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August 31, 2026 ·5:00 PM Final Revised

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  1. 1 REGULAR MEETING NO. 37 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, AUGUST 31, 2026 at 5:00 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
  2. 2 CALL TO ORDER 5:05 PM
  3. 3 ROLL CALL
  4. 4 READING AND DISPOSAL OF THE JOURNAL Dispense with the reading of the Journal and Approve Pass
  5. 5 ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE JOURNAL
  6. 6 COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS RECEIVED BY CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
  7. 1 THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2026. Transfer Type: D-5 To: Hansard Hospitality Group The Sandpebble Lounge 1913 Lockbourne Rd Columbus, OH 43207 From: SOUTHCREEK ADVISORS LTD LLC SANDPEBBLE LOUNGE 1913 Lockbourne Rd Columbus, OH 43207 Permit #: 10018475-1 Transfer Type: C-2, C-1 To: DNM Petroleum, Inc. Thurber Village Market 660 Neil Avenue Columbus, OH 43215 From: D & T TVM LLC THURBER VILLAGE MARKET 660 Neil Ave Columbus, OH 43215 Permit #: 10019437-1 Transfer Type: D-3, D-2, D-1 To: SCE Polaris OpCo, LLC Supercharged Entertainment of Polaris 3010 Powell Rd Lewis Center, OH 43035 From: T F SUGLIA PROPERTIES LLC THE ORIGNAL SANDWICH KING 9899 E Washington St Chagrin Falls, OH 44022 Permit #: 10018735-1 Transfer Type: D-5 To: 520 GROUP, LLC 520 South Front Street Columbus, OH 43215 From: 520 SOUTH FRONT LLC 520 S FRONT ST Columbus, OH 43215 Permit #: 10018347-1 Transfer Type: C-1, C-2 To: 579 One Stop Carryout LLC Manor Carryout 579-581 Wedgewood Dr Columbus, OH 43228 From: MARAM INVESTMENTS LLC MANOR CARRYOUT 579-81 Wedgewood Dr Columbus, OH 43228 Permit #: 10019461-1 New Type: D-1 To: CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL OF COLORADO LLC Chipotle 5918 6060 E. Main St. Columbus, OH 43213 Permit #: 01437415-257 *STREET ADDRESS OF THE PROPOSED PERMIT PREMISES is 6050 E MAIN ST per ODLC. This is a change from the original notice sent to the local legislative authority. Advertise Date: 9/5/2026 Agenda Date: 8/31/2026 Return Date: 9/10/2026 C0035-2026 Read and Filed
  8. 8 ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
  9. 8 Clerk Johnson read: Letter addressed to the City Clerk from the Board of Elections dated July 29, 2026, stating the following: On behalf of the Franklin County Board of Elections, I hereby certify that the board has examined the petition for initiated charter amendment received by our office from you on July 20, 2026. Total number of raw signatures examined: 23,211 Valid Signatures:15,945 Percentage of valid signatures relative to total signatures: 68.6% 125,329 voters participated in the 2025 general municipal election in the City of Columbus. Ten percent of that number is 12,533. Please let me know if I may be of further assistance. Sincerely, Jeff Mackey, Manager Petitions and Campaign Finance In addition to the communication from the Board of Elections, the City Clerk has forwarded to the City Council the City Attorney’s memorandum dated July 29, 2026 regarding legal sufficiency as required by Section 42-9 of the City Charter which states, “The city clerk shall, upon receipt, forthwith forward to the council the elections authority’s report regarding signature validation and the city attorney’s findings regarding legal sufficiency.”
  10. FR FIRST READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION To waive the reading of the titles of first reading legislation Pass
  11. 10 FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  12. FR-1 To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement budget; to authorize a transfer of appropriation within Mobility Operating fund; to authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to modify a professional services contract with Harris and Heavener Excavating, Inc., to allow for additional funds to vacate a leased conduit system and build fiber to City parking garages; and to authorize the total expenditure of $650,000 from Department of Technology and Department of Public Service, Mobility Operating. ($650,000.00) 1747-2026 Read for the First Time
  13. FR-2 To amend and enact various provisions of Chapter 375 of the Columbus City Codes in order to strengthen the levying, collection, and allocation of admissions tax for facility stabilization receipts. ($0.00) 1883-2026 Read for the First Time
  14. FR-3 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Sewer Combination Trucks with A & H Equipment Co.; and to authorize the expenditure of $1.00. ($1.00) 2289-2026 Read for the First Time
  15. 14 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS: BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  16. FR-4 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to amend the Enterprise Zone Agreement for the first time for Assignment & Assumption with COI Alkire Industrial, LLC, to (1) remove COI Alkire Industrial, LLC as enterprise and party to the agreement and to be replaced with Jim Pattison Development (U.S.) Inc. as enterprise and party to the agreement, (2) revise the description of the project site, and (3) revise the notification information related to the ENTERPRISE within Section 8 of the agreement. ($0.00) 2318-2026 Read for the First Time
  17. FR-5 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to amend the Enterprise Zone Agreement for the first time for Assignment & Assumption with COI Alkire Industrial, LLC, to remove COI Alkire Industrial, LLC as enterprise and party to the agreement and to be replaced with COI Alkire Industrial II, LLC as enterprise and party to the agreement, to revise the description of the project site, and to revise the notice information related to enterprise within Section 8 of the agreement. ($0.00) 2321-2026 Read for the First Time
  18. 17 PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  19. FR-6 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into two (2) Universal Term Contracts for the option to purchase Preformed Thermoplastics with Geveko Markings Inc. and Ennis-Flint Inc.; and to authorize the expenditure of $2.00. ($2.00) 2367-2026 Read for the First Time
  20. 19 NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR. WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  21. FR-7 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development, with the approval of the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department, to execute and acknowledge any document(s), as approved by the City Attorney, necessary to quitclaim grant Columbia Gas of Ohio, Inc. a non-exclusive easement burdening a portion of the City’s real property commonly known as Olentangy Park. ($0.00) Read for the First Time
  22. FR-8 To authorize and direct the Director of Neighborhoods to modify a not-for-profit service contract with Neighborhood Design Center to add funding to the existing contract in support of the 614 Beautiful Program and to extend the current contract through December 31, 2027; to authorize expenditures for reasonable food and non-alcoholic beverage costs; and to authorize an appropriation and expenditure from the Neighborhood Initiatives Subfund. ($100,000.00) 2114-2026 Read for the First Time
  23. FR-9 To authorize the Director of Columbus Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District to support the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department’s Tree Assistance Program; and to authorize the expenditure of $62,200.00 from the Recreation and Parks Special Purpose Fund. ($62,200.00) 2202-2026 Read for the First Time
  24. FR-10 To authorize the City Clerk to enter a grant agreement with Columbus Recreation and Parks Foundation to provide upfront financial support for the Adopt-a-Center Program and to authorize an appropriation and expenditure from the Neighborhood Initiatives Subfund. ($15,000.00) 2322-2026 Read for the First Time
