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October 5, 2026 ·5:00 PM Final

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  1. 1 REGULAR MEETING NO.43 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, OCTOBER 5, 2026 at 5:00 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
  2. 2 CALL TO ORDER AT 5:04 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. 6 Council President Hardin stated “There is a correction to the September 28, 2026 journal, as referenced by the City Clerk. In Communication C0037-2026, there were 2 typographical errors identified in the following permits: 1. Permit # 10020290-1, the permit holder’s name was missing the letter “R” in Minerva Carryout LLC, and 2. Permit # 06521509-213, the street name for the permit holder’s address should be spelled East C-a-m-p-u-s View Blvd”
  8. 1 THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 30, 2026 Transfer Type: C-2, C-1 To: 1910 Star Mart LLC Star Mart 1910 Lockbourne Rd Columbus, OH 43207 From: STAR MART INC STAR MART INC 1910 Lockbourne Rd Columbus, OH 43207 Permit #: 10020677-1 Transfer Type: D-5 To: Cilantro Short North LLC 1044 N High ST Columbus, OH 43201 From: SHORT NORTH BODEGA LLC SUNCO FOOD MART 1044 N High St Columbus, OH 43201 Permit #: 10020720-1 Advertise Date: 10/10/2026 Agenda Date: 10/5/2026 Return Date: 10/15/2026 C0038-2026 Read and Filed
  9. 8 RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION
  10. 9 BARROSO DE PADILLA
  11. 2 To recognize October 2026 as ARTober in the City of Columbus and celebrate Columbus’ Creative Community 0225X-2026 Adopted Pass
  12. 11 DORANS
  13. 3 To recognize and celebrate the 46th Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon for celebrating racing in the community, exceptional fundraising, and groundbreaking research. 0227X-2026 Adopted Pass
  14. 13 HARDIN
  15. 4 To honor and celebrate Overseer Michael D. Reeves Sr.’s 50th pastoral anniversary 0208X-2026 Adopted Pass
  16. 15 ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
  17. FR FIRST READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION To waive the reading of the titles of first reading legislation Pass
  18. 17 FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  19. FR-1 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Ink and Toner with US Laser LLC; and to authorize the expenditure of $1.00. ($1.00) 2648-2026 Read for the First Time
  20. 19 PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  21. FR-2 To adopt a new Fee Schedule for the Department of Public Service, Infrastructure Transportation Construction Inspection Fees, to be effective on Monday, January 4, 2027. ($0.00) 2628-2026 Read for the First Time
  22. FR-3 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents necessary to release easements over property owned south of Spruce Street, east of Kilbourne Street, north of Vine Street, and west of Armstrong Street, Columbus Ohio 43215, Franklin County, and within the property lines as shown within an attached exhibit, to allow for the property to clear title, at the request of NWD HP 2, LLC. ($0.00) 2636-2026 Read for the First Time
  23. 22 HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: ROSS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  24. FR-4 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into planned modifications of two Not For Profit Service Contracts with Franklin County Public Health (Treasurer Franklin County) to increase funding and to extend the contract term dates from December 31, 2026 to December 31, 2027 to provide lead risk inspection and assessor services; and to authorize the expenditure in an amount up to $15,250.00 from within the 2026 Housing Division’s General Fund budget and $40,000.00 within the 2024 Lead Hazard Reduction Grant. ($55,250.00) 2651-2026 Read for the First Time
  25. FR-5 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a planned modification of a service contract with Morse Transit Acquisitions LLC to increase funding and to extend the contract term date from December 31, 2026 to December 31, 2027 to provide hotel services for 10 days and beyond as needed for completed lead abatement for recipients of the Lead Safe Columbus Program; and to authorize the expenditure in amount up to $7,000.00 from within the 2026 Housing Division’s General Fund budget and $10,000.00 within the 2024 Lead Hazard Reduction Grant. ($17,000.00) 2654-2026 Read for the First Time
  26. FR-6 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a planned modification of a service contract with Mann Roofing & Construction LLC to extend the agreement term from December 31, 2026 to December 31, 2027 in order to continue to provide roof replacement services in the City of Columbus for homeowners within the Roof Replacement program. ($0.00) 2655-2026 Read for the First Time
  27. FR-7 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a planned modification of a service contract with Revere Roofing Company, Inc. to extend the agreement term from December 31, 2026 to December 31, 2027 in order to continue to provide roof replacement services in the City of Columbus for homeowners within the Roof Replacement program. ($0.00) 2656-2026 Read for the First Time
