Legislation

To authorize and direct the Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter into contract with Franklin County Emergency Management and Homeland Security (FCEMHS) for the repair and replacement of tornado sirens and associated equipment; to authorize the expenditure of $80,215.56 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($80,215.56)

To Recognize the Historic Contributions of the Irish Community to the City of Columbus, Ohio and Celebrate March 17, 2025 as St. Patrick’s Day

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract modification with Resource International for the Construction Administration/Construction Inspection Services 2023-2025 contract; to authorize an amendment to the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation within the Water Bond Fund; and to expend up to $409,874.90 from the Water Bond Fund for the modification; and to declare an emergency. ($409,874.90)

To authorize the Director of Public Safety, on behalf of the Division of Support Services, to enter into contract with K.N.S. Services, Inc. for maintenance services for the Neighborhood Safety Cameras; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of $100,000.00 from the general fund; and to declare an emergency. ($100,000.00)

THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF WEDNESDAY MARCH 5, 2025 TREX Type: D5 To: Derby Worthington LLC DBA Derby Worthington 158 Hutchinson Ave Columbus, OH 43235 From: Depot Street Coffee House LLC 1st Fl & Patios & East Bldg & Walk In Cooler 36 E Depot St Pataskala, OH 43062 Permit #: 20854140005 New Type: C2 To: Forge Tavern LLC 1375 Bethel Rd & Patio Columbus, OH 43220 Permit #: 2808677 New Type: D2 To: O Nails Columbus LLC DBA O Nails 4954 N High St Columbus, OH 43214 Permit #: 6564311 New Type: D1 To: Spicy Cafe LLC DBA Spicy Cafe 2480 N High St Columbus, OH 43202 Permit #: 8400979 Transfer Type: D5A To: Olentangy C Bus Buckeye LLC 3031 Olentangy River Rd Columbus, OH 43202 From: FB Olentangy Suites LLC DBA Fairfield Inn & Suites & Patio 3031 Olentangy River Rd Columbus, OH 43202 Permit #: 65337060005 Transfer Type: D1 D2 D3 D3A D6 To: Bodi LLC 122 E Main St 3rd Fl Only Columbus, OH 43215 From: Cave Bar & Lounge LLC 122 E Main St 3rd Fl Only Columbus, OH 43215 Permit #: 0782522 Advertise Date: 3/15/2025 Agenda Date: 3/10/2025 Return Date: 3/20/2025

To amend the 2024 Capital Improvement budget; to authorize the transfer of funds within the Sanitary Bond Fund, the Upper Albany West TIF Fund, the Ulry Central College TIF Fund, and the Albany Crossing TIF Fund; to appropriate funds within the OPWC Grants and Loans Fund, the Street and Highway Non-Bond Fund, the Upper Albany West TIF Fund, the Ulry Central College TIF Fund, and the Albany Crossing TIF Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a construction services contract with Strawser Paving Co., Inc. for the Northeast MOU - Central College Ulry Road Reconstruction project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $15,376,256.51 from various funding sources for the project; to repay any unused grant funds at the end of the grant period; and to declare an emergency. ($15,376,256.51)

To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section E.20.100, Uses, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 3224 S. HIGH ST. (43207), to allow external accessory storage in the CAC, Community Activity Center District (Council Variance #CV23-073).

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a contract modification with Stantec Consulting Services Inc. for the Construction Administration/Construction Inspection Services 2023-2025 contract; to authorize the appropriation of funds in the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon the approval of a loan from the Ohio Water Development Authority; and to expend up to $494,528.30 from the Water Market Rate Fund. ($494,528.30)

To authorize a transfer between projects within the Safety G.O. Bonds Fund; to authorize the Director of Finance and Management to issue a purchase order to K.N.S. Services, Inc. for the installation of security cameras at the Columbus Fire Academy & Fire Administration Building; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Code; to authorize an amendment to the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the expenditure of $108,490.00 from the Safety G.O. Bonds Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($108,490.00)

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 with Harris and Heavener Excavating, Inc. for fiber maintenance and restoration services; and to authorize the expenditure of $300,000.00 from the Information Services Operating Fund. ($300,000.00)

To amend provisions of Ordinance 3412-2024 to establish the Columbus Advisory Commission on Disability Issues by enacting Chapter 177 of the Columbus City Codes; to repeal existing provisions of Ordinance 3412-2024; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with API Security Services & Investigations Inc. for security services at the City of Columbus, Recreation and Parks Department pools, sporting facilities, and public events; to authorize the expenditure of $200,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund 2285, and to declare an emergency. ($200,000.00)

To Honor the Carter - Hearns Family Reunion and Theme “Building Memories - Bridging Generations”

To authorize the Director of the Department of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Franklin County Historical Society, dba Center of Science and Industry for summer camp programming services; to authorize the expenditure of $60,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund. ($60,000.00)

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 Workspace Ohio LLC, dba Dupler Office for the purchase of office furniture, the Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreement with 2K General Company for general contracting services, and the Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreement with E2 Optics, LLC for cabling, hardware and services; to authorize the appropriation, transfer, and expenditure of $126,242.00 from the General Permanent Improvement Fund; to amend the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; and to declare an emergency ($126,242.00).

To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to apply for grant funding from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) NatureWorks grant program for the Joan Park Improvements Project. ($0.00)

To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into a grant agreement with the Franklin Park Conservatory Joint Recreation District for the city's share of the operation of the District in 2025; and to authorize the expenditure of $350,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund. ($350,000.00).

To authorize the expenditure of $295,680.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund for the 2025 lease-purchase payments to PNC Bank, National Association and Lake Erie Golf Cars, Inc.; to authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into the fifth year of a lease agreement with PNC Bank, National Association and Lake Erie Golf Cars, Inc. for the lease-purchase payments and maintenance of 385 golf riding carts; and to declare an emergency. ($295,680.00)

To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to accept a grant from the Ohio Department of Education & Workforce in the amount of $2,500,000.00 for the 2025 Summer Food Program; to authorize the appropriation of $2,500,000.00 to the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund; to enter into an agreement with Columbus City Schools in the amount of $2,300,000.00 for the preparation and delivery of meals for the Summer Food Program; to authorize the expenditure of $2,300,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($2,500,000.00)

To authorize the City Attorney, on behalf of the Department of Public Service, to modify the contract with Frost Brown Todd LLP for the provision of outside legal representation in the matter of Pheenix USH LLC D/B/A SPIN, v. City of Columbus, et al., Case No. 2:24-cv-004290; to authorize the expenditure of $85,000.00 from the Mobility Enterprise Operating Fund; to authorize the payment of expenses incurred prior to the creation of the resultant purchase order; and to declare an emergency. ($85,000.00)

To Recognize March 2025 as “Social Work Month”

To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to modify an existing contract with Ironsite, Inc. for the Whetstone Sports Field Improvements Project; to authorize the appropriation of $1,500,000.00 within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the transfer of $1,500,000.00 within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2024 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the expenditure of $1,500,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,500,000.00)

To authorize an appropriation within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund in support of Columbus Youth Council; to authorize the City Clerk to enter into contract with Prime Tours; to authorize an expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Codes; and to declare an emergency. ($54,050.00)

To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into year three (3) of a three (3) year contract with V.A.T., Inc. for transportation services; to authorize the expenditure of $129,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund. ($129,000.00)