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Agenda - Final  
Columbus City Council  
Monday, November 24, 2025  
5:00 PM  
City Council Chambers, Rm 231  
REGULAR MEETING NO. 57 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, NOVEMBER 24, 2025 at  
5:00 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.  
ROLL CALL  
READING AND DISPOSAL OF THE JOURNAL  
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE JOURNAL  
COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS RECEIVED BY CITY CLERK'S OFFICE  
1
THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE  
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 19, 2025  
New Type: C1, C2, D6  
To: Hamro Manakamana LLC  
2756 Brice Rd  
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068  
Permit # : 10007347-1  
New Type: C1, C2, D6  
To: HMY LLC  
6520 Hayden Run Rd Suite 1  
Hilliard, OH 43026  
Permit #: 10010268-1  
Transfer Type: C2, C1  
To: Harrisons Drive Thru LLC  
350 West 3rd Avenue  
Columbus, OH 43201  
From: Ziggy’s Drive Thru LLC  
Ziggy’s Drive Thru LLC  
350 W 3rd Ave  
Columbus, OH 43201  
Permit #: 10008489-1  
Transfer Type: D2, D1, D3, D3A  
To: Kulture Café & Bar LLC  
Kulture Café & Bar LLC  
1005 Mediterranean Ave  
Columbus, OH 43229  
From: Lounge 32 LLC  
Lounge 32 LLC  
4309 Roosevelt DR  
Middletown, OH 45044  
Permit #: 10010424-1  
New Type: C2, C1, D6  
To: 14-0 Cassady LLC  
1443 N High St 14-0 Market  
1443 N High St  
Columbus, OH 43201  
Permit #: 10010489-1  
Transfer Type: C2, C1  
To: Menahil Afridi LLC  
Menahil Afridi LLC  
219 W 8th Ave  
Columbus, OH 43201  
From: K Brothers Investments LLC  
K Brothers Investments LLC  
219 W 8th Ave  
Columbus, OH 43201  
Permit #: 10002136-2  
New Type: D2  
To: 614 Bar & Grill LLC  
DBA 614 Bar & Grill LLC  
240 S Fourth St  
Columbus, OH 43215  
Permit #: 08112386-1  
New Type: C2, C1  
To: Maher Broad Steet Inc  
Jimmy Carry Out  
2445 W Broad St  
Columbus, OH 43204  
Permit #: 10010595-1  
Advertise Date: 11/29/25  
Agenda Date: 11/24/25  
Return Date: 12/4/25  
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA  
FR  
FIRST READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION  
FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
FR-1  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology, on behalf of  
the Department of Human Resources, to enter into a contract with  
iReportSource, Inc. for technical support, maintenance, and hosting of the  
iReport software system in accordance with the sole source provisions of  
the Columbus City Code; and to authorize the expenditure of $119,000.00  
from the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating Fund.  
($119,000.00)  
FR-2  
FR-3  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to renew a contract,  
on behalf of the Facilities Management Division, with Winnscapes, Inc. for  
snow removal services; and to authorize the expenditure of $250,712.88  
from the general fund. ($250,712.88)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology (DoT), on  
behalf of the Mayor's Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI), to enter into a  
contract for the purchase of annual B2GNow software subscriptions, the  
provisioning and hosting of a citywide supplier diversity management  
system, as well as overall product maintenance, support, and professional  
services; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus  
City Codes; and to authorize the expenditure of $139,523.00 from the  
Department of Technology, Information Services Operating Fund.  
($139,523.00)  
FR-4  
FR-5  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology, on behalf of  
the Department of Public Safety, to enter into a sole source contract with  
Orion Communications, Inc. for the Workforce Management System; to  
authorize the expenditure of $67,682.00 from the Department of  
Technology, Information Services Operating Fund. ($67,682.00)  
To authorize the Department of Technology, on behalf of the Department  
of Public Safety, Division of Police, to enter into a contract with Versaterm  
Public Safety US Inc. for support, maintenance, and hosting of the Crime  
Lab Information Management System in accordance with the sole source  
provisions of the Columbus City Code; and to authorize the expenditure of  
$87,805.58 from the Department of Technology, Information Services  
Operating Fund. ($87,805.58)  
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS: BANKSTON,  
CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
FR-6  
To dissolve the Enterprise Zone Agreement with Hirschvogel  
Incorporated, and to direct the Director of the Department of Development  
to notify, as necessary, the local and state tax authorities of the  
dissolution. ($0.00)  
FR-7  
To amend Ordinance No. 2039-2025; to terminate the authorization for  
the Director of the Department of Development to enter into an Economic  
Development Agreement between the City and Crawford Hoying, Ltd.  
