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Agenda - Final

Columbus City Council

Monday, October 5, 2026

5:00 PM

City Council Chambers, Rm 231

REGULAR MEETING NO.43 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, OCTOBER 5, 2026 at

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

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

READING AND DISPOSAL OF THE JOURNAL

ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE JOURNAL

COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS RECEIVED BY CITY CLERK'S OFFICE

C0038-2026

THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE

CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 30, 2026

Transfer Type: C-2, C-1

To: 1910 Star Mart LLC

Star Mart

1910 Lockbourne Rd

Columbus, OH 43207

From: STAR MART INC

STAR MART INC

1910 Lockbourne Rd

Columbus, OH 43207

Permit #: 10020677-1

Transfer Type: D-5

To: Cilantro Short North LLC

1044 N High ST

Columbus, OH 43201

From: SHORT NORTH BODEGA LLC

SUNCO FOOD MART

1044 N High St

Columbus, OH 43201

Permit #: 10020720-1

Advertise Date: 10/10/2026

Agenda Date: 10/5/2026

Return Date: 10/15/2026

RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION

BARROSO DE PADILLA

0225X-2026

To recognize October 2026 as ARTober in the City of Columbus and

celebrate Columbus’ Creative Community

Sponsors:

Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Emmanuel V. Remy, Nicholas

Bankston, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green,

Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche and Shannon G. Hardin

DORANS

0227X-2026

To recognize and celebrate the 46th Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Columbus Marathon for celebrating racing in the community, exceptional

fundraising, and groundbreaking research.

Sponsors:

Rob Dorans, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De

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

Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche and Shannon G.

Hardin

HARDIN

0208X-2026

To honor and celebrate Overseer Michael D. Reeves Sr.’s 50th pastoral

anniversary

Sponsors:

Shannon G. Hardin, Tiara Ross, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes

Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans,

Melissa Green, Emmanuel V. Remy and Christopher Wyche

ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA

FR FIRST READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION

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

MEMBERS

FR-1

2648-2026

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a

Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Ink and Toner with US

Laser LLC; and to authorize the expenditure of $1.00. ($1.00)

PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR.

DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS

FR-2

2628-2026

To adopt a new Fee Schedule for the Department of Public Service,

Infrastructure Transportation Construction Inspection Fees, to be effective

on Monday, January 4, 2027. ($0.00)

FR-3

2636-2026

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

those documents necessary to release easements over property owned

south of Spruce Street, east of Kilbourne Street, north of Vine Street, and

west of Armstrong Street, Columbus Ohio 43215, Franklin County, and

within the property lines as shown within an attached exhibit, to allow for

the property to clear title, at the request of NWD HP 2, LLC. ($0.00)

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

MEMBERS

FR-4

2651-2026

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

planned modifications of two Not For Profit Service Contracts with

Franklin County Public Health (Treasurer Franklin County) to increase

funding and to extend the contract term dates from December 31, 2026 to

December 31, 2027 to provide lead risk inspection and assessor

services; and to authorize the expenditure in an amount up to $15,250.00

from within the 2026 Housing Division’s General Fund budget and

$40,000.00 within the 2024 Lead Hazard Reduction Grant. ($55,250.00)

FR-5

2654-2026

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

a planned modification of a service contract with Morse Transit

Acquisitions LLC to increase funding and to extend the contract term date

from December 31, 2026 to December 31, 2027 to provide hotel

services for 10 days and beyond as needed for completed lead

abatement for recipients of the Lead Safe Columbus Program; and to

authorize the expenditure in amount up to $7,000.00 from within the 2026

Housing Division’s General Fund budget and $10,000.00 within the 2024

Lead Hazard Reduction Grant. ($17,000.00)

FR-6

FR-7

FR-8

2655-2026

2656-2026

2657-2026

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

a planned modification of a service contract with Mann Roofing &

Construction LLC to extend the agreement term from December 31, 2026

to December 31, 2027 in order to continue to provide roof replacement

services in the City of Columbus for homeowners within the Roof

Replacement program. ($0.00)

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

a planned modification of a service contract with Revere Roofing

Company, Inc. to extend the agreement term from December 31, 2026 to

December 31, 2027 in order to continue to provide roof replacement

services in the City of Columbus for homeowners within the Roof

Replacement program. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a

grant agreement with Healthy Linden Homes VII LLC, a disregarded entity

of HNHF Realty Collaborative, to allow for costs incurred prior to the

approval of the purchase order, beginning April 1, 2026. ($0.00)

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

MEMBERS

FR-9

2529-2026

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management

to enter into contract with Southeastern Equipment Co., Inc. for two track

loaders and attachments for Columbus Water & Power; and to authorize

the expenditure of $212,320.00 from within the Water Operating Fund.

