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Meeting Name: Columbus City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 7/21/2025 5:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Council Chambers, Rm 231
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C0019-2025 11CommunicationTHE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF WEDNESDAY JULY 16, 2025 New Type: C1 C2 To: Grab N Go Market LLC 955 W 5th Ave Ste F Columbus, OH 43212 Permit #: 3304093 Transfer Type: D5 To: Rewind Lounge LLC 1058 Country Club Rd Columbus, OH 43227 From: Old Tymers LLC 1058 Country Club Rd Columbus, OH 43227 Permit #: 10005097-1 New Type: D3 D1 D2 To: LNS Restaurants VIII LLC Mikey’s Late Night Slice 8770 Galaxy Way Columbus, OH 43240 Permit #: 10001787-1 Transfer Type: D5 To: 460 Group LLC DBA 460 S Front Street Columbus, OH 43215 From: Basil Brewers Alley LLC 460 S Front St Columbus, OH 43215 Permit #: 10005287-1 Advertise Date: 7/26/2025 Agenda Date: 7/21/2025 Return Date: 7/31/2025Read and Filed  Action details
0171X-2025 12Ceremonial ResolutionTo Recognize And Congratulate City Treasurer Deborah L. Klie On Her RetirementAdoptedPass Action details
1711-2025 1FR-1OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to modify the contract with Talkdesk Inc. for the Integrated Voice Response Replacement System; to authorize the expenditure of $212,798.00 from the Auditor’s Bond Fund. ($212,798.00)Read for the First Time  Action details
1961-2025 1FR-2OrdinanceTo authorize the City Auditor to enter into agreement with Leapwork LLC ($342,000.00) for test automation software and services for 3 years and to include annual renewal options subject to Council approval and appropriation; to enter into agreement with OnActuate Consulting US, Inc ($400,000.00) for software implementation services and professional consulting services; and to enter into agreement with Lighthouse Technologies ($50,000.00) for professional training and consulting services. To authorize the expenditure of $792,000.00 from the Auditor’s Bond Fund. ($792,000.00)Read for the First Time  Action details
2004-2025 1FR-3OrdinanceTo authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract for the option to purchase Liquid Calcium Chloride with Eco Solution Distributing LLC; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00. ($1.00)Read for the First Time  Action details
2002-2025 1FR-4OrdinanceTo amend Ordinance No. 3153-2022 to properly attach its Exhibit A referenced in its Section 1 and Section 2 to properly identify the parcels in the East Franklinton TIF and the Gravity Phase II TIF. ($0.00)Read for the First Time  Action details
2003-2025 1FR-5OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Development to amend the Enterprise Zone Agreement for the first time for Assignment & Assumption with BGO Charter Street Storage Owner LLC to remove BGO Charter Street Storage Owner LLC as enterprise and party to the agreement and to be replaced with ARIS Charter Street, LLC as enterprise and party to the agreement, whereby ARIS Charter Street, LLC will assume the terms and commitments of the agreement. ($0.00)Read for the First Time  Action details
2005-2025 1FR-6OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Development to amend the City of Columbus Jobs Growth Incentive Agreement with Nationwide Children’s Hospital Inc. and its affiliated entities, including but not limited to, Pediatric Academic Association (i) to extend the incentive term and (ii) to revise the annual incentive caps in the agreement. ($0.00)Read for the First Time  Action details
2038-2025 1FR-7OrdinanceTo authorize a second amendment to the TIF Agreement with OhioHealth; to amend Ordinance No. 1224-2009 to remove certain tax parcels exempted by that ordinance from the OhioHealth TIF; to create the Olentangy 315 North TIF with one of those removed parcels; to declare the improvements to the Olentangy 315 North TIF parcel(s) to be a public purpose and exempt from real property taxation; to require the owner(s) of the parcel(s) in the Olentangy 315 North TIF to make service payments in lieu of taxes; to require the distribution of the applicable portion of those service payments to the Columbus City School District; to deposit the remainder of those service payments into the Olentangy 315 North TIF Fund for financing public infrastructure improvements as allowed under R.C. Section 5709.40(A)(8). ($0.00)Read for the First Time  Action details
2039-2025 1FR-8OrdinanceTo amend Ordinance No. 2189-2011 to remove certain tax parcels exempted by that ordinance from the Olentangy & North Broadway TIF; to create the Olentangy 315 South TIF with those removed parcels and additional parcels removed from the OhioHealth TIF by separate ordinance; to declare the improvements to the Olentangy 315 South TIF parcel(s) to be a public purpose and exempt from real property taxation; to require the owner(s) of the parcel(s) in the Olentangy 315 South TIF to make service payments in lieu of taxes; to require the distribution of the applicable portion of those service payments to the Columbus City School District; to deposit the remainder of those service payments into the Olentangy 315 South TIF Fund for financing public infrastructure improvements as allowed under R.C. Section 5709.40(A)(8); and to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into an Economic Development Agreement between the City and Crawford Hoying, Ltd. and/or its affiliates. ($0.00)Read for the First Time  Action details
0168X-2025 1FR-9ResolutionTo declare the City’s necessity and intent to appropriate and accept certain fee simple title and lesser real estate in order to complete the Bikeway Development-Georgesville Road Shared Use Path project. ($0.00)Read for the First Time  Action details
1789-2025 1FR-10OrdinanceTo authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with the Greater Columbus Irish Cultural Foundation, Inc. in support of the 2026 St. Patrick’s Day parade; and to authorize an expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund. ($20,000.00)Read for the First Time  Action details
1928-2025 1FR-11OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to execute an intergovernmental agreement with the Regional Council of Governments for the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging, to authorize a transfer of appropriations between objects within the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund, and to authorize the expenditure of $1,000,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund. ($1,000,000.00)Read for the First Time  Action details
2103-2025 1FR-13OrdinanceTo authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with Saint Stephen Community Services, Inc. in support of Christmas Cares/Unions Share; and to authorize an expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund. ($60,000.00)Read for the First Time  Action details
1811-2025 1FR-14OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a professional engineering services contract with CTL Engineering of Ohio, Inc., for the Jackson Pike Substation Subsurface Investigation Project; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation between funds within the Electricity Bonds; and to authorize an expenditure up to $335,743.68 from the Electricity Bond Fund. ($335,743.68)Read for the First Time  Action details
1864-2025 1FR-15OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract modification with Evans Mechwart Hambleton & Tilton Incorporated for the Construction Administration/Construction Inspection Services 2023-2025 contract; to authorize the appropriation of funds in the Water Supply Revolving Loan Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon the approval of a loan from the Ohio Water Development Authority; and to expend up to $820,534.46 from the Water Supply Revolving Loan Fund. ($820,534.46)Read for the First Time  Action details
1870-2025 1FR-16OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Underground Utilities, Inc., for the Aragon Avenue Area Water Line Improvements Project; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $5,456,819.78 from the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund for the contract; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for the project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $2,000.00 from the Water Bond Fund to pay for prevailing wage services. ($5,458,819.78)Read for the First Time  Action details
1879-2025 1FR-17OrdinanceTo authorize the director of the Department of Public Utilities to execute those document(s) necessary to release the City’s easement rights described and recorded in Instrument Number 202503100022876, Recorder’s Office, Franklin County, Ohio. ($0.00)Read for the First Time  Action details
1889-2025 1FR-18OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Development and/or the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to execute those documents necessary to acquire fee simple title and lesser interests to property located adjacent to the Southerly Waste Water Treatment Plant located at 6977 S. High Street, Lockbourne, Ohio; to authorize the appropriation and transfer of funds from the Sanitary Reserve Fund to the Sanitary Bond Fund; to authorize the appropriation of funds within the Sanitary Bond Fund; to authorize the transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Storm Bond Fund and between projects within the Sanitary Bond Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of funds from the Storm Bond Fund and the Sanitary Bond Fund. ($25,000,000.00)Read for the First Time  Action details
1892-2025 1FR-19OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify and increase the contract with Black & Veatch Corporation for the Lower Olentangy Tunnel - Phase 1 project; to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to submit the Lower Olentangy Tunnel - Phase 1 contract modification for loan funding and to execute any paperwork necessary to accept loan funding for this project; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for this project; to appropriate funds within the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $3,974,363.79 from the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund to pay for the project. ($3,974,363.79)Read for the First Time  Action details
1905-2025 1FR-20OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Complete General Construction Company for the Street Lighting Improvements Circuit 237 project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,196,754.55 for the project. ($1,196,754.55)Read for the First Time  Action details
1906-2025 1FR-21OrdinanceTo amend Ordinance 1120-2025 to update a vendor name and vendor number. ($0.00)Read for the First Time  Action details
1923-2025 1FR-22OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a contract modification with HDR Engineering, Inc. for the Southerly Waste Water Treatment Plant Biofilter Cold Weather Reliability Improvements project; to appropriate funds within 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 $2,137,238.13 from the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund to pay for the project. ($2,137,238.13)Read for the First Time  Action details
1837-2025 1FR-23OrdinanceTo amend Ordinance No. 3221-2018, as amended by Ordinance No. 3169-2022 and 3449-2023 for the purpose of changing the Department of Development’s Fee Schedule for fees that support the Department’s administrative and project costs associated with administering Department of Development programs. ($0.00)Read for the First Time  Action details
1908-2025 1FR-24OrdinanceTo amend Ordinance No. 3448-2023; to modify the Columbus Housing Community Reinvestment Area (CHCRA); to authorize real property tax exemptions as authorized by Chapter 3735 of the Ohio Revised Code (ORC); to provide that the City’s existing Community Reinvestment Area Housing Council shall serve as the Housing Council for the CHCRA; and to designate the City’s Director of Development (or their designee) as the Housing Officer for the CHCRA. ($0.00)Read for the First Time  Action details
1907-2025 1FR-25OrdinanceTo amend specified sections of Chapter 4565 of the Columbus City Codes to enhance administrative efficiency in the Residential Tax Incentive Program by simplifying CRA agreements for select project types; designating the Director of Development as the Housing Officer; clarifying eligibility for purpose built student housing; and aligning fee schedules across designations. ($0.00)Read for the First Time  Action details
