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Minutes - Final  
Columbus City Council  
Monday, April 13, 2026  
5:00 PM  
City Council Chambers, Rm 231  
REGULAR MEETING NO.17 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, APRIL 13, 2026 at  
5:00 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.  
CALL TO ORDER 5:07PM  
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  
COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS RECEIVED BY CITY CLERK'S OFFICE  
C0014-2026  
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THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE  
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 2026  
Stock LLC Type: D-3, D-2, D-2X  
To: SHORT NORTH DEVELOPMENT GROUP INC  
SHORT NORTH TAVERN  
674 N High St  
Columbus, OH 43215  
Permit #: 08107939-1  
Transfer Type: D-5  
To: 504 Park Development LLC  
Park St/504 Park Development  
504 Park St  
Columbus, OH 43215  
From: 504B INC  
504B INC  
504 Park St  
Columbus, OH 43215  
Permit #: 10014767-1  
Transfer Type: D-5  
To: L&L HOSPITALITY GROUP LLC  
TONCHIN  
965 N. High Street  
Columbus, OH 43201  
From: ADRIAN TARA ENTERPRISE INC  
ADRIAN TARA ENTERPRISE INC  
658-660 N High ST  
Columbus, OH 43215  
Permit #: 10013523-1  
New Type: D-3  
To: Indiplates Hospitality LLC  
Signature Spice  
3781 S Hamilton Rd.  
Columbus, OH 43125  
Permit #: 10008201-1  
Transfer Type: D-5  
To: Twos Under High LLC  
2040 N High St  
Columbus, OH 43201  
From: FIVES UP HIGH LLC  
2371-75 N High St  
Columbus, OH 43201  
Permit #: 10010607-1  
New Type: D-2, D-1  
To: LIDIA OSORIO LLC  
2986 Sullivant Ave  
Columbus, OH 43204  
Permit #: 05222386-1  
Advertise Date: 4/18/2026  
Agenda Date: 4/13/2026  
Return Date: 4/23/2026  
Read and Filed  
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION  
DAY-ACHAUER  
0090X-2026  
2
To recognize the month of April as Parkinson’s Awareness Month and  
commend the effort of increased education and research by the  
Parkinson’s Foundation  
Sponsors:  
Nancy Day-Achauer, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla,  
Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel V. Remy, Tiara Ross,  
Christopher Wyche and Shannon G. Hardin  
A motion was made by Nancy Day-Achauer, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De  
Padilla, 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  
GREEN  
0088X-2026  
Recognizing April 10, 2026 as National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day  
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Sponsors:  
Melissa Green, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy  
Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Emmanuel V. Remy, Tiara Ross,  
Christopher Wyche and Shannon G. Hardin  
A motion was made by Melissa Green, 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  
0085X-2026  
4
To recognize and celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the Columbus &  
Franklin County Local Food Action Plan.  
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  
A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, 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  
HARDIN  
0079X-2026  
5
To honor and recognize the sponsors of the Seniors Community Health  
Fair for their dedication to serving the senior population of Franklin  
County  
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  
A motion was made by Shannon G. Hardin, seconded by Tiara Ross, 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  
0084X-2026  
6
To commemorate the 2026 Dr. Robert J. Fass Memorial AIDS Walk  
Central Ohio and to commend its organizers, sponsors, volunteers and  
participants for their dedicated efforts to raise awareness of HIV/AIDS.  
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  
A motion was made by Shannon G. Hardin, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De  
Padilla, 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 Emmanuel V. Remy, 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  
0634-2026  
FR-1  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to enter into a contract for the option to purchase Waste Identification,  
Disposal, and Emergency Spill Response Services with Buckeye Elm  
Contracting, LLC; to waive the competitive bidding requirement that the  
evaluation committee for this Best Value Procurement be made up of an  
odd number of people; and to authorize the expenditure of $1.00. ($1.00)  
Read for the First Time  
0746-2026  
FR-2  
To authorize the City Auditor to make expenditures of $300,000.00 from  
the Auditor Bond Fund; to authorize the City Auditor to expend  
$54,000.00 from the General Fund; to authorize the City Auditor to  
modify a contract with OnActuate Consulting US Inc, and to modify  
contracts with Microsoft Corporation, and Dell Marketing LP for  
expanded licensing, processing and storage costs. ($354,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS:  
BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
0636-2026  
FR-3  
To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds  
within the AC Humko II TIF Fund, Harrison West Recreation Park Fund,  
Waggoner Road TIF Fund, and Waggoner Road TIF Capital Fund; to  
transfer funds between the Waggoner Road TIF Fund and Waggoner  
Road TIF Capital Fund; to transfer funds respectively within the  
Development Taxable Bonds Fund, AC Humko II TIF Fund, Harrison  
West Recreation Park Fund, Waggoner Road TIF Capital Fund, and  
Rocky Fork TIF Capital Fund; to authorize the Director of the Department  
of Development to enter into a contribution agreement and restrictive  
covenants for the public parking spaces, public infrastructure  
improvements, and public art and place-making improvements  
associated with the GreenHouse Gravity project; to authorize the  
expenditure of $2,000,000.00 from the Development Taxable Bonds  
Fund, AC Humko II TIF Fund, Harrison West Recreation Park Fund,  
Waggoner Road TIF Capital Fund, and Rocky Fork TIF Capital Fund to  
The Gravity Project 3 Holdings, LLC for the costs of public parking  
spaces, public infrastructure improvements, and public art and  
place-making improvements including those incurred prior to the  
purchase order pursuant to the aforesaid contribution agreement with  
The Gravity Project 3 Holdings, LLC. ($2,000,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
0952-2026  
FR-4  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a grant agreement with The Greater Columbus Chamber of Commerce,  
in an amount up to $165,000.00, for the purpose of supporting small  
business services and programs; to authorize an appropriation and  
expenditure in an amount up to $165,000.00 within the Neighborhood  
Initiatives subfund; and to authorize the advancement of funds per a  
predetermined schedule. ($165,000.00)  
Nicholas Bankston  
Sponsors:  
Read for the First Time  
0961-2026  
1112-2026  
FR-5  
FR-6  
To accept the application (AN25-026) of TCG OCP Rohr Management  
LLC, c/o David Pizzotti for the annexation of certain territory containing  
46.8± acres in Hamilton Township. ($0.00)  
Read for the First Time  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a Development Agreement with the County of Franklin, Ohio, Confluence  
Community Authority, and NWSL Columbus LLC (together with one or  
more to be identified affiliates, “NEWCO”) to finance and develop certain  
facilities required by the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL)  
necessary to secure a franchise for Columbus and to deliver certain  
community benefits commitments from NEWCO, all in furtherance of  
improvements to community assets and Columbus’ position as a national  
leader in women’s sports; to authorize the Director of the Department of  
Development and/or Recreation and Parks Director to enter into any  
leases with the Confluence Community Authority contemplated by the  
Development Agreement for the NWSL team’s Training Facility; to waive  
the provisions of Chapter 328 of the Columbus City Codes; to authorize  
the Director of the Department of Development to execute a contribution  
agreement with the Confluence Community Authority for the City’s capital  
contribution towards the Training Facility and modifications to the  
Stadium as contemplated in the Development Agreement; and to  
authorize the Director of the Department of Development and/or  
Recreation and Parks Director to consent and file such consent with the  
City Clerk to add the property of the Training Facility to the new  
community district of the Confluence Community Authority per Ohio  
Revised Code Chapter 349. ($0.00)  
Read for the First Time  
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR.  
DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
0820-2026  
FR-7  
To appropriate community authority assessment funds within the Hayden  
Run South TIF Fund; to transfer community authority assessment funds  
from the Hayden Run South TIF Fund to the Hayden Run South TIF  
Capital Fund; to appropriate community authority assessment funds  
within the Hayden Run South TIF Capital 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 Arterial Street Rehabilitation - Avery  
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 up to $1,000,000.00 from the Hayden Run South TIF  
Capital Fund; 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 CSX  
Transportation Inc. to facilitate the construction of the Arterial Street  
Rehabilitation - Avery Road project. ($1,000,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
0937-2026  
FR-8  
To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds  
within the Street and Highway Improvement Fund; to authorize the  
Director of the Department of Public Service to enter into a contract  
modification with DLZ Ohio, Inc. in connection with the Intersection - High  
Street at Obetz Road project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to  
$350,000.00 from the Street and Highway Improvement Fund to pay for  
the project. ($350,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR.  
WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
0679-2026  
FR-9  
To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to  
enter into contract with Pummell Construction Services LLC for the  
Sammons Park Improvements Project; to authorize the transfer of  
$270,642.00 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to  
authorize the amendment of the 2025 Capital Improvements Budget; and  
to authorize the expenditure of $270,642.00 from the Recreation and  
Parks Voted Bond Fund. ($270,642.00)  
Read for the First Time  
0684-2026  
FR-10  
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract  
with Dynamic Agility Sports, LLC to provide instruction and management  
of the Carriage Place Community Center Dynamic Agility Sports Camps;  
to authorize the expenditure of $110,000.00 from the Recreation and  
Parks Operating Fund and to waive competitive bidding provisions of the  
Columbus City Code. ($110,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. ROSS, VICE CHR. ALL  
MEMBERS  
0901-2026  
FR-11  
To authorize and direct the Director of the Department of Finance and  
Management to sell to Sergeant John Blubaugh, 5257, for the sum of  
$1.00, a police horse with the registered name of “Maddie” which has no  
further value to the Division of Police; and to waive the provisions of  
Columbus City Code pertaining to the Sale of City-owned personal  
property. ($0.00)  
Read for the First Time  
HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: ROSS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
0926-2026  
FR-12  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development, or his  
designee, to enter into a Housing Development Agreement with the  
Central Ohio Community Land Trust, to outline the plans and certain  
commitments of the parties relating to the proposed redevelopment of  
land bank and other properties located in various Columbus  
neighborhoods. ($0.00)  
Read for the First Time  
0990-2026  
0993-2026  
FR-13  
FR-14  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a  
contract with Ronald Horton Jr., dba First Choice Lead Abatement, to  
increase funding utilizing an existing auditor’s certificate established for  
this purpose in an amount up to $75,000.00. ($75,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City  
Auditor to transfer appropriation between projects within the  
Development Taxable Bonds Fund; to authorize the Director of  
Development to enter into a grant agreement with Stowe Mission of  
Central Ohio to provide funding for facility upgrades; to authorize the  
expenditure of $30,000.00 within the Development Taxable Bond Fund;  
to authorize the expenditures prior to the issuance of the purchase order  
beginning March 1, 2026; and to advance funding per a predetermined  
schedule. ($30,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
0596-2026  
0868-2026  
0873-2026  
FR-15  
FR-16  
FR-17  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
an indefinite quantity agreement with Potomac Electrical Services LLC  
for Electrical Transformer and Switchgear Inspection, Maintenance, and  
Repair Services; to authorize the expenditure of $170,000.00 split  
between the Water and Sanitary Sewer Operating Funds; and to waive  
the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Code.  
($170,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a service contract with K.N.S. Services for the Watershed Camera  
Improvements project; to waive the formal bidding requirements of  
Columbus City Code; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital  
Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of funds and appropriation  
within the Water Bond Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of up to  
$249,349.43 for the project. ($249,349.43)  
Read for the First Time  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a construction contract with General Maintenance & Engineering  
Company for the Parsons Avenue Water Plant Roof Renovations Part 2  
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 $2,344,250.00 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. ($2,346,250.00)  
Read for the First Time  
0874-2026  
FR-18  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a construction contract with Clearcreek Coatings, LTD for the 710 East  
Tank Painting Improvements project; to authorize an amendment to the  
2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and  
appropriation between projects within the Water Bond Fund; and to  
authorize the expenditure of up to $1,614,938.50 for the project from the  
Water Bond Fund. ($1,614,938.50)  
Read for the First Time  
0878-2026  
FR-19  
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 Pollution  
Control Loan Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio  
Water Development Authority approving a supplemental loan for this  
project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $180,000.00 from the  
Storm Water Pollution Control Loan Fund to pay for the project.  
($180,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
0887-2026  
FR-20  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a construction contract with JLD Construction Services, LLC, for the  
Krieger Court Stormwater Improvements Project; to authorize an  
amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate  
funds within the Ohio Water Development Authority Storm Sewers Fund;  
to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within  
the Storm Sewer Bond Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon the  
Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for this project; and  
to authorize the expenditure of up to $2,567,522.66 from the Ohio Water  
Development Authority Storm Sewers Fund and from the Storm Sewer  
Bond Fund to pay for the project. ($2,567,522.66)  
Read for the First Time  
0893-2026  
FR-21  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a planned contract modification for Construction Administration and  
Inspection Services with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for the Kreiger  
Court Stormwater Improvements Project; to authorize the appropriation  
and expenditure of up to $343,576.00 from the Ohio Water Development  
Authority Storm Sewers Fund for the contract modification; and to make  
this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority  
approving a loan for the project. ($343,576.00)  
Read for the First Time  
0920-2026  
FR-22  
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 five dump trucks for the Department of  
Public Utilities from Fyda Freightliner Columbus, Inc.; and to authorize the  
expenditure of $1,219,054.00 from within the Water Operating Fund.  
($1,219,054.00)  
Read for the First Time  
0922-2026  
FR-23  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a contract for Construction Administration and Inspection Services with  
Resource International, Inc. for the Construction  
Administration/Construction Inspection Services 2026-2028 contract and  
the 710 East Tank Painting Improvements project, to amend the 2025  
Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and  
appropriation between projects within the Water Bond Fund; and to  
authorize an expenditure of up to $526,409.51 from the Water Bond  
Fund. ($526,409.51)  
Read for the First Time  
0936-2026  
0942-2026  
0992-2026  
FR-24  
FR-25  
FR-26  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities (Columbus  
Water and Power) to modify a contract with Synagro Central, LLC for the  
Water Treatment Residuals Turnkey Dewatering Services Project for the  
Division of Water; and to authorize the expenditure of $12,400,000.00  
from the Water Operating Fund. ($12,400,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to establish  
a contract renewal with Buckeye Crane & Hoist, LLC for Crane and Hoist  
Maintenance Services; and to authorize the expenditure of up to  
$210,000.00 split between the Water Operating and Sanitary Sewer  
Operating Funds. ($210,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
To authorize the Department of the Department of Public Utilities, to  
enter into a contract for soil sampling and laboratory services as set forth  
in the Scope of Services with Ohio State University for the Division of  
Water Reclamation; to authorize the expenditure of $106,738.00 from the  
Sewer Operating Fund. ($106,738.00)  
Read for the First Time  
RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
BANKSTON  
0923-2026  
FR-27  
To enact Chapter 4515 of the Columbus City Codes to create a Registry  
of Residential Rental Properties. ($0.00)  
Nicholas Bankston  
Sponsors:  
Read for the First Time  
ZONING: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
VARIANCES  
1006-2026  
FR-28  
FR-29  
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 34.E.20.100.A, Uses,  
Use Table, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 3616  
E. BROAD ST. (43213), to allow for accessory outdoor storage in the  
CAC, Community Activity Center District (Council Variance #CV26-011).  
