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Agenda - Final Revised  
Columbus City Council  
Monday, November 17, 2025  
5:00 PM  
City Council Chambers, Rm 231  
REGULAR MEETING NO. 55 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, NOVEMBER 17, 2025 at  
5:00 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.  
ROLL CALL  
READING AND DISPOSAL OF THE JOURNAL  
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE JOURNAL  
COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS RECEIVED BY CITY CLERK'S OFFICE  
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C0032-2025  
THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE  
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 12, 2025  
New Type: D1, D3, D3A  
To: Ramos Alex LLC  
3036 Sullivant Ave  
Columbus, OH 43204  
Permit #: 07195673-5  
Transfer Type: D2, D3, D1  
To: Witchlab LLC  
Witchlab LLC  
127 N Central Ave  
Columbus, OH 43222  
From: Witchlab LLC  
1187 W Broad St  
Columbus, OH 43222  
Permit #: 09692304-2  
New Type: D5  
To: Wieners On High LLC  
2036 N High St  
Columbus, OH 43201  
Permit #: 09610125-1  
New Type: C1, C2  
To: Sullivant FamilyMart LLC  
Sullivant FamilyMart LLC  
2100 Sullivant Ave  
Columbus, OH 43223  
Permit #: 10009203-1  
New Type: D2, D1, D3, D6  
To: Taboa LLC  
40 E Long St  
Columbus, OH 43215  
Permit #: 08764592-1  
Transfer Type: D5  
To: Silent T Enterprises  
Level One Bar + Arcade  
130 Hutchinson Ave  
Columbus, OH 43235  
From: Level 1 Bar Arcade LLC  
130 Hutchinson Ave  
Columbus, OH 43235  
Permit #: 10005961-1  
Transfer Type: C2, C1  
To: Par Petroleum LLC  
Par Petroleum  
995 Alum Creek Dr  
Columbus, OH 43209  
From: Alum Creek Petroleum LLC  
995 Alum Crk Dr  
Columbus, OH 43209  
Permit #: 10007697-1  
New Type: C2, C1  
To: Independence Mini Market LLC  
Independence Mini Market  
1391 South Hamilton Road  
Columbus, OH 43227  
Permit #: 10010587-1  
Transfer Type: D5, D6  
To: HOC Columbus LLC  
1026 N High St  
Columbus, OH 43201  
From: RVY Group LLC  
RVY Group LLC  
1026 N High St  
Columbus, OH 43215  
Permit #: 10009769-1  
Stock Type: C1, C2  
To: ABC Liquor Corporation  
1571 E Dublin Granville Rd  
Columbus, OH 43229  
Permit #: 00019292-1  
Transfer Type: D5, D6  
To: Kai Columbus Inc  
Kai Columbus  
1323 St James Lutheran Ln  
Columbus, OH 43228  
From: HGB Columbus Inc  
HGB Columbus Inc  
1323 St James Lutheran Ln  
Columbus, OH 43228  
Permit #: 10010105-1  
New Type: D1, D3  
To: LJW Group LLC  
Hokkaido  
1466 Bethel Rd  
Columbus, OH 43220  
Permit #: 10005310-8  
New Type: D2  
To: LNS Restaurants VIII LLC  
Mikey’s Late Night Slice  
8770 Galaxy Way  
Columbus, OH 43240  
Permit #: 10001787-1  
Advertise Date: 11/22/25  
Agenda Date: 11/17/15  
Return Date: 11/27/25  
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA  
FR  
FIRST READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION  
FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
FR-1  
2770-2025  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to modify a  
contract with Granicus, LLC for the 311 Response System, OneView; to  
waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes;  
and to authorize the expenditure of $327,257.33 from the Information  
Services Operating Fund. ($327,257.33)  
FR-2  
3044-2025  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a  
Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Sutphen OEM Parts  
and Services with Heritage Fire Equipment, LLC in accordance with the  
sole source provisions of the Columbus City Code; and to authorize the  
expenditure of $1.00. ($1.00)  
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS: BANKSTON,  
CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
LA  
2623-2025  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a grant agreement with the Greater Columbus Sports Commission LLC  
(or any affiliates, subsidiaries, or parent corporations thereof), the Board  
of Commissioners or County Administrator of Franklin County, Ohio, and  
Pro Volleyball Federation LLC d/b/a Major League Volleyball (or any  
affiliates, subsidiaries, or parent corporations thereof) for the purpose of  
providing support to the Columbus Fury through the Women in Sports  
Program of the Greater Columbus Sports Commission in an amount up to  
$500,000.00; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to  
$500,000.00 from the Neighborhood Economic Development Fund; and  
to advance funding per a predetermined schedule. ($500,000.00).  
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR.  
DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
FR-3  
2889-2025  
To authorize the City Attorney to file complaints in order to immediately  
appropriate and accept the remaining fee simple and lesser real estate  
necessary to timely complete the Bikeway Development-Georgesville  
Road Shared Use Path-Parkwick Drive to Sullivant Avenue and to  
authorize an expenditure of $25,984.00. ($25,984.00)  
FR-4  
2912-2025  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute  
those documents necessary to release a portion of the Outerbelt Street  
easement to allow for the property to clear title to secure related bank  
loans. ($500.00)  
NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR. WYCHE, VICE  
CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
FR-5  
2911-2025  
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to accept a deed for  
approximately 27.961 acres +/- of real property located at 1777 E. Broad  
Street, Columbus, Ohio 43203 from The Franklin Park Conservatory Joint  
Recreational District and to quitclaim the 27.961 acres +/- of real  
property along with an additional 0.863 acres +/- of real property, subject  
to reversionary provisions, back to The Franklin Park Conservatory Joint  
Recreational District. ($0.00)  
FR-6  
2941-2025  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to enter  
into a grant agreement with Heart of Job Foundation, a not-for-profit  
organization in support of a year-long partnership with Columbus City  
Preparatory School for Boys and to authorize the expenditure from the  
General Fund for programming. ($12,500.00)  
FR-7  
2944-2025  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to enter  
into grant agreements with not-for-profit agency EPIC Youth in support of  
Boys of ICE x Grades + Games School Program; to authorize the  
expenditure from the General Fund for programming. ($12,500.00)  
HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. BEATTY, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
FR-8  
2328-2025  
To authorize the Board of Health to enter a contract with Center for  
Disease Detection, LLC., for medical laboratory services, for the period  
of November 1, 2025 to October 31, 2026; to authorize the expenditure  
not to exceed $563,000.00 from the Health Department Grant fund.  
($563,000.00)  
FR-9  
2962-2025  
To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept funds from the Ohio  
Environmental Protection Agency, plus any additional funds, for the  
2025-2026 Water Pollution Control Loan Fund (WPCLF) program; to  
authorize the appropriation of funds, including any additional funds, from  
the unappropriated balance of the Health Department Grants Funds; and  
to authorize the City Auditor to transfer appropriations between object  
classes for the 2025-2026 WPCLF program. ($50,000.00)  
PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
FR-10 2590-2025  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a professional services contract modification with Black & Veatch  
Corporation for the Waste Water Treatment Facilities-General Program  
#5 project; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $1,200,000.00 from  
the Sanitary Bond Fund for the contract. ($1,200,000.00)  
MBE Participation; WBE Participation  
FR-11 2692-2025  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract  
modification with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., to add additional  
funding for the Construction Administration/Construction Inspection  
Services 2023-2025 contract; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvements  
Budget; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to  
$1,003,805.00 from the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund for  
the contract; and to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water  
Development Authority approving a loan for the project. ($1,003,805.00)  
MBE Participation  
FR-12 2780-2025  
FR-13 2809-2025  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with  
Synagro Central, LLC to provide liquid land application of biosolids for  
the Division of Water Reclamation, and to authorize the expenditure of  
$800,000.00 from the Sewer Operating Sanitary Fund. ($800,000.00)  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a subscription  
contract with OW Investors LLC dba MARS Company for the upgrade,  
maintenance, and support of an existing MARS meter test bench system  
on behalf of the Division of Water; to waive the competitive bidding  
provisions of Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of  
$62,484.00 from the Water Operating Fund. ($62,484.00)  
FR-14 2819-2025  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify  
the contract with The Righter Co. to add additional funding for the  
Greenlawn Dam Rehabilitation Project; to authorize an amendment to the  
2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of cash and  
appropriation within the Storm Bond Fund; and to authorize an  
expenditure of up to $493,650.00 within the Storm Bond Fund to pay for  
the contract modification. ($493,650.00)  
FR-15 2839-2025  
FR-16 2869-2025  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to pay  
operating license fees for the City's three water treatment plants to the  
Treasurer, State of Ohio, Ohio Environmental Protection Agency for the  
Division of Water; to authorize the expenditure of $220,000.00 or as much  
thereof as may be needed from the Water Operating Fund. ($220,000.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to renew  
and modify a contract with Roberts Service Group, Inc. for Electric Power  
Systems Maintenance Services to the Department of Public Utilities; to  
authorize the expenditure of up to $1,760,000.00 from the Electricity,  
Water and Sewerage and Drainage Operating Funds and excise the first  
renewal option to extend the term of the contract for an additional year.  
($1,760,000.00)  
FR-17 2873-2025  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify the existing contract  
with Specialized Elevator Corp for elevator maintenance services at  
various Department of Public Utilities, Division of Water Reclamation  
facilities; to authorize the expenditure of $69,000.00 from the Sewer  
Operating Sanitary Fund, to extend the term for an additional year, and to  
authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify past  
outstanding, present, and future contracts and purchase orders with Gable  
Elevator and to authorize the assignment of all past outstanding, present,  
and future business done by the City of Columbus from Gable Elevator to  
Specialized Elevator Corp. ($69,000.00)  
FR-18 2876-2025  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract  
modification with EMA Incorporated for the Automatic Meter Reading  
Project; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $1,200,000.00 from the  
Water Bond Fund for this contract modification. ($1,200,000.00)  
WBE Participation  
FR-19 2877-2025  
FR-20 2880-2025  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to establish a contract with DXP Enterprises, Inc. to purchase Rebuild  
Parts for Peerless Flushing Water Pumps and Pump Heads for the  
Division of Water Reclamation; and to authorize the expenditure of  
$72,174.00 from the Sewer Operating Fund. ($72,174.00)  
To authorize the City Attorney, on behalf of the Department of Public  
Utilities, Division of Power, to modify the contract for energy consultant  
legal services with McNees Wallace & Nurick, for the Division of Power;  
and to authorize the expenditure of $125,000.00 from the Electricity  
Operating Fund. ($125,000.00)  
FR-21 2901-2025  
FR-22 2907-2025  
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a  
contract with Agilent Technologies, Inc. for the one-time purchase and  
delivery of an ICP-OES instrument for the Division of Water; and to  
authorize the expenditure of $144,995.39 from the Water Operating Fund.  
($144,995.39)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a planned contract modification for professional services with Burgess &  
Niple, Inc., to add additional funding for the O’Shaughnessy Dam 9th  
FERC Independent Consultant Review project; to authorize an  
amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the  
appropriation of funds in the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund; and  
to authorize an expenditure of up to $565,903.00 from the Water - Fresh  
Water Market Rate Fund for the contract modification. ($565,903.00)  
FR-23 2918-2025  
FR-24 2921-2025  
FR-25 2923-2025  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to renew the  
contract with Irth Solutions, LLC to supply, integrate, and support a Ticket  
Management System for the Department of Public Utilities; and to  
authorize the expenditure of $38,412.37 split between the Electricity,  
Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($38,412.37)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to establish a contract with Pelton Environmental Products, Inc. for the  
purchase and delivery of Infilco Degremont Climber Screen parts for the  
Department of Public Utilities; and to authorize the expenditure of  
$95,876.03 from the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund. ($95,876.03)  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract  
modification with Evans Mechwart Hambleton & Tilton Incorporated to  
add additional funding for the Construction Administration/Construction  
Inspection Services 2020-2022 contract; to authorize an amendment to  
the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and  
appropriation between projects within the Sanitary Bond Fund; and to  
expend up to $167,230.50 from the Sanitary Bond Fund for the  
modification. ($167,230.50)  
FR-26 2924-2025  
FR-27 2933-2025  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a construction contract with General Temperature Control, Incorporated  
for the Fairwood Facility HVAC Replacement project; and to authorize the  
expenditure of up to $1,248,300.00 for the project. ($1,248,300.00)  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract  
modification for PAWP Hypochlorite Disinfection Improvements with  
CH2M Hill Engineers, Inc. to add additional funding; to amend the 2025  
Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation of funds; to  
authorize the Director of Public Utilities to apply for and accept a loan  
from the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account program; to make this  
ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority  
approving a loan for this project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to  
$1,533,000.00 from the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund.  
