Columbus City Council approves ADU zoning changes, utility rate updates, large budget transfers, and multiple contracts (Nov. 24, 2025)

REGULAR MEETING NO. 57 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, NOVEMBER 24, 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 NOVEMBER 19, 2025 New Type: C1, C2, D6 To: Hamro Manakamana LLC 2756 Brice Rd Reynoldsburg, OH 43068 Permit # : 10007347-1 New Type: C1, C2, D6 To: HMY LLC 6520 Hayden Run Rd Suite 1 Hilliard, OH 43026 Permit #: 10010268-1 Transfer Type: C2, C1 To: Harrisons Drive Thru LLC 350 West 3rd Avenue Columbus, OH 43201 From: Ziggy’s Drive Thru LLC Ziggy’s Drive Thru LLC 350 W 3rd Ave Columbus, OH 43201 Permit #: 10008489-1 Transfer Type: D2, D1, D3, D3A To: Kulture Café & Bar LLC Kulture Café & Bar LLC 1005 Mediterranean Ave Columbus, OH 43229 From: Lounge 32 LLC Lounge 32 LLC 4309 Roosevelt DR Middletown, OH 45044 Permit #: 10010424-1 New Type: C2, C1, D6 To: 14-0 Cassady LLC 1443 N High St 14-0 Market 1443 N High St Columbus, OH 43201 Permit #: 10010489-1 Transfer Type: C2, C1 To: Menahil Afridi LLC Menahil Afridi LLC 219 W 8th Ave Columbus, OH 43201 From: K Brothers Investments LLC K Brothers Investments LLC 219 W 8th Ave Columbus, OH 43201 Permit #: 10002136-2 New Type: D2 To: 614 Bar & Grill LLC DBA 614 Bar & Grill LLC 240 S Fourth St Columbus, OH 43215 Permit #: 08112386-1 New Type: C2, C1 To: Maher Broad Steet Inc Jimmy Carry Out 2445 W Broad St Columbus, OH 43204 Permit #: 10010595-1 Advertise Date: 11/29/25 Agenda Date: 11/24/25 Return Date: 12/4/25

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 Department of Human Resources, to enter into a contract with iReportSource, Inc. for technical support, maintenance, and hosting of the iReport software system in accordance with the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Code; and to authorize the expenditure of $119,000.00 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating Fund. ($119,000.00)

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to renew a contract, on behalf of the Facilities Management Division, with Winnscapes, Inc. for snow removal services; and to authorize the expenditure of $250,712.88 from the general fund. ($250,712.88)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology (DoT), on behalf of the Mayor's Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI), to enter into a contract for the purchase of annual B2GNow software subscriptions, the provisioning and hosting of a citywide supplier diversity management system, as well as overall product maintenance, support, and professional services; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes; and to authorize the expenditure of $139,523.00 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating Fund. ($139,523.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology, on behalf of the Department of Public Safety, to enter into a sole source contract with Orion Communications, Inc. for the Workforce Management System; to authorize the expenditure of $67,682.00 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating Fund. ($67,682.00)

To authorize the Department of Technology, on behalf of the Department of Public Safety, Division of Police, to enter into a contract with Versaterm Public Safety US Inc. for support, maintenance, and hosting of the Crime Lab Information Management System in accordance with the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Code; and to authorize the expenditure of $87,805.58 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating Fund. ($87,805.58)

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS: BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS

To dissolve the Enterprise Zone Agreement with Hirschvogel Incorporated, and to direct the Director of the Department of Development to notify, as necessary, the local and state tax authorities of the dissolution. ($0.00)

To amend Ordinance No. 2039-2025; to terminate the authorization for the Director of the Department of Development to enter into an Economic Development Agreement between the City and Crawford Hoying, Ltd. and/or its affiliates. ($0.00)

To appropriate and authorize the expenditure or transfer of funds deposited or to be deposited in the Olentangy 315 South TIF Fund, OhioHealth TIF Fund, and Olentangy & North Broadway Public Improvement TIF Fund pursuant to the following agreement; and to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into the Tax Increment Financing Agreement between the City and OP Development, LLC to reimburse for the costs of public infrastructure improvements described thereunder benefiting the developer’s Cardington Flats development on or adjacent to Franklin County Parcel ID No. 010-305900. ($0.00)

