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September 14, 2026 ·5:00 PM Final

City Council Chambers, Rm 231

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  1. 1 REGULAR MEETING NO. 39 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, SEPTEMBER 14, 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, SEPTEMBER 9, 2026. Transfer Type: D-3, D-1, D-2, D-3A To: Jude & Kareem LLC Mangos Mediterranean Grill Lounge & Bar 21 Smith Place Columbus, OH 43201 From: STARBURST ESSENCE INC 21 Smith PL Columbus, OH 43201 Permit #: 10019913-1 Transfer Type: D-5 To: PACIFICO MEXICAN SALVADOREAN BAR AND GRILL LLC Pacifico Mexican Salvadorean Bar and Grill 3311 E Broad St Columbus, OH 43213 From: JUANITA REYNA LLC JUANITA 3311 E Broad St Columbus, OH 43213 Permit #: 10017585-2 Transfer Type: C-2, C-1 To: Aldamin 20 LLC 3327-3329 Maize Road Columbus, OH 43224 From: 3327 Maize RD LLC 3327 MAIZE RD LLC 3327-3329 MAIZE RD COLUMBUS, OH 43224 Permit #: 10020022-1 Transfer Type: D-5 To: WIDER TRADING INC Eastern Bay Chinese Restaurant 1814 West Henderson Road Columbus, OH 43220 From: WIDER TRADING INC EASTERN BAY CHINESE RESTAURANT 2055 Riverside DR Upper Arlington, OH 43221 Permit #: 09610003-2 Advertise Date: 9/19/2026 Agenda Date: 9/14/2026 Return Date: 9/24/2026 C0036-2026 Read and Filed
  8. 8 RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION
  9. 9 DAY-ACHAUER
  10. 2 To honor, recognize and celebrate Mikaela Black for improving the health and wellbeing of residents by growing the sport of tennis in the City of Columbus. 0198X-2026 Adopted Pass
  11. 11 ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
  12. FR FIRST READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION To waive the reading of the titles of first reading legislation Pass
  13. 12 THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES WERE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT PORTION OF THE AGENDA AND VOTED ON LATER IN THE MEETING: Finance & Governance: Ordinance 2270-2026 Economic Development & Small Business: Ordinances 2318-2026 and 2321-2026
  14. 13 FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  15. FR-1 To reaffirm the role of the Economic Stabilization Fund ("Rainy Day Fund") in allowing the City to maintain and continue basic services during an economic downturn, natural disaster, or catastrophe; and to establish as a goal a balance of $140,000,000.00, eleven percent of the Mayor's 2026 budget, in the fund by the end of 2032. ($0.00) 0194X-2026 Read for the First Time
  16. 15 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS: BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  17. FR-2 To formally accept certain real estate conveyed to the City that is being used for various public purposes; and to authorize the directors of the Departments of Public Utilities, Public Service, Finance and Management, Development, and Recreation and Parks to enter into any necessary agreements, as approved by the City Attorney's Office, in order to address any real estate tax or assessment issues. ($0.00) 2308-2026 Read for the First Time
  18. FR-3 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a Downtown Office Incentive Agreement with Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc. for a term of up to five (5) consecutive years in the consideration of the creation of forty-five (45) net new full-time permanent positions with an estimated associated annual payroll of approximately $3,600,000.00 and the retention and relocation of one-hundred twenty (120) full-time permanent positions with an estimated annual payroll of approximately $18,500,000.00 as provided in Columbus City Council Resolution Number 0088X-2007, adopted June 4, 2007. ($0.00) 2312-2026 Read for the First Time
  19. FR-4 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a Jobs Growth Incentive Agreement with FIS Management Services, LLC for a term of up to five (5) consecutive years in consideration of the company’s proposed expansion, the creation of one hundred (100) net new full-time permanent positions with an estimated annual payroll of approximately $6,085,000.00 and the retention of one-hundred twelve (112) full-time permanent positions with an estimated annual payroll of approximately $6,500,000.00 at the proposed Project Site. ($0.00) 2323-2026 Read for the First Time
  20. FR-5 To accept the application (AN26-008) of Tracy L. Zwayer & Richard L. Zwayer, II, Trustee et al. for the annexation of certain territory containing 279.5± acres in Brown & Norwich Township. ($0.00) 2413-2026 Read for the First Time
  21. FR-6 To accept the application (AN26-003) of the City of Columbus Department of Public Service (DPS) for the annexation of certain territory containing 0.39± acres in Blendon Township. ($0.00) 2416-2026 Read for the First Time
  22. FR-7 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to amend the Enterprise Zone Agreement with Buckeye XO LLC (Building 1D) for the first time for the purposes of (1) to revise the expected project start date in Section 1 of the agreement from "August 2022" to "August 2026"; (2) update the expected completion date for all real property improvements from "October 2023" to "December 2027", (3) revise the Section 3 tax exemption period so that no exemption commences after 2028 or extends beyond 2037, replacing the original 2024 to 2033 timeframe; and (4) to revise the capital expenditure and legal description of the project site. ($0.00) 2467-2026 Read for the First Time
