Legislation

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 Labor and Employment Matters. Entity Name: Lite, DePalma, Greenberg and Afanador Entity Address: 570 Broad Street, Suite 1201, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $302,445.18 Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 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-h adopted on June 5, 2024, awarded a contract for the period of January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024, for a contract amount not to exceed $50,000.00 This First Amendment will increase the contract amount by $252,445.48, for a new total contract amount not to exceed $302,445.48

Notice/Advertisement Title: Lead Elimination Assistance Program Contact Name: Emilie Eskridge Contact Telephone Number: (614) 645-2509 Contact Email Address: EVEskridge@columbus.gov

Notice/Advertisement Title: City Council Zoning Agenda March 24, 2025 Contact Name: Tiffany Friend Contact Telephone Number: 614.645.2814 Contact Email Address: tdfriend@columbus.gov

Notice/Advertisement Title: City of Columbus March 25, 2025 Graphics Commission Meeting Contact Name: Jamie Freise Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-6350 Contact Email Address: jffreise@columbus.gov

To authorize the Director of Development to enter into a not-for-profit service contract with the Community Capital Development Corporation for loan servicing, to authorize payments for services starting January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025; to authorize the expenditure of up to $20,000.00 from the 2025 General Fund Budget; and to declare an emergency. ($20,000.00)

To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3332.03, R-1 residential district, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1243 MANOR DR. (43232), to allow a two-unit dwelling in the R-1, Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-156).

To authorize the Director of the Office of Education to extend a contract with Elevate Advocacy LLC for program management services in support of the Columbus Promise program; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of Department of Development to enter into a not-for-profit service contract in an amount up to $80,400.00 with Franklin County Public Health, to provide lead risk inspection/assessor services to the Lead Safe Columbus program; and to authorize the expenditure in an amount up to $50,400.00, using LHR24 Grant, up to $10,000.00, using ODOD LEAD Grant, and up to $20,000.00, using general fund; and to declare an emergency. ($80,400.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents necessary to release the portions of easements known as Trabue Subdivision, to allow for the property to clear title so the site can be redeveloped. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify the power supply agreement with AEP Energy Partners, Inc. (AEPEP) to change the definition of Forecasted Remaining Quantities to provide more specificity in the event of an early termination. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of Development to enter into a grant agreement with the Columbus Downtown Development Corporation in an amount up to $1,750,000.00 for the purpose implementing the 2022 Downtown Columbus Strategic Plan, which may include but is not limited to services focused on land use, retail opportunities, safety, and parking; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $1,750,000.00 from the Neighborhood Economic Development Fund; and to advance funding per a predetermined schedule. ($1,750,000.00)

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 247-249 MIDLAND AVE. (43223), to allow a two-unit dwelling with a reduced lot width in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-002).

Dept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide legal services as Special Counsel. Entity Name: Hunt, Hamlin & Ridley Entity Address: 60 Park Place, 16th floor, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $100,000.00 Funding Source: 2025 Budget Department of Law Unit NW011 Dept. 040 Div./Proj. 0401 Acct. 71260 B2025 Contract Period: January 01, 2025 through December 31, 2025 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Non-Fair & Open (X) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:

Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide HIV/AIDS-related health and support services to the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Area Entity Name: St. James Health, Inc. Entity Address: 228 Lafayette Street, Newark, New Jersey 07105 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $452,027.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Contract Period: March 1, 2025 through February 29, 2028 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( X ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( X ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( X ) Grant ( X ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $56,155.00 is attached. Ryan White funds were accepted by Resolution 7R5-c adopted on January 8, 2025. Contract years two (FY2026) and three (FY2027) are subject to the availability and the annual appropriation of sufficient funds to meet the extended obligation.

Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide HIV/AIDS-related health and support services to the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Area Entity Name: FutureBridge Business Solutions, Inc. Entity Address: 407 Nautilus Blvd Forked River, New Jersey 08731 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $574,984.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Contract Period: March 1, 2025 through February 29, 2028 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( X ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( X ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( X ) Grant ( X ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $141.414.00 is attached. Ryan White funds were accepted by Resolution 7R5-c adopted on January 8, 2025. Contract years two (FY2026) and three (FY2027) are subject to the availability and the annual appropriation of sufficient funds to meet the extended obligation.

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of the Business Administrator Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Rescinding Resolution 7R1-h - Apply/Accept of Grant Funds Purpose: Rescinding Resolution previously adopted Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Community Affairs Appropriation Amount: $1,000,000.00 Budget Year: Contract Period: Upon Completion Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R1-h on January 8, 2025. Rescind Resolution 7R1-h.

Dept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Civil Litigation Docket No.: ESX-L-000708-20 Claimant: Ava Young Claimant's Attorney: Jonathan S. Druckman, Esq., Druckman & Hernandez, PC Attorney’s Address: 609 Morris Avenue, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07208 Settlement Amount: $50,000.00 Funding Source: Insurance Trust Fund, Business Unit: NW025; Dept.: 25T; Div./Proj.: 6T25; Account #: 96330; Budget Ref.: B2025 Additional Information: Deferred 7R6-f 040225

Notice/Advertisement Title: Communications03122025 Contact Email Address: mlboone@columbus.gov

To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.029, SR, suburban residential district; and 3312.49, Required parking, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 5012 SUGAR PLUM ST. (43230), to allow a Type A family child care home with reduced parking in the SR, Suburban Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-143).

To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3, residential district; and 3312.49, Required parking, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 337 LINWOOD AVE. (43205), to allow a Type A family child care home with reduced parking in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-145).

To authorize the amendment of Ordinance 1564-2024 which was approved by City Council on July 5, 2024 to reduce the funding amount of the 2023 HOME Investment Partnerships Program grant funding in an mount up to ($79,487.00) as well as authorizes the expenditure in an amount up to $100,613.00 of 2018 HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) entitlement grant funds of HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; and to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a commitment letter, loan agreement, promissory note, mortgage, restrictive covenant, and authorizes the city to act as a lender for this project with the Homes on the Hill Community Development Corporation to construct a single family home in an amount up to $291,317.00; and declare emergency. ($100,613.00).

To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks, on behalf of the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging, to enter into an agreement with the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission to explore the strategies outlined in the COAAA Strategic Plan for Success; to authorize the expenditure of $150,370.00 from the Recreation and Parks Grant Funds; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code; and to declare an emergency ($150,370.00).

CANCELED 3/21/25 Notice/Advertisement Title: 2025 Special Improvement District Renewal Hearing Contact Name: Jonathan Brown Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-6430 Contact Email Address: jbbrown@columbus.gov

Notice/Advertisement Title: Special Meeting of North Central Area Commission on 3/21 Contact Name: Devin Deal Contact Telephone Number: 614-715-3597 Contact Email Address: dddeal@columbus.gov