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Minutes - Final  
Columbus City Council  
Monday, December 9, 2024  
5:00 PM  
City Council Chambers, Rm 231  
REGULAR MEETING NO. 59 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, DECEMBER 9,  
2024 at 5:00 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.  
ROLL CALL  
1 - Nicholas Bankston  
Absent:  
Present:  
8 -  
Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Shayla  
Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon  
Hardin  
READING AND DISPOSAL OF THE JOURNAL  
A motion was made by Melissa Green, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, to  
Dispense with the reading of the Journal and Approve. The motion carried by  
the following vote:  
1 - Nicholas Bankston  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Shayla  
Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon  
Hardin  
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE JOURNAL  
COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS RECEIVED BY CITY CLERK'S OFFICE  
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THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE  
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 4, 2024  
Stock Type: D1 D2 D3 D3A D6  
To: 1479 Inc  
DBA Bier Stube  
& Patio  
1479 N High St  
Columbus, OH 43201  
Permit #: 65496100005  
Transfer Type: C1 C2  
To: Muhamad Mart LLC  
West End Bldg Unit Only  
1730 Lockbourne Rd  
Columbus, OH 43207  
From: Adil Mart Inc  
DBA Smoke Shop  
West End Bldg Unit Only  
1730 Lockbourne Rd  
Columbus, OH 43207  
Permit #: 6198354  
New Type: D3A  
To: Wieners on High LLC  
1st Fl  
2036 N High St  
Columbus, OH 43201  
Permit #: 9610125  
Transfer Type: D5 D6  
To: 520 South Front LLC  
Bsmt & Sub Bsmt  
520 S Front St  
Columbus, OH 43215  
From: Big Troll Inc  
DBA McCaskys Grill  
Bsmt & Sub Bsmt  
520 S Front St  
Columbus, OH 43215  
Permit #: 2751711  
Advertise Date: 12/14/2024  
Agenda Date: 12/9/2024  
Return Date: 12/19/2024  
Letter from Council Member Shayla Favor to Council President Shannon  
Hardin dated December 3, 2024 updating the date of her resignation as  
a Member of Columbus City Council to January 5, 2025 instead of  
December 31, 2024. (original letter was included in the  
Communications/Minutes from November 18, 2024)  
Read and Filed  
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION  
WYCHE  
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To recognize and celebrate December 6 - 12, 2024 as Computer  
Science Education Week in Columbus, Ohio.  
Sponsors:  
Christopher Wyche, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla,  
Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Melissa Green,  
Emmanuel V. Remy and Shannon G. Hardin  
A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy,  
that this Ceremonial Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
1 - Nicholas Bankston  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Shayla  
Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon  
Hardin  
FROM THE FLOOR  
HARDIN  
LA  
To Honor and Recognize Michael S. Brown for his Loyal Dedication to  
Public Service and Commitment to the Betterment of Columbus  
Sponsors:  
Shannon G. Hardin, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla,  
Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Melissa Green,  
Emmanuel V. Remy and Christopher Wyche  
A motion was made by Shannon G. Hardin, seconded by Shayla Favor, that  
this Ceremonial Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
1 - Nicholas Bankston  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Shayla  
Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon  
Hardin  
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA  
FIRST READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION  
FR  
A motion was made by Shayla Favor, seconded by Christopher Wyche, to  
waive the reading of the titles of first reading legislation. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
1 - Nicholas Bankston  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Shayla  
Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon  
Hardin  
FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
FR-1  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into three (3)  
Universal Term Contracts for the option to purchase Traffic Signal  
Detector Equipment with Path Master Inc., Baldwin & Sours Inc, and Iron  
Armour LLC; and to authorize the expenditure of $3.00. ($3.00)  
Read for the First Time  
FR-2  
FR-3  
FR-4  
FR-5  
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the  
Office of Construction Management, to enter into a construction contract  
with Berglund Construction Company for the 77 North Front Street -  
Curtainwall Sealants project; to authorize a transfer up to $122,000.00  
and an expenditure up to $522,000.00 within the Construction  
Management Capital Improvements Bond Fund; to provide for payment  
of prevailing wage services to the Department of Public Service; and to  
amend the 2024 Capital Improvements Budget. ($522,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
To authorize the Director of the Finance and Management Department,  
on behalf of the Department of Technology, to establish a purchase order  
with Brown Enterprise Solutions, LLC, utilizing State Master Cloud  
Service Agreement - MCSA0016 for the procurement of various Adobe  
software application products through a Large Government Agency  
agreement (LGA) for the Department of Technology and various other  
city agencies; and to authorize the expenditure of $278,202.84 for the  
above-described purpose. ($278,202.84)  
Read for the First Time  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and  
Management, on behalf of the Office of Construction Management, to  
enter into a construction contract with Black Bronco Construction LLC for  
the Fire Station 24 Renovation project; to authorize a transfer of  
$52,000.00 and expenditure of $852,000.00 within the Safety General  
Obligations Bonds Fund; to provide for payment of prevailing wage  
services to the Department of Public Service; and to amend the 2024  
Capital Improvements Budget. ($852,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
To authorize the Department of Technology, on behalf of the Department  
of Neighborhoods, to enter into a contract renewal with Granicus, LLC for  
annual maintenance and other hosting related costs of the 311 Respond  
System; and to authorize the expenditure of $300,000.00 from the  
Information Services operating budget for the above-mentioned service.  
($300,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
FR-6  
FR-7  
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the  
Office of Construction Management, to enter into a professional services  
agreement with Division 7, Inc., for the Roof Maintenance Program  
(2024); and to authorize an expenditure up to $700,000.00 within the  
General Fund. ($700,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into contract with The Participatory  
Budgeting Project, Inc. to provide consultancy services on participatory  
budgeting; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the  
Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency.  
($55,122.00)  
Read for the First Time  
To establish the Cannabis Host Community Special Revenue Fund.  
FR-8  
Melissa Green and Nicholas Bankston  
Sponsors:  
Read for the First Time  
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS:  
BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
FR-9  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
an Enterprise Zone Agreement with FlightSafety International, Inc. &  
FlightSafety Textron Aviation Training LLC (the "Enterprise") for a tax  
abatement of seventy-five percent (75%) for a period of ten (10)  
consecutive years in consideration of the Enterprise investing a total  
project cost of approximately $44,084,667.00, the retention of one  
hundred and sixty-two (162) full time positions with an associated annual  
payroll of $18,616,296.00, and the creation of thirty-five (35) net new  
full-time permanent positions with an estimated annual payroll of  
approximately $3,290,000.00 at the proposed Project Site. ($0.00)  
Read for the First Time  
FR-10  
FR-11  
FR-12  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a Pay As We Grow Agreement with Western Property LLC for fulfillment  
of Pay As We Grow requirements for property located at 5141 Cosgray  
Road, subject to Rezoning Application # Z23-063, and to terminate the  
Memorandum of Understanding with Dominion Homes, Inc., as it relates  
to said property. ($0.00)  
Read for the First Time  
To authorize the Director of Development to execute a memorandum of  
understanding with Rev1 Ventures, a not-for-profit corporation, to  
memorialize the parties’ understandings by executing on the 2022  
Downtown Strategic Plan by having Rev1 Ventures relocate its  
operations, staff, and its start-up and growth company tenants to a  
downtown campus with the financial support of the City. ($0.00)  
Read for the First Time  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a Downtown Office Incentive Agreement with Schaefer for a term of up to  
five (5) consecutive years in the consideration of twenty (20) net new  
full-time permanent positions with an estimated associated payroll of  
approximately $1,615,000.00 and the retention and relocation of  
twenty-one (21) full-time permanent positions with an estimated  
associated annual payroll of approximately $1,696,182.00 as provided in  
Columbus City Council Resolution Number 0088X-2007, adopted June  
4, 2007. ($0.00)  
Read for the First Time  
FR-13  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to amend  
the City of Columbus Jobs Growth Incentive Agreement with FlightSafety  
International, Inc. to (i) extend the incentive term two additional years, now  
culminating on January 1, 2028 instead of January 1, 2026, (ii) to add  
4010 Bridgeway Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43219, parcel number  
010-293794 as additional Project Site to the JGI Agreement and (iii) to  
add FlightSafety Textron Aviation Training LLC as an additional Grantee  
to the JGI Agreement.  
Read for the First Time  
FR-14  
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with the  
Columbus Music Commission in support of the Greater Columbus Music  
Economic Impact Study; and to authorize an appropriation and  
expenditure of $25,000.00 within the Job Growth subfund. ($25,000.00)  
Shannon G. Hardin  
Sponsors:  
Read for the First Time  
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR.  
DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
FR-15  
FR-16  
To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with  
AAD Contracting, Inc. for the Bridge Cleaning and Sealing 2024 project;  
to authorize the expenditure of up to $380,000.00 from the Street  
Construction Maintenance and Repair Fund for the project.  
($380,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to enter  
into a grant agreement with the Short North Alliance, Inc. to provide  
funding for various public parking initiatives within the Short North  
Parking Benefit District; and to authorize an expenditure of $300,000.00  
from the Mobility Enterprise Operating Fund. ($300,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
FR-17  
FR-18  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute  
those documents necessary for the transfer of 0.023 acre portion of  
right-of-way near Camden Avenue to Camden Land Holdings LLC.  
Read for the First Time  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute  
those documents necessary for the transfer of 0.174 acre portion of  
right-of-way near Mound Street to Evans Carpet Junkyard Inc.  
