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  1. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Automotive Batteries with BPB Holding Corp. dba Batteries Plus, LLC; and to authorize the expenditure of $1.00. ($1.00)

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  2. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to amend the City of Columbus Jobs Growth Incentive for the first time with CoverMyMeds LLC, to add McKesson Corporation, and all affiliates and subsidiaries related to the McKesson Corporation as listed in Exhibit A, and any other affiliates or subsidiaries owned or controlled by McKesson Corporation and which are reported to the Department of Development through McKesson Corporation’s annual report to the Department as additional GRANTEEs to the AGREEMENT.

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  3. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to amend the City of Columbus Enterprise Zone Agreement with CoverMyMeds LLC, McKesson Corporation, MK 1 Property Company LLC, and MK 2 Property Company, LLC to add McKesson Corporation, and all affiliates and subsidiaries related to the McKesson Corporation listed in Exhibit A and any other affiliates or subsidiaries owned or controlled by McKesson Corporation and which are reported to the Department of Development through McKesson Corporation’s annual report to the Department as additional entities and party to the AGREEMENT and henceforth will contribute to the new job and payroll, and the retained jobs and payroll commitments as set forth in the AGREEMENT.

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  4. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Zero Waste Event Productions LLC to provide on-site recycling sorting, compost collections and material processing coordination during the 2025 Jazz & Rib Festival, CBUS Soul Fest and WinterFest Columbus; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $53,454.99 from the Recreation and Parks Special Purpose Fund 2223 and to waive competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code ($53,454.99)

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  5. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Board of Health to modify an existing contract to change the Scope of Services with Sapna Welsh DBA Leverage HR for continued emotional intelligence trainings. ($0.00)

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  6. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize and direct the City Attorney, on behalf of the Director of the Department of Public Utilities, to enter into a settlement agreement with Columbus Limestone, Inc. to resolve a disputed Director’s Order that alleges violations of Chapter 1150 of the Columbus City Codes and to accept a deposit of $64,045.09 to be deposited into the Sewer Operating Fund. ($64,045.09)

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  7. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify to increase funding to a service contract with Sensus USA, Inc. for the Enhanced Meter Project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $600,000.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund. ($600,000.00)

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  8. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to establish a contract with Toyota Material Handling Midwest, Inc. to purchase a Power Boss Nautilus HD for the Division of Water; and to authorize the expenditure of $85,617.49 from the Water Operating Fund. ($85,617.49)

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  9. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Finance and Management Director to modify and extend two (2) Universal Term Contracts for the option to purchase Sanitary Paper Products and Dispensers with Key 4 Supply Inc., and Carmen’s Distribution System, Inc., and to declare an emergency. (0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  10. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to execute a Second Amendment to the Lease Agreement with 670 Cap Partners, Ltd. for the property located at 569-600 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio, commonly known as the 670 Cap; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  11. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service, acting on behalf of the City of Columbus, to enter into an event agreement with Red, White & BOOM, Inc., to accept a deposit for City services rendered for the Red, White & BOOM! 2025 event; to refund the balance of deposited funds after final accounting has occurred, if applicable; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  12. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To amend the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a contract modification with EMH&T in connection with the Intersection Improvements - Refugee Road at Hines Road project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $200,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund to pay for the project; and to declare an emergency. ($200,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  13. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Finance and Management Director to modify and extend two (2) Universal Term Contracts for the option to purchase Crushed Limestone & Gravel Aggregates with Shelly Materials, Inc., and The Olen Corporation, and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  14. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to modify an existing contract with Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. for the Three Creeks Wetland Restoration Project; to authorize the appropriation of $80,300.00 within the Recreation and Parks Special Purpose Fund, Subfund and Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the transfer of $4,079.11 within the Recreation and Parks and Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2024 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the expenditure of $80,300.00 from the Recreation and Parks Special Purpose Fund and Permanent Improvement Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($80,300.00)

    A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  15. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept funds from Produce Perks Midwest; to authorize the appropriation of funds from the unappropriated balance of the Health Department Grants Fund, to authorize the City Auditor to transfer appropriations between object classes for the Produce Perks Stipend program; and to declare an emergency. ($1,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  16. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept BioWatch grant funds from Ohio EPA in the amount of $50,000.00; to authorize the appropriation of $50,000.00 and any additional funds from the unappropriated balance of the Health Department Grants Fund; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer appropriations between object classes; and to declare an emergency. ($50,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  17. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    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 $11,646.40 from the General Fund to the General Government Grant Fund; to appropriate $46,585.60 from the unappropriated balance of the General Government Grant Fund to the Division of Police for the operation of a 2025 Marine Patrol Program; and to declare an emergency. ($46,585.60)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  18. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an intergovernmental working agreement with the Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District for the Combined Stormwater Education Programs; to authorize the expenditure of $323,270.00 from the Storm Sewer Operating Fund, $50,000.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund, and $50,250.00 from the Water Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency ($423,520.00)

    A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Christopher Wyche, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  19. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To modify the professional engineering services contract with Murphy Epson, Inc., for the Lead Service Line Outreach project; to authorize an amendment to the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation within the Water Bond Fund; to authorize an expenditure of up to $860,206.69 from the Water Bond Fund to pay for the contract modification; and to declare an emergency. ($860,206.69)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  20. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the City Auditor to create a special revenue fund titled Water Special Revenue Fund and sub fund titled Columbus Cares Utility Assistance Subfund for the purpose of accepting donations to support existing and future utility discount programs; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  21. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Wood Utility Poles with Kevin Lehr Associates; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00).

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  22. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize assessments for weed and solid waste removal on properties in violation of weed and solid waste regulations as set forth in the Columbus City Code; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  23. Filed
    Appointment

    Appointment of Katrina Norris, 999 Autumn Lake Ct, Westerville, OH 43081 to serve on the Columbus Advisory Commission on Disability Issues with a new term expiration date of June 14, 2028 (resume attached).

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  24. Filed
    Appointment

    Appointment of Tessa Wilson, 7097 Dewfall Drive, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068 to serve on the Columbus Advisory Commission on Disability Issues with a new term expiration date of June 14, 2027 (resume attached).

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  25. Filed
    Appointment

    Appointment of Janae Miller to serve on the Columbus Advisory Commission on Disability Issues with a new term expiration date of June 14, 2026 (resume attached).

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  26. Filed
    Appointment

    Appointment of Grace Shults, 2388 Maribeth Pl, Grove City, OH 43123 to serve on the Columbus Advisory Commission on Disability Issues with a new term expiration date of June 14, 2028 (resume attached).

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  27. Filed
    Appointment

    Appointment of Nicole Carter, 1380 Lilley Ave, Columbus, OH 43206 to serve on the Columbus Advisory Commission on Disability Issues with a new term expiration date of June 14, 2027 (resume attached).

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  28. Filed
    Appointment

    Appointment of Justin Simmons, 4709 Janis Dr, Columbus, OH 43227 to serve on the Columbus Advisory Commission on Disability Issues with a new term expiration date of June 14, 2027 (resume attached).

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  29. Filed
    Appointment

    Appointment of Patricia Kovacs, 527 Haversham Dr, Gahanna, OH 43230 to serve on the Columbus Advisory Commission on Disability Issues with a new term expiration date of June 14, 2026 (resume attached).

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  30. Filed
    Appointment

    Appointment of Eunha Sun, 6227 Upper Albany Crossing Dr, Westerville, OH 43081 to serve on the Columbus Advisory Commission on Disability Issues with a new term expiration date of June 14, 2028 (resume attached).

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  31. Filed
    Appointment

    Appointment of Alexia Kemerling, 889 Heyl Ave, Columbus, OH 43206 to serve on the Columbus Advisory Commission on Disability Issues with a new term expiration date of June 14, 2026 (resume attached).

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  32. Filed
    Appointment

    Appointment of Bob Roehm, 2964 Northwest Blvd, Columbus, OH 43221 to serve on the Columbus Advisory Commission on Disability Issues with a new term expiration date of June 14, 2027 (resume attached).

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  33. Filed
    Appointment

    Appointment of Eric Duffy, 185 Crestview Rd, Columbus, OH 43202 to serve on the Columbus Advisory Commission on Disability Issues with a new term expiration date of June 14, 2028 (resume attached).

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  34. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with NALCO Water, Inc. for the treatment and remediation of water systems under the purview of the Facilities Management Division; to authorize the expenditure of $280,359.14 within the General Fund; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Code; and to declare an emergency. ($280,359.14)

    A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  35. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To amend the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer cash and appropriation between projects within the Development Taxable Bonds Fund; to authorize the Director of Development to enter a grant agreement in an amount up to $1,850,000.00 with Community for New Direction Incorporation for property renovations to be used for mental health and substance use disorder outpatient treatment; to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,850,000.00 within the Development Taxable Bond Fund; to advance funding on a predetermined schedule; to authorize expenditures prior to the approval of the purchase order; and to declare an emergency. ($1,850,000.00)

    A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  36. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To amend the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer cash and appropriation between projects within the Development Taxable Bonds Fund; to authorize the Director of Development to enter a grant agreement in an amount up to $1,400,000.00 with the Columbus College of Art and Design in support of design and construction of the community pocket park which is a part of the Center for Creative Collaboration; to authorize the expenditure of $1,400,000.00 within the Development Taxable Bond Fund; to advance funding on a predetermined schedule; to authorize expenditures prior to the approval of the purchase order; and to declare an emergency. ($1,400,000.00).

