Columbus City Council
Regular MeetingColumbus, OH · September 20, 2021
Minutes
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Columbus City Council
Monday, September 20, 2021 5:00 PM City Council Chambers, Rm 231
REGULAR MEETING NO. 39 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, SEPTEMBER 20,
2021 at 5:00 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
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 Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Shayla Favor, to
Dispense with the reading of the Journal and Approve. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS RECEIVED BY CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION
TYSON
2 0153X-2021 To proclaim September as Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month in the
City of Columbus and to recognize and thank the Columbus Urban
League Young Professionals, Beyond the Cell, the Ohio Sickle Cell and
Health Association, the Faith Thomas Foundation, the Ohio State
University Comprehensive Cancer Center, Nationwide Children’s
Hospital, the Greater Columbus Chapter of the American Red Cross,
African American Greek organizations and affected families for their
advocacy and commitment to bringing awareness to Sickle Cell
Disease.
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 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
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E. BROWN
1 0154X-2021 To Recognize the Work of Alianza 614 to Support the Hispanic
Community and All Communities in Columbus
Sponsors: Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor,
Emmanuel V. Remy, Priscilla Tyson and Shannon G. Hardin
A motion was made by Elizabeth Brown, seconded by Mitchell 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 DORANS 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 2244-2021 To authorize the Finance and Management Director, on behalf of the
Fleet Management Division, to establish a purchase order with Esec
Corporation, for one (1) non CDL roll back wrecker; to amend the 2020
Capital Improvement Budget; and to authorize the transfer within and the
expenditure of $129,535.00 from the Fleet Management Capital Fund.
($129,535.00)
Read for the First Time
FR-2 2262-2021 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 The Righter Company, Inc.
for services related to elevator modernization at Fire Station 1&9 located
at 300 North 4th Street; to authorize the transfer of $60,300.00 between
projects within the Public Safety Voted Bond Fund; and to authorize the
expenditure of $280,300.00 from the Public Safety Voted Bond Fund.
($280,300.00 )
Read for the First Time
FR-3 2282-2021 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a
contract on behalf of the Office of Construction Management with The
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Righter Company, Inc. for elevator modernization a the Fire Training
Academy; and to authorize the expenditure of $282,276.00 from the
Public Safety Voted Bond Fund. ($282,276.00 )
Read for the First Time
FR-4 2345-2021 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to renew and modify
a contract with Byers, Minton & Associates, LLC, for a consulting
services contract related to state government relations; and to authorize
the expenditure of $60,000.00 from the general fund. ($60,000.00)
Read for the First Time
PUBLIC SAFETY: M. BROWN, CHR. TYSON REMY HARDIN
FR-5 2339-2021 To authorize an appropriation of $4,842,064.92 from the unappropriated
balance of the Law Enforcement Contraband Seizure Fund to the
Division of Police to fund travel and training needs and to purchase
equipment, supplies, and services. ($4,842,064.92 )
Read for the First Time
PUBLIC UTILITIES: DORANS, CHR. E. BROWN M. BROWN HARDIN
FR-6 2181-2021 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and increase an
engineering agreement with Resource International, for professional
engineering services for the Twin Lakes Upper Dam and Greenlawn Low
Head Dam Improvements project for the Division of Sewerage &
Drainage/Stormwater Section; to authorize a transfer within up to
$486,311.12, and an expenditure in an amount up to $501,311.12 within
the Storm Sewer Bond Fund, and to authorize an amendment to the
2020 Capital Improvement Budget. ($501,311.12)
Read for the First Time
FR-7 2231-2021 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a
contract with Vargo Companies for the purchase and installation of high
bay shelving at the Dublin Road Water Plant for the Division of Water; to
authorize a transfer and expenditure up to $35,625.00 within the Water
General Obligations Bond Fund; and to authorize an amendment to the
2020 Capital Improvements Budget. ($35,625.00)
Read for the First Time
FR-8 2283-2021 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 Agreement, with Itron,
Inc., for electronic transmitters, for the Division of Water; to authorize a
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transfer and expenditure up to $500,000.00 within the Water General
Obligations Bonds Fund; and to authorize an amendment to the 2020
Capital Improvements Budget. ($500,000.00)
Read for the First Time
FR-9 2348-2021 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a planned
renewal of the Specialty Maintenance Crafts Services contract with
Righter Company, Inc., for the Department of Public Utilities, and to
authorize the expenditure of $950,000.00 from the Sewerage System
Operating Fund and $200,000.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund.
($1,150,000.00)
Read for the First Time
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & JUDICIARY: FAVOR, CHR. TYSON DORANS HARDIN
FR-10 2299-2021 To approve the settlement in the case of the Cities of Cincinnati and
Columbus v. First Energy, et al., Case No. 20-cv-7005 and to accept a
deposit of $35,750.00 to be deposited into the General Fund.
Read for the First Time
ZONING: TYSON, CHR. E. BROWN M. BROWN DORANS FAVOR REMY
TYSON HARDIN
FR-11 2356-2021 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.037, R-2F,
residential district; 3312.49, Minimum numbers of parking spaces
required; 3332.05(A), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.14, R-2F
area district requirements; 3332.19, Fronting on a public street; 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 1146-1148 E. LONG ST. (43203), to permit a single-unit
dwelling (a carriage house) on the rear of a lot developed with a two-unit
dwelling with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential
District (Council Variance #CV21-065).
Read for the First Time
FR-12 2357-2021 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3355.03, C-3
permitted uses; 3363.01, M-manufacturing districts; 3309.14, Height
districts; 3355.09, C-3 District setback lines; and 3372.705(B), Building
design standards, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located
at 3632 INDIANOLA AVE. (43214), to permit an apartment building and
to conform an existing extended stay hotel in the C-3, Commercial
District and the M, Manufacturing District with reduced development
standards (Council Variance #CV21-049).
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CA CONSENT ACTIONS
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION:
DORANS
CA-1 0156X-2021 To Recognize the 10th Anniversary of Franklinton Cycle Works and
Celebrate their Contributions to the City of Columbus.
Sponsors: Rob Dorans, Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Shayla Favor,
Emmanuel V. Remy, Priscilla Tyson and Shannon G. Hardin
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
HARDIN
CA-2 0159X-2021 To honor, recognize and celebrate the life and service of Faye Childs
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 2057-2021 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a
Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Tire Repair Products
with Michael Yost, dba Tech Source LTD; and to authorize the
expenditure of $1.00 from General Budget Reservation BRPO001670.
($1.00).
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-4 2099-2021 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to modify a
contract with SGI Matrix, LLC., for the purpose of providing for
emergency repairs to doors located on the 2nd floor of City Hall, 90 West
Broad Street; and to authorize an expenditure of $30,000.00 from the
general fund. ($30,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-5 2103-2021 To authorize the Finance and Management Director, on behalf of the
Fleet Management Division to enter into contract with SCA of Ohio, LLC.
for the purchase of three (3) Riding Floor Scrubbers; to amend the 2020
Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of funds between
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projects within the Fleet Management Capital Fund; and to authorize the
expenditure of $81,450.00 from the Fleet Management Capital Fund.
($81,450.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-6 2107-2021 To authorize the Finance and Management Director, on behalf of the
Fleet Management Division, to establish a purchase order with Byers
Ford from a previously established Universal Term Contract (UTC) for the
purchase of one (1) truck cab chassis to later be up-fit as a tire service
truck and three (3) mechanics trucks; to authorize the transfer within and
the expenditure of $310,235.00 from the Fleet Management Capital
Fund; and to amend the 2020 Capital Improvement Budget.
($310,235.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-7 2124-2021 To authorize the Finance and Management Director, on behalf of the
Facilities Management Division, to renew a contract with Dove Building
Services, Inc. for custodial services at Columbus Public Health; and to
authorize the expenditure of $305,070.12 from the general fund
($305,070.12)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-8 2138-2021 To authorize the Finance and Management Director, on behalf of the
Fleet Management Division, to establish a purchase order with Leswego
Corp., DBA Anglin Equipment CJM Solutions, for the purchase of one (1)
set of mobile column lifts; to amend the 2020 Capital Improvement
Budget; and to authorize the transfer within and the expenditure of
$47,818.86 from the Fleet Management Capital Fund. ($47,818.86)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-9 2141-2021 To authorize the Finance and Management Director, on behalf of the
Facilities Management Division, to renew a contract with Key Cleaning
Connection, LLC, for custodial services at the Columbus Police
Academy; and to authorize the expenditure of $237,654.00 from the
general fund. ($237,654.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-10 2167-2021 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into two (2)
Universal Term Contracts for the option to purchase Aftermarket Refuse
Body Parts with Wastebuilt Environmental Solutions, LLC and Holtz
Industries, Inc.; and to authorize the expenditure of $2.00 from General
Budget Reservation BRPO001670. ($2.00).
