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October 6, 2025 ·5:00 PM Final

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  1. 1 REGULAR MEETING NO. 48 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, OCTOBER 6, 2025 at 5:00 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
  2. 2 ROLL CALL
  3. 3 READING AND DISPOSAL OF THE JOURNAL Dispense with the reading of the Journal and Approve Pass
  4. 4 ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE JOURNAL
  5. 5 COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS RECEIVED BY CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
  6. 1 THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 1, 2025 New Type: C2, C1 To: Victor & Adam Inc 2424 N High St Columbus, OH 43202 Permit #: 09254570-1 New Type: C1, C2 To: Home Buys Inc Home Buys 4395 Clime Road Columbus, OH 43228 Permit #: 03951976-15 New Type: D1, D3 To: Sawmill 7370J Inc 7370 Sawmill Rd Unit J Columbus, OH 43235 Permit #: 07754392-1 New Type: D5 To: Roosters Olentangy Inc 3370 Olentangy River Rd Columbus, OH 43202 Permit #: 07511448-1 Transfer Type: D2 To: RPSTC LLC 2201 Neil Ave Columbus, OH 43201 From: Grammas Pizza Anderson LLC 8310 Beechmont Ave Cincinnati, OH 45255 Permit #: 07569458-1 Advertise Date: 10/11/25 Agenda Date: 10/6/25 Return Date: 10/16/25 C0028-2025 Read and Filed
  7. 7 RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION
  8. 8 BANKSTON
  9. 2 To Recognize the Week of October 6th through 10th 2025 as Digital Inclusion Week in the City of Columbus 0222X-2025 Adopted Pass
  10. 10 WYCHE
  11. 3 To celebrate the achievement of Columbus Water and Power for being recognized as a Utility of the Future Today. 0221X-2025 Adopted Pass
  12. 12 HARDIN
  13. 4 To Endorse Passage of a 3.35 Mill Renewal and Increase Levy for the ADAMH Board of Franklin County 0224X-2025 Adopted Pass
  14. 14 ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
  15. FR FIRST READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION To waive the reading of the titles of first reading legislation Pass
  16. 16 FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  17. FR-1 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology, on behalf of Columbus Water & Power, to enter into contract with CGI Technologies and Solutions, Inc. for Pragma CAD software maintenance and support services in accordance with the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of $70,282.00 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating Fund. ($70,282.00) 2552-2025 Read for the First Time
  18. 18 PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  19. FR-2 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a sole-source contract with Minsait ACS, Inc. for the base Prism Historian and eAlarm software upgrades to the existing SCADA network; and to authorize the expenditure of $106,045.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund. ($106,045.00) 2214-2025 Read for the First Time
  20. FR-3 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a professional services contract with EMH&T, Inc., for the Argus Road Area Water Line Improvements project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds within the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon approval of a loan from the Ohio Water Development Authority; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $474,249.56 from the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund. ($474,249.56) 2456-2025 Read for the First Time
  21. FR-4 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a professional services contract with Korda/Nemeth Engineering, Inc., for the Madison Avenue Road Area Water Line Improvements project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds within the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon approval of a loan from the Ohio Water Development Authority; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $404,843.73 from the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund. ($404,843.73) 2459-2025 Read for the First Time
  22. FR-5 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a professional services contract with OHM Advisors, Inc., for the East Broad Street Area Water Line Improvements project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to make this ordinance contingent upon approval of a loan from the Ohio Water Development Authority; to appropriate funds within the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund; to and to authorize the expenditure of up to $361,486.46 from the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund. ($361,486.46) 2460-2025 Read for the First Time
  23. FR-6 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify an existing contract with Woolpert, Inc. for the Cityworks Asset Management System Project by adding additional funding; and to authorize the expenditure of $250,000.00 split among the Public Utilities Operating Funds. ($250,000.00) 2465-2025 Read for the First Time
  24. FR-7 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to establish a contract with Murphy Tractor and Equipment Co., Inc. for the purchase and delivery of a Backhoe loader and accessories for the Department of Public Utilities; and to authorize the expenditure of $126,985.00 from the Division of Water Reclamation Operating Fund and to waive the competitive bidding provisions of City Code. ($126,985.00) 2477-2025 Read for the First Time
