Legislation

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 Water Treatment Chemicals for the Division of Water; to authorize the expenditure of $27,000,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($27,000,000.00)

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to establish a purchase order to make payments to Delaware County for sewer services provided during Fiscal Year 2025, and to authorize the expenditure of $4,400,000.00 from the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund. ($4,400,000.00) (Amended by Ord. 0791-2025 passed on 4/21/2025 -LG).

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to refund Carlyles Watch Condominium Association for overpayment of water and sewer charges; and to authorize a revenue reduction transaction of $83,595.41 for water and sewer charges, and to declare an emergency. ($83,595.41)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Human Resources to enter into a service contract with Mount Carmel HealthProviders Inc. for the Occupational Safety and Health Medical Services Clinic; to authorize the expenditure of up to $430,000.00 from the Employee Benefits Fund to pay for this contract; and to declare an emergency. ($430,000.00)

To amend the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of funds and appropriation within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to enter into a contract modification with EMH&T in connection with the Roadway - Livingston Avenue - 18th Street to Nelson project; to authorize an expenditure from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund and the Water Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,380,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to establish a contract with Agilent Technologies, Inc. for the purchase of a Triple Quadrupole Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometer; to establish a contract with PromoChrom Technologies Ltd. for the purchase of two Solid Phase Extractors for the Department of Public Utilities; to authorize an amendment to the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $538,130.45 from the Ohio Water Supply Revolving Loan Fund to pay for these purchases; and to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for this project. ($538,130.45)

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify a contract with Timmons Group, Inc. for services for a GIS data model migration to the Utility Network Model; and to authorize the expenditure of $341,541.60 split among the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($341,541.60)

To amend the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City Attorney's Office to contract for professional services relative to the acquisition of fee simple title and lesser interests in and to property needed for Urban Infrastructure Recovery Fund projects; to authorize the City Attorney's Office to negotiate with property owners to acquire the additional rights-of-way necessary to complete Urban Infrastructure Recovery Fund projects; to authorize the expenditure of $225,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund to acquire the needed rights-of-way. ($225,000.00)

To honor, recognize and celebrate the life of Senator Ben E. Espy, 1943-2025

To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3332.035, R-3 residential district; 3312.49, Required parking; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.19, Fronting; 3332.25(B), Maximum side yard permitted; 3332.26(B)(1), Minimum side yard permitted; 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1214 & 1220 MADISON AVE. (43205), to allow two single-unit dwellings on each lot with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-128).

To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Greenscapes Landscape Company, Inc. for the Street Trees - Spring 2025 Project; to authorize the expenditure of $322,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($322,000.00)

To amend the 2024 Capital Improvement budget; to authorize the transfer of funds within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund and the Electricity Bond Fund; to appropriate funds within the Street and Highway Non-Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with Complete General Construction Company for the Bridge Rehabilitation - Annual Citywide project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,257,713.40 from the Electricity Bond Fund, Street and Highway Non-Bond Fund, and the Streets and Highways Bond Fund for the project; and to declare an emergency. ($1,257,713.40)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Human Resources to enter into a service contract with Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc. for the Workers Compensation TPA services; to authorize the expenditure of up to $55,000.00 from the Employee Benefits Fund to pay for this contract; and to declare an emergency. ($55,000.00)

Notice/Advertisement Title: Columbus Art Commission 2025 Hearing and Application Schedule Contact Name: Sophie Vogel Contact Telephone Number: 614.645.8178 (o) Contact Email Address: art@columbus.gov

To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Michael Schuster Associates, Inc. DBA MSA Design for the Northeast Indoor Aquatics Center - Phase 1a Project; to authorize the appropriation of $2,000,000.00 within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the transfer of $2,000,000.00 within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2024 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the expenditure of $2,000,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($2,000,000.00)

To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to record the Notice of Funding with the Franklin County Recorder, as required by the NatureWorks 2023 Procedural Reporting Guide; and to declare an emergency. ($0)

To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with OHM Advisors for the Nursery Relocation Project; to authorize the transfer of $97,000.00 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2024 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the expenditure of $97,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($97,000.00)

To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.38(G), Private garage; and 3332.38(H), Private garage; 3332.21(D), Building lines; 3332.26(C), Minimum side yard permitted, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 768 S. 3RD ST. (43206), to allow habitable space above a detached garage with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-126).

To authorize the Director of Development to execute a grant agreement with The Ohio State University, in an amount up to $2,390.97; to create opportunities for healing with a mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) intervention with criminal justice system involved Black girls and their parents and caregivers; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $2,390.97 from the Neighborhood Economic Development Fund; to allow for the reimbursement of expenses incurred before the purchase order date, starting August 1, 2024; and to declare an emergency. ($2,390.97)

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to maintain membership with the Ohio Utilities Protection Service; and to authorize the expenditure of $62,901.36 split between the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($62,901.36)

Notice/Advertisement Title: West Scioto Area Commission Communications Committee - Meeting cancelled January 14, 2025 at 7:00 PM Contact Name: Lisa Snyder Contact Telephone Number: 614-813-7999 Contact Email Address: lmsnyder@columbus.gov

To authorize the Director of the Department of Human Resources to enter into a service contract with MedQuest Evaluators, LLC for the Defense Medical Examination and File Reviews services; to authorize the expenditure of up to $60,000.00 from the Employee Benefits Fund to pay for this contract; and to declare an emergency. ($60,000.00)

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and increase the Master Services Agreement for the purchase of wholesale electric power and associated services with American Municipal Power, Inc. for the Division of Power; to authorize the expenditure of $65,070,950.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($65,070,950.00)

THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF WEDNESDAY JANUARY 8, 2025 New Type: D2 To: 2179 Quarry Trails Holdings LLC 2179 Quarry Trails Dr Columbus, OH 43215 Permit #: 90578990005 New Type: D5A To: Buckeye BH LLC DBA Buckeye Bourbon House 36 E Gay St Columbus, OH 43215 Permit #: 10706410005 New Type: D1 To: Vellabox LLC 1128 N High St Columbus, OH 43201 Permit #: 9241296 Stock Type: D2 D2X D3 D6 To: Red Lobster Hospitality LLC DBA Red Lobster 6351 6091 Sawmill Rd Columbus, OH 43017 Permit #: 72469720200 Stock Type: D1 D2 D3 D6 To: Red Lobster Hospitality LLC DBA Red Lobster #81 2147 S Hamilton Rd Columbus, OH 43232 Permit #: 72469720170 New Type: D3 To: Isla CMH LLC 116 E Moler St Center Unit Columbus, OH 43207 Permit #: 4154181 Advertise Date: 1/18/2025 Agenda Date: 1/13/2025 Return Date: 1/23/2025