Legislation

Appointment of Craig Conley, Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of the Mayor, 90 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215, to serve on the Columbus Zoological Park Association Board of Directors, to represent the City of Columbus' interests, in his official capacity, with a term expiration of July 31, 2026 (resume attached).

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to grant consent and propose cooperation with the Director of the Ohio Department of Transportation relative to a Storm Sewer project at Blue Rock Blvd; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Building and Zoning Services to enter into a not-for-profit grant agreement with Columbus City Schools to support of Work-Based Learning opportunities for students; to authorize an appropriation of $58,400.00 in the Development Services Fund; to authorize a transfer of $58,400.00 from the Development Services Fund to the Special Purpose Fund; to authorize appropriation in the Special Purpose Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of $58,400.00 from the Special Purpose Fund, Construction Trades Education Subfund. ($58,400.00)

Notice/Advertisement Title: Public Utilities and Sustainability Committee Hearing Contact Name: Chelsea Golterman Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-3091 Contact Email Address: CLGolterman@columbus.gov

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to grant consent and propose cooperation with the Director of the Ohio Department of Transportation relative to a project on Easton Way; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointment to the Newark Equitable Growth Advisory Commission. Name of Appointee: C. Lawrence Crump Appointment Term: Upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending on August 6, 2027. Additional Information:

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE XXIII, TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 15, STOP INTERSECTIONS, YIELD INTERSECTIONS AND THROUGH STREETS, SECTION 23:15-2, MULTI-WAY STOP INTERSECTIONS, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY DESIGNATING 2ND AVENUE WEST AND NORTH 7TH STREET AS A MULTI-WAY STOP SIGN INTERSECTION (NORTH WARD).

Re: 7R1-n To provide Asphalt and Concrete Ready Mix (Hot and Cold Laid) Council Member Anibal Ramos Jr. made a request that the Engineering Department provide the Governing Body with an update on City wide paving contracts for 2025.

Morris Fairmount Associates Urban Renewal, LLC, Financial Statements, December 31, 2024

Dept/ Agency:  Economic and Housing Development Action: (   ) Ratifying     (X) Authorizing     (   ) Amending Type of Service:  Execute Community Benefits Agreement. Purpose: To authorize the execution of a Community Benefits Agreement between the City of Newark, SWPN 479 Clinton Avenue LLC, C/O South Ward Alliance, a NJ Nonprofit Corporation, and the New Jersey Economic Development Authority as a condition of receiving tax credits incentives under the Aspire Program Act, N.J.S.A. 34:1B-322 et seq., towards the construction of a medical/office building, which will include prenatal through toddler health services, a full service federally subsidized health care center and a YMCA wellness center at the properties located at 648-650 Bergen Street, 652 Bergen Street, 654 Bergen Street, 654-1/2 Bergen Street, 656-658 Bergen Street and 485 Clinton Avenue, Newark, New Jersey and identified on the City’s tax map as Block 2685, Lots 30, 31, 32, 33, 34 & 35 (the “Proposed NJ Site”) Entity Name:  SWPN 479 Clinton Avenue LLC, C/O South Ward Alliance, a NJ Nonprofit Corporation Entity Address: 35 Halsey Street, Suite 3, Newark, New Jersey, 07102 Funding Source: Aspire Program Act, N.J.S.A. 34:1B-322 et seq.     Contract Basis: (   ) Bid   (   ) State Vendor   (   ) Prof.  Ser.   (   ) EUS   (   ) Fair & Open   (   ) No Reportable Contributions   (   ) RFP   (   ) RFQ (   ) Private Sale   ( ) Grant   (   ) Sub-recipient   (  ) n/a    List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 648-650 Bergen Street, 652 Bergen Street, 654 Bergen Street, 654-1/2 Bergen Street, 656-658 Bergen Street and 485 Clinton Avenue, Newark, New Jersey and identified on the City’s tax map as Block 2685, Lots 30, 31, 32, 33, 34 & 35 (South Ward). Additional Information: Deferred 7R2-n 080625 Public Hearing will be held during the Municipal Council Meeting on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at 12:30 P.M. in the Council Chamber.

Dept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: First Amendment to the Agreement to provide legal services concerning Litigation Matters. Entity Name: DeCotiis, Fitzpatrick, Cole and Giblin, LLP Entity Address: 61 South Paramus Road, Suite 250, Paramus, New Jersey 07652 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $300,000.00 Funding Source: 2025 Budget/Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Resolution 7R6-e(s) adopted on January 14, 2025, awarded a contract for the period of January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025, for a contract amount not to exceed $150,000.00. This First Amendment will increase the contract amount by $150,000.00, for a new total contract amount not to exceed $300,000.00.

Dept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: First Amendment to the Agreement to provide legal services concerning Litigation Matters. Entity Name: Michael A. Armstrong & Associates, LLC Entity Address: 79 Mainbridge Lane, Willingboro, New Jersey 08043 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $325,000.00 Funding Source: 2025 Budget/Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Resolution 7R6-e(s) adopted on January 14, 2025, awarded a contract for the period of January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025, for a contract amount not to exceed $125,000.00. This First Amendment will increase the contract amount by $200,000.00, for a new total contract amount not to exceed $325,000.00.

The Department of Public Safety Police Division will be promoting Sergeants and Lieutenants. The swearing in Ceremony will take place on May 19, 2025.

To determine that the collective and respective Written Consent to Add Property to the Short North New Community Authority that provides for the addition of certain property owned or controlled by additional property owners in and around the Short North Arts District to the Short North New Community District is sufficient and complies with the requirements of Chapter 349 of the Ohio Revised Code; to set the time and place for a public hearing on such consent(s); to authorize the notice of such public hearing by publication in a newspaper for three consecutive weeks; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Police Uniforms with Galls Parent Holdings LLC; and to authorize the expenditure of $1.00. ($1.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Police and Fire Pipes and Drums Apparel with J. Higgins LTD; and to authorize the expenditure of $1.00. ($1.00)

Notice/Advertisement Title: South Linden Area Commission Cancels August Meeting and 2025 Election Contact Name: De Lena P. Scales Contact Email Address: dpscales@columbus.gov

To authorize the Department of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into a grant agreement with Ohio Ghana Festival in support of the 2025 Ohio Ghana Festival; and to authorize a transfer and expenditure within the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($30,000.00)

To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with Urban Land Institute (ULI) Columbus in support of the organization’s Real Estate Development Program; to authorize an expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; to authorize the payment of reasonable food and non-alcoholic beverage expenses; and to declare an emergency. ($25,000.00)

THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF WEDNESDAY JULY 23, 2025 New Type: C1, C2 To: AAALE Grocery LLC DBA 2049 Morse Rd Columbus, OH 43229 Permit #: 10005574-1 Transfer Type: D5A To: Worthington-Grand Hospitality LLC DBA 6500 Doubletree Ave Columbus, OH 43229 From: TJM Columbus LLC 6500 Doubletree Ave Columbus, OH 43229 Permit #: 10005568-1 Advertise Date: 8/2/2025 Agenda Date: 7/28/2025 Return Date: 8/7/2025

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing () Amending Type of Service: Extension of Emergency Contract #E2025-08 Purpose: To Extend Contract #E2025-08/Declaration of Emergency for Relocation of Property and Evidence to New Facility Entity Name: Sher-Del Transfer and Relocation Services Entity Address: 171 Central Avenue Hillside, New Jersey 07205 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $379,000.00 Funding Source: 2025 Budget/Department of Public Safety/NW051-G25-F25D0-72090-B2025 Contract Period: Extended an additional ninety (90) days from July 27, 2025, through October 26, 2025 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( X ) n/a Additional Information: Emergency Contract #E2025-08 was awarded on behalf of the Department of Public Safety for the period March 27, 2025 through July 26, 2025, in an amount not to exceed $379,000.00. The extension of this contract will be for an additional (90) days, effective as of June 26, 2025.

Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: (1)Execute Affordable Housing Agreement for HOME funds. Purpose: To authorize the execution of a HOME Affordable Housing Agreement with Springview Development Group LLC to develop and construct a new five-story 63-unit affordable and supportive housing development consisting of twelve (12) one-bedroom units, thirty five (35) two-bedroom units and sixteen (16) three-bedroom units (7 HOME subsidized) upon the property located at 559-569 Springfield Avenue and 643-653 South 11th Street (Block 2618; Lots 1, 3, 5, 7, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17) (South Ward) of the Tax Map of the City of Newark, County of Essex, State of New Jersey Entity Name: Springview Development Group LLC Entity Address: 1212 Springfield Avenue, Irvington, New Jersey 07111 Grant Amount: $750,000.00 Funding Source: Federal HOME Program Funds Contract Period: HOME Program Funds must be expended within forty-eight (48) months from the date of adoption. Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 559-569 Springfield Avenue and 643-653 South 11th Street, Newark, New Jersey (Block 2618; Lots 1, 3, 5, 7, 12, 13, 14k, 15, 16 and 17) (South Ward) Additional Information:

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into Universal Term Contracts for the option to purchase Aftermarket Truck Parts with TruckPro, LLC and Rush Truck Centers of Ohio, Inc.; and to authorize the expenditure of $2.00. ($2.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Versalift OEM Parts and Services with Utility Truck & Equipment, Inc. in accordance with the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Codes; and to authorize the expenditure of $1.00. ($1.00)