To appropriate and authorize the expenditure or transfer of funds deposited or to be deposited in the Albany Crossing TIF Fund pursuant to the following agreement; and to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into the Tax Increment Financing Agreement between the City and Hamilton Road Apartments II, LLC to reimburse for the costs of public infrastructure improvements described thereunder benefiting the developer’s second phase of VC Acres on or adjacent or Franklin County Parcel ID No. 010-302731. ($0.00)

PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS

To dedicate and name a tract of real property owned by the City as East Livingston Avenue. ($0.00)

NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR. WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS

To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into a grant agreement with the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) to support the Greenways Improvements 2025 Project and accept a grant in the amount of $435,931.86; and to authorize the appropriation of $435,931.86 in the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund. ($435,931.86)

To authorize the Director of Development to grant permanent and temporary easements to the City of Bexley for the construction of a bridge over Alum Creek. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to enter into grant agreement with I Know I Can not-for-profit agency in support of a Founders Scholarship; to authorize the expenditure from the General Fund for programming. ($20,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to enter into a grant agreement with Hilltop Rise Economic Community Development Corporation in support of the Envision Hilltop Plan implementation; to authorize the transfer of $222,000.00 within the Department of Neighborhoods 2025 General Fund Budget; to authorize the expenditure of $222,000.00; to authorize the payment of food and non-alcoholic beverage; and to allow advance funding per a predetermined schedule. ($222,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to enter into a grant agreement with City of Refuge GoodLife Foundation in support of Eastland Development for Growth and Equity Incorporation (EDGE, Inc.) in support of the Eastland for Everyone Plan implementation; and to authorize the expenditure from the General Fund; and to authorize the payment of food and non-alcoholic beverage; and to allow advance funding per a predetermined schedule. ($150,000.00)

To authorize the Director of Neighborhoods to enter into a Not-For-Profit General Service Contract with the Neighborhood Design Center for work associated with the implementation of the One Linden, Envision Hilltop, Eastland for Everyone community plans; and to authorize the expenditure from the General Fund. ($100,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to enter into a grant agreement with Greater Linden Business Network in support of Linden Economic Development Alliance for the implementation of the One Linden Plan; and to authorize the expenditures from the Department of Neighborhoods General Fund; and to authorize the payment of food and non-alcoholic beverage; and to allow advance funding per a predetermined schedule. ($194,000.00) (Amended by ord. 0734-2026 passed on 3/23/2026 -LG)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to enter into a grant agreement with Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc.- Eta Nu Nu Chapter in support of the One Linden Plan implementation; and to authorize the expenditure from the General Fund; and to authorize the payment of non-food related program expenses incurred starting November 1, 2025; and to allow food and/or non-alcoholic beverage expenses incurred after the effective date of the ordinance. ($50,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to enter into a grant agreement with Directions for Youth & Families, Inc. (DFYF); and to authorize the expenditure from the General Fund; and 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. ($18,000.00)

PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. ALL MEMBERS

To authorize the Department of Finance and Management to enter into contract with 908 Devices Inc. for the purchase of a MX908 handheld mass spectrometer chemical detection system, with requested accessories and associated shipping costs for the Division of Police, Organized Crime Bureau; and to authorize the expenditure of $79,761.33 from the FY24 JAG. ($79,761.33)

To authorize the Department of Finance and Management, to enter into contract to Harrison Trailers LLC for the purchase and delivery of a four-horse gooseneck trailer, with requested accessories, for the Division of Police Mounted Unit; to authorize the expenditure of $57,912.00 from the FY24 JAG. ($57,912.00)

PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify the marketing and branding agreement with Canvaas Consulting LLC; extending the end date of the contract to December 31, 2026. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a professional engineering services contract with Arcadis US, Inc. for the Jackson Pike Water Reclamation Plant Dewatering Improvements project; to authorize the appropriation of 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 $3,132,414.00 from the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund for the contract. ($3,132,414.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a professional engineering services contract with HDR Engineering, Inc. for the Southerly Water Reclamation Plant Dewatering Improvements project; to authorize the appropriation of 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 $3,446,125.60 from the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund for the contract. ($3,446,125.60)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a professional services contract with Advanced Engineering Consultants for design of the Circuit 576 and 577 Street Lighting Improvements project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation within the Electricity Bond Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $354,747.63 for the project. ($354,747.63)

