REGULAR MEETING NO. 27 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, JUNE 1, 2026 AT 5:00 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
CALL TO ORDER 5:06 PM
ROLL CALL
READING AND DISPOSAL OF THE JOURNAL
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE JOURNAL
COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS RECEIVED BY CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 2026
Transfer Type: D-5
To: Pickle Park & Pub, LLC
600 West Nationwide Blvd.
Columbus, OH 43214
From: GOOSEEGG LLC
DANTES PIZZA
3586 Indianola Ave
Columbus, OH 43214
Permit #: 10015090-1
Transfer Type: C-2, C-1
To: Prime Henderson Mart LLC
2264 W. Henderson Rd
Columbus, OH 43220
From: WEST HENDERSON MARKET LLC
WEST HENDERSON MARKET LLC
2264 W Henderson Rd
Columbus, OH 43220
Permit #: 10009172-1
New Type: D-5
To: 61 PARSONS LLC
CORNER STONE
61 Parsons Ave
Columbus, OH 43215
Permit #: 08200730-2
New Type: C-1, C-2
To: PRIME NOW LLC
ZCM2 - German Village
865 Parsons Avenue
Columbus, OH 43206
Permit #: 07085780-4
Transfer Type: D-2, D-3, D-1
To: DIASPOA INC
HC Way
769 Bethel Rd, Ste B
Columbus, OH 43214
From: DIASPORA INC
DIASPORA INC
2118 N High St
Columbus, OH 43201
Permit #: 02120844-2
New Type: D-2
To: VNET SERVICES LLC
SISLEYNAIL SALON 1
1464 Gemini PL
Columbus, OH 43240
Permit #: 09301153-2
Advertise Date: 6/6/2026
Agenda Date: 6/1/2026
Return Date: 6/11/2026
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION
BANKSTON
To Recognize Sole Classics on its 20th Anniversary
DORANS
To honor, recognize, and celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Junior League of Columbus’ Stewardship of the Kelton House Museum & Garden
HARDIN
To oppose the elimination of property taxes in Ohio as proposed by the Committee to Abolish Property Taxes.
To celebrate the 2026 Pride Month and Annual Pride Festival and March, “Until We’re All Free”
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
FIRST READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION
FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to renew the contract with Axelliant LLC for the purchase of Absolute Secure Access (Formerly Netmotion) end user licenses for various city departments, software maintenance and support services; and to authorize the expenditure of $157,859.50 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Division, Information Services Operating Fund. ($157,859.50)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to modify a contract with Tritech Software Systems, a CentralSquare company, for the CentralSquare (Lucity) EAM upgrade, staff training, business process review and optimization services; and to authorize an expenditure from the Information Services Operating Fund. ($35,000.00)
To authorize the Director of The Department of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Facilities Management Division, to enter into a contract with Old Fashioned, LLC., for the renovation of the Fire Alarm Office Project, located at 1250 Fairwood Ave., Columbus, OH 43207; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer and expenditure of $322,500.00 within the Construction Management Capital Improvement Fund. ($322,500.00)
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into six Universal Term Contracts for the option to purchase Heavy Duty Vehicle & Equipment Repair Services with CW DeMary Services Inc., Cummins Inc, Frame & Spring Inc., Fyda Freightliner Columbus, Inc., Rush Truck Centers of Ohio Inc., and The W.W. Williams Company, LLC; and to authorize the expenditure of $6.00. ($6.00)
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 their designee, to execute and acknowledge any document(s), as approved by the Department of Law, Real Estate Division, necessary to grant to the Ohio Power Company an electric utility easement to burden a portion of the City’s real property located at 2425 West Case Road, Columbus, Ohio. ($0.00)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development, or their designee, to execute and acknowledge any document(s), as approved by the Department of Law, Real Estate Division, necessary to grant to the Ohio Power Company an electric utility easement to burden a portion of the City’s real property located at 4262 Morse Road, Columbus, Ohio. ($0.00)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into the First Amended and Restated Norwich Township Compensation Agreement with Norwich Township regarding administrative changes to that agreement due to the repeal of the Sugar Farm 40(B) TIF and the expansion of the Sugar Farm Incentive District by Ordinance No. 2451-2025; to appropriate and authorize the expenditure of the service payments in lieu of taxes generated by the parcels in the Sugar Farm Incentive District and Renner South Incentive District that are to be deposited in the Sugar Farm Incentive District 40(C) TIF Fund and the Renner South Incentive District 40(C) TIF Fund in accordance with the First Amended and Restated Norwich Township Compensation Agreement. ($0.00)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute an amendment to the Economic Development Agreement dated April 19, 2024 between the City and WestBend QOZB, LLC to remove the developer’s obligations related to the construction and delivery of office space in association with the WestBend project provided that the developer assumes the new obligation to deliver the apartments by a certain deadline to more quickly address the City’s housing supply shortage. ($0.00)
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreement for the purchase of sodium chloride from Morton Salt Inc.; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $115,000.00 from the Municipal Motor Vehicle Tax Fund. ($115,000.00)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents necessary to release a portion of right-of-way, this being the first alley north of Moler Street and between City Park Avenue and south Pearl Street, to allow for the property to clear title. ($0.00)
NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR. WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Greenscapes Landscape Company, Inc. for the Street Tree Installation - ODNR Grant - Fall 2026 Project; and to authorize the expenditure of $254,500.00 from the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund. ($254,500.00)
To authorize and direct the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into not for profit services contract with The Ohio State University, for implementation of the Exercise is Medicine® (EIM) Program that will benefit the public by improving health and safety. ($0.00)
WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, & LABOR: DORANS, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract modification with Resource International for the Construction Administration/Construction Inspection Services 2026-2028 contract; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation within the Sanitary Bond Fund and within the Storm Bond Fund; and to expend up to $228,971.20 from the Sanitary Bond Fund and the Storm Bond Fund for this modification. ($228,971.20)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to renew the contract with SGI Matrix, LLC for security system parts, installation, maintenance, monitoring, repair, and support services; and to authorize the expenditure of $35,016.45 split among the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Fund. ($35,016.45)
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Complete General Construction Company, for the Walhalla Ravine Stream Restoration project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds within the Sanitary Revolving 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 $2,365,772.96 from the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund and the Sanitary Bond Fund to pay for the project. ($2,365,772.96)
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify an existing contract with K & M Kleening Service, Inc. to extend the contract term and add additional funding for janitorial services at various Department of Public Utilities, Division of Water Reclamation and Division of Water facilities; and to authorize the expenditure of $835,320.02 (Water Operating) and $920,740.33 (Sanitary Sewer Operating). ($1,756,060.35)
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and increase a professional construction management services contract with Smoot Construction Company of Ohio for the Big Walnut Trunk Extension Phase 2 Professional Construction Management project; to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to apply for and accept a loan from the Sanitary Fresh Water Market for the project; to appropriate funds in the Sanitary - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for this project; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $1,913,332.96 from the Sanitary - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund to pay for the contract modification. ($1,913,332.96)
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 the acquisition of Real Estate for the Fourth Water Plant Transmission Main Phase 1 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 approval of a loan from the Ohio Water Development Authority; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $5,000,000.00 from the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund. ($5,000,000.00)
To authorize the City Attorney, on behalf of the Director of Public Utilities to modify an existing contract with Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP for special legal counsel services; to waive competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Code; and to authorize the expenditure of $75,000.00 split between the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($75,000.00)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a design contract with CDM Smith Inc. for the Water Reclamation Facilities Instrumentation and Control Integration and Programming Team Part 4 project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds within the Sanitary - Fresh Water Market Rate 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 $750,000.00 from the Sanitary - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund. ($750,000.00)
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew a contract with CUES Inc. to provide the GraniteNet SaaS cloud platform and applications for field closed circuit television video inspections for the Division of Water Reclamation; and to authorize the expenditure of $45,270.00 from the Sewer Operating Sanitary Fund. ($45,270.00)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into an annexation agreement between the City of Columbus and the Board of Trustees of Berkshire Township, Delaware County, Ohio. ($0.00)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into an annexation agreement between the City of Columbus and the Board of Trustees of Harlem Township, Delaware County, Ohio. ($0.00)
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew an existing sole source agreement with Johnson Controls Fire Protection LP for life safety system maintenance services; and to authorize the expenditure of $143,108.03 from within the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund. ($143,108.03)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to amend the current water service and sewer service agreements with the City of New Albany to modify the service area boundary. ($0.00)
ZONING: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
REZONINGS/AMENDMENTS
To rezone 2006 E. 5TH AVE. (43119), being 0.44± acres located at the northwest corner of E. 5th Avenue and Brentnell Avenue, From: AR-12, Apartment Residential District, To: L-M-2, Limited Manufacturing District (Rezoning #Z25-070).
VARIANCES
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3356.03, C-4 permitted uses; 3361.02, Permitted uses; and 3312.09, Aisle, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 988 DUBLIN RD. (43215), to allow an automatic car wash with reduced aisle width in the CPD, Commercial Planned Development District (Council Variance #CV26-027).
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.033, R-2, residential district; 3370.05, Permitted uses, and 3312.49(C), Required parking, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 3110 JETSTREAM DR. (43231), to allow a Type A family child care home with reduced parking in the L-R-2, Limited Residential District (Council Variance #CV26-015).
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.039, R-4 Residential District; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3321.05(B)(1)(2), Vision clearance; 3325.703(A)(E), Development and Design Guidelines Residential Zoning Districts; 3325.801, Maximum Lot Coverage; 3325.803(A), Building Lines; 3325.805, Maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR); 3325.809, Landscaped Area and Treatment; 3332.25(A)(2), Required side yards; 3332.25(B), Required side yards; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 190 KING AVE. (43201), to allow an apartment building with reduced development standards in the R-4, Residential District (Council Variance #CV26-002).
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3367.01, M-2 manufacturing district; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3312.51, Loading space; and 3367.15(a)(c)(d), M-2 manufacturing district special provisions, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2006 E. 5TH AVE. (43119), to allow three dwelling units within a proposed mixed-use building with reduced development standards in the L-M-2, Limited Manufacturing District (Council Variance #CV26-030).
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3356.03, C-4 permitted uses; 3370.05, Permitted uses; 3370.06, Standards; and 3370.07, Conditions and limitations, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 3920 HAMILTON SQUARE BLVD. (43125), to allow a drive-thru only coffee shop with a reduced parking setback in the L-C-4, Limited Commercial District (Council Variance #CV26-036).
CONSENT ACTIONS
FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
To authorizes the Director of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract/Purchase Agreements with CDW Government, LLC for essential computer hardware parts; to authorize and direct the City Auditor to transfer $235,000.00 in appropriations between object classes in the Information Services operating fund; to authorize the expenditure of $344,854.93 from the Department of Technology Information Services Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($344,854.93)
To authorize and direct the City Auditor to authorize payment to the Ohio State University per invoice approved by the Department Director (or designee) in an amount not to exceed $15,214.00 from Fund 1000; and to declare an emergency. ($15,214.00).
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to modify the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Agreements for Directions for Youth & Families and Maryhaven in order to extend the Agreements through December 31, 2026. ($0.00)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to renew a contract with Blue Apple Technologies, LLC for the purchase of Splunk software maintenance and support services and to authorize the expenditure of $222,312.70 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating fund, and to declare an emergency. ($222,312.70)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreement with S.A. Comunale Company, Inc. for annual smoke and fire alarm testing, inspection, and repair, as well as sprinkler inspections, fire pump testing, fire suppression testing for the Facilities Management Division; to authorize the expenditure of $200,000.00 from the general fund; and to declare an emergency. ($200,000.00)
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to exercise a one-year renewal option with Coupa Software, Incorporated, for the continuation of hosted software solutions and professional services related to the Coupa Storefront Software; to authorize the expenditure of $240,062.55 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($240,062.55)
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS: BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
To accept the application (AN25-028) of 1429 Properties LLC for the annexation of certain territory containing 0.2 ± acres in Franklin Township. ($0.00)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a not-for-profit service contract with Jewish Family Service for the Columbus Financial Empowerment Center in an amount up to $500,000.00; to authorize the expenditure in an amount up to $500,000.00; to authorize payment of expenses starting January 1, 2026; and to declare an emergency. ($500,000.00)
To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to transfer funds within the Development Taxable Bonds Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $250,000.00 from the Development Taxable Bond Fund to the Confluence Community Authority authorized by Ordinance No. 1858-2019 and approved by Columbus City Council on July 22, 2019; and to declare an emergency. ($250,000.00)
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a contract modification with Burgess & Niple, Inc., in connection with the Arterial Street Rehabilitation - Broad Street - Outerbelt Street to Reynoldsburg-New Albany Road project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $235,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund to pay for the project; and to declare an emergency. ($235,000.00)
To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement budget; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with Bituminous Pavement Systems, LLC for the Resurfacing - 2026 Crack Seal project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $632,409.09 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund for the project; and to declare an emergency. ($632,409.09)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents necessary to transfer two portions of right-of-way located at the first two alleys south of Broad Street and between May Avenue and McDowell Street, to allow for the property to clear title; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR. WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
To authorize and direct the Department of Neighborhoods (MBK Columbus) to accept grant funds from The Barack Obama Foundation in the amount of $25,000.00 for the My Brother’s Keeper program capacity grant program; to authorize the appropriation of $25,000.00 and any additional funds awarded from the unappropriated balance of the Department of Neighborhoods’ Grants Fund; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer appropriations between object classes and grant numbers for the My Brother’s Keeper capacity grant program; and to declare an emergency. ($25,000.00)
To authorize and direct the City Clerk to enter a grant agreement with Stonewall Columbus, Inc., a non-profit corporation, to provide upfront financial support for their year-round programming and general operations, including Stonewall Columbus Pride; to authorize an expenditure from the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($10,000.00)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Recreation and Parks to modify an existing contract with Sahara Global Security 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 the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to modify an existing contract with Claypool Electric, Inc. for the Bicentennial Park Electric Replacement Project; to authorize the appropriation of $11,094.50 within the Recreation and Parks Special Purpose Fund; to authorize the transfer of $11,094.50 within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund and Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2025 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the expenditure of $22,189.00 from the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund, Special Purpose Fund, and Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($22,189.00)
To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Advanced Civil Design, Inc., for the Joan Park and Freedom Park Improvements-Design Project; to authorize the expenditure of $427,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($427,000.00)
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to apply for grant funding from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) NatureWorks grant program for the Freedom Park Improvements Project; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to modify all contracts and agreements with Wolf Creek Company Inc by assigning past, present and future contracts and agreements to Heritage Landscape Supply Group Inc due to company acquisition; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, & LABOR: DORANS, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
To authorize the Executive Director of the Mayor’s Office of Education to enter into a not-for-profit service contract with Future Ready Five, an organization focused on increasing the literacy scores of all four-year-olds in Franklin County; and to authorize the expenditure of four hundred thousand dollars ($400,000.00) from the General Fund. ($400,000.00)
