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Agenda - Final  
Columbus City Council  
Monday, March 30, 2026  
5:00 PM  
City Council Chambers, Rm 231  
REGULAR MEETING NO.15 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, MARCH 30, 2026 at 5:00  
P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.  
ROLL CALL  
READING AND DISPOSAL OF THE JOURNAL  
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE JOURNAL  
COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS RECEIVED BY CITY CLERK'S OFFICE  
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THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE  
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2026  
Transfer Type: D-2, D-3, D-1  
To: S J A RESTAURANT GROUP LLC  
Hunan Lion  
2038 Crown Plaza Dr  
Columbus, OH 43235  
From: P W L INC  
P W L INC  
2038 Crown PLZ Dr  
Columbus, OH 43220  
Permit #: 10008063-1  
New Type: C-1 , C-2  
To: RACETRAC INC  
30 Rathmell  
30 Rathmell Road  
Columbus, OH 43207  
Permit #: 07142714-8  
Transfer Type: D-5A  
To: Crescent Hotels & Resorts LLC  
Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel  
50 N 3RD ST  
Columbus, OH 43215  
From: RENAISSANCE HOTEL MANAGEMENT COMPANY LLC  
50 N 3RD ST  
Columbus, OH 43215  
Permit #: 10011998-1  
New Type: D-1, D-3  
To: MARTHAS FUSION KITCHEN LLC  
3331 Maize RD  
Columbus, OH 43224  
Permit #: 05574261-1  
Transfer Type: D-5A  
To: Adlife Human Services  
The Plaza Hotel At Columbus Square  
75 East State Street  
Columbus, OH 43215  
From: ANDREA DOWNTOWN COLUMBUS LOUNGE LLC  
PLAZA RESTAURANT & BAR  
75 E State ST  
Columbus, OH 43215  
Permit #: 10006012-1  
New Type: C-1, C-2  
To: East Main St Grocery LLC  
1615 E Main/Berkley Market  
1615 E Main St  
Columbus, OH 43205  
Permit #: 10010123-2  
Stock Type: D-1, D-2, D-3  
To: DURAZ CO LLC  
5240 Godown RD  
Columbus, OH 43235  
Permit #: 02361248-1  
New Type: D-1, D-3  
To: Lu. Lou. LLC  
Coffee House Bar  
4532 Indianola Ave  
Columbus, OH 43214  
Permit #: 10014571-1  
Transfer Type: D-5  
To: Big Bar Columbus LLC  
Big Bar  
1714-16 N High St  
Columbus, OH 43201  
From: LARGE BAR 2159 LLC  
LARGE BAR 2159 LLC  
1714-16 N High St  
Columbus, OH 43201  
Permit #: 10010964-1  
New Type: C-1, C-2  
To: ENGLEFIELD INC  
E BROARD ST DUCHESS  
825 E Broad ST  
Columbus, OH 43205  
Permit #: 02523055-59  
Advertise Date: 4/4/2026  
Agenda Date:3/30/2026  
Return Date: 4/9/2026  
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION  
BANKSTON  
To Recognize The Work of The Participatory Budget Steering Committee  
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Sponsors:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Rob  
Dorans, Nancy Day-Achauer, Melissa Green, Emmanuel V.  
Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche and Shannon G.  
Hardin  
GREEN  
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Recognizing Sandra “Sandy” Stephenson for a Lifetime of Distinguished  
Service in Honor of Women’s History Month & National Social Work  
Month  
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  
ROSS  
4
To Recognize and Honor Paul Sauer on his Retirement from the City of  
Columbus Department of Building and Zoning Services After 29 Years of  
Service and Leadership  
Sponsors:  
Tiara Ross, Melissa Green, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes  
Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans,  
Emmanuel V. Remy, Christopher Wyche and Shannon G.  
Hardin  
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA  
FR FIRST READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION  
FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
FR-1  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to renew a  
contract with vCloud Tech, Inc. for Red Hat Linux licenses, learning  
subscriptions, and JBOSS, including maintenance and support; and to  
authorize the expenditure of $173,230.22 from the Department of  
Technology, Information Services Division, Information Services  
Operating Fund. ($173,230.22)  
FR-2  
To authorize the City Auditor to modify and extend the agreement with  
Fast LP for one (1) year to maintain and support the GenTax revenue  
management system for the Division of Income Tax, including additional  
messaging and identity verification services; and to authorize the  
expenditure of $2,919,000.00 from the General Fund. ($2,919,000.00)  
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS: BANKSTON,  
CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
FR-3  
To repeal and replace Ordinance 3116-2025, passed December 8,  
2025, to authorize the Director of the Department of Development, or his  
designee, to execute any and all necessary agreements and deeds for  
conveyance of title of two parcels of real property (0000 E. Ave. and 0000  
E. Ave.) held in the Land Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization  
Program. ($0.00)  
FR-4  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a Jobs Growth Incentive Agreement with Copper Run Capital LLC for a  
term of up to five (5) consecutive years in consideration of the company’s  
proposed expansion, the creation of thirty (30) net new full-time  
permanent positions with an estimated annual payroll of approximately  
$6,000,000.00 and the retention of eighteen (18) full-time permanent  
positions with an associated estimated annual payroll of approximately  
$2,952,000.00 at the proposed Project Site. ($0.00)  
FR-5  
FR-6  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a Jobs Growth Incentive Agreement with AAA Cooper Transportation for  
a term of up to five (5) consecutive years in consideration of the  
company’s proposed total capital investment of $3,300,000.00 and the  
creation of fifty-five (55) net new full-time permanent positions with an  
estimated annual payroll of approximately $3,850,000.00. ($0.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to amend the  
existing Airport Drive Community Reinvestment Area as established by  
City Council pursuant to Ohio Revised Code by (1) renaming the Airport  
Drive CRA to the Airport CRA (the "Airport CRA"); (2) revising the  
improvements eligible for abatement within the Airport CRA; and (3)  
adding approximately 3,679.18 acres comprised of 1,095 individual  
parcels within the City of Columbus and contiguous with the current  
boundary of the existing Airport Drive CRA but not currently within the  
boundary of the existing Airport Drive CRA. ($0.00)  
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR.  
DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
FR-7  
To authorize the Director of Public Service to execute grant agreements  
relative to the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and  
Related Agencies Appropriations Act for the Bikeway - Sancus Boulevard  
SUP - Worthington-Galena Road to Worthington Woods Boulevard  
project; to accept and expend awarded grant funds, and to issue refunds,  
if necessary, for approved projects. ($0.00)  
FR-8  
To authorize the Director of Public Service to submit applications to and  
execute grant agreements with the Ohio Department of Transportation  
relative to the Highway Safety Improvement Program; to accept and  
expend awarded grant funds, and to issue refunds, if necessary, for  
approved projects after final accounting is performed. ($0.00)  
NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR. WYCHE, VICE  
CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
FR-9  
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to exercise an option to  
renew the contract for year two (2) and add funding in the amount of  
$370,000.00, with Class Acts Columbus, Inc. to provide talent buying,  
fiscal agent, and event management services for events produced by the  
Office of Special Events; to authorize the expenditure of $370,000.00  
from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund. ($370,000.00)  
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to exercise and option  
to renew the contract for year two (2) and to add funding in the amount of  
$150,000.00, with Damron Barry M dba Above Sound and Lighting for  
Audio, Video, Lighting and Stage Production Services for the 2026 Jazz  
and Rib Fest and CBUS Soul Fest; to authorize the expenditure of  
$150,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund.  
($150,000.00)  
PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a construction contract with JLD Construction Services, LLC, for the 2026  
Fire Hydrant Replacements project; to authorize an amendment to the  
2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and  
appropriation between projects within the Water Bond Fund; to authorize  
the expenditure of up to $1,851,206.50 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. ($1,853,206.50)  
MBE Participation  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction  
contract with Underground Utilities, Inc., for the Kenwick Road Area Water  
Line Improvements Project; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement  
Budget; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to  
$5,168,794.27 from the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund for  
the contract; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water  
Development Authority approving a loan for the project; and to authorize  
the expenditure of up to $2,000.00 from the Water Bond Fund to pay for  
prevailing wage services. ($5,170,794.27)  
MBE Participation  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract for  
Construction Administration and Inspection Services with Stantec  
Consulting Services, Inc. for the Kenwick Road Area Water Line  
Improvements, to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to  
authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the  
Water Bond Fund; to authorize an expenditure of up to $75,000.00 from  
the Water Bond Fund for the CA/CI contract, to authorize the  
appropriation and expenditure of up to $967,024.74 from the Water  
Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund for the contract modification; and to  
make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development  
Authority approving a loan for the project. ($1,042,024.74)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a professional engineering services contract with CDM Smith Inc. for the  
Jackson Pike Water Reclamation Plant and Southerly Water Reclamation  
Plant Fiber Optic Backbone Upgrade and Replacement projects; to  
authorize the appropriation of funds within the Sanitary Revolving Loan  
Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to apply for and accept a  
loan from the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund for the Jackson Pike  
Water Reclamation Plant project; to make this ordinance contingent upon  
the Ohio Water Development Authority approving loans for these projects;  
and to authorize the expenditure of up to $618,319.00 from the Sanitary  
Revolving Loan Fund for the contract. ($618,319.00)  
WBE Participation; MBE Participation  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction  
contract with Driven Excavating, LLC, for the Lexington Area Water Line  
Improvements Project; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget;  
to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $5,229,633.75  
from the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund for the contract; to  
make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development  
Authority approving a loan for the project; and to authorize the expenditure  
of up to $2,000.00 from the Water Bond Fund to pay for prevailing wage  
services. ($5,231,633.75)  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract for  
Construction Administration and Inspection Services with Evans,  
Mechwart, Hambleton & Tilton, Inc. for the Lexington Avenue Area Water  
Line Improvements project and General Water Construction Projects; to  
amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of  
cash and appropriation between projects within the Water Bond Fund; to  
authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $726,068.92 from  
the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund and an expenditure of up  
to $75,000.00 from the Water Bond Fund for the contract; and to make  
this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority  
approving a loan for the project. ($801,068.92)  
MBE Participation  
To authorize the Director of Columbus Water and Power to establish a  
subscription to The Water Research Foundation program for 2026; and to  
authorize the expenditure of up to $50,000.00 from the Water Operating  
Fund and up to $50,000.00 from the Water Reclamation Operating Fund.  