($1,533,000.00)  
WBE Participation; MBE Participation  
FR-28 2993-2025  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify  
the contract with The Paul Peterson Co., Safety Division, Inc.to add  
additional funding in the amount of $220,000.00 for Installation,  
Maintenance and Repair of Commercial Fencing, Gate & Gate  
Controllers; to authorize the transfer of $220,000.00 between object  
classes in the Electricity Operating Fund; and to authorize the expenditure  
of $220,000.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund. ($220,000.00)  
FR-29 3003-2025  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Water and Power to pay  
combined sewer overflows, sanitary sewer overflows, and wastewater  
treatment plant bypass penalties to the Ohio Environmental Protection  
Agency for the Division of Water Reclamation; and to authorize the  
expenditure of $60,000.00 from the Sewer Operating Sanitary Fund.  
($60,000.00)  
FR-30 3007-2025  
FR-31 3016-2025  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a  
Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Variable Frequency  
Drives, Parts, Installation and Services with Crescent Electric Supply Co.;  
and to authorize the expenditure of $1.00. ($1.00)  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to participate in the Verizon  
Wireless National Association of Procurement Officials (NASPO)  
ValuePoint cooperative purchase agreement; to authorize the expenditure  
of $13,780.00 from the Water Operating Fund; and to waive the  
competitive bidding provisions of City Code. ($13,780.00)  
FR-32 3020-2025  
FR-33 3025-2025  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify the power supply  
agreement with American Electric Power Energy Partners, Inc. (AEPEP)  
to add funding in the amount of $15,310,100.00; and to authorize the  
expenditure of $15,310,100.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund.  
($15,310,100.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a contract with Mid-State Basement Systems LLC, for Project Dry  
Basement; and to authorize the expenditure of $325,000.00 from the  
Sewerage Operating Fund. ($325,000.00)  
HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: HARDIN, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
FR-34 2951-2025  
This ordinance authorizes the appropriation and expenditure in an amount  
up to $500,000.00 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 Not For Profit Service Contract with National  
Church Residences in an amount up to $500,000.00 to provide  
supportive services for residents that are deemed eligible under the  
HOME-ARP guidelines at Berwyn East Place; and authorizes the  
payment of expenditures prior to issuance of the purchase order  
beginning December 1, 2025 through July 31, 2030. ($500,000.00)  
FR-35 2982-2025  
FR-36 3021-2025  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a  
service contract with the Champion Pest & Termite Control LLC to extend  
the end date from December 31, 2025 to December 31, 2026, to prevent  
a disruption in services. ($0.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a planned modification of a contract with E.E. Ward Moving & Storage  
Co. LLC., to extend the agreement term date through December 31, 2026  
as well as update the terms and conditions based on updated federal  
regulations. ($0.00)  
FR-37 3022-2025  
FR-38 3023-2025  
FR-39 3038-2025  
FR-40 3039-2025  
FR-41 3046-2025  
FR-42 3086-2025  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a  
contract with The Inservice Training Network Inc. to extend the agreement  
term date through December 31, 2026; as well as update the terms and  
conditions based on updated federal regulations. ($0.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a  
contract with Ohio Technical Services Inc., to extend the agreement term  
date through December 31, 2026 as well as update the terms and  
conditions based upon updated federal regulations. ($0.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify two  
contracts with HS Heritage Inn of Columbus OPCO LLC, to extend the  
agreement term date through December 31, 2026 as well as update the  
terms and conditions based on updated federal regulations. ($0.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify two  
contracts with Morse Transit Acquisitions LLC, to extend the agreement  
term date through December 31, 2026 as well as update the terms and  
conditions based on updated federal regulations. ($0.00)  
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with the  
Affordable Housing Trust for Columbus and Franklin County (AHT) for a  
Building Small event series; and to authorize an expenditure within the  
Neighborhood Initiatives subfund. ($20,000.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a  
grant agreement with Erie Ohio Capital CDFI Fund, LLC for the  
Broadleigh Lofts project to adjust the soft cost allocation originally  
presented in the agreement. ($0.00)  
RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
BANKSTON  
FR-43 2925-2025  
To amend Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Codes to authorize food  
and/or non-alcoholic beverage expenditures incurred during defined  
contract period terms, as part of standard operating costs for non-profit  
organizations serving vulnerable populations. ($0.00)  
Sponsors:  
Nicholas Bankston  
BEATTY  
FR-44 2526-2025  
To repeal and amend various sections in Title 33 of the Columbus City  
Codes, entitled “Zoning Code,” to allow Accessory Dwelling Units  
(ADUs) in all residential and apartment residential districts, to allow  
habitable space not directly connected to a dwelling unit, and to enact  
newly defined terms and new sections for development standards related  
to sheds, utility enclosures, and fences. ($0.00)  
Sponsors:  
Otto Beatty III  
WYCHE  
FR-45 3082-2025  
To amend various sections of Chapter 1105 of the Columbus City Codes,  
to enact new water rates and charges for the year beginning January 1,  
2026; to expand eligibility for low income and eligible senior customer  
discount programs; to update the rate schedules to reflect monthly billing,  
and to repeal the existing sections being amended.  
Sponsors:  
Christopher Wyche  
FR-46 3083-2025  
To amend various sections of Chapter 1147 of the Columbus City Codes,  
to enact new sanitary sewer service rates for the year beginning January  
1, 2026; to expand eligibility for low income and eligible senior customer  
discount programs, to modify the name of the low income discount  
program, to update wet weather fees, to update the rates schedules to  
reflect monthly billing, to update meter service charges, to update sewer  
capacity fees, and to repeal the existing sections being amended.  
Sponsors:  
Christopher Wyche  
FR-47 3084-2025  
FR-48 3085-2025  
To amend Sections 1149.07 and 1149.08 of the Columbus City Codes,  
to enact new Stormwater fees for the year beginning January 1, 2026, and  
to repeal the existing Sections being amended.  
Sponsors:  
Christopher Wyche  
To amend Chapter 1163 of the Columbus City Codes to enact new  
electric service rates for the year beginning January 1, 2026; to authorize  
the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to increase the power  
low income discount, to enact a new cogeneration rate, and to repeal the  
existing sections being amended.  
Sponsors:  
Christopher Wyche  
ZONING: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
REZONINGS/AMENDMENTS  
FR-49 1979-2025  
To rezone 4970 LINDORA DR. (43232), being 0.92± acres located at the  
southeast corner of Lindora Drive and Carbondale Drive, From: C-4,  
Commercial District, To: L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District  
(Rezoning #Z24-024).  
VARIANCES  
FR-50 1980-2025  
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3312.21(A),  
Landscaping and screening; and 3312.27, Parking setback line, of the  
Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 4970 LINDORA DR.  
(43232), to allow reduced parking lot landscaping and parking setback for  
an apartment building in the L-AR-1, Apartment Residential District  
(Council Variance #CV24-075).  
FR-51 2788-2025  
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.039, R-4  
residential district; 3312.49(C), Required parking;; 3332.05(A)(4), Area  
district lot width requirements; 3332.15, R-4 area district requirements;  
3332.19, Fronting; 3332.26(C), Minimum side yard permitted; 3332.27,  
Rear yard; and, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at  
671 E. GATES ST. (43206), to allow a single-unit dwelling and a two-unit  
dwelling on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-4,  
Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-052).  
FR-52 3103-2025  
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3  
residential district; 3312.25, Maneuvering; 3312.27, Parking setback line;  
3312.29, Parking space; 3321.05(A)(2), Vision Clearance; 3332.05(A)  
(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.13, R-3 area district  
requirements; 3332.19, Fronting; 3332.27, Rear yard; and 3332.28, Side  
or rear yard obstruction, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property  
located at 2661-2663 OSCEOLA AVE. (43211), to allow two single-unit  
dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-3,  
Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-067).  
FR-53 3105-2025  
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3  
residential district; 3332.13, R-3 area district requirements; 3332.19,  
Fronting; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the  
property located at 2866 OAKLAWN ST. (43224), to allow two single-unit  
dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-3,  
Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-055).  
FR-54 3106-2025  
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3  
residential district; 3312.21(D)(1), Landscaping and screening; 3312.29,  
Parking space; and 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements, of  
the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1287 E. FULTON  
ST. (43205), to allow a four-unit dwelling with reduced development  
standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-051).  
FR-55 3107-2025  
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3  
residential district; 3312.21(D)(1), Landscaping and screening; 3312.29,  
Parking space; and 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements;  
Section 3332.18(D), Basis of computing area; Section 3332.21(E),  
Building lines; Section 3332.25(B), Maximum side yards required, of the  
Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1461 FRANKLIN AVE.  
(43205), to allow a four-unit dwelling with reduced development standards  
in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-085).  
FR-56 3110-2025  
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3356.03, C-4  
permitted uses; 3361.02, Permitted uses; and 3312.49(C), Required  
parking, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 175  
HUTCHINSON AVE. (43235), to allow ground floor residential uses with  
reduced parking in the CPD, Commercial Planned Development District  
(Council Variance #CV25-066).  
CA  
CONSENT ACTIONS  
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION:  
WYCHE  
To celebrate Ro's Kitchen and their community impact  
CA-1  
0255X-2025  
Sponsors:  
Christopher Wyche, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De  
Padilla, Otto Beatty III, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans,  
Melissa Green, Emmanuel V. Remy and Shannon G. Hardin  
HARDIN  
CA-2 0256X-2025  
To Honor and Congratulate Nia Performing Arts Inc. on 23 Seasons of  
Success Performing Black Nativity  
Sponsors:  
Shannon G. Hardin, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De  
Padilla, Otto Beatty III, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans,  
Melissa Green, Emmanuel V. Remy and Christopher Wyche  
FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
CA-3  
2800-2025  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to modify an  
existing contract with OARnet/OSU for VMware software licensing,  
maintenance, and support, pursuant to Columbus City Codes sections  
relating to not-for-profit service contracts; and to authorize the expenditure  
of $218,292.48 from the Department of Technology, Information Services  
Fund. ($218,292.48)  
CA-4  
2969-2025  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to enter a  
contract with Excel Management Systems, Inc. utilizing a State Term  
Contract for the purchase of Microsoft Enterprise Unified Support  
services; to authorize the expenditure of $417,236.00 from the  
Department of Technology Information Services Operating Fund; and to  
declare an emergency. ($417,236.00)  
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS: BANKSTON,  
CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
CA-5  
2779-2025  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a Grant Agreement with Elevate Northland in an amount of up to  
$320,216.25 to advance payment for the planning, design, and  
construction of a new community center space to continue providing  
training and business incubation assistance to the Northland community;  
to authorize the transfer of funds with the Northland TIF Fund; to  
appropriate funds within the Northland TIF Fund; to authorize the  
expenditure of up to $320,216.25 from the Northland TIF Fund; and to  
allow for the reimbursement of expenditures prior to the purchase order  
with the Grant Agreement expiring on December 31 2026. ($320,216.25)  
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR.  
DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
CA-6  
0246X-2025  
To declare the City’s necessity and intent to appropriate and accept  
certain fee simple title and lesser real estate in order to complete the  
Broad Street Phase project ($0.00)  
CA-7  
2553-2025  
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the  
Department of Public Service, to use current, pending, and future State of  
Ohio and ODOT cooperative contracts to enter into contracts, establish  
purchase agreements and purchase orders, and associate all general  
budget reservations resulting from this ordinance for deicing chemicals  
for snow and ice control on the roadways of Columbus; to authorize the  
expenditure of $250,000.00 from the Municipal Motor Vehicle Tax Fund;  
and to declare an emergency. ($250,000.00)  
CA-8  
CA-9  
2794-2025  
2806-2025  
To authorize the Director of Public Service to execute grant and other  
requisite agreements with the Central Ohio Transit Authority for the  
acceptance and administration of said grants for projects approved to  
received 2026 Transit Supportive Infrastructure Program funds; and to  
authorize expenditure of any awarded fund and the refund of any unused  
funds. ($0.00)  
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 a contract modification with  
Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, Inc. in connection with the Intersection -  
Greenlawn Avenue - Thurman Avenue at High Street project; and to  
authorize the expenditure of up to $50,000.00 from the Streets and  
Highways Bond Fund to pay for the project. ($50,000.00)  
CA-10 2810-2025  
To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a contract  
modification with Cultivate Geospatial Solutions, LLC in connection with  
the Asset Information Management System; and to authorize the  
expenditure of up to $185,000.00 from the Street Construction,  
Maintenance, and Repair Fund. ($185,000.00)  
CA-11 2822-2025  
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 a contract modification with DHDC  
Engineering Consulting Services, Inc. in connection with the Roadway -  
Subsurface Utility Exploration Services project; and to authorize the  
expenditure of up to $50,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond  
Fund to pay for the project. ($50,000.00)  
CA-12 2836-2025  
To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the  
Director of Public Service to enter into a contract modification with Glaus,  
Pyle, Schomer, Burns and DeHaven, Inc., dba GPD Associates in  
connection with the Roadway Improvements - Livingston Avenue - Front to  
Fourth project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $350,000.00  
from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund to pay for the project.  
($350,000.00)  
CA-13 2948-2025  
CA-14 2973-2025  
CA-15 2991-2025  
CA-16 2998-2025  
To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with M.P.  
Dory Co. for the Roadway - Guardrail and Fence Repair 2025 service  
project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $375,000.00 from the Street  
Construction Maintenance and Repair Fund for the project; and to declare  
an emergency. ($375,000.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute  
those documents necessary for the City to grant a Revocable  
Encroachment Easement to Mt Vernon Ave A.M.E. Church to allow a  
portion of their building to remain on City property within existing  
right-of-way; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with  
Decker Construction Company for the Roadway - Utility Cut and Repair  
2025 service project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $350,000.00  
from the Street Construction Maintenance and Repair Fund for the  
project; and to declare an emergency. ($350,000.00)  
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to associate all  
General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the  
appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreement for (1) F150  
Truck, (1) F250 Supercab Truck and (1) Transit Van with snow and light  
packages for the Department of Public Service with Ricart Properties,  
Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of up to $130,084.16 from Municipal  
Motor Vehicle Tax Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($130,084.16)  
CA-17 3040-2025  
To authorize the Director of Public Service to modify an existing  
agreement with Short North Alliance, Inc. (SNA) for the provision of  
various public parking initiatives within the Short North Parking Benefit  
District; to authorize the transfer of appropriation of funds within the  
Mobility Enterprise Fund; to authorize the expenditure of up to $50,000.00  
from the Mobility Enterprise Operating Fund; and to declare an  
emergency. ($50,000.00)  
NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR. WYCHE, VICE  
CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
CA-18 0237X-2025  
To declare the City’s necessity and intent to appropriate and accept  
certain fee simple title and lesser real estate in order to complete the FRA  
Big Walnut Trail Little Turtle to Sunbury Road/Cherrybottom Park project.  
($0.00)  
CA-19 2306-2025  
To authorize and direct the City Auditor to authorize payment to the  
Columbus Museum of Art per invoice approved by the Department of  
Neighborhoods Director (or designee) in an amount not to exceed  
$7,942.00 from the general fund; and to declare an emergency.  
($7,942.00)  
CA-20 2699-2025  
To authorize an expenditure correction of $207,318.75 from the  
Recreation and Parks Permanent Grant Fund to the Recreation and  
Parks Voted Bond Fund to balance the Clean Ohio - Refugee Road,  
Mason Run Preservation grant and close it out prior to year end; to  
authorize the transfer of $37,412.14 within the Recreation and Parks  
Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2025 Capital  
Improvements Budget; and to authorize the expenditure of $207,318.75  
from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund. ($207,318.75)  
CA-21 2700-2025  
To authorize an expenditure correction of $437,700.00 from the  
Recreation and Parks Grant Fund to the Recreation and Parks Voted  
Bond Fund to be applied towards the costs of tree plantings; and to  
authorize the expenditure of $437,700.00 from the Recreation and Parks  
Voted Bond Fund. ($437,700.00)  
WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, & LABOR: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
CA-22 2525-2025  
To authorize the Director of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion to enter  
into a grant agreement with All Nations Worship Assembly of Columbus,  
Ohio, Inc., a local registered non-profit organizations in support of summer  
youth programming; to authorize the expenditure of $25,000.00; and to  
declare an emergency. ($25,000.00)  
CA-23 2974-2025  
To approve Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) #2025-05 executed  
between representatives of the City of Columbus and American  
Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Ohio  
Council 8, Local 1632, which provides for a one-time lump sum payment  
to AFSCME Local 1632 members in COAAA who remain employed with  
the City as of December 31, 2025; and to declare an emergency.  
($120,000.00)  
HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. BEATTY, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
CA-24 2812-2025  
CA-25 3009-2025  
To authorize the Board of Health to modify an existing contract with OSS  
Ohio Holdings, LLC. for security officer services to add additional funding;  
to authorize a total expenditure of $30,000.00 from the Health Special  
Revenue Fund for said contract modification; and to declare an  
emergency. ($30,000.00)  
To authorize the Board of Health to enter into a Grant agreement with the  
ADAMH Board of Franklin County to provide operational support to the  
newly opened Franklin County Crisis Care Center; to authorize an  
expenditure from the Health Departments Special Purpose Fund to pay  
the costs thereof; and to declare an emergency. ($300,000.00)  
PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
CA-26 2868-2025  
To authorize the City Auditor to process an expenditure correction from  
the General Fund to the Division of Police, FY22 DNA CEBR Grant  
Program; and to declare an emergency. ($67,883.58)  
CA-27 2878-2025  
To authorize and direct the Administrative and Presiding Judge of the  
Franklin County Municipal Court to accept a grant award from the State of  
Ohio, Department of Rehabilitation and Correction; to appropriate  
$200,215.00 from the unappropriated balance of the general government  
grant fund to the Franklin County Municipal Court. ($200,215.00)  
PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
CA-28 2414-2025  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Water and Power to modify  
a contract with Bricker Graydon LLP for tax advisory services; to authorize  
the expenditure of $150,000.00 from the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund;  
and to declare an emergency. ($150,000.00)  
CA-29 2665-2025  
To authorize the City Attorney to spend City funds to acquire and accept  
in good faith certain fee simple and lesser real estate needed to complete  
the Franklinton Stormwater System Improvements Project, and to contract  
for associated professional services for the acquisition; to authorize an  
amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the  
transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Storm  
Bond Fund; to authorize the expenditure of up to $342,000.00 from the  
Storm Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($342,000.00)  
CA-30 2804-2025  
CA-31 2816-2025  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to establish a contract with Best Equipment Co., Inc for the purchase and  
delivery of a combination jetting and vacuum trailer for the Department of  
Public Utilities; and to authorize the expenditure of $198.974.00 from the  
Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund. ($198,974.00)  
To authorize the director of the Department of Public Utilities to execute  
those document(s) necessary to release a portion the City’s sanitary  
easement rights described and recorded in Instrument Number  
202407180071846, Recorder’s Office, Franklin County, Ohio. ($0.00)  
CA-32 2841-2025  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to apply for, receive and  
execute the US EPA Midsize and Large Drinking Water System  
Infrastructure Resilience and Sustainability Program funding; to authorize  
the execution of grant and other requisite agreements funded with said  
US EPA grants and providing for the acceptance and administration of  
said grant award on behalf of the Department of Public Utilities; to  
authorize the expenditure of any awarded funds and the refund of any  
unused funds. ($0.00)  
CA-33 2856-2025  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract, in  
accordance with sole source provisions of City Code, with ADS  
Environmental Services LLC. for the purchase of PRISM cloud-based  
data management software for the Division of Water Reclamation; and to  
authorize the expenditure of $49,000.00 from the Sewer Operating  
Sanitary Fund. ($49,000.00)  
CA-34 2909-2025  
CA-35 2922-2025  
CA-36 2936-2025  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a  
Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Composting Bulking  
Material (Woodchips) with Edwards Land Clearing Inc.; to authorize the  
expenditure of $1.00; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00)  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to modify an existing  
Universal Term Contract with Fondriest Environmental Inc. to allow for  
manufacturer price increases for the option to purchase YSI Parts and  
Services; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
To authorize the City Attorney to spend City funds to acquire and accept  
in good faith certain fee simple and lesser real estate needed to complete  
the Twin Lake Dam Rehabilitation Project and to contract for associated  
professional services needed for the acquisition of the real estate; to  
authorize an expenditure of up to $100,000.00 within the Storm Bond  
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($100,000.00)  
CA-37 2945-2025  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a  
Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Digital Protection  
Relays and Accessories with SEL Engineering Services Inc.; to authorize  
the expenditure of $1.00; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00)  
HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: HARDIN, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
CA-38 3019-2025  
To authorize the Director of Development to execute those documents  
necessary to enter into a Third Amendment to Lease Agreement with  
Best Corporate Properties II; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
APPOINTMENTS  
CA-39 A0146-2025  
Reappointment of Sean Grant, CFO, Columbus Partnership, 150 South  
Front Street, Suite 200, Columbus, Ohio 43215, to serve as a joint City of  
Columbus-Franklin County appointee to the Affordable Housing Trust for  
Columbus and Franklin County Board of Directors with a new term  
expiration date of December 31, 2028 (biography attached).  
CA-40 A0147-2025  
CA-41 A0148-2025  
Reappointment of Bill LaFayette, Founder & Owner, Regionomics, 1293  
South Front Street, Columbus, Ohio 43206, to serve as a joint City of  
Columbus-Franklin County appointee to the Affordable Housing Trust for  
Columbus and Franklin County Board of Directors, with a new term  
expiration date of December 31, 2027 (biography attached).  
Reappointment of Michael Childs, Vice President, Community  
Development Director, United Midwest Savings Bank, 6460 Busch  
Boulevard, Columbus, Ohio 43229, to serve as a joint City of  
Columbus-Franklin County appointee to the Affordable Housing Trust for  
Columbus and Franklin County Board of Directors, with a new term  
expiration date of December 31, 2027 (profile attached).  
CA-42 A0149-2025  
CA-43 A0150-2025  
CA-44 A0151-2025  
CA-45 A0152-2025  
Appointment of Bhakri Bania, BBCO, 326 S High St, Suite 500  
Columbus, OH 43215 to serve on the German Village Commission  
replacing Charissa Durst with a new term expiration date of 6/30/2028  
(resume attached).  
Appointment of Bharat Baste, BBCO, 326 S High St, Suite 500  
Columbus, OH 43215 to serve on the Historic Resources Commission  
replacing Tameka Baba with a new term expiration date of 6/30/2028  
(resume attached).  
Appointment of Melva Williams-Argaw, XYZ Professional Services, LTD.,  
166 mayfair Blvd. Columbus, OH 432213 to serve on the Historic  
Resources Commission replacing AJ Minerva with a new term expiration  
date of 6/30/2026 (resume attached).  
Appointment of Zac Romer-Jordan, BBCO, 326 S High St, Suite 500  
Columbus, OH 43215 to serve on the Victorian Village Commission  
replacing Melinda Shah with a new term expiration date of 6/30/2028  
(resume attached).  
EXECUTIVE SESSION AS PROVIDED FOR IN COLUMBUS CITY CHARTER SECTION  
8, CITY CODE SECTION 111.01 AND OHIO REVISED CODE SECTION 121.22(G)(3) TO  
CONFER WITH CITY ATTORNEY STAFF CONCERNING LEGAL SETTLEMENTS.  
SR  
EMERGENCY, POSTPONED AND 2ND READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION  
FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
SR-1  
2706-2025  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to enter a  
contract with Winmill Software, Inc. for a term of one year, with the option  
to renew for four additional one-year terms, for the use of PPM Pro  
Product and services; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the  
Columbus City Codes; to authorize an expenditure from the General Fund  
and the Information Services Fund; and to declare an emergency.  
($38,939.00)  
SR-2  
2720-2025  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology, on behalf of  
the Civil Service Commission, to enter into a contract with  
Governmentjobs.com, Inc. (also known as NeoGov) for application  
hosting services; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the  
Columbus City Codes; and to authorize the expenditure of $189,551.14  
from the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating Fund.  
($189,551.14)  
SR-3  
2920-2025  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to enter an  
agreement with Columbus FiberNet LLC for fiber optic cable  
maintenance services; to authorize the expenditure of $88,201.27 from  
the Information Services Operating fund; to waive the competitive bidding  
provisions of the Columbus City Codes; and to declare an emergency.  
($88,201.27)  
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR.  
DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
SR-4  
2563-2025  
To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement budget; to authorize the Director  
of Public Service to enter into contract with Complete General  
Construction Company for the Bridge Rehabilitation - Front Street and  
Nationwide Boulevard over Railroad Tunnel project; to authorize the  
expenditure of up to $5,434,218.13 from the Streets and Highways Bond  
Fund project; and to declare an emergency. ($5,434,218.13)  
SR-5  
2807-2025  
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 the Department of Public Service to enter into contract with  
Orchard, Hiltz & McCliment, Inc. for the Bikeway - Broad Street Urban  
Trail - Washington Avenue to Alum Creek Trail project; and to authorize  
the expenditure of $1,875,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond  
Fund. ($1,875,000.00)  
SR-6  
SR-7  
2947-2025  
2956-2025  
To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with  
Danbert, Inc. for the Downtown Signal Conduit Replacement Phase 1  
project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,184,089.67 from the  
Street Construction Maintenance and Repair Fund for the project; and to  
declare an emergency. ($1,184,089.67)  
To authorize the City Attorney's Office, Real Estate Division, to contract  
for professional services relative to the acquisition of fee simple title and  
lesser interests in and to property needed for the Arterial - Broad Street -  
Outerbelt Street to Reynoldsburg-New Albany Road project; to authorize  
the City Attorney's Office, Real Estate Division, to negotiate with property  
owners to acquire the additional rights of way necessary to complete this  
project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,000,000.00 from the  
Streets and Highways Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency.  
($1,000,000.00)  
NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR. WYCHE, VICE  
CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
SR-8  
2606-2025  
To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to  
execute an intergovernmental agreement with the Regional Council of  
Governments for the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging, to authorize a  
transfer of appropriations between objects within the Recreation and  
Parks Grant Fund, to authorize the expenditure of $6,000,000.00 from the  
Recreation and Parks Grant Fund, and to waive relevant provisions of  
Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Codes relating to the sale of City  
owned personal property for donation to the COG-COAAA.  
($6,000,000.00)  
LA  
3138-2025  
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with the United  
Way of Central Ohio, Inc. in support of the 2025 Columbus Turkey Drive;  
to authorize an expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund;  
and to declare an emergency. ($20,000.00)  
Sponsors:  
Emmanuel V. Remy  
HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. BEATTY, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
SR-9  
2850-2025  
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  
$3,382,868.00 and any additional funds for the Ryan White Part A HIV  
Care grant program; to authorize the appropriation of $3,382,868.00 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 Ryan White Part A HIV  
Care grant program. ($3,382,868.00)  
SR-10 2954-2025  
To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept the grant service  
contract from the Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health (ADAMH) Board of  
Franklin County in the amount of $1,879,470.94; to authorize the  
appropriation of $2,169,470.94, which includes program revenues, to the  
Health Department in the Health Department Grants Fund; to authorize the  
City Auditor to transfer appropriations between object classes for the  
2026 Alcohol, Drug And Mental Health (ADAMH) Board of Franklin  
County grant service contract for the Alcohol and Drug Services (ADS)  
and Neighborhood Social Services Divisions (NSS) grant programs as  
needed upon request by the Columbus Public Health department; and to  
declare an emergency. ($2,169,470.94)  
SR-11 3152-2025  
To authorize and direct the Board of Health to enter into a grant  
agreement with the Mid-Ohio Foodbank dba Mid-Ohio Food Collective; to  
authorize the expenditure of $10,000.00 from Health Special Revenue  
Fund; to authorize the expenditure of funds on reasonable food and  
non-alcoholic beverage expenses; and to declare an emergency.  
($10,000.00)  
SR-12 3166-2025  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to enter into a Subrecipient Agreement with LifeCare Alliance in support  
of their respective food distribution operations, in the cumulative amount  
of $40,000.00; to authorize the appropriation and the expenditure of  
$40,000.00; and to declare an emergency. ($40,000.00)  
PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
SR-13 2919-2025  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
on behalf of the Municipal Court Clerk to modify and extend the contract  
with Dell Marketing LP for the purchase of maintenance, support and  
services for Microsoft licenses and for the support and hosting of the  
monthly Azure usage; to amend the original contract to update the product  
due to Microsoft’s error; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of  
Columbus City code; to authorize the expenditure of $70,000.00 from the  
Municipal Court Clerk computer fund; and to declare an emergency.  
($70,000.00)  
SR-14 3024-2025  
SR-15 2527-2025  
To authorize the acceptance of funds from the City’s settlement of claims  
in the Multidistrict Visa and Mastercard Payment Card Interchange Fees  
Antitrust Litigation; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
To authorize and direct the City Attorney to settle the lawsuit captioned  
Michael Wiggins et al. v. City of Columbus et al., Franklin County Court of  
Common Pleas Case No. 24-CV-3283; to authorize the expenditure of  
the sum of Seven Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars and No Cents  
($750,000.00) in settlement of the lawsuit; to authorize the transfer of  
$750,000.00 within the General Fund; and to declare an emergency.  
($750,000.00)  
SR-16 2864-2025  
To authorize and direct the City attorney to settle the lawsuit captioned  
Anita Davis v. City of Columbus, Tenth Appellate District Case No.  
25AP-633; to authorize the expenditure of Thirty Thousand Dollars and No  
Cents ($30,000.00) in settlement of the litigation; to authorize the transfer  
of said funds from the Citywide Account into the Columbus Recreation  
and Parks Department Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency.  
($30,000.00)  
SR-17 2960-2025  
SR-18 3014-2025  
To authorize and direct the City Attorney to settle the claims of Luis  
Escobedo Villanueva; to authorize the expenditure of the sum of  
Seventy-Five Thousand and No Cents ($75,000.00) in settlement of the  
matter; and to declare an emergency. ($75,000.00)  
To authorize and direct the City Attorney to settle all claims with Averi J.  
Townsend; to ratify the authority of the Council President and Council  
Chief of Staff to execute the settlement agreement; to authorize the  
expenditure of eighty-four thousand, seven hundred ninety-one dollars and  
zero cents ($84,792.00) in settlement of the claims; from the Department  
of Finance’s Citywide account to Columbus City Council fund; and to  
declare an emergency. ($84,792.00)  
PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
SR-19 2626-2025  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a contract with Cornerstone Maintenance Services, Ltd. for HVAC and air  
purification maintenance services at various Department of Public Utilities  
facilities; to waive competitive bidding of the Columbus City Code; and to  
authorize the expenditure of $388,700.00 from the Sewer Operating  
Sanitary Fund and $10,000.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund.  
($398,700.00)  
SR-20 2636-2025  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction  
contract with Driven Excavating, LLC, for the Atlanta Drive Area Water  
Line Improvements Project; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement  
Budget; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to  
$5,896,817.62 from the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account 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. ($5,898,817.62)  
WBE Participation  
SR-21 2671-2025  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a contract modification with DLZ Ohio, Inc. for the Construction  
Administration/Construction Inspection Services 2023-2025 contract; to  
make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development  
Authority approving a loan for this project; to appropriate funds within the  
Water Pollution Control Loan Fund; and to authorize an expenditure of up  
to $1,558,922.99 from the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund to pay for  
the project. ($1,558,922.99)  
MBE Participation  
SR-22 2688-2025  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction  
contract with Performance Pipelining, Inc., for the Blueprint Hilltop 1 -  
Palmetto/Westgate Lateral Lining Project 2 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 $8,275,325.55  
from the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund and the Sanitary Bond Fund to  
pay for the project. ($8,275,325.55)  
MBE Participation  
SR-23 2708-2025  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a service agreement with Thinkwell, LLC. for Leadership Development  
Program Services; and to authorize the expenditure of $267,683.75 split  
between the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater  
Operating Funds. ($267,683.75)  
REQUEST TO REFER TO COMMITTEE  
SR-24 2715-2025  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to establish a contract with BEC Enterprises LLC II, for the purchase and  
delivery of a water flusher truck for the Department of Public Utilities; to  
waive competitive bidding of the Columbus City Code; and to authorize  
the expenditure of $325,353.00 from the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund.  
($325,353.00)  
SR-25 2729-2025  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to associate all  
General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the  
appropriate current and pending Universal Term Contract Purchase  
Agreements for the purchase of Water Treatment Chemicals for the  
Division of Water; to authorize the transfer of $4,300,000.00 between  
object classes in the water operating fund; to authorize the expenditure of  
$8,300,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund. ($8,300,000.00)  
SR-26 3073-2025  
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Finance and Management, on  
behalf of Sustainable Columbus, to implement the pilot Resilience Hub  
Program in support of the City’s sustainability and community prosperity  
goals with Maize Manor United Methodist Church, Inc.; to authorize the  
appropriation and expenditure of $75,000.00 from the Sustainable  
Columbus fund; and to declare an emergency. ($75,000.00).  
HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: HARDIN, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
SR-27 2853-2025  
This ordinance authorizes the appropriation and expenditure in an amount  
up to $502,585.15 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 Not For Profit Service Contract with  
Community Housing Network Inc. in an amount up to $502,585.15 to  
provide supportive services for residents that are deemed eligible under  
the HOME-ARP guidelines at Touchstone Field Place II; and authorizes  
the expenditure prior to the purchase order within the contract term date of  
November 1, 2025 through July 31, 2030. ($502,585.15)  
SR-28 3035-2025  
To authorize the Director of Development to enter into a grant agreement  
with TCG Elford Broad Apartments Holdings LLC for development of a  
240-unit workforce housing development in an amount up to  
$2,200,000.00; to authorize the expenditure of up to $2,200,000.00 from  
the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; to authorize expenses incurred prior  
to the creation of the purchase order; to repeal Ordinance No. 1721-2025;  
and to declare an emergency. ($2,200,000.00)  
RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
BANKSTON  
SR-29 2116-2025  
To amend Title 39 of the Columbus City Codes; and to repeal certain  
existing sections of Title 39, in order to update, clarify, and strengthen  
code regarding the operations of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion and  
its programs.  
Sponsors:  
Nicholas Bankston  
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON 7/28/2025  
REQUEST TO AMEND AS SUBMITTED TO CLERK  
REMY  
SR-30 2857-2025  
To amend Chapter 2509 of the Columbus City Codes to enact Section  
2509.11 to establish the requirement for an emergency power supply  
when an electric motor-driven fire pump is installed within a structure.  
($0.00)  
Sponsors:  
Emmanuel V. Remy  
ADJOURNMENT