Columbus City Council
Regular MeetingColumbus, OH · October 26, 2020
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Monday, October 26, 2020 5:00 PM City Council Chambers, Rm 231
REGULAR MEETING NO. 42 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, OCTOBER 26,
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 Shayla Favor, 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
E. BROWN
1 0157X-2020 To Support an Essential Workers Bill of Rights
Sponsors: Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor,
Emmanuel V. Remy, Priscilla Tyson and Shannon G. Hardin
A motion was made by Elizabeth Brown, seconded by Shayla Favor, 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
M. BROWN
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2 0158X-2020 To Recognize “Buy Veteran” Shoppers’ Week in and Express our
Appreciation for those who have served in the United States Armed
Forces
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
TYSON
3 0160X-2020 To recognize National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month in the City
of Columbus and to thank Eryn Pink Ltd. for their commitment to
empowering others to be a voice against bullying.
Sponsors: Priscilla Tyson, Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla
Favor, Emmanuel V. Remy and Shannon G. Hardin
A motion was made by Priscilla Tyson, seconded by Shayla Favor, 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
HARDIN
4 0161X-2020 To recognize the connection between increased social media use and
the potential detrimental effects on mental health
Sponsors: Shannon G. Hardin, Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans,
Shayla Favor, Emmanuel V. Remy and Priscilla Tyson
A motion was made by Shannon G. Hardin, 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 TYSON, SECONDED BY
PRESIDENT PRO TEM E. BROWN TO WAIVE THE READING OF THE TITLES
OF FIRST READING LEGISLATION. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE: AFFIRMATIVE: 7 NEGATIVE: 0
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FINANCE: E. BROWN CHR. TYSON M. BROWN HARDIN
FR-1 2297-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to renew a contract
on behalf of the Facilities Management Division with Winnscapes for
snow removal services; and to authorize the expenditure of $184,342.00
from the General Fund. ($184,342.00)
Read for the First Time
FR-2 2371-2020 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management
to execute those documents necessary to enter into a First Amendment
to Agreement for Lease of Real Property for Agricultural Purposes
between the City of Columbus and Lowell Thomas Taylor. ($0.00).
Read for the First Time
PUBLIC UTILITIES: DORANS, CHR. E. BROWN M. BROWN HARDIN
FR-3 2259-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction
contract with Groundworks OBA, LLC for the Roof Redirection
Clintonville 1 Blenheim / Glencoe Area 2 Project; to authorize the
appropriation and transfer of $1,755,435.32 from the Sanitary Sewer
Reserve Fund to the Ohio Water Development (OWDA) Loan Fund; to
authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $1,755,435.32 from the
Ohio Water Development (OWDA) Loan Fund; to authorize an
expenditure up to $2,000.00 for prevailing wage services within the
Sanitary General Obligations Voted Bonds Fund; and to authorize an
amendment to the 2019 Capital Improvements Budget. ($1,757,435.32)
Read for the First Time
FR-4 2311-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement
with T&M Associates for professional engineering services for the
Southerly Waste Water Treatment Plant Main Drain Pump Station; to
authorize a transfer within and an expenditure of up to $476,645.91 from
the Sanitary General Obligation Bond Fund; and to amend the 2019
Capital Improvements Budget. ($476,645.91)
Read for the First Time
FR-5 2313-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew an existing contract
with Hatch Associates Consultants, Inc. for the Short Circuit
Coordination, and Arc Flash Project; to authorize the expenditure of up
to $425,000.00 from the Sanitary Sewer General Obligation (G.O.) Bond
Fund.($425,000.00)
Read for the First Time
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FR-6 2318-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction
contract with Underground Utilities, Inc. for the Thomas Lane Area Water
Line Improvements, Phase 2 Project in an amount up to $2,472,064.43;
to authorize the appropriation and transfer of $2,357,578.63 from the
Water System Reserve Fund to the Water Supply Revolving Loan
Account Fund; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of
$2,357,578.63 within the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund; to
authorize an expenditure up to $2,000.00 within the Water General
Obligations Voted Bond Fund for prevailing wage services; for the
Division of Water; to authorize the expenditure up to $114,485.80 from
the Streets and Highways Bond Fund for the Department of Public
Service; and to authorize an amendment of the 2019 Capital
Improvements Budget. ($2,474,064.43)
Read for the First Time
FR-7 2343-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a planned
modification of the professional service agreement with Go Sustainable
Energy, LLC as the Renewable Energy Owner’s Representative; to
authorize the expenditure of $2,135.00 from the Power Operating Fund,
$13,580.00 from the Water Operating Fund, $15,225.00 from the Sewer
Operating Fund, and $4,060.00 from the Stormwater Operating Fund.
($35,000.00)
Read for the First Time
TECHNOLOGY: DORANS, CHR. M. BROWN FAVOR HARDIN
FR-8 2347-2020 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to renew a
contract with Saitech, Inc., for Veeam software licensing maintenance
and support services; to authorize the expenditure of $67,342.50 from
the Department of Technology, Information Services Division, Information
Services Operating Fund. ($67,342.50)
Read for the First Time
FR-9 2359-2020 To appropriate $148,004.86 within the Special Income Tax fund; to
authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the
Department of Technology, to establish a contract/purchase order with
Dell Marketing L.P., utilizing a State Term Schedule for the Microsoft
enterprise software licensing “true up” cost associated with the 2020
agreement; to authorize the expenditure of $148,004.86 or so much
thereof as may be necessary from the Special Income Tax Fund.
($148,004.86)
Read for the First Time
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FR-10 2369-2020 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology, on behalf of
the Civil Service Commission, to enter into a contract with
Governmentjobs.com (also known as NeoGov) for application hosting
services in support of the Insight Enterprise applicant and test
management software system, and online job analysis data collection
and offsite testing software/functionality in accordance with the sole
source procurement provisions of the City Codes, Chapter 329; and to
authorize the expenditure of $81,760.46 from the Department of
Technology, Information Services Operating Fund. ($81,760.46)
Read for the First Time
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: FAVOR, CHR. M. BROWN E.