1858-2025 1FR-26OrdinanceTo rezone 531 W. 5TH AVE. (43201), being 9.91± acres located primarily at the southwest corner of West Fifth Avenue and Perry Street, From: C-4, Commercial District, R, Rural District, and AR-1, Apartment Residential District, To: C-4, Commercial District, R, Rural District, and AR-3, Residential District (Rezoning #Z25-001).Read for the First Time  Action details
1979-2025 1FR-27OrdinanceTo rezone 4970 LINDORA DR. (43232), being 0.92± acres located at the southeast corner of Lindora Drive and Carbondale Drive, From: C-4, Commercial District, To: L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z24-024).Read for the First Time  Action details
2034-2025 1FR-28OrdinanceTo rezone 7642 HAYDEN RUN RD. (43026), being 142.5± acres located on the north side of Hayden Run Road, southwest of the Heritage Trail, 4,000± feet west of Cosgray Road, From: R, Rural District, To: L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District and CPD, Commercial Planned Development District (Rezoning #Z24-038).Read for the First Time  Action details
2044-2025 1FR-29OrdinanceTo rezone 753 HARMON AVE. (43223), being 1.59± acres located at the southwest corner of Harmon Avenue and Griggs Avenue, From: C-4, Commercial District, To: M, Manufacturing District (Rezoning #Z24-020).Read for the First Time  Action details
1859-2025 1FR-30OrdinanceTo grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.02, R-rural district; 3332.035, R-3 residential district; 3333.02, AR-12, ARLD and AR-1 apartment residential district use; 3356.03, C-4 permitted uses; 3309.14, Height districts; 3312.21(A), Landscaping and screening; 3312.21(D)(1), Landscaping and screening; 3312.27(4), Parking setback line; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3312.53, Minimum number of loading spaces required; 3321.05(B)(1)(2), Vision clearance; 3321.09(B), Screening; 3332.05(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.06, R-rural area district requirements; 3332.13, R-3 area district requirements; 3332.18(D), Basis of computing area; 3332.19, Fronting; 3332.21(D), Building lines; 3332.25, Maximum side yards required; 3332.26, Minimum side yard permitted; 3332.27, Rear yard; 3332.38(G), Private garage; 3333.16, Fronting; 3333.18, Building lines; 3333.24, Rear yard; 3333.255, Perimeter yard; 3349.04(a)(b)(c), Height, area and yard regulations; and 3356.11, C-4 district setback lines, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 531 W. 5TH AVE. (43201)Read for the First Time  Action details
1980-2025 1FR-31OrdinanceTo grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3312.21(A), Landscaping and screening; and 3312.27, Parking setback line, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 4970 LINDORA DR. (43232), to allow reduced parking lot landscaping and parking setback for an apartment building in the L-AR-1, Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-075).Read for the First Time  Action details
2031-2025 1FR-32OrdinanceTo amend Ordinance #1827-2024, passed July 1, 2024 (CV24-026), for property located at 1479 N. HIGH ST. (43201), to repeal Sections 1 and 2 and replace with new Sections 1 and 2 to update the parking space reduction variance for a proposed multi-unit residential development (Council Variance #CV24-026A).Read for the First Time  Action details
2035-2025 1FR-33OrdinanceTo grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3333.02(5), AR-12, ARLD and AR-1 apartment residential district use; 3312.49, Required parking; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.15, R-4 area district requirements; 3332.18, Basis of computing area; 3332.19, Fronting; 3332.21, Building lines; 3332.25, Maximum side yards required; 3332.26(C)(2), Minimum side yard permitted; 3332.27, Rear yard; 3332.38(G), Private garage; 3333.18, Building lines; 3333.35, Private garage; and 3333.41(h), Standards, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 7642 HAYDEN RUN RD. (43026), to allow reduced development standards for a mixed-residential development in the L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-097).Read for the First Time  Action details
2045-2025 1FR-34OrdinanceTo grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3, residential district; 3312.49, Required parking; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.13, R-3 area district requirements; 3332.18(D), Basis of computing area; 3332.19, Fronting; 3332.25(B), Maximum side yards required; 3332.27, Rear yard; and 3332.38(F)(1), Private garage, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1252 ATCHESON ST. (43203), to allow two single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-039).Read for the First Time  Action details
1600-2025 1CA-1OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to modify and extend three (3) Universal Term Contracts for the option to purchase Janitorial Supplies with Hillyard Inc , Carmens’s Distribution System Inc., and Key 4 Supply Inc., and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1663-2025 1CA-2OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to enter into a non-profit services contract with Columbus Partnership of Ohio LLC dba Smart Columbus LLC in an amount up to $500,000.00 to support the ongoing efforts and work of the Columbus Partnership of Ohio LLC dba Smart Columbus LLC organization; to appropriate $500,000.00 in the Information Services Operating Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of $500,000.00 from the Information Services Operating Fund and to declare an emergency. ($500,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1805-2025 1CA-3OrdinanceTo authorize the Finance and Management Director to modify an existing Universal Term Contract with Ferguson US Holdings Inc. to allow for manufacturer price increases for the option to purchase Mainline Couplings, Clamps, and Various Parts; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1834-2025 1CA-4OrdinanceTo authorize the City Auditor to modify the contract with Fast of Colorado, L.P. (FAST LP) for enhancements to the Tax Revenue system and CRISP site; and to authorize the expenditure of $100,000.00 from the Auditor’s Bond Fund. ($100,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1842-2025 1CA-5OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with K. N. S. Services, Inc. to provide software, equipment, technical support and maintenance services for security systems for the Facilities Management Division, in accordance with the sole source procurement provisions of Columbus City Code; and to authorize the expenditure of $75,000.00 from the General Fund. ($75,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1844-2025 1CA-6OrdinanceTo authorize the transfer of $176,636.56 from the General Fund to the Sustainable Columbus Fund in support of energy management, alternative energy, and sustainability initiatives to benefit the greater Columbus community. ($176,636.56)ApprovedPass Action details
