Columbus City Council
Regular MeetingColumbus, OH · October 19, 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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TO THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AT 645-7380 BY FRIDAY
PRIOR TO THE COUNCIL MEETING.
Monday, October 19, 2009 5:00 PM City Council Chambers, Rm 231
REGULAR MEETING NO. 45 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, October 19,
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
C0026-2009 THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED IN THE
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 14, 2009:
New Type: C1, C2
To: Coughlin Investments LTD
DBA Crown Beer Wine Drive Thru
1973 Hard Rd
Columbus OH 43085
Permit # 17717490010
Transfer Type: C2, C2X
To: Ohio CVS Stores LLC
DBA CVS/Pharmacy #6182
3499 Clime Rd
Columbus OH 43223
From: Hook Superx LLC
DBA CVS/Pharmacy #6182
3499 Clime Rd
Columbus OH 43223
Permit # 65172420400
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Transfer Type: C2, C2X
TO: Ohio CVS Stores LLC
DBA CVS/Pharmacy 6950
2680 N High St & Mezzanine
Columbus OH 43202
From: Hook Superx LLC
DBA CVS/Pharmacy 6950
2680 N High St & Mezzanine
Columbus OH 43202
Permit # 65172420455
Transfer Type: C2, C2X, D6
To: Ohio CVS Stores LLC
DBA CVS/Pharmacy 6147
1495 W 5th Av
Columbus OH 43212
From: Hook Superx LLC
DBA CVS/Pharmacy 6147
1495 W 5th Av
Columbus OH 43212
Permit # 65172420315
Transfer Type: C1
To: Ohio CVS Stores LLC
DBA CVS/Pharmacy #6159
1515 W Broad St
Columbus OH 43222
From: Hook Superx LLC
DBA CVS/Pharmacy #6159
1515 W Broad St
Columbus OH 43222
Permit # 65172420345
Transfer Type: C1, C2
To: Ohio CVS Stores LLC
DBA CVS Pharmacy 6158
1211 Morse Rd
Columbus OH 43229
From: Hook Superx LLC
DBA CVS Pharmacy 6158
1211 Morse Rd
Columbus OH 43229
Permit # 65172420340
Transfer Type: C1, C2, D6
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To: Ohio CVS Stores LLC
DBA CVS Pharmacy #6163
711 Park Rd
Columbus OH 43085
From: Hook Superx LLC
DBA CVS Pharmacy #6163
711 Park Rd
Columbus OH 43085
Permit # 65172420355
Transfer Type: C2, C2X, D6
To: Ohio CVS Stores LLC
DBA CVS/Pharmacy #6161
7470 Sawmill Rd
Columbus OH 43016
From: Hook Superx LLC
DBA CVS/Pharmacy #6161
7470 Sawmill Rd
Columbus OH 43016
Permit # 65172420350
Transfer Type: D5, D6
To: Graffiti Burger Grandview LLC
DBA Graffiti Burger
1505 W Fifth & Patio
Columbus OH 43212
From: George T Inc
DBA Aladdins Natural Eatery
2931 N High St 1st Fl & Bsmt
Columbus OH 43202
Permit # 3311947
Transfer Type: D5A, D6
To: Hotel Concorse Ohio LLC
4300 International Gateway Patio &
Pools
Columbus OH 43219
From: Concourse Hotel Investors LLC
Patio & Pools
4300 International Gateway
Columbus OH 43219
Permit # 3995727
Advertise: 10/24/2009
Return: 10/29/2009
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RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION
TAVARES
0132X-2009 To Recognize the Seventieth Anniversary of Goodwill Columbus.
A motion was made by Tavares, seconded by President Pro-Tem Craig, 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
TYSON
0155X-2009 To recognize and celebrate October 2009 as National Disability
Employment Awareness Month.
A motion was made by Tyson, seconded by President Pro-Tem Craig, 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
MENTEL
0154X-2009 To express support of the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio
(SWACO) and its mission of providing cost effective and
environmentally responsible waste transfer and disposal services for
our community and to additionally support the funding of the solid
waste system infrastructure through tipping fees collected by solid
waste that is generated and disposed of within SWACO's Solid Waste
Management district.
A motion was made by President Mentel, seconded by President Pro-Tem
Craig, 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
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMEMBER PALEY, 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
FR FIRST READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION
FINANCE: MENTEL, CHR. TAVARES CRAIG PALEY
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FR 1278-2009 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to renew a
contract for the Facilities Management Division with Winnscapes for
snow removal services for various City facilities; and to authorize the
expenditure of $38,376.00 from the General Fund. ($38,376.00)
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: CRAIG, CHR. MILLER TAVARES
MENTEL
FR 1794-2008 To abandon, as public rights-of-way, the roads, streets and alleys
within the City of Columbus and shown on the plat titled Duranceau
Park, and to authorize the transfer of these assets from the
Department of Public Service to the Recreation and Parks
Department.
FR 1256-2009 To transfer all sidewalk waiver fees currently in the Sidewalk Waiver
Fund Project in the General Permanent Improvement Fund into a fund
to be established by the City Auditor for sidewalk and bikeway capital
improvement projects use in specific Community Planning Areas.
FR 1298-2009 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to
execute those documents necessary for the City to grant
encroachment easements for the proposed building foundations,
building facades, solariums and balconies, and cornice within those
public rights-of-way needed for the East Village, Phase I, Project and
to declare an emergency.
SAFETY : GINTHER, CHR. PALEY CRAIG MENTEL
FR 1299-2009 To authorize the payment of $3,213.62 for vacation time and benefits
which have accumulated in excess of the maximum amount
established by salary ordinance for Fire Division personnel.
($3,213.62)
FR 1327-2009 To establish fund No. 223-309, titled "Feed-Police Horses Only" and
to authorize the Public Safety Director to expend said monies solely
for the purpose of feeding horses in the Division of Police Mounted
Unit. ($2,500.00)
DEVELOPMENT: GINTHER, CHR. CRAIG TYSON MENTEL
FR 1275-2009 To authorize the Director of Development to enter into an Enterprise
Zone Agreement with Continental/Olentangy Hotel, LLC for a tax
abatement of seventy-five percent (75%) for a period of ten (10) years
in consideration of a proposed $13.6 million investment in real
property improvements.
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UTILITIES: PALEY, CHR. CRAIG GINTHER MENTEL
FR 1059-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement
with the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) for the
purposes of providing funding and support for the Franklin County
Greenway Plan for Fiscal Year 2010, and to authorize the expenditure
of $26,100.00 from the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund, $23,280.00
from the Water Operating Fund, $6,960.00 from the Storm Sewer
Operating Fund and $3,660.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund.
($60,000.00)
FR 1205-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a planned
contract modification with 360water, Inc. in the amount of $280,125.00
for professional services in connection with Facilities and Safety
Training Management and Documentation Services; to authorize the
expenditure of $215,365.00 from the Sewer System Operating Fund;
and $64,760.00 from the Water Systems Operating Fund.
($280,125.00)
FR 1215-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a modification
of the Utility Cut and Restoration Project contract with Decker
Construction Company, for the Division of Power and Water, to
authorize the expenditure of $500,000.00 from Water Systems
Operating Fund. ($500,000.00)
FR 1226-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify an existing
contract with Asplundh Tree Expert Co. for power line clearance
services for the Division of Power and Water; to authorize the
expenditure of $40,000.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund.
($40,000.00)
FR 1253-2009 This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to execute a
planned contract modification (#3) for professional engineering
services with DLZ Ohio, Inc. in connection with the Olentangy-Scioto
Interceptor Sewer (OSIS) Augmentation and Relief Sewer (OARS); to
authorize the appropriation and transfer of $2,139,082.82 from the
Sanitary Sewer Reserve Fund to the Voted Sanitary Sewer Bond
Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $2,139,082.82 from the Voted
Sanitary Sewer Bond Fund; and to amend the 2009 Capital
Improvements Budget. ($2,139,082.82)
FR 1254-2009 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a
contract with BissNuss, Inc. for the purchase Electronic Load Cells
and Indicators for the Division of Power and Water and to authorize
the expenditure of $33,026.00 from the Water Operating Fund.
($33,026.00)
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FR 1261-2009 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to issue a
Blanket Purchase Order from an established Universal Term Contract
for the purchase of Polymer with Fort Bend Services., for the Division
of Sewerage and Drainage; to authorize the expenditure of
$500,000.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund.
($500,000.00)
FR 1266-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to pay operating license
fees for the three water treatment plants to the Treasurer, State of
Ohio, Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, for the Division of Power
and Water; and to authorize the expenditure of $209,000.00 from the
Water Systems Operating Fund. ($209,000.00)
FR 1268-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify an agreement on
behalf of the City of Columbus between Kurtz Brothers Central Ohio,
LLC and the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio, for the design,
construction and operation of the Organic Waste Recovery and Reuse
System Project, and to authorize the expenditure of $150,000.00 from
the Sewer System Operating Fund. ($150,000.00)
FR 1269-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to pay the annual
Discharge Fees for Fiscal Year 2009 to the State of Ohio, Ohio
Environmental Protection Agency for the Division of Sewerage and
Drainage; and to authorize the expenditure of $82,800.00 from the
Sewerage System Operating Fund. ($82,800.00)
FR 1282-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew a membership
with the National Association of Clean Water Agencies for the Division
of Sewerage and Drainage and to authorize the expenditure of
$26,566.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund ($26,566.00)
FR 1284-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a professional
engineering services contract with Chester Engineers, in connection
with the Large Diameter Sewer Assessment - Alum Creek Trunk
(North) / Alum Creek SubTrunk Project; and to authorize the
appropriation and transfer of funds from the Sanitary Sewer Reserve
Fund in the amount of $663,237.56, to the Voted Sanitary Sewer Bond
Fund. ($663,237.56)
FR 1286-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement
with Environmental Systems Corporation for the complete upgrade of
the Emissions Monitoring Systems under the Sole Source provisions
of the Columbus City Code for the Division of Sewerage and
Drainage, and to authorize the expenditure of $99,561.66 from the
Sewerage System Operating Fund, ($96,561.66)
FR 1293-2009 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a
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Blanket Purchase Order for Sludge Grinder Equipment Repair Parts
and Service from a Universal Term Contract with JWC Environmental;
and to authorize the expenditure of $67,000.00 from the Sewerage
System Operating Fund. ($67,000.00)
FR 1328-2009 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a
purchase order with Amerisochi Inc for the purchase of ABB Low
Voltage Drives for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, and to
authorize the expenditure of $56,153.00 from the Sewerage System
Operating Fund. ($56,153.00)
ZONING: TYSON, CHR. CRAIG GINTHER MILLER PALEY TAVARES
MENTEL
FR 1257-2009 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3356.03, AR-4
Permitted Uses and 3342.15, Maneuvering, of the Columbus City
Codes for the property located at 28 EAST ELEVENTH AVENUE
(43201), to permit a property management office in the AR-4,
Apartment Residential District with one stacked parking space.
(Council Variance #CV08-028)
FR 1277-2009 To rezone 1729 NORTHWEST BOULEVARD (43212), being 1.76±
acres located at the southwest corner of Northwest Boulevard and
Chambers Road, From: C-4, Commercial District, To: CPD,
Commercial Planned Development District and to declare an
emergency (Rezoning # Z09-011).
FR 1332-2009 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3333.02, AR-12,
ARLD and AR-1, Apartment residential district use; 3333.09, Area
requirements; 3333.18, Building lines; 3333.23, Minimum side yard
permitted; 3342.15, Maneuvering; 3342.18, Parking setback line;
3342.28, Minimum number of parking spaces required; and 3372.521
(D) (E), Supplemental parking requirements, of the Columbus City
Codes; for the property located at 1283 SUMMIT STREET (43201), to
permit three separate single-family lots with reduced development
standards in the AR-1, Apartment Residential District (Council
Variance # CV07-028).
CA CONSENT ACTIONS
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION
TYSON
CA 0160X-2009 To honor and recognie the contributions of the Friends of Westgate
Park and to celebrate the dedication of the Camp Chase Mural in
Westgate Park.
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FINANCE: MENTEL, CHR. TAVARES CRAIG PALEY
CA 0159X-2009 A resolution designating the city of Columbus, Ohio as a Recovery
Zone under Section 1400U-1 of the Internal Revenue Code, and
declaring an emergency ($0).
CA 1295-2009 To authorize an appropriation of $66,668.00 from the unappropriated
balance of the Urban Development Action grants Fund, to the
Department of Finance and Management, and to authorize the
expenditure of $66,668.00 from the Urban Development Action Grants
Fund, to provide for the immediate and long term maintenance of the
Ohio Theatre; and to declare an emergency. ($66,668.00)
CA 1304-2009 To authorize and direct the Finance & Management Director to enter
into a contract for Collection, Recycling & Sale of Mixed Office
By-Products for use by various City departments as needed with
Rumpke of Ohio, Inc. to authorize the expenditure of One dollar to
establish the contracts from the Mail, Print Services and UTC Fund:
and to declare an emergency. ($1.00)
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: CRAIG, CHR. MILLER TAVARES
MENTEL
CA 0150X-2009 To declare the necessity and intent to appropriate fee simple title and
lesser interests in and to real estate in connection with the North High
Street-Flint Road to Delaware County Line project, and to declare an
emergency.
CA 1233-2009 To accept the plat titled "Great Oak Subdivision Section 2", from
Maronda Homes Inc., by John Oberlin, Vice President; and to declare
an emergency.
CA 1307-2009 To authorize the City of Columbus Director of Public Service to apply
on behalf of Keep Columbus Beautiful (affiliate member) to Keep
America Beautiful to request funding from the 2009
KAB/Anheuser-Busch Environmental community improvement grant
partnership to support and expand KickButtColumbus! into an
awareness and abatement effort to remove FAST FOOD LITTER from
targeted ramps and interchanges leading into neighborhoods with
highly visible destination areas and accept said grant; if awarded to
authorize the appropriation of $10,000.00 within the Private Grant
Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of $10,000.00 or so much
thereof as may be needed for this purpose from the Private Grant
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($10,000.00)
CA 1308-2009 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a
purchase order with Kokosing Materials, Inc. for the purchase of
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Various Asphalt Concrete, in accordance with the terms and
conditions of an established citywide universal term contract for the
Division of Planning and Operations; to authorize the expenditure of
$100,000.00 from the Street Construction, Maintenance and Repair
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($100,000.00)
CA 1313-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into an agreement
with the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission to undertake the
Gemini Parkway study; and to authorize the expenditure of up to
$11,000.00 from the Streets and Highways G.O. Bond Fund for the
Division of Planning and Operations. ($11,000.00)
A motion was made by President Pro-Tem Craig, seconded by Ginther, that
this matter be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Abstained: 1- Charleta Tavares
Affirmative: 6- Andrew Ginther, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael Mentel, A. Troy
Miller, and Eileen Paley
SAFETY : GINTHER, CHR. PALEY CRAIG MENTEL
CA 0927-2009 To authorize the Fire Chief to accept a donation of equipment from
Firefighters Support Services and to use the donated equipment to
improve the "search and rescue" capability of the Division of Fire.
CA 1169-2009 To authorize the Columbus Fire Chief to accept a grant award from
the State of Ohio Division of EMS for the purchase of EMS training
equipment for the Division of Fire, to appropriate $3,000.00 from the
unappropriated balance of the General Government Grant Fund; and
to declare an emergency. ($3,000.00)
CA 1221-2009 To amend the 2009 Capital Improvements Budget, to authorize and
direct the City Auditor to transfer $56,078.67 between projects within
the Safety Bond Fund; to authorize and direct the Finance and
Management Director to issue a purchase order for equipment for
custom tilt-cab pumpers for the Division of Fire from an existing
Universal Term Contract established for such purpose, to authorize
the expenditure of 100,000.00 from the Safety Bond Fund; and to
declare an emergency. ($100,000.00)
CA 1225-2009 To authorize and direct the Director of Finance and Management to
execute those documents necessary to enter into contracts for the
acquisition of equipment for the Division of Fire Bomb Squad, in
accordance with sole source procurement, with A-T Solutions, Inc.
utilizing Homeland Security Grant funds; and to declare an
emergency. ($0.00)
CA 1227-2009 To authorize and direct the Director of Finance and Management to
issue a purchase order with EMSAR Columbus/Medical Repair, Inc.,
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for the repair of cots for the Division of Fire in accordance with sole
source procurement, to authorize the expenditure of $25,000.00 from
the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($25,000.00)
CA 1231-2009 To authorize and direct the Director of Public Safety to enter into a
contract with Medtronic Emergency Response Systems to procure
supplies for various models of Emergency Medical Service (EMS)
equipment in accordance with sole source procurement provisions of
the Columbus City Codes; to authorize the expenditure of $50,000.00
from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency.($50,000.00)
CA 1245-2009 To amend the Department of Public Safety's 2009 Capital
Improvement budget, to authorize the City Auditor to transfer funds
between projects in the Safety Voted Bond Fund, to authorize and
direct the Director of Public Safety, on behalf of the Division of
Support Services, to modify a contract with Montgomery W. Mills
Enterprises, Inc., d/b/a Viper Protection Services, for the purchase
and installation of Beam Detectors for the Video Security Cameras for
Police and Fire radio communications tower sites, to authorize the
expenditure of $10,667.00 from the Public Safety's Voted Bond Fund;
and to declare an emergency. ($10,667.00)
CA 1249-2009 To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to
issue a purchase order on behalf of the Division of Fire for telephone
services from an existing Universal Term Contract with AT&T, to
authorize the expenditure of $59,830.00 from the General Fund; and
to declare an emergency. ($59,830.00)
CA 1250-2009 To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to
issue purchase orders for EMS medical supplies from existing
Universal Term Contracts established for such purposes with Alliance
Medical, Inc., and BoundTree Medical LLC, to authorize the
expenditure of $90,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($90,000.00)
CA 1255-2009 To amend Ordinance No. 1001-2009 passed on July 27, 2009 to
reflect the correct dollar amount in Section 3 of the Ordinance; and to
declare an emergency. ($0.00)
CA 1279-2009 To amend the Department of Public Safety's 2009 Capital
Improvement Budget, to authorize the City Auditor to transfer funds
between projects in the Safety Voted Bond Fund, to authorize the
Director of Public Safety to enter into an agreement with the Franklin
County Emergency Management and Homeland Security agency to
upgrade the existing warning sirens, to authorize the expenditure of
$80,000 from the Voted Public Safety Bond Fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($80,000.00)
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CA 1281-2009 To authorize and direct The Mayor of the City of Columbus to accept a
sub-grantee award and enter into a contract with the Franklin County
Board of Commissioners via the Franklin County Office of Homeland
Security and Justice Programs for a FY09 American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)
grant, to authorize an appropriation of $9,840.00 from the
unappropriated balance of the General Government Grant Fund to the
Division of Police; and to declare an emergency. ($9,840.00)
CA 1302-2009 To establish a new authorized strength ordinance for the Division of
Police to increase the normal and temporary complements of police
deputy chiefs by one; to repeal ordinance 1043-2009; and to declare
an emergency. (REPEALED BY ORD. 0229-2010 PASSED 2/8/2010)
DEVELOPMENT: GINTHER, CHR. CRAIG TYSON MENTEL
CA 1274-2009 To amend Ordinance 1550-2008, passed on October 20, 2008,
authorizing the Director of Development to amend the Enterprise Zone
Agreement with AmerisourceBergen Drug Corporation.
CA 1280-2009 To authorize the City Auditor to transfer $100,000 between divisions
within the Development Department; to authorize the Development
Director to increase the contract with The Ransom Company for the
demolition of unsafe structures; to authorize the expenditure of
$100,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency.
($100,000.00)
CA 1285-2009 To authorize the City Auditor to transfer $60,000 between divisions
within the Development Department; to authorize the Development
Director to increase contracts with various contractors for grass
mowing and litter control services during the 2009 season; to
authorize the expenditure of $50,000.00 from the General Fund; and
to declare an emergency. ($60,000.00)
JUDICIARY & COURT ADMINISTRATION: PALEY, CHR. CRAIG TYSON
MENTEL
CA 1272-2009 To authorize the Administrative and Presiding Judge of the Franklin
County Municipal Court to enter into the third twelve months of a
thirty-six month contract with Thomson West (West Group Payment
Ctr.) for the provision of on-line legal research resources, to authorize
the expenditure of up to $29,500 from the Municipal Court computer
fund; and to declare an emergency. ($29,500)
CA 1310-2009 To authorize and direct the Director of the Department of Finance and
Management on behalf of the Franklin County Municipal Court Clerk to
establish a purchase order with TAB Products Company LLC for the
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purchase of customized case file folders for the Clerk's Office; to
authorize the expenditure of $94,303.63 from the Municipal Court
Clerk general fund; and to declare an emergency. ($94,303.63)
CA 1329-2009 To authorize and direct the Administrative Judge of the Franklin
County Municipal Court to accept a grant award from the State of
Ohio, Crime Victims Assistance Office; to appropriate $43,388 from
the unappropriated balance of the general government grant fund to
the Franklin County Municipal Court; to transfer $73,000 from the
Municipal Court special revenue fund, probation fees to the general
government grant fund; and to declare an emergency. ($116,388.00)
UTILITIES: PALEY, CHR. CRAIG GINTHER MENTEL
CA 1130-2009 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a
contract with Ricart Properties, Inc. for the purchase of two (2) Diesel
Powered Cab and Chassis with 9 Foot Dump Body for the Division of
Power and Water and to authorize the expenditure of $87,570.00 from
the Water Operating Fund. ($87,570.00)
CA 1248-2009 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a
contract with Utility Truck Equipment, Inc. for the purchase of a Cab
and Chassis with Utility Service Body and 20 Foot Crane for the
Division of Power and Water and to authorize the expenditure of
$83,980.00 from the Water Operating Fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($83,980.00)
CA 1290-2009 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to
execute those documents necessary to release a certain utility
easement, located in the vicinity of Harlem Road and Central College
Road, at the request of New Albany Company LLC, in exchange for a
replacement easement previously granted to the City of Columbus,
Ohio and to declare an emergency
CA 1291-2009 To increase an existing Auditor's Certificate by $50,000.00 for the
Chatterton Road Water Main Improvement Project; to authorize the
appropriation and transfer of $50,000.00 from the Water System
Reserve Fund to the Water Works Enlargement Voted Bonds Fund; to
authorize the expenditure of $50,000.00 from the Water Works
Enlargement Voted Bonds Fund; to authorize an amendment to the
2009 Capital Improvements Budget; and to declare an emergency.
($50,000.00)
CA 1318-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a construction
contract with Decker Construction Company; to provide for payment of
inspection, material testing and related services to the Transportation
Division for the Shattuck Avenue/Clearview Avenue Stormwater
System Improvements Project, for the Division of Sewerage and
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Drainage; to authorize the transfer of $435,653.42 within the Storm
Sewer Bond Fund; to authorize the transfer of $419,885.68 from the
Storm Sewer Reserve Fund to the Storm Sewer Bonds Fund; to
authorize the expenditure of $855,539.10 from the Storm Sewer Bond
Fund; to authorize an amendment to the 2009 Capital Improvements
Budget; and to declare an emergency. ($855,539.10)
CA 1323-2009 To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to
enter into two (2) contracts for the option to purchase Andritz Decanter
Centrifuge Parts and Service with Andritz Separation, Inc. and Alfa
Laval, Inc., to authorize the expenditure of two (2) dollars to establish
the contracts from the Mail, Print Services and UTC Fund;and to
declare an emergency. ($2.00)
CA 1342-2009 To authorize and direct the Finance & Management Director to enter
into a contract for the option to purchase Liquid Ferric Chloride for the
Sewerage and Drainage Division, to authorize the expenditure of one
(1) dollar to establish the contract from the Mail, Print Services and
UTC Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00)
HEALTH, HOUSING & HUMAN SVC'S: TAVARES, CHR. TYSON MILLER
MENTEL
CA 1264-2009 To authorize the Director of Finance to establish a purchase order with
RMD Instruments for the purchase of two Lead Paint Spectrum
Analyzers for the Lead Safe Columbus Program in accordance with
sole source provisions; to authorize the expenditure of $27,150 from
the unappropriated balance of the Health Department Grants Fund;
and to declare an emergency. ($27,150)
CA 1273-2009 To authorize and direct the Columbus Health Department to accept a
grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in the
amount of $60,000, to authorize the appropriation of $60,000 from the
Health Department Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency.
($60,000.00)
Passed The Consent Agenda
Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael
Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
EMERGENCY, TABLED AND 2ND READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION
FINANCE: MENTEL, CHR. TAVARES CRAIG PALEY
1343-2009 To authorize the issuance of unlimited tax bonds in the amount of not
to exceed $12,040,000 for safety and health projects ($12,040,000)
Section 55(B) of the City Charter.
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A motion was made by President Mentel, seconded by President Pro-Tem
Craig, that this matter be Waived the 2nd Reading. 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
A motion was made by President Mentel, 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
1344-2009 Authorizing the issuance of unlimited tax bonds in the amount of not to
exceed $6,470,000 for the purpose of parks and recreation projects
($6,470,000) Section 55(B) of the City Charter.
A motion was made by President Mentel, seconded by President Pro-Tem
Craig, that this matter be Waived the 2nd Reading. 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
A motion was made by President Mentel, 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
1345-2009 To authorize the issuance of unlimited tax bonds in the amount of not
to exceed $23,185,000 for transportation improvements
($23,185,000). Section 55(B) of the City Charter.
A motion was made by President Mentel, seconded by President Pro-Tem
Craig, that this matter be Waived the 2nd Reading. 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
A motion was made by President Mentel, 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
1346-2009 To authorize the issuance of unlimited tax bonds in the amount of not
to exceed $12,555,000 for storm sewer improvements ($12,555,000)
Section 55(B) of the City Charter.
A motion was made by President Mentel, seconded by Ginther, that this
matter be Waived the 2nd Reading. 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
A motion was made by President Mentel, seconded by Ginther, that this
matter be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael
Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
1347-2009 To authorize the issuance of unlimited tax bonds in the amount of not
to exceed $69,600,000 for sanitary sewer improvements
($69,600,000). Section 55(B) of the City Charter.
A motion was made by President Mentel, seconded by Ginther, that this
matter be Waived the 2nd Reading. 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
A motion was made by President Mentel, 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
1348-2009 To authorize the issuance of unlimited tax bonds in the amount of not
to exceed $5,060,000 for refuse collection projects ($5,060,000)
Section 55(B) of the City Charter.
A motion was made by President Mentel, seconded by Ginther, that this
matter be Waived the 2nd Reading. 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
A motion was made by President Mentel, 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
1349-2009 To authorize the issuance of unlimited tax bonds in the amount of not
to exceed $4,175,000 for electricity projects ($4,175,000). Section
55(B) of the City Charter.
A motion was made by President Mentel, seconded by Ginther, that this
matter be Waived the 2nd Reading. 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
A motion was made by President Mentel, 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
1350-2009 To authorize the issuance of unlimited tax bonds in the amount of not
to exceed $43,095,000 for water system improvements ($43,095,000).
Section 55(B) of the City Charter.
A motion was made by President Mentel, seconded by President Pro-Tem
Craig, that this matter be Waived the 2nd Reading. The motion carried by the
following vote:
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Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael
Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
A motion was made by President Mentel, 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
1351-2009 To authorize the issuance of unlimited tax bonds in the amount of not
to exceed $49,805,000 for water system improvements ($49,805,000).
Section 55(B) of the City Charter.
A motion was made by President Mentel, seconded by President Pro-Tem
Craig, that this matter be Waived the 2nd Reading. 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
A motion was made by President Mentel, 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
1353-2009 To authorize the issuance of limited tax bonds in the amount of not to
exceed $6,300,000 for construction management projects
($6,300,000) Section 55(B) of the City Charter.
A motion was made by President Mentel, seconded by President Pro-Tem
Craig, that this matter be Waived the 2nd Reading. 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
A motion was made by President Mentel, 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
1354-2009 To authorize the issuance of limited tax bonds in the amount of not to
exceed $6,410,000 for information services projects
($6,410,000).Section 55(B) of the City Charter.
A motion was made by President Mentel, seconded by President Pro-Tem
Craig, that this matter be Waived the 2nd Reading. 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
A motion was made by President Mentel, 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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1355-2009 To authorize the issuance of limited tax bonds in the amount of not to
exceed $1,000,000 for housing projects ($1,000,000).Section 55(B) of
the City Charter.
A motion was made by President Mentel, seconded by President Pro-Tem
Craig, that this matter be Waived the 2nd Reading. 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
A motion was made by President Mentel, 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
1356-2009 To authorize the issuance of limited tax bonds in the amount of not to
exceed $2,000,000 for Lincoln Theater improvements
($2,000,000).Section 55(B) of the City Charter.
A motion was made by President Mentel, seconded by President Pro-Tem
Craig, that this matter be Waived the 2nd Reading. 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
A motion was made by President Mentel, 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
1361-2009 Authorizing the issuance of unlimited tax bonds in an amount not to
exceed $275,005,000 for the purpose of providing funds to refund
either currently or in advance, certain outstanding unlimited tax
general obligation bonds of the City ($275,005,000). Section 55(B) of
the City Charter.
A motion was made by President Mentel, seconded by Tavares, that this
matter be Waived the 2nd Reading. 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
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
1362-2009 Authorizing the issuance of limited tax bonds in an amount not to
exceed $141,030,000 for the purpose of providing funds to refund,
either currently or in advance, certain outstanding general obligation
bonds of the City ($141,030,000). Section 55(B) of the City Charter.
A motion was made by President Mentel, seconded by Tavares, that this
matter be Waived the 2nd Reading. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael
Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
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
0688-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with
G&G Cement Contractors for the construction of the ADA Ramps -
South High Street and the Operation SAFEWALKS - South High
Street Sidewalks projects; to amend the 2009 C.I.B.; to authorize the
transfer of funds within the Streets and Highways G.O. Bonds Fund
and between the Street and Highway Improvement Fund and the
Fed-State Highway Engineering Fund; to authorize the expenditure of
$251,629.25 from the Streets and Highways G.O. Bonds Fund and the
Street and Highway Improvement Fund and $163,985.37 from the
Federal State Highway Engineering Fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($415,614.62)
A motion was made by President Pro-Tem Craig, seconded by Tavares, that
this matter be Taken from the Table. 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
A motion was made by President Pro-Tem Craig, 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
1260-2009 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 the Alum Creek Drive Improvement Project, to
authorize the expenditure of $415,300.00 from the Fed-State Highway
Engineering Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($415,300.00).
A motion was made by President Pro-Tem Craig, seconded by Ginther, that
this matter be Taken from the Table. 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
A motion was made by President Pro-Tem Craig, seconded by Ginther, that
this matter be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Abstained: 1- Priscilla Tyson
Affirmative: 6- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Michael Mentel, A.
Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
1270-2009 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 Parsons/Livingston Avenue Roadway
Improvement Project, to authorize the expenditure of $220,924.00
from the Department of Public Service, Fed-State Highway
Engineering Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($220,924.00).
A motion was made by President Pro-Tem Craig, seconded by Tavares, that
this matter be Taken from the Table. 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
A motion was made by President Pro-Tem Craig, 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
1794-2008 To abandon, as public rights-of-way, the roads, streets and alleys
within the City of Columbus and shown on the plat titled Duranceau
Park, and to authorize the transfer of these assets from the
Department of Public Service to the Recreation and Parks
Department.
A motion was made by President Pro-Tem Craig, seconded by Miller, that this
matter be Waived the 2nd Reading. 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
A motion was made by President Pro-Tem Craig, seconded by Miller, 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
MINORITY AND SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT: CRAIG, CHR. MILLER
TAVARES MENTEL
1312-2009 To authorize the transfer of $50,000 between subfunds within the
Urban Site Acquisition Loan Fund; to authorize the appropriation of
$50,000 within the Urban Site Acquisition Loan Fund to the
Department of Development; to authorize the Director of the
Department of Development to enter into an agreement with the
Central Ohio Minority Business Association for administrative costs; to
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authorize the expenditure of $50,000 from the Urban Site Acquisition
Loan Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($50,000)
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
RECESS: 6:38 P.M.
A motion was made by President Mentel, seconded by President Pro-Tem
Craig, to Motion to Recess the 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
RECONVENED: 6:54 P.M.
A motion was made by President Pro-Tem Craig, seconded by Ginther, to
Motion to Reconvene the 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
SAFETY : GINTHER, CHR. PALEY CRAIG MENTEL
1292-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Safety to enter into contract with
Intergraph Corporation on behalf of the Division of Support Services,
for the purchase and installation of a Computer Aided Dispatch
System at the Police and Fire communication center, to authorize and
direct the City Auditor to appropriate and transfer $7,200,000.00 from
the Special Income Tax Fund to the Public Safety Capital
Improvement Fund, to authorize the expenditure of $7,200,000 from
the Public Safety Capital Improvement Fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($7,200,000.00).
A motion was made by Ginther, 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
DEVELOPMENT: GINTHER, CHR. CRAIG TYSON MENTEL
1283-2009 To create tax increment financing areas encompassing certain parcels
of real property in the area known as Weinland Park; to declare
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improvements to those parcels to be a public purpose and exempt
from real property taxation; to require the owners of those parcels to
make service payments in lieu of taxes; to require the distribution of
the applicable portion of those service payments to the Columbus City
School District; to establish a municipal public improvement tax
increment equivalent fund and an urban redevelopment tax increment
equivalent fund for the deposit of the remainder of those service
payments; to authorize the Director of the City Department of
Development to accept title to certain real property in and around the
former Columbus Coated Fabrics site and to transfer that property
back to the current owners; and to declare an emergency.
A motion was made by Ginther, 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
ADMINISTRATION: MILLER, CHR. PALEY TAVARES MENTEL
1110-2009 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to modify
and increase a contract with Lawson Software for the installation and
related services for the Central Payroll and Human Resources
Information Management System; to authorize the transfer of
appropriation and cash between projects in the Information Services
Bond Fund; to amend the 2009 Capital Improvement Budget; to
authorize the expenditure of $97,519.00 from the Information Services
Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency ($97,519.00)
A motion was made by Miller, 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
1131-2009 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to modify
and increase the funds to an existing contract with COMSYS for
related e-Gov services; to authorize the transfer of appropriation and
cash between projects in the Information Services Bond Fund; to
amend the Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the expenditure
of $62,237.88 from the Information Services Bond Fund; and to
declare an emergency. ($62,237.88)
A motion was made by Miller, 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
JUDICIARY & COURT ADMINISTRATION: PALEY, CHR CRAIG TYSON
MENTEL
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1222-2009 To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department,
and the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to execute those
documents necessary to grant a Quitclaim Deed of Determinable
Encroachment Easement to Marvin A. Katz, Trustee of The Marvin A.
Katz Trust Dated May 2, 1969 as amended in order to alleviate an
existing encroachment onto City property at Hoover Reservoir; to
waive the Land Review Commission provisions of the Columbus City
Codes (1959), to waive the competitive bidding of the Columbus City
Codes (1959) Revised.
A motion was made by Paley, 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
1265-2009 To amend Section 4 of Ordinance 0696-2009, passed on June 01,
2009, (Alum Creek Drive Improvement Project), to declare the revised
values of the subject real property interests and to repeal the existing
Section 4, and to declare an emergency.
A motion was made by Paley, seconded by President Pro-Tem Craig, that this
matter be Taken from the Table. 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
A motion was made by Paley, seconded by President Pro-Tem Craig, 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
UTILITIES: PALEY, CHR. CRAIG GINTHER MENTEL
1149-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify an existing
professional engineering contract for the Large Diameter Sewer
Condition Assessment - Olentangy Main Trunk Sewer Project with the
Brown & Caldwell Ohio, LLC.; to authorize the appropriation and
transfer of $668,180.89 from the Sanitary Sewer Reserve Bond Fund
to the Voted Sanitary Sewer Bond Fund; to authorize the appropriation
and expenditure of $668,180.89 from within the Voted Sanitary Sewer
Bond Fund; and to amend the 2009 Capital Improvement Budget for
the Division of Sewerage and Drainage and to declare an emergency.
($668,180.89)
A motion was made by Paley, seconded by President Pro-Tem Craig, that this
matter be Amended to Emergency. 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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1149-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify an existing
professional engineering contract for the Large Diameter Sewer
Condition Assessment - Olentangy Main Trunk Sewer Project with the
Brown & Caldwell Ohio, LLC.; to authorize the appropriation and
transfer of $668,180.89 from the Sanitary Sewer Reserve Bond Fund
to the Voted Sanitary Sewer Bond Fund; to authorize the appropriation
and expenditure of $668,180.89 from within the Voted Sanitary Sewer
Bond Fund; and to amend the 2009 Capital Improvement Budget for
the Division of Sewerage and Drainage and to declare an emergency.
($668,180.89)
A motion was made by Paley, 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
1294-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a contract with
Kokosing Construction Company, Inc. for construction of the Parsons
Avenue Water Plant (PAWP) Sludge Disposal - Lagoon 2 Project; to
authorize the appropriation and transfer of $2,615,704.96 from the
Water System Reserve Fund to the Ohio Water Development
Authority (OWDA) Fund; to authorize the appropriation and
expenditure of $2,615,704.96 from the Ohio Water Development
Authority (OWDA) Fund; to authorize an amendment to the 2009
Capital Improvements Budget; and to declare an emergency.
($2,615,704.96)
A motion was made by Paley, seconded by Ginther, that this matter be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Abstained: 1- Michael Mentel
Affirmative: 6- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, A. Troy
Miller, and Eileen Paley
1316-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a construction
contract with Nickolas Savko & Sons, Inc.; to provide for payment of
inspection, material testing and related services to the Transportation
Division for the Southard/Fornoff Area Stormwater System
Improvements Project; for the Divisions of Sewerage and Drainage &
Power and Water; to authorize the transfer of $3,934,005.24 within the
Storm Sewer Bond Fund; to authorize the expenditure of
$3,934,005.24 from the Storm Sewer Bond Fund; to authorize the
appropriation and transfer of $400,000.00 from the Water System
Reserve Fund to the Water Works Enlargement Voted Bonds Fund; to
authorize the expenditure of $400,000.00 from the Water Works
Enlargement Voted Bonds Fund; to authorize an amendment to the
2009 Capital Improvements Budget; and to declare an emergency.
($4,334,005.24)
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A motion was made by Paley, seconded by Ginther, that this matter be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Abstained: 1- Hearcel Craig
Affirmative: 6- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Priscilla Tyson, Michael Mentel, A.
Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
1324-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into contract with
Reynolds Inliner, LLC for the construction and to provide funding for
the Department of Transportation for prevailing wages for the 2009
Annual Lining Contract Project; to authorize the appropriation and
transfer of funds from the Sanitary Sewer Reserve Fund, to the Voted
Sanitary Sewer Bond Fund, to authorize the expenditure of
$1,406,442.00 from the Voted Sanitary Sewer Bond Fund; and to
declare an emergency. ($1,406,442.00)
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
1331-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into contract with
Complete General Construction Co. and to provide funding for the
Department of Transportation for construction administration /
inspection services and prevailing wages for the 2009 General
Construction Contract Project; to authorize the appropriation and
transfer of funds from the Sanitary Sewer Reserve Fund, to the Voted
Sanitary Sewer Bond Fund, to authorize the expenditure of
$1,854,156.00. from the Voted Sanitary Sewer Bond Fund, and to
amend the 2009 Capital Improvement Budget; and to declare an
emergency. ($1,854,156.00.)
A motion was made by Paley, 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
HEALTH, HOUSING & HUMAN SERVICES: TAVARES, CHR.
TYSON MILLER MENTEL
1193-2009 To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept this grant from
the Ohio Department of Health in the amount of $5,454,191; to
authorize the appropriation of $5,454,191 from the unappropriated
balance of the Health Department Grants Fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($5,454,191)
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
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1230-2009 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter
into a grant agreement with the Columbus Urban League for the
provision of the African-American Male Initiative program; to authorize
the expenditure of $53,550 from the General Fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($53,550.00)
A motion was made by Tavares, seconded by Ginther, that this matter be
Taken from the Table. 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
A motion was made by Tavares, seconded by Ginther, 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
1263-2009 To authorize and direct the Director of Finance and Management to
purchase security paper from the Treasurer, State of Ohio, to waive
the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes; to
authorize the expenditure of $10,000 from the Health Special
Revenue Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($10,000)
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
1300-2009 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to accept
an Alternative Schools/ Programs Grant from the Columbus Board of
Education in the amount of $100,000; to authorize the appropriation of
$100,000 from the General Government Grant Fund to the
Department of Development; to authorize the Director of the
Department of Development to enter into the contract with the YMCA
of Central Ohio to support the truancy prevention and intervention
program; to authorize the expenditure of $100,000 from the General
Government Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($100,000)
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
1330-2009 To adopt the Consolidated Submission for Community Planning and
Development Programs including the Consolidated Plan, the related
Citizen Participation Plan, and the Action Plan; to authorize the filing
of the Consolidated Submission with the U.S. Department of Housing
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and Urban Development; and to declare an emergency.
TABLED UNTIL 11/09/09
A motion was made by Tavares, seconded by Ginther, 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
RECREATION & PARKS: TYSON, CHR. TAVARES PALEY MENTEL
1175-2009 To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to accept
a grant in the amount of $40,000.00 and enter into a modification
agreement with The Central Ohio Workforce Investment Corporation
(C.O.W.I.C.) for funding to hire a fall workforce within the Recreation
and Parks Department, and to authorize the appropriation of
$40,000.00 from the unappropriated balance of the Recreation and
Parks Grant Fund. ($40,000.00)
A motion was made by Tyson, seconded by President Pro-Tem Craig, that this
matter be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Abstained: 2- Andrew Ginther, and Charleta Tavares
Affirmative: 5- Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen
Paley
1219-2009 To authorize a supplemental appropriation in the amount of
$11,369,214.00 from the unappropriated balance of the Recreation
and Parks Grant Fund to the Recreation and Parks Department for the
operation of various grant programs administered by the Central Ohio
Area Agency on Aging; and to declare an emergency.
($11,369,214.00)
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
1314-2009 To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter
into contracts with thirty-two community agencies to provide social and
nutrition services to older adults in Central Ohio during 2010; to
authorize the expenditure of $6,103,215.00 from the Recreation and
Parks Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($6,103,215.00)
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
ADJOURNMENT
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ADJOURNED: 7:33 P.M.
A motion was made by President Pro-Tem Craig, seconded by Paley, 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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