Columbus City Council
Regular MeetingColumbus, OH · April 5, 2021
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Columbus City Council
Monday, April 5, 2021 5:00 PM City Council Chambers, Rm 231
REGULAR MEETING NO. 15 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, APRIL 5, 2021 at
5:00 P.M. (via WebEx/virtual meeting due to COVID-19 stay at home order)
ROLL CALL
Present: 7 - Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
READING AND DISPOSAL OF THE JOURNAL
A motion was made by Priscilla Tyson, seconded by Rob Dorans, 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
1 C0005-2021 THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE RECEIVED THE FOLLOWING
COMMUNICATIONS AS OF WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31, 2021:
Transfer Type: C1 C2
To: JR Petroleum Inc
6750 Refugee Rd
Columbus Ohio 43110
From: Marathon Refugee LLC
DBA Marathon
6750 Refugee Rd
Columbus Ohio 43110
Permit# 4186750
Advertise Date: 4/10/21
Agenda Date: 4/5/21
Return Date: 4/15/21
Read and Filed
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION
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DORANS
2 0057X-2021 To Express Support for the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act.
Sponsors: Rob Dorans, Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Shayla Favor,
Emmanuel V. Remy, Priscilla Tyson and Shannon G. Hardin
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Priscilla Tyson, that this
Ceremonial Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
TYSON
3 0053X-2021 To recognize Franklin County Children Services and The Center for
Healthy Families - Commission on Black Girls on their joint Pinwheels for
Prevention Campaign; enhancing community awareness regarding child
abuse and neglect and the intersectionality of racism specific to Black
girls in Franklin County and to encourage support for the prevention of all
forms of abuse.
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:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
4 0056X-2021 To recognize Columbus Public Health and to celebrate April 5-11, 2021
as the 26th Anniversary of National Public Health Week - building
bridges to better health.
Sponsors: Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Shannon
G. Hardin, Emmanuel V. Remy and Priscilla Tyson
A motion was made by Priscilla Tyson, seconded by Elizabeth Brown, 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
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A MOTION WAS MADE BY PRESIDENT PRO TEM E. BROWN, SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER TYSON TO WAIVE THE READING OF THE TITLES OF
FIRST READING LEGISLATION: THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING
VOTE: AFFIRMATIVE: 7 NEGATIVE: 0
FINANCE: E. BROWN CHR. TYSON M. BROWN HARDIN
FR-1 0702-2021 To authorize the Finance and Management Director, on behalf of the
Fleet Management Division, to establish a purchase order with Leswego
Corp., DBA Anglin Equipment CJM Solutions, for the purchase of one (1)
Lincoln Rotary Lift; to amend the 2020 Capital Improvement Budget; and
to authorize the transfer within and the expenditure of $7,454.48 from the
Fleet Management Capital Fund. ($7,454.48)
Read for the First Time
PUBLIC UTILITIES: DORANS, CHR. E. BROWN M. BROWN HARDIN
FR-2 0717-2021 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to associate all
General Budget reservations resulting from this ordinance with the
appropriate Universal Term Contract / Purchase Agreement, with North
Shore Pump & Equipment Company for the purchase of Peerless Pump
Parts and Services for the Division of Water; to authorize a transfer and
expenditure up to $200,000.00 within the Water General Obligations
Bond Fund; and to amend the 2020 Capital Improvements Budget.
($200,000.00)
Read for the First Time
FR-3 0738-2021 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew a contract for
environmental regulatory compliance support services with GS-OH, Inc.
for the Department of Public Utilities, to authorize the expenditure of
$10,144.30 from the Power Operating Fund, $64,524.40 from the Water
Operating Fund, $72,340.50 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund
and $19,290.80 from the Stormwater Operating Fund ($166,300.00).
Read for the First Time
FR-4 0746-2021 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and increase an
engineering agreement with HNTB Ohio, Inc., for professional
engineering services relating to the SMART Street Lighting Project; to
authorize a transfer of up to $271,330.19 and an expenditure of up to
$622,886.47 from the Electricity G.O. Bond Fund; and to authorize an
amendment to the 2020 Capital Improvements Budget. ($622,886.47)
Read for the First Time
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FR-5 0756-2021 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement
with the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) for the
purpose of providing funding and support for the 2021 MORPC Water
Resources Program; to authorize the expenditure of $23,000.00 from the
Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund, $30,000.00 from the Water Operating
Fund, and $7,000.00 from the Storm Sewer Operating Fund
($60,000.00).
Read for the First Time
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: REMY, CHR. FAVOR DORANS HARDIN
FR-6 0775-2021 To agree to an adjustment to the City’s boundaries by consenting to
transfer approximately 0.289+/- acres from the City of Columbus to the
City of Hilliard.
Read for the First Time
CA CONSENT ACTIONS
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION:
M. BROWN
CA-1 0054X-2021 To Recognize the Clintonville-Beechwold Community Resource Center
for their 50 years of Service to the Columbus Community
Sponsors: Mitchell Brown, Elizabeth Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor,
Emmanuel V. Remy, Priscilla Tyson and Shannon G. Hardin
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
FINANCE: E. BROWN, CHR. TYSON M. BROWN HARDIN
CA-2 0672-2021 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management
to enter into contract with Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc. to provide
for cost of service studies, review and develop direct/indirect cost
allocation formulas, and internal fee analyses; to authorize the
expenditure of $76,960.00 from the Fleet Management Fund
($76,960.00).
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-3 0808-2021 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into three (3)
contracts for the option to purchase Traffic Pedestrian Signal Equipment
with Path Master, Baldwin & Sours and Peek Traffic Corp.; to authorize
the expenditure of $3.00 from General Budget Reservation
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BRPO001670; and to declare an emergency. ($3.00).
