Columbus City Council
Regular MeetingColumbus, OH · November 16, 2020
Minutes
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Columbus OH
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Columbus City Council
ELECTRONIC READING OF MEETING DOCUMENTS
AVAILABLE DURING COUNCIL OFFICE HOURS. CLOSED
CAPTIONING IS AVAILABLE IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS. ANY
OTHER SPECIAL NEEDS REQUESTS SHOULD BE DIRECTED
TO THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AT 645-7380 BY FRIDAY PRIOR
TO THE COUNCIL MEETING.
Monday, November 16, 2020 5:00 PM City Council Chambers, Rm 231
REGULAR MEETING NO. 46 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, NOVEMBER 16,
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 Elizabeth 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
1 C0017-2020 THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE RECEIVED THE FOLLOWING
COMMUNICATIONS AS OF WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2020:
Transfer Type: D5
To: Dive Bars of Ohio Corp
3024 Sullivant Ave
Columbus OH 43204
From: DRMC Enterprises Inc
1570 S High St 1st Fl Only
Columbus OH 43207
Permit# 2205965
TREX Type: D1 D2 D3
To: Crispy Coop LLC
1717 Northwest Blvd
Columbus OH 43212
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From: Dolma Columbus LLC
2036 N High St 1st Fl
Columbus OH 43210
Permit# 1841775
Advertise Date: 11/21/20
Agenda Date: 11/16/20
Return Date: 11/27/20
The following communication was received on November 9, 2020:
On behalf of the Franklin County Board of Elections, I hereby certify that
the board has examined the part petitions for initiated ordinance (clean
energy) received by our office from you on October 29, 2020. The
numbers of valid and invalid signatures on the part petitions for the
prospective initiative are as follows:
Total Signatures: 10,128
Valid Signatures: 6,650
Percentage of valid signatures submitted relative to the number of total
raw signatures: 65.6%
There was also 1 invalid part-petition with 22 signatures.
The total number of voters/electors that participated in the 2019 general
municipal election was 98,698. The number of electors who represent
five percent of the total electors is 4,935.
Please let us know if we may be of further assistance.
Sincerely,
Jeff Mackey, Manager
Petitions & Campaign Finance
Also, as required by Section 42-9 of the City Charter, we received a legal
review memorandum regarding the Clean Energy Initiative Petition on
November 6, 2020 from City Attorney Zach Klein.
Read and Filed
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION
FROM THE FLOOR:
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HARDIN
0189X-2020 To Urge Governor DeWine and the Ohio Legislature to Extend the
Deadline for Operating Public Meetings Electronically
Sponsors: Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor,
Emmanuel V. Remy, Priscilla Tyson and Shannon G. Hardin
A motion was made by Shayla Favor, seconded by Elizabeth Brown, 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 COUNCILMEMBER REMY, SECONDED BY 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
PUBLIC SAFETY: M. BROWN, CHR. TYSON REMY HARDIN
FR-1 0171X-2020 To object to the renewal of liquor permit number 1392586 issued to
CHANNING INC., which is doing business as C-ONE MARKET, located
at 6044 Channingway Boulevard, Columbus, Ohio 43232.
Read for the First Time
FR-2 0173X-2020 To object to the renewal of liquor permit number 1776875 issued to
COURTRIGHT EXPRESS MART INC., which is doing business as
COURTRIGHT EXPRESS MART INC., located at 2213 Courtright Road,
Columbus Ohio 43232.
Read for the First Time
FR-3 0174X-2020 To object to the renewal of liquor permit number 24129960010 issued to
EASY STOP I INC., which is doing business as CONVENIENT PLUS
FOOD MART, located at 3351 East Main Street, Columbus Ohio 43213.
Read for the First Time
FR-4 0175X-2020 To object to the renewal of liquor permit number 41801750002 held by J
MAC INVESTMENTS LLC, doing business as MOMENTS GRILL AND
LOUNGE, located at 2545 Petzinger Road, Columbus, Ohio 43209.
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Read for the First Time
FR-5 0176X-2020 To object to the renewal of liquor permit number 41798900020 held by J
& J PETROLEUM INC., doing business as SUNOCO, located at 1536
West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43222.
Read for the First Time
FR-6 0177X-2020 To object to the renewal of liquor permit number 6367760 issued to
NEDAA LLC, which is doing business as SUNOCO, located at 2281
Sullivant Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43223.
Read for the First Time
FR-7 0178X-2020 To object to the renewal of liquor permit number 5389275 issued to M &
M MARKET & CARRYOUT LLC, which is doing business as M & M
MARKET & CARRYOUT, located at 1596 Oakland Park Avenue,
Columbus Ohio 43224.
Read for the First Time
FR-8 0180X-2020 To object to the renewal of liquor permit number 0160914 issued to
AMAR MART LLC., which is doing business as BEER & TOBACCO
OUTLET (aka GULF STATION), located at 1432 Mt. Vernon Avenue,
Columbus, Ohio 43203.
Read for the First Time
FR-9 0181X-2020 To object to the renewal of liquor permit number 9115302 issued to 2728
CLEVELAND AVENUE INC., which is doing business as MOBIL MART,
located at 2727 Cleveland Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43224.
Read for the First Time
FR-10 0182X-2020 To object to the renewal of liquor permit number 95561790005 issued to
WHEATLAND FOODS INC., which is doing business as WHEATLAND
FOODS, located at 1432 Mt. Vernon Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43203.
Read for the First Time
FR-11 0183X-2020 To object to the renewal of liquor permit number 46213250005 issued to
KHURRAM LLC, which is doing business as MOBILE MART, located at
830 Parsons Avenue, Columbus Ohio 43206.
Read for the First Time
FR-12 0184X-2020 To object to the renewal of liquor permit number 7640081 issued to S
EMAN INC, which is doing business as CONVENIENT PLUS FOOD
MART, located at 1541 Frebis Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43206.
Read for the First Time
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FR-13 0185X-2020 To object to the renewal of liquor permit number 7736040 issued to
SAOOD INC., which is doing business as LIVINGSTON MARKET,
located at 1619 E. Livingston Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43205.
Read for the First Time
FR-14 0186X-2020 To object to the renewal of liquor permit number 4410458 issued to
JUMANAH LLC., which is doing business as MCGUFFEY MARKET,
located at 1066 East Hudson Street, Columbus, Ohio 43211.
Read for the First Time
FR-15 0187X-2020 To object to the renewal of liquor permit number 983225 issued to YMA
LLC., which is doing business as PAY LESS AUTO SERVICE (aka
MARATHON), located at 744 East Hudson Street, Columbus, Ohio
43211.
Read for the First Time
FR-16 0188X-2020 To object to the renewal of liquor permit number 2630352 issued to
FAKRA INC., which is doing business as PJ’S GRILL, located at 15 East
Frambes Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43201.
Read for the First Time
PUBLIC UTILITIES: DORANS, CHR. E. BROWN M. BROWN HARDIN
FR-17 2427-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a service
agreement in accordance with City Code relating to sole source
procurement with Arcadis U.S., Inc. for the Orion Project Management
Information System Support Services application for use by the
Departments of Public Utilities, Finance and Management, Development,
Public Service, and Recreation and Parks, and to authorize the
expenditure of $13,410.32 from the Recreation and Parks Operating
Fund, $62,827.10 from the Public Service Department Operating Fund,
$20,000.00 from the Finance and Management Department's General
Operating Fund, $3,437.94 from the Electricity Operating Fund,
$53,797.10 from the Water Operating Fund, $112,229.11 from the
Sewerage System Operating Fund, and $9,298.43 from the Stormwater
Operating Fund. ($275,000.00)
Read for the First Time
FR-18 2472-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to pay the annual Discharge
Fees for Fiscal Year 2020 to the Treasurer of State of Ohio, Ohio
Environmental Protection Agency for the Division of Sewerage and
Drainage; and to authorize the expenditure of $82,800.00 from the
Sewer Operating Sanitary Fund and $10,000.00 from the Storm Sewer
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Operating Fund. ($92,800.00)
Read for the First Time
FR-19 2475-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction
contract with York Electric, Inc. for the Fairwood Facility Methane
Detector Replacement Project; to authorize the expenditure of up to
$789,486.50 from the Sanitary General Obligation Bond Fund; to
authorize an expenditure up to $2,000.00 for prevailing wage services to
the Department of Public Services from the Sanitary General Obligation
Bonds Fund; and to amend the 2019 Capital Improvement Budget.
($791,486.50)
Read for the First Time
FR-20 2476-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction
contract with Complete General Construction Co. for the Lockbourne
Road PRV Structural Repairs Project; to authorize a transfer and
expenditure up to $136,179.13 within the Water General Obligation
Voted Bonds Fund; to provide for payment of prevailing wage services to
the Department of Public Service; for the Division of Water; and to
authorize an amendment to the 2019 Capital Improvements Budget.
($136,179.13)
Read for the First Time
FR-21 2499-2020 To authorize the City Attorney, on behalf of the Department of Utilities,
Division of Power to enter into a contract renewal with McNees Wallace
& Nurick LLC for Energy Consultant Legal Services related to the City’s
purchase of electric power and advisory services; and to authorize the
expenditure of $100,000.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund.
($100,000.00)
Read for the First Time
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: REMY, CHR. FAVOR DORANS HARDIN
FR-22 2511-2020 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into
an Enterprise Zone Agreement with Marble Cliff Canyon, LLC for a tax
abatement of seventy-five percent (75%) for a period of ten (10)
consecutive years in consideration of a proposed capital investment of
approximately $9,200,000.00 in real property improvements and the
creation of 5 net new full-time permanent positions with an estimated
annual payroll of approximately $175,000.00.
Read for the First Time
FR-23 2530-2020 To accept the application (AN20-008) of LJKJ Rome Hilliard LLC, et al.
for the annexation of certain territory containing 17.3± acres in Prairie
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Township.
Read for the First Time
FR-24 2531-2020 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into
an Enterprise Zone Agreement with BND Properties IV, LLC and BND
Rentals, Inc. dba Vandalia Rental for a tax abatement of seventy-five
percent (75%) for a period of ten (10) consecutive years in consideration
of a proposed capital investment of approximately $3,000,000.00 in real
property improvements and the creation of 10 net new full-time
permanent positions with an estimated annual payroll of approximately
$680,000.00.
Read for the First Time
FR-25 2535-2020 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into
a Big Darby Agreement with Metro Development, LLC (the “Developer”)
to outline the plans and commitments of the City and the Developer for
parcels, 570-184818 and 570-301099, located at 5960 West Broad
Street subject to the Big Darby Revenue Program requirements in the
Big Darby Accord Watershed Master Plan and the rezoning ordinance
for the Developer’s rezoning application (#Z19-030).
Read for the First Time
FR-26 2545-2020 To amend Ordinance 1648-2016, as previously amended by Ordinance
3170-2019, to remove parcels from the existing Jaeger TIF area; to
create the Stadium 41 TIF area pursuant to O.R.C. 5709.41; to declare
improvements to the Stadium 41 TIF parcels to be a public purpose and
exempt from real property taxation; to require the owners of the Stadium
41 TIF parcels to make service payments in lieu of taxes; to require the
distribution of the applicable portion of those service payments to the
Columbus City School District; and to establish an urban redevelopment
tax increment equivalent fund for the deposit of the remainder of those
service payments.
Read for the First Time
FR-27 2563-2020 To amend Ordinance No. 1447-2020 establishing the Rickenbacker-317
TIF to add additional parcels of real property to expand the
Rickenbacker-317 TIF; to declare nonresidential improvements to those
new TIF parcels to be a public purpose and exempt from real property
taxation; to require the owners of those parcels to make service
payments in lieu of taxes; to require the distribution of the applicable
portion of those service payments to the Eastland-Fairfield Career and
Technical Schools, Columbus City School District and Hamilton Local
School District; and to deposit the remainder of those service payments
in the Rickenbacker-317 TIF Fund; to amend Ordinance No. 1447-2020
to explicitly add the Eastland-Fairfield Career and Technical Schools as
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one of the “School Districts” to receive compensation from the
Rickenbacker-317 TIF in an amount equal to the real property taxes that
it would have been paid if the nonresidential improvement to each parcel
within the Rickenbacker-317 TIF had not been exempt from taxation.
Read for the First Time
FR-28 2571-2020 To appropriate and authorize the expenditures of TIF revenues to be
deposited in the Stadium 41 TIF urban redevelopment tax increment
equivalent fund; to authorize the Director of the Department of
Development to enter into a TIF & Cooperative Agreement with
Confluence Community Authority (the “Authority”), and if applicable,
Confluence Development, LLC (the “Developer”), an affiliate of Crew SC
Stadium Company, LLC to provide TIF service payments as security for
either development bonds issued by the Authority and/or other financing
needed by the Authority for the eligible costs of the Stadium and
Mixed-Use Development (the “Project”) pursuant to the TIF &
Cooperative Agreement.
Read for the First Time
FR-29 2600-2020 To amend Ordinance No. 3106-96 to extend the exemption from taxation
of improvements provided for by Ohio Revised Code 5709.40 for certain
parcels comprising the Polaris development in the City pursuant to Ohio
Revised Code Section 5709.51.
Read for the First Time
FR-30 2601-2020 To amend Ordinance No. 1704-96 to extend the exemption from taxation
of improvements provided for by Ohio Revised Code 5709.40 for certain
parcels comprising the Easton development in the City pursuant to Ohio
Revised Code Section 5709.51.
Read for the First Time
FR-31 2619-2020 To amend Ordinance 0973-2008 as previously amended by Ordinance
1189-2009, Ordinance 0923-2012, and Ordinance 3169-2019 (the
“Downtown TIF Ordinance”) to remove certain parcels from the existing
Downtown TIF area; to create the PNC-Gilbert TIF area; to declare
improvements to the parcels in the PNC-Gilbert TIF area to be a public
purpose and exempt from real property taxation; to require the owners of
the PNC-Gilbert TIF parcels to make service payments in lieu of taxes; to
require the distribution of the applicable portion of those service
payments to the Columbus City School District; and to establish a
municipal public improvement tax increment equivalent fund for the
deposit of the remainder of those service payments.
Read for the First Time
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FR-32 2620-2020 To amend Ordinance 0973-2008 as previously amended by Ordinance
1189-2009, Ordinance 0923-2012, and Ordinance 3169-2019 (the
“Downtown TIF Ordinance”) to remove certain parcels from the existing
Downtown TIF area; to create the Madison-High Street TIF area; to
declare improvements to the parcels in the Madison-High Street TIF area
to be a public purpose and exempt from real property taxation; to require
the owners of the Madison-High Street TIF parcels to make service
payments in lieu of taxes; to require the distribution of the applicable
portion of those service payments to the Columbus City School District;
to establish a municipal public improvement tax increment equivalent
fund for the deposit of the remainder of those service payments.
Read for the First Time
FR-33 2621-2020 To authorize the Director of Development to amend and execute the
original Reimbursement Agreement between the City and MORSO
Holding Co. dated August 4, 2008 as amended by a First Amendment to
Reimbursement Agreement on November 14, 2012; a Second
Amendment to Reimbursement Agreement on November 11, 2014; a
Third Amendment To Reimbursement Agreement on December 11,
2017 (all four collectively, “the Reimbursement Agreement”), to add The
Georgetown Company as a party, to provide for goals for disadvantaged
business inclusion, to provide for use of TIF revenue for projects
determined by the City, to provide for affordable and workforce housing
commitments, to provide for cash payments to the City for community
development purposes, to govern the uses of TIF revenue generated by
the TIF extension, and to make certain other technical modifications.
Read for the First Time
FR-34 2622-2020 To authorize the Director of Development to amend and execute the
Amended and Restated Tax Increment Financing Agreement dated as of
December 28, 2016 (the “Original Agreement”) as amended by the First
Amendment to the Original Agreement, dated as of December 11, 2019
(the “First Amendment”), and this Ordinance hereby authorizing the
“Second Amendment” to the Original Agreement (collectively, the
“Agreement”) to provide funding for public infrastructure improvements
necessary for the continued development of Polaris and the surrounding
area from the Polaris TIF, to provide for goals for disadvantaged
business inclusion, to provide for use of TIF revenue for projects
determined by the City, to provide for affordable and workforce housing
commitments, to govern the uses of TIF revenue generated by the TIF
extension, and to make certain other technical modifications.
Read for the First Time
ZONING: TYSON, CHR. E. BROWN M. BROWN DORANS FAVOR REMY
TYSON HARDIN
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FR-35 2441-2020 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.039, R-4,
residential district; and 3312.09, Aisle, of the Columbus City codes; for
the property located at 851 N. 4TH ST. (43215), to permit a 300 square
foot accessory dining patio and reduced aisle width in the R-4,
Residential District (Council Variance #CV20-083).
Read for the First Time
FR-36 2542-2020 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.38(H), Private
garage; and 3332.38(G), Private garage, of the Columbus City Codes;
for the property located at 183 ALEXANDER ALLEY (43206), to permit
habitable space above a detached garage with reduced development
standards in the R-2F, Residential District (Council Variance
#CV20-077).