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
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CA-11 2178-2021 To authorize the Finance and Management Director, on behalf of the
Fleet Management Division to enter into contract with Toyota Material
Handling Ohio for the purchase three (3) electric powered flatbed carts;
to amend the 2020 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer
of funds between projects within the Fleet Management Capital Fund;
and to authorize the expenditure of $39,889.32 from the Fleet
Management Capital Fund. ($39,889.32)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-12 2185-2021 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to renew a contract
on behalf of the Facilities Management Division with Winnscapes for
snow removal services; and to authorize the expenditure of $189,872.10
from the general fund. ($189,872.10)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-13 2198-2021 To authorize the Finance and Management Director, on behalf of the
Fleet Management Division, to establish a purchase order with Roberts
Service Group from a previously established Universal Term Contract
(UTC) for the purchase of circuit breaker replacement services; and to
authorize the expenditure of $19,790.00 from the Fleet Management
Capital Fund. ($19,790.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-14 2250-2021 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a
Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Emergency Vehicle
Lighting and Warning Equipment with Parr Public Safety Equipment, Inc.;
and to authorize the expenditure of $1.00 from General Budget
Reservation BRPO001670. ($1.00).
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
RECREATION & PARKS: E. BROWN, CHR. DORANS M. BROWN HARDIN
CA-15 1994-2021 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract
with Technical Choice, LLC for the Raymond Memorial Golf Course
Irrigation Improvements Design Project; to authorize the transfer of
$74,320.00 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund, to
authorize the amendment of the 2020 Capital Improvements Budget; to
authorize the expenditure of $74,320.00 from the Recreation and Parks
Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($74,320.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-16 2038-2021 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract
with GPD Group for the Alkire Park Improvements - Phase 1 Project; to
authorize the appropriation of $116,998.00 within the Recreation and
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Parks Permanent Improvement Fund 7747; to authorize the expenditure
of $116,998.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to
declare an emergency. ($116,998.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-17 2042-2021 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract
with Tyevco, Inc. for the Old Oaks Gazebo Electrification UIRF Project; to
authorize the expenditure of $50,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks
Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($50,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-18 2043-2021 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract
with Procon Professional Construction Services, Inc. for the UIRF -
Maloney Park Improvements Project; to authorize the expenditure of
$327,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to
declare an emergency. ($327,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-19 2307-2021 To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into
a grant agreement with the Ohio Arts Council and accept a grant in the
amount of $27,114.00 for Cultural Arts Center Arts Programming; to
authorize the appropriation of $54,228.00 in the Recreation and Parks
Grant Fund; to authorize the transfer of $27,114.00 in matching funds
within the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($54,228.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
EDUCATION: E. BROWN, CHR. M. BROWN FAVOR HARDIN
CA-20 2053-2021 To authorize the Director of the Department of Education to enter into a
new, additional 2021-2022 Ready4Success contract with the Crane
Center for Early Childhood Research and Policy at The Ohio State
University using 2020-2021 funds already allocated, so that they may
continue to work with teachers and early learners impacted by the
COVID-19 Pandemic.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
PUBLIC SAFETY: M. BROWN, CHR. TYSON REMY HARDIN
CA-21 2256-2021 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to associate all
general budget reservations resulting from this ordinance to Arrow
Energy, Inc. for the purchase of jet “A” fuel for the Division of Police from
an existing universal term contract; to authorize the expenditure of
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$232,000.00 from the General Fund. ($232,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-22 2288-2021 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into two (2)
Universal Term Contracts for the option to purchase Police
Miscellaneous Uniform Parts with Galls LLC and Lawmens & Shooters
Supply Inc; and to authorize the expenditure of $2.00 from General
Budget Reservation BRPO001670; and to declare an emergency.
($2.00).
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-23 2292-2021 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into two (2)
Universal Term Contracts for the option to purchase Police Body Armor
and Tactical Gear with Galls LLC and Vance Outdoors Inc; and to
authorize the expenditure of $2.00 from General Budget Reservation
BRPO001670; and to declare an emergency. ($2.00).
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-24 2342-2021 To authorize and direct the Director of Public Safety of the City of
Columbus to accept a subgrantee award through the FY2020 Improving
Criminal Justice Responses Subgrant Award program from the
Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women and the Ohio
Office of Criminal Justice Services via the Franklin County Board of
Commissioners, Office of Justice Policy and Programs; to authorize Sgt.
Richard Ketcham as the official City representative to act in connection
with the VAWA subgrant; to authorize an appropriation of $50,907.00
from the unappropriated balance of the General Government Grant Fund
to the Division of Police to cover the overtime costs associated with the
Blueprint for Safety: An Inter-Agency Response to Domestic Violence
Project; and to declare an emergency. ($50,907.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
VETERANS & SENIOR AFFAIRS: M. BROWN, CHR. REMY TYSON HARDIN
CA-25 2102-2021 To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to transfer
of $182,489.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund to the
Recreation and Parks Grant Fund for a Title III-A Project Grant match.
($182,489.00)
A motion was made by Mitchell Brown, seconded by Rob Dorans, that this
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Abstained: 1- Elizabeth Brown
Affirmative: 6- Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, Priscilla
Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
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PUBLIC UTILITIES: DORANS, CHR. E. BROWN M. BROWN HARDIN
CA-26 2052-2021 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management on behalf of the
Director of Public Utilities to enter into contract with Hydro-Thermal
Corporation for the purchase of a Steam Injector for the Division of
Sewerage and Drainage; and to authorize the expenditure of $51,806.00
from the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund. ($51,806.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-27 2132-2021 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a planned
modification of the 2020-2022 Construction Administration and
Inspection Services Agreement with Stantec Consulting Services for the
Division of Water’s Woodland Ave. Area Water Line Improvements; and
to authorize an expenditure up to $439,373.52 within the Water General
Obligations Bond Fund. ($439,373.52)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-28 2155-2021 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and increase the
Professional Construction Management II (PCM II) Services agreement
with AECOM Technical Services, for the Division of Water; to authorize a
transfer and an expenditure up to $600,000.00 within the Water General
Obligations Bond Fund; and to authorize an amendment to the 2020
Capital Improvements Budget. ($600,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-29 2156-2021 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a
contract with Brugh Industrial Engineering to purchase Schneider Electric
Magelis XBGT Upgrade installation and equipment at the Southerly
Wastewater Treatment Plant for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage;
and to authorize the expenditure of $71,669.00 from the Sewer
Operating Fund. ($71,669.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-30 2193-2021 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and increase the
2020 - 2022 Construction Administration and Inspection Services
Agreement with Resource International, Inc. for the Second Barrel
Interconnector Augmentation Project; to authorize a transfer within and an
expenditure of up to $744,529.85 within the Sanitary General Obligation
Bond Fund; and to amend the 2020 Capital Improvement Budget.
($744,529.85)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-31 2194-2021 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and increase the
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2020 - 2022 Construction Administration and Inspection Services
agreement with H. R. Gray & Associates, Inc. for the Division of
Sewerage and Drainage’s Blueprint Linden Linview Park and TSS
Regional Bioretention Basin Projects; and to authorize the transfers
within and expenditures up to $864,726.79 from the Sanitary General
Obligations Bond Fund; and to amend the 2020 Capital Improvement
Budget. ($864,726.79)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-32 2199-2021 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction
contract with 2K General Company for the Southerly Waste
WaterTreatment Plant East Primary Administration Lab HVAC
Replacements; to authorize the transfer within of $782,890.00 and the
expenditure of up to $782,890.00 from the Sanitary Sewer General
Obligation Bond Fund; and to amend the 2020 Capital Improvements
Budget. ($782,890.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-33 2200-2021 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction
contract with General Temperature Control, Inc. for the JPWWTP PIB
HVAC UNIT H5 Replacement; to authorize the transfer within of
$251,128.00 and the expenditure of up to $251,128.00 from the Sanitary
Sewer General Obligation Bond Fund; and to amend the 2020 Capital
Improvements Budget. ($251,128.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-34 2206-2021 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a
contract with Rexel USA, Inc. for the purchase of Aluminum Poles,
Fiberglass Poles, Aluminum Bases and Brackets for the Division of
Power; and to authorize the expenditure of $394,291.00 from the Power
Operating Fund. ($394,291.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-35 2274-2021 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 easement rights described and recorded in Instrument Number
198005050010644, Recorder’s Office, Franklin County, Ohio. ($0.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-36 2279-2021 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to pay the Water Pollution
Control Loan Fund Loan Fee to the Ohio Water Development Authority
for the Center Large Diameter Sanitary Rehabilitation Project; to
authorize the expenditure of $20,388.00 from the Sewerage System
Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($20,388.00)
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This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-37 2286-2021 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to pay the Water Pollution
Control Loan Fund Loan Fee to the Ohio Water Development Authority
for the Center Large Diameter Sanitary Rehabilitation Project; to
authorize the expenditure of $3,561.00 from the Sewerage System
Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($3,561.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-38 2287-2021 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to pay the Water Pollution
Control Loan Fund Loan Fee to the Ohio Water Development Authority
for the Holt/Somersworth Area Stormwater System Improvements Project
loan; to authorize the expenditure of $12,618.00 from the Stormwater
System Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($12,618.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-39 2297-2021 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 Agreement for Light Duty
Trucks for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage with George Byers
Sons, Inc.; and to authorize the expenditure of $132,824.00 from the
Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency.