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
PUBLIC SAFETY: M. BROWN, CHR. TYSON REMY HARDIN
CA-4 0700-2021 To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to sell to
Officer Tim Shepard, for the sum of $1.00, a police canine with the
registered name of “Lucky” which has no further value to the Division of
Police; and to waive the provisions of City Code-Sale of City-owned
personal property. ($1.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
PUBLIC UTILITIES: DORANS, CHR. E. BROWN M. BROWN HARDIN
CA-5 0292-2021 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to associate all
General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the
appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreements for Lawn
Mowing Services and Weed and Vegetation Management for the
Division of Water; and to authorize the expenditure of $80,000.00 from
the Water Operating Fund. ($80,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-6 0294-2021 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to associate all
General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the
appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreements for Lawn
Mowing Services and Weed and Vegetation Management for the
Division of Water; and to authorize the expenditure of $60,000.00 from
the Water Operating Fund. ($60,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-7 0673-2021 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction
contract with Complete General Construction Company for the East Fifth
Avenue Street Lighting Improvements project in the amount up to
$296,726.45; to authorize an expenditure of up to $2,000.00 from the
Electricity G.O. (General Obligation) Bonds Fund 6303 for prevailing
wage services to the Department of Public Service, and to authorize the
expenditure of up to $296,726.45 from the 2020 Electricity G.O. (General
Obligation) Bonds Fund; and to amend the 2020 Capital Improvements
Budget. ($298,726.45)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-8 0678-2021 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew its contract with AEP
T&D Services, LLC for the purpose of providing training services related
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to a journeyman electrical apprenticeship program; and to extend the
contract to a new expiration date of April 6, 2022. ($0.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
NEIGHBORHOODS: DORANS, CHR. FAVOR TYSON HARDIN
CA-9 0485-2021 To authorize the Director of Neighborhoods to enter into a grant
agreement with Columbus City Schools for Linden McKinley STEM
Academy Agriculture Pathways Community Gardens Program to create
Community Gardens in the Linden neighborhood; to authorize the
transfer of funding between projects with the Development Taxable Bond
fund; to amend the 2020 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the
expenditure of $50,000.00 from the Development Taxable Bond Fund
7739; and to declare an emergency. ($50,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
TECHNOLOGY: DORANS, CHR. M. BROWN FAVOR HARDIN
CA-10 0668-2021 To authorize the Directors of the Department of Technology and the
Department of Public Utilities to modify a contract for professional
services with Hansen Banner, LLC., in accordance with the sole source
provisions of the Columbus City Code; and to authorize the expenditure
of $600,000.00 (which includes contingency funds in the amount of
$50,000.00) from the Department of Technology, Information Services
Operating Fund. ($600,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-11 0791-2021 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the
Department of Technology, to associate all General Budget Reservations
resulting from this ordinance with the Purchase Agreement for Harris and
Heavener Excavating, Inc. for fiber maintenance and restoration services;
to authorize the expenditure of $150,000.00 from the Information
Services Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($150,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: FAVOR, CHR. M. BROWN E.
BROWN HARDIN
CA-12 0704-2021 To authorize the City Attorney's Office to contract for professional
services, to negotiate with property owners, and to acquire fee simple
title and lesser interests in and to property needed for the Pedestrian
Safety Improvements - Worthington Woods Boulevard Sidewalks
(Sancus to Deer Creek) project; to authorize the expenditure of up to
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$350,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund for the project;
and to declare an emergency. ($350,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-13 0718-2021 To accept various deeds for parcels of real property to be used as road
right-of-way; to dedicate these parcels as public rights-of-way; and to
name said rights-of-way as public roadways as described within this
Ordinance. ($0.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
HOUSING: FAVOR, CHR. REMY DORANS HARDIN
CA-14 0794-2021 To authorize the Director of the Development Department to enter into an
agreement with the Affordable Housing Trust for Columbus and Franklin
County to facilitate the production of affordable housing and enhance
home ownership opportunities in Columbus; to authorize the expenditure
of 0.43% (presently estimated at $976,000.00) of the combined rates of
5.1% of the Hotel/Motel Excise Tax; and to declare an emergency.
($976,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-15 0798-2021 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a
contract with Republic Waste of Ohio, LLC for Licensed Landfill Services
for the Division of Code Enforcement’s Weed and Solid Waste
Abatement Program; and to declare an emergency.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-16 0807-2021 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 (537 Glendower Ave.) held in the Land Bank
pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program and to declare an emergency.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & JUDICIARY: FAVOR, CHR. TYSON DORANS HARDIN
CA-17 0860-2021 To authorize the City Attorney to modify an existing contract for special
prosecution with Kathleen Garber, Attorney at Law, for probable cause
determination and potential prosecution of matters pertaining to alleged
criminal wrongdoing by City Division of Police employees associated
with the police response to the George Floyd protests in amount not to
exceed $80,000.00; to authorize the transfer of $50,000.00; to authorize
the expenditure of up to $50,000.00 from the General Operating Fund;
and to declare an emergency. ($50,000.00)
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This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: REMY, CHR. FAVOR DORANS HARDIN
CA-18 0790-2021 To set forth a statement of municipal services and zoning conditions to
be provided to the area contained in a proposed annexation (AN21-005)
of 80.85± Acres in Prairie 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.
ENVIRONMENT: REMY, CHR. DORANS E. BROWN HARDIN
CA-19 0424-2021 To amend the 2020 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the
Director of Finance and Management to establish a purchase order with
ESEC Corporation for the purchase of two knuckle boom trucks for the
Division of Refuse Collection; to authorize the expenditure of up to
$433,200.00; and to declare an emergency. ($433,200.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-20 0586-2021 To authorize the Director of Public Service to renew the contract with
B&C Communications, dba Comproducts, Inc., for Radio Repair &
Maintenance for vehicles in the Department of Public Service fleet; to
authorize the expenditure of $45,000.00 for the second year of a five year
contract; and to declare an emergency. (45,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES: TYSON, CHR. REMY E. BROWN HARDIN
CA-21 0728-2021 To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept a grant from the
Franklin County Board of Commissioners for the Franklin County Rapid
Resource Center Grant Program in the amount of $10,000.00; to
authorize the appropriation of $10,000.00 to the Health Department in
the Health Department Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency.