BROWN HARDIN
FR-11 2363-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a
Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Thermoplastic
Pavement Marking Material with Ennis Flint, and to authorize the
expenditure of $1.00 from General Budget Reservation BRPO001343.
($1.00).
Read for the First Time
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: REMY, CHR. FAVOR DORANS HARDIN
FR-12 0155X-2020 To determine that the petition to establish the Liberty Grand New
Community Authority and District is sufficient and complies with the
requirements of section 349.03 of the Ohio Revised Code in form and
substance; and to authorize the Director of the Department of
Development to sign the petition on behalf of the City of Columbus.
Read for the First Time
FR-13 2349-2020 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into
an Enterprise Zone Agreement with Middle West Spirits, LLC for a tax
abatement of seventy-five percent (75%) for a period of ten (10)
consecutive years in consideration of a total proposed capital
expenditure of approximately $6,205,000.00, the retention of fourteen
(14) full-time jobs with an estimated annual payroll of $897,200.00 and
the creation of thirteen (13) net new full-time permanent positions with an
estimated annual payroll of approximately $668,000.00.
Read for the First Time
CA CONSENT ACTIONS
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION:
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TYSON
CA-1 0159X-2020 To recognize October as National Farm to School Month and to
celebrate Columbus City Schools’ Farm to School efforts in 2020.
Sponsors: Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor,
Emmanuel V. Remy, Priscilla Tyson and Shannon G. Hardin
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
FINANCE: E. BROWN, CHR. TYSON M. BROWN HARDIN
CA-2 2301-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to associate all
General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance and to
establish purchase orders with the appropriate Universal Term Contract
Purchase Agreement with Fujitec America, Inc. for elevator maintenance
and emergency service for the Facilities Management Division; to
authorize the expenditure of $55,000.00 from the General Fund; and to
declare an emergency. ($55,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-3 2302-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to associate all
General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance and to
establish purchase orders with the appropriate Universal Term Contract
Purchase Agreement with Mid Ohio Air Conditioning Corp. for HVAC
parts and service related to the repair and maintenance of City HVAC
systems for the Facilities Management Division; to authorize the
expenditure of $50,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($50,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-4 2332-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into
Universal Term Contracts for the option to purchase Paint, Coatings,
Finishes and Tools with PPG Architectural Finishes and Sherwin
Williams to authorize the expenditure of $2.00 from General Budget
Reservation BRPO001343; and to declare an emergency. ($2.00).
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
RECREATION & PARKS: E. BROWN, CHR. DORANS M. BROWN HARDIN
CA-5 2306-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a
Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Gametime
Playground Equipment and Parts with DWA Recreation, Inc., in
accordance with the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Code;
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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.
CA-6 2309-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a
Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase BCI Burke playground
equipment, parts, and maintenance with Snider Recreation, Inc. in
accordance with the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Code;
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.
PUBLIC UTILITIES: DORANS, CHR. E. BROWN M. BROWN HARDIN
CA-7 2180-2020 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management on behalf of the
Director of Public Utilities 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
$377,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund. ($377,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-8 2268-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to pay the Water Pollution
Control Loan Fund Loan Fee to the Ohio Water Development Authority
for the Blueprint Linden - GI - Oakland Park/Medina Project loan; to
authorize the expenditure of $8,569.00 from the Sewerage System
Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($8,569.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-9 2270-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to pay the Water Pollution
Control Loan Fund Loan Fee to the Ohio Water Development Authority
for the Lehnert Farms/Bolton Field Stormwater System Improvements
Project loan; to authorize the expenditure of $5,566.00 from the
Stormwater System Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency.
($5,566.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-10 2271-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to pay the Water Pollution
Control Loan Fund Loan Fee to the Ohio Water Development Authority
for the Blueprint Linden - GI - Agler/Berrell Project loan; to authorize the
expenditure of $13,297.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund;
and to declare an emergency. ($13,297.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
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CA-11 2346-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities, on behalf of the Director of
Finance and Management, to enter into a construction contract with Elite
Excavating Co. of Ohio, Inc. for the Spaghetti Warehouse Water Service
Project; to provide payment for prevailing wage services to the
Department of Public Service in an amount up to $2,000.00; to authorize
a transfer, appropriation, and expenditure up to $99,435.20 within the
General Permanent Improvement Fund; to amend the 2019 Capital
Improvements Budget; and to declare an emergency. ($99,435.20)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-12 2348-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a
Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Rockwell Automation,
Allen Bradley Parts with McNaughton-McKay Electric Company in
accordance with the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Code;
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.
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: FAVOR, CHR. M. BROWN E.
