Legislation

To Congratulate St. Philip Evangelical Lutheran Church on its 80th Anniversary

To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with Image Character Etiquette Inc. in support of the International Day of The Girl Summit event; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; to authorize the expenditure of funds for reasonable food and non-alcoholic beverage expenses; and to declare an emergency. ($50,000.00)

Notice/Advertisement Title: Columbus City Council Retreat Contact Name: Kevin McCain Contact Telephone Number: (614) 645-5829 Contact Email Address: kbmccain@columbus.gov

To authorize the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to enter into a non-profit service contract with the Center for Employment Opportunities for litter abatement work; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $50,000.00 from the Neighborhood Initiatives Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $200,000 from the Department of Neighborhoods' General Fund; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the City Codes; and to declare an emergency. ($250,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute any and all necessary agreements and deeds for conveyance of title of two parcels of real property (660 N Drexel Ave. and 2165 Avalon Pl..) held in the Land Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program.

To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with St. Stephens Community Services, Inc. in support of Jazz in the Park; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($12,800.00)

To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a sponsorship agreement with Seniors Tech Conference in support of their 2nd Annual Seniors Tech Conference 2024; and to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund. ($5,000.00)

To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with the Columbus Diaper Coalition to reimburse the organization for expenses incurred in support of the Columbus Food Truck Festival; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($20,000.00)

To authorize the Department of Public Safety and the Office of Violence Prevention to distribute previously issued and remaining gift cards from the 2023 gun buy-back event totaling up to $106,225.00 for the 2024 gun buy-back event(s); and to declare an emergency. ($106,225.00)

To Celebrate and Recognize the Numerous Contributions of Julie Gillilan to the City of Columbus

To Celebrate and Recognize July as Disability Pride Month in the City of Columbus

To authorize the expenditure of $286,000.00 in the Department of Neighborhoods from the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund; to authorize the Interim Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to enter into grant agreements with the African American Male Wellness Walk, Always with Us Charities, Heart of Job Foundation, ICE Mentors in an amount up to $286,000.00 to add needed capacity to address COVID-19 specific services for boys and young men of color; to authorize the payment of reasonable food and non-alcoholic beverage expenses; to authorize the payment of expenses starting August 1, 2024; and to declare an emergency. ($286,000.00)

To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with Jewish Family Services in support of an expansion of their CREW program; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Job Growth subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($95,000.00)

To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with Think Veterans First for the purpose of supporting the 4th annual Vet Ohio Expo; and to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($10,000.00)

To recognize and celebrate Lisa Boggs as a champion of the Hilltop Neighborhood and the City of Columbus

Appointment of Montoya Rogers, 5411 John Browning Ct, Canal Winchester, OH 43110, to serve on the Community Relations Commission with a start date of August 1, 2024 and term expiration date of January 31, 2026 (resume attached).

Appointment of Alejandra Rodriguez, 3233 Creston Ct, Dublin, OH 43117, to serve on the Community Relations Commission with a start date of August 1, 2024 and term expiration date of January 31, 2026 (resume attached).

To amend section 2133.07 of the Columbus City Codes, establishing the prohibition of stunt driving and street takeovers and penalties for violations; and to repeal existing section 2133.07 of the Columbus City Codes; and to declare an emergency.

Notice/Advertisement Title:City Council Zoning Agenda July 29, 2024 Contact Name: replaceTiffany Friend Contact Telephone Number: 614.645.2814 Contact Email Address: tdfriend@columbus.gov

Appointment of Ophelia Arnold, 5426 Lehman Village Blvd, Canal Winchester, OH 43110, to serve on the Community Relations Commission with a start date of August 1, 2024 and term expiration date of January 31, 2026 (resume attached).

To Recognize and Support the Mission of the Ohio Commission for The United States Semiquincentennial (AMERICA250-OH)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety, on behalf of the Division of Support Services, to enter into contract with Sound Communications, Inc. for annual preventative maintenance for the audio digital communications recording system for the Police and Fire Communications System, in accordance with the sole source provisions of Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of $110,424.64 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($110,424.64)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to enter into a grant agreement with The Columbus Foundation in support of Cleaner Columbus Initiative; and to authorize an appropriation and expenditure of $483,000.00 within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund. ($483,000.00) (Amended by Ord. 3443-2024 passed on 12/16/2024). LG

To declare August 3rd, 2024 as Marcia L. Fudge day in the City of Columbus for her service to the United States and the state of Ohio