1886-2025 1CA-7OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Office of Construction Management, to enter into a construction contract with Black Bronco Construction LLC for the Department of Public Safety’s Fire Station 22 - Women’s Shower / Locker Room Renovation Expansion project; to authorize an expenditure up to $571,500.00 within the Safety General Obligations Bond Fund; and to provide for payment of prevailing wage services to the Department of Public Service in an amount up to $1,500.00. ($571,500.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1922-2025 1CA-8OrdinanceTo authorize the Finance and Management Director to modify past, present and future contract(s) and purchase orders from HiTouch Business Services LLC to Staples, Inc. and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1975-2025 1CA-9OrdinanceTo authorize the Department of Finance and Management to enter into a grant agreement with Harmony Project Productions, Inc. in support of the Students Arts, Community Arts, Volunteer Program, and Community Chorus programs; and to authorize a transfer and expenditure within the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($10,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1998-2025 1CA-10OrdinanceTo authorize the City Treasurer to modify its contract for banking services with Huntington Merchant Services, L.L.C.; to authorize the expenditure of $985,000.00; and to declare an emergency. ($985,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1882-2025 2CA-12OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Development to amend the Jobs Growth Incentive Agreement with Goosehead Insurance Agency, LLC for the first time to revise the Project Site from “4131 Worth Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43219, parcel number 010-298178” to “4215 Worth Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43219, parcel number 010-147168. ($0.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1913-2025 1CA-15OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into an agreement with M/I Homes of Central Ohio, for fulfillment of Northeast Pay as We Grow requirements for property located at 4570 Central College Road. ($0.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1838-2025 1CA-16OrdinanceTo 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 Sullivant Avenue. ($0.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1903-2025 1CA-17OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents necessary for the transfer of a 0.412 acre portion of right-of-way near Northtowne Blvd to the Muslim American Society Columbus Chapter; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1959-2025 1CA-18OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Service to renew the facilities mechanical repair contract with DeBra Kuempel Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of up to $341,000.00 from the General Fund, the Mobility Enterprise Fund, the Street Construction Maintenance and Repair Fund, the Private Construction Inspection Fund, and the Public Construction Inspection Fund for this renewal; and to declare an emergency. ($341,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1982-2025 1CA-19OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to make payment to Kevin Mackey for time inadvertently worked over 480 allowed total hours; to authorize the expenditure of $825.60 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($825.60)ApprovedPass Action details
2052-2025 1CA-20OrdinanceTo authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks, on behalf of the City of Columbus, to execute a memorandum of agreement with the Columbus Zoological Park Association and the Board of County Commissioners of Franklin County for the provision and maintenance of zoological park services and facilities of the Columbus Zoological Park Association; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1919-2025 1CA-21OrdinanceTo authorize the Executive Director of the Civil Service Commission to enter into a contract modification with Woodhull LLC to provide for Printer, Scanner and Multi-functional Equipment Maintenance and Supplies for the Civil Service Commission, to authorize the expenditure of $100.00 from the General Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($100.00)ApprovedPass Action details
2071-2025 1CA-22OrdinanceTo authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with East High Band Boosters in support of the Columbus East High School Marching Band; to authorize an expenditure of $10,900.00 within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($10,900.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1722-2025 1CA-23OrdinanceTo authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept a grant from the Ohio Department of Health for the Public Health Emergency Preparedness Program in the amount of $505,462.00; to authorize the appropriation of $505,462.00 from the unappropriated balance of the Health Department Grants Fund; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer appropriations between object classes; to authorize acceptance of additional funds; and to declare an emergency. ($505,462.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1902-2025 1CA-24OrdinanceTo authorize the establishment of an imprest petty cash operating fund for the Columbus Public Health farmers' market to be held this summer; to authorize a transfer within the operating fund; and to authorize the expenditure of $3,000.00; and to declare an emergency. ($3,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1656-2025 1CA-25OrdinanceTo amend Ordinance 0386-2025, passed by Columbus City Council on March 24, 2025, for the purposes of (1) reflecting the updated cost estimate and (2) including a contingency amount; to authorize the expenditure of $261,896.28 from the Safety G.O. Bonds Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($261,896.28)ApprovedPass Action details
