Columbus City Council
Regular MeetingColumbus, OH · September 21, 2020
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Monday, September 21, 2020 5:00 PM City Council Chambers, Rm 231
REGULAR MEETING NO. 35 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, SEPTEMBER 21,
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 Shayla Favor, seconded by Priscilla Tyson, 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
1 C0012-2020 THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE RECEIVED THE FOLLOWING
COMMUNICATIONS AS OF WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2020:
Stock Type: C1, C2
To: 4751 T&R LLC
4751 E Main St
Columbus OH 43213
Permit# 2849006
New Type: D3
To: JCDDOUGLAS LLC
DBA Greenhouse Canteen & Bar
1011 W 5th Ave
Columbus OH 43212
Permit# 4179691
New Type: D1
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To: R&S Associate LLC
37 W Broad S Ste 50
Columbus OH 43215
Permit# 7151475
New Type: D1
To: Beshay LLC
10 E Long St
Columbus OH 43215
Advertise Date: 9/26/20
Agenda Date: 9/21/20
Return Date: 10/1/20
Read and Filed
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION
E. BROWN
2 0138X-2020 To recognize and celebrate September 15, 2020, to October 15, 2020,
as Hispanic Heritage Month in Columbus
Sponsors: Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor,
Emmanuel V. Remy, Priscilla Tyson and Shannon G. Hardin
A motion was made by Elizabeth Brown, seconded by Priscilla Tyson, 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
FAVOR
3 0136X-2020 To commemorate the work of Pamela Gordon, and to congratulate Pam
on her retirement from the Columbus City Attorney’s Office
Sponsors: Shayla Favor, Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans,
Emmanuel V. Remy, Priscilla Tyson and Shannon G. Hardin
A motion was made by Shayla Favor, seconded by Priscilla Tyson, 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
4 0139X-2020 To Honor and Recognize September As Hunger Action Month
Sponsors: Shayla Favor, Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans,
Emmanuel V. Remy, Priscilla Tyson and Shannon G. Hardin
A motion was made by Shayla Favor, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, that
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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
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES WERE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT
PORTION OF THE AGENDA AND VOTED ON LATER IN THE MEETING.
Economic Development Committee; Ordinance #2013-2020
FR FIRST READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMEMBER FAVOR, SECONDED BY
PRESIDENT PRO TEM E. BROWN, TO WAIVE THE READING OF THE TITLES
OF FIRST READING LEGISLATION. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE: AFFIRMATIVE: 7 NEGATIVE: 0
FINANCE: E. BROWN CHR. TYSON M. BROWN HARDIN
FR-1 1977-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to modify an existing
contract, on behalf of the Fleet Management Division, with Crown
Welding & Fabricating LLC for Welding and Fabrication Services; and to
authorize the expenditure of $50,000.00 from the Fleet Management
Fund. ($50,000.00)
Read for the First Time
PUBLIC UTILITIES: DORANS, CHR. E. BROWN M. BROWN HARDIN
FR-2 1936-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director, on behalf of the
Director of Public Utilities, to enter into contract with Deere and
Company, submitted by Ag-Pro Ohio LLC, for the purchase of one (1)
Diesel Powered Tractor for the Division of Water; and to authorize the
expenditure of $54,936.52 from the Water Operating Fund. ($54,936.52)
Read for the First Time
FR-3 2011-2020 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a
contract with Esec Corporation for the purchase of one (1) Diesel
Powered Semi Tractor Truck for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage;
and to authorize the expenditure of $134,831.00 from the Sewer System
Operating Fund. ($134,831.00)
Read for the First Time
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FR-4 2035-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a professional
construction management agreement with Smoot Construction Company
of Ohio for the Big Walnut Trunk Extension Phase 2 Professional
Construction Management Project; to authorize a transfer within and an
the expenditure of up to $5,436,121.24 from the Sewer General
Obligation Bond Fund; and to amend the 2019 Capital Improvement
Budget. ($5,436,121.24)
Read for the First Time
HOUSING: FAVOR, CHR. REMY DORANS HARDIN
FROM THE FLOOR:
2168-2020 To create the Far South Community Reinvestment Area and to authorize
real property tax exemptions as authorized by Sections 3735.65 to
3735.70 of the Ohio Revised Code.
Read for the First Time
2170-2020 To create the 161 Community Reinvestment Area and to authorize real
property tax exemptions as authorized by Sections 3735.65 to 3735.70
of the Ohio Revised Code.
Read for the First Time
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: REMY, CHR. FAVOR DORANS HARDIN
FR-5 0121X-2020 To determine that the petition to establish the Berlin Meadows New
Community Authority and district is sufficient and complies with the
requirements of section 349.03 of the Ohio Revised Code in form and
substance; and to authorize the Director of the Department of
Development to sign the petition on behalf of the City of Columbus.
Read for the First Time
FR-6 1929-2020 To approve the use of the Design Guidelines element of the Columbus
Citywide Planning Policies (C2P2) for reviewing development proposals
and related issues within the boundaries of the West Scioto Area
Commission.
Read for the First Time
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES: TYSON, CHR. REMY E. BROWN HARDIN
FR-7 1844-2020 To authorize the Board of Health to accept a grant from Central Ohio
Trauma System to continue the coordination of a county-level coalition for
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Franklin County in the amount of $7,000.00; and to authorize the
appropriation of $7,000.00 in the Health Department Grants Fund.
($7,000.00)
Read for the First Time
CA CONSENT ACTIONS
FINANCE: E. BROWN, CHR. TYSON M. BROWN HARDIN
CA-1 1767-2020 To authorize the City Auditor to transfer appropriation between
departments within the Smart City Grant Fund; to authorize the Director
of Finance and Management to enter into a contract on behalf of the
Office of Construction Management with Roberts Service Group for the
installation of electrical chargers, at the Central Safety Building facility,
located at 120 Marconi Boulevard; to authorize the expenditure of
$52,000.00 from the Smart City Grant Fund. ($52,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-2 1803-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director, on behalf of the
Fleet Management Division, to establish a purchase order with Ace
Truck Body Inc., for the up-fit of V-Plow and Electric Hopper Spreaders
various trucks; and to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of
$79,968.00 from the Special Income Tax fund. ($79,968.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-3 1841-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director, on behalf of the
Fleet Management Division, to establish a purchase order with Bomar
Construction Company for building renovations at fleet maintenance
facilities; to amend the 2019 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize
the transfer of funds between projects within the Fleet Management
Capital Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $10,000.00 from the
General Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of $40,000.00 from the
Fleet Management Capital Fund. ($50,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-4 1878-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into
Universal Term Contracts for the option to purchase Traffic Control
Devices with Paul Peterson Co. and AWP Inc.; and to authorize the
expenditure of $2.00 from General Budget Reservation BRPO001343.
($2.00).
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-5 1986-2020 To amend the 2019 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize and direct
the City Auditor to appropriate and transfer $224,000.00 from the
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Special Income Tax Fund to the Construction Management Capital
Improvement Fund; to authorize the Finance and Management Director
to expend $224,000.00 from the Construction Management Capital
Improvement Fund, to authorize the expenditure of $116,000.00 from the
Public Safety Capital Improvement Fund, to reimburse the General Fund
for construction and building renovation expenses incurred by the Office
of Construction Management; and to declare an emergency.
($340,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-6 1990-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director, on behalf of the
Facilities Management Division, to renew a contract with Dove Building
Services, Inc. for custodial services at Columbus Public Health; and to
authorize the expenditure of $297,000.00 from the General Fund
($297,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-7 1991-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director, on behalf of the
Facilities Management Division, to renew a contract with Key Cleaning
Connection LLC for custodial services at the Columbus Police Academy;
and to authorize the expenditure of $230,000.00 from the General Fund.
