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Minutes - Final  
Columbus City Council  
Monday, April 27, 2026  
5:00 PM  
City Council Chambers, Rm 231  
REGULAR MEETING NO. 21 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, APRIL 27, 2026  
at 5:00 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.  
CALL TO ORDER 5:29 PM  
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 Emmanuel V. Remy, 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  
Council President Stated, “There is one correction to the April 20th Journal,  
referenced by the City Clerk. The City Clerk read the number for Ordinance  
0922-2026 as 0992-2026. If there are no other additions or corrections to the  
Journal, the Journal is approved.”  
COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS RECEIVED BY CITY CLERK'S OFFICE  
C0018-2026  
1
THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE  
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 2026  
New Type: C-1, C-2  
To: SHAH 3 INC  
4755 Refugee Rd  
Columbus, OH 43232  
Permit #: 08019035-1  
New Type: D-2  
To: Born on Third Limited Partnership  
Harlem Road/Maison  
6899 Harlem Road  
Columbus, OH 43081  
Permit #: 10012757-1  
Transfer Type: D-5  
To: Greene Appell Hilliard LLC  
Pastimes Hilliard  
1515 Hilliard Rome RD  
Columbus, OH 43228  
From: 1515 JOES HILLIARD INC  
AVERAGE JOES PUB & GRILLE  
1515 Hilliard Rome RD  
Columbus, OH 43228  
Permit #: 10009545-1  
Transfer Type: D-5  
To: BICHHU LLC  
AMARA  
229 Civic Center Drive  
Columbus, OH 43215  
From: EVA LLC  
SPECK  
15 E Winter ST  
Delaware, OH 43015  
Permit #: 10015416-1  
Stock LLC Type: D-5, D-5  
To: FORE HOSPITALITY LLC  
3900 Westerville RD  
Columbus, OH 43224  
Permit #: 02815090-1  
Transfer Type: D-5  
To: 3 Heathens  
Mugsys Pub & Patio  
1040 Rome Hilliard Rd  
Columbus, OH 43228  
From: PWORLEY LLC  
PWORLEY LLC  
1040 ROME HILLIARD RD  
Columbus, OH 43228  
Permit #: 10008967-2  
Advertise Date: 5/2/2026  
Agenda Date: 4/27/2026  
Return Date: 5/7/2026  
Read and Filed  
APPOINTMENT OF CITY AUDITOR  
Council President Hardin stated, "Does someone have a nomination for our  
City Auditor of Columbus?"  
Councilmember Barroso de Padilla stated, “Due to the resignation of City  
Auditor, Megan Kilgore, effective May 4, 2026, creating a vacancy in the office  
of City Auditor, I move pursuant to City Charter Sec. 87-2 that Jacquelin  
Lewis be appointed to the position of City Auditor effective May 4, 2026.”  
Councilmember Bankston also moved to nominate Garrett Patterson for the  
Auditor position.  
Councilmember Tiara Ross seconded Councilmember Barroso de Padilla's  
motion. The Clerk called the roll by voice.  
AFFIRMATIVE: 9  
NEGATIVE: 0  
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION  
ROSS  
0095X-2026  
To Recognize and Celebrate April as Fair Housing Month in Columbus  
2
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 Emmanuel V. Remy, 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  
0118X-2026  
LA  
To commemorate the Central Ohio Restored Citizens’ Collaborative  
(CORCC) Reentry Week April 20th-24th, 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  
A motion was made by Tiara Ross, 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  
WYCHE  
0110X-2026  
To recognize and celebrate Arbor Day in Columbus, Ohio.  
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Sponsors:  
Christopher Wyche, Nicholas Bankston, Barroso de Padilla, Nancy  
Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel V. Remy, Tiara  
Ross and Shannon G. Hardin  
A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy,  
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  
RECESS 6:29 PM  
A motion was made by Melissa Green, 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  
RECONVENE 6:57 PM  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Christopher Wyche,  
to Motion to Reconvene the Regular Meeting. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
1 - Rob Dorans  
8 -  
Absent@vote:  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer,  
Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and  
Shannon Hardin  
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA  
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE WAS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT  
PORTION OF THE AGENDA AND VOTED ON LATER IN THE MEETING.  
Neighborhoods, Recreation & Parks: Ordinance #1128-2026  
FIRST READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION  
FR  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Tiara Ross, to waive  
the reading of the titles of first reading legislation. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
1 - Rob Dorans  
Absent@vote:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer,  
Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and  
Shannon Hardin  
FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
0986-2026  
FR-1  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and  
Management, on behalf of the Facilities Management Division, to enter  
into contract with The Scherzinger Corporation for pest control services;  
to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes,  
Chapter 329; and to authorize the expenditure of $55,152.00 from the  
General Fund. ($55,152.00)  
Read for the First Time  
1062-2026  
FR-2  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and  
Management, on behalf of the Facilities Management Division, to enter  
into a contract with Black Bronco Construction for the Municipal Court  
Building Restroom Renovation Project; to authorize an amendment to the  
2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer and  
expenditure of $100,000.00 within the Construction Management Capital  
Improvement Fund. ($100,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
1144-2026  
FR-3  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a  
Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Towing Services for  
City Owned Vehicles with Pro-Tow Inc.; and to authorize the expenditure  
of $1.00. ($1.00)  
Read for the First Time  
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS:  
BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
0985-2026  
FR-4  
FR-5  
To accept the application (AN25-021) of Dublin MHP LLC for the  
annexation of certain territory containing 4.46± acres in Washington  
Township. ($0.00)  
Read for the First Time  
0999-2026  
To accept the application (AN25-027) of Joseph R. and Lexie C. Blalock,  
Richard C. Wolf, and Bruce L., Andrea V., Robert B., and Karen L. Minto  
for the annexation of certain territory containing 15.4± acres in Jefferson  
Township. ($0.00)  
Read for the First Time  
1170-2026  
FR-6  
To dissolve the Enterprise Zone Agreement with RM Biltrite LLC,  
Watkins Road LLC and QRRI, Inc. (collectively, referred to as  
“ENTERPRISE”), and to direct the Director of the Department of  
Development to notify, as necessary, the local and state tax authorities of  
the dissolution. ($0.00)  
Read for the First Time  
1171-2026  
FR-7  
To dissolve the Enterprise Zone Agreement with JBG Enterprise, LLC  
and America’s Floor Source, LLC (collectively, referred to as  
“enterprise”), and to direct the Director of the Department of  
Development to notify, as necessary, the local and state tax authorities of  
the dissolution. ($0.00)  
Read for the First Time  
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR.  
DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
1110-2026  
1148-2026  
1183-2026  
FR-8  
FR-9  
FR-10  
To dedicate a tract of real property owned by the City of Columbus as  
road right-of-way; to name said public right-of way as Olentangy River  
Road. ($0.00)  
Read for the First Time  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute  
those documents necessary for the transfer of a 0.036 acre portion of  
right-of-way near 1567 Richmond Ave to Kirsten Richards. ($0.00)  
Read for the First Time  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute  
those documents necessary for the transfer of a 0.022 acre portion of  
right-of-way near 1485 Sunbury Rd to Husam Abu-Obeid. ($0.00)  
Read for the First Time  
NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR.  
WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
1070-2026  
FR-11  
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract  
Theatrical Payroll Service of Central Ohio, Inc. for professional  
stagehand services for events and programs including the 2026 Jazz and  
Rib Fest and 2026 CBUS Soul Fest; to authorize the expenditure of  
$78,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund and to waive  
competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code. ($78,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
1071-2026  
FR-12  
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to exercise an option  
to renew the contract for year two (2) and add funding in the amount of  
$54,000.00, with Event Approvals, Inc. to provide permit management  
system and application services for the Office of Special Events; to  
authorize the expenditure of $54,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks  
Operating Fund. ($54,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
1072-2026  
1073-2026  
FR-13  
FR-14  
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract  
with Springfield Acme Electric Co. for Temporary Utility Services for  
2026 Jazz and Rib Fest and 2026 CBUS Soul Fest; to authorize the  
expenditure of $68,750.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating  
Fund. ($68,750.00)  
Read for the First Time  
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract  
with GU Event Staffing LLC for Festival Event Staffing Services for the  
2026 Jazz and Rib Fest, 2026 CBUS Soul Fest and the 2026  
WinterFest; to authorize the expenditure of $68,000.00 from the  
Recreation and Parks Operating Fund. ($68,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, & LABOR: DORANS, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
0988-2026  
FR-15  
FR-16  
To authorize the Interim Director of the Human Resources Department to  
enter into a contract with CTI Audit Solutions, Inc. from May 18th, 2026  
through April 30th, 2029; and to authorize the expenditure of  
$175,000.00 from the Employee Benefits Fund, or so much thereof as  
may be necessary to pay the costs of said contract. ($175,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
1120-2026  
To authorize the Director of the Office of Education to enter into a  
contract with Learning Circle Software, LLC to provide ongoing technical  
support for the CeeHiVE data platform, a program necessary to achieve  
the Mayor’s goal that every 4-year-old in Columbus has access to a  
high-quality pre-kindergarten education; to waive the competitive bidding  
provisions of the Columbus City Codes; and to authorize the expenditure  
of $226,375.00 from the General Fund. ($226,375.00)  
Read for the First Time  
HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. BARROSO DE  
PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
1050-2026  
FR-17  
To authorize the Board of Health to modify an existing contract with  
Mahogany Search partners. ($0.00)  
Read for the First Time  
HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: ROSS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
1189-2026  
FR-18  
This ordinance authorizes the expenditure in an amount up to  
$1,200,000.00 of HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME)  
grant funds ($200,000.00 from the 2023 grant and $1,000,000.00 from  
the 2024 grant) from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban  
Development and also authorizes the Director of the Department of  
Development to execute a commitment letter, loan agreement,  
promissory note, mortgage, and restrictive convent with Opportunity  
Pointe I Limited Partnership for the Opportunity Pointe I project.  
($1,200,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
1191-2026  
FR-19  
This ordinance authorizes the expenditure in an amount up to  
$1,200,000.00 of HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME)  
grant funds ($200,000.00 from the 2023 grant and $1,000,000.00 from  
the 2024 grant) from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban  
Development and also authorizes the Director of the Department of  
Development to execute a commitment letter, loan agreement,  
promissory note, mortgage, and restrictive convent with Opportunity  
Pointe II Limited Partnership for the Opportunity Pointe I project.  
($1,200,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
0872-2026  
FR-20  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and increase  
funding for an engineering agreement with EP Ferris & Associates, Inc.,  
for professional engineering services for the Petzinger Road Stormwater  
Improvements project; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget;  
to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within  
the Storm Bond Fund; and to authorize an expenditure of up to  
$56,839.94 for the contract modification. ($56,839.94)  
Read for the First Time  
0989-2026  
FR-21  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this  
ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract/Purchase  
Agreement for the procurement of APC Smart-UPS SRTs; and to  
authorize the expenditure of $83,908.00 from the Information Services  
Operating Fund. ($83,908.00)  
Read for the First Time  
0950-2026  
FR-22  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a professional engineering services contract with Arcadis US, Inc. for the  
DOSD Storm Pump Stations--Construction project; to authorize an  
amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the  
appropriation of funds within the Storm Revolving Loan Fund; to authorize  
this contract to be funded with a loan from the Water Pollution Control  
Loan Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water  
Development Authority approving a loan for this project; and to authorize  
the expenditure of up to $1,040,794.17 from the Storm Revolving Loan  
Fund for the contract. ($1,040,794.17)  
Read for the First Time  
1023-2026  
1039-2026  
FR-23  
FR-24  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify  
the indefinite quantity agreement with JDM Services, LLC dba Frank  
Road Recycling Solutions for Clean Fill Disposal Site Services. ($0.00)  
Read for the First Time  
To authorize the City Attorney to spend City funds to acquire and accept  
in good faith certain fee simple and lesser real estate, and to contract for  
associated professional services, in order for the Department of Public  
Utilities to timely complete capital improvement projects; to authorize an  
amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the  
transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Sanitary  
Bond Fund, within the Storm Bond Fund, within the Water Bond Fund,  
and within the Electricity Bond Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of  
up to $190,000.00 from those bond funds. ($190,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
1093-2026  
1134-2026  
1156-2026  
FR-25  
FR-26  
FR-27  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to enter into a  
sole source contract with Schneider Electric Smart Grid Solutions LLC  
for infrastructure software maintenance and support, in accordance with  
sole source provisions in the Columbus City Codes; and to authorize the  
expenditure of $52,800.85 from the Department of Technology,  
Information Services Operating Fund. ($52,800.85)  
Read for the First Time  
To authorize the Director of Columbus Water and Power to pay the State  
of Ohio Treasurer, Department of Natural Resources, for operation and  
maintenance services and water entitlement costs for withdrawing water  
from the Alum Creek Reservoir for the Division of Water; to authorize the  
expenditure of $1,383,585.54 from the Water Operating Fund.  
($1,383,585.54)  
Read for the First Time  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract  
renewal with Woolpert, Inc. for the implementation of a Cityworks Asset  
Management System for the Department of Public Utilities. ($0.00)  
Read for the First Time  
RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
BANKSTON  
1000-2026  
FR-28  
To amend Chapter 153 of the Columbus City Codes to provide technical  
corrections and clarify the role and operation of the Information  
Technology Investment and Planning Committee. ($0.00)  
Nicholas Bankston  
Sponsors:  
Read for the First Time  
DAY-ACHAUER  
0944-2026  
FR-29  
To enact Section 2327.21 of the Columbus City Codes to prohibit  
feeding deer. ($0.00)  
Nancy Day-Achauer  
Sponsors:  
Read for the First Time  
CA  
CONSENT ACTIONS  
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION:  
BARROSO DE PADILLA  
0113X-2026  
CA-1  
To recognize Michelle May for 37 years of service at the Ohio  
Department of Transportation and 20 years of exceptional leadership in  
roadway and traffic safety  
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.  
WYCHE  
0111X-2026  
CA-2  
CA-3  
To recognize the work of The Impact Solar Initiative and celebrate the  
ribbon cutting of its newest solar project at Bridgeway Academy.  
Sponsors:  
Christopher Wyche, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla,  
Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel V.  
Remy, Tiara Ross and Shannon G. Hardin  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0112X-2026  
To honor the meaningful work of the Ohio Environmental Council and  
celebrate its 2026 Green Gala.  
Sponsors:  
Christopher Wyche, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla,  
Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel V.  
Remy, Tiara Ross and Shannon G. Hardin  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
HARDIN  
0108X-2026  
CA-4  
CA-5  
To celebrate and recognize Kris Jackson for his extraordinary service to  
the Central Ohio Community  
Sponsors:  
Shannon G. Hardin, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla,  
Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel V.  
Remy, Tiara Ross and Christopher Wyche  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0109X-2026  
To honor and recognize April 23rd as Granville T. Woods day in the City  
of Columbus  
Sponsors:  
Shannon G. Hardin, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla,  
Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel V.  
Remy, Tiara Ross and Christopher Wyche  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
0970-2026  
CA-6  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and  
Management, on behalf of the Department of Technology and various city  
agencies, to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from  
this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract/Purchase  
Agreements with Brown Enterprise Solutions, CDWC LLC (CDW LLC),  
US Laser, Law and Order Technology, and E2 Optics for the  
procurement of desktop computers and computer-related products; to  
authorize an expenditure from the Department of Technology, Information  
Services Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($630,550.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1019-2026  
1054-2026  
CA-7  
CA-8  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a  
contract for the option to purchase Fire Textbooks, eBooks and Training  
Materials with John D. Preuer & Associates, 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 two (2)  
contracts for the option to purchase Combination Lock Boxes and  
Trigger Locks with Vance Outdoors Inc. and American Native  
Contracting LLC.; to authorize the expenditure of $2.00; and to declare  
an emergency. ($2.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1283-2026  
CA-9  
To amend ordinance 0548-2026 by increasing the grant agreement with  
Restoring Our Own Through Transformation (R.O.O.T.T.); to authorize an  
appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives  
subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($100,000.00)  
Nicholas Bankston  
Sponsors:  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS:  
BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
0763-2026  
CA-10  
CA-11  
To authorize the expenditure in an amount up to $24,769.68 from the  
Land Management Fund for the lease of office space at 845 Parsons  
Avenue; to authorize the payment of the lease expenditures prior to the  
issuance of the purchase order beginning February 1, 2026; and to  
declare an emergency. ($24,769.68)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0997-2026  
To authorize the amendment of the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to  
authorize the transfer between projects within the Development Taxable  
Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of Development to enter into a  
capital improvement grant agreement in an amount up to $225,000.00  
with Big Brother’s Big Sisters of Central Ohio, Inc. to continue the  
renovation of the new downtown headquarters location; to authorize the  
expenditure in an amount up to $225,000.00 within the Development  
Taxable Bond Fund; to authorize the advancement of funding on a  
predetermined schedule; and to declare an emergency. ($225,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0998-2026  
1003-2026  
CA-12  
CA-13  
To set forth a statement of municipal services and zoning conditions to  
be provided to the area contained in a proposed annexation (AN26-005)  
of 167.2± Acres in Madison Township to the city of Columbus as  
required by the Ohio Revised Code and to declare an emergency.  
($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of Development to modify and extend the  
existing Insurance Brokerage and Engineering Services Contract with  
USI Insurance Services, LLC; to authorize the Director of Development to  
expend funds to bind the City's insurance program for the extension term  
commencing August 1, 2026 and terminating October 31, 2026; to  
authorize the additional expenditure of up to $166,149.00; and to declare  
an emergency. ($166,149.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1064-2026  
CA-14  
To set forth a statement of municipal services and zoning conditions to  
be provided to the area contained in a proposed annexation (AN26-002)  
of 1.681± Acres in Jackson Township to the city of Columbus as required  
by the Ohio Revised Code and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1135-2026  
CA-15  
To authorize the Director of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion to enter  
into an advanced-pay grant agreement for $25,000.00 with Freedom  
Equity, Inc., non-profit organization, in support of a small business  
development platform; to authorize a transfer within the General Fund; to  
authorize the expenditure of $25,000.00 from the 2026 General Fund  
Budget; and to declare an emergency. ($25,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1280-2026  
CA-16  
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with The  
Women’s Center for Economic Opportunity in support of their Aspire  
Business Accelerator program; to authorize the reimbursement of  
qualifying expenses incurred prior to the creation of the purchase order;  
to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood  
Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($40,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR.  
DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
0083X-2026  
CA-17  
CA-18  
To declare the City’s necessity and intent to appropriate and accept  
certain fee simple title and lesser real estate in order to complete the E.  
Broad Street Improvements Phase 1 Project, and to declare an  
emergency. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1029-2026  
To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the  
Director of Public Service to contribute additional funding to the Ohio  
Department of Transportation in support of improvements to Easton  
Way; to authorize the expenditure of up to $82,860.00 from the Streets  
and Highways Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($82,860.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1032-2026  
1095-2026  
CA-19  
CA-20  
To accept various deeds for parcels of real property to be used as road  
rights-of-way; to dedicate these parcels as public rights-of-way; and to  
name said rights-of-way as described within this Ordinance. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the City Auditor to transfer funds between projects within the  
Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to authorize the City Attorney's Office,  
Real Estate Division, to contract for professional services relative to the  
acquisition of fee simple title and lesser interests in and to property  
needed for the Intersection - Roberts Road at Frazell Road-Spindler  
Road project; to authorize the City Attorney's Office, Real Estate  
Division, to negotiate with property owners to acquire the additional  
rights of way necessary to complete this project; to authorize the  
expenditure of $750,000.00 from the Streets & Highways Bond Fund to  
pay for the project; and to declare an emergency. ($750,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR.  
WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
0956-2026  
CA-21  
CA-22  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to extend  
an existing grant agreement with the Young Men’s Christian Association  
of Central Ohio (YMCA) through December 31, 2026. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1090-2026  
To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks and the  
Director of Development to enter into Second Amended and Restated  
Agreement with the Franklin County Commissioners; to authorize the  
Director of Recreation and Parks and the Director of Development to  
amend its existing lease for a 11.75 acre portion of Franklin Park known  
as the Community Gardens; to authorize the Director of Recreation and  
Parks and the Director of Development to amend its existing easement  
of Franklin Park related to park maintenance and operations; and to  
declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1186-2026  
CA-24  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into  
contracts for the option to purchase Irrigation Parts with Jerry Pate Turf  
and Irrigation, Inc., and SiteOne Landscape Supply LLC; to authorize the  
expenditure of $2.00; and to declare an emergency. ($2.00).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, & LABOR: DORANS, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
1047-2026  
CA-25  
To authorize and direct the City Auditor to appropriate and transfer funds  
in the amount of $147,625.06 from the Department of Recreation and  
Parks, Recreation and Parks Operating Fund, to the Department of  
Human Resources, Employee Benefits Fund for two employees  
transferring from the Department of Recreation and Parks to the  
Department of Human Resources; to authorize and direct the City Auditor  
to transfer funds in the amount of $84,849.45 from the Office of Diversity  
& Inclusion to the Department of Human Resources General Fund for one  
employee and programming expenses transferring from the Office of  
Diversity & Inclusion to the Department of Human Resources; and to  
declare an emergency. ($232,474.51)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1145-2026  
CA-26  
To amend Ord. 3304-2025, passed by Columbus City Council on  
January 12, 2026, to authorize the Director of the Mayor’s Office of  
Education to allow for expenses incurred prior to the purchase order,  
starting August 1, 2025; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. ROSS, VICE CHR. ALL  
MEMBERS  
1045-2026  
CA-27  
CA-28  
To authorize the Public Safety Director and the Director of Finance and  
Management to modify past, present and future contract(s) and purchase  
orders from Continental Office Furniture Corporation to Creative Office  
Pavilion, LLC, and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1187-2026  
To authorize and direct the Administrative and Presiding Judge of the  
Franklin County Municipal Court to enter into contract with Favor Farms  
Foundation for the provision of female housing to authorize the  
expenditure of up to an amount not to exceed $97,010.00 from the grant  
fund; and to declare an emergency. ($97,010.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1288-2026  
CA-29  
To authorize the Director of the Office of Violence Prevention to enter into  
advance-pay grant agreements with 12 local registered 501c3 non-profit  
organizations in support of spring youth programming; to authorize the  
expenditure; and to declare an emergency. ($156,800.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: ROSS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
1037-2026  
CA-30  
To authorize the Director of Development to enter into a not-for-profit  
service contract with The Homeless Families Foundation, a social  
service agency in an amount up to $90,000.00 for the Vacated Tenant  
Services program; to authorize the payment for reasonable food and  
non-alcoholic beverages as part of the standard operating costs; to  
authorize expenses incurred prior to purchase order execution, beginning  
April 1, 2026; to authorize expenditure in an amount up to $90,000.00;  
and to declare an emergency. ($90,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1059-2026  
CA-31  
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a sponsorship with ULI- The  
Urban Land Institute (ULI) for an upcoming housing forum; authorize the  
payment for reasonable food and non-alcoholic beverages as part of the  
conference sponsorship; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure  
within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund. ($25,000.00)  
Shannon G. Hardin  
Sponsors:  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1065-2026  
CA-32  
To authorize the Director of Development to execute a grant agreement  
with Community Mediation Services of Central Ohio a not-for-profit social  
service agency in an amount up to $300,000.00 to provide operating  
support to continue mediation services at eviction court to prevent  
eviction, homelessness, and help at-at risk residents negotiate viable  
agreements in court.; to authorize expenses incurred prior to purchase  
order execution, beginning April 1, 2026; to authorize expenditure in an  
amount up to $300,000.00; and to declare an emergency. ($300,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
1089-2026  
CA-33  
To authorize the Director of Development to execute grant agreements  
with seven not-for-profit, social service agencies in an amount up to  
$965,250.00 for the Resilient Housing Initiative; to authorize the payment  
for reasonable food and non-alcoholic beverages; to authorize expenses  
incurred prior to purchase order execution, beginning April 1, 2026; to  
authorize the advancement of funds on a pre-determined schedule  
provided in the terms of the agreement; to authorize expenditure in an  
amount up to $965,250.00; and to declare an emergency. ($965,250.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
0082X-2026  
CA-34  
CA-35  
To declare the City’s necessity and intent to appropriate and accept  
certain fee simple title and/or lesser real estate in order to complete the  
4600 Kenny Road Sewer Reconstruction Project. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0601-2026  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into contracts with  
West Granville Road Owner, LLC, for the lining of sewer lines for the  
OSU Airport East - McVey East and West Mainline and Lateral  
Rehabilitation project; to authorize the Department of Public Utilities to  
seek reimbursement from West Granville Road Owner, LLC, for  
construction inspection administration and inspection costs incurred for  
the work; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0673-2026  
CA-36  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute those documents  
necessary to enter into a reimbursement agreement with Clinton  
Township relative to the City’s Chesapeake Avenue Area Water Line  
Improvements project. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0689-2026  
CA-37  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute those documents  
necessary to enter into a reimbursement agreement with the Franklin  
County Engineer’s Office to relocate an eight-inch water main near the  
Seventeenth Avenue and Interstate 670 area; to amend the 2025 Capital  
Improvement Budget; and to authorize the expenditure of up to  
$125,000.00 from the Water Bond Fund. ($125,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0957-2026  
1097-2026  
CA-38  
CA-39  
To authorize the City Attorney, on behalf of the Department of Columbus  
Water and Power to modify a contract with Bricker Graydon LLP to add  
additional funding for special legal services related to the Home Road  
Water Plant; to authorize the expenditure of $250,000.00 from the Water  
Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($250,000.00)  
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 Fairbanks Morse and Layne Pump  
Parts and Repair Service with The Henry P. Thompson Company LLC.;  
to authorize the expenditure of $1.00; and to declare an emergency.  
($1.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
APPOINTMENTS  
A0081-2026  
A0082-2026  
A0083-2026  
CA-40  
CA-41  
CA-42  
Appointment of Lark Mallory, Mallory Economic Development Advisors,  
LLC,8108 Slate Ridge Blvd. Reynoldsburg, OH 43068 to serve on the  
Community Shelter Board replacing Michael Stevens, to fill an unexpired  
term ending 6/30/26 and with a new term expiration date of June 30,  
2029. (resume attached)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
Reappointment of Frederic Bertley, Ph.D., President and CEO, Center of  
Science and Industry (COSI), 333 West Broad Street, Columbus, OH  
43215, to serve on the Columbus Regional Airport Authority Board of  
Directors, with a new term expiration date of December 31, 2029.  
(resume attached)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
Reappointment of David Mitchell, Nationwide Insurance, 4243 Trabue  
Rd. Columbus, OH 43228 to serve on the Franklin County Planning  
Commission with a new term expiration date of October 31, 2028.  
(resume attached)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
Approval of the Consent Agenda  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Christopher Wyche,  
including all the preceding items marked as having been approved on the  
Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote  
1 - Rob Dorans  
8 -  
Absent@vote:  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer,  
Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and  
Shannon Hardin  
SR  
EMERGENCY, POSTPONED AND 2ND READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION  
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR.  
DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
0924-2026  
SR-1  
To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds  
within the Street and Highway Improvement Fund; to authorize the  
Director of Public Service to enter into a contract modification with  
Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. in connection with the Intersection -  
Hilliard Rome Road at Renner Road project; and to authorize the  
expenditure of up to $1,000,000.00 from the Street and Highway  
Improvement Fund to pay for the project. ($1,000,000.00)  
A motion was made by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, seconded by Christopher  
Wyche, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
1 - Rob Dorans  
8 -  
Absent@vote:  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer,  
Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and  
Shannon Hardin  
1048-2026  
SR-2  
To authorize the transfer of appropriation within the Municipal Motor  
Vehicle License Tax Fund; to authorize the transfer of appropriation and  
cash from the Street Construction, Maintenance, and Repair Fund to the  
Municipal Motor Vehicle License Tax Fund; to authorize the Director of  
the Department of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with  
the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) and yet to be named  
vendors for the purchase of rock salt based on the terms of a cooperative  
purchase contract to be established by the Ohio Department of  
Transportation; to authorize the Director of Finance and Management to  
establish purchase orders for rock salt; to authorize the expenditure of up  
to $2,688,125.00 from the Municipal Motor Vehicle License Tax Fund, up  
to $73,313.00 from the Water Systems Operating Fund, up to  
$32,258.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund, and up to  
$7,038.00 from the Electricity Systems Operating Fund for the purchase  
of rock salt; to authorize the Director of Finance and Management to  
associate all General Budget reservations resulting from this ordinance  
with the appropriate Contract Purchase Agreement for rock salt; and to  
declare an emergency. ($2,800,733.00)  
A motion was made by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, seconded by Christopher  
Wyche, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
1 - Rob Dorans  
8 -  
Absent@vote:  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer,  
Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and  
Shannon Hardin  
NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR.  
WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
1066-2026  
SR-3  
To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to  
execute an intergovernmental agreement with the Regional Council of  
Governments for the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging, to authorize a  
transfer of cash between objects within the Recreation and Parks Grant  
Fund, to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $3,776,868.44  
from the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund, and to declare an  
emergency. ($3,776,868.44)  
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:  
1 - Rob Dorans  
8 -  
Absent@vote:  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer,  
Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and  
Shannon Hardin  
1128-2026  
CA-23  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to extend  
an existing service contract with the Dawn Tyler Lee dba Forrest Street  
Consulting through August 31, 2026; and to declare an emergency.  
($0.00)  
A motion was made by Nancy Day-Achauer, seconded by Christopher Wyche,  
that this Ordinance be Referred to Committee. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
1 - Rob Dorans  
8 -  
Absent@vote:  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer,  
Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and  
Shannon Hardin  
PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. ROSS, VICE CHR. ALL  
MEMBERS  
0860-2026  
SR-4  
To authorize and direct the Director of the Department of Public Safety to  
enter into contract with the Franklin County Board of Commissioners and  
expend funds for use of the Franklin County Correction Centers for the  
housing of City of Columbus prisoners; to authorize the expenditure of  
$2,000,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency.  
($2,000,000.00)  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Christopher Wyche,  
that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Rob Dorans  
7 -  
Absent@vote:  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Nancy Day-Achauer, Melissa Green, Emmanuel  
Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
1 - Lourdes Barroso De Padilla  
Negative:  
HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: ROSS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
1051-2026  
SR-5  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a grant agreement with Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio in an  
amount up to $1,500,000.00 to enable the Legal Aid of Southeast and  
Central Ohio to be the Designated Organization as defined in the  
Columbus City Codes and to make available free full legal representation  
to unrepresented tenants facing eviction from their homes at Franklin  
County Municipal Court; to authorize the expenditure in an amount up to  
$1,500,000.00; to authorize reimbursement of expenses incurred prior to  
execution of the purchase order beginning March 1, 2026; and declare  
an emergency. ($1,500,000.00)  
A motion was made by Tiara Ross, seconded by Christopher Wyche, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Rob Dorans  
8 -  
Absent@vote:  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer,  
Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and  
Shannon Hardin  
PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
0996-2026  
SR-6  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a planned renewal and modification with Ohio Mulch Supply, Inc. and  
Quasar Energy Group LLC-North Tree Farm for the Deep Row Hybrid  
Poplar Tree Farm #2 Program; to authorize the expenditure of  
$3,200,000.00 from the Sanitary Sewerage Operating Fund.  
($3,200,000.00)  
A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Tiara Ross, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Rob Dorans  
Absent@vote:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer,  
Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and  
Shannon Hardin  
ADJOURNMENT 7:50 PM  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Christopher Wyche,  
to adjourn this Regular Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Rob Dorans  
8 -  
Absent@vote:  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer,  
Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and  
Shannon Hardin  
THERE WILL BE NO COUNCIL MEETING ON MONDAY, MAY 4, 2026. THE  
NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL WILL BE MONDAY, MAY 11, 2026.