($10,000.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-22 0752-2021 To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept a grant from the
Ohio Department of Health for the Public Health Emergency
Preparedness Grant Program in the amount of $13,387.13; to authorize
the appropriation of $13,387.13 to the Health Department in the Health
Department Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($13,387.13)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
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CA-23 0768-2021 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify
three emergency shelter repair agreements with Southeast Inc by
extending the agreement termination dates from December 31, 2020 to
June 30, 2021; and to declare an emergency.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
SMALL & MINORITY BUSINESS: HARDIN, CHR. FAVOR REMY TYSON
CA-24 0046X-2021 To approve the plan for improvements and services to be provided by the
Short North Special Improvement District, Inc.; and to approve the
properties of the municipal corporation in said plan for improvements
and services.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-25 0777-2021 To authorize the Director of Development to modify a contract with the
Economic & Community Development Institute for loan servicing to
authorize payments beginning April 1, 2021, and to extend the contract
completion date to March 31, 2022; and to declare an emergency.
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-26 0778-2021 To authorize the Director of Development to modify a contract with the
Community Capital Development Corporation for loan servicing in an
amount up to $38,600.00 for payments beginning April 1, 2021 and to
extend the contract completion date to March 31, 2022; to authorize the
expenditure of up to $38,600.00 from the General Fund; and to declare
an emergency. ($38,600.00)
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
APPOINTMENTS
CA-27 A0074-2021 Appointment of Tyler Ford, Principal, Founder, Oakridge Development,
to serve on the Wage Theft Prevention and Enforcement Commission,
with a new term expiration date of March 31, 2024 (resume attached).
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
Approval of the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Shayla Favor, seconded by Priscilla Tyson, 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
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SR EMERGENCY, TABLED AND 2ND READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION
FINANCE: E. BROWN, CHR. TYSON M. BROWN HARDIN
SR-1 0810-2021 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to execute a
License Agreement by and between the City and the Franklin County
Board of Elections for temporary use of classroom and storage space
located at 750 Piedmont Avenue; and to declare an emergency.
A motion was made by Elizabeth Brown, seconded by Priscilla Tyson, that this
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
RECREATION & PARKS: E. BROWN, CHR. DORANS M. BROWN HARDIN
SR-2 0890-2021 To authorize the Director of the Department of Recreation and Parks to
enter into a grant agreement with MY Project USA in support of the
Wedgewood youth soccer program; to authorize an appropriation within
the Reimagine Safety fund; to authorize a transfer between funds, to
authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Recreation and
Parks Operation and Extension fund; and to declare an emergency.
($75,000.00)
Sponsors: Elizabeth Brown
A motion was made by Elizabeth Brown, seconded by Rob Dorans, 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-3 0723-2021 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety, on behalf of
the Division of Support Services, to enter into contract with Intergraph
Corporation for maintenance services for the CAD system in accordance
with the sole source procurement provisions of the Columbus City
Codes; to authorize the expenditure of $497,573.22 from the general
fund; and to declare an emergency. ($497,573.22)
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-4 0761-2021 To authorize the City Auditor to appropriate $350,000.00 within the
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Reimagine Safety Fund and to transfer such funds to Public Safety's
General Fund; to authorize the Director of the Department of Public
Safety to modify a contract with The Research Foundation of the City
University of New York on behalf of Criminologist David Kennedy and the
National Network for Safe Communities at John Jay College to assist the
City in serious violence prevention; to authorize the expenditure of
$195,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency
($195,000.00)
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-5 0869-2021 To authorize the City Auditor to appropriate $112,891.00 within the
Reimagine Safety Fund and to transfer such funds and appropriation to
the Division of Police’s General Fund; to authorize the Director of the
Department of Public Safety to enter into contract with RQI for CPR and
first aid training; to authorize the expenditure of $53,000.00 from the
General Fund; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus
City Codes; and to declare an emergency ($112,891.00)
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-6 0888-2021 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a
grant agreement with Elements of Change in support of community
violence intervention; to authorize an appropriation within the Reimagine
Safety subfund; to authorize a transfer and appropriation of funds; to
authorize an expenditure of $500,000.00 within the general fund; and to
declare an emergency. ($500,000.00)
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-7 0891-2021 To authorize the appropriation of $225,000.00 in the Reimagine Safety
subfund to the Department of Public Safety, on behalf of the Columbus
Division of Police, for the Teens and Police Service Partners (TAPS)
Academy mentorship program; to authorize a transfer and appropriation
of funds; to authorize an expenditure of $225,000.00 within the general
fund; and to declare an emergency. ($225,000.00)
Sponsors: Mitchell Brown
A motion was made by Mitchell Brown, seconded by Priscilla Tyson, that this
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
RECESSED AT 6:33 P.M.
A motion was made by Shayla Favor, seconded by Priscilla Tyson to Recess
the Regular Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
RECONVENED AT 6:40 P.M.
