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Minutes - Final  
Columbus City Council  
Monday, July 14, 2025  
5:00 PM  
City Council Chambers, Rm 231  
REGULAR MEETING NO. 36 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, JULY 14, 2025 at  
5:00 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.  
ROLL CALL  
9 -  
Present:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Otto Beatty III, Nancy  
Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, 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, Otto Beatty III, Nancy  
Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE JOURNAL  
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE WAS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT  
PORTION OF THE AGENDA AND VOTED ON LATER IN THE MEETING.  
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS: Ordinance  
#1655-2025  
COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS RECEIVED BY CITY CLERK'S OFFICE  
C0018-2025  
1
THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE  
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF WEDNESDAY JULY 9, 2025  
Transfer Type: C2 C1 D6  
To: Gujjar Warehouse Inc  
DBA 1848 E Main St  
1848 E Main St  
Columbus, OH 43205  
From: 1848 Main St Drive Thru Inc  
1848 E Main St  
Columbus, OH 43205  
Permit #: 10004467-1  
Transfer Type: C2 C1  
To: Hague Food Mart LLC  
DBA 154 N Hague Ave  
154 N Hague Ave  
Columbus, OH 43204  
From: 154 Hague Food Mart Inc  
154 N Hague Ave  
Columbus, OH 43204  
Permit #: 10004677-1  
Transfer Type: D1 D2 D3 D3A D6  
To: SGG Group LLC  
DBA 122 E Main St  
122 E Main St  
Columbus, OH 43215  
From: Omar Alberto Tapia  
122 E Main St  
Columbus, OH 43215  
Permit #: 10004759-1  
Transfer Type: D1 D2 D3  
To: All Paws Social LLC  
DBA The Wag  
1330 Norton Ave  
Columbus, OH 43212  
From: Pat and Gracies Kitchen X  
121 S High St  
Columbus, OH 43215  
Permit #: 10004516-1  
Transfer Type: C2 C1  
To: Fast Market LLC  
DBA 3495 S Parsons Ave  
3495 S Parsons Ave  
Columbus, OH 43207  
From: CTG Inc  
3495 S Parsons Ave  
Columbus, OH 43207  
Permit #: 10002274-1  
Transfer Type: D3 D1 D2 D6  
To: Born on Third Limited Partnership  
DBA 1134 Chambers Road  
1134 Chambers Road  
Columbus, OH 43212  
From: Woodys Wing House LLC  
161 E Campus View Blvd  
Columbus, OH 43235  
Permit #: 10004637-2  
Advertise Date: 7/19/2025  
Agenda Date: 7/14/2025  
Return Date: 7/24/2025  
Read and Filed  
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA  
FR  
FIRST READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Rob Dorans, 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, Otto Beatty III, Nancy  
Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
1566-2025  
FR-1  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to enter into  
contract with CDW Government, LLC for the renewal of the Sentinel One  
software, services, and subscriptions; to waive the competitive bidding  
provisions of the Columbus City Code; and to authorize the expenditure  
of $775,345.17 from the Department of Technology, Information Services  
Division, Information Services Operating Fund. ($775,345.17)  
Read for the First Time  
1834-2025  
1842-2025  
FR-2  
FR-3  
To authorize the City Auditor to modify the contract with Fast of Colorado,  
L.P. (FAST LP) for enhancements to the Tax Revenue system and  
CRISP site; and to authorize the expenditure of $100,000.00 from the  
Auditor’s Bond Fund. ($100,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to enter into a contract with K. N. S. Services, Inc. to provide software,  
equipment, technical support and maintenance services for security  
systems for the Facilities Management Division, in accordance with the  
sole source procurement provisions of Columbus City Code; and to  
authorize the expenditure of $75,000.00 from the General Fund.  
($75,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
1844-2025  
1886-2025  
FR-4  
FR-5  
To authorize the transfer of $176,636.56 from the General Fund to the  
Sustainable Columbus Fund in support of energy management,  
alternative energy, and sustainability initiatives to benefit the greater  
Columbus community. ($176,636.56)  
Read for the First Time  
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 Department of Public  
Safety’s Fire Station 22 - Women’s Shower / Locker Room Renovation  
Expansion project; to authorize an expenditure up to $571,500.00 within  
the Safety General Obligations Bond Fund; and to provide for payment of  
prevailing wage services to the Department of Public Service in an  
amount up to $1,500.00. ($571,500.00)  
Read for the First Time  
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS:  
BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
1848-2025  
FR-6  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
an Enterprise Zone Agreement with Coulter Ventures, LLC and Coulter  
Properties II LLC (collectively, the “Enterprise”) for a tax abatement of  
seventy-five percent (75%) for a period of ten (10) consecutive years in  
consideration of the Enterprise investing approximately $37,000,000.00  
million in real property improvements, and the creation of thirty (30) net  
new full-time permanent positions with an estimated annual payroll of  
approximately $1,698,240.00. ($0.00)  
Read for the First Time  
1882-2025  
FR-7  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to amend  
the Jobs Growth Incentive Agreement with Goosehead Insurance  
Agency, LLC for the first time to revise the Project Site from “4131 Worth  
Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43219, parcel number 010-298178” to “4215  
Worth Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43219, parcel number 010-147168.  
($0.00)  
Read for the First Time  
1893-2025  
FR-8  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
an Enterprise Zone Agreement with Pizzuti Stelzer LLC (the “Enterprise”)  
for a tax abatement of seventy-five percent (75%) for a period of ten (10)  
consecutive years in consideration of the Enterprise investing  
approximately $22,000,000.00 in real property improvements and the  
creation of eighteen (18) net new full-time permanent positions with an  
estimated annual payroll of approximately $748,800.00. ($0.00)  
Read for the First Time  
1910-2025  
FR-9  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
an Enterprise Zone Agreement with AAVII, LLC (the “Enterprise”) for a  
tax abatement of seventy-five percent (75%) for a period of ten (10)  
consecutive years in consideration of the Enterprise investing  
approximately $15,800,000.00 in real property improvements and the  
creation of twenty (20) net new full-time permanent positions with an  
estimated annual payroll of approximately $832,000.00. ($0.00)  
Read for the First Time  
1913-2025  
FR-10  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
an agreement with M/I Homes of Central Ohio, for fulfillment of Northeast  
Pay as We Grow requirements for property located at 4570 Central  
College Road. ($0.00)  
Read for the First Time  
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR.  
DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
1838-2025  
FR-11  
FR-12  
To dedicate a tract of real property owned by the City of Columbus as  
road right-of-way; to name said public right-of way as Sullivant Avenue.  
($0.00)  
Read for the First Time  
1852-2025  
To authorize the City Clerk to enter a grant agreement with Columbus  
Downtown Development Corporation; and to authorize an appropriation  
and expenditure from the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund.  