To authorize the Director of the Office of Education to enter into a contract with Future Ready Five to provide comprehensive early literacy assessment, data-driven intervention, instructional support, and parent engagement to approximately 380 4-year old children; to authorize a transfer and expenditure up to $130,000.00 within the Office of Education General Fund. ($130,000.00)
To approve Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) #2026-02 executed between representatives of the City of Columbus and American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Ohio Council 8, Local 1632, which increases the pay range of the Stormwater Investigator in Columbus Water and Power; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
To approve the Memorandum of Understanding #2026-01 executed between representatives of the City of Columbus and Fraternal Order of Police, Capital City Lodge #9, which provides pay at double the straight time hourly rate for Police Officers, Police Sergeants, and Police Lieutenants who work voluntary scheduled overtime posted as 2026 City Special Operation, as provided in the attachment hereto; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with Africentric Personal Development Shop, Incorporated (APDS) to provide resources for capacity building and community outreach; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($25,000.00)
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with The Masters Preparatory Academy in support of their UBUNTU x SIMBA Leadership & Workforce Institute; to authorize an expenditure within 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 Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Board of Health, to enter into contract with Padagis US LLC, for the purchase of NARCAN Nasal Spray 4 mg; to authorize the expenditure of $67,252.00 from the Columbus Public Health grant funds; and to declare an emergency. ($67,252.00)
To authorize the establishment of an imprest petty cash operating fund for the Columbus Public Health farmers' market to be held this summer; to authorize the expenditure of $3,000.00; and to declare an emergency. ($3,000.00)
To authorize the Board of Health to modify an existing contract for interpretation services for WIC clinics with Access 2 Interpreters LLC; to authorize the expenditures to cover these modifications from the 2025-2026 WIC Administration Grant; and to declare an emergency. ($44,000.00)
To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept grant funds from the Ohio Department of Health in the amount of $913,478.00 and any additional funds for the HIV Prevention grant program; to authorize the appropriation of $913,478.00 and any additional funds awarded from the unappropriated balance of the Health Department Grants Fund; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer appropriations between object classes and grant numbers for the HIV Prevention grant program; and to declare an emergency. ($913,478.00)
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into an advance payment grant agreement with the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging in support of its Housing Assistance Program; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $75,000.00 within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency ($75,000.00)
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 Fire to modify the existing contract with ZOLL Medical Corporation for ZOLL defibrillators/monitors CaseReview cloud-based post-case data services; to extend the existing contract for one year; and to authorize the expenditure of $8,630.37 from the General Fund. ($8,630.37)
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to modify and extend three (3) Universal Term Contracts for the option to purchase Miscellaneous Medical Supplies with Bound Tree Medical LLC, Henry Schein Inc., and Life-Assist, Incorporated., and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to modify and extend three (3) Universal Term Contracts for the option to purchase Pharmaceutical Supplies with Bound Tree Medical LLC, Henry Schein Inc., and Life-Assist, Incorporated, and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
To authorize the Director of Public Safety to write off, as uncollectible, various outstanding accounts for alarm fees, in the amount of Nine Hundred Sixty Eight Thousand, Five Hundred Thirty Three Dollars and Zero Cents. ($968,533.00)
To authorize an appropriation of $350,000.00 from the Municipal Court Clerk Collection Fund; to authorize the Municipal Court Clerk to enter the second renewal year with Apelles LLC, Capital Recovery Systems Inc., Linebarger, Goggan, Blair & Sampson LLP and The Law Offices of Robert A. Schuerger Co., LPA for the provision of collection services; and to authorize an expenditure of $350,000.00 from the Municipal Court Clerk Collection Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($350,000.00)
To authorize and direct the Director of the Department of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Franklin County Municipal Court Judges, to enter into contract with MNJ Technologies Direct, Inc. for the purchase of fifty-five (55) Dell computers; to authorize the expenditure of up to $58,270.00; and to declare an emergency. ($58,270.00)
To authorize the Municipal Court Judges, through the Administrative and Presiding Judge, to modify the third year of the contract with US Protection Service LLC DBA Royce US Protection Service for the provision of security guard services in the Municipal Court Building and to authorize the expenditure of $120,000.00 from the General Fund and to declare an emergency. ($120,000.00)
To authorize and direct the Mayor of the City of Columbus to accept a FY25 DNA Capacity Enhancement and Backlog Reduction Program Grant award from the National Institute of Justice; to authorize the Crime Lab Manager as the official city representative to act in connection with this grant; to authorize an appropriation of $366,608.00 from the unappropriated balance of the General Government Grant Fund to the Division of Police to cover the cost of the FY25 DNA Capacity Enhancement and Backlog Reduction Program Grant activities and expenditures; and to declare an emergency. ($366,608.00)
