Columbus City Council
Regular MeetingColumbus, OH · February 23, 2009
Minutes
Office of City Clerk
City of Columbus 90 West Broad Street
Columbus OH
43215-9015
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Minutes - Final
Columbus City Council
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Monday, February 23, 2009 5:00 PM City Council Chambers, Rm 231
REGULAR MEETING NO. 5 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, FEBRUARY
23, 2009 at 5:00 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
ROLL CALL
Present: 7 - Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael
Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
READING AND DISPOSAL OF THE JOURNAL
A motion was made by President Pro-Tem Craig, seconded by Ginther, to
Dispense with the reading of the Journal and Approve. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael
Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
C0004-2009 THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED IN THE
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2009:
New Type: D1
To: CH Inc
1670 & High St #1
The Cap @ Union Station
Columbus OH 43215
Permit # 11643750085
New Type: D2
To: Frostielock Inc
1351 Lockbourne Rd
Columbus OH 43206
Permit # 29493150005
New Type: D2
To: Weber County Inc
2530 W Broad St 1st Fl East End Only
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Columbus OH 43204
Permit # 9456357
Transfer Type: C1, C2
To: Brand & Norton Inc
DBA Norton Rd Drive Thru
550 Norton Rd
Columbus OH 43228
From: Lights By Light Inc
DBA Norton Road Drive Thru
550 Norton Rd
Columbus OH 43228
Permit # 09112378
Transfer Type: D1, D2, D3, D3A, D6
To: Legacy Tavern LLC
1071 Parsons Av
Columbus OH 43206
From: Fire Dance LLC
DBA Garretts Saloon
1071 Parsons Av
Columbus OH 43206
Permit # 5082503
Transfer Type: D5, D6
To: CRO Development GP LLC
DBA Cantina Laredo 198
8791 Lyra Dr
Columbus OH 43240
From: Pei Wei Asian Diner Inc
DBA Pei Wei Asian Diner
2050 Polaris Pkwy
Columbus OH 43240
Permit # 1173320
Transfer Type: D5
To: Banana Bean Café Inc
DBA Banana Bean Café
& Patio
340 Greenlawn Av
Columbus OH 43223
From: Ward Inc
340 Greenlawn Av & Patio
Columbus OH 43223
Permit # 04246010010
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Transfer Type: C1, C2
To: Shree Petroleum Inc
DBA 5th & Olentangy Marathon
744 W 5th Av
Columbus OH 43212
From: Lawson Enterprises South Inc
DBA 5th & Olentangy Marathon
744 W 5th Av
Columbus OH 43212
Permit # 8112851
Transfer Type: C1, C2
To: Noe Bixby Oil Co Inc
DBA Noe Bixby Sunoco
4755 Refugee Rd
Columbus OH 43232
From: Refugee Corner LLC
DBA Noe Bixby Sunoco
4755 Refugee Rd
Columbus OH 43232
Permit # 6428250
Transfer Type: C1, C2
To: Champion Market Inc
DBA Champion Market
436 N Champion Ave
Columbus OH 43203
From: Atcheson Market Inc
DBA Atcheson Market
& Drive Thru Window
436 N Champion Av
Columbus OH 43203
Permit # 1386520
Transfer Type: D1, D2, D3, D6
To: Dream Vision LLC
700 N High St 1st Fl & Mezz & Bsmt
Columbus OH 43215
From: Stopper Enterprises LLC
DBA R J Snappers
700 N High St 1st Fl & Mezz & Bsmt
Columbus OH 43215
Permit # 2304533
Advertise: 02/28/2009
Return: 03/05/2009
Affirmative: 0
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RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION
TAVARES
0013X-2009 To Honor and Recognize Monroe Traditional Middle School Girls
Volleyball Team.
A motion was made by Tavares, seconded by President Pro-Tem Craig, that
this matter be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael
Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
0015X-2009 To celebrate the one year anniversary of the Urban Spirit Coffee Shop
and Art Gallery and honor its contribution to the King Lincoln District.
A motion was made by Tavares, seconded by Ginther, that this matter be
Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael
Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
FR FIRST READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION
FINANCE: MENTEL, CHR. TAVARES CRAIG PALEY
FR 2035-2008 To authorize the Human Resources Director to enter into contract with
United HealthCare Insurance Company to provide all eligible
employees medical insurance coverage from April 1, 2009 through
January 31, 2010 and to authorize the expenditure of $52,964,848.00
from the Employee Benefits Fund, or so much thereof as may be
necessary to pay the costs of said contract. ($52,964,848.00)
A motion was made by Tavares, seconded by Tyson, that this matter be
Waived the 2nd Reading. The motion carried by the following vote:
Abstained: 2- Hearcel Craig, and Michael Mentel
Affirmative: 5- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Priscilla Tyson, A. Troy Miller, and
Eileen Paley
(TABLED UNTIL 03/02/2009)
A motion was made by Tavares, seconded by Ginther, that this matter be
Tabled to Certain Date. The motion carried by the following vote:
Abstained: 2- Hearcel Craig, and Michael Mentel
Affirmative: 5- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Priscilla Tyson, A. Troy Miller, and
Eileen Paley
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FR 2036-2008 To authorize the Human Resources Director to enter into contract with
United HealthCare Insurance Company to provide all eligible
employees prescription drug insurance coverage from April 1, 2009
through January 31, 2010 and to authorize the expenditure of
$18,949,600.00 from the Employee Benefits Fund, or so much thereof
as may be necessary to pay the costs of said contract.
