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Minutes - Final  
Columbus City Council  
Monday, June 8, 2026  
5:00 PM  
City Council Chambers, Rm 231  
REGULAR MEETING NO. 29 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, JUNE 8, 2026 AT  
5:00 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.  
CALL TO ORDER 5:05 PM  
ROLL CALL  
9 -  
Present:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
READING AND DISPOSAL OF THE JOURNAL  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Melissa Green, to  
Dispense with the reading of the Journal and Approve. The motion carried by  
the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE JOURNAL  
COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS RECEIVED BY CITY CLERK'S OFFICE  
C0026-2026  
1
THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE  
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 2026  
New Type: D-5  
To: 113 EAST MAIN LLC  
113 E Main St  
Columbus, OH 43215  
Permit #: 06547800-1  
New Type: D-3, D-5  
To: DAYCHEE TROPICAL RESTAURANT LLC  
5173 Sinclair  
Columbus, OH 43229  
Permit #: 01985395-1  
New Type: C-1, D-1  
To: DTPS SALES & CLEANING LLC  
2725 Independence Village Center Dr.  
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068  
Permit #: 10013490-1  
Advertise Date: 6/13/2026  
Agenda Date: 6/8/2026  
Return Date: 6/18/2026  
Read and Filed  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION  
ROSS  
0137X-2026  
Recognize and honor the life, service, and legacy of Kaitlyn Spahr.  
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Sponsors:  
Tiara Ross, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy  
Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel V. Remy,  
Christopher Wyche and Shannon G. Hardin  
A motion was made by Tiara Ross, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, that this  
Ceremonial Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
RECESS 5:28 PM  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Melissa Green, to  
Recess the Regular Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
RECONVENE 5:30 PM  
A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy,  
to Reconvene the Regular Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
HARDIN  
0144X-2026  
3
To honor and recognize the "Comin' Home" African American Holiday  
Festival  
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 Tiara Ross, that this  
Ceremonial Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA  
FIRST READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION  
FR  
A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy,  
to waive the reading of the titles of first reading legislation. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
1522-2026  
FR-1  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to enter into a  
contract with CDW Government, LLC for the purchase of Ominissa  
Workspace ONE, Horizon VDI, and AirWatch licensing; to waive the  
competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code; and to  
authorize the expenditure of $100,000.00 from the Department of  
Technology, Information Services Division, Information Services  
Operating Fund. ($100,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
1541-2026  
FR-2  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to renew the  
contract with vCloud Tech Inc., for the subscription of Redsky MyE911  
and E911 Anywhere services for the Columbus City Schools (CCS); to  
authorize the expenditure of $104,510.00 from the Department of  
Technology, Columbus City Schools Telephone Services subfund.  
($104,510.00)  
Read for the First Time  
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS:  
BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
1590-2026  
FR-3  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute  
any and all necessary agreements and deeds for conveyance of title of  
four parcels of real property (616 S Nelson Rd.), (0000 S Nelson Rd.),  
(0000 S Nelson Rd.) and (1957 Payne Ave.) held in the Land Bank  
pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program. ($0.00)  
Read for the First Time  
1649-2026  
1650-2026  
FR-4  
FR-5  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute  
any and all necessary agreements and deeds for conveyance of title of  
one parcel of real property 27 N Oakley Ave. held in the Land Bank  
pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program. ($0.00)  
Read for the First Time  
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 two parcels of real 1732 Devonshire Rd. and 1770  
Devonshire Rd. 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  
1495-2026  
FR-6  
FR-7  
To accept the plat titled “The Replat of the Bluffs Subdivision and the  
Dedication of Hard Road Lots 35 to 39 and 42 to 48”. ($0.00)  
Read for the First Time  
1609-2026  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute  
those documents necessary for the City to grant encroachments located  
at 280 North High Street and legally allow the building elements to extend  
into the public rights-of-way. ($0.00)  
Read for the First Time  
1619-2026  
1672-2026  
FR-8  
FR-9  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute  
those documents necessary for the City to grant an encroachment  
located at 1174 W 5th Avenue to legally allow balconies to extend into  
the public right-of-way and allow the building to fit into the architectural  
desire. ($0.00)  
Read for the First Time  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute  
those documents necessary for the City to transfer the 0.013 acre portion  
of right-of-way near 47 East Frambes Avenue to Inn Town Holdings III,  
LLC. ($0.00)  
Read for the First Time  
NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR.  
WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
1404-2026  
1405-2026  
1409-2026  
FR-10  
To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to  
enter into contract with Setterlin Building Company for the Franks Park  
Improvements Project; to authorize the appropriation of $281,602.22  
within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; to  
authorize the transfer of $304,602.22 within the Recreation and Parks  
Voted Bond Fund and Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the  
transfer of $195,397.78 between the General Fund Income Tax Set  
Aside Subfund and the Recreation and Parks Bond Fund; to authorize  
the appropriation of $195,397.78 in the Income Tax Set Aside Subfund  
and Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the  
amendment of the 2025 Capital Improvements Budget; and to authorize  
the expenditure of $900,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted  
Bond Fund and Permanent Improvement Fund. ($900,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
FR-11  
To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to  
modify an existing contract with MKSK, Inc. for the West Case Park  
Development Project; to authorize the appropriation of $2,552.83 within  
the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the  
transfer of $17,079.11 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund  
and Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the transfer of  
$112,920.89 between the General Fund Income Tax Set Aside Subfund  
and the Recreation and Parks Bond Fund; to authorize the appropriation  
of $112,920.89 in the Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and Recreation  
and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2025  
Capital Improvements Budget; and to authorize the expenditure of  
$130,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund and  
Permanent Improvement Fund. ($130,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
FR-12  
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract  
with Greenscapes Landscape Company, Inc. for the Stump Removal and  
Street Tree Planting - Fall 2026 Project; to authorize the transfer of  
$432,725.00 between the General Fund Income Tax Set Aside Subfund  
and the Recreation and Parks Bond Fund; to authorize the appropriation  
of $432,725.00 in the Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and Recreation  
and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of  
$432,725.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund.  
($432,725.00)  
Read for the First Time  
HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. BARROSO DE  
PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
1615-2026  
FR-13  
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into an advanced payment grant  
agreement with Girls on the Run of Central Ohio, to provide operating  
support for teams in Columbus; and to authorize an expenditure within  
the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund. ($21,000.00)  
Sponsors:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer,  
Rob Dorans, Shannon G. Hardin, Emmanuel V. Remy, Tiara Ross,  
Christopher Wyche and Melissa Green  
Read for the First Time  
1627-2026  
FR-14  
To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept a grant from the  
Ohio Department of Health for the Public Health Emergency  
Preparedness Program in the amount of $628,400.00; to authorize the  
appropriation of $628,400.00 from the unappropriated balance of the  
Health Department Grants Fund; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer  
appropriations between object classes; and to authorize acceptance of  
additional funds. ($628,400.00)  
Read for the First Time  
HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: ROSS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
1553-2026  
FR-15  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a planned modification of a service contract with Amanda King dba  
Spatialist, LLC to extend the term of the contract from December 31,  
2026, to December 31, 2027, for the purpose of administering  
supportive services for the program under HOME-ARP; to authorize the  
appropriation in an amount up to $101,500.00; to authorize the  
expenditure of up to $101,500.00; to authorize the clarification within the  
scope of services. ($101,500.00)  
Read for the First Time  
1684-2026  
FR-16  
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a not-for-profit grant agreement  
with Enterprise Community Partners, Inc. for the Mission Driven  
Affordable Housing Initiative in an amount up to $148,000.00; to  
authorize the appropriation and expenditure in an amount up to  
$148,000.00 from the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund. ($148,000.00)  
Tiara Ross and Shannon G. Hardin  
Sponsors:  
Read for the First Time  
PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
1425-2026  
FR-17  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction  
contract with Driven Excavating, LLC, for the Velma Avenue Area Water  
Line Improvements Project; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement  
Budget; to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to apply for and  
accept a loan from the Ohio Water Development Authority Direct Loan  
Program for the Youngs Drive Area Water Line Improvements project; to  
appropriate funds within the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund; to  
authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $5,914,118.01 from  
the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund for the contract; to make this  
ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority  
approving a loan for the project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to  
$2,000.00 from the Water Bond Fund to pay for prevailing wage  
services. ($5,916,118.01)  
Read for the First Time  
1459-2026  
FR-18  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract  
modification for Construction Administration and Inspection Services with  
DLZ Ohio, Inc. for the Blueprint 1 - Palmetto/Westgate Permeable  
Pavers & Water Line Improvements project and for the Construction  
Administration Services 2026 to 2028; to amend the 2025 Capital  
Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of  
up to $1,250,410.83 from the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund and an  
appropriation and expenditure of up to $453,143.47 from the  
Water-Fresh Water Market Rate Fund for the contract modification; to  
authorize the Director of Public Utilities to apply for and accept a loan  
from the Water Fresh Water Market for the Palmetto/Westgate Water  
Line Improvements project; and to make this ordinance contingent upon  
the Ohio Water Development Authority approving loans for the project.  
($1,703,554.30)  
Read for the First Time  
1475-2026  
FR-19  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract  
modification for the Construction Administration and Inspection Services  
2026-2028 contract with Hatch Associates Consultants, Inc. for the  
Velma Avenue Area Water Line Improvements project and for the  
Construction Administration Services 2026 to 2028 project to add  
additional funding; to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to apply for  
and accept a loan from the Ohio Water Development Authority Direct  
Loan Program for the Youngs Drive Area Water Line Improvements  
project; to appropriate funds within the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate  
Fund; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a  
transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Water  
Bond Fund; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to  
$1,300,000.00 from the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund and an  
expenditure of up to $75,000.00 from the Water Bond Fund for the  
contract; and to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water  
Development Authority approving a loan for the project. ($1,375,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
1533-2026  
FR-20  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction  
contract with Danbert, Inc. for the Blueprint 1 - Palmetto/Westgate  
Permeable Pavers & Water Line Improvements, projects; to authorize  
amendments to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the  
appropriation and expenditure of up to $11,678,518.48 from the Water  
Pollution Control Loan Fund and the Water-Fresh Water Market Rate  
Fund for the contract; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio  
Water Development Authority approving loans for the project; to authorize  
the Director of Public Utilities to apply for and accept a loan from the  
Water Fresh Water Market for the Palmetto/Westgate Water Line  
Improvements project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to  
$2,000.00 from the Sanitary Bond Fund to pay for prevailing wage  
services. ($11,680,518.48)  
Read for the First Time  
1559-2026  
FR-21  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew an existing  
agreement with Azteca Systems, LLC. for software licenses associated  
with the Cityworks AMS system; and to authorize the expenditure of  
$1,019,234.74 split between the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and  
Stormwater Operating Funds. ($1,019,234.74)  
Read for the First Time  
1573-2026  
1575-2026  
FR-22  
FR-23  
To authorize and direct the City Auditor to appropriate and transfer funds  
from the Special Purpose - PFAS Settlement Fund to Columbus Water  
and Power, Water Operating Fund. ($2,417,146.31)  
Read for the First Time  
To authorize the Auditor’s Office to establish an Auditor’s Certificate for  
the Department of Public Utilities to pay Ohio Water Development  
Authority loan fees for loans obtained through the Water Pollution Control  
Loan Fund and the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account; to authorize  
the expenditure of up to $400,000.00 from the Sewer Operating Fund,  
$50,000.00 from the Stormwater Operating Fund and $50,000.00 from  
the Water Operating Fund to pay these loan fees. ($500,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
CA  
CONSENT ACTIONS  
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION  
BANKSTON  
0145X-2026  
To honor and Recognize Shoreh Elhami on retirement  
CA-1  
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  
0142X-2026  
To honor, recognize and celebrate the Life of Tawnya Salyer  
CA-2  
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.  
ROSS  
0138X-2026  
CA-3  
To honor and recognize Juneteenth On the Ave.as a vital cultural and  
educational event  
Sponsors:  
Tiara Ross, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy  
Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel V. Remy,  
Christopher Wyche and Shannon G. Hardin  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
HARDIN  
0141X-2026  
To proclaim June 21, 2026 "Ask Day" in Columbus  
CA-4  
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  
1357-2026  
CA-5  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to renew the  
contract with Axelliant LLC for the purchase of Absolute Secure Access  
(Formerly Netmotion) end user licenses for various city departments,  
software maintenance and support services; and to authorize the  
expenditure of $157,859.50 from the Department of Technology,  
Information Services Division, Information Services Operating Fund.  
($157,859.50)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1429-2026  
1457-2026  
CA-6  
CA-7  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to modify a  
contract with Tritech Software Systems, a CentralSquare company, for  
the CentralSquare (Lucity) EAM upgrade, staff training, business  
process review and optimization services; and to authorize an  
expenditure from the Information Services Operating Fund. ($35,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of The Department of Finance and  
Management, on behalf of the Facilities Management Division, to enter  
into a contract with Old Fashioned, LLC., for the renovation of the Fire  
Alarm Office Project, located at 1250 Fairwood Ave., Columbus, OH  
43207; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement  
Budget; to authorize a transfer and expenditure of $322,500.00 within the  
Construction Management Capital Improvement Fund. ($322,500.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1472-2026  
CA-8  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into six  
Universal Term Contracts for the option to purchase Heavy Duty Vehicle  
& Equipment Repair Services with CW DeMary Services Inc., Cummins  
Inc, Frame & Spring Inc., Fyda Freightliner Columbus, Inc., Rush Truck  
Centers of Ohio Inc., and The W.W. Williams Company, LLC; and to  
authorize the expenditure of $6.00. ($6.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1473-2026  
CA-9  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and  
Management, on behalf of the City’s Purchasing Office, to exercise an  
option to renew an existing contract with TradeCentric, LLC for an  
additional term of one (1) year, expiring June 16, 2027, for use of the  
TradeCentric Gateway Connector platform to establish a connection  
between Microsoft’s D365 ERP software and the Coupa Business  
Spend Management Platform, intended to be used by the City as its  
purchasing catalog software; to authorize the expenditure of $19,250.00  
from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($19,250.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1542-2026  
1561-2026  
1564-2026  
CA-10  
CA-11  
CA-12  
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the  
Fleet Management Division, to modify a contract with Bomar  
Construction Company Inc., for the purchase of building maintenance and  
construction services; to modify the contracted amount from $80,000.00  
to $120,000.00; to authorize the expenditure of $40,000.00 from the  
Fleet Management Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency.  
($40,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the  
Office of Construction Management, to enter into a construction contract  
with Black Bronco Construction LLC, for the CDBG - Facilities  
Renovation Phase 2 - 2025 - Maryhaven project; to authorize the  
appropriation and expenditure of funds in an amount up to $347,022.00  
within the Community Development Block Grant Fund (CDBG); and to  
declare an emergency. ($347,022.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to modify and extend  
the contract for the option to purchase Computer Parts and Accessories  
with CDW Government LLC, and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1566-2026  
CA-13  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into two (2)  
contracts for the option to purchase Ammunition with Kiesler Police  
Supply, Inc., and Vance Outdoors Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of  
$2.00; and to declare an emergency. ($2.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS:  
BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
1484-2026  
CA-14  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development, or their  
designee, to execute and acknowledge any document(s), as approved  
by the Department of Law, Real Estate Division, necessary to grant to  
the Ohio Power Company an electric utility easement to burden a portion  
of the City’s real property located at 2425 West Case Road, Columbus,  
Ohio. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1485-2026  
CA-15  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development, or their  
designee, to execute and acknowledge any document(s), as approved  
by the Department of Law, Real Estate Division, necessary to grant to  
the Ohio Power Company an electric utility easement to burden a portion  
of the City’s real property located at 4262 Morse Road, Columbus, Ohio.  
($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1558-2026  
1608-2026  
CA-16  
CA-17  
To authorize the Director of Development, or authorized signee, to  
execute those documents necessary to enter into three Lease  
Agreements with Mid-Ohio Foodbank for office space within the  
Eastland Prosperity Center located at 4485 Refugee Road; 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 Amendment to the Annexation Agreement between the City of  
Columbus, Plain Township, and the City of New Albany;; to adjust growth  
boundaries for specific parcels in Franklin County as defined by Exhibits  
A, B, and C; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR.  
DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
1335-2026  
CA-18  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to associate all General Budget reservations resulting from this  
ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase  
Agreement for the purchase of sodium chloride from Morton Salt Inc.; and  
to authorize the expenditure of up to $115,000.00 from the Municipal  
Motor Vehicle Tax Fund. ($115,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1493-2026  
CA-19  
To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to transfer cash and  
appropriation between projects within each of the Hamilton Central  
College TIF Fund and the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to authorize  
the Director of Public Service to enter into a contract modification with  
E.L. Robinson Engineering of Ohio Co. in connection with the Roadway -  
General Engineering 2024 project to add additional funding; to authorize  
the expenditure of up to $325,000.00 collectively from the Hamilton  
Central College TIF Fund and the Streets and Highways Bond Fund to  
pay for the project; and to declare an emergency. ($325,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1496-2026  
CA-20  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute  
those documents necessary to release a portion of right-of-way, this  
being the first alley north of Moler Street and between City Park Avenue  
and south Pearl Street, to allow for the property to clear title. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1548-2026  
1560-2026  
CA-21  
CA-22  
To accept the plat titled “The Courtyards on Cubbage, Section 2” from  
Arroyo Capital V, LLC; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement budget; to authorize the  
Director of Finance and Management to enter into contract with BEC  
Enterprises LLC for the purchase of a trail mounted aggregate heater; to  
authorize the expenditure of up to $98,735.54 from the Streets &  
Highways Bond Fund to purchase the equipment; and to declare an  
emergency. ($98,735.54)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR.  
WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
1410-2026  
CA-23  
CA-24  
To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to  
enter into contract with Greenscapes Landscape Company, Inc. for the  
Street Tree Installation - ODNR Grant - Fall 2026 Project; and to  
authorize the expenditure of $254,500.00 from the Recreation and Parks  
Grant Fund. ($254,500.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1489-2026  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to enter  
into an advance payment in full grant agreement with Stonewall  
Columbus in support of the 2026 Pride Festival and Parade, to authorize  
the transfer of $10,000.00 within the general fund; to authorize an  
advance payment in full; to authorize the expenditure of $10,000.00 from  
the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($10,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, & LABOR: DORANS, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
1550-2026  
CA-25  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Human Resources to  
renew a contract with GovInvest Inc., dba TrueComp, to provide software  
to assist with labor costing scenarios due to union contract negotiations  
from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027; to authorize the expenditure of  
$150,000.00 from the Employee Benefits Fund; and to declare an  
emergency. ($150,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1695-2026  
CA-26  
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into an advanced payment grant  
agreement with the Ohio Women’s Alliance to provide support for the  
She Leads program; to authorize the reimbursement of qualifying  
expenses incurred prior to the creation of the purchase order; to  
authorize an expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and  
to declare an emergency. ($10,000.00)  
Tiara Ross  
Sponsors:  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. BARROSO DE  
PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
1587-2026  
CA-27  
To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept a grant from the  
National Institute for Children’s Health Quality Healthy Start TA & Support  
Center in the amount of $2,000.00 for the MATCHS (Mentoring)  
Program; to authorize the appropriation of $2,000.00 from the  
unappropriated balance of the Health Department Grants Fund; and to  
declare an emergency. ($2,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1714-2026  
CA-28  
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with  
Huckleberry House in support of its Teen Crisis Program and Shelter; to  
authorize an appropriation of $75,000.00 within the Neighborhood  
Initiatives subfund; to authorize the expenditure of $100,000.00 within the  
Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency  
($100,000.00)  
Melissa Green and Rob Dorans  
Sponsors:  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. ROSS, VICE CHR. ALL  
MEMBERS  
1302-2026  
CA-29  
CA-30  
To authorize the Director of Public Safety to enter into the first year of a  
three-year contract with Language Line Services, Inc. for telephonic  
interpretation services; to authorize the expenditure of $120,000.00 from  
the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($120,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1448-2026  
To authorize the Director of Public Safety to enter into contract with  
GovernmentJobs.com, Inc. (D/B/A/ NEOGOV), parent company of  
PowerDMS. Inc. to renew licenses for access to a document  
management system; to award in accordance with the sole source  
provisions of the Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of  
$53,074.61 from the Law Enforcement Contraband Seizure Fund; and to  
declare an emergency. ($53,074.61)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1644-2026  
CA-31  
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with Legal Aid  
of Southeast and Central Ohio (LASCO) in support of the LASCO  
Reentry Project; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the  
Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency.  
($165,000.00)  
Rob Dorans  
Sponsors:  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: ROSS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
1597-2026  
CA-32  
This ordinance authorizes the appropriation and expenditure in an  
amount up to $375,000.00 of HOME Investment Partnerships Program  
(HOME-ARP) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban  
Development; authorizes the Director of the Department of Development  
to enter into a Subrecipient For Profit Service Contract with Nelson Park  
Preservation Associates, LLC in an amount up to $375,000.00 to  
provide supportive services for residents that are deemed eligible under  
the HOME-ARP guidelines at Nelson Park Apartments; and authorizes  
the expenditures prior to the purchase order beginning May 1, 2026; and  
declare an emergency. ($375,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
1160-2026  
CA-33  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract  
modification with Resource International for the Construction  
Administration/Construction Inspection Services 2026-2028 contract; to  
authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to  
authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation within the Sanitary Bond  
Fund and within the Storm Bond Fund; and to expend up to $228,971.20  
from the Sanitary Bond Fund and the Storm Bond Fund for this  
modification. ($228,971.20)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1325-2026  
CA-34  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to renew  
the contract with SGI Matrix, LLC for security system parts, installation,  
maintenance, monitoring, repair, and support services; and to authorize  
the expenditure of $35,016.45 split among the Electricity, Water, Sanitary  
Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Fund. ($35,016.45)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1390-2026  
1491-2026  
CA-35  
CA-36  
To authorize the City Attorney, on behalf of the Department of Public  
Utilities, to modify a contract with Bricker Graydon LLP for tax advisory  
services; to authorize the expenditure of $200,000.00 from the Sanitary  
Sewer Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($200,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a design contract with CDM Smith Inc. for the Water Reclamation  
Facilities Instrumentation and Control Integration and Programming  
Team Part 4 project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital  
Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds within the Sanitary - Fresh  
Water Market Rate Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon the  
Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for this project; and  
to authorize the expenditure of up to $750,000.00 from the Sanitary -  
Fresh Water Market Rate Fund. ($750,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1500-2026  
1515-2026  
CA-37  
CA-38  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew a contract with  
CUES Inc. to provide the GraniteNet SaaS cloud platform and  
applications for field closed circuit television video inspections for the  
Division of Water Reclamation; and to authorize the expenditure of  
$45,270.00 from the Sewer Operating Sanitary Fund. ($45,270.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
an annexation agreement between the City of Columbus and the Board  
of Trustees of Berkshire Township, Delaware County, Ohio. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1519-2026  
CA-39  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a  
contract for the option to purchase UV Reactor Parts and Maintenance  
Services with B L Anderson Co. Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of  
$1.00; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1524-2026  
1540-2026  
CA-40  
CA-41  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter  
into an annexation agreement between the City of Columbus and the  
Board of Trustees of Harlem Township, Delaware County, Ohio. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew an existing sole  
source agreement with Johnson Controls Fire Protection LP for life  
safety system maintenance services; and to authorize the expenditure of  
$143,108.03 from within the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund.  
($143,108.03)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1544-2026  
CA-42  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Geological Survey, United States  
Department of Interior, for Scioto River Flood Inundation Mapping  
services for the Division of Water Reclamation; to authorize the  
expenditure of $241,000.00 from the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund;  
and to declare an emergency. ($241,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1555-2026  
CA-43  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a cooperative  
agreement with PRS MOUND LLC for closure of a gap in the fence  
segment along the property boundary at 1600 West Mound Street; and to  
declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1557-2026  
1601-2026  
CA-44  
CA-45  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to amend  
the current water service and sewer service agreements with the City of  
New Albany to modify the service area boundary. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of Public Service to modify, extend and add  
funds to a service contract with Routeware, Inc. for the provision of GPS  
tracking and route diagnostics for the Division of Refuse Collection; to  
authorize the expenditure of up to $154,954.80 from the Refuse  
Collection General fund to pay for the contract; and to declare an  
emergency. ($154,954.80)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
APPOINTMENTS  
A0111-2026  
CA-46  
CA-47  
Appointment of Betsy Pandora, Short North Alliance, 875 N High St.  
Columbus, Ohio 43201 to serve on the Affordable Housing Trust for  
Columbus and Franklin County with a new term expiration date of  
December 31, 2029.(resume attached)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
A0112-2026  
Appointment of Humphrey Kweminyi, Barnes & Thornburg LLP, 41 S  
High St., Suite 300 Columbus, Ohio 43215 to serve on the Affordable  
Housing Trust for Columbus and Franklin County, with a new term  
expiration date of December 31, 2029. (resume attached)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
Approval of the Consent Agenda  
A motion was made by Melissa Green, seconded by Christopher Wyche,  
including all the preceding items marked as having been approved on the  
Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
SR  
EMERGENCY, POSTPONED AND 2ND READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION  
FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
1468-2026  
SR-1  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a  
one-year contract with Euna Solutions, Inc. for unlimited licenses to use  
the software solutions and professional services related to the Euna  
Procurement Strategic Sourcing Platform; to waive the competitive  
bidding requirements of Columbus City Codes; to authorize the  
expenditure of $182,318.21; and to declare an emergency.  
($182,318.21)  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Christopher Wyche,  
that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
1572-2026  
SR-2  
To authorize the expenditure of $139,150 from the Community  
Development Block Grant Fund; to authorize the Director of the  
Department of Finance and Management to modify the CDBG  
subrecipient agreement with Habitat for Humanity of Ohio, Inc. to add  
$139,150 and to allow for reimbursement of expenditures incurred  
between January 1 and February 27, 2026; and to declare an  
emergency. ($139,150.00)  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Melissa Green, that  
this Ordinance be Postponed to 6/22/26. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
1715-2026  
SR-3  
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the  
Office of Construction Management, to enter into a construction contract  
with General Maintenance and Engineering Co. for the Roof Restoration  
and Replacement project; to authorize a transfer of $1,399,500.00 and  
expenditure up to $2,901,500.00 within the Construction Management  
Capital Improvement Fund; to authorize an amendment to the 2025  
Capital Improvements Budget; and to declare an emergency.  
($2,901,500.00)  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De  
Padilla, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS:  
BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
1361-2026  
SR-4  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a contract with Priscilla Tyson Consulting, LLC to assist in the completion  
and opening of the Poindexter Village Museum and Cultural Center; to  
authorize the appropriation and expenditure in an amount up to  
$130,000.00 within the Neighborhood Economic Development fund; to  
allow for reimbursement of expenditures prior to the issuance of the  
purchase order; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the  
Columbus City Codes; and to declare an emergency. ($130,000.00)  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De  
Padilla, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
1508-2026  
SR-5  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
the First Amended and Restated Norwich Township Compensation  
Agreement with Norwich Township regarding administrative changes to  
that agreement due to the repeal of the Sugar Farm 40(B) TIF and the  
expansion of the Sugar Farm Incentive District by Ordinance No.  
2451-2025; to appropriate and authorize the expenditure of the service  
payments in lieu of taxes generated by the parcels in the Sugar Farm  
Incentive District and Renner South Incentive District that are to be  
deposited in the Sugar Farm Incentive District 40(C) TIF Fund and the  
Renner South Incentive District 40(C) TIF Fund in accordance with the  
First Amended and Restated Norwich Township Compensation  
Agreement. ($0.00)  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Melissa Green, that  
this Ordinance be Postponed to 6/22/26. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
1511-2026  
SR-6  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute  
an amendment to the Economic Development Agreement dated April 19,  
2024 between the City and WestBend QOZB, LLC to remove the  
developer’s obligations related to the construction and delivery of office  
space in association with the WestBend project provided that the  
developer assumes the new obligation to deliver the apartments by a  
certain deadline to more quickly address the City’s housing supply  
shortage. ($0.00)  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Melissa Green, that  
this Ordinance be Postponed to 6/22/26. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
1530-2026  
SR-7  
To repeal ordinance 2640-2025; to authorize the Director of the  
Department of Development to enter into a professional service contract  
with Paul Werth Associates, Inc to aid in strategic communications work;  
to authorize the appropriation and expenditure in an amount up to  
$65,690.87 within the Neighborhood Economic Development fund; to  
waive the competitive bidding requirements under Columbus City Code;  
to authorize the reimbursement of expenditures prior to the issuance of  
the purchase order; and to declare an emergency. ($65,690.87)  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De  
Padilla, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR.  
DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
1418-2026  
SR-8  
To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement budget; to authorize the  
transfer of funds within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to authorize  
the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with Decker  
Construction Company for the ADA Ramp Projects - Citywide Curb  
Ramps 2026 project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,134,007.70  
from the Street, Construction, Maintenance, and Repair Fund and the  
Streets and Highways Bond Fund for the project; and to declare an  
emergency. ($1,134,007.70)  
A motion was made by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, seconded by Christopher  
Wyche, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR.  
WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
1436-2026  
SR-9  
To authorize and direct the Director of the Recreation and Parks  
Department to enter into not for profit services contract with The Ohio  
State University, for implementation of the Exercise is Medicine® (EIM)  
Program that will benefit the public by improving health and safety.  
($0.00)  
A motion was made by Nancy Day-Achauer, seconded by Christopher Wyche,  
that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
1744-2026  
SR-10  
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into an advance payment grant  
agreement with A Step in the Right Direction in support of its Hygiene  
Program; to authorize an expenditure of $25,000.00 within the  
Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency  
($25,000.00)  
Sponsors:  
Nancy Day-Achauer, Melissa Green, Emmanuel V. Remy, Tiara Ross  
and Christopher Wyche  
A motion was made by Nancy Day-Achauer, seconded by Tiara Ross, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, & LABOR: DORANS, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
1301-2026  
SR-11  
To authorize the City Auditor to establish an encumbrance for the  
payment of contract services with Columbus Early Learning Centers; and  
to authorize the expenditure of $2,120,000.00 $1,973,564.00 from the  
General Fund. ($2,120,000.00 $1,973,564.00)  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Melissa Green, that this  
Ordinance be Amended as submitted to the Clerk. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
1 - Shannon Hardin  
Abstained:  
Affirmative:  
8 -  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, and Christopher  
Wyche  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Melissa Green, that this  
Ordinance be Approved as Amended. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
1 - Shannon Hardin  
Abstained:  
Affirmative:  
8 -  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, and Christopher  
Wyche  
HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. BARROSO DE  
PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
1692-2026  
SR-12  
To authorize the Director of the Office of CelebrateOne to enter into  
contracts to purchase pregnancy tests, diapers, wipes, pack and plays,  
sleep sacks, safety kits, car seats, diaper bags, other childcare items,  
COSI memberships, tabling supplies and maternal wellness items with  
several vendors, including but not limited to, Amazon.com Services LLC,  
DBA Amazon Capital Services Inc, 4Imprint Inc., HALO Dream Inc., and  
Center of Science and Industry; to waive the competitive bidding  
provisions and a certain contracting requirement of Columbus City  
Codes Chapter 329; to authorize the expenditure of up to $280,000.00  
from the General Government Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency.  
($280,000.00)  
A motion was made by Melissa Green, seconded by Tiara Ross, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. ROSS, VICE CHR. ALL  
MEMBERS  
1391-2026  
SR-13  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to associate all  
General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the  
appropriate purchase agreements for the purchase of uniforms and  
accessories for the Division of Police from existing Universal Term  
Contracts; to authorize the expenditure of $3,473,206.00 from the  
General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($3,473,206.00)  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Melissa Green, that  
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
1386-2026  
SR-14  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction  
contract with Complete General Construction Company, for the Walhalla  
Ravine Stream Restoration project; to authorize an amendment to the  
2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds within the  
Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon  
the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for this project;  
and to authorize the expenditure of up to $2,365,772.96 from the Sanitary  
Revolving Loan Fund and the Sanitary Bond Fund to pay for the project.  
($2,365,772.96)  
A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Melissa Green, that  
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
1387-2026  
SR-15  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify an existing contract  
with K & M Kleening Service, Inc. to extend the contract term and add  
additional funding for janitorial services at various Department of Public  
Utilities, Division of Water Reclamation and Division of Water facilities;  
and to authorize the expenditure of $835,320.02 (Water Operating) and  
$920,740.33 (Sanitary Sewer Operating). ($1,756,060.35)  
A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Melissa Green, that  
this Ordinance be Referred to Committee. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
1393-2026  
SR-16  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and increase a  
professional construction management services contract with Smoot  
Construction Company of Ohio for the Big Walnut Trunk Extension Phase  
2 Professional Construction Management project; to authorize the  
Director of Public Utilities to apply for and accept a loan from the  
Sanitary Fresh Water Market for the project; to appropriate funds in the  
Sanitary - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund; to make this ordinance  
contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan  
for this project; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $1,913,332.96  
from the Sanitary - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund to pay for the contract  
modification. ($1,913,332.96)  
A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer,  
that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
1470-2026  
SR-17  
To authorize the City Attorney to spend City funds to acquire and accept  
in good faith certain fee simple and lesser real estate and to contract for  
associated professional services in order for the Department of Public  
Utilities to timely complete the acquisition of Real Estate for the Fourth  
Water Plant Transmission Main Phase 1 Project; to authorize an  
amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate  
funds within the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund; to make this  
ordinance contingent upon approval of a loan from the Ohio Water  
Development Authority; and to authorize the expenditure of up to  
$5,000,000.00 from the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund.  
($5,000,000.00)  
A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer,  
that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
1471-2026  
SR-18  
To authorize the City Attorney, on behalf of the Director of Public Utilities  
to modify an existing contract with Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP for  
special legal counsel services; to waive competitive bidding provisions  
of Columbus City Code; and to authorize the expenditure of $75,000.00  
split between the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater  
Operating Funds. ($75,000.00)  
A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer,  
that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
1546-2026  
SR-19  
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of  
Sustainable Columbus, to make payment(s) to the Columbus  
Foundation, KCB foundation, a nonprofit; to facilitate management of  
funds in a donor-advised fund in furtherance of the altruistic efforts of  
Sustainable Columbus and Keep Columbus Beautiful (KCB); to authorize  
the appropriation and expenditure of $48,000.00 from the Sustainable  
Columbus fund and to declare an emergency. ($48,000.00)  
A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Melissa Green, that  
this Ordinance be Referred to Committee. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
1570-2026  
SR-20  
To authorize the appropriation of $1,800,100.00 from the unappropriated  
balance of the Sustainable Columbus Fund for operating expenditures  
related to the Sustainable Columbus program; and to declare an  
emergency. ($1,800,100.00)  
A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Melissa Green, that  
this Ordinance be Referred to Committee. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
1589-2026  
SR-21  
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to extend the  
existing agreement with Impact Community Action through the extension  
of the current purchase order through May 31, 2027; and to authorize the  
use of any remaining funds unspent existing on the purchase order; and  
to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Melissa Green, that  
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
ADJOURNMENT 6:27 PM  
A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Melissa Green, to  
Adjourn this Regular Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
THERE WILL BE NO COUNCIL MEETING ON MONDAY, JUNE 15, 2026. THE  
NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL WILL BE MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2026.