Columbus City Council approves major utilities, arts, housing, transportation and public safety expenditures

REGULAR MEETING NO.11 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, MARCH 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, MARCH 4, 2026 New Type: D-1 To: RH F&B OHIO LLC RESTORATION HARDWARE 4120 Worth Ave Columbus, OH 43219 Permit #: 07138045-1 New Type: D-1, D-2, C-2, C-1 To: Jacks Food and Beverage Inc YES SUSHI 2016 N High St Columbus, OH 43201 Permit #: 10010448-1 Transfer Type: C-1, C-2 To: Giant Kentucky Holdings, LLC 3898 Alum Creek Drive 3898 Alum Creek Drive Columbus, OH 43207 From: THORNTONS LLC THORNTONS LLC 3898 Alum Crk Dr Columbus, OH 43207 Permit #: 10012125-4 Transfer Type: C-2, C-1 To: Giant Kentucky Holdings, LLC Giant Kentucky Holdings/1771 Norton Road 1771 Norton Road Columbus, OH 43119 From: THORNTONS LLC THORNTONS LLC 1771 Norton Road Columbus, OH 43119 Permit #: 10012125-2 Transfer Type: C-2, C-1 To: Giant Kentucky Holdings, LLC Giant Kentucky Holdings 2333 N Wilson Road Columbus, OH 43228 From: THORNTONS LLC THORNTONS LLC 2333 N Wilson Road Columbus, OH 43228 Permit #: 10012125-5 Transfer Type: C-2, C-1 To: Giant Kentucky Holdings, LLC Giant Kentucky Holdings 4990 W BROAD ST Columbus, OH 43228 From: THORNTONS LLC THORNTONS LLC 4990 W BROAD ST Columbus, OH 43228 Permit #: 10012125-3 Transfer Type: C-1, C-2 To: Giant Kentucky Holdings, LLC 4600 Winchester Pike 4600 Winchester Pike Columbus, OH 43232 From: THORNTONS LLC THORNTONS LLC 4600 Winchester Pike Columbus, OH 43232 Permit #: 10012125-1 Transfer Type: C-1, C-2 To: Dhiramm LLC DHIRAMM 2727 South High Street Columbus, OH 43207 From: AMARVARSO LLC AMARVARSO LLC 2727 S High St Columbus, OH 43207 Permit #: 10013728-1 Advertise Date: 3/14/2026 Agenda Date: 3/9/2026 Return Date: 3/19/2026

RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION

GREEN

To Recognize Emmily R. as the 2026 Youth of the Year of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Ohio

HARDIN

To Honor and Recognize the Heroism of East High School Coach Mike Bell.

ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA

FIRST READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION

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 Ventrac Parts with Jerry Pate Turf & Irrigation Inc.; and to authorize the expenditure of $1.00. ($1.00)

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into four (4) contracts for the option to purchase Auto Body Repair Services with Jones Matthew DBA A-tec Auto Body LLC, Keens Auto Body Inc, OHF1 LLC DBA Capital Ford of Columbus and Skinner Diesel Services Inc; and to authorize the expenditure of $4.00. ($4.00)

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

To accept the application (AN25-003) of City of Columbus Department of Public Service (DPS) for the annexation of certain territory containing 0.098± acres in Blendon Township. ($0.00)

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 transfer of a 0.023 acre portion of right-of-way near Stewart Avenue to Lucas Melicoff-Byrnes and Hector Melicoff-Byrnes. ($8,080.00)

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

To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to modify an existing contract with E.L. Robinson Engineering of Ohio Co. for the Big Walnut Trail - Refugee Road to East Main Street Project; to authorize the transfer of $794,569.25 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2025 Capital Improvements Budget; and to authorize the expenditure of $1,257,538.55 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund. ($1,257,538.55)

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

To authorize and direct the Director of Public Safety to renew the existing contract with ZOLL Medical Corporation on behalf of the Division of Fire as authorized by Ordinance 0977-2022 for extended warranty and preventative maintenance services for the ZOLL devices; and to authorize the expenditure of $91,705.32 from the General Fund. ($91,705.32)

To authorize the payment of $6,230.64 to Firefighter Timothy J. Gribble for vacation leave that accumulated in excess of the maximum amount established by the current Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Columbus and Columbus Fire Fighters Union Local #67 I.A.F.F. ($6,230.64)

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

To decrease the imprest petty cash operating fund by $1,450.00; and to reduce the number of petty cash drawers by four (4) in the Administration and Customer Service sections of the Department of Building and Zoning Services. ($1,450.00)