  28. FR-8 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a grant agreement with Healthy Linden Homes VII LLC, a disregarded entity of HNHF Realty Collaborative, to allow for costs incurred prior to the approval of the purchase order, beginning April 1, 2026. ($0.00) 2657-2026 Read for the First Time
  29. 28 PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  30. FR-9 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into contract with Southeastern Equipment Co., Inc. for two track loaders and attachments for Columbus Water & Power; and to authorize the expenditure of $212,320.00 from within the Water Operating Fund. ($212,320.00) 2529-2026 Read for the First Time
  31. FR-10 To authorize the Director of Public Service to establish a purchase order with the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO) for landfill use by the Division of Infrastructure Management; to authorize the expenditure of $115,000.00 or so much thereof as may be needed from the Street Construction, Maintenance, and Repair Fund. ($115,000.00) 2530-2026 Read for the First Time
  32. FR-11 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Weed and Vegetation Management with TruGreen LP; and to authorize the expenditure of $1.00. ($1.00) 2667-2026 Read for the First Time
  33. CA CONSENT ACTIONS
  34. 33 RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION:
  35. 34 ROSS
  36. CA-1 To honor the life and legacy of Charles A. Thompkins, Sr., 1963-2026 0219X-2026 Adopted Pass
  37. CA-2 To honor and recognize the Southeast Lions for their efforts during the Columbus Summer Storm Damage 0226X-2026 Adopted Pass
  38. 37 HARDIN
  39. CA-3 To memorialize and celebrate the life of Elizabeth “Peanie” Devonne Taylor, 1949-2026 0220X-2026 Adopted Pass
  40. CA-4 To praise and honor the life of Rev. Dr. Deborah Ardienne Dennis, 1951-2026 0221X-2026 Adopted Pass
  41. CA-5 To commend and celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Maroon Arts Group 0232X-2026 Adopted Pass
  42. 41 FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  43. CA-6 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to renew a contract with Brown Enterprise Solutions, LLC for Docusign subscription and support services; to authorize an expenditure from the Department of Technology, Information Services Fund and the Columbus Public Health Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($146,176.30) 2207-2026 Approved Pass
  44. CA-7 To appropriate $239,066.36 from the unappropriated balance of the General Fund Income Tax Set-Aside subfund to the Department of Technology; to authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Department of Technology, to associate all general budget reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate purchase agreement with Brown Enterprise Solutions, LLC, an approved reseller of Microsoft products, for Microsoft Enterprise software licensing and “true-up” costs; and to authorize the expenditure of $239,066.36 from the Department of Technology. ($239,066.36) 2353-2026 Approved Pass
  45. CA-8 To authorize the Finance and Management Director on behalf of the Facilities Management Division to establish a purchase order with All Around Access LLC for four(4) scissor lifts; to authorize expenditure of $85,344.00 from the General Permanent Improvement Fund. ($85,344.00) 2446-2026 Approved Pass
  46. CA-9 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into subrecipient agreements with Columbus Urban League and Communities for New Direction to carry out CDBG-eligible projects in the total amount of $150,000.00 from the Community Development Block Grant Fund; to authorize the appropriation of $150,000.00, and the expenditure of $150,000.00; and to authorize expenses incurred prior to purchase order execution. ($150,000.00) 2450-2026 Approved Pass
  47. CA-10 To authorize the Director of The Department of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Facilities Management Division, to enter into a contract with Roberts Service Group, Inc. to replace (10) ten existing Pella wood-clad double hung windows with new Pella windows or an approved equal to include parts, labor, installation, equipment, materials and disposal; at Fire Station 19 located at 3601 N. High St. Columbus, OH 43214; to authorize a transfer and expenditure of $28,690.00 within the General Permanent Improvement Fund. ($28,690.00) 2485-2026 Approved Pass
  48. CA-11 To authorize the Department of Finance and Management to enter into a grant agreement with Urban Strings Columbus in support of Urban Strings Columbus Documentary Film Production Project; and to authorize a transfer and expenditure within the General Fund. ($10,000.00) 2523-2026 Approved Pass
  49. CA-12 To authorize the transfer of $183,737.29 from the General Fund to the Sustainable Columbus Fund in support of energy management, alternative energy, and sustainability initiatives to benefit the greater Columbus community. ($183,737.29) 2525-2026 Approved Pass
  50. CA-13 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into Universal Term Contracts for the option to purchase Emergency Vehicle Lights and Warning Equipment with Parr Public Safety Equipment, LLC. and K.E. Rose Company; and to authorize the expenditure of $2.00. ($2.00) 2544-2026 Approved Pass
  51. 50 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS: BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  52. CA-14 To authorize the City Clerk to enter into an advance payment grant agreement with Our Community Group in support of their community events that strengthen economic mobility and physical wellness for Columbus residents; to authorize an expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; to authorize the reimbursement of qualifying expenses incurred prior to the creation of the purchase order; and to declare an emergency. ($20,000.00) 2746-2026 Approved Pass
  53. 52 PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  54. CA-15 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 Bikeway-Sancus Boulevard SUP Project; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00) 0215X-2026 Adopted Pass
  55. CA-16 To authorize the Director of Public Service to grant consent and propose cooperation with the Director of the Ohio Department of Transportation for maintenance of interstates, U.S. routes, and state routes. ($0.00) 2364-2026 Approved Pass
  56. CA-17 To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a professional services contract with HNTB Ohio, Inc. for the Signals-Downtown Special Event Transportation Management Plan project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $500,000.00 from the Mobility Operating Fund to pay for this contract. ($500,000.00) 2431-2026 Approved Pass
  57. CA-18 To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a contract modification with M.P. Dory Co. for the Roadway Improvements - Guardrail and Fence Repair 2025 service project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $375,000.00 from the Street Construction Maintenance and Repair Fund for the project. ($375,000.00) 2497-2026 Approved Pass
  58. CA-19 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to submit MORPC-Attributable Funds roadway improvement project applications to the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission for consideration for funding within the Transportation Improvement Program; and to authorize the Director of Public Service to execute project agreements for approved projects for the Department of Public Service. ($0.00) 2516-2026 Approved Pass
  59. CA-20 To appropriate funds within the Community Development Act Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contract modification with Shelly and Sands, Inc. for the Wheatland Avenue Improvements project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $175,000.00 from the Community Development Act Fund to pay for the project; and to declare an emergency. ($175,000.00) 2541-2026 Approved Pass
  60. CA-21 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents necessary to release easements over property owned at 525 Sawyer Blvd to 525 Sawyer Partners L.P. to allow for the property to clear title. ($0.00) 2542-2026 Approved Pass
  61. 60 NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR. WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  62. CA-22 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into an agreement with Columbus Downtown Development Corporation (dba Downtown Columbus Inc.) regarding the annual tradition of winter lighting in Bicentennial Park and the Promenade. ($0.00) 2459-2026 Approved Pass
  63. CA-23 To authorize an expenditure correction of $270,113.97 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund to the Water Bond Fund to be applied towards the costs of the Hoover Amenities Project; to authorize the transfer of cash and appropriation within the Water Bond Fund; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; and to authorize the expenditure of $270,113.97 from the Water Bond Fund. ($270,113.97) 2464-2026 Approved Pass
  64. CA-24 To authorize the City Clerk to enter a grant agreement with Columbus African Festival in support of the 2026 United African Festival; to authorize an expenditure from the Neighborhood Initiatives Subfund; and to authorize the reimbursement of qualifying expenses incurred prior to the creation of the purchase order. ($6,500.00) 2548-2026 Approved Pass
  65. CA-25 To authorize and direct the City Clerk to enter an advance payment grant agreement with Greater Community Foundation in support of the Soulful Steps Program; to authorize an expenditure in the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($7,500.00) 2743-2026 Approved Pass
  66. 65 HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  67. CA-26 To authorize the Board of Health to modify an existing agreement with the State of Ohio Department of Children and Youth for the Help Me Grow Home Visiting Program. ($0.00) 2481-2026 Approved Pass
  68. CA-27 To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept funds from the Northwoods Foundation, plus any additional funds, for the 2026-2027 NSS Northwoods Foundation Grant; to authorize the appropriation of funds, including any additional funds, from the unappropriated balance of the Private Grants Fund; to authorize the acceptance and use of COTA Bus Passes and Kroger Gift Cards from the Northwoods Foundation, plus any additional COTA Bus Passes and Gift Cards, for the 2026-2027 Northwoods Foundation Grant; and to authorize the City Auditor to transfer appropriations between object classes for the 2026-2027 NSS Northwoods Foundation Grant. ($11,565.00) 2487-2026 Approved Pass
  69. CA-28 To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept grant funds from the University of Washington in the amount of $200,000.00 and any additional funds for the 2026-2027 Doxycycline Post-Exposure Prophylaxis Implementation Study grant program following receipt of executed agreement; to authorize the appropriation of $200,000.00, and any additional funds awarded from the unappropriated balance of the Health Department Grants Fund; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer appropriations between object classes for the 2026-2027 Doxycycline Post-Exposure Prophylaxis Implementation Study grant program. ($200,000.00) 2519-2026 Approved Pass
  70. CA-29 To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept grant funds from The Ohio State University in the amount of $208,203.00 and any additional funds for the 2026-2027 OSU SUD Intervention grant program following receipt of executed agreement; to authorize the appropriation of $208,203.00, and any additional funds awarded from the unappropriated balance of the Health Department Grants Fund; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer appropriations between object classes for the 2026-2027 OSU SUD Intervention grant program. ($208,203.00) 2524-2026 Approved Pass
  71. CA-30 To authorize the Board of Health to modify an existing contract with Collaborative Research, LLC for the facilitation and management of the Central Ohio HIV Planning Alliance (COHPA), for the provision of services allowable under the Health grant funds, for persons with HIV or AIDS in central Ohio for the period of March 1, 2026 through February 28, 2027, to authorize the expenditure of $3,579.51 from the Health grant funds. ($3,579.51) 2527-2026 Approved Pass
  72. CA-31 To authorize the Board of Health to accept a grant from the Franklin County Board of Health in the amount $103,790.00; to authorize the appropriation of $103,790.00 to the Health Department in the Health Department Grants Fund; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer appropriations between object classes for the Overdose Data to Action: Limiting Overdose through Collaborative Actions in Localities (OD2A:LOCAL) grant program as needed upon request by the Columbus Public Health department; and to declare an emergency. ($103,790.00) 2602-2026 Approved Pass
  73. 72 PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. ROSS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  74. CA-32 To authorize and direct the City Auditor to make payment to the Ohio Municipal Attorneys Association for registration fees associated with the 2026 OMAA Municipal Law Institute; to authorize the expenditure of $2,700.00 from the General Fund and $1,175.00 from the Environmental Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($3,875.00) 2604-2026 Approved Pass
  75. 74 HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: ROSS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  76. CA-33 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a planned modification of a contract with E.E. Ward Moving & Storage Co. LLC., to extend the agreement term date through December 31, 2027 as well as increase funding in an amount up to $5,000.00. ($5,000.00) 2562-2026 Approved Pass
  77. CA-34 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a planned modification of a contract with Coliseum Home Improvements, to extend the contract term end date from December 31, 2026 to December 31, 2027, as well as to increase funding utilizing an existing auditor’s certificate established for this purpose in an amount up to $200,000.00. ($200,000.00) 2563-2026 Approved Pass
  78. CA-35 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a planned modification of a contract with Ohio Technical Services Inc., to extend the agreement term date through December 31, 2027 as well as increase funding in an amount up to $7,000.00. ($7,000.00) 2564-2026 Approved Pass
  79. CA-36 To amend ordinances 2348-2025, passed by Columbus City Council on September 17, 2025 and 0990-2026, passed by Columbus City Council on April 23, 2026 to allow for a correction of the vendor name from Ronald Horton Jr. dba First Choice Lead Abatement to Ronald Horton Jr. dba First Choice Lead Abatement & Rehab Services LLC and to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a planned modification of a contract with Ronald Horton Jr., dba First Choice Lead Abatement & Rehab Services LLC, to extend the contract term date through December 31, 2027, as well as to increase funding utilizing an existing auditor’s certificate established for this purpose in an amount up to $200,000.00; and to declare an emergency. ($200,000.00) 2650-2026 Approved Pass
  80. 79 PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  81. CA-37 To authorize the Public Safety Director to accept a grant award from the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio for 30 Division of Fire personnel to enroll in a Joint Hazard Assessment Team (JHAT) course, to appropriate $12,500.00 from the unappropriated balance of the General Government Grant Fund, to authorize the expenditure of up to $12,500.00 from the General Government Grant Fund to cover the costs associated with this project. ($12,500.00) 2410-2026 Approved Pass
