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Minutes - Final  
Columbus City Council  
Monday, March 9, 2026  
5:00 PM  
City Council Chambers, Rm 231  
REGULAR MEETING NO.11 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, MARCH 9, 2026 at  
5:00 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.  
ROLL CALL  
9 -  
Present:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
READING AND DISPOSAL OF THE JOURNAL  
A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Melissa Green, to  
Dispense with the reading of the Journal and Approve. The motion carried by  
the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE JOURNAL  
COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS RECEIVED BY CITY CLERK'S OFFICE  
C0011-2026  
1
THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE  
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2026  
New Type: D-1  
To: RH F&B OHIO LLC  
RESTORATION HARDWARE  
4120 Worth Ave  
Columbus, OH 43219  
Permit #: 07138045-1  
New Type: D-1, D-2, C-2, C-1  
To: Jacks Food and Beverage Inc  
YES SUSHI  
2016 N High St  
Columbus, OH 43201  
Permit #: 10010448-1  
Transfer Type: C-1, C-2  
To: Giant Kentucky Holdings, LLC  
3898 Alum Creek Drive  
3898 Alum Creek Drive  
Columbus, OH 43207  
From: THORNTONS LLC  
THORNTONS LLC  
3898 Alum Crk Dr  
Columbus, OH 43207  
Permit #: 10012125-4  
Transfer Type: C-2, C-1  
To: Giant Kentucky Holdings, LLC  
Giant Kentucky Holdings/1771 Norton Road  
1771 Norton Road  
Columbus, OH 43119  
From: THORNTONS LLC  
THORNTONS LLC  
1771 Norton Road  
Columbus, OH 43119  
Permit #: 10012125-2  
Transfer Type: C-2, C-1  
To: Giant Kentucky Holdings, LLC  
Giant Kentucky Holdings  
2333 N Wilson Road  
Columbus, OH 43228  
From: THORNTONS LLC  
THORNTONS LLC  
2333 N Wilson Road  
Columbus, OH 43228  
Permit #: 10012125-5  
Transfer Type: C-2, C-1  
To: Giant Kentucky Holdings, LLC  
Giant Kentucky Holdings  
4990 W BROAD ST  
Columbus, OH 43228  
From: THORNTONS LLC  
THORNTONS LLC  
4990 W BROAD ST  
Columbus, OH 43228  
Permit #: 10012125-3  
Transfer Type: C-1, C-2  
To: Giant Kentucky Holdings, LLC  
4600 Winchester Pike  
4600 Winchester Pike  
Columbus, OH 43232  
From: THORNTONS LLC  
THORNTONS LLC  
4600 Winchester Pike  
Columbus, OH 43232  
Permit #: 10012125-1  
Transfer Type: C-1, C-2  
To: Dhiramm LLC  
DHIRAMM  
2727 South High Street  
Columbus, OH 43207  
From: AMARVARSO LLC  
AMARVARSO LLC  
2727 S High St  
Columbus, OH 43207  
Permit #: 10013728-1  
Advertise Date: 3/14/2026  
Agenda Date: 3/9/2026  
Return Date: 3/19/2026  
Read and Filed  
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION  
GREEN  
0052X-2026  
2
To Recognize Emmily R. as the 2026 Youth of the Year of the Boys &  
Girls Clubs of Central Ohio  
Sponsors:  
Melissa Green, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy  
Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Emmanuel V. Remy, Tiara Ross,  
Christopher Wyche and Shannon G. Hardin  
A motion was made by Melissa Green, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De  
Padilla, that this Ceremonial Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
HARDIN  
0053X-2026  
3
To Honor and Recognize the Heroism of East High School Coach Mike  
Bell.  
Sponsors:  
Shannon G. Hardin, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla,  
Nancy Day-Achauer, Melissa Green, Emmanuel V. Remy, Tiara Ross  
and Christopher Wyche  
A motion was made by Shannon G. Hardin, seconded by Nicholas Bankston,  
that this Ceremonial Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA  
FIRST READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION  
FR  
A motion was made by Melissa Green, seconded by Christopher Wyche, to  
waive the reading of the titles of first reading legislation. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
0564-2026  
FR-1  
FR-2  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a  
Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Ventrac Parts with  
Jerry Pate Turf & Irrigation Inc.; and to authorize the expenditure of $1.00.  
