Legislation

RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING Sponsored by Council Member Carlos M. Gonzalez 1. Individuals honored during the 63rd Anniversary of the Swearing-In-Ceremony for the President and Board of Directors of Puerto Rican Day Parade, Inc., held on Sunday, January 28, 2024 Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana 2. Griselle Ponce, President of Puerto Rican Day Parade, Inc., Swearing -In-Ceremony, held on Sunday, January 28, 2024 3. Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, on its 120th Anniversary Celebration, to be held, on Saturday, April 27, 2024 Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree 4. Individuals honored during the Marques-Aquil Lewis Civic Association Annual Evening of Excellence Awards Dinner, held on Saturday, January 27, 2024 5. Abyssinian Baptist Church, on its 107th Church Anniversary, to be held, on Sunday, February 4, 2024 6. Marlene Da Costa, on her 89th Birthday Celebration 7. Cheryl Bush-Edwards, on her 70th Birthday Celebration

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into a contract for the option to purchase Carbon Dioxide with Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00 from General Budget Reservation BRPO002253; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00).

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify to increase funding to an Indefinite Quantity Contract for with Rock Gate Capital LLC for CDL Training Services for the Department of Public Utilities; and to authorize the expenditure of $254,400.00 from the Water Operating Fund, $254,400.00 from the Sewerage Operating Fund, and $254,400.00 from the Power Operating Fund. ($763,200.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into contract with the Greater Columbus Arts Council (GCAC) for the purpose of distributing 20% of the 2024 Admissions Tax proceeds from the Facility Stabilization Fund for the purpose of investment in cultural arts, sports, and performance arts venues in the greater Columbus area; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of these proceeds from the Facility Stabilization Fund estimated to be $815,000.00 and to declare an emergency. ($815,000.00).

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into a contract for the option to purchase Hydrofluosilicic Acid with Univar Solutions USA, Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00).

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 $575,000 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency ($575,000.00).

To amend Ordinance No. 1710-2023, passed by Columbus City Council on July 10, 2023, to allow for a correction of the name of three (3) of the organizations in Exhibit A, from “The Legal Aid Society of Columbus” and “Ohio State Legal Services Association” to “Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio”, and “Accountable Transportation, LLC” to “Fionkina Marina, DBA: Accountable Transportation, LLC”; and to declare an emergency.

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into a contract for the option to purchase Liquid Chlorine with JCI Jones Chemicals, Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00).

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into a contract for the option to purchase Zinc Orthophosphate with Shannon Chemical Corp.; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00).

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into a contract for the option to purchase Liquid Oxygen with Airgas USA, LLC; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00; and to declare an emergency. ($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 Bobcat OEM Parts with Bobcat Enterprises, Inc. in accordance with the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Codes; and to authorize the expenditure of $1.00. ($1.00)

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and increase a contract with Sensus USA, Inc. for ongoing software, hardware, and maintenance of the system for the Enhanced Meter Project for the Division of Water; to authorize the expenditure of $650,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund; and to waive the competitive bidding provisions of City Code. ($650,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into contract with the Greater Columbus Arts Council, Inc. for the purpose of distributing 2024 Admissions Tax proceeds to provide funding for grants to artists and arts organizations that serve as the foundation for the city’s profile as a vibrant, inclusive city; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of proceeds from the Creation, Innovation and Inclusion Fund anticipated to be $12,140,000.00; and to declare an emergency. ($12,140,000.00)

To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a contract with Ohio State University for the creation of Immigrant Refugee, and Migrant Town Halls; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; to authorize the reimbursement of expenditures incurred prior to the establishment of a purchase order; and to declare an emergency. ($21,000.00)

January 22, 2024

Dept./ Agency: Administration/Office of Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide Community-Based Violence Intervention in Domestic Violence. Entity Name: Partners Uplifting Our Daughters and Sons Entity Address: St. Albans, New York 11412 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $180,675.00 Funding Source: 2022 Budget/American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 - Department of Treasury Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds/Business Unit: NW051, Dept. G22, Div./Proj. ARP2H, Activity A, Account #71280, Budget Ref. B2022 Grant Period: December 1, 2023 through November 30, 2024 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Additional Information: Grant funds to be expended, no later than November 30, 2024.

Dept./ Agency: Administration/Office of Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide Community-Based Violence Intervention in High Risk Intervention. Entity Name: Peers Strategies to Help, LLC a/k/a PUSH (Peers Understanding Strategies for Healing) Entity Address: Newark, New Jersey 07103 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $75,000.00 Funding Source:2022 Budget/American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 - Department of Treasury Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds/Business Unit: NW051, Dept. G22, Div./Proj. ARP2H, Activity A, Account #71280, Budget Ref. B2022 Grant Period: December 1, 2023 through November 30, 2024 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Additional Information: Grant funds to be expended, no later than November 30, 2024.

Dept./ Agency: Administration/Office of Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide Community-Based Violence Intervention in High Risk Intervention. Entity Name: LP Consultants, LLC Entity Address: Newark, New Jersey 07114 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $60,000.00 Funding Source: 2022 Budget/American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 - Department of Treasury Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds/Business Unit: NW051, Dept. G22, Div./Proj. ARP2H, Activity A, Account# 71280, Budget Ref. B2022 Grant Period: December 1, 2023 through November 30, 2024 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Additional Information: Grant funds to be expended, no later than November 30, 2024.

Dept./ Agency: Administration/Office of Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide Community-Based Violence Intervention in High Risk Intervention. Entity Name: SCORES Reentry Entity Address: Jersey City, New Jersey 07304 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $219,735.00 Funding Source: 2022 Budget/American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 - Department of Treasury Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds/Business Unit: NW051, Dept. G22, Div./Proj. ARP2H, Activity A, Account# 71280, Budget Ref. B2022 Grant Period: December 1, 2023 through November 30, 2024 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Additional Information: Grant funds to be expended, no later than November 30, 2024.

Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh into a professional services agreement or agreements with the Center for Emergency Medicine of Western Pennsylvania for the provision of medical direction services at a cost not to exceed THIRTY DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS ($30.00) over three years.

Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant payable in favor of eCivis Inc for one year subscription in an amount not to exceed EIGHTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS and ZERO CENTS ($18,000.00).

Resolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage Facilities Plan for 320 Cedarhurst Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15210, at no cost to the City.

Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote, P.C. for expert legal services in connection with a litigation matter in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania filed at 2:18-cv-01567 for an amount not to exceed TWENTY-SEVEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED EIGHTY-SIX DOLLARS AND FIFTY-EIGHT CENTS ($27,286.58) over one year.

Resolution further amending Resolution No. 797 of 2017, as amended, effective December 28, 2017, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2018 Capital Budget and the 2018 Community Development Block Grant Program, and the 2018 through 2023 Capital Improvement Program” by reducing COMPLETE STREETS by $70,581.06 and increasing STREET RESURFACING by $70,581.06.