Columbus City Council
Regular MeetingColumbus, OH · January 25, 2021
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Columbus City Council
Monday, January 25, 2021 5:00 PM City Council Chambers, Rm 231
REGULAR MEETING NO. 1 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, JANUARY 25,
2021 at 5:00 P.M. (via WebEx online/virtual meeting due to COVID-19 stay at
home order)
A MOTION WAS MADE BY PRESIDENT HARDIN, SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER REMY TO ADJOURN REGULAR MEETING NO. 52 FROM
DECEMBER 14, 2020. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AFFIRMATIVE: 7 NEGATIVE: 0
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 Priscilla Tyson, seconded by Elizabeth Brown, 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
TYSON
1 0010X-2021 To recognize January as National Mentoring Month in the City of
Columbus and celebrate the leadership of the Delta Omicron Sigma
Alumnae Chapter and the Iota Nu Sigma Alumnae Chapter of the Sigma
Gamma Rho Sorority Incorporated and thank them for their commitment
to mentoring and improving the lives of young ladies in Central Ohio
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 Elizabeth Brown, that this
Ceremonial Resolution be Adopted. 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
HARDIN
2 0005X-2021 To recognize and celebrate Moody Nolan on being awarded the 2021
AIA Architecture Firm Award..
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
3 0011X-2021 To celebrate the life, legacy and service of Dannette Mozelle Palmore
and extend our deepest condolences to her family on her passing;
January 15, 2021.
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
COUNCILMEMBER FAVOR 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 0002-2021 To formally accept certain real estate conveyed to the City that is being
used for various public purposes; and to authorize the directors of the
Departments of Public Utilities, Public Service, Finance and
Management, Development, and Recreation and Parks to enter into any
necessary agreements, as approved by the City Attorney's Office, in
order to address any real estate tax or assessment issues. ($0.00)
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FR-2 0097-2021 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to establish
contracts and purchase orders for the payment of annual membership
dues and subscriptions for various organizations; and to authorize the
expenditure of $120,000.00 from the General Fund. ($120,000.00)
Read for the First Time
PUBLIC UTILITIES: DORANS, CHR. E. BROWN M. BROWN HARDIN
FR-3 2835-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a professional
engineering services agreement with Osborn Engineering, for the
Division of Water (DOW) Safety Improvements Project; to authorize the
appropriation and transfer of $175,000.00 from the Water System
Reserve Fund to the Water General Obligations Bond Fund; to authorize
a transfer of $44,300.00 within the Water General Obligations Bond
Fund; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure up to $219,300.00
from the Water General Obligations Bond Fund; for the Division of Water;
and to amend the 2020 Capital Improvements Budget. ($219,300.00)
Read for the First Time
FR-4 2909-2020 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities (“DPU”) to
execute those document(s) necessary to release and terminate the City’s
easement rights described and recorded in Instrument Number
200702020020651, Recorder’s Office, Franklin County, Ohio. ($0.00)
Read for the First Time
FR-5 2988-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a professional
engineering services agreement with Resource International, Inc., for the
Miller Avenue Area Water Line Improvements Project; to authorize the
appropriation and transfer of $283,694.13 from the Water System
Reserve Fund to the Water General Obligations Bond Fund; and to
authorize the appropriation and expenditure up to $283,694.13 from the
Water General Obligations Bond Fund; for the Division of Water.
($283,694.13)
Read for the First Time
FR-6 2997-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a professional
engineering services agreement with EMH&T, Inc., for the Roosevelt
Avenue Area Water Line Improvements Project; to authorize the
appropriation and transfer of $265,824.94 from the Water System
Reserve Fund to the Water General Obligations Bond Fund; and to
authorize the appropriation and expenditure up to $265,824.94 from the
Water General Obligations Bond Fund; for the Division of Water.
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($265,824.94)
Read for the First Time
FR-7 0036-2021 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 multiple Division
of Sewerage and Drainage projects; to authorize the expenditure of up to
$786,594.11 from the Sanitary Sewer General Obligation Bond Fund; to
authorize the transfer within and expenditure of up to $76,293.61 from the
Storm Sewer Bond Fund 6204; and to amend the 2020 Capital
Improvement Budget. ($862,887.72)
Read for the First Time
FR-8 0037-2021 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify an existing
Construction Administration and Construction Inspection services
agreement with Prime AE Group, Inc. for the 2017 General Construction
Contract Project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $99,997.90 from
the Sanitary Sewers General Obligation Bond Fund; and to amend the
2020 Capital Improvement Budget. ($99,997.90)
Read for the First Time
FR-9 0038-2021 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and increase the
2020 - 2022 Construction Administration and Inspection Services
agreement with H. R. Gray & Associates, Inc. for a Division of Sewerage
& Drainage project, Center Large Diameter Rehabilitation Project; to
authorize an expenditure up to $1,523,581.11 within the Sanitary Sewer
General Obligation Bond Fund; and to amend the 2020 Capital
Improvements Budget. ($1,523,581.11)
Read for the First Time
FR-10 0058-2021 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a professional
engineering services agreement with Korda/Nemeth Engineering, Inc.,
for the Brixham Road Area Water Line Improvements Project; to
authorize the appropriation and transfer of $269,799.66 from the Water
System Reserve Fund to the Water General Obligations Bond Fund; and
to authorize the appropriation and expenditure up to $269,799.66 from
the Water General Obligations Bond Fund; for the Division of Water.
($269,799.66)
Read for the First Time
FR-11 0079-2021 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew an existing
engineering agreement with Burgess & Niple, Inc. for the General
Engineering Consultant (GEC) Services #4; to authorize an expenditure
of up to $500,000.00 from the Sanitary Sewer General Obligation Bond
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Fund; and to amend the 2020 Capital Improvement Budget.
($500,000.00)
Read for the First Time
FR-12 0095-2021 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a professional
consulting service agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc. to provide
development and facilitation of a multi-agency table-top exercise and a
functional exercise to examine and validate the O’Shaughnessy Dam
Emergency Action Plan (EAP); and to authorize the expenditure of
$49,754.60 from the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund, Water Operating
Fund, Power Operating Fund, and Stormwater Operating Fund
($49,754.60).
Read for the First Time
FR-13 0110-2021 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a professional
engineering services agreement with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc.
for the Williams Castle Interceptor Project; to authorize a transfer within
and expenditure of up to $2,047,899.88 from the Sanitary General
Obligation Bond Fund; and to authorize an amendment to the 2020
Capital Improvements Budget. ($2,047,899.88)
Read for the First Time
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: FAVOR, CHR. M. BROWN E.
BROWN HARDIN
FR-14 2970-2020 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute
those documents necessary for the City to grant encroachment
easements to Scioto Peninsula Holdings along High Water Alley.
($0.00)
Read for the First Time
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & JUDICIARY: FAVOR, CHR. TYSON DORANS HARDIN
FR-15 2981-2020 To authorize and direct the City Auditor to transfer $490,000.00 from the
general fund to the specialty docket program for the Franklin County
Municipal Court. ($490,000.00)
Read for the First Time
RULES & REFERENCE: HARDIN, CHR. E. BROWN FAVOR DORANS
HARDIN
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FR-16 0196-2021 To enact new Chapters 1914 and 1915 of the Columbus City Codes
pertaining to the activation of body-worn cameras and the rendering of
first aid by the Columbus Division of Police.
Sponsors: Shannon G. Hardin, Mitchell Brown, Elizabeth Brown, Rob Dorans,
Shayla Favor, Emmanuel V. Remy and Priscilla Tyson
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CA CONSENT ACTIONS
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION:
TYSON
CA-1 0006X-2021 To honor, recognize and celebrate the life and service of Mr. Gregory
Jefferson and to extend our sincerest condolences to his family and
friends on the occasion of his passing, Thursday, January 7, 2021.
Sponsors: Priscilla Tyson, Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla
Favor, Emmanuel V. Remy and Shannon G. Hardin
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
HARDIN
CA-2 0208X-2020 To Honor and Recognize the 2020 MLS Cup Champion Columbus Crew
SC
Sponsors: Shannon G. Hardin, Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans,
Shayla Favor, Emmanuel V. Remy and Priscilla Tyson
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-3 0002X-2021 To Honor, Recognize, and Mourn the death of Andre’ Maurice Hill,
1973-2020
Sponsors: Shannon G. Hardin, Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans,
Shayla Favor, Emmanuel V. Remy and Priscilla Tyson
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
FINANCE: E. BROWN, CHR. TYSON M. BROWN HARDIN
CA-4 0008-2021 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to associate all
General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance and to
establish purchase orders with the appropriate Universal Term Contract
Purchase Agreement for oil and greases for the Fleet Management
Division; to authorize the expenditure of $225,000.00 from the Fleet
Management Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency.