($100,000.00)  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify the contract with  
Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC for Tree Trimming and Vegetation  
Management Services; and to authorize the expenditure of $1,045,000.00  
split between the Electricity and Water Operating Funds. ($1,045,000.00)  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an Emergency  
Water Service Agreement with the City of Pickerington to provide water  
service for usage in the event of an emergency failure of their potable  
water supply. ($0.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
an agreement with Hagerty Consulting, Inc for services regarding the  
O’Shaughnessy Dam Emergency Action Plan Exercises; and to authorize  
the expenditure of $59,995.00 from within the Public Utilities Operating  
Funds. ($59,995.00)  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a cooperative  
agreement, or memorandum of understanding, with Columbus Public  
Health for participation in the Healthy Homes Program, for the Division of  
Water; and to authorize the expenditure of $300,000.00 within the Water  
Operating Fund. ($300,000.00)  
RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
ZONING: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
CA  
CONSENT ACTIONS  
DAY-ACHAUER  
CA-1  
To honor the life and legacy of Columbus native Master Sergeant Tyler  
Simmons, and fellow members of the Ohio Air National Guard’s 121st Air  
Refueling Wing, who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation  
Sponsors:  
Nancy Day-Achauer, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso  
De Padilla, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel V.  
Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche and Shannon G.  
Hardin  
FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
CA-2  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development, on behalf of  
the City, to accept title to certain parcels located at 280 N. High Street  
and 44 E. Chestnut Street in order for those parcels to be included in a  
future tax increment financing area approved under Sections 5709.41,  
5709.42 and 5709.43 of the Ohio Revised Code; to authorize the Director  
to execute instruments to transfer those parcels back to their current  
owners for the same purpose; to waive the requirements of City Codes  
Chapter 328 related to the sale of City-owned property; and to declare an  
emergency. ($0.00)  
CA-3  
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the  
Office of Construction Management; to renew and increase the contracts  
with BOMAR Construction Company, Inc., for the Professional  
Construction Services - Task Order Basis project; and to authorize an  
expenditure up to $257,500.00 within the Construction Management  
Capital Improvements Bond Fund. ($257,500.00)  
WBE Participation; SLBE Participation  
CA-4  
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the  
Office of Construction Management; to renew and increase the contracts  
with HEAPY Engineering, Inc., for the Professional Engineering Services -  
Task Order Basis project; to authorize an expenditure up to $250,000.00  
within the Construction Management Capital Improvements Bond Fund;  
and to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvements  
Budget. ($250,000.00)  
CA-5  
CA-6  
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the  
Office of Construction Management; to modify and increase the contracts  
with Setterlin Building Company, for the Professional Construction  
Services - Task Order Basis project; and to authorize an expenditure up  
to $257,500.00 within the Construction Management Capital  
Improvements Bond Fund. ($257,500.00)  
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the  
Office of Construction Management; to renew and increase the contracts  
with DesignLevel, LLC, for the Professional Engineering Services - Task  
Order Basis project; to authorize an expenditure up to $250,000.00 within  
the Construction Management Capital Improvements Fund; and to  
authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvements Budget.  
($250,000.00)  
WBE Participation; SLBE Participation  
CA-7  
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the  
Office of Construction Management, to enter into a construction contract  
with S.A. Comunale Company, Inc., for the CDBG Directions for Youth  
and Family Services HVAC Replacement project; to authorize the  
appropriation and expenditure of funds in an amount up to $389,300.00  
within the Community Development Block Grant Fund (CDBG); and to  
declare an emergency. ($389,300.00)  
CA-8  
CA-9  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a  
Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Sewer Maintenance  
Equipment Parts and Services with Best Equipment Company, Inc. in  
accordance with the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Code;  
and to authorize the expenditure of $1.00. ($1.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to modify a  
contract with Granicus, LLC for the Government Experience Engagement  
Cloud platform; and to authorize the expenditure of $252,676.46 from the  
Department of Technology, Information Services Operating Fund.  
($252,676.46)  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director, on behalf of the Fleet  
Management Division, to associate all general budget reservations  
resulting from this ordinance with and to establish purchase orders from  
previously established Universal Term Contracts (UTCs) for the purchase  
of vehicles for use citywide with Ricart Properties, Inc; to authorize the  
Finance and Management Director to associate all general budget  
reservations resulting from this ordinance with and to establish purchase  
orders from previously established Universal Term Contracts (UTCs) with  
ACE Truck Body Inc., for the purchase of associated up-fitting; to  
authorize the expenditure of $169,642.44 from the Fleet Management  
Capital Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($169,642.44)  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to modify and extend  
the contract for the option to purchase Small Tools with W. W. Grainger,  
Inc., Hilti Inc. and F & F Industrial Equipment Corporation. ($0.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management,  
on behalf of the Facilities Management Division, to establish purchase  
orders for labor, material, supplies, and equipment related to the  
replacement of elevator power unit at the Fire Administration Building  
located at 3675 Parsons Ave., Columbus, OH 43207; to authorize the  
Director of the Department of Finance and Management to associate all  
General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the  
Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreement with Fujitec America, Inc.;  
to authorize the transfer of $202,941.00 and expenditure of $40,480.00  
from the Construction Management Capital Improvement Fund; to amend  
the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; and to declare an emergency.  
($40,480.00)  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to modify past,  
present and future contracts and purchase orders from Centennial LLC  
dba Farrow East Harley-Davidson to Schipper Motorsports Columbus,  
LLC dba Farrow Harley-Davidson; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to renew a contract  
with WinnScapes of Columbus LLC, Inc., on behalf of the Facilities  
Management Division, for mowing and landscape maintenance services;  
to authorize the expenditure of $495,553.93 from the General Fund; and  
to declare an emergency. ($495,553.93)  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a  
contract for the option to purchase Fuel Station Maintenance with K & W  
Equipment Co dba SSECO Solutions; to authorize the expenditure of  
$1.00; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00)  
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS: BANKSTON,  
CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
To accept the application (AN25-025) of David and Kristy Clark, Joseph  
Sofio, Eric Steinmann, and Bradley A. Wilkinson for the annexation of  
certain territory containing 15.3± acres in Franklin Township. ($0.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development or his  
assignee to execute any and all necessary agreements and deeds for  
conveyance of title of one parcel of real property (960-962 E Cherry St.)  
held in the Land Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program. ($0.00)  
To authorize the Development Director, or authorized designee, on behalf  
of the Real Estate and Land Redevelopment Office, to pay rent  
associated with lease agreements for leased office space at existing  
locations and for an internal Memorandum of Understanding for the 2026  
term; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $971,748.00 from  
the Debt Retirement Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($971,748.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion to enter  
into an advanced-pay grant agreement for $25,000.00 with the Greater  
Columbus Sports Commission LLC, a non-profit corporation, in support  
of the Black Girls RUN! National Meet-Up, hosted by the OhioHealth  
Capital City Half & Quarter Marathon, to authorize an expenditure of  
$25,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency.  
($25,000.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion to enter  
into an advanced-pay grant agreement for $70,000.00 with The Columbus  
Urban League, a non-profit corporation, for the purpose of assisting the  
Columbus Urban League (CUL) to serve as the host for the Columbus  
Region Minority Business Assistance Center (MBAC); to authorize a  
transfer within the General Fund; to authorize the expenditure of  
$70,000.00 from the 2026 General Fund Budget; and to declare an  
emergency. ($70,000.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion to enter  
into an advanced-pay grant agreement with Always With Us Charities,  
non-profit organization, in support of entrepreneurship programs; to  
authorize a transfer within the General Fund; to authorize the expenditure  
of $25,000.00 from the 2026 General Fund Budget; and to declare an  
emergency. ($25,000.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion to enter  
into an advanced-pay grant agreement with National Association of  
Minority Contractors, a non-profit organization, in support of diverse  
contractors; to authorize a transfer within the General Fund; to authorize  
the expenditure of $25,000.00 from the 2026 General Fund Budget; and  
to declare an emergency. ($25,000.00)  
To amend Ordinance No. 0406-2026, passed by Columbus City Council  
on February 25, 2026 to allow for an adjustment in the total tillable  
acreage to 241 acres and annual rent to be $44,585.00 associated with  
the City’s farm lease with JRS Writsel Farms, GP; and to declare an  
emergency. ($0.00)  
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR.  
DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute  
those documents necessary for the City to legally allow a canopy to  
encroach into the public right-of-way on the east side of South Front  
Street. ($0.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service and the  
Director of Recreation and Parks to terminate the current agreements  
with Columbus Downtown Development Corporation related to the  
maintenance of artistic cabinet wraps in the public right-of-way; and to  
authorize the Director of Public Service and the Director of Recreation  
and Parks to enter into a Master Maintenance Agreement with Columbus  
Downtown Development Corporation for said features. ($0.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute  
grant agreements with the Ohio Department of Transportation relative to  
the Highway Safety Improvement Program, to accept and expend  
awarded grant funds, and to issue refunds, if necessary, for approved  
projects. ($0.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute  
those documents necessary for the transfer of a 0.171 acre portion of the  
right-of-way near 1134 Shoemaker Ave to Columbus Compost Coalition  
LLC. ($0.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute  
those documents necessary to release a general utility easement on a  
portion of Goshen Road to the Columbus Regional Airport Authority.  
