Legislation

Appointment of Sam Simmons, Upper Arlington Parks and Recreation Department to serve on the Columbus Tree Sub Commission with a term expiration date of 12/31/2030 (resume attached).

Appointment of Rachel Robinson, 280 Reeb Avenue, Columbus, OH 43207, to serve on the Columbus Southside Area Commission, with a new term start date of January 1, 2025 and an expiration date of December 31, 2027 (resume attached).

Appointment of Shelly Douglas, Green Columbus to serve on the Columbus Tree Subcommission with a term expiration date of 12/31/2030 (resume attached).

Appointment of Ralph Carter, 1415 East 18th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43211, to serve on the South Linden Area Commission, replacing Levi Hairston, with a new term start date of January 21, 2025 and an expiration date of December 31, 2027 (resume attached).

To authorize the Director of Public Service to establish a purchase order with the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO) for landfill use by the Division of Infrastructure Management and the Division of Traffic Management; to authorize the expenditure of $255,000.00 from the Street Construction, Maintenance, and Repair Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($255,000.00)

Appointment of Dr. Robert J Graessle, founder of Basecamp Recovery Center, to serve on the OneOhio Region 1 Board of Governance, with a term expiration date of September 20, 2026 (biography attached).

To amend the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of funds within the General Permanent Improvement Fund; to appropriate funds within the General Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to enter into a professional services contract with Abbot Studios for the Facilities - Marion Road Refuse Warehouse Renovation project; and to authorize the expenditure of $500,000.00 from the General Permanent Improvement Fund to pay for this contract. ($500,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with various previously established Universal Term Contracts for maintenance on behalf of the Facilities Management Division; to authorize the expenditure of $500,000.00 from the general fund; and to declare an emergency. ($500,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with Franklin County for the receipt of wireless 9-1-1 Government Assistance Funds; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

Notice/Advertisement Title: Community Benefits Agreement Advisory Committee Meeting - March 7, 2025 Contact Name: Kevin McCain Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-5829 Contact Email Address: kbmccain@columbus.gov

Notice/Advertisement Title: Communications02192025 Contact Email Address: mlboone@columbus.gov

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a construction services contract modification with D & M Painting Corp. for the Rome-Hilliard West Tank Painting Improvements project; to authorize an amendment to the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Water Bond Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of $28,501.81 for the project. ($28,501.81)

Reappointment of Alistair Reynolds, Division of Forestry, Ohio Department of Natural Resources to serve on the Columbus Tree Subcommission with a new term expiration date 12/31/2030 (resume attached).

To rezone 5295 N. HAMILTON RD. (43230), being 19.80± acres located on the west side of North Hamilton Road, at the terminus of Thompson Road, From: L-C-4, Limited Commercial District, To: L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z24-042).

Appointment of Aaron Hopkins, 1241 Wilson Avenue, Columbus, OH 43206, to serve on the Columbus Southside Area Commission, with a new term start date of January 1, 2025 and an expiration date of December 31, 2027 (resume attached).

Appointment of Jordan Henderson, Nationwide Children’s Hospital Healthy Homes to serve on the Columbus Tree Sub Commission with a term expiration date of 12/31/2030 (resume attached).

Appointment of Joseph Stanley Jr., 1561 Cleophus Kee Boulevard, Columbus, OH 43211, to serve on the South Linden Area Commission, replacing Michelle Jamison, with a new term start date of January 21, 2025 and an expiration date of December 31, 2027 (resume attached).

To authorize the City Attorney to spend City funds to acquire and accept in good faith certain fee simple and lesser real estate located in the vicinity of the west side of Lockbourne Road between Moler Road and Markison Avenue, and contract for associated professional services in order for the Department of Public Utilities to timely complete the acquisition of Real Estate for the Sheldon - Lockbourne HSTS Elimination Project; to authorize an amendment to the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the expenditure of $30,000.00 from the Sanitary Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($30,000.00)

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract modification with Evans Mechwart Hambleton & Tilton Incorporated for the Construction Administration/Construction Inspection Services 2023-2025 contract; to authorize an amendment to the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; and to expend up to $214,836.28 from the Sanitary Bond Fund for the modification. ($214,836.28).

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreement for the purchase of general contracting for service, repairs, and renovations, with 2K General Co. for the Division of Facilities Management; to authorize the appropriation and transfer of $1,563,171.00 within the General Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $400,000.00 from the General Permanent Improvement Fund; to amend the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; and to declare an emergency. ($400,000.00)

Notice/Advertisement Title: Columbus Southside Area Commission to Chenage February and March Meeting Location Contact Name: Katherine Cull Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-5220 Contact Email Address: khcull@columbus.gov

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a service agreement with i3 Milestone, LLC. for customer self-service portal and implementation support services; and to authorize the expenditure of $220,000.00 split between the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($220,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement with The Ohio State University to conduct the GreenSpot program assessment; and to authorize the expenditure of $100,000.00 split between the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($100,000.00)

To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to return a police horse with the registered name of “Fritz” to her original owner, Kira Schmidlin.