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Minutes - Final  
Columbus City Council  
Monday, May 11, 2026  
5:00 PM  
City Council Chambers, Rm 231  
REGULAR MEETING NO. 23 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, MAY 11, 2026 at  
5:00 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.  
CALL TO ORDER 5:07PM  
ROLL CALL  
1 - Lourdes Barroso De Padilla  
Absent:  
Present:  
8 -  
Nicholas Bankston, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green,  
Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
READING AND DISPOSAL OF THE JOURNAL  
A motion was made by Melissa Green, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, to  
Dispense with the reading of the Journal and Approve. The motion carried by  
the following vote:  
1 - Lourdes Barroso De Padilla  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green,  
Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE JOURNAL  
COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS RECEIVED BY CITY CLERK'S OFFICE  
C0019-2026  
1
THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE  
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2026  
Transfer Type: D-2, D-2X, D-3  
To: JMS Mound St.  
22 E Mound St.  
Columbus, OH 43215  
From: MAD COLUMBUS ENTERPRISE LLC  
22 E MOUND ST  
Columbus, OH 43215  
Permit #: 10015568-1  
New Type: D-4  
To: FourScene Enterprises LLC  
Columbus Northwest Dance Studio  
1089 Bethel Rd.  
Columbus, OH 43220  
Permit #: 10015609-1  
New Type: C-1, C-2  
To: Premium Sunoco Inc.  
Premium Sunoco  
5800 Cleveland Ave  
Columbus, OH 43231  
Permit #: 10011802-1  
Transfer Type: D-5A  
To: Riverside Liquor River Road LLC  
3232 Olentangy River Road  
Columbus, OH 43202  
From: INDUS RIVERSIDE HOTEL LLC  
INDUS RIVERSIDE HOTEL LLC  
3232 Olentangy River Road  
Columbus, OH 43202  
Permit #: 10012909-1  
New Type: D-2  
To: AJS TACOS LLC  
AJS TACOS  
3307 Sullivant Ave  
Columbus, OH 43204  
Permit #: 10008777-1  
New Type: D-2  
To: Lu. Lou. LLC  
Coffee House Bar  
4532 Indianola Ave  
Columbus, OH 43214  
Permit #: 10014571-1  
Transfer Type: D-1, D-2, D-3  
To: KTTWBF LLC  
TK’s Hangout  
5295 N. High Street  
Columbus, OH 43214  
From: IRON GRILL 1 LLC  
IRON GRILL 1 LLC  
5295 N High St  
Columbus, OH 43214  
Permit #: 10015937-1  
New Type: D-2, D-1  
To: Off Da Bone Kitchen & Bar LLC  
OFF DA BONE KITCHEN & BAR  
1223 E Long St  
Columbus, OH 43203  
Permit #: 10013935-1  
Advertise Date: 5/16/2026  
Agenda Date: 5/11/2026  
Return Date: 5/21/2026  
Read and Filed  
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION  
REMY  
0123X-2026  
2
To recognize and designate May 15, 2026 as Peace Officers Memorial  
Day in Columbus, Ohio.  
Sponsors:  
Emmanuel V. Remy, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla,  
Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Tiara Ross,  
Christopher Wyche and Shannon G. Hardin  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer,  
that this Ceremonial Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
1 - Lourdes Barroso De Padilla  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green,  
Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
ROSS  
0125X-2026  
3
To recognize and honor the legacy of Bishop Dr. Charles E. Burger, Sr.  
in his transition into the role of Bishop Emeritus  
Sponsors:  
Tiara Ross, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy  
Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel V. Remy,  
Christopher Wyche and Shannon G. Hardin  
A motion was made by Tiara Ross, seconded by Christopher Wyche, that this  
Ceremonial Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Lourdes Barroso De Padilla  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green,  
Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA  
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES WERE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT  
PORTION OF THE AGENDA AND VOTED ON LATER IN THE MEETING  
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS  
0999-2026  
1311-2026  
1312-2026  
1315-2026  
1316-2026  
FR  
FIRST READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer,  
to waive the reading of the titles of first reading legislation. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
1 - Lourdes Barroso De Padilla  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green,  
Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
0881-2026  
FR-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)  
Read for the First Time  
0946-2026  
FR-2  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
1218-2026  
FR-3  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
1281-2026  
FR-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)  
Read for the First Time  
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS:  
BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
0121X-2026  
FR-5  
To determine that the written consent 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 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)  
Read for the First Time  
1179-2026  
1236-2026  
1273-2026  
FR-6  
FR-7  
FR-8  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR.  
DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
1163-2026  
FR-9  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR.  
WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
0666-2026  
FR-10  
FR-11  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
0921-2026  
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 and Nancy Day-Achauer  
Sponsors:  
Read for the First Time  
1068-2026  
FR-12  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
1069-2026  
FR-13  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
1074-2026  
FR-14  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
1087-2026  
1092-2026  
FR-15  
FR-16  
To authorize the transfer of $24,500.00 from the Sustainable Columbus  
Fund to the Recreation and Parks Special Purpose Fund. ($24,500.00)  
Read for the First Time  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. BARROSO DE  
PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
1226-2026  
FR-17  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: ROSS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
1012-2026  
FR-18  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
1213-2026  
FR-19  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
1298-2026  
FR-20  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
1303-2026  
FR-21  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
0882-2026  
FR-22  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
1025-2026  
FR-23  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
1058-2026  
FR-24  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
1117-2026  
FR-25  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
1125-2026  
FR-26  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
1133-2026  
FR-27  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
1142-2026  
FR-28  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
1149-2026  
FR-29  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
1164-2026  
1206-2026  
FR-30  
FR-31  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
1223-2026  
FR-32  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
1240-2026  
1247-2026  
1254-2026  
FR-33  
FR-34  
FR-35  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
BARROSO DE PADILLA  
1392-2026  
FR-36  
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:  
Read for the First Time  
DORANS  
1265-2026  
FR-37  
To amend Chapter 378 Community Benefits Agreement Advisory  
Committee. ($0.00)  
Rob Dorans  
Sponsors:  
Read for the First Time  
ZONING: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
REZONINGS/AMENDMENTS  
0290-2026  
1035-2026  
1294-2026  
FR-38  
FR-39  
FR-40  
To rezone 2100 HARD RD. (43123), being 5.0± acres located on the  
north side of Hard Road, 150± feet west of Stoneford Drive, From: L-RR,  
Limited Rural Residential District, To: AR-1, Apartment Residential  
District (Rezoning #Z25-044).  
Read for the First Time  
To rezone 7801 & 7809 OLENTANGY RIVER RD. (43235), being 5.82±  
acres located on the west side of Olentangy River Road, 370± feet south  
of Clubview Boulevard, From: R-1, Residential District, To: L-AR-12,  
Limited Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z25-038).  
Read for the First Time  
To rezone 3600 PARK MILL RUN DR. (43026), being 12.56± acres  
located at the northwest corner of Spring Mill Drive and Fishinger  
Boulevard, From: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District, To:  
CPD, Commercial Planned Development District (Rezoning #Z25-049).  
Read for the First Time  
VARIANCES  
0291-2026  
FR-41  
FR-42  
FR-43  
To rezone 2100 HARD RD. (43123), being 5.0± acres located on the  
north side of Hard Road, 150± feet west of Stoneford Drive, From: L-RR,  
Limited Rural Residential District, To: AR-1, Apartment Residential  
District (Rezoning #Z25-044).  
Read for the First Time  
1031-2026  
1036-2026  
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3370.05, Permitted  
uses, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1905  
JETWAY BLVD. (43219) to allow a recreation facility in the L-M, Limited  
Manufacturing District (Council Variance #CV26-001).  
Read for the First Time  
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3333.02(5), AR-12,  
ARLD and AR-1 apartment residential district use; 3333.41(H)(I)(J),  
Standards, of the Columbus City codes; for the property located at 7801  
& 7809 OLENTANGY RIVER RD. (43235), to allow reduced  
development standards for townhouses in the L-AR-12, Limited  
Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-073).  
Read for the First Time  
1295-2026  
1346-2026  
FR-44  
FR-45  
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3356.03, C-4  
permitted uses; and 3361.02, Permitted uses of the Columbus City  
Codes; for the property located at 3600 PARK MILL RUN DR. (43026),  
to allow for accessory outdoor storage in the CPD, Commercial Planned  
Development District (Council Variance #CV26-014).  
Read for the First Time  
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3367.01, M-2  
manufacturing district; and 3312.49(C), Required parking, of the  
Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 350 MCCORMICK  
BLVD. (43213), to allow accessory eating, drinking, and retail uses with  
reduced parking in the M-2, Manufacturing District (Council Variance  
#CV26-009).  
Read for the First Time  
1350-2026  
FR-46  
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3  
residential district; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3321.05(B)(2), Vision  
clearance; and 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements;  
3332.13, R-3 area district requirements; 3332.18(D), Basis of computing  
area; 3332.21, Building lines; 3332.25(A)(3), Required side yards; and  
3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property  
located at 574-576 KELTON AVE. (43205), to allow a two-unit dwelling  
with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District  
(Council Variance #CV26-025).  
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CA  
CONSENT ACTIONS  
FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
0458-2026  
CA-1  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and  
Management, on behalf of the Fleet Management Division, to modify and  
renew a contract with Express Wash Holdco LLC (DBA: Moo Moo) for  
vehicle washing services; to authorize the expenditure of $225,000.00  
from the Fleet Management Operating Fund; and to declare an  
emergency. ($225,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0995-2026  
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 a pre-established Universal Term  
Contract/Purchase Agreement with CDW Government, LLC, for Video  
Storage; to authorize the expenditure of $75,822.16 for the  
above-described purpose from the Department of Technology,  
Information Services Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency.  
($75,822.16)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1062-2026  
CA-3  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and  
Management, on behalf of the Facilities Management Division, to enter  
into a contract with Black Bronco Construction for the Municipal Court  
Building Restroom Renovation Project; to authorize an amendment to the  
2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer and  
expenditure of $100,000.00 within the Construction Management Capital  
Improvement Fund. ($100,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1129-2026  
CA-4  
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the  
Office of Construction Management, to enter into an Owner  
Representation Services agreement with Hill International, Inc., for the  
Department of Public Service’s South Outpost project; to authorize an  
expenditure up to $497,027.00 within the Streets & Highways Bond  
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($497,027.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1144-2026  
1150-2026  
CA-5  
CA-6  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a  
Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Towing Services for  
City Owned Vehicles with Pro-Tow Inc.; and to authorize the expenditure  
of $1.00. ($1.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director, on behalf of the  
Fleet Management Division, to modify and renew a contract with Ricart  
Properties, Inc. for vehicle alignments and Ford OEM repairs; to  
authorize the expenditure of $370,000.00 from the Fleet Management  
Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($370,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1181-2026  
CA-7  
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the  
Office of Construction Management, to enter into a construction contract  
with Proline Electric, Inc. for the Fire Training Academy (FTA) Fire Alarm  
Replacement project; to authorize a transfer of $637,856.20 and  
expenditure up to $637,856.20 within the Construction Management  
Capital Improvement Fund; to provide for payment of prevailing wage  
services to the Department of Public Service; to authorize an amendment  
to the 2025 Capital Improvements Budget; and to declare an emergency.  
($637,856.20)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1192-2026  
CA-8  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a  
contract for the option to purchase Automotive Preventative Maintenance  
Services with Valvoline LLC; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00; and  
to declare an emergency. ($1.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1217-2026  
CA-9  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to modify and  
renew a contract with The Smart PM, LLC for the purchase of  
Smartsheet Control Center software, end-user licenses for various city  
departments, software maintenance, and support services; to authorize  
the expenditure of up to $326,015.70 from the Department of  
Technology, Information Services Operating fund; and to declare an  
emergency. ($326,015.70)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1219-2026  
1263-2026  
CA-10  
CA-11  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to modify and extend a Universal Term Contract for the option to  
purchase Video Storage for Body Worn Cameras with CDW  
Government, LLC. and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director on behalf of the  
Fleet Management Division to purchase one (1) 1,000- Gallon Diesel  
Fuel Delivery truck from C H Bradshaw Company Inc.; to authorize  
expenditure of $144,584.00 from the Fleet Management Capital Fund;  
and to declare an emergency. ($144,584.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1290-2026  
1340-2026  
CA-12  
CA-13  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a  
contract for the option to purchase Janitorial Supplies with Carmen’s  
Distribution System, Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00; and to  
declare an emergency. ($1.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement budget; to authorize the  
transfer of funds within the Information Services G O Bonds Fund; 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 Agreement with  
CDWC LLC (CDW LLC) for the procurement of NetApp data storage  
and services from CDWC LLC (CDW LLC); to authorize the expenditure  
of up to $398,997.98 from the Information Services G O Bonds Fund for  
the Public Safety DFU Project; and to declare an emergency.  
($398,997.98)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS:  
BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
0985-2026  
1249-2026  
CA-14  
CA-16  
To accept the application (AN25-021) of Dublin MHP LLC for the  
annexation of certain territory containing 4.46± acres in Washington  
Township. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To amend Ordinance No. 0973-2008, as previously amended by several  
ordinances, by removing eleven parcels owned by 280 High Street, LLC  
or 44 Chestnut, LLC from the Downtown TIF; to declare the  
improvements to those eleven parcels to be a public purpose and  
exempt from real property taxation pursuant to R.C. Section 5709.41 to  
create the new 280 High TIF; to require the owners of those parcels to  
make service payments in lieu of taxes; to require the distribution of the  
applicable portion of those service payments to the Columbus City  
Schools; to establish an urban redevelopment tax increment equivalent  
fund for the deposit of the remainder of those service payments; to  
appropriate and authorize the expenditure and transfer of revenues  
deposited in the aforementioned 280 High TIF fund; to authorize the  
Director of the Department of Development to enter into the 280 High TIF  
Reimbursement Agreement between the City and the Developer to  
provide most of those appropriated revenues to the Developer, for the  
reimbursement of certain urban redevelopment obligations thereunder;  
and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1259-2026  
1317-2026  
1347-2026  
CA-17  
CA-22  
CA-23  
To authorize the City Auditor to appropriate $24,217.42 within the  
General Fund Income Tax Set Aside Subfund; to authorize the City  
Auditor to transfer $72,652.26 within the General Fund; to authorize the  
payment of $96,869.68 to the Gahanna-Jefferson School District to  
compensate for real property tax revenues forgone as a result of CRA tax  
abatements in the Stelzer-Stygler CRA; to authorize the expenditure in an  
amount up to $96,869.68 within the General Fund; and to declare an  
emergency. ($96,689.68)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development, or  
designee, on behalf of the City of Columbus, to amend the Madison  
Township Joint Economic Development District Contract for the purpose  
of including certain additional township property, referred to as the  
Expanded JEDD Area, within the district; approve the Second Amended  
and Restated Madison Township Joint Economic Development District  
Contract; and approve an amendment to an Annexation Moratorium  
Agreement; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a Third Supplemental Lease Agreement with The RiverSouth Authority in  
connection with the issuance of refunding bonds to refund all or a portion  
of the Authority's Scioto Peninsula Area Redevelopment Bonds, Series  
2016; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR.  
DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
0965-2026  
CA-24  
To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the  
transfer of funds within the Street and Highway Improvement Fund; to  
appropriate funds within the Street and Highway Improvement Fund; to  
authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with  
Woolpert Inc. for the Mobility - Trabue Road - Bolingbrook Drive to  
Tenagra Way project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $500,000.00  
from the Street and Highway Improvement Fund to pay for the project;  
and to declare an emergency. ($500,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1110-2026  
1148-2026  
1165-2026  
CA-25  
CA-26  
CA-27  
To dedicate a tract of real property owned by the City of Columbus as  
road right-of-way; to name said public right-of way as Olentangy River  
Road. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute  
those documents necessary for the transfer of a 0.036 acre portion of  
right-of-way near 1567 Richmond Ave to Kirsten Richards. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of Public Service to accept insurance  
settlement proceeds related to damage to a City-owned bike shelter in  
the amount of $36,468.00 within the Street Construction Maintenance  
and Repair Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1183-2026  
1203-2026  
CA-28  
CA-29  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute  
those documents necessary for the transfer of a 0.022 acre portion of  
right-of-way near 1485 Sunbury Rd to Husam Abu-Obeid. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into  
contract with Buckeye Power Sales Company Inc. for the purchase of  
four (4) Gasoline Powered Zero Turn Mowers; to authorize the  
expenditure of up to $53,816.00 from the Municipal Motor Vehicle Tax  
Fund to purchase the equipment; and to declare an emergency.  
($53,816.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1237-2026  
1238-2026  
1242-2026  
1246-2026  
CA-30  
CA-31  
CA-32  
CA-33  
To accept the plat titled “Woodlands at Central College Section 1” from  
M/I Homes of Central Ohio, LLC by Timothy C. Hall Jr., Area President;  
and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To accept the plat titled “Woodlands at Central College Section 2” from  
M/I Homes of Central Ohio, LLC by Timothy C. Hall Jr., Area President;  
and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To accept the plat titled “Woodlands at Central College Section 3” from  
M/I Homes of Central Ohio, LLC by Timothy C. Hall Jr., Area President;  
and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into an Electric  
Vehicle Charger Reliability and Accessibility Accelerator Site Host  
Improvement, Access, and Maintenance Agreement, or a similar  
instrument, with the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission, or a  
designee or an authorized agent; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1252-2026  
1287-2026  
CA-34  
CA-35  
To accept the plat titled “Woodlands at Central College Section 4” from  
M/I Homes of Central Ohio, LLC by Timothy C. Hall Jr., Area President;  
and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a contract  
modification with Kapsch TrafficCom USA, Inc. in connection with the  
Smart Columbus - CVE Road-Side Unit System Integrator project; to  
authorize the expenditure of up to $125,000.00 from the Street  
Construction Maintenance and Repair Fund; and to declare an  
emergency. ($125,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR.  
WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
0932-2026  
CA-36  
To authorize and direct the City Auditor to authorize payment to Legacy  
Youth Sports Academy per invoice approved by the Director of the  
Department of Neighborhoods, in an amount not to exceed $5,000.00,  
an established General Budget Reservation; and to declare an  
emergency. ($5,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1071-2026  
CA-37  
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to exercise an option  
to renew the contract for year two (2) and add funding in the amount of  
$54,000.00, with Event Approvals, Inc. to provide permit management  
system and application services for the Office of Special Events; to  
authorize the expenditure of $54,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks  
Operating Fund. ($54,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1072-2026  
1073-2026  
1078-2026  
1079-2026  
CA-38  
CA-39  
CA-40  
CA-41  
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract  
with Springfield Acme Electric Co. for Temporary Utility Services for  
2026 Jazz and Rib Fest and 2026 CBUS Soul Fest; to authorize the  
expenditure of $68,750.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating  
Fund. ($68,750.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract  
with GU Event Staffing LLC for Festival Event Staffing Services for the  
2026 Jazz and Rib Fest, 2026 CBUS Soul Fest and the 2026  
WinterFest; to authorize the expenditure of $68,000.00 from the  
Recreation and Parks Operating Fund. ($68,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract  
with Traditional Hardwood Floors, LLC for the Gym Floor Refinishing  
2026 Project; to authorize the expenditure of $74,000.00 from the  
Recreation and Parks Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency.  
($74,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to modify an existing  
contract with Arcadis U.S., Inc. for the Big Walnut Trail - Little Turtle to  
Cherrybottom Park - Alum Creek Trail Project; to authorize the  
appropriation of $43,803.04 within the Recreation and Parks Permanent  
Improvement Fund; to authorize the transfer of $43,803.04 within the  
Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the  
amendment of the 2025 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the  
expenditure of $43,803.04 from the Recreation and Parks Permanent  
Improvement Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($43,803.04)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1080-2026  
CA-42  
To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to  
enter into contract with CAP-STONE & Associates, Inc. for the Hard  
Surfaces Program 2025-2026 Project; to authorize the transfer of  
$285,555.75 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to  
authorize the amendment of the 2025 Capital Improvements Budget; and  
to authorize the expenditure of $285,555.75 from the Recreation and  
Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($285,555.75)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1081-2026  
CA-43  
To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to  
modify an existing contract with Accenture LLP DBA Accenture  
Infrastructure and Capital Projects, LLC for the Case Road Park Project;  
to authorize the transfer of $609,300.00 within the Recreation and Parks  
Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2025 Capital  
Improvements Budget; to authorize the expenditure of $709,300.00 from  
the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an  
emergency. ($709,300.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1084-2026  
CA-44  
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into a grant  
agreement with the Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) for the  
Alum Creek Trail - Sunbury and Mock Road Preservation Project and  
accept a grant in the amount of $431,640.00 with a local match of  
$167,860.00; to authorize the appropriation of $431,640.00 in the  
Recreation and Parks Grant Fund; to authorize the transfer of  
$167,860.00 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to  
authorize the amendment of the 2025 Capital Improvements Budget  
Ordinance; and to declare an emergency. ($599,500.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1085-2026  
CA-45  
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to issue a Parkland  
Dedication Ordinance (PDO) park development fee refund to M/I Homes,  
Inc.; to authorize the appropriation of $30,292.50 within the Recreation  
and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the expenditure of  
$30,292.50 from the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement  
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($30,292.50)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, & LABOR: DORANS, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
0988-2026  
CA-46  
CA-47  
To authorize the Interim Director of the Human Resources Department to  
enter into a contract with CTI Audit Solutions, Inc. from May 18th, 2026  
through April 30th, 2029; and to authorize the expenditure of  
$175,000.00 from the Employee Benefits Fund, or so much thereof as  
may be necessary to pay the costs of said contract. ($175,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1167-2026  
To authorize and direct the City Auditor to authorize payment to Mount  
Carmel Health Providers, Inc. per invoice approved by the Department  
Director (or designee) in an amount not to exceed $3,013.00 from the  
General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($3,013.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. BARROSO DE  
PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
1050-2026  
CA-48  
CA-49  
To authorize the Board of Health to modify an existing contract with  
Mahogany Search partners. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1155-2026  
To authorize the Board of Health to modify an existing contract for  
wayfinding signage services with Quality Custom Signs LLC; to authorize  
the expenditures to cover these modifications from the Health  
Department Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($4,325.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1196-2026  
CA-50  
To authorize and direct the Board of Health to modify a contract with  
DAS Health Ventures, LLC for ongoing support of the electronic medical  
record system; to add funds up to $11,250; to extend the term update  
through July 31, 2026; to authorize the expenditure of $11,250.00 from  
the Health Special Revenue Fund; and to declare an emergency.  
($11,250.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1214-2026  
1232-2026  
1243-2026  
CA-51  
CA-52  
CA-53  
To authorize and direct the Board of Health to modify a contract with  
DAS Health Ventures, LLC., for ongoing support of integration services  
in our electronic medical record system; to add funds up to $6,250.00; to  
authorize the expenditure of $6,250.00; and to declare an emergency.  
($6,250.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a  
contract for the option to purchase Nexplanon (Etonogestrel Implant) with  
Theracom LLC; in accordance with the sole source provisions of the  
Columbus City Code; 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 the Department of Technology, on behalf of  
Columbus Public Health, to enter into a not-for-profit service contract with  
Ohio State University Hospitals for Epic EMR hosting, licensing fees,  
maintenance, and support services; to authorize an expenditure from the  
Department of Technology, Information Services Operating Fund; and to  
declare an emergency. ($667,223.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. ROSS, VICE CHR. ALL  
MEMBERS  
0255-2026  
CA-54  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety, on behalf of  
the Division of Support Services, to enter into contract with Intergraph  
Corporation for maintenance services and software licenses for the CAD  
system in accordance with the sole source procurement provisions of the  
Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of $838,809.12 from  
the general fund; and to declare an emergency. ($838,809.12)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1004-2026  
1152-2026  
1153-2026  
1190-2026  
CA-55  
CA-56  
CA-57  
CA-58  
To authorize the Department of Finance and Management, on behalf of  
the Division of Police SWAT, to enter into contract with Castle and King  
LLC and Galls LLC for the purchase of CBRN specialized equipment; to  
authorize two expenditures totaling $78,313.38 from the FY24 SHSP  
Grant; and to declare an emergency. ($78,313.38)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Municipal Court Clerk to enter the third renewal contract  
with Vaske Computer, Inc. for Oracle software licenses, maintenance  
and support services; and to authorize the expenditure of $83,741.77  
from the Municipal Court Clerk Computer Fund and to declare an  
emergency. ($83,741.77)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Municipal Court Clerk to enter into the first renewal  
contract with ITPartners Plus Inc. for data storage services for the  
Franklin County Municipal Court; to authorize an expenditure up to  
$71,658.00 from the Municipal Court Clerk computer fund and to declare  
an emergency. ($71,658.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize and direct the Mayor of the City of Columbus, on behalf of  
the Department of Public Safety, Division of Police, to accept a  
subgrantee award through the FY2023 Paul Coverdell National Forensic  
Science Improvement Act-A via the State of Ohio Office of Criminal  
Justice Services; to authorize Angela Farrington, Crime Lab Manager,  
as the official city representative to act in connection with the subgrant; to  
authorize an appropriation of $52,226.87 from the unappropriated  
balance of the General Government Grant Fund to the Division of Police  
to cover the costs of the subgrant project; and to declare an emergency.  
($52,226.87)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: ROSS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
1250-2026  
CA-59  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
three (3) housing counseling not-for-profit service contracts with Homes  
on the Hill Community Development Corporation (Homes on the Hill  
CDC) / (HOTH), the Columbus Urban League (CUL), and Columbus  
Housing Partnership, dba Homeport (Homeport) in an amount up to  
$275,000.00, for the purpose of assisting the Department of  
Development to provide housing counseling services; to authorize the  
expenditure in an amount up to $275,000.00 from the General Fund; and  
to authorize payment prior to the issuance of the purchase order  
beginning January 1, 2026; and to declare an emergency. ($275,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1293-2026  
CA-60  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a  
service contract with Amanda Kind dba Spatialist, LLC to extend the  
term of the contract from May 29, 2026, to August 31, 2026, for the  
purpose of updating Department’s HOME policies for all programs for  
compliance with the HOME Final Rule; 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  
0872-2026  
CA-61  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and increase  
funding for an engineering agreement with EP Ferris & Associates, Inc.,  
for professional engineering services for the Petzinger Road Stormwater  
Improvements project; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget;  
to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within  
the Storm Bond Fund; and to authorize an expenditure of up to  
$56,839.94 for the contract modification. ($56,839.94)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0989-2026  
CA-62  
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  
Agreement for the procurement of APC Smart-UPS SRTs; and to  
authorize the expenditure of $83,908.00 from the Information Services  
Operating Fund. ($83,908.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1023-2026  
1039-2026  
CA-63  
CA-64  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify  
the indefinite quantity agreement with JDM Services, LLC dba Frank  
Road Recycling Solutions for Clean Fill Disposal Site Services. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the City Attorney to spend City funds to acquire and accept  
in good faith certain fee simple and lesser real estate, and to contract for  
associated professional services, in order for the Department of Public  
Utilities to timely complete capital improvement projects; to authorize an  
amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the  
transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Sanitary  
Bond Fund, within the Storm Bond Fund, within the Water Bond Fund,  
and within the Electricity Bond Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of  
up to $190,000.00 from those bond funds. ($190,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1093-2026  
CA-65  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to enter into a  
sole source contract with Schneider Electric Smart Grid Solutions LLC  
for infrastructure software maintenance and support, in accordance with  
sole source provisions in the Columbus City Codes; and to authorize the  
expenditure of $52,800.85 from the Department of Technology,  
Information Services Operating Fund. ($52,800.85)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1151-2026  
CA-66  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an  
intergovernmental working agreement with the Franklin Soil and Water  
Conservation District for the Combined Stormwater Education  
Programs; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer $320,766.00 between  
object classes within the Storm Sewer Operating Fund, $25,000.00  
within the Sewerage System Operating Fund, and $24,400.00 within the  
Water Operating Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $320,766.00 from  
the Storm Sewer Operating Fund, $25,000.00 from the Sewerage  
System Operating Fund, and $24,400.00 from the Water Operating  
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($370,166.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1156-2026  
1264-2026  
CA-67  
CA-68  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract  
renewal with Woolpert, Inc. for the implementation of a Cityworks Asset  
Management System for the Department of Public Utilities. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a  
contract for the option to purchase Moyno Pumps & Pump Parts from  
Liberty Process Equipment Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00;  
and to declare an emergency. ($1.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1267-2026  
1282-2026  
CA-69  
CA-70  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into two (2)  
contracts for the option to purchase Polymer with Polydyne, Inc. and  
Solenis LLC; to authorize the expenditure of $2.00; and to declare an  
emergency. ($2.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director, on behalf of the  
Department of Public Service, to modify contracts with Truck Country of  
Indiana, dba Stoops Freightliner; to allow for raw material and labor  
surcharges of up to $30,712.00; to authorize the expenditure of up to  
$30,712.00 from the Division of Refuse Collection Bond Fund; and to  
declare an emergency. ($30,712.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1313-2026  
CA-71  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a  
contract for the option to purchase Sodium Chloride with Morton Salt,  
Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00; and to declare an emergency.  
($1.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
APPOINTMENTS  
A0084-2026  
A0085-2026  
A0086-2026  
A0087-2026  
CA-72  
CA-73  
CA-74  
CA-75  
Appointment of Jay Beighley, 441 Welbourne Pl., New Albany, Ohio  
43054, to serve on the Civilian Police Review Board, with a term  
expiration date of April 30, 2027. (resume attached)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
Appointment of Adam Rusnak, 382 W. 5th Avenue, Columbus, OH  
43201, to serve on the Civilian Police Review Board, with a term  
expiration date of April 30, 2029. (resume attached)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
Appointment of Sheldon Goodrum, 175 South 3rd Street, Suite 200,  
Columbus, Ohio, 43215, to serve on the Civilian Police Review Board,  
with a term expiration date of April 30, 2029. (resume attached)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
Appointment of Sheila Turner, 550 E. Spring Street, Columbus, Ohio,  
43215, to serve on the Civilian Police Review Board, with a term  
expiration date of April 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  
1 - Lourdes Barroso De Padilla  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green,  
Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
SR  
EMERGENCY, POSTPONED AND 2ND READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION  
RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
DAY-ACHAUER  
0944-2026  
SR-29  
To enact Section 2327.21 of the Columbus City Codes to prohibit  
feeding deer. ($0.00)  
Nancy Day-Achauer  
Sponsors:  
A motion was made by Nancy Day-Achauer, seconded by Christopher Wyche,  
that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Lourdes Barroso De Padilla  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green,  
Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
0986-2026  
SR-1  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and  
Management, on behalf of the Facilities Management Division, to enter  
into contract with The Scherzinger Corporation for pest control services;  
to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes,  
Chapter 329; and to authorize the expenditure of $55,152.00 from the  
General Fund. ($55,152.00)  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Tiara Ross, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Lourdes Barroso De Padilla  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green,  
Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
1094-2026  
SR-2  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to negotiate and enter into contracts for energy supply; to waive the  
competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes; to authorize  
the expenditure of $1.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an  
emergency. ($1.00)  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer,  
that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Lourdes Barroso De Padilla  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green,  
Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
1154-2026  
SR-3  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
on behalf of the Division of Fleet Management to renew a contract with  
Assetworks LLC, for fleet management software services for the City’s  
fleet vehicles; to authorize the expenditure of $1,100,000.00 from the  
fleet operating fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,100,000.00)  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer,  
that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Lourdes Barroso De Padilla  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green,  
Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
1235-2026  
SR-4  
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the  
Office of Construction Management, to enter into a contract with Elford,  
Inc. to provide Construction Manager at Risk (CMaR) services for the  
Department of Public Service’s South Outpost project; to authorize an  
expenditure up to $10,000,000.00 within the Streets & Highways Voted  
Capital Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($10,000,000.00)  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer,  
that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Lourdes Barroso De Padilla  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green,  
Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
1251-2026  
SR-5  
To authorize the City Auditor to modify the existing contracts with  
Microsoft Corporation and Dell Marketing LP and provide funding for the  
support, hosting (including monthly Azure usage), and maintenance of  
Dynamics 365; to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,084,000.00, from  
the Department of Technology operating fund; and to declare an  
emergency. ($1,084,000.00)  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Tiara Ross, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Lourdes Barroso De Padilla  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green,  
Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS:  
BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
1170-2026  
SR-6  
To dissolve the Enterprise Zone Agreement with RM Biltrite LLC,  
Watkins Road LLC and QRRI, Inc. (collectively, referred to as  
“ENTERPRISE”), 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)  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Christopher Wyche,  
that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Lourdes Barroso De Padilla  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green,  
Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
1171-2026  
SR-7  
To dissolve the Enterprise Zone Agreement with JBG Enterprise, LLC  
and America’s Floor Source, LLC (collectively, referred to as  
“enterprise”), 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)  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer,  
that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Lourdes Barroso De Padilla  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green,  
Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
1262-2026  
SR-8  
To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the  
transfer in appropriation between projects within the Development  
Taxable Bonds Fund; to authorize the Director of the Department of  
Development to enter into the Grant Agreement with the Columbus  
Printed Arts Center for the purpose of funding planning, design, and  
construction related costs including those incurred prior to the purchase  
order, to redevelop their new facility located at 705 Ann Street; to  
authorize the expenditure in an amount up to $197,000.00 within the  
Development Taxable Bonds Fund; and to declare an emergency.  
($197,000.00)  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Tiara Ross, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Lourdes Barroso De Padilla  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green,  
Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
0999-2026  
CA-15  
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)  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Christopher Wyche,  
that this Ordinance be Postponed to 5/18/2026. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
1 - Lourdes Barroso De Padilla  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green,  
Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
1311-2026  
CA-18  
To approve the Downtown Central Special Improvement District of  
Columbus, Inc. Petition and Articles of Incorporation; to include the  
properties owned by the City of Columbus in said district; and to declare  
an emergency. ($0.00)  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Tiara Ross, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Lourdes Barroso De Padilla  
1 - Melissa Green  
Absent:  
Abstained:  
Affirmative:  
7 -  
Nicholas Bankston, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Emmanuel Remy,  
Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
1312-2026  
CA-19  
To approve the plan of services to be provided by the Downtown Central  
Special Improvement District of Columbus, Inc.; and to declare an  
emergency. ($0.00)  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Christopher Wyche,  
that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Lourdes Barroso De Padilla  
1 - Melissa Green  
Absent:  
Abstained:  
Affirmative:  
7 -  
Nicholas Bankston, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Emmanuel Remy,  
Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
1315-2026  
CA-20  
To approve the Downtown East Special Improvement District of  
Columbus, Inc. Petition and Articles of Incorporation; to include the  
properties owned by the City of Columbus in said district; and to declare  
an emergency. ($0.00)  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Christopher Wyche,  
that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Lourdes Barroso De Padilla  
1 - Melissa Green  
Absent:  
Abstained:  
Affirmative:  
7 -  
Nicholas Bankston, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Emmanuel Remy,  
Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
1316-2026  
CA-21  
To approve the plan of services to be provided by the Downtown East  
Special Improvement District of Columbus, Inc.; and to declare an  
emergency. ($0.00)  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Christopher Wyche,  
that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Lourdes Barroso De Padilla  
1 - Melissa Green  
Absent:  
Abstained:  
Affirmative:  
7 -  
Nicholas Bankston, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Emmanuel Remy,  
Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
BANKSTON  
1000-2026  
SR-28  
To amend Chapter 153 of the Columbus City Codes to provide technical  
corrections and clarify the role and operation of the Information  
Technology Investment and Planning Committee. ($0.00)  
Nicholas Bankston  
Sponsors:  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Tiara Ross, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Lourdes Barroso De Padilla  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green,  
Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
RECESSED 6:40PM  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Christopher Wyche,  
to Recess the Regular Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Lourdes Barroso De Padilla  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green,  
Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
RECONVENED 7:04PM  
A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Nicholas Bankston, to  
Reconvene the Regular Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Lourdes Barroso De Padilla  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green,  
Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR.  
DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
0966-2026  
SR-9  
To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the  
transfer of funds within the Street and Highway Improvement Fund; to  
appropriate funds within the Street and Highway Improvement Fund; to  
authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with A.  
Morton Thomas & Associates, Inc. for the Roadway - Nelson Road -  
Livingston Avenue to Main Street project; to authorize the expenditure of  
up to $1,000,000.00 from the Street and Highway Improvement Fund to  
pay for the project; and to declare an emergency. ($1,000,000.00)  
A motion was made by Nancy Day-Achauer, seconded by Tiara Ross, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Lourdes Barroso De Padilla  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green,  
Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
1205-2026  
SR-10  
To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City  
Auditor to transfer funds between projects within the Streets and  
Highways Bond Fund; to authorize the City Attorney's Office, Real Estate  
Division, to contract for professional services relative to the acquisition of  
fee simple title and lesser interests in and to property needed for the  
Roadway - Livingston Ave - 18th St to Nelson Rd project; to authorize the  
City Attorney's Office, Real Estate Division, to negotiate with property  
owners to acquire the additional rights of way necessary to complete this  
project; to authorize the expenditure of $1,200,000.00 from the ODOT  
Highway Safety Improvement Program and the Streets and Highways  
Bond Fund to pay for the project; to authorize the Director of Public  
Service, or a designee, to execute a construction contract, or a similar  
instrument, and any amendments or modifications thereto as may be  
necessary, with Norfolk Southern to facilitate the construction of the  
Roadway - Livingston Ave - 18th St to Nelson Rd project; and to declare  
an emergency. ($1,200,000.00)  
A motion was made by Nancy Day-Achauer, seconded by Christopher Wyche,  
that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Lourdes Barroso De Padilla  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green,  
Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR.  
WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
0941-2026  
SR-11  
To authorize and direct the City Clerk to enter grant agreements with At  
Home by High, Clintonville-Beechwold Community Resources Center  
dba Village in the Ville, Central Community House of Columbus dba  
Village Central, and Village Connections in support of their age-in-place  
village programs; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure from the  
Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency.  
($50,000.00)  
Nancy Day-Achauer  
Sponsors:  
A motion was made by Nancy Day-Achauer, seconded by Tiara Ross, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Lourdes Barroso De Padilla  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green,  
Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
1070-2026  
SR-12  
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract  
Theatrical Payroll Service of Central Ohio, Inc. for professional  
stagehand services for events and programs including the 2026 Jazz and  
Rib Fest and 2026 CBUS Soul Fest; to authorize the expenditure of  
$78,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund and to waive  
competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code. ($78,000.00)  
A motion was made by Nancy Day-Achauer, seconded by Christopher Wyche,  
that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Lourdes Barroso De Padilla  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green,  
Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
1075-2026  
SR-13  
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract  
with the Amara restaurant and Downtown Columbus Inc. to temporarily  
extend Amara’s liquor permit to Bicentennial Park property for up to 19  
CRPD and DCI community events being held in the park during 2026; to  
waive the competitive bidding requirements of the Columbus City Codes;  
and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
A motion was made by Nancy Day-Achauer, seconded by Nicholas Bankston,  
that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Lourdes Barroso De Padilla  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green,  
Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
1082-2026  
SR-14  
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into a grant  
agreement with the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) for design of  
the Big Walnut Trail - Helsel Park to Refugee Road Project and accept a  
grant in the amount of $4,082,250.00; to authorize the appropriation of  
$4,082,250.00 in the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund; and to declare  
an emergency. ($4,082,250.00)  
A motion was made by Nancy Day-Achauer, seconded by Tiara Ross, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Lourdes Barroso De Padilla  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green,  
Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, & LABOR: DORANS, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
1120-2026  
SR-15  
To authorize the Director of the Office of Education to enter into a  
contract with Learning Circle Software, LLC to provide ongoing technical  
support for the CeeHiVE data platform, a program necessary to achieve  
the Mayor’s goal that every 4-year-old in Columbus has access to a  
high-quality pre-kindergarten education; to waive the competitive bidding  
provisions of the Columbus City Codes; and to authorize the expenditure  
of $226,375.00 from the General Fund. ($226,375.00)  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Lourdes Barroso De Padilla  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green,  
Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
1266-2026  
SR-16  
To authorize the Executive Director of the Civil Service Commission on  
behalf of the Department of Public Safety, to enter into a service contract  
with OhioHealth Corporation dba OhioHealth Employer Services, LLC for  
the purchase of Police-Fire Surgeon Pre-Employment Physical and/or  
Cardiovascular Screening of Police and Fire Candidates, to waive the  
competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes; to authorize  
the expenditure of $207,200.00 from the General Fund, and to declare an  
emergency. ($207,200.00)  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Lourdes Barroso De Padilla  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green,  
Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. BARROSO DE  
PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
1040-2026  
SR-17  
To authorize the appropriation of $1,172,278.92 from the unappropriated  
balance in the Health Special Revenue Fund to support primary health  
care services costs; to authorize the transfer of appropriation between  
Object Classes of the Health Special Revenue Fund; and to declare an  
emergency. ($1,172,278.92)  
A motion was made by Melissa Green, seconded by Christopher Wyche, that  
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Lourdes Barroso De Padilla  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green,  
Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. ROSS, VICE CHR. ALL  
MEMBERS  
0496-2026  
SR-18  
To authorize and direct the City Auditor to transfer $1,263,945.00  
between various projects within the Safety Voted Bond Fund; to amend  
the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to waive the competitive bidding  
provisions of the Columbus City Codes, Chapter 329; to authorize the  
Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract with and issue  
a purchase order to The Sutphen Corporation for the purchase of one (1)  
Sutphen Monarch Custom Pumper; to authorize the expenditure of  
$1,263,945.00 from the Safety Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an  
emergency. ($1,263,945.00)  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Christopher Wyche,  
that this Ordinance be Amended as submitted to the Clerk. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
1 - Lourdes Barroso De Padilla  
Absent:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Nancy Day-Achauer, Melissa Green, Emmanuel  
Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
1 - Rob Dorans  
Negative:  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Christopher Wyche,  
that this Ordinance be Approved as Amended. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
1 - Lourdes Barroso De Padilla  
Absent:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Nancy Day-Achauer, Melissa Green, Emmanuel  
Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
1 - Rob Dorans  
Negative:  
0929-2026  
SR-19  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter into  
contract with Lexipol LLC to provide access to the Cordico wellness  
application; to authorize the expenditure of $125,000.00 from the  
General Fund; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Chapter  
329 of the Columbus City Code; and to declare an emergency.  
($125,000.00)  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer,  
that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Lourdes Barroso De Padilla  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green,  
Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
1042-2026  
SR-20  
To authorize Department of Finance and Management on behalf of the  
Municipal Court Judges and the Municipal Court Clerk to enter into  
contract with Mission Critical Partners, LLC for the provision of a Justice  
Ecosystem Study; to authorize the appropriation of $234,169.00 within  
the General Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the expenditure  
of $84,169.00 from the General Permanent Improvement Fund; to  
authorize the transfer of $234,169.00 within the General Permanent  
Improvement Fund; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to  
waive the competitive bidding provisions of Chapter 329 of Columbus  
City Codes; and to declare an emergency. ($234,169.00)  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Tiara Ross, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Lourdes Barroso De Padilla  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green,  
Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
1245-2026  
SR-21  
To authorize and direct the Municipal Court Clerk to enter into the third  
year of a five year contract with the Ohio State University/OARnet for the  
provision of VMware software licenses and maintenance services; to  
waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City code; to  
authorize an expenditure of $15,182.40 from the Municipal Court Clerk  
computer fund; and to declare an emergency. ($15,182.40)  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Christopher Wyche,  
that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Lourdes Barroso De Padilla  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green,  
Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: ROSS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
1189-2026  
SR-22  
This ordinance authorizes the expenditure in an amount up to  
$1,200,000.00 of HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME)  
grant funds ($200,000.00 from the 2023 grant and $1,000,000.00 from  
the 2024 grant) from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban  
Development and also authorizes the Director of the Department of  
Development to execute a commitment letter, loan agreement,  
promissory note, mortgage, and restrictive convent with Opportunity  
Pointe I Limited Partnership for the Opportunity Pointe I project.  
($1,200,000.00)  
A motion was made by Tiara Ross, seconded by Christopher Wyche, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Lourdes Barroso De Padilla  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green,  
Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
1191-2026  
SR-23  
This ordinance authorizes the expenditure in an amount up to  
$1,200,000.00 of HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME)  
grant funds ($200,000.00 from the 2023 grant and $1,000,000.00 from  
the 2024 grant) from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban  
Development and also authorizes the Director of the Department of  
Development to execute a commitment letter, loan agreement,  
promissory note, mortgage, and restrictive convent with Opportunity  
Pointe II Limited Partnership for the Opportunity Pointe I project.  
($1,200,000.00)  
A motion was made by Tiara Ross, seconded by Christopher Wyche, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Lourdes Barroso De Padilla  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green,  
Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
0950-2026  
SR-24  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a professional engineering services contract with Arcadis US, Inc. for the  
DOSD Storm Pump Stations--Construction project; to authorize an  
amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the  
appropriation of funds within the Storm 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 $1,040,794.17 from the Storm Revolving Loan  
Fund for the contract. ($1,040,794.17)  
A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer,  
that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Lourdes Barroso De Padilla  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green,  
Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
1060-2026  
SR-25  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a planned contract modification of a professional services contract with  
Murphy Epson, Inc. for the Lead Service Line Outreach project; to  
authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to  
authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to apply for a  
Water Supply Revolving Loan Account loan and to enter into a loan  
agreement with the Ohio Water Development Authority and the Ohio  
Environmental Protection Agency; to appropriate funds in the Water  
System Reserve Fund and the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account  
Fund; to authorize a transfer of cash between the Water System Reserve  
Fund and the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund; to authorize  
an expenditure of up to $2,527,488.06 from the Water Supply Revolving  
Loan Account Fund to pay for the contract modification; and to declare  
an emergency. ($2,527,488.06)  
A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer,  
that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Lourdes Barroso De Padilla  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green,  
Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
1134-2026  
SR-26  
To authorize the Director of Columbus Water and Power to pay the State  
of Ohio Treasurer, Department of Natural Resources, for operation and  
maintenance services and water entitlement costs for withdrawing water  
from the Alum Creek Reservoir for the Division of Water; to authorize the  
expenditure of $1,383,585.54 from the Water Operating Fund.  
($1,383,585.54)  
A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer,  
that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Lourdes Barroso De Padilla  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green,  
Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
1161-2026  
SR-27  
To authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $14,500,000.00 or so  
much thereof as may be necessary from the General Fund’s Income Tax  
Set Aside (ITSA) Subfund to pay 2026 waste disposal tipping fees for  
the Division of Refuse Collection; to authorize the Director of Public  
Service to establish an encumbrance of $14,500,000.00 to pay refuse  
tipping fees to the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio for the Division  
of Refuse Collection pursuant to an existing lease agreement; and to  
declare an emergency. ($14,500,000.00)  
A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer,  
that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Lourdes Barroso De Padilla  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green,  
Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
ADJOURNMENT 7:44PM  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Christopher Wyche,  
to adjourn this Regular Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Lourdes Barroso De Padilla  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green,  
Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin