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Meeting Name: Columbus City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/19/2025 5:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Council Chambers, Rm 231
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C0014-2025 11CommunicationTHE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF WEDNESDAY MAY 14, 2025 TREX Type: D1 To: Lillys Lounge LLC 952-954 W Broad St Columbus, OH 43222 From: Mike Stylski LLC 8143 S. St. Rt. 48 Maineville, OH 45039 Permit #: 5942382 TREX Type: D2 To: Sawmill 7370J, INC 7370 Sawmill Rd Columbus, OH 43235 From: Donatos Pizzeria, LLC 9764 Sawmill Rd Liberty Twp., OH 43065 Permit #: 2250663-0305 Transfer Type: D1 D2 D3 D3A To: Chef Butchers Creole Kitchen LLC 795 E Long St Columbus, OH 43203 From: 14Twentytoo LLC & Patio & WIC 1420 Presidential Dr Columbus, OH 43212 Permit #: 14113240005 New Type: C1 C2 To: Snag Delivery Inc 1882 N High St Columbus, OH 4201 Permit #: 83177270030 Transfer Type: C1 C2 D6 To: 2222 Summit St LLC 1st Fl 2222 Summit St Columbus, OH 43201 From: 2222 Summit Grocery LLC DBA Buckeye One Stop Shop 1st Fl 2222 Summit St Columbus, OH 43201 Permit #: 9121450 Transfer Type: D5 D6 To: Charmys LLC 95 N Grant Ave & Patio Columbus, OH 43215 From: 95 North Grant Market LLC DBA The Hills Market Read and Filed  Action details
0123X-2025 12Ceremonial ResolutionTo Recognize the Historic 150th Anniversary of the Founding of Broad Street United Methodist ChurchAdoptedPass Action details
0122X-2025 13Ceremonial ResolutionTo declare May 18 - 24, 2025 as National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week.AdoptedPass Action details
0124X-2025 14Ceremonial ResolutionHonoring The Cheer Institute for a Decade of Excellence in Youth Athletics and Celebrating Their 2025 World Championship VictoryAdoptedPass Action details
0125X-2025 15Ceremonial ResolutionTo Honor and Recognize Columbus City Council Clerk Andrea Blevins for Her Lifelong Dedication to Public Service and Celebrate Her RetirementAdoptedPass Action details
1221-2025 1FR-1OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to execute those documents necessary to enter into a Lease Agreement for a 10-year term between the City of Columbus and the Columbus Ohio Fire Fighters Museum, Inc. for city-owned property located at 260 North Fourth Street, Columbus, Ohio.Read for the First Time  Action details
1219-2025 1FR-2OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Service, on behalf of the City of Columbus, to prepare and submit Urban Paving Program applications to the Ohio Department of Transportation; to execute agreements, accept and expend grant funds related to the Urban Paving Program; and issue refunds if necessary after final accounting is performed. ($0.00)Read for the First Time  Action details
1239-2025 1FR-3OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents necessary for the City to grant an encroachment located at 222 West Lane Avenue to Lane and Norwich Columbus Owner, LLC to legally allow a step to extend into the public rights-of-way. ($0.00)Read for the First Time  Action details
0922-2025 1FR-4OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Ironsite, Inc for the Gender Road Park Project; to authorize the appropriation of $2,630,582.20 within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the transfer of $2,630,582.20 within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2024 Capital Improvements Budget; and to authorize the expenditure of $2,630,582.20 from the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund. ($2,630,582.20)Read for the First Time  Action details
1227-2025 1FR-5OrdinanceTo authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with Ohio Bikers Stop Youth Violence for the Boots on the Ground initiative for the 2025-2026 school year; and to authorize the expenditure of $12,530.00 in the Neighborhood initiatives subfund. ($12,530.00)Read for the First Time  Action details
1388-2025 1FR-6OrdinanceTo authorize and direct the City Auditor to transfer $2,515,613.00 within various projects of the Safety Voted Bond Fund; to amend the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code; to authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into contracts with and issue purchase orders to The Sutphen Corporation for the purchase of one (1) Sutphen Heavy Duty 100’ Mid-Mount Aerial Ladder 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; and to authorize the expenditure of $2,515,613.00 from the Safety Voted Bond Fund. ($2,515,613.00); and to declare an emergency (Repealed by Ord. 1900-2025 Passed on 7/21/2025 -LG)Read for the First Time  Action details
1002-2025 1FR-7OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a contract modification with Prime Construction Management & Survey, Inc. for the Construction Administration/Construction Inspection Services 2023-2025 contract; to amend the Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds within the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for this project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,427,800.45 from the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund to pay for the project. ($1,427,800.45).Read for the First Time  Action details
1103-2025 1FR-8OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and increase an existing contract, in accordance with the pertinent provisions to waive competitive bidding of Columbus City Code, with TLA Global Holdings Inc. DBA RCC Global LLC for managed and project services related to Oracle’s customer cloud service meter data management system; and to authorize the expenditure of $371,820.00 split between the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($371,820.00)Read for the First Time  Action details
