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Columbus OH  
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Minutes - Final  
Columbus City Council  
Monday, January 26, 2026  
5:00 PM  
City Council Chambers, Rm 231  
REGULAR MEETING NO.3 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, JANUARY 26, 2026  
at 5:00 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.  
ROLL CALL  
9 -  
Present:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
READING AND DISPOSAL OF THE JOURNAL  
A motion was made by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, seconded by Nicholas  
Bankston, to Dispense with the reading of the Journal and Approve. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE JOURNAL  
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE WAS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT  
PORTION OF THE AGENDA AND VOTED ON LATER IN THE MEETING:  
FINANCE & GOVERNANCE ORDINANCE NO. 0234-2026  
COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS RECEIVED BY CITY CLERK'S OFFICE  
C0003-2026  
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THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE  
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2026  
TRFO Type: D-5  
To: CAMPPC LLC  
1501 South High Street  
Columbus, OH 43207  
From: PAASOTC LLC  
PAASOTC LLC  
1501 S High ST  
Columbus, OH 43207  
Permit #: 10010926-1  
New Type: D-5I  
To: OLD DUBE LLC  
Old Dube  
2439 N. High St.  
Columbus, OH 43202  
Permit #: 06529987-3  
New Type: C-2  
To: Adasa International Market Inc  
901 S James Rd  
Columbus, OH 43227  
Permit #: 10009619-1  
New Type: D-3  
To: Valley Soulz East LLC  
Valley Soulz East LLC ( The Valley )  
238 S 4th St  
Columbus, OH 43215  
Permit #: 10011010-1  
New Type: D-1, D-3, D-6  
To: Biscuit Belly, LLC  
Biscuit Belly  
1417 W. 5th Ave  
Columbus, OH 43212  
Permit #: 10010907-1  
TRFO Type: D-2, D-1, D-3, D-6  
To: 940 Bistro High, LLC  
940 Bistro  
940 N. High St.  
Columbus, OH 43201  
From: AMPERSAND RESTAURANT LLC  
AMPERSAND RESTAURANT LLC  
940 N HIGH ST  
Columbus, OH 43201  
Permit #: 10011556-1  
New Type: D-1, D-3  
To: Intermission Cocktail Lounge, LLC  
Intermission Cocktail Lounge  
491 South Fourth Street  
Columbus, OH 43215  
Permit #: 10011395-1  
TRFO Type: C-1, C-2  
To: BG Quick Shop Inc  
726 W Broad Street  
Columbus, OH 43222  
From: GALUWALL INC  
726 W BROAD ST  
Columbus, OH 43222  
Permit #: 10009699-2  
TRFO Type: D-5  
To: Spruce Street Ltd  
Market Bar  
59 Spruce Street  
Columbus, OH 43215  
From: ROBERT COOK  
2123-27 Eakin RD  
Columbus, OH 43223  
Permit #: 10011684-1  
New Type: D-2  
To: PIAZZA PELINO LLC  
772 N High ST  
STE 104  
Columbus, OH 43215  
Permit #: 06898045-1  
TRFO Type: C-1,C-2  
To: M1 Grocery Inc  
Pizza Chateau  
2602 Eakin Rd  
Columbus, OH 43204  
From: 2602 EAKIN ROAD INC  
2602 Eakin RD  
Columbus, OH 43204  
Permit #: 10011804-1  
Advertise Date: 1/31/2026  
Agenda Date: 1/26/2026  
Return Date: 2/5/2026  
Read and Filed  
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION  
DORANS  
0021X-2026  
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To Recognize and Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Columbus  
Underground  
Sponsors:  
Rob Dorans, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy  
Day-Achauer, Melissa Green, Emmanuel V. Remy, Tiara Ross,  
Christopher Wyche and Shannon G. Hardin  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla,  
that this Ceremonial Resolution be Postponed to 2/9/2026. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
0022X-2026  
3
To Recognize, Honor and Celebrate Duane Casares on his Retirement  
from Directions for Youth & Families After 33 Years of Service and  
Leadership  
Sponsors:  
Rob Dorans, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy  
Day-Achauer, Melissa Green, Emmanuel V. Remy, Tiara Ross,  
Christopher Wyche and Shannon G. Hardin  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla,  
that this Ceremonial Resolution be Postponed to 2/9/2026. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
ROSS  
0020X-2026  
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To recognize, honor and celebrate Judge James Edward Green on his  
retirement from Franklin County Municipal Court.  
Sponsors:  
Tiara Ross, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy  
Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel V. Remy,  
Christopher Wyche and Shannon G. Hardin  
A motion was made by Tiara Ross, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer, that this  
Ceremonial Resolution be Postponed to 2/9/2026. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
GREEN  
0019X-2026  
4
To Recognize Cardiovascular Disease as the World’s Leading Cause of  
Death and to Support the Recognition of Friday, February 6, 2026, as  
“National Wear Red Day” and February as “American Heart Month”  
Sponsors:  
Melissa Green, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy  
Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Emmanuel V. Remy, Tiara Ross,  
Christopher Wyche and Shannon G. Hardin  
A motion was made by Melissa Green, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De  
Padilla, that this Ceremonial Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
WYCHE  
0018X-2026  
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To encourage the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio to take measures  
to protect Ohio residents, including residents of Columbus, from rising  
electricity bills  
Sponsors:  
Christopher Wyche, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla,  
Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel V.  
Remy, Tiara Ross and Shannon G. Hardin  
A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer,  
that this Ceremonial Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA  
FIRST READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION  
FR  
A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy,  
to waive the reading of the titles of first reading legislation. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
0029-2026  
FR-1  
To authorize the City Auditor to appropriate and expend up to  
$4,598,972.20 within the Debt Retirement Fund for reimbursement to  
The RiverSouth Authority to make lease payments; to authorize the City  
Auditor, on behalf of the Department of Public Service, to expend up to  
$1,841,000.00 within the Mobility Enterprise Fund to The RiverSouth  
Authority to make lease payments. ($6,439,972.20)  
Read for the First Time  
0090-2026  
0129-2026  
FR-2  
FR-3  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a  
Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase John Deere OEM  
Mower Parts with Ag-Pro Ohio, LLC; and to authorize the expenditure of  
$1.00. ($1.00)  
Read for the First Time  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a  
Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Ford OEM Parts with  
Ricart Properties, Inc.; and to authorize the expenditure of $1.00. ($1.00)  
Read for the First Time  
0163-2026  
FR-4  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to extend an  
existing agreement with Hansen Banner, LLC through extension of the  
current purchase order through March 26, 2027; and to authorize the use  
of any remaining funds/unspent existing on the purchase order. ($0.00)  
Read for the First Time  
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR.  
DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
3502-2025  
FR-5  
To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the  
Director of Public Service to enter into a professional services contract  
with The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc. for the Pedestrian Safety - Gantz  
Road - Collier Crest to Hardy Parkway project; and to authorize the  
expenditure of up to $250,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond  
Fund to pay for this contract. ($250,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
0054-2026  
0089-2026  
FR-6  
FR-7  
To authorize the City Attorney to file complaints in order to immediately  
appropriate and accept the remaining fee simple and lesser real estate  
necessary to timely complete the UIRF South Linden Sidewalks 2017  
Project and to authorize an expenditure of $3,973.00 from existing  
ACDI002495-10. ($3,973.00)  
Read for the First Time  
To authorize the Director of Public Service to request that the Director of  
the Ohio Department of Transportation establish a reasonable and safe  
prima facie speed on Parsons Avenue from East Whittier Street to East  
Broad Street; to repeal any and all speed limit ordinances and  
resolutions on said roadway. ($0.00)  
Read for the First Time  
NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR.  
WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
3335-2025  
FR-8  
To authorize and direct the City Auditor to establish an auditor’s  
certificate in the amount of $50,000.00 for various expenditures for labor,  
materials, and equipment in conjunction with improvements needed to  
support programming within the Recreation and Parks Department; to  
authorize the transfer of $152,383.11 within the Recreation and Parks  
Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2025 Capital  
Improvements Budget; and to authorize the expenditure of $50,000.00  
from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund. ($50,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
3336-2025  
FR-9  
To authorize and direct the City Auditor to establish an auditor’s  
certificate in the amount of $100,000.00 for various expenditures for  
labor, materials, and equipment in conjunction with parks improvements  
within the Recreation and Parks Department; and to authorize the  
expenditure of $100,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond  
Fund. ($100,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. BARROSO DE  
PADILLA, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
0102-2026  
FR-10  
To authorize the Board of Health to enter into a not-for-profit contract with  
the Ohio State University Physicians, Inc., for physician services for the  
Columbus Public Health Clinics for the period of February 1, 2026  
through January 31, 2027; and to authorize the expenditure of  
$62,400.00 from the Health Special Revenue Fund to pay the costs  
thereof. ($62,400.00)  
Read for the First Time  
PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. ROSS, VICE CHR. ALL  
MEMBERS  
0019-2026  
FR-11  
FR-12  
To authorize and direct the City Auditor to transfer $245,000.00 from the  
general fund to the specialty docket program for the Franklin County  
Municipal Court. ($245,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
3412-2025  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter into  
contract with Crosswalk, Inc. for the Crosswalk to Care program. ($0.00)  
Read for the First Time  
HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: ROSS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
0074-2026  
FR-13  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to forgive  
the principal and accrued interest on a unit-by-unit basis for Joyce  
Avenue Homes Limited Partnership on a HOME loan due to the City of  
Columbus more than $1,359,770.66 as homes are sold to existing  
tenants or low-income homebuyers. To reduce the interest rate on the  
current balance of the loan to zero. ($0.00)  
Read for the First Time  
0081-2026  
FR-14  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to forgive  
the principal and accrued interest on a unit-by-unit basis for Fairview  
Homes Limited Partnership on a HOME loan due to the City of Columbus  
more than $ 1,982,895.03 as homes are sold to existing tenants or  
low-income homebuyers. To reduce the interest rate on the current  
balance of the loan to zero. ($1,982,895.03)  
Read for the First Time  
0082-2026  
0083-2026  
0109-2026  
0110-2026  
FR-15  
FR-16  
FR-17  
FR-18  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to forgive  
the principal and accrued interest on a unit-by-unit basis for Levelgreen  
Homes LLC on a HOME loan due to the City of Columbus totaling  
approximately $1,300,620.85 as homes are sold to existing tenants or  
low-income homebuyers. To reduce the interest rate on the current  
