Columbus City Council
Regular MeetingColumbus, OH · May 4, 2020
Minutes
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Columbus OH
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Monday, May 4, 2020 5:00 PM City Council Chambers, Rm 231
REGULAR MEETING NO. 18 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, MAY 4, 2020 at
5:00 P.M. (via WebEx online/virtual meeting due to COVID-19 stay at home
order)
ROLL CALL
Present: 7 - Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
READING AND DISPOSAL OF THE JOURNAL
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Priscilla Tyson, to
Dispense with the reading of the Journal and Approve. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS RECEIVED BY CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION
CA-1 0079X-2020 To declare the week of May 8 through 16, 2020 Light Ohio Blue Week
Sponsors: Mitchell Brown, Elizabeth Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor,
Emmanuel V. Remy, Priscilla Tyson and Shannon G. Hardin
A motion was made by Mitchell Brown, seconded by Priscilla Tyson, that this
Ceremonial Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
FROM THE FLOOR:
FAVOR
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0082X-2020 To support federal housing dollars to combat the impact of COVID-19
Sponsors: Shayla Favor, Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans,
Emmanuel V. Remy, Priscilla Tyson and Shannon G. Hardin
A motion was made by Shayla Favor, seconded by Priscilla Tyson, that this
Ceremonial Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
FR FIRST READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMEMBER REMY, SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER TYSON TO WAIVE THE READING OF THE TITLES OF
FIRST READING LEGISLATION. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING
VOTE: AFFIRMATIVE: 7 NEGATIVE: 0
FINANCE: E. BROWN CHR. TYSON M. BROWN HARDIN
FR-1 0909-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director, on behalf of the
Fleet Management Division, to establish purchase orders with Ricart
Properties, from a previously established Universal Term Contract
(UTC), for the purchase of vehicles for use by the Division of Police; and
to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $1,000,000.00 from the
Special Income Tax fund. ($1,000,000.00)
Read for the First Time
FR-2 1005-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director, on behalf of the
Fleet Management Division, to establish purchase orders for vehicle
rental services with Enterprise Holdings Inc. in accordance with the terms
and conditions of State of Ohio Cooperative Contracts; and to authorize
the expenditure of $68,500.00 from the Fleet Management Operating
Fund ($68,500.00)
Read for the First Time
PUBLIC UTILITIES: DORANS, CHR. E. BROWN M. BROWN HARDIN
FR-3 0890-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to establish a
contract with Fyda Freightliner Columbus, Inc. for the purchase of one (1)
14’ Aluminum Step Van for the Department of Public Utilities, Division of
Power; and to authorize the expenditure of $139,386.00 from the
Electricity Operating Fund. ($139,386.00)
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FR-4 0906-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to establish a
contract with Altec, Inc. for the purchase of one (1) 60 ft. Hybrid Utility
Bucket Truck for the Division of Power; and to authorize the expenditure
of $271,022.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund. ($271,022.00)
Read for the First Time
FR-5 0907-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement
with Resource International Inc. for professional engineering services for
the Second Avenue Storm Sewer Improvements Project; for the Division
of Sewerage & Drainage, Stormwater Section; to authorize a transfer of
up to $600,000.00 and an expenditure in an amount up to $692,312.03
within the Storm Sewer Bond Fund; and to amend the 2019 Capital
Improvements Budget. ($692,312.03)
Read for the First Time
FR-6 0923-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a professional
construction management services agreement with Prime Construction
Management and Survey for the Central College Phase 3 Project; to
authorize an expenditure of up to $4,134,691.25 from the Sanitary
General Obligation Bond Fund; and to amend the 2019 Capital
Improvement Budget. ($4,134,691.25)
Read for the First Time
FR-7 0924-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to accept the award of an
EcoSmart Choice Sustainability Grant in an amount up to $152,286.00
from American Municipal Power, Inc. (AMP); to authorize the Director of
Public Utilities to establish a program to further sustainability efforts
within the City of Columbus; and to authorize the appropriation and
expenditure up to $152,286.00. ($152,286.00)
Read for the First Time
FR-8 0926-2020 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a
contract with Bobcat Enterprises Inc. for the purchase of one (1)
Compact Track Loader for the Department of Public Utilities, Division of
Power; and to authorize the expenditure of $75,185.87 from the Power
Operating Fund. ($75,185.87)
Read for the First Time
FR-9 0929-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew and increase the
contract with Johnson Controls Fire Protection LP to provide for Life
Safety System Maintenance Services for the Division of Sewerage and
Drainage in accordance with the relevant provisions of City Code for
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Sole Source procurement; and to authorize the expenditure of
$132,000.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund.
($132,000.00)
Read for the First Time
FR-10 0931-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement
with the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) for the
purpose of providing funding and support for the 2020 MORPC Water
Resources Program; to authorize the expenditure of $31,000.00 from the
Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund, $40,000.00 from the Water Operating
Fund, and $9,000.00 from the Storm Sewer Operating Fund.
($80,000.00)
Read for the First Time
FR-11 0933-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a professional
engineering agreement with Advanced Engineering Consultants, Ltd. for
the Southerly Waste Water Treatment Plant East Aeration Building
HVAC and Air Purification Project; and to authorize an expenditure of up
to $123,449.00 from the Sanitary General Obligation Bond Fund.
($123,449.00)
Read for the First Time
FR-12 0934-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew and increase a
contract with the Paul Peterson Company to provide Freeway Lighting &
Roadway Utility Traffic Control Services for the Division of Power; and to
authorize the expenditure of $80,000.00 from the Electricity Operating
Fund. ($80,000.00)
Read for the First Time
FR-13 0935-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew and increase the
contract with New River Electrical Corporation for the Power Distribution
Installation and Restoration services for the Division of Power; and to
authorize the expenditure of $800,000.00 from the Electricity Operating
Fund. ($800,000.00)
Read for the First Time
FR-14 0936-2020 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to associate all
General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the
appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreements for Pole
Line Hardware, Wire & Cable, Reclosers and Underground Cable and
Accessories; and to authorize the expenditure of $1,000,000.00 from the
Electricity Operating Fund ($1,000,000.00).
Read for the First Time
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FR-15 0939-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement
with Midwest Biodiversity Institute for the Central Scioto River Biological
and Water Quality Assessment project in accordance with the
not-for-profit service contract provisions of the City Code for the Division
of Sewerage and Drainage, and to authorize the expenditure of
$238,173.22 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund.
($238,173.22)
Read for the First Time
FR-16 0944-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement
with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. for the Big Walnut Outfall (South)
Sewer Rehabilitation Project; and to authorize an expenditure of up to
$1,276,471.60 from the Sewer General Obligation Bond Fund.
($1,276,471.60)
Read for the First Time
FR-17 0948-2020 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a
contract with Southeastern Equipment Company Inc. for the purchase of
one (1) Diesel Powered Compact Excavator for the Division of Water,
Water Distribution Maintenance Section; and to authorize the
expenditure of $80,495.00 from the Water Operating Fund. ($80,495.00)
Read for the First Time
FR-18 0950-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction
management agreement with MarshWagner for the Intermodal Sanitary
Subtrunk Extension Project; to authorize the appropriation and transfer of
up to $953,856.71 within and the expenditure of up to $3,950,398.71
from the Sanitary General Obligation Bond Fund; and to authorize an
amendment to the 2019 Capital Improvements Budget. ($3,950,398.71)
Read for the First Time
FR-19 0962-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew an existing
engineering agreement with Hazen and Sawyer for the Sewer Collection
System - Overall Engineering Consultant (OEC) Services Agreement; to
authorize the expenditure of up to $300,000.00 within the Sanitary Sewer
General Obligation Bond Fund. ($300,000.00)
Read for the First Time
FR-20 0963-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew the professional
engineering services agreement with ms consultants, inc. for the
Watershed Miscellaneous Improvements - Hoover Dam Part 1 Project;
for the Division of Water; to authorize a transfer and expenditure up to
$1,299,900.00 within the Water General Obligations Bond Fund; and to
authorize an amendment to the 2019 Capital Improvements Budget.
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($1,299,900.00)
Read for the First Time
FR-21 0965-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to establish a
contract with BissNuss Inc. to purchase Chemical Inductor Units, Water
Champ FX Series for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; and to
authorize the expenditure of $163,735.00 from the Sewerage Operating
Fund. ($163,735.00)
Read for the First Time
FR-22 0966-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a professional
engineering services agreement with Hazen and Sawyer for the
Residuals Management Plan Update Project - Part 2 Project; to
authorize an expenditure up to $229,000.00 within the Water General
Obligations Bonds Fund; for the Division of Water; and to amend the
2019 Capital Improvements Budget. ($229,000.00)
Read for the First Time
FR-23 0968-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew the professional
engineering services agreement with Black & Veatch for the
O’Shaughnessy Dam FERC Independent Consultant Review Project; for
the Division of Water; and to authorize the expenditure up to
$368,750.00 within the Water General Obligations Bond Fund.
($368,750.00)
Read for the First Time
FR-24 0971-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew the professional
engineering services agreement with Hatch Associate Consultants, Inc.
for the Blacklick Creek Main Trunk Rehabilitation project; and to
authorize the expenditure of $205,238.69 from the Sewer General
Obligation Bond Fund. ($205,238.69)
Read for the First Time
FR-25 0972-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew an existing
engineering agreement with Hazen & Sawyer for the Artane/Parkwood
Blueprint Linden Project; and to authorize the expenditure of
$499,264.94 from the Sewer General Obligation Bond Fund.
($499,264.94)
Read for the First Time
FR-26 0992-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to establish a
contract with Altec, Inc. for the purchase of one (1) Digger/Derrick Truck,
attachments and training for the Division of Power; and to authorize the
expenditure of $307,659.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund.
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($307,659.00)
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NEIGHBORHOODS: DORANS, CHR. FAVOR TYSON HARDIN
FR-27 1114-2020 To authorize Columbus City Council to enter into a grant agreement with
the Greater Columbus Arts Council in support of Curbside Concerts; and
to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood
Initiatives subfund, and to declare an emergency. ($11,000.00)
Read for the First Time
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Shayla Favor, that this
Ordinance be Amended to Emergency. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Abstained: 1- Elizabeth Brown
Affirmative: 6- Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, Priscilla
Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Shayla Favor, that this
Ordinance be Approved as Amended. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Abstained: 1- Elizabeth Brown
Affirmative: 6- Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, Priscilla
Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: FAVOR, CHR. M. BROWN E.
BROWN HARDIN
FR-28 1035-2020 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute
those documents necessary for the City to grant an encroachment within
the public right-of-way consisting of three canopies requested by LHPT
Columbus II THE, LLC, for their project located along the west side of
South 6th Street just south of East State Street. ($0.00)
Read for the First Time
HOUSING: FAVOR, CHR. REMY DORANS HARDIN
FR-29 1101-2020 To amend the Linden Community Reinvestment Area and to modify its
geographic boundaries.
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FR-30 1105-2020 To create the Grandview Crossing Community Reinvestment Area and to
authorize real property tax exemptions as authorized by Sections
3735.65 to 3735.70 of the Ohio Revised Code.
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FR-31 1106-2020 To create the Quarry Community Reinvestment Area and to authorize
real property tax exemptions as authorized by Sections 3735.65 to
3735.70 of the Ohio Revised Code.
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FR-32 1107-2020 To create the Northland Community Reinvestment Area and to authorize
real property tax exemptions as authorized by Sections 3735.65 to
3735.70 of the Ohio Revised Code.
