Columbus City Council
City Council Chambers, Rm 231
Agenda — 169 items
- 1 REGULAR MEETING NO.41 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, SEPTEMBER 28, 2026 at 5:00 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
- 2 CALL TO ORDER 5:03 PM
- 3 ROLL CALL
- 4 READING AND DISPOSAL OF THE JOURNAL
- 5 ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE JOURNAL
- 6 COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS RECEIVED BY CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
- 1 THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 23, 2026 New Type: C-2, C-1 To: 1434 N High LLC Campus Bottleshop 1434 N High St. Columbus, OH 43201 Permit #: 10020429-1 Transfer Type: D-5 To: Carthago LLC Allora Kitchen & Bar 4215 North High Street Columbus, OH 43214 From: GALLOS KITCHEN CLINTONVILLE LLC 4215 N HIGH ST COLUMBUS, OH 43214 Permit #: 10013597-1 Transfer Type: C-1, C-2 To: Mineva Carryout LLC Minerva Market 4951 Cleveland Ave Columbus, OH 43231 From: MINERVA MART LLC MINERVA MART LLC 4951 Cleveland Ave Columbus, OH 43231 Permit #: 10020290-1 New Type: C-1, C-2 To: OHIO SPRINGS INC Sheetz # 825 161 East Camous View Blvd. Columbus, OH 43235 Permit #: 06521509-213 Advertise Date: 10/3/2026 Agenda Date: 9/28/2026 Return Date: 10/8/2026
- 8 RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION
- 9 DAY-ACHAUER
- 2 To recognize September 28th, 2026 as Good Neighbor Day in the City of Columbus
- 11 ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
- FR FIRST READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION
- 13 FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- FR-1 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)
- FR-2 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)
- FR-3 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)
- FR-4 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)
- FR-5 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)
- FR-6 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)
- FR-7 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)
- 21 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS: BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- FR-8 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)
- 23 PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- FR-9 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)
- FR-10 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)
- FR-11 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)
- FR-12 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)
- FR-13 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)
- 29 NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR. WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- FR-14 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)
- FR-15 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)
- FR-16 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)
- FR-17 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)
- 34 HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- FR-18 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)
- FR-19 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)
- FR-20 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)
- FR-21 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)
- FR-22 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)
- FR-23 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)
- 41 HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: ROSS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- FR-24 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)
- FR-25 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)
- FR-26 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)
- 45 PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- FR-27 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)
- FR-28 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)
- FR-29 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)
- FR-30 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)
- FR-31 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)
- FR-32 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)
- 52 RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- 53 DAY-ACHAUER
- FR-33 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)
- 55 HARDIN
- FR-34 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)
- CA CONSENT ACTIONS
- 58 RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION:
- 59 GREEN
- CA-1 To celebrate the life of Theodore “Teddy” Franklin Corey and to extend our sincerest condolences to his family and friends
- CA-2 To recognize September 2026 as Childhood Cancer Awareness month in the City of Columbus
- 62 HARDIN
- CA-3 To honor, recognize, and celebrate the life of Dr. Lewis E. “Baba” Dodley Sr., 1940-2026.
- CA-4 To honor and recognize the 190th Anniversary of Second Baptist Church of Columbus
- CA-5 To honor and celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Columbus Black Nurses Association
- CA-6 To honor Dr. George Miller and commemorate the legacy of Black Art Plus
- 67 FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- CA-7 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Office of Construction Management, to modify and increase the architectural / engineering services agreement with PRIME AE Group, Inc.; for the Roof Restorations and Replacements Phase 2 (2024) project; to authorize an expenditure up to $26,300.00 within the Neighborhood Health Center Capital Reserve Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($26,300.00)
- CA-8 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Fleet Management Division, to modify and increase a contract with Crown Welding and Fabricating LLC, for the purchase of welding and fabrication services; to modify the contracted amount from $50,000.00 to $125,000.00; to authorize the expenditure of $75,000.00 from the Fleet Management Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($75,000.00)
- CA-9 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to modify past, present and future contracts and purchase orders from Municipal Emergency Services Inc., dba Warren Fire Equipment to MES Service Company LLC; and to declare an emergency. (0.00)
- CA-10 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)
- CA-11 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to modify all contracts between the Department of Technology and Winmill Software, Inc., to allow for the assignment of all such contracts from Winmill Software, Inc., to Virelli, LLC; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
- CA-12 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract for the option to purchase Plumbing Maintenance Services with Quantum Waterworks Waterline & Drain Cleaning Services LLC; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00)
- CA-13 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Vector Controls with Adapco LLC 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)
- CA-14 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Vector Controls with Clarke Mosquito Control Products, Inc. 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)
- CA-15 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish purchase orders with the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) for the purchase of compressed natural gas (CNG) for fueling use by City of Columbus vehicles; to authorize the expenditure of $150,000.00 from the Fleet Management Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($150,000.00)
- 77 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS: BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- CA-16 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)
- CA-17 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)
- CA-18 To set forth a statement of municipal services and zoning conditions to be provided to the area contained in a proposed annexation (AN26-012) of 5.9± Acres in Franklin Township to the city of Columbus as required by the Ohio Revised Code and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
- CA-19 To list the property at 17 S. High St., Huntington National Bank building, on the Columbus Register of Historic Properties as CR #84, including the 1984 retail spaces, single story arcade and glazed tower infill of the building; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
- CA-20 To list the property at 440 Taylor Ave., the Pilgrim School, on the Columbus Register of Historic Properties as CR #83; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
- CA-21 To authorize the Director of Development, or authorized signatory, to execute those documents necessary to enter into a First Amendment to Lease Agreement with Columbus Next Generation Corporation; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
- CA-22 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development, or their designee, to execute and acknowledge any document(s), as approved by the Department of Law, Real Estate Division, necessary to grant to the Ohio Power Company two electric utility easements burdening a portion of the City’s real property located at 1860 Sullivant Avenue, Columbus, Ohio; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
- 85 PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- CA-23 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)
- CA-24 To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into agreements with Kanawha River Railroad, L.L.C. relative to the Intersection Improvements - Refugee Road at Hines Road project; to authorize the encumbrance and expenditure of up to $25,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($25,000.00)
- CA-25 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreement for the Dorrian Green Parking Garage Repair, with The Righter Co., Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of up to $244,700.00 from the Mobility Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($244,700.00)
- CA-26 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)
- 90 NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR. WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- CA-27 To authorize the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to enter into a non-profit service contract with the Center for Employment Opportunities, Inc. for litter abatement work; to authorize the total expenditure of $200,000.00 from the Department of Neighborhoods' General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($200,000.00)
- 92 WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, & LABOR: DORANS, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- CA-28 To authorize the Executive Director of the Office of Education to enter into not for profit service contracts with various non-profit organizations to provide after-school programs and services; to authorize a transfer between object classes within the Office of Education General Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $312,000.00 from the general fund; and to declare an emergency. ($312,000.00)
- CA-29 To amend Ordinance 1884-2026 to correct the amount of funds authorized for the Early Start Columbus Program; To authorize a transfer within the general fund and authorize an additional expenditure of $350.00 from the 2026 Office of Education General Operating fund; and to declare an emergency. ($350.00)
- 95 HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- CA-30 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)
- CA-31 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)
- CA-32 To authorize the Board of Health to accept a grant from the Ohio Department of Health in the amount of $168,000.00; to authorize the appropriation of $168,000.00 to the Health Department in the Health Department Grants Fund; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer appropriations between object classes for the Integrated Harm Reduction (IH27) grant program as needed upon request by the Columbus Public Health department; and to declare an emergency. ($168,000.00)
- CA-33 To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept grant funds from the Ohio Department of Health and any additional funds for the Child Injury Prevention grant program; to authorize the appropriation of funds, including any additional funds, from the unappropriated balance of the Ohio Department of Health Grant Funds; and to authorize the City Auditor to transfer appropriations between object classes for the Child Injury Prevention grant program and to declare an emergency. ($107,000.00)
- CA-34 To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept a grant from the Ohio Department of Public Safety in the amount of $137,500.00 for the Safe Communities program, which provides expanded traffic safety services through the dissemination of safety awareness and education forums throughout Columbus and Franklin County; to authorize the appropriation of $137,500.00 from the unappropriated balance of the Health Department Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($137,500.00)
- CA-35 To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept grant funds from the Ohio Department of Health and any additional funds for the Ohio Buckles Buckeye grant program; to authorize the appropriation of funds, including any additional funds, from the unappropriated balance of the Health Department Grant Funds; and to authorize the City Auditor to transfer appropriations between object classes for the Ohio Buckles Buckeye grant program and to declare an emergency. ($77,650.00)
- CA-36 To authorize the Board of Health to accept a grant from the Ohio Department of Health in the amount of $93,400.00 for the Youth Suicide Prevention program; to authorize the appropriation of $93,400.00 from the unappropriated balance of the Health Department Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($93,400.00)
