Columbus City Council
Regular MeetingColumbus, OH · October 6, 2014
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Columbus City Council
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TO THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AT 645-7380 BY FRIDAY
PRIOR TO THE COUNCIL MEETING.
Monday, October 6, 2014 5:00 PM City Council Chambers, Rm 231
REGULAR MEETING NO. 51 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, MONDAY,
OCTOBER 6, 2014 at 4:00 P.M. IN CONFERENCE ROOM 225.
ROLL CALL
Present: 6 - Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley, Priscilla Tyson,
and Andrew Ginther
READING AND DISPOSAL OF THE JOURNAL
A motion was made by Craig, seconded by Tyson, to Dispense with the reading
of the Journal and Approve. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 6- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley, Priscilla Tyson,
and Andrew Ginther
PRESIDENT GINTHER stated the following: As provided for in Columbus
City Charter Section 8 and Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22(G), we will
go into Executive Session to consider the appointment of an applicant to
the current vacancy on this Council. No vote or formal action of any kind
shall take place during Executive Session. Following Executive Session,
Council will come back into this public meeting in Council Chambers at
5:00 p.m. and at that time we will vote to appoint a new Member to this
Council. All comments and votes will be recorded and reflected in the
Minutes of Regular Meeting #51
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMEMBER CRAIG, SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER MILLS TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE
PURPOSE OF CONSIDERING THE APPOINTMENT OF AN APPLICANT TO
THE VACANCY ON THIS COUNCIL. THE MOTION CARRIED THE
FOLLOWING VOTE: AFFIRMATIVE: 6 NEGATIVE: 0
PRESIDENT GINTHER asked those present that were not a member of
Council or the City Clerk to please excuse themselves from the
Conference Room.
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Executive Session included discussion related to appointment of a new
member of City Council to fill the vacated seat of President Pro Tem A.
Troy Miller. No votes or formal action of any kind were taken.
RECESS
RECESSED AT 4:42 PM
A motion was made by Craig, seconded by Tyson, to Recess the Regular
Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 6- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley, Priscilla Tyson,
and Andrew Ginther
RECONVENE
RECONVENED AT 5:03 PM IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS
A motion was made by Craig, seconded by Tyson, to Reconvene the Regular
Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 6- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley, Priscilla Tyson,
and Andrew Ginther
PRESIDENT GINTHER stated that the first item of business for Council
was the appointment of a new member of Columbus City Council to fill the
vacated seat of Council President Pro Tem A. Troy Miller and asked the
City Clerk to read the resignation letter from former President Pro Tem
Miller into the record.
PRESIDENT GINTHER and other members of Council made comments
about the application process and thanked the applicants who submitted
their application for consideration.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMEMBER PALEY, SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER CRAIG THAT SHANNON G. HARDIN BE APPPOINTED
TO FILL THE VACANCY AS A MEMBER OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL.
THE MOTION CARRIED THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AFFIRMATIVE: 6
NEGATIVE: 0
RECESS
RECESSED AT 5:11 PM
A motion was made by Craig, seconded by Tyson, to Recess the Regular
Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Affirmative: 6- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley, Priscilla Tyson,
and Andrew Ginther
RECONVENE
RECONVENED AT 5:23 PM
A motion was made by Craig, seconded by Tyson, to Reconvene the Regular
Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 6- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley, Priscilla Tyson,
and Andrew Ginther
COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS RECEIVED BY CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
1 C0026-2014
THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE RECEIVED THE FOLLOWING
COMMUNICATIONS AS OF, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2014:
New Type: D1
To: Los 7 Mares Restaurant LLC
DBA Los 7 Mares Restaurant
5471 Norton Ctr
Columbus OH 43228
Permit #5299519
New Type: D5
To: Daniel L Pizzurro
DBA Bottoms Café
177 S Cypress Av
Columbus OH 43223
Permit #69524490150
New Type: C1
To: Malak 09 LLC
DBA Lights Beer & Wine Drive Thru
3573 Cleveland Av
Columbus OH 43224
Permit #54348820005
New Type: C1, C2
To: Boss Market LLC
DBA Boss Market
2043 Agler Rd
Columbus OH 43224
Permit #0852353
New Type: D2
To: Girl Party LLC
DBA Bossy Grrls Pin Up Joint
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1st Fl & Patio
2598 N High St
Columbus OH 43202
Permit #3202074
Transfer Type: C1, C2
To: Bliss Ventures LLC
DBA Bliss In A Bottle
657 N James Rd
Columbus OH 43219
From: Sher-Bliss Inc
1394 Cherry Bottom Rd
Gahanna OH 43230
Permit #0757760
Transfer Type: D2
To: Tamarkin Company
DBA Hayden & Cosgray
Giant Eagle 6529
6700 Hayden Run Rd
Columbus-Hilliard OH 43026
From: Tamarkin Co
DBA Giant Eagle 6517
2900 Stelzer Rd
Columbus OH 43219
Permit #87906900590
August 28, 2014
Andrew Ginther, President of Council
Columbus City Council
90 West Broad Street
Columbus, Ohio 43229
Dear President Ginther,
I am writing to you today to formally announce and inform you of my
resignation from my position as a member of Columbus City Council. Please
consider this letter my official notification. My last day as a Council Member
will be the 26th of September 2014.
This was not an easy decision on my part. I have enjoyed working as a council
member and especially, working with a team of elected officials and directors,
dedicated to doing the business of the residents of Columbus.
I wish to take this opportunity to thank you and all my other colleagues for
your guidance and cooperation in handling all my committee assignments. I
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would also like to thank you personally for putting your trust in me and
appointing me to head the various committees of this wonderful council.
I wish you and all the elected officials the best and I do hope our paths cross
again in the future.
Sincerely,
Read and Filed
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION
GINTHER
2 0165X-2014
To honor and recognize the 35th Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus
Marathon & 1/2 Marathon on Sunday, October 19, 2014.