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($225,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-5 0009-2021 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to associate all
General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance and to
establish purchase orders with the appropriate Universal Term Contract
Purchase Agreement with The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. for tires
on behalf of the Fleet Management Division; to authorize the expenditure
of $525,000.00 from the Fleet Management Operating Fund; and to
declare an emergency. ($525,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
RECREATION & PARKS: E. BROWN, CHR. DORANS M. BROWN HARDIN
CA-6 0103-2021 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 Integrity Drive and Alum Creek Drive, and contract for
associated professional services in order for the Recreation and Parks
Department to timely complete the acquisition of Real Estate for the
Alum Creek Trail - Integrity Drive Connector Project; to expend up to
$25,000.000 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to
declare an emergency. ($25,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-7 0132-2021 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks, with the approval of
the Director of Finance and Management and the Director of the
Department of Public Utilities, to sign an amendment to lease
agreements with the Columbus Aqua Ski Club, East Shore Yacht Club,
Scioto Boat Club, Buckeye Boat Club, Leather Lips Yacht Club, Hoover
Sailing Club, Columbus Sailing Club, the Quarry Homeowner's
Association, Hoovergate Homeowner’s Association, Jewish Community
Center, Hilliard Rowing Association, Dublin Crew, Upper Arlington Crew,
Westerville Rowing, and the Ohio State Crew (Hereinafter "Boat Clubs");
and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-8 0138-2021 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into various
agreements with CMHA in order to finalize property rights and ownership
at Barack Recreation Center, Champions Parkland, Sawyer Community
Center, and Sullivant Gardens Community Center and Park; and to
declare an emergency. ($0.00)
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Rob Dorans, that this
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Abstained: 1- Priscilla Tyson
Affirmative: 6- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, and Shannon Hardin
PUBLIC SAFETY: M. BROWN, CHR. TYSON REMY HARDIN
CA-9 2782-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Safety to enter into an agreement with
the Ohio Traffic Safety Office, State of Ohio, to participate in the FFY
2021 Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) Training Coordinator Grant; to
authorize an appropriation of $38,509.51 from the unappropriated
balance of the General Government Grant Fund to the Division of Police
to cover the costs associated with this grant; to authorize a transfer within
the General Fund; to authorize a transfer of $922.75 from the General
Fund to cover Workers' Compensation costs associated with this project;
and to declare an emergency. ($38,509.51)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-10 0065-2021 To authorize the Public Safety Director to modify the existing contract
with TargetSolutions Learning, LLC/CentreLearn for computer-based
distance learning services for the Division of Fire; to authorize the
expenditure of $153,735.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($153,735.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-11 0066-2021 To authorize the Director of Public Safety to modify the existing contract
with Kronos, Inc., for the Division of Fire, for subscription software
maintenance support for TeleStaff automated staffing software and
webstaff subscription services; to authorize the expenditure of
$126,168.84 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency.
($126,168.84)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-12 0100-2021 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety to modify a
contract with Ralph Andersen & Associates to provide nationwide
executive level recruitment services related to the search for a new City
of Columbus, Fire Chief; and to declare an emergency ($0.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
PUBLIC UTILITIES: DORANS, CHR. E. BROWN M. BROWN HARDIN
CA-13 3001-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction
contract with ProLine Electric Inc. for the 910 Dublin Road Standby
Power Improvements Project; to authorize the appropriation and transfer
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of $129,202.00 from the Water System Reserve Fund to the Water
General Obligations Bond Fund; to authorize the appropriation and
expenditure up to $129,202.00 from the Water General Obligations Bond
Fund; to provide for payment of prevailing wage services to the
Department of Public Service; for the Division of Water; and to declare
an emergency. ($129,202.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-14 0021-2021 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 Clintonville 1 - Roof Redirection - Blenheim/Glencoe
(Part 2) Project loan; to authorize the expenditure of $6,144.00 from the
Sewerage System Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency.
($6,144.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-15 0022-2021 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 - Green Infrastructure - Artane/Parkwood Project
loan; to authorize the expenditure of $11,639.00 from the Sewerage
System Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($11,639.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
TECHNOLOGY: DORANS, CHR. M. BROWN FAVOR HARDIN
CA-16 0005-2021 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a
contract for the option to purchase Fiber Network Maintenance and
Restoration Services with Harris and Heavener Excavating, Inc.; 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-17 2896-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Service to grant consent and propose
cooperation with the Director of the Ohio Department of Transportation,
State of Ohio, for the FRA-US40-22.435 project; and to declare an
emergency. ($0.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-18 2920-2020 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 Roadway Improvements - Short Street -
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Liberty to Sycamore Street Project; to authorize an expenditure of
$38,545.00 from existing Auditor’s Certificates; and to declare an
emergency. ($38,545.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-19 2922-2020 To amend the 2020 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the
Director of Public Service to enter into agreements with the Director of
the Ohio Department of Transportation relative to the FRA-161-14.02
project, PID 107792; to authorize the expenditure of up to $128.00 from
the Streets and Highways Bond Fund for that project; and to declare an
emergency. ($128.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-20 2986-2020 To amend the 2020 Capital Improvement Budget; to transfer cash
between projects within the Street & Highway Improvements Non-Bond
Fund; to authorize the appropriation of $250,000.00 in the Street &
Highway Improvements Non-Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of
Public Service to enter into a cooperative right-of-way acquisition
agreement with Delaware County for the Intersection - E. Powell Road
and Lyra Drive project; to authorize the expenditure of $250,000.00 from
the Street & Highway Improvements Non-Bond Fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($250,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-21 2989-2020 To accept the plat titled “Hamilton Road and Upper Albany Crossing
Drive Dedication”; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-22 3003-2020 To amend the 2020 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City
Auditor to transfer funds and appropriation within the Streets and
Highways Bond Fund; to authorize the City Auditor to establish an
Auditor’s Certificate for the purpose of encumbering funds to be used to
pay railroad charges; to authorize the expenditure of up to $150,000.00
from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund to pay railroad charges; and
to declare an emergency. ($150,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-23 0003-2021 To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into agreements with,
and make payment to, the Stream + Wetlands Foundation for the
purchase of wetland mitigation credits relative to the completion of the
Intersection Improvements - Hilliard Rome Road at Feder Road project;
to authorize the expenditure of up to $15,600.00 from the Streets and
Highways Bond Fund to purchase these credits; and to declare an
emergency. ($15,600.00)
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This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-24 0006-2021 To authorize the Director of Public Service to renew the Pedestrian
Safety Improvements - Sidewalk Trip Hazard Repair 2019 contract with
Precision Concrete Cutting; to authorize the expenditure of up to
$150,000.00 within the Street Construction Maintenance and Repair
Fund to pay for the renewal; and to declare an emergency.
($150,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-25 0016-2021 To authorize the Director of Public Service to execute agreements with,
and to accept a Zero Emission Freight Future Project grant in the amount
of up to $500,000.00 from, Clean Fuels Ohio; to authorize the repayment
of any unused grant funds at the end of the grant period, as may be
necessary; and to declare an emergency.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-26 0029-2021 To authorize the appropriation of funds within the County Auto License
Tax Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to expend said
monies or so much thereof as may be needed for Franklin County
Engineer approved roadway construction and maintenance projects
undertaken by the Division of Traffic Management; and to declare an
emergency. ($0.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-27 0032-2021 To authorize the Director of Public Service to pay the City's annual
membership dues and fees to the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning
Commission (MORPC) for the Department of Public Service; to
authorize the expenditure of $525,808.75 from the Street Construction,
Maintenance, and Repair Fund (Fund 2265); and to declare an
emergency. ($525,808.75)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
HOUSING: FAVOR, CHR. REMY DORANS HARDIN
CA-28 0017-2021 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute
any and all necessary agreements and deeds for conveyance of title of
four parcels of real property (0000, 1541, 1572 and 1578 Aberdeen
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-29 0018-2021 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute
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any and all necessary agreements and deeds for conveyance of title of
one parcel of real property (503 Fairfield Ave.) held in the Land Bank
pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program and to declare an emergency.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-30 0019-2021 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 (3326 Eakin 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-31 0025-2021 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 (1551 E Rich 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-32 0050-2021 To authorize the appropriation of $2,000.00 from the unappropriated
balance of the Housing/Business Tax Incentives Fund to the Department
of Development to provide funds for FY2021 for a 480 temporary
employee to assist with the Residential Tax Abatement program; and to
declare an emergency. ($2,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-33 0081-2021 To authorize the Director of Development to renew a contract with BCN
Real Estate Holdings LLC for maintenance of properties held by the
Land Redevelopment Division’s Land Reutilization Program up to
$75,000.00; to authorize the expenditure of up to $75,000.00 from the
Land Management Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($75,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-34 0082-2021 To authorize the Director of Development to renew a contract with
Consolidated Services and Management for maintenance of properties
held by the Land Redevelopment Division’s Land Reutilization Program
up to $75,000.00; to authorize the expenditure of up to $75,000.00 from
the Land Management Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($75,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-35 0083-2021 To authorize the Director of Development to renew a contract with Jean
Lima, dba IBAR, for maintenance of properties held by the Land
Redevelopment Division’s Land Reutilization Program up to $75,000.00;
to authorize the expenditure of up to $75,000.00 from the Land
Management Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($75,000.00)
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This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-36 0084-2021 To authorize the Director of Development to renew a contract with
Mowtivation for an additional year to provide for maintenance of
properties held by the Land Redevelopment Division’s Land Reutilization
Program; to authorize the expenditure of up to $75,000.00 from the Land
Management Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($75,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-37 0085-2021 To authorize the Director of Development to renew a contract with
Marcello Myers, dba Lawn Appeal, for an additional year to provide for
maintenance of properties held by the Land Redevelopment Division’s
Land Reutilization Program up to $75,000.00; to authorize the
expenditure of up to $75,000.00 from the Land Management Fund; and
to declare an emergency. ($75,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-38 0099-2021 To authorize the Director of Development to modify a contract with the
IMPACT Community Action Agency for the Hope Program to extend the
contract term and allow reimbursement for expenses incurred since
December 31, 2020; and to declare an emergency.
