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Minutes - Final  
Columbus City Council  
Monday, February 3, 2025  
5:00 PM  
City Council Chambers, Rm 231  
REGULAR MEETING NO. 6 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, FEBRUARY 3,  
2025 at 5:00 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.  
ROLL CALL  
1 - Otto Beatty III  
8 -  
Absent:  
Present:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and  
Shannon Hardin  
READING AND DISPOSAL OF THE JOURNAL  
A motion was made by Melissa Green, seconded by Nicholas Bankston, to  
Dispense with the reading of the Journal and Approve. The motion carried by  
the following vote:  
1 - Otto Beatty III  
8 -  
Absent:  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and  
Shannon Hardin  
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE JOURNAL  
COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS RECEIVED BY CITY CLERK'S OFFICE  
C0004-2025  
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THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE  
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF WEDNESDAY JANUARY 29, 2025  
New Type: D1  
To: Venus Nails Ohio LLC  
5676 W Broad St  
Columbus, OH 43119  
Permit #: 9250373  
New Type: C1 C2  
To: Sow Price Ave LLC  
DBA Sow To Go  
30 Price Ave  
Columbus, OH 43201  
Permit #: 7450134  
New Type: C1 C2  
To: Sow Broad Street LLC  
DBA Sow To Go  
435 W Broad St  
Columbus, OH 43215  
Permit #: 7450133  
Transfer Type: D1 D2 D3 D3A D6  
To: Texas Roadhouse Holdings LLC  
DBA Texas Roadhouse  
5870 Carnaby Way & Patio  
Columbus, OH 43213  
From: Reynoldsburg Roadhouse LLC  
DBA Texas Roadhouse  
5870 Carnaby Way & Patio  
Columbus, OH 43213  
Permit #: 88560430185  
Transfer Type: D1 D2 D3 D6  
To: BDB Other States LLC  
DBA Buca Di Beppo  
Bsmt & Patio  
343 N Front St Unit LL  
Columbus, OH 43215  
From: Buca Restaurants Inc  
DBA Buca Di Beppo  
Bsmt & Patio  
343 N Front St Unit LL  
Columbus, OH 43215  
Permit #: 05276930005  
Transfer Type: D5  
To: CDR Waters & Assoc LLC  
DBA Bottoms UP Cafe  
350 Mt Vernon Ave  
Columbus, OH 43215  
From: CDR Waters & Assoc LLC  
DBA Bottoms UP Cafe  
& Bsmt  
1069 W Broad St  
Columbus, OH 43222  
Permit #: 11816900001  
New Type: D1  
To: Late Night Bites LLC  
5512 E Livingston Ave  
Columbus, OH 43232  
Permit #: 5024342  
Transfer Type: D1 D2 D3 D6  
To: Feed Your Soul Bar LLC  
1 Capitol Sq  
Columbus, OH 43215  
From: Milos Deli & Cafe Inc  
DBA Milos Deli & Cafe  
1 Capitol Sq  
Columbus, OH 43215  
Permit #: 2632128  
Advertise Date: 2/8/2025  
Agenda Date: 2/3/2025  
Return Date: 2/13/2025  
Read and Filed  
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION  
GREEN  
0023X-2025  
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To Recognize Cardiovascular Disease as the World’s Leading Cause of  
Death and to Support the Recognition of Friday, February 7, 2025 as  
“National Wear Red Day” and February as “American Heart Month”  
Sponsors:  
Melissa Green, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Otto  
Beatty III, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Emmanuel V. Remy,  
Christopher Wyche and Shannon G. Hardin  
A motion was made by Melissa Green, seconded by Nicholas Bankston, that  
this Ceremonial Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
1 - Otto Beatty III  
8 -  
Absent:  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and  
Shannon Hardin  
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA  
FIRST READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION  
FR  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Christopher Wyche, to  
waive the reading of the titles of first reading legislation. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
1 - Otto Beatty III  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and  
Shannon Hardin  
FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
0144-2025  
FR-1  
To authorize the appropriation of $341,325.17 from the unappropriated  
balance of the Columbus City Schools, Telephone Services subfund, to  
the Department of Technology, Information Services Division, Information  
Services Operating fund, Telephone Services subfund to provide funds  
for the City of Columbus, Columbus City Schools Voice-over-Internet  
Protocol telephone project. ($341,325.17)  
Read for the First Time  
0160-2025  
FR-2  
To formally accept certain real estate conveyed to the City that is being  
used for various public purposes; and to authorize the directors of the  
Departments of Public Utilities, Public Service, Finance and  
Management, Development, and Recreation and Parks to enter into any  
necessary agreements, as approved by the City Attorney's Office, in  
order to address any real estate tax or assessment issues. ($0.00)  
Read for the First Time  
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS:  
BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
0249-2025  
FR-3  
To authorize the Director of Development to modify the not-for-profit  
service contract with Affordable Housing Trust for Columbus and Franklin  
County ("AHT") for the purpose of modifying the contract scope. ($0.00)  
Read for the First Time  
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR.  
DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
0106-2025  
FR-4  
To amend the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City  
Attorney's Office to contract for professional services relative to the  
acquisition of fee simple title and lesser interests in and to property  
needed for Urban Infrastructure Recovery Fund projects; to authorize the  
City Attorney's Office to negotiate with property owners to acquire the  
additional rights-of-way necessary to complete Urban Infrastructure  
Recovery Fund projects; to authorize the expenditure of $225,000.00  
from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund to acquire the needed  
rights-of-way. ($225,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR.  
WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
0299-2025  
FR-5  
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with the  
Community Arts Project, Inc. DBA The King Arts Complex for the support  
of their 27th Annual Heritage Music Festival; and to authorize an  
appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives  
subfund. ($25,000.00)  
Emmanuel V. Remy  
Sponsors:  
Read for the First Time  
HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
, VICE CHR.  
0203-2025  
FR-6  
To authorize the transfer of appropriations from the Health Department  
Grant Fund to reflect the originating funding sources from the Ohio  
Department of Health for the FY22 and FY23 Reproductive Health and  
Wellness Grant Program (RHWP); to authorize additional transfers of  
appropriations between object classes upon request. ($25,093.00)  
Read for the First Time  
PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
, VICE CHR.  
0143-2025  
FR-7  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety to accept a  
grant from Norfolk Southern Railway Company; and to authorize the City  
Auditor to appropriate $15,000.00 within the unallocated balance of the  
Division of Fire grant fund ($15,000.00).  
Read for the First Time  
PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
0084-2025  
FR-8  
FR-9  
To authorize the director of the Department of Public Utilities to execute  
those document(s) necessary to release the City’s easement rights  
described and recorded in Deed Book 3423, Page 45, Recorder’s  
Office, Franklin County, Ohio. ($0.00)  
Read for the First Time  
0130-2025  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a service agreement in accordance with the relevant provisions of City  
Code relating to Sole Source procurement with GeoNexus Technologies  
L.L.C. for software support and maintenance of GeoWorx programs for  
the Department of Public Utilities; and to authorize the expenditure of  
$37,556.71 split among the Electricity Operating Fund, Water Operating  
Fund, Sewerage System Operating Fund, and Stormwater Operating  
Fund. ($37,556.71)  
Read for the First Time  
0156-2025  
FR-10  
FR-11  
FR-12  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew and increase a  
service agreement in accordance with City Code relating to sole source  
procurement with Arcadis U.S., Inc. for the Orion Project Management  
Information System Support Services application for use by the  
Departments of Public Utilities, Finance and Management, Public  
Service, and Recreation and Parks; and to authorize the expenditure of  
$14,831.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund, $69,991.00  
from the Public Service Department Operating Fund, $24,198.00 from  
the Finance and Management Department's General Operating Fund,  
and $151,170.00 split from the Electricity, Water, Sewerage, and  
Stormwater Operating Funds. ($260,190.00)  
Read for the First Time  
0186-2025  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and increase a  
contract with Sensus USA, Inc. for ongoing software, hardware, and  
maintenance of the system for the Enhanced Meter Project for the  
Division of Water; to authorize the expenditure of $1,200,000.00 from the  
Water Operating Fund; and to waive the competitive bidding provisions  
of City Code. ($1,200,000.00)  
Read for the First Time  
RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
HARDIN  
0162-2025  
To supplement the Columbus Zoning Code, Title 33, by amending or  
adding various code sections for land uses and definitions associated  
with the Ohio Division of Cannabis Control, the General Offenses Code,  
Title 23, and the Fire Prevention Code, Title 25, to repeal the  
corresponding existing city code provisions, and to repeal Sections  
3389.09 and 3389.115, which require a Special Permit from the Board  
of Zoning Adjustment for certain uses.  
