Legislation

To rezone 3375 REFUGEE RD. (43232), being 6.0± acres located on the south side of Refugee Road, 465± feet west of Weyburn Road, From: R, Rural District, To: L-M, Limited Manufacturing District (Rezoning #Z24-005).

To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Office of Construction Management, to enter into a professional services agreement with HEAPY Engineering to provide Architect-of-Record services for the Facilities Management Division Warehouse project; to authorize an expenditure up to $1,500,000.00 within the Construction Management Capital Improvements Fund; to authorize an amendment to the 2023 Capital Improvements Budget; and to declare an emergency. ($1,500,000.00)

To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; 3312.49, Required parking; 3321.05(B)(1), Vision clearance; 3332.05, Area district lot width requirements; 3332.13, R-3 area district requirements; 3332.21, Building lines; and 3332.26, Minimum side yard permitted, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 678 MILLER AVE. (43205), to allow a mixed-use development with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV23-124).

To authorize the transfer of funds and appropriation within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with Decker Construction Company for the Pedestrian Safety - Sidewalk Replacement (2024 Tree Root) project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,323,671.07 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,323,671.07)

To amend Ordinance No. 1960-2023 passed by City Council on July 17, 2023, to authorize payment for reasonable food and non-alcoholic beverage expenses; to authorize the Interim Director of Department of Neighborhoods to modify and extend an existing beneficiary agreement with United Way of Central Ohio, Inc. to June 30, 2025; and declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3363.41(a), Storage, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 3375 REFUGEE RD. (43232), to allow a reduced outdoor storage setback in the L-M, Limited Manufacturing District (Council Variance #CV24-010).

To grant a Variance from the provisions of 3356.03, C-4 permitted uses; 3356.05(F)(1)(2), C-4 district development limitations; 3312.09, Aisle; 3312.13, Driveway; 3312.29, Parking space; 3312.49, Required parking; 3321.05(A)(1), Vision clearance; 3325.213, FAR Standards; 3325.223, Building Height Standards; and 3325.241(D), Building Design Standards; of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 200 E. 5TH AVE. (43201), to allow multi-unit residential development with reduced development standards in the C-4, Commercial District.

To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.037, R-2F residential district; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.14, R-2F area district requirements; 3332.21, Building lines; 3332.25, Maximum side yards required; and 3332.26, Minimum side yard permitted, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 295 N. 21ST ST. (43203), to allow a three-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-022).

To Celebrate the Fifth Annual VENTURE OUT and Recognize The Pride Fund and Venture Atlas for Supporting LGBTQIA+ Businesses

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a not-for-profit service contract with the Columbus Next Generation Corporation for the purpose of purchasing/acquiring and developing key urban real property assets in targeted central city areas in an amount up to $550,000.00; and to authorize an expenditure up to $550,000.00 from the General Fund, and to authorize the advancement of funds on a pre-determined schedule. ($550,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to modify the current agreement with Coupa Software, Inc. to include an additional renewal option through June 20, 2025 for the continuation of hosted software solutions and professional services related to the Aquiire Marketplace Software; to authorize the expenditure of $228,631.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($228,631.00)

This ordinance amends Title 11, Chapters 1145 Sewer Use Regulations and 1147 Sewer Charges, of the Columbus City Codes to allow for the use of mass-based local limits and to provide additional methods to determine the organic strength of wastewater.

To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into advance-pay grant agreements with 6 local registered 501c3 non-profit organizations in support of summer youth programming; to authorize an expenditure from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($150,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to enter into a contract modification with Decker Construction Company for the Roadway - Utility Cut and Repair 2022 project to extend the contract term date and to add funding to the contract; to authorize the expenditure of $325,000.00 for the contract from the Street Construction Maintenance and Repair Fund. ($325,000.00)

To recognize Caribbean American Heritage Month During June

To amend the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of funds within the Streets and Highways Non Bond Fund; to appropriate funds within the Streets and Highways Non Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to enter into agreements with and to accept contributions from the Central Ohio Transportation Authority and Franklin County; to authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to modify a professional services contract with Hunter Marketing for the Roadway - LinkUS Mobility Corridors Initiative - Communications, Outreach & Engagement project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $425,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund and the Streets and Highways Non Bond Fund to pay for this contract; and to declare an emergency. ($425,000.00)

Reappointment of Edward P. Thiell, 628 Mohawk Street, Columbus, Ohio, 43206, to serve on the German Village Commission with a new term expiration date of June 30, 2027 (resume attached).

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a not-for-profit service contract with Lifecare Alliance, for minor home repairs to low and moderate-income seniors and disabled homeowners to expand the scope of work to allow for installation of grab bars and hand rails under their Home Safety and Falls Reduction Program; and to authorize payment of expenses starting June 1, 2024. ($0.00)

To amend Ordinance #1752-90, passed April 2, 1990 (Z90-009), for property located at 3700 FISHINGER BLVD. (43026), by repealing Sections 1 and 3 and replacing with new Sections 1 and 3 to include the legal description for this specific property and modify the permissible uses of said property within the Subarea 6 CPD, Commercial Planned Development District (Rezoning Amendment #Z90-090A).

Reappointment of Michael Forejt, 815 Lookout Point Dr, Columbus, Ohio 43235, to serve on the Historic Resources Commission with a new term expiration date of June 30, 2027 (resume attached).

Reappointment of Megha Sinha, 250 S. High Street #300, Columbus, Ohio 43215, to serve on the Historic Resources Commission with a new term expiration date of June 30, 2027 (resume attached).

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with AM Conservation Group, Inc. for the Smart Thermostat Program. ($0.00)

Reappointment of Robin L. Strohm, Williams & Strohm, LLC, 2 Miranova Place, Suite 380, Columbus, Ohio 43215, to serve on the German Village Commission with a new term expiration date of June 30, 2027 (resume attached).

To amend Ordinance #0760-2003, passed June 30, 2003 (Z02-049) by repealing Section 3 and replacing it with a new Section 3 thereby modifying the setbacks and site plan of the L-M, Limited Manufacturing District for property located at 2591 JOHNSTOWN RD. (43219) (Rezoning Amendment #Z02-049A).