Columbus City Council
Regular MeetingColumbus, OH · March 29, 2021
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Columbus OH
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Columbus City Council
Monday, March 29, 2021 5:00 PM City Council Chambers, Rm 231
REGULAR MEETING NO. 13 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, MARCH 29, 2021
at 5:00 P.M. (via WebEx/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 C0004-2021 THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE RECEIVED THE FOLLOWING
COMMUNICATIONS AS OF WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24, 2021:
New Type: C2 D3
To: McCormack & Taylor LLC
DBA Green Olive Co
1409 Grandview Ave
Columbus OH 43212
Permit# 57132040005
Transfer Type: D1 D2 D3
To: Hudson Hideout LLC
DBA Lovebirds
367-71 E Hudson St
Columbus OH 43202
From: Chia Le Nail Corp
DBA Lovely Nail Spa
1746 Hilliard Rome Rd
Columbus OH 43026
Permit# 40424450005
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New Type: D1
To: John Gallick
2930 S High St
Columbus OH 43207
Permit# 3052842
Advertise Date: 4/3/21
Agenda Date: 3/29/21
Return Date: 4/8/21
Read and Filed
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION
FAVOR
2 0049X-2021 To recognize March 24th 2021 as Equal Pay Day in Columbus and
commend Women for Economic and Leadership Development for their
effort to raise awareness on the gender pay gap.
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
REMY
3 0051X-2021 To recognize and celebrate National Mom and Pop Business Owners
Day 2021 in Columbus, Ohio.
Sponsors: Emmanuel V. Remy, Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans,
Shayla Favor, Priscilla Tyson and Shannon G. Hardin
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Shayla Favor, that
this Ceremonial Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
TYSON
4 0050X-2021 To recognize Minority Health Month in the City of Columbus and to
encourage a year round commitment to reducing health care inequities
while promoting systematic efforts that work to improve the Social
Determinates of Health for us all.
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Sponsors: Priscilla Tyson, Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla
Favor, Emmanuel V. Remy and Shannon G. Hardin
A motion was made by Priscilla Tyson, 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
HARDIN
5 0048X-2021 To Express Support for the Expansion of Passenger Rail Services in
Ohio and Extension of New Passenger Rail Services via Columbus and
to Encourage Congressional Action to Authorize and Appropriate Funds
for the Expansion
Sponsors: Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor,
Emmanuel V. Remy, Priscilla Tyson and Shannon G. Hardin
A motion was made by Shannon G. Hardin, 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 FAVOR, SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER M. 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 0672-2021 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management
to enter into contract with Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc. to provide
for cost of service studies, review and develop direct/indirect cost
allocation formulas, and internal fee analyses; to authorize the
expenditure of $76,960.00 from the Fleet Management Fund
($76,960.00).
Read for the First Time
PUBLIC SAFETY: M. BROWN, CHR. TYSON REMY HARDIN
FR-2 0700-2021 To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to sell to
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Officer Tim Shepard, for the sum of $1.00, a police canine with the
registered name of “Lucky” which has no further value to the Division of
Police; and to waive the provisions of City Code-Sale of City-owned
personal property. ($1.00)
Read for the First Time
PUBLIC UTILITIES: DORANS, CHR. E. BROWN M. BROWN HARDIN
FR-3 0292-2021 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 Lawn
Mowing Services and Weed and Vegetation Management for the
Division of Water; and to authorize the expenditure of $80,000.00 from
the Water Operating Fund. ($80,000.00)
Read for the First Time
FR-4 0294-2021 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 Lawn
Mowing Services and Weed and Vegetation Management for the
Division of Water; and to authorize the expenditure of $60,000.00 from
the Water Operating Fund. ($60,000.00)
Read for the First Time
FR-5 0363-2021 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 Agreements for the
purchase of Bill Presentment Services with Level One, LLC. for the
Division of Power, the Division of Water and the Division of Sewerage
and Drainage; and to authorize the expenditure of $79,300.00 from the
Power Operating Fund, and $504,400.00 from the Water Operating
Fund, and $565,500.00 from the Sewer Operating Fund and
$150,800.00 from the Stormwater Operating Fund. ($1,300,000.00)
Read for the First Time
FR-6 0425-2021 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew 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 $1,500,000.00 from the Electricity Operating
Fund. ($1,500,000.00)
Read for the First Time
FR-7 0673-2021 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction
contract with Complete General Construction Company for the East Fifth
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Avenue Street Lighting Improvements project in the amount up to
$296,726.45; to authorize an expenditure of up to $2,000.00 from the
Electricity G.O. (General Obligation) Bonds Fund 6303 for prevailing
wage services to the Department of Public Service, and to authorize the
expenditure of up to $296,726.45 from the 2020 Electricity G.O. (General
Obligation) Bonds Fund; and to amend the 2020 Capital Improvements
Budget. ($298,726.45)
Read for the First Time
FR-8 0678-2021 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew its contract with AEP
T&D Services, LLC for the purpose of providing training services related
to a journeyman electrical apprenticeship program; and to extend the
contract to a new expiration date of April 6, 2022. ($0.00)
Read for the First Time
FR-9 0707-2021 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to establish a purchase order
to make payments to Delaware County for sewer services provided for
Fiscal Year 2021, and to authorize the expenditure of $2,200,000.00
from the Sewer Operating Sanitary Fund. ($2,200,000.00)
Read for the First Time
TECHNOLOGY: DORANS, CHR. M. BROWN FAVOR HARDIN
FR-10 0668-2021 To authorize the Directors of the Department of Technology and the
Department of Public Utilities to modify a contract for professional
services with Hansen Banner, LLC., in accordance with the sole source
provisions of the Columbus City Code; and to authorize the expenditure
of $600,000.00 (which includes contingency funds in the amount of
$50,000.00) from the Department of Technology, Information Services
Operating Fund. ($600,000.00)
Read for the First Time
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: FAVOR, CHR. M. BROWN E.
BROWN HARDIN
FR-11 0718-2021 To accept various deeds 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)
Read for the First Time
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: REMY, CHR. FAVOR DORANS HARDIN
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FR-12 0711-2021 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into
a dual-rate Jobs Growth Incentive Agreement with International Technical
Coatings for a term of up to five (5) consecutive years in consideration of
the company’s proposed capital investment of $14,200,000.00 and
creation of 67 net new full-time permanent positions with an estimated
annual payroll of approximately $3,151,830.00.
Read for the First Time
FR-13 0750-2021 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into
a dual-rate Jobs Growth Incentive Agreement with Goosehead Insurance
Agency, LLC for a term of up to six (6) consecutive years in
consideration of the company’s proposed capital investment of
$1,335,000.00 and creation of 60 net new full-time permanent positions
with an estimated annual payroll of approximately $4,600,000.00.