($230,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
RECREATION & PARKS: E. BROWN, CHR. DORANS M. BROWN HARDIN
CA-8 2044-2020 To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to accept
and enter into a grant agreement with the Ohio Arts Council in the amount
of $18,007.00 for Cultural Arts Center Arts Programming; to authorize the
appropriation of $36,014.00 within the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund;
to authorize the transfer of $18,007.00 in matching funds from the
Recreation and Parks Operating Fund to the grant fund; and to declare
an emergency. ($36,014.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-9 2047-2020 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract
with Convention Sports and Leisure International, LLC to provide
preliminary engineering and architecture services for the Columbus
Community Sports Park; to authorize the expenditure of $326,375.42
from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($326,375.42)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
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PUBLIC UTILITIES: DORANS, CHR. E. BROWN M. BROWN HARDIN
CA-10 1749-2020 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a
contract with Fyda Freightliner Columbus, Inc., for the purchase and
delivery of one (1) Diesel Powered Roll Off Hoist Truck, for the
Department of Public Utilities, Division of Sewerage and Drainage; and
to authorize the expenditure of $165,129.00 from the Sewer Operating
Sanitary Fund. ($165,129.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-11 1758-2020 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to associate all
General Budget reservations resulting from this ordinance with the
appropriate Universal Term Contract / Purchase Agreement, with Pentair
Water Group, dba Pentair Flow Technologies LLC, for the purchase of
Fairbanks Morse Pump Parts and Services for the Division of Water; to
authorize the transfer, appropriation, and expenditure of up to
$200,000.00 from and within the Water Permanent Improvements Fund;
and to amend the 2019 Capital Improvements Budget. ($200,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-12 1842-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to renew a Universal
Term Contract for the option to purchase Process Control Computer
Maintenance with Schneider Electric Systems USA.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-13 1843-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a planned
modification for professional services with Utility Revenue Management
Company, Inc. in the amount of $500,000.00 for the continuation of billing
system and metering audit services; to authorize the expenditure of
$124,400.00 from the Power Operating Fund, $155,200.00 from the
Water Operating Fund, $174,000.00 from the Sewer Operating Fund,
and $46,400.00 from the Stormwater Operating Fund. ($500,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-14 1867-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a planned
modification with Resource International, Inc. for Oracle Work and Asset
Management Database and Computerized Maintenance Management
System Administration for the Department of Public Utilities; to authorize
the expenditure of $12,200.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund,
$77,600.00 from the Water Operating Fund, $87,000.00 from the Sewer
System Operating Fund and $23,200.00 from the Stormwater Operating
Fund. ($200,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
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CA-15 1883-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify an existing
engineering agreement with Brown and Caldwell for the Southerly Waste
WaterTreatment Plant Digestion Process Expansion project; to authorize
an expenditure of up to $517,420.00 from the Sanitary Sewers General
Obligation (G.O.) Bond Fund; and to amend the 2019 Capital
Improvement Budget. ($517,420.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-16 1898-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and increase the
contract with New River Electrical Corporation for the Power Distribution
Installation and Restoration services for the Division of Power; and to
authorize the expenditure of $800,000.00 from the Electricity Operating
Fund. ($800,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-17 1901-2020 To authorize the appropriation of an amount not to exceed $40,000.00
from the unappropriated balance of the Public Utilities Special Purpose
Fund to the Public Utilities Department to continue purchasing supplies
and providing services during Fiscal Year 2020. ($40,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-18 1911-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and increase the
2020 - 2022 Construction Administration and Inspection Services
agreement with H. R. Gray & Associates, Inc. for one Division of
Sewerage & Drainage/Stormwater Section projects; to authorize
transfers and expenditures up to $255,437.69 within the Storm Sewer
Bonds Fund; and to amend the 2019 Capital Improvements Budget.
($255,437.69)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-19 1937-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew the professional
engineering services agreement with Advanced Engineering Consultants
for the Parsons Avenue Water Plant HVAC Improvements Project; for the
Division of Water; to authorize a transfer and expenditure up to
$890,000.00 within the Water General Obligations Bond Fund; and to
amend the 2019 Capital Improvements Budget. ($890,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-20 1941-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to establish a
contract with The Safety Company dba MTech Company for the
purchase of one (1) Vacuum Excavation Trailer for the Division of Water;
and to authorize the expenditure of $62,187.00 from the Water Operating
Fund. ($62,187.00)
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This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
NEIGHBORHOODS: DORANS, CHR. FAVOR TYSON HARDIN
CA-21 2164-2020 To authorize Columbus City Council to enter into a grant agreement with
the Urban Lacrosse Academy in support of COVID-19 safe recreational
activities; to authorize an expenditure within the CARES Act fund; and to
declare an emergency. ($10,000.00)
Sponsors: Rob Dorans and Shannon G. Hardin
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: FAVOR, CHR. M. BROWN E.
BROWN HARDIN
CA-22 0123X-2020 To declare the City’s necessity and intent to appropriate and accept
certain fee simple title and lesser real estate in order to complete the
Operation Safewalks - CelebrateOne Sidewalks Deshler Project; and to
declare an emergency. ($0.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-23 1846-2020 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute
those documents necessary to transfer to Kumiko Matsuura and James
King a 0.052 acre portion of right-of-way which is an unimproved alley
running east/west directionally and is just to the north of and adjacent to
654 Miner Avenue. ($0.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-24 1849-2020 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute
those documents necessary for the transfer of a 0.019 acre portion of the
North 17th Street Right-of-Way that is just to the north of, and adjacent to,
222 North 17th Street, to Blueprint Development Company. ($0.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-25 1850-2020 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute
those documents necessary for the City to grant encroachment
easements within the public right-of-way to 15 West Cherry LLC for two
canopies for their renovation project located at 15 West Cherry Street.
($0.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-26 1950-2020 To accept a limited warranty deed for parcels of real property to be used
as road right-of-way; to dedicate these parcels as public rights-of-way;
and to name said rights-of-way as public roadways as described within
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this Ordinance. ($0.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-27 2001-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to establish
purchase orders and associate the General Budget Reservation resulting
from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract
Purchase Agreement for Traffic Signal Communication Equipment with
Path Master, Inc. for the Department of Public Service; to authorize the
expenditure of up to $306,470.00 from the Street Construction
Maintenance and Repair Fund for this purpose; and to declare an
emergency. ($306,470.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-28 2030-2020 To accept the plat titled “Hoover Farms Section 4 Part 1” from M/I Homes
of Central Ohio for property located south of Walnut Street and west of
Lee Road; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-29 2033-2020 To accept the plat titled “Hoover Farms Section 4 Part 2” from M/I Homes
of Central Ohio for property located south of Walnut Street and west of
Lee Road; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-30 2037-2020 To accept the plat titled “Hoover Farms Section 3” from M/I Homes of
Central Ohio for property located south of Walnut Street and west of Lee
Road; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
HOUSING: FAVOR, CHR. REMY DORANS HARDIN
CA-31 2041-2020 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute
any and all necessary agreements and deeds for conveyance of title of
one parcel of real property (0000 Reinhard Ave, Lot 331) held in the
Land Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program and to declare an
emergency.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-32 2093-2020 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into
an option agreement or agreements as needed to sell and transfer by
quitclaim deed 149-151 Hayden Ave. (010-001564), located in the
Franklinton neighborhood to Finance Fund and to declare an emergency.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: REMY, CHR. FAVOR DORANS HARDIN
ADMINISTRATION: REMY, CHR. E. BROWN TYSON HARDIN
CA-34 2026-2020 To authorize the City Auditor to transfer $15,000.00 within the general
fund and establish an Auditor's Certificate on behalf of the Civil Service
Commission for the purpose of administering the uniformed
examinations for the Department of Public Safety; to authorize an
expenditure of $35,000.00 from the general fund; and to declare an
emergency ($35,000.00).