Read for the First Time
FR-37 2558-2020 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.037, R-2F
residential district; 3312.21 (D)(1), Landscaping and screening;
3312.49, Minimum numbers of parking spaces required; 3321.05(B)(2),
Vision clearance; 3332.26, Minimum side yard permitted; 3372.604(B),
Setback requirements; and 3372.605(B)(D), Building design standards,
of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1223 E. LONG
ST. (43203), to permit an eating and drinking establishment with reduced
development standards in the R-2F, Residential District, and to repeal
Ordinance #763-92, passed April 27, 1992 (Council Variance
#CV20-004).
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FR-38 2564-2020 To rezone 27 W. JENKINS AVE. (43207), being 2.53± acres located at
the southwest corner of West Jenkins Avenue and South Wall Street;
170± feet west of South High Street, From: M, Manufacturing District, To:
AR-1, Apartment Residential District. (Rezoning #Z20-040).
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FR-39 2565-2020 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3309.14(A), Height
districts; 3312.21(D)(1), Landscaping and screening; and 3312.49(C),
Minimum numbers of parking spaces required, of the Columbus City
Codes; for the property located at 27 W. JENKINS AVE. (43207), to
permit reduced development standards for an apartment building in the
AR-1, Apartment Residential District, (Council Variance #CV20-046).
Read for the First Time
FR-40 2566-2020 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.039, R-4,
residential district; 3312.49, Minimum numbers of parking spaces
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required; 3325.805, Maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR); 3332.05, Area
district lot width requirements; 3332.15, R-4 area district requirements;
3332.19, Fronting; 3332.25, Maximum side yards required; 3332.26,
Minimum side yard permitted; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus
City Codes; for the property located at 1480 N 6TH ST. (43201), to
permit two single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development
standards in the R-4, Residential District (Council Variance #CV20-078).
Read for the First Time
FR-41 2567-2020 To rezone 1448-1450 E. MAIN ST. (43205), being 0.3± acres located at
the northeast corner of East Main Street and Miller Avenue, From: R-3,
Residential District, To: CPD, Commercial Planned Development
District (Rezoning #Z20-056).
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CA CONSENT ACTIONS
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION:
TYSON
CA-1 0167X-2020 To celebrate the life, legacy and service of David Eugene Francis and
extend our deepest condolences to his family on his passing;
Wednesday, October 28th 2020.
Sponsors: Priscilla Tyson, Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla
Favor, Emmanuel V. Remy and Shannon G. Hardin
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
HARDIN
CA-2 0168X-2020 To recognize and celebrate The Festival Diwali, the “Festival of Lights”
Sponsors: Shannon G. Hardin, Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans,
Shayla Favor, Emmanuel V. Remy and Priscilla Tyson
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
FINANCE: E. BROWN, CHR. TYSON M. BROWN HARDIN
CA-3 2453-2020 To amend the 2019 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize and direct
the City Auditor to appropriate and transfer $345,000.00 from the
Special Income Tax Fund to the Construction Management Capital
Improvement Fund; to authorize the Finance and Management Director
to expend $345,000.00 from the Construction Management Capital
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Improvement Fund for the purpose of reimbursing the General Fund for
personnel costs attributable to capital projects; and to declare an
emergency. ($345,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
RECREATION & PARKS: E. BROWN, CHR. DORANS M. BROWN HARDIN
CA-4 2337-2020 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract
with Playworld Midstates for the Milo Grogan Community Recreation
Shelter Project; to authorize the expenditure of $118,982.00 from the
Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund. ($118,982.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-5 2491-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a
Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Landscape Structures
Playground Equipment and Parts with Penchura, LLC, in accordance
with the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Code; 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-6 2519-2020 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into an
agreement with the Franklin County Historical Society (dba COSI) for the
purpose of providing a subsidy payment to COSI; to authorize the
expenditure of $300,000.00 from within the Recreation and Parks
Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($300,000.00).
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
EDUCATION: E. BROWN, CHR. M. BROWN FAVOR HARDIN
CA-7 2552-2020 To authorize Columbus City Council to enter into a grant agreement with
Columbus Early Learning Centers to provide assistance to the
organization in response to the financial hardship experienced during the
COVID-19 pandemic; to authorize a transfer of appropriation and an
expenditure within the CARES Act fund; and to declare an emergency.
($112,000.00)
Sponsors: Shayla Favor and Priscilla Tyson
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
PUBLIC UTILITIES: DORANS, CHR. E. BROWN M. BROWN HARDIN
CA-8 2366-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a professional
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engineering services agreement with Dynotec, Inc., for the 2020 Division
of Power Streetlight Design Project; to amend the 2019 Capital
Improvement Budget; and to authorize a transfer within and expenditure
up to $376,158.84 from the Electricity GO (General Obligation) Bonds
Fund 6303. ($376,158.84)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-9 2375-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to associate all
General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the
appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreements for the
purchase of Hydrant Parts and Mainline Service Parts for the Division of
Water, Distribution Maintenance Section; and to authorize the
expenditure of $350,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund.
($350,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-10 2379-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify the construction
contract with Decker Construction Company for Utility Cut and
Restoration Services for the Department of Public Utilities; and to
authorize the expenditure of $500,000.00 from the Water Operating
Fund. ($500,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-11 2428-2020 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 Wesco
Distribution Inc. for the purchase of Distribution Transformers for the
Department of Public Utilities, Division of Power; and to authorize the
expenditure of $700,000.00 from the Power Operating Fund.
($700,000.00).
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-12 2490-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a new sewer
service agreement with the Village of Brice for wastewater treatment
services; and to declare an emergency.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
TECHNOLOGY: DORANS, CHR. M. BROWN FAVOR HARDIN
CA-13 2401-2020 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to renew a
contract with Brown Enterprise Solutions, LLC for Veritas Netback and
Perpetual NetBackup Platform Base software licensing maintenance and
support; to authorize the expenditure of $572,365.95 from the
Department of Technology, Information Services Division, Information
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Services Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($572,365.95)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: FAVOR, CHR. M. BROWN E.
BROWN HARDIN
CA-14 2414-2020 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute
those documents necessary for the City grant a right-of-way
encroachment to 366 East Broad LLC for their project at 366 East Broad
Street. ($0.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
HOUSING: FAVOR, CHR. REMY DORANS HARDIN
CA-15 2507-2020 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 (611 Larcomb Ave.) held in the Land Bank
pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program and to declare an emergency.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-16 2508-2020 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 (2942-2944 7th Ave.) held in the Land Bank
pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program and to declare an emergency.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-17 2509-2020 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute
any and all necessary agreements and deeds for conveyance of title of
one parcels of real property (82-84 N Yale Ave., 92 N Yale Ave. and
94-98 N Yale Ave.) held in the Land Bank pursuant to the Land
Reutilization Program and to declare an emergency.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
ENVIRONMENT: REMY, CHR. DORANS E. BROWN HARDIN
CA-18 2458-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Service to renew and modify a
contract with Routeware for the Street Equipment-Refuse Data Collection
System project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $160,000.00 from
the Division of Refuse Collection General Fund to pay for this renewal;
and to declare an emergency. ($160,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
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HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES: TYSON, CHR. REMY E. BROWN HARDIN
CA-19 1889-2020 To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept a grant from the
Ohio Department of Health to fund the Enhanced Gonococcal Isolate
Surveillance Project (eGISP) Grant Program; to authorize the
appropriation of $45,559.98 from the unappropriated balance of the
Health Department Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency.
($45,559.98)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-20 2438-2020 To authorize the Board of Health to modify and increase an existing
contract for telephone interpretation services with Vocalink Inc.; to
authorize the expenditure of $110,000.00 from the CARES ACT
Treasury Fund for said contract; and to declare an emergency.
($110,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-21 2500-2020 To authorize the Board of Health to modify and increase an existing
contract for space rental services with Ohio Expositions Commission; to
authorize the expenditure of $67,500.00 from the CARES ACT Fund for
said contract; and to declare an emergency. ($67,500.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
APPOINTMENTS
CA-22 A0106-2020 Appointment of Brian Largan-Lyman, 6100 Federalist Drive, Galloway,
Ohio 43119 to serve on the Westland Area Commission with a new term
expiration date of December 31, 2023 (resume attached).
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-23 A0107-2020 Appointment of Cathy Cowan Becker, 4275 White Spruce Lane, Grove
City, Ohio 43123 to serve on the Westland Area Commission replacing
with a new term expiration date of December 31, 2023 (resume
attached).
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-24 A0108-2020 Appointment of Janet Cahill, 361 Cloverhill Drive, Galloway, Ohio 43119
to serve on the Westland Area Commission with a new term expiration
date of December 31, 2023 (resume attached).