- 103 PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. ROSS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- CA-37 To authorize the Public Safety Director to accept a grant award from the State of Ohio Division of EMS for the purchase of training equipment for the Division of Fire, to appropriate $2,722.28 from the unappropriated balance of the General Government Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($2,722.28)
- CA-38 To authorize the Municipal Court Clerk to increase the funds and extend until November 27, 2026, with FedEx for the provision of commercial carrier service; to authorize the expenditure of up to $65,000.00 within the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($65,000.00)
- CA-39 To authorize the Office of Violence Prevention to modify and extend two existing contracts for software services with Bonterra Tech LLC; to authorize the Office of Violence Prevention to enter into a contract with Bonterra Tech LLC for the continuation of the "Penelope" software platform; to acknowledge receipt of a "Then and Now" Certificate from the City Auditor; to authorize the expenditure of $28,808.46 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($28,808.46)
- 107 HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: ROSS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- CA-40 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)
- 109 PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- CA-41 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)
- CA-42 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)
- CA-43 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)
- CA-44 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)
- CA-45 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)
- CA-46 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)
- CA-47 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)
- CA-48 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)
- CA-49 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)
- CA-50 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreements for the purchase of Bill Presentment Services with Level One LLC for Columbus Water & Power; and to authorize the expenditure of $700,000.00 split among the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds; and to declare an emergency. ($700,000.00)
- CA-51 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)
- CA-52 To authorize the Director of Columbus Water and Power to modify and increase the contract with BBCO Design LLC, for the Space Planning Study Project; to appropriate funds in the General Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize a transfer of up to $255,000.00 in the General Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize an expenditure of up to $255,000.00 from the General Permanent Improvement Fund to pay for the contract modification; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; and to declare an emergency. ($255,000.00)
- CA-53 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)
- 123 RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- 124 APPOINTMENTS
- CA-54 Reappointment of Terry D. Lahm, PhD, Capital University, 1 College and Main, Columbus, Ohio 43209-2394, to serve on the Board of Wellfield Protection Appeals, with a new term expiration date of March 31, 2031. (resume attached)
- CA-55 Appointment of Almar Thomas Walter, Columbus State Community College, 550 East Spring Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215 to serve on the Utility Advisory Board with a new term expiration date of September 23, 2030. (resume attached)
- CA-56 Appointment of Seth Brehm, City of Columbus, 111 N. Front Street, Columbus, OH 43215, to serve on The Sugar Farm-Renner South New Community Authority Board of Trustees as the local government representative member, in his official capacity, with a term expiration date of December 6, 2027, but shall continue to hold over into one or more subsequent terms until a local government representative is duly appointed to serve such designated term or until death, resignation, or removal for cause as determined by this Council. (resume attached)
- CA-57 Reappointment of Ashley Hoye, Darby Dan Farms, 801 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH 43119, to serve on The Sugar Farm-Renner South New Community Authority Board of Trustees as a citizen member, with a term expiration date of September 11, 2027, but shall continue to hold over into one or more subsequent terms until a citizen member is duly appointed to serve such designated term or until death, resignation, or removal for cause as determined by this Council. (resume attached)
- CA-58 Appointment of Brian Wilson, 3847 River Crossing Drive, Hilliard, OH 43026, to serve on The Sugar Farm-Renner South New Community Authority Board of Trustees as a citizen member, with a term expiration date of September 11, 2027, but shall continue to hold over into one or more subsequent terms until a citizen member is duly appointed to serve such designated term or until death, resignation, or removal for cause as determined by this Council. (resume attached)
- CA-59 Appointment of Paul Lambert, 4697 Prestige Lane, Hilliard, OH 43015, to serve on The Sugar Farm-Renner South New Community Authority Board of Trustees as a citizen member, with a term expiration date of September 11, 2027, but shall continue to hold over into one or more subsequent terms until a citizen member is duly appointed to serve such designated term or until death, resignation, or removal for cause as determined by this Council. (resume attached)
- 130 Approval of the Consent Agenda
- SR EMERGENCY, POSTPONED AND 2ND READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION
- 132 FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- 132 PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- SR-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)
- SR-2 To accept the "Capital Improvements Program, 2026-2031," as described herein, as the primary guide for future Capital Improvements Budget ordinances; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
- SR-3 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget Reservations and to establish various purchase orders for fuel on behalf of the Fleet Management Division, per the terms and conditions of previously established Universal Term Contracts; to authorize the expenditure of $1,000,000.00 from the Fleet Management Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,000,000.00)
