Legislation

To recognize the Somali Cultural Festival and its founding members.

To authorize the transfer of funds within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with Complete General Construction Company for the East Franklinton Pedestrian Improvements project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $7,971,146.96 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund for the project; and to declare an emergency. ($7,971,146.96)

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To celebrate the pastoral installation of Pastor Derrick Holmes at the Historic Union Grove Baptist Church

To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Office of Construction Management, to enter into a construction contract with Miles-McClellan Construction Company, Inc. d/b/a MM Buildings Company for the Epoxy Flooring Replacement at Fleet Facilities project; and to authorize an expenditure of $976,870.00 within the Fleet Management Capital Fund. ($976,870.00)

To authorize an appropriation in the amount of $33,350.00 to the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund for the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging in connection with the State Opioid & Stimulant Response grant from the Ohio Department of Aging. ($33,350.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents necessary for the transfer of 3,659 square foot (0.084 acre) portion of right-of-way known as Zettler Street from Bluestone Brothers Capital LLC.

To amend Ordinance No. 1397-2024, which was approved by Columbus City Council on June 3, 2024, to modify funding sources; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to apply for, receive and execute Fiscal Year 2024 and Fiscal Year 2025 United States Environmental Protection Agency State and Tribal Assistance Grant (STAG) funding; to authorize the execution of grant and other requisite agreements funded with U.S. EPA STAG program grants; to provide 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. ($0.00).

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify the Power Purchase Agreements with DG Columbus Jackson Pike, LLC and DG Columbus Solar, LLC, to provide funding for the purchase of energy and environmental attributes generated at the photovoltaic (PV) solar energy facilities at the Jackson Pike Wastewater Treatment Plant and the Parsons Avenue Water Plant; and to authorize the expenditure of $1,500,000.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund. ($1,500,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a professional engineering services contract with CDM Smith Inc., for the Water Reuse Study Project; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Water Bond Fund; and to authorize an expenditure of $1,959,242.00 from the Water Bond Fund. ($1,959,242.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents necessary for the transfer of 0.855 acre portion of right-of-way north of Maryland Avenue to Ohio Power Company.

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a beneficiary agreement with YMCA of Central Ohio in support of human services programs; to authorize the reimbursement of expenses incurred from August 1, 2021 through January 31, 2022 which is prior to the establishment of the original purchase order; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $155,735.83 from the 2024 ARPA budget. ($155,735.83)

To authorize the Director of Development to execute a grant agreement with Alvis, Inc. in an amount up to $125,000.00 for the Elevate! 1.0 Program; to authorize the provision of services for a 12 or 18 month period beginning July 1, 2024; to authorize the advancement of funds on a pre-determined schedule during the term of the agreement; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $85,000.00 from the General Fund and $40,000.00 from the Hotel Motel Tax Fund; and to authorize the transfer of funds between object classes in an amount up to $735,000.00. ($125,000.00)

To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with Homes On the Hill Community Development Corporation in support of their Housing Counseling Program; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($100,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a grant agreement with Greater Columbus Sister Cities International, Inc. in an amount up to $225,000.00 for the purpose of promoting business, government, cultural, educational and environmental exchanges between the Columbus Sister Cities; to authorize the expenditure of up to $150,000.00 from the 2024 General Fund Operating Budget; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $75,000.00 from the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to authorize the advancement of funds on a predetermined schedule; and to declare an emergency. ($225,000.00)

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 Agreement for the purchase of sodium chloride from Morton Salt Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of up to $200,000.00 from the Municipal Motor Vehicle Tax Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($200,000.00)

To authorize the Director of Development to execute a grant agreement with Dress For Success Columbus in an amount of up to $100,000.00 for the Elevate! 1.0 Program; to authorize the provision of services for a 12 or 18 month period beginning July 1, 2024; to authorize the advancement of funds on a pre-determined schedule during the term of the agreement; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $100,000.00 from the General Fund. ($100,000.00)

To authorize the Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with the Columbus African Festival in support of the 2024 event; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure in the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($50,000.00)

To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to expend funds for the initial term of the Insurance Brokerage and Engineering Services Contract with USI Insurance Services and for the cost of premiums necessary to bind coverage for the policies selected for the City's insurance program for the term commencing August 1, 2024 and terminating July 31, 2025; to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,357,097.00; and to declare an emergency. ($1,357,097.00)

To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with the Human Service Chamber Foundation (HSCF), a non-profit entity, in support of their capacity building for non-profit organizations; and to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund. ($100,000.00)

To amend Ordinance #3140-2021, passed December 6, 2021 (CV20-126A), for property located at 2600 STELZER RD. (43219), to repeal Section 1 and replace it with a new Section 1 to correct the building setback variance for an existing apartment complex and to declare an emergency. (Council Variance #CV20-126B).

To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3356.03, C-4 permitted uses; 3325.323, Building Height Standards; and 3325.381, Parking and Circulation, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1479 N. HIGH ST. (43201), to allow an apartment building with reduced development standards in the C-4, Commercial District (Council Variance #CV24-026). (Amended by Ord. 2031-2025 passed on 7/28/2025 -LG)

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Pierce OEM Parts and Services with Atlantic Emergency Solutions, Inc. in accordance with the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Code; and to authorize the expenditure of $1.00. ($1.00)