BROWN HARDIN
CA-13 0150X-2020 To declare the City’s necessity and intent to appropriate and accept
certain fee simple title and lesser real estate in order to complete the
Operation Sidewalks - School Sidewalks Project; and to declare an
emergency. ($0.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-14 0154X-2020 To declare the City’s necessity and intent to appropriate and accept
certain fee simple title and lesser real estate in order to complete the
Urban Infrastructure Recovery Fund (“UIRF”) - Far South Project; and to
declare an emergency. ($0.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-15 2251-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Service to modify the Mobile Payment
& License Plate Recognition Solution contract with Conduent State &
Local Solutions to add funds; to authorize the expenditure of up
$100,000.00 from the Parking Meter Fund for this contract; and to
declare an emergency. ($100,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-16 2272-2020 To amend the 2019 Capital Improvements Budget; to transfer cash and
appropriation between projects within the Streets and Highways Bond
Fund; to authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into
contracts with Rudd Equipment Company for the purchase of front end
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wheel loaders; to authorize the expenditure of up to $366,732.00 from the
Streets and Highways Bond Fund to purchase the equipment; and to
declare an emergency. ($366,732.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-17 2277-2020 To amend the 2019 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the
transfer of funds and appropriation within the Streets and Highways Bond
Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a contract
modification with OHM Advisors in connection with the Miscellaneous
Economic Development - Confluence Village Public Infrastructure
project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $200,000.00 from the
Streets and Highways Bond Fund for the project; and to declare an
emergency. ($200,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-18 2279-2020 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into
contract with Brennan Industrial Truck Company for the purchase a
propane fueled forklift; to authorize the expenditure of up to $28,144.00
from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund to purchase the equipment;
and to declare an emergency. ($28,144.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-19 2294-2020 To amend the 2019 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the City
Attorney's Office to contract for professional services and acquire
property needed for the Pedestrian Safety Improvements - Kingsford
Road Sidewalks project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $30,000.00
from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($30,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-20 2340-2020 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into
contract with Hy-Tek Material Handling for the purchase of an electric
motor forklift; to authorize the expenditure of up to $37,250.00 from the
Streets and Highways Bond Fund to purchase the equipment; and to
declare an emergency. ($37,250.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-21 2342-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with the
Franklin County Engineer’s Office for snow and ice removal services; to
authorize the expenditure of up to $650,000.00 from the Street
Construction Maintenance and Repair Fund for those services; and to
declare an emergency. ($650,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
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CA-22 2360-2020 To accept the plat titled “Sussex Place Section 3 Phase 1” from Maronda
Homes of Ohio for property located South of Dyer Road and West of
Interstate 71; and to declare an emergency.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-23 2383-2020 To accept the plat titled “Sussex Place Section 3 Phase 2” from Maronda
Homes of Ohio for property located South of Dyer Road and West of
Interstate 71; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-24 2388-2020 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute
those documents required to exchange a portion of the John H.
McConnell Boulevard right-of-way located north of the intersection of
Spring Street and John H. McConnell Boulevard with Nationwide Realty
Investors; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
HOUSING: FAVOR, CHR. REMY DORANS HARDIN
CA-25 2350-2020 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 (67-73 S Highland Ave.) held in the Land
Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program and to declare an
emergency.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-26 2351-2020 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 (136 Lechner Ave.) held in the Land Bank
pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program and to declare an emergency.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-27 2352-2020 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 (1945 Woodcrest Rd.) held in the Land Bank
pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program and to declare an emergency.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-28 2353-2020 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 (4902 Dickens Dr.) held in the Land Bank
pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program and to declare an emergency.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
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CA-29 2372-2020 To authorize the Director of Development to modify a loan agreement
and related documents with Wheatland Crossing II to allow for a change
in the lender and an increase in the permitted first mortgage amount up
to $4,000,000.00; and to declare an emergency.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-30 2433-2020 To authorize the Director of Development to modify the terms and
conditions and scope of services of a contract with the IMPACT
Community Action Agency for the Hope Program; 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:
Abstained: 1- Elizabeth Brown
Affirmative: 6- Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, Priscilla
Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: REMY, CHR. FAVOR DORANS HARDIN
CA-31 2370-2020 To set forth a statement of municipal services and zoning conditions to
be provided to the area contained in a proposed annexation (AN20-011)
of 58.3± Acres in Blendon Township to the city of Columbus as required
by the Ohio Revised Code; and to declare an emergency.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES: TYSON, CHR. REMY E. BROWN HARDIN
CA-32 1888-2020 To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept a grant from The
Ohio State University; to authorize the appropriation of $108,679.73 from
the unappropriated balance of the Health Department Grants Fund; and
to declare an emergency. ($108,679.73)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-33 2374-2020 To authorize the Office of the Mayor to modify and extend a contract with
Radio Research, dba Civilis, to support CelebrateOne’s mission for the
Community Connectors to maintain the same level of service to those
they served as it was prior to the COVID-19 Pandemic; to authorize the
expenditure of $21,000.00 from the Federal CARES Act Fund; and to
declare an emergency. ($21,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-34 2421-2020 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify
the grant agreement with Community for New Direction that was
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previously awarded resiliency funding; to authorize an expenditure within
the CARES Act fund; and to declare an emergency. ($12,710.00)
Sponsors: Mitchell Brown
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
Approval of the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Shayla Favor, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy,
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 2345-2020 To adopt the 2021 Annual Action Plan which implements the second year
of the five-year "Consolidated Plan" for the Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME),
Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) and Housing Opportunities for
Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) programs; and to authorize the filing of the
Annual Action Plan with the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development; and to declare an emergency.
TABLED UNTIL 12/7/2020
A motion was made by Elizabeth Brown, seconded by Priscilla Tyson, that this
Ordinance be Tabled to Certain Date. 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-2 2336-2020 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into to enter
into contract with Davey Resource Group for the Street Trees - CDBG
Site Assessment and Inventory 2020 Project; to authorize the
appropriation of $239,250.00 within the CDBG Fund and in accordance
with the 2020 Annual Action Plan as approved by Council; to authorize
the expenditure of $239,250.00 from the CDBG Fund 2248; and to
declare an emergency. ($239,250.00)
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
PUBLIC SAFETY: M. BROWN, CHR. TYSON REMY HARDIN
SR-3 2307-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to associate all
General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the
appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreement with Zoll
Medical Corporation for the purchase of defibrillators and related
supplies for the Division of Fire; to authorize the expenditure of
$552,500.00 from the CARES Act Fund; and to declare an emergency.
($552,500.00)
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
RECESSED AT 6:29 P.M.
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Rob Dorans,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 6:42 P.M.
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, 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
PUBLIC UTILITIES: DORANS, CHR. E. BROWN M. BROWN HARDIN
SR-4 2304-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction
contract with Kokosing Industrial, Inc. for the DRWP Basin Clarifier
Rehabilitation Project in an amount up to $19,521,350.00; to encumber
$2,000.00 for prevailing wage services from the Department of Public
Service; to authorize the appropriation and transfer of $19,521,350.00
from the Water System Reserve Fund to the Water Supply Revolving
Loan Account Fund; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of
$19,521,350.00 within the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund;
to authorize a transfer and expenditure up to $2,000.00 within the Water
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General Obligations Voted Bond Fund; for the Division of Water; to
authorize an amendment of the 2019 Capital Improvements Budget; and
to declare an emergency. ($19,523,350.00)
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
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: FAVOR, CHR. M. BROWN E.