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-35 2040-2020 To authorize the Executive Director of the Civil Service Commission to
modify and increase the contract with Mount Carmel Occupational Health
for the administration of pre-employment physicals and cardiovascular
stress testing of public safety recruits; to authorize the expenditure of
$35,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency
($35,000.00).
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES: TYSON, CHR. REMY E. BROWN HARDIN
CA-36 1885-2020 To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept additional grant
funds from the Ohio Department of Health for the HIV Prevention Grant
Program in the amount of $50,000.00; to authorize the appropriation of
$50,000.00 from the unappropriated balance of the Health Department
Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($50,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-37 2017-2020 To authorize the Board of Health to enter into a contract with Nationwide
Children's Hospital for the provision of five WIC Clinics at their facilities;
to authorize the expenditure of $625,193.00 from the Health Department
Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($625,193.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-38 2018-2020 To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept a grant from the
Ohio Department of Health in the amount of $66,000.00 for the Maternal
and Child Health grant program; to authorize the appropriation of
$66,000.00 from the unappropriated balance of the Health Department
Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($66,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
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CA-39 2021-2020 To authorize the Board of Health to enter into a contract with Mental
Health America of Ohio (MHAOhio) for the provision of Maternal and
Child Health Program (MCHP) grant services; to authorize the
expenditure of $66,000.00 from the Health Department Grants Fund; and
to declare an emergency. ($66,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-40 2117-2020 To amend Ordinance 1794-2020 so as to authorize Columbus City
Council to enter into a grant agreement with Goodwill Columbus, not The
Columbus Foundation, in support of its BINS Youth Homelessness
Storage pilot project; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
Sponsors: Shayla Favor, Shannon G. Hardin and Priscilla Tyson
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-41 2130-2020 To authorize the Director of Development to execute a grant agreement
with Community Refugee and Immigration Services to provide
resettlement, relocation, job preparation and placement, immigration
legal services, mentorship, community engagement, elder and family
programming to refugees and immigrants in an amount up to
$100,000.00; to authorize an expenditure up to $100,000.00 from the
CARES Act Fund; to authorize the payment of expenses starting March
1, 2020; and to declare an emergency. ($100,000.00)
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Shayla Favor, that
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Abstained: 1- Elizabeth Brown
Affirmative: 6- Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, Priscilla
Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
CA-42 2131-2020 To authorize the Director of Development to execute a grant agreement
with Africentric Personal Development Shop, Inc. to provide a behavioral
healthcare center that uses the American Society of Addiction Medicine
(ASAM) criteria guidelines and models of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
(CBT) to provide substance use disorders treatment in an amount up to
$53,101.00; to authorize an expenditure up to $53,101.00 from the
CARES Act Fund; to authorize the payment of expenses starting March
1, 2020; and to declare an emergency. ($53,101.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-43 2132-2020 To authorize the Director of Development to execute a grant agreement
with Alvis, Inc. to provide research-based reentry programs for
individuals with criminal justice histories and/or substance use and
behavioral issues in an amount up to $923,460.00; to authorize an
expenditure up to $923,460.00 from the CARES Act Fund; to authorize
the payment of expenses starting March 1, 2020; and to declare an
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emergency. ($923,460.00)
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Shayla Favor, 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
RULES & REFERENCE: HARDIN, CHR. E. BROWN FAVOR DORANS
REMY
CA-44 2138-2020 To amend chapter 1912 of the Columbus City Codes, establishing
standards for the use of warrants by the Columbus Division of Police; to
repeal existing chapter 1912; and to declare an emergency.
Sponsors: Shannon G. Hardin and Emmanuel V. Remy
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
Approval of the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Shayla Favor,
including all the preceding items marked as having been approved on the
Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
SR EMERGENCY, TABLED AND 2ND READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION
RECREATION & PARKS: E. BROWN, CHR. DORANS M. BROWN HARDIN
SR-1 2027-2020 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract
with the Columbus Urban League for services related to the
implementation of the 2020 Neighborhood Violence Intervention
Program; to authorize the expenditure of $164,500.00 from the
Recreation and Parks Operating Fund 2285; to waive the competitive
bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code; and to declare an
emergency. ($164,500.00)
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
SR-2 2028-2020 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract
with the Community for New Direction for services related to the
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implementation of the 2020 Neighborhood Violence Intervention
Program; to authorize the expenditure of $164,500.00 from the
Recreation and Parks Operating Fund 2285; to waive the competitive
bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code; and to declare an
emergency. ($164,500.00)
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
SR-3 2046-2020 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into a grant
agreement with the Ohio Public Works Commission for the 2020 Clean
Ohio Conservation Fund Round 14, Stockbridge Urban Forest Project
and accept a grant in the amount of $636,000.00 with a local match of
$425,000.00; to authorize the City Attorney to expend City funds in the
amount of $340,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund and
Voted Bond Fund to acquire and accept in good faith certain fee simple
title and lesser real estate located at 3350 South Champion Avenue; to
authorize the appropriation of $636,008.00 in the Recreation and Parks
Grant Fund 2283; to authorize the amendment of the 2019 Capital
Improvements Budget Ordinance; to authorize the transfer of
$425,000.00 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to
authorize the fiscal corrections related to Ordinances 1543-2020 and
1617-2018 as described herein this ordinance; and to declare an
emergency. ($1,061,008.00)
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
EDUCATION: E. BROWN, CHR. M. BROWN FAVOR HARDIN
SR-4 1968-2020 To authorize the Director of Education to enter into a contract with Terrie
Young Ragland to perform various consulting functions for the
Department; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the
Columbus City Codes; and to authorize the expenditure of $45,000.00
from the general fund. ($45,000.00)
A motion was made by Elizabeth Brown, 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
2131-2020 To authorize the Director of Development to execute a grant agreement
with Africentric Personal Development Shop, Inc. to provide a behavioral
healthcare center that uses the American Society of Addiction Medicine
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(ASAM) criteria guidelines and models of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
(CBT) to provide substance use disorders treatment in an amount up to
$53,101.00; to authorize an expenditure up to $53,101.00 from the
CARES Act Fund; to authorize the payment of expenses starting March
1, 2020; and to declare an emergency. ($53,101.00)
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Shayla Favor, that
this Ordinance be Reconsidered. 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 Shannon G. Hardin, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy,
that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
(*Due to technical difficulties, CM Dorans lost connection to WebEx meeting)
RECESSED AT 5:52 P.M.
A motion was made by Priscilla Tyson, seconded by Shayla Favor, to Recess
the Regular Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:
Absent@vote: 1- Rob Dorans
Affirmative: 6- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, Priscilla
Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
RECONVENED AT 5:58 P.M.
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Shayla Favor, to Reconvene
the 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
2131-2020 To authorize the Director of Development to execute a grant agreement
with Africentric Personal Development Shop, Inc. to provide a behavioral
healthcare center that uses the American Society of Addiction Medicine
(ASAM) criteria guidelines and models of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
(CBT) to provide substance use disorders treatment in an amount up to
$53,101.00; to authorize an expenditure up to $53,101.00 from the
CARES Act Fund; to authorize the payment of expenses starting March
1, 2020; and to declare an emergency. ($53,101.00)
A motion was made by Shannon G. Hardin, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy,
that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Abstained: 1- Shayla Favor
Affirmative: 6- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Emmanuel Remy, Priscilla
Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
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PUBLIC SAFETY: M. BROWN, CHR. TYSON REMY HARDIN
SR-5 1533-2020 To authorize an appropriation of $2,541,838.00 from the unappropriated
balance of the Law Enforcement Contraband Seizure Fund to the
Division of Police to fund travel and training needs and purchase
equipment, supplies, and services. ($2,541,838.00 )
A motion was made by Mitchell 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-6 2029-2020 To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to issue
purchase orders to Echo Healthcare and iSimulate USA for the purchase
of training simulation equipment for the Division of Fire; to waive the
competitive bidding requirement of the City Code; to expend
$111,435.00 from the CARES Act Fund; and to declare an emergency.
($111,435.00)
A motion was made by Mitchell 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
FROM THE FLOOR:
1372-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Safety to accept Franklin County
Office of Justice Policy and Programs (OJPP), U.S. Department of
Justice’s Office of Justice Programs Bureau of Justice Assistance
Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding (CESF) sub-awards
totaling $1,223,304.00; to appropriate award funds to Columbus Public
Safety, Franklin County Municipal Court and Columbus City Attorney
Office for COVID-19 related expenses incurred between January 20,
2020 and December 31, 2021; to authorize the appropriation of
$1,223,304.00 from the unappropriated balance of the General
Government Grants Fund 2220; and to declare an emergency.
($1,223,304.00)
A motion was made by Mitchell 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
PUBLIC UTILITIES: DORANS, CHR. E. BROWN M. BROWN HARDIN
SR-7 1806-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction
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contract with Sunesis Construction Company for the Blueprint Linden
Agler/Berrell Project; to authorize the appropriation and transfer of
$3,799,552.88 from the Sanitary Sewer Reserve Fund to the Ohio Water
Development (OWDA) Loan Fund; to authorize the appropriation and
expenditure of $3,799,552.88 from the Ohio Water Development
(OWDA) Loan Fund; to authorize an expenditure up to $2,000.00 for
prevailing wage services within the Sanitary General Obligations Voted
Bonds Fund; and to amend the 2019 Capital Improvement Budget.
($3,801,552.88)
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Elizabeth 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-8 1873-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and increase the
Professional Construction Management II (PCM II) Services agreement
with AECOM Technical Services, for the Division of Water; to authorize a
transfer and an expenditure up to $2,878,000.00 within the Water
General Obligations Bond Fund; and to authorize an amendment to the
2019 Capital Improvements Budget. ($2,878,000.00)
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Elizabeth 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-9 1882-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction
contract with Fields Excavating, Inc. for the Blueprint Linden - Oakland
Park / Medina Improvements Project in an amount up to $3,361,308.31;
to authorize the appropriation and transfer of $2,448,149.91 from the
Sanitary Sewer Reserve Fund to the Ohio Water Development (OWDA)
Loan Fund; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of
$2,448,149.91 from the Ohio Water Development (OWDA) Loan Fund;
to authorize an expenditure up to $1,000.00 within the Sanitary General
Obligations Voted Bonds Fund; to authorize an expenditure up to
$914,158.40 within the Water General Obligations Bonds Fund; and to
amend the 2019 Capital Improvements Budget. ($3,363,308.31)
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Elizabeth 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 1914-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction
contract with Facemyer Landscaping LLC for the Lehnert Farms/Bolton
Field Storm Improvements Project, to authorize the appropriation and
transfer of $1,590,208.15 from the Storm Sewer Reserve Fund to the
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Ohio Water Development Authority (OWDA) Storm Sewer Loan Fund;
and to authorize the expenditure of $1,590,208.15 from the Ohio Water
Development Authority (OWDA) Storm Sewer Loan Fund; to amend the
2019 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer within and
expenditure of up to $2,000.00 for the Department of Public Service to
provide for Prevailing Wage Administration Costs for the Division of
Sewerage and Drainage, Stormwater Section. ($1,592,208.15)
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
NEIGHBORHOODS: DORANS, CHR. FAVOR TYSON HARDIN
SR-11 2160-2020 To authorize Columbus City Council to enter into a grant agreement with
the Greater Columbus Arts Council in support of Deliver Black Dreams;
to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood
Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($60,000.00)
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Shayla Favor, that this
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Abstained: 1- Elizabeth Brown
Affirmative: 6- Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, Priscilla
Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: FAVOR, CHR. M. BROWN E.
BROWN HARDIN
SR-12 2024-2020 To authorize the transfer of funds; to appropriate funds within the
Transportation Grants Fund; to authorize the Director of Finance and
Management to associate General Budget Reservations with the
appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreement for, and to
issue purchase orders against, universal term contracts for school zone
flashing beacon equipment for the Department of Public Service; and to
declare an emergency. ($527,651.00)
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
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: REMY, CHR. FAVOR DORANS HARDIN
SR-13 0133X-2020 To accept the recommendations of the 2020 Columbus Tax Incentive
Review Council regarding the continuation, modification or cancellation
of all property tax incentives based on the evaluation of Reporting Year
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2019; and to declare an emergency.
Sponsors: Emmanuel V. Remy
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Shayla Favor, that
this Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Abstained: 1- Elizabeth Brown
Affirmative: 6- Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, Priscilla
Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
SR-14 1870-2020 To authorize and direct the City Auditor to transfer an amount not to
exceed $10,274,785.13 within the General Fund; to authorize and direct
the City Auditor to appropriate and transfer $2,568,696.28 in cash from
the Special Income Tax Fund to the General Fund; to authorize and direct
the City Auditor to make payments not to exceed a total of
$10,274,785.13 in accordance with the Jobs Growth Incentive (JGI)
Program for the twenty-six (26) active and reporting JGI projects for
which employers have met the requirements of their JGI agreements and
thus are eligible to receive their payments for tax year 2019 (also
calendar year and/or report year) in 2020; to authorize the expenditure
not to exceed of $10,274,785.13 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-15 2012-2020 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into
an Enterprise Zone Agreement with HQ Office I LLC for a tax abatement
of seventy-five percent (75%) for a period of ten (10) consecutive years in
consideration of the company’s proposed capital investment of
$19,200,000.00 in real property improvements, and the creation of 15
new full-time permanent positions.
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Elizabeth 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-16 2031-2020 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into
an Enterprise Zone Agreement with Franklin International, Inc. for a tax
abatement of seventy-five percent (75%) for a period of ten (10)
consecutive years in consideration of a total proposed capital investment
of approximately $12,500,000.00 including $3,500,000.00 in additions
and construction, $2,500,000.00 in improvements to existing buildings,
and $6,500,000.00 in machinery and equipment and the creation of 2 net
new full-time permanent positions with an estimated new annual payroll of
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approximately $88,650.00 and the retention of 350 jobs with an
approximate annual payroll of $24,838,883.00 at the Project Site.
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
CA-33 2013-2020 To accept the application (AN20-005) of Robert B Cook and Thomas B
Fritz Tr for the annexation of certain territory containing 2.04± acres in
Franklin Township, and to declare an emergency.