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to issue a purchase order and associate all General Budget Reservations to Vance Outdoors Inc. for the purchase of training ammunition for the Division of Police; to authorize the expenditure of $164,962.50 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($164,962.50)
To authorize and direct the Administrative and Presiding Judge of the Franklin County Municipal Court to accept a grant award from the Ohio State Bar Foundation; to appropriate $39,000.00 from the unappropriated balance of the private grant fund to provide GPS monitoring; and to declare an emergency. ($39,000.00)
HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: ROSS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
To authorize the Director of Development to modify the contract with AmeriNational Community Services, LLC for loan servicing by adding $40,000.00, updating the scope of services as needed, and extending the contract end date; to authorize the expenditure of up to $40,00.00 from the General Fund. ($40,000.00)
To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of funds within the Affordable Housing Taxable Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of Development to enter into a planned service contract modification with Revere Roofing Company, Inc. for the Division of Housing’s Roof Replacement Program, in an amount up to $125,000.00; to waive the provisions of Columbus City Codes Sections 111.14 and 329.09 for the Roof Replacement Program; to authorize the transfer between projects and expenditure in an amount up to $125,000.00 within the Development Taxable Bond fund; to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into grant agreements, including modifications if necessary, with homeowner participants in the Roof Replacement Program if the total grant amount is greater than $5,000.00, all without having to return to City Council for each project under the Roof Replacement Program; and to declare an emergency. ($125,000.00)
PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract for Construction Administration and Inspection Services with Prime AE Group, Inc. for the Youngs Drive Area Water Line Improvements project and for the General Water Construction Projects; 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 amend 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 $918,048.94 from the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate 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. ($993,048.94)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a professional services contract with T&M Associates, Inc. for the Eakin Road Area Water Line Improvements 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 approval of a loan from the Ohio Water Development Authority; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $506,579.57 from the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund. ($506,579.57)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a design contract with GS-OH Inc. for the Bulen Road Area Water Line Improvements project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds within the Sanitary - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for this project; and to authorize the expenditure of $417,830.85 from the Sanitary - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund. ($417,830.85)
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract modification for Construction Administration and Inspection Services with PRIME AE Group Inc. for the Walhalla Ravine Stream Restoration project and for the Construction Administration Services 2026 to 2028; 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 $287,630.08 from the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund and an expenditure of up to $50,000.00 from the Sanitary Bond Fund for the contract modification; and to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for the project. ($337,630.08)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology, on behalf of the Department of Columbus Water and Power (CWP), to enter into the sole source contract for annual software maintenance and support services with Hansen Banner, LLC in accordance with the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Code; and to authorize the expenditure of $797,680.36 from the Department of Technology, Information Service Operating Fund. ($797,680.36)
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify the sole source contract with K.N.S. Services, Inc., for the Columbus Water & Power Facilities Security Improvements Project; and to authorize the expenditure of $351,873.97 split between the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($351,873.97)
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a planned contract modification with Resource International, Inc. for the Construction Administration/Construction Inspection Services 2026-2028 contract; 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; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $87,159.43 from the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund to pay for the project. ($87,159.43)
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 Light Duty Vehicle Upfits for the Department of Public Utilities; and to authorize the expenditure of $65,000.00 within the Electricity Operating Fund. ($65,000.00)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreements for the rental of construction equipment with operator for the Division of Water Reclamation; and to authorize the expenditure of $50,000.00 from the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund. ($50,000.00)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a professional services contract with EP Ferris and Associates, LLC for the Lakeview Avenue Area Water Line Improvements 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 approval of a loan from the Ohio Water Development Authority; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $446,666.00 from the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund. ($446,666.00)
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 Waste ID & Clean-Up for the Department of Public Utilities; to authorize the expenditure of $117,001.50 from within the Water Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($117,001.50)
RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
APPOINTMENTS
