Columbus City Council — Minutes summary (March 30, 2026)

REGULAR MEETING NO.15 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, MARCH 30, 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

RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION

BANKSTON

To Recognize The Work of The Participatory Budget Steering Committee

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 a contract with vCloud Tech, Inc. for Red Hat Linux licenses, learning subscriptions, and JBOSS, including maintenance and support; and to authorize the expenditure of $173,230.22 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Division, Information Services Operating Fund. ($173,230.22)

To authorize the City Auditor to modify and extend the agreement with Fast LP for one (1) year to maintain and support the GenTax revenue management system for the Division of Income Tax, including additional messaging and identity verification services; and to authorize the expenditure of $2,919,000.00 from the General Fund. ($2,919,000.00)

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

To repeal and replace Ordinance 3116-2025, passed December 8, 2025, to authorize the Director of the Department of Development, or his designee, to execute any and all necessary agreements and deeds for conveyance of title of two parcels of real property (0000 E. Ave. and 0000 E. Ave.) held in the Land Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a Jobs Growth Incentive Agreement with Copper Run Capital LLC for a term of up to five (5) consecutive years in consideration of the company’s proposed expansion, the creation of thirty (30) net new full-time permanent positions with an estimated annual payroll of approximately $6,000,000.00 and the retention of eighteen (18) full-time permanent positions with an associated estimated annual payroll of approximately $2,952,000.00 at the proposed Project Site. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a Jobs Growth Incentive Agreement with AAA Cooper Transportation for a term of up to five (5) consecutive years in consideration of the company’s proposed total capital investment of $3,300,000.00 and the creation of fifty-five (55) net new full-time permanent positions with an estimated annual payroll of approximately $3,850,000.00. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to amend the existing Airport Drive Community Reinvestment Area as established by City Council pursuant to Ohio Revised Code by (1) renaming the Airport Drive CRA to the Airport CRA (the "Airport CRA"); (2) revising the improvements eligible for abatement within the Airport CRA; and (3) adding approximately 3,679.18 acres comprised of 1,095 individual parcels within the City of Columbus and contiguous with the current boundary of the existing Airport Drive CRA but not currently within the boundary of the existing Airport Drive CRA. ($0.00)

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

To authorize the Director of Public Service to execute grant agreements relative to the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for the Bikeway - Sancus Boulevard SUP - Worthington-Galena Road to Worthington Woods Boulevard project; to accept and expend awarded grant funds, and to issue refunds, if necessary, for approved projects. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of Public Service to submit applications to and execute grant agreements with the Ohio Department of Transportation relative to the Highway Safety Improvement Program; to accept and expend awarded grant funds, and to issue refunds, if necessary, for approved projects after final accounting is performed. ($0.00)

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

To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to exercise an option to renew the contract for year two (2) and add funding in the amount of $370,000.00, with Class Acts Columbus, Inc. to provide talent buying, fiscal agent, and event management services for events produced by the Office of Special Events; to authorize the expenditure of $370,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund. ($370,000.00)

To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to exercise and option to renew the contract for year two (2) and to add funding in the amount of $150,000.00, with Damron Barry M dba Above Sound and Lighting for Audio, Video, Lighting and Stage Production Services for the 2026 Jazz and Rib Fest and CBUS Soul Fest; to authorize the expenditure of $150,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund. ($150,000.00)

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

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with JLD Construction Services, LLC, for the 2026 Fire Hydrant Replacements project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Water Bond Fund; to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,851,206.50 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. ($1,853,206.50)

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Underground Utilities, Inc., for the Kenwick Road Area Water Line Improvements Project; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $5,168,794.27 from the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund for the contract; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for the project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $2,000.00 from the Water Bond Fund to pay for prevailing wage services. ($5,170,794.27)

