Legislation

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute grant agreements with the Scioto Peninsula Association, Inc. to provide funding for various security enhancement initiatives within the Scioto Peninsula development area; to authorize the transfer of appropriation of funds within the Mobility Enterprise Fund; to authorize an expenditure in an amount up to $140,000.00 from the Mobility Enterprise Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($140,000.00)

Appointment of Jack Chambers, 252 South Cypress Avenue, Columbus, OH 43223, to serve on the Franklinton Area Commission, replacing Jason Boylan, with a new term start date of February 1, 2025 and an expiration date of December 31, 2026 (resume attached).

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute grant agreements with the Ohio Department of Transportation relative to the Highway Safety Improvement Program, to accept and expend awarded grant funds, and to issue refunds, if necessary, for approved projects. ($0.00)

Appointment of Robert Leis III, 519 Fairwood Avenue, Columbus, OH 43205, to serve on the Near East Area Commission, replacing Jennifer Hunt, with a new term start date of February 13, 2025 and an expiration date of December 31, 2025 (resume attached).

Appointment of Allyssa Graves, 838 Campbell Avenue, Columbus, OH 43223, to serve on the Franklinton Area Commission, replacing Johnny Riddle, with a new term start date of January 1, 2025 and an expiration date of December 31, 2027 (resume attached).

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety to renew a grant agreement with the Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation, to support the continued provision of Critical Incident investigations; to authorize the transfer of $350,000.00 between object classes within the Department of Public Safety's General Fund Budget; to authorize the expenditure of $350,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($350,000.00).

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a service agreement with T&M Associates for Environmental Management System and Environmental Compliance Support Services; and to authorize the expenditure of $297,500.00 split between the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($297,500.00)

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 Sanitary Bond Fund and within the Storm Bond Fund; and to expend up to $229,324.96 from the Sanitary Bond Fund and the Storm Bond Fund for this modification. ($229,324.96)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a contract with Priscilla Tyson Consulting, LLC to assist in the completion and opening of the Poindexter Village Museum and Cultural Center; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure in an amount up to $50,000.00 within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; to authorize an expenditure in an amount up to $75,000.00 from the Department of Development general fund; to allow for reimbursement of expenditures incurred prior to the purchase order; and to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code. ($125,000.00)

To authorize the Board of Health to enter into a not-for-profit contract with Ohio State University on behalf of its Wexner Medical Center (OSU) for implementation, hosting, and ongoing support of an electronic medical record system, in accordance with Columbus City Codes; to authorize the expenditure of $1,337,465.00 from the Health Department Grant fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,337,465.00)

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify the contract with Glaus, Pyle, Schomer, Burns, and Dehaven, Inc, for the Sanitary Pump Station Evaluation and Upgrade Program Project; to authorize the appropriation of funds within the Sanitary - Fresh Water Market Rate Program Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon the approval of a loan from the Ohio Water development Authority; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $300,000.00 from the Sanitary - Fresh Water Market Rate Program Fund for the contract modification. ($300,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Facilities Management Division, to enter into contract with Setterlin Building Company for the Municipal Court Building Parent’s Room Renovation Project; to authorize an amendment to the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer and expenditure of $27,030.00 within the Construction Management Capital Improvement Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($27,030.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter into a grant agreement with the Short North Alliance in support of the Business District Safety Enhancements Program; to authorize the transfer of $250,000.00 from the Citywide Account to the Department of Public Safety's General Fund Budget; to authorize the expenditure of $250,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($250,000.00)

To authorize and direct the Director of the Department of Recreation and Parks to increase a not-for-profit service contract with the Pickaway County Commission on Aging, Inc. to provide social and nutrition services to older adults in Central Ohio for the period of January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025; and to authorize the expenditure of $150,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($150,000.00)

To authorize the Director of Building and Zoning Services to modify an existing service contract with Touchstone IQ to add natural gas automated benchmarking services; to authorize an appropriation in the Development Services Fund; and to authorize an expenditure from the Development Services Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($75,000.00)

To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Office of Construction Management, to enter into a construction contract with General Temperature Control for the Department of Public Safety’s Fire Station 17 - HVAC Renovations project; to authorize a transfer of $30,375.00 and expenditure up to $200,375.00 within the Safety General Obligations Bond Fund; to provide for payment of prevailing wage services to the Department of Public Service; and to amend the 2024 Capital Improvements Budget. ($200,375.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute an amendment to the Neighborhood Structured Parking Incentive Contribution Agreement dated May 12, 2021 by and among the City, The Gravity Project 2, LLC, and its affiliates who are a party thereof to change the completion deadline for McDowell Place to align with the original intent under the Economic Development Agreement dated September 27, 2019 and to add 935 Cassady LLC as a party; to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into and execute other documents pertinent to the disposition of the Gravity 2 project from the current owner(s) to new owner(s), to the extent applicable, including but not limited to, consenting to such transaction(s), certifying certain requirements met under current agreements described herein related to the Gravity 2 project for which the City is a party, and approving assignment and assumptions of such agreements; and to declare an emergency.

To honor, recognize and celebrate the life of Robert Yance “Bob” Farrington Sr.

Appointment of Greg Koltun to serve on the Board of Wellfield Protection Appeals, replacing Jim Mangus, with a term expiration date of March 31, 2030 (resume attached).

CANCELED 3/24/25 Notice/Advertisement Title: Public Hearing - Zone In Phase I Updates - Proposed SR-161/Northland Map & Title 34 Contact Name: Kevin McCain Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-5829 Contact Email Address: kbmccain@columbus.gov

To Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Mozart’s Bakery and Event Space

Notice/Advertisement Title: Development Commission Zoning Meeting Agenda - March 13, 2025 Contact Name: Tim Dietrich Contact Telephone Number: (614) 645-6665 Contact Email Address: tedietrich@columbus.gov

To authorize and direct the Director of the Department of Public Safety, on behalf of the Division of Support Services, to enter into a contract with Motorola Solutions Inc. for the maintenance and support of the City's 800MHz radio P-25 digital system in accordance with the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Code; to authorize an expenditure of $1,142,396.04 from Public Safety's General Fund budget; and to declare an emergency. ($1,142,396.04).

Notice/Advertisement Title: City Council Zoning Agenda for March 10, 2025 Contact Name: Tiffany Friend Contact Telephone Number: 614.645.2814 Contact Email Address: tdfriend@columbus.gov