To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer funds within the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of Development to enter into a grant agreement with Franklinton Rising for development of a 4-unit affordable housing project in an amount up to $600,000.00; authorize the expenditure of up to $600,000.00 from the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; and to authorize expenditures prior to execution of the Purchase Order. ($600,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a planned modification of a contract with SavKon Construction., to increase funding in an amount up to $80,000.00 for lead abatement and healthy home repair services. ($80,000.00)

To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer funds within the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of Development to enter into a grant agreement with Habitat for Humanity-MidOhio for development of a 14-unit affordable housing development in an amount up to $1,000,000.00 with a total commitment to the project of $2,000,000.00; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,000,000.00 from the Affordable Housing Bond Fund. ($1,000,000.00)

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

To authorize the transfer of $25,000.00 and expenditure of $24,000.00 within the Sewerage System Operating Fund; to authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a grant agreement with the Water Research Foundation. ($24,000.00)

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 parts, materials, supplies and services for the Division of Water, Distribution Maintenance Section; and to authorize the expenditure of $3,200,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund. ($3,200,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify a contract for the 2022 Utility Cut Restoration Project with Decker Construction Company for the Division of Water; and to authorize the expenditure of $750,000.00 through June 30, 2026. ($750,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into an indefinite quantity agreement with Homeland Language Services LLC for translation services; and to authorize the expenditure of $15,000.00 split between the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($15,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to renew an existing agreement with T&M Associates for Environmental Management System and Environmental Compliance Support Services; and to authorize the expenditure of $242,000.00 split between the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($242,000.00)

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

BANKSTON

To amend Chapter 225 of the Columbus City Codes to reestablish the Information Services Division within the Department of Technology. ($0.00)

ZONING: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS

CONSENT ACTIONS

RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION

REMY

To Celebrate the Irish heritage and Contributions of Paramedic Sean Malone to the City of Columbus, on Irish Proclamation Day, 2026.

To Celebrate the Irish Heritage and Contributions of Officer Seth C. Browning to the city of Columbus, on Irish Proclamation Day, 2026.

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

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract for the option to purchase Absorbent Materials and Spill Containments with Fastenal Company and W.W. Grainger Inc. dba Grainger; and to authorize the expenditure of $2.00; and to declare an emergency. ($2.00)

To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to renew a contract with Bomar Construction Company, Inc. to provide building maintenance and construction services for the Department of Finance and Management Fleet Management Division; to authorize the expenditure of $80,000.00 from the Fleet Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($80,000.00)

To authorize the City Auditor to modify an existing agreement along with the Auditor of the State of Ohio, and Rea & Associates, Inc., for additional professional auditing services for calendar year 2025; to authorize the expenditure of up to $16,500.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($16,500.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into contract with the Greater Columbus Arts Council (GCAC) for the purpose of distributing 20% of the 2026 Admissions Tax proceeds from the Facility Stabilization Fund for the purpose of investment in cultural arts, sports, and performance arts venues in the greater Columbus area; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of these proceeds from the Facility Stabilization Fund estimated to be $870,000.00; and to declare an emergency. ($870,000.00)

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

To authorize the Director of Development to enter into a grant agreement with The Columbus Urban League renovate existing office space and educational locations to support daily operations and programming; to authorize the expenditure of $500,000.00 from the Development Taxable Bond Fund; to authorize expenses incurred prior to purchase order execution, beginning August 1, 2025; to authorize the advancement of funds on a predetermined schedule provided in the terms of the agreement; and to declare an emergency. ($500,000.00)

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

To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to apply for grant funding from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Clean Ohio Trail Fund (COTF) which will be used to assist in funding construction of the Big Walnut Trail from Little Turtle to Sunbury Road in the City's Northeast Community; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To amend ordinance 3230-2025 to accommodate upfront payment distribution, and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

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

To authorize the Director of Human Resources to enter into contract with The Ohio State University, on behalf of its Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute for cancer advocacy services for the term March 1, 2026 through February 28, 2029; to authorize an appropriation of $104,000.00 from the unappropriated balance of the Employee Benefits Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of $104,000.00 or so much thereof as may be necessary for the period of March 1, 2026 through February 28, 2027 to pay the cost of said contract; and to declare an emergency. ($104,000.00)

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

To authorize the Executive Director of CelebrateOne to accept a grant from Franklin County Department of Job and Family Services expenses to cover program costs, teen reproductive health education, and a crib distribution program led by Columbus Public Health Department; to authorize the appropriation $799,999.30 within the General Government Grants Fund; to authorize the expenditure of an amount up to $70,000.00 by Columbus Public Health to purchase cribs through Cribs for Kids; to authorize not for profit service contracts and expenditures with Nationwide Children’s Hospital for an amount up to $250,000.00 and Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio for an amount up to $80,000.00; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer appropriations between object classes; to authorize reimbursement of expenses incurred prior to the signing of the contract and passage of this legislation from an after April 1, 2025; and to declare an emergency. ($799,999.30)

To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept a grant from the Toyota Motor North America, Inc. and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center in the amount of $20,000.00 for the purchase of supplies for the Buckle Up for Life Program that provides child passenger safety resources in communities; to authorize the appropriation of $20,000.00 from the unappropriated balance of the Health Department Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($20,000.00)

To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept grant funds from the Ohio Department of Health in the amount of $416,866.00 and any additional funds for the STI Prevention grant program; to authorize the appropriation of $416,866.00 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 and grant numbers for the STI Prevention grant program; and to declare an emergency. ($416,866.00)

To authorize the Board of Health to enter into a contract with MEE Productions Inc. for media campaign services; to authorize the expenditure from the Health Departments Grants Fund to pay the costs thereof; and to declare an emergency. ($75,000.00)

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

To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to sell to Firefighter Allison Meade, for the sum of $1.00, an Accelerant Detection canine with the registered name "Doc Holiday", which has no further value to the Division of Fire; and to waive the provisions of the Columbus City Codes, Sale of City-Owned Personal Property. ($1.00)

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

To amend Ordinance No. 1797-2025, passed by Columbus City Council on July 14, 2025, to change the scope of the project and revise the amount of the authorized grant to $1,000,000.00; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer funds within the Development Taxable Bond Fund; to authorize the additional expenditure of up to $500,000.00 from the Development Taxable Bond Fund; and to allow expenses incurred prior to the creation of the purchase order. ($500,000.00) (Amended by Ord. 0434-2026 passed on 3/9/2026 -LG)

To authorize the Director of Development to enter into a grant agreement with Southeast Inc. in an amount up to $137,930.00 to assist in the repair of their Friends of the Homeless shelter; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget to match cash and authorize the expenditure of up to $137,930.00 from the Development Taxable Bond Fund; to authorize the advancement of funds on a pre-determined schedule; to authorize the reimbursement of expenditures incurred prior to the establishment of a purchase order; and to declare an emergency. ($137,930.00)

To authorize the appropriation of the 2025 HOPWA entitlement grant funds in an amount up to $2,584,130.00; to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a Subaward Not-for Profit Service Contract with Faith Mission, Inc. in an amount up to $879,443.00; to authorize the expenditure in an amount up to $879,443.00 utilizing the 2023, 2024, and 2025 Housing Opportunities for People with Aids (HOPWA) entitlement grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; to authorize the payment of eligible expenditures prior to the issue of the purchase order beginning January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026; and declare an emergency. ($879,443.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a Subaward Not-for Profit Service Contract with Licking County Coalition for Housing in an amount up to $325,070.00; to authorize the expenditure in an amount up to $325,070.00 utilizing the 2023, 2024, and 2025 Housing Opportunities for People with Aids (HOPWA) entitlement grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; to authorize the payment of eligible expenditures prior to the issue of the purchase order beginning January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026; and declare an emergency. ($325,070.00)

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

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew the sole source contract with K.N.S. Services, Inc., for the Columbus Water & Power New Headquarters Security Improvements Project, Phase 2; and to authorize the expenditure of $239,611.10 split between the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($239,611.10)

To authorize the director of the Department of Public Utilities to execute those document(s) necessary to release all the City’s sanitary easement rights described and recorded in Instrument Number 201509300138243 and a portion of the City’s sanitary easement rights described and recorded in Instrument Number 201509300138244, Recorder’s Office, Franklin County, Ohio. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify the contract with Williams Forestry & Associates, LLC for the Reservoir Restoration Project; to authorize the expenditure of $600,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($600,000.00)

To authorize the Director of Public Service to establish a purchase order with the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO) for landfill use by the Division of Infrastructure Management and the Division of Traffic Management; to authorize the expenditure of $202,500.00 or so much thereof as may be needed from the Street Construction, Maintenance, and Repair Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($202,500.00)

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

APPOINTMENTS

Appointment of Dr. Jacqueline Yurkoski, 981 McCallister Avenue, Columbus, OH 43205, to serve on the Near East Area Commission, with a new term start date of January 1, 2026 and an expiration date of December 31, 2028 (resume attached).

Appointment of Siobhan Thompson, 566 Lindwood Avenue, Columbus, OH 43205, to serve on the Near East Area Commission, replacing Robert Leis, with a new term start date of January 1, 2026 and an expiration date of December 31, 2028 (resume attached).

Appointment of LaWon Sellers, to serve on the University Area Commission, with a new term start date of January 1, 2026 and an expiration date of December 31, 2028 (resume attached).

Appointment of Sabrina Durso, to serve on the University Area Commission, replacing Jorge Clavo Abbass, with a new term start date of January 1, 2026 and an expiration date of December 31, 2028 (resume attached).

Appointment of Kurt Hummel, 639 Wilson Avenue, Columbus, OH 43205, to serve on the Livingston Avenue Area Commission, with a new term start date of January 1, 2026 and an expiration date of December 31, 2028 (resume attached).

Appointment of David Landreman, 716 Wilson Avenue, Columbus, OH 43205, to serve on the Livingston Avenue Area Commission, replacing Shannon Birk, with a new term start date of January 1, 2026 and an expiration date of December 31, 2028 (resume attached).

Appointment of Christopher Thompson, 664 Oakwood Avenue, Columbus, OH 43205, to serve on the Livingston Avenue Area Commission, replacing Andrew VerHage, with a new term start date of January 1, 2026 and an expiration date of December 31, 2028 (resume attached).

Appointment of Jesús A. Valencia, 2322 Summit Ave., Columbus, OH 43202 to serve on the Commission on Immigrant and Refugee Affairs with a new term beginning on April 7, 2025 and expiring on April 7, 2027 (resume attached).

Reappointment of Steve Papineau, President, Shelby Management, 1454 Neil Avenue, Columbus, OH 43212, to serve on the Grandview Crossing Community Authority Board of Trustees as a citizen member, with a term expiration date of March 31, 2027, but shall continue to hold over into one or more subsequent terms until a new citizen member is duly appointed to serve for the remainder of such term or until death, resignation, or removal for cause as determined by this Council. (resume attached).

Reappointment of Rob Vogt, Partner, Vogt Strategic Insights, 350 E. 1st Avenue, Suite 100, Columbus, OH 43201, to serve on the Grandview Crossing Community Authority Board of Trustees as a citizen member, with a term expiration date of March 31, 2028, but shall continue to hold over into one or more subsequent terms until a new citizen member is duly appointed to serve for the remainder of such term or until death, resignation, or removal for cause as determined by this Council. (resume attached).

Appointment of Stephen Brooks, President, Physicians First Leasing LLC, 3400 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, OH 43202, to serve on the Grandview Crossing Community Authority Board of Trustees as a citizen member, with a term expiration date of March 31, 2027, but shall continue to hold over into one or more subsequent terms until a new citizen member is duly appointed to serve for the remainder of such term or until death, resignation, or removal for cause as determined by this Council. (resume attached).

Appointment of Mark Lundine, Economic Development Administrator, City of Coumbus, 111 N. Front Street, 8th Floor, Columbus, OH 43215, to serve on the Grandview Crossing Community Authority Board of Trustees as a local government representative member, with a term expiration date of March 31, 2028, but shall continue to hold over into one or more subsequent terms until a new citizen member is duly appointed to serve for the remainder of such term or until death, resignation, or removal for cause as determined by this Council. (resume attached).

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

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

To establish a new authorized strength ordinance for various divisions in the City of Columbus to be consistent with the adopted 2026 budget; to repeal ordinance 1283-2025; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to establish various purchase orders and to associate all general budget reservations resulting from this ordinance with previously established Universal Term Contract for fuel and fueling services on behalf of the Fleet Management Division, per the terms and conditions of various previously established Universal Term Contracts; to authorize the expenditure of $2,000,000.00 from the Fleet Management Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($2,000,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into contract with the Greater Columbus Arts Council, Inc. for the purpose of distributing 2026 Admissions Tax proceeds to provide funding for grants to artists and arts organizations that serve as the foundation for the city’s profile as a vibrant, inclusive city; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of proceeds from the Creation, Innovation and Inclusion Fund anticipated to be $11,050,000.00; and to declare an emergency. ($11,050,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into contract with the Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority (FCCFA) for the purpose of distributing 2026 Admissions Tax proceeds from the Facility Stabilization Fund for the purpose of infrastructure investment in Nationwide Arena; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of an estimated $3,475,000.00 from the Facility Stabilization Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($3,475,000.00)