  25. 24 PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. ROSS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  26. FR-11 To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to sell to Officer Brian Newsome, for the sum of $1.00, a police horse with the registered name of “Kali” which has no further value to the Division of Police and to waive the provisions of the Columbus City Code pertaining to the Sale of City-owned personal property. ($0.00) 2003-2026 Read for the First Time
  27. 26 HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: ROSS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  28. FR-12 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a planned modification of a contract with SavKon Construction, LLC to extend the contract term end date from December 31, 2026, to December 31, 2027, as well as to increase funding in an amount up to $300,000.00 for lead abatement and healthy home repair services utilizing an existing auditor’s certificate established for this purpose. ($300,000.00) 2296-2026 Read for the First Time
  29. FR-13 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development enter into a planned modification of a contract with Newark Building Solutions, to extend the agreement term end date from December 31, 2026 to December 31, 2027, as well as to increase funding in an amount up to $225,000.00 for lead abatement and health home repair services utilizing an existing auditor’s certificate established for this purpose. ($225,000.00) 2297-2026 Read for the First Time
  30. FR-14 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a planned modification of a contract with Reliable Home Improvements of Ohio, Inc., to extend the contract term end date from December 31, 2026, to December 31, 2027, as well as to increase funding in an amount up to $300,000.00 for lead abatement and healthy home repair services utilizing an existing auditor’s certificate established for this purpose. ($300,000.00) 2298-2026 Read for the First Time
  31. FR-15 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a planned modification of a contract with Kenneth Burgess dba Savoir Faire Solutions LLC, to extend the contract term end date from December 31, 2026, to December 31, 2027, as well as to increase funding in an amount up to $100,000.00 for lead abatement and healthy home repair services utilized an existing auditor’s certificate established for this purpose. ($100,000.00) 2299-2026 Read for the First Time
  32. 31 PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  33. FR-16 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify an existing contract with Irvin Public Relations, LLC. for strategic communication services, extending the term up to and including October 31, 2027; and to authorize the expenditure of $90,000.00 split between the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($90,000.00) 2149-2026 Read for the First Time
  34. FR-17 To authorize the director of the Department of Public Utilities to execute those document(s) necessary to release a portion the City’s stormwater easement rights described and recorded in Deed Book 1000, Page 531, Recorder’s Office, Franklin County, Ohio and an unrecorded agreement dated June 30, 1934. ($0.00) 2256-2026 Read for the First Time
  35. FR-18 To authorize waiver of competitive bidding requirements for the construction contract to be awarded under the Guaranteed Maximum Reimbursement Agreement (GMRA) with Western Property, LLC for the Upper Scioto West Subtrunk - West of Cosgray Road Jameson Estates project. ($0.00) 2277-2026 Read for the First Time
  36. FR-19 To amend the Background, Section 2, and Section 4 of Ordinance 1554-2021 allowing expenditure from the Sustainable Columbus Fund Special Revenue Fund by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion. ($0.00) 2320-2026 Read for the First Time
  37. 36 RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  38. 37 BANKSTON
  39. FR-20 To amend Ordinance No. 1687-2025 to correct an error in the text used to amend Chapter 328 of the Columbus City Codes. ($0.00) 2349-2026 Read for the First Time
  40. 39 DORANS
  41. FR-21 To amend Section 107.02 - Campaign Finance of the Columbus City Codes. ($0.00) 2455-2026 Read for the First Time
  42. 41 WYCHE
  43. FR-22 To amend Chapter 1147 of the Columbus City Codes to streamline industrial billing charges related to sampling, laboratory analysis, and inspections; and to repeal the existing sections being amended. ($0.00) 2265-2026 Read for the First Time
  44. CA CONSENT ACTIONS
  45. 45 RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION:
  46. 46 BANKSTON
  47. CA-1 To support Thrive Companies and its affiliates in their efforts to obtain Ohio Department of Development Brownfield Remediation Program grant funding for the former Buckeye Auto Parts auto salvage located at 2474 McKinley Avenue; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00) 0192X-2026 Adopted Pass
  48. CA-2 To support Northpoint Development and its affiliates in their efforts to obtain Ohio Department of Development Brownfield Remediation Program grant funding for 800 Frank Road ; and to declare an emergency. (0.00) 0195X-2026 Adopted Pass
  49. 49 REMY
  50. CA-3 To support Scannell Properties Brownfield Remediation Program Grant Application at 1000 Joyce Avenue; and to declare an emergency. 0189X-2026 Adopted Pass
  51. 51 ROSS
  52. LA To Recognize and Celebrate the 15th Anniversary of Hope City Global and Its Faithful Service to the City of Columbus 0186X-2026 Adopted Pass
  53. 53 HARDIN
  54. CA-4 To recognize September 13, 2026 as Recovery Sunday in the City of Columbus 0185X-2026 Adopted Pass
  55. 55 FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  56. CA-5 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with K. N. S. Services, Inc. to provide software, equipment, technical support and maintenance services for security systems for the Facilities Management Division, in accordance with the sole source procurement provisions of Columbus City Code; and to authorize the expenditure of $75,000.00 from the General Fund. ($75,000.00) 2193-2026 Approved Pass
  57. CA-6 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into an agreement with and to accept payments from Trillium Transportation Fuels, LLC (dba Love’s Alternative Energy) relative to the Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) and Renewable Identification Number (RIN) Program; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00) 2245-2026 Approved Pass
  58. CA-7 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to associate all general budget reservations resulting from this ordinance and to establish purchase orders with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreement with Fujitec America, Inc. for elevator maintenance and emergency service for the Facilities Management Division; to authorize the expenditure of up to $100,000.00 from the General Fund. ($100,000.00) 2258-2026 Approved Pass
  59. CA-8 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase HIV Rapid Testing Supplies with Orasure Technologies, Inc., in accordance with the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Codes; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00) 2275-2026 Approved Pass
  60. CA-9 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract for the option to purchase Prescription Safety Eyewear with Phillips Safety Products Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00) 2283-2026 Approved Pass
  61. CA-10 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract for the option to purchase Oils, Greases and Fluids with Pugh Lubricants, LLC dba Cadence Petroleum; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00) 2352-2026 Approved Pass
