Legislation

Honoring the Installation of Reverend Dr. Kevin Dudley as the 13th Pastor of Shiloh Baptist Church

To authorize the Director of Finance and Management on behalf of the Fleet Management Division to allow the purchase of an Electronic Fuel Tank Monitoring system, including equipment and subscription to software/cloud-based platform for 110 existing fuel storage tanks; to authorize the expenditure of $74,742.96 for the purchase of an Electronic Fuel Tank Monitoring system, including equipment and the first year subscription to software/cloud-based platform for 110 existing fuel storage tanks from the Fleet Management Operating Fund; to authorize the repeal and replacement of Ordinance 3468-2024; and to declare an emergency. ($74,742.96)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute a grant agreement with the following not-for-profit agency, The Tony R. Wells Foundation, in an amount up to $1,453,158.80 to provide time-limited payments of unrestricted funds to individuals engaged in an economic mobility initiative that is supported by a non-profit organization.as well as pay the administration costs for the Foundation’s services (i.e. administrative and staffing costs); to authorize the appropriation and expenditure in an amount up to $1,453,158.80 within the Income Tax Set Aside (ITSA) Subfund; to authorize the agreements to be effective January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2027; and to authorize the advancement of funds on a predetermined schedule. ($1,453,158.80)

To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into use agreements with Well TBC Columbus JV, LLC and BBI Logistics, LLC to provide garage use and parking spaces for the 4th & Elm and Astor Park garages, respectively, and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute a grant agreements with the following not-for-profit agencies: Goodwill Industries of Central Ohio, Inc., New Directions Career Center, and the United Way of Central Ohio, in an amount up to $82,800.00 between the agencies to provide funding to integrate economic mobility accelerators (Accelerators) with their economic mobility activities; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure in an amount up to $82,800.00 within the Income Tax Set Aside (ITSA) Subfund; to authorize the agreements to be effective January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2026; and to authorize the advancement of funds on a predetermined schedule. ($82,800.00)

To set forth a statement of municipal services and zoning conditions to be provided to the area contained in a proposed annexation (AN25-005) of 1.1± Acres in Sharon Township to the City of Columbus as required by the Ohio Revised Code; and to declare an emergency.

To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to renew a contract with Brown Enterprise Solutions, LLC for the purchase of Talend software licensing, maintenance, and support services; and to authorize the expenditure of $407,468.88 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating fund. ($407,468.88)

To authorize the Municipal Court Clerk to modify the existing contract with Cornerstone Maintenance Services LLC Inc for additional funds for unforeseen heating, ventilating, and air conditioning unit maintenance services for the Municipal Court Clerk’s Office; to authorize the expenditure of $20,000.00 from the Municipal Court Clerk Computer Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($20,000.00)

To Recognize the Charter Celebration for Antioch Jordan Baptist Church

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety, on behalf of the Division of Support Services, to enter into a service agreement with Day & Manofsky Funeral Service LLC for indigent cremation services; to authorize the expenditure of $320,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($320,000.00).

To amend Ord. 2945-2024 to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a grant agreement with Community Partners Youth Development Organization, Inc; to allow for expenses incurred prior to the purchase order, starting January 1, 2024; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To amend the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City Auditor to appropriate funds within the Federal Transportation Grants Fund; to authorize the City Attorney's Office, Real Estate Division, to contract for professional services relative to the acquisition of fee simple title and lesser interests in and to property needed for the Arterial - Broad Street - Outerbelt Street to Reynoldsburg-New Albany Road project; to authorize the City Attorney's Office, Real Estate Division, to negotiate with property owners to acquire the additional rights of way necessary to complete this project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,560,000.00 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. ($1,560,000.00).

This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion to enter into a grant agreement with The Johns Hopkins University and accept a grant in the amount of $120,000.00 for the Bloomberg American Sustainable Cities initiative; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $120,000.00 to the Office of Diversity and Inclusion Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($120,000.00)

To authorize the City Treasurer to extend its contract for banking services with Huntington Merchant Services through March 1, 2026; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to renew a contract with Brown Enterprise Solutions, LLC for licenses, maintenance, and support for Tableau software; and to authorize the expenditure of $226,387.27 from the Information Services Operating Fund and the Division of Fire's 2025 general fund budget. ($226,387.27)

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Parker Hoses and Accessories with Hersh Packing and Rubber Company; and to authorize the expenditure of $1.00. ($1.00)

To accept the plat titled “Chatterton Commons” from Maronda Homes, LLC of Ohio; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To amend Ordinance #2883-2022, passed November 7, 2022 (Z22-025), for property located at 543 TAYLOR AVE. (43203), by repealing Section 3 and replacing with new Section 3 to modify the parking setback commitments and the site plan of said property within the CPD, Commercial Planned Development District (Rezoning Amendment #Z22-025A).

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Exmark OEM Parts with Buckeye Power Sales Co., Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00).

To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.037, R-2F, residential district; 3312.49, Required parking; 3332.05, Area district lot width requirements; 3332.14, R-2F area district requirements; 3332.25, Maximum side yards required; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 66 THURMAN AVE. (43206), to allow the addition of a single-unit dwelling to an existing office building with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-125).

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to enter into a professional service contract with True Inspection Services, LLC. for the Roadway - Materials Testing and Inspection 2025-1 contract; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $500,000.00 from the Private Construction Inspection Fund and the Construction Inspection Fund to pay for the contract; and to declare an emergency. ($500,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to establish a contract with YSI, Incorporated for the purchase and delivery of a FS3700 Automated Chemistry Analyzer-CN for the Department of Public Utilities; to authorize the expenditure of $50,525.20 from the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund. ($50,525.20)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to enter into a professional service contract with American Structurepoint Inc. for the Roadway - Materials Testing and Inspection 2025-2 contract; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $500,000.00 from the Private Construction Inspection Fund and the Construction Inspection Fund to pay for the contract;. and to declare an emergency. ($500,000.00)

To authorize and direct the appropriation and transfer of $182,489.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund to the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund to support Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging programs that help older adults and individuals with disabilities remain safe and independent in their homes; and to declare an emergency. ($182,489.00)