Read for the First Time
SMALL & MINORITY BUSINESS: HARDIN, CHR. FAVOR REMY TYSON
FR-14 0046X-2021 To approve the plan for improvements and services to be provided by the
Short North Special Improvement District, Inc.; and to approve the
properties of the municipal corporation in said plan for improvements
and services.
Read for the First Time
ZONING: TYSON, CHR. E. BROWN M. BROWN DORANS FAVOR REMY
TYSON HARDIN
FR-15 0740-2021 To rezone 88 E. 9TH AVE. (43201), being 1.20± acres located at the
northwest corner of East Ninth Avenue and Section Alley, From: R-4,
Residential District and CPD, Commercial Planned Development
District, To: AR-3, Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z20-086).
Read for the First Time
FR-16 0741-2021 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3321.07(B),
Landscaping; 3325.901(A), Density; 3325.903(A)(B), Landscaped Area
and Treatment; 3325.905(A), Maximum Lot Coverage; 3325.907,
Parking; 3325.909(A)(B), Building Lines; 3325.911(C), Building
Separation and Size; 3325.913(1)(B), Maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR);
and 3325.915(A)(B), Height, of the Columbus City Codes; for the
property located at 88 E. 9TH AVE. (43201), to permit reduced
development standards for an apartment building in the AR-3, Apartment
Residential District (Council Variance #CV20-101).
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FR-17 0744-2021 To rezone 2600 STELZER RD. (43219), being 26.88± acres located at
the northeast corner of Stelzer Road and Codet Road, From: R, Rural
District, To: L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District (Rezoning
#Z20-111).
Read for the First Time
FR-18 0745-2021 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3312.27(2), Parking
setback line; and 3333.18, Building lines, of the Columbus City Codes;
for the property located at 2600 STELZER RD. (43219), to permit
reduced parking and building setbacks for a multi-unit residential
development in the L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District
(Council Variance #CV20-126).
Read for the First Time
FR-19 0754-2021 To rezone 1835 STELZER RD. (43219), being 3.97± acres located on
the west side of Stelzer Road, 532± feet north of Interstate 670, From: R,
Rural District, To: L-M, Limited Manufacturing District (Rezoning
#Z20-096).
Read for the First Time
CA CONSENT ACTIONS
FINANCE: E. BROWN, CHR. TYSON M. BROWN HARDIN
CA-1 0624-2021 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into two (2)
contracts for the option to purchase General Contracting for
Maintenance, Service, Repairs and Renovations of the interiors and
exteriors services of various City of Columbus buildings with Elford Inc.
and 2K General Co.; to authorize the expenditure of $2.00 to establish
the contracts from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency.
($2.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-2 0710-2021 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a
contract for the option to purchase Pool Chemicals with Bonded
Chemicals, Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00 from General
Budget Reservation BRPO001670; and to declare an emergency.
($1.00).
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
RECREATION & PARKS: E. BROWN, CHR. DORANS M. BROWN HARDIN
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CA-3 0595-2021 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract
with Tyevco, Inc. for the Westgate Park Open Shelter Improvements
Project; to authorize the transfer of $32,600.00 within the Recreation and
Parks Voted Bond Fund, to authorize the amendment of the 2020 Capital
Improvements Budget; and to authorize the expenditure of $32,600.00
from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($32,600.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-4 0616-2021 To authorize and direct the City Auditor to establish an auditor’s
certificate in the amount of $250,000.00 for various expenditures for
labor, materials, and equipment in conjunction with park improvements
within the Recreation and Parks Department; and to authorize the
expenditure of $250,000.00 from the Voted Recreation and Parks Bond
Fund. ($250,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-5 0636-2021 To authorize and direct the City Auditor to establish an auditor’s
certificate in the amount of $250,000.00 for various expenditures for
labor, materials, and equipment in conjunction with facility improvements
within the Recreation and Parks Department; and to authorize the
expenditure of $250,000.00 from the Voted Recreation and Parks Bond
Fund. ($250,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-6 0637-2021 To authorize and direct the City Auditor to establish an auditor’s
certificate in the amount of $70,000.00 for various expenditures related
to property acquisitions and asset management services within the
Recreation and Parks Department; and to authorize the expenditure of
$70,000.00 from the Voted Recreation and Parks Bond Fund.
($70,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
PUBLIC SAFETY: M. BROWN, CHR. TYSON REMY HARDIN
CA-7 0709-2021 To authorize an appropriation in the State Law Enforcement Contraband
Seizure Fund; to authorize the transfer of funds from the State Law
Enforcement Contraband Seizure Fund to the General Fund; and to
declare an emergency. ($46,725.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
PUBLIC UTILITIES: DORANS, CHR. E. BROWN M. BROWN HARDIN
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CA-8 0466-2021 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction
contract with Complete General Construction Company for the SMART
Lighting Pilot Project in the amount up to $892,250.50; to authorize an
expenditure of up to $2,000.00 from the Electricity G.O. (General
Obligation) Bonds Fund 6303 for prevailing wage services to the
Department of Public Service, and to authorize the expenditure of up to
$892,250.50 from the 2020 Electricity G.O. (General Obligation) Bonds
Fund. ($894,250.50)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-9 0574-2021 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a planned
modification of the 2020-2022 Construction Administration/Inspection
Services Agreement with DLZ Ohio, Inc. for multiple Department of
Public Utilities projects; to authorize the expenditure of up to
$217,647.54 from the Electricity General Obligation Bond Fund; to
authorize a transfer of up to $30,901.38 and expenditure of up to
$111,156.48 from the Sewer General Obligation Bond Fund 6109; and
to authorize an amendment to the 2020 Capital Improvements Budget.
($328,804.02 )
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-10 0604-2021 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a planned
modification of the professional service agreement with Go Sustainable
Energy, LLC as the Renewable Energy Owner’s Representative; to
authorize the expenditure of $3,050.00 from the Power Operating Fund,
$19,400.00 from the Water Operating Fund, $21,750.00 from the Sewer
Operating Fund, and $5,800.00 from the Stormwater Operating Fund.
($50,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-11 0605-2021 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew and increase its
contract with K&M Kleening Service, Inc. to provide Janitorial Services
for various facilities of the Department of Public Utilities; and to authorize
the expenditure of $230,000.00 from the Sewer Operating Sanitary Fund.