($132,824.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
NEIGHBORHOODS: DORANS, CHR. FAVOR TYSON HARDIN
CA-40 2407-2021 To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with the
Columbus Music Commission in support of the Nancy Wilson Tribute
Concert held on September 10, 2021; to authorize an appropriation and
expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare
an emergency. ($8,511.00)
Sponsors: Rob Dorans and Emmanuel V. Remy
A motion was made by Mitchell Brown, seconded by Rob Dorans, that this
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Abstained: 1- Shannon Hardin
Affirmative: 6- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, and Priscilla Tyson
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: FAVOR, CHR. M. BROWN E.
BROWN HARDIN
CA-41 0134X-2021 To declare the City’s necessity and intent to appropriate and accept
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certain fee simple title and lesser real estate in order to complete the
Arterial Street Rehabilitation - SR161 - I71 to Cleveland Avenue Phase I.
($0.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-42 2153-2021 To name, as yet unnamed, two (2) cul-de-sacs recently annexed to the
City of Columbus as Rail Northern Court and Rail Southern Court.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-43 2196-2021 To amend the 2020 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City
Attorney's Office to contract for professional services, to negotiate with
property owners, and to acquire fee simple title and lesser interests in
and to property needed for the Operation Sidewalks - School Sidewalks
2018 program; to authorize the City Attorney's Office to negotiate with
property owners to acquire the additional rights-of-way necessary to
complete this project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $240,000.00
from the Streets & Highways Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency.
($240,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-44 2232-2021 To amend the 2020 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the
Director of Public Service to enter into contract with Danbert Electric
Corporation for the Roadway - Sullivant Avenue - Hague to I70 - Street
Lighting project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $487,768.26 from
the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency.
($487,768.26)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-45 2346-2021 To authorize the Director of Public Service to accept the plat titled “Astor
Park Garage and Cahill Drive” from Confluence Development, LLC; and
to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
A motion was made by Mitchell Brown, seconded by Rob Dorans, that this
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Abstained: 1- Elizabeth Brown
Affirmative: 6- Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, Priscilla
Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
HOUSING: FAVOR, CHR. REMY DORANS HARDIN
CA-46 2245-2021 To authorize the Director of Development to renew a contract with
Watson’s Lawn Care LLC for an additional year to provide Lawn Care
and Miscellaneous Maintenance services for properties held by the
Division of Land Redevelopment in an amount up to $20,000.00; to
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authorize the expenditure of up to $20,000.00 from the Land
Management Fund; to authorize the payment of expenses starting
February 28, 2021; and to declare an emergency. ($20,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-47 2246-2021 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute
any and all necessary agreements and deeds for conveyance of title of
one parcel of real property (0000 N 20th St.) held in the Land Bank
pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program and to declare an emergency.
A motion was made by Mitchell Brown, seconded by Rob Dorans, that this
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Abstained: 1- Elizabeth Brown
Affirmative: 6- Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, Priscilla
Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
CA-48 2265-2021 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 (2828 N Hiawatha St.) held in the Land Bank
pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program and to declare an emergency.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-49 2284-2021 To amend Ordinance 0481-2021, passed March 8, 2021, related to the
conveyance of title for 3092 E 12th Ave. held in the Land Bank, to amend
the Selling price from $10,622.00 to $6,000.00; and to declare an
emergency.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-50 2285-2021 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 (407 Frebis 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-51 2294-2021 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 (163 N 22nd St.) held in the Land Bank
pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program and to declare an emergency.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & JUDICIARY: FAVOR, CHR. TYSON DORANS HARDIN
CA-52 2281-2021 To authorize and direct the Administrative Judge of the Franklin County
Municipal Court to accept a grant modification to increase the award
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amount and extend the expiration of the original award from the Franklin
County Office of Homeland Security & Justice Programs; to appropriate
an additional $7,000.00 from the unappropriated balance of the general
government grant fund to the Franklin County Municipal Court
Department of Probation and Pretrial Services for the purpose of
continuing 3 assessment specialists from Alvis incorporated for the
provision of pre-trial intake and risk-based assessments supporting a
reduction in the length of time necessary to assign probationers to
appropriate caseloads; and to declare an emergency. ($7,000.00)
A motion was made by Mitchell Brown, seconded by Rob Dorans, that this
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Abstained: 1- Priscilla Tyson
Affirmative: 6- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, and Shannon Hardin
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: REMY, CHR. FAVOR DORANS HARDIN
CA-53 2214-2021 To accept the application (AN21-002) of Tucker Bear Capital LLC for the
annexation of certain territory containing 7.7± acres in Mifflin Township.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-54 2215-2021 To accept the application (AN21-003) of Tucker Bear Capital LLC for the
annexation of certain territory containing 5.2± acres in Mifflin Township.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-55 2263-2021 To accept the application (AN21-007) of United Urgent Care LLC for the
annexation of certain territory containing 0.61± acres in Franklin
Township.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-56 2264-2021 To accept the application (AN21-010) of A&M Solutions Provider LLC &
Waheed Gul for the annexation of certain territory containing 0.9± acres
in Washington Township and to authorize the submission of a petition to
the Board of Commissioners of Franklin County, Ohio, requesting a
change in the boundary lines of Montgomery Township so as to make
them identical with the corporate boundaries of the city of Columbus for
this annexation.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-57 2289-2021 To accept the application (AN21-006) of Thomas and Robin Richey for
the annexation of certain territory containing 8.95± acres in Blendon
Township and to authorize the submission of a petition to the Board of
Commissioners of Franklin County, Ohio, requesting a change in the
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boundary lines of Montgomery Township so as to make them identical
with the corporate boundaries of the city of Columbus for this annexation.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-58 2290-2021 To accept the application (AN21-012) of Jeffrey D and Rose M Lyons for
the annexation of certain territory containing 1.12± acres in Perry
Township and to authorize the submission of a petition to the Board of
Commissioners of Franklin County, Ohio, requesting a change in the
boundary lines of Montgomery Township so as to make them identical
with the corporate boundaries of the city of Columbus for this annexation.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES: TYSON, CHR. REMY E. BROWN HARDIN
CA-59 2184-2021 To authorize the Board of Health to accept a grant from Central Ohio
Trauma System to continue the coordination of a county-level coalition for
Franklin County in the amount of $7,000.00; and to authorize the
appropriation of $7,000.00 in the Health Department Grants Fund.
