Legislation

Notice/Advertisement Title: Public Utilities Notice: Department of Public Utilities - Industrial Wastewater Discharge Permits Contact Name: Paul Kerr III Contact Telephone Number: (614) 645-5876 Contact Email Address: pakerr@columbus.gov

To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept additional funds from the Ohio Department of Health for the Ohio Buckles Buckeye grant program in the amount of $2,750.00; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $2,750.00 to the Health Department in the Health Department Grants Fund; to authorize the expenditure of said grant funds; and to declare an emergency. ($2,750.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety to modify and extend its contract with SoundThinking Inc., formerly ShotSpotter, Inc. for use of a gunfire detection, alert, and analysis program in the Phase II coverage area; to authorize the expenditure of $210,000.00 from the General Fund for the first year of this three-year contract; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Code; and to declare an emergency. ($210,000.00)

To authorize the Interim Director of Neighborhoods to modify and increase a community planning services contract with MKSK to develop a comprehensive community plan for the Eastland community; to authorize an expenditure up to $35,000.00 from the General Fund to pay for the contract modification; to authorize payment for reasonable food and non-alcoholic beverages for outreach participants; and to declare an emergency. ($35,000.00)

To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3356.03, C-4 permitted uses; and 3363.41(a), Storage, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 5705 CHANTRY DR. (43232), to allow wholesaling, yard waste collection, and outdoor storage with reduced setbacks in the L-C-4, Limited Commercial District (Council Variance #CV24-011).

To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with Getinge USA Sales, LLC for the purchase of a Steam Sterilizer for the Division of Water, WQAL; and to authorize the expenditure of $59,789.00 from the Water Operating Fund. ($59,789.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify Indefinite Quantity Contracts with Facemyer Landscaping LLC/Ironsite, Inc. and Russell Tree Experts Ltd. for Invasive Plant Management Services to increase funding; to authorize the expenditure of $70,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($70,000.00)

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Tire Repair Products with Taylor Truck Parts Limited; and to authorize the expenditure of $1.00. ($1.00)

To authorize the Director of Development to modify and extend the agreement, in an amount up to $249,845.00, with Tony R. Wells Foundation for the purpose of acting as fiscal manager of the American Dream Downpayment Initiative (ADDI) program; to authorize the transfer and expenditure of up to $249,845.00 from the 2024 General Fund Budget; to advance funding per a predetermined schedule; and to declare an emergency. ($249,845.00)

To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.037, R-2F residential district; 3312.25, Maneuvering; 3312.29, Parking space; 3312.49(C), Required Parking; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.14, R-2F area district requirements; 3332.19, Fronting; 3332.25, Maximum side yards required; 3332.26, Minimum side yards permitted; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 41 S. CYPRESS AVE. (43222), to allow two single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District (Council Variance #CV22-140).

To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3, residential district; 3312.49, Required parking; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.13, R-3 area district requirements; 3332.19, Fronting; 3332.26(F), Minimum side yard permitted; 3332.27, Rear yard; and 3332.28; Side or rear yard obstruction, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1588-1590 FRANKLIN AVE. (43205), to allow a two-unit dwelling and single-unit dwelling on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-024).

To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3, residential district; 3321.05(B)(1), Vision clearance; 3332.21, Building lines; 3332.28, Side yard or rear yard obstruction; and 3332.41, Rooftop telecommunication installation, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 476-482 E. WEBER RD. (43202), to allow a natural gas regulation station with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV23-139).

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 (787 Bassett Ave. and 791 Bassett Ave..) held in the Land Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program.

To amend Ordinance 0493-2024, passed 2/26/2024, to reflect an updated contract per diem amount; to authorize and direct the Director of the Department of Public Safety to fully execute an amendment to Section 6 of the contract with the Franklin County Board of Commissioners for the housing and transport of prisoners; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director 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 Bill Presentment Services with Level One, LLC. for the Division of Power, the Division of Water and the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; and to authorize the expenditure of $1,170,000.00 from the Power Operating Fund, Water Operating Fund, Sewer Operating Fund and Stormwater Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,170,000.00)

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to apply for, receive and execute Ohio EPA H2Ohio Initiative Public Water System Distribution Equipment Grant funding; to authorize the execution of grant and other requisite agreements funded with the H2Ohio grant and providing for the acceptance and administration of said grant award on behalf of the Department of Public Utilities; to authorize the expenditure of any awarded funds and the refund of any unused funds. ($6,824.00).

To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3367.01, M-2 manufacturing district; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3367.15(B), M-2 manufacturing district special provisions; and 3367.29, Storage, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 424 WOODLAND AVE. (43203), to allow retail use with reduced development standards in the M-2, Manufacturing District (Council Variance #CV24-014).

Notice/Advertisement Title: City of Columbus July 23, 2024 Board of Zoning Adjustment Contact Name: Jamie Freise Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-6350 Contact Email Address: jffreise@columbus.gov

To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with the African American Male Wellness Walk in support of their annual African American Male Wellness Walk event; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($50,000.00)

Notice/Advertisement Title: Reckless Exhibition Public Hearing Contact name: Averi Townsend Contact Telephone Number: (614) 645-7565 Contact Email Address: ajtownsend@columbus.gov

Notice/Advertisement Title:City Council Zoning Agenda for July 22, 2024 Contact Name: Tiffany Friend Contact Telephone Number: 614.645.2814 Contact Email Address: tdfriend@columbus.gov

To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept grant funds from the Ohio Department of Health in the amount of $1,000,000.00 and any additional funds for the Implementing Enhanced HIV Prevention and Surveillance for Health Departments to End the HIV Epidemic in Ohio grant program following receipt of executed agreement; to authorize the appropriation of $1,000,000.00 , and any additional funds awarded from the unappropriated balance of the Health Department Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency ($1,000,000.00)

Notice/Advertisement Title: Public Hearing: Complete Streets Contact Name: Amaris Lemus Contact Telephone Number: 614-327-1257 Contact Email Address: aslemus@columbus.gov

Appointment of Katie M. White, Director, Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging, 3776 S High St, Columbus, OH 43207, to serve on the Sewer and Water Advisory Board with a new term expiration date of September 23, 2028 (resume attached).