($212,320.00)

FR-10 2530-2026

FR-11 2667-2026

To authorize the Director of Public Service to establish a purchase order

with the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO) for landfill use by

the Division of Infrastructure Management; to authorize the expenditure of

$115,000.00 or so much thereof as may be needed from the Street

Construction, Maintenance, and Repair Fund. ($115,000.00)

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a

Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Weed and Vegetation

Management with TruGreen LP; and to authorize the expenditure of

$1.00. ($1.00)

CONSENT ACTIONS

RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION:

ROSS

To honor the life and legacy of Charles A. Thompkins, Sr., 1963-2026

CA-1

0219X-2026

Sponsors:

Tiara Ross, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla,

Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green,

Emmanuel V. Remy, Christopher Wyche and Shannon G.

Hardin

CA-2

0226X-2026

To honor and recognize the Southeast Lions for their efforts during the

Columbus Summer Storm Damage

Sponsors:

Tiara Ross, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla,

Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green,

Emmanuel V. Remy, Christopher Wyche and Shannon G.

Hardin

HARDIN

CA-3

0220X-2026

To memorialize and celebrate the life of Elizabeth “Peanie” Devonne

Taylor, 1949-2026

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

CA-4

0221X-2026

To praise and honor the life of Rev. Dr. Deborah Ardienne Dennis,

1951-2026

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

CA-5

0232X-2026

To commend and celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Maroon Arts

Group

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

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

MEMBERS

CA-6

2207-2026

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

contract with Brown Enterprise Solutions, LLC for Docusign subscription

and support services; to authorize an expenditure from the Department of

Technology, Information Services Fund and the Columbus Public Health

Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($146,176.30)

CA-7

2353-2026

To appropriate $239,066.36 from the unappropriated balance of the

General Fund Income Tax Set-Aside subfund to the Department of

Technology; to authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on

behalf of the Department of Technology, to associate all general budget

reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate purchase

agreement with Brown Enterprise Solutions, LLC, an approved reseller of

Microsoft products, for Microsoft Enterprise software licensing and

“true-up” costs; and to authorize the expenditure of $239,066.36 from the

Department of Technology. ($239,066.36)

CA-8

CA-9

2446-2026

2450-2026

To authorize the Finance and Management Director on behalf of the

Facilities Management Division to establish a purchase order with All

Around Access LLC for four(4) scissor lifts; to authorize expenditure of

$85,344.00 from the General Permanent Improvement Fund.

($85,344.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management

to enter into subrecipient agreements with Columbus Urban League and

Communities for New Direction to carry out CDBG-eligible projects in the

total amount of $150,000.00 from the Community Development Block

Grant Fund; to authorize the appropriation of $150,000.00, and the

expenditure of $150,000.00; and to authorize expenses incurred prior to

purchase order execution. ($150,000.00)

CA-10 2485-2026

To authorize the Director of The Department of Finance and

Management, on behalf of the Facilities Management Division, to enter

into a contract with Roberts Service Group, Inc. to replace (10) ten

existing Pella wood-clad double hung windows with new Pella windows or

an approved equal to include parts, labor, installation, equipment,

materials and disposal; at Fire Station 19 located at 3601 N. High St.

Columbus, OH 43214; to authorize a transfer and expenditure of

$28,690.00 within the General Permanent Improvement Fund.

($28,690.00)

CA-11 2523-2026

CA-12 2525-2026

CA-13 2544-2026

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

grant agreement with Urban Strings Columbus in support of Urban Strings

Columbus Documentary Film Production Project; and to authorize a

transfer and expenditure within the General Fund. ($10,000.00)

To authorize the transfer of $183,737.29 from the General Fund to the

Sustainable Columbus Fund in support of energy management,

alternative energy, and sustainability initiatives to benefit the greater

Columbus community. ($183,737.29)

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into

Universal Term Contracts for the option to purchase Emergency Vehicle

Lights and Warning Equipment with Parr Public Safety Equipment, LLC.

and K.E. Rose Company; and to authorize the expenditure of $2.00.

