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

ColumbusMay 11, 20264 min read

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Council convened May 11, 2026. Members approved the consent agenda (including contracts, grants, and appointments to the Civilian Police Review Board), adopted ceremonial resolutions, and approved ordinances authorizing contracts, budget amendments, and expenditures across public utilities, public service/transportation, housing, and public safety. Key approvals included procurement and construction manager authorizations, HOME program commitments, fleet and technology contracts, and an ordinance prohibiting feeding deer.

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Adopted ceremonial resolutions designating May 15, 2026 as Peace Officers Memorial Day (0123X-2026) and honoring Bishop Dr. Charles E. Burger, Sr. (0125X-2026).
Approved the Consent Agenda, including numerous contract authorizations, grant agreements, and appointments to the Civilian Police Review Board (Jay Beighley, Adam Rusnak, Sheldon Goodrum, Sheila Turner).
Enacted an ordinance to prohibit feeding deer (to create Section 2327.21 of the Columbus City Codes) (0944-2026).
Authorized multiple finance and procurement actions, including: renewal/entry of contracts for fleet management software (Assetworks LLC, $1,100,000.00), Dynamics 365 support/hosting funding ($1,084,000.00), and other technology and service agreements.
Authorized Construction Manager at Risk services with Elford, Inc. for the Department of Public Service’s South Outpost project (authorization up to $10,000,000.00) (1235-2026).
Approved HOME program commitments and related loan documents totaling up to $1,200,000.00 for Opportunity Pointe I and II projects (SR-22 and SR-23).
Approved public utilities and infrastructure actions including storm/sewer/water engineering and construction authorizations and contract modifications (multiple ordinances read and approved under Public Utilities & Sustainability).
Authorized the appropriation of $14,500,000.00 from the General Fund ITSA Subfund to pay 2026 waste disposal tipping fees for the Division of Refuse Collection (SR-27).
Approved purchase of a custom pumper and related amendments to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget (Sutphen pumper authorization, SR-18) and other equipment procurements and service renewals across departments.
Postponed one annexation ordinance to May 18, 2026 (0999-2026); approved formation and service plans for Downtown Central and Downtown East Special Improvement Districts (1311, 1312, 1315, 1316-2026).

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