BROWN HARDIN
SR-5 2258-2020 To authorize the Chief Innovation Officer to provide incentives to program
participants relative to the Smart City Challenge Multi-Modal Trip
Planning Application project; to authorize a waiver of the formal
competitive bidding requirements of Columbus City Code Chapter 329
for the purchase of the incentives; to authorize the Chief Innovation
Officer to enter into contract with Tango Card, Inc. for the purchase and
distribution of incentives to program participants; to authorize the
expenditure of up to $60,000.00 from the Smart City Grant Fund for the
purchase of the incentives; to authorize the expenditure of up to $450.00
from the Street Construction Maintenance and Repair Fund for the
purchase of incentives and the cost of fees associated with the
distribution of the incentives; and to declare an emergency. ($60,450.00)
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
HOUSING: FAVOR, CHR. REMY DORANS HARDIN
SR-6 2367-2020 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a
contract with Metropolitan Community Services, Inc., dba MSC Touch
Agency (MSC), in order to amend the scope of services of the contract to
allow payment of an administrative fee starting the effective date of the
contract; 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
SR-7 2416-2020 To authorize Columbus City Council to enter into a grant agreement with
the Columbus Urban League in order to provide rental and mortgage
assistance to residents impacted by COVID-19; to authorize a transfer of
appropriations and an expenditure of $300,000.00 within the CARES Act
fund, and to declare an emergency. ($300,000.00)
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Sponsors: Shayla Favor
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-8 2358-2020 To authorize the City Attorney to settle the case of Karl Shaw v. City of
Columbus, pending before the United States District Court for the
Southern District of Ohio, Eastern Division; to authorize the expenditure
of $475,000.00 from the general fund in payment of the settlement; and to
declare an emergency.
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
FROM THE FLOOR:
2424-2020 To authorize and direct the Administrative and Presiding Judge of the
Franklin County Municipal Court to enter into contract with StepMobile
LLC as a sole source provider according to Chapter 329 of the City
Code; to authorize the expenditure of up to $329,700.00 from the
CARES Act Fund for implementation and use of software that will
implement an electronic workflow and electronic bench tool; and to
declare an emergency. ($329,700.00)
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
ENVIRONMENT: REMY, CHR. DORANS E. BROWN HARDIN
SR-9 2429-2020 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to enter
into grant agreements with various social service agencies in support of
the Cleaner Columbus Employment Program; to authorize a transfer of
appropriations and an expenditure within the CARES Act fund; and to
declare an emergency. ($250,000.00)
Sponsors: Emmanuel V. Remy
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Rob Dorans, that this
Ordinance be Amended as submitted to the Clerk. The motion carried by the
following vote:
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Abstained: 1- Shayla Favor
Affirmative: 6- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Emmanuel Remy, Priscilla
Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Elizabeth Brown, that
this Ordinance be Approved as Amended. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Abstained: 1- Shayla Favor
Affirmative: 6- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Emmanuel Remy, Priscilla
Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
ADMINISTRATION: REMY, CHR. E. BROWN TYSON HARDIN
SR-10 2357-2020 To authorize the Human Resources Department Director to accept a
$95,000.00 grant from the International Public Management Association
For Human Resources (IPMA-HR), the National Association of State
Treasurers’ Foundation (NASTF), the Center For State and Local
Government Excellence (SLGE), with support from Wells Fargo
Foundation; to authorize the appropriation of funds in the amount of
$95,000.00; and to declare an emergency. ($95,000.00)
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, 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
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES: TYSON, CHR. REMY E. BROWN HARDIN
SR-11 2368-2020 To authorize the Office of the Mayor to modify, by increasing, three
existing contracts to provide neighborhood prenatal care, coaching for
first time moms, and weekly educational and nutritional sessions in
support of the CelebrateOne Enhanced Maternal Health Program through
December 30, 2020; to authorize the expenditure of $200,504.79 from
the CARES Act Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($200,504.79)
A motion was made by Priscilla Tyson, 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
SR-12 2417-2020 To authorize Columbus City Council to enter into grant agreements with
multiple human services organizations; to authorize a transfer and
expenditure of $286,577.00 within the CARES Act Fund; to authorize the
payment of expenses starting March 1, 2020; and to declare an
emergency. ($286,577.00)
Sponsors: Mitchell Brown and Priscilla Tyson
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A motion was made by Priscilla Tyson, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, that
this Ordinance be Approved. 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
SR-13 2431-2020 To authorize the Director of Development to modify grant agreements
with various social service agencies, by adding additional funds, in a
total amount up to $250,000.00, to provide utility assistance grants to
qualified individuals and households; to authorize an expenditure up to
$250,000.00 from the CARES Act Fund; and to declare an emergency.
($250,000.00)
A motion was made by Priscilla Tyson, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, that
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Abstained: 1- Elizabeth Brown
Affirmative: 6- Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, Priscilla
Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
SR-14 2445-2020 To authorize Columbus City Council to enter into grant agreements with
multiple human services organizations; to authorize a transfer and
expenditure of $216,600.00 within the CARES Act Fund; to authorize the
payment of expenses starting March 1, 2020; and to declare an
emergency. ($216,600.00)
Sponsors: Emmanuel V. Remy and Priscilla Tyson
A motion was made by Priscilla Tyson, 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
SMALL & MINORITY BUSINESS: HARDIN, CHR. FAVOR REMY TYSON
SR-15 2390-2020 To approve the report of the assessment equalization board appointed in
connection with the Plan of Services for the 5th Avenue and 4th Street
Special Improvement District of Columbus, Inc. including the changes to
the estimated assessments recommended by the board; and to declare
an emergency.
