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Agenda - Final

Columbus City Council

Monday, February 9, 2026

5:00 PM

City Council Chambers, Rm 231

REGULAR MEETING NO. 5 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, FEBRUARY 9, 2026

at 5:00 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.

ROLL CALL

READING AND DISPOSAL OF THE JOURNAL

ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE JOURNAL

COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS RECEIVED BY CITY CLERK'S OFFICE

THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE

CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2026

C0004-2026

Transfer Type: C-1, C-2

To: AMR Express Mart Inc

Columbus/ M&J Carryout

1958 Sullivant Ave

Columbus, OH 43223

From: ASSAD EXPRESS INC

ASSAD EXPRESS INC

1958 Sullivant Ave SE

Permit #: 10011483-1

New Type: D-5

To: OLD DUBE LLC

THE OLD DUBE

2437-39 N High St

Columbus, OH 43202

Permit #: 06529987-1

Transfer Type: D-1

To: JERRY & DARLENA PIZZA LLC

PJ’s Pizza

3266 S High St

Columbus, OH 43207

From: FIDLER ENTERPRISES INC

3266 S HIGH ST

Columbus, OH 43207

Permit #: 10011108-1

Advertise Date: 2/14/2026

Agenda Date: 2/9/2026

Return Date: 2/19/2026

RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION

DORANS

2 0021X-2026

To Recognize and Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Columbus

Underground

Sponsors:

Rob Dorans, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De

Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Melissa Green, Emmanuel V.

Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche and Shannon G.

Hardin

POSTPONED ON 1/26/2026

To Recognize, Honor and Celebrate Duane Casares on his Retirement

from Directions for Youth & Families After 33 Years of Service and

Leadership

0022X-2026

Sponsors:

Rob Dorans, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De

Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Melissa Green, Emmanuel V.

Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche and Shannon G.

Hardin

POSTPONED ON 1/26/2026

ROSS

To recognize, honor and celebrate Judge James Edward Green on his

retirement from Franklin County Municipal Court.

0020X-2026

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

POSTPONED ON 1/26/2026

ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA

FR FIRST READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION

FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR.

ALL MEMBERS

To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to renew

the contract with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. for an

enterprise license agreement for software licensing, maintenance and

support for the City’s geographic information systems; to authorize the

expenditure of $575,000.00 from the Department of Technology,

Information Services Division, Information Services Operating Fund.

($575,000.00)

FR-1

FR-2

0111-2026

0159-2026

To authorize the appropriation of $312,509.72 from the unappropriated

balance of the Columbus City Schools, Telephone Services subfund, to

the Department of Technology, Information Services Division,

Information Services Operating fund, Telephone Services subfund to

provide funds for the City of Columbus, Columbus City Schools

Voice-over-Internet Protocol telephone project. ($312,509.72)

To authorize the City Auditor to renew a service contract with Mid-West

Presort Mailing Services to provide printing and mailing services for the

Division of Income Tax; to authorize the expenditure of $350,000.00

from the General Fund. ($350,000.00)

FR-3

FR-4

0164-2026

0192-2026

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and

Management, on behalf of the Office of Construction Management, to

enter into a construction contract with Good Home Maintenance, Inc.

for the East Central Health Restroom Renovations project; in an

amount up to $474,480.00; to authorize an appropriation of

$457,919.43, a transfer of $457,919.43, and an expenditure up to

$476,480.00 within the Neighborhood Health Center Capital Reserve

Fund; to provide for payment of prevailing wage services to the

Department of Public Service; and to amend the 2025 Capital

Improvements Budget. ($476,480.00)

VBE Participation; SLBE Participation

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a

Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Pro-Patch OEM

Parts with H.D. Industries, Inc. in accordance with the sole source

provisions of the Columbus City Code; and to authorize the

expenditure of $1.00. ($1.00)

FR-5

FR-6

0219-2026

0221-2026

To authorize the Director of the Department 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 agreements for AT&T data, long distance, and

related services; and to authorize the expenditure of $593,350.00 from

the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating Fund.

($593,350.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and

Management to establish contracts and purchase orders for the

payment of annual membership dues and subscriptions for various

organizations; and to authorize the expenditure of $150,000.00 from

the General Fund. ($150,000.00)

FR-7

0223-2026

PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR.

DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to

execute those documents necessary for the City to grant

FR-8

0146-2026

encroachment to legally allow a 6-foot chain-link fence, bleachers, and

shed for the athletic complex along the south side of Fairview Avenue

to remain and be installed within the public rights-of-way. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to

execute those documents necessary to release two easements in the

Helen Development Subdivision No. 1. ($0.00)

FR-9

0294-2026

NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR. WYCHE,

VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS

To authorize and direct the Director of the Recreation and Parks

Department to enter into contract with G&J Pepsi, for nonalcoholic

beverage rights. ($0.00)

FR-10 0118-2026

HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA,

VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS

FR-11 0312-2026

To authorize and direct the Board of Health to modify an existing

service contract with Phreesia, Inc., for custom API services; and to

authorize the expenditure of $24,683.33 from the Health Department

Special Purpose Fund for said contract. ($24,683.33)

PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. ROSS, VICE CHR. ALL

MEMBERS

To authorize and direct the Public Safety Director to enter into contract

with LeadsOnline Parent LLC dba LeadsOnline, LLC for access to the

company's Power Plus Investigation System; to waive the competitive

bidding requirements of City Code; to authorize the expenditure of

$161,296.00 from the General Fund contingent on the passage of the

2026 General Fund Budget. ($161,296.00)

FR-12 0213-2026

HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: ROSS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR.