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract for Construction Administration and Inspection Services with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for the Kenwick Road Area Water Line Improvements, to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Water Bond Fund; to authorize an expenditure of up to $75,000.00 from the Water Bond Fund for the CA/CI contract, to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $967,024.74 from the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund for the contract modification; and to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for the project. ($1,042,024.74)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a professional engineering services contract with CDM Smith Inc. for the Jackson Pike Water Reclamation Plant and Southerly Water Reclamation Plant Fiber Optic Backbone Upgrade and Replacement projects; to authorize the appropriation of funds within the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to apply for and accept a loan from the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund for the Jackson Pike Water Reclamation Plant project; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving loans for these projects; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $618,319.00 from the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund for the contract. ($618,319.00)

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Driven Excavating, LLC, for the Lexington Area Water Line Improvements Project; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $5,229,633.75 from the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund for the contract; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for the project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $2,000.00 from the Water Bond Fund to pay for prevailing wage services. ($5,231,633.75)

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract for Construction Administration and Inspection Services with Evans, Mechwart, Hambleton & Tilton, Inc. for the Lexington Avenue Area Water Line Improvements project and General Water Construction Projects; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Water Bond Fund; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $726,068.92 from the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund and an expenditure of up to $75,000.00 from the Water Bond Fund for the contract; and to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for the project. ($801,068.92)

To authorize the Director of Columbus Water and Power to establish a subscription to The Water Research Foundation program for 2026; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $50,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund and up to $50,000.00 from the Water Reclamation Operating Fund. ($100,000.00)

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify the contract with Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC for Tree Trimming and Vegetation Management Services; and to authorize the expenditure of $1,045,000.00 split between the Electricity and Water Operating Funds. ($1,045,000.00)

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an Emergency Water Service Agreement with the City of Pickerington to provide water service for usage in the event of an emergency failure of their potable water supply. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement with Hagerty Consulting, Inc for services regarding the O’Shaughnessy Dam Emergency Action Plan Exercises; and to authorize the expenditure of $59,995.00 from within the Public Utilities Operating Funds. ($59,995.00)

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a cooperative agreement, or memorandum of understanding, with Columbus Public Health for participation in the Healthy Homes Program, for the Division of Water; and to authorize the expenditure of $300,000.00 within the Water Operating Fund. ($300,000.00)

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

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

CONSENT ACTIONS

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 enter into a construction contract with S.A. Comunale Company, Inc., for the CDBG Directions for Youth and Family Services HVAC Replacement project; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of funds in an amount up to $389,300.00 within the Community Development Block Grant Fund (CDBG); and to declare an emergency. ($389,300.00)

To authorize the Finance and Management Director, on behalf of the Fleet Management Division, to associate all general budget reservations resulting from this ordinance with and to establish purchase orders from previously established Universal Term Contracts (UTCs) for the purchase of vehicles for use citywide with Ricart Properties, Inc; to authorize the Finance and Management Director to associate all general budget reservations resulting from this ordinance with and to establish purchase orders from previously established Universal Term Contracts (UTCs) with ACE Truck Body Inc., for the purchase of associated up-fitting; to authorize the expenditure of $169,642.44 from the Fleet Management Capital Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($169,642.44)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Facilities Management Division, to establish purchase orders for labor, material, supplies, and equipment related to the replacement of elevator power unit at the Fire Administration Building located at 3675 Parsons Ave., Columbus, OH 43207; to authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreement with Fujitec America, Inc.; to authorize the transfer of $202,941.00 and expenditure of $40,480.00 from the Construction Management Capital Improvement Fund; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; and to declare an emergency. ($40,480.00)

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to modify past, present and future contracts and purchase orders from Centennial LLC dba Farrow East Harley-Davidson to Schipper Motorsports Columbus, LLC dba Farrow Harley-Davidson; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to renew a contract with WinnScapes of Columbus LLC, Inc., on behalf of the Facilities Management Division, for mowing and landscape maintenance services; to authorize the expenditure of $495,553.93 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($495,553.93)

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract for the option to purchase Fuel Station Maintenance with K & W Equipment Co dba SSECO Solutions; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00)

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

To authorize the Development Director, or authorized designee, on behalf of the Real Estate and Land Redevelopment Office, to pay rent associated with lease agreements for leased office space at existing locations and for an internal Memorandum of Understanding for the 2026 term; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $971,748.00 from the Debt Retirement Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($971,748.00)

To authorize the Director of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion to enter into an advanced-pay grant agreement for $25,000.00 with the Greater Columbus Sports Commission LLC, a non-profit corporation, in support of the Black Girls RUN! National Meet-Up, hosted by the OhioHealth Capital City Half & Quarter Marathon, to authorize an expenditure of $25,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($25,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion to enter into an advanced-pay grant agreement for $70,000.00 with The Columbus Urban League, a non-profit corporation, for the purpose of assisting the Columbus Urban League (CUL) to serve as the host for the Columbus Region Minority Business Assistance Center (MBAC); to authorize a transfer within the General Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $70,000.00 from the 2026 General Fund Budget; and to declare an emergency. ($70,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion to enter into an advanced-pay grant agreement with Always With Us Charities, non-profit organization, in support of entrepreneurship programs; to authorize a transfer within the General Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $25,000.00 from the 2026 General Fund Budget; and to declare an emergency. ($25,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion to enter into an advanced-pay grant agreement with National Association of Minority Contractors, a non-profit organization, in support of diverse contractors; to authorize a transfer within the General Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $25,000.00 from the 2026 General Fund Budget; and to declare an emergency. ($25,000.00)

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

To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a contract modification with Ribway Engineering Group, Inc. in connection with the Bikeway-McNaughten Road - Main Street to Broad Street project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $900,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund to pay for the project; and to declare an emergency. ($900,000.00)

To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a contract modification with Burgess & Niple Inc. in connection with the Bridge Rehabilitation - General Engineering 2024 project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $250,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund to pay for the project; and to declare an emergency. ($250,000.00)

To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of funds within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to pay utility relocation costs to various utilities for the Roadway Improvements - Hard Road Water Quality & Smoky Row Road Drainage Revisions project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $75,000.00 for utility relocations for this project from the Streets & Highways Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($75,000.00)

To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of cash and appropriation within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to align project budgets with available cash balances and current project funding needs; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To authorize the City Attorney to execute contracts with independent title companies and appraisal firms for title work and appraisal professional services necessary for the Roadway - Livingston Avenue-18th Street to Nelson Road Project; to waive City Code, Sections 329.25 and 329.26, as applicable, for awarding professional service contracts that may exceed fifty thousand U.S. dollars, relating only to the transactions contemplated under this ordinance; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

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

To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Jess Howard Electric Company for the Sammons Lighting Improvements Project; to authorize the appropriation of $226,462.51 within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the transfer of $501,281.00 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund and Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2025 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the expenditure of $651,281.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund and Permanent Improvement Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($651,281.00)

To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Claypool Electric, Inc. for the Bicentennial Park Electric Replacement Project; to authorize the appropriation of $38,815.50 within the Recreation and Parks Special Purpose Fund; to authorize the transfer of $38,815.50 within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund and Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2025 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the expenditure of $77,631.00 from the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund, Special Purpose Fund, and Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($77,631.00)

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

To authorize the City Clerk to extend an existing contract with Heart & Hunter Inc, dba Hunter Marketing, for communications services regarding salary transparency to March 31, 2027; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

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

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

To authorize and direct the Administrative and Presiding Judge of the Franklin County Municipal Court to enter into contract with OBLIC; to authorize the expenditure of up to $7,000.00 to provide professional liability insurance for magistrates and staff attorneys, and to declare an emergency. ($7,000.00)

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

To amend Ord. 2399-2025, passed by Columbus City Council on October 20, 2025, to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to allow for expenses incurred prior to the purchase order, starting December 15, 2025; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

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

To authorize the City Attorney to spend City funds to acquire and accept in good faith certain fee simple and lesser real estate located on the North side of US-33 from just north of Ebright Road to just south of Ebright Road, and to contract for associated professional services in order for the Department of Public Utilities to timely complete the acquisition of Real Estate for the Blacklick Creek Sanitary Subtrunk Rehabilitation project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Sanitary Bond Fund; to authorize the expenditure of up to $150,000.00 from the Sanitary Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($150,000.00)

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract modification for Construction Administration and Inspection Services with DLZ Ohio, Inc; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Water Bond Fund; to authorize an expenditure of up to $250,000.00 from the Water Bond Fund for the contract; and to declare an emergency. ($250,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a professional consulting services contract with Hill International, Inc., for the Owner Advisor Services project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation within the Sanitary Bond Fund; to authorize an expenditure up to $100,000.00 from the Sanitary Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($100,000.00)

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and increase the Master Services Agreement for the purchase of wholesale electric power and associated services with American Municipal Power, Inc. for the Division of Power and extend the Community Energy Savings Smart Thermostat Program term through March 31, 2027; to authorize the expenditure of $635,000.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($635,000.00)

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify all contracts and agreements with Elite Fire Services, LLC doing business as Elite Fire Services by assigning past, present and future contracts and agreements to Fire Protection Pros, LLC doing business as Elite Fire Services due to company reorganization; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

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

APPOINTMENTS

Appointment of Bailey Phillips, 77 Hawkes Avenue, Columbus, OH 43222, to serve on the Franklinton Area Commission, replacing Joanna Smith, with a new term start date of January 1, 2026 and an expiration date of December 31, 2028.(resume attached)

Appointment of David Stickles, 234 Dakota Avenue, Columbus, OH 43223, to serve on the Franklinton Area Commission, with a new term start date of January 1, 2026 and an expiration date of December 31, 2028. (resume attached)

Appointment of Olga Diva, 1186 West Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43222, to serve on the Franklinton Area Commission, with a new term start date of January 1, 2026 and an expiration date of December 31, 2028. (resume attached)

Appointment of Steve Pullen, 1061 West Town Street, Columbus, OH 43222, to serve on the Franklinton Area Commission, with a new term start date of January 1, 2026 and an expiration date of December 31, 2028. (resume attached)

Appointment of Jacqueline Miles, 133 North Princeton Avenue, Columbus, OH 43222, to serve on the Franklinton Area Commission, with a new term start date of January 1, 2026 and an expiration date of December 31, 2028. (resume attached)

Appointment of Meredith Wickham, 4740 West Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43228, to serve on the Westland Area Commission, replacing Polykarpos Panos, with a new term start date of February 1, 2026 and an expiration date of December 31, 2027. (resume attached)

Appointment of Angela Ervin, 1183 Riva Ridge Boulevard, Gahanna, OH 43230, to serve on the Westland Area Commission, with a new term start date of January 1, 2026 and an expiration date of December 31, 2028. (resume attached)

Appointment of Mike McKay, 6336 Clover Meadow Court, Galloway, OH 43119, to serve on the Westland Area Commission, with a new term start date of January 1, 2026 and an expiration date of December 31, 2028. (resume attached)

Appointment of Thomas Perry, 569 Simbury Street, Columbus, OH 43228, to serve on the Westland 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 Henderson, 5940 Breigha Drive, Galloway, OH 43119, to serve on the Westland Area Commission, with a new term start date of January 1, 2026 and an expiration date of December 31, 2028. (resume attached)

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

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

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

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

To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks Department to accept a grant from the Ohio Department of Education & Workforce in the amount of $2,500,000.00 for the 2026 Summer Food Service Program; to authorize the appropriation of $2,500,000.00 to the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund; to enter into an agreement with Columbus City Schools in the amount of $2,300,000.00 for the preparation and delivery of meals for the Summer Food Service Program; to authorize the expenditure of $2,300,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($2,500,000.00)

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

To authorize the Interim Director of the Department of Human Resources to enter into a service contract with Harris Ashley Jean dba Fresh Food Fresh Perspective LLC for the dietitian service contract; to authorize the expenditure of up to $70,000.00 from the Employee Benefits Fund to pay for this contract; to authorize the expenditure of funds for reasonable food and non-alcoholic beverage expenses; to waive the competitive bidding requirements of the Columbus City Codes; and to declare an emergency. ($70,000.00)

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

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

To authorize the appropriation of $2,525,931.90 from the unappropriated balance of the Law Enforcement Contraband Seizure Fund to the Division of Police to fund travel and training needs and purchase equipment, supplies and services; and to declare an emergency. ($2,525,931.90)