    A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  37. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To amend the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; 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 Double Z Construction Company for the Pedestrian Safety - Hiawatha Park Drive - Silver Drive to Hudson Street project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $2,591,987.58 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund for the project; and to declare an emergency. ($2,591,987.58)

    A motion was made by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  38. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into a renewal of the initial five-year lease with MC-NC, LLC to provide space for the operation of a senior center; to authorize the appropriation of $1,175,000.00 from the unappropriated balance of the Debt Retirement Fund, Special Income Tax Subfund; to authorize the expenditure of $1,175,000.00 from the Debt Retirement Fund, Special Income Tax Subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,175,000.00)

    A motion was made by Nancy Day-Achauer, seconded by Melissa Green, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  39. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the City Attorney, on behalf of the Department of Public Safety, to modify the contract for special legal counsel services with Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP; to waive competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of $176,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($176,000.00)

    A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Melissa Green, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  40. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize and direct the City Attorney to settle the lawsuit known as Timothy L. Carreker v. City of Columbus, Ohio, et al., No.24 CV 6755 pending in the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas; to authorize the expenditure of the sum of forty-five thousand dollars and zero cents ($45,000.00) in settlement of this lawsuit; to authorize the transfer of $45,000.00 within the General Fund; and to declare an emergency.

    A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Melissa Green, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

  41. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Office of Construction Management, to enter into a construction contract with 2K General Company for the Department of Public Health’s Elevator Modernization Ph. 1 project; to authorize a transfer of $647,540.00 and an expenditure up to $647,540.00 within the Construction Management Capital Improvements Bond Fund; to provide for payment of prevailing wage services to the Department of Public Service; and to amend the 2024 Capital Improvements Budget. ($647,540.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  42. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Office of Construction Management, to enter into a construction contract with Setterlin Building Company for the East Central Health Upgrades project; to authorize an appropriation of $1,678,000.00, a transfer of $1,678,000.00 and an expenditure up to $1,678,000.00 within the Neighborhood Health Center Capital Reserve Fund; to provide for payment of prevailing wage services to the Department of Public Service; and to amend the 2024 Capital Improvements Budget. ($1,678,000.00)

    A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  43. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To dedicate a tract of real property owned by the City of Columbus as road right-of-way; to name said public right-of way as Mt Vernon Avenue and Twentieth Street; ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  44. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents necessary for the City to grant an encroachment located on the east and west side of New World Drive, to legally allow the two active railway warning devices to extend into the public rights-of-way. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  45. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To dedicate a tract of real property owned by the City of Columbus as road right-of-way; to name said public right-of way as Westerville Road. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  46. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents necessary for the City to grant encroachments to Lofts at 40 Long Limited Partnership to legally allow an underground vault and two canopies to extend into the public rights-of-way located on North Wall Street, West Long Street, and North Front Street. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  47. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To amend the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer funds between projects within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to authorize the City Attorney's Office, Real Estate Division, to contract for professional services relative to the acquisition of fee simple title and lesser interests in and to property needed for the Vision Zero - Ped Safety - Crosswalks Enhancements 2023 Phase 2 projects; to authorize the City Attorney's Office, Real Estate Division, to negotiate with property owners to acquire the additional rights of way necessary to complete this project; and to authorize the expenditure of $210,000.00 from the Streets & Highways Bond Fund. ($210,000.00).

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  48. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To accept various deeds for parcels of real property to be used as road right-of-way; to dedicate these parcels as public rights-of-way; and to name said rights-of-way as Spring Street. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  49. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To amend Ordinance 0911-2004 to clarify that the public right-of-way of Poplar Avenue east of High Street to Pearl Street was not vacated but instead was released from vehicular traffic and transferred from the Department of Public Service to the Recreation and Parks Department. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  50. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the City Auditor to transfer funds from the Department of Development’s General Fund to the HUD Section 108 Loans Grants Fund in connection with the HUD Sect 108 Loans Grants. ($16,004.14)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  51. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract for hosted software, maintenance, and support of the software application with Active Network, LLC; and to authorize the expenditure of $120,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Department Operating Fund. ($120,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  52. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into an advanced pay grant agreement with the Columbus Recreation and Parks Foundation; and to authorize the expenditure of $130,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund. ($130,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  53. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Executive Director of the Office of Education to enter into a grant agreement with various non-profit organizations to provide after-school programs and services; to authorize the transfer of $312,000.00 within the Office of Education General Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of $312,000.00 from the general fund. ($312,000.00)

    A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Christopher Wyche, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  54. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Department of Human Resources to modify the contract with Claim Technologies Incorporated, a division of Brown & Brown Insurance Services, Inc., and authorize an expenditure of $30,000.00 from and within the Employee Benefits Fund. ($30,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  55. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Board of Health to modify an existing contract, by adding American Sign Language (ASL) video remote interpreting (VRI) services to the contract Scope of Services with Effectiff LLC who provides language services ($0.00).

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  56. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize and direct the Director of Public Safety to enter into contract with Hundred Public Safety Inc. DBA Performance Protocol for training services for the Division of Police’s Field Training Officers, to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Code; and to authorize the expenditure of $75,000.00 from the Police Continuing Professional Training Fund. ($75,000.00)

    A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Christopher Wyche, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  57. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into contract, in accordance with sole-source provisions of City Code, with GE Digital LLC for the maintenance of GE Advantage (aka Global Care) software licenses and maintenance support for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; and to authorize the expenditure of $200,208.25 from the Sewer Operating Sanitary Fund. ($200,208.25)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  58. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize and direct the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into a grant agreement with the Ohio EPA and accept a grant in the amount of $49,160.00 for recycling and litter prevention; to authorize the appropriation of $49,160.00 in the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund. ($49,160.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  59. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with John Eramo & Sons for the Transite Pipe Replacements & John Glenn Avenue Water Main Extension project; to authorize an amendment to the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation of funds in the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Program Fund; to authorize the transfer of cash and appropriation within the Water Bond Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan to finance the contract; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $10,323,323.10 from the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Program Fund and the Water Bond Fund to pay for the project. ($10,323,323.10)

    A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  60. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with Duke’s Root Control, Inc. for sewer root control services for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage in 2025; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of City Code; and to authorize the expenditure of $150,000.00 from the Sewer Operating Sanitary Fund. ($150,000.00)

    A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  61. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Development with the approval by Columbus City Council to approve the forgiveness of the loan to Cora Towns who has since passed away and had prior to her passing would have met the eligibility requirements of the program, the current request for forgiveness is approximately $27,000.00, which will remove the burden of heirs and help support housing stability and promote wealth building which is the intent of the program. ($27,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  62. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To accept the application (AN24-014) of Dallas Angelo J III TTEE, et.al. for the annexation of certain territory containing 8.6± acres in Franklin Township.

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  63. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To rezone specific properties within certain City of Columbus corridors to one of the following mixed use districts: UGN-1 and UGN-2, Urban General District, and CAC, Community Activity Center District.

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Christopher Wyche, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  64. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To amend Chapter 3310 to allow an Opt-In process for contiguous parcels to rezone from a Title 33 zoning district to a Title 34 district.

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Nicholas Bankston, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  65. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To amend various provisions of Title 34 of the Columbus City Codes to address necessary code clean-up.

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer, that this Ordinance be Amended as submitted to the Clerk. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  66. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to accept, and appropriate a grant from the Ohio Department of Aging in the amount of $24,535.00 to the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund for the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging in connection with the Senior Farmer's Market Nutrition Program; and to declare an emergency. ($24,535.00)

    A motion was made by Melissa Green, seconded by Christopher Wyche, that this Ordinance be Amended as submitted to the Clerk. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  67. Referred to Committee
    Ordinance

    To amend various sections of the Columbus City Codes in order to modernize terminology and update standards related to graphics allowed in and around the downtown area.

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, that this Ordinance be Referred to Committee. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  68. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Building and Zoning Services to enter into a contract with LTR Intermediate Holdings Inc. DBA Liberty Tire Services of Ohio for services already rendered under the bid waiver provisions of Columbus City Code, Chapter 329; and to authorize an expenditure from the General Fund. ($2,507.75)

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  69. Council Office for Signature
    Resolution

    To declare the necessity of bonds issue, and to submit the question of such issue to the electors in the amount of $500,000,000 for public utilities; and to declare an emergency ($500,000,000). Section 44-1(e) of the City Charter.

