Columbus City Council
Regular MeetingColumbus, OH · June 1, 2020
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Monday, June 1, 2020 5:00 PM City Council Chambers, Rm 231
REGULAR MEETING NO. 22 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, JUNE 1, 2020 at
5:00 P.M. (via WebEx online/virtual meeting due to COVID-19 stay at home
order)
ROLL CALL
Present: 7 - Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
READING AND DISPOSAL OF THE JOURNAL
A motion was made by Elizabeth Brown, seconded by Mitchell Brown, to
Dispense with the reading of the Journal and Approve. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS RECEIVED BY CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION
TYSON
1 0095X-2020 To declare racism as a public health crisis in the City of Columbus and to
recommit our full attention to improving the quality of life and health of our
minority residents. Columbus is committed to honestly and directly
addressing minority health inequities, including a systematic, data-driven
focus on poverty, economic mobility, and other factors that impact the
social determinants of health. Minorities are impacted more greatly by
challenges and inequities in many areas, including but not limited to
Crime, Social Capital, Education, Transportation, Employment, Food
Access, Health Behaviors, Socioeconomic Status, Environmental
Exposure, Access to Health Services, Housing, and Public Safety.
A motion was made by Priscilla Tyson, seconded by Shayla Favor, that this
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Ceremonial Resolution be Amended as submitted to the Clerk. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
A motion was made by Priscilla Tyson, seconded by Shayla Favor, that this
Ceremonial Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
FR FIRST READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION
A MOTION WAS MADE BY PRESIDENT PRO TEM BROWN, 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
FINANCE: E. BROWN CHR. TYSON M. BROWN HARDIN
FR-1 1110-2020 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the
Fleet Management Division, to renew an existing contract with
AssetWorks LLC, a subsidiary of Trapeze Software Group, Inc., for the
Fleet Focus enterprise software in accordance with the provisions of sole
source procurement; and to authorize the expenditure of $876,666.28
from the Fleet Management Operating Fund. ($876,666.28)
Read for the First Time
FR-2 1213-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to renew a contract,
on behalf of the Facilities Management Division, with Ohio Technical
Services for inspection, testing, removal, abatement, and/or remediation
of hazardous materials for the Facilities Management Division; to
authorize the expenditure of $286,880.00 from the General Fund; and to
authorize the expenditure of $50,000.00 from the Construction
Management Capital Improvement Fund. ($336,880.00)
Read for the First Time
EDUCATION: E. BROWN, CHR. M. BROWN FAVOR HARDIN
FR-3 0910-2020 To authorize the Director of the Department of Education to enter into a
contract with HMB - Learning Circle Software, LLC to provide ongoing
technical support for the CeeHiVE data platform, a program necessary to
achieve the Mayor’s goal that every 4-year-old in Columbus has access
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to a high-quality prekindergarten education; to waive the competitive
bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes; to authorize the
expenditure of $168,750.00 from the General Fund. ($168,750.00)
Read for the First Time
PUBLIC SAFETY: M. BROWN, CHR. TYSON REMY HARDIN
FR-4 1191-2020 To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to sell to
Officers Ronald Zaleski #1645 and Sandra Silva #1537, for the sum of
$1.00 each, police horses with the registered names of “Bo” and “Spirit”
which have no further value to the Division of Police; and to waive the
provisions of City Code- 329 Sale of City-owned personal property.
Read for the First Time
PUBLIC UTILITIES: DORANS, CHR. E. BROWN M. BROWN HARDIN
FR-5 1024-2020 To authorize the City Auditor to transfer $1,500,000.00 between Object
Classes with the Electricity Operating Fund; to authorize the Director of
Public Utilities to enter into a service contract with Sensus USA, Inc. in an
amount up to $75,346,819.86 for the Enhanced Meter Project; to
authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $74,843,751.86
from the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account (WSRLA) Fund to
include eligible costs including the service contract, contingency, and
loan origination fees; to authorize a transfer and expenditure of up to
$2,000.00 within the Water General Obligations Bond Fund for prevailing
wage fees; to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,500,000.00 from the
Electricity Operating Fund for the Division of Power’s contribution; to
authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a long term
Spectrum Lease Agreement; to waive the provisions of Columbus City
Code relating to Requests for Proposals; and to amend the 2019 Capital
Improvements Budget. ($76,345,751.86)
Read for the First Time
FR-6 1079-2020 To authorize the City Attorney to spend City funds to acquire and accept
in good faith certain fee simple title and lesser real estate located at
1049 Mooberry Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205 and contract for
associated professional services in order for DPU to timely complete the
acquisition of the property and to authorize the expenditure of
$14,500.00 within the Department of Public Utilities Division of
Sewerage and Drainage’s Sanitary General Obligation Bond Fund 6109.
($14,500.00)
Read for the First Time
FR-7 1133-2020 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a
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contract with Agilent Technologies, Inc., for the purchase of one (1)
Agilent 8890 GC System (including complete installation and training),
for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; and to authorize the
expenditure of $65,993.75 from the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund.
($65,993.75)
Read for the First Time
FR-8 1149-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with
GE Digital, LLC for the purchase of GE Proficy GlobalCare Complete
Software Licenses, Support, and Maintenance for the Division of
Sewerage and Drainage in accordance with the Sole Source provisions
of the City Code; and to authorize the expenditure of $159,220.07 from
the Sewer Operating Sanitary Fund. ($159,220.07)
Read for the First Time
FR-9 1156-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify an existing
engineering agreement with ms consultants, Inc. for the Eureka/Fremont
Blueprint Hilltop Project; to authorize the expenditure of $14,201.64 from
the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; and to authorize an amendment to
the 2019 Capital Improvements Budget. ($14,201.64)
Read for the First Time
FR-10 1215-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify an existing
agreement for Construction Administration and Inspection Services with
H. R. Gray & Associates Inc. for the Roof Redirection-Blenheim/Glencoe
Areas 1 and 2; to authorize an expenditure of up to $979,361.67 within
the Sanitary G.O. Bonds Fund; and to amend the 2019 Capital
Improvements Budget. ($979,361.67)
Read for the First Time
FR-11 1230-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a professional
engineering services agreement with Burgess & Niple, Inc., for the Dublin
Road Water Plant Caustic Feed Improvements Project; to authorize a
transfer and expenditure up to $233,659.00 within the Water General
Obligations Bonds Fund; for the Division of Water; and to amend the
2019 Capital Improvements Budget. ($233,659.00)
Read for the First Time
TECHNOLOGY: DORANS, CHR. M. BROWN FAVOR HARDIN
FR-12 1164-2020 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology, on behalf of
the Department of Public Utilities, to contract with CGI Technologies and
Solutions, Inc. for professional services and licenses for the upgrade of
the Department of Public Utilities’ PragmaCAD mobile dispatching
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system, from version 6.7 to version 7 in accordance with the sole source
provisions of the Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of
$945,000.00 from the Information Services Operating Budget.
($945,000.00).
Read for the First Time
HOUSING: FAVOR, CHR. REMY DORANS HARDIN
FR-13 1237-2020 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into
a Housing Development Agreement with the Central Ohio Community
Land Trust, to outline the plans and certain commitments of the parties
relating to the proposed redevelopment of the property located on
various lots in the Franklinton neighborhood of Columbus.
Read for the First Time
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & JUDICIARY: FAVOR, CHR. TYSON DORANS HARDIN
FR-14 1200-2020 To modify the Special Revenue Environmental Fund from a maximum
allotment of $100,000.00 to a maximum allotment of $150,000.00; and to
cover the costs of litigating public nuisance abatement actions to include
associated training, furniture, and equipment.
Read for the First Time
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: REMY, CHR. FAVOR DORANS HARDIN
FR-15 1190-2020 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into
a dual-rate Jobs Growth Incentive Agreement with Slalom, LLC for a term
of up to five (5) consecutive years in consideration of the company’s
proposed capital investment of $547,000.00 and creation of 85 net new
full-time permanent positions with an estimated annual payroll of
approximately $12,157,000.00.
Read for the First Time
FR-16 1192-2020 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into
a dual-rate Jobs Growth Incentive Agreement with Sarepta Therapeutics,
Inc. for a term of up to five (5) consecutive years in consideration of the
company’s proposed capital investment of $32,000,000.00 and creation
of 100 net new full-time permanent positions with an estimated annual
payroll of approximately $12,300,000.00.
Read for the First Time
FR-17 1217-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Service to file a municipal petition for
the annexation of 0.44 acres within Sharon Township as provided in
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section 709.16 of the Ohio Revised Code and to provide for acceptance
of the property by the City of Columbus upon approval of the petition by
the Board of Franklin County Commissioners.
Read for the First Time
CA CONSENT ACTIONS
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION:
M. BROWN
CA-1 0089X-2020 To celebrate the life and service of Sue Willis and to extend our sincerest
condolences to her family and friends
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-2 0093X-2020 To Recognize Fire Chief Kevin O’Connor in Honor of his 31 years of
Distinguished Service with the Columbus Division of Fire
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
TYSON
CA-3 0094X-2020 To celebrate the life and service of Mr. William "Bill" Myles and to extend
our sincerest condolences to his family and friends on the occasion of his
passing, Tuesday, May 12, 2020.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
FINANCE: E. BROWN, CHR. TYSON M. BROWN HARDIN
CA-4 0922-2020 To amend the 2019 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the
Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract, on behalf
of the Office of Construction Management, with Mull & Weithman
Architects, Inc. for the design of the Police and Fire Wellness Center; to
authorize the transfer of $318,815.00 between projects within the Safety
Voted Bond Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of $318,815.00 from
the Safety Voted Bond Fund. ($318,815.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-5 1095-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to renew two (2)
Universal Term Contracts for the option to purchase Firefighter
Protective Gloves with Phoenix Safety Outfitters, LLC and The Fire
House.
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This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-6 1097-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to renew two (2)
Universal Term Contracts for the option to purchase Structural
Firefighting Boots with Phoenix Safety Outfitters, LLC and The Fire
House.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-7 1157-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a
Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Fire Text Books with
John D. Preuer & Associates, Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00
from General Budget Reservation BRPO001343; and to declare an
emergency. ($1.00).
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-8 1159-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to exercise a
one-year renewal option with Coupa Software, Inc., for the continuation of
hosted software solutions and professional services related to the
Aquiire Marketplace Software; to authorize the expenditure of
$197,400.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency
($197,400.00).
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-9 1173-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a
Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Self-Contained
Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) with Finley Fire Equipment Co Inc.; to
authorize the expenditure of $1.00 from General Budget Reservation
BRPO001343; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00).
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-10 1178-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into one (1)
Universal Term Contracts for the option to purchase Equine Medications
with Patterson Veterinary Supply, Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of
$1.00 from General Budget Reservation BRPO001343; and to declare
an emergency. ($1.00).
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-11 1220-2020 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management
to execute and acknowledge any document(s), as approved by the City
Attorney, necessary to grant American Electric Power two electric utility
service easements burdening a portion of the City’s real property located
at 4380 Currency Drive; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
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RECREATION & PARKS: E. BROWN, CHR. DORANS M. BROWN HARDIN
CA-12 0908-2020 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks Department to enter
into an agreement with the Franklin County Engineers Office to contribute
funds for trail improvements to the Dublin/Granville Road bridge over
Rocky Fork Creek; to authorize the transfer of $95,000.00 between
projects within the Recreation and Parks Bond Fund; to amend the 2019
Capital Improvements Budget Ordinance 1326-2019; to authorize the
expenditure of $95,000.00 from the Voted Bond Fund. ($95,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-13 1086-2020 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into a grant
agreement and accept $485,000.00 in grant funds, with minimum local
match of $190,000.00, from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’
Clean Ohio Trail fund for construction of a pedestrian bridge to connect
the Olentangy Trail to Nationwide Boulevard and Confluence Park; to
authorize the transfer of $190,000.00 between projects within the
Recreation and Parks Bond Fund; to authorize the appropriation of
$485,000.00 to the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund; to amend the
2019 Capital Improvements Budget Ordinance 1326-2019; and to
declare an emergency.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-14 1144-2020 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into an
agreement with George Byers Sons Inc., on behalf of the Department of
Recreation and Parks, for the purchase of two (2) Ford F-450 truck cab
and chassis; to authorize the transfer of $59,193.51 within the Recreation
and Parks Bond Fund; to amend the 2019 Capital Improvements Budget
Ordinance No. 1326-2019; to authorize the expenditure of $70,243.00
from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an
emergency ($70,243.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-15 1145-2020 To authorize the Directors of Recreation and Parks and Public Utilities
Departments to enter into a Maximum Reimbursement Contract and a
Cooperative Agreement with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources
for the Nottingham Boat Ramp Improvements Project; and to declare an
emergency. ($800,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-16 1146-2020 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract
with Michael Baker International to provide professional engineering
services for the Downtown Connector Trail Improvements Project; to
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authorize the transfer of $211,086.00 between projects within the
Recreation and Parks Bond Fund; to amend the 2019 Capital
Improvements Budget Ordinance 1326-2019; to authorize the
expenditure of $211,086.00 from the Voted Recreation and Parks Bond
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($211,086.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
PUBLIC SAFETY: M. BROWN, CHR. TYSON REMY HARDIN
CA-17 1120-2020 To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to
associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance
with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreement(s) for
janitorial supplies with Key-4 Cleaning Supplies for the Division of Fire;
to retroactively authorize general fund expenditures already incurred
totaling $29,007.54; to authorize the expenditure of $75,000.00 from the
General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($104,007.54)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-18 1218-2020 To authorize the Public Safety Director to modify the contract with SST,
Inc., dba ShotSpotter, to continue a gunfire detection, alert, and analysis
pilot program; to authorize the expenditure of $265,333.56 from the
General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($265,333.56)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
PUBLIC UTILITIES: DORANS, CHR. E. BROWN M. BROWN HARDIN
CA-19 0716-2020 To authorize the director of the Department of Public Utilities to execute
those document(s) necessary to release and terminate portions of the
City’s easement rights described and recorded in Deed Book 2313,
Page 530 Strips #1, #2 and Deed Book 1573, Page 105 and all of the
City’s easement rights described and recorded in Deed Book 2392,
Page 418, and Deed Book 2313, Page 530 Strips #3, #4, and #5,
Recorder’s Office, Franklin County, Ohio. ($0.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-20 1008-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with
360Water, Inc. for professional services in connection with the
Department of Public Utilities Training Program; and to authorize the
expenditure of $39,500.00 from the Water Operating Fund, $39,500.00
from the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund. ($79,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-21 1034-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a planned
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modification of the 2020 - 2022 Construction Administration/Construction
Inspection Services Agreement with EMH&T, Inc., for the Division of
Power’s Circuit 14060 Reliability Improvements Project; to authorize the
transfer and expenditures of up to $265,476.00 within the Electricity
General Obligations Bond Fund 6303; and to authorize an amendment to
the 2019 Capital Improvements Budget. ($265,476.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-22 1041-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to associate all
General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the
appropriate pending Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreement for
the purchase of Construction Castings for the Division of Sewerage and
Drainage; and to authorize the expenditure of $200,000.00 from the
Sewerage Operating Fund. ($200,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-23 1064-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a Water Resource
Restoration Sponsor Program (WRRSP) Agreement with the Ohio
Environmental Protection Agency and the Ohio Water Development
Authority; and to designate a Division of Sewerage and Drainage Project
as the Sponsor Project for the WRRSP.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-24 1071-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew the professional
engineering services agreement with DLZ Ohio, Inc. for the Hap
Cremean Water Plant (HCWP) Sludge Line Improvements Project for the
Division of Water; to authorize a transfer and expenditure up to
$631,000.00 within the Water General Obligations Bond Fund; and to
authorize an amendment to the 2019 Capital Improvements Budget.
($631,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-25 1130-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to pay the Water Pollution
Control Loan Fund Loan Fee to the Ohio Water Development Authority
for the East Franklinton Sanitary Sewer Improvements, Phase 1 project
loan; to authorize the expenditure of $5,281.00 from the Sewerage
System Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. (5,281.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-26 1131-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to pay the Water Pollution
Control Loan Fund Loan Fee to the Ohio Water Development Authority
for the Blueprint Clintonville 1 - Lateral Lining - Schreyer/Springs Project
loan; to authorize the expenditure of $4,545.00 from the Sewerage
System Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. (4,545.00)
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This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-27 1132-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to pay the Water Pollution
Control Loan Fund Loan Fee to the Ohio Water Development Authority
for the Lockbourne Subtrunk Sewer Air Quality Improvements project
loan; to authorize the expenditure of $14,478.00 from the Sewerage
System Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($14,478.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: FAVOR, CHR. M. BROWN E.
BROWN HARDIN
CA-28 1160-2020 To amend the 2019 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City
Attorney's Office to hire professional services, negotiate with property
owners, and expend those funds necessary to acquire minor parcels of
permanent and temporary right-of-way for various street resurfacing
projects within the City; to expend up to $100,000.00 from the Streets
and Highways Bond Fund to acquire the right-of-way; and to declare an
emergency. ($100,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-29 1162-2020 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute
those documents necessary for the transfer of a 0.243 acre portion of
right-of-way adjacent to Taylor Avenue between Atcheson Street and
Maryland Avenue to Blueprint Community Development. ($0.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-30 1163-2020 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute
those documents necessary for the City to grant encroachments into the
public right-of-way requested by McNaughten Road Real Estate Project
for their project on McNaughton Road just north of Baskerville Drive.
($0.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-31 1185-2020 To authorize the transfer of cash within the East Broad Commercial TIF;
to appropriate funds within the East Broad Commercial TIF; to authorize
the Director of Public Service to enter into a professional services
contract with Burgess & Niple for the Arterial Street Rehabilitation - East
Broad Street Widening - Outerbelt Street to Reynoldsburg-New Albany
Road project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $500,000.00 from the
East Broad Commercial TIF to pay for this contract; and to declare an
emergency. ($500,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
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CA-32 1219-2020 To appropriate funds within the Rocky Fork TIF; to transfer funds from the
Rocky Fork TIF to the Rocky Fork TIF Capital Fund; to appropriate funds
within the Rocky Fork TIF Capital Fund; to authorize the Director of
Public Service to enter into a professional services contract with
American Structurepoint for the ASR - Hamilton Road from SR161 to
Central College Road project; to authorize the expenditure of up to
$500,000.00 from the Rocky Fork TIF Capital Fund to pay for this
contract; and to declare an emergency. ($500,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
HOUSING: FAVOR, CHR. REMY DORANS HARDIN
CA-33 1029-2020 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into
a contract with Columbus Housing Partnership, dba Homeport, in an
amount up to $125,000.00; to authorize the expenditure of up to
$125,000.00; to authorize payment of expenses starting January 1, 2020;
and to declare an emergency. ($125,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-34 1158-2020 To authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $6,416.22 in the
Department of Development’s 2019 Lead Hazard Reduction
Demonstration (LHRD) Grant with the Office of Lead Hazard Control and
Healthy Homes of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD); and to declare an emergency. ($6,416.22)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-35 1169-2020 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into
a Housing Development Agreement with the Iroquois Capital CDFI, LLC,
to outline the plans and certain commitments of the parties relating to the
proposed redevelopment of the property located at 27 West Jenkins
Street, in the South Side neighborhood of Columbus.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-36 1206-2020 To authorize the transfer of cash and appropriation of $3,988.65 from OC
01 to OC 05 and $46,155.18 from OC 03 to OC 05, both in the 2016
HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) grant; to authorize the
appropriation of $3,526.64 in the 2016 HOME Investment Partnerships
Program (HOME) grant; to authorize the expenditure of $53,670.47 in the
2016 HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) grant; to
authorize the Director of Development to enter into agreements to
provide funding for various approved housing programs that will assist
first time homebuyers and for-profit and non-profit organizations with
grants and no or low interest loans for projects designed to increase and
preserve the local supply of decent, safe, sanitary and affordable housing
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for low and moderate income families; and to declare an emergency.
($53,670.47).
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: REMY, CHR. FAVOR DORANS HARDIN
CA-38 1124-2020 To accept the application (AN19-015) of Zion Evangelical Lutheran
Church for the annexation of certain territory containing 9.77± acres in
Hamilton Township.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-39 1197-2020 To amend Ordinance No. 2635-2003 passed December 15, 2003 to
supplement the description of the urban redevelopment and public
infrastructure improvements payable from the West Edge Urban
Redevelopment Tax Increment Equivalent Fund pursuant to that
ordinance; and to declare an emergency.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
ADMINISTRATION: REMY, CHR. E. BROWN TYSON HARDIN
CA-40 0614-2020 To accept Memorandum of Understanding #2020-01 executed between
representatives of the City of Columbus and the Communications
Workers of America, (CWA) Local 4502 to amend Appendix B
(classification listing) of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, dated
April 24, 2017 through April 23, 2020, by adding the new Income Tax
Auditor II classification to the CWA bargaining unit; and to declare an
emergency.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-41 1189-2020 To authorize the Executive Director of the Civil Service Commission to
modify, increase, and extend the contract with Association for
Psychotherapy, Inc. for the psychological screening of public safety
recruits; to authorize the expenditure of $25,000.00 from the General
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($25,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES: TYSON, CHR. REMY E. BROWN HARDIN
CA-42 1135-2020 To authorize the Board of Health to accept and appropriate additional
funding from the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction
Services to ADAMH $15,000.00 to the Health Department in the Health
Department Grants Fund upon receipt of an executed agreement; and to
declare an emergency. ($15,000.00)
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This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: TYSON, CHR. DORANS E. BROWN HARDIN
CA-44 1152-2020 To authorize the Executive Director of the Civil Service Commission to
enter into a not-for-profit service contract with the Workforce
Development Board of Central Ohio (WDB) for the 2020-2021 EDGE
Project; to authorize the expenditure of $200,000.00 from the General
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($200,000.00)
A motion was made by Mitchell Brown, seconded by Rob Dorans, that this
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Abstained: 1- Priscilla Tyson
Affirmative: 6- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, and Shannon Hardin
SMALL & MINORITY BUSINESS: HARDIN, CHR. FAVOR REMY TYSON
CA-45 1186-2020 To authorize the Director of Development to modify the contract with Next
Street Financial, LLC, for Professional Economic Development
Consultancy Services and to authorize an expenditure up to $155,000.00
from the general fund; and to declare an emergency. ($155,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
APPOINTMENTS
CA-46 A0056-2020 Appointment of Brian Peifer, 281 Brighton Road, Columbus, Ohio 43202
to serve on the Clintonville Area Commission with a new term expiration
date of July 1 , 2023 (resume attached).
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-47 A0057-2020 Re-Appointment of B.J. White, 362 East Kanawha Avenue, Columbus,
Ohio 43214 to serve on the Clintonville Area Commission with a new
term expiration date of July 1, 2023 (resume attached).
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-48 A0058-2020 Re-Appointment of David Vottero, 400 East Tulane Avenue, Columbus,
Ohio 43202 to serve on the Clintonville Area Commission with a new
term expiration date of July 1, 2023 (resume attached).
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-49 A0059-2020 Appointment of Brittany Boulton, 475 Chatham Road, Columbus, Ohio
43202 to serve on the Clintonville Area Commission replacing Dana
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Bagwell with a new term expiration date of July 1, 2023 (resume
attached).
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
SR EMERGENCY, TABLED AND 2ND READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
FINANCE: E. BROWN, CHR. TYSON M. BROWN HARDIN
SR-1 0732-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to reimburse
$1,337,021.40 in grant proceeds to the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD); to authorize the appropriation and
expenditure of $1,337,021.40 from the General Fund, Basic City
Services Subfund; to authorize the City Auditor to appropriate and
process $56,648.09 in expenditure corrections for the CDBG Fund; and
to declare an emergency ($1,393,669.49)
A motion was made by Elizabeth Brown, seconded by Priscilla Tyson, that this
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
SR-2 1017-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director, on behalf of the
Fleet Management Division, to establish purchase orders with Parr
Public Safety Equipment from previously established Universal Term
Contracts for the purchase of parts and services related to the up-fitting
of various vehicles for use by Public Safety; and to authorize the
appropriation and expenditure of $1,052,707.87 from the Special Income
Tax fund. ($1,052,707.87)
A motion was made by Elizabeth Brown, seconded by Priscilla Tyson, that this
Ordinance be Tabled Indefinitely. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
SR-3 1182-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into six (6)
Universal Term Contracts for the option to purchase Cleaning and
Disinfection Services with Ohio Technical Services, Inc., Psp Operations
Inc., Legacy Maintenance Services, LLC, J&D Home Improvement Inc.,
Rentokil North American, Inc. and Stanley Steemer International Inc.; to
authorize the expenditure of $6.00 from General Budget Reservation
BRPO001343; to waive the provisions of competitive bidding; and to
declare an emergency. ($6.00)
A motion was made by Elizabeth Brown, seconded by Rob Dorans, that this
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
SR-4 1241-2020 To amend the 2019 Capital Improvement Budget, to authorize the
Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract on behalf of
the Office of Construction Management with General Temperature
Control for the replacement of mechanical chillers and condensers; to
authorize the transfer of $2,633,000.00 between projects within the
Construction Management Capital Improvement Fund; to authorize the
expenditure of $2,633,000.00 from the Construction Management
Capital Improvement Fund; and to declare an emergency.
($2,633,000.00)
A motion was made by Elizabeth Brown, seconded by Rob Dorans, that this
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
RECREATION & PARKS: E. BROWN, CHR. DORANS M. BROWN HARDIN
SR-5 1087-2020 To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to
enter into contract with Strawser Paving Company for the construction of
the Big Walnut Trail - Elk Run to Winchester Pike; to authorize the
transfer of $1,142,268.55 within the Recreation and Parks Bond Fund; to
amend the 2019 Capital Improvements Budget Ordinance; to authorize
the expenditure of $1,142,268.55 from the Recreation and Parks Bond
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,142,268.55)
A motion was made by Elizabeth Brown, seconded by Rob Dorans, that this
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
PUBLIC SAFETY: M. BROWN, CHR. TYSON REMY HARDIN
SR-6 0959-2020 To authorize the City Auditor to transfer $650,000.00 within the
Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire's general fund budget from
the Services line item to Materials and Supplies for the purchase of
uniforms and turnout gear; to authorize the Finance and Management
Director to associate general budget reservations resulting from this
ordinance with the appropriate universal term contract purchase
agreement(s), on behalf of the Division of Fire, for the purchase of fire
uniforms from Galls, LLC, and turnout gear from Morning Pride
Manufacturing LLC; to authorize the expenditure of $1,013,880.00 from
the general fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,013,880.00)
A motion was made by Mitchell Brown, seconded by Elizabeth Brown, that this
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Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
PUBLIC UTILITIES: DORANS, CHR. E. BROWN M. BROWN HARDIN
SR-7 1195-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction
contract with Complete General Construction Co. for the Hap Cremean
Water Plant Sludge Line Improvements Project in an amount up to
$7,226,426.28; to encumber funds with the Department of Public Service
for prevailing wage services in an amount up to $2,000.00; to authorize
the appropriation and transfer of $7,226,426.28 from the Water System
Reserve Fund to the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund; to
authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $7,226,426.28 from the
Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund; to authorize a transfer and
expenditure up to $2,000.00 within the Water General Obligations Voted
Bond Fund; for the Division of Water; to authorize an amendment of the
2019 Capital Improvements Budget; and to declare an emergency.
($7,228,426.28)
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Shayla Favor, that this
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
NEIGHBORHOODS: DORANS, CHR. FAVOR TYSON HARDIN
SR-8 0619-2020 This ordinance authorizes the Finance and Management Director to
associate all general budget reservations within this ordinance to
Environmental Remediation Contractors (ERC) for environmental
remediation services on behalf of the Department of Neighborhoods
from an existing universal term contract; to authorize the expenditure of
$250,000.00 from and within the General Fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($250,000.00)
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Shayla Favor, that this
Ordinance be Taken from the Table. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Shayla Favor, that this
Ordinance be Amended as submitted to the Clerk. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Shayla Favor, that this
Ordinance be Approved as Amended. The motion carried by the following
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vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
TECHNOLOGY: DORANS, CHR. M. BROWN FAVOR HARDIN
SR-9 1204-2020 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to modify and
extend an existing agreement with the Fishel Company for a period of
twelve months to May 20, 2021; to extend purchase order PO180532 to
May 20, 2021 and to authorize the use of any remaining funds/unspent
balance therein; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus
City Code; to authorize the expenditure of $400,000.00; and to declare
an emergency. ($400,000.00)
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Mitchell Brown, that this
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
SR-10 1205-2020 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to enter into
contracts with Woolpert, Inc. and EMH&T for professional services in
support of the Departments of Public Utilities, Public Service,
Neighborhoods, Development, and Technology’s GIS applications and
projects; to extend six existing purchase orders, three with Woolpert and
three with Prime AE Group, Inc. to run concurrent with this contract and to
authorize the use of any remaining funds/unspent balance thereon; to
waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code; to
authorize the expenditure of $431,000.00; and to declare an emergency.
($431,000.00)
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Mitchell Brown, that this
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: FAVOR, CHR. M. BROWN E.
BROWN HARDIN
SR-11 0533-2020 To amend the 2019 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the
Director of Public Service to enter into agreements with Franklin County
relative to the Bikeway Development - Trabue Road Shared Use Path
project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,200,000.00 from the
Streets and Highways Bond Fund for this project; and to declare an
emergency. ($1,200,000.00)
A motion was made by Shayla Favor, seconded by Mitchell Brown, that this
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
SR-12 1125-2020 To amend the 2019 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the
transfer of cash and appropriation within the Streets and Highways Bond
Fund; to appropriate funds within the Federal Transportation Grant Fund
and within the Transportation Grant Fund; to authorize the Director of
Public Service to enter into a construction services contract with Shelly &
Sands for the Arterial Street Rehabilitation - Hamilton Road - 161 to
Morse Road Phase A project; to authorize the expenditure of up to
$20,039,014.36 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund, the Federal
Transportation Grant Fund, and the Transportation Grant Fund to pay for
the project; and to declare an emergency. ($20,039,014.36)
A motion was made by Shayla Favor, seconded by Mitchell Brown, that this
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
SR-13 1174-2020 To transfer cash and appropriate funds within the East Broad
Commercial TIF Capital Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service
to enter into a contract modification with Transystems Corporation of
Ohio in connection with the Arterial Street Rehabilitation - East Broad
Street Widening project; to authorize the expenditure of up to
$1,498,173.28 for the contract modification from an existing Auditor’s
Certificate and from the East Broad Commercial TIF Capital Fund; and
to declare an emergency. ($1,498,173.28)
A motion was made by Shayla Favor, seconded by Mitchell Brown, that this
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
SR-14 1193-2020 To amend the 2019 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the
transfer of cash between projects within the Street and Highway
Improvements Non-Bond Fund; to authorize the appropriation of funds
within the Street and Highways Improvements Non-Bond Fund; to waive
the competitive bidding requirements of City Code Chapter 329; to
authorize the Director of Public Service to execute a service contract with
Designing Local Limited for the design and installation of public art along
the Sullivant Avenue corridor; to authorize the expenditure of up to
$249,875.00 from the Street and Highway Improvements Non-Bond Fund
to pay for the contract; and to declare an emergency. ($249,875.00)
A motion was made by Shayla Favor, seconded by Mitchell Brown, to
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
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SR-15 1202-2020 To amend the 2019 Capital Improvement Budget; to waive the formal
bidding requirements of Columbus City Code; to authorize the Chief
Information Officer to execute a contract with Path Master relative to the
Smart Columbus Connected Vehicle Environment project; to authorize
the expenditure of up to $80,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond
Fund for the project; and to declare an emergency. ($80,000.00)
A motion was made by Shayla Favor, seconded by Mitchell Brown, that this
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
HOUSING: FAVOR, CHR. REMY DORANS HARDIN
SR-16 1106-2020 To create the Quarry Community Reinvestment Area and to authorize
real property tax exemptions as authorized by Sections 3735.65 to
3735.70 of the Ohio Revised Code.
A motion was made by Shayla Favor, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, that
this Ordinance be Taken from the Table. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
A motion was made by Shayla Favor, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, that
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & JUDICIARY: FAVOR, CHR. TYSON DORANS HARDIN
CA-37 1272-2020 To authorize the Administrating and Presiding Judge of the Franklin
County Municipal Court to enter into contract with the Greater Columbus
Convention Center (CCC) to temporarily house certain high volume
dockets within the CCC in order to mitigate the health and safety risks
associated with the resumption of hearing cases that have been delayed
as a result of the COVID-19 emergency; and to authorize the expenditure
of up to $365,000.00 for space rental and ancillary services from the
CARES Act-City COVID-19 response subfund; and to declare an
emergency. ($365,000.00)
A motion was made by Shayla Favor, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, that
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: REMY, CHR. FAVOR DORANS HARDIN
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SR-17 1170-2020 To authorize and direct the City Auditor to transfer $1,486,971.20 within
the General Fund; to authorize and direct the City Auditor to appropriate
and transfer $371,742.80 in cash from the Special Income Tax Fund to
the General Fund; to authorize and direct the payment of $889,842.63 to
the Columbus City School District, $15,937.98 to the Gahanna Jefferson
City School District, $25,120.93 to the Groveport Madison Local School
District, $172,521.22 to the Hilliard City School District, $277,102.78 to
the Olentangy Local School District, $83,238.35 to the South-Western
City School District and $23,207.31 to the Worthington City School
District for income tax revenue sharing totaling $1,486,971.20; to
authorize the expenditure of $1,486,971.20 from the General Fund; and
to declare an emergency.
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Shayla Favor, that
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
SR-18 1232-2020 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to amend
the City of Columbus Downtown Office Incentive Agreement with Agility
Partners, LLC to: (i) reduce the company’s retention commitment from 50
full-time permanent positions to 39, (ii) to reduce the associated annual
payroll for those retained jobs from $4,480,000.00 to $2,890,000.00 and
(ii) to provide for language that any requested future amendment to any of
the terms of the Agreement shall require the payment of a fee to the City;
and to declare an emergency.
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Shayla Favor, that
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES: TYSON, CHR. REMY E. BROWN HARDIN
SR-19 1123-2020 To authorize the Board of Health to enter into a contract with Equitas
Health for the Ryan White Part A COVID Response Grant Program for
the provision of services allowable under the grant for persons with HIV
or AIDS in central Ohio; to authorize the expenditure of $302,273.00 from
the Health Department Grants Fund to pay the costs thereof; to waive
competitive bidding of City Code Chapter 329; and to declare an
emergency ($302,273.00).
A motion was made by Priscilla Tyson, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, that
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
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CA-43 1137-2020 To authorize the Board of Health to accept a grant from the Ohio
Commission on Minority Health for the Minority Health grant program in
the amount of $52,500.00; to authorize the appropriation of $52,500.00
to the Health Department in the Health Department’s Grants Fund upon
receipt of an executed agreement; and to declare an emergency.
($52,500.00)
A motion was made by Priscilla Tyson, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, that
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
SMALL & MINORITY BUSINESS: HARDIN, CHR. FAVOR REMY TYSON
SR-20 1277-2020 To authorize the expenditure of $4,300,000.00 from the CARES Act fund;
to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into
contract with Rev 1 Ventures in an amount up to $4,300,000.00 for the
purpose of deploying grants and loans and providing technical
assistance to Columbus small businesses impacted by the COVID-19
pandemic as part of the department’s COVID-19 Small Business
Response and Recovery Program; and to declare an emergency.
($4,300,000.00)
A motion was made by Shannon G. Hardin, seconded by Shayla Favor, that
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
SR-21 1284-2020 To authorize the expenditure of $1,100,000.00 from the CARES Act fund;
to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into
contract with the Economic Community Development Institute (ECDI) in
the amount up to $1,100,000.00 for the purpose of deploying grants and
loans and providing technical assistance to Columbus small businesses
impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic as part of the department’s
COVID-19 Small Business Response and Recovery Program; and to
declare an emergency. ($1,100,000.00).
A motion was made by Shannon G. Hardin, seconded by Shayla Favor, that
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
ADJOURNMENT at 8:16 PM
A motion was made by Elizabeth Brown, seconded by Rob Dorans, that this be
adjourn this Regular Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
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Monday, June 1, 2020 5:00 PM City Council Chambers, Rm 231
REGULAR MEETING NO. 22 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, JUNE 1, 2020 at 5:00
P.M. (via WebEx online/virtual meeting due to COVID-19 stay at home order)
ROLL CALL
READING AND DISPOSAL OF THE JOURNAL
COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS RECEIVED BY CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION
TYSON
1 0095X-2020 To declare racism as a public health crisis in the City of Columbus and to
recommit our full attention to improving the quality of life and health of our
minority residents. Columbus is committed to honestly and directly
addressing minority health inequities, including a systematic, data-driven
focus on poverty, economic mobility, and other factors that impact the
social determinants of health. Minorities are impacted more greatly by
challenges and inequities in many areas, including but not limited to
Crime, Social Capital, Education, Transportation, Employment, Food
Access, Health Behaviors, Socioeconomic Status, Environmental
Exposure, Access to Health Services, Housing, and Public Safety.
Sponsors: Priscilla Tyson, Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel V. Remy and Shannon G.
Hardin
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
FR FIRST READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION
FINANCE: E. BROWN CHR. TYSON M. BROWN HARDIN
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FR-1 1110-2020 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the
Fleet Management Division, to renew an existing contract with
AssetWorks LLC, a subsidiary of Trapeze Software Group, Inc., for the
Fleet Focus enterprise software in accordance with the provisions of sole
source procurement; and to authorize the expenditure of $876,666.28
from the Fleet Management Operating Fund. ($876,666.28)
FR-2 1213-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to renew a contract,
on behalf of the Facilities Management Division, with Ohio Technical
Services for inspection, testing, removal, abatement, and/or remediation
of hazardous materials for the Facilities Management Division; to
authorize the expenditure of $286,880.00 from the General Fund; and to
authorize the expenditure of $50,000.00 from the Construction
Management Capital Improvement Fund. ($336,880.00)
EDUCATION: E. BROWN, CHR. M. BROWN FAVOR HARDIN
FR-3 0910-2020 To authorize the Director of the Department of Education to enter into a
contract with HMB - Learning Circle Software, LLC to provide ongoing
technical support for the CeeHiVE data platform, a program necessary to
achieve the Mayor’s goal that every 4-year-old in Columbus has access to
a high-quality prekindergarten education; to waive the competitive bidding
provisions of the Columbus City Codes; to authorize the expenditure of
$168,750.00 from the General Fund. ($168,750.00)
PUBLIC SAFETY: M. BROWN, CHR. TYSON REMY HARDIN
FR-4 1191-2020 To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to sell to
Officers Ronald Zaleski #1645 and Sandra Silva #1537, for the sum of
$1.00 each, police horses with the registered names of “Bo” and “Spirit”
which have no further value to the Division of Police; and to waive the
provisions of City Code- 329 Sale of City-owned personal property.
PUBLIC UTILITIES: DORANS, CHR. E. BROWN M. BROWN HARDIN
FR-5 1024-2020 To authorize the City Auditor to transfer $1,500,000.00 between Object
Classes with the Electricity Operating Fund; to authorize the Director of
Public Utilities to enter into a service contract with Sensus USA, Inc. in an
amount up to $75,346,819.86 for the Enhanced Meter Project; to
authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $74,843,751.86 from
the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account (WSRLA) Fund to include
eligible costs including the service contract, contingency, and loan
origination fees; to authorize a transfer and expenditure of up to
$2,000.00 within the Water General Obligations Bond Fund for prevailing
wage fees; to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,500,000.00 from the
Electricity Operating Fund for the Division of Power’s contribution; to
authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a long term Spectrum
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Lease Agreement; to waive the provisions of Columbus City Code
relating to Requests for Proposals; and to amend the 2019 Capital
Improvements Budget. ($76,345,751.86)
FR-6 1079-2020 To authorize the City Attorney to spend City funds to acquire and accept
in good faith certain fee simple title and lesser real estate located at 1049
Mooberry Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205 and contract for associated
professional services in order for DPU to timely complete the acquisition
of the property and to authorize the expenditure of $14,500.00 within the
Department of Public Utilities Division of Sewerage and Drainage’s
Sanitary General Obligation Bond Fund 6109. ($14,500.00)
FR-7 1133-2020 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a
contract with Agilent Technologies, Inc., for the purchase of one (1) Agilent
8890 GC System (including complete installation and training), for the
Division of Sewerage and Drainage; and to authorize the expenditure of
$65,993.75 from the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund. ($65,993.75)
FR-8 1149-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with GE
Digital, LLC for the purchase of GE Proficy GlobalCare Complete
Software Licenses, Support, and Maintenance for the Division of
Sewerage and Drainage in accordance with the Sole Source provisions
of the City Code; and to authorize the expenditure of $159,220.07 from
the Sewer Operating Sanitary Fund. ($159,220.07)
FR-9 1156-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify an existing
engineering agreement with ms consultants, Inc. for the Eureka/Fremont
Blueprint Hilltop Project; to authorize the expenditure of $14,201.64 from
the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; and to authorize an amendment to
the 2019 Capital Improvements Budget. ($14,201.64)
FR-10 1215-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify an existing
agreement for Construction Administration and Inspection Services with
H. R. Gray & Associates Inc. for the Roof Redirection-Blenheim/Glencoe
Areas 1 and 2; to authorize an expenditure of up to $979,361.67 within
the Sanitary G.O. Bonds Fund; and to amend the 2019 Capital
Improvements Budget. ($979,361.67)
FR-11 1230-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a professional
engineering services agreement with Burgess & Niple, Inc., for the Dublin
Road Water Plant Caustic Feed Improvements Project; to authorize a
transfer and expenditure up to $233,659.00 within the Water General
Obligations Bonds Fund; for the Division of Water; and to amend the
2019 Capital Improvements Budget. ($233,659.00)
TECHNOLOGY: DORANS, CHR. M. BROWN FAVOR HARDIN
FR-12 1164-2020 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology, on behalf of
the Department of Public Utilities, to contract with CGI Technologies and
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Solutions, Inc. for professional services and licenses for the upgrade of
the Department of Public Utilities’ PragmaCAD mobile dispatching
system, from version 6.7 to version 7 in accordance with the sole source
provisions of the Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of
$945,000.00 from the Information Services Operating Budget.
($945,000.00).
HOUSING: FAVOR, CHR. REMY DORANS HARDIN
FR-13 1237-2020 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into
a Housing Development Agreement with the Central Ohio Community
Land Trust, to outline the plans and certain commitments of the parties
relating to the proposed redevelopment of the property located on various
lots in the Franklinton neighborhood of Columbus.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & JUDICIARY: FAVOR, CHR. TYSON DORANS HARDIN
FR-14 1200-2020 To modify the Special Revenue Environmental Fund from a maximum
allotment of $100,000.00 to a maximum allotment of $150,000.00; and to
cover the costs of litigating public nuisance abatement actions to include
associated training, furniture, and equipment.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: REMY, CHR. FAVOR DORANS HARDIN
FR-15 1190-2020 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into
a dual-rate Jobs Growth Incentive Agreement with Slalom, LLC for a term
of up to five (5) consecutive years in consideration of the company’s
proposed capital investment of $547,000.00 and creation of 85 net new
full-time permanent positions with an estimated annual payroll of
approximately $12,157,000.00.
FR-16 1192-2020 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into
a dual-rate Jobs Growth Incentive Agreement with Sarepta Therapeutics,
Inc. for a term of up to five (5) consecutive years in consideration of the
company’s proposed capital investment of $32,000,000.00 and creation
of 100 net new full-time permanent positions with an estimated annual
payroll of approximately $12,300,000.00.
FR-17 1217-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Service to file a municipal petition for
the annexation of 0.44 acres within Sharon Township as provided in
section 709.16 of the Ohio Revised Code and to provide for acceptance
of the property by the City of Columbus upon approval of the petition by
the Board of Franklin County Commissioners.
CA CONSENT ACTIONS
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RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION:
M. BROWN
CA-1 0089X-2020 To celebrate the life and service of Sue Willis and to extend our sincerest
condolences to her family and friends
Sponsors: Mitchell Brown, Elizabeth Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor,
Emmanuel V. Remy, Priscilla Tyson and Shannon G. Hardin
CA-2 0093X-2020 To Recognize Fire Chief Kevin O’Connor in Honor of his 31 years of
Distinguished Service with the Columbus Division of Fire
Sponsors: Mitchell Brown, Elizabeth Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor,
Emmanuel V. Remy, Priscilla Tyson and Shannon G. Hardin
TYSON
CA-3 0094X-2020 To celebrate the life and service of Mr. William "Bill" Myles and to extend
our sincerest condolences to his family and friends on the occasion of his
passing, Tuesday, May 12, 2020.
Sponsors: Priscilla Tyson, Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel V. Remy and Shannon G.
Hardin
FINANCE: E. BROWN, CHR. TYSON M. BROWN HARDIN
CA-4 0922-2020 To amend the 2019 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the
Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract, on behalf of
the Office of Construction Management, with Mull & Weithman Architects,
Inc. for the design of the Police and Fire Wellness Center; to authorize the
transfer of $318,815.00 between projects within the Safety Voted Bond
Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of $318,815.00 from the Safety
Voted Bond Fund. ($318,815.00)
CA-5 1095-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to renew two (2)
Universal Term Contracts for the option to purchase Firefighter Protective
Gloves with Phoenix Safety Outfitters, LLC and The Fire House.
CA-6 1097-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to renew two (2)
Universal Term Contracts for the option to purchase Structural Firefighting
Boots with Phoenix Safety Outfitters, LLC and The Fire House.
CA-7 1157-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a
Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Fire Text Books with
John D. Preuer & Associates, Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00
from General Budget Reservation BRPO001343; and to declare an
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emergency. ($1.00).
CA-8 1159-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to exercise a
one-year renewal option with Coupa Software, Inc., for the continuation of
hosted software solutions and professional services related to the Aquiire
Marketplace Software; to authorize the expenditure of $197,400.00 from
the General Fund; and to declare an emergency ($197,400.00).
CA-9 1173-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a
Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Self-Contained
Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) with Finley Fire Equipment Co Inc.; to
authorize the expenditure of $1.00 from General Budget Reservation
BRPO001343; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00).
CA-10 1178-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into one (1)
Universal Term Contracts for the option to purchase Equine Medications
with Patterson Veterinary Supply, Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of
$1.00 from General Budget Reservation BRPO001343; and to declare an
emergency. ($1.00).
CA-11 1220-2020 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management
to execute and acknowledge any document(s), as approved by the City
Attorney, necessary to grant American Electric Power two electric utility
service easements burdening a portion of the City’s real property located
at 4380 Currency Drive; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
RECREATION & PARKS: E. BROWN, CHR. DORANS M. BROWN HARDIN
CA-12 0908-2020 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks Department to enter
into an agreement with the Franklin County Engineers Office to contribute
funds for trail improvements to the Dublin/Granville Road bridge over
Rocky Fork Creek; to authorize the transfer of $95,000.00 between
projects within the Recreation and Parks Bond Fund; to amend the 2019
Capital Improvements Budget Ordinance 1326-2019; to authorize the
expenditure of $95,000.00 from the Voted Bond Fund. ($95,000.00)
CA-13 1086-2020 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into a grant
agreement and accept $485,000.00 in grant funds, with minimum local
match of $190,000.00, from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’
Clean Ohio Trail fund for construction of a pedestrian bridge to connect
the Olentangy Trail to Nationwide Boulevard and Confluence Park; to
authorize the transfer of $190,000.00 between projects within the
Recreation and Parks Bond Fund; to authorize the appropriation of
$485,000.00 to the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund; to amend the 2019
Capital Improvements Budget Ordinance 1326-2019; and to declare an
emergency.
CA-14 1144-2020 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into an
agreement with George Byers Sons Inc., on behalf of the Department of
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Recreation and Parks, for the purchase of two (2) Ford F-450 truck cab
and chassis; to authorize the transfer of $59,193.51 within the Recreation
and Parks Bond Fund; to amend the 2019 Capital Improvements Budget
Ordinance No. 1326-2019; to authorize the expenditure of $70,243.00
from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an
emergency ($70,243.00)
CA-15 1145-2020 To authorize the Directors of Recreation and Parks and Public Utilities
Departments to enter into a Maximum Reimbursement Contract and a
Cooperative Agreement with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources
for the Nottingham Boat Ramp Improvements Project; and to declare an
emergency. ($800,000.00)
CA-16 1146-2020 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract
with Michael Baker International to provide professional engineering
services for the Downtown Connector Trail Improvements Project; to
authorize the transfer of $211,086.00 between projects within the
Recreation and Parks Bond Fund; to amend the 2019 Capital
Improvements Budget Ordinance 1326-2019; to authorize the expenditure
of $211,086.00 from the Voted Recreation and Parks Bond Fund; and to
declare an emergency. ($211,086.00)
PUBLIC SAFETY: M. BROWN, CHR. TYSON REMY HARDIN
CA-17 1120-2020 To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to
associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance
with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreement(s) for
janitorial supplies with Key-4 Cleaning Supplies for the Division of Fire; to
retroactively authorize general fund expenditures already incurred totaling
$29,007.54; to authorize the expenditure of $75,000.00 from the General
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($104,007.54)
CA-18 1218-2020 To authorize the Public Safety Director to modify the contract with SST,
Inc., dba ShotSpotter, to continue a gunfire detection, alert, and analysis
pilot program; to authorize the expenditure of $265,333.56 from the
General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($265,333.56)
PUBLIC UTILITIES: DORANS, CHR. E. BROWN M. BROWN HARDIN
CA-19 0716-2020 To authorize the director of the Department of Public Utilities to execute
those document(s) necessary to release and terminate portions of the
City’s easement rights described and recorded in Deed Book 2313,
Page 530 Strips #1, #2 and Deed Book 1573, Page 105 and all of the
City’s easement rights described and recorded in Deed Book 2392,
Page 418, and Deed Book 2313, Page 530 Strips #3, #4, and #5,
Recorder’s Office, Franklin County, Ohio. ($0.00)
CA-20 1008-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with
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360Water, Inc. for professional services in connection with the
Department of Public Utilities Training Program; and to authorize the
expenditure of $39,500.00 from the Water Operating Fund, $39,500.00
from the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund. ($79,000.00)
CA-21 1034-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a planned
modification of the 2020 - 2022 Construction Administration/Construction
Inspection Services Agreement with EMH&T, Inc., for the Division of
Power’s Circuit 14060 Reliability Improvements Project; to authorize the
transfer and expenditures of up to $265,476.00 within the Electricity
General Obligations Bond Fund 6303; and to authorize an amendment to
the 2019 Capital Improvements Budget. ($265,476.00)
CA-22 1041-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to associate all
General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the
appropriate pending Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreement for
the purchase of Construction Castings for the Division of Sewerage and
Drainage; and to authorize the expenditure of $200,000.00 from the
Sewerage Operating Fund. ($200,000.00)
CA-23 1064-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a Water Resource
Restoration Sponsor Program (WRRSP) Agreement with the Ohio
Environmental Protection Agency and the Ohio Water Development
Authority; and to designate a Division of Sewerage and Drainage Project
as the Sponsor Project for the WRRSP.
CA-24 1071-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew the professional
engineering services agreement with DLZ Ohio, Inc. for the Hap Cremean
Water Plant (HCWP) Sludge Line Improvements Project for the Division
of Water; to authorize a transfer and expenditure up to $631,000.00 within
the Water General Obligations Bond Fund; and to authorize an
amendment to the 2019 Capital Improvements Budget. ($631,000.00)
CA-25 1130-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to pay the Water Pollution
Control Loan Fund Loan Fee to the Ohio Water Development Authority for
the East Franklinton Sanitary Sewer Improvements, Phase 1 project loan;
to authorize the expenditure of $5,281.00 from the Sewerage System
Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. (5,281.00)
CA-26 1131-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to pay the Water Pollution
Control Loan Fund Loan Fee to the Ohio Water Development Authority for
the Blueprint Clintonville 1 - Lateral Lining - Schreyer/Springs Project loan;
to authorize the expenditure of $4,545.00 from the Sewerage System
Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. (4,545.00)
CA-27 1132-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to pay the Water Pollution
Control Loan Fund Loan Fee to the Ohio Water Development Authority for
the Lockbourne Subtrunk Sewer Air Quality Improvements project loan; to
authorize the expenditure of $14,478.00 from the Sewerage System
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Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($14,478.00)
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: FAVOR, CHR. M. BROWN E. BROWN
HARDIN
CA-28 1160-2020 To amend the 2019 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City
Attorney's Office to hire professional services, negotiate with property
owners, and expend those funds necessary to acquire minor parcels of
permanent and temporary right-of-way for various street resurfacing
projects within the City; to expend up to $100,000.00 from the Streets and
Highways Bond Fund to acquire the right-of-way; and to declare an
emergency. ($100,000.00)
CA-29 1162-2020 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute
those documents necessary for the transfer of a 0.243 acre portion of
right-of-way adjacent to Taylor Avenue between Atcheson Street and
Maryland Avenue to Blueprint Community Development. ($0.00)
CA-30 1163-2020 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute
those documents necessary for the City to grant encroachments into the
public right-of-way requested by McNaughten Road Real Estate Project
for their project on McNaughton Road just north of Baskerville Drive.
($0.00)
CA-31 1185-2020 To authorize the transfer of cash within the East Broad Commercial TIF; to
appropriate funds within the East Broad Commercial TIF; to authorize the
Director of Public Service to enter into a professional services contract
with Burgess & Niple for the Arterial Street Rehabilitation - East Broad
Street Widening - Outerbelt Street to Reynoldsburg-New Albany Road
project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $500,000.00 from the East
Broad Commercial TIF to pay for this contract; and to declare an
emergency. ($500,000.00)
CA-32 1219-2020 To appropriate funds within the Rocky Fork TIF; to transfer funds from the
Rocky Fork TIF to the Rocky Fork TIF Capital Fund; to appropriate funds
within the Rocky Fork TIF Capital Fund; to authorize the Director of Public
Service to enter into a professional services contract with American
Structurepoint for the ASR - Hamilton Road from SR161 to Central
College Road project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $500,000.00
from the Rocky Fork TIF Capital Fund to pay for this contract; and to
declare an emergency. ($500,000.00)
HOUSING: FAVOR, CHR. REMY DORANS HARDIN
CA-33 1029-2020 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into
a contract with Columbus Housing Partnership, dba Homeport, in an
amount up to $125,000.00; to authorize the expenditure of up to
$125,000.00; to authorize payment of expenses starting January 1, 2020;
and to declare an emergency. ($125,000.00)
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CA-34 1158-2020 To authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $6,416.22 in the
Department of Development’s 2019 Lead Hazard Reduction
Demonstration (LHRD) Grant with the Office of Lead Hazard Control and
Healthy Homes of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD); and to declare an emergency. ($6,416.22)
CA-35 1169-2020 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into
a Housing Development Agreement with the Iroquois Capital CDFI, LLC,
to outline the plans and certain commitments of the parties relating to the
proposed redevelopment of the property located at 27 West Jenkins
Street, in the South Side neighborhood of Columbus.
CA-36 1206-2020 To authorize the transfer of cash and appropriation of $3,988.65 from OC
01 to OC 05 and $46,155.18 from OC 03 to OC 05, both in the 2016
HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) grant; to authorize the
appropriation of $3,526.64 in the 2016 HOME Investment Partnerships
Program (HOME) grant; to authorize the expenditure of $53,670.47 in the
2016 HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) grant; to
authorize the Director of Development to enter into agreements to provide
funding for various approved housing programs that will assist first time
homebuyers and for-profit and non-profit organizations with grants and no
or low interest loans for projects designed to increase and preserve the
local supply of decent, safe, sanitary and affordable housing for low and
moderate income families; and to declare an emergency. ($53,670.47).
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & JUDICIARY: FAVOR, CHR. TYSON DORANS HARDIN
CA-37 1272-2020 To authorize the Administrating and Presiding Judge of the Franklin
County Municipal Court to enter into contract with the Greater Columbus
Convention Center (CCC) to temporarily house certain high volume
dockets within the CCC in order to mitigate the health and safety risks
associated with the resumption of hearing cases that have been delayed
as a result of the COVID-19 emergency; and to authorize the expenditure
of up to $365,000.00 for space rental and ancillary services from the
CARES Act-City COVID-19 response subfund; and to declare an
emergency. ($365,000.00)
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: REMY, CHR. FAVOR DORANS HARDIN
CA-38 1124-2020 To accept the application (AN19-015) of Zion Evangelical Lutheran
Church for the annexation of certain territory containing 9.77± acres in
Hamilton Township.
CA-39 1197-2020 To amend Ordinance No. 2635-2003 passed December 15, 2003 to
supplement the description of the urban redevelopment and public
infrastructure improvements payable from the West Edge Urban
Redevelopment Tax Increment Equivalent Fund pursuant to that
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ordinance; and to declare an emergency.
ADMINISTRATION: REMY, CHR. E. BROWN TYSON HARDIN
CA-40 0614-2020 To accept Memorandum of Understanding #2020-01 executed between
representatives of the City of Columbus and the Communications
Workers of America, (CWA) Local 4502 to amend Appendix B
(classification listing) of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, dated April
24, 2017 through April 23, 2020, by adding the new Income Tax Auditor II
classification to the CWA bargaining unit; and to declare an emergency.
CA-41 1189-2020 To authorize the Executive Director of the Civil Service Commission to
modify, increase, and extend the contract with Association for
Psychotherapy, Inc. for the psychological screening of public safety
recruits; to authorize the expenditure of $25,000.00 from the General
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($25,000.00)
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES: TYSON, CHR. REMY E. BROWN HARDIN
CA-42 1135-2020 To authorize the Board of Health to accept and appropriate additional
funding from the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction
Services to ADAMH $15,000.00 to the Health Department in the Health
Department Grants Fund upon receipt of an executed agreement; and to
declare an emergency. ($15,000.00)
CA-43 1137-2020 To authorize the Board of Health to accept a grant from the Ohio
Commission on Minority Health for the Minority Health grant program in
the amount of $52,500.00; to authorize the appropriation of $52,500.00 to
the Health Department in the Health Department’s Grants Fund upon
receipt of an executed agreement; and to declare an emergency.
($52,500.00)
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: TYSON, CHR. DORANS E. BROWN HARDIN
CA-44 1152-2020 To authorize the Executive Director of the Civil Service Commission to
enter into a not-for-profit service contract with the Workforce Development
Board of Central Ohio (WDB) for the 2020-2021 EDGE Project; to
authorize the expenditure of $200,000.00 from the General Fund; and to
declare an emergency. ($200,000.00)
SMALL & MINORITY BUSINESS: HARDIN, CHR. FAVOR REMY TYSON
CA-45 1186-2020 To authorize the Director of Development to modify the contract with Next
Street Financial, LLC, for Professional Economic Development
Consultancy Services and to authorize an expenditure up to $155,000.00
from the general fund; and to declare an emergency. ($155,000.00)
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APPOINTMENTS
CA-46 A0056-2020 Appointment of Brian Peifer, 281 Brighton Road, Columbus, Ohio 43202
to serve on the Clintonville Area Commission with a new term expiration
date of July 1 , 2023 (resume attached).
CA-47 A0057-2020 Re-Appointment of B.J. White, 362 East Kanawha Avenue, Columbus,
Ohio 43214 to serve on the Clintonville Area Commission with a new term
expiration date of July 1, 2023 (resume attached).
CA-48 A0058-2020 Re-Appointment of David Vottero, 400 East Tulane Avenue, Columbus,
Ohio 43202 to serve on the Clintonville Area Commission with a new term
expiration date of July 1, 2023 (resume attached).
CA-49 A0059-2020 Appointment of Brittany Boulton, 475 Chatham Road, Columbus, Ohio
43202 to serve on the Clintonville Area Commission replacing Dana
Bagwell with a new term expiration date of July 1, 2023 (resume
attached).
SR EMERGENCY, TABLED AND 2ND READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION
FINANCE: E. BROWN, CHR. TYSON M. BROWN HARDIN
SR-1 0732-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to reimburse
$1,337,021.40 in grant proceeds to the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD); to authorize the appropriation and
expenditure of $1,337,021.40 from the General Fund, Basic City Services
Subfund; to authorize the City Auditor to appropriate and process
$56,648.09 in expenditure corrections for the CDBG Fund; and to declare
an emergency ($1,393,669.49)
SR-2 1017-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director, on behalf of the Fleet
Management Division, to establish purchase orders with Parr Public
Safety Equipment from previously established Universal Term Contracts
for the purchase of parts and services related to the up-fitting of various
vehicles for use by Public Safety; and to authorize the appropriation and
expenditure of $1,052,707.87 from the Special Income Tax fund.
($1,052,707.87)
SR-3 1182-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into six (6)
Universal Term Contracts for the option to purchase Cleaning and
Disinfection Services with Ohio Technical Services, Inc., Psp Operations
Inc., Legacy Maintenance Services, LLC, J&D Home Improvement Inc.,
Rentokil North American, Inc. and Stanley Steemer International Inc.; to
authorize the expenditure of $6.00 from General Budget Reservation
BRPO001343; to waive the provisions of competitive bidding; and to
declare an emergency. ($6.00)
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SR-4 1241-2020 To amend the 2019 Capital Improvement Budget, to authorize the
Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract on behalf of
the Office of Construction Management with General Temperature Control
for the replacement of mechanical chillers and condensers; to authorize
the transfer of $2,633,000.00 between projects within the Construction
Management Capital Improvement Fund; to authorize the expenditure of
$2,633,000.00 from the Construction Management Capital Improvement
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($2,633,000.00)
RECREATION & PARKS: E. BROWN, CHR. DORANS M. BROWN HARDIN
SR-5 1087-2020 To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to
enter into contract with Strawser Paving Company for the construction of
the Big Walnut Trail - Elk Run to Winchester Pike; to authorize the transfer
of $1,142,268.55 within the Recreation and Parks Bond Fund; to amend
the 2019 Capital Improvements Budget Ordinance; to authorize the
expenditure of $1,142,268.55 from the Recreation and Parks Bond Fund;
and to declare an emergency. ($1,142,268.55)
PUBLIC SAFETY: M. BROWN, CHR. TYSON REMY HARDIN
SR-6 0959-2020 To authorize the City Auditor to transfer $650,000.00 within the
Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire's general fund budget from
the Services line item to Materials and Supplies for the purchase of
uniforms and turnout gear; to authorize the Finance and Management
Director to associate general budget reservations resulting from this
ordinance with the appropriate universal term contract purchase
agreement(s), on behalf of the Division of Fire, for the purchase of fire
uniforms from Galls, LLC, and turnout gear from Morning Pride
Manufacturing LLC; to authorize the expenditure of $1,013,880.00 from
the general fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,013,880.00)
PUBLIC UTILITIES: DORANS, CHR. E. BROWN M. BROWN HARDIN
SR-7 1195-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction
contract with Complete General Construction Co. for the Hap Cremean
Water Plant Sludge Line Improvements Project in an amount up to
$7,226,426.28; to encumber funds with the Department of Public Service
for prevailing wage services in an amount up to $2,000.00; to authorize
the appropriation and transfer of $7,226,426.28 from the Water System
Reserve Fund to the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund; to
authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $7,226,426.28 from the
Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund; to authorize a transfer and
expenditure up to $2,000.00 within the Water General Obligations Voted
Bond Fund; for the Division of Water; to authorize an amendment of the
2019 Capital Improvements Budget; and to declare an emergency.
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($7,228,426.28)
NEIGHBORHOODS: DORANS, CHR. FAVOR TYSON HARDIN
SR-8 0619-2020 This ordinance authorizes the Finance and Management Director to
associate all general budget reservations within this ordinance to
Environmental Remediation Contractors (ERC) for environmental
remediation services on behalf of the Department of Neighborhoods from
an existing universal term contract; to authorize the expenditure of
$250,000.00 from and within the General Fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($250,000.00)
(TABLED 4/20/20; REQUEST TO AMEND AS SUBMITTED TO THE CLERK)
TECHNOLOGY: DORANS, CHR. M. BROWN FAVOR HARDIN
SR-9 1204-2020 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to modify and
extend an existing agreement with the Fishel Company for a period of
twelve months to May 20, 2021; to extend purchase order PO180532 to
May 20, 2021 and to authorize the use of any remaining funds/unspent
balance therein; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus
City Code; to authorize the expenditure of $400,000.00; and to declare an
emergency. ($400,000.00)
SR-10 1205-2020 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to enter into
contracts with Woolpert, Inc. and EMH&T for professional services in
support of the Departments of Public Utilities, Public Service,
Neighborhoods, Development, and Technology’s GIS applications and
projects; to extend six existing purchase orders, three with Woolpert and
three with Prime AE Group, Inc. to run concurrent with this contract and to
authorize the use of any remaining funds/unspent balance thereon; to
waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code; to
authorize the expenditure of $431,000.00; and to declare an emergency.
($431,000.00)
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: FAVOR, CHR. M. BROWN E. BROWN
HARDIN
SR-11 0533-2020 To amend the 2019 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the
Director of Public Service to enter into agreements with Franklin County
relative to the Bikeway Development - Trabue Road Shared Use Path
project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,200,000.00 from the
Streets and Highways Bond Fund for this project; and to declare an
emergency. ($1,200,000.00)
SR-12 1125-2020 To amend the 2019 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer
of cash and appropriation within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to
appropriate funds within the Federal Transportation Grant Fund and within
the Transportation Grant Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service
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to enter into a construction services contract with Shelly & Sands for the
Arterial Street Rehabilitation - Hamilton Road - 161 to Morse Road Phase
A project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $20,039,014.36 from the
Streets and Highways Bond Fund, the Federal Transportation Grant Fund,
and the Transportation Grant Fund to pay for the project; and to declare
an emergency. ($20,039,014.36)
SR-13 1174-2020 To transfer cash and appropriate funds within the East Broad Commercial
TIF Capital Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a
contract modification with Transystems Corporation of Ohio in connection
with the Arterial Street Rehabilitation - East Broad Street Widening
project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,498,173.28 for the
contract modification from an existing Auditor’s Certificate and from the
East Broad Commercial TIF Capital Fund; and to declare an emergency.
($1,498,173.28)
SR-14 1193-2020 To amend the 2019 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer
of cash between projects within the Street and Highway Improvements
Non-Bond Fund; to authorize the appropriation of funds within the Street
and Highways Improvements Non-Bond Fund; to waive the competitive
bidding requirements of City Code Chapter 329; to authorize the Director
of Public Service to execute a service contract with Designing Local
Limited for the design and installation of public art along the Sullivant
Avenue corridor; to authorize the expenditure of up to $249,875.00 from
the Street and Highway Improvements Non-Bond Fund to pay for the
contract; and to declare an emergency. ($249,875.00)
SR-15 1202-2020 To amend the 2019 Capital Improvement Budget; to waive the formal
bidding requirements of Columbus City Code; to authorize the Chief
Information Officer to execute a contract with Path Master relative to the
Smart Columbus Connected Vehicle Environment project; to authorize the
expenditure of up to $80,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond
Fund for the project; and to declare an emergency. ($80,000.00)
HOUSING: FAVOR, CHR. REMY DORANS HARDIN
SR-16 1106-2020 To create the Quarry Community Reinvestment Area and to authorize real
property tax exemptions as authorized by Sections 3735.65 to 3735.70 of
the Ohio Revised Code.
(TABLED 5/18/20)
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: REMY, CHR. FAVOR DORANS HARDIN
SR-17 1170-2020 To authorize and direct the City Auditor to transfer $1,486,971.20 within
the General Fund; to authorize and direct the City Auditor to appropriate
and transfer $371,742.80 in cash from the Special Income Tax Fund to
the General Fund; to authorize and direct the payment of $889,842.63 to
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the Columbus City School District, $15,937.98 to the Gahanna Jefferson
City School District, $25,120.93 to the Groveport Madison Local School
District, $172,521.22 to the Hilliard City School District, $277,102.78 to
the Olentangy Local School District, $83,238.35 to the South-Western
City School District and $23,207.31 to the Worthington City School
District for income tax revenue sharing totaling $1,486,971.20; to
authorize the expenditure of $1,486,971.20 from the General Fund; and to
declare an emergency.
SR-18 1232-2020 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to amend the
City of Columbus Downtown Office Incentive Agreement with Agility
Partners, LLC to: (i) reduce the company’s retention commitment from 50
full-time permanent positions to 39, (ii) to reduce the associated annual
payroll for those retained jobs from $4,480,000.00 to $2,890,000.00 and
(ii) to provide for language that any requested future amendment to any of
the terms of the Agreement shall require the payment of a fee to the City;
and to declare an emergency.
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES: TYSON, CHR. REMY E. BROWN HARDIN
SR-19 1123-2020 To authorize the Board of Health to enter into a contract with Equitas
Health for the Ryan White Part A COVID Response Grant Program for the
provision of services allowable under the grant for persons with HIV or
AIDS in central Ohio; to authorize the expenditure of $302,273.00 from
the Health Department Grants Fund to pay the costs thereof; to waive
competitive bidding of City Code Chapter 329; and to declare an
emergency ($302,273.00).
SMALL & MINORITY BUSINESS: HARDIN, CHR. FAVOR REMY TYSON
SR-20 1277-2020 To authorize the expenditure of $4,300,000.00 from the CARES Act fund;
to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into
contract with Rev 1 Ventures in an amount up to $4,300,000.00 for the
purpose of deploying grants and loans and providing technical assistance
to Columbus small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic as
part of the department’s COVID-19 Small Business Response and
Recovery Program; and to declare an emergency. ($4,300,000.00)
SR-21 1284-2020 To authorize the expenditure of $1,100,000.00 from the CARES Act fund;
to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into
contract with the Economic Community Development Institute (ECDI) in
the amount up to $1,100,000.00 for the purpose of deploying grants and
loans and providing technical assistance to Columbus small businesses
impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic as part of the department’s
COVID-19 Small Business Response and Recovery Program; and to
declare an emergency. ($1,100,000.00).
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ADJOURNMENT
The next regular Council meeting will be June 15, 2020.
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