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  1. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to renew a contract with Brown Enterprise Solutions, LLC for licenses, maintenance, and support for Tableau software; and to authorize the expenditure of $226,387.27 from the Information Services Operating Fund and the Division of Fire's 2025 general fund budget. ($226,387.27)

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  2. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to renew a contract with Brown Enterprise Solutions, LLC for the purchase of Talend software licensing, maintenance, and support services; and to authorize the expenditure of $407,468.88 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating fund. ($407,468.88)

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  3. Consent
    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 111 N. Front Street - CCTV Equipment project; to authorize a transfer of $540,347.85 and expenditure up to $540,347.85 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. ($540,347.85)

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  4. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a not-for-profit service contract with the Columbus Urban League in the amount up to $50,000.00, with an option to renew for one additional year, for the purpose of providing funding to the Columbus Region Minority Business Assistance Center (MBAC) for their Resiliency Focus Project for Minority & Women & Small Businesses; to authorize an expenditure in an amount up to $50,000.00 from the 2025 Economic Development General Fund budget. ($50,000.00)

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  5. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the City Auditor to transfer funds from the Northland and Other Acquisitions Fund to the General Government Grants Fund in connection with the Miscellaneous Economic Development - West Franklinton - Cover My Meds project. ($18,928.43)

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  6. Consent
    Ordinance

    To rename the roadway currently known as Delbert Road, from the south right-of-way line of Twenty Third Avenue to the south terminus of Delbert Road, and to be renamed to “Pastor Charles H Rogers Sr. Way”. ($0.00)

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  7. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into a grant agreement with the National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA) to provide training and equipment for the girls volleyball program and accept a grant in the amount of $20,000.00; and to authorize the appropriation of $20,000.00 in the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund. ($20,000.00).

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  8. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into year three (3) of a three (3) year contract with V.A.T., Inc. for transportation services; to authorize the expenditure of $129,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund. ($129,000.00)

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  9. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to apply for grant funding from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) NatureWorks grant program for the Joan Park Improvements Project. ($0.00)

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  10. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Finance and Management Department with the approval of the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to execute and acknowledge any document(s), as approved by the Department of Law, Real Estate Division, necessary to grant to the Ohio Power Company an electric utility easement to burden a portion of the City’s real property located at 4645 Westerville Road, Columbus, Ohio 43231. ($0.00)

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  11. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with Rediscover Lockbourne in support of the Memorial Wall project; and to authorize an expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund. ($10,000.00)

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  12. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Executive Director of the Mayor’s Office of Education to enter into a not-for-profit service contract with Future Ready Five to implement a comprehensive prenatal to age five strategy for activities related to the achievement of the Mayor’s goal that every child in Columbus is ready for kindergarten; and to authorize the expenditure of four hundred thousand dollars ($400,000.00) from the General Fund. ($400,000.00)

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  13. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute a grant agreements with the following not-for-profit agencies: Goodwill Industries of Central Ohio, Inc., New Directions Career Center, and the United Way of Central Ohio, in an amount up to $82,800.00 between the agencies to provide funding to integrate economic mobility accelerators (Accelerators) with their economic mobility activities; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure in an amount up to $82,800.00 within the Income Tax Set Aside (ITSA) Subfund; to authorize the agreements to be effective January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2026; and to authorize the advancement of funds on a predetermined schedule. ($82,800.00)

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  14. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute a grant agreement with the not-for-profit agency, Alvis, Inc., in an amount up to $54,000.00 to provide funding to integrate economic mobility accelerators (Accelerators) with their economic mobility activities; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure in an amount up to $54,000.00 within the Income Tax Set Aside (ITSA) Subfund; to authorize the agreements to be effective January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2026; and to authorize the advancement of funds on a predetermined schedule. ($54,000.00)

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  15. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute a grant agreement with the following not-for-profit agency, The Columbus Urban League, in an amount up to $36,000.00 to provide funding to integrate economic mobility accelerators (Accelerators) with their economic mobility activities; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure in an amount up to $36,000.00 within the Income Tax Set Aside (ITSA) Subfund; to authorize the agreement to be effective January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2026; and to authorize the advancement of funds on a predetermined schedule. ($36,000.00)

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  16. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute a grant agreement with the following not-for-profit agency, The Tony R. Wells Foundation, in an amount up to $1,453,158.80 to provide time-limited payments of unrestricted funds to individuals engaged in an economic mobility initiative that is supported by a non-profit organization.as well as pay the administration costs for the Foundation’s services (i.e. administrative and staffing costs); to authorize the appropriation and expenditure in an amount up to $1,453,158.80 within the Income Tax Set Aside (ITSA) Subfund; to authorize the agreements to be effective January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2027; and to authorize the advancement of funds on a predetermined schedule. ($1,453,158.80)

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  17. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept grant funds from the Ohio Commission on Minority Health and any additional funds for the SFY26 Minority Health grant program; to authorize the appropriation and any additional funds from the unappropriated balance of the Health Department Grants Fund; and to authorize the City Auditor to transfer appropriations between object classes for the SFY26 Minority Health grant program. ($52,500.00)

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  18. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a not-for-profit service contract with Jewish Family Services for the Columbus Financial Empowerment Center in an amount up to $500,000.00; to authorize the expenditure of up to $500,000.00; and to authorize payment of expenses incurred prior to the creation of the purchase order, starting January 1, 2025. ($500,000.00)

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  19. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize an appropriation of $350,000.00 from the Municipal Court Clerk Collection Fund; to authorize the Municipal Court Clerk to enter the first renewal year with Apelles LLC, Capital Recovery Systems Inc., Linebarger, Goggan, Blair & Sampson LLP and The Law Offices of Robert A. Schuerger Co., LPA for the provision of collection services; and to authorize an expenditure of $350,000.00 from the Municipal Court Clerk Collection Fund. ($350,000.00)