and/or its affiliates. ($0.00)  
FR-8  
To appropriate and authorize the expenditure or transfer of funds  
deposited or to be deposited in the Olentangy 315 South TIF Fund,  
OhioHealth TIF Fund, and Olentangy & North Broadway Public  
Improvement TIF Fund pursuant to the following agreement; and to  
authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into the  
Tax Increment Financing Agreement between the City and OP  
Development, LLC to reimburse for the costs of public infrastructure  
improvements described thereunder benefiting the developer’s  
Cardington Flats development on or adjacent to Franklin County Parcel ID  
No. 010-305900. ($0.00)  
FR-9  
To appropriate and authorize the expenditure or transfer of funds  
deposited or to be deposited in the Albany Crossing TIF Fund pursuant to  
the following agreement; and to authorize the Director of the Department  
of Development to enter into the Tax Increment Financing Agreement  
between the City and Hamilton Road Apartments II, LLC to reimburse for  
the costs of public infrastructure improvements described thereunder  
benefiting the developer’s second phase of VC Acres on or adjacent or  
Franklin County Parcel ID No. 010-302731. ($0.00)  
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR.  
DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
To dedicate and name a tract of real property owned by the City as East  
Livingston Avenue. ($0.00)  
NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR. WYCHE, VICE  
CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into a grant  
agreement with the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) to support  
the Greenways Improvements 2025 Project and accept a grant in the  
amount of $435,931.86; and to authorize the appropriation of  
$435,931.86 in the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund. ($435,931.86)  
To authorize the Director of Development to grant permanent and  
temporary easements to the City of Bexley for the construction of a bridge  
over Alum Creek. ($0.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to enter  
into grant agreement with I Know I Can not-for-profit agency in support of  
a Founders Scholarship; to authorize the expenditure from the General  
Fund for programming. ($20,000.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to enter  
into a grant agreement with Hilltop Rise Economic Community  
Development Corporation in support of the Envision Hilltop Plan  
implementation; to authorize the transfer of $222,000.00 within the  
Department of Neighborhoods 2025 General Fund Budget; to authorize  
the expenditure of $222,000.00; to authorize the payment of food and  
non-alcoholic beverage; and to allow advance funding per a  
predetermined schedule. ($222,000.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to enter  
into a grant agreement with City of Refuge GoodLife Foundation in  
support of Eastland Development for Growth and Equity Incorporation  
(EDGE, Inc.) in support of the Eastland for Everyone Plan implementation;  
and to authorize the expenditure from the General Fund; and to authorize  
the payment of food and non-alcoholic beverage; and to allow advance  
funding per a predetermined schedule. ($150,000.00)  
To authorize the Director of Neighborhoods to enter into a Not-For-Profit  
General Service Contract with the Neighborhood Design Center for work  
associated with the implementation of the One Linden, Envision Hilltop,  
Eastland for Everyone community plans; and to authorize the expenditure  
from the General Fund. ($100,000.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to enter  
into a grant agreement with Greater Linden Business Network in support  
of Linden Economic Development Alliance for the implementation of the  
One Linden Plan; and to authorize the expenditures from the Department  
of Neighborhoods General Fund; and to authorize the payment of food  
and non-alcoholic beverage; and to allow advance funding per a  
predetermined schedule. ($194,000.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to enter  
into a grant agreement with Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc.- Eta Nu Nu  
Chapter in support of the One Linden Plan implementation; and to  
authorize the expenditure from the General Fund; and to authorize the  
payment of non-food related program expenses incurred starting  
November 1, 2025; and to allow food and/or non-alcoholic beverage  
expenses incurred after the effective date of the ordinance. ($50,000.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to enter  
into a grant agreement with Directions for Youth & Families, Inc. (DFYF);  
and to authorize the expenditure from the General Fund; and to authorize  
the payment of non-food related program expenses; and to allow food  
and/or non-alcoholic beverage expenses incurred after the effective date  
of the ordinance. ($18,000.00)  
PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
To authorize the Department of Finance and Management to enter into  
contract with 908 Devices Inc. for the purchase of a MX908 handheld  
mass spectrometer chemical detection system, with requested  
accessories and associated shipping costs for the Division of Police,  
Organized Crime Bureau; and to authorize the expenditure of $79,761.33  
from the FY24 JAG. ($79,761.33)  
To authorize the Department of Finance and Management, to enter into  
contract to Harrison Trailers LLC for the purchase and delivery of a  
four-horse gooseneck trailer, with requested accessories, for the Division  
of Police Mounted Unit; to authorize the expenditure of $57,912.00 from  
the FY24 JAG. ($57,912.00)  
PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify  
the marketing and branding agreement with Canvaas Consulting LLC;  
extending the end date of the contract to December 31, 2026. ($0.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a professional engineering services contract with Arcadis US, Inc. for the  
Jackson Pike Water Reclamation Plant Dewatering Improvements  
project; to authorize the appropriation of funds within the Sanitary  
Revolving Loan Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio  
Water Development Authority approving a loan for this project; and to  
authorize the expenditure of up to $3,132,414.00 from the Sanitary  
Revolving Loan Fund for the contract. ($3,132,414.00)  
MBE Participation; WBE Participation  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a professional engineering services contract with HDR Engineering, Inc.  