1835-2025 1CA-26OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety to renew and fund year two (2) of the existing two (2) year contract with Laerdal Medical Corporation for a subscription to their Resuscitation Quality Improvement Program (RQI) for the Division of Fire; and to authorize the expenditure of $183,550.00 from the General Fund. ($183,550.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1854-2025 1CA-27OrdinanceTo authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to sell to Officer Brian Carter #1155, for the sum of $1.00, a police canine with the registered name of “Odja” which has no further value to the Division of Police and to waive the provisions of City Code- 329 Sale of City-owned personal property. ($1.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1897-2025 1CA-28OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to associate all general budget reservations resulting from this ordinance with the existing universal term contract purchase agreement with Arrow Energy, Inc. for the purchase of jet “A” fuel for the Division of Police; and to authorize the expenditure of $200,000.00 from the General Fund. ($200,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1973-2025 1CA-29OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Office of Violence Prevention to enter into a grant agreement St Luke’s United Methodist Church; to authorize the transfer of $200,000.00 within the General Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $200,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($200,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1977-2025 1CA-30OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Office of Violence Prevention to enter into a not-for-profit service contract with the National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform (NICJR) to coordinate efforts to reduce gun violence and violence prevention amongst youth in the community; to authorize the expenditure of $354,798.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($354,798.00)ApprovedPass Action details
2011-2025 1CA-31OrdinanceTo authorize the Municipal Court Clerk to modify and extend the current agreement with DBAffinity LLC for database services for one year; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)ApprovedPass Action details
2019-2025 1CA-32OrdinanceTo authorize the City Attorney to enter into contract with Grossman & Kelly LLP for special legal counsel services regarding price fixing issues related to generic drugs; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0360-2025 1CA-33OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify a contract with Deer Valley Farm Supply for the Class B Liquid Biosolids Land Application Program to add additional funding; to authorize the expenditure of $350,000.00 from the Sanitary Sewerage Operating Fund. ($350,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1685-2025 1CA-34OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify and increase the contract with CDM Smith, Inc., for the Waste Water Treatment Facilities System Instrumentation and Control Integration and Programming project; to amend the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation of funds in the Sanitary - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon the approval of a loan from the Ohio Water Development Authority; and to expend up to $500,000.00 from the Sanitary - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund. ($500,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1714-2025 1CA-35OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to establish a contract with Southeastern Equipment Co., Inc. to purchase a Wood Chipper for the Division of Water; and to authorize the expenditure of $104,590.00 from the Water Operating Fund. ($104,590.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1741-2025 1CA-36OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to establish a contract with Liftnow Automotive Equipment Corp. to purchase Mobile Column Lifts for the Division of Water; and to authorize the expenditure of $54,442.96 from the Water Operating Fund. ($54,442.96)ApprovedPass Action details
1744-2025 1CA-37OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to establish a contract with Utility Truck & Equipment, Inc. for the purchase and delivery of two 60’ bucket trucks for the Department of Public Utilities; to authorize the expenditure of up to $793,180.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund. ($793,180.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1750-2025 1CA-38OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to establish a contract with Logistics 365 Inc for the purchase and delivery of one propane forklift for the Department of Public Utilities; to authorize the expenditure of up to $79,997.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund. ($79,997.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1752-2025 1CA-39OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to establish a contract with Jerry Pate Turf and Irrigation, Inc. dba Century Equipment to purchase a Slope Mower for the Division of Water; and to authorize the expenditure of $72,315.27 from the Water Operating Fund. ($72,315.27)ApprovedPass Action details
1758-2025 1CA-40OrdinanceTo 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 (CCTV) inspections for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage (DOSD); and to authorize the expenditure of $43,738.00 from the Sewer Operating Sanitary Fund. ($43,738.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1760-2025 1CA-41OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to establish a contract with AG-Pro Ohio, LLC to purchase a John Deere Tractor and Flail Mower for the Division of Water; and to authorize the expenditure of $66,350.00 from the Water Operating Fund. ($66,350.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1798-2025 1CA-42OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement with Heidelberg University to provide funding and continued support to the National Center for Water Quality Research for the operation of a tributary loading station on the Scioto River and computation of point-source and nonpoint-source loads for 2025; and to authorize the expenditure of $45,000.00 from the Sewer Operating Sanitary Fund. ($45,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1799-2025 1CA-43OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Geological Survey, United States Department of Interior, for the investigation of water resources in central Ohio, including groundwater and several rivers for the Division of Water and the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; and to authorize the expenditure of $239,069.00 from the Water Operating Fund, $70,925.00 from the Sewer System Operating Fund, and $178,300.00 from the Storm Sewer Operating Fund. ($488,294.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1869-2025 1CA-44OrdinanceTo authorize the transfer of funds and appropriation between projects within the Refuse Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreement for Front Loader Box Refuse Truck replacement parts for the Division of Refuse Collection with Environmental Equipment Sales & Services Holdings LLC; to authorize the expenditure of up to $61,433.62 from the Refuse Bond Fund for these parts and installation; and to declare an emergency. ($61,433.62)ApprovedPass Action details
1962-2025 1CA-45OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement with the State of Ohio, Department of Transportation, to allow the City's Division of Power to supply electrical energy for certain highway lighting and signs and to provide routine and preventative maintenance on highway lights; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1971-2025 1CA-46OrdinanceTo authorize the Finance and Management Director to modify past, present and future contract(s) and purchase orders from Pepco Professional Electric Products Co. to Springfield Electric Supply Company, LLC dba Echo Electric, and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)ApprovedPass Action details
2009-2025 1CA-47OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a Water Resource Restoration Sponsor Program agreement with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources for their Lake Katharine - Salt Lick Creek Expansion Project and to execute those documents necessary to enter into this sponsorship agreement; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1759-2025 1CA-48OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Development to enter into a grant agreement with Columbus Housing Partnership, Inc. in an amount up to $400,000.00 in support of the development of 60 units of new apartments; 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 of up to $400,000.00 within the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; and to authorize the reimbursement of expenditures incurred prior to the establishment of a purchase order. ($400,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1796-2025 1CA-49OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an annexation agreement between the City of Columbus and the Board of Trustees of Genoa Township, Delaware County, Ohio ($0.00).ApprovedPass Action details
1820-2025 1CA-50OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into an amendment of the Annexation Agreement between the City of Columbus, City of New Albany, and Plain Township, Franklin County, Ohio to replace exhibits depicting Water Service and Sewer Service Area Boundary Maps and the Agreement Territory Map. ($0.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1821-2025 1CA-51OrdinanceTo accept the application (AN25-006) of S. G. Loewendick & Sons, Inc.; Dyer Road, LLC for the annexation of certain territory containing 13.6± acres in Franklin Township. ($0.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1846-2025 1CA-52OrdinanceTo accept the application (AN25-004) of Central Ohio Contractors, Inc. for the annexation of certain territory containing 22.1± acres in Franklin and Jackson Townships. ($0.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1865-2025 1CA-53OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department Development to modify a grant agreement with Erie Ohio Capital CDFI Fund, LLC to adjust the budget’s allocation across line items. ($0.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1880-2025 1CA-54OrdinanceTo accept the application (AN25-005) of Anthony & Kimberly Properties LLC for the annexation of certain territory containing 1.1± acres in Sharon Township. ($0.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1954-2025 1CA-56OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a Housing Development Agreement (HDA) with NRE NFP Inc. and declare an emergency. ($0.00)ApprovedPass Action details
2025-2025 1CA-57OrdinanceTo amend various agreements within the HOPWA Program as well as loan packages within the HOME and or HOME-ARP programs, to allow for new language to be inserted into the documents from the Columbus City Attorney’s Office as well as allow for any current modifications needed to address federal regulation or policy changes or updates to the existing documents for compliance purposes; and to authorize for future modifications to be authorized without having to go back to City Council if/when federal regulations or policies change to assure the City is in compliance; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)ApprovedPass Action details
2041-2025 1CA-58OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute any and all necessary agreements and deeds for conveyance of title of one parcel of real property (0000 Jefferson Ave.) held in the Land Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1566-2025 1SR-1OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to enter into contract with CDW Government, LLC for the renewal of the Sentinel One software, services, and subscriptions; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code; and to authorize the expenditure of $775,345.17 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Division, Information Services Operating Fund. ($775,345.17)ApprovedPass Action details
1751-2025 1SR-2OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Office of Construction Management, to enter into a construction contract with General Maintenance & Engineering Co. for the Roof Restoration & Replacement Phase II (2024) project; to authorize a transfer of $2,863,000.00 between the General Fund Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and the Construction Management Capital Improvement Fund; to authorize the appropriation of $2,863,000.00 in the Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and Construction Management Capital Improvement Fund; to authorize an expenditure up to $2,863,000.00 from the Construction Management Capital Improvement Fund; to provide for payment of prevailing wage services to the Department of Public Service; and to declare an emergency. ($2,863,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1884-2025 1SR-3OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Development to expend funds to bind the City's insurance program for the term commencing August 1, 2025 and terminating July 31, 2026; to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,651,880.00; and to declare an emergency. ($1,651,880.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1883-2025 1SR-4OrdinanceTo authorize the City Auditor to appropriate the sum of $1,460,124.44 within the General Fund Income Tax Set Aside Subfund; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer $4,380,373.32 within the General Fund; to authorize the payment of up to $5,840,497.76 in accordance with the Jobs Growth Incentive (JGI) Program for the fourteen (14) active and reporting JGI agreements for which employers have met the requirements of their JGI agreements and thus are eligible to receive their payments for tax year 2024 (also calendar year and/or report year) in 2024; to authorize the expenditure not to exceed of $5,840,497.76 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($5,840,497.76)ApprovedPass Action details
1885-2025 1SR-5OrdinanceTo authorize the City Auditor to appropriate the sum of $216,828.50 within the General Fund Income Tax Set Aside Subfund; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer $650,485.48 within the General Fund; to authorize the payment of $867,313.98 in accordance with the Downtown Office Incentive (DOI) Program for the six (6) DOI agreements for which employers have met the requirements of their DOI agreements and thus are eligible to receive their payments for tax year 2024 (also calendar year and/or report year) in 2024; to authorize the expenditure not to exceed $867,313.98 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($867,313.98)ApprovedPass Action details
1963-2025 1SR-6OrdinanceTo authorize the City Auditor to appropriate the sum of $1,443,693.23 within the General Fund Income Tax Set Aside Subfund; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer $4,331,079.68 within the General Fund; to authorize the payment of up to $5,774,772.91 in accordance with the Public School Revenue Sharing Program for seven (7) different school districts; to authorize the expenditure not to exceed of $5,774,772.91 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($5,774,772.91)ApprovedPass Action details
1848-2025 1CA-11OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into an Enterprise Zone Agreement with Coulter Ventures, LLC and Coulter Properties II LLC (collectively, the “Enterprise”) for a tax abatement of seventy-five percent (75%) for a period of ten (10) consecutive years in consideration of the Enterprise investing approximately $37,000,000.00 million in real property improvements, and the creation of thirty (30) net new full-time permanent positions with an estimated annual payroll of approximately $1,698,240.00. ($0.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1893-2025 1CA-13OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into an Enterprise Zone Agreement with Pizzuti Stelzer LLC (the “Enterprise”) for a tax abatement of seventy-five percent (75%) for a period of ten (10) consecutive years in consideration of the Enterprise investing approximately $22,000,000.00 in real property improvements and the creation of eighteen (18) net new full-time permanent positions with an estimated annual payroll of approximately $748,800.00. ($0.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1910-2025 1CA-14OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into an Enterprise Zone Agreement with AAVII, LLC (the “Enterprise”) for a tax abatement of seventy-five percent (75%) for a period of ten (10) consecutive years in consideration of the Enterprise investing approximately $15,800,000.00 in real property improvements and the creation of twenty (20) net new full-time permanent positions with an estimated annual payroll of approximately $832,000.00. ($0.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1852-2025 1SR-7OrdinanceTo authorize the City Clerk to enter a grant agreement with Columbus Downtown Development Corporation; and to authorize an appropriation and expenditure from the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund. ($100,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1890-2025 1SR-8OrdinanceTo authorize the transfer of funds within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to appropriate funds within the Street, Construction, Maintenance, and Repair Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with G & G Concrete Construction, LLC for the ADA Ramp Projects - Citywide Curb Ramps 2025 project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,206,967.42 from the Street, Construction, Maintenance, and Repair Fund and the Streets and Highways Bond Fund for the project; and to declare an emergency. ($1,206,967.42)ApprovedPass Action details