($230,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-12 0607-2021 To authorize the director of the Department of Public Utilities to execute
those document(s) necessary to release and terminate a portion of the
City’s sewer easement rights described and recorded in Instrument
Number 200403250065159, Recorder’s Office, Franklin County, Ohio.
($0.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
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CA-13 0619-2021 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a planned
modification to the 2020 - 2022 Construction Administration/ Inspection
Services Agreement with EMH&T, Inc., for the Division of Sewerage and
Drainage’s Portage Grove Assessment Sanitary Sewer Improvement
Project, to authorize a transfer and expenditure of up to $310,500.93
from the Sanitary General Obligation Bond Fund; and to authorize an
amendment the 2020 Capital Improvements Budget. ($310,500.93)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
TECHNOLOGY: DORANS, CHR. M. BROWN FAVOR HARDIN
CA-14 0653-2021 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the
Department of Technology, to associate all General Budget Reservations
resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term
Contract/ Purchase Agreements and Ohio State Term Schedule (STS)
Master Service Agreement with AT&T for data transport services,
Centrex services, communication circuits, local telephone services, and
the MDA savings agreement; to authorize the expenditure of
$273,096.00 from the Department of Technology, Information Services
Division, Information Services Operating Fund and the Department of
Technology, Information Services Operating fund - direct charge budget;
and to declare an emergency. ($273,096.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: FAVOR, CHR. M. BROWN E.
BROWN HARDIN
CA-15 0042X-2021 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
Roadway - Sullivant Avenue - Hague to I-70 Project; and to declare an
emergency. ($0.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-16 0275-2021 To accept various deeds 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)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-17 0691-2021 To amend the 2020 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the
transfer of funds and appropriation within the Streets and Highways Bond
Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a contract
modification with Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber in connection with
the Bridge Rehabilitation - General Engineering (2020) project; to
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authorize the expenditure of up to $200,000.00 from the Streets and
Highways Bond Fund for the project; and to declare an emergency.
($200,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-18 0695-2021 To authorize the Chief Innovation Officer, on behalf of the Department of
Public Service, to enter into a contract modification with Kapsch
TrafficCom USA, Inc. in connection with the Smart Columbus - CVE
Road-Side Unit System Integrator project; to authorize the expenditure of
up to $150,000.00 from the Street Construction Maintenance and Repair
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($150,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
HOUSING: FAVOR, CHR. REMY DORANS HARDIN
CA-19 0736-2021 This ordinance authorizes the appropriation and expenditure of up to
$400,000.00 of 2020 HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME)
funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; to
authorize the Director of Development to enter into a commitment letter,
loan agreement, promissory note, mortgage, and restrictive covenant
with Maple Meadows Homes LLC for the Maple Meadows housing
project in an amount up to $400,000.00; and to declare an emergency.
($400,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & JUDICIARY: FAVOR, CHR. TYSON DORANS HARDIN
CA-20 0606-2021 To authorize the Municipal Court Clerk to renew the contract with Vaske
Computer, Inc. for the Oracle software licenses, maintenance and
support services; to authorize the expenditure of $59,315.24 from the
Municipal Court Clerk Computer Fund; and to declare an emergency.
($59,315.24)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-21 0689-2021 To authorize the Administrative and Presiding Judge of the Franklin
County Municipal Court to modify and extend the contract with the
Greater Columbus Convention Center (CCC) to temporarily house
certain high volume dockets to the CCC in order to mitigate the health
and safety risks associated with the COVID-19 emergency; and the
expenditure of up to $337,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare
an emergency. ($337,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: REMY, CHR. FAVOR DORANS HARDIN
CA-22 0600-2021 To authorize the City Auditor to transfer $100,166.61 within the General
Fund; to authorize the City Auditor to appropriate and transfer
$25,041.65 in cash from the Special Income Tax Fund to the General
Fund; to authorize the payment of $100,166.61 to the Gahanna-Jefferson
School District to compensate for real property tax revenues forgone as
a result of CRA tax abatements in the Stelzer-Stygler CRA; to authorize
the expenditure of $100,166.61 from the General Fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($100,166.61)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-23 0670-2021 To accept the application (AN20-010) of RJM Star LLC for the
annexation of certain territory containing 5.4± acres in Prairie Township.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-24 0690-2021 To amend the 2020 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City
Auditor to transfer of funds within the Northland and Other Acquisition
Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of Development to modify the
contract with Mark Reigelman II/Reigelman LLC to extend the term of
contract for an additional twelve months; to authorize the expenditure of
up to $57,000.00 from the Northland and Other Acquisitions Bond fund;
and to declare an emergency. ($57,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-25 0729-2021 To set forth a statement of municipal services and zoning conditions to
be provided to the area contained in a proposed annexation (AN21-004)
of 4.75± Acres in Blendon Township to the city of Columbus as required
by the Ohio Revised Code and to declare an emergency.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
ENVIRONMENT: REMY, CHR. DORANS E. BROWN HARDIN
CA-26 0488-2021 To amend the 2020 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the
Director of Finance and Management to establish a purchase order with
ESEC Corporation for purchase of three Roll-off Hoist trucks for the
Division of Refuse Collection; to authorize the expenditure of up to
$611,856.30 from the Refuse Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency.
($611,856.30)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
ADMINISTRATION: REMY, CHR. E. BROWN TYSON HARDIN
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CA-27 0499-2021 To authorize the Human Resources Director to modify and extend the
contract with the Dearborn National Life Insurance Company to provide
funding for run off administrative fees from February 1, 2021 through
January 31, 2022; to authorize the expenditure of up to $5,000.00 from
the Employee Benefits Fund, or so much thereof as may be necessary,
to pay the costs of said contract; and to declare an emergency.
($5,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-28 0578-2021 To amend the Management Compensation Plan, Ordinance No.
2713-2013, as amended, by amending Section 4(B), Section 4(D), and
Section 5(D); and to declare an emergency.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-29 0579-2021 To amend Ordinance No. 2714-2013, as amended, the Fire
Management Compensation Plan, by amending Section 3(A); and to
declare an emergency.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-30 0580-2021 To amend Ordinance No. 2715-2013, as amended, the Police
Management Compensation Plan, by amending Section 3(A); and to
declare an emergency.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES: TYSON, CHR. REMY E. BROWN HARDIN
CA-31 0712-2021 To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept a grant from the
Ohio Environmental Protection Agency in the amount of $150,000.00 for
the Water Pollution Control grant program, to begin efforts to identify and
replace/repair failing septic systems within the City of Columbus; to
authorize the appropriation of $150,000.00 from the unappropriated
balance of the Health Department Grants Fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($150,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
SMALL & MINORITY BUSINESS: HARDIN, CHR. FAVOR REMY TYSON
CA-32 0734-2021 To approve the Short North Special Improvement District, Inc. Petition
and Articles of Incorporation and the inclusion of the properties owned by
the City of Columbus in said district; and to declare an emergency.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
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APPOINTMENTS
CA-33 A0072-2021 Appointment of Samantha Trueblood, 2762 Azelda Street, Columbus,
OH 43211, to serve on the Wage Theft Prevention and Enforcement
Commission with a new term expiration date of March 31, 2023. (resume
attached).