  82. CA-38 To authorize the Director of Columbus Water and Power to enter into a professional engineering services contract with The Osborn Engineering Company, for the General Architectural and Mechanical Services-Contract 1 Project, to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation within the Sanitary Bond Fund; and to authorize an expenditure up to $380,000.00 from the Sanitary Bond Fund. ($380,000.00) 2445-2026 Approved Pass
  83. CA-39 To authorize the Auditor’s Office to establish an Auditor’s Certificate for the Department of Public Utilities to pay Ohio Water Development Authority loan fees for loans obtained through the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund Account; to authorize the expenditure of up to $450,000.00 from the Sewer Operating Fund to pay these loan fees. ($450,000.00) 2528-2026 Approved Pass
  84. CA-40 To authorize the Director of Columbus Water & Power to modify a contract with Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc. for general financial services; and to authorize the expenditure of $200,000.00 split between the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($200,000.00) 2531-2026 Approved Pass
  85. CA-41 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Peerless Pump Parts and Services with Daman Industrial Services Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00) 2674-2026 Approved Pass
  86. 85 RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  87. 86 APPOINTMENTS
  88. CA-42 Appointment of Jordan Ballinger, 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) A0185-2026 Read and Approved Pass
  89. CA-43 Appointment of David Jude, RN, OhioHealth Grant Medical Center, 111 S Grant Ave, Columbus, OH 43215, to serve on the Property Maintenance Appeals Board replacing Anthony Riffe with a new term expiration date of October 1, 2028. (resume attached) A0201-2026 Read and Approved Pass
  90. CA-44 Reappointment of Mark Lundine, City of Columbus, 111 N. Front Street, Columbus, OH 43215, to serve on the Gravity II New Community Authority Board of Trustees as the local government representative member, in his official capacity, with a term expiration date of December 16, 2027, but shall continue to hold over into one or more subsequent terms until a local government representative 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) A0204-2026 Read and Approved Pass
  91. CA-45 Reappointment of Trent Smith, Franklinton Board of Trade, 1091 West Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43222, to serve on the Gravity II New Community Authority Board of Trustees as a citizen member, with a term expiration date of December 16, 2027, 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) A0205-2026 Read and Approved Pass
  92. CA-46 Reappointment of Johnathan Youngman, Franklinton Cycle Works, 897 West Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215, to serve on the Gravity II New Community Authority Board of Trustees as a citizen member, with a term expiration date of December 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) A0206-2026 Read and Approved Pass
  93. CA-47 Reappointment of Jeff Mohrman, Finance Fund, 366 East Broad Street, Suite 101, Columbus, OH 43215, to serve on the Gravity II New Community Authority Board of Trustees as a citizen member, with a term expiration date of December 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) A0207-2026 Read and Approved Pass
  94. SR EMERGENCY, POSTPONED AND 2ND READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION
  95. 94 FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  96. 94 Approval of the Consent Agenda Pass
  97. SR-1 To authorize the issuance of limited tax bond anticipation notes in an amount not to exceed $19,165,000.00 for the purpose of refunding outstanding bond anticipation notes; to authorize the appropriation of $19,165.000.00 in the Info Services Debt Retirement Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $23,894,400.00 from the Info Services Operating Fund and the Info Services Debt Retirement Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($23,894,400.00) 2505-2026 Approved Pass
  98. 96 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS: BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  99. SR-2 To authorize the Director of Development to enter into a grant agreement with Columbus Downtown Development Corporation in an amount up to $2,000,000.00; to authorize the transfer of appropriation between divisions in the amount up to $675,900.00 and the expenditure in an amount up to $1,500,000.00 within the General Fund; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure in an amount up to $500,000.00 within the Housing Business Tax Incentive fund; to allow for advancement of grant funds on a predetermined schedule. ($2,000,000.00) 2538-2026 Approved Pass
  100. 98 NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR. WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  101. SR-3 To authorize and direct the City Clerk to enter into grant agreements with Community Refugee and Immigration Services, Inc., Jewish Family Service, and Ethiopian Tewahedo Social Services; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure from the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; to authorize the payment of non-food related program expenses; and to allow food and/or non-alcoholic beverage expenses incurred after the effective date of the ordinance. ($213,000.00) 2237-2026 Approved Pass