($7,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-60 2222-2021 To authorize The Board of Health, to establish purchase orders with
Byers Ford from a previously established Universal Term Contract (UTC)
for the purchase of passenger vehicles; to authorize the expenditure of
$285,000.00 from the Columbus Public Health Special Revenue Fund
2250. ($285,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-61 2298-2021 To authorize and direct the Board of Health to modify by increasing
existing contract with Propio LS LLC, to continue to provide
interpretation/translation services for Columbus Public Health, through
March 31, 2022; and to declare an emergency. ($80,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-62 2300-2021 To authorize the Director of Development to enter into a grant
agreement, in amount up to $132,500.00, with the Young Men’s Christian
Association (known as YMCA of Central Ohio) to assist in providing
relocation services for the residents of the building at their downtown
Columbus location; to authorize the expenditure of up to $132,500.00;
and to declare an emergency. ($132,500.00)
A motion was made by Mitchell Brown, seconded by Rob Dorans, that this
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Abstained: 1- Priscilla Tyson
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Affirmative: 6- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, and Shannon Hardin
CA-63 2315-2021 To authorize the Board of Health to enter into a contract with Nationwide
Children's Hospital for the provision of five WIC Clinics at their facilities;
to authorize the expenditure of $646,571.00 from the Health Department
Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($646,571.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
Approval of the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Mitchell Brown, seconded by Rob Dorans, 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 2330-2021 To authorize the appropriation of $63,022,000.00 within the General
Fund; and to declare an emergency ($63,022,000.00)
A motion was made by Elizabeth Brown, seconded by Mitchell Brown, that this
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
EDUCATION: E. BROWN, CHR. M. BROWN FAVOR HARDIN
SR-2 2182-2021 To authorize the City Auditor to transfer $200,000.00 in appropriation
authority between Object Classes within the Department of Education’s
General Fund operating budget; to authorize a transfer from the General
Fund Citywide Account of $2,000,000.00 to the department; to authorize
and direct the Director of Education to enter into contracts with
high-quality prekindergarten organizations to provide educational
services; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus
City Codes; to authorize the expenditure of up to $4,037,017.50 from the
General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($4,037,017.50)
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
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VETERANS & SENIOR AFFAIRS: M. BROWN, CHR. REMY TYSON HARDIN
SR-3 2291-2021 To authorize a supplemental appropriation in the amount of
$13,038,500.00 and any additional funds or grant awards to the
Recreation and Parks Grant Fund for the operation of various grant
programs administered by the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging; to
authorize the City Auditor to transfer appropriations between object
classes for the Ohio Department of Aging, Franklin County Office on
Aging and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, aging
programs; and to declare an emergency. ($13,038,500.00)
A motion was made by Mitchell Brown, seconded by Rob Dorans, that this
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Abstained: 1- Elizabeth Brown
Affirmative: 6- Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, Priscilla
Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
RULES & REFERENCE: HARDIN, CHR. E. BROWN FAVOR DORANS
M. BROWN
SR-16 1663-2021 To amend Chapter 2307 of the Columbus City Codes with new
provisions regarding human trafficking and sexual exploitation.
Sponsors: Mitchell Brown
A motion was made by Mitchell 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
TABLED UNTIL 9/27/2021
A motion was made by Mitchell Brown, seconded by Priscilla Tyson, that this
Ordinance be Tabled to Certain Date. 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 2360-2021 To amend sections 585.03 and 585.09 of the Columbus City Codes
pertaining to the membership and voting regulations of the Vehicle for
Hire Board; and to repeal existing sections 585.03 and 585.09 of the
Columbus City Codes.
Sponsors: Mitchell Brown
A motion was made by Mitchell 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
PUBLIC UTILITIES: DORANS, CHR. E. BROWN M. BROWN HARDIN
SR-4 2125-2021 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction
contract with Elite Excavating Co. of Ohio, Inc. for the Woodland Ave.
Area Water Line Improvements Project in an amount up to
$3,816,357.88; to encumber $2,000.00 for prevailing wage services
provided by the Department of Public Service; to authorize the
appropriation and transfer of $3,816,357.88 from the Water System
Reserve Fund to the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund; to
authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $3,816,357.88 within the
Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund; to authorize an expenditure
up to $2,000.00 within the Water General Obligations Voted Bond Fund;
and to authorize an amendment to the 2020 Capital Improvements
Budget; for the Division of Water. ($3,818,357.88)
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Elizabeth Brown, that this
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
SR-5 2149-2021 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a
contract with Kendall Electric Inc. for the purchase and delivery of
luminaires for the Division of Power; to authorize the expenditure of
$1,038,045.10 from the Division of Power Operating Fund;
($1,038,045.10)
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 2195-2021 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction
contract with K & W Roofing, Inc. for the Sewer Maintenance Operations
Center Roof Replacement, Phase IV Project; to authorize the transfer
within of $1,420,832.00 and the expenditure of up to $1,418,832.00 from
the Sanitary Sewer General Obligation Bond Fund; to authorize the
expenditure of up to $2,000.00 for Prevailing Wage Services to the
Department of Public Service; and to amend the 2020 Capital
Improvements Budget. ($1,420,832.00)
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
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SR-7 2220-2021 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction
contract with Driven Excavating LLC for the Mock Road Area Water Line
Improvements Project in an amount up to $2,938,894.63; to encumber
funds with the Department of Public Service for construction
administration / inspection and prevailing wage services in an amount up
to $508,128.00; to authorize the appropriation and transfer of
$2,938,894.63 from the Water System Reserve Fund to the Water
Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund; to authorize the appropriation and
expenditure of $2,938,894.63 from the Water Supply Revolving Loan
Account Fund; to authorize an expenditure up to $508,128.00 within the
Water General Obligations Voted Bond Fund; for the Division of Water;
and to authorize an amendment to the 2020 Capital Improvements
Budget. ($3,447,022.63)
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Elizabeth Brown, that this
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
SR-8 2238-2021 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction
contract with Bowen Engineering, Inc. for the Jackson Pike Wastewater
Treatment Plant Cogeneration Facility; to authorize the appropriation and
transfer of $30,132,734.00 from the Sanitary Sewer Reserve Fund to the
Ohio Water Development (OWDA) Loan Fund; to authorize the
appropriation and expenditure of $30,132,734.00 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. ($30,134,734.00)
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
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: FAVOR, CHR. M. BROWN E.
BROWN HARDIN
SR-9 2240-2021 To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into agreements with
and to accept contributions from Pizzuti Land LLC for the construction of
public infrastructure improvements in connection with the Roadway -
Shook Road Phase II project; to authorize the City Auditor to appropriate
funding received from Pizzuti Land LLC for this project; to authorize
refunds of any unneeded funding contributed by Pizzuti Land LLC for the
project; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
A motion was made by Shayla Favor, seconded by Mitchell Brown, that this
Ordinance be Taken from the Table. 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
A motion was made by Shayla Favor, seconded by Mitchell Brown, that this
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Abstained: 1- Elizabeth Brown
Affirmative: 6- Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, Priscilla
Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
SR-10 2305-2021 To authorize the City Attorney to file complaints in order to immediately
appropriate and accept the remaining fee simple and lesser real estate
necessary to timely complete the Operation Safewalks - School
Sidewalks Project; to authorize an expenditure of $2,909.00 from
existing ACDI001068-10; and to declare an emergency. ($2,909.00)
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
HOUSING: FAVOR, CHR. REMY DORANS HARDIN
SR-11 2306-2021 To authorize the Director of Development to enter into grant agreements
with the Young Men’s Christian Association, The Homeless Families
Foundation and the Somali Community Link, Inc. to provide rental and
utility assistance using federal Emergency Rental Assistance 2 funds and
providing for expenses starting January 1, 2021; to authorize the Director
of Development to modify the terms and conditions of the grant
agreements as needed without seeking further City Council approval in
order to align with the most current version of the federal laws,
regulations, and guidance; to authorize an expenditure of up to
$1,500,000.00 of Emergency Rental Assistance 2 funds; and to declare
an emergency ($1,500,000.00)
A motion was made by Shayla Favor, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, that
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & JUDICIARY: FAVOR, CHR. TYSON DORANS HARDIN
SR-12 2325-2021 To authorize the City Attorney to settle the case of Kevin Morgan v. City
of Columbus, et al. pending before the United States District Court for the
Southern District of Ohio, Eastern Division; and to authorize the
expenditure of $400,000.00 from the general fund in payment of the
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settlement.
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
SR-13 2338-2021 To authorize the City Attorney to settle the case of Andrea Boxill v. James
P. O’Grady, et al. pending before the United States District Court for the
Southern District of Ohio, Eastern Division; to authorize the transfer of
$210,000.00 between divisions within the general fund; and to authorize
the expenditure of $210,000.00 from the general fund in payment of the
settlement.