balance of the loan to zero. ($1,300,620.85)  
Read for the First Time  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to forgive  
the principal and accrued interest on a unit-by-unit basis for Mapleside  
Homes, LLC on a HOME loan due to the City of Columbus totaling  
approximately $906,711.62 as homes are sold to existing tenants or  
low-income homebuyers. To reduce the interest rate on the current  
balance of the loan to zero. ($906,711.62)  
Read for the First Time  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to forgive  
the principal and accrued interest on a unit-by-unit basis for Mariemont  
Homes Limited Partnership on a HOME loan due to the City of Columbus  
in excess of $286,668.43 as homes are sold to existing tenants or  
low-income homebuyers. To reduce the interest rate on the current  
balance of the loan to zero. ($286,668.43)  
Read for the First Time  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to forgive  
the principal and accrued interest on a unit-by-unit basis for Kingsford  
Homes Limited Partnership on a HOME loan due to the City of Columbus  
in excess of $1,462,067.13 as homes are sold to existing tenants or  
low-income homebuyers. To reduce the interest rate on the current  
balance of the loan to zero. ($1,462,067.13)  
Read for the First Time  
0115-2026  
0116-2026  
FR-19  
FR-20  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to forgive  
the principal and accrued interest on a unit-by-unit basis for South East  
Columbus Homes Limited Partnership on a HOME loan due to the City of  
Columbus being more than $468,000.00 as homes are sold to existing  
tenants or low-income homebuyers. ($468,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to forgive  
the principal and accrued interest on a unit-by-unit basis for Southside  
Homes Limited Partnership on a HOME loan due to the City of Columbus  
totaling approximately $2,134,432.21 as homes are sold to existing  
tenants or low-income homebuyers. To reduce the interest rate on the  
current balance of the loan to zero. ($2,134,432.21)  
Read for the First Time  
0157-2026  
0224-2026  
FR-21  
FR-22  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a planned modification of a contract with Reliable Home Improvements of  
Ohio Inc., to increase funding in an amount up to $75,000.00 for lead  
abatement and healthy home repair services. ($75,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a not-for-profit service contract  
with the Center for Public Enterprise (CPE) in an amount up to $30,000  
to provide evaluation, research, and technical support for a mixed  
income pilot fund and program; and to authorize an appropriation and  
expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund. ($30,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
0245-2026  
FR-23  
To create a Yes In God’s Backyard (YIGBY) Pilot Program and to  
authorize the Directors of the Departments of Development, Building and  
Zoning Services, Public Utilities, and Public Service to promulgate rules  
and regulations as necessary to implement and administer that program.  
($0.00)  
Read for the First Time  
PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
3418-2025  
FR-24  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction  
contract with Danbert, Inc. for the Blueprint Miller Kelton Newton Bedford  
Permeable Pavement, and Newton Bedford Water Line Improvements  
projects; to authorize amendments to the 2025 Capital Improvement  
Budget; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to  
$8,176,756.60 from the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund and the  
Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund for the contract; to make this  
ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority  
approving loans for the project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to  
$2,000.00 from the Sanitary Bond Fund to pay for prevailing wage  
services. ($8,178,756.60)  
Read for the First Time  
3441-2025  
FR-25  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify  
and increase the contract with Jacobs Engineering Group for the JPWRP  
Digester Improvements project; to make this ordinance contingent upon  
the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for this project;  
to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds  
within the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund; and to authorize an  
expenditure of up to $11,446,186.00 from the Water Pollution Control  
Loan Fund to pay for the project. ($11,446,186.00)  
Read for the First Time  
3450-2025  
FR-26  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a professional engineering services contract modification with Arcadis  
U.S. Inc., for the Southerly Wastewater Treatment Plant Variable  
Frequency Drives & Harmonic Filter Upgrade project; to authorize the  
appropriation of funds in the WPCLF 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 $1,415,543.62  
from the WPCLF Loan Fund. ($1,415,543.62)  
Read for the First Time  
3458-2025  
FR-27  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract  
modification to add funding for the Urban Infrastructure Recovery Fund  
General Engineering Services contract with Dynotec, Inc.; to authorize an  
amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the  
transfer of funds and appropriation between projects in the Electricity  
Fund; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $99,992.48 from the  
Electricity Bond Fund for the contract modification. ($99,992.48)  
Read for the First Time  
0001-2026  
FR-28  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract  
modification with Resource International for the Construction  
Administration/Construction Inspection Services 2023-2025 contract for  
the Blueprint Miller Kelton Newton Bedford Permeable Pavement and  
Newton Bedford Water Line Improvements projects; to authorize an  
amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the  
appropriation and expenditure of up to $1,222,060.49 from the Water  
Pollution Control Loan Fund and the Water Supply Revolving Loan  
Account Fund for the contract; and to make this ordinance contingent  
upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving loans for the  
project. ($1,222,060.49)  
Read for the First Time  
0006-2026  
0032-2026  
FR-29  
FR-30  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify  
an existing contract with Bermex, Inc. to add additional funding to provide  
Water Meter Reading Services for the Division of Water; and to authorize  
the expenditure of $2,200,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund.  