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- Elizabeth Brown
Affirmative: 6- Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, Priscilla
Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & JUDICIARY: FAVOR, CHR. TYSON DORANS HARDIN
CA-39 0119-2021 To authorize and direct the Administrative Judge of the Franklin County
Municipal Court to accept a grant award from the federal Office of Justice
Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance; to appropriate $903,289.00
from the unappropriated balance of the general government grant fund to
the Franklin County Municipal Court in order to continue, expand and
enhance the Court’s Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) program; and
to declare an emergency. ($903,289.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-40 0120-2021 To authorize and direct the Administrative Judge of the Franklin County
Municipal Court to accept a grant award from the federal Office of Justice
Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance; to appropriate $453,642.00
from the unappropriated balance of the general government grant fund to
the Franklin County Municipal Court in order to support and enhance the
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Franklin County Municipal Court Adult Drug Court and Veteran’s
Treatment Specialized Docket programs; and to declare an emergency.
($453,642.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: REMY, CHR. FAVOR DORANS HARDIN
CA-41 0123-2021 To set forth a statement of municipal services and zoning conditions to
be provided to the area contained in a proposed annexation (AN20-012)
of 1.2± Acres in Mifflin Township to the city of Columbus as required by
the Ohio Revised Code and to declare an emergency.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-42 0124-2021 To set forth a statement of municipal services and zoning conditions to
be provided to the area contained in a proposed annexation (AN20-014)
of 30.2± Acres in Hamilton 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.
ADMINISTRATION: REMY, CHR. E. BROWN TYSON HARDIN
CA-43 0034-2021 To authorize an appropriation of $32,000.00 from the unappropriated
balance of the Citywide Training Entrepreneurial Fund so as to allow the
Department of Human Resources to enhance the training supplies,
equipment and course offerings at the Citywide Training and
Development Center; and to declare an emergency. ($32,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-44 0048-2021 To authorize the Human Resources Director to expend $25,000.00, or so
much thereof as may be necessary from the Employee Benefits Fund for
the Ohio AFSCME Care Plan; and to declare an emergency.
($25,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-45 0052-2021 To authorize the Human Resources Director to modify and extend the
contract with the Dearborn National Life Insurance Company to provide
funding for run off administrative fees from February 1, 2021 through
January 31, 2022; to authorize the expenditure of up to $5,000.00 from
the Employee Benefits Fund, or so much thereof as may be necessary,
to pay the costs of said contract; and to declare an emergency.
($5,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
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CA-46 0054-2021 To authorize the Human Resources Director to modify and extend the
contract with The YMCA of Central Ohio to provide employee fitness
center management services from February 1, 2021 through January 31,
2022; to authorize the expenditure of up to $60,240.00 from the
Employee Benefits Fund, or so much thereof as may be necessary, to
pay the costs of said contract; and to declare an emergency.
($60,240.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-47 0098-2021 To authorize the Director of Human Resources to enter into a settlement
agreement with United HealthCare Services, Inc.; to accept funds in the
amount of $264,449.40; and to declare an emergency.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES: TYSON, CHR. REMY E. BROWN HARDIN
CA-48 0013-2021 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify
the emergency shelter repair agreement with the YMCA of Central Ohio
by extending the Agreement (PO-209875) termination date to March 31,
2021; and to declare an emergency.
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-49 0076-2021 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify
the emergency shelter repair agreement with Southeast Inc by extending
the Agreement (PO-196106) termination date to June 30, 2021; and to
declare an emergency.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-50 0116-2021 To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept a grant from the
Ohio Department of Health for the COVID-19 Vaccine Needs
Assessment Grant Program in the amount of $20,000.00; to authorize
the appropriation of $20,000.00 to the Health Department in the Health
Department Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($20,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
APPOINTMENTS
CA-51 A0152-2020 Appointment of Aden Mohamed, 437 Trinity Marsh Avenue, Columbus,
Ohio 43228 to serve on the Greater Hilltop Area Commission with a new
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term expiration date of December 31, 2023 (resume attached).
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-52 A0001-2021 Appointment of Kathy Green, 458 East Whittier Street, Columbus, Ohio
43206 to serve on the Columbus South Side Area Commission
replacing Bob Leighty with a new term expiration date of December 31,
2023 (resume attached).
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-53 A0002-2021 Appointment of Liliana Rivera Baiman, 426 Reinhard Avenue, Columbus,
Ohio 43206 to serve on the Columbus South Side Area Commission
with a new term expiration date of December 31, 2022 (resume
attached).
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-54 A0003-2021 Reappointment of Jen Lynch, 213 West Como Avenue, Columbus, Ohio,
43202, to serve on the Columbus Civil Service Commission, with a term
expiration date of January 31, 2022 (biography attached).
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-55 A0004-2021 Re-Appointment of Annie Ross-Womack, 823 1/2 East Long Street,
Suite 200, Columbus, Ohio 43203 to serve on the Near East Area
Commission with a new term expiration date of June 30, 2023 (resume
attached).
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-56 A0005-2021 Re-Appointment of Rickey Duckett, 105 Winner Avenue, Columbus, Ohio
43203 to serve on the Near East Area Commission with a new term
expiration date of June 30, 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 0001-2021 To authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $1,426,368.80 of the
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FY 2020 Community Development Block Grant-Coronavirus Relief
(CDBG-CV) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) for the Department of Finance and Management; to
authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into
agreement with Impact Community Action for the administration of the
City's emergency financial assistance program; and to declare an
emergency. ($1,426,368.80)
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-2 0007-2021 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to associate all
General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance and to
establish purchase orders with the appropriate Universal Term Contract
Purchase Agreement for automotive parts for the Fleet Management
Division; to authorize the expenditure of $4,500,000.00 from the Fleet
Management Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency.
($4,500,000.00)
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-3 0010-2021 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to associate all
General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance and to
establish purchase orders with the appropriate Universal Term Contract
Purchase Agreement for fuel on behalf of the Fleet Management
Division; to authorize the expenditure of $2,500,000.00 from the Fleet
Management Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency.
($2,500,000.00)
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 0011-2021 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to associate all
General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance and to
establish purchase orders with the appropriate Universal Term Contract
Purchase Agreements for fuel and fueling services on behalf of the Fleet
Management Division; to authorize the expenditure of $2,100,000.00
from the Fleet Management Operating Fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($2,100,000.00)
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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-5 0012-2021 To authorize the appropriation and transfer of $1,744,169.25 of cash
assets from the Neighborhood Stabilization Program 2 to the Community
Development Block Grant; and to declare an emergency.
($1,744,169.25)
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-6 0078-2021 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management
to enter into contract with the Greater Columbus Arts Council, Inc. for the
purpose of fostering and sustaining arts and cultural services that enrich
the Columbus community; to authorize the expenditure of $3,696,000.00
from the Hotel/Motel Excise Tax Fund in accordance with Section 371.02
(c) of the Columbus City Code; and to declare an emergency.
($3,696,000.00)
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-7 0101-2021 To appropriate and authorize the City Auditor to transfer $3,968,643.50
from the Special Income Tax Fund to the Franklin County Convention
Facilities Authority Fund, for the purpose of providing secondary funding
in the event that Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority cannot
meet its debt obligations; and to declare an emergency ($3,968,643.50).
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-8 0102-2021 To appropriate and expend up to $7,039,362.50 within the Special
Income Tax Fund for reimbursement to the RiverSouth Authority to make
lease payments, to appropriate and expend up to $1,846,250.00 within
the Special Income Tax Fund to the RiverSouth Authority to make lease
payments; and to declare an emergency ($8,885,612.50).
A motion was made by Elizabeth Brown, seconded by Priscilla Tyson, 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
SR-9 0162-2021 To authorize Columbus City Council to enter into a grant agreement with
Legal Aid Society of Columbus in support of the Financial Navigator
program; to authorize an appropriation and an expenditure within the
Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency.