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-34 A0073-2021 Appointment of Courtlyn G. Roser-Jones, 1035 Highland Street
Columbus 43201, to serve on the Wage Theft Prevention and
Enforcement Commission with a new term expiration date of March 31,
2024. (resume attached).
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
Approval of the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Elizabeth Brown, 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
FINANCE: E. BROWN, CHR. TYSON M. BROWN HARDIN
SR-1 0562-2021 To amend the 2020 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the
Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract on behalf of
the Office of Construction Management with Prime AE Group, Inc. for the
design of renovating floors 3-6 of the Columbus Public Health Building; to
authorize the transfer of $1,600.00 between projects within the
Construction Management Capital Improvement Fund; and to authorize
the expenditure of $1,101,600.00 from the Construction Management
Capital Improvement Fund. ($1,101,600.00)
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
RECREATION & PARKS: E. BROWN, CHR. DORANS M. BROWN HARDIN
SR-2 0596-2021 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract
with R.W. Setterlin Building Company for the for the Tuttle Park Lower
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Field Improvements Project; to authorize the appropriation of
$110,000.00 within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement
Fund; to authorize the transfer of $185,236.70.00 within the Recreation
and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2020
Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the expenditure of
$1,020,236.70 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund and
Permanent Improvement Fund 7747; and to declare an emergency.
($1,020,236.70)
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 0632-2021 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into an
agreement with Trinity Transition Consultants LLC (TTC), to provide
support services in developing sustainable, diverse, equitable, inclusive
and anti-racist workplace culture that reflects the Department’s core
values, mission, and vision; to authorize the expenditure of $339,300.00
from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund 2285; to waive the
competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code and to
declare an emergency. ($339,300.00)
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
PUBLIC SAFETY: M. BROWN, CHR. TYSON REMY HARDIN
SR-4 0722-2021 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to associate general
budget reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate
universal term contract purchase agreement(s), on behalf of the Division
of Fire, for the purchase of fire uniforms from Galls, LLC, and turnout gear
from Lion First Responder PPE Inc.; to authorize and direct the City
Auditor to transfer $296,000.00 within the Division of Fire's general fund
budget from the Transfer line item to Materials and Supplies; to authorize
the expenditure of $1,050,000.00 from the general fund; and to declare
an emergency. ($1,050,000.00)
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
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SR-5 0613-2021 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew an existing
engineering agreement with DLZ Ohio, Inc. for the Lower Olentangy
Tunnel Phase 1 & 2; to transfer within up to $479,602.00 and expend up
to $1,979,602.00 from the Sanitary Sewer General Obligation Bond
Fund; and to amend the 2020 Capital Improvements Budget for the
Division of Sewerage and Drainage. ($1,979,602.00)
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-6 0625-2021 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify an existing
engineering agreement with Korda/Nemeth Engineering, Inc. for the
Blueprint Hilltop 4 Highland/Harris Integrated Solutions Project; to
authorize the expenditure of up to $1,198,723.97 in funds from the
Sanitary Sewer General Obligation Bond Fund; and to authorize an
amendment to the 2020 Capital Improvements Budget. ($1,198,723.97)
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-7 0646-2021 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction
contract with Municipal & Contractors Sealing Products for the Center
Large Diameter Rehabilitation Project; to authorize the appropriation and
transfer of $4,475,410.56 from the Sanitary Sewer Reserve Fund to the
Ohio Water Development (OWDA) Loan Fund; to authorize the
appropriation and expenditure of $4,475,410.56 from the Ohio Water
Development (OWDA) Loan Fund; to authorize an expenditure up to
$2,000.00 for prevailing wage services to the Department of Public
Services within the Sanitary General Obligations Voted Bonds Fund; and
to amend the 2020 Capital Improvement Budget. ($4,477,410.56)
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
TECHNOLOGY: DORANS, CHR. M. BROWN FAVOR HARDIN
FROM THE FLOOR:
DORANS
0823-2021 To authorize the Director of the Finance and Management Department,
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on behalf of the Department of Technology, to establish a purchase order
with Brown Enterprise Solutions, LLC, utilizing State Master Cloud
Service Agreement -- MCSA0016 for the procurement of various Adobe
software application products through a Large Government Agency
agreement (LGA) for the Department of Technology and various other
city agencies; to authorize the expenditure of $108,191.36 for the
above-describe purpose, and to declare an emergency. ($108,191.36)
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
RULES & REFERENCE: HARDIN, CHR. E. BROWN FAVOR DORANS
DORANS
SR-12 0474-2021 To amend Section 3111.22 of Columbus City Codes to update the name
of the Far West Area Commission to the Far West Side Area
Commission.
Sponsors: Rob Dorans
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
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & JUDICIARY: FAVOR, CHR. TYSON DORANS HARDIN
SR-8 0684-2021 To authorize and direct the Administrative and Presiding Judge of the
Franklin County Municipal Court to enter into contract with Elford, Inc. to
complete renovations for the video arraignment area of the Franklin
County Corrections Center (Jackson Pike); to authorize the appropriation
and expenditure of $409,678.00 from the special revenue fund for
specialty docket programs to the Franklin County Municipal Court; to
waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Code; and to
declare an emergency. ($409,678.00).
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
ENVIRONMENT: REMY, CHR. DORANS E. BROWN HARDIN
SR-9 0788-2021 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to enter
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into grant agreements with various social service agencies in support of
the Cleaner Columbus Employment Program; to authorize an
appropriation and expenditure within the Job Growth subfund; and to
declare an emergency. ($550,000.00)
Sponsors: Emmanuel V. Remy
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
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES: TYSON, CHR. REMY E. BROWN HARDIN
SR-10 0490-2021 To authorize the appropriation of $1,585,171.00 from the unappropriated
balance of the General Government Grants Fund to Columbus Public
Health for the 2021 HOPWA Program; and to declare an emergency.