A motion was made by Ginther, seconded by Paley, that this Ceremonial
Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 6- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley, Priscilla Tyson,
and Andrew Ginther
KLEIN
3 0168X-2014 To declare the week of October 5-11, 2014 to be Fire Prevention Week in Columbus,
Ohio.
A motion was made by Klein, seconded by Craig, that this Ceremonial
Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 6- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley, Priscilla Tyson,
and Andrew Ginther
PALEY
4 0167X-2014
To recognize and celebrate the 30th anniversary of Gallery Hop.
A motion was made by Paley, seconded by Craig, that this Ceremonial
Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 6- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley, Priscilla Tyson,
and Andrew Ginther
5 0172X-2014 To honor and recognize the 2014 Legacy Fund “Legacy Honors” Honorees, Chris
Cozad and Gloria McCauley.
A motion was made by Paley, seconded by Craig, that this Ceremonial
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Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 6- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley, Priscilla Tyson,
and Andrew Ginther
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE WAS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT
PORTION OF THE AGENDA AND VOTED ON LATER IN THE MEETING
Recreation and Parks Committee: Ordinance #2307-2014
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: 6 NEGATIVE: 0
FR FIRST READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES: TYSON, CHR. MILLS PALEY GINTHER
FR-1 2162-2014
To authorize and direct Columbus Public Health to accept a grant from Central Ohio
Trauma System to continue the coordination of a county-level coalition for Franklin
County in the amount of $6,000.00; and to authorize the appropriation of $6,000.00
in the Health Department Grants Fund. ($6,000.00)
Read for the First Time
PUBLIC UTILITIES: KLEIN, CHR. CRAIG PALEY GINTHER
FR-2 1976-2014
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a professional engineering
services agreement with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for the Division of
Sewerage and Drainage for the Big Walnut Trunk Extension Phase 2 project; to
transfer within and expend up to $1,241,262.13 from the Sanitary Sewer General
Obligation Bond Fund; and to amend the 2014 Capital Improvements Budget.
($1,241,262.13)
Read for the First Time
FR-3 2013-2014
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with
FYDA Freightliner Columbus, Inc. for the purchase of two (2) Diesel Powered 14'
Step Vans for the Division of Water and to authorize the expenditure of $212,310.00
from the Water Operating Fund. ($212,310.00)
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FR-4 2093-2014
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with
PAE & Associates for the Upper Scioto West Air Quality Improvements Project; to
authorize the transfer within and the expenditure of $2,235,600.00 from the Sanitary
Sewer General Obligation Bond Fund; and to amend the 2014 Capital Improvements
Project. ($2,235,600.00)
Read for the First Time
FR-5 2159-2014
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish blanket purchase
orders for Mainline Fire Hydrant and Repair Parts from Universal Term Contracts
with HD Supply Waterworks LTD and Ferguson Enterprises, Inc., for the Division
of Water, to authorize the expenditure of $50,000.00 from Water Operating Fund.
($50,000.00)
Read for the First Time
FR-6 2161-2014
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a blanket
purchase order for Crushed Limestone and Gravel Aggregates from an established
Universal Term Contract with Shelly Materials, Inc. for the Division of Water; to
authorize the expenditure of $40,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund.
($40,000.00)
Read for the First Time
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: _______, CHR. TYSON PALEY
GINTHER
FR-7 2207-2014
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those
documents required to transfer a 0.164 acre parcel of City right-of-way consisting of
the unnamed east/west alley south of Bonham Avenue, and the unnamed north/south
alley east of Cleveland Avenue, adjacent to property owned by Famous Realty of
Cleveland, Inc., located at 917 Bonham Avenue.
Read for the First Time
FR-8 2208-2014
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those
documents required to transfer a 0.023 acre portion of the right-of-way adjacent to
North High Street, between East Long and East Spring Streets, adjacent to property
owned by Schiff Capital Group, LLC., located at 8 East Long Street.
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FR-9 2219-2014
To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with the Franklin
County Engineer’s Office for snow and ice removal services; to authorize the
expenditure of up to $400,000.00 from the Municipal Motor Vehicle License Tax
Fund.
Read for the First Time
DEVELOPMENT: MILLS, CHR. KLEIN TYSON GINTHER
FR-10 2188-2014
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into an
Enterprise Zone Agreement with McDaniel’s Construction Corp., Inc. for a tax
abatement of seventy-five percent (75%) for a period of ten (10) years on new
construction of a corporate headquarters in consideration of a proposed total
investment of approximately $1.1 million.
Read for the First Time
FR-11 2216-2014
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a
Columbus Downtown Office Incentive Agreement with RTTW, LTD dba treetree 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-12 2937-2013
To amend Chapter 361 Income Tax of the Columbus City Codes, 1959 Sections
361.06, 361.07, 361.11, 361.12, 361.16, 361.19, 361.20, 361.21, 361.22, 361.24,
361.25, 361.33, 361.35, in order to ensure that the treatment previously afforded
Columbus taxpayers pursuant to Ohio Revised Code 718, Municipal Income Taxes is
reflected in the City Code sections being amended.
Read for the First Time
CA CONSENT ACTIONS
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION:
GINTHER
CA-1 0171X-2014
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To honor and recognize John E. Rhodes.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-2 0174X-2014
To honor, recognize, and celebrate the life of Geraldine “Jerrie” Mock, and to extend
our sincerest condolences to her family and friends on the occasion of her passing
Tuesday, September 30, 2014.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
FINANCE: TYSON, CHR. PALEY GINTHER
CA-3 2136-2014
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to modify a contract on behalf of
the Office of Construction Management with HKI Associates, Inc. for professional
engineering services associated with the demolition of the 109 North Front Street
building; and to authorize the expenditure of $18,405.00 from the Construction
Management Capital Improvement Fund. ($18,405.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
RECREATION & PARKS: CRAIG, CHR. TYSON KLEIN GINTHER
CA-4 2059-2014 To establish an Auditor's Certificate in the amount of $881,018.60; to authorize the
City Auditor to transfer $881,018.60 within the voted Recreation and Parks Bond
Fund; to amend the 2014 Capital Improvements Budget Ordinance 0683-2014; and
to authorize the expenditure of $881,018.60 from the Voted Recreation and Parks
Bond Fund for the reimbursement of staff time related to the administration of
Recreation and Parks 2014/2015 Capital Improvement Projects. ($881,018.60)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-5 2164-2014 To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract
with Greenscapes Landscape Co., Inc. for the Street Tree Installation Fall 2014
Project; to authorize the expenditure of $230,368.00 with a contingency of
$10,000.00 for a total of $240,368.00 from the Recreation and Parks Bond Fund; and
to declare an emergency. ($240,368.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-6 2170-2014 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to apply for grant funding from
the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission's Transportation Enhancement
Program for the Alum Creek Trail - Johnstown Road/East Columbus Connector,
Olentangy Trail - Antrim Park to Bethel Rd. Connector, and COGO Bike Share
Expansion; and to declare an emergency. ($0)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
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PUBLIC SAFETY & JUDICIARY: KLEIN, CHR. MILLS CRAIG GINTHER
CA-8 2105-2014 To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to issue a purchase
order for the Division of Fire for turnout gear from an existing Universal Term
Contract with Morning Pride Manufacturing, Inc., to authorize the expenditure of
$60,000.00 from the Public Safety Initiative Fund; and to declare an emergency.
($60,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-9 2107-2014
To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to issue a purchase
order for the Division of Fire for Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) parts
from an existing Universal Term Contract with Finley Fire Equipment, to authorize
the expenditure of $40,000.00 from the Safety Initiative Fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($40,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-10 2151-2014
To authorize the Director of Public Safety to enter into an agreement with the Ohio
Traffic Safety Office, State of Ohio, to participate in the Selective Traffic
Enforcement Program - FFY15; to authorize an appropriation of $40,297.74 from the
unappropriated balance of the General Government Grant Fund to the Division of
Police to cover the costs associated with this program; and to declare an emergency.
($40,297.74).
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-11 2157-2014 To amend the 2014 Capital Improvement Budget, to authorize the transfer of
$300,000.00 between projects within the Safety Voted Bond Fund; to authorize and
direct the Director of Finance and Management to enter into contracts for
miscellaneous capital improvement renovations for the Department of Public Safety,
to authorize the expenditure of $300,000.00 from the Safety Voted Bond Fund; and
to declare an emergency. ($300,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
PUBLIC UTILITIES: KLEIN, CHR. CRAIG PALEY GINTHER
CA-12 1953-2014
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with
Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. for the purchase of Two Industrial Heat
Exchangers for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage and to authorize the
expenditure of $26,850.00 from the Sewer System Operating Fund. ($26,850.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
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CA-13 1974-2014
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a Blanket
Purchase Order from an existing Universal Term Contract for Pole Line Hardware
with Wesco - Aurora Utility, for the Division of Power, and to authorize the
expenditure of $90,000.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund. ($90,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-14 2054-2014
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement for
professional engineering services with CHA Consulting, Inc. for the Olde Beechwold
Area Stormwater System Improvements for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage
and to authorize the transfer of $382,336.00 within the Storm Sewer Bonds Fund; to
amend the 2014 Capital Improvements Budget and to authorize the expenditure of
$382,336.00 within the Storm Sewer Bonds Fund. ($382,336.00).
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-15 2077-2014
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a cooperative agreement
with the Geological Survey, United States Department of Interior, for Investigation
of Water Resources in Central Ohio, Ground Water Levels in Franklin County and
the Scioto River for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage and Division of Water;
to authorize the expenditure of $62,175.00 from the Sewer System Operating Fund,
$61,400.00 from the Storm Sewer Operating Fund, and $212,019.00 from the Water
Operating Fund. ($335,594.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-16 2124-2014
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and increase a service
agreement with Environmental Systems Corporation for the purchase of Software
Support and Maintenance for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage in accordance
with the pertinent provisions of Sole Source procurement of the Columbus City
Code, to authorize the expenditure of $8,036.58 from the Sewerage System
Operating Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($8,036.58)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-17 2172-2014
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract for the
option to purchase Flygt Pump Parts and Services with Xylem Water Solutions USA,
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.
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: _______, CHR. TYSON PALEY
GINTHER
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CA-18 1704-2014 To amend the 2014 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City Auditor to
transfer cash and appropriation within the Streets and Highways Bonds Fund; to
authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with the Mid-Ohio
Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) for engineering, technical, and surveying
services in connection with the Roadway Improvements - Multimodal Transportation
Plan project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $55,280.00 from the Streets and
Highways Bonds Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($55,280.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-19 2045-2014 To amend the 2014 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City Auditor to
transfer cash and appropriation within the Streets and Highways Bonds Fund; to
authorize the Director of Public Service to modify and increase an existing contract
with Orchard, Hiltz & McCliment, Inc. for professional services for the Bikeway
Development - Bicentennial Bikeways Plan project; to authorize the expenditure of
up to $155,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bonds Fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($155,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-20 2156-2014
To amend the 2014 Capital Improvement Budget, to authorize the City Auditor to
transfer cash and appropriation between projects within the Streets and Highways
Bonds Fund; to allow the Director of Public Service to provide additional funding to
the Ohio Department of Transportation for ODOT’s FRA-Sawmill NB Lane
Improvements, (PID 95628) project; to authorize the expenditure of $20,820.00 from
the Streets and Highways Bonds fund; and to declare an emergency. ($20,820.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-21 2192-2014
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into one contract for the
option to purchase Winter Asphalt Hot Mix from The Apple-Smith Corporation; to
authorize the expenditure of one dollar to establish this contract from the General
Fund; and to declare an emergency ($1.00).
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-22 2209-2014
To amend the 2014 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City Auditor to
transfer cash and appropriation between projects within the Streets & Highways
Bonds Fund; to allow the Director of Public Service to provide additional funding to
he Ohio Department of Transportation for ODOT’s FRA-US40-17.57 (PID 86649)
project; to authorize the expenditure of $82,840.00 from the Streets & Highways
Bonds fund; and to declare an emergency. ($82,840.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-23 2214-2014
To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into agreements with the City of
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Dublin (Dublin) for the Arterial Street Rehabilitation - Hard Road Phase A (Sawmill
Road to Smoky Row Road) project; to accept contributions from Dublin for work to
be performed by a City of Columbus (Columbus) contractor in Dublin’s jurisdiction;
to, as necessary, provide a refund to Dublin after the project is complete and final
accounting is done; and declare an emergency. ($0.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
SMALL & MINORITY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT: _____. CHR. MILLS
CRAIG GINTHER
CA-24 2194-2014
To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract
with Plan-it Geo for the Tree Canopy Analysis Project; to authorize the expenditure
of $108,900.00 with a contingency of $5,000.00 for a total of $113,900.00 from an
existing Auditor's Certificate; and to declare an emergency. ($113,900.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-25 2196-2014
To authorize and direct the City Auditor to transfer $50,000.00 within the General
Fund; to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into an
agreement with the Columbus Chamber of Commerce for administrative costs
associated with the Diversity Bridge Initiative; to authorize the expenditure of
$50,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($50,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
DEVELOPMENT: MILLS, CHR. KLEIN TYSON GINTHER
CA-26 2183-2014
To assess certain properties for the cost for demolishing structures found to be public
nuisances.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-27 2218-2014
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute any and all
necessary agreements and deeds for conveyance of title of one parcel of real property
(E. 5th Ave., Lot 39.) held in the Land Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization
Program; and to declare an emergency.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-28 2229-2014
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute any and all
necessary agreements and deeds for conveyance of title of one parcel of real property
(2217 Sullivant Ave.) held in the Land Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization
Program; and to declare an emergency.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
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CA-29 2230-2014
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute any and all
necessary agreements and deeds for conveyance of title of one parcel of real property
(1057-59 E. 18th Ave.) held in the Land Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization
Program; and to declare an emergency.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-30 2232-2014
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute any and all
necessary agreements and deeds for conveyance of title of one parcel of real property
(1453 N. 5th St.) held in the Land Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program;
and to declare an emergency.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
ENVIRONMENT: MILLS, CHR. KLEIN GINTHER
CA-31 2174-2014
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a grant
agreement with Burwell Investments LLC, in order to foster sustainable building
through LEED certification of the multi-family LEED for Homes project located at
42-48 East 4th Avenue, pursuant to the Green Columbus Fund Program; to authorize
the expenditure of up to $21,200.00 from the Northland and Other Acquisitions
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($21,200.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
ADMINISTRATION: PALEY, CHR. CRAIG GINTHER
CA-32 2095-2014
To authorize and direct the Executive Director of the Civil Service Commission to
modify and increase the contract with The Ohio State University for the
administration of pre-employment physicals and cardiovascular stress testing of
public safety recruits, and to authorize the expenditure of $40,000.00 from the
General Fund; and to declare an emergency ($40,000.00).
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
Approval of the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Craig, seconded by Tyson, including all the preceding
items marked as having been approved on the Consent Agenda. The motion
carried by the following vote
Affirmative: 6- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, 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. PALEY GINTHER
SR-1 2079-2014
To authorize the Finance and Management Director, on behalf of the Office of
Construction Management, to modify the contract with DLZ Ohio, Inc. for
professional services for the Compressed Natural Gas infrastructure located at 5115
Krieger Court; to authorize the expenditure of $683,862.45 from the Fleet
Management Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($683,862.45)
A motion was made by Tyson, seconded by Craig, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 6- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley, Priscilla Tyson,
and Andrew Ginther
SR-2 2190-2014
To amend the 2014 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City Auditor to
transfer funds between projects within the Construction Management Capital
Improvement Fund; to authorize the Finance and Management Director to modify a
contract with Schooley Caldwell Associates for professional architectural and
engineering services for the new 111 Front Street building; to authorize the
expenditure of $1,200,000.00 from the Construction Management Capital
Improvement Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,200,000.00)
A motion was made by Tyson, seconded by Craig, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 6- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley, Priscilla Tyson,
and Andrew Ginther
SR-3 2235-2014
To authorize the issuance of special obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed
$248,235,000 for the purpose of providing funds to refund certain outstanding
special obligation bonds of the City ($248,235,000). Section 55(b) of the City
Charter.
A motion was made by Tyson, seconded by Craig, to Waive the 2nd Reading.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 6- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley, Priscilla Tyson,
and Andrew Ginther
A motion was made by Tyson, seconded by Craig, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 6- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley, Priscilla Tyson,
and Andrew Ginther
RECREATION & PARKS: CRAIG, CHR. TYSON KLEIN GINTHER
2307-2014 To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to grant consent to the
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Columbus Blue Jackes Foundation to apply for permission to sell alcoholic
beverages at the Columbus Blue Jackets Opening Night Plaza Party; and to declare
an emergency. ($0)
A motion was made by Craig, seconded by Tyson, that this Ordinance be
Tabled Indefinitely. The motion carried by the following vote:
Abstained: 1- Michelle Mills
Affirmative: 5- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, Eileen Paley, Priscilla Tyson, and Andrew
Ginther
PUBLIC SAFETY & JUDICIARY: KLEIN, CHR. MILLS CRAIG GINTHER
SR-4 2150-2014
To authorize the Director of Public Safety to enter into an agreement with the Ohio
Traffic Safety Office, State of Ohio, to participate in the Impaired Driving
Enforcement Program - FFY15; to authorize an appropriation of $60,446.61 from the
unappropriated balance of the General Government Grant Fund to the Division of
Police to cover the costs associated with this project; and to declare an emergency.
($60,446.61).
A motion was made by Klein, seconded by Craig, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 6- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley, Priscilla Tyson,
and Andrew Ginther
SR-5 2152-2014
To authorize the Director of Public Safety to enter into an agreement with the Ohio
Traffic Safety Office, State of Ohio, to participate in the OVI Task Force - FFY15;
to authorize an appropriation of $221,738.39 from the unappropriated balance of the
General Government Grant Fund to the Division of Police to cover the costs
associated with this task force; and to declare an emergency. ($221,738.39)
A motion was made by Klein, seconded by Tyson, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 6- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley, Priscilla Tyson,
and Andrew Ginther
SR-6 2202-2014 To authorize and direct the City Attorney to settle the case of Elizabeth S. Salini, et
al. v. City of Columbus, pending before the Franklin County Court of Common
Pleas; to appropriate $175,000.00 from the unappropriated balance of the Street
Construction Maintenance and Repair Fund; to authorize the expenditure of
$175,000.00; and to declare an emergency.
A motion was made by Klein, seconded by Craig, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 6- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley, Priscilla Tyson,
and Andrew Ginther
DEVELOPMENT: MILLS, CHR. KLEIN TYSON GINTHER
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SR-7 2181-2014
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract for the
purchase of one (1) skid steer loader from Bobcat Enterprises Inc. for use by the
Department of Development, Division of Code Enforcement’s Environmental Blight
Abatement Section; to authorize the expenditure of $49,495.89 from the Community
Development Block Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($49,495.89)
A motion was made by Mills, seconded by Tyson, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 6- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley, Priscilla Tyson,
and Andrew Ginther
SR-8 2197-2014
To amend the 2014 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City Auditor to
transfer cash and appropriation within the Northland and Other Acquisitions Fund;
to authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into
contract on behalf of the Department of Development with Covington Iron Works
LLC, dba Stewart Iron Works, for the fabrication and installation of nine art bike
racks; to authorize the expenditure of up to $77,849.00 from the Northland and Other
Acquisitions Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($77,849.00)
A motion was made by Mills, seconded by Craig, that this Ordinance be
Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 6- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley, Priscilla Tyson,
and Andrew Ginther
ADMINISTRATION: PALEY, CHR. CRAIG GINTHER
SR-9 2187-2014
To establish a new authorized strength ordinance for various divisions in the City of
Columbus to be consistent with the adopted 2014 budget; to repeal ordinance
1306-2014; and to declare an emergency.
A motion was made by Paley, seconded by Craig, that this Ordinance be
Tabled Indefinitely. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 6- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley, Priscilla Tyson,
and Andrew Ginther
ADJOURNMENT
ADJOURNED AT 6:20 PM
A motion was made by Craig, seconded by Tyson, to adjourn this Regular
Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 6- Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein, Michelle Mills, Eileen Paley, Priscilla Tyson,
and Andrew Ginther
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(THERE WILL BE NO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON MONDAY,
OCTOBER 13, 2014 IN OBSERVANCE OF "COLUMBUS DAY". THE NEXT
SCHEDULED CITY COUNCIL MEETING WILL BE HELD MONDAY,
OCTOBER 20, 2014)
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ELECTRONIC READING OF MEETING DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE DURING COUNCIL OFFICE HOURS.
CLOSED CAPTIONING IS AVAILABLE IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS. ANY OTHER SPECIAL NEEDS
REQUESTS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AT 645-7380 BY FRIDAY PRIOR TO
THE COUNCIL MEETING.
Monday, October 6, 2014 5:00 PM City Council Chambers, Rm 231
REGULAR MEETING NO. 51 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, MONDAY,
OCTOBER 06, 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 C0026-2014 THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE RECEIVED THE FOLLOWING
COMMUNICATIONS AS OF, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2014:
New Type: D1
To: Los 7 Mares Restaurant LLC
DBA Los 7 Mares Restaurant
5471 Norton Ctr
Columbus OH 43228
Permit #5299519
New Type: D5
To: Daniel L Pizzurro
DBA Bottoms Café
177 S Cypress Av
Columbus OH 43223
Permit #69524490150
New Type: C1
To: Malak 09 LLC
DBA Lights Beer & Wine Drive Thru
3573 Cleveland Av
Columbus OH 43224
Permit #54348820005
New Type: C1, C2
To: Boss Market LLC
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DBA Boss Market
2043 Agler Rd
Columbus OH 43224
Permit #0852353
New Type: D2
To: Girl Party LLC
DBA Bossy Grrls Pin Up Joint
1st Fl & Patio
2598 N High St
Columbus OH 43202
Permit #3202074
Transfer Type: C1, C2
To: Bliss Ventures LLC
DBA Bliss In A Bottle
657 N James Rd
Columbus OH 43219
From: Sher-Bliss Inc
1394 Cherry Bottom Rd
Gahanna OH 43230
Permit #0757760
Transfer Type: D2
To: Tamarkin Company
DBA Hayden & Cosgray
Giant Eagle 6529
6700 Hayden Run Rd
Columbus-Hilliard OH 43026
From: Tamarkin Co
DBA Giant Eagle 6517
2900 Stelzer Rd
Columbus OH 43219
Permit #87906900590
Advertise Date: 10/04/14
Agenda Date: 10/06/14
Return Date: 10/16/14
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION
GINTHER
2 0165X-2014 To honor and recognize the 35th Nationwide Children's Hospital
Columbus Marathon & 1/2 Marathon on Sunday, October 19, 2014.
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KLEIN
3 0168X-2014 To declare the week of October 5-11, 2014 to be Fire Prevention Week
in Columbus, Ohio.
PALEY
4 0167X-2014 To recognize and celebrate the 30th anniversary of Gallery Hop.
5 0172X-2014 To honor and recognize the 2014 Legacy Fund “Legacy Honors”
Honorees, Chris Cozad and Gloria McCauley.
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
FR FIRST READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES: TYSON, CHR. MILLS PALEY GINTHER
FR-1 2162-2014 To authorize and direct Columbus Public Health to accept a grant from
Central Ohio Trauma System to continue the coordination of a
county-level coalition for Franklin County in the amount of $6,000.00;
and to authorize the appropriation of $6,000.00 in the Health
Department Grants Fund. ($6,000.00)
PUBLIC UTILITIES: KLEIN, CHR. CRAIG PALEY GINTHER
FR-2 1976-2014 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a professional
engineering services agreement with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc.
for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage for the Big Walnut Trunk
Extension Phase 2 project; to transfer within and expend up to
$1,241,262.13 from the Sanitary Sewer General Obligation Bond Fund;
and to amend the 2014 Capital Improvements Budget. ($1,241,262.13)
FR-3 2013-2014 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a
contract with FYDA Freightliner Columbus, Inc. for the purchase of two
(2) Diesel Powered 14' Step Vans for the Division of Water and to
authorize the expenditure of $212,310.00 from the Water Operating
Fund. ($212,310.00)
FR-4 2093-2014 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction
contract with PAE & Associates for the Upper Scioto West Air Quality
Improvements Project; to authorize the transfer within and the
expenditure of $2,235,600.00 from the Sanitary Sewer General
Obligation Bond Fund; and to amend the 2014 Capital Improvements
Project. ($2,235,600.00)
FR-5 2159-2014 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish
blanket purchase orders for Mainline Fire Hydrant and Repair Parts
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from Universal Term Contracts with HD Supply Waterworks LTD and
Ferguson Enterprises, Inc., for the Division of Water, to authorize the
expenditure of $50,000.00 from Water Operating Fund. ($50,000.00)
FR-6 2161-2014 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a
blanket purchase order for Crushed Limestone and Gravel Aggregates
from an established Universal Term Contract with Shelly Materials, Inc.
for the Division of Water; to authorize the expenditure of $40,000.00
from the Water Operating Fund. ($40,000.00)
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: _______, CHR. TYSON PALEY
GINTHER
FR-7 2207-2014 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to
execute those documents required to transfer a 0.164 acre parcel of
City right-of-way consisting of the unnamed east/west alley south of
Bonham Avenue, and the unnamed north/south alley east of Cleveland
Avenue, adjacent to property owned by Famous Realty of Cleveland,
Inc., located at 917 Bonham Avenue.
FR-8 2208-2014 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to
execute those documents required to transfer a 0.023 acre portion of
the right-of-way adjacent to North High Street, between East Long and
East Spring Streets, adjacent to property owned by Schiff Capital
Group, LLC., located at 8 East Long Street.
FR-9 2219-2014 To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with
the Franklin County Engineer’s Office for snow and ice removal
services; to authorize the expenditure of up to $400,000.00 from the
Municipal Motor Vehicle License Tax Fund.
DEVELOPMENT: MILLS, CHR. KLEIN TYSON GINTHER
FR-10 2188-2014 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter
into an Enterprise Zone Agreement with McDaniel’s Construction
Corp., Inc. for a tax abatement of seventy-five percent (75%) for a
period of ten (10) years on new construction of a corporate
headquarters in consideration of a proposed total investment of
approximately $1.1 million.
FR-11 2216-2014 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter
into a Columbus Downtown Office Incentive Agreement with RTTW,
LTD dba treetree as provided in Columbus City Council Resolution
0088X-2007, adopted June 4, 2007.
RULES & REFERENCE: GINTHER, CHR. KLEIN MILLS CRAIG
FR-12 2937-2013 To amend Chapter 361 Income Tax of the Columbus City Codes, 1959
Sections 361.06, 361.07, 361.11, 361.12, 361.16, 361.19, 361.20,
361.21, 361.22, 361.24, 361.25, 361.33, 361.35, in order to ensure that
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the treatment previously afforded Columbus taxpayers pursuant to
Ohio Revised Code 718, Municipal Income Taxes is reflected in the
City Code sections being amended.
CA CONSENT ACTIONS
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION:
GINTHER
CA-1 0171X-2014 To honor and recognize John E. Rhodes.
CA-2 0174X-2014 To honor, recognize, and celebrate the life of Geraldine “Jerrie” Mock,
and to extend our sincerest condolences to her family and friends on
the occasion of her passing Tuesday, September 30, 2014.
FINANCE: TYSON, CHR. PALEY GINTHER
CA-3 2136-2014 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to modify a
contract on behalf of the Office of Construction Management with HKI
Associates, Inc. for professional engineering services associated with
the demolition of the 109 North Front Street building; and to authorize
the expenditure of $18,405.00 from the Construction Management
Capital Improvement Fund. ($18,405.00)
RECREATION & PARKS: CRAIG, CHR. TYSON KLEIN GINTHER
CA-4 2059-2014 To establish an Auditor's Certificate in the amount of $881,018.60; to
authorize the City Auditor to transfer $881,018.60 within the voted
Recreation and Parks Bond Fund; to amend the 2014 Capital
Improvements Budget Ordinance 0683-2014; and to authorize the
expenditure of $881,018.60 from the Voted Recreation and Parks
Bond Fund for the reimbursement of staff time related to the
administration of Recreation and Parks 2014/2015 Capital
Improvement Projects. ($881,018.60)
CA-5 2164-2014 To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter
into contract with Greenscapes Landscape Co., Inc. for the Street Tree
Installation Fall 2014 Project; to authorize the expenditure of
$230,368.00 with a contingency of $10,000.00 for a total of
$240,368.00 from the Recreation and Parks Bond Fund; and to declare
an emergency. ($240,368.00)
CA-6 2170-2014 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to apply for grant
funding from the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission's
Transportation Enhancement Program for the Alum Creek Trail -
Johnstown Road/East Columbus Connector, Olentangy Trail - Antrim
Park to Bethel Rd. Connector, and COGO Bike Share Expansion; and
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to declare an emergency. ($0)
CA-7 2307-2014 To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to grant
consent to the Columbus Blue Jackes Foundation to apply for
permission to sell alcoholic beverages at the Columbus Blue Jackets
Opening Night Plaza Party; and to declare an emergency. ($0)
PUBLIC SAFETY & JUDICIARY: KLEIN, CHR. MILLS CRAIG GINTHER
CA-8 2105-2014 To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to issue
a purchase order for the Division of Fire for turnout gear from an
existing Universal Term Contract with Morning Pride Manufacturing,
Inc., to authorize the expenditure of $60,000.00 from the Public Safety
Initiative Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($60,000.00)
CA-9 2107-2014 To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to issue
a purchase order for the Division of Fire for Self-Contained Breathing
Apparatus (SCBA) parts from an existing Universal Term Contract with
Finley Fire Equipment, to authorize the expenditure of $40,000.00 from
the Safety Initiative Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($40,000.00)
CA-10 2151-2014 To authorize the Director of Public Safety to enter into an agreement
with the Ohio Traffic Safety Office, State of Ohio, to participate in the
Selective Traffic Enforcement Program - FFY15; to authorize an
appropriation of $40,297.74 from the unappropriated balance of the
General Government Grant Fund to the Division of Police to cover the
costs associated with this program; and to declare an emergency.