($1.00)  
Read for the First Time  
0565-2026  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into four (4)  
contracts for the option to purchase Auto Body Repair Services with  
Jones Matthew DBA A-tec Auto Body LLC, Keens Auto Body Inc, OHF1  
LLC DBA Capital Ford of Columbus and Skinner Diesel Services Inc;  
and to authorize the expenditure of $4.00. ($4.00)  
Read for the First Time  
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS:  
BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
0586-2026  
FR-3  
To accept the application (AN25-003) of City of Columbus Department of  
Public Service (DPS) for the annexation of certain territory containing  
0.098± acres in Blendon Township. ($0.00)  
Read for the First Time  
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR.  
DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
0561-2026  
FR-4  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute  
those documents necessary for the transfer of a 0.023 acre portion of  
right-of-way near Stewart Avenue to Lucas Melicoff-Byrnes and Hector  
Melicoff-Byrnes. ($8,080.00)  
Read for the First Time  
NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR.  
WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
0393-2026  
FR-5  
To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to  
modify an existing contract with E.L. Robinson Engineering of Ohio Co.  
for the Big Walnut Trail - Refugee Road to East Main Street Project; to  
authorize the transfer of $794,569.25 within the Recreation and Parks  
Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2025 Capital  
Improvements Budget; and to authorize the expenditure of $1,257,538.55  
from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund. ($1,257,538.55)  
Read for the First Time  
PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. ROSS, VICE CHR. ALL  
MEMBERS  
0497-2026  
FR-6  
To authorize and direct the Director of Public Safety to renew the existing  
contract with ZOLL Medical Corporation on behalf of the Division of Fire  
as authorized by Ordinance 0977-2022 for extended warranty and  
preventative maintenance services for the ZOLL devices; and to  
authorize the expenditure of $91,705.32 from the General Fund.  
($91,705.32)  
Read for the First Time  
0584-2026  
FR-7  
To authorize the payment of $6,230.64 to Firefighter Timothy J. Gribble  
for vacation leave that accumulated in excess of the maximum amount  
established by the current Collective Bargaining Agreement between the  
City of Columbus and Columbus Fire Fighters Union Local #67 I.A.F.F.  
($6,230.64)  
Read for the First Time  
HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: ROSS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
0524-2026  
FR-8  
FR-9  
To decrease the imprest petty cash operating fund by $1,450.00; and to  
reduce the number of petty cash drawers by four (4) in the Administration  
and Customer Service sections of the Department of Building and  
Zoning Services. ($1,450.00)  
Read for the First Time  
0545-2026  
To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City  
Auditor to transfer funds within the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; to  
authorize the Director of Development to enter into a grant agreement  
with Franklinton Rising for development of a 4-unit affordable housing  
project in an amount up to $600,000.00; authorize the expenditure of up  
to $600,000.00 from the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; and to authorize  
expenditures prior to execution of the Purchase Order. ($600,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
0547-2026  
0552-2026  
FR-10  
FR-11  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a planned modification of a contract with SavKon Construction., to  
increase funding in an amount up to $80,000.00 for lead abatement and  
healthy home repair services. ($80,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City  
Auditor to transfer funds within the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; to  
authorize the Director of Development to enter into a grant agreement  
with Habitat for Humanity-MidOhio for development of a 14-unit  
affordable housing development in an amount up to $1,000,000.00 with a  
total commitment to the project of $2,000,000.00; and to authorize the  
expenditure of up to $1,000,000.00 from the Affordable Housing Bond  
Fund. ($1,000,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
0437-2026  
FR-12  
FR-13  
To authorize the transfer of $25,000.00 and expenditure of $24,000.00  
within the Sewerage System Operating Fund; to authorize the Director of  
the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a grant agreement with the  
Water Research Foundation. ($24,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
0463-2026  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this  
ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase  
Agreements for the purchase of parts, materials, supplies and services  
for the Division of Water, Distribution Maintenance Section; and to  
authorize the expenditure of $3,200,000.00 from the Water Operating  
Fund. ($3,200,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
0514-2026  
FR-14  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify a  
contract for the 2022 Utility Cut Restoration Project with Decker  
Construction Company for the Division of Water; and to authorize the  
expenditure of $750,000.00 through June 30, 2026. ($750,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
0595-2026  
0597-2026  
FR-15  
FR-16  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
an indefinite quantity agreement with Homeland Language Services LLC  
for translation services; and to authorize the expenditure of $15,000.00  
split between the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater  
Operating Funds. ($15,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to renew an  
existing agreement with T&M Associates for Environmental Management  
System and Environmental Compliance Support Services; and to  
authorize the expenditure of $242,000.00 split between the Electricity,  
Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($242,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
BANKSTON  
0583-2026  
FR-17  
To amend Chapter 225 of the Columbus City Codes to reestablish the  
Information Services Division within the Department of Technology.  