Rob Dorans and Shannon G. Hardin  
Sponsors:  
Read for the First Time  
ZONING: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
REZONINGS/AMENDMENTS  
0256-2025  
FR-13  
To rezone 4600 LAKEHURST CT. (43016), being 17.2± acres located at  
the southeast corner of Lakehurst Court and Emerald Parkway, From:  
L-C-2, Limited Commercial District and L-C-4, Limited Commercial  
District, To: AR-O, Apartment Office District (Rezoning #Z24-057).  
Read for the First Time  
0263-2025  
0266-2025  
FR-14  
FR-15  
To rezone 106 W. CASTLE ROAD. (43207), being 5.64± acres located  
at the western terminus of West Castle Road, From: SR, Suburban  
Residential District, To: AR-1, Apartment Residential District (Rezoning  
#Z24-050).  
Read for the First Time  
To rezone 1429 SCHROCK RD. (43229), being 0.72± acres located at  
the southeast corner of Schrock Road and Ambleside Drive, From: C-4,  
Commercial District and C-5, Commercial District, To: L-C-4, Limited  
Commercial District (Rezoning #Z24-011).  
Read for the First Time  
VARIANCES  
2170-2024  
FR-16  
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.037, R-2F  
residential district; 3312.25, Maneuvering; 3312.29, Parking space;  
3312.49(C), Required Parking; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width  
requirements; 3332.14, R-2F area district requirements; 3332.19,  
Fronting; 3332.25, Maximum side yards required; 3332.26, Minimum  
side yards permitted; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City  
Codes; for the property located at 41 S. CYPRESS AVE. (43222), to  
allow two single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development  
standards in the R-2F, Residential District (Council Variance  
#CV22-140).  
Read for the First Time  
0257-2025  
FR-17  
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3312.09, Aisle;  
3312.21, Landscaping and screening; 3312.25, Maneuvering; 3312.29,  
Parking space; 3312.49, Required parking; 3333.18, Building lines; and  
3333.255, Perimeter yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property  
located at 4600 LAKEHURST CT. (43016), to allow reduced  
development standards for a mixed-use development in the AR-O,  
Apartment Office District (Council Variance #CV24-139).  
Read for the First Time  
0264-2025  
FR-18  
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3312.21(A),  
Landscaping and screening; 3312.27, Parking setback line; 3312.49,  
Required parking; and 3333.255, Perimeter yard, of the Columbus City  
Codes; for the property located at 106 W. CASTLE RD. (43207) to allow  
reduced development standards for an apartment complex in the AR-1,  
Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-122).  
Read for the First Time  
0265-2025  
FR-19  
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3333.035, AR-4  
apartment residential district use; 3312.49, Required parking; and  
3333.09, Area requirements, of the Columbus City Codes; for the  
property located at 1876 N. 4TH ST. (43201), to allow a medical office  
with reduced development standards in the AR-4, Apartment Residential  
District (Council Variance #CV24-086).  