1967-2025 1SR-9OrdinanceTo authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with City Year, Inc. in support of its AmeriCorps Member Leadership and Professional Development Program; to authorize an appropriation of $70,000.00 within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; to authorize the expenditure of $75,000.00 within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency ($75,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1707-2025 1SR-10OrdinanceTo authorize an appropriation of $285,000.00 from the unencumbered balance in the Municipal Court Clerk Computer Fund; to authorize the Municipal Court Clerk to enter into a one (1) year contract with Mission Critical Partners, LLC for the provision of a Justice Ecosystem Study; to waive the competitive provisions of Columbus City Code; to authorize an expenditure up to $285,000.00 from the Municipal Court Clerk Computer Fund; and to declare an emergency.($285,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1898-2025 1SR-11OrdinanceTo authorize the Municipal Court Clerk to modify and extend the existing contract with FedEx for the provision of commercial carrier service; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of up to $150,000.00 within the Municipal Court Clerk General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($150,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1900-2025 1SR-12OrdinanceTo repeal Ordinance No. 1388-2025, which authorized the purchase of a platform ladder truck and related equipment from Sutphen Corporation, in its entirety due to the fact that the parties were unable to reach amicable terms, particularly concerning the inclusion of a liquidated damages clause and the specific duration and conditions of the contract. ($0.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1901-2025 1SR-13OrdinanceTo authorize and direct the City Auditor to transfer $2,589,077.00 within various projects of the Safety Voted Bond Fund; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code; to authorize the Director of Public Safety to enter into contracts with and issue purchase orders to Atlantic Emergency Solutions for the purchase of One (1) Pierce Enforcer 107' Ascendant Tiller and related equipment, which would allow for cancellation and/or liquidated damages in the event of delayed delivery, such as those delays resulting from labor disputes; to authorize the expenditure of $2,589,077.00 from the Safety Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($2,589,077.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0542-2025 1SR-14OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into contract with SGI Matrix, LLC for security system parts, installation, maintenance, monitoring, repair, and support services; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of City Code; to authorize the expenditure of $34,450.50 split among the Electricity Operating Fund, Water Operating Fund, Sewerage System Operating Fund, and Stormwater Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($34,450.50)ApprovedPass Action details
1587-2025 1SR-15OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify by extending the contract term and increase funding for an existing service agreement with Aquatic Informatics, Inc. (DBA Tokay Software) for backflow prevention management software services for one additional year; to authorize the expenditure of $48,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund; and to waive the competitive bidding provisions of City Code. ($48,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1718-2025 1SR-16OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with General Temperature Control, Incorporated, for the SWWTP CHB Unit H51 & SDB Zoning/VAV’s project; to authorize an amendment to the 2024 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 $1,198,800.00 from the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund and the Sanitary Bond Fund to pay for the project. ($1,198,800.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1816-2025 1SR-17OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Columbus Water and Power to enter into service contracts with ABIX LTD., Davey Resource Group, Inc., 4K Landscape LLC., Ironsite Inc. and Watershed Organic Lawn Care LLC.; to authorize the expenditure of $1,314,040.00 from the Storm Sewer Operating Fund and $99,495.76 from the Water Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,413,535.76)ApprovedPass Action details
1911-2025 1SR-18OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Service to execute a service contract with Routeware, Inc. for the provision of GPS tracking and route diagnostics for the Division of Refuse Collection; to waive the competitive bidding requirements of Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of up to $147,576.00 from the Refuse Collection General fund to pay for the contract; and to declare an emergency. ($147,576.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1766-2025 1SR-19OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Development to enter into a grant agreement with Preservation of Affordable Housing Inc. in an amount up to $1,000,000.00 for repairs to the multifamily property, Walnut Grove; 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; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,000,000.00 within the Affordable Housing Bond Fund. ($1,000,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1803-2025 1SR-20OrdinanceTo authorize the appropriation of funds within the Income Set Aside Subfund and the Development Taxable Bonds Fund; to authorize the transfer of cash between the Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and the Development Taxable Bond Fund; to authorize the expenditure within the Development Taxable Bonds Fund in an amount up to $1,000,000.00 for a capital contribution agreement which will provide facility renovations to the newly acquired Star House facilities; to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a capital contribution agreement with the Star House for facility renovations that authorizes the payment of eligible expenses beginning the effective date of the purchase order through December 31, 2027. ($1,000,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1918-2025 1CA-55OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a grant agreement to add additional funds in the amount up to $625,400.00 of U.S. Department of Treasury Emergency Rental Assistance 2 (ERA2) funds; to authorize the payment of eligible expenses; and to declare an emergency. ($625,400.00)Postponed to Date CertainPass Action details