Legislation

To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.037, R-2F Residential District; 3312.49, Required parking; 3312.57, EV parking minimum requirements effective January 1, 2024; 3321.05(A)(B)(2), Vision clearance; 3325.801, Maximum Lot Coverage; 3325.803(A), Building Lines; 3325.805, Maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR); 3325.809, Landscaped Area and Treatment; 3332.25, Maximum side yards required; 3332.26, Minimum side yard permitted; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 100 W. OAKLAND AVE. (43201), to allow an apartment building with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District, and to repeal Ordinance #2752-2020 (CV20-086), passed on December 7, 2020 (Council Variance #CV24-088).

To authorize the appropriation of $1,795,028.00 from the unappropriated balance of the Land Management Fund to the Department of Development to provide funds for the administration of the Land Redevelopment Division for budget year 2025; and to declare an emergency. ($1,795,028.00)

To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3333.18, Building lines; and 3333.35(G), Private garage, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 5255 CROSSWIND DR. (43228), to allow reduced development standards for an apartment complex in the L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-079).

To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.02, R, Rural District; and 3332.06, R-rural area district requirements of the Columbus City codes; for the property located at 4086 S. HIGH ST. (43207), to allow for multiple dwelling development with reduced lot area in the R, Rural District (Council Variance # CV24-093).

To authorize and direct the City Auditor to authorize payment to St Stephen Community Services Inc per the invoice approved by the Department Director (or designee) in an amount not to exceed $5,451.98 from Fund 1000, Subfund 100016; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer $5,451.98 between object classes within the General Fund, Public Safety Initiatives Subfund; to authorize the expenditure of $5,451.98 from the General Fund, Public Safety Initiatives Subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($5,451.98).

To rezone 5255 CROSSWIND DR. (43228), being 21.06± acres located on the southeast corner of Crosswind Drive and Krieger Street, From: M, Manufacturing District, To: L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z24-027).

Notice/Advertisement Title: Public Utilities and Sustainability Committee Hearing Minutes Contact Name: Chelsea Golterman Contact Telephone Number: 614-735-0965 Contact Email Address: clgolterman@columbus.gov

To approve the Second Amendment to Petition for Organization of a New Community Authority for expansion of the new community district of the RiverSouth Authority; to authorize the expansion of the new community district of the RiverSouth Authority and define the boundary of the expanded new community district to include certain additional property owned or controlled by Downtown Columbus, Inc., formerly Columbus Downtown Development Corporation; to certify compliance of the requirements of the public hearing on the second expansion area; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To amend the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer funds within the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a grant agreement with Erie Ohio Capital CDFI Fund LLC in an amount up to $2,500,000.00 in support of the development of 37 units of the Juniper Crossing II project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $2,500,000.00 from the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; to authorize the reimbursement of expenditures incurred prior to the establishment of a purchase order; and to declare an emergency. ($2,500,000.00)

To amend the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer funds within the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of Development to enter into a grant agreement with Erie Ohio Capital CDFI Fund LLC in an amount up to $3,000,000.00 in support of development of Granville Woods Lofts, a 118-unit mixed-use affordable housing development project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $3,000,000.00 from the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; to authorize the reimbursement of expenditures incurred prior to the establishment of a purchase order; and to declare an emergency. ($3,000,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety to modify and extend the contract with All-Star Talent Inc. for recruitment and marketing services; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00).

To authorize and direct the City Auditor to authorize payment to Godman Guild Association dba Blue Bow Tie Catering per the invoice approved by the Department Director (or designee) in an amount not to exceed $4,162.50; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer $4,162.50 between object classes within the General Fund, Public Safety Initiatives Subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($4,162.50).

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to forgive principal for a loan to The Commons at Grant Limited Partnership due to the City of Columbus totaling $900,000.00, to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute the necessary documents to convey the title of the property located at 398 S. Grant Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215 to the The Commons at Grant (TC2) Senior Housing Limited Partnership at no cost. (Amended by Ord. 1355-2025 on 6/2/2025 -LG).