Read for the First Time  
CA  
CONSENT ACTIONS  
FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
0072-2025  
0117-2025  
CA-1  
To authorize the City Treasurer to renew its contract for investment  
advisory services with Meeder Public Funds, Inc., for the period from  
April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026; and to authorize the expenditure of  
$240,000.00 from the General Fund. ($240,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-2  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management  
to enter into a grant agreement with the Franklin County Historical  
Society dba COSI; to amend the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to  
authorize a transfer within the Construction Management Taxable Fund;  
and to authorize the expenditure of $300,000.00 from the Construction  
Management Taxable Fund. ($300,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0118-2025  
0179-2025  
0181-2025  
CA-3  
CA-4  
CA-5  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to establish  
contracts and purchase orders for the payment of annual membership  
dues and subscriptions for various organizations; and to authorize the  
expenditure of $150,000.00 from the General Fund. ($150,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a  
contract for the option to purchase Pool Chemicals with Bonded  
Chemicals, Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00; and to declare an  
emergency. ($1.00).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a  
contract for the option to purchase Hydrogen Peroxide with Bonded  
Chemicals, Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00; and to declare an  
emergency. ($1.00).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0182-2025  
0189-2025  
0202-2025  
CA-6  
CA-7  
CA-8  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a  
contract for the option to purchase Aluminum Sulfate with USALCO, Llc;  
to authorize the expenditure of $1.00; and to declare an emergency.  
($1.00).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a  
contract for the option to purchase Liquid Sodium Bisulfite with Brenntag  
Mid-South, Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00; and to declare an  
emergency. ($1.00).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director, on behalf of the  
Real Estate Management Office, to pay rent associated with lease  
agreements for leased office space at existing locations and for an  
internal Memorandum of Understanding for the 2025 term; to authorize  
the appropriation and expenditure of $945,902.00 from the Debt  
Retirement Fund; and to declare an emergency ($945,902.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0229-2025  
0233-2025  
CA-9  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a  
contract for the option to purchase Carbon Dioxide with Matheson  
Tri-Gas, Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00; and to declare an  
emergency. ($1.00).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
CA-10  
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a  
Second Amendment to Lease Agreement with Integrated-Fairfield  
Holdings LLC for office space located at 1186 West Broad Street and  
authorizes the appropriation and expenditure of $16,140.00 from the  
Special Income Tax Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS:  
BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
0190-2025  
CA-11  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a  
grant agreement with the Tony R. Wells Foundation to extend the end  
date to December 31, 2025 to prevent a disruption in services, 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  
0159-2025  
CA-12  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute  
those documents necessary for the City to grant an encroachment  
easement on the north side of West Fulton Street to legally allow the  
Franklin County Board of Commissioners to extend into the public  
rights-of-way; and to authorize the acceptance of five hundred dollars  
($500.00) for the granting of said easement.  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR.  
WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
0102-2025  
CA-13  
CA-14  
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to record the Notice of  
Funding with the Franklin County Recorder, as required by the  
NatureWorks 2023 Procedural Reporting Guide; and to declare an  
emergency. ($0)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0103-2025  
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract  
with Greenscapes Landscape Company, Inc. for the Street Trees -  
Spring 2025 Project; to authorize the expenditure of $322,000.00 from  
the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an  
emergency. ($322,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, & LABOR: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
0036-2025  
0098-2025  
0192-2025  
CA-15  
CA-16  
CA-17  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Human Resources to  
contract with Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC to provide employee  
benefits and wellness consulting services from April 1, 2025 through  
March 31, 2028; and to authorize the expenditure of $425,000.00 from  
the employee benefits fund. ($425,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Human Resources to  
enter into a service contract with MedQuest Evaluators, LLC for the  
Defense Medical Examination and File Reviews services; to authorize  
the expenditure of up to $60,000.00 from the Employee Benefits Fund to  
pay for this contract; and to declare an emergency. ($60,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with  
Men-of-Morphisus Foundation in support of their LGBTQ+ Job Fair  
event; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure of $3,500.00 within  
the Job Growth subfund. ($3,500.00)  
Rob Dorans and Shannon G. Hardin  
Sponsors:  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
, VICE CHR.  
0056-2025  
CA-18  
To authorize the Board of Health to enter into a revenue contract with the  
City of Worthington for the provision of public health services; and to  
authorize the receipt of revenues into the 2025 Health Special Revenue  
Fund. ($89,338.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
, VICE CHR.  