1139-2025 1FR-9OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a professional engineering services contract with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. for the Three Creeks Relief Tunnel project; to authorize an amendment to the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation of 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 $5,569,669.75 from the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund for the contract. ($5,569,669.75)Read for the First Time  Action details
1142-2025 1FR-10OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract modification for professional engineering services with Burgess and Niple, Inc., for the Mound Street Floodwall and WCLLP Repairs project; to authorize an amendment to the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds in the Storm - 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 $494,964.53 from the Storm - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund to pay for the contract modification. ($494,964.53)Read for the First Time  Action details
1143-2025 1FR-11OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Utilities to accept the 2024 EcoSmart Choice Sustainability Grant Award in the amount of $109,891.22 for the Division of Power; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $109,891.22 from the Electricity Grants Fund to support the City’s streetlight conversions; to authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate current and pending Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreements, and to authorize the City Auditor to transfer $50,366.00 within the Electricity Grants Fund and $50,366.00 from the Electricity Grants Fund to the Electricity Operating Fund. ($160,257.22)Read for the First Time  Action details
1151-2025 1FR-12OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to execute a new license agreement with Ohio Department of Natural Resources; and to authorize the expenditure of $15,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund. ($15,000.00)Read for the First Time  Action details
1157-2025 1FR-13OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with BLD Services, LLC, for the Blueprint Hilltop1-Eureka Fremont Lateral Lining Project 6; to authorize an amendment to the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds within the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for this project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $8,335,316.21 from the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund and the Sanitary Bond Fund to pay for the project. ($8,335,316.21)Read for the First Time  Action details
1171-2025 1FR-14OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a professional engineering services contract modification with Advanced Engineering Consultants for the Parsons Avenue Water Plant Miscellaneous Improvements - Control Room Renovations Project; to authorize an amendment to the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of cash and appropriation within the Water Bond Fund; and to authorize an expenditure up to $263,700.00 from the Water Bond Fund for the contract modification. ($263,700.00)Read for the First Time  Action details
1183-2025 1FR-15OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a contract modification with Stantec Consulting Services Inc. for the Construction Administration/Construction Inspection Services 2023-2025 contract; 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 $349,988.32 from the Sanitary - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund. ($349,988.32)Read for the First Time  Action details
1218-2025 1FR-16OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify a contract with Synagro Central, LLC for the Water Treatment Residuals Turnkey Dewatering Services Project for the Division of Water; to authorize the expenditure of $5,300,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund. ($5,300,000.00)Read for the First Time  Action details
1211-2025 1FR-17OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Development to modify the contract with AmeriNational Community Services, LLC for loan servicing by adding $65,000.00, updating the scope of services as needed, and extending the contract end date; to authorize the expenditure of up to $65,000.00 from the General Fund. ($65,000.00)Read for the First Time  Action details
1314-2025 1FR-18OrdinanceTo 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 (1462-1464 E Main St.) held in the Land Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program.Read for the First Time  Action details
1282-2025 1FR-19OrdinanceTo amend Columbus City Codes Section 215.01 and to enact Section 215.11 of the Columbus City Codes to create the Division of Housing Stability within the Department of Development; to reduce the Department of Development’s Office of Administration’s general fund appropriation by $657,400.00; to reduce the Department of Development’s Housing Division’s general fund appropriation by $131,200.00; to authorize a transfer of $525,000.00 from the General Fund, citywide account; to establish the Division of Housing Stability’s general fund appropriation in an amount equal to the reduction to the Office of Administration’s general fund appropriation, the reduction to the Housing Division’s general fund appropriation, and the transfer of the General Fund, citywide account in an amount of $1,313,600.00 and to declare an emergency. ($1,313,600.00)Read for the First Time  Action details
0115X-2025 1CA-1Ceremonial ResolutionTo honor, recognize, and celebrate the life of Robert Andrew Peacock and to extend our sincerest condolences to his family and friends.AdoptedPass Action details
0880-2025 1CA-2OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to renew a contract with 3SG Plus, LLC, a dealer of Hyland OnBase Software, on behalf of various city departments, for maintenance and support of the OnBase Software; to authorize the total expenditure of $233,597.25 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($233,597.25)ApprovedPass Action details
1084-2025 1CA-3OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into a professional services contract with Community Solutions Collaborative. LLC for the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI) project, in the amount of $160,000.00; and to authorize the appropriation and the expenditure of $160,000.00 from Fund 2248. ($160,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1145-2025 1CA-4OrdinanceTo authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Pengwyn OEM Parts and Services with H.Y.O., Inc. in accordance with the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Code; and to authorize the expenditure of $1.00. ($1.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1200-2025 1CA-5OrdinanceTo authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Sodium Chloride with Mid-American Salt Llc; and to authorize the expenditure of $1.00. ($1.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1214-2025 1CA-6OrdinanceTo authorize the City Auditor to modify the existing contracts with Microsoft Corporation and Dell Marketing LP and provide funding for the support, hosting (including monthly Azure usage), and maintenance of Dynamics 365; to authorize the expenditure of up to $999,648.00, from the Department of Technology operating fund; and to declare an emergency. ($999,648.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1236-2025 1CA-7OrdinanceTo amend Ordinance No. 0202-2025, passed by Columbus City Council on February 5, 2025 to allow for addition of one of the Landlords the City pays rent to which was inadvertently omitted; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1271-2025 1CA-8OrdinanceTo authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Lab Supplies with Thomas Scientific Holdings LLC dba Thomas Scientific, LLC; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1318-2025 1CA-9OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Finance and Management to execute a Lease Agreement with the Columbus Downtown Development Corporation (“CDDC”) for facilities located at 229 Civic Center Drive, and to declare an emergency.ApprovedPass Action details
1385-2025 1CA-10OrdinanceTo authorize the City Clerk to modify a grant agreement with See Brilliance by extending the grant agreement; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0121X-2025 1CA-11ResolutionTo determine that the petition to establish the Short North New Community Authority is sufficient and complies with the requirements of Chapter 349 of the Ohio Revised Code; to set the time and place for a public hearing on the petition; and to authorize the notice of such public hearing by publication in a newspaper; and to declare an emergency.AdoptedPass Action details
1232-2025 1CA-12OrdinanceTo authorize the expenditure of $250,000.00, from the Development Taxable Bond Fund, to the Confluence Community Authority authorized by Ordinance Number 1858-2019 and approved by Columbus City Council on July 22, 2019; and to declare an emergency. ($250,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1235-2025 1CA-13OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion to enter into grant agreements with five (5) local registered non-profit organizations in support of entrepreneurship programs, to authorize the transfer of $600,000.00 within the General Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $475,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency ($475,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0103X-2025 1CA-14ResolutionTo declare the City’s necessity and intent to appropriate and accept certain fee simple title and lesser real estate in order to complete the Roadway-Multimodal-Mt. Vernon Avenue Phase 1 project. ($0.00)AdoptedPass Action details
1115-2025 1CA-15OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents necessary for the City to grant an encroachment located at the southwest corner of High Street and Russell Street to Russell & High LLC, and legally allow it to extend into the public rights-of-way. ($0.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1125-2025 1CA-16OrdinanceTo amend the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer funds between projects within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to authorize the City Attorney's Office, Real Estate Division, to contract for professional services relative to the acquisition of fee simple title and lesser interests in and to property needed for Roadway - Leonard Avenue Improvements under RR Bridge project; to authorize the City Attorney's Office, Real Estate Division, to negotiate with property owners to acquire the additional rights of way necessary to complete this project; and to authorize the expenditure of $50,000.00 from the Streets & Highways Bond Fund; ($50,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1191-2025 1CA-17OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) and yet to be named vendors for the purchase of rock salt based on the terms of a cooperative purchase contract to be established by the Ohio Department of Transportation; to authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish purchase orders for rock salt; to authorize the expenditure of up to $920,000.00 from the Municipal Motor Vehicle License Tax Fund, up to $62,560.00 from the Water Systems Operating Fund, and up to $5,060.00 from the Electricity Systems Operating Fund for the purchase of rock salt; to authorize the Director of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Contract Purchase Agreement for rock salt; and to declare an emergency. ($987,620.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0928-2025 1CA-18OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to reestablish a purchase order that was cancelled in error with Setterlin Building Company for the completed 2019 Shelterhouse Renovations Project; to authorize the transfer of $83,909.00 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $83,909.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($83,909.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0930-2025 1CA-19OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to modify an existing contract with Tyevco, Inc. for the Adventure Center Renovations 2024 Project; to authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to rename the Franklin Park Adventure Center to the Ben Espy and Kathy Duffy Espy Recreation Center; to authorize the transfer of $200,000.00 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2024 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the expenditure of $200,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($200,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
0822-2025 1CA-20OrdinanceTo amend the Fire Management Compensation Plan, Ordinance No. 2714-2013, as amended, by amending Section 3(A); and to declare an emergency.ApprovedPass Action details
0823-2025 1CA-21OrdinanceTo amend the Police Management Compensation Plan, Ordinance No. 2715-2013, as amended, by amending Section 4(A); and to declare an emergency.ApprovedPass Action details
1051-2025 1CA-22OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Office of Education to enter into a grant agreement with Star House, to assist them in meeting the unique needs of homeless and housing-insecure high school and college-age youth; to authorize the transfer of $75,000.00 within the Department of Education General Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of $75,000.00 from the general fund. ($75,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1206-2025 1CA-23OrdinanceTo authorize the City Attorney, on behalf of the Civil Service Commission, to modify and increase the existing contract with Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP; to authorize the expenditure of $24,488.25 from the General Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($24,488.25)ApprovedPass Action details
1296-2025 1CA-24OrdinanceTo approve the Memorandum of Understanding #2025-03 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 2025 City Special Operation, as provided in the attachment hereto; and to declare an emergency.ApprovedPass Action details
1133-2025 1CA-25OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a Subaward Grant Agreement with Community Shelter Board to extend the agreement termination date from June 30, 2025 to March 31, 2026 in order to complete the Crisis Mental Health Specialist initiative and expend all the federal funds in a timely manner. ($0.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1194-2025 1CA-26OrdinanceTo authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into a not-for-profit contract with LifeCare Alliance for the Senior Farmer's Market Nutrition Program; to authorize the expenditure of up to $24,535.00 from the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($24,535.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1000-2025 1CA-27OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to establish a contract with Buckeye Crane & Hoist, LLC for Crane and Hoist Maintenance Services; to authorize the expenditure of up to $191,510.00, $75,110.00 is hereby authorized in Fund 6000 (Water Operating) and $116,400.00 in Fund 6100 (Sanitary Sewer Operating). ($191,510.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1020-2025 1CA-28OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Kalkreuth Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc, for the Southerly Waste Water Treatment Plant Raw Sewage Pump Building Roof Replacement; to authorize an amendment to the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to make this contract approval contingent upon the loan being approved; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $987,045.00 from the Sanitary-Fresh Water Market Rate Program Fund for the contract; and to authorize a transfer and expenditure of up to $2,000.00 within the Sanitary Bond Fund to pay for the prevailing wage services for the project. ($989,045.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1058-2025 1CA-29OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a cooperative agreement, or MOU, with Columbus Public Health for participation in the Healthy Homes Program, for the Division of Water; and to authorize the expenditure of $300,000.00 within the Water Operating Fund. ($300,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1088-2025 1CA-30OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreement for the purchase of Bill Presentment Services with Level One, LLC for the Division of Power, the Division of Water, and the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; and to authorize the expenditure of $800,000.00 from the Power Operating Fund, Water Operating Fund, Sewer Operating Fund, and Stormwater Operating Fund. ($800,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1134-2025 1CA-31OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a professional engineering services contract with T&M Associates, Inc., for the General Engineering Services - Supply 2024A project and with Wade Trim, Inc. for the General Engineering Services - Supply 2024B project; to authorize an amendment to the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Water Bond Fund; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $900,000.00 from the Water Bond Fund. ($900,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1173-2025 1CA-32OrdinanceTo authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Westfalia OEM Parts and Services with GEA Mechanical Equipment US, Inc. in accordance with the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Codes; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00 from General Budget Reservation; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1188-2025 1CA-33OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to pay the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund Loan Fee to the Ohio Water Development Authority for the SWWTP Raw Sewage Pump Building Rehabilitation Construction Project loan; to authorize the expenditure of $63,753.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($63,753.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1190-2025 1CA-34OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to pay the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund Loan Fee to the Ohio Water Development Authority for the SWWTP Capacity Evaluation & Expansion/Optimization Study Project loan; to authorize the expenditure of $19,605.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($19,605.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1067-2025 1CA-35OrdinanceTo authorize the transfer of $46,428.56 from the Development Services Fund to the Special Purpose Fund; to authorize appropriation in the Special Purpose Fund; to authorize the Director of the Department of Building and Zoning Services to enter into a not-for-profit grant agreement with Habitat for Humanity-MidOhio to support the construction of the first of two new homes; and to authorize an expenditure of $129,830.00 from the Special Purpose Fund, Construction Trades Education Subfund. ($129,830.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1233-2025 1CA-36OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Development to renew a service contract with Environmental Remediation Contractor LLC, in an amount up to $325,000.00 to facilitate addressing citizen complaints of solid waste, hazardous materials, trash, litter, and debris on city-owned and/or maintained parcels and right of ways by facilitating the identification, clean-up, and disposal of said items; to authorize the expenditure of up to $325,000.00 from the Administration Division’s General Fund budget; and to declare an emergency. ($325,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1288-2025 1CA-37OrdinanceTo set forth a statement of municipal services and zoning conditions to be provided to the area contained in a proposed annexation (AN25-010) of 14.0± Acres in Mifflin Township to the city of Columbus as required by the Ohio Revised Code and to declare an emergency.ApprovedPass Action details
1289-2025 1CA-38OrdinanceTo set forth a statement of municipal services and zoning conditions to be provided to the area contained in a proposed annexation (AN25-011) of 24.4± Acres in Prairie Township to the city of Columbus as required by the Ohio Revised Code and to declare an emergency.ApprovedPass Action details
A0095-2025 1CA-39AppointmentAppointment of Brian J. Ellis, President & COO, Nationwide Realty Investors, 375 N. Front Street, Suite 200, Columbus, OH 43215-2220, to serve on the Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority Board of Directors, replacing Brian Ross, with a term expiration date of August 17, 2026. (biography attached).Read and ApprovedPass Action details
A0096-2025 1CA-40AppointmentAppointment of Andrea Blevins, 7239 Emerald Tree Drive, Canal Winchester, Ohio 43110, to serve on the Columbus Records Commission, with a term start date of June 1, 2025 and an expiration date of May 31, 2027 (resume attached).Read and ApprovedPass Action details
1025-2025 1SR-1OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Facilities Management Division, to modify a contract with CBRE Government Services LLC for facility management services at the Franklin County Municipal Court Building; to authorize the expenditure up to $1,025,764.00 within the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,025,764.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1316-2025 1SR-2OrdinanceTo authorize the Finance and Management Director to modify and extend the contract for the option to purchase Centrex services with AT&T; and to declare an emergency.ApprovedPass Action details
1196-2025 1SR-3OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Development to enter a capital improvement grant agreement in an amount up to $1,266,571.25 with the Ohio History Society, dba, Ohio History Connection; to amend the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget to match cash for the grant; to appropriate funds within the Northland and Other Acquisitions Bond Fund; to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,266,571.25 from the Northland and Other Acquisitions Bond Fund; to authorize the reimbursement of expenditures incurred prior to the establishment of a purchase order; and to authorize the advancement of funds on a predetermined schedule. ($1,266,571.25)ApprovedPass Action details
1131-2025 1SR-4OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to enter into advance-pay grant agreements with 15 non-profit organizations in support of summer youth employment and programs; to authorize the expenditure from the General Fund for programming; and to declare an emergency. ($1,629,112.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1073-2025 1SR-5OrdinanceTo authorize the Executive Director of the Office of Education to enter into a contract, pursuant to Columbus City Codes, with Columbus Early Learning Centers to plan and implement the 2025 Summer Success Program, an eight-week summer intensive learning readiness program focused on pre-kindergarten children without prior early childhood education experience needed for developing key kindergarten readiness skills for the achievement of the Mayor’s goal that every child is ready for kindergarten; and to authorize the expenditure of $175,000.00 from the General Fund. ($175,000.00)Referred to CommitteePass Action details
1138-2025 1SR-6OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Office of Education to enter into a contract with HMB - Learning Circle Software, LLC to provide ongoing technical support for the CeeHiVE data platform, a program necessary to achieve the Mayor’s goal that every 4-year-old in Columbus has access to a high-quality pre-kindergarten education; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes; and to authorize the expenditure of $215,595.00 from the General Fund. ($215,595.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1388-2025 1 OrdinanceTo authorize and direct the City Auditor to transfer $2,515,613.00 within various projects of the Safety Voted Bond Fund; to amend the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code; to authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into contracts with and issue purchase orders to The Sutphen Corporation for the purchase of one (1) Sutphen Heavy Duty 100’ Mid-Mount Aerial Ladder 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; and to authorize the expenditure of $2,515,613.00 from the Safety Voted Bond Fund. ($2,515,613.00); and to declare an emergency (Repealed by Ord. 1900-2025 Passed on 7/21/2025 -LG)Waive the 2nd ReadingPass Action details
1388-2025 1 OrdinanceTo authorize and direct the City Auditor to transfer $2,515,613.00 within various projects of the Safety Voted Bond Fund; to amend the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code; to authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into contracts with and issue purchase orders to The Sutphen Corporation for the purchase of one (1) Sutphen Heavy Duty 100’ Mid-Mount Aerial Ladder 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; and to authorize the expenditure of $2,515,613.00 from the Safety Voted Bond Fund. ($2,515,613.00); and to declare an emergency (Repealed by Ord. 1900-2025 Passed on 7/21/2025 -LG)Amended to EmergencyPass Action details
1388-2025 1 OrdinanceTo authorize and direct the City Auditor to transfer $2,515,613.00 within various projects of the Safety Voted Bond Fund; to amend the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code; to authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into contracts with and issue purchase orders to The Sutphen Corporation for the purchase of one (1) Sutphen Heavy Duty 100’ Mid-Mount Aerial Ladder 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; and to authorize the expenditure of $2,515,613.00 from the Safety Voted Bond Fund. ($2,515,613.00); and to declare an emergency (Repealed by Ord. 1900-2025 Passed on 7/21/2025 -LG)Approved as AmendedPass Action details
0874-2025 1SR-7OrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and increase a contract, in accordance with the pertinent provisions to waive competitive bidding of Columbus City Code, with Azteca Systems, LLC. for additional software licenses for the Cityworks AMS System for the Department of Public Utilities; and to authorize the expenditure of $61,406.30 split between the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($61,406.30)ApprovedPass Action details
0946-2025 1SR-10OrdinanceTo amend Chapter 1119 of the Columbus City Codes to allow flexibility for compliance with the prohibition on lead service lines.ApprovedPass Action details
1197-2025 1SR-8OrdinanceTo amend the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer funds within the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of Development to enter into a grant agreement with Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority(CMHA) in an amount up to $4,800,000.00; to authorize CMHA to assign the agreement to Nelson Park Preservation Associates LLC as the administrative member; to authorize the expenditure of up to $4,800,000.00 from the Affordable Housing Bond Fund in support of the acquisition and redevelopment of Nelson Park Apartments; and to declare an emergency. ($4,800,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details
1213-2025 1SR-9OrdinanceTo amend the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer cash and appropriation between projects within the Affordable Housing Bonds Fund; to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a Funding Agreement with the Central Ohio Community Land Trust Corporation to develop affordable housing; and to authorize the expenditure of $5,000,000.00 within the Affordable Housing Bonds Fund; to authorize reimbursement of expenses incurred prior to the purchase order; and to declare an emergency. ($5,000,000.00)ApprovedPass Action details