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Rob Dorans, that this
Ordinance be Amended to Emergency. 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 Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Rob Dorans, that this
Ordinance be Approved as Amended. 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-17 1994-2020 To authorize the Board of Health to enter into a contract with Ohio State
University Hospitals to expand and increase COVID-19 testing in the
amount of $883,355.60; to authorize the expenditure of $883,355.60
from the CARES Act Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($883,355.60)
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
SR-18 2079-2020 To authorize Columbus City Council to enter into a grant agreement with
the Columbus Next Generation Corporation in support of the Greater
Linden Rental and Mortgage Assistance Program; to authorize a transfer
of appropriations within the CARES Act fund; to authorize an expenditure
of $228,336.00 within the CARES Act fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($228,336.00)
Sponsors: Mitchell Brown and Priscilla Tyson
A motion was made by Mitchell Brown, 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
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SR-19 2083-2020 To authorize Columbus City Council to enter into a grant agreement with
Community for New Directions in support of its After-School Program; to
authorize a transfer of appropriations within the CARES Act fund; to
authorize an expenditure of $28,806.00 within the CARES Act fund, and
to declare an emergency. ($28,806.00)
Sponsors: Mitchell Brown and Priscilla Tyson
A motion was made by Mitchell Brown, 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
SR-20 2104-2020 To authorize the Director of Development to execute grant agreements
with various social service agencies to address and provide for multiple
human service needs; to authorize an expenditure up to $14,249,853.00
from the CARES Act Fund; to authorize the payment of expenses starting
March 1, 2020; and to declare an emergency. ($14,249,853.00)
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
RULES & REFERENCE: HARDIN, CHR. E. BROWN FAVOR DORANS
E. BROWN
SR-21 1616-2020 To amend Section 921.01-8 of the City Code to allow properties
contiguous to City of Columbus Reservoirs that are owned by
commercial, or other non-residential entities, to be eligible for a private
boat dock, stake or mooring; and to declare an emergency.
Sponsors: Elizabeth Brown
A motion was made by Elizabeth Brown, 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
DORANS
SR-22 1802-2020 To create Chapter 377, Wage Theft Prevention and Enforcement, within
Columbus City Codes; and to amend Chapters 329, 4105, 4113, and
4562 of Columbus City Codes.
Sponsors: Rob Dorans and Shannon G. Hardin
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Elizabeth Brown, that this
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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 Elizabeth Brown, 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. 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
A motion was made by Priscilla Tyson, seconded by Shayla Favor, to 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
ADJOURNED AT 7:55 P.M.
There will be no meeting on September 28, 2020 in observance of Yom Kippur.
The next regular Council meeting will be October 5, 2020.
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REGULAR MEETING NO. 35 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, SEPTEMBER 21, 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
1 C0012-2020 THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE RECEIVED THE FOLLOWING
COMMUNICATIONS AS OF WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2020:
Stock Type: C1, C2
To: 4751 T&R LLC
4751 E Main St
Columbus OH 43213
Permit# 2849006
New Type: D3
To: JCDDOUGLAS LLC
DBA Greenhouse Canteen & Bar
1011 W 5th Ave
Columbus OH 43212
Permit# 4179691
New Type: D1
To: R&S Associate LLC
37 W Broad S Ste 50
Columbus OH 43215
Permit# 7151475
New Type: D1
To: Beshay LLC
10 E Long St
Columbus OH 43215
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Agenda Date: 9/21/20
Return Date: 10/1/20
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION
E. BROWN
2 0138X-2020 To recognize and celebrate September 15, 2020, to October 15, 2020,
as Hispanic Heritage Month in Columbus
Sponsors: Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor,
Emmanuel V. Remy, Priscilla Tyson and Shannon G. Hardin
FAVOR
3 0136X-2020 To commemorate the work of Pamela Gordon, and to congratulate Pam
on her retirement from the Columbus City Attorney’s Office
Sponsors: Shayla Favor, Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans,
Emmanuel V. Remy, Priscilla Tyson and Shannon G. Hardin
4 0139X-2020 To Honor and Recognize September As Hunger Action Month
Sponsors: Shayla Favor, Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans,
Emmanuel V. Remy, Priscilla Tyson 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
FR-1 1977-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to modify an existing
contract, on behalf of the Fleet Management Division, with Crown Welding
& Fabricating LLC for Welding and Fabrication Services; and to authorize
the expenditure of $50,000.00 from the Fleet Management Fund.
($50,000.00)
PUBLIC UTILITIES: DORANS, CHR. E. BROWN M. BROWN HARDIN
FR-2 1936-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director, on behalf of the
Director of Public Utilities, to enter into contract with Deere and Company,
submitted by Ag-Pro Ohio LLC, for the purchase of one (1) Diesel
Powered Tractor for the Division of Water; and to authorize the
expenditure of $54,936.52 from the Water Operating Fund. ($54,936.52)
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FR-3 2011-2020 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a
contract with Esec Corporation for the purchase of one (1) Diesel
Powered Semi Tractor Truck for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage;
and to authorize the expenditure of $134,831.00 from the Sewer System
Operating Fund. ($134,831.00)
FR-4 2035-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a professional
construction management agreement with Smoot Construction Company
of Ohio for the Big Walnut Trunk Extension Phase 2 Professional
Construction Management Project; to authorize a transfer within and an
the expenditure of up to $5,436,121.24 from the Sewer General
Obligation Bond Fund; and to amend the 2019 Capital Improvement
Budget. ($5,436,121.24)
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: REMY, CHR. FAVOR DORANS HARDIN
FR-5 0121X-2020 To determine that the petition to establish the Berlin Meadows New
Community Authority and district is sufficient and complies with the
requirements of section 349.03 of the Ohio Revised Code in form and
substance; and to authorize the Director of the Department of
Development to sign the petition on behalf of the City of Columbus.
FR-6 1929-2020 To approve the use of the Design Guidelines element of the Columbus
Citywide Planning Policies (C2P2) for reviewing development proposals
and related issues within the boundaries of the West Scioto Area
Commission.
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES: TYSON, CHR. REMY E. BROWN HARDIN
FR-7 1844-2020 To authorize the Board of Health to accept a grant from Central Ohio
Trauma System to continue the coordination of a county-level coalition for
Franklin County in the amount of $7,000.00; and to authorize the
appropriation of $7,000.00 in the Health Department Grants Fund.
($7,000.00)
CA CONSENT ACTIONS
FINANCE: E. BROWN, CHR. TYSON M. BROWN HARDIN
CA-1 1767-2020 To authorize the City Auditor to transfer appropriation between
departments within the Smart City Grant Fund; to authorize the Director of
Finance and Management to enter into a contract on behalf of the Office
of Construction Management with Roberts Service Group for the
installation of electrical chargers, at the Central Safety Building facility,
located at 120 Marconi Boulevard; to authorize the expenditure of
$52,000.00 from the Smart City Grant Fund. ($52,000.00)
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CA-2 1803-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director, on behalf of the Fleet
Management Division, to establish a purchase order with Ace Truck Body
Inc., for the up-fit of V-Plow and Electric Hopper Spreaders various trucks;
and to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $79,968.00 from
the Special Income Tax fund. ($79,968.00)
CA-3 1841-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director, on behalf of the Fleet
Management Division, to establish a purchase order with Bomar
Construction Company for building renovations at fleet maintenance
facilities; to amend the 2019 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize
the transfer of funds between projects within the Fleet Management
Capital Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $10,000.00 from the General
Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of $40,000.00 from the Fleet
Management Capital Fund. ($50,000.00)
CA-4 1878-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into
Universal Term Contracts for the option to purchase Traffic Control
Devices with Paul Peterson Co. and AWP Inc.; and to authorize the
expenditure of $2.00 from General Budget Reservation BRPO001343.
($2.00).
CA-5 1986-2020 To amend the 2019 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize and direct
the City Auditor to appropriate and transfer $224,000.00 from the Special
Income Tax Fund to the Construction Management Capital Improvement
Fund; to authorize the Finance and Management Director to expend
$224,000.00 from the Construction Management Capital Improvement
Fund, to authorize the expenditure of $116,000.00 from the Public Safety
Capital Improvement Fund, to reimburse the General Fund for
construction and building renovation expenses incurred by the Office of
Construction Management; and to declare an emergency. ($340,000.00)
CA-6 1990-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director, on behalf of the
Facilities Management Division, to renew a contract with Dove Building
Services, Inc. for custodial services at Columbus Public Health; and to
authorize the expenditure of $297,000.00 from the General Fund
($297,000.00)
CA-7 1991-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director, on behalf of the
Facilities Management Division, to renew a contract with Key Cleaning
Connection LLC for custodial services at the Columbus Police Academy;
and to authorize the expenditure of $230,000.00 from the General Fund.