Read for the First Time  
1033-2026  
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3353.03, Permitted  
uses; 3361.02, Permitted uses; 3361.03, Development plan; and  
3361.04(B), Performance criteria, of the Columbus City Codes; for the  
property located at 7400 HUNTINGTON PARK DR. (43206), to allow a  
residential treatment facility with reduced development standards in the  
CPD, Commercial Planned Development District (Council Variance  
#CV26-008).  
Read for the First Time  
1034-2026  
FR-30  
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.037, R-2F  
residential district; 3312.49(C), Required Parking; 3332.14, R-2F area  
district requirements; 3332.19, Fronting; 3332.21, Building lines;  
3332.25(A)(B), Required side yards; 3332.27, Rear yard; and 3332.28,  
Obstructions in a required side yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the  
property located at 358 E. DESHLER AVE. (43206), to allow residential  
development with reduced development standards in the R-2F,  
Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-130).  
Read for the First Time  
CA  
CONSENT ACTIONS  
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION:  
BANKSTON  
0075X-2026  
CA-1  
To Recognize and Celebrate Jason Jenkins’ Service and Contribution to  
the City of Columbus  
Sponsors:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, 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.  
0086X-2026  
0087X-2026  
To Celebrate Nationwide on April 14, 2026, For A Centennial of Service  
CA-2  
CA-3  
Sponsors:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, 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 Celebrate Carol Williams for a Lifetime of Gospel Ministry,  
Faithful Service and Dedication to the Columbus Community  
Sponsors:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, 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.  
REMY  
0089X-2026  
CA-4  
To honor and celebrate the 50th anniversary of Indianola Informal K-8  
School, and to recognize the lasting impact the school has had on the  
students it serves  
Sponsors:  
Emmanuel V. Remy, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla,  
Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Tiara Ross,  
Christopher Wyche and Shannon G. Hardin  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
HARDIN  
0074X-2026  
CA-5  
CA-6  
To Honor and Recognize Ronald Boyt for his Outstanding Work in the  
Columbus 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.  
0078X-2026  
To honor, recognize, and celebrate the life of Lester F. Wright, 1938 -  
2025  
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  
0076X-2026  
0375-2026  
CA-7  
CA-8  
To authorize the City Auditor to request advance payments for Payment  
in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) revenues from the Franklin County Auditor  
during 2026 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  
universal term contract for the option to purchase Technology Disposal  
with Columbus Micro Systems, Inc.; and to declare an emergency.  
($1.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0823-2026  
CA-9  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to renew a  
contract with vCloud Tech, Inc. for Red Hat Linux licenses, learning  
subscriptions, and JBOSS, including maintenance and support; and to  
authorize the expenditure of $173,230.22 from the Department of  
Technology, Information Services Division, Information Services  
Operating Fund. ($173,230.22)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0848-2026  
0914-2026  
CA-10  
CA-11  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
on behalf of the Fleet Management Division to purchase one (1) riding  
floor scrubber from Carmen’s Distribution System, Inc.; to authorize  
expenditure of $20,580.38 from the Fleet Management Capital Fund;  
and to declare an emergency. ($20,580.38)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a  
contract on behalf of the Facilities Management Division with Ohio  
Technical Services, Inc. for inspection, testing, removal, and/or  
remediation of hazardous materials from city facilities; to authorize the  
expenditure of $400,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an  
emergency. ($400,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0938-2026  
0939-2026  
CA-12  
CA-13  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and  
Management, on behalf of the Fleet Management Division, to enter into  
contract with Enterprise Holdings, Inc for vehicle rental services; to  
authorize the expenditure of $280,000.00 from the Fleet Management  
Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($280,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to modify and  
renew a contract with Brown Enterprise Solutions, LLC for the purchase  
of Talend software licensing, maintenance, and support services; to  
authorize the expenditure of up to $498,588.24 from the Department of  
Technology, Information Services Operating fund; and to declare an  
emergency. ($498,588.24)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS:  
BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
0753-2026  
CA-14  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development, or  
authorized signatory, and the Director of Public Safety, to execute a  
lease agreement for office space at 285 East Main Street, Columbus,  
Ohio; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $472,115.52  
from the Income Tax Set Aside Fund; and to declare an emergency.  
