REGULAR MEETING NO. 5 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, FEBRUARY 9, 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, FEBRUARY 4, 2026
Transfer Type: C-1, C-2
To: AMR Express Mart Inc
Columbus/ M&J Carryout
1958 Sullivant Ave
Columbus, OH 43223
From: ASSAD EXPRESS INC
ASSAD EXPRESS INC
1958 Sullivant Ave SE
Permit #: 10011483-1
New Type: D-5
To: OLD DUBE LLC
THE OLD DUBE
2437-39 N High St
Columbus, OH 43202
Permit #: 06529987-1
Transfer Type: D-1
To: JERRY & DARLENA PIZZA LLC
PJ’s Pizza
3266 S High St
Columbus, OH 43207
From: FIDLER ENTERPRISES INC
3266 S HIGH ST
Columbus, OH 43207
Permit #: 10011108-1
Advertise Date: 2/14/2026
Agenda Date: 2/9/2026
Return Date: 2/19/2026
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
ROSS
To recognize, honor and celebrate Judge James Edward Green on his retirement from Franklin County Municipal Court.
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
FIRST READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION
FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to renew the contract with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. for an enterprise license agreement for software licensing, maintenance and support for the City’s geographic information systems; to authorize the expenditure of $575,000.00 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Division, Information Services Operating Fund. ($575,000.00)
To authorize the appropriation of $312,509.72 from the unappropriated balance of the Columbus City Schools, Telephone Services subfund, to the Department of Technology, Information Services Division, Information Services Operating fund, Telephone Services subfund to provide funds for the City of Columbus, Columbus City Schools Voice-over-Internet Protocol telephone project. ($312,509.72)
To authorize the City Auditor to renew a service contract with Mid-West Presort Mailing Services to provide printing and mailing services for the Division of Income Tax; to authorize the expenditure of $350,000.00 from the General Fund. ($350,000.00)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Office of Construction Management, to enter into a construction contract with Good Home Maintenance, Inc. for the East Central Health Restroom Renovations project; in an amount up to $474,480.00; to authorize an appropriation of $457,919.43, a transfer of $457,919.43, and an expenditure up to $476,480.00 within the Neighborhood Health Center Capital Reserve Fund; to provide for payment of prevailing wage services to the Department of Public Service; and to amend the 2025 Capital Improvements Budget. ($476,480.00)
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Pro-Patch OEM Parts with H.D. Industries, 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 Director of the Department of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Department of Technology, to associate all general budget reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate purchase agreements for AT&T data, long distance, and related services; and to authorize the expenditure of $593,350.00 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating Fund. ($593,350.00)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to establish contracts and purchase orders for the payment of annual membership dues and subscriptions for various organizations; and to authorize the expenditure of $150,000.00 from the General Fund. ($150,000.00)
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents necessary for the City to grant encroachment to legally allow a 6-foot chain-link fence, bleachers, and shed for the athletic complex along the south side of Fairview Avenue to remain and be installed within the public rights-of-way. ($0.00)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents necessary to release two easements in the Helen Development Subdivision No. 1. ($0.00)
NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR. WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
To authorize and direct the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with G&J Pepsi, for nonalcoholic beverage rights. ($0.00)
HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
To authorize and direct the Board of Health to modify an existing service contract with Phreesia, Inc., for custom API services; and to authorize the expenditure of $24,683.33 from the Health Department Special Purpose Fund for said contract. ($24,683.33)
PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. ROSS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
To authorize and direct the Public Safety Director to enter into contract with LeadsOnline Parent LLC dba LeadsOnline, LLC for access to the company's Power Plus Investigation System; to waive the competitive bidding requirements of City Code; to authorize the expenditure of $161,296.00 from the General Fund contingent on the passage of the 2026 General Fund Budget. ($161,296.00)
HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: ROSS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
To amend Ordinance No. 0720-2023, passed by Columbus City Council on March 13, 2023 and Ordinance No. 0024-2024, passed by Columbus City Council on January 22, 2024 to increase the maximum amount of assistance to individual homebuyers participating in the Department of Development’s American Dream Downpayment Assistance (ADDI) program; and to approve agreements previously executed, starting March 1, 2024, at the increased assistance amount. ($0.00)
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 wood chips for the Department of Public Utilities; and to authorize the expenditure of $175,000.00 from within the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund. ($175,000.00)
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and extend an existing contract with Oracle America, Inc. for licensing and cloud service fees for the Department’s Customer Information Systems (CIS) and Integrated Systems Replacement Project; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of City Code; and to authorize the expenditure of $1,742,060.37 split among the Public Utilities Operating Funds. ($1,742,060.37)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Harold J. Becker Company for the 910 Dublin Road Garage Roof project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of funds and appropriation between projects in the Water Bond Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $568,605.00 for the project. ($568,605.00)