($40,297.74).
CA-11 2157-2014 To amend the 2014 Capital Improvement Budget, to authorize the
transfer of $300,000.00 between projects within the Safety Voted Bond
Fund; to authorize and direct the Director of Finance and Management
to enter into contracts for miscellaneous capital improvement
renovations for the Department of Public Safety, to authorize the
expenditure of $300,000.00 from the Safety Voted Bond Fund; and to
declare an emergency. ($300,000.00)
PUBLIC UTILITIES: KLEIN, CHR. CRAIG PALEY GINTHER
CA-12 1953-2014 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a
contract with Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. for the purchase of
Two Industrial Heat Exchangers for the Division of Sewerage and
Drainage and to authorize the expenditure of $26,850.00 from the
Sewer System Operating Fund. ($26,850.00)
CA-13 1974-2014 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a
Blanket Purchase Order from an existing Universal Term Contract for
Pole Line Hardware with Wesco - Aurora Utility, for the Division of
Power, and to authorize the expenditure of $90,000.00 from the
Electricity Operating Fund. ($90,000.00)
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CA-14 2054-2014 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement
for professional engineering services with CHA Consulting, Inc. for the
Olde Beechwold Area Stormwater System Improvements for the
Division of Sewerage and Drainage and to authorize the transfer of
$382,336.00 within the Storm Sewer Bonds Fund; to amend the 2014
Capital Improvements Budget and to authorize the expenditure of
$382,336.00 within the Storm Sewer Bonds Fund. ($382,336.00).
CA-15 2077-2014 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a cooperative
agreement with the Geological Survey, United States Department of
Interior, for Investigation of Water Resources in Central Ohio, Ground
Water Levels in Franklin County and the Scioto River for the Division of
Sewerage and Drainage and Division of Water; to authorize the
expenditure of $62,175.00 from the Sewer System Operating Fund,
$61,400.00 from the Storm Sewer Operating Fund, and $212,019.00
from the Water Operating Fund. ($335,594.00)
CA-16 2124-2014 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and increase a
service agreement with Environmental Systems Corporation for the
purchase of Software Support and Maintenance for the Division of
Sewerage and Drainage in accordance with the pertinent provisions of
Sole Source procurement of the Columbus City Code, to authorize the
expenditure of $8,036.58 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund,
and to declare an emergency. ($8,036.58)
CA-17 2172-2014 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a
contract for the option to purchase Flygt Pump Parts and Services with
Xylem Water Solutions USA, Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00
to establish the contract from the General Fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($1.00).
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: _______, CHR. TYSON PALEY
GINTHER
CA-18 1704-2014 To amend the 2014 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City
Auditor to transfer cash and appropriation within the Streets and
Highways Bonds Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to
enter into contract with the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission
(MORPC) for engineering, technical, and surveying services in
connection with the Roadway Improvements - Multimodal
Transportation Plan project; to authorize the expenditure of up to
$55,280.00 from the Streets and Highways Bonds Fund; and to declare
an emergency. ($55,280.00)
CA-19 2045-2014 To amend the 2014 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City
Auditor to transfer cash and appropriation within the Streets and
Highways Bonds Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to
modify and increase an existing contract with Orchard, Hiltz &
McCliment, Inc. for professional services for the Bikeway Development
- Bicentennial Bikeways Plan project; to authorize the expenditure of up
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to $155,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bonds Fund; and to
declare an emergency. ($155,000.00)
CA-20 2156-2014 To amend the 2014 Capital Improvement Budget, to authorize the City
Auditor to transfer cash and appropriation between projects within the
Streets and Highways Bonds Fund; to allow the Director of Public
Service to provide additional funding to the Ohio Department of
Transportation for ODOT’s FRA-Sawmill NB Lane Improvements, (PID
95628) project; to authorize the expenditure of $20,820.00 from the
Streets and Highways Bonds fund; and to declare an emergency.
($20,820.00)
CA-21 2192-2014 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into one
contract for the option to purchase Winter Asphalt Hot Mix from The
Apple-Smith Corporation; to authorize the expenditure of one dollar to
establish this contract from the General Fund; and to declare an
emergency ($1.00).
CA-22 2209-2014 To amend the 2014 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City
Auditor to transfer cash and appropriation between projects within the
Streets & Highways Bonds Fund; to allow the Director of Public Service
to provide additional funding to he Ohio Department of Transportation
for ODOT’s FRA-US40-17.57 (PID 86649) project; to authorize the
expenditure of $82,840.00 from the Streets & Highways Bonds fund;
and to declare an emergency. ($82,840.00)
CA-23 2214-2014 To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into agreements
with the City of Dublin (Dublin) for the Arterial Street Rehabilitation -
Hard Road Phase A (Sawmill Road to Smoky Row Road) project; to
accept contributions from Dublin for work to be performed by a City of
Columbus (Columbus) contractor in Dublin’s jurisdiction; to, as
necessary, provide a refund to Dublin after the project is complete and
final accounting is done; and declare an emergency. ($0.00)
SMALL & MINORITY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT: _____. CHR. MILLS CRAIG
GINTHER
CA-24 2194-2014 To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter
into contract with Plan-it Geo for the Tree Canopy Analysis Project; to
authorize the expenditure of $108,900.00 with a contingency of
$5,000.00 for a total of $113,900.00 from an existing Auditor's
Certificate; and to declare an emergency. ($113,900.00)
CA-25 2196-2014 To authorize and direct the City Auditor to transfer $50,000.00 within
the General Fund; to authorize the Director of the Department of
Development to enter into an agreement with the Columbus Chamber
of Commerce for administrative costs associated with the Diversity
Bridge Initiative; to authorize the expenditure of $50,000.00 from the
General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($50,000.00)
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DEVELOPMENT: MILLS, CHR. KLEIN TYSON GINTHER
CA-26 2183-2014 To assess certain properties for the cost for demolishing structures
found to be public nuisances.