  102. SR-4 To authorize the various fiscal actions needed as a result of emergency expenditures authorized for the remediation of storm damage at Barack Community Center, Busch Park, Berliner Park, and the Fran Ryan Center; to authorize the appropriation of $500,000.00 within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the transfer of $2,500,000.00 within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund and Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2025 Capital Improvements Budget; and to declare an emergency. ($2,500,000.00) 2461-2026 Approved Pass
  103. 101 HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  104. SR-5 To authorize the Board of Health to enter into contracts with Nationwide Children's Hospital for the provision of WIC Clinics at their facilities; to authorize the expenditure of $1,000,000.00 from the Health Department Grants Fund. ($1,000,000.00) 1537-2026 Approved Pass
  105. SR-6 To authorize and direct the Board of Health to enter into a contract with 3SG Plus, LLC to provide document conversion services; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Code; to authorize an expenditure from the Health Department Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($63,485.60) 2595-2026 Approved Pass
  106. 103 RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  107. 104 HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: ROSS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  108. SR-7 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a not-for-profit service agreement with the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission to administer an energy efficient home repair program; to authorize the expenditure within the Development Taxable Bond Fund; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; to authorize the advancement of funding on a predetermined schedule; and to declare an emergency. ($409,600.00). 2757-2026 Amended as submitted to the Clerk Pass
  109. 106 PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  110. SR-8 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into contract with Bobcat Enterprises, Inc. for the purchase and delivery of one New Holland Small Articulating Loader for the Department of Public Utilities; to waive competitive bidding of the Columbus City Code; and to authorize the expenditure of $63,106.23 from within the Water Operating Fund. ($63,106.23) 2235-2026 Approved Pass
  111. SR-9 To authorize the Director of Columbus Water and Power to enter into a construction contract with Danbert, Inc. for the Blueprint Miller Kelton - Kent/Fairwood Permeable Pavers & Kent/Fairwood Waterline Improvements. Water Line Improvements projects; to authorize amendments to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $12,600,862.73 from the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund and the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Loan Fund for the contract; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving loans for the project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $2,000.00 from the Sanitary Bond Fund to pay for prevailing wage services. ($12,602,862.73) 2313-2026 Approved Pass
  112. SR-10 To authorize the Director of Columbus Water & Power to enter into contract with Trimble Inc. for software licenses associated with the Trimble Unity AMS system; to authorize the expenditure of $1,014,322.21 split between the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Codes; to repeal Ordinance No. 1559-2026; and to declare an emergency. ($1,014,322.21) 2582-2026 Approved Pass
  113. 110 RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  114. 111 DAY-ACHAUER
  115. 111 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a not-for-profit service agreement with the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission to administer an energy efficient home repair program; to authorize the expenditure within the Development Taxable Bond Fund; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; to authorize the advancement of funding on a predetermined schedule; and to declare an emergency. ($409,600.00). 2757-2026 Approved as Amended Pass
  116. SR-11 To enact new Chapter 924- Film Permits to establish permitting requirements for commercial and non-commercial filming/photography by the Department of Recreation and Parks. ($0.00) 2206-2026 Approved Pass
  117. 113 HARDIN
  118. SR-12 To amend sections 179.03, 179.04 and 3902.02 and to repeal the existing versions of sections 179.03, 179.04, and 3902.02 of the Columbus City Codes to clarify the enabling provisions of the Columbus LGBTQ+ Affairs Commission. ($0.00) 2622-2026 Approved Pass
  119. 115 ADJOURNMENT AT 6:32 PM Recess the Regular Meeting Pass
  120. 116 THERE WILL BE NO COUNCIL MEETING ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2026. THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL WILL BE MONDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2026.
  121. 119 ADJOURNMENT AT 6:32 PM Adjourn this Regular Meeting Pass

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