Legislation

To authorize payment of $5,974.34 from an established budget reservation to Milano Hospitality LLC; and to declare an emergency. ($5,974.34)

Notice/Advertisement Title: City Council Zoning Agenda for May 12, 2025 Contact Name: Tiffany Friend Contact Telephone Number: 614.645.2814 Contact Email Address: tdfriend@columbus.gov

To Honor and Recognize July 7th, 2025 as the 50th Anniversary of the National Association of Women Business Owners

To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with Ohio Bikers Stop Youth Violence for the Boots on the Ground initiative for the 2025-2026 school year; and to authorize the expenditure of $12,530.00 in the Neighborhood initiatives subfund. ($12,530.00)

To authorize the Public Safety Director to accept a grant award from the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio for 30 Division of Fire personnel to enroll in a Joint Hazard Assessment Team (JHAT) course, to appropriate $12,500.00 from the unappropriated balance of the General Government Grant Fund, to authorize the expenditure of up to $12,500.00 from the General Government Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($12,500.00)

To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Office of Construction Management, to enter into a construction contract with Setterlin Building Company for the East Central Health Upgrades project; to authorize an appropriation of $1,678,000.00, a transfer of $1,678,000.00 and an expenditure up to $1,678,000.00 within the Neighborhood Health Center Capital Reserve Fund; to provide for payment of prevailing wage services to the Department of Public Service; and to amend the 2024 Capital Improvements Budget. ($1,678,000.00)

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify a contract with Synagro Central, LLC for the Water Treatment Residuals Turnkey Dewatering Services Project for the Division of Water; to authorize the expenditure of $5,300,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund. ($5,300,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to execute those documents necessary to enter into a Lease Agreement for a 10-year term between the City of Columbus and the Columbus Ohio Fire Fighters Museum, Inc. for city-owned property located at 260 North Fourth Street, Columbus, Ohio.

To authorize the Director of Public Service, on behalf of the City of Columbus, to prepare and submit Urban Paving Program applications to the Ohio Department of Transportation; to execute agreements, accept and expend grant funds related to the Urban Paving Program; and issue refunds if necessary after final accounting is performed. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a Grant Agreement in an amount up to $2,000,000.00 with the Mid-Ohio Foodbank dba Mid-Ohio Food Collective for the Mid-Ohio Food Collective - Eastland Prosperity Center project; to authorize the appropriation of funds within the Income Set Aside Subfund and the Development Taxable Bonds Fund; to authorize the transfer of cash between the Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and the Development Taxable Bond Fund; to authorize the expenditure of up to $2,000,000.00 within the Development Taxable Bond Fund; and to allow for the reimbursement of expenditures prior to the purchase order. ($2,000,000.00)

To authorize and direct the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to make payments to Hanna Commercial, LLC, on behalf of the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging, to modify and extend the current four-year building maintenance service contract for an additional six months; to authorize the expenditure of $225,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code; and to declare an emergency. ($225,000.00)

To set forth a statement of municipal services and zoning conditions to be provided to the area contained in a proposed annexation (AN25-008) of 14.07± Acres in Jackson Township to the city of Columbus as required by the Ohio Revised Code and to declare an emergency.

To authorize the Director of Development to modify the contract with AmeriNational Community Services, LLC for loan servicing by adding $65,000.00, updating the scope of services as needed, and extending the contract end date; to authorize the expenditure of up to $65,000.00 from the General Fund. ($65,000.00)

To amend the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer cash and appropriation between projects within the Affordable Housing Bonds Fund; to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a Funding Agreement with the Central Ohio Community Land Trust Corporation to develop affordable housing; and to authorize the expenditure of $5,000,000.00 within the Affordable Housing Bonds Fund; to authorize reimbursement of expenses incurred prior to the purchase order; and to declare an emergency. ($5,000,000.00)

To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with the Greater Community Foundation; to authorize an expenditure in the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($10,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Education to enter into a contract with United Way of Central Ohio, Inc. for the purposes of acting as fiscal agent for the program, to assist in the planning and coordinating of services, and to distribute funds and program supports to after school providers; to authorize the expenditure of $2,000,000.00 from the general fund; and to declare an emergency. ($2,000,000.00).

To authorize the City Auditor to modify the existing contracts with Microsoft Corporation and Dell Marketing LP and provide funding for the support, hosting (including monthly Azure usage), and maintenance of Dynamics 365; to authorize the expenditure of up to $999,648.00, from the Department of Technology operating fund; and to declare an emergency. ($999,648.00)

To authorize the City Attorney, on behalf of the Civil Service Commission, to modify and increase the existing contract with Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP; to authorize the expenditure of $24,488.25 from the General Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($24,488.25)

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Distribution Switchgear with Professional Electric Products Co.dba PEPCO; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00).

To authorize the Executive Director of the Office of Education to enter into a grant agreement with various non-profit organizations to provide after-school programs and services; to authorize the transfer of $312,000.00 within the Office of Education General Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of $312,000.00 from the general fund. ($312,000.00)

To amend the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer cash and appropriation between projects within the Development Taxable Bonds Fund; to authorize the Director of Development to enter a grant agreement in an amount up to $1,850,000.00 with Community for New Direction Incorporation for property renovations to be used for mental health and substance use disorder outpatient treatment; to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,850,000.00 within the Development Taxable Bond Fund; to advance funding on a predetermined schedule; to authorize expenditures prior to the approval of the purchase order; and to declare an emergency. ($1,850,000.00)

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Sodium Chloride with Mid-American Salt Llc; and to authorize the expenditure of $1.00. ($1.00)

To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with the Ohio Black Expo in support of the Ohio Black Expo event week; to authorize a transfer within the General Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $20,000.00 within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; to authorize the expenditure of $30,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($50,000.00)

Notice/Advertisement Title: PROPERTY MAINTENANCE APPEALS BOARD May Agenda Contact Name: Jodee Young Contact Telephone Number: 614.645.7759 Contact Email Address: jayoung@columbus.gov