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Minutes - Final  
Columbus City Council  
Monday, May 18, 2026  
5:00 PM  
City Council Chambers, Rm 231  
REGULAR MEETING NO. 25 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, MONDAY, MAY  
18, 2026 at 5:00 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.  
CALL TO ORDER 5:11 PM  
ROLL CALL  
2 - Nancy Day-Achauer, and Melissa Green  
Absent:  
Present:  
7 -  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Rob Dorans, Emmanuel  
Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
READING AND DISPOSAL OF THE JOURNAL  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Christopher Wyche,  
to Dispense with the reading of the Journal and Approve. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
2 - Nancy Day-Achauer, and Melissa Green  
Absent:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Rob Dorans, Emmanuel  
Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE JOURNAL  
Council President Hardin stated "There is one correction to the May 11th  
journal referenced by the City Clerk. Zoning Ordinances 0290-2026,  
0291-2026, 1035-2026 and 1036-2026 inadvertently appeared as First Read  
items on the 5/11/2026 agenda; however, they had a First Reading on  
4/20/2026."  
COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS RECEIVED BY CITY CLERK'S OFFICE  
C0024-2026  
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THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE  
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2026  
Transfer Type: D-5J  
To: BMac Hospitality / World of Beer Easton  
3934 Townsfair Way  
Columbus, OH 43219  
From: NEW TAP EASTON LLC  
WORLD OF BEER  
3934 Townsfair Way  
Columbus, OH 43219  
Permit #: 10015275-1  
New Type: D-5  
To: GOOD LAND SUSTAINABILITY CONSULTANTS LLC  
GOOD LAND  
510-14 W Walnut ST  
Columbus, OH 43215  
Permit #: 03254668-1  
New Type: D-3A  
To: Lu. Lou. LLC  
Coffee House Bar  
4532 Indianola Ave  
Columbus, OH 43214  
Permit #: 10014571-1  
Transfer Type: D-5  
To: Brooks & Truitt LLC  
BROOKS & TRUITT LLC  
1576 N High St.  
Columbus, OH 43201  
From: SHORT NORTH STAGE INC  
SHORT NORTH STAGE  
1187 N High St  
Columbus, OH 43201  
Permit #: 10005766-1  
Advertise Date: 5/23/2026  
Agenda Date: 5/18/2026  
Return Date: 5/28/2026  
Read and Filed  
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION  
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA  
FIRST READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION  
FR  
A motion was made by Tiara Ross, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, to waive  
the reading of the titles of first reading legislation. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
2 - Nancy Day-Achauer, and Melissa Green  
Absent:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Rob Dorans, Emmanuel  
Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
0127X-2026  
FR-1  
To accept the 2026 Participatory Budget Steering Committee's  
recommendations for the establishment of the Our Voice, Our Choice  
Budget and to acknowledge the city’s role in supporting residents in the  
execution of the remaining phases of this participatory budgeting  
process. ($0.00)  
Nicholas Bankston  
Sponsors:  
Read for the First Time  
0867-2026  
FR-2  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to enter into a  
contract with Technology Site Planners, Inc. (TechSite) to provide data  
center alarm monitoring and first responder services; to waive the  
competitive bidding provisions of Chapter 329 of the Columbus City  
Codes; to authorize the expenditure of $54,770.00 from the Department  
of Technology, Information Services Division, Information Services  
Operating Fund. ($54,770.00)  
Read for the First Time  
1379-2026  
FR-3  
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to modify the  
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Agreements for  
Directions for Youth & Families and Maryhaven in order to extend the  
Agreements through December 31, 2026. ($0.00)  
Read for the First Time  
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS:  
BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
1306-2026  
FR-4  
To accept the application (AN25-028) of 1429 Properties LLC for the  
annexation of certain territory containing 0.2 ± acres in Franklin  
Township. ($0.00)  
Read for the First Time  
WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, & LABOR: DORANS, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
1228-2026  
FR-5  
To authorize the Executive Director of the Mayor’s Office of Education to  
enter into a not-for-profit service contract with Future Ready Five, an  
organization focused on increasing the literacy scores of all  
four-year-olds in Franklin County; and to authorize the expenditure of four  
hundred thousand dollars ($400,000.00) from the General Fund.  
($400,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
1229-2026  
FR-6  
To authorize the Director of the Office of Education to enter into a  
contract with Future Ready Five to provide comprehensive early literacy  
assessment, data-driven intervention, instructional support, and parent  
engagement to approximately 380 4-year old children; to authorize a  
transfer and expenditure up to $130,000.00 within the Office of Education  
General Fund. ($130,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
1230-2026  
FR-7  
To authorize the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Education to enter into  
a contract with United Way of Central Ohio, Inc. for the purposes of acting  
as fiscal agent for the program, to assist in the planning and coordinating  
of services, and to distribute funds and program supports to after school  
providers; and to authorize the expenditure of $2,000,000.00 from the  
general fund. ($2,000,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. ROSS, VICE CHR. ALL  
MEMBERS  
1146-2026  
FR-8  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety on behalf of  
the Division of Fire to modify the existing contract with ZOLL Medical  
Corporation for ZOLL defibrillators/monitors CaseReview cloud-based  
post-case data services; to extend the existing contract for one year; and  
to authorize the expenditure of $8,630.37 from the General Fund.  
($8,630.37)  
Read for the First Time  
1329-2026  
FR-9  
To authorize the Director of Public Safety to write off, as uncollectible,  
various outstanding accounts for alarm fees, in the amount of Nine  
Hundred Sixty Eight Thousand, Five Hundred Thirty Three Dollars and  
Zero Cents. ($968,533.00)  
Read for the First Time  
HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: ROSS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
1383-2026  
FR-10  
To authorize the Director of Development to modify the contract with  
AmeriNational Community Services, LLC for loan servicing by adding  
$40,000.00, updating the scope of services as needed, and extending  
the contract end date; to authorize the expenditure of up to $40,00.00  
from the General Fund. ($40,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
0813-2026  
FR-11  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify  
and increase the contract with BBCO Design LLC, for the Space  
Planning Study Project; to appropriate funds in the Department of  
Development Operating Fund; to authorize an expenditure of up to  
$754,633.00 from the Sanitary Operating Fund and the Department of  
Development Operating Fund to pay for the contract modification.  
($754,633.00)  
Read for the First Time  
1138-2026  
FR-12  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract for  
Construction Administration and Inspection Services with Prime AE  
Group, Inc. for the Youngs Drive Area Water Line Improvements project  
and for the General Water Construction Projects; to authorize the  
Director of Public Utilities to apply for and accept a loan from the Ohio  
Water Development Authority Direct Loan Program for the Youngs Drive  
Area Water Line Improvements project; to appropriate funds within the  
Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund; 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  
expenditure of up to $918,048.94 from the Water - Fresh Water Market  
Rate 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.  