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
SR-14 2364-2021 To authorize the Administrative and Presiding Judge of the Franklin
County Municipal Court to enter into contract with Alvis, Inc. for
assessment specialist services; to authorize an appropriation and
expenditure within the Public Safety Initiatives subfund; and to declare an
emergency. ($150,000.00)
A motion was made by Shayla Favor, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, that
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Abstained: 1- Priscilla Tyson
Affirmative: 6- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, and Shannon Hardin
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: REMY, CHR. FAVOR DORANS HARDIN
SR-15 0145X-2021 To accept the recommendations of the 2021 Columbus Tax Incentive
Review Council regarding the continuation, modification or cancellation
of all property tax incentives based on the evaluation of Reporting Year
2020; and to declare an emergency
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Shayla Favor, that
this Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Abstained: 1- Elizabeth Brown
Affirmative: 6- Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, Priscilla
Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
RULES & REFERENCE: HARDIN, CHR. E. BROWN FAVOR DORANS
TYSON
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SR-18 2328-2021 To enact, amend, and repeal various code sections in Title 2, Title 5, Title
7, Title 9, Title 13, Title 31, Title 33, Title 45, and Title 47 in order to
transfer the Code Enforcement Division from the Department of
Development to the Department of Building and Zoning Services, and to
declare an emergency.
Sponsors: Priscilla Tyson
A motion was made by Priscilla Tyson, seconded by Shayla Favor, that this
Ordinance be Amended as submitted to the Clerk. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
A motion was made by Priscilla Tyson, seconded by Shayla Favor, that this
Ordinance be Amended to Emergency. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
A motion was made by Priscilla Tyson, seconded by Shayla Favor, that this
Ordinance be Approved as Amended. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Shayla Favor, 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 6:30 P.M.
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Columbus City Council
Monday, September 20, 2021 5:00 PM City Council Chambers, Rm 231
REGULAR MEETING NO. 39 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
at 5:00 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
ROLL CALL
READING AND DISPOSAL OF THE JOURNAL
COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS RECEIVED BY CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION
E. BROWN
1 0154X-2021 To Recognize the Work of Alianza 614 to Support the Hispanic
Community and All Communities in Columbus
Sponsors: Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor,
Emmanuel V. Remy, Priscilla Tyson and Shannon G. Hardin
TYSON
2 0153X-2021 To proclaim September as Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month in the
City of Columbus and to recognize and thank the Columbus Urban
League Young Professionals, Beyond the Cell, the Ohio Sickle Cell and
Health Association, the Faith Thomas Foundation, the Ohio State
University Comprehensive Cancer Center, Nationwide Children’s
Hospital, the Greater Columbus Chapter of the American Red Cross,
African American Greek organizations and affected families for their
advocacy and commitment to bringing awareness to Sickle Cell Disease.
Sponsors: Priscilla Tyson, Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel V. Remy and Shannon G.
Hardin
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
FR FIRST READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION
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FINANCE: E. BROWN CHR. TYSON M. BROWN HARDIN
FR-1 2244-2021 To authorize the Finance and Management Director, on behalf of the Fleet
Management Division, to establish a purchase order with Esec
Corporation, for one (1) non CDL roll back wrecker; to amend the 2020
Capital Improvement Budget; and to authorize the transfer within and the
expenditure of $129,535.00 from the Fleet Management Capital Fund.
($129,535.00)
FR-2 2262-2021 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 The Righter Company, Inc.
for services related to elevator modernization at Fire Station 1&9 located
at 300 North 4th Street; to authorize the transfer of $60,300.00 between
projects within the Public Safety Voted Bond Fund; and to authorize the
expenditure of $280,300.00 from the Public Safety Voted Bond Fund.
($280,300.00 )
FR-3 2282-2021 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a
contract on behalf of the Office of Construction Management with The
Righter Company, Inc. for elevator modernization a the Fire Training
Academy; and to authorize the expenditure of $282,276.00 from the
Public Safety Voted Bond Fund. ($282,276.00 )
FR-4 2345-2021 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to renew and modify
a contract with Byers, Minton & Associates, LLC, for a consulting services
contract related to state government relations; and to authorize the
expenditure of $60,000.00 from the general fund. ($60,000.00)
PUBLIC SAFETY: M. BROWN, CHR. TYSON REMY HARDIN
FR-5 2339-2021 To authorize an appropriation of $4,842,064.92 from the unappropriated
balance of the Law Enforcement Contraband Seizure Fund to the Division
of Police to fund travel and training needs and to purchase equipment,
supplies, and services. ($4,842,064.92 )
PUBLIC UTILITIES: DORANS, CHR. E. BROWN M. BROWN HARDIN
FR-6 2181-2021 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and increase an
engineering agreement with Resource International, for professional
engineering services for the Twin Lakes Upper Dam and Greenlawn Low
Head Dam Improvements project for the Division of Sewerage &
Drainage/Stormwater Section; to authorize a transfer within up to
$486,311.12, and an expenditure in an amount up to $501,311.12 within
the Storm Sewer Bond Fund, and to authorize an amendment to the 2020
Capital Improvement Budget. ($501,311.12)
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FR-7 2231-2021 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a
contract with Vargo Companies for the purchase and installation of high
bay shelving at the Dublin Road Water Plant for the Division of Water; to
authorize a transfer and expenditure up to $35,625.00 within the Water
General Obligations Bond Fund; and to authorize an amendment to the
2020 Capital Improvements Budget. ($35,625.00)
FR-8 2283-2021 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 Agreement, with Itron, Inc.,
for electronic transmitters, for the Division of Water; to authorize a transfer
and expenditure up to $500,000.00 within the Water General Obligations
Bonds Fund; and to authorize an amendment to the 2020 Capital
Improvements Budget. ($500,000.00)
FR-9 2348-2021 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a planned renewal
of the Specialty Maintenance Crafts Services contract with Righter
Company, Inc., for the Department of Public Utilities, and to authorize the
expenditure of $950,000.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund
and $200,000.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund. ($1,150,000.00)
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & JUDICIARY: FAVOR, CHR. TYSON DORANS HARDIN
FR-10 2299-2021 To approve the settlement in the case of the Cities of Cincinnati and
Columbus v. First Energy, et al., Case No. 20-cv-7005 and to accept a
deposit of $35,750.00 to be deposited into the General Fund.
ZONING: TYSON, CHR. E. BROWN M. BROWN DORANS FAVOR REMY TYSON
HARDIN
FR-11 2356-2021 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.037, R-2F,
residential district; 3312.49, Minimum numbers of parking spaces
required; 3332.05(A), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.14, R-2F
area district requirements; 3332.19, Fronting on a public street; 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 1146-1148 E. LONG ST. (43203), to permit a single-unit
dwelling (a carriage house) on the rear of a lot developed with a two-unit
dwelling with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential
District (Council Variance #CV21-065).
FR-12 2357-2021 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3355.03, C-3
permitted uses; 3363.01, M-manufacturing districts; 3309.14, Height
districts; 3355.09, C-3 District setback lines; and 3372.705(B), Building
design standards, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at
3632 INDIANOLA AVE. (43214), to permit an apartment building and to
conform an existing extended stay hotel in the C-3, Commercial District
and the M, Manufacturing District with reduced development standards
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(Council Variance #CV21-049).
CA CONSENT ACTIONS
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION:
DORANS
CA-1 0156X-2021 To Recognize the 10th Anniversary of Franklinton Cycle Works and
Celebrate their Contributions to the City of Columbus.
Sponsors: Rob Dorans, Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Shayla Favor,
Emmanuel V. Remy, Priscilla Tyson and Shannon G. Hardin
HARDIN
CA-2 0159X-2021 To honor, recognize and celebrate the life and service of Faye Childs
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 2057-2021 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a
Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Tire Repair Products
with Michael Yost, dba Tech Source LTD; and to authorize the
expenditure of $1.00 from General Budget Reservation BRPO001670.
($1.00).
CA-4 2099-2021 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to modify a
contract with SGI Matrix, LLC., for the purpose of providing for emergency
repairs to doors located on the 2nd floor of City Hall, 90 West Broad
Street; and to authorize an expenditure of $30,000.00 from the general
fund. ($30,000.00)
CA-5 2103-2021 To authorize the Finance and Management Director, on behalf of the Fleet
Management Division to enter into contract with SCA of Ohio, LLC. for the
purchase of three (3) Riding Floor Scrubbers; to amend the 2020 Capital
Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of funds between projects
within the Fleet Management Capital Fund; and to authorize the
expenditure of $81,450.00 from the Fleet Management Capital Fund.