Read for the First Time  
FR-19  
FR-20  
FR-21  
FR-22  
FR-23  
FR-24  
To authorize the Director of Public Service to request that the Director of  
the Ohio Department of Transportation establish a reasonable and safe  
prima facie speed on Alton and Darby Creek Road from Feder Road to  
Renner Road; to repeal any and all speed limit ordinances and  
resolutions on said roadway. ($0.00)  
Read for the First Time  
To authorize the Director of Public Service to request that the Director of  
the Ohio Department of Transportation establish a reasonable and safe  
prima facie speed on Feder Road from Alton and Darby Creek Road to  
Hilliard-Rome Road; to repeal any and all speed limit ordinances and  
resolutions on said roadway. ($0.00)  
Read for the First Time  
To authorize the Director of Public Service to request that the Director of  
the Ohio Department of Transportation establish a reasonable and safe  
prima facie speed on North Hague Avenue from the Columbus  
corporation limit north of Harrison Road to Trabue Road; to repeal any  
and all speed limit ordinances and resolutions on said roadway. ($0.00)  
Read for the First Time  
To authorize the Director of Public Service to request that the Director of  
the Ohio Department of Transportation establish a reasonable and safe  
prima facie speed on North High Street from Goodale Street to King  
Avenue; to repeal any and all speed limit ordinances and resolutions on  
said roadway. ($0.00)  
Read for the First Time  
To authorize the Director of Public Service to request that the Director of  
the Ohio Department of Transportation establish a reasonable and safe  
prima facie speed on Lockbourne Road from Commerce Street to  
London-Groveport Road; to repeal any and all speed limit ordinances  
and resolutions on said roadway. ($0.00)  
Read for the First Time  
To authorize the Director of Public Service to request that the Director of  
the Ohio Department of Transportation establish a reasonable and safe  
prima facie speed on Sunbury Road from Holt Road to Innis  
Road/McCutcheon Road; to repeal any and all speed limit ordinances  
and resolutions on said roadway. ($0.00)  
Read for the First Time  
FR-25  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute  
those documents necessary for the transfer of 0.024 portion of Whittier  
Avenue right-of-way to Melissa L. Grawe.  
Read for the First Time  
NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR.  
WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
FR-26  
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract  
with Aggressive Mechanical, Inc. for the HVAC Upgrades - Adventure  
Center and Cleo Dumaree Project; to authorize the transfer of  
$750,000.00 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to  
authorize the amendment of the 2024 Capital Improvements Budget; and  
to authorize the expenditure of $1,000,000.00 from the Recreation and  
Parks Grant Fund and the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund.  
($1,000,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
FR-27  
FR-28  
FR-29  
To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to  
enter into contract with Unlimited Core Solutions, LLC for the Berliner  
Utility Improvements Project; to authorize the transfer of $42,635.00  
within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the  
amendment of the 2024 Capital Improvements Budget; and to authorize  
the expenditure of $82,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Special  
Purpose Fund and Voted Bond Fund. ($82,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to  
enter into contract with Dynotec, Inc. for the Hard Surfaces Program 2024  
Phase 2 Project; to authorize the transfer of $99,528.55 within the  
Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the amendment of  
the 2024 Capital Improvements Budget; and to authorize the expenditure  
of $99,528.55 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund.  
($99,528.55)  
Read for the First Time  
To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to  
enter into contract with CAP-Stone and Associates, Inc. for the Lincoln  
Park Lighting, Court and Path Additions Project; to authorize the  
appropriation of $150,540.98 within the Recreation and Parks  
Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the transfer of $150,540.98  
within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; to  
authorize the amendment of the 2024 Capital Improvements Budget; and  
to authorize the expenditure of $150,540.98 from the Recreation and  
Parks Permanent Improvement Fund. ($150,540.98)  
Read for the First Time  
FR-30  
FR-31  
To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to  
modify an existing contract with Design Workshop, Inc. for the Columbus  
Recreation and Parks 2025-2035 Master Plan Project; and to authorize  
the expenditure of $8,561.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating  
Fund. ($8,561.00)  
Read for the First Time  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a Grant Agreement with the Columbus Association for the Performing  
Arts (CAPA) in an amount of up to $700,000.00, to advance the planning,  
design and construction of The Chapel to continue cultivating and  
nurturing the performing arts in Columbus and to authorize the  
expenditure of up to $700,000.00 from the Development Taxable Bond  
Fund; and to allow for expenditures prior to the Purchase Order.  
($700,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
FR-32  
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with  
Advocates for Basic Legal Equality, Inc. for the purpose of providing  
legal services for immigrant and refugee families in relation to Columbus  
Families Together Fund; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure  
within the Public Safety Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency.  
($300,000.00)  
Barroso de Padilla  
Sponsors:  
Read for the First Time  
WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, & LABOR: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
FR-33  
FR-34  
To authorize the Director of the Human Resources Department to  
contract with Delta Dental Plan of Ohio, Inc. to align with changes  
resulting from collective bargaining for the period January 1, 2025  
through February 28, 2025. ($0.00)  
Read for the First Time  
To authorize the Director of the Office of Education to enter into contract  
with The Educational Service Center of Central Ohio (on behalf of  
Franklin County Family and Children First/Partnership4Success); and to  
authorize the expenditure of $70,000.00 from the general fund.  
($70,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: FAVOR, CHR. GREEN, VICE  
CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
FR-35  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify  
the contract with Officemotive Inc. dba Capital Typing to extend the  
agreement for one additional year. ($0.00)  
Read for the First Time  
FR-36  
FR-37  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute  
any and all necessary agreements and deeds for conveyance of title of  
one parcel of real property (1201 E. Whittier Street) held in the Land  
Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program.  
Read for the First Time  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to forgive  
principal for a loan to The Commons at Grant Limited Partnership due to  
the City of Columbus totaling $900,000.00, to authorize the Director of  
the Department of Development to execute the necessary documents to  
convey the title of the property located at 398 S. Grant Avenue,  
Columbus, Ohio 43215 to the The Commons at Grant (TC2) Senior  
Housing Limited Partnership at no cost.  
Read for the First Time  
PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. FAVOR, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
FR-38  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to associate all  
general budget reservations resulting from this ordinance with the  
appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreement with Axon  
Enterprise Inc for the purchase of Drones, Software and accessories for  
the Division of Police; to authorize the expenditure of $172,000.00 from  
the Law Enforcement Contraband Fund. ($172,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
FR-39  
To authorize and direct the Administrative and Presiding Judge of the  
Franklin County Municipal Court to enter into contract with StepMobile  
LLC; to authorize the expenditure of $116,000 for a new mediation case  
management system from the Franklin County Municipal Court Judges  
Fund, in accordance with the sole source provisions of the Columbus  
City Code. ($116,000)  
Read for the First Time  
PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
FR-40  
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to associate all  
General Budget reservations resulting from this ordinance with the  
appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreement for Light Duty  
Trucks for the Division of Water with Ricart Properties, Inc.; to  
appropriate funds within the Special Purpose Fund-Land Stewardship  
Subfund ; and to authorize the expenditure of $100,000.00 from the  
Water Operating Fund and $90,000.00 from the Special Purpose  
Fund-Land Stewardship Subfund. ($190,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
FR-41  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract  
modification with Resource International, Inc., for the Construction  
Administration/Construction Inspection Services 2023-2025 contract; to  
authorize an amendment to the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; and  
to expend up to $62,341.50 from the Sanitary Bond Fund for the  
modification. ($62,341.50)  
Read for the First Time  
FR-42  
FR-43  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify a  
construction contract for the 2022 Utility Cut Restoration Project with  
Decker Construction Company for the Division of Water; and to add  
funding and to authorize the expenditure of $800,000.00 from the Water  
Operating Fund. ($800,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract  
modification for professional engineering services with Dynotec, Inc. for  
the Blueprint Winthrop / Milton Area Integrated Solutions Project; to  
authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to apply for,  
accept, and enter into a loan agreement with the Ohio Water  
Development Authority; to appropriate funds in the Sanitary - Fresh  
Water Market Rate Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon the  
Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for this project; and  
to authorize an expenditure of up to $537,846.12 from the Sanitary -  
Fresh Water Market Rate Fund to pay for the contract modification.  
($537,846.12)  
Read for the First Time  
FR-44  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify  
and increase the contract with T&M Associates Foundation Inc. for the  
DPU General Engineering Consultant Services #5 Project; to authorize  
an amendment to the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; and to  
authorize an expenditure of $500,000.00 within the Sanitary Bond Fund  
to pay for the contract modification. ($500,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
FR-45  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a  
subscription contract with OW Investors LLC dba MARS Company for  
the upgrade, maintenance, and support of an existing MARS meter test  
bench system on behalf of the Division of Water; to authorize the  
expenditure of $59,508.00 from the Water Operating Fund. ($59,508.00)  
Read for the First Time  
FR-46  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract  
modification for professional engineering services with AECOM  
Technical Services, Inc., for the Department of Sewerage and Drainage  
Sanitary Pump Station 13 Evaluation and Upgrade Project; to authorize  
an amendment to the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate  
funds in the Sanitary - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund; to make this  
ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority  
approving a loan for this project; and to authorize an expenditure of up to  
$417,248.79 from the Sanitary - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund to pay  
for the contract modification. ($417,248.79)  
Read for the First Time  
FR-47  
FR-48  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to establish a contract with IBI  
1 LLC for hydrant painting services; to authorize the expenditure of up to  
$100,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund. ($100,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify  
and increase the contract with Arcadis US, Inc. for the Jackson Pike  
Waste Water Treatment Plant Cogeneration Facility Project; to authorize  
an amendment to the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the  
transfer of cash and appropriation between projects in the Sanitary Bond  
Fund; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $962,500.00 within the  
Sanitary Bond Fund to pay for the contract modification. ($962,500.00)  
Read for the First Time  
FR-49  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a construction contract with Sehlhorst Equipment Services, LLC, for the  
Jackson Pike Waste Water Treatment Plant Sludge Concentration  
Building Demolition project; to waive the procurement requirements of  
Columbus City Code; to authorize an amendment to the 2024 Capital  
Improvement Budget; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio  
Water Development Authority approving a loan for this project; to  
authorize the appropriation of funds within the Sanitary Revolving Loan  
Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of $2,219,600.00 from the  
Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund and the Sanitary Bond Fund to pay for the  
project. ($2,219,600.00)  
Read for the First Time  
FR-50  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a professional services contract with BBCO Design LLC, for the Space  
Planning Study Project; to amend the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget;  
to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within  
the Electricity Bond Fund, Water Bond Fund, Sewer Bond Fund, and  
Storm Bond Fund; and to authorize an expenditure of $273,186.00 from  
among the Electricity Bond Fund, Water Bond Fund, Sewer Bond Fund,  
and Storm Bond Fund. ($273,186.00)  
Read for the First Time  
FR-51  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to associate all  
General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the  
appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreements for the  
purchase of materials and supplies for the Division of Water; and to  
authorize the expenditure of $300,000.00 from the Water Operating  
Fund. ($300,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
FR-52  
FR-53  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement  
with Irvin Public Relations for Communications Support services; and to  
authorize the expenditure of $100,000.00 from the Electricity Operating  
Fund. ($100,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a construction contract with Kokosing Industrial, Inc., for the Fourth Water  
Plant - Site Preparation Project; to amend the 2024 Capital  
Improvements Budget; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of  
$107,626,136.01 from the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund  
for the contract; to make this ordinance contingent upon the approval of a  
loan obtained through the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account  
program; to authorize the transfer of cash and appropriation within the  
Water Bond Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of $2,000.00 from the  
Water Bond Fund to pay for prevailing wage services.  
