Legislation

To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Builderscape, Inc. for the Playground Renovations 2023-2024 Project; to authorize the transfer of $689,333.19 between the General Fund Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and the Recreation and Parks Bond Fund; to authorize the appropriation of $689,333.19 in the Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the appropriation of $1,667,681.11 within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the transfer of $1,667,681.11 within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $2,357,014.30 from the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund and Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($2,357,014.30)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to pay the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Loan Fee to the Ohio Water Development Authority for the WQAL Equipment - LC/MS/MS for Emerging Contaminants loan; to authorize the expenditure of $1,883.00 from the Water Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,883.00)

To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to modify an existing contract with E.L. Robinson Engineering of Ohio Co. for the Big Walnut Trail - Refugee Road to East Main Street Project to add additional funding; to authorize the transfer of $1,037,030.70 between the General Fund Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and the Recreation and Parks Bond Fund; to authorize the appropriation of $462,969.30 within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the appropriation of $1,037,030.70 in the Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the transfer of $462,969.30 within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $1,500,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund and Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,500,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to modify an existing contract with Orchard, Hiltz and McCliment DBA OHM Advisors for the Marion Franklin and Tuttle Pools Replacement Design Project to add additional funding; to authorize the transfer of $275,000.00 between the General Fund Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and the Recreation and Parks Bond Fund; to authorize the appropriation of $275,000.00 in the Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $275,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($275,000.00)

To rezone 6680 LOCKBOURNE RD. (43137), being 1.93± acres located on the east side of Lockbourne Road, 1,300± feet south of London-Groveport Road, From: L-M, Limited Manufacturing District, To: L-M, Limited Manufacturing District (Rezoning #Z25-004).

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a grant agreement to add additional funds in the amount up to $625,400.00 of U.S. Department of Treasury Emergency Rental Assistance 2 (ERA2) funds; to authorize the payment of eligible expenses; and to declare an emergency. ($625,400.00)

To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into a not-for profit service contract with Greater Columbus Convention & Visitors Bureau Inc DBA Greater Columbus Sports Commission in support of the “women win here” initiative; to authorize the transfer of $250,000.00 from the general fund to Recreation and Parks operating fund; to authorize an interfund transfer of $250,000 within Recreation and Parks operating fund; to authorize the expenditure of $250,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($250,000.00)

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to modify past, present and future contract(s) and purchase orders from HiTouch Business Services LLC to Staples, Inc. and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract modification to add funding for the Dam Engineering Services CT2 (DES2) project with Burgess & Niple, Inc.; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Water Bond Fund; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $200,000.00 from the Water Bond Fund for the contract modification. ($200,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a contract modification with HDR Engineering, Inc. for the Southerly Waste Water Treatment Plant Biofilter Cold Weather Reliability Improvements project; to appropriate funds within the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for this project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $2,137,238.13 from the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund to pay for the project. ($2,137,238.13)

To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into an advance-pay grant agreement with Four Seasons City Farm, a 501c3 non-profit organization, in support of summer youth programming; to authorize an expenditure in the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($100,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Advanced Civil Design, Inc. for the Hoover Reservoir Amenities Project; to authorize the appropriation of $244,620.00 within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the transfer of $244,620.00 within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $244,620.00 from the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($244,620.00)

To authorize the Executive Director of the Civil Service Commission to enter into a contract modification with Woodhull LLC to provide for Printer, Scanner and Multi-functional Equipment Maintenance and Supplies for the Civil Service Commission, to authorize the expenditure of $100.00 from the General Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($100.00)

To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Kramer Engineers Company for the Sammons Park Lighting Improvements Project; to authorize the appropriation of $90,970.00 within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the transfer of $90,970.00 within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $90,970.00 from the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($90,970.00)

Notice/Advertisement Title: City Council Zoning Agenda for July 14, 2025 Contact Name: Tiffany D. Friend Contact Telephone Number: 614.645.2814 Contact Email Address: tdfriend@columbus.gov

To authorize and direct the City Auditor to establish an auditor’s certificate in the amount of $250,000.00 for various expenditures for labor, materials, and equipment in conjunction with facility improvements within the Recreation and Parks Department; to authorize the transfer of $250,000.00 between the General Fund Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and the Recreation and Parks Bond Fund; to authorize the appropriation of $250,000.00 in the Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $250,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($250,000.00)

To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Greenscapes Landscape Company, Inc. for the Street Trees - Fall 2025 Project; to authorize the expenditure of $97,405.00 from the Recreation and Parks Tree Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($97,405.00)

To authorize the transfer and expenditure of $48,950.00 within the Sewerage System Operating Fund; to authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a grant agreement with the Friends of the Lower Olentangy Watershed: and to declare an emergency. ($48,950.00)

To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to execute an intergovernmental agreement with the Regional Council of Governments for the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging, to authorize a transfer of appropriations between objects within the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund, and to authorize the expenditure of $1,000,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund. ($1,000,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Ameresco, Inc. for the HVAC Controls Upgrades Phase 2 Project; to authorize the transfer of $996,807.00 between the General Fund Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and the Recreation and Parks Bond Fund; to authorize the appropriation of $996,807.00 in the Income Tax Set Aside Subfund; to authorize the expenditure of $1,153,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund and Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,153,000.00)

To authorize the City Auditor to enter into agreement with Leapwork LLC ($342,000.00) for test automation software and services for 3 years and to include annual renewal options subject to Council approval and appropriation; to enter into agreement with OnActuate Consulting US, Inc ($400,000.00) for software implementation services and professional consulting services; and to enter into agreement with Lighthouse Technologies ($50,000.00) for professional training and consulting services. To authorize the expenditure of $792,000.00 from the Auditor’s Bond Fund. ($792,000.00)

To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into an agreement with Columbus Downtown Development Corporation (dba Downtown Columbus Inc.) for the annual winter lighting of Bicentennial Park and the Promenade. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Miles-McClellan Construction Company, Inc. for the North Bank Pavilion Interior Renovation and Fountain Conversion Project; to authorize the transfer of $876,134.00 between the General Fund Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and the Recreation and Parks Bond Fund; to authorize the appropriation of $876,134.00 in the Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of $876,134.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund. ($876,134.00)

To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Pummell Construction Services, LLC for the Reservoir ADA Kayak Launches Project; to authorize the transfer of $182,689.00 between the General Fund Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and the Recreation and Parks Bond Fund; to authorize the appropriation of $182,689.00 in the Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the appropriation of $216,805.00 within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the transfer of $216,805.00 within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of $399,494.00 from the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund and Voted Bond Fund. ($399,494.00)