Appointment of Adam Scott Cogar, 618 E Jenkins Ave, Columbus, OH 43207, to serve on the Columbus LGBTQ+ Affairs Commission replacing Jimmie Vera for the remainder of a term expiring on December 31, 2027. (resume attached)
EMERGENCY, POSTPONED AND 2ND READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION
FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
To accept the 2026 Participatory Budget Steering Committee's recommendations for the establishment of the Our Voice, Our Choice Budget and to acknowledge the city’s role in supporting residents in the execution of the remaining phases of this participatory budgeting process. ($0.00)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to enter into a contract with Technology Site Planners, Inc. (TechSite) to provide data center alarm monitoring and first responder services; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Codes; to authorize the expenditure of $54,770.00 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Division, Information Services Operating Fund. ($54,770.00)
To amend Ord. 0265-2026 to authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of Facilities Management Division, to enter into a separate contract with The Waterworks LLC; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
To authorize the Director of the Department 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 Safety’s Easton Police Substation project; to authorize an expenditure up to $10,000,000.00 within the Safety G.O. Bonds Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($10,000,000.00)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with NALCO Company LLC d/b/a NALCO Water for the treatment and remediation of water systems under the purview of the Facilities Management Division; to authorize the expenditure of $294,377.11 within the General Fund; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Chapter 329 of Columbus City Codes; and to declare an emergency. ($294,377.11)
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; 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 Urban Infrastructure Recovery Fund - Eakin Road SUP project; to authorize the City Auditor to appropriate $1,400,000.00 within the ODOT Highway Safety Improvement Program; 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 $1,400,000.00 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 Indiana & Ohio Railway Company, owned by Watco Companies LLC to facilitate the construction of the Urban Infrastructure Recovery Fund - Eakin Road SUP project; to repay any unused grant funds at the end of the grant period; and to declare an emergency. ($1,400,000.00)
To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement budget; to authorize the transfer of funds within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to appropriate funds within the Federal Transportation Grants Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with Complete General Construction Company for the Roadway - Multimodal - Mt. Vernon Avenue Phase 1 project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $7,102,930.46 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund and the Federal Transportation Grants Fund for the project; to repay any unused grant funds at the end of the grant period; and to declare an emergency. ($7,102,930.46)
NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR. WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a professional services contract with MKSK Inc. to continue a strategic update to the Big Darby Accord Watershed Master Plan; to authorize the expenditure in an amount up to $75,000.00 from the Columbus Water & Power, Sewer Operating Sanitary fund and the expenditure in an amount up to $25,000.00 from the Neighborhood Economic Development (NED) fund previously established under Ordinance 0273-2026; to authorize expenses incurred prior to the execution of the purchase order; to waive the competitive biddings requirements under Columbus City Codes; to repeal ordinance 0273-2026 in its entirety; and to declare an emergency. ($100,000.00)
To authorize and direct the City Clerk to enter a grant agreement with The Ohio Historical Society to provide upfront funding for event programming associated with America 250; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure from the Neighborhood Initiatives Subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($50,000.00)
WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, & LABOR: DORANS, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
To authorize the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Education to enter into a contract with United Way of Central Ohio, Inc. for the purposes of acting as fiscal agent for the program, to assist in the planning and coordinating of services, and to distribute funds and program supports to after school providers; and to authorize the expenditure of $2,000,000.00 from the general fund. ($2,000,000.00)
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into an advanced payment grant agreement with the Columbus Board of Education in support of the Northland Community School Pilot Program; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($90,000.00)
HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
To authorize and direct the Board of Health to enter into contracts with the following vendors: Columbus Neighborhood Health Center, Inc. (dba PrimaryOne Health), Heart of Ohio Family Health Centers, Lower Lights Christian Health Center, Inc.; Southeast, Inc.; The Ohio State University College of Nursing; and Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio to provide primary health care and dental services at community-based health centers; to authorize the expenditure of $3,800,000.00 from the Health Special Revenue Fund; to authorize the payment of expenses prior to purchase order execution starting January 1, 2026; and to declare an emergency. ($3,800,000.00)
To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept grant funds from the Ohio Department of Health in the amount of $1,000,000.00 and any additional funds for the Implementing Enhanced HIV Prevention and Surveillance for Health Departments to End the HIV Epidemic in Ohio grant program following receipt of executed agreement; to authorize the appropriation of $1,000,000.00, and any additional funds awarded from the unappropriated balance of the Health Department Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,000,000.00)
PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. ROSS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
To authorize and direct the Director of the Department of Public Safety, on behalf of the Division of Support Services, to enter into a contract with Motorola Solutions Inc. for the maintenance and support of the City's 800MHz radio P-25 digital system in accordance with the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Code; to authorize an expenditure of $1,188,092.14 from Public Safety's General Fund budget; and to declare an emergency. ($1,188,092.14)
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 the Director of Public Safety to enter into a three year contract with the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office for the purpose of collection of DNA and Fingerprints as required under section 109.60 of the Ohio Revised Code; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
To authorize and direct the Director of Public Safety to enter into a one-year contract for helicopter maintenance with Thoroughbred Aviation Maintenance, Inc. for the Division of Police; to authorize the expenditure of $1,473,206.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,473,206.00)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter into contract with Idemia Identity & Security USA, LLC., to continue payments for the upgraded Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) for the Division of Police in accordance with the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Codes; to authorize the an expenditure of $1,075,767.00 from the General Fund and to declare an emergency. ($1,075,767.00)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter into contract with Motorola Solutions, DBA Vigilant Solutions, for the purchase of commercial license subscriptions for the Investigative Data Platform; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes; to authorize an expenditure of $103,990.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($103,990.00)
HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: ROSS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
To authorize the Director of Development to enter into a grant agreement with Columbus-Franklin County Finance Authority in an amount up to $5,000,000.00 who will act as a passthrough entity with Barthman Family Homes LLC in support of the development of 150 units of new affordable apartment homes with the Barthman Family Homes project; to authorize the amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation of funds within the Income Set Aside Subfund and the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; to authorize the transfer of cash between the Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; to authorize the expenditure in an amount up to $5,000,000.00 within the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; to authorize the reimbursement of expenditures incurred prior to the establishment of a purchase order January 1, 2024; and to declare an emergency. ($5,000,000.00)
PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify and increase the contract with BBCO Design LLC, for the Space Planning Study Project; to appropriate funds in the Department of Development Operating Fund; to authorize an expenditure of up to $754,633.00 from the Sanitary Operating Fund and the Department of Development Operating Fund to pay for the contract modification. ($754,633.00)
To authorize the City Auditor to establish an encumbrance for the payment of contract services with Columbus Early Learning Centers; and to authorize the expenditure of $2,120,000.00 from the General Fund. ($2,120,000.00)
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to apply for, accept, and enter into up to twenty-eight (28) Water Supply Revolving Account Loan Agreements with the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency and the Ohio Water Development Authority, during the Program Year 2027, for the design and/or construction of water distribution and supply system improvements; and to designate a repayment source for the loans. ($0.00)
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract for general engineering services with DLZ Ohio, Inc., and with Evans, Mechwart, Hambleton & Tilton, Inc.; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Water Bond Fund; to authorize an expenditure of up to $1,000,000.00 from the Water Bond Fund for the contracts; and to declare an emergency. ($1,000,000.00)
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and increase a professional engineering services contract with Hill International for the Professional Construction Management Services 2020 contract; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation of funds within the Water Fresh Water Market Rate Program Fund; to transfer cash and appropriation between projects within the Water Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to apply for Ohio Water Development Authority Fresh Water loans and to execute any documents needed to accept the loans; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving the loans; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $4,250,200.00 from the Water Bond Fund and the Water Fresh Water Market Rate Program Fund to pay for the contract modification. ($4,250,200.00)
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with The Righter Co., Inc. for the Wilson Bridge Booster Station Improvements 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 $1,285,050.00 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. ($1,287,050.00)
To authorize the Director of Columbus Water and Power to modify service contracts with ABIX LTD., Davey Resource Group, 4K Landscape LLC., and Watershed Organic Lawn Care LLC.; and to authorize the expenditure total of $2,149,496.76. $2,000,000.00 from the Storm Sewer Operating Fund. ($2,000,000.00), and $149,496.76 from the Water Operating Fund ($149,496.76); and to declare an emergency. ($2,149,496.76)
RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
ADJOURNMENT 8:16 PM
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with Warriors Karate Academy, Inc., a non-profit corporation in support of EJs Warriors Summer Camps & Classes; to authorize an expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($5,000.00)
Approval of the Consent Agenda
RECESS 6:35 PM
RECONVENE 6:55 PM