($100,000.00)  
Lourdes Barroso De Padilla  
Sponsors:  
Read for the First Time  
PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
1835-2025  
FR-13  
FR-14  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety to renew  
and fund year two (2) of the existing two (2) year contract with Laerdal  
Medical Corporation for a subscription to their Resuscitation Quality  
Improvement Program (RQI) for the Division of Fire; and to authorize the  
expenditure of $183,550.00 from the General Fund. ($183,550.00)  
Read for the First Time  
1854-2025  
To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to sell to  
Officer Brian Carter #1155, for the sum of $1.00, a police canine with the  
registered name of “Odja” which has no further value to the Division of  
Police and to waive the provisions of City Code- 329 Sale of City-owned  
personal property. ($1.00)  
Read for the First Time  
1897-2025  
FR-15  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to associate all general budget reservations resulting from this ordinance  
with the existing universal term contract purchase agreement with Arrow  
Energy, Inc. for the purchase of jet “A” fuel for the Division of Police; and  
to authorize the expenditure of $200,000.00 from the General Fund.  
($200,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
0360-2025  
FR-16  
FR-17  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify a contract with Deer  
Valley Farm Supply for the Class B Liquid Biosolids Land Application  
Program to add additional funding; to authorize the expenditure of  
$350,000.00 from the Sanitary Sewerage Operating Fund.  
($350,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
1587-2025  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify by extending the  
contract term and increase funding for an existing service agreement with  
Aquatic Informatics, Inc. (DBA Tokay Software) for backflow prevention  
management software services for one additional year; to authorize the  
expenditure of $48,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund; and to waive  
the competitive bidding provisions of City Code. ($48,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
1685-2025  
FR-18  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify  
and increase the contract with CDM Smith, Inc., for the Waste Water  
Treatment Facilities System Instrumentation and Control Integration and  
Programming project; to amend the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget;  
to authorize the appropriation of funds in the Sanitary - Fresh Water  
Market Rate Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon the approval  
of a loan from the Ohio Water Development Authority; and to expend up  
to $500,000.00 from the Sanitary - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund.  
($500,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
1714-2025  
1718-2025  
FR-19  
FR-20  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to establish a contract with Southeastern Equipment Co., Inc. to purchase  
a Wood Chipper for the Division of Water; and to authorize the  
expenditure of $104,590.00 from the Water Operating Fund.  
($104,590.00)  
Read for the First Time  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction  
contract with General Temperature Control, Incorporated, for the  
SWWTP CHB Unit H51 & SDB Zoning/VAV’s project; to authorize an  
amendment to the 2024 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 $1,198,800.00  
from the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund and the Sanitary Bond Fund to  
pay for the project. ($1,198,800.00)  
Read for the First Time  
1741-2025  
1744-2025  
1750-2025  
1752-2025  
1758-2025  
FR-21  
FR-22  
FR-23  
FR-24  
FR-25  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to establish a contract with Liftnow Automotive Equipment Corp. to  
purchase Mobile Column Lifts for the Division of Water; and to authorize  
the expenditure of $54,442.96 from the Water Operating Fund.  
($54,442.96)  
Read for the First Time  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to establish a contract with Utility Truck & Equipment, Inc. for the  
purchase and delivery of two 60’ bucket trucks for the Department of  
Public Utilities; to authorize the expenditure of up to $793,180.00 from  
the Electricity Operating Fund. ($793,180.00)  
Read for the First Time  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to establish a contract with Logistics 365 Inc for the purchase and  
delivery of one propane forklift for the Department of Public Utilities; to  
authorize the expenditure of up to $79,997.00 from the Electricity  
Operating Fund. ($79,997.00)  
Read for the First Time  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to establish a contract with Jerry Pate Turf and Irrigation, Inc. dba Century  
Equipment to purchase a Slope Mower for the Division of Water; and to  
authorize the expenditure of $72,315.27 from the Water Operating Fund.  
($72,315.27)  
Read for the First Time  
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 (CCTV) inspections  
for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage (DOSD); and to authorize the  
expenditure of $43,738.00 from the Sewer Operating Sanitary Fund.  
($43,738.00)  
Read for the First Time  
1760-2025  
FR-26  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to establish a contract with AG-Pro Ohio, LLC to purchase a John Deere  
Tractor and Flail Mower for the Division of Water; and to authorize the  
expenditure of $66,350.00 from the Water Operating Fund. ($66,350.00)  
Read for the First Time  
1798-2025  
FR-27  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
an agreement with Heidelberg University to provide funding and  
continued support to the National Center for Water Quality Research for  
the operation of a tributary loading station on the Scioto River and  
computation of point-source and nonpoint-source loads for 2025; and to  
authorize the expenditure of $45,000.00 from the Sewer Operating  
Sanitary Fund. ($45,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
1799-2025  
FR-28  
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 the investigation of water resources in central  
Ohio, including groundwater and several rivers for the Division of Water  
and the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; and to authorize the  
expenditure of $239,069.00 from the Water Operating Fund, $70,925.00  
from the Sewer System Operating Fund, and $178,300.00 from the  
Storm Sewer Operating Fund. ($488,294.00)  
Read for the First Time  
HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: HARDIN, CHR. GREEN, VICE  
CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
1759-2025  
FR-29  
To authorize the Director of Development to enter into a grant agreement  
with Columbus Housing Partnership, Inc. in an amount up to $400,000.00  
in support of the development of 60 units of new apartments; to authorize  
the appropriation of funds within the Income Set Aside Subfund and the  
Affordable Housing Bond Fund; to authorize the transfer of cash between  
the Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and the Affordable Housing Bond  
Fund; to authorize the expenditure of up to $400,000.00 within the  
Affordable Housing Bond Fund; and to authorize the reimbursement of  
expenditures incurred prior to the establishment of a purchase order.  
($400,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
1766-2025  
FR-30  
To authorize the Director of Development to enter into a grant agreement  
with Preservation of Affordable Housing Inc. in an amount up to  
$1,000,000.00 for repairs to the multifamily property, Walnut Grove; to  
authorize the appropriation of funds within the Income Set Aside Subfund  
and the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; to authorize the transfer of cash  
between the Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and the Affordable Housing  
Bond Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,000,000.00  
within the Affordable Housing Bond Fund. ($1,000,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
1796-2025  
1803-2025  
FR-31  
FR-32  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an annexation  
agreement between the City of Columbus and the Board of Trustees of  
Genoa Township, Delaware County, Ohio ($0.00).  
