Legislation

To authorize the City Auditor to appropriate $24,900.00 within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a service contract with Canvaas Consulting, LLC to run an education and engagement campaign related to the Dignity in Transit initiative; and to declare an emergency.

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Sodium Chloride with Morton Salt, Inc.; and to authorize the expenditure of $1.00. ($1.00)

To amend the 2023 Capital Improvement budget; to authorize the transfer of funds within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to appropriate funds within the Federal Transportation Grant Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with Complete General Construction Company for the Signals - Flashing Yellow Arrow Implementation Pilot project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,678,546.28 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund and the Federal Transportation Grants Fund for the project; to repay any unused grant funds at the end of the grant period; and to declare an emergency. ($1,678,546.28)

To authorize the expenditure of $250,000.00, from the Development Taxable Bond Fund, to the Confluence Community Authority authorized by Ordinance Number 1858-2019 and approved by Columbus City Council on July 22, 2019; and to declare an emergency. ($250,000.00)

To authorize the Department of Public Service to enter into agreements with and to accept payment from the City of Canal Winchester for the performance of construction administration and inspection services relative to the Gender Road Improvements Phase 6 project; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter into a grant agreement with the Capital Crossroads Special Improvement District of Columbus, Inc. in support of the Business District Safety Enhancements Program; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $500,000.00 within the Public Safety Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($500,000.00)

To appropriate funds within the Federal Transportation Grants Fund; to authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to enter into contract with CAP‐STONE & Associates, Inc. for the Operation Safewalks - School Sidewalk - Olive Street - Floral Avenue project; to authorize the expenditure of $1,172,881.44 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund and the Federal Transportation Grants Fund for the project; to repay any unused grant funds at the end of the grant period; and to declare an emergency. ($1,172,881.44)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a not-for-profit service contract with One Columbus in an amount up to $700,000.00 for economic development activities associated with business attraction, expansion, and retention as well as other activities related to the City of Columbus’ continued interest in workforce development, marketing, and entrepreneurship; to authorize the expenditure of $700,000.00 from the 2024 General Fund Operating Budget; and to authorize the advancement of funds to the agency on a predetermined schedule. ($700,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to enter into contract with vCloud Tech Inc. for Red Hat Linux licenses, Red Hat learning subscriptions, and Red Hat JBOSS including maintenance and support; to authorize the expenditure of $157,924.94 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Division, Information Services Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($157,924.94)

To amend Ordinance No. 3288-2023, which was approved by Columbus City Council on December 4, 2023, for the purpose of revising the contract term; and to declare an emergency ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a not-for-profit service contract with Jewish Family Services for the Columbus Financial Empowerment Center in an amount up to $500,000.00; to authorize the expenditure of up to $500,000.00; and to authorize payment of expenses starting January 1, 2024. ($500,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety, on behalf of the Division of Support Services, to enter into a service agreement with Day Funeral Service LLC for indigent cremation services; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of $280,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($280,000.00)

To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a grant agreement with Transit Columbus to conduct a public outreach campaign regarding the benefits of public transportation and to challenge the stigma of public transportation; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure of $10,000.00 from the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($10,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to enter into a professional services contract with WSP USA Inc. for the Bikeway - Cassady Avenue - 7th Avenue to Plaza Properties Boulevard project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $500,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund to pay for this contract; and to declare an emergency. ($500,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to enter into a contract with Atech Fire and Security for Fire Sprinkler Maintenance, Repair and Emergency services and to authorize the expenditure of $9,800.00 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating fund; and to declare an emergency. ($9,800.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to enter into a professional services contract with TranSystems Corporation of Ohio, for the Bikeway - Sullivant Avenue - Georgesville Road to S Wilson Road project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $500,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund to pay for this contract; and to declare an emergency. ($500,000.00)

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; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 171 E. PACEMONT RD. (43202), to allow two single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-035).

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a planned professional services contract modification for the Morrison Booster Station Improvements contract with Dynotec, Inc.; to authorize an amendment to the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; and to authorize an expenditure of $158,792.93 from the Water Bond Fund for the contract. ($158,792.93)

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 Co. for the 240 Parsons Avenue - Parking Deck Renovation Project; to authorize a transfer and expenditure up to $442,990.00 within the Construction Management Capital Improvement Fund; and to authorize an amendment to the 2023 Capital Improvements Budget. ($442,990.00)

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a cooperative agreement, or MOU, with Columbus Public Health for participation in the Healthy Homes Program, for the Division of Water; and to authorize the expenditure of $300,000.00 within the Water Operating Fund. ($300,000.00)

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the aforementioned vendors for the purchase of uniforms and accessories for the Division of Police from existing Universal Term Contracts; to authorize the expenditure of $3,207,493.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency ($3,207,493.00)

To amend City Code Section 599.01 relating to Clean Zone License definitions to correct an error. ($0.00)

To authorize an additional appropriation of $23,977.48 from the unappropriated balance of the Police Training/Entrepreneurial Fund for the Division of Police for law enforcement training purposes. ($23,977.48)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a contract modification with Stantec Consulting Services Inc. for the Construction Administration/Construction Inspection Services 2023-2025 contract; to authorize an amendment to the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation of funds in the Water Market Rate Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon the approval of a loan from the Ohio Water Development Authority; and to expend up to $542,076.68 from the Water Market Rate Fund. ($542,076.68)