($2.00)

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS: BANKSTON,

CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS

CA-14 2746-2026

To authorize the City Clerk to enter into an advance payment grant

agreement with Our Community Group in support of their community

events that strengthen economic mobility and physical wellness for

Columbus residents; to authorize an expenditure within the Neighborhood

Initiatives subfund; to authorize the reimbursement of qualifying expenses

incurred prior to the creation of the purchase order; and to declare an

emergency. ($20,000.00)

Sponsors:

Nicholas Bankston and Tiara Ross

PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR.

DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS

CA-15 0215X-2026

To declare the City’s necessity and intent to appropriate and accept

certain fee simple title and lesser real estate in order to complete the

Bikeway-Sancus Boulevard SUP Project; and to declare an emergency.

($0.00)

CA-16 2364-2026

CA-17 2431-2026

To authorize the Director of Public Service to grant consent and propose

cooperation with the Director of the Ohio Department of Transportation for

maintenance of interstates, U.S. routes, and state routes. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a professional

services contract with HNTB Ohio, Inc. for the Signals-Downtown Special

Event Transportation Management Plan project; and to authorize the

expenditure of up to $500,000.00 from the Mobility Operating Fund to pay

for this contract. ($500,000.00)

CA-18 2497-2026

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

modification with M.P. Dory Co. for the Roadway Improvements -

Guardrail and Fence Repair 2025 service project; to authorize the

expenditure of up to $375,000.00 from the Street Construction

Maintenance and Repair Fund for the project. ($375,000.00)

CA-19 2516-2026

CA-20 2541-2026

CA-21 2542-2026

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

MORPC-Attributable Funds roadway improvement project applications to

the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission for consideration for funding

within the Transportation Improvement Program; and to authorize the

Director of Public Service to execute project agreements for approved

projects for the Department of Public Service. ($0.00)

To appropriate funds within the Community Development Act Fund; to

authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contract modification

with Shelly and Sands, Inc. for the Wheatland Avenue Improvements

project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $175,000.00 from the

Community Development Act Fund to pay for the project; and to declare

an emergency. ($175,000.00)

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

those documents necessary to release easements over property owned

at 525 Sawyer Blvd to 525 Sawyer Partners L.P. to allow for the property

to clear title. ($0.00)

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

CHR. ALL MEMBERS

CA-22 2459-2026

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

agreement with Columbus Downtown Development Corporation (dba

Downtown Columbus Inc.) regarding the annual tradition of winter lighting

in Bicentennial Park and the Promenade. ($0.00)

CA-23 2464-2026

To authorize an expenditure correction of $270,113.97 from the

Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund to the Water Bond Fund to be

applied towards the costs of the Hoover Amenities Project; to authorize

the transfer of cash and appropriation within the Water Bond Fund; to

authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; and to

authorize the expenditure of $270,113.97 from the Water Bond Fund.

($270,113.97)

CA-24 2548-2026

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

African Festival in support of the 2026 United African Festival; to

authorize an expenditure from the Neighborhood Initiatives Subfund; and

to authorize the reimbursement of qualifying expenses incurred prior to

the creation of the purchase order. ($6,500.00)

Sponsors:

Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla and Tiara

Ross

CA-25 2743-2026

To authorize and direct the City Clerk to enter an advance payment grant

agreement with Greater Community Foundation in support of the Soulful

Steps Program; to authorize an expenditure in the Neighborhood

Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($7,500.00)

Sponsors:

Emmanuel V. Remy

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

VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS

CA-26 2481-2026

To authorize the Board of Health to modify an existing agreement with the

State of Ohio Department of Children and Youth for the Help Me Grow

Home Visiting Program. ($0.00)