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: To provide Road Maintenance, Salt Bags Entity Name(s)/Address(s): 1. Continental Trading and Hardware, 400 Delancey Street, Newark, New Jersey 07105 2. National Highway Products Inc., 301 Riverside Drive, Millville, New Jersey 08332 3. Circle Janitorial Supplies Inc., 5 East 12th Street, Paterson, New Jersey 07524 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $160,000.00 Funding Source: Department of Public Works/Public Buildings NW011-060-0604-83710-B2024 Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed twenty-four (24) consecutive months, commencing upon a fully executed contract Contract Basis: ( X ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: This contract will provide Road Maintenance, Salt Bags for the Department of Public Works/Division of Public Buildings. Advertisement Date: July 17, 2024 Bids Downloaded: Sixteen (16) Bids Submitted: Four (4) Bids Rejected: One (1)

Dept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Civil Litigation Docket No.: ESX-L-009070-17 Claimant: Jacqueline Aviles-Torres and Juan Torres, her spouse Claimant’s Attorney: Marilyn Barbosa, Esq., Barbosa Donovan, LLP, 70 South Orange Avenue, Livingston, New Jersey 07039 Settlement Amount: $75,000.00 Funding Source: Insurance Trust Fund Additional Comments: Deferred 7R6-b 120424

Notice/Advertisement Title: Public Safety and Criminal Justice Committee Public Hearing Contact Name: Averi Townsend Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-7565 Contact Email Address: ajtownsend@columbus.gov

To rezone 897 E. MOUND ST. (43205), being 1.06± acres located on the south side of Mound Street, 90± feet east of Andrew Street, From: R-2F, Residential District, To: AR-2, Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z23-070).

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify the contract with J&D Home Improvement, LLC dba The Basement Doctor for the Blueprint Volunteer Sump Pump 2022 project; to authorize an amendment to the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to transfer cash and appropriation between projects within the Sanitary Bond Fund; and to authorize an expenditure of $1,000,000.00 from the Sanitary Bond Fund to pay for the contract modification. ($1,000,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a design contract with Ribway Engineering Group, Inc. for the West Franklinton Area Sewer Reconfiguration project; to authorize an amendment to the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds within the Sanitary - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for this project; and to authorize the expenditure of $219,939.69 from the Sanitary - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund. ($219,939.69)

Notice/ Advertisement Title: Councilmember Day-Achauer to Host Hearing on the 2025 Operating Budget relating to Neighborhoods, Recreation and Parks, and Sustainability in the City Contact Name: Jacob Dilley Contact Telephone Number: (614) 645-5292 Contact Email Address: JADilley@columbus.gov

To authorize the Director of the Office of Education to enter into contract with The Educational Service Center of Central Ohio (on behalf of Franklin County Family and Children First/Partnership4Success); and to authorize the expenditure of $70,000.00 from the general fund. ($70,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to forgive the principal and accrued interest for Hilltop Senior Village currently owned by Hilltop Senior Housing Limited Partnership on a HOME loan and UDAG loan due to the City of Columbus totaling over approximately $1,611,229.37; to reduce the UDAG Loan to $1,000.00; to reduce the interest rate to 0%; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00) (Amended by Ord. 1590-2025 passed on 6/30/2025)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to amend the City of Columbus Jobs Growth Incentive Agreement with FlightSafety International, Inc. to (i) extend the incentive term two additional years, now culminating on January 1, 2028 instead of January 1, 2026, (ii) to add 4010 Bridgeway Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43219, parcel number 010-293794 as additional Project Site to the JGI Agreement and (iii) to add FlightSafety Textron Aviation Training LLC as an additional Grantee to the JGI Agreement.

To Honor Sawaun Blakely's Contributions to HIV/AIDS Awareness and Recognize December 1st as World AIDS Day