Legislation

To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Office of Construction Management, to enter into a construction contract with General Maintenance & Engineering Co. for the Roof Restoration & Replacement Phase II (2024) project; to authorize a transfer of $2,863,000.00 between the General Fund Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and the Construction Management Capital Improvement Fund; to authorize the appropriation of $2,863,000.00 in the Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and Construction Management Capital Improvement Fund; to authorize an expenditure up to $2,863,000.00 from the Construction Management Capital Improvement Fund; to provide for payment of prevailing wage services to the Department of Public Service; and to declare an emergency. ($2,863,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to establish a contract with Jerry Pate Turf and Irrigation, Inc. dba Century Equipment to purchase a Slope Mower for the Division of Water; and to authorize the expenditure of $72,315.27 from the Water Operating Fund. ($72,315.27)

To authorize the Director of the Office of Education and the Director of the Department of Development to each modify an existing Operations Agreement and License Agreement with Columbus Early Learning Centers to serve as the operator and licensee of the Hilltop Early Learning Center; to authorize the Director of the Office of Education to pay rent annually to the Department of Development for the city building located at 45 Clarendon Avenue; to authorize the expenditure of $2,990,801.28 from the Office of Education; and to declare an emergency. ($2,990,801.28)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to renew a contract with Brown Enterprise Solutions, LLC for Veeam Data Platform Advance Universal subscription; and to authorize the expenditure of $152,570.00 from the Department of Technology, Information Services operating fund. ($152,570.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a contract modification with Travco for the Lead Service Line Replacement - Pilot Program project; to authorize an amendment to the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation and transfer of funds from the Water Reserve Fund to the Water Fresh Water Market Rate Fund; to authorize the appropriation of funds; to expend up to $1,000,000.00 from the Water Fresh Water Market Rate Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,000,000.00)

Notice/Advertisement Title: Please See Public Service Director's Order -- Placement of Traffic Control Devices as Recommended by the Division of Traffic Management -- Effective Date: 05/19/2025 Contact Name: Stephanie Mills Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-6328 Contact Email Address: sjmills@columbus.gov

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into four (4) Universal Term Contracts for the option to purchase Traffic Sign Posts & Street Name Sign Posts with MDSolutions Inc., Canuck Power Inc., Lightle Enterprises of Ohio, LLC and Eberl Iron Works, Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of $4.00; and to declare an emergency. ($4.00).

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to establish a contract with Logistics 365 Inc for the purchase and delivery of one propane forklift for the Department of Public Utilities; to authorize the expenditure of up to $79,997.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund. ($79,997.00)

To authorize the City Auditor to enter into an agreement along with the Auditor of the State of Ohio, and Rea & Associates, Inc., for professional auditing services for calendar year 2025; to waive the relevant competitive bidding provisions Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of up to $352,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($352,000.00)

To amend Ordinance No. 3146-2019 in order to both appropriate and authorize the expenditure of monies deposited in the Trolley Barn DRD Fund pursuant to the DRD Agreement and to appoint the initial members of the DRD Advisory Committee reviewing funding requests and making recommendations for monies in the Trolley Barn DRD. ($0.00)

To authorize appropriation to City Council in the general fund for purposes of transfer to the Director of Recreation and Parks, on behalf of the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging, in support of its Housing Assistance Program; to authorize a transfer between the general fund and the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $100,000.00 within the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency ($100,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to establish a contract with Liftnow Automotive Equipment Corp. to purchase Mobile Column Lifts for the Division of Water; and to authorize the expenditure of $54,442.96 from the Water Operating Fund. ($54,442.96)

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew a contract with CUES Inc. to provide the GraniteNet SaaS cloud platform and applications for field closed circuit television video (CCTV) inspections for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage (DOSD); and to authorize the expenditure of $43,738.00 from the Sewer Operating Sanitary Fund. ($43,738.00)

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into two (2) Universal Term Contracts for the option to purchase Traffic Control Sign Sheeting with MD Solutions Inc. and Osburn Associates Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of $2.00 ; and to declare an emergency. ($2.00).

To authorize the Director of Public Service to initiate service for the Accelerated Mobility Playbook Technical Assistant Grant through City Thread to supplement the Bike Plus planning efforts; to authorize the expenditure of the grant match requirement of $15,000.00, to be paid in advance of granted services rendered; and to declare an emergency. ($15,000.00)

To celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Legacy Fund

To authorize the director of the Department of Public Utilities to execute those document(s) necessary to release the City’s easement rights described and recorded in Instrument Number 198210140098559, Recorder’s Office, Franklin County, Ohio. ($0.00)

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to modify the contract for the option to purchase Structural Firefighting Boots with Phoenix Safety Outfitters LLC, and to declare an emergency. (0.00)

To authorize the Finance and Management Director, on behalf of the Facilities Management Division, to enter into a contract with Roberts Service Group, Inc. for the Facilities Management - Paver Replacement project; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Codes; to authorize an amendment to the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer and expenditure up to $379,975.00 within the Construction Management Capital Improvement Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($379,975.00)

To appropriate funds within the Federal Transportation Grants Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with Strawser Paving Co., Inc. for the Resurfacing-Urban Paving-FRA-23-15.30 Indianola Avenue project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $2,115,416.28 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund and the Federal Transportation Grants Fund for the project; to repay any unused grant funds at the end of the grant period; and to declare an emergency. ($2,115,416.28)

To authorize and direct the City Auditor to authorize payment to Crew SC Holdings, LLC and Levy Premium Food Service LP per invoices approved by the Department Director (or designee) in an amount not to exceed $15,800.00; and to declare an emergency. ($15,800.00).

Appointment of Melodie Cook, 1593 East 4th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43219, to serve on the North Central Area Commission, with a new term start date of June 5, 2025 and an expiration date of December 31, 2027 (resume attached).

To authorize the director of the Department of Public Utilities to execute those document(s) necessary to release the City’s easement rights described and recorded in Deed Book 3346, Page 535, Recorder’s Office, Franklin County, Ohio. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish purchase orders with the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) for the purchase of compressed natural gas (CNG) for fueling use by City of Columbus vehicles; to authorize the expenditure of $150,000.00 from the Fleet Management Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($150,000.00)