To authorize the Director of Public Safety to enter into contract with LexisNexis Risk Solutions FL Inc. for access to the Accurint investigative database, to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of $171,500.00 from the Law Enforcement Contraband Seizure Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($171,500.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety, on behalf of the Division of Fire to enter into preventative maintenance agreements with Stryker Sales Corporation LLC; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes; to authorize the contract as multi-year and renewable; to authorize the expenditure of $31,688.00 from the General Fund for Year One; and to declare an emergency. ($31,688.00)

To authorize the Director of Finance and Management and Director of Public Safety, on behalf of the Division of Fire, to enter into contracts for the purchase of consumable supplies and preventative maintenance, respectively, with Stryker Sales Corporation for Stryker Power Load Cots and Bariatric Cots for use in daily emergency services and emergency medical services (EMS); to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code Chapter 329; to authorize the expenditure of $208,473.60 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($208,473.60)

To authorize the Director of Public Safety, on the behalf of the Division of Fire, to enter into a contract with and issue a purchase order to Phoenix Safety Outfitters LLC for the alteration and repair of the Division of Fire’s turnout gear; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of $100,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($100,000.00)

To authorize and direct the Director of the Department of Public Safety to pay the City's proportionate share of operational and administrative support activities of the Franklin County Emergency Management and Homeland Security program, including the mass notification system and outdoor warning siren system fees; to authorize the expenditure of $1,020,237.44 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,020,237.44)

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

To authorize the Director of Development to enter into a grant agreement with National Church Residences for the new construction of Clover Glen II in an amount up to $2,300,000.00 with a total commitment to the project of $4,300,000.00; to authorize the expenditure of up to $2,300,000.00 from the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($2,300,000.00)

ADJOURNED 7:24 PM

To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Office of Construction Management; to renew and increase the contracts with DesignLevel, LLC, for the Professional Engineering Services - Task Order Basis project; to authorize an expenditure up to $250,000.00 within the Construction Management Capital Improvements Fund; and to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvements Budget. ($250,000.00)

To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Office of Construction Management; to modify and increase the contracts with Setterlin Building Company, for the Professional Construction Services - Task Order Basis project; and to authorize an expenditure up to $257,500.00 within the Construction Management Capital Improvements Bond Fund. ($257,500.00)

To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Office of Construction Management; to renew and increase the contracts with HEAPY Engineering, Inc., for the Professional Engineering Services - Task Order Basis project; to authorize an expenditure up to $250,000.00 within the Construction Management Capital Improvements Bond Fund; and to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvements Budget. ($250,000.00)

To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Office of Construction Management; to renew and increase the contracts with BOMAR Construction Company, Inc., for the Professional Construction Services - Task Order Basis project; and to authorize an expenditure up to $257,500.00 within the Construction Management Capital Improvements Bond Fund. ($257,500.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to modify a contract with Granicus, LLC for the Government Experience Engagement Cloud platform; and to authorize the expenditure of $252,676.46 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating Fund. ($252,676.46)

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Sewer Maintenance Equipment Parts and Services with Best Equipment Company, 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 modify and extend the contract for the option to purchase Small Tools with W. W. Grainger, Inc., Hilti Inc. and F & F Industrial Equipment Corporation. ($0.00)

To authorize the City Auditor to modify and extend the existing contract with Dayforce US, Inc. for the renewal of the Dayforce software subscription, support, hardware, and services; to authorize the expenditure of $2,400,000.00 from the Department of Technology operating fund; to authorize the expenditure of $80,000.00 from the Employee Benefits fund. ($2,480,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development or his assignee to execute any and all necessary agreements and deeds for conveyance of title of one parcel of real property (960-962 E Cherry St.) held in the Land Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program. ($0.00)

To accept the application (AN25-025) of David and Kristy Clark, Joseph Sofio, Eric Steinmann, and Bradley A. Wilkinson for the annexation of certain territory containing 15.3± acres in Franklin Township. ($0.00)

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 Street and Highway Improvement Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a contract modification with Orchard, Hiltz & McCliment, Inc. dba OHM Advisors in connection with the Roadway - Livingston Avenue - Alum Creek Trail to James Road project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,043,333.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund and the Street and Highway Improvement Fund to pay for the project. ($1,043,333.00)

To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a professional services contract with Burgess & Niple, Inc. for the Roadway Improvements - Multimodal Engagement and Planning 2026 project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $300,000.00 from the Mobility Operating Fund to pay for this contract. ($300,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents necessary for the City to legally allow a canopy to encroach into the public right-of-way on the east side of South Front Street. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service and the Director of Recreation and Parks to terminate the current agreements with Columbus Downtown Development Corporation related to the maintenance of artistic cabinet wraps in the public right-of-way; and to authorize the Director of Public Service and the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into a Master Maintenance Agreement with Columbus Downtown Development Corporation for said features. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute grant agreements with the Ohio Department of Transportation relative to the Highway Safety Improvement Program, to accept and expend awarded grant funds, and to issue refunds, if necessary, for approved projects. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents necessary for the transfer of a 0.171 acre portion of the right-of-way near 1134 Shoemaker Ave to Columbus Compost Coalition LLC. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents necessary to release a general utility easement on a portion of Goshen Road to the Columbus Regional Airport Authority. ($0.00)

To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into year one (1) of a three (3) year contract, subject to annual appropriations and approval of the contract by the Columbus City Council, with V.A.T., Inc. for bus transportation services; to authorize the expenditure of $123,300.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund. ($123,300.00)

To authorize the transfer of $311,000.00 from the Hotel/Motel Tax Fund to the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund for the support of music licensing, and Jazz & Rib Fest and CBUS Soul Fest; to authorize the appropriation of $311,000.00 in the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund. ($311,000.00)

To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to accept additional grant funding, in the amount of $493.80, from Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) for the Franklinton Loop - Souder Avenue Trail Connector Project; and to authorize the appropriation of $493.80 in the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund. ($493.80)

To authorize the Interim Director of the Department of Human Resources to enter into a contract modification with Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC to provide employee benefits and wellness consulting services; to add money from April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027; and to authorize the expenditure of $425,000.00 from the employee benefits fund. ($425,000.00)

To authorize the Interim Director of the Department of Human Resources to expend $30,000.00, or so much thereof as may be necessary, from the Employee Benefits Fund for the Ohio AFSCME Care Plan for Hearing Aid Benefits for AFSCME and CWA employees. ($30,000.00)

To authorize and direct the Office of CelebrateOne to enter into a grant agreement with Restoring Our Own Through Transformation (R.O.O.T.T.) to support community-oriented Perinatal Support Doula care; to authorize expenditure within the General Fund of $250,000.00. ($250,000.00)

To authorize the Executive Director of the Office of CelebrateOne, on behalf of the Office of the Mayor, to execute a not-for-profit service contract with Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio for a Summer Youth Workforce & Career Development Program in support of the CelebrateOne goal to improve reproductive health planning; and to authorize the expenditure of $140,000.00 from the General Fund. ($140,000.00)

To authorize the Director of Public Safety, on behalf of the Division of Support Services, to enter into a new contract for maintenance with Cincinnati Bell, Inc. dba Agile Network Builders, LLC, for network connectivity between the City’s communication towers and the dispatching centers; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code; and to authorize an expenditure of $141,360.00 from the General Fund. ($141,360.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Building and Zoning Services to modify the professional services contract with Lisa Wise Consulting, Inc. to extend the contract end date from May 8, 2026 to May 8, 2028. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a sole source Indefinite Quantity Agreement with Operator Training Committee of Ohio, Inc. for utility operations and maintenance training services; and to authorize the expenditure of $97,000.00 split between the Sanitary Sewer and Water Operating Funds. ($97,000.00)

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew and increase a sole source service agreement with Arcadis U.S., Inc. for the Orion Project Management Information System Support Services application for use by the Departments of Public Utilities, Finance and Management, Public Service, and Recreation and Parks; and to authorize the expenditure of $158,729.00 split among the Electricity, Water, Sewerage, and Stormwater Operating Funds, $25,408.00 from the Finance and Management Department's General Operating Fund, $73,491.00 from the Public Service Department Operating Fund, and $15,572.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund. ($273,200.00)

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew the contract with The Paul Peterson Co., Safety Division, Inc., for installation, repair, and maintenance of new and existing fencing, gates, and controllers in and around the Department of Public Utilities locations to maintain security; and to authorize the expenditure of $81,000.00 from within the Public Utilities Operating Funds. ($81,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify the subrecipient agreements with Power a Clean Future Ohio and Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission for the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant, to authorize the transfer of $77,546.62 within the Electricity Grant Fund, and to authorize the expenditure of $85,000.00 from the Electricity Grant Fund. ($85,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement and all necessary amendments with the State of Ohio, Department of Transportation (ODOT), for the Division of Water Reclamation to provide interstate pump station maintenance and receive reimbursement from the State. ($0.00)

To authorize the director of the Department of Public Utilities to execute those document(s) necessary to release a portion the City’s stormwater 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 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 Utility Poles for the Department of Public Utilities; and to authorize the expenditure of $350,000.00 within the Electricity Operating Fund. ($350,000.00)

To amend Ordinance No. 0406-2026, passed by Columbus City Council on February 25, 2026 to allow for an adjustment in the total tillable acreage to 241 acres and annual rent to be $44,585.00 associated with the City’s farm lease with JRS Writsel Farms, GP; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

THERE WILL BE NO COUNCIL MEETING ON MONDAY, APRIL 6, 2026. THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL WILL BE MONDAY, APRIL 13, 2026.

READING AND DISPOSAL OF THE JOURNAL

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development, on behalf of the City, to accept title to certain parcels located at 280 N. High Street and 44 E. Chestnut Street in order for those parcels to be included in a future tax increment financing area approved under Sections 5709.41, 5709.42 and 5709.43 of the Ohio Revised Code; to authorize the Director to execute instruments to transfer those parcels back to their current owners for the same purpose; to waive the requirements of City Codes Chapter 328 related to the sale of City-owned property; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of Development to execute a grant agreement with Columbus Early Learning Center, a not-for-profit, social service agency in an amount up to $75,000.00 for the Elevate!All Program; to authorize the expenditure of funds prior to the establishment of the purchase order beginning January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026; to authorize the advancement of funds on a pre-determined schedule during the term of the agreement; to authorize the expenditure in an amount up to $75,000.00 within the Hotel Motel Tax Fund; and declare an emergency. ($75,000.00)

To authorize the Director of Development to execute a grant agreement with Alvis, Inc. a not-for-profit, social service agency in an amount up to $75,000.00 for the Elevate!All Program; to authorize the expenditure of funds prior to the establishment of the purchase order beginning January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026; to authorize the advancement of funds on a pre-determined schedule during the term of the agreement; to authorize the expenditure in an amount up to $75,000.00 within the Hotel Motel Tax Fund; and declare an emergency. ($75,000.00)

THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2026 Transfer Type: D-2, D-3, D-1 To: S J A RESTAURANT GROUP LLC Hunan Lion 2038 Crown Plaza Dr Columbus, OH 43235 From: P W L INC P W L INC 2038 Crown PLZ Dr Columbus, OH 43220 Permit #: 10008063-1 New Type: C-1 , C-2 To: RACETRAC INC 30 Rathmell 30 Rathmell Road Columbus, OH 43207 Permit #: 07142714-8 Transfer Type: D-5A To: Crescent Hotels & Resorts LLC Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel 50 N 3RD ST Columbus, OH 43215 From: RENAISSANCE HOTEL MANAGEMENT COMPANY LLC 50 N 3RD ST Columbus, OH 43215 Permit #: 10011998-1 New Type: D-1, D-3 To: MARTHAS FUSION KITCHEN LLC 3331 Maize RD Columbus, OH 43224 Permit #: 05574261-1 Transfer Type: D-5A To: Adlife Human Services The Plaza Hotel At Columbus Square 75 East State Street Columbus, OH 43215 From: ANDREA DOWNTOWN COLUMBUS LOUNGE LLC PLAZA RESTAURANT & BAR 75 E State ST Columbus, OH 43215 Permit #: 10006012-1 New Type: C-1, C-2 To: East Main St Grocery LLC 1615 E Main/Berkley Market 1615 E Main St Columbus, OH 43205 Permit #: 10010123-2 Stock Type: D-1, D-2, D-3 To: DURAZ CO LLC 5240 Godown RD Columbus, OH 43235 Permit #: 02361248-1 New Type: D-1, D-3 To: Lu. Lou. LLC Coffee House Bar 4532 Indianola Ave Columbus, OH 43214 Permit #: 10014571-1 Transfer Type: D-5 To: Big Bar Columbus LLC Big Bar 1714-16 N High St Columbus, OH 43201 From: LARGE BAR 2159 LLC LARGE BAR 2159 LLC 1714-16 N High St Columbus, OH 43201 Permit #: 10010964-1 New Type: C-1, C-2 To: ENGLEFIELD INC E BROARD ST DUCHESS 825 E Broad ST Columbus, OH 43205 Permit #: 02523055-59 Advertise Date: 4/4/2026 Agenda Date:3/30/2026 Return Date: 4/9/2026

To authorize the Director of Development to execute grant agreements with numerous not-for-profit, social service agencies in an amount up to $9,775,000.00 for the Elevate!All Program; to authorize the expenditure of funds prior to the establishment of the purchase order beginning January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026; to authorize food and or non-alocholic beverages expenditures as part of the standard operating costs for some of these non-profit organizations; to authorize the advancement of funds on a pre-determined schedule during the term of the agreement; to authorize the transfer between object classes in an amount up to $3,701,000.00 and the expenditure in an amount up to $3,475,000.00 within the Hotel Motel Tax Fund, to authorize the expenditure in an amount up to $6,300,000.00 within the Cannabis Host Community Special Revenue Fund; and declare an emergency. ($9,775,000.00)

To Recognize and Honor Paul Sauer on his Retirement from the City of Columbus Department of Building and Zoning Services After 29 Years of Service and Leadership

ROSS

Recognizing Sandra “Sandy” Stephenson for a Lifetime of Distinguished Service in Honor of Women’s History Month & National Social Work Month

GREEN

To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into an advance pay grant agreement with Kingdom Image Arts, a 501c3 non-profit organization, in support of summer youth programming; to authorize an expenditure in the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($84,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into advance pay grant agreements with 104 local registered 501c3 non-profit organizations in support of summer youth programming; to authorize an expenditure in the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($7,406,499.00)

To authorize and direct the Director of the Department of Public Safety to modify and extend the contract with Change Healthcare Technology Enabled Services, LLC, for EMS billing collection and reporting services from April 1, 2026, to May 31, 2026; To authorize the expenditure of $200,000.00 from the General Fund; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Code; and to declare an emergency. ($200,000.00)

To honor the life and legacy of Columbus native Master Sergeant Tyler Simmons, and fellow members of the Ohio Air National Guard’s 121st Air Refueling Wing, who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation

DAY-ACHAUER

To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to modify existing contracts with Rogers Krajnak Architects, Inc. and Sessley Building Services LLC for the Beatty Community Center Renovations Project; to authorize the appropriation of $2,581,112.20 within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the transfer of $2,800,000.00 within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund and Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2025 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the expenditure of $3,900,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund and Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($3,900,000.00)

RECESS 6:45 PM

RECONVENE 7:09 PM

Approval of the Consent Agenda

CLERK NOTE: AN INITIAL MOTION WAS MADE BY MELISSA GREEN, SECONDED BY NANCY DAY-ACHAUER TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. DURING THE ROLL CALL, COUNCIL PRESIDENT CALLED FOR RECONSIDERATION TO REQUEST A VOICE VOTE.

A motion was made by Emmanuel Remy, seconded by Tiara Ross to reconsider approval of the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote: Affirmative: 8- Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross and Shannon Hardin