To authorize the Director of Water and Power to modify a contract with Deer Valley Farm Supply for the Class B Liquid Biosolids Land Application Program to add additional funding; to authorize the expenditure of $250,000.00 from the Sanitary Sewerage Operating Fund. ($250,000.00)

This ordinance authorizes the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of Sustainable Columbus, to enter into a non-profit service contract with Solar United Neighbors (SUN) for the implementation of the Solar Co-Op Management program to support the City’s clean and equitable energy goals; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $319,500.00 from the Sustainable Columbus fund. ($319,500.00)

To authorize the Director of Water and Power to pay the annual discharge fees for fiscal year 2025 to the State of Ohio, Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, for the Division of Water Reclamation and the Division of Stormwater; and to authorize the expenditure of $82,800.00 from the Sewer Operating Sanitary Fund and $10,000.00 from the Storm Sewer Operating Fund. ($92,800.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to extend the contract with Power a Clean Future Ohio for the Sustainable Columbus Climate Action Plan Update. ($0.00)

HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: HARDIN, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS

To authorize the Director of Development to execute lease agreement for the property located at 435 W. State Street (010-042704). ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute any and all necessary agreements and deeds for conveyance of title of two parcels of real property (0000 E. Ave. and 0000 E. Ave.) held in the Land Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program. ($0.00) (repealed by ord. 0845-2026 passed on 4/13/2026 -LG)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute any and all necessary agreements and deeds for conveyance of title of four parcels of real property (666 Lock Ave.); (0000 Lock Ave.); (0000 Lock Ave.) and (0000 Lock Ave.) held in the Land Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program. ($0.00)

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 (836 E 5th Ave.) held in the Land Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program. ($0.00)

CONSENT ACTIONS

RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION

WYCHE

To recognize Lisa Boggs’ 100th Lunch Time Clean-up of Sullivant Avenue and celebrate her as a leader of the Hilltop Neighborhood

FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS

To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Office of Construction Management, to modify and increase the professional architectural / engineering services agreement with Abbot Studios Architects, for the Department of Public Service’s Marion Road Outpost Replacement project; to authorize a transfer of $268,393.71 within the Street Construction Maintenance & Repair Operating Fund; to authorize an expenditure up to $350,519.75 within the Street Construction Maintenance & Repair Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($350,519.75)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology, on behalf of Columbus Water & Power, to enter into a contract with enfoTech & Consulting, Inc. for annual software maintenance, support and professional services for the iPACS 5/GovOnline 5 system, in accordance with sole source provisions in the Columbus City Codes; to authorize the expenditure of up to $51,000.00 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($51,000.00)

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Sutphen OEM Parts and Services with Heritage Fire Equipment, LLC in accordance with the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Code; and to authorize the expenditure of $1.00. ($1.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to enter into a contract with My Cloud Logistics LLC, for the purchase of additional Bluebeam Revu software licenses and continued maintenance and support services for existing licenses and to authorize the expenditure of $46,800.89 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating fund and to declare an emergency. ($46,800.89)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to reserve and encumber 2025 funds from the Information Services Fund and the General Fund in the amount of $349,600.00 for various software maintenance, licensing, and support contracts renewing in the first quarter of 2026; to authorize the encumbrance of $50,000.00 from the Information Services Fund for unforeseen technology supply needs in the first quarter of 2026; and to declare an emergency. ($399,600.00)

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS: BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS

To authorize the Director of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion to enter into a grant agreement with the YWCA Columbus in support of the Restoring Community Conversations Outreach Project; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($30,000.00)

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 to release a portion of the Outerbelt Street easement to allow for the property to clear title to secure related bank loans. ($500.00)

To authorize the transfer of appropriation within the Municipal Motor Vehicle Tax fund; to authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into contracts with Fyda Freightliner Columbus, Inc. for the purchase of a diesel powered pothole patching truck; to authorize the expenditure of up to $318,819.00 from the Municipal Motor Vehicle Tax Fund to purchase the equipment; and to declare an emergency. ($318,819.00)

To accept the plat titled “Orchard Lakes Section 2” from Homewood Corporation; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into five (5) contracts for the option to purchase Asphalt & Concrete with Decker Construction Co,. Shelly Materials Inc., Hei-Way LLC; Kokosing Materials Inc., and Rap Management LLC. to authorize the expenditure of $5.00 from General Budget Reservation; and to declare an emergency. ($5.00)

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 renovation of the Traffic Management Center with 2K General Co.; to authorize the expenditure of up to $146,753.48 from the Street Construction Maintenance and Repair Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($146,753.48)