    A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, that this Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  70. Council Office for Signature
    Resolution

    To declare the necessity of bond issue, and to submit the question of such issue to the electors in the amount of $500,000,000 for neighborhood development and affordable housing; and to declare an emergency ($500,000,000). Section 44-1(e) of the City Charter.

    A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, that this Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  71. Council Office for Signature
    Resolution

    To declare the necessity of bond issue, and to submit the question of such issue to the electors in the amount of $400,000,000 for public service; and to declare an emergency ($400,000,000). Section 44-1(e) of the City Charter.

    A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, that this Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  72. Council Office for Signature
    Resolution

    To declare the necessity of bond issue, and to submit the question of such issue to the electors in amount of $250,000,000 for recreation and parks; and to declare an emergency ($250,000,000). Section 44-1(e) of the City Charter

    A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, that this Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  73. Council Office for Signature
    Resolution

    To declare the necessity of bond issue, and to submit the question of such issue to the electors in the amount of $250,000,000 for health, safety, and infrastructure; and to declare an emergency ($250,000,000). Section 44-1(e) of the City Charter.

    A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Melissa Green, that this Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  74. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Executive Director of the Office of Education to enter into a contract, pursuant to Columbus City Codes, with Columbus Early Learning Centers to plan and implement the 2025 Summer Success Program, an eight-week summer intensive learning readiness program focused on pre-kindergarten children without prior early childhood education experience needed for developing key kindergarten readiness skills for the achievement of the Mayor’s goal that every child is ready for kindergarten; and to authorize the expenditure of $175,000.00 from the General Fund. ($175,000.00)

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Nicholas Bankston, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  75. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize and direct the City Attorney to settle the lawsuit captioned Sierra Simmons v. City of Columbus, et al., United States District Court Case No. 2:24-cv-1550; to authorize the expenditure of the sum of two hundred and ten thousand dollars and no cents ($210,000.00) in settlement of the lawsuit; to authorize the transfer of $210,000.00 within the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($210,000.00)

    A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Christopher Wyche, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

  76. Council Office for Signature
    Ceremonial Resolution

    To Recognize and Honor the ReRoute Program for its Commitment to Healing Today’s Youth for a Resilient Tomorrow

    A motion was made by Nancy Day-Achauer, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, that this Ceremonial Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:

  77. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Office of Education to enter into a contract with The Columbus Foundation to serve as charitable gift recipient for The Columbus Promise Program; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($200,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  78. In Council
    Ceremonial Resolution

    To recognize Caribbean American Heritage Month During June

    A motion was made by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, seconded by Rob Dorans, that this Ceremonial Resolution be Postponed to June 23, 2025. The motion carried by the following vote:

  79. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Office of Education to enter into contract with Columbus State Community College for the purpose of providing student support services for those enrolled in the Columbus Promise program; to authorize expenses prior to the purchase order; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($700,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  80. Filed
    Communication

    THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF WEDNESDAY JUNE 4, 2025 New Type: D1 D3 D3A To: Andon Enterprises LLC 5815 Karric Sq Dr Columbus, OH 43016 Permit #: 01979740005 New Type: D1 D3 D3A To: Taboa LLC 40 E Long St Columbus, OH 43215 Permit #: 8764592 New Type: D1 D3 To: About Half LLC DBA Bexley Links 3016 3018 E Broad St Columbus, OH 43209 Permit #: 0003243 Transfer Type: D1 To: BMF Hospitality LLC 1758 N High St 1st Fl & Patio Columbus, OH 43201 From: Apollos Restaurant & Spirits Inc DBA Apollos Greek Kitchen 1758 N High St 1st Fl & Patio Columbus, OH 43201 Permit #: 0773201 Transfer Type: C1 C2 To: Drive N Go Drive Thru LLC DBA Drive N Go Drive Thru 4827 E Main St Columbus, OH 43213 From: Al Haidar Inc DBA Drive N Go Drive Thru 4827 E Main St Columbus, OH 43213 Permit #: 23135510005 Advertise Date: 6/14/2025 Agenda Date: 6/9/2025 Return Date: 6/19/2025

    Read and Filed

  81. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize City Council to amend ordinance 0315-2025 to correct the endpoint of the City Treasurer’s contract for procurement cards with US Bank to September 30, 2027. ($0.00)

    Read for the First Time

  82. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with Think Veterans First; and to authorize an appropriation and expenditure from the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund. ($10,000.00)

    Read for the First Time

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  83. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To amend the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer cash and appropriation between projects within the Development Taxable Bonds Fund; to authorize the Director of Development to enter a grant agreement in an amount up to $259,447.12 with Zora’s House in support of the completion of the community hub; to authorize the transfer between projects and the expenditure in an amount up to $259,447.12 within the Development Taxable Bond Fund; to advance funding on a predetermined schedule; to authorize expenditures prior to the approval of the purchase order; and to declare an emergency ($259,447.12)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  84. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with Somali Cultural Festival; to authorize an expenditure from the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($10,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  85. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into contract with the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Columbus to provide planning support for an upcoming housing forum; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($40,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  86. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with J. Jireh Development Corporation in support of the JJDC Youth Summer Enrichment Program; and to authorize an expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund. ($10,000.00)

    Read for the First Time

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  87. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into contract with Sky Nile Consulting to provide communications support for the Housing For All initiative; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Codes; and to declare an emergency. ($75,000.00)

    A motion was made by Shannon G. Hardin, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  88. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management, on behalf of the City’s Purchasing Office, to enter into a contract with TradeCentric, LLC for a term of one (1) year, expiring approximately June 20, 2026, with the option to renew for five (5) additional one (1) year terms for use of the TradeCentric Gateway Connector platform to establish a connection between Microsoft’s D365 ERP software and the Coupa Business Spend Management Platform, intended to be used by the City as its purchasing catalog software; to authorize the appropriation of funds within the General Fund Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and the Information Services G.O. Debt Fund; to authorize the transfer of $25,000.00 between the General Fund Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and the Information Services G.O. Debt Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2024 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the expenditure of $25,000.00 from the Information Services G.O. Debt Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($25,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  89. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management, on behalf of the City’s Purchasing Office, to enter into a contract with Coupa Software Inc. for a term of one (1) year, expiring approximately June 20, 2026, with the option to renew for five (5) additional one (1) year terms for supplemental professional support, consulting, and technical services in connection with a subscription to the Coupa Business Spend Management Platform electronic procurement software; to authorize the appropriation of funds within the General Fund Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and the Information Services G.O. Debt Fund; to authorize the transfer of $343,631.00 between the General Fund Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and the Information Services G.O. Debt Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2024 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the expenditure of $343,631.00 from the Information Services G.O. Debt Fund; and to declare an emergency ($343,631.00).

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  90. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to accept, and appropriate a grant from the Ohio Department of Aging in the amount of $24,535.00 to the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund for the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging in connection with the Senior Farmer's Market Nutrition Program; and to declare an emergency. ($24,535.00)

    A motion was made by Melissa Green, seconded by Christopher Wyche, that this Ordinance be Approved as Amended. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  91. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To amend various provisions of Title 34 of the Columbus City Codes to address necessary code clean-up.

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Melissa Green, that this Ordinance be Approved as Amended. The motion carried by the following vote:

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Zoning Committee
Agenda Minutes

Filters for matters

  1. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To rezone 7444 CUBBAGE RD. (43081), being 34.00± acres located on the east side of Cubbage Road 2,400± feet north of Central College Road, From: R, Rural District, To: PUD-4, Planned Unit Development District and R-1, Residential District (Rezoning #Z25-009); and to declare an emergency.

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Melissa Green, that this Ordinance be Amended to Emergency. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  2. Defeated
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.037, R-2F residential district; 3312.25, Maneuvering; 3312.29, Parking space; 3312.49(C), Required Parking; 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 yards permitted; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 41 S. CYPRESS AVE. (43222), to allow two single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District (Council Variance #CV22-140).

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, to Accept the application and area commission report into evidence as exhibits. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  3. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.033, R-2 residential district; 3312.49, Required parking; 3332.12, R-2 area district requirements; 3332.26, Minimum side yard permitted; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 3041 WEIRTON DR. (43207), to allow two single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-2, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-018).

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Melissa Green, to Accept entire staff report into evidence as an exhibit. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  4. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.037, R-2F residential district; 3312.49, Required parking; 3321.05(B)(2), Vision clearance; 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; 3332.26, Minimum side yard permitted; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 323 STEWART AVE. (43206), to allow a three-unit and a two-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-171).

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Melissa Green, to Accept entire staff report into evidence as an exhibit. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  5. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3332.19, Fronting, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 7444 CUBBAGE RD. (43081), to allow dwellings to not front public streets in the R-1, Residential District (Council Variance CV25-020).

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Christopher Wyche, to Accept entire staff report into evidence as an exhibit. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  6. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; and 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1351 KENT ST. (43205), to allow a three-unit dwelling with a reduced lot width in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-111).

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Melissa Green, to Accept entire staff report into evidence as an exhibit. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  7. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3361.02, Permitted uses, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 3570 FISHINGER BLVD. (43026), to allow a screen printing business in the CPD, Commercial Planned Development District (Council Variance #CV25-034).

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Melissa Green, to Accept entire staff report into evidence as an exhibit. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  8. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    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, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1469-1471 BRYDEN RD. (43205), to allow a three-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-033); and to declare an emergency.

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Melissa Green, to Accept entire staff report into evidence as an exhibit. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  9. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.38(H), Private garage; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.25, Maximum side yards required; 3332.26, Minimum side yard permitted; and 3332.38(G), Private garage, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 764 S. 6TH ST (43206), to allow habitable space above a detached garage with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-016).

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Melissa Green, to Accept entire staff report into evidence as an exhibit. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  10. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To rezone 7444 CUBBAGE RD. (43081), being 34.00± acres located on the east side of Cubbage Road 2,400± feet north of Central College Road, From: R, Rural District, To: PUD-4, Planned Unit Development District and R-1, Residential District (Rezoning #Z25-009); and to declare an emergency.

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Melissa Green, that this Ordinance be Approved as Amended. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  11. Defeated
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.037, R-2F residential district; 3312.25, Maneuvering; 3312.29, Parking space; 3312.49(C), Required Parking; 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 yards permitted; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 41 S. CYPRESS AVE. (43222), to allow two single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District (Council Variance #CV22-140).

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, to Adopt the following as the factual findings of Council. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  12. Defeated
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.037, R-2F residential district; 3312.25, Maneuvering; 3312.29, Parking space; 3312.49(C), Required Parking; 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 yards permitted; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 41 S. CYPRESS AVE. (43222), to allow two single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District (Council Variance #CV22-140).

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Melissa Green, to Adopt the following preliminary findings. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  13. Defeated
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.037, R-2F residential district; 3312.25, Maneuvering; 3312.29, Parking space; 3312.49(C), Required Parking; 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 yards permitted; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 41 S. CYPRESS AVE. (43222), to allow two single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District (Council Variance #CV22-140).

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Christopher Wyche, to Adopt the following findings. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  14. Defeated
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.037, R-2F residential district; 3312.25, Maneuvering; 3312.29, Parking space; 3312.49(C), Required Parking; 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 yards permitted; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 41 S. CYPRESS AVE. (43222), to allow two single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District (Council Variance #CV22-140).

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Melissa Green, to Approve the use variance. The motion failed by the following vote:

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  15. Defeated
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.037, R-2F residential district; 3312.25, Maneuvering; 3312.29, Parking space; 3312.49(C), Required Parking; 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 yards permitted; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 41 S. CYPRESS AVE. (43222), to allow two single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District (Council Variance #CV22-140).

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Melissa Green, to Dismiss the remaining area variances. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  16. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.033, R-2 residential district; 3312.49, Required parking; 3332.12, R-2 area district requirements; 3332.26, Minimum side yard permitted; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 3041 WEIRTON DR. (43207), to allow two single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-2, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-018).

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Melissa Green, to Adopt the findings of staff as the findings of Council. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  17. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.033, R-2 residential district; 3312.49, Required parking; 3332.12, R-2 area district requirements; 3332.26, Minimum side yard permitted; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 3041 WEIRTON DR. (43207), to allow two single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-2, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-018).

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Melissa Green, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  18. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.037, R-2F residential district; 3312.49, Required parking; 3321.05(B)(2), Vision clearance; 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; 3332.26, Minimum side yard permitted; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 323 STEWART AVE. (43206), to allow a three-unit and a two-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-171).

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Melissa Green, to Adopt the findings of staff as the findings of Council. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  19. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.037, R-2F residential district; 3312.49, Required parking; 3321.05(B)(2), Vision clearance; 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; 3332.26, Minimum side yard permitted; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 323 STEWART AVE. (43206), to allow a three-unit and a two-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-171).

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Melissa Green, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  20. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3332.19, Fronting, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 7444 CUBBAGE RD. (43081), to allow dwellings to not front public streets in the R-1, Residential District (Council Variance CV25-020).

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Christopher Wyche, to Adopt the findings of staff as the findings of Council. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  21. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3332.19, Fronting, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 7444 CUBBAGE RD. (43081), to allow dwellings to not front public streets in the R-1, Residential District (Council Variance CV25-020).

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Christopher Wyche, that this Ordinance be Amended to Emergency. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  22. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3332.19, Fronting, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 7444 CUBBAGE RD. (43081), to allow dwellings to not front public streets in the R-1, Residential District (Council Variance CV25-020).

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Christopher Wyche, that this Ordinance be Approved as Amended. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  23. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; and 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1351 KENT ST. (43205), to allow a three-unit dwelling with a reduced lot width in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-111).

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Melissa Green, to Adopt the findings of staff as the findings of Council. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  24. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; and 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1351 KENT ST. (43205), to allow a three-unit dwelling with a reduced lot width in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-111).

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Melissa Green, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  25. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3361.02, Permitted uses, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 3570 FISHINGER BLVD. (43026), to allow a screen printing business in the CPD, Commercial Planned Development District (Council Variance #CV25-034).

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Melissa Green, to Adopt the findings of staff as the findings of Council. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  26. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3361.02, Permitted uses, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 3570 FISHINGER BLVD. (43026), to allow a screen printing business in the CPD, Commercial Planned Development District (Council Variance #CV25-034).

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Melissa Green, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  27. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    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, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1469-1471 BRYDEN RD. (43205), to allow a three-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-033); and to declare an emergency.

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Melissa Green, to Adopt the findings of staff as the findings of Council. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  28. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    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, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1469-1471 BRYDEN RD. (43205), to allow a three-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-033); and to declare an emergency.

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Melissa Green, that this Ordinance be Amended as submitted to the Clerk. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  29. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    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, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1469-1471 BRYDEN RD. (43205), to allow a three-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-033); and to declare an emergency.

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Melissa Green, that this Ordinance be Amended to Emergency. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  30. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    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, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1469-1471 BRYDEN RD. (43205), to allow a three-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-033); and to declare an emergency.

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Melissa Green, that this Ordinance be Approved as Amended. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  31. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.38(H), Private garage; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.25, Maximum side yards required; 3332.26, Minimum side yard permitted; and 3332.38(G), Private garage, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 764 S. 6TH ST (43206), to allow habitable space above a detached garage with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-016).

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Melissa Green, to Adopt the findings of staff as the findings of Council. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  32. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.38(H), Private garage; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.25, Maximum side yards required; 3332.26, Minimum side yard permitted; and 3332.38(G), Private garage, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 764 S. 6TH ST (43206), to allow habitable space above a detached garage with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-016).

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Melissa Green, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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Columbus City Council
Agenda Minutes

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  1. Passed
    Ceremonial Resolution

    To Recognize Dr. J.S. Jindal for his Unwavering Dedication to Community Service and Health and to Celebrate his 90th Birthday

    A motion was made by Shannon G. Hardin, seconded by Nicholas Bankston, that this Ceremonial Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:

  2. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Office of Construction Management, to enter into a construction contract with 2K General Company for the Department of Public Health’s Elevator Modernization Ph. 1 project; to authorize a transfer of $647,540.00 and an expenditure up to $647,540.00 within the Construction Management Capital Improvements Bond Fund; to provide for payment of prevailing wage services to the Department of Public Service; and to amend the 2024 Capital Improvements Budget. ($647,540.00)

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  3. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Office of Construction Management, to enter into a construction contract with Setterlin Building Company for the East Central Health Upgrades project; to authorize an appropriation of $1,678,000.00, a transfer of $1,678,000.00 and an expenditure up to $1,678,000.00 within the Neighborhood Health Center Capital Reserve Fund; to provide for payment of prevailing wage services to the Department of Public Service; and to amend the 2024 Capital Improvements Budget. ($1,678,000.00)

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  4. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the City Auditor to transfer funds from the Department of Development’s General Fund to the HUD Section 108 Loans Grants Fund in connection with the HUD Sect 108 Loans Grants. ($16,004.14)

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  5. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To dedicate a tract of real property owned by the City of Columbus as road right-of-way; to name said public right-of way as Mt Vernon Avenue and Twentieth Street; ($0.00)

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  6. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents necessary for the City to grant an encroachment located on the east and west side of New World Drive, to legally allow the two active railway warning devices to extend into the public rights-of-way. ($0.00)

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  7. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To dedicate a tract of real property owned by the City of Columbus as road right-of-way; to name said public right-of way as Westerville Road. ($0.00)

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  8. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents necessary for the City to grant encroachments to Lofts at 40 Long Limited Partnership to legally allow an underground vault and two canopies to extend into the public rights-of-way located on North Wall Street, West Long Street, and North Front Street. ($0.00)

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  9. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To amend the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer funds between projects within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to authorize the City Attorney's Office, Real Estate Division, to contract for professional services relative to the acquisition of fee simple title and lesser interests in and to property needed for the Vision Zero - Ped Safety - Crosswalks Enhancements 2023 Phase 2 projects; to authorize the City Attorney's Office, Real Estate Division, to negotiate with property owners to acquire the additional rights of way necessary to complete this project; and to authorize the expenditure of $210,000.00 from the Streets & Highways Bond Fund. ($210,000.00).

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  10. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To accept various deeds for parcels of real property to be used as road right-of-way; to dedicate these parcels as public rights-of-way; and to name said rights-of-way as Spring Street. ($0.00)

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  11. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To amend Ordinance 0911-2004 to clarify that the public right-of-way of Poplar Avenue east of High Street to Pearl Street was not vacated but instead was released from vehicular traffic and transferred from the Department of Public Service to the Recreation and Parks Department. ($0.00)

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  12. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into an advanced pay grant agreement with the Columbus Recreation and Parks Foundation; and to authorize the expenditure of $130,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund. ($130,000.00)

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  13. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize and direct the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into a grant agreement with the Ohio EPA and accept a grant in the amount of $49,160.00 for recycling and litter prevention; to authorize the appropriation of $49,160.00 in the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund. ($49,160.00)

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  14. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Executive Director of the Office of Education to enter into a grant agreement with various non-profit organizations to provide after-school programs and services; to authorize the transfer of $312,000.00 within the Office of Education General Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of $312,000.00 from the general fund. ($312,000.00)

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  15. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Department of Human Resources to modify the contract with Claim Technologies Incorporated, a division of Brown & Brown Insurance Services, Inc., and authorize an expenditure of $30,000.00 from and within the Employee Benefits Fund. ($30,000.00)

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  16. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Board of Health to modify an existing contract, by adding American Sign Language (ASL) video remote interpreting (VRI) services to the contract Scope of Services with Effectiff LLC who provides language services ($0.00).

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  17. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize and direct the Director of Public Safety to enter into contract with Hundred Public Safety Inc. DBA Performance Protocol for training services for the Division of Police’s Field Training Officers, to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Code; and to authorize the expenditure of $75,000.00 from the Police Continuing Professional Training Fund. ($75,000.00)

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  18. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into contract, in accordance with sole-source provisions of City Code, with GE Digital LLC for the maintenance of GE Advantage (aka Global Care) software licenses and maintenance support for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; and to authorize the expenditure of $200,208.25 from the Sewer Operating Sanitary Fund. ($200,208.25)

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  19. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with John Eramo & Sons for the Transite Pipe Replacements & John Glenn Avenue Water Main Extension project; to authorize an amendment to the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation of funds in the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Program Fund; to authorize the transfer of cash and appropriation within the Water Bond Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan to finance the contract; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $10,323,323.10 from the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Program Fund and the Water Bond Fund to pay for the project. ($10,323,323.10)

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  20. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with Duke’s Root Control, Inc. for sewer root control services for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage in 2025; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of City Code; and to authorize the expenditure of $150,000.00 from the Sewer Operating Sanitary Fund. ($150,000.00)

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  21. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Development with the approval by Columbus City Council to approve the forgiveness of the loan to Cora Towns who has since passed away and had prior to her passing would have met the eligibility requirements of the program, the current request for forgiveness is approximately $27,000.00, which will remove the burden of heirs and help support housing stability and promote wealth building which is the intent of the program. ($27,000.00)

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  23. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To rezone specific properties within certain City of Columbus corridors to one of the following mixed use districts: UGN-1 and UGN-2, Urban General District, and CAC, Community Activity Center District.

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  25. Passed
    Ceremonial Resolution

    To Celebrate International Faith Ministries' 18th Annual Convocation and Recognize the Leadership of Dr. C. Dexter Wise III and Dr. Shirley D. Wise

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  26. Passed
    Ceremonial Resolution

    To Recognize and Celebrate the 90th Anniversary of the National Council of Negro Women

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  27. Passed
    Ceremonial Resolution

    To Honor and Celebrate Elyot L. “LaMont” Ransom on the Occasion of His 80th Birthday

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  28. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Marking Paint, Chalk and Tools, with White Cap, LP dba White Cap Supply, LP; Ferguson US Holdings Inc.; and Core & Main LP; to authorize the expenditure of $3.00; and to declare an emergency. ($3.00).

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  29. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to execute those documents necessary to enter into a Lease Agreement for a 10-year term between the City of Columbus and the Columbus Ohio Fire Fighters Museum, Inc. for city-owned property located at 260 North Fourth Street, Columbus, Ohio.

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  30. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Department of Technology, to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Purchase Agreement (CDW Government, LLC) for the Cisco (VoIP) environment upgrades; to authorize the expenditure of $100,590.00; and to declare an emergency. ($100,590.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  31. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to renew a contract with Blue Apple Technologies, LLC for the purchase of Splunk software maintenance and support services; to authorize the expenditure of $106,014.91 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating fund; and to declare an emergency. ($106,014.91)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  32. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Finance and Management Department, on behalf of Fleet Management to allow the expenditure of more than $100,000.00 per vendor for automotive repair services and establish purchase orders in accordance with the terms and conditions of the citywide Universal Term Contract; to increase the UTC expenditure with each, Heritage Fire Equipment and Rush Truck Centers of Ohio, to $250,000.00 for the division of Fleet Management; and to declare an emergency. ($500,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  33. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the City Treasurer to extend its contract with OST, Inc., the current State of Ohio’s IT Staff Augmentation Contract provider, through June 2, 2026, for continued support of banking and merchant service implementations; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  34. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Office of Construction Management, to enter into a professional architectural / engineering services agreement with PRIME AE Group, Inc., for the Roof Restorations and Replacements Phase 2 (2024) project; to authorize a transfer of $498,810.00 and an expenditure up to $498,810.00 within the Construction Management Capital Improvement Fund; to authorize an amendment to the 2024 Capital Improvements Budget; and to declare an emergency. ($498,810.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  35. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Facilities Management Division, to enter into contract with Applied Technical Services, LLC for roof anchor services; to authorize the expenditure of $46,840.00 from the General Permanent Improvement Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($46,840.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  36. Passed
    Ordinance

    To amend the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize transfers within the Construction Management Capital Improvement Fund and the Construction Management Taxable Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $158,218.13 from the Construction Management Capital Improvement Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $3,993.50 from the Construction Management Taxable Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of $4,713.33 from the Neighborhood Health Center Capital Reserve Fund in order to reimburse the general fund for construction and building renovation expenses incurred by the Office of Construction Management; and to declare an emergency. ($166,924.96)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  37. Passed
    Ordinance

    To declare the necessity to implement the Plan of Service for the Franklinton Special Improvement District and the necessity to levy a special assessment for the improvements and services set forth in said plan upon the lots and lands benefiting under the plan; and to declare an emergency.

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  38. Passed
    Ordinance

    To declare the necessity to implement the Plan of Service for the University District Special Improvement District and the necessity to levy a special assessment for the improvements and services set forth in said plan upon the lots and lands benefiting under the plan; and to declare an emergency.

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  39. Passed
    Ordinance

    To declare the necessity to implement the Plan of Services for the 5th Avenue and 4th Street Special Improvement District and the necessity to levy a special assessment for the improvements and services set forth in said plan upon the lots and lands benefiting under the plan; and to declare an emergency.

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  40. Passed
    Ordinance

    To amend the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer cash and appropriation between projects within the Development Taxable Bonds Fund; to authorize the Director of Development to enter a grant agreement in an amount up to $595,000.00 with the Abraham Alemayoh Legacy Foundation to renovate the Sawyer Recreation Center, formerly known as the Neighborhood House; to authorize the expenditure of $595,000.00 within the Development Taxable Bond Fund; to authorize advancement of payment on a predetermined schedule; and to declare an emergency. ($595,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  41. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Service, on behalf of the City of Columbus, to prepare and submit Urban Paving Program applications to the Ohio Department of Transportation; to execute agreements, accept and expend grant funds related to the Urban Paving Program; and issue refunds if necessary after final accounting is performed. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  42. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents necessary for the City to grant an encroachment located at 222 West Lane Avenue to Lane and Norwich Columbus Owner, LLC to legally allow a step to extend into the public rights-of-way. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  43. Passed
    Ordinance

    To accept the plat titled “Lansdowne Farms Section 1 Part 2” from D.R. Horton-Indiana, LLC; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  44. Passed
    Ordinance

    To accept the plat titled “Clover Run Section 2, Part 2” from Pulte Homes of Ohio LLC; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  46. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Springfield Acme Electric Company for Temporary Utility Services for 2025 Jazz and Rib Fest and 2025 CBUS Soul Fest; to authorize the expenditure of $64,750.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($64,750.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  47. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to modify an existing contract with REALM Collaborative, LLC for the Busch Ball Diamond Improvements 2025 Project; to authorize the appropriation of $30,312.56 within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the transfer of $66,474.50 within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund and Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2024 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the expenditure of $66,474.50 from the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund and Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($66,474.50)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  48. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the City Attorney to spend City funds to acquire and accept in good faith certain fee simple and lesser real estate located in the vicinity of Little Turtle to Sunbury Road/Cherrybottom Park, Columbus Ohio 43230 and contract for associated professional services in order for the Recreation and Parks Department to timely complete the acquisition of Real Estate for the Big Walnut Trail Little Turtle to Sunbury Road/Cherrybottom Park, Project; to authorize the appropriation of $325,000.00 within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the transfer of $325,000.00 within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2024 Capital Improvements Budget; and to declare an emergency. ($325,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  49. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Recreation and Parks to enter into a presenting sponsor contract with Red, White & Boom, Inc. for the purpose of planning, promoting and executing Red, White & BOOM! 2025; to authorize the transfer of $125,000.00 from the general fund to Recreation and Parks operating fund; and to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $125,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks operating fund; and to declare an emergency. ($125,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  50. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Human Resources to renew a contract with GovInvest, Inc. to provide software to assist with labor costing scenarios due to union contract negotiations from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026; and to authorize the expenditure of $139,500.00 from the employee benefits fund; and to declare an emergency. ($139,500.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  51. Passed
    Ordinance

    To approve Memorandum of Understanding #2025-04 executed between representatives of the City of Columbus and the Communications Workers of America, (CWA) Local 4502 to amend Appendix B (classification listing) of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, dated April 24, 2023 through April 23, 2026, by assigning pay to the Collection Systems Supervisor II and creating and assigning pay to the Backflow Specialist in Columbus Water & Power; and to declare an emergency.

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  52. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to accept, and appropriate a grant from the Ohio Department of Aging in the amount of $24,535.00 to the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund for the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging in connection with the Senior Farmer's Market Nutrition Program; and to declare an emergency. ($24,535.00)

    A motion was made by Melissa Green, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, that this Ordinance be Postponed to June 9, 2025. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  53. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept grant funds from the Ohio Department of Health in the amount of $913,478.00 and any additional funds for the HIV Prevention grant program; to authorize the appropriation of $913,478.00 and any additional funds awarded from the unappropriated balance of the Health Department Grants Fund; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer appropriations between object classes and grant numbers for the HIV Prevention grant program; and to declare an emergency ($913,478.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  54. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize an appropriation in the amount of $250,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund for the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging in connection with the Alzheimer's Respite and Senior Volunteer programs; and to declare an emergency. ($250,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  55. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize and direct the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into twelve (12) contracts for the provision of services to older adults in Central Ohio in connection with the Alzheimer's Respite Program and Senior Volunteer programs administered by the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging; to authorize the expenditure of $250,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($250,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  56. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Finance and Management Director to issue a purchase order and associate all General Budget Reservations to Vance Outdoors Inc. for the purchase of training ammunition for the Division of Police; to authorize the expenditure of $267,037.05 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($267,037.05)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  57. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with Ohio Bikers Stop Youth Violence for the Boots on the Ground initiative for the 2025-2026 school year; and to authorize the expenditure of $12,530.00 in the Neighborhood initiatives subfund. ($12,530.00)

    A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Rob Dorans, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  58. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Public Safety Director to accept a grant award from the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio for 30 Division of Fire personnel to enroll in a Joint Hazard Assessment Team (JHAT) course, to appropriate $12,500.00 from the unappropriated balance of the General Government Grant Fund, to authorize the expenditure of up to $12,500.00 from the General Government Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($12,500.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  59. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into contract with All-American Fire Equipment, Inc. for the purchase of fire suppression foam for use in emergency firefighting operations on behalf of the Division of Fire; to authorize the expenditure of $99,390.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($99,390.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  60. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Municipal Court Judges, through the Administrative and Presiding Judge, to modify the third year of the contract with US Protection Service LLC for the provision of security guard services in the Municipal Court Building; to authorize the expenditure of $250,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($250,000.00).

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  61. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract for the option to purchase Line Locating Equipment and Accessories with C&S Solutions, Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00 from General Budget Reservation; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00).

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  62. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract modification for professional engineering services with Burgess and Niple, Inc., for the Mound Street Floodwall and WCLLP Repairs project; to authorize an amendment to the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds in the Storm - 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 an expenditure of up to $494,964.53 from the Storm - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund to pay for the contract modification. ($494,964.53)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  63. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to accept the 2024 EcoSmart Choice Sustainability Grant Award in the amount of $109,891.22 for the Division of Power; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $109,891.22 from the Electricity Grants Fund to support the City’s streetlight conversions; to authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate current and pending Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreements, and to authorize the City Auditor to transfer $50,366.00 within the Electricity Grants Fund and $50,366.00 from the Electricity Grants Fund to the Electricity Operating Fund. ($160,257.22)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  64. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to execute a new license agreement with Ohio Department of Natural Resources; and to authorize the expenditure of $15,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund. ($15,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  65. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a professional engineering services contract modification with Advanced Engineering Consultants for the Parsons Avenue Water Plant Miscellaneous Improvements - Control Room Renovations Project; to authorize an amendment to the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of cash and appropriation within the Water Bond Fund; and to authorize an expenditure up to $263,700.00 from the Water Bond Fund for the contract modification. ($263,700.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  66. Passed
    Ordinance

    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 amend the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation of funds in the Sanitary - Fresh 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 $349,988.32 from the Sanitary - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund. ($349,988.32)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  67. Referred to Committee
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Distribution Switchgear with Professional Electric Products Co.dba PEPCO; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00).

    A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Nicholas Bankston, that this Ordinance be Referred to Committee. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  68. Passed
    Ordinance

    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 the appropriation and transfer of funds from the Sanitary Sewer Reserve Fund to the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund; to authorize the appropriation of funds within the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund; to amend the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to expend up to $521,560.00 from the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund;, and to declare an emergency. ($521,560.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  69. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to pay the State of Ohio Treasurer, Department of Natural Resources, for operation and maintenance services and water entitlement costs for withdrawing water from the Alum Creek Reservoir for the Division of Water; to authorize the expenditure of $982,089.48 from the Water Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($982,089.48)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  70. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Development to modify the contract with AmeriNational Community Services, LLC for loan servicing by adding $65,000.00, updating the scope of services as needed, and extending the contract end date; to authorize the expenditure of up to $65,000.00 from the General Fund. ($65,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  71. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a contract with Mundell Thomas A, DBA Quality Lawn Care TAM, to increase the amount by $65,000.00 to support routine mowing, removal of brush and excessive high grass, and all foreign material, and similar work for properties held by the Land Redevelopment Division; to authorize the expenditure of $65,000.00 from the 2025 Land Management Fund Budget; and to declare an emergency. ($65,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  72. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute any and all necessary agreements and deeds for conveyance of title of one parcel of real property (1462-1464 E Main St.) held in the Land Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program.

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  73. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to modify the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) subrecipient grant agreement for The Refuge, Inc. in the amount of $100,000.00 in order to extend the period of the agreement through December 31, 2025; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  74. Passed
    Ordinance

    To amend Ordinance No. 3349-2024, passed by Columbus City Council on December 16, 2024, to allow for a correction of the name listed within the ordinance from “The Commons at Grant (TC2) Senior Housing Limited Partnership” to “The Commons at Grant Limited Partnership”; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  75. Filed
    Appointment

    Reappointment of Jennifer Rittler, 300 Spruce Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215, to serve on the Downtown Commission with a new term expiration date of June 1, 2029 (resume attached).

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

    Attachments

  76. Filed
    Appointment

    Reappointment of Shawn Conyers, 903 Neil Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215, to serve on the Victorian Village Commission with a new term expiration date of June 30, 2028 (resume attached).

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  77. Filed
    Appointment

    Reappointment of Peter Shuler, 1027 Neil Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43201, to serve on the Victorian Village Commission with a new term expiration date of June 30, 2026 (resume attached).

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

    Attachments

  78. Filed
    Appointment

    Reappointment of Reid Sprite, 47 W. 3rd Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43201, to serve on the Victorian Village Commission with a new term expiration date of June 30, 2027 (resume attached).

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

    Attachments

  79. Filed
    Appointment

    Reappointment of Thomas M. Wolf, 123 E. Whittier Street, Columbus, Ohio 43206, to serve on the Board of Commission Appeals with a new term expiration date of June 30, 2028 (resume attached).

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

    Attachments

  80. Filed
    Appointment

    Reappointment of Timothy Bass, 36 King Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43201, to serve on the Board of Commission Appeals with a new term expiration date of June 30, 2028 (resume attached).

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

    Attachments

  81. Filed
    Appointment

    Reappointment of Anthony S. Hartke, 364 Jackson Street, Columbus, Ohio 43206, to serve on the German Village Commission with a new term expiration date of June 30, 2028 (resume attached).

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

    Attachments

  82. Filed
    Appointment

    Reappointment of Jason Sudy, 580 N. 4th Street, Suite 610, Columbus, Ohio 43215, to serve on the Italian Village Commission with a new term expiration date of June 30, 2028 (resume attached).

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

    Attachments

  83. Filed
    Appointment

    Reappointment of Karla Trott, 300 W. Spring Street, Unit-1501, Columbus, Ohio 43215, to serve on the Italian Village Commission with a new term expiration date of June 30, 2028 (resume attached).

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

    Attachments

  84. Filed
    Appointment

    Reappointment of Ralph W. Smithers, Jr., 6418 Summers Nook Drive, New Albany, Ohio 43054, to serve on the Rocky Fork-Blacklick Accord Panel with a new term expiration date of June 30, 2028 (resume attached)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  85. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management on behalf of the Division of Fleet Management to renew a contract with Assetworks LLC, for fleet management software services for the City’s fleet vehicles; to authorize the expenditure of $1,150,000.00 from the fleet operating fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,150,000.00)

    A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Melissa Green, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  86. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to enter into contract with Complete General Construction Company for the Signals- Dering Avenue at South High Street project; to authorize the expenditure of $1,131,444.60 from the Street Construction Maintenance and Repair Fund for the project; and to declare an emergency. ($1,131,444.60)

    A motion was made by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  87. Passed
    Ordinance

    To amend the 2024 Capital Improvement budget; to appropriate funds within the Federal Transportation Grants Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with Complete General Construction Company for the Bridge Rehabilitation - Kimberly Parkway over Mason Run project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,536,290.24 from the Federal Transportation Grants Fund and the Streets and Highways Bond Fund for the project; to repay any unused grant funds at the end of the grant period; and to declare an emergency. ($1,536,290.24)

    A motion was made by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  88. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Ironsite, Inc for the Gender Road Park Project; to authorize the appropriation of $2,630,582.20 within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the transfer of $2,630,582.20 within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2024 Capital Improvements Budget; and to authorize the expenditure of $2,630,582.20 from the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund. ($2,630,582.20)

    A motion was made by Nancy Day-Achauer, seconded by Christopher Wyche, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  89. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Education to enter into a contract with United Way of Central Ohio, Inc. for the purposes of acting as fiscal agent for the program, to assist in the planning and coordinating of services, and to distribute funds and program supports to after school providers; to authorize the expenditure of $2,000,000.00 from the general fund; and to declare an emergency. ($2,000,000.00).

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Melissa Green, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  90. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize and direct the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to make payments to Hanna Commercial, LLC, on behalf of the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging, to modify and extend the current four-year building maintenance service contract for an additional six months; to authorize the expenditure of $225,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code; and to declare an emergency. ($225,000.00)

    A motion was made by Melissa Green, seconded by Christopher Wyche, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  91. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to appropriate the amount of $102,474,640.00 within the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund for the Recreation and Parks Department to provide home care and assisted living services to older adults in connection with the Pre-Admission Screening System Providing Options and Resources Today (PASSPORT) Medicaid Waiver Program in Central Ohio; and to declare an emergency. ($102,474,640.00)

    A motion was made by Melissa Green, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  92. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize and direct the Director of the Department of Recreation and Parks to enter into contracts with the agencies listed on the attachment hereto for the provision of Pre-Admission Screening System Providing Options and Resources Today (PASSPORT) home care and assisted living services for older adults in Central Ohio for the period of July 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025; to authorize the expenditure of $86,516,252.00 from the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes; and to declare an emergency. ($86,516,252.00)

    A motion was made by Melissa Green, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  93. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept grant funds from the Ohio Department of Health in the amount of $1,000,000.00 and any additional funds for the Implementing Enhanced HIV Prevention and Surveillance for Health Departments to End the HIV Epidemic in Ohio grant program following receipt of executed agreement; to authorize the appropriation of $1,000,000.00, and any additional funds awarded from the unappropriated balance of the Health Department Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency ($1,000,000.00)

    A motion was made by Melissa Green, seconded by Christopher Wyche, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  94. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a grant agreement to add additional funds in the amount up to $1,060,000.00 of U.S. Department of Treasury Emergency Rental Assistance 2 (ERA2) funds; to authorize the payment of eligible expenses; and to declare an emergency. ($1,060,000.00)

    A motion was made by Shannon G. Hardin, seconded by Melissa Green, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  95. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Office of Violence Prevention to enter into contract with Center for Child and Family Advocacy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital for domestic violence support services related to the Advocacy Crisis Team (ACT-DV) program in partnership with the Columbus Division of Police; to authorize the expenditure of $345,130.00 from General Fund; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Codes; and to declare an emergency. ($345,130.00)

    A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Melissa Green, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  96. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a contract modification with Prime Construction Management & Survey, Inc. for the Construction Administration/Construction Inspection Services 2023-2025 contract; to amend the Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds within the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for this project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,427,800.45 from the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund to pay for the project. ($1,427,800.45).

    A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  97. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and increase an existing contract, in accordance with the pertinent provisions to waive competitive bidding of Columbus City Code, with TLA Global Holdings Inc. DBA RCC Global LLC for managed and project services related to Oracle’s customer cloud service meter data management system; and to authorize the expenditure of $371,820.00 split between the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($371,820.00)

    A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Melissa Green, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  98. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a professional engineering services contract with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. for the Three Creeks Relief Tunnel project; to authorize an amendment to the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation of funds within the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for this project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $5,569,669.75 from the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund for the contract. ($5,569,669.75)

    A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Melissa Green, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  99. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with BLD Services, LLC, for the Blueprint Hilltop1-Eureka Fremont Lateral Lining Project 6; to authorize an amendment to the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds within the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for this project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $8,335,316.21 from the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund and the Sanitary Bond Fund to pay for the project. ($8,335,316.21)

    A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Melissa Green, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  100. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify a contract with Synagro Central, LLC for the Water Treatment Residuals Turnkey Dewatering Services Project for the Division of Water; to authorize the expenditure of $5,300,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund. ($5,300,000.00)

    A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Melissa Green, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  101. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Complete General Construction Company, for the Clinton Sewer District Number 3, OSU Carmenton District Sewer Extension project; to authorize an amendment to the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation and transfer of funds from the Sanitary Sewer Reserve Fund to the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund; to authorize the appropriation of funds within the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund; to authorize the expenditure of up to $3,986,097.62 from the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund and the Sanitary Bond Fund to pay for the project; and to declare an emergency. (3,986,097.62).

    A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Melissa Green, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  102. Passed
    Ordinance

    To amend Columbus City Codes Section 215.01 and to enact Section 215.11 of the Columbus City Codes to create the Division of Housing Stability within the Department of Development; to reduce the Department of Development’s Office of Administration’s general fund appropriation by $657,400.00; to reduce the Department of Development’s Housing Division’s general fund appropriation by $131,200.00; to authorize a transfer of $525,000.00 from the General Fund, citywide account; to establish the Division of Housing Stability’s general fund appropriation in an amount equal to the reduction to the Office of Administration’s general fund appropriation, the reduction to the Housing Division’s general fund appropriation, and the transfer of the General Fund, citywide account in an amount of $1,313,600.00 and to declare an emergency. ($1,313,600.00)

    A motion was made by Shannon G. Hardin, seconded by Nicholas Bankston, that this Ordinance be Amended to Emergency. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  103. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract for hosted software, maintenance, and support of the software application with Active Network, LLC; and to authorize the expenditure of $120,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Department Operating Fund. ($120,000.00)

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  104. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the City Clerk to modify a grant agreement with Homes on the Hill Community Development Corporation to extend the grant agreement; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

    Attachments

  105. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To amend Chapter 3310 to allow an Opt-In process for contiguous parcels to rezone from a Title 33 zoning district to a Title 34 district.

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  106. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Development to modify a contract with Blind Eye Restoration LLC to increase funding and to expand the scope services to provide maintenance and repair for 48 additional art pieces; to authorize the expenditure of $95,400.00 from the 2025 General Fund Budget; and to declare an emergency. ($95,400.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

    Attachments

  107. Filed
    Communication

    THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF WEDNESDAY MAY 28, 2025 TREX Type: D1 D2 D3 To: K Noodles LLC 5032 N High St Columbus, OH 43214 From: New Golden Wok, Inc 22 ½ N Park Place Newark, OH 43055 Permit #: 6368879-0005 New Type: D2 To: VNET Services LLC DBA Sisley 2 5591 N Hamilton Rd Columbus, OH 43230 Permit #: 9301153 New Type: D1 To: Warios Beef & Port II LLC 4219 N High St Columbus, OH 43214 Permit #: 9406435 Transfer Type: C1 C2 To: 1 Mound Street LLC 1102 W Mound St Columbus, OH 43223 From: RASW Inc 1102 W Mound St Columbus, OH 43223 Permit #: 6551102 Transfer Type: C1 C2 To: 5435 Zaka LLC 5435 E Livingston Ave Columbus, OH 43232 From: 5435 Livingston LLC DBA Convenient Plus Foodmart 5435 E Livingston Ave Columbus, OH 43232 Permit #: 2755435 New Type: D5A To: Riverview Liquor License LLC DBA Hampton Inn & Suites 3160 Olentangy River Rd Columbus, OH 43202 Permit #: 7401697 Transfer Type: D1 D2 D3 D6 To: Stellas Easel Empire LLC DBA Pinots Palette 691 N High St 1st Fl Columbus, OH 43215 From: Painting Connection Company 691 N High St 1st Fl Columbus, OH 43215 Permit #: 8546340 New Type: D2 To: Walnut Street Tavern LLC & Patio 500 W Walnut St Columbus, OH 43215 Permit #: 9353398 New Type: C1 C2 To: Rarh Galetab Retail Partners LLC 749 Bethel Rd Columbus, OH 43214 Permit #: 7207133 Transfer Type: D5 To: TND Enterprise Inc DBA Pour Girls Pub 2414 & 2418 W Broad St Columbus, OH 43204 From: RB123 Inc DBA Club 2414 2414 & 2418 W Broad St Columbus, OH 43204 Permit #: 8774021 Advertise Date: 6/7/2025 Agenda Date: 6/2/2025 Return Date: 6/12/2025

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  108. Passed
    Ceremonial Resolution

    In Recognition of Mr. Trevor Birney Presenting the Documentary “Murder of a GAA Chairman” to the Citizens of Columbus, Ohio

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  109. Passed
    Ceremonial Resolution

    In Recognition of Mr. Niall Murphy Presenting the Documentary “Murder of a GAA Chairman” to the Citizens of Columbus, Ohio

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  110. Passed
    Ceremonial Resolution

    To Commemorate the 15th Anniversary of the I Know I Can Founders’ Scholarship

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  111. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To rezone 7444 CUBBAGE RD. (43081), being 34.00± acres located on the east side of Cubbage Road 2,400± feet north of Central College Road, From: R, Rural District, To: PUD-4, Planned Unit Development District and R-1, Residential District (Rezoning #Z25-009); and to declare an emergency.

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  112. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.38(H), Private garage; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.25, Maximum side yards required; 3332.26, Minimum side yard permitted; and 3332.38(G), Private garage, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 764 S. 6TH ST (43206), to allow habitable space above a detached garage with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-016).

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  113. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    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, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1469-1471 BRYDEN RD. (43205), to allow a three-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-033); and to declare an emergency.

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  114. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3361.02, Permitted uses, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 3570 FISHINGER BLVD. (43026), to allow a screen printing business in the CPD, Commercial Planned Development District (Council Variance #CV25-034).

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  115. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; and 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1351 KENT ST. (43205), to allow a three-unit dwelling with a reduced lot width in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-111).

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  116. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3332.19, Fronting, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 7444 CUBBAGE RD. (43081), to allow dwellings to not front public streets in the R-1, Residential District (Council Variance CV25-020).

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  117. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.037, R-2F residential district; 3312.49, Required parking; 3321.05(B)(2), Vision clearance; 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; 3332.26, Minimum side yard permitted; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 323 STEWART AVE. (43206), to allow a three-unit and a two-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-171).

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  118. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.033, R-2 residential district; 3312.49, Required parking; 3332.12, R-2 area district requirements; 3332.26, Minimum side yard permitted; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 3041 WEIRTON DR. (43207), to allow two single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-2, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-018).

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  119. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with East Main Street Special Improvement District of Columbus, Inc. in support of beautification efforts along the East Main corridor; to authorize the expenditure of $15,000.00 within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($15,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  120. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a one-year contract with Euna Solutions, Inc., for unlimited licenses to use the software solutions and professional services related to the Bonfire Strategic Sourcing Platform; to waive the competitive bidding requirements of Columbus City Codes; to authorize the expenditure of $168,813.16; and to declare an emergency. ($168,813.16)

    A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Melissa Green, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  121. Passed
    Ordinance

    To establish a new authorized strength ordinance for various divisions in the City of Columbus to be consistent with the adopted 2025 budget; to repeal ordinance 0593-2025; and to declare an emergency.

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  122. Passed
    Ordinance

    To amend Ordinance 0352-2025, passed by Columbus City Council on April 21, 2025; to authorize a transfer within the general fund; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($40,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  123. Passed
    Ordinance

    To appoint a Board of Revision to hear the objections to the proposed assessments as part of the reauthorization of the 5th Avenue and 4th Street Special Improvement District, the University District Special Improvement District, and/or Franklinton Special Improvement District; and to declare an emergency.

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  124. Referred to Committee
    Ordinance

    To amend various sections of the Columbus City Codes in order to modernize terminology and update standards related to graphics allowed in and around the downtown area.

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  125. Passed
    Ordinance

    To amend Columbus City Codes Section 215.01 and to enact Section 215.11 of the Columbus City Codes to create the Division of Housing Stability within the Department of Development; to reduce the Department of Development’s Office of Administration’s general fund appropriation by $657,400.00; to reduce the Department of Development’s Housing Division’s general fund appropriation by $131,200.00; to authorize a transfer of $525,000.00 from the General Fund, citywide account; to establish the Division of Housing Stability’s general fund appropriation in an amount equal to the reduction to the Office of Administration’s general fund appropriation, the reduction to the Housing Division’s general fund appropriation, and the transfer of the General Fund, citywide account in an amount of $1,313,600.00 and to declare an emergency. ($1,313,600.00)

    A motion was made by Shannon G. Hardin, seconded by Nicholas Bankston, that this Ordinance be Approved as Amended. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  1. In Council
    Ceremonial Resolution

    To recognize Caribbean American Heritage Month During June

  2. Filed
    Communication

    THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF WEDNESDAY JUNE 4, 2025 New Type: D1 D3 D3A To: Andon Enterprises LLC 5815 Karric Sq Dr Columbus, OH 43016 Permit #: 01979740005 New Type: D1 D3 D3A To: Taboa LLC 40 E Long St Columbus, OH 43215 Permit #: 8764592 New Type: D1 D3 To: About Half LLC DBA Bexley Links 3016 3018 E Broad St Columbus, OH 43209 Permit #: 0003243 Transfer Type: D1 To: BMF Hospitality LLC 1758 N High St 1st Fl & Patio Columbus, OH 43201 From: Apollos Restaurant & Spirits Inc DBA Apollos Greek Kitchen 1758 N High St 1st Fl & Patio Columbus, OH 43201 Permit #: 0773201 Transfer Type: C1 C2 To: Drive N Go Drive Thru LLC DBA Drive N Go Drive Thru 4827 E Main St Columbus, OH 43213 From: Al Haidar Inc DBA Drive N Go Drive Thru 4827 E Main St Columbus, OH 43213 Permit #: 23135510005 Advertise Date: 6/14/2025 Agenda Date: 6/9/2025 Return Date: 6/19/2025

  3. Clerk's Office for Bulletin
    Public Notice

    Notice/Advertisement Title: Clintonville Area Commission July Meeting Date Change Contact Name: Stacey Buttel Contact Telephone Number: 614-800-8762 Contact Email Address: [email protected]

  4. Clerk's Office for Bulletin
    Public Notice

    Notice/Advertisement Title: 5th x Northwest Area Commission July 1, 2025 Meeting Canceled Contact Name: Stacey Buttel Contact Telephone Number: 614-800-8762 Contact Email Address: [email protected]

  5. Clerk's Office for Bulletin
    Public Notice

    Notice/Advertisement Title: Capital Bond Hearing Minutes Contact Name: Jonathan Brown II Contact Telephone Number: 614-638-6430 Contact Email Address: [email protected]

  6. Clerk's Office for Bulletin
    Public Notice

    Notice/Advertisement Title: Chapter 4565 Director's Rules Contact Name: Jeremy Heater-Druhot Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-8530 Contact Email Address: [email protected]

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  7. Clerk's Office for Bulletin
    Public Notice

    Notice/Advertisement Title: Labor Commission Special Meeting Contact Name: Nate Hall Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-5664 Contact Email Address: [email protected]

  8. Clerk's Office for Bulletin
    Public Notice

    Notice/Advertisement Title: City of Columbus June 17, 2025, Graphics Commission Meeting Contact Name: Jamie Freise Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-6350 Contact Email Address: [email protected]

  9. Clerk's Office for Bulletin
    Public Notice

    Notice/Advertisement Title: Far West Side Area Commission Zoning Committee - Meeting cancelled June 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM Contact Name: Lisa Snyder Contact Telephone Number: 614-813-7999 Contact Email Address: [email protected]