($81,450.00)
CA-6 2107-2021 To authorize the Finance and Management Director, on behalf of the Fleet
Management Division, to establish a purchase order with Byers Ford from
a previously established Universal Term Contract (UTC) for the purchase
of one (1) truck cab chassis to later be up-fit as a tire service truck and
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three (3) mechanics trucks; to authorize the transfer within and the
expenditure of $310,235.00 from the Fleet Management Capital Fund;
and to amend the 2020 Capital Improvement Budget. ($310,235.00)
CA-7 2124-2021 To authorize the Finance and Management Director, on behalf of the
Facilities Management Division, to renew a contract with Dove Building
Services, Inc. for custodial services at Columbus Public Health; and to
authorize the expenditure of $305,070.12 from the general fund
($305,070.12)
CA-8 2138-2021 To authorize the Finance and Management Director, on behalf of the Fleet
Management Division, to establish a purchase order with Leswego Corp.,
DBA Anglin Equipment CJM Solutions, for the purchase of one (1) set of
mobile column lifts; to amend the 2020 Capital Improvement Budget; and
to authorize the transfer within and the expenditure of $47,818.86 from the
Fleet Management Capital Fund. ($47,818.86)
CA-9 2141-2021 To authorize the Finance and Management Director, on behalf of the
Facilities Management Division, to renew a contract with Key Cleaning
Connection, LLC, for custodial services at the Columbus Police
Academy; and to authorize the expenditure of $237,654.00 from the
general fund. ($237,654.00)
CA-10 2167-2021 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into two (2)
Universal Term Contracts for the option to purchase Aftermarket Refuse
Body Parts with Wastebuilt Environmental Solutions, LLC and Holtz
Industries, Inc.; and to authorize the expenditure of $2.00 from General
Budget Reservation BRPO001670. ($2.00).
CA-11 2178-2021 To authorize the Finance and Management Director, on behalf of the Fleet
Management Division to enter into contract with Toyota Material Handling
Ohio for the purchase three (3) electric powered flatbed carts; to amend
the 2020 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of funds
between projects within the Fleet Management Capital Fund; and to
authorize the expenditure of $39,889.32 from the Fleet Management
Capital Fund. ($39,889.32)
CA-12 2185-2021 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to renew a contract
on behalf of the Facilities Management Division with Winnscapes for
snow removal services; and to authorize the expenditure of $189,872.10
from the general fund. ($189,872.10)
CA-13 2198-2021 To authorize the Finance and Management Director, on behalf of the Fleet
Management Division, to establish a purchase order with Roberts Service
Group from a previously established Universal Term Contract (UTC) for
the purchase of circuit breaker replacement services; and to authorize the
expenditure of $19,790.00 from the Fleet Management Capital Fund.
($19,790.00)
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CA-14 2250-2021 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a
Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Emergency Vehicle
Lighting and Warning Equipment with Parr Public Safety Equipment, Inc.;
and to authorize the expenditure of $1.00 from General Budget
Reservation BRPO001670. ($1.00).
RECREATION & PARKS: E. BROWN, CHR. DORANS M. BROWN HARDIN
CA-15 1994-2021 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract
with Technical Choice, LLC for the Raymond Memorial Golf Course
Irrigation Improvements Design Project; to authorize the transfer of
$74,320.00 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund, to
authorize the amendment of the 2020 Capital Improvements Budget; to
authorize the expenditure of $74,320.00 from the Recreation and Parks
Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($74,320.00)
CA-16 2038-2021 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract
with GPD Group for the Alkire Park Improvements - Phase 1 Project; to
authorize the appropriation of $116,998.00 within the Recreation and
Parks Permanent Improvement Fund 7747; to authorize the expenditure
of $116,998.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to
declare an emergency. ($116,998.00)
CA-17 2042-2021 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract
with Tyevco, Inc. for the Old Oaks Gazebo Electrification UIRF Project; to
authorize the expenditure of $50,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks
Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($50,000.00)
CA-18 2043-2021 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract
with Procon Professional Construction Services, Inc. for the UIRF -
Maloney Park Improvements Project; to authorize the expenditure of
$327,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to
declare an emergency. ($327,000.00)
CA-19 2307-2021 To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into
a grant agreement with the Ohio Arts Council and accept a grant in the
amount of $27,114.00 for Cultural Arts Center Arts Programming; to
authorize the appropriation of $54,228.00 in the Recreation and Parks
Grant Fund; to authorize the transfer of $27,114.00 in matching funds
within the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($54,228.00)
EDUCATION: E. BROWN, CHR. M. BROWN FAVOR HARDIN
CA-20 2053-2021 To authorize the Director of the Department of Education to enter into a
new, additional 2021-2022 Ready4Success contract with the Crane
Center for Early Childhood Research and Policy at The Ohio State
University using 2020-2021 funds already allocated, so that they may
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continue to work with teachers and early learners impacted by the
COVID-19 Pandemic.
PUBLIC SAFETY: M. BROWN, CHR. TYSON REMY HARDIN
CA-21 2256-2021 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to associate all
general budget reservations resulting from this ordinance to Arrow
Energy, Inc. for the purchase of jet “A” fuel for the Division of Police from
an existing universal term contract; to authorize the expenditure of
$232,000.00 from the General Fund. ($232,000.00)
CA-22 2288-2021 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into two (2)
Universal Term Contracts for the option to purchase Police Miscellaneous
Uniform Parts with Galls LLC and Lawmens & Shooters Supply Inc; and to
authorize the expenditure of $2.00 from General Budget Reservation
BRPO001670; and to declare an emergency. ($2.00).
CA-23 2292-2021 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into two (2)
Universal Term Contracts for the option to purchase Police Body Armor
and Tactical Gear with Galls LLC and Vance Outdoors Inc; and to
authorize the expenditure of $2.00 from General Budget Reservation
BRPO001670; and to declare an emergency. ($2.00).
CA-24 2342-2021 To authorize and direct the Director of Public Safety of the City of
Columbus to accept a subgrantee award through the FY2020 Improving
Criminal Justice Responses Subgrant Award program from the
Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women and the Ohio
Office of Criminal Justice Services via the Franklin County Board of
Commissioners, Office of Justice Policy and Programs; to authorize Sgt.
Richard Ketcham as the official City representative to act in connection
with the VAWA subgrant; to authorize an appropriation of $50,907.00
from the unappropriated balance of the General Government Grant Fund
to the Division of Police to cover the overtime costs associated with the
Blueprint for Safety: An Inter-Agency Response to Domestic Violence
Project; and to declare an emergency. ($50,907.00)
VETERANS & SENIOR AFFAIRS: M. BROWN, CHR. REMY TYSON HARDIN
CA-25 2102-2021 To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to transfer of
$182,489.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund to the
Recreation and Parks Grant Fund for a Title III-A Project Grant match.
($182,489.00)
PUBLIC UTILITIES: DORANS, CHR. E. BROWN M. BROWN HARDIN
CA-26 2052-2021 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management on behalf of the
Director of Public Utilities to enter into contract with Hydro-Thermal
Corporation for the purchase of a Steam Injector for the Division of
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Sewerage and Drainage; and to authorize the expenditure of $51,806.00
from the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund. ($51,806.00)
CA-27 2132-2021 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a planned
modification of the 2020-2022 Construction Administration and Inspection
Services Agreement with Stantec Consulting Services for the Division of
Water’s Woodland Ave. Area Water Line Improvements; and to authorize
an expenditure up to $439,373.52 within the Water General Obligations
Bond Fund. ($439,373.52)
CA-28 2155-2021 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and increase the
Professional Construction Management II (PCM II) Services agreement
with AECOM Technical Services, for the Division of Water; to authorize a
transfer and an expenditure up to $600,000.00 within the Water General
Obligations Bond Fund; and to authorize an amendment to the 2020
Capital Improvements Budget. ($600,000.00)
CA-29 2156-2021 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a
contract with Brugh Industrial Engineering to purchase Schneider Electric
Magelis XBGT Upgrade installation and equipment at the Southerly
Wastewater Treatment Plant for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage;
and to authorize the expenditure of $71,669.00 from the Sewer Operating
Fund. ($71,669.00)
CA-30 2193-2021 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and increase the
2020 - 2022 Construction Administration and Inspection Services
Agreement with Resource International, Inc. for the Second Barrel
Interconnector Augmentation Project; to authorize a transfer within and an
expenditure of up to $744,529.85 within the Sanitary General Obligation
Bond Fund; and to amend the 2020 Capital Improvement Budget.