CA-27 2218-2014 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute
any and all necessary agreements and deeds for conveyance of title of
one parcel of real property (E. 5th Ave., Lot 39.) held in the Land Bank
pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program; and to declare an
emergency.
CA-28 2229-2014 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute
any and all necessary agreements and deeds for conveyance of title of
one parcel of real property (2217 Sullivant Ave.) held in the Land Bank
pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program; and to declare an
emergency.
CA-29 2230-2014 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute
any and all necessary agreements and deeds for conveyance of title of
one parcel of real property (1057-59 E. 18th Ave.) held in the Land
Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program; and to declare an
emergency.
CA-30 2232-2014 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute
any and all necessary agreements and deeds for conveyance of title of
one parcel of real property (1453 N. 5th St.) held in the Land Bank
pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program; and to declare an
emergency.
ENVIRONMENT: MILLS, CHR. KLEIN GINTHER
CA-31 2174-2014 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter
into a grant agreement with Burwell Investments LLC, in order to foster
sustainable building through LEED certification of the multi-family
LEED for Homes project located at 42-48 East 4th Avenue, pursuant to
the Green Columbus Fund Program; to authorize the expenditure of up
to $21,200.00 from the Northland and Other Acquisitions Fund; and to
declare an emergency. ($21,200.00)
ADMINISTRATION: PALEY, CHR. CRAIG GINTHER
CA-32 2095-2014 To authorize and direct the Executive Director of the Civil Service
Commission to modify and increase the contract with The Ohio State
University for the administration of pre-employment physicals and
cardiovascular stress testing of public safety recruits, and to authorize
the expenditure of $40,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare
an emergency ($40,000.00).
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FINANCE: TYSON, CHR. PALEY GINTHER
SR-1 2079-2014 To authorize the Finance and Management Director, on behalf of the
Office of Construction Management, to modify the contract with DLZ
Ohio, Inc. for professional services for the Compressed Natural Gas
infrastructure located at 5115 Krieger Court; to authorize the
expenditure of $683,862.45 from the Fleet Management Bond Fund;
and to declare an emergency. ($683,862.45)
SR-2 2190-2014 To amend the 2014 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City
Auditor to transfer funds between projects within the Construction
Management Capital Improvement Fund; to authorize the Finance and
Management Director to modify a contract with Schooley Caldwell
Associates for professional architectural and engineering services for
the new 111 Front Street building; to authorize the expenditure of
$1,200,000.00 from the Construction Management Capital
Improvement Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,200,000.00)
SR-3 2235-2014 To authorize the issuance of special obligation bonds in an amount not
to exceed $248,235,000 for the purpose of providing funds to refund
certain outstanding special obligation bonds of the City ($248,235,000).
Section 55(b) of the City Charter.
(DEPT. REQUEST TO WAIVE SECOND READING)
PUBLIC SAFETY & JUDICIARY: KLEIN, CHR. MILLS CRAIG GINTHER
SR-4 2150-2014 To authorize the Director of Public Safety to enter into an agreement
with the Ohio Traffic Safety Office, State of Ohio, to participate in the
Impaired Driving Enforcement Program - FFY15; to authorize an
appropriation of $60,446.61 from the unappropriated balance of the
General Government Grant Fund to the Division of Police to cover the
costs associated with this project; and to declare an emergency.
($60,446.61).
SR-5 2152-2014 To authorize the Director of Public Safety to enter into an agreement
with the Ohio Traffic Safety Office, State of Ohio, to participate in the
OVI Task Force - FFY15; to authorize an appropriation of $221,738.39
from the unappropriated balance of the General Government Grant
Fund to the Division of Police to cover the costs associated with this
task force; and to declare an emergency. ($221,738.39)
SR-6 2202-2014 To authorize and direct the City Attorney to settle the case of Elizabeth
S. Salini, et al. v. City of Columbus, pending before the Franklin County
Court of Common Pleas; to appropriate $175,000.00 from the
unappropriated balance of the Street Construction Maintenance and
Repair Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $175,000.00; and to
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declare an emergency.
DEVELOPMENT: MILLS, CHR. KLEIN TYSON GINTHER
SR-7 2181-2014 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a
contract for the purchase of one (1) skid steer loader from Bobcat
Enterprises Inc. for use by the Department of Development, Division of
Code Enforcement’s Environmental Blight Abatement Section; to
authorize the expenditure of $49,495.89 from the Community
Development Block Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency.
($49,495.89)
SR-8 2197-2014 To amend the 2014 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City
Auditor to transfer cash and appropriation within the Northland and
Other Acquisitions Fund; to authorize the Director of the Recreation
and Parks Department to enter into contract on behalf of the
Department of Development with Covington Iron Works LLC, dba
Stewart Iron Works, for the fabrication and installation of nine art bike
racks; to authorize the expenditure of up to $77,849.00 from the
Northland and Other Acquisitions Fund; and to declare an emergency.
($77,849.00)
ADMINISTRATION: PALEY, CHR. CRAIG GINTHER
SR-9 2187-2014 To establish a new authorized strength ordinance for various divisions
in the City of Columbus to be consistent with the adopted 2014 budget;
to repeal ordinance 1306-2014; and to declare an emergency.
(DEPT REQUEST TO TABLE INDEFINITELY)
ADJOURNMENT
(THERE WILL BE NO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON MONDAY, OCTOBER
13, 2014 IN OBSERVANCE OF "COLUMBUS DAY". THE NEXT SCHEDULED CITY
COUNCIL MEETING WILL BE HELD MONDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2014)
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