REGULAR MEETING NO.59 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, DECEMBER 8, 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 DECEMBER 3, 2025
Stock Type: D-5J, D6
To: Beer Barrell Inc
3993 Morse Crossing
Columbus, OH 43219
Permit #: 00573614-7
Transfer Type: D-5J
To: Herson Group LLC
6136 Busch Blvd
Columbus, OH 43229
From: Cedeira LLC
Cedeira LLC
6136 Busch Blvd
Columbus, OH 43229
Permit #: 10009954-1
New Type: D5
To: 2179 Quarry Trails Holdings LLC
2179 Quarry Trails Dr
Columbus, OH 43215
Permit #: 09057899-2
New Type: D3, D1, D6
To: AJS Tacos LLC
AJS Tacos
3307 Sullivant Ave
Columbus, OH 43204
Permit #: 10008777-1
New Type: C1
To: Berry Supplies Ltd
1889 Sullivant Ave
Columbus, OH 43223
Permit #: 10010843-2
New Type: D2
To: Boombox LLC
Boombox McDowell
188 McDowell St
Columbus, OH 43215
Permit #: 10004168-1
New Type: D2
To: North Broadway High
3400 N High St 1st Fl
Columbus, OH 43202
Permit #: 06441877-2
Transfer Type: D1
To: JWIF LLC
97 Stygler Rd
Columbus, OH 43230
From: JWID LLC
JWIF LLC
2060 N High St
Columbus, OH 43201
Permit #: 04183645-3
Advertise Date: 12/13/25
Agenda Date: 12/8/25
Return Date: 12/18/25
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 Finance and Management to enter into a grant agreement with the Franklin County Historical Society dba COSI; to authorize the expenditure of $650,000.00 from the Construction Management Taxable Fund; and to allow for expenditures prior to the Purchase Order. ($650,000.00)
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Office of Construction Management, to enter into a construction contract with 2K General Co. for the Old Fire Station 10 Renovation project; to authorize a transfer of $745,100.00 and expenditure up to $5,545,100.00 within the Construction Management Capital Improvement Fund; to provide for payment of prevailing wage services to the Department of Public Service; and to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvements Budget. ($5,545,100.00)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to enter a contract with Brown Enterprise Solutions, LLC utilizing a State Master Cloud Service Agreement for the annual procurement and/or renewal of various Adobe software application products; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes; and to authorize the expenditure of $324,434.50 from the Department of Technology Information Services Operating Fund. ($324,434.50)
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS: BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
To formally accept certain real estate conveyed to the City that is being used for various public purposes; and to authorize the directors of the Departments of Public Utilities, Public Service, Finance and Management, Development, and Recreation and Parks to enter into any necessary agreements, as approved by the City Attorney's Office, in order to address any real estate tax or assessment issues. ($0.00)
To dissolve the Enterprise Zone Agreement with Advanced Turf Solutions, Inc. and ATS Columbus Investments II, LLC (collectively, referred to as “ENTERPRISE”), 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. 0338-2025, approved by Columbus City Council on March 10, 2025 for the purposes of revising the 90-day period needed to execute the City of Columbus Enterprise Zone Agreement, to 90 days after passage from this ordinance. ($0.00)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to amend the Enterprise Zone Agreement for the first time for Assignment & Assumption with 0 Outerbelt Street, LLC, to remove 0 Outerbelt Street, LLC as ENTERPRISE and party to the AGREEMENT and to be replaced with AH Columbus, LLC as ENTERPRISE and party to the AGREEMENT, to redefine the PROJECT SITE, and to revise the notification information. ($0.00)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into an Economic Development Agreement with North Pearl Holdings, LLC and CH Executive Investments, II, LLC to outline the mutual plans and certain commitments of the parties as it relates to the North Pearl development in the University District. ($0.00)
To amend Ordinance No. 1533-2025, approved by Columbus City Council on June 23, 2025 for the purpose of revising the 90-day period needed to execute the amendment to the City of Columbus Enterprise Zone Agreement, to 90 days after passage from this ordinance. ($0.00)
To amend Ordinance No. 3171-2021 that created the Innovation District TIF to update the “Authorized Superior Exemptions” to the Innovation District “TIF Exemption” each described therein; to modify the commencement start date of the Innovation District TIF; and to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute and deliver a first amendment to the Tax Increment Financing Agreement dated April 8, 2022 by and between the City and OSU for the same reasons the ordinance is being amended. ($0.00)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into an Enterprise Zone Agreement with Georgesville Properties LLC and Aerospace Lubricants LLC (collectively, the “Enterprise”) for a tax abatement of seventy-five percent (75%) for a period of ten (10) consecutive years in consideration of the Enterprise investing a total project cost of approximately $5,050,000.00, which includes $1,800,000.00 in real property improvements, and $3,250,000.00 in machinery & equipment, the creation of fifteen (15) net new full-time permanent positions with an estimated annual payroll of approximately $1,476,800.00 and the retention of thirty-seven (37) full-time permanent positions with an estimated associated annual payroll of approximately $4,090,000.00 at the proposed Project Site. ($0.00)
To amend Ordinance No. 1608-2025, approved by Columbus City Council on June 30, 2025, for the purpose of revising the 90-day period needed to execute the City of Columbus Community Reinvestment Area Agreement, to 90 days after passage from this ordinance. ($0.00)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into an amendment to the Housing Development Agreement dated April 12, 2022 with The Ohio State University to update the affordable housing obligations contained therein to substantially align with those required by Chapter 4565 of the Columbus City Codes. ($0.00)
To authorize an amendment to the City’s allocation of the share of the Casino Tax Revenues from the State of Ohio for 2026 and each year thereafter. ($0.00)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute an Operating and Maintenance Agreement with the Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority and the Board of County Commissioners of Franklin County, Ohio, for the maintenance, upkeep, and improvement of Nationwide Arena. ($0.00)
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with SCA of OH, LLC for the Bridge Cleaning and Sealing 2025 project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $370,000.00 from the Street Construction Maintenance and Repair Fund for the project. ($370,000.00)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents necessary for the transfer of a 0.113 acre portion of the right-of-way near Refugee Road to Whittier Park Limited. ($0.00)