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract modification for professional engineering services with Arcadis U.S., Inc., for the Parson Avenue Water Plant (PAWP) Wellfield Development Project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds in the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate 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 $3,746,300.00 from the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund to pay for the contract modification. ($3,746,300.00)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to renew an existing contract with i3 Milestone, LLC. by increasing funding for the Customer Self-Service Portal Solution and Implementation services; and to authorize the expenditure of $295,537.00 split between the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($295,537.00)
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Kenmore Construction Company, Inc., for the Dublin Road Water Plant Filter Media Replacement, Tunnel Repair, and Lubricant Storage Building project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds within the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for this project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $7,859,104.00 from the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund to pay 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. ($7,861,104.00)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a professional services contract modification with HDR Engineering, Inc. for the Kreiger Court Stormwater Improvements project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of cash and appropriation within the Strom Sewer Bond Fund; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $61,432.44 from the Strom Sewer Bond Fund for the contract. ($61,432.44)
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 parts, materials, supplies and services for the Division of Water Reclamation, Jackson Pike Water Reclamation Plant; and to authorize the expenditure of $3,651,000.00 from the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund. ($3,651,000.00)
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 materials, supplies and services for the Department of Public Utilities; and to authorize the expenditure of $5,040,000.00 from within the Sanitary Sewer Operating Funds. ($5,040,000.00)
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Driven Excavating, LLC, for the Sawmill Place Boulevard Area Water Line Improvements project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds within the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for this project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $5,216,087.52 from the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund to pay 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. ($5,218,087.52)
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to establish a purchase order to make payments to Delaware County for sewer services provided during Fiscal Year 2026, and to authorize the expenditure of $4,000,000.00 from the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund. ($4,000,000.00)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a contract modification with Prime Construction Management & Survey, Inc. for the Construction Administration/Construction Inspection Services 2023-2025 contract; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds within the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate 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 $907,661.04 from the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund to pay for the project. ($907,661.04)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with Berens Tree & Excavating LLC. for Yard Waste and Log Grinding Services; and to authorize the expenditure of $350,000.00 from the Sewer Operating Fund. ($350,000.00)
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into agreements with and accept contributions and/or reimbursements from Franklin County relative to the Maize/Cooke Road HSTS Elimination project; and to, as necessary, provide a refund to Franklin County. ($0.00)
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Danbert, Inc. for the Blueprint Hilltop 4 - Highland/Harris Integrated Solutions and South Eureka Ave. Water Line Improvements projects; to authorize amendments to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $12,625,093.40 from the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund and the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Loan 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. ($12,627,093.40)
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a grant agreement with Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission for the 2026-2027 Water Resources Program project; and to authorize the expenditure of $60,000.00 split between the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($60,000.00)
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 to provide services to identify, clean-up, and dispose of hazardous and non-hazardous waste for the Division of Power; and to authorize the expenditure of $115,000.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund. ($115,000.00)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a professional engineering services contract with Wade Trim, Inc. for the Hap Cremean Water Plant Screening and Sludge Removal Improvements project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation of funds within the Water Supply 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 $1,572,351.00 from the Water Supply Revolving Loan Fund for the contract. ($1,572,351.00)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with Northeast-Western Energy Systems USA LLC for a service, maintenance and support contract for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage under the City’s sole source procurement provision; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $522,400.00 from the Sewerage and Drainage Operating Fund. ($522,400.00)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate current and pending Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreements for the purchase of pole line hardware; wire and cable and underground wire, cable and accessories for the Department of Public Utilities; and to authorize the expenditure of $2,300,000.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund. ($2,300,000.00)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreements for the purchase of lamps, streetlights, and luminaries for the Division of Power; and to authorize the expenditure of $2,300,000.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund. ($2,300,000.00)
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with Quasar Energy Group LLC for the transport and application of biosolids for the Division of Water Reclamation, and to authorize the expenditure of $1,000,000.00 from the Sewer Operating Sanitary Fund. ($1,000,000.00)
CONSENT ACTIONS
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION:
BARROSO DE PADILLA
To Celebrate and Recognize Schreiner Ace Hardware on the Occasion of Its 80th Anniversary
