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Minutes - Final  
Columbus City Council  
Monday, February 26, 2024  
5:00 PM  
City Council Chambers, Rm 231  
REGULAR MEETING NO. 11 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, FEBRUARY 26,  
2024 at 5:00 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.  
ROLL CALL  
9 -  
Present:  
Nicholas Bankston, 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 Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Melissa Green, to  
Dispense with the reading of the Journal and Approve. The motion carried by  
the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, 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  
C0006-2024  
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THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE  
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 21, 2024  
Transfer Type: C1 C2 D6  
To: Sal Acquisition One LLC  
1230 S James Rd  
Columbus, OH 43227  
From: James Road Fresh Market Inc  
1230 S James Rd  
Columbus, OH 43227  
Permit #: 76778640055  
Transfer Type: C1 C2  
To: Sal Acquisition One LLC  
2054 Lockbourne Rd  
Columbus, OH 43207  
From: Lockbourne Fresh Market Inc  
2054 Lockbourne Rd  
Columbus, OH 43207  
Permit #: 76778640060  
Advertise Date: 3/2/2024  
Agenda Date: 2/26/2024  
Return Date: 3/7/2024  
Read and Filed  
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION  
GREEN  
0036X-2024  
To recognize and celebrate 34 years of the Columbus Gay Men’s Chorus  
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Sponsors:  
Melissa Green, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy  
Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel V. Remy,  
Christopher Wyche and Shannon G. Hardin  
A motion was made by Melissa Green, seconded by Shayla Favor, that this  
Ceremonial Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
HARDIN  
0034X-2024  
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To Recognize and Commend Mickey M. Tate for his Exemplary Service  
and Achievements  
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 Emmanuel V. Remy,  
that this Ceremonial Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
0041X-2024  
To Honor, Recognize, and Celebrate the Retirement of Don L. Brown  
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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 Emmanuel V. Remy,  
that this Ceremonial Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, 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 Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Christopher Wyche, to  
waive the reading of the titles of first reading legislation. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, 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  
0373-2024  
FR-1  
FR-2  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Bobcat  
OEM Parts with Bobcat Enterprises, Inc. in accordance with the sole  
source provisions of the Columbus City Codes; and to authorize the  
expenditure of $1.00. ($1.00)  
Read for the First Time  
0424-2024  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology, on behalf of  
various city departments, to renew a contract with ConvergeOne, Inc. for  
maintenance and support services associated with the City’s Interactive  
Voice Response System; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of  
the Columbus City Codes; and to authorize the expenditure of  
$202,402.54 from the Department of Technology, Information Services  
Operating Fund. ($202,402.54)  
Read for the First Time  
0426-2024  
FR-3  
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the  
Department of Technology, to associate all General Budget Reservations  
resulting from this ordinance with the Purchase Agreement with Harris  
and Heavener Excavating, Inc. for fiber maintenance and restoration  
services; and to authorize the expenditure of $210,000.00 from the  
Information Services Operating Fund. ($210,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
0427-2024  
FR-4  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to enter into  
contracts with Vertiv Corporation, for annual maintenance and related  
services associated with the Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS)  
Systems in accordance with sole source provisions of Columbus City  
Code; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City  
Code; to authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to enter  
into contract with Vertiv Corporation for heating, cooling and ventilation  
(HVAC) system and various equipment maintenance; and to authorize  
the expenditure of $236,344.75, from the Department of Technology,  
Information Services Division, Information Services Operating Fund.  
($236,344.75)  
Read for the First Time  
0428-2024  
FR-5  
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the  
Department of Technology, to associate all General Budget Reservations  
resulting from this ordinance with the Purchase Agreement with USIC  
Locating Services, LLC for fiber location services; and to authorize the  
expenditure of $202,000.00 from the Information Services Operating  
Fund. ($202,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
0438-2024  
FR-6  
To authorize the director of the Department of Finance and Management,  
with the approval of the Director of the Department of Public Utilities, to  
execute and acknowledge any document(s), as approved by the City  
Attorney, necessary to grant to the Ohio Power Company d.b.a.  
American Electric Power a nonexclusive electric utility easement to  
burden a portion of the City’s real property near 7000 Jackson Pike.  
Read for the First Time  
0461-2024  
0482-2024  
0508-2024  
FR-7  
FR-8  
FR-9  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to renew an  
existing contract with Brown Enterprise Solutions, LLC, for Trellix  
software support; and to authorize the expenditure of $338,000.00 from  
the Information Services Operating Fund. ($338,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
To authorize the City Treasurer to modify its contract for investment  
advisory services with Meeder Public Funds, Inc., for the period from  
April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025; and to authorize the expenditure of  
$228,000.00 from the General Fund. ($228,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to renew and  
modify a contract with Mythics, LLC (f/k/a Mythics, Inc.) for the purchase  
of Oracle software licensing, maintenance, and support services; and to  
authorize the expenditure of $916,819.14 for the above-described  
services from the Information Services Operating Fund. ($916,819.14)  
Read for the First Time  
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS:  
BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
0481-2024  
FR-10  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a dual-rate Jobs Growth Incentive Agreement with Quality Logistics, LLC  
dba Longship Logistics for a term of up to five (5) consecutive years in  
consideration of the company’s proposed total capital investment of  
$200,000.00 and the creation of fifty (50) net new full-time permanent  
positions with an estimated annual payroll of approximately  
$3,570,000.00.  
Read for the First Time  
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR.  
DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
0403-2024  
FR-11  
To amend the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the  
transfer of funds and appropriation within the Streets and Highways Bond  
Fund; to authorize the Interim Director of Public Service to enter into a  
contract modification with Arcadis Engineering Services (USA), Inc. in  
connection with the Roadway Improvements - General Engineering 2018  
project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $30,000.00 from the  
Streets and Highways Bond Fund for the project. ($30,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
0449-2024  
0494-2024  
FR-12  
FR-13  
To authorize the Interim Director of the Department of Public Service to  
enter into a professional services contract with Burgess & Niple, Inc. for  
the Roadway - LinkUS - Northwest Corridor South Knot project; and to  
authorize the expenditure of $750,000.00 from the Streets and Highways  
Bond Fund. ($750,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
To authorize the City Attorney to file complaints in order to immediately  
appropriate and accept the remaining fee simple and lesser real estate  
necessary to timely complete the Operation Safewalk - School  
Sidewalks - Refugee Road Sidewalk Project and to authorize an  
expenditure of $7,566.00. ($7,566.00)  
Read for the First Time  
NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR.  
WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
0507-2024  
FR-14  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase  
Trophies and Awards with Village Trophy Company; and to authorize the  
expenditure of $1.00. ($1.00)  
Read for the First Time  
HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: FAVOR, CHR. GREEN, VICE  
CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
0361-2024  
FR-15  
To authorize appropriation and expenditure of up to $260,132.00 of  
HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) entitlement 2023 grant  
from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and to  
authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a  
commitment letter, loan agreement, promissory note, mortgage,  
restrictive covenant, and authorizes the city to act as a lender for this  
project with the Gertrude Wood Community Foundation to construct a  
single family home. ($260,132.00).  
Read for the First Time  
0531-2024  
FR-16  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute  
any and all necessary agreements and deeds for conveyance of title of  
five parcels of real property (850 Campbell Ave., 856 Campbell Ave. and  
391 S Yale Ave., 395 S Yale Ave. and 946 Bellows Ave.) held in the Land  
Bank to WJ3ENTERPRISES LTD and to acquire 346 Ryan Ave.  
pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program.  
Read for the First Time  
0532-2024  
FR-17  
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 (1240 Atcheson St.) held in the Land Bank to  
Cheryl C. Heller and to acquire 1236 Atcheson St and 0000 Atcheson St  
pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program.  
Read for the First Time  
0533-2024  
0536-2024  
0552-2024  
FR-18  
FR-19  
FR-20  
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 (2111 Sagamore Rd.) held in the Land Bank  
to Shakeyrah Elmore pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program.  
Read for the First Time  
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 (2149 Sagamore Rd.) held in the Land Bank  
to Kenya Elmore pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program.  
Read for the First Time  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute  
any and all necessary agreements and deeds for conveyance of title of  
five parcels of real property (0000 Avalon Pl., Lot 84, 0000 Avalon Pl.,  
2085 Avalon Pl., 2101 Avalon Pl. and 2212 Margaret Ave.) held in the  
Land Bank to Mattco LLC pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program.  
Read for the First Time  
0553-2024  
FR-21  
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 (0000 Minnesota Ave., 1152 Minnesota Ave.  
and 1153 Minnesota Ave.) held in the Land Bank to Habitat for  
Humanity-MidOhio pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program.  
Read for the First Time  
HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. FAVOR, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
0342-2024  
FR-22  
To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept private funds from  
Prevention Action Alliance for the Ohio Coalition Institute Training Award  
grant; to authorize the appropriation of funds from the unappropriated  
balance of the Health Private Grants Fund; and to authorize the City  
Auditor to transfer appropriations between object classes for the Ohio  
Coalition Institute Training Award grant. ($2,500.00)  
Read for the First Time  
PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. FAVOR, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
0307-2024  
FR-23  
To authorize an appropriation of $350,000.00 from the Municipal Court  
Clerk Collection Fund; to authorize the Municipal Court Clerk to enter into  
the third year of three-year contracts with Apelles LLC, Capital Recovery  
Systems Inc., Linebarger, Goggan, Blair & Sampson LLP and The Law  
Offices of Robert A. Schuerger Co., LPA for the provision of collection  
services; and to authorize an expenditure of $350,000.00 from the  
Municipal Court Clerk Collection Fund. ($350,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
0312-2024  
FR-24  
To authorize the Municipal Court Clerk to enter into a renewal contract  
with Vaske Computer, Inc. for Oracle software licenses, maintenance  
support services; and to authorize the expenditure of $72,435.60 from  
the Municipal Court Clerk Computer Fund. ($72,435.60).  
Read for the First Time  
PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
0029X-2024  
FR-25  
FR-26  
To approve the Solid Waste Management Plan Update for the Solid  
Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO) as a guide for the  
management of solid waste and waste reduction activities.  
Read for the First Time  
0176-2024  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this  
ordinance with the appropriate current and pending Universal Term  
Contract Purchase Agreements for the purchase of materials, supplies  
and services for the Division of Power; and to authorize the expenditure  
of $2,675,000.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund. ($2,675,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
0217-2024  
FR-27  
To authorize the Director of the Public Utilities Department to modify a  
professional services contract with HNTB Ohio, Inc. for the Smart  
Lighting project; to authorize an amendment to the 2023 Capital  
Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of cash and appropriation  
between projects within the Electricity Bond Fund; to authorize the  
transfer of cash between projects within the Electric Permanent  
Improvement Carryover Fund; to appropriate funds within the Electric  
Permanent Improvement Carryover Fund; and to authorize an  
expenditure of up to $499,883.36 from the Electricity Bond Fund and the  
Electric Permanent Improvement Carryover Fund. ($499,883.36)  
Read for the First Time  
0232-2024  
FR-28  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to renew  
and add funding to an Indefinite Quantity Contract with Asplundh Tree  
Expert, LLC for Tree Trimming and Vegetative Management Services;  
and to authorize the expenditure of $800,000.00 from the Electricity  
Operating Fund and $45,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund.  
($845,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
0253-2024  
FR-29  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to associate all  
General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the  
appropriate current and pending Universal Term Contract Purchase  
Agreements for the purchase of materials, supplies and services for the  
Division of Water, Parsons Avenue Water Plant; and to authorize the  
expenditure of $169,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund.  
($169,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
0295-2024  
FR-30  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify to  
increase funding to an Indefinite Quantity Contract with JDM Services,  
LLC., dba Frank Road Recycling Solutions, for Disposal of Clean Fill  
Dumping Services for the Division of Water; to authorize the expenditure  
of $125,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund; and to authorize the  
expenditure of $45,000.00 from the Sewerage Operating Fund.  
($170,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
0297-2024  
FR-31  
To repeal and replace Ordinance 3223-2023; to authorize the Director of  
the Department of Public Utilities to modify an agreement with Kurtz  
Brothers Central Ohio, LLC for the design, construction, and operation of  
the Organic Waste Recovery and Reuse System Project to increase the  
contract amount and to remove the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio  
(SWACO) as a party to the agreement; and to authorize the expenditure  
of $338,808.00 from the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund. ($338,808.00)  
Read for the First Time  
0305-2024  
FR-32  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify to  
increase funding with the appropriate Indefinite Quantity Agreement  
Contract with Invizions, Inc. for Electrical Substation and Electrical  
Maintenance Services for the Department of Public Utilities; and to  
authorize the expenditure of $800,000.00 from the Power Operating  
Fund. ($800,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
0322-2024  
FR-33  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a service agreement in accordance with sole source provisions of the  
Columbus City Code with Tom Synnott Associates, Inc. for software  
support of Falcon/DMS software for the Department of Public Utilities; to  
authorize the expenditure of $2,996.63 from the Electricity Operating  
Fund, $19,060.50 from the Water Operating Fund, $21,369.37 from the  
Sewerage System Operating Fund, and $5,698.50 from the Stormwater  
Operating Fund. ($49,125.00)  
Read for the First Time  
0323-2024  
0332-2024  
0340-2024  
FR-34  
FR-35  
FR-36  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
contract with the Operator Training Committee of Ohio, Inc. for utility  
operations and maintenance training, in accordance with the sole source  
provisions of the Columbus City Code for the Department of Public  
Utilities; and to authorize the expenditure of $63,750.00 from the Water  
Systems Operating Fund, and $31,000.00 from the Sewerage System  
Operating Fund. ($94,750.00)  
Read for the First Time  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and increase the  
professional engineering services contract with Burgess & Niple, Inc. for  
the Dam Engineering Services Project; to authorize an amendment to the  
2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and  
appropriation within the Water Bond Fund; and to authorize an  
expenditure up to $150,000.00 within the Water Bond Fund.  
($150,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
contract with Snappy App, Inc. for a Recognition Program Management  
Service for the Department of Public Utilities in accordance with  
RFQ026207; to authorize the transfer of $33,700.00 between object  
classes; to authorize the expenditure of $33,700.00 split among the  
Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds;  
($33,700.00)  
Read for the First Time  
0359-2024  
FR-37  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew and increase a  
service agreement in accordance with City Code relating to sole source  
procurement with Arcadis U.S., Inc. for the Orion Project Management  
Information System Support Services application for use by the  
Departments of Public Utilities, Finance and Management, Public  
Service, and Recreation and Parks; and to authorize the expenditure of  
$14,125.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund, $66,658.00  
from the Public Service Department Operating Fund, $23,045.00 from  
the Finance and Management Department's General Operating Fund,  
$143,972.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund, the Water Operating  
Fund, the Sewerage System Operating Fund, and the Stormwater  
Operating Fund; ($247,800.00)  
Read for the First Time  
0362-2024  
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 Agreements for the  
purchase of Computers & Accessories for the Department of Public  
Utilities; and to authorize the expenditure of $250,000.00 from Public  
Utilities Operating Funds. ($250,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
0369-2024  
0385-2024  
FR-39  
FR-40  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and increase the  
contract for Joint Use of Poles with Ohio Power Company, dba American  
Electric Power, for the Division of Power; and to authorize the  
expenditure of $190,950.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund.  
($190,950.00)  
Read for the First Time  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and increase a  
contract with Sensus USA, Inc. for ongoing software, hardware, and  
maintenance of the system for the Enhanced Meter Project for the  
Division of Water; to authorize the expenditure of $650,000.00 from the  
Water Operating Fund; and to waive the competitive bidding provisions  
of City Code. ($650,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
0396-2024  
FR-41  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
contract modifications for the General Engineering Services - Water  
Supply Group GES 2021A and 2021B contracts with Burgess & Niple,  
Inc., and Hatch Associates Consultants, Inc.; and to authorize an  
expenditure of up to $800,000.00 from the Water Bond Fund for the  
contract modifications. ($800,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
0397-2024  
FR-42  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this  
ordinance with the appropriate current and pending Universal Term  
Contract Purchase Agreements for the purchase of materials, supplies,  
and services for the Division of Water, Hap Cremean Water Plant; and to  
authorize the expenditure of $502,000.00 from the Water Operating  
Fund. ($502,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
0406-2024  
0421-2024  
FR-43  
FR-44  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a modification of the Blacklick Creek Interceptor contract with Evans,  
Mechwart, Hambleton & Tilton, Inc. to expand the scope to include the  
design of a control gate to prevent overflows in the downstream areas  
during wet weather. ($0.00)  
Read for the First Time  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify  
the contract with The Paul Peterson Co., Safety Division, Inc. for  
Installation, Maintenance and Repair of Commercial Fencing, Gate &  
Gate Controllers; and to authorize the expenditure of $50,000.00 from the  
Electricity Operating Fund, $16,000.00 from the Sewer Operating Fund,  
and $25,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund. ($91,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
0450-2024  
0471-2024  
0519-2024  
FR-45  
FR-46  
FR-47  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a contract modification with Stantec Consulting Services Inc. for the  
Construction Administration/Construction Inspection Services 2023-2025  
contract; to authorize an amendment to the 2023 Capital Improvement  
Budget; to authorize a transfer of funds from the Sanitary Reserve Fund  
to the Sanitary Fresh Water Market Rate Fund; to authorize the  
appropriation of funds; and to authorize the expenditure of $320,534.69  
from the Sanitary Fresh Water Market Rate Fund. ($320,534.69)  
Read for the First Time  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a service agreement in accordance with the relevant provisions of City  
Code relating to Sole Source procurement with GeoNexus Technologies,  
L.L.C. for software support and maintenance of GeoWorx programs for  
the Department of Public Utilities;and to authorize the expenditure of  
$32,902.56 split among the Electricity Operating Fund, Water Operating  
Fund, Sewerage System Operating Fund, and Stormwater Operating  
Fund. ($32,902.56)  
Read for the First Time  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to renew a  
multi-year demand response services agreement with NRG Curtailment  
Solutions, Inc. for demand response services for the Division of Power's  
retail electricity customers.  
Read for the First Time  
RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
ZONING: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
REZONINGS/AMENDMENTS  
0546-2024  
FR-48  
FR-49  
To rezone 697 E. BROAD ST. (43215), being 0.76± acres located at the  
southwest corner of East Broad Street and Parsons Avenue, From:  
CPD, Commercial Planned Development District, To: CPD, Commercial  
Planned Development District (Rezoning #Z23-069).  
Read for the First Time  
0561-2024  
To rezone 1884 GENESSEE AVE. (43211), being 0.34± acres located  
at the northeast corner of Genessee Avenue and Joyce Avenue, From:  
R-4, Residential District, To: CPD, Commercial Planned Development  
District (Rezoning #Z23-043).  
Read for the First Time  
VARIANCES  
0566-2024  
FR-50  
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.039, R-4  
residential district; 3312.49(C), Required Parking; 3325.801, Maximum  
Lot Coverage; 3325.805, Maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR); 3332.05(A)  
(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.15, R-4 area district  
requirements; 3332.19, Fronting; 3332.25, Maximum side yards  
required; 3332.26, Minimum side yards permitted; and 3332.27, Rear  
yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1462-1466  
HAMLET ST. (43201), to allow two single-unit dwellings on each lot with  
reduced development standards in the R-4, Residential District (Council  
Variance #CV23-084).  
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0570-2024  
FR-51  
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3353.03, Permitted  
uses; 3370.05, Permitted uses; and 3370.07, Conditions and limitations,  
of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2690 W.  
DUBLIN-GRANVILLE RD. (43235), to allow ground floor residential use  
in the L-C-2, Limited Commercial District (Council Variance  
#CV23-133).  
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CA  
CONSENT ACTIONS  
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION:  
BANKSTON  
0040X-2024  
To Recognize and Celebrate the Grand Opening of MVP Studio  
CA-1  
Sponsors:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer,  
Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Melissa Green, Shannon G. Hardin,  
Emmanuel V. Remy and Christopher Wyche  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
DAY-ACHAUER  
0035X-2024  
CA-2  
To Recognize the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Franklin Park Civic  
Association  
Sponsors:  
Nancy Day-Achauer, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla,  
Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel V. Remy,  
Christopher Wyche and Shannon G. Hardin  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
HARDIN  
0043X-2024  
CA-3  
To honor, recognize and celebrate the life of Lewis R. Smoot Sr.,  
1933-2024  
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.  
FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
0209-2024  
CA-4  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to renew a contract with Crown Welding and Fabricating LLC to provide  
for welding and fabricating services for the Department of Finance and  
Management, Fleet Management Division; to authorize the expenditure  
of $175,000.00 from the Fleet Operating Fund; and to declare an  
emergency. ($175,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0324-2024  
CA-5  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase  
Elevator Maintenance and Emergency Repair services with Fujitec  
America Inc; and to authorize the expenditure of $1.00. ($1.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0372-2024  
CA-6  
To authorize the City Auditor to renew a service contract with J.P Morgan  
Chase to provide lockbox and banking services for Income Tax Revenue  
filings for the Division of Income Tax; to authorize the expenditure of  
$575,000 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency  
($575,000.00).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0375-2024  
0378-2024  
CA-7  
CA-8  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to enter into a contract for the option to purchase Liquid Chlorine with JCI  
Jones Chemicals, Inc.; 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 Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to enter into a contract for the option to purchase Carbon Dioxide with  
Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00 from  
General Budget Reservation BRPO002253; and to declare an  
emergency. ($1.00).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0379-2024  
0381-2024  
0382-2024  
CA-9  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to enter into a contract for the option to purchase Zinc Orthophosphate  
with Shannon Chemical Corp.; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00; and  
to declare an emergency. ($1.00).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-10  
CA-11  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to enter into a contract for the option to purchase Liquid Oxygen with  
Airgas USA, LLC; 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 Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to enter into contract with the Greater Columbus Arts Council (GCAC) for  
the purpose of distributing 20% of the 2024 Admissions Tax proceeds  
from the Facility Stabilization Fund for the purpose of investment in  
cultural arts, sports, and performance arts venues in the greater  
Columbus area; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of these  
proceeds from the Facility Stabilization Fund estimated to be  
$815,000.00 and to declare an emergency.  
($815,000.00).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0383-2024  
CA-12  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to enter into a contract for the option to purchase Hydrofluosilicic Acid  
with Univar Solutions USA, Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00;  
and to declare an emergency. ($1.00).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0423-2024  
0432-2024  
CA-13  
CA-14  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to enter into a contract for the option to purchase Quicklime with  
Carmeuse Lime & Stone, Inc.; 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, on behalf of the  
Real Estate Management Office, to pay rent associated with lease  
agreements for leased office space at existing locations and for an  
internal Memorandum of Understanding for the 2024 term; to authorize  
the appropriation and expenditure of $881,750.00 from the Debt  
Retirement Fund; and to declare an emergency ($881,750.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0444-2024  
CA-15  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to renew a  
contract with GovConnection, Inc. dba Connection Public Sector  
Solutions for Autodesk software subscriptions and technical support on  
behalf of the Departments of Public Service, Building and Zoning  
Services and Public Utilities; to authorize the expenditure of $144,327.58  
from the Information Services Operating Fund for the above-described  
service; and to declare an emergency. ($144,327.58)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0447-2024  
CA-16  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to renew a  
contract with SHI International Corp. for the purchase of Cloudflare Core  
Services; to authorize the expenditure of $55,523.43 from the Information  
Services Operating Fund for the above-described purpose; and to  
declare an emergency. ($55,523.43)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0463-2024  
0510-2024  
CA-17  
CA-18  
To authorize the City Treasurer to renew its contract for city-wide  
e-payment services with First Data Government Solutions, LP; to  
authorize the expenditure of up to $78,000.00 from various funds within  
the city; and to declare an emergency. ($78,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the City Treasurer to modify its contract for banking services  
with Huntington National Bank on behalf of the Department of Public  
Utilities; to authorize the expenditure of $12,000.00 from various funds;  
and to declare an emergency. ($12,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0525-2024  
CA-19  
To authorize the City Treasurer to modify its contract with Crowe LLP for  
consulting services to extend the contract term through November 30,  
2024; and to declare an emergency $0.00. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS:  
BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
0516-2024  
CA-20  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to make a  
payment of $9,455.72 from the General Fund to the Capital Crossroads  
Special Improvement District to continue to enable employees who work  
in City buildings that are within the Capital Crossroads SID boundaries  
but do not pay SID assessments to participate in the Downtown C-Pass  
Program; to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to  
modify the Capital Crossroads SID C-Pass agreement to reflect the  
negotiated 2024 rates; and to declare an emergency. ($9,455.72)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR.  
DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
0491-2024  
CA-21  
To amend the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the  
transfer of funds and appropriation within the Streets and Highways Bond  
Fund; to authorize the Interim Director of the Department of Public  
Service to enter into a contract modification with HDR Engineering, Inc.  
in connection with the Roadway - Multimodal Corridor - Mount Vernon  
Avenue - Hamilton Avenue to Taylor Avenue project; to authorize the  
expenditure of up to $250,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond  
Fund for the project; and to declare an emergency. ($250,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: FAVOR, CHR. GREEN, VICE  
CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
0360-2024  
CA-22  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a not-for-profit service contract with Homes on the Hill Community  
Development Corporation for housing counseling services in an amount  
up to $125,000.00; to authorize the expenditure of up to $125,000.00;  
and to authorize payment of expenses starting January 1, 2024.  
($125,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0433-2024  
CA-23  
To set forth a statement of municipal services and zoning conditions to  
be provided to the area contained in a proposed annexation (AN24-001)  
of 32.33± Acres in Hamilton Township to the City of Columbus as  
required by the Ohio Revised Code; and to declare an emergency.  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0543-2024  
0554-2024  
CA-24  
CA-25  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute a  
first modification to a professional service contract with Sky Nile  
Consulting LLC for the continued support of the Housing for All legislative  
package; to authorize the extension of the contract, and the new  
expiration date of March 1, 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 execute  
any and all necessary agreements and deeds for conveyance of title of  
three parcels of real property (475 Jenkins Ave., 1017 Studer Ave. and  
1698-1700 E Whittier St.) held in the Land Bank to Healthy Rental  
Homes IX, LLC pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program; and to  
declare an emergency.  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. FAVOR, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
0161-2024  
CA-26  
To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept funds from the  
Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Board of Franklin County and any  
additional funds for the Public Health/Police Mobile Crisis Response  
Program; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of funds from  
the unappropriated balance of the Health Department Grants Fund and  
ACPR002748; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer appropriations  
between object classes for the Public Health/Police Mobile Crisis  
Response Program; to authorize the Finance and Management Director,  
on behalf of the Fleet Management Division and Columbus Public Health,  
to establish purchase orders from previously established Universal Term  
Contracts (UTCs) for the purchase of vehicles and all necessary  
accessories for use by the Department of Public Safety and Columbus  
Public Health with George Byers Sons Inc, Parr Public Safety Equipment  
Inc, Law and Order Technology LLC, and Motorola Solutions Inc; to  
authorize the Finance and Management Director to establish purchase  
orders from DAS cooperative contracts for the purchase of related  
vehicle up-fitting; to authorize the Finance and Management Director to  
establish purchase orders for additional vehicle up-fitting needs which  
will be purchased in accordance with the competitive bidding provisions  
of Columbus City Code; and to declare an emergency. ($500,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0282-2024  
CA-27  
To authorize the Board of Health to enter into contract renewals with  
Access 2 Interpreters, LLC for document translation and in-person  
translation services, with Effectiff LLC for telephone interpretation  
services, and Sign Language USA Inc for video interpretation services;  
and to authorize a total expenditure of $368,000.00 from the Health  
Special Revenue Fund to pay the costs thereof. ($368,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0416-2024  
CA-28  
To authorize the Board of Health to enter into a contract with OSS Ohio  
Holdings, LLC. for security officer services; to authorize a modification to  
the scope of services to include off-site WIC clinics; to authorize a total  
expenditure of $584,000.00 from the Health Special Revenue Fund and  
the Health Department Grants Fund for said contract; and to declare an  
emergency. ($584,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0441-2024  
CA-29  
To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept grant funds from  
the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in the amount of  
$714,800.00 and any additional funds for the Ending the HIV Epidemic  
grant program; to authorize the appropriation of $714,800.00 and any  
additional funds awarded from the unapppropriated balance of the Health  
Department Grants Fund; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer  
appropriations between object classes for the Ending the HIV Epidemic  
grant program; and to declare an emergency. ($714,800.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0446-2024  
CA-30  
To authorize the Board of Health to enter into a contract with Lutheran  
Social Services for the Ending the HIV Epidemic Grant Program for the  
provision of services allowable under the grant for persons with HIV or  
AIDS in central Ohio; to authorize the expenditure of $125,000.00 from  
the Health Department Grants Fund to pay the costs thereof; and to  
declare an emergency. ($125,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0451-2024  
CA-31  
To authorize the Director of Development to execute a grant agreement  
in an amount up to $50,000.00 with The Homeless Families Foundation,  
one of seven not-for-profit, social service agencies awarded funding, for  
the provision of human services programming for a 12 month period from  
January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024, as part of the 2023 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; to repeal ordinance 3414-2023; and to declare an  
emergency. ($50,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0452-2024  
CA-32  
To make appropriation for the twelve months ending December 31,  
2024, for the Health Department Grants Fund, to the Department of  
Health, in various projects and object classes, for the continued operation  
of grant programs; to authorize the Board of Health to accept grant  
awards; and to declare an emergency. ($655,038.43)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0454-2024  
0480-2024  
0542-2024  
CA-33  
CA-34  
CA-35  
To authorize the Board of Health to enter into a contract with LifeCare  
Alliance for the Ryan White Part A HIV Care Grant Program for the  
provision of services allowable under the grant for persons with HIV or  
AIDS in central Ohio; to authorize the expenditure of $200,000.00 from  
the Health Department Grants Fund to pay the costs thereof; and to  
declare an emergency. ($200,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Board of Health to modify an existing contract with The  
Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital for the provision of  
HIV testing, in emergency room and urgent care settings for the period  
March 1, 2023 through February 29, 2024; to authorize the expenditure of  
$190,000.00 from the Health Department Grants Fund to pay the costs  
thereof; and to declare an emergency. ($190,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a grant agreement with Huckleberry House, Inc. in support of human  
services programs; to authorize the reimbursement of expenses incurred  
prior to the establishment of a purchase order; to authorize the  
expenditure of $48,556.02 from the 2024 General Fund budget; and to  
declare an emergency. ($48,556.02)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. FAVOR, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
0346-2024  
CA-36  
To authorize and direct the Director of the Department of Public Safety to  
donate a Ford armored rescue vehicle (2005 BearCat manufactured by  
Lenco) to the City of Dublin Police Department; and to waive the relevant  
provisions of Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Codes relating to the  
Sale of City Owned Personal Property. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0351-2024  
0434-2024  
CA-37  
CA-38  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter into  
a contract with Columbus Humane to assist in the performance of animal  
cruelty investigations; to authorize the expenditure of $325,000.00 from  
the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($325,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Administrative and Presiding Judge of the Franklin  
County Municipal Court to enter into contract with Ohio Translation  
Services for foreign language interpreter services for the Franklin County  
Municipal Court; to authorize the expenditure of an amount not to exceed  
$150,000.00 from the general fund; and to declare an emergency.  
($150,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0435-2024  
CA-39  
To authorize the Administrative and Presiding Judge of the Franklin  
County Municipal Court to enter into contract with Microgenics  
Corporation DBA Thermo Fisher Scientific for the rental of a chemistry  
analyzer; to authorize the expenditure of an amount not to exceed  
$200,000.00 from the specialized docket and probation user fee funds;  
and to declare an emergency. ($200,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0466-2024  
CA-40  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter into  
contract with Community Crime Patrol, Inc., a non-profit organization, to  
provide citizen patrollers to assist the Division of Police in the control and  
prevention of crime in residential neighborhoods of the Hilltop area,  
Franklinton, Merion Village/German Village Area, Olde Towne  
East/Franklin Park, Northland/North Linden Area, South Clintonville,  
Weinland Park and Old North Columbus, along with many city parks; to  
authorize the expenditure of $375,000.00 from the General Fund; and to  
declare an emergency. ($375,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0486-2024  
CA-41  
To authorize and direct the Director of the Department of Public Safety to  
pay the City's proportionate share of operational and administrative  
support activities of the Franklin County Emergency Management and  
Homeland Security program including the mass notification system and  
outdoor warning siren system fees; to authorize the expenditure of  
$947,650.75 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency.  
($947,650.75)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
0185-2024  
CA-42  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this  
ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase  
Agreement with Schneider Electric Systems USA, Inc. for Process  
Control Computer Supplies and Maintenance for the Division of Water;  
and to authorize the expenditure of $383,000.00 from the Water  
Operating Fund. ($383,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0252-2024  
CA-43  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to associate all General Budget reservations resulting from this  
ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase  
Agreements for the purchase of Centrex and Data Services with AT&T  
for the Division of Power, the Division of Water and the Division of  
Sewerage and Drainage; to authorize the expenditure of $175,000.00  
from the Electricity Operating Fund, $100,000.00 from the Water  
Operating Fund, and $125,000.00 from the Sewer Operating Fund, and  
to declare an emergency. ($400,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0259-2024  
CA-44  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to associate all  
General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the  
appropriate current and pending Universal Term Contract Purchase  
Agreements for the purchase of materials and supplies for the Division  
of Sewerage and Drainage, Surveillance Laboratory; and to authorize the  
expenditure of $210,000.00 from the Sewerage Operating Fund.  
($210,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0267-2024  
CA-45  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to  
associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance  
with the Indefinite Quantity Contract with Burgess & Niple, Inc. for ADS  
Flow Monitoring Services and to authorize the expenditure of $76,000.00  
from the Sewer Operating Fund. ($76,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0271-2024  
0402-2024  
CA-46  
CA-47  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to renew a  
contract with Gable Elevator, Inc. for Elevator Maintenance Services; and  
to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
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 CTL Engineering Inc. for the Construction  
Administration/Construction Inspection Services 2023-2025 contract; to  
authorize an amendment to the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to  
authorize a transfer of funds from the Water Reserve Fund to the Water  
Fresh Water Market Rate Fund; to authorize the appropriation of funds in  
the Water Reserve Fund and the Water Fresh Water Market Rate Fund;  
to authorize the expenditure of $560,070.32 from the Water Fresh Water  
Market Rate Fund for the contract modification; and to declare an  
emergency. ($560,070.32)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0410-2024  
CA-48  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify a  
contract with Bricker Graydon LLP for tax advisory services; to authorize  
the expenditure of $100,000.00 from the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund;  
to authorize the expenditure of $25,000.00 from the General Fund; and to  
declare an emergency. ($125,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0420-2024  
0437-2024  
CA-49  
CA-50  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify  
the service contract with Bermex, Inc. to provide Water Meter Reading  
Services for the Division of Water; and to authorize the expenditure of  
$950,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund; and to declare an  
emergency. ($950,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to associate all General Budget reservations resulting from this  
ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract/Purchase  
Agreement with The Henry P. Thompson Company, LLC, for the  
purchase of Fairbanks Morse Pump Parts and Service for the  
rehabilitation and replacement of pumps at the Hap Cremean Water  
Plant; to authorize the Department of Public Utilities to purchase more  
than $100,000.00 in a fiscal year from the Universal Term Contract for  
Fairbanks Morse Pump Parts and Service; to authorize an amendment  
to the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash  
and appropriation within the Water Bond Fund; to authorize an  
expenditure of $500,000.00 from the Water Bond Fund; and to declare  
an emergency. ($500,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0464-2024  
CA-51  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify a contract with Deer  
Valley Farm Supply for the Class B Liquid Biosolids Land Application  
Program; to authorize the expenditure of $600,000.00 from the Sanitary  
Sewerage Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($600,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
APPOINTMENTS  
A0046-2024  
CA-52  
CA-53  
Appointment of Jeffrey C. Hunley, 2316 East Livingston Avenue, Bexley,  
Ohio 43209, to serve on the Central Ohio Regional Transit Authority  
Board of Trustees, replacing Timothy Skinner, with a new term expiration  
date of March 31, 2024 (resume attached).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
A0047-2024  
Appointment of Jean M. Halpin, 701 West Main Street, Westerville, OH  
43081, to serve on the Columbus Board of Health, replacing Karen  
Jefferson Morrison, with a new term start date of February 1, 2024 and  
an expiration date of January 31, 2028 (resume attached).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
A0050-2024  
A0051-2024  
CA-54  
CA-55  
Appointment of Tiffany Jeffers, to serve on the Building Commission,  
replacing Mark Wagner with a new term expiration date of February 28,  
2026 (resume attached).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
Appointment of Anthony Ciardelli to serve on the Building Commission,  
replacing Mario Ciardelli, with a new term expiration date of February 28,  
2027 (resume attached).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
Approval of the Consent Agenda  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Shayla Favor,  
including all the preceding items marked as having been approved on the  
Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, 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  
3011-2023  
SR-1  
To make appropriations for the 12 months ending December 31, 2024,  
for each of the several Object Classes for which the City of Columbus  
has to provide from the monies known to be in the treasury of said City of  
Columbus, in the fund known as the General Fund, during the said 12  
months from the collection of all taxes and from other sources of revenue,  
the amount of $1,194,700,000.00 $1,211,579,657.00; and to declare an  
emergency ($1,194,700,000.00 $1,211,579,657.00)  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Shayla Favor, that this  
Ordinance be Amended as submitted to the Clerk. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Shayla Favor, that this  
Ordinance be Postponed to 03/04/2024. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
3012-2023  
SR-2  
To make appropriations and transfers for the 12 months ending  
December 31, 2024 for other funds for various divisions; to authorize the  
City Auditor to make transfers as may be necessary; and to declare an  
emergency.  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De  
Padilla, that this Ordinance be Amended as submitted to the Clerk. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De  
Padilla, that this Ordinance be Postponed to 3/04/2024. The motion carried by  
the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
0187-2024  
SR-3  
To establish a new authorized strength ordinance for various divisions in  
the City of Columbus to be consistent with the adopted 2024 budget; to  
repeal ordinance 3525-2023; and to declare an emergency.  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De  
Padilla, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
0374-2024  
SR-4  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to enter into contract with the Greater Columbus Arts Council, Inc. for the  
purpose of distributing 2024 Admissions Tax proceeds to provide  
funding for grants to artists and arts organizations that serve as the  
foundation for the city’s profile as a vibrant, inclusive city; to authorize the  
appropriation and expenditure of proceeds from the Creation, Innovation  
and Inclusion Fund anticipated to be $12,140,000.00; and to declare an  
emergency. ($12,140,000.00)  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy,  
that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
0387-2024  
SR-5  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to enter into contract with the Franklin County Convention Facilities  
Authority (FCCFA) for the purpose of distributing 2024 Admissions Tax  
proceeds from the Facility Stabilization Fund for the purpose of  
infrastructure investment in Nationwide Arena; to authorize the  
appropriation and expenditure of an estimated $3,250,000.00 from the  
Facility Stabilization Fund; and to declare an emergency.  
($3,250,000.00).  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De  
Padilla, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
0417-2024  
SR-6  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to contract with  
Experience Columbus for marketing services to increase tourism and  
convention business and strengthen the image of the City of Columbus,  
Ohio; to authorize the expenditure of $12,878,000.00 from the  
Hotel/Motel Excise Tax Fund; and to declare an emergency  
($12,878,000.00).  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De  
Padilla, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
0418-2024  
SR-7  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to enter into contract with the Greater Columbus Arts Council, Inc. for the  
purpose of fostering and sustaining arts and cultural services that enrich  
the Columbus community; to authorize the expenditure of $8,781,000.00  
from the Hotel/Motel Excise Tax Fund in accordance with Section 371.02  
(c) of the Columbus City Codes; and to declare an emergency.  
($8,781,000.00).  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De  
Padilla, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
0484-2024  
SR-8  
To authorize the City Treasurer to modify its contract for banking services  
with Huntington Merchant Services; to authorize the expenditure of  
$2,242,500.00; and to declare an emergency. ($2,242,500.00)  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De  
Padilla, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS:  
BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
0389-2024  
SR-9  
To dissolve the Enterprise Zone Agreement with EX2 Investment LTD  
and Carr Supply Co. (collectively, referred to as “ENTERPRISE”); and to  
authorize and direct the Director of the Department of Development to  
notify as necessary the local and state tax authorities.  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De  
Padilla, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, 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  
0320-2024  
0370-2024  
0472-2024  
SR-10  
SR-11  
SR-12  
To authorize the City Attorney to file complaints in order to immediately  
appropriate and accept the remaining fee simple and lesser real estate  
necessary to timely complete the Pedestrian Safety - Courtright Road  
Sidewalks - Refugee Road to Groves Road Project (Project No.  
590105-10048); and to authorize an expenditure of $14,901.00 from the  
Streets and Highways General Obligation Bond Fund. ($14,901.00)  
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:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
To amend the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the  
transfer of cash and appropriation within the Streets and Highways Bond  
Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to expend up to  
$10,000,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund relative to the  
Roadway Improvements - I-70/71 South and East Freeway project; and  
to declare an emergency. ($10,000,000.00)  
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:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
To authorize the transfer of funds within the E Broad Commercial TIF  
Fund; to transfer funds from each of the Lucent Incentive District TIF Fund  
and the E Broad Dominion TIF Fund to the Lucent Incentive District TIF  
Capital Fund and the E Broad Dominion TIF Capital Fund respectively;  
to appropriate funds within the Lucent Incentive District TIF Fund, E  
Broad Dominion TIF Fund, Lucent Incentive District TIF Capital Fund, the  
E Broad Dominion TIF Capital Fund, and E Broad Commercial TIF  
Capital Fund; to authorize the Interim Director of the Department of  
Public Service to enter into contract with Trucco Construction Co., Inc. for  
the Roadway - Westbourne Avenue Extension project; to authorize the  
expenditure of $8,665,106.22 from the various TIF funds; and to declare  
an emergency. ($8,665,106.22)  
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:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, 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  
0414-2024  
SR-13  
To authorize the Board of Health to enter into initial contracts with the  
following qualified vendors: AIDS Healthcare Foundation, Equitas Health,  
Collaborative Research, LLC, Heart of Ohio Family Health Centers, The  
Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, The Ohio State  
University Wexner Medical Center, and Columbus Neighborhood Health  
Center d/b/a PrimaryOne Health; to authorize the Board of Health to  
modify those contracts if portions of previously appropriated and  
encumbered funds are unused, and reallocate unused funds amongst the  
initial vendors without the need for additional legislation for the Ryan  
White Part A HIV Care Grant Program for the provision of services  
allowable under the grant for persons with HIV or AIDS in central Ohio; to  
authorize the expenditure of $2,377,965.00 from the Health Department  
Grants Fund to pay the costs thereof; to waive applicable provisions of  
Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Codes; and to declare an emergency.  