($0.00)  
Nicholas Bankston  
Sponsors:  
Read for the First Time  
ZONING: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
CA  
CONSENT ACTIONS  
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION  
REMY  
0054X-2026  
0055X-2026  
CA-1  
CA-2  
To Celebrate the Irish heritage and Contributions of Paramedic Sean  
Malone to the City of Columbus, on Irish Proclamation Day, 2026.  
Sponsors:  
Emmanuel V. Remy, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla,  
Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Tiara Ross,  
Christopher Wyche and Shannon G. Hardin  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To Celebrate the Irish Heritage and Contributions of Officer Seth C.  
Browning to the city of Columbus, on Irish Proclamation Day, 2026.  
Sponsors:  
Emmanuel V. Remy, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla,  
Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Shannon G. Hardin,  
Tiara Ross and Christopher Wyche  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
0316-2026  
CA-3  
CA-4  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a  
contract for the option to purchase Absorbent Materials and Spill  
Containments with Fastenal Company and W.W. Grainger Inc. dba  
Grainger; and to authorize the expenditure of $2.00; and to declare an  
emergency. ($2.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0465-2026  
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to renew a  
contract with Bomar Construction Company, Inc. to provide building  
maintenance and construction services for the Department of Finance  
and Management Fleet Management Division; to authorize the  
expenditure of $80,000.00 from the Fleet Operating Fund; and to declare  
an emergency. ($80,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0589-2026  
0590-2026  
CA-5  
CA-6  
To authorize the City Auditor to modify an existing agreement along with  
the Auditor of the State of Ohio, and Rea & Associates, Inc., for  
additional professional auditing services for calendar year 2025; to  
authorize the expenditure of up to $16,500.00 from the General Fund;  
and to declare an emergency. ($16,500.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to enter into contract with the Greater Columbus Arts Council (GCAC) for  
the purpose of distributing 20% of the 2026 Admissions Tax proceeds  
from the Facility Stabilization Fund for the purpose of investment in  
cultural arts, sports, and performance arts venues in the greater  
Columbus area; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of these  
proceeds from the Facility Stabilization Fund estimated to be  
$870,000.00; and to declare an emergency. ($870,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS:  
BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
0551-2026  
CA-7  
To authorize the Director of Development to enter into a grant agreement  
with The Columbus Urban League renovate existing office space and  
educational locations to support daily operations and programming; to  
authorize the expenditure of $500,000.00 from the Development Taxable  
Bond Fund; to authorize expenses incurred prior to purchase order  
execution, beginning August 1, 2025; to authorize the advancement of  
funds on a predetermined schedule provided in the terms of the  
agreement; and to declare an emergency. ($500,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR.  
WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
0396-2026  
CA-8  
CA-9  
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to apply for grant  
funding from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Clean  
Ohio Trail Fund (COTF) which will be used to assist in funding  
construction of the Big Walnut Trail from Little Turtle to Sunbury Road in  
the City's Northeast Community; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0502-2026  
To amend ordinance 3230-2025 to accommodate upfront payment  
distribution, and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, & LABOR: DORANS, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
0390-2026  
CA-10  
To authorize the Director of Human Resources to enter into contract with  
The Ohio State University, on behalf of its Arthur G. James Cancer  
Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute for cancer advocacy  
services for the term March 1, 2026 through February 28, 2029; to  
authorize an appropriation of $104,000.00 from the unappropriated  
balance of the Employee Benefits Fund; and to authorize the expenditure  
of $104,000.00 or so much thereof as may be necessary for the period of  
March 1, 2026 through February 28, 2027 to pay the cost of said  
contract; and to declare an emergency. ($104,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. BARROSO DE  
PADILLA, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
2097-2025  
CA-11  
To authorize the Executive Director of CelebrateOne to accept a grant  
from Franklin County Department of Job and Family Services expenses  
to cover program costs, teen reproductive health education, and a crib  
distribution program led by Columbus Public Health Department; to  
authorize the appropriation $799,999.30 within the General Government  
Grants Fund; to authorize the expenditure of an amount up to $70,000.00  
by Columbus Public Health to purchase cribs through Cribs for Kids; to  
authorize not for profit service contracts and expenditures with  
Nationwide Children’s Hospital for an amount up to $250,000.00 and  
Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio for an amount up to $80,000.00; to  
authorize the City Auditor to transfer appropriations between object  
classes; to authorize reimbursement of expenses incurred prior to the  
signing of the contract and passage of this legislation from an after April  
1, 2025; and to declare an emergency. ($799,999.30)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0489-2026  
CA-12  
To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept a grant from the  
Toyota Motor North America, Inc. and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital  
Medical Center in the amount of $20,000.00 for the purchase of supplies  
for the Buckle Up for Life Program that provides child passenger safety  
resources in communities; to authorize the appropriation of $20,000.00  
from the unappropriated balance of the Health Department Grants Fund;  
and to declare an emergency. ($20,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0556-2026  
CA-13  
To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept grant funds from  
the Ohio Department of Health in the amount of $416,866.00 and any  
additional funds for the STI Prevention grant program; to authorize the  
appropriation of $416,866.00 and any additional funds awarded from the  
unappropriated balance of the Health Department Grants Fund; to  
authorize the City Auditor to transfer appropriations between object  
classes and grant numbers for the STI Prevention grant program; and to  
declare an emergency. ($416,866.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0598-2026  
CA-14  
To authorize the Board of Health to enter into a contract with MEE  
Productions Inc. for media campaign services; to authorize the  
expenditure from the Health Departments Grants Fund to pay the costs  
thereof; and to declare an emergency. ($75,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. ROSS, VICE CHR. ALL  
MEMBERS  
0477-2026  
CA-15  
To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to sell to  
Firefighter Allison Meade, for the sum of $1.00, an Accelerant Detection  
canine with the registered name "Doc Holiday", which has no further  
value to the Division of Fire; and to waive the provisions of the Columbus  
City Codes, Sale of City-Owned Personal Property. ($1.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: ROSS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
0434-2026  
CA-16  
To amend Ordinance No. 1797-2025, passed by Columbus City Council  
on July 14, 2025, to change the scope of the project and revise the  
amount of the authorized grant to $1,000,000.00; to amend the 2025  
Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer  
funds within the Development Taxable Bond Fund; to authorize the  
additional expenditure of up to $500,000.00 from the Development  
Taxable Bond Fund; and to allow expenses incurred prior to the creation  
of the purchase order. ($500,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0498-2026  
CA-17  
To authorize the Director of Development to enter into a grant agreement  
with Southeast Inc. in an amount up to $137,930.00 to assist in the repair  
of their Friends of the Homeless shelter; to amend the 2025 Capital  
Improvement Budget to match cash and authorize the expenditure of up  
to $137,930.00 from the Development Taxable Bond Fund; to authorize  
the advancement of funds on a pre-determined schedule; to authorize the  
reimbursement of expenditures incurred prior to the establishment of a  
purchase order; and to declare an emergency. ($137,930.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0529-2026  
CA-18  
To authorize the appropriation of the 2025 HOPWA entitlement grant  
funds in an amount up to $2,584,130.00; to authorize the Director of the  
Department of Development to enter into a Subaward Not-for Profit  
Service Contract with Faith Mission, Inc. in an amount up to $879,443.00;  
to authorize the expenditure in an amount up to $879,443.00 utilizing the  
2023, 2024, and 2025 Housing Opportunities for People with Aids  
(HOPWA) entitlement grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and  
Urban Development; to authorize the payment of eligible expenditures  
prior to the issue of the purchase order beginning January 1, 2026  
through December 31, 2026; and declare an emergency. ($879,443.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0544-2026  
CA-19  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a Subaward Not-for Profit Service Contract with Licking County Coalition  
for Housing in an amount up to $325,070.00; to authorize the expenditure  
in an amount up to $325,070.00 utilizing the 2023, 2024, and 2025  
Housing Opportunities for People with Aids (HOPWA) entitlement grants  
from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; to  
authorize the payment of eligible expenditures prior to the issue of the  
purchase order beginning January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026;  
and declare an emergency. ($325,070.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
0278-2026  
CA-20  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew the sole source  
contract with K.N.S. Services, Inc., for the Columbus Water & Power New  
Headquarters Security Improvements Project, Phase 2; and to authorize  
the expenditure of $239,611.10 split between the Electricity, Water,  
Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($239,611.10)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0354-2026  
CA-21  
To authorize the director of the Department of Public Utilities to execute  
those document(s) necessary to release all the City’s sanitary easement  
rights described and recorded in Instrument Number 201509300138243  
and a portion of the City’s sanitary easement rights described and  
recorded in Instrument Number 201509300138244, Recorder’s Office,  
Franklin County, Ohio. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0509-2026  
0588-2026  
CA-22  
CA-23  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify  
the contract with Williams Forestry & Associates, LLC for the Reservoir  
Restoration Project; to authorize the expenditure of $600,000.00 from the  
Water Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($600,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of Public Service to establish a purchase order  
with the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO) for landfill use  
by the Division of Infrastructure Management and the Division of Traffic  
Management; to authorize the expenditure of $202,500.00 or so much  
thereof as may be needed from the Street Construction, Maintenance,  
and Repair Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($202,500.00)  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Christopher Wyche,  
that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Melissa Green  
8 -  
Abstained:  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon  
Hardin  
RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
APPOINTMENTS  
A0025-2026  
CA-24  
CA-25  
Appointment of Dr. Jacqueline Yurkoski, 981 McCallister Avenue,  
Columbus, OH 43205, to serve on the Near East Area Commission, with  
a new term start date of January 1, 2026 and an expiration date of  
December 31, 2028 (resume attached).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
A0026-2026  
Appointment of Siobhan Thompson, 566 Lindwood Avenue, Columbus,  
OH 43205, to serve on the Near East Area Commission, replacing  
Robert Leis, with a new term start date of January 1, 2026 and an  
expiration date of December 31, 2028 (resume attached).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
A0027-2026  
A0028-2026  
CA-26  
CA-27  
Appointment of LaWon Sellers, to serve on the University Area  
Commission, with a new term start date of January 1, 2026 and an  
expiration date of December 31, 2028 (resume attached).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
Appointment of Sabrina Durso, to serve on the University Area  
Commission, replacing Jorge Clavo Abbass, with a new term start date  
of January 1, 2026 and an expiration date of December 31, 2028  
(resume attached).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
A0029-2026  
A0030-2026  
A0031-2026  
CA-28  
CA-29  
CA-30  
Appointment of Kurt Hummel, 639 Wilson Avenue, Columbus, OH 43205,  
to serve on the Livingston Avenue Area Commission, with a new term  
start date of January 1, 2026 and an expiration date of December 31,  
2028 (resume attached).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
Appointment of David Landreman, 716 Wilson Avenue, Columbus, OH  
43205, to serve on the Livingston Avenue Area Commission, replacing  
Shannon Birk, with a new term start date of January 1, 2026 and an  
expiration date of December 31, 2028 (resume attached).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
Appointment of Christopher Thompson, 664 Oakwood Avenue,  
Columbus, OH 43205, to serve on the Livingston Avenue Area  
Commission, replacing Andrew VerHage, with a new term start date of  
January 1, 2026 and an expiration date of December 31, 2028 (resume  
attached).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
A0033-2026  
A0034-2026  
CA-31  
CA-32  
Appointment of Jesús A. Valencia, 2322 Summit Ave., Columbus, OH  
43202 to serve on the Commission on Immigrant and Refugee Affairs  
with a new term beginning on April 7, 2025 and expiring on April 7, 2027  
(resume attached).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
Reappointment of Steve Papineau, President, Shelby Management,  
1454 Neil Avenue, Columbus, OH 43212, to serve on the Grandview  
Crossing Community Authority Board of Trustees as a citizen member,  
with a term expiration date of March 31, 2027, but shall continue to hold  
over into one or more subsequent terms until a new citizen member is  
duly appointed to serve for the remainder of such term or until death,  
resignation, or removal for cause as determined by this Council. (resume  
attached).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
A0035-2026  
A0037-2026  
A0038-2026  
CA-33  
CA-34  
CA-35  
Reappointment of Rob Vogt, Partner, Vogt Strategic Insights, 350 E. 1st  
Avenue, Suite 100, Columbus, OH 43201, to serve on the Grandview  
Crossing Community Authority Board of Trustees as a citizen member,  
with a term expiration date of March 31, 2028, but shall continue to hold  
over into one or more subsequent terms until a new citizen member is  
duly appointed to serve for the remainder of such term or until death,  
resignation, or removal for cause as determined by this Council. (resume  
attached).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
Appointment of Stephen Brooks, President, Physicians First Leasing  
LLC, 3400 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, OH 43202, to serve on the  
Grandview Crossing Community Authority Board of Trustees as a citizen  
member, with a term expiration date of March 31, 2027, but shall  
continue to hold over into one or more subsequent terms until a new  
citizen member is duly appointed to serve for the remainder of such term  
or until death, resignation, or removal for cause as determined by this  
Council. (resume attached).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
Appointment of Mark Lundine, Economic Development Administrator,  
City of Coumbus, 111 N. Front Street, 8th Floor, Columbus, OH 43215,  
to serve on the Grandview Crossing Community Authority Board of  
Trustees as a local government representative member, with a term  
expiration date of March 31, 2028, but shall continue to hold over into one  
