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Minutes - 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

1 - Nicholas Bankston

Absent:

Present:

8 -

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 Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Melissa Green, to

Dispense with the reading of the Journal and Approve. The motion carried by

the following vote:

1 - Nicholas Bankston

Absent:

8 -

Affirmative:

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

Council President stated, "We have one correction to the March 9th journal,

as referenced by the City Clerk. In Communication C0011-2026, the New Type

was inadvertently listed as D1 and should be D3 for RH F&B Ohio LLC

Restoration Hardware."

COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS RECEIVED BY CITY CLERK'S OFFICE

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

Read and Filed

RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION

DAY-ACHAUER

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

A motion was made by Nancy Day-Achauer, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De

Padilla, that this Ceremonial Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the

following vote:

1 - Nicholas Bankston

Absent:

8 -

Affirmative:

Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa

Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon

Hardin

GREEN

0067X-2026

To honor Local Matters during National Nutrition Month

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

A motion was made by Melissa Green, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer, that

this Ceremonial Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the following

vote:

1 - Nicholas Bankston

Absent:

8 -

Affirmative:

Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa

Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon

Hardin

WYCHE

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

A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Tiara Ross, that this

Ceremonial Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:

1 - Nicholas Bankston

Absent:

8 -

Affirmative:

Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa

Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon

Hardin

HARDIN

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

A motion was made by Shannon G. Hardin, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De

Padilla, that this Ceremonial Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the

following vote:

1 - Nicholas Bankston

Absent:

8 -

Affirmative:

Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa

Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon

Hardin

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

A motion was made by Shannon G. Hardin, seconded by Christopher Wyche,

that this Ceremonial Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the

following vote:

1 - Nicholas Bankston

Absent:

8 -

Affirmative:

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

A motion was made by Melissa Green, seconded by Christopher Wyche, to

waive the reading of the titles of first reading legislation. The motion carried

by the following vote:

1 - Nicholas Bankston

Absent:

8 -

Affirmative:

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

0506-2026

FR-1

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)

Read for the First Time

0508-2026

FR-2

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)

Read for the First Time

0517-2026

FR-3

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)

Read for the First Time

0530-2026

FR-4

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)

Read for the First Time

0652-2026

FR-5

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)

Read for the First Time

0706-2026

0755-2026

0778-2026

FR-6

FR-7

FR-8

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)

Read for the First Time

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)

Read for the First Time

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)

Read for the First Time

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS:

BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS

0637-2026

FR-9

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)

Read for the First Time

0768-2026

FR-10

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)

Read for the First Time

PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR.

DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS

0448-2026

FR-11

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)

Read for the First Time

0628-2026

FR-12

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)

Read for the First Time

0639-2026

0654-2026

FR-13

FR-14

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)

Read for the First Time

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)

Read for the First Time

0692-2026

FR-15

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)

Read for the First Time

0722-2026

0747-2026

FR-16

FR-17

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)

Read for the First Time

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)

Read for the First Time

NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR.

WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS

0671-2026

FR-18

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)

Read for the First Time

0676-2026

0681-2026

FR-19

FR-20

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)

Read for the First Time

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)

Read for the First Time

WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, & LABOR: DORANS, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR.

ALL MEMBERS

0710-2026

FR-21

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)

Read for the First Time

0783-2026

FR-22

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)

Read for the First Time

HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. BARROSO DE

PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS

0548-2026

FR-23

FR-24

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)

Read for the First Time

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)

Read for the First Time

PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. ROSS, VICE CHR. ALL

MEMBERS

0251-2026

FR-25

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)

Read for the First Time

HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: ROSS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR.

ALL MEMBERS

0837-2026

FR-26

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)

Read for the First Time

PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR.

ALL MEMBERS

0175-2026

FR-27

FR-28

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)

Read for the First Time

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)

Read for the First Time

0460-2026

FR-29

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)

Read for the First Time

0473-2026

FR-30

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)

Read for the First Time

0606-2026

FR-31

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)

Read for the First Time

0720-2026

0765-2026

FR-32

FR-33

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)

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 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)

Read for the First Time

ZONING: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS

REZONINGS/AMENDMENTS

0838-2026

FR-34

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).

Read for the First Time

VARIANCES

0815-2026

FR-35

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).

Read for the First Time

0818-2026

FR-36

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).

Read for the First Time

0839-2026

FR-37

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).

Read for the First Time

0841-2026

FR-38

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).

Read for the First Time

CONSENT ACTIONS

RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION:

BANKSTON

0058X-2026

CA-1

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

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

DORANS

0061X-2026

CA-2

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

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

0062X-2026

0063X-2026

To Congratulate Joe Wing as the 2026 George Meany Award Recipient

CA-3

CA-4

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.

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

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

0064X-2026

0065X-2026

CA-5

CA-6

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

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

WYCHE

0068X-2026

CA-7

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

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

HARDIN

0060X-2026

CA-8

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

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR.

ALL MEMBERS

2263-2025

CA-9

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)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

0564-2026

0565-2026

CA-10

CA-11

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)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

0607-2026

0693-2026

CA-12

CA-13

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)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

0699-2026

0718-2026

CA-14

CA-15

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)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

0772-2026

CA-16

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)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

0774-2026

0797-2026

CA-17

CA-18

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)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

0884-2026

CA-19

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)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS:

BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS

0586-2026

CA-20

CA-21

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)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

0709-2026

CA-22

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)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

0771-2026

0780-2026

CA-23

CA-24

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)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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)

Nicholas Bankston and Tiara Ross

Sponsors:

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

0784-2026

0789-2026

CA-25

CA-26

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)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR.

DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS

0561-2026

CA-27

CA-28

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)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

0661-2026

0733-2026

CA-29

CA-30

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)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

0773-2026

CA-31

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)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR.

WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS

0697-2026

CA-32

CA-33

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)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, & LABOR: DORANS, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR.

ALL MEMBERS

0330-2026

CA-34

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)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

CA-35

CA-36

CA-37

CA-38

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)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

0696-2026

0880-2026

CA-39

CA-40

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)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. BARROSO DE

PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS

0615-2026

CA-41

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)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

0677-2026

CA-42

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)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

0713-2026

CA-43

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)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

0732-2026

CA-44

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)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. ROSS, VICE CHR. ALL

MEMBERS

0443-2026

CA-45

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)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

0454-2026

CA-46

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)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

0493-2026

CA-47

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)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

0497-2026

CA-48

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)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

0557-2026

0584-2026

0600-2026

CA-49

CA-50

CA-51

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)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

0614-2026

0627-2026

CA-52

CA-53

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)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

0642-2026

CA-54

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)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

0643-2026

CA-55

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)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

0714-2026

0717-2026

CA-56

CA-57

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)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

0736-2026

0791-2026

CA-58

CA-59

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)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: ROSS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR.

ALL MEMBERS

0524-2026

CA-60

CA-61

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)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

0547-2026

0599-2026

CA-62

CA-63

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)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

0711-2026

CA-64

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)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

0767-2026

CA-65

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)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

0801-2026

0819-2026

CA-66

CA-67

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)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR.

ALL MEMBERS

0381-2026

CA-68

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)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

CA-69

CA-70

CA-71

CA-72

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)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

0593-2026

0594-2026

0595-2026

CA-73

CA-74

CA-75

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)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

0597-2026

CA-76

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)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

CA-77

CA-78

CA-79

CA-80

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)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

0775-2026

CA-81

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)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS

APPOINTMENTS

A0039-2026

A0040-2026

CA-82

CA-83

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)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

A0041-2026

A0042-2026

A0043-2026

CA-84

CA-85

CA-86

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)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

A0044-2026

CA-87

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)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

A0046-2026

CA-88

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)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

A0047-2026

A0048-2026

CA-89

CA-90

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)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

CA-91

CA-92

CA-93

CA-94

CA-95

CA-96

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)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

CA-97

CA-98

CA-99

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)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

CA-10

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)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

CA-10

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)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

CA-10

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)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

CA-10

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)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

CA-10

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)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

CA-10

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)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

CA-10

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)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

CA-10

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)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

Approval of the Consent Agenda

A motion was made by Nancy Day-Achauer, 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

1 - Nicholas Bankston

Absent:

8 -

Affirmative:

Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa

Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon

Hardin

EMERGENCY, POSTPONED AND 2ND READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION

FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR.

ALL MEMBERS

0353-2026

SR-1

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)

A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer, that this

Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

1 - Nicholas Bankston

Absent:

8 -

Affirmative:

Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa

Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon

Hardin

0750-2026

SR-2

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)

A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer, that this

Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

1 - Nicholas Bankston

Absent:

8 -

Affirmative:

Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa

Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon

Hardin

0796-2026

SR-3

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)

A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer, that this

Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

1 - Nicholas Bankston

Absent:

8 -

Affirmative:

Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa

Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon

Hardin

WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, & LABOR: DORANS, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR.

ALL MEMBERS

0331-2026

SR-10

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)

A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla,

that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

1 - Nicholas Bankston

Absent:

8 -

Affirmative:

Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa

Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon

Hardin

0332-2026

SR-11

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)

A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer, that this

Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

1 - Nicholas Bankston

Absent:

8 -

Affirmative:

Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa

Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon

Hardin

0343-2026

SR-12

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)

A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer, that this

Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

1 - Nicholas Bankston

Absent:

8 -

Affirmative:

Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa

Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon

Hardin

0345-2026

SR-13

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)

A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla,

that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

1 - Nicholas Bankston

Absent:

8 -

Affirmative:

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

0662-2026

SR-4

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)

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:

1 - Nicholas Bankston

Absent:

8 -

Affirmative:

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

0488-2026

SR-5

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)

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:

1 - Nicholas Bankston

Absent:

8 -

Affirmative:

Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa

Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon

Hardin

0669-2026

SR-6

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)

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:

1 - Nicholas Bankston

Absent:

8 -

Affirmative:

Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa

Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon

Hardin

0674-2026

SR-7

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)

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:

1 - Nicholas Bankston

Absent:

8 -

Affirmative:

Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa

Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon

Hardin

0708-2026

SR-8

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)

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:

1 - Nicholas Bankston

Absent:

8 -

Affirmative:

Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa

Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon

Hardin

NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR.

WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS

0393-2026

SR-9

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)

A motion was made by Nancy Day-Achauer, seconded by Melissa Green, that

this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

1 - Nicholas Bankston

Absent:

8 -

Affirmative:

Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa

Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon

Hardin

HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. BARROSO DE

PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS

0411-2026

SR-14

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)

A motion was made by Melissa Green, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, that

this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

1 - Nicholas Bankston

Absent:

8 -

Affirmative:

Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa

Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon

Hardin

0728-2026

SR-15

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)

A motion was made by Melissa Green, seconded by Tiara Ross, that this

Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

1 - Nicholas Bankston

Absent:

8 -

Affirmative:

Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa

Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon

Hardin

RECESS

A motion was made by Melissa Green, seconded by Christopher Wyche, to

Motion to Recess the Regular Meeting. The motion carried by the following

vote:

1 - Nicholas Bankston

Absent:

8 -

Affirmative:

Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa

Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon

Hardin

RECESSED AT 6:27 PM

RECONVENE

A motion was made by Melissa Green, seconded by Christopher Wyche, to

Motion to Reconvene the Regular Meeting. The motion carried by the following

vote:

1 - Nicholas Bankston

Absent:

Affirmative:

8 -

Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa

Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon

Hardin

RECONVENED AT 8:45 PM

PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. ROSS, VICE CHR. ALL

MEMBERS

0253-2026

0461-2026

0466-2026

SR-16

SR-17

SR-18

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)

A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Melissa Green, that

this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

1 - Nicholas Bankston

Absent:

8 -

Affirmative:

Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa

Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon

Hardin

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)

A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Melissa Green, that

this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

1 - Nicholas Bankston

Absent:

8 -

Affirmative:

Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa

Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon

Hardin

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)

A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Tiara Ross, that this

Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

1 - Nicholas Bankston

Absent:

8 -

Affirmative:

Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa

Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon

Hardin

0494-2026

0495-2026

0724-2026

SR-19

SR-20

SR-21

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)

A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer,

that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

1 - Nicholas Bankston

Absent:

8 -

Affirmative:

Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa

Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon

Hardin

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)

A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Tiara Ross, that this

Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

1 - Nicholas Bankston

Absent:

8 -

Affirmative:

Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa

Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon

Hardin

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)

A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer,

that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

1 - Nicholas Bankston

Absent:

8 -

Affirmative:

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

0552-2026

SR-22

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)

A motion was made by Tiara Ross, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla,

that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

1 - Nicholas Bankston

Absent:

8 -

Affirmative:

Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa

Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon

Hardin

0749-2026

SR-23

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)

A motion was made by Tiara Ross, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla,

that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

1 - Nicholas Bankston

Absent:

8 -

Affirmative:

Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa

Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon

Hardin

0758-2026

SR-24

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)

A motion was made by Tiara Ross, seconded by Christopher Wyche, that this

Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

1 - Nicholas Bankston

Absent:

8 -

Affirmative:

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

0463-2026

SR-25

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)

A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Tiara Ross, that this

Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

1 - Nicholas Bankston

Absent:

8 -

Affirmative:

Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa

Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon

Hardin

0479-2026

SR-26

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)

A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer,

that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

1 - Nicholas Bankston

Absent:

8 -

Affirmative:

Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa

Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon

Hardin

0507-2026

SR-27

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)

A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De

Padilla, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following

vote:

1 - Nicholas Bankston

Absent:

8 -

Affirmative:

Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa

Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon

Hardin

0546-2026

SR-28

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)

A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer,

that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

1 - Nicholas Bankston

Absent:

8 -

Affirmative:

Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa

Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon

Hardin

0822-2026

SR-29

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)

A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De

Padilla, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following

vote:

1 - Nicholas Bankston

Absent:

8 -

Affirmative:

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

BANKSTON

0583-2026

SR-30

To amend Chapter 225 of the Columbus City Codes to reestablish the

Information Services Division within the Department of Technology.

($0.00)

Nicholas Bankston

Sponsors:

A motion was made by Shannon G. Hardin, seconded by Melissa Green, that

this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

1 - Nicholas Bankston

Absent:

8 -

Affirmative:

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 Melissa Green, seconded by Christopher Wyche, to

adjourn this Regular Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:

1 - Nicholas Bankston

Absent:

8 -

Affirmative:

Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa

Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon

Hardin

ADJOURNED AT 9:17 PM