for the Southerly Water Reclamation Plant Dewatering Improvements  
project; to authorize the appropriation of funds within the Sanitary  
Revolving Loan Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio  
Water Development Authority approving a loan for this project; and to  
authorize the expenditure of up to $3,446,125.60 from the Sanitary  
Revolving Loan Fund for the contract. ($3,446,125.60)  
MBE Participation; WBE Participation  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a professional services contract with Advanced Engineering Consultants  
for design of the Circuit 576 and 577 Street Lighting Improvements  
project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement  
Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation within the  
Electricity Bond Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of up to  
$354,747.63 for the project. ($354,747.63)  
WBE Participation  
To authorize the Director of Water and Power to modify a contract with  
Deer Valley Farm Supply for the Class B Liquid Biosolids Land  
Application Program to add additional funding; to authorize the  
expenditure of $250,000.00 from the Sanitary Sewerage Operating Fund.  
($250,000.00)  
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Finance and Management, on  
behalf of Sustainable Columbus, to enter into a non-profit service contract  
with Solar United Neighbors (SUN) for the implementation of the Solar  
Co-Op Management program to support the City’s clean and equitable  
energy goals; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of  
$319,500.00 from the Sustainable Columbus fund. ($319,500.00)  
To authorize the Director of Water and Power to pay the annual discharge  
fees for fiscal year 2025 to the State of Ohio, Ohio Environmental  
Protection Agency, for the Division of Water Reclamation and the Division  
of Stormwater; and to authorize the expenditure of $82,800.00 from the  
Sewer Operating Sanitary Fund and $10,000.00 from the Storm Sewer  
Operating Fund. ($92,800.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to extend  
the contract with Power a Clean Future Ohio for the Sustainable  
Columbus Climate Action Plan Update. ($0.00)  
HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: HARDIN, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
To authorize the Director of Development to execute lease agreement for  
the property located at 435 W. State Street (010-042704). ($0.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development 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)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute  
any and all necessary agreements and deeds for conveyance of title of  
four parcels of real property (666 Lock Ave.); (0000 Lock Ave.); (0000  
Lock Ave.) and (0000 Lock Ave.) held in the Land Bank pursuant to the  
Land Reutilization Program. ($0.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute  
any and all necessary agreements and deeds for conveyance of title of  
one parcel of real property (836 E 5th Ave.) held in the Land Bank  
pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program. ($0.00)  
CA  
CONSENT ACTIONS  
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION  
WYCHE  
CA-1  
To recognize Lisa Boggs’ 100th Lunch Time Clean-up of Sullivant Avenue  
and celebrate her as a leader of the Hilltop Neighborhood  
Sponsors:  
Christopher Wyche, Melissa Green, Nicholas Bankston,  
Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Otto Beatty III, Nancy  
Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Emmanuel V. Remy and  
Shannon G. Hardin  
FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
CA-2  
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the  
Office of Construction Management, to modify and increase the  
professional architectural / engineering services agreement with Abbot  
Studios Architects, for the Department of Public Service’s Marion Road  
Outpost Replacement project; to authorize a transfer of $268,393.71  
within the Street Construction Maintenance & Repair Operating Fund; to  
authorize an expenditure up to $350,519.75 within the Street Construction  
Maintenance & Repair Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency.  
($350,519.75)  
CA-3  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology, on behalf of  
Columbus Water & Power, to enter into a contract with enfoTech &  
Consulting, Inc. for annual software maintenance, support and  
professional services for the iPACS 5/GovOnline 5 system, in  
accordance with sole source provisions in the Columbus City Codes; to  
authorize the expenditure of up to $51,000.00 from the Department of  
Technology, Information Services Operating Fund; and to declare an  
emergency. ($51,000.00)  
CA-4  
CA-5  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a  
Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Sutphen OEM Parts  
and Services with Heritage Fire Equipment, LLC in accordance with the  
sole source provisions of the Columbus City Code; and to authorize the  
expenditure of $1.00. ($1.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to enter into a  
contract with My Cloud Logistics LLC, for the purchase of additional  
Bluebeam Revu software licenses and continued maintenance and  
support services for existing licenses and to authorize the expenditure of  
$46,800.89 from the Department of Technology, Information Services  
Operating fund and to declare an emergency. ($46,800.89)  
CA-6  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to reserve and  
encumber 2025 funds from the Information Services Fund and the  
General Fund in the amount of $349,600.00 for various software  
maintenance, licensing, and support contracts renewing in the first quarter  
of 2026; to authorize the encumbrance of $50,000.00 from the Information  
Services Fund for unforeseen technology supply needs in the first quarter  
of 2026; and to declare an emergency. ($399,600.00)  
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS: BANKSTON,  
CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
CA-7  
To authorize the Director of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion to enter  
into a grant agreement with the YWCA Columbus in support of the  
Restoring Community Conversations Outreach Project; to authorize an  
appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives  
subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($30,000.00)  
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR.  
DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
CA-8  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute  
those documents necessary to release a portion of the Outerbelt Street  
easement to allow for the property to clear title to secure related bank  
loans. ($500.00)  
CA-9  
To authorize the transfer of appropriation within the Municipal Motor  
Vehicle Tax fund; to authorize the Director of Finance and Management to  
enter into contracts with Fyda Freightliner Columbus, Inc. for the purchase  
of a diesel powered pothole patching truck; to authorize the expenditure of  
up to $318,819.00 from the Municipal Motor Vehicle Tax Fund to  
purchase the equipment; and to declare an emergency. ($318,819.00)  
To accept the plat titled “Orchard Lakes Section 2” from Homewood  
Corporation; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into five (5)  
contracts for the option to purchase Asphalt & Concrete with Decker  
Construction Co,. Shelly Materials Inc., Hei-Way LLC; Kokosing Materials  
Inc., and Rap Management LLC. to authorize the expenditure of $5.00  
from General Budget Reservation; and to declare an emergency. ($5.00)  
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to associate all  
General Budget reservations resulting from this ordinance with the  
appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreement for renovation  
of the Traffic Management Center with 2K General Co.; to authorize the  
expenditure of up to $146,753.48 from the Street Construction  
Maintenance and Repair Fund; and to declare an emergency.  
($146,753.48)  
To accept the plat titled “Orchard Lakes Section 3” from Homewood  
Corporation; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
To accept the plat titled “Sugar Farms Section 8” from Pulte Homes of  
Ohio LLC; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
To accept the plat titled “Sugar Farms Section 9” from Pulte Homes of  
Ohio LLC; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR. WYCHE, VICE  
CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to accept a deed for  
approximately 27.961 acres +/- of real property located at 1777 E. Broad  
Street, Columbus, Ohio 43203 from The Franklin Park Conservatory Joint  
Recreational District and to quitclaim the 27.961 acres +/- of real  
property along with an additional 0.863 acres +/- of real property, subject  
to reversionary provisions, back to The Franklin Park Conservatory Joint  
Recreational District. ($0.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to enter  
into a grant agreement with Heart of Job Foundation, a not-for-profit  
organization in support of a year-long partnership with Columbus City  
Preparatory School for Boys and to authorize the expenditure from the  
General Fund for programming. ($12,500.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to enter  
into grant agreements with not-for-profit agency EPIC Youth in support of  
Boys of ICE x Grades + Games School Program; to authorize the  
expenditure from the General Fund for programming. ($12,500.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to  
enter into contract with Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects  
Consulting, LLC to provide construction management and inspection  
services for the Case Road Park Project; to authorize the transfer of  
$200,000.00 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to  
authorize the amendment of the 2025 Capital Improvements Budget; to  
authorize the expenditure of $200,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks  
Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($200,000.00)  
To authorize the Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with  
Women2Women in support of programming serving female teens,  
mothers, and victims of human trafficking; to authorize an expenditure  
within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency.  
($20,000.00)  
Sponsors:  
Otto Beatty III, Emmanuel V. Remy and Shannon G. Hardin  
WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, & LABOR: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
To authorize the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Education to enter into a  
grant agreement with Learning InspirED to reimburse them for certain  
expenses incurred prior to the effective date of the grant agreement, for  
their work in organizing and leading a three-day Student-Led restorative  
Practice Training hosted at West High School in Columbus; to authorize  
the transfer of $12,000.00 within the Department of Education General  
Fund; to authorize a the expenditure of $12,000.00 from the General  
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($12,000.00)  
To approve Memorandum of Understanding #2025-07 executed between  
representatives of the City of Columbus and the Communications  
Workers of America, (CWA) Local 4502 which provides for a one-time  
lump sum payment to CWA Local 4502 members in COAAA who remain  
employed with the City as of December 31, 2025; and to declare an  
emergency. ($809,944.50)  
HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. BEATTY, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept funds from the Ohio  
Environmental Protection Agency, plus any additional funds, for the  
2025-2026 Water Pollution Control Loan Fund (WPCLF) program; to  
authorize the appropriation of funds, including any additional funds, from  
the unappropriated balance of the Health Department Grants Funds; and  
to authorize the City Auditor to transfer appropriations between object  
classes for the 2025-2026 WPCLF program. ($50,000.00)  
PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
To authorize the Municipal Court Clerk to modify and extend the existing  
contract with CourtView Justice Solutions, Inc. for an additional three (3)  
years and one option year for the purchase of the software maintenance  
and support services in accordance with the sole source provisions of the  
Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of $296,480.00 from  
the Municipal Court Clerk Computer Fund, and to declare an emergency.  
($296,480.00)  
To authorize the Director of Public Safety to donate ten (10) sets of  
outdated personal protective equipment (PPE) to Eastland-Fairfield  
Career Center for their high school Firefighting Program; and to waive the  
relevant provisions of Columbus City Code relating to the Sale of  
City-Owned Personal Property; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
To authorize and direct the Administrative and Presiding Judge of the  
Franklin County Municipal Court to accept four grants totaling  
$270,000.00 from the Bureau of Criminal Justice for the purpose of  
partially subsidizing salaries and fringe benefits for one person in four of  
the five specialized dockets; to appropriate $270,000.00 from the  
unappropriated balance of the general government grant fund to the  
Franklin County Municipal Court; and to declare an emergency.  
($270,000)  
PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with  
Synagro Central, LLC to provide liquid land application of biosolids for  
the Division of Water Reclamation, and to authorize the expenditure of  
$800,000.00 from the Sewer Operating Sanitary Fund. ($800,000.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify  
the contract with The Righter Co. to add additional funding for the  
Greenlawn Dam Rehabilitation Project; to authorize an amendment to the  
2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of cash and  
appropriation within the Storm Bond Fund; and to authorize an  
expenditure of up to $493,650.00 within the Storm Bond Fund to pay for  
the contract modification. ($493,650.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to pay  
operating license fees for the City's three water treatment plants to the  
Treasurer, State of Ohio, Ohio Environmental Protection Agency for the  
Division of Water; to authorize the expenditure of $220,000.00 or as much  
thereof as may be needed from the Water Operating Fund. ($220,000.00)  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify the existing contract  
with Specialized Elevator Corp for elevator maintenance services at  
various Department of Public Utilities, Division of Water Reclamation  
facilities; to authorize the expenditure of $69,000.00 from the Sewer  
Operating Sanitary Fund, to extend the term for an additional year, and to  
authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify past  
outstanding, present, and future contracts and purchase orders with Gable  
Elevator and to authorize the assignment of all past outstanding, present,  
and future business done by the City of Columbus from Gable Elevator to  
Specialized Elevator Corp. ($69,000.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to establish a contract with DXP Enterprises, Inc. to purchase Rebuild  
Parts for Peerless Flushing Water Pumps and Pump Heads for the  
Division of Water Reclamation; and to authorize the expenditure of  
$72,174.00 from the Sewer Operating Fund. ($72,174.00)  
To authorize the City Attorney, on behalf of the Department of Public  
Utilities, Division of Power, to modify the contract for energy consultant  
legal services with McNees Wallace & Nurick, for the Division of Power;  
and to authorize the expenditure of $125,000.00 from the Electricity  
Operating Fund. ($125,000.00)  
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a  
contract with Agilent Technologies, Inc. for the one-time purchase and  
delivery of an ICP-OES instrument for the Division of Water; and to  
authorize the expenditure of $144,995.39 from the Water Operating Fund.  
($144,995.39)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a planned contract modification for professional services with Burgess &  
Niple, Inc., to add additional funding for the O’Shaughnessy Dam 9th  
FERC Independent Consultant Review project; to authorize an  
amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the  
appropriation of funds in the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund; and  
to authorize an expenditure of up to $565,903.00 from the Water - Fresh  
Water Market Rate Fund for the contract modification. ($565,903.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to renew the  
contract with Irth Solutions, LLC to supply, integrate, and support a Ticket  
Management System for the Department of Public Utilities; and to  
authorize the expenditure of $38,412.37 split between the Electricity,  
Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($38,412.37)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to establish a contract with Pelton Environmental Products, Inc. for the  
purchase and delivery of Infilco Degremont Climber Screen parts for the  
Department of Public Utilities; and to authorize the expenditure of  
$95,876.03 from the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund. ($95,876.03)  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract  
modification with Evans Mechwart Hambleton & Tilton Incorporated to  
add additional funding for the Construction Administration/Construction  
Inspection Services 2020-2022 contract; 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; and to  
expend up to $167,230.50 from the Sanitary Bond Fund for the  
modification. ($167,230.50)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify  
the contract with The Paul Peterson Co., Safety Division, Inc.to add  
additional funding in the amount of $220,000.00 for Installation,  
Maintenance and Repair of Commercial Fencing, Gate & Gate  
Controllers; to authorize the transfer of $220,000.00 between object  
classes in the Electricity Operating Fund; and to authorize the expenditure  
of $220,000.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund. ($220,000.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Water and Power to pay  
combined sewer overflows, sanitary sewer overflows, and wastewater  
treatment plant bypass penalties to the Ohio Environmental Protection  
Agency for the Division of Water Reclamation; and to authorize the  
expenditure of $60,000.00 from the Sewer Operating Sanitary Fund.  
($60,000.00)  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a  
Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Variable Frequency  
Drives, Parts, Installation and Services with Crescent Electric Supply Co.;  
and to authorize the expenditure of $1.00. ($1.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a contract with Mid-State Basement Systems LLC, for Project Dry  
Basement; and to authorize the expenditure of $325,000.00 from the  
Sewerage Operating Fund. ($325,000.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a contract modification with DLZ Ohio, Inc., for the Construction  
Administration/Construction Inspection Services 2023-2025 contract; to  
authorize an expenditure of up to $374,667.63 from the Electricity Bond  
Fund to pay for the project; and to declare an emergency. ($374,667.63)  
MBE Participation  
HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: HARDIN, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
To authorize the Department of Development, with the approval by The  
Department of Public Utilities and the Recreation and Parks Department,  
to execute those documents necessary to enter into a Quitclaim  
Temporary Easement between the City of Columbus and ASMRE  
Holdings, LLC for a portion of City-owned property commonly known as  
Delaware County Tax Parcel 317-130-04-001-000, and to declare an  
emergency. ($0.00)  
This ordinance authorizes the appropriation and expenditure in an amount  
up to $500,000.00 of HOME Investment Partnerships Program  
(HOME-ARP) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban  
Development; authorizes the Director of the Department of Development  
to enter into a Subrecipient Not For Profit Service Contract with National  
Church Residences in an amount up to $500,000.00 to provide  
supportive services for residents that are deemed eligible under the  
HOME-ARP guidelines at Berwyn East Place; and authorizes the  
payment of expenditures prior to issuance of the purchase order  
beginning December 1, 2025 through July 31, 2030. ($500,000.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a  
service contract with the Champion Pest & Termite Control LLC to extend  
the end date from December 31, 2025 to December 31, 2026, to prevent  
a disruption in services. ($0.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a planned modification of a contract with E.E. Ward Moving & Storage  
Co. LLC., to extend the agreement term date through December 31, 2026  
as well as update the terms and conditions based on updated federal  
regulations. ($0.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a  
contract with The Inservice Training Network Inc. to extend the agreement  
term date through December 31, 2026; as well as update the terms and  
conditions based on updated federal regulations. ($0.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a  
contract with Ohio Technical Services Inc., to extend the agreement term  
date through December 31, 2026 as well as update the terms and  
conditions based upon updated federal regulations. ($0.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify two  
contracts with HS Heritage Inn of Columbus OPCO LLC, to extend the  
agreement term date through December 31, 2026 as well as update the  
terms and conditions based on updated federal regulations. ($0.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify two  
contracts with Morse Transit Acquisitions LLC, to extend the agreement  
term date through December 31, 2026 as well as update the terms and  
conditions based on updated federal regulations. ($0.00)  
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with the  
Affordable Housing Trust for Columbus and Franklin County (AHT) for a  
Building Small event series; and to authorize an expenditure within the  
Neighborhood Initiatives subfund. ($20,000.00)  
Sponsors:  
Otto Beatty III  
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)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a  
grant agreement with Erie Ohio Capital CDFI Fund, LLC for the  
Broadleigh Lofts project to adjust the soft cost allocation originally  
presented in the agreement. ($0.00)  
To authorize the amendment of Ordinance 0939-2023 so that the Director  
of the Department of Development may update the loan forgiveness  
policy associated with the Housing Division Homeowner Services  
programs on loans closed on behalf of the City of Columbus; and to  
declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute a  
HOME Agreement, Subordination Agreement of a HOME Agreement,  
Assignment and Assumption Agreement, and/or amend an existing  
restrictive covenant with North Central Owner, LLC; and to declare an  
emergency. ($0.00).  
SR  
EMERGENCY, POSTPONED AND 2ND READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION  
FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
SR-1  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to modify a  
contract with Granicus, LLC for the 311 Response System, OneView; to  
waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes;  
and to authorize the expenditure of $327,257.33 from the Information  
Services Operating Fund. ($327,257.33)  
SR-2  
To make appropriations for the 12 months ending December 31, 2026,  
for each of the several Object Classes for which the City of Columbus has  
to provide from the monies known to be in the treasury of said City of  
Columbus, in the fund known as the General Fund, during the said 12  
months from the collection of all taxes and from other sources of revenue,  
the amount of $1,256,877,066.00; and to declare an emergency  
($1,256,877,066.00)  
REQUEST TO REFER TO COMMITTEE  
SR-3  
SR-4  
To make appropriations and transfers for the 12 months ending  
December 31, 2026 for other funds for various divisions; to authorize the  
City Auditor to make transfers as may be necessary; and to declare an  
emergency.  
REQUEST TO REFER TO COMMITTEE  
To make appropriations for the 12 months ending December 31, 2026,  
for selected other funds for various divisions, to authorize the City Auditor  
to make transfers as may be necessary, and to declare an emergency.  