3574-2024  
3575-2024  
0167-2025  
CA-19  
CA-20  
CA-21  
To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to sell to  
Officer Dawn Smith #1588, for the sum of $1.00, a police horse with the  
registered name of “Legend” which has no further value to the Division of  
Police and to waive the provisions of City Code-Sale of City-owned  
personal property. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to sell to  
Officer Sandra Silva #1537, for the sum of $1.00, a police horse with the  
registered name of “Annie” which has no further value to the Division of  
Police; and to waive the provisions of City Code-Sale of City-owned  
personal property. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize a transfer between projects within the Safety Bond Fund; to  
authorize the Director of Finance and Management to issue a purchase  
order to The W.W. Williams Company, LLC for improvements to Fire  
Engine XE-32 in accordance with the universal term contract established  
for such purpose; to authorize an amendment to the 2024 Capital  
Improvement Budget; to authorize the expenditure of $63,595.34 from the  
Safety Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($63,595.34)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0176-2025  
CA-22  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter into  
a contract with Columbus Humane to assist in the performance of animal  
cruelty investigations; to authorize the expenditure of $325,000.00 from  
the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($325,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
0081-2025  
0082-2025  
CA-23  
CA-24  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into agreements with  
and accept contributions from Franklin Township relative to the Athens  
Avenue and Rumsey Road Area Water Line Improvements project; and  
to, as necessary, provide a refund to Franklin Township. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into contract  
modifications for the General Engineering Services - Water Supply  
Group GES 2021A and 2021B contracts with Burgess & Niple, Inc. and  
Hatch Associates Consultants, Inc. to add funds for continued services;  
to authorize an amendment to the 2024 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  
$900,000.00 from the Water Bond Fund for the contract modifications.  
($900,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0083-2025  
CA-25  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into  
a contract modification with DLZ Ohio, Inc. for the Construction  
Administration/Construction Inspection Services 2023-2025 contract; to  
authorize an amendment to the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to  
authorize the transfer of up to $99,644.31 within the Electricity Bond  
Fund, Fund 6303; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $99,644.31  
from the Electricity Bond Fund for this contract modification.  
($99,644.31)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0089-2025  
0107-2025  
CA-26  
CA-27  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to maintain membership with  
the Ohio Utilities Protection Service; and to authorize the expenditure of  
$62,901.36 split between the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and  
Stormwater Operating Funds. ($62,901.36)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and increase the  
contract for Joint Use of Poles with Ohio Power Company, dba American  
Electric Power, for the Division of Power; and to authorize the  
expenditure of $210,000.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund.  
($210,000.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0111-2025  
CA-28  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to refund Carlyles Watch  
Condominium Association for overpayment of water and sewer charges;  
and to authorize a revenue reduction transaction of $83,595.41 for water  
and sewer charges, and to declare an emergency. ($83,595.41)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: HARDIN, CHR. GREEN, VICE  
CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
0030-2025  
CA-29  
CA-30  
To accept the application (AN24-012) of Ciminello Land Co. LLC for the  
annexation of certain territory containing 0.86± acres in Blendon  
Township.  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0068-2025  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute  
any and all necessary agreements and deeds for conveyance of title of  
one parcel of real property (93 N. Brinker Avenue) held in the Land Bank  
pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program.  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0074-2025  
CA-31  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute  
any and all necessary agreements and deeds for conveyance of title of  
one parcel of real property (1106 - 1108 Cole Street) held in the Land  
Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program.  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0113-2025  
0183-2025  
CA-32  
CA-33  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Building and Zoning  
Services to modify a contract with Walter Watts to increase funding; and  
to authorize an expenditure from the General Fund. ($2,744.25)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To authorize the Director of Development to modify a Not for Profit  
Service Contract with The Columbus Urban League (CUL) to allow costs  
for reimbursement of Housing Counseling credit reports, in addition to  
Convergence Columbus credit report reimbursements, to assist with the  
Journey to Wealth program being provided by CUL. ($0.00)  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Christopher Wyche,  
that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Otto Beatty III  
Absent:  
Abstained:  
Affirmative:  
1 - Shannon Hardin  
7 -  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, and Christopher Wyche  
3581-2024  
CA-34  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into  
a service contract with Feasibility Research Group Ohio, LLC in an  
amount up to $61,529.00 to produce a Housing Market Analysis  
Services report; to authorize the appropriation of $61,529.00; to  
authorize the expenditure of $61,529.00; and to declare an emergency.  