To Honor and Recognize Beth Ekline for 30 Years of Service to Rent-A-Center
DORANS
To Honor, Recognize, and Celebrate the Life of Terry Allen Hinkle and to extend our sincerest condolences to his family and friends
FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
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 Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract for the option to purchase Harley-Davidson OEM Parts with Centennial LLC dba Farrow East Harley Davidson; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00; and to declare an emergency. ($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)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to modify the contract with Vertiv Corporation; to authorize the expenditure of $25,000.00 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($25,000.00)
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract for the option to purchase Sodium Hypochlorite with Bonded Chemical, 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 a contract for the option to purchase Liquid Caustic Soda with Bonded Chemical, Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with: Evans Mechwart Hambleton & Tilton Inc. (EMH&T); to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $20,000.00 of HOME-ARP funds; and to declare an emergency. ($20,000.00)
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to modify and extend the contracts for the option to purchase City Work Uniforms with Jonahs Enterprises, Inc. and Galls LLC; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract for the option to purchase Ferric Chloride with Kemira Water Solutions, Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00)
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to execute subrecipient agreements and contracts with community-based partners to complete existing projects, to appropriate and authorize the expenditure of $225,762 in CDBG grant funds; and to declare an emergency. ($225,762.00)
This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Technology to modify a professional services contract with Northern Lights Locating and Inspection, Inc., for fiber optic locating services to add additional funding: to authorize the expenditure of up to $477,039.00 from the Information Services Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($477,039.00)
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract for the option to purchase Potassium Permanganate with Bonded Chemicals, 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 a contract for the option to purchase Soda Ash with Bonded Chemicals, Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00)
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a service agreement with Granicus, Inc. for Legistar and the Granicus Operations Cloud services under the sole source provisions of Columbus City Codes; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($98,373.25)
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS: BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
To authorize the appropriation and encumbrance of $237,091.80 within the Small Business Education and Training Fund to the Office of Diversity and Inclusion in support of small business education and training events; and to declare an emergency. ($237,091.80)
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's Office, Real Estate Division, to contract for professional services relative to the acquisition of fee simple title and lesser interests in and to property needed for the Intersection Improvements - Refugee Road at Hines Road project; to authorize the City Auditor to appropriate $175,000.00 within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to authorize the City Attorney's Office, Real Estate Division, to negotiate with property owners to acquire the additional rights of way necessary to complete this project; to authorize the expenditure of $175,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund to pay for the project; to authorize the Director of Public Service, or a designee, to execute a construction contract, or a similar instrument, and any amendments or modifications thereto as may be necessary, with Kanawha River Railroad, LLC owned by Watco Companies LLC to facilitate the construction of the project; to repay any unused grant funds at the end of the grant period; and to declare an emergency. ($175,000.00)
To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into agreements with and to provide funding to the Ohio Department of Transportation to facilitate improvements to London Groveport Road and Hamilton Road; to authorize the expenditure of up to $327,376.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund to support that project; and to declare an emergency. ($327,376.00)
To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement budget; 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 Vehicle Upfits for (3) three F550s for the Department of Public Service, Division of Infrastructure Management with K.E. Rose Company and Ace Truck Body, Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of up to $210,000.00 from Streets & Highways Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($210,000.00)
To authorize the Director of Public Service to pay the City's annual membership dues to the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) for the Department of Public Service, Division of Design & Construction; to authorize the expenditure of $646,257.45 from the Street Construction, Maintenance, and Repair Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($646,257.45)
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)
To authorize the City Attorney to spend City funds to acquire and accept in good faith certain fee simple and lesser real estate located in the vicinity of S. Hamilton Road and Refugee Road, and contract for associated professional services in order for the Recreation and Parks Department to timely complete the acquisition of Real Estate for the Big Walnut Trail - Helsel Park to Nafzger Park Project; to authorize the appropriation of $55,000.00 within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the transfer of $55,000.00 within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund, to authorize the amendment of the 2025 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the expenditure of $55,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($55,000.00)
To amend Ordinances 2565-2023, 3065-2024, and 2486-2024, in order to authorize the change from CAP-STONE & Associates, Inc. DBA Stone Environmental Engineering and Science, Vendor 004933, to BREMA Resources, LLC, Vendor 054254, within the ordinances in order to transfer the contracts associated with the related purchase orders to the new vendor profile; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Procon, Professional Construction Services, Inc. for the Willow Creek Demolition and Clearing Project; to authorize the transfer of $125,000.00 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2025 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the expenditure of $125,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($125,000.00)
