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Minutes - 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  
1 - Christopher Wyche  
Absent:  
Present:  
8 -  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, and Shannon Hardin  
READING AND DISPOSAL OF THE JOURNAL  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Melissa Green, to  
Dispense with the reading of the Journal and Approve. The motion carried by  
the following vote:  
1 - Christopher Wyche  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, and Shannon Hardin  
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE JOURNAL  
COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS RECEIVED BY CITY CLERK'S OFFICE  
C0013-2026  
1
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  
Read and Filed  
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION  
BANKSTON  
0057X-2026  
2
To Recognize The Work of The Participatory Budget Steering  
Committee  
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  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Tiara Ross, that this  
Ceremonial Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Christopher Wyche  
Absent:  
Affirmative:  
8 -  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, and Shannon Hardin  
GREEN  
0072X-2026  
3
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  
A motion was made by Melissa Green, seconded by Tiara Ross, that this  
Ceremonial Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Christopher Wyche  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, and Shannon Hardin  
ROSS  
0071X-2026  
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  
A motion was made by Tiara Ross, seconded by Melissa Green, that this  
Ceremonial Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Christopher Wyche  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, 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 Nancy Day-Achauer, to  
waive the reading of the titles of first reading legislation. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
1 - Christopher Wyche  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, and Shannon Hardin  
FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
0823-2026  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
0871-2026  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS:  
BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
0845-2026  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
0890-2026  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
0892-2026  
FR-5  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
0894-2026  
FR-6  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR.  
DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
0825-2026  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
0830-2026  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR.  
WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
0672-2026  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
0675-2026  
FR-10  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
0516-2026  
FR-11  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
0521-2026  
FR-12  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
0535-2026  
FR-13  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
0592-2026  
FR-14  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
0613-2026  
FR-15  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
0648-2026  
FR-16  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
0703-2026  
0781-2026  
FR-17  
FR-18  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
0840-2026  
0844-2026  
FR-19  
FR-20  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
0866-2026  
FR-21  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
ZONING: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
CA  
CONSENT ACTIONS  
DAY-ACHAUER  
0073X-2026  
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  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
2575-2025  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0506-2026  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0508-2026  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0517-2026  
CA-5  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0530-2026  
CA-6  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0620-2026  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0706-2026  
0755-2026  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0757-2026  
CA-10  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0778-2026  
0843-2026  
CA-11  
CA-12  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and  
Management, on behalf of the Facilities Management Division, to  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0869-2026  
0883-2026  
CA-13  
CA-14  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0903-2026  
CA-15  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS:  
BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
0637-2026  
CA-16  
CA-17  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0768-2026  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0776-2026  
CA-18  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0804-2026  
CA-19  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0810-2026  
CA-20  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0811-2026  
0812-2026  
0879-2026  
CA-21  
CA-22  
CA-23  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR.  
DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
0639-2026  
CA-24  
CA-25  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0654-2026  
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)  
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:  
1 - Christopher Wyche  
1 - Melissa Green  
Absent:  
Abstained:  
Affirmative:  
7 -  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, and Shannon Hardin  
0692-2026  
CA-26  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0722-2026  
0747-2026  
0760-2026  
CA-27  
CA-28  
CA-29  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0761-2026  
CA-30  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0770-2026  
CA-31  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0918-2026  
CA-32  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR.  
WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
0671-2026  
CA-33  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0676-2026  
0678-2026  
CA-34  
CA-35  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0680-2026  
CA-36  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0681-2026  
CA-37  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, & LABOR: DORANS, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
0710-2026  
CA-38  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0783-2026  
0886-2026  
CA-39  
CA-40  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. BARROSO DE  
PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
0548-2026  
CA-41  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0549-2026  
CA-42  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. ROSS, VICE CHR. ALL  
MEMBERS  
0877-2026  
CA-43  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: ROSS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
0837-2026  
CA-44  
CA-45  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0910-2026  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
0175-2026  
CA-46  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0379-2026  
CA-47  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0460-2026  
0473-2026  
0563-2026  
CA-48  
CA-49  
CA-50  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0606-2026  
CA-51  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0667-2026  
CA-52  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0719-2026  
CA-53  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0720-2026  
0765-2026  
CA-54  
CA-55  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this  
ordinance 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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0816-2026  
CA-56  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0870-2026  
CA-57  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
APPOINTMENTS  
A0067-2026  
A0068-2026  
A0069-2026  
A0070-2026  
A0071-2026  
A0072-2026  
A0073-2026  
CA-58  
CA-59  
CA-60  
CA-61  
CA-62  
CA-63  
CA-64  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
A0074-2026  
A0075-2026  
A0076-2026  
CA-65  
CA-66  
CA-67  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CLERK NOTE: AN INITIAL MOTION WAS MADE BY MELISSA GREEN,  
SECONDED BY NANCY DAY-ACHAUER TO APPROVE THE CONSENT  
AGENDA. DURING THE ROLL CALL, COUNCIL PRESIDENT  
CALLED FOR RECONSIDERATION TO REQUEST A VOICE VOTE.  
A motion was made by Emmanuel Remy, seconded by Tiara Ross to  
reconsider approval of the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the  
following vote: Affirmative: 8- Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla,  
Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara  
Ross and Shannon Hardin  
Approval of the Consent Agenda  
A motion was made by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, seconded by Nancy  
Day-Achauer, including all the preceding items marked as having been  
approved on the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote  
1 - Christopher Wyche  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, and Shannon Hardin  
SR  
EMERGENCY, POSTPONED AND 2ND READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION  
FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
0652-2026  
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)  
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:  
1 - Christopher Wyche  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, and Shannon Hardin  
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR.  
DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
0448-2026  
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)  
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:  
1 - Christopher Wyche  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, and Shannon Hardin  
0628-2026  
SR-3  
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)  
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:  
1 - Christopher Wyche  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, and Shannon Hardin  
0712-2026  
SR-4  
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)  
A motion was made by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, seconded by Melissa  
Green, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
1 - Christopher Wyche  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, and Shannon Hardin  
WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, & LABOR: DORANS, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
0346-2026  
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)  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Melissa Green, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Christopher Wyche  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, and Shannon Hardin  
NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR.  
WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
0682-2026  
SR-5  
To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to  
modify existing contracts with Rogers Krajnak Architects, Inc. and  
Sessley Building Services LLC for the Beatty Community Center  
Renovations Project; to authorize the appropriation of $2,581,112.20  
within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; to  
authorize the transfer of $2,800,000.00 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 $3,900,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Permanent  
Improvement Fund and Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency.  
($3,900,000.00)  
A motion was made by Nancy Day-Achauer, seconded by Tiara Ross, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Christopher Wyche  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, and Shannon Hardin  
0683-2026  
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)  
A motion was made by Nancy Day-Achauer, seconded by Tiara Ross, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Christopher Wyche  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, and Shannon Hardin  
0748-2026  
SR-7  
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)  
A motion was made by Nancy Day-Achauer, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De  
Padilla, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
1 - Christopher Wyche  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, and Shannon Hardin  
0947-2026  
SR-8  
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)  
A motion was made by Nancy Day-Achauer, seconded by Nicholas Bankston,  
that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Christopher Wyche  
1 - Tiara Ross  
Absent:  
Abstained:  
Affirmative:  
7 -  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. BARROSO DE  
PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
0897-2026  
SR-10  
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)  
A motion was made by Melissa Green, seconded by Tiara Ross, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Christopher Wyche  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, and Shannon Hardin  
0898-2026  
SR-11  
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)  
A motion was made by Melissa Green, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer, that  
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Christopher Wyche  
1 - Nicholas Bankston  
Absent:  
Abstained:  
Affirmative:  
7 -  
Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa  
Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, and Shannon Hardin  
0899-2026  
SR-12  
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)  
A motion was made by Melissa Green, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer, that  
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Christopher Wyche  
1 - Shannon Hardin  
Absent:  
Abstained:  
Affirmative:  
7 -  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, and Tiara Ross  
RECESS 6:45 PM  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Melissa Green, to  
Motion to Recess the Regular Meeting. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
1 - Christopher Wyche  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, and Shannon Hardin  
RECONVENE 7:09 PM  
A motion was made by Tiara Ross, seconded by Melissa Green, to Motion to  
Reconvene the Regular Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Christopher Wyche  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, and Shannon Hardin  
PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. ROSS, VICE CHR. ALL  
MEMBERS  
0251-2026  
SR-13  
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)  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Melissa Green, that  
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Christopher Wyche  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, and Shannon Hardin  
0366-2026  
SR-14  
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)  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Melissa Green, that  
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Christopher Wyche  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, and Shannon Hardin  
0751-2026  
SR-15  
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)  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Melissa Green, that  
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Christopher Wyche  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, and Shannon Hardin  
0766-2026  
SR-16  
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)  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Melissa Green, that  
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Christopher Wyche  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, and Shannon Hardin  
0769-2026  
SR-17  
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)  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Melissa Green, that  
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Christopher Wyche  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, and Shannon Hardin  
0842-2026  
SR-18  
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)  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Melissa Green, that  
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Christopher Wyche  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, and Shannon Hardin  
0875-2026  
SR-19  
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)  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Melissa Green, that  
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Christopher Wyche  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, and Shannon Hardin  
0908-2026  
SR-20  
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)  
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:  
1 - Christopher Wyche  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, and Shannon Hardin  
HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: ROSS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
0777-2026  
SR-21  
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)  
A motion was made by Tiara Ross, seconded by Melissa Green, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Christopher Wyche  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, and Shannon Hardin  
ADJOURNED 7:24 PM  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Tiara Ross, to  
adjourn this Regular Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Christopher Wyche  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, and Shannon Hardin  
THERE WILL BE NO COUNCIL MEETING ON MONDAY, APRIL 6, 2026. THE  
NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL WILL BE MONDAY, APRIL 13,  
2026.