To accept the plat titled “Orchard Lakes Section 3” from Homewood Corporation; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To accept the plat titled “Sugar Farms Section 8” from Pulte Homes of Ohio LLC; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To accept the plat titled “Sugar Farms Section 9” from Pulte Homes of Ohio LLC; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR. WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS

To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to accept a deed for approximately 27.961 acres +/- of real property located at 1777 E. Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43203 from The Franklin Park Conservatory Joint Recreational District and to quitclaim the 27.961 acres +/- of real property along with an additional 0.863 acres +/- of real property, subject to reversionary provisions, back to The Franklin Park Conservatory Joint Recreational District. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to enter into a grant agreement with Heart of Job Foundation, a not-for-profit organization in support of a year-long partnership with Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys and to authorize the expenditure from the General Fund for programming. ($12,500.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to enter into grant agreements with not-for-profit agency EPIC Youth in support of Boys of ICE x Grades + Games School Program; to authorize the expenditure from the General Fund for programming. ($12,500.00)

To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects Consulting, LLC to provide construction management and inspection services for the Case Road Park Project; to authorize the transfer of $200,000.00 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2025 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the expenditure of $200,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($200,000.00) (Amended by ord. 0119-2026 on 2/9/2026 -LG)

To authorize the Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with Women2Women in support of programming serving female teens, mothers, and victims of human trafficking; to authorize an expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($20,000.00)

WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, & LABOR: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS

To authorize the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Education to enter into a grant agreement with Learning InspirED to reimburse them for certain expenses incurred prior to the effective date of the grant agreement, for their work in organizing and leading a three-day Student-Led restorative Practice Training hosted at West High School in Columbus; to authorize the transfer of $12,000.00 within the Department of Education General Fund; to authorize a the expenditure of $12,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($12,000.00)

To approve Memorandum of Understanding #2025-07 executed between representatives of the City of Columbus and the Communications Workers of America, (CWA) Local 4502 which provides for a one-time lump sum payment to CWA Local 4502 members in COAAA who remain employed with the City as of December 31, 2025; and to declare an emergency. ($809,944.50)

HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. BEATTY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS

To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept funds from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, plus any additional funds, for the 2025-2026 Water Pollution Control Loan Fund (WPCLF) program; to authorize the appropriation of funds, including any additional funds, from the unappropriated balance of the Health Department Grants Funds; and to authorize the City Auditor to transfer appropriations between object classes for the 2025-2026 WPCLF program. ($50,000.00)

PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. ALL MEMBERS

To authorize the Municipal Court Clerk to modify and extend the existing contract with CourtView Justice Solutions, Inc. for an additional three (3) years and one option year for the purchase of the software maintenance and support services in accordance with the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of $296,480.00 from the Municipal Court Clerk Computer Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($296,480.00)

To authorize the Director of Public Safety to donate ten (10) sets of outdated personal protective equipment (PPE) to Eastland-Fairfield Career Center for their high school Firefighting Program; and to waive the relevant provisions of Columbus City Code relating to the Sale of City-Owned Personal Property; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To authorize and direct the Administrative and Presiding Judge of the Franklin County Municipal Court to accept four grants totaling $270,000.00 from the Bureau of Criminal Justice for the purpose of partially subsidizing salaries and fringe benefits for one person in four of the five specialized dockets; to appropriate $270,000.00 from the unappropriated balance of the general government grant fund to the Franklin County Municipal Court; and to declare an emergency. ($270,000)

PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with Synagro Central, LLC to provide liquid land application of biosolids for the Division of Water Reclamation, and to authorize the expenditure of $800,000.00 from the Sewer Operating Sanitary Fund. ($800,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify the contract with The Righter Co. to add additional funding for the Greenlawn Dam Rehabilitation Project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of cash and appropriation within the Storm Bond Fund; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $493,650.00 within the Storm Bond Fund to pay for the contract modification. ($493,650.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to pay operating license fees for the City's three water treatment plants to the Treasurer, State of Ohio, Ohio Environmental Protection Agency for the Division of Water; to authorize the expenditure of $220,000.00 or as much thereof as may be needed from the Water Operating Fund. ($220,000.00)

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify the existing contract with Specialized Elevator Corp for elevator maintenance services at various Department of Public Utilities, Division of Water Reclamation facilities; to authorize the expenditure of $69,000.00 from the Sewer Operating Sanitary Fund, to extend the term for an additional year, and to authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify past outstanding, present, and future contracts and purchase orders with Gable Elevator and to authorize the assignment of all past outstanding, present, and future business done by the City of Columbus from Gable Elevator to Specialized Elevator Corp. ($69,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to establish a contract with DXP Enterprises, Inc. to purchase Rebuild Parts for Peerless Flushing Water Pumps and Pump Heads for the Division of Water Reclamation; and to authorize the expenditure of $72,174.00 from the Sewer Operating Fund. ($72,174.00)

To authorize the City Attorney, on behalf of the Department of Public Utilities, Division of Power, to modify the contract for energy consultant legal services with McNees Wallace & Nurick, for the Division of Power; and to authorize the expenditure of $125,000.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund. ($125,000.00)

To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with Agilent Technologies, Inc. for the one-time purchase and delivery of an ICP-OES instrument for the Division of Water; and to authorize the expenditure of $144,995.39 from the Water Operating Fund. ($144,995.39)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a planned contract modification for professional services with Burgess & Niple, Inc., to add additional funding for the O’Shaughnessy Dam 9th FERC Independent Consultant Review project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation of funds in the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $565,903.00 from the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund for the contract modification. ($565,903.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to renew the contract with Irth Solutions, LLC to supply, integrate, and support a Ticket Management System for the Department of Public Utilities; and to authorize the expenditure of $38,412.37 split between the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($38,412.37)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to establish a contract with Pelton Environmental Products, Inc. for the purchase and delivery of Infilco Degremont Climber Screen parts for the Department of Public Utilities; and to authorize the expenditure of $95,876.03 from the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund. ($95,876.03)

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract modification with Evans Mechwart Hambleton & Tilton Incorporated to add additional funding for the Construction Administration/Construction Inspection Services 2020-2022 contract; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Sanitary Bond Fund; and to expend up to $167,230.50 from the Sanitary Bond Fund for the modification. ($167,230.50)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify the contract with The Paul Peterson Co., Safety Division, Inc.to add additional funding in the amount of $220,000.00 for Installation, Maintenance and Repair of Commercial Fencing, Gate & Gate Controllers; to authorize the transfer of $220,000.00 between object classes in the Electricity Operating Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of $220,000.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund. ($220,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Water and Power to pay combined sewer overflows, sanitary sewer overflows, and wastewater treatment plant bypass penalties to the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency for the Division of Water Reclamation; and to authorize the expenditure of $60,000.00 from the Sewer Operating Sanitary Fund. ($60,000.00)

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Variable Frequency Drives, Parts, Installation and Services with Crescent Electric Supply Co.; and to authorize the expenditure of $1.00. ($1.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with Mid-State Basement Systems LLC, for Project Dry Basement; and to authorize the expenditure of $325,000.00 from the Sewerage Operating Fund. ($325,000.00)

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 authorize an expenditure of up to $374,667.63 from the Electricity Bond Fund to pay for the project; and to declare an emergency. ($374,667.63)

HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: HARDIN, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS

To authorize the Department of Development, with the approval by The Department of Public Utilities and the Recreation and Parks Department, to execute those documents necessary to enter into a Quitclaim Temporary Easement between the City of Columbus and ASMRE Holdings, LLC for a portion of City-owned property commonly known as Delaware County Tax Parcel 317-130-04-001-000, and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

This ordinance authorizes the appropriation and expenditure in an amount up to $500,000.00 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 National Church Residences in an amount up to $500,000.00 to provide supportive services for residents that are deemed eligible under the HOME-ARP guidelines at Berwyn East Place; and authorizes the payment of expenditures prior to issuance of the purchase order beginning December 1, 2025 through July 31, 2030. ($500,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a service contract with the Champion Pest & Termite Control LLC to extend the end date from December 31, 2025 to December 31, 2026, to prevent a disruption in services. ($0.00)

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, 2026 as well as update the terms and conditions based on updated federal regulations. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a contract with The Inservice Training Network Inc. to extend the agreement term date through December 31, 2026; as well as update the terms and conditions based on updated federal regulations. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a contract with Ohio Technical Services Inc., to extend the agreement term date through December 31, 2026 as well as update the terms and conditions based upon updated federal regulations. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify two contracts with HS Heritage Inn of Columbus OPCO LLC, to extend the agreement term date through December 31, 2026 as well as update the terms and conditions based on updated federal regulations. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify two contracts with Morse Transit Acquisitions LLC, to extend the agreement term date through December 31, 2026 as well as update the terms and conditions based on updated federal regulations. ($0.00)

To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with the Affordable Housing Trust for Columbus and Franklin County (AHT) for a Building Small event series; and to authorize an expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund. ($20,000.00)

To authorize assessments for weed and solid waste removal on properties in violation of weed and solid waste regulations as set forth in the Columbus City Code; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a grant agreement with Erie Ohio Capital CDFI Fund, LLC for the Broadleigh Lofts project to adjust the soft cost allocation originally presented in the agreement. ($0.00)

To authorize the amendment of Ordinance 0939-2023 so that the Director of the Department of Development may update the loan forgiveness policy associated with the Housing Division Homeowner Services programs on loans closed on behalf of the City of Columbus; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute a HOME Agreement, Subordination Agreement of a HOME Agreement, Assignment and Assumption Agreement, and/or amend an existing restrictive covenant with North Central Owner, LLC; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00).

EMERGENCY, POSTPONED AND 2ND READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION

FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS

To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to modify a contract with Granicus, LLC for the 311 Response System, OneView; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes; and to authorize the expenditure of $327,257.33 from the Information Services Operating Fund. ($327,257.33)

To make appropriations for the 12 months ending December 31, 2026, for each of the several Object Classes for which the City of Columbus has to provide from the monies known to be in the treasury of said City of Columbus, in the fund known as the General Fund, during the said 12 months from the collection of all taxes and from other sources of revenue, the amount of $1,256,877,066.00 $1,258,877,066.00 $1,263,910,366.00; and to declare an emergency ($1,256,877,066.00 $1,258,877,066.00 $1,263,910,366.00)

To make appropriations and transfers for the 12 months ending December 31, 2026 for other funds for various divisions; to authorize the City Auditor to make transfers as may be necessary; and to declare an emergency.

To make appropriations for the 12 months ending December 31, 2026, for selected other funds for various divisions, to authorize the City Auditor to make transfers as may be necessary, and to declare an emergency.

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; to appropriate $3,742,889.20 from the unappropriated balance of the General Fund Income Tax Set-Aside subfund to the Department of Technology; to authorize the expenditure of $135,160.74 from the Municipal Court Judges General Fund and Municipal Court Computer Fund budget, to authorize the expenditure of $3,742,889.20 from the General Fund Income Tax Set-Aside subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($3,878,049.94)

To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a service contract with Indigov Corporation for implementation of a constituent relationship management platform; to authorize an expenditure within the general fund; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Codes; and to declare an emergency. ($65,420.00)

To authorize the appropriation of $35,000,000.00 in the General Fund Income Tax Set Aside (ITSA) Subfund; to authorize transfers within the Street Construction Maintenance and Repair (SCMR) Fund; to authorize an expenditure correction in the amount of $20,661,971.86 from the general fund to the General Fund ITSA Subfund; to authorize the cancellation of the balance of PO497173 to Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO) in the amount of $6,864,872.77; to reestablishe the amount of $6,864,872.77 to SWACO in the General Fund ITSA Subfund; to authorize the cancellation of the balance of PO497824 to RUMPKE for yard waste and recycling services in the amount of $7,473,155.37; to reestablishe the amount of $7,473,155.37 to RUMPKE in the General Fund ITSA Subfund; to authorize the expenditure of $14,338,028.14 from the General Fund ITSA Subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($35,517,000.00)

To authorize and direct the City Auditor to provide for the transfer of $54,656,908.00 within the general fund; to transfer $2,245,500.00 in appropriations between objects in certain non-general fund departments and divisions; to authorize transfers between funds of $7,009,055.00; to authorize an appropriation within the Recreation and Parks Operating fund, Print & Mail Services fund, and the Property Management fund, and to declare an emergency. ($65,325,963.00)

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS: BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS

To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer funds within the Development Taxable Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute a grant agreement with the Columbus Fashion Initiative, in an amount up to $1,000,000.00; to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,000,000.00 from the Development Taxable Bond Fund; to authorize the payment of funds on a pre-determined schedule; to authorize reimbursement of expenses incurred prior to the purchase order; and to declare an emergency. ($1,000,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a grant agreement with the Greater Columbus Sports Commission LLC (or any affiliates, subsidiaries, or parent corporations thereof), the Board of Commissioners or County Administrator of Franklin County, Ohio, and Pro Volleyball Federation LLC d/b/a Major League Volleyball (or any affiliates, subsidiaries, or parent corporations thereof) for the purpose of providing support to the Columbus Fury through the Women in Sports Program of the Greater Columbus Sports Commission in an amount up to $500,000.00; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $500,000.00 from the Neighborhood Economic Development Fund; and to advance funding per a predetermined schedule. ($500,000.00)

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 expenditure of $500,000.00 from the General Fund; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $1,500,000.00 from the Housing Business Tax Incentive fund; to allow for the reimbursement of expenses incurred prior to the creation of the purchase order but in no event earlier than September 1, 2025; to allow for advancement of grant funds on a predetermined schedule; and to declare an emergency. ($2,000,000.00)

PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS

To authorize the City Attorney to file complaints in order to immediately appropriate and accept the remaining fee simple and lesser real estate necessary to timely complete the Bikeway Development-Georgesville Road Shared Use Path-Parkwick Drive to Sullivant Avenue and to authorize an expenditure of $25,984.00. ($25,984.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to enter into a contract with Azteca Systems, LLC, relative to the Cityworks Asset Management System (AMS); to waive the formal bidding requirements of the Columbus City Codes; to authorize the expenditure of $165,000.00 from various funds to pay for the contract; and to declare an emergency. ($165,000.00)

WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, & LABOR: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS

To amend the Management Compensation Plan, Ordinance No. 2713-2013, as amended, by amending Section 5(D), Section 5(E), and Section 5(F); and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. BEATTY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS

To authorize the Board of Health to enter a contract with Center for Disease Detection, LLC., for medical laboratory services, for the period of November 1, 2025 to October 31, 2026; to authorize the expenditure not to exceed $563,000.00 from the Health Department Grant fund. ($563,000.00)

PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. ALL MEMBERS

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to issue a purchase order to Sub-Aquatics, Inc. for the purchase of five (5) Class 2 Fill Stations for use in emergency firefighting operations; to authorize the expenditure of $54,993.20 from the General Fund; to waive the competitive bidding provision of the Columbus City Code; and to declare an emergency. ($54,993.20)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Municipal Court Clerk, to enter in a contract with 3SG for the provision of the software maintenance; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City code; to authorize an expenditure of $27,565.74 from the Municipal Court Clerk Computer Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($27,565.74)

PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a professional services contract modification with Black & Veatch Corporation for the Waste Water Treatment Facilities-General Program #5 project; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $1,200,000.00 from the Sanitary Bond Fund for the contract. ($1,200,000.00)

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract modification with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., to add additional funding for the Construction Administration/Construction Inspection Services 2023-2025 contract; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $1,003,805.00 from the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund for the contract; and to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for the project. ($1,003,805.00)

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 Public Utilities to enter into a subscription contract with OW Investors LLC dba MARS Company for the upgrade, maintenance, and support of an existing MARS meter test bench system on behalf of the Division of Water; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of $62,484.00 from the Water Operating Fund. ($62,484.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to renew and modify a contract with Roberts Service Group, Inc. for Electric Power Systems Maintenance Services to the Department of Public Utilities; to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,760,000.00 from the Electricity, Water and Sewerage and Drainage Operating Funds and excise the first renewal option to extend the term of the contract for an additional year. ($1,760,000.00)

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract modification with EMA Incorporated for the Automatic Meter Reading Project; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $1,200,000.00 from the Water Bond Fund for this contract modification. ($1,200,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with General Temperature Control, Incorporated for the Fairwood Facility HVAC Replacement project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,248,300.00 for the project. ($1,248,300.00)

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract modification for PAWP Hypochlorite Disinfection Improvements with CH2M Hill Engineers, Inc. to add additional funding; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation of funds; to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to apply for and accept a loan from the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account program; 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 $1,533,000.00 from the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund. ($1,533,000.00)

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to participate in the Verizon Wireless National Association of Procurement Officials (NASPO) ValuePoint cooperative purchase agreement; to authorize the expenditure of $13,780.00 from the Water Operating Fund; and to waive the competitive bidding provisions of City Code. ($13,780.00)

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify the power supply agreement with American Electric Power Energy Partners, Inc. (AEPEP) to add funding in the amount of $15,310,100.00; and to authorize the expenditure of $15,310,100.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund. ($15,310,100.00)