To accept various deeds for parcels of real property to be used as road right-of-way; to dedicate these parcels as public rights-of-way; and to name said rights-of-way as Westerville Road and Morse Road. ($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 the Department of Public Service to enter into contract with Evans, Mechwart, Hambleton & Tilton, Inc. for the Roadway - Trabue Road and Walcutt Road project; and to authorize the expenditure of $300,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund to pay for contract. ($300,000.00)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents necessary for the City to grant encroachment to legally allow the installation of the pedestrian bridge to extend over the public rights-of-way of the 20-foot Alley located at the first alley west of North High Street, and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
To amend Ordinance No. 2212-2025 to correct errors and omissions in the text used to accept various deeds for parcels of real property to be used as road right-of-way. ($0.00)
NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR. WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
To authorize the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to enter into a grant agreement with Lower Lights Ministries (LLM) in support of the Envision Hilltop Plan implementation; 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. ($32,448.00)
WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, & LABOR: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
To authorize the City Clerk to modify and increase the contract with The Ohio State University for evaluation and research services associated with the Columbus CAREER 500 program; and to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Job Growth subfund. ($61,768.21)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify and increase the contract with Aspyr for fiscal manager and other services as a partner in the City of Columbus CAREER 500 grant program; and to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Job Growth subfund. ($137,489.79)
HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. BEATTY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
To authorize the Board of Health to enter into a revenue contract with the City of Worthington for the provision of public health services, and to authorize the receipt of revenues into the 2025 Health Special Revenue Fund. ($93,805.00)
PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. ALL MEMBERS
To authorize the City Attorney to modify an existing contract with Jwayyed Jwayyed; to authorize the expenditure of $10,000.00 from the General Fund. ($10,000.00)
To authorize and direct the Administrative and Presiding Judge of the Franklin County Municipal Court to accept a grant award from the Ohio Attorney General; to appropriate $12,206.07 from the unappropriated balance of the general government grant fund to the Franklin County Municipal Court. ($12,206.07)
PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, 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 Sheldon - Lockbourne HSTS Elimination Project. ($0.00)
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract modification for the Big Walnut Sanitary Trunk Extension Phase 2 project with Obayashi Corporation; to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to apply for a Water Pollution Control Loan Fund loan to finance this contract modification; to make this ordinance contingent upon that loan being approved; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; and to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $14,000,000.00 from the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund. ($14,000,000.00)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a professional services contract with S&ME, Inc., for the Upground Reservoirs R1 and R3 Engineering Services 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; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $4,442,883.00 from the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund. ($4,442,883.00)
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and add funds to an existing contract with Strand Associates, Inc., for professional engineering services for the Community Park/Maple Canyon HSTS Elimination Project; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation within the Sanitary Bond Fund; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $14,991.76 from the Sanitary Bond Fund for the contract modification. ($14,991.76)
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to apply for, accept, and enter into Ohio Water Pollution Control Loan Fund Loan Agreements with the Ohio Water Development Authority and the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency for the financing of Public Utilities capital improvements; and to designate a dedicated source of repayment for the loans. ($0.00)
To amend Ordinance 3098-2023 to remove $110,000.00 that is not covered by the loan obtained for this expenditure; and to clarify that this $110,000.00 expenditure is covered by Ordinance 3024-2024. ($0.00)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to modify and extend four (4) Universal Term Contracts for the option to purchase Water Meters, Yokes, Meter Setters and Appurtenances with Badger Meter, Inc., Core & Main LP; Master Meter, Inc.; and Neptune Technology Group Inc. ($0.00)
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify past outstanding, present, and future contracts and purchase orders with DG Columbus Jackson Pike LLC under parent vendor NextEra Energy Capital Holdings Inc and assign all past outstanding, present, and future business done by the City of Columbus from NextEra Energy Capital Holdings Inc dba DG Columbus Jackson Pike LLC to DG 2025 Retained Holdings LLC. ($0.00)
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a planned professional services contract modification for the Overall Engineering Services contract with MS Consultants, Inc., and to authorize an expenditure of up to $1,000,000.00 from the Water Bond Fund for the contract. ($1,000,000.00)
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew the contract with Resource International, Inc. for Work and Asset Management (WAM) database and system administrative support; and to authorize the expenditure of $100,000.00 split between the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($100,000.00)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to establish a contract with Quench Buggy USA Inc., for the purchase and delivery of a potable water fountain trailer for the Department of Public Utilities; to authorize the transfer of $90,400.00 between object classes within the Public Utilities Operating Funds; and to authorize the expenditure of $90,400.00 split between the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($90,400.00)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreements for the purchase of materials and supplies for the Division of Water; to authorize the transfer of $325,723.07 between object classes in the water operating fund; and to authorize the expenditure of $925,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund. ($925,000.00)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify and increase the contract with Wade Trim, Inc., for the General Engineering Consulting Services #6 Project; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $500,000.00 within the Sanitary Bond Fund to pay for the contract modification. ($500,000.00)