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Priscilla Tyson, to Reconvene
the Regular Meeting. The motion CARRIED by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
PUBLIC UTILITIES: DORANS, CHR. E. BROWN M. BROWN HARDIN
SR-8 0363-2021 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to associate all
General Budget reservations resulting from this ordinance with the
appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreements for the
purchase of Bill Presentment Services with Level One, LLC. for the
Division of Power, the Division of Water and the Division of Sewerage
and Drainage; and to authorize the expenditure of $79,300.00 from the
Power Operating Fund, and $504,400.00 from the Water Operating
Fund, and $565,500.00 from the Sewer Operating Fund and
$150,800.00 from the Stormwater Operating Fund. ($1,300,000.00)
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Elizabeth Brown, that this
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
SR-9 0425-2021 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew and increase the
contract with New River Electrical Corporation for the Power Distribution
Installation and Restoration services for the Division of Power; and to
authorize the expenditure of $1,500,000.00 from the Electricity Operating
Fund. ($1,500,000.00)
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
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SR-10 0707-2021 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to establish a purchase order
to make payments to Delaware County for sewer services provided for
Fiscal Year 2021, and to authorize the expenditure of $2,200,000.00
from the Sewer Operating Sanitary Fund. ($2,200,000.00)
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
NEIGHBORHOODS: DORANS, CHR. FAVOR TYSON HARDIN
SR-11 0799-2021 To authorize the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to enter
into a contract with Cohear Public Benefit LLC in an amount up to
$80,000.00 to perform outreach and engagement work, develop
strategies to increase trust and reduce vaccine hesitancy, register
residents for the vaccine, and improve vaccination rates among
vulnerable populations; to waive the provisions of competitive bidding of
Columbus City Code; and to authorize the expenditure of up to
$80,000.00 for these services starting April 1, 2021 within the CARES
Act Fund; and to declare an emergency.
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Shayla Favor, that this
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: FAVOR, CHR. M. BROWN E.
BROWN HARDIN
SR-12 0733-2021 To appropriate funds within the Federal Transportation Grants Fund; to
authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with
Strawser Paving Company for the Pedestrian Safety Improvements -
Toronto Street Sidewalks project; to authorize the expenditure of up to
$368,957.16 from the Federal Transportation Grants Fund and up to
$36,895.72 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund to pay for the
project; and to declare an emergency. ($405,852.88)
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-13 0737-2021 To amend the 2020 Capital Improvement budget; to authorize the
Director of Public Service to enter into contract with Strawser Paving
Company for the Bikeway Development - Norton Road Shared Use Path
project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $899,643.84 from the
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Streets and Highways Bond Fund for the Bikeway Development - Norton
Road Shared Use Path project; and to declare an emergency.
($899,643.84)
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
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: REMY, CHR. FAVOR DORANS HARDIN
SR-14 0711-2021 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into
a dual-rate Jobs Growth Incentive Agreement with International Technical
Coatings for a term of up to five (5) consecutive years in consideration of
the company’s proposed capital investment of $14,200,000.00 and
creation of 67 net new full-time permanent positions with an estimated
annual payroll of approximately $3,151,830.00.
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Shayla Favor, that
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
SR-15 0750-2021 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into
a dual-rate Jobs Growth Incentive Agreement with Goosehead Insurance
Agency, LLC for a term of up to six (6) consecutive years in
consideration of the company’s proposed capital investment of
$1,335,000.00 and creation of 60 net new full-time permanent positions
with an estimated annual payroll of approximately $4,600,000.00.
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Shayla Favor, that
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
ADMINISTRATION: REMY, CHR. E. BROWN TYSON HARDIN
SR-16 0873-2021 To authorize the appropriation of $15,000.00 within the Job Growth
subfund for the Small Business Training Services Program; to authorize
and direct the Director of the Department of Human Resources to
implement the Small Business Training Services Program; and to
declare an emergency. ($15,000.00)
Sponsors: Emmanuel V. Remy
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, 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
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES: TYSON, CHR. REMY E. BROWN HARDIN
SR-17 0388-2021 To authorize the Director of Development to modify non-profit service
agreements with numerous social service agencies to address and
provide for multiple human service needs; to authorize the expenditure of
up to $1,216,241.00 from the Emergency Human Services Fund; to
authorize the expenditure of up to $3,248,666.00 from the General Fund;
and to declare an emergency. ($4,464,907.00)
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-18 0781-2021 To authorize the Director of Development to enter into a Grant
Agreement in an amount up to $1,400,000.00 with Directions for Youth &
Families to provide a capital grant supporting their new Crittenton
Community Center; and to declare an emergency. ($1,400,000.00)
A motion was made by Priscilla Tyson, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, that
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
SR-19 0782-2021 To authorize the Director of Development to enter into a Grant
Agreement in an amount up to $1,000,000.00 with Boys & Girls Clubs of
Central Ohio to provide a capital grant supporting their Investing in Great
Futures Comprehensive Campaign; and to declare an emergency.
($1,000,000.00)
A motion was made by Priscilla Tyson, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, that
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
SR-20 0783-2021 To authorize the Director of Development to enter into a Grant
Agreement in an amount up to $200,000.00 with IMPACT Community
Action to provide a capital grant to support the IMPACT 2020 campaign
supporting real property improvements and public benefit programs; and
to declare an emergency. ($200,000.00)
A motion was made by Priscilla Tyson, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, that
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
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SR-21 0859-2021 To authorize the Director of Development to enter into a Grant
Agreement in an amount up to $3,000,000.00 with the Alcohol, Drug and
Mental Health Board of Franklin County (ADAMH) to provide a capital
grant supporting the Franklin County Mental Health and Addiction Crisis
Center (Crisis Center); to authorize the expenditure of up to
$3,000,000.00; and to declare an emergency. ($3,000,000.00)
A motion was made by Priscilla Tyson, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, that
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
SR-22 0892-2021 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into
a grant agreement with Alvis 180 in support of the Help in Reentry
Employment program; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure
within the Public Safety Initiatives subfund of $250,000.00; and to declare
an emergency. ($250,000.00)
Sponsors: Mitchell Brown
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
SR-23 0893-2021 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into
a grant agreement with Lutheran Social Services in support of CHOICES
for Victims of Domestic Violence; to authorize an appropriation of
$50,000.00 within the Reimagine Safety subfund; to authorize a transfer
between subfunds of the general fund, to authorize an appropriation and
expenditure of $50,000.00 within the general fund; and to declare an
emergency ($50,000.00).