($2,200,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
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 Agreements for the  
purchase of Sewer Treatment Chemicals for the Department of Public  
Utilities; and to authorize the expenditure of $4,467,500.00 from the  
Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund. ($4,467,500.00)  
Read for the First Time  
0033-2026  
FR-31  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify  
and increase the contract with Ascension Construction Solutions, LLC for  
the Waste Water Treatment Facilities Professional Construction  
Management Services project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025  
Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of funds and  
appropriation between projects in the Sanitary Bond Fund; and to  
authorize an expenditure of up to $1,989,574.00 from the Sanitary Bond  
Fund to pay for the contract modification. ($1,989,574.00)  
Read for the First Time  
0035-2026  
0038-2026  
FR-32  
FR-33  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a construction contract with Setterlin Building Company for the Elevator  
Improvements project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to  
$4,012,050.00 for the project. ($4,012,050.00)  
Read for the First Time  
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 Computers, Computer Parts, and  
Computer Accessories, for the Department of Public Utilities; and to  
authorize the expenditure of $300,000.00 from the Public Utilities  
Operating Funds. ($300,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
0039-2026  
FR-34  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this  
ordinance with the appropriate Purchase Agreements for the purchase of  
Cellular Voice and Wireless Data Communication Services from an  
existing Cooperative State of Ohio Term Contract established for such  
purpose by the State of Ohio, Department of Administrative Services  
Purchasing Office; and to authorize the expenditure of $220,000.00 split  
among the Water and Sanitary Sewer Operating Funds. ($220,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
0044-2026  
FR-35  
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 ADS Flow Monitoring Parts and  
Services for the Division of Water Reclamation; and to authorize the  
expenditure of $240,000.00 from the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund.  
($240,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
0047-2026  
FR-36  
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 mainline parts, materials, and water  
meters; and to authorize the expenditure of $280,000.00 within the Water  
Operating Fund. ($280,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
0051-2026  
FR-37  
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 Process Control Computer Supplies and  
Maintenance Services for the Division of Water; and to authorize the  
expenditure of $427,100.00 from the Water Operating Fund.  
($427,100.00)  
Read for the First Time  
0057-2026  
FR-38  
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 Centrex and Data Services for the  
Department of Public Utilities; and to authorize the expenditure of  
$1,030,000.00 split among the Water, Electricity, and Sanitary Sewer  
Operating Funds. ($1,030,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
0058-2026  
FR-39  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a professional engineering services contract modification with Hatch  
Associates Consultants, Inc., for the Southerly Water Reclamation Plant  
Power System Upgrade and Safety Improvements project; to authorize  
the appropriation of funds in the WPCLF Loan 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  
$1,596,426.44 within the WPCLF Loan Fund to pay for the contract  
modification. ($1,596,426.44)  
Read for the First Time  
0059-2026  
FR-40  
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 lab materials and supplies for the  
Division Of Water Reclamation; and to authorize the expenditure of  
$350,000.00 from the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund. ($350,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
0091-2026  
0100-2026  
FR-41  
FR-42  
To authorize the director of the Department of Public Utilities to execute  
those document(s) necessary to release a portion the City’s sanitary  
easement rights described and recorded in ORV 698, Page 2547,  
Recorder’s Office, Delaware County, Ohio. ($0.00)  
Read for the First Time  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with  
Tom Synnott Associates, Inc. DBA tsaADVET for software licenses,  
support, and maintenance of the Falcon Enterprise, Falcon DMS  
software; and to authorize the expenditure of $44,875.00 split between  
the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds.  
($44,875.00)  
Read for the First Time  
0117-2026  
0130-2026  
FR-43  
FR-44  
To authorize the director of the Department of Public Utilities to execute  
those document(s) necessary to release a portion of the City’s sanitary  
easement rights described and recorded in Instrument Number  
200202220048402, Recorder’s Office, Franklin County, Ohio. ($0.00)  
Read for the First Time  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to maintain membership with  
the Ohio Utilities Protection Service; and to authorize the expenditure of  
$66,651.87 split between the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and  
Stormwater Operating Funds. ($66,651.87)  
Read for the First Time  
RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
HARDIN  
0012-2026  
FR-45  
To amend existing sections 362.03, 362.053, 362.091, 362.096, 362.14,  
and 362.19 of Chapter 362 of the Columbus City Codes to include  
amendments and enactments required by HB 96, 136th General  
Assembly, concerning municipal income taxation. ($0.00)  
Shannon G. Hardin  
Sponsors:  
Read for the First Time  
WYCHE  
0237-2026  
To enact Chapter 181-Recycling Service Regulation-City Facilities.  
FR-46  
Christopher Wyche  
Sponsors:  
Read for the First Time  
CA  
CONSENT ACTIONS  
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION:  
DORANS  
0008X-2026  
CA-1  
To Recognize, Honor, and Celebrate Mike Knisley on his Retirement  
from the Ohio State Building and Construction Trades Council  
Sponsors:  
Rob Dorans, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy  
Day-Achauer, Melissa Green, Emmanuel V. Remy, Tiara Ross,  
Christopher Wyche and Shannon G. Hardin  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
REMY  
0024X-2026  
CA-2  
To honor, recognize and celebrate Commissioner Dr. Daniel Ajayi for his  
distinguished leadership and service on the North Linden Area  
Commission  
Sponsors:  
Emmanuel V. Remy, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla,  
Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Tiara Ross,  
Christopher Wyche and Shannon G. Hardin  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
HARDIN  
0009X-2026  
CA-3  
CA-4  
To honor, recognize, and celebrate the life of Florence Robin Williams,  
1975 - 2025  
Sponsors:  
Shannon G. Hardin, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla,  
Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel V.  
Remy, Tiara Ross and Christopher Wyche  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0011X-2026  
To Honor and Recognize the 60th Anniversary of Faith Mission  
Sponsors:  
Shannon G. Hardin, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla,  
Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel V.  
Remy, Tiara Ross and Christopher Wyche  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
3258-2025  
CA-5  
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the  
Office of Construction Management; to renew and increase the contract  
with Setterlin Building Company, for the Professional Construction  
Services - Task Order Basis project; for various Department of Public  
Safety tasks; to authorize a transfer and expenditure up to $32,211.85  
within the Safety G.O. Bonds Fund; and to authorize an amendment to  
the 2025 Capital Improvements Budget. ($32,211.85)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
3496-2025  
3503-2025  
0067-2026  
CA-6  
CA-7  
CA-8  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a  
Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Refuse Truck Parts  
with Best Equipment Co., Inc. in accordance with the sole source  
provisions of the Columbus City Code; and to authorize the expenditure  
of $1.00. ($1.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a  
Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Freightliner OEM  
Parts and Services with Fyda Freightliner Columbus, Inc. in accordance  
with the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Code; and to  
authorize the expenditure of $1.00. ($1.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a  
Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Liquid Sodium  
Bisulfite with Brenntag Mid-South, Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of  
$1.00; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR.  
DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
0006X-2026  
CA-10  
To 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 - Blossom Field Boulevard - Broad to Westbourne project; and  
to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
3373-2025  
3505-2025  
CA-11  
CA-12  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute  
those documents necessary for the transfer of a 0.015 acre portion of the  
right-of-way north of Stratford Way, and west of Chatfield Park. ($808.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the  
Director of Public Service to enter into a contract modification with  
TranSystems Corporation of Ohio in connection with the Bikeway -  
Sullivant Avenue Georgesville Road to S Wilson Road project; to  
authorize the expenditure of up to $500,000.00 from the Streets and  
Highways Bond Fund to pay for the project; and to declare an  
emergency. ($500,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0046-2026  
0071-2026  
0088-2026  
CA-13  
CA-14  
CA-15  
To authorize the Director of Public Service to grant consent and propose  
cooperation with the Director of the Ohio Department of Transportation to  
advance proposed improvements to I-71, I-70, I-270, I-670, and SR-315;  
and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of Public Service to grant consent and propose  
cooperation with the Director of the Ohio Department of Transportation to  
advance proposed improvements to I-71 and East Main Street; and to  
declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the directors of the Department of Public Service and the  
Department of Finance and Management to terminate agreements with  
the Capital Crossroads Special Improvements District related to the  
maintenance of nonstandard improvements in the public right-of-way in  
downtown Columbus; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter  
into a Master Maintenance Agreement with Safer Downtown, LLC for  
said improvements; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR.  
WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
3337-2025  
CA-16  
To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to accept a  
grant in the amount of $39,342.60 and enter into an agreement with the  
Franklin County Department of Job and Family Services to provide  
salary support for Rec Aides administering Afterschool Rec Club; to  
appropriate to $39,342.60 to the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund.  
($39,342.60)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
3338-2025  
3391-2025  
CA-17  
CA-18  
To authorize the City Auditor, on behalf of the Recreation and Parks  
Department, to create a new subfund within the City’s Special Purpose  
Fund to account for funds received that are intended to support the  
implementation of the Urban Forestry Master Plan. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the expenditure of $570,269.00 from the Recreation and  
Parks Operating Fund for the 2026 lease payments to PNC Bank  
National Association dba PNC Equipment Finance, LLC and Lake Erie  
Golf; to authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into the  
first year of a five-year lease agreement with PNC Equipment Finance,  
LLC and Lake Erie Golf for the lease payments and maintenance of 425  
golf riding carts and 13 specialty vehicles; and to declare an emergency.  
($570,269.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0222-2026  
CA-19  
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with  
Community Refugee and Immigration Services (CRIS) for general  
operating support on a predetermined, advance payment schedule; to  
authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood  
Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($50,000.00)  
Shannon G. Hardin  
Sponsors:  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, & LABOR: DORANS, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
3453-2025  
CA-20  
To authorize the expenditure of $500,000.00 from the Employee Benefits  
Fund or so much thereof as may be necessary for the purpose of  
reimbursing the Department of Recreation and Parks for City employees  
who register for a fitness and gym pass and employer-sponsored  
sporting activities. ($500,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. BARROSO DE  
PADILLA, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
3231-2025  
CA-21  
CA-22  
To authorize the Board of Health to enter into a contract with Equitas  
Health to continue to provide a harm reduction program, called Safe  
Point, from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026; to authorize the  
expenditure of $350,000.00 from the Health Opioid Recovery Fund; and  
to declare an emergency. ($350,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0002-2026  
To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept grant funds from  
the University of Washington in the amount of $512,389.00 and any  
additional funds for the Doxycycline Post-Exposure Prophylaxis  
Implementation Study grant program following receipt of executed  
agreement; to authorize the appropriation of $512,389.00, 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 for the Doxycycline  
Post-Exposure Prophylaxis Implementation Study grant program; and to  
declare an emergency. ($512,389.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0085-2026  
0099-2026  
CA-23  
CA-24  
To authorize the Board of Health to modify an existing contract with  
Mahogany Search partners.; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Board of Health to enter into a not-for-profit services  
contract with the Ohio State University Physicians, Inc., for specialized  
physician services for the Columbus Public Health Ben Franklin  
Tuberculosis Clinic for the period of January 1, 2026 through December  
31, 2026; to authorize the expenditure of $75,000.00 from the Health  
Department Grant Fund to pay the costs thereof; and to declare an  
emergency. ($75,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0114-2026  
0147-2026  
CA-25  
CA-26  
To authorize the Board of Health to enter into a contract with Stephanie K  
Starks, DBA Starks Counseling & Consultation Services LLC for crisis  
grief counseling services; to authorize the expenditure from the Health  
Departments Grants Fund to pay the costs thereof; and to declare an  
emergency. ($78,030.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to modify and extend  
the contract for the option to purchase HIV Testing Supplies with Abbott  
Laboratories Inc.; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: ROSS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
0008-2026  
0009-2026  
0010-2026  
0011-2026  
CA-27  
CA-28  
CA-29  
CA-30  
To accept the application (AN25-016) of Jose Rodrigo Hernandez for the  
annexation of certain territory containing 0.30± acres in Franklin  
Township. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To accept the application (AN25-018) of VIDA NUEVA Wesleyan Church  
for the annexation of certain territory containing 19.471± acres in  
Jackson Township. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To accept the application (AN25-019) of Central Ohio Investment  
Properties LLC for the annexation of certain territory containing 1.9±  
acres in Mifflin Township. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify  
and extend an existing escrow agreement with Community Housing  
Network Inc. (CHN). ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0025-2026  
0183-2026  
CA-31  
CA-32  
To set forth a statement of municipal services and zoning conditions to  
be provided to the area contained in a proposed annexation (AN25-028)  
of 0.2± Acres in Franklin Township to the city of Columbus as required by  
the Ohio Revised Code and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the appropriation of $23,000.00 from the unappropriated  
balance of the Housing/Business Tax Incentives Fund to the Department  
of Development to provide funds for recorder fees and licensing of  
software costs for the Housing Division; and to declare an emergency.  
($23,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0188-2026  
CA-33  
To authorize the Director of Development to modify a contract with Blind  
Eye Restoration LLC to extend the end date to February, 28 2027 to  
prevent a disruption in services, and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
0012X-2026  
0013X-2026  
0014X-2026  
0015X-2026  
CA-34  
CA-35  
CA-36  
CA-37  
To recognize and celebrate Naturewise Columbus as the Keep  
Columbus Beautiful Partner of the Year.  
Sponsors:  
Christopher Wyche, Emmanuel V. Remy, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes  
Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green,  
Tiara Ross and Shannon G. Hardin  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To recognize and celebrate St. Mark’s Lodge No. 7 as the Keep  
Columbus Beautiful Outstanding Adopt an Area Partner.  
Sponsors:  
Christopher Wyche, Emmanuel V. Remy, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes  
Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green,  
Tiara Ross and Shannon G. Hardin  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To recognize and celebrate Jennifer Hernandez as the Keep Columbus  
Beautiful Volunteer of the Year.  
Sponsors:  
Christopher Wyche, Emmanuel V. Remy, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes  
Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green,  
Tiara Ross and Shannon G. Hardin  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To recognize and celebrate Lisa Boggs as the recipient of the Keep  
Columbus Beautiful Lifetime Achievement Award.  
Sponsors:  
Christopher Wyche, Emmanuel V. Remy, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes  
Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green,  
Tiara Ross and Shannon G. Hardin  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0016X-2026  
0017X-2026  
3504-2025  
0016-2026  
CA-38  
CA-39  
CA-40  
CA-41  
To recognize and celebrate Off-Campus and Commuter Student  
Engagement at Ohio State University as the Keep Columbus Beautiful  
Group of the Year.  
Sponsors:  
Christopher Wyche, Emmanuel V. Remy, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes  
Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green,  
Tiara Ross and Shannon G. Hardin  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To celebrate Keep Columbus Beautiful’s 40th anniversary and to  
recognize their dedication to public service, community improvement,  
and environmental stewardship.  
Sponsors:  
Christopher Wyche, Emmanuel V. Remy, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes  
Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green,  
Tiara Ross and Shannon G. Hardin  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a maintenance  
agreement with, and to charge, the City of Upper Arlington for street  
lighting maintenance and electricity costs on Henderson Road from  
approximately Reed Road to Stonehaven Drive for land recently  
transferred to the City of Upper Arlington due to a boundary adjustment.  