Read for the First Time
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: REMY, CHR. FAVOR DORANS HARDIN
FR-33 0912-2020 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into
an Enterprise Zone Agreement with The Gravity Project 2, LLC dba
Kaufman Development for a tax abatement of seventy-five percent (75%)
for a period of ten (10) consecutive years in consideration of a total
proposed capital investment of approximately $31,176,371.00 and the
creation of 50 net new full-time permanent positions with an estimated
annual payroll of approximately $3.0 million.
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FR-34 0954-2020 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into
an Enterprise Zone Agreement with Settle-Muter Electric, Ltd. and 711
Claycraft LLC for a tax abatement of sixty-five percent (65%) for a period
of ten (10) consecutive years in consideration of the company’s
proposed capital investment of $1,650,000.00 in real property
improvements, the retention of 175 full-time permanent positions, and the
creation of 20 new full-time permanent positions.
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FR-35 1047-2020 To accept the application (AN19-014) of Romanelli and Hughes Building
Co for the annexation of certain territory containing 0.388± acres in Perry
Township.
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FR-36 1048-2020 To accept the application (AN19-013) of Zeebot LLC for the annexation
of certain territory containing 0.97± acres in Prairie Township.
Read for the First Time
FR-37 1112-2020 To authorize Columbus City Council to enter into a grant agreement with
the Greater Columbus Arts Council in support of CitYPulse, the Young
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Professional’s Guide to Columbus; and to authorize an appropriation and
expenditure within the Job Growth subfund. ($6,000.00)
Sponsors: Emmanuel V. Remy
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HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES: TYSON, CHR. REMY E. BROWN HARDIN
FR-38 1113-2020 To authorize Columbus City Council to enter into a grant agreement with
the Ohio Asian American Health Coalition in support of the organization’s
RISE program; and to authorize an appropriation and expenditure of
$5,000.00 within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund. ($5,000.00)
Sponsors: Emmanuel V. Remy and Priscilla Tyson
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SMALL & MINORITY BUSINESS: HARDIN, CHR. FAVOR REMY TYSON
FR-39 0066X-2020 To approve the Base Plan for Public Services and Improvemens to be
provided by the University District Special Improvement District of
Columbus, Inc.; and to approve the properties of the municipal
corporation in said plan for improvements and services.
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FR-40 0067X-2020 To approve the Base Services Plan and Transit Services Plan to be
provided by the Capital Crossroads Special Improvement District of
Columbus, Inc.; and to approve the properties of the municipal
corporation in said plan for improvements and services.
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FR-41 0068X-2020 To approve the plan for improvements and services to be provided by the
Discovery Special Improvement District of Columbus, Inc.; and to
approve the properties of the municipal corporation in said plan for
improvements and services.
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FR-42 0069X-2020 To approve the plan for improvements and services to be provided by the
Franklinton Special Improvement District of Columbus, Inc.; and to
approve the properties of the municipal corporation in said plan for
improvements and services.
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FR-43 0070X-2020 To approve the plan for improvements and services to be provided by the
5th and 4th Street Special Improvement District of Columbus, Inc.; and to
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approve the properties of the municipal corporation in said plan for
improvements and services.
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CA CONSENT ACTIONS
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION:
M. BROWN
FINANCE: E. BROWN, CHR. TYSON M. BROWN HARDIN
CA-2 0234-2020 To authorize the City Auditor to modify and extend a contract with
Huntington National Bank for lockbox banking services to be performed
for the City Auditor, Division of Income Tax, through May 31, 2021; to
authorize the expenditure of $120,000.00 from the general fund; and to
declare an emergency. ($120,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-3 0684-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into four (4)
Universal Term Contracts for the option to purchase Personal Safety
Products with Jendco Safety Supply, Inc., Fastenal Company, Grainger
and Bound Tree Medical LLC; and to authorize the expenditure of $4.00
from General Budget Reservation BRPO001343. ($4.00).
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-4 0687-2020 To amend Section 4 of Ordinance Number 1148-2010 to remove
reference to the Sinking Fund and collect the remaining special
assessment payments for the reimbursement of advance debt service
payments associated with the parking garage at Fourth and Elm Streets.
($0.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-5 0698-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to renew a Universal
Term Contract for the option to purchase Road and Sewer Maintenance
Equipment Parts and Services with The McLean Company.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-6 0709-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to renew a Universal
Term Contract for the option to purchase Refuse Collection Containers
with Rehrig Pacific Co.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
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CA-7 0711-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to renew a Universal
Term Contract for the option to purchase Traffic Sign and Street name
sign posts with MD Solutions, Inc.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-8 0712-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to renew a Universal
Term Contract for the option to purchase Street Name Sign Brackets
with MD Solutions Inc.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-9 0725-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to renew a Universal
Term Contract for the option to purchase Aluminum Sheeting Material
with Mandel Metals.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-10 0794-2020 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish
purchase orders with the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) for the
purchase of compressed natural gas (CNG) for fueling use by City of
Columbus vehicles; and to authorize the expenditure of $200,000.00
from the Fleet Management Operating Fund. ($200,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-11 0843-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director, on behalf of the
Fleet Management Division, to establish a purchase order with Brennan
Equipment Services., for the purchase of two (2) liquid petroleum gas
forklifts; to amend the 2019 Capital Improvement Budget; and to
authorize the transfer within and the expenditure of $50,534.00 from the
Fleet Management Capital Fund. ($50,534.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-12 0874-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to renew a contract,
on behalf of the Facilities Management Division, with Dove Building
Services for custodial services at the Fire Training Complex; and to
authorize the expenditure of $185,000.00 from General Fund.
($185,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-13 0921-2020 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a
contract, on behalf of the Office of Construction Management, with New
Comer Concrete Services, Inc. for services related to the Arlingate
Parking Lot Restoration; to authorize the transfer of $142,550.42 within
the Department of Technology Information Services Bond fund; to
authorize the expenditure of $142,550.42 from the Department of
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Technology Information Service Bond Fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($142,550.42)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-14 0955-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to renew a Universal
Term Contract for the option to purchase video storage with CDW
Government, LLC; and to declare an emergency.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-15 0956-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to renew a Universal
Term Contract for the option to purchase HP Computers and
Accessories with Softchoice; and to declare an emergency.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-16 0969-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to renew two (2)
Universal Term Contracts for the option to purchase Dell Computers and
Accessories, with Brown Enterprise Solutions, LLC. and Softchoice; and
to declare an emergency.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-17 0973-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to modify past,
present, and future contract(s) and purchase orders from Reliable
Products and Services, LLC., to Equipe, LLC; and to declare an
emergency.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-18 1049-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a
Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Peerless Pump Parts
and Services with North Shore Pump & Equipment Company; to
authorize the expenditure of $1.00 from General Budget Reservation
BRPO001343; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00).
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
RECREATION & PARKS: E. BROWN, CHR. DORANS M. BROWN HARDIN
CA-19 0624-2020 To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to
grant a 0.112 acre temporary easement and a 0.210 acre non-exclusive
permanent easement through the Upper Albany West Parkland, Franklin
County Tax Parcel No. 010-277286, to Phillips Farm, LLC, an Ohio
limited liability Company; and to declare an emergency.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-20 0625-2020 To authorize the appropriation of $198,626.10 from and within the
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Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund and Waggoner
Road TIF Funds; to authorize the transfer of $550,000.00 between
projects within the Recreation and Parks Bond Fund; to authorize the
transfer of $110,000.00 between Waggoner Road TIF Funds; to amend
the 2019 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City Attorney to
spend City funds to acquire and accept in good faith certain fee simple
title and lesser real estate located in the vicinity of East Broad Street and
Waggoner Road and contract for associated professional services in
order to timely complete the acquisition of the property; to authorize the
expenditure of $800,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund
and Voted Bond Fund, Permanent Improvement Fund, and Waggoner
Road TIF Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($800,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-21 0833-2020 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to modify an existing
contract with OHM Advisors for staff augmentation services; to authorize
the expenditure of $300,000.00 from existing Auditor’s Certificates; and
to declare an emergency. ($300,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-22 0852-2020 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management
to enter into a contract with Bobcat Enterprises Inc. and Buckeye Power
Sales for the purchase of one (1) compact excavator and one (1) trailer
for the Recreation and Parks Department - Building Maintenance
Section in accordance with bids received in the Purchasing Office on
RFQ014862; to authorize the transfer of $21,434.75 within the
Recreation and Parks Bond Fund; to amend the 2019 Capital
Improvements Budget Ordinance 1326-2019; to authorize the
expenditure of $40,388.80 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($40,388.80)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
EDUCATION: E. BROWN, CHR. M. BROWN FAVOR HARDIN
CA-23 0901-2020 To authorize the Director of the Department of Education to enter into a
contract with FutureReady Columbus for activities related to the
achievement of the Mayor’s goal that every child in Columbus is ready for
kindergarten; to authorize the expenditure of four hundred thousand
dollars ($400,000.00) from the General Fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($400,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
PUBLIC SAFETY: M. BROWN, CHR. TYSON REMY HARDIN
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CA-24 0938-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Safety, on behalf of the Division of
Support Services, to enter into contract with Agile Network Builders,
LLC., utilizing a State Term Contract for network connectivity; to authorize
an expenditure of $133,920.00 from Public Safety's General Fund; and to
declare an emergency.($133,920.00).
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-25 0947-2020 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety, on behalf of
the Division of Support Services, to enter into contract with Intergraph
Corporation for maintenance services for the CAD system in accordance
with the sole source procurement provisions of the Columbus City
Codes; to authorize the expenditure of $429,190.80 from the general
fund; and to declare an emergency. ($429,190.80)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-26 1036-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Safety, on behalf of the Division of
Support Services, to enter into a contract with Medical Priority
Consultants Inc., DBA Priority Dispatch, for maintenance services
required for the City's 911 Emergency Dispatching system in
accordance with the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Codes;
to authorize the expenditure of $63,683.00 from the general fund; and to
declare an emergency. ($63,683.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-27 1076-2020 To authorize an appropriation of $6,000.00 within the Public Safety
Initiative subfund for the purpose of planning and legal consultation
services related to the Safety Forces Residential Incentive Program, and
to declare an emergency ($6,000.00).
Sponsors: Mitchell Brown
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
PUBLIC UTILITIES: DORANS, CHR. E. BROWN M. BROWN HARDIN
CA-28 0539-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to reimburse the Department
of Public Service for paving work on various sewer and water line
projects; to authorize the appropriation, transfer within, and expenditure
of up to $235,581.72 from the Sanitary Recovery Zone Super Build
America Bond Fund; to authorize an expenditure of up to $11,471.87
from the Water General Obligation Bond Fund; and to amend the 2019
Capital Improvement Budget. ($247,053.59)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
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CA-29 0649-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to apply for, accept, and enter
into up to thirty-seven (37) Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Loan
Agreements with the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency and the
Ohio Water Development Authority, during Program Year 2021, for the
construction of water distribution and supply system improvements; and
to designate a repayment source for the loans.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-30 0650-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew the Invasive Plant
Management contract with Hickman Lawn Care, Inc.; and to authorize the
expenditure of $90,000.00 for the Second phase of the contract from the
Water Operating Fund. ($90,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-31 0664-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew a contract for
environmental regulatory compliance support services with GS-OH, Inc.
for the Department of Public Utilities, to authorize the expenditure of
$12,200.00 from the Power Operating Fund, $77,600.00 from the Water
Operating Fund, $87,000.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund
and $23,200.00 from the Stormwater Operating Fund ($200,000.00).
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-32 0671-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction
contract with George Kountoupes Painting Co. for the Westgate West
Tank 2020 Painting Improvements Project; to authorize an expenditure
up to $255,000.00 within the Water General Obligation Voted Bonds
Fund; to provide for payment of prevailing wage services to the
Department of Public Service, Design and Construction Division; for the
Division of Water; and to amend the 2019 Capital Improvements Budget.
