Legislation

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with the Franklin County Public Defender Commission to provide legal counsel to indigent persons charged with criminal offenses; to authorize the expenditure of $656,499.00 from the general fund; and to declare an emergency ($656,499.00)

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into three (3) Universal Term Contracts for the option to purchase Traffic Signal Communication Systems with Baldwin & Sours Inc., Path Master Inc., and Traffic Control Products Inc; and to authorize the expenditure of $3.00. ($3.00)

To authorize and direct the Director of Public Safety to enter into a grant agreement with the State of Ohio, Department of Natural Resources, Division of Watercraft; to transfer $11,647.74 from the General Fund to the General Government Grant Fund; to appropriate $46,590.97 from the unappropriated balance of the General Government Grant Fund to the Division of Police for the operation of a 2024 Marine Patrol Program; and to declare an emergency. ($46,590.97)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a contract modification with Hill International, Inc. to add funding for the Professional Construction Management Services - 2018 contract; to authorize an amendment to the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation within the Water Bond Fund; and to authorize an expenditure of $1,134,700.00 from the Water Bond Fund to pay for the modification. ($1,134,700.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Danbert, Inc., for the Blueprint Hilltop - Eureka/Fremont Area Integrated Solution, Permeable Pavers, Water Line Improvements, and Resurfacing projects; to authorize an amendment to the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving loans for this project; to authorize a transfer of funds between projects within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $21,776,461.74 from the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund, the Sanitary Bond Fund, the Water Supply Revolving Loan Fund, and the Streets and Highways Bond Fund to pay for the project. ($21,776,461.74)

To authorize the Director of the Office of Education to enter into a grant agreement with the Family Adolescent & Child Community Engagement Services (FACCES) to support their summer youth education program; to authorize the transfer of $170,000.00 from the citywide (general fund) account to the Office of Education; and to authorize the expenditure of $170,000.00 from the General Fund. ($170,000.00).

To authorize the Director of the Department of Building and Zoning Services to modify and extend the professional services contract with RAMA Consulting Group, Inc. for the Zoning Code Update Communications and Engagement Assistance for the extension of the contract term end date of May 8, 2024 to May 8, 2025; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Office of Construction Management, to enter into a construction contract with Elford, Inc. for the Community Development Block Grant Neighborhood Facilities Renovation project, All THAT Teen Center; to authorize an appropriation within the Economic Development Revolving Loan Fund; to authorize a transfer between the Economic Development Revolving Loan Fund and Community Development Block Grant Fund; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $1,268,300.00 within the Community Development Block Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,268,300.00)

To authorize an appropriation of $75,000.00 to the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging for the continued support of the Housing Assistance Program; and to authorize an appropriation and transfer within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund and to declare an emergency. ($75,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute grant agreements with numerous not-for-profit, social service agencies in an amount up to $250,000.00 for Year 2 of the department’s Elevate! program; to authorize the provision of services for a 12 month period from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024; to authorize the payment for reasonable food and non-alcoholic beverages for participants of programs included in the grant agreements; to authorize the advancement of funds on a pre-determined schedule during the term of the agreement; to authorize the expenditure of up to $150,000.00 from the Hotel Motel Tax Fund and up to $100,000.00 from the General Fund. ($250,000.00).

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety, on behalf of the Division of Support Services, to enter into contract with Intergraph Corporation for maintenance services and software licenses for the CAD system in accordance with the sole source procurement provisions of the Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of $636,045.48 from the general fund; and to declare an emergency. ($636,045.48)

To accept and dedicate disposal parcels six through eleven of the Mt. Vernon Plaza Urban Renewal Plat as public right-of-way; and to name said disposal parcels as Mt. Vernon Avenue. ($0.00)

To accept the plat titled “4th & Thurman Subdivision” from 121 Thurman LLC by Kevin Lykens, Authorized Signatory; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Fleet Management Division, to establish a purchase orders with Grimco Inc and Hyatt’s Graphic Supply Co. Inc, for the purchase of Gerber and 3M films and foils; and to authorize the expenditure of $20,446.00 from 2024 Fleet Purchase Plan (ACPR002832); and to declare an emergency. ($20,446.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to enter into grant agreement with Actions That Matter for Youth, Bantu Hope Foundation, Columbus College of Art and Design, Girls L.E.A.P., Summer Jam West, Inc, The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business, Women's Leadership Academy, Young Mens Christian Association of Central Ohio (YMCA), and Youth Over Us, Inc. in support of summer youth employment and programs; to authorize a transfer within and expenditure from the General Fund for programming; to authorize the payment for reasonable food and non-alcoholic beverages for participants of programs; and to declare an emergency. ($916,100.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Recreation and Parks Department, on behalf of the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging, to enter into a Not for Profit Services Contract with Tony R. Wells Foundation to act as the fiscal agent for the Shallow Rental Subsidy Pilot Program; to authorize the expenditure of $107,630.00 from the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($107,630.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a service contract with E&L Cemetery Services LLC, in an amount up to $90,581.00, to provide restoration and relocation services; to waive the competitive bidding requirements of Columbus City Codes; to authorize an expenditure of $90,581.00 from the Development General Fund; and to declare an emergency ($90,581.00).

Notice/Advertisement Title: City Council to Hold Public Hearings on Zoning Code Update Contact Name: Kevin McCain Contact Telephone Number: (614) 645-5829 Contact Email Address: kbmccain@columbus.gov

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to renew a contract with Barclay Water Management, Inc. for the treatment and remediation of water systems under the purview of the Facilities Management Division; to authorize the expenditure of $251,895.00 within the General Fund; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Code; and to declare an emergency. ($251,895.00)

To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.037, R-2F residential district; 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 yard permitted; 3332.27, Rear yard; and 3332.29, Height district; of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 266-268 N. MONROE AVE. (43203), to allow a two-unit dwelling and a single-unit dwelling (carriage house) on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District (Council Variance #CV23-143).

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to amend a grant agreement for the first time to release Toni J. Sofranko and Carl D. Sofranko (the Recipient) from the obligations of the agreement and to substitute Morgan Scroggy (Successor Recipient) as a party to the agreement to allow the transfer of 176-178 N Harris Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43204 (Property) from the Recipient to Successor Recipient subject to the Successor Recipient executing an Amended Agreement and Restrictive Covenant assuming the responsibilities of the Recipient for the remaining affordability period; to consent to the transfer of the Property from Recipient to Successor Recipient; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

Appointment of Agata Brenneman, CelebrateOne Senior Manager of Community Engagement, 1111 E. Broad Street, Suite 302, Columbus, OH 43205, to the Ohio Children’s Trust Fund (OCTF) Central Ohio Regional Prevention Council for a term beginning April 9, 2024 and ending at the close of business April 9, 2026 (resume attached).

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to enter into a professional services contract with Environmental Design Group, LLC for the Bikeway - SR161 - Sawmill Road to Thompson Street project; to authorize the expenditure of $500,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund to pay for this contract; and to declare an emergency. ($500,000.00)

To recognize and celebrate April as Native Plant Month in Columbus, Ohio