- SR-4 To authorize the issuance of limited tax bond anticipation notes in an amount not to exceed $6,260,000.00 for the purpose of financing the costs of constructing the Starling Street Parking Garage; to authorize the appropriation and transfer of a sum, presently estimated at $1,888,325.84, from either of or a combination of Mobility Debt Retirement Fund, and the Columbus Downtown TIF Fund, or any subfunds of the foregoing, as determined by the City Auditor, to pay off a portion of the Outstanding Notes; to authorize an the expenditure of $9,385,956.00 from the Mobility Enterprise Fund, Mobility Debt Retirement Fund, or any subfunds of the foregoing; and to declare an emergency. ($9,385,956.00)
- SR-5 To adopt a Capital Improvements Budget for the twelve months ending December 31, 2026 or until such a time as a new Capital Improvements Budget is adopted, establishing a project budget for capital improvements requiring legislative authorization in 2026; to repeal Ordinance No. 1790-2025, as amended; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
- 138 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS: BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- 138 RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- SR-6 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)
- SR-7 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)
- SR-8 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)
- SR-9 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 Section 2 of the AGREEMENT, thereby updating the minimum wage threshold for CITY incentive eligibility from “$15.00 per hour” to “$20.00 per hour and to amend the associated annual payroll from “$904,000.00” to “$1,206,400.00” for New Employees hired at the PROJECT SITE and; (5) to revise the capital expenditure and legal description of the project site. ($0.00)
- SR-10 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 Section 2 of the AGREEMENT, thereby updating the minimum wage threshold for CITY incentive eligibility from “$15.00 per hour” to “$20.00 per hour and to amend the associated annual payroll from “$904,000.00” to “$1,206,400.00” for New Employees hired at the PROJECT SITE and; (5) to revise the legal description of the project site. ($0.00)
- SR-11 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 Section 2 of the AGREEMENT, thereby updating the minimum wage threshold for CITY incentive eligibility from “$15.00 per hour” to “$20.00 per hour and to amend the associated annual payroll from “$904,000.00” to “$1,206,400.00” for New Employees hired at the PROJECT SITE; and (5)to revise the legal description of the project site. ($0.00)
- SR-12 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 Section 2 of the AGREEMENT, thereby updating the minimum wage threshold for CITY incentive eligibility from “$15.00 per hour” to “$20.00 per hour and to amend the associated annual payroll from “$904,000.00” to “$1,206,400.00” for New Employees hired at the PROJECT SITE; and (5) to revise the legal description of the project site. ($0.00)
- SR-13 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)
- 147 NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR. WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- SR-14 To authorize and direct the City Clerk to enter a grant agreement with Ohio Haitian Community Network to provide advance payment in support of their Post-Legal Status Community Support Plan; to authorize an expenditure from the Neighborhood Initiatives Subfund; to authorize the payment of non-food related program expenses; to allow food and/or non-alcoholic beverage expenses incurred after the effective date of this ordinance; and to declare an emergency. ($30,000.00)
- 149 PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. ROSS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- SR-15 To withdraw the objection to the renewal of liquor permit number 06483944-1 held by ROB Enterprises, doing business as Shell Car Wash, located at 2805 Broad St, Columbus, OH 43204, and to declare an emergency.
- SR-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)
- SR-17 To approve the settlement in the case of the City of Columbus, Ohio v. Kia America, Inc. and Hyundai Motor America, Case No. 2:23-cv-00654 In Re: Kia Hyundai Vehicle Theft Marketing, Sales Practices, and Products Liability Litigation, Case No. 8:22-ML-3052 (MDL No. 3052) (“the MDL”); to authorize the City Attorney to execute the settlement and release agreement and the addendum applicable to the City; to accept a deposit of $1,002,117.34 to be deposited and appropriated into the general fund; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
- 152 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 Section 2 of the AGREEMENT, thereby updating the minimum wage threshold for CITY incentive eligibility from “$15.00 per hour” to “$20.00 per hour and to amend the associated annual payroll from “$904,000.00” to “$1,206,400.00” for New Employees hired at the PROJECT SITE and; (5) to revise the capital expenditure and legal description of the project site. ($0.00)
- 153 PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- SR-18 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)
- 154 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 Section 2 of the AGREEMENT, thereby updating the minimum wage threshold for CITY incentive eligibility from “$15.00 per hour” to “$20.00 per hour and to amend the associated annual payroll from “$904,000.00” to “$1,206,400.00” for New Employees hired at the PROJECT SITE and; (5) to revise the legal description of the project site. ($0.00)
- SR-19 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)
- SR-20 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)
- 156 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 Section 2 of the AGREEMENT, thereby updating the minimum wage threshold for CITY incentive eligibility from “$15.00 per hour” to “$20.00 per hour and to amend the associated annual payroll from “$904,000.00” to “$1,206,400.00” for New Employees hired at the PROJECT SITE; and (5)to revise the legal description of the project site. ($0.00)
- 157 RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- 158 ROSS
- 158 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 Section 2 of the AGREEMENT, thereby updating the minimum wage threshold for CITY incentive eligibility from “$15.00 per hour” to “$20.00 per hour and to amend the associated annual payroll from “$904,000.00” to “$1,206,400.00” for New Employees hired at the PROJECT SITE; and (5) to revise the legal description of the project site. ($0.00)
- SR-21 To amend Section 215.04 of the Columbus City Codes to reflect the updated Division of Housing Opportunity within the Department of Development; to repeal existing Section 215.04 of the Columbus City Codes; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
- 160 WYCHE
- SR-22 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)
- 162 ADJOURNMENT 6:23 PM
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