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  20. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to apply for, accept, and enter into Water Supply Revolving Account Loan Agreements with the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency and the Ohio Water Development Authority, during the Program Year 2026, for the design and/or construction of water distribution and supply system improvements; and to designate a repayment source for the loans. ($0.00)

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  21. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and increase a professional engineering services contract with Hill International for the Professional Construction Management Services - 2020 contract; to authorize an amendment to the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation within the Water Bond Fund; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $8,090,400.00 from the Water Bond Fund to pay for the modification. ($8,090,400.00)

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  22. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities, to modify the contract for mural painting and project coordination services on pump stations along the Olentangy River as set forth in the Scope of Services with Friends of the Lower Olentangy Watershed for the Divisions of Sewerage and Drainage; to authorize the expenditure of $48,950.00 from the Sewerage and Drainage Operating Fund. ($48,950.00)

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  23. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a reimbursement agreement with the Franklin County Engineer’s Office to replace lead water lines in the Case Road area; to amend the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $365,000.00 from the Water Bond Fund. ($365,000.00)

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  24. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and increase an agreement with Kurtz Brothers Central Ohio, LLC for the design, construction and operation of the Organic Waste Recovery and Reuse System Project; to authorize the expenditure of $550,000.00 from the Sewer Operating Sanitary Fund. ($550,000.00)

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  25. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the City Attorney, on behalf of the Department of Public Utilities, to modify the contract for special legal counsel services with Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP for the Divisions of Sewerage and Drainage and Water; to waive competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of $191,000.000 from the Sewerage and Drainage and Water Operating Funds. ($191,000.00)

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  26. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Schneider Electric for the DRWP Automation Upgrade - SCADA system hardware and software project; to amend the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $4,572,980.00 from the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund for the contract; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for this project; to authorize the transfer of cash and appropriation within the Water Bond Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $2,000.00 from the Water Bond Fund to pay for prevailing wage service for the project. ($4,574,982.00).

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  27. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify to increase funding to an Indefinite Quantity Contract with The Herald, Inc. for Printing Services for the Department of Public Utilities; and to authorize the expenditure of $154,374.34 split between the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($154,374.34)

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  28. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with Seal Analytical, Inc. for the purchase of a Lab Discrete Analyzer for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; and to authorize the expenditure of $101,927.00 from the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund. ($101,927.00)

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  29. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Department of Public Utilities, to enter into a contract for soil sampling and laboratory services as set forth in the Scope of Services with Ohio State University for the Divisions of Sewerage and Drainage; to authorize the expenditure of $106,738.00 from the Sewerage and Drainage Operating Fund. ($106,738.00)

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  30. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the City Auditor to transfer $655,925.00 from the Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund to the Water Operating Fund and $17,750.00 from the Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund to the Power Operating Fund to reimburse those funds for one-time bill credits issued in 2025 ($673,675.00).

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  31. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into not-for-profit service contracts with Homes on the Hill CDC in an amount up to $97,150.00 and The Columbus Urban League in an amount up to $47,850.00 for the purpose of assisting the Department of Development to provide housing counseling services; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $125,000.00 from the from the General Fund, Income Tax Set-Aside Subfund; to authorize the expenditure of $20,000.00 from the General Fund; and to authorize payment of expenses starting January 1, 2025. ($145,000.00)

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  32. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a not-for-profit service contract with Columbus Housing Partnership Inc., dba Homeport, for housing counseling services; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $125,000.00 from the from the General Fund, Income Tax Set-Aside Subfund; and to authorize payment of expenses starting January 1, 2025. ($125,000.00)

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  33. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    This ordinance authorizes the appropriation and expenditure in an amount up to $2,000,000.00 of HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME-ARP) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a commitment letter, loan agreement, promissory note, mortgage, and restrictive covenant with Commons at Grant (TC2) Housing Limited Partnership in an amount up to $2,000,000.00 for the Commons at Grant project. ($2,000,000.00).

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  34. Consent
    Ordinance

    This ordinance authorizes the appropriation and expenditure in an amount up to $950,000.00 of 2023 HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) entitlement funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and authorizes the Director of the Department of Development execute a commitment letter, loan agreement, promissory note, mortgage, and restrictive covenant with Artem on Gay, L.P for the Artem on Gay project. ($950,000.00)

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  35. Council Office for Signature
    Ceremonial Resolution

    To Celebrate and Honor the Legacy of George M. Walker Jr.

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  36. Council Office for Signature
    Ceremonial Resolution

    To Celebrate and Recognize the Life of Forrest Winchester Jr.

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  37. Council Office for Signature
    Ceremonial Resolution

    To Celebrate and Recognize the Life of Maida Rafaela Barroso

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

  38. Council Office for Signature
    Ceremonial Resolution

    To Commemorate the Central Ohio Restored Citizens’ Collaborative (CORCC) Reentry Week April 21st-25th, 2025

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  39. Council Office for Signature
    Ceremonial Resolution

    To Recognize and Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Unity Baptist Church

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  40. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Finance and Management Director to modify past, present and future contract(s) and purchase orders from Mid-Ohio Air Conditioning Corp. to Environmental Comfort LLC dba Mid-Ohio Air Conditioning LLC, and to declare an emergency.

