Columbus City Council (Jan. 12, 2026) — Consent agenda approved; multiple appropriations, contracts, appointments, and utility projects authorized

REGULAR MEETING NO. 2 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, JANUARY 12, 2026 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 JANUARY 7, 2026 New Type: D-3 To: Buckeye FP at LS Corporation Buckeye Family Pizza and Pub 5155 Raglan Street Columbus, OH 43026 Permit #: 10011413-1 New Type: D-2 To: Dipping Soul LLC Mizu No Kaori 495 S 4th St Columbus, OH 43206 Permit #: 10010497-2 Transfer Type: C-1, C-2 To: High Store Inc 1858 Lockbourne Road Columbus, OH 43207 From: TAHA STORE INC TAHA STORE INC 1858 Lockbourne Rd Columbus, OH 43207 Permit #: 10011406-1 New Type: D-5J, D-6 To: The Border Two LLC VIVA Mexican Cuisine 220 W Nationwide Blvd Columbus, OH 43215 Permit #: 10009485-1 New Type: D-1, D-3 To: NORTH BROADWAY HIGH 3400 N High St 1ST Fl Columbus, OH 43202 Permit #: 06441877-2 New Type: C-2, D-6 To: CPFM LLC 3351 E Main St Columbus, OH 43213 Permit #: 01792275-1 Advertise Date: 1/17/2026 Agenda Date: 1/12/2026 Return Date: 1/22/2026

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 Finance and Management, on behalf of the Office of Construction Management; to renew and increase the contract with Setterlin Building Company, for the Professional Construction Services - Task Order Basis project; for various Department of Public Safety tasks; to authorize a transfer and expenditure up to $32,211.85 within the Safety G.O. Bonds Fund; and to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvements Budget. ($32,211.85)

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Refuse Truck Parts with Best Equipment Co., Inc. 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 Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Freightliner OEM Parts and Services with Fyda Freightliner Columbus, Inc. in accordance with the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Code; and to authorize the expenditure of $1.00. ($1.00)

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 an Enterprise Zone Agreement with C5 Columbus SW Building 1, LLC (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 approximately $31,260,600.00 in real property improvements and the creation of forty-eight (48) net new full-time permanent positions with an estimated annual payroll of approximately $2,112,000.00. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into an Enterprise Zone Agreement with C5 Columbus SW Building 2, LLC (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 approximately $15,724,800.00 in real property improvements and the creation of twenty-five (25) net new full-time permanent positions with an estimated annual payroll of approximately $1,100,000.00. ($0.00)

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

To authorize and direct the City Auditor to appropriate funds within the Federal Transportation Grant Fund in connection with the Quick Build Toolkit; 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 Agreements for the purchase of water barriers, cones, and traffic barrels by the Department of Public Service, Division of Mobility & Parking Services; to authorize the expenditure of $357,038.00 from the Federal Transportation Grant Fund; and to authorize the Director of Public Service to establish a purchase order for various materials to be used for the Quick Build toolkit from existing Universal Term Contracts with Bain Enterprises and All in Safety Corp. for the purchase of water barriers, cones, and traffic barrels. ($357,038.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents necessary for the transfer of a 0.015 acre portion of the right-of-way north of Stratford Way, and west of Chatfield Park. ($808.00)

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

To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to accept a grant in the amount of $39,342.60 and enter into an agreement with the Franklin County Department of Job and Family Services to provide salary support for Rec Aides administering Afterschool Rec Club; to appropriate to $39,342.60 to the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund. ($39,342.60)

To authorize the City Auditor, on behalf of the Recreation and Parks Department, to create a new subfund within the City’s Special Purpose Fund to account for funds received that are intended to support the implementation of the Urban Forestry Master Plan. ($0.00)

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

To authorize the expenditure of $500,000.00 from the Employee Benefits Fund or so much thereof as may be necessary for the purpose of reimbursing the Department of Recreation and Parks for City employees who register for a fitness and gym pass and employer-sponsored sporting activities. ($500,000.00)

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

To accept the application (AN25-016) of Jose Rodrigo Hernandez for the annexation of certain territory containing 0.30± acres in Franklin Township. ($0.00)

To accept the application (AN25-018) of VIDA NUEVA Wesleyan Church for the annexation of certain territory containing 19.471± acres in Jackson Township. ($0.00)

To accept the application (AN25-019) of Central Ohio Investment Properties LLC for the annexation of certain territory containing 1.9± acres in Mifflin Township. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify and extend an existing escrow agreement with Community Housing Network Inc. (CHN). ($0.00)

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

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a maintenance agreement with, and to charge, the City of Upper Arlington for street lighting maintenance and electricity costs on Henderson Road from approximately Reed Road to Stonehaven Drive for land recently transferred to the City of Upper Arlington due to a boundary adjustment. ($0.00)

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

DORANS

To adopt the Columbus Growth Strategy as an amendment to the Columbus Citywide Planning Policies that will continue to guide the next generation of growth and development in Columbus. ($0.00)

HARDIN

To amend section 111.01 of the Columbus City Codes, pertaining to Council meetings and hearings; to allow Council flexibility to determine summer recess. ($0.00)

CONSENT ACTIONS

RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION:

WYCHE

To honor Friends of the Lower Olentangy Watershed (FLOW) for their hard-work and dedication to environmental preservation in 2025.