To authorize the transfer of $1,547,197.47 between object classes in the Water Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,547,197.47)

HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: HARDIN, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS

To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer funds within the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of Development to enter into a grant agreement with Healthy Linden Homes V LLC for development of a 23-unit affordable housing development in an amount up to $5,000,000.00; to authorize the expenditure of up to $5,000,000.00 from the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; to authorize expenses incurred prior to the creation of the purchase order; and to declare an emergency. ($5,000,000.00)

To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer funds within the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of Development to enter into a grant agreement with Columbus Housing Partnership Inc. for an affordable housing development in an amount up to $2,500,000.00; to authorize the expenditure of up to $2,500,000.00 from the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($2,500,000.00) (Amended by ord. 0325-2026 passed on 2/23/2026 -LG)

To authorize the Director of Development to enter into a grant agreement with National Church Residences for an affordable senior housing development in an amount up to $2,000,000.00; to authorize the expenditure of up to $2,000,000.00 from the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($2,000,000.00)

This ordinance authorizes the Department of Building and Zoning Services to enter into a service contract with Opticos Design, Inc. for the design and publication of an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) guide for Columbus residents for an amount up to $50,000.00 from the Neighborhood Initiatives Subfund; to authorize an appropriation of $50,000.00 within the Neighborhood Initiatives Subfund; to authorize the expenditure of $50,000.00 within the Neighborhood Initiatives Subfund; and to waive the competitive bidding requirements of Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Codes; and to declare an emergency. ($50,000.00).

RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS

BANKSTON

To amend Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Codes to authorize food and/or non-alcoholic beverage expenditures incurred during defined contract period terms, as part of standard operating costs for non-profit organizations serving vulnerable populations. ($0.00)

BEATTY

To repeal and amend various sections in Title 33 of the Columbus City Codes, entitled “Zoning Code,” to allow Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in all residential and apartment residential districts, to allow habitable space not directly connected to a dwelling unit, and to enact newly defined terms and new sections for development standards related to sheds, utility enclosures, and fences. ($0.00)

WYCHE

To amend various sections of Chapter 1105 of the Columbus City Codes, to enact new water rates and charges for the year beginning January 1, 2026; to expand eligibility for low income and eligible senior customer discount programs; to update the rate schedules to reflect monthly billing, and to repeal the existing sections being amended.

To amend various sections of Chapter 1147 of the Columbus City Codes, to enact new sanitary sewer service rates for the year beginning January 1, 2026; to expand eligibility for low income and eligible senior customer discount programs, to modify the name of the low income discount program, to update wet weather fees, to update the rates schedules to reflect monthly billing, to update meter service charges, to update sewer capacity fees, and to repeal the existing sections being amended.

To amend Sections 1149.07 and 1149.08 of the Columbus City Codes, to enact new Stormwater fees for the year beginning January 1, 2026, and to repeal the existing Sections being amended.

To amend Chapter 1163 of the Columbus City Codes to enact new electric service rates for the year beginning January 1, 2026; to authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to increase the power low income discount, to enact a new cogeneration rate, and to repeal the existing sections being amended.

ADJOURNMENT

THERE WILL BE NO COUNCIL MEETING ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2025. THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL WILL BE MONDAY, DECEMBER 8TH.

RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS

RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS

To authorize the Board of Health to enter a contract with Center for Disease Detection, LLC., for medical laboratory services, for the period of November 1, 2025 to October 31, 2026; to authorize the expenditure not to exceed $563,000.00 from the Health Department Grant fund. ($563,000.00)

ADJOURNED AT 10:05 P.M.

To repeal and amend various sections in Title 33 of the Columbus City Codes, entitled “Zoning Code,” to allow Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in all residential and apartment residential districts, to allow habitable space not directly connected to a dwelling unit, and to enact newly defined terms and new sections for development standards related to sheds, utility enclosures, and fences. ($0.00)

Approval of the Consent Agenda

RECESS

RECESSED AT 6:36 P.M.

RECONVENE

RECONVENED AT 8:41 P.M.

To amend various sections of Chapter 1105 of the Columbus City Codes, to enact new water rates and charges for the year beginning January 1, 2026; to expand eligibility for low income and eligible senior customer discount programs; to update the rate schedules to reflect monthly billing, and to repeal the existing sections being amended.