Legislation

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify the design contract with CH2M Hill Engineers for the Laboratory Upgrades Project to add funds for the next phase of services; to authorize an amendment to the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of cash and appropriation within the Water Bond Fund; and to authorize an expenditure of $357,000.00 within the Water Bond Fund to pay for the contract modification. ($357,000.00)

Notice/Advertisement Title: Vehicle for Hire Rules & Regulations Contact Name: Wendi Bootes Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-6349 Contact Email Address: wsbootes@columbus.gov

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Department of Technology, to establish a purchase order with Accela, Inc. from a State Term Contract for the migration of the existing Accela on-premise Land Management instance to the Accela Cloud (SaaS) platform; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Codes; to authorize the expenditure of $1,033,000.00 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,033,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to renew a sole source contract with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. for an enterprise license agreement for software licensing, maintenance, and support for the city’s geographic information systems in accordance with the sole source provisions of Columbus City Codes; to authorize the expenditure of $525,000.00 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Division, Information Services Operating Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($525,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents necessary for the transfer of 0.053 acre portion of Frebis Avenue to Gordon Property Management LLC. ($0.00)

To authorize and direct the Public Safety Director to enter into contract with LeadsOnline Parent LLC dba LeadsOnline, LLC for access to the company's Automated Scrap Materials and Used Goods Transaction Information Management System; to waive competitive bidding requirements of City Code; to authorize the expenditure of $128,934.00 from the General Fund contingent on the passage of the 2025 General Fund Budget; and to declare an emergency. ($128,934.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a not-for-profit service contract with Franklin County Public Health to provide a safe temporary housing option to the families of Life at Edgewater Landing; to authorize the expenditure of up to $90,000.00; and to authorize payment of expenses incurred by Franklin County Public Health starting January 13, 2025 and to provide an option to renew the contract for one additional year from the date of execution. ($90,000.00)

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into two (2) Universal Term Contracts for the option to purchase Construction Castings from Neenah Foundry Company and Core & Main LP; to authorize the expenditure of $2.00 from General Budget Reservation BRPO002726; and to declare an emergency. ($2.00).

Notice/Advertisement Title: Mobile Food Vending Rules & Regulations Contact Name: Wendi Bootes Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-6349 Contact Email Address: wsbootes@columbus.gov

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Schwing Pump Parts from Columbus Lumber Inc; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00 from General Budget Reservation BRPO002726; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00).

To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology, on behalf of the Department of Human Resources, to enter into contract with iReportSource, Inc. for technical support, maintenance, and hosting of the iReport software system in accordance with the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of $109,000.00; and to declare an emergency. ($109,000.00)

To authorize the Board of Health to enter into initial contracts with qualified vendors, modify those contracts if portions of previously appropriated and encumbered funds are unused, and reallocate unused funds by entering into contracts with newly identified and qualified vendors pursuant to federal requirements, for the Ending the HIV Epidemic Grant Program for the provision of services allowable under the grant for persons with HIV or AIDS in central Ohio; to authorize the expenditure of $409,208.85 from the Health Department Grants Fund to pay the costs thereof; to waive applicable provisions of Columbus City Code Chapter 329; and to declare an emergency. ($409,208.85)

To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with Keys to Black Wealth LLC in support of their annual Black History Month Experience event; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure of $15,000.00 within the Job Growth subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($15,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Education to enter into a contract The Young Women's Christian Association to provide them operational support at their new site on West Jenkins Avenue; to authorize the transfer of $100,000.00 from the Department of Development (Housing Division) General Fund to the Office of Education; to authorize the expenditure of $100,000.00 from the Office of Education General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($100,000.00)

Notice/Advertisement Title: City of Columbus February 18, 2025 Graphics Commission Meeting Contact Name: Jamie Freise Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-6350 Contact Email Address: jffreise@columbus.gov

To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into a grant agreement with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) for the Hoover Reservoir Walnut Street Boat Launch Project and accept a grant in the amount of up to $1,500,000.00; and to authorize the appropriation of $1,500,000.00 in the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund. ($1,500,000.00).

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 Police Property Room Upgrades Project; 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 $208,315.04 from the Safety G.O. Bonds Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($208,315.04) (Amended by Ord. 1656-2025 passed on 7/21/2025 -LG)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Fleet Management Division, to establish purchase orders for vehicle rental services with Enterprise Holdings, Inc. in accordance with the State of Ohio cooperative contract; to authorize the expenditure of $223,271.00 from the Fleet Management Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($223,271.00)

This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Office of Education to enter into a grant agreement with Columbus Early Learning Centers, pledging funds for CELC's purchase of learning materials for their classrooms; and to declare an emergency. ($10,000.00).

To authorize the Director of Public Safety to enter into a contract with Big Ambition Racing LLC, DBA National Trail Raceway for the rental of their facility; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of $60,000.00 from the Special Revenue Fund entitled the Police Continuing Professional Training Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($60,000.00)

To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into a grant agreement with the National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA) to provide training and equipment for the girls volleyball program and accept a grant in the amount of $20,000.00; and to authorize the appropriation of $20,000.00 in the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund. ($20,000.00).

To authorize and direct the Board of Health to enter into contracts with the following vendors: Columbus Neighborhood Health Center, Inc. (dba PrimaryOne Health), Heart of Ohio Family Health Centers, Lower Lights Christian Health Center, Inc.; Southeast, Inc.; The Ohio State University College of Nursing; and Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio to provide primary health care and dental services at community-based health centers; to authorize the expenditure of $4,299,110.00 from the Health Special Revenue Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($4,299,110.00)

To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with 2LMN, Inc. for Turnberry Golf Course Bridge and Stream Restoration Project; to authorize the transfer of $514,463.83 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2024 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the expenditure of $514,463.83 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($514,463.83)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a not-for-profit service contract with Columbus Housing Partnership Inc., dba Homeport, for housing counseling services; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $125,000.00 from the from the General Fund, Income Tax Set-Aside Subfund; and to authorize payment of expenses starting January 1, 2025. ($125,000.00)