  62. 62 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS: BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  63. CA-11 To accept the application (AN26-002) of Charritos Properties LLC for the annexation of certain territory containing 1.681± acres in Jackson Township. ($0.00) 2226-2026 Approved Pass
  64. CA-12 To accept the application (AN26-004) of 6733 Maple Canyon LLC, Attn: Michael Jackson for the annexation of certain territory containing 0.28± acres in Sharon Township. ($0.00) 2228-2026 Approved Pass
  65. CA-13 To accept the application (AN26-005) of Wildermuth Family Revocable Living Trust for the annexation of certain territory containing 167.2± acres in Madison Township. ($0.00) 2229-2026 Approved Pass
  66. CA-14 To accept the application (AN26-006) of April L. Gates for the annexation of certain territory containing 1.89± acres in Plain Township. ($0.00) 2230-2026 Approved Pass
  67. CA-15 To set forth a statement of municipal services and zoning conditions to be provided to the area contained in a proposed annexation (AN26-001) of 4.23± Acres in Prairie Township to the city of Columbus as required by the Ohio Revised Code and to declare an emergency. ($0.00) 2278-2026 Approved Pass
  68. 68 PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  69. CA-16 To amend the 2025 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 a contract modification with American Structurepoint, Inc. in connection with the Roadway - SR161 - Busch Boulevard to Ambleside Drive project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $220,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund to pay for the project; and to declare an emergency. ($220,000.00) 2024-2026 Approved Pass
  70. CA-17 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 East Livingston Avenue. ($0.00) 2088-2026 Approved Pass
  71. CA-18 To authorize the Directors of the Departments of Public Service and Public Safety to apply for a Safe Streets for All Program Grant from the United States Department of Transportation; to authorize the execution of grant and other requisite agreements for the acceptance and administration of said grant; and to authorize the expenditure of any awarded funds and the refund of any unused funds. ($0.00) 2094-2026 Approved Pass
  72. CA-19 To appropriate funds within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to amend the 2025 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 a contract modification with WSP USA, Inc., in connection with the Bikeway-Cassady Ave - 7th to Plaza Properties Boulevard project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $350,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund to pay for the project; and to declare an emergency. ($350,000.00) 2107-2026 Approved Pass
  73. CA-20 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute grant agreements with the Ohio Department of Transportation for projects related to Transportation Review Advisory Council funding; to accept and expend grant funds; and to issue refunds if necessary after final accounting is performed. ($0.00) 2118-2026 Approved Pass
  74. CA-21 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into contracts with Ohio Machinery Co. for the purchase of (1) Sign Maintenance Truck; to authorize the expenditure of up to $444,847.00 from the Municipal Motor Vehicle Tax Fund to purchase the equipment; and to declare an emergency. ($444,847.00) 2234-2026 Approved Pass
  75. CA-22 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents necessary to release an easement and vacate a portion of Goshen Lane right-of-way to the Columbus Regional Airport Authority to allow for the property to clear title. ($0.00) 2175-2026 Approved Pass
  76. 76 NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR. WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  77. CA-23 To declare the City’s necessity and intent to appropriate and accept certain fee simple title and lesser real estate in order to complete the FRA Big Walnut Trail Little Turtle to Sunbury Road/Cherrybottom Park project. ($0.00) 0166X-2026 Adopted Pass
  78. CA-24 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to apply for grant funding from the Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) Clean Ohio Conservation to preserve natural areas and green spaces in the 2027 fiscal year, including the acquisition of two properties for preservation of the City’s natural resources and future parkland; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00) 2203-2026 Approved Pass
  79. CA-25 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to apply for grant funding from the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) for Transportation Alternative Program funding which will be used to build a section of the Big Walnut Trail, from the south edge of Gahanna to the Far East Community of Columbus, including a connector to Whitehall; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00) 2205-2026 Approved Pass
  80. CA-26 To authorize and direct the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into a grant agreement with the Ohio Arts Council and accept a grant in the amount of $14,372.00 for Fran Ryan Center Arts Programming; and to authorize the appropriation of $14,372.00 in the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund and declare an emergency. ($14,372.00) 2215-2026 Approved Pass
  81. CA-27 To authorize and direct the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into a grant agreement with the Ohio Arts Council and accept a grant in the amount of $30,848.00 for the Priscilla R. Tyson Cultural Arts Center Programming; and to authorize the appropriation of $30,848.00 in the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund and declare an emergency. ($30,848.00) 2216-2026 Approved Pass
  82. CA-28 To authorize and direct the Director of Education to enter a grant agreement with GSWS Columbus to provide advance payment in support of the Gay Softball World Series; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure from the Neighborhood Initiatives Subfund; to authorize an expenditure from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($15,000.00) 2405-2026 Approved Pass
  83. 83 WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, & LABOR: DORANS, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  84. CA-29 To authorize the Executive Director of the Civil Service Commission to enter into a contract modification with Ohio Business Systems, Inc., dba Capitol Copy to provide for supplies and cost-per-copy maintenance and repair services for the Civil Service Commission, and to authorize the expenditure of $1,210.10 from the General Fund. ($1,210.10) 2069-2026 Approved Pass
  85. CA-30 To authorize the Director of the Department of Human Resources to enter into a contract modification with Community Insurance Company dba Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield. ($0.00) 2070-2026 Approved Pass
  86. CA-31 To authorize the Executive Director of the Civil Service Commission to enter into a contract modification with Ohio Business Systems, Inc., dba Capitol Copy to provide for a multi-year contract for the lease, supplies, cost-per-copy maintenance and support services, with the option to purchase two multi-function copiers for $1.00 each at the end of the lease term for the Civil Service Commission; and to authorize the expenditure of $5,225.88 from the General Fund. ($5,225.88) 2079-2026 Approved Pass
  87. 87 HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  88. CA-32 To authorize the Board of Health to modify an existing agreement with The Ohio State University. ($0.00) 2236-2026 Approved Pass