($744,529.85)
CA-31 2194-2021 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and increase the
2020 - 2022 Construction Administration and Inspection Services
agreement with H. R. Gray & Associates, Inc. for the Division of
Sewerage and Drainage’s Blueprint Linden Linview Park and TSS
Regional Bioretention Basin Projects; and to authorize the transfers within
and expenditures up to $864,726.79 from the Sanitary General
Obligations Bond Fund; and to amend the 2020 Capital Improvement
Budget. ($864,726.79)
CA-32 2199-2021 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction
contract with 2K General Company for the Southerly Waste
WaterTreatment Plant East Primary Administration Lab HVAC
Replacements; to authorize the transfer within of $782,890.00 and the
expenditure of up to $782,890.00 from the Sanitary Sewer General
Obligation Bond Fund; and to amend the 2020 Capital Improvements
Budget. ($782,890.00)
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CA-33 2200-2021 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction
contract with General Temperature Control, Inc. for the JPWWTP PIB
HVAC UNIT H5 Replacement; to authorize the transfer within of
$251,128.00 and the expenditure of up to $251,128.00 from the Sanitary
Sewer General Obligation Bond Fund; and to amend the 2020 Capital
Improvements Budget. ($251,128.00)
CA-34 2206-2021 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a
contract with Rexel USA, Inc. for the purchase of Aluminum Poles,
Fiberglass Poles, Aluminum Bases and Brackets for the Division of
Power; and to authorize the expenditure of $394,291.00 from the Power
Operating Fund. ($394,291.00)
CA-35 2274-2021 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 easement rights described and recorded in Instrument Number
198005050010644, Recorder’s Office, Franklin County, Ohio. ($0.00)
CA-36 2279-2021 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to pay the Water Pollution
Control Loan Fund Loan Fee to the Ohio Water Development Authority for
the Center Large Diameter Sanitary Rehabilitation Project; to authorize
the expenditure of $20,388.00 from the Sewerage System Operating
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($20,388.00)
CA-37 2286-2021 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to pay the Water Pollution
Control Loan Fund Loan Fee to the Ohio Water Development Authority for
the Center Large Diameter Sanitary Rehabilitation Project; to authorize
the expenditure of $3,561.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund;
and to declare an emergency. ($3,561.00)
CA-38 2287-2021 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to pay the Water Pollution
Control Loan Fund Loan Fee to the Ohio Water Development Authority for
the Holt/Somersworth Area Stormwater System Improvements Project
loan; to authorize the expenditure of $12,618.00 from the Stormwater
System Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($12,618.00)
CA-39 2297-2021 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 Agreement for Light Duty
Trucks for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage with George Byers
Sons, Inc.; and to authorize the expenditure of $132,824.00 from the
Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency.
($132,824.00)
NEIGHBORHOODS: DORANS, CHR. FAVOR TYSON HARDIN
CA-40 2407-2021 To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with the
Columbus Music Commission in support of the Nancy Wilson Tribute
Concert held on September 10, 2021; to authorize an appropriation and
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expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an
emergency. ($8,511.00)
Sponsors: Rob Dorans and Emmanuel V. Remy
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: FAVOR, CHR. M. BROWN E. BROWN
HARDIN
CA-41 0134X-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
Arterial Street Rehabilitation - SR161 - I71 to Cleveland Avenue Phase I.
($0.00)
CA-42 2153-2021 To name, as yet unnamed, two (2) cul-de-sacs recently annexed to the
City of Columbus as Rail Northern Court and Rail Southern Court.
CA-43 2196-2021 To amend the 2020 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City
Attorney's Office to contract for professional services, to negotiate with
property owners, and to acquire fee simple title and lesser interests in and
to property needed for the Operation Sidewalks - School Sidewalks 2018
program; to authorize the City Attorney's Office to negotiate with property
owners to acquire the additional rights-of-way necessary to complete this
project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $240,000.00 from the Streets
& Highways Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($240,000.00)
CA-44 2232-2021 To amend the 2020 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the
Director of Public Service to enter into contract with Danbert Electric
Corporation for the Roadway - Sullivant Avenue - Hague to I70 - Street
Lighting project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $487,768.26 from
the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency.
($487,768.26)
CA-45 2346-2021 To authorize the Director of Public Service to accept the plat titled “Astor
Park Garage and Cahill Drive” from Confluence Development, LLC; and
to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
HOUSING: FAVOR, CHR. REMY DORANS HARDIN
CA-46 2245-2021 To authorize the Director of Development to renew a contract with
Watson’s Lawn Care LLC for an additional year to provide Lawn Care
and Miscellaneous Maintenance services for properties held by the
Division of Land Redevelopment in an amount up to $20,000.00; to
authorize the expenditure of up to $20,000.00 from the Land Management
Fund; to authorize the payment of expenses starting February 28, 2021;
and to declare an emergency. ($20,000.00)
CA-47 2246-2021 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute
any and all necessary agreements and deeds for conveyance of title of
one parcel of real property (0000 N 20th St.) held in the Land Bank
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pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program and to declare an emergency.
CA-48 2265-2021 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 (2828 N Hiawatha St.) held in the Land Bank
pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program and to declare an emergency.
CA-49 2284-2021 To amend Ordinance 0481-2021, passed March 8, 2021, related to the
conveyance of title for 3092 E 12th Ave. held in the Land Bank, to amend
the Selling price from $10,622.00 to $6,000.00; and to declare an
emergency.
CA-50 2285-2021 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 (407 Frebis Ave.) held in the Land Bank
pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program and to declare an emergency.
CA-51 2294-2021 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 (163 N 22nd St.) held in the Land Bank
pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program and to declare an emergency.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & JUDICIARY: FAVOR, CHR. TYSON DORANS HARDIN
CA-52 2281-2021 To authorize and direct the Administrative Judge of the Franklin County
Municipal Court to accept a grant modification to increase the award
amount and extend the expiration of the original award from the Franklin
County Office of Homeland Security & Justice Programs; to appropriate
an additional $7,000.00 from the unappropriated balance of the general
government grant fund to the Franklin County Municipal Court Department
of Probation and Pretrial Services for the purpose of continuing 3
assessment specialists from Alvis incorporated for the provision of
pre-trial intake and risk-based assessments supporting a reduction in the
length of time necessary to assign probationers to appropriate
caseloads; and to declare an emergency. ($7,000.00)
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: REMY, CHR. FAVOR DORANS HARDIN
CA-53 2214-2021 To accept the application (AN21-002) of Tucker Bear Capital LLC for the
annexation of certain territory containing 7.7± acres in Mifflin Township.
CA-54 2215-2021 To accept the application (AN21-003) of Tucker Bear Capital LLC for the
annexation of certain territory containing 5.2± acres in Mifflin Township.
CA-55 2263-2021 To accept the application (AN21-007) of United Urgent Care LLC for the
annexation of certain territory containing 0.61± acres in Franklin
Township.
CA-56 2264-2021 To accept the application (AN21-010) of A&M Solutions Provider LLC &
Waheed Gul for the annexation of certain territory containing 0.9± acres in
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Washington Township and to authorize the submission of a petition to the
Board of Commissioners of Franklin County, Ohio, requesting a change
in the boundary lines of Montgomery Township so as to make them
identical with the corporate boundaries of the city of Columbus for this
annexation.
CA-57 2289-2021 To accept the application (AN21-006) of Thomas and Robin Richey for
the annexation of certain territory containing 8.95± acres in Blendon
Township and to authorize the submission of a petition to the Board of
Commissioners of Franklin County, Ohio, requesting a change in the
boundary lines of Montgomery Township so as to make them identical
with the corporate boundaries of the city of Columbus for this annexation.
CA-58 2290-2021 To accept the application (AN21-012) of Jeffrey D and Rose M Lyons for
the annexation of certain territory containing 1.12± acres in Perry
Township and to authorize the submission of a petition to the Board of
Commissioners of Franklin County, Ohio, requesting a change in the
boundary lines of Montgomery Township so as to make them identical
with the corporate boundaries of the city of Columbus for this annexation.
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES: TYSON, CHR. REMY E. BROWN HARDIN
CA-59 2184-2021 To authorize the Board of Health to accept a grant from Central Ohio
Trauma System to continue the coordination of a county-level coalition for
Franklin County in the amount of $7,000.00; and to authorize the
appropriation of $7,000.00 in the Health Department Grants Fund.