  23. FR-8 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to amend the Enterprise Zone Agreement with Buckeye XO LLC (Building 1C) for the first time for the purposes of (1) to revise the expected project start date in Section 1 of the agreement from "August 2022" to "August 2026"; (2) update the expected completion date for all real property improvements from "October 2023" to "December 2027", (3) revise the Section 3 tax exemption period so that no exemption commences after 2028 or extends beyond 2037, replacing the original 2024 to 2033 timeframe; and (4) to revise the legal description of the project site. ($0.00) 2468-2026 Read for the First Time
  24. FR-9 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to amend the Enterprise Zone Agreement with Buckeye XO LLC (Building 1B) for the first time for the purposes of (1) to revise the expected project start date in Section 1 of the agreement from "August 2022" to "August 2026"; (2) update the expected completion date for all real property improvements from "October 2023" to "December 2027", (3) revise the Section 3 tax exemption period so that no exemption commences after 2028 or extends beyond 2037, replacing the original 2024 to 2033 timeframe; and (4) to revise the legal description of the project site. ($0.00) 2469-2026 Read for the First Time
  25. FR-10 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to amend the Enterprise Zone Agreement with Buckeye XO LLC (Building 1A) for the first time for the purposes of (1) to revise the expected project start date in Section 1 of the agreement from "August 2022" to "August 2026"; (2) update the expected completion date for all real property improvements from "October 2023" to "December 2027", (3) revise the Section 3 tax exemption period so that no exemption commences after 2028 or extends beyond 2037, replacing the original 2024 to 2033 timeframe; and (4) to revise the legal description of the project site. ($0.00) 2470-2026 Read for the First Time
  26. FR-11 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to amend the Enterprise Zone Agreement for the first time for Assignment & Assumption with HQ Office I LLC to (1) remove HQ Office I LLC as enterprise and party to the agreement and to be replaced with OhioHealth Corporation as enterprise and party to the agreement, and (2) revise the notification information related to enterprise within Section 6 of the agreement. ($0.00) 2482-2026 Read for the First Time
  27. 26 PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  28. FR-12 To authorize the Director of Public Service to submit applications for the SFY 28 Round of Local Transportation Improvement Program and State Capital Improvement Program through the Ohio Public Works Commission and to execute project agreements for approved projects; to authorize the Director of Public Service and the Director of Finance and Management to submit loan documents and borrow money from the Ohio Public Works Commission for projects as awarded under the State Capital Improvement Program; to authorize the Director of Finance and Management and City Auditor, as appropriate, to sign for funding use certification, local match availability, and to certify loan portion repayment. ($0.00) 2395-2026 Read for the First Time
  29. FR-13 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents necessary to release easements over property Columbus State Community College owns at 165 North Washington Avenue; and to allow for the property to clear title. ($0.00) 2494-2026 Read for the First Time
  30. 29 HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  31. FR-14 To authorize the Board of Health to enter into contract with qualified vendor: Knupp & Watson & Wallman Inc for EHE services for the period September 15, 2026 through May 31, 2027; to authorize the Board of Health to modify those contracts if portions of previously appropriated and encumbered funds are unused, and reallocate unused funds amongst the initial vendors without the need for additional legislation for 2026-2027 Implementing Enhanced HIV Prevention and Surveillance for Health Departments to End the HIV Epidemic in Ohio grant program for the provision of services allowable under the grant; to authorize the expenditure of $100,000.00 from the Health Department Grants Fund to pay the costs thereof. ($100,000.00) 2180-2026 Read for the First Time
  32. FR-15 To authorize the Board of Health to accept a grant from COTS dba Central Ohio Trauma System to continue the coordination of a county-level coalition for Franklin County in the amount of $5,000.00; and to authorize the appropriation of $5,000.00 in the Health Department Grants Fund. ($5,000.00) 2418-2026 Read for the First Time
  33. 32 PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. ROSS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  34. FR-16 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter into a contract with All-Star Talent Inc. for recruitment and marketing services; and to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code. ($0.00) 2421-2026 Read for the First Time
  35. 34 HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: ROSS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  36. FR-17 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a purchase order for the purchase of vehicles for the Department of Building and Zoning Services; to authorize an appropriation in the Development Services Fund; and to authorize an expenditure from the Development Services Fund. ($92,992.80) 2403-2026 Read for the First Time
  37. 36 PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  38. FR-18 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 one hydro excavation trailer for Columbus Water & Power; and to authorize the expenditure of $117,715.00 from within the Electricity Operating Fund. ($117,715.00) 2153-2026 Read for the First Time
  39. FR-19 To authorize the Director of Columbus Water & Power to modify and increase the contract with Andover Associates, Ltd. for the Department of Sewerage and Drainage Roof Replacements No. 3, Modification 2 project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation within the Sanitary Bond Fund; to authorize an expenditure of up to $350,000.00 from the Sanitary Bond Fund to pay for the contract modification. ($350,000.00) 2178-2026 Read for the First Time
  40. FR-20 To authorize the Director of Columbus Water & Power to enter into an agreement with National Center for Water Quality Research at Heidelberg University for the continued operation of a tributary load monitoring station on the Scioto River in Chillicothe; and to authorize the expenditure of $45,000.00 from the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund. ($45,000.00) 2274-2026 Read for the First Time
  41. FR-21 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into contract with Utility Truck & Equipment Inc., for the purchase of one 50-foot Bucket Truck for Columbus Water & Power; and to authorize the expenditure of $253,416.00 from within the Electricity Operating Fund. ($253,416.00) 2292-2026 Read for the First Time
  42. FR-22 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify and increase the contract with Ascension Construction Solutions, LLC, for the Waste Water Treatment Facilities Professional Construction Management Services project; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for this project; to appropriate funds within the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $337,305.36 from the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund to pay for the project. ($337,305.36) 2302-2026 Read for the First Time
  43. FR-23 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify and increase the contract with Ascension Construction Solutions, LLC for the Waste Water Treatment Facilities Professional Construction Management Services project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of funds and appropriation between projects in the Sanitary Bond Fund; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $1,000,000.00 from the Sanitary Bond Fund to pay for the contract modification. ($1,000,000.00) 2324-2026 Read for the First Time
  44. FR-24 To authorize the Director of Columbus Water & Power to modify the contract with Frank Road Recycling Solutions dba JDM Services, LLC for Clean Fill Disposal Site Services to add additional funding; and to authorize the expenditure of $90,000.00 split among the water and sanitary sewer operating funds. ($90,000.00) 2325-2026 Read for the First Time
  45. FR-25 To authorize the Director of Columbus Water & Power to enter into a professional engineering services contract with Arcadis U.S., Inc. for the Towers Court Storm Sewer Improvement project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation of funds within the Storm Revolving Loan Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for this project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $495,975.14 from the Storm Revolving Loan Fund for the contract. ($495,975.14) 2351-2026 Read for the First Time
  46. FR-26 To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with the Columbus Foundation to provide programming support for the Community Garden Grant Project; and to authorize the appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund. ($20,000.00) 2362-2026 Read for the First Time
  47. FR-27 To authorize the Director of Public Service to apply for a Community Waste Reduction Grant; to authorize the execution of grant and other requisite agreements with the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio and other entities providing for the acceptance and administration of said grant award on behalf of the City of Columbus, Department of Public Service; and to authorize the expenditure of any awarded funds and the refund of any unused funds. ($0.00) 2373-2026 Read for the First Time
  48. FR-28 To authorize the Director of Columbus Water and Power to enter into a contract modification with Evans Mechwart Hambleton & Tilton Incorporated for the Construction Administration/Construction Inspection Services 2026-2028 contract to add additional funding; to authorize amendments to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $1,400,533.56 from the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund and the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Loan Fund for the contract; and to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving loans for the project. ($1,400,533.56) 2409-2026 Read for the First Time
  49. FR-29 To authorize the Director of Public Service to apply for a Shine a Light on Dumpers grant; to authorize the execution of grant and other requisite agreements with the Ohio Attorney General’s Office, and other entities providing for the acceptance and administration of said grant award on behalf of the City of Columbus Department of Public Service; and to authorize the expenditure of any awarded funds and the refund of any unused funds. ($0.00) 2412-2026 Read for the First Time
  50. FR-30 To authorize the Director of Columbus Water and Power to enter into a construction contract with Claypool Electric, Inc., for the Hazardous Gas Monitors Replacement project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds within the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for this project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $2,393,600.00 from the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund and a transfer of appropriations and funds of up to $2,000.00 within the Sanitary Bond Fund to pay for the project. ($2,395,600.00) 2436-2026 Read for the First Time
  51. FR-31 To require the Director of Columbus Water and Power (CWP) to establish peak rates and/or other fees and charges to large load/high-volume industrial and manufacturing users. ($0.00) 2560-2026 Read for the First Time
  52. 51 RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  53. 52 BANKSTON
  54. FR-32 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to renew a contract with Brown Enterprise Solutions, LLC for Veeam Data Platform Advance Universal subscription; and to authorize an expenditure from the Department of Technology, Information Services operating fund. ($152,950.00) 2483-2026 Read for the First Time
  55. 54 WYCHE
  56. FR-33 To amend Chapters 1101 and 1119 of the Columbus City Codes to authorize the Director of Columbus Water & Power to disconnect vacant buildings from the water system and to expand the Lead Service Line Replacement Program into contract community areas. ($0.00) 2398-2026 Read for the First Time
  57. CA CONSENT ACTIONS
  58. 57 RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION:
  59. 58 WYCHE
  60. CA-1 To celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Northern Lights Branch of the Columbus Metropolitan Library and commend the branch and its staff members for their meaningful service to the community. 0196X-2026 Adopted Pass
  61. 60 FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  62. CA-2 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 Approved Pass
  63. CA-3 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract for the option to purchase Firefighter Boots with MES Service Company, LLC, Fire Acquisition Company LLC and Atlantic Emergency Solutions Inc; to authorize the expenditure of $3.00; and to declare an emergency. ($3.00) 2208-2026 Approved Pass
  64. CA-4 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into contract with the Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority (FCCFA) for the purpose of distributing an additional two percent (2%) to the 2026 Admissions Tax proceeds from the Facility Stabilization Fund for the purpose of infrastructure investment in Nationwide Arena; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of an estimated $870,000.00 from the Facility Stabilization Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($870,000.00) 2270-2026 Approved Pass
  65. CA-5 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 Approved Pass
  66. CA-6 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Facilities Management Division, to enter into contract with Legacy Roofing Services, LLC for roof and gutter repair services; to authorize the expenditure of $67,572.00 from the General Permanent Improvement Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($67,572.00) 2309-2026 Approved Pass
  67. CA-7 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase PKS, Rotary and Lincoln Auto Lifts with Leswego Corp. in accordance with the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00) 2411-2026 Approved Pass
  68. CA-8 To authorize and direct the City Auditor to authorize payment to the Ohio State University per invoice approved by the City Council President (or designee) in an amount not to exceed $15,214.00 from Fund 1000; and to declare an emergency. ($15,214.00). 2415-2026 Approved Pass
  69. CA-9 To authorize the City Auditor to renew contracts with KAM Consulting LLC, dba Clear Consulting and OnActuate Consulting US Inc.; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00) 2486-2026 Approved Pass
  70. CA-10 To authorize the Auditor to appropriate funds within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund in support of community grant making, and to declare an emergency. ($450,000.00) 2574-2026 Approved Pass
  71. 70 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS: BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  72. CA-11 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 Approved Pass
  73. CA-12 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 Approved Pass
  74. CA-13 To authorize the Director of Development, or authorized signatory, to execute those documents necessary to enter into a Fourth Amendment to Lease Agreement with Best Corporate Properties III, LLC; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00) 2350-2026 Approved Pass
  75. CA-14 To set forth a statement of municipal services and zoning conditions to be provided to the area contained in a proposed annexation (AN26-011) of 1.92± Acres in Mifflin Township to the city of Columbus as required by the Ohio Revised Code and to declare an emergency. ($0.00) 2417-2026 Approved Pass
  76. CA-15 To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a sponsorship with Mosaic Exchange to provide upfront financial support for the Brave Space Leadership Conference; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure from the Neighborhood Initiatives Subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($7,500.00) 2546-2026 Approved Pass
  77. 76 PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  78. CA-16 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 Roadway Improvements - Sancus Boulevard, FRA Sancus Blvd Upgrade, Project; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00) 0178X-2026 Adopted Pass
  79. CA-17 To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; 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 Pedestrian Safety - 17th Ave - I71 to Billiter Boulevard 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 City Auditor to transfer funds between projects within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $600,000.00 from the Streets & 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 to pay for the project; and to declare an emergency. ($600,000.00) 2023-2026 Approved Pass
  80. CA-18 To authorize the Director of Public Service to grant consent and propose cooperation with the Director of the Ohio Department of Transportation relative to the FRA-33-24.49 project; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00) 2115-2026 Approved Pass
  81. CA-19 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 Burgess & Niple, Inc., in connection with the Vision Zero - Neighborhood Slow Zones Near East project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $81,350.55 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund to pay for the project; and to declare an emergency. ($81,350.55) 2304-2026 Approved Pass
  82. CA-20 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 Approved Pass
  83. CA-21 To authorize the Director of Public Service to renew the facilities mechanical repair contract with DeBra Kuempel Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of up to $552,000.00 from various funds for this renewal; and to declare an emergency. ($552,000.00) 2424-2026 Approved Pass
  84. 83 NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR. WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  85. CA-22 To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with CAP-STONE & Associates, Inc. for the Greenways Improvements 2025-2026 Project; to authorize the appropriation of $366,497.07 within Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the transfer of $366,497.07 within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2025 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the expenditure of $802,428.93 from the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund and Permanent Improvement Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($802,428.93) 2200-2026 Approved Pass
  86. CA-23 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 Approved Pass
  87. 86 WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, & LABOR: DORANS, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  88. CA-24 To amend the Management Compensation Plan, Ordinance No. 2713-2013, as amended, by amending Section 5(E), Section 12(H), and Section 14(I); and to declare an emergency. ($0.00) 2370-2026 Approved Pass
  89. CA-25 To approve Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) #2026-04 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 Biosolids Specialist in Columbus Water and Power; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00) 2492-2026 Approved Pass
  90. CA-26 To approve the Memorandum of Understanding #2026-02 executed between representatives of the City of Columbus and Fraternal Order of Police, Capital City Lodge #9, which provides pay at double the straight time hourly rate for Police Officers, Police Sergeants, and Police Lieutenants who work voluntary scheduled overtime posted as 2026 City Special Operation, as provided in the attachment hereto; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00) 2495-2026 Approved Pass
  91. 90 HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  92. CA-27 To authorize the Board of Health to enter into a contract with LifeCare Alliance for the Ryan White Part A HIV Care Grant Program for the provision of services allowable under the grant for persons with HIV or AIDS in central Ohio; to authorize the expenditure of $200,954.73 from the Health Department Grants Fund to pay the costs thereof; to authorize the payment of reasonable food and non-alcoholic beverage expenses; and to declare an emergency. ($200,954.73) 2191-2026 Approved Pass
  93. CA-28 To authorize the Board of Health to accept grant funds from the Delta Dental Foundation in the amount of $10,000.00 for the purchase of supplies for the Dental Sealant Grant program that prevents dental caries among school children through an evidence-based community approach; to authorize the appropriation of $10,000.00 from the unappropriated balance of the Health Department Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($10,000.00) 2425-2026 Approved Pass
  94. CA-29 To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a fiscal agency grant agreement with Go Columbus Agriculture in support of South Side Family Farms; to authorize the expenditure of funds for the payment of reasonable food and non-alcoholic beverage expenses; to repeal previously passed ordinance 1967-2026; and to declare an emergency. ($15,000.00) 2577-2026 Approved Pass
  95. 94 PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. ROSS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  96. CA-30 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 Approved Pass
  97. CA-31 To authorize and direct the City Auditor to authorize payment to Opal Cs Catering LTD. per invoice approved by the Department Director (or designee) in an amount not to exceed $3,990.00 from the general fund; and to declare an emergency. ($3,990.00) 2314-2026 Approved Pass
  98. CA-32 To authorize the City Attorney to modify an existing contract with Alban & Alban LLC to add additional funding and extend the contract term through February 28, 2027; to authorize the expenditure of $40,000.00 from the Environmental Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($40,000.00) 2435-2026 Approved Pass
  99. CA-33 To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a not-for-profit services contract with South Side Thrive Collaborative (SSTC) to provide outreach and engagement for 2026 Public Safety Week community-based public safety and neighborhood improvement activities between the City and residents of the South Side neighborhoods; to authorize an expenditure and appropriation within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($25,000.00) 2522-2026 Approved Pass
  100. 99 HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: ROSS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  101. CA-34 To amend Ordinance No. 1812-2026, passed by Columbus City Council on June 29, 2026, to allow for a correction of the total amount being committed for the project from $3,000,000.00 to the correct amount of $5,000,000.00; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00) 2402-2026 Approved Pass
  102. CA-35 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute an Assignment, Assumption, and Subordination Agreement with Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA), and an Assignment, Assumption, and Subordination Agreement, a modified HOME Loan Agreement, a Promissory Note, and a Mortgage with POAH Walnut Grove II LLC; to authorize the modification of terms to forgive a cash flow payment of $44,646.00 for restricted property reinvestment; to extend the loan maturity date; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00) 2509-2026 Approved Pass
  103. 102 PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  104. CA-36 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 Approved Pass
  105. CA-37 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 Approved Pass
  106. CA-38 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 Approved Pass
  107. 106 RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  108. 107 APPOINTMENTS
  109. CA-39 Appointment of Rodney Stufflebean, Columbus City Schools, Executive Director of Transportation, to serve on Transportation and Pedestrian Commission, with a term start date of October 2026 and term expiration date of October 2029. (resume attached) A0184-2026 Read and Approved Pass
  110. CA-40 Appointment of Mike Andrako, P.E., Franklin County Engineer's Office, Mobility Engineer, to serve on Transportation and Pedestrian Commission, with a term start date of October 2026 and term expiration date of October 2029. (resume attached) A0186-2026 Read and Approved Pass
  111. CA-41 Appointment of Lisa Nelson, MBA, Columbus Urban League, Director of Enterprise Technology, to serve on Transportation and Pedestrian Commission, with a term start date of October 2026 and term expiration date of October 2028. (resume attached) A0187-2026 Read and Approved Pass
  112. CA-42 Appointment of Michelle May, May Day & Associates, Owner, to serve on Transportation and Pedestrian Commission, with a term start date of October 2026 and term expiration date of October 2029. (resume attached) A0188-2026 Read and Approved Pass