($107,628,136.01)  
Read for the First Time  
FR-54  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a contract modification with EMA, Inc. for the Automatic Meter Reading  
Project; to authorize an amendment to the 2024 Capital Improvement  
Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation between  
projects within the Water Bond Fund; and to authorize an expenditure of  
$1,200,000.00 from the Water Bond Fund for this contract modification.  
($1,200,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
FR-55  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a professional services contract modification with DLZ Ohio, inc. to add  
funding for the Broadview Road 30-Inch Transmission Main project; to  
make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development  
Authority approving a loan for this project; to amend the 2024 Capital  
Improvement Budget; and to authorize the appropriation and expenditure  
of $616,928.13 from the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund to  
pay for the contract modification. ($616,928.13)  
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FR-56  
To authorize the Auditor's Office to appropriate funds relative to the 2025  
Community and Litter Special Assistance Recycle Ohio Grant with Ohio  
Environmental Protection Agency; to authorize the Director of the  
Department of Public Service to accept a grant award and execute a  
grant and other requisite agreements with the Ohio Environmental  
Protection Agency and other entities providing for the acceptance and  
administration of said grant; to authorize the expenditure of any awarded  
funds and the refund of any unused funds. ($0.00)  
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RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
BARROSO DE PADILLA  
FR-57  
To enact, amend, and repeal various sections of Chapter 904 of Title 9 -  
Streets, Parks and Public Properties Code of the Columbus City Code.  
Lourdes Barroso De Padilla  
Sponsors:  
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DORANS  
FR-58  
To enact new sections 4501.205; 4501.245 and 4525.17 of the  
Columbus City Codes; to amend sections 4501.275 and 4509.90; to  
repeal existing sections 4501.275 and 4509.90;  
adding definitions and requirements to address safety around multi-unit  
residential ponds in the City of Columbus.  
Rob Dorans  
Sponsors:  
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FAVOR  
FR-59  
FR-60  
To enact Chapter 4518 of the Columbus City Codes to create a  
Residential Property Wholesaler Registry.  
Shayla Favor and Shannon G. Hardin  
Sponsors:  
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To amend Chapter 4501 and enact sections 4551.08 and 4551.081 of  
the Columbus City Codes to create an Access to Legal Services policy.  
Shayla Favor  
Sponsors:  
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FR-61  
To enact section 4551.07 of the Columbus City Codes to require Rental  
Increase Notification.  
Shayla Favor  
Sponsors:  
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REMY  
FR-62  
To amend Section 2501.07 of the Columbus City Codes to establish a  
single-point repository for reporting information to the Fire Prevention  
Bureau concerning the installation, maintenance, testing, and inspections  
of fire protection systems; and to repeal existing Section 2501.07.  
Emmanuel V. Remy  
Sponsors:  
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HARDIN  
FR-63  
To amend Section 229.03 of Columbus City Codes to accommodate the  
electronic filing of domestic partnership declarations.  
Shannon G. Hardin  
Sponsors:  
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ZONING: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
REZONING / AMENDMENTS  
FR-64  
FR-65  
FR-66  
To rezone 897 E. MOUND ST. (43205), being 1.06± acres located on  
the south side of Mound Street, 90± feet east of Andrew Street, From:  
R-2F, Residential District, To: AR-2, Apartment Residential District  
(Rezoning #Z23-070).  
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To rezone 5551 SHANNON RD. (43110), being 24.46± acres located on  
the south side of Shannon Road 1,675± feet northeast of Winchester  
Pike, From: R, Rural District, To: ARLD, Apartment Residential District  
(Rezoning #Z24-025).  
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To rezone 5524 N. HAMILTON RD. (43230), being 3.80± acres located  
on the east side of North Hamilton Road, 725± feet south of Preserve  
Road, From: L-C-4, Limited Commercial District, To: CPD, Commercial  
Planned Development District (Rezoning #Z24-032).  
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VARIANCES  
FR-67  
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3309.14, Height  
districts; 3312.21(B)(3) and (D)(1)(b), Landscaping and screening;  
3312.49, Required parking; 3333.18, Building lines; and 3333.23,  
Minimum side yard permitted, of the Columbus City Code; for the  
property located at 897 E. MOUND ST. (43205), to allow reduced  
development standards for an apartment building in the AR-2, Apartment  
Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-103).  
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FR-68  
To grant a Variance from the provisions of 3312.21, Landscaping and  
screening; 3332.06, R-rural area district requirements; and 3333.255,  
Perimeter yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at  
5551 SHANNON RD. (43110), to allow reduced lot size in the R, Rural  
District, and reduced development standards for an apartment complex  
in the ARLD, Apartment Residential District (Council Variance  
#CV24-076).  
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CA  
CONSENT ACTIONS  
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION:  
BANKSTON  
To Proclaim December 6th-8th as GalaxyCon Columbus Days  
CA-1  
Sponsors:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer,  
Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel V. Remy,  
Christopher Wyche and Shannon G. Hardin  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1 - Nicholas Bankston  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Shayla  
Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon  
Hardin  
DORANS  
CA-2  
To Recognize and Celebrate Mark Fluharty on his Retirement and his  
Contributions to the City of Columbus.  
Sponsors:  
Rob Dorans, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy  
Day-Achauer, Shayla Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel V. Remy,  
Christopher Wyche and Shannon G. Hardin  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
FAVOR  
CA-3  
To Recognize C. Sunny Martin for his Contributions to Black-Owned  
Businesses in Columbus  
Sponsors:  
Shayla Favor, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy  
Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel V. Remy,  
Christopher Wyche and Shannon G. Hardin  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
HARDIN  
CA-4  
CA-5  
To Honor and Celebrate the Life of Carla D. Fountaine and her  
Achievement of the Southeast Lions’ Lifetime Achievement Award  
Sponsors:  
Shannon G. Hardin, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla,  
Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Melissa Green,  
Emmanuel V. Remy and Christopher Wyche  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To Recognize and Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of IBEW Local 683  
Sponsors:  
Rob Dorans, Shannon G. Hardin, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso  
De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Shayla Favor, Melissa Green,  
Emmanuel V. Remy and Christopher Wyche  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
CA-6  
CA-7  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to execute those documents necessary to release public airport use  
restrictions on three parcels of real property at John Glenn Columbus  
International Airport; and to declare an emergency.  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to enter into two (2) Universal Term Contracts for the option to purchase  
Traffic Control Devices with Bain Enterprises, LLC and All in Safety  
Corp.; to authorize the expenditure of $2.00; and to declare an  
emergency. ($2.00).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-8  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology, on behalf of  
the Civil Service Commission, to enter into a contract with  
Governmentjobs.com, Inc (also known as NeoGov) for application  
hosting services in accordance with the sole source provisions of the  
Columbus City Codes; and to authorize the expenditure of $196,571.56  
from the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating  
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($196,571.56)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-9  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to modify the  
contract for the option to purchase Centrex services with AT & T.  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-10  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director on behalf of the  
Fleet Management Division to enter into contract with Genuine Parts  
Co/NAPA for one (1) set of four (4) mobile column lifts and a service card  
kit; to authorize the expenditure of $50,382.43 from the Fleet Capital  
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($50,382.43)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-11  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to establish various purchase orders for fuel and fueling services on  
behalf of the Fleet Management Division, per the terms and conditions of  
various previously established Universal Term Contracts; to authorize the  
expenditure of $600,000.00 from the Fleet Management Operating Fund;  
and to declare an emergency. ($600,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-12  
CA-13  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a  
Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase ADS Flow Monitoring  
Parts & Service with ADS, LLC in accordance with the sole source  
provisions of the Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of  
$1.00; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to establish various  
purchase orders for towing services of City Owned Vehicles from Eitel’s  
Towing Services, Inc. on behalf of the Fleet Management Division, per  
the terms and conditions of various previously established Universal  
Term Contracts; to authorize the expenditure of $125,000.00 from the  
Fleet Management Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency.  
($125,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-14  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and  
Management, on behalf of the Department of Technology, to establish a  
purchase order with Brown Enterprise Solutions, LLC for access to  
Microsoft Enterprise Unified Support services through the State of Ohio’s  
Microsoft Agreements and Enrollments Large Solution Providers  
agreement, 0A1252; to authorize the expenditure of $347,960.00 from  
the Information Services operating fund for the above-stated purpose;  
and to declare an emergency. ($347,960.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-15  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and  
Management, on behalf of the Department of Technology, to establish a  
purchase order with CDW Government LLC, for the procurement of the  
licenses and professional services for the Palo Alto Firewall; to authorize  
the expenditure of $289,671.68 for the above-described purpose from  
the Information Services Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency.  
($289,671.68)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-16  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this  
ordinance with various previously established Universal Term Contracts  
for maintenance on behalf of the Facilities Management Division; to  
authorize the expenditure of $900,000.00 from the general fund; and to  
declare an emergency. ($900,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-17  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this  
ordinance with various previously established Universal Term Contracts  
for custodial, janitorial, and maintenance supplies on behalf of the  
Facilities Management Division; to authorize the expenditure of  
$120,000.00 from the general fund; and to declare an emergency.  
($120,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-18  
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the  
Facilities Management Division, to enter into a contract with Hydro  
Mechanical of Ohio, LLC for the Jerry Hammond Domestic Boiler  
Replacement Project; to authorize an amendment to the 2024 Capital  
Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer and expenditure up to  
$132,144.00 within the Construction Management Capital Improvement  
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($132,144.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-19  
To authorize the City Treasurer to modify its contract for banking services  
with Huntington Merchant Services to add additional funding; to authorize  
the expenditure of $40,000.00; and to declare an emergency.  