A motion was made by Shannon G. Hardin, seconded by Elizabeth Brown, that
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Abstained: 1- Rob Dorans
Affirmative: 6- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, Priscilla
Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
SR-16 2410-2020 To authorize Columbus City Council to enter into a grant agreement with
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Columbus Fashion Initiative for the provision of business development
services; to authorize a transfer of appropriations and an expenditure of
$125,000.00 within the CARES Act fund; and to declare an emergency.
($125,000.00)
Sponsors: Shannon G. Hardin, Mitchell Brown and Shayla Favor
A motion was made by Shannon G. Hardin, 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
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Shannon G. Hardin, seconded by Elizabeth Brown, 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 8:41 P.M.
There will be no Council meeting on November 2, 2020. The next regular
Council meeting will be November 9, 2020.
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REGULAR MEETING NO. 42 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, OCTOBER 26, 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
E. BROWN
1 0157X-2020 To Support an Essential Workers Bill of Rights
Sponsors: Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor,
Emmanuel V. Remy, Priscilla Tyson and Shannon G. Hardin
M. BROWN
2 0158X-2020 To Recognize “Buy Veteran” Shoppers’ Week in and Express our
Appreciation for those who have served in the United States Armed
Forces
Sponsors: Mitchell Brown, Elizabeth Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor,
Emmanuel V. Remy, Priscilla Tyson and Shannon G. Hardin
TYSON
3 0160X-2020 To recognize National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month in the City of
Columbus and to thank Eryn Pink Ltd. for their commitment to
empowering others to be a voice against bullying.
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Sponsors: Priscilla Tyson, Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel V. Remy and Shannon G.
Hardin
HARDIN
4 0161X-2020 To recognize the connection between increased social media use and the
potential detrimental effects on mental health
Sponsors: Shannon G. Hardin, Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel V. Remy and Priscilla
Tyson
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
FR FIRST READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION
FINANCE: E. BROWN CHR. TYSON M. BROWN HARDIN
FR-1 2297-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to renew a contract
on behalf of the Facilities Management Division with Winnscapes for
snow removal services; and to authorize the expenditure of $184,342.00
from the General Fund. ($184,342.00)
FR-2 2371-2020 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management
to execute those documents necessary to enter into a First Amendment to
Agreement for Lease of Real Property for Agricultural Purposes between
the City of Columbus and Lowell Thomas Taylor. ($0.00).
PUBLIC UTILITIES: DORANS, CHR. E. BROWN M. BROWN HARDIN
FR-3 2259-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction
contract with Groundworks OBA, LLC for the Roof Redirection Clintonville
1 Blenheim / Glencoe Area 2 Project; to authorize the appropriation and
transfer of $1,755,435.32 from the Sanitary Sewer Reserve Fund to the
Ohio Water Development (OWDA) Loan Fund; to authorize the
appropriation and expenditure of $1,755,435.32 from the Ohio Water
Development (OWDA) Loan Fund; to authorize an expenditure up to
$2,000.00 for prevailing wage services within the Sanitary General
Obligations Voted Bonds Fund; and to authorize an amendment to the
2019 Capital Improvements Budget. ($1,757,435.32)
FR-4 2311-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement with
T&M Associates for professional engineering services for the Southerly
Waste Water Treatment Plant Main Drain Pump Station; to authorize a
transfer within and an expenditure of up to $476,645.91 from the Sanitary
General Obligation Bond Fund; and to amend the 2019 Capital
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Improvements Budget. ($476,645.91)
FR-5 2313-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew an existing contract
with Hatch Associates Consultants, Inc. for the Short Circuit
Coordination, and Arc Flash Project; to authorize the expenditure of up to
$425,000.00 from the Sanitary Sewer General Obligation (G.O.) Bond
Fund.($425,000.00)
FR-6 2318-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction
contract with Underground Utilities, Inc. for the Thomas Lane Area Water
Line Improvements, Phase 2 Project in an amount up to $2,472,064.43; to
authorize the appropriation and transfer of $2,357,578.63 from the Water
System Reserve Fund to the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund;
to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $2,357,578.63 within
the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund; to authorize an
expenditure up to $2,000.00 within the Water General Obligations Voted
Bond Fund for prevailing wage services; for the Division of Water; to
authorize the expenditure up to $114,485.80 from the Streets and
Highways Bond Fund for the Department of Public Service; and to
authorize an amendment of the 2019 Capital Improvements Budget.
($2,474,064.43)
FR-7 2343-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a planned
modification of the professional service agreement with Go Sustainable
Energy, LLC as the Renewable Energy Owner’s Representative; to
authorize the expenditure of $2,135.00 from the Power Operating Fund,
$13,580.00 from the Water Operating Fund, $15,225.00 from the Sewer
Operating Fund, and $4,060.00 from the Stormwater Operating Fund.
($35,000.00)
TECHNOLOGY: DORANS, CHR. M. BROWN FAVOR HARDIN
FR-8 2347-2020 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to renew a
contract with Saitech, Inc., for Veeam software licensing maintenance and
support services; to authorize the expenditure of $67,342.50 from the
Department of Technology, Information Services Division, Information
Services Operating Fund. ($67,342.50)
FR-9 2359-2020 To appropriate $148,004.86 within the Special Income Tax fund; to
authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the
Department of Technology, to establish a contract/purchase order with
Dell Marketing L.P., utilizing a State Term Schedule for the Microsoft
enterprise software licensing “true up” cost associated with the 2020
agreement; to authorize the expenditure of $148,004.86 or so much
thereof as may be necessary from the Special Income Tax Fund.
($148,004.86)
FR-10 2369-2020 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology, on behalf of
the Civil Service Commission, to enter into a contract with
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Governmentjobs.com (also known as NeoGov) for application hosting
services in support of the Insight Enterprise applicant and test
management software system, and online job analysis data collection and
offsite testing software/functionality in accordance with the sole source
procurement provisions of the City Codes, Chapter 329; and to authorize
the expenditure of $81,760.46 from the Department of Technology,
Information Services Operating Fund. ($81,760.46)
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: FAVOR, CHR. M. BROWN E. BROWN
HARDIN
FR-11 2363-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a
Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Thermoplastic
Pavement Marking Material with Ennis Flint, and to authorize the
expenditure of $1.00 from General Budget Reservation BRPO001343.