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Claypool Electric, Inc., for the Southerly Water Reclamation Plant VFD and Harmonic Filter Upgrades project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds within the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for this project; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation within the Sanitary Bond Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $12,551,825.00 from the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund and the Sanitary Bond Fund to pay for the project. ($12,551,825.00)
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 Agent Chat and FAQ Chatbot licenses; and to authorize the expenditure of $198,000.00 split between the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($198,000.00)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into contract with Woolpert, Inc. Digital Ortho-imagery and LiDAR services for an amount not to exceed $122,641.50; and to authorize the use of $122,641.50 remaining funds on existing purchase orders to pay for the costs of the contract. ($0.00)
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Elite Excavating Co. of Ohio, Inc., for the Jermain Drive Area Water Line Improvements Project; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $5,809,493.25 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. ($5,811,493.25)
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into contract with DXP Enterprises, Inc. for the purchase and delivery of two Wemco model C3 pumps for the Division of Water Reclamation; and to authorize the expenditure of $72,260.34 from the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund. ($72,260.34)
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with Strawser Paving Company Inc. for the removal and replacement of concrete for the Division of Water Reclamation, to authorize the transfer of $451,942.22 between object classes within the Sewer Operating Fund, and to authorize the expenditure of $451,942.22 from the Sewer Operating Sanitary Fund. ($451,942.22)
HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: HARDIN, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
To authorize the director of the Department of Development, with the approval of the directors of the Department of Public Utilities and Recreation and Parks Department, to execute all documents. as approved by the Columbus City Attorney, to engage in an exchange of 0.017 acres of property with 58 Partners Foundation Church. ($0.00)
To authorize the City Attorney to modify existing contracts with Columbus Next Generation Corporation and Habitat for Humanity - MidOhio to assist homeowners throughout the city who are elderly and/or disabled with home repairs necessary to correct code violations. ($0.00)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a contract with H.S. Heritage Inn of Columbus, Opco LLC to provide hotel services for recipients of the Lead Safe Columbus Program that exceed 10 days; and to authorize the transfer and expenditure of $9,500.00 from the General Fund. ($9,500.00)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a contract with Morse Transit Acquisitions LLC to provide hotel services for recipients of the Lead Safe Columbus Program that exceed 10 days; and to authorize the transfer and expenditure of $9,500.00 from the General Fund. ($9,500.00)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development, or authorized designee, to execute those documents necessary to enter into a Lease Agreement for an 8-year term between the City of Columbus and the Regional Council of Governments for the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging for city-owned property located at 3776 South High Street, Columbus, Ohio; and to waive provisions of the Columbus City Codes Chapter 328 pertaining to the sale of city-owned realty. ($0.00)
To authorize expenditures in an amount up to $12,060.00 within the 2021 HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) grant and $152,929.00 within the 2023 HOME grant; and authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a HOME commitment letter, loan agreement, promissory note, mortgage, and restrictive covenant with individual homebuyers who access the American Dream Downpayment Assistance (ADDI) program. ($164,989.00)
To adopt a new Combined Development Related Fee Schedule for the Departments of Building and Zoning Services, Public Service, and Public Safety. ($0.00)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a Housing Development Agreement (HDA) with D.R. Horton-Indiana LLC for the Lansdowne Farm and Orchard Lakes Development Projects; to repeal Ordinance No. 0423-2025. ($0.00)
To amend Ordinance No. 3448-2023, as amended by Ordinance Nos. 1393-2024 and 1908-2025; to modify the Columbus Housing Community Reinvestment Area (the “CHCRA”); to authorize real property tax exemptions as authorized by Chapter 3735 of the Ohio Revised Code (ORC); and to provide that the City’s existing Community Reinvestment Area Housing Council shall serve as the Housing Council for the modified CHCRA. ($0.00)
To amend the Short North Community Reinvestment Area to make modifications to align with the updates located in Chapter 4565 of the Columbus City Code (“CCC”); to modify the minimum investment required to apply for the Incentive; and to amend Ordinance No. 1292-2012, as amended by Ordinance Nos. 2194-2018 and 1884-2022. ($0.00)
RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
BANKSTON
To amend Chapters 151, 153, and 225 of the Columbus City Codes to modernize the City’s information management and technology governance framework; to clarify and strengthen the responsibilities of the Records Commission; to formally establish the Information Technology Investment and Planning Committee (ITIP); and to update the organizational structure and leadership title within the Department of Technology. ($0.00)
To amend and enact various provisions of Chapter 376 of the Columbus City Code in order to strengthen the levying, collection, and allocation of admissions tax for facility stabilization receipts. ($0.00)
BARROSO DE PADILLA
To repeal and replace various sections of the Columbus City Codes to clarify that City of Columbus officials, agencies, departments, agents, and contractors are not required to obtain a certificate of appropriateness (“COA”) from any historic architectural review commission or other commission with COA authority when performing work in the right-of-way, in response to the contrary interpretation of the Columbus City Codes as detailed in the Magistrate’s Decision filed September 22, 2025 and Entry Adopting Magistrate’s and Granting Preliminary Injunction filed September 29, 2025 in the case German Village Society, Inc., et al. v. City of Columbus, et al. (Franklin County Court of Common Pleas Case No. 25CV7368)
To enact and amend various sections of Title 21 of the Columbus City Codes to modernize the sections of code that govern parking infractions within the Department of Public Service and to further define and establish parking rules and regulations.
DORANS
To amend a section of Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Codes to provide clarity to vendors regarding responsible wage requirements in the City Codes.
WYCHE
To amend a section of the City’s drinking water code, which is Chapter 1105 of the Columbus City Codes, to add clarifying language regarding the scope of the authority of the Director of Public Utilities over water metering systems and to make clerical revisions throughout the section. ($0.00)
To amend Title 45 of the Columbus City Codes by enactment of new Chapter 4553; to regulate the practice of utility reselling for residential properties in the City of Columbus.