($993,048.94)  
Read for the First Time  
1184-2026  
FR-13  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and increase a  
professional engineering services contract with Hill International for the  
Professional Construction Management Services 2020 contract; to  
authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to  
authorize the appropriation of funds within the Water Fresh Water Market  
Rate Program Fund; to transfer cash and appropriation between projects  
within the Water Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to  
apply for Ohio Water Development Authority Fresh Water loans and to  
execute any documents needed to accept the loans; to make this  
ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority  
approving the loans; and to authorize an expenditure of up to  
$4,250,200.00 from the Water Bond Fund and the Water Fresh Water  
Market Rate Program Fund to pay for the contract modification.  
($4,250,200.00)  
Read for the First Time  
1212-2026  
FR-14  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a professional services contract with T&M Associates, Inc. for the Eakin  
Road Area Water Line Improvements project; to authorize an  
amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate  
funds within the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund; to make this  
ordinance contingent upon approval of a loan from the Ohio Water  
Development Authority; and to authorize the expenditure of up to  
$506,579.57 from the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund.  
($506,579.57)  
Read for the First Time  
1296-2026  
FR-15  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a design contract with GS-OH Inc. for the Bulen Road Area Water Line  
Improvements project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital  
Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds within the Sanitary - Fresh  
Water Market Rate Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon the  
Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for this project; and  
to authorize the expenditure of $417,830.85 from the Sanitary - Fresh  
Water Market Rate Fund. ($417,830.85)  
Read for the First Time  
1318-2026  
FR-16  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract  
modification for Construction Administration and Inspection Services with  
PRIME AE Group Inc. for the Walhalla Ravine Stream Restoration project  
and for the Construction Administration Services 2026 to 2028; to  
amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of  
cash and appropriation between projects within the Sanitary Bond Fund;  
to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $287,630.08 from  
the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund and an expenditure of up to  
$50,000.00 from the Sanitary Bond Fund for the contract modification;  
and to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water  
Development Authority approving a loan for the project. ($337,630.08)  
Read for the First Time  
1319-2026  
FR-17  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology, on behalf of  
the Department of Columbus Water and Power (CWP), to enter into the  
sole source contract for annual software maintenance and support  
services with Hansen Banner, LLC in accordance with the sole source  
provisions of the Columbus City Code; and to authorize the expenditure  
of $797,680.36 from the Department of Technology, Information Service  
Operating Fund. ($797,680.36)  
Read for the First Time  
1320-2026  
FR-18  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to apply for, accept, and enter  
into up to twenty-eight (28) Water Supply Revolving Account Loan  
Agreements with the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency and the  
Ohio Water Development Authority, during the Program Year 2027, for  
the design and/or construction of water distribution and supply system  
improvements; and to designate a repayment source for the loans.  
($0.00)  
Read for the First Time  
1324-2026  
1328-2026  
FR-19  
FR-20  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify the sole source  
contract with K.N.S. Services, Inc., for the Columbus Water & Power  
Facilities Security Improvements Project; and to authorize the  
expenditure of $351,873.97 split between the Electricity, Water, Sanitary  
Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($351,873.97)  
Read for the First Time  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction  
contract with The Righter Co., Inc. for the Wilson Bridge Booster Station  
Improvements project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital  
Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds within the Water - Fresh  
Water Market Rate Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon the  
Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for this project; to  
authorize the expenditure of up to $1,285,050.00 from the Water - Fresh  
Water Market Rate Fund to pay 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. ($1,287,050.00)  
Read for the First Time  
1342-2026  
FR-21  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a planned  
contract modification with Resource International, Inc. for the Construction  
Administration/Construction Inspection Services 2026-2028 contract; to  
authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to  
appropriate funds within the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund; to  
make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development  
Authority approving a loan for this project; and to authorize the  
expenditure of up to $87,159.43 from the Water - Fresh Water Market  
Rate Fund to pay for the project. ($87,159.43)  
Read for the First Time  
1355-2026  
FR-22  
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 Light Duty Vehicle Upfits for the  
Department of Public Utilities; and to authorize the expenditure of  
$65,000.00 within the Electricity Operating Fund. ($65,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
1360-2026  
FR-23  
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 rental of construction equipment with operator for the  
Division of Water Reclamation; and to authorize the expenditure of  
$50,000.00 from the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund. ($50,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
1362-2026  
FR-24  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a professional services contract with EP Ferris and Associates, LLC for  
the Lakeview Avenue Area Water Line Improvements project; to  
authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to  
appropriate funds within the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund; to  
make this ordinance contingent upon approval of a loan from the Ohio  
Water Development Authority; and to authorize the expenditure of up to  
$446,666.00 from the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund.  