  113. CA-43 Appointment of Bertie Fields, M.S, R.N., Subject Matter Expert, to serve on Transportation and Pedestrian Commission, with a term start date of October 2026 and term expiration date of October 2027. (resume attached) A0189-2026 Read and Approved Pass
  114. CA-44 Appointment of Melinda Vonstein, AICP, MORPC, Greenways Planning Studios Lead, to serve on Transportation and Pedestrian Commission, with a term start date of October 2026 and term expiration date of October 2028. (resume attached) A0190-2026 Read and Approved Pass
  115. 113 Approval of the Consent Agenda Pass
  116. CA-45 Appointment of Maurice McGee, 1445 Venice Dr, Columbus, Ohio 43207, to serve on the Columbus Board of Tax Review with a term start date of September 1, 2026 and expiration date of September 1, 2028. (resume attached) A0192-2026 Read and Approved Pass
  117. SR EMERGENCY, POSTPONED AND 2ND READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION
  118. 115 FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  119. 116 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS: BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  120. SR-1 To determine that the petition to establish the WestBend Community Authority is sufficient and complies with the requirements of Chapter 349 of the Ohio Revised Code; to set the time and place for a hearing on the petition; to authorize the notice of such hearing by publication in a newspaper of general circulation for three consecutive weeks, or as provided in Ohio Revised Code Section 7.16; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00) 0190X-2026 Adopted Pass
  121. 118 NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR. WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  122. SR-2 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) Approved Pass
  123. SR-3 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 Approved Pass
  124. SR-4 To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to modify an existing contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for the Gender Road Park and McCoy Park Improvements Project; to authorize the transfer of $941,941.53 between the General Fund Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and the Recreation and Parks Bond Fund; to authorize the appropriation of $941,941.53 in the Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $941,941.53 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($941,941.53) 2204-2026 Approved Pass
  125. 121 RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  126. SR-5 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Otis Elevator Company for elevator repair services; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Code Chapter 329; to authorize the expenditure of $135,540.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($135,540.00) 2490-2026 Approved Pass
  127. 123 HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  128. SR-6 To authorize the appropriation of $1,000,000.00 from the unappropriated balance in the Income Tax Set Aside (ITSA) Subfund to support crisis response activity costs; and to declare an emergency. ($1,000,000.00) 2243-2026 Referred to Committee Pass
  129. 125 PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. ROSS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  130. SR-7 To authorize the Director of Public Safety, on behalf of the Division of Police, to modify the contract with Pro-Tow, Inc. to add funding for the continuation of towing management services; to authorize an expenditure of $1,000,000.00 from the Mobility Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,000,000.00) 2281-2026 Approved Pass
  131. 127 HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: ROSS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  132. SR-8 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 Approved Pass
  133. SR-9 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 Approved Pass
  134. 129 RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  135. SR-10 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 Approved Pass
  136. SR-11 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 Referred to Committee Pass
  137. 132 PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  138. SR-12 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 Referred to Committee Pass
  139. 134 RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  140. 135 BANKSTON
  141. SR-13 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 Approved Pass
  142. 137 DORANS
  143. SR-14 To amend Section 107.02 - Campaign Finance of the Columbus City Codes. ($0.00) 2455-2026 Approved Pass
  144. 139 WYCHE
  145. SR-15 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 Approved Pass
  146. 141 HARDIN
  147. SR-16 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 Approved Pass
  148. 143 ADJOURNMENT 6:19 PM Adjourn this Regular Meeting Pass
  149. 144 THERE WILL BE NO COUNCIL MEETING ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2026. THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL WILL BE MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2026.

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