Columbus City Council
Regular MeetingColumbus, OH · December 14, 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, December 14, 2009 5:00 PM City Council Chambers, Rm 231
REGULAR MEETING NO. 57 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, DECEMBER
14, 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
C0033-2009 THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED IN THE
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 9, 2009:
New Type: C1
To: Addulis LLC
DBA R & M Carryout
3369 E Main St
Columbus OH 43213
Permit # 0050598
New Type: D1
To: Mivida Inc
DBA Cucos Market & Taqueria
2162 W Henderson Rd
Columbus OH 43220
Permit # 60669360015
New Type: D3, D3A
To: Hootless LLC
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DBA Tip Top Kitchen & Cocktail
73 E Gay St & Patio & Bsmt
Columbus OH 43215
Permit # 39616630005
Transfer Type: C1, C2
To: Merhawi Y Gebretensai
DBA Family Carryout
2207 Parkwood Ave 1st Fl
Columbus OH 43211
From: Letense Neguse
DBA Family Carryout
2207 Parkwood Ave 1st Fl
Columbus OH 43211
Permit # 3088958
Transfer Type: D1, D2, D3, D6
To: 1810 N 4th LLC
DBA 4th Street Patio
1816 N 4th St
Columbus OH 43201
From: Club Octagon Inc
DBA Madison Entertainment Ctr
1st Fl & Rear Mezzanine
72 N High St
Columbus OH 43215
Permit # 6548720
New Type: C1, C2
To: S and K Mobarak
DBA S & K Market
127 E Fifth
Columbus OH 43201
Permit # 7645655
Transfer Type: C1, C2, D6
To: Briggs Mart Inc
DBA Briggs Mart
2774 Briggs Rd
Columbus OH 43204
From: Mohamed Zerrei
2774 Briggs Rd
Columbus OH 43204
Permit # 0967500
Transfer Type: D3, D3A, D3X
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To: Ailess LLC
DBA Dirty Franks Hot Dogs
248 S 4th St
Columbus OH 43215
From: Hootless LLC
DBA Tip Top Kitchen & Lounge
73 E Gay St & Patio & Bsmt
Columbus OH 43215
Permit # 00816010010
Advertise: 12/19/2009
Return: 12/29/2009
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
FR FIRST READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMEMBER PALEY, SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER TYSON TO WAIVE THE READING OF THE TITLES OF
FIRST READING LEGISLATION. THE MOTION CARRIED THE FOLLOWING
VOTE: AFFIRMATIVE: 7 NEGATIVE: 0
DEVELOPMENT: GINTHER, CHR. CRAIG TYSON MENTEL
FR 0964-2009 To dissolve the Enterprise Zone Agreement with Schottenstein Stores
Corporation and 4300 Venture 34910 LLC; and to direct the Director
of the Department of Development to notify the necessary local and
state tax authorities.
A motion was made by Ginther, seconded by Tavares, that this matter be
Waived the 2nd Reading. 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
A motion was made by Ginther, seconded by Tavares, 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
FR 1692-2009 To authorize the Director of Development to enter into a Columbus
Downtown Office Incentive Agreement with Engauge as provided in
Columbus City Council Resolution 0088X-2007, adopted June 4,
2007, in consideration of the company's proposed investment of
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$250,000 in leasehold improvements, the retention of 76 employees
and the creation of 50 new full-time permanent positions.
A motion was made by Ginther, seconded by Tavares, that this matter be
Waived the 2nd Reading. 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
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
FR 1638-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew a membership
with the Association of Ohio Metropolitan Wastewater Agencies for the
Division of Sewerage and Drainage and to authorize the expenditure
of $24,375.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund;.
($24,375.00)
A motion was made by Paley, seconded by Tavares, that this matter be
Waived the 2nd Reading. 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
A motion was made by Paley, 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
0917 ZONING: TYSON, CHR. CRAIG GINTHER MILLER PALEY TAVARES
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FR 0917-2009 To rezone 5700 NORTH HAMILTON ROAD (43054), being 3.31±
acres located on the east side of Hamilton Road, 438± feet north of
Preserve Boulevard, From: CPD, Commercial Planned Development
District, To: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District
(Rezoning # Z08-048).
CA CONSENT ACTIONS
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION
GINTHER
CA 0201X-2009 To honor and recognize Betty Drummond for her outstanding service
on the
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Columbus Board of Education, to the Columbus City Schools, and to
the City of Columbus.
