Columbus City Council
Regular MeetingColumbus, OH · February 24, 2014
Minutes
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Columbus OH
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Minutes - Final
Columbus City Council
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Monday, February 24, 2014 5:00 PM City Council Chambers, Rm 231
REGULAR MEETING NO. 9 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, MONDAY,
FEBRUARY 24, 2014 at 5:00 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
ROLL CALL
Present: 7 - Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, A. Troy Miller, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley,
Priscilla Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
READING AND DISPOSAL OF THE JOURNAL
A motion was made by Craig, seconded by Paley, to Dispense with the reading
of the Journal and Approve. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, A. Troy Miller, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley,
Priscilla Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS RECEIVED BY CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
1 C0007-2014 THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE RECEIVED THE FOLLOWING
COMMUNICATIONS AS OF, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2014:
New Type: C1, C2
To: TH Midwest Inc
DBA Turkey Hill 720
2731 Winchester Pike
Columbus OH 43232
Permit #87730240100
New Type: C2
To: True North Energy LLC
DBA True North #606
1195 Morse Rd
Columbus OH 43229
Permit # 90739950645
New Type: C2
To: True North Energy LLC
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DBA True North #675
1955 Polaris Pkwy
Columbus OH 43240
Permit #90739950680
Transfer Type: C1, C2, D6
To: Tee Brother Company LLC
860 E Long St
Columbus OH 43203
From:860 E Long Inc
DBA Silver Mini Mart
860 E Long St
Columbus OH 43203
Permit #8831510
Advertise Date: 03/01/14
Agenda Date: 02/24/14
Return Date: 03/06/14
Read and Filed
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMEMBER CRAIG, 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
FR FIRST READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION
FINANCE: TYSON, CHR. MILLER PALEY GINTHER
FR-1 0352-2014 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and
Management to amend two Development Agreements with the
Columbus Association for the Performing Arts.
Read for the First Time
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES: TYSON, CHR. MILLS PALEY GINTHER
FR-2 0285-2014 To authorize the Board of Health to enter into contract with KNS
Services, Inc., for video monitoring equipment maintenance services;
and to authorize a total expenditure of $24,864.00 from the Health
Special Revenue Fund. ($24,864.00)
Read for the First Time
FR-3 0287-2014 To authorize and direct the Board of Health to enter into a contract
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with Ohio Hispanic Coalition for promotoras services; to authorize the
total expenditure of $32,000.00 from the Health Special Revenue
Fund; To authorize and direct the Board of Health to enter into a
contract with Access 2 Interpreters, LLC, for live
interpretation/translation services; to authorize the total expenditure of
$208,000.00 from the Health Special Revenue Fund. ($240,000.00)
Read for the First Time
PUBLIC UTILITIES: KLEIN, CHR. CRAIG PALEY GINTHER
FR-4 2985-2013 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish
blanket purchase orders for the purchase of automobiles and light
duty trucks for the Department of Public Utilities, Division of Water; to
authorize the expenditure of $317,000.00 from the Water Operating
Fund; to establish an Auditor's Certificate in the amount of
$317,000.00 for the expenditures listed within this legislation.
($317,000.00)
Read for the First Time
FR-5 3032-2013 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a planned
contract modification for professional engineering and design services
with ARCADIS U.S. Inc. in connection with the Wastewater Treatment
Facilities Ash Lagoon Improvements and to expend up to $119,500.00
from the Sanitary Sewers General Bond Fund. ($119,500.00)
Read for the First Time
FR-6 3036-2013 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish
blanket purchase orders for the purchase of automobiles and light
duty trucks for the Department of Public Utilities, Division of Sewerage
and Drainage; to authorize the expenditure of $354,000.00 from the
Sewer Operating Fund; to establish an Auditor's Certificate in the
amount of $354,000.00 for the expenditures listed within this
legislation. ($354,000.00)
Read for the First Time
FR-7 3040-2013 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction
contract with Ulliman Schutte Construction, LLC for the SWWTP
Thickening Improvements and Additional Renovations and an
expenditure of up to $2,908,000.00 in funds from the Sanitary Sewer
General Obligation Bond Fund. ($2,908,000.00)
Read for the First Time
FR-8 0236-2014 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction
contract with Elite Excavating Co. of Ohio, Inc. for the Chase Road
Area Water Line Improvements Project, for the Division of Water; to
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authorize a transfer and expenditure up to $2,274,496.95 within the
Water Works Enlargement Voted Bonds Fund; and to amend the 2013
Capital Improvements Budget. ($2,274,496.95)
Read for the First Time
FR-9 0245-2014 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to establish
Blanket Purchase Orders for Basin and Flocculator Parts needed at
the Hap Cremean Water Treatment Plant; based on existing Universal
Term Contracts; for the Division of Water; to authorize a transfer and
expenditure up to $325,000.00 within various Division of Water Bond
Funds; and to amend the 2013 Capital Improvements Budget.
($325,000.00)
Read for the First Time
FR-10 0251-2014 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a construction
contract with Beheler Excavating, Inc. for the Cooke Road Area Water
Line Improvements Project; for the Division of Water; and to authorize
an expenditure up to $2,499,998.79 within the Water Works
Enlargement Voted Bonds Fund. ($2,499,998.79)
Read for the First Time
FR-11 0259-2014 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a
Blanket Purchase Order for the purchase of Andritz D5LL Centrifuge
Parts and Services from a pending Universal Term Contract with
Andritz Separation Inc., for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage;
and to authorize the expenditure of $50,000.00 from the Sewerage
Operating Fund. ($50,000.00)
Read for the First Time
FR-12 0274-2014 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a planned
modification of the 2014 Mayor’s Small Business Conference Event
Planning and Marketing with Progressive Marketing & Management
Agency for special event planning and consultation services; to
authorize the expenditure of $3,965.00 from the Power System
Operating Fund, $25,220.00 from the Water System Operating Fund,
$28,275.00 from the Sewer System Operating Fund, and $7,540.00
from the Stormwater Operating Fund. ($65,000.00)
Read for the First Time
FR-13 0311-2014 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)
Read for the First Time
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FR-14 0315-2014 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement
with Duke’s Root Control, Inc. for Sewer Root Control Services in
accordance with Sole Source provisions of the Columbus City Code
for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, and to authorize the
expenditure of $320,000.00 from the Sewerage System Operating
Fund. ($320,000.00)
Read for the First Time
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: MILLER, CHR. TYSON PALEY
GINTHER
FR-15 0266-2014 To authorize the Director of Public Service to grant consent and
propose cooperation with the Director of the Ohio Department of
Transportation for the FRA-IR70-15.50, PID 96798 construction
project. ($0.00)
Read for the First Time
FR-16 0327-2014 To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into various
agreements with the City of Gahanna for the Arterial Street
Rehabilitation - Morse Road - Preserve TIF Improvements Phase 1
project; to accept an initial deposit from Gahanna; execute agreement
modifications to accept additional deposits as necessary; and return
any unused balance as necessary. ($0.00)
Read for the First Time
DEVELOPMENT: MILLS, CHR. KLEIN TYSON GINTHER
FR-17 0394-2014 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter
into a Columbus Downtown Office Incentive Agreement with Medical
Mutual of Ohio as provided in Columbus City Council Resolution
0088X-2007, adopted June 4, 2007.
Read for the First Time
RULES & REFERENCE: GINTHER, CHR. KLEIN MILLS CRAIG
FR-18 2342-2013 To amend various sections of the Columbus Zoning Code in order to
create a definition for extended stay hotels and to modify the C-4,
Commercial District to require extended stay hotels to be subject to
the development standards of the AR-4, Apartment Residential District
as well as being subject to the Parkland Dedication Ordinance.
Read for the First Time
FR-19 0173-2014 To amend sections of Chapter 3391, "Nonconformities," of the
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Columbus Zoning Code, in order to clarify the rebuild requirements in
the case of a conforming building with a nonconforming use.
Read for the First Time
FR-20 0484-2014 To amend section 371.02 of the Columbus City Codes by revising the
allocation of the city’s combined 5.1 percent hotel/motel tax, to
appropriate funds in the Hotel/Motel Tax fund.
Read for the First Time
ZONING: MILLER, CHR. CRAIG KLEIN MILLS PALEY TYSON GINTHER
FR-21 0180-2014 To rezone 5062 HAYDEN RUN ROAD (43016), being 12.65± acres
located at the northwest corner of Hayden Run Road and Edwards
Farms Drive, From: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District,
To: L-AR-O, Limited Apartment Residential Office District (Rezoning #
Z13-057).
Read for the First Time
FR-22 0321-2014 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.039, R-4,
Residential District use; 3312.09, Aisle; 3332.16, Exception for single
family or two family dwelling; 3312.25, Maneuvering; 3312.29, Parking
space; 3332.05, Area district lot width requirements; 3332.19, Fronting
on a public street; 3332.25, Maximum side yards required; 3332.26,
Minimum side yard permitted; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the
Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1499 ELMWOOD
AVENUE (43212), to permit one, two-unit and one, single-unit
buildings each on two separate lots and two, single-unit buildings each
on two separate lots with reduced development standards in the R-4,
Residential District (Council Variance # CV13-010).
Read for the First Time
FR-23 0404-2014 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.039, R-4,
Residential District; and 3372.544, Maximum floor area, of the
Columbus City codes; for the property located at 1492 INDIANOLA
AVENUE (43201), to permit a maximum of ten apartment units within
an existing apartment building with increased floor area ratio in the
R-4, Residential District (Council Variance # CV13-026).