($61,529.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
0185-2025  
0250-2025  
0252-2025  
0253-2025  
CA-35  
CA-36  
CA-37  
CA-38  
To amend Ordinance No. 3292-2024, passed by Columbus City Council  
on December 16, 2024, to change the agreement from a non-profit  
service contract to a grant; to provide the option to modify and extend the  
agreement for one additional year; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To set forth a statement of municipal services and zoning conditions to  
be provided to the area contained in a proposed annexation (AN25-001)  
of 14.9± Acres in Orange Township to the city of Columbus as required  
by the Ohio Revised Code and to declare an emergency.  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To set forth a statement of municipal services and zoning conditions to  
be provided to the area contained in a proposed annexation (AN24-013)  
of 1.891± Acres in Franklin Township to the city of Columbus as required  
by the Ohio Revised Code and to declare an emergency.  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
To set forth a statement of municipal services and zoning conditions to  
be provided to the area contained in a proposed annexation (AN24-014)  
of 8.61± Acres in Franklin Township to the city of Columbus as required  
by the Ohio Revised Code and to declare an emergency.  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
APPOINTMENTS  
A0030-2025  
CA-39  
CA-40  
Appointment of Jera Oliver, 250 N. 21st Street, Columbus, OH 43203, to  
serve on the Grange Insurance Audubon Center Advisory Board with a  
term start date of February 1, 2025 and an expiration date of January 31,  
2028 (resume attached).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
A0031-2025  
Reappointment of Dorothy Malone, BS, MLD, 246 Hamilton Avenue,  
Columbus, Ohio 43203, to serve on the Columbus Metropolitan Housing  
Authority Board of Commissioners, with a new term expiration date of  
December 31, 2029 (resume attached).  
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
Approval of the Consent Agenda  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Christopher Wyche,  
including all the preceding items marked as having been approved on the  
Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote  
1 - Otto Beatty III  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and  
Shannon Hardin  
SR  
EMERGENCY, POSTPONED AND 2ND READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION  
FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
0029X-2025  
SR-1  
To declare that the activities and programs for which certain special  
revenue funds and subfunds of the city have been terminated, per Ohio  
Revised Code Section 5705.14; and to declare an emergency.  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy,  
that this Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Otto Beatty III  
8 -  
Absent:  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and  
Shannon Hardin  
3035-2024  
SR-2  
To make appropriations for the 12 months ending December 31, 2025,  
for each of the several Object Classes for which the City of Columbus  
has to provide from the monies known to be in the treasury of said City of  
Columbus, in the fund known as the General Fund, during the said 12  
months from the collection of all taxes and from other sources of revenue,  
the amount of $1,228,075,000.00 $1,226,353,408.00; and to declare an  
emergency. ($1,228,075,000.00 $1,226,353,408.00)  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Rob Dorans, that this  
Ordinance be Amended as submitted to the Clerk. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
1 - Otto Beatty III  
8 -  
Absent:  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and  
Shannon Hardin  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer,  
that this Ordinance be Postponed to 2/10/2025. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
1 - Otto Beatty III  
8 -  
Absent:  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and  
Shannon Hardin  
3036-2024  
SR-3  
To make appropriations and transfers for the 12 months ending  
December 31, 2025 for other funds for various divisions; to authorize the  
City Auditor to make transfers as may be necessary; and to declare an  
emergency.  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Christopher Wyche,  
that this Ordinance be Amended as submitted to the Clerk. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
1 - Otto Beatty III  
8 -  
Absent:  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and  
Shannon Hardin  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Christopher Wyche,  
that this Ordinance be Postponed to 2/10/2025. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
1 - Otto Beatty III  
8 -  
Absent:  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and  
Shannon Hardin  
0297-2025  
SR-4  
To authorize the City Attorney, on behalf of the Director of Technology, to  
enter into a second contract modification and first amendment to the  
general terms of engagement with Dinsmore, Vorys, and Haystack to  
allow for the incorporation of an FBI CJIS Security Addendum; and to  
declare an emergency. ($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:  
1 - Otto Beatty III  
8 -  
Absent:  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and  
Shannon Hardin  
EXECUTIVE SESSION AS PROVIDED FOR IN COLUMBUS CITY CHARTER  
SECTION 8, CITY CODE SECTION 111.01 AND OHIO REVISED CODE  
SECTION 121.22(G)(4)  
CM Bankston stated: “As provided for in Columbus City Charter Section 8  
and Ohio Revised Code Sec. 121.22(G)(3). I move for Council to go into  
Executive Session to confer with the attorney for the City concerning  
disputes involving the City pertaining to the cyber intrusion this past summer  
that are the subject of pending court action."  
