Legislation

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into not-for-profit service contracts with LifeCare Alliance in an amount up to $160,000.00 and Central Community House of Columbus in an amount up to $90,000.00 for the purpose of assisting the Department of Development to administer home repair program services; to authorize the transfer and expenditure of up to $250,000.00 from the from the 2025 General Fund budget; and to authorize payment of expenses prior to the execution of a purchase order, starting April 1, 2025. ($250,000.00)

To authorize and direct the Board of Health to modify an existing contract with Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings for increased Laboratory Testing Services for the Sexual Health and Wellness Center for the period of March 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Codes; to authorize the expenditure not to exceed $25,000.00 from the Health Department Grant fund; and to declare an emergency. ($25,000.00).

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into contract with Utility Service Partners Private Label dba Homeserve to allow Homeserve to market water and sewer line protection plans to customers served by the City of Columbus Department of Public Utilities; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a contract modification with Prime Construction Management & Survey, Inc. for the Construction Administration/Construction Inspection Services 2023-2025 contract; to amend the Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds within the Water Pollution Control 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 $1,427,800.45 from the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund to pay for the project. ($1,427,800.45).

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Folding Tables, Chairs & Carts with Mity Lite Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00).

To authorize the Director of Public Service to prepare and submit a Pedestrian and Bicycle Special Solicitation Application to the Ohio Department of Transportation; to authorize the Director of Public Service to execute grant agreements relative to application award; to accept and expend grant funds; and issue refunds if necessary, after final accounting is performed. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to establish a contract with Buckeye Crane & Hoist, LLC for Crane and Hoist Maintenance Services; to authorize the expenditure of up to $191,510.00, $75,110.00 is hereby authorized in Fund 6000 (Water Operating) and $116,400.00 in Fund 6100 (Sanitary Sewer Operating). ($191,510.00)

To authorize the Director of the Office of Violence Prevention to enter into advance-pay grant agreements with five (5) local registered 501c3 non-profit organizations in support of summer youth engagement and employment programs; to authorize a reduction of appropriation in the Rec and Parks Operating Fund; to authorize the transfer of $1,050,000.00 within the general fund; to authorize the expenditure of $475,000.00 from the general fund; and to declare an emergency ($475,000.00).

Report of the Committee on Finance and Law for April 2, 2025 with an Affirmative Recommendation.

Report of the Committee on Public Safety and Wellness for April 2, 2025 with an Affirmative Recommendation.

Report of the Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure for April 2, 2025 with an Affirmative Recommendation.

Report of the Committee on Intergovernmental and Educational Affairs for April 2, 2025 with an Affirmative Recommendation.

Resolution authorizing the Mayor, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, and the Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter into an Agreement or Agreements with the County of Allegheny for the purpose of receiving grant funds from the 2023 National Sexual Assault Kit Initiative Grant in the amount not to exceed THIRTY-SEVEN THOUSAND ($37,000.00) dollars to support overtime for PBP detectives for the investigation of old sexual assault cases, the purchasing of materials to properly furnish a soft interview room for the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, and participation in approved training opportunities.

Resolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage Facilities Plan for 296 McKee Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, at no cost to the City.

Resolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage Facilities Plan for 215 South 21st St, Pittsburgh, PA 15203, at no cost to the City.

Resolution approving and authorizing the Mayor, the Director of the Department of Finance, and the Director of the Department of Public Works, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to enter into an agreement or agreements with the Allegheny County Sanitary Authority (“ALCOSAN”) to provide permanent easements for subterranean tunnels through nine (9) parcels of City-owned properties, currently identified as Allegheny County Parcel ID Nos. 44-S-230; 7-A-195; 7-M-110-9; 7-F-107; 8-B-150; 8-G-250; 8-D-15; 7-L-31; and 7-P-200, and to accept payment therefor in the amount of Eight Thousand Two Hundred Dollars ($8,200).

Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director Parks and Recreation to enter into a sponsorship agreement with Dollar Bank for Cinema in the Park at no cost to the City.

Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of Parks and Recreation to enter into multiple Sponsorship Agreements enumerated herein for the Richard S. Caliguiri Great Race.

Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of Angelina Priore, and her attorneys, Kontos Mengine Killion & Hassen, for a single payment in 2025 in an amount not to exceed EIGHTY THOUSAND DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS ($80,000.00), in full and final settlement of litigation, filed in the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas at G.D. 22-005903. (Executive Session held 4/8/25)

Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of Gladys Sanchez in an amount not to exceed EIGHT THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED ONE DOLLARS AND THIRTY-SIX CENTS ($8,301.36) over one year, in full and final settlement of a claim (2025-CLAIM-0010) for damage to her vehicle from an accident with a City Police vehicle on December 17, 2024. (Executive Session held 4/8/25)

Resolution authorizing the execution of quitclaim deeds conveying all of the City's right, title and interest in and to the City-owned properties located in the 12th Ward of the City and designated in the Deed Registry Office of Allegheny County as Block & Lot: 124-N-282, 283, 288, 290, 291, 292, 293, 124-P-96, 125-B 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 134, to Larimer Consensus Group (“LCG”) through the Pittsburgh Land Bank (“PLB”) for consideration set forth herein, relating to the full and final settlement of cases filed in the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas at CS 21-43; CS 21-47; CS 21-49; CS 21-50; CS 21-52; CS 21-60; CS 21-61; CS 21-62; CS 21-65; CS 21-67; CS 21-68; CS 21-90.

Resolution authorizing the Mayor, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, and the Director of the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure to apply for grant funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ Community Conservation Partnerships Program to provide funding for the rehabilitation of Emerald View Trail project. The grant proposal includes an ask of TWO HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS ($250,000.00) with a match of TWO HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED FORTY-FOUR DOLLARS AND FORTY-TWO CENTS ($250,844.42) from the City of Pittsburgh’s Capital Budget for a total project cost of FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED FORTY-FOUR DOLLARS AND FORTY-TWO CENTS ($500,844.42) dollars for this stated purpose.

Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Works to enter into an Agreement(s) and/or Amendment(s) with the University of Pittsburgh, for the purpose of providing supplemental waste operations in the Oakland neighborhood, at no cost to the City.

Communication from Jake Pawlak, Director of Office of Management and Budget, submitting to City Council the attached status update from the Grants Office for the week ended April 4, 2025.