Sponsors: Priscilla Tyson
A motion was made by Priscilla Tyson, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, that
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
SMALL & MINORITY BUSINESS: HARDIN, CHR. FAVOR REMY TYSON
SR-24 0854-2021 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute a
grant agreement with Maroon Arts Group for sponsorship of the Pitch
Black Columbus events; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure of
$15,000.00 from the Jobs Growth subfund; and to declare an emergency.
($15,000.00)
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Sponsors: Shannon G. Hardin
A motion was made by Shannon G. Hardin, seconded by Shayla Favor, that
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Elizabeth Brown, seconded by Priscilla Tyson, to
adjourn this Regular Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:
Affirmative: 7- Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel
Remy, Priscilla Tyson, and Shannon Hardin
ADJOURNED AT 7:51 P.M.
The next regular Council meeting will be April 19, 2021.
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Agenda
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Columbus City Council
Monday, April 5, 2021 5:00 PM City Council Chambers, Rm 231
REGULAR MEETING NO. 15 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, APRIL 5, 2021 at 5:00
P.M. (via WebEx/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
1 C0005-2021 THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE RECEIVED THE FOLLOWING
COMMUNICATIONS AS OF WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31, 2021:
Transfer Type: C1 C2
To: JR Petroleum Inc
6750 Refugee Rd
Columbus Ohio 43110
From: Marathon Refugee LLC
DBA Marathon
6750 Refugee Rd
Columbus Ohio 43110
Permit# 4186750
Advertise Date: 4/10/21
Agenda Date: 4/5/21
Return Date: 4/15/21
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION
DORANS
2 0057X-2021 To Express Support for the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act.
Sponsors: Rob Dorans, Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Shayla Favor,
Emmanuel V. Remy, Priscilla Tyson and Shannon G. Hardin
TYSON
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3 0053X-2021 To recognize Franklin County Children Services and The Center for
Healthy Families - Commission on Black Girls on their joint Pinwheels for
Prevention Campaign; enhancing community awareness regarding child
abuse and neglect and the intersectionality of racism specific to Black
girls in Franklin County and to encourage support for the prevention of all
forms of abuse.
Sponsors: Priscilla Tyson, Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel V. Remy and Shannon G.
Hardin
4 0056X-2021 To recognize Columbus Public Health and to celebrate April 5-11, 2021
as the 26th Anniversary of National Public Health Week - building bridges
to better health.
Sponsors: Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor,
Shannon G. Hardin, 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 0702-2021 To authorize the Finance and Management Director, on behalf of the Fleet
Management Division, to establish a purchase order with Leswego Corp.,
DBA Anglin Equipment CJM Solutions, for the purchase of one (1) Lincoln
Rotary Lift; to amend the 2020 Capital Improvement Budget; and to
authorize the transfer within and the expenditure of $7,454.48 from the
Fleet Management Capital Fund. ($7,454.48)
PUBLIC UTILITIES: DORANS, CHR. E. BROWN M. BROWN HARDIN
FR-2 0717-2021 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to associate all
General Budget reservations resulting from this ordinance with the
appropriate Universal Term Contract / Purchase Agreement, with North
Shore Pump & Equipment Company for the purchase of Peerless Pump
Parts and Services for the Division of Water; to authorize a transfer and
expenditure up to $200,000.00 within the Water General Obligations
Bond Fund; and to amend the 2020 Capital Improvements Budget.
($200,000.00)
FR-3 0738-2021 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew a contract for
environmental regulatory compliance support services with GS-OH, Inc.
for the Department of Public Utilities, to authorize the expenditure of
$10,144.30 from the Power Operating Fund, $64,524.40 from the Water
Operating Fund, $72,340.50 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund
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and $19,290.80 from the Stormwater Operating Fund ($166,300.00).
FR-4 0746-2021 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and increase an
engineering agreement with HNTB Ohio, Inc., for professional engineering
services relating to the SMART Street Lighting Project; to authorize a
transfer of up to $271,330.19 and an expenditure of up to $622,886.47
from the Electricity G.O. Bond Fund; and to authorize an amendment to
the 2020 Capital Improvements Budget. ($622,886.47)
FR-5 0756-2021 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement with
the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) for the purpose
of providing funding and support for the 2021 MORPC Water Resources
Program; to authorize the expenditure of $23,000.00 from the Sanitary
Sewer Operating Fund, $30,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund, and
$7,000.00 from the Storm Sewer Operating Fund ($60,000.00).
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: REMY, CHR. FAVOR DORANS HARDIN
FR-6 0775-2021 To agree to an adjustment to the City’s boundaries by consenting to
transfer approximately 0.289+/- acres from the City of Columbus to the
City of Hilliard.
CA CONSENT ACTIONS
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION:
M. BROWN
CA-1 0054X-2021 To Recognize the Clintonville-Beechwold Community Resource Center for
their 50 years of Service to the Columbus Community
Sponsors: Mitchell Brown, Elizabeth Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor,
Emmanuel V. Remy, Priscilla Tyson and Shannon G. Hardin
FINANCE: E. BROWN, CHR. TYSON M. BROWN HARDIN
CA-2 0672-2021 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management
to enter into contract with Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc. to provide for
cost of service studies, review and develop direct/indirect cost allocation
formulas, and internal fee analyses; to authorize the expenditure of
$76,960.00 from the Fleet Management Fund ($76,960.00).
CA-3 0808-2021 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into three (3)
contracts for the option to purchase Traffic Pedestrian Signal Equipment
with Path Master, Baldwin & Sours and Peek Traffic Corp.; to authorize
the expenditure of $3.00 from General Budget Reservation
BRPO001670; and to declare an emergency. ($3.00).