($40,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-20  
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the  
Office of Construction Management, to modify and increase the  
Professional Construction Manager at Risk (CMaR) Services agreement  
with Gilbane-Smoot for the New Municipal Court Building project; to  
authorize an expenditure up to $929,000.00 within the Construction  
Management Capital Improvements Fund; to provide for payment of  
prevailing wage services to the Department of Public Service; to  
authorize an amendment to the 2024 Capital Improvements Budget; and  
to declare an emergency. ($929,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-21  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into two (2)  
Universal Term Contracts for the option to purchase Traffic Signal Strain  
Pole Equipment with SIGNALSERVICE, Inc. and Path Master Inc. to  
authorize the expenditure of $2.00; and to declare an emergency.  
($2.00).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS:  
BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
CA-22  
CA-23  
CA-24  
CA-25  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a not-for-profit service contract with Catholic Social Services, Inc. in an  
amount up to $52,720.00 for the purpose of assisting the Department of  
Development to administer the Accelerate Columbus program; to  
authorize the expenditure of $52,720.00 from the General Fund; and to  
declare an emergency. ($52,720.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a service contract with Buckeye Innovation LLC in an amount up to  
$126,000.00 for the purpose of assisting the Department of  
Development to administer the Accelerate Columbus program; to  
authorize the expenditure of $126,000.00 from the General Fund; and to  
declare an emergency. ($126,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a not-for-profit service contract with Greater Columbus Chamber of  
Commerce in an amount up to $188,814.00 for the purpose of assisting  
the Department of Development to administer the Accelerate Columbus  
program; to authorize the expenditure of $188,814.00 from the General  
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($188,814.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a not-for-profit service contract with Columbus Compact Corporation in  
an amount up to $128,260.00 for the purpose of assisting the  
Department of Development to administer the Accelerate Columbus  
program; to authorize the expenditure of $128,260.00 from the General  
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($128,260.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-26  
CA-27  
CA-28  
CA-29  
CA-30  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a not-for-profit service contract with Economic and Community  
Development Institute, Inc. in an amount up to $71,600.00 for the purpose  
of assisting the Department of Development to administer the Accelerate  
Columbus program; to authorize the expenditure of $71,600.00 from the  
General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($71,600.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a service contract with Exposeyour LLC in an amount up to $109,773.00  
for the purpose of assisting the Department of Development to  
administer the Accelerate Columbus program; to authorize the  
expenditure of $109,773.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an  
emergency. ($109,773.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a service contract with Dennis L Guy in an amount up to $78,000.00 for  
the purpose of assisting the Department of Development to administer  
the Accelerate Columbus program; to authorize the expenditure of  
$78,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency.  
($78,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a service contract with Mkg Dept LLC in an amount up to $116,250.00  
for the purpose of assisting the Department of Development to  
administer the Accelerate Columbus program; to authorize the  
expenditure of $116,250.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an  
emergency. ($116,250.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a service contract with EPiC Creative + Design LLC in an amount up to  
$116,000.00 for the purpose of administering a program service under  
Accelerate Columbus 2025; to authorize the expenditure of $116,000.00  
from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($116,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-31  
To authorize and direct the City Auditor to set up a certificate in the  
amount of $500,000.00 to fund a review and update of the City’s  
disparity study; to authorize the expenditure of $500,000.00 from the  
Operating fund for the purpose described above, and to declare an  
emergency. ($500,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-32  
CA-33  
To authorize the Director of Development to modify the not- for- profit  
service contract with the Affordable Housing Trust for Columbus and  
Franklin County (AHT) for the purpose of extending the contract end date  
to December 31, 2025; and to declare an emergency. (0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a service contract with Thomas J. Eveland in an amount up to  
$108,400.00 for the purpose of assisting the Department of  
Development to administer the Accelerate Columbus program; to  
authorize the expenditure of $108,400.00 from the General Fund; and to  
declare an emergency. ($108,400.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-34  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a Not-for-Profit Service Contract with the Columbus Downtown  
Development Corporation (CDDC) in an amount up to $18,090.00; to  
authorize a transfer within and the expenditure of $18,090.00 from the  
General Fund; to authorize expenses incurred prior to the Purchase  
Order in an amount up to $18,090.00; to authorize expenditures for  
stipends for concept development for 6 finalists; and to declare an  
emergency. ($18,090.00)  
A motion was made by Shayla Favor, seconded by Rob Dorans, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Nicholas Bankston  
1 - Melissa Green  
Absent:  
Abstained:  
Affirmative:  
7 -  
Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Shayla  
Favor, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
CA-35  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development and the  
Director of the Department of Finance and Management to execute a  
memorandum of understanding with Columbus Downtown Development  
Corporation doing business as Downtown Columbus, Inc. and Scioto  
Peninsula Holdings, Ltd. to memorialize the parties’ understandings as to  
the second phase of the development project on the Scioto Peninsula; to  
authorize the Director of Finance and Management and/or Director of  
Public Service if involving the right-if-way to execute quit claim deeds  
generally providing for the transfer of all of the City’s fee simple interest in  
Lots 1 and 3 of the Scioto Peninsula Subdivision to Columbus Downtown  
Development Corporation and Scioto Peninsula Holdings, Ltd., reserving  
necessary easements for utilities, signs, or other improvements and  
subject to other restrictions of record, to Columbus Downtown  
Development Corporation and Scioto Peninsula Holdings, Ltd.; to  
authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into and  
execute other documents pertinent to such transaction, to the extent  
applicable, such as releasing said transferred property from a prior lease  
agreement; to waive the requirements of the Land Review Commission  
and Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Codes relating to the sale of  
city-owned real property; and to declare an emergency.  
A motion was made by Shayla Favor, seconded by Rob Dorans, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Nicholas Bankston  
1 - Melissa Green  
Absent:  
Abstained:  
Affirmative:  
7 -  
Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Shayla  
Favor, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
CA-36  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a nonprofit sponsorship/grant agreement with Ohio Economic  
Development Association, Inc. and the Greater Columbus Chamber of  
Commerce; to authorize the advancement of funds on a pre-determined  
schedule; to authorize the transfer and expenditure of $12,500.00 within  
the Economic Development 2024 General Fund Budget; and to declare  
an emergency ($12,500.00).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-37  
To approve the Second Amendment to Petition for Organization of a  
New Community Authority for expansion of the new community district of  
the RiverSouth Authority; to authorize the expansion of the new  
community district of the RiverSouth Authority and define the boundary of  
the expanded new community district to include certain additional  
property owned or controlled by Downtown Columbus, Inc., formerly  
Columbus Downtown Development Corporation; to certify compliance of  
the requirements of the public hearing on the second expansion area;  
and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
A motion was made by Shayla Favor, seconded by Rob Dorans, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Nicholas Bankston  
1 - Melissa Green  
Absent:  
Abstained:  
Affirmative:  
7 -  
Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Shayla  
Favor, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR.  
DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
CA-38  
CA-39  
To declare the City’s necessity and intent to appropriate and accept  
certain fee simple title and lesser real estate in order to complete the  
FRA-Rich Street Signals Project; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of Public Service to apply for the Accelerated  
Mobility Playbook Technical Assistant Grant through City Thread to  
supplement the Bike Plus planning efforts; to authorize the execution of  
grant and other requisite agreements with City Thread and other entities  
providing for the acceptance and administration of said grant; to  
authorize the expenditure of local match funds and the refund of any  
unused funds; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-40  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to modify  
an existing service contract with Lyft Bikes and Scooters, LLC to  
facilitate the continued operation of the CoGo Bike Share program  
through March 31, 2025; to waive Columbus City Code pertaining to the  
sale of City-owned personal property; and to declare an emergency.  
($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-41  
To amend the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the  
transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Streets  
and Highways Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service, or  
a designee, to enter into agreements with Indiana & Ohio Railway  
Company, a subsidiary of Genessee & Wyoming, Inc., relative to the  
UIRF - Eakin Road SUP project; to authorize the encumbrance and  
expenditure of up to $32,298.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond  
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($32,298.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-42  
To authorize the Director of Public Service to apply for a Low-Carbon  
Transportation Materials Program Grant from the United States  
Department of Transportation; to authorize the execution of grant and  
other requisite agreements with the United States Department of  
Transportation and other entities providing for the acceptance and  
administration of said grant award on behalf of the City of Columbus,  
Department of Public Service; to authorize the expenditure of any  
awarded funds and the refund of any unused funds; and to declare an  
emergency. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-43  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to enter  
into agreements with and to accept payments from VeoRide, Inc. relative  
to the Columbus and Central Ohio Shared Mobility Program; and to  
declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR.  
WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
CA-44  
To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to accept a  
TANF grant in the amount of $39,342.60 and enter into an agreement  
with the Franklin County Department of Job and Family Services to  
provide Out-of-School Time Youth programming to low and/or  
moderate-income youth; to appropriate $39,342.60 to the Recreation  
and Parks Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($39,342.60)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-45  
CA-46  
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract  
with BBCO Design, LLC for the Cultural Arts Center Interior Renovations  
Project; to authorize the expenditure of $116,621.00 from the Recreation  
and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency.  
($116,621.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to enter  
into a grant agreement with Greater Linden Business Network in support  
of Linden Economic Development Alliance to authorize the expenditures  
of $253,900.00 from the Department of Neighborhoods General Fund  
1000; to advance funding per a predetermined schedule; to authorize the  
payment of expenses starting October 1, 2024; and to declare an  
emergency. ($253,900.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-47  
CA-48  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to modify  
and extend an existing contract with MKSK through December 31, 2024;  
and to declare an emergency. (0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to enter  
into a contract with Godman Guild Association dba Blue Bow Tie  
Catering for food, beverage, and catering services related to youth  
engagement; to authorize the expenditure of $4,730.00 from the General  
Fund; to authorize the payment of expenses previously incurred  
beginning June 24, 2024; and to declare an emergency. ($4,730.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, & LABOR: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
CA-49  
To amend the Management Compensation Plan, Ordinance No.  
2713-2013, as amended, by amending Sections 5(E), 5(F), 12(B),  
12(H), and 14(I) and to declare an emergency.  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-50  
CA-51  
CA-52  
To amend the Fire Management Compensation Plan, Ordinance No.  