CA-27 2487-2026

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

Northwoods Foundation, plus any additional funds, for the 2026-2027

NSS Northwoods Foundation Grant; to authorize the appropriation of

funds, including any additional funds, from the unappropriated balance of

the Private Grants Fund; to authorize the acceptance and use of COTA

Bus Passes and Kroger Gift Cards from the Northwoods Foundation, plus

any additional COTA Bus Passes and Gift Cards, for the 2026-2027

Northwoods Foundation Grant; and to authorize the City Auditor to

transfer appropriations between object classes for the 2026-2027 NSS

Northwoods Foundation Grant. ($11,565.00)

CA-28 2519-2026

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

University of Washington in the amount of $200,000.00 and any additional

funds for the 2026-2027 Doxycycline Post-Exposure Prophylaxis

Implementation Study grant program following receipt of executed

agreement; to authorize the appropriation of $200,000.00, and any

additional funds awarded from the unappropriated balance of the Health

Department Grants Fund; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer

appropriations between object classes for the 2026-2027 Doxycycline

Post-Exposure Prophylaxis Implementation Study grant program.

($200,000.00)

CA-29 2524-2026

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

The Ohio State University in the amount of $208,203.00 and any

additional funds for the 2026-2027 OSU SUD Intervention grant program

following receipt of executed agreement; to authorize the appropriation of

$208,203.00, and any additional funds awarded from the unappropriated

balance of the Health Department Grants Fund; to authorize the City

Auditor to transfer appropriations between object classes for the

2026-2027 OSU SUD Intervention grant program. ($208,203.00)

CA-30 2527-2026

To authorize the Board of Health to modify an existing contract with

Collaborative Research, LLC for the facilitation and management of the

Central Ohio HIV Planning Alliance (COHPA), for the provision of services

allowable under the Health grant funds, for persons with HIV or AIDS in

central Ohio for the period of March 1, 2026 through February 28, 2027,

to authorize the expenditure of $3,579.51 from the Health grant funds.

($3,579.51)

CA-31 2602-2026

To authorize the Board of Health to accept a grant from the Franklin

County Board of Health in the amount $103,790.00; to authorize the

appropriation of $103,790.00 to the Health Department in the Health

Department Grants Fund; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer

appropriations between object classes for the Overdose Data to Action:

Limiting Overdose through Collaborative Actions in Localities

(OD2A:LOCAL) grant program as needed upon request by the Columbus

Public Health department; and to declare an emergency. ($103,790.00)

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

MEMBERS

CA-32 2604-2026

To authorize and direct the City Auditor to make payment to the Ohio

Municipal Attorneys Association for registration fees associated with the

2026 OMAA Municipal Law Institute; to authorize the expenditure of

$2,700.00 from the General Fund and $1,175.00 from the Environmental

Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($3,875.00)

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

MEMBERS

CA-33 2562-2026

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

a planned modification of a contract with E.E. Ward Moving & Storage

Co. LLC., to extend the agreement term date through December 31, 2027

as well as increase funding in an amount up to $5,000.00. ($5,000.00)

CA-34 2563-2026

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

a planned modification of a contract with Coliseum Home Improvements,

to extend the contract term end date from December 31, 2026 to

December 31, 2027, as well as to increase funding utilizing an existing

auditor’s certificate established for this purpose in an amount up to

$200,000.00. ($200,000.00)

CA-35 2564-2026

CA-36 2650-2026

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

a planned modification of a contract with Ohio Technical Services Inc., to

extend the agreement term date through December 31, 2027 as well as

increase funding in an amount up to $7,000.00. ($7,000.00)

To amend ordinances 2348-2025, passed by Columbus City Council on

September 17, 2025 and 0990-2026, passed by Columbus City Council

on April 23, 2026 to allow for a correction of the vendor name from Ronald

Horton Jr. dba First Choice Lead Abatement to Ronald Horton Jr. dba

First Choice Lead Abatement & Rehab Services LLC and to authorize

the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a planned

modification of a contract with Ronald Horton Jr., dba First Choice Lead

Abatement & Rehab Services LLC, to extend the contract term date

through December 31, 2027, as well as to increase funding utilizing an

existing auditor’s certificate established for this purpose in an amount up

to $200,000.00; and to declare an emergency. ($200,000.00)

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

MEMBERS

CA-37 2410-2026

To authorize the Public Safety Director to accept a grant award from the

Public Utilities Commission of Ohio for 30 Division of Fire personnel to

enroll in a Joint Hazard Assessment Team (JHAT) course, to appropriate

$12,500.00 from the unappropriated balance of the General Government

Grant Fund, to authorize the expenditure of up to $12,500.00 from the

General Government Grant Fund to cover the costs associated with this

project. ($12,500.00)

CA-38 2445-2026

To authorize the Director of Columbus Water and Power to enter into a

professional engineering services contract with The Osborn Engineering

Company, for the General Architectural and Mechanical

Services-Contract 1 Project, to authorize a transfer of cash and

appropriation within the Sanitary Bond Fund; and to authorize an

expenditure up to $380,000.00 from the Sanitary Bond Fund.