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PUBLIC SAFETY: M. BROWN, CHR. TYSON REMY HARDIN
CA-4 0700-2021 To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to sell to
Officer Tim Shepard, for the sum of $1.00, a police canine with the
registered name of “Lucky” which has no further value to the Division of
Police; and to waive the provisions of City Code-Sale of City-owned
personal property. ($1.00)
PUBLIC UTILITIES: DORANS, CHR. E. BROWN M. BROWN HARDIN
CA-5 0292-2021 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to associate all
General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the
appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreements for Lawn
Mowing Services and Weed and Vegetation Management for the Division
of Water; and to authorize the expenditure of $80,000.00 from the Water
Operating Fund. ($80,000.00)
CA-6 0294-2021 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to associate all
General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the
appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreements for Lawn
Mowing Services and Weed and Vegetation Management for the Division
of Water; and to authorize the expenditure of $60,000.00 from the Water
Operating Fund. ($60,000.00)
CA-7 0673-2021 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction
contract with Complete General Construction Company for the East Fifth
Avenue Street Lighting Improvements project in the amount up to
$296,726.45; to authorize an expenditure of up to $2,000.00 from the
Electricity G.O. (General Obligation) Bonds Fund 6303 for prevailing
wage services to the Department of Public Service, and to authorize the
expenditure of up to $296,726.45 from the 2020 Electricity G.O. (General
Obligation) Bonds Fund; and to amend the 2020 Capital Improvements
Budget. ($298,726.45)
CA-8 0678-2021 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew its contract with AEP
T&D Services, LLC for the purpose of providing training services related
to a journeyman electrical apprenticeship program; and to extend the
contract to a new expiration date of April 6, 2022. ($0.00)
NEIGHBORHOODS: DORANS, CHR. FAVOR TYSON HARDIN
CA-9 0485-2021 To authorize the Director of Neighborhoods to enter into a grant
agreement with Columbus City Schools for Linden McKinley STEM
Academy Agriculture Pathways Community Gardens Program to create
Community Gardens in the Linden neighborhood; to authorize the transfer
of funding between projects with the Development Taxable Bond fund; to
amend the 2020 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the
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expenditure of $50,000.00 from the Development Taxable Bond Fund
7739; and to declare an emergency. ($50,000.00)
TECHNOLOGY: DORANS, CHR. M. BROWN FAVOR HARDIN
CA-10 0668-2021 To authorize the Directors of the Department of Technology and the
Department of Public Utilities to modify a contract for professional
services with Hansen Banner, LLC., in accordance with the sole source
provisions of the Columbus City Code; and to authorize the expenditure of
$600,000.00 (which includes contingency funds in the amount of
$50,000.00) from the Department of Technology, Information Services
Operating Fund. ($600,000.00)
CA-11 0791-2021 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the
Department of Technology, to associate all General Budget Reservations
resulting from this ordinance with the Purchase Agreement for Harris and
Heavener Excavating, Inc. for fiber maintenance and restoration services;
to authorize the expenditure of $150,000.00 from the Information Services
Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($150,000.00)
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: FAVOR, CHR. M. BROWN E. BROWN
HARDIN
CA-12 0704-2021 To authorize the City Attorney's Office to contract for professional
services, to negotiate with property owners, and to acquire fee simple title
and lesser interests in and to property needed for the Pedestrian Safety
Improvements - Worthington Woods Boulevard Sidewalks (Sancus to
Deer Creek) project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $350,000.00
from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund for the project; and to declare
an emergency. ($350,000.00)
CA-13 0718-2021 To accept various deeds for parcels of real property to be used as road
right-of-way; to dedicate these parcels as public rights-of-way; and to
name said rights-of-way as public roadways as described within this
Ordinance. ($0.00)
HOUSING: FAVOR, CHR. REMY DORANS HARDIN
CA-14 0794-2021 To authorize the Director of the Development Department to enter into an
agreement with the Affordable Housing Trust for Columbus and Franklin
County to facilitate the production of affordable housing and enhance
home ownership opportunities in Columbus; to authorize the expenditure
of 0.43% (presently estimated at $976,000.00) of the combined rates of
5.1% of the Hotel/Motel Excise Tax; and to declare an emergency.
($976,000.00)
CA-15 0798-2021 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a
contract with Republic Waste of Ohio, LLC for Licensed Landfill Services
for the Division of Code Enforcement’s Weed and Solid Waste
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Abatement Program; and to declare an emergency.
CA-16 0807-2021 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 (537 Glendower Ave.) held in the Land Bank
pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program and to declare an emergency.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & JUDICIARY: FAVOR, CHR. TYSON DORANS HARDIN
CA-17 0860-2021 To authorize the City Attorney to modify an existing contract for special
prosecution with Kathleen Garber, Attorney at Law, for probable cause
determination and potential prosecution of matters pertaining to alleged
criminal wrongdoing by City Division of Police employees associated with
the police response to the George Floyd protests in amount not to exceed
$80,000.00; to authorize the transfer of $50,000.00; to authorize the
expenditure of up to $50,000.00 from the General Operating Fund; and to
declare an emergency. ($50,000.00)
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: REMY, CHR. FAVOR DORANS HARDIN
CA-18 0790-2021 To set forth a statement of municipal services and zoning conditions to be
provided to the area contained in a proposed annexation (AN21-005) of
80.85± Acres in Prairie Township to the city of Columbus as required by
the Ohio Revised Code; and to declare an emergency.