Read for the First Time  
To authorize the appropriation of funds within the Income Set Aside  
Subfund and the Development Taxable Bonds Fund; to authorize the  
transfer of cash between the Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and the  
Development Taxable Bond Fund; to authorize the expenditure within the  
Development Taxable Bonds Fund in an amount up to $1,000,000.00 for  
a capital contribution agreement which will provide facility renovations to  
the newly acquired Star House facilities; to authorize the Director of the  
Department of Development to enter into a capital contribution  
agreement with the Star House for facility renovations that authorizes the  
payment of eligible expenses beginning the effective date of the  
purchase order through December 31, 2027. ($1,000,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
1820-2025  
FR-33  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
an amendment of the Annexation Agreement between the City of  
Columbus, City of New Albany, and Plain Township, Franklin County,  
Ohio to replace exhibits depicting Water Service and Sewer Service  
Area Boundary Maps and the Agreement Territory Map. ($0.00)  
Read for the First Time  
1821-2025  
1846-2025  
1865-2025  
1880-2025  
FR-34  
FR-35  
FR-36  
FR-37  
To accept the application (AN25-006) of S. G. Loewendick & Sons, Inc.;  
Dyer Road, LLC for the annexation of certain territory containing 13.6±  
acres in Franklin Township. ($0.00)  
Read for the First Time  
To accept the application (AN25-004) of Central Ohio Contractors, Inc.  
for the annexation of certain territory containing 22.1± acres in Franklin  
and Jackson Townships. ($0.00)  
Read for the First Time  
To authorize the Director of the Department Development to modify a  
grant agreement with Erie Ohio Capital CDFI Fund, LLC to adjust the  
budget’s allocation across line items. ($0.00)  
Read for the First Time  
To accept the application (AN25-005) of Anthony & Kimberly Properties  
LLC for the annexation of certain territory containing 1.1± acres in  
Sharon Township. ($0.00)  
Read for the First Time  
ZONING: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
REZONING  
1839-2025  
FR-38  
To amend Ordinance #3143-2021, passed May 9, 2022 (Z20-114), and  
Ordinance #1927-2023, passed July 10, 2023 (Z20-114A) for property  
located at 457 CLEVELAND AVE. (43215), by repealing Section 3 and  
replacing with new Section 3 to modify the proposed uses, the parking  
reduction, and site plan within the CPD, Commercial Planned  
Development District (Rezoning Amendment #Z20-114B).  
Read for the First Time  
1957-2025  
1958-2025  
1960-2025  
FR-39  
FR-40  
FR-41  
To rezone 171 MCNAUGHTEN RD. (43213), being 6.4± acres located  
on the west side of McNaughten Road; 1,100± feet south of East Broad  
Street, From: R, Rural District, To: CPD, Commercial Planned  
Development District (Rezoning #Z25-008).  
Read for the First Time  
To rezone 6680 LOCKBOURNE RD. (43137), being 1.93± acres  
located on the east side of Lockbourne Road, 1,300± feet south of  
London-Groveport Road, From: L-M, Limited Manufacturing District, To:  
L-M, Limited Manufacturing District (Rezoning #Z25-004).  
Read for the First Time  
To amend Ordinance #0288-2020, passed March 16, 2020 (Z19-064),  
for property located at 2114 IKEA WAY (43240), by repealing Section 3  
and replacing with new Section 3 to modify the parking setback and  
landscape buffer commitments with a new site plan of said property  
within the CPD, Commercial Planned Development District (Rezoning  
Amendment #Z19-064A).  
Read for the First Time  
1978-2025  
FR-42  
To rezone 775 GEORGESVILLE RD. (43228), being 32.4± acres  
located on the west side of Georgesville Road and the south side of  
Sullivant Avenue, From: L-M, Limited Manufacturing District, To: L-M,  
Limited Manufacturing District (Rezoning #Z24-003).  
Read for the First Time  
CA  
CONSENT ACTIONS  
BANKSTON  
0169X-2025  
Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Southfield Reunion  
CA-1  
Sponsors:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Otto Beatty III, Nancy  
Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel V. Remy,  
Christopher Wyche and Shannon G. Hardin  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
WYCHE  
0170X-2025  
CA-2  
To Celebrate and Recognize the 35th Anniversary of the Americans with  
Disabilities Act  
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  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
1547-2025  
CA-3  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to enter into a contract with Central Window Cleaning, on behalf of the  
Facilities Management Division, for window cleaning services; to  
authorize the expenditure of $119,240.00 from the General Fund.  
($119,240.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1694-2025  
1699-2025  
1700-2025  
CA-4  
CA-5  
CA-6  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to modify and extend  
a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Sensit Gas  
Monitors with Municipal Emergency Services; and to declare an  
emergency. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a  
Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Unleaded Fuel with  
Colonial Oil Industries, Inc.; and to authorize the expenditure of $1.00  
($1.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to enter into a  
contract with Softchoice Corporation for the purchase of Cisco SmartNet  
maintenance services to support the citywide Metronet; and to authorize  
the expenditure of $207,722.61 from the Department of Technology,  
Information Services Operating fund. ($207,722.61)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1730-2025  
CA-7  
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish  
purchase orders with the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) for the  
purchase of compressed natural gas (CNG) for fueling use by City of  
Columbus vehicles; to authorize the expenditure of $150,000.00 from the  
Fleet Management Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency.  
($150,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1739-2025  
1762-2025  
CA-8  
CA-9  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to enter into a  
contract with Axelliant LLC for the purchase of Absolute Secure Access  
licenses and support services, and to authorize the expenditure of  
$171,709.04 from the Department of Technology, Information Services  
Operating fund; and to declare an emergency. ($171,709.04)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to associate all general budget reservations resulting from this ordinance  
and to establish purchase orders with the appropriate Universal Term  
Contract Purchase Agreement with Fujitec America, Inc. for elevator  
maintenance and emergency service for the Facilities Management  
Division; to authorize the expenditure of up to $150,000.00 from the  
General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($150,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1776-2025  
CA-10  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to enter into  
contract with vCloud Tech Inc. for the subscription of Redsky MyE911  
and E911 Anywhere services for Columbus City Schools (CCS); to  
authorize the expenditure of $107,876.25 from the Department of  
Technology Information Services Operating Fund, Columbus City  
Schools Telephone Services subfund; and to declare an emergency.  
($107,876.25)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1814-2025  
1815-2025  
CA-11  
CA-12  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a  
Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Road Maintenance  
Equipment Parts and Services with The McLean Company; to authorize  
the expenditure of $1.00; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director on behalf of the  
Division of Facilities Management to enter into contract with CSI  
International, LLC., for the purchase of custodial services for the Fleet  
Management Building; to authorize the expenditure of $158,205.68 from  
the Fleet Management Operating Budget; and to declare an emergency.  
($158,205.68)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1841-2025  
CA-13  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
on behalf of the Division of Facilities Management to renew a contract  
with CSI International, Inc., for the purchase of custodial services for the  
Fire Training Academy; to authorize the expenditure of $354,493.40 from  
the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($354,493.40)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1853-2025  
1881-2025  
CA-14  
CA-15  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into  
Universal Term Contracts for the option to purchase Automotive Tires  
with Bob Sumerel Tire Co., Inc., The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company  
and The Ziegler Tire and Supply Company; and to authorize the  
expenditure of $3.00; and to declare an emergency. ($3.00)  
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 Strawser Paving Co., Inc. for the 1355 McKinley Ave. Parking Lot  
project; to authorize a transfer of $194,555.00 and expenditure up to  
$194,555.00 within the Construction Management Capital Improvements  
Bond Fund; to provide for payment of prevailing wage services to the  
Department of Public Service; and to declare an emergency.  
