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Minutes - 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  
9 -  
Present:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, 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 Christopher Wyche, to  
Dispense with the reading of the Journal and Approve. The motion carried by  
the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE JOURNAL  
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE WAS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT  
PORTION OF THE AGENDA AND VOTED ON LATER IN THE MEETING:  
HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING ORDINANCE NO. 0074-2026  
COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS RECEIVED BY CITY CLERK'S OFFICE  
C0004-2026  
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THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE  
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 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  
Read and Filed  
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION  
DORANS  
0021X-2026  
2
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  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Melissa Green, that this  
Ceremonial Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
0022X-2026  
3
To Recognize, Honor and Celebrate Duane Casares on his Retirement  
from Directions for Youth & Families After 33 Years of Service and  
Leadership  
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  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Christopher Wyche, that this  
Ceremonial Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
ROSS  
0020X-2026  
4
To recognize, honor and celebrate Judge James Edward Green on his  
retirement from Franklin County Municipal Court.  
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 Nicholas Bankston, that this  
Ceremonial Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA  
FIRST READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION  
FR  
A motion was made by Shannon G. Hardin, seconded by Melissa Green, to  
waive the reading of the titles of first reading legislation. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, 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  
0111-2026  
FR-1  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
0159-2026  
FR-2  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
0164-2026  
0192-2026  
FR-3  
FR-4  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
0219-2026  
0221-2026  
FR-5  
FR-6  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
0223-2026  
FR-7  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR.  
DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
0146-2026  
FR-8  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute  
those documents necessary for the City to grant 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)  
Read for the First Time  
0294-2026  
FR-9  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR.  
WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
0118-2026  
FR-10  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. BARROSO DE  
PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
0312-2026  
FR-11  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. ROSS, VICE CHR. ALL  
MEMBERS  
0213-2026  
FR-12  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: ROSS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
0364-2026  
FR-13  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
0034-2026  
FR-14  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this  
ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase  
Agreements for the purchase of wood 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)  
Read for the First Time  
0040-2026  
FR-15  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
0053-2026  
FR-16  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
0060-2026  
FR-17  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
0104-2026  
FR-18  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
0120-2026  
FR-19  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
0139-2026  
0141-2026  
0158-2026  
0162-2026  
FR-20  
FR-21  
FR-22  
FR-23  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
0169-2026  
0174-2026  
FR-24  
FR-25  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
0179-2026  
0186-2026  
0191-2026  
FR-26  
FR-27  
FR-28  
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 $350,000.00 from  
the Sewer Operating Fund. ($350,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
0194-2026  
0196-2026  
FR-29  
FR-30  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
0215-2026  
FR-31  
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  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
0238-2026  
FR-32  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
0244-2026  
FR-33  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
0249-2026  
FR-34  
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 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)  
Read for the First Time  
0279-2026  
FR-35  
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)  
Read for the First Time  
CA  
CONSENT ACTIONS  
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION:  
BARROSO DE PADILLA  
0030X-2026  
0031X-2026  
CA-1  
CA-2  
To Celebrate and Recognize Schreiner Ace Hardware on the Occasion  
of Its 80th Anniversary  
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  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
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  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
DORANS  
0029X-2026  
CA-3  
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  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
0090-2026  
CA-4  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0129-2026  
0151-2026  
CA-5  
CA-6  
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)  
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 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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0163-2026  
0171-2026  
0181-2026  
0182-2026  
0200-2026  
CA-7  
CA-8  
CA-9  
CA-10  
CA-11  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
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)  
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 Sodium Hypochlorite with Bonded  
Chemical, Inc.; 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 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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0220-2026  
0233-2026  
CA-12  
CA-13  
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)  
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 Ferric Chloride with Kemira Water  
Solutions, Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00; and to declare an  
emergency. ($1.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0239-2026  
0282-2026  
CA-14  
CA-15  
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 item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0303-2026  
0306-2026  
0386-2026  
CA-16  
CA-17  
CA-18  
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)  
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 Soda Ash with Bonded Chemicals,  
Inc.; 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 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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS:  
BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
0225-2026  
CA-19  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR.  
DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
3502-2025  
CA-20  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0045-2026  
CA-21  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0113-2026  
CA-22  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0190-2026  
CA-23  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0302-2026  
CA-24  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR.  
WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
3335-2025  
CA-25  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
3336-2025  
CA-26  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
3389-2025  
CA-27  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0072-2026  
CA-28  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0078-2026  
CA-29  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0079-2026  
CA-30  
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract  
with Greenscapes Landscape Company, Inc. for the Street Trees -  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0080-2026  
CA-31  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0119-2026  
CA-32  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0124-2026  
CA-33  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0125-2026  
0127-2026  
CA-34  
CA-35  
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)  
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 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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0273-2026  
CA-36  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify 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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, & LABOR: DORANS, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
0150-2026  
CA-37  
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 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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. BARROSO DE  
PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
0102-2026  
CA-38  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0176-2026  
CA-39  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0201-2026  
CA-40  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. ROSS, VICE CHR. ALL  
MEMBERS  
0019-2026  
0050-2026  
CA-41  
CA-42  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0289-2026  
CA-43  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: ROSS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
0083-2026  
0109-2026  
0115-2026  
CA-44  
CA-45  
CA-46  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0157-2026  
0224-2026  
CA-47  
CA-48  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0284-2026  
CA-49  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
3458-2025  
0038-2026  
0039-2026  
CA-50  
CA-51  
CA-52  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this  
ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase  
Agreements for the purchase of 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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this  
ordinance with the appropriate 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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0044-2026  
CA-53  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0047-2026  
CA-54  
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 mainline parts, materials, and water  
meters; and to authorize the expenditure of $280,000.00 within the Water  
Operating Fund. ($280,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0051-2026  
CA-55  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0059-2026  
CA-56  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0091-2026  
0100-2026  
CA-57  
CA-58  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0117-2026  
0130-2026  
0333-2026  
CA-59  
CA-60  
CA-61  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
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)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
APPOINTMENTS  
A0016-2026  
A0017-2026  
A0018-2026  
CA-62  
CA-63  
CA-64  
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).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
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).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
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).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
Approval of the Consent Agenda  
A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Nicholas Bankston,  
including all the preceding items marked as having been approved on the  
Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, 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  
FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
0029-2026  
SR-1  
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)  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer,  
that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
0274-2026  
SR-2  
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)  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer,  
that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
0323-2026  
SR-3  
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)  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer,  
that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, 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  
0054-2026  
SR-4  
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)  
A motion was made by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, seconded by Nancy  
Day-Achauer, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
0063-2026  
SR-5  
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 -  
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)  
A motion was made by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, seconded by Nancy  
Day-Achauer, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
0073-2026  
SR-6  
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)  
A motion was made by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, seconded by Nancy  
Day-Achauer, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
0089-2026  
SR-7  
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)  
A motion was made by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, seconded by Nancy  
Day-Achauer, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, 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  
0103-2026  
SR-8  
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)  
A motion was made by Nancy Day-Achauer, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De  
Padilla, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
0126-2026  
SR-9  
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)  
A motion was made by Nancy Day-Achauer, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De  
Padilla, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, 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  
0322-2026  
SR-10  
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 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  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Christopher Wyche, that this  
Ordinance be Amended as submitted to the Clerk. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Christopher Wyche, that this  
Ordinance be Approved as Amended. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, 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  
0005-2026  
SR-11  
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)  
A motion was made by Melissa Green, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De  
Padilla, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
0052-2026  
SR-12  
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)  
A motion was made by Melissa Green, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De  
Padilla, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
0106-2026  
SR-13  
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)  
A motion was made by Melissa Green, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De  
Padilla, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
RECESS  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Christopher Wyche,  
to Motion to Recess the Regular Meeting. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
RECESSED AT 6:31 PM  
RECONVENE  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla,  
to Motion to Reconvene the Regular Meeting. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
RECONVENED AT 7:36 PM  
PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. ROSS, VICE CHR. ALL  
MEMBERS  
3412-2025  
SR-14  
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)  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Melissa Green, that  
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
0149-2026  
SR-15  
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)  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Melissa Green, that  
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
0269-2026  
SR-16  
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)  
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:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
0299-2026  
SR-17  
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.  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Nicholas Bankston,  
that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, 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  
0081-2026  
0082-2026  
0110-2026  
0116-2026  
SR-19  
SR-20  
SR-21  
SR-22  
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)  
A motion was made by Tiara Ross, seconded by Nicholas Bankston, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
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)  
A motion was made by Tiara Ross, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
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)  
A motion was made by Tiara Ross, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
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)  
A motion was made by Tiara Ross, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
0161-2026  
SR-23  
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)  
A motion was made by Tiara Ross, seconded by Christopher Wyche, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
0245-2026  
SR-24  
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)  
A motion was made by Tiara Ross, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla,  
that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
0074-2026  
SR-18  
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. ($1,359,770.66)  
A motion was made by Tiara Ross, seconded by Christopher Wyche, that this  
Ordinance be Amended as submitted to the Clerk. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
A motion was made by Tiara Ross, seconded by Christopher Wyche, that this  
Ordinance be Approved as Amended. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, 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  
3418-2025  
SR-25  
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)  
A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer,  
that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
3441-2025  
SR-26  
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)  
A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer,  
that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
3450-2025  
SR-27  
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)  
A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer,  
that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
0001-2026  
SR-28  
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)  
A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer,  
that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
0006-2026  
SR-29  
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)  
A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer,  
that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
0032-2026  
SR-30  
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)  
A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De  
Padilla, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
0033-2026  
SR-31  
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)  
A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer,  
that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
0035-2026  
SR-32  
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)  
A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer,  
that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
0057-2026  
SR-33  
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 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)  
A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer,  
that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
0058-2026  
SR-34  
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)  
A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer,  
that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
WYCHE  
0237-2026  
To enact Chapter 181-Recycling Service Regulation-City Facilities.  
SR-35  
Christopher Wyche  
Sponsors:  
A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De  
Padilla, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
HARDIN  
0012-2026  
SR-36  
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)  
Shannon G. Hardin  
Sponsors:  
A motion was made by Shannon G. Hardin, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer,  
that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
ADJOURNMENT  
A motion was made by Nancy Day-Achauer, seconded by Nicholas Bankston, to  
adjourn this Regular Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
ADJOURNED AT 8:34 PM  
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.