($0.00)  
To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the  
Director of Public Service to enter into a contract modification with  
Burgess & Niple Inc. in connection with the Bridge Rehabilitation -  
General Engineering 2024 project; to authorize the expenditure of up to  
$250,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund to pay for the  
project; and to declare an emergency. ($250,000.00)  
To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer  
of funds within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to authorize the  
Director of Public Service to pay utility relocation costs to various utilities  
for the Roadway Improvements - Hard Road Water Quality & Smoky Row  
Road Drainage Revisions project; to authorize the expenditure of up to  
$75,000.00 for utility relocations for this project from the Streets &  
Highways Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($75,000.00)  
To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer  
of cash and appropriation within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to  
align project budgets with available cash balances and current project  
funding needs; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
To authorize the City Attorney to execute contracts with independent title  
companies and appraisal firms for title work and appraisal professional  
services necessary for the Roadway - Livingston Avenue-18th Street to  
Nelson Road Project; to waive City Code, Sections 329.25 and 329.26,  
as applicable, for awarding professional service contracts that may  
exceed fifty thousand U.S. dollars, relating only to the transactions  
contemplated under this ordinance; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR. WYCHE, VICE  
CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into  
year one (1) of a three (3) year contract, subject to annual appropriations  
and approval of the contract by the Columbus City Council, with V.A.T.,  
Inc. for bus transportation services; to authorize the expenditure of  
$123,300.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund.  
($123,300.00)  
To authorize the transfer of $311,000.00 from the Hotel/Motel Tax Fund to  
the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund for the support of music  
licensing, and Jazz & Rib Fest and CBUS Soul Fest; to authorize the  
appropriation of $311,000.00 in the Recreation and Parks Operating  
Fund. ($311,000.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to  
enter into contract with Jess Howard Electric Company for the Sammons  
Lighting Improvements Project; to authorize the appropriation of  
$226,462.51 within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement  
Fund; to authorize the transfer of $501,281.00 within the Recreation and  
Parks Voted Bond Fund and Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize  
the amendment of the 2025 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize  
the expenditure of $651,281.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted  
Bond Fund and Permanent Improvement Fund; and to declare an  
emergency. ($651,281.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to  
enter into contract with Claypool Electric, Inc. for the Bicentennial Park  
Electric Replacement Project; to authorize the appropriation of  
$38,815.50 within the Recreation and Parks Special Purpose Fund; to  
authorize the transfer of $38,815.50 within the Recreation and Parks  
Permanent Improvement Fund and Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the  
amendment of the 2025 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the  
expenditure of $77,631.00 from the Recreation and Parks Permanent  
Improvement Fund, Special Purpose Fund, and Voted Bond Fund; and to  
declare an emergency. ($77,631.00)  
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to accept additional  
grant funding, in the amount of $493.80, from Ohio Department of  
Transportation (ODOT) for the Franklinton Loop - Souder Avenue Trail  
Connector Project; and to authorize the appropriation of $493.80 in the  
Recreation and Parks Grant Fund. ($493.80)  
WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, & LABOR: DORANS, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
To authorize the Interim Director of the Department of Human Resources  
to enter into a contract modification with Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC  
to provide employee benefits and wellness consulting services; to add  
money from April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027; and to authorize the  
expenditure of $425,000.00 from the employee benefits fund.  
($425,000.00)  
To authorize the Interim Director of the Department of Human Resources  
to expend $30,000.00, or so much thereof as may be necessary, from the  
Employee Benefits Fund for the Ohio AFSCME Care Plan for Hearing  
Aid Benefits for AFSCME and CWA employees. ($30,000.00)  
To authorize the City Clerk to extend an existing contract with Heart &  
Hunter Inc, dba Hunter Marketing, for communications services regarding  
salary transparency to March 31, 2027; and to declare an emergency.  
($0.00)  
SLBE Participation; WBE Participation  
HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA,  
VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
To authorize and direct the Office of CelebrateOne to enter into a grant  
agreement with Restoring Our Own Through Transformation (R.O.O.T.T.)  
to support community-oriented Perinatal Support Doula care; to authorize  
expenditure within the General Fund of $250,000.00. ($250,000.00)  
To authorize the Executive Director of the Office of CelebrateOne, on  
behalf of the Office of the Mayor, to execute a not-for-profit service  
contract with Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio for a Summer Youth  
Workforce & Career Development Program in support of the  
CelebrateOne goal to improve reproductive health planning; and to  
authorize the expenditure of $140,000.00 from the General Fund.  
($140,000.00)  
PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. ROSS, VICE CHR. ALL  
MEMBERS  
To authorize and direct the Administrative and Presiding Judge of the  
Franklin County Municipal Court to enter into contract with OBLIC; to  
authorize the expenditure of up to $7,000.00 to provide professional  
liability insurance for magistrates and staff attorneys, and to declare an  
emergency. ($7,000.00)  
HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: ROSS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Building and Zoning  
Services to modify the professional services contract with Lisa Wise  
Consulting, Inc. to extend the contract end date from May 8, 2026 to May  
8, 2028. ($0.00)  
To amend Ord. 2399-2025, passed by Columbus City Council on October  
20, 2025, to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to  
allow for expenses incurred prior to the purchase order, starting  
December 15, 2025; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a sole source  
Indefinite Quantity Agreement with Operator Training Committee of Ohio,  
Inc. for utility operations and maintenance training services; and to  
authorize the expenditure of $97,000.00 split between the Sanitary Sewer  
and Water Operating Funds. ($97,000.00)  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew and increase a sole  
source service agreement with Arcadis U.S., Inc. for the Orion Project  
Management Information System Support Services application for use by  
the Departments of Public Utilities, Finance and Management, Public  
Service, and Recreation and Parks; and to authorize the expenditure of  
$158,729.00 split among the Electricity, Water, Sewerage, and  
Stormwater Operating Funds, $25,408.00 from the Finance and  
Management Department's General Operating Fund, $73,491.00 from the  
Public Service Department Operating Fund, and $15,572.00 from the  
Recreation and Parks Operating Fund. ($273,200.00)  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew the contract with The  
Paul Peterson Co., Safety Division, Inc., for installation, repair, and  
maintenance of new and existing fencing, gates, and controllers in and  
around the Department of Public Utilities locations to maintain security;  
and to authorize the expenditure of $81,000.00 from within the Public  
Utilities Operating Funds. ($81,000.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify  
the subrecipient agreements with Power a Clean Future Ohio and  
Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission for the Climate Pollution  
Reduction Grant, to authorize the transfer of $77,546.62 within the  
Electricity Grant Fund, and to authorize the expenditure of $85,000.00  
from the Electricity Grant Fund. ($85,000.00)  
To authorize the City Attorney to spend City funds to acquire and accept  
in good faith certain fee simple and lesser real estate located on the North  
side of US-33 from just north of Ebright Road to just south of Ebright  
Road, and to contract for associated professional services in order for the  
Department of Public Utilities to timely complete the acquisition of Real  
Estate for the Blacklick Creek Sanitary Subtrunk Rehabilitation project; to  
authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to  
authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the  
Sanitary Bond Fund; to authorize the expenditure of up to $150,000.00  
from the Sanitary Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency.  
($150,000.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
an agreement and all necessary amendments with the State of Ohio,  
Department of Transportation (ODOT), for the Division of Water  
Reclamation to provide interstate pump station maintenance and receive  
reimbursement from the State. ($0.00)  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract  
modification for Construction Administration and Inspection Services with  
DLZ Ohio, Inc; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital  
Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation  
between projects within the Water Bond Fund; to authorize an expenditure  
of up to $250,000.00 from the Water Bond Fund for the contract; and to  
declare an emergency. ($250,000.00)  
MBE Participation  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a professional consulting services contract with Hill International, Inc., for  
the Owner Advisor Services project; to authorize an amendment to the  
2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and  
appropriation within the Sanitary Bond Fund; to authorize an expenditure  
up to $100,000.00 from the Sanitary Bond Fund; and to declare an  
emergency. ($100,000.00)  
WBE Participation; MBE Participation  
To authorize the director of the Department of Public Utilities to execute  
those document(s) necessary to release a portion the City’s stormwater  
easement rights described and recorded in Instrument Number  
201509300138244, Recorder’s Office, Franklin County, Ohio. ($0.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this  
ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase  
Agreements for the purchase of Wood Utility Poles for the Department of  
Public Utilities; and to authorize the expenditure of $350,000.00 within the  
Electricity Operating Fund. ($350,000.00)  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and increase the  
Master Services Agreement for the purchase of wholesale electric power  
and associated services with American Municipal Power, Inc. for the  
Division of Power and extend the Community Energy Savings Smart  
Thermostat Program term through March 31, 2027; to authorize the  
expenditure of $635,000.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund; and to  
declare an emergency. ($635,000.00)  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify all contracts and  
agreements with Elite Fire Services, LLC doing business as Elite Fire  
Services by assigning past, present and future contracts and agreements  
to Fire Protection Pros, LLC doing business as Elite Fire Services due to  
company reorganization; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
APPOINTMENTS  
Appointment of Bailey Phillips, 77 Hawkes Avenue, Columbus, OH  
43222, to serve on the Franklinton Area Commission, replacing Joanna  
Smith, with a new term start date of January 1, 2026 and an expiration  
date of December 31, 2028.(resume attached)  
Appointment of David Stickles, 234 Dakota Avenue, Columbus, OH  
43223, to serve on the Franklinton Area Commission, with a new term  
start date of January 1, 2026 and an expiration date of December 31,  
2028. (resume attached)  
Appointment of Olga Diva, 1186 West Broad Street, Columbus, OH  
43222, to serve on the Franklinton Area Commission, with a new term  
start date of January 1, 2026 and an expiration date of December 31,  
2028. (resume attached)  
Appointment of Steve Pullen, 1061 West Town Street, Columbus, OH  
43222, to serve on the Franklinton Area Commission, with a new term  
start date of January 1, 2026 and an expiration date of December 31,  
2028. (resume attached)  
Appointment of Jacqueline Miles, 133 North Princeton Avenue,  
Columbus, OH 43222, to serve on the Franklinton Area Commission, with  
a new term start date of January 1, 2026 and an expiration date of  
December 31, 2028. (resume attached)  
Appointment of Meredith Wickham, 4740 West Broad Street, Columbus,  
OH 43228, to serve on the Westland Area Commission, replacing  
Polykarpos Panos, with a new term start date of February 1, 2026 and an  
expiration date of December 31, 2027. (resume attached)  
Appointment of Angela Ervin, 1183 Riva Ridge Boulevard, Gahanna, OH  
43230, to serve on the Westland Area Commission, with a new term start  
date of January 1, 2026 and an expiration date of December 31, 2028.  
(resume attached)  
Appointment of Mike McKay, 6336 Clover Meadow Court, Galloway, OH  
43119, to serve on the Westland Area Commission, with a new term start  
date of January 1, 2026 and an expiration date of December 31, 2028.  
(resume attached)  
Appointment of Thomas Perry, 569 Simbury Street, Columbus, OH  
43228, to serve on the Westland Area Commission, with a new term start  
date of January 1, 2026 and an expiration date of December 31, 2028.  
(resume attached)  
Appointment of David Henderson, 5940 Breigha Drive, Galloway, OH  
43119, to serve on the Westland Area Commission, with a new term start  
date of January 1, 2026 and an expiration date of December 31, 2028.  
(resume attached)  
SR  
EMERGENCY, POSTPONED AND 2ND READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION  
FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
SR-1  
To authorize the City Auditor to modify and extend the existing contract  
with Dayforce US, Inc. for the renewal of the Dayforce software  
subscription, support, hardware, and services; to authorize the  
expenditure of $2,400,000.00 from the Department of Technology  
operating fund; to authorize the expenditure of $80,000.00 from the  
Employee Benefits fund. ($2,480,000.00)  
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR.  
DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
SR-2  
To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer  
of funds within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to appropriate funds  
within the Street and Highway Improvement Fund; to authorize the  
Director of Public Service to enter into a contract modification with  
Orchard, Hiltz & McCliment, Inc. dba OHM Advisors in connection with the  
Roadway - Livingston Avenue - Alum Creek Trail to James Road project;  
and to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,043,333.00 from the Streets  
and Highways Bond Fund and the Street and Highway Improvement Fund  
to pay for the project. ($1,043,333.00)  
SR-3  
SR-4  
To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a professional  
services contract with Burgess & Niple, Inc. for the Roadway  
Improvements - Multimodal Engagement and Planning 2026 project; and  
to authorize the expenditure of up to $300,000.00 from the Mobility  
Operating Fund to pay for this contract. ($300,000.00)  
To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a contract  
modification with Ribway Engineering Group, Inc. in connection with the  
Bikeway-McNaughten Road - Main Street to Broad Street project; to  
authorize the expenditure of up to $900,000.00 from the Streets and  
Highways Bond Fund to pay for the project; and to declare an emergency.  
($900,000.00)  
NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR. WYCHE, VICE  
CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
SR-5  
To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a professional  
services contract with Burgess & Niple, Inc. for the Roadway  
Improvements - Multimodal Engagement and Planning 2026 project; and  
to authorize the expenditure of up to $300,000.00 from the Mobility  
Operating Fund to pay for this contract. ($300,000.00)  
SR-6  
To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks Department  
to accept a grant from the Ohio Department of Education & Workforce in  
the amount of $2,500,000.00 for the 2026 Summer Food Service  
Program; to authorize the appropriation of $2,500,000.00 to the  
Recreation and Parks Grant Fund; to enter into an agreement with  
Columbus City Schools in the amount of $2,300,000.00 for the  
preparation and delivery of meals for the Summer Food Service Program;  
to authorize the expenditure of $2,300,000.00 from the Recreation and  
Parks Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($2,500,000.00)  
SR-7  
SR-8  
To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to  
enter into advance pay grant agreements with 104 local registered 501c3  
non-profit organizations in support of summer youth programming; to  
authorize an expenditure in the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund;  
and to declare an emergency. ($7,406,499.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to  
enter into an advance pay grant agreement with Kingdom Image Arts, a  
501c3 non-profit organization, in support of summer youth programming;  
to authorize an expenditure in the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund;  
and to declare an emergency. ($84,000.00)  
WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, & LABOR: DORANS, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
SR-9  
To authorize the Interim Director of the Department of Human Resources  
to enter into a service contract with Harris Ashley Jean dba Fresh Food  
Fresh Perspective LLC for the dietitian service contract; to authorize the  
expenditure of up to $70,000.00 from the Employee Benefits Fund to pay  
for this contract; to authorize the expenditure of funds for reasonable food  
and non-alcoholic beverage expenses; to waive the competitive bidding  
requirements of the Columbus City Codes; and to declare an emergency.  
($70,000.00)  
HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA,  
VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
To authorize the Director of Development to execute grant agreements  
with numerous not-for-profit, social service agencies in an amount up to  
$9,775,000.00 for the Elevate!All Program; to authorize the expenditure of  
funds prior to the establishment of the purchase order beginning January  
1, 2026 through December 31, 2026; to authorize food and or  
non-alocholic beverages expenditures as part of the standard operating  
costs for some of these non-profit organizations; to authorize the  
advancement of funds on a pre-determined schedule during the term of  
the agreement; to authorize the transfer between object classes in an  
amount up to $3,701,000.00 and the expenditure in an amount up to  
$3,475,000.00 within the Hotel Motel Tax Fund, to authorize the  
expenditure in an amount up to $6,300,000.00 within the Cannabis Host  
Community Special Revenue Fund; and declare an emergency.  
($9,775,000.00)  
To authorize the Director of Development to execute a grant agreement  
with Alvis, Inc. a not-for-profit, social service agency in an amount up to  
$75,000.00 for the Elevate!All Program; to authorize the expenditure of  
funds prior to the establishment of the purchase order beginning January  
1, 2026 through December 31, 2026; to authorize the advancement of  
funds on a pre-determined schedule during the term of the agreement; to  
authorize the expenditure in an amount up to $75,000.00 within the Hotel  
Motel Tax Fund; and declare an emergency. ($75,000.00)  
To authorize the Director of Development to execute a grant agreement  
with Columbus Early Learning Center, a not-for-profit, social service  
agency in an amount up to $75,000.00 for the Elevate!All Program; to  
authorize the expenditure of funds prior to the establishment of the  
purchase order beginning January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026;  
to authorize the advancement of funds on a pre-determined schedule  
during the term of the agreement; to authorize the expenditure in an  
amount up to $75,000.00 within the Hotel Motel Tax Fund; and declare an  
emergency. ($75,000.00)  
PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. ROSS, VICE CHR. ALL  
MEMBERS  
To authorize the Director of Public Safety, on behalf of the Division of  
Support Services, to enter into a new contract for maintenance with  
Cincinnati Bell, Inc. dba Agile Network Builders, LLC, for network  
connectivity between the City’s communication towers and the  
dispatching centers; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the  
Columbus City Code; and to authorize an expenditure of $141,360.00  
from the General Fund. ($141,360.00)  
To authorize the appropriation of $2,525,931.90 from the unappropriated  
balance of the Law Enforcement Contraband Seizure Fund to the Division  
of Police to fund travel and training needs and purchase equipment,  
supplies and services; and to declare an emergency. ($2,525,931.90)  
To authorize the Director of Public Safety to enter into contract with  
LexisNexis Risk Solutions FL Inc. for access to the Accurint investigative  
database, to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus  
City Code; to authorize the expenditure of $171,500.00 from the Law  
Enforcement Contraband Seizure Fund; and to declare an emergency.  
($171,500.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety, on behalf of  
the Division of Fire to enter into preventative maintenance agreements  
with Stryker Sales Corporation LLC; to waive the competitive bidding  
provisions of the Columbus City Codes; to authorize the contract as  
multi-year and renewable; to authorize the expenditure of $31,688.00 from  
the General Fund for Year One; and to declare an emergency.  
($31,688.00)  
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management and Director of  
Public Safety, on behalf of the Division of Fire, to enter into contracts for  
the purchase of consumable supplies and preventative maintenance,  
respectively, with Stryker Sales Corporation for Stryker Power Load Cots  
and Bariatric Cots for use in daily emergency services and emergency  
medical services (EMS); to waive the competitive bidding provisions of  
the Columbus City Code Chapter 329; to authorize the expenditure of  
$208,473.60 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency.  
($208,473.60)  
To authorize the Director of Public Safety, on the behalf of the Division of  
Fire, to enter into a contract with and issue a purchase order to Phoenix  
Safety Outfitters LLC for the alteration and repair of the Division of Fire’s  
turnout gear; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus  
City Code; to authorize the expenditure of $100,000.00 from the General  
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($100,000.00)  
To authorize and direct the Director of the Department of Public Safety to  
pay the City's proportionate share of operational and administrative  
support activities of the Franklin County Emergency Management and  
Homeland Security program, including the mass notification system and  
outdoor warning siren system fees; to authorize the expenditure of  
$1,020,237.44 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency.  
($1,020,237.44)  
To authorize and direct the Director of the Department of Public Safety to  
modify and extend the contract with Change Healthcare Technology  
Enabled Services, LLC, for EMS billing collection and reporting services  
from April 1, 2026, to May 31, 2026; To authorize the expenditure of  
$200,000.00 from the General Fund; to waive the competitive bidding  
provisions of Columbus City Code; and to declare an emergency.  
($200,000.00)  
HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: ROSS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
To authorize the Director of Development to enter into a grant agreement  
with National Church Residences for the new construction of Clover Glen II  
in an amount up to $2,300,000.00 with a total commitment to the project  
of $4,300,000.00; to authorize the expenditure of up to $2,300,000.00  
from the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency.  
($2,300,000.00)  
ADJOURNMENT  
THERE WILL BE NO COUNCIL MEETING ON MONDAY, APRIL 6, 2026. THE NEXT  
REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL WILL BE MONDAY, APRIL 13, 2026.