($446,666.00)  
Read for the First Time  
CA  
CONSENT ACTIONS  
FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
0946-2026  
CA-1  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to renew a  
contract with 3SG Plus, LLC, a dealer of Hyland OnBase Software, on  
behalf of various city departments, for maintenance and support of the  
OnBase Software; and to authorize the total expenditure of $233,597.25  
from the Department of Technology, Information Services Division,  
Information Services Operating Fund. ($233,597.25)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1218-2026  
CA-2  
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the  
Department of Technology, to associate all General Budget Reservations  
resulting from this ordinance with the Purchase Agreement with Harris  
and Heavener Excavating, Inc. for fiber maintenance and restoration  
services; and to authorize the expenditure of $300,000.00 Information  
Services Operating Fund with the provision that unexpended funds may  
be carried over into the subsequent purchase agreement. ($300,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1281-2026  
1358-2026  
CA-3  
CA-4  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to enter into a  
contract with AlxTel, Inc for the purchase of Tableau License,  
Maintenance, Support & Training Services Renewal and to authorize the  
expenditure of $222,621.70 from the Department of Technology,  
Information Services Operating Fund. ($222,621.70)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to modify the  
contract for the option to purchase Drug and Alcohol Testing with  
OhioHealth Corporation; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1388-2026  
CA-5  
To modify the City’s contracting party from the City Auditor’s Office to the  
City Treasurer’s Office; to modify and extend the existing contract with G  
Treasury SS, LLC by one year for treasury management software  
services for the period of June 14, 2026 through June 13, 2027; to  
authorize the expenditure of $34,194.00 from the Treasurer's general  
fund budget appropriations; and to declare an emergency. ($34,194.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS:  
BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
0122X-2026  
CA-6  
To determine that the written consent providing for the addition of certain  
property to the Grandview Crossing Community Authority’s district and  
that is owned or controlled by 810 Grandview LLC and the Grandview  
Crossing Community Authority is sufficient and complies with the  
requirements of Chapter 349 of the Ohio Revised Code; to set the time  
and place for a public hearing on such consent; to authorize the notice of  
such public hearing by publication in a newspaper of general circulation  
for three consecutive weeks, or as provided in Ohio Revised Code  
Section 7.16; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0999-2026  
1179-2026  
CA-7  
CA-8  
To accept the application (AN25-027) of Joseph R. and Lexie C. Blalock,  
Richard C. Wolf, and Bruce L., Andrea V., Robert B., and Karen L. Minto  
for the annexation of certain territory containing 15.4± acres in Jefferson  
Township. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to amend  
the Enterprise Zone Agreement for a second time for Assignment and  
Assumption with Columbus STS, LLC to remove Columbus STS, LLC as  
enterprise and party to the agreement and to be replaced with 6770  
Shook Road, LLC as enterprise and party to the agreement, to redefine  
the project site, and revise the notification information in Section 8 of the  
agreement. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1236-2026  
CA-9  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to amend  
the Enterprise Zone Agreement for the second time for Assignment &  
Assumption with 6730 Prushing Farms, LLC, to (1) remove 6730  
Prushing Farms, LLC as enterprise and party to the agreement and to be  
replaced with AC Prushing, LLC as enterprise and party to the  
agreement, and (2) revise the notification information related to the  
enterprise within Section 8 of the agreement. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1273-2026  
CA-10  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to amend  
the Enterprise Zone Agreement for a second time for Assignment and  
Assumption with Gravity 2 - Office, LLC to remove Gravity 2 - Office, LLC  
as enterprise and party to the agreement and to be replaced with 935  
Cassady LLC as enterprise and party to the agreement and revise the  
notification information in Section 6 of the agreement. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1413-2026  
CA-11  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a fourth amendment to the Tax Increment Finance Agreement dated July  
12, 2012 with NRI Equity Land Investments, LLC to allow the City the  
ability to take additional legislative action related to community  
reinvestment areas pursuant to Sections 3735.65 through 3735.70 within  
the 3rd & Olentangy TIF area, which provides the opportunity to increase  
the number of affordable housing units therein; and to declare an  
emergency. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1432-2026  
CA-12  
To set forth a statement of municipal services and zoning conditions to  
be provided to the area contained in a proposed annexation (AN26-008)  
of 279.5± Acres in Brown and Norwich Townships to the city of  
Columbus as required by the Ohio Revised Code and to declare an  
emergency. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR.  
WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
0666-2026  
CA-13  
CA-14  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Recreation and Parks to  
enter into contract for hosted software, maintenance, and support of the  
software application with Active Network, LLC; and to authorize the  
expenditure of $100,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Department  
Operating Fund. ($100,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1068-2026  
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into an  
advance-pay grant agreement with the Community Arts Project, Inc. to  
provide financial support toward community programming, facility  
operations and maintenance; and to authorize the expenditure of  
$75,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund.  
($75,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1069-2026  
CA-15  
To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into  
an advance-pay grant agreement with the Franklin Park Conservatory  
Joint Recreation District for the city's share of the operation of the District  
in 2026; to authorize reimbursement of expenses incurred prior to the  
creation of the purchase order from and after April 1, 2026; and to  
authorize the expenditure of $250,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks  
Operating Fund. ($250,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1074-2026  
1076-2026  
CA-16  
CA-17  
To authorize and direct the Director of the Recreation and Parks  
Department to enter into private-public partnership agreement with the  
Friends of the Cultural Arts Center, for the support of arts programming.  
($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize and direct the City Auditor to establish an auditor’s  
certificate in the amount of $100,000.00 for various expenditures for  
labor, materials, and equipment in conjunction with golf course and golf  
facility improvements within the Recreation and Parks Department; to  
authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation of $100,000.00 within the  
Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the amendment of  
the 2025 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the expenditure of  
$100,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to  
declare an emergency. ($100,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1077-2026  
1083-2026  
CA-18  
CA-19  
To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to  
enter into contract with Glaus, Pyle, Schomer, Burns and Dehaven, Inc.  
DBA GPD Group for the East Side Rail Trail Project; to authorize the  
expenditure of $390,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund  
and Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($390,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to  
enter into a grant agreement with the Ohio Public Works Commission  
(OPWC) for the Alum Creek Trail - Ba’ Hai Assembly Preservation  
Project and accept a grant in the amount of $259,600.00 with a local  
match of $100,800.00; to authorize the appropriation of $259,600.00 in  
the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund; to authorize the transfer of  
$100,800.00 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to  
authorize the amendment of the 2025 Capital Improvements Budget  
Ordinance; and to declare an emergency. ($360,400.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1092-2026  
CA-20  
To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to  
enter into an agreement for shared use of the property known as Topiary  
Park, also known as Deaf School Park, between the City of Columbus,  
Recreation and Parks Department, and Encova Mutual Insurance Group,  
Inc. to define the responsibilities of each of the parties for Topiary Park  
and adjacent property; and to repeal Ordinance No. 1924-2018. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1180-2026  
CA-21  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to modify  
past, present and future contract(s) and purchase orders associated with  
the current lease agreement signed 12/05/2023 from Perry Pro Tech to  
US Bank National Association; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, & LABOR: DORANS, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
1309-2026  
CA-22  
To authorize and direct the Director of the Department of Human  
Resources to enter into a grant agreement with the Ohio Department of  
Development and accept a grant in the amount of $26,429.00 for a  
TechCred Training Plan - Round 35; to authorize the appropriation of  
$26,429.00 in the General Government Grants Fund; and to declare an  
emergency. ($26,429.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1376-2026  
CA-23  
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into an advance payment grant  
agreement with Tech Corps Ohio, a non-profit corporation, in support of  
their 2026 TECHCORPShack Hackathon event; to authorize an  
appropriation and expenditure of $20,000.00 within the Neighborhood  
Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($20,000.00)  
Christopher Wyche  
Sponsors:  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. BARROSO DE  
PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
1226-2026  
CA-24  
To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept grant funds from  
the Ohio Commission on Minority Health and any additional funds for the  
2026-2027 Minority Health grant program; to authorize the appropriation  
and any additional funds from the unappropriated balance of the Health  
Department Grants Fund; and to authorize the City Auditor to transfer  
appropriations between object classes for the 2026-2027 Minority Health  
grant program. ($52,500.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. ROSS, VICE CHR. ALL  
MEMBERS  
0267-2026  
CA-25  
To authorize the Director of Public Safety to modify the contract and fund  
Year 3 of a 5 Year maintenance agreement with Intrado Life & Safety, Inc  
(formally, Intrado Life & Safety Solutions Corporation) to continue the  
maintenance of the city's current 911 system pursuant to the sole source  
provisions of the Columbus City Code; to authorize an expenditure of  
$324,842.53 from Public Safety's General Fund; and to declare an  
emergency. ($324,842.53)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1307-2026  
CA-26  
To authorize the City Auditor to process an expenditure correction from  
the General Fund to the Division of Fire, 2023 BJA FY 23 COSSUP  
Grant Program; and to declare an emergency. ($210,851.94)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: ROSS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
1012-2026  
CA-27  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute  
an assignment, assumption, and modification agreement (“Assignment  
and Assumption Agreement”), and all other necessary agreements or  
instruments, which assign and modify the HOME Loan Documents for the  
rental development at 2680 Orono Pike, Reynoldsburg, OH; to authorize  
the Director of Development to enter into and execute all other necessary  
agreements, documents, or instruments related to this assignment with  
the new ownership entity Pheasant Run Homes Rehab, LLC; to authorize  
the forgiveness of the accrued and unpaid interest in an amount up to  
$838,648.00. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1298-2026  
CA-28  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to renew a  
service contract with Environmental Remediation Contractor LLC, in an  
amount up to $400,000.00 to facilitate addressing citizen complaints of  
solid waste, hazardous materials, trash, litter, and debris on city-owned  
and/or maintained parcels and right of way by facilitating the  
identification, clean-up, and disposal of said items; and to authorize the  
expenditure of up to $400,000.00 within the Housing Stability Division’s  
General Fund budget. ($400,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1303-2026  
1321-2026  
CA-29  
CA-30  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a  
contract with Sky Nile Consulting, LLC to extend the period of  
performance for an additional 12-months from June 30, 2026 to June 30,  
2027. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
an unplanned modification of the HOME loan package with Homes on  
the Hill CDC; to authorize the additional expenditure in an amount up to  
$5,650.00 of 2023 HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME)  
entitlement grant funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban  
Development; and to authorize the Director of the Department of  
Development to enter into an amended and revised commitment letter,  
loan agreement, promissory note, mortgage, restrictive covenant, with  
the Homes on the Hill CDC to construct a single family home; and  
declare emergency. ($5,650.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1341-2026  
CA-31  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a  
contract in an amount up to $20,000.00 with Evolved Plumbing and  
Mechanical, LLC, to provide residential emergency heating, plumbing,  
water and sewer, and electrical services as part of the Division of  
Housing’s Emergency Repair program; to authorize the expenditure in an  
amount up to $20,000.00 from the General Fund; to authorize  
expenditures prior to execution of the Purchase Order; and to declare an  
emergency. ($20,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1344-2026  
CA-32  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a  
contract in an amount up to $5,000.00 with Risner Stefany, DBA SVS  
Home Improvements & Design LLC, to provide residential emergency  
heating, plumbing, water and sewer, and electrical services as part of the  
Division of Housing’s Emergency Repair program; to authorize the  
expenditure of up to $5,000.00 from the General Fund; to authorize  
expenditures prior to execution of the Purchase Order; and to declare an  
emergency. ($5,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1363-2026  
1364-2026  
1370-2026  
CA-33  
CA-34  
CA-35  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a  
contract in an amount up to $5,000.00 with Hairston's Services LLC, to  
provide residential emergency heating, plumbing, water and sewer, and  
electrical services as part of the Division of Housing’s Emergency Repair  
program; to authorize the expenditure of up to $5,000.00 from the  
General Fund; to authorize expenditures prior to execution of the  
Purchase Order; and to declare an emergency. ($5,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a not-for-profit service contract with LifeCare Alliance in an amount up to  
$155,000.00 for the purpose of assisting the Department of  
Development to administer home repair program services; to authorize  
the expenditure in an amount up to $155,000.00 within the General Fund  
budget; and to authorize payment of expenses starting April 1, 2026; and  
declare an emergency. ($155,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize assessments for weed and solid waste removal on  
properties in violation of weed and solid waste regulations as set forth in  
the Columbus City Code; 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  
1025-2026  
CA-36  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify the professional  
engineering services agreement with Resource International Inc. for the  
Second Avenue Sewer Improvements Project; to authorize an  
amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a  
transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Storm  
Bond Fund; and to expend up to $249,470.40 from the Storm Bond Fund  
to pay for the contract modification. ($249,470.40)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1125-2026  
CA-37  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to renew an  
existing agreement with Metropolis Capital Holdings, LLC dba  
Metropolis Ohio, LLC for the Department of Public Utilities Headquarters  
Parking Services; and to authorize the expenditure of $580,000.00 split  
between the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater  
Operating Funds. ($580,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1149-2026  
CA-38  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract for  
Construction Administration and Inspection Services with Hatch  
Associates Consultants, Inc., for the Community Park/Maple Canyon  
Home Sewage Treatment System Elimination Project and for the  
General Water Reclamation Construction Projects; to amend the 2025  
Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and  
appropriation between projects within the Sanitary Bond Fund; to  
authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $329,900.00 from  
the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund and an expenditure of up to  
$50,000.00 from the Sanitary Bond Fund for the contract; and to make  
the loan funded portion of this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water  
Development Authority approving a loan for the project. ($379,900.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1222-2026  
1240-2026  
CA-39  
CA-40  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a  
contract for the option to purchase Pole Line Hardware with Reed City  
Power Line Supply Co.; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00; and to  
declare an emergency. ($1.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify an existing contract  
with RCC Global LLC for managed and project services related to  
Oracle’s customer cloud service meter data management system; and to  
authorize the expenditure of $159,903.25 split between the Electricity,  
Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($159,903.25)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1247-2026  
1256-2026  
CA-41  
CA-42  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a sole source  
contract with 360Water, Inc. for Software Support and Maintenance of the  
360Water Program; and to authorize the expenditure of $30,000.00 split  
between the Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds.  
($30,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to associate all  
General Budget reservations resulting from this ordinance with the  
appropriate Universal Term Contract with Southeastern Equipment Co,  
Inc for the purchase of two Articulating Wheel Loaders for the  
Department of Public Utilities; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement  
Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash within the Sanitary Permanent  
Improvement Fund; to authorize an appropriation of funds; to authorize an  
expenditure of up to $914,800.00 from the Sanitary Permanent  
Improvement Fund to pay for the equipment; to authorize the Department  
of Public Utilities to expend more than $100,000.00 against specific  
Universal Term Contracts in a fiscal year; and to declare an emergency.  
($914,800.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1278-2026  
CA-43  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a planned  
contract modification for Construction Administration and Inspection  
Services with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for Lead Service Line  
Replacement-Part 3 Project; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement  
Budget; to authorize the appropriation of funds in the Water System  
Reserve Fund; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation between  
the Water System Reserve Fund and the Water Supply Revolving Loan  
Account Fund; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to  
$999,291.15 from the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund for the  
contract modification; and to declare an emergency. ($999,291.15)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1322-2026  
CA-44  
To authorize the City Attorney to spend City funds to acquire and accept  
in good faith certain fee simple and lesser real estate located in the  
vicinity of Village of Lockbourne on the City’s southeast side for the Big  
Walnut Interceptor Lockbourne Subtrunk Canal Road Area Project; to  
contract for associated professional services needed for the acquisition  
of Real Estate; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to  
authorize the transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within  
the Sanitary Bond Fund; to authorize an expenditure of up to  
$150,000.00 within the Sanitary Bond Fund; and to declare an  
emergency. ($150,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1359-2026  
CA-45  
To authorize the Director of Development, or authorized signee, on  
behalf of the Department of Public Utilities, to execute a Lease  
Agreement by and between the City and the Solid Waste Authority of  
Central Ohio (‘SWACO”) for temporary use of office space located at  
910 Dublin Road; 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  
A0089-2026  
CA-46  
Appointment of Jake Wozniak, Treasurer and Deputy Chief Financial  
Officer, The Ohio State University, Office of Business and Finance,  
University Square South, 15 E. 15th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43201, to  
serve on the Columbus-Franklin County Finance Authority Board of  
Directors, replacing Christian Gonzalez, with a term expiration date of  
April 30, 2029. (resume attached)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
A0091-2026  
A0092-2026  
A0093-2026  
A0094-2026  
CA-47  
CA-48  
CA-49  
CA-50  
Appointment of Anna Teye-Kasongo, Affordable Housing Alliance of  
Central Ohio, 215 North Front Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215, to serve on  
the Development Commission, replacing Janeece Keyes-Shanklin, with  
a new term expiration date of June 11, 2028. (resume attached)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
Appointment of Joshua T. Cox, 1167 Perry Street, Columbus, Ohio  
43201, to serve on the Development Commission, replacing Maria  
Manta Conroy, with a new term expiration date of June 11, 2028.  
(resume attached)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
Appointment of Lynette Santoro-Au, 2642 Medary Ave, Columbus, Ohio  
43202, to serve on the Columbus Art Commission replacing Lisa  
McLymont with a new term expiration date of July 31, 2030. (resume  
attached)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
Appointment of Samantha Thune, 1098 Stanhope Dr, Columbus, Ohio  
43221, to serve on the Columbus Art Commission replacing Greg Corbin  
with a term starting on July 1, 2026 and expiring July 31, 2031. (resume  
attached)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
A0095-2026  
A0096-2026  
A0097-2026  
CA-51  
CA-52  
CA-53  
Appointment of Cynthia Hunt, 672 City Park Ave, Columbus, Ohio 43206,  
to serve on the German Village Commission replacing Robin Strohm  
with a new term expiration date of June 30, 2027. (resume attached)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
Appointment of Dominic Bianconi, 851 Neil Ave, Columbus, Ohio 43215,  
to serve on the Victorian Village Commission replacing Robert Dodson  
with a new term expiration date of June 30, 2028. (resume attached)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
Reappointment of Mike Reeves, Kimley-Horn and Associates, 7965 N  
High St, Suite 200, Columbus, Ohio 43235, to serve on the Big Darby  
Accord Advisory Panel with a new term expiration date of June 30, 2029.  
(resume attached)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
A0098-2026  
CA-54  
Reappointment of Sonya Brown, National Church Residences, 5475  
Rings Rd, Suite 300, Dublin, Ohio 43017, to serve on the Downtown  
Commission with a new term expiration date of June 1, 2030. (resume  
attached)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
A0099-2026  
A0100-2026  
A0101-2026  
A0102-2026  
CA-55  
CA-56  
CA-57  
CA-58  
Reappointment of Jana Maniace, 155 West Main St, Columbus, Ohio  
43215, to serve on the Downtown Commission with a new term  
expiration date of June 1, 2030. (resume attached)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
Reappointment of Lauren Benner, 870 Ebner St, Columbus, Ohio 42206,  
to serve on the East Franklinton Review Board with a new term expiration  
date of July 31, 2030. (resume attached)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
Reappointment of Karen McCoy, 584 S. 6th Street, Columbus, Ohio  
43206, to serve on the German Village Commission with a new term  
expiration date of June 30, 2029. (resume attached)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
Reappointment of Rachael Schultz, Meyers + Associates, 232 N 3rd  
Street, Suite 300, Columbus, Ohio 43215, to serve on the German  
Village Commission with a new term expiration date of June 30, 2029.  
(resume attached)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
A0103-2026  
CA-59  
Reappointment of Clyde E. Henry, 10605 Mantle Rd, Orient, Ohio 43146,  
to serve on the Historic Resources Commission with a new term  
expiration date of June 30, 2029. (resume attached)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
A0104-2026  
CA-60  
Reappointment of Melva Williams-Argaw, XYZ Professional Services,  
LTD., 166 Mayfair Blvd, Columbus, Ohio 43213, to serve on the Historic  
Resources Commission with a new term expiration date of June 30,  
2029. (resume attached)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
A0105-2026  
A0106-2026  
A0107-2026  
A0108-2026  
A0109-2026  
CA-61  
CA-62  
CA-63  
CA-64  
CA-65  
Reappointment of Joseph M. McCabe, 500 South Front St, 10th Floor,  
Columbus, Ohio 43215, to serve on the Historic Resources Commission  
with a new term expiration date of June 30, 2029. (resume attached)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
Reappointment of Joe Berardi, 1398 Goodale Blvd, Columbus, Ohio  
43212, to serve on the Italian Village Commission with a new term  
expiration date of June 30, 2029. (resume attached)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
Reappointment of Shannon (Fergus) Salvadore, 1016 Summit St,  
Columbus, Ohio 43201, to serve on the Italian Village Commission with a  
new term expiration date of June 30, 2029. (resume attached)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
Reappointment of David W. Paul, 2185 Blackoak Ave, Columbus, Ohio  
43229, to serve on the Rocky Fork-Blacklick Accord Panel with a new  
term expiration date of June 9, 2029. (resume attached)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
Reappointment of Tim Skinner, EDGE Group, 330 West Spring Street,  
Suite 350, Columbus, Ohio 43215, to serve on the Victorian Village  
Commission with a new term expiration date of June 30, 2029. (resume  
attached)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
Approval of the Consent Agenda  
A motion was made by Tiara Ross, seconded by Christopher Wyche, including  
all the preceding items marked as having been approved on the Consent  
Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote  
2 - Nancy Day-Achauer, and Melissa Green  
Absent:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Rob Dorans, Emmanuel  
Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
SR  
EMERGENCY, POSTPONED AND 2ND READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION  
FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
0881-2026  
SR-1  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to enter into a  
contract with Carahsoft Technology Corp for VMWare Technical Account  
Manager (TAM) services software licensing; to waive the competitive  
bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes; and to authorize the  
expenditure of $108,219.18 from the Department of Technology,  
Information Services Division, Information Services Operating Fund.  
($108,219.18)  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Christopher Wyche,  
that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
2 - Nancy Day-Achauer, and Melissa Green  
Absent:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Rob Dorans, Emmanuel  
Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS:  
BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
0121X-2026  
SR-2  
To amend the Consent to Add Property to a New Community District to  
update the map of the additional property to the Confluence Community  
Authority; to determine that the written consent, as amended, providing  
for the addition of certain property to the Confluence Community  
Authority’s new community district and that is owned or controlled by City  
of Columbus, Ohio is sufficient and complies with the requirements of  
Chapter 349 of the Ohio Revised Code; to set the time and place for a  
public hearing on such amended consent; and to authorize the notices of  
such public hearing by publication in a newspaper of general circulation  
for three consecutive weeks, or as provided in Ohio Revised Code  
Section 7.16. ($0.00)  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De  
Padilla, that this Resolution be Amended as submitted to the Clerk. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
2 - Nancy Day-Achauer, and Melissa Green  
Absent:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Rob Dorans, Emmanuel  
Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Tiara Ross, that this  
Resolution be Adopted as Amended. The motion carried by the following vote:  
2 - Nancy Day-Achauer, and Melissa Green  
Absent:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Rob Dorans, Emmanuel  
Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR.  
DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
1056-2026  
SR-3  
To authorize the transfer of appropriation within the Street Construction,  
Maintenance and Repair Fund; to authorize the Director of Public  
Service to modify a contribution agreement with The Greater Columbus  
Arts Council, Inc. in support of the Mothers of Murdered Columbus  
Children Art Memorial; to accept, on behalf of the City, title and  
ownership of the completed Artwork and add it to the City’s public art  
collection upon final acceptance and required approvals; and to declare  
an emergency. ($70,000.00)  
Sponsors:  
Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Emmanuel V. Remy  
and Tiara Ross  
A motion was made by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, seconded by Christopher  
Wyche, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
2 - Nancy Day-Achauer, and Melissa Green  
Absent:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Rob Dorans, Emmanuel  
Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
1163-2026  
SR-4  
To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City  
Auditor to transfer cash and appropriation within various funds; to  
authorize the establishment of an Auditor’s Certificate for construction  
inspection and administration fees; and to authorize the expenditure of  
up to $1,379,567.20 from various funds for the purpose of providing  
sufficient funding for construction inspection and administration services  
on Public Service projects. ($1,379,567.20)  
A motion was made by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, seconded by Christopher  
Wyche, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
2 - Nancy Day-Achauer, and Melissa Green  
Absent:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Rob Dorans, Emmanuel  
Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. BARROSO DE  
PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
1373-2026  
SR-10  
To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept the FY27  
Reproductive Health and Wellness grant from the Ohio Department of  
Health, in the amount of $1,332,807.00; to authorize the appropriation of  
$1,332,807.00 and any additional funds from the unappropriated balance  
of the Health Department Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency.  
($1,332,807.00)  
A motion was made by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, seconded by Christopher  
Wyche, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
2 - Nancy Day-Achauer, and Melissa Green  
Absent:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Rob Dorans, Emmanuel  
Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
BARROSO DE PADILLA  
1392-2026  
SR-28  
To require the Director of the Public Service Department to adopt and  
regularly evaluate a Complete Streets policy for the City of Columbus; to  
amend section 219.034; to enact section 2105.02; and to repeal the  
existing version of section 219.034 of the Columbus City Codes. ($0.00)  
Lourdes Barroso De Padilla  
Sponsors:  
A motion was made by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, seconded by Emmanuel V.  
Remy, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
2 - Nancy Day-Achauer, and Melissa Green  
Absent:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Rob Dorans, Emmanuel  
Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR.  
WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
0921-2026  
SR-5  
To authorize and direct the City Clerk to enter a grant agreement with  
Native American Indian Center of Central Ohio to provide upfront support  
for their outdoor programming; and to authorize an expenditure from the  
Neighborhood Initiatives subfund. ($20,000.00)  
Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer and Melissa Green  
Sponsors:  
A motion was made by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, seconded by Christopher  
Wyche, that this Ordinance be Amended as submitted to the Clerk. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
2 - Nancy Day-Achauer, and Melissa Green  
Absent:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Rob Dorans, Emmanuel  
Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
A motion was made by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, seconded by Tiara Ross,  
that this Ordinance be Approved as Amended. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
2 - Nancy Day-Achauer, and Melissa Green  
Absent:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Rob Dorans, Emmanuel  
Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
1086-2026  
SR-6  
To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to  
modify an existing contract with Claire Weisz Architects LLP DBA WXY  
Architecture & Urban Design for the Linden Green Line Project; to  
authorize the appropriation of $743,948.51 within the Recreation and  
Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the transfer of $  
1,103,927.24 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund and  
Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the transfer of $2,426,452.90  
between the General Fund Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and the  
Recreation and Parks Bond Fund; to authorize the appropriation of  
$2,426,452.90 in the Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and Recreation and  
Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2025 Capital  
Improvements Budget; to authorize the expenditure of $3,600,000.00  
from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund and Permanent  
Improvement Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($3,600,000.00)  
A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Tiara Ross, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
2 - Nancy Day-Achauer, and Melissa Green  
Absent:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Rob Dorans, Emmanuel  
Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
1087-2026  
SR-7  
To authorize the transfer of $24,500.00 from the Sustainable Columbus  
Fund to the Recreation and Parks Special Purpose Fund to support the  
Tree Assistance Program in partnership with Franklin Soil and Water  
Conservation District. ($24,500.00)  
A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Tiara Ross, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
2 - Nancy Day-Achauer, and Melissa Green  
Absent:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Rob Dorans, Emmanuel  
Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
1407-2026  
SR-8  
To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to  
modify an existing contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. to  
extend the contract term through December 31, 2027 to allow for  
continued architectural and engineering services for the Gender Road  
Park and McCoy Park Improvements Project; and to declare an  
emergency. ($0.00)  
A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Tiara Ross, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
2 - Nancy Day-Achauer, and Melissa Green  
Absent:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Rob Dorans, Emmanuel  
Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, & LABOR: DORANS, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR.  
