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Minutes - Final

Columbus City Council

Monday, October 6, 2025

5:00 PM

City Council Chambers, Rm 231

REGULAR MEETING NO. 48 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, OCTOBER 6,

2025 at 5:00 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.

ROLL CALL

2 - Otto Beatty III, and Rob Dorans

Absent:

Present:

7 -

Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer,

Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin

READING AND DISPOSAL OF THE JOURNAL

A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Christopher Wyche, to

Dispense with the reading of the Journal and Approve. The motion carried by

the following vote:

2 - Otto Beatty III, and Rob Dorans

Absent:

7 -

Affirmative:

Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer,

Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin

ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE JOURNAL

COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS RECEIVED BY CITY CLERK'S OFFICE

C0028-2025

THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE

CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 1, 2025

New Type: C2, C1

To: Victor & Adam Inc

2424 N High St

Columbus, OH 43202

Permit #: 09254570-1

New Type: C1, C2

To: Home Buys Inc

Home Buys

4395 Clime Road

Columbus, OH 43228

Permit #: 03951976-15

New Type: D1, D3

To: Sawmill 7370J Inc

7370 Sawmill Rd

Unit J

Columbus, OH 43235

Permit #: 07754392-1

New Type: D5

To: Roosters Olentangy Inc

3370 Olentangy River Rd

Columbus, OH 43202

Permit #: 07511448-1

Transfer Type: D2

To: RPSTC LLC

2201 Neil Ave

Columbus, OH 43201

From: Grammas Pizza Anderson LLC

8310 Beechmont Ave

Cincinnati, OH 45255

Permit #: 07569458-1

Advertise Date: 10/11/25

Agenda Date: 10/6/25

Return Date: 10/16/25

Read and Filed

RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION

BANKSTON

0222X-2025

To Recognize the Week of October 6th through 10th 2025 as Digital

Inclusion Week in the City of Columbus

Sponsors:

Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Otto Beatty III, Nancy

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

Christopher Wyche and Shannon G. Hardin

A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer,

that this Ceremonial Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the

following vote:

2 - Otto Beatty III, and Rob Dorans

Absent:

Affirmative:

7 -

Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer,

Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin

WYCHE

0221X-2025

To celebrate the achievement of Columbus Water and Power for being

recognized as a Utility of the Future Today.

Sponsors:

Christopher Wyche, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla,

Otto Beatty III, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green,

Emmanuel V. Remy and Shannon G. Hardin

A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De

Padilla, that this Ceremonial Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the

following vote:

2 - Otto Beatty III, and Rob Dorans

Absent:

7 -

Affirmative:

Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer,

Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin

HARDIN

0224X-2025

To Endorse Passage of a 3.35 Mill Renewal and Increase Levy for the

ADAMH Board of Franklin County

Sponsors:

Shannon G. Hardin, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla,

Otto Beatty III, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green,

Emmanuel V. Remy and Christopher Wyche

A motion was made by Shannon G. Hardin, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer,

that this Ceremonial Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the

following vote:

2 - Otto Beatty III, and Rob Dorans

Absent:

7 -

Affirmative:

Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer,

Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin

ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA

FIRST READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION

A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Melissa Green, to

waive the reading of the titles of first reading legislation. The motion carried

by the following vote:

2 - Otto Beatty III, and Rob Dorans

Absent:

7 -

Affirmative:

Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer,

Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin

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

ALL MEMBERS

2552-2025

FR-1

To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology, on behalf of

Columbus Water & Power, to enter into contract with CGI Technologies

and Solutions, Inc. for Pragma CAD software maintenance and support

services in accordance with the sole source provisions of the Columbus

City Code; to authorize the expenditure of $70,282.00 from the

Department of Technology, Information Services Operating Fund.

($70,282.00)

Read for the First Time

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

ALL MEMBERS

2214-2025

FR-2

FR-3

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a sole-source

contract with Minsait ACS, Inc. for the base Prism Historian and eAlarm

software upgrades to the existing SCADA network; and to authorize the

expenditure of $106,045.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund.

($106,045.00)

Read for the First Time

2456-2025

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

a professional services contract with EMH&T, Inc., for the Argus Road

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 approval of a loan from the Ohio Water Development

Authority; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $474,249.56 from the

Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund. ($474,249.56)

Read for the First Time

2459-2025

2460-2025

2465-2025

FR-4

FR-5

FR-6

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

a professional services contract with Korda/Nemeth Engineering, Inc., for

the Madison Avenue Road 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 approval of a loan from the Ohio

Water Development Authority; and to authorize the expenditure of up to

$404,843.73 from the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund.

($404,843.73)

Read for the First Time

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

a professional services contract with OHM Advisors, Inc., for the East

Broad Street Area Water Line Improvements project; to authorize an

amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to make this

ordinance contingent upon approval of a loan from the Ohio Water

Development Authority; to appropriate funds within the Water - Fresh

Water Market Rate Fund; to and to authorize the expenditure of up to

$361,486.46 from the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund.

($361,486.46)

Read for the First Time

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify an existing contract

with Woolpert, Inc. for the Cityworks Asset Management System Project

by adding additional funding; and to authorize the expenditure of

$250,000.00 split among the Public Utilities Operating Funds.

($250,000.00)

Read for the First Time

2477-2025

FR-7

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management

to establish a contract with Murphy Tractor and Equipment Co., Inc. for

the purchase and delivery of a Backhoe loader and accessories for the

Department of Public Utilities; and to authorize the expenditure of

$126,985.00 from the Division of Water Reclamation Operating Fund

and to waive the competitive bidding provisions of City Code.

($126,985.00)

Read for the First Time

2537-2025

2545-2025

FR-8

FR-9

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

renewal with Irvin Public Relations, LLC for Communications Support

services; and to authorize the expenditure of $87,500.00 from the

Electricity Operating Fund. ($87,500.00)

Read for the First Time

To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a

sole source contract with Sabatka, Davis & Associates, Inc. for the

purchase and delivery of a Patterson Pump F42 Complete Rotor

Assembly, including a Chesterton seal for the Division of Water

Reclamation; and to authorize the expenditure of $420,000.00 from the

Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund. ($420,000.00)

Read for the First Time

2546-2025

FR-10

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew and increase a

contract with Azteca Systems, LLC. for software licenses associated with

the Cityworks AMS system; to waive competitive bidding of the

Columbus City Code; and to authorize the expenditure of $753,900.00

split between the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater

Operating Funds. ($753,900.00)

Read for the First Time

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

CHR. ALL MEMBERS

2399-2025

FR-11

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into

a service contract with Benevate, LLC in an amount up to $96,128.00 to

provide for the continued use of Neighborly software, including support

and training services, and 5 additional user subscriptions; to authorize a

transfer of $38,000.00 between object classes within the Division of

Housing Stability; to waive the competitive bidding requirements of

Columbus City Codes Chapter 329; and to authorize the expenditure of

$96,128.00. ($96,128.00)

Read for the First Time

2539-2025

FR-12

To authorize appropriation in an amount up to $892,026.96, the transfer

between object classes in an amount up to $3,468.84, and the

expenditure in an amount up to $1,100,000.00 of 2022 and 2023 HOME

Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) entitlement grant funds from

the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; and to

authorize the Director of the Department of Development enter into a

commitment letter, loan agreement, promissory note, mortgage, and

restrictive convent with Habitat for Humanity-MidOhio to construct single

family homes with each address having its own set of loan documents.

($1,100,000.00)

Read for the First Time

CONSENT ACTIONS

RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION:

DORANS

CA-1

To Recognize and Celebrate Chad Dworkin as the 2025 Recipient of the

Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio’s Outstanding Pro Bono

Collaboration Award

Sponsors:

Rob Dorans, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Otto

Beatty III, Nancy Day-Achauer, Melissa Green, Emmanuel V. Remy,

Christopher Wyche and Shannon G. Hardin

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

CA-2

CA-3

CA-4

To Recognize and Celebrate Vivian Opelt as the 2025 Recipient of the

Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio’s Outstanding Service by an

Individual Award

Sponsors:

Rob Dorans, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Otto

Beatty III, Nancy Day-Achauer, Melissa Green, Emmanuel V. Remy,

Christopher Wyche and Shannon G. Hardin

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

To Recognize and Celebrate Gretchen Lipari as the 2025 Recipient of

the Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio’s Outstanding Pro Bono

Collaboration Award

Sponsors:

Rob Dorans, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Otto

Beatty III, Nancy Day-Achauer, Melissa Green, Emmanuel V. Remy,

Christopher Wyche and Shannon G. Hardin

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

To Recognize and Celebrate Barnes & Thornburg LLP as the 2025

Recipient of the Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio’s Exceptional

Service by a Law Firm or Corporation Award

Sponsors:

Rob Dorans, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Otto

Beatty III, Nancy Day-Achauer, Melissa Green, Emmanuel V. Remy,

Christopher Wyche and Shannon G. Hardin

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

0218X-2025

CA-5

To Recognize and Celebrate Frederick D. Benton, Jr., L.P.A. as the

2025 Recipient of the Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio’s Pro

Bono Powerhouse Award

Sponsors:

Rob Dorans, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Otto

Beatty III, Nancy Day-Achauer, Melissa Green, Emmanuel V. Remy,

Christopher Wyche and Shannon G. Hardin

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

0219X-2025

0220X-2025

CA-6

CA-7

To Recognize and Celebrate Carol Rieger-Taylor as the 2025 Recipient

of the Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio’s In the Trenches Award

Sponsors:

Rob Dorans, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Otto

Beatty III, Nancy Day-Achauer, Melissa Green, Emmanuel V. Remy,

Christopher Wyche and Shannon G. Hardin

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

To Recognize and Celebrate Rod Reuscher as the 2025 Recipient of the

Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio’s Pro Bono Impact Award

Sponsors:

Rob Dorans, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Otto

Beatty III, Nancy Day-Achauer, Melissa Green, Emmanuel V. Remy,

Christopher Wyche and Shannon G. Hardin

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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

ALL MEMBERS

1466-2025

CA-8

CA-9

To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to modify CDBG

Subrecipient Agreements with community-based partners to undertake

eligible activities; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

2397-2025

To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to renew a

contract with The Jasper Group International, Inc for the extended

warranty, maintenance, support and monitoring services for Hewlett

Packard servers and EMC data storage equipment; and to authorize the

expenditure of $51,112.00 from the Department of Technology,

Information Services Operating Fund. ($51,112.00)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

2433-2025

CA-10

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to modify and extend

a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Voice, Video, and

Data, Cabling Hardware, and Services with E2 Optics LLC; and to

declare an emergency. ($0.00)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS:

BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS

2461-2025

CA-11

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into

a not-for-profit service contract with the Columbus Next Generation

Corporation for the purpose of purchasing/acquiring and developing key

urban real property assets in targeted central city areas in an amount up

to $500,000.00; to authorize an expenditure up to $500,000.00 from the

General Fund Budget; and to authorize the advancement of funds on a

pre-determined schedule. ($500,000.00)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR.

DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS

2438-2025

2467-2025

2470-2025

CA-12

CA-13

CA-14

To authorize the Director of Public Service to submit applications for the

Local Transportation Improvement Program and State Capital

Improvement Program and to execute project agreements for approved

projects; to authorize the Director of Public Service and the Director of

Finance and Management to submit loan documents and borrow money

from the Ohio Public Works Commission for projects as awarded under

the State Capital Improvement Program; to authorize the Director of

Finance and Management and City Auditor, as appropriate, to sign for

funding use certification, local match availability, and to certify loan

portion repayment. ($0.00)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City

Auditor to transfer funds between projects within the Streets and

Highways Bond Fund; to authorize the City Attorney's Office, Real Estate

Division, to contract for professional services relative to the acquisition of

fee simple title and lesser interests in and to property needed for the

Intersection - Greenlawn - Thurman at High 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;

and to authorize the expenditure of $545,000.00 from the Streets &

Highways Bond Fund. ($545,000.00)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute

those documents necessary to release a portion of the Winton Road

easement to allow for the property to clear title so the site can be

redeveloped. ($500.00)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

2478-2025

CA-15

To appropriate funds within the Street and Highway Improvement Fund;

to authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to enter into

contract with Ribway Engineering Group, Inc., for the Roadway - Shannon

Road at Greenway Vista Apts project; and to authorize the expenditure of

$300,000.00 from the Street and Highway Improvement Fund.

($300,000.00)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

2480-2025

CA-16

To appropriate funds within the Street and Highway Improvement Fund;

to authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to enter into

contract with CESO, Inc., for the Intersection - Central College Road at

Harlem Road project; and to authorize the expenditure of $150,000.00

from the Street and Highway Improvement Fund. ($150,000.00)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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

WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS

2389-2025

CA-17

To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to

enter into contract with The EDGE Group, Inc. for the Mason Run Park

Development Project; to authorize the transfer of $389,409.08 between

the General Fund Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and the Recreation and

Parks Bond Fund; to authorize the appropriation of $389,409.08 in the

Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and Recreation and Parks Voted Bond

Fund; to authorize the appropriation of $33,344.11 within the Recreation

and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the transfer of

$33,344.11 within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement

Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2025 Capital Improvements

Budget; to authorize the expenditure of $423,090.00 from the Recreation

and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund and Voted Bond Fund; and to

declare an emergency. ($423,090.00)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

2412-2025

CA-18

To authorize and direct the Director of the Recreation and Parks

Department to enter into a grant agreement with the Ohio Arts Council

and accept a grant in the amount of $14,372.00 for Fran Ryan Center

Arts Programming; and to authorize the appropriation of $14,372.00 in

the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund and declare an emergency.

($14,372.00)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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

ALL MEMBERS

2498-2025

CA-19

To amend the Management Compensation Plan, Ordinance No.

2713-2013, as amended, by amending Section 5(D) and Section 5(E);

and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. BEATTY, VICE CHR.

ALL MEMBERS

2654-2025

CA-20

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

Kaleidoscope Youth Center in support of its general operations; to

authorize an appropriation of $23,520.00 within the Neighborhood

Initiatives subfund; to authorize the expenditure of $50,000.00 within the

Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency.

($50,000.00)

Melissa Green

Sponsors:

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. ALL MEMBERS

2225-2025

CA-21

To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City

Auditor to transfer and appropriate $98,210.00 within the General

Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the Department of Finance

and Management on behalf of the Municipal Court Clerk to use the

Universal Term Contract (UTC) with Brown Enterprise Solutions, LLC, for

the provision of computer equipment; to authorize the expenditure of

$98,210.00 from the General Permanent Improvement Fund; and to

declare an emergency. ($98,210.00)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

2309-2025

CA-22

To authorize the Director of Public Safety to renew a contract with

Heritage Health Solutions, Inc. for the Division of Police, for the purpose

of processing, negotiating, and auditing prisoner medical claims; and to

authorize the expenditure of $72,565.56 from the General Fund.

($72,565.56)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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

ALL MEMBERS

2359-2025

CA-23

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management

to establish a contract with Red Vest Supply LLC for the purchase of

Hydra-tech Pump Parts and Accessories for the Division of Sewerage

and Drainage; and to authorize the expenditure of $82,924.38 from the

Sewerage Operating Fund. ($82,924.38)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

2361-2025

2365-2025

CA-24

CA-25

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management

to establish a contract with DXP Enterprises Inc. for the purchase and

delivery of Wemco Pumps for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage;

and to authorize the expenditure of $62,874.18 from the Sewerage

Operating Fund. ($62,874.18)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management

to establish a contract with DXP Enterprises Inc. for the purchase of

Yeomans Air Lift Ejector Parts (four inch) for the Division of Water

Reclamation; and to authorize the expenditure of $90,439.66 from the

Sewerage Operating Fund. ($90,439.66)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

2368-2025

2369-2025

2406-2025

CA-26

CA-27

CA-28

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

an additional year for a contract with Invizions, Inc. for Electrical

Substation and Electrical Maintenance Services for the Division of

Power. ($0.00)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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

the contract for an additional year with The Paul Peterson Company for

Traffic Control Services for the Division of Power; and to authorize the

expenditure of $0.00 from the Power Operating Fund. ($0.00)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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

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

Customer Self-Service Portal co-browsing licenses; and to authorize the

expenditure of $45,000.00 split between the Electricity, Water, Sanitary

Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($45,000.00)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

2491-2025

2530-2025

CA-29

CA-30

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a

Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Laboratory, Specialty

and Industrial Gases with Airgas USA LLC; and to authorize the

expenditure of $1.00. ($1.00)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a sole source

contract with Cornerstone OnDemand, Inc. for Software Support and

Maintenance of the Cornerstone Learning Management Software,

CyberU Program; and to authorize the expenditure of $31,045.35 split

between the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater

Operating Funds. ($31,045.35)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

2534-2025

2551-2025

CA-31

CA-32

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

the membership with the National Association of Clean Water Agencies

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

$60,640.00 from the Sewer Operating Sanitary Fund. ($60,640.00)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

To authorize the director of the Department of Public Utilities to execute

those document(s) necessary to release the City’s easement rights

described and recorded in Instrument Number 202208240122227,

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

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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

CHR. ALL MEMBERS

2502-2025

CA-33

To authorize the Director of Development to accept deeds for real

properties located at 503 W. Walnut Street (010-047939) and 566 W.

Town Street (010-015023), Columbus, Ohio 43215 from the Central Ohio

Community Improvement Corporation; to execute any and all necessary

agreements and documents for the conveyance of the same; and to

execute lease agreements with Franklinton Arts District, an Ohio

nonprofit corporation. ($0.00)

A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy,

that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

2 - Otto Beatty III, and Rob Dorans

1 - Melissa Green

Absent:

Abstained:

Affirmative:

6 -

Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer,

Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin

2519-2025

2520-2025

2637-2025

CA-34

CA-35

CA-36

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute

any and all necessary agreements and deeds for conveyance of title of

one parcel of real property (168 S Harris Ave.) held in the Land Bank

pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program. ($0.00)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute

any and all necessary agreements and deeds for conveyance of title of

one parcel of real property (922 Ann St.) held in the Land Bank pursuant

to the Land Reutilization Program. ($0.00)

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

To set forth a statement of municipal services and zoning conditions to

be provided to the area contained in a proposed annexation (AN25-020)

of 150.5± Acres in Norwich 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.

Approval of the Consent Agenda

A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy,

including all the preceding items marked as having been approved on the

Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote

2 - Otto Beatty III, and Rob Dorans

Absent:

7 -

Affirmative:

Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer,

Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin

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

APPOINTMENTS

A0137-2025

CA-37

Appointment of Captain Matt Parrish, Columbus Division of Fire, 3675

Parsons Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43207, to serve on the OneOhio

Region 1 Board of Governance, with a new term expiration date of July

25, 2027 (biography attached).

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS:

BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS

2576-2025

SR-1

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into

a grant agreement with the Community Partners Youth Development

Organization, Inc., an Ohio nonprofit corporation, in an amount of up to

$1,000,000.00 for construction expenses at 1878-1890 E. Main Street;

to authorize the appropriation of funds within the Income Set Aside

Subfund and the Development Taxable Bonds Fund; to authorize the

transfer of cash between the Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and the

Development Taxable Bond Fund; to authorize the expenditure within the

Development Taxable Bonds Fund in an amount up to $1,000,000.00; to

allow for payment of grant funds on a predetermined schedule; to allow

reimbursement of expenses incurred prior to the creation of the purchase

order; and to declare an emergency. ($1,000,000.00)

A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Christopher Wyche,

that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

2 - Otto Beatty III, and Rob Dorans

Absent:

7 -

Affirmative:

Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer,

Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin

PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR.

DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS

2140-2025

SR-2

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service, or a

designee, to enter into contract with GMG Capital Inc. dba Alexander

Hauling for the provision of snow removal and de-icing services this

winter; to waive the competitive bidding requirements of the Columbus

City Codes; to authorize the expenditure of $144,000.00 from the Street

Construction Maintenance and Repair Fund for that purpose; and to

declare an emergency. ($144,000.00)

A motion was made by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, seconded by Nicholas

Bankston, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the

following vote:

2 - Otto Beatty III, and Rob Dorans

Absent:

7 -

Affirmative:

Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer,

Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin

2215-2025

SR-3

To appropriate funds within the Street and Highway Improvement Fund;

to authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to enter into

contract with Compass Infrastructure Group, LLC, for the Intersection -

Brice Road and Shannon Road project; and to authorize the expenditure

of $500,000.00 from the Street and Highway Improvement Fund.

($500,000.00)

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:

2 - Otto Beatty III, and Rob Dorans

Absent:

7 -

Affirmative:

Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer,

Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin

2228-2025

SR-4

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 Bikeway Development -

Tussing Road SUP Brice Road to Hines 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 $1,300,000.00 from the Streets

and Highways Bond Fund. ($1,300,000.00)

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:

2 - Otto Beatty III, and Rob Dorans

Absent:

7 -

Affirmative:

Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer,

Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin

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

WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS

2388-2025

SR-5

To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to

modify an existing contract with Smoot Construction Company of Ohio for

the Hoover Amenities Project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025

Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and

appropriation within the Water Bond Fund; to authorize the expenditure of

$2,137,754.93 from the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund and the Water

Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($2,137,754.93)

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:

2 - Otto Beatty III, and Rob Dorans

Absent:

7 -

Affirmative:

Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer,

Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin

2391-2025

SR-6

To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to

enter into contract with Ironsite, Inc. for the Three Creeks Wetland

Restoration Project; to authorize the appropriation of $107,500.00 within

the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the

transfer of $107,500.00 within the Recreation and Parks Permanent

Improvement Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2025 Capital

Improvements Budget; to authorize the expenditure of $957,500.00 from

the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund and Permanent Improvement

Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($957,500.00)

A motion was made by Nancy Day-Achauer, seconded by Nicholas Bankston,

that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

2 - Otto Beatty III, and Rob Dorans

Absent:

7 -

Affirmative:

Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer,

Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin

2394-2025

SR-7

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

contract with Franklin Park Conservatory for the administration and

implementation of the Franklin Park Master Plan and related capital

improvement projects in the amount of $2,000,000.00; to authorize the

transfer of $2,000,000.00 between the General Fund Income Tax Set

Aside Subfund and the Recreation and Parks Bond Fund; to authorize

the appropriation of $2,000,000.00 in the Income Tax Set Aside Subfund

and Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the

expenditure of $2,000,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted

Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($2,000,000.00)

A motion was made by Nancy Day-Achauer, seconded by Christopher Wyche,

that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

2 - Otto Beatty III, and Rob Dorans

Absent:

7 -

Affirmative:

Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer,

Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin

PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. ALL MEMBERS

2540-2025

SR-8

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

UKG Kronos Systems LLC, for the Division of Fire, for UKG TeleStaff

Cloud subscription services; to waive the competitive bidding provisions

of the Columbus City Codes; to authorize the contract as multi-year and

renewable; to authorize the expenditure of $172,800.00 for Year 1 from

the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($172,800.00)

A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Christopher Wyche,

that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

2 - Otto Beatty III, and Rob Dorans

Absent:

7 -

Affirmative:

Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer,

Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin

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

ALL MEMBERS

2529-2025

SR-9

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

renewal with Woolpert, Inc. Geographic Information System (GIS)

professional services; to authorize the expenditure of $150,000.00 split

between the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater

Operating Funds; and to waive the competitive bidding provisions of

Columbus City Code. ($150,000.00)

A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy,

that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

2 - Otto Beatty III, and Rob Dorans

Absent:

7 -

Affirmative:

Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer,

Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin

ADJOURNMENT

A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Christopher Wyche, to

adjourn this Regular Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:

2 - Otto Beatty III, and Rob Dorans

Absent:

7 -

Affirmative:

Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer,

Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin

ADJOURNED AT 6:00 PM