($28,500.00)
Sponsors: Elizabeth Brown
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
PUBLIC SAFETY: M. BROWN, CHR. TYSON REMY HARDIN
SR-10 0044-2021 To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to
associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance
with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreements with
Life-Assist, Inc., Bound Tree Medical, LLC, Zoll Medical Corporation,
and Teleflex, LLC for the purchase of EMS pharmaceuticals and
miscellaneous medical supplies for the Department of Public Safety,
Division of Fire; to authorize the expenditure of $1,725,555.00 from the
General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,725,555.00)
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
SR-11 0188-2021 To authorize an appropriation within the Public Safety Initiatives subfund
for the purpose of acquiring and deploying a Police early warning
system; and to declare an emergency. ($250,000.00)
This constitutes the first reading of Ordinance 0188-2021. The second reading will be
on February 1, 2021.
A motion was made by Mitchell Brown, seconded by Priscilla Tyson, that this
Ordinance be Amended to 30 day. 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-12 2834-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction
contract with 2K General Company for the Security Enhancements - 910
Dublin Road Project; to authorize the appropriation and transfer of
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$1,140,800.00 from the Water System Reserve Fund to the Water
General Obligations Bond Fund; to authorize the appropriation and
expenditure up to $1,140,800.00 from the Water General Obligations
Bond Fund; to provide for payment of prevailing wage services to the
Department of Public Service; for the Division of Water; and to declare
an emergency. ($1,140,800.00)
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-13 2991-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction
contract with General Temperature Control, Inc. for the Southerly
Wastewater Treatment Plant Building Heat Improvements/Underground
Storage Tank Removal Project; to authorize the appropriation and
transfer of $5,486,800.00 from the Sanitary Sewer Reserve Fund to the
Ohio Water Development (OWDA) Loan Fund; to authorize the
appropriation and expenditure of $5,486,800.00 from the Ohio Water
Development (OWDA) Loan Fund; to authorize an expenditure up to
$2,000.00 for prevailing wage services to the Department of Public
Services within the Sanitary General Obligations Voted Bonds Fund; to
amend the 2020 Capital Improvement Budget; and to declare an
emergency. ($5,488,800.00)
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-14 3000-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction
contract with Elford, Inc. for the Dana G. “Buck” Rinehart Public Utilities
Complex Exterior Site Improvements Project; to authorize the
appropriation and transfer of $5,750,000.00 from the Water System
Reserve Fund to the Water General Obligations Bond Fund; to authorize
a transfer of $336,922.59 within the Water General Obligations Bond
Fund; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure up to
$6,086,922.59 from the Water General Obligations Bond Fund; to
provide for payment of prevailing wage services to the Department of
Public Service; for the Division of Water; and to declare an emergency.
($6,086,922.59)
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 0061-2021 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction
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contract with Complete General Construction Company, Inc. for the
Brimfield Area Sanitary System Repair Project; to authorize the
appropriation and transfer of $1,219,047.60 from the Sanitary Sewer
Reserve Fund to the Ohio Water Development (OWDA) Loan Fund; to
authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $1,219,047.60 from the
Ohio Water Development (OWDA) Loan Fund; to authorize an
expenditure up to $2,000.00 for prevailing wage services to the
Department of Public Services within the Sanitary General Obligations
Voted Bonds Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,221,047.60)
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
RULES & REFERENCE: HARDIN, CHR. E. BROWN FAVOR DORANS
DORANS
SR-30 0190-2021 To amend Section 377.02 of the Columbus City Codes to extend the
deadline by which the initial members of the Wage Theft Prevention and
Enforcement Commission may be appointed and seated; to amend
Section 377.12 of the Columbus City Codes to clarify that tax increment
financing agreements which pledge tax increment financing service
payments for the service of debt will not be subject to termination based
upon a violation of Chapter 377 of the Columbus City Codes; and to
declare an emergency.
Sponsors: Rob Dorans
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-16 2925-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Service to execute agreements with,
and accept funding from, the Ohio Department of Transportation relative
to the FRA-Columbus-PSIP-FY2021 PID 113293 project; and to declare
an emergency. ($0.00)
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
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SR-17 0031-2021 To appropriate $9,700,000.00 from the unappropriated balance of the
Municipal Motor Vehicle License Tax Fund (Fund 2266) for anticipated
2021 operating expenditures for the Department of Public Service,
Divisions of Infrastructure Management and Traffic Management; and to
declare an emergency. ($9,700,000.00)
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
SR-18 0047-2021 To authorize the City Auditor to appropriate funds within the Gowdy TIF,
the Crosswoods TIF, and the Transportation Grants Fund; to authorize
the transfer of cash from the Gowdy TIF Debt Service Fund to the Gowdy
TIF Capital Projects Fund; to authorize the transfer of cash and
appropriation between projects within the Crosswoods TIF Fund; to
authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to enter into a
Construction Guaranteed Maximum Reimbursement Agreement with
White Castle Management Company; to authorize the expenditure of up
to $1,097,806.68 from the Gowdy TIF, the Crosswoods TIF, and the
Transportation Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency.
($1,097,806.68)
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
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & JUDICIARY: FAVOR, CHR. TYSON DORANS HARDIN
SR-19 2980-2020 To authorize the appropriation of $4,094,077.00 from the 2021
unappropriated balances of the Franklin County Municipal Court Special
Funds to the Franklin County Municipal Court for all anticipated
expenses; and to declare an emergency. (4,094,077.00)
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
SR-20 0165-2021 To authorize and direct Columbus City Council to accept a $500,000.00
grant from The Ohio State University Alliance for the American Dream, a
collaboration with Schmidt Futures; to authorize the appropriation of up to
$500,000.00 from the unappropriated balance of the general government
grants fund; to authorize the expenditure of $235,750.00; to waive the
competitive bidding provisions of City Code; to authorize Columbus City
Council to enter into contract with Smart Columbus, LLC; and to declare
an emergency. ($235,750.00)
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Sponsors: Rob Dorans and Shayla Favor
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
RECESSED AT 6:35 P.M.
A motion was made by Shannon G. Hardin, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy,
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 6:51 P.M.
A motion was made by Shayla Favor, 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
ADMINISTRATION: REMY, CHR. E. BROWN TYSON HARDIN
SR-21 0020-2021 To make appropriations for the 12 months ending January 31, 2022 for
the funding of the City employee insurance programs; and to declare an
emergency. ($205,692,240.00).
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
SR-22 0051-2021 To authorize the Human Resources Director to contract with Delta Dental
Plan of Ohio, Inc. to provide all eligible employees dental insurance
coverage from February 1, 2021 through January 31, 2022; to authorize
the expenditure of $7,750,000.00 from the Employee Benefits Fund, or
so much thereof as may be necessary, to pay the costs of said contract;
and to declare an emergency. ($7,750,000.00)
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
SR-23 0053-2021 To authorize the Human Resources Director to enter into contract with
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The Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company to provide all eligible
employees short term disability insurance coverage from February 1,
2021 through January 31, 2022, and to authorize the expenditure of
$3,630,000.00 from the Employee Benefits Fund, or so much thereof as
may be necessary to pay the costs of said contract; and to declare an
emergency. ($3,630,000.00)
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
SR-24 0055-2021 To authorize the Human Resources Director to enter into contract with
The Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company to provide all eligible
employees life insurance coverage from February 1, 2021 through
January 31, 2022, and to authorize the expenditure of $1,300,000.00
from the Employee Benefits Fund, or so much thereof as may be
necessary to pay the costs of said contract; and to declare an
emergency. ($1,300,000.00)
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
SR-25 0057-2021 To authorize the Human Resources Director to enter into a contract with
United Healthcare Insurance Company and to provide all eligible
employees medical, Rx and tobacco cessation programs and eligible
terminated employees with COBRA coverage from February 1, 2021
through January 31, 2022; to authorize the expenditure of
$191,846,000.00 from the Employee Benefits Fund, or so much thereof
as may be necessary to pay the costs of said contract; and to declare an
emergency. ($191,846,000.00)
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
SR-26 0059-2021 To authorize the appropriation from January 1, 2021 through December
31, 2022 for the funding of the Unemployment Compensation Program;
to authorize the expenditure of $1,000,000.00 or so much thereof as may
be necessary; and to declare an emergency. ($1,000,000.00)
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
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SR-27 0060-2021 To authorize the Human Resources Director to modify and extend the
contract with Vision Service Plan to provide all eligible employees vision
plan administration from February 1, 2021 through January 31, 2022; to
authorize the expenditure of $1,076,000.00 from the Employee Benefits
Fund, or so much thereof as may be necessary, to pay the costs of said
contract; and to declare an emergency. ($1,076,000.00)
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-28 0072-2021 To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept a grant from the
Ohio Department of Health for the COVID-19 Enhanced Operations
Grant Program in the amount of $2,216,838.00; to authorize the
appropriation of $2,216,838.00 to the Health Department in the Health
Department Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency.
($2,216,838.00)
A motion was made by Priscilla Tyson, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, that
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
SR-29 0130-2021 To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept a grant from the
Franklin County Board of Commissioners in the amount of
$2,141,146.00 for the TB Control Program, which operates the TB clinic
and provides prevention, control, and monitoring services for the
community; to authorize the appropriation of $2,141,146.00 from the
unappropriated balance of the Health Department Grants Fund; and to
declare an emergency. ($2,141,146.00)
A motion was made by Priscilla Tyson, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, that
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, 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 7:10 P.M.
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Columbus City Council
Monday, January 25, 2021 5:00 PM City Council Chambers, Rm 231
REGULAR MEETING NO. 1 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, JANUARY 25, 2021 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
TYSON
1 0010X-2021 To recognize January as National Mentoring Month in the City of
Columbus and celebrate the leadership of the Delta Omicron Sigma
Alumnae Chapter and the Iota Nu Sigma Alumnae Chapter of the Sigma
Gamma Rho Sorority Incorporated and thank them for their commitment
to mentoring and improving the lives of young ladies in Central Ohio
Sponsors: Priscilla Tyson, Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel V. Remy and Shannon G.
Hardin
HARDIN
2 0005X-2021 To recognize and celebrate Moody Nolan on being awarded the 2021 AIA
Architecture Firm Award..
Sponsors: Shannon G. Hardin, Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel V. Remy and Priscilla
Tyson
3 0011X-2021 To celebrate the life, legacy and service of Dannette Mozelle Palmore and
extend our deepest condolences to her family on her passing; January 15,
2021.
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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 0002-2021 To formally accept certain real estate conveyed to the City that is being
used for various public purposes; and to authorize the directors of the
Departments of Public Utilities, Public Service, Finance and
Management, Development, and Recreation and Parks to enter into any
necessary agreements, as approved by the City Attorney's Office, in order
to address any real estate tax or assessment issues. ($0.00)
FR-2 0097-2021 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to establish contracts
and purchase orders for the payment of annual membership dues and
subscriptions for various organizations; and to authorize the expenditure
of $120,000.00 from the General Fund. ($120,000.00)
PUBLIC UTILITIES: DORANS, CHR. E. BROWN M. BROWN HARDIN
FR-3 2835-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a professional
engineering services agreement with Osborn Engineering, for the
Division of Water (DOW) Safety Improvements Project; to authorize the
appropriation and transfer of $175,000.00 from the Water System
Reserve Fund to the Water General Obligations Bond Fund; to authorize
a transfer of $44,300.00 within the Water General Obligations Bond Fund;
to authorize the appropriation and expenditure up to $219,300.00 from
the Water General Obligations Bond Fund; for the Division of Water; and
to amend the 2020 Capital Improvements Budget. ($219,300.00)
FR-4 2909-2020 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities (“DPU”) to
execute those document(s) necessary to release and terminate the City’s
easement rights described and recorded in Instrument Number
200702020020651, Recorder’s Office, Franklin County, Ohio. ($0.00)
FR-5 2988-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a professional
engineering services agreement with Resource International, Inc., for the
Miller Avenue Area Water Line Improvements Project; to authorize the
appropriation and transfer of $283,694.13 from the Water System
Reserve Fund to the Water General Obligations Bond Fund; and to
authorize the appropriation and expenditure up to $283,694.13 from the
Water General Obligations Bond Fund; for the Division of Water.
($283,694.13)
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FR-6 2997-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a professional
engineering services agreement with EMH&T, Inc., for the Roosevelt
Avenue Area Water Line Improvements Project; to authorize the
appropriation and transfer of $265,824.94 from the Water System
Reserve Fund to the Water General Obligations Bond Fund; and to
authorize the appropriation and expenditure up to $265,824.94 from the
Water General Obligations Bond Fund; for the Division of Water.
($265,824.94)
FR-7 0036-2021 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 multiple Division
of Sewerage and Drainage projects; to authorize the expenditure of up to
$786,594.11 from the Sanitary Sewer General Obligation Bond Fund; to
authorize the transfer within and expenditure of up to $76,293.61 from the
Storm Sewer Bond Fund 6204; and to amend the 2020 Capital
Improvement Budget. ($862,887.72)
FR-8 0037-2021 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify an existing
Construction Administration and Construction Inspection services
agreement with Prime AE Group, Inc. for the 2017 General Construction
Contract Project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $99,997.90 from
the Sanitary Sewers General Obligation Bond Fund; and to amend the
2020 Capital Improvement Budget. ($99,997.90)
FR-9 0038-2021 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and increase the
2020 - 2022 Construction Administration and Inspection Services
agreement with H. R. Gray & Associates, Inc. for a Division of Sewerage
& Drainage project, Center Large Diameter Rehabilitation Project; to
authorize an expenditure up to $1,523,581.11 within the Sanitary Sewer
General Obligation Bond Fund; and to amend the 2020 Capital
Improvements Budget. ($1,523,581.11)
FR-10 0058-2021 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a professional
engineering services agreement with Korda/Nemeth Engineering, Inc., for
the Brixham Road Area Water Line Improvements Project; to authorize
the appropriation and transfer of $269,799.66 from the Water System
Reserve Fund to the Water General Obligations Bond Fund; and to
authorize the appropriation and expenditure up to $269,799.66 from the
Water General Obligations Bond Fund; for the Division of Water.
($269,799.66)
FR-11 0079-2021 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew an existing
engineering agreement with Burgess & Niple, Inc. for the General
Engineering Consultant (GEC) Services #4; to authorize an expenditure
of up to $500,000.00 from the Sanitary Sewer General Obligation Bond
Fund; and to amend the 2020 Capital Improvement Budget.($500,000.00)
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FR-12 0095-2021 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a professional
consulting service agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc. to provide
development and facilitation of a multi-agency table-top exercise and a
functional exercise to examine and validate the O’Shaughnessy Dam
Emergency Action Plan (EAP); and to authorize the expenditure of
$49,754.60 from the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund, Water Operating
Fund, Power Operating Fund, and Stormwater Operating Fund
($49,754.60).
FR-13 0110-2021 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a professional
engineering services agreement with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for
the Williams Castle Interceptor Project; to authorize a transfer within and
expenditure of up to $2,047,899.88 from the Sanitary General Obligation
Bond Fund; and to authorize an amendment to the 2020 Capital
Improvements Budget. ($2,047,899.88)
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: FAVOR, CHR. M. BROWN E. BROWN
HARDIN
FR-14 2970-2020 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute
those documents necessary for the City to grant encroachment
easements to Scioto Peninsula Holdings along High Water Alley. ($0.00)
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & JUDICIARY: FAVOR, CHR. TYSON DORANS HARDIN
FR-15 2981-2020 To authorize and direct the City Auditor to transfer $490,000.00 from the
general fund to the specialty docket program for the Franklin County
Municipal Court. ($490,000.00)
RULES & REFERENCE: HARDIN, CHR. E. BROWN FAVOR DORANS
HARDIN
FR-16 0196-2021 To enact new Chapters 1914 and 1915 of the Columbus City Codes
pertaining to the activation of body-worn cameras and the rendering of
first aid by the Columbus Division of Police.
Sponsors: Shannon G. Hardin, Mitchell Brown, Elizabeth Brown, Rob
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel V. Remy and Priscilla
Tyson
CA CONSENT ACTIONS
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION:
TYSON
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CA-1 0006X-2021 To honor, recognize and celebrate the life and service of Mr. Gregory
Jefferson and to extend our sincerest condolences to his family and
friends on the occasion of his passing, Thursday, January 7, 2021.
Sponsors: Priscilla Tyson, Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel V. Remy and Shannon G.
Hardin
HARDIN
CA-2 0208X-2020 To Honor and Recognize the 2020 MLS Cup Champion Columbus Crew
SC
Sponsors: Shannon G. Hardin, Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel V. Remy and Priscilla
Tyson
CA-3 0002X-2021 To Honor, Recognize, and Mourn the death of Andre’ Maurice Hill,
1973-2020
Sponsors: Shannon G. Hardin, Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel V. Remy and Priscilla
Tyson
FINANCE: E. BROWN, CHR. TYSON M. BROWN HARDIN
CA-4 0008-2021 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to associate all
General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance and to
establish purchase orders with the appropriate Universal Term Contract
Purchase Agreement for oil and greases for the Fleet Management
Division; to authorize the expenditure of $225,000.00 from the Fleet
Management Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency.