HARDIN
To amend sections of Chapter 4565 of the Columbus City Codes to enhance administrative efficiency in the Residential Tax Incentive Program by recognizing Qualifying Development Projects and Qualifying Programs; to standardize description of the Residential Tax Incentive; and to standardize approval paths through the Housing Officer who is designated as the Director of the Department of Development. ($0.00)
ZONING: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
REZONINGS/AMENDMENTS
To rezone 3812 E. POWELL RD. (43035), being 1.49± acres located on the west side of East Powell Road, 320± feet east of Worthington Road, From: R, Rural District, To: L-C-4, Limited Commercial District (Rezoning #Z25-039).
To amend Ordinance #2733-2015, passed December 7, 2015 (Z14-010), for property located at 4986 AVERY RD. (43016), by repealing Sections 1 and 3 and replacing with new Sections 1 and 3 to modify commitments regarding maximum unit count and building design elements for a property in the L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District (Rezoning Amendment #Z14-010A).
To rezone 464 RATHMELL RD. (43137), being 17.1± acres located on the north side of Rathmell Road, 260± feet east of Fosterson Drive, From: R, Residential District, To: L-ARLD, Limited Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z25-051).
To rezone 5371 BACHMAN RD. (43110), being 99.7± acres located on the south side of Bachman Road, 2,770 Feet from the intersection of Bachman and Winchester Pike, From: NG, Neighborhood General District and NE, Neighborhood Edge District, To: PUD-6, Planned Unit Development District and L-ARLD, Limited Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z24-016).
COUNCIL VARIANCES
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.039, R-4 residential district; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.15, R-4 area district requirements; 3332.18(D), Basis of computing area; 3332.25(B), Maximum side yard required; 3332.26, Minimum side yard permitted; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 110 CHICAGO AVE. (43222), to allow a two-unit dwelling and a single-unit dwelling on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-4, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-013).
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.039, R-4 residential district; 3321.07(B), Landscaping; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.15, R-4 area district requirements; 3332.18(D), Basis of computing area; 3332.19, Fronting; 3332.25(B), Maximum side yard required; 3332.26, Minimum side yard permitted; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 69 CHICAGO AVE. (43222), to allow two single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-4, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-014).
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.26(A), Minimum side yard permitted; 3332.27, Rear yard; 3333.255, Perimeter yard; and 3333.35(G), Private garage, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 464 RATHMELL RD. (43137), to allow reduced development standards for a religious facility in the R, Rural District and an apartment complex in the L-ARLD, Limited Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-097).
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.037, R-2F residential district; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3321.05(B)(2), Vision clearance; 3332.14, R-2F area district requirements; 3332.18(D), Basis of computing area; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1110 & 1112 S. WASHINGTON AVE. (43206), to allow two, two-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-078).
CONSENT ACTIONS
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION:
DAY-ACHAUER
To recognize and celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Milo-Grogan Area Commission and its continued service to the residents of the Milo-Grogan community.
To recognize the 10th anniversary of the Greater Southeast Area Commission and its dedication to supporting and representing the Greater Southeast community.
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 Finance and Management Director, on behalf of the Facilities Management Division, to establish purchase orders for the purchase of three desktop computers to support continuous, real-time monitoring of security camera feeds at the Michael B. Coleman Building located at 111 N. Front Street; To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreement with Brown Enterprise Solutions LLC; to authorize the transfer, and expenditure of $14,694.00 from the General Permanent Improvement Fund; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; and to declare an emergency. ($14,694.00)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the Universal Term Contract for the purchase of maintenance and support of our VxRail system; to authorize the expenditure of $369,414.53 from the Information Services Division, Information Services Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($369,414.53)
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)
To authorize the City Auditor to modify and extend the current contract with Huntington Insurance, Inc. for a total of four policies bonding various City employees, elected and appointed officials, and members of City boards and/or commissions; to authorize the expenditure of up to $158,511.00 from the General Fund; to authorize, after execution and issuance of a purchase order, the transfer and management of this contract to the Department of Finance and Management; and to declare an emergency. ($158,511.00)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to modify and extend three (3) Universal Term Contracts for the option to purchase Janitorial Supplies with Hillyard Inc , Carmens’s Distribution System Inc., and Key 4 Supply Inc., and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to modify and extend a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Thermoplastic Pavement Marking Material with Ennis-Flint Inc; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
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 authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a grant agreement with Rev1 Ventures for the purpose of administering the Entrepreneurial Signature Program; to authorize the expenditure of up to $250,000.00 from the 2025 General Fund Operating Budget, to authorize the advancement of funds on a predetermined schedule, and to declare an emergency. ($250,000.00)
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)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into the TIF Agreement with Vista Village, Inc. for up to four hundred fifty thousand dollars ($450,000.00) to reimburse them for property acquisition, soft costs, and construction costs in relation to the extension of Askins Road within the public right-of-way through the site and Vista Village development; to authorize the transfer, appropriation, and expenditure of the funds deposited within the Brice Road TIF Fund; and to allow for reimbursement of expenditures incurred prior to the Purchase Order; and to declare an emergency. ($450,000.00)
To authorize the City Auditor to appropriate the sum of $71,028.66 within the General Fund Income Tax Set Aside Subfund; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer $213,085.99 within the General Fund; to authorize the payment of up to $284,114.65 in accordance with the Public School Revenue Sharing Program for the Olentangy Local School District; to authorize the expenditure not to exceed of $284,114.65 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($284,114.65)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into three grant agreements in an aggregate amount up to $137,000.00 with the Franklinton Special Improvement District of Columbus, the 5th Avenue and 4th Street Special Improvement District, and the University District Special Improvement District, Inc.; to authorize the transfer and expenditure of up to $137,000.00 from the General Fund; to authorize advance funding per a predetermined schedule; and to declare an emergency. ($137,000.00)
To authorize the appropriation of $297,500.00 from the unappropriated balance of the Housing/Business Tax Incentives Fund to the Department of Development to provide funds for the administration of tax incentive projects for the 2026 budget year; and to declare an emergency. ($297,500.00)
To authorize the City Auditor to appropriate the sum of $119,412.15 within the General Fund Income Tax Set Aside Subfund; to authorize and direct the City Auditor to transfer an amount not to exceed $477,648.60 within the General Fund; to authorize and direct the City Auditor to make a payment not to exceed a total of $597,060.75 in accordance with the Jobs Growth Incentive (JGI) Program for the one (1) remaining JGI agreement for which the employer (The Ohio State University) has met all of the requirements set forth in their JGI agreement but has not been paid and thus is eligible to receive their payment for tax year 2024 (also calendar year and/or report year) in 2024; to authorize the expenditure not to exceed of $597,060.75 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($597,060.75)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a grant agreement in an amount up to $110,000.00 with Columbus State Community College to provide financial support for their Small Business Development Center staff; to authorize the transfer and expenditure of up to $110,000.00 from the General Fund; to advance funding per a predetermined schedule; and to declare an emergency. ($110,000.00)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a not-for-profit service contract with the Neighborhood Design Center (NDC) in an amount up to $318,000.00 to manage all aspects of the Power of One - Corridor and Parcel Intervention Program and provide design assistance and general management to the NCR districts; to authorize the expenditure of up to $318,000.00 from the 2025 General Fund Budget; and to declare an emergency. ($318,000.00)
To authorize the Director of Development to enter into a grant agreement with Junior Achievement of Central Ohio, Inc. to renovate and update existing building and infrastructure; to authorize the expenditure of $500,000.00 from the Development Taxable Bond Fund; to authorize the advancement of funds on a predetermined schedule provided in the terms of the agreement; and to declare an emergency. ($500,000.00)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a grant agreement with Franklinton Board of Trade in an amount up to $25,000.00; to authorize the transfer and expenditure of $25,000.00 from the General Fund; to allow for advancement of grant funds on a predetermined schedule; and to declare an emergency. ($25,000.00)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute and deliver the Termination and Release Agreement by and among the City, Columbus-Franklin County Finance Authority, Hallmark Dublin Road, LLC, and Quarry Lofts Partners, LLC to terminate the Tax Increment Financing and Cooperative Agreement dated May 12, 2021 and the Declaration of Covenants and Imposition of Continuing Priority Lien dated June 8, 2021; to authorize such Director to also execute and deliver a Release and Termination of Declaration certificate between City and the Columbus-Franklin County Finance Authority evidencing the termination of the declaration; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into contracts with Versalift East LLC for the purchase of (2) Insulated Aerial Bucket Trucks; to appropriate funds within the Municipal Motor Vehicle Tax Fund; to authorize the expenditure of up to $340,766.00 from the Municipal Motor Vehicle Tax Fund to purchase the equipment; and to declare an emergency. ($340,766.00)
To dedicate and name a tract of real property owned by the City as East Livingston Avenue. ($0.00)
To accept the plat titled “Cobblestone Townhomes Section 1” from Tamarack Land-Bachman Farms, LLC; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a contract modification with Complete General Construction Company in connection with the Intersection - Cleveland Avenue at Myrtle Avenue project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $81,322.22 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($81,322.22)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute a contribution agreement with the Short North Alliance, Inc. to provide funding for various public parking initiatives within the Short North Parking Benefit District in 2026; to authorize an expenditure in an amount up to $300,000.00 from the Mobility Enterprise Operating Fun; and to declare an emergency. ($300,000.00)
To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into agreements with Norfolk Southern Railway Company relative to the Arterial Street Rehabilitation - Williams Road Corridor - Scioto River to South Hamilton Road project; to authorize the encumbrance and expenditure of up to $12,500.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($12,500.00)
NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR. WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
To authorize and direct the City Auditor to authorize payment to Blue Chip Broadcasting LTD dba Radio One per invoice approved by the Department Director (or designee) in an amount not to exceed $3,662.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($3,662.00)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to enter into a grant agreement with Ohio State University College of Social Work in support of the One Linden Schools Initiative; and to authorize the expenditure from the General Fund; and to authorize the payment of non-food related program expenses incurred starting August 1, 2025; and to allow food and/or non-alcoholic beverage expenses incurred after the effective date of the ordinance; and to declare an emergency. ($152,277.00)
To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Procon, Professional Construction Services, Inc. for the Champions Golf Course Simulator Room and Restroom Renovation 2025 Project; to authorize the transfer of $77,455.25 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2025 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the expenditure of $77,455.25 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($77,455.25)
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)
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with the Harmony Project to provide programming support; to authorize an expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($10,000.00)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to enter into advance payment grant agreements with non-profit organizations in support of the 2025 New American Integration Seed Grants; to authorize an expenditure from the General Fund; to authorize the payment of non-food related program expenses incurred on or after December 1, 2025; to authorize the expenditure of funds for reasonable food and/or non-alcoholic beverage costs incurred after the effective date of the ordinance; and to declare an emergency. ($49,999.60)
HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. BEATTY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
To authorize the Board of Health to accept a grant from the Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health (ADAMH) Board of Franklin County in the amount of $98,586.00; to authorize the appropriation of $98,586.00 to the Health Department in the Health Department Grants Fund; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer appropriations between object classes for the State Opiate and Stimulant Response (SOS) 4.0 Grant Year Two program as needed upon request by the Columbus Public Health department; and to declare an emergency. ($98,586.00)
To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept funds from the Ohio Commission on Service & Volunteerism and any additional funds for the 2025-2026 Service-Learning Institute Grant; to authorize the appropriation of funds from the unappropriated balance of the Health Department Grants Fund, to authorize the City Auditor to transfer appropriations between object classes for the 2025-2026 Service-Learning Institute Grant; and to declare an emergency. ($5,000.00)
PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. ALL MEMBERS