($380,000.00)

WBE Participation

CA-39 2528-2026

CA-40 2531-2026

CA-41 2674-2026

To authorize the Auditor’s Office to establish an Auditor’s Certificate for

the Department of Public Utilities to pay Ohio Water Development

Authority loan fees for loans obtained through the Water Pollution Control

Loan Fund Account; to authorize the expenditure of up to $450,000.00

from the Sewer Operating Fund to pay these loan fees. ($450,000.00)

To authorize the Director of Columbus Water & Power to modify a

contract with Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc. for general financial

services; and to authorize the expenditure of $200,000.00 split between

the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds.

($200,000.00)

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a

Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Peerless Pump Parts

and Services with Daman Industrial Services Inc.; to authorize the

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

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

APPOINTMENTS

CA-42 A0185-2026

CA-43 A0201-2026

CA-44 A0204-2026

Appointment of Jordan Ballinger, Subject Matter Expert, to serve on

Transportation and Pedestrian Commission, with a term start date of

October 2026 and term expiration date of October 2027. (resume

attached)

Appointment of David Jude, RN, OhioHealth Grant Medical Center, 111 S

Grant Ave, Columbus, OH 43215, to serve on the Property Maintenance

Appeals Board replacing Anthony Riffe with a new term expiration date of

October 1, 2028. (resume attached)

Reappointment of Mark Lundine, City of Columbus, 111 N. Front Street,

Columbus, OH 43215, to serve on the Gravity II New Community Authority

Board of Trustees as the local government representative member, in his

official capacity, with a term expiration date of December 16, 2027, but

shall continue to hold over into one or more subsequent terms until a local

government representative is duly appointed to serve for the remainder of

such term or until death, resignation, or removal for cause as determined

by this Council. (resume attached)

CA-45 A0205-2026

CA-46 A0206-2026

CA-47 A0207-2026

Reappointment of Trent Smith, Franklinton Board of Trade, 1091 West

Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43222, to serve on the Gravity II New

Community Authority Board of Trustees as a citizen member, with a term

expiration date of December 16, 2027, but shall continue to hold over into

one or more subsequent terms until a citizen member is duly appointed to

serve for the remainder of such term or until death, resignation, or removal

for cause as determined by this Council. (resume attached)

Reappointment of Johnathan Youngman, Franklinton Cycle Works, 897

West Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215, to serve on the Gravity II New

Community Authority Board of Trustees as a citizen member, with a term

expiration date of December 16, 2028, but shall continue to hold over into

one or more subsequent terms until a citizen member is duly appointed to

serve for the remainder of such term or until death, resignation, or removal

for cause as determined by this Council. (resume attached)

Reappointment of Jeff Mohrman, Finance Fund, 366 East Broad Street,

Suite 101, Columbus, OH 43215, to serve on the Gravity II New

Community Authority Board of Trustees as a citizen member, with a term

expiration date of December 16, 2028, but shall continue to hold over into

one or more subsequent terms until a citizen member is duly appointed to

serve for the remainder of such term or until death, resignation, or removal

for cause as determined by this Council. (resume attached)

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

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

MEMBERS

SR-1

2505-2026

To authorize the issuance of limited tax bond anticipation notes in an

amount not to exceed $19,165,000.00 for the purpose of refunding

outstanding bond anticipation notes; to authorize the appropriation of

$19,165.000.00 in the Info Services Debt Retirement Fund; to authorize

the expenditure of $23,894,400.00 from the Info Services Operating Fund

and the Info Services Debt Retirement Fund; and to declare an

emergency. ($23,894,400.00)