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  41. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology and the Director of the Department of Utilities to enter into a contract with Labworks, LLC, for maintenance and support of the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) in accordance with sole source procurement provisions of Columbus City Code; and to authorize the expenditure $66,963.00 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating Fund. ($66,963.00)

    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 to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreement and to establish related purchase orders for oil and greases for the Fleet Management Division; to authorize the expenditure of $360,000.00 from the Fleet Management Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($360,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  43. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Finance and Management Director to establish various purchase orders with The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. for tires on behalf of the Fleet Management Division, per the terms and conditions of previously established Universal Term Contracts; to authorize the expenditure of $750,000.00 from the Fleet Management Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($750,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  44. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Exmark OEM Parts with Buckeye Power Sales Co., Inc.; 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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  45. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the City Treasurer to extend its contract for banking services with Huntington Merchant Services through March 1, 2026; and to declare an emergency. ($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 Finance and Management on behalf of the Fleet Management Division to allow the purchase of an Electronic Fuel Tank Monitoring system, including equipment and subscription to software/cloud-based platform for 110 existing fuel storage tanks; to authorize the expenditure of $74,742.96 for the purchase of an Electronic Fuel Tank Monitoring system, including equipment and the first year subscription to software/cloud-based platform for 110 existing fuel storage tanks from the Fleet Management Operating Fund; to authorize the repeal and replacement of Ordinance 3468-2024; and to declare an emergency. ($74,742.96)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  47. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Department of Technology, to modify a contract with Accela, Inc. for the migration of the existing Accela on-premise Land Management instance to the Accela Cloud (SaaS) platform; to authorize the expenditure from the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating Fund and Health Departments Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($595,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  48. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Solar School Flashing Beacon Systems with Path Master, Inc.; 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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  49. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Finance and Management Director to modify and extend the Universal Term Contracts for the option to purchase General Contracting for Maintenance, Service, Repairs and Renovations with 2K General Company and Elford, Inc., and to declare an emergency.

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  50. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Power Transmission Parts with Norfolk Bearings & Supply Co., Inc.; 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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  51. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Finance and Management Director to establish various purchase orders for automotive preventative maintenance services on behalf of the Fleet Management Division, per the terms and conditions of various previously established Universal Term Contracts; to authorize the expenditure of $300,000.00 from the Fleet Management Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($300,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  52. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into two (2) Universal Term Contracts for the option to purchase Traffic Signal Controller Equipment with Path Master, Inc. and Baldwin & Sours Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of $2.00; and to declare an emergency. ($2.00).

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  53. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into two (2) Universal Term Contracts for the option to purchase Traffic Vehicular Signal Heads Equipment with Baldwin & Sours Inc. and General Traffic Equipment Corp; to authorize the expenditure of $2.00; and to declare an emergency. ($2.00).

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  54. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Jacobsen OEM Parts with Baker Vehicle Systems, Inc. in accordance with the sole source provisions of Columbus City Codes; 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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  55. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To approve the 5th Avenue and 4th Street Special Improvement District of Columbus, Inc. Petition and Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation; and to declare an emergency.

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  56. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To approve the University District Special Improvement District of Columbus, Inc., Petition and Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation; and to declare an emergency.

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  57. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To approve the plan of services to be provided by the Franklinton Special Improvement District of Columbus, Inc.; to approve the properties of the municipal corporation in said plan of services; and to declare an emergency.

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  58. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To approve the Franklinton Special Improvement District of Columbus, Inc. Petition and Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation; and to declare an emergency.

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  59. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To approve the plan of services to be provided by the 5th and 4th Street Special Improvement District of Columbus, Inc.; to approve the properties of the municipal corporation in said plan of service; and to declare an emergency.

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  60. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To approve the Plan of Services to be provided by the University District Special Improvement District of Columbus, Inc.; and to declare an emergency.

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  61. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to enter into a professional service contract with True Inspection Services, LLC. for the Roadway - Materials Testing and Inspection 2025-1 contract; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $500,000.00 from the Private Construction Inspection Fund and the Construction Inspection Fund to pay for the contract; and to declare an emergency. ($500,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  62. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to enter into a professional service contract with American Structurepoint Inc. for the Roadway - Materials Testing and Inspection 2025-2 contract; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $500,000.00 from the Private Construction Inspection Fund and the Construction Inspection Fund to pay for the contract;. and to declare an emergency. ($500,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  63. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into use agreements with Well TBC Columbus JV, LLC and BBI Logistics, LLC to provide garage use and parking spaces for the 4th & Elm and Astor Park garages, respectively, and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  64. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreement for one 4-wheel vacuum street sweeper with attachments for the Department of Public Service with Northeast Sweepers & Rentals, Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of up to $329,300.92 from Municipal Motor Vehicle Tax Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($329,300.92)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  65. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a contract modification with Kapsch TrafficCom USA, Inc. in connection with the Smart Columbus - CVE Road-Side Unit System Integrator project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $125,000.00 from the Street Construction Maintenance and Repair Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($125,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  66. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to modify and extend two (2) Universal Term Contracts for the option to purchase Various Mixes of Asphalt Concrete with Decker Construction Company and Hei-Way LLC, and to declare an emergency.

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  67. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the transfer of $293,000.00 from the Hotel/Motel Tax Fund to the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund for the support of music licensing, community events and festivals, and Jazz & Rib Fest and CBUS Soul Fest; to authorize the appropriation of $293,000.00 in the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund; to authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into Grant agreements for support of community special events totaling $183,000.00; to authorize the expenditure of $183,000.00 in Grant agreements for support of community special events; and to declare an emergency. ($293,000.00)

    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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  68. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize and direct the City Auditor to transfer $52,500.00 from the General Fund to the Area Commission Fund; to authorize and direct the City Auditor to appropriate $52,500.00 in the Area Commission Fund for operating expenses of the Area Commissions; and to declare an emergency. ($52,500.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  69. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into two (2) Universal Term Contracts for the option to purchase Arts and Crafts Supplies with Blick Art Materials LLC and S&S Worldwide Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of $2.00; and to declare an emergency. ($2.00).