To authorize the City Attorney to accept State Victims Award Act (SVAA) and federal Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) funding from the Office of the Ohio Attorney General in the amount of $163,586.25 to support victim advocacy services; to authorize total appropriation of $163,586.25 from the unappropriated balance of the General Government Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($163,586.25)
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)
To authorize the Columbus City Attorney to accept $166,650.00 in grant funding from the Franklin County Board of Commissioners to continue implementation of the county-wide Blueprint for Safety Interagency Domestic Response initiative through December 31, 2026; to authorize the appropriation of $166,650.00 in the general government grant fund; and to declare an emergency. ($166,650.00)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety, on behalf of the Division of Fire, to modify an existing contract with ImageTrend, LLC for a License Management system addition to the current comprehensive records management system; to authorize the expenditure of $66,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($66,000.00)
To authorize and direct the Administrative and Presiding Judge of the Franklin County Municipal Court to enter into contract with Ohio Bar Liability Insurance Company OBLIC pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 1901.38; to authorize the expenditure of up to $5,300.00 to provide professional liability insurance for staff attorneys from the Franklin County Municipal Court Judges Funds; and to declare an emergency. ($5,300.00)
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into contract with Ketchum & Walton Company, for the purchase and installation of acoustical panels; to authorize the appropriation of $82,060.00 from the Special Revenue Fund, entitled the Police Continuing Professional Training Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $82,060.00 from the Police Continuing Professional Training Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($82,060.00)
To authorize and direct the City Auditor to authorize payment to various vendors for services rendered as part of City Council's Public Safety Week per the invoices approved by the Department Director (or designee) in an amount not to exceed $24,389.80; to authorize the expenditure of $24,389.80 from the General Fund, Public Safety Initiatives Subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($24,389.80).
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety to accept U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Overdose Data to Action program funding via a sub award from Franklin County Public Health (FCPH) in the amount of $200,000.00; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure of funds upon receipt of annual executed agreements; to appropriate award funds to Columbus Public Safety for expansion of Rapid Response Emergency Addiction Crisis Team outreach activities; to authorize the appropriation of $200,000.00 from the unappropriated balance of the General Government Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($200,000.00)
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to modify and extend the contract for the option to purchase AED Medical Devices and Supplies with Zoll Medical Corporation, and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
To authorize the City Auditor to create a Special Revenue subfund titled “Court Modernization Fund” for the purpose of depositing proceeds received from court costs; to authorize the use of such funds for court projects supporting the Municipal Court’s transfer to the new courthouse; to appropriate an amount up to, but not to exceed, the unencumbered cash balance in the subfund; to authorize the expenditure of said funds for such purposes; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into professional services contracts with Glaus, Pyle, Schomer, Burns & Dehaven, Inc., and G-A-I Consultants, Inc., for Power General Engineering Services 2024-2026; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation within the Electricity Bond Fund; to authorize the expenditure of up to $750,000.00 for the contracts; and to declare an emergency. ($750,000.00)
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 contract modification to add funding for the Lead Service Line Replacement - Pilot Program project with Travco; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the expenditure of up to $500,000.00 from the Water Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($500,000.00)
To amend Section 2 of Ordinance 2845-2024 to authorize a Sub-recipient Agreement - Not-For-Profit Service Contract with the Columbus Region Green Fund to administer a US DOE EECBG grant on behalf of the Department of Public Utilities; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
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 Finance and Management to establish a contract with The Safety Company, LLC for the purchase of a TV and Cutter Truck for the Department of Public Utilities; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation within the Sanitary Bond Fund; to authorize the expenditure of up to $507,000.00 from the Sanitary Bond Fund to pay for this purchase; and to declare an emergency. ($507,000.00)
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)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify a contract for the 2022 Utility Cut Restoration Project with Decker Construction Company for the Division of Water; to extend the contract through June 30, 2026; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to modify a not-for-profit service contract with the Columbus Region Green Fund for implementation of additional energy saving services; to extend the not-for-profit service contract with the Columbus Region Green Fund until funds are expended; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and increase the Master Services Agreement with American Municipal Power, Inc. by $25,000.00 for participation in the Community Energy Savings Smart Thermostat Program and associated services on behalf of the Division of Power; to authorize the expenditure of $25,000.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund; to authorize an extension of the existing MSA contract term through March 31, 2026; and to declare an emergency. ($25,000.00)
To authorize the Finance and Management Director, on behalf of the Department of Public Service, to modify contracts with Columbus Truck & Equipment Center LLC; to allow for raw material and labor surcharges of up to $188,670.00; to authorize the expenditure of up to $188,670.00 from the Division of Refuse Collection Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($188,670.00)
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Process Control Computer System Maintenance with Schneider Electric Systems USA Inc.; and to authorize the expenditure of $1.00 from General Budget Reservation; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00)
To modify the professional engineering services contract with Murphy Epson, Inc., for the Lead Service Line Outreach 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 an expenditure of up to $638,046.88 from the Water Bond Fund to pay for the contract modification; and to declare an emergency. ($638,046.88)
To authorize the City Attorney to spend City funds to acquire and accept in good faith certain fee simple and lesser real estate and to contract for associated professional services in order for the Department of Public Utilities to timely complete the acquisition of Real Estate for the Broadview Road 30 Inch Transmission Main; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Water Bond Fund; to authorize the expenditure of up to $275,000.00 from the Water Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($275,000.00)
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify past, present and future contract(s) and purchase orders from Aldea Services LLC. to LJB, Inc.; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: HARDIN, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
To authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $657,093.00 of the FY 2025 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) as well as the transfer of appropriation and the expenditure in an amount up to $35,726.23 of the FY 2024 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the Department of Development; to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a Subrecipient Agreement - Not for Profit Service Contract in an amount up to $692,819.23 with the Community Shelter Board for the administration of the City's Emergency Solutions Grant monies; to authorize payment for reasonable food and non-alcoholic beverages residents as it is an operational cost associated with shelters and these expenditures are only reimbursable beginning with the effective date of this ordinance; to authorize the payment of expenditures prior to the start of the purchase order beginning July 1, 2025; and to declare an emergency. ($692,819.23)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a service contract with Amanda King, dba Spatialist LLC in an amount up to $45,000.00 for the purpose of updating Department’s HOME policies for all programs for compliance with the HOME Final Rule; to authorize the expenditure of up to $45,000.00 from the department’s 2025 General Fund budget; and to declare an emergency. ($45,000.00)
To set forth a statement of municipal services and zoning conditions to be provided to the area contained in a proposed annexation (AN25-026) of 48.7± Acres in Hamilton Township to the City of Columbus as required by the Ohio Revised Code; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
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)
To authorize the Director of Development, or a designated assignee, on behalf of the Department of Public Safety and the Department of Public Utilities, to enter into a Second Amended to License Agreement with Cellco Partnership to adjust annual rent to account for a decrease in the number of tower antennas; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development, or an authorized assignee, to execute and acknowledge a Fourth Amendment to the Amended and Restated Lease Agreement with the Franklin County Board of Commissioners necessary to grant the Zoo an extension to the term of the lease agreement for the City’s real property located at 4850 West Powell Road, Powell, Ohio 43065; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
To authorize the Director of Development to modify a contract in an amount up to $160,000.00 with Evolved Plumbing and Mechanical LLC as part of the Division of Housing’s Emergency Repair program; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of funds within the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of $160,000.00 from the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($160,000.00)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a contract with LifeCare Alliance an amount up to $50,000.00 to administer the CHORES home repair program on behalf of the City of Columbus; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $50,000.00 from the Housing Business Tax Incentive fund; and to declare an emergency. ($50,000.00)
To authorize the Director of Development to encumber funds for a contract to conduct a historic preservation assessment in an amount up to $150,000.00 with a to-be-determined firm; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure in an amount up to $150,000.00 within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($150,000.00)
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 $9,000.00 to provide assistance to individuals facing housing instability; to authorize the expenditure of up to $9,000.00 the 2025 General Fund Budget; to authorize advance payments per a predetermined schedule; and to declare an emergency. ($9,000.00)
To set forth a statement of municipal services and zoning conditions to be provided to the area contained in a proposed annexation (AN25-027) of 15.4± Acres in Jefferson Township to the City of Columbus as required by the Ohio Revised Code 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 (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 Finance and Management, on behalf of the Office of Construction Management, to modify and increase the agreement with Moody Nolan, Inc., for Architect-of-Record Services for the New Municipal Court Building project; to authorize an expenditure up to $1,646,605.00 from the Construction Management Taxable Bonds Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,646,605.00)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into a contract on behalf of the Facilities Management Division with Ohio Technical Services, Inc. for inspection, testing, removal, and/or remediation of hazardous materials from city facilities; to authorize the expenditure of $130,000.00 from the General Fund; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Codes; and to declare an emergency. ($130,000.00)
To authorize and direct the City Auditor to provide for the transfer of $5,295,000.00 within the general fund; to increase appropriations of $977,880.00 in the E-911 Fund and $1,100,000.00 in the Sustainable Columbus Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($7,372,880.00)
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 Rev1 Ventures for the purpose of proving rent support per section 2 of the Memorandum of Understanding and in furtherance of the 2022 Downtown Strategic Plan; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $1,875,000.00 from the Neighborhood Economic Development Fund; to authorize the advancement of funds on a predetermined schedule; and to declare an emergency. ($1,875,000.00)
To authorize the Director of Development to execute contracts with numerous for-profit, not-for-profit, and social service agencies in an amount up to $1,318,319.22 for the purpose of assisting the Department of Development to administer the Accelerate Columbus program; and to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of funds an amount up to $428,579.72 within the Income Tax Set Aside Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $889,739.50 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,318,319.22)
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
To authorize the transfer of appropriation within the Street Construction, Maintenance and Repair Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a contribution agreement with the Greater Columbus Arts Council in support of the Mothers of Murdered Columbus Children Art Memorial Installation; to accept, on behalf of the City, title and ownership of the completed Artwork and add it to the City’s public art collection upon final acceptance and required approvals; to authorize the expenditure of up to $80,000.00 within the Street Construction, Maintenance, and Repair Fund and General Revenue Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($80,000.00)
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)
HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. BEATTY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to appropriate $1,000,000.00 from the unappropriated balance of the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund for the provision of home and community-based services for older adult residents; and to declare an emergency. ($1,000,000.00)
To authorize and direct the Board of Health to enter into a supply contract with International Identification DBA National Band & Tag Company for the purchase of rabies vaccination tags; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Code; to authorize an expenditure from the Health Special Revenue Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($12,840.00)
To authorize the Director on behalf of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into a loan agreement and promissory note with Maryhaven Inc.to provide funding for operational support; to authorize the appropriation of $1,000,000.00 within the Opioid Recovery Fund; to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,000,000.00 from the Opioid Recovery Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,000,000.00).
PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. ALL MEMBERS
To authorize and direct the Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter into contract with Alina Sharafutdinova DBA Village Venture LLC, for grant management services for the RREACT program; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code; to authorize an expenditure of $96,556.00 from the General Government Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($96,556.00)
To authorize and direct the City Attorney to settle the lawsuit known as Samuel McKenzie v. City of Columbus, Case No. 2:23-cv-2999, pending in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio; to authorize the expenditure of the sum of Forty Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($40,000.00) in settlement of the lawsuit; and to declare an emergency. ($40,000.00)
PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a 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 Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Capital Electric Line Builders for the Smart Lighting Phase 2 LED Conversions project; to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to apply for, accept, and execute documents necessary to enter into a grant agreement with the State of Ohio Department of Development and to repay any unused grant funds; to appropriate funds; to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,339,261.54 from the Electricity Bond Fund and the Electricity Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,339,261.54)
To authorize the expenditure of $2,000,000.00 or so much thereof as may be necessary from the Division of Refuse Collection General Fund to pay waste disposal tipping fees for the Division of Refuse Collection; to authorize the Director of Public Service to establish an encumbrance of $2,000,000.00 to pay refuse tipping fees to the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio for the Division of Refuse Collection pursuant to an existing lease agreement; and to declare an emergency. ($2,000,000.00)
To authorize and direct the City Auditor to appropriate and transfer funds from the Special Purpose - PFAS Settlement Fund to the Department of Public Utilities, Water Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($11,177,600.69)
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract for the purchase of materials and services for the Safe and Clean Corridors Street Lighting Conversion for the Department of Public Utilities from W.W. Grainger, Inc., Loeb Electric Company, Crescent Electric Supply Company, Utility Supply Company, Springfield Electric Supply Company, and New River Electrical Corporation; to authorize an expenditure of up to $1,250,000.00 from the Electricity Bond Fund to pay for the equipment: and to declare an emergency. ($1,250,000.00)
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish purchase orders and associate purchase agreements with multiple vendors for the purchase of refuse collection containers and parts from Tank Holding Corp dba Snyder Industries Inc., IPL North America Inc., and Rehrig Pacific; to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,007,592.00 from the Refuse Bond Fund for the purchase of these containers and parts; and to declare an emergency. ($1,007,592.00)
To authorize the City Attorney, on behalf of the Director of the Department of Public Utilities, to enter into a contract for special legal counsel and professional services with Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP; to authorize the expenditure of $469,953.75 split among the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of City Code; and to declare an emergency. ($469,953.75)
HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: HARDIN, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
To authorize the Director of Development with the approval by Columbus City Council to approve the forgiveness of individual loans to homeowners who meet the eligibility requirements of the program, the current request for forgiveness is approximately $1,766,587.33, which will remove the burden of these qualifying homeowners and help support housing stability, and will lower the City’s expenses with AmeriNational who manages these loans on our behalf; and declare an emergency. ($1,766,587.33)
This ordinance authorizes the appropriation and expenditure in an amount up to $352,000.00 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 Southeast Inc., in an amount up to $352,000.00 to establish a team of engagement specialists to provide supportive services for those that are deemed eligible under the HOME-ARP guidelines; authorizes the appropriation and expenditure in an amount up to $28,200.00 within the Income Tax Set Aside Subfund; authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a grant agreement with Southeast Inc., in an amount up to $28,200.00 to provide operational support; authorizes food and non-alcoholic beverages to be considered an operational cost of this non-profit organization; authorizes the expenditures prior to the purchase order beginning December 1, 2025 through December 31, 2029; to authorize the advancement of a portion of the grant agreement in a predetermined schedule; and to declare an emergency. ($380,200.00)
This ordinance authorizes the appropriation and expenditure in an amount up to $264,000.00 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 Maryhaven Inc., in an amount up to $264,000.00 to establish a team of engagement specialists to provide supportive services for those that are deemed eligible under the HOME-ARP guidelines; authorizes the appropriation and expenditure in an amount up to $21,150.00 within the Income Tax Set Aside Subfund; authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a grant agreement with Maryhaven Inc., in an amount up to $21,150.00 to provide operational support; authorizes food and non-alcoholic beverages to be considered an operational cost of this non-profit organization; authorizes the expenditures prior to the purchase order beginning December 1, 2025 through December 31, 2029; to authorize the advancement of a portion of the grant agreement in a predetermined schedule; and to declare an emergency. ($285,150.00)
To authorize the Director of Department of Development to execute a funding agreement in an amount up to $10,000,000.00 with the Central Ohio Community Land Trust to develop affordable housing; to authorize the expenditure of up to $10,000,000.00 from the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; to authorize advancement of funds on a predetermined schedule; to authorize reimbursement of expenses incurred prior to the purchase order; and to declare an emergency. ($10,000,000.00)
To authorize the appropriation of $1,795,428.00 from the unappropriated balance of the Land Management Fund to the Department of Development to provide funds for the administration of the Real Estate and Land Redevelopment Division for budget year 2026; and to declare an emergency. ($1,795,428.00)
ADJOURNMENT
RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
WYCHE
To amend Title 45 of the Columbus City Codes by enactment of new Chapter 4553; to regulate the practice of utility reselling for residential properties in the City of Columbus.
ADJOURNED AT 7:27 P.M.
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE WAS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT PORTION OF THE AGENDA AND VOTED ON LATER IN THE MEETING:
HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS AND BUILDING: ORDINANCE #3322-2025
Approval of the Consent Agenda
RECESS
RECESSED AT 6:29 P.M.
RECONVENE
RECONVENED AT 7:03 P.M.
To amend Title 45 of the Columbus City Codes by enactment of new Chapter 4553; to regulate the practice of utility reselling for residential properties in the City of Columbus.