REQUEST TO REFER TO COMMITTEE  
SR-5  
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 appropriate purchase agreement  
with Brown Enterprise Solutions, LLC, an approved reseller of Microsoft  
products, for Microsoft Enterprise software licensing and “true-up” costs;  
to appropriate $3,742,889.20 from the unappropriated balance of the  
General Fund Income Tax Set-Aside subfund to the Department of  
Technology; to authorize the expenditure of $135,160.74 from the  
Municipal Court Judges General Fund and Municipal Court Computer  
Fund budget, to authorize the expenditure of $3,742,889.20 from the  
General Fund Income Tax Set-Aside subfund; and to declare an  
emergency. ($3,878,049.94)  
SR-6  
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a service contract with Indigov  
Corporation for implementation of a constituent relationship management  
platform; to authorize an expenditure within the general fund; to waive the  
competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Codes; and to declare  
an emergency. ($65,420.00)  
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS: BANKSTON,  
CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
SR-7  
To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City  
Auditor to transfer funds within the Development Taxable Bond Fund; to  
authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute a  
grant agreement with the Columbus Fashion Initiative, in an amount up to  
$1,000,000.00; to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,000,000.00 from  
the Development Taxable Bond Fund; to authorize the payment of funds  
on a pre-determined schedule; to authorize reimbursement of expenses  
incurred prior to the purchase order; and to declare an emergency.  
($1,000,000.00)  
SR-8  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a grant agreement with the Greater Columbus Sports Commission LLC  
(or any affiliates, subsidiaries, or parent corporations thereof), the Board  
of Commissioners or County Administrator of Franklin County, Ohio, and  
Pro Volleyball Federation LLC d/b/a Major League Volleyball (or any  
affiliates, subsidiaries, or parent corporations thereof) for the purpose of  
providing support to the Columbus Fury through the Women in Sports  
Program of the Greater Columbus Sports Commission in an amount up to  
$500,000.00; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to  
$500,000.00 from the Neighborhood Economic Development Fund; and  
to advance funding per a predetermined schedule. ($500,000.00).  
SR-9  
To authorize the Director of Development to enter into a grant agreement  
with Columbus Downtown Development Corporation in an amount up to  
$2,000,000.00; to authorize the expenditure of $500,000.00 from the  
General Fund; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to  
$1,500,000.00 from the Housing Business Tax Incentive fund; to allow for  
the reimbursement of expenses incurred prior to the creation of the  
purchase order but in no event earlier than September 1, 2025; to allow  
for advancement of grant funds on a predetermined schedule; and to  
declare an emergency. ($2,000,000.00)  
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR.  
DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
To authorize the City Attorney to file complaints in order to immediately  
appropriate and accept the remaining fee simple and lesser real estate  
necessary to timely complete the Bikeway Development-Georgesville  
Road Shared Use Path-Parkwick Drive to Sullivant Avenue and to  
authorize an expenditure of $25,984.00. ($25,984.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to enter into  
a contract with Azteca Systems, LLC, relative to the Cityworks Asset  
Management System (AMS); to waive the formal bidding requirements of  
the Columbus City Codes; to authorize the expenditure of $165,000.00  
from various funds to pay for the contract; and to declare an emergency.  
($165,000.00)  
WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, & LABOR: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
To amend the Management Compensation Plan, Ordinance No.  
2713-2013, as amended, by amending Section 5(D), Section 5(E), and  
Section 5(F); and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. BEATTY, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
To authorize the Board of Health to enter a contract with Center for  
Disease Detection, LLC., for medical laboratory services, for the period  
of November 1, 2025 to October 31, 2026; to authorize the expenditure  
not to exceed $563,000.00 from the Health Department Grant fund.  
($563,000.00)  
PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to issue a purchase order to Sub-Aquatics, Inc. for the purchase of five (5)  
Class 2 Fill Stations for use in emergency firefighting operations; to  
authorize the expenditure of $54,993.20 from the General Fund; to waive  
the competitive bidding provision of the Columbus City Code; and to  
declare an emergency. ($54,993.20)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management,  
on behalf of the Municipal Court Clerk, to enter in a contract with 3SG for  
the provision of the software maintenance; to waive the competitive  
bidding provisions of Columbus City code; to authorize an expenditure of  
$27,565.74 from the Municipal Court Clerk Computer Fund; and to  
declare an emergency. ($27,565.74)  
PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a professional services contract modification with Black & Veatch  
Corporation for the Waste Water Treatment Facilities-General Program  
#5 project; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $1,200,000.00 from  
the Sanitary Bond Fund for the contract. ($1,200,000.00)  
MBE Participation; WBE Participation  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract  
modification with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., to add additional  
funding for the Construction Administration/Construction Inspection  
Services 2023-2025 contract; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvements  
Budget; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to  
$1,003,805.00 from the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund for  
the contract; and to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water  
Development Authority approving a loan for the project. ($1,003,805.00)  
MBE Participation  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a service agreement with Thinkwell, LLC. for Leadership Development  
Program Services; and to authorize the expenditure of $267,683.75 split  
between the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater  
Operating Funds. ($267,683.75)  
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON 7/28/2025  
REQUEST TO BE DEFEATED  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a subscription  
contract with OW Investors LLC dba MARS Company for the upgrade,  
maintenance, and support of an existing MARS meter test bench system  
on behalf of the Division of Water; to waive the competitive bidding  
provisions of Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of  
$62,484.00 from the Water Operating Fund. ($62,484.00)  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to renew  
and modify a contract with Roberts Service Group, Inc. for Electric Power  
Systems Maintenance Services to the Department of Public Utilities; to  
authorize the expenditure of up to $1,760,000.00 from the Electricity,  
Water and Sewerage and Drainage Operating Funds and excise the first  
renewal option to extend the term of the contract for an additional year.  
($1,760,000.00)  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract  
modification with EMA Incorporated for the Automatic Meter Reading  
Project; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $1,200,000.00 from the  
Water Bond Fund for this contract modification. ($1,200,000.00)  
WBE Participation  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a construction contract with General Temperature Control, Incorporated  
for the Fairwood Facility HVAC Replacement project; and to authorize the  
expenditure of up to $1,248,300.00 for the project. ($1,248,300.00)  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract  
modification for PAWP Hypochlorite Disinfection Improvements with  
CH2M Hill Engineers, Inc. to add additional funding; to amend the 2025  
Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation of funds; to  
authorize the Director of Public Utilities to apply for and accept a loan  
from the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account program; to make this  
ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority  
approving a loan for this project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to  
$1,533,000.00 from the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund.  
($1,533,000.00)  
WBE Participation; MBE Participation  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to participate in the Verizon  
Wireless National Association of Procurement Officials (NASPO)  
ValuePoint cooperative purchase agreement; to authorize the expenditure  
of $13,780.00 from the Water Operating Fund; and to waive the  
competitive bidding provisions of City Code. ($13,780.00)  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify the power supply  
agreement with American Electric Power Energy Partners, Inc. (AEPEP)  
to add funding in the amount of $15,310,100.00; and to authorize the  
expenditure of $15,310,100.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund.  
($15,310,100.00)  
To authorize the transfer of $1,547,197.47 between object classes in the  
Water Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,547,197.47)  
HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: HARDIN, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City  
Auditor to transfer funds within the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; to  
authorize the Director of Development to enter into a grant agreement  
with Healthy Linden Homes V LLC for development of a 23-unit affordable  
housing development in an amount up to $5,000,000.00; to authorize the  
expenditure of up to $5,000,000.00 from the Affordable Housing Bond  
Fund; to authorize expenses incurred prior to the creation of the purchase  
order; and to declare an emergency. ($5,000,000.00)  
To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City  
Auditor to transfer funds within the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; to  
authorize the Director of Development to enter into a grant agreement  
with Columbus Housing Partnership Inc. for an affordable housing  
development in an amount up to $2,500,000.00; to authorize the  
expenditure of up to $2,500,000.00 from the Affordable Housing Bond  
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($2,500,000.00)  
To authorize the Director of Development to enter into a grant agreement  
with National Church Residences for an affordable senior housing  
development in an amount up to $2,000,000.00; to authorize the  
expenditure of up to $2,000,000.00 from the Affordable Housing Bond  
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($2,000,000.00)  
RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
BANKSTON  
To amend Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Codes to authorize food  
and/or non-alcoholic beverage expenditures incurred during defined  
contract period terms, as part of standard operating costs for non-profit  
organizations serving vulnerable populations. ($0.00)  
Sponsors:  
Nicholas Bankston  
BEATTY  
To repeal and amend various sections in Title 33 of the Columbus City  
Codes, entitled “Zoning Code,” to allow Accessory Dwelling Units  
(ADUs) in all residential and apartment residential districts, to allow  
habitable space not directly connected to a dwelling unit, and to enact  
newly defined terms and new sections for development standards related  
to sheds, utility enclosures, and fences. ($0.00)  
Sponsors:  
Otto Beatty III  
REQUEST TO AMEND AS SUBMITTED TO CLERK  
WYCHE  
To amend various sections of Chapter 1105 of the Columbus City Codes,  
to enact new water rates and charges for the year beginning January 1,  
2026; to expand eligibility for low income and eligible senior customer  
discount programs; to update the rate schedules to reflect monthly billing,  
and to repeal the existing sections being amended.  
Sponsors:  
Christopher Wyche  
To amend various sections of Chapter 1147 of the Columbus City Codes,  
to enact new sanitary sewer service rates for the year beginning January  
1, 2026; to expand eligibility for low income and eligible senior customer  
discount programs, to modify the name of the low income discount  
program, to update wet weather fees, to update the rates schedules to  
reflect monthly billing, to update meter service charges, to update sewer  
capacity fees, and to repeal the existing sections being amended.  
Sponsors:  
Christopher Wyche  
To amend Sections 1149.07 and 1149.08 of the Columbus City Codes,  
to enact new Stormwater fees for the year beginning January 1, 2026, and  
to repeal the existing Sections being amended.  
Sponsors:  
Christopher Wyche  
To amend Chapter 1163 of the Columbus City Codes to enact new  
electric service rates for the year beginning January 1, 2026; to authorize  
the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to increase the power  
low income discount, to enact a new cogeneration rate, and to repeal the  
existing sections being amended.  
Sponsors:  
Christopher Wyche  
ADJOURNMENT  
THERE WILL BE NO COUNCIL MEETING ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2025. THE  
NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL WILL BE MONDAY, DECEMBER 8TH.