A motion was made by President Pro-Tem Craig, 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
FINANCE: MENTEL, CHR. TAVARES CRAIG PALEY
CA 1573-2009 To authorize and direct the Finance & Management Director to enter
into contracts for the option to purchase OEM Small Engine and Lawn
Mower Parts on an as needed basis with Century Equipment and
Reynolds Farm Equipment, LLC to authorize the expenditure of two
dollars to establish the contracts from the Mail, Print Services and
UTC Fund. ($2.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 1580-2009 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to expend
$200,000.00 from the Construction Management Capital Improvement
Fund for various facility renovations. ($200,000.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 1586-2009 To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to
enter into four (4) contracts for the option to purchase Automobiles
with Byers Ford, Ricart Properties Inc. dba Ricart Ford, Gollings Arena
Dodge Inc., and Bob McDorman Chevrolet, to authorize the
expenditure of four (4) dollars to establish the contracts from the Mail,
Print Services, and UTC Fund. ($4.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 1589-2009 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to modify a
contract with Kone, Inc. for the maintenance and service of elevators
in various City facilities under the purview of the Facilities
Management Division; and to authorize the expenditure of $10,500.00
from the General Fund. ($10,500.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: CRAIG, CHR. MILLER TAVARES
MENTEL
CA 0510-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into agreement
with the Director of the Ohio Department of Transportation for this
West Broad Street (U.S. 40) Urban Paving project; to authorize the
expenditure of $573,082.00 within the Gov'l Build America Bonds
Fund for the Division of Design and Construction; and to declare an
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emergency. ($573,082.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 1606-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into an agreement
with the Director of the Ohio Department of Transportation and to
grant consent and propose cooperation with the State of Ohio for a
concrete deck overlay project on the James Road bridge over US-33.
($0)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 1676-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Service to increase the City's share
of the agreement with the Director of the Ohio Department of
Transportation for this US-23 (Indianola Avenue, Morse Road, and
High Street) rehabilitation project for the Division of Design and
Construction; to amend the 2009 C.I.B.; to authorize the transfer of
funds within the Streets and Highways G.O. Bonds Fund; to authorize
the expenditure of $8,418.57 within the Streets and Highways G.O.
Bonds fund; and to declare an emergency. ($8,418.57)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 1686-2009 To authorize the expenditure of $279,690.00 from the Streets and
Highways G.O. Bonds Fund, the State Issue II Street Projects Fund
and the Federal State Highway Engineering Fund for construction
inspection charges for the Division of Design and Construction; to
amend the 2009 C.I.B; to authorize the transfer of funds within and
from the Streets and Highways G.O. Bonds Fund to the State Issue II
Street Projects Fund and the Federal State Highway Engineering
Fund; to authorize the City Auditor to establish Auditor's Certificates to
provide for payment of construction inspection charges for the Division
of Design and Construction; and to declare an emergency.
($279,690.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
SAFETY : GINTHER, CHR. PALEY CRAIG MENTEL
CA 1458-2009 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to issue a
purchase order to Roy Tailors Uniform Company of Columbus, Inc. for
the purchase of uniforms for the Division of Police from an existing
Universal Term Contract, to authorize the expenditure of $551,915.00
from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($551,915.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 1627-2009 To authorize and direct the Mayor of the City of Columbus to accept a
subgrantee award through the FY2009 Paul Coverdell National
Forensic Science Improvement Act via the State of Ohio Office of
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Criminal Justice Services; to authorize Jami St. Clair, Crime Lab
Manager, as the official city representative to act in connection with
the subgrant; to authorize an appropriation of $37,504.65 from the
unappropriated balance of the General Government Grant Fund to the
Division of Police to cover the costs of the subgrant project; and to
declare an emergency ($37,504.65).
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 1648-2009 To authorize and direct the Director of Public Safety to modify and
increase the contract with Metropolitan Towing and Storage, Inc., to
authorize the expenditure of $90,000.00 from the General Fund; and
to declare an emergency. ($90,000.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 1652-2009 To authorize and direct the Finance & Management Director to enter
into a contract for the option to purchase Two Way Radios and
Accessories for the Police /Support Services Division, the largest user,
to authorize the expenditure of one (1) dollar to establish the contract
from the Mail, Print Services and UTC Fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($1.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 1657-2009 To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to
establish a purchase order with Arrow Energy, Inc. for the purchase of
jet fuel for the Division of Police from an existing universal term
contract; to authorize the expenditure of $40,406.00 from the General
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($40,406.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 1659-2009 To authorize and direct the Director of Public Safety to modify and
increase the amount on the current contract with Mt. Carmel
Occupational Health for physical fitness testing services for the
Division of Police; to authorize the expenditure of $110,000.00 from
the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($110,000.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 1663-2009 To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director, on
behalf of the Division of Police, to enter into a contract with Southern
Computer Warehouse to purchase the Barracuda Email Archiving
equipment; to authorize the expenditure of $54,619.65 from the Law
Enforcement Seizure Funds; and to declare an emergency.
($54,619.65)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 1667-2009 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of
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the Division of Police, to enter into a contract for the purchase of a
Flex Field Ballistic Blanket with Patriot 3, Inc. in accordance with the
sole source procurement provisions of the Columbus City Codes; to
authorize the expenditure of $29,950.00 from the Law Enforcement
Drug Seizure Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($29,950.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 1682-2009 To authorize and direct the Finance & Management Director to enter
into a contract for the option to purchase Motorola Radio and
Electronics Replacement Parts for the Police /Support Services
Division, the largest user, to authorize the expenditure of one (1) dollar
to establish the contract from the Mail, Print Services and UTC Fund;
and to declare an emergency. ($1.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
DEVELOPMENT: GINTHER, CHR. CRAIG TYSON MENTEL
CA 1702-2009 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to
execute any and all necessary agreements and deeds for conveyance
of title of two parcels of real property (452-454 Hamilton Ave. and 492
Yeoman Ave.) held in the Land Bank pursuant to the Land
Reutilization Program; and to declare an emergency.
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
ADMINISTRATION: MILLER, CHR. PALEY TAVARES MENTEL
CA 1390-2009 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to modify
and increase the funds to an existing contract with COMSYS for
related e-Gov services; to authorize the expenditure of $177,763.00
from the Information Services Bond Fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($177,763.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 1598-2009 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and
Management, for the Department of Technology, on behalf of the
Department of Public Utilities, to establish a purchase order for the
purchase of Microsoft Software Assurance, from Software House
International Inc. (SHI), from a State Contract; to authorize the
expenditure of $79,830.80 from the 2009 Department of Technology's
Information Services Fund; and to declare an emergency.
($79,830.80)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 1679-2009 To authorize and direct the Finance & Management Director to enter
into a contract for the option to purchase I3 (Interactive Intelligence)
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Software and Support for the Department of Technology, to authorize
the expenditure of one (1) dollar to establish the contract from the
Mail, Print Services and UTC Fund; and to declare an emergency.
($1.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 1680-2009 To authorize and direct the Finance & Management Director to enter
into a contract for the option to purchase GIS Technical Services for
the Department of Technology, to authorize the expenditure of one (1)
dollar to establish the contract from the Mail, Print Services and UTC
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
JUDICIARY & COURT ADMINISTRATION: PALEY, CHR. CRAIG TYSON
MENTEL
CA 1646-2009 To authorize and direct the Municipal Court Clerk to enter into a
contract with Neopost USA, Inc. for the provision of mail services for
the Municipal Court Clerk's Office; to authorize an expenditure of
$45,974.84 from the Municipal Court Clerk's computer fund; and to
declare an emergency. ($45,974.84)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 1677-2009 To authorize the acceptance of a grant from the Franklin County
Board of Commissioners, Office of Homeland Security and Justice
Programs in the amount of $43,543.00 for the funding of the Stalking
Investigation program; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure
of said funds; to authorize the transfer and appropriation of matching
funds required by the acceptance of the grant in the amount of
$14,515.00; and to declare an emergency. ($58,058.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 1693-2009 To authorize the establishment of an escrow fund to be used for
acquisition of land for the Shook Road Phase I; to authorize the City
Auditor to act as escrow agent for this fund; and to declare an
emergency.
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 1699-2009 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and
Management to execute a Purchase Contract between ODOT and the
City and any ancillary documents necessary to accept a Quitclaim
Deed for 2.458 +/- acres of real property from ODOT; to grant ODOT a
Quitclaim Deed of Highway Easement, including limited access
limitations, for real property of equal acreage; and to declare and
emergency.
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This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
UTILITIES: PALEY, CHR. CRAIG GINTHER MENTEL
CA 0177X-2009 To consider adoption of PURPA Standards Pursuant to the Energy
Policy Act of 2005 and Energy Independence and Security Act of
2007.
This Matter was Adopted on the Consent Agenda.
CA 1467-2009 This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to modify an
existing professional engineering services contract for the Clintonville
Main Rehabilitation Project with Malcolm Pirnie, Inc. for purposes of
completing the required engineering services and the transfer within
and expenditure of $23,897.00 from the Sanitary B.A.B.s (Build
America Bonds) Fund for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; and
to amend the 2009 Capital Improvement Budget. ($23,897.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 1474-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement
with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for professional engineering
services for the Division of Power and Water (Power) Geographical
Information System Project; and to authorize the expenditure of
$199,321.60 from the Electricity Build America Bonds Fund; for the
Division of Power and Water. ($199,321.60)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 1513-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a professional
design services agreement with Chester Engineers, Inc. for the
Southerly Wastewater Treatment Plant Corrosion Prevention and
Protective Coating Systems Consultant Project; to authorize the
transfer $477,837.99 and expend a total of $499,041.67 in funds from
within the Sanitary B.A.B.s (Build America Bonds) Fund; and to amend
the 2009 Capital Improvements Budget, for the Division of Sewerage
and Drainage. ($499,041.67).
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 1514-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify the professional
services contract with M-E Companies; and to expend $59,361.96
from the Storm B.A.B.s Fund for costs in connection with the
Lockbourne Road Stormwater System Improvements Project, for the
Division of Sewerage and Drainage. ($59,361.96)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 1527-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract
modification with Korda/Nemeth Engineering, Inc. for the Idlewild Drive
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Storm Sewer Improvements Project; to authorize the transfer of
$101,194.00 within the Storm B.A.B.s Fund; to authorize the
amendment of the 2009 Capital Improvements Budget; and to
authorize the expenditure of $101,194.00 from the Storm B.A.B.s
Bond Fund for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage. ($101,194.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 1557-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a planned
modification for Specialized Machining & Fabrication Services with
Uni-Facs Steel Works, LLC for the Division of Sewerage and
Drainage; and to authorize the expenditure of $100,000.00 from the
Sewerage System Operating Fund. ($100,000.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 1582-2009 To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to
enter into four (4) contracts for the option to purchase Hitachi Sludge
Collector Parts with VC Chains, Inc., BDI, Kaman Industrial
Technologies Corporation and Motion Industries, to authorize the
expenditure of $4.00 to establish the contracts from the Mail, Print
Services and UTC Fund. ($4.00)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 1603-2009 To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to
enter into seven (7) contracts for the option to purchase Water Meters
with Badger Meter, Inc., Elster AMCO Water, Inc., Hersey Meters Co.,
H. D. Supply Waterworks, Metron Farnier, LLC, Ferguson
Waterworks, and Neptune Equipment; and to authorize the
expenditure of $7.00 to establish the contracts from the Mail, Print
Services and UTC Fund. ($7.00).
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 1615-2009 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to
execute those instruments necessary to release a portion of an
existing sanitary sewer easement, on that real property commonly
known as Bishop Watterson High School, at the request of Frederick
F. Campbell, successor to James A. Griffin, successor to Edward J.
Herrmann, Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Columbus.
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 1624-2009 To authorize the Director of Public to enter into an agreement with
American Structurepoint, Inc. for professional engineering services for
the Briggs Road Area Water Line Improvements Project; to authorize
a transfer within the Water Works Enlargement Voted Bonds Fund; to
authorize expenditures from the Water Works Enlargement Voted
Bonds Fund and the Water Build America Bonds Fund; for the
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Division of Power and Water; and to amend the 2009 Capital
Improvements Budget. ($206,818.35)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA 1631-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a Twelfth
Modification of the Lease and Transfer Agreement by and between
the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio and the City of Columbus.
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
HEALTH, HOUSING & HUMAN SVC'S: TAVARES, CHR. TYSON MILLER
MENTEL
CA 1668-2009 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify
a contract with The Affordable Housing Trust for Columbus and
Franklin County (AHT) for the Home Again Program; to authorize the
appropriation and expenditure of $168,880.64 from the Land
Management Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($168,880.64)
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE: TAVARES, CHR. TYSON
MILLER MENTEL
CA 1670-2009 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify
the computer literacy program contract with IMPACT/CAO to extend
the termination date to March 31, 2010; and to declare an emergency.
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
RECREATION & PARKS: TYSON, CHR. TAVARES PALEY MENTEL
CA 1696-2009 To authorize and direct the Director of the Recreation and Parks
Department to enter into an agreement with the Franklin County
Historical Society, dba COSI Columbus, for the joint operation of all
parking facilities, grounds and exterior areas of the Scioto Peninsula
which are owned by the City under control of the Recreation and
Parks Department and by COSI Columbus, to authorize the Director of
the Recreation and Parks Department to take such action as may be
necessary for the assignment to COSI Columbus of the existing
parking operating agreement between Capitol South Community
Urban Redevelopment Corporation and Central Parking and to declare
an emergency.
This Matter was Approved on the Consent Agenda.
APPOINTMENTS
CA A0118-2009 Reappointment of David Barker, Experience Columbus, 277 W.
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Nationwide Blvd., Ste 125, Columbus, Ohio 43215 to serve on the
Vehicle for Hire Board with a new term expiration date of December
31, 2010 (resume attached).
This Matter was Read and Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA A0120-2009 Reappointment of Charles Evranian, Airport Authority, 4600
International Gateway, Columbus, Ohio 43219, to serve on the Vehicle
for Hire Board with a new term expiration date of December 31, 2010
(resume attached).
This Matter was Read and Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA A0121-2009 Reappointment of Wayne A. Brown, Attorney at Law, 825 S. Front
Street, Columbus, Ohio 43206 to serve on the Board of License
Appeals with a new term expiration date of December 31, 2012
(resume attached).
This Matter was Read and Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA A0128-2009 Reappointment of Kathleen Chapin, 6288 Rockland Drive, Dublin,
Ohio 43017, to the Sinking Fund Board of Trustees with a new term
expiration date of January 31, 2014 (resume attached).
This Matter was Read and Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA A0129-2009 Reappointment of Aaron M. Riley, 3379 Crossing Hill Way, Columbus,
Ohio 43219, to the Columbus Community Relations Commission with
a new term expiration date of December 31, 2012 (resume attached)
This Matter was Read and Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA A0130-2009 Reappointment of Elfi DiBella, Huntington Bank, 41 South High
Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215 to serve on the Columbus Community
Relations Commission with a new term expiration date of December
31, 2012 (resume attached)
This Matter was Read and Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA A0131-2009 Reappointment of Tykiah Wright, WrightChoice, 6230 Busch Blvd,.
Suite 101, Columbus , Ohio 43229 to serve on the Columbus
Community Relations Commission with a new term expiration date of
December 31, 2012 (resume attached).
This Matter was Read and Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA A0132-2009 Appointment of Lisa A. Case, 596 S 6th Street, Columbus, Ohio
43206 to serve on the German Village Commission filling a vacant
seat with a term expiration date of June 30, 2010 (resume attached).
This Matter was Read and Approved on the Consent Agenda.
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CA A0133-2009 Appointment of Bruce McKibben, 1094 Lincoln Road, Columbus,
Ohio, 43212 to serve on the Fifth by Northwest Area Commission with
a term expiration date of January 1, 2011 (resume attached).
This Matter was Read and Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA A0134-2009 Appointment of Clarence Wicks, Jr. of 754 Wilson Ave. Columbus,
Ohio 43205 to serve on the Livingston Avenue Area Commission with
a term expiration date of December 31, 2012 (resume attached).
This Matter was Read and Approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA A0135-2009 Appointment of Joseph Stefanko of 1391 S. Fourth Street, Columbus,
Ohio, 43207 to serve on the Columbus South Side Area Commission
with a term expiration date of December 31, 2012 (resume attached)
This Matter was Read and 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
0178X-2009 To reaffirm the role of the Economic Stabilization Fund ("Rainy Day
Fund") in allowing the City to maintain and continue basic services
during an economic downturn, natural disaster, or catastrophe and to
establish as a goal a balance of $50 million in the fund by the end of
2014.
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
1584-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a contract with
Complete General Construction Company for construction of the
Lockbourne Road improvement project for the Division of Design and
Construction; to authorize the expenditure of $5,172,243.77 from the
State Issue Two Street Projects Fund and the Sanitary Sewer
Assessment Fund for the contract, inspection and interest expenses
associated with assessment notes; to authorize an amendment to the
2009 Capital Improvements Budget; and to declare an emergency.
($5,172,243.77)
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A motion was made by President Pro-Tem Craig, 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
1634-2009 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to
execute those documents necessary to transfer certain City owned
real property, located in the vicinity of 270 and Claycraft Road, to the
State of Ohio Department of Transportation and to the City of
Gahanna as part of ODOT's FRA I-270 Project Highway Improvement
Project, to waive competitive bidding and Land Review Commission
requirements of the Columbus City Codes, (1959) Revised, 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
SAFETY : GINTHER, CHR. PALEY CRAIG MENTEL
1399-2009 To authorize and direct the Public Safety Director to modify a contract
with Leads Online, LLC, for access to the company's Automated
Scrap Materials and Used Goods Transaction Information
Management System; to authorize the expenditure of $48,991.00 from
the Law Enforcement Drug Seizure Fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($48,991.00)
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
1687-2009 To appropriate and transfer $2,315,142.00 within the General
Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the Finance and
Management Director to enter into contracts with Statewide Ford
Lincoln Mercury Inc. and Germain Ford LLC. for the purchase of
marked police cruisers and optional equipment for the Division of
Police; to authorize the expenditure of $2,315,142.00 from the
General Permanent Improvement Fund; and to declare an emergency.
($2,315,142.00)
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
1714-2009 To comply with Ohio Administrative Rule 742-7-14, Recognition of
Pick-up of Contributions, for sworn Division of Police employees; and
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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
DEVELOPMENT: GINTHER, CHR. CRAIG TYSON MENTEL
1601-2007 To authorize the transfer of $70,000 within the Urban Site Acquisition
Loan Fund; to authorize the appropriation of $70,000 within the Urban
Site Acquisition Loan Fund to the Department of Development; to
authorize the Director of the Development Department to enter into a
loan agreement with the Columbus Urban Growth Corporation for
improvements to the Linden Café restaurant; to authorize the
expenditure of $70,000 from the Urban Site Acquisition Loan Fund;
and to declare an emergency. ($70,000)
A motion was made by Ginther, seconded by Tyson, that this matter be Taken
from the Table. 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
A motion was made by Ginther, seconded by President Pro-Tem Craig, that
this matter be Approved. The motion failed by the following vote:
Affirmative: 0
Negative: 7- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael
Mentel, A. Troy Miller, and Eileen Paley
1565-2009 To authorize the Directors of Public Service and Public Utilities to
enter into a Guaranteed Maximum Reimbursement Agreement
pursuant to Section 186 of the Columbus City Charter with
Wagenbrenner Development, Inc. for the construction and inspection
of public roadway and utility improvements on Grant Avenue on the
Columbus Coated Fabrics site; to authorize the expenditures of
$4,610,000.00 from the Streets & Highways G.O. Bonds Fund and the
Gov'l Build America Bonds (B.A.B.s) Fund, $1,300,000.00 from the
Water Works Enlargement Voted Bonds Fund and the Water Build
America Bonds Fund, and $850,000.00 from the Sanitary B.A.B.s
(Build America Bonds) Fund; to amend the 2009 Capital
Improvements Budget; and to declare an emergency. ($6,760,000.00)
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
1647-2009 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter
into a Columbus Downtown Office Incentive Agreement with Teng &
Associates, Inc. as provided in Columbus City Council Resolution
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Number 0088X-2007, adopted June 4, 2007. (AMENDED BY ORD.
2222-2012 PASSED 10/22/2012)
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
1681-2009 To authorize the transfer of $100,000 between subfunds within the
Urban Site Acquisition Loan Fund; to authorize the appropriation of
$100,000 within the Urban Site Acquisition Loan Fund to the
Department of Development; to authorize the expenditure of $100,000
from the Urban Site Acquisition Loan Fund for the purpose of making
downtown façade grants under the Economic Development Division;
and to declare an emergency. ($100,000)
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
1689-2009 To approve and authorize the execution of a tax increment financing
agreement between the City of Columbus and OhioHealth Corporation
to provide for the construction and financing of improvements within
and around the tax increment financing area created by Ordinance
1224-2009 passed by the City Council on October 5, 2009; 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:
Abstained: 1- A. Troy Miller
Affirmative: 6- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael
Mentel, and Eileen Paley
1690-2009 To authorize and direct the City Auditor to write off, as uncollectible,
83 Economic Development loans due the City of Columbus in the
amount of $6,936,007.66 plus accrued interest; to authorize the
Director of the Department of Development to release any mortgages
associated with these uncollectible loans. ; and to declare an
emergency.
A motion was made by Ginther, seconded by Tavares, that this matter be
Amended to 30 day. The motion carried by the following vote:
Abstained: 2- Priscilla Tyson, and Eileen Paley
Affirmative: 5- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Michael Mentel, and A.
Troy Miller
1690-2009 To authorize and direct the City Auditor to write off, as uncollectible,
83 Economic Development loans due the City of Columbus in the
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amount of $6,936,007.66 plus accrued interest; to authorize the
Director of the Department of Development to release any mortgages
associated with these uncollectible loans. ; and to declare an
emergency.
A motion was made by Ginther, seconded by Tavares, that this matter be
Waived the 2nd Reading. The motion carried by the following vote:
Abstained: 2- Priscilla Tyson, and Eileen Paley
Affirmative: 5- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Michael Mentel, and A.
Troy Miller
A motion was made by Ginther, seconded by Tavares, that this matter be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Abstained: 2- Priscilla Tyson, and Eileen Paley
Affirmative: 5- Andrew Ginther, Charleta Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Michael Mentel, and A.
Troy Miller
1697-2009 To set forth a statement of municipal services and zoning conditions to
be provided to the area contained in a proposed annexation
(AN08-016) of 89.63± acres in Jackson Township to the city of
Columbus as required by the Ohio Revised Code; 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
ADMINISTRATION: MILLER, CHR. PALEY TAVARES MENTEL
1082-2009 To authorize the City Auditor to modify and increase the current
contract with First Data Government Solutions to provide for ongoing
hosting and development services for the Income Tax E-File/E-Pay
processing system; to authorize the expenditure of $185,000 from the
General Fund. ($185,000); and to declare an emergency.
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
1543-2009 To authorize the Director of the Department Technology, on behalf of
the Division of Planning and Operations and the Division of Design &
Construction, to enter into a agreement with DLT Solutions, Inc. for
the purchase of AutoCAD product licensing and software; to waive the
competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes; to
authorize the expenditure of $40,217.60 from the Information Services
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($40,217.60)
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A motion was made by Miller, 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
1666-2009 To amend the Management Compensation Plan, Ordinance No.
1150-2007, as amended, by providing the salaries for the City Auditor
and City Attorney for 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013, and for City Council
Members and City Council President for 2012 and 2013; and to
declare an emergency.
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
1691-2009 To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to
modify and extend the UTC contract for the option to purchase Cisco
Equipment and Related Supplies with Echo 24 Inc.; to waive the
competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes; and to
declare an emergency.
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
1694-2009 To authorize and direct the Finance & Management Director to enter
into five (5) contracts for the option to purchase (1) Centrex Services,
(2) Long Distance Services, (3) 311 Services, (4) Communication
Circuits (DS1, ISDN PRI, GigaMAN, etc) and (5) MDA Savings
Agreement, to authorize the expenditure of five (5) dollars to establish
the contract from the Mail, Print Services and UTC Fund; to waive the
competitive bidding provisions of Chapter 329 of the Columbus City
Codes, 1959; and to declare an emergency. ($5.00)
A motion was made by Miller, 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
RECESSED 6:27 P.M.
A motion was made by Ginther, seconded by President Pro-Tem Craig, 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
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RECONVENED 6:47 P.M.
A motion was made by President Pro-Tem Craig, seconded by Ginther, 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
JUDICIARY & COURT ADMINISTRATION: PALEY, CHR CRAIG TYSON
MENTEL
1683-2009 To authorize the City Attorney to enter into a contract with J
Investigations for the services of a Stalking Investigator for the City
Attorney's Office, to authorize the expenditure of an amount not to
exceed Fifty-four Thousand Forty Dollars for services rendered
pursuant thereto, to waive the competitive procurement provisions of
the Columbus City Codes; and to declare an emergency. ($54,040.00)
A motion was made by Paley, 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
1700-2009 To authorize and direct the Administrative and Presiding Judge of the
Franklin County Municipal Court to establish a purchase order with
Stenograph LLC for 15 new Diamante steno machines; to authorize
the appropriation and expenditure of $78,010.00 or so much as may
be needed from the court computer fund; to waive the competitive
bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code; and to declare an
emergency. ($78,010.00)
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
UTILITIES: PALEY, CHR. CRAIG GINTHER MENTEL
1408-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a professional
engineering services agreement with Stantec Consulting Services Inc.,
for Plum Ridge Sewer System Inflow & Infiltration Remediation Project
in order to comply with the consent order as contained in the Wet
Weather Management Plan; to authorize the transfer and
appropriation of $26,851.51 within the Sanitary B.A.B.s (Build America
Bonds) Fund; to authorize expenditure of $1,526,851.51 from the
Sanitary B.A.B.s (Build America Bonds) Fund, and to amend the 2009
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Capital Improvement Budget, ($1,526,851.51)
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
1568-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a contract with
Danbert Inc. for construction of the Markison Avenue Area Water Line
Improvements Project; for the Division of Power and Water; to provide
for payment of inspection, material testing and related services to the
Transportation Division; to authorize the appropriation and transfer of
$1,316,242.09 from the Water System Reserve Fund to the Ohio
Water Development Authority (OWDA) Fund; to authorize the
appropriation and expenditure of $1,316,242.09 from the Ohio Water
Development Authority (OWDA) Fund; and to authorize an
amendment to the 2009 Capital Improvements Budget.
($1,316,242.09)
A motion was made by Paley, 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
1579-2009 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement
with the Consolidated Electrical Cooperative, Inc. for the Division of
Power and Water's Upground Reservoir Aid-to-Construction Project in
accordance with the sole source provisions of the Columbus City
Codes; to authorize the appropriation and transfer of $2,921,808 from
the Water System Reserve Fund to the Ohio Water Development
Authority (OWDA) Fund; to authorize the appropriation and
expenditure of $2,921,808 from the Ohio Water Development
Authority (OWDA) Fund; and to amend the 2009 Capital
Improvements Budget. ($2,921,808)
A motion was made by Paley, seconded by Tavares, 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
HEALTH, HOUSING & HUMAN SERVICES: TAVARES, CHR.
TYSON MILLER MENTEL
1685-2009 To create the High and Second Community Reinvestment Area and to
authorize real property tax exemptions as established in the Ohio
Revised Code; and to declare an emergency.
A motion was made by Tavares, seconded by President Pro-Tem Craig, 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
1706-2009 To amend Ordinance 1228-2009, passed October 5, 2009, to include
the United Way of Central Ohio, acting as the fiscal agent for Franklin
County EITC Coalition, for support of their work in coordinating the
2009 tax-season Earned Income Tax Credit program; and to declare
an emergency.
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
1544-2009 To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to modify
a contract with Columbus Downtown Development Corporation for the
administration of the Scioto Mile Development Project from Battelle
Park to Bicentennial Park; to authorize the expenditure of
$9,019,500.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted 1999/2004 Bond
Fund and Recreation and Parks grant funds; and to declare an
emergency. ($9,019,500.00)
A motion was made by Tyson, 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
1635-2009 To authorize the grant acceptance and appropriation of $3,000,000.00
and enter into a grant agreement with Mid-Ohio Regional Planning
Commission; to authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and
Parks to enter into contract with The Righter Company, Inc. for the
FRA-Alum Creek Trail Sunbury Road to Innis Park Project; to
authorize the expenditure of $3,716,531.33, which includes a
contingency of $162,650.00 from the Voted 1999/2004 Parks and
Recreation Bond Fund and Recreation and Parks Grant Funds; and to
declare an emergency. ($3,716,531.33)
A motion was made by Tyson, seconded by President Pro-Tem Craig, that this
matter be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Abstained: 1- Charleta Tavares
Affirmative: 6- Andrew Ginther, Hearcel Craig, Priscilla Tyson, Michael Mentel, A. Troy
Miller, and Eileen Paley
RULES & REFERENCE: MENTEL, CHR. GINTHER CRAIG PALEY
1409-2009 To amend Chapter 2313 of Columbus City Codes,1959, by enacting
new Section 2313.021, which addresses the unauthorized removal of
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free print publications from distribution locations.
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: 7:14 P.M.
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
THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED COUNCIL MEETING IN WHICH
LEGISLATION WILL BE HEARD IS MONDAY, JANUARY 11, 2010.
HAVE A SAFE AND BLESSED HOLIDAY SEASON!
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