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS: BANKSTON,

CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS

SR-2

2538-2026

To authorize the Director of Development to enter into a grant agreement

with Columbus Downtown Development Corporation in an amount up to

$2,000,000.00; to authorize the transfer of appropriation between

divisions in the amount up to $675,900.00 and the expenditure in an

amount up to $1,500,000.00 within the General Fund; to authorize the

appropriation and expenditure in an amount up to $500,000.00 within the

Housing Business Tax Incentive fund; to allow for advancement of grant

funds on a predetermined schedule. ($2,000,000.00)

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

CHR. ALL MEMBERS

SR-3

2237-2026

To authorize and direct the City Clerk to enter into grant agreements with

Community Refugee and Immigration Services, Inc., Jewish Family

Service, and Ethiopian Tewahedo Social Services; to authorize an

appropriation and expenditure from the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund;

to authorize the payment of non-food related program expenses; and to

allow food and/or non-alcoholic beverage expenses incurred after the

effective date of the ordinance. ($213,000.00)

Sponsors:

Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Rob

Dorans and Emmanuel V. Remy

SR-4

2461-2026

To authorize the various fiscal actions needed as a result of emergency

expenditures authorized for the remediation of storm damage at Barack

Community Center, Busch Park, Berliner Park, and the Fran Ryan Center;

to authorize the appropriation of $500,000.00 within the Recreation and

Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the transfer of

$2,500,000.00 within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement

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

Capital Improvements Budget; and to declare an emergency.

($2,500,000.00)

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

VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS

SR-5

1537-2026

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

Children's Hospital for the provision of WIC Clinics at their facilities; to

authorize the expenditure of $1,000,000.00 from the Health Department

Grants Fund. ($1,000,000.00)

SR-6

2595-2026

To authorize and direct the Board of Health to enter into a contract with

3SG Plus, LLC to provide document conversion services; to waive the

competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Code; to authorize an

expenditure from the Health Department Grants Fund; and to declare an

emergency. ($63,485.60)

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

MEMBERS

SR-7

2757-2026

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

a not-for-profit service agreement with the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning

Commission to administer an energy efficient home repair program; to

authorize the expenditure within the Development Taxable Bond Fund; to

authorize the appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood

Initiatives subfund; to authorize the advancement of funding on a

predetermined schedule; and to declare an emergency. ($409,600.00).

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

MEMBERS

SR-8

SR-9

2235-2026

2313-2026

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management

to enter into contract with Bobcat Enterprises, Inc. for the purchase and

delivery of one New Holland Small Articulating Loader for the Department

of Public Utilities; to waive competitive bidding of the Columbus City

Code; and to authorize the expenditure of $63,106.23 from within the

Water Operating Fund. ($63,106.23)

To authorize the Director of Columbus Water and Power to enter into a

construction contract with Danbert, Inc. for the Blueprint Miller Kelton -

Kent/Fairwood Permeable Pavers & Kent/Fairwood Waterline

Improvements. Water Line Improvements projects; to authorize

amendments to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the

appropriation and expenditure of up to $12,600,862.73 from the Water

Pollution Control Loan Fund and the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate

Loan Fund for the contract; to make this ordinance contingent upon the

Ohio Water Development Authority approving loans for the project; and to

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

to pay for prevailing wage services. ($12,602,862.73)

MBE Participation

SR-10 2582-2026

To authorize the Director of Columbus Water & Power to enter into

contract with Trimble Inc. for software licenses associated with the

Trimble Unity AMS system; to authorize the expenditure of $1,014,322.21

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

Operating Funds; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Chapter

329 of the Columbus City Codes; to repeal Ordinance No. 1559-2026;

and to declare an emergency. ($1,014,322.21)

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

DAY-ACHAUER

SR-11 2206-2026

To enact new Chapter 924- Film Permits to establish permitting

requirements for commercial and non-commercial filming/photography by

the Department of Recreation and Parks. ($0.00)

Sponsors:

Nancy Day-Achauer

HARDIN

SR-12 2622-2026

To amend sections 179.03, 179.04 and 3902.02 and to repeal the

existing versions of sections 179.03, 179.04, and 3902.02 of the

Columbus City Codes to clarify the enabling provisions of the Columbus

LGBTQ+ Affairs Commission. ($0.00)

Sponsors:

Shannon G. Hardin

ADJOURNMENT