REGULAR MEETING NO.53 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, NOVEMBER 3, 2025 at 5:00 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
ROLL CALL
READING AND DISPOSAL OF THE JOURNAL
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE JOURNAL
COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS RECEIVED BY CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 29, 2025
New Type: D1, D3, D5
To: Ruba LLC
Senor Antonio Street Tacos
525 Lazelle Rd
Westerville, OH 43081
Permit #: 10007281-1
Transfer Type: D5, D6
To: Taqueria Mi Casita LLC
Taqueria Mi Casita
164 N Wilson Rd & Bsmt
Columbus, OH 43204
From: Kon Ko Lon LLC
164 N Wilson Rd
Columbus, OH 43204
Permit #: 10007085-1
New Type: D5, D3
To: Island Bar Cuisine
1399 S Hamilton Rd
Columbus, OH 43227
Permit #: 10005151-2
Transfer Type: D5, D6
To: AWADH Restaurants LLC
Taste of Awadh by Chef Anand
3011 Olentangy River Rd
Columbus, OH 43202
From: Anand India Inc
3011 Olentangy River Rd
Columbus, OH 43202
Permit #: 10006658-1
Transfer Type: C1, C2
To: DHOW LLC
1925 Lockbourne Road
Columbus, OH 43207
From: Express Drive Thru
1925 Lockbourne Rd
Columbus, OH 43207
Permit #: 10006868-1
New Type: D1, D3
To: Dionne Supreme Studio
Dionne Supreme Studio LLC
1239 North High Street
Columbus, OH 43201
Permit #: 10008199-1
Transfer Type: D1, D3, D2
To: Echo Bar & Lounge LLP
797 St Clair Avenue
Columbus, OH 43203
From: Boozy Bubbles LLC
1881 N Pearl St 1st FL
Columbus, OH 43201
Permit #: 10006810-1
New Type: C1, C2, D6
To: Parsons Drive Thru and Smoke LLC
2505 Parsons Ave
Columbus, OH 43207
Permit #: 10001965-1
Transfer Type: C1, C2
To: 1327 Livingston Market LLC
1327 E Livingston Ave
Columbus, OH 43205
From: Rayan Market Inc
1327 Livingston Ave
Columbus, OH 43205
Permit #: 10006697-1
Advertise Date: 11/8/25
Agenda Date: 11/3/25
Return Date: 11/13/25
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION
DAY-ACHAUER
To recognize and honor Veterans Day in the City of Columbus, and commend the work of Franklin Veterans Service Commission
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
FIRST READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION
FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology, on behalf of the Civil Service Commission, to enter into a contract with Governmentjobs.com, Inc. (also known as NeoGov) for application hosting services; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes; and to authorize the expenditure of $189,551.14 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating Fund. ($189,551.14)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to modify an existing contract with OARnet/OSU for VMware software licensing, maintenance, and support, pursuant to Columbus City Codes sections relating to not-for-profit service contracts; and to authorize the expenditure of $218,292.48 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Fund. ($218,292.48)
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS: BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a Grant Agreement with Elevate Northland in an amount of up to $320,216.25 to advance payment for the planning, design, and construction of a new community center space to continue providing training and business incubation assistance to the Northland community; to authorize the transfer of funds with the Northland TIF Fund; to appropriate funds within the Northland TIF Fund; to authorize the expenditure of up to $320,216.25 from the Northland TIF Fund; and to allow for the reimbursement of expenditures prior to the purchase order with the Grant Agreement expiring on December 31 2026. ($320,216.25)
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
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 Broad Street Phase project ($0.00)
To authorize the Director of Public Service to execute grant and other requisite agreements with the Central Ohio Transit Authority for the acceptance and administration of said grants for projects approved to received 2026 Transit Supportive Infrastructure Program funds; and to authorize expenditure of any awarded fund and the refund of any unused funds. ($0.00)
To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of funds within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a contract modification with Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, Inc. in connection with the Intersection - Greenlawn Avenue - Thurman Avenue at High Street project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $50,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund to pay for the project. ($50,000.00)
To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of funds within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to enter into contract with Orchard, Hiltz & McCliment, Inc. for the Bikeway - Broad Street Urban Trail - Washington Avenue to Alum Creek Trail project; and to authorize the expenditure of $1,875,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund. ($1,875,000.00)
To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a contract modification with Cultivate Geospatial Solutions, LLC in connection with the Asset Information Management System; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $185,000.00 from the Street Construction, Maintenance, and Repair Fund. ($185,000.00)
To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of funds within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a contract modification with DHDC Engineering Consulting Services, Inc. in connection with the Roadway - Subsurface Utility Exploration Services project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $50,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund to pay for the project. ($50,000.00)
To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a contract modification with Glaus, Pyle, Schomer, Burns and DeHaven, Inc., dba GPD Associates in connection with the Roadway Improvements - Livingston Avenue - Front to Fourth project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $350,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund to pay for the project. ($350,000.00)
NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR. WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
To declare the City’s necessity and intent to appropriate and accept certain fee simple title and lesser real estate in order to complete the FRA Big Walnut Trail Little Turtle to Sunbury Road/Cherrybottom Park project. ($0.00)
To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to execute an intergovernmental agreement with the Regional Council of Governments for the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging, to authorize a transfer of appropriations between objects within the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund, to authorize the expenditure of $6,000,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund, and to waive relevant provisions of Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Codes relating to the sale of City owned personal property for donation to the COG-COAAA. ($6,000,000.00)
To authorize an expenditure correction of $207,318.75 from the Recreation and Parks Permanent Grant Fund to the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund to balance the Clean Ohio - Refugee Road, Mason Run Preservation grant and close it out prior to year end; to authorize the transfer of $37,412.14 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2025 Capital Improvements Budget; and to authorize the expenditure of $207,318.75 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund. ($207,318.75)
To authorize an expenditure correction of $437,700.00 from the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund to the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund to be applied towards the costs of tree plantings; and to authorize the expenditure of $437,700.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund. ($437,700.00)
HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. BEATTY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept grant funds from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in the amount of $3,382,868.00 and any additional funds for the Ryan White Part A HIV Care grant program; to authorize the appropriation of $3,382,868.00 and any additional funds awarded from the unapppropriated balance of the Health Department Grants Fund; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer appropriations between object classes for the Ryan White Part A HIV Care grant program. ($3,382,868.00)
PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. ALL MEMBERS
To authorize and direct the Administrative and Presiding Judge of the Franklin County Municipal Court to accept a grant award from the State of Ohio, Department of Rehabilitation and Correction; to appropriate $200,215.00 from the unappropriated balance of the general government grant fund to the Franklin County Municipal Court. ($200,215.00)
PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with Cornerstone Maintenance Services, Ltd. for HVAC and air purification maintenance services at various Department of Public Utilities facilities; to waive competitive bidding of the Columbus City Code; and to authorize the expenditure of $388,700.00 from the Sewer Operating Sanitary Fund and $10,000.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund. ($398,700.00)
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Driven Excavating, LLC, for the Atlanta Drive Area Water Line Improvements Project; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $5,896,817.62 from the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund for the contract; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for the project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $2,000.00 from the Water Bond Fund to pay for prevailing wage services. ($5,898,817.62)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a contract modification with DLZ Ohio, Inc. for the Construction Administration/Construction Inspection Services 2023-2025 contract; 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 $1,558,922.99 from the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund to pay for the project. ($1,558,922.99)
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Performance Pipelining, Inc., for the Blueprint Hilltop 1 - Palmetto/Westgate Lateral Lining Project 2 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 $8,275,325.55 from the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund and the Sanitary Bond Fund to pay for the project. ($8,275,325.55)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a service agreement with Thinkwell, LLC. for Leadership Development Program Services; and to authorize the expenditure of $267,683.75 split between the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($267,683.75)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to establish a contract with BEC Enterprises LLC II, for the purchase and delivery of a water flusher truck for the Department of Public Utilities; to waive competitive bidding of the Columbus City Code; and to authorize the expenditure of $325,353.00 from the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund. ($325,353.00)
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate current and pending Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreements for the purchase of Water Treatment Chemicals for the Division of Water; to authorize the transfer of $4,300,000.00 between object classes in the water operating fund; to authorize the expenditure of $8,300,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund. ($8,300,000.00)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to establish a contract with Best Equipment Co., Inc for the purchase and delivery of a combination jetting and vacuum trailer for the Department of Public Utilities; and to authorize the expenditure of $198.974.00 from the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund. ($198,974.00)