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  70. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Office of Education to modify and increase a contract with I Know I Can for college access services associated with the Columbus Promise program; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to authorize payment for expenses incurred prior to the creation of the purchase order. ($700,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  71. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To approve Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) #2025-01 executed between representatives of the City of Columbus and American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Ohio Council 8, Local 1632, which increases the pay range of the Traffic Maintenance Worker, Traffic Paint and Sign Worker, Traffic Maintenance Supervisor I and Traffic Signal Technician (Traffic Line Worker) classifications in the Department of Public Service; and to declare an emergency.

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  72. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To approve Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) #2025-03 executed between representatives of the City of Columbus and American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Ohio Council 8, Local 1632, which offers a five hundred dollar ($500.00) one time lump sum incentive payment to employees, in the Department of Public Service, classified as Traffic Signal Technician who earn the Traffic Signal Technician I certification and $0.75/hr for employees in that classification who earn the Traffic Signal Construction Technician II certification as outlined in the MOU. MOU #2025-03 extends a $0.50/hr incentive for employees, in the Department of Public Service, classified as Electronic Systems Technician who earn the Traffic Signal Technician I certification as outlined in the MOU and $0.75/hr for employees in that classification who earn the Traffic Signal Field Technician II certification as outlined in the MOU; and to declare an emergency.

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  73. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To approve Memorandum of Understanding #2025-02 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 increasing the pay grade of the Traffic Maintenance Supervisor II to pay grade 57 and the Traffic Signal Supervisor I (Traffic Line Supervisor) to pay grade 57 in the Department of Public Service; and to declare an emergency.

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  74. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Board of Health to accept additional funds from Central Ohio Trauma System to continue the coordination of a county-level coalition for Franklin County in the amount of $100,000.00; for a new total award amount of $108,000.00; to authorize the appropriation of $100,000.00 from the unappropriated balance of the Health Department Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($100,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

    Attachments

  75. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To amend Ordinance No. 0043-2025, passed February 5, 2025, to correct the vendor name listed in said Ordinance; and to declare an emergency.

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  76. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the appropriation of $57,319.00 within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund to provide funding for personnel expenses in the Franklin County Municipal Court Self-Help Center. ($57,319.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

    Attachments

  77. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Municipal Court Clerk to modify the existing contract with Cornerstone Maintenance Services LLC Inc for additional funds for unforeseen heating, ventilating, and air conditioning unit maintenance services for the Municipal Court Clerk’s Office; to authorize the expenditure of $20,000.00 from the Municipal Court Clerk Computer Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($20,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

    Attachments

  78. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To amend Ordinance No. 0525-2025, passed by Columbus City Council on March 10, 2025, to allow for a correction of the name of the grant recipient Columbus Metropolitan Library; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  79. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify a contract with Timmons Group, Inc. for services for a GIS data model migration to the Utility Network Model; and to authorize the expenditure of $341,541.60 split among the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($341,541.60)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

    Attachments

  80. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget Reservations for the purchase of Cellular Voice and Wireless Data Communication Services for the Department of Public Utilities from an existing Cooperative State of Ohio Term Contract established for such purpose by the State of Ohio, Department of Administrative Services Purchasing Office, with Cellco Partnership, dba Verizon Wireless; and to authorize the expenditure of $150,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund, and $106,000.00 from the Sewerage Operating Fund. ($256,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  81. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into contract with K.N.S. Services, Inc. for purchase, installation, maintenance and service of security cameras and related equipment in accordance with the sole source procurement provisions of Columbus City Codes; and to authorize the expenditure of $314,765.08 split among the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($314,765.08)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  82. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify the power supply agreement with AEP Energy Partners, Inc. (AEPEP) to change the definition of Forecasted Remaining Quantities to provide more specificity in the event of an early termination. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  83. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to establish a contract with DXP Enterprises, Inc. for the purchase and delivery of Yeomans Scum Ejector Parts for the Department of Public Utilities; and to authorize the expenditure of $52,947.30 from the Division of Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund. ($52,947.30)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

    Attachments

  84. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To amend Ordinance 0119-2025 to correct an error in Section 1 Fiscal Year, changing the incorrect 2024 to the correct 2025. (0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  85. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify a contract with Edwards Land Clearing, Inc. for Yard Waste and Log Grinding Services; and to authorize the expenditure of $300,000.00 from the Sewer Operating Fund. ($300,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  86. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into license agreements as necessary related to The Ohio State University, Aquatic Ecology Lab, Fish Monitoring License Agreement - Greenlawn Dam project; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

    Attachments

  87. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Building and Zoning Services to enter into contract with OpportunitySpace, Inc. for the Tolemi BuildingBlocks software platform and maintenance under the sole source provisions of City Code; to authorize an appropriation of $178,000.00 in the Development Services Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $178,000.00 from the Development Services Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($178,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  88. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $325,000.00 from the 2025 HOME Investment Partnerships grant; to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a Subrecipient Not-for-Profit Service Contract with the Community Shelter Board in an amount up to $325,000.00 for the Tenant Base Rental Assistance Program and authorize the payment of expenses starting January 1, 2025 prior to the creation of the purchase order. ($325,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  89. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the appropriation and the expenditure in an amount up to $200,000.00 of 2025 HOME Investment Partnership Program grant funds; to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into individual grant agreements with Homes on the Hill Community Development Corporation, Gertrude Wood Community Foundation, Franklinton Development Association, and Community Development for All People, in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 each to provide operating support, with the term for the grant agreement and starting January 1, 2025 ending December 31, 2025; and to authorize the reimbursement of expenses incurred prior to the creation of the purchase order starting January 1, 2025. ($200,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

    Attachments

  90. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the appropriation in an amount up to $4,340,553.91 which contains grant and program income for 2024 and the expenditure in an amount up to $45,000.00 of 2024 HOME program income funds; to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a grant agreement in an amount up to $45,000.00 with the Community Development Collaborative of Greater Columbus to provide operating support, with the term for the grant agreement and starting January 1, 2025, and with authorization for reimbursement of expenses incurred prior to the creation of the purchase order. ($45,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  91. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Building and Zoning Services to modify and extend the professional services contract with RAMA Consulting Group, Inc. for the Zoning Code Update Communications and Engagement Assistance for the extension of the contract term end date of May 8, 2025 to May 8, 2026; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  92. Filed
    Appointment

    Appointment of Mike Reeves, Kimley-Horn and Associates, 7965 N High St, Suite 200, Columbus, OH 43235 to serve on the Big Darby Accord Advisory Panel replacing John Tetzloff with a new term expiration date of 6/30/26 (resume attached).

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  93. Filed
    Appointment

    Appointment of Leo Almeida, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, 7237 Sweet Meadow Dr. Canal Winchester, OH 43110, to serve on the Big Darby Accord Advisory Panel replacing Margaret Malone with a new term expiration date of 6/30/27 (resume attached).

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  94. Filed
    Appointment

    Reappointment of Rodney A. French, 3440 Reaver Avenue, Grove City, OH 43123, to serve on the Wage Theft Prevention and Enforcement Commission with a new term expiration date of March 31, 2027. (resume attached).

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

    Attachments

  95. Filed
    Appointment

    Appointment of Daniel Ferdelman, Schooley Caldwell, 300 Marconi Blvd. #100, Columbus, Ohio 43215, to serve on the Development Commission, replacing David Carey with a new term expiration date of September 30, 2028 (resume attached).

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

    Attachments

  96. Filed
    Appointment

    Appointment of Angela Sausser, 39 West Torrence Road, Columbus, OH 43214, to serve on the Clintonville Area Commission, replacing Hugh Crowell, with a new term start date of March 6, 2025 and an expiration date of December 31, 2027 (resume attached).

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

    Attachments

  97. Filed
    Appointment

    Reappointment of Stephen S. Brooks, Chief Financial Officer, Physicians First Leasing LLC, 3400 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, OH 43202, to serve as a joint City of Columbus-Franklin County appointee on the Columbus-Franklin County Finance Authority Board of Directors, with a new term expiration date of April 30, 2029 (resume attached).

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

    Attachments

  98. Filed
    Appointment

    Appointment of Tobias Katz, 93 North Ohio Avenue, Columbus, OH 43203, to serve on the Near East Area Commission, replacing Eric Hutchison, with a new term start date of March 13, 2025 and an expiration date of December 31, 2026 (resume attached).

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

    Attachments

  99. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to establish various purchase orders for fuel and fueling services on behalf of the Fleet Management Division, per the terms and conditions of various previously established Universal Term Contracts; to authorize the expenditure of $4,000,000.00 from the Fleet Management Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($4,000,000.00)

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

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  100. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to establish various purchase orders for fuel on behalf of the Fleet Management Division, per the terms and conditions of previously established Universal Term Contracts; to authorize the expenditure of $4,000,000.00 from the Fleet Management Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($4,000,000.00)

    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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  101. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To amend the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City Auditor to appropriate funds within the Federal Transportation Grants 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 Arterial - Broad Street - Outerbelt Street to Reynoldsburg-New Albany Road project; 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; to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,560,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund and the Federal Transportation Grants Fund for the project; to repay any unused grant funds at the end of the grant period; and to declare an emergency. ($1,560,000.00).

    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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  102. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Marker Construction, LLC for the Marion Franklin Pool Replacement Project; to authorize the appropriation of $2,444,578.15 within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the transfer of $3,000,000.00 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund and Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2024 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the expenditure of $3,000,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund and Permanent Improvement Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($3,000,000.00)

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

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  103. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Development to execute grant agreements with numerous not-for-profit, social service agencies in an amount up to $4,570,000.00 for the Elevate! 2.0 Program; to authorize the provision of services for 12-month periods beginning January 1, 2025; to authorize the advancement of funds on a pre-determined schedule during the term of the agreement; and to authorize the transfer between object classes and the expenditure in an amount up to $3,492,000.00 within the Emergency Human Services Fund, and to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of funds an amount up to $1,078,000.00 within the Income Tax Set Aside Fund. ($4,570,000.00)

    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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  104. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management on behalf of the Franklin County Municipal Court, Clerk of Court to modify the existing contract with Dell Marketing LP for the support, hosting of the monthly Azure usage; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City code; to authorize the expenditure of $3,000.00 from the Municipal Court Clerk’s Computer Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($3,000.00)

    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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  105. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Finance and Management Director to associate any and all budget reservations resulting from this ordinance with the purchase agreement with Cellco Partnership dba Verizon Wireless for wireless voice, data, GPS, modem services, and equipment; to authorize the expenditure of $1,591,750.00 from the Department of Public Safety's general fund budget; and to declare an emergency. ($1,591,750.00)

    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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  106. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Safety, on behalf of the Division of Police, to modify the contract with Pro-Tow, Inc. for the continuation of towing management services; to authorize an expenditure of $2,200,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($2,200,000.00)

    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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  107. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize and direct the Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter into contract with Alina Sharafutdinova DBA Village Venture LLC, for grant management services for the RREACT program; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code; to authorize an expenditure of $90,696.00 from the General Government Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($90,696.00)

    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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  108. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a planned renewal and modification with Ohio Mulch Supply, Inc. and Quasar Energy Group LLC-North Tree Farm for the Deep Row Hybrid Poplar Tree Farm #2 Program; to authorize the expenditure of $3,357,000.00 from the Sanitary Sewerage Operating Fund; ($3,357,000.00)

    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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  109. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a professional services contract with Burgess & Niple for the Asset Management Program Development Project; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Sanitary Bond Fund and the Water Bond Fund; to authorize an amendment to the 2024 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize an expenditure of up to $808,004.71 split between the Sanitary Bond Fund and the Water Bond Fund; to authorize the expenditure of up to $250,000.00 from the Sanitary Operating Fund and the Water Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,058,004.71)

    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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  110. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Viking Painting, LLC for the Lazelle South Tank Painting Improvements project; to authorize an amendment to the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Water Bond Fund; to authorize the expenditure of up to $2,746,995.00 from the Water Bond Fund for the project; and to declare an emergency. ($2,746,995.00)

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

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  111. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract with Jack Doheny Companies, Inc., and Southeastern Equipment Co., Inc., for the purchase of a Combination Vacuum Truck and an Articulating Loader for the Department of Public Utilities; to amend the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation within the Sanitary Bond Fund; to authorize an expenditure of up to $1,018,897.62 from the Sanitary Bond Fund to pay for the equipment; to authorize the Department of Public Utilities to expend more than $100,000.00 against specific Universal Term Contracts in a fiscal year; and to declare an emergency. ($1,018,897.62)

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

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  112. Council Office for Signature
    Ceremonial Resolution

    To honor, recognize, and celebrate the life of Robert L. Pettus, 1948-2025

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  113. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize and direct the City Auditor to authorize payment to the Columbus Museum of Art per invoice 3182-1 approved by the Department Director (or designee) in an amount not to exceed $5,105.00 from Fund 1000; and to declare an emergency. ($5,105.00).

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  114. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Office of Violence Prevention to enter into advance-pay grant agreements with five (5) local registered 501c3 non-profit organizations in support of summer youth engagement and employment programs; to authorize a reduction of appropriation in the Rec and Parks Operating Fund; to authorize the transfer of $1,050,000.00 within the general fund; to authorize the expenditure of $475,000.00 from the general fund; and to declare an emergency ($475,000.00).

    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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  115. Council Office for Signature
    Ceremonial Resolution

    To Proclaim April as Parkinson's Awareness Month and Recognize the Parkinson's Foundation's Moving Day

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  116. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with Green Columbus for Earth Day Columbus and the Linden Tree Nursery; to authorize the payment of expenses prior to the execution of a purchase order, starting January 1, 2025; to authorize the expenditure of $40,000.00 within the Neighborhood Initiative subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($40,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

    Attachments

  117. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Office of Education to enter into a grant agreements with two (2) non-profit organizations in support of summer youth engagement and employment programs; to authorize the transfer of $75,740.00 within the general fund; to authorize the expenditure of $235,740.00 from the general fund; and to declare an emergency ($235,740.00).

    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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  118. Filed
    Communication

    THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF WEDNESDAY APRIL 16, 2025 Stock Type: D5 D6 To: Berwick Party House Inc 3250 Refugee Rd Columbus, OH 43227 Permit #: 0664179 Transfer Type: C1 C2 To: Karamdad Inc 1st Fl Only 2671 Palmetto St Columbus, OH 43204 From: NNA Enterprises Inc DBA Smoke Plus Five 1st Fl Only 2671 Palmetto St Columbus, OH 43204 Permit #: 4492671 Transfer Type: D5 D6 To: Ace Mayes Design LLC 2590-96 N High St Columbus, OH 43202 From: Future Perfect Media LLC DBA Spacebar 1st Fl Front 2590-96 N High St Columbus. OH 43202 Permit #: 0040324 Transfer Type: D5 To: Prototype Experiences LLC 540 Maier Place Units 536-544 Columbus, OH 43215 From: 1769 LLC DBA The Annex Barbershop 1484 Bethel Rd Columbus, OH 43220 Permit #: 7145836 Transfer Type: D5 D6 To: Mezcla LLC 1022 Summit St Columbus, OH 43201 From: 1022 E LLC & Patio 1022 Summit St Columbus, OH 43201 Permit #: 5896862 Transfer Type: C1 C2 To: Sunoco West Broad Inc 2725 W Broad St Columbus, OH 43204 From: MSS West Broad 2725 LLC 2725 W Broad St Columbus, OH 43204 Permit #: 8738346 Transfer Type: D1 D2 D3 D3A D6 To: Orale Guey Mexican Cafe Grill & Bar LLC 3415 E Broad St 1st Fl Columbus, OH 43213 From: Rosies Diner LLC 3415 E Broad St 1st Fl Columbus, OH 43213 Permit #: 6498356 Transfer Type: C1 C2 To: Lakeshore Mart Inc DBA Quarry Market 2954 McKinley Ave Columbus, OH 43204 From: Quarry Food LLC DBA Quarry Market 2954 McKinley Ave Columbus, OH 43204 Permit #: 4978428 Advertise Date: 4/26/2025 Agenda Date: 4/21/2025 Return Date: 5/1/2025

    Read and Filed

  119. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3309.14, Height districts; 3312.21(A), Landscaping and screening; 3312.25, Maneuvering; 3312.49, Required parking; 3333.16, Fronting; 3333.23(D), Minimum side yard permitted; and 3333.24, Rear yard; of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 5432 N. HAMILTON RD. (43054), to allow reduced development standards for an apartment building in the AR-2, Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-130).

    Read for the First Time

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  120. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To rezone 5432 N. HAMILTON RD. (43054), being 1.55± acres located 300± feet east of North Hamilton Road, and 760± feet north of Thompson Road, From: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District, To: AR-2, Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z24-002).

