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Agenda - Final  
Columbus City Council  
Monday, March 23, 2026  
5:00 PM  
City Council Chambers, Rm 231  
REGULAR MEETING NO. 13 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, MARCH 23, 2026 at 5:00  
P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.  
ROLL CALL  
READING AND DISPOSAL OF THE JOURNAL  
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE JOURNAL  
COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS RECEIVED BY CITY CLERK'S OFFICE  
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C0012-2026  
THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE  
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2026  
New Type: D-1  
To: CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL OF COLORADO LLC  
Chipotle 5319  
2882 Stelzer Rd.  
Columbus, OH 43219  
Permit #: 01437415-255  
Transfer Type: C-1, C-2  
To: Grandview Carryout LLC  
Grandview Carryout  
1355 Grandview Ave  
Columbus, OH 43212  
From: 14 0 GRANVIEW LLC  
14-0 CARRYOUT  
1355 Grandview Ave  
Columbus, OH 43212  
Permit #: 10014177-1  
New Type: C-1, C-2  
To: Italian Village Carryout LLC  
1041 Summit St.  
Columbus, OH 43201  
Permit #: 10011597-1  
New Type: D-5  
To: FIREBIRDS OF NEW ALBANY LLC  
FIREBIRDS WOOD FIRED GRILL  
6036 N Hamilton Rd  
Columbus, OH 43081  
Permit #: 02738335-1  
New Type: D-3  
To: Off Da Bone Kitchen & Bar LLC  
OFF DA BONE KITCHEN & BAR  
1223 E Long St  
Columbus, OH 43203  
Permit #: 10013935-1  
Advertise Date: 3/28/2026  
Agenda Date:3/23/2026  
Return Date: 4/2/2026  
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION  
DAY-ACHAUER  
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0069X-2026  
To Recognize and Celebrate the Centennial High School Girls Basketball  
Team for Winning Back-to-Back City League Championships.  
Sponsors:  
Nancy Day-Achauer, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso  
De Padilla, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel V.  
Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche and Shannon G.  
Hardin  
GREEN  
3
To honor Local Matters during National Nutrition Month  
0067X-2026  
Sponsors:  
Melissa Green, Christopher Wyche, Nicholas Bankston,  
Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Emmanuel V. Remy, Tiara Ross and Shannon G.  
Hardin  
WYCHE  
4
0066X-2026  
To encourage the State Legislature of Ohio to pass legislation to allow for  
the creation of a Community Energy Pilot Program.  
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  
HARDIN  
5
0059X-2026  
To Honor and Recognize April as Jazz Appreciation Month and April 30th,  
2026, as International Jazz Day  
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  
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0070X-2026  
To honor and recognize the heroism of Department of Water and Power  
employee Charles Coleman.  
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  
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA  
FR FIRST READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION  
FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
FR-1  
0506-2026  
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the  
Office of Construction Management; to renew and increase the contracts  
with BOMAR Construction Company, Inc., for the Professional  
Construction Services - Task Order Basis project; and to authorize an  
expenditure up to $257,500.00 within the Construction Management  
Capital Improvements Bond Fund. ($257,500.00)  
WBE Participation; SLBE Participation  
FR-2  
0508-2026  
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the  
Office of Construction Management; to renew and increase the contracts  
with HEAPY Engineering, Inc., for the Professional Engineering Services -  
Task Order Basis project; to authorize an expenditure up to $250,000.00  
within the Construction Management Capital Improvements Bond Fund;  
and to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvements  
Budget. ($250,000.00)  
FR-3  
0517-2026  
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the  
Office of Construction Management; to modify and increase the contracts  
with Setterlin Building Company, for the Professional Construction  
Services - Task Order Basis project; and to authorize an expenditure up  
to $257,500.00 within the Construction Management Capital  
Improvements Bond Fund. ($257,500.00)  
FR-4  
0530-2026  
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the  
Office of Construction Management; to renew and increase the contracts  
with DesignLevel, LLC, for the Professional Engineering Services - Task  
Order Basis project; to authorize an expenditure up to $250,000.00 within  
the Construction Management Capital Improvements Fund; and to  
authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvements Budget.  
($250,000.00)  
WBE Participation; SLBE Participation  
FR-5  
0652-2026  
To authorize the City Auditor to modify and extend the existing contract  
with Dayforce US, Inc. for the renewal of the Dayforce software  
subscription, support, hardware, and services; to authorize the  
expenditure of $2,400,000.00 from the Department of Technology  
operating fund; to authorize the expenditure of $80,000.00 from the  
Employee Benefits fund. ($2,480,000.00)  
FR-6  
FR-7  
FR-8  
0706-2026  
0755-2026  
0778-2026  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a  
Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Sewer Maintenance  
Equipment Parts and Services with Best Equipment Company, Inc. in  
accordance with the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Code;  
and to authorize the expenditure of $1.00. ($1.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to modify a  
contract with Granicus, LLC for the Government Experience Engagement  
Cloud platform; and to authorize the expenditure of $252,676.46 from the  
Department of Technology, Information Services Operating Fund.  
($252,676.46)  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to modify and extend  
the contract for the option to purchase Small Tools with W. W. Grainger,  
Inc., Hilti Inc. and F & F Industrial Equipment Corporation. ($0.00)  
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS: BANKSTON,  
CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
FR-9  
0637-2026  
To accept the application (AN25-025) of David and Kristy Clark, Joseph  
Sofio, Eric Steinmann, and Bradley A. Wilkinson for the annexation of  
certain territory containing 15.3± acres in Franklin Township. ($0.00)  
FR-10 0768-2026  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development or his  
assignee to execute any and all necessary agreements and deeds for  
conveyance of title of one parcel of real property (960-962 E Cherry St.)  
held in the Land Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program. ($0.00)  
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR.  
DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
FR-11 0448-2026  
To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer  
of funds within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to appropriate funds  
within the Street and Highway Improvement Fund; to authorize the  
Director of Public Service to enter into a contract modification with  
Orchard, Hiltz & McCliment, Inc. dba OHM Advisors in connection with the  
Roadway - Livingston Avenue - Alum Creek Trail to James Road project;  
and to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,043,333.00 from the Streets  
and Highways Bond Fund and the Street and Highway Improvement Fund  
to pay for the project. ($1,043,333.00)  
FR-12 0628-2026  
To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a professional  
services contract with Burgess & Niple, Inc. for the Roadway  
Improvements - Multimodal Engagement and Planning 2026 project; and  
to authorize the expenditure of up to $300,000.00 from the Mobility  
Operating Fund to pay for this contract. ($300,000.00)  
FR-13 0639-2026  
FR-14 0654-2026  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute  
those documents necessary for the City to legally allow a canopy to  
encroach into the public right-of-way on the east side of South Front  
Street. ($0.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service and the  
Director of Recreation and Parks to terminate the current agreements  
with Columbus Downtown Development Corporation related to the  
maintenance of artistic cabinet wraps in the public right-of-way; and to  
authorize the Director of Public Service and the Director of Recreation  
and Parks to enter into a Master Maintenance Agreement with Columbus  
Downtown Development Corporation for said features. ($0.00)  
FR-15 0692-2026  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute  
grant agreements with the Ohio Department of Transportation relative to  
the Highway Safety Improvement Program, to accept and expend  
awarded grant funds, and to issue refunds, if necessary, for approved  
projects. ($0.00)  
FR-16 0722-2026  
FR-17 0747-2026  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute  
those documents necessary for the transfer of a 0.171 acre portion of the  
right-of-way near 1134 Shoemaker Ave to Columbus Compost Coalition  
LLC. ($0.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute  
those documents necessary to release a general utility easement on a  
portion of Goshen Road to the Columbus Regional Airport Authority.  
($0.00)  
NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR. WYCHE, VICE  
CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
FR-18 0671-2026  
To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into  
year one (1) of a three (3) year contract, subject to annual appropriations  
and approval of the contract by the Columbus City Council, with V.A.T.,  
Inc. for bus transportation services; to authorize the expenditure of  
$123,300.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund.  
($123,300.00)  
FR-19 0676-2026  
To authorize the transfer of $311,000.00 from the Hotel/Motel Tax Fund to  
the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund for the support of music  
licensing, and Jazz & Rib Fest and CBUS Soul Fest; to authorize the  
appropriation of $311,000.00 in the Recreation and Parks Operating  
Fund. ($311,000.00)  
FR-20 0681-2026  
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to accept additional  
grant funding, in the amount of $493.80, from Ohio Department of  
Transportation (ODOT) for the Franklinton Loop - Souder Avenue Trail  
Connector Project; and to authorize the appropriation of $493.80 in the  
Recreation and Parks Grant Fund. ($493.80)  
WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, & LABOR: DORANS, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
FR-21 0710-2026  
To authorize the Interim Director of the Department of Human Resources  
to enter into a contract modification with Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC  
to provide employee benefits and wellness consulting services; to add  
money from April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027; and to authorize the  
expenditure of $425,000.00 from the employee benefits fund.  
($425,000.00)  
FR-22 0783-2026  
To authorize the Interim Director of the Department of Human Resources  
to expend $30,000.00, or so much thereof as may be necessary, from the  
Employee Benefits Fund for the Ohio AFSCME Care Plan for Hearing  
Aid Benefits for AFSCME and CWA employees. ($30,000.00)  
HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA,  
VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
FR-23 0548-2026  
To authorize and direct the Office of CelebrateOne to enter into a grant  
agreement with Restoring Our Own Through Transformation (R.O.O.T.T.)  
to support community-oriented Perinatal Support Doula care; to authorize  
expenditure within the General Fund of $250,000.00. ($250,000.00)  
FR-24 0549-2026  
To authorize the Executive Director of the Office of CelebrateOne, on  
behalf of the Office of the Mayor, to execute a not-for-profit service  
contract with Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio for a Summer Youth  
Workforce & Career Development Program in support of the  
CelebrateOne goal to improve reproductive health planning; and to  
authorize the expenditure of $140,000.00 from the General Fund.  
($140,000.00)  
PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. ROSS, VICE CHR. ALL  
MEMBERS  
FR-25 0251-2026  
To authorize the Director of Public Safety, on behalf of the Division of  
Support Services, to enter into a new contract for maintenance with  
Cincinnati Bell, Inc. dba Agile Network Builders, LLC, for network  
connectivity between the City’s communication towers and the  
dispatching centers; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the  
Columbus City Code; and to authorize an expenditure of $141,360.00  
from the General Fund. ($141,360.00)  
HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: ROSS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
FR-26 0837-2026  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Building and Zoning  
Services to modify the professional services contract with Lisa Wise  
Consulting, Inc. to extend the contract end date from May 8, 2026 to May  
8, 2028. ($0.00)  
PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
FR-27 0175-2026  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a sole source  
Indefinite Quantity Agreement with Operator Training Committee of Ohio,  
Inc. for utility operations and maintenance training services; and to  
authorize the expenditure of $97,000.00 split between the Sanitary Sewer  
and Water Operating Funds. ($97,000.00)  
FR-28 0379-2026  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew and increase a sole  
source service agreement with Arcadis U.S., Inc. for the Orion Project  
Management Information System Support Services application for use by  
the Departments of Public Utilities, Finance and Management, Public  
Service, and Recreation and Parks; and to authorize the expenditure of  
$158,729.00 split among the Electricity, Water, Sewerage, and  
Stormwater Operating Funds, $25,408.00 from the Finance and  
Management Department's General Operating Fund, $73,491.00 from the  
Public Service Department Operating Fund, and $15,572.00 from the  
Recreation and Parks Operating Fund. ($273,200.00)  
FR-29 0460-2026  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew the contract with The  
Paul Peterson Co., Safety Division, Inc., for installation, repair, and  
maintenance of new and existing fencing, gates, and controllers in and  
around the Department of Public Utilities locations to maintain security;  
and to authorize the expenditure of $81,000.00 from within the Public  
Utilities Operating Funds. ($81,000.00)  
FR-30 0473-2026  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify  
the subrecipient agreements with Power a Clean Future Ohio and  
Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission for the Climate Pollution  
Reduction Grant, to authorize the transfer of $77,546.62 within the  
Electricity Grant Fund, and to authorize the expenditure of $85,000.00  
from the Electricity Grant Fund. ($85,000.00)  
FR-31 0606-2026  
FR-32 0720-2026  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
an agreement and all necessary amendments with the State of Ohio,  
Department of Transportation (ODOT), for the Division of Water  
Reclamation to provide interstate pump station maintenance and receive  
reimbursement from the State. ($0.00)  
To authorize the director of the Department of Public Utilities to execute  
those document(s) necessary to release a portion the City’s stormwater  
easement rights described and recorded in Instrument Number  
201509300138244, Recorder’s Office, Franklin County, Ohio. ($0.00)  
FR-33 0765-2026  
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 Wood Utility Poles for the Department of  
Public Utilities; and to authorize the expenditure of $350,000.00 within the  
Electricity Operating Fund. ($350,000.00)  
ZONING: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
REZONINGS/AMENDMENTS  
FR-34 0838-2026  
To rezone 5311-5313 RENNER RD. (43228), being 0.35± acres located  
on the south side of Renner Road; 275± feet west of Atlas Street, From:  
ARLD, Apartment Residential District, To: L-I, Limited Institutional District  
(Rezoning #Z25-041).  
VARIANCES  
FR-35 0815-2026  
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3,  
residential district; and 3312.49(C), Required parking, of the Columbus  
City Codes; for the property located at 1107 E. MOUND ST. (43205), to  
allow a daycare center with reduced required parking in the R-3,  
Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-080).  
FR-36 0818-2026  
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.02, R-rural  
district; 3321.05(B)(2), Vision clearance; and 3332.06, R-rural area  
district requirements, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property  
located at 5751 SOVEREIGN ST. (43235), to allow a two-unit dwelling  
with reduced development standards in the R, Rural District (Council  
Variance #CV25-079).  
FR-37 0839-2026  
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3349.04(a)(c), Height,  
area and yard regulations, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property  
located at 5311-5313 RENNER RD. (43228), to reduce required  
development standards in the L-I, Limited Institutional District and I,  
Institutional District, and to revoke Ordinance #2712-92 (CV92-089),  
passed January 11, 1993, and Ordinance #0063-2024 (CV23-110)  
passed January 8, 2024 (Council Variance #CV26-007).  
FR-38 0841-2026  
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3353.03, Permitted  
Uses, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2515  
LOCKBOURNE RD. (43207), to allow accessory storage in the C-2,  
Commercial District (Council Variance #CV25-134).  
CA  
CONSENT ACTIONS  
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION:  
BANKSTON  
CA-1  
0058X-2026  
To Celebrate the 1st Church Anniversary of Antioch Jordan Baptist  
Church  
Sponsors:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy  
Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel V.  
Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche and Shannon G.  
Hardin  
DORANS  
CA-2  
0061X-2026  
To Congratulate Niki Yemi as the 2026 George Meany Community  
Service Award Recipient  
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  
To Congratulate Joe Wing as the 2026 George Meany Award Recipient  
CA-3  
CA-4  
0062X-2026  
0063X-2026  
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  
To Congratulate Joe Begeny as the 2026 George Meany Community  
Leadership Award Recipient  
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  
CA-5  
CA-6  
0064X-2026  
0065X-2026  
To Congratulate Michael Stinziano as the 2026 George Meany  
Community Leadership Award Recipient  
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  
To Congratulate Myles Wilson as the 2026 George Meany Youth Services  
Award Recipient  
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  
WYCHE  
CA-7  
0068X-2026  
To honor, recognize, and celebrate the life of Mickey M. Tate, 1956 -  
2026  
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  
HARDIN  
CA-8 0060X-2026  
To Recognize and Congratulate Pastor Reginald J. Taylor on his 1st  
Pastoral Anniversary  
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  
FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
CA-9  
2263-2025  
To authorize and direct the City Auditor to authorize payment to the  
Webster Patrick C dba Capitol City Cylinder and Seals LLC, per invoice  
approved by the Department Director (or designee) in an amount not to  
exceed $12,326.74 from Fleet Management Operating Budget; and to  
declare an emergency. ($12,326.74)  
CA-10 0564-2026  
CA-11 0565-2026  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a  
Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Ventrac Parts with  
Jerry Pate Turf & Irrigation Inc.; and to authorize the expenditure of $1.00.  
($1.00)  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into four (4)  
contracts for the option to purchase Auto Body Repair Services with  
Jones Matthew DBA A-tec Auto Body LLC, Keens Auto Body Inc, OHF1  
LLC DBA Capital Ford of Columbus and Skinner Diesel Services Inc;  
and to authorize the expenditure of $4.00. ($4.00)  
CA-12 0607-2026  
CA-13 0693-2026  
To authorize the City Treasurer to renew its contract for gift card banking  
services with US Bank NA for the period April 1, 2026, through March 31,  
2027; and to declare and emergency. ($0.00)  
To authorize the City Auditor to modify an agreement with OnActuate  
Consulting US Inc. to add additional funding ($693,000.00) for the first of  
four annual renewal options subject to Council approval and appropriation  
for supplemental professional support, consulting and technical services  
for D365, Azure, point of sale, and power platform; to authorize the  
expenditure of $693,000.00, from the Department of Technology  
operating fund; and to declare an emergency. ($693,000.00)  
CA-14 0699-2026  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to modify and extend three (3) Universal Term Contracts for the option to  
purchase Janitorial Supplies with Hillyard Inc , Carmens’s Distribution  
System Inc., and Key 4 Supply Inc., and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
CA-15 0718-2026  
CA-16 0772-2026  
To authorize the City Treasurer to renew its contract for banking services  
with JP Morgan Chase Bank; to authorize the expenditure of $2,500.00  
from various funds within the City; and to declare an emergency.  
($2,500.00)  
To authorize the City Treasurer to renew its contract for investment  
advisory services with Meeder Public Funds, Inc., for the period from April  
1, 2026, to March 31, 2027; and to authorize the expenditure of up to  
252,000.00 from the general fund: and to declare and emergency.  
($252,000.00)  
CA-17 0774-2026  
CA-18 0797-2026  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to modify and extend  
the Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Centrex services  
with AT&T Enterprises, LLC; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
To authorize the City Treasurer to renew its contract for banking services  
with Fifth Third Bank; to authorize the expenditure of $30,000.00 from the  
City Treasurer’s budget for investment safekeeping, smart safes and  
various banking services; and to declare an emergency. ($30,000.00)  
CA-19 0884-2026  
To authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood  
Initiatives subfund in support of vehicle acquisition for the executive  
protection unit; and to declare an emergency. ($40,000.00)  
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS: BANKSTON,  
CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
CA-20 0586-2026  
To accept the application (AN25-003) of City of Columbus Department of  
Public Service (DPS) for the annexation of certain territory containing  
0.098± acres in Blendon Township. ($0.00)  
CA-21 0663-2026  
To authorize the Director of Development to enter into a grant agreement  
with the Lincoln Theatre Association to renovate the existing space and  
location to support daily operations and programming; to authorize the  
expenditure of $402,000.00 from the Development Taxable Bond Fund; to  
authorize the advancement of funds on a predetermined schedule  
provided in the terms of the agreement; and to declare an emergency.  
($402,000.00)  
CA-22 0709-2026  
To authorize the Director of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion to enter  
into a professional services contract with BBC Research & Consulting,  
Inc. for up to $374,462.00 to conduct an Availability Study; to authorize the  
expenditure of $202,347.35 from the general fund, or so much thereof as  
may be necessary; and to declare an emergency. ($202,347.35)  
CA-23 0771-2026  
CA-24 0780-2026  
To set forth a statement of municipal services and zoning conditions to be  
provided to the area contained in a proposed annexation (AN26-001) of  
4.23± Acres in Prairie Township to the city of Columbus as required by  
the Ohio Revised Code and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with the  
Columbus Urban League in support of the CULYP Inaugural Legacy Gala;  
to authorize an expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund;  
and to declare an emergency. ($10,000.00)  
Sponsors:  
Nicholas Bankston and Tiara Ross  
CA-25 0784-2026  
CA-26 0789-2026  
To authorize the Department of Development to transfer appropriation of  
$1,277,011.00 of its 2026 general fund appropriation between divisions  
and object classes; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion to enter  
into a single event sponsorship agreement with Ohio Black Expo, a local  
non-profit organization, in support of the Ohio Black Expo event week; to  
authorize the expenditure of $50,000.00 within the General Fund; and to  
declare an emergency. ($50,000.00)  
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR.  
DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
CA-27 0561-2026  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute  
those documents necessary for the transfer of a 0.023 acre portion of  
right-of-way near Stewart Avenue to Lucas Melicoff-Byrnes and Hector  
Melicoff-Byrnes. ($8,080.00)  
CA-28 0604-2026  
To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a contract  
modification with CTL Engineering, Inc for the Roadway - Material Testing  
and Inspection 2024 project; to authorize the expenditure of up to  
$500,000.00 from the Private Construction Inspection Fund and the  
Construction Inspection Fund to pay for the contract; and to declare an  
emergency. ($500,000.00)  
CA-29 0661-2026  
CA-30 0733-2026  
To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a contract  
modification with WSP USA, Inc in connection with the Bikeway-Cassady  
Ave - 7th to Plaza Properties Boulevard project; to authorize the  
expenditure of up to $250,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond  
Fund to pay for the project; and to declare an emergency. ($250,000.00)  
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to associate all  
General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the  
appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreement for the  
purchase of parking meter payment systems from Cale America Inc. dba  
Flowbird for the Division of Mobility & Parking Services; to authorize the  
expenditure of up to $175,000.00 from the Mobility Enterprise Operating  
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($175,000.00)  
CA-31 0773-2026  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a  
contract for the option to purchase Thermoplastic Glass Beads with  
Gentem USA Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00; and to declare an  
emergency. ($1.00)  
NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR. WYCHE, VICE  
CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
CA-32 0697-2026  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to extend  
an existing grant agreement with South Side Thrive Collaborative through  
July 31, 2026; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
CA-33 0734-2026  
To amend Ordinance No. 3101-2025, passed by Columbus City Council  
on December 8, 2025, to change the Linden Economic Development  
Alliance's fiscal agent from Greater Linden Business Network to  
Community Shares of Mid Ohio for the implementation of the One Linden  
Plan; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, & LABOR: DORANS, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
CA-34 0330-2026  
CA-35 0335-2026  
CA-36 0337-2026  
CA-37 0338-2026  
CA-38 0491-2026  
To authorize an appropriation of $47,000.00 from the unappropriated  
balance of the Citywide Training Entrepreneurial Fund to allow the  
Department of Human Resources to enhance the training supplies,  
equipment, and course offerings at the Citywide Training and  
Development Center; and to declare an emergency. ($47,000.00)  
To authorize the Interim Director of the Department of Human Resources  
to modify the Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Safety Professional  
Services contract with Safex Inc. to add funds; to authorize the  
expenditure of up to $130,000.00 from the Employee Benefits Fund for  
this contract; and declare an emergency. ($130,000.00)  
To authorize the Interim Director of the Department of Human Resources  
to modify the Defense Medical Examination and/or File Review contract  
with MedQuest Evaluators to add funds; to authorize the expenditure of up  
to $45,000.00 from the Employee Benefits Fund for this contract; and  
declare an emergency. ($45,000.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Human Resources to  
modify the Workers Compensation TPA contract with Sedgwick Claims  
Management Services to add funds; to authorize the expenditure of up to  
$55,000.00 from the Employee Benefits Fund for this contract; and  
declare an emergency. ($55,000.00)  
To authorize the City Attorney, on behalf of the Department of Human  
Resources, to modify an existing agreement for special legal counsel  
services with Porter, Wright, Morris & Arthur, LLP; to authorize an  
expenditure up to $75,000.00 within the Employee Benefits Fund; to  
authorize the reimbursement of expenses incurred prior to the issuance of  
a purchase order from and after December 1, 2025; and to declare an  
emergency. ($75,000.00)  
CA-39 0696-2026  
CA-40 0880-2026  
To grant an extension of injury leave for Officer John Doe for the period  
February 1, 2026 to July 14, 2026, as recommended by the Board of  
Industrial Relations; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Office of Education to extend an existing  
contract with W.E. Upjohn Unemployment Trustee Corporation for  
program evaluation services in support of the Columbus Promise  
program to June 30, 2026; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA,  
VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
CA-41 0615-2026  
To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept grant funds from  
The Ohio State University in the amount of $47,174.00 and any additional  
funds for the OSU SUD Intervention Grant program following receipt of  
executed agreement; to authorize the appropriation of $47,147.00, 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 OSU SUD Intervention  
Grant program; and to declare an emergency. ($47,147.00)  
CA-42 0677-2026  
To authorize the Board of Health to enter into a contract with Health  
Access, LLC for the Ryan White Part A HIV Care Grant Program for the  
provision of services allowable under the grant for persons with HIV or  
AIDS in central Ohio; to authorize the expenditure from the Health  
Department Grants Fund to pay the costs thereof; and to declare an  
emergency. ($99,000.00)  
CA-43 0713-2026  
To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept grant funds from the  
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in the amount of  
$550,000.00 and any additional funds for the HIV Epidemic Care grant  
program; to authorize the appropriation of $550,000.00, and any  
additional funds awarded from the unapppropriated balance of the Health  
Department Grants Fund; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer  
appropriations between object classes for the HIV Epidemic Care grant  
program; and to declare an emergency. ($550,000.00)  
CA-44 0732-2026  
To authorize the Board of Health to enter into initial contracts with  
qualified vendors, modify those contracts if portions of previously  
appropriated and encumbered funds are unused, and reallocate unused  
funds by entering into contracts with newly identified and qualified vendors  
pursuant to federal requirements, for the Ending the HIV Epidemic Grant  
Program for the provision of services allowable under the grant for  
persons with HIV or AIDS in central Ohio; to authorize the expenditure of  
$245,047.38 from the Health Department Grants Fund to pay the costs  
thereof; to waive applicable provisions of City Code 329; and to declare  
an emergency. ($245,047.38)  
PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. ROSS, VICE CHR. ALL  
MEMBERS  
CA-45 0443-2026  
To authorize the City Auditor to process a transfer from the Division of  
Fire, DOJ OJP COSSAP RREACT Grant Program to the General Fund;  
and to declare an emergency. ($26,640.43)  
CA-46 0454-2026  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director, on behalf of the  
Department of Public Safety, to associate all general budget reservations  
resulting from this ordinance with the Universal Term Contract with  
Motorola Solutions Inc. and issue a purchase order for radio  
communications equipment in the amount of $207,151.81; to amend the  
2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of  
$207,151.81 between projects in the Safety Voted Bond Fund; to  
authorize the expenditure of $207,151.81 from the Safety Voted Bond  
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($207,151.81)  
CA-47 0493-2026  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to associate any and  
all budget reservations resulting from this ordinance with the purchase  
agreement with Cellco Partnership dba Verizon Wireless for wireless  
voice, data, GPS, modem services, and equipment; to authorize the  
expenditure of $200,000.00 from the Department of Public Safety's  
general fund budget; and to declare an emergency. ($200,000.00)  
CA-48 0497-2026  
CA-49 0557-2026  
CA-50 0584-2026  
CA-51 0600-2026  
To authorize and direct the Director of Public Safety to renew the existing  
contract with ZOLL Medical Corporation on behalf of the Division of Fire  
as authorized by Ordinance 0977-2022 for extended warranty and  
preventative maintenance services for the ZOLL devices; and to authorize  
the expenditure of $91,705.32 from the General Fund. ($91,705.32)  
To amend Ordinance No. 2173-2025 to correct the vendor’s name as a  
result of a corporate conversion from Emergency Networking, Inc. to  
Emergency Networking, LLC; to amend the contracting party from  
Emergency Networking, Inc. to Tyler Technologies, Inc. dba Emergency  
Networking, LLC; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
To authorize the payment of $6,230.64 to Firefighter Timothy J. Gribble  
for vacation leave that accumulated in excess of the maximum amount  
established by the current Collective Bargaining Agreement between the  
City of Columbus and Columbus Fire Fighters Union Local #67 I.A.F.F.  
($6,230.64)  
To authorize an appropriation of $150,000.00 from the unappropriated  
balance of the General Government Grant Fund to the Division of Police;  
to authorize and direct the Director of Public Safety to enter into an  
agreement with The Ohio State University for the OSU-CPD Crime  
Interdiction Security Initiative; and to declare an emergency.  
($150,000.00)  
CA-52 0614-2026  
CA-53 0627-2026  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter into  
a contract with Columbus Humane to assist in the performance of animal  
cruelty investigations; to authorize the expenditure of $325,000.00 from  
the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($325,000.00)  
To authorize the Director of Public Safety, on behalf of the Division of  
Fire, to modify all contracts and agreements with Elite Fire Services, LLC  
dba Elite Fire Services by assigning past, present and future contracts  
and agreements to Fire Protection Pros, LLC dba Elite Fire Services;  
and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
CA-54 0642-2026  
To authorize the Administrative and Presiding Judge of the Franklin  
County Municipal Court to modify the first year of a four-year contract with  
Svetlana Ball, DBA Ohio Translation Services, LLC for foreign language  
interpreter services for the Franklin County Municipal Court; to authorize  
the additional expenditure of an amount not to exceed $350,000.00 from  
the general fund; and to declare an emergency. ($350,000.00)  
CA-55 0643-2026  
To authorize the Administrative and Presiding Judge of the Franklin  
County Municipal Court to enter into the first year of a contract with  
Behavioral Science Specialists, LLC, for the provision of competency  
evaluations and examinations of defendants; to authorize the expenditure  
of up to an amount not to exceed $345,000.00 from the general fund; and  
to declare an emergency. ($345,000.00)  
CA-56 0714-2026  
CA-57 0717-2026  
To authorize the City Attorney, on behalf of the Department of Public  
Utilities, to enter into contract with Grossman & Kelly, LLP for special  
legal counsel services regarding potential Legal Action pertaining to the  
costs and harms from microplastics, including TPW such as cigarette  
butts, against responsible parties; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
To authorize the City Attorney, on behalf of the Department of Public  
Safety, to enter into contract with Grossman & Kelly, LLP for special legal  
counsel services regarding potential Legal Action pertaining to the  
possible presence, use, and remediation of PFAS, including AFFF, at or  
affecting City facilities, equipment, operations, personnel, property, or  
service areas; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
CA-58 0736-2026  
CA-59 0791-2026  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety to renew a  
grant agreement with the Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal  
Investigation, to support the continued provision of Critical Incident  
investigations; to authorize the expenditure of $495,000.00 from the  
General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($495,000.00)  
To authorize and direct the City Auditor to transfer $245,000.00 within the  
general fund and then to the specialty docket program for the Franklin  
County Municipal Court; and to declare an emergency. ($245,000.00)  
HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: ROSS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
CA-60 0524-2026  
To decrease the imprest petty cash operating fund by $1,450.00; and to  
reduce the number of petty cash drawers by four (4) in the Administration  
and Customer Service sections of the Department of Building and Zoning  
Services. ($1,450.00)  
CA-61 0545-2026  
To amend the 2025 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 Franklinton Rising for development of a 4-unit affordable housing  
project in an amount up to $600,000.00; authorize the expenditure of up to  
$600,000.00 from the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; and to authorize  
expenditures prior to execution of the Purchase Order. ($600,000.00)  
CA-62 0547-2026  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a planned modification of a contract with SavKon Construction., to  
increase funding in an amount up to $80,000.00 for lead abatement and  
healthy home repair services. ($80,000.00)  
CA-63 0599-2026  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a Subaward Not-for Profit Service Contract with Community Action  
Program (CAP) Commission of the Lancaster Fairfield County Area in an  
amount up to $373,907.00; to authorize the expenditure in an amount up  
to $373,907.00 utilizing the 2023, 2024, and 2025 Housing Opportunities  
for People with Aids (HOPWA) entitlement grants from the U.S.  
Department of Housing and Urban Development; to authorize the  
payment of eligible expenditures prior to the issue of the purchase order  
beginning January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026; and declare an  
emergency. ($373,907.00)  
CA-64 0711-2026  
To authorize the Director of Development to enter into a grant agreement  
with Columbus Housing Partnership, Inc. (dba Homeport) for the  
renovation of Emerald Glen, an affordable housing apartment complex, an  
amount up to $762,000.00; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement  
Budget; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer funds within the Affordable  
Housing Bond Fund; to authorize the expenditure of up to $762,000.00  
from the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; to authorize reimbursement of  
expenditures incurred prior to the creation of a Purchase Order; and to  
declare an emergency. ($762,000.00)  
CA-65 0767-2026  
To authorize the Director of the Director of the Department of  
Development or his assignee to execute any and all necessary  
agreements and deeds for conveyance of title of one parcel of real  
property (580-582 Lilley Ave.) held in the Land Bank pursuant to the Land  
Reutilization Program and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
CA-66 0801-2026  
CA-67 0819-2026  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a  
grant agreement with the Tony R Wells Foundation dba The Wells  
Foundation to extend the agreement term date through March 31, 2027;  
and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
an unplanned modification of a grant agreement with The Tony R. Wells  
Foundation, to extend the agreement termination date from March 31,  
2026 to March 31, 2027 and to continue to act as fiscal manager for the  
RHI program in providing financial assistance to eligible residents facing  
eviction, homelessness, and helping them find new housing; and declare  
an emergency. ($0.00)  
PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
CA-68 0381-2026  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a  
contract for the option to purchase Fairbanks Morse and Layne Pump  
Parts and Repair Service with The H.P. Thompson Utility & Thermal  
Equipment Company; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00; and to  
declare an emergency. ($1.00)  
CA-69 0437-2026  
CA-70 0504-2026  
CA-71 0514-2026  
CA-72 0585-2026  
To authorize the transfer of $25,000.00 and expenditure of $24,000.00  
within the Sewerage System Operating Fund; to authorize the Director of  
the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a grant agreement with the  
Water Research Foundation. ($24,000.00)  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a  
contract for the option to purchase Sewer and Water Pipes with Core &  
Main LP, and Ferguson US Holdings Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of  
$2.00; and to declare an emergency. ($2.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify a  
contract for the 2022 Utility Cut Restoration Project with Decker  
Construction Company for the Division of Water; and to authorize the  
expenditure of $750,000.00 through June 30, 2026. ($750,000.00)  
To authorize and direct the City Auditor to authorize payment to APO  
Pumps & Compressors LLC per invoice approved by the Department  
Director (or designee) in an amount not to exceed $3,600.00; and to  
declare an emergency. ($3,600.00)  
CA-73 0593-2026  
CA-74 0594-2026  
CA-75 0595-2026  
To amend Ordinance 1490-2024 to expand the scope of services for the  
US DOE-funded program and to change the identity of the subrecipient;  
and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
To amend the Background section of Ordinance 2845-2024 to expand  
the scope of services for the US DOE-funded program; and to declare an  
emergency. ($0.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
an indefinite quantity agreement with Homeland Language Services LLC  
for translation services; and to authorize the expenditure of $15,000.00  
split between the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater  
Operating Funds. ($15,000.00)  
CA-76 0597-2026  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to renew an  
existing agreement with T&M Associates for Environmental Management  
System and Environmental Compliance Support Services; and to  
authorize the expenditure of $242,000.00 split between the Electricity,  
Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($242,000.00)  
CA-77 0602-2026  
CA-78 0635-2026  
CA-79 0658-2026  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a  
contract for the option to purchase Mainline Fire Hydrants & Hydrant Parts  
with Core & Main LP., and Ferguson US Holdings Inc; to authorize the  
expenditure of $2.00; and to declare an emergency. ($2.00)  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an infrastructure  
maintenance agreement with Downtown Columbus, Incorporated for  
nonstandard improvements within public right-of-way; and to declare an  
emergency. ($0.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to renew the  
existing contract with Synagro Central, LLC to provide liquid land  
application of biosolids for the Division of Water Reclamation; and to  
declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
CA-80 0702-2026  
To authorize the City Attorney to spend City funds to acquire and accept  
in good faith certain fee simple and lesser real estate located in the  
vicinity of Williams Road between I-270 and Marketing Place, and  
contract for associated professional services in order for the Department  
of Public Utilities to timely complete the acquisition of Real Estate for the  
Blacklick Creek Main Trunk Sewer Rehabilitation project; to authorize an  
amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the  
expenditure of up to $200,000.00 from the Sanitary Bond Fund; and to  
declare an emergency. ($200,000.00)  
CA-81 0775-2026  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
Water Resource Restoration Sponsor Program agreements with the  
Appalachia Ohio Alliance for their Salt Creek Narrows and Scioto River  
Flyway Conservation Corridor projects and with the Ohio Department of  
Natural Resources for the Chagrin River Corridor Preservation project; to  
execute documents necessary to enter into these sponsorship  
agreements; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
APPOINTMENTS  
CA-82 A0039-2026  
CA-83 A0040-2026  
CA-84 A0041-2026  
CA-85 A0042-2026  
CA-86 A0043-2026  
Appointment of Montoya Rogers, 5411 John Browning Ct., Canal  
Winchester, OH 43110 to serve on the Community Relations Commission  
with a term expiration date of January 31, 2029. (resume attached)  
Appointment of Ophelia Arnold, 5426 Lehman Village Blvd., Canal  
Winchester, OH 43110 to serve on the Community Relations Commission  
with a new term expiration date of January 31, 2029. (resume attached)  
Appointment of Helen Yee, 163 Richard Rd, Columbus, OH to serve on  
the Community Relations Commission replacing with a new term  
expiration date of January 31, 2029. (resume attached)  
Appointment of Justin Shaw, 1401 Upper Green Cir., Columbus, OH  
43212 to serve on the Community Relations Commission with a new term  
expiration date of January 31, 2029. (resume attached)  
Appointment of Dr. Antoinette Miranda, PhD, Board of Education  
President, Columbus City Schools, 270 E. State Street, Columbus, OH  
43215, to serve on the Trolley Barn DRD Advisory Committee as the  
Columbus City Schools Representative, replacing Michael Cole, with a  
term expiration date of June 20, 2027, but shall continue to hold over into  
one or more subsequent terms until a new citizen member is duly  
appointed to serve for the remainder of such term or until death,  
resignation, or removal for cause as determined by this Council. (resume  
attached)  
CA-87 A0044-2026  
Appointment of Jeffrey Lawrence Jr., Owner, The Guard, 1624 Oak  
Street, Columbus, OH 43205, to serve on the Trolley Barn DRD Advisory  
Committee as a Small Business Representative, replacing Andrew  
Sauer, with a term expiration date of June 20, 2026, but shall continue to  
hold over into one or more subsequent terms until a new citizen member  
is duly appointed to serve for the remainder of such term or until death,  
resignation, or removal for cause as determined by this Council. (resume  
attached)  
CA-88 A0046-2026  
CA-89 A0047-2026  
CA-90 A0048-2026  
Reappointment of Chris Naegele, 3359 Everson Road East, Columbus  
OH 43232, to serve on the Labor Commission with a new term expiration  
date of March 31, 2029. (resume attached)  
Reappointment of Samantha Trueblood, 986 Wilson Ave, Columbus OH  
43206, to serve on the Labor Commission with a new term expiration  
date of March 31, 2029. (resume attached)  
Appointment of Debi Hampton, 5028 Cashion Drive, Columbus, OH  
43026, to serve on the Far West Side Area Commission, with a new term  
start date of January 1, 2025 and an expiration date of December 31,  
2027. (resume attached)  
CA-91 A0049-2026  
CA-92 A0050-2026  
CA-93 A0051-2026  
CA-94 A0052-2026  
CA-95 A0053-2026  
CA-96 A0054-2026  
CA-97 A0055-2026  
Appointment of Jim Garrett, 5946 Signature Drive, Galloway, OH 43119,  
to serve on the Far West Side Area Commission, with a new term start  
date of January 1, 2025 and an expiration date of December 31, 2027.  
(resume attached)  
Appointment of Awatif Elnour, 5423 Gillette Avenue, Hilliard, OH 43026,  
to serve on the Far West Side Area Commission, with a new term start  
date of January 1, 2026 and an expiration date of December 31, 2028.  
(resume attached)  
Appointment of Kelley Arnold, 4936 Inspiration Drive, Hilliard, OH 43026,  
to serve on the Far West Side Area Commission, with a new term start  
date of January 1, 2026 and an expiration date of December 31, 2028.  
(resume attached)  
Appointment of Justin Fogt, 6006 Lakefront Avenue, Hilliard, OH 43026,  
to serve on the Far West Side Area Commission, with a new term start  
date of January 1, 2026 and an expiration date of December 31, 2028.  
(resume attached)  
Appointment of James White, 570 Wiltshire Road, Columbus, OH 43204,  
to serve on the Greater Hilltop Area Commission, with a new term start  
date of January 6, 2026 and an expiration date of December 31, 2028.  
(resume attached)  
Appointment of Kyle Edwards, 865 Salisbury Road, Columbus, OH  
43204, to serve on the Greater Hilltop Area Commission, replacing  
Brandon Barcus, with a new term start date of January 6, 2026 and an  
expiration date of December 31, 2027. (resume attached)  
Appointment of Kayla Wilkerson, 148 Demorest Road, Columbus, OH  
43204, to serve on the Greater Hilltop Area Commission, replacing  
Jennie Keplar, with a new term start date of January 6, 2026 and an  
expiration date of December 31, 2026. (resume attached)  
CA-98 A0056-2026  
CA-99 A0057-2026  
Reappointment of Zachary Zaluski, Norfolk Southern Corporation, 6672  
Ardennes Loop North, Hilliard, OH 43026 to serve on the Madison  
Township Joint Economic Development District with a new term  
expiration date of December 31, 2029. (resume attached)  
Reappointment of Zachary Zaluski, Norfolk Southern Corporation, 6672  
Ardennes Loop North, Hilliard, OH 43026 to serve on the Northern  
Pickaway County Joint Economic Development District with a new term  
expiration date of December 31, 2029. (resume attached)  
CA-10 A0058-2026  
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Reappointment of Quinten Harris, City of Columbus,111 N Front St.  
Columbus, OH 43215 to serve on the Madison Township Joint Economic  
Development District with a new term expiration date of December 31,  
2029. (resume attached)  
CA-10 A0059-2026  
1
Reappointment of Quinten Harris, City of Columbus,111 N Front St.  
Columbus, OH 43215 to serve on the Northern Pickaway County Joint  
Economic Development District with a new term expiration date of  
December 31, 2029. (resume attached)  
CA-10 A0061-2026  
2
Appointment of Tamara Brooks, 2303 Linden Avenue, Columbus, OH  
43211, to serve on the North Linden Area Commission, replacing Daniel  
Ajayi, with a new term start date of January 1, 2026 and an expiration  
date of December 31, 2028. (resume attached)  
CA-10 A0062-2026  
3
Appointment of Ebony Fadis, 943 Roberson Street, Columbus, OH  
43201, to serve on the North Linden Area Commission, with a new term  
start date of January 1, 2026 and an expiration date of December 31,  
2028. (resume attached)  
CA-10 A0063-2026  
4
Appointment of Joseph "Manny" Heilman, 307 East 18th Avenue,  
Columbus, OH 43201, to serve on the University Area Commission,  
replacing Jillian Dyer, with a new term start date of January 1, 2026 and  
an expiration date of December 31, 2026. (resume attached)  
CA-10 A0064-2026  
5
Appointment of Michael Lange, 80 East Rich Street, Suite 120,  
Columbus, OH 43215, to serve on the University Area Commission,  
replacing Justin Garland, with a new term start date of January 21, 2026  
and an expiration date of December 31, 2026. (resume attached)  
CA-10 A0065-2026  
6
Appointment of Johan Guy, 106 East 13th Avenue, Apartment X,  
Columbus, OH 43201, to serve on the University Area Commission,  
replacing Tyler Littlejohn, with a new term start date of January 21, 2026  
and an expiration date of December 31, 2028. (resume attached)  
CA-10 A0066-2026  
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Appointment of Asmara Williams, 1333 Sigsbee Avenue, Columbus, OH  
43219, to serve on the North Central Area Commission, replacing Sean  
Ruffin, with a new term start date of January 1, 2026 and an expiration  
date of December 31, 2026. (resume attached)  
SR  
EMERGENCY, POSTPONED AND 2ND READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION  
FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
SR-1  
SR-2  
SR-3  
0353-2026  
0750-2026  
0796-2026  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management,  
on behalf of the Facilities Management Division, to enter a contract with  
CBRE Government Services, LLC for facility management services at the  
Franklin County Municipal Court Building; to authorize the expenditure up  
to $1,771,480.00 within the General Fund; and to declare an emergency.  
($1,771,480.00)  
To authorize the City Auditor to enter into a service contract with J.P  
Morgan Chase to provide lockbox and banking services for Income Tax  
Revenue filings for the Division of Income Tax; to authorize the  
expenditure of $520,000.00 from the General Fund; to waive the  
competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code; and to  
declare an emergency. ($520,000.00)  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a  
Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Plumbing  
Maintenance Services with The Waterworks LLC; to waive the  
competitive bidding provisions of Chapter 329 of Columbus City Codes;  
and to declare an emergency. ($1.00)  
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS: BANKSTON,  
CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
SR-4  
0662-2026  
To authorize the Director of Development to enter into a grant agreement  
with Lower Lights Christian Health Center Inc. to build out a new location  
for expanded service provision and organizational operations; to  
authorize the expenditure of $1,000,000.00 from the Development  
Taxable Bond Fund; to authorize expenses incurred prior to purchase  
order execution, beginning August 1, 2025; to authorize the advancement  
of funds on a predetermined schedule provided in the terms of the  
agreement; and to declare an emergency. ($1,000,000.00)  
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR.  
DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
SR-5  
0488-2026  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to associate all  
general budget reservations resulting from this ordinance and to establish  
purchase orders and contracts with multiple vendors for the purchase of  
various Pavement Materials & Aggregates for the Department of Public  
Service to authorize the expenditure of up to $450,000.00 from the Street  
Construction, Maintenance, and Repair Fund; to authorize the expenditure  
of up to $650,000.00 from the Municipal Motor Vehicle Tax Fund; to waive  
the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code Chapter  
329 with respect to the usage of certain cooperative purchasing contracts  
for the purpose of purchasing various Pavement Materials & Aggregates  
(MAT) commodities; and to declare an emergency. ($1,100,000.00)  
SR-6  
0669-2026  
To authorize the Director of Public Service to modify an existing service  
contract with LAZ Parking Midwest, LLC dba LAZ Parking Ltd., LLC  
(LAZ) for the provision of off-street parking management services; to  
authorize the expenditure of up to $2,600,000.00 from the Mobility  
Enterprise Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency.  
($2,600,000.00)  
SR-7  
SR-8  
0674-2026  
0708-2026  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to modify an  
existing service contract with Data Ticket, Inc. for the provision of  
off-street parking management services; to authorize the expenditure of  
up to $2,000,000.00 from the Mobility Enterprise Operating Fund; and to  
declare an emergency. ($2,000,000.00)  
To authorize the Director of Public Service to modify a professional  
services contract with ParkMobile LLC relative to the Mobile Payment  
Application System; to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,600,000.00  
from the Mobility Enterprise Operating Fund to pay for an additional year  
of this contract; and to declare an emergency. ($1,600,000.00)  
NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR. WYCHE, VICE  
CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
SR-9  
0393-2026  
To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to  
modify an existing contract with E.L. Robinson Engineering of Ohio Co.  
for the Big Walnut Trail - Refugee Road to East Main Street Project; to  
authorize the transfer of $794,569.25 within the Recreation and Parks  
Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2025 Capital  
Improvements Budget; and to authorize the expenditure of $1,257,538.55  
from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund. ($1,257,538.55)  
WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, & LABOR: DORANS, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
SR-10 0331-2026  
To authorize the Interim Director of the Department of Human Resources  
to modify the Public Safety Health and Physical Fitness Testing contract  
with the OhioHealth Corporation to add funds; to authorize the expenditure  
of up to $1,600,000.00 from the General Fund for this contract; to declare  
an emergency. ($1,600,000.00)  
SR-11 0332-2026  
To authorize the Interim Director of the Department of Human Resources  
to enter into a service contract with OhioHealth Corporation for the  
Occupational Safety and Health Medical Services Clinic; to authorize the  
expenditure of up to $430,000.00 from the Employee Benefits Fund to  
pay for this contract; to waive the competitive bidding requirements of the  
Columbus City Codes; and to declare an emergency. ($430,000.00)  
SR-12 0343-2026  
To authorize the Interim Director of the Department of Human Resources  
to enter into a contract with Porter, Wright, Morris & Arthur LLP to provide  
consulting services connected to collective bargaining negotiations and  
related activities; to authorize the expenditure of $400,000.00 from the  
Employee Benefits Fund; to waive the competitive bidding requirements  
of the Columbus City Codes; and declare an emergency. ($400,000.00)  
SR-13 0345-2026  
To authorize the Interim Director of the Department of Human Resources  
to enter into a professional services contract with Yellow Bird Food Shed  
LLC for the produce distribution service contract; to authorize the  
expenditure of up to $100,000.00 from the Employee Benefits Fund to  
pay for this contract; to authorize the expenditure of funds for reasonable  
food and non-alcoholic beverage expenses; to waive the competitive  
bidding requirements of the Columbus City Codes; and to declare an  
emergency. ($100,000.00)  
HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA,  
VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
SR-14 0411-2026  
To authorize the Executive Director of the Office of CelebrateOne to  
accept a grant extension from the Ohio Department of Medicaid for the  
Enhanced Maternal Health Program in the amount of $3,390,000.00; to  
authorize the appropriation of $3,390,000.00 from the un-appropriated  
balance of the General Government Grants Fund; and to authorize  
contracts and expenditures with multiple community partner sub-grantees  
for the Enhanced Maternal Health Program in Columbus and Central Ohio  
up to $2,395,999.76, to allow for invoicing for services already incurred  
from the ongoing work of this grant starting January 1st 2026; and to  
expend up to $994,000.24 of this grant for CelebrateOne Community  
Health Worker’s and materials with CelebrateOne pregnant and parenting  
families and to declare an emergency. ($3,390,000.00)  
SR-15 0728-2026  
To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept a grant from the  
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for the Healthy Start  
Grant Program in the amount of $1,100,000.00; to authorize the  
appropriation of $1,100,000.00 from the unappropriated balance of the  
Health Department Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency.  
($1,100,000.00)  
PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. ROSS, VICE CHR. ALL  
MEMBERS  
SR-16 0253-2026  
SR-17 0461-2026  
SR-18 0466-2026  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to associate any and  
all budget reservations resulting from this ordinance with the purchase  
agreement with Cellco Partnership dba Verizon Wireless for wireless  
voice, data, GPS, modem services, and equipment; to authorize the  
expenditure of $1,250,000.00 from the Department of Public Safety's  
general fund budget; and to declare an emergency. ($1,250,000.00)  
To authorize the Municipal Court Clerk to enter in a contract with AT&T  
Enterprises, LLC for the purchase of maintenance, support and services  
for phone service; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of  
Columbus City code; and to authorize the expenditure of $48,000.00 from  
the Municipal Court Clerk computer fund; and to declare an emergency.  
($48,000.00)  
To authorize and direct the City Auditor to transfer $1,649,976.00 within  
various projects of the Safety Voted Bond Fund; to amend the 2025  
Capital Improvement Budget; to waive the competitive bidding provisions  
of the Columbus City Codes, Chapter 329; to authorize the Finance and  
Management Director to enter into contracts with and issue purchase  
orders to Atlantic Emergency Solutions for the purchase of four (4) Horton  
Ford F550 gas chassis Medics; to authorize the expenditure of  
$1,649,976.00 from the Safety Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an  
emergency. ($1,649,976.00)  
SR-19 0494-2026  
SR-20 0495-2026  
SR-21 0724-2026  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to associate General  
Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate  
universal term contract purchase agreement(s), on behalf of the Division  
of Fire, for the purchase of uniforms from Galls, LLC, turn-out gear from  
Fire Acquisition Company, LLC dba Phoenix Safety Outfitters, and SCBA  
equipment from Atlantic Emergency Solutions; to authorize the  
expenditure of $1,530,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an  
emergency. ($1,530,000.00)  
To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to  
associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance  
with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreements with  
Bound Tree Medical, LLC, ZOLL Medical Corporation, and Teleflex, LLC  
for the purchase of EMS pharmaceuticals and miscellaneous medical  
supplies for the Division of Fire; to authorize the expenditure of  
$1,200,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency.  
($1,200,000.00)  
To authorize the Department of Finance and Management to enter into  
contract with PerkinElmer US LLC for the purchase of two ATR  
accessories with associated shipping costs for the Division of Police  
Crime Lab; to enter in said agreement in accordance with the terms of bid  
waiver provisions of Chapter 329 of the City Code; to authorize the  
expenditure of $24,929.16 from the FY24 Paul Coverdell grant; and to  
declare an emergency. ($24,929.16)  
HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: ROSS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
SR-22 0552-2026  
To amend the 2025 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 Habitat for Humanity-MidOhio for development of a 14-unit affordable  
housing development in an amount up to $1,000,000.00 with a total  
commitment to the project of $2,000,000.00; and to authorize the  
expenditure of up to $1,000,000.00 from the Affordable Housing Bond  
Fund. ($1,000,000.00)  
SR-23 0749-2026  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a not-for-profit service contract with the Tony R. Wells Foundation in an  
amount up to $1,000,000.00 to act as fiscal manager of the American  
Dream Downpayment Initiative (ADDI) program; to authorize the  
appropriation and expenditure in an amount up to $1,000,000.00 from the  
Housing Business Tax Incentive fund; to advance funding per a  
predetermined schedule; and to declare an emergency. ($1,000,000.00)  
SR-24 0758-2026  
To amend the 2025 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 CHP Homeport Homes, LLC for development of a 24 single family  
affordable housing development in an amount up to $2,500,000.00 with a  
total commitment to the project of $5,000,000.00; to authorize the  
expenditure of up to $2,500,000.00 from the Affordable Housing Bond  
Fund; and declare an emergency. ($2,500,000.00)  
PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
SR-25 0463-2026  
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 parts, materials, supplies and services  
for the Division of Water, Distribution Maintenance Section; and to  
authorize the expenditure of $3,200,000.00 from the Water Operating  
Fund. ($3,200,000.00)  
SR-26 0479-2026  
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a new  
contract with Truck Country of Indiana, dba Stoops Freightliner, for the  
purchase and installation of methane detection systems on  
previously-purchased Automated Side Loader refuse trucks; to authorize  
and direct the City Auditor to authorize payment to Truck Country of  
Indiana, dba Stoops Freightliner, for services rendered as part of this  
project per invoices approved by the Public Service Department Director  
(or designee) in an amount not to exceed $55,020.00, of which  
$34,060.00 will be on a Then and Now Certificate to pay invoices due for  
services already performed; to authorize the expenditure of $55,020.00  
from the Refuse Bond Fund; to waive the competitive bidding provisions  
of Columbus City Code; and to declare an emergency. ($55,020.00)  
SR-27 0507-2026  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this  
ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase  
Agreements for the purchase of Light Duty Trucks for the Department of  
Public Utilities; to authorize the expenditure of $1,889,162.28 split among  
the Water and Electrical Operating Funds; and to declare an emergency.  
($1,889,162.28)  
SR-28 0546-2026  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this  
ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase  
Agreements for the purchase of Light Duty Vehicles & Vehicle Uplifts for  
the Department of Public Utilities; and to authorize the expenditure of  
$1,310,000.00 split among the Sanitary Sewer and Stormwater  
Operating Funds; and to declare an emergency. ($1,310,000.00)  
SR-29 0822-2026  
To authorize the Director of Public Service to renew the contract with  
Rumpke of Ohio, Inc., for yard waste and recycling collection services; to  
authorize the appropriation and expenditure of funds in an amount up to  
$15,923,729.00 within the Income Tax Set Aside Fund; to authorize the  
expenditure of $3,690,527.00 from the General Fund for the tenth year of  
the contract; and to declare an emergency. ($19,614,256.00)  
RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
BANKSTON  
SR-30 0583-2026  
To amend Chapter 225 of the Columbus City Codes to reestablish the  
Information Services Division within the Department of Technology.  
($0.00)  
Sponsors:  
Nicholas Bankston  
ADJOURNMENT