Columbus City Council (Jan 26, 2026) approves 2026 appropriations, Experience Columbus contract, enterprise zone abatements; adopts Columbus Growth Strategy

REGULAR MEETING NO.3 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, JANUARY 26, 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 21, 2026 TRFO Type: D-5 To: CAMPPC LLC 1501 South High Street Columbus, OH 43207 From: PAASOTC LLC PAASOTC LLC 1501 S High ST Columbus, OH 43207 Permit #: 10010926-1 New Type: D-5I To: OLD DUBE LLC Old Dube 2439 N. High St. Columbus, OH 43202 Permit #: 06529987-3 New Type: C-2 To: Adasa International Market Inc 901 S James Rd Columbus, OH 43227 Permit #: 10009619-1 New Type: D-3 To: Valley Soulz East LLC Valley Soulz East LLC ( The Valley ) 238 S 4th St Columbus, OH 43215 Permit #: 10011010-1 New Type: D-1, D-3, D-6 To: Biscuit Belly, LLC Biscuit Belly 1417 W. 5th Ave Columbus, OH 43212 Permit #: 10010907-1 TRFO Type: D-2, D-1, D-3, D-6 To: 940 Bistro High, LLC 940 Bistro 940 N. High St. Columbus, OH 43201 From: AMPERSAND RESTAURANT LLC AMPERSAND RESTAURANT LLC 940 N HIGH ST Columbus, OH 43201 Permit #: 10011556-1 New Type: D-1, D-3 To: Intermission Cocktail Lounge, LLC Intermission Cocktail Lounge 491 South Fourth Street Columbus, OH 43215 Permit #: 10011395-1 TRFO Type: C-1, C-2 To: BG Quick Shop Inc 726 W Broad Street Columbus, OH 43222 From: GALUWALL INC 726 W BROAD ST Columbus, OH 43222 Permit #: 10009699-2 TRFO Type: D-5 To: Spruce Street Ltd Market Bar 59 Spruce Street Columbus, OH 43215 From: ROBERT COOK 2123-27 Eakin RD Columbus, OH 43223 Permit #: 10011684-1 New Type: D-2 To: PIAZZA PELINO LLC 772 N High ST STE 104 Columbus, OH 43215 Permit #: 06898045-1 TRFO Type: C-1,C-2 To: M1 Grocery Inc Pizza Chateau 2602 Eakin Rd Columbus, OH 43204 From: 2602 EAKIN ROAD INC 2602 Eakin RD Columbus, OH 43204 Permit #: 10011804-1 Advertise Date: 1/31/2026 Agenda Date: 1/26/2026 Return Date: 2/5/2026

RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION

DORANS

To Recognize and Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Columbus Underground

To Recognize, Honor and Celebrate Duane Casares on his Retirement from Directions for Youth & Families After 33 Years of Service and Leadership

GREEN

To Recognize Cardiovascular Disease as the World’s Leading Cause of Death and to Support the Recognition of Friday, February 6, 2026, as “National Wear Red Day” and February as “American Heart Month”

ROSS

To recognize, honor and celebrate Judge James Edward Green on his retirement from Franklin County Municipal Court.

WYCHE

To encourage the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio to take measures to protect Ohio residents, including residents of Columbus, from rising electricity bills

ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA

FIRST READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION

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

To authorize the City Auditor to appropriate and expend up to $4,598,972.20 within the Debt Retirement Fund for reimbursement to The RiverSouth Authority to make lease payments; to authorize the City Auditor, on behalf of the Department of Public Service, to expend up to $1,841,000.00 within the Mobility Enterprise Fund to The RiverSouth Authority to make lease payments. ($6,439,972.20)

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase John Deere OEM Mower Parts with Ag-Pro Ohio, LLC; 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 Ford OEM Parts with Ricart Properties, Inc.; and to authorize the expenditure of $1.00. ($1.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to extend an existing agreement with Hansen Banner, LLC through extension of the current purchase order through March 26, 2027; and to authorize the use of any remaining funds/unspent existing on the purchase order. ($0.00)

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

To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a professional services contract with The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc. for the Pedestrian Safety - Gantz Road - Collier Crest to Hardy Parkway project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $250,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund to pay for this contract. ($250,000.00)

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 UIRF South Linden Sidewalks 2017 Project and to authorize an expenditure of $3,973.00 from existing ACDI002495-10. ($3,973.00)

To authorize the Director of Public Service to request that the Director of the Ohio Department of Transportation establish a reasonable and safe prima facie speed on Parsons Avenue from East Whittier Street to East Broad Street; to repeal any and all speed limit ordinances and resolutions on said roadway. ($0.00)

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

To authorize and direct the City Auditor to establish an auditor’s certificate in the amount of $50,000.00 for various expenditures for labor, materials, and equipment in conjunction with improvements needed to support programming within the Recreation and Parks Department; to authorize the transfer of $152,383.11 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2025 Capital Improvements Budget; and to authorize the expenditure of $50,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund. ($50,000.00)

To authorize and direct the City Auditor to establish an auditor’s certificate in the amount of $100,000.00 for various expenditures for labor, materials, and equipment in conjunction with parks improvements within the Recreation and Parks Department; and to authorize the expenditure of $100,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund. ($100,000.00)

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

To authorize the Board of Health to enter into a not-for-profit contract with the Ohio State University Physicians, Inc., for physician services for the Columbus Public Health Clinics for the period of February 1, 2026 through January 31, 2027; and to authorize the expenditure of $62,400.00 from the Health Special Revenue Fund to pay the costs thereof. ($62,400.00)

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

To authorize and direct the City Auditor to transfer $245,000.00 from the general fund to the specialty docket program for the Franklin County Municipal Court. ($245,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter into contract with Crosswalk, Inc. for the Crosswalk to Care program. ($0.00)

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

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to forgive the principal and accrued interest on a unit-by-unit basis for Joyce Avenue Homes Limited Partnership on a HOME loan due to the City of Columbus more than $1,359,770.66 as homes are sold to existing tenants or low-income homebuyers. To reduce the interest rate on the current balance of the loan to zero. ($1,359,770.66)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to forgive the principal and accrued interest on a unit-by-unit basis for Fairview Homes Limited Partnership on a HOME loan due to the City of Columbus more than $ 1,982,895.03 as homes are sold to existing tenants or low-income homebuyers; to reduce the interest rate on the current balance of the loan to zero. ($1,982,895.03)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to forgive the principal and accrued interest on a unit-by-unit basis for Levelgreen Homes LLC on a HOME loan due to the City of Columbus totaling approximately $1,300,620.85 as homes are sold to existing tenants or low-income homebuyers; to reduce the interest rate on the current balance of the loan to zero. ($1,300,620.85)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to forgive the principal and accrued interest on a unit-by-unit basis for Mapleside Homes, LLC on a HOME loan due to the City of Columbus totaling approximately $906,711.62 as homes are sold to existing tenants or low-income homebuyers. To reduce the interest rate on the current balance of the loan to zero. ($906,711.62)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to forgive the principal and accrued interest on a unit-by-unit basis for Mariemont Homes Limited Partnership on a HOME loan due to the City of Columbus in excess of $286,668.43 as homes are sold to existing tenants or low-income homebuyers. To reduce the interest rate on the current balance of the loan to zero. ($286,668.43)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to forgive the principal and accrued interest on a unit-by-unit basis for Kingsford Homes Limited Partnership on a HOME loan due to the City of Columbus in excess of $1,462,067.13 as homes are sold to existing tenants or low-income homebuyers; to reduce the interest rate on the current balance of the loan to zero. ($1,462,067.13)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to forgive the principal and accrued interest on a unit-by-unit basis for South East Columbus Homes Limited Partnership on a HOME loan due to the City of Columbus being more than $468,000.00 as homes are sold to existing tenants or low-income homebuyers. ($468,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to forgive the principal and accrued interest on a unit-by-unit basis for Southside Homes Limited Partnership on a HOME loan due to the City of Columbus totaling approximately $2,134,432.21 as homes are sold to existing tenants or low-income homebuyers; to reduce the interest rate on the current balance of the loan to zero. ($2,134,432.21)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a planned modification of a contract with Reliable Home Improvements of Ohio Inc., to increase funding in an amount up to $75,000.00 for lead abatement and healthy home repair services. ($75,000.00)

