Legislation

To amend the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer cash and appropriation between projects within the Development Taxable Bonds Fund; to authorize the Director of Development to enter a grant agreement in an amount up to $259,447.12 with Zora’s House in support of the completion of the community hub; to authorize the transfer between projects and the expenditure in an amount up to $259,447.12 within the Development Taxable Bond Fund; to advance funding on a predetermined schedule; to authorize expenditures prior to the approval of the purchase order; and to declare an emergency ($259,447.12)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreements for the purchase of Light Duty Vehicles for the Division of Electricity from Ricart Properties, Inc.; and to authorize the expenditure of $169,552.82 from the Electricity Operating Fund. ($169,552.82)

To determine to proceed with the issue of bonds and certifying same to the board of elections in the amount of $400,000,000 for public service; and to declare an emergency ($400,000,000). Section 44-1(e) of the City Charter.

Appointment of Tessa Wilson, 7097 Dewfall Drive, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068 to serve on the Columbus Advisory Commission on Disability Issues with a new term expiration date of June 14, 2027 (resume attached).

To declare the necessity of bond issue, and to submit the question of such issue to the electors in amount of $250,000,000 for recreation and parks; and to declare an emergency ($250,000,000). Section 44-1(e) of the City Charter

To declare the necessity of bonds issue, and to submit the question of such issue to the electors in the amount of $500,000,000 for public utilities; and to declare an emergency ($500,000,000). Section 44-1(e) of the City Charter.

Appointment of Janae Miller to serve on the Columbus Advisory Commission on Disability Issues with a new term expiration date of June 14, 2026 (resume attached).

Appointment of Bob Roehm, 2964 Northwest Blvd, Columbus, OH 43221 to serve on the Columbus Advisory Commission on Disability Issues with a new term expiration date of June 14, 2027 (resume attached).

To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.38(H), Private garage; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.25, Maximum side yards required; 3332.26, Minimum side yard permitted; and 3332.38(G), Private garage, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 764 S. 6TH ST (43206), to allow habitable space above a detached garage with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-016).

To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3361.02, Permitted uses, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 3570 FISHINGER BLVD. (43026), to allow a screen printing business in the CPD, Commercial Planned Development District (Council Variance #CV25-034).

Appointment of Eunha Sun, 6227 Upper Albany Crossing Dr, Westerville, OH 43081 to serve on the Columbus Advisory Commission on Disability Issues with a new term expiration date of June 14, 2028 (resume attached).

To determine to proceed with the issue of bonds and certifying same to the board of elections in the amount of $250,000,000 for health, safety, and infrastructure; and to declare an emergency ($250,000,000). Section 44-1(e) of the City Charter.

Reappointment of Shawn Conyers, 903 Neil Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215, to serve on the Victorian Village Commission with a new term expiration date of June 30, 2028 (resume attached).

To Honor and Celebrate Elyot L. “LaMont” Ransom on the Occasion of His 80th Birthday

To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.033, R-2 residential district; 3312.49, Required parking; 3332.12, R-2 area district requirements; 3332.26, Minimum side yard permitted; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 3041 WEIRTON DR. (43207), to allow two single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-2, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-018).

To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to modify CDBG Subrecipient Agreements with community-based partners to undertake eligible activities; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; and 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1351 KENT ST. (43205), to allow a three-unit dwelling with a reduced lot width in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-111).

Notice/Advertisement Title: City Council Zoning Agenda for June 2, 2025 Contact Name: Tiffany D. Friend Contact Telephone Number: 614.645.2814 Contact Email Address: tdfriend@columbus.gov

Reappointment of Jennifer Rittler, 300 Spruce Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215, to serve on the Downtown Commission with a new term expiration date of June 1, 2029 (resume attached).

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify a contract with Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC for Tree Trimming and Vegetative Management Services; and to authorize the expenditure of $30,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund. ($30,000.00)

Reappointment of Karla Trott, 300 W. Spring Street, Unit-1501, Columbus, Ohio 43215, to serve on the Italian Village Commission with a new term expiration date of June 30, 2028 (resume attached).

Reappointment of Jason Sudy, 580 N. 4th Street, Suite 610, Columbus, Ohio 43215, to serve on the Italian Village Commission with a new term expiration date of June 30, 2028 (resume attached).

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreement for the purchase of radios for the Department of Public Service from Motorola Solutions Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of $135,000.00 from the Street Construction, Maintenance, and Repair Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($135,000.00)

Notice/Advertisement Title: Public Utilities and Sustainability Committee Hearing Contact Name: Chelsea Golterman Contact Telephone Number: 614-735-0965 Contact Email Address: CLGolterman@columbus.gov