($194,555.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1904-2025  
CA-16  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into  
Universal Term Contracts for the option to purchase OEM Truck Parts  
with Rush Truck Centers of Ohio Inc., Ohio Machinery Co., Truck Country  
of Indiana Inc., Fyda Freightliner Columbus Inc. and Municipal Equipment  
Ohio LLC; to authorize the expenditure of $5.00; and to declare an  
emergency. ($5.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1972-2025  
CA-17  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to modify the existing Universal Term Contract with CDW Government  
LLC to extend the term thereof to January 31, 2030 and to include a  
Buy/Hold and Staging Agreement; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS:  
BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
1680-2025  
CA-19  
To amend the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City  
Auditor to transfer cash and appropriation between projects within the  
Development Taxable Bonds Fund; to authorize the Director of  
Development to enter into a grant agreement with Columbus Next  
Generation Corporation to purchase, renovate, or construct real property  
assets in targeted central city areas to advance economic and  
community development initiatives; to authorize the expenditure of  
$550,000.00 from the Development Taxable Bond Fund; to advance  
funding per a predetermined schedule; and to declare an emergency.  
($550,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1797-2025  
CA-20  
To authorize the Director of Development to enter into a grant agreement  
with The Refuge, Inc in an amount up to $500,000.00 for the purpose of  
constructing a residential facility for their Residential Addiction Recovery  
Program; to authorize the expenditure of $500,000.00 from the  
Development Taxable Bond Fund; to advance funding per a  
predetermined schedule; and to declare an emergency. ($500,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1855-2025  
1912-2025  
CA-21  
CA-22  
To levy special assessments for the purpose of acquiring, constructing,  
and improving certain public improvements constituting special energy  
improvement projects in the City in cooperation with the Columbus  
Regional Energy Special Improvement District; 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  
a Not-for-Profit Service contract with the following commercial  
revitalization districts: The Franklinton Board of Trade, Columbus  
Compact Corporation, Parsons Avenue Merchants Association, Mount  
Vernon Avenue District Improvement Association and The Long Street  
Business Association in an amount up to $12,000.00 each, for a total of  
$60,000.00 to administer the Neighborhood Commercial Revitalization  
Program; to authorize the expenditures in an amount up to $12,000.00  
each; to authorize the payment of expenses prior to purchase order  
execution starting March 1, 2025; to allow funding to be advanced to the  
agency on a predetermined schedule; and to declare an emergency.  
($60,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1981-2025  
CA-23  
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with Lead  
With Purpose in support of their general mission and operations; to  
authorize an expenditure of $20,000.00 within the Neighborhood  
Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($20,000.00)  
Nicholas Bankston  
Sponsors:  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR.  
DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
1645-2025  
CA-24  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to enter  
into contract with EMH&T for the Signals - General Engineering 2025  
project; and to authorize the expenditure of $500,000.00 from the Street  
Construction Maintenance and Repair Fund. ($500,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1667-2025  
CA-25  
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 Michael Baker International, Inc. in connection with the  
UIRF- Eakin Road SUP project; to authorize the expenditure of up to  
$100,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund for the project;  
and to declare an emergency. ($100,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1717-2025  
1733-2025  
CA-26  
CA-27  
To authorize the Director of Public Service to pay utility relocation costs  
to various utilities for the Arterial Street Rehabilitation - Cassady Avenue  
project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $425,000.00 for utility  
relocations for this project from the Streets & Highways Bond Fund; and  
to declare an emergency. ($425,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of Public Service to initiate service for the  
Accelerated Mobility Playbook Technical Assistant Grant through City  
Thread to supplement the Bike Plus planning efforts; to authorize the  
expenditure of the grant match requirement of $15,000.00, to be paid in  
advance of granted services rendered; and to declare an emergency.  
($15,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1764-2025  
CA-28  
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 OHM Advisors in connection with the Roadway -  
General Engineering 2023-2 project; to authorize the expenditure of up to  
$350,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund to pay for the  
project; and to declare an emergency. ($350,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1856-2025  
CA-29  
To authorize the transfer of cash and appropriation between projects  
within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of  
Public Service, or a designee, to enter into agreements with Norfolk  
Southern Railway Company relative to the Bridge Rehabilitation - Front  
Street and Nationwide Boulevard over Railroad Tunnel project; to  
authorize the encumbrance and expenditure of up to $208,561.00 from  
the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency.  
($208,561.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1896-2025  
CA-30  
To vacate an unnamed 8 foot alley in Wooley’s Addition north of Camden  
Avenue and east of St. Clair Avenue; and to declare an emergency.  
($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1914-2025  
CA-31  
To accept the plat titled “Deer Creek Townhomes” from Tamarack Land -  
Deer Creek, LLC; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR.  
WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
1622-2025  
CA-32  
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into a new  
Lease Agreement with the City of Worthington to continue its partnership  
for the further development and maintenance of a dog park at Godown  
Park. ($1.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1627-2025  
1740-2025  
CA-33  
CA-34  
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to accept a deed for  
parcel 010-231127, in the City’s Northland Community, to dedicate said  
property as public parkland; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with  
Military/Veterans Educational Foundation, Inc. and to authorize an  
appropriation and expenditure from the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund.  
($10,000.00)  
Nancy Day-Achauer  
Sponsors:  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, & LABOR: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
1706-2025  
CA-35  
To authorize the Director of the Office of Education to enter into a  
contract with the Crane Center for Early Childhood Research and Policy  
at The Ohio State University to implement Ready4Success, a screening  
and improvement strategy, and Read It Again, Read it Again Math, and  
to provide mid-year student assessment; and to authorize the  
expenditure of $465,000.00 from the General Fund. ($465,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1709-2025  
CA-36  
To authorize the Director of the Office of Education to enter into a  
contract with Future Ready Five to provide comprehensive early literacy  
assessment, data-driven intervention, instructional support, and parent  
engagement to approximately 380 4-year old children; and to authorize  
the expenditure of $130,000.00 from the General Fund. ($130,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. BEATTY, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
1716-2025  
CA-37  
To authorize the appropriation of funds within the Income Set Aside  
Subfund and the Development Taxable Bonds Fund; to authorize the  
transfer of cash between the Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and the  
Development Taxable Bond Fund; to authorize the expenditure within the  
Development Taxable Bonds Fund in an amount up to $231,000.00 for a  
capital contribution agreement which will provide facility renovations  
which include but are not limited to the roof replacement and the repairs  
of subsequent structural damage from storms that occurred in 2023 to  
the Maryhaven facilities; to authorize the Director of the Department of  
Development to enter into a capital contribution agreement with the  
Maryhaven, Inc. for facility renovations that authorizes the payment of  
eligible expenses beginning August 1, 2023 through December 31,  
2025. ($231,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
1817-2025  
CA-38  
To authorize and direct the Mayor of the City of Columbus, on behalf of  
the Department of Public Safety, Division of Police, to accept the FY24  
Sexual Assault Kit Funding Grant Program award from the State of Ohio  
Office of Criminal Justice Services; to authorize an appropriation of  
$350,000.00 from the unappropriated balance of the General  
Government Grant Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Safety to  
enter into a $350,000.00 contract with The Attorney General’s BCI for  
specific laboratory services related to sexual assault cases; and to  
declare an emergency. ($350,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1924-2025  
CA-39  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance, on behalf of the  
Public Safety, Division of Fire, to enter into contract with 908 Devices Inc.  
for the purchase of MX-908 devices; to authorize the expenditure of  
$86,441.85 from the FY23 State Homeland Security Program (SHSP)  
Grant; and to declare an emergency. ($86,441.85)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
1595-2025  
CA-40  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to enter into contract with Bobcat Enterprises, Inc. for the purchase and  
delivery of a skid steer with attachments for the Department of Public  
Utilities; to authorize the expenditure of up to $82,138.42 from the  
Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund. ($82,138.42)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1598-2025  
CA-41  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and increase a  
professional services contract with MurphyEpson, Inc. for the Blueprint  
Columbus Public Information Outreach Project; to authorize an  
amendment to the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a  
transfer of cash and appropriation within the Sanitary Bond Fund; and to  
authorize an expenditure of up to $694,875.00 from the Sanitary Bond  
Fund to pay for the contract modification. ($694,875.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1599-2025  
CA-42  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and increase a  
professional services contract with RAMA Consulting Group, Inc. for the  
Blueprint Columbus Public Information Outreach Project; to authorize an  
amendment to the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a  
transfer of cash and appropriation within the Sanitary Bond Fund; and to  
authorize an expenditure of up to $524,803.00 from the Sanitary Bond  
Fund to pay for the contract modification. ($524,803.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1638-2025  
CA-43  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew a contract with  
Superior Building Services, LLC for boiler maintenance services at  
various Department of Public Utilities, Division of Sewerage and  
Drainage and Division of Water facilities; and to authorize the  
expenditure of $383,600.00 from the Sewer Operating Sanitary Fund  
and $74,400.00 from the Water Operating Fund. ($458,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1675-2025  
CA-44  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract  
modification with Stantec Consulting Services Inc. for the Construction  
Administration/Construction Inspection Services 2023-2025 contract; to  
authorize an amendment to the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to  
authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation within the Sanitary Bond  
Fund; and to expend up to $63,454.56 from the Sanitary Bond Fund for  
the modification. ($63,454.56)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1678-2025  
1693-2025  
CA-45  
CA-46  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a sole-source contract for CivilSense end-to-end leak detection services;  
and to authorize the expenditure of $87,500.00 from the 2025 Division of  
Water Operating Fund. ($87,500.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract  
modification with Travco Construction, Inc. for the Lead Service Line  
Replacements - Pilot Program, to apply for an H2Ohio Fund grant; to  
authorize the execution of grant agreements and other requisite  
agreements related to the grant; to appropriate and expend grant funds  
awarded by the H2Ohio Fund grant in an amount of up to $500,000.00  
from the Water Grants Fund; to refund any unused funds; and to declare  
an emergency. ($500,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1695-2025  
CA-47  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify  
the contract with Hazen and Sawyer for the Overall Engineering  
Consultant Design Modification; to authorize an amendment to the 2024  
Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of cash and  
appropriations within the Sanitary Bond Fund; and to authorize an  
expenditure of up to $590,000.00 within the Sanitary Bond Fund to pay  
for the contract modification. ($590,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1720-2025  
1724-2025  
1727-2025  
1767-2025  
CA-48  
CA-49  
CA-50  
CA-51  
To authorize the director of the Department of Public Utilities to execute  
those document(s) necessary to release the City’s easement rights  
described and recorded in Deed Book 3770, Page 639, Recorder’s  
Office, Franklin County, Ohio. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the director of the Department of Public Utilities to execute  
those document(s) necessary to release the City’s easement rights  
described and recorded in Deed Book 3346, Page 535, Recorder’s  
Office, Franklin County, Ohio. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the director of the Department of Public Utilities to execute  
those document(s) necessary to release the City’s easement rights  
described and recorded in Instrument Number 198210140098559,  
Recorder’s Office, Franklin County, Ohio. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the transfer of $437,500.00 within the Sewerage System  
Operating Fund; to authorize the Director of the Department of Public  
Utilities to pay the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund Loan Fee to the  
Ohio Water Development Authority for the SWWTP Organics Receiving  
& Bioenergy Facility loan; to authorize the expenditure of $437,500.00  
from the Sewerage System Operating Fund; and to declare an  
emergency. ($437,500.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1769-2025  
CA-52  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to pay the  
Water Pollution Control Loan Fund Loan Fee to the Ohio Water  
Development Authority for the Three Creeks Relief Tunnel loan; to  
authorize the expenditure of $19,494.00 from the Sewerage System  
Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($19,494.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1772-2025  
1895-2025  
1920-2025  
1925-2025  
CA-53  
CA-54  
CA-55  
CA-56  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to pay the  
Water Pollution Control Loan Fund Loan Fee to the Ohio Water  
Development Authority for the BP Hilltop 1- LL- Eureka/Fremont project 6  
loan; to authorize the expenditure of $34,164.00 from the Sewerage  
System Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($34,164.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to pay the  
Water Pollution Control Loan Fund Loan Fee to the Ohio Water  
Development Authority for the BP Hilltop 1- LL- Eureka/Fremont project 5  
loan; to authorize the expenditure of $33,875.00 from the Sewerage  
System Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($33,875.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the transfer and expenditure of $48,950.00 within the  
Sewerage System Operating Fund; to authorize the Director of the  
Department of Public Utilities to enter into a grant agreement with the  
Friends of the Lower Olentangy Watershed: and to declare an  
emergency. ($48,950.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to pay the  
Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Loan Fee to the Ohio Water  
Development Authority for the WQAL Equipment - LC/MS/MS for  
Emerging Contaminants loan; to authorize the expenditure of $1,883.00  
from the Water Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency.  
($1,883.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: HARDIN, CHR. GREEN, VICE  
CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
1684-2025  
CA-57  
To authorize an appropriation in an amount up to $420,147.73; to  
authorize the transfer between object classes in an amount up to  
$57,053.35, and the expenditure of funds in an amount up to  
$500,000.00 of the 2022 HOME Investment Partnerships Program grant  
funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; and  
to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a commitment letter, loan agreement, promissory note, mortgage, and  
restrictive covenant with Emerald Glen Homes Rehab LLC., in an amount  
up to $500,000.00 for the Emerald Glen apartments project.  
($500,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1721-2025  
1800-2025  
1819-2025  
CA-58  
CA-59  
CA-60  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a Housing Development Agreement (HDA) with TCG Elford Broad  
Apartments Holdings, LLC. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a Housing Development Agreement (HDA) with Erie Ohio Capital CDFI  
Fund, LLC; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To set forth a statement of municipal services and zoning conditions to  
be provided to the area contained in a proposed annexation (AN25-015)  
of ±1.4 Acres in Orange Township to the city of Columbus as required by  
the Ohio Revised Code and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
APPOINTMENTS  
A0119-2025  
CA-61  
Reappointment of Ukeme Awakessien Jeter, of Ohio State University  
Moritz College of Law, 55 W 12th Ave, Columbus, OH 43210, to serve on  
the Community Shelter Board with a new term expiration date of  
06/30/2028 (resume attached).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
A0120-2025  
A0121-2025  
CA-62  
CA-63  
Appointment of Rasheedah Crawley, Franklinton Market, 439 W Rich St.  
to serve on the East Franklinton Review Board replacing Michael T Bush  
with a new term expiration date of July 31, 2028 (resume attached).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
Appointment of Eric Russell, 3405 Brendan Drive, Columbus, OH 43221,  
to serve on the West Scioto Area Commission, with a new term start  
date of June 17, 2025 and an expiration date of May 14, 2028 (resume  
attached).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
A0122-2025  
CA-64  
Appointment of Vance Cerasini, 2105 Jodilee Court, Columbus, OH  
43228, to serve on the West Scioto Area Commission, with a new term  
start date of June 17, 2025 and an expiration date of May 14, 2028  
(resume attached).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
A0123-2025  
CA-65  
Appointment of Michael "Mick" Newman, 3700 Collet Court, Columbus,  
OH 43228, to serve on the West Scioto Area Commission, with a new  
term start date of June 17, 2025 and an expiration date of May 14, 2028  
(resume attached).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
Approval of the Consent Agenda  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Melissa Green,  
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, Otto Beatty III, Nancy  
Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
SR  
EMERGENCY, POSTPONED AND 2ND READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION  
RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
HARDIN  
1412-2025  
SR-43  
To enact Chapter 179 of the Columbus City Codes to establish the  
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ+) Affairs  
Commission.  
Shannon G. Hardin  
Sponsors:  
A motion was made by Shannon G. Hardin, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer,  
that this Ordinance be Amended as submitted to the Clerk. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Otto Beatty III, Nancy  
Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
A motion was made by Shannon G. Hardin, seconded by Nicholas Bankston,  
that this Ordinance be Approved as Amended. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Otto Beatty III, Nancy  
Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
1964-2025  
SR-44  
To amend section 111.01 of the Columbus City Codes, pertaining to the  
ability of Council to hold virtual meetings, to repeal existing section  
111.01; and to declare an emergency.  
Shannon G. Hardin  
Sponsors:  
A motion was made by Shannon G. Hardin, seconded by Melissa Green, that  
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Otto Beatty III, Nancy  
Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
0135X-2025  
SR-1  
To determine to proceed with the issue of bonds and certifying same to  
the board of elections in the amount of $250,000,000 for health, safety,  
and infrastructure; and to declare an emergency ($250,000,000).  
Section 44-1(e) of the City Charter.  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Melissa Green, that  
this Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Otto Beatty III, Nancy  
Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
0136X-2025  
SR-2  
To determine to proceed with the issue of bonds and certifying same to  
the board of elections in the amount of $250,000,000 for recreation and  
parks; and to declare an emergency ($250,000,000).  
Section 44-1(e) of the City Charter.  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De  
Padilla, that this Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Otto Beatty III, Nancy  
Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
0137X-2025  
SR-3  
To determine to proceed with the issue of bonds and certifying same to  
the board of elections in the amount of $400,000,000 for public service;  
and to declare an emergency ($400,000,000).  
Section 44-1(e) of the City Charter.  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De  
Padilla, that this Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Otto Beatty III, Nancy  
Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
0138X-2025  
SR-4  
To determine to proceed with the issue of bonds and certifying same to  
the board of elections in the amount of $500,000,000 for neighborhood  
development and affordable housing; and to declare an emergency  
($500,000,000).  
Section 44-1(e) of the City Charter.  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De  
Padilla, that this Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Otto Beatty III, Nancy  
Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
0139X-2025  
SR-5  
To determine to proceed with the issue of bonds and certifying same to  
the board of elections in the amount of $500,000,000 for public utilities  
for water, power, sanitary sewers and storm sewers; and to declare an  
emergency ($500,000,000).  
Section 44-1(e) of the City Charter.  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De  
Padilla, that this Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Otto Beatty III, Nancy  
Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
1630-2025  
SR-6  
To authorize the Department of Technology, for the City Attorney's Office,  
to enter into contract for continued conversion of legal documents via  
backfile scanning and electronic signature process capabilities using a  
state term contract; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the  
Columbus City Codes; to authorize the expenditure of $92,388.10 with  
an additional $3,630 added for shredding services, totaling $96,018.10  
from the Information Services Bond Fund. ($96,018.10)  
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, Otto Beatty III, Nancy  
Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
1637-2025  
SR-7  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology, on behalf of  
the Columbus Department of Public Health to enter into a professional  
services contract with 3SG Plus, LLC for the migration to the Accela  
Environmental Health platform; to waive the competitive bidding  
provisions of the Columbus City Codes; to authorize the expenditure of  
$258,000.00 from the Information Services Bond Fund. ($258,000.00)  
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, Otto Beatty III, Nancy  
Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
1658-2025  
SR-8  
To authorize the appropriation of funds within the Income Tax Set aside  
subfund, and the Information Services Taxable GO Bond fund ; to  
authorize the transfer of cash between the Income Tax Set Aside  
Subfund and the Information Services Taxable GO Bond fund; to  
authorize the expenditure of up to $23,000,000.00 within the Information  
Services Taxable GO Bond fund; to authorize an amendment to the 2024  
Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the Director of Finance and  
Management, on behalf of the Director of Technology to associate all  
General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the  
appropriate Universal Term Contract for Upgrade Boundary Network and  
VoIP Communication; and to declare an emergency. ($23,000,000.00)  
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, Otto Beatty III, Nancy  
Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
1747-2025  
1761-2025  
1775-2025  
SR-9  
To authorize the City Auditor to enter into an agreement along with the  
Auditor of the State of Ohio, and Rea & Associates, Inc., for professional  
auditing services for calendar year 2025; to waive the relevant  
competitive bidding provisions Columbus City Code; to authorize the  
expenditure of up to $352,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare  
an emergency. ($352,000.00)  
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, Otto Beatty III, Nancy  
Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
SR-10  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director, on behalf of the  
Facilities Management Division, to enter a contract with Key Cleaning  
Connection, LLC, for custodial services at the Columbus Police  
Academy; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City  
Codes; to authorize the expenditure of $89,000.00 from the general fund;  
and to declare an emergency. ($89,000.00)  
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, Otto Beatty III, Nancy  
Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
SR-11  
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the  
Office of Construction Management, to modify and increase the  
agreement with Moody Nolan, Inc., for Architect-of-Record Services for  
the New Municipal Court Building project; to authorize an expenditure up  
to $12,594,678.11 from the Construction Management Taxable Bonds  
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($12,594,678.11)  
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, Otto Beatty III, Nancy  
Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
1806-2025  
SR-12  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to establish various  
purchase orders for automotive parts for the Fleet Management Division  
per the terms and conditions of various previously established Universal  
Term Contracts; to authorize the expenditure of $2,800,000.00 from the  
Fleet Management Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency.  
($2,800,000.00)  
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, Otto Beatty III, Nancy  
Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
1845-2025  
SR-13  
To authorize the Director of the Finance and Management Department,  
on behalf of Fleet Management to allow the expenditure of more than  
$100,000.00 per vendor for automotive repair services and establish  
purchase orders in accordance with the terms and conditions of the  
citywide Universal Term Contract; to increase the UTC expenditure with  
each, A-tec Auto Body LLC, Frame & Spring Inc., FYDA Freightliner  
Columbus, Inc. and Valley Ford Inc., to $250,000.00 for the division of  
Fleet Management; and to declare an emergency. ($1,000,000.00)  
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, Otto Beatty III, Nancy  
Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
1861-2025  
SR-14  
To authorize the appropriation of $15,500,000.00 within the General  
Fund; and to declare an emergency ($15,500,000.00)  
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, Otto Beatty III, Nancy  
Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS:  
BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
1209-2025  
SR-15  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a Grant Agreement in an amount up to $2,000,000.00 with the Mid-Ohio  
Foodbank dba Mid-Ohio Food Collective for the Mid-Ohio Food  
Collective - Eastland Prosperity Center project; to authorize the  
appropriation of funds within the Income Set Aside Subfund and the  
Development Taxable Bonds Fund; to authorize the transfer of cash  
between the Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and the Development  
Taxable Bond Fund; to authorize the expenditure of up to $2,000,000.00  
within the Development Taxable Bond Fund; and to allow for the  
reimbursement of expenditures prior to the purchase order.  
($2,000,000.00)  
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, Otto Beatty III, Nancy  
Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
1655-2025  
CA-18  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a Community Reinvestment Area Agreement with 1489 Rohr Holding  
LLC for a property tax abatement of seventy-five percent (75%) for a  
period of fifteen (15) consecutive years on real property improvements in  
consideration of a proposed total investment of approximately  
$30,000,000.00 in new building construction and the creation of ten (10)  
net new full-time permanent positions. ($0.00)  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De  
Padilla, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Otto Beatty III, Nancy  
Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR.  
DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
1128-2025  
SR-16  
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into  
contract with Ag Pro Ohio LLC to purchase a replacement skid steer to  
continue maintaining city streets; to authorize the waiver of the  
competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Code; to authorize the  
expenditure of up to $68,409.30 from the Municipal Motor Vehicle Tax  
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($68,409.30)  
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, Otto Beatty III, Nancy  
Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
1738-2025  
SR-17  
To appropriate funds within the Federal Transportation Grants Fund; to  
authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with  
Strawser Paving Co., Inc. for the Resurfacing-Urban  
Paving-FRA-23-15.30 Indianola Avenue project; to authorize the  
expenditure of up to $2,115,416.28 from the Streets and Highways Bond  
Fund and the Federal Transportation Grants Fund for the project; to  
repay any unused grant funds at the end of the grant period; and to  
declare an emergency. ($2,115,416.28)  
A motion was made by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, seconded by Nancy  
Day-Achauer, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Otto Beatty III, Nancy  
Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
1742-2025  
SR-18  
To authorize the City Auditor to transfer funds between projects within the  
Streets and Highways Bond Fund; 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 Roadway - Livingston Avenue - 18th Street to Nelson  
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; and to authorize the  
expenditure of $1,000,000.00 from the Streets & Highways Bond Fund;  
and to declare an emergency. ($1,000,000.00).  
A motion was made by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, seconded by Nancy  
Day-Achauer, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Otto Beatty III, Nancy  
Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
1780-2025  
SR-19  
To authorize the transfer of funds within the Streets and Highways Bond  
Fund; to appropriate funds within the Federal Transportation Grants  
Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contract  
with Strawser Paving Co., Inc. for the Roadway - N 4th Street and E 5th  
Avenue Bike and Safety Improvements project; to authorize the  
expenditure of up to $2,102,730.19 from the Streets and Highways Bond  
Fund and the Federal Transportation Grants Fund for the project; to  
repay any unused grant funds at the end of the grant period; and to  
declare an emergency. ($2,102,730.19)  
A motion was made by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, seconded by Nancy  
Day-Achauer, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Otto Beatty III, Nancy  
Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
1810-2025  
SR-20  
To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a contract  
modification with American Structurepoint, Inc. in connection with the  
Roadway - SR161 - Busch Boulevard to Ambleside Drive project; to  
authorize the expenditure of up to $1,100,000.00 from the Streets and  
Highways Bond Fund to pay for the project; and to declare an  
emergency. ($1,100,000.00)  
A motion was made by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, seconded by Nancy  
Day-Achauer, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Otto Beatty III, Nancy  
Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, & LABOR: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
1705-2025  
SR-21  
To authorize the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Education to enter into  
ESC summer programming contracts with high-quality pre-kindergarten  
organizations, selected via a competitive application process, to provide  
educational services as part of the 2025-2026 Early Start Columbus  
Program; to authorize the expenditure not to exceed $5,950,000.00 from  
the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($5,950,000.00)  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Melissa Green, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Otto Beatty III, Nancy  
Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. BEATTY, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
1516-2025  
SR-22  
To authorize the appropriation of $1,378,096.00 from the unappropriated  
balance in the Health Special Revenue Fund to support Columbus Public  
Health staff costs; and to authorize the expenditure of $1,378,096.00  
from the Health Special Revenue Fund. ($1,378,096.00)  
A motion was made by Melissa Green, 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, Otto Beatty III, Nancy  
Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
1851-2025  
SR-23  
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with  
Clintonville-Beechwold Community Resources Center in support of its  
Family Services program Choice Food Pantry; to authorize an  
appropriation of $7,500.00 within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund;  
to authorize the expenditure of $15,000.00 within the Neighborhood  
Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency ($15,000.00)  
Melissa Green  
Sponsors:  
A motion was made by Melissa Green, seconded by Christopher Wyche, that  
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Otto Beatty III, Nancy  
Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
1966-2025  
SR-24  
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with the  
Choice Network in support of its JustChoice family planning and  
assistance programming; to authorize the reimbursement of expenses  
incurred prior to the creation of the purchase order; to authorize an  
appropriation of $55,000.00 within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund;  
to authorize the expenditure of $70,000.00 within the Neighborhood  
Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency ($70,000.00)  
Melissa Green, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla and Nancy Day-Achauer  
Sponsors:  
A motion was made by Melissa Green, seconded by Christopher Wyche, that  
this Ordinance be Amended as submitted to the Clerk. The motion carried by  
the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Otto Beatty III, Nancy  
Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
A motion was made by Melissa Green, seconded by Christopher Wyche, that  
this Ordinance be Approved as Amended. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Otto Beatty III, Nancy  
Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
0157X-2025  
SR-25  
To withdraw the objection to the renewal of liquor permit number  
14129550005 held by Cheema Main Street Inc., doing business as  
Cheema Mart 1 BP, located at 3140 E. Main Street, Columbus, Ohio  
43213; and to declare an emergency.  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Melissa Green, that  
this Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Otto Beatty III, Nancy  
Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
0159X-2025  
SR-26  
To withdraw the objection to the renewal of liquor permit number  
6072630 held by Mobile 2635 Broad Inc., doing business as Mobile  
Mart, located at 2635 W Broad, Columbus, OH 43204; and to declare an  
emergency.  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Melissa Green, that  
this Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Otto Beatty III, Nancy  
Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
0160X-2025  
SR-27  
To withdraw the objection to the renewal of liquor permit number  
65486270001 held by 155 North Fifth Street Inc., doing business as  
Excalibur Club (formerly X Gentlemen's Club), located at 6223-25  
Sunderland Dr., Columbus, OH 43229; and to declare an emergency.  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Melissa Green, that  
this Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Otto Beatty III, Nancy  
Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
1568-2025  
SR-28  
To authorize the Director of Public Safety to enter into a contract with  
Carahsoft Technology Corp. to renew Cellebrite software licenses to  
extract evidence from cellular devices; to waive competitive bidding  
provisions of the Columbus City Codes; to authorize the expenditure of  
$297,932.00 from the Law Enforcement Seizure Fund, and to declare an  
emergency. ($297,932.00)  
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, Otto Beatty III, Nancy  
Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
1875-2025  
SR-29  
To authorize and direct the Director of Public Safety to enter into a  
contract for helicopter maintenance with Thoroughbred Aviation  
Maintenance, Inc. for the Division of Police; to authorize the expenditure  
of $1,248,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency.  
