Columbus City Council
Regular MeetingColumbus, OH · February 9, 2015
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Monday, February 9, 2015 5:00 PM City Council Chambers, Rm 231
REGULAR MEETING NO. 7 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, MONDAY,
FEBRUARY 09, 2015 at 5:00 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
Present: 7 - Shannon Hardin, Zach Klein, Michelle Mills, Jaiza Page, Eileen Paley,
Priscilla Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
ROLL CALL
READING AND DISPOSAL OF THE JOURNAL
A motion was made by Tyson, seconded by Klein, to Dispense with the reading
of the Journal and Approve. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Shannon Hardin, Zach Klein, Michelle Mills, Jaiza Page, Eileen Paley,
Priscilla Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS RECEIVED BY CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
1 C0004-2015 THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE RECEIVED THE FOLLOWING
COMMUNICATIONS AS OF, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2015:
New Type: C1, C2
To: BJARA LLC
2714 Sullivant Av
Columbus OH 43204
Permit #0727494
New Type: D2
To: Daniel L Pizzurro
DBA West Side Bar
2422 W Broad St
Columbus OH 43204
Permit #69524490145
Stock Type: D1, D2, D3, D3A
To: Grand Prix Karting Columbus LLC
DBA Grand Prix Karting
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1300 Alum Creek Dr
Columbus OH 43209
Permit # 3322682
Advertise Date: 02/14/15
Agenda Date: 02/09/15
Return Date: 02/19/15
Read and Filed
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION
TYSON
2 0047X-2015 To recognize February as Black History Month and to celebrate the
contributions that the NAACP has made to Civil Rights in America
A motion was made by Tyson, seconded by Klein, that this Ceremonial
Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Shannon Hardin, Zach Klein, Michelle Mills, Jaiza Page, Eileen Paley,
Priscilla Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE WAS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT
PORTION OF THE AGENDA AND VOTED ON LATER IN THE MEETING.
JUDICIARY & COURT ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE: Ordinance
#0309-2015
A MOTION WAS MADE BY PRESIDENT PRO TEM MILLS, 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
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: HARDIN, CHR. TYSON PALEY
GINTHER
FR-1 0294-2015 To transfer the control and maintenance responsibilities of the
rights-of-way identified as an approximate 0.038 acre portion of the
15 foot wide east/west right-of-way north of Hinkle Avenue, and an
approximate 0.034 acre portion of the 15 foot wide north/south alley
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west of Bruck Street between Barthman and Hinkle Avenues from the
Department of Public Service, Division of Infrastructure Management,
to the Division of Recreation and Parks to facilitate the improvements
and enhancements to Southeast Lions Park.
Read for the First Time
FR-2 0308-2015 To transfer the control and maintenance responsibilities of the
rights-of-way identified as an approximate 0.890 acre portion of the
Maryland Avenue right-of-way south of Leonard Avenue between
Graham Street and Maumee Alley, and an approximate 0.333 acre
portion of the Fairfield Avenue right-of-way east of Champion Avenue
between Maryland Avenue and Norfolk Alley from the Department of
Public Service, Division of Infrastructure Management, to the Division
of Recreation and Parks to facilitate the improvements and
enhancements to Maryland Park.
Read for the First Time
TECHNOLOGY: KLEIN, CHR. HARDIN PALEY GINTHER
FR-3 0185-2015 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology, to renew
an agreement with North American Communication Resources
(NACR) to provide technology systems, software licensing and
support, and associated professional services in support of the City’s
interactive voice response (IVR) system; to authorize the expenditure
of $115,236.33 from the Department of Technology, Internal Service
Fund. ($115,236.33)
Read for the First Time
PUBLIC UTILITIES: KLEIN, CHR. PALEY HARDIN GINTHER
FR-4 0053-2015 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction
contract with Insituform Technologies, LLC for the Blueprint Linden
Lining Contract Phase 2; to transfer within and to expend up to
$3,917,125.85 from the Sanitary Sewer General Obligation Bond Fund
for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; and to amend to 2014
Capital Improvements Budget. ($3,917,125.85)
Read for the First Time
FR-5 0145-2015 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to establish an
encumbrance for a subscription to the Water Research Foundation
program, in accordance with the sole source provisions of the
Columbus City Code; and to authorize the expenditure of $88,228.80
from Water Operating Fund. ($88,228.80)
Read for the First Time
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FR-6 0174-2015 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to pay subscription fees to
subscribe to the Water Environment Research Foundation for Fiscal
Year 2015 for use of the Utility Subscription Program for the Division
of Sewerage and Drainage, and to authorize the expenditure of
$71,840.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund. ($71,840.00)
Read for the First Time
FR-7 0206-2015 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a service
agreement in accordance with sole source provisions of the Columbus
City Code with Tom Synnott Associates AKA tsaADVET for software
support of Falcon/DMS software for the Department of Public Utilities,
and to authorize the expenditure of $2,150.25 from the Electricity
Operating Fund, $13,677.00 from the Water Operating Fund,
$15,333.75 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund, and
$4,089.00 from the Stormwater Operating Fund. ($35,250.00)
Read for the First Time
FR-8 0214-2015 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and increase
funding to an existing agreement (EL014925) with InfoSend, Inc. for
Electronic/Traditional Bill Presentment and Payment Application
Services for the Department of Public Utilities, and to authorize the
expenditure of $1,100,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund.
($1,100,000.00)
Read for the First Time
FR-9 0215-2015 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement
with Burgess & Niple, Inc. for professional engineering services for the
O'Shaughnessy Dam Hydroelectric Facilities - FERC Independent
Consultant Inspection Project; for the Division of Water; to authorize a
transfer and expenditure up to $130,000.00 within the Water Build
America Bonds Fund; and to amend the 2014 Capital Improvements
Budget. ($130,000.00)
Read for the First Time
FR-10 0233-2015 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a planned
modification of the Electric Motor Maintenance Services contract with
Mid Ohio Electric Company for the Division of Sewerage and
Drainage, and to authorize the expenditure of $0.00 from the
Sewerage System Operating Fund. ($0.00)
Read for the First Time
FR-11 0238-2015 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a planned
modification with WAQ, Inc. dba Southwest Lawn to provide Lawn
Maintenance Services for the Department of Public Utilities’ Southerly
Wastewater Treatment Plant, and to authorize the expenditure of
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$40,000.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund. ($40,000.00)
Read for the First Time
FR-12 0263-2015 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and extend an
agreement with Heidelberg University for the purpose of providing
funding and continued support to the National Center for Water
Quality Research, for the continued operation of the Tributary Loading
Station on the Scioto River and Computation of Point-Source and
Nonpoint-Source Loads for 2015, to authorize the expenditures of
$19,075.00 from the Sewer System Operating Fund, and $19,075.00
from the Water Operating Fund. ($38,150.00)
Read for the First Time
FR-13 0271-2015 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into contract with
the Operator Training Committee of Ohio, for utility operations and
maintenance training, in accordance with the sole source provisions of
the Columbus City Code, for the Department of Public Utilities, and to
authorize the expenditure of $3,660.00 from the Electricity Operating
Fund, $23,280.00 from the Water Systems Operating Fund,
$26,100.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund, and
$6,960.00 from the Storm Sewer Operating Fund.($60,000.00)
Read for the First Time
DEVELOPMENT: MILLS, CHR. KLEIN TYSON GINTHER
FR-14 0351-2015 To accept the application (AN14-010) of McCorkle Soaring Eagles
LLC for the annexation of certain territory containing 68.8 ± acres in
Blendon Township.
Read for the First Time
FR-15 0354-2015 To accept the application (AN14-011) of Richard L. McFarland,
Trustee for the annexation of certain territory containing 5.774 ± acres
in Franklin Township.
Read for the First Time
CA CONSENT ACTIONS
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION:
PAGE
CA-1 0042X-2015 To honor, recognize and celebrate the 25th Anniversary of James
“Buster” Douglas’ historic victory over “Iron” Mike Tyson on February
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11, and his life of excellence and service which continues today.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
FINANCE: TYSON, CHR. MILLS PALEY GINTHER
CA-2 0266-2015 To authorize the Finance & Management Director to enter into a
contract for the option to purchase Parts for Jacobsen Grounds
Equipment with Baker Vehicle Systems, Inc.; and to declare an
emergency.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-3 0269-2015 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to renew a
contract on behalf of the Facilities Management Division with K & M
Kleening Service, Inc. for custodial services at the Fire Training
complex on Parsons Avenue; to authorize the expenditure of
$137,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency.
($137,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-4 0285-2015 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to modify on
behalf of the Office of Construction Management with Smith Roofing
and Sheet Metal for the renovation of the 2nd floor stairwell roof and
drainage at City Hall, 90 West Broad Street; to authorize the
expenditure of $10,000.00 from the Construction Management
Improvement Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($10,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES: TYSON, CHR. MILLS PALEY GINTHER
CA-5 0268-2015 To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept a grant from the
Ohio Commission on Minority Health in the amount of $7,500.00 for
two Minority Health Month events; to authorize the appropriation of
$7,500.00 from the unappropriated balance of the Health Department
Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($7,500.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-6 0317-2015 To authorize the Board of Health to enter into a contract with Ohio
Support Services Corp., for security officer services; to authorize a
total expenditure of $340,000.00 from the Health Special Revenue
Fund for said contract; and to declare an emergency. ($340,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: HARDIN, CHR. TYSON PALEY
GINTHER
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CA-7 0290-2015 To amend the 2014 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City
Auditor to transfer cash and appropriation between projects within the
Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to authorize the City Attorney's
Office, Real Estate Division, to contract for professional services
relative to the acquisition of fee simple title and lesser interests in and
to property needed for the Pedestrian Safety Improvements -
Fairwood Avenue Sidewalks project; to authorize the City Attorney's
Office, Real Estate Division, to negotiate with property owners to
acquire the additional rights of way necessary to complete this project;
to authorize the expenditure of $115,000.00 from the Streets and
Highways Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($115,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-8 0297-2015 This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Service to enter into
agreements with the City of Westerville (Westerville) for the Arterial
Street Rehabilitation - Cleveland Avenue at Schrock Road project; to
accept deposits from Westerville and to expend funds from said
deposits for inspection services provided by the Department of Public
Service; to provide refunds, as necessary, to Westerville; to authorize
the City Attorney's Office, Real Estate Division, to expend funds from
deposits received by the Department of Public Service for right-of-way
acquisition; to contract for professional services relative to the
acquisition of fee simple title and lesser interests in and to property
needed for the Arterial Street Rehabilitation - Cleveland Avenue at
Schrock Road project; to authorize the City Attorney's Office, Real
Estate Division, to negotiate with property owners to acquire the
additional rights of way necessary to complete this project; and to
declare an emergency. ($0.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
PUBLIC SAFETY: KLEIN, CHR. MILLS PAGE GINTHER
CA-9 0155-2015 To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to
issue a purchase order for wireless data communication services for
the Division of Fire from an existing Cooperative State of Ohio Term
Contract established for such purpose by the State of Ohio
Department of Administrative Services Purchasing Office with Verizon
Wireless, to authorize the expenditure of $65,000.00 from the General
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($65,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-10 0158-2015 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 $125,000.00 from the General Fund; and
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to declare an emergency. ($125,000.00)
A motion was made by Tyson, seconded by Hardin, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Abstained: 1- Michelle Mills
Affirmative: 6- Shannon Hardin, Zach Klein, Jaiza Page, Eileen Paley, Priscilla Tyson,
and Andrew Ginther
CA-11 0239-2015 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology (DoT), on
behalf of the Department of Public Safety, to renew an agreement with
Asysco, Inc. for software licensing, maintenance and support services
for the criminal history system; to authorize the expenditure of
$25,000.00 from the Department of Technology, Internal Service
Fund. ($25,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-12 0242-2015 To authorize and direct the Director of Finance and Management to
execute those documents necessary to enter into a contract for the
acquisition of a TruDefender FTIR Chemical Identification System for
the Division of Fire from Thermo Fisher Scientific, utilizing Homeland
Security Funds, in accordance with the sole source provisions of City
Code, and to declare an emergency ($0.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-13 0264-2015 To authorize an appropriation of $142,173.00 from the unappropriated
balance of the Indigent Drivers Alcohol Treatment Fund for the
Division of Police to pay for advanced training for the Accident
Investigation Unit and a DWI Conference for Traffic Bureau personnel,
as well as to purchase supplies and equipment, and to declare an
emergency. ($142,173.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-14 0292-2015 To authorize an appropriation of $148,787.00 from the unappropriated
balance of the Law Enforcement Contraband Seizure Fund to the
Division of Police, to fund travel and training needs, software
maintenance, computer services, and to refund monies for claims
against the Division of Police, and to declare an emergency.
($148,787.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
TECHNOLOGY: KLEIN, CHR. HARDIN PALEY GINTHER
CA-15 0159-2015 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology, on behalf
of the Department of Public Safety, to modify an agreement with
Motorola Solutions, Inc. for migrating data from the legacy NetRMS
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records management system to the new Premier One system to
extend the term of the agreement from March 6, 2015 to March 5,
2016; no additional funding is required.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-16 0198-2015 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to renew
an annual hardware/software maintenance and support contract with
XOR Media, Inc., in accordance with the sole source provisions of the
Columbus City Codes and to authorize the expenditure of $12,960.00
from the Department of Technology, Information Services Division,
Internal Services Fund. ($12,960.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-17 0204-2015 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology, on behalf
of the Department of Public Safety, to renew an annual software
maintenance and support agreement with MCM Technology, LLC for
the CommSHOP 360 Solution software application in accordance with
the sole source procurement provisions of the Columbus City Codes;
to authorize the expenditure of $22,505.66 from the Department of
Technology, internal service fund. ($22,505.66)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-18 0224-2015 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology, on behalf
of the Columbus Police Division, to renew an annual software
maintenance and support agreement for the MultiBridge and Talon
software applications with Core Technology Corporation in
accordance with the sole source procurement provisions of the
Columbus City Codes; and to authorize the expenditure $14,946.00
from the Department of Technology, internal service fund.
($14,946.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-19 0245-2015 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology (DoT) to
enter into an enterprise license agreement with Environmental
Systems Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI) for software licensing,
maintenance and support for the City’s geographic information
systems (GIS) in accordance with the sole source provisions of
Columbus City Codes; to authorize the expenditure of $210,000.00
from the Department of Technology, Information Services Division,
Internal Service Fund. ($210,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
PUBLIC UTILITIES: KLEIN, CHR. PALEY HARDIN GINTHER
CA-20 0082-2015 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a
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Blanket Purchase Order for the purchase of Wood Utility Poles from
an established Universal Term Contract with Kevin Lehr Associates,
for the Division of Power; and to authorize the expenditure of
$100,000.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund. ($100,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-21 0227-2015 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to maintain membership
with the Ohio Utilities Protection Service, and to authorize the
expenditure of $1,494.57 from the Power Operating Fund, $9,506.45
from the Water Operating Fund, $10,658.01 from the Sewerage
System Operating Fund, and $2,842.14 from the Storm Water
Operating Fund. ($24,501.17)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-22 0241-2015 To authorize the director of the Department of Public Utilities to
execute those documents, as approved by the City Attorney,
necessary to release a portion of the sewer utility easement described
and recorded in Official Record 1147, Page C07, Recorder’s Office,
Franklin County, Ohio. ($0.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-23 0243-2015 To authorize the director of the Department of Public Utilities to
execute those documents, as approved by the City Attorney,
necessary to release a portion of the sewer utility easement described
and recorded in Official Record 6472, Page G06, Recorder’s Office,
Franklin County, Ohio. ($0.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-24 0258-2015 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to apply for, accept, and
enter into up to five (5) Ohio Water Pollution Control Loan Fund
Agreements with the Ohio Water Development Authority and the Ohio
Environmental Protection Agency, for the financing of up to five
Division of Sewerage and Drainage Division (DOSD) construction
projects; to designate a dedicated source of repayment for the loans;
and to declare an emergency.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-25 0260-2015 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities, Division of Power to modify
an existing contract with Central Ohio Bio-Energy, LLC, a waste to
energy company; to authorize the expenditure of $150,000.00 from
the Electricity Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency.
($150,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-26 0261-2015 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to apply for, accept, and
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enter into an Ohio Water Pollution Control Loan Fund Agreement with
the Ohio Water Development Authority and the Ohio Environmental
Protection Agency, for the financing of the Blacklick Creek Sanitary
Interceptor Sewer for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage Division
(DOSD); to designate a dedicated source of repayment for the loan;
and to declare an emergency.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
DEVELOPMENT: MILLS, CHR. KLEIN TYSON GINTHER
CA-27 0302-2015 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to
execute any and all necessary agreements and deeds for conveyance
of title of one parcel of real property (612-14 Carpenter St.) held in the
Land Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program; and to declare
an emergency.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-28 0303-2015 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to
execute any and all necessary agreements and deeds for conveyance
of title of one parcel of real property (1510-12 Franklin Ave.) held in
the Land Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program; and to
declare an emergency.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-29 0304-2015 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to
execute any and all necessary agreements and deeds for conveyance
of title of one parcel of real property (2636 N. Audubon Rd.) held in the
Land Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program; and to declare
an emergency.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-30 0347-2015 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter
into an option agreement or agreements as needed to sell and
transfer by quitclaim deed 29 parcels, located in the Milo-Grogan area
to Columbus Housing Partnership DBA Homeport, and/or Central Ohio
Housing Development Organization, and/or Third Avenue Homes LLC;
and to declare an emergency.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
RECREATION & PARKS: PAGE, CHR. TYSON KLEIN GINTHER
CA-31 0246-2015 To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to
exercise the third and final five-year option in the lease agreement
with MC-NC, LLC Company for space for the operation of a senior
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center, to authorize the appropriation of $880,000.00 from the
unappropriated balance of the Special Income Tax Fund, to authorize
the expenditure of $880,000.00 from the Special Income Tax Fund,
and to declare an emergency. ($880,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-32 0288-2015 To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to modify
the existing contract with The Righter Company, Inc. for Deaf School
Pond Renovations; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer $29,513.92
within the Recreation and Parks Build America Bond Fund; to amend
the 2014 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the expenditure of
$27,136.44 with a contingency of $5,363.56 for a total of $32,500.00
from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund and Build America
Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($32,500.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
JUDICIARY & COURT ADMINISTRATION: PALEY, CHR. KLEIN PAGE
GINTHER
CA-33 0262-2015 To authorize the Administrative and Presiding Judge of the Franklin
County Municipal Court to enter into contract for maintenance on
security equipment with L-3 Communications Security & Detection
Systems, Inc. pursuant to the sole source provisions of City Code; to
authorize the expenditure of $23,400.00 from the Franklin County
Municipal Court special projects fund for court security; and to declare
an emergency. ($23,400.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
Approval of the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Tyson, seconded by Hardin, including all the preceding
items marked as having been approved on the Consent Agenda. The motion
carried by the following vote
Affirmative: 7- Shannon Hardin, Zach Klein, Michelle Mills, Jaiza Page, Eileen Paley,
Priscilla Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
SR EMERGENCY, TABLED AND 2ND READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION
FINANCE: TYSON, CHR. MILLS PALEY GINTHER
SR-1 2620-2014 To make appropriations for the 12 months ending December 31, 2015,
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
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revenue, the amount of $813,100,000.00 $813,902,000.00; and to
declare an emergency ($813,100,000.00) $813,902,000.00
A motion was made by Tyson, seconded by Paley, that this Ordinance be
Taken from the Table. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Shannon Hardin, Zach Klein, Michelle Mills, Jaiza Page, Eileen Paley,
Priscilla Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
A motion was made by Tyson, seconded by Klein, that this Ordinance be
Approved as Amended. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Shannon Hardin, Zach Klein, Michelle Mills, Jaiza Page, Eileen Paley,
Priscilla Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
SR-2 2621-2014 To make appropriations and transfers for the 12 months ending
December 31, 2015 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 Tyson, seconded by Paley, that this Ordinance be
Taken from the Table. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Shannon Hardin, Zach Klein, Michelle Mills, Jaiza Page, Eileen Paley,
Priscilla Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
A motion was made by Tyson, seconded by Paley, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Shannon Hardin, Zach Klein, Michelle Mills, Jaiza Page, Eileen Paley,
Priscilla Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
SR-3 2622-2014 To make appropriations for the 12 months ending December 31, 2015,
for selected 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 Tyson, seconded by Paley, that this Ordinance be
Taken from the Table. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Shannon Hardin, Zach Klein, Michelle Mills, Jaiza Page, Eileen Paley,
Priscilla Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
A motion was made by Tyson, seconded by Paley, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Shannon Hardin, Zach Klein, Michelle Mills, Jaiza Page, Eileen Paley,
Priscilla Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
SR-4 2623-2014 To make appropriations for the 12 months ending December 31, 2015
for general obligation debt service payments related to the City’s Bond
and Note Retirement Funds, and to declare an emergency.
A motion was made by Tyson, seconded by Paley, that this Ordinance be
Taken from the Table. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Shannon Hardin, Zach Klein, Michelle Mills, Jaiza Page, Eileen Paley,
Priscilla Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
A motion was made by Tyson, seconded by Paley, that this Ordinance be
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Amended as submitted to the Clerk. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Shannon Hardin, Zach Klein, Michelle Mills, Jaiza Page, Eileen Paley,
Priscilla Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
A motion was made by Tyson, seconded by Paley, that this Ordinance be
Approved as Amended. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Shannon Hardin, Zach Klein, Michelle Mills, Jaiza Page, Eileen Paley,
Priscilla Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
SR-5 0312-2015 To authorize the City Treasurer to modify its contracts for various
banking services with JP Morgan Chase Bank and Huntington Bank;
to authorize the expenditure of up to $432,500.00 from various funds
within the city; and to declare an emergency. ($432,500.00)
A motion was made by Tyson, seconded by Paley, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Abstained: 1- Michelle Mills
Affirmative: 6- Shannon Hardin, Zach Klein, Jaiza Page, Eileen Paley, Priscilla Tyson,
and Andrew Ginther
SR-6 0359-2015 To authorize the issuance of special obligation bonds in an amount
not to exceed $185,000,000 for the purpose of providing funds to
refund certain outstanding special obligation bonds of the City.
($185,000,000.00). (Section 55(b) of the City Charter.)
A motion was made by Tyson, seconded by Paley, to Waive the 2nd Reading.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Shannon Hardin, Zach Klein, Michelle Mills, Jaiza Page, Eileen Paley,
Priscilla Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
A motion was made by Tyson, seconded by Paley, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Shannon Hardin, Zach Klein, Michelle Mills, Jaiza Page, Eileen Paley,
Priscilla Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES: TYSON, CHR. MILLS PALEY GINTHER
SR-7 0295-2015 To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept a grant from the
Greater Columbus Arts Council to design and develop a Near South
Columbus Art Walk map, update the current maps and continue to
promote public engagement for all the Art Walks in the amount of
$4,000.00; to authorize the appropriation of $4,000.00 to the Health
Department in the city’s private grants fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($4,000.00)
A motion was made by Tyson, seconded by Paley, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Shannon Hardin, Zach Klein, Michelle Mills, Jaiza Page, Eileen Paley,
Priscilla Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
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PUBLIC SAFETY: KLEIN, CHR. MILLS PAGE GINTHER
SR-8 0099-2015 To authorize the Public Safety Director to modify and extend a
contract with TargetSolutions Learning LLC/CentreLearn for computer
based distance learning services for the Division of Fire, to authorize
the expenditure of $115,000.00 from the General Fund, and to declare
an emergency.($115,000.00)
A motion was made by Klein, seconded by Hardin, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Shannon Hardin, Zach Klein, Michelle Mills, Jaiza Page, Eileen Paley,
Priscilla Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
SR-9 0100-2015 To authorize the Director of Public Safety to modify the current
contract with MED3000, Inc. for EMS billing, collection, and reporting
services for the Division of Fire; to authorize the expenditure of
$1,800,000.00 for collection services and $75,000.00 for refunds from
the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,875,000.00)
A motion was made by Klein, seconded by Tyson, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Shannon Hardin, Zach Klein, Michelle Mills, Jaiza Page, Eileen Paley,
Priscilla Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
SR-10 0169-2015 To authorize and direct the Director of Public Safety to enter into a
contract in accordance with the existing Memorandum of
Understanding and Memorandum of Agreement with Columbus State
Community College for the awarding of college credit to Columbus
Division of Fire personnel who have received and completed training
from the Division's Training Academy; to authorize the expenditure of
$86,940.00 from the General Fund, and to declare an emergency.
($86,940.00)
A motion was made by Klein, seconded by Tyson, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Shannon Hardin, Zach Klein, Michelle Mills, Jaiza Page, Eileen Paley,
Priscilla Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
TECHNOLOGY: KLEIN, CHR. HARDIN PALEY GINTHER
SR-11 0160-2015 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology and the
Director of the Department of Columbus Public Health to modify an
annual contract with Language Access Network, LLC, for streaming
video and phone-based interpretation services; to waive the
competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes; to
authorize the expenditure of $20,002.50 from the Department of
Technology, internal services fund. ($20,002.50)
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A motion was made by Klein, seconded by Tyson, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Shannon Hardin, Zach Klein, Michelle Mills, Jaiza Page, Eileen Paley,
Priscilla Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
PUBLIC UTILITIES: KLEIN, CHR. PALEY HARDIN GINTHER
SR-12 0229-2015 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify the contract for
the purchase of wholesale electric power with American Municipal
Power, Inc. for the Division of Power and to authorize the expenditure
of $55,725,000.00 and to declare an emergency. ($55,725,000.00)
A motion was made by Klein, seconded by Tyson, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Shannon Hardin, Zach Klein, Michelle Mills, Jaiza Page, Eileen Paley,
Priscilla Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
DEVELOPMENT: MILLS, CHR. KLEIN TYSON GINTHER
SR-13 0363-2015 To set forth a statement of municipal services and zoning conditions to
be provided to the area contained in a proposed annexation
(AN15-001) of 1.123 + acres in Clinton Township to the city of
Columbus as required by the Ohio Revised Code; and to declare an
emergency.
A motion was made by Mills, seconded by Tyson, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Shannon Hardin, Zach Klein, Michelle Mills, Jaiza Page, Eileen Paley,
Priscilla Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
SR-14 0400-2015 To authorize the appropriation of $991,000.00 from the
unappropriated balance of the Land Management Fund to the
Department of Development to provide funds for the administration of
Land Redevelopment Office and related projects; and to declare an
emergency. ($991,000.00)
A motion was made by Mills, seconded by Paley, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Shannon Hardin, Zach Klein, Michelle Mills, Jaiza Page, Eileen Paley,
Priscilla Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
RECREATION & PARKS: PAGE, CHR. TYSON KLEIN GINTHER
SR-15 0272-2015 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into an
agreement with Community For New Direction to provide professional
and fiscal services for 2015 Neighborhood Violence Intervention
Program; to waive the competitive bidding requirements of the
Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of $334,000.00
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from the Recreation and Parks Fund 285; and to declare an
emergency. ($334,000.00)
A motion was made by Page, seconded by Tyson, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Shannon Hardin, Zach Klein, Michelle Mills, Jaiza Page, Eileen Paley,
Priscilla Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
SR-16 0273-2015 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into an
agreement with Columbus Urban League to provide professional and
fiscal services for 2015 Neighborhood Violence Intervention Program;
to waive the competitive bidding requirements of the Columbus City
Code; to authorize the expenditure of $325,000.00 from the
Recreation and Parks Fund 285; and to declare an emergency.
($325,000.00)
A motion was made by Page, seconded by Hardin, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Shannon Hardin, Zach Klein, Michelle Mills, Jaiza Page, Eileen Paley,
Priscilla Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
ADMINISTRATION: PALEY, CHR. HARDIN PAGE GINTHER
SR-17 0186-2015 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology and the
Director of the Human Resources Department, to renew an annual
software maintenance and support contract with Intellinetics, Inc. for a
document management system utilized by the Human Resources
Employee Benefits/Risk Management Division; to waive the
competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code; to
authorize the expenditure of $1,800.00 from the Department of
Technology, Internal Service Fund. ($1,800.00).
A motion was made by Paley, seconded by Tyson, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Shannon Hardin, Zach Klein, Michelle Mills, Jaiza Page, Eileen Paley,
Priscilla Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
JUDICIARY & COURT ADMINISTRATION: PALEY, CHR. KLEIN PAGE
GINTHER
0309-2015 To authorize and direct the City Auditor to appropriate and transfer of
$23,731.00 from the Indigent Drivers Alcohol Treatment Fund to the
Municipal Court Computer Fund Probation User Fees Fund; and to
appropriate the monies in the Probation User Fees fund, and to
declare an emergency. ($23,731.00)
A motion was made by Paley, seconded by Tyson, that this Ordinance be
Amended as submitted to the Clerk. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Affirmative: 7- Shannon Hardin, Zach Klein, Michelle Mills, Jaiza Page, Eileen Paley,
Priscilla Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
A motion was made by Paley, seconded by Hardin, that this Ordinance be
Approved as Amended. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Shannon Hardin, Zach Klein, Michelle Mills, Jaiza Page, Eileen Paley,
Priscilla Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
RULES & REFERENCE: GINTHER, CHR. KLEIN MILLS HARDIN
SR-18 0458-2015 To amend Chapter 107 of the Columbus City Codes by the enactment
of new Section 107.01 to provide a deadline for replacement of
candidates upon death, disqualification or withdrawal prior to a primary
election; and to declare an emergency.
A motion was made by Paley, seconded by Tyson, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Shannon Hardin, Zach Klein, Michelle Mills, Jaiza Page, Eileen Paley,
Priscilla Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
ADJOURNMENT
ADJOURNED AT 5:54 PM
A motion was made by Klein, seconded by Tyson, to adjourn this Regular
Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Shannon Hardin, Zach Klein, Michelle Mills, Jaiza Page, Eileen Paley,
Priscilla Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
(THERE WILL BE NO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON MONDAY,
FEBRUARY 16, 2015 IN OBSERVANCE OF PRESIDENT'S DAY. THE NEXT
SCHEDULED MEETING WILL BE HELD MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2015)
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REGULAR MEETING NO. 7 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, MONDAY,
FEBRUARY 09, 2015 at 5:00 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
ROLL CALL
READING AND DISPOSAL OF THE JOURNAL
COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS RECEIVED BY CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
1 C0004-2015 THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE RECEIVED THE FOLLOWING
COMMUNICATIONS AS OF, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2015:
New Type: C1, C2
To: BJARA LLC
2714 Sullivant Av
Columbus OH 43204
Permit #0727494
New Type: D2
To: Daniel L Pizzurro
DBA West Side Bar
2422 W Broad St
Columbus OH 43204
Permit #69524490145
Stock Type: D1, D2, D3, D3A
To: Grand Prix Karting Columbus LLC
DBA Grand Prix Karting
1300 Alum Creek Dr
Columbus OH 43209
Permit # 3322682
Advertise Date: 02/07/15
Agenda Date: 02/09/15
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Return Date: 02/15/15
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION
TYSON
2 0047X-2015 To recognize February as Black History Month and to celebrate the
contributions that the NAACP has made to Civil Rights in America
Sponsors: Priscilla Tyson, Shannon G. Hardin, Zach M. Klein,
Michelle M. Mills, Jaiza Page, Eileen Y. Paley and Andrew
Ginther
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
FR FIRST READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: HARDIN, CHR. TYSON PALEY
GINTHER
FR-1 0294-2015 To transfer the control and maintenance responsibilities of the
rights-of-way identified as an approximate 0.038 acre portion of the 15
foot wide east/west right-of-way north of Hinkle Avenue, and an
approximate 0.034 acre portion of the 15 foot wide north/south alley
west of Bruck Street between Barthman and Hinkle Avenues from the
Department of Public Service, Division of Infrastructure Management,
to the Division of Recreation and Parks to facilitate the improvements
and enhancements to Southeast Lions Park.
FR-2 0308-2015 To transfer the control and maintenance responsibilities of the
rights-of-way identified as an approximate 0.890 acre portion of the
Maryland Avenue right-of-way south of Leonard Avenue between
Graham Street and Maumee Alley, and an approximate 0.333 acre
portion of the Fairfield Avenue right-of-way east of Champion Avenue
between Maryland Avenue and Norfolk Alley from the Department of
Public Service, Division of Infrastructure Management, to the Division
of Recreation and Parks to facilitate the improvements and
enhancements to Maryland Park.
TECHNOLOGY: KLEIN, CHR. HARDIN PALEY GINTHER
FR-3 0185-2015 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology, to renew
an agreement with North American Communication Resources (NACR)
to provide technology systems, software licensing and support, and
associated professional services in support of the City’s interactive
voice response (IVR) system; to authorize the expenditure of
$115,236.33 from the Department of Technology, Internal Service
Fund. ($115,236.33)
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PUBLIC UTILITIES: KLEIN, CHR. PALEY HARDIN GINTHER
FR-4 0053-2015 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction
contract with Insituform Technologies, LLC for the Blueprint Linden
Lining Contract Phase 2; to transfer within and to expend up to
$3,917,125.85 from the Sanitary Sewer General Obligation Bond Fund
for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; and to amend to 2014
Capital Improvements Budget. ($3,917,125.85)
FR-5 0145-2015 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to establish an
encumbrance for a subscription to the Water Research Foundation
program, in accordance with the sole source provisions of the
Columbus City Code; and to authorize the expenditure of $88,228.80
from Water Operating Fund. ($88,228.80)
FR-6 0174-2015 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to pay subscription fees to
subscribe to the Water Environment Research Foundation for Fiscal
Year 2015 for use of the Utility Subscription Program for the Division of
Sewerage and Drainage, and to authorize the expenditure of
$71,840.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund. ($71,840.00)
FR-7 0206-2015 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a service
agreement in accordance with sole source provisions of the Columbus
City Code with Tom Synnott Associates AKA tsaADVET for software
support of Falcon/DMS software for the Department of Public Utilities,
and to authorize the expenditure of $2,150.25 from the Electricity
Operating Fund, $13,677.00 from the Water Operating Fund,
$15,333.75 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund, and $4,089.00
from the Stormwater Operating Fund. ($35,250.00)
FR-8 0214-2015 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and increase
funding to an existing agreement (EL014925) with InfoSend, Inc. for
Electronic/Traditional Bill Presentment and Payment Application
Services for the Department of Public Utilities, and to authorize the
expenditure of $1,100,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund.
($1,100,000.00)
FR-9 0215-2015 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement
with Burgess & Niple, Inc. for professional engineering services for the
O'Shaughnessy Dam Hydroelectric Facilities - FERC Independent
Consultant Inspection Project; for the Division of Water; to authorize a
transfer and expenditure up to $130,000.00 within the Water Build
America Bonds Fund; and to amend the 2014 Capital Improvements
Budget. ($130,000.00)
FR-10 0233-2015 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a planned
modification of the Electric Motor Maintenance Services contract with
Mid Ohio Electric Company for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage,
and to authorize the expenditure of $0.00 from the Sewerage System
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Operating Fund. ($0.00)
FR-11 0238-2015 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a planned
modification with WAQ, Inc. dba Southwest Lawn to provide Lawn
Maintenance Services for the Department of Public Utilities’ Southerly
Wastewater Treatment Plant, and to authorize the expenditure of
$40,000.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund. ($40,000.00)
FR-12 0263-2015 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and extend an
agreement with Heidelberg University for the purpose of providing
funding and continued support to the National Center for Water Quality
Research, for the continued operation of the Tributary Loading Station
on the Scioto River and Computation of Point-Source and
Nonpoint-Source Loads for 2015, to authorize the expenditures of
$19,075.00 from the Sewer System Operating Fund, and $19,075.00
from the Water Operating Fund. ($38,150.00)
FR-13 0271-2015 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into contract with
the Operator Training Committee of Ohio, for utility operations and
maintenance training, in accordance with the sole source provisions of
the Columbus City Code, for the Department of Public Utilities, and to
authorize the expenditure of $3,660.00 from the Electricity Operating
Fund, $23,280.00 from the Water Systems Operating Fund,
$26,100.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund, and $6,960.00
from the Storm Sewer Operating Fund.($60,000.00)
DEVELOPMENT: MILLS, CHR. KLEIN TYSON GINTHER
FR-14 0351-2015 To accept the application (AN14-010) of McCorkle Soaring Eagles LLC
for the annexation of certain territory containing 68.8 ± acres in
Blendon Township.
FR-15 0354-2015 To accept the application (AN14-011) of Richard L. McFarland, Trustee
for the annexation of certain territory containing 5.774 ± acres in
Franklin Township.
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CA-1 0042X-2015 To honor, recognize and celebrate the 25th Anniversary of James
“Buster” Douglas’ historic victory over “Iron” Mike Tyson on February
11, and his life of excellence and service which continues today.
Sponsors: Jaiza Page
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION:
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FINANCE: TYSON, CHR. MILLS PALEY GINTHER
CA-2 0266-2015 To authorize the Finance & Management Director to enter into a
contract for the option to purchase Parts for Jacobsen Grounds
Equipment with Baker Vehicle Systems, Inc.; and to declare an
emergency.
CA-3 0269-2015 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to renew a
contract on behalf of the Facilities Management Division with K & M
Kleening Service, Inc. for custodial services at the Fire Training
complex on Parsons Avenue; to authorize the expenditure of
$137,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency.
($137,000.00)
CA-4 0285-2015 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to modify on
behalf of the Office of Construction Management with Smith Roofing
and Sheet Metal for the renovation of the 2nd floor stairwell roof and
drainage at City Hall, 90 West Broad Street; to authorize the
expenditure of $10,000.00 from the Construction Management
Improvement Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($10,000.00)
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES: TYSON, CHR. MILLS PALEY GINTHER
CA-5 0268-2015 To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept a grant from the
Ohio Commission on Minority Health in the amount of $7,500.00 for
two Minority Health Month events; to authorize the appropriation of
$7,500.00 from the unappropriated balance of the Health Department
Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($7,500.00)
CA-6 0317-2015 To authorize the Board of Health to enter into a contract with Ohio
Support Services Corp., for security officer services; to authorize a total
expenditure of $340,000.00 from the Health Special Revenue Fund for
said contract; and to declare an emergency. ($340,000.00)
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: HARDIN, CHR. TYSON PALEY
GINTHER
CA-7 0290-2015 To amend the 2014 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City
Auditor to transfer cash and appropriation between projects within the
Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to authorize the City Attorney's
Office, Real Estate Division, to contract for professional services
relative to the acquisition of fee simple title and lesser interests in and
to property needed for the Pedestrian Safety Improvements - Fairwood
Avenue Sidewalks project; to authorize the City Attorney's Office, Real
Estate Division, to negotiate with property owners to acquire the
additional rights of way necessary to complete this project; to authorize
the expenditure of $115,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($115,000.00)
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CA-8 0297-2015 This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Service to enter into
agreements with the City of Westerville (Westerville) for the Arterial
Street Rehabilitation - Cleveland Avenue at Schrock Road project; to
accept deposits from Westerville and to expend funds from said
deposits for inspection services provided by the Department of Public
Service; to provide refunds, as necessary, to Westerville; to authorize
the City Attorney's Office, Real Estate Division, to expend funds from
deposits received by the Department of Public Service for right-of-way
acquisition; to contract for professional services relative to the
acquisition of fee simple title and lesser interests in and to property
needed for the Arterial Street Rehabilitation - Cleveland Avenue at
Schrock Road project; to authorize the City Attorney's Office, Real
Estate Division, to negotiate with property owners to acquire the
additional rights of way necessary to complete this project; and to
declare an emergency. ($0.00)
PUBLIC SAFETY: KLEIN, CHR. MILLS PAGE GINTHER
CA-9 0155-2015 To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to issue
a purchase order for wireless data communication services for the
Division of Fire from an existing Cooperative State of Ohio Term
Contract established for such purpose by the State of Ohio Department
of Administrative Services Purchasing Office with Verizon Wireless, to
authorize the expenditure of $65,000.00 from the General Fund; and to
declare an emergency. ($65,000.00)
CA-10 0158-2015 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 $125,000.00 from the General Fund; and
to declare an emergency. ($125,000.00)
CA-11 0239-2015 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology (DoT), on
behalf of the Department of Public Safety, to renew an agreement with
Asysco, Inc. for software licensing, maintenance and support services
for the criminal history system; to authorize the expenditure of
$25,000.00 from the Department of Technology, Internal Service Fund.
($25,000.00)
CA-12 0242-2015 To authorize and direct the Director of Finance and Management to
execute those documents necessary to enter into a contract for the
acquisition of a TruDefender FTIR Chemical Identification System for
the Division of Fire from Thermo Fisher Scientific, utilizing Homeland
Security Funds, in accordance with the sole source provisions of City
Code, and to declare an emergency ($0.00)
CA-13 0264-2015 To authorize an appropriation of $142,173.00 from the unappropriated
balance of the Indigent Drivers Alcohol Treatment Fund for the Division
of Police to pay for advanced training for the Accident Investigation
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Unit and a DWI Conference for Traffic Bureau personnel, as well as to
purchase supplies and equipment, and to declare an emergency.
($142,173.00)
CA-14 0292-2015 To authorize an appropriation of $148,787.00 from the unappropriated
balance of the Law Enforcement Contraband Seizure Fund to the
Division of Police, to fund travel and training needs, software
maintenance, computer services, and to refund monies for claims
against the Division of Police, and to declare an emergency.
($148,787.00)
TECHNOLOGY: KLEIN, CHR. HARDIN PALEY GINTHER
CA-15 0159-2015 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology, on behalf
of the Department of Public Safety, to modify an agreement with
Motorola Solutions, Inc. for migrating data from the legacy NetRMS
records management system to the new Premier One system to extend
the term of the agreement from March 6, 2015 to March 5, 2016; no
additional funding is required.
CA-16 0198-2015 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to renew an
annual hardware/software maintenance and support contract with XOR
Media, Inc., in accordance with the sole source provisions of the
Columbus City Codes and to authorize the expenditure of $12,960.00
from the Department of Technology, Information Services Division,
Internal Services Fund. ($12,960.00)
CA-17 0204-2015 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology, on behalf
of the Department of Public Safety, to renew an annual software
maintenance and support agreement with MCM Technology, LLC for
the CommSHOP 360 Solution software application in accordance with
the sole source procurement provisions of the Columbus City Codes; to
authorize the expenditure of $22,505.66 from the Department of
Technology, internal service fund. ($22,505.66)
CA-18 0224-2015 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology, on behalf
of the Columbus Police Division, to renew an annual software
maintenance and support agreement for the MultiBridge and Talon
software applications with Core Technology Corporation in accordance
with the sole source procurement provisions of the Columbus City
Codes; and to authorize the expenditure $14,946.00 from the
Department of Technology, internal service fund. ($14,946.00)
CA-19 0245-2015 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology (DoT) to
enter into an enterprise license agreement with Environmental Systems
Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI) for software licensing, maintenance and
support for the City’s geographic information systems (GIS) in
accordance with the sole source provisions of Columbus City Codes; to
authorize the expenditure of $210,000.00 from the Department of
Technology, Information Services Division, Internal Service Fund.
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($210,000.00)
PUBLIC UTILITIES: KLEIN, CHR. PALEY HARDIN GINTHER
CA-20 0082-2015 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a
Blanket Purchase Order for the purchase of Wood Utility Poles from an
established Universal Term Contract with Kevin Lehr Associates, for
the Division of Power; and to authorize the expenditure of $100,000.00
from the Electricity Operating Fund. ($100,000.00)
CA-21 0227-2015 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to maintain membership
with the Ohio Utilities Protection Service, and to authorize the
expenditure of $1,494.57 from the Power Operating Fund, $9,506.45
from the Water Operating Fund, $10,658.01 from the Sewerage
System Operating Fund, and $2,842.14 from the Storm Water
Operating Fund. ($24,501.17)
CA-22 0241-2015 To authorize the director of the Department of Public Utilities to
execute those documents, as approved by the City Attorney, necessary
to release a portion of the sewer utility easement described and
recorded in Official Record 1147, Page C07, Recorder’s Office,
Franklin County, Ohio. ($0.00)
CA-23 0243-2015 To authorize the director of the Department of Public Utilities to
execute those documents, as approved by the City Attorney, necessary
to release a portion of the sewer utility easement described and
recorded in Official Record 6472, Page G06, Recorder’s Office,
Franklin County, Ohio. ($0.00)
CA-24 0258-2015 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to apply for, accept, and
enter into up to five (5) Ohio Water Pollution Control Loan Fund
Agreements with the Ohio Water Development Authority and the Ohio
Environmental Protection Agency, for the financing of up to five
Division of Sewerage and Drainage Division (DOSD) construction
projects; to designate a dedicated source of repayment for the loans;
and to declare an emergency.
CA-25 0260-2015 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities, Division of Power to modify
an existing contract with Central Ohio Bio-Energy, LLC, a waste to
energy company; to authorize the expenditure of $150,000.00 from the
Electricity Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency.
($150,000.00)
CA-26 0261-2015 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to apply for, accept, and
enter into an Ohio Water Pollution Control Loan Fund Agreement with
the Ohio Water Development Authority and the Ohio Environmental
Protection Agency, for the financing of the Blacklick Creek Sanitary
Interceptor Sewer for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage Division
(DOSD); to designate a dedicated source of repayment for the loan;
and to declare an emergency.
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DEVELOPMENT: MILLS, CHR. KLEIN TYSON GINTHER
CA-27 0302-2015 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute
any and all necessary agreements and deeds for conveyance of title of
one parcel of real property (612-14 Carpenter St.) held in the Land
Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program; and to declare an
emergency.
CA-28 0303-2015 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute
any and all necessary agreements and deeds for conveyance of title of
one parcel of real property (1510-12 Franklin Ave.) held in the Land
Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program; and to declare an
emergency.
CA-29 0304-2015 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute
any and all necessary agreements and deeds for conveyance of title of
one parcel of real property (2636 N. Audubon Rd.) held in the Land
Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program; and to declare an
emergency.
CA-30 0347-2015 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter
into an option agreement or agreements as needed to sell and transfer
by quitclaim deed 29 parcels, located in the Milo-Grogan area to
Columbus Housing Partnership DBA Homeport, and/or Central Ohio
Housing Development Organization, and/or Third Avenue Homes LLC;
and to declare an emergency.
RECREATION & PARKS: PAGE, CHR. TYSON KLEIN GINTHER
CA-31 0246-2015 To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to
exercise the third and final five-year option in the lease agreement with
MC-NC, LLC Company for space for the operation of a senior center,
to authorize the appropriation of $880,000.00 from the unappropriated
balance of the Special Income Tax Fund, to authorize the expenditure
of $880,000.00 from the Special Income Tax Fund, and to declare an
emergency. ($880,000.00)
CA-32 0288-2015 To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to modify
the existing contract with The Righter Company, Inc. for Deaf School
Pond Renovations; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer $29,513.92
within the Recreation and Parks Build America Bond Fund; to amend
the 2014 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the expenditure of
$27,136.44 with a contingency of $5,363.56 for a total of $32,500.00
from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund and Build America
Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($32,500.00)
JUDICIARY & COURT ADMINISTRATION: PALEY, CHR. KLEIN PAGE GINTHER
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CA-33 0262-2015 To authorize the Administrative and Presiding Judge of the Franklin
County Municipal Court to enter into contract for maintenance on
security equipment with L-3 Communications Security & Detection
Systems, Inc. pursuant to the sole source provisions of City Code; to
authorize the expenditure of $23,400.00 from the Franklin County
Municipal Court special projects fund for court security; and to declare
an emergency. ($23,400.00)
CA-34 0309-2015 To authorize and direct the City Auditor to appropriate and transfer of
$23,731.00 from the Indigent Drivers Alcohol Treatment Fund to the
Municipal Court Computer Fund; and to appropriate the monies in the
Probation User Fees fund, and to declare an emergency. ($23,731.00)
SR EMERGENCY, TABLED AND 2ND READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION
FINANCE: TYSON, CHR. MILLS PALEY GINTHER
SR-1 2620-2014 To make appropriations for the 12 months ending December 31, 2015,
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 $813,100,000.00 $813,902,000.00; and to
declare an emergency ($813,100,000.00) $813,902,000.00
(AMENDED AND TABLED 2/2/15)
SR-2 2621-2014 To make appropriations and transfers for the 12 months ending
December 31, 2015 for other funds for various divisions; to authorize
the City Auditor to make transfers as may be necessary; and to declare
an emergency.
(TABLED 11/17/2014)
SR-3 2622-2014 To make appropriations for the 12 months ending December 31, 2015,
for selected other funds for various divisions, to authorize the City
Auditor to make transfers as may be necessary, and to declare an
emergency.
(TABLED 11/17/2014)
SR-4 2623-2014 To make appropriations for the 12 months ending December 31, 2015
for general obligation debt service payments related to the City’s Bond
and Note Retirement Funds, and to declare an emergency.
(TABLED 11/17/2014; REQUEST TO AMEND AS SUBMITTED TO CLERK)
SR-5 0312-2015 To authorize the City Treasurer to modify its contracts for various
banking services with JP Morgan Chase Bank and Huntington Bank; to
authorize the expenditure of up to $432,500.00 from various funds
within the city; and to declare an emergency. ($432,500.00)
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SR-6 0359-2015 To authorize the issuance of special obligation bonds in an amount not
to exceed $185,000,000 for the purpose of providing funds to refund
certain outstanding special obligation bonds of the City.
($185,000,000.00). (Section 55(b) of the City Charter.)
(DEPT. REQUEST TO WAIVE SECOND READING)
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES: TYSON, CHR. MILLS PALEY GINTHER
SR-7 0295-2015 To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept a grant from the
Greater Columbus Arts Council to design and develop a Near South
Columbus Art Walk map, update the current maps and continue to
promote public engagement for all the Art Walks in the amount of
$4,000.00; to authorize the appropriation of $4,000.00 to the Health
Department in the city’s private grants fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($4,000.00)
PUBLIC SAFETY: KLEIN, CHR. MILLS PAGE GINTHER
SR-8 0099-2015 To authorize the Public Safety Director to modify and extend a contract
with TargetSolutions Learning LLC/CentreLearn for computer based
distance learning services for the Division of Fire, to authorize the
expenditure of $115,000.00 from the General Fund, and to declare an
emergency.($115,000.00)
SR-9 0100-2015 To authorize the Director of Public Safety to modify the current contract
with MED3000, Inc. for EMS billing, collection, and reporting services
for the Division of Fire; to authorize the expenditure of $1,800,000.00
for collection services and $75,000.00 for refunds from the General
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,875,000.00)
SR-10 0169-2015 To authorize and direct the Director of Public Safety to enter into a
contract in accordance with the existing Memorandum of
Understanding and Memorandum of Agreement with Columbus State
Community College for the awarding of college credit to Columbus
Division of Fire personnel who have received and completed training
from the Division's Training Academy; to authorize the expenditure of
$86,940.00 from the General Fund, and to declare an emergency.
($86,940.00)
TECHNOLOGY: KLEIN, CHR. HARDIN PALEY GINTHER
SR-11 0160-2015 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology and the
Director of the Department of Columbus Public Health to modify an
annual contract with Language Access Network, LLC, for streaming
video and phone-based interpretation services; to waive the
competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes; to
authorize the expenditure of $20,002.50 from the Department of
Technology, internal services fund. ($20,002.50)
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PUBLIC UTILITIES: KLEIN, CHR. PALEY HARDIN GINTHER
SR-12 0229-2015 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify the contract for
the purchase of wholesale electric power with American Municipal
Power, Inc. for the Division of Power and to authorize the expenditure
of $55,725,000.00 and to declare an emergency. ($55,725,000.00)
DEVELOPMENT: MILLS, CHR. KLEIN TYSON GINTHER
SR-13 0363-2015 To set forth a statement of municipal services and zoning conditions to
be provided to the area contained in a proposed annexation
(AN15-001) of 1.123 + acres in Clinton Township to the city of
Columbus as required by the Ohio Revised Code; and to declare an
emergency.
SR-14 0400-2015 To authorize the appropriation of $991,000.00 from the unappropriated
balance of the Land Management Fund to the Department of
Development to provide funds for the administration of Land
Redevelopment Office and related projects; and to declare an
emergency. ($991,000.00)
RECREATION & PARKS: PAGE, CHR. TYSON KLEIN GINTHER
SR-15 0272-2015 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into an
agreement with Community For New Direction to provide professional
and fiscal services for 2015 Neighborhood Violence Intervention
Program; to waive the competitive bidding requirements of the
Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of $334,000.00 from
the Recreation and Parks Fund 285; and to declare an emergency.
($334,000.00)
SR-16 0273-2015 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into an
agreement with Columbus Urban League to provide professional and
fiscal services for 2015 Neighborhood Violence Intervention Program;
to waive the competitive bidding requirements of the Columbus City
Code; to authorize the expenditure of $325,000.00 from the Recreation
and Parks Fund 285; and to declare an emergency. ($325,000.00)
ADMINISTRATION: PALEY, CHR. HARDIN PAGE GINTHER
SR-17 0186-2015 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology and the
Director of the Human Resources Department, to renew an annual
software maintenance and support contract with Intellinetics, Inc. for a
document management system utilized by the Human Resources
Employee Benefits/Risk Management Division; to waive the
competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code; to authorize
the expenditure of $1,800.00 from the Department of Technology,
Internal Service Fund. ($1,800.00).
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RULES & REFERENCE: GINTHER, CHR. KLEIN MILLS HARDIN
SR-18 0458-2015 To amend Chapter 107 of the Columbus City Codes by the enactment
of new Section 107.01 to provide a deadline for replacement of
candidates upon death, disqualification or withdrawal prior to a primary
election; and to declare an emergency.
Sponsors: Eileen Y. Paley
ADJOURNMENT
(THERE WILL BE NO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY
16, 2015 IN OBSERVANCE OF PRESIDENT'S DAY. THE NEXT SCHEDULED
MEETING WILL BE HELD MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2015)
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