Legislation

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to apply for, accept, and enter into Water Supply Revolving Account Loan Agreements with the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency and the Ohio Water Development Authority, during the Program Year 2026, for the design and/or construction of water distribution and supply system improvements; and to designate a repayment source for the loans. ($0.00)

To authorize the City Clerk to enter into grant agreements with the not-for-profit entities At Home by High, Clintonville-Beechwold Community Resources Center dba Village in the Ville, Central Community House of Columbus dba Village Central, and Village Connections in support of their shared mission to enable older adults and people with disabilities to live with dignity and independence; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($50,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into contract with the Greater Columbus Arts Council, Inc. for the purpose of distributing 2025 Admissions Tax proceeds to provide funding for grants to artists and arts organizations that serve as the foundation for the city’s profile as a vibrant, inclusive city; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of proceeds from the Creation, Innovation and Inclusion Fund anticipated to be $14,015,000.00; and to declare an emergency. ($14,015,000.00)

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify a contract with Deer Valley Farm Supply for the Class B Liquid Biosolids Land Application Program to add additional funding; to authorize the expenditure of $350,000.00 from the Sanitary Sewerage Operating Fund. ($350,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into contract with The Greater Columbus Arts Council, Inc. (GCAC) for the purpose of distributing 20% of the 2025 Admissions Tax proceeds from the Facility Stabilization Fund for the purpose of investment in cultural arts, sports, and performance arts venues in the greater Columbus area; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of these proceeds from the Facility Stabilization Fund estimated to be $1,110,000.00; and to declare an emergency. ($1,110,000.00).

To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a not-for-profit service contract with Asociacion de Escritores de Ohio on behalf of the Latino Heritage Month Committee in support of their Latino Heritage Month events; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; to authorize an expenditure from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($50,000.00) (Amended by Ord. 1245-2025 on 6/2/2025 -LG).

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify the contract with RCC Global, LLC for the Customer Information System (CIS) and Integrated Systems Upgrade Project; and to authorize the expenditure of $10,669,387.40 split between the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($10,669,387.40)

To grant an extension of injury leave for Officer Blake Andrews for the period December 28, 2024 to July 29, 2025, as recommended by the Board of Industrial Relations; and to declare an emergency.

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a planned renewal and modification with Ohio Mulch Supply, Inc. and Quasar Energy Group LLC-North Tree Farm for the Deep Row Hybrid Poplar Tree Farm #2 Program; to authorize the expenditure of $3,357,000.00 from the Sanitary Sewerage Operating Fund; ($3,357,000.00)

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

Notice/Advertisement Title: Franklinton Area Commission Updates Bylaws Contact Name: Olabisi Eddy Contact Email Address: OSEddy@columbus.gov

To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Office of Construction Management, to enter into a construction contract with Servant’s Heart General Contracting, LLC for the CDBG Neighborhood Facilities Renovation - The Refuge Phase 2 project; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of funds in an amount up to $107,400.00 within the Community Development Block Grant Fund (CDBG); to authorize a transfer, appropriation and expenditure up to $375.00 within the General Permanent Improvements Fund; to authorize an amendment to the 2024 Capital Improvements Budget; and to declare an emergency. ($107,775.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a contract for general engineering services with Dynotec, Inc; to authorize an amendment to the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Water Bond Fund; to authorize an expenditure of $300,000.00 from the Water Bond Fund for the contract; and to declare an emergency. ($300,000.00)

THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF WEDNESDAY JANUARY 29, 2025 New Type: D1 To: Venus Nails Ohio LLC 5676 W Broad St Columbus, OH 43119 Permit #: 9250373 New Type: C1 C2 To: Sow Price Ave LLC DBA Sow To Go 30 Price Ave Columbus, OH 43201 Permit #: 7450134 New Type: C1 C2 To: Sow Broad Street LLC DBA Sow To Go 435 W Broad St Columbus, OH 43215 Permit #: 7450133 Transfer Type: D1 D2 D3 D3A D6 To: Texas Roadhouse Holdings LLC DBA Texas Roadhouse 5870 Carnaby Way & Patio Columbus, OH 43213 From: Reynoldsburg Roadhouse LLC DBA Texas Roadhouse 5870 Carnaby Way & Patio Columbus, OH 43213 Permit #: 88560430185 Transfer Type: D1 D2 D3 D6 To: BDB Other States LLC DBA Buca Di Beppo Bsmt & Patio 343 N Front St Unit LL Columbus, OH 43215 From: Buca Restaurants Inc DBA Buca Di Beppo Bsmt & Patio 343 N Front St Unit LL Columbus, OH 43215 Permit #: 05276930005 Transfer Type: D5 To: CDR Waters & Assoc LLC DBA Bottoms UP Cafe 350 Mt Vernon Ave Columbus, OH 43215 From: CDR Waters & Assoc LLC DBA Bottoms UP Cafe & Bsmt 1069 W Broad St Columbus, OH 43222 Permit #: 11816900001 New Type: D1 To: Late Night Bites LLC 5512 E Livingston Ave Columbus, OH 43232 Permit #: 5024342 Transfer Type: D1 D2 D3 D6 To: Feed Your Soul Bar LLC 1 Capitol Sq Columbus, OH 43215 From: Milos Deli & Cafe Inc DBA Milos Deli & Cafe 1 Capitol Sq Columbus, OH 43215 Permit #: 2632128 Advertise Date: 2/8/2025 Agenda Date: 2/3/2025 Return Date: 2/13/2025

To authorize the City Auditor to make an accounting adjustment to PO479487 with the Franklin County Educational Service Center of Central Ohio by reducing the funding amount by $6,284,070.00; and to declare an emergency. ($6,284,070.00)

To accept the plat titled “Lansdowne Farms Section 1 Part 1” from D.R. Horton-Indiana; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

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

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into two contracts for the option to purchase HVAC Parts and Filters with Allied Supply Company Inc., and W.W. Grainger; to authorize the expenditure of $2.00 from General Budget Reservation BRPO002726; and to declare an emergency. ($2.00).

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate current and pending Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreements for the purchase of Lawn Mowing Services for the Division of Water, Parsons Avenue Water Plant; and to authorize the expenditure of $55,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund. ($55,000.00)

To authorize the Director of Public Safety to enter into contract with LexisNexis Risk Solutions FL Inc. for access to the Accurint database, to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of $164,774.19 from the Law Enforcement Contraband Seizure Fund contingent upon passage of Ordinance 0201-2025; and to declare an emergency ($164,774.19)

To amend the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer funds between projects within the Streets and Highways Improvements Bond Fund; to authorize the City Attorney's Office, Real Estate Division, to contract for professional services relative to the acquisition of fee simple title and lesser interests in and to property needed for Roadway - Multimodal - Mt Vernon Avenue Phase 1 project; to authorize the City Attorney's Office, Real Estate Division, to negotiate with property owners to acquire the additional rights of way necessary to complete this project; and to authorize the expenditure of $150,000.00 from the Streets & Highways Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($150,000.00).

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a contract in an amount up to $50,000.00 with The Waterworks, LLC, to provide residential emergency heating, plumbing, and water and sewer services as part of the Division of Housing’s Emergency Repair program; to extend the contract for one additional year through February 28, 2026; to authorize the expenditure of $50,000.00 from the general fund; and to declare an emergency. ($50,000.00)

Civil Service Commission Public Notice Notice/Advertisement Title: Civil Service Commission Public Notice Contact Name: Wendy Brinnon Contact Telephone Number: (614) 645-7322 Contact Email Address: wcbrinnon@columbus.gov

To authorize the Director of Public Safety, on the behalf of the Division of Fire, to enter into a contract with and issue a purchase order to Phoenix Safety Outfitters LLC for the alteration and repair of the Division of Fire’s turnout gear; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of $100,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($100,000.00)