ALL MEMBERS

To amend Ordinance No. 0720-2023, passed by Columbus City

Council on March 13, 2023 and Ordinance No. 0024-2024, passed by

Columbus City Council on January 22, 2024 to increase the maximum

amount of assistance to individual homebuyers participating in the

Department of Development’s American Dream Downpayment

Assistance (ADDI) program; and to approve agreements previously

executed, starting March 1, 2024, at the increased assistance amount.

($0.00)

FR-13 0364-2026

PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR.

ALL MEMBERS

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and

FR-14 0034-2026

Management to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting

from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract

Purchase Agreements for the purchase of wood chips for the

Department of Public Utilities; and to authorize the expenditure of

$175,000.00 from within the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund.

($175,000.00)

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and extend an

existing contract with Oracle America, Inc. for licensing and cloud

service fees for the Department’s Customer Information Systems (CIS)

and Integrated Systems Replacement Project; to waive the competitive

bidding provisions of City Code; and to authorize the expenditure of

$1,742,060.37 split among the Public Utilities Operating Funds.

($1,742,060.37)

FR-15 0040-2026

FR-16 0053-2026

FR-17 0060-2026

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter

into a construction contract with Harold J. Becker Company for the 910

Dublin Road Garage Roof project; to authorize an amendment to the

2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of funds

and appropriation between projects in the Water Bond Fund; and to

authorize the expenditure of up to $568,605.00 for the project.

($568,605.00)

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract

modification for professional engineering services with Arcadis U.S.,

Inc., for the Parson Avenue Water Plant (PAWP) Wellfield

Development Project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital

Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds in the Water - Fresh Water

Market Rate Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio

Water Development Authority approving a loan for this project; and to

authorize an expenditure of up to $3,746,300.00 from the Water -

Fresh Water Market Rate Fund to pay for the contract modification.

($3,746,300.00)

MBE Participation; WBE Participation

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to renew

an existing contract with i3 Milestone, LLC. by increasing funding for

the Customer Self-Service Portal Solution and Implementation

services; and to authorize the expenditure of $295,537.00 split

between the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater

Operating Funds. ($295,537.00)

FR-18 0104-2026

FR-19 0120-2026

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction

contract with Kenmore Construction Company, Inc., for the Dublin

Road Water Plant Filter Media Replacement, Tunnel Repair, and

Lubricant Storage Building 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

$7,859,104.00 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.

($7,861,104.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter

into a professional services contract modification with HDR

Engineering, Inc. for the Kreiger Court Stormwater Improvements

project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement

Budget; to authorize the transfer of cash and appropriation within the

Strom Sewer Bond Fund; and to authorize an expenditure of up to

$61,432.44 from the Strom Sewer Bond Fund for the contract.

($61,432.44)

FR-20 0139-2026

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and

Management to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting

from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract

Purchase Agreements for the purchase of parts, materials, supplies

and services for the Division of Water Reclamation, Jackson Pike

Water Reclamation Plant; and to authorize the expenditure of

$3,651,000.00 from the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund.

($3,651,000.00)

FR-21 0141-2026

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and

Management to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting

from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract

Purchase Agreements for the purchase of materials, supplies and

services for the Department of Public Utilities; and to authorize the

expenditure of $5,040,000.00 from within the Sanitary Sewer Operating

Funds. ($5,040,000.00)

FR-22 0158-2026

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction

contract with Driven Excavating, LLC, for the Sawmill Place Boulevard

Area Water Line Improvements project; to authorize an amendment to

the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds within the

Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund; to make this ordinance

contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a

loan for this project; to authorize the expenditure of up to

$5,216,087.52 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.

($5,218,087.52)

FR-23 0162-2026

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to establish a purchase

order to make payments to Delaware County for sewer services

provided during Fiscal Year 2026, and to authorize the expenditure of

$4,000,000.00 from the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund.

($4,000,000.00)

FR-24 0169-2026

FR-25 0174-2026

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter

into a contract modification with Prime Construction Management &

Survey, Inc. for the Construction Administration/Construction

Inspection Services 2023-2025 contract; to authorize an amendment to

the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds within the

Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund; to make this ordinance

contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a

loan for this project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to

$907,661.04 from the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund to pay

for the project. ($907,661.04)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter

into a contract with Berens Tree & Excavating LLC. for Yard Waste and

Log Grinding Services; and to authorize the expenditure of

FR-26 0179-2026

FR-27 0186-2026

FR-28 0191-2026

$350,000.00 from the Sewer Operating Fund. ($350,000.00)

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into agreements

with and accept contributions and/or reimbursements from Franklin

County relative to the Maize/Cooke Road HSTS Elimination project;

and to, as necessary, provide a refund to Franklin County. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction

contract with Danbert, Inc. for the Blueprint Hilltop 4 - Highland/Harris

Integrated Solutions and South Eureka Ave. Water Line Improvements

projects; to authorize amendments to the 2025 Capital Improvement

Budget; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to

$12,625,093.40 from the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund and the

Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Loan Fund for the contract; to make

this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority

approving loans for the project; and to authorize the expenditure of up

to $2,000.00 from the Sanitary Bond Fund to pay for prevailing wage

services. ($12,627,093.40)

MBE Participation

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a grant

agreement with Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission for the

2026-2027 Water Resources Program project; and to authorize the

expenditure of $60,000.00 split between the Electricity, Water, Sanitary

Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($60,000.00)

FR-29 0194-2026

FR-30 0196-2026

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and

Management to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting

from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract

Purchase Agreements to provide services to identify, clean-up, and

dispose of hazardous and non-hazardous waste for the Division of

Power; and to authorize the expenditure of $115,000.00 from the

Electricity Operating Fund. ($115,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter

into a professional engineering services contract with Wade Trim, Inc.

for the Hap Cremean Water Plant Screening and Sludge Removal

Improvements project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital

Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation of funds within the

Water Supply Revolving Loan Fund; to make this ordinance contingent

upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for this

FR-31 0215-2026

project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,572,351.00 from

the Water Supply Revolving Loan Fund for the contract.