  89. CA-33 To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with LifeCare Alliance in support of the Meals-on-Wheels program; to authorize the payment of food and non-alcoholic beverage expenses; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $145,000.00 within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($145,000.00) 2397-2026 Approved Pass
  90. 90 PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. ROSS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  91. CA-34 To authorize the Department of Finance and Management to enter into contract with Dive Rescue International, Inc. for the purchase of a Surface Supplied Air System to be used by the Division of Fire Dive and Rescue Team (DART) during operations such as rescues, floods, and recoveries; and to authorize the expenditure of $56,130.45 from the General Operating Fund. ($56,130.45) 2086-2026 Approved Pass
  92. CA-35 To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to sell to Officer Michael Secrest, for the sum of $1.00, a police therapy dog with the registered name of “Bodhi” which has no further value to the Division of Police and to waive the provisions of City Code Chapter 329 relating to the sale of City-owned personal property. ($1.00) 2210-2026 Approved Pass
  93. CA-36 To authorize and direct the Safety Director to authorize payment to MedVet Associates, LLC per invoice approved by the Department Director (or designee) in an amount not to exceed $6,728.18; and to declare an emergency. ($6,728.18) 2249-2026 Approved Pass
  94. CA-37 To authorize the transfer of $168,838.00 between Departments within the General Fund for program operations related to the Batterer’s Intervention Program. ($168,838.00) 2263-2026 Approved Pass
  95. 95 HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: ROSS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  96. CA-38 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a contract with The Inservice Training Network Inc. to extend the agreement term date through December 31, 2027; as well as increase funding in an amount up to $11,000.00 for required lead licensing and certification training; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $11,000.00 from within the 2024 Lead Hazard Reduction Grant. ($11,000.00) 2218-2026 Approved Pass
  97. CA-39 To authorize the Director of the Department of Building and Zoning Services to modify the contract with Lisa Wise Consulting, Inc. to add funding for continued work on the Zoning Code and Map Update project, known as "Zone In"; and to authorize an expenditure of $750,000.00 from the Development Services Fund. ($750,000.00) 2294-2026 Approved Pass
  98. CA-40 To authorize the City Clerk to enter into an advance payment grant agreement with Columbus Coalition for the Homeless, in support of emergency supply replenishment for the City’s unsheltered population; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $20,000.00 within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($20,000.00) 2414-2026 Approved Pass
  99. 99 PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  100. CA-41 To authorize the City Auditor to transfer $23,059.54 from the Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund to the Water Operating Fund to reimburse that fund for the cost of helping eligible senior citizen customers avoid disconnection. ($23,059.54) 1305-2026 Approved Pass
  101. CA-42 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into contract with Southeastern Equipment Co., Inc. for the purchase of one Articulating Wheel Loader for Columbus Water & Power; and to authorize the expenditure of $247,006.55 from within the Water Operating Fund. ($247,006.55) 2061-2026 Approved Pass
  102. CA-43 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into contract with Utility Truck & Equipment, Inc. for the purchase of a 75 ft bucket truck for the Department of Public Utilities; and to authorize the expenditure of $429,454.00 from within the Electricity Operating Fund. ($429,454.00) 2067-2026 Approved Pass
  103. CA-44 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify an existing sole source contract with Tom Synnott Associates, Inc. for software licenses, support, and maintenance of the Falcon Enterprise, Falcon DMS software; and to authorize the expenditure of $13,200.00 split between the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($13,200.00) 2074-2026 Approved Pass
  104. CA-45 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into contract with Southeastern Equipment Co., Inc. for the purchase and delivery of two travel vacuum trailers for the Department of Public Utilities; and to authorize the expenditure of $166,550.00 from within the Water Operating Fund. ($166,550.00) 2103-2026 Approved Pass
  105. CA-46 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into contract with Chaves Brothers Management, LLC for the purchase of four backhoe trailers; and to authorize the expenditure of $132,759.96 from within the Water Operating Fund. ($132,759.96) 2109-2026 Approved Pass
  106. CA-47 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into contract with Southeastern Equipment Co., Inc. for the purchase of four mini excavators for the Department of Public Utilities; and to authorize the expenditure of $415,500.00 from within the Water Operating Fund. ($415,500.00) 2122-2026 Approved Pass
  107. CA-48 To authorize the Director of Columbus Water & Power 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 $10,200.00 split among the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($10,200.00) 2148-2026 Approved Pass
  108. CA-49 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into contract with Konica Minolta Sensing Americas, Inc. for a Portable Gas Detection Camera System for the Department of Public Utilities; and to authorize the expenditure of $85,000.00 from within the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund. ($85,000.00) 2158-2026 Approved Pass
  109. CA-50 To authorize the Director of Columbus Water & Power to modify the contract with Specialized Elevator Corp. for elevator maintenance services; and to authorize the expenditure of $81,114.00 from within the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund. ($81,114.00) 2179-2026 Approved Pass
  110. CA-51 To authorize the Director of Columbus Water & Power to enter into a professional services contract with Resource International, Inc. for the Cherry Hill Drive Area Water Line Improvements project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the Director of Columbus Water & Power to apply for and accept a loan from the Ohio Water Development Authority Direct Loan Program for the Cherry Hill Drive Area Water Line Improvements project; to appropriate funds within the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon approval of a loan from the Ohio Water Development Authority; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $455,320.67 from the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund. ($455,320.67) 2186-2026 Approved Pass
  111. CA-52 To authorize the Director of Columbus Water & Power to enter into a professional services contract with Ribway Engineering Group, Inc. for the Desantis Drive Area Water Line Improvements project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the Director of Columbus Water & Power to apply for and accept a loan from the Ohio Water Development Authority Direct Loan Program for the Desantis Drive Area Water Line Improvements project; to appropriate funds within the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon approval of a loan from the Ohio Water Development Authority; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $486,710.58 from the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund. ($486,710.58) 2187-2026 Approved Pass
  112. CA-53 To authorize the Director of Columbus Water & Power to enter into a professional services contract with Prime AE Group, Inc. for the Hilock Road Area Water Line Improvements project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the Director of Columbus Water & Power to apply for and accept a loan from the Ohio Water Development Authority Direct Loan Program for the Hilock Road Area Water Line Improvements project; to appropriate funds within the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon approval of a loan from the Ohio Water Development Authority; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $484,186.88 from the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund. ($484,186.88) 2188-2026 Approved Pass
  113. CA-54 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to establish a contract with W.P. Kolens and Associates, Inc for the purchase of three filter flow control valves for Columbus Water & Power; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation within the Water Bond Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $178,600.00 from the Water Bond Fund to pay for this purchase. ($178,600.00) 2227-2026 Approved Pass
  114. 115 RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  115. 116 APPOINTMENTS
  116. CA-55 Reappointment of Gerard Basalla, Chief of Staff, The Columbus Partnership, 150 S. Front Street, Suite 200, Columbus, OH 43215-2220, to serve on the Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority Board of Directors, with a term expiration date of August 17, 2030. (resume attached) A0140-2026 Read and Approved Pass
  117. CA-56 Appointment of Amanda Hoffsis, The Ohio State University, 1534 N High St, Columbus, OH 43201 to serve on the board of the Columbus Next Generation Corporation replacing Lisa Patt McDaniel filling an unexpired term with an expiration date of April 30, 2027. (resume attached) A0141-2026 Read and Approved Pass
  118. CA-57 Reappointment of Craig Conley, Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of the Mayor, 90 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215, to serve on the Columbus Zoological Park Association Board of Directors, to represent the City of Columbus' interests, in his official capacity, with a term expiration of July 31, 2029. (resume attached) A0146-2026 Read and Approved Pass
  119. CA-58 Reappointment of Ken Paul, Executive Director, Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority, 400 N. High Street, 4th Floor, Columbus, Ohio 43215, to serve on the Columbus Zoological Park Association Board of Directors with a term expiration of July 31, 2029. (resume attached) A0147-2026 Read and Approved Pass
  120. CA-59 Reappointment of Pamela Hykes O'Grady, Interim Director, Department of Technology, City of Columbus, 1111 E. Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43205 to serve on the Columbus Zoological Park Association Board of Directors, to represent the City of Columbus' interests, in her official capacity, with a new term expiration date of July 31, 2029. (resume attached) A0148-2026 Read and Approved Pass
  121. CA-60 Appointment of Denise Robinson, President and CEO, Alvis Inc., 2100 Stella Court, Columbus, OH 43215, to serve on the Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, replacing Jacquelin R. Lewis ,with a term expiration date of December 31, 2029. (resume attached) A0151-2026 Read and Approved Pass
  122. CA-61 Reappointment of Mark Lundine, City of Columbus, 111 N. Front Street, Columbus, OH 43215, to serve on the 555 West Goodale New Community Authority Board of Trustees as the local government representative member, in his official capacity, with a term expiration date of November 30, 2027, but shall continue to hold over into one or more subsequent terms until a new local government representative member is duly appointed or elected to serve for the remainder of such term. (resume attached) A0152-2026 Read and Approved Pass
  123. CA-62 Reappointment of Matt Lutz, Downtown Columbus, Inc., 159 S. Front Street, Columbus, OH 43215, to serve on the 555 West Goodale New Community Authority Board of Trustees as a citizen member, with a term expiration date of November 30, 2027, but shall continue to hold over into one or more subsequent terms until a new citizen member is duly appointed to serve for the remainder of such term or until death, resignation, or removal for cause as determined by this Council. (resume attached) A0153-2026 Read and Approved Pass
  124. CA-63 Reappointment of Tim Price, Harrison West Society, P.O. Box 163442, Columbus, OH 43216, to serve on the 555 West Goodale New Community Authority Board of Trustees as a citizen member, with a term expiration date of November 30, 2026, but shall continue to hold over into one or more subsequent terms until a new citizen member is duly appointed to serve for the remainder of such term or until death, resignation, or removal for cause as determined by this Council. (resume attached) A0154-2026 Read and Approved Pass
  125. CA-64 Reappointment of Mark Lundine, City of Columbus, 111 N. Front Street, Columbus, OH 43215, to serve on the Marble Cliff Quarry New Community Authority Board of Trustees as the local government representative member, in his official capacity, with a term expiration date of October 21, 2028, but shall continue to hold over into one or more subsequent terms until a new local government representative member is duly appointed or elected to serve for the remainder of such term. (resume attached) A0155-2026 Read and Approved Pass
  126. CA-65 Reappointment of Hassan Zahran, CTL Engineering Inc., 2860 Fisher Road, Columbus, OH 43204, to serve on the Marble Cliff Quarry New Community Authority Board of Trustees as a citizen member, with a term expiration date of October 21, 2028, but shall continue to hold over into one or more subsequent terms until a new citizen member is duly appointed to serve for the remainder of such term or until death, resignation, or removal for cause as determined by this Council. (resume attached) A0156-2026 Read and Approved Pass
  127. CA-66 Reappointment of Steven Brooks, FST Logistics, 2040 Atlas Street, Columbus, OH 43228, to serve on the Marble Cliff Quarry New Community Authority Board of Trustees as a citizen member, with a term expiration date of October 22, 2027, but shall continue to hold over into one or more subsequent terms until a new citizen member is duly appointed to serve for the remainder of such term or until death, resignation, or removal for cause as determined by this Council. (resume attached) A0157-2026 Read and Approved Pass
  128. CA-67 Reappointment of Jane Grote, Chairwoman, Donatos Pizza, to serve on the Short North New Community Authority Board of Trustees as a citizen member, with a term expiration date of June 23, 2028, but shall continue to hold over into one or more subsequent terms until a new citizen member is duly appointed to serve for the remainder of such term or until death, resignation, or removal for cause as determined by this Council. (resume attached) A0158-2026 Read and Approved Pass
  129. CA-68 Reappointment of Tyler Puhl, President, The Wood Companies, to serve on the Short North New Community Authority Board of Trustees as a citizen member, with a term expiration date of June 23, 2028, but shall continue to hold over into one or more subsequent terms until a new citizen member is duly appointed to serve for the remainder of such term or until death, resignation, or removal for cause as determined by this Council. (resume attached) A0159-2026 Read and Approved Pass
  130. CA-69 Reappointment of Amanda McVey, Vice President of Admin. and Finance, Center of Science and Industry, 333 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215, to serve on the Scioto Peninsula New Community Authority Board of Trustees as a citizen member, with a term expiration date of September 16, 2028, but shall continue to hold over into one or more subsequent terms until a citizen member is duly appointed to serve for the remainder of such term or until death, resignation, or removal for cause as determined by this Council. (resume attached) A0160-2026 Read and Approved Pass
  131. CA-70 Reappointment of Heather Whaling, Founder/President, Geben Communication, 143 East Main Street, #200, Columbus, Ohio 43215, to serve on the Scioto Peninsula New Community Authority Board of Trustees as a citizen member, with a term expiration date of September 16, 2028, but shall continue to hold over into one or more subsequent terms until a citizen member is duly appointed to serve for the remainder of such term or until death, resignation, or removal for cause as determined by this Council. (resume attached) A0161-2026 Read and Approved Pass
  132. CA-71 Reappointment of Michael Novakov, Vice President, DiPerna & Company, 1349 W. Lane Avenue, Suite 1035, Columbus, OH 43221, to serve on the Scioto Peninsula New Community Authority Board of Trustees as a citizen member, with a term expiration date of September 16, 2028, but shall continue to hold over into one or more subsequent terms until a citizen member is duly appointed to serve for the remainder of such term or until death, resignation, or removal for cause as determined by this Council. (resume attached) A0162-2026 Read and Approved Pass
  133. CA-72 Reappointment of Mark Lundine, City of Columbus, 111 N. Front Street, Columbus, OH 43215, to serve on the Harrison Market Community Authority Board of Trustees as the local government representative member, in his official capacity, with a term expiration date of October 22, 2028, but shall continue to hold over into one or more subsequent terms until a new local government representative member is duly appointed or elected to serve for the remainder of such term. (resume attached) A0163-2026 Read and Approved Pass
  134. CA-73 Reappointment of Tim Price, Harrison West Society, P.O. Box 163442, Columbus, OH 43216, to serve on the Harrison Market Community Authority Board of Trustees as a citizen member, with a term expiration date of October 22, 2027, but shall continue to hold over into one or more subsequent terms until a new citizen member is duly appointed to serve for the remainder of such term or until death, resignation, or removal for cause as determined by this Council. (resume attached) A0164-2026 Read and Approved Pass
  135. CA-74 Reappointment of Michael Metz, Harrison West Society, P.O. Box 163442, Columbus, OH 43216, to serve on the Harrison Market Community Authority Board of Trustees as a citizen member, with a term expiration date of June 7, 2027, but shall continue to hold over into one or more subsequent terms until a new citizen member is duly appointed to serve for the remainder of such term or until death, resignation, or removal for cause as determined by this Council. (resume attached) A0165-2026 Read and Approved Pass
  136. CA-75 Reappointment of Mark Lundine, City of Columbus, 111 N. Front Street, Columbus, OH 43215, to serve on the Big Darby West Broad Street New Community Authority Board of Trustees as the local government representative member, in his official capacity, with a term expiration date of December 31, 2027, but shall continue to hold over into one or more subsequent terms until a new local government representative member is duly appointed or elected to serve for the remainder of such term. (resume attached) A0166-2026 Read and Approved Pass
  137. CA-76 Reappointment of Ashley Hoye, Darby Dan Farms, 801 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH 43119, to serve on the Big Darby West Broad Street New Community Authority Board of Trustees as a citizen member, with a term expiration date of December 6, 2027, but shall continue to hold over into one or more subsequent terms until a citizen member is duly appointed or elected to serve for the remainder of such term. (resume attached) A0167-2026 Read and Approved Pass
  138. CA-77 Reappointment of Hugh Garside, South Western City School District, 3805 Marlane Drive, Grove City, OH 43123, to serve on the Big Darby West Broad Street New Community Authority Board of Trustees as a citizen member, with a term expiration date of December 6, 2026, but shall continue to hold over into one or more subsequent terms until a citizen member is duly appointed or elected to serve for the remainder of such term. (resume attached) A0168-2026 Read and Approved Pass
  139. CA-78 Reappointment of Abigail Everson, OhioHealth, 5100 West Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43228, to serve on the Big Darby West Broad Street New Community Authority Board of Trustees as a citizen member, with a term expiration date of December 6, 2026, but shall continue to hold over into one or more subsequent terms until a citizen member is duly appointed or elected to serve for the remainder of such term. (resume attached) A0169-2026 Read and Approved Pass
  140. CA-79 Reappointment of Mark Lundine, Economic Development Administrator, City of Columbus, 111 N. Front Street, Columbus, OH 43215, to serve on the Hamilton Crossing Community Authority Board of Trustees as the local government representative member, in his official capacity, with a term expiration date of April 30, 2028, but shall continue to hold over into one or more subsequent terms until a new local government representative member is duly appointed or elected to serve for the remainder of such term. (resume attached) A0170-2026 Read and Approved Pass
  141. CA-80 Reappointment of Roger Davidson, 4551 Flower Garden Drive, New Albany, OH 43054, to serve on the Hamilton Crossing Community Authority Board of Trustees as a citizen member, with a term expiration date of April 30, 2028, but shall continue to hold over into one or more subsequent terms until a new citizen member is duly appointed to serve for the remainder of such term or until death, resignation, or removal for cause as determined by this Council. (resume attached) A0171-2026 Read and Approved Pass
  142. CA-81 Reappointment of Anton Johnson, OhioHealth, 3430 OhioHealth Parkway Columbus, OH 43202, to serve on the Hamilton Crossing Community Authority Board of Trustees as a citizen member, with a term expiration date of April 30, 2027, but shall continue to hold over into one or more subsequent terms until a new citizen member is duly appointed to serve for the remainder of such term or until death, resignation, or removal for cause as determined by this Council. (resume attached) A0172-2026 Read and Approved Pass
  143. CA-82 Reappointment of Donna Goss, The Ohio State University, Gateway D, 2nd Floor, 1534 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43201, to serve on the Hamilton Crossing Community Authority Board of Trustees as a citizen member, with a term expiration date of April 30, 2027, but shall continue to hold over into one or more subsequent terms until a new citizen member is duly appointed to serve for the remainder of such term or until death, resignation, or removal for cause as determined by this Council. (resume attached) A0173-2026 Read and Approved Pass
  144. CA-83 Appointment of Jeffrey E. Woken with ReDesign Renovations, Columbus, Ohio, to serve on the Building Commission replacing David Morgan with a new term expiration date of February 28, 2027. (resume attached) A0174-2026 Read and Approved Pass
  145. CA-84 Appointment of Douglas Shreve, 1100 Obetz Road, Columbus, OH 43207, to serve on the Far South Columbus Area Commission, with a new term start date of January 1, 2026 and an expiration date of December 31, 2028. (resume attached) A0175-2026 Read and Approved Pass
  146. CA-85 Appointment of Deborah Smith, 3325 Quaker Road, Columbus, OH 43207, to serve on the Far South Columbus Area Commission, with a new term start date of January 1, 2026 and an expiration date of December 31, 2028. (resume attached) A0176-2026 Read and Approved Pass
  147. CA-86 Appointment of Robert Maeder, 3039 Woodway Road, Columbus, OH 43207, to serve on the Far South Columbus Area Commission, with a new term start date of January 1, 2026 and an expiration date of December 31, 2028. (resume attached) A0177-2026 Read and Approved Pass
  148. CA-87 Appointment of Tabathia Porter, 3219 Bluefield Drive, Columbus, OH 43207 to serve on the Far South Columbus Area Commission, replacing Michael Walker, with a new term start date of January 8, 2026 and an expiration date of December 31, 2028. (resume attached) A0178-2026 Read and Approved Pass
  149. CA-88 Appointment of Maudie Grace, 1548 Fairwood Avenue, Columbus, OH 43206, to serve on the Columbus South Side Area Commission, replacing Justin Soltesz, with a new term start date of January 1, 2026 and an expiration date of December 31, 2028. (resume attached) A0179-2026 Read and Approved Pass
  150. CA-89 Appointment of Stephanie Warner-Wilkins, 1438 Lilley Avenue, Columbus, OH 43206, to serve on the Columbus South Side Area Commission, replacing Maudie Grace, with a new term start date of January 1, 2026 and an expiration date of December 31, 2028. (resume attached) A0180-2026 Read and Approved Pass
  151. CA-90 Appointment of Thomas Less, 23 East Gates Street, Columbus, OH 43206, to serve on the Columbus South Side Area Commission, with a new term start date of January 1, 2026 and an expiration date of December 31, 2028. (resume attached) A0181-2026 Read and Approved Pass
  152. CA-91 Appointment of Shawn McMahan, 310 South Ogden Avenue, Columbus, OH 43204, to serve on the Greater Hilltop Area Commission, replacing Ray Valentine, with a new term start date of July 7, 2026 and an expiration date of December 31, 2028. (resume attached) A0182-2026 Read and Approved Pass
  153. CA-92 Appointment of Lis Regula, 291 South Terrace Avenue, Columbus, OH 43204, to serve on the Greater Hilltop Area Commission, replacing James White, with a new term start date of July 7, 2026 and an expiration date of December 31, 2028. (resume attached) A0183-2026 Read and Approved Pass
  154. SR EMERGENCY, POSTPONED AND 2ND READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION
  155. 156 FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  156. 156 Approval of the Consent Agenda Pass
  157. SR-1 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to enter into contract with Columbus FiberNet, LLC for fiber optic cable maintenance services; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Codes; to authorize the expenditure of $90,653.27 from the Information Services Operating fund. ($90,653.27) 2013-2026 Approved Pass
  158. SR-2 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract with Byers, Minton & Associates, LLC for a consulting services contract related to state government relations; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Code, Chapter 329; and to authorize the expenditure of $60,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($60,000.00) 2104-2026 Amended to 30 day Pass
  159. SR-3 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management on behalf of Fleet Management Division, to associate all general budget reservations resulting from this ordinance with and to establish purchase orders from previously established Universal Term Contracts (UTCs) for the purchase of automobiles and light duty trucks, as well as associated up-fitting for use by the Division of Fire and Division of Police withGeorge Byers Sons Holding Inc, Law and Order Technology, LLC, and Parr Public Safety Equipment Inc; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $2,000,000.00 or so much thereof as may be necessary from the General Fund’s Income Tax Set Aside (ITSA) subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($2,000,000.00) 2169-2026 Approved Pass
  160. 160 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS: BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  161. SR-4 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to accept and execute a reimbursable grant in an amount up to $1,000,000.00 from the State of Ohio, acting by and through the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission, to utilize the remaining funds from the original grant for the North Market Grand Atrium; to authorize Director of the Department of Development to enter into the new Cultural Project Cooperative Use Agreement with the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission, the North Market Development Authority, Inc., and the Columbus-Franklin County Finance Authority; to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a grant agreement with the North Market Development Authority, Inc. to reimburse them for costs of the North Market Grand Atrium incurred prior to the purchase order; to authorize the transfer of appropriation and the expenditure in an amount up to $1,000,000.00 to North Market Development Authority, Inc. ($1,000,000.00) 2231-2026 Approved Pass
  162. 161 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract with Byers, Minton & Associates, LLC for a consulting services contract related to state government relations; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Code, Chapter 329; and to authorize the expenditure of $60,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($60,000.00) 2104-2026 Approved as Amended Pass
  163. 162 PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  164. SR-5 To authorize the City Attorney to file complaints in order to immediately appropriate and accept the remaining fee simple and lesser real estate necessary to timely complete the Broad Street Phase 1 Project and to authorize an expenditure of Thirty-Two Thousand, Nine Hundred and Ten dollars. ($32,910.00) 2165-2026 Approved Pass
  165. SR-6 To authorize the Director of Public Service to execute grant agreements with the Ohio Department of Transportation relative to the Highway Safety Improvement Program, to accept and expend awarded grant funds, and to issue refunds, if necessary, for approved projects. ($0.00) 2266-2026 Approved Pass
  166. SR-7 To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement budget; to authorize the transfer of funds within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to appropriate funds within the Federal Transportation Grants Fund and the OPWC Grants and Loans Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with Shelly and Sands, Inc. for the Arterial - SR161 - I71 to Cleveland Avenue Phase 2 project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $23,868,642.76 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund, OPWC Grants and Loans 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. ($23,868,642.76) 2222-2026 Approved Pass
  167. SR-8 To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement budget; to appropriate funds received from N.P. Capital Management Corp. in connection to the Roadway - Polaris Parkway - Gemini Place to South Old State Road project; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with Double Z Construction Company for the project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $3,904,562.36 from the Street and Highway Non-Bond Fund for the project; to refund any unused construction, construction inspection, and administration funds upon final acceptance of work; and to declare an emergency. ($3,904,562.36) 2268-2026 Approved Pass
  168. 167 NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR. WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  169. SR-9 To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Berglund Construction Company for the Marion Franklin Exterior Improvements Project; to authorize the expenditure of $1,015,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,015,000.00) 2197-2026 Approved Pass
  170. 169 PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. ROSS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  171. SR-10 To withdraw the objection to the renewal of liquor permit number 08418994-88 held by Speedway LLC, located at 2875 Stelzer Rd., Columbus, OH 43219, and to declare an emergency. 0179X-2026 Adopted Pass
  172. SR-11 To withdraw the objection to the renewal of liquor permit number 8418994-106 held by Speedway LLC, located at 1165 S. High St., Columbus, OH 43206, and to declare an emergency. 0180X-2026 Adopted Pass
  173. 171 To authorize and direct the Director of Neighborhoods to modify a not-for-profit service contract with Neighborhood Design Center to add funding to the existing contract in support of the 614 Beautiful Program and to extend the current contract through December 31, 2027; to authorize expenditures for reasonable food and non-alcoholic beverage costs; and to authorize an appropriation and expenditure from the Neighborhood Initiatives Subfund. ($100,000.00) 2114-2026 Waive the 2nd Reading Pass
  174. SR-12 To withdraw the objection to the renewal of liquor permit number 02850275-1 held by 4432 Walford Inc, doing business as Buckeye Supermarket, located at 4432 Walford St., Columbus, OH 43223, and to declare an emergency. 0181X-2026 Adopted Pass
  175. 172 To authorize and direct the Director of Neighborhoods to modify a not-for-profit service contract with Neighborhood Design Center to add funding to the existing contract in support of the 614 Beautiful Program and to extend the current contract through December 31, 2027; to authorize expenditures for reasonable food and non-alcoholic beverage costs; and to authorize an appropriation and expenditure from the Neighborhood Initiatives Subfund. ($100,000.00) 2114-2026 Approved Pass
  176. SR-13 To withdraw the objection to the renewal of liquor permit number 09073995-82 held by True North Energy LLC, doing business as True North, located at 2441 Lockbourne Rd., Columbus, OH 43207, and to declare an emergency. 0182X-2026 Adopted Pass
  177. SR-14 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety, on behalf of the Division of Police, to enter into contract with Pen-Link Ltd. to provide computer software licenses and subscriptions that aid in obtaining and analyzing electronic information crucial to resolving cases; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of $139,680.33 from the Law Enforcement Contraband Seizure Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($139,680.33) 2223-2026 Approved Pass
  178. 175 PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  179. SR-15 To authorize the Director of Columbus Water & Power to enter into a contract with Duke’s Root Control, Inc. for sewer root control services for the Division of Water Reclamation in 2026; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of City Code; and to authorize the expenditure of $225,000.00 from the Sewer Operating Sanitary Fund. ($225,000.00) 2062-2026 Approved Pass
  180. SR-16 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into contract with Jerry Pate Turf & Irrigation, Inc. for purchase of one slope mower for Columbus Water & Power; to waive competitive bidding of the Columbus City Code; and to authorize the expenditure of $72,361.00 from within the Water Operating Fund. ($72,361.00) 2121-2026 Approved Pass
  181. SR-17 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Fields Excavating, Inc. for the Heyl Avenue Area Water Line Improvements Project; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $7,358,590.58 from the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund and the Streets and Highways Bond Fund to pay for the contract; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for the project; to transfer cash and appropriation between projects 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 services. ($7,360,590.58) 2129-2026 Approved Pass
  182. SR-18 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into contract with Southeastern Equipment Co., Inc. for the purchase of one backhoe loader for the Department of Public Utilities; to waive competitive bidding of the Columbus City Code; and to authorize the expenditure of $167,282.23 from within the Water Operating Fund. ($167,282.23) 2139-2026 Approved Pass
  183. SR-19 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into contract with Baker Vehicle Systems, Inc. for the purchase and delivery of two batwing mowers for Columbus Water & Power; to waive competitive bidding of the Columbus City Code; and to authorize the expenditure of $228,646.00 from within the Water Operating Fund. ($228,646.00) 2142-2026 Approved Pass
  184. SR-20 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a planned contract modification with Resource International, Inc. for the Construction Administration/Construction Inspection Services 2026-2028 contract; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds within the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account 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 $1,316,643.59 from the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund to pay for the project. ($1,316,643.59) 2171-2026 Approved Pass
  185. SR-21 To authorize the Director of Columbus Water and Power to modify by extending the contract term and increase funding for an existing service agreement with Aquatic Informatics, Inc. for backflow prevention management software services for one additional year; to authorize the expenditure of $48,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund; and to waive the competitive bidding provisions of City Code. ($48,000.00) 2172-2026 Approved Pass
  186. SR-22 To authorize the Director of Columbus Water & Power to enter into a construction contract with JLD Construction Services LLC for the Shamrock Drive Area Water Line Improvements Project; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $6,798,972.95 from the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund to pay for the contract; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for the project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $2,000.00 from the Water Bond Fund to pay for prevailing wage services. ($6,800,972.95) 2238-2026 Approved Pass
  187. SR-23 To authorize the Director of Columbus Water & Power to enter into a planned contract modification with CTL Engineering, Inc. for the Construction Administration/Construction Inspection Services 2026-2028 contract; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds within the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account 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 $1,098,331.21 from the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund to pay for the project. ($1,098,331.21) 2247-2026 Approved Pass
  188. SR-24 To authorize the Director of Columbus Water and Power to enter into a construction contract with New River Electrical Corporation per the Mayor’s Emergency Waiver dated August 12, 2026 for the emergency upgrade of power distribution lines; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Electricity Bond Fund; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $2,500,000.00 from the Electricity Bond Fund to pay for the contract; and to declare an emergency. ($2,500,000.00) 2293-2026 Approved Pass
  189. 186 RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  190. 187 HARDIN
  191. SR-25 To amend previously passed ordinance 2354-2026, Proposed Charter Amendment No. 1, City Council District Elections, to correct a drafting error. ($0.00) 2451-2026 Approved Pass
  192. 190 ADJOURNMENT 6:35 PM Adjourn this Regular Meeting Pass
  193. 191 THERE WILL BE NO COUNCIL MEETING ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2026, IN OBSERVANCE OF LABOR DAY. THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL WILL BE MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2026.

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