($472,115.52)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0756-2026  
CA-15  
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 $400,000.00  
with the Abraham Alemayoh Legacy Foundation(AALF) to continue the  
renovation of Sawyer Recreation Center, formerly known as the  
Neighborhood House; to authorize the expenditure of in an amount up to  
$400,000.00 within the Development Taxable Bond Fund; to authorize  
the advancement of funding on a predetermined schedule; and to declare  
an emergency. ($400,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0845-2026  
CA-16  
To repeal and replace Ordinance 3116-2025, passed December 8,  
2025, to authorize the Director of the Department of Development, or his  
designee, to execute any and all necessary agreements and deeds for  
conveyance of title of two parcels of real property (0000 E. Ave. and  
0000 E. Ave.) held in the Land Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization  
Program. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0894-2026  
CA-17  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to amend  
the existing Airport Drive Community Reinvestment Area as established  
by City Council pursuant to Ohio Revised Code by (1) renaming the  
Airport Drive CRA to the Airport CRA (the "Airport CRA"); (2) revising  
the improvements eligible for abatement within the Airport CRA; and (3)  
adding approximately 3,679.18 acres comprised of 1,095 individual  
parcels within the City of Columbus and contiguous with the current  
boundary of the existing Airport Drive CRA but not currently within the  
boundary of the existing Airport Drive CRA. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0912-2026  
CA-18  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a Development Agreement with Lotus Advantage Steelton I, LLC to  
outline the plans and certain commitments of the parties as it relates to  
the Steelton Village (Residential) project in the South Side planning area,  
and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0913-2026  
CA-19  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a not-for-profit service contract in the amount up to $25,000.00 with the  
Short North Special Improvement District (SID) for environmental  
maintenance, supplemental security, improvements, promotions, and  
member services per the Plan of Service; to authorize the expenditure of  
up to $20,000.00 from the 2026 General Fund Operating Budget; to  
authorize the expenditure of up to $5,000.00 from the Special Purpose  
Fund, Recreation & Parks - Italian Village Park subfund; to authorize  
expenses incurred prior to purchase order execution, beginning August  
1, 2025; to authorize the advancement of funds on a predetermined  
schedule provided in the terms of the agreement; and to declare an  
emergency. ($25,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0915-2026  
CA-20  
To authorize the Director of Development to enter into a grant agreement  
with Columbus Ohio Fire Fighter’s Museum, Inc to renovate the existing  
space and preserve its historical nature; to authorize the expenditure of  
$200,000.00 from the Development Taxable Bond Fund; to authorize the  
advancement of funds on a predetermined schedule provided in the  
terms of the agreement; and to declare an emergency. ($200,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0960-2026  
0974-2026  
CA-21  
CA-22  
To set forth a statement of municipal services and zoning conditions to  
be provided to the area contained in a proposed annexation (AN26-004)  
of 0.28± Acres in Sharon 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 the Department of Development to petition  
the Franklin County Board of Commissioners to change the Montgomery  
Township boundary lines to make them co-extensive with the corporate  
limits of the City of Columbus for territory in Blendon Township recently  
accepted by Ordinance No. 0586-2026; and to declare an emergency.  
($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0984-2026  
CA-23  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development, or  
authorized designee, on behalf of the Department of Public Utilities, to  
execute a License Agreement with Franklin County in order to park motor  
vehicles at the Southerly Wastewater Treatment Plant; and to declare an  
emergency. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR.  
DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
0686-2026  
CA-24  
To authorize the City Attorney's Office, Real Estate Division, to hire  
professional services, negotiate with property owners, and acquire  
right-of-way in support of the Department of Public Service’s Capital  
Improvement Program; to authorize the City Auditor to appropriate  
$100,000.00 within the General Permanent Improvement Fund; to  
authorize the expenditure of up to $100,000.00 from the General  
Permanent Improvement Fund for this purpose; and to declare an  
emergency. ($100,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0715-2026  
CA-25  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to enter  
into a professional service contract with Stantec Consulting Services Inc.  
for the Roadway - Materials Testing and Inspection 2026-1 contract; and  
to authorize the expenditure of up to $500,000.00 from the Private  
Construction Inspection Fund and the Construction Inspection Fund to  
pay for the contract; and to declare an emergency. ($500,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0762-2026  
CA-26  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to modify  
all contracts between the Department of Public Service and Gannett  
Fleming Engineers and Architects, P.C. to allow for the assignment of all  
such contracts from Gannett Fleming Engineers and Architects, P.C. to  
GFT Infrastructure Inc.; to authorize the Director of the Department of  
Public Service to modify all contracts between the Department of Public  
Service and TranSystems Corporation to allow for the assignment of all  
such contracts from TranSystems Corporation to GFT Infrastructure Inc.;  
and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0814-2026  
0830-2026  
CA-27  
CA-28  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into two  
universal term contracts for the option to purchase Ready Mix Concretes  
with Anderson Concrete Corporation and Decker Construction  
Company; to authorize the expenditure of $2.00; and to declare an  
emergency. ($2.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of Public Service to submit applications to and  
execute grant agreements with the Ohio Department of Transportation  
relative to the Highway Safety Improvement Program; to accept and  
expend awarded grant funds, and to issue refunds, if necessary, for  
approved projects after final accounting is performed. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0876-2026  
CA-29  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to modify  
all contracts between the Department of Public Service and Arcadis  
Engineering Services (USA) Inc., to allow for the assignment of all such  
contracts from Arcadis Engineering Services (USA) Inc., to Arcadis U.S.,  
Inc.; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR.  
WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
0672-2026  
CA-30  
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  
$370,000.00, with Class Acts Columbus, Inc. to provide talent buying,  
fiscal agent, and event management services for events produced by the  
Office of Special Events; to authorize the expenditure of $370,000.00  
from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund. ($370,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0675-2026  
CA-31  
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to exercise and option  
to renew the contract for year two (2) and to add funding in the amount of  
$150,000.00, with Damron Barry M dba Above Sound and Lighting for  
Audio, Video, Lighting and Stage Production Services for the 2026 Jazz  
and Rib Fest and CBUS Soul Fest; to authorize the expenditure of  
$150,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund.  
($150,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0685-2026  
CA-32  
To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to  
enter into contract with Silver Star Protection Group Holdings LLC for  
security services at the City of Columbus, Recreation and Parks  
Department pools, sporting facilities, and public events; to authorize the  
expenditure of $200,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating  
Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($200,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0917-2026  
0955-2026  
CA-33  
CA-34  
To authorize and direct the City Auditor to transfer $52,500.00 from the  
General Fund to the Area Commission Fund; to authorize and direct the  
City Auditor to appropriate $52,500.00 in the Area Commission Fund for  
operating expenses of the Area Commissions; and to declare an  
emergency. ($52,500.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to modify  
a contract with the Neighborhood Design Center by extending the  
contract through April 30, 2027; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
Lourdes Barroso De Padilla  
Sponsors:  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0973-2026  
CA-35  
To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to  
modify all contracts and agreements with Elite Fire Services, LLC doing  
business as Elite Fire Services by assigning past, present and future  
contracts and agreements to Fire Protection Pros, LLC doing business  
as Elite Fire Services due to company reorganization; and to declare an  
emergency. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. BARROSO DE  
PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
0928-2026  
CA-36  
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into  
contract and establish a purchase order with the Ohio Department of  
Health for the purchase of security paper for the Board of Health, in  
accordance with the provisions of sole source procurement of the City of  
Columbus Codes; to authorize the expenditure of $89,070.00 from the  
Health Special Revenue Fund; and to declare an emergency.  
($89,070.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. ROSS, VICE CHR. ALL  
MEMBERS  
0254-2026  
CA-37  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety, on behalf of  
the Division of Support Services, to extend a contract with Day &  
Manofsky Funeral Service LLC for indigent cremation services and  
allocate funding; to authorize the expenditure of $280,000.00 from the  
General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($280,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
0592-2026  
CA-38  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a professional engineering services contract with CDM Smith Inc. for the  
Jackson Pike Water Reclamation Plant and Southerly Water  
Reclamation Plant Fiber Optic Backbone Upgrade and Replacement  
projects; to authorize the appropriation of funds within the Sanitary  
Revolving Loan Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to apply  
for and accept a loan from the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund for the  
Jackson Pike Water Reclamation Plant project; to make this ordinance  
contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving loans  
for these projects; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $618,319.00  
from the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund for the contract. ($618,319.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0648-2026  
CA-39  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract for  
Construction Administration and Inspection Services with Evans,  
Mechwart, Hambleton & Tilton, Inc. for the Lexington Avenue Area Water  
Line Improvements project and General Water Construction Projects; to  
amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of  
cash and appropriation between projects within the Water Bond Fund; to  
authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $726,068.92 from  
the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund and an expenditure of up  
to $75,000.00 from the Water Bond Fund for the contract; and to make  
this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority  
approving a loan for the project. ($801,068.92)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0703-2026  
CA-40  
To authorize the Director of Columbus Water and Power to establish a  
subscription to The Water Research Foundation program for 2026; and  
to authorize the expenditure of up to $50,000.00 from the Water  
Operating Fund and up to $50,000.00 from the Water Reclamation  
Operating Fund. ($100,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0840-2026  
0844-2026  
CA-41  
CA-42  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an Emergency  
Water Service Agreement with the City of Pickerington to provide water  
service for usage in the event of an emergency failure of their potable  
water supply. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
an agreement with Hagerty Consulting, Inc for services regarding the  
O’Shaughnessy Dam Emergency Action Plan Exercises; and to  
authorize the expenditure of $59,995.00 from within the Public Utilities  
Operating Funds. ($59,995.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0866-2026  
0889-2026  
CA-43  
CA-44  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a cooperative  
agreement, or memorandum of understanding, with Columbus Public  
Health for participation in the Healthy Homes Program, for the Division of  
Water; and to authorize the expenditure of $300,000.00 within the Water  
Operating Fund. ($300,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities (Columbus  
Water and Power) to enter into a sole-source contract for maintenance  
and repair services for Water Quality Assurance Laboratory (WQAL)  
instruments with Agilent Technologies, Inc.; to authorize the expenditure  
of $88,179.30 from the 2026 Division of Water Operating Fund; and to  
declare an emergency. ($88,179.30)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0896-2026  
0902-2026  
CA-45  
CA-46  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to execute  
a First Amendment to Environmental Covenant, as approved by the City  
Attorney, necessary to amend an Environmental Covenant, described  
and recorded in Instrument Number 201207110098679, Recorder’s  
Office, Franklin County; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director, on behalf of the  
Department of Public Service, to modify contracts with Truck Country of  
Indiana, dba Stoops Freightliner; to allow for raw material and labor  
surcharges of up to $187,872.00; to authorize the expenditure of up to  
$187,872.00 from the Division of Refuse Collection Bond Fund; and to  
declare an emergency. ($187,872.00)  
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  
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 6:42PM  
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  
RECONVENE 7:07PM  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Melissa Green, 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  
SR  
EMERGENCY, POSTPONED AND 2ND READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION  
NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR.  
WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
0943-2026  
SR-8  
To authorize the City Clerk to enter a grant agreement with The Ohio  
State University in support of the Age-Friendly Innovation Center's  
program, Age-Friendly Columbus, to conduct the 2026 Central Ohio  
Regional Assessment on Aging; to reimburse The Ohio State University  
for expenses associated with the 2026 Central Ohio Regional  
Assessment on Aging on and after March 1, 2026; to authorize an  
appropriation and expenditure from the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund;  
and to declare an emergency. ($70,000.00)  
Nancy Day-Achauer  
Sponsors:  
A motion was made by Nancy Day-Achauer, seconded by Christopher Wyche,  
that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
0684-2026  
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract  
with Dynamic Agility Sports, LLC to provide instruction and management  
of the Carriage Place Community Center Dynamic Agility Sports Camps;  
to authorize the expenditure of $110,000.00 from the Recreation and  
Parks Operating Fund and to waive competitive bidding provisions of the  
Columbus City Code. ($110,000.00)  
A motion was made by Nancy Day-Achauer, seconded by Christopher Wyche,  
to Waive the 2nd Reading. 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 Nancy Day-Achauer, 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  
FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
0871-2026  
SR-1  
To authorize the City Auditor to modify and extend the agreement with  
Fast LP for one (1) year to maintain and support the GenTax revenue  
management system for the Division of Income Tax, including additional  
messaging and identity verification services; and to authorize the  
expenditure of $2,919,000.00 from the General Fund. ($2,919,000.00)  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Christopher Wyche,  
that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,  
and Shannon Hardin  
0972-2026  
SR-2  
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into  
contract with Wells Fargo Financial Leasing Inc. for the purchase of a  
RISO printer; to authorize and direct the City Auditor to authorize  
payment to Wells Fargo Financial Leasing, Inc. for goods received in an  
amount not to exceed $85,000.00 from General Permanent Improvement  
Fund; to authorize the appropriation, and transfer, and expenditure of  
$85,000.00 within the General Permanent Improvement Fund; to amend  
the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to waive the competitive bidding  
provisions of Columbus City Codes Chapter 329 and all provisions of  
Section 329.18(a); and to declare an emergency. ($85,000.00)  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy,  
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  
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS:  
BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
0890-2026  
SR-3  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a Jobs Growth Incentive Agreement with Copper Run Capital LLC for a  
term of up to five (5) consecutive years in consideration of the company’s  
proposed expansion, the creation of thirty (30) net new full-time  
permanent positions with an estimated annual payroll of approximately  
$6,000,000.00 and the retention of eighteen (18) full-time permanent  
positions with an associated estimated annual payroll of approximately  
$2,952,000.00 at the proposed Project Site. ($0.00)  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, 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  
0892-2026  
SR-4  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a Jobs Growth Incentive Agreement with AAA Cooper Transportation for  
a term of up to five (5) consecutive years in consideration of the  
company’s proposed total capital investment of $3,300,000.00 and the  
creation of fifty-five (55) net new full-time permanent positions with an  
estimated annual payroll of approximately $3,850,000.00. ($0.00)  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy,  
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  
0459-2026  
SR-5  
To authorize and direct the City Auditor to appropriate funds within the  
Federal Transportation Grant Fund in connection with the Quick Build  
Toolkit; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contracts  
to purchase paints, marking tape, temporary curbs, and bike counters for  
the Division of Mobility & Parking Services with Ferguson Enterprises,  
PPG, Grainger, ULine, Terra Bound Solutions, White Cap Supply,  
EcoCounter, and MioVision; 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 paint and marking tape; to authorize the  
waiver of the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Code; to  
authorize the expenditure of up to $224,989.00 from the Federal  
Transportation Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($224,989.00)  
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  
0805-2026  
SR-6  
To approve an expenditure of more than $100,000.00 on a Universal  
Term Contract previously established by the City for the purchase of  
dump trucks; 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 Agreement for  
the purchase of three (3) tandem axle CNG dump trucks with snow  
equipment and six (6) single axle CNG dump trucks with snow equipment  
from Fyda Freightliner Columbus, Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of up  
to $3,448,224.00, from the Municipal Motor Vehicle Tax Fund; and  
declare an emergency. ($3,448,224.00)  
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  
0825-2026  
SR-7  
To authorize the Director of Public Service to execute grant agreements  
relative to the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and  
Related Agencies Appropriations Act for the Bikeway - Sancus  
Boulevard SUP - Worthington-Galena Road to Worthington Woods  
Boulevard project; to accept and expend awarded grant funds, and to  
issue refunds, if necessary, for approved projects. ($0.00)  
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:  
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 SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. ROSS, VICE CHR. ALL  
MEMBERS  
0651-2026  
SR-9  
To authorize and direct the Director of Public Safety to enter into a  
brokerage contract with Air Flite, Inc. for the sale of the Bell MD530FF  
N557CP SN071FF helicopter no longer in use by the Division of Police;  
to waive the provisions of Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Codes  
pertaining to the sale of city-owned personal property, competitive  
bidding, and to entering into service contracts; and to declare an  
emergency. ($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  
0860-2026  
SR-10  
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 Tiara Ross, that this  
Ordinance be Referred to Committee. 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  
0940-2026  
SR-11  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety, on behalf of  
the Division of Police, to modify the contract with Pro-Tow, Inc. for the  
continuation of towing management services; to authorize an expenditure  
of $1,300,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency.  
($1,300,000.00)  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Tiara Ross, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
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  
0951-2026  
SR-12  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development enter into a  
service contract with Greenwood 360 LLC in an amount up to  
$250,000.00 to act as the Application Manager for recipients as part of  
the department’s Columbus Resilient Housing Initiative (RHI); to authorize  
the waiving of competitive bidding requirements of Columbus City Code  
Chapter 329, to authorize the transfer between object classes and an  
expenditure in an amount up to $250,000.00 within the general fund; to  
authorize the payment of expenses prior to the issuance of the purchase  
order beginning April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027; and declare an  
emergency. ($250,000.00)  
A motion was made by Tiara Ross, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, 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 UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
0516-2026  
SR-13  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a construction contract with JLD Construction Services, LLC, for the  
2026 Fire Hydrant Replacements project; to authorize an amendment to  
the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash  
and appropriation between projects within the Water Bond Fund; to  
authorize the expenditure of up to $1,851,206.50 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. ($1,853,206.50)  
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  
0521-2026  
SR-14  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction  
contract with Underground Utilities, Inc., for the Kenwick Road Area  
Water Line Improvements Project; to amend the 2025 Capital  
Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of  
up to $5,168,794.27 from the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account  
Fund for the contract; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio  
Water Development Authority approving a loan for the project; and to  
authorize the expenditure of up to $2,000.00 from the Water Bond Fund  
to pay for prevailing wage services. ($5,170,794.27)  
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  
0535-2026  
SR-15  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract for  
Construction Administration and Inspection Services with Stantec  
Consulting Services, Inc. for the Kenwick Road Area Water Line  
Improvements, to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to  
authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within  
the Water Bond Fund; to authorize an expenditure of up to $75,000.00  
from the Water Bond Fund for the CA/CI contract, to authorize the  
appropriation and expenditure of up to $967,024.74 from the Water  
Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund for the contract modification; and to  
make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development  
Authority approving a loan for the project. ($1,042,024.74)  
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  
0613-2026  
SR-16  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction  
contract with Driven Excavating, LLC, for the Lexington Area Water Line  
Improvements Project; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget;  
to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $5,229,633.75  
from the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund for the contract; to  
make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development  
Authority approving a loan for the project; and to authorize the  
expenditure of up to $2,000.00 from the Water Bond Fund to pay for  
prevailing wage services. ($5,231,633.75)  
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  
0781-2026  
SR-17  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify the contract with  
Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC for Tree Trimming and Vegetation  
Management Services; and to authorize the expenditure of  
$1,045,000.00 split between the Electricity and Water Operating Funds.  
($1,045,000.00)  
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  
0976-2026  
SR-18  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and increase the  
power supply agreement for the purchase of wholesale electric power  
and renewable energy credits with American Electric Power Energy  
Partners, Inc. for the Division of Power; to authorize the expenditure of  
$75,000,000.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund; and to declare an  
emergency. ($75,000,000.00)  
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  
ADJOURNMENT 7:53PM  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Melissa Green, 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