  25. FR-8 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract renewal with Irvin Public Relations, LLC for Communications Support services; and to authorize the expenditure of $87,500.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund. ($87,500.00) 2537-2025 Read for the First Time
  26. FR-9 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a sole source contract with Sabatka, Davis & Associates, Inc. for the purchase and delivery of a Patterson Pump F42 Complete Rotor Assembly, including a Chesterton seal for the Division of Water Reclamation; and to authorize the expenditure of $420,000.00 from the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund. ($420,000.00) 2545-2025 Read for the First Time
  27. FR-10 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew and increase a contract with Azteca Systems, LLC. for software licenses associated with the Cityworks AMS system; to waive competitive bidding of the Columbus City Code; and to authorize the expenditure of $753,900.00 split between the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($753,900.00) 2546-2025 Read for the First Time
  28. 28 HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: HARDIN, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  29. FR-11 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a service contract with Benevate, LLC in an amount up to $96,128.00 to provide for the continued use of Neighborly software, including support and training services, and 5 additional user subscriptions; to authorize a transfer of $38,000.00 between object classes within the Division of Housing Stability; to waive the competitive bidding requirements of Columbus City Codes Chapter 329; and to authorize the expenditure of $96,128.00. ($96,128.00) (Amended by ord. 0910-2026 passed on 3/30/2026 -LG) 2399-2025 Read for the First Time
  30. FR-12 To authorize appropriation in an amount up to $892,026.96, the transfer between object classes in an amount up to $3,468.84, and the expenditure in an amount up to $1,100,000.00 of 2022 and 2023 HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) entitlement grant funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; and to authorize the Director of the Department of Development enter into a commitment letter, loan agreement, promissory note, mortgage, and restrictive convent with Habitat for Humanity-MidOhio to construct single family homes with each address having its own set of loan documents. ($1,100,000.00) 2539-2025 Read for the First Time
  31. CA CONSENT ACTIONS
  32. 32 RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION:
  33. 33 DORANS
  34. CA-1 To Recognize and Celebrate Chad Dworkin as the 2025 Recipient of the Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio’s Outstanding Pro Bono Collaboration Award 0212X-2025 Adopted Pass
  35. CA-2 To Recognize and Celebrate Vivian Opelt as the 2025 Recipient of the Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio’s Outstanding Service by an Individual Award 0215X-2025 Adopted Pass
  36. CA-3 To Recognize and Celebrate Gretchen Lipari as the 2025 Recipient of the Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio’s Outstanding Pro Bono Collaboration Award 0216X-2025 Adopted Pass
  37. CA-4 To Recognize and Celebrate Barnes & Thornburg LLP as the 2025 Recipient of the Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio’s Exceptional Service by a Law Firm or Corporation Award 0217X-2025 Adopted Pass
  38. CA-5 To Recognize and Celebrate Frederick D. Benton, Jr., L.P.A. as the 2025 Recipient of the Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio’s Pro Bono Powerhouse Award 0218X-2025 Adopted Pass
  39. CA-6 To Recognize and Celebrate Carol Rieger-Taylor as the 2025 Recipient of the Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio’s In the Trenches Award 0219X-2025 Adopted Pass
  40. CA-7 To Recognize and Celebrate Rod Reuscher as the 2025 Recipient of the Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio’s Pro Bono Impact Award 0220X-2025 Adopted Pass
  41. 41 FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  42. CA-8 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to modify CDBG Subrecipient Agreements with community-based partners to undertake eligible activities; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00) 1466-2025 Approved Pass
  43. CA-9 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to renew a contract with The Jasper Group International, Inc for the extended warranty, maintenance, support and monitoring services for Hewlett Packard servers and EMC data storage equipment; and to authorize the expenditure of $51,112.00 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating Fund. ($51,112.00) 2397-2025 Approved Pass
  44. CA-10 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to modify and extend a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Voice, Video, and Data, Cabling Hardware, and Services with E2 Optics LLC; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00) 2433-2025 Approved Pass