($255,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-33 0697-2020 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to associate all
General Budget reservations resulting from this ordinance with the
appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreement for Light Duty
Trucks for the Division of Water with George Byers Sons, Inc.; and to
authorize the expenditure of $36,587.00 from the Water Operating Fund.
($36,587.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-34 0727-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction
contract with General Temperature Control for the Jackson Pike Waste
Water Treatment Plant Sludge Control Building HVAC Replacement
Project; to authorize an expenditure up to $288,248.00 within the
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Sanitary General Obligation Bonds Fund; to provide for payment of
prevailing wage services to the Department of Public Service, Design
and Construction Division; for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage;
and to amend the 2019 Capital Improvements Budget. ($288,248.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-35 0774-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract
modification with General Temperature Control, Inc. to provide Boiler
Maintenance Services for various facilities of the Department of Public
Utilities, and to authorize the expenditure of $270,000.00 from the
Sewerage System Operating Fund and $28,000.00 from the Water
Operating Fund. ($298,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-36 0785-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to associate all
General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the
appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreements for the
purchase of OEM ADS Environmental Flow Monitoring parts for the
Division of Sewerage and Drainage; and to authorize the expenditure of
$115,000.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund.
($115,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-37 0787-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement for
Construction Administration and Inspection Services with H.R. Gray &
Associates for various sewer and water projects; to authorize a transfer
and expenditure up to $67,845.34 within the Storm Sewer Bonds Fund;
to authorize an expenditure up to $50,000.00 within the Sanitary G.O.
Bonds Fund; to authorize an expenditure up to $50,000.00 within the
Water G.O. Bonds Fund; and to amend the 2019 Capital Improvements
Budget. ($167,845.34)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-38 0797-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a planned
renewal with Synagro Central, LLC to provide Liquid Land Application of
Biosolids with Regional Storage Services for the Division of Sewerage
and Drainage, and to authorize the expenditure of $800,000.00 from the
Sewerage System Operating Fund. ($800,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-39 0819-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement
with Barr Engineering, dba National Engineering and Architecture
(NEAS) Inc., for the Ohio State University Area Utility Easement Project;
to authorize a transfer within and expenditure of up to $120,881.83 from
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the Water G.O. Bond Fund; to authorize a transfer within of up to
$12,885.21 and expenditure of up to $137,885.21 from the Storm Sewer
Bond Fund; to authorize the expenditure of up to $263,965.62 from the
Sanitary G.O. Bond Fund; and to amend the 2019 Capital Improvement
Budget. ($522,732.66)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-40 0823-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction
contract with Facemyer Landscaping, LLC for the Holton Park/Eureka
Ave. GI Improvements Project, to authorize the appropriation and transfer
of $251,805.30 from the Storm Sewer Reserve Fund to the Ohio Water
Development Authority (OWDA) Storm Sewer Loan Fund; and to
authorize the expenditure of $251,805.30 from the Ohio Water
Development Authority (OWDA) Storm Sewer Loan Fund; to authorize
the transfer within and expenditure of up to $2,000.00 for the Department
of Public Service for Prevailing Wage Administration Costs for the
Division of Sewerage and Drainage, Stormwater Section; and to
authorize the expenditure of up to $11,800.00 from the Department of
Development Urban Infrastructure Rehabilitation Fund. ($265,605.30)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-41 0826-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction
contract with General Temperature Control for the Southerly Waste Water
Treatment Plant East and Far East Return Activated Sludge Control
Buildings HVAC Replacement Project; to provide payment of prevailing
wage services to the Department of Public Service; to authorize an
expenditure up to $698,000.00 within the Sanitary General Obligation
Bonds Fund; for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; and to amend
the 2019 Capital Improvements Budget. ($698,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-42 0846-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to establish a
contract with Hydro-Thermal Corporation to purchase (3) three Steam
Injectors for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; and to authorize the
expenditure of $87,270.00 from the Sewerage Operating Fund.
($87,270.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-43 0848-2020 To authorize the expenditure of up to $441,702.04 from the Electricity
G.O. (General Obligation) Bonds Fund; and to authorize the Director of
Public Utilities to execute a construction contract with Danbert Electrical
Corporation for the South High Street Decorative Lighting Project.
($441,702.04)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
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CA-44 0851-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a planned
modification of the 2020 - 2022 Construction Administration / Inspection
Services Agreement with DLZ Ohio, Inc., for the Division of Power’s
South High Street Decorative Street Lighting Improvements Project; and
to authorize an expenditure up to $54,610.00 within the Electricity
General Obligations Bond Fund. ($54,610.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-45 0919-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a professional
service agreement with EMA, Inc. for the development of a Work and
Asset Management Road Map, including a Work and Asset
Management System Request for Proposal, and to authorize the
expenditure of $197,910.00 from the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund,
Water Operating Fund, Power Operating Fund, and Stormwater
Operating Fund ($197,910.00).
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-46 0920-2020 To authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to renew and increase the
contract with Phinney Industrial Roofing to provide Roofing Maintenance
Services for the Department of Public Utilities facilities; and to authorize
the expenditure of $200,000.00 from the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund.
($200,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-47 0985-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into emergency water
service agreements during the COVID-19 state of emergency; and to
declare an emergency.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
TECHNOLOGY: DORANS, CHR. M. BROWN FAVOR HARDIN
CA-48 0928-2020 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to renew a
contract with SHI International Corporation to provide Micro Focus Cobol
and Server Express software licensing support services; to authorize the
expenditure of $61,404.96 from the Department of Technology,
Information Services Division, Information Services Operating Fund.
($61,404.96)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-49 1031-2020 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the
Department of Technology to establish a purchase order/contract with
Carahsoft Technology Corporation, using an Ohio State Term Schedule,
on behalf of the Department Public Utilities, to facilitate the procurement
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of professional services and Accela licenses to allow for implementation
of a Hydrant Permit workflows system in the Department of Public
Utilities; to authorize the expenditure of $212,155.88 from the
Department of Technology, Information Services Operating Fund, and to
declare an emergency. ($212,155.88)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: FAVOR, CHR. M. BROWN E.
BROWN HARDIN
CA-50 0805-2020 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute
those documents necessary to release easements in the vicinity of
Hartford Avenue and John Street as requested by CHI Franklinton, LP,
for their Cover My Meds project. ($0.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-51 0813-2020 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute
those documents necessary for the transfer of a 0.431 acre portion of the
unimproved right-of-way of Jasonway Avenue located in the vicinity of the
intersection of Jasonway Avenue and Shuster Lane to Savko Brothers
Properties II, LLC. ($0.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-52 0977-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into agreements with
the Franklin County Engineer’s Office and to accept from the same the
sum of $25,000.00 relative to the proposed installation of a traffic signal
at the intersection of Stelzer Road and Lifestyle Boulevard; and to
declare an emergency. ($0.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-53 0995-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into agreements with,
and to accept funding from, Franklin County and/or the Franklin County
Transportation Improvement District relative to the Arterial Street
Rehabilitation - Morse Road Phase 1 (Seward Street to Stygler Road)
project; to authorize the Director of Public Service to refund any unspent
balance of funding deposited by Franklin County, if necessary; and to
declare an emergency. ($0.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-54 1007-2020 To accept the plat titled “Villages at Shannon Green Section 2 Part 1”
from D.R. Horton-Indiana, LLC, for property located north of Shannon
Road and west of Shannon Green Drive; and to declare an emergency.
($0.00)
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This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-55 1009-2020 To accept the plat titled “Villages at Shannon Green Section 2 Part 2”
from D.R. Horton-Indiana, LLC, for property located north of Shannon
Road and west of Shannon Green Drive; and to declare an emergency.
($0.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
HOUSING: FAVOR, CHR. REMY DORANS HARDIN
CA-56 0999-2020 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 (1424 E Main 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.
CA-57 1000-2020 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 (1225 E 15th 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.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & JUDICIARY: FAVOR, CHR. TYSON DORANS HARDIN
CA-58 0799-2020 To authorize the Municipal Court Clerk to renew a contract with Vaske
Computer, Inc. for the Oracle software licenses, maintenance and
support services; to authorize the expenditure of $57,062.95 from the
Municipal Court Clerk Computer Fund; and to declare an emergency.
($57,062.95)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-59 0899-2020 To authorize and direct the Administrative and Presiding Judge of the
Franklin County Municipal Court to enter into contract with StepMobile,
LLC; to authorize the expenditure of up to $55,062.00 for laptop
computers from the computer and security funds. ($55,062.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-60 0980-2020 To authorize the appropriation of $110,000.00 within the Franklin County
Municipal Court Home Incarceration Fund and to authorize the
expenditure of up to $110,000.00 with Alvis, Inc.; to authorize the
Administrating and Presiding Judge of the Franklin County Municipal
Court to enter into a contract with Alvis, Inc. to provide a work release
program as an alternative for incarceration consistent with public safety;
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and to declare an emergency. ($110,000.00)
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Rob Dorans, that this
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Abstained: 1- Priscilla Tyson
Affirmative: 6- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, and Shannon Hardin
CA-61 0982-2020 To authorize the Municipal Court Clerk to modify and assign all past,
present and future contract(s) and purchase orders with MailFinance Inc.
to change the name to Quadient Leasing USA, Inc.; and to declare an
emergency.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES: TYSON, CHR. REMY E. BROWN HARDIN
CA-62 1032-2020 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify
the human services agreement with the St. Stephens Community House
by extending the Agreement (PO-183495) termination date to February
29, 2020; and to declare an emergency.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
SMALL & MINORITY BUSINESS: HARDIN, CHR. FAVOR REMY TYSON
CA-63 0800-2020 To approve the University District Special Improvement District of
Columbus, Inc., Petition and Articles of Incorporation and the inclusion of
the properties owned by the City of Columbus in said district; and to
declare an emergency.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-64 0802-2020 To approve the Capital Crossroads Special Improvement District of
Columbus, Inc. Petition and Articles of Incorporation; to approve the
Base Services Plan and Transit Services Plan in said district and the
inclusion of properties of the municipal corporation in said plans; and to
declare an emergency.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-65 0808-2020 To approve the Discovery Special Improvement District of Columbus, Inc.
Petition for re-authorization and Articles of Incorporation and the inclusion
of the properties owned by the City of Columbus in said district; and to
declare an emergency.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-66 0810-2020 To approve the Franklinton Special Improvement District of Columbus,
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Inc. Petition and Articles of Incorporation and the inclusion of the
properties owned by the City of Columbus in said district; and to declare
an emergency.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-67 0812-2020 To approve the 5th Avenue and 4th Street Special Improvement District
of Columbus, Inc. Petition and Articles of Incorporation and the inclusion
of the properties owned by the City of Columbus in said district; and to
declare an emergency.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-68 0827-2020 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into
contract with the Capital Crossroads Special Improvement District of
Columbus, Inc. to provide funding for services within the Special
Improvement District boundaries per the Plan for Services; to authorize
the expenditure of $190,000.00 from the 2020 General Fund Operating
Budget; and to declare an emergency. ($190,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-69 0953-2020 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify
the contract with Rev 1 Ventures by extending the contract period to June
15, 2021, and to add an additional $45,000.00 to the existing contract for
the purpose of allowing Rev 1 Ventures to continue serving as an
Entrepreneurial Support Organization to the City's Small Business and
Entrepreneur Support Pilot Program; to authorize the expenditure of up to
$45,000.00; and to declare an emergency. ($45,000.00).
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
APPOINTMENTS
CA-70 A0046-2020 Re-Appointment of Lisa Schacht, 5950 Shannon Road, Canal
Winchester, Ohio, 43110 to serve on the Greater South East Area
Commission with a new term expiration date of April 25, 2023 (resume
attached).
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-71 A0047-2020 Re-Appointment of Mark Harper, 6615 Marissa Street, Canal
Winchester, Ohio 43110 to serve on the Greater South East Area
Commission replacing with a new term expiration date of April 25, 2023
(resume attached).
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-72 A0048-2020 Re-Appointment of Anthony Riffe, 7493 Hemrich Drive, Canal
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Winchester, Ohio 43110 to serve on the Greater South East Area
Commission with a new term expiration date of April 25, 2023 (resume
attached).
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-73 A0049-2020 Re-Appointment of Anthony Gatto, 4401 Hilton Corporate Drive,
Columbus, Ohio 43232 to serve on the Greater South East Area
Commission with a new term expiration date of April 25, 2023 (resume
attached).
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
Approval of the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Rob Dorans,
including all the preceding items marked as having been approved on the
Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
SR EMERGENCY, TABLED AND 2ND READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION
FINANCE: E. BROWN, CHR. TYSON M. BROWN HARDIN
SR-1 0744-2020 To authorize the issuance of unlimited tax general obligation bonds
(federally taxable), in one or more series, in an amount not to exceed
$281,490,000.00 for the purpose of providing funds to advance refund
certain outstanding general obligation bonds of the City
($281,490,000.00).
Section 44-1(b) of the City Charter.
A motion was made by Elizabeth Brown, seconded by Priscilla Tyson, to Waive
the 2nd Reading. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
A motion was made by Elizabeth Brown, seconded by Priscilla Tyson, that this
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
SR-2 0745-2020 To authorize the issuance of limited tax general obligation bonds
(federally taxable), in one or more series, in an amount not to exceed
$160,340,000.00 for the purpose of providing funds to advance refund
certain outstanding general obligation bonds of the City
($160,340,000.00).
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Section 44-1(b) of the City Charter.
A motion was made by Elizabeth Brown, seconded by Priscilla Tyson, to Waive
the 2nd Reading. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
A motion was made by Elizabeth Brown, seconded by Priscilla Tyson, that this
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
SR-3 0844-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director, on behalf of the
Fleet Management Division, to establish purchase orders with Byers
Ford from previously established Universal Term Contracts (UTCs) for
the purchase of vehicles for use by various City Departments; to
authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $1,841,968.00 from the
Special Income Tax fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,841,968.00)
A motion was made by Elizabeth Brown, seconded by Priscilla Tyson, that this
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
SR-4 0873-2020 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and
Management, on behalf of the Facilities Management Division, to renew
a contract with CBRE Government Services LLC for facility management
services at the Jerry Hammond Center and the Franklin County Municipal
Court Building; to authorize the transfer of $20,000.00 within the Property
Management Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $1,119,933.00 from
the Property Management Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of
$1,312,443.00 from the General Fund ($2,432,376.00)
A motion was made by Elizabeth Brown, seconded by Priscilla Tyson, that this
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
RECREATION & PARKS: E. BROWN, CHR. DORANS M. BROWN HARDIN
SR-5 0853-2020 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into
contract with the Harrell’s, LLC for the purchase of Golf course fertilizer
and pesticides on behalf of the Recreation and Parks Department; to
waive the competitive bidding provisions of City Code; to authorize the
expenditure of $62,123.47 from and within the Recreation and Parks
Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($62,123.47)
A motion was made by Elizabeth Brown, seconded by Rob Dorans, that this
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
EDUCATION: E. BROWN, CHR. M. BROWN FAVOR HARDIN
SR-6 0878-2020 To authorize and direct the Director of the Department of Education to
enter into renewal contracts with high-quality prekindergarten
organizations that provide educational services; to waive the competitive
bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes; to authorize the
expenditure of up to $1,692,485.00 from the General Fund; and to
declare an emergency. ($1,692,485.00)
A motion was made by Elizabeth Brown, seconded by Mitchell Brown, that this
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
SR-7 0914-2020 To authorize the Director of Education to enter into a contract with
Mollard Consulting to provide a Facility Operations Analysis for the new
early learning facility in the Hilltop; to authorize the expenditure of
$26,000.00 from the general fund; to waive the competitive bidding
provisions of the City Code; and to declare an emergency. ($26,000.00)
A motion was made by Elizabeth Brown, seconded by Mitchell Brown, that this
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
PUBLIC UTILITIES: DORANS, CHR. E. BROWN M. BROWN HARDIN
SR-8 0667-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction
contract with UCL, Inc. for the Summitview Tank 2020 Painting
Improvements Project; to authorize an expenditure up to $1,495,160.00
within the Water General Obligation Voted Bonds Fund; to provide for
payment of prevailing wage services to the Department of Public
Service, Design and Construction Division; and to amend the 2019
Capital Improvements Budget. ($1,495,160.00)
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Elizabeth Brown, that this
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
SR-9 0679-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction
contract with BLD Services, LLC for the Lateral Lining - Clintonville 1
Schreyer/Springs; to authorize the appropriation and transfer of
$1,298,515.90 from the Sanitary Sewer Reserve Fund to the Ohio Water
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Development (OWDA) Loan Fund; to authorize the appropriation and
expenditure of $1,298,515.90 from the Ohio Water Development
(OWDA) Loan Fund; and to authorize an expenditure up to $2,000.00 for
prevailing wage services within the Sanitary General Obligations Voted
Bonds Fund. ($1,300,515.90)
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Elizabeth Brown, that this
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
SR-10 0756-2020 To authorize the transfer within and expenditure of up to $1,799,453.30
from the Electricity G.O. (General Obligation) Bonds Fund; to authorize
the Director of Public Utilities to execute a construction contract with
Quality Lines Inc. for the Circuit 14060 Reliability Improvements Project;
and to amend the 2019 Capital Improvement Budget. ($1,799,453.30)
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Elizabeth Brown, that this
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
SR-11 0818-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a planned
modification of the 2020 - 2022 Construction Administration / Inspection
Services Agreement with Resource International, Inc. for four Public Utility
projects; to authorize expenditures up to $622,967.41 within the Water
General Obligations Bond Fund; to authorized a transfer and expenditure
up to $799,995.59 within the Sanitary General Obligations Bond Fund;
and to authorize an amendment to the 2019 Capital Improvements
Budget. ($1,422,963.00)
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Elizabeth Brown, that this
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
SR-12 0828-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify an existing
professional services agreement with H.R. Gray & Associates Inc. for the
Wastewater Treatment Facilities Professional Construction Management
(PCM) project Mod #3; to authorize the transfer of up to $1,512,691.56
within and the expenditure of up to $1,962,691.56 from the Sanitary
Sewer General Obligation Fund; and to amend the 2019 Capital
Improvements Budget. ($1,962,691.56)
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Elizabeth Brown, that this
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
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SR-13 0838-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a professional
engineering services agreement with Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. for
the Jackson Pike Waste Water Treatment Plant Digester Improvements
Project; to authorize the appropriation and transfer of up to $283,144.69
within and expenditure of up to $2,237,664.69 from the Sanitary General
Obligation Bond Fund; and to authorize an amendment to the 2019
Capital Improvements Budget. ($2,237,664.69)
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Elizabeth Brown, that this
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
SR-14 0859-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction
contract with Kokosing Industrial, Inc. for the Hoover Dam Improvements -
Part 1 Project; to authorize a transfer and expenditure up to
$15,383,250.00 within the Water General Obligation Voted Bonds Fund;
to provide for payment of prevailing wage services to the Department of
Public Service; for the Division of Water; and to amend the 2019 Capital
Improvements Budget. ($15,383,250.00)
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Elizabeth Brown, that this
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
SR-15 0863-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to pay the State of Ohio
Treasurer, Department of Natural Resources, for operation and
maintenance services and water entitlement costs for withdrawing water
from the Alum Creek Reservoir for the Division of Water; and to authorize
the expenditure of $1,455,651.82 from the Water Operating Fund.
($1,455,651.82)
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Elizabeth Brown, that this
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
SR-16 1111-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a
contract, on behalf of the Office of Construction Management, with Trebel
LLC for the Sustainable Columbus Community Choice Aggregation
project; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Elizabeth Brown, that this
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
TECHNOLOGY: DORANS, CHR. M. BROWN FAVOR HARDIN
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SR-17 1028-2020 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the
Department of Technology, for the City Attorney's Office, to establish a
purchase order for the conversion of legal documents via backfile
scanning and electronic signature process capabilities with 3SG Plus,
LLC using a state term contract; to waive the competitive bidding
provisions of the Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of
$50,000.00 from the Information Services Bond Fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($50,000.00)
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Mitchell Brown, that this
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: FAVOR, CHR. M. BROWN E.
BROWN HARDIN
SR-18 0545-2020 To authorize the City Attorney to file complaints in order to immediately
appropriate and accept the remaining fee simple and lesser real estate
necessary to timely complete the Urban Infrastructure Recovery Fund
(UIRF) Sidewalks Project; to authorize the expenditure of $24,677.00
from existing ACDI000758-10 and ACDI001012-10 to pay for the
acquisition of real estate. ($24,677.00)
A motion was made by Shayla Favor, seconded by Mitchell Brown, that this
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
SR-19 0825-2020 To amend the 2019 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the
appropriation and transfer of funds from the Special Income Tax Fund to
the Streets and Highways Taxable Bond Fund; to authorize the
appropriation of funds within the Streets and Highways Taxable Bond
Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a
professional service contract with Moody Nolan for the Miscellaneous
Economic Development - Confluence Village Garage project; to
authorize the expenditure of up to $500,000.00 from the Streets and
Highways Taxable Bond Fund for this contract; and to declare an
emergency. ($500,000.00)
A motion was made by Shayla Favor, seconded by Mitchell Brown, that this
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
HOUSING: FAVOR, CHR. REMY DORANS HARDIN
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SR-20 1030-2020 To authorize the Director of Development to enter into a loan document
modification with Parsons Village II, LLC to allow an increase in the
permitted first mortgage amount up to $1,700,000.00; and to declare an
emergency.
A motion was made by Shayla Favor, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, that
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & JUDICIARY: FAVOR, CHR. TYSON DORANS HARDIN
SR-21 0875-2020 To authorize and direct the Administrative and Presiding Judge of the
Franklin County Municipal Court to accept a grant award from the
Supreme Court of Ohio in the amount of $124,069.29 funding the
equipment and software required to implement video arraignments and
remote hearings especially for use during the COVID-19 pandemic; to
appropriate $124,069.29 from the unappropriated balance of the general
government grant fund to the Franklin County Municipal Court; to
authorize the expenditure of $106,769.49 from the general government
grant fund; to authorize the Administrative and Presiding Judge of the
Franklin County Municipal Court to enter into contract with Business
Information Systems, Inc. (BIS Digital) in the amount of $106,769.49 from
the grant funds; and to declare an emergency. ($124,069.29)
A motion was made by Shayla Favor, seconded by Priscilla Tyson, that this
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: REMY, CHR. FAVOR DORANS HARDIN
From the Floor:
FAVOR
0082X-2020 To support federal housing dollars to combat the impact of COVID-19
Sponsors: Shayla Favor, Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans,
Emmanuel V. Remy, Priscilla Tyson and Shannon G. Hardin
SR-22 0831-2020 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into
a contract with One Columbus in an amount up to $700,000.00 for
economic development activities associated with business relocation,
expansion, and retention as well as other activities related to the City of
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Columbus’s continued interest in workforce development, marketing, and
entrepreneurship; to authorize the expenditure of $700,000.00 from the
2020 General Fund Operating Budget; and to declare an emergency.
($700,000.00)
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Shayla Favor, that
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
RECESSED AT 6:38 P.M.
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Priscilla Tyson to
Recess the Regular Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
RECONVENED AT 6:47 P.M.
A motion was made by Elizabeth Brown, seconded by Priscilla Tyson, to
Reconvene the Regular Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
SR-23 0964-2020 To authorize the Director of the Department of Building and Zoning
Services to extend the contract with Columbus City Schools for the
implementation of education and career-based training programs; and to
declare an emergency.
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Shayla Favor, that
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES: TYSON, CHR. REMY E. BROWN HARDIN
SR-24 0849-2020 To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept a grant from the
Ohio Department of Health for the Coronavirus Response Grant Program
in the amount of $1,019,770.00; to authorize the appropriation of
$1,019,770.00 to the Health Department in the Health Department
Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,019,770.00)
A motion was made by Priscilla Tyson, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, that
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
RULES & REFERENCE: HARDIN, CHR. E. BROWN FAVOR DORANS
M. BROWN
SR-25 0604-2020 To amend chapters 585, 586, 587, 589, 592, 593, and 594 of the
Columbus City Codes to clarify the composition and authority of the
Vehicle for Hire Board, to remove fees relating to vehicle-for-hire
licenses and to give the Director of the Department of Public Safety
authority to set fees, to stagger the terms of vehicle-for-hire drivers’
licenses, to remove references to transportation network companies, and
to authorize licensees to initiate license renewal sixty (60) days prior to
license expiration; and to declare an emergency.
Sponsors: Mitchell Brown
A motion was made by Mitchell Brown, seconded by Priscilla Tyson, that this
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Elizabeth Brown, seconded by Priscilla Tyson, to
adjourn this Regular Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
ADJOURNED AT 6:57 P.M.
The next regular Council meeting will be May 18, 2020.
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Monday, May 4, 2020 5:00 PM City Council Chambers, Rm 231
REGULAR MEETING NO. 18 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, MAY 4, 2020 at 5:00
P.M. (via WebEx online/virtual meeting due to COVID-19 stay at home order)
ROLL CALL
READING AND DISPOSAL OF THE JOURNAL
COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS RECEIVED BY CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
FR FIRST READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION
FINANCE: E. BROWN CHR. TYSON M. BROWN HARDIN
FR-1 0909-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director, on behalf of the Fleet
Management Division, to establish purchase orders with Ricart
Properties, from a previously established Universal Term Contract (UTC),
for the purchase of vehicles for use by the Division of Police; and to
authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $1,000,000.00 from the
Special Income Tax fund. ($1,000,000.00)
FR-2 1005-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director, on behalf of the Fleet
Management Division, to establish purchase orders for vehicle rental
services with Enterprise Holdings Inc. in accordance with the terms and
conditions of State of Ohio Cooperative Contracts; and to authorize the
expenditure of $68,500.00 from the Fleet Management Operating Fund
($68,500.00)
PUBLIC UTILITIES: DORANS, CHR. E. BROWN M. BROWN HARDIN
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FR-3 0890-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to establish a
contract with Fyda Freightliner Columbus, Inc. for the purchase of one (1)
14’ Aluminum Step Van for the Department of Public Utilities, Division of
Power; and to authorize the expenditure of $139,386.00 from the
Electricity Operating Fund. ($139,386.00)
FR-4 0906-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to establish a
contract with Altec, Inc. for the purchase of one (1) 60 ft. Hybrid Utility
Bucket Truck for the Division of Power; and to authorize the expenditure
of $271,022.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund. ($271,022.00)
FR-5 0907-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement with
Resource International Inc. for professional engineering services for the
Second Avenue Storm Sewer Improvements Project; for the Division of
Sewerage & Drainage, Stormwater Section; to authorize a transfer of up
to $600,000.00 and an expenditure in an amount up to $692,312.03
within the Storm Sewer Bond Fund; and to amend the 2019 Capital
Improvements Budget. ($692,312.03)
FR-6 0923-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a professional
construction management services agreement with Prime Construction
Management and Survey for the Central College Phase 3 Project; to
authorize an expenditure of up to $4,134,691.25 from the Sanitary
General Obligation Bond Fund; and to amend the 2019 Capital
Improvement Budget. ($4,134,691.25)
FR-7 0924-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to accept the award of an
EcoSmart Choice Sustainability Grant in an amount up to $152,286.00
from American Municipal Power, Inc. (AMP); to authorize the Director of
Public Utilities to establish a program to further sustainability efforts within
the City of Columbus; and to authorize the appropriation and expenditure
up to $152,286.00. ($152,286.00)
FR-8 0926-2020 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a
contract with Bobcat Enterprises Inc. for the purchase of one (1) Compact
Track Loader for the Department of Public Utilities, Division of Power;
and to authorize the expenditure of $75,185.87 from the Power Operating
Fund. ($75,185.87)
FR-9 0929-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew and increase the
contract with Johnson Controls Fire Protection LP to provide for Life
Safety System Maintenance Services for the Division of Sewerage and
Drainage in accordance with the relevant provisions of City Code for Sole
Source procurement; and to authorize the expenditure of $132,000.00
from the Sewerage System Operating Fund. ($132,000.00)
FR-10 0931-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement with
the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) for the purpose
of providing funding and support for the 2020 MORPC Water Resources
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Program; to authorize the expenditure of $31,000.00 from the Sanitary
Sewer Operating Fund, $40,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund, and
$9,000.00 from the Storm Sewer Operating Fund. ($80,000.00)
FR-11 0933-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a professional
engineering agreement with Advanced Engineering Consultants, Ltd. for
the Southerly Waste Water Treatment Plant East Aeration Building HVAC
and Air Purification Project; and to authorize an expenditure of up to
$123,449.00 from the Sanitary General Obligation Bond Fund.
($123,449.00)
FR-12 0934-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew and increase a
contract with the Paul Peterson Company to provide Freeway Lighting &
Roadway Utility Traffic Control Services for the Division of Power; and to
authorize the expenditure of $80,000.00 from the Electricity Operating
Fund. ($80,000.00)
FR-13 0935-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew and increase the
contract with New River Electrical Corporation for the Power Distribution
Installation and Restoration services for the Division of Power; and to
authorize the expenditure of $800,000.00 from the Electricity Operating
Fund. ($800,000.00)
FR-14 0936-2020 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to associate all
General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the
appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreements for Pole Line
Hardware, Wire & Cable, Reclosers and Underground Cable and
Accessories; and to authorize the expenditure of $1,000,000.00 from the
Electricity Operating Fund ($1,000,000.00).
FR-15 0939-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement with
Midwest Biodiversity Institute for the Central Scioto River Biological and
Water Quality Assessment project in accordance with the not-for-profit
service contract provisions of the City Code for the Division of Sewerage
and Drainage, and to authorize the expenditure of $238,173.22 from the
Sewerage System Operating Fund. ($238,173.22)
FR-16 0944-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement with
AECOM Technical Services, Inc. for the Big Walnut Outfall (South) Sewer
Rehabilitation Project; and to authorize an expenditure of up to
$1,276,471.60 from the Sewer General Obligation Bond Fund.
($1,276,471.60)
FR-17 0948-2020 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a
contract with Southeastern Equipment Company Inc. for the purchase of
one (1) Diesel Powered Compact Excavator for the Division of Water,
Water Distribution Maintenance Section; and to authorize the expenditure
of $80,495.00 from the Water Operating Fund. ($80,495.00)
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FR-18 0950-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction
management agreement with MarshWagner for the Intermodal Sanitary
Subtrunk Extension Project; to authorize the appropriation and transfer of
up to $953,856.71 within and the expenditure of up to $3,950,398.71 from
the Sanitary General Obligation Bond Fund; and to authorize an
amendment to the 2019 Capital Improvements Budget. ($3,950,398.71)
FR-19 0962-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew an existing
engineering agreement with Hazen and Sawyer for the Sewer Collection
System - Overall Engineering Consultant (OEC) Services Agreement; to
authorize the expenditure of up to $300,000.00 within the Sanitary Sewer
General Obligation Bond Fund. ($300,000.00)
FR-20 0963-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew the professional
engineering services agreement with ms consultants, inc. for the
Watershed Miscellaneous Improvements - Hoover Dam Part 1 Project; for
the Division of Water; to authorize a transfer and expenditure up to
$1,299,900.00 within the Water General Obligations Bond Fund; and to
authorize an amendment to the 2019 Capital Improvements Budget.
($1,299,900.00)
FR-21 0965-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to establish a
contract with BissNuss Inc. to purchase Chemical Inductor Units, Water
Champ FX Series for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; and to
authorize the expenditure of $163,735.00 from the Sewerage Operating
Fund. ($163,735.00)
FR-22 0966-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a professional
engineering services agreement with Hazen and Sawyer for the
Residuals Management Plan Update Project - Part 2 Project; to authorize
an expenditure up to $229,000.00 within the Water General Obligations
Bonds Fund; for the Division of Water; and to amend the 2019 Capital
Improvements Budget. ($229,000.00)
FR-23 0968-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew the professional
engineering services agreement with Black & Veatch for the
O’Shaughnessy Dam FERC Independent Consultant Review Project; for
the Division of Water; and to authorize the expenditure up to $368,750.00
within the Water General Obligations Bond Fund. ($368,750.00)
FR-24 0971-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew the professional
engineering services agreement with Hatch Associate Consultants, Inc.
for the Blacklick Creek Main Trunk Rehabilitation project; and to authorize
the expenditure of $205,238.69 from the Sewer General Obligation Bond
Fund. ($205,238.69)
FR-25 0972-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew an existing
engineering agreement with Hazen & Sawyer for the Artane/Parkwood
Blueprint Linden Project; and to authorize the expenditure of $499,264.94
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from the Sewer General Obligation Bond Fund. ($499,264.94)
FR-26 0992-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to establish a
contract with Altec, Inc. for the purchase of one (1) Digger/Derrick Truck,
attachments and training for the Division of Power; and to authorize the
expenditure of $307,659.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund.
($307,659.00)
NEIGHBORHOODS: DORANS, CHR. FAVOR TYSON HARDIN
FR-27 1114-2020 To authorize Columbus City Council to enter into a grant agreement with
the Greater Columbus Arts Council in support of Curbside Concerts; and
to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood
Initiatives subfund. ($11,000.00)
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: FAVOR, CHR. M. BROWN E. BROWN
HARDIN
FR-28 1035-2020 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute
those documents necessary for the City to grant an encroachment within
the public right-of-way consisting of three canopies requested by LHPT
Columbus II THE, LLC, for their project located along the west side of
South 6th Street just south of East State Street. ($0.00)
HOUSING: FAVOR, CHR. REMY DORANS HARDIN
FR-29 1101-2020 To amend the Linden Community Reinvestment Area and to modify its
geographic boundaries.
FR-30 1105-2020 To create the Grandview Crossing Community Reinvestment Area and to
authorize real property tax exemptions as authorized by Sections 3735.65
to 3735.70 of the Ohio Revised Code.
FR-31 1106-2020 To create the Quarry Community Reinvestment Area and to authorize real
property tax exemptions as authorized by Sections 3735.65 to 3735.70 of
the Ohio Revised Code.
FR-32 1107-2020 To create the Northland Community Reinvestment Area and to authorize
real property tax exemptions as authorized by Sections 3735.65 to
3735.70 of the Ohio Revised Code.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: REMY, CHR. FAVOR DORANS HARDIN
FR-33 0912-2020 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into
an Enterprise Zone Agreement with The Gravity Project 2, LLC dba
Kaufman Development for a tax abatement of seventy-five percent (75%)
for a period of ten (10) consecutive years in consideration of a total
proposed capital investment of approximately $31,176,371.00 and the
creation of 50 net new full-time permanent positions with an estimated
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annual payroll of approximately $3.0 million.
FR-34 0954-2020 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into
an Enterprise Zone Agreement with Settle-Muter Electric, Ltd. and 711
Claycraft LLC for a tax abatement of sixty-five percent (65%) for a period
of ten (10) consecutive years in consideration of the company’s proposed
capital investment of $1,650,000.00 in real property improvements, the
retention of 175 full-time permanent positions, and the creation of 20 new
full-time permanent positions.
FR-35 1047-2020 To accept the application (AN19-014) of Romanelli and Hughes Building
Co for the annexation of certain territory containing 0.388± acres in Perry
Township.
FR-36 1048-2020 To accept the application (AN19-013) of Zeebot LLC for the annexation of
certain territory containing 0.97± acres in Prairie Township.
FR-37 1112-2020 To authorize Columbus City Council to enter into a grant agreement with
the Greater Columbus Arts Council in support of CitYPulse, the Young
Professional’s Guide to Columbus; and to authorize an appropriation and
expenditure within the Job Growth subfund. ($6,000.00)
Sponsors: Emmanuel V. Remy
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES: TYSON, CHR. REMY E. BROWN HARDIN
FR-38 1113-2020 To authorize Columbus City Council to enter into a grant agreement with
the Ohio Asian American Health Coalition in support of the organization’s
RISE program; and to authorize an appropriation and expenditure of
$5,000.00 within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund. ($5,000.00)
Sponsors: Emmanuel V. Remy and Priscilla Tyson
SMALL & MINORITY BUSINESS: HARDIN, CHR. FAVOR REMY TYSON
FR-39 0066X-2020 To approve the Base Plan for Public Services and Improvemens to be
provided by the University District Special Improvement District of
Columbus, Inc.; and to approve the properties of the municipal
corporation in said plan for improvements and services.
FR-40 0067X-2020 To approve the Base Services Plan and Transit Services Plan to be
provided by the Capital Crossroads Special Improvement District of
Columbus, Inc.; and to approve the properties of the municipal
corporation in said plan for improvements and services.
FR-41 0068X-2020 To approve the plan for improvements and services to be provided by the
Discovery Special Improvement District of Columbus, Inc.; and to approve
the properties of the municipal corporation in said plan for improvements
and services.
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FR-42 0069X-2020 To approve the plan for improvements and services to be provided by the
Franklinton Special Improvement District of Columbus, Inc.; and to
approve the properties of the municipal corporation in said plan for
improvements and services.
FR-43 0070X-2020 To approve the plan for improvements and services to be provided by the
5th and 4th Street Special Improvement District of Columbus, Inc.; and to
approve the properties of the municipal corporation in said plan for
improvements and services.
CA CONSENT ACTIONS
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION:
M. BROWN
CA-1 0079X-2020 To declare the week of May 8 through 16, 2020 Light Ohio Blue Week
Sponsors: Mitchell Brown, Elizabeth Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor,
Emmanuel V. Remy, Priscilla Tyson and Shannon G. Hardin
FINANCE: E. BROWN, CHR. TYSON M. BROWN HARDIN
CA-2 0234-2020 To authorize the City Auditor to modify and extend a contract with
Huntington National Bank for lockbox banking services to be performed
for the City Auditor, Division of Income Tax, through May 31, 2021; to
authorize the expenditure of $120,000.00 from the general fund; and to
declare an emergency. ($120,000.00)
CA-3 0684-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into four (4)
Universal Term Contracts for the option to purchase Personal Safety
Products with Jendco Safety Supply, Inc., Fastenal Company, Grainger
and Bound Tree Medical LLC; and to authorize the expenditure of $4.00
from General Budget Reservation BRPO001343. ($4.00).
CA-4 0687-2020 To amend Section 4 of Ordinance Number 1148-2010 to remove
reference to the Sinking Fund and collect the remaining special
assessment payments for the reimbursement of advance debt service
payments associated with the parking garage at Fourth and Elm Streets.
($0.00)
CA-5 0698-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to renew a Universal
Term Contract for the option to purchase Road and Sewer Maintenance
Equipment Parts and Services with The McLean Company.
CA-6 0709-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to renew a Universal
Term Contract for the option to purchase Refuse Collection Containers
with Rehrig Pacific Co.
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CA-7 0711-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to renew a Universal
Term Contract for the option to purchase Traffic Sign and Street name
sign posts with MD Solutions, Inc.
CA-8 0712-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to renew a Universal
Term Contract for the option to purchase Street Name Sign Brackets with
MD Solutions Inc.
CA-9 0725-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to renew a Universal
Term Contract for the option to purchase Aluminum Sheeting Material with
Mandel Metals.
CA-10 0794-2020 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish
purchase orders with the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) for the
purchase of compressed natural gas (CNG) for fueling use by City of
Columbus vehicles; and to authorize the expenditure of $200,000.00 from
the Fleet Management Operating Fund. ($200,000.00)
CA-11 0843-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director, on behalf of the Fleet
Management Division, to establish a purchase order with Brennan
Equipment Services., for the purchase of two (2) liquid petroleum gas
forklifts; to amend the 2019 Capital Improvement Budget; and to authorize
the transfer within and the expenditure of $50,534.00 from the Fleet
Management Capital Fund. ($50,534.00)
CA-12 0874-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to renew a contract,
on behalf of the Facilities Management Division, with Dove Building
Services for custodial services at the Fire Training Complex; and to
authorize the expenditure of $185,000.00 from General Fund.
($185,000.00)
CA-13 0921-2020 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a
contract, on behalf of the Office of Construction Management, with New
Comer Concrete Services, Inc. for services related to the Arlingate
Parking Lot Restoration; to authorize the transfer of $142,550.42 within
the Department of Technology Information Services Bond fund; to
authorize the expenditure of $142,550.42 from the Department of
Technology Information Service Bond Fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($142,550.42)
CA-14 0955-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to renew a Universal
Term Contract for the option to purchase video storage with CDW
Government, LLC; and to declare an emergency.
CA-15 0956-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to renew a Universal
Term Contract for the option to purchase HP Computers and Accessories
with Softchoice; and to declare an emergency.
CA-16 0969-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to renew two (2)
Universal Term Contracts for the option to purchase Dell Computers and
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Accessories, with Brown Enterprise Solutions, LLC. and Softchoice; and
to declare an emergency.
CA-17 0973-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to modify past,
present, and future contract(s) and purchase orders from Reliable
Products and Services, LLC., to Equipe, LLC; and to declare an
emergency.
CA-18 1049-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a
Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Peerless Pump Parts
and Services with North Shore Pump & Equipment Company; to authorize
the expenditure of $1.00 from General Budget Reservation
BRPO001343; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00).
RECREATION & PARKS: E. BROWN, CHR. DORANS M. BROWN HARDIN
CA-19 0624-2020 To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to
grant a 0.112 acre temporary easement and a 0.210 acre non-exclusive
permanent easement through the Upper Albany West Parkland, Franklin
County Tax Parcel No. 010-277286, to Phillips Farm, LLC, an Ohio
limited liability Company; and to declare an emergency.
CA-20 0625-2020 To authorize the appropriation of $198,626.10 from and within the
Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund and Waggoner
Road TIF Funds; to authorize the transfer of $550,000.00 between
projects within the Recreation and Parks Bond Fund; to authorize the
transfer of $110,000.00 between Waggoner Road TIF Funds; to amend
the 2019 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City Attorney to
spend City funds to acquire and accept in good faith certain fee simple
title and lesser real estate located in the vicinity of East Broad Street and
Waggoner Road and contract for associated professional services in
order to timely complete the acquisition of the property; to authorize the
expenditure of $800,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund
and Voted Bond Fund, Permanent Improvement Fund, and Waggoner
Road TIF Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($800,000.00)
CA-21 0833-2020 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to modify an existing
contract with OHM Advisors for staff augmentation services; to authorize
the expenditure of $300,000.00 from existing Auditor’s Certificates; and
to declare an emergency. ($300,000.00)
CA-22 0852-2020 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management
to enter into a contract with Bobcat Enterprises Inc. and Buckeye Power
Sales for the purchase of one (1) compact excavator and one (1) trailer
for the Recreation and Parks Department - Building Maintenance Section
in accordance with bids received in the Purchasing Office on
RFQ014862; to authorize the transfer of $21,434.75 within the Recreation
and Parks Bond Fund; to amend the 2019 Capital Improvements Budget
Ordinance 1326-2019; to authorize the expenditure of $40,388.80 from
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the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($40,388.80)
EDUCATION: E. BROWN, CHR. M. BROWN FAVOR HARDIN
CA-23 0901-2020 To authorize the Director of the Department of Education to enter into a
contract with FutureReady Columbus for activities related to the
achievement of the Mayor’s goal that every child in Columbus is ready for
kindergarten; to authorize the expenditure of four hundred thousand
dollars ($400,000.00) from the General Fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($400,000.00)
PUBLIC SAFETY: M. BROWN, CHR. TYSON REMY HARDIN
CA-24 0938-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Safety, on behalf of the Division of
Support Services, to enter into contract with Agile Network Builders, LLC.,
utilizing a State Term Contract for network connectivity; to authorize an
expenditure of $133,920.00 from Public Safety's General Fund; and to
declare an emergency.($133,920.00).
CA-25 0947-2020 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety, on behalf of
the Division of Support Services, to enter into contract with Intergraph
Corporation for maintenance services for the CAD system in accordance
with the sole source procurement provisions of the Columbus City Codes;
to authorize the expenditure of $429,190.80 from the general fund; and to
declare an emergency. ($429,190.80)
CA-26 1036-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Safety, on behalf of the Division of
Support Services, to enter into a contract with Medical Priority
Consultants Inc., DBA Priority Dispatch, for maintenance services
required for the City's 911 Emergency Dispatching system in accordance
with the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Codes; to authorize
the expenditure of $63,683.00 from the general fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($63,683.00)
CA-27 1076-2020 To authorize an appropriation of $6,000.00 within the Public Safety
Initiative subfund for the purpose of planning and legal consultation
services related to the Safety Forces Residential Incentive Program, and
to declare an emergency ($6,000.00).
Sponsors: Mitchell Brown
PUBLIC UTILITIES: DORANS, CHR. E. BROWN M. BROWN HARDIN
CA-28 0539-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to reimburse the Department
of Public Service for paving work on various sewer and water line
projects; to authorize the appropriation, transfer within, and expenditure of
up to $235,581.72 from the Sanitary Recovery Zone Super Build America
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Bond Fund; to authorize an expenditure of up to $11,471.87 from the
Water General Obligation Bond Fund; and to amend the 2019 Capital
Improvement Budget. ($247,053.59)
CA-29 0649-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to apply for, accept, and enter
into up to thirty-seven (37) Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Loan
Agreements with the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency and the Ohio
Water Development Authority, during Program Year 2021, for the
construction of water distribution and supply system improvements; and to
designate a repayment source for the loans.
CA-30 0650-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew the Invasive Plant
Management contract with Hickman Lawn Care, Inc.; and to authorize the
expenditure of $90,000.00 for the Second phase of the contract from the
Water Operating Fund. ($90,000.00)
CA-31 0664-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew a contract for
environmental regulatory compliance support services with GS-OH, Inc.
for the Department of Public Utilities, to authorize the expenditure of
$12,200.00 from the Power Operating Fund, $77,600.00 from the Water
Operating Fund, $87,000.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund
and $23,200.00 from the Stormwater Operating Fund ($200,000.00).
CA-32 0671-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction
contract with George Kountoupes Painting Co. for the Westgate West
Tank 2020 Painting Improvements Project; to authorize an expenditure up
to $255,000.00 within the Water General Obligation Voted Bonds Fund;
to provide for payment of prevailing wage services to the Department of
Public Service, Design and Construction Division; for the Division of
Water; and to amend the 2019 Capital Improvements Budget.
($255,000.00)
CA-33 0697-2020 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to associate all
General Budget reservations resulting from this ordinance with the
appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreement for Light Duty
Trucks for the Division of Water with George Byers Sons, Inc.; and to
authorize the expenditure of $36,587.00 from the Water Operating Fund.
($36,587.00)
CA-34 0727-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction
contract with General Temperature Control for the Jackson Pike Waste
Water Treatment Plant Sludge Control Building HVAC Replacement
Project; to authorize an expenditure up to $288,248.00 within the Sanitary
General Obligation Bonds Fund; to provide for payment of prevailing
wage services to the Department of Public Service, Design and
Construction Division; for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; and to
amend the 2019 Capital Improvements Budget. ($288,248.00)
CA-35 0774-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract
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modification with General Temperature Control, Inc. to provide Boiler
Maintenance Services for various facilities of the Department of Public
Utilities, and to authorize the expenditure of $270,000.00 from the
Sewerage System Operating Fund and $28,000.00 from the Water
Operating Fund. ($298,000.00)
CA-36 0785-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to associate all
General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the
appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreements for the
purchase of OEM ADS Environmental Flow Monitoring parts for the
Division of Sewerage and Drainage; and to authorize the expenditure of
$115,000.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund. ($115,000.00)
CA-37 0787-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement for
Construction Administration and Inspection Services with H.R. Gray &
Associates for various sewer and water projects; to authorize a transfer
and expenditure up to $67,845.34 within the Storm Sewer Bonds Fund; to
authorize an expenditure up to $50,000.00 within the Sanitary G.O. Bonds
Fund; to authorize an expenditure up to $50,000.00 within the Water G.O.
Bonds Fund; and to amend the 2019 Capital Improvements Budget.
($167,845.34)
CA-38 0797-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a planned renewal
with Synagro Central, LLC to provide Liquid Land Application of
Biosolids with Regional Storage Services for the Division of Sewerage
and Drainage, and to authorize the expenditure of $800,000.00 from the
Sewerage System Operating Fund. ($800,000.00)
CA-39 0819-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement with
Barr Engineering, dba National Engineering and Architecture (NEAS)
Inc., for the Ohio State University Area Utility Easement Project; to
authorize a transfer within and expenditure of up to $120,881.83 from the
Water G.O. Bond Fund; to authorize a transfer within of up to $12,885.21
and expenditure of up to $137,885.21 from the Storm Sewer Bond Fund;
to authorize the expenditure of up to $263,965.62 from the Sanitary G.O.
Bond Fund; and to amend the 2019 Capital Improvement Budget.
($522,732.66)
CA-40 0823-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction
contract with Facemyer Landscaping, LLC for the Holton Park/Eureka
Ave. GI Improvements Project, to authorize the appropriation and transfer
of $251,805.30 from the Storm Sewer Reserve Fund to the Ohio Water
Development Authority (OWDA) Storm Sewer Loan Fund; and to
authorize the expenditure of $251,805.30 from the Ohio Water
Development Authority (OWDA) Storm Sewer Loan Fund; to authorize the
transfer within and expenditure of up to $2,000.00 for the Department of
Public Service for Prevailing Wage Administration Costs for the Division
of Sewerage and Drainage, Stormwater Section; and to authorize the
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expenditure of up to $11,800.00 from the Department of Development
Urban Infrastructure Rehabilitation Fund. ($265,605.30)
CA-41 0826-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction
contract with General Temperature Control for the Southerly Waste Water
Treatment Plant East and Far East Return Activated Sludge Control
Buildings HVAC Replacement Project; to provide payment of prevailing
wage services to the Department of Public Service; to authorize an
expenditure up to $698,000.00 within the Sanitary General Obligation
Bonds Fund; for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; and to amend
the 2019 Capital Improvements Budget. ($698,000.00)
CA-42 0846-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to establish a
contract with Hydro-Thermal Corporation to purchase (3) three Steam
Injectors for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; and to authorize the
expenditure of $87,270.00 from the Sewerage Operating Fund.
($87,270.00)
CA-43 0848-2020 To authorize the expenditure of up to $441,702.04 from the Electricity
G.O. (General Obligation) Bonds Fund; and to authorize the Director of
Public Utilities to execute a construction contract with Danbert Electrical
Corporation for the South High Street Decorative Lighting Project.
($441,702.04)
CA-44 0851-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a planned
modification of the 2020 - 2022 Construction Administration / Inspection
Services Agreement with DLZ Ohio, Inc., for the Division of Power’s
South High Street Decorative Street Lighting Improvements Project; and
to authorize an expenditure up to $54,610.00 within the Electricity General
Obligations Bond Fund. ($54,610.00)
CA-45 0919-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a professional
service agreement with EMA, Inc. for the development of a Work and
Asset Management Road Map, including a Work and Asset Management
System Request for Proposal, and to authorize the expenditure of
$197,910.00 from the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund, Water Operating
Fund, Power Operating Fund, and Stormwater Operating Fund
($197,910.00).
CA-46 0920-2020 To authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to renew and increase the
contract with Phinney Industrial Roofing to provide Roofing Maintenance
Services for the Department of Public Utilities facilities; and to authorize
the expenditure of $200,000.00 from the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund.
($200,000.00)
CA-47 0985-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into emergency water
service agreements during the COVID-19 state of emergency; and to
declare an emergency.
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TECHNOLOGY: DORANS, CHR. M. BROWN FAVOR HARDIN
CA-48 0928-2020 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to renew a
contract with SHI International Corporation to provide Micro Focus Cobol
and Server Express software licensing support services; to authorize the
expenditure of $61,404.96 from the Department of Technology,
Information Services Division, Information Services Operating Fund.
($61,404.96)
CA-49 1031-2020 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the
Department of Technology to establish a purchase order/contract with
Carahsoft Technology Corporation, using an Ohio State Term Schedule,
on behalf of the Department Public Utilities, to facilitate the procurement
of professional services and Accela licenses to allow for implementation
of a Hydrant Permit workflows system in the Department of Public
Utilities; to authorize the expenditure of $212,155.88 from the Department
of Technology, Information Services Operating Fund, and to declare an
emergency. ($212,155.88)
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: FAVOR, CHR. M. BROWN E. BROWN
HARDIN
CA-50 0805-2020 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute
those documents necessary to release easements in the vicinity of
Hartford Avenue and John Street as requested by CHI Franklinton, LP, for
their Cover My Meds project. ($0.00)
CA-51 0813-2020 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute
those documents necessary for the transfer of a 0.431 acre portion of the
unimproved right-of-way of Jasonway Avenue located in the vicinity of the
intersection of Jasonway Avenue and Shuster Lane to Savko Brothers
Properties II, LLC. ($0.00)
CA-52 0977-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into agreements with
the Franklin County Engineer’s Office and to accept from the same the
sum of $25,000.00 relative to the proposed installation of a traffic signal
at the intersection of Stelzer Road and Lifestyle Boulevard; and to declare
an emergency. ($0.00)
CA-53 0995-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into agreements with,
and to accept funding from, Franklin County and/or the Franklin County
Transportation Improvement District relative to the Arterial Street
Rehabilitation - Morse Road Phase 1 (Seward Street to Stygler Road)
project; to authorize the Director of Public Service to refund any unspent
balance of funding deposited by Franklin County, if necessary; and to
declare an emergency. ($0.00)
CA-54 1007-2020 To accept the plat titled “Villages at Shannon Green Section 2 Part 1”
from D.R. Horton-Indiana, LLC, for property located north of Shannon
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Road and west of Shannon Green Drive; and to declare an emergency.
($0.00)
CA-55 1009-2020 To accept the plat titled “Villages at Shannon Green Section 2 Part 2”
from D.R. Horton-Indiana, LLC, for property located north of Shannon
Road and west of Shannon Green Drive; and to declare an emergency.
($0.00)
HOUSING: FAVOR, CHR. REMY DORANS HARDIN
CA-56 0999-2020 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 (1424 E Main St.) held in the Land Bank
pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program and to declare an emergency.
CA-57 1000-2020 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 (1225 E 15th Ave.) held in the Land Bank
pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program and to declare an emergency.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & JUDICIARY: FAVOR, CHR. TYSON DORANS HARDIN
CA-58 0799-2020 To authorize the Municipal Court Clerk to renew a contract with Vaske
Computer, Inc. for the Oracle software licenses, maintenance and support
services; to authorize the expenditure of $57,062.95 from the Municipal
Court Clerk Computer Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($57,062.95)
CA-59 0899-2020 To authorize and direct the Administrative and Presiding Judge of the
Franklin County Municipal Court to enter into contract with StepMobile,
LLC; to authorize the expenditure of up to $55,062.00 for laptop
computers from the computer and security funds. ($55,062.00)
CA-60 0980-2020 To authorize the appropriation of $110,000.00 within the Franklin County
Municipal Court Home Incarceration Fund and to authorize the
expenditure of up to $110,000.00 with Alvis, Inc.; to authorize the
Administrating and Presiding Judge of the Franklin County Municipal
Court to enter into a contract with Alvis, Inc. to provide a work release
program as an alternative for incarceration consistent with public safety;
and to declare an emergency. ($110,000.00)
CA-61 0982-2020 To authorize the Municipal Court Clerk to modify and assign all past,
present and future contract(s) and purchase orders with MailFinance Inc.
to change the name to Quadient Leasing USA, Inc.; and to declare an
emergency.
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES: TYSON, CHR. REMY E. BROWN HARDIN
CA-62 1032-2020 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify the
human services agreement with the St. Stephens Community House by
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extending the Agreement (PO-183495) termination date to February 29,
2020; and to declare an emergency.
SMALL & MINORITY BUSINESS: HARDIN, CHR. FAVOR REMY TYSON
CA-63 0800-2020 To approve the University District Special Improvement District of
Columbus, Inc., Petition and Articles of Incorporation and the inclusion of
the properties owned by the City of Columbus in said district; and to
declare an emergency.
CA-64 0802-2020 To approve the Capital Crossroads Special Improvement District of
Columbus, Inc. Petition and Articles of Incorporation; to approve the Base
Services Plan and Transit Services Plan in said district and the inclusion
of properties of the municipal corporation in said plans; and to declare an
emergency.
CA-65 0808-2020 To approve the Discovery Special Improvement District of Columbus, Inc.
Petition for re-authorization and Articles of Incorporation and the inclusion
of the properties owned by the City of Columbus in said district; and to
declare an emergency.
CA-66 0810-2020 To approve the Franklinton Special Improvement District of Columbus,
Inc. Petition and Articles of Incorporation and the inclusion of the
properties owned by the City of Columbus in said district; and to declare
an emergency.
CA-67 0812-2020 To approve the 5th Avenue and 4th Street Special Improvement District of
Columbus, Inc. Petition and Articles of Incorporation and the inclusion of
the properties owned by the City of Columbus in said district; and to
declare an emergency.
CA-68 0827-2020 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into
contract with the Capital Crossroads Special Improvement District of
Columbus, Inc. to provide funding for services within the Special
Improvement District boundaries per the Plan for Services; to authorize
the expenditure of $190,000.00 from the 2020 General Fund Operating
Budget; and to declare an emergency. ($190,000.00)
CA-69 0953-2020 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify the
contract with Rev 1 Ventures by extending the contract period to June 15,
2021, and to add an additional $45,000.00 to the existing contract for the
purpose of allowing Rev 1 Ventures to continue serving as an
Entrepreneurial Support Organization to the City's Small Business and
Entrepreneur Support Pilot Program; to authorize the expenditure of up to
$45,000.00; and to declare an emergency. ($45,000.00).
APPOINTMENTS
CA-70 A0046-2020 Re-Appointment of Lisa Schacht, 5950 Shannon Road, Canal
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Winchester, Ohio, 43110 to serve on the Greater South East Area
Commission with a new term expiration date of April 25, 2023 (resume
attached).
CA-71 A0047-2020 Re-Appointment of Mark Harper, 6615 Marissa Street, Canal Winchester,
Ohio 43110 to serve on the Greater South East Area Commission
replacing with a new term expiration date of April 25, 2023 (resume
attached).
CA-72 A0048-2020 Re-Appointment of Anthony Riffe, 7493 Hemrich Drive, Canal Winchester,
Ohio 43110 to serve on the Greater South East Area Commission with a
new term expiration date of April 25, 2023 (resume attached).
CA-73 A0049-2020 Re-Appointment of Anthony Gatto, 4401 Hilton Corporate Drive,
Columbus, Ohio 43232 to serve on the Greater South East Area
Commission with a new term expiration date of April 25, 2023 (resume
attached).
SR EMERGENCY, TABLED AND 2ND READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION
FINANCE: E. BROWN, CHR. TYSON M. BROWN HARDIN
SR-1 0744-2020 To authorize the issuance of unlimited tax general obligation bonds
(federally taxable), in one or more series, in an amount not to exceed
$281,490,000.00 for the purpose of providing funds to advance refund
certain outstanding general obligation bonds of the City
($281,490,000.00).
Section 44-1(b) of the City Charter.
(REQUEST TO WAIVE SECOND READING)
SR-2 0745-2020 To authorize the issuance of limited tax general obligation bonds
(federally taxable), in one or more series, in an amount not to exceed
$160,340,000.00 for the purpose of providing funds to advance refund
certain outstanding general obligation bonds of the City
($160,340,000.00).
Section 44-1(b) of the City Charter.
(REQUEST TO WAIVE SECOND READING)
SR-3 0844-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director, on behalf of the Fleet
Management Division, to establish purchase orders with Byers Ford from
previously established Universal Term Contracts (UTCs) for the purchase
of vehicles for use by various City Departments; to authorize the
appropriation and expenditure of $1,841,968.00 from the Special Income
Tax fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,841,968.00)
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SR-4 0873-2020 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management,
on behalf of the Facilities Management Division, to renew a contract with
CBRE Government Services LLC for facility management services at the
Jerry Hammond Center and the Franklin County Municipal Court Building;
to authorize the transfer of $20,000.00 within the Property Management
Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $1,119,933.00 from the Property
Management Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of $1,312,443.00
from the General Fund ($2,432,376.00)
RECREATION & PARKS: E. BROWN, CHR. DORANS M. BROWN HARDIN
SR-5 0853-2020 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into
contract with the Harrell’s, LLC for the purchase of Golf course fertilizer
and pesticides on behalf of the Recreation and Parks Department; to
waive the competitive bidding provisions of City Code; to authorize the
expenditure of $62,123.47 from and within the Recreation and Parks
Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($62,123.47)
EDUCATION: E. BROWN, CHR. M. BROWN FAVOR HARDIN
SR-6 0878-2020 To authorize and direct the Director of the Department of Education to
enter into renewal contracts with high-quality prekindergarten
organizations that provide educational services; to waive the competitive
bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes; to authorize the
expenditure of up to $1,692,485.00 from the General Fund; and to declare
an emergency. ($1,692,485.00)
SR-7 0914-2020 To authorize the Director of Education to enter into a contract with Mollard
Consulting to provide a Facility Operations Analysis for the new early
learning facility in the Hilltop; to authorize the expenditure of $26,000.00
from the general fund; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the
City Code; and to declare an emergency. ($26,000.00)
PUBLIC UTILITIES: DORANS, CHR. E. BROWN M. BROWN HARDIN
SR-8 0667-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction
contract with UCL, Inc. for the Summitview Tank 2020 Painting
Improvements Project; to authorize an expenditure up to $1,495,160.00
within the Water General Obligation Voted Bonds Fund; to provide for
payment of prevailing wage services to the Department of Public Service,
Design and Construction Division; and to amend the 2019 Capital
Improvements Budget. ($1,495,160.00)
SR-9 0679-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction
contract with BLD Services, LLC for the Lateral Lining - Clintonville 1
Schreyer/Springs; to authorize the appropriation and transfer of
$1,298,515.90 from the Sanitary Sewer Reserve Fund to the Ohio Water
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Development (OWDA) Loan Fund; to authorize the appropriation and
expenditure of $1,298,515.90 from the Ohio Water Development (OWDA)
Loan Fund; and to authorize an expenditure up to $2,000.00 for prevailing
wage services within the Sanitary General Obligations Voted Bonds
Fund. ($1,300,515.90)
SR-10 0756-2020 To authorize the transfer within and expenditure of up to $1,799,453.30
from the Electricity G.O. (General Obligation) Bonds Fund; to authorize
the Director of Public Utilities to execute a construction contract with
Quality Lines Inc. for the Circuit 14060 Reliability Improvements Project;
and to amend the 2019 Capital Improvement Budget. ($1,799,453.30)
SR-11 0818-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a planned
modification of the 2020 - 2022 Construction Administration / Inspection
Services Agreement with Resource International, Inc. for four Public Utility
projects; to authorize expenditures up to $622,967.41 within the Water
General Obligations Bond Fund; to authorized a transfer and expenditure
up to $799,995.59 within the Sanitary General Obligations Bond Fund;
and to authorize an amendment to the 2019 Capital Improvements
Budget. ($1,422,963.00)
SR-12 0828-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify an existing
professional services agreement with H.R. Gray & Associates Inc. for the
Wastewater Treatment Facilities Professional Construction Management
(PCM) project Mod #3; to authorize the transfer of up to $1,512,691.56
within and the expenditure of up to $1,962,691.56 from the Sanitary
Sewer General Obligation Fund; and to amend the 2019 Capital
Improvements Budget. ($1,962,691.56)
SR-13 0838-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a professional
engineering services agreement with Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. for
the Jackson Pike Waste Water Treatment Plant Digester Improvements
Project; to authorize the appropriation and transfer of up to $283,144.69
within and expenditure of up to $2,237,664.69 from the Sanitary General
Obligation Bond Fund; and to authorize an amendment to the 2019
Capital Improvements Budget. ($2,237,664.69)
SR-14 0859-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction
contract with Kokosing Industrial, Inc. for the Hoover Dam Improvements -
Part 1 Project; to authorize a transfer and expenditure up to
$15,383,250.00 within the Water General Obligation Voted Bonds Fund;
to provide for payment of prevailing wage services to the Department of
Public Service; for the Division of Water; and to amend the 2019 Capital
Improvements Budget. ($15,383,250.00)
SR-15 0863-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to pay the State of Ohio
Treasurer, Department of Natural Resources, for operation and
maintenance services and water entitlement costs for withdrawing water
from the Alum Creek Reservoir for the Division of Water; and to authorize
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the expenditure of $1,455,651.82 from the Water Operating Fund.
($1,455,651.82)
SR-16 1111-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a
contract, on behalf of the Office of Construction Management, with Trebel
LLC for the Sustainable Columbus Community Choice Aggregation
project; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
TECHNOLOGY: DORANS, CHR. M. BROWN FAVOR HARDIN
SR-17 1028-2020 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the
Department of Technology, for the City Attorney's Office, to establish a
purchase order for the conversion of legal documents via backfile
scanning and electronic signature process capabilities with 3SG Plus,
LLC using a state term contract; to waive the competitive bidding
provisions of the Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of
$50,000.00 from the Information Services Bond Fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($50,000.00)
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: FAVOR, CHR. M. BROWN E. BROWN
HARDIN
SR-18 0545-2020 To authorize the City Attorney to file complaints in order to immediately
appropriate and accept the remaining fee simple and lesser real estate
necessary to timely complete the Urban Infrastructure Recovery Fund
(UIRF) Sidewalks Project; to authorize the expenditure of $24,677.00
from existing ACDI000758-10 and ACDI001012-10 to pay for the
acquisition of real estate. ($24,677.00)
SR-19 0825-2020 To amend the 2019 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the
appropriation and transfer of funds from the Special Income Tax Fund to
the Streets and Highways Taxable Bond Fund; to authorize the
appropriation of funds within the Streets and Highways Taxable Bond
Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a
professional service contract with Moody Nolan for the Miscellaneous
Economic Development - Confluence Village Garage project; to authorize
the expenditure of up to $500,000.00 from the Streets and Highways
Taxable Bond Fund for this contract; and to declare an emergency.
($500,000.00)
HOUSING: FAVOR, CHR. REMY DORANS HARDIN
SR-20 1030-2020 To authorize the Director of Development to enter into a loan document
modification with Parsons Village II, LLC to allow an increase in the
permitted first mortgage amount up to $1,700,000.00; and to declare an
emergency.
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE & JUDICIARY: FAVOR, CHR. TYSON DORANS HARDIN
SR-21 0875-2020 To authorize and direct the Administrative and Presiding Judge of the
Franklin County Municipal Court to accept a grant award from the
Supreme Court of Ohio in the amount of $124,069.29 funding the
equipment and software required to implement video arraignments and
remote hearings especially for use during the COVID-19 pandemic; to
appropriate $124,069.29 from the unappropriated balance of the general
government grant fund to the Franklin County Municipal Court; to authorize
the expenditure of $106,769.49 from the general government grant fund;
to authorize the Administrative and Presiding Judge of the Franklin
County Municipal Court to enter into contract with Business Information
Systems, Inc. (BIS Digital) in the amount of $106,769.49 from the grant
funds; and to declare an emergency. ($124,069.29)
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: REMY, CHR. FAVOR DORANS HARDIN
SR-22 0831-2020 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into
a contract with One Columbus in an amount up to $700,000.00 for
economic development activities associated with business relocation,
expansion, and retention as well as other activities related to the City of
Columbus’s continued interest in workforce development, marketing, and
entrepreneurship; to authorize the expenditure of $700,000.00 from the
2020 General Fund Operating Budget; and to declare an emergency.
($700,000.00)
SR-23 0964-2020 To authorize the Director of the Department of Building and Zoning
Services to extend the contract with Columbus City Schools for the
implementation of education and career-based training programs; and to
declare an emergency.
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES: TYSON, CHR. REMY E. BROWN HARDIN
SR-24 0849-2020 To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept a grant from the
Ohio Department of Health for the Coronavirus Response Grant Program
in the amount of $1,019,770.00; to authorize the appropriation of
$1,019,770.00 to the Health Department in the Health Department Grants
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,019,770.00)
RULES & REFERENCE: HARDIN, CHR. E. BROWN FAVOR DORANS
M. BROWN
SR-25 0604-2020 To amend chapters 585, 586, 587, 589, 592, 593, and 594 of the
Columbus City Codes to clarify the composition and authority of the
Vehicle for Hire Board, to remove fees relating to vehicle-for-hire licenses
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and to give the Director of the Department of Public Safety authority to set
fees, to stagger the terms of vehicle-for-hire drivers’ licenses, to remove
references to transportation network companies, and to authorize
licensees to initiate license renewal sixty (60) days prior to license
expiration; and to declare an emergency.
Sponsors: Mitchell Brown
ADJOURNMENT
The next regular Council meeting will be May 18, 2020.
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