To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a not-for-profit service contract with the Center for Public Enterprise (CPE) in an amount up to $30,000 to provide evaluation, research, and technical support for a mixed income pilot fund and program; and to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund. ($30,000.00)

To create a Yes In God’s Backyard (YIGBY) Pilot Program and to authorize the Directors of the Departments of Development, Building and Zoning Services, Public Utilities, and Public Service to promulgate rules and regulations as necessary to implement and administer that program. ($0.00)

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

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Danbert, Inc. for the Blueprint Miller Kelton Newton Bedford Permeable Pavement, and Newton Bedford Water Line Improvements projects; to authorize amendments to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $8,176,756.60 from the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund and the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund for the contract; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving loans for the project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $2,000.00 from the Sanitary Bond Fund to pay for prevailing wage services. ($8,178,756.60)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify and increase the contract with Jacobs Engineering Group for the JPWRP Digester Improvements project; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for this project; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds within the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $11,446,186.00 from the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund to pay for the project. ($11,446,186.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a professional engineering services contract modification with Arcadis U.S. Inc., for the Southerly Wastewater Treatment Plant Variable Frequency Drives & Harmonic Filter Upgrade project; to authorize the appropriation of funds in the WPCLF 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 $1,415,543.62 from the WPCLF Loan Fund. ($1,415,543.62)

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract modification to add funding for the Urban Infrastructure Recovery Fund General Engineering Services contract with Dynotec, Inc.; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of funds and appropriation between projects in the Electricity Fund; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $99,992.48 from the Electricity Bond Fund for the contract modification. ($99,992.48)

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract modification with Resource International for the Construction Administration/Construction Inspection Services 2023-2025 contract for the Blueprint Miller Kelton Newton Bedford Permeable Pavement and Newton Bedford Water Line Improvements projects; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $1,222,060.49 from the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund and the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund for the contract; and to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving loans for the project. ($1,222,060.49)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify an existing contract with Bermex, Inc. to add additional funding to provide Water Meter Reading Services for the Division of Water; and to authorize the expenditure of $2,200,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund. ($2,200,000.00)

To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreements for the purchase of Sewer Treatment Chemicals for the Department of Public Utilities; and to authorize the expenditure of $4,467,500.00 from the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund. ($4,467,500.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify and increase the contract with Ascension Construction Solutions, LLC for the Waste Water Treatment Facilities Professional Construction Management Services project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of funds and appropriation between projects in the Sanitary Bond Fund; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $1,989,574.00 from the Sanitary Bond Fund to pay for the contract modification. ($1,989,574.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Setterlin Building Company for the Elevator Improvements project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $4,012,050.00 for the project. ($4,012,050.00)

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 $300,000.00 from the Public Utilities Operating Funds. ($300,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Purchase Agreements for the purchase of Cellular Voice and Wireless Data Communication Services from an existing Cooperative State of Ohio Term Contract established for such purpose by the State of Ohio, Department of Administrative Services Purchasing Office; and to authorize the expenditure of $220,000.00 split among the Water and Sanitary Sewer Operating Funds. ($220,000.00)

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 ADS Flow Monitoring Parts and Services for the Division of Water Reclamation; and to authorize the expenditure of $240,000.00 from the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund. ($240,000.00)

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 mainline parts, materials, and water meters; and to authorize the expenditure of $280,000.00 within the Water Operating Fund. ($280,000.00)

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 Agreement for the purchase of Process Control Computer Supplies and Maintenance Services for the Division of Water; and to authorize the expenditure of $427,100.00 from the Water Operating Fund. ($427,100.00)

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 Centrex and Data Services for the Department of Public Utilities; and to authorize the expenditure of $1,030,000.00 split among the Water, Electricity, and Sanitary Sewer Operating Funds. ($1,030,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a professional engineering services contract modification with Hatch Associates Consultants, Inc., for the Southerly Water Reclamation Plant Power System Upgrade and Safety Improvements project; to authorize the appropriation of funds in the WPCLF Loan Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for this project; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $1,596,426.44 within the WPCLF Loan Fund to pay for the contract modification. ($1,596,426.44)

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 lab materials and supplies for the Division Of Water Reclamation; and to authorize the expenditure of $350,000.00 from the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund. ($350,000.00)

To authorize the director of the Department of Public Utilities to execute those document(s) necessary to release a portion the City’s sanitary easement rights described and recorded in ORV 698, Page 2547, Recorder’s Office, Delaware County, Ohio. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with Tom Synnott Associates, Inc. DBA tsaADVET for software licenses, support, and maintenance of the Falcon Enterprise, Falcon DMS software; and to authorize the expenditure of $44,875.00 split between the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($44,875.00)

To authorize the director of the Department of Public Utilities to execute those document(s) necessary to release a portion of the City’s sanitary easement rights described and recorded in Instrument Number 200202220048402, Recorder’s Office, Franklin County, Ohio. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to maintain membership with the Ohio Utilities Protection Service; and to authorize the expenditure of $66,651.87 split between the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($66,651.87)

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

HARDIN

To amend existing sections 362.03, 362.053, 362.091, 362.096, 362.14, and 362.19 of Chapter 362 of the Columbus City Codes to include amendments and enactments required by HB 96, 136th General Assembly, concerning municipal income taxation. ($0.00)

WYCHE

To enact Chapter 181-Recycling Service Regulation-City Facilities.

Agenda Item

CONSENT ACTIONS

RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION:

DORANS

To Recognize, Honor, and Celebrate Mike Knisley on his Retirement from the Ohio State Building and Construction Trades Council

REMY

To honor, recognize and celebrate Commissioner Dr. Daniel Ajayi for his distinguished leadership and service on the North Linden Area Commission

HARDIN

To honor, recognize, and celebrate the life of Florence Robin Williams, 1975 - 2025

To Honor and Recognize the 60th Anniversary of Faith Mission

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)

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Liquid Sodium Bisulfite with Brenntag Mid-South, Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00)

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into contract with the Greater Columbus Convention and Visitors Bureau, dba Experience Columbus, for destination marketing services to promote and publicize the City of Columbus as a desirable location for conventions, trade shows, and similar events; to authorize the expenditure of $14,736,000.00 from the Hotel/Motel Excise Tax Fund; to authorize the expenditure of funds for reasonable food and non-alcoholic beverage expenses; and to declare an emergency. ($14,736,000.00)

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

To declare the City’s necessity and intent to appropriate and accept certain fee simple title and lesser real estate in order to complete the Roadway - Blossom Field Boulevard - Broad to Westbourne project; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

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)

To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a contract modification with TranSystems Corporation of Ohio in connection with the Bikeway - Sullivant Avenue‐Georgesville Road to S Wilson Road project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $500,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund to pay for the project; and to declare an emergency. ($500,000.00)

To authorize the Director of Public Service to grant consent and propose cooperation with the Director of the Ohio Department of Transportation to advance proposed improvements to I-71, I-70, I-270, I-670, and SR-315; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of Public Service to grant consent and propose cooperation with the Director of the Ohio Department of Transportation to advance proposed improvements to I-71 and East Main Street; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To authorize the directors of the Department of Public Service and the Department of Finance and Management to terminate agreements with the Capital Crossroads Special Improvements District related to the maintenance of nonstandard improvements in the public right-of-way in downtown Columbus; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a Master Maintenance Agreement with Safer Downtown, LLC for said improvements; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

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)

To authorize the expenditure of $570,269.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund for the 2026 lease payments to PNC Bank National Association dba PNC Equipment Finance, LLC and Lake Erie Golf; to authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into the first year of a five-year lease agreement with PNC Equipment Finance, LLC and Lake Erie Golf for the lease payments and maintenance of 425 golf riding carts and 13 specialty vehicles; and to declare an emergency. ($570,269.00)

To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with Community Refugee and Immigration Services (CRIS) for general operating support on a predetermined, advance payment schedule; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($50,000.00)

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)

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

To authorize the Board of Health to enter into a contract with Equitas Health to continue to provide a harm reduction program, called Safe Point, from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026; to authorize the expenditure of $350,000.00 from the Health Opioid Recovery Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($350,000.00)

To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept grant funds from the University of Washington in the amount of $512,389.00 and any additional funds for the Doxycycline Post-Exposure Prophylaxis Implementation Study grant program following receipt of executed agreement; to authorize the appropriation of $512,389.00, and any additional funds awarded from the unappropriated balance of the Health Department Grants Fund; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer appropriations between object classes for the Doxycycline Post-Exposure Prophylaxis Implementation Study grant program; and to declare an emergency. ($512,389.00)

To authorize the Board of Health to modify an existing contract with Mahogany Search partners.; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To authorize the Board of Health to enter into a not-for-profit services contract with the Ohio State University Physicians, Inc., for specialized physician services for the Columbus Public Health Ben Franklin Tuberculosis Clinic for the period of January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026; to authorize the expenditure of $75,000.00 from the Health Department Grant Fund to pay the costs thereof; and to declare an emergency. ($75,000.00)

To authorize the Board of Health to enter into a contract with Stephanie K Starks, DBA Starks Counseling & Consultation Services LLC for crisis grief counseling services; to authorize the expenditure from the Health Departments Grants Fund to pay the costs thereof; and to declare an emergency. ($78,030.00)

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to modify and extend the contract for the option to purchase HIV Testing Supplies with Abbott Laboratories Inc.; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

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)

To set forth a statement of municipal services and zoning conditions to be provided to the area contained in a proposed annexation (AN25-028) of 0.2± Acres in Franklin Township to the city of Columbus as required by the Ohio Revised Code and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To authorize the appropriation of $23,000.00 from the unappropriated balance of the Housing/Business Tax Incentives Fund to the Department of Development to provide funds for recorder fees and licensing of software costs for the Housing Division; and to declare an emergency. ($23,000.00)

To authorize the Director of Development to modify a contract with Blind Eye Restoration LLC to extend the end date to February, 28 2027 to prevent a disruption in services, and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

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

To recognize and celebrate Naturewise Columbus as the Keep Columbus Beautiful Partner of the Year.

To recognize and celebrate St. Mark’s Lodge No. 7 as the Keep Columbus Beautiful Outstanding Adopt an Area Partner.

To recognize and celebrate Jennifer Hernandez as the Keep Columbus Beautiful Volunteer of the Year.

To recognize and celebrate Lisa Boggs as the recipient of the Keep Columbus Beautiful Lifetime Achievement Award.

To recognize and celebrate Off-Campus and Commuter Student Engagement at Ohio State University as the Keep Columbus Beautiful Group of the Year.

To celebrate Keep Columbus Beautiful’s 40th anniversary and to recognize their dedication to public service, community improvement, and environmental stewardship.

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)

To authorize the transfer of funds between projects within the Sanitary Sewer General Obligation Bond Fund; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a contract with Ecoverse Industries Ltd. for the purchase and delivery of Star Screener for the Department of Public Utilities; to authorize the expenditure of up to $677,728.74 from the Sanitary Sewer General Obligation Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($677,728.74)

To authorize and direct the City Auditor to authorize payment to The State of Ohio Department of Public Safety (Vendor #005089) per invoice approved by the Department Director (or designee) in an amount not to exceed $7,500.00; and to declare an emergency. ($7,500.00)

To authorize the Director of Columbus Water and Power to execute those documents necessary to transfer ownership of a sanitary sewer to OhioHealth and vacation of the related easement rights; to authorize the waiver of the requirements of City Code for the sale of City-owned property and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to execute loan documents necessary for a supplemental loan to increase the amount of a Water Pollution Control Loan Fund (WPCLF) loan to match the amount of the project cost for the Blueprint Hilltop - Eureka/Fremont Area Integrated Solution and Permeable Pavers project; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

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

APPOINTMENTS

Reappointment of Andrew E. Boy, CEO, United Schools Network, 1469 East Main Street, Columbus, OH 43205 to serve on the Columbus Board of Health with new term dates of May 1, 2026 to April 20, 2030 (resume attached).

Appointment of Lara Deleone, KeyBank, 88 E Broad St. Columbus, OH 43215 to serve on the Downtown Columbus Inc. board replacing Bruce Soll with a new term expiration date of 12/31/28 (resume attached).

ReAppointment of Dr. Frederic Bertley, COSI, 333 W Broad St. Columbus, OH 43215 to serve on the Downtown Columbus Inc. board with a new term expiration date of 7/7/28(resume attached).