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-25 A0109-2020 Re-Appointment of Jeffery Tanner, 1409 Beetree Street, Galloway, Ohio
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43119 to serve on the Westland Area Commission with a new term
expiration date of December 31, 2023 (resume attached).
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-26 A0110-2020 Re-Appointment of Scott Taylor, 581 Simbury Street, Columbus, Ohio
43228 to serve on the Westland Area Commission with a new term
expiration date of December 31, 2023 (resume attached).
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
Approval of the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy,
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
FINANCE: E. BROWN, CHR. TYSON M. BROWN HARDIN
SR-1 0162X-2020 To accept the "Capital Improvements Program, 2020-2025," as
described herein, as the primary guide for future Capital Improvements
Budget ordinances; and to declare an emergency.
A motion was made by Elizabeth Brown, seconded by Priscilla Tyson, that this
Resolution 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 Elizabeth Brown, seconded by Priscilla Tyson, that this
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
SR-2 2521-2020 To adopt a Capital Improvements Budget for the twelve months ending
December 31, 2020 or until such a time as a new Capital Improvements
Budget is adopted, establishing a project budget for capital
improvements requiring legislative authorization in 2020; and to repeal
Ordinance No. 1326-2019, as amended; and to declare an emergency.
A motion was made by Elizabeth Brown, seconded by Priscilla Tyson, 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 Elizabeth Brown, seconded by Priscilla Tyson, 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-3 2469-2020 To authorize and direct the Director of Finance and Management to
accept grant funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development in the amount of $7,000,000.00 for the Community
Development Block Grant program; to authorize the appropriation of
$3,783,500.00 from the unappropriated balance of the CDBG fund; and
to declare an emergency. ($7,000,000.00)
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-4 2502-2020 To make appropriations for the 12 months ending December 31, 2021,
for each of the several Object Classes for which the City of Columbus
has to provide from the monies known to be in the treasury of said City of
Columbus, in the fund known as the General Fund, during the said 12
months from the collection of all taxes and from other sources of revenue,
the amount of $964,000,000.00; and to declare an emergency
($964,000,000.00)
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-5 2503-2020 To make appropriations and transfers for the 12 months ending
December 31, 2021 for other funds for various divisions; to authorize the
City Auditor to make transfers as may be necessary; and to declare an
emergency.
A motion was made by 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-6 2504-2020 To make appropriations for the 12 months ending December 31, 2021,
for selected other funds for various divisions; to authorize the City Auditor
to make transfers as may be necessary; and to declare an emergency.
A motion was made by 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
EDUCATION: E. BROWN, CHR. M. BROWN FAVOR HARDIN
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SR-7 2639-2020 To authorize Columbus City Council to enter into a grant agreement with
Columbus City Schools to support their operations in providing additional
services during the COVID-19 pandemic; to authorize a transfer of
appropriations and an expenditure within the CARES Act fund; and to
declare an emergency. ($200,000.00)
Sponsors: Emmanuel V. Remy and Elizabeth Brown
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
PUBLIC UTILITIES: DORANS, CHR. E. BROWN M. BROWN HARDIN
SR-8 2380-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement
with Hill International, Inc. for professional services for the Professional
Construction Management 2020 Project; for the Division of Water; to
authorize a transfer and expenditure up to $2,442,500.00 within the
Water General Obligations Bond Fund; to authorize a modification to the
Professional Construction Management 2018 Project with Hill
International, Inc.; and to amend the 2019 Capital Improvements Budget.
($2,442,500.00)
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 2405-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a planned
modification to the 2020 - 2022 Construction Administration/Construction
Inspection Services Agreement with EMH&T, Inc., for four Division of
Water projects, to authorize a transfer and expenditure of up to
$1,220,302.59 from the Water General Obligation Bond Fund; and to
authorize an amendment the 2019 Capital Improvements Budget.
($1,220,302.59)
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 2506-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to associate all
General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the
appropriate current and pending Universal Term Contract Purchase
Agreements for the purchase of water treatment chemicals for the
Division of Water; to authorize the expenditure of $2,480,000.00 from the
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Water Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($2,480,000.00)
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
RULES & REFERENCE: HARDIN, CHR. E. BROWN FAVOR DORANS
DORANS
SR-25 2418-2020 To amend various sections of Chapter 1105 of the Columbus City
Codes, and to enact new water rates for the year beginning January 1,
2021, and to repeal the existing sections being amended.
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-26 2419-2020 To amend Section 1147.11 of the Columbus City Codes to enact new
sanitary sewer service rates for the year beginning January 1, 2021; and
to repeal the existing section being amended.
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-27 2420-2020 To amend Section 1149.08 of the Columbus City Codes, to enact new
Stormwater fees for the year beginning January 1, 2021, and to repeal
the existing Section being amended.
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
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: FAVOR, CHR. M. BROWN E.
BROWN HARDIN
SR-11 2554-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Service to execute a contribution
agreement with the Greater Columbus Arts Council in support of Deliver
Black Dreams; to authorize the expenditure of up to $15,000.00 within
the Street Construction, Maintenance, and Repair Fund; and to declare
an emergency. ($15,000.00)
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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Abstained: 1- Elizabeth Brown
Affirmative: 6- Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, Priscilla
Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & JUDICIARY: FAVOR, CHR. TYSON DORANS HARDIN
SR-12 2560-2020 To authorize and direct the City Attorney to settle a damages claim
submitted by Village of Wagoner Park; to authorize the expenditure of
$31,852.36 for settlement payment; and to declare an emergency.
A motion was made by Shayla Favor, 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
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: REMY, CHR. FAVOR DORANS HARDIN
SR-14 2038-2020 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into
an Enterprise Zone Agreement with Agler Joint Venture, 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 $13,500,000.00 in real property improvements, and the
creation of 15 new full-time permanent positions.
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by 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 2510-2020 To remove Special Assessments previously levied for certain public
improvements in the City of Columbus, Ohio in cooperation with the
Columbus Regional Energy Special Improvement District (3255
McKinley Avenue Project); and 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
RECESSED AT 6:30 P.M.
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Elizabeth Brown to
Recess 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
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RECONVENED AT 8:37 P.M.
A motion was made by Priscilla Tyson, seconded by Rob Dorans, 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
SR-16 2537-2020 To authorize the Director of Development to execute a grant agreement
with Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority in an amount up to
$500,000.00 for the purpose of providing funding for PPEs, training,
barriers, crowd control devices, and upgrades to public seating areas at
the Greater Columbus Convention Center; to authorize an expenditure up
to $500,000.00 from the CARES Act Fund; to authorize the payment of
expenses starting March 1, 2020; and to declare an emergency.
($500,000.00)
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Shayla Favor, that
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
SR-17 2538-2020 To authorize the Director of Development to execute a grant agreement
with the North Market Development Authority for the purpose of providing
support to the organization in its efforts to assist small business
merchants in the North Market who have been negatively impacted by
COVID-19; to authorize an expenditure up to $500,000.00 from the
CARES Act Fund; to authorize the payment of expenses starting March
1, 2020; and to declare an emergency. ($500,000.00)
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Shayla Favor, that
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
SR-18 2597-2020 To authorize the Director of Development to modify a grant agreement
with the Franklin County Historical Society dba COSI in an amount up to
$300,000.00 and to modify the scope of services; to authorize an
expenditure up to $300,000.00 from the CARES Act Fund; and to
declare an emergency. ($300,000.00)
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Shayla Favor, that
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
SR-19 2598-2020 To authorize the Director of Development to execute a grant agreement
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with Columbus Association of the Performing Arts in an amount up to
$300,000.00 for the purpose of providing funding for health and safety
equipment and operating support to maintain essential staff; to authorize
an expenditure up to $300,000.00 from the CARES Act Fund; to
authorize the payment of expenses starting March 1, 2020; and to
declare an emergency. ($300,000.00)
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Shayla Favor, that
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
SR-20 2624-2020 To authorize the Director of Development to modify a grant agreement
with the Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in an amount
up to $300,000.00 and to modify the scope of services as necessary; to
authorize an expenditure up to $300,000.00 from the CARES Act Fund;
and to declare an emergency. ($300,000.00)
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
SR-21 2634-2020 To authorize the Director of Development to execute a grant agreement
with the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in an amount up to $125,000.00
for the purpose of providing funding for health and safety equipment and
operating support for educational programming; to authorize an
expenditure up to $125,000.00 from the CARES Act Fund; to authorize
the payment of expenses starting March 1, 2020; and to declare an
emergency. ($125,000.00)
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Shayla Favor, that
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
SR-13 1557-2020 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into
an agreement with Harmony Development Group, LLC and Pulte Homes
of Ohio, LLC for fulfillment of the Big Darby Revenue Program
requirements for property located at 1980 Alton Darby Creek Road and
subject to rezoning application #Z018-058; 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
ENVIRONMENT: REMY, CHR. DORANS E. BROWN HARDIN
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SR-22 2391-2020 To authorize the City Auditor to transfer $17,944.41 within the General
Fund; to appropriate $30,055.59 in the Cap South Debt Service Fund; to
authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew and extend a
professional service agreement with Arup USA, Inc. for development of
the Sustainable Columbus Climate Action Plan; and to authorize the
expenditure of $30,055.59 from the Cap South Debt Service Fund and
$17,944.41 from the General Fund. ($48,000.00)
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, 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-23 2435-2020 To waive competitive bidding requirements of City Code Chapter 329; to
authorize the Director of Public Service to modify and increase an
existing contract with ReCollect Systems, to authorize the expenditure of
up to $29,820.00 from the Street Construction Maintenance and Repair
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($29,820.00)
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, 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
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: TYSON, CHR. DORANS E. BROWN HARDIN
SR-24 2534-2020 To authorize the Director of Development to execute a grant agreement
with Workforce Development Board of Central Ohio (WDBCO) in an
amount up to $1,000,000.00 for the purpose of supporting the Employer
Workforce Training Investment Program; to authorize an expenditure up
to $1,000,000.00 from the CARES Act Fund; to authorize the payment of
expenses starting March 1, 2020; and to declare an emergency.
($1,000,000.00)
A motion was made by Priscilla Tyson, 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
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Priscilla Tyson, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, 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 9:18 P.M.
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Monday, November 16, 2020 5:00 PM City Council Chambers, Rm 231
REGULAR MEETING NO. 46 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, NOVEMBER 16, 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 C0017-2020 THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE RECEIVED THE FOLLOWING
COMMUNICATIONS AS OF WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2020:
Transfer Type: D5
To: Dive Bars of Ohio Corp
3024 Sullivant Ave
Columbus OH 43204
From: DRMC Enterprises Inc
1570 S High St 1st Fl Only
Columbus OH 43207
Permit# 2205965
TREX Type: D1 D2 D3
To: Crispy Coop LLC
1717 Northwest Blvd
Columbus OH 43212
From: Dolma Columbus LLC
2036 N High St 1st Fl
Columbus OH 43210
Permit# 1841775
Advertise Date: 11/21/20
Agenda Date: 11/16/20
Return Date: 11/27/20
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RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
FR FIRST READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION
PUBLIC SAFETY: M. BROWN, CHR. TYSON REMY HARDIN
FR-1 0171X-2020 To object to the renewal of liquor permit number 1392586 issued to
CHANNING INC., which is doing business as C-ONE MARKET, located
at 6044 Channingway Boulevard, Columbus, Ohio 43232.
FR-2 0173X-2020 To object to the renewal of liquor permit number 1776875 issued to
COURTRIGHT EXPRESS MART INC., which is doing business as
COURTRIGHT EXPRESS MART INC., located at 2213 Courtright Road,
Columbus Ohio 43232.
FR-3 0174X-2020 To object to the renewal of liquor permit number 24129960010 issued to
EASY STOP I INC., which is doing business as CONVENIENT PLUS
FOOD MART, located at 3351 East Main Street, Columbus Ohio 43213.
FR-4 0175X-2020 To object to the renewal of liquor permit number 41801750002 held by J
MAC INVESTMENTS LLC, doing business as MOMENTS GRILL AND
LOUNGE, located at 2545 Petzinger Road, Columbus, Ohio 43209.
FR-5 0176X-2020 To object to the renewal of liquor permit number 41798900020 held by J
& J PETROLEUM INC., doing business as SUNOCO, located at 1536
West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43222.
FR-6 0177X-2020 To object to the renewal of liquor permit number 6367760 issued to
NEDAA LLC, which is doing business as SUNOCO, located at 2281
Sullivant Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43223.
FR-7 0178X-2020 To object to the renewal of liquor permit number 5389275 issued to M &
M MARKET & CARRYOUT LLC, which is doing business as M & M
MARKET & CARRYOUT, located at 1596 Oakland Park Avenue,
Columbus Ohio 43224.
FR-8 0180X-2020 To object to the renewal of liquor permit number 0160914 issued to
AMAR MART LLC., which is doing business as BEER & TOBACCO
OUTLET (aka GULF STATION), located at 1432 Mt. Vernon Avenue,
Columbus, Ohio 43203.
FR-9 0181X-2020 To object to the renewal of liquor permit number 9115302 issued to 2728
CLEVELAND AVENUE INC., which is doing business as MOBIL MART,
located at 2727 Cleveland Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43224.
FR-10 0182X-2020 To object to the renewal of liquor permit number 95561790005 issued to
WHEATLAND FOODS INC., which is doing business as WHEATLAND
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FOODS, located at 1432 Mt. Vernon Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43203.
FR-11 0183X-2020 To object to the renewal of liquor permit number 46213250005 issued to
KHURRAM LLC, which is doing business as MOBILE MART, located at
830 Parsons Avenue, Columbus Ohio 43206.
FR-12 0184X-2020 To object to the renewal of liquor permit number 7640081 issued to S
EMAN INC, which is doing business as CONVENIENT PLUS FOOD
MART, located at 1541 Frebis Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43206.
FR-13 0185X-2020 To object to the renewal of liquor permit number 7736040 issued to
SAOOD INC., which is doing business as LIVINGSTON MARKET,
located at 1619 E. Livingston Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43205.
FR-14 0186X-2020 To object to the renewal of liquor permit number 4410458 issued to
JUMANAH LLC., which is doing business as MCGUFFEY MARKET,
located at 1066 East Hudson Street, Columbus, Ohio 43211.
FR-15 0187X-2020 To object to the renewal of liquor permit number 983225 issued to YMA
LLC., which is doing business as PAY LESS AUTO SERVICE (aka
MARATHON), located at 744 East Hudson Street, Columbus, Ohio
43211.
FR-16 0188X-2020 To object to the renewal of liquor permit number 2630352 issued to
FAKRA INC., which is doing business as PJ’S GRILL, located at 15 East
Frambes Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43201.
PUBLIC UTILITIES: DORANS, CHR. E. BROWN M. BROWN HARDIN
FR-17 2427-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a service
agreement in accordance with City Code relating to sole source
procurement with Arcadis U.S., Inc. for the Orion Project Management
Information System Support Services application for use by the
Departments of Public Utilities, Finance and Management, Development,
Public Service, and Recreation and Parks, and to authorize the
expenditure of $13,410.32 from the Recreation and Parks Operating
Fund, $62,827.10 from the Public Service Department Operating Fund,
$20,000.00 from the Finance and Management Department's General
Operating Fund, $3,437.94 from the Electricity Operating Fund,
$53,797.10 from the Water Operating Fund, $112,229.11 from the
Sewerage System Operating Fund, and $9,298.43 from the Stormwater
Operating Fund. ($275,000.00)
FR-18 2472-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to pay the annual Discharge
Fees for Fiscal Year 2020 to the Treasurer of State of Ohio, Ohio
Environmental Protection Agency for the Division of Sewerage and
Drainage; and to authorize the expenditure of $82,800.00 from the Sewer
Operating Sanitary Fund and $10,000.00 from the Storm Sewer
Operating Fund. ($92,800.00)
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FR-19 2475-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction
contract with York Electric, Inc. for the Fairwood Facility Methane Detector
Replacement Project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $789,486.50
from the Sanitary General Obligation Bond Fund; to authorize an
expenditure up to $2,000.00 for prevailing wage services to the
Department of Public Services from the Sanitary General Obligation
Bonds Fund; and to amend the 2019 Capital Improvement Budget.
($791,486.50)
FR-20 2476-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction
contract with Complete General Construction Co. for the Lockbourne
Road PRV Structural Repairs Project; to authorize a transfer and
expenditure up to $136,179.13 within the Water General Obligation Voted
Bonds Fund; to provide for payment of prevailing wage services to the
Department of Public Service; for the Division of Water; and to authorize
an amendment to the 2019 Capital Improvements Budget. ($136,179.13)
FR-21 2499-2020 To authorize the City Attorney, on behalf of the Department of Utilities,
Division of Power to enter into a contract renewal with McNees Wallace &
Nurick LLC for Energy Consultant Legal Services related to the City’s
purchase of electric power and advisory services; and to authorize the
expenditure of $100,000.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund.
($100,000.00)
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: REMY, CHR. FAVOR DORANS HARDIN
FR-22 2511-2020 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into
an Enterprise Zone Agreement with Marble Cliff Canyon, LLC for a tax
abatement of seventy-five percent (75%) for a period of ten (10)
consecutive years in consideration of a proposed capital investment of
approximately $9,200,000.00 in real property improvements and the
creation of 5 net new full-time permanent positions with an estimated
annual payroll of approximately $175,000.00.
FR-23 2530-2020 To accept the application (AN20-008) of LJKJ Rome Hilliard LLC, et al.
for the annexation of certain territory containing 17.3± acres in Prairie
Township.
FR-24 2531-2020 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into
an Enterprise Zone Agreement with BND Properties IV, LLC and BND
Rentals, Inc. dba Vandalia Rental for a tax abatement of seventy-five
percent (75%) for a period of ten (10) consecutive years in consideration
of a proposed capital investment of approximately $3,000,000.00 in real
property improvements and the creation of 10 net new full-time permanent
positions with an estimated annual payroll of approximately $680,000.00.
FR-25 2535-2020 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into
a Big Darby Agreement with Metro Development, LLC (the “Developer”)
to outline the plans and commitments of the City and the Developer for
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parcels, 570-184818 and 570-301099, located at 5960 West Broad
Street subject to the Big Darby Revenue Program requirements in the Big
Darby Accord Watershed Master Plan and the rezoning ordinance for the
Developer’s rezoning application (#Z19-030).
FR-26 2545-2020 To amend Ordinance 1648-2016, as previously amended by Ordinance
3170-2019, to remove parcels from the existing Jaeger TIF area; to
create the Stadium 41 TIF area pursuant to O.R.C. 5709.41; to declare
improvements to the Stadium 41 TIF parcels to be a public purpose and
exempt from real property taxation; to require the owners of the Stadium
41 TIF parcels to make service payments in lieu of taxes; to require the
distribution of the applicable portion of those service payments to the
Columbus City School District; and to establish an urban redevelopment
tax increment equivalent fund for the deposit of the remainder of those
service payments.
FR-27 2563-2020 To amend Ordinance No. 1447-2020 establishing the Rickenbacker-317
TIF to add additional parcels of real property to expand the
Rickenbacker-317 TIF; to declare nonresidential improvements to those
new TIF parcels to be a public purpose and exempt from real property
taxation; to require the owners of those parcels to make service payments
in lieu of taxes; to require the distribution of the applicable portion of those
service payments to the Eastland-Fairfield Career and Technical Schools,
Columbus City School District and Hamilton Local School District; and to
deposit the remainder of those service payments in the
Rickenbacker-317 TIF Fund; to amend Ordinance No. 1447-2020 to
explicitly add the Eastland-Fairfield Career and Technical Schools as one
of the “School Districts” to receive compensation from the
Rickenbacker-317 TIF in an amount equal to the real property taxes that it
would have been paid if the nonresidential improvement to each parcel
within the Rickenbacker-317 TIF had not been exempt from taxation.
FR-28 2571-2020 To appropriate and authorize the expenditures of TIF revenues to be
deposited in the Stadium 41 TIF urban redevelopment tax increment
equivalent fund; to authorize the Director of the Department of
Development to enter into a TIF & Cooperative Agreement with
Confluence Community Authority (the “Authority”), and if applicable,
Confluence Development, LLC (the “Developer”), an affiliate of Crew SC
Stadium Company, LLC to provide TIF service payments as security for
either development bonds issued by the Authority and/or other financing
needed by the Authority for the eligible costs of the Stadium and
Mixed-Use Development (the “Project”) pursuant to the TIF & Cooperative
Agreement.
FR-29 2600-2020 To amend Ordinance No. 3106-96 to extend the exemption from taxation
of improvements provided for by Ohio Revised Code 5709.40 for certain
parcels comprising the Polaris development in the City pursuant to Ohio
Revised Code Section 5709.51.
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FR-30 2601-2020 To amend Ordinance No. 1704-96 to extend the exemption from taxation
of improvements provided for by Ohio Revised Code 5709.40 for certain
parcels comprising the Easton development in the City pursuant to Ohio
Revised Code Section 5709.51.
FR-31 2619-2020 To amend Ordinance 0973-2008 as previously amended by Ordinance
1189-2009, Ordinance 0923-2012, and Ordinance 3169-2019 (the
“Downtown TIF Ordinance”) to remove certain parcels from the existing
Downtown TIF area; to create the PNC-Gilbert TIF area; to declare
improvements to the parcels in the PNC-Gilbert TIF area to be a public
purpose and exempt from real property taxation; to require the owners of
the PNC-Gilbert TIF parcels to make service payments in lieu of taxes; to
require the distribution of the applicable portion of those service
payments to the Columbus City School District; and to establish a
municipal public improvement tax increment equivalent fund for the
deposit of the remainder of those service payments.
FR-32 2620-2020 To amend Ordinance 0973-2008 as previously amended by Ordinance
1189-2009, Ordinance 0923-2012, and Ordinance 3169-2019 (the
“Downtown TIF Ordinance”) to remove certain parcels from the existing
Downtown TIF area; to create the Madison-High Street TIF area; to
declare improvements to the parcels in the Madison-High Street TIF area
to be a public purpose and exempt from real property taxation; to require
the owners of the Madison-High Street TIF parcels to make service
payments in lieu of taxes; to require the distribution of the applicable
portion of those service payments to the Columbus City School District; to
establish a municipal public improvement tax increment equivalent fund
for the deposit of the remainder of those service payments.
FR-33 2621-2020 To authorize the Director of Development to amend and execute the
original Reimbursement Agreement between the City and MORSO
Holding Co. dated August 4, 2008 as amended by a First Amendment to
Reimbursement Agreement on November 14, 2012; a Second
Amendment to Reimbursement Agreement on November 11, 2014; a
Third Amendment To Reimbursement Agreement on December 11, 2017
(all four collectively, “the Reimbursement Agreement”), to add The
Georgetown Company as a party, to provide for goals for disadvantaged
business inclusion, to provide for use of TIF revenue for projects
determined by the City, to provide for affordable and workforce housing
commitments, to provide for cash payments to the City for community
development purposes, to govern the uses of TIF revenue generated by
the TIF extension, and to make certain other technical modifications.
FR-34 2622-2020 To authorize the Director of Development to amend and execute the
Amended and Restated Tax Increment Financing Agreement dated as of
December 28, 2016 (the “Original Agreement”) as amended by the First
Amendment to the Original Agreement, dated as of December 11, 2019
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(the “First Amendment”), and this Ordinance hereby authorizing the
“Second Amendment” to the Original Agreement (collectively, the
“Agreement”) to provide funding for public infrastructure improvements
necessary for the continued development of Polaris and the surrounding
area from the Polaris TIF, to provide for goals for disadvantaged business
inclusion, to provide for use of TIF revenue for projects determined by the
City, to provide for affordable and workforce housing commitments, to
govern the uses of TIF revenue generated by the TIF extension, and to
make certain other technical modifications.
ZONING: TYSON, CHR. E. BROWN M. BROWN DORANS FAVOR REMY TYSON
HARDIN
FR-35 2441-2020 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.039, R-4,
residential district; and 3312.09, Aisle, of the Columbus City codes; for
the property located at 851 N. 4TH ST. (43215), to permit a 300 square
foot accessory dining patio and reduced aisle width in the R-4,
Residential District (Council Variance #CV20-083).
FR-36 2542-2020 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.38(H), Private
garage; and 3332.38(G), Private garage, of the Columbus City Codes; for
the property located at 183 ALEXANDER ALLEY (43206), to permit
habitable space above a detached garage with reduced development
standards in the R-2F, Residential District (Council Variance
#CV20-077).
FR-37 2558-2020 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.037, R-2F
residential district; 3312.21 (D)(1), Landscaping and screening; 3312.49,
Minimum numbers of parking spaces required; 3321.05(B)(2), Vision
clearance; 3332.26, Minimum side yard permitted; 3372.604(B), Setback
requirements; and 3372.605(B)(D), Building design standards, of the
Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1223 E. LONG ST.
(43203), to permit an eating and drinking establishment with reduced
development standards in the R-2F, Residential District, and to repeal
Ordinance #763-92, passed April 27, 1992 (Council Variance
#CV20-004).
FR-38 2564-2020 To rezone 27 W. JENKINS AVE. (43207), being 2.53± acres located at
the southwest corner of West Jenkins Avenue and South Wall Street;
170± feet west of South High Street, From: M, Manufacturing District, To:
AR-1, Apartment Residential District. (Rezoning #Z20-040).
FR-39 2565-2020 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3309.14(A), Height
districts; 3312.21(D)(1), Landscaping and screening; and 3312.49(C),
Minimum numbers of parking spaces required, of the Columbus City
Codes; for the property located at 27 W. JENKINS AVE. (43207), to
permit reduced development standards for an apartment building in the
AR-1, Apartment Residential District, (Council Variance #CV20-046).
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FR-40 2566-2020 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.039, R-4,
residential district; 3312.49, Minimum numbers of parking spaces
required; 3325.805, Maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR); 3332.05, Area
district lot width requirements; 3332.15, R-4 area district requirements;
3332.19, Fronting; 3332.25, Maximum side yards required; 3332.26,
Minimum side yard permitted; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus
City Codes; for the property located at 1480 N 6TH ST. (43201), to permit
two single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards
in the R-4, Residential District (Council Variance #CV20-078).
FR-41 2567-2020 To rezone 1448-1450 E. MAIN ST. (43205), being 0.3± acres located at
the northeast corner of East Main Street and Miller Avenue, From: R-3,
Residential District, To: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District
(Rezoning #Z20-056).
CA CONSENT ACTIONS
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION:
TYSON
CA-1 0167X-2020 To celebrate the life, legacy and service of David Eugene Francis and
extend our deepest condolences to his family on his passing;
Wednesday, October 28th 2020.
Sponsors: Priscilla Tyson, Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel V. Remy and Shannon G.
Hardin
HARDIN
CA-2 0168X-2020 To recognize and celebrate The Festival Diwali, the “Festival of Lights”
Sponsors: Shannon G. Hardin, Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel V. Remy and Priscilla
Tyson
FINANCE: E. BROWN, CHR. TYSON M. BROWN HARDIN
CA-3 2453-2020 To amend the 2019 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize and direct
the City Auditor to appropriate and transfer $345,000.00 from the Special
Income Tax Fund to the Construction Management Capital Improvement
Fund; to authorize the Finance and Management Director to expend
$345,000.00 from the Construction Management Capital Improvement
Fund for the purpose of reimbursing the General Fund for personnel costs
attributable to capital projects; and to declare an emergency.
($345,000.00)
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RECREATION & PARKS: E. BROWN, CHR. DORANS M. BROWN HARDIN
CA-4 2337-2020 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract
with Playworld Midstates for the Milo Grogan Community Recreation
Shelter Project; to authorize the expenditure of $118,982.00 from the
Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund. ($118,982.00)
CA-5 2491-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a
Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Landscape Structures
Playground Equipment and Parts with Penchura, LLC, in accordance with
the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Code; to authorize the
expenditure of $1.00 from General Budget Reservation BRPO001343;
and to declare an emergency. ($1.00).
CA-6 2519-2020 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into an
agreement with the Franklin County Historical Society (dba COSI) for the
purpose of providing a subsidy payment to COSI; to authorize the
expenditure of $300,000.00 from within the Recreation and Parks
Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($300,000.00).
EDUCATION: E. BROWN, CHR. M. BROWN FAVOR HARDIN
CA-7 2552-2020 To authorize Columbus City Council to enter into a grant agreement with
Columbus Early Learning Centers to provide assistance to the
organization in response to the financial hardship experienced during the
COVID-19 pandemic; to authorize a transfer of appropriation and an
expenditure within the CARES Act fund; and to declare an emergency.
($112,000.00)
Sponsors: Shayla Favor and Priscilla Tyson
PUBLIC UTILITIES: DORANS, CHR. E. BROWN M. BROWN HARDIN
CA-8 2366-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a professional
engineering services agreement with Dynotec, Inc., for the 2020 Division
of Power Streetlight Design Project; to amend the 2019 Capital
Improvement Budget; and to authorize a transfer within and expenditure
up to $376,158.84 from the Electricity GO (General Obligation) Bonds
Fund 6303. ($376,158.84)
CA-9 2375-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to associate all
General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the
appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreements for the
purchase of Hydrant Parts and Mainline Service Parts for the Division of
Water, Distribution Maintenance Section; and to authorize the expenditure
of $350,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund. ($350,000.00)
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CA-10 2379-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify the construction
contract with Decker Construction Company for Utility Cut and
Restoration Services for the Department of Public Utilities; and to
authorize the expenditure of $500,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund.
($500,000.00)
CA-11 2428-2020 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 Wesco
Distribution Inc. for the purchase of Distribution Transformers for the
Department of Public Utilities, Division of Power; and to authorize the
expenditure of $700,000.00 from the Power Operating Fund.
($700,000.00).
CA-12 2490-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a new sewer
service agreement with the Village of Brice for wastewater treatment
services; and to declare an emergency.
TECHNOLOGY: DORANS, CHR. M. BROWN FAVOR HARDIN
CA-13 2401-2020 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to renew a
contract with Brown Enterprise Solutions, LLC for Veritas Netback and
Perpetual NetBackup Platform Base software licensing maintenance and
support; to authorize the expenditure of $572,365.95 from the Department
of Technology, Information Services Division, Information Services
Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($572,365.95)
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: FAVOR, CHR. M. BROWN E. BROWN
HARDIN
CA-14 2414-2020 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute
those documents necessary for the City grant a right-of-way
encroachment to 366 East Broad LLC for their project at 366 East Broad
Street. ($0.00)
HOUSING: FAVOR, CHR. REMY DORANS HARDIN
CA-15 2507-2020 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 (611 Larcomb Ave.) held in the Land Bank
pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program and to declare an emergency.
CA-16 2508-2020 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 (2942-2944 7th Ave.) held in the Land Bank
pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program and to declare an emergency.
CA-17 2509-2020 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute
any and all necessary agreements and deeds for conveyance of title of
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one parcels of real property (82-84 N Yale Ave., 92 N Yale Ave. and
94-98 N Yale Ave.) held in the Land Bank pursuant to the Land
Reutilization Program and to declare an emergency.
ENVIRONMENT: REMY, CHR. DORANS E. BROWN HARDIN
CA-18 2458-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Service to renew and modify a contract
with Routeware for the Street Equipment-Refuse Data Collection System
project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $160,000.00 from the
Division of Refuse Collection General Fund to pay for this renewal; and to
declare an emergency. ($160,000.00)
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES: TYSON, CHR. REMY E. BROWN HARDIN
CA-19 1889-2020 To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept a grant from the
Ohio Department of Health to fund the Enhanced Gonococcal Isolate
Surveillance Project (eGISP) Grant Program; to authorize the
appropriation of $45,559.98 from the unappropriated balance of the
Health Department Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency.
($45,559.98)
CA-20 2438-2020 To authorize the Board of Health to modify and increase an existing
contract for telephone interpretation services with Vocalink Inc.; to
authorize the expenditure of $110,000.00 from the CARES ACT Treasury
Fund for said contract; and to declare an emergency. ($110,000.00)
CA-21 2500-2020 To authorize the Board of Health to modify and increase an existing
contract for space rental services with Ohio Expositions Commission; to
authorize the expenditure of $67,500.00 from the CARES ACT Fund for
said contract; and to declare an emergency. ($67,500.00)
APPOINTMENTS
CA-22 A0106-2020 Appointment of Brian Largan-Lyman, 6100 Federalist Drive, Galloway,
Ohio 43119 to serve on the Westland Area Commission with a new term
expiration date of December 31, 2023 (resume attached).
CA-23 A0107-2020 Appointment of Cathy Cowan Becker, 4275 White Spruce Lane, Grove
City, Ohio 43123 to serve on the Westland Area Commission replacing
with a new term expiration date of December 31, 2023 (resume
attached).
CA-24 A0108-2020 Appointment of Janet Cahill, 361 Cloverhill Drive, Galloway, Ohio 43119
to serve on the Westland Area Commission with a new term expiration
date of December 31, 2023 (resume attached).
CA-25 A0109-2020 Re-Appointment of Jeffery Tanner, 1409 Beetree Street, Galloway, Ohio
43119 to serve on the Westland Area Commission with a new term
expiration date of December 31, 2023 (resume attached).
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CA-26 A0110-2020 Re-Appointment of Scott Taylor, 581 Simbury Street, Columbus, Ohio
43228 to serve on the Westland Area Commission with a new term
expiration date of December 31, 2023 (resume attached).
SR EMERGENCY, TABLED AND 2ND READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION
FINANCE: E. BROWN, CHR. TYSON M. BROWN HARDIN
SR-1 0162X-2020 To accept the "Capital Improvements Program, 2020-2025," as
described herein, as the primary guide for future Capital Improvements
Budget ordinances; and to declare an emergency.
(TABLED 11/9/20)
SR-2 2521-2020 To adopt a Capital Improvements Budget for the twelve months ending
December 31, 2020 or until such a time as a new Capital Improvements
Budget is adopted, establishing a project budget for capital
improvements requiring legislative authorization in 2020; and to repeal
Ordinance No. 1326-2019, as amended; and to declare an emergency.
(TABLED 11/9/20)
SR-3 2469-2020 To authorize and direct the Director of Finance and Management to
accept grant funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development in the amount of $7,000,000.00 for the Community
Development Block Grant program; to authorize the appropriation of
$3,783,500.00 from the unappropriated balance of the CDBG fund; and
to declare an emergency. ($7,000,000.00)
SR-4 2502-2020 To make appropriations for the 12 months ending December 31, 2021,
for each of the several Object Classes for which the City of Columbus has
to provide from the monies known to be in the treasury of said City of
Columbus, in the fund known as the General Fund, during the said 12
months from the collection of all taxes and from other sources of revenue,
the amount of $964,000,000.00; and to declare an emergency
($964,000,000.00)
(REQUEST TO TABLE INDEFINITELY PENDING PUBLIC HEARINGS)
SR-5 2503-2020 To make appropriations and transfers for the 12 months ending
December 31, 2021 for other funds for various divisions; to authorize the
City Auditor to make transfers as may be necessary; and to declare an
emergency.
(REQUEST TO TABLE INDEFINITELY PENDING PUBLIC HEARINGS)
SR-6 2504-2020 To make appropriations for the 12 months ending December 31, 2021,
for selected other funds for various divisions; to authorize the City Auditor
to make transfers as may be necessary; and to declare an emergency.
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EDUCATION: E. BROWN, CHR. M. BROWN FAVOR HARDIN
SR-7 2639-2020 To authorize Columbus City Council to enter into a grant agreement with
Columbus City Schools to support their operations in providing additional
services during the COVID-19 pandemic; to authorize a transfer of
appropriations and an expenditure within the CARES Act fund; and to
declare an emergency. ($200,000.00)
Sponsors: Emmanuel V. Remy and Elizabeth Brown
PUBLIC UTILITIES: DORANS, CHR. E. BROWN M. BROWN HARDIN
SR-8 2380-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement with
Hill International, Inc. for professional services for the Professional
Construction Management 2020 Project; for the Division of Water; to
authorize a transfer and expenditure up to $2,442,500.00 within the Water
General Obligations Bond Fund; to authorize a modification to the
Professional Construction Management 2018 Project with Hill
International, Inc.; and to amend the 2019 Capital Improvements Budget.
($2,442,500.00)
SR-9 2405-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a planned
modification to the 2020 - 2022 Construction Administration/Construction
Inspection Services Agreement with EMH&T, Inc., for four Division of
Water projects, to authorize a transfer and expenditure of up to
$1,220,302.59 from the Water General Obligation Bond Fund; and to
authorize an amendment the 2019 Capital Improvements Budget.
($1,220,302.59)
SR-10 2506-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to associate all
General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the
appropriate current and pending Universal Term Contract Purchase
Agreements for the purchase of water treatment chemicals for the
Division of Water; to authorize the expenditure of $2,480,000.00 from the
Water Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($2,480,000.00)
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: FAVOR, CHR. M. BROWN E. BROWN
HARDIN
SR-11 2554-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Service to execute a contribution
agreement with the Greater Columbus Arts Council in support of Deliver
Black Dreams; to authorize the expenditure of up to $15,000.00 within the
Street Construction, Maintenance, and Repair Fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($15,000.00)
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE & JUDICIARY: FAVOR, CHR. TYSON DORANS HARDIN
SR-12 2560-2020 To authorize and direct the City Attorney to settle a damages claim
submitted by Village of Wagoner Park; to authorize the expenditure of
$31,852.36 for settlement payment; and to declare an emergency.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: REMY, CHR. FAVOR DORANS HARDIN
SR-13 1557-2020 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into
an agreement with Harmony Development Group, LLC and Pulte Homes
of Ohio, LLC for fulfillment of the Big Darby Revenue Program
requirements for property located at 1980 Alton Darby Creek Road and
subject to rezoning application #Z018-058; and to declare an emergency.
SR-14 2038-2020 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into
an Enterprise Zone Agreement with Agler Joint Venture, 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 $13,500,000.00 in real property improvements, and the
creation of 15 new full-time permanent positions.
SR-15 2510-2020 To remove Special Assessments previously levied for certain public
improvements in the City of Columbus, Ohio in cooperation with the
Columbus Regional Energy Special Improvement District (3255 McKinley
Avenue Project); and declare an emergency.
SR-16 2537-2020 To authorize the Director of Development to execute a grant agreement
with Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority in an amount up to
$500,000.00 for the purpose of providing funding for PPEs, training,
barriers, crowd control devices, and upgrades to public seating areas at
the Greater Columbus Convention Center; to authorize an expenditure up
to $500,000.00 from the CARES Act Fund; to authorize the payment of
expenses starting March 1, 2020; and to declare an emergency.
($500,000.00)
SR-17 2538-2020 To authorize the Director of Development to execute a grant agreement
with the North Market Development Authority for the purpose of providing
support to the organization in its efforts to assist small business
merchants in the North Market who have been negatively impacted by
COVID-19; to authorize an expenditure up to $500,000.00 from the
CARES Act Fund; to authorize the payment of expenses starting March 1,
2020; and to declare an emergency. ($500,000.00)
SR-18 2597-2020 To authorize the Director of Development to modify a grant agreement
with the Franklin County Historical Society dba COSI in an amount up to
$300,000.00 and to modify the scope of services; to authorize an
expenditure up to $300,000.00 from the CARES Act Fund; and to declare
an emergency. ($300,000.00)
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SR-19 2598-2020 To authorize the Director of Development to execute a grant agreement
with Columbus Association of the Performing Arts in an amount up to
$300,000.00 for the purpose of providing funding for health and safety
equipment and operating support to maintain essential staff; to authorize
an expenditure up to $300,000.00 from the CARES Act Fund; to authorize
the payment of expenses starting March 1, 2020; and to declare an
emergency. ($300,000.00)
SR-20 2624-2020 To authorize the Director of Development to modify a grant agreement
with the Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in an amount
up to $300,000.00 and to modify the scope of services as necessary; to
authorize an expenditure up to $300,000.00 from the CARES Act Fund;
and to declare an emergency. ($300,000.00)
SR-21 2634-2020 To authorize the Director of Development to execute a grant agreement
with the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in an amount up to $125,000.00 for
the purpose of providing funding for health and safety equipment and
operating support for educational programming; to authorize an
expenditure up to $125,000.00 from the CARES Act Fund; to authorize
the payment of expenses starting March 1, 2020; and to declare an
emergency. ($125,000.00)
ENVIRONMENT: REMY, CHR. DORANS E. BROWN HARDIN
SR-22 2391-2020 To authorize the City Auditor to transfer $17,944.41 within the General
Fund; to appropriate $30,055.59 in the Cap South Debt Service Fund; to
authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew and extend a
professional service agreement with Arup USA, Inc. for development of
the Sustainable Columbus Climate Action Plan; and to authorize the
expenditure of $30,055.59 from the Cap South Debt Service Fund and
$17,944.41 from the General Fund. ($48,000.00)
SR-23 2435-2020 To waive competitive bidding requirements of City Code Chapter 329; to
authorize the Director of Public Service to modify and increase an
existing contract with ReCollect Systems, to authorize the expenditure of
up to $29,820.00 from the Street Construction Maintenance and Repair
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($29,820.00)
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: TYSON, CHR. DORANS E. BROWN HARDIN
SR-24 2534-2020 To authorize the Director of Development to execute a grant agreement
with Workforce Development Board of Central Ohio (WDBCO) in an
amount up to $1,000,000.00 for the purpose of supporting the Employer
Workforce Training Investment Program; to authorize an expenditure up to
$1,000,000.00 from the CARES Act Fund; to authorize the payment of
expenses starting March 1, 2020; and to declare an emergency.
($1,000,000.00)
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RULES & REFERENCE: HARDIN, CHR. E. BROWN FAVOR DORANS
DORANS
SR-25 2418-2020 To amend various sections of Chapter 1105 of the Columbus City Codes,
and to enact new water rates for the year beginning January 1, 2021, and
to repeal the existing sections being amended.
SR-26 2419-2020 To amend Section 1147.11 of the Columbus City Codes to enact new
sanitary sewer service rates for the year beginning January 1, 2021; and
to repeal the existing section being amended.
SR-27 2420-2020 To amend Section 1149.08 of the Columbus City Codes, to enact new
Stormwater fees for the year beginning January 1, 2021, and to repeal the
existing Section being amended.
ADJOURNMENT
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