To amend ordinance 2938-2025; to establish appropriations within the Cannabis Host Community Special Revenue Fund; to transfer appropriations between the Departments of Neighborhoods, Recreation and Parks, and the Offices of Education and Violence Prevention; to transfer cash within subfunds of the general fund; and to declare an emergency. ($14,302,819.00)

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

To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement budget; to authorize the transfer of funds within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with Kokosing Construction Company, Inc. for the Resurfacing - 2025 Project 2 project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $8,074,002.35 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund and the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund for the project; and to declare an emergency. ($8,074,002.35)

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to associate all general budget reservations resulting from this ordinance and to establish purchase orders and contracts with multiple vendors for the purchase of various traffic management and control commodities for the Department of Public Service; to authorize the expenditure of $100,000.00 or more in a fiscal year against universal term contracts; to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,900,000.00 from the Street Construction, Maintenance, and Repair Fund for the purchase of various traffic management and control commodities; to authorize the expenditure of up to $300,000.00 from the Municipal Motor Vehicle Tax Fund for the purchase of various traffic management and control commodities; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code Chapter 329 with respect to the usage of certain cooperative purchasing contracts for the purpose of purchasing various traffic management and control commodities; and to declare an emergency. ($2,200,000.00)

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 4th Street Signals Phase 1 Project; to authorize an expenditure of $910.00; and to declare an emergency. ($910.00)

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

To authorize the City Auditor to appropriate unappropriated funds from G342000 in the amount of $661,724.00 and transfer $1,421,087.55 from the General Government Grant Fund project G342000 to the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,421,087.55)

To authorize and direct the City Auditor to transfer $1,518,445.00 within various projects of the Safety Voted Bond Fund; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes, Chapter 329; to authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract with and issue purchase orders to Farber Specialty Vehicles for the purchase of an EOD Emergency Response Vehicle; to authorize the expenditure of $1,518,445.00 from the Safety Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,518,445.00)

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

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a Subaward Not-for Profit Service Contract with Equitas Health, Inc. in an amount up to $1,054,650.00; to authorize the expenditure in an amount up to $1,054,650.00 utilizing the 2023, 2024, and 2025 Housing Opportunities for People with Aids (HOPWA) entitlement grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; to authorize the payment of eligible expenditures prior to the issue of the purchase order beginning January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026; and declare an emergency. ($1,054,650.00)

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 parts, materials, supplies and services for the Division of Water Reclamation, Southerly Water Reclamation Plant; and to authorize the expenditure of $3,205,500.00 from the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund. ($3,205,500.00)

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a services contract with Synagro Central, LLC for the Hap Cremean Water Plant Residuals Removal - Lagoon 2 project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $2,905,749.00 from the Water Operating Fund. ($2,905,749.00)

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with BLD Services, LLC, for the 2025 Annual Lining Contract project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds within the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Sanitary Bond 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 $11,111,848.45 from the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund and the Sanitary Bond Fund to pay for the project. ($11,111,848.45)

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract modification for Professional Engineering Services for the Home Road Water Plant with Hazen and Sawyer; to appropriate funds within the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account 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 $57,500,000.00 from the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund. ($57,500,000.00)

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract modification with Evans Mechwart Hambleton & Tilton Incorporated for the Construction Administration/Construction Inspection Services 2023-2025 contract; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation of funds in the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon the approval of a loan from the Ohio Water Development Authority; and to expend up to $1,483,646.04 from the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund. ($1,483,646.04)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify the contract with RCC Global, LLC for the Customer Information System and Integrated Systems Upgrade Project; and to authorize the expenditure of $5,945,675.50 split between the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($5,945,675.50)

ADJOURNMENT

THERE WILL BE NO COUNCIL MEETING ON MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2026. THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL WILL BE MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2026.

To establish a new authorized strength ordinance for various divisions in the City of Columbus to be consistent with the adopted 2026 budget; to repeal ordinance 1283-2025; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

Approval of the Consent Agenda

RECESSED

RECESSED AT 6:30 PM

RECONVENED

RECONVENED AT 6:52 PM

ADJOURNED AT 7:04 PM