Legislation

To authorize the Finance d Management Director to modify and extend the Universal Term Contract for the for the option to obtain Overhead Door Parts with All Access Door Systems, Inc., and to declare an emergency.

To authorize the City Attorney, on behalf of the Director of Technology, to enter into a second contract modification and first amendment to the general terms of engagement with Dinsmore, Vorys, and Haystack to allow for the incorporation of an FBI CJIS Security Addendum; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to enter into contract with Vertiv Corporation for heating, ventilation and air-conditioning, and uninterrupted power supply maintenance and repair services; to authorize the waiver of the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Codes; and to authorize the expenditure of $243,844.01. ($243,844.01)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify the contract with The Paul Peterson Co., Safety Division, Inc. for Installation, Maintenance and Repair of Commercial Fencing, Gate & Gate Controllers; and to authorize the expenditure of $37,000.00 from the Sewer Operating Fund and $40,000.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund. ($77,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a professional services contract with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for the Oaklawn Street Area Water Line Improvements project; to authorize an amendment to the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds within the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for this project; to authorize the expenditure of $412,246.50 from the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund. ($412,246.50)

To authorize the appropriation of $39,930.51 within the CDBG Entitlement Fund 2248 and $10,235.99 within the CDBG Revolving Loan Fund 2249; and to authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to expend $39,930.51 from the CDBG Fund 2248 and $10,235.99 from the RLF Fund 2249 for payment of interest earnings to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. ($50,166.50)

To withdraw the objection to the renewal of liquor permit number 65215090635 held by Ohio Springs Inc., doing business as Sheetz 722, located at 3999 S. Hamilton Road, Groveport, Ohio 43125; and to declare an emergency.

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to renew for an additional year and modify the contract with Williams Forestry & Associates, LLC for the Reservoir Restoration Project; and to authorize the expenditure of $1,400,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund. ($1,400,000.00)

To authorize the City Treasurer to renew its contract for banking services with Fifth Third Bank as provided for in Chapter 321 of the Columbus City Codes; to authorize an expenditure of $8,000.00 from the general fund within the City Treasurer's Office; and to declare an emergency. ($8,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into construction contract modifications with Travco Construction Inc. and John Eramo & Sons Inc. for the 2024 Water Main Repairs project; 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 the expenditure of up to $1,400,000.00 for the project; and to declare an emergency. ($1,400,000.00)

To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept grant funds from the Ohio Department of Health in the amount of $14,000.00 and any additional funds for the for the Ohio Buckles Buckeyes Site Stipend grant program; to authorize the appropriation of funds, including any additional funds, from the unappropriated balance of the Health Department Grant Funds; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer appropriations between object classes for the Ohio Buckles Buckeyes Site Stipend grant program; and to declare an emergency. ($14,000.00)

To Recognize Cardiovascular Disease as the World’s Leading Cause of Death and to Support the Recognition of Friday, February 7, 2025 as “National Wear Red Day” and February as “American Heart Month”

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 Transformers and Distribution Switchgear for the Division of Power; and to authorize the expenditure of $4,500,000.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund. ($4,500,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into a contract for the option to purchase Quicklime with Carmeuse Lime & Stone, Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00).

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreements for the purchase of Centrex and Data Services with AT&T for the Division of Power, the Division of Water and the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; to authorize the expenditure of $194,000.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund, $234,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund, and $196,000.00 from the Sewer Operating Fund. ($624,000.00)

To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Office of Construction Management, to modify and increase the Professional Architect-of-Record (A/R) Services agreement with AECOM for the Department of Public Safety’s Real Time Crime Center & Public Safety Operations Campus project; to authorize a transfer and expenditure up to $2,100,000.00 within the Safety G.O. Bonds Fund; to authorize an amendment to the 2024 Capital Improvements Budget; and to declare an emergency. ($2,100,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreement with Schneider Electric Systems USA, Inc. for Process Control Computer Supplies and Maintenance for the Division of Water; and to authorize the expenditure of $284,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund. ($284,000.00)

To establish a new authorized strength ordinance for various divisions in the City of Columbus to be consistent with the adopted 2025 budget; to repeal ordinance 3273-2024; and to declare an emergency.

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify to increase funding with the contract with Invizions, Inc. for Electrical Substation and Electrical Maintenance Services for the Division of Power; and to authorize the expenditure of $824,000.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund. ($824,000.00)

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreements for the purchase of Computers & Accessories for the Department of Public Utilities; and to authorize the expenditure of $263,500.00 from Public Utilities Operating Funds. ($263,500.00)

To authorize the City Treasurer to renew its contract for gift card banking services with US Bank NA for the period April 1, 2025, through March 31, 2026. ($0.00)

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to associate the General Budget Reservation resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreement for the Rental of Construction Equipment with Operator for the Division of Power; to authorize the expenditure of $75,000.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund. ($75,000.00)

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 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 expend up to $130,000.00 from the Water Bond Fund. ($130,000.00)

To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3333.02, AR-12, Apartment residential district; and 3312.49, Required parking, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2433 TEAKWOOD DR. (43229), to allow a shared living facility with reduced parking in the AR-12, Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV23-093).