($225,000.00)
CA-5 0009-2021 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to associate all
General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance and to
establish purchase orders with the appropriate Universal Term Contract
Purchase Agreement with The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. for tires on
behalf of the Fleet Management Division; to authorize the expenditure of
$525,000.00 from the Fleet Management Operating Fund; and to declare
an emergency. ($525,000.00)
RECREATION & PARKS: E. BROWN, CHR. DORANS M. BROWN HARDIN
CA-6 0103-2021 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 Integrity Drive and Alum Creek Drive, and contract for
associated professional services in order for the Recreation and Parks
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Department to timely complete the acquisition of Real Estate for the Alum
Creek Trail - Integrity Drive Connector Project; to expend up to
$25,000.000 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to
declare an emergency. ($25,000.00)
CA-7 0132-2021 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks, with the approval of
the Director of Finance and Management and the Director of the
Department of Public Utilities, to sign an amendment to lease
agreements with the Columbus Aqua Ski Club, East Shore Yacht Club,
Scioto Boat Club, Buckeye Boat Club, Leather Lips Yacht Club, Hoover
Sailing Club, Columbus Sailing Club, the Quarry Homeowner's
Association, Hoovergate Homeowner’s Association, Jewish Community
Center, Hilliard Rowing Association, Dublin Crew, Upper Arlington Crew,
Westerville Rowing, and the Ohio State Crew (Hereinafter "Boat Clubs");
and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
CA-8 0138-2021 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into various
agreements with CMHA in order to finalize property rights and ownership
at Barack Recreation Center, Champions Parkland, Sawyer Community
Center, and Sullivant Gardens Community Center and Park; and to
declare an emergency. ($0.00)
PUBLIC SAFETY: M. BROWN, CHR. TYSON REMY HARDIN
CA-9 2782-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Safety to enter into an agreement with
the Ohio Traffic Safety Office, State of Ohio, to participate in the FFY
2021 Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) Training Coordinator Grant; to
authorize an appropriation of $38,509.51 from the unappropriated
balance of the General Government Grant Fund to the Division of Police
to cover the costs associated with this grant; to authorize a transfer within
the General Fund; to authorize a transfer of $922.75 from the General
Fund to cover Workers' Compensation costs associated with this project;
and to declare an emergency. ($38,509.51)
CA-10 0065-2021 To authorize the Public Safety Director to modify the existing contract with
TargetSolutions Learning, LLC/CentreLearn for computer-based distance
learning services for the Division of Fire; to authorize the expenditure of
$153,735.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency.
($153,735.00)
CA-11 0066-2021 To authorize the Director of Public Safety to modify the existing contract
with Kronos, Inc., for the Division of Fire, for subscription software
maintenance support for TeleStaff automated staffing software and
webstaff subscription services; to authorize the expenditure of
$126,168.84 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency.
($126,168.84)
CA-12 0100-2021 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety to modify a
contract with Ralph Andersen & Associates to provide nationwide
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executive level recruitment services related to the search for a new City of
Columbus, Fire Chief; and to declare an emergency ($0.00)
PUBLIC UTILITIES: DORANS, CHR. E. BROWN M. BROWN HARDIN
CA-13 3001-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction
contract with ProLine Electric Inc. for the 910 Dublin Road Standby Power
Improvements Project; to authorize the appropriation and transfer of
$129,202.00 from the Water System Reserve Fund to the Water General
Obligations Bond Fund; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure up
to $129,202.00 from the Water General Obligations Bond Fund; to
provide for payment of prevailing wage services to the Department of
Public Service; for the Division of Water; and to declare an emergency.
($129,202.00)
CA-14 0021-2021 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 Clintonville 1 - Roof Redirection - Blenheim/Glencoe (Part 2)
Project loan; to authorize the expenditure of $6,144.00 from the
Sewerage System Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency.
($6,144.00)
CA-15 0022-2021 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 - Green Infrastructure - Artane/Parkwood Project
loan; to authorize the expenditure of $11,639.00 from the Sewerage
System Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($11,639.00)
TECHNOLOGY: DORANS, CHR. M. BROWN FAVOR HARDIN
CA-16 0005-2021 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a
contract for the option to purchase Fiber Network Maintenance and
Restoration Services with Harris and Heavener Excavating, Inc.; 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-17 2896-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Service to grant consent and propose
cooperation with the Director of the Ohio Department of Transportation,
State of Ohio, for the FRA-US40-22.435 project; and to declare an
emergency. ($0.00)
CA-18 2920-2020 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 Roadway Improvements - Short Street -
Liberty to Sycamore Street Project; to authorize an expenditure of
$38,545.00 from existing Auditor’s Certificates; and to declare an
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emergency. ($38,545.00)
CA-19 2922-2020 To amend the 2020 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the
Director of Public Service to enter into agreements with the Director of the
Ohio Department of Transportation relative to the FRA-161-14.02 project,
PID 107792; to authorize the expenditure of up to $128.00 from the
Streets and Highways Bond Fund for that project; and to declare an
emergency. ($128.00)
CA-20 2986-2020 To amend the 2020 Capital Improvement Budget; to transfer cash
between projects within the Street & Highway Improvements Non-Bond
Fund; to authorize the appropriation of $250,000.00 in the Street &
Highway Improvements Non-Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of
Public Service to enter into a cooperative right-of-way acquisition
agreement with Delaware County for the Intersection - E. Powell Road
and Lyra Drive project; to authorize the expenditure of $250,000.00 from
the Street & Highway Improvements Non-Bond Fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($250,000.00)
CA-21 2989-2020 To accept the plat titled “Hamilton Road and Upper Albany Crossing
Drive Dedication”; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
CA-22 3003-2020 To amend the 2020 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City
Auditor to transfer funds and appropriation within the Streets and
Highways Bond Fund; to authorize the City Auditor to establish an
Auditor’s Certificate for the purpose of encumbering funds to be used to
pay railroad charges; to authorize the expenditure of up to $150,000.00
from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund to pay railroad charges; and to
declare an emergency. ($150,000.00)
CA-23 0003-2021 To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into agreements with,
and make payment to, the Stream + Wetlands Foundation for the
purchase of wetland mitigation credits relative to the completion of the
Intersection Improvements - Hilliard Rome Road at Feder Road project; to
authorize the expenditure of up to $15,600.00 from the Streets and
Highways Bond Fund to purchase these credits; and to declare an
emergency. ($15,600.00)
CA-24 0006-2021 To authorize the Director of Public Service to renew the Pedestrian Safety
Improvements - Sidewalk Trip Hazard Repair 2019 contract with
Precision Concrete Cutting; to authorize the expenditure of up to
$150,000.00 within the Street Construction Maintenance and Repair Fund
to pay for the renewal; and to declare an emergency. ($150,000.00)
CA-25 0016-2021 To authorize the Director of Public Service to execute agreements with,
and to accept a Zero Emission Freight Future Project grant in the amount
of up to $500,000.00 from, Clean Fuels Ohio; to authorize the repayment
of any unused grant funds at the end of the grant period, as may be
necessary; and to declare an emergency.
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CA-26 0029-2021 To authorize the appropriation of funds within the County Auto License
Tax Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to expend said
monies or so much thereof as may be needed for Franklin County
Engineer approved roadway construction and maintenance projects
undertaken by the Division of Traffic Management; and to declare an
emergency. ($0.00)
CA-27 0032-2021 To authorize the Director of Public Service to pay the City's annual
membership dues and fees to the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning
Commission (MORPC) for the Department of Public Service; to authorize
the expenditure of $525,808.75 from the Street Construction,
Maintenance, and Repair Fund (Fund 2265); and to declare an
emergency. ($525,808.75)
HOUSING: FAVOR, CHR. REMY DORANS HARDIN
CA-28 0017-2021 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute
any and all necessary agreements and deeds for conveyance of title of
four parcels of real property (0000, 1541, 1572 and 1578 Aberdeen Ave.)
held in the Land Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program and to
declare an emergency.
CA-29 0018-2021 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 (503 Fairfield Ave.) held in the Land Bank
pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program and to declare an emergency.
CA-30 0019-2021 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 (3326 Eakin Rd.) held in the Land Bank
pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program and to declare an emergency.
CA-31 0025-2021 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 (1551 E Rich St.) held in the Land Bank
pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program and to declare an emergency.