Councilmember Green seconded the motion. The Clerk called the roll by  
voice.  
Motion carries. AFFIRMATIVE: 8 ABSENT: 1 NEGATIVE:0  
Following the Executive Session, Councilmembers returned to Council  
Chambers and President Hardin stated: “We are back on the record for  
Regular Meeting #6.”  
RECESS  
A motion was made by Melissa Green, seconded by Christopher Wyche, to  
Motion to Recess the Regular Meeting. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
1 - Otto Beatty III  
8 -  
Absent:  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and  
Shannon Hardin  
RECESSED AT 7:27 P.M.  
RECONVENE  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Rob Dorans, to  
Motion to Reconvene the Regular Meeting. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
1 - Otto Beatty III  
8 -  
Absent:  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and  
Shannon Hardin  
RECONVENED AT 7:43 P.M.  
0342-2025  
SR-5  
To authorize the City Auditor to make an accounting adjustment to  
PO479487 with the Franklin County Educational Service Center of  
Central Ohio by reducing the funding amount by $6,284,070.00; and to  
declare an emergency. ($6,284,070.00)  
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:  
1 - Otto Beatty III  
8 -  
Absent:  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and  
Shannon Hardin  
0347-2025  
SR-6  
To authorize the Auditor to establish transfer appropriations within certain  
special revenue funds; to authorize the Auditor to transfer cash between  
certain special revenue funds and the general fund; and to declare an  
emergency. ($1,562,074.55)  
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:  
1 - Otto Beatty III  
Absent:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and  
Shannon Hardin  
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR.  
DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
0150-2025  
SR-8  
To appropriate funds within the Federal Transportation Grants 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 - SR161 - I71 to  
Cleveland Avenue Phase 2 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 $1,100,000.00 from the Streets and  
Highways Bond Fund and the Federal Transportation Grants Fund for the  
project; to repay any unused grant funds at the end of the grant period;  
and to declare an emergency. ($1,100,000.00).  
A motion was made by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, seconded by Emmanuel V.  
Remy, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
1 - Otto Beatty III  
8 -  
Absent:  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and  
Shannon Hardin  
0141-2025  
SR-7  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to enter  
into an agreement with the Columbus Downtown Development  
Corporation, Inc. d/b/a Downtown Columbus, Inc. for the Capital Line  
Project; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City  
Codes; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)  
A motion was made by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, seconded by Nancy  
Day-Achauer, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
1 - Otto Beatty III  
1 - Melissa Green  
7 -  
Absent:  
Abstained:  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
0197-2025  
SR-9  
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into  
contract with Vaisala Inc. to purchase Mobile Road Weather Information  
Sensors to monitor weather and to aid in decision making during snow  
and ice events; to authorize the waiver of the competitive bidding  
provisions of Columbus City Code; to authorize the appropriation of  
$100,000.00 in the Federal Transportation Grants Fund related to this  
purchase; to authorize the expenditure of up to $100,000.00 from and the  
Federal Transportation Grants Fund and up to $25,000.00 from the  
Municipal Motor Vehicle Tax Fund contingent on passage of 0055-2025;  
and to declare an emergency. ($125,000.00)  
A motion was made by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, seconded by Nancy  
Day-Achauer, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
1 - Otto Beatty III  
8 -  
Absent:  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and  
Shannon Hardin  
WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, & LABOR: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
0038-2025  
SR-10  
To authorize the Director of Human Resources to enter into contract with  
CancerLink LLC, dba CancerBridge for cancer advocacy services for  
the term March 1, 2025 through February 28, 2026; to authorize an  
appropriation of $104,000.00 from the unappropriated balance of the  
Employee Benefits Fund; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of  
the Columbus City Codes; and to authorize the expenditure of  
$104,000.00 or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the cost of  
said contract; ($104,000.00)  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Melissa Green, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Otto Beatty III  
8 -  
Absent:  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and  
Shannon Hardin  
HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
, VICE CHR.  