($1,248,000.00)  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Melissa Green, that  
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Otto Beatty III, Nancy  
Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
RECESSED AT 6:30 PM  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Rob Dorans, to  
Motion to Recess the Regular Meeting. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Otto Beatty III, Nancy  
Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
RECONVENED AT 6:57 PM  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Rob Dorans, to Motion  
to Reconvene the Regular Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Otto Beatty III, Nancy  
Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
1257-2025  
SR-30  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract  
modification with Resource International for the Construction  
Administration/Construction Inspection Services 2023-2025 contract; to  
authorize an amendment to the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to  
appropriate funds within the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund; to make  
this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority  
approving a loan for this project; and to expend up to $1,299,157.18 from  
the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund to pay for the project.  
($1,299,157.18)  
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, Otto Beatty III, Nancy  
Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
1530-2025  
1555-2025  
1570-2025  
SR-31  
SR-32  
SR-33  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to enter into a not-for-profit service contract with Impact Community  
Action for implementation of the Empowered! Program, a clean-energy  
jobs program and neighborhood energy efficiency measures; to  
authorize the appropriation of $2,009,922.00 within the Sustainable  
Columbus Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of $2,009,922.00 from  
the Sustainable Columbus Fund. ($2,009,922.00)  
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, Otto Beatty III, Nancy  
Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a construction contract with Travco Construction Inc. and John Eramo &  
Sons Inc. for the 2025 Water Main Repairs project; to authorize an  
amendment to the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a  
transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Water  
Bond Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $2,347,849.86 for  
the project. ($2,347,849.86)  
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, Otto Beatty III, Nancy  
Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew its contract with K &  
M Kleening Service, Inc. for janitorial services at various Department of  
Public Utilities, Division of Sewerage and Drainage and Division of  
Water facilities; and to authorize the expenditure of $808,873.76 (Water  
Operating) and $894,209.90 (Sanitary Sewer Operating).  
($1,703,083.66)  
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, Otto Beatty III, Nancy  
Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
1580-2025  
1670-2025  
1679-2025  
SR-34  
SR-35  
SR-36  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a contract with CDM Smith, Inc for Professional Construction  
Management Services for the DRWP GAC Improvement project; to  
appropriate funds in the Water Supply 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  
$2,999,857.30 from the Water Supply Revolving Loan Fund to pay for the  
project. ($2,999,857.30)  
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, Otto Beatty III, Nancy  
Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a contract modification with CTL Engineering, Inc., for the Construction  
Administration/Construction Inspection Services 2023-2025 contract; to  
authorize the appropriation of funds in the Water Supply Revolving Loan  
Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon the approval of a loan from  
the Ohio Water Development Authority; and to expend up to  
$1,190,319.66 from the Water Supply Revolving Loan Fund.  
($1,190,319.66)  
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, Otto Beatty III, Nancy  
Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a construction contract with Fields Excavating, Inc., for the Bluefield Drive  
Area Water Line Improvements Project; to amend the 2024 Capital  
Improvements Budget; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of  
up to $7,039,259.81 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. ($7,041,259.81)  
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, Otto Beatty III, Nancy  
Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
1713-2025  
SR-37  
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 1 project; to authorize an  
amendment to the 2024 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 $6,826,847.22  
from the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund and the Sanitary Bond Fund to  
pay for the project ($6,826,847.22).  
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, Otto Beatty III, Nancy  
Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
1723-2025  
SR-38  
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a  
contract with Technology International Inc. for the purchase and delivery of  
one air compressor trailer for the Division of Power; to authorize the  
waiver of the competitive bidding requirements of Columbus City Code;  
to authorize the expenditure of $55,915.00 from the Division of Electricity  
Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($55,915.00)  
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, Otto Beatty III, Nancy  
Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
1748-2025  
SR-39  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a contract modification with Travco for the Lead Service Line  
Replacement - Pilot Program project; to authorize an amendment to the  
2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation and  
transfer of funds from the Water Reserve Fund to the Water Fresh Water  
Market Rate Fund; to authorize the appropriation of funds; to expend up  
to $1,000,000.00 from the Water Fresh Water Market Rate Fund; and to  
declare an emergency. ($1,000,000.00)  
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, Otto Beatty III, Nancy  
Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: HARDIN, CHR. GREEN, VICE  
CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
1552-2025  
SR-40  
To amend the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City  
Auditor to transfer funds within the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; to  
authorize the Director of Development to enter into a grant agreement  
with Tivoli Apartments, LLC in an amount up to $2,250,000.00; to  
authorize the expenditure of up to $2,250,000.00 from the Affordable  
Housing Bond Fund; and to authorize the reimbursement of expenditures  
incurred prior to the establishment of a purchase order. ($2,250,000.00)  
A motion was made by Shannon G. Hardin, seconded by Melissa Green, that  
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Otto Beatty III, Nancy  
Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
1704-2025  
SR-41  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to forgive  
the principal and accrued interest for CHP Kimberly, Inc. on a HOME  
loan due to the City of Columbus totaling approximately $2,150,000.00  
($2,150,000.00)  
A motion was made by Shannon G. Hardin, seconded by Melissa Green, that  
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Otto Beatty III, Nancy  
Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
1765-2025  
SR-42  
To authorize the Director of Development to enter into a grant agreement  
with Reserve at Maryland Avenue LLC for development of 84 housing  
units in an amount up to $2,020,000.00; to authorize the appropriation of  
funds within the Income Set Aside Subfund and the Affordable Housing  
Bond Fund; to authorize the transfer of cash between the Income Tax Set  
Aside Subfund and the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; to authorize the  
expenditure of up to $2,020,000.00 within the Affordable Housing Bond  
Fund; to authorize the reimbursement of expenditures incurred prior to  
the establishment of a purchase order; and to declare an emergency.  
($2,020,000.00)  
A motion was made by Shannon G. Hardin, seconded by Nicholas Bankston,  
that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Otto Beatty III, Nancy  
Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
ADJOURNMENT  
A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Nicholas Bankston, to  
adjourn this Regular Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Otto Beatty III, Nancy  
Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher  
Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
ADJOURNED AT 7:14 PM