($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the transfer of funds between projects within the Sanitary  
Sewer General Obligation Bond Fund; to amend the 2025 Capital  
Improvement Budget; to authorize the Director of Finance and  
Management to establish a contract with Ecoverse Industries Ltd. for the  
purchase and delivery of Star Screener for the Department of Public  
Utilities; to authorize the expenditure of up to $677,728.74 from the  
Sanitary Sewer General Obligation Bond Fund; and to declare an  
emergency. ($677,728.74)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0017-2026  
0018-2026  
CA-42  
CA-43  
To authorize and direct the City Auditor to authorize payment to The  
State of Ohio Department of Public Safety (Vendor #005089) per invoice  
approved by the Department Director (or designee) in an amount not to  
exceed $7,500.00; and to declare an emergency. ($7,500.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of Columbus Water and Power to execute  
those documents necessary to transfer ownership of a sanitary sewer to  
OhioHealth and vacation of the related easement rights; to authorize the  
waiver of the requirements of City Code for the sale of City-owned  
property and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0021-2026  
CA-44  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to execute  
loan documents necessary for a supplemental loan to increase the  
amount of a Water Pollution Control Loan Fund (WPCLF) loan to match  
the amount of the project cost for the Blueprint Hilltop - Eureka/Fremont  
Area Integrated Solution and Permeable Pavers project; and to declare  
an emergency. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
APPOINTMENTS  
A0003-2026  
CA-45  
Reappointment of Andrew E. Boy, CEO, United Schools Network, 1469  
East Main Street, Columbus, OH 43205 to serve on the Columbus Board  
of Health with new term dates of May 1, 2026 to April 20, 2030 (resume  
attached).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
A0005-2026  
A0006-2026  
A0007-2026  
A0014-2026  
CA-46  
CA-47  
CA-48  
CA-49  
Appointment of Lara Deleone, KeyBank, 88 E Broad St. Columbus, OH  
43215 to serve on the Downtown Columbus Inc. board replacing Bruce  
Soll with a new term expiration date of 12/31/28 (resume attached).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
ReAppointment of Dr. Frederic Bertley, COSI, 333 W Broad St.  
Columbus, OH 43215 to serve on the Downtown Columbus Inc. board  
with a new term expiration date of 7/7/28(resume attached).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
ReAppointment of Sandy Doyle-Ahern, EMHT, 5500 New Albany Rd.  
New Albany, OH 43054 to serve on the Downtown Columbus Inc. board  
with a new term expiration date of 7/7/28 (resume attached).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
Reappointment of Laurie Gunzelman, Gunzelman Architecture + Interiors,  
333 Stewart Ave. Columbus, OH 43206 to serve on the University Impact  
District Review Board with a new term expiration date of January 1,  
2029. (resume attached)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
A0015-2026  
CA-50  
Reappointment of Alvis Moore, 6919 Groveton Way, Reynoldsburg, OH  
43068, to serve on the Columbus Recreation and Parks Commission  
with a new term expiration date of December 31, 2030 (resume  
attached).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
Approval of the Consent Agenda  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Rob Dorans, including  
all the preceding items marked as having been approved on the Consent  
Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
SR  
EMERGENCY, POSTPONED AND 2ND READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION  
FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
2939-2025  
SR-1  
To make appropriations and transfers for the 12 months ending  
December 31, 2026 for other funds for various divisions; to authorize the  
City Auditor to make transfers as may be necessary; and to declare an  
emergency.  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Tiara Ross, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
2940-2025  
SR-2  
To make appropriations for the 12 months ending December 31, 2026,  
for selected other funds for various divisions, to authorize the City Auditor  
to make transfers as may be necessary, and to declare an emergency.  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Tiara Ross, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
0028-2026  
SR-3  
To appropriate and authorize the City Auditor to transfer $10,988,166.00  
within the Debt Retirement fund; to authorize the City Auditor, on behalf of  
the Department of Public Service, to appropriate $1,400,000.00 in the  
Mobility Debt Retirement - City Parking Meter Contribution Subfund; to  
authorize the expenditure for the purpose of providing secondary funding  
in the event that Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority cannot  
meet its debt obligations; and to declare an emergency.  
($12,388,166.00)  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De  
Padilla, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
0234-2026  
CA-9  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into contract  
with the Greater Columbus Convention and Visitors Bureau, dba  
Experience Columbus, for destination marketing services to promote  
and publicize the City of Columbus as a desirable location for  
conventions, trade shows, and similar events; to authorize the  
expenditure of $14,736,000.00 from the Hotel/Motel Excise Tax Fund; to  
authorize the expenditure of funds for reasonable food and non-alcoholic  
beverage expenses; and to declare an emergency. ($14,736,000.00)  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De  
Padilla, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS:  
BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
3305-2025  
SR-4  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
an Enterprise Zone Agreement with C5 Columbus SW Building 1, 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 $31,260,600.00 in real property improvements  
and the creation of forty-eight (48) net new full-time permanent positions  
with an estimated annual payroll of approximately $2,112,000.00. ($0.00)  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De  
Padilla, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
3306-2025  
SR-5  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
an Enterprise Zone Agreement with C5 Columbus SW Building 2, 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 $15,724,800.00 in real property improvements  
and the creation of twenty-five (25) net new full-time permanent positions  
with an estimated annual payroll of approximately $1,100,000.00. ($0.00)  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De  
Padilla, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR.  
DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
3133-2025  
SR-6  
To authorize and direct the City Auditor to appropriate funds within the  
Federal Transportation Grant Fund in connection with the Quick Build  
Toolkit; 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 Agreements for  
the purchase of water barriers, cones, and traffic barrels by the  
Department of Public Service, Division of Mobility & Parking Services; to  
authorize the expenditure of $357,038.00 from the Federal  
Transportation Grant Fund; and to authorize the Director of Public  
Service to establish a purchase order for various materials to be used for  
the Quick Build toolkit from existing Universal Term Contracts with Bain  
Enterprises and All in Safety Corp. for the purchase of water barriers,  
cones, and traffic barrels. ($357,038.00)  
A motion was made by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, seconded by Nancy  
Day-Achauer, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
0036-2026  
SR-7  
To transfer cash and appropriation between the Lucent Incentive District  
TIF Fund and the Lucent Incentive District TIF Capital Fund, as well as  
between the E. Broad Dominion TIF Fund and the E. Broad Dominion  
TIF Capital Fund; to appropriate funds within the Lucent Incentive District  
TIF Capital Fund and the E. Broad Dominion TIF Capital Fund; to  
authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with Shelly  
and Sands, Inc. for the Roadway - Blossom Field Blvd - Broad to  
Westbourne project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $3,312,787.59  
from the Lucent Incentive District TIF Capital Fund and E. Broad  
Dominion TIF Capital Fund for the project; and to declare an emergency.  
($3,312,787.59)  
A motion was made by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, seconded by Nancy  
Day-Achauer, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
0097-2026  
SR-8  
To appropriate $8,250,000.00 from the unappropriated balance of the  
Municipal Motor Vehicle License Tax Fund for anticipated 2026  
expenditures for the Department of Public Service, Divisions of  
Infrastructure Management and Traffic Management; and to declare an  
emergency. ($8,250,000.00)  
A motion was made by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, seconded by Nancy  
Day-Achauer, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. ROSS, VICE CHR. ALL  
MEMBERS  
3467-2025  
SR-9  
To authorize and direct the City Attorney to settle the lawsuit captioned  
Ryan Pitts v. Emily Geier et al., United States District Court Case No.  
2:25-cv-875; to authorize the expenditure of the sum of Thirty Thousand  
Dollars and No Cents ($30,000.00) in settlement of the lawsuit; to  
authorize the transfer of $30,000.00 within the General Fund; and to  
declare an emergency. ($30,000.00)  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Tiara Ross, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
0020-2026  
SR-10  
To authorize the appropriation of $4,921,832.27 from the 2026  
unappropriated balance of the Franklin County Municipal Court Special  
Funds to the Franklin County Municipal Court for all anticipated  
expenses; and to declare an emergency. ($4,921,832.27)  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Tiara Ross, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: ROSS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
0056-2026  
SR-11  
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 service contract  
with Mann Roofing & Construction LLC for the Division of Housing’s Roof  
Replacement Program, in an amount up to $350,000.00, using  
Affordable Housing Taxable Bond funds; to waive the provisions of  
Columbus City Codes Sections 111.14 and 329.09 for the Roof  
Replacement Program; to authorize the transfer and expenditure of  
$350,000.00; 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; to authorize reimbursement of expenditures  
incurred prior to the creation of a Purchase Order; to waive the  
competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Code; and to declare  
an emergency. ($350,000.00)  
A motion was made by Tiara Ross, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
0031-2026  
SR-12  
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 Water Treatment Chemicals for the  
Department of Public Utilities; to authorize the expenditure of  
$30,400,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund; and to declare an  
emergency. ($30,400,000.00)  
A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Tiara Ross, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
HARDIN  
0064-2026  
SR-13  
To amend section 111.01 of the Columbus City Codes, pertaining to  
Council meetings and hearings; to allow Council flexibility to determine  
summer recess. ($0.00)  
Shannon G. Hardin  
Sponsors:  
A motion was made by Shannon G. Hardin, seconded by Christopher Wyche,  
that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
DORANS  
0134-2026  
SR-14  
To adopt the Columbus Growth Strategy as an amendment to the  
Columbus Citywide Planning Policies that will continue to guide the next  
generation of growth and development in Columbus. ($0.00)  
Rob Dorans and Shannon G. Hardin  
Sponsors:  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Christopher Wyche, that this  
Ordinance be Amended as submitted to the Clerk. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla,  
that this Ordinance be Approved as Amended. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
ADJOURNMENT  
A motion was made by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, seconded by Nicholas  
Bankston, to adjourn this Regular Meeting. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
ADJOURNED AT 7:05 PM  
THERE WILL BE NO COUNCIL MEETING ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2026.  
THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL WILL BE MONDAY, FEBRUARY  
9, 2026.