2714-2013, as amended, by amending Sections 9(E) 12(A) and to  
amend as necessary pronoun language throughout; and to declare an  
emergency.  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To amend the Police Management Compensation Plan, Ordinance No.  
2715-2013, as amended, by amending Sections 8(E) 9(A) and to amend  
as necessary pronoun language throughout; and to declare an  
emergency.  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with Aspyr in  
support of their income support program; and to authorize an  
appropriation and expenditure within the Job Growth subfund.  
($434,720.00)  
Rob Dorans  
Sponsors:  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-53  
CA-54  
To authorize the Executive Director of the Civil Service Commission to  
modify all contracts and agreements with Anderson Reporting Services,  
Inc. by assigning past, present and future contracts and agreements to  
Veritext, LLC, and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Human Resources to  
renew a contract with OhioHealth Corporation to provide employee  
fitness center management, wellness and biometric screening services  
from February 1, 2025 through January 31, 2026; to authorize the  
expenditure of up to $190,000.00 from the Employee Benefits Fund, or  
so much thereof as may be necessary, to pay the costs of said contract;  
and to declare an emergency. ($190,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-55  
CA-56  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Human Resources to  
expend $30,000.00, or so much thereof as may be necessary, from the  
Employee Benefits Fund for the Ohio AFSCME Care Plan for Hearing  
Aid Benefits for AFSCME and CWA employees; and to declare an  
emergency. ($30,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To make appropriations from January 1, 2025 through December 31,  
2025 for the funding of the Unemployment Compensation Program; to  
authorize the expenditure of $325,000.00 or so much thereof as may be  
necessary, to the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services; and to  
declare an emergency. ($325,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: FAVOR, CHR. GREEN, VICE  
CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
CA-57  
CA-58  
CA-59  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify  
the contract with Home & Commercial Inspections LLC to extend the  
term of the agreement from December 31, 2024 to December 31, 2025;  
and declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify  
the contract with R J Peters Company Inc. dba Radon Pros to extend the  
term of the agreement from December 31, 2024 to December 31, 2025;  
and declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an Annexation  
and Detachment Agreement with Prairie Township and to assent to the  
detachment from the City of Columbus to Prairie Township of certain real  
property designated as detachment parcels in the Annexation  
Agreement between the City and Prairie Township, in the event that the  
owner of a parcel so identified elects to detach.  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-60  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a Subaward Not-for Profit Service Contract with Community Action  
Program Commission of the Lancaster-Fairfield County Area from  
January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025 in an amount of up to  
$326,950.24; to authorize the appropriation of $111,256.98 and the  
expenditure of $326,950.24 of funds utilizing the 2023 and 2024 Housing  
Opportunities for People with Aids (HOPWA) entitlement grants from the  
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; and declare an  
emergency. ($326,950.24)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-61  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a Subaward Not-for Profit Service Contract with Faith Mission, Inc. from  
January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025 in an amount of up to  
$775,500.00; to authorize the appropriation of $500.00 and the  
expenditure of $775,500.00 of funds utilizing the 2023 and 2024 Housing  
Opportunities for People with Aids (HOPWA) entitlement grants from the  
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; and declare an  
emergency. ($775,500.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-62  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a Subaward Not-for Profit Service Contract with Licking County Coalition  
for Housing from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025 in an amount of  
up to $324,004.44; to authorize the appropriation of $106,741.17 and the  
expenditure of $324,004.44 of funds utilizing the 2023 and 2024 Housing  
Opportunities for People with Aids (HOPWA) entitlement grants from the  
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; and declare an  
emergency. ($324,004.44)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-63  
CA-64  
CA-65  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development with the  
approval by Columbus City Council to approve the forgiveness of  
individual loans to homeowners who meet the eligibility requirements of  
the program established by Ordinance No. 0939-2023 in the total amount  
of $54,740.00; and to declare an emergency. ($54,740.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the appropriation of $279,100.00 from the unappropriated  
balance of the Housing/Business Tax Incentives Fund to the Department  
of Development to provide funds for the administration of tax incentive  
projects for the 2025 budget year; and to declare an emergency.  
($279,100.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To amend the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the  
transfer of funds within the Affordable Housing Taxable Bond Fund; to  
authorize the Director of Development to enter into a service contract  
with Mann Roofing & Construction LLC for the Division of Housing’s Roof  
Replacement Program, in an amount up to $250,000.00, using  
Affordable Housing Taxable Bond funds; to waive the provisions of  
Columbus City Codes Sections 111.14 and 329.09 for the Roof  
Replacement Program; to authorize the expenditure of $250,000.00; to  
authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
grant agreements, including modifications if necessary, with homeowner  
participants in the Roof Replacement Program if the total grant amount is  
greater than $5,000.00, all without having to return to City Council for  
each project under the Roof Replacement Program; and to declare an  
emergency. ($250,000.00).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-66  
To amend the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the  
transfer of funds within the Affordable Housing Taxable Bond Fund; to  
authorize the Director of Development to enter into a service contract  
with Revere Roofing Company, Inc. for the Division of Housing’s Roof  
Replacement Program, in an amount up to $150,000.00, using  
Affordable Housing Taxable Bond funds; to waive the provisions of  
Columbus City Codes Sections 111.14 and 329.09 for the Roof  
Replacement Program; to authorize the expenditure of $150,000.00; to  
authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
grant agreements, including modifications if necessary, with homeowner  
participants in the Roof Replacement Program if the total grant amount is  
greater than $5,000.00, all without having to return to City Council for  
each project under the Roof Replacement Program; and to declare an  
emergency. ($150,000.00).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-67  
To amend the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the  
transfer of funds within the Affordable Housing Taxable Bond Fund; to  
authorize the Director of Development to enter into a service contract  
with Freedom Roofing, Windows and Siding LLC for the Division of  
Housing’s Roof Replacement Program, in an amount up to $100,000.00,  
using Affordable Housing Taxable Bond funds; to waive the provisions of  
Columbus City Codes Sections 111.14 and 329.09 for the Roof  
Replacement Program; to authorize the expenditure of $100,000.00; to  
authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
grant agreements, including modifications if necessary, with homeowner  
participants in the Roof Replacement Program if the total grant amount is  
greater than $5,000.00, all without having to return to City Council for  
each project under the Roof Replacement Program; and to declare an  
emergency. ($100,000.00).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-68  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute  
modified loan documents for Framingham Homes Limited Partnership to  
extend the maturity date of the loan to December 31, 2044, to reduce the  
interest rate on the loan to 0% and to change the name of the borrower to  
the current owner of the property, Framingham Village, LLC.; and declare  
an emergency. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-69  
CA-70  
To authorize the Director of Development to modify a Grant Agreement  
with Rebuilding Together Central Ohio dba ModCon Living, to extend the  
agreement term from December 31, 2024 to June 30, 2025; and to  
declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify  
the contract with Effectiff LLC to extend the agreement for one additional  
year; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. FAVOR, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
CA-71  
To authorize and direct the Director of the Recreation and Parks  
Department to enter into professional services contracts with Complete  
Adult Day Service Corp., Precise Mobility Solutions, Inc., and Wellsky  
Human & Social Services Corporation for the provision of adult day care,  
transportation, and data management services for the period January 1,  
2025, through December 31, 2025; and to authorize the expenditure of  
$405,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund. ($405,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-72  
To authorize the Director of Development to enter into a grant agreement  
in an amount up to $50,000.00 with Goodwill Industries of Central Ohio,  
Inc. DBA Goodwill Columbus, one of six not-for-profit, social service  
agencies awarded funding, for the provision of human services  
programming for a 12 month period from January 1, 2025, to December  
31, 2025, as part of the 2024 Flourish Grant; to authorize the  
advancement of funds on a pre-determined schedule during the term of  
the agreement; to authorize the expenditure of up to $50,000.00 from the  
Elevate! Program’s General Fund budget; and to declare an emergency.  
($50,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-73  
CA-74  
To authorize the Board of Health to modify an existing contract with OSS  
Ohio Holdings, LLC. for security officer services; to authorize a total  
expenditure of $10,000.00 from the Health Special Revenue Fund for  
said contract modification; and to declare an emergency. ($10,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a  
Grant Agreement with Huckleberry House Inc to revise the original scope  
of the project at no additional costs; and to declare an emergency.  
($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. FAVOR, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
CA-75  
To authorize the Municipal Court Clerk to modify and increase the  
existing contract with Cornerstone Maintenance Services Ltd for  
additional funds for unforeseen heating, ventilating, and air conditioning  
unit maintenance services for the Municipal Court Clerk’s Office; to  
authorize the expenditure of $10,000.00 from the Municipal Court Clerk  
Computer Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($10,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-76  
CA-77  
CA-78  
To authorize the Director of Finance, on behalf of the Division of Police,  
to enter into contract with Axon Enterprise Inc. for the purchase of a  
radio-frequency unmanned aerial (UAS) detection system; to authorize  
an expenditure of $194,879.20 from the FFY22 State Homeland Security  
Program (SHSP) Grant and the Law Enforcement Contraband Seizure  
Fund; to authorize a transfer within the General Government Grant Fund,  
and to declare an emergency. ($194,879.20)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize a transfer between projects within the Safety Bond Fund; to  
amend the 2024 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the Director  
of the Department of Finance and Management to issue a purchase  
order to Heritage Fire Equipment, LLC for improvements to Fire Ladder  
26 in accordance with the universal term contract established for such  
purpose; to authorize the expenditure of $94,499.41 from the Safety  
Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($94,499.41)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the City Attorney to modify an existing contract with  
Homeland Language Services LLC; to authorize the expenditure of  
$4,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency.  
($4,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
CA-79  
To authorize the City Clerk to enter a grant agreement with the Mid-Ohio  
Regional Planning Commission and to authorize an appropriation and  
expenditure of $10,000 from the Neighborhood Initiatives Subfund.  
($10,000.00)  
Emmanuel V. Remy and Christopher Wyche  
Sponsors:  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-80  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to establish a contract with  
Digital Water Solutions Inc. for the purchase and installation of hydrant.AI  
software and related items under the City’s sole source procurement  
provision City Codes 329.19(e) for the Division of Water; to authorize the  
expenditure of up to $56,750.00 from the Water Operating Fund.  