CA-32 0050-2021 To authorize the appropriation of $2,000.00 from the unappropriated
balance of the Housing/Business Tax Incentives Fund to the Department
of Development to provide funds for FY2021 for a 480 temporary
employee to assist with the Residential Tax Abatement program; and to
declare an emergency. ($2,000.00)
CA-33 0081-2021 To authorize the Director of Development to renew a contract with BCN
Real Estate Holdings LLC for maintenance of properties held by the Land
Redevelopment Division’s Land Reutilization Program up to $75,000.00;
to authorize the expenditure of up to $75,000.00 from the Land
Management Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($75,000.00)
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CA-34 0082-2021 To authorize the Director of Development to renew a contract with
Consolidated Services and Management for maintenance of properties
held by the Land Redevelopment Division’s Land Reutilization Program
up to $75,000.00; to authorize the expenditure of up to $75,000.00 from
the Land Management Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($75,000.00)
CA-35 0083-2021 To authorize the Director of Development to renew a contract with Jean
Lima, dba IBAR, for maintenance of properties held by the Land
Redevelopment Division’s Land Reutilization Program up to $75,000.00;
to authorize the expenditure of up to $75,000.00 from the Land
Management Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($75,000.00)
CA-36 0084-2021 To authorize the Director of Development to renew a contract with
Mowtivation for an additional year to provide for maintenance of
properties held by the Land Redevelopment Division’s Land Reutilization
Program; to authorize the expenditure of up to $75,000.00 from the Land
Management Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($75,000.00)
CA-37 0085-2021 To authorize the Director of Development to renew a contract with
Marcello Myers, dba Lawn Appeal, for an additional year to provide for
maintenance of properties held by the Land Redevelopment Division’s
Land Reutilization Program up to $75,000.00; to authorize the
expenditure of up to $75,000.00 from the Land Management Fund; and to
declare an emergency. ($75,000.00)
CA-38 0099-2021 To authorize the Director of Development to modify a contract with the
IMPACT Community Action Agency for the Hope Program to extend the
contract term and allow reimbursement for expenses incurred since
December 31, 2020; and to declare an emergency.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & JUDICIARY: FAVOR, CHR. TYSON DORANS HARDIN
CA-39 0119-2021 To authorize and direct the Administrative Judge of the Franklin County
Municipal Court to accept a grant award from the federal Office of Justice
Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance; to appropriate $903,289.00
from the unappropriated balance of the general government grant fund to
the Franklin County Municipal Court in order to continue, expand and
enhance the Court’s Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) program; and
to declare an emergency. ($903,289.00)
CA-40 0120-2021 To authorize and direct the Administrative Judge of the Franklin County
Municipal Court to accept a grant award from the federal Office of Justice
Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance; to appropriate $453,642.00
from the unappropriated balance of the general government grant fund to
the Franklin County Municipal Court in order to support and enhance the
Franklin County Municipal Court Adult Drug Court and Veteran’s
Treatment Specialized Docket programs; and to declare an emergency.
($453,642.00)
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: REMY, CHR. FAVOR DORANS HARDIN
CA-41 0123-2021 To set forth a statement of municipal services and zoning conditions to be
provided to the area contained in a proposed annexation (AN20-012) of
1.2± Acres in Mifflin Township to the city of Columbus as required by the
Ohio Revised Code and to declare an emergency.
CA-42 0124-2021 To set forth a statement of municipal services and zoning conditions to be
provided to the area contained in a proposed annexation (AN20-014) of
30.2± Acres in Hamilton Township to the city of Columbus as required by
the Ohio Revised Code and to declare an emergency.
ADMINISTRATION: REMY, CHR. E. BROWN TYSON HARDIN
CA-43 0034-2021 To authorize an appropriation of $32,000.00 from the unappropriated
balance of the Citywide Training Entrepreneurial Fund so as to allow the
Department of Human Resources to enhance the training supplies,
equipment and course offerings at the Citywide Training and
Development Center; and to declare an emergency. ($32,000.00)
CA-44 0048-2021 To authorize the Human Resources Director to expend $25,000.00, or so
much thereof as may be necessary from the Employee Benefits Fund for
the Ohio AFSCME Care Plan; and to declare an emergency.
($25,000.00)
CA-45 0052-2021 To authorize the Human Resources Director to modify and extend the
contract with the Dearborn National Life Insurance Company to provide
funding for run off administrative fees from February 1, 2021 through
January 31, 2022; to authorize the expenditure of up to $5,000.00 from
the Employee Benefits Fund, or so much thereof as may be necessary, to
pay the costs of said contract; and to declare an emergency. ($5,000.00)
CA-46 0054-2021 To authorize the Human Resources Director to modify and extend the
contract with The YMCA of Central Ohio to provide employee fitness
center management services from February 1, 2021 through January 31,
2022; to authorize the expenditure of up to $60,240.00 from the Employee
Benefits Fund, or so much thereof as may be necessary, to pay the costs
of said contract; and to declare an emergency. ($60,240.00)
CA-47 0098-2021 To authorize the Director of Human Resources to enter into a settlement
agreement with United HealthCare Services, Inc.; to accept funds in the
amount of $264,449.40; and to declare an emergency.
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES: TYSON, CHR. REMY E. BROWN HARDIN
CA-48 0013-2021 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify the
emergency shelter repair agreement with the YMCA of Central Ohio by
extending the Agreement (PO-209875) termination date to March 31,
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2021; and to declare an emergency.
CA-49 0076-2021 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify the
emergency shelter repair agreement with Southeast Inc by extending the
Agreement (PO-196106) termination date to June 30, 2021; and to
declare an emergency.
CA-50 0116-2021 To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept a grant from the
Ohio Department of Health for the COVID-19 Vaccine Needs
Assessment Grant Program in the amount of $20,000.00; to authorize the
appropriation of $20,000.00 to the Health Department in the Health
Department Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($20,000.00)
APPOINTMENTS
CA-51 A0152-2020 Appointment of Aden Mohamed, 437 Trinity Marsh Avenue, Columbus,
Ohio 43228 to serve on the Greater Hilltop Area Commission with a new
term expiration date of December 31, 2023 (resume attached).
CA-52 A0001-2021 Appointment of Kathy Green, 458 East Whittier Street, Columbus, Ohio
43206 to serve on the Columbus South Side Area Commission replacing
Bob Leighty with a new term expiration date of December 31, 2023
(resume attached).
CA-53 A0002-2021 Appointment of Liliana Rivera Baiman, 426 Reinhard Avenue, Columbus,
Ohio 43206 to serve on the Columbus South Side Area Commission with
a new term expiration date of December 31, 2022 (resume attached).
CA-54 A0003-2021 Reappointment of Jen Lynch, 213 West Como Avenue, Columbus, Ohio,
43202, to serve on the Columbus Civil Service Commission, with a term
expiration date of January 31, 2022 (biography attached).
CA-55 A0004-2021 Re-Appointment of Annie Ross-Womack, 823 1/2 East Long Street, Suite
200, Columbus, Ohio 43203 to serve on the Near East Area Commission
with a new term expiration date of June 30, 2023 (resume attached).
CA-56 A0005-2021 Re-Appointment of Rickey Duckett, 105 Winner Avenue, Columbus, Ohio
43203 to serve on the Near East Area Commission with a new term
expiration date of June 30, 2023 (resume attached).
SR EMERGENCY, TABLED AND 2ND READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION
FINANCE: E. BROWN, CHR. TYSON M. BROWN HARDIN
SR-1 0001-2021 To authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $1,426,368.80 of the
FY 2020 Community Development Block Grant-Coronavirus Relief
(CDBG-CV) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) for the Department of Finance and Management; to
authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into
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agreement with Impact Community Action for the administration of the
City's emergency financial assistance program; and to declare an
emergency. ($1,426,368.80)
SR-2 0007-2021 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to associate all
General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance and to
establish purchase orders with the appropriate Universal Term Contract
Purchase Agreement for automotive parts for the Fleet Management
Division; to authorize the expenditure of $4,500,000.00 from the Fleet
Management Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency.
($4,500,000.00)
SR-3 0010-2021 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to associate all
General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance and to
establish purchase orders with the appropriate Universal Term Contract
Purchase Agreement for fuel on behalf of the Fleet Management Division;
to authorize the expenditure of $2,500,000.00 from the Fleet Management
Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($2,500,000.00)
SR-4 0011-2021 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to associate all
General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance and to
establish purchase orders with the appropriate Universal Term Contract
Purchase Agreements for fuel and fueling services on behalf of the Fleet
Management Division; to authorize the expenditure of $2,100,000.00 from
the Fleet Management Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency.
($2,100,000.00)
SR-5 0012-2021 To authorize the appropriation and transfer of $1,744,169.25 of cash
assets from the Neighborhood Stabilization Program 2 to the Community
Development Block Grant; and to declare an emergency. ($1,744,169.25)
SR-6 0078-2021 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management
to enter into contract with the Greater Columbus Arts Council, Inc. for the
purpose of fostering and sustaining arts and cultural services that enrich
the Columbus community; to authorize the expenditure of $3,696,000.00
from the Hotel/Motel Excise Tax Fund in accordance with Section 371.02
(c) of the Columbus City Code; and to declare an emergency.
($3,696,000.00)
SR-7 0101-2021 To appropriate and authorize the City Auditor to transfer $3,968,643.50
from the Special Income Tax Fund to the Franklin County Convention
Facilities Authority Fund, for the purpose of providing secondary funding
in the event that Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority cannot
meet its debt obligations; and to declare an emergency ($3,968,643.50).
SR-8 0102-2021 To appropriate and expend up to $7,039,362.50 within the Special
Income Tax Fund for reimbursement to the RiverSouth Authority to make
lease payments, to appropriate and expend up to $1,846,250.00 within
the Special Income Tax Fund to the RiverSouth Authority to make lease
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payments; and to declare an emergency ($8,885,612.50).
SR-9 0162-2021 To authorize Columbus City Council to enter into a grant agreement with
Legal Aid Society of Columbus in support of the Financial Navigator
program; to authorize an appropriation and an expenditure within the
Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency.
($28,500.00)
Sponsors: Elizabeth Brown
PUBLIC SAFETY: M. BROWN, CHR. TYSON REMY HARDIN
SR-10 0044-2021 To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to
associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance
with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreements with
Life-Assist, Inc., Bound Tree Medical, LLC, Zoll Medical Corporation, and
Teleflex, LLC for the purchase of EMS pharmaceuticals and
miscellaneous medical supplies for the Department of Public Safety,
Division of Fire; to authorize the expenditure of $1,725,555.00 from the
General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,725,555.00)
SR-11 0188-2021 To authorize an appropriation within the Public Safety Initiatives subfund
for the purpose of acquiring and deploying a Police early warning system;
and to declare an emergency. ($250,000.00)
PUBLIC UTILITIES: DORANS, CHR. E. BROWN M. BROWN HARDIN
SR-12 2834-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction
contract with 2K General Company for the Security Enhancements - 910
Dublin Road Project; to authorize the appropriation and transfer of
$1,140,800.00 from the Water System Reserve Fund to the Water
General Obligations Bond Fund; to authorize the appropriation and
expenditure up to $1,140,800.00 from the Water General Obligations
Bond Fund; to provide for payment of prevailing wage services to the
Department of Public Service; for the Division of Water; and to declare an
emergency. ($1,140,800.00)
SR-13 2991-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction
contract with General Temperature Control, Inc. for the Southerly
Wastewater Treatment Plant Building Heat Improvements/Underground
Storage Tank Removal Project; to authorize the appropriation and
transfer of $5,486,800.00 from the Sanitary Sewer Reserve Fund to the
Ohio Water Development (OWDA) Loan Fund; to authorize the
appropriation and expenditure of $5,486,800.00 from the Ohio Water
Development (OWDA) Loan Fund; to authorize an expenditure up to
$2,000.00 for prevailing wage services to the Department of Public
Services within the Sanitary General Obligations Voted Bonds Fund; to
amend the 2020 Capital Improvement Budget; and to declare an
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emergency. ($5,488,800.00)
SR-14 3000-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction
contract with Elford, Inc. for the Dana G. “Buck” Rinehart Public Utilities
Complex Exterior Site Improvements Project; to authorize the
appropriation and transfer of $5,750,000.00 from the Water System
Reserve Fund to the Water General Obligations Bond Fund; to authorize
a transfer of $336,922.59 within the Water General Obligations Bond
Fund; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure up to $6,086,922.59
from the Water General Obligations Bond Fund; to provide for payment of
prevailing wage services to the Department of Public Service; for the
Division of Water; and to declare an emergency. ($6,086,922.59)
SR-15 0061-2021 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction
contract with Complete General Construction Company, Inc. for the
Brimfield Area Sanitary System Repair Project; to authorize the
appropriation and transfer of $1,219,047.60 from the Sanitary Sewer
Reserve Fund to the Ohio Water Development (OWDA) Loan Fund; to
authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $1,219,047.60 from the
Ohio Water Development (OWDA) Loan Fund; to authorize an
expenditure up to $2,000.00 for prevailing wage services to the
Department of Public Services within the Sanitary General Obligations
Voted Bonds Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,221,047.60)
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: FAVOR, CHR. M. BROWN E. BROWN
HARDIN
SR-16 2925-2020 To authorize the Director of Public Service to execute agreements with,
and accept funding from, the Ohio Department of Transportation relative
to the FRA-Columbus-PSIP-FY2021 PID 113293 project; and to declare
an emergency. ($0.00)
SR-17 0031-2021 To appropriate $9,700,000.00 from the unappropriated balance of the
Municipal Motor Vehicle License Tax Fund (Fund 2266) for anticipated
2021 operating expenditures for the Department of Public Service,
Divisions of Infrastructure Management and Traffic Management; and to
declare an emergency. ($9,700,000.00)
SR-18 0047-2021 To authorize the City Auditor to appropriate funds within the Gowdy TIF,
the Crosswoods TIF, and the Transportation Grants Fund; to authorize
the transfer of cash from the Gowdy TIF Debt Service Fund to the Gowdy
TIF Capital Projects Fund; to authorize the transfer of cash and
appropriation between projects within the Crosswoods TIF Fund; to
authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to enter into a
Construction Guaranteed Maximum Reimbursement Agreement with
White Castle Management Company; to authorize the expenditure of up
to $1,097,806.68 from the Gowdy TIF, the Crosswoods TIF, and the
Transportation Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency.
($1,097,806.68)
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE & JUDICIARY: FAVOR, CHR. TYSON DORANS HARDIN
SR-19 2980-2020 To authorize the appropriation of $4,094,077.00 from the 2021
unappropriated balances of the Franklin County Municipal Court Special
Funds to the Franklin County Municipal Court for all anticipated expenses;
and to declare an emergency. (4,094,077.00)
SR-20 0165-2021 To authorize and direct Columbus City Council to accept a $500,000.00
grant from The Ohio State University Alliance for the American Dream, a
collaboration with Schmidt Futures; to authorize the appropriation of up to
$500,000.00 from the unappropriated balance of the general government
grants fund; to authorize the expenditure of $235,750.00; to waive the
competitive bidding provisions of City Code; to authorize Columbus City
Council to enter into contract with Smart Columbus, LLC; and to declare
an emergency. ($235,750.00)
Sponsors: Rob Dorans and Shayla Favor
ADMINISTRATION: REMY, CHR. E. BROWN TYSON HARDIN
SR-21 0020-2021 To make appropriations for the 12 months ending January 31, 2022 for
the funding of the City employee insurance programs; and to declare an
emergency. ($205,692,240.00).
SR-22 0051-2021 To authorize the Human Resources Director to contract with Delta Dental
Plan of Ohio, Inc. to provide all eligible employees dental insurance
coverage from February 1, 2021 through January 31, 2022; to authorize
the expenditure of $7,750,000.00 from the Employee Benefits Fund, or so
much thereof as may be necessary, to pay the costs of said contract; and
to declare an emergency. ($7,750,000.00)
SR-23 0053-2021 To authorize the Human Resources Director to enter into contract with The
Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company to provide all eligible
employees short term disability insurance coverage from February 1,
2021 through January 31, 2022, and to authorize the expenditure of
$3,630,000.00 from the Employee Benefits Fund, or so much thereof as
may be necessary to pay the costs of said contract; and to declare an
emergency. ($3,630,000.00)
SR-24 0055-2021 To authorize the Human Resources Director to enter into contract with The
Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company to provide all eligible
employees life insurance coverage from February 1, 2021 through
January 31, 2022, and to authorize the expenditure of $1,300,000.00 from
the Employee Benefits Fund, or so much thereof as may be necessary to
pay the costs of said contract; and to declare an emergency.
($1,300,000.00)
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SR-25 0057-2021 To authorize the Human Resources Director to enter into a contract with
United Healthcare Insurance Company and to provide all eligible
employees medical, Rx and tobacco cessation programs and eligible
terminated employees with COBRA coverage from February 1, 2021
through January 31, 2022; to authorize the expenditure of
$191,846,000.00 from the Employee Benefits Fund, or so much thereof
as may be necessary to pay the costs of said contract; and to declare an
emergency. ($191,846,000.00)
SR-26 0059-2021 To authorize the appropriation from January 1, 2021 through December
31, 2022 for the funding of the Unemployment Compensation Program; to
authorize the expenditure of $1,000,000.00 or so much thereof as may be
necessary; and to declare an emergency. ($1,000,000.00)
SR-27 0060-2021 To authorize the Human Resources Director to modify and extend the
contract with Vision Service Plan to provide all eligible employees vision
plan administration from February 1, 2021 through January 31, 2022; to
authorize the expenditure of $1,076,000.00 from the Employee Benefits
Fund, or so much thereof as may be necessary, to pay the costs of said
contract; and to declare an emergency. ($1,076,000.00)
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES: TYSON, CHR. REMY E. BROWN HARDIN
SR-28 0072-2021 To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept a grant from the
Ohio Department of Health for the COVID-19 Enhanced Operations Grant
Program in the amount of $2,216,838.00; to authorize the appropriation of
$2,216,838.00 to the Health Department in the Health Department Grants
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($2,216,838.00)
SR-29 0130-2021 To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept a grant from the
Franklin County Board of Commissioners in the amount of $2,141,146.00
for the TB Control Program, which operates the TB clinic and provides
prevention, control, and monitoring services for the community; to
authorize the appropriation of $2,141,146.00 from the unappropriated
balance of the Health Department Grants Fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($2,141,146.00)
RULES & REFERENCE: HARDIN, CHR. E. BROWN FAVOR DORANS
DORANS
SR-30 0190-2021 To amend Section 377.02 of the Columbus City Codes to extend the
deadline by which the initial members of the Wage Theft Prevention and
Enforcement Commission may be appointed and seated; to amend
Section 377.12 of the Columbus City Codes to clarify that tax increment
financing agreements which pledge tax increment financing service
payments for the service of debt will not be subject to termination based
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upon a violation of Chapter 377 of the Columbus City Codes; and to
declare an emergency.
Sponsors: Rob Dorans
ADJOURNMENT
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