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  121. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to enter into advance-pay grant agreements with Bhutanese Community of Central Ohio, Columbus Fashion Initiative (dba Columbus Fashion Alliance), Community Development for All People, Community for New Direction, Community of Caring Development Foundation, Community Refugee and Immigration Services, Inc, Directions for Youth & Families, Education Foundation for Freedom, Ethiopian Tewahedo Social Services, Girls L.E.A.P., Greenleaf Job Training Services, Inc, Highland Youth Garden, IMPACT Community Action Agency, Lead with Purpose, Legacy Youth Sports Academy, Lower Lights Ministries, National Skilled Trades Network, Nationwide Children's Hospital Foundation, New Birth Christian Ministries Inc, Somali Community Association of Ohio, South Side Hope Community Development Corporation, Inc, St Stephen Community Services Inc, The Center for Healthy Families, The Hardy Center, Columbus Metropolitan Library, Kingdom Knowledge Foundation, Made for Medicine,Ohio State University, Think Make Live Youth, Women's Leadership Academy DBA Girl Code Girls in support of summer youth employment and programs; to authorize the expenditure from the General Fund for programming, including the purchase of food and/or beverage items, which serve the public for the purpose of administering summer youth employment and programming; and to declare an emergency. ($2,633,818.00)

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

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  122. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a not-for-profit service contract with Asociacion de Escritores de Ohio on behalf of the Latino Heritage Month Committee in support of their Latino Heritage Month events; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; to authorize an expenditure from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($50,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  123. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To amend existing Section 2505.07.6 of Chapter 2505 of the Columbus City Codes to establish and clarify the authority and responsibility for the maintenance of fire hydrants attached to city water lines but located outside the corporate limits of the City of Columbus.

    Read for the First Time

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  124. Council Office for Signature
    Ceremonial Resolution

    To recognize and celebrate April 25, 2025 as Arbor Day in Columbus, Ohio.

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

  125. Council Office for Signature
    Ceremonial Resolution

    To celebrate and commend Green Columbus for their Annual Earth Day Event in Columbus, Ohio.

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  126. Council Office for Signature
    Ceremonial Resolution

    To celebrate and commend the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department for their Annual Earth Day and Arbor Day Event in Columbus, Ohio.

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  127. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to enter into advance-pay grant agreements with The Columbus Urban League in support of summer youth employment and programs; to authorize the expenditure from the General Fund for programming, including the purchase of food and/or non-alcoholic beverage items, which serve the public for the purpose of administering summer youth employment and programming; to authorize reimbursement for reasonable food and non-alcoholic beverage expenses; and to declare an emergency. ($200,000.00)

    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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  128. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with Tech Corps Ohio in support of their 2025 TECHCORPShack Hackathon event; and to authorize an expenditure of $25,000.00 within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund. ($25,000.00)

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  129. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks, on behalf of the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging, to enter into an agreement with the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission to explore the strategies outlined in the COAAA Strategic Plan for Success; to authorize the expenditure of $150,370.00 from the Recreation and Parks Grant Funds; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code; and to declare an emergency ($150,370.00).

    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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  130. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into advance-pay grant agreements with 59 local registered 501c3 non-profit organizations in support of summer youth programming; to authorize an expenditure in the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($3,450,579.00)

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

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  131. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Finance and Management Director to modify a contract with Trebel LLC for the Sustainable Columbus Community Choice Aggregation project; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Codes. ($0.00)

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    Attachments

  132. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into advance-pay grant agreements with 59 local registered 501c3 non-profit organizations in support of summer youth programming; to authorize an expenditure in the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($3,450,579.00)

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

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  133. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into advance-pay grant agreements with 59 local registered 501c3 non-profit organizations in support of summer youth programming; to authorize an expenditure in the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($3,450,579.00)

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

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Zoning Committee
Agenda

Filters for matters

  1. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To rezone 5432 N. HAMILTON RD. (43054), being 1.55± acres located 300± feet east of North Hamilton Road, and 760± feet north of Thompson Road, From: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District, To: AR-2, Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z24-002).
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  2. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3309.14, Height districts; 3312.21(A), Landscaping and screening; 3312.25, Maneuvering; 3312.49, Required parking; 3333.16, Fronting; 3333.23(D), Minimum side yard permitted; and 3333.24, Rear yard; of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 5432 N. HAMILTON RD. (43054), to allow reduced development standards for an apartment building in the AR-2, Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-130).
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Zoning Committee
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  1. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To rezone 4240 HAMILTON SQUARE BLVD. (43125), being 1.98± acres located on the northwest corner of Hamilton Square Boulevard and Lakeview Crossing, From: L-M, Limited Manufacturing District, To: L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z24-065).

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Christopher Wyche, to Waive the 2nd Reading. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  2. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To rezone 2700 LOCKBOURNE RD. (43207), being 1.46± acres located on the northeast corner of Lockbourne Road and Faber Avenue, From: R-2, Residential District, To: AR-1, Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z24-060).

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Christopher Wyche, to Waive the 2nd Reading. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  3. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To rezone 550 THOMAS LN. (43214), being 7.22± acres located at the northwest corner of Olentangy River Road and Thomas Lane, From: I, Institutional District and L-I, Limited Institutional District, To: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District (Rezoning #Z24-006).

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Christopher Wyche, to Waive the 2nd Reading. 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 3333.255, Perimeter yard; and 3333.35(G), Private garage, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 4240 HAMILTON SQUARE BLVD. (43125), to allow reduced development standards for an apartment complex in the L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-149).

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Christopher Wyche, to Waive the 2nd Reading. 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 Sections 3332.037, R-2F residential district; 3312.21(D), Landscaping and screening; 3312.49, Required parking; 3321.05(B)(1)(2), Vision clearance; 3325.705, Supplemental Parking Requirements; 3325.805, Maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR); and 3325.809, Landscaped Area and Treatment, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 44 E. DUNCAN ST. (43202), to allow a shared living facility for 16 occupants with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District, and to repeal Ordinance #0358-2024 (CV23-137), passed February 12, 2024 and to declare an emergency. (Council Variance #CV25-004).

    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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  6. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3333.18, Building lines; and 3333.255, Perimeter yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2700 LOCKBOURNE RD. (43207), to allow reduced development standards for an apartment complex in the AR-1, Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-142).

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Christopher Wyche, to Waive the 2nd Reading. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  7. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To rezone 4240 HAMILTON SQUARE BLVD. (43125), being 1.98± acres located on the northwest corner of Hamilton Square Boulevard and Lakeview Crossing, From: L-M, Limited Manufacturing District, To: L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z24-065).