($230,000.00)
RECREATION & PARKS: E. BROWN, CHR. DORANS M. BROWN HARDIN
CA-8 2044-2020 To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to accept
and enter into a grant agreement with the Ohio Arts Council in the amount
of $18,007.00 for Cultural Arts Center Arts Programming; to authorize the
appropriation of $36,014.00 within the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund;
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to authorize the transfer of $18,007.00 in matching funds from the
Recreation and Parks Operating Fund to the grant fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($36,014.00)
CA-9 2047-2020 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract
with Convention Sports and Leisure International, LLC to provide
preliminary engineering and architecture services for the Columbus
Community Sports Park; to authorize the expenditure of $326,375.42
from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($326,375.42)
PUBLIC UTILITIES: DORANS, CHR. E. BROWN M. BROWN HARDIN
CA-10 1749-2020 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a
contract with Fyda Freightliner Columbus, Inc., for the purchase and
delivery of one (1) Diesel Powered Roll Off Hoist Truck, for the
Department of Public Utilities, Division of Sewerage and Drainage; and
to authorize the expenditure of $165,129.00 from the Sewer Operating
Sanitary Fund. ($165,129.00)
CA-11 1758-2020 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to associate all
General Budget reservations resulting from this ordinance with the
appropriate Universal Term Contract / Purchase Agreement, with Pentair
Water Group, dba Pentair Flow Technologies LLC, for the purchase of
Fairbanks Morse Pump Parts and Services for the Division of Water; to
authorize the transfer, appropriation, and expenditure of up to
$200,000.00 from and within the Water Permanent Improvements Fund;
and to amend the 2019 Capital Improvements Budget. ($200,000.00)
CA-12 1842-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to renew a Universal
Term Contract for the option to purchase Process Control Computer
Maintenance with Schneider Electric Systems USA.
CA-13 1843-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a planned
modification for professional services with Utility Revenue Management
Company, Inc. in the amount of $500,000.00 for the continuation of billing
system and metering audit services; to authorize the expenditure of
$124,400.00 from the Power Operating Fund, $155,200.00 from the
Water Operating Fund, $174,000.00 from the Sewer Operating Fund, and
$46,400.00 from the Stormwater Operating Fund. ($500,000.00)
CA-14 1867-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a planned
modification with Resource International, Inc. for Oracle Work and Asset
Management Database and Computerized Maintenance Management
System Administration for the Department of Public Utilities; to authorize
the expenditure of $12,200.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund,
$77,600.00 from the Water Operating Fund, $87,000.00 from the Sewer
System Operating Fund and $23,200.00 from the Stormwater Operating
Fund. ($200,000.00)
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CA-15 1883-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify an existing
engineering agreement with Brown and Caldwell for the Southerly Waste
WaterTreatment Plant Digestion Process Expansion project; to authorize
an expenditure of up to $517,420.00 from the Sanitary Sewers General
Obligation (G.O.) Bond Fund; and to amend the 2019 Capital
Improvement Budget. ($517,420.00)
CA-16 1898-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and increase the
contract with New River Electrical Corporation for the Power Distribution
Installation and Restoration services for the Division of Power; and to
authorize the expenditure of $800,000.00 from the Electricity Operating
Fund. ($800,000.00)
CA-17 1901-2020 To authorize the appropriation of an amount not to exceed $40,000.00
from the unappropriated balance of the Public Utilities Special Purpose
Fund to the Public Utilities Department to continue purchasing supplies
and providing services during Fiscal Year 2020. ($40,000.00)
CA-18 1911-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and increase the
2020 - 2022 Construction Administration and Inspection Services
agreement with H. R. Gray & Associates, Inc. for one Division of
Sewerage & Drainage/Stormwater Section projects; to authorize
transfers and expenditures up to $255,437.69 within the Storm Sewer
Bonds Fund; and to amend the 2019 Capital Improvements Budget.
($255,437.69)
CA-19 1937-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew the professional
engineering services agreement with Advanced Engineering Consultants
for the Parsons Avenue Water Plant HVAC Improvements Project; for the
Division of Water; to authorize a transfer and expenditure up to
$890,000.00 within the Water General Obligations Bond Fund; and to
amend the 2019 Capital Improvements Budget. ($890,000.00)
CA-20 1941-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to establish a
contract with The Safety Company dba MTech Company for the purchase
of one (1) Vacuum Excavation Trailer for the Division of Water; and to
authorize the expenditure of $62,187.00 from the Water Operating Fund.
($62,187.00)
NEIGHBORHOODS: DORANS, CHR. FAVOR TYSON HARDIN
CA-21 2164-2020 To authorize Columbus City Council to enter into a grant agreement with
the Urban Lacrosse Academy in support of COVID-19 safe recreational
activities; to authorize an expenditure within the CARES Act fund; and to
declare an emergency. ($10,000.00)
Sponsors: Rob Dorans and Shannon G. Hardin
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PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: FAVOR, CHR. M. BROWN E. BROWN
HARDIN
CA-22 0123X-2020 To declare the City’s necessity and intent to appropriate and accept
certain fee simple title and lesser real estate in order to complete the
Operation Safewalks - CelebrateOne Sidewalks Deshler Project; and to
declare an emergency. ($0.00)
CA-23 1846-2020 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute
those documents necessary to transfer to Kumiko Matsuura and James
King a 0.052 acre portion of right-of-way which is an unimproved alley
running east/west directionally and is just to the north of and adjacent to
654 Miner Avenue. ($0.00)
CA-24 1849-2020 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute
those documents necessary for the transfer of a 0.019 acre portion of the
North 17th Street Right-of-Way that is just to the north of, and adjacent to,
222 North 17th Street, to Blueprint Development Company. ($0.00)
CA-25 1850-2020 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute
those documents necessary for the City to grant encroachment
easements within the public right-of-way to 15 West Cherry LLC for two
canopies for their renovation project located at 15 West Cherry Street.
($0.00)
CA-26 1950-2020 To accept a limited warranty deed for parcels of real property to be used
as road right-of-way; to dedicate these parcels as public rights-of-way;
and to name said rights-of-way as public roadways as described within
this Ordinance. ($0.00)
CA-27 2001-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to establish purchase
orders and associate the General Budget Reservation resulting from this
ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase
Agreement for Traffic Signal Communication Equipment with Path
Master, Inc. for the Department of Public Service; to authorize the
expenditure of up to $306,470.00 from the Street Construction
Maintenance and Repair Fund for this purpose; and to declare an
emergency. ($306,470.00)
CA-28 2030-2020 To accept the plat titled “Hoover Farms Section 4 Part 1” from M/I Homes
of Central Ohio for property located south of Walnut Street and west of
Lee Road; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
CA-29 2033-2020 To accept the plat titled “Hoover Farms Section 4 Part 2” from M/I Homes
of Central Ohio for property located south of Walnut Street and west of
Lee Road; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
CA-30 2037-2020 To accept the plat titled “Hoover Farms Section 3” from M/I Homes of
Central Ohio for property located south of Walnut Street and west of Lee
Road; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
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HOUSING: FAVOR, CHR. REMY DORANS HARDIN
CA-31 2041-2020 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute
any and all necessary agreements and deeds for conveyance of title of
one parcel of real property (0000 Reinhard Ave, Lot 331) held in the Land
Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program and to declare an
emergency.
CA-32 2093-2020 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into
an option agreement or agreements as needed to sell and transfer by
quitclaim deed 149-151 Hayden Ave. (010-001564), located in the
Franklinton neighborhood to Finance Fund and to declare an emergency.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: REMY, CHR. FAVOR DORANS HARDIN
CA-33 2013-2020 To accept the application (AN20-005) of Robert B Cook and Thomas B
Fritz Tr for the annexation of certain territory containing 2.04± acres in
Franklin Township, and to declare an emergency.
ADMINISTRATION: REMY, CHR. E. BROWN TYSON HARDIN
CA-34 2026-2020 To authorize the City Auditor to transfer $15,000.00 within the general
fund and establish an Auditor's Certificate on behalf of the Civil Service
Commission for the purpose of administering the uniformed examinations
for the Department of Public Safety; to authorize an expenditure of
$35,000.00 from the general fund; and to declare an emergency
($35,000.00).
CA-35 2040-2020 To authorize the Executive Director of the Civil Service Commission to
modify and increase the contract with Mount Carmel Occupational Health
for the administration of pre-employment physicals and cardiovascular
stress testing of public safety recruits; to authorize the expenditure of
$35,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency
($35,000.00).
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES: TYSON, CHR. REMY E. BROWN HARDIN
CA-36 1885-2020 To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept additional grant
funds from the Ohio Department of Health for the HIV Prevention Grant
Program in the amount of $50,000.00; to authorize the appropriation of
$50,000.00 from the unappropriated balance of the Health Department
Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($50,000.00)
CA-37 2017-2020 To authorize the Board of Health to enter into a contract with Nationwide
Children's Hospital for the provision of five WIC Clinics at their facilities; to
authorize the expenditure of $625,193.00 from the Health Department
Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($625,193.00)
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CA-38 2018-2020 To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept a grant from the
Ohio Department of Health in the amount of $66,000.00 for the Maternal
and Child Health grant program; to authorize the appropriation of
$66,000.00 from the unappropriated balance of the Health Department
Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($66,000.00)
CA-39 2021-2020 To authorize the Board of Health to enter into a contract with Mental
Health America of Ohio (MHAOhio) for the provision of Maternal and
Child Health Program (MCHP) grant services; to authorize the
expenditure of $66,000.00 from the Health Department Grants Fund; and
to declare an emergency. ($66,000.00)
CA-40 2117-2020 To amend Ordinance 1794-2020 so as to authorize Columbus City
Council to enter into a grant agreement with Goodwill Columbus, not The
Columbus Foundation, in support of its BINS Youth Homelessness
Storage pilot project; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
Sponsors: Shayla Favor, Shannon G. Hardin and Priscilla Tyson
CA-41 2130-2020 To authorize the Director of Development to execute a grant agreement
with Community Refugee and Immigration Services to provide
resettlement, relocation, job preparation and placement, immigration legal
services, mentorship, community engagement, elder and family
programming to refugees and immigrants in an amount up to
$100,000.00; to authorize an expenditure up to $100,000.00 from the
CARES Act Fund; to authorize the payment of expenses starting March 1,
2020; and to declare an emergency. ($100,000.00)
CA-42 2131-2020 To authorize the Director of Development to execute a grant agreement
with Africentric Personal Development Shop, Inc. to provide a behavioral
healthcare center that uses the American Society of Addiction Medicine
(ASAM) criteria guidelines and models of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
(CBT) to provide substance use disorders treatment in an amount up to
$53,101.00; to authorize an expenditure up to $53,101.00 from the
CARES Act Fund; to authorize the payment of expenses starting March 1,
2020; and to declare an emergency. ($53,101.00)
CA-43 2132-2020 To authorize the Director of Development to execute a grant agreement
with Alvis, Inc. to provide research-based reentry programs for individuals
with criminal justice histories and/or substance use and behavioral issues
in an amount up to $923,460.00; to authorize an expenditure up to
$923,460.00 from the CARES Act Fund; to authorize the payment of
expenses starting March 1, 2020; and to declare an emergency.
($923,460.00)
RULES & REFERENCE: HARDIN, CHR. E. BROWN FAVOR DORANS
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REMY
CA-44 2138-2020 To amend chapter 1912 of the Columbus City Codes, establishing
standards for the use of warrants by the Columbus Division of Police; to
repeal existing chapter 1912; and to declare an emergency.
Sponsors: Shannon G. Hardin and Emmanuel V. Remy
SR EMERGENCY, TABLED AND 2ND READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION
RECREATION & PARKS: E. BROWN, CHR. DORANS M. BROWN HARDIN
SR-1 2027-2020 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract
with the Columbus Urban League for services related to the
implementation of the 2020 Neighborhood Violence Intervention Program;
to authorize the expenditure of $164,500.00 from the Recreation and
Parks Operating Fund 2285; to waive the competitive bidding provisions
of the Columbus City Code; and to declare an emergency. ($164,500.00)
SR-2 2028-2020 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract
with the Community for New Direction for services related to the
implementation of the 2020 Neighborhood Violence Intervention Program;
to authorize the expenditure of $164,500.00 from the Recreation and
Parks Operating Fund 2285; to waive the competitive bidding provisions
of the Columbus City Code; and to declare an emergency. ($164,500.00)
SR-3 2046-2020 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into a grant
agreement with the Ohio Public Works Commission for the 2020 Clean
Ohio Conservation Fund Round 14, Stockbridge Urban Forest Project
and accept a grant in the amount of $636,000.00 with a local match of
$425,000.00; to authorize the City Attorney to expend City funds in the
amount of $340,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund and
Voted Bond Fund to acquire and accept in good faith certain fee simple
title and lesser real estate located at 3350 South Champion Avenue; to
authorize the appropriation of $636,008.00 in the Recreation and Parks
Grant Fund 2283; to authorize the amendment of the 2019 Capital
Improvements Budget Ordinance; to authorize the transfer of $425,000.00
within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the fiscal
corrections related to Ordinances 1543-2020 and 1617-2018 as
described herein this ordinance; and to declare an emergency.
($1,061,008.00)
EDUCATION: E. BROWN, CHR. M. BROWN FAVOR HARDIN
SR-4 1968-2020 To authorize the Director of Education to enter into a contract with Terrie
Young Ragland to perform various consulting functions for the
Department; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus
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City Codes; and to authorize the expenditure of $45,000.00 from the
general fund. ($45,000.00)
PUBLIC SAFETY: M. BROWN, CHR. TYSON REMY HARDIN
SR-5 1533-2020 To authorize an appropriation of $2,541,838.00 from the unappropriated
balance of the Law Enforcement Contraband Seizure Fund to the Division
of Police to fund travel and training needs and purchase equipment,
supplies, and services. ($2,541,838.00 )
SR-6 2029-2020 To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to issue
purchase orders to Echo Healthcare and iSimulate USA for the purchase
of training simulation equipment for the Division of Fire; to waive the
competitive bidding requirement of the City Code; to expend
$111,435.00 from the CARES Act Fund; and to declare an emergency.
($111,435.00)
PUBLIC UTILITIES: DORANS, CHR. E. BROWN M. BROWN HARDIN
SR-7 1806-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction
contract with Sunesis Construction Company for the Blueprint Linden
Agler/Berrell Project; to authorize the appropriation and transfer of
$3,799,552.88 from the Sanitary Sewer Reserve Fund to the Ohio Water
Development (OWDA) Loan Fund; to authorize the appropriation and
expenditure of $3,799,552.88 from the Ohio Water Development (OWDA)
Loan Fund; to authorize an expenditure up to $2,000.00 for prevailing
wage services within the Sanitary General Obligations Voted Bonds
Fund; and to amend the 2019 Capital Improvement Budget.