($18,949,600.00)
A motion was made by Tavares, seconded by Ginther, that this matter be
Waived the 2nd Reading. The motion carried by the following vote:
Abstained: 2- Hearcel Craig, and Michael Mentel
Affirmative: 5- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Priscilla Tyson, A. Troy Miller, and
Eileen Paley
(TABLED UNTIL 03/02/2009)
A motion was made by Tavares, seconded by Ginther, that this matter be
Tabled to Certain Date. The motion carried by the following vote:
Abstained: 2- Hearcel Craig, and Michael Mentel
Affirmative: 5- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Priscilla Tyson, A. Troy Miller, and
Eileen Paley
FR 0233-2009 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to renew a
contract with Roto Rooter for preventive maintenance and repair of
grease traps, grease interceptors, and septic tanks at various
City-owned facilities; and to authorize the expenditure of $30,000.00
from the General Fund. ($30,000.00)
DEVELOPMENT: GINTHER, CHR. CRAIG TYSON MENTEL
FR 0224-2009 To adopt the Clintonville Neighborhood Plan as a guide for
development, redevelopment, and the planning of future public
improvements.
FR 0225-2009 To adopt the Fifth by Northwest Neighborhood Plan as a guide for
development, redevelopment, and the planning of future public
improvements.
FR 0226-2009 To adopt the Southwest Area Plan as a guide for development,
redevelopment, and the planning of future public improvements.
ADMINISTRATION: MILLER, CHR. PALEY TAVARES MENTEL
FR 2047-2008 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to renew
the software maintenance and support agreement with Enterprise
Informatics on behalf of the Building Services and Neighborhood
Services Divisions, to authorize the expenditure of $37,618.00 from
the Department of Technology Information Services Fund.
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($37,618.00)
JUDICIARY & COURT ADMINISTRATION: PALEY, CHR. CRAIG TYSON
MENTEL
FR 0003X-2009 To declare the necessity and intent to appropriate fee simple title and
lesser interests in and to real estate in connection with the Naghten
Street Roadway Improvements Project.
FR 0005X-2009 To declare the necessity and intent to appropriate permanent and
construction easements in, over, under and through real estate in
connection with the Skyline Drive Sanitary Assessment Sewer Project.
FR 0139-2009 To accept the attached deeds for real property from various grantees
to be used for the purposes of improving storm and sanitary sewer
lines and appurtenances thereto.
UTILITIES: PALEY, CHR. CRAIG GINTHER MENTEL
FR 1773-2008 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a cooperative
agreement with the Columbus Health Department, for participation in
the Lead-Safe Columbus Program, for the Division of Power and
Water, and to authorize the expenditure of $300,000.00 from Water
Systems Operating Fund. ($300,000.00)
FR 2034-2008 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to establish a purchase
order with Capital Recovery Systems Inc. for collection services for
the Department of Public Utilities, to authorize the expenditure of
$59,800.00 from the Water Operating Fund. ($59,800.00)
FR 0003-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a planned
modification of the PayPoint Gateway with First Data Government
Solutions, LP for the Division of Power and Water, and to authorize
the expenditure of $90,000.00 from Water Systems Operating Fund.
($90,000.00)
FR 0072-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement
with ADS LLC for flow meter wireless fees in accordance with Sole
Source provisions of the Columbus City Code for the Division of
Sewerage and Drainage and to authorize the expenditure of
$79,200.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund. ($79,200.00).
FR 0075-2009 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a
blanket purchase order with Sprint Solutions from a Universal Term
Contract for the purchase of Cellular Phone Services for various
divisions within the Department of Public Utilities, to authorize the
expenditure of $8,100.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund,
$59,700.00 from the Water Operating Fund, $50,300.00 from the
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Sewerage System Operating Fund, $5,875.00 for the Storm Sewer
System Operating Fund. ($123,975.00)
FR 0110-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a planned
modification for a service agreement with Marion Electric Motor
Services Inc. for Electric Motor Repair Services for the Division of
Sewerage and Drainage, and to authorize the expenditure of
$75,000.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund. ($75,000.00)
FR 0112-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a planned
modification of a contract with Duke's Root Control Inc for Root
Control Services for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, to
authorize the expenditure of $285,000.00 from the Sewerage System
Operating Fund. ($285,000.00)
FR 0144-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement
to reimburse Columbus Southern Power dba American Electric Power
(AEP) for the cost to transfer and/or rearrange electrical and
communication facilities attached to poles owned by AEP as may be
necessary to complete the North High Street Phase II Circuit
Conversion Project; to waive the provisions of the Columbus City
Code relating to competitive bidding; to authorize the expenditure of
$130,281.17 from the Voted Street Lighting and Electricity Distribution
Improvement Fund; for the Division of Power and Water.
($130,281.17)
FR 0145-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement
with Woolpert Incfor Digital Orthoimagery Services for the Division of
Sewerage and Drainage, to authorize the expenditure of $362,000.00
from the Sewerage System Operating Fund; and to waive the
provisions of competitive bidding of the Columbus City Codes.
($362,000.00)
FR 0153-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew a membership
with the National Association of Clean Water Agencies for the Division
of Sewerage and Drainage and to authorize the expenditure of
$24,066.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund ($24,066.00)
RECREATION & PARKS: TYSON, CHR. TAVARES PALEY MENTEL
FR 0157-2009 To repeal Ordinance No. 1368-2008; to authorize the Director of the
Recreation and Parks Department to grant consent and propose
cooperation with the Ohio Department of Transportation to construct a
bikepath along Goodale Street from the intersection of Twin Rivers
Drive/Olentangy River Road to the State Route 315 ramps, east of the
Olentangy River. ($0.00)
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ZONING: TYSON, CHR. CRAIG GINTHER MILLER PALEY TAVARES
MENTEL
FR 2037-2008 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3356.05, C-4
district development limitation; 3372.809, Parking and circulation; and
3389.032, Animal kennel or animal shelter, of the Columbus City
Codes, for the property located at 1865 MORSE ROAD (43229), to
permit an animal shelter with outdoor runs, cages, or structures for
open air confinement of animals to be utilized for supervised activities
with reduced development standards in the C-4, Commercial District
and to declare an emergency. (Council Variance #CV08-034)
FR 2045-2008 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.039, R-4,
Residential District use; 3332.15, Area District requirements; 3332.19,
Fronting on a public street; 3332.25, Maximum side yards required;
3332.26, Minimum side yard permitted; 3332.27, Rear yard; 3342.08
Driveway; and 3342.17, Parking lot screening, of the Columbus City
Codes; for the property located at 36 EAST RUSSELL STREET
(43201), to permit a single-family dwelling (a carriage house) with
reduced development standards in the rear yard of a lot developed
with a two-family dwelling in the R-4, Residential District and to
declare an emergency (Council Variance # CV08-033).
CA CONSENT ACTIONS
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION:
GINTHER
CA 0016X-2009 To honor, recognize and thank Ernie Hartong for his outstanding
contributions to the Columbus community as President of the
Clintonville Area Chamber of Commerce
A motion was made by Ginther, seconded by President Pro-Tem Craig, that
this matter be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael
Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
FINANCE: MENTEL, CHR. TAVARES CRAIG PALEY
CA 0121-2009 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to modify a
contract on behalf of the Facilities Management Division with H.R.
Gray & Associates Inc., for professional services at the Police
Academy, 1000 North Hague Avenue; to authorize the expenditure of
$5,200.00 from the Safety Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($5,200.00)
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This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0125-2009 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to modify and
increase a contract with S.A. Comunale Company, Inc. for annual
smoke and fire alarm testing, inspection and repair, sprinkler
inspections, fire pump testing, and fire suppression inspections for
facilities under the purview of the Facilities Management Division; to
authorize the expenditure of $150,000.00 from the General Fund; and
to declare an emergency. ($150,000.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0178-2009 To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to
enter into a contract for the option to purchase Andritz Aqua Screen
Parts with Andritz Separation, Inc., to authorize the expenditure of
$1.00 to establish the contract from the Mail, Print Services and UTC
Fund Account, and to declare an emergency. ($1.00).
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0181-2009 To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to
enter into a contract for the option to purchase Construction Castings
with Neenah Foundry Company, to authorize the appropriation and
expenditure of $1.00 to establish the contract from the Mail, Print
Services and UTC Fund Account, and to declare an emergency.
($1.00).
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0194-2009 To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to
enter into a contract for the option to purchase Water Meters with
Badger Meter, Inc., Hersey Meters Company, LLC, H. D. Supply
Waterworks, Metron Farnier, LLC, and Ferguson Waterworks, to
authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $5.00 to establish the
contracts from the Mail, Print Services and UTC Fund Account, and to
declare an emergency. ($5.00).
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0215-2009 To authorize and direct the City Auditor to modify and extend the
Contract No. EL006394 with the JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. for
certain banking services to be performed for the City Auditor, Division
of Income Tax through February 28, 2010; to authorize the
expenditure of $100,000.00 from the general fund; and to declare an
emergency ($100,000.00).
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0223-2009 To modify and increase an existing contract with Jay Waugh for
computer programming services for miscellaneous applications, such
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as our W-2 server application for the Office of the City Auditor,
Division of Income Tax; to authorize the expenditure of $15,000; and
to declare an emergency ($15,000).
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0229-2009 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to extend and
modify a contract for the Facilities Management Division with Dove
Building Services, Inc., for custodial services at the Police Academy at
1000 North Hague Avenue; to authorize the expenditure of
$176,956.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency.
($176,956.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0231-2009 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to renew and
modify a contract for the Facilities Management Division with K&M
Kleening Service, Inc. for custodial services at the Fire Training
Academy and Fire Administration Building at 3639 and 3675 Parsons
Avenue; to authorize the expenditure of $115,377.00 from the General
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($115,377.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0232-2009 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to renew a
contract for the Facilities Management Division with Pad Door
Systems for the maintenance and repair of overhead garage doors
and entrance doors, to authorize the expenditure of $107,849.00 from
the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($107,849.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: CRAIG, CHR. MILLER TAVARES
MENTEL
CA 0091-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with
M. P. Dory Company for the Guardrail and Fence Repair 2009 project
for the Division of Planning and Operations; to authorize the
expenditure of $189,656.80 from the Municipal Motor Vehicle License
Tax Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($189,656.80)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0148-2009 To authorize the appropriation of $2,500.00 from the unappropriated
balance of the private grant fund within the Department of Public
Service, Division of Refuse Collection, to provide funding for the Keep
America Beautiful project; and to declare an emergency. ($2,500.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0169-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into agreement
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with the Director of the Ohio Department of Transportation for this
South High Street (U.S. Route 23) rehabilitation project; to amend the
2008 C.I.B.; to authorize the transfer of funds within the Streets and
Highways G.O. Bonds Fund; to authorize the expenditure of
$252,200.00 within the Streets and Highways G.O. Bonds Fund for the
Division of Design and Construction; and to declare an emergency.
($252,200.00)
A motion was made by Tavares, seconded by Tyson, that this matter be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Abstained: 1- Michael Mentel
Affirmative: 6- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, A. Troy
Miller, and Eileen Paley
CA 0173-2009 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a
purchase order with Cargill, Incorporated, in the amount of
$580,000.00 for the purchase of rock salt in accordance with the terms
and conditions of an existing citywide term contract for the Division of
Planning and Operations; to authorize the expenditure of $580,000.00
or so much thereof as may be needed from the Street Construction
Maintenance and Repair Fund; and to declare an emergency.
($580,000.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
SAFETY : GINTHER, CHR. PALEY CRAIG MENTEL
CA 0048-2009 To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to
modify and extend the citywide contracts for the option to purchase
Personal Safety Products with Safety Solutions, Inc., Fire Safety
Services, Inc., Industrial Environmental Monitoring Instruments, Inc.,
and Global Protection Acquisition, Inc., and to declare an emergency.
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0115-2009 To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to
enter into contract for the option to purchase emergency vehicle
training and ASE and EVT testing and certification services with EVT,
ASE, and Stephen Trent in accordance with the sole source provisions
of the Columbus City Codes, to authorize the expenditure of three
dollars from the Purchasing/UTC Fund; and to declare an emergency.
($3.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0172-2009 To authorize an appropriation of $423,132.00 from the unappropriated
balance of the Law Enforcement Contraband Seizure Fund to provide
various law enforcement needs and refund claims for the Division of
Police, and to declare an emergency. ($423,132.00)
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This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0210-2009 To comply with Ohio Administrative Rule 742-7-14, Recognition of
Pick-up of Contributions, for uniformed Division of Fire employees;
and to declare an emergency.
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
DEVELOPMENT: GINTHER, CHR. CRAIG TYSON MENTEL
CA 0183-2009 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to
release the City of Columbus mortgages and financing statements on
all remaining parcels located at the West Edge Business Center; and
to declare an emergency.
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0206-2009 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to
execute any and all necessary agreements and deeds for conveyance
of title of one vacant parcel of real property (1177 E. Rich St.) held in
the Land Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program; and to
declare an emergency.
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0253-2009 To set forth a statement of municipal services and zoning conditions to
be provided to the area contained in a proposed annexation
(AN08-018) of 3.1± acres in Plain Township to the city of Columbus as
required by the Ohio Revised Code; and to declare an emergency.
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
ADMINISTRATION: MILLER, CHR. PALEY TAVARES MENTEL
CA 2044-2008 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to modify
an annual contract with Accela, Inc., on behalf of the Department of
Development for Building Services and Neighborhood Services, for
software and support maintenance services; and to authorize the
expenditure of $222,658.42 from the Department of Technology,
Information Services Fund; and to declare an emergency.
($222,658.42)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0001-2009 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to modify
and extend (2) two contracts with Computer Associates International,
Inc. (CA, Inc.) for maintenance and support associated with the City's
Help Desk business application, for the Department of Technology,
Information Services Division, and to authorize the expenditure of
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$31,465.00 from the Information Services Fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($31,465.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0199-2009 To authorize and direct the City Auditor to make payment of $2,755.74
to Patricia VanDyke for vacation time and benefits accumulated in
excess of the maximum amount established by the Management
Compensation Plan and subsequently forfeited; to authorize the
expenditure of $2,755.74 from the general fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($2,755.74)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0222-2009 To authorize the City Treasurer to modify and extend contracts for
various banking services; to authorize the expenditure of up to
$812,900 from various funds within the city; and to declare an
emergency. ($812,900.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
JUDICIARY & COURT ADMINISTRATION: PALEY, CHR. CRAIG TYSON
MENTEL
CA 0136-2009 To authorize the City Attorney to contract for professional services,
and to expend $100,000.00 from the General Government Grant Fund
for costs in connection with the Neighborhood Stabilization Program
(NSP) project, and to declare an emergency. ($100,000.00).
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0138-2009 To authorize the City Attorney to file the necessary complaint for the
appropriation of fee simple title in and to real estate necessary for the
OSIS Downtown Odor Control Facilities Project and OSIS
Augmentation and Relief Sewer Project and to declare an emergency.
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0166-2009 To authorize the appropriation of $342,667 for 2009 from the
unappropriated balance of the Franklin County Municipal Court
Judges probation fee fund for all anticipated expenses associated with
the enhancement of probation services; and to declare an emergency.
($342,667.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0174-2009 To authorize the appropriation of $96,700 for 2009 from the
unappropriated balance of the Franklin County Municipal Court
Judges dispute resolution fund for all anticipated expenses associated
with the enhancement of small claim services; and to declare an
emergency. ($96,700)
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This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0259-2009 To authorize the Franklin County Municipal Court Judges, through the
Administrative and Presiding Judge, to modfiy and extend the contract
with Willo Security, Inc. for the provision of security guard services in
the Municipal Court building; to authorize the expenditure of $80,000
from the Municipal Court special projects fund; so that the bid process
can be completed and to declare an emergency. ($80,000.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
UTILITIES: PALEY, CHR. CRAIG GINTHER MENTEL
CA 2042-2008 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement
with U. S. Bank National Association for e-lockbox services for the
Department of Public Utilities, to authorize the expenditure of
$35,000.00 from the Power and Water Operating Fund, and to declare
an emergency. ($35,000.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0061-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a construction
contract with American Suncraft Construction Co. for construction of
the 710 West Tank Interior Painting Project; to authorize the
appropriation and transfer of $432,450 from the Water System
Reserve Fund to the Water Works Enlargement Voted Bonds Fund; to
authorize the expenditure of $432,450 from the Water Works
Enlargement Voted Bonds Fund; and to authorize an amendment to
the 2008 Capital Improvements Budget for the Division of Power and
Water. ($432,450)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0071-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a service
agreement with Environmental Systems Corporation for the
maintenance and software upgrade for the Emissions Monitoring
Systems under the Sole Source provisions of the Columbus City Code
for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, and to authorize the
expenditure of $27,554.00 from the Sewerage System Operating
Fund. ($27,554.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0085-2009 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a
Blanket Purchase Order, from an established Universal Term Contract
with US Aluminate for the Division of Power and Water, to authorize
the expenditure of $130,000.00 from Water Systems Operating Fund;
and to declare an emergency. ($130,000.00)
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This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0096-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify a contract for the
purchase of landfill gas-fueled electric power with Bio-Energy (Ohio)
LLC, to authorize the expenditure of $436,810.00 from the Electricity
Operating Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($436,810.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
HEALTH, HOUSING & HUMAN SERVICES: TAVARES, CHR.
TYSON MILLER MENTEL
CA 0054-2009 To authorize the Board of Health to enter into a contract with LabCorp
of America to provide laboratory testing services for various Health
Department programs; to authorize the expenditure of $185,500 from
the Health Special Revenue Fund and the Health Department Grants
Fund to pay the costs thereof; and to declare an emergency.
($185,500)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0164-2009 To authorize the Director of Development to enter into a contract with
the Southeast, Inc. to provide tenant-based rental assistance; to
authorize the expenditure of $205,000 from the HOME Fund; and to
declare an emergency. ($205,000)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0175-2009 To authorize and direct the Columbus Health Department to accept a
grant from the J. Ray and Lillian W. Waller, and Alice and Robert
Estrich funds of The Columbus Foundation, in the amount of $23,100,
to authorize the appropriation of $23,100 from the Health Department
Grants Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($23,100)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0179-2009 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and
Management to expend $135,000.00 from the Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) program to fund the second year of
a two-year contract with AmeriNational Community Services, Inc.
which provides servicing of housing and commercial loans for the
CDBG and Home Investment Partnerships Grant (HOME) programs;
and to declare an emergency. ($135,000.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0200-2009 To authorize a supplemental appropriation from the unappropriated
balance of the Health Department Grants Fund for fees collected by
the Ben Franklin Tuberculosis Clinic for TB skin tests, in an amount of
$220,000; and to declare an emergency. ($220,000)
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This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0230-2009 To authorize and direct the City Auditor to transfer $80,534 within the
Health Department Grants Fund, to properly align appropriation with
projected expenses for the continued operation of the Public Health
Infrastructure program, and to declare an emergency. ($80,534)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
RECREATION & PARKS: TYSON, CHR. TAVARES PALEY MENTEL
CA 0123-2009 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks and the Director of
Public Utilities to enter into a lease agreement with Groezinger Golf
Enterprises, Inc. for the property known as a portion of Blackhawk Golf
Course located at 8830 Dustin Road, Galena, Ohio, 43021, for a
period of one (1) year commencing February 26, 2009 with five (5)
consecutive one (1) year renewal options, and to declare an
emergency. ($0.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0134-2009 To authorize and direct the Director of Finance and Management to
enter into contract with Helena Chemical Company for various
herbicides, fertilizers and pesticides for the Golf Division of the
Recreation and Parks Department, to authorize the expenditure of
$98,225.39 from the Golf Operating Fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($98,225.39)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0143-2009 To authorize the appropriation of $2,800.00 from the unappropriated
balance of the Gatrell Arts & Vocational Development Fund, in
accordance with the trust to support arts activities at Thompson
Recreation Center, and to declare an emergency. ($2,800.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0187-2009 To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter
into agreement with Community Arts Project, Inc. to provide financial
support toward community arts programming and facility operation and
maintenance, to authorize the expenditure of $22,000.00 from the
Recreation and Parks Operating Fund, and to declare an emergency.
($22,000.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0188-2009 To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter
into an agreement with the Franklin Park Conservatory Joint
Recreation District for the City's share of the operation of the District in
2009, to authorize the expenditure of $100,000.00 from the Recreation
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and Parks Operating Fund, and to declare an emergency.
($100,000.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
APPOINTMENTS
CA A0005-2009 Appointment of Joshua B. Wood of 1000 Neil Ave. Columbus, Ohio
43201 to serve on the Victorian Village Commission with a term
expiration date of June 30, 2010 (resume attached).
This Matter was Read and Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA A0006-2009 Re-Appointment of George Kane of 112 Arden Rd. Columbus, Ohio
43214 to serve on the University Area Review Board with a term
expiration of January 31, 2012 (resume attached).
This Matter was Read and Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA A0007-2009 Re-Appointment of Fredric "Ted" Goodman of 840 North Park St.
Columbus, Ohio 43215 to serve on the University Area Review Board
with a new term expiration date of January 31, 2012 (resume
attached).
This Matter was Read and Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA A0008-2009 Appointment of James Kunk, Huntington Bancshares, 41 S. High
Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215 to serve on the Franklin County
Convention Facilities Authority replacing David Lauer with a new term
expiration date of July 14, 2012 (resume attached).
This Matter was Read and Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA A0009-2009 Reappointment of Frederick L. Ransier III, Vorys, Sater, Seymour and
Pease, 52 E. Gay Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215 to serve on the
Franklin Park Conservatory Joint Recreation District Board of Trustees
with a new term expiration date of January 31, 2012 (resume
attached).
This Matter was Read and Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA A0010-2009 Reappointment of Janelle N. Simmons, Limited Brands Inc., Three
Limited Parkway, Columbus, Ohio 43230 to serve on the Franklin Park
Conservatory Joint Recreation District Board of Trustees with a new
term expiration date of January 31, 2012 (resume attached).
This Matter was Read and Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA A0011-2009 Reappointment of Mark Howard, 1921 Shallowford Avenue,
Columbus, Ohio 43235 to serve on the Board of the Sinking Fund
Trustees with a new term expiration date of January 31, 2013 (resume
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attached).
This Matter was Read and Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA A0012-2009 Appointment of Carrie Killingsworth, 5109 Grandon Drive, Hilliard,
Ohio 43026 to serve on the Columbus Veterans Advisory Board with a
new term expiration date of December 31, 2010. (resume attached)
This Matter was Read and Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA A0013-2009 Appointment of Roy Scott, 1409 Wilmore Dr, Columbus, Ohio 43209
to serve on the Columbus Veterans Advisory Board with a new term
expiration date of December 31, 2010. (resume attached)
This Matter was Read and Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA A0141-2008 Reappointment of David Barker, Experience Columbus, 277 W.
Nationwide Blvd., Columbus, Ohio 43215 to serve on the Vehicle for
Hire Board with a new term expiration date of December 31, 2009
(resume attached).
This Matter was Read and Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA A0142-2008 Reappointment of John Raphael, 444 S. Front Street, Columbus, Ohio
43215 to serve on the Vehicle for Hire Board with new term expiration
date of December 31, 2009 (resume attached).
A motion was made by Ginther, seconded by Tavares, that this matter be
Read and Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Abstained: 1- Hearcel Craig
Affirmative: 6- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Priscilla Tyson, Michael Mentel, A.
Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
Passed The Consent Agenda
Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael
Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
EMERGENCY, TABLED AND 2ND READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION
FINANCE: MENTEL, CHR. TAVARES CRAIG PALEY
0113-2009 To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to
issue purchase orders for credit card fuel and bulk fuel purchases
(unleaded gasoline, diesel, and bio diesel) for the Fleet Management
Division, to authorize the expenditure of $8,000,000.00 from the Fleet
Management Services Fund; and to declare an emergency.
($8,000,000.00)
A motion was made by President Mentel, seconded by Ginther, that this
matter be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael
Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
0185-2009 To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to
enter into three (3) contracts for the option to purchase PVC Pipe,
Fittings, Couplings and Storm Drainage Pipe with Discount Drainage
Supplies of Columbus, Ferguson Waterworks and Site Supply, Inc., to
authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $3.00 to establish the
contracts from the Mail, Print Services and UTC Fund Account, to
waive formal competitive bidding requirements, and to declare an
emergency. ($3.00).
A motion was made by President Mentel, seconded by President Pro-Tem
Craig, that this matter be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael
Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
0262-2009 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to extend a
contract for the Facilities Management Division with Dove Building
Services, Inc. for custodial services at the Franklin County Municipal
Court Building, 375 South High Street; to authorize the expenditure of
$40,000.00 from the General Fund, to waive the competitive bidding
provisions of the Columbus City Codes, and to declare an emergency.
($40,000.00)
A motion was made by President Mentel, seconded by President Pro-Tem
Craig, that this matter be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael
Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
0289-2009 To authorize the Human Resources Director to modify and extend the
contract with United Healthcare Insurance Company to provide all
eligible employees with medical insurance coverage through March
31, 2009, and to authorize the expenditure of $7,240,000.00 from the
Employee Benefits Fund, or so much thereof as may be necessary to
pay the costs of said contract; and to declare an emergency.
($7,240,000.00)
A motion was made by President Mentel, seconded by President Pro-Tem
Craig, that this matter be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael
Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
0290-2009 To authorize the Human Resources Director to modify and extend the
contract with United Healthcare Insurance Company (Medco) to
provide all eligible employees with prescription drug insurance
coverage through March 31, 2009, and to authorize the expenditure of
$1,705,000.00 from the Employee Benefits Fund, or so much thereof
as may be necessary to pay the costs of said contract; and to declare
an emergency. ($1,705,000.00)
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A motion was made by President Mentel, seconded by Ginther, that this
matter be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael
Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: CRAIG, CHR. MILLER
TAVARES MENTEL
0083-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Service to execute a planned,
professional engineering services contract with Burgess and Niple,
Inc.; to authorize the transfer of cash and appropriation within the
Fed-State Highway Engineering Fund; to authorize the expenditure of
$1,100,000.00 from the Fed-State Highway Engineering Fund; and to
declare an emergency ($1,100,000.00).
A motion was made by President Pro-Tem Craig, seconded by Miller, that this
matter be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael
Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
0088-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Service to pay the City's annual
membership dues to the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission for
the Department of Public Service, Division of Design & Construction;
to authorize the expenditure of $357,173.00 from the Street
Construction, Maintenance and Repair Fund; to waive the formal
competitive bidding requirements of the Columbus City Code; and to
declare an emergency. ($357,173.00)
A motion was made by President Pro-Tem Craig, seconded by Ginther, that
this matter be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael
Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
0209-2009 To authorize the City Auditor to establish the Public Improvement
Inspection Internal Service Fund and the Private Inspection Special
Revenue Fund; and to authorize City Auditor to execute temporary
fund transfers from the Street Construction, Maintenance and Repair
Fund to the Development Services Special Revenue Fund; the Public
Improvement Inspection Internal Services Fund; and the Private
Inspection Special Revenue Fund, for the Department of Public
Service and the Department of Development; and to declare an
emergency.
A motion was made by President Pro-Tem Craig, seconded by Ginther, that
this matter be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael
Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
DEVELOPMENT: GINTHER, CHR. CRAIG TYSON MENTEL
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0028-2009 To amend the 2008 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize and
direct the City Auditor to transfer $2,000,000.00 from the Special
Income Tax Fund to the Northland and Other Acquisitions Fund; to
authorize the transfer of cash between projects within the same fund;
to authorize the Director of Development to amend the
Reimbursement Agreement for Lincoln Theatre Interior Renovations
with the Lincoln Theatre Association by increasing the contract
amount by $2,300,000; to authorize the expenditure of $2,300,000
from the Northland and Other Acquisitions Fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($2,300,000.00)
A motion was made by Ginther, seconded by President Pro-Tem Craig, that
this matter be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael
Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
0095-2009 To authorize and direct the City Auditor to transfer $152,060.20 in
cash only from the Special Income Tax Fund to the General Fund; to
authorize and direct the payment of $608,240.78 to the
Gahanna-Jefferson School District to compensate for real property tax
revenues forgone as a result of CRA tax abatements in the
Stelzer-Stygler CRA; to authorize the expenditure of $608,240.78 from
the General Fund; and to declare an emergency.
A motion was made by Ginther, seconded by President Pro-Tem Craig, that
this matter be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael
Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
0160-2009 To authorize the Director of Development to enter into an agreement
with Dot Two Entertainment, Inc. and Guardian Business Services,
Inc. for a Jobs Creation Tax Credit of sixty percent (60%) for a period
of five (5) years in consideration of the company's investment of $4.0
million in leasehold improvements and personal property, the retention
of 35 full-time positions and the creation of 13 new permanent full-time
jobs.
A motion was made by Ginther, seconded by President Pro-Tem Craig, that
this matter be Amended as submitted to the Clerk. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael
Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
0160-2009 To authorize the Director of Development to enter into an agreement
with Dot Two Entertainment, Inc. and Guardian Business Services,
Inc. for a Jobs Creation Tax Credit of sixty percent (60%) for a period
of five (5) years in consideration of the company's investment of $4.0
million in leasehold improvements and personal property, the retention
of 35 full-time positions and the creation of 13 new permanent full-time
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jobs.
A motion was made by Ginther, seconded by Tyson, that this matter be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael
Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
ADMINISTRATION: MILLER, CHR. PALEY TAVARES MENTEL
0189-2009 To authorize the Director of the Department of Human Resources to
enter into a contract with Safex Inc. for the purpose of providing
assistance as may be necessary in industrial hygiene services and
safety program assistance to all divisions; to authorize the expenditure
of $100,000 from the employee benefits fund; to waive the competitive
bid requirements of the Columbus City Codes; and to declare an
emergency ($100,000).
A motion was made by Miller, seconded by Ginther, that this matter be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael
Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
JUDICIARY & COURT ADMINISTRATION: PALEY, CHR CRAIG TYSON
MENTEL
0130-2009 To authorize all City Department Directors and elected officials to
amend their rules, regulations, or internal procedures to allow for the
imposition of an administrative fee to cover the costs of delinquent
debt collection by private collection agencies, and to allow for the
imposition of that fee upon the delinquent debtor.
A motion was made by Paley, seconded by Tyson, that this matter be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael
Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
0186-2009 To authorize and direct the City Attorney to modify and increase a
contract with Linebarger, Goggan, Blair & Sampson LLP; to authorize
the City Attorney to expend up to an additional Fifty Thousand Dollars
for services rendered pursuant thereto; to waive the competitive
procurement provisions of the Columbus City Codes; and to declare
an emergency. ($50,000.00)
A motion was made by Paley, seconded by Tyson, that this matter be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael
Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
UTILITIES: PALEY, CHR. CRAIG GINTHER MENTEL
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0097-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify contracts for the
purchase of wholesale electric power with American Municipal
Power-Ohio, Inc. for the Division of Power and Water; to authorize the
expenditure of $5,977,570.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund; and
to declare an emergency. ($5,977,570.00)
A motion was made by Paley, seconded by Ginther, that this matter be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael
Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
0109-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify an existing
contract with American Electric Power Service Corporation for capacity
and energy for the Division of Power and Water; to authorize the
expenditure of $55,368,870.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund;
and to declare an emergency. ($55,368,870.00)
A motion was made by Ginther, seconded by Tavares, that this matter be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael
Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
0195-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to compromise and settle
on behalf of the City of Columbus the litigation captioned Crane and
Tractor, Inc. v. City of Columbus, Case No. 08CVH-01-1154, pending
in the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas and to resolve all
issues and disputes now existing between Crane and Tractor, Inc. and
the City relating to the operation of the City's sewer system, including
any issues and disputes relating to a certain flood of Crane and
Tractor's property that occurred in 2008, in the total amount of
$200,000.00 (Two Hundred Thousand Dollars and no cents); to
execute any necessary documents associated with the settlement and
final resolution of the litigation; to authorize the appropriation and
expenditure of $200,000.00 within Sanitary Sewer Reserve Fund and
to declare an emergency.
A motion was made by Paley, seconded by Tyson, that this matter be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael
Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
HEALTH, HOUSING & HUMAN SERVICES: TAVARES, CHR.
TYSON MILLER MENTEL
0161-2009 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter
into an agreement with the Columbus Urban League for the Fair
Housing Program; to authorize the expenditure of $105,456.00 from
the Community Development Block Grant Fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($105,456.00)
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A motion was made by Tavares, seconded by President Pro-Tem Craig, that
this matter be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael
Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
0162-2009 To authorize the expenditure of $512,262 from the 2009 Community
Development Block Grant Fund for the purpose of making loans and
grants for operation of the Affordable Housing Opportunity Fund; and
to declare an emergency. ($512,262)
A motion was made by Tavares, seconded by Tyson, that this matter be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael
Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
0163-2009 To authorize and direct the Columbus Health Department to accept
funds from the Foundation for Active Living in the amount of $5,000,
to authorize the appropriation of $5,000 from the Health Department
Grants Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($5,000.00)
A motion was made by Tavares, seconded by Tyson, that this matter be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael
Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
0197-2009 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter
into a contract with Vogt, Williams and Bowen to provide the City of
Columbus with a neighborhood redevelopment/housing market study;
to authorize the expenditure of $84,345 from the General Government
Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($84,345)
A motion was made by Tavares, seconded by Tyson, that this matter be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael
Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
0234-2009 To authorize and direct the Development Director, or his designee, to
acquire properties for the NSP Program; to execute any and all
documents necessary for conveyance of title; to authorize the
expenditure of $3,000,000.00 from the General Government Grants
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($3,000,000.00)
A motion was made by Tavares, seconded by Tyson, that this matter be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael
Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
RECREATION & PARKS: TYSON, CHR. TAVARES PALEY MENTEL
0111-2009 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into a lease
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agreement with the Central Ohio Bicycle Racing Association, Inc., for
the property known as a portion of Heer Park, located at 125 West
Williams Road, Columbus, Ohio, 43207, for a period of one (1) year
commencing February 26, 2009 with five (5) consecutive one (1) year
renewal options, and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
A motion was made by Tyson, seconded by Tavares, that this matter be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael
Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
0152-2009 To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to apply
for a grant from the Recreational Trails Program administered by the
Ohio Department of Natural Resources for the Hayden Falls
Boardwalk Project, Phase III, and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
A motion was made by Tyson, seconded by Ginther, that this matter be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael
Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
0158-2009 To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to submit
a grant application to the Ohio Cultural Facilities Commission for
construction of an amphitheater in Bicentennial Park, and to declare
an emergency. ($0.00)
A motion was made by Tyson, seconded by Tavares, that this matter be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael
Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
0219-2009 To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to accept
a grant in the amount of $11,129.00 and enter into an agreement with
the Franklin County Board of Commissioners (dba: Franklin County
Senior Options) for funding to support the 50+ Fitness Programs, to
authorize an appropriation of $11,129.00 from the unappropriated
balance of the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund to the Recreation
and Parks Department, and to declare an emergency. ($11,129.00)
A motion was made by Tyson, seconded by Tavares, that this matter be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael
Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
ADJOURNMENT
ADJOURNED: 6:37 P.M.
A motion was made by President Pro-Tem Craig, seconded by Tyson, to
adjourn this Regular Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Affirmative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael
Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
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