($1,572,351.00)

MBE Participation

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter

into a contract with Northeast-Western Energy Systems USA LLC for a

service, maintenance and support contract for the Division of

Sewerage and Drainage under the City’s sole source procurement

provision; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $522,400.00 from

the Sewerage and Drainage Operating Fund. ($522,400.00)

FR-32 0238-2026

FR-33 0244-2026

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and

Management to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting

from this ordinance with the appropriate current and pending Universal

Term Contract Purchase Agreements for the purchase of pole line

hardware; wire and cable and underground wire, cable and

accessories for the Department of Public Utilities; and to authorize the

expenditure of $2,300,000.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund.

($2,300,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and

FR-34 0249-2026

FR-35 0279-2026

Management to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting

from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract

Purchase Agreements for the purchase of lamps, streetlights, and

luminaries for the Division of Power; and to authorize the expenditure

of $2,300,000.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund. ($2,300,000.00)

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with

Quasar Energy Group LLC for the transport and application of biosolids

for the Division of Water Reclamation, and to authorize the expenditure

of $1,000,000.00 from the Sewer Operating Sanitary Fund.

($1,000,000.00)

CONSENT ACTIONS

RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION:

BARROSO DE PADILLA

To Celebrate and Recognize Schreiner Ace Hardware on the Occasion

of Its 80th Anniversary

CA-1

CA-2

0030X-2026

0031X-2026

Sponsors:

Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nicholas Bankston, Nancy

Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel V.

Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche and Shannon G.

Hardin

To Honor and Recognize Beth Ekline for 30 Years of Service to

Rent-A-Center

Sponsors:

Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nicholas Bankston, Nancy

Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel V.

Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche and Shannon G.

Hardin

DORANS

CA-3 0029X-2026

To Honor, Recognize, and Celebrate the Life of Terry Allen Hinkle and

to extend our sincerest condolences to his family and friends

Sponsors:

Rob Dorans, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De

Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Melissa Green, Emmanuel V.

Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche and Shannon G.

Hardin

FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR.

ALL MEMBERS

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a

Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase John Deere OEM

Mower Parts with Ag-Pro Ohio, LLC; and to authorize the expenditure

of $1.00. ($1.00)

CA-4

CA-5

CA-6

CA-7

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a

Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Ford OEM Parts

with Ricart Properties, Inc.; and to authorize the expenditure of $1.00.

($1.00)

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a

contract for the option to purchase Harley-Davidson OEM Parts with

Centennial LLC dba Farrow East Harley Davidson; to authorize the

expenditure of $1.00; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to extend

an existing agreement with Hansen Banner, LLC through extension of

the current purchase order through March 26, 2027; and to authorize

the use of any remaining funds/unspent existing on the purchase order.

($0.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to modify

the contract with Vertiv Corporation; to authorize the expenditure of

$25,000.00 from the Department of Technology, Information Services

Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($25,000.00)

CA-8

CA-9

0171-2026

0181-2026

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a

contract for the option to purchase Sodium Hypochlorite with Bonded

Chemical, Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00; and to declare an

emergency. ($1.00)

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a

contract for the option to purchase Liquid Caustic Soda with Bonded

Chemical, Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00; and to declare an

emergency. ($1.00)

CA-10 0182-2026

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and

Management to enter into a contract with: Evans Mechwart Hambleton

& Tilton Inc. (EMH&T); to authorize the appropriation and expenditure

of $20,000.00 of HOME-ARP funds; and to declare an emergency.

($20,000.00)

CA-11 0200-2026

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to modify and

extend the contracts for the option to purchase City Work Uniforms

with Jonahs Enterprises, Inc. and Galls LLC; and to declare an

emergency. ($0.00)

CA-12 0220-2026

CA-13 0233-2026

CA-14 0239-2026

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a

contract for the option to purchase Ferric Chloride with Kemira Water

Solutions, Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00; and to declare an

emergency. ($1.00)

To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to execute

subrecipient agreements and contracts with community-based partners

to complete existing projects, to appropriate and authorize the

expenditure of $225,762 in CDBG grant funds; and to declare an

emergency. ($225,762.00)

This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of

Technology to modify a professional services contract with Northern

Lights Locating and Inspection, Inc., for fiber optic locating services to

add additional funding: to authorize the expenditure of up to

$477,039.00 from the Information Services Operating Fund; and to

declare an emergency. ($477,039.00)

CA-15 0282-2026

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a

contract for the option to purchase Potassium Permanganate with

Bonded Chemicals, Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00; and to

declare an emergency. ($1.00)

CA-16 0303-2026

CA-17 0306-2026

CA-18 0386-2026

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a

contract for the option to purchase Soda Ash with Bonded Chemicals,

Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00; and to declare an

emergency. ($1.00)

To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a service agreement with

Granicus, Inc. for Legistar and the Granicus Operations Cloud services

under the sole source provisions of Columbus City Codes; to authorize

the appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives

subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($98,373.25)

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS: BANKSTON,

CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS

To authorize the appropriation and encumbrance of $237,091.80 within

the Small Business Education and Training Fund to the Office of

Diversity and Inclusion in support of small business education and

training events; and to declare an emergency. ($237,091.80)

CA-19 0225-2026

PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR.

DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS

To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the

Director of Public Service to enter into a professional services contract

with The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc. for the Pedestrian Safety - Gantz

Road - Collier Crest to Hardy Parkway project; and to authorize the

expenditure of up to $250,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond

Fund to pay for this contract. ($250,000.00)

CA-20 3502-2025

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 Intersection

Improvements - Refugee Road at Hines Road project; to authorize the

City Auditor to appropriate $175,000.00 within the Streets and

Highways Bond Fund; 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 $175,000.00 from 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 Kanawha River Railroad, LLC owned by Watco

Companies LLC to facilitate the construction of the project; to repay

any unused grant funds at the end of the grant period; and to declare

an emergency. ($175,000.00)

CA-21 0045-2026

To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the

Director of Public Service to enter into agreements with and to provide

funding to the Ohio Department of Transportation to facilitate

improvements to London Groveport Road and Hamilton Road; to

authorize the expenditure of up to $327,376.00 from the Streets and

Highways Bond Fund to support that project; and to declare an

emergency. ($327,376.00)

CA-22 0113-2026

To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement budget; 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 Agreements for Vehicle Upfits for

(3) three F550s for the Department of Public Service, Division of

Infrastructure Management with K.E. Rose Company and Ace Truck

Body, Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of up to $210,000.00 from

Streets & Highways Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency.

($210,000.00)

CA-23 0190-2026

To authorize the Director of Public Service to pay the City's annual

membership dues to the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission

(MORPC) for the Department of Public Service, Division of Design &

Construction; to authorize the expenditure of $646,257.45 from the

Street Construction, Maintenance, and Repair Fund; and to declare an

emergency. ($646,257.45)

CA-24 0302-2026

NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR. WYCHE,

VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS

To authorize and direct the City Auditor to establish an auditor’s

certificate in the amount of $50,000.00 for various expenditures for

labor, materials, and equipment in conjunction with improvements

needed to support programming within the Recreation and Parks

Department; to authorize the transfer of $152,383.11 within the

Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the amendment

of the 2025 Capital Improvements Budget; and to authorize the

expenditure of $50,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond

Fund. ($50,000.00)

CA-25 3335-2025

To authorize and direct the City Auditor to establish an auditor’s

certificate in the amount of $100,000.00 for various expenditures for

labor, materials, and equipment in conjunction with parks

improvements within the Recreation and Parks Department; and to

authorize the expenditure of $100,000.00 from the Recreation and

Parks Voted Bond Fund. ($100,000.00)

CA-26 3336-2025

CA-27 3389-2025

To authorize the City Attorney to spend City funds to acquire and

accept in good faith certain fee simple and lesser real estate located in

the vicinity of S. Hamilton Road and Refugee Road, and contract for

associated professional services in order for the Recreation and Parks

Department to timely complete the acquisition of Real Estate for the

Big Walnut Trail - Helsel Park to Nafzger Park Project; to authorize the

appropriation of $55,000.00 within the Recreation and Parks

Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the transfer of $55,000.00

within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund, to

authorize the amendment of the 2025 Capital Improvements Budget; to

authorize the expenditure of $55,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks

Permanent Improvement Fund; and to declare an emergency.

($55,000.00)

To amend Ordinances 2565-2023, 3065-2024, and 2486-2024, in

order to authorize the change from CAP-STONE & Associates, Inc.

DBA Stone Environmental Engineering and Science, Vendor 004933,

to BREMA Resources, LLC, Vendor 054254, within the ordinances in

order to transfer the contracts associated with the related purchase

orders to the new vendor profile; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

CA-28 0072-2026

CA-29 0078-2026

To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to

enter into contract with Procon, Professional Construction Services,

Inc. for the Willow Creek Demolition and Clearing Project; to authorize

the transfer of $125,000.00 within the Recreation and Parks Voted

Bond Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2025 Capital

Improvements Budget; to authorize the expenditure of $125,000.00

from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an

emergency. ($125,000.00)

To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract

with Greenscapes Landscape Company, Inc. for the Street Trees -

CA-30 0079-2026

Spring 2026 Project; to authorize the transfer of $249,828.34 within the

Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the amendment

of the 2025 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the expenditure

of $368,100.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and

to declare an emergency. ($368,100.00)

To authorize and direct the City Auditor to establish an auditor’s

certificate in the amount of $272,000.00 for the purchase of portable

toilet rental services for the Recreation and Parks Department; to

authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of

Recreation and Parks, to associate all general budget reservations

resulting from this ordinance to current and future purchase

agreements for portable toilet rental services and establish purchase

orders in accordance with the terms and conditions of the citywide

universal term contract; to authorize the expenditure of more than

$100,000.00 from an individual universal term contract by a single

agency in a calendar year in compliance with the procurement

provisions of the Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of

$272,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund; and to

declare an emergency. ($272,000.00)

CA-31 0080-2026

To amend Ordinance 2967-2025, in order to authorize the change from

Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects Consulting, LLC, Vendor

041113, to Accenture LLP DBA Accenture Infrastructure and Capital

Projects LLC, Vendor 023429, within the ordinance in order to transfer

the contract associated with 2967-2025 to the new vendor profile; and

to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

CA-32 0119-2026

CA-33 0124-2026

To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to

enter into contract with Berens Tree & Excavating, LLC for the Big

Walnut Tree Clearing - Helsel Park to Nafzger Park Project; to

authorize the transfer of $52,500.00 within the Recreation and Parks

Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2025 Capital

Improvements Budget; to authorize the expenditure of $52,500.00 from

the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an

emergency. ($52,500.00)

To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to

enter into contract with CESO, Inc. for the Champions Golf Course

Cart Path, Pond, and Entry Improvements Project; to authorize the

expenditure of $127,700.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted

Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($127,700.00)

CA-34 0125-2026

CA-35 0127-2026

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 transfer

of $239,953.57 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to

authorize the amendment of the 2025 Capital Improvements Budget; to

authorize the expenditure of $239,953.57 from the Recreation and

Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($239,953.57)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify

CA-36 0273-2026

a professional services contract with MKSK Inc. to extend the contract

for one additional year to continue a strategic update to the Big Darby

Accord Watershed Master Plan; to authorize the expenditure of up

to$75,000.00 from the Columbus Water & Power, Sewer Operating

Sanitary fund ,contingent on the passing of Ord. 2939-2025; to

authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $25,000.00 from

the Neighborhood Economic Development (NED) fund; and to declare

an emergency. ($100,000.00)

WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, & LABOR: DORANS, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR.

ALL MEMBERS

To authorize the Director of the Department of Human Resources to

contract with OhioHealth Corporation to provide employee fitness

center management, wellness and biometric screening services from

February 1, 2026 through January 31, 2027; to authorize

CA-37 0150-2026

appropriations in the amount of $190,000.00, and to authorize the

expenditure of up to $190,000.00 from the Employee Benefits Fund, or

so much thereof as may be necessary, to pay the costs of said

contract; and to declare an emergency. ($190,000.00)

HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA,

VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS

To authorize the Board of Health to enter into a not-for-profit contract

with the Ohio State University Physicians, Inc., for physician services

for the Columbus Public Health Clinics for the period of February 1,

2026 through January 31, 2027; and to authorize the expenditure of

$62,400.00 from the Health Special Revenue Fund to pay the costs

thereof. ($62,400.00)

CA-38 0102-2026

To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept grant funds from

the Ohio Department of Children and Youth and any additional funds

from the Ohio Department of Children and Youth for the FY26 Cribs for

Kids and Safe Sleep grant program; to authorize the appropriation of

funds, including 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

FY26Cribs for Kids and Safe Sleep grant program; and to declare an

emergency. ($254,662.50)

CA-39 0176-2026

To authorize and direct the City Auditor to authorize payment to DAS

Health Ventures, LLC., per invoice approved by the Department

Director (or designee) in an amount not to exceed $10,135.88; and to

declare an emergency. ($10,135.88)

CA-40 0201-2026

PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. ROSS, VICE CHR. ALL

MEMBERS

To authorize and direct the City Auditor to transfer $245,000.00 from

the general fund to the specialty docket program for the Franklin

County Municipal Court. ($245,000.00)

CA-41 0019-2026

To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into

contract with Safe Restraints, Inc. for the purchase of the WRAP

Restraint System with Helmet; to authorize the appropriation and

expenditure of $79,606.00 from the Special Revenue Fund, entitled the

Police Continuing Professional Training Fund; and to declare an

emergency. ($79,606.00)

CA-42 0050-2026

CA-43 0289-2026

To authorize an appropriation of $103,400.00 from the unappropriated

balance of the Police Training/Entrepreneurial Fund for the Division of

Police for law enforcement training purposes; and to declare an

emergency. ($103,400.00)

HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: ROSS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR.

ALL MEMBERS

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to forgive

the principal and accrued interest on a unit-by-unit basis for Joyce

Avenue Homes Limited Partnership on a HOME loan due to the City of

Columbus more than $1,359,770.66 as homes are sold to existing

tenants or low-income homebuyers. To reduce the interest rate on the

current balance of the loan to zero. ($0.00)

CA-44 0074-2026

CA-45 0083-2026

CA-46 0109-2026

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to forgive

the principal and accrued interest on a unit-by-unit basis for Mapleside

Homes, LLC on a HOME loan due to the City of Columbus totaling

approximately $906,711.62 as homes are sold to existing tenants or

low-income homebuyers. To reduce the interest rate on the current

balance of the loan to zero. ($906,711.62)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to forgive

the principal and accrued interest on a unit-by-unit basis for Mariemont

Homes Limited Partnership on a HOME loan due to the City of

Columbus in excess of $286,668.43 as homes are sold to existing

tenants or low-income homebuyers. To reduce the interest rate on the

current balance of the loan to zero. ($286,668.43)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to forgive

the principal and accrued interest on a unit-by-unit basis for South East

Columbus Homes Limited Partnership on a HOME loan due to the City

of Columbus being more than $468,000.00 as homes are sold to

existing tenants or low-income homebuyers. ($468,000.00)

CA-47 0115-2026

CA-48 0157-2026

CA-49 0224-2026

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter

into a planned modification of a contract with Reliable Home

Improvements of Ohio Inc., to increase funding in an amount up to

$75,000.00 for lead abatement and healthy home repair services.

($75,000.00)

To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a not-for-profit service contract

with the Center for Public Enterprise (CPE) in an amount up to $30,000

to provide evaluation, research, and technical support for a mixed

income pilot fund and program; and to authorize an appropriation and

expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund. ($30,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development, or an

authorized signatory, to execute those documents necessary to enter

into a First Amendment to Lease Agreement for a five (5) year renewal

term between the City of Columbus and Cellco Partnership for a

portion of City-owned property, and to declare an emergency.

($31,740.00)

CA-50 0284-2026

PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR.

ALL MEMBERS

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract

modification to add funding for the Urban Infrastructure Recovery Fund

General Engineering Services contract with Dynotec, Inc.; to authorize

an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize

the transfer of funds and appropriation between projects in the

Electricity Fund; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $99,992.48

from the Electricity Bond Fund for the contract modification.

($99,992.48)

CA-51 3458-2025

MBE Participation

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and

Management to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting

from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract

Purchase Agreements for the purchase of Computers, Computer Parts,

and Computer Accessories, for the Department of Public Utilities; and

to authorize the expenditure of $300,000.00 from the Public Utilities

Operating Funds. ($300,000.00)

CA-52 0038-2026

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and

Management to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting

from this ordinance with the appropriate Purchase Agreements for the

purchase of Cellular Voice and Wireless Data Communication Services

from an existing Cooperative State of Ohio Term Contract established

for such purpose by the State of Ohio, Department of Administrative

Services Purchasing Office; and to authorize the expenditure of

$220,000.00 split among the Water and Sanitary Sewer Operating

Funds. ($220,000.00)

CA-53 0039-2026

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and

Management to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting

from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract

Purchase Agreements for the purchase of ADS Flow Monitoring Parts

and Services for the Division of Water Reclamation; and to authorize

the expenditure of $240,000.00 from the Sanitary Sewer Operating

Fund. ($240,000.00)

CA-54 0044-2026

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and

CA-55 0047-2026

Management to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting

from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract

Purchase Agreements for the purchase of mainline parts, materials,

and water meters; and to authorize the expenditure of $280,000.00

within the Water Operating Fund. ($280,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and

Management to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting

from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract

Purchase Agreement for the purchase of Process Control Computer

Supplies and Maintenance Services for the Division of Water; and to

authorize the expenditure of $427,100.00 from the Water Operating

Fund. ($427,100.00)

CA-56 0051-2026

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and

Management to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting

from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract

Purchase Agreements for the purchase of lab materials and supplies

for the Division Of Water Reclamation; and to authorize the

expenditure of $350,000.00 from the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund.

($350,000.00)

CA-57 0059-2026

To authorize the director of the Department of Public Utilities to

execute those document(s) necessary to release a portion the City’s

sanitary easement rights described and recorded in ORV 698, Page

2547, Recorder’s Office, Delaware County, Ohio. ($0.00)

CA-58 0091-2026

CA-59 0100-2026

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with

Tom Synnott Associates, Inc. DBA tsaADVET for software licenses,

support, and maintenance of the Falcon Enterprise, Falcon DMS

software; and to authorize the expenditure of $44,875.00 split between

the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating

Funds. ($44,875.00)

To authorize the director of the Department of Public Utilities to

execute those document(s) necessary to release a portion of the City’s

sanitary easement rights described and recorded in Instrument Number

200202220048402, Recorder’s Office, Franklin County, Ohio. ($0.00)

CA-60 0117-2026

CA-61 0130-2026

CA-62 0333-2026

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to maintain membership

with the Ohio Utilities Protection Service; and to authorize the

expenditure of $66,651.87 split between the Electricity, Water, Sanitary

Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($66,651.87)

To amend Ordinance 2420-2025, passed by Columbus City Council on

October 27, 2025, to allow for a correction of the vendor name and

vendor number; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS

APPOINTMENTS

Appointment of Kevin Grove, 11617 Spring Creek Drive, Pickerington,

Ohio 43147, to serve on the Civilian Police Review Board, with a term

expiration date of April 30, 2028 (resume attached).

CA-63 A0016-2026

Appointment of Michael Fahy, 52 E Gay Street, Columbus, Ohio

43215, to serve on the Civilian Police Review Board, with a term

expiration date of April 30, 2028 (resume attached).

CA-64 A0017-2026

CA-65 A0018-2026

Appointment of Anthony Caldwell, 3492 Rosburg Drive, Columbus,

Ohio 43228, to serve on the Civilian Police Review Board, with a term

expiration date of April 30, 2028 (resume attached).

EMERGENCY, POSTPONED AND 2ND READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION

FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR.

ALL MEMBERS

To authorize the City Auditor to appropriate and expend up to

$4,598,972.20 within the Debt Retirement Fund for reimbursement to

The RiverSouth Authority to make lease payments; to authorize the

City Auditor, on behalf of the Department of Public Service, to expend

up to $1,841,000.00 within the Mobility Enterprise Fund to The

RiverSouth Authority to make lease payments. ($6,439,972.20)

SR-1

0029-2026

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to associate all

General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance and to

establish various purchase orders for automotive parts for the Fleet

Management Division per the terms and conditions of various

previously established Universal Term Contracts; to authorize the

expenditure of $2,800,000.00 from the Fleet Management Operating

Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($2,800,000.00)

SR-2

0274-2026

To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the

Office of Construction Management, to modify and increase the

Professional Construction Manager at Risk (CMaR) Services

agreement with Gilbane-Smoot; for the New Municipal Court Building

project; to authorize an expenditure up to $10,988,461.00 within the

Construction Management Taxable Fund and the Construction

Management Capital Improvements Bond Fund; to provide for payment

of prevailing wage services to the Department of Public Service; to

amend the 2025 Capital Improvements Budget; and to declare an

emergency. ($10,988,461.00)

SR-3

0323-2026

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 UIRF South Linden Sidewalks 2017

Project and to authorize an expenditure of $3,973.00 from existing

ACDI002495-10. ($3,973.00)

SR-4

0054-2026

To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement budget; to authorize the

transfer of funds within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to

appropriate funds within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to

authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with

Complete General Construction Company for the Pedestrian Safety -

SR-5

0063-2026

Walford Street, Sharbot Drive, and Northtowne Boulevard Sidewalks

project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,887,506.85 from the

Streets and Highways Bond for the project; and to declare an

emergency. ($1,887,506.85)

To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement budget; to authorize the

Director of Public Service to enter into contract with Strawser

Construction Inc. for the Resurfacing - 2025 Slurry Seal-Crack Seal

project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,832,804.38 from the

Streets and Highways Bond Fund for the project; and to declare an

emergency. ($1,832,804.38)

SR-6

SR-7

0073-2026

0089-2026

To authorize the Director of Public Service to request that the Director

of the Ohio Department of Transportation establish a reasonable and

safe prima facie speed on Parsons Avenue from East Whittier Street to

East Broad Street; to repeal any and all speed limit ordinances and

resolutions on said roadway. ($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 Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) for design of

the East Side Rail Trail Project and accept a grant in the amount of

$100,000.00; to authorize the appropriation of $100,000.00 in the

Recreation and Parks Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency.