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

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  8. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To rezone 2700 LOCKBOURNE RD. (43207), being 1.46± acres located on the northeast corner of Lockbourne Road and Faber Avenue, From: R-2, Residential District, To: AR-1, Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z24-060).

    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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  9. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To rezone 2700 LOCKBOURNE RD. (43207), being 1.46± acres located on the northeast corner of Lockbourne Road and Faber Avenue, From: R-2, Residential District, To: AR-1, Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z24-060).

    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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  10. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To rezone 550 THOMAS LN. (43214), being 7.22± acres located at the northwest corner of Olentangy River Road and Thomas Lane, From: I, Institutional District and L-I, Limited Institutional District, To: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District (Rezoning #Z24-006).

    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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  11. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3333.255, Perimeter yard; and 3333.35(G), Private garage, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 4240 HAMILTON SQUARE BLVD. (43125), to allow reduced development standards for an apartment complex in the L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-149).

    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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  12. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3333.255, Perimeter yard; and 3333.35(G), Private garage, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 4240 HAMILTON SQUARE BLVD. (43125), to allow reduced development standards for an apartment complex in the L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-149).

    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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  13. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3333.255, Perimeter yard; and 3333.35(G), Private garage, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 4240 HAMILTON SQUARE BLVD. (43125), to allow reduced development standards for an apartment complex in the L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-149).

    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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  14. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.037, R-2F residential district; 3312.21(D), Landscaping and screening; 3312.49, Required parking; 3321.05(B)(1)(2), Vision clearance; 3325.705, Supplemental Parking Requirements; 3325.805, Maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR); and 3325.809, Landscaped Area and Treatment, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 44 E. DUNCAN ST. (43202), to allow a shared living facility for 16 occupants with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District, and to repeal Ordinance #0358-2024 (CV23-137), passed February 12, 2024 and to declare an emergency. (Council Variance #CV25-004).

    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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  15. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.037, R-2F residential district; 3312.21(D), Landscaping and screening; 3312.49, Required parking; 3321.05(B)(1)(2), Vision clearance; 3325.705, Supplemental Parking Requirements; 3325.805, Maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR); and 3325.809, Landscaped Area and Treatment, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 44 E. DUNCAN ST. (43202), to allow a shared living facility for 16 occupants with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District, and to repeal Ordinance #0358-2024 (CV23-137), passed February 12, 2024 and to declare an emergency. (Council Variance #CV25-004).

    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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  16. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.037, R-2F residential district; 3312.21(D), Landscaping and screening; 3312.49, Required parking; 3321.05(B)(1)(2), Vision clearance; 3325.705, Supplemental Parking Requirements; 3325.805, Maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR); and 3325.809, Landscaped Area and Treatment, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 44 E. DUNCAN ST. (43202), to allow a shared living facility for 16 occupants with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District, and to repeal Ordinance #0358-2024 (CV23-137), passed February 12, 2024 and to declare an emergency. (Council Variance #CV25-004).

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, that this Ordinance be Approved as Amended. 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 3333.18, Building lines; and 3333.255, Perimeter yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2700 LOCKBOURNE RD. (43207), to allow reduced development standards for an apartment complex in the AR-1, Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-142).

    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:

    Attachments

  18. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3333.18, Building lines; and 3333.255, Perimeter yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2700 LOCKBOURNE RD. (43207), to allow reduced development standards for an apartment complex in the AR-1, Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-142).

    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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  19. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3333.18, Building lines; and 3333.255, Perimeter yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2700 LOCKBOURNE RD. (43207), to allow reduced development standards for an apartment complex in the AR-1, Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-142).

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

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  1. Clerk's Office for Bulletin
    Public Notice

    Notice/Advertisement Title: Public Utilities Notice: Department of Public Utilities - Industrial Wastewater Discharge Permits Contact Name: Michael Merz - Pretreatment Analyst Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-1942 Contact Email Address: [email protected]

  2. Clerk's Office for Bulletin
    Public Notice

    Notice/Advertisement Title: Development Commission Zoning Meeting Agenda - May 8, 2025 Contact Name: Tim Dietrich Contact Telephone Number: (614) 645-6665 Contact Email Address: [email protected]

  3. Clerk's Office for Bulletin
    Public Notice

    Notice/Advertisement Title: Availability of Funding Notice: COAAA Seeking Older Americans Act Title III E National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Coordinator Proposals Contact Name: Grant Ames Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-1508 Contact Email Address: [email protected]

  4. Council Office for Signature
    Ceremonial Resolution

    To celebrate and commend the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department for their Annual Earth Day and Arbor Day Event in Columbus, Ohio.

  5. Council Office for Signature
    Ceremonial Resolution

    To celebrate and commend Green Columbus for their Annual Earth Day Event in Columbus, Ohio.

  6. Council Office for Signature
    Ceremonial Resolution

    To recognize and celebrate April 25, 2025 as Arbor Day in Columbus, Ohio.

  7. Clerk's Office for Bulletin
    Public Notice

    Notice/Advertisement Title: Public Utilities and Sustainability Committee Hearing Contact Name: Chelsea Golterman Contact Telephone Number: (614) 645-3091 Contact Email Address: [email protected]

  8. Clerk's Office for Bulletin
    Public Notice

    Notice/Advertisement Title: Community Benefits Agreement Advisory Committee Meeting - May 2, 2025 Contact Name: Kevin McCain Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-5829 Contact Email Address: [email protected]

  9. Clerk's Office for Bulletin
    Public Notice

    Notice/Advertisement Title: City Council Zoning Agenda for April 28, 2025 Contact Name: Tiffany Friend Contact Telephone Number: 614.645.2814 Contact Email Address: [email protected]