To authorize the director of the Department of Public Utilities to execute those document(s) necessary to release a portion the City’s sanitary easement rights described and recorded in Instrument Number 202407180071846, Recorder’s Office, Franklin County, Ohio. ($0.00)
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to apply for, receive and execute the US EPA Midsize and Large Drinking Water System Infrastructure Resilience and Sustainability Program funding; to authorize the execution of grant and other requisite agreements funded with said US EPA grants and providing for the acceptance and administration of said grant award on behalf of the Department of Public Utilities; to authorize the expenditure of any awarded funds and the refund of any unused funds. ($0.00)
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract, in accordance with sole source provisions of City Code, with ADS Environmental Services LLC. for the purchase of PRISM cloud-based data management software for the Division of Water Reclamation; and to authorize the expenditure of $49,000.00 from the Sewer Operating Sanitary Fund. ($49,000.00)
HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: HARDIN, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
This ordinance authorizes the appropriation and expenditure in an amount up to $502,585.15 of HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME-ARP) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a Subrecipient Not For Profit Service Contract with Community Housing Network Inc. in an amount up to $502,585.15 to provide supportive services for residents that are deemed eligible under the HOME-ARP guidelines at Touchstone Field Place II; and authorizes the expenditure prior to the purchase order within the contract term date of November 1, 2025 through July 31, 2030. ($502,585.15)
RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
REMY
To amend Chapter 2509 of the Columbus City Codes to enact Section 2509.11 to establish the requirement for an emergency power supply when an electric motor-driven fire pump is installed within a structure. ($0.00)
CONSENT ACTIONS
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION:
REMY
To recognize and commend Mrs. Melissa Thompkins for her leadership and service in advancing community justice and empowerment in the Milo-Grogan neighborhood.
HARDIN
To recognize and honor Dr. J.S. Jindal for receiving Enduring Hope Award for his lifelong dedication to spiritual growth, interfaith understanding, and the promotion of cultural and moral values that have enriched the social and religious fabric of Central Ohio.
To Recognize and Honor the Consecration of Bishop Brian Williams and His Faithful Service to the City of Columbus
To recognize and celebrate the great works of the Columbus Section of the National Council of Negro Women
FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology, on behalf of the Departments of Finance and Management and Public Service, to enter into a contract with Tritech Software Systems, a CentralSquare company, for maintenance and support of the CentralSquare (Lucity) Work and Asset Management Systems in accordance with the provisions of sole source procurement of the Columbus City Codes; and to authorize the expenditure of $52,391.28 from the Department of Technology, Information Services operating fund. ($52,391.28)
To authorize the assignment of all past, present and future business done by the City of Columbus with T4S Partners Inc., to Kanchi Technologies 2i LLC; to authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to renew a contract with Kanchi Technologies 2i LLC, formerly T4S Partners Inc., for support and maintenance of Ivanti Neurons software; to authorize the modification of an existing agreement with Kanchi Technologies 2i LLC, formerly T4S Partners, Inc., through the extension of a purchase order for an additional year; and to authorize the expenditure of $98,356.20 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating Fund. ($98,356.20)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Department of Technology, to associate all general budget reservations resulting from this ordinance with a pre-established universal term contract/purchase agreement with AT&T for data services; to authorize the expenditure of $126,000.00 for the above-described purpose to continue the City of Columbus, Columbus City Schools Voice-Over-Internet-Protocol (VOIP) telephone project; and to declare an emergency. ($126,000.00)
To authorize the Director of Technology, on behalf of the Department of Finance and Management, to enter in an agreement with Euna Solutions, Inc. for the Strategic Budgeting and Planning Solution; to authorize the expenditure in an amount not to exceed $405,000.00 from the Information Services General Obligation Bond Fund; to authorize payment for reasonable travel, food, and non-alcoholic beverages expenses related to contract implementation; and to declare an emergency. ($405,000.00)
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to modify and extend the contract for the option to purchase Remanufactured and OEM Ink Cartridges with US Laser LLC, and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS: BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
To repeal Ordinance No. 1515-2011; to certify the estimated population of the Hayden Run New Community District; to adopt an alternative method of selecting successor members to the board of trustees of the Hayden Run Community Development Authority in accordance with R.C. Chapter 349; and to appoint four members to the board of trustees of the Hayden Run Community Development Authority. ($0.00)
To authorize an amendment to the Grant Agreement dated December 12, 2023 between the City and North Market Development Authority, Inc.; to authorize the transfer and expenditure of up to $125,000.00 from the General Fund; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $375,000.00 from the Neighborhood Economic Development Fund pursuant Grant Agreement and the amendment to the Grant Agreement; to allow for the advancement and reimbursement of funds for the Grantee’s daily operation of the North Market during calendar years 2023, 2024, and 2025 including operations incurred prior to any purchase order for this grant pursuant to that agreement and amendment; and to declare an emergency. ($500,000.00)
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents necessary for the City to grant a Revocable Encroachment Easement to Eastglen Professional Condominium First Amendment Eastglen Professional Condominium Association to allow a portion of their sign at 6499 East Broad Street to remain on City property within existing right-of-way. ($0.00)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents necessary for the City to grant a Revocable Encroachment Easement to GWB Realty LLC to allow a portion of their sign to remain on City property within existing right-of-way at 7077 East Broad Street. ($0.00)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents necessary for the transfer of a 0.068 acre portion of right-of-way near Western Avenue to Effler Commercial, LLC or an affiliated entity, provided said entity is the owner of all property abutting the right-of-way at the time of transfer. ($0.00)
To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement budget; to authorize the transfer of funds within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a contribution or reimbursement agreement with the Franklin County Engineer’s Office and to provide funding to the same relative to the completion of the LinkUS TSI Feasibility Studies; to authorize the expenditure of $79,051.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($79,051.00)
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to establish purchase orders and contracts with multiple vendors for the purchase of various traffic management and control commodities for the Department of Public Service; to authorize the expenditure of $100,000.00 or more in a fiscal year against universal term contracts; to authorize the expenditure of up to $400,000.00 from the Street Construction, Maintenance for the purchase of various traffic management and control commodities; and to declare an emergency. ($400,000.00)
To accept the plat titled “Tuttle Redevelopment” from Vision Daimler Tuttle Crossing, LLC; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR. WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with General Temperature Control, Incorporated for the Marion Franklin Boiler Replacement 2025 Project; to authorize the expenditure of $143,300.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($143,300.00)
HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. BEATTY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
To authorize and direct the City Auditor to authorize payment to The Saunders Company LLC per invoice approved by the Department Director (or designee) in an amount not to exceed $19,456.74; and to declare an emergency. ($19,456.74)
To authorize the Board of Health to accept a grant from the Franklin County Board of Health in the amount of $150,000.00; to authorize the appropriation of $150,000.00 to the Health Department in the Health Department Grants Fund; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer appropriations between object classes for the 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. ($150,000.00)
To authorize the Executive Director of CelebrateOne, on behalf of CelebrateOne, to modify a grant agreement with Restoring Our Own Through Transformation (ROOTT) for holistic, community-oriented Perinatal Support Doula care; to allow reimbursement for grant expenses dating back to January 1st 2025; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
To authorize the Board of Health to enter into a contract with The Ohio State University for Sexually Transmitted Infection Surveillance Network (SSuN) Grant Program for the provision of services allowable under the grant for persons receiving STI services; to authorize the expenditure of $85,537.00 from the Health Department Grants Fund to pay the costs thereof; and to declare an emergency. ($85,537.00)
To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept funds from the Franklin County Chemical Emergency Preparedness Advisory Council (CEPAC) in the amount of $80,193.00; to authorize the appropriation of $80,193.00 to the unappropriated balance of the Health Department Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($80,193.00)
To authorize and direct the Board of Health to modify an existing not-for-profit contract with Ohio State University Physicians (OSUP) to add funding in the amount of $10,000.00 for the current contract period of January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025; to authorize the expenditure not to exceed $10,000.00 from the Health Department Grant fund; and to declare an emergency. ($10,000.00)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to accept and execute a private grant from Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund (CFE) in an amount up to $50,000.00 to incorporate legacy planning into the financial counseling services that the Financial Empowerment Center currently offers; to authorize the appropriation in an amount up to $50,000.00 which will be reimbursed upon receipt of the grant funds at various stages of the process; to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute a not-for-profit service contract with Jewish Family Service the expenditure in an amount up to $25,000.00 for year one of the grant and be effective as of June 1, 2025 and the additional $25,000.00 to be entered into in year two of the grant; and to declare an emergency. ($50,000.00)
PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. ALL MEMBERS
To authorize and direct the Director of the Department of Finance and Management on behalf of the Municipal Court Clerk to use the State Term Contract and modify the existing contract with FedEx for the provision of commercial carrier service; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
To authorize the Director of Public Safety to enter into an agreement with the Ohio Traffic Safety Office, State of Ohio, to participate in the DUI Interceptor Program - FFY26; to authorize an appropriation of $381,222.94 from the unappropriated balance of the General Government Grant Fund to the Division of Police to cover the costs associated with this project; and to declare an emergency. ($381,222.94)
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to modify past, present and future contract(s) and purchase orders from Phoenix Safety Outfitters LLC to Fire Acquisition Company, LLC; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
To authorize the City Attorney to spend City funds to acquire and accept in good faith certain fee simple and lesser real estate located in the vicinity of 4600 Kenny Road; to contract for associated professional services in order for the Department of Public Utilities to timely complete the acquisition of Real Estate for the 2021 General Construction Contract - Sanitary Task 4600 Kenny Road Sewer Reconstruction; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Sanitary Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($180,000.00)
To authorize the City Attorney to spend City funds to acquire and accept in good faith certain fee simple and lesser real estate located in the vicinity of Village of Lockbourne on the City’s southeast side for the Big Walnut Interceptor Lockbourne Subtrunk Canal Road Area Project; to contract for associated professional services needed for the acquisition of Real Estate; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Sanitary Bond Fund; to authorize an expenditure of up to $170,000.00 within the Sanitary Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($170,000.00)
To authorize the City Attorney to spend City funds to acquire and accept in good faith certain fee simple and lesser real estate located in the vicinity of Tuttle Park for the Lower Olentangy Tunnel - Phase 1 project; to contract for associated professional services in order for the Department of Public Utilities to timely complete the acquisition of Real Estate for the project; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Sanitary Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($50,000.00)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into Water Resource Restoration Sponsor Program agreements with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, the Arc of Appalachia, and the Appalachia Ohio Alliance; to execute those documents necessary to enter into these sponsorship agreements; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: HARDIN, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into and accept a grant from the Ohio Department of Health to utilize the remaining funds from the original grant for the Lead-Safe Renovation, Repair and Painting program; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Building and Zoning Services to enter into contract with Touchstone IQ LLC for software licensing, maintenance, and technical services in accordance with the provisions of sole source procurement of Columbus City Codes; and to authorize the expenditure of $155,740.00 from the Development Services Fund. ($155,740.00)
To accept the application (AN25-015) of 3812 Powell Road LLC for the annexation of certain territory containing 1.4± acres in Orange Township. ($0.00)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a contract with Coliseum Home Improvements to increase funding in an amount up to $250,000.00 and modify the scope of service to include performing lead safe renovations at shelters, transitional housing, and dormitory style living facilities; to authorize the expenditure in an amount up to $250,000.00 from the General Government Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($250,000.00)
To authorize the Director of the Department Development to modify a grant agreement with R.H. Brown & Company, LLC to extend the agreement term to December 31, 2026. ($0.00)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a not-for-profit service contract in an amount up to $44,000.00 with The Homeless Families Foundation; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $44,000.00 from the Housing Business Tax Incentive fund; to authorize payment for reasonable food and non-alcoholic beverages for residents; to approve expenditures incurred prior to the approval of the purchase order; and to declare an emergency. ($44,000.00)
To set forth a statement of municipal services and zoning conditions to be provided to the area contained in a proposed annexation (AN25-024) of 4.6± Acres in Mifflin Township to the city of Columbus as required by the Ohio Revised Code and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
To set forth a statement of municipal services and zoning conditions to be provided to the area contained in a proposed annexation (AN25-025) of 15.3± Acres in Franklin Township to the city of Columbus as required by the Ohio Revised Code and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
To set forth a statement of municipal services and zoning conditions to be provided to the area contained in a proposed annexation (AN25-023) of 0.6± Acres in Prairie Township to the city of Columbus as required by the Ohio Revised Code and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
APPOINTMENTS
To appoint Pari Sabety, 3192 Morningside Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43202 to serve on the Columbus Board of Tax Review with a new term expiration date of November 15, 2026 (resume attached).
To reappoint Ashley S. Ingram, 98 Hamilton Park, Columbus, Ohio 43203 to serve on the Columbus Board of Tax Review with a new term expiration date of November 15, 2026 (resume attached).
Reappointment of Scott North, Porter Wright Morris & Arthur, 41 S. High St., Columbus, OH 43215, to serve on the Columbus Next Generation Corporation Board with a new term expiration date of April 30th, 2027 (resume attached).
