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Minutes - Final  
Columbus City Council  
Monday, April 8, 2024  
5:00 PM  
City Council Chambers, Rm 231  
REGULAR MEETING NO. #19 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, APRIL 8, 2024  
at 5:00 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.  
ROLL CALL  
2 - Melissa Green, and Emmanuel Remy  
Absent:  
Present:  
7 -  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
READING AND DISPOSAL OF THE JOURNAL  
A motion was made by Shayla Favor, seconded by Christopher Wyche, to  
Dispense with the reading of the Journal and Approve. The motion carried by  
the following vote:  
2 - Melissa Green, and Emmanuel Remy  
Absent:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE JOURNAL  
COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS RECEIVED BY CITY CLERK'S OFFICE  
C0010-2024  
1
THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE  
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF WEDNESDAY APRIL 3, 2024  
Transfer Type: D5 D6  
To: Goodfellas Short North LLC  
608 N High St  
Columbus, OH 43215  
From: OCharleys LLC  
DBA O Charleys  
4850 Morse Rd  
Columbus, OH 43230  
Permit #: 3254713  
New Type: D3 D3A  
To: Gusses Enterprises LLC  
1439 N High St  
Columbus, OH 43201  
Permit #: 34558850005  
New Type: D1  
To: Mi Tradicion 3 LLC  
3782 S Hamilton Rd  
Columbus, OH 43125  
Permit #: 5897198  
Advertise Date: 4/6/2024  
Agenda Date: 4/8/2024  
Return Date: 4/18/2024  
Read and Filed  
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION  
BANKSTON  
0081X-2024  
2
To Recognize and Celebrate April 1st to April 8th as National Community  
Development Week  
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  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Shayla Favor, that this  
Ceremonial Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:  
2 - Melissa Green, and Emmanuel Remy  
Absent:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
BARROSO DE PADILLA  
0089X-2024  
3
To Honor and Recognize April 3, 2024 as Asian American, Pacific  
Islander, and Native Hawaiian Women’s Equal Pay Day  
Sponsors:  
Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nicholas Bankston, Nancy Day-Achauer,  
Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel V. Remy,  
Christopher Wyche and Shannon G. Hardin  
A motion was made by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, seconded by Shayla  
Favor, that this Ceremonial Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
2 - Melissa Green, and Emmanuel Remy  
Absent:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
DAY-ACHAUER  
0078X-2024  
4
Celebrating The Ohio State University’s 2023-2024 Women’s Ice  
Hockey Team  
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  
A motion was made by Nancy Day-Achauer, seconded by Shayla Favor, that  
this Ceremonial Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
2 - Melissa Green, and Emmanuel Remy  
Absent:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
0080X-2024  
5
To Proclaim April as Parkinson’s Awareness Month and Recognize the  
Parkinson’s Foundation’s Moving Day  
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  
A motion was made by Nancy Day-Achauer, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De  
Padilla, that this Ceremonial Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
2 - Melissa Green, and Emmanuel Remy  
Absent:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
FAVOR  
0083X-2024  
6
To recognize April 2024 as National Fair Housing Month and to  
commend the Columbus REALTORS® for their efforts to promote  
housing equality  
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  
A motion was made by Shayla Favor, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De  
Padilla, that this Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
2 - Melissa Green, and Emmanuel Remy  
Absent:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
HARDIN  
0086X-2024  
7
To Celebrate the Legacy of Jazz in Columbus and Recognize April as  
Jazz Appreciation Month in the City 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:  
2 - Melissa Green, and Emmanuel Remy  
Absent:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, 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 Rob Dorans, to waive  
the reading of the titles of first reading legislation. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
2 - Melissa Green, and Emmanuel Remy  
Absent:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
0399-2024  
FR-1  
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the  
Office of Construction Management, to enter into a professional  
architectural / engineering services agreement with Roger D. Fields &  
Associates, for the East Central Health Facility Upgrades project; to  
authorize a transfer and expenditure up to $60,690.00 within the  
Neighborhood Health Center Capital Reserve Fund; and to authorize an  
amendment to the 2023 Capital Improvements Budget. ($60,690.00)  
Read for the First Time  
0823-2024  
FR-2  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology, on behalf of  
the Office of the Mayor, to enter into contract with Indigov Corporation for  
software licensing services in accordance with the provisions of sole  
source procurement of Columbus City Codes; and to authorize the  
expenditure of $63,168.00 from the Information Services Operating  
Fund. ($63,168.00)  
Read for the First Time  
0829-2024  
0831-2024  
FR-3  
FR-4  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a  
Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Police Pursuit  
Vehicles with Geo. Byers Sons Holding Inc.; and to authorize the  
expenditure of $1.00. ($1.00)  
Read for the First Time  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a  
Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Computers and  
Accessories with Brown Enterprise Solutions, LLC and Law and Order  
Technology LLC; and to authorize the expenditure of $2.00. ($2.00)  
Read for the First Time  
0888-2024  
FR-5  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into four (4)  
Universal Term Contracts for the option to purchase Personal Safety  
Products with Jendco Safety Supply Inc., Fastenal Company, W.W.  
Grainger, Inc., and Bound Tree Medical LLC; and to authorize the  
expenditure of $4.00. ($4.00)  
Read for the First Time  
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS:  
BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
0804-2024  
FR-6  
To authorize the transfer and expenditure of up to $350,000.00 from the  
General Fund pursuant to the Grant Agreement dated December 12,  
2023 between the City and North Market Development Authority, Inc. to  
provide sufficient cash for the grant from the Department of Development  
for the purpose of providing operational support to the nonprofit  
organization due to budgetary impacts as a result of the ongoing  
construction activities on the adjacent parcel. ($350,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR.  
DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
0728-2024  
FR-7  
To authorize the Interim Director of Public Service to enter into a  
professional services contract with T.E.C. Engineering, Inc. for the  
Signals - Signal Timing - General Engineering project; to authorize the  
expenditure of up to $400,000.00 from the Street Construction  
Maintenance and Repair Fund to pay for this contract. ($400,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
0873-2024  
0882-2024  
FR-8  
FR-9  
To authorize the Interim Director of the Department of Public Service to  
execute those documents necessary for the transfer of right-of-way  
consisting of a collective 0.744 acre portion of Bon Air Drive and South  
Park Drive to Clark Baltzell and Gloria Zaharoff.  
Read for the First Time  
To authorize the Interim Director of the Department of Public Service to  
execute those documents necessary for the City to grant an  
encroachment easement at 222 West Lane Avenue and legally allow  
Lane and Norwich Columbus Owner, LLC to extend into the public  
rights-of-way; and to authorize the acceptance of five hundred dollars  
($500.00) for the granting of said easement.  
Read for the First Time  
0956-2024  
FR-10  
To authorize the City Auditor to appropriate $325,000.00 within the  
General Fund, Neighborhood Initiative Subfund; to authorize the Interim  
Director of the Department of Public Service to enter into grant  
agreements with the Short North Alliance, Inc., the Capital Crossroads  
Special Improvement District of Columbus, Inc., and the Columbus  
Fashion Initiative dba Columbus Fashion Alliance in support of their  
respective open-streets event programming; and to authorize the  
expenditure of $300,000.00 within the General Fund, Neighborhood  
Initiatives subfund. ($325,000.00)  
Lourdes Barroso De Padilla  
Sponsors:  
Read for the First Time  
NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR.  
WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
0778-2024  
FR-11  
To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into  
a grant agreement with the Ohio EPA and accept a grant in the amount  
of $46,823.00 for recycling and litter prevention; to authorize the  
appropriation of $46,823.00 in the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund.  
($46,823.00)  
Read for the First Time  
HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: FAVOR, CHR. GREEN, VICE  
CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
0876-2024  
FR-12  
FR-13  
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 (168 S Harris Ave.) held in the Land Bank  
pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program.  
Read for the First Time  
0877-2024  
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 (2314 Middlehurst Dr.) held in the Land Bank  
pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program.  
Read for the First Time  
HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. FAVOR, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
0800-2024  
FR-14  
To authorize and direct the Office of CelebrateOne to accept grant funds  
from the Franklin County Department of Job and Family Services in the  
amount of $130,784.16; and to authorize the appropriation to the Office  
of CelebrateOne within the City’s General Government Grant Fund.  
Read for the First Time  
PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
0249-2024  
FR-15  
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to associate all  
General Budget Reservations for the purchase of Cellular Voice and  
Wireless Data Communication Services for the Department of Public  
Utilities from an existing Cooperative State of Ohio Term Contract  
established for such purpose by the State of Ohio, Department of  
Administrative Services Purchasing Office, with Cellco Partnership, dba  
Verizon Wireless; and to authorize the expenditure of $100,000.00 from  
the Water Operating Fund, and $50,000.00 from the Sewerage  
Operating Fund. ($150,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
0647-2024  
FR-16  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction  
contract with Trucco Construction Company, Inc., for the Blueprint Linden  
Hudson McGuffey, Manchester Ave Water Line Improvements, &  
Celebrate One Blueprint Linden Hudson McGuffey Sidewalk project; to  
authorize the appropriation and transfer of funds from the Sanitary Sewer  
Reserve Fund to the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund and the Water  
Reserve Fund to the Water Supply Revolving Loan Fund; to authorize the  
appropriation of funds within the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund, the  
Water Supply Revolving Loan Fund, and the Sewer Grants Sanitary  
Fund; to authorize an amendment to the 2023 Capital Improvement  
Budget; to authorize the transfer of funds between projects within the  
Streets and Highways Bond Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of up  
to $23,423,354.00 to pay for the project. ($23,423,354.00).  
Read for the First Time  
0683-2024  
FR-17  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a construction contract with K & W Roofing, Inc. for the Jackson Pike  
Waste Water Treatment Plant DC3 and DC4 Roof Replacement project;  
to authorize an amendment to the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget;  
and to authorize the expenditure of up to $414,680.00 for the project.  
($414,680.00)  
Read for the First Time  
0701-2024  
FR-18  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a construction contract with General Maintenance and Engineering Co.,  
for the Southerly Waste Water Treatment Plant West Primary Control  
Roof Replacement project; to authorize an amendment to the 2023  
Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation and transfer  
of funds from the Sanitary Reserve Fund to the Sanitary-Fresh Water  
Market Rate Program Fund; to authorize the appropriation and  
expenditure of up to $216,000.00 from the Sanitary-Fresh Water Market  
Rate Program Fund for the contract; and to authorize an expenditure of  
up to $2,000.00 from the Sanitary Bond Fund to pay for the prevailing  
wage services for the project. ($218,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
0704-2024  
FR-19  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a construction contract with General Maintenance and Engineering Co.,  
for the Whittier Street Control House Roof Replacement; to authorize an  
amendment to the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the  
appropriation and transfer of funds from the Sanitary Reserve Fund to the  
Sanitary-Fresh Water Market Rate Program Fund; to authorize the  
appropriation and expenditure of up to $324,000.00 from the  
Sanitary-Fresh Water Market Rate Program Fund for the contract; and to  
authorize an expenditure of up to $2,000.00 from the Sanitary Bond Fund  
to pay for the prevailing wage services for the project. ($326,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
0740-2024  
FR-20  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to accept the 2023 EcoSmart  
Choice Sustainability Grant Award in the amount of $167,302.25 for the  
Division of Power; to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify  
the contract with Solar United Neighbors (SUN) and IMPACT Community  
Action for the Low- to Moderate-Income (LMI) Solar Co-Op program; and  
to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $167,302.25 from the  
Electricity Grants Fund to support this modification. ($167,302.25)  
Read for the First Time  
0754-2024  
0789-2024  
FR-21  
FR-22  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify  
the contract with HDR Engineering, Inc. for the Electrical Upgrades  
Program to extend it an additional year to May 19, 2025. ($0.00)  
Read for the First Time  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to renew for  
an additional year and modify the contract with Williams Forestry &  
Associates, LLC for the Reservoir Restoration Project; and to authorize  
the expenditure of $300,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund.  
($300,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
0809-2024  
FR-23  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to apply for  
a Grid Resilience Formula Grant for Furnace 14043 Distribution Circuit  
Project from the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO); to  
authorize the execution of grant and other requisite agreements with  
PUCO and other entities providing for the acceptance and administration  
of said grant award on behalf of the Department of Public Utilities; to  
authorize the expenditure of any awarded funds and the refund of any  
unused funds. ($0.00).  
Read for the First Time  
0810-2024  
FR-24  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to apply for  
a Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Grant for the Blueprint Hilltop -  
Eureka/Fremont Wastewater Project from the Ohio Department of  
Development; to authorize the execution of grant and other requisite  
agreements with the Ohio Department of Development and other entities  
providing for the acceptance and administration of said grant award on  
behalf of the Department of Public Utilities; to authorize the expenditure  
of any awarded funds and the refund of any unused funds. ($0.00)  
Read for the First Time  
0825-2024  
FR-25  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to apply for  
participation in the Rehabilitation of High Hazard Potential Dam Program  
from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources; to authorize the  
execution of the grant and other requisite agreements with ODNR for the  
acceptance and administration of said grant award on behalf of the  
Department of Public Utilities; to authorize the expenditure of any  
awarded funds and the refund of any unused funds. ($0.00).  
Read for the First Time  
0835-2024  
0859-2024  
FR-26  
FR-27  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to apply for  
a Brightening Ohio Communities Grant for the Hilltop Phase II Street  
Lighting Project from the Ohio Department of Development; to authorize  
award of the grant if funded; and to authorize the expenditure of any  
awarded funds and the refund of any unused funds. ($0.00).  
Read for the First Time  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to apply for,  
accept, and enter into Water Supply Revolving Account Loan  
Agreements with the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency and the  
Ohio Water Development Authority during Program Year 2025 for the  
construction of water distribution and supply system improvements; and  
to designate a repayment source for the loans. ($0.00)  
Read for the First Time  
0866-2024  
FR-28  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify  
and extend the contract with Phinney Industrial Roofing Services &  
Maintenance, LLC for roofing maintenance services at the Division of  
Sewerage & Drainage and Division of Water facilities; and to authorize  
the expenditure of $350,000.00 from the Sewer Operating Sanitary Fund  
and $47,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund. ($397,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
DAY-ACHAUER  
0697-2024  
FR-29  
To amend Columbus City Codes Title 19, Chapter 919, Section 919.24  
Park Rules and Regulations; Fireworks, in order to address changes to  
the state law regarding fireworks and to reflect the amendments to Title  
25, the Columbus Fire Prevention Code.  
Nancy Day-Achauer  
Sponsors:  
Read for the First Time  
0698-2024  
FR-30  
To amend various sections within Columbus City Codes Chapter 921  
regarding watercraft on reservoirs.  
Nancy Day-Achauer  
Sponsors:  
Read for the First Time  
WYCHE  
0550-2024  
FR-31  
To enact Section 1163.24 of the Columbus City Codes, to establish net  
metering service for Division of Power customers to connect distributed  
generation that uses advanced energy resources to the Division’s  
distribution system; to set conditions of service for net metering  
customers; and to determine how monthly energy charges will be  
measured.  
Christopher Wyche  
Sponsors:  
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ZONING: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
REZONINGS/AMENDMENTS  
0944-2024  
FR-32  
FR-33  
To amend Ordinance #1130-90, passed June 13, 1990 (Z89-093), for  
property located at 4080 BUSINESS PARK DR. (43204), by repealing  
Section 3 and replacing with a new Section 3 to modify the limitation text  
as it pertains to the allowable uses within Parcel A and Parcel B  
(Rezoning Amendment #Z89-093A).  
Read for the First Time  
0965-2024  
To rezone 2223 CLEVELAND AVE. (43211), being 0.64± acres located  
at the northwest corner of Cleveland Avenue and Kenmore Road, From:  
C-3, Commercial District, CPD, Commercial Planned Development  
District and R-3, Residential District, To: CPD, Commercial Planned  
Development District (Rezoning #Z23-053).  
Read for the First Time  
0971-2024  
FR-34  
To rezone 1826 E. LIVINGSTON AVE. (43205), being 3.27± acres  
located at the northeast corner of East Livingston Avenue and Rhoads  
Avenue, From: M, Manufacturing District, To: AR-2, Apartment  
Residential District (Rezoning #Z22-042).  
Read for the First Time  
VARIANCES  
0773-2024  
FR-35  
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.037, R-2F  
residential district; 3312.49(C), Required Parking; 3332.05(A)(4), Area  
district lot width requirements; 3332.14, R-2F area district requirements;  
3332.19, Fronting; 3332.25, Maximum side yards required; 3332.26(C)  
(1), Minimum side yard permitted; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the  
Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 228 REINHARD AVE.  
(43206), to allow two single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced  
development standards in the R-2F, Residential District (Council  
Variance #CV23-153).  
Read for the First Time  
0972-2024  
FR-36  
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3333.025, AR-2  
apartment residential district use; 3309.14(A), Height districts;  
3312.49(C), Required parking; 3333.18, Building lines; and 3333.255,  
Perimeter yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the properties located  
at 1826 E. LIVINGSTON AVE. (43205), to allow mixed-use development  
with reduced development standards in the AR-2, Apartment Residential  
District (Council Variance #CV23-070).  
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CA  
CONSENT ACTIONS  
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION:  
BANKSTON  
0079X-2024  
CA-1  
To Recognize and Celebrate the 125th Year Anniversary of the Godman  
Guild Association  
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.  
DORANS  
0091X-2024  
CA-2  
To Congratulate Docille Mycomyiza as the 2024 George Meany Awards  
Youth Services Award Recipient.  
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.  
0092X-2024  
0093X-2024  
0094X-2024  
0095X-2024  
CA-3  
CA-4  
CA-5  
CA-6  
To Congratulate Dorsey Hager as the 2024 George Meany Awards  
Community Service Award Recipient.  
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.  
To Congratulate John Woolum as the 2024 George Meany Scout Award  
Recipient.  
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.  
To Congratulate Elizabeth Brown as the 2024 George Meany Community  
Leadership Award Recipient.  
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.  
To Congratulate Susan Wilson as the 2024 George Meany Award  
Recipient.  
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.  
HARDIN  
0087X-2024  
CA-7  
To honor, recognize and celebrate the life of Wiley E. Bates Jr.,  
1944-2024  
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  
0212-2024  
CA-8  
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 and to  
establish related purchase orders for oil and greases for the Fleet  
Management Division; to authorize the expenditure of $360,000.00 from  
the Fleet Management Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency.  
($360,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0213-2024  
0498-2024  
0774-2024  
CA-9  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to establish various  
purchase orders with The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. for tires on  
behalf of the Fleet Management Division, per the terms and conditions of  
a previously established Universal Term Contract; to authorize the  
expenditure of $750,000.00 from the Fleet Management Operating Fund;  
and to declare an emergency. ($750,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-10  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to enter into a contract on behalf of the Facilities Management Division  
with Ohio Technical Services, Inc. for inspection, testing, removal, and/or  
remediation of hazardous materials from city facilities; to authorize the  
expenditure of $430,030.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an  
emergency. ($430,030.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-11  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to execute those documents necessary to transfer ownership of a  
transmitter system, VHF antenna, and associated lines and cables, to the  
U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric  
Administration that have no further value to the City; and to waive the  
provisions of Columbus City Code regarding the sale of City-owned  
personal property.  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0796-2024  
0854-2024  
CA-12  
CA-13  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a  
Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Light Duty Vehicles  
with Ricart Properties Inc.; and to authorize the expenditure of $1.00.  
($1.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the appropriation and expenditure of FY 2023 Department  
of Finance and Management - Grants Management Administration funds  
in the amount of $35,262.99 (Fund 2248); to authorize and direct the  
Director of the Department of Finance and Management to pay  
outstanding invoices for services rendered by Stone Environmental  
Engineering and Science Inc.; and to declare an emergency.  
($35,262.99)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0858-2024  
CA-14  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a  
Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Flygt Pump Parts and  
Services with Xylem Water Solutions U.S.A., Inc. in accordance with the  
sole source provisions of the Columbus City Code; to authorize the  
expenditure of $1.00 from General Budget Reservation BRPO002726;  
and to declare an emergency. ($1.00).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0862-2024  
0864-2024  
CA-15  
CA-16  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into four (4)  
contracts for the option to purchase Various Batteries with Grainger,  
Fastenal Co., WB Holdings I LLC and BPB Holding dba Batteries Plus  
LLC; to authorize the expenditure of $4.00; and to declare an emergency.  
($4.00).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to award a  
contract and execute those documents necessary to enter into an  
insurance brokerage and risk engineering services contract with USI  
Insurance Services, LLC for an initial term of one (1) year and four (4)  
consecutive one (1) year automatic renewal terms, with the initial contract  
term commencing May 1, 2024 and terminating April 30, 2025, and to  
declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0946-2024  
CA-17  
To amend the 2023 Capital Improvements Budget to be in line with the  
proposed 2024 Bond Sale; and to declare an emergency.  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS:  
BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
0772-2024  
CA-18  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to amend  
the Enterprise Zone Agreement for the first time for Assignment &  
Assumption with The Gravity Project 2, LLC to (1) remove The Gravity  
Project 2, LLC as ENTERPRISE and party to the AGREEMENT and to  
be replaced with Gravity 2 - Office, LLC as ENTERPRISE and party to  
the AGREEMENT, whereby Gravity 2 - Office, LLC will assume the terms  
and commitments of the AGREEMENT, (2) revise the description of the  
PROJECT SITE, and (3) revise the notice information related to  
ENTERPRISE within Section 6 of the AGREEMENT.  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR.  
DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
0747-2024  
CA-19  
To authorize the Interim Director of Public Service to enter into a contract  
modification with Kapsch TrafficCom USA, Inc. in connection with the  
Smart Columbus - CVE Road-Side Unit System Integrator project; to  
authorize the expenditure of up to $130,000.00 from the Street  
Construction Maintenance and Repair Fund; and to declare an  
emergency. ($130,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0762-2024  
CA-20  
To appropriate funds within the Community Development Act Fund; to  
authorize the Interim Director of Public Service to modify a professional  
services contract with Woolpert, Inc. for the Columbus Housing Initiatives  
- Wheatland Avenue Improvements project; to authorize the expenditure  
of up to $35,000.00 from the Community Development Act Fund to pay  
for this contract; and to declare an emergency. ($35,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR.  
WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
0338-2024  
CA-21  
To authorize the expenditure of $295,680.00 from the Recreation and  
Parks Operating Fund for the 2024 lease-purchase payments to PNC  
Bank, National Association and Lake Erie Golf Cars, LLC; to authorize  
the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into the fourth year of a  
lease agreement with PNC Bank, National Association and Lake Erie  
Golf Cars, LLC for the lease-purchase payments and maintenance of  
385 golf riding carts; and to declare an emergency. ($295,680.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0694-2024  
0695-2024  
CA-22  
CA-23  
To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to  
enter into contract with Traditional Hardwood Floors, LLC for the Gym  
Floor Refinishing 2024 Project; to authorize the expenditure of  
$74,156.92 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund; and to  
declare an emergency. ($74,156.92)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into a grant  
agreement with the State of Ohio, Department of Development, Office of  
Energy and Environment (OEE) for the Cleo Dumaree Athletic Complex  
and Franklin Park Adventure Center Energy Efficiency Project and  
accept a grant in the amount of $250,000.00; to authorize the  
appropriation of $250,000.00 in the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund;  
and to declare an emergency. ($250,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0696-2024  
CA-24  
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into a grant  
agreement with the State of Ohio, Department of Development, Office of  
Energy and Environment (OEE) for the Blackburn Park and Alum  
Industrial Energy Efficiency Grant Project and accept a grant in the  
amount of $156,193.00; to authorize the appropriation of $156,193.00 in  
the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency.  
($156,193.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0721-2024  
0723-2024  
CA-25  
CA-26  
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into a grant  
agreement with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) for  
the Urban Forestry Grant Program and to accept a grant in the amount of  
$500,000.00; and to authorize the appropriation of $500,000.00 in the  
Recreation and Parks Grant Fund. ($500,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to  
enter into contract with Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. for the  
Three Creeks Wetland Restoration Project; to authorize the transfer of  
$31,843.35 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to  
authorize the amendment of the 2023 Capital Improvements Budget; to  
authorize the expenditure of $156,843.35 from the Recreation and Parks  
Voted Bond Fund and Special Purpose Fund 2223; and to declare an  
emergency. ($156,843.35)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0779-2024  
CA-27  
To authorize the City Attorney to spend City funds to acquire and accept  
in good faith the real property located at 5600 McNaughten Road,  
Columbus, Ohio 43213 and contract for associated professional  
services in order for the Recreation and Parks Department to timely  
complete the acquisition of the property; to authorize and expend up to  
$845,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund and the  
Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of the  
Recreation and Parks Department to record a deed restriction on the  
property, and to declare an emergency. ($845,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0780-2024  
CA-28  
To authorize the City Attorney to spend City funds to acquire and accept  
in good faith the real property located at 2661 Sunbury Road, Columbus,  
Ohio 43219, and contract for associated professional services in order  
for the Recreation and Parks Department to timely complete the  
acquisition of the property; to authorize and expend up to $970,000.00  
from the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund and the Recreation and Parks  
Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks  
Department to record a deed restriction on the property, and to declare  
an emergency. ($970,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0901-2024  
CA-29  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Recreation and Parks to  
enter into a grant agreement with Make The Right Choice Columbus in  
support of their youth resources and referral programming; to authorize  
an expenditure of $100,000.00 within the Recreation and Parks  
Operation and Extension Fund; to authorize payment of reasonable food  
and non-alcoholic beverage expenses; and to declare an emergency.  
($100,000.00)  
Nicholas Bankston  
Sponsors:  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, & LABOR: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
0878-2024  
CA-30  
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with Tailor  
Made 4 Success Inc. in support of their Tailor Made Teen program; to  
authorize an appropriation and expenditure of $20,000.00 within the Job  
Growth subfund; to authorize reimbursement of certain expenses incurred  
prior to the creation of the purchase order; and to declare an emergency.  
($20,000.00)  
Nicholas Bankston  
Sponsors:  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0797-2024  
CA-31  
To authorize the Director of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) to  
enter into a grant agreement with Classic for Columbus Inc in support of  
the Classic for Columbus Academy job readiness programming and  
College Basketball All-Star Game event; to authorize the transfer of  
$25,000.00 within the General Fund; to authorize the appropriation and  
expenditure of $25,000.00 within the Job Growth subfund; to authorize  
the appropriation and expenditure of $25,000.00 from the General Fund;  
and to declare an emergency. ($50,000.00)  
Nicholas Bankston  
Sponsors:  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0880-2024  
CA-32  
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with East High  
Band Boosters in support of the Columbus East High School Marching  
Band; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure of $10,000.00 within  
the Job Growth subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($10,000.00)  
Nicholas Bankston  
Sponsors:  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: FAVOR, CHR. GREEN, VICE  
CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
0732-2024  
0733-2024  
0834-2024  
CA-33  
CA-34  
CA-35  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Building and Zoning  
Services to enter into contract with Franklin County to provide electrical  
inspections on their behalf; to authorize retroactive receipt of payment for  
services that began on January 1, 2024; and to declare an emergency.  
($116,666.69)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To amend Ordinance No. 2089-2023, passed by Columbus City Council  
on August 2, 2023, to allow for reimbursement of costs that have been  
incurred from January 1, 2024 until the creation of the purchase order in  
support of the Tenant Advocacy Project (TAP) to provide legal  
representation to residents facing an eviction. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the expenditure of $368,850.95 within the Lead Hazard  
Control Reduction Grant (Lead-19) in the General Government Grant  
Fund; to waive the provisions in Columbus City Codes Sections 111.14,  
329.18, and 329.09 pursuant to Columbus City Codes Section 329.15;  
to authorize the Director of the Department of Development, for the Lead  
Safe Columbus Program, to enter into grant agreements with  
homeowners if the grant amount is greater than $5,000.00, to approve  
purchase orders with contractors that may be greater than $50,000.00,  
and to modify a grant agreement with a homeowner or purchase order  
with a contractor to carry out the purpose of the grant program, all without  
having to return to City Council for each project for the Lead Safe  
Columbus Program; and to declare an emergency. ($368,850.95)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0879-2024  
0902-2024  
CA-36  
CA-37  
To amend Ordinance No. 3549-2023, passed by Columbus City Council  
on December 11, 2023, to allow for the correction of the date in which  
food and non-alcoholic beverage related expenditures would be  
allowable within the Beneficiary Agreement with the Community Shelter  
Board; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development, or his  
designee, to acquire three properties on Camden Avenue for the City’s  
Land Reutilization Program from Eboni Eiland and Martha Kellem; to  
execute any and all documents, as approved by the City Attorney,  
necessary for conveyance of title and related services; to authorize the  
appropriation of $42,500.00; to authorize an expenditure not to exceed  
$42,500.00 from the Land Management Fund; and to declare an  
emergency. ($42,500.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. FAVOR, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
0656-2024  
CA-38  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute  
grant agreements with United way of Central Ohio, Inc. in an amount up to  
$100,000.00 for Year 2 of the department’s Elevate! 2.0 program; to  
authorize the provision of services for a 12 month period from January 1,  
2024, to December 31, 2024; to authorize the payment for reasonable  
food and non-alcoholic beverages for participants of programs included  
in the grant agreements; to authorize the advancement of funds on a  
pre-determined schedule during the term of the agreement; to authorize  
the expenditure of up to $100,000.00 from the Emergency Human  
Services Fund. ($100,000.00).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
2 - Melissa Green, and Emmanuel Remy  
1 - Christopher Wyche  
Absent:  
Abstained:  
Affirmative:  
6 -  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, and Shannon Hardin  
0824-2024  
CA-39  
To authorize the Board of Health to modify existing contracts with James  
G. Ryan and Phillip L. Wright Jr., for hearing officer services; to authorize  
the expenditure to cover these modifications from the 2024 Health  
Special Revenue Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($18,150.00).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. FAVOR, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
0306-2024  
CA-40  
To authorize the Municipal Court Clerk to modify all contracts and  
purchase orders with ITPartners+ by assigning all past, present, and  
future contracts and purchase orders to ITPartners Plus Inc; to authorize  
the Municipal Court Clerk to enter into a renewal contract with ITPartners  
Plus Inc. for data storage services for the Franklin County Municipal  
Court; and to authorize the expenditure of $71,658.00 from the Municipal  
Court Clerk Computer Fund. ($71,658.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0726-2024  
0767-2024  
CA-41  
CA-42  
To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to sell to  
Officer John D. Dollmatch, for the sum of $1.00, a police canine with the  
registered name of “Kenzi” which has no further value to the Division of  
Police and to waive the provisions of Columbus City Code Chapter 329  
relating to the sale of City-owned personal property. ($1.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to  
associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance  
with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreement(s) for  
janitorial supplies with Key-4 Cleaning Supplies for the Division of Fire;  
to authorize the expenditure of $75,000.00 from the General Fund; and to  
declare an emergency. ($75,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0836-2024  
0853-2024  
CA-43  
CA-44  
To authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $647,330.00 from the  
Income Tax Set Aside Subfund; to authorize the correction of an existing  
purchase order associated with Ordinance 3269-2023 passed  
December 11, 2023; and to declare an emergency. ($647,330.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize and direct 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(s) on behalf of the Division of Fire for telephone  
services from an existing Universal Term Contract with AT&T; to  
authorize the expenditure of $200,000.00 from the General Fund; and to  
declare an emergency. ($200,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0887-2024  
CA-45  
To authorize the City Attorney to modify an existing contract with  
LexisNexis; to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,890.00 from the  
General Operating Fund and Land Acquisition Fund; and to declare an  
emergency. ($1,890.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
0051X-2024  
CA-46  
CA-47  
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  
Fountain Square Stormwater Improvements Project; ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0828-2024  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a professional services contract modification with ms consultants, inc. to  
add funding for the Fourth Water Plant Transmission Main project; to  
authorize an amendment to the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; 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 $901,234.82 from the Water Supply  
Revolving Loan Account Fund to pay for the contract modification; and to  
declare an emergency. ($901,234.82)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0857-2024  
CA-48  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Hitachi  
Maxco Sludge Collector Parts with Bearing Distributors, Inc; to authorize  
the expenditure of $1.00; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
APPOINTMENTS  
A0031-2024  
A0088-2024  
A0090-2024  
CA-49  
CA-50  
CA-51  
Appointment of Agata Brenneman, CelebrateOne Senior Manager of  
Community Engagement, 1111 E. Broad Street, Suite 302, Columbus,  
OH 43205, to the Columbus Public Health's Columbus & Franklin County  
Addiction Plan for a one year term, beginning January 1, 2024 (resume  
attached).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
Appointment of Jason Jenkins, Director, Columbus Office of Diversity  
and Inclusion, 1111 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205, to serve  
on the North Market Development Authority Board of Trustees, with a  
start date of January 1, 2024, and a term expiration date of December  
31, 2026 (biography attached).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
Reappointment of Trudy Bartley, Assistant Vice President, Local and  
Community Relations, The Ohio State University Office of Government  
Affairs, 300 Bricker Hall, 190 North Oval Mall, Columbus, OH 43210, to  
serve on the Central Ohio Transit Authority Board of Trustees, until such  
time as the appointment is rescinded or she resigns. (biography  
attached).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
A0091-2024  
A0092-2024  
CA-52  
CA-53  
Appointment of Danielle P. Tong, CelebrateOne Executive Director,  
1111 E. Broad Street, Suite 302, Columbus, OH 43205, to serve on the  
CelebrateOne Not For Profit Board of Directors for a term to run  
concurrent with her employment as the Executive Director of  
CelebrateOne.  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
Appointment of Dr. Mysheika Roberts, City of Columbus Health  
Commissioner, Department of Public Health, 240 Parsons Ave,  
Columbus, OH 43215 to serve on the CelebrateOne Not For Profit Board  
of Directors for the duration of her term as Columbus Public Health  
Commissioner.  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
A0093-2024  
A0095-2024  
CA-54  
CA-55  
Reappointment of Ralph Abbott III, Senior Vice President, Harvest Small  
Business Finance, LLC, 3982 Powell Road, Suite 234, Powell, OH  
43065, to serve on the Columbus-Franklin County Finance Authority, with  
a new term expiration date of April 30, 2028 (profile attached).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
Appointment of Amy Edwards Taylor, President, Downtown Columbus  
Inc., 150 S Front Street, Suite 210, Columbus, OH 43215, to serve on the  
Central Ohio Regional Transit Authority Board of Trustees, replacing  
Jennifer Gallagher, with a term expiration date of March 31, 2026  
(resume attached).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
A0096-2024  
CA-56  
Appointment of, Michael Stevens, Director of Development for the City of  
Columbus, 111 N. Front Street, Eighth floor, Columbus, Ohio 43215, to  
serve as a joint City of Columbus-Franklin County appointee to the  
Affordable Housing Trust for Columbus and Franklin County Board of  
Directors, replacing Sandy Doyle-Ahern, with a new term of January 1,  
2024 until December 31, 2027 (résumé attached).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
A0097-2024  
CA-57  
Reappointment of Greg Davies, CEO, Columbus Downtown  
Development Corporation, 150 South Front Street #210, Columbus,  
Ohio 43215, to serve on the Franklin County Convention Facilities  
Authority Board of Directors, with a new start date of July 15, 2024 and  
new term expiration date of July 15, 2028. (biography 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  
2 - Melissa Green, and Emmanuel Remy  
Absent:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
SR  
EMERGENCY, POSTPONED AND 2ND READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION  
RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
DORANS  
0088X-2024  
SR-20  
To declare this Council’s intention to amend the Zoning Map by rezoning  
certain properties from Title 33 Zoning Code district designations to new  
Title 34 2024 Zoning Code district designations, and to declare an  
emergency.  
Rob Dorans and Shannon G. Hardin  
Sponsors:  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Nicholas Bankston, that this  
Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:  
2 - Melissa Green, and Emmanuel Remy  
Absent:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, 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:  
2 - Melissa Green, and Emmanuel Remy  
Absent:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
RECESSED AT 6:49 P.M.  
A motion was made by Shannon G. Hardin, seconded by Nicholas Bankston, to  
Motion to Reconvene the Regular Meeting. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
2 - Melissa Green, and Emmanuel Remy  
Absent:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
RECONVENED AT 7:56 P.M.  
FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
0214-2024  
SR-1  
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 $4,000,000.00 from the Fleet Management Operating  
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($4,000,000.00)  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Shayla Favor, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
2 - Melissa Green, and Emmanuel Remy  
Absent:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
0218-2024  
SR-2  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to establish various purchase orders for fuel on behalf of the Fleet  
Management Division, per the terms and conditions of previously  
established Universal Term Contracts; to authorize the expenditure of  
$4,000,000.00 from the Fleet Management Operating Fund; and to  
declare an emergency. ($4,000,000.00)  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Shayla Favor, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
2 - Melissa Green, and Emmanuel Remy  
Absent:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR.  
DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
0788-2024  
SR-3  
To appropriate funds within the OPWC Grants and Loans Fund; to  
amend the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of  
funds within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to authorize the  
Interim Director of Public Service to enter into contract with Complete  
General Construction Company for the Signals - Summit Street Phase 2  
project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $2,731,076.67 from the  
OPWC Grants and Loans Fund, the Street Construction Maintenance  
and Repair Fund, and the Streets and Highways Bond Fund for the  
project; to repay any unused grant funds at the end of the grant period;  
and to declare an emergency. ($2,731,076.67)  
A motion was made by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, seconded by Nicholas  
Bankston, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
2 - Melissa Green, and Emmanuel Remy  
Absent:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
0820-2024  
SR-4  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to establish purchase orders and contracts with multiple vendors for the  
purchase of various Pavement Materials & Aggregates for the  
Department of Public Service; 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 for Pavement Materials &  
Aggregates; to authorize the expenditure of $415,000.00 from the Street  
Construction, Maintenance, and Repair Fund; to authorize the  
expenditure of $615,000.00 from the Municipal Motor Vehicle Tax Fund;  
and to declare an emergency. ($1,030,000.00)  
A motion was made by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, seconded by Nicholas  
Bankston, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
2 - Melissa Green, and Emmanuel Remy  
Absent:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR.  
WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
0692-2024  
SR-5  
To authorize and direct the Director of the Recreation and Parks  
Department to enter into an agreement to accept a grant from the Ohio  
Department of Education in the amount of $2,500,000.00 for the 2024  
Summer Food Program; to authorize the appropriation of $2,500,000.00  
to the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund; to enter into an agreement with  
Columbus City Schools in the amount of $2,300,000.00 for the  
preparation and delivery of meals for the Summer Food Program; to  
authorize the expenditure of $2,300,000.00 from the Recreation and  
Parks Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($2,500,000.00)  
A motion was made by Nancy Day-Achauer, seconded by Nicholas Bankston,  
that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
2 - Melissa Green, and Emmanuel Remy  
Absent:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
0693-2024  
SR-6  
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract  
with Builderscape, Inc. for the Maloney Park Improvements Project; to  
authorize the transfer of $1,876,400.00 within the Recreation and Parks  
Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2023 Capital  
Improvements Budget; to authorize the expenditure of $1,876,400.00  
from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an  
emergency. ($1,876,400.00)  
A motion was made by Nancy Day-Achauer, seconded by Nicholas Bankston,  
that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
2 - Melissa Green, and Emmanuel Remy  
Absent:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
0722-2024  
SR-7  
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract  
with Smoot Construction Company of Ohio for the Hoover Amenities  
Project; to authorize the transfer of $3,000,000.00 within the Recreation  
and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2023  
Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the expenditure of  
$3,000,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to  
declare an emergency. ($3,000,000.00)  
A motion was made by Nancy Day-Achauer, seconded by Shayla Favor, that  
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
2 - Melissa Green, and Emmanuel Remy  
Absent:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, & LABOR: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
0941-2024  
SR-8  
To authorize the Director of the Office of Education to enter into a  
contract with Elevate Advocacy LLC to provide program management  
services in support of the Columbus Promise program; to authorize an  
appropriation and expenditure within the Job Growth subfund; to  
authorize payment for expenses incurred prior to the creation of the  
purchase order; to waive the competitive bidding requirements of  
Columbus City Code; and to declare an emergency. ($65,000.00)  
Shannon G. Hardin  
Sponsors:  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Nicholas Bankston, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
2 - Melissa Green, and Emmanuel Remy  
Absent:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: FAVOR, CHR. GREEN, VICE  
CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
0203-2024  
SR-9  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Building and Zoning  
Services to enter into contract with 3SG Plus, LLC, for the purchase of  
document conversion services from 3SG Plus, LLC; to waive the  
competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes; to  
retroactively authorize payment for services between November 1, 2023  
the date a purchase order is confirmed; to authorize an expenditure from  
the Development Services Fund; and to declare an emergency.  
