Legislation

To set forth a statement of municipal services and zoning conditions to be provided to the area contained in a proposed annexation (AN24-002) of 22.0± Acres in Franklin Township to the city of Columbus as required by the Ohio Revised Code and to declare an emergency.

To authorize and direct the City Auditor to establish an auditor’s certificate in the amount of $250,000.00 for various expenditures for labor, materials, and equipment in conjunction with park improvements within the Recreation and Parks Department; and to authorize the expenditure of $250,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund. ($250,000.00)

To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; and 3332.13, R-3 area district requirements, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1142-1144 20TH AVE. (43211), to allow a two-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-059).

To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Glaus, Pyle, Schomer, Burns & DeHaven, Inc. DBA GPD Group for the Bi-Annual Bridge Assessments 2024-2026 Project; to authorize the expenditure of $166,886.53 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($166,886.53)

To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; and 3332.13, R-3 area district requirements, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2464-2464 AZELDA ST. (43211), to allow a two-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-049).

To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Builderscape, Inc. for the Italian Village Park Improvements Project; to authorize the appropriation of $171,750.00 within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $1,237,913.00 from the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund, Special Purpose Subfund, and Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,237,913.00)

To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to apply for grant funding from the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) for Transportation Alternative Program funding which will be used to build a section of the Big Walnut Trail, from Cherrybottom Park to Morse Road; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To rezone 4480 DESANTIS CT. (43214), being 3.33± acres located at the southwest corner of DeSantis Court and West Henderson Road, From: L-C-4, Limited Commercial District, To: AR-O, Apartment Office District (Rezoning #Z24-014).

To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Kramer Engineers to provide professional services associated with the Lighting Improvements 2023-2024 Project; to authorize the expenditure of $109,800.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($109,800.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Recreation and Parks to modify an existing contract with API Security Services for security services at City of Columbus pools, sports facilities and other locations; to authorize the expenditure of $125,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($125,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to issue a purchase order to Heritage Fire Equipment, LLC for improvements to Fire Ladder 32 in accordance with the universal term contract established for such purpose; to authorize the expenditure of $127,591.56 from the Fleet Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($127,591.56)

To authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $3,800,000.00 from the Collection Fees fund; to authorize the City Attorney to enter into contracts with Capital Recovery Systems, Inc., Law Offices of Robert A. Schuerger Co., LPA, and Linebarger, Goggan, Blair & Sampson, LLP for the collection of delinquent accounts; and to declare an emergency. ($3,800,000.00)

To Designate July 9th, 2024 as Black Women’s Equal Pay Day in the City of Columbus and Recognize the work of Black Girls Rising

To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3312.27, Parking setback line; 3333.18, Building lines; and 3333.255, Perimeter yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 4480 DESANTIS CT. (43214), to allow reduced development standards for an apartment complex in the AR-O, Apartment Office District (Council Variance #CV24-042).

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents necessary for the transfer of 11,282 square foot (0.259 acre) portion of right-of-way adjacent to Starr Avenue to 5CL Properties LLC. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of Public Service to grant consent and propose cooperation with the Director of the Ohio Department of Transportation relative to the FRA-317-15.995-16.72; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents necessary for the transfer of 1,263 square foot (0.029 acre) portion of right-of-way North of Second Avenue and West of Cleveland Avenue to 5CL Properties LLC. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to apply for grant funding from the Ohio Department of Transportation related to the Federal Highway Administration FHWA State Transportation Innovation Council STIC Incentive grant to fund the purchase of multiple Mobile Road Weather Information Sensors for snow and ice equipment; to execute those documents necessary to accept the grant funds if awarded; to repay any unused grant funds at the end of the grant period; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To authorize the City Auditor to transfer $298,875.00 between Object Classes within the Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund Budget; and to authorize the City Auditor to transfer $298,875.00 from the Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund to the Water Operating Fund to reimburse the Water Operating Fund for one-time bill credits issued as part of the Low Income Water and Sewer Discount Program. ($298,875.00).

To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3356.03, C-4 permitted uses; 3312.27(4), Parking setback line; and 3356.11(4), C-4 district setback lines, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1423-1425 BRIARWOOD AVE. (43211), to allow a two-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the C-4, Commercial District (Council Variance #CV24-047).

To enact Chapter 4519 of the Columbus City Codes to create a Foreclosed Property Registry.

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify an existing contract with Irvin Public Relations, LLC. for strategic communication services to increase funding; and to authorize the expenditure of $75,000.00 split between the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($75,000.00)

To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.039, R-4, residential district; and 3312.49, Required parking, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1137 LINWOOD AVE. (43206), to allow a Type A family child care home with reduced parking in the R-4, Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-045).

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Office of Construction Management, to modify and increase the agreement with Moody Nolan, Inc. for Architect-of-Record Services for the New Municipal Court Building project; and to authorize an expenditure of $3,493,584.59 from the Construction Management Taxable Bonds Fund. ($3,493,584.59)