1162-2026  
SR-9  
To amend the Police Management Compensation Plan, Ordinance No.  
2715-2013, as amended, by enacting Section 7(J), by amending Section  
8(G), and by enacting Section 14(C); and to declare an emergency.  
($0.00)  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
2 - Nancy Day-Achauer, and Melissa Green  
Absent:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Rob Dorans, Emmanuel  
Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
DORANS  
1265-2026  
SR-29  
To amend Chapter 378 Community Benefits Agreement Advisory  
Committee. ($0.00)  
Rob Dorans  
Sponsors:  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
2 - Nancy Day-Achauer, and Melissa Green  
Absent:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Rob Dorans, Emmanuel  
Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
1477-2026  
SR-30  
To amend section 111.04 of the Columbus City Codes, pertaining to  
Council committees; to create a new ad hoc committee. ($0.00)  
Rob Dorans and Shannon G. Hardin  
Sponsors:  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Tiara Ross, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
2 - Nancy Day-Achauer, and Melissa Green  
Absent:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Rob Dorans, Emmanuel  
Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
RECESS 6:38 PM  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, to  
Motion to Recess the Regular Meeting. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
2 - Nancy Day-Achauer, and Melissa Green  
Absent:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Rob Dorans, Emmanuel  
Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
RECONVENE 8:34 PM  
A motion was made by Tiara Ross, seconded by Christopher Wyche, to Motion  
to Reconvene the Regular Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:  
2 - Nancy Day-Achauer, and Melissa Green  
Absent:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Rob Dorans, Emmanuel  
Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. ROSS, VICE CHR. ALL  
MEMBERS  
1225-2026  
SR-11  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter into  
a contract with SoundThinking Inc., formerly ShotSpotter, Inc., for the use  
of a gunfire detection, alert, and analysis program; to authorize  
reimbursement of expenses prior to the creation of the purchase order; to  
waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code; to  
authorize the expenditure of $661,500.00 from the General Fund; and to  
declare an emergency. ($661,500.00)  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Tiara Ross, to  
Postponed to 6/1/2026. The motion carried by the following vote:  
2 - Nancy Day-Achauer, and Melissa Green  
Absent:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Rob Dorans, Emmanuel  
Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
1377-2026  
SR-12  
To authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $250,000.00 within the  
Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; to authorize the Columbus City  
Attorney’s Office to extend service contracts with MDDR Enterprises  
Incorporated and Lindsay Automotive Inc. for vehicle maintenance and/or  
repair services for the city’s Project Taillight public safety and crime  
prevention program through April 30th, 2027; to authorize reimbursement  
of expenses incurred prior to the issuance of a purchase order; and to  
declare an emergency. ($250,000.00)  
Emmanuel V. Remy and Tiara Ross  
Sponsors:  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Tiara Ross, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
2 - Nancy Day-Achauer, and Melissa Green  
Absent:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Rob Dorans, Emmanuel  
Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
1505-2026  
LA  
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 May 31, 2026, to August 31, 2026; To authorize the expenditure of  
$350,000.00 from the General Fund; to waive the competitive bidding  
provisions of Columbus City Code; and to declare an emergency.  
($350,000.00)  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Tiara Ross, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
2 - Nancy Day-Achauer, and Melissa Green  
Absent:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Rob Dorans, Emmanuel  
Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: ROSS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
1213-2026  
SR-13  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a capital contribution agreement with the Star House for facility  
renovations; to authorize the expenditure in an amount up to  
$1,000,000.00 within the Development Taxable Bond Fund; and to  
authorize the advancement of funds on a predetermined schedule.  
($1,000,000.00)  
A motion was made by Tiara Ross, seconded by Christopher Wyche, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
2 - Nancy Day-Achauer, and Melissa Green  
Absent:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Rob Dorans, Emmanuel  
Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
1368-2026  
SR-14  
To authorize the City Attorney to enter into contracts with Columbus Next  
Generation Corporation and Habitat for Humanity - MidOhio to provide  
home repair services under the Owner-Occupied Initiative program; to  
authorize the reimbursement of qualifying expenses incurred prior to the  
creation of the purchase orders; to authorize the appropriation and  
expenditure of funds within the General Fund Neighborhood Initiatives  
Subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($477,536.80)  
A motion was made by Tiara Ross, seconded by Christopher Wyche, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
2 - Nancy Day-Achauer, and Melissa Green  
Absent:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Rob Dorans, Emmanuel  
Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
1465-2026  
SR-15  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a grant agreement with the Community Shelter Board in an amount up to  
$13,075,000.00 for the purpose of continuing the City’s support for men,  
women and families who are experiencing, or at risk of experiencing,  
homelessness in Columbus; to authorize the payment of expenses prior  
to purchase order execution starting January 1, 2026; to authorize the  
appropriation and expenditure in an amount up to $4,000,000.00 within  
the Neighborhood Partnerships Capital Fund at this time only  
$3,654,654.64 is available the additional $345,345.36 will be received  
near the end of May and at that time should be appropriated and an  
ACPO should be established for use for this agreement; to authorize the  
expenditure in an amount up to $13,075,000.00; to authorize the payment  
for reasonable food and non-alcoholic beverages as they are an integral  
part of their operational costs; to allow funding to be advanced to the  
agency on a predetermined schedule; and to declare an emergency.  
($13,075,000.00)  
A motion was made by Tiara Ross, seconded by Christopher Wyche, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
2 - Nancy Day-Achauer, and Melissa Green  
Absent:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Rob Dorans, Emmanuel  
Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
0882-2026  
SR-16  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction  
contract with Kokosing Industrial, Inc., for the Parsons Avenue Wellfield  
Development project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital  
Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds within the Water - Fresh  
Water Market Rate Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon the  
Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for this project; to  
authorize the expenditure of up to $33,805,400.00 from the Water - Fresh  
Water Market Rate Fund to pay 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. ($33,807,400.00)  
A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De  
Padilla, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
2 - Nancy Day-Achauer, and Melissa Green  
Absent:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Rob Dorans, Emmanuel  
Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
1005-2026  
SR-17  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify  
and increase the contract with Burgess & Niple, Inc. for the JPWRP  
Screening Improvements project; to authorize the appropriation and  
transfer of funds from the Sanitary Sewer Reserve Fund to the Water  
Pollution Control Loan Fund; to authorize the appropriation of funds within  
the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund; to authorize an expenditure of up to  
$2,380,053.00 from the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund to pay for the  
project: and to declare an emergency. ($2,380,053.00)  
A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De  
Padilla, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
2 - Nancy Day-Achauer, and Melissa Green  
Absent:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Rob Dorans, Emmanuel  
Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
1058-2026  
SR-18  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a professional engineering services contract with Glaus, Pyle, Schomer,  
Burns & DeHaven, Inc. for the DWR Sanitary Pump  
Stations-Construction project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025  
Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation of funds  
within the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund; to authorize this contract to be  
funded with a loan from the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund; to make  
this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority  
approving a loan for this project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to  
$2,058,861.31 from the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund for the contract.  
($2,058,861.31)  
A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De  
Padilla, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
2 - Nancy Day-Achauer, and Melissa Green  
Absent:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Rob Dorans, Emmanuel  
Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
1117-2026  
SR-19  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology, on behalf of  
Columbus Water and Power, to enter into a contract with Real Time  
Networks, Inc. for hosting and ongoing support of an electronic key  
management system; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of  
Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Codes; and to authorize the  
expenditure of $80,106.00 from the Department of Technology,  
Information Services Division, Information Services Operating Fund.  
($80,106.00)  
A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De  
Padilla, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
2 - Nancy Day-Achauer, and Melissa Green  
Absent:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Rob Dorans, Emmanuel  
Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
1133-2026  
SR-20  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction  
contract with Elite Excavating Company of Ohio, Inc., for the Youngs  
Drive Area Water Line Improvements Project; to amend the 2025 Capital  
Improvement Budget; to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to apply  
for and accept a loan from the Ohio Water Development Authority Direct  
Loan Program for the Youngs Drive Area Water Line Improvements  
project; to appropriate funds within the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate  
Fund; to authorize the expenditure of up to $7,478,897.80 from the Water  
- Fresh Water Market Rate Fund for the contract; to make this ordinance  
contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan  
for the project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $2,000.00 from  
the Water Bond Fund to pay for prevailing wage services.  
($7,480,897.80)  
A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Nicholas Bankston,  
that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
2 - Nancy Day-Achauer, and Melissa Green  
Absent:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Rob Dorans, Emmanuel  
Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
1142-2026  
SR-21  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction  
contract with Complete General Construction Company for the  
Community Park/Maple Canyon Home Sewage Treatment System  
Elimination Project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital  
Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds within the Water Pollution  
Control Loan Fund; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation  
between projects within the Sanitary Bond Fund; to make this ordinance  
contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan  
for this project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $2,152,551.20  
from the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund and from the Storm Bond  
Fund to pay for the project. ($2,152,551.20)  
A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Nicholas Bankston,  
that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
2 - Nancy Day-Achauer, and Melissa Green  
Absent:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Rob Dorans, Emmanuel  
Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
1164-2026  
SR-22  
To authorize and direct the City Auditor to appropriate and transfer funds  
from the Special Purpose - PFAS Settlement Fund to Columbus Water  
and Power, Water Operating Fund. ($2,288,967.85)  
A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Nicholas Bankston,  
that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
2 - Nancy Day-Achauer, and Melissa Green  
Absent:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Rob Dorans, Emmanuel  
Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
1206-2026  
SR-23  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify the service contract  
with Synagro Central, LLC for the Parsons Avenue Water Plant  
Residuals Removal and Disposal - Lagoon 3 project; and to authorize  
the expenditure of up to $12,000,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund.  
($12,000,000.00)  
A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Nicholas Bankston,  
that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
2 - Nancy Day-Achauer, and Melissa Green  
Absent:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Rob Dorans, Emmanuel  
Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
1215-2026  
SR-24  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a construction contract with JLD Construction Services, LLC, for the  
Lead Service Line Replacements - Part 3 Project; to amend the 2025  
Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and  
appropriation between the Water System Reserve Fund and the Water  
Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund; to authorize the appropriation and  
expenditure of up to $10,756,912.00 from the Water Supply Revolving  
Loan Account Fund for the contract; to authorize the expenditure of up to  
$2,000.00 from the Water Bond Fund to pay for prevailing wage  
services; and to declare an emergency. ($10,758,912.00)  
A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Nicholas Bankston,  
that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
2 - Nancy Day-Achauer, and Melissa Green  
Absent:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Rob Dorans, Emmanuel  
Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
1223-2026  
1254-2026  
1389-2026  
SR-25  
SR-26  
SR-27  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to enter into contract with Peterson Highway Safety, Inc. for the purchase  
and delivery of twenty solar powered, trailer mounted, arrow boards for  
the Department of Public Utilities; to waive competitive bidding  
provisions of Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Code; and to authorize  
the expenditure of $93,800.00 from the Water Operating Fund.  
($93,800.00)  
A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Nicholas Bankston,  
that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
2 - Nancy Day-Achauer, and Melissa Green  
Absent:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Rob Dorans, Emmanuel  
Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify  
the contract with J&D Home Improvement, LLC dba The Basement  
Doctor for the Blueprint Volunteer Sump Pump 2025 B project; to  
authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to  
transfer cash and appropriation between projects within the Sanitary  
Bond Fund; and to authorize an expenditure of $1,000,000.00 from the  
Sanitary Bond Fund to pay for the contract modification. ($1,000,000.00)  
A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Nicholas Bankston,  
that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
2 - Nancy Day-Achauer, and Melissa Green  
Absent:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Rob Dorans, Emmanuel  
Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
To authorize and direct the Director of the Department of Public Service  
to enter into a contract with Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc., dba WCMH, for  
marketing campaign services for the Cleaner Columbus Initiative; to  
authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood  
Initiatives subfund; to waive the competitive bidding requirements of  
Columbus City Code; and to declare an emergency. ($75,000.00)  
Emmanuel V. Remy  
Sponsors:  
A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Nicholas Bankston,  
that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
2 - Nancy Day-Achauer, and Melissa Green  
Absent:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Rob Dorans, Emmanuel  
Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
ADJOURNMENT 9:13 PM  
A motion was made by Tiara Ross, seconded by Christopher Wyche, to adjourn  
this Regular Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:  
2 - Nancy Day-Achauer, and Melissa Green  
Absent:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Rob Dorans, Emmanuel  
Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
THERE WILL BE NO COUNCIL MEETING ON MONDAY MAY 25, 2026 IN  
OBSERVANCE OF MEMORIAL DAY. THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF CITY  
COUNCIL WILL BE MONDAY, JUNE 1ST.