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Greenscapes Landscape Company, Inc. for the Street Trees - Spring 2026 Project; to authorize the transfer of $249,828.34 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2025 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the expenditure of $368,100.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($368,100.00)
To authorize and direct the City Auditor to establish an auditor’s certificate in the amount of $272,000.00 for the purchase of portable toilet rental services for the Recreation and Parks Department; to authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of Recreation and Parks, to associate all general budget reservations resulting from this ordinance to current and future purchase agreements for portable toilet rental services and establish purchase orders in accordance with the terms and conditions of the citywide universal term contract; to authorize the expenditure of more than $100,000.00 from an individual universal term contract by a single agency in a calendar year in compliance with the procurement provisions of the Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of $272,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($272,000.00)
To amend Ordinance 2967-2025, in order to authorize the change from Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects Consulting, LLC, Vendor 041113, to Accenture LLP DBA Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects LLC, Vendor 023429, within the ordinance in order to transfer the contract associated with 2967-2025 to the new vendor profile; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Berens Tree & Excavating, LLC for the Big Walnut Tree Clearing - Helsel Park to Nafzger Park Project; to authorize the transfer of $52,500.00 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2025 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the expenditure of $52,500.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($52,500.00)
To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with CESO, Inc. for the Champions Golf Course Cart Path, Pond, and Entry Improvements Project; to authorize the expenditure of $127,700.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($127,700.00)
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to modify an existing contract with Arcadis U.S., Inc. for the Big Walnut Trail - Little Turtle to Cherrybottom Park, Alum Creek Trail Project; to authorize the transfer of $239,953.57 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2025 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the expenditure of $239,953.57 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($239,953.57)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a professional services contract with MKSK Inc. to extend the contract for one additional year to continue a strategic update to the Big Darby Accord Watershed Master Plan; to authorize the expenditure of up to$75,000.00 from the Columbus Water & Power, Sewer Operating Sanitary fund ,contingent on the passing of Ord. 2939-2025; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $25,000.00 from the Neighborhood Economic Development (NED) fund; and to declare an emergency. ($100,000.00)
WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, & LABOR: DORANS, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
To authorize the Director of the Department of Human Resources to contract with OhioHealth Corporation to provide employee fitness center management, wellness and biometric screening services from February 1, 2026 through January 31, 2027; to authorize appropriations in the amount of $190,000.00, and to authorize the expenditure of up to $190,000.00 from the Employee Benefits Fund, or so much thereof as may be necessary, to pay the costs of said contract; and to declare an emergency. ($190,000.00)
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)
To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept grant funds from the Ohio Department of Children and Youth and any additional funds from the Ohio Department of Children and Youth for the FY26 Cribs for Kids and Safe Sleep grant program; to authorize the appropriation of funds, including any additional funds, from the unappropriated balance of the Health Department Grants Fund; and to authorize the City Auditor to transfer appropriations between object classes for the FY26Cribs for Kids and Safe Sleep grant program; and to declare an emergency. ($254,662.50)
To authorize and direct the City Auditor to authorize payment to DAS Health Ventures, LLC., per invoice approved by the Department Director (or designee) in an amount not to exceed $10,135.88; and to declare an emergency. ($10,135.88)
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 Finance and Management to enter into contract with Safe Restraints, Inc. for the purchase of the WRAP Restraint System with Helmet; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $79,606.00 from the Special Revenue Fund, entitled the Police Continuing Professional Training Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($79,606.00)
To authorize an appropriation of $103,400.00 from the unappropriated balance of the Police Training/Entrepreneurial Fund for the Division of Police for law enforcement training purposes; and to declare an emergency. ($103,400.00)
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 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 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 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 authorize the Director of the Department of Development, or an authorized signatory, to execute those documents necessary to enter into a First Amendment to Lease Agreement for a five (5) year renewal term between the City of Columbus and Cellco Partnership for a portion of City-owned property, and to declare an emergency. ($31,740.00)
PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
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 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 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)
To amend Ordinance 2420-2025, passed by Columbus City Council on October 27, 2025, to allow for a correction of the vendor name and vendor number; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
APPOINTMENTS
Appointment of Kevin Grove, 11617 Spring Creek Drive, Pickerington, Ohio 43147, to serve on the Civilian Police Review Board, with a term expiration date of April 30, 2028 (resume attached).
Appointment of Michael Fahy, 52 E Gay Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215, to serve on the Civilian Police Review Board, with a term expiration date of April 30, 2028 (resume attached).
Appointment of Anthony Caldwell, 3492 Rosburg Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43228, to serve on the Civilian Police Review Board, with a term expiration date of April 30, 2028 (resume attached).
EMERGENCY, POSTPONED AND 2ND 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 associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance and to establish various purchase orders for automotive parts for the Fleet Management Division per the terms and conditions of various previously established Universal Term Contracts; to authorize the expenditure of $2,800,000.00 from the Fleet Management Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($2,800,000.00)
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Office of Construction Management, to modify and increase the Professional Construction Manager at Risk (CMaR) Services agreement with Gilbane-Smoot; for the New Municipal Court Building project; to authorize an expenditure up to $10,988,461.00 within the Construction Management Taxable Fund and the Construction Management Capital Improvements Bond Fund; to provide for payment of prevailing wage services to the Department of Public Service; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvements Budget; and to declare an emergency. ($10,988,461.00)
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
To authorize the City Attorney to file complaints in order to immediately appropriate and accept the remaining fee simple and lesser real estate necessary to timely complete the UIRF South Linden Sidewalks 2017 Project and to authorize an expenditure of $3,973.00 from existing ACDI002495-10. ($3,973.00)
To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement budget; to authorize the transfer of funds within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to appropriate funds within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with Complete General Construction Company for the Pedestrian Safety - Walford Street, Sharbot Drive, and Northtowne Boulevard Sidewalks project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,887,506.85 from the Streets and Highways Bond for the project; and to declare an emergency. ($1,887,506.85)
To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement budget; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with Strawser Construction Inc. for the Resurfacing - 2025 Slurry Seal-Crack Seal project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,832,804.38 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund for the project; and to declare an emergency. ($1,832,804.38)
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 the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into a grant agreement with the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) for design of the East Side Rail Trail Project and accept a grant in the amount of $100,000.00; to authorize the appropriation of $100,000.00 in the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($100,000.00)
To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Axis Civil Construction LLC for the Alum Creek Trail - Mock Road Connector Project; to authorize the transfer of $711,459.16 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2025 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the expenditure of $3,917,709.16 from the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund and Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($3,917,709.16)
WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, & LABOR: DORANS, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
To authorize the Human Resources Interim Director to enter into contract with Augustwenty LLC in support of professional services for the city’s Strategic Roadmap and Central Service Departments modernization efforts, including the support of the modernization and standardization of our citywide Employee Onboarding; to waive the competitive bidding requirements of Columbus City Codes; to authorize the transfer from the General Fund (contingent on passage of Ord 2938-2025) to the Employee Benefits Fund of $208,500.00; to authorize the appropriation of $208,500.00 within the Employee Benefits Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $258,500.00 from the Employee Benefits Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $200,000.00 from the Information Services Division Operating Fund or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the costs of said contract; and to declare an emergency. ($458,500.00)
WHEREAS, the City of Columbus has adopted a Citywide Strategic Roadmap to guide enterprise operations, organizational culture, and system modernization efforts in support of improved outcomes for residents and employees; and
HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
To authorize the Board of Health to enter into contract with Crosbys Drugs dba CDI Long Term Care, LLC for pharmaceutical distribution services for the period January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026; to waive the competitive bidding requirements of the Columbus City Codes; to authorize the expenditure of $110,000.00 from the Health Department Grants Fund to pay the costs thereof; and to declare an emergency. ($110,000.00)