or more subsequent terms until a new citizen member is duly appointed  
to serve for the remainder of such term or until death, resignation, or  
removal for cause as determined by this Council. (resume attached).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
Approval of the Consent Agenda  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Christopher Wyche,  
including all the preceding items marked as having been approved on the  
Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
SR  
EMERGENCY, POSTPONED AND 2ND READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION  
FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
0086-2026  
SR-1  
To establish a new authorized strength ordinance for various divisions in  
the City of Columbus to be consistent with the adopted 2026 budget; to  
repeal ordinance 1283-2025; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De  
Padilla, 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, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De  
Padilla, that this Ordinance be Approved as Amended. The motion carried by  
the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
0318-2026  
SR-2  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to establish various purchase orders and to associate all general budget  
reservations resulting from this ordinance with previously established  
Universal Term Contract for fuel and fueling services on behalf of the  
Fleet Management Division, per the terms and conditions of various  
previously established Universal Term Contracts; to authorize the  
expenditure of $2,000,000.00 from the Fleet Management Operating  
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($2,000,000.00)  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer,  
that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
0587-2026  
SR-3  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to enter into contract with the Greater Columbus Arts Council, Inc. for the  
purpose of distributing 2026 Admissions Tax proceeds to provide  
funding for grants to artists and arts organizations that serve as the  
foundation for the city’s profile as a vibrant, inclusive city; to authorize the  
appropriation and expenditure of proceeds from the Creation, Innovation  
and Inclusion Fund anticipated to be $11,050,000.00; and to declare an  
emergency. ($11,050,000.00)  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De  
Padilla, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
0591-2026  
SR-4  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to enter into contract with the Franklin County Convention Facilities  
Authority (FCCFA) for the purpose of distributing 2026 Admissions Tax  
proceeds from the Facility Stabilization Fund for the purpose of  
infrastructure investment in Nationwide Arena; to authorize the  
appropriation and expenditure of an estimated $3,475,000.00 from the  
Facility Stabilization Fund; and to declare an emergency.  
($3,475,000.00)  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De  
Padilla, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
0731-2026  
SR-5  
To amend ordinance 2938-2025; to establish appropriations within the  
Cannabis Host Community Special Revenue Fund; to transfer  
appropriations between the Departments of Neighborhoods, Recreation  
and Parks, and the Offices of Education and Violence Prevention; to  
transfer cash within subfunds of the general fund; and to declare an  
emergency. ($14,302,819.00)  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer,  
that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR.  
DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
0431-2026  
SR-6  
To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement budget; to authorize the  
transfer of funds within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to  
authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with  
Kokosing Construction Company, Inc. for the Resurfacing - 2025 Project  
2 project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $8,074,002.35 from the  
Streets and Highways Bond Fund and the Recreation and Parks Voted  
Bond Fund for the project; and to declare an emergency.  
($8,074,002.35)  
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, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
0487-2026  
SR-7  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to associate all  
general budget reservations resulting from this ordinance and to  
establish purchase orders and contracts with multiple vendors for the  
purchase of various traffic management and control commodities for the  
Department of Public Service; to authorize the expenditure of  
$100,000.00 or more in a fiscal year against universal term contracts; to  
authorize the expenditure of up to $1,900,000.00 from the Street  
Construction, Maintenance, and Repair Fund for the purchase of various  
traffic management and control commodities; to authorize the  
expenditure of up to $300,000.00 from the Municipal Motor Vehicle Tax  
Fund for the purchase of various traffic management and control  
commodities; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the  
Columbus City Code Chapter 329 with respect to the usage of certain  
cooperative purchasing contracts for the purpose of purchasing various  
traffic management and control commodities; and to declare an  
emergency. ($2,200,000.00)  
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, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
0572-2026  
SR-8  
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 4th Street Signals Phase 1 Project; to  
authorize an expenditure of $910.00; and to declare an emergency.  
($910.00)  
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, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
RECESSED  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Christopher Wyche, to  
Motion to Recess the Regular Meeting. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
RECESSED AT 6:30 PM  
RECONVENED  
A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer,  
to Motion to Reconvene the Regular Meeting. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
RECONVENED AT 6:52 PM  
PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. ROSS, VICE CHR. ALL  
MEMBERS  
0446-2026  
SR-9  
To authorize the City Auditor to appropriate unappropriated funds from  
G342000 in the amount of $661,724.00 and transfer $1,421,087.55 from  
the General Government Grant Fund project G342000 to the General  
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,421,087.55)  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer,  
that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
0447-2026  
SR-10  
To authorize and direct the City Auditor to transfer $1,518,445.00 within  
various projects of the Safety Voted Bond Fund; to amend the 2025  
Capital Improvement Budget; to waive the competitive bidding provisions  
of the Columbus City Codes, Chapter 329; to authorize the Finance and  
Management Director to enter into a contract with and issue purchase  
orders to Farber Specialty Vehicles for the purchase of an EOD  
Emergency Response Vehicle; to authorize the expenditure of  
$1,518,445.00 from the Safety Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an  
emergency. ($1,518,445.00)  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Christopher Wyche,  
that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: ROSS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
0534-2026  
SR-11  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a Subaward Not-for Profit Service Contract with Equitas Health, Inc. in an  
amount up to $1,054,650.00; to authorize the expenditure in an amount  
up to $1,054,650.00 utilizing the 2023, 2024, and 2025 Housing  
Opportunities for People with Aids (HOPWA) entitlement grants from the  
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; to authorize the  
payment of eligible expenditures prior to the issue of the purchase order  
beginning January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026; and declare an  
emergency. ($1,054,650.00)  
A motion was made by Tiara Ross, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
0172-2026  
SR-12  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this  
ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase  
Agreements for the purchase of parts, materials, supplies and services  
for the Division of Water Reclamation, Southerly Water Reclamation  
Plant; and to authorize the expenditure of $3,205,500.00 from the  
Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund. ($3,205,500.00)  
A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De  
Padilla, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
0391-2026  
SR-13  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a services  
contract with Synagro Central, LLC for the Hap Cremean Water Plant  
Residuals Removal - Lagoon 2 project; and to authorize the expenditure  
of up to $2,905,749.00 from the Water Operating Fund. ($2,905,749.00)  
A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De  
Padilla, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
0422-2026  
SR-14  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction  
contract with BLD Services, LLC, for the 2025 Annual Lining Contract  
project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement  
Budget; to appropriate funds within the Water Pollution Control Loan  
Fund; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation between projects  
within the Sanitary Bond 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 $11,111,848.45 from the Water  
Pollution Control Loan Fund and the Sanitary Bond Fund to pay for the  
project. ($11,111,848.45)  
A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer,  
that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
0429-2026  
SR-15  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract  
modification for Professional Engineering Services for the Home Road  
Water Plant with Hazen and Sawyer; to appropriate funds within the  
Water Supply Revolving Loan Account 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 $57,500,000.00  
from the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund. ($57,500,000.00)  
A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De  
Padilla, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
0441-2026  
SR-16  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract  
modification with Evans Mechwart Hambleton & Tilton Incorporated for  
the Construction Administration/Construction Inspection Services  
2023-2025 contract; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital  
Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation of funds in the Water  
Pollution Control Loan Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon the  
approval of a loan from the Ohio Water Development Authority; and to  
expend up to $1,483,646.04 from the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund.  
($1,483,646.04)  
A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De  
Padilla, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
0471-2026  
SR-17  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify  
the contract with RCC Global, LLC for the Customer Information System  
and Integrated Systems Upgrade Project; and to authorize the  
expenditure of $5,945,675.50 split between the Electricity, Water,  
Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($5,945,675.50)  
A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer,  
that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
ADJOURNMENT  
A motion was made by Melissa Green, seconded by Nicholas Bankston, to  
adjourn this Regular Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
ADJOURNED AT 7:04 PM  
THERE WILL BE NO COUNCIL MEETING ON MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2026. THE  
NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL WILL BE MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2026.