($207,609.80)  
A motion was made by Shayla Favor, seconded by Nicholas Bankston, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
2 - Melissa Green, and Emmanuel Remy  
Absent:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
0937-2024  
SR-10  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a contract with Thomas Mundell d/b/a Quality Lawn Care TAM to support  
routine mowing, removal of brush and excessive high grass, all foreign  
material, and similar work for properties held by the Land  
Redevelopment Division; to authorize an expenditure from the Land  
Management Fund; to authorize expenditures incurred prior to the  
creation of the Purchase Order; to waive the competitive bidding  
provisions of Columbus City Codes; and to declare an emergency  
($4,827.00).  
A motion was made by Shayla Favor, seconded by Nicholas Bankston, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
2 - Melissa Green, and Emmanuel Remy  
Absent:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. FAVOR, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
0655-2024  
SR-11  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute  
grant agreements with numerous not-for-profit, social service agencies in  
an amount up to $4,420,000.00$4,320,000.00 for Year 2 of the  
department’s Elevate! program; to authorize the provision of services for  
a 12 month period from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024; to  
authorize the payment for reasonable food and non-alcoholic beverages  
for participants of programs included in the grant agreements; to  
authorize the advancement of funds on a pre-determined schedule during  
the term of the agreement; to authorize the transfer between object  
classes within the Hotel Motel Tax Fund in the amount up to  
$3,235,000.00; to authorize the expenditure of up to $2,020,000.00  
$1,920,000.00 from the Hotel Motel Tax Fund and up to $2,400,000.00  
from the General Fund. ($4,420,000.00$4,320,000.00).  
A motion was made by Shayla Favor, seconded by Nicholas Bankston, that this  
Ordinance be Amended as submitted to the Clerk. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
2 - Melissa Green, and Emmanuel Remy  
Absent:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
A motion was made by Shayla Favor, seconded by Nicholas Bankston, that this  
Ordinance be Approved as Amended. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
2 - Melissa Green, and Emmanuel Remy  
Absent:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. FAVOR, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
0607-2024  
SR-12  
To authorize the Public Safety Director to enter into a contract with ZOLL  
Medical Corporation for ZOLL defibrillators/monitors cloud-based  
detailed post-case data services for the Division of Fire; to waive the  
competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code; to authorize  
the expenditure of $17,206.74 from the General Fund; and to declare an  
emergency. ($17,206.74)  
A motion was made by Shayla Favor, seconded by Nicholas Bankston, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
2 - Melissa Green, and Emmanuel Remy  
Absent:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
0654-2024  
SR-13  
To authorize and direct the Public Safety Director to enter into contract  
with Leads Online LLC for access to the company's Automated Scrap  
Materials and Used Goods Transaction Information Management  
System; to waive competitive bidding requirements of City Code; to  
authorize the expenditure of $102,996.00 from the General Fund; and to  
declare an emergency. ($102,996.00)  
A motion was made by Shayla Favor, seconded by Nicholas Bankston, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
2 - Melissa Green, and Emmanuel Remy  
Absent:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
0669-2024  
SR-14  
To authorize the Director of Public Safety to enter into contract with  
LexisNexis Risk Solutions FL Inc.; to waive competitive bidding  
requirements of City Code; to retroactively authorize payment for  
services between March 1, 2024 and the date a purchase order is  
confirmed; to authorize the expenditure of $159,000.00 from the Law  
Enforcement Contraband Seizure Fund; and to declare an emergency  
($159,000.00)  
A motion was made by Shayla Favor, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De  
Padilla, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
2 - Melissa Green, and Emmanuel Remy  
Absent:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
0801-2024  
SR-15  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to issue purchase orders to Advanced Eco Systems, Inc. and  
All-American Fire Equipment, Inc. for the purchase of fire suppression  
foam and encapsulating agents for use in emergency fire fighting  
operations; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus  
City Code; to authorize the expenditure of $159,501.00 from the General  
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($159,501.00)  
A motion was made by Shayla Favor, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De  
Padilla, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
2 - Melissa Green, and Emmanuel Remy  
Absent:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
0851-2024  
SR-16  
To authorize and direct the Director of the Department of Public Safety to  
enter into contract with Alina Sharafutdinova DBA Village Venture LLC,  
for grant management services for the RREACT program; to waive the  
competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes; to authorize  
an expenditure of $90,696.00 from the General Government Grant Fund;  
and to declare an emergency. ($90,696.00)  
A motion was made by Shayla Favor, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De  
Padilla, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
2 - Melissa Green, and Emmanuel Remy  
Absent:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
0648-2024  
SR-17  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and  
Management, on behalf of the Department of Public Utilities, to enter into  
a contract with Elford, Inc. for the purchase of used trailers; to authorize  
an amendment to the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the  
transfer of cash between projects within the Water PayGo Fund; to  
appropriate funds within the Water PayGo Fund; to waive the competitive  
bidding requirements of Columbus City Code; and to authorize the  
expenditure of up to $499,000.00 from the Water PayGo Fund for the  
contract. ($499,000.00)  
A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Shayla Favor, that  
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
2 - Melissa Green, and Emmanuel Remy  
Absent:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
0843-2024  
SR-18  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a contract for maintenance and repair services for WQAL instruments  
with Agilent Technologies, Inc.; to waive the competitive bidding  
provisions of Columbus City Codes Chapter 329; to authorize the  
expenditure of $56,293.80 from the 2024 Division of Water Operating  
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($56,293.80)  
A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Nicholas Bankston,  
that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
2 - Melissa Green, and Emmanuel Remy  
Absent:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
0891-2024  
SR-19  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to execute  
those documents necessary to transfer ownership of eleven transformers  
to the Village of Lakeview, Ohio to aid in emergency power restoration  
that is needed due to recent tornado damages; and to declare an  
emergency. ($0.00)  
A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Shayla Favor, that  
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
2 - Melissa Green, and Emmanuel Remy  
Absent:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
ADJOURNMENT  
A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De  
Padilla, to adjourn this Regular Meeting. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
2 - Melissa Green, and Emmanuel Remy  
Absent:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
ADJOURNED AT 8:22 P.M.