($7,000.00)
CA-60 2222-2021 To authorize The Board of Health, to establish purchase orders with
Byers Ford from a previously established Universal Term Contract (UTC)
for the purchase of passenger vehicles; to authorize the expenditure of
$285,000.00 from the Columbus Public Health Special Revenue Fund
2250. ($285,000.00)
CA-61 2298-2021 To authorize and direct the Board of Health to modify by increasing
existing contract with Propio LS LLC, to continue to provide
interpretation/translation services for Columbus Public Health, through
March 31, 2022; and to declare an emergency. ($80,000.00)
CA-62 2300-2021 To authorize the Director of Development to enter into a grant agreement,
in amount up to $132,500.00, with the Young Men’s Christian Association
(known as YMCA of Central Ohio) to assist in providing relocation
services for the residents of the building at their downtown Columbus
location; to authorize the expenditure of up to $132,500.00; and to declare
an emergency. ($132,500.00)
CA-63 2315-2021 To authorize the Board of Health to enter into a contract with Nationwide
Children's Hospital for the provision of five WIC Clinics at their facilities; to
authorize the expenditure of $646,571.00 from the Health Department
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Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($646,571.00)
SR EMERGENCY, TABLED AND 2ND READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION
FINANCE: E. BROWN CHR. TYSON M. BROWN HARDIN
SR-1 2330-2021 To authorize the appropriation of $63,022,000.00 within the General
Fund; and to declare an emergency ($63,022,000.00)
EDUCATION: E. BROWN, CHR. M. BROWN FAVOR HARDIN
SR-2 2182-2021 To authorize the City Auditor to transfer $200,000.00 in appropriation
authority between Object Classes within the Department of Education’s
General Fund operating budget; to authorize a transfer from the General
Fund Citywide Account of $2,000,000.00 to the department; to authorize
and direct the Director of Education to enter into contracts with
high-quality prekindergarten organizations to provide educational
services; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus
City Codes; to authorize the expenditure of up to $4,037,017.50 from the
General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($4,037,017.50)
VETERANS & SENIOR AFFAIRS: M. BROWN, CHR. REMY TYSON HARDIN
SR-3 2291-2021 To authorize a supplemental appropriation in the amount of
$13,038,500.00 and any additional funds or grant awards to the
Recreation and Parks Grant Fund for the operation of various grant
programs administered by the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging; to
authorize the City Auditor to transfer appropriations between object
classes for the Ohio Department of Aging, Franklin County Office on
Aging and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, aging
programs; and to declare an emergency. ($13,038,500.00)
PUBLIC UTILITIES: DORANS, CHR. E. BROWN M. BROWN HARDIN
SR-4 2125-2021 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction
contract with Elite Excavating Co. of Ohio, Inc. for the Woodland Ave.
Area Water Line Improvements Project in an amount up to
$3,816,357.88; to encumber $2,000.00 for prevailing wage services
provided by the Department of Public Service; to authorize the
appropriation and transfer of $3,816,357.88 from the Water System
Reserve Fund to the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund; to
authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $3,816,357.88 within the
Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund; to authorize an expenditure
up to $2,000.00 within the Water General Obligations Voted Bond Fund;
and to authorize an amendment to the 2020 Capital Improvements
Budget; for the Division of Water. ($3,818,357.88)
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SR-5 2149-2021 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a
contract with Kendall Electric Inc. for the purchase and delivery of
luminaires for the Division of Power; to authorize the expenditure of
$1,038,045.10 from the Division of Power Operating Fund;
($1,038,045.10)
SR-6 2195-2021 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction
contract with K & W Roofing, Inc. for the Sewer Maintenance Operations
Center Roof Replacement, Phase IV Project; to authorize the transfer
within of $1,420,832.00 and the expenditure of up to $1,418,832.00 from
the Sanitary Sewer General Obligation Bond Fund; to authorize the
expenditure of up to $2,000.00 for Prevailing Wage Services to the
Department of Public Service; and to amend the 2020 Capital
Improvements Budget. ($1,420,832.00)
SR-7 2220-2021 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction
contract with Driven Excavating LLC for the Mock Road Area Water Line
Improvements Project in an amount up to $2,938,894.63; to encumber
funds with the Department of Public Service for construction
administration / inspection and prevailing wage services in an amount up
to $508,128.00; to authorize the appropriation and transfer of
$2,938,894.63 from the Water System Reserve Fund to the Water Supply
Revolving Loan Account Fund; to authorize the appropriation and
expenditure of $2,938,894.63 from the Water Supply Revolving Loan
Account Fund; to authorize an expenditure up to $508,128.00 within the
Water General Obligations Voted Bond Fund; for the Division of Water;
and to authorize an amendment to the 2020 Capital Improvements
Budget. ($3,447,022.63)
SR-8 2238-2021 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction
contract with Bowen Engineering, Inc. for the Jackson Pike Wastewater
Treatment Plant Cogeneration Facility; to authorize the appropriation and
transfer of $30,132,734.00 from the Sanitary Sewer Reserve Fund to the
Ohio Water Development (OWDA) Loan Fund; to authorize the
appropriation and expenditure of $30,132,734.00 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. ($30,134,734.00)
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: FAVOR, CHR. M. BROWN E. BROWN
HARDIN
SR-9 2240-2021 To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into agreements with
and to accept contributions from Pizzuti Land LLC for the construction of
public infrastructure improvements in connection with the Roadway -
Shook Road Phase II project; to authorize the City Auditor to appropriate
funding received from Pizzuti Land LLC for this project; to authorize
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refunds of any unneeded funding contributed by Pizzuti Land LLC for the
project; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
(TABLED 9/13/21)
SR-10 2305-2021 To authorize the City Attorney to file complaints in order to immediately
appropriate and accept the remaining fee simple and lesser real estate
necessary to timely complete the Operation Safewalks - School
Sidewalks Project; to authorize an expenditure of $2,909.00 from existing
ACDI001068-10; and to declare an emergency. ($2,909.00)
HOUSING: FAVOR, CHR. REMY DORANS HARDIN
SR-11 2306-2021 To authorize the Director of Development to enter into grant agreements
with the Young Men’s Christian Association, The Homeless Families
Foundation and the Somali Community Link, Inc. to provide rental and
utility assistance using federal Emergency Rental Assistance 2 funds and
providing for expenses starting January 1, 2021; to authorize the Director
of Development to modify the terms and conditions of the grant
agreements as needed without seeking further City Council approval in
order to align with the most current version of the federal laws, regulations,
and guidance; to authorize an expenditure of up to $1,500,000.00 of
Emergency Rental Assistance 2 funds; and to declare an emergency
($1,500,000.00)
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & JUDICIARY: FAVOR, CHR. TYSON DORANS HARDIN
SR-12 2325-2021 To authorize the City Attorney to settle the case of Kevin Morgan v. City of
Columbus, et al. pending before the United States District Court for the
Southern District of Ohio, Eastern Division; and to authorize the
expenditure of $400,000.00 from the general fund in payment of the
settlement.
SR-13 2338-2021 To authorize the City Attorney to settle the case of Andrea Boxill v. James
P. O’Grady, et al. pending before the United States District Court for the
Southern District of Ohio, Eastern Division; to authorize the transfer of
$210,000.00 between divisions within the general fund; and to authorize
the expenditure of $210,000.00 from the general fund in payment of the
settlement.
SR-14 2364-2021 To authorize the Administrative and Presiding Judge of the Franklin
County Municipal Court to enter into contract with Alvis, Inc. for
assessment specialist services; to authorize an appropriation and
expenditure within the Public Safety Initiatives subfund; and to declare an
emergency. ($150,000.00)
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: REMY, CHR. FAVOR DORANS HARDIN
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SR-15 0145X-2021 To accept the recommendations of the 2021 Columbus Tax Incentive
Review Council regarding the continuation, modification or cancellation of
all property tax incentives based on the evaluation of Reporting Year
2020; and to declare an emergency
RULES & REFERENCE: HARDIN, CHR. E. BROWN FAVOR DORANS
M. BROWN
SR-16 1663-2021 To amend Chapter 2307 of the Columbus City Codes with new provisions
regarding human trafficking and sexual exploitation.
Sponsors: Mitchell Brown
(TABLED 7/12/21)
SR-17 2360-2021 To amend sections 585.03 and 585.09 of the Columbus City Codes
pertaining to the membership and voting regulations of the Vehicle for
Hire Board; and to repeal existing sections 585.03 and 585.09 of the
Columbus City Codes.
Sponsors: Mitchell Brown
TYSON
SR-18 2328-2021 To enact, amend, and repeal various code sections in Title 2, Title 5, Title
7, Title 9, Title 13, Title 31, Title 33, Title 45, and Title 47 in order to
transfer the Code Enforcement Division from the Department of
Development to the Department of Building and Zoning Services.
Sponsors: Priscilla Tyson
ADJOURNMENT
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