($100,000.00)

SR-8

0103-2026

To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to

enter into contract with Axis Civil Construction LLC for the Alum Creek

Trail - Mock Road Connector Project; to authorize the transfer of

$711,459.16 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to

authorize the amendment of the 2025 Capital Improvements Budget; to

authorize the expenditure of $3,917,709.16 from the Recreation and

Parks Grant Fund and Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an

emergency. ($3,917,709.16)

SR-9

0126-2026

WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, & LABOR: DORANS, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR.

ALL MEMBERS

To authorize the Human Resources Interim Director to enter into

contract with Augustwenty LLC in support of professional services for

the city’s Strategic Roadmap and Central Service Departments

modernization efforts, including the support of the modernization and

standardization of our citywide Employee Onboarding; to waive the

competitive bidding requirements of Columbus City Codes; to authorize

the transfer from the General Fund (contingent on passage of Ord

2938-2025) to the Employee Benefits Fund of $208,500.00; to

authorize the appropriation of $208,500.00 within the Employee

Benefits Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $258,500.00 from the

Employee Benefits Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $200,000.00

from the Information Services Division Operating Fund or so much

thereof as may be necessary to pay the costs of said contract; and to

SR-10 0322-2026

declare an emergency. ($458,500.00)

WHEREAS, the City of Columbus has adopted a Citywide Strategic

Roadmap to guide enterprise operations, organizational culture, and

system modernization efforts in support of improved outcomes for

residents and employees; and

HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA,

VICE CHR.

ALL MEMBERS

To authorize the Board of Health to enter into contract with Crosbys

Drugs dba CDI Long Term Care, LLC for pharmaceutical distribution

services for the period January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026; to

waive the competitive bidding requirements of the Columbus City

Codes; to authorize the expenditure of $110,000.00 from the Health

Department Grants Fund to pay the costs thereof; and to declare an

emergency. ($110,000.00)

SR-11 0005-2026

To authorize the Board of Health to enter into initial contracts with the

following qualified vendors: AIDS Healthcare Foundation, Equitas

Health, Heart of Ohio Family Health Centers, The Research Institute at

Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus Neighborhood Health

Center, dba PrimaryOne Health and The Ohio State University to

authorize the Board of Health to modify those contracts if portions of

previously appropriated and encumbered funds are unused, and

reallocate unused funds amongst the initial vendors without the need

for additional legislation for the Ryan White Part A HIV Care Grant

Program for the provision of services allowable under the grant for

persons with HIV or AIDS in central Ohio; to authorize the expenditure

up to $3,149,139.00 from the Health Department Grants Fund to pay

the costs thereof; to waive the competitive bidding and contract

modification provisions of Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Codes;

and to declare an emergency. ($3,149,139.00)

SR-12 0052-2026

To authorize the Board of Health to enter into a contract with Imprivata,

Inc., for software services for the period of February 1, 2026, through

January 31, 2029, in an amount not to exceed $165,903.00; to

authorize the expenditure of $165,903.00 from the Health Department

Grant fund; to waive competitive bidding requirements; and to declare

an emergency. ($165,903.00)

SR-13 0106-2026

PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. ROSS, VICE CHR. ALL

MEMBERS

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter

into contract with Crosswalk, Inc. for the Crosswalk to Care program.

($0.00)

SR-14 3412-2025

To authorize the Director of Public Safety, on behalf of the Division of

Support Services, to enter into contracts with K.N.S. Services, Inc. for

maintenance services for the Neighborhood Safety Cameras; to waive

the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Code; to authorize

the expenditure of $285,000.00 from the general fund; and to declare

an emergency. ($285,000.00)

SR-15 0149-2026

To authorize an appropriation of $1,515,071.61 from the

unappropriated balance of the Police Continuing Professional Training

Fund for continuing professional training for the Division of Police; and

to declare an emergency. ($1,515,071.61)

SR-16 0269-2026

SR-17 0299-2026

To authorize the City Attorney, on behalf of the Department of Public

Utilities, to enter into contract with Edelson PC for special legal counsel

services regarding Legal Action pertaining to the lead water service

lines that are or were within the City’s drinking water infrastructure; and

to declare an emergency.

HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: ROSS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR.

ALL MEMBERS

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to forgive

the principal and accrued interest on a unit-by-unit basis for Fairview

Homes Limited Partnership on a HOME loan due to the City of

Columbus more than $ 1,982,895.03 as homes are sold to existing

tenants or low-income homebuyers; to reduce the interest rate on the

current balance of the loan to zero. ($1,982,895.03)

SR-18 0081-2026

SR-19 0082-2026

SR-20 0110-2026

SR-21 0116-2026

SR-22 0161-2026

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to forgive

the principal and accrued interest on a unit-by-unit basis for Levelgreen

Homes LLC on a HOME loan due to the City of Columbus totaling

approximately $1,300,620.85 as homes are sold to existing tenants or

low-income homebuyers; to reduce the interest rate on the current

balance of the loan to zero. ($1,300,620.85)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to forgive

the principal and accrued interest on a unit-by-unit basis for Kingsford

Homes Limited Partnership on a HOME loan due to the City of

Columbus in excess of $1,462,067.13 as homes are sold to existing

tenants or low-income homebuyers; to reduce the interest rate on the

current balance of the loan to zero. ($1,462,067.13)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to forgive

the principal and accrued interest on a unit-by-unit basis for Southside

Homes Limited Partnership on a HOME loan due to the City of

Columbus totaling approximately $2,134,432.21 as homes are sold to

existing tenants or low-income homebuyers; to reduce the interest rate

on the current balance of the loan to zero. ($2,134,432.21)

To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the

transfer of funds within the Affordable Housing Taxable Bond Fund; to

authorize the Director of Development to enter into a service contract

with Revere Roofing Company, Inc. for the Division of Housing’s Roof

Replacement Program, in an amount up to $150,000.00, using

Affordable Housing Taxable Bond funds; to waive the provisions of

Columbus City Codes Sections 111.14 and 329.09; to authorize the

transfer and expenditure of $150,000.00; to authorize the Director of

the Department of Development to enter into grant agreements,

including modifications if necessary, with homeowner participants in

the Roof Replacement Program if the total grant amount is greater than

$5,000.00, all without having to return to City Council for each project

under the Roof Replacement Program; to authorize reimbursement of

expenditures incurred prior to the creation of a Purchase Order from

and after January 1, 2026; to waive the competitive bidding provisions

of Columbus City Code; and to declare an emergency. ($150,000.00)

To create a Yes In God’s Backyard (YIGBY) Pilot Program and to

authorize the Directors of the Departments of Development, Building

and Zoning Services, Public Utilities, and Public Service to promulgate

rules and regulations as necessary to implement and administer that

program. ($0.00)

SR-23 0245-2026

PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR.

ALL MEMBERS

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction

contract with Danbert, Inc. for the Blueprint Miller Kelton Newton

Bedford Permeable Pavement, and Newton Bedford Water Line

Improvements projects; to authorize amendments to the 2025 Capital

Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of

up to $8,176,756.60 from the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund and

the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund for the contract; to

make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development

Authority approving loans for the project; and to authorize the

expenditure of up to $2,000.00 from the Sanitary Bond Fund to pay for

prevailing wage services. ($8,178,756.60)

SR-24 3418-2025

MBE Participation

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify

and increase the contract with Jacobs Engineering Group for the

JPWRP Digester Improvements project; to make this ordinance

contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a

loan for this project; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget;

to appropriate funds within the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund; and

to authorize an expenditure of up to $11,446,186.00 from the Water

Pollution Control Loan Fund to pay for the project. ($11,446,186.00)

SR-25 3441-2025

WBE Participation

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter

into a professional engineering services contract modification with

Arcadis U.S. Inc., for the Southerly Wastewater Treatment Plant

Variable Frequency Drives & Harmonic Filter Upgrade project; to

authorize the appropriation of funds in the WPCLF 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 $1,415,543.62 from the WPCLF Loan Fund. ($1,415,543.62)

SR-26 3450-2025

WBE Participation

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract

modification with Resource International for the Construction

Administration/Construction Inspection Services 2023-2025 contract for

the Blueprint Miller Kelton Newton Bedford Permeable Pavement and

Newton Bedford Water Line Improvements projects; to authorize an

amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the

appropriation and expenditure of up to $1,222,060.49 from the Water

Pollution Control Loan Fund and the Water Supply Revolving Loan

Account Fund for the contract; and to make this ordinance contingent

upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving loans for the

project. ($1,222,060.49)

SR-27 0001-2026

WBE Participation

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify

an existing contract with Bermex, Inc. to add additional funding to

provide Water Meter Reading Services for the Division of Water; and to

authorize the expenditure of $2,200,000.00 from the Water Operating

Fund. ($2,200,000.00)

SR-28 0006-2026

SR-29 0032-2026

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 Agreements for the

purchase of Sewer Treatment Chemicals for the Department of Public

Utilities; and to authorize the expenditure of $4,467,500.00 from the

Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund. ($4,467,500.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify

and increase the contract with Ascension Construction Solutions, LLC

for the Waste Water Treatment Facilities Professional Construction

Management Services project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025

Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of funds and

appropriation between projects in the Sanitary Bond Fund; and to

authorize an expenditure of up to $1,989,574.00 from the Sanitary

Bond Fund to pay for the contract modification. ($1,989,574.00)

SR-30 0033-2026

MBE Participation

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter

into a construction contract with Setterlin Building Company for the

Elevator Improvements project; and to authorize the expenditure of up

to $4,012,050.00 for the project. ($4,012,050.00)

SR-31 0035-2026

WBE Participation

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and

SR-32 0057-2026

Management to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting

from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract

Purchase Agreements for the purchase of Centrex and Data Services

for the Department of Public Utilities; and to authorize the expenditure

of $1,030,000.00 split among the Water, Electricity, and Sanitary

Sewer Operating Funds. ($1,030,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter

into a professional engineering services contract modification with

Hatch Associates Consultants, Inc., for the Southerly Water

Reclamation Plant Power System Upgrade and Safety Improvements

project; to authorize the appropriation of funds in the WPCLF Loan

Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water

Development Authority approving a loan for this project; and to

authorize an expenditure of up to $1,596,426.44 within the WPCLF

Loan Fund to pay for the contract modification. ($1,596,426.44)

SR-33 0058-2026

WBE Participation

RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS

WYCHE

To enact Chapter 181-Recycling Service Regulation-City Facilities.

Sponsors:

SR-34 0237-2026

Christopher Wyche

HARDIN

To amend existing sections 362.03, 362.053, 362.091, 362.096,

362.14, and 362.19 of Chapter 362 of the Columbus City Codes to

include amendments and enactments required by HB 96, 136th

General Assembly, concerning municipal income taxation. ($0.00)

SR-35 0012-2026

Sponsors:

Shannon G. Hardin

ADJOURNMENT

THERE WILL BE NO COUNCIL MEETING ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2026 IN

OBSERVANCE OF PRESIDENT'S DAY. THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF

COUNCIL WILL BE MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2026.