($1.00).
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: REMY, CHR. FAVOR DORANS HARDIN
FR-12 0155X-2020 To determine that the petition to establish the Liberty Grand New
Community Authority and District is sufficient and complies with the
requirements of section 349.03 of the Ohio Revised Code in form and
substance; and to authorize the Director of the Department of
Development to sign the petition on behalf of the City of Columbus.
FR-13 2349-2020 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into
an Enterprise Zone Agreement with Middle West Spirits, LLC for a tax
abatement of seventy-five percent (75%) for a period of ten (10)
consecutive years in consideration of a total proposed capital expenditure
of approximately $6,205,000.00, the retention of fourteen (14) full-time
jobs with an estimated annual payroll of $897,200.00 and the creation of
thirteen (13) net new full-time permanent positions with an estimated
annual payroll of approximately $668,000.00.
CA CONSENT ACTIONS
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION:
TYSON
CA-1 0159X-2020 To recognize October as National Farm to School Month and to celebrate
Columbus City Schools’ Farm to School efforts in 2020.
Sponsors: Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor,
Emmanuel V. Remy, Priscilla Tyson and Shannon G. Hardin
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FINANCE: E. BROWN, CHR. TYSON M. BROWN HARDIN
CA-2 2301-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to associate all
General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance and to
establish purchase orders with the appropriate Universal Term Contract
Purchase Agreement with Fujitec America, Inc. for elevator maintenance
and emergency service for the Facilities Management Division; to
authorize the expenditure of $55,000.00 from the General Fund; and to
declare an emergency. ($55,000.00)
CA-3 2302-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to associate all
General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance and to
establish purchase orders with the appropriate Universal Term Contract
Purchase Agreement with Mid Ohio Air Conditioning Corp. for HVAC
parts and service related to the repair and maintenance of City HVAC
systems for the Facilities Management Division; to authorize the
expenditure of $50,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($50,000.00)
CA-4 2332-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into
Universal Term Contracts for the option to purchase Paint, Coatings,
Finishes and Tools with PPG Architectural Finishes and Sherwin Williams
to authorize the expenditure of $2.00 from General Budget Reservation
BRPO001343; and to declare an emergency. ($2.00).
RECREATION & PARKS: E. BROWN, CHR. DORANS M. BROWN HARDIN
CA-5 2306-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a
Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Gametime Playground
Equipment and Parts with DWA Recreation, Inc., in accordance with the
sole source provisions of the Columbus City Code; to authorize the
expenditure of $1.00 from General Budget Reservation BRPO001343;
and to declare an emergency. ($1.00)
CA-6 2309-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a
Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase BCI Burke playground
equipment, parts, and maintenance with Snider Recreation, Inc. in
accordance with the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Code;
to authorize the expenditure of $1.00 from General Budget Reservation
BRPO001343; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00).
PUBLIC UTILITIES: DORANS, CHR. E. BROWN M. BROWN HARDIN
CA-7 2180-2020 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management on behalf of the
Director of Public Utilities 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
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George Byers Sons, Inc.; and to authorize the expenditure of $377,000.00
from the Water Operating Fund. ($377,000.00)
CA-8 2268-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to pay the Water Pollution
Control Loan Fund Loan Fee to the Ohio Water Development Authority for
the Blueprint Linden - GI - Oakland Park/Medina Project loan; to authorize
the expenditure of $8,569.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund;
and to declare an emergency. ($8,569.00)
CA-9 2270-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to pay the Water Pollution
Control Loan Fund Loan Fee to the Ohio Water Development Authority for
the Lehnert Farms/Bolton Field Stormwater System Improvements Project
loan; to authorize the expenditure of $5,566.00 from the Stormwater
System Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($5,566.00)
CA-10 2271-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to pay the Water Pollution
Control Loan Fund Loan Fee to the Ohio Water Development Authority for
the Blueprint Linden - GI - Agler/Berrell Project loan; to authorize the
expenditure of $13,297.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund;
and to declare an emergency. ($13,297.00)
CA-11 2346-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities, on behalf of the Director of
Finance and Management, to enter into a construction contract with Elite
Excavating Co. of Ohio, Inc. for the Spaghetti Warehouse Water Service
Project; to provide payment for prevailing wage services to the
Department of Public Service in an amount up to $2,000.00; to authorize
a transfer, appropriation, and expenditure up to $99,435.20 within the
General Permanent Improvement Fund; to amend the 2019 Capital
Improvements Budget; and to declare an emergency. ($99,435.20)
CA-12 2348-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a
Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Rockwell Automation,
Allen Bradley Parts with McNaughton-McKay Electric Company in
accordance with the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Code;
to authorize the expenditure of $1.00 from General Budget Reservation
BRPO001343; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00).
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: FAVOR, CHR. M. BROWN E. BROWN
HARDIN
CA-13 0150X-2020 To declare the City’s necessity and intent to appropriate and accept
certain fee simple title and lesser real estate in order to complete the
Operation Sidewalks - School Sidewalks Project; and to declare an
emergency. ($0.00)
CA-14 0154X-2020 To declare the City’s necessity and intent to appropriate and accept
certain fee simple title and lesser real estate in order to complete the
Urban Infrastructure Recovery Fund (“UIRF”) - Far South Project; and to
declare an emergency. ($0.00)
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CA-15 2251-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Service to modify the Mobile Payment
& License Plate Recognition Solution contract with Conduent State &
Local Solutions to add funds; to authorize the expenditure of up
$100,000.00 from the Parking Meter Fund for this contract; and to declare
an emergency. ($100,000.00)
CA-16 2272-2020 To amend the 2019 Capital Improvements Budget; to transfer cash and
appropriation between projects within the Streets and Highways Bond
Fund; to authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into
contracts with Rudd Equipment Company for the purchase of front end
wheel loaders; to authorize the expenditure of up to $366,732.00 from the
Streets and Highways Bond Fund to purchase the equipment; and to
declare an emergency. ($366,732.00)
CA-17 2277-2020 To amend the 2019 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the
transfer of funds and appropriation within the Streets and Highways Bond
Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a contract
modification with OHM Advisors in connection with the Miscellaneous
Economic Development - Confluence Village Public Infrastructure project;
to authorize the expenditure of up to $200,000.00 from the Streets and
Highways Bond Fund for the project; and to declare an emergency.
($200,000.00)
CA-18 2279-2020 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into
contract with Brennan Industrial Truck Company for the purchase a
propane fueled forklift; to authorize the expenditure of up to $28,144.00
from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund to purchase the equipment;
and to declare an emergency. ($28,144.00)
CA-19 2294-2020 To amend the 2019 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the City
Attorney's Office to contract for professional services and acquire
property needed for the Pedestrian Safety Improvements - Kingsford
Road Sidewalks project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $30,000.00
from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency.
($30,000.00)
CA-20 2340-2020 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into
contract with Hy-Tek Material Handling for the purchase of an electric
motor forklift; to authorize the expenditure of up to $37,250.00 from the
Streets and Highways Bond Fund to purchase the equipment; and to
declare an emergency. ($37,250.00)
CA-21 2342-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with the
Franklin County Engineer’s Office for snow and ice removal services; to
authorize the expenditure of up to $650,000.00 from the Street
Construction Maintenance and Repair Fund for those services; and to
declare an emergency. ($650,000.00)
CA-22 2360-2020 To accept the plat titled “Sussex Place Section 3 Phase 1” from Maronda
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Homes of Ohio for property located South of Dyer Road and West of
Interstate 71; and to declare an emergency.
CA-23 2383-2020 To accept the plat titled “Sussex Place Section 3 Phase 2” from Maronda
Homes of Ohio for property located South of Dyer Road and West of
Interstate 71; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
CA-24 2388-2020 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute
those documents required to exchange a portion of the John H.
McConnell Boulevard right-of-way located north of the intersection of
Spring Street and John H. McConnell Boulevard with Nationwide Realty
Investors; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
HOUSING: FAVOR, CHR. REMY DORANS HARDIN
CA-25 2350-2020 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 (67-73 S Highland Ave.) held in the Land Bank
pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program and to declare an emergency.
CA-26 2351-2020 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 (136 Lechner Ave.) held in the Land Bank
pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program and to declare an emergency.
CA-27 2352-2020 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 (1945 Woodcrest Rd.) held in the Land Bank
pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program and to declare an emergency.
CA-28 2353-2020 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 (4902 Dickens Dr.) held in the Land Bank
pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program and to declare an emergency.
CA-29 2372-2020 To authorize the Director of Development to modify a loan agreement and
related documents with Wheatland Crossing II to allow for a change in the
lender and an increase in the permitted first mortgage amount up to
$4,000,000.00; and to declare an emergency.
CA-30 2433-2020 To authorize the Director of Development to modify the terms and
conditions and scope of services of a contract with the IMPACT
Community Action Agency for the Hope Program; and to declare an
emergency.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: REMY, CHR. FAVOR DORANS HARDIN
CA-31 2370-2020 To set forth a statement of municipal services and zoning conditions to be
provided to the area contained in a proposed annexation (AN20-011) of
58.3± Acres in Blendon Township to the city of Columbus as required by
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the Ohio Revised Code; and to declare an emergency.
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES: TYSON, CHR. REMY E. BROWN HARDIN
CA-32 1888-2020 To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept a grant from The
Ohio State University; to authorize the appropriation of $108,679.73 from
the unappropriated balance of the Health Department Grants Fund; and to
declare an emergency. ($108,679.73)
CA-33 2374-2020 To authorize the Office of the Mayor to modify and extend a contract with
Radio Research, dba Civilis, to support CelebrateOne’s mission for the
Community Connectors to maintain the same level of service to those they
served as it was prior to the COVID-19 Pandemic; to authorize the
expenditure of $21,000.00 from the Federal CARES Act Fund; and to
declare an emergency. ($21,000.00)
CA-34 2421-2020 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify the
grant agreement with Community for New Direction that was previously
awarded resiliency funding; to authorize an expenditure within the CARES
Act fund; and to declare an emergency. ($12,710.00)
Sponsors: Mitchell Brown
SR EMERGENCY, TABLED AND 2ND READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION
FINANCE: E. BROWN, CHR. TYSON M. BROWN HARDIN
SR-1 2345-2020 To adopt the 2021 Annual Action Plan which implements the second year
of the five-year "Consolidated Plan" for the Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME),
Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) and Housing Opportunities for
Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) programs; and to authorize the filing of the
Annual Action Plan with the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development; and to declare an emergency.
(REQUEST TO TABLE TO 12/7/2020)
RECREATION & PARKS: E. BROWN, CHR. DORANS M. BROWN HARDIN
SR-2 2336-2020 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into to enter
into contract with Davey Resource Group for the Street Trees - CDBG
Site Assessment and Inventory 2020 Project; to authorize the
appropriation of $239,250.00 within the CDBG Fund and in accordance
with the 2020 Annual Action Plan as approved by Council; to authorize the
expenditure of $239,250.00 from the CDBG Fund 2248; and to declare
an emergency. ($239,250.00)
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PUBLIC SAFETY: M. BROWN, CHR. TYSON REMY HARDIN
SR-3 2307-2020 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to associate all
General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the
appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreement with Zoll
Medical Corporation for the purchase of defibrillators and related supplies
for the Division of Fire; to authorize the expenditure of $552,500.00 from
the CARES Act Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($552,500.00)
PUBLIC UTILITIES: DORANS, CHR. E. BROWN M. BROWN HARDIN
SR-4 2304-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction
contract with Kokosing Industrial, Inc. for the DRWP Basin Clarifier
Rehabilitation Project in an amount up to $19,521,350.00; to encumber
$2,000.00 for prevailing wage services from the Department of Public
Service; to authorize the appropriation and transfer of $19,521,350.00
from the Water System Reserve Fund to the Water Supply Revolving
Loan Account Fund; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of
$19,521,350.00 within the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund; to
authorize a transfer and expenditure up to $2,000.00 within the Water
General Obligations Voted Bond Fund; for the Division of Water; to
authorize an amendment of the 2019 Capital Improvements Budget; and
to declare an emergency. ($19,523,350.00)
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: FAVOR, CHR. M. BROWN E. BROWN
HARDIN
SR-5 2258-2020 To authorize the Chief Innovation Officer to provide incentives to program
participants relative to the Smart City Challenge Multi-Modal Trip Planning
Application project; to authorize a waiver of the formal competitive
bidding requirements of Columbus City Code Chapter 329 for the
purchase of the incentives; to authorize the Chief Innovation Officer to
enter into contract with Tango Card, Inc. for the purchase and distribution
of incentives to program participants; to authorize the expenditure of up to
$60,000.00 from the Smart City Grant Fund for the purchase of the
incentives; to authorize the expenditure of up to $450.00 from the Street
Construction Maintenance and Repair Fund for the purchase of incentives
and the cost of fees associated with the distribution of the incentives; and
to declare an emergency. ($60,450.00)
HOUSING: FAVOR, CHR. REMY DORANS HARDIN
SR-6 2367-2020 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a
contract with Metropolitan Community Services, Inc., dba MSC Touch
Agency (MSC), in order to amend the scope of services of the contract to
allow payment of an administrative fee starting the effective date of the
contract; and to declare an emergency.
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SR-7 2416-2020 To authorize Columbus City Council to enter into a grant agreement with
the Columbus Urban League in order to provide rental and mortgage
assistance to residents impacted by COVID-19; to authorize a transfer of
appropriations and an expenditure of $300,000.00 within the CARES Act
fund, and to declare an emergency. ($300,000.00)
Sponsors: Shayla Favor
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & JUDICIARY: FAVOR, CHR. TYSON DORANS HARDIN
SR-8 2358-2020 To authorize the City Attorney to settle the case of Karl Shaw v. City of
Columbus, pending before the United States District Court for the
Southern District of Ohio, Eastern Division; to authorize the expenditure of
$475,000.00 from the general fund in payment of the settlement; and to
declare an emergency.
ENVIRONMENT: REMY, CHR. DORANS E. BROWN HARDIN
SR-9 2429-2020 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to enter into
grant agreements with various social service agencies in support of the
Cleaner Columbus Employment Program; to authorize a transfer of
appropriations and an expenditure within the CARES Act fund; and to
declare an emergency. ($250,000.00)
Sponsors: Emmanuel V. Remy
ADMINISTRATION: REMY, CHR. E. BROWN TYSON HARDIN
SR-10 2357-2020 To authorize the Human Resources Department Director to accept a
$95,000.00 grant from the International Public Management Association
For Human Resources (IPMA-HR), the National Association of State
Treasurers’ Foundation (NASTF), the Center For State and Local
Government Excellence (SLGE), with support from Wells Fargo
Foundation; to authorize the appropriation of funds in the amount of
$95,000.00; and to declare an emergency. ($95,000.00)
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES: TYSON, CHR. REMY E. BROWN HARDIN
SR-11 2368-2020 To authorize the Office of the Mayor to modify, by increasing, three
existing contracts to provide neighborhood prenatal care, coaching for
first time moms, and weekly educational and nutritional sessions in
support of the CelebrateOne Enhanced Maternal Health Program through
December 30, 2020; to authorize the expenditure of $200,504.79 from
the CARES Act Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($200,504.79)
SR-12 2417-2020 To authorize Columbus City Council to enter into grant agreements with
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multiple human services organizations; to authorize a transfer and
expenditure of $286,577.00 within the CARES Act Fund; to authorize the
payment of expenses starting March 1, 2020; and to declare an
emergency. ($286,577.00)
Sponsors: Mitchell Brown and Priscilla Tyson
SR-13 2431-2020 To authorize the Director of Development to modify grant agreements with
various social service agencies, by adding additional funds, in a total
amount up to $250,000.00, to provide utility assistance grants to qualified
individuals and households; to authorize an expenditure up to
$250,000.00 from the CARES Act Fund; and to declare an emergency.
($250,000.00)
SR-14 2445-2020 To authorize Columbus City Council to enter into grant agreements with
multiple human services organizations; to authorize a transfer and
expenditure of $216,600.00 within the CARES Act Fund; to authorize the
payment of expenses starting March 1, 2020; and to declare an
emergency. ($216,600.00)
Sponsors: Emmanuel V. Remy and Priscilla Tyson
SMALL & MINORITY BUSINESS: HARDIN, CHR. FAVOR REMY TYSON
SR-15 2390-2020 To approve the report of the assessment equalization board appointed in
connection with the Plan of Services for the 5th Avenue and 4th Street
Special Improvement District of Columbus, Inc. including the changes to
the estimated assessments recommended by the board; and to declare
an emergency.
SR-16 2410-2020 To authorize Columbus City Council to enter into a grant agreement with
Columbus Fashion Initiative for the provision of business development
services; to authorize a transfer of appropriations and an expenditure of
$125,000.00 within the CARES Act fund; and to declare an emergency.
($125,000.00)
Sponsors: Shannon G. Hardin, Mitchell Brown and Shayla Favor
ADJOURNMENT
There will be no Council meeting on November 2, 2020. The next regular Council
meeting will be November 9, 2020.
FROM THE FLOOR:
2424-2020 To authorize and direct the Administrative and Presiding Judge of the
Franklin County Municipal Court to enter into contract with StepMobile
LLC as a sole source provider according to Chapter 329 of the City
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Code; to authorize the expenditure of up to $329,700.00 from the CARES
Act Fund for implementation and use of software that will implement an
electronic workflow and electronic bench tool; and to declare an
emergency. ($329,700.00)
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