ENVIRONMENT: REMY, CHR. DORANS E. BROWN HARDIN
CA-19 0424-2021 To amend the 2020 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the
Director of Finance and Management to establish a purchase order with
ESEC Corporation for the purchase of two knuckle boom trucks for the
Division of Refuse Collection; to authorize the expenditure of up to
$433,200.00; and to declare an emergency. ($433,200.00)
CA-20 0586-2021 To authorize the Director of Public Service to renew the contract with B&C
Communications, dba Comproducts, Inc., for Radio Repair &
Maintenance for vehicles in the Department of Public Service fleet; to
authorize the expenditure of $45,000.00 for the second year of a five year
contract; and to declare an emergency. (45,000.00)
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES: TYSON, CHR. REMY E. BROWN HARDIN
CA-21 0728-2021 To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept a grant from the
Franklin County Board of Commissioners for the Franklin County Rapid
Resource Center Grant Program in the amount of $10,000.00; to
authorize the appropriation of $10,000.00 to the Health Department in the
Health Department Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency.
($10,000.00)
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CA-22 0752-2021 To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept a grant from the
Ohio Department of Health for the Public Health Emergency
Preparedness Grant Program in the amount of $13,387.13; to authorize
the appropriation of $13,387.13 to the Health Department in the Health
Department Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($13,387.13)
CA-23 0768-2021 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify
three emergency shelter repair agreements with Southeast Inc by
extending the agreement termination dates from December 31, 2020 to
June 30, 2021; and to declare an emergency.
SMALL & MINORITY BUSINESS: HARDIN, CHR. FAVOR REMY TYSON
CA-24 0046X-2021 To approve the plan for improvements and services to be provided by the
Short North Special Improvement District, Inc.; and to approve the
properties of the municipal corporation in said plan for improvements and
services.
CA-25 0777-2021 To authorize the Director of Development to modify a contract with the
Economic & Community Development Institute for loan servicing to
authorize payments beginning April 1, 2021, and to extend the contract
completion date to March 31, 2022; and to declare an emergency.
CA-26 0778-2021 To authorize the Director of Development to modify a contract with the
Community Capital Development Corporation for loan servicing in an
amount up to $38,600.00 for payments beginning April 1, 2021 and to
extend the contract completion date to March 31, 2022; to authorize the
expenditure of up to $38,600.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an
emergency. ($38,600.00)
APPOINTMENTS
CA-27 A0074-2021 Appointment of Tyler Ford, Principal, Founder, Oakridge Development, to
serve on the Wage Theft Prevention and Enforcement Commission, with
a new term expiration date of March 31, 2024 (resume attached).
SR EMERGENCY, TABLED AND 2ND READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION
FINANCE: E. BROWN, CHR. TYSON M. BROWN HARDIN
SR-1 0810-2021 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to execute a
License Agreement by and between the City and the Franklin County
Board of Elections for temporary use of classroom and storage space
located at 750 Piedmont Avenue; and to declare an emergency.
RECREATION & PARKS: E. BROWN, CHR. DORANS M. BROWN HARDIN
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SR-2 0890-2021 To authorize the Director of the Department of Recreation and Parks to
enter into a grant agreement with MY Project USA in support of the
Wedgewood youth soccer program; to authorize an appropriation within
the Reimagine Safety fund; to authorize a transfer between funds, to
authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Recreation and
Parks Operation and Extension fund; and to declare an emergency.
($75,000.00)
Sponsors: Elizabeth Brown
PUBLIC SAFETY: M. BROWN, CHR. TYSON REMY HARDIN
SR-3 0723-2021 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety, on behalf of
the Division of Support Services, to enter into contract with Intergraph
Corporation for maintenance services for the CAD system in accordance
with the sole source procurement provisions of the Columbus City Codes;
to authorize the expenditure of $497,573.22 from the general fund; and to
declare an emergency. ($497,573.22)
SR-4 0761-2021 To authorize the City Auditor to appropriate $350,000.00 within the
Reimagine Safety Fund and to transfer such funds to Public Safety's
General Fund; to authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety
to modify a contract with The Research Foundation of the City University
of New York on behalf of Criminologist David Kennedy and the National
Network for Safe Communities at John Jay College to assist the City in
serious violence prevention; to authorize the expenditure of $195,000.00
from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency ($195,000.00)
SR-5 0869-2021 To authorize the City Auditor to appropriate $112,891.00 within the
Reimagine Safety Fund and to transfer such funds and appropriation to
the Division of Police’s General Fund; to authorize the Director of the
Department of Public Safety to enter into contract with RQI for CPR and
first aid training; to authorize the expenditure of $53,000.00 from the
General Fund; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus
City Codes; and to declare an emergency ($112,891.00)
SR-6 0888-2021 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a
grant agreement with Elements of Change in support of community
violence intervention; to authorize an appropriation within the Reimagine
Safety subfund; to authorize a transfer and appropriation of funds; to
authorize an expenditure of $500,000.00 within the general fund; and to
declare an emergency. ($500,000.00)
SR-7 0891-2021 To authorize the appropriation of $225,000.00 in the Reimagine Safety
subfund to the Department of Public Safety, on behalf of the Columbus
Division of Police, for the Teens and Police Service Partners (TAPS)
Academy mentorship program; to authorize a transfer and appropriation
of funds; to authorize an expenditure of $225,000.00 within the general
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fund; and to declare an emergency. ($225,000.00)
Sponsors: Mitchell Brown
PUBLIC UTILITIES: DORANS, CHR. E. BROWN M. BROWN HARDIN
SR-8 0363-2021 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to associate all
General Budget reservations resulting from this ordinance with the
appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreements for the
purchase of Bill Presentment Services with Level One, LLC. for the
Division of Power, the Division of Water and the Division of Sewerage
and Drainage; and to authorize the expenditure of $79,300.00 from the
Power Operating Fund, and $504,400.00 from the Water Operating Fund,
and $565,500.00 from the Sewer Operating Fund and $150,800.00 from
the Stormwater Operating Fund. ($1,300,000.00)
SR-9 0425-2021 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew and increase the
contract with New River Electrical Corporation for the Power Distribution
Installation and Restoration services for the Division of Power; and to
authorize the expenditure of $1,500,000.00 from the Electricity Operating
Fund. ($1,500,000.00)
SR-10 0707-2021 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to establish a purchase order
to make payments to Delaware County for sewer services provided for
Fiscal Year 2021, and to authorize the expenditure of $2,200,000.00 from
the Sewer Operating Sanitary Fund. ($2,200,000.00)
NEIGHBORHOODS: DORANS, CHR. FAVOR TYSON HARDIN
SR-11 0799-2021 To authorize the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to enter
into a contract with Cohear Public Benefit LLC in an amount up to
$80,000.00 to perform outreach and engagement work, develop
strategies to increase trust and reduce vaccine hesitancy, register
residents for the vaccine, and improve vaccination rates among
vulnerable populations; to waive the provisions of competitive bidding of
Columbus City Code; and to authorize the expenditure of up to
$80,000.00 for these services starting April 1, 2021 within the CARES
Act Fund; and to declare an emergency.
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: FAVOR, CHR. M. BROWN E. BROWN
HARDIN
SR-12 0733-2021 To appropriate funds within the Federal Transportation Grants Fund; to
authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with
Strawser Paving Company for the Pedestrian Safety Improvements -
Toronto Street Sidewalks project; to authorize the expenditure of up to
$368,957.16 from the Federal Transportation Grants Fund and up to
$36,895.72 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund to pay for the
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project; and to declare an emergency. ($405,852.88)
SR-13 0737-2021 To amend the 2020 Capital Improvement budget; to authorize the Director
of Public Service to enter into contract with Strawser Paving Company for
the Bikeway Development - Norton Road Shared Use Path project; to
authorize the expenditure of up to $899,643.84 from the Streets and
Highways Bond Fund for the Bikeway Development - Norton Road
Shared Use Path project; and to declare an emergency. ($899,643.84)
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: REMY, CHR. FAVOR DORANS HARDIN
SR-14 0711-2021 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into
a dual-rate Jobs Growth Incentive Agreement with International Technical
Coatings for a term of up to five (5) consecutive years in consideration of
the company’s proposed capital investment of $14,200,000.00 and
creation of 67 net new full-time permanent positions with an estimated
annual payroll of approximately $3,151,830.00.
SR-15 0750-2021 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into
a dual-rate Jobs Growth Incentive Agreement with Goosehead Insurance
Agency, LLC for a term of up to six (6) consecutive years in consideration
of the company’s proposed capital investment of $1,335,000.00 and
creation of 60 net new full-time permanent positions with an estimated
annual payroll of approximately $4,600,000.00.
ADMINISTRATION: REMY, CHR. E. BROWN TYSON HARDIN
SR-16 0873-2021 To authorize the appropriation of $15,000.00 within the Job Growth
subfund for the Small Business Training Services Program; to authorize
and direct the Director of the Department of Human Resources to
implement the Small Business Training Services Program; and to declare
an emergency. ($15,000.00)
Sponsors: Emmanuel V. Remy
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES: TYSON, CHR. REMY E. BROWN HARDIN
SR-17 0388-2021 To authorize the Director of Development to modify non-profit service
agreements with numerous social service agencies to address and
provide for multiple human service needs; to authorize the expenditure of
up to $1,216,241.00 from the Emergency Human Services Fund; to
authorize the expenditure of up to $3,248,666.00 from the General Fund;
and to declare an emergency. ($4,464,907.00)
SR-18 0781-2021 To authorize the Director of Development to enter into a Grant Agreement
in an amount up to $1,400,000.00 with Directions for Youth & Families to
provide a capital grant supporting their new Crittenton Community Center;
and to declare an emergency. ($1,400,000.00)
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SR-19 0782-2021 To authorize the Director of Development to enter into a Grant Agreement
in an amount up to $1,000,000.00 with Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Ohio
to provide a capital grant supporting their Investing in Great Futures
Comprehensive Campaign; and to declare an emergency.
($1,000,000.00)
SR-20 0783-2021 To authorize the Director of Development to enter into a Grant Agreement
in an amount up to $200,000.00 with IMPACT Community Action to
provide a capital grant to support the IMPACT 2020 campaign supporting
real property improvements and public benefit programs; and to declare
an emergency. ($200,000.00)
SR-21 0859-2021 To authorize the Director of Development to enter into a Grant Agreement
in an amount up to $3,000,000.00 with the Alcohol, Drug and Mental
Health Board of Franklin County (ADAMH) to provide a capital grant
supporting the Franklin County Mental Health and Addiction Crisis Center
(Crisis Center); to authorize the expenditure of up to $3,000,000.00; and
to declare an emergency. ($3,000,000.00)
SR-22 0892-2021 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into
a grant agreement with Alvis 180 in support of the Help in Reentry
Employment program; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure
within the Public Safety Initiatives subfund of $250,000.00; and to declare
an emergency. ($250,000.00)
Sponsors: Mitchell Brown
SR-23 0893-2021 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into
a grant agreement with Lutheran Social Services in support of CHOICES
for Victims of Domestic Violence; to authorize an appropriation of
$50,000.00 within the Reimagine Safety subfund; to authorize a transfer
between subfunds of the general fund, to authorize an appropriation and
expenditure of $50,000.00 within the general fund; and to declare an
emergency ($50,000.00).
Sponsors: Priscilla Tyson
SMALL & MINORITY BUSINESS: HARDIN, CHR. FAVOR REMY TYSON
SR-24 0854-2021 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute a
grant agreement with Maroon Arts Group for sponsorship of the Pitch
Black Columbus events; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure of
$15,000.00 from the Jobs Growth subfund; and to declare an emergency.
($15,000.00)
Sponsors: Shannon G. Hardin
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ADJOURNMENT
The next regular Council meeting will be April 19, 2021.
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