0028-2025  
SR-11  
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish  
purchase orders with Sanofi-Pasteur, Inc., Pfizer, Inc., and Moderna US.,  
Inc., for the purchase of vaccinations for Board of Health; to waive the  
competitive bidding provisions of City Code; and to authorize the  
expenditure of $200,000.00 from the Health Special Revenue Fund.  
($200,000.00)  
A motion was made by Melissa Green, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, that  
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Otto Beatty III  
8 -  
Absent:  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and  
Shannon Hardin  
3415-2024  
SR-12  
To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to  
purchase a van and all necessary accessories to be used by Columbus  
Public Health’s Lead Program; to waive the competitive bid process as  
outlined in Columbus City Code; to authorize an expenditure from the  
General Government Grants Fund to pay the costs thereof; and to  
declare an emergency. ($150,000.00)  
A motion was made by Melissa Green, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer, that  
this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Otto Beatty III  
8 -  
Absent:  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and  
Shannon Hardin  
0043-2025  
SR-13  
To authorize the Board of Health to enter into initial contracts with the  
following qualified vendors: AIDS Healthcare Foundation, Equitas Health,  
Heart of Ohio Family Health Centers, The Research Institute at  
Nationwide Children’s Hospital, and The Ohio State University  
Physicians Inc.; to authorize the Board of Health to modify those  
contracts if portions of previously appropriated and encumbered funds  
are unused, and reallocate unused funds amongst the initial vendors  
without the need for additional legislation for the Ryan White Part A HIV  
Care Grant Program for the provision of services allowable under the  
grant for persons with HIV or AIDS in central Ohio; to authorize the  
expenditure up to $3,622,766.34 from the Health Department Grants  
Fund to pay the costs thereof; to waive applicable provisions of  
Columbus City Codes; and to declare an emergency. ($3,622,766.34)  
A motion was made by Melissa Green, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De  
Padilla, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
1 - Otto Beatty III  
8 -  
Absent:  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and  
Shannon Hardin  
PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
, VICE CHR.  
0025X-2025  
SR-14  
To withdraw the objection to the renewal of liquor permit number  
65215090505 held by Ohio Springs Inc., doing business as Sheetz 724,  
located at 975 E. Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, Ohio 43229; and to  
declare an emergency.  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Nicholas Bankston,  
that this Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Otto Beatty III  
8 -  
Absent:  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and  
Shannon Hardin  
0026X-2025  
SR-15  
To withdraw the objection to the renewal of liquor permit number  
65215090635 held by Ohio Springs Inc., doing business as Sheetz 722,  
located at 3999 S. Hamilton Road, Groveport, Ohio 43125; and to  
declare an emergency.  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De  
Padilla, that this Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
1 - Otto Beatty III  
8 -  
Absent:  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and  
Shannon Hardin  
0158-2025  
SR-16  
To amend the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate and  
transfer funds within the General Permanent Improvement Fund; to  
authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter into  
contracts with Continental Flooring Company, King Business Interiors,  
Inc., & E2 Optics, LLC for the Police Records Office Project; to waive the  
competitive bidding requirements of Columbus City Code; to authorize  
the expenditