Columbus City Council (May 11, 2026) — consent agenda approved; multiple capital, utilities, housing, and public safety measures authorized

REGULAR MEETING NO. 23 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, MAY 11, 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

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 enter into a contract with Carahsoft Technology Corp for VMWare Technical Account Manager (TAM) services software licensing; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes; and to authorize the expenditure of $108,219.18 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Division, Information Services Operating Fund. ($108,219.18)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to renew a contract with 3SG Plus, LLC, a dealer of Hyland OnBase Software, on behalf of various city departments, for maintenance and support of the OnBase Software; and to authorize the total expenditure of $233,597.25 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Division, Information Services Operating Fund. ($233,597.25)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology, on behalf of Columbus Water and Power, to enter into a contract with Real Time Networks, Inc. for hosting and ongoing support of an electronic key management system; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Codes; and to authorize the expenditure of $80,106.00 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Division, Information Services Operating Fund. ($80,106.00)

To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Department of Technology, to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the Purchase Agreement with Harris and Heavener Excavating, Inc. for fiber maintenance and restoration services; and to authorize the expenditure of $300,000.00 Information Services Operating Fund with the provision that unexpended funds may be carried over into the subsequent purchase agreement. ($300,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to enter into a contract with AlxTel, Inc for the purchase of Tableau License, Maintenance, Support & Training Services Renewal and to authorize the expenditure of $222,621.70 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating Fund. ($222,621.70)

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

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to amend the Enterprise Zone Agreement for a second time for Assignment and Assumption with Columbus STS, LLC to remove Columbus STS, LLC as enterprise and party to the agreement and to be replaced with 6770 Shook Road, LLC as enterprise and party to the agreement, to redefine the project site, and revise the notification information in Section 8 of the agreement. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to amend the Enterprise Zone Agreement for the second time for Assignment & Assumption with 6730 Prushing Farms, LLC, to (1) remove 6730 Prushing Farms, LLC as enterprise and party to the agreement and to be replaced with AC Prushing, LLC as enterprise and party to the agreement, and (2) revise the notification information related to the enterprise within Section 8 of the agreement. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to amend the Enterprise Zone Agreement for a second time for Assignment and Assumption with Gravity 2 - Office, LLC to remove Gravity 2 - Office, LLC as enterprise and party to the agreement and to be replaced with 935 Cassady LLC as enterprise and party to the agreement and revise the notification information in Section 6 of the agreement. ($0.00)

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

To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer cash and appropriation within various funds; to authorize the establishment of an Auditor’s Certificate for construction inspection and administration fees; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,379,567.20 from various funds for the purpose of providing sufficient funding for construction inspection and administration services on Public Service projects. ($1,379,567.20)

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

To authorize the Director of the Department of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract for hosted software, maintenance, and support of the software application with Active Network, LLC; and to authorize the expenditure of $100,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Department Operating Fund. ($100,000.00)

To authorize and direct the City Clerk to enter a grant agreement with Native American Indian Center of Central Ohio to provide upfront support for their outdoor programming; and to authorize an expenditure from the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund. ($20,000.00)

To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into an advance-pay grant agreement with the Community Arts Project, Inc. to provide financial support toward community programming, facility operations and maintenance; and to authorize the expenditure of $75,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund. ($75,000.00)

To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into an advance-pay grant agreement with the Franklin Park Conservatory Joint Recreation District for the city's share of the operation of the District in 2026; to authorize reimbursement of expenses incurred prior to the creation of the purchase order from and after April 1, 2026; and to authorize the expenditure of $250,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund. ($250,000.00)

To authorize and direct the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into private-public partnership agreement with the Friends of the Cultural Arts Center, for the support of arts programming. ($0.00)

To authorize the transfer of $24,500.00 from the Sustainable Columbus Fund to the Recreation and Parks Special Purpose Fund to support the Tree Assistance Program in partnership with Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District. ($24,500.00)

To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into an agreement for shared use of the property known as Topiary Park, also known as Deaf School Park, between the City of Columbus, Recreation and Parks Department, and Encova Mutual Insurance Group, Inc. to define the responsibilities of each of the parties for Topiary Park and adjacent property; and to repeal Ordinance No. 1924-2018. ($0.00)

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

To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept grant funds from the Ohio Commission on Minority Health and any additional funds for the 2026-2027 Minority Health grant program; to authorize the appropriation and any additional funds from the unappropriated balance of the Health Department Grants Fund; and to authorize the City Auditor to transfer appropriations between object classes for the 2026-2027 Minority Health grant program. ($52,500.00)

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

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a capital contribution agreement with the Star House for facility renovations; to authorize the expenditure in an amount up to $1,000,000.00 within the Development Taxable Bond Fund; and to authorize the advancement of funds on a predetermined schedule. ($1,000,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to renew a service contract with Environmental Remediation Contractor LLC, in an amount up to $400,000.00 to facilitate addressing citizen complaints of solid waste, hazardous materials, trash, litter, and debris on city-owned and/or maintained parcels and right of way by facilitating the identification, clean-up, and disposal of said items; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $400,000.00 within the Housing Stability Division’s General Fund budget. ($400,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a contract with Sky Nile Consulting, LLC to extend the period of performance for an additional 12-months from June 30, 2026 to June 30, 2027. ($0.00)

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

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Kokosing Industrial, Inc., for the Parsons Avenue Wellfield Development 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 $33,805,400.00 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. ($33,807,400.00)

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify the professional engineering services agreement with Resource International Inc. for the Second Avenue Sewer Improvements Project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Storm Bond Fund; and to expend up to $249,470.40 from the Storm Bond Fund to pay for the contract modification. ($249,470.40)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a professional engineering services contract with Glaus, Pyle, Schomer, Burns & DeHaven, Inc. for the DWR Sanitary Pump Stations-Construction project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation of funds within the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund; to authorize this contract to be funded with a loan from the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for this project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $2,058,861.31 from the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund for the contract. ($2,058,861.31)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to renew an existing agreement with Metropolis Capital Holdings, LLC dba Metropolis Ohio, LLC for the Department of Public Utilities Headquarters Parking Services; and to authorize the expenditure of $580,000.00 split between the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($580,000.00)

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Complete General Construction Company for the Community Park/Maple Canyon Home Sewage Treatment System Elimination Project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds within the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Sanitary Bond Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for this project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $2,152,551.20 from the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund and from the Storm Bond Fund to pay for the project. ($2,152,551.20)

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract for Construction Administration and Inspection Services with Hatch Associates Consultants, Inc., for the Community Park/Maple Canyon Home Sewage Treatment System Elimination Project and for the General Water Reclamation Construction Projects; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Sanitary Bond Fund; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $329,900.00 from the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund and an expenditure of up to $50,000.00 from the Sanitary Bond Fund for the contract; and to make the loan funded portion of this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for the project. ($379,900.00)

To authorize and direct the City Auditor to appropriate and transfer funds from the Special Purpose - PFAS Settlement Fund to Columbus Water and Power, Water Operating Fund. ($2,288,967.85)

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify the service contract with Synagro Central, LLC for the Parsons Avenue Water Plant Residuals Removal and Disposal - Lagoon 3 project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $12,000,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund. ($12,000,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into contract with Peterson Highway Safety, Inc. for the purchase and delivery of twenty solar powered, trailer mounted, arrow boards for the Department of Public Utilities; to waive competitive bidding provisions of Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Code; and to authorize the expenditure of $93,800.00 from the Water Operating Fund. ($93,800.00)

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify an existing contract with RCC Global LLC for managed and project services related to Oracle’s customer cloud service meter data management system; and to authorize the expenditure of $159,903.25 split between the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($159,903.25)

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a sole source contract with 360Water, Inc. for Software Support and Maintenance of the 360Water Program; and to authorize the expenditure of $30,000.00 split between the Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($30,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify the contract with J&D Home Improvement, LLC dba The Basement Doctor for the Blueprint Volunteer Sump Pump 2025 B project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to transfer cash and appropriation between projects within the Sanitary Bond Fund; and to authorize an expenditure of $1,000,000.00 from the Sanitary Bond Fund to pay for the contract modification. ($1,000,000.00)

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

To amend Chapter 378 Community Benefits Agreement Advisory Committee. ($0.00)

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

CONSENT ACTIONS

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

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Fleet Management Division, to modify and renew a contract with Express Wash Holdco LLC (DBA: Moo Moo) for vehicle washing services; to authorize the expenditure of $225,000.00 from the Fleet Management Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($225,000.00)

To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Department of Technology, to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with a pre-established Universal Term Contract/Purchase Agreement with CDW Government, LLC, for Video Storage; to authorize the expenditure of $75,822.16 for the above-described purpose from the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($75,822.16)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Facilities Management Division, to enter into a contract with Black Bronco Construction for the Municipal Court Building Restroom Renovation Project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer and expenditure of $100,000.00 within the Construction Management Capital Improvement Fund. ($100,000.00)

To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Office of Construction Management, to enter into an Owner Representation Services agreement with Hill International, Inc., for the Department of Public Service’s South Outpost project; to authorize an expenditure up to $497,027.00 within the Streets & Highways Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($497,027.00)

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Towing Services for City Owned Vehicles with Pro-Tow Inc.; and to authorize the expenditure of $1.00. ($1.00)

To authorize the Finance and Management Director, on behalf of the Fleet Management Division, to modify and renew a contract with Ricart Properties, Inc. for vehicle alignments and Ford OEM repairs; to authorize the expenditure of $370,000.00 from the Fleet Management Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($370,000.00)

To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Office of Construction Management, to enter into a construction contract with Proline Electric, Inc. for the Fire Training Academy (FTA) Fire Alarm Replacement project; to authorize a transfer of $637,856.20 and expenditure up to $637,856.20 within the Construction Management Capital Improvement Fund; to provide for payment of prevailing wage services to the Department of Public Service; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvements Budget; and to declare an emergency. ($637,856.20)

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract for the option to purchase Automotive Preventative Maintenance Services with Valvoline LLC; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to modify and renew a contract with The Smart PM, LLC for the purchase of Smartsheet Control Center software, end-user licenses for various city departments, software maintenance, and support services; to authorize the expenditure of up to $326,015.70 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating fund; and to declare an emergency. ($326,015.70)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to modify and extend a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Video Storage for Body Worn Cameras with CDW Government, LLC. and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To authorize the Finance and Management Director on behalf of the Fleet Management Division to purchase one (1) 1,000- Gallon Diesel Fuel Delivery truck from C H Bradshaw Company Inc.; to authorize expenditure of $144,584.00 from the Fleet Management Capital Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($144,584.00)

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract for the option to purchase Janitorial Supplies with Carmen’s Distribution System, Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00)

To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement budget; to authorize the transfer of funds within the Information Services G O Bonds Fund; to authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract/Purchase Agreement with CDWC LLC (CDW LLC) for the procurement of NetApp data storage and services from CDWC LLC (CDW LLC); to authorize the expenditure of up to $398,997.98 from the Information Services G O Bonds Fund for the Public Safety DFU Project; and to declare an emergency. ($398,997.98)

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

To accept the application (AN25-021) of Dublin MHP LLC for the annexation of certain territory containing 4.46± acres in Washington Township. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology, on behalf of Columbus Public Health, to enter into a not-for-profit service contract with Ohio State University Hospitals for Epic EMR hosting, licensing fees, maintenance, and support services; to authorize an expenditure from the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($667,223.00)

To accept the application (AN25-027) of Joseph R. and Lexie C. Blalock, Richard C. Wolf, and Bruce L., Andrea V., Robert B., and Karen L. Minto for the annexation of certain territory containing 15.4± acres in Jefferson Township. ($0.00)

To amend Ordinance No. 0973-2008, as previously amended by several ordinances, by removing eleven parcels owned by 280 High Street, LLC or 44 Chestnut, LLC from the Downtown TIF; to declare the improvements to those eleven parcels to be a public purpose and exempt from real property taxation pursuant to R.C. Section 5709.41 to create the new 280 High TIF; to require the owners of those parcels to make service payments in lieu of taxes; to require the distribution of the applicable portion of those service payments to the Columbus City Schools; to establish an urban redevelopment tax increment equivalent fund for the deposit of the remainder of those service payments; to appropriate and authorize the expenditure and transfer of revenues deposited in the aforementioned 280 High TIF fund; to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into the 280 High TIF Reimbursement Agreement between the City and the Developer to provide most of those appropriated revenues to the Developer, for the reimbursement of certain urban redevelopment obligations thereunder; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To authorize the City Auditor to appropriate $24,217.42 within the General Fund Income Tax Set Aside Subfund; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer $72,652.26 within the General Fund; to authorize the payment of $96,869.68 to the Gahanna-Jefferson School District to compensate for real property tax revenues forgone as a result of CRA tax abatements in the Stelzer-Stygler CRA; to authorize the expenditure in an amount up to $96,869.68 within the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($96,689.68)

To approve the Downtown Central Special Improvement District of Columbus, Inc. Petition and Articles of Incorporation; to include the properties owned by the City of Columbus in said district; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To approve the plan of services to be provided by the Downtown Central Special Improvement District of Columbus, Inc.; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To approve the Downtown East Special Improvement District of Columbus, Inc. Petition and Articles of Incorporation; to include the properties owned by the City of Columbus in said district; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To approve the plan of services to be provided by the Downtown East Special Improvement District of Columbus, Inc.; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development, or designee, on behalf of the City of Columbus, to amend the Madison Township Joint Economic Development District Contract for the purpose of including certain additional township property, referred to as the Expanded JEDD Area, within the district; approve the Second Amended and Restated Madison Township Joint Economic Development District Contract; and approve an amendment to an Annexation Moratorium Agreement; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a Third Supplemental Lease Agreement with The RiverSouth Authority in connection with the issuance of refunding bonds to refund all or a portion of the Authority's Scioto Peninsula Area Redevelopment Bonds, Series 2016; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To determine that the written consent providing for the addition of certain property to the Confluence Community Authority’s new community district and that is owned or controlled by City of Columbus, Ohio is sufficient and complies with the requirements of Chapter 349 of the Ohio Revised Code; to set the time and place for a public hearing on such consent; and to authorize the notices of such public hearing by publication in a newspaper of general circulation for three consecutive weeks, or as provided in Ohio Revised Code Section 7.16. ($0.00)

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

To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of funds within the Street and Highway Improvement Fund; to appropriate funds within the Street and Highway Improvement Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with Woolpert Inc. for the Mobility - Trabue Road - Bolingbrook Drive to Tenagra Way project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $500,000.00 from the Street and Highway Improvement Fund to pay for the project; and to declare an emergency. ($500,000.00)

To dedicate a tract of real property owned by the City of Columbus as road right-of-way; to name said public right-of way as Olentangy River Road. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents necessary for the transfer of a 0.036 acre portion of right-of-way near 1567 Richmond Ave to Kirsten Richards. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of Public Service to accept insurance settlement proceeds related to damage to a City-owned bike shelter in the amount of $36,468.00 within the Street Construction Maintenance and Repair Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents necessary for the transfer of a 0.022 acre portion of right-of-way near 1485 Sunbury Rd to Husam Abu-Obeid. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into contract with Buckeye Power Sales Company Inc. for the purchase of four (4) Gasoline Powered Zero Turn Mowers; to authorize the expenditure of up to $53,816.00 from the Municipal Motor Vehicle Tax Fund to purchase the equipment; and to declare an emergency. ($53,816.00)

To accept the plat titled “Woodlands at Central College Section 1” from M/I Homes of Central Ohio, LLC by Timothy C. Hall Jr., Area President; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into two (2) contracts for the option to purchase Polymer with Polydyne, Inc. and Solenis LLC; to authorize the expenditure of $2.00; and to declare an emergency. ($2.00)

To accept the plat titled “Woodlands at Central College Section 2” from M/I Homes of Central Ohio, LLC by Timothy C. Hall Jr., Area President; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract for the option to purchase Sodium Chloride with Morton Salt, Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00)

To accept the plat titled “Woodlands at Central College Section 3” from M/I Homes of Central Ohio, LLC by Timothy C. Hall Jr., Area President; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into an Electric Vehicle Charger Reliability and Accessibility Accelerator Site Host Improvement, Access, and Maintenance Agreement, or a similar instrument, with the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission, or a designee or an authorized agent; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To accept the plat titled “Woodlands at Central College Section 4” from M/I Homes of Central Ohio, LLC by Timothy C. Hall Jr., Area President; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a contract modification with Kapsch TrafficCom USA, Inc. in connection with the Smart Columbus - CVE Road-Side Unit System Integrator project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $125,000.00 from the Street Construction Maintenance and Repair Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($125,000.00)

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

To authorize and direct the City Auditor to authorize payment to Legacy Youth Sports Academy per invoice approved by the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods, in an amount not to exceed $5,000.00, an established General Budget Reservation; and to declare an emergency. ($5,000.00)

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 $54,000.00, with Event Approvals, Inc. to provide permit management system and application services for the Office of Special Events; to authorize the expenditure of $54,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund. ($54,000.00)

To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Springfield Acme Electric Co. for Temporary Utility Services for 2026 Jazz and Rib Fest and 2026 CBUS Soul Fest; to authorize the expenditure of $68,750.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund. ($68,750.00)

To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with GU Event Staffing LLC for Festival Event Staffing Services for the 2026 Jazz and Rib Fest, 2026 CBUS Soul Fest and the 2026 WinterFest; to authorize the expenditure of $68,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund. ($68,000.00)

To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Traditional Hardwood Floors, LLC for the Gym Floor Refinishing 2026 Project; to authorize the expenditure of $74,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($74,000.00)

To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to modify an existing contract with Arcadis U.S., Inc. for the Big Walnut Trail - Little Turtle to Cherrybottom Park - Alum Creek Trail Project; to authorize the appropriation of $43,803.04 within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the transfer of $43,803.04 within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2025 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the expenditure of $43,803.04 from the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($43,803.04)

To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with CAP-STONE & Associates, Inc. for the Hard Surfaces Program 2025-2026 Project; to authorize the transfer of $285,555.75 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2025 Capital Improvements Budget; and to authorize the expenditure of $285,555.75 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($285,555.75)

To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to modify an existing contract with Accenture LLP DBA Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects, LLC for the Case Road Park Project; to authorize the transfer of $609,300.00 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2025 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the expenditure of $709,300.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($709,300.00)

To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into a grant agreement with the Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) for the Alum Creek Trail - Sunbury and Mock Road Preservation Project and accept a grant in the amount of $431,640.00 with a local match of $167,860.00; to authorize the appropriation of $431,640.00 in the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund; to authorize the transfer of $167,860.00 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2025 Capital Improvements Budget Ordinance; and to declare an emergency. ($599,500.00)

To dissolve the Enterprise Zone Agreement with RM Biltrite LLC, Watkins Road LLC and QRRI, Inc. (collectively, referred to as “ENTERPRISE”), and to direct the Director of the Department of Development to notify, as necessary, the local and state tax authorities of the dissolution. ($0.00)

To dissolve the Enterprise Zone Agreement with JBG Enterprise, LLC and America’s Floor Source, LLC (collectively, referred to as “enterprise”), and to direct the Director of the Department of Development to notify, as necessary, the local and state tax authorities of the dissolution. ($0.00)

To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer in appropriation between projects within the Development Taxable Bonds Fund; to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into the Grant Agreement with the Columbus Printed Arts Center for the purpose of funding planning, design, and construction related costs including those incurred prior to the purchase order, to redevelop their new facility located at 705 Ann Street; to authorize the expenditure in an amount up to $197,000.00 within the Development Taxable Bonds Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($197,000.00)

To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to issue a Parkland Dedication Ordinance (PDO) park development fee refund to M/I Homes, Inc.; to authorize the appropriation of $30,292.50 within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $30,292.50 from the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($30,292.50)

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

To authorize the Interim Director of the Human Resources Department to enter into a contract with CTI Audit Solutions, Inc. from May 18th, 2026 through April 30th, 2029; and to authorize the expenditure of $175,000.00 from the Employee Benefits Fund, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the costs of said contract. ($175,000.00)

To authorize and direct the City Auditor to authorize payment to Mount Carmel Health Providers, Inc. per invoice approved by the Department Director (or designee) in an amount not to exceed $3,013.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($3,013.00)

To authorize and direct the City Clerk to enter grant agreements with At Home by High, Clintonville-Beechwold Community Resources Center dba Village in the Ville, Central Community House of Columbus dba Village Central, and Village Connections in support of their age-in-place village programs; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure from the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($50,000.00)

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

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

To authorize the Board of Health to modify an existing contract for wayfinding signage services with Quality Custom Signs LLC; to authorize the expenditures to cover these modifications from the Health Department Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($4,325.00)

To authorize and direct the Board of Health to modify a contract with DAS Health Ventures, LLC for ongoing support of the electronic medical record system; to add funds up to $11,250; to extend the term update through July 31, 2026; to authorize the expenditure of $11,250.00 from the Health Special Revenue Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($11,250.00)

To authorize and direct the Board of Health to modify a contract with DAS Health Ventures, LLC., for ongoing support of integration services in our electronic medical record system; to add funds up to $6,250.00; to authorize the expenditure of $6,250.00; and to declare an emergency. ($6,250.00)

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract for the option to purchase Nexplanon (Etonogestrel Implant) with Theracom LLC; in accordance with the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00)

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 enter into contract with Intergraph Corporation for maintenance services and software licenses for the CAD system in accordance with the sole source procurement provisions of the Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of $838,809.12 from the general fund; and to declare an emergency. ($838,809.12)

To authorize the Department of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Division of Police SWAT, to enter into contract with Castle and King LLC and Galls LLC for the purchase of CBRN specialized equipment; to authorize two expenditures totaling $78,313.38 from the FY24 SHSP Grant; and to declare an emergency. ($78,313.38)

To authorize the Municipal Court Clerk to enter the third renewal contract with Vaske Computer, Inc. for Oracle software licenses, maintenance and support services; and to authorize the expenditure of $83,741.77 from the Municipal Court Clerk Computer Fund and to declare an emergency. ($83,741.77)

To authorize the Municipal Court Clerk to enter into the first renewal contract with ITPartners Plus Inc. for data storage services for the Franklin County Municipal Court; to authorize an expenditure up to $71,658.00 from the Municipal Court Clerk computer fund and to declare an emergency. ($71,658.00)

To authorize and direct the Mayor of the City of Columbus, on behalf of the Department of Public Safety, Division of Police, to accept a subgrantee award through the FY2023 Paul Coverdell National Forensic Science Improvement Act-A via the State of Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services; to authorize Angela Farrington, Crime Lab Manager, as the official city representative to act in connection with the subgrant; to authorize an appropriation of $52,226.87 from the unappropriated balance of the General Government Grant Fund to the Division of Police to cover the costs of the subgrant project; and to declare an emergency. ($52,226.87)

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

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a service contract with Amanda Kind dba Spatialist, LLC to extend the term of the contract from May 29, 2026, to August 31, 2026, for the purpose of updating Department’s HOME policies for all programs for compliance with the HOME Final Rule; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

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

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and increase funding for an engineering agreement with EP Ferris & Associates, Inc., for professional engineering services for the Petzinger Road Stormwater Improvements project; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Storm Bond Fund; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $56,839.94 for the contract modification. ($56,839.94)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract/Purchase Agreement for the procurement of APC Smart-UPS SRTs; and to authorize the expenditure of $83,908.00 from the Information Services Operating Fund. ($83,908.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify the indefinite quantity agreement with JDM Services, LLC dba Frank Road Recycling Solutions for Clean Fill Disposal Site Services. ($0.00)

To authorize the City Attorney to spend City funds to acquire and accept in good faith certain fee simple and lesser real estate, and to contract for associated professional services, in order for the Department of Public Utilities to timely complete capital improvement projects; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Sanitary Bond Fund, within the Storm Bond Fund, within the Water Bond Fund, and within the Electricity Bond Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $190,000.00 from those bond funds. ($190,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to enter into a sole source contract with Schneider Electric Smart Grid Solutions LLC for infrastructure software maintenance and support, in accordance with sole source provisions in the Columbus City Codes; and to authorize the expenditure of $52,800.85 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating Fund. ($52,800.85)

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an intergovernmental working agreement with the Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District for the Combined Stormwater Education Programs; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer $320,766.00 between object classes within the Storm Sewer Operating Fund, $25,000.00 within the Sewerage System Operating Fund, and $24,400.00 within the Water Operating Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $320,766.00 from the Storm Sewer Operating Fund, $25,000.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund, and $24,400.00 from the Water Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($370,166.00)

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract renewal with Woolpert, Inc. for the implementation of a Cityworks Asset Management System for the Department of Public Utilities. ($0.00)

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract for the option to purchase Moyno Pumps & Pump Parts from Liberty Process Equipment Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00)

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 $30,712.00; to authorize the expenditure of up to $30,712.00 from the Division of Refuse Collection Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($30,712.00)

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

APPOINTMENTS

Appointment of Jay Beighley, 441 Welbourne Pl., New Albany, Ohio 43054, to serve on the Civilian Police Review Board, with a term expiration date of April 30, 2027. (resume attached)

Appointment of Adam Rusnak, 382 W. 5th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43201, to serve on the Civilian Police Review Board, with a term expiration date of April 30, 2029. (resume attached)

Appointment of Sheldon Goodrum, 175 South 3rd Street, Suite 200, Columbus, Ohio, 43215, to serve on the Civilian Police Review Board, with a term expiration date of April 30, 2029. (resume attached)

Appointment of Sheila Turner, 550 E. Spring Street, Columbus, Ohio, 43215, to serve on the Civilian Police Review Board, with a term expiration date of April 30, 2029. (resume attached)

EMERGENCY, POSTPONED AND 2ND 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, on behalf of the Facilities Management Division, to enter into contract with The Scherzinger Corporation for pest control services; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes, Chapter 329; and to authorize the expenditure of $55,152.00 from the General Fund. ($55,152.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to negotiate and enter into contracts for energy supply; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management on behalf of the Division of Fleet Management to renew a contract with Assetworks LLC, for fleet management software services for the City’s fleet vehicles; to authorize the expenditure of $1,100,000.00 from the fleet operating fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,100,000.00)

To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Office of Construction Management, to enter into a contract with Elford, Inc. to provide Construction Manager at Risk (CMaR) services for the Department of Public Service’s South Outpost project; to authorize an expenditure up to $10,000,000.00 within the Streets & Highways Voted Capital Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($10,000,000.00)

To authorize the City Auditor to modify the existing contracts with Microsoft Corporation and Dell Marketing LP and provide funding for the support, hosting (including monthly Azure usage), and maintenance of Dynamics 365; to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,084,000.00, from the Department of Technology operating fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,084,000.00)

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 amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of funds within the Street and Highway Improvement Fund; to appropriate funds within the Street and Highway Improvement Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with A. Morton Thomas & Associates, Inc. for the Roadway - Nelson Road - Livingston Avenue to Main Street project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,000,000.00 from the Street and Highway Improvement Fund to pay for the project; and to declare an emergency. ($1,000,000.00)

To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer funds between projects within the Streets and Highways Bond 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 Roadway - Livingston Ave - 18th St to Nelson Rd 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 $1,200,000.00 from the ODOT Highway Safety Improvement Program and the Streets and Highways Bond Fund to pay for the project; to authorize the Director of Public Service, or a designee, to execute a construction contract, or a similar instrument, and any amendments or modifications thereto as may be necessary, with Norfolk Southern to facilitate the construction of the Roadway - Livingston Ave - 18th St to Nelson Rd project; and to declare an emergency. ($1,200,000.00)

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

To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract Theatrical Payroll Service of Central Ohio, Inc. for professional stagehand services for events and programs including the 2026 Jazz and Rib Fest and 2026 CBUS Soul Fest; to authorize the expenditure of $78,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund and to waive competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code. ($78,000.00)

To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with the Amara restaurant and Downtown Columbus Inc. to temporarily extend Amara’s liquor permit to Bicentennial Park property for up to 19 CRPD and DCI community events being held in the park during 2026; to waive the competitive bidding requirements of the Columbus City Codes; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into a grant agreement with the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) for design of the Big Walnut Trail - Helsel Park to Refugee Road Project and accept a grant in the amount of $4,082,250.00; to authorize the appropriation of $4,082,250.00 in the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($4,082,250.00)

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

To authorize the Director of the Office of Education to enter into a contract with Learning Circle Software, LLC to provide ongoing technical support for the CeeHiVE data platform, a program necessary to achieve the Mayor’s goal that every 4-year-old in Columbus has access to a high-quality pre-kindergarten education; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes; and to authorize the expenditure of $226,375.00 from the General Fund. ($226,375.00)

To authorize the Executive Director of the Civil Service Commission on behalf of the Department of Public Safety, to enter into a service contract with OhioHealth Corporation dba OhioHealth Employer Services, LLC for the purchase of Police-Fire Surgeon Pre-Employment Physical and/or Cardiovascular Screening of Police and Fire Candidates, to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes; to authorize the expenditure of $207,200.00 from the General Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($207,200.00)

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

To authorize the appropriation of $1,172,278.92 from the unappropriated balance in the Health Special Revenue Fund to support primary health care services costs; to authorize the transfer of appropriation between Object Classes of the Health Special Revenue Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,172,278.92)

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

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter into contract with Lexipol LLC to provide access to the Cordico wellness application; to authorize the expenditure of $125,000.00 from the General Fund; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Code; and to declare an emergency. ($125,000.00)

To authorize Department of Finance and Management on behalf of the Municipal Court Judges and the Municipal Court Clerk to enter into contract with Mission Critical Partners, LLC for the provision of a Justice Ecosystem Study; to authorize the appropriation of $234,169.00 within the General Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $84,169.00 from the General Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the transfer of $234,169.00 within the General Permanent Improvement Fund; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Chapter 329 of Columbus City Codes; and to declare an emergency. ($234,169.00)

To authorize and direct the Municipal Court Clerk to enter into the third year of a five year contract with the Ohio State University/OARnet for the provision of VMware software licenses and maintenance services; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City code; to authorize an expenditure of $15,182.40 from the Municipal Court Clerk computer fund; and to declare an emergency. ($15,182.40)

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

This ordinance authorizes the expenditure in an amount up to $1,200,000.00 of HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) grant funds ($200,000.00 from the 2023 grant and $1,000,000.00 from the 2024 grant) from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and also authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to execute a commitment letter, loan agreement, promissory note, mortgage, and restrictive convent with Opportunity Pointe I Limited Partnership for the Opportunity Pointe I project. ($1,200,000.00)

This ordinance authorizes the expenditure in an amount up to $1,200,000.00 of HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) grant funds ($200,000.00 from the 2023 grant and $1,000,000.00 from the 2024 grant) from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and also authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to execute a commitment letter, loan agreement, promissory note, mortgage, and restrictive convent with Opportunity Pointe II Limited Partnership for the Opportunity Pointe I project. ($1,200,000.00)

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 Arcadis US, Inc. for the DOSD Storm Pump Stations--Construction project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation of funds within the Storm Revolving Loan Fund; to authorize this contract to be funded with a loan from the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for this project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,040,794.17 from the Storm Revolving Loan Fund for the contract. ($1,040,794.17)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a planned contract modification of a professional services contract with Murphy Epson, Inc. for the Lead Service Line Outreach project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to apply for a Water Supply Revolving Loan Account loan and to enter into a loan agreement with the Ohio Water Development Authority and the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency; to appropriate funds in the Water System Reserve Fund and the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund; to authorize a transfer of cash between the Water System Reserve Fund and the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund; to authorize an expenditure of up to $2,527,488.06 from the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund to pay for the contract modification; and to declare an emergency. ($2,527,488.06)

To authorize the Director of Columbus Water and Power to pay the State of Ohio Treasurer, Department of Natural Resources, for operation and maintenance services and water entitlement costs for withdrawing water from the Alum Creek Reservoir for the Division of Water; to authorize the expenditure of $1,383,585.54 from the Water Operating Fund. ($1,383,585.54)

To authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $14,500,000.00 or so much thereof as may be necessary from the General Fund’s Income Tax Set Aside (ITSA) Subfund to pay 2026 waste disposal tipping fees for the Division of Refuse Collection; to authorize the Director of Public Service to establish an encumbrance of $14,500,000.00 to pay refuse tipping fees to the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio for the Division of Refuse Collection pursuant to an existing lease agreement; and to declare an emergency. ($14,500,000.00)

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

To enact Section 2327.21 of the Columbus City Codes to prohibit feeding deer. ($0.00)

To amend Chapter 153 of the Columbus City Codes to provide technical corrections and clarify the role and operation of the Information Technology Investment and Planning Committee. ($0.00)

ADJOURNMENT 7:44PM

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute an assignment, assumption, and modification agreement (“Assignment and Assumption Agreement”), and all other necessary agreements or instruments, which assign and modify the HOME Loan Documents for the rental development at 2680 Orono Pike, Reynoldsburg, OH; to authorize the Director of Development to enter into and execute all other necessary agreements, documents, or instruments related to this assignment with the new ownership entity Pheasant Run Homes Rehab, LLC; to authorize the forgiveness of the accrued and unpaid interest in an amount up to $838,648.00. ($0.00)

DAY-ACHAUER

BANKSTON

DORANS

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into three (3) housing counseling not-for-profit service contracts with Homes on the Hill Community Development Corporation (Homes on the Hill CDC) / (HOTH), the Columbus Urban League (CUL), and Columbus Housing Partnership, dba Homeport (Homeport) in an amount up to $275,000.00, for the purpose of assisting the Department of Development to provide housing counseling services; to authorize the expenditure in an amount up to $275,000.00 from the General Fund; and to authorize payment prior to the issuance of the purchase order beginning January 1, 2026; and to declare an emergency. ($275,000.00)

To recognize and honor the legacy of Bishop Dr. Charles E. Burger, Sr. in his transition into the role of Bishop Emeritus

ROSS

To recognize and designate May 15, 2026 as Peace Officers Memorial Day in Columbus, Ohio.

REMY

THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2026 Transfer Type: D-2, D-2X, D-3 To: JMS Mound St. 22 E Mound St. Columbus, OH 43215 From: MAD COLUMBUS ENTERPRISE LLC 22 E MOUND ST Columbus, OH 43215 Permit #: 10015568-1 New Type: D-4 To: FourScene Enterprises LLC Columbus Northwest Dance Studio 1089 Bethel Rd. Columbus, OH 43220 Permit #: 10015609-1 New Type: C-1, C-2 To: Premium Sunoco Inc. Premium Sunoco 5800 Cleveland Ave Columbus, OH 43231 Permit #: 10011802-1 Transfer Type: D-5A To: Riverside Liquor River Road LLC 3232 Olentangy River Road Columbus, OH 43202 From: INDUS RIVERSIDE HOTEL LLC INDUS RIVERSIDE HOTEL LLC 3232 Olentangy River Road Columbus, OH 43202 Permit #: 10012909-1 New Type: D-2 To: AJS TACOS LLC AJS TACOS 3307 Sullivant Ave Columbus, OH 43204 Permit #: 10008777-1 New Type: D-2 To: Lu. Lou. LLC Coffee House Bar 4532 Indianola Ave Columbus, OH 43214 Permit #: 10014571-1 Transfer Type: D-1, D-2, D-3 To: KTTWBF LLC TK’s Hangout 5295 N. High Street Columbus, OH 43214 From: IRON GRILL 1 LLC IRON GRILL 1 LLC 5295 N High St Columbus, OH 43214 Permit #: 10015937-1 New Type: D-2, D-1 To: Off Da Bone Kitchen & Bar LLC OFF DA BONE KITCHEN & BAR 1223 E Long St Columbus, OH 43203 Permit #: 10013935-1 Advertise Date: 5/16/2026 Agenda Date: 5/11/2026 Return Date: 5/21/2026

REZONINGS/AMENDMENTS

To rezone 2100 HARD RD. (43123), being 5.0± acres located on the north side of Hard Road, 150± feet west of Stoneford Drive, From: L-RR, Limited Rural Residential District, To: AR-1, Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z25-044).

To rezone 7801 & 7809 OLENTANGY RIVER RD. (43235), being 5.82± acres located on the west side of Olentangy River Road, 370± feet south of Clubview Boulevard, From: R-1, Residential District, To: L-AR-12, Limited Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z25-038).

To rezone 3600 PARK MILL RUN DR. (43026), being 12.56± acres located at the northwest corner of Spring Mill Drive and Fishinger Boulevard, From: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District, To: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District (Rezoning #Z25-049).

VARIANCES

To rezone 2100 HARD RD. (43123), being 5.0± acres located on the north side of Hard Road, 150± feet west of Stoneford Drive, From: L-RR, Limited Rural Residential District, To: AR-1, Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z25-044).

To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3370.05, Permitted uses, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1905 JETWAY BLVD. (43219) to allow a recreation facility in the L-M, Limited Manufacturing District (Council Variance #CV26-001).

To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3333.02(5), AR-12, ARLD and AR-1 apartment residential district use; 3333.41(H)(I)(J), Standards, of the Columbus City codes; for the property located at 7801 & 7809 OLENTANGY RIVER RD. (43235), to allow reduced development standards for townhouses in the L-AR-12, Limited Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-073).

To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3356.03, C-4 permitted uses; and 3361.02, Permitted uses of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 3600 PARK MILL RUN DR. (43026), to allow for accessory outdoor storage in the CPD, Commercial Planned Development District (Council Variance #CV26-014).

To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3367.01, M-2 manufacturing district; and 3312.49(C), Required parking, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 350 MCCORMICK BLVD. (43213), to allow accessory eating, drinking, and retail uses with reduced parking in the M-2, Manufacturing District (Council Variance #CV26-009).

To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3321.05(B)(2), Vision clearance; and 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.13, R-3 area district requirements; 3332.18(D), Basis of computing area; 3332.21, Building lines; 3332.25(A)(3), Required side yards; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 574-576 KELTON AVE. (43205), to allow a two-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV26-025).

To authorize and direct the City Auditor to transfer $1,263,945.00 between various projects within the Safety Voted Bond Fund; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes, Chapter 329; to authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract with and issue a purchase order to The Sutphen Corporation for the purchase of one (1) Sutphen Monarch Custom Pumper; to authorize the expenditure of $1,263,945.00 from the Safety Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,263,945.00)

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Elite Excavating Company of Ohio, Inc., for the Youngs Drive Area Water Line Improvements Project; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to apply for and accept a loan from the Ohio Water Development Authority Direct Loan Program for the Youngs Drive Area Water Line Improvements project; to appropriate funds within the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund; to authorize the expenditure of up to $7,478,897.80 from the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate 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. ($7,480,897.80)

To require the Director of the Public Service Department to adopt and regularly evaluate a Complete Streets policy for the City of Columbus; to amend section 219.034; to enact section 2105.02; and to repeal the existing version of section 219.034 of the Columbus City Codes. ($0.00)

BARROSO DE PADILLA

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter into a contract with SoundThinking Inc., formerly ShotSpotter, Inc., for the use of a gunfire detection, alert, and analysis program; to authorize reimbursement of expenses prior to the creation of the purchase order; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of $661,500.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($661,500.00)

To authorize and direct the City Auditor to transfer $1,263,945.00 between various projects within the Safety Voted Bond Fund; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes, Chapter 329; to authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract with and issue a purchase order to The Sutphen Corporation for the purchase of one (1) Sutphen Monarch Custom Pumper; to authorize the expenditure of $1,263,945.00 from the Safety Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,263,945.00)

To determine that the written consent providing for the addition of certain property to the Confluence Community Authority’s new community district and that is owned or controlled by City of Columbus, Ohio is sufficient and complies with the requirements of Chapter 349 of the Ohio Revised Code; to set the time and place for a public hearing on such consent; and to authorize the notices of such public hearing by publication in a newspaper of general circulation for three consecutive weeks, or as provided in Ohio Revised Code Section 7.16. ($0.00)

THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES WERE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT PORTION OF THE AGENDA AND VOTED ON LATER IN THE MEETING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS 0999-2026 1311-2026 1312-2026 1315-2026 1316-2026

Approval of the Consent Agenda

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

RECESSED 6:40PM

RECONVENED 7:04PM