($2,377,965.00)  
A motion was made by Melissa Green, seconded by Shayla Favor, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
0443-2024  
SR-14  
To authorize the Board of Health to enter into initial contracts with  
qualified vendors, modify those contracts if portions of previously  
appropriated and encumbered funds are unused, and reallocate unused  
funds by entering into contracts with newly identified and qualified  
vendors pursuant to federal requirements, for the Ending the HIV  
Epidemic Grant Program for the provision of services allowable under  
the grant for persons with HIV or AIDS in central Ohio; to authorize the  
expenditure of $328,218.00 from the Health Department Grants Fund to  
pay the costs thereof; to waive applicable provisions of City Code 329;  
and to declare an emergency. ($328,218.00)  
A motion was made by Melissa Green, seconded by Shayla Favor, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
0453-2024  
SR-15  
To authorize and direct the Board of Health to enter into contracts with  
the following vendors: Columbus Neighborhood Health Center, Inc. (dba  
PrimaryOne Health), Heart of Ohio Family Health Centers, Lower Lights  
Christian Health Center, Inc., Southeast, Inc., The Ohio State University  
College of Nursing, and Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio to  
provide primary health care and dental services at community-based  
health centers; to authorize the expenditure of $4,299,110.00 from the  
Health Special Revenue Fund; and to declare an emergency.  
($4,299,110.00)  
A motion was made by Melissa Green, seconded by Shayla Favor, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
0459-2024  
SR-16  
To authorize the Board of Health to enter into contract with Health  
Access, LLC, for the Ryan White Part A HIV Care Grant Program for the  
provision of services allowable under the grant for persons with HIV or  
AIDS in central Ohio; to authorize an expenditure from the Health  
Department Grants Fund to pay the costs thereof; to waive the  
competitive bidding requirements of Chapter 329 of the Columbus City  
Codes; and to declare an emergency. ($90,000.00)  
A motion was made by Melissa Green, seconded by Christopher Wyche, that  
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
A motion was made by Shayla Favor, seconded by Rob Dorans, to Motion to  
Recess the Regular Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
RECESSED AT 6:27 P.M.  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Shayla Favor, to  
Motion to Reconvene the Regular Meeting. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
RECONVENED AT 7:07 P.M.  
PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. FAVOR, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
0404-2024  
SR-17  
To authorize the Director of Public Safety, on behalf of the Division of  
Police, to modify the current contract with Pro-Tow, Inc. for the  
continuation of towing management services; to authorize an expenditure  
of $1,800,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency.  
($1,800,000.00)  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Shayla Favor, that  
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
0405-2024  
SR-18  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety, on behalf of  
the Division of Police, to enter into contract with Veracities Public Benefit  
Corporation for the training of officers in Forensic Experiential Trauma  
Interview methodology (FETI); to waive the competitive bidding  
provisions of the Columbus City Codes; to authorize an expenditure of  
$128,205.00 from the Police Continual Educational Fund and  
Entrepreneurial Training Program Fund; to appropriate funds in the  
Entrepreneurial Training Program Fund; and to declare an emergency.  
($128,205.00)  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Shayla Favor, that  
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
0493-2024  
SR-19  
To authorize and direct the Director of the Department of Public Safety to  
enter into contract with the Franklin County Board of Commissioners and  
expend funds for use of the Franklin County Correction Centers for the  
housing of City of Columbus prisoners; to authorize the expenditure of  
$2,000,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency.  
($2,000,000.00)  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Nicholas Bankston,  
that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, 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  
0183-2024  
SR-20  
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, supplies and services for the Division of Water;  
and to authorize the expenditure of $2,373,000.00 from the Water  
Operating Fund. ($2,373,000.00)  
A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Shayla Favor, that  
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
0184-2024  
SR-21  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to associate all  
General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the  
appropriate current and pending Universal Term Contract Purchase  
Agreements for the purchase of materials and supplies for the Division of  
Power; and to authorize the expenditure of $4,500,000.00 from the  
Electricity Operating Fund. ($4,500,000.00)  
A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Shayla Favor, that  
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
0192-2024  
SR-22  
To authorize the City Attorney to file complaints in order to appropriate  
and accept the remaining fee simple and lesser real estate necessary to  
timely complete the Petzinger Road Stormwater System Improvements  
Project; and to authorize an expenditure of $1,200.00 from the Storm  
Sewer Bond Fund. ($1,200.00)  
A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Melissa Green, that  
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
0199-2024  
SR-23  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify the professional  
engineering services agreement with Hatch Associates Consultants Inc.  
for the Hap Cremean Water Plant Concrete Rehabilitation Project; to  
authorize an amendment to the 2023 Capital Improvements Budget; to  
authorize the appropriation and transfer of cash from the Water System  
Reserve Fund to the Water Fresh Water Market Rate Fund; and to  
authorize the appropriation of funds and expenditure of $1,925,000.00  
from the Water Fresh Water Market Rate Fund to pay for the contract  
modification. ($1,925,000.00)  
A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Melissa Green, that  
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
0207-2024  
SR-24  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to associate all  
General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the  
appropriate current and pending Universal Term Contract Purchase  
Agreements for the purchase of materials and supplies for the Division of  
Power; and to authorize the expenditure of $2,300,000.00 from the  
Electricity Operating Fund. ($2,300,000.00)  
A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Melissa Green, that  
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
0289-2024  
SR-25  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to associate all  
General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the  
appropriate current and pending Universal Term Contract Purchase  
Agreements for the purchase of materials, supplies and services for the  
Division of Sewerage and Drainage, Southerly Wastewater Treatment  
Plant; and to authorize the expenditure of $3,146,000.00 from the  
Sewerage Operating Fund. ($3,146,000.00)  
A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Melissa Green, that  
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
0442-2024  
SR-26  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify  
contracts with Ohio Mulch Supply, Inc. and Quasar Energy Group  
LLC-North Tree Farm for the Deep Row Hybrid Poplar Tree Farm #2  
Program; to authorize the expenditure of $3,600,000.00 from the  
Sanitary Sewerage Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency.  
($3,600,000.00)  
A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Shayla Favor, that  
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, 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  
WYCHE  
0327-2024  
SR-27  
To amend section 1145.88 of Chapter 1145, “Sewer Use Regulations,”  
of the Columbus City Codes, to authorize the Director of the Department  
of Public Utilities to access and take corrective actions on public sanitary  
service mains and manholes in those areas served by the City’s sanitary  
sewer system where the Blueprint Columbus inflow and infiltration  
program will be implemented.  
Christopher Wyche  
Sponsors:  
A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy,  
that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, 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:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
ADJOURNED AT 7:21 P.M.