($1,585,171.00)
A motion was made by Priscilla Tyson, 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-11 0674-2021 To authorize the Board of Health to enter into a contract with Equitas
Health to continue to provide a harm reduction program, called Safe
Point, from January 1, 2021 through March 31, 2022; to authorize the
expenditure of $350,000.00 from the Health Special Revenue Fund; and
to declare an emergency. ($350,000.00)
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
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Priscilla Tyson, seconded by Rob Dorans, 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 6:34 P.M.
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Columbus City Council
Monday, March 29, 2021 5:00 PM City Council Chambers, Rm 231
REGULAR MEETING NO. 13 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, MARCH 29, 2021 at 5:00
P.M. (via WebEx/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 C0004-2021 THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE RECEIVED THE FOLLOWING
COMMUNICATIONS AS OF WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24, 2021:
New Type: C2 D3
To: McCormack & Taylor LLC
DBA Green Olive Co
1409 Grandview Ave
Columbus OH 43212
Permit# 57132040005
Transfer Type: D1 D2 D3
To: Hudson Hideout LLC
DBA Lovebirds
367-71 E Hudson St
Columbus OH 43202
From: Chia Le Nail Corp
DBA Lovely Nail Spa
1746 Hilliard Rome Rd
Columbus OH 43026
Permit# 40424450005
New Type: D1
To: John Gallick
2930 S High St
Columbus OH 43207
Permit# 3052842
Advertise Date: 4/3/21
Agenda Date: 3/29/21
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Return Date: 4/8/21
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION
FAVOR
2 0049X-2021 To recognize March 24th 2021 as Equal Pay Day in Columbus and
commend Women for Economic and Leadership Development for their
effort to raise awareness on the gender pay gap.
Sponsors: Shayla Favor, Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans,
Emmanuel V. Remy, Priscilla Tyson and Shannon G. Hardin
REMY
3 0051X-2021 To recognize and celebrate National Mom and Pop Business Owners
Day 2021 in Columbus, Ohio.
Sponsors: Emmanuel V. Remy, Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Priscilla Tyson and Shannon G.
Hardin
TYSON
4 0050X-2021 To recognize Minority Health Month in the City of Columbus and to
encourage a year round commitment to reducing health care inequities
while promoting systematic efforts that work to improve the Social
Determinates of Health for us all.
Sponsors: Priscilla Tyson, Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel V. Remy and Shannon G.
Hardin
HARDIN
5 0048X-2021 To Express Support for the Expansion of Passenger Rail Services in
Ohio and Extension of New Passenger Rail Services via Columbus and
to Encourage Congressional Action to Authorize and Appropriate Funds
for the Expansion
Sponsors: Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor,
Emmanuel V. Remy, Priscilla Tyson and Shannon G. Hardin
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
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FINANCE: E. BROWN CHR. TYSON M. BROWN HARDIN
FR-1 0672-2021 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management
to enter into contract with Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc. to provide for
cost of service studies, review and develop direct/indirect cost allocation
formulas, and internal fee analyses; to authorize the expenditure of
$76,960.00 from the Fleet Management Fund ($76,960.00).
PUBLIC SAFETY: M. BROWN, CHR. TYSON REMY HARDIN
FR-2 0700-2021 To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to sell to
Officer Tim Shepard, for the sum of $1.00, a police canine with the
registered name of “Lucky” which has no further value to the Division of
Police; and to waive the provisions of City Code-Sale of City-owned
personal property. ($1.00)
PUBLIC UTILITIES: DORANS, CHR. E. BROWN M. BROWN HARDIN
FR-3 0292-2021 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 Lawn
Mowing Services and Weed and Vegetation Management for the Division
of Water; and to authorize the expenditure of $80,000.00 from the Water
Operating Fund. ($80,000.00)
FR-4 0294-2021 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 Lawn
Mowing Services and Weed and Vegetation Management for the Division
of Water; and to authorize the expenditure of $60,000.00 from the Water
Operating Fund. ($60,000.00)
FR-5 0363-2021 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 Agreements for the
purchase of Bill Presentment Services with Level One, LLC. for the
Division of Power, the Division of Water and the Division of Sewerage
and Drainage; and to authorize the expenditure of $79,300.00 from the
Power Operating Fund, and $504,400.00 from the Water Operating Fund,
and $565,500.00 from the Sewer Operating Fund and $150,800.00 from
the Stormwater Operating Fund. ($1,300,000.00)
FR-6 0425-2021 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew 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 $1,500,000.00 from the Electricity Operating
Fund. ($1,500,000.00)
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FR-7 0673-2021 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction
contract with Complete General Construction Company for the East Fifth
Avenue Street Lighting Improvements project in the amount up to
$296,726.45; to authorize an expenditure of up to $2,000.00 from the
Electricity G.O. (General Obligation) Bonds Fund 6303 for prevailing
wage services to the Department of Public Service, and to authorize the
expenditure of up to $296,726.45 from the 2020 Electricity G.O. (General
Obligation) Bonds Fund; and to amend the 2020 Capital Improvements
Budget. ($298,726.45)
FR-8 0678-2021 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew its contract with AEP
T&D Services, LLC for the purpose of providing training services related
to a journeyman electrical apprenticeship program; and to extend the
contract to a new expiration date of April 6, 2022. ($0.00)
FR-9 0707-2021 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to establish a purchase order
to make payments to Delaware County for sewer services provided for
Fiscal Year 2021, and to authorize the expenditure of $2,200,000.00 from
the Sewer Operating Sanitary Fund. ($2,200,000.00)
TECHNOLOGY: DORANS, CHR. M. BROWN FAVOR HARDIN
FR-10 0668-2021 To authorize the Directors of the Department of Technology and the
Department of Public Utilities to modify a contract for professional
services with Hansen Banner, LLC., in accordance with the sole source
provisions of the Columbus City Code; and to authorize the expenditure of
$600,000.00 (which includes contingency funds in the amount of
$50,000.00) from the Department of Technology, Information Services
Operating Fund. ($600,000.00)
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: FAVOR, CHR. M. BROWN E. BROWN
HARDIN
FR-11 0718-2021 To accept various deeds 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)
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: REMY, CHR. FAVOR DORANS HARDIN
FR-12 0711-2021 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into
a dual-rate Jobs Growth Incentive Agreement with International Technical
Coatings for a term of up to five (5) consecutive years in consideration of
the company’s proposed capital investment of $14,200,000.00 and
creation of 67 net new full-time permanent positions with an estimated
annual payroll of approximately $3,151,830.00.
FR-13 0750-2021 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into
a dual-rate Jobs Growth Incentive Agreement with Goosehead Insurance
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Agency, LLC for a term of up to six (6) consecutive years in consideration
of the company’s proposed capital investment of $1,335,000.00 and
creation of 60 net new full-time permanent positions with an estimated
annual payroll of approximately $4,600,000.00.
SMALL & MINORITY BUSINESS: HARDIN, CHR. FAVOR REMY TYSON
FR-14 0046X-2021 To approve the plan for improvements and services to be provided by the
Short North Special Improvement District, Inc.; and to approve the
properties of the municipal corporation in said plan for improvements and
services.
ZONING: TYSON, CHR. E. BROWN M. BROWN DORANS FAVOR REMY TYSON
HARDIN
FR-15 0740-2021 To rezone 88 E. 9TH AVE. (43201), being 1.20± acres located at the
northwest corner of East Ninth Avenue and Section Alley, From: R-4,
Residential District and CPD, Commercial Planned Development District,
To: AR-3, Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z20-086).
FR-16 0741-2021 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3321.07(B),
Landscaping; 3325.901(A), Density; 3325.903(A)(B), Landscaped Area
and Treatment; 3325.905(A), Maximum Lot Coverage; 3325.907,
Parking; 3325.909(A)(B), Building Lines; 3325.911(C), Building
Separation and Size; 3325.913(1)(B), Maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR);
and 3325.915(A)(B), Height, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property
located at 88 E. 9TH AVE. (43201), to permit reduced development
standards for an apartment building in the AR-3, Apartment Residential
District (Council Variance #CV20-101).
FR-17 0744-2021 To rezone 2600 STELZER RD. (43219), being 26.88± acres located at
the northeast corner of Stelzer Road and Codet Road, From: R, Rural
District, To: L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District (Rezoning
#Z20-111).
FR-18 0745-2021 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3312.27(2), Parking
setback line; and 3333.18, Building lines, of the Columbus City Codes; for
the property located at 2600 STELZER RD. (43219), to permit reduced
parking and building setbacks for a multi-unit residential development in
the L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District (Council Variance
#CV20-126).
FR-19 0754-2021 To rezone 1835 STELZER RD. (43219), being 3.97± acres located on
the west side of Stelzer Road, 532± feet north of Interstate 670, From: R,
Rural District, To: L-M, Limited Manufacturing District (Rezoning
#Z20-096).
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FINANCE: E. BROWN, CHR. TYSON M. BROWN HARDIN
CA-1 0624-2021 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into two (2)
contracts for the option to purchase General Contracting for Maintenance,
Service, Repairs and Renovations of the interiors and exteriors services
of various City of Columbus buildings with Elford Inc. and 2K General Co.;
to authorize the expenditure of $2.00 to establish the contracts from the
General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($2.00)
CA-2 0710-2021 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a
contract for the option to purchase Pool Chemicals with Bonded
Chemicals, Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00 from General
Budget Reservation BRPO001670; and to declare an emergency.
($1.00).
RECREATION & PARKS: E. BROWN, CHR. DORANS M. BROWN HARDIN
CA-3 0595-2021 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract
with Tyevco, Inc. for the Westgate Park Open Shelter Improvements
Project; to authorize the transfer of $32,600.00 within the Recreation and
Parks Voted Bond Fund, to authorize the amendment of the 2020 Capital
Improvements Budget; and to authorize the expenditure of $32,600.00
from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($32,600.00)
CA-4 0616-2021 To authorize and direct the City Auditor to establish an auditor’s
certificate in the amount of $250,000.00 for various expenditures for
labor, materials, and equipment in conjunction with park improvements
within the Recreation and Parks Department; and to authorize the
expenditure of $250,000.00 from the Voted Recreation and Parks Bond
Fund. ($250,000.00)
CA-5 0636-2021 To authorize and direct the City Auditor to establish an auditor’s
certificate in the amount of $250,000.00 for various expenditures for
labor, materials, and equipment in conjunction with facility improvements
within the Recreation and Parks Department; and to authorize the
expenditure of $250,000.00 from the Voted Recreation and Parks Bond
Fund. ($250,000.00)
CA-6 0637-2021 To authorize and direct the City Auditor to establish an auditor’s
certificate in the amount of $70,000.00 for various expenditures related to
property acquisitions and asset management services within the
Recreation and Parks Department; and to authorize the expenditure of
$70,000.00 from the Voted Recreation and Parks Bond Fund.
($70,000.00)
PUBLIC SAFETY: M. BROWN, CHR. TYSON REMY HARDIN
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CA-7 0709-2021 To authorize an appropriation in the State Law Enforcement Contraband
Seizure Fund; to authorize the transfer of funds from the State Law
Enforcement Contraband Seizure Fund to the General Fund; and to
declare an emergency. ($46,725.00)
PUBLIC UTILITIES: DORANS, CHR. E. BROWN M. BROWN HARDIN
CA-8 0466-2021 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction
contract with Complete General Construction Company for the SMART
Lighting Pilot Project in the amount up to $892,250.50; to authorize an
expenditure of up to $2,000.00 from the Electricity G.O. (General
Obligation) Bonds Fund 6303 for prevailing wage services to the
Department of Public Service, and to authorize the expenditure of up to
$892,250.50 from the 2020 Electricity G.O. (General Obligation) Bonds
Fund. ($894,250.50)
CA-9 0574-2021 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a planned
modification of the 2020-2022 Construction Administration/Inspection
Services Agreement with DLZ Ohio, Inc. for multiple Department of Public
Utilities projects; to authorize the expenditure of up to $217,647.54 from
the Electricity General Obligation Bond Fund; to authorize a transfer of up
to $30,901.38 and expenditure of up to $111,156.48 from the Sewer
General Obligation Bond Fund 6109; and to authorize an amendment to
the 2020 Capital Improvements Budget. ($328,804.02 )
CA-10 0604-2021 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a planned
modification of the professional service agreement with Go Sustainable
Energy, LLC as the Renewable Energy Owner’s Representative; to
authorize the expenditure of $3,050.00 from the Power Operating Fund,
$19,400.00 from the Water Operating Fund, $21,750.00 from the Sewer
Operating Fund, and $5,800.00 from the Stormwater Operating Fund.
($50,000.00)
CA-11 0605-2021 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew and increase its
contract with K&M Kleening Service, Inc. to provide Janitorial Services for
various facilities of the Department of Public Utilities; and to authorize the
expenditure of $230,000.00 from the Sewer Operating Sanitary Fund.
($230,000.00)
CA-12 0607-2021 To authorize the director of the Department of Public Utilities to execute
those document(s) necessary to release and terminate a portion of the
City’s sewer easement rights described and recorded in Instrument
Number 200403250065159, Recorder’s Office, Franklin County, Ohio.