ReAppointment of Sandy Doyle-Ahern, EMHT, 5500 New Albany Rd. New Albany, OH 43054 to serve on the Downtown Columbus Inc. board with a new term expiration date of 7/7/28 (resume attached).

Reappointment of Laurie Gunzelman, Gunzelman Architecture + Interiors, 333 Stewart Ave. Columbus, OH 43206 to serve on the University Impact District Review Board with a new term expiration date of January 1, 2029. (resume attached)

Reappointment of Alvis Moore, 6919 Groveton Way, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068, to serve on the Columbus Recreation and Parks Commission with a new term expiration date of December 31, 2030 (resume attached).

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

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

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 appropriate and authorize the City Auditor to transfer $10,988,166.00 within the Debt Retirement fund; to authorize the City Auditor, on behalf of the Department of Public Service, to appropriate $1,400,000.00 in the Mobility Debt Retirement - City Parking Meter Contribution Subfund; to authorize the expenditure for the purpose of providing secondary funding in the event that Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority cannot meet its debt obligations; and to declare an emergency. ($12,388,166.00)

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 transfer cash and appropriation between the Lucent Incentive District TIF Fund and the Lucent Incentive District TIF Capital Fund, as well as between the E. Broad Dominion TIF Fund and the E. Broad Dominion TIF Capital Fund; to appropriate funds within the Lucent Incentive District TIF Capital Fund and the E. Broad Dominion TIF Capital Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with Shelly and Sands, Inc. for the Roadway - Blossom Field Blvd - Broad to Westbourne project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $3,312,787.59 from the Lucent Incentive District TIF Capital Fund and E. Broad Dominion TIF Capital Fund for the project; and to declare an emergency. ($3,312,787.59)

To appropriate $8,250,000.00 from the unappropriated balance of the Municipal Motor Vehicle License Tax Fund for anticipated 2026 expenditures for the Department of Public Service, Divisions of Infrastructure Management and Traffic Management; and to declare an emergency. ($8,250,000.00)

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

To authorize the appropriation of $4,921,832.27 from the 2026 unappropriated balance of the Franklin County Municipal Court Special Funds to the Franklin County Municipal Court for all anticipated expenses; and to declare an emergency. ($4,921,832.27)

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

To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of funds within the Affordable Housing Taxable Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of Development to enter into a service contract with Mann Roofing & Construction LLC for the Division of Housing’s Roof Replacement Program, in an amount up to $350,000.00, using Affordable Housing Taxable Bond funds; to waive the provisions of Columbus City Codes Sections 111.14 and 329.09 for the Roof Replacement Program; to authorize the transfer and expenditure of $350,000.00; to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into grant agreements, including modifications if necessary, with homeowner participants in the Roof Replacement Program if the total grant amount is greater than $5,000.00, all without having to return to City Council for each project under the Roof Replacement Program; to authorize reimbursement of expenditures incurred prior to the creation of a Purchase Order; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Code; and to declare an emergency. ($350,000.00)

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

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 Water Treatment Chemicals for the Department of Public Utilities; to authorize the expenditure of $30,400,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($30,400,000.00)

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

To authorize and direct the City Attorney to settle the lawsuit captioned Ryan Pitts v. Emily Geier et al., United States District Court Case No. 2:25-cv-875; to authorize the expenditure of the sum of Thirty Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($30,000.00) in settlement of the lawsuit; to authorize the transfer of $30,000.00 within the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($30,000.00)

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)

HARDIN

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)

ADJOURNMENT

THERE WILL BE NO COUNCIL MEETING ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2026. THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL WILL BE MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2026.

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)

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into contract with the Greater Columbus Convention and Visitors Bureau, dba Experience Columbus, for destination marketing services to promote and publicize the City of Columbus as a desirable location for conventions, trade shows, and similar events; to authorize the expenditure of $14,736,000.00 from the Hotel/Motel Excise Tax Fund; to authorize the expenditure of funds for reasonable food and non-alcoholic beverage expenses; and to declare an emergency. ($14,736,000.00)

ADJOURNED AT 7:05 PM

Approval of the Consent Agenda

THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE WAS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT PORTION OF THE AGENDA AND VOTED ON LATER IN THE MEETING: FINANCE & GOVERNANCE ORDINANCE NO. 0234-2026