Columbus City Council
Regular MeetingColumbus, OH · February 2, 2009
Minutes
Office of City Clerk
City of Columbus 90 West Broad Street
Columbus OH
43215-9015
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Minutes - Final
Columbus City Council
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OTHER SPECIAL NEEDS REQUESTS SHOULD BE DIRECTED
TO THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AT 645-7380 BY FRIDAY
PRIOR TO THE COUNCIL MEETING.
Monday, February 2, 2009 5:00 PM City Council Chambers, Rm 231
REGULAR MEETING NO. 3 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, FEBRUARY 2,
2009 at 5:00 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
ROLL CALL
Present: 7 - Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael
Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
READING AND DISPOSAL OF THE JOURNAL
A motion was made by President Pro-Tem Craig, seconded by Ginther, to
Dispense with the reading of the Journal and Approve. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael
Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
C0002-2009 THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED IN THE
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF THURSDAY, JANUARY 29, 2009:
New Type: D5
To: Astro Coney Island Inc
DBA Phillips Coney Island
747 N High St
Columbus OH 43215
Permit # 03045900010
Transfer Type: C1, C2
To: Englefield Inc
DBA Dublin Granville Rd Duchess
1263 E Dublin Granville Rd
Columbus OH 43229
From: BP Products North America Inc
DBA BP Food Mart 7784
1263 E Dublin Granville Rd
Columbus OH 43229
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Permit #25230550490
Transfer Type: C1, C2, D6
To: Englefield Inc
DBA Columbus AM PM
4835 N Hamilton Rd
Columbus OH 43230
From: BP Products North America Inc
Site 2863
4835 N Hamilton Rd
Columbus OH 43230
Permit # 25230550605
Transfer Type: C1, C2, D6
To: Englefield Inc
DBA Polaris & Fashion Mall AM PM
1060 Polaris Pkwy
Columbus OH 43240
From: BP Products North America Inc
DBA Site #53081
1060 Polaris Pkwy
Columbus OH 43240
Permit # 25230550615
Transfer Type: C1, C2, D6
To: Englefield Inc
DBA Olentangy & 5th AM PM
& Gas Pumps
1347 Olentangy River Rd
Columbus OH 43212
From: BP Products North America Inc
DBA BP Food Mart 7996
1347 Olentangy River Rd & Gas Pumps
Columbus OH 43212
Permit # 25230550525
Transfer Type: C1, C2, D6
To: Englefield Inc
DBA Eastern AM PM
4024 Morse Rd
Columbus OH 43219
From: BP Products North America Inc
DBA Site #53202
4024 Morse Rd
Columbus OH 43219
Permit # 25230550620
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Transfer Type: D1, D2, D3, D6
To: Gordon & Min Inc
DBA China Phoenix Restaurant
4450 Refugee Rd
Columbus OH 43232
From: Bill & Sak Inc
4450 Refugee Rd
Columbus OH 43232
Permit # 3290780
Transfer Type: C1, C2
To: Englefield Inc
DBA Morse Rd AM PM
& Gas Pumps
927 Morse Rd
Columbus OH 43229
From: BP Products North America Inc
DBA BP Food Mart 7739
927 Morse Rd & Gas Pumps
Columbus OH 43229
Permit # 25230550550
Transfer Type: C1, C2, D6
To: Englefield Inc
DBA I 71 Polaris Parkway AM PM
1925 Polaris Parkway
Columbus OH 43240
From: Standard Oil Co
DBA BP Food Mart 2698
1925 Polaris Parkway
Columbus OH 43240
Permit # 25230550560
Transfer Type: C1, C2
To: Englefield Inc
DBA High & Greenlawn AM PM
& Gas Pumps
1091 S High St
Columbus OH 43206
From: BP Products North America Inc
DBA BP Food Mart 7887
1091 S High St & Gas Pumps
Columbus OH 43206
Permit # 25230550535
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Transfer Type: C1, C2
To: Englefield Inc
DBA Dublin & Granville AM PM
1090 Dublin Rd
Columbus OH 43215
From: Standard Oil Co
DBA BP Food Mart 7819
1090 Dublin Rd
Columbus OH 43215
Permit # 25230550540
Transfer Type: C1, C2
To: Englefield Inc
DBA Tussing & Brice AM PM
& Gas Pumps
6310 Tussing Rd
Columbus OH 43068
From: BP Products North America Inc
DBA BP Food Mart 7785
6310 Tussing Rd & Gas Pumps
Columbus OH 43068
Permit # 25230550545
Transfer Type: C1, C2
To: Englefield Inc
DBA Reed & Henderson Duchess
1770 W Henderson Rd
Columbus OH 43220
From: BP Products North America Inc
DBA BP Food Mart 2212
1770 W Henderson Rd
Columbus OH 43220
Permit # 25230550465
Transfer Type: C1, C2, D6
To: Englefield Inc
DBA Linworth Duchess
2230 W Dublin Granville Rd
Columbus OH 43085
From: Standard Oil Co
DBA BP Food Mart 02469
2230 W Dublin Granville Rd
Columbus OH 43085
Permit # 25230550470
Transfer Type: C1, C2, D6
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To: Englefield Inc
DBA East Broad & New Albany Rd AM PM
6840 E Broad St
Columbus OH 43213
From: Standard Oil Co
DBA BP Food Mart 28511
6840 E Broad St
Columbus OH 43213
Permit # 25230550515
Transfer Type: C1, C2, D6
To: Englefield Inc
DBA Sancus Blvd Duchess
7525 Sancus Blvd
Columbus OH 43085
From: Standard Oil Co
DBA BP Food Mart 02742
7525 Sancus Blvd
Columbus OH 43085
Permit # 25230550475
Transfer Type: C1, C2, D6
To: Englefield Inc
DBA I 70 & Rome Hilliard AM PM
925 Hilliard Rome Rd
Columbus OH 43228
From: Standard Oil Co
DBA BP Food Mart 02732
925 Hilliard Rome Rd
Columbus OH 43228
Permit # 25230550565
Transfer Type: C1, C2
To: Englefield Inc
DBA Bethel Rd Duchess
2827 Bethel Rd
& Gas Pumps
Columbus OH 43220
From: BP Products North America Inc
DBA Site No 2673
2827 Bethel Rd
& Gas Pumps
Columbus OH 43220
Permit # 25230550480
Transfer Type: C1, C2, D6
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To: Englefield Inc
DBA Sawmill & I 270 AM PM
7310 Sawmill Rd
Columbus OH 43235
From: BP Products North America Inc
DBA BP Food Mart 1061
7310 Sawmill Rd
Columbus OH 43235
Permit # 25230550580
Transfer Type: C1, C2, D6
To: Englefield Inc
DBA Tuttle Crossing AM PM
5099 Tuttle Crossing Blvd
Columbus OH 43017
From: BP Products North America Inc
DBA BP Food Mart 1771
5099 Tuttle Crossing Blvd
Columbus Dublin OH 43017
Permit # 25230550575
Transfer Type: C1, C2, D6
To: Englefield Inc
DBA Wilson Rd Duchess
& Strg Bldg
850 N Wilson Rd
Columbus Oh 43204
From: BP Products North America Inc
DBA BP Food Mart 8024
850 N Wilson Rd & Strg Bldg
Columbus OH 43204
Permit # 25230550505
Transfer Type: C1, C2
To: Englefield Inc
DBA Broad & James Duchess
& Gas Pumps
3265 E Broad St
Columbus OH 43209
From: BP Products North America Inc
DBA BP Food Mart 7826
3265 E Broad St & Gas Pumps
Columbus OH 43209
Permit # 25230550500
Transfer Type: C1, C2
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To: Englefield Inc
DBA S High St Duchess
& Gas Pumps
4569 S High St
Columbus OH 43207
From: BP Products North America Inc
DBA BP Food Mart 7814
4569 S High St & Gas Pumps
Columbus OH 43207
Permit # 25230550495
Transfer Type: D1, D2, D3, D3A, D6
To: Three Buddies LLC
1200 W 3rd Av
Columbus OH 43212
From: D O I Productions LLC
DBA The Thirsty Ear
1200 W 3rd Av
Columbus OH 43212
Permit # 8916149
Advertise: 02/07/2009
Return: 02/17/2009
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION
PALEY
0009X-2009 To honor the National Council of Jewish Women, Columbus Section,
for their tireless efforts in helping reduce teen dating abuse and to
recognize the first week of February as National Teen Dating Abuse
Prevention Week.
A motion was made by Paley, seconded by Tavares, that this matter be
Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael
Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
FR FIRST READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMEMBER CRAIG, SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER TYSON TO WAIVE THE READING OF THE TITLES OF
FIRST READING LEGISLATION. THE MOTION CARRIED THE FOLLOWING
VOTE: AFFIRMATIVE: 7 NEGATIVE: 0
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PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: CRAIG, CHR. MILLER TAVARES
MENTEL
FR 0006-2009 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to
execute those documents necessary to allow the City to grant an
aerial encroachment easement to Indus Holdings, LLC which will allow
installation of a canopy and building facade on the East Main Street
side of a new professional office building at 881 East Main Street.
FR 0041-2009 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to
execute those documents necessary to allow the City to grant an
encroachment easement to Ralph E. and Julia R. Nusken which will
allow installation of a replacement entrance stoop for their home
located at 180 Lansing Street.
DEVELOPMENT: GINTHER, CHR. CRAIG TYSON MENTEL
FR 1787-2008 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter
into a contract for the establishment of the Madison Township Joint
Economic Development District and an Annexation Moratorium
Agreement with the Village of Ashville and the Township of Madison,
in Pickaway County, Ohio.
UTILITIES: PALEY, CHR. CRAIG GINTHER MENTEL
FR 0008-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a construction
contract with Jess Howard Electric Co. for construction of the Smoky
Row Booster Station Motor Control Center & Pump Replacements; to
authorize the transfer of $58.04 within the Water Works Enlargement
Voted Bonds Fund; to authorize the appropriation and transfer of
$297,857.61 from the Water System Reserve Fund to the Water
Works Enlargement Voted Bonds Fund; and to authorize the
expenditure of $297,915.65 from the Water Works Enlargement Voted
Bonds Fund; for the Division of Power and Water. ($297,915.65)
FR 0042-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement
with URS Corporation - Ohio for professional engineering services for
the Morrison Rd. Booster Station Improvement Project; to authorize
the appropriation and transfer of $130,525.00 from the Water System
Reserve Fund to the Water Works Enlargement Voted Bonds Fund;
and to authorize the expenditure of $130,525.00 from the Water
Works Enlargement Voted Bonds Fund; for the Division of Power and
Water. ($130,525.00)
FR 0063-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to make payment to
Delaware County for sewer services provided for Fiscal Year 2009,
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and to authorize an expenditure of $2,080,000.00 from the Sewer
System Operating Fund ($2,080,000.00)
FR 0093-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a planned
contract modification of the construction administration and
construction inspection services agreement with DLZ Ohio, Inc., for
the Beulah Road Trunk Sewer Rehabilitation project; to authorize the
transfer of $254,905.84 and expenditure of $257,019.84 from the
Sanitary Sewer Revenue Bond Fund; and to authorize an amendment
to the 2008 Capital Improvements Budget; for the Division of
Sewerage and Drainage. ($257,019.84)
RULES & REFERENCE: MENTEL, CHR. GINTHER CRAIG PALEY
FR 1883-2008 To amend Sections 2139.01 and 2139.05 of the Columbus City Code
1959, to allow articulated buses to be operated within the City of
Columbus. (AMENDED BY ORD. 0667-2009 PASSED 5/18/2009)
CA CONSENT ACTIONS
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION
PALEY
CA 0008X-2009 To recognize and commend Mari Sunami for her 15 years of
distinguished service as Director of the South Side Settlement House
on the occasion of her retirement.
FINANCE: MENTEL, CHR. TAVARES CRAIG PALEY
CA 0034-2009 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to expend
$119,449.75, or so much thereof as may be necessary, to reimburse
the General Fund for construction and building renovation expenses
incurred by the Office of Construction Management; to amend the
2008 CIB; to authorize the transfer of $3,600.00 within the Safety
Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the transfer of $8,537.47 within the
Construction Management Capital Improvement Fund; to authorize the
City Auditor to cancel the balance of a previously established Auditor's
Certificate established for this same purpose; and to authorize an
expenditure from the Construction Management Capital Improvement
Fund and the Safety Voted Bond Fund. ($119,449.75)
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: CRAIG, CHR. MILLER TAVARES
MENTEL
CA 0012-2009 To accept the plat titled Ashbrook Run Section 1, from The Glen at
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Schirm Farms, LLC, an Ohio Limited liability company, by Village
Communities Corporation, an Ohio corporation, Managing Member, by
Rowland S. Giller III, President; and to declare an emergency.
DEVELOPMENT: GINTHER, CHR. CRAIG TYSON MENTEL
CA 2014-2008 To accept the application (AN08-012) of Columbus Housing
Partnership for the annexation of certain territory containing 2.4± acres
in Mifflin Township.
CA 2016-2008 To accept the application (AN08-015) of James and Rhoda Long for
the annexation of certain territory containing .83± acres in Prairie
Township.
CA 2017-2008 To accept the application (AN08-017) of Certified Oil Corporation for
the annexation of certain territory containing .95 ± acres in Franklin
Township.
CA 0131-2009 To set forth a statement of municipal services and zoning conditions to
be provided to the area contained in a proposed annexation
(AN08-019) of 1.593± acres in Sharon Township to the city of
Columbus as required by the Ohio Revised Code; and to declare an
emergency.
JUDICIARY & COURT ADMINISTRATION: PALEY, CHR. CRAIG TYSON
MENTEL
CA 1890-2008 To authorize the City Attorney to file the necessary complaints for the
appropriation of fee simple title and lesser interests in and to real
estate necessary for the Miscellaneous Intersection-Group 10 High to
Hudson Project and to declare an emergency.
CA 2030-2008 To authorize the City Attorney to acquire fee simple title and lesser
interests, contract for professional services, to authorize the transfer
and appropriation of $5,000.00 from the Storm Sewer Reserve Fund
to the Storm Sewer Bonds Fund; to amend the 2008 Capital
Improvements Budget; and to expend $5,000.00 from the Storm
Sewer Bonds Fund for costs in connection with the Southard and
Fornoff Stormwater Improvements Project, and to declare an
emergency. ($5,000.00).
CA 2031-2008 To authorize the City Attorney to acquire fee simple title and lesser
interests, contract for professional services; to authorize the transfer
and appropriation of $52,000.00 from the Storm Sewer Reserve Fund
to the Storm Sewer Bonds Fund; and to expend $52,000.00 from the
Storm Sewer Bonds Fund for costs in connection with the Williams
Road Improvement and Pump Station Replacement project, and to
declare an emergency. ($52,000.00).
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UTILITIES: PALEY, CHR. CRAIG GINTHER MENTEL
CA 1935-2008 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement
for professional engineering services with Resource International, Inc.
for the Ashburton Mayfair/Dale Stormwater System Improvements
Projects; to authorize the transfer of $146,535.09 within the Storm
Sewer Bond Fund; to authorize the transfer and appropriation of
$33,632.76 from the Storm Sewer Reserve Fund; to amend the 2008
Capital Improvements Budget; and to authorize the expenditure of
$180,167.85 within the Storm Sewer Bond Fund for the Division of
Sewerage and Drainage. ($180,167.85)
CA 1940-2008 To authorize the appropriation and transfer of $60,075.72 from the
Electricity Reserve Fund to the Voted Street Lighting and Electricity
Distribution Improvement Fund; to amend the 2008 Capital
Improvements Budget; and to authorize the City Auditor to allow the
Division of Power and Water's capital bond fund to reimburse the
operating fund in the amount of $60,075.72 for labor and equipment
costs incurred in the installation of various street lighting projects.
($60,075.72)
CA 1967-2008 To authorize the Public Utilities Director to modify and increase the
agreement with the Director of the Ohio Department of Transportation
for the Harrisburg Pike Water Line Improvements Project; to authorize
the appropriation and transfer of $29,576.11 from the Water System
Reserve Fund to the Water Works Enlargement Voted Bonds Fund;
and to authorize the expenditure of $102,580.00 from the Water
Works Enlargement Voted Bonds Fund; for the Division of Power and
Water. ($102,580.00)
CA 2008-2008 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to
execute those documents necessary to release certain sewer
easements, located in Pickaway County, Ohio, at the request of THG
Rickenbacker, LLC, in exchange for replacement easements which
have been previously granted to the City of Columbus.
CA 2012-2008 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement
with Burgess & Niple, Inc. for professional engineering services for the
Bethel and Henderson Booster Stations Improvements Project; to
authorize the appropriation and transfer of $100,804.00 from the
Water System Reserve Fund to the Water Works Enlargement Voted
Bonds Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of $100,804.00 from
the Water Works Enlargement Voted Bonds Fund for the Division of
Power and Water. ($100,804.00)
CA 2015-2008 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to
execute those documents necessary to release certain sewer
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easements, located in Pickaway County, Ohio, at the request of
Columbus Municipal Airport Authority, in exchange for replacement
easements previously granted to the City of Columbus.
CA 2018-2008 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to reimburse the Franklin
County Engineer's Office for water-related expenses incurred during
roadway construction of Dublin Road; to authorize the appropriation
and transfer of $90,231.17 from the Water System Reserve Fund to
the Water Works Enlargement Voted Bonds Fund; to authorize the
expenditure of $90,231.17 from the Water Works Enlargement Voted
Bonds Fund; and to authorize an amendment to the 2008 Capital
Improvements Budget; for the Division of Power and Water.
($90,231.17)
HEALTH, HOUSING & HUMAN SERVICES: TAVARES, CHR. TYSON
MILLER MENTEL
CA 0016-2009 To authorize and direct the Columbus Health Department to accept
grant funds from the Ohio Department of Health in the amount of
$10,000; to authorize the appropriation of $10,000 from the Health
Department Grants Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($10,000)
CA 0018-2009 To re-authorize the expenditure of $23,400 from the Voted 1995, 1999
Streets and Highways Fund for a development agreement with
Columbus Housing Partnership as part of the Columbus Housing
Initiatives Project, Capital Improvement Program; and to declare an
emergency. ($23,400)
CA 0025-2009 To authorize the appropriation of $7,154.04 from the unappropriated
balance of the City's Private Grants Fund, and to declare an
emergency. ($7,154.04)
CA 0055-2009 To authorize and direct the Columbus Health Department to accept a
grant from the Ohio Department of Health in the amount of $888,000;
to authorize the appropriation of $888,000 from the unappropriated
balance of the Health Department Grants Fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($888,000)
CA 0056-2009 To authorize the Board of Health to enter into contracts with three
community service agencies for the provision of health education and
risk reduction services related to HIV/AIDS for the period January 1,
2009 through December 31, 2009; to authorize the expenditure of
$270,000 from the Health Department Grants Fund to pay the costs
thereof; and to declare an emergency. ($270,000)
A motion was made by President Pro-Tem Craig, seconded by Ginther, that
this matter be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Abstained: 1- Priscilla Tyson
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Affirmative: 6- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Michael Mentel, A.
Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
CA 0057-2009 To authorize and direct the Columbus Health Department to accept a
grant from the Ohio Department of Health in the amount of $300,000;
to authorize the appropriation of $300,000 from the unappropriated
balance of the Health Department Grants Fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($300,000)
CA 0058-2009 To authorize the appropriation of $287,000 from the unappropriated
balance of the General Government Grants Fund to the Health
Department for the 2009 HOPWA Program, and to declare an
emergency. ($287,000)
CA 0069-2009 To authorize and direct the Columbus Health Department to accept a
grant from the Ohio Department of Health in the amount of $166,000;
to authorize the appropriation of $166,000 from the unappropriated
balance of the Health Department Grants Fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($166,000)
CA 0080-2009 To authorize and direct the Columbus Health Department to accept a
grant from the Ohio Department of Health in the amount of $440,582;
to authorize the appropriation of $440,582 from the unappropriated
balance of the Health Department Grants Fund, and to declare an
emergency. ($440,582)
CA 0081-2009 To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept grant funds from
the Ohio Department of Health in the amount of $30,000, to authorize
the appropriation of $30,000 from the Health Department Grants
Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($30,000)
CA 0100-2009 To authorize the appropriation of $31,100 within the General
Government Grant Fund; to authorize the Director of the Department
of Development to enter into a contract with Rebuilding Together
Central Ohio to provide services to low and moderate income families
through the Mobile Tool Library program; to authorize the expenditure
of $31,100 from the General Government Grant Fund; and to declare
an emergency. ($31,100.00)
CA 0102-2009 To authorize the Board of Health to enter into a contract with
Pharmacy People, Inc. for the provision of pharmacist services for the
Tuberculosis Clinic; to authorize the expenditure of $170,000.00 from
the Health Department Grants Fund to pay the cost thereof; and to
declare an emergency. ($170,000.00)
Passed The Consent Agenda
Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael
Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
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APPOINTMENTS
EMERGENCY, TABLED AND 2ND READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION
FINANCE: MENTEL, CHR. TAVARES CRAIG PALEY
1818-2008 To make appropriations for the 12 months ending December 31, 2009,
for each of the several Object Level 1s 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 $643,535,000 $630,535,000, and to declare
an emergency. ($643,535,000). $630,535,000
A motion was made by President Mentel, seconded by Tavares, that this
matter be Taken from the Table. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael
Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
1818-2008 To make appropriations for the 12 months ending December 31, 2009,
for each of the several Object Level 1s 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 $643,535,000 $630,535,000, and to declare
an emergency. ($643,535,000). $630,535,000
A motion was made by President Mentel, seconded by Tavares, that this
matter be Amended as submitted to the Clerk. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael
Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
TABLED UNTIL 02/09/09
A motion was made by President Mentel, seconded by Tavares, that this
matter be Tabled to Certain Date. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael
Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
1844-2008 To make appropriations for the 12 months ending December 31, 2009,
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 President Mentel, seconded by Tavares, that this
matter be Taken from the Table. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael
Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
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1844-2008 To make appropriations for the 12 months ending December 31, 2009,
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 President Mentel, seconded by Tavares, that this
matter be Amended as submitted to the Clerk. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael
Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
TABLED UNTIL 02/09/09
A motion was made by President Mentel, seconded by Tavares, that this
matter be Tabled to Certain Date. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael
Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
0116-2009 To appropriate and authorize the City Auditor to transfer $7,008,697
from the Special Income Tax Fund to the Franklin County Facilities
Authority Fund, for the purpose of providing secondary funding in the
event that Franklin County Facilities Authority cannot meet its debt
obligations, and to declare an emergency.
A motion was made by President Mentel, seconded by Tavares, that this
matter be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael
Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: CRAIG, CHR. MILLER TAVARES
MENTEL
0079-2009 To authorize the expenditure of $14,313,000.00 or so much thereof as
may be necessary from the Special Income Tax Fund; to authorize the
Director of Public Service to establish an encumbrance of
$14,277,000.00 to pay 2009 refuse tipping fees to the Solid Waste
Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO) for the Division of Refuse
Collection pursuant to an existing lease agreement; to waive the
competitive bidding requirements of the Columbus City Code due to
our longstanding contractual agreement with SWACO; to establish
encumbrances for 2009 tire disposal, C&D material disposal, and for
processing of recyclables; and to declare an emergency.
($14,313,000.00)
A motion was made by President Pro-Tem Craig, seconded by Tavares, that
this matter be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael
Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
0106-2009 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a
purchase order with Cargill, Incorporated, in the amount of
$400,000.00 for the purchase of rock salt in accordance with the terms
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and conditions of an existing citywide term contract for the Division of
Planning and Operations; to authorize the Director of Public Service to
reimburse the Franklin County Engineering Department in the amount
of $335,000.00 for snow and ice removal rendered during the
2008-2009 winter season; to authorize the Director of Public Service
to establish agreements with private vendors for snow and ice
removal, if necessary, in the amount of $130,000.00; to authorize the
expenditure of $865,000.00 or so much thereof as may be needed
from the Municipal Motor Vehicle License Tax Fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($865,000.00)
A motion was made by President Pro-Tem Craig, seconded by Ginther, that
this matter be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael
Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
DEVELOPMENT: GINTHER, CHR. CRAIG TYSON MENTEL
0029-2009 To authorize the Director of Development to enter into a Jobs Growth
Incentive agreement with Mission Essential Personnel.
A motion was made by Ginther, seconded by Tyson, that this matter be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael
Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
JUDICIARY & COURT ADMINISTRATION: PALEY, CHR. CRAIG TYSON
MENTEL
0052-2009 To authorize the Franklin County Municipal Court Judges, through the
Administrative and Presiding Judge, to contract with the Franklin
County Commissioners to provide legal counsel to indigent defendants
in the Franklin County Municipal Court when the public defender has a
conflict of interest; to authorize the expenditure of up to an amount not
to exceed $130,000 from the Court's general fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($130,000.00)
A motion was made by Paley, seconded by Tavares, that this matter be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Abstained: 1- Priscilla Tyson
Affirmative: 6- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Michael Mentel, A.
Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
0099-2009 To authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $100,000.00 from
the fees collected by the City Attorney's Bad Checks Diversion
Program for the purpose of paying the salary of the Program
Coordinator and the cost of professional facilitator services, and to
declare an emergency. ($100,000.00)
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A motion was made by Paley, seconded by Tavares, that this matter be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael
Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
UTILITIES: PALEY, CHR. CRAIG GINTHER MENTEL
1993-2008 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to execute a
contract with FYDA Freightliner Columbus, Inc. for the purchase of
one (1) 45' Derrick/Digger Truck with a Utility Body in the amount of
$182,915.00; to authorize the appropriation and transfer of
$182,915.00 from the Electricity Reserve Fund to the Voted Street
Lighting and Electricity Distribution Improvement Fund; and to
authorize the expenditure of $182,915.00 from the Voted Street
Lighting and Electricity Distribution Improvement Fund for the Division
of Power and Water. ($182,915.00)
A motion was made by Paley, seconded by Tavares, that this matter be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael
Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
0066-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into contract with
Proshot Concrete Inc., for the construction of the Chestnut Street and
Sixth Street Combined Sewer Rehabilitation Project; to authorize the
appropriation and expenditure of $1,987,902.90 within the Ohio Water
Pollution Control Loan Fund for the Division of Sewerage and
Drainage. ($1,987,902.90)
A motion was made by Miller, seconded by Tyson, that this matter be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael
Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
HEALTH, HOUSING & HUMAN SERVICES: TAVARES, CHR. TYSON
MILLER MENTEL
0059-2009 To authorize the Board of Health to enter into contracts with Columbus
AIDS Task Force, Pater Noster House, and Lancaster Fairfield
Community Action Agency for the provision of eligible HOPWA
services for the period of January 1, 2009 through December 31,
2009; to authorize the expenditure of $773,625 from the General
Government Grants Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($773,625)
A motion was made by Tavares, seconded by President Pro-Tem Craig, that
this matter be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Abstained: 1- Priscilla Tyson
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Affirmative: 6- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Michael Mentel, A.
Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
0084-2009 To authorize the Board of Health to enter into a revenue contract with
Franklin County Children Services for the provision of public health
nursing services, in an amount not to exceed $182,546.00, and to
declare an emergency. ($182,546.00)
A motion was made by Tavares, seconded by President Pro-Tem Craig, that
this matter be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael
Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
0103-2009 To authorize the Board of Health to enter into a contract with The Ohio
State University - Division of Infectious Disease and Internal Medicine,
acting through its practice plan, OSU Internal Medicine, LLC, for
physician services for the Ben Franklin Tuberculosis Clinic, to
authorize the expenditure of $63,000 from the Health Department
Grants Fund to pay the costs thereof, and to declare an emergency.
($63,000)
A motion was made by Tavares, seconded by Tyson, that this matter be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael
Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
0104-2009 To authorize the Board of Health to enter into a contract with Ohio
Health (Grant/Riverside Hospitals) for the provision of radiology
services for the Tuberculosis Clinic; to authorize the expenditure of
$55,000 from the Health Department Grants Fund to pay the cost
thereof; and to declare an emergency. ($55,000)
A motion was made by Tavares, seconded by President Pro-Tem Craig, that
this matter be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael
Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
RECREATION & PARKS: TYSON, CHR. TAVARES PALEY MENTEL
1780-2008 To authorize the Director of the Department of Recreation and Parks
to execute those documents necessary to enter into and carry out a
settlement agreement between the City and Clear Channel Outdoor,
Inc.; and to the extent they may be applicable, to waive the
competitive bidding and Land Review Commission requirements of the
Columbus City Codes (1959) Revised.
A motion was made by Tyson, seconded by President Pro-Tem Craig, that this
matter be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael
Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
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0049-2009 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into
contract with Kramer Engineers, Inc. for professional services in
conjunction with the HVAC Improvements at Various Locations 2009
Project and to authorize the expenditure of $61,200.00 from the Voted
1999/2004 Recreation and Parks Bond Fund. ($61,200.00)
A motion was made by Tyson, seconded by Tavares, that this matter be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael
Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
0107-2009 To authorize the appropriation of $3,426,627.38 from the
unappropriated balance of the Recreation and Parks Special Purpose
Fund to the Recreation and Parks Department to continue purchasing
supplies and providing services during 2009, and to declare an
emergency. ($3,426,627.38)
A motion was made by Tyson, seconded by Tavares, that this matter be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael
Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
ADJOURNMENT
ADJOURNMENT
ADJOURNED: 6:32 P.M.
A motion was made by President Pro-Tem Craig, seconded by Ginther, to
adjourn this Regular Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael
Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
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