($56,750.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-81  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify  
and increase the contract funding with Evans, Mechwart, Hambleton &  
Tilton, Inc. for the Department of Public Utilities Franklinton Stormwater  
Improvements project; to authorize an amendment to the 2024 Capital  
Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of funds and appropriation  
between projects in the Storm Sewer Bond Fund; and to authorize an  
expenditure of up to $900,921.03 within the Storm Sewer Bond Fund to  
pay for the contract modification. ($900,921.03)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-82  
CA-83  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a construction contract with Danbert Electrical Corporation for the UIRF  
Franklinton Active Parkways Lighting project; to amend the 2024 Capital  
Improvement Budget; and to authorize the expenditure of up to  
$275,427.20 for the project. ($275,427.20)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a contract modification with DLZ Ohio, Inc. for the Construction  
Administration/Construction Inspection Services 2023-2025 contract; to  
authorize an amendment to the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; and  
to authorize the expenditure of up to $73,325.27 from the Electricity Bond  
Fund for this contract modification. ($73,325.27)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-84  
CA-85  
To authorize the transfer of $824,049.22 from the Department of Finance  
Citywide Account to the Sustainable Columbus Fund; and to declare an  
emergency. ($824,049.22)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to enter into contract with Ace Truck Body, Inc. for the purchase and  
installation of two (2) F550 Crew Cab Up-Fits for the Division of Water;  
to authorize the expenditure of $188,990.00 from the Water Operating  
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($188,990.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-86  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to apply for  
the Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling Grant with the United States  
Environmental Protection Agency; to authorize the execution of grant and  
other requisite agreements with the United States Environmental  
Protection Agency and other entities providing for the acceptance and  
administration of said grant; to authorize the expenditure of any awarded  
funds and the refund of any unused funds; and to declare an emergency.  
($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
APPOINTMENTS  
CA-87  
CA-88  
CA-89  
CA-90  
CA-91  
CA-92  
Appointment of Doreen Uhas-Sauer, 2111 Iuka Avenue, Columbus, OH  
43201, to serve on the University Area Commission, with a new term  
start date of January 1, 2024 and an expiration date of December 31,  
2026 (resume attached).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
Appointment of Steve Dodge, 4335 Sidway Avenue, Columbus, OH  
43227, to serve on the Mideast Area Commission, replacing Sharon  
Pantelis, with a new term start date of July 23, 2024 and an expiration  
date of December 31, 2025 (resume attached).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
Appointment of Kim Kehl, 202 South Powell Avenue, Columbus, OH  
43204, to serve on the Mideast Area Commission, with a new term start  
date of July 23, 2024 and an expiration date of December 31, 2025  
(resume attached).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
Appointment of Willard Flack, 3350 Brookside Boulevard, Columbus, OH  
43204, to serve on the West Scioto Area Commission, replacing Leyila  
Cabus, with a new term start date of July 18, 2024 and an expiration date  
of May 14, 2026 (resume attached).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
Appointment of Timothy Sublette, 202 King Avenue, Columbus, OH  
43201, to serve on the University Area Commission, with a new term  
start date of January 1, 2024 and an expiration date of December 31,  
2026 (resume attached).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
Reappointment of Dr. Robert Graessle, Founder, Basecamp Recovery  
Center, 815 West Broad Street #200, Columbus, Ohio 43222, to serve  
as a joint City of Columbus-Franklin County appointee on the OneOhio  
Region 1 Board of Governance, with a new term expiration date of  
September 20, 2026 (profile attached).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-93  
Reappointment of Marshall Troxell, Office of the Mayor, 90 W. Broad  
Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215, to serve on the Stonewall Columbus  
Board of Trustees, to represent the City of Columbus’ interests, in his  
official capacity, with a new term start date of January 1, 2025 and end  
date of December 31, 2026. (resume attached)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-94  
CA-95  
CA-96  
CA-97  
CA-98  
CA-99  
Appointment of Seth Golding, 43 East Dodridge Street, Columbus, OH,  
43202, to serve on the University Area Commission, with a new term  
start date of January 1, 2024 and an expiration date of December 31,  
2026 (resume attached).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
Appointment of Justin Garland, 343 King Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43201,  
to serve on the University Area Commission, with a new term start date  
of January 1, 2024 and an expiration date of December 31, 2026  
(resume attached).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
Appointment of Jeremy Gabis, 595 Sheldon Avenue, Columbus, OH,  
43207, to serve on the University Area Commission, with a new term  
start date of January 1, 2024 and an expiration date of December 31,  
2026 (resume attached).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
Appointment of Deb Gallagher, 243 East Lane Avenue, Columbus, OH,  
43201, to serve on the University Area Commission, with a new term  
start date of January 1, 2024 and an expiration date of December 31,  
2026 (resume attached).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
Appointment of Dr. Jacqueline Yurkoski, 981 McAllister Avenue,  
Columbus, OH 43205, to serve on the Near East Area Commission,  
replacing Roxluana Brown, with a new term start date of October 10,  
2024 and an expiration date of December 31, 2025 (resume attached).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
Appointment of Maurice Wells, 1393 East Broad Street, Columbus, OH  
43205, to serve on the Near East Area Commission, replacing Kate  
Curry-Da-Souza, with a new term start date of January 1, 2025 and an  
expiration date of December 31, 2027 (resume attached).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-10  
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Appointment of Marlene Hansard-Humphrey, PO Box 83126, Columbus,  
OH 43203, to serve on the Near East Area Commission, replacing  
Tawana Owens, with a new term start date of October 10, 2024 and an  
expiration date of December 31, 2024 (resume attached).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-10  
1
Appointment of Marlene Hansard-Humphrey, PO Box 83126, Columbus,  
OH 43203, to serve on the Near East Area Commission, with a new term  
start date of January 1, 2025 and an expiration date of December 31,  
2027 (resume attached).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-10  
2
Appointment of Dr. Sheriff Benson, 543 Berkeley Road, Columbus, OH  
43205 to serve on the Near East Area Commission, replacing Garey  
Berry II, with a new term start date of January 1, 2025 and an expiration  
date of December 31, 2027 (resume attached).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-10  
3
Re-Appointment of Quinten Harris, JD, MPA, of 111 N. Front Street,  
Columbus, OH 43215, to continue to serve on the RiverSouth  
Development Authority Board of Trustees as the local government  
representative, in his official capacity, for the current term expiring June  
22, 2025, but shall continue to hold over into one or more subsequent  
terms until a new local government representative member is duly  
appointed or elected to serve for the remainder of such term. (résumé  
attached).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-10  
4
Appointment of William J. Butler, Acting President, National Veterans  
Memorial Museum, 300 W. Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215, to serve  
on the RiverSouth Development Authority Board of Trustees as a citizen  
member with a term expiration date of June 22, 2026, but shall continue  
to hold over into one or more subsequent terms until a new citizen  
member is duly appointed or elected to serve for the remainder of such  
term. (résumé attached)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-10  
5
Appointment of Zachary Woodruff, Chief Real Estate Development  
Officer, Columbus State Community College, 550 E. Spring Street,  
Columbus, OH 43215, to serve on the RiverSouth Development Authority  
Board of Trustees as a citizen member with a term expiration date of  
June 22, 2025, but shall continue to hold over into one or more  
subsequent terms until a new citizen member is duly appointed or  
elected to serve for the remainder of such term. (résumé attached)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-10  
6
Reappointment of Lark Mallory, Mallory Economic Development  
Advisors, to serve on the RiverSouth Development Authority Board of  
Trustees as a citizen member with a new term expiration date of June 22,  
2026, but shall continue to hold over into one or more subsequent terms  
until a new local government representative member is duly appointed or  
elected to serve for the remainder of such term.(résumé attached)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
Approval of the Consent Agenda  
A motion was made by Shayla Favor, seconded by Rob Dorans, including all  
the preceding items marked as having been approved on the Consent Agenda.  
The motion carried by the following vote  
1 - Nicholas Bankston  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Shayla  
Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon  
Hardin  
SR  
EMERGENCY, POSTPONED AND 2ND READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION  
FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
SR-1  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to enter into  
contract with Carahsoft Technology Corporation to configure and migrate  
the City’s on-premise email into the Microsoft O365 cloud in accordance  
with the bid waiver provisions of Columbus City Code; to authorize the  
appropriation of $159,828.56 from the unappropriated balance of the  
General Fund Income Tax Set-Aside subfund to the Department of  
Technology; to authorize the expenditure of $159,828.56 from the  
General Fund Income Tax Set-Aside subfund; and to declare an  
emergency. ($159,828.56)  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Nicholas Bankston  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Shayla  
Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon  
Hardin  
SR-2  
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a service contract with Indigov  
Corporation for implementation of a constituent relationship management  
platform; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the  
Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; to waive the competitive bidding  
provisions of Columbus City Codes; and to declare an emergency.  
($73,420.00)  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Nicholas Bankston  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Shayla  
Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon  
Hardin  
WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, & LABOR: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
SR-10  
To make appropriations for the 12 months ending January 31, 2026 for  
the funding of the City employee insurance programs; to authorize the  
Director of the Department of Human Resources to make payments from  
said appropriations; and to declare an emergency. ($261,478,000.00).  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Nicholas Bankston  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Shayla  
Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon  
Hardin  
SR-11  
To authorize the Director of the Human Resources Department to enter  
into a contract with United HealthCare Services, Inc. and to provide all  
eligible employees medical, Rx and tobacco cessation programs and  
eligible terminated participants with COBRA coverage from February 1,  
2025 through January 31, 2026; to authorize the expenditure of  
$243,874,000.00 from the Employee Benefits Fund, or so much thereof  
as may be necessary to pay the costs of said contract and PCORI fees;  
to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Chapter 329 of the  
Columbus City Codes; and to declare an emergency.  
($243,874,000.00)  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla,  
that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Nicholas Bankston  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Shayla  
Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon  
Hardin  
SR-12  
To authorize the Director of the Human Resources Department to  
contract with Delta Dental Plan of Ohio, Inc. to provide all eligible  
employees dental insurance coverage from February 1, 2025 through  
January 31, 2026; to authorize the expenditure of $8,760,000.00 from the  
Employee Benefits Fund, or so much thereof as may be necessary, to  
pay the costs of said contract; and to declare an emergency.  
($8,760,000.00)  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Nicholas Bankston  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Shayla  
Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon  
Hardin  
SR-13  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Human Resources to  
renew a contract with EyeMed Vision Care, LLC and its wholly owned  
subsidiary, First American Administrators, Inc. to provide all eligible  
employees vision plan administration from February 1, 2025 through  
January 31, 2026; to authorize the expenditure of $1,621,000.00 from the  
Employee Benefits Fund, or so much thereof as may be necessary, to  
pay the costs of said contract; and to declare an emergency.  
($1,621,000.00)  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Shayla Favor, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Nicholas Bankston  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Shayla  
Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon  
Hardin  
SR-14  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Human Resources to  
renew a contract with The Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company  
to provide all eligible employees short term disability insurance coverage  
from February 1, 2025 through January 31, 2026, and to authorize the  
expenditure of $4,405,000.00 from the Employee Benefits Fund, or so  
much thereof as may be necessary to pay the costs of said contract; and  
to declare an emergency. ($4,405,000.00)  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Melissa Green, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Nicholas Bankston  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Shayla  
Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon  
Hardin  
SR-15  
To authorize the Director of the Human Resources Department to renew  
a contract with The Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company to  
provide all eligible employees life insurance coverage from February 1,  
2025 through January 31, 2026, and to authorize the expenditure of  
$2,500,000.00 from the Employee Benefits Fund, or so much thereof as  
may be necessary to pay the costs of said contract; and to declare an  
emergency. ($2,500,000.00)  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Nicholas Bankston  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Shayla  
Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon  
Hardin  
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR.  
DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
SR-5  
To adopt Bike Plus, a plan for biking, scooting, and rolling as a guide for  
infrastructure investment, policy development, and program  
implementation related to the improvement of conditions for biking and  
other forms of micromobility throughout the City; to repeal and replace  
the Columbus Bicentennial Bikeways Plan and Ordinance No.  
0849-2008; and to declare an emergency.  
A motion was made by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, seconded by Shayla  
Favor, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
1 - Nicholas Bankston  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Shayla  
Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon  
Hardin  
SR-3  
To amend the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City  
Auditor to transfer funds between projects within the Northwest Corridor  
Pay as We Grow Fund; to appropriate funds within the Northwest  
Corridor Pay as We Grow Fund and the Street and Highway Non-Bond  
Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contract  
with Strawser Paving Co, Inc. for the Roadway - West Broad Street and  
Doherty Road project; to authorize the expenditure of up to  
$2,218,996.50 from the Street and Highway Non-Bond Fund and the  
Northwest Corridor Pay as We Grow Fund for the project; to refund any  
unused construction, construction inspection, and administration funds  
upon final acceptance of work; and to declare an emergency.  
($2,218,996.50)  
A motion was made by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, seconded by Nancy  
Day-Achauer, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
1 - Nicholas Bankston  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Shayla  
Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon  
Hardin  
SR-4  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to enter  
into an agreement modification with and to accept contributions from the  
Central Ohio Transit Authority; to, as necessary, authorize the  
acceptance of additional funds from the Central Ohio Transit Authority or  
to return any unused contributions to the same; to amend the 2024  
Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds within the Streets and  
Highways Non-Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to  
enter into a contract modification with TranSystems Corporation of Ohio  
for the Roadway - LinkUS - Northwest Corridor Phase 2 project; to  
authorize the expenditure of up to $4,500,000.00 from the Streets and  
Highways Fund and the Streets and Highways Non-Bond Fund for the  
project; and to declare an emergency. ($4,500,000.00)  
A motion was made by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, seconded by Shayla  
Favor, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
1 - Nicholas Bankston  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Shayla  
Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon  
Hardin  
SR-6  
To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with  
Complete General Construction Company for the Pedestrian Safety -  
Courtright Road Sidewalks - Refugee Road to Groves Road project; to  
authorize the expenditure of up to $1,697,855.49 from the Streets and  
Highways Bond Fund for the project; and to declare an emergency.  
($1,697,855.49)  
A motion was made by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, seconded by Christopher  
Wyche, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
1 - Nicholas Bankston  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Shayla  
Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon  
Hardin  
NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR.  
WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
SR-7  
To authorize and direct the City Auditor to establish an auditor’s  
certificate in the amount of $1,000,000.00 for the reimbursement of staff  
time related to the administration of Recreation and Parks 2023-2024  
Capital Improvement Projects; to authorize the transfer of $50,000.00  
within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the  
amendment of the 2024 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the  
expenditure of $1,000,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted  
Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,000,000.00)  
A motion was made by Nancy Day-Achauer, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De  
Padilla, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
1 - Nicholas Bankston  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Shayla  
Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon  
Hardin  
SR-8  
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to modify an existing  
contract with Burgess & Niple, Inc. for the Big Walnut Trail - Winchester  
Pike to Nafzger Park Project; to authorize the transfer of $2,100,000.00  
within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the  
amendment of the 2024 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the  
expenditure of $2,100,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted  
Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($2,100,000.00)  
A motion was made by Nancy Day-Achauer, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De  
Padilla, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
1 - Nicholas Bankston  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Shayla  
Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon  
Hardin  
SR-9  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a professional services contract with MKSK Inc. to undertake a strategic  
update to the Big Darby Accord Watershed Master Plan; to authorize the  
transfer and expenditure of $250,000.00 from the General Fund; to waive  
the competitive bidding provisions of Chapter 329 of the Columbus City  
Codes; to authorize expenses incurred prior to the execution of the  
purchase order; and to declare an emergency. ($250,000.00)  
A motion was made by Nancy Day-Achauer, seconded by Rob Dorans, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Nicholas Bankston  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Shayla  
Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon  
Hardin  
RECESS  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Rob Dorans, to  
Motion to Recess the Regular Meeting. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
1 - Nicholas Bankston  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Shayla  
Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon  
Hardin  
RECESSED AT 6:38 P.M.  
RECONVENE  
A motion was made by Shayla Favor, seconded by Christopher Wyche, to  
Motion to Reconvene the Regular Meeting. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
1 - Nicholas Bankston  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Shayla  
Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon  
Hardin  
RECONVENED AT 8:35 P.M.  
HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: FAVOR, CHR. GREEN, VICE  
CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
SR-16  
To adopt a new Combined Development Related Fee Schedule for the  
Departments of Building and Zoning Services, Public Service, and Public  
Safety. ($0.00)  
A motion was made by Shayla Favor, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, that  
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Nicholas Bankston  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Shayla  
Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon  
Hardin  
SR-17  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a Subaward Not-for Profit Service Contract with Equitas Health, Inc. from  
January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025 in an amount of up to  
$1,109,055.00; to authorize the appropriation of $22,777.44 and the  
expenditure of $1,109,055.00 of funds utilizing the 2023 and 2024  
Housing Opportunities for People with Aids (HOPWA) entitlement grants  
from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; and  
declare an emergency. ($1,109,055.00)  
A motion was made by Shayla Favor, seconded by Melissa Green, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Nicholas Bankston  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Shayla  
Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon  
Hardin  
SR-18  
To authorize the City of Columbus, Department of Development to  
accept and execute a reimbursable grant up to $7,650,000.00 from the  
LHRD Program with HUD; to waive the provisions in Columbus City  
Codes Sections 111.14, 329.18, and 329.09 pursuant to CCC Section  
329.15; to authorize the Director Development to enter into Program  
grant agreements over $5,000.00 with property owners, to approve  
purchase orders over $50,000.00 with Program contractors, and to  
modify grant agreements or purchase orders to carry out the purpose of  
the Program, without returning to City Council; to authorize the  
appropriation and expenditure of grant funds effective on the first day of  
the grant by the Director of the Development and the Health  
Commissioner in Columbus Public Health; to authorize an amendment to  
the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer and  
expenditure of up to $770,000.00 in Development bond funds as a local  
match for the grant; to authorize the Auditor’s Office to re-appropriate  
funds from cancelled grant-funded encumbrances and establish  
replacement encumbrances from canceled funds if needed, to  
appropriate any rebates, refunds, program income, etc. or move funding  
between object classes at the request of the department’s fiscal  
manager or designee without having to return to council for each  
budgetary transaction; and to declare an emergency. ($8,420,000.00)  
A motion was made by Shayla Favor, seconded by Melissa Green, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Nicholas Bankston  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Shayla  
Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon  
Hardin  
SR-19  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to forgive  
the principal and accrued interest down to $2,000.00 and reduce the  
interest rate to 0% and extend the maturity date of the loan to December  
31, 2099 for Hilltop Senior Village II currently owned by Hilltop II Senior  
Housing Limited Partnership on a HOME loan due to the City of  
Columbus that has a current balance totaling over approximately  
$1,487,933.00; and to declare an emergency.  
A motion was made by Shayla Favor, seconded by Melissa Green, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Nicholas Bankston  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Shayla  
Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon  
Hardin  
SR-20  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a  
grant agreement with the Tony R. Wells Foundation to add additional  
funds in the amount up to $5,300,000.00 of U.S. Department of Treasury  
Emergency Rental Assistance 2 (ERA2) funds; to authorize the payment  
of eligible expenses; and to declare an emergency. ($5,300,000.00)  
A motion was made by Shayla Favor, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, that  
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Nicholas Bankston  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Shayla  
Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon  
Hardin  
SR-21  
To amend the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City  
Auditor to transfer funds within the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; to  
authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a  
grant agreement with Erie Ohio Capital CDFI Fund LLC in an amount up  
to $2,500,000.00 in support of the development of 37 units of the Juniper  
Crossing II project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $2,500,000.00  
from the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; to authorize the reimbursement  
of expenditures incurred prior to the establishment of a purchase order;  
and to declare an emergency. ($2,500,000.00)  
A motion was made by Shayla Favor, seconded by Melissa Green, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Nicholas Bankston  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Shayla  
Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon  
Hardin  
SR-22  
SR-23  
SR-45  
To amend the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City  
Auditor to transfer funds within the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; to  
authorize the Director of Development to enter into a grant agreement  
with Erie Ohio Capital CDFI Fund LLC in an amount up to $3,000,000.00  
in support of development of Granville Woods Lofts, a 118-unit  
mixed-use affordable housing development project; to authorize the  
expenditure of up to $3,000,000.00 from the Affordable Housing Bond  
Fund; to authorize the reimbursement of expenditures incurred prior to  
the establishment of a purchase order; and to declare an emergency.  
($3,000,000.00)  
A motion was made by Shayla Favor, seconded by Melissa Green, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Nicholas Bankston  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Shayla  
Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon  
Hardin  
To authorize the appropriation of $1,795,028.00 from the unappropriated  
balance of the Land Management Fund to the Department of  
Development to provide funds for the administration of the Land  
Redevelopment Division for budget year 2025; and to declare an  
emergency. ($1,795,028.00)  
A motion was made by Shayla Favor, seconded by Melissa Green, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Nicholas Bankston  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Shayla  
Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon  
Hardin  
RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
FAVOR  
To amend City Code Section 591.04 to allow for an increase in the fare  
rate schedule for licensed taxicabs for travel and waiting times from  
$0.45 to $0.50. ($0.00)  
Shayla Favor  
Sponsors:  
A motion was made by Shayla Favor, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, that  
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Nicholas Bankston  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Shayla  
Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon  
Hardin  
HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. FAVOR, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
SR-24  
To authorize and direct the Director of the Department of Recreation and  
Parks to enter into 20 not-for-profit service contracts with local senior  
service providers to provide social and nutrition services to older adults  
in Central Ohio for the period of January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025;  
and to authorize the expenditure of $6,075,000.00 from the Recreation  
and Parks Grant Fund. ($6,075,000.00)  
A motion was made by Melissa Green, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer, that  
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Nicholas Bankston  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Shayla  
Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon  
Hardin  
SR-25  
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with the  
Human Service Chamber Foundation (HSCF), a nonprofit entity, in  
support of their community engagement strategy focus groups for  
nonprofit organizations; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure  
within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; to authorize the expenditure  
of funds for reasonable food and non-alcoholic beverage expenses; and  
to declare an emergency. ($127,500.00)  
Melissa Green  
Sponsors:  
A motion was made by Shayla Favor, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, that  
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Nicholas Bankston  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Shayla  
Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon  
Hardin  
PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. FAVOR, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
SR-26  
To object to the renewal of liquor permit number 1551069 held by Club  
Priority Group LLC, doing business as Avalon, located at 205 N. Fifth St,  
Columbus, Ohio 43215 and to declare an emergency.  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Melissa Green, that  
this Resolution be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Nicholas Bankston  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Shayla  
Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon  
Hardin  
SR-27  
SR-28  
SR-29  
SR-30  
To object to the renewal of liquor permit number 8160950 held by Simar  
Ohio LLC, doing business as Mart aka Mobil Mart, located at 2727  
Cleveland Avenue, Columbus, OH 43224, Franklin County and to declare  
an emergency.  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Melissa Green, that  
this Resolution be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Nicholas Bankston  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Shayla  
Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon  
Hardin  
To object to the renewal of liquor permit number 9193776 held by Valley  
Industrial Supplies LLC, doing business as Spanky's Tavern, located at  
1384-86 Sullivant Avenue, Columbus, OH 43223, Franklin County and to  
declare an emergency.  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Melissa Green, that  
this Resolution be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Nicholas Bankston  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Shayla  
Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon  
Hardin  
To object to the renewal of liquor permit number 2807301 held by 1107  
Food Mart LLC aka 1107 FFO Mart LLC, doing business as Three Star  
Food Mart, located at 1107 E. Weber Rd., Columbus, OH 43211 and to  
declare an emergency.  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Melissa Green, that  
this Resolution be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Nicholas Bankston  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Shayla  
Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon  
Hardin  
To object to the renewal of liquor permit number 6072630 held by Mobile  
2635 Broad Inc., doing business as Mobile Mart, located at 2635 W  
Broad, Columbus, OH 43204 and to declare an emergency.  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Melissa Green, that  
this Resolution be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Nicholas Bankston  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Shayla  
Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon  
Hardin  
SR-31  
SR-32  
SR-33  
To object to the renewal of liquor permit number 54054195559 held by  
Macs Convenience Stores LLC, doing business as Macs Circle K 5559,  
located at 3200 S. High St., Columbus, OH 43207 and to declare an  
emergency.  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Melissa Green, that  
this Resolution be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Nicholas Bankston  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Shayla  
Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon  
Hardin  
To object to the renewal of liquor permit number 5389275 held by M&M  
Market & Carryout LLC, doing business as M&M Market & Carryout ,  
located at 1596 Oakland Park Ave., Columbus, OH 43224 and to  
declare an emergency.  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Melissa Green, that  
this Resolution be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Nicholas Bankston  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Shayla  
Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon  
Hardin  
To object to the renewal of liquor permit number 90739950690 held by  
True North Energy LLC, doing business as Shell aka True North #677,  
located at 2441 Lockbourne Road, Columbus, OH 43207 and to declare  
an emergency.  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Melissa Green, that  
this Resolution be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Nicholas Bankston  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Shayla  
Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon  
Hardin  
SR-34  
To object to the renewal of liquor permit number 14129550005 held by  
Cheema Main Street Inc., doing business as Cheema Mart 1 BP, located  
at 3140 E. Main St., Columbus, OH 43213 and to declare an emergency.  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Melissa Green, that  
this Resolution be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Nicholas Bankston  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Shayla  
Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon  
Hardin  
SR-35  
To object to the renewal of liquor permit number 65486270001 held by  
155 North Fifth Street Inc., doing business as Excalibur Club (formerly X  
Gentlemen's Club), located at 6223-25 Sunderland Dr. ,Columbus, OH  
43229 and to declare an emergency.  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Melissa Green, that  
this Resolution be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Nicholas Bankston  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Shayla  
Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon  
Hardin  
SR-36  
To authorize the Director of Public Safety to enter into a contract with  
KNS Services Inc., for purchase of cameras and equipment installation  
for the Police Impound lot; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of  
the Columbus City Code; and to authorize the expenditure of $58,385.74  
from the Law Enforcement Contraband Seizure Fund. ($58,385.74)  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Christopher Wyche,  
that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Nicholas Bankston  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Shayla  
Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon  
Hardin  
SR-37  
To authorize the Director of Public Safety, on behalf of the Division of  
Police, to enter into contract with Flock Group, Inc to lease and install  
License Plate Readers; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of  
the Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of $228,000.00  
from the FY24 Columbus LPR Project Grant; and to declare an  
emergency. ($228,000.00)  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De  
Padilla, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
1 - Nicholas Bankston  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Shayla  
Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon  
Hardin  
SR-38  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter into  
the first year of a two-year contract with Laerdal Medical Corporation for  
Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) for the Division of Fire; to waive  
the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes; to  
authorize the expenditure of $156,907.50 from the General Fund; and to  
declare an emergency. ($156,907.50)  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Melissa Green, that  
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Nicholas Bankston  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Shayla  
Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon  
Hardin  
SR-39  
To authorize the appropriation of $5,218,238.00 from the 2025  
unappropriated balance of the Franklin County Municipal Court Special  
Funds to the Franklin County Municipal Court for all anticipated  
expenses; and to declare an emergency. ($5,218,238.00)  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Melissa Green, that  
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Nicholas Bankston  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Shayla  
Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon  
Hardin  
PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
SR-40  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a construction contract with The Ohio Edison Company for the Fourth  
Water Plant Site Preparation project; to authorize a sole source  
procurement with The Ohio Edison Company; to amend the 2024 Capital  
Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation  
between projects within the Water Bond Fund; and to authorize an  
expenditure up to $4,168,373.33 from the Water Bond Fund.  
($4,168,373.33)  
A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer,  
that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Nicholas Bankston  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Shayla  
Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon  
Hardin  
SR-41  
To amend the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the  
transfer of funds between projects within the Refuse Bond Fund; to  
authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the  
Department of Public Service, Division of Refuse Collection, to enter into  
contract with Best Equipment Co., Inc. for purchase of one (1) Labrie  
Automizer HD Right Hand ASL garbage truck; to authorize the waiver of  
the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Code; to authorize  
the expenditure of up to $428,892.50 from the Refuse Bond Fund; and to  
declare an emergency. ($428,892.50)  
A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Shayla Favor, that  
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Nicholas Bankston  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Shayla  
Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon  
Hardin  
SR-42  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a contract modification with Evans Mechwart Hambleton & Tilton, Inc.  
(EMH&T) for the Construction Administration/Construction Inspection  
Services 2023-2025 contract; to authorize the appropriation and transfer  
of funds from the Water Reserve Fund to the Water Supply Revolving  
Loan Account Fund; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of  
$1,133,050.50 from the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund to  
pay for the contract modification; and to declare an emergency.  
($1,133,050.50)  
A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy,  
that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Nicholas Bankston  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Shayla  
Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon  
Hardin  
SR-43  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a construction contract with Travco Construction, Inc., for the 2024 Main  
Line Valve Replacements project; to authorize an amendment to the  
2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation of  
funds in the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Program Fund; to  
authorize the transfer of cash and appropriation within the Water Bond  
Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water  
Development Authority approving a loan to finance the contract; and to  
authorize the expenditure of up to $1,958,818.80 from the Water - Fresh  
Water Market Rate Program Fund and the Water Bond Fund to pay for  
the project. ($1,958,818.80)  
A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy,  
that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Nicholas Bankston  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Shayla  
Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon  
Hardin  
SR-44  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a construction contract with George G. Igel & Co., Inc., for the Lead  
Service Line Replacement - Part 1 project; to amend the 2024 Capital  
Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation and transfer of funds  
from the Water System Reserve Fund to the Water Supply Revolving  
Loan Account Fund; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure  
of$10,000,000.00 from the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund  
for the contract; and to authorize the expenditure of $2,000.00 from the  
Water Bond Fund to pay for construction administration and inspection  
expenses for the project; and to declare an emergency.  
($10,002,000.00).  
A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Shayla Favor, that  
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Nicholas Bankston  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Shayla  
Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon  
Hardin  
ADJOURNMENT  
A motion was made by Shayla Favor, seconded by Rob Dorans, to adjourn this  
Regular Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Nicholas Bankston  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Shayla  
Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon  
Hardin  
ADJOURNED AT 9:21 P.M.