REGULAR MEETING NO.17 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, APRIL 13, 2026 at 5:00 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
CALL TO ORDER 5:07PM
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
HARDIN
To honor and recognize the sponsors of the Seniors Community Health Fair for their dedication to serving the senior population of Franklin County
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 Finance and Management to enter into a contract for the option to purchase Waste Identification, Disposal, and Emergency Spill Response Services with Buckeye Elm Contracting, LLC; to waive the competitive bidding requirement that the evaluation committee for this Best Value Procurement be made up of an odd number of people; and to authorize the expenditure of $1.00. ($1.00)
To authorize the City Auditor to make expenditures of $300,000.00 from the Auditor Bond Fund; to authorize the City Auditor to expend $54,000.00 from the General Fund; to authorize the City Auditor to modify a contract with OnActuate Consulting US Inc, and to modify contracts with Microsoft Corporation, and Dell Marketing LP for expanded licensing, processing and storage costs. ($354,000.00)
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS: BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds within the AC Humko II TIF Fund, Harrison West Recreation Park Fund, Waggoner Road TIF Fund, and Waggoner Road TIF Capital Fund; to transfer funds between the Waggoner Road TIF Fund and Waggoner Road TIF Capital Fund; to transfer funds respectively within the Development Taxable Bonds Fund, AC Humko II TIF Fund, Harrison West Recreation Park Fund, Waggoner Road TIF Capital Fund, and Rocky Fork TIF Capital Fund; to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a contribution agreement and restrictive covenants for the public parking spaces, public infrastructure improvements, and public art and place-making improvements associated with the GreenHouse Gravity project; to authorize the expenditure of $2,000,000.00 from the Development Taxable Bonds Fund, AC Humko II TIF Fund, Harrison West Recreation Park Fund, Waggoner Road TIF Capital Fund, and Rocky Fork TIF Capital Fund to The Gravity Project 3 Holdings, LLC for the costs of public parking spaces, public infrastructure improvements, and public art and place-making improvements including those incurred prior to the purchase order pursuant to the aforesaid contribution agreement with The Gravity Project 3 Holdings, LLC. ($2,000,000.00)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development, or his designee, to enter into a Housing Development Agreement with the Central Ohio Community Land Trust, to outline the plans and certain commitments of the parties relating to the proposed redevelopment of land bank and other properties located in various Columbus neighborhoods. ($0.00)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a grant agreement with The Greater Columbus Chamber of Commerce, in an amount up to $165,000.00, for the purpose of supporting small business services and programs; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure in an amount up to $165,000.00 within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to authorize the advancement of funds per a predetermined schedule. ($165,000.00)
To accept the application (AN25-026) of TCG OCP Rohr Management LLC, c/o David Pizzotti for the annexation of certain territory containing 46.8± acres in Hamilton Township. ($0.00)
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
To appropriate community authority assessment funds within the Hayden Run South TIF Fund; to transfer community authority assessment funds from the Hayden Run South TIF Fund to the Hayden Run South TIF Capital Fund; to appropriate community authority assessment funds within the Hayden Run South TIF Capital Fund; 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 Arterial Street Rehabilitation - Avery Road project; 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 up to $1,000,000.00 from the Hayden Run South TIF Capital Fund; 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 CSX Transportation Inc. to facilitate the construction of the Arterial Street Rehabilitation - Avery Road project. ($1,000,000.00)
To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds within the Street and Highway Improvement Fund; to authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to enter into a contract modification with DLZ Ohio, Inc. in connection with the Intersection - High Street at Obetz Road project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $350,000.00 from the Street and Highway Improvement Fund to pay for the project. ($350,000.00)
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 Pummell Construction Services LLC for the Sammons Park Improvements Project; to authorize the transfer of $270,642.00 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2025 Capital Improvements Budget; and to authorize the expenditure of $270,642.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund. ($270,642.00)
To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer appropriation between projects within the Development Taxable Bonds Fund; to authorize the Director of Development to enter into a grant agreement with Stowe Mission of Central Ohio to provide funding for facility upgrades; to authorize the expenditure of $30,000.00 within the Development Taxable Bond Fund; to authorize the expenditures prior to the issuance of the purchase order beginning March 1, 2026; and to advance funding per a predetermined schedule. ($30,000.00)
PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. ROSS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
To authorize and direct the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to sell to Sergeant John Blubaugh, 5257, for the sum of $1.00, a police horse with the registered name of “Maddie” which has no further value to the Division of Police; and to waive the provisions of Columbus City Code pertaining to the Sale of City-owned personal property. ($0.00)
HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: ROSS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a contract with Ronald Horton Jr., dba First Choice Lead Abatement, to increase funding utilizing an existing auditor’s certificate established for this purpose in an amount up to $75,000.00. ($75,000.00)
PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into an indefinite quantity agreement with Potomac Electrical Services LLC for Electrical Transformer and Switchgear Inspection, Maintenance, and Repair Services; to authorize the expenditure of $170,000.00 split between the Water and Sanitary Sewer Operating Funds; and to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Code. ($170,000.00)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a service contract with K.N.S. Services for the Watershed Camera Improvements project; to waive the formal bidding requirements of Columbus City Code; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of funds and appropriation within the Water Bond Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $249,349.43 for the project. ($249,349.43)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with General Maintenance & Engineering Company for the Parsons Avenue Water Plant Roof Renovations Part 2 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 $2,344,250.00 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. ($2,346,250.00)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Clearcreek Coatings, LTD for the 710 East Tank Painting Improvements 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; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,614,938.50 for the project from the Water Bond Fund. ($1,614,938.50)
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 Pollution Control Loan Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a supplemental loan for this project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $180,000.00 from the Storm Water Pollution Control Loan Fund to pay for the project. ($180,000.00)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with JLD Construction Services, LLC, for the Krieger Court Stormwater Improvements Project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds within the Ohio Water Development Authority Storm Sewers Fund; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Storm Sewer 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 $2,567,522.66 from the Ohio Water Development Authority Storm Sewers Fund and from the Storm Sewer Bond Fund to pay for the project. ($2,567,522.66)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a planned contract modification for Construction Administration and Inspection Services with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for the Kreiger Court Stormwater Improvements Project; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $343,576.00 from the Ohio Water Development Authority Storm Sewers Fund for the contract modification; and to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for the project. ($343,576.00)
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 five dump trucks for the Department of Public Utilities from Fyda Freightliner Columbus, Inc.; and to authorize the expenditure of $1,219,054.00 from within the Water Operating Fund. ($1,219,054.00)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a contract for Construction Administration and Inspection Services with Resource International, Inc. for the Construction Administration/Construction Inspection Services 2026-2028 contract and the 710 East Tank Painting Improvements project, to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Water Bond Fund; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $526,409.51 from the Water Bond Fund. ($526,409.51)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities (Columbus Water and Power) to modify a contract with Synagro Central, LLC for the Water Treatment Residuals Turnkey Dewatering Services Project for the Division of Water; and to authorize the expenditure of $12,400,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund. ($12,400,000.00)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to establish a contract renewal with Buckeye Crane & Hoist, LLC for Crane and Hoist Maintenance Services; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $210,000.00 split between the Water Operating and Sanitary Sewer Operating Funds. ($210,000.00)
To authorize the Department of the Department of Public Utilities, to enter into a contract for soil sampling and laboratory services as set forth in the Scope of Services with Ohio State University for the Division of Water Reclamation; to authorize the expenditure of $106,738.00 from the Sewer Operating Fund. ($106,738.00)
RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
ZONING: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
CONSENT ACTIONS
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION:
BANKSTON
To Recognize and Celebrate Jason Jenkins’ Service and Contribution to the City of Columbus
HARDIN
To Honor and Recognize Ronald Boyt for his Outstanding Work in the Columbus Community
To honor, recognize, and celebrate the life of Lester F. Wright, 1938 - 2025
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 Technology Disposal with Columbus Micro Systems, Inc.; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00)
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 Director of the Department of Finance and Management on behalf of the Fleet Management Division to purchase one (1) riding floor scrubber from Carmen’s Distribution System, Inc.; to authorize expenditure of $20,580.38 from the Fleet Management Capital Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($20,580.38)
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract on behalf of the Facilities Management Division with Ohio Technical Services, Inc. for inspection, testing, removal, and/or remediation of hazardous materials from city facilities; to authorize the expenditure of $400,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($400,000.00)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Fleet Management Division, to enter into contract with Enterprise Holdings, Inc for vehicle rental services; to authorize the expenditure of $280,000.00 from the Fleet Management Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($280,000.00)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to modify and renew a contract with Brown Enterprise Solutions, LLC for the purchase of Talend software licensing, maintenance, and support services; to authorize the expenditure of up to $498,588.24 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating fund; and to declare an emergency. ($498,588.24)
To authorize the City Auditor to request advance payments for Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) revenues from the Franklin County Auditor during 2026 and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS: BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development, or authorized signatory, and the Director of Public Safety, to execute a lease agreement for office space at 285 East Main Street, Columbus, Ohio; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $472,115.52 from the Income Tax Set Aside Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($472,115.52)
To authorize the amendment of the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer between projects within the Development Taxable Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of Development to enter into a capital improvement grant agreement in an amount up to $400,000.00 with the Abraham Alemayoh Legacy Foundation(AALF) to continue the renovation of Sawyer Recreation Center, formerly known as the Neighborhood House; to authorize the expenditure of in an amount up to $400,000.00 within the Development Taxable Bond Fund; to authorize the advancement of funding on a predetermined schedule; and to declare an emergency. ($400,000.00)
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)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a Development Agreement with Lotus Advantage Steelton I, LLC to outline the plans and certain commitments of the parties as it relates to the Steelton Village (Residential) project in the South Side planning area, and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a not-for-profit service contract in the amount up to $25,000.00 with the Short North Special Improvement District (SID) for environmental maintenance, supplemental security, improvements, promotions, and member services per the Plan of Service; to authorize the expenditure of up to $20,000.00 from the 2026 General Fund Operating Budget; to authorize the expenditure of up to $5,000.00 from the Special Purpose Fund, Recreation & Parks - Italian Village Park subfund; 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. ($25,000.00)
To authorize the Director of Development to enter into a grant agreement with Columbus Ohio Fire Fighter’s Museum, Inc to renovate the existing space and preserve its historical nature; to authorize the expenditure of $200,000.00 from the Development Taxable Bond Fund; to authorize the advancement of funds on a predetermined schedule provided in the terms of the agreement; and to declare an emergency. ($200,000.00)
To set forth a statement of municipal services and zoning conditions to be provided to the area contained in a proposed annexation (AN26-004) of 0.28± Acres in Sharon Township to the city of Columbus as required by the Ohio Revised Code and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to petition the Franklin County Board of Commissioners to change the Montgomery Township boundary lines to make them co-extensive with the corporate limits of the City of Columbus for territory in Blendon Township recently accepted by Ordinance No. 0586-2026; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development, or authorized designee, on behalf of the Department of Public Utilities, to execute a License Agreement with Franklin County in order to park motor vehicles at the Southerly Wastewater Treatment Plant; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
To authorize the City Attorney's Office, Real Estate Division, to hire professional services, negotiate with property owners, and acquire right-of-way in support of the Department of Public Service’s Capital Improvement Program; to authorize the City Auditor to appropriate $100,000.00 within the General Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the expenditure of up to $100,000.00 from the General Permanent Improvement Fund for this purpose; and to declare an emergency. ($100,000.00)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to enter into a professional service contract with Stantec Consulting Services Inc. for the Roadway - Materials Testing and Inspection 2026-1 contract; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $500,000.00 from the Private Construction Inspection Fund and the Construction Inspection Fund to pay for the contract; and to declare an emergency. ($500,000.00)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to modify all contracts between the Department of Public Service and Gannett Fleming Engineers and Architects, P.C. to allow for the assignment of all such contracts from Gannett Fleming Engineers and Architects, P.C. to GFT Infrastructure Inc.; to authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to modify all contracts between the Department of Public Service and TranSystems Corporation to allow for the assignment of all such contracts from TranSystems Corporation to GFT Infrastructure Inc.; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into two universal term contracts for the option to purchase Ready Mix Concretes with Anderson Concrete Corporation and Decker Construction Company; to authorize the expenditure of $2.00; and to declare an emergency. ($2.00)
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)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to modify all contracts between the Department of Public Service and Arcadis Engineering Services (USA) Inc., to allow for the assignment of all such contracts from Arcadis Engineering Services (USA) Inc., to Arcadis U.S., Inc.; and to declare an emergency. ($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)
To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Silver Star Protection Group Holdings LLC for security services at the City of Columbus, Recreation and Parks Department pools, sporting facilities, and public events; to authorize the expenditure of $200,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($200,000.00)
To authorize and direct the City Auditor to transfer $52,500.00 from the General Fund to the Area Commission Fund; to authorize and direct the City Auditor to appropriate $52,500.00 in the Area Commission Fund for operating expenses of the Area Commissions; and to declare an emergency. ($52,500.00)
To authorize the City Clerk to enter a grant agreement with The Ohio State University in support of the Age-Friendly Innovation Center's program, Age-Friendly Columbus, to conduct the 2026 Central Ohio Regional Assessment on Aging; to reimburse The Ohio State University for expenses associated with the 2026 Central Ohio Regional Assessment on Aging on and after March 1, 2026; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure from the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($70,000.00)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to modify a contract with the Neighborhood Design Center by extending the contract through April 30, 2027; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department 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)
HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into contract and establish a purchase order with the Ohio Department of Health for the purchase of security paper for the Board of Health, in accordance with the provisions of sole source procurement of the City of Columbus Codes; to authorize the expenditure of $89,070.00 from the Health Special Revenue Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($89,070.00)
PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. ROSS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety, on behalf of the Division of Support Services, to extend a contract with Day & Manofsky Funeral Service LLC for indigent cremation services and allocate funding; to authorize the expenditure of $280,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($280,000.00)
PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a 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 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 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)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities (Columbus Water and Power) to enter into a sole-source contract for maintenance and repair services for Water Quality Assurance Laboratory (WQAL) instruments with Agilent Technologies, Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of $88,179.30 from the 2026 Division of Water Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($88,179.30)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to execute a First Amendment to Environmental Covenant, as approved by the City Attorney, necessary to amend an Environmental Covenant, described and recorded in Instrument Number 201207110098679, Recorder’s Office, Franklin County; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
To authorize the Finance and Management Director, on behalf of the Department of Public Service, to modify contracts with Truck Country of Indiana, dba Stoops Freightliner; to allow for raw material and labor surcharges of up to $187,872.00; to authorize the expenditure of up to $187,872.00 from the Division of Refuse Collection Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($187,872.00)
EMERGENCY, POSTPONED AND 2ND READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION
FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
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)
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into contract with Wells Fargo Financial Leasing Inc. for the purchase of a RISO printer; to authorize and direct the City Auditor to authorize payment to Wells Fargo Financial Leasing, Inc. for goods received in an amount not to exceed $85,000.00 from General Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the appropriation, and transfer, and expenditure of $85,000.00 within the General Permanent Improvement Fund; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Codes Chapter 329 and all provisions of Section 329.18(a); and to declare an emergency. ($85,000.00)
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS: BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
To authorize and direct the City Auditor to appropriate funds within the Federal Transportation Grant Fund in connection with the Quick Build Toolkit; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contracts to purchase paints, marking tape, temporary curbs, and bike counters for the Division of Mobility & Parking Services with Ferguson Enterprises, PPG, Grainger, ULine, Terra Bound Solutions, White Cap Supply, EcoCounter, and MioVision; 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 paint and marking tape; to authorize the waiver of the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of up to $224,989.00 from the Federal Transportation Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($224,989.00)
To approve an expenditure of more than $100,000.00 on a Universal Term Contract previously established by the City for the purchase of dump trucks; 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 Agreement for the purchase of three (3) tandem axle CNG dump trucks with snow equipment and six (6) single axle CNG dump trucks with snow equipment from Fyda Freightliner Columbus, Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of up to $3,448,224.00, from the Municipal Motor Vehicle Tax Fund; and declare an emergency. ($3,448,224.00)
NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR. WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. ROSS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
To authorize and direct the Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter into contract with the Franklin County Board of Commissioners and expend funds for use of the Franklin County Correction Centers for the housing of City of Columbus prisoners; to authorize the expenditure of $2,000,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($2,000,000.00)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety, on behalf of the Division of Police, to modify the contract with Pro-Tow, Inc. for the continuation of towing management services; to authorize an expenditure of $1,300,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,300,000.00)
HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: ROSS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development enter into a service contract with Greenwood 360 LLC in an amount up to $250,000.00 to act as the Application Manager for recipients as part of the department’s Columbus Resilient Housing Initiative (RHI); to authorize the waiving of competitive bidding requirements of Columbus City Code Chapter 329, to authorize the transfer between object classes and an expenditure in an amount up to $250,000.00 within the general fund; to authorize the payment of expenses prior to the issuance of the purchase order beginning April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027; and declare an emergency. ($250,000.00)
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 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 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 modify and increase the power supply agreement for the purchase of wholesale electric power and renewable energy credits with American Electric Power Energy Partners, Inc. for the Division of Power; to authorize the expenditure of $75,000,000.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($75,000,000.00)
ADJOURNMENT 7:53PM
To enact Chapter 4515 of the Columbus City Codes to create a Registry of Residential Rental Properties. ($0.00)
BANKSTON
VARIANCES
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 34.E.20.100.A, Uses, Use Table, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 3616 E. BROAD ST. (43213), to allow for accessory outdoor storage in the CAC, Community Activity Center District (Council Variance #CV26-011).
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3353.03, Permitted uses; 3361.02, Permitted uses; 3361.03, Development plan; and 3361.04(B), Performance criteria, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 7400 HUNTINGTON PARK DR. (43206), to allow a residential treatment facility with reduced development standards in the CPD, Commercial Planned Development District (Council Variance #CV26-008).
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.037, R-2F residential district; 3312.49(C), Required Parking; 3332.14, R-2F area district requirements; 3332.19, Fronting; 3332.21, Building lines; 3332.25(A)(B), Required side yards; 3332.27, Rear yard; and 3332.28, Obstructions in a required side yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 358 E. DESHLER AVE. (43206), to allow residential development with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-130).
To commemorate the 2026 Dr. Robert J. Fass Memorial AIDS Walk Central Ohio and to commend its organizers, sponsors, volunteers and participants for their dedicated efforts to raise awareness of HIV/AIDS.
WYCHE
To recognize and celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the Columbus & Franklin County Local Food Action Plan.
To Celebrate Nationwide on April 14, 2026, For A Centennial of Service
THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 2026
Stock LLC Type: D-3, D-2, D-2X
To: SHORT NORTH DEVELOPMENT GROUP INC
SHORT NORTH TAVERN
674 N High St
Columbus, OH 43215
Permit #: 08107939-1
Transfer Type: D-5
To: 504 Park Development LLC
Park St/504 Park Development
504 Park St
Columbus, OH 43215
From: 504B INC
504B INC
504 Park St
Columbus, OH 43215
Permit #: 10014767-1
Transfer Type: D-5
To: L&L HOSPITALITY GROUP LLC
TONCHIN
965 N. High Street
Columbus, OH 43201
From: ADRIAN TARA ENTERPRISE INC
ADRIAN TARA ENTERPRISE INC
658-660 N High ST
Columbus, OH 43215
Permit #: 10013523-1
New Type: D-3
To: Indiplates Hospitality LLC
Signature Spice
3781 S Hamilton Rd.
Columbus, OH 43125
Permit #: 10008201-1
Transfer Type: D-5
To: Twos Under High LLC
2040 N High St
Columbus, OH 43201
From: FIVES UP HIGH LLC
2371-75 N High St
Columbus, OH 43201
Permit #: 10010607-1
New Type: D-2, D-1
To: LIDIA OSORIO LLC
2986 Sullivant Ave
Columbus, OH 43204
Permit #: 05222386-1
Advertise Date: 4/18/2026
Agenda Date: 4/13/2026
Return Date: 4/23/2026
Recognizing April 10, 2026 as National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
GREEN
To honor and celebrate the 50th anniversary of Indianola Informal K-8 School, and to recognize the lasting impact the school has had on the students it serves
REMY
To recognize the month of April as Parkinson’s Awareness Month and commend the effort of increased education and research by the Parkinson’s Foundation
DAY-ACHAUER
To authorize and direct the Director of Public Safety to enter into a brokerage contract with Air Flite, Inc. for the sale of the Bell MD530FF N557CP SN071FF helicopter no longer in use by the Division of Police; to waive the provisions of Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Codes pertaining to the sale of city-owned personal property, competitive bidding, and to entering into service contracts; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Dynamic Agility Sports, LLC to provide instruction and management of the Carriage Place Community Center Dynamic Agility Sports Camps; to authorize the expenditure of $110,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund and to waive competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code. ($110,000.00)
To Honor and Celebrate Carol Williams for a Lifetime of Gospel Ministry, Faithful Service and Dedication to the Columbus Community
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Dynamic Agility Sports, LLC to provide instruction and management of the Carriage Place Community Center Dynamic Agility Sports Camps; to authorize the expenditure of $110,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund and to waive competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code. ($110,000.00)
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Dynamic Agility Sports, LLC to provide instruction and management of the Carriage Place Community Center Dynamic Agility Sports Camps; to authorize the expenditure of $110,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund and to waive competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code. ($110,000.00)
Approval of the Consent Agenda
RECESS 6:42PM
RECONVENE 7:07PM