($0.00)
CA-13 0619-2021 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a planned
modification to the 2020 - 2022 Construction Administration/ Inspection
Services Agreement with EMH&T, Inc., for the Division of Sewerage and
Drainage’s Portage Grove Assessment Sanitary Sewer Improvement
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Project, to authorize a transfer and expenditure of up to $310,500.93 from
the Sanitary General Obligation Bond Fund; and to authorize an
amendment the 2020 Capital Improvements Budget. ($310,500.93)
TECHNOLOGY: DORANS, CHR. M. BROWN FAVOR HARDIN
CA-14 0653-2021 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the
Department of Technology, to associate all General Budget Reservations
resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term
Contract/ Purchase Agreements and Ohio State Term Schedule (STS)
Master Service Agreement with AT&T for data transport services, Centrex
services, communication circuits, local telephone services, and the MDA
savings agreement; to authorize the expenditure of $273,096.00 from the
Department of Technology, Information Services Division, Information
Services Operating Fund and the Department of Technology, Information
Services Operating fund - direct charge budget; and to declare an
emergency. ($273,096.00)
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: FAVOR, CHR. M. BROWN E. BROWN
HARDIN
CA-15 0042X-2021 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
Roadway - Sullivant Avenue - Hague to I-70 Project; and to declare an
emergency. ($0.00)
CA-16 0275-2021 To accept various deeds 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-17 0691-2021 To amend the 2020 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer
of funds and appropriation within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund;
to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a contract
modification with Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber in connection with
the Bridge Rehabilitation - General Engineering (2020) project; to
authorize the expenditure of up to $200,000.00 from the Streets and
Highways Bond Fund for the project; and to declare an emergency.
($200,000.00)
CA-18 0695-2021 To authorize the Chief Innovation Officer, on behalf of the Department of
Public Service, to enter into a contract modification with Kapsch
TrafficCom USA, Inc. in connection with the Smart Columbus - CVE
Road-Side Unit System Integrator project; to authorize the expenditure of
up to $150,000.00 from the Street Construction Maintenance and Repair
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($150,000.00)
HOUSING: FAVOR, CHR. REMY DORANS HARDIN
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CA-19 0736-2021 This ordinance authorizes the appropriation and expenditure of up to
$400,000.00 of 2020 HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME)
funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; to
authorize the Director of Development to enter into a commitment letter,
loan agreement, promissory note, mortgage, and restrictive covenant with
Maple Meadows Homes LLC for the Maple Meadows housing project in
an amount up to $400,000.00; and to declare an emergency.
($400,000.00)
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & JUDICIARY: FAVOR, CHR. TYSON DORANS HARDIN
CA-20 0606-2021 To authorize the Municipal Court Clerk to renew the contract with Vaske
Computer, Inc. for the Oracle software licenses, maintenance and support
services; to authorize the expenditure of $59,315.24 from the Municipal
Court Clerk Computer Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($59,315.24)
CA-21 0689-2021 To authorize the Administrative and Presiding Judge of the Franklin
County Municipal Court to modify and extend the contract with the Greater
Columbus Convention Center (CCC) to temporarily house certain high
volume dockets to the CCC in order to mitigate the health and safety risks
associated with the COVID-19 emergency; and the expenditure of up to
$337,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency.
($337,000.00)
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: REMY, CHR. FAVOR DORANS HARDIN
CA-22 0600-2021 To authorize the City Auditor to transfer $100,166.61 within the General
Fund; to authorize the City Auditor to appropriate and transfer $25,041.65
in cash from the Special Income Tax Fund to the General Fund; to
authorize the payment of $100,166.61 to the Gahanna-Jefferson School
District to compensate for real property tax revenues forgone as a result
of CRA tax abatements in the Stelzer-Stygler CRA; to authorize the
expenditure of $100,166.61 from the General Fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($100,166.61)
CA-23 0670-2021 To accept the application (AN20-010) of RJM Star LLC for the annexation
of certain territory containing 5.4± acres in Prairie Township.
CA-24 0690-2021 To amend the 2020 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City
Auditor to transfer of funds within the Northland and Other Acquisition
Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of Development to modify the
contract with Mark Reigelman II/Reigelman LLC to extend the term of
contract for an additional twelve months; to authorize the expenditure of up
to $57,000.00 from the Northland and Other Acquisitions Bond fund; and
to declare an emergency. ($57,000.00)
CA-25 0729-2021 To set forth a statement of municipal services and zoning conditions to be
provided to the area contained in a proposed annexation (AN21-004) of
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4.75± Acres in Blendon Township to the city of Columbus as required by
the Ohio Revised Code and to declare an emergency.
ENVIRONMENT: REMY, CHR. DORANS E. BROWN HARDIN
CA-26 0488-2021 To amend the 2020 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the
Director of Finance and Management to establish a purchase order with
ESEC Corporation for purchase of three Roll-off Hoist trucks for the
Division of Refuse Collection; to authorize the expenditure of up to
$611,856.30 from the Refuse Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency.
($611,856.30)
ADMINISTRATION: REMY, CHR. E. BROWN TYSON HARDIN
CA-27 0499-2021 To authorize the Human Resources Director to modify and extend the
contract with the Dearborn National Life Insurance Company to provide
funding for run off administrative fees from February 1, 2021 through
January 31, 2022; to authorize the expenditure of up to $5,000.00 from
the Employee Benefits Fund, or so much thereof as may be necessary, to
pay the costs of said contract; and to declare an emergency. ($5,000.00)
CA-28 0578-2021 To amend the Management Compensation Plan, Ordinance No.
2713-2013, as amended, by amending Section 4(B), Section 4(D), and
Section 5(D); and to declare an emergency.
CA-29 0579-2021 To amend Ordinance No. 2714-2013, as amended, the Fire Management
Compensation Plan, by amending Section 3(A); and to declare an
emergency.
CA-30 0580-2021 To amend Ordinance No. 2715-2013, as amended, the Police
Management Compensation Plan, by amending Section 3(A); and to
declare an emergency.
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES: TYSON, CHR. REMY E. BROWN HARDIN
CA-31 0712-2021 To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept a grant from the
Ohio Environmental Protection Agency in the amount of $150,000.00 for
the Water Pollution Control grant program, to begin efforts to identify and
replace/repair failing septic systems within the City of Columbus; to
authorize the appropriation of $150,000.00 from the unappropriated
balance of the Health Department Grants Fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($150,000.00)
SMALL & MINORITY BUSINESS: HARDIN, CHR. FAVOR REMY TYSON
CA-32 0734-2021 To approve the Short North Special Improvement District, Inc. Petition and
Articles of Incorporation and the inclusion of the properties owned by the
City of Columbus in said district; and to declare an emergency.
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APPOINTMENTS
CA-33 A0072-2021 Appointment of Samantha Trueblood, 2762 Azelda Street, Columbus, OH
43211, to serve on the Wage Theft Prevention and Enforcement
Commission with a new term expiration date of March 31, 2023. (resume
attached).
CA-34 A0073-2021 Appointment of Courtlyn G. Roser-Jones, 1035 Highland Street Columbus
43201, to serve on the Wage Theft Prevention and Enforcement
Commission with a new term expiration date of March 31, 2024. (resume
attached).
SR EMERGENCY, TABLED AND 2ND READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION
FINANCE: E. BROWN, CHR. TYSON M. BROWN HARDIN
SR-1 0562-2021 To amend the 2020 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the
Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract on behalf of
the Office of Construction Management with Prime AE Group, Inc. for the
design of renovating floors 3-6 of the Columbus Public Health Building; to
authorize the transfer of $1,600.00 between projects within the
Construction Management Capital Improvement Fund; and to authorize
the expenditure of $1,101,600.00 from the Construction Management
Capital Improvement Fund. ($1,101,600.00)
RECREATION & PARKS: E. BROWN, CHR. DORANS M. BROWN HARDIN
SR-2 0596-2021 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract
with R.W. Setterlin Building Company for the for the Tuttle Park Lower
Field Improvements Project; to authorize the appropriation of
$110,000.00 within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement
Fund; to authorize the transfer of $185,236.70.00 within the Recreation
and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2020
Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the expenditure of
$1,020,236.70 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund and
Permanent Improvement Fund 7747; and to declare an emergency.
($1,020,236.70)
SR-3 0632-2021 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into an
agreement with Trinity Transition Consultants LLC (TTC), to provide
support services in developing sustainable, diverse, equitable, inclusive
and anti-racist workplace culture that reflects the Department’s core
values, mission, and vision; to authorize the expenditure of $339,300.00
from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund 2285; to waive the
competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code and to declare
an emergency. ($339,300.00)
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PUBLIC SAFETY: M. BROWN, CHR. TYSON REMY HARDIN
SR-4 0722-2021 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to associate general
budget reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate
universal term contract purchase agreement(s), on behalf of the Division
of Fire, for the purchase of fire uniforms from Galls, LLC, and turnout gear
from Lion First Responder PPE Inc.; to authorize and direct the City
Auditor to transfer $296,000.00 within the Division of Fire's general fund
budget from the Transfer line item to Materials and Supplies; to authorize
the expenditure of $1,050,000.00 from the general fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($1,050,000.00)
PUBLIC UTILITIES: DORANS, CHR. E. BROWN M. BROWN HARDIN
SR-5 0613-2021 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew an existing
engineering agreement with DLZ Ohio, Inc. for the Lower Olentangy
Tunnel Phase 1 & 2; to transfer within up to $479,602.00 and expend up
to $1,979,602.00 from the Sanitary Sewer General Obligation Bond Fund;
and to amend the 2020 Capital Improvements Budget for the Division of
Sewerage and Drainage. ($1,979,602.00)
SR-6 0625-2021 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify an existing
engineering agreement with Korda/Nemeth Engineering, Inc. for the
Blueprint Hilltop 4 Highland/Harris Integrated Solutions Project; to
authorize the expenditure of up to $1,198,723.97 in funds from the
Sanitary Sewer General Obligation Bond Fund; and to authorize an
amendment to the 2020 Capital Improvements Budget. ($1,198,723.97)
SR-7 0646-2021 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction
contract with Municipal & Contractors Sealing Products for the Center
Large Diameter Rehabilitation Project; to authorize the appropriation and
transfer of $4,475,410.56 from the Sanitary Sewer Reserve Fund to the
Ohio Water Development (OWDA) Loan Fund; to authorize the
appropriation and expenditure of $4,475,410.56 from the Ohio Water
Development (OWDA) Loan Fund; to authorize an expenditure up to
$2,000.00 for prevailing wage services to the Department of Public
Services within the Sanitary General Obligations Voted Bonds Fund; and
to amend the 2020 Capital Improvement Budget. ($4,477,410.56)
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & JUDICIARY: FAVOR, CHR. TYSON DORANS HARDIN
SR-8 0684-2021 To authorize and direct the Administrative and Presiding Judge of the
Franklin County Municipal Court to enter into contract with Elford, Inc. to
complete renovations for the video arraignment area of the Franklin
County Corrections Center (Jackson Pike); to authorize the appropriation
and expenditure of $409,678.00 from the special revenue fund for
specialty docket programs to the Franklin County Municipal Court; to
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waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Code; and to
declare an emergency. ($409,678.00).
ENVIRONMENT: REMY, CHR. DORANS E. BROWN HARDIN
SR-9 0788-2021 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to enter into
grant agreements with various social service agencies in support of the
Cleaner Columbus Employment Program; to authorize an appropriation
and expenditure within the Job Growth subfund; and to declare an
emergency. ($550,000.00)
Sponsors: Emmanuel V. Remy
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES: TYSON, CHR. REMY E. BROWN HARDIN
SR-10 0490-2021 To authorize the appropriation of $1,585,171.00 from the unappropriated
balance of the General Government Grants Fund to Columbus Public
Health for the 2021 HOPWA Program; and to declare an emergency.
($1,585,171.00)
SR-11 0674-2021 To authorize the Board of Health to enter into a contract with Equitas
Health to continue to provide a harm reduction program, called Safe
Point, from January 1, 2021 through March 31, 2022; to authorize the
expenditure of $350,000.00 from the Health Special Revenue Fund; and
to declare an emergency. ($350,000.00)
RULES & REFERENCE: HARDIN, CHR. E. BROWN FAVOR DORANS
DORANS
SR-12 0474-2021 To amend Section 3111.22 of Columbus City Codes to update the name
of the Far West Area Commission to the Far West Side Area
Commission.
Sponsors: Rob Dorans
ADJOURNMENT
FROM THE FLOOR:
TECHNOLOGY: DORANS, CHR. M. BROWN FAVOR HARDIN
0823-2021 To authorize the Director of the Finance and Management Department,
on behalf of the Department of Technology, to establish a purchase order
with Brown Enterprise Solutions, LLC, utilizing State Master Cloud
Service Agreement -- MCSA0016 for the procurement of various Adobe
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software application products through a Large Government Agency
agreement (LGA) for the Department of Technology and various other city
agencies; to authorize the expenditure of $108,191.36 for the
above-describe purpose, and to declare an emergency. ($108,191.36)
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