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

To amend ordinance 3436-2024 in order to establish the purpose of expenditures associated with adult-use cannabis tax revenue received by the city; and to declare an emergency. (0.00)

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

To authorize the Director of the Office of Education to enter into a not-for-profit service contract with Columbus Early Learning Centers; to reimburse for the early education services provided to Hilltop children from August 1 to August 31, 2024; to authorize the payment of expenses incurred prior to the issuance of a purchase order back to and including August 1, 2024; and to authorize the expenditure of $90,000.00. ($90,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Education to enter into a grant agreement for $50,000.00 with Franklin County Children’s Services (FCCS) to create and implement a 12-month childcare and early education pilot program; to authorize the transfer of $50,000.00 within the Department of Education General Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of $50,000.00 within the Department of Education General Fund. ($50,000.00)

To authorize and direct the Director of the Department of Human Resources to enter into a grant agreement with the Ohio Department of Development and accept a grant in the amount of $8,591.00 for a TechCred Training Plan - Round 34; to authorize the appropriation of $8,591.00 in the General Government Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($8,591.00)

HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS

To authorize the Board of Health to accept a grant from the Ohio Department of Health in the amount of $150,000.00 for the Dental Sealant program that prevents dental cavities among school children through an evidence-based community approach, to authorize the appropriation of $150,000.00 from the unappropriated balance of the Health Department Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($150,000.00)

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

To authorize and direct the Municipal Court Clerk to modify the existing contract to extend the contract with ACI Payments, Inc. for two months for the provision of electronic payment services; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To authorize and direct the Administrative and Presiding Judge of the Franklin County Municipal Court to accept a grant totaling $65,000.00 from the Bureau of Criminal Justice for the purpose of partially subsidizing salaries and fringe benefits for one person in the specialized dockets; to appropriate $65,000.00 from the unappropriated balance of the general government grant fund to the Franklin County Municipal Court; and to declare an emergency. ($65,000.00)

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

To authorize the Director of Development, or designee, to execute, on behalf of Columbus Public Health, those documents necessary to enter into a Lease Agreement with the Columbus Neighborhood Health Center, Inc. for the use of the City’s neighborhood health center located at 1905 Parsons Avenue, Columbus, Ohio, commonly known as Southside Health Center, and declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of Development, or designee, to execute, on behalf of Columbus Public Health, those documents necessary to enter into a Lease Agreement with the Columbus Neighborhood Health Center, Inc. for the use of the City’s neighborhood health center located at 1180 East Main Street, Columbus, Ohio, commonly known as East Central Health Center, and declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To designate a portion of the downtown area as a Clean Zone, pursuant to City Code Chapter 599, in order to regulate certain commercial activity on public property in connection with the Disney on Ice event to be held in Nationwide Arena from February 19, 2026 thru February 22, 2026 (the “Special event”); to designate the geographical boundaries for the Clean Zone in the downtown area; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of Development to execute grant agreement with the Community Shelter Board in an amount up to $30,000.00 for screening services for the Resilient Housing Initiative; to authorize expenses incurred prior to purchase order execution; to authorize the advancement of funds on a pre-determined schedule provided in the terms of the agreement; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $30,000.00 from the Neighborhood Economic Development Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($30,000.00)

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

To authorize the Director of the Public Utilities Department to modify a contract with Timmons Group, Inc. for services for a GIS data model migration to the Utility Network Model in an amount not to exceed $60,000.00; and to authorize the use of $60,000.00 remaining funds on an existing legislated general budget reservation for this project to pay for the costs of the contract. ($0.00)

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 Computers, Computer Parts, and Computer Accessories, for the Department of Public Utilities; and to authorize the expenditure of $45,000.00 from the Public Utilities Operating Funds. ($45,000.00)

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

APPOINTMENTS

Appointment of Todd Moxley Watson, Kimberly Parkway Church of God Church of God, 4150 Kimberly Pkwy N, Columbus, OH 43232, to serve on the OneOhio Region 1 Board of Governance, with a term expiration date of January 1, 2030. (biography attached)

Appointment of Christopher C. Moses to serve on the Citizens' Commission on Elected Official Compensation with a term starting on January 19, 2026 and expiring December 31, 2026 or upon the submission a report of recommendations for the salary of each elective officer of the city, including an annual cost of living adjustment, whichever comes first (resume attached).

Appointment of Andrea Blevins to serve on the Citizens' Commission on Elected Official Compensation with a term starting on January 19, 2026 and expiring December 31, 2026 or upon the submission a report of recommendations for the salary of each elective officer of the city, including an annual cost of living adjustment, whichever comes first (resume attached).

Appointment of Monica L. Womack to serve on the Citizens' Commission on Elected Official Compensation with a term starting on January 19, 2026 and expiring December 31, 2026 or upon the submission a report of recommendations for the salary of each elective officer of the city, including an annual cost of living adjustment, whichever comes first (resume attached).

Appointment of Alyvia Johnson to serve on the Citizens' Commission on Elected Official Compensation with a term starting on January 19, 2026 and expiring December 31, 2026 or upon the submission a report of recommendations for the salary of each elective officer of the city, including an annual cost of living adjustment, whichever comes first (resume attached).

Appointment of Elizabeth Caslin to serve on the Citizens' Commission on Elected Official Compensation with a term starting on January 19, 2026 and expiring December 31, 2026 or upon the submission a report of recommendations for the salary of each elective officer of the city, including an annual cost of living adjustment, whichever comes first (resume attached).

Appointment of Alexandro Volakis, 248 East 11th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43201, to serve on the Fifth by Northwest Area Commission, with a new term start date of January 1, 2026 and an expiration date of December 31, 2028 (resume attached).

Appointment of Mark Moritz, 83 Deland Drive, Columbus, OH 43214, to serve on the Clintonville Area Commission, with a new term start date of January 1, 2026 and an expiration date of December 31, 2028 (resume attached).

Appointment of Joshua Hively, 368 Fairway Drive, Columbus, OH 43214, to serve on the Clintonville Area Commission, with a new term start date of January 1, 2026 and an expiration date of December 31, 2028 (resume attached).

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

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

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 Office of Construction Management, to enter into a construction contract with Proline Electric, Inc. for the North Market Fire Alarm Upgrade project; to authorize a transfer of $477,300.00 and an expenditure up to $477,300.00 within the Construction Management Taxable Bond Fund; to authorize an expenditure for prevailing wage services provided by the Department of Public Service; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvements Budget; and to declare an emergency. ($477,300.00)

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

To authorize the appropriation of funds within the County Auto License Tax Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to expend said monies or so much thereof as may be needed for Franklin County Engineer approved roadway construction and maintenance projects undertaken by the Division of Traffic Management; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

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 Roadway-Multimodal-Mt. Vernon Avenue Phase 1 project, to authorize an expenditure of $10,751.00, and to declare an emergency. ($10,751.00)

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 Arterial - SR161 - I71 to Cleveland Avenue Phase 2, also known as 2025 Ambleside Maple Canyon project, to authorize an expenditure of 325,335.00; and to declare an emergency. ($325,335.00)

HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: ROSS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR.

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a service contract with Benevate, LLC in an amount up to $19,000.00 to configure the financial assistance application software for the Resilient Housing Initiative; to waive the competitive bidding requirements of Columbus City Codes Chapter 329; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $19,000.00; to authorize expenses incurred prior to purchase order execution; and to declare an emergency. ($19,000.00)

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

To authorize the Director of the Public Utilities Department to enter into a contract modification to add funding for the Professional Construction Management 2023 project with Hill International; 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; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $6,154,900.00 from the Water Bond Fund for the contract modification. ($6,154,900.00)

To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into contract with Best Equipment Co., Inc. for the purchase of one (1) Food Waste Satellite Collection Truck Non-CDL for the Department of Public Service; to authorize the waiver of the competitive bidding requirements of the Columbus city Code; to authorize the transfer of appropriation within the General Government Grants Fund; to authorize the expenditure of up to $132,048.00 from the General Government Grants and Refuse G.O. Bond Funds; to repay any unused grant funds at the end of the grant period; and to declare an emergency. ($132,048.00)

To authorize the Director of the Public Utilities Department to enter into a contract modification with Resource International for the Construction Administration/Construction Inspection Services 2023-2025 contract; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $1,127,937.58 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. ($1,127,937.58)

To authorize the Director of the Public Utilities Department to enter into a construction contract with Underground Utilities, Inc., for the Athens Avenue and Rumsey Road Area Water Line Improvements Project; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $5,122,279.85 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. ($5,124,279.85)

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 amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $1,080,372.79 from the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund for the contract modification; and to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for the project. ($1,080,372.79)

ADJOURNMENT

THERE WILL BE NO COUNCIL MEETING ON MONDAY, JANUARY 19, 2026 IN OBSERVANCE OF MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY. THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL WILL BE MONDAY, JANUARY 26TH.

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)

ADJOURNED AT 6:26 PM

Approval of the Consent Agenda