To authorize the Board of Health to enter into initial contracts with the following qualified vendors: AIDS Healthcare Foundation, Equitas Health, Heart of Ohio Family Health Centers, The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus Neighborhood Health Center, dba PrimaryOne Health and The Ohio State University to authorize the Board of Health to modify those contracts if portions of previously appropriated and encumbered funds are unused, and reallocate unused funds amongst the initial vendors without the need for additional legislation for the Ryan White Part A HIV Care Grant Program for the provision of services allowable under the grant for persons with HIV or AIDS in central Ohio; to authorize the expenditure up to $3,149,139.00 from the Health Department Grants Fund to pay the costs thereof; to waive the competitive bidding and contract modification provisions of Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Codes; and to declare an emergency. ($3,149,139.00)
To authorize the Board of Health to enter into a contract with Imprivata, Inc., for software services for the period of February 1, 2026, through January 31, 2029, in an amount not to exceed $165,903.00; to authorize the expenditure of $165,903.00 from the Health Department Grant fund; to waive competitive bidding requirements; and to declare an emergency. ($165,903.00)
PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. ROSS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
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)
To authorize the Director of Public Safety, on behalf of the Division of Support Services, to enter into contracts with K.N.S. Services, Inc. for maintenance services for the Neighborhood Safety Cameras; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of $285,000.00 from the general fund; and to declare an emergency. ($285,000.00)
To authorize an appropriation of $1,515,071.61 from the unappropriated balance of the Police Continuing Professional Training Fund for continuing professional training for the Division of Police; and to declare an emergency. ($1,515,071.61)
To authorize the City Attorney, on behalf of the Department of Public Utilities, to enter into contract with Edelson PC for special legal counsel services regarding Legal Action pertaining to the lead water service lines that are or were within the City’s drinking water infrastructure; and to declare an emergency.
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 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 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 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 Revere Roofing Company, Inc. for the Division of Housing’s Roof Replacement Program, in an amount up to $150,000.00, using Affordable Housing Taxable Bond funds; to waive the provisions of Columbus City Codes Sections 111.14 and 329.09; to authorize the transfer and expenditure of $150,000.00; 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 from and after January 1, 2026; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Code; and to declare an emergency. ($150,000.00)
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 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 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)
RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
WYCHE
To enact Chapter 181-Recycling Service Regulation-City Facilities.
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)
ADJOURNMENT
THERE WILL BE NO COUNCIL MEETING ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2026 IN OBSERVANCE OF PRESIDENT'S DAY. THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL WILL BE MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2026.
ADJOURNED AT 8:34 PM
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE WAS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT PORTION OF THE AGENDA AND VOTED ON LATER IN THE MEETING: HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING ORDINANCE NO. 0074-2026
Approval of the Consent Agenda
To authorize the Human Resources Interim Director to enter into contract with Augustwenty LLC in support of professional services for the city’s Strategic Roadmap and Central Service Departments modernization efforts, including the support of the modernization and standardization of our citywide Employee Onboarding; to waive the competitive bidding requirements of Columbus City Codes; to authorize the transfer from the General Fund (contingent on passage of Ord 2938-2025) to the Employee Benefits Fund of $208,500.00; to authorize the appropriation of $208,500.00 within the Employee Benefits Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $258,500.00 from the Employee Benefits Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $200,000.00 from the Information Services Division Operating Fund or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the costs of said contract; and to declare an emergency. ($458,500.00)
WHEREAS, the City of Columbus has adopted a Citywide Strategic Roadmap to guide enterprise operations, organizational culture, and system modernization efforts in support of improved outcomes for residents and employees; and
RECESSED AT 6:31 PM
RECESS
RECONVENED AT 7:36 PM
RECONVENE
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)
HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: ROSS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS