Legislation

To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3333.35(G), Private garage, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 5656 BIXBY RD. (43110), to allow increased garage height in the L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District and to declare an emergency. (Council Variance #CV23-050).

Notice/Advertisement Title: 2025 Proposed Operating Budget Hearing- Economy and Workforce for Finance and Governance Committee Contact Name: Jean-Philippe Dorval Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-2898 Contact Email Address: jpdorval@columbus.gov

To amend the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer funds within the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of Development to enter into a grant agreement with Volunteers of America Ohio & Indiana in an amount up to $500,000.00 to assist in the construction of the Family Focused Recovery program treatment facility; to authorize the expenditure of up to $500,000.00 from the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; and to authorize the reimbursement of construction expenditures incurred prior to the establishment of a purchase order, beginning January 1, 2024. ($500,000.00)

Appointment of Chris Cozad, 2628 N. 4th St, Columbus, OH 43202, to serve on the Community Relations Commission with a term expiration date of January 31, 2028 (resume attached).

To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3, residential district; and 3312.49, Required parking, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1218 E. 19TH AVE. (43211), to allow a Type A family child care home with reduced parking in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-134).

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management 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 materials and supplies for the Division of Power; and to authorize the expenditure of $3,050,000.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund. ($3,050,000.00)

Notice/Advertisement Title: Operating Budget: Service & Infrastructure Public Hearing Contact Name: Chelsea Golterman Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-3091 Contact Email Address: CLGolterman@columbus.gov

To rezone 5656 BIXBY RD. (43110), 22.30± acres located on the north side of Bixby Road, northeast of the intersection with US Route 33, From: R, Rural District, To: L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District and to declare an emergency. (Rezoning #Z23-032).

To authorize the expenditure of $14,500,000.00 or so much thereof as may be necessary from the Division of Refuse Collection General Fund to pay 2025 waste disposal tipping fees for the Division of Refuse Collection; to authorize the Director of Public Service to establish an encumbrance of $14,500,000.00 to pay refuse tipping fees to the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio for the Division of Refuse Collection pursuant to an existing lease agreement; and to declare an emergency. ($14,500,000.00)

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 Sewer Treatment Chemicals for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; to authorize the expenditure of $5,250,000.00 from the Sewerage Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($5,250,000.00)

Appointment of Elfi Di Bella, Executive Vice President & Chief Strategy Officer, Columbus Association for the Performing Arts, 55 East State Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215, to serve on the Community Relations Commission with a term expiration date of January 31, 2028 (resume attached).

To amend the 2024 Capital Improvement budget; to authorize the transfer of funds within the Water Bond Fund; to appropriate funds within the OPWC Grants and Loans Fund and the Federal Transportation Grants Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with Complete General Construction Company for the Arterial Street Rehabilitation - Cassady Avenue (Bexley Corp to 7th Ave) project; to authorize the expenditure of $11,157,681.54 from the OPWC Grants and Loans Fund, Federal Transportation Grants Fund, Streets and Highways Bond Fund, and the Water Bond Fund for the project; to repay any unused grant funds at the end of the grant period; and to declare an emergency. ($11,157,681.54)

Appointment of Jeremy Blake, 644 Chlois Lane, Apt 205, Columbus, OH 43215, to serve on the Community Relations Commission with a term expiration date of January 31, 2028 (resume attached).

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management 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 materials and supplies for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, Surveillance Laboratory; and to authorize the expenditure of $350,000.00 from the Sewerage Operating Fund. ($350,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Human Resources to enter into a service contract with OhioHealth Corporation for the Public Safety Health and Physical Fitness Testing; to authorize the expenditure of $1,460,000.00 from the General Fund to pay for this contract; and to declare an emergency. ($1,460,000.00)

Appointment of Karen Hewitt, 1320 McCartney Ln, Columbus, OH 43229, to serve on the Community Relations Commission with a term expiration date of January 31, 2028 (resume attached).

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a service agreement in accordance with the relevant provisions of City Code relating to Sole Source procurement with GeoNexus Technologies L.L.C. for software support and maintenance of GeoWorx programs for the Department of Public Utilities; and to authorize the expenditure of $37,556.71 split among the Electricity Operating Fund, Water Operating Fund, Sewerage System Operating Fund, and Stormwater Operating Fund. ($37,556.71)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Human Resources to enter into a service contract with Safex, Inc. for the Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Safety Professional Services; to authorize the expenditure of up to $130,000.00 from the Employee Benefits Fund to pay for this contract; and to declare an emergency. ($130,000.00)

Notice/Advertisement Title: Columbus City Council Special Meetings #1 and #2 - Executive Sessions to Interview District 7 Vacant Seat Finalists Contact Name: Kevin McCain Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-5829 Contact Email Address: kbmccain@columbus.gov

To authorize the Director of Public Service to reimburse various utilities and utility subcontractors for utility relocation costs incurred in conjunction with Public Service Capital Improvement projects; to authorize the expenditure of up to $100,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($100,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to modify and extend two (2) Universal Term Contracts for the option to purchase Sanitary Paper Products and Dispensers with Key-4 Supply Inc., and Carmen’s Distribution Systems, Inc., and to declare an emergency.

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to establish contracts and purchase orders for the payment of annual membership dues and subscriptions for various organizations; and to authorize the expenditure of $150,000.00 from the General Fund. ($150,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Building and Zoning Services to modify a contract with Walter Watts to increase funding; and to authorize an expenditure from the General Fund. ($2,744.25)

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and increase the contract for Joint Use of Poles with Ohio Power Company, dba American Electric Power, for the Division of Power; and to authorize the expenditure of $210,000.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund. ($210,000.00)