Read for the First Time
FR-24 0422-2014 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3333.02, AR-12,
ARLD and AR-1, Apartment residential district use; 3312.21,
Landscaping and screening; 3312.25, Maneuvering; 3321.05(A), Vision
clearance; 3333.055, Exception for single- or two-family dwelling;
3333.09, Area requirements; 3333.16, Fronting on a public street;
3333.18, Building lines; 3333.23(d), Minimum side yard permitted;
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3333.24, Rear yard; 3333.25, Side or rear yard obstruction; and
3333.255, Perimeter yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the
property located at 1441 CHESAPEAKE AVENUE (43212), to permit
three four-unit dwellings and six two-unit dwellings on one lot (Subarea
A), and one three-unit dwelling and three two-unit dwellings on two lots
while retaining the open space lot (Subarea B), with reduced
development standards in the AR-1, Apartment Residential District,
and to repeal Ordinance Nos. 1704-2013 and 1845-2013, passed on
July 22, 2013 (Council Variance # CV14-001).
Read for the First Time
FR-25 0444-2014 To rezone 1066 N. HIGH STREET (43201), being 0.31± acres located
on the east side of N. High Street, 20± feet north of E. 3rd Avenue,
From: R-4, Residential District, To: C-4, Commercial District (Rezoning
# Z13-064).
Read for the First Time
CA CONSENT ACTIONS
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION:
GINTHER
CA-1 0017X-2014 To honor and recognize the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.,
Columbus (Oh) Alumnae Chapter.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
MILLS
CA-2 0021X-2014 To honor and celebrate the life of James A. Johnson, and to extend
our sincerest condolences to his family and friends on the occasion of
his passing, January 29, 2014.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
FINANCE: TYSON, CHR. MILLER PALEY GINTHER
CA-3 0172-2014 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to issue a
purchase order for the vehicle rental services with Enterprise Holdings
Inc for the Fleet Management Division per the terms and conditions of
the State of Ohio Cooperative Contracts for the 2014 fiscal year; to
authorize the expenditure of $45,000.00 from the Fleet Management
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($45,000.00)
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This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-4 0216-2014 To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to issue
purchase orders with Central Ohio Farmers CO-OP for the provision of
bio/diesel fuel; to authorize the expenditure of $800,000.00 from the
2014 Fleet Management Operating Fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($800,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-5 0243-2014 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a
contract on behalf of the Office of Construction Management with EFS
West for the installation of additional Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)
storage at 4211 Groves Road; to authorize the expenditure of
$249,500.00 from the Fleet Management Capital Improvement Fund;
and to declare an emergency. ($249,500.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-6 0265-2014 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a
contract for the option to purchase Freightliner Parts with Fyda
Freightliner Columbus, Inc., in accordance with sole source provisions;
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 item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-7 0292-2014 To authorize the Office of the City Auditor, Division of Income Tax to
modify and increase maximum obligation to Computer Aid Inc. for staff
augmentation services: to authorize the expenditure of $90,000.00
from the General Fund or so much thereof as may be necessary; and
to declare an emergency ($90,000.00).
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-8 0329-2014 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a
contract for the option to purchase Unleaded Fuel with Mansfield Oil
Company of Gainesville, Inc., to authorize the expenditure of $1.00 to
establish the contract from the General Fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($1.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-9 0354-2014 To authorize the Finance & Management Director to enter into a
contract for the option to purchase Chevrolet OEM Automotive Parts
with Byers Chevrolet, LLC to authorize the expenditure of one (1)
dollar to establish the contract from the General Fund; and to declare
an emergency. ($1.00)
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This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES: TYSON, CHR. MILLS PALEY GINTHER
CA-10 0238-2014 To authorize and direct the Director of Finance to enter into a contract
with EOI, Inc. for the purchase of a bariatric power exam table to be
used in the Women’s Health Clinic at Columbus Public Health; to
authorize the expenditure of $7,810.75 from the Health General
Obligation Bonds Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($7,810.75)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-11 0295-2014 To authorize the Board of Health to enter into a revenue contract with
the Board of Health of the Clark County Combined Health District for
the provision of lab testing services in an amount not to exceed
$2,000.00; and to declare an emergency. ($2,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-12 0300-2014 To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept a grant from the
Delta Dental Foundation for the Dental Sealant Program; to authorize
the appropriation of $5,000.00 from the unappropriated balance of the
City’s Private Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency.
($5,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-13 0356-2014 To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept additional funds
from the Ohio Department of Health for the Public Health Emergency
Preparedness Grant Program in the amount of $184,166.00; to
authorize the appropriation of $184,166.00 to the Health Department
in the Health Department Grants Fund; to authorize and direct the
Board of Health to modify existing contracts with Franklin County
Public Health and Metropolitan Statistical Area Counties in an amount
not to exceed $117,178.63; to authorize the expenditure of
$117,178.63 from the Health Department Grants Fund for contract
modifications; and to declare an emergency. ($184,166.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
RECREATION & PARKS: CRAIG, CHR. TYSON KLEIN GINTHER
CA-14 0196-2014 To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks and the
Director of Finance and Management to enter into contracts with KNS
Services for the continued security camera software maintenance in
accordance with the sole source procurement provisions of the City of
Columbus City Codes; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
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CA-15 0256-2014 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into an
agreement with G&G Fitness to provide professional services related
to the provision of new fitness equipment and the maintenance of
existing fitness equipment in 15 recreation centers; to appropriate and
authorize the expenditure of $40,000.00 from the Recreation and
Parks Fund 747; to authorize the expenditure of $35,000.00 from the
Recreation and Parks operating budget; to authorize the expenditure
of $11,522.00 from the Recreation and Parks Grant fund; to amend
the 2013 Capital Improvements Budget; to apply for a grant with the
Franklin County Board of Commissioners (dba: Franklin County Senior
Options); to accept said grant in the amount of $11,522.00; to 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 $11,522.00 from
the unappropriated balance of the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund
to the Recreation and Parks Department; and to declare an
emergency. ($86,522.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-16 0308-2014 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks and the Director of
Finance and Management to enter into various contracts for the
purchase of supplies and equipment for the Recreation and Parks
Department; to increase an existing Auditor's Certificate in the amount
of $25,000.00; to authorize the expenditure of $25,000.00 from the
Recreation and Parks Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency.
($25,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-17 0333-2014 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into
contract with one visual arts studio instructor for the Cultural Arts
Center throughout 2014 and the first two months of 2015; to set up an
Auditor’s certificate to establish purchase orders for the 2014 budget
year; to authorize the expenditure of $41,000.00 from the Recreation
and Parks Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($41,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-18 0341-2014 To authorize and direct the Director of the Recreation and Parks
Department to set up a purchase order for one year with PNC
Equipment Finance, LLC for the riding car payments in 2014 for
Airport, Mentel and Champions Golf Courses; to provide adequate
funding through December 31, 2014 in accordance with the terms of
the Riding Car Lease-Purchase Agreement; to authorize the
expenditure of $130,080.00 from the Golf Courses Operation Fund;
and to declare an emergency. ($130,080.00).
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
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CA-19 0342-2014 To authorize and direct the Director of the Recreation and Parks
Department to set up a purchase order for one year with PNC
Equipment Finance, LLC for the riding car payments in 2014 for
Raymond, Turnberry and Wilson Golf Courses; to provide adequate
funding through December 31, 2014 in accordance with the terms of
the Riding Car Lease-Purchase Agreement; to authorize the
expenditure of $111,324.00 from the Golf Courses Operation Fund;
and to declare an emergency. ($111,324.00).
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-20 0345-2014 To authorize and direct the Director of the Recreation and Parks
Department to set up a purchase order for one year with PNC
Equipment Finance, LLC for the riding car payments in 2014 for
Airport, Mentel and Wilson Golf Courses; to provide adequate funding
through December 31, 2014 in accordance with the terms of the
Riding Car Lease-Purchase Agreement; to authorize the expenditure
of $32,400.00 from the Golf Courses Operation Fund; and to declare
an emergency. ($32,400.00).
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
PUBLIC SAFETY & JUDICIARY: KLEIN, CHR. MILLS CRAIG GINTHER
CA-21 0228-2014 To amend the 2013 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City
Auditor to transfer $69,949.34 between projects within the Safety
Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the Finance and Management Director
to modify a contract on behalf of the Facilities Management Division
with Affordable Choice Electric for the renovation of the heliport
exterior landing lighting; to authorize the expenditure of $70,968.48
from the Safety Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency.
($70,968.48)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-22 0237-2014 To authorize and direct the Public Safety Director to modify and
extend the current 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
$64,400.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency.
($64,400.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-23 0240-2014 To authorize and direct the Public Safety Director to enter into a
contract for software support and maintenance services with Motorola,
Inc. for the National Incident Based Reporting System for the Division
of Police in accordance with sole source procurement provisions of the
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Columbus City Codes; to authorize the expenditure of $254,525.00
from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($254,525.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-24 0241-2014 To authorize and direct the Director of Public Safety to renew the
contract for helicopter maintenance with Helicopter Minit-Men, Inc. for
the Division of Police, to authorize the expenditure of $876,010.00
from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($876,010.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-25 0242-2014 To authorize the City Attorney to modify an existing contract with
Secure Investigative Solutions LLC for services under the Office on
Violence Against Women (OVW) Stalking Initiative Grant; and to
declare an emergency. ($30,800.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-26 0267-2014 To authorize and direct the Director of Public Safety to enter into a
contract with Kronos Inc. for the Division of Fire for the purchase of
software maintenance support for the TeleStaff automated staffing
software and WebStaff services, in accordance with sole source
procurement of the Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure
of $118,752.66 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency.