($3,801,552.88)
SR-8 1873-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and increase the
Professional Construction Management II (PCM II) Services agreement
with AECOM Technical Services, for the Division of Water; to authorize a
transfer and an expenditure up to $2,878,000.00 within the Water General
Obligations Bond Fund; and to authorize an amendment to the 2019
Capital Improvements Budget. ($2,878,000.00)
SR-9 1882-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction
contract with Fields Excavating, Inc. for the Blueprint Linden - Oakland
Park / Medina Improvements Project in an amount up to $3,361,308.31;
to authorize the appropriation and transfer of $2,448,149.91 from the
Sanitary Sewer Reserve Fund to the Ohio Water Development (OWDA)
Loan Fund; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of
$2,448,149.91 from the Ohio Water Development (OWDA) Loan Fund; to
authorize an expenditure up to $1,000.00 within the Sanitary General
Obligations Voted Bonds Fund; to authorize an expenditure up to
$914,158.40 within the Water General Obligations Bonds Fund; and to
amend the 2019 Capital Improvements Budget. ($3,363,308.31)
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SR-10 1914-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction
contract with Facemyer Landscaping LLC for the Lehnert Farms/Bolton
Field Storm Improvements Project, to authorize the appropriation and
transfer of $1,590,208.15 from the Storm Sewer Reserve Fund to the
Ohio Water Development Authority (OWDA) Storm Sewer Loan Fund;
and to authorize the expenditure of $1,590,208.15 from the Ohio Water
Development Authority (OWDA) Storm Sewer Loan Fund; to amend the
2019 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer within and
expenditure of up to $2,000.00 for the Department of Public Service to
provide for Prevailing Wage Administration Costs for the Division of
Sewerage and Drainage, Stormwater Section. ($1,592,208.15)
NEIGHBORHOODS: DORANS, CHR. FAVOR TYSON HARDIN
SR-11 2160-2020 To authorize Columbus City Council to enter into a grant agreement with
the Greater Columbus Arts Council in support of Deliver Black Dreams; to
authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood
Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($60,000.00)
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: FAVOR, CHR. M. BROWN E. BROWN
HARDIN
SR-12 2024-2020 To authorize the transfer of funds; to appropriate funds within the
Transportation Grants Fund; to authorize the Director of Finance and
Management to associate General Budget Reservations with the
appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreement for, and to
issue purchase orders against, universal term contracts for school zone
flashing beacon equipment for the Department of Public Service; and to
declare an emergency. ($527,651.00)
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: REMY, CHR. FAVOR DORANS HARDIN
SR-13 0133X-2020 To accept the recommendations of the 2020 Columbus Tax Incentive
Review Council regarding the continuation, modification or cancellation of
all property tax incentives based on the evaluation of Reporting Year
2019; and to declare an emergency.
Sponsors: Emmanuel V. Remy
SR-14 1870-2020 To authorize and direct the City Auditor to transfer an amount not to
exceed $10,274,785.13 within the General Fund; to authorize and direct
the City Auditor to appropriate and transfer $2,568,696.28 in cash from
the Special Income Tax Fund to the General Fund; to authorize and direct
the City Auditor to make payments not to exceed a total of
$10,274,785.13 in accordance with the Jobs Growth Incentive (JGI)
Program for the twenty-six (26) active and reporting JGI projects for which
employers have met the requirements of their JGI agreements and thus
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are eligible to receive their payments for tax year 2019 (also calendar
year and/or report year) in 2020; to authorize the expenditure not to
exceed of $10,274,785.13 from the General Fund; and to declare an
emergency.
SR-15 2012-2020 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into
an Enterprise Zone Agreement with HQ Office I LLC for a tax abatement
of seventy-five percent (75%) for a period of ten (10) consecutive years in
consideration of the company’s proposed capital investment of
$19,200,000.00 in real property improvements, and the creation of 15
new full-time permanent positions.
SR-16 2031-2020 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into
an Enterprise Zone Agreement with Franklin International, Inc. for a tax
abatement of seventy-five percent (75%) for a period of ten (10)
consecutive years in consideration of a total proposed capital investment
of approximately $12,500,000.00 including $3,500,000.00 in additions
and construction, $2,500,000.00 in improvements to existing buildings,
and $6,500,000.00 in machinery and equipment and the creation of 2 net
new full-time permanent positions with an estimated new annual payroll of
approximately $88,650.00 and the retention of 350 jobs with an
approximate annual payroll of $24,838,883.00 at the Project Site.
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES: TYSON, CHR. REMY E. BROWN HARDIN
SR-17 1994-2020 To authorize the Board of Health to enter into a contract with Ohio State
University Hospitals to expand and increase COVID-19 testing in the
amount of $883,355.60; to authorize the expenditure of $883,355.60 from
the CARES Act Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($883,355.60)
SR-18 2079-2020 To authorize Columbus City Council to enter into a grant agreement with
the Columbus Next Generation Corporation in support of the Greater
Linden Rental and Mortgage Assistance Program; to authorize a transfer
of appropriations within the CARES Act fund; to authorize an expenditure
of $228,336.00 within the CARES Act fund; and to declare an emergency.
($228,336.00)
Sponsors: Mitchell Brown and Priscilla Tyson
SR-19 2083-2020 To authorize Columbus City Council to enter into a grant agreement with
Community for New Directions in support of its After-School Program; to
authorize a transfer of appropriations within the CARES Act fund; to
authorize an expenditure of $28,806.00 within the CARES Act fund, and
to declare an emergency. ($28,806.00)
Sponsors: Mitchell Brown and Priscilla Tyson
SR-20 2104-2020 To authorize the Director of Development to execute grant agreements
with various social service agencies to address and provide for multiple
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human service needs; to authorize an expenditure up to $14,249,853.00
from the CARES Act Fund; to authorize the payment of expenses starting
March 1, 2020; and to declare an emergency. ($14,249,853.00)
RULES & REFERENCE: HARDIN, CHR. E. BROWN FAVOR DORANS
E. BROWN
SR-21 1616-2020 To amend Section 921.01-8 of the City Code to allow properties
contiguous to City of Columbus Reservoirs that are owned by
commercial, or other non-residential entities, to be eligible for a private
boat dock, stake or mooring; and to declare an emergency.
Sponsors: Elizabeth Brown
DORANS
SR-22 1802-2020 To create Chapter 377, Wage Theft Prevention and Enforcement, within
Columbus City Codes; and to amend Chapters 329, 4105, 4113, and
4562 of Columbus City Codes.
Sponsors: Rob Dorans and Shannon G. Hardin
(TABLED 9/14/20; REQUEST TO AMEND AS SUBMITTED TO THE CLERK)
ADJOURNMENT
There will be no meeting on September 28, 2020 in observance of Yom Kippur. The
next regular Council meeting will be October 5, 2020.
FROM THE FLOOR:
2168-2020 To create the Far South Community Reinvestment Area and to authorize
real property tax exemptions as authorized by Sections 3735.65 to
3735.70 of the Ohio Revised Code.
2170-2020 To create the 161 Community Reinvestment Area and to authorize real
property tax exemptions as authorized by Sections 3735.65 to 3735.70 of
the Ohio Revised Code.
1372-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Safety to accept Franklin County Office
of Justice Policy and Programs (OJPP), U.S. Department of Justice’s
Office of Justice Programs Bureau of Justice Assistance Coronavirus
Emergency Supplemental Funding (CESF) sub-awards totaling
$1,223,304.00; to appropriate award funds to Columbus Public Safety,
Franklin County Municipal Court and Columbus City Attorney Office for
COVID-19 related expenses incurred between January 20, 2020 and
December 31, 2021; to authorize the appropriation of $1,223,304.00
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from the unappropriated balance of the General Government Grants Fund
2220; and to declare an emergency. ($1,223,304.00)
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