EMERGENCY, POSTPONED AND 2ND READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS: BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
To accept the recommendations of the 2025 Columbus Tax Incentive Review Council regarding the continuation, modification or cancellation of all property tax incentives based on the evaluation of Reporting Year 2024; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
To repeal Ordinance No. 2059-2025 in its entirety; to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into the Grant Agreement with the Hilltop RISE Economic Community Development Corp. for one million two hundred thousand dollars ($1,200,000.00) for the purpose of funding property acquisition and related costs to allow Hilltop RISE Economic Community Development Corp. to redevelop about two mixed-use projects located at approximately 3085-3093 West Broad Street and 3095-3099 West Broad Street along the LinkUS West Broad Street bus rapid transit corridor; to authorize the transfer, appropriation, and expenditure of the funds deposited within the Old Dublin Road TIF Fund; to advance payment up to the full amount of the grant per a predetermined schedule; to allow for advanced payment of expenditures incurred prior to the purchase order; and to declare an emergency. (1,200,000.00)
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
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 Broad Street Phase project. ($0.00)
NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR. WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into contract with Harrell's, LLC for the purchase of Golf Course pesticides for the Recreation and Parks Department; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of $274,491.14 for the purchase of golf turf pesticides from the Recreation and Parks Operating fund; and to declare an emergency. ($274,491.14)
To authorize the City Clerk to enter a grant agreement with Columbus Recreation and Parks Foundation; to authorize an expenditure from the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($15,000.00)
HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. BEATTY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
To authorize the Executive Director, Office of CelebrateOne, and the Board of Health, to accept a grant from the Ohio Department of Children and Youth in the amount of $1,462,800.00 for the Maternal and Infant Vitality Initiative Project through June 30 2027; to authorize the appropriation of up to $1,462,800.00 from the City’s General Government Grant Fund and to declare an emergency. ($1,462,800.00)
To authorize the Board of Health to enter into a contract with DAS Health Ventures, LLC., for data archival and hosting services for the period of November 15, 2025, through December 31, 2025, in an amount not to exceed $55,300.00; to authorize the expenditure of $55,300.00 from the Health Department Grant fund; to waive competitive bidding requirements; and to declare an emergency. ($55,300.00)
PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a Guaranteed Maximum Reimbursement Agreement with Western Property, LLC for the Upper Scioto West Subtrunk - West Of Cosgray Road Jameson Estates project; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation within the Sanitary Bond Fund; to authorize an expenditure of up to $7,328,451.00 from the Sanitary Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($7,328,451.00)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a contract modification with Prime Construction Management & Survey, Inc. for the Construction Administration/Construction Inspection Services 2023-2025 contract; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation and transfer of funds from the Water Reserve Fund to the WSRLA Loan Fund and to the Water Fresh Water Market Rate Fund; to appropriate funds in the WSRLA Loan Fund and in the Water Fresh Water Market Rate Fund; to authorize the application and acceptance of loan funding from the Ohio Water Development Authority Direct Loan Program; to authorize the expenditure of funds from the WSRLA Loan Fund and in the Water Fresh Water Market Rate Fund to pay for this contract modification; and to declare an emergency. ($1,560,653.95)
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with JLD Construction Services, LLC, for the Lead Service Line Replacement-Part 2 Project; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $10,000,000.00 from the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund for the contract; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for the project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $2,000.00 from the Water Bond Fund to pay for prevailing wage services; and to declare an emergency. ($10,002,000.00)
HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: HARDIN, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a grant agreement with the Tony R Wells Foundation dba The Wells Foundation in an amount up to $514,100.00 to provide assistance to individuals facing housing instability; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $514,100.00 from the Housing Business Tax Incentive fund; to extend the agreement to March 31, 2026; to authorize advance payments per a predetermined schedule; and to declare an emergency. ($514,100.00)
To authorize and direct the Board of Health to enter into grant agreements with the Mid-Ohio Foodbank dba Mid-Ohio Food Collective, the Children’s Hunger Alliance, Lifecare Alliance, and Columbus City Schools in support of their respective food distribution operations; to authorize the transfer of $695,000.00 within the General Fund; to authorize the appropriation of funds, including any additional funds, form the unappropriated balance of the Health Special Revenue Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $695,000.00 from Health Special Revenue Fund; to authorize the expenditure of funds on reasonable food and non-alcoholic beverage expenses; and to declare an emergency. ($695,000.00)
RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
BARROSO DE PADILLA
To amend Chapter 2335 of the Columbus City Codes in order to require pay transparency in job postings; to repeal the existing Chapter 2335.
ADJOURNMENT
THERE WILL BE NO COUNCIL MEETING ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2025 IN OBSERVANCE OF VETERANS DAY. THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL WILL BE MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17TH.
ADJOURNED AT 6:15 PM
Approval of the Consent Agenda