Legislation

To authorize the City Auditor to renew a service contract with J.P Morgan Chase to provide lockbox and banking services for Income Tax Revenue filings for the Division of Income Tax; to authorize the expenditure of $560,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency ($560,000.00).

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to establish various purchase orders for automotive parts for the Fleet Management Division per the terms and conditions of various previously established Universal Term Contracts; to authorize the expenditure of $3,200,000.00 from the Fleet Management Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($3,200,000.00)

To authorize an appropriation of $350,000.00 from the Municipal Court Clerk Collection Fund; to authorize the Municipal Court Clerk to enter the first renewal year with Apelles LLC, Capital Recovery Systems Inc., Linebarger, Goggan, Blair & Sampson LLP and The Law Offices of Robert A. Schuerger Co., LPA for the provision of collection services; and to authorize an expenditure of $350,000.00 from the Municipal Court Clerk Collection Fund. ($350,000.00)

To authorize the Municipal Court Clerk to enter the second renewal contract with Vaske Computer, Inc. for Oracle software licenses, maintenance and support services; and to authorize the expenditure of $77,899.32 from the Municipal Court Clerk Computer Fund. ($77,899.32).

To authorize the City Auditor to enter into agreement with OnActuate Consulting US Inc. ($1,125,000.00) for one year with four annual renewal options subject to Council approval and appropriation for supplemental professional support, consulting and technical services for D365, Azure, point of sale, and power platform; to authorize the expenditure of $675,000.00, from the Department of Technology operating fund; to authorize the expenditure of $450,000.00 from the Auditor’s Bond Fund; and to authorize the total expenditure of $1,125,000.00. ($1,125,000.00).

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a professional services contract with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. for the Beechwood Road Area Water Line Improvements project; to authorize an amendment to the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds within the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for this project; and to authorize the expenditure of $433,492.64 from the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund. ($433,492.64)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement with the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) for the purpose of conducting the City’s 2024 Greenhouse Gas Inventory as it pertains to the Climate Disclosure Project reporting guidelines and requirements; to authorize the expenditure of $33,705.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency ($33,705.00).

Report of the Committee on Intergovernmental and Educational Affairs for February 5, 2025 with an Affirmative Recommendation.

Report of the Committee on Finance and Law for February 5, 2025 with an Affirmative Recommendation.

Report of the Committee on Public Safety and Wellness for February 5, 2025 with an Affirmative Recommendation.

Report of the Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure for February 5, 2025 with an Affirmative Recommendation.

Report of the Committee on Recreation, Youth, and Senior Services for February 5, 2025 with an Affirmative Recommendation.

Report of the Committee on Innovation, Performance, Asset Management, and Technology for February 5, 2025 with an Affirmative Recommendation.

Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: New construction of a two family home to sell at market rate Entity Name: Freedom Property Investment LLC Entity Address: 8 Meeker Street, West Orange, New Jersey 07052 Sale Amount: $29,280.00 Cost Basis: (X) $12.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $21,000.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be completed within eighteen (18) months following transfer of property ownership from the City to the Redeveloper Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( X ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 92 Speedway Avenue/Block 4006.01/Lot 5/ West Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 2,440 X $12.00 = $29,280.00. Sale at prices set forth by Ordinance 6S&Fh, adopted on April 7, 2004, establishing the minimum sale price of City-owned properties.

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: To provide Cleaning Equipment and Supplies. Entity Name(s)/Address(s): 1. GCS Cleaning Enterprises; 692 Selfmaster Parkway, Union, New Jersey 07083 2. EVF Procurement LLC; 408 South 9th Avenue, Highland Park, New Jersey 08904 3. Imperial Bag and Paper Co., LLC; 255 U-S Highway 1 and 9, Jersey City, New Jersey 07306 4. United Sales USA Corp, 5902 14th Avenue, Unit 107, Brooklyn, New York 11232 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $2,536,000.00 Funding Source: Account Code Line: 2024 Budget/Public Safety/Division Fire/ NW011-190-1903-83830-B2024/ 2024 Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed twenty-four (24) consecutive months, commencing upon a fully executed contract Contract Basis: (X ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: This resolution will be used to enter into a contract with the vendor(s) to provide Cleaning Equipment and Supplies for Various Departments and Divisions in the City of Newark. Advertisement Date: September 25, 2024 Addendum Date #1: September 25, 2024 Addendum Date #2: October 2, 2024 Bids Downloaded: Fifty-Four (54) Bids Submitted: Ten (10)

Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To provide Ryan White HIV Health and Support Services for Ending the HIV Epidemic in the City of Newark and the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Area (NEMA). Entity Name: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Entity Address: 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, Maryland 20857 Grant Amount: $1,076,917.00 Funding Source: Federal Government Contract Period: March 1, 2025 through February 28, 2026 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: This award represents a partial award based on last year’s budget. The final award for FY2025 will be presented once appropriations are completed by the funder. This Resolution represents a partial award for FY2025, year one (1) of the Ending the HIV Epidemic 5-year initiative.

To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department, with the approval of the Director of the Department of Finance and Management and the Director of the Department of Public Utilities, to enter into lease agreements with the Adaptive Sports Connection in conjunction with their adaptive sports activities on O’Shaughnessy Reservoir; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter into a new contract with Change Healthcare Holdco Inc. dba Change Healthcare Technology Enabled Services, LLC for EMS billing, collection, and reporting services for the Division of Fire; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of $1,500,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,500,000.00)

To authorize the City Attorney's Office, Real Estate Division, to hire professional services, negotiate with property owners, and acquire right-of-way in support of the Department of Public Service’s Capital Improvement Program; to authorize the expenditure of up to $150,000.00 from the Streets Construction Maintenance and Repair Fund for this purpose; and to declare an emergency. ($150,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a Housing Development Agreement (HDA) with D.R. Horton-Indiana LLC for the Lansdowne Farm development project.. ($0.00) (Repealed by Ord. 3273-2025 passed on 12/15/2025 -LG)

To authorize the Director of the Finance and Management Department to execute and acknowledge any document(s), as approved by the Department of Law, Real Estate Division, necessary to grant to the Ohio Power Company an electric utility easement to burden a portion of the City’s real property located at 5785 Central College Road, New Albany, Ohio 43054. ($0.00)

To authorize and direct the Administrative and Presiding Judge of the Franklin County Municipal Court to enter into contract with Moss Audio Corporation; to authorize the transfer of funds within the security budget; to authorize the expenditure of up to $67,277.45 to provide Genetec Security Equipment; and to declare an emergency. ($67,277.45)

To authorize the transfer of funds between subfunds of the Employee Benefits Fund; to authorize appropriation up to the amount of wellness credits received and funds transferred in the Employee Benefits Fund to allow the Department of Human Resources to promote wellness initiatives and programs for the City of Columbus employees; and to declare an emergency. ($500,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents necessary for the City to grant encroachments to Scioto Peninsula 1B FC LLC or an affiliated entity in connection the Scioto Peninsula Phase 2 Redevelopment Project, and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)