Legislation

To authorize the Director of Development to execute grant agreements with numerous not-for-profit, social service agencies in an amount up to $4,570,000.00 for the Elevate! 2.0 Program; to authorize the provision of services for 12-month periods beginning January 1, 2025; to authorize the advancement of funds on a pre-determined schedule during the term of the agreement; and to authorize the transfer between object classes and the expenditure in an amount up to $3,492,000.00 within the Emergency Human Services Fund, and to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of funds an amount up to $1,078,000.00 within the Income Tax Set Aside Fund. ($4,570,000.00)

To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3, residential district; and 3312.49, Required parking, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 337 LINWOOD AVE. (43205), to allow a Type A family child care home with reduced parking in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-145).

To authorize the amendment of Ordinance 1564-2024 which was approved by City Council on July 5, 2024 to reduce the funding amount of the 2023 HOME Investment Partnerships Program grant funding in an mount up to ($79,487.00) as well as authorizes the expenditure in an amount up to $100,613.00 of 2018 HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) entitlement grant funds of HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; and to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a commitment letter, loan agreement, promissory note, mortgage, restrictive covenant, and authorizes the city to act as a lender for this project with the Homes on the Hill Community Development Corporation to construct a single family home in an amount up to $291,317.00; and declare emergency. ($100,613.00).

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To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into four (4) Universal Term Contracts for the option to purchase Wearing Apparel with Midwest Graphics & Awards, Challenger Teamwear LLC, Nickleson Enterprises Limited and ROI Marketing Company Inc; and to authorize the expenditure of $4.00. ($4.00)

To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.029, SR, suburban residential district; and 3312.49, Required parking, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 5012 SUGAR PLUM ST. (43230), to allow a Type A family child care home with reduced parking in the SR, Suburban Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-143).

To authorize the Director of Development to renew the agreement authorized under Ordinance No. 2044-2023 with Columbus Compact Corporation dba Columbus Empowerment Corporation, to add additional funding in an amount up to $178,501.87, and to extend the contract period for an additional 12-month term; to authorize the expenditure of $178,501.87 from the 2025 General Fund budget; and to declare an emergency. ($178,501.87)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a professional engineering services contract with GHD Consulting Inc. for the Walnut Street Sanitary Sewer Extension project; to authorize an amendment to the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation of funds within the Sanitary Revolving 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 $973,446.79 from the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund for the contract. ($973,446.79)

To honor, recognize, and celebrate the life of the Charisse D. Wilkins, 1988-2025

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To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a Downtown Office Incentive Agreement with WSA Studio (Wandel & Schnell Architects, Inc.) for a term of up to five (5) consecutive years in the consideration of twenty (20) net new full-time permanent positions with an estimated associated payroll of approximately $1,700,000.00 and the retention and relocation of twenty-four (24) full-time permanent positions with an estimated associated annual payroll of approximately $2,074,876.00 as provided in Columbus City Council Resolution Number 0088X-2007, adopted June 4, 2007. ($0.00)

To Call On the Ohio General Assembly and Governor DeWine to Fulfill Their Constitutional Duty to Properly Fund the Schools of Ohio

To accept the application (AN24-003) of Judy and Woodford Holzbacher for the annexation of certain territory containing 6.4± acres in Truro Township.

To authorize the Finance and Management Director, on behalf of the Facilities Management Division, to establish purchase orders for labor, material, supplies, and equipment related to the replacement of elevator belts at the 141 N. Front Street Building; To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreement with Fujitec America, Inc.; to authorize the transfer, and expenditure of $83,414.73 from the General Permanent Improvement Fund; to amend the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; and to declare an emergency. ($83,414.73)

To accept the plat titled “The Meadows at Shannon Lakes Townhomes” from Maronda Homes, Inc. of Ohio; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To authorize the Finance and Management Director on behalf of the Division of Facilities Management to modify the current contract with ABM Industry Groups, LLC, for the purchase of custodial services for the Columbus Public Health Department, to authorize the expenditure of $41,398.00 from the general fund; and to declare an emergency. ($41,398.00)

To accept the application (AN24-010) of Kashmiry Investments LLC for the annexation of certain territory containing 0.544± acres in Blendon Township.

This ordinance authorizes the appropriation and expenditure of up to $1,250,000.00 of HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME-ARP) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a commitment letter, loan agreement, promissory note, mortgage, and restrictive covenant with Knoll View Place, LLC in an amount up to $1,250,000.00 for the Knoll View Place project. ($1,250,000.00).

This ordinance authorizes the appropriation and expenditure of up to $1,500,000.00 of HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME-ARP) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a commitment letter, loan agreement, promissory note, mortgage, and restrictive covenant with Scioto Rise Place, LLC in an amount up to $1,500,000.00 for the Scioto Rise Place project. ($1,500,000.00).

To repeal Ordinance No. 0274-2025 in its entirety due to the fact that the contract with SoundThinking Inc. had expired and could no longer be amended. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of Public Service, to execute grant agreements with the Ohio Department of Transportation relative to the Safe Routes to School Program; to accept and expend grant funds; and to issue refunds if necessary after final accounting is performed. ($0.00)

To authorize the City Treasurer to extend its contract for banking services with Huntington National Bank; to authorize the expenditure of $7,000.00; and to declare an emergency. ($7,000.00)

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into three (3) Universal Term Contracts for the option to purchase Sports Apparel with Challenger Teamwear LLC, Nickleson Enterprises Limited and ROI Marketing Company Inc.; and to authorize the expenditure of $3.00. ($3.00)

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Protective Footwear with W.W. Grainger; and to authorize the expenditure of $1.00. ($1.00)