Columbus City Council
Regular MeetingColumbus, OH · May 11, 2009
Minutes
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Columbus OH
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Monday, May 11, 2009 5:00 PM City Council Chambers, Rm 231
REGULAR MEETING NO. 21 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, MAY 11, 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
C0012-2009 THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED IN THE
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF WEDNESDAY MAY 6, 2009:
New Type: D1
To: Hootless LTD
DBA Tip Top Kitchen & Cocktail
73 E Gay St & Patio & Bsmt
Columbus OH 43215
Permit # 39616630005
New Type: D5
To: Surly Girls LTD
DBA Surly Girl Saloon
1126 N High St 1st Fl & Bsmt
Columbus OH 43201
Permit # 8705582
New Type: D1
To: LD Enterprises of Ohio Inc
DBA Sushi Ting
2875 Olentangy River Rd
Columbus OH 43202
Permit # 4949422
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Transfer Type: D5, D6
To: Patio 5 on Front LLC
DBA After Five
482 S Front St & 2 Patios
Columbus OH 43215
From: Brewery District Bar LLC
DBA After Five
482 S Front St & 2 Patios
Columbus OH 43215
Permit # 6744677
Advertise: 05/16/2009
Return: 05/26/2009
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION
CRAIG
0061X-2009 To recognize and honor the Komen Columbus Race for the Cure and
the Susan G. Komen for the Cure for their tireless efforts to raise the
funding needed for research in order to end breast cancer once and
for all.
A motion was made by President Pro-Tem Craig, seconded by Tavares, 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
0062X-2009 To recognize the efforts of Dr. William J. Hicks and The Ohio State
University Comprehensive Cancer Center - Arthur G. James Cancer
Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute in their
development of the Diversity Enhancement Program aimed at
increasing general cancer awareness among African-Americans and
other underserved minorities.
A motion was made by President Pro-Tem Craig, seconded by Tavares, 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
FROM THE FLOOR
TYSON
0063X-2009 To congratulate the Northland Vikings Boys Basketball team on
winning their first ever State Championship in Division I high school
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basketball.
A motion was made by Tyson, seconded by Tavares, 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
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: CRAIG, CHR. MILLER TAVARES
MENTEL
FR 0559-2009 To authorize the City Auditor to reestablish an encumbrance in the
amount of $18,241.68 with Korda Nemeth Engineering, Incorporated,
for design of the Briggs Road Drainage Improvement project for the
Division of Mobility Options; to authorize the expenditure of
$18,241.68 or so much thereof as may be needed from the Streets
and Highways G.O. Bonds Fund. ($18,241.68)
DEVELOPMENT: GINTHER, CHR. CRAIG TYSON MENTEL
FR 0658-2009 To authorize the Director of Development to enter into a five-year Jobs
Growth Incentive agreement with Limbach Company LLC in
consideration of the proposed investment of $1,350,000, the
relocation/retention of 110 full-time permanent employees and the
creation of 35 full-time permanent positions.
FR 0665-2009 To assess certain properties for the cost for demolishing structures
found to be public nuisances.
FR 0679-2009 To approve the Certified Local Government Grant for the preparation
of an historic district nomination to the National Register of Historic
Places for the commercial district of North Columbus for Funding Year
2009; and that the Historic Preservation Officer shall act as the Grant
Project Coordinator.
FR 0680-2009 To approve the Certified Local Government Grant for the repair of the
historic tile roof of the Green Lawn Abbey mausoleum known as
Green Lawn Abbey for Funding Year 2009; and that the Historic
Preservation Officer shall act as the Grant Project Coordinator.
UTILITIES: PALEY, CHR. CRAIG GINTHER MENTEL
FR 0568-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement
with Korda/Nemeth Engineering, Inc. for professional engineering
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services for the Near East Area Water Line Improvements Project;
and to authorize the expenditure of $134,179.00 from the Water
Works Enlargement Voted Bonds Fund for the Division of Power and
Water. ($134,179.00)
RULES & REFERENCE: MENTEL, CHR. GINTHER CRAIG PALEY
FR 0667-2009 To amend Ordinance No. 1883-2008 to correct technical errors in the
amended city code provisons relating to the provisions that allow
articulated buses to be operated within the City of Columbus.
ZONING: TYSON, CHR. CRAIG GINTHER MILLER PALEY TAVARES
MENTEL
FR 0611-2009 To rezone 4820 CENTRAL COLLEGE ROAD (43081), being 57.07±
acres located north of the intersection of Central College Road and
Caplinger Avenue, From: NE, Neighborhood Edge, and NG,
Neighborhood General Districts, To: NE, Neighborhood Edge District
and to declare an emergency (Rezoning # Z09-004).
FR 0613-2009 To rezone 3034 EAST LIVINGSTON AVENUE (43227), being 0.53±
acres located at the northeast corner of East Livingston Avenue and
James Road, From: C-4, Commercial, and R-3, Residential Districts,
To: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District (Rezoning #
Z08-064).
FR 0664-2009 To rezone 739 WEST THIRD AVENUE (43212), being 5.13± acres
located at the southwest corner West Third Avenue and Olentangy
River Road, From: R-1, Residential District, To: CPD, Commercial
Planned Development District (Rezoning # Z09-002).
CA CONSENT ACTIONS
FINANCE: MENTEL, CHR. TAVARES CRAIG PALEY
CA 0620-2009 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and
Management to execute a Lease Amendment with Directions for
Youth and Families Group, Inc. to modify the lease to provide for a
renewal term of three (3) years in length, with the renewal term
commencing on July 1, 2009 and terminating on June 30, 2012.
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0638-2009 To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to
enter into contract for the option to purchase vehicle rental from Hertz
Car Rental (Byers Car Rental, L.L.C.), to authorize the expenditure of
one (1) dollar from the Mail, Print Services and UTC Fund; and to
declare an emergency. ($1.00)
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This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: CRAIG, CHR. MILLER TAVARES
MENTEL
CA 0549-2009 To accept various deeds for parcels of real property; to dedicate these
parcels as public rights-of-way and to name said rights-of-way as Fifth
Street, Walnut Street, Doherty Road, Fisher Road, Warner Road,
Civic Center Drive, Bent Tree Boulevard, Federated Boulevard,
Hamilton Road, Hall Road, Kenny Road, Godown Road, Jackson
Pike, Central College Road, Olentangy River Road, West Broad
Street, Mount Vernon Avenue, Hamilton Avenue and Orion Place.
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0557-2009 To accept the plat titled "Ashbrook Run Section I (includes and is a
resubdivision of part of The Glen at Schirm Farms Section 2, Plat
Book108, Page 8)", from Ashbrook Run LLC, an Ohio limited liability
company, by Village Communities Corporation, an Ohio corporation,
Sole Member, by Donald R. Kenney, Manager and by The Glen At
Schirm Farms, LLC, an Ohio limited liability company, by Village
Communities Corporation, an Ohio corporation, Sole Member, by
Donald R. Kenney, Manager.
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
SAFETY : GINTHER, CHR. PALEY CRAIG MENTEL
CA 0603-2009 To authorize the payment of $5,602.08 for vacation time and benefits
which have been accumulated in excess of the maximum amount
established by salary ordinance for Fire Division personnel.
($5,602.08)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0636-2009 To authorize and direct the Chief of Police to enter into a grant
agreement with the State of Ohio, Department of Natural Resources,
Division of Watercraft, to authorize an appropriation of $23,953.22
from the unappropriated balance of the General Government Grant
Fund for the Division of Police for the operation of a Marine Patrol
Program; and to declare an emergency. ($23,953.22)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
DEVELOPMENT: GINTHER, CHR. CRAIG TYSON MENTEL
CA 0654-2009 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter
into various contracts for the provision of grass cutting services on
City-owned property being held in the Land Bank; to authorize the
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expenditure of $90,000 from the Land Management Fund; and to
declare an emergency. ($90,000)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
ADMINISTRATION: MILLER, CHR. PALEY TAVARES MENTEL
CA 0433-2009 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to modify
and renew a contract with Xerox Corporation for annual printer
maintenance support services; to authorize the expenditure of
$77,966.88 from the Department of Technology, Information Services
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($77,966.88)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0606-2009 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to renew
an existing contract with Environmental Systems Research Institute,
Inc. for annual software maintenance and support services, to
authorize the expenditure of $81,724.96 from the Department of
Technology Information Services Fund; and to declare an emergency.
($81,724.96)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
JUDICIARY & COURT ADMINISTRATION: PALEY, CHR. CRAIG TYSON
MENTEL
CA 0367-2009 To authorize and direct the Franklin County Municipal Court Clerk to
enter into a contract with Oracle USA, Inc. for maintenance and
support in accordance with sole source procurement provisions of the
Columbus City Codes; to authorize the expenditure of $46,464.00
from the Municipal Court Clerk computer fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($46,464.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
UTILITIES: PALEY, CHR. CRAIG GINTHER MENTEL
CA 0543-2009 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to
authorize and direct the City Auditor to deposit funds in the amount of
$762,768.75 into the State Treasury Asset Reserve of Ohio (Star
Ohio) program for surety funds required for a construction permit to be
issued for the Hap Cremean Water Plant Lagoon No. 2 Embankment
Modifications Project; to authorize the appropriation and transfer of
$762,768.75 from the Water System Reserve Fund to the Water
Works Enlargement Voted Bonds Fund; and to authorize the
expenditure of $762,768.75 from the Water Works Enlargement Voted
Bonds Fund; for the Division of Power and Water. ($762,768.75)
(AMENDED BY ORD. 0611-2010 PASSED 05/10/2010)
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A motion was made by President Pro-Tem Craig, 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 0550-2009 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a
Blanket Purchase Order with Siemens Water Technologies for the
purchase of U.S. Filter/Envirex Parts from an established Universal
Term Contract for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, and to
authorize the expenditure of $25,000.00 from the Sewerage System
Operating Fund. ($25,000.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0552-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify the contract for
Specialty Maintenance Crafts with Righter Co., Inc. for the Division of
Sewerage and Drainage; and to authorize the expenditure of
$170,000.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund.
($170,000.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0577-2009 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a
blanket purchase order for Laboratory Supplies from an established
Universal Term Contract with VWR Scientific Products for the Division
of Sewerage and Drainage and to authorize the expenditure of
$15,000.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund ($15,000.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0600-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a planned
modification to the contract for HVAC Maintenance Services with Jim
Skaggs dba Cornerstone Maintenance Services, Ltd. for the Division
of Sewerage and Drainage; and to authorize the expenditure of $
136,315.90 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund.
($136,315.90)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
HEALTH, HOUSING & HUMAN SVC'S: TAVARES, CHR. TYSON MILLER
MENTEL
CA 0624-2009 To authorize and direct the Board of Health to enter into a contract
with Access 2 Interpreters, LLC for interpretation services; to authorize
the total expenditure of $50,000.00 from the Health Department
Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($50,000.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
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CA 0630-2009 To authorize and direct the Columbus Health Department to accept
grant funds from the Ohio Department of Health in the amount of
$80,997; to authorize the appropriation of $80,997 from the Health
Department Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency, ($80,997)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 0673-2009 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify
a contract with Buckeye IV Home Builders LTD by changing the
contract period; and to declare an emergency.
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
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
0056X-2009 To provide for the submission to the electors of the City of Columbus
at a special election to be held on August 4, 2009, an ordinance to
increase the city income tax from a rate of two percent (2.0%) to a rate
of two and one-half percent (2.5%) effective October 1, 2009, to
amend sections 361.19, 361.21, and 361.24, Columbus City
Codes,1959, and to declare an emergency.
A motion was made by President Mentel, seconded by Tavares, 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
0056X-2009 To provide for the submission to the electors of the City of Columbus
at a special election to be held on August 4, 2009, an ordinance to
increase the city income tax from a rate of two percent (2.0%) to a rate
of two and one-half percent (2.5%) effective October 1, 2009, to
amend sections 361.19, 361.21, and 361.24, Columbus City
Codes,1959, and to declare an emergency.
A motion was made by President Mentel, seconded by Tavares, 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
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: CRAIG, CHR. MILLER
TAVARES MENTEL
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0586-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Service to make payment to the
Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission for staff support services
rendered in connection with the State Capital Improvement Program
and Local Transportation Improvement Program for the Division of
Design and Construction; and to expend $18,732.00 from the Streets
and Highways G.O. Bonds Fund for this purpose. ($18,732.00)
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
DEVELOPMENT: GINTHER, CHR. CRAIG TYSON MENTEL
0614-2009 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to amend
forty-one (41) currently active Enterprise Zone Agreements and five
(5) currently active Community Reinvestment Area Agreements held
between the City of Columbus and various Enterprises for the purpose
of eliminating language pertaining to personal property investment,
and to dissolve six (6) other currently active Enterprise Zone
Agreements that abate personal property tax only.
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
UTILITIES: PALEY, CHR. CRAIG GINTHER MENTEL
0532-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a construction
contract with Kokosing Construction Company, Inc., for the HCWP
Lagoon No. 2 Embankment Modifications Project; to waive the
provisions of competitive bidding; to authorize the appropriation and
transfer of $2,019,455.68 from the Water System Reserve Fund to the
Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund; to authorize the
appropriation and expenditure of $2,019,455.68 within the Water
Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund, and to authorize an
amendment to the 2008 Capital Improvements Budget for the Division
of Power and Water. ($2,019,455.68)
A motion was made by Paley, seconded by Miller, 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
0534-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a construction
contract with U.S. Utility Contractor Co. for the North High St. Circuit
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Conversion Project, Phase II for the Division of Power and Water
(Power); to authorize the appropriation and transfer of $216,919.00
from the Electricity Reserve Fund to the Voted Street Lighting and
Electricity Distribution Improvement Fund; and to authorize the
expenditure of $216,919.00 from the Voted Street Lighting and
Electricity Distribution Improvement Fund for the Division of Power
and Water; and to amend the 2008 Capital Improvement Budget.
($216,919.00)
A motion was made by Paley, 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
0629-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to negotiate and enter into
a contract for purchase power, to waive provisions of Columbus City
Code relating to award of contracts through the request for proposal
process, to authorize the expenditure of $1.00 from the Electricity
Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00)
A motion was made by Paley, 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
HEALTH, HOUSING & HUMAN SERVICES: TAVARES, CHR.
TYSON MILLER MENTEL
0646-2009 To authorize the repeal of Ordinance 1960-2008, passed on
December 15, 2008, to remove Gambit Investment, LLC's proposed
project from the Home Again Program (Housing Preservation Fund);
to authorize and direct the City Auditor to cancel the auditor certificate
issued for that project; to authorize the Director of the Department of
Development to modify the Home Again Program contract with The
Affordable Housing Trust for Columbus and Franklin County; to
authorize the expenditure of $60,000 from the Housing Preservation
Fund; and to declare an emergency ($60,000)
A motion was made by Tavares, 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
0657-2009 To authorize the Director of the Development Department to enter into
a contract with the Affordable Housing Trust for Columbus and
Franklin County to facilitate the production of affordable housing and
enhance home ownership opportunities in Columbus; to authorize the
appropriation and expenditure of 0.43% (presently estimated at
$1,125,000) of the combined rates of 5.1% of the Hotel/Motel Excise
Tax, less $150,000; and to declare an emergency. ($1,125,000)
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(REPEALED BY ORD. 0782-2009 PASSED 6/1/2009)
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
0671-2009 To adopt the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing
Program; to authorize the filing of the Homelessness Prevention and
Rapid Re-Housing Program application with the U. S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development; and to make a substantial
amendment to the Consolidated Plan's 2008 Action Plan; and to
declare an emergency.
A motion was made by Tavares, seconded by Ginther, that this matter be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Abstained: 1- Priscilla Tyson
Affirmative: 6- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Michael Mentel, A.
Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
RECESS
RECESSED: 6:31PM
A motion was made by President Pro-Tem Craig, seconded by Ginther, to
Motion to Recess the Regular Meeting. 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
RECONVENE
RECONVENED: 6:34PM
A motion was made by President Pro-Tem Craig, seconded by Tavares, to
Motion to Reconvene the Regular Meeting. 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
0553-2009 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into
contract with three community agencies to provide After School
programming services; to authorize the expenditure of $79,500.00
from the Recreation and Parks Fund. ($79,500.00)
A motion was made by Tavares, seconded by Ginther, that this matter be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Abstained: 3- Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, and A. Troy Miller
Affirmative: 4- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Michael Mentel, and Eileen Paley
RULES & REFERENCE: MENTEL, CHR. GINTHER CRAIG PALEY
0674-2009 To increase the city income tax from a rate of two percent (2.0%) to a
rate of two and one-half percent (2.5%) effective October 1, 2009, to
amend sections 361.19, 361.21, and 361.24, Columbus City Codes,
1959, and to declare an emergency.
A motion was made by President Mentel, seconded by Tavares, 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
0674-2009 To increase the city income tax from a rate of two percent (2.0%) to a
rate of two and one-half percent (2.5%) effective October 1, 2009, to
amend sections 361.19, 361.21, and 361.24, Columbus City Codes,
1959, and to declare an emergency.
(TABLED INDEFINITELY)
A motion was made by President Mentel, seconded by Tavares, that this
matter be Tabled Indefinitely. 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: 6:37PM
A motion was made by President Pro-Tem Craig, seconded by Ginther, to
adjourn this Regular Meeting. 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
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