  45. 45 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS: BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  46. CA-11 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a not-for-profit service contract with the Columbus Next Generation Corporation for the purpose of purchasing/acquiring and developing key urban real property assets in targeted central city areas in an amount up to $500,000.00; to authorize an expenditure up to $500,000.00 from the General Fund Budget; and to authorize the advancement of funds on a pre-determined schedule. ($500,000.00) 2461-2025 Approved Pass
  47. 47 PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  48. CA-12 To authorize the Director of Public Service to submit applications for the Local Transportation Improvement Program and State Capital Improvement Program 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) 2438-2025 Approved Pass
  49. CA-13 To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer funds between projects within the Streets and Highways Bond 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 Intersection - Greenlawn - Thurman at High 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; and to authorize the expenditure of $545,000.00 from the Streets & Highways Bond Fund. ($545,000.00) 2467-2025 Approved Pass
  50. CA-14 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents necessary to release a portion of the Winton Road easement to allow for the property to clear title so the site can be redeveloped. ($500.00) 2470-2025 Approved Pass
  51. CA-15 To appropriate funds within the Street and Highway Improvement Fund; to authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to enter into contract with Ribway Engineering Group, Inc., for the Roadway - Shannon Road at Greenway Vista Apts project; and to authorize the expenditure of $300,000.00 from the Street and Highway Improvement Fund. ($300,000.00) 2478-2025 Approved Pass
  52. CA-16 To appropriate funds within the Street and Highway Improvement Fund; to authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to enter into contract with CESO, Inc., for the Intersection - Central College Road at Harlem Road project; and to authorize the expenditure of $150,000.00 from the Street and Highway Improvement Fund. ($150,000.00) 2480-2025 Approved Pass
  53. 53 NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR. WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  54. CA-17 To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with The EDGE Group, Inc. for the Mason Run Park Development Project; to authorize the transfer of $389,409.08 between the General Fund Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and the Recreation and Parks Bond Fund; to authorize the appropriation of $389,409.08 in the Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the appropriation of $33,344.11 within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the transfer of $33,344.11 within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2025 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the expenditure of $423,090.00 from the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund and Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($423,090.00) 2389-2025 Approved Pass
  55. CA-18 To authorize and direct the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into a grant agreement with the Ohio Arts Council and accept a grant in the amount of $14,372.00 for Fran Ryan Center Arts Programming; and to authorize the appropriation of $14,372.00 in the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund and declare an emergency. ($14,372.00) 2412-2025 Approved Pass
  56. 56 WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, & LABOR: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  57. CA-19 To amend the Management Compensation Plan, Ordinance No. 2713-2013, as amended, by amending Section 5(D) and Section 5(E); and to declare an emergency. ($0.00) 2498-2025 Approved Pass
  58. 58 HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. BEATTY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  59. CA-20 To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with Kaleidoscope Youth Center in support of its general operations; to authorize an appropriation of $23,520.00 within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; to authorize the expenditure of $50,000.00 within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($50,000.00) 2654-2025 Approved Pass
  60. 60 PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  61. CA-21 To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer and appropriate $98,210.00 within the General Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the Department of Finance and Management on behalf of the Municipal Court Clerk to use the Universal Term Contract (UTC) with Brown Enterprise Solutions, LLC, for the provision of computer equipment; to authorize the expenditure of $98,210.00 from the General Permanent Improvement Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($98,210.00) 2225-2025 Approved Pass
  62. CA-22 To authorize the Director of Public Safety to renew a contract with Heritage Health Solutions, Inc. for the Division of Police, for the purpose of processing, negotiating, and auditing prisoner medical claims; and to authorize the expenditure of $72,565.56 from the General Fund. ($72,565.56) 2309-2025 Approved Pass
  63. 63 PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  64. CA-23 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to establish a contract with Red Vest Supply LLC for the purchase of Hydra-tech Pump Parts and Accessories for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; and to authorize the expenditure of $82,924.38 from the Sewerage Operating Fund. ($82,924.38) 2359-2025 Approved Pass
  65. CA-24 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to establish a contract with DXP Enterprises Inc. for the purchase and delivery of Wemco Pumps for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; and to authorize the expenditure of $62,874.18 from the Sewerage Operating Fund. ($62,874.18) 2361-2025 Approved Pass
  66. CA-25 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to establish a contract with DXP Enterprises Inc. for the purchase of Yeomans Air Lift Ejector Parts (four inch) for the Division of Water Reclamation; and to authorize the expenditure of $90,439.66 from the Sewerage Operating Fund. ($90,439.66) 2365-2025 Approved Pass
  67. CA-26 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to renew for an additional year for a contract with Invizions, Inc. for Electrical Substation and Electrical Maintenance Services for the Division of Power. ($0.00) 2368-2025 Approved Pass
  68. CA-27 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to renew the contract for an additional year with The Paul Peterson Company for Traffic Control Services for the Division of Power; and to authorize the expenditure of $0.00 from the Power Operating Fund. ($0.00) 2369-2025 Approved Pass
  69. CA-28 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify an existing contract with i3 Milestone, LLC. by increasing funding for the Customer Self-Service Portal co-browsing licenses; and to authorize the expenditure of $45,000.00 split between the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($45,000.00) 2406-2025 Approved Pass
  70. CA-29 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Laboratory, Specialty and Industrial Gases with Airgas USA LLC; and to authorize the expenditure of $1.00. ($1.00) 2491-2025 Approved Pass
  71. CA-30 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a sole source contract with Cornerstone OnDemand, Inc. for Software Support and Maintenance of the Cornerstone Learning Management Software, CyberU Program; and to authorize the expenditure of $31,045.35 split between the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($31,045.35) 2530-2025 Approved Pass
  72. CA-31 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to renew the membership with the National Association of Clean Water Agencies for the Department of Public Utilities; and to authorize the expenditure of $60,640.00 from the Sewer Operating Sanitary Fund. ($60,640.00) 2534-2025 Approved Pass
  73. CA-32 To authorize the director of the Department of Public Utilities to execute those document(s) necessary to release the City’s easement rights described and recorded in Instrument Number 202208240122227, Recorder’s Office, Franklin County, Ohio. ($0.00) 2551-2025 Approved Pass
  74. 74 HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: HARDIN, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  75. CA-33 To authorize the Director of Development to accept deeds for real properties located at 503 W. Walnut Street (010-047939) and 566 W. Town Street (010-015023), Columbus, Ohio 43215 from the Central Ohio Community Improvement Corporation; to execute any and all necessary agreements and documents for the conveyance of the same; and to execute lease agreements with Franklinton Arts District, an Ohio nonprofit corporation. ($0.00) 2502-2025 Approved Pass
  76. CA-34 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute any and all necessary agreements and deeds for conveyance of title of one parcel of real property (168 S Harris Ave.) held in the Land Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program. ($0.00) 2519-2025 Approved Pass
  77. CA-35 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute any and all necessary agreements and deeds for conveyance of title of one parcel of real property (922 Ann St.) held in the Land Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program. ($0.00) 2520-2025 Approved Pass
  78. CA-36 To set forth a statement of municipal services and zoning conditions to be provided to the area contained in a proposed annexation (AN25-020) of 150.5± Acres in Norwich Township to the city of Columbus as required by the Ohio Revised Code and to declare an emergency. ($0.00) 2637-2025 Approved Pass
  79. 79 RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  80. 79 Approval of the Consent Agenda Pass
  81. 80 APPOINTMENTS
  82. CA-37 Appointment of Captain Matt Parrish, Columbus Division of Fire, 3675 Parsons Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43207, to serve on the OneOhio Region 1 Board of Governance, with a new term expiration date of July 25, 2027 (biography attached). A0137-2025 Read and Approved Pass
  83. SR EMERGENCY, POSTPONED AND 2ND READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION
  84. 83 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS: BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  85. SR-1 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a grant agreement with the Community Partners Youth Development Organization, Inc., an Ohio nonprofit corporation, in an amount of up to $1,000,000.00 for construction expenses at 1878-1890 E. Main Street; to authorize the appropriation of funds within the Income Set Aside Subfund and the Development Taxable Bonds Fund; to authorize the transfer of cash between the Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and the Development Taxable Bond Fund; to authorize the expenditure within the Development Taxable Bonds Fund in an amount up to $1,000,000.00; to allow for payment of grant funds on a predetermined schedule; to allow reimbursement of expenses incurred prior to the creation of the purchase order; and to declare an emergency. ($1,000,000.00) 2576-2025 Approved Pass
  86. 85 PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  87. SR-2 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service, or a designee, to enter into contract with GMG Capital Inc. dba Alexander Hauling for the provision of snow removal and de-icing services this winter; to waive the competitive bidding requirements of the Columbus City Codes; to authorize the expenditure of $144,000.00 from the Street Construction Maintenance and Repair Fund for that purpose; and to declare an emergency. ($144,000.00) 2140-2025 Approved Pass
  88. SR-3 To appropriate funds within the Street and Highway Improvement Fund; to authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to enter into contract with Compass Infrastructure Group, LLC, for the Intersection - Brice Road and Shannon Road project; and to authorize the expenditure of $500,000.00 from the Street and Highway Improvement Fund. ($500,000.00) 2215-2025 Approved Pass
  89. SR-4 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 Bikeway Development - Tussing Road SUP Brice Road to Hines Road project; to authorize the City Attorney's Office, Real Estate Division, to negotiate with property owners to acquire the additional rights of way necessary to complete this project; to authorize the expenditure of $1,300,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund. ($1,300,000.00) 2228-2025 Approved Pass
  90. 89 NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR. WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  91. SR-5 To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to modify an existing contract with Smoot Construction Company of Ohio for the Hoover Amenities Project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation within the Water Bond Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $2,137,754.93 from the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund and the Water Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($2,137,754.93) 2388-2025 Approved Pass
  92. SR-6 To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Ironsite, Inc. for the Three Creeks Wetland Restoration Project; to authorize the appropriation of $107,500.00 within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the transfer of $107,500.00 within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2025 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the expenditure of $957,500.00 from the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund and Permanent Improvement Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($957,500.00) 2391-2025 Approved Pass
  93. SR-7 To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Franklin Park Conservatory for the administration and implementation of the Franklin Park Master Plan and related capital improvement projects in the amount of $2,000,000.00; to authorize the transfer of $2,000,000.00 between the General Fund Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and the Recreation and Parks Bond Fund; to authorize the appropriation of $2,000,000.00 in the Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $2,000,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($2,000,000.00) (amended by ord. 2730-2025 passed on 10/27/2025 -LG) 2394-2025 Approved Pass
  94. 93 PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  95. SR-8 To authorize the Director of Public Safety to enter into a contract with UKG Kronos Systems LLC, for the Division of Fire, for UKG TeleStaff Cloud subscription services; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes; to authorize the contract as multi-year and renewable; to authorize the expenditure of $172,800.00 for Year 1 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($172,800.00) 2540-2025 Approved Pass
  96. 95 PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  97. SR-9 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract renewal with Woolpert, Inc. Geographic Information System (GIS) professional services; to authorize the expenditure of $150,000.00 split between the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds; and to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Code. ($150,000.00) 2529-2025 Approved Pass
  98. 97 ADJOURNMENT Adjourn this Regular Meeting
  99. 98 THERE WILL BE NO COUNCIL MEETING ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2025 IN OBSERVANCE OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES' DAY . THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL WILL BE MONDAY, OCTOBER 20TH.
  100. 98 ADJOURNMENT Adjourn this Regular Meeting Pass
  101. 99 ADJOURNED AT 6:00 PM