($118,752.66)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-27 0270-2014 To authorize the Public Safety Director to modify and extend a
contract with CentreLearn for computer based distance learning
services for the Division of Fire, to authorize the expenditure of
$115,000.00 from the General Fund, and to declare an emergency.
($115,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-28 0273-2014 To authorize the Director of Public Safety to renew the contract with
LexisNexis Risk Solutions FL Inc for the Division of Police; to authorize
the appropriation and expenditure of $76,476.00 from the Law
Enforcement Contraband Seizure Fund; and to declare an emergency
($76,476.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-29 0293-2014 To authorize the Franklin County Municipal Court Judges, through the
Administrative and Presiding Judge, to contract with the Franklin
County Commissioners to provide legal counsel to indigent defendants
in the Franklin County Municipal Court when the public defender has a
conflict of interest; to authorize the expenditure of up to an amount not
to exceed $50,000.00 from the Court's general fund; and to declare an
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emergency. ($50,000.00)
A motion was made by Craig, seconded by Paley, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Abstained: 1- Priscilla Tyson
Affirmative: 6- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, A. Troy Miller, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley,
and Andrew Ginther
CA-30 0294-2014 To authorize and direct the Executive Director of the Civil Service
Commission to modify and increase the contract with the Association
for Psychotherapy, Inc. for the psychological screening of public safety
recruits; to authorize the expenditure of $37,000.00 from the General
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($37,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-31 0296-2014 To authorize the Administrative and Presiding Judge of the Franklin
County Municipal Court to enter into the first year of a four-year
contract with Behavioral Science Specialists, LLC, for the provision of
competency evaluations and examinations of defendants; to authorize
the expenditure of up to an amount not to exceed $110,000.00 from
the general fund; and to declare an emergency. ($110,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-32 0299-2014 To authorize and direct the Administrating and Presiding Judge of the
Franklin County Municipal Court to enter into contract with ACS for
random and instant drug testing to authorize the expenditure of up to
$75,000.00 for drug testing services; and to declare an emergency.
($75,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-33 0337-2014 To authorize and direct the Director of Public Safety to enter into a
maintenance support contract with Morpho Trak, Inc. for the Division
of Police's Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) in
accordance with provisions of sole source procurement; to authorize
the expenditure of $520,851.00 from the General Fund; and to declare
an emergency. ($520,851.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
PUBLIC UTILITIES: KLEIN, CHR. CRAIG PALEY GINTHER
CA-34 0133-2014 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement
for professional engineering services with Korda/Nemeth Engineering,
Inc. for the Briggs Road Detention Basin Improvements for the
Division of Sewerage and Drainage to authorize the transfer of
$102,990.09 within the Storm B.A.B.s Build America Bonds Fund; to
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amend the 2013 Capital Improvements Budget; and to authorize the
expenditure of $102,990.09 within the Storm B.A.B.s Build America
Bonds Fund. ($102,990.09).
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-35 0134-2014 To authorize the Columbus City Auditor to increase an existing
Auditor’s Certificate (AC-035409) by Five Hundred Thousand and
00/100 U.S. Dollars; to authorize a transfer and expenditure up to Five
Hundred Thousand and 00/100 U.S. Dollars within the Sanitary Sewer
Bonds Funds for the Department of Public Utilities’ Blacklick Creek
Sanitary Interceptor Sewer Public Project; to amend the 2013 Capital
Improvements Budget; and to declare an emergency. ($500,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-36 0138-2014 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a construction
contract with K & W Roofing, Inc. for the Hap Cremean Water Plant
Roof Restoration for the Division of Water; to authorize a transfer and
expenditure up to $471,630.00 within the Water Works Enlargement
Voted Bonds Fund; and to amend the 2013 Capital Improvements
Budget. ($471,630.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-37 0224-2014 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a
Blanket Purchase Order from an established Universal Term Contract
for the purchase of Motorola radios and related accessories for the
Division of Sewerage and Drainage, and to authorize the expenditure
of $250,000.00 from the Sewerage Operating Fund, and to declare an
emergency. ($250,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-38 0229-2014 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into two
(2) contracts for the option to purchase Water Mainline Mechanical
Joint Fittings with Ferguson Waterworks and Site Supply, Inc., to
authorize the expenditure of $2.00 to establish the contracts from the
General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($2.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-39 0269-2014 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into two
(2) contracts for the option to purchase Water Mainline Service and
Repair Parts with Ferguson Waterworks and Dreier & Maller, Inc., to
authorize the expenditure of $2.00 to establish the contracts from the
General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($2.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-40 0278-2014 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to reimburse Worthington
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Park for over-payment of stormwater and clean river charges, to
authorize a revenue reduction transaction of $37,391.44 and to
declare an emergency. ($37,391.44)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-41 0282-2014 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into four
(4) contracts for the option to purchase Mainline Couplings, Clamps
and Various Parts with Site Supply, Inc., Dreier & Maller, Inc.,
Ferguson Waterworks and HD Supply Waterworks, to authorize the
expenditure of $4.00 to establish the contracts from the General Fund,
and to declare an emergency. ($4.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-42 0310-2014 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into five
(5) contracts for the option to purchase Mainline Water Pipes, Valves
and Boxes with EJ USA, Inc., Site Supply, Inc., Dreier & Maller, Inc.,
Ferguson Waterworks and HD Supply Waterworks, to authorize the
expenditure of $5.00 to establish the contracts from the General Fund;
and to declare an emergency. ($5.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-43 0319-2014 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement
to reimburse Ohio Power Company d/b/a American Electric Power
(AEP Ohio) for the cost to transfer the City of Columbus electrical
facilities from existing poles to replacement poles under Columbus
City Code for sole source procurement; to authorize the expenditure of
$35,000.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($35,000.00)
A motion was made by Craig, seconded by Paley, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Abstained: 1- Michelle Mills
Affirmative: 6- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, A. Troy Miller, Eileen Paley, Priscilla Tyson,
and Andrew Ginther
CA-44 0320-2014 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into five
(5) contracts for the option to purchase Water Mainline Fire Hydrants
and Repair Parts with Site Supply, Inc., HD Supply Waterworks, Dreier
& Maller, Inc., Ferguson Waterworks and Trumbull Industries; to
authorize the expenditure of $5.00 to establish the contracts from the
General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($5.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-45 0334-2014 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a
contract for the option to purchase Polychem System Plastic Tank
Parts with Polychem Systems, a Division of Brentwood Industries,
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Inc., in accordance with sole source provisions of the Columbus City
Codes, 1959; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00 to establish the
contract from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
TECHNOLOGY: MILLER, CHR. KLEIN PALEY GINTHER
CA-46 0288-2014 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology, on behalf
of the Department of Public Safety, to renew an annual software
maintenance and support agreement with MCM Technology LLC for
the CommSHOP 360 Solution software application; in accordance with
the sole source procurement provisions of the Columbus City Codes;
to authorize the expenditure of $21,640.05 from the Department of
Technology, internal service fund; and to declare an emergency.
($21,640.05)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-47 0343-2014 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology, on behalf
of the Department of Public Safety, to enter into an agreement with
Motorola Solutions, Inc., in the amount of $212,849.00 to provide for
professional services to assist the Police Division in migrating data
from its legacy records management system (NetRMS) to the newer
Motorola Premier One system; to authorize the expenditure of
$212,849.00 from the Department of Technology, Information Services
Division, Capital Improvement Bond Fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($212,849.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
DEVELOPMENT: MILLS, CHR. KLEIN TYSON GINTHER
CA-48 0246-2014 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify
existing agreements or enter into new agreements with various
community-based non-profit organizations to continue providing
maintenance and landscaping services for parcels owned by the
Columbus Land Bank Program as part of the Community Land Care
Program; to authorize the expenditure of $150,000.00 from the
General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($150,000.00)
A motion was made by Craig, seconded by Paley, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Abstained: 1- Michelle Mills
Affirmative: 6- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, A. Troy Miller, Eileen Paley, Priscilla Tyson,
and Andrew Ginther
CA-49 0307-2014 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter
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into contract with the Community Capital Development Corporation for
the purpose of underwriting and servicing Economic Development
Loan Program loans from the cash on hand and the proceeds of the
revolving loan fund; and to declare an emergency.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-50 0309-2014 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development, or his
designee, to acquire 23 parcels located at the southeast corner of Mt.
Vernon and N. Champion Avenues and to execute any and all
documents necessary for conveyance of title; to authorize the City
Auditor to cancel an encumbrance; to amend the 2013 Capital
Improvements Budget; to transfer cash between projects within the
same fund; to authorize the expenditure of $264,989.35 from the
Streets and Highways G. O. Bond Fund and $335,010.65 from the
Northland and other Acquisitions bond Fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($600,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-51 0322-2014 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and
Management to expend $9,330.01 from the CDBG revolving loan fund
for payment of interest earnings to the U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development (HUD); and to declare an emergency.
($9,330.01)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-52 0330-2014 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter
into an agreement with the Columbus Urban League for the
administration of 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)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-53 0417-2014 To set forth a statement of municipal services and zoning conditions to
be provided to the area contained in a proposed annexation
(AN14-001) of .2 + acres in Clinton Township to the City of Columbus
as required by the Ohio Revised Code; and to declare an emergency.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-54 0418-2014 To set forth a statement of municipal services and zoning conditions to
be provided to the area contained in a proposed annexation
(AN14-002) of .1 + acres in Clinton Township to the City of Columbus
as required by the Ohio Revised Code; and to declare an emergency.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
APPOINTMENTS
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CA-55 A0004-2014 Appointment of Robert T. Mickley, 1174 Willard Avenue, Grandview
Heights, OH 43212, to serve on the University Area Review Board,
taking over the vacant seat, with a term expiration date of January 31,
2016 (resume attached).
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-56 A0005-2014 Reappointment of Frank R. Petruziello, 5414 Linworth Avenue,
Columbus, OH 43235, to serve on the University Area Review Board,
with a new term beginning date of February 1, 2014, and a term
expiration date of January 31, 2017 (resume attached).
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-57 A0006-2014 Reappointment of Brian D. Horne, 291 Fairlawn Avenue, Columbus,
OH 43214, to serve on the University Area Review Board with a new
term beginning date of February 1, 2014, and a term expiration date of
January 31, 2017 (resume attached).
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-58 A0017-2014 Appointment of James E. Sweeney, 114 E. Oakland Ave., Columbus,
OH 43201, to serve on the Community Reinvestment Area Housing
Council with a new term beginning date of February 6, 2014, and a
term expiration date of February 6, 2017 (resume attached).
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-59 A0018-2014 Appointment of Steve D. Gladman, P. O. Box 12243, Columbus, OH
43212, to serve on the Community Reinvestment Area Housing
Council, with a new term beginning date of February 6, 2014, and a
term expiration date of February 6, 2017 (resume attached).
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-60 A0019-2014 Appointment of Kanu (Kay) Onwukwe, 4011 Maidstone Drive,
Gahanna, OH 43230, to serve on the Community Reinvestment Area
Housing Council, with a new term beginning date of February 6, 2014,
and a term expiration date of February 6, 2017 (resume attached).
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
Approval of the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Craig, seconded by Paley, including all the preceding
items marked as having been approved on the Consent Agenda. The motion
carried by the following vote
Affirmative: 7- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, A. Troy Miller, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley,
Priscilla Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
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SR EMERGENCY, TABLED AND 2ND READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION
FINANCE: TYSON, CHR. MILLER PALEY GINTHER
SR-1 0255-2014 To authorize the City Treasurer to modify and extend its contract with
First Data Government Solutions, LP for services necessary for
electronic payments on behalf of the departments of Public Utilities,
Public Service, Building and Zoning Services, Health, and Public
Safety; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City
Code; to authorize the expenditure of $317,800.00 from the various
funds; and to declare an emergency. ($317,800.00)
A motion was made by Tyson, seconded by Craig, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, A. Troy Miller, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley,
Priscilla Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
SR-2 0393-2014 To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to
establish purchase orders with various vendors for the provision of
unleaded fuel and fuel credit card services; to authorize the
expenditure of $4,000,000.00 from the Fleet Management Services
Fund; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus
City Codes, 1959; and to declare an emergency. ($4,000,000.00)
A motion was made by Tyson, seconded by Craig, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, A. Troy Miller, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley,
Priscilla Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES: TYSON, CHR. MILLS PALEY GINTHER
SR-3 0298-2014 To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept a grant from the
Ohio Commission on Minority Health in the amount of $7,500.00 for
two Minority Health Month events; to authorize the appropriation of
$7,500.00 from the unappropriated balance of the Health Department
Grants Fund; and to declare an emeregency. ($7,500.00)
A motion was made by Tyson, seconded by Craig, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, A. Troy Miller, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley,
Priscilla Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
SR-4 0332-2014 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter
into contract with the Community Shelter Board to support the
Rebuilding Lives Program; to authorize the expenditure of
$831,705.00 from the General Fund and $71,029.00 from the 2014
Community Development Block Grant Fund; and to declare an
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emergency. ($902,734.00)
A motion was made by Tyson, seconded by Craig, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, A. Troy Miller, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley,
Priscilla Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
RECREATION & PARKS: CRAIG, CHR. TYSON KLEIN GINTHER
SR-5 0312-2014 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into
various contracts for the purchase of trees for the Recreation and
Parks Department; to authorize the expenditure of $30,000.00 from
the Recreation and Parks Tree Replacement Fund; to establish an
auditor's certificate in the amount of $30,000.00 for the tree
purchases; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus
City Code pursuant to Section 329.27; and to declare an emergency.
($30,000.00)
A motion was made by Craig, seconded by Tyson, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, A. Troy Miller, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley,
Priscilla Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
SR-6 0373-2014 To authorize the appropriation and transfer of $190,000.00 from the
Hotel/Motel Tax Fund to the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund
285 for the support of various annual cultural and arts programming;
to appropriate $190,000.00 in the Recreation and Parks Fund 285;
and to declare an emergency. ($190,000.00)
A motion was made by Craig, seconded by Tyson, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, A. Troy Miller, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley,
Priscilla Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
PUBLIC SAFETY & JUDICIARY: KLEIN, CHR. MILLS CRAIG GINTHER
SR-7 0272-2014 To authorize the Director of Public Safety to modify the current
contract with MED 3000, Inc. for EMS billing, collection, and reporting
services for the Division of Fire; to authorize the expenditure of
$1,600,000.00 for collection services and $50,000.00 for refunds from
the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,650,000.00)
A motion was made by Klein, seconded by Tyson, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, A. Troy Miller, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley,
Priscilla Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
SR-8 0313-2014 To authorize the Director of Public Safety to enter into a contract with
Upstate Wholesale dba BRITE Computers for the purchase of
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advanced authentication software, licenses and maintenance for the
Division of Police; to waive competitive bidding provisions of the
Columbus City Codes, 1959, to authorize the appropriation and
expenditure of $67,554.84 from the Law Enforcement Seizure Fund;
and to declare an emergency. ($67,554.84)
A motion was made by Klein, seconded by Craig, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, A. Troy Miller, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley,
Priscilla Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
SR-9 0367-2014 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter
into a contract with the Capital Area Humane Society to allow for the
completion of seven day dispatch coverage and assist in the funding
of licensed humane agents for the purpose of conducting animal
cruelty investigations within the City of Columbus for the protection of
at-risk animals in the community, to authorize the expenditure of
$219,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency.
($219,000.00)
A motion was made by Klein, seconded by Craig, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, A. Troy Miller, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley,
Priscilla Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
PUBLIC UTILITIES: KLEIN, CHR. CRAIG PALEY GINTHER
SR-10 0316-2014 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter a contract
for the option to purchase Andritz D5LL Centrifuge Parts and Services
with Andritz Separation, Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00 to
establish the contract from the General Fund; to waive formal
competitive bidding requirements of the Columbus City Codes, 1959;
and to declare an emergency. ($1.00)
A motion was made by Klein, seconded by Craig, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, A. Troy Miller, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley,
Priscilla Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: MILLER, CHR. TYSON PALEY
GINTHER
SR-11 0211-2014 To authorize and direct the City Auditor to appropriate funds in the
amount of $1,009,561.69 within the Local Transportation Improvement
Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contract
with Complete General Construction Company and to provide for the
payment of construction administration and inspection services in
connection with the Pedestrian Safety Improvements - Hague
Valleyview Safe Routes to Schools (SRTS) project; to authorize the
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expenditure of up to $1,009,561.69 from the Local Transportation
Improvement Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,009,561.69)
A motion was made by Miller, seconded by Craig, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, A. Troy Miller, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley,
Priscilla Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
SR-12 0244-2014 To allow the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute
those documents necessary for the City to grant three encroachment
easements that will legally allow the installation of proposed building
elements associated with the 250 High project to extend into the public
rights-of-way.
A motion was made by Miller, seconded by Craig, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, A. Troy Miller, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley,
Priscilla Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
SMALL & MINORITY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT: MILLER, CHR. MILLS
CRAIG GINTHER
SR-13 0165-2014 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify an existing
professional services contract with Crabbe, Brown and James LLP for
the Small Business Inclusion Program Development Project with an
amended scope of services and list of deliverables; and to declare an
emergency.
A motion was made by Miller, seconded by Tyson, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, A. Troy Miller, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley,
Priscilla Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
TECHNOLOGY: MILLER, CHR. KLEIN PALEY GINTHER
SR-14 0192-2014 To authorize and direct the City Auditor to establish an Auditor's
Certificate (Capital Blanket) in the amount of $750,000.00 from the
Department of Technology, Information Services Division, Capital
Improvement Bond Fund; to authorize the Finance and Management
Director to establish capital blanket purchase orders on behalf of the
Department of Technology for the Division of Police utilizing current
Universal Term Contracts (UTC)/vendors; to authorize the Director of
Department of Technology to enter into contracts with various
non-UTC contractors/vendors for the provision of technology
equipment purchases and services upgrades at the Central Safety
Building; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus
City Code; to authorize the expenditure of $750,000.00 from the
Department of Technology, Information Services Division, Capital
Improvement Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency.
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($750,000.00)
A motion was made by Miller, seconded by Craig, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, A. Troy Miller, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley,
Priscilla Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
DEVELOPMENT: MILLS, CHR. KLEIN TYSON GINTHER
SR-15 0258-2014 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter
into contract with the Columbus Landmarks Foundation for services
associated with the management of the Heritage Home Program in
Columbus; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of
$150,000.00 from the Jobs Growth Fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($150,000.00)
A motion was made by Mills, seconded by Craig, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, A. Troy Miller, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley,
Priscilla Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
SR-16 0268-2014 To authorize the expenditure of up to $450,000.00 from the 2012
Housing Preservation Fund for the provision of grants providing lead
abatement activities in accordance with HUD guidelines under the
Lead Safe Columbus Program; to authorize the City Auditor to partially
cancel an Auditor’s Certificate; and to declare an emergency.
($450,000.00)
A motion was made by Mills, seconded by Craig, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Abstained: 1- Priscilla Tyson
Affirmative: 6- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, A. Troy Miller, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley,
and Andrew Ginther
SR-17 0331-2014 To authorize the Director of the Department of the Department of
Development to enter into a contract with the Community
Development Collaborative of Greater Columbus; to authorize the
expenditure of $25,000.00 from the General Fund and $20,000.00
from the Community Development Block Grant Fund; and to declare
an emergency. ($45,000.00)
A motion was made by Mills, seconded by Craig, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, A. Troy Miller, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley,
Priscilla Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
ADJOURNMENT
ADJOURNED AT 6:03 PM
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A motion was made by Craig, seconded by Tyson, to adjourn this Regular
Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, A. Troy Miller, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley,
Priscilla Tyson, and Andrew Ginther
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THE COUNCIL MEETING.
Monday, February 24, 2014 5:00 PM City Council Chambers, Rm 231
REGULAR MEETING NO. 9 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, MONDAY,
FEBRUARY 24, 2014 at 5:00 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
ROLL CALL
READING AND DISPOSAL OF THE JOURNAL
COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS RECEIVED BY CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
1 C0007-2014 THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE RECEIVED THE FOLLOWING
COMMUNICATIONS AS OF, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2014:
New Type: C1, C2
To: TH Midwest Inc
DBA Turkey Hill 720
2731 Winchester Pike
Columbus OH 43232
Permit #87730240100
New Type: C2
To: True North Energy LLC
DBA True North #606
1195 Morse Rd
Columbus OH 43229
Permit # 90739950645
New Type: C2
To: True North Energy LLC
DBA True North #675
1955 Polaris Pkwy
Columbus OH 43240
Permit #90739950680
Transfer Type: C1, C2, D6
To: Tee Brother Company LLC
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860 E Long St
Columbus OH 43203
From:860 E Long Inc
DBA Silver Mini Mart
860 E Long St
Columbus OH 43203
Permit #8831510
Advertise Date: 03/01/14
Agenda Date: 02/24/14
Return Date: 03/06/14
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
FR FIRST READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION
FINANCE: TYSON, CHR. MILLER PALEY GINTHER
FR-1 0352-2014 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and
Management to amend two Development Agreements with the
Columbus Association for the Performing Arts.
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES: TYSON, CHR. MILLS PALEY GINTHER
FR-2 0285-2014 To authorize the Board of Health to enter into contract with KNS
Services, Inc., for video monitoring equipment maintenance services;
and to authorize a total expenditure of $24,864.00 from the Health
Special Revenue Fund. ($24,864.00)
FR-3 0287-2014 To authorize and direct the Board of Health to enter into a contract with
Ohio Hispanic Coalition for promotoras services; to authorize the total
expenditure of $32,000.00 from the Health Special Revenue Fund; To
authorize and direct the Board of Health to enter into a contract with
Access 2 Interpreters, LLC, for live interpretation/translation services;
to authorize the total expenditure of $208,000.00 from the Health
Special Revenue Fund. ($240,000.00)
PUBLIC UTILITIES: KLEIN, CHR. CRAIG PALEY GINTHER
FR-4 2985-2013 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish
blanket purchase orders for the purchase of automobiles and light duty
trucks for the Department of Public Utilities, Division of Water; to
authorize the expenditure of $317,000.00 from the Water Operating
Fund; to establish an Auditor's Certificate in the amount of $317,000.00
for the expenditures listed within this legislation. ($317,000.00)
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FR-5 3032-2013 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a planned
contract modification for professional engineering and design services
with ARCADIS U.S. Inc. in connection with the Wastewater Treatment
Facilities Ash Lagoon Improvements and to expend up to $119,500.00
from the Sanitary Sewers General Bond Fund. ($119,500.00)
FR-6 3036-2013 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish
blanket purchase orders for the purchase of automobiles and light duty
trucks for the Department of Public Utilities, Division of Sewerage and
Drainage; to authorize the expenditure of $354,000.00 from the Sewer
Operating Fund; to establish an Auditor's Certificate in the amount of
$354,000.00 for the expenditures listed within this legislation.
($354,000.00)
FR-7 3040-2013 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction
contract with Ulliman Schutte Construction, LLC for the SWWTP
Thickening Improvements and Additional Renovations and an
expenditure of up to $2,908,000.00 in funds from the Sanitary Sewer
General Obligation Bond Fund. ($2,908,000.00)
FR-8 0236-2014 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction
contract with Elite Excavating Co. of Ohio, Inc. for the Chase Road
Area Water Line Improvements Project, for the Division of Water; to
authorize a transfer and expenditure up to $2,274,496.95 within the
Water Works Enlargement Voted Bonds Fund; and to amend the 2013
Capital Improvements Budget. ($2,274,496.95)
FR-9 0245-2014 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to establish
Blanket Purchase Orders for Basin and Flocculator Parts needed at the
Hap Cremean Water Treatment Plant; based on existing Universal
Term Contracts; for the Division of Water; to authorize a transfer and
expenditure up to $325,000.00 within various Division of Water Bond
Funds; and to amend the 2013 Capital Improvements Budget.
($325,000.00)
FR-10 0251-2014 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a construction
contract with Beheler Excavating, Inc. for the Cooke Road Area Water
Line Improvements Project; for the Division of Water; and to authorize
an expenditure up to $2,499,998.79 within the Water Works
Enlargement Voted Bonds Fund. ($2,499,998.79)
FR-11 0259-2014 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a
Blanket Purchase Order for the purchase of Andritz D5LL Centrifuge
Parts and Services from a pending Universal Term Contract with
Andritz Separation Inc., for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage;
and to authorize the expenditure of $50,000.00 from the Sewerage
Operating Fund. ($50,000.00)
FR-12 0274-2014 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a planned
modification of the 2014 Mayor’s Small Business Conference Event
Planning and Marketing with Progressive Marketing & Management
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Agency for special event planning and consultation services; to
authorize the expenditure of $3,965.00 from the Power System
Operating Fund, $25,220.00 from the Water System Operating Fund,
$28,275.00 from the Sewer System Operating Fund, and $7,540.00
from the Stormwater Operating Fund. ($65,000.00)
FR-13 0311-2014 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)
FR-14 0315-2014 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement
with Duke’s Root Control, Inc. for Sewer Root Control Services in
accordance with Sole Source provisions of the Columbus City Code for
the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, and to authorize the
expenditure of $320,000.00 from the Sewerage System Operating
Fund. ($320,000.00)
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: MILLER, CHR. TYSON PALEY GINTHER
FR-15 0266-2014 To authorize the Director of Public Service to grant consent and
propose cooperation with the Director of the Ohio Department of
Transportation for the FRA-IR70-15.50, PID 96798 construction
project. ($0.00)
FR-16 0327-2014 To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into various
agreements with the City of Gahanna for the Arterial Street
Rehabilitation - Morse Road - Preserve TIF Improvements Phase 1
project; to accept an initial deposit from Gahanna; execute agreement
modifications to accept additional deposits as necessary; and return
any unused balance as necessary. ($0.00)
DEVELOPMENT: MILLS, CHR. KLEIN TYSON GINTHER
FR-17 0394-2014 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter
into a Columbus Downtown Office Incentive Agreement with Medical
Mutual of Ohio as provided in Columbus City Council Resolution
0088X-2007, adopted June 4, 2007.
RULES & REFERENCE: GINTHER, CHR. KLEIN MILLS CRAIG
FR-18 2342-2013 To amend various sections of the Columbus Zoning Code in order to
create a definition for extended stay hotels and to modify the C-4,
Commercial District to require extended stay hotels to be subject to the
development standards of the AR-4, Apartment Residential District as
well as being subject to the Parkland Dedication Ordinance.
Sponsors: A. Troy Miller
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FR-19 0173-2014 To amend sections of Chapter 3391, "Nonconformities," of the
Columbus Zoning Code, in order to clarify the rebuild requirements in
the case of a conforming building with a nonconforming use.
Sponsors: A. Troy Miller
FR-20 0484-2014 To amend section 371.02 of the Columbus City Codes by revising the
allocation of the city’s combined 5.1 percent hotel/motel tax, to
appropriate funds in the Hotel/Motel Tax fund.
Sponsors: Andrew Ginther
ZONING: MILLER, CHR. CRAIG KLEIN MILLS PALEY TYSON GINTHER
FR-21 0180-2014 To rezone 5062 HAYDEN RUN ROAD (43016), being 12.65± acres
located at the northwest corner of Hayden Run Road and Edwards
Farms Drive, From: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District,
To: L-AR-O, Limited Apartment Residential Office District (Rezoning #
Z13-057).
FR-22 0321-2014 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.039, R-4,
Residential District use; 3312.09, Aisle; 3332.16, Exception for single
family or two family dwelling; 3312.25, Maneuvering; 3312.29, Parking
space; 3332.05, Area district lot width requirements; 3332.19, Fronting
on a public street; 3332.25, Maximum side yards required; 3332.26,
Minimum side yard permitted; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the
Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1499 ELMWOOD
AVENUE (43212), to permit one, two-unit and one, single-unit buildings
each on two separate lots and two, single-unit buildings each on two
separate lots with reduced development standards in the R-4,
Residential District (Council Variance # CV13-010).
FR-23 0404-2014 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.039, R-4,
Residential District; and 3372.544, Maximum floor area, of the
Columbus City codes; for the property located at 1492 INDIANOLA
AVENUE (43201), to permit a maximum of ten apartment units within
an existing apartment building with increased floor area ratio in the R-4,
Residential District (Council Variance # CV13-026).
FR-24 0422-2014 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3333.02, AR-12,
ARLD and AR-1, Apartment residential district use; 3312.21,
Landscaping and screening; 3312.25, Maneuvering; 3321.05(A), Vision
clearance; 3333.055, Exception for single- or two-family dwelling;
3333.09, Area requirements; 3333.16, Fronting on a public street;
3333.18, Building lines; 3333.23(d), Minimum side yard permitted;
3333.24, Rear yard; 3333.25, Side or rear yard obstruction; and
3333.255, Perimeter yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the
property located at 1441 CHESAPEAKE AVENUE (43212), to permit
three four-unit dwellings and six two-unit dwellings on one lot (Subarea
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A), and one three-unit dwelling and three two-unit dwellings on two lots
while retaining the open space lot (Subarea B), with reduced
development standards in the AR-1, Apartment Residential District, and
to repeal Ordinance Nos. 1704-2013 and 1845-2013, passed on July
22, 2013 (Council Variance # CV14-001).
FR-25 0444-2014 To rezone 1066 N. HIGH STREET (43201), being 0.31± acres located
on the east side of N. High Street, 20± feet north of E. 3rd Avenue,
From: R-4, Residential District, To: C-4, Commercial District (Rezoning
# Z13-064).
CA CONSENT ACTIONS
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION:
GINTHER
CA-1 0017X-2014 To honor and recognize the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.,
Columbus (Oh) Alumnae Chapter.
Sponsors: Andrew Ginther
MILLS
CA-2 0021X-2014 To honor and celebrate the life of James A. Johnson, and to extend our
sincerest condolences to his family and friends on the occasion of his
passing, January 29, 2014.
Sponsors: Michelle M. Mills
FINANCE: TYSON, CHR. MILLER PALEY GINTHER
CA-3 0172-2014 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to issue a
purchase order for the vehicle rental services with Enterprise Holdings
Inc for the Fleet Management Division per the terms and conditions of
the State of Ohio Cooperative Contracts for the 2014 fiscal year; to
authorize the expenditure of $45,000.00 from the Fleet Management
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($45,000.00)
CA-4 0216-2014 To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to issue
purchase orders with Central Ohio Farmers CO-OP for the provision of
bio/diesel fuel; to authorize the expenditure of $800,000.00 from the
2014 Fleet Management Operating Fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($800,000.00)
CA-5 0243-2014 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a
contract on behalf of the Office of Construction Management with EFS
West for the installation of additional Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)
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storage at 4211 Groves Road; to authorize the expenditure of
$249,500.00 from the Fleet Management Capital Improvement Fund;
and to declare an emergency. ($249,500.00)
CA-6 0265-2014 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a
contract for the option to purchase Freightliner Parts with Fyda
Freightliner Columbus, Inc., in accordance with sole source provisions;
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)
CA-7 0292-2014 To authorize the Office of the City Auditor, Division of Income Tax to
modify and increase maximum obligation to Computer Aid Inc. for staff
augmentation services: to authorize the expenditure of $90,000.00
from the General Fund or so much thereof as may be necessary; and
to declare an emergency ($90,000.00).
CA-8 0329-2014 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a
contract for the option to purchase Unleaded Fuel with Mansfield Oil
Company of Gainesville, Inc., to authorize the expenditure of $1.00 to
establish the contract from the General Fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($1.00)
CA-9 0354-2014 To authorize the Finance & Management Director to enter into a
contract for the option to purchase Chevrolet OEM Automotive Parts
with Byers Chevrolet, LLC to authorize the expenditure of one (1) dollar
to establish the contract from the General Fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($1.00)
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES: TYSON, CHR. MILLS PALEY GINTHER
CA-10 0238-2014 To authorize and direct the Director of Finance to enter into a contract
with EOI, Inc. for the purchase of a bariatric power exam table to be
used in the Women’s Health Clinic at Columbus Public Health; to
authorize the expenditure of $7,810.75 from the Health General
Obligation Bonds Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($7,810.75)
CA-11 0295-2014 To authorize the Board of Health to enter into a revenue contract with
the Board of Health of the Clark County Combined Health District for
the provision of lab testing services in an amount not to exceed
$2,000.00; and to declare an emergency. ($2,000.00)
CA-12 0300-2014 To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept a grant from the
Delta Dental Foundation for the Dental Sealant Program; to authorize
the appropriation of $5,000.00 from the unappropriated balance of the
City’s Private Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($5,000.00)
CA-13 0356-2014 To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept additional funds
from the Ohio Department of Health for the Public Health Emergency
Preparedness Grant Program in the amount of $184,166.00; to
authorize the appropriation of $184,166.00 to the Health Department in
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the Health Department Grants Fund; to authorize and direct the Board
of Health to modify existing contracts with Franklin County Public
Health and Metropolitan Statistical Area Counties in an amount not to
exceed $117,178.63; to authorize the expenditure of $117,178.63
from the Health Department Grants Fund for contract modifications;
and to declare an emergency. ($184,166.00)
RECREATION & PARKS: CRAIG, CHR. TYSON KLEIN GINTHER
CA-14 0196-2014 To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks and the
Director of Finance and Management to enter into contracts with KNS
Services for the continued security camera software maintenance in
accordance with the sole source procurement provisions of the City of
Columbus City Codes; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
CA-15 0256-2014 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into an
agreement with G&G Fitness to provide professional services related to
the provision of new fitness equipment and the maintenance of existing
fitness equipment in 15 recreation centers; to appropriate and
authorize the expenditure of $40,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks
Fund 747; to authorize the expenditure of $35,000.00 from the
Recreation and Parks operating budget; to authorize the expenditure of
$11,522.00 from the Recreation and Parks Grant fund; to amend the
2013 Capital Improvements Budget; to apply for a grant with the
Franklin County Board of Commissioners (dba: Franklin County Senior
Options); to accept said grant in the amount of $11,522.00; to 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 $11,522.00 from the
unappropriated balance of the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund to the
Recreation and Parks Department; and to declare an emergency.
($86,522.00)
CA-16 0308-2014 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks and the Director of
Finance and Management to enter into various contracts for the
purchase of supplies and equipment for the Recreation and Parks
Department; to increase an existing Auditor's Certificate in the amount
of $25,000.00; to authorize the expenditure of $25,000.00 from the
Recreation and Parks Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency.
($25,000.00)
CA-17 0333-2014 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract
with one visual arts studio instructor for the Cultural Arts Center
throughout 2014 and the first two months of 2015; to set up an
Auditor’s certificate to establish purchase orders for the 2014 budget
year; to authorize the expenditure of $41,000.00 from the Recreation
and Parks Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($41,000.00)
CA-18 0341-2014 To authorize and direct the Director of the Recreation and Parks
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Department to set up a purchase order for one year with PNC
Equipment Finance, LLC for the riding car payments in 2014 for
Airport, Mentel and Champions Golf Courses; to provide adequate
funding through December 31, 2014 in accordance with the terms of
the Riding Car Lease-Purchase Agreement; to authorize the
expenditure of $130,080.00 from the Golf Courses Operation Fund;
and to declare an emergency. ($130,080.00).
CA-19 0342-2014 To authorize and direct the Director of the Recreation and Parks
Department to set up a purchase order for one year with PNC
Equipment Finance, LLC for the riding car payments in 2014 for
Raymond, Turnberry and Wilson Golf Courses; to provide adequate
funding through December 31, 2014 in accordance with the terms of
the Riding Car Lease-Purchase Agreement; to authorize the
expenditure of $111,324.00 from the Golf Courses Operation Fund;
and to declare an emergency. ($111,324.00).
CA-20 0345-2014 To authorize and direct the Director of the Recreation and Parks
Department to set up a purchase order for one year with PNC
Equipment Finance, LLC for the riding car payments in 2014 for
Airport, Mentel and Wilson Golf Courses; to provide adequate funding
through December 31, 2014 in accordance with the terms of the Riding
Car Lease-Purchase Agreement; to authorize the expenditure of
$32,400.00 from the Golf Courses Operation Fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($32,400.00).
PUBLIC SAFETY & JUDICIARY: KLEIN, CHR. MILLS CRAIG GINTHER
CA-21 0228-2014 To amend the 2013 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City
Auditor to transfer $69,949.34 between projects within the Safety Voted
Bond Fund; to authorize the Finance and Management Director to
modify a contract on behalf of the Facilities Management Division with
Affordable Choice Electric for the renovation of the heliport exterior
landing lighting; to authorize the expenditure of $70,968.48 from the
Safety Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($70,968.48)
CA-22 0237-2014 To authorize and direct the Public Safety Director to modify and extend
the current 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
$64,400.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency.
($64,400.00)
CA-23 0240-2014 To authorize and direct the Public Safety Director to enter into a
contract for software support and maintenance services with Motorola,
Inc. for the National Incident Based Reporting System for the Division
of Police in accordance with sole source procurement provisions of the
Columbus City Codes; to authorize the expenditure of $254,525.00
from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($254,525.00)
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CA-24 0241-2014 To authorize and direct the Director of Public Safety to renew the
contract for helicopter maintenance with Helicopter Minit-Men, Inc. for
the Division of Police, to authorize the expenditure of $876,010.00 from
the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($876,010.00)
CA-25 0242-2014 To authorize the City Attorney to modify an existing contract with
Secure Investigative Solutions LLC for services under the Office on
Violence Against Women (OVW) Stalking Initiative Grant; and to
declare an emergency. ($30,800.00)
CA-26 0267-2014 To authorize and direct the Director of Public Safety to enter into a
contract with Kronos Inc. for the Division of Fire for the purchase of
software maintenance support for the TeleStaff automated staffing
software and WebStaff services, in accordance with sole source
procurement of the Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure
of $118,752.66 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency.
($118,752.66)
CA-27 0270-2014 To authorize the Public Safety Director to modify and extend a contract
with CentreLearn for computer based distance learning services for the
Division of Fire, to authorize the expenditure of $115,000.00 from the
General Fund, and to declare an emergency.($115,000.00)
CA-28 0273-2014 To authorize the Director of Public Safety to renew the contract with
LexisNexis Risk Solutions FL Inc for the Division of Police; to authorize
the appropriation and expenditure of $76,476.00 from the Law
Enforcement Contraband Seizure Fund; and to declare an emergency
($76,476.00)
CA-29 0293-2014 To authorize the Franklin County Municipal Court Judges, through the
Administrative and Presiding Judge, to contract with the Franklin
County Commissioners to provide legal counsel to indigent defendants
in the Franklin County Municipal Court when the public defender has a
conflict of interest; to authorize the expenditure of up to an amount not
to exceed $50,000.00 from the Court's general fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($50,000.00)
CA-30 0294-2014 To authorize and direct the Executive Director of the Civil Service
Commission to modify and increase the contract with the Association
for Psychotherapy, Inc. for the psychological screening of public safety
recruits; to authorize the expenditure of $37,000.00 from the General
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($37,000.00)
CA-31 0296-2014 To authorize the Administrative and Presiding Judge of the Franklin
County Municipal Court to enter into the first year of a four-year
contract with Behavioral Science Specialists, LLC, for the provision of
competency evaluations and examinations of defendants; to authorize
the expenditure of up to an amount not to exceed $110,000.00 from
the general fund; and to declare an emergency. ($110,000.00)
CA-32 0299-2014 To authorize and direct the Administrating and Presiding Judge of the
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Franklin County Municipal Court to enter into contract with ACS for
random and instant drug testing to authorize the expenditure of up to
$75,000.00 for drug testing services; and to declare an emergency.
($75,000.00)
CA-33 0337-2014 To authorize and direct the Director of Public Safety to enter into a
maintenance support contract with Morpho Trak, Inc. for the Division of
Police's Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) in
accordance with provisions of sole source procurement; to authorize
the expenditure of $520,851.00 from the General Fund; and to declare
an emergency. ($520,851.00)
PUBLIC UTILITIES: KLEIN, CHR. CRAIG PALEY GINTHER
CA-34 0133-2014 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement
for professional engineering services with Korda/Nemeth Engineering,
Inc. for the Briggs Road Detention Basin Improvements for the Division
of Sewerage and Drainage to authorize the transfer of $102,990.09
within the Storm B.A.B.s Build America Bonds Fund; to amend the
2013 Capital Improvements Budget; and to authorize the expenditure
of $102,990.09 within the Storm B.A.B.s Build America Bonds Fund.
($102,990.09).
CA-35 0134-2014 To authorize the Columbus City Auditor to increase an existing
Auditor’s Certificate (AC-035409) by Five Hundred Thousand and
00/100 U.S. Dollars; to authorize a transfer and expenditure up to Five
Hundred Thousand and 00/100 U.S. Dollars within the Sanitary Sewer
Bonds Funds for the Department of Public Utilities’ Blacklick Creek
Sanitary Interceptor Sewer Public Project; to amend the 2013 Capital
Improvements Budget; and to declare an emergency. ($500,000.00)
CA-36 0138-2014 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a construction
contract with K & W Roofing, Inc. for the Hap Cremean Water Plant
Roof Restoration for the Division of Water; to authorize a transfer and
expenditure up to $471,630.00 within the Water Works Enlargement
Voted Bonds Fund; and to amend the 2013 Capital Improvements
Budget. ($471,630.00)
CA-37 0224-2014 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a
Blanket Purchase Order from an established Universal Term Contract
for the purchase of Motorola radios and related accessories for the
Division of Sewerage and Drainage, and to authorize the expenditure
of $250,000.00 from the Sewerage Operating Fund, and to declare an
emergency. ($250,000.00)
CA-38 0229-2014 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into two
(2) contracts for the option to purchase Water Mainline Mechanical
Joint Fittings with Ferguson Waterworks and Site Supply, Inc., to
authorize the expenditure of $2.00 to establish the contracts from the
General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($2.00)
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CA-39 0269-2014 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into two
(2) contracts for the option to purchase Water Mainline Service and
Repair Parts with Ferguson Waterworks and Dreier & Maller, Inc., to
authorize the expenditure of $2.00 to establish the contracts from the
General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($2.00)
CA-40 0278-2014 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to reimburse Worthington
Park for over-payment of stormwater and clean river charges, to
authorize a revenue reduction transaction of $37,391.44 and to declare
an emergency. ($37,391.44)
CA-41 0282-2014 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into four
(4) contracts for the option to purchase Mainline Couplings, Clamps
and Various Parts with Site Supply, Inc., Dreier & Maller, Inc., Ferguson
Waterworks and HD Supply Waterworks, to authorize the expenditure
of $4.00 to establish the contracts from the General Fund, and to
declare an emergency. ($4.00)
CA-42 0310-2014 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into five
(5) contracts for the option to purchase Mainline Water Pipes, Valves
and Boxes with EJ USA, Inc., Site Supply, Inc., Dreier & Maller, Inc.,
Ferguson Waterworks and HD Supply Waterworks, to authorize the
expenditure of $5.00 to establish the contracts from the General Fund;
and to declare an emergency. ($5.00)
CA-43 0319-2014 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement
to reimburse Ohio Power Company d/b/a American Electric Power
(AEP Ohio) for the cost to transfer the City of Columbus electrical
facilities from existing poles to replacement poles under Columbus City
Code for sole source procurement; to authorize the expenditure of
$35,000.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($35,000.00)
CA-44 0320-2014 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into five
(5) contracts for the option to purchase Water Mainline Fire Hydrants
and Repair Parts with Site Supply, Inc., HD Supply Waterworks, Dreier
& Maller, Inc., Ferguson Waterworks and Trumbull Industries; to
authorize the expenditure of $5.00 to establish the contracts from the
General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($5.00)
CA-45 0334-2014 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a
contract for the option to purchase Polychem System Plastic Tank
Parts with Polychem Systems, a Division of Brentwood Industries, Inc.,
in accordance with sole source provisions of the Columbus City Codes,
1959; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00 to establish the contract
from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00)
TECHNOLOGY: MILLER, CHR. KLEIN PALEY GINTHER
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CA-46 0288-2014 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology, on behalf of
the Department of Public Safety, to renew an annual software
maintenance and support agreement with MCM Technology LLC for
the CommSHOP 360 Solution software application; in accordance with
the sole source procurement provisions of the Columbus City Codes; to
authorize the expenditure of $21,640.05 from the Department of
Technology, internal service fund; and to declare an emergency.
($21,640.05)
CA-47 0343-2014 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology, on behalf of
the Department of Public Safety, to enter into an agreement with
Motorola Solutions, Inc., in the amount of $212,849.00 to provide for
professional services to assist the Police Division in migrating data
from its legacy records management system (NetRMS) to the newer
Motorola Premier One system; to authorize the expenditure of
$212,849.00 from the Department of Technology, Information Services
Division, Capital Improvement Bond Fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($212,849.00)
DEVELOPMENT: MILLS, CHR. KLEIN TYSON GINTHER
CA-48 0246-2014 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify
existing agreements or enter into new agreements with various
community-based non-profit organizations to continue providing
maintenance and landscaping services for parcels owned by the
Columbus Land Bank Program as part of the Community Land Care
Program; to authorize the expenditure of $150,000.00 from the General
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($150,000.00)
CA-49 0307-2014 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter
into contract with the Community Capital Development Corporation for
the purpose of underwriting and servicing Economic Development
Loan Program loans from the cash on hand and the proceeds of the
revolving loan fund; and to declare an emergency.
CA-50 0309-2014 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development, or his
designee, to acquire 23 parcels located at the southeast corner of Mt.
Vernon and N. Champion Avenues and to execute any and all
documents necessary for conveyance of title; to authorize the City
Auditor to cancel an encumbrance; to amend the 2013 Capital
Improvements Budget; to transfer cash between projects within the
same fund; to authorize the expenditure of $264,989.35 from the
Streets and Highways G. O. Bond Fund and $335,010.65 from the
Northland and other Acquisitions bond Fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($600,000.00)
CA-51 0322-2014 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and
Management to expend $9,330.01 from the CDBG revolving loan fund
for payment of interest earnings to the U.S. Department of Housing
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and Urban Development (HUD); and to declare an emergency.
($9,330.01)
CA-52 0330-2014 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter
into an agreement with the Columbus Urban League for the
administration of 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)
CA-53 0417-2014 To set forth a statement of municipal services and zoning conditions to
be provided to the area contained in a proposed annexation
(AN14-001) of .2 + acres in Clinton Township to the City of Columbus
as required by the Ohio Revised Code; and to declare an emergency.
CA-54 0418-2014 To set forth a statement of municipal services and zoning conditions to
be provided to the area contained in a proposed annexation
(AN14-002) of .1 + acres in Clinton Township to the City of Columbus
as required by the Ohio Revised Code; and to declare an emergency.
APPOINTMENTS
CA-55 A0004-2014 Appointment of Robert T. Mickley, 1174 Willard Avenue, Grandview
Heights, OH 43212, to serve on the University Area Review Board,
taking over the vacant seat, with a term expiration date of January 31,
2016 (resume attached).
CA-56 A0005-2014 Reappointment of Frank R. Petruziello, 5414 Linworth Avenue,
Columbus, OH 43235, to serve on the University Area Review Board,
with a new term beginning date of February 1, 2014, and a term
expiration date of January 31, 2017 (resume attached).
CA-57 A0006-2014 Reappointment of Brian D. Horne, 291 Fairlawn Avenue, Columbus,
OH 43214, to serve on the University Area Review Board with a new
term beginning date of February 1, 2014, and a term expiration date of
January 31, 2017 (resume attached).
CA-58 A0017-2014 Appointment of James E. Sweeney, 114 E. Oakland Ave., Columbus,
OH 43201, to serve on the Community Reinvestment Area Housing
Council with a new term beginning date of February 6, 2014, and a
term expiration date of February 6, 2017 (resume attached).
CA-59 A0018-2014 Appointment of Steve D. Gladman, P. O. Box 12243, Columbus, OH
43212, to serve on the Community Reinvestment Area Housing
Council, with a new term beginning date of February 6, 2014, and a
term expiration date of February 6, 2017 (resume attached).
CA-60 A0019-2014 Appointment of Kanu (Kay) Onwukwe, 4011 Maidstone Drive,
Gahanna, OH 43230, to serve on the Community Reinvestment Area
Housing Council, with a new term beginning date of February 6, 2014,
and a term expiration date of February 6, 2017 (resume attached).
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SR EMERGENCY, TABLED AND 2ND READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION
FINANCE: TYSON, CHR. MILLER PALEY GINTHER
SR-1 0255-2014 To authorize the City Treasurer to modify and extend its contract with
First Data Government Solutions, LP for services necessary for
electronic payments on behalf of the departments of Public Utilities,
Public Service, Building and Zoning Services, Health, and Public
Safety; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City
Code; to authorize the expenditure of $317,800.00 from the various
funds; and to declare an emergency. ($317,800.00)
SR-2 0393-2014 To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to
establish purchase orders with various vendors for the provision of
unleaded fuel and fuel credit card services; to authorize the
expenditure of $4,000,000.00 from the Fleet Management Services
Fund; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City
Codes, 1959; and to declare an emergency. ($4,000,000.00)
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES: TYSON, CHR. MILLS PALEY GINTHER
SR-3 0298-2014 To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept a grant from the
Ohio Commission on Minority Health in the amount of $7,500.00 for
two Minority Health Month events; to authorize the appropriation of
$7,500.00 from the unappropriated balance of the Health Department
Grants Fund; and to declare an emeregency. ($7,500.00)
SR-4 0332-2014 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter
into contract with the Community Shelter Board to support the
Rebuilding Lives Program; to authorize the expenditure of $831,705.00
from the General Fund and $71,029.00 from the 2014 Community
Development Block Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency.
($902,734.00)
RECREATION & PARKS: CRAIG, CHR. TYSON KLEIN GINTHER
SR-5 0312-2014 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into
various contracts for the purchase of trees for the Recreation and
Parks Department; to authorize the expenditure of $30,000.00 from the
Recreation and Parks Tree Replacement Fund; to establish an
auditor's certificate in the amount of $30,000.00 for the tree purchases;
to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Code
pursuant to Section 329.27; and to declare an emergency.
($30,000.00)
SR-6 0373-2014 To authorize the appropriation and transfer of $190,000.00 from the
Hotel/Motel Tax Fund to the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund 285
for the support of various annual cultural and arts programming; to
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appropriate $190,000.00 in the Recreation and Parks Fund 285; and to
declare an emergency. ($190,000.00)
Sponsors: Hearcel Craig, Zachary M. Klein and Priscilla Tyson
PUBLIC SAFETY & JUDICIARY: KLEIN, CHR. MILLS CRAIG GINTHER
SR-7 0272-2014 To authorize the Director of Public Safety to modify the current contract
with MED 3000, Inc. for EMS billing, collection, and reporting services
for the Division of Fire; to authorize the expenditure of $1,600,000.00
for collection services and $50,000.00 for refunds from the General
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,650,000.00)
SR-8 0313-2014 To authorize the Director of Public Safety to enter into a contract with
Upstate Wholesale dba BRITE Computers for the purchase of
advanced authentication software, licenses and maintenance for the
Division of Police; to waive competitive bidding provisions of the
Columbus City Codes, 1959, to authorize the appropriation and
expenditure of $67,554.84 from the Law Enforcement Seizure Fund;
and to declare an emergency. ($67,554.84)
SR-9 0367-2014 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter
into a contract with the Capital Area Humane Society to allow for the
completion of seven day dispatch coverage and assist in the funding of
licensed humane agents for the purpose of conducting animal cruelty
investigations within the City of Columbus for the protection of at-risk
animals in the community, to authorize the expenditure of $219,000.00
from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($219,000.00)
Sponsors: Zachary M. Klein and Michelle M. Mills
PUBLIC UTILITIES: KLEIN, CHR. CRAIG PALEY GINTHER
SR-10 0316-2014 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter a contract
for the option to purchase Andritz D5LL Centrifuge Parts and Services
with Andritz Separation, Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00 to
establish the contract from the General Fund; to waive formal
competitive bidding requirements of the Columbus City Codes, 1959;
and to declare an emergency. ($1.00)
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: MILLER, CHR. TYSON PALEY GINTHER
SR-11 0211-2014 To authorize and direct the City Auditor to appropriate funds in the
amount of $1,009,561.69 within the Local Transportation Improvement
Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contract
with Complete General Construction Company and to provide for the
payment of construction administration and inspection services in
connection with the Pedestrian Safety Improvements - Hague
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Valleyview Safe Routes to Schools (SRTS) project; to authorize the
expenditure of up to $1,009,561.69 from the Local Transportation
Improvement Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,009,561.69)
SR-12 0244-2014 To allow the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute
those documents necessary for the City to grant three encroachment
easements that will legally allow the installation of proposed building
elements associated with the 250 High project to extend into the public
rights-of-way.
SMALL & MINORITY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT: MILLER, CHR. MILLS CRAIG
GINTHER
SR-13 0165-2014 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify an existing
professional services contract with Crabbe, Brown and James LLP for
the Small Business Inclusion Program Development Project with an
amended scope of services and list of deliverables; and to declare an
emergency.
TECHNOLOGY: MILLER, CHR. KLEIN PALEY GINTHER
SR-14 0192-2014 To authorize and direct the City Auditor to establish an Auditor's
Certificate (Capital Blanket) in the amount of $750,000.00 from the
Department of Technology, Information Services Division, Capital
Improvement Bond Fund; to authorize the Finance and Management
Director to establish capital blanket purchase orders on behalf of the
Department of Technology for the Division of Police utilizing current
Universal Term Contracts (UTC)/vendors; to authorize the Director of
Department of Technology to enter into contracts with various non -UTC
contractors/vendors for the provision of technology equipment
purchases and services upgrades at the Central Safety Building; to
waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code; to
authorize the expenditure of $750,000.00 from the Department of
Technology, Information Services Division, Capital Improvement Bond
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($750,000.00)
DEVELOPMENT: MILLS, CHR. KLEIN TYSON GINTHER
SR-15 0258-2014 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter
into contract with the Columbus Landmarks Foundation for services
associated with the management of the Heritage Home Program in
Columbus; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of
$150,000.00 from the Jobs Growth Fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($150,000.00)
Sponsors: Michelle M. Mills and Zachary M. Klein
SR-16 0268-2014 To authorize the expenditure of up to $450,000.00 from the 2012
Housing Preservation Fund for the provision of grants providing lead
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abatement activities in accordance with HUD guidelines under the
Lead Safe Columbus Program; to authorize the City Auditor to partially
cancel an Auditor’s Certificate; and to declare an emergency.
($450,000.00)
SR-17 0331-2014 To authorize the Director of the Department of the Department of
Development to enter into a contract with the Community Development
Collaborative of Greater Columbus; to authorize the expenditure of
$25,000.00 from the General Fund and $20,000.00 from the
Community Development Block Grant Fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($45,000.00)
ADJOURNMENT
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