Legislation

To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.037, R-2F residential district; 3312.49, Required parking; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.14, R-2F area district requirements; 3332.19, Fronting; 3332.25, Maximum side yard required; 3332.26(C), Minimum side yard permitted; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 285 E. MOLER ST. (43207), to allow two single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-062).

To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.039, R-4, residential district; and 3312.49(C), Required parking, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2948 E. 7TH AVE. (43219), to allow a Type A family child care home with reduced parking in the R-4, Residential District (Council Variance # CV25-069).

To amend Ordinance No. 2395-2025 to authorize the Director of the Department of Recreation and Parks to enter into a Grant Agreement with the Columbus Museum of Art; to authorize the advancement of funds on a pre-determined schedule as provided for in the terms of the agreement; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

Notice/Advertisement Title: To amend §251.03 of the Columbus City Health Code Contact Name: Scott Whittaker Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-7243 Contact Email Address: srwhittaker@columbus.gov <mailto:srwhittaker@columbus.gov>

To Endorse Passage of a 3.35 Mill Renewal and Increase Levy for the ADAMH Board of Franklin County

Appointment of Elizabeth Reed, 2541 Dwiton Court, Grove City, OH 43123, to serve on the Southwest Area Commission, with a new term start date of September 20, 2022 and an expiration date of December 31, 2025. Term extension to comply with 3109 (resume attached).

To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to enter a contract with Winmill Software, Inc. for a term of one year, with the option to renew for four additional one-year terms, for the use of PPM Pro Product and services; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes; to authorize an expenditure from the General Fund and the Information Services Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($38,939.00)

To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3361.02, Permitted uses; and 3363.41, Storage, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1156 OAKLAND PARK AVE. (43224), to allow storage uses associated with a plant nursery/garden center in the CPD, Commercial Planned Development District (Council Variance #CV25-040).

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a service agreement with Thinkwell, LLC. for Leadership Development Program Services; and to authorize the expenditure of $267,683.75 split between the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($267,683.75)

To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3356.03, C-4 permitted uses, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 229 E. 11TH AVE. (43201), to allow a rooming house in the C-4, Commercial District (Council Variance #CV23-142).

To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with General Temperature Control, Incorporated for the Marion Franklin Boiler Replacement 2025 Project; to authorize the expenditure of $143,300.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($143,300.00)

Appointment of Gavin French, 860 Geneva Avenue, Columbus, OH 43223, to serve on the Southwest Area Commission, with a new term start date of September 10, 2024 and an expiration date of December 31, 2027. Term extension to comply with 3109 (resume attached).

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to establish a contract with BEC Enterprises LLC II, for the purchase and delivery of a water flusher truck for the Department of Public Utilities; to waive competitive bidding of the Columbus City Code; and to authorize the expenditure of $325,353.00 from the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund. ($325,353.00)

To authorize the Director of Public Safety to enter into an agreement with the Ohio Traffic Safety Office, State of Ohio, to participate in the DUI Interceptor Program - FFY26; to authorize an appropriation of $381,222.94 from the unappropriated balance of the General Government Grant Fund to the Division of Police to cover the costs associated with this project; and to declare an emergency. ($381,222.94)

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract modification with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., to add additional funding for the Construction Administration/Construction Inspection Services 2023-2025 contract; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $1,003,805.00 from the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund for the contract; and to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for the project. ($1,003,805.00)

To Recognize and Celebrate Carol Rieger-Taylor as the 2025 Recipient of the Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio’s In the Trenches Award

To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to enter into a contract with Concourse Tech, Inc. for the purchase of Proofpoint software maintenance and support services and to authorize the expenditure of $431,243.12 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating fund. ($431,243.12)

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Performance Pipelining, Inc., for the Blueprint Hilltop 1 - Palmetto/Westgate Lateral Lining Project 2 project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds within the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for this project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $8,275,325.55 from the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund and the Sanitary Bond Fund to pay for the project. ($8,275,325.55)

To amend Ordinance #1750-02, passed December 2, 2002 (Z02-050), for property located at 1988 HILLIARD & ROME RD. (43026), by repealing Sections 1 and 3 and replacing with new Sections 1 and 3 to modify commitments regarding building setback line for a property in the L-C-4, Limited Commercial District (Rezoning Amendment #Z02-050A).

Notice/Advertisement Title: Commission on Immigrant and Public Affairs (CIRA)'s Policy and Advocacy Committee's regular meetings Contact Name: Lindora Kolu Howard-Diawara Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-3284 Contact Email Address: LKDiawara@columbus.gov

To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept funds from the Ohio Commission on Minority Health and any additional funds for 2025-2026 Minority Health Month Grant; to authorize the appropriation of funds from the unappropriated balance of the Health Department Grants Fund, to authorize the City Auditor to transfer appropriations between object classes for the 2025-2026 Minority Health Month Grant; and to declare an emergency. ($9,000.00)

To Recognize and Celebrate Gretchen Lipari as the 2025 Recipient of the Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio’s Outstanding Pro Bono Collaboration Award

To celebrate the achievement of Columbus Water and Power for being recognized as a Utility of the Future Today.

To authorize the Executive Director of CelebrateOne, on behalf of CelebrateOne, to modify a grant agreement with Restoring Our Own Through Transformation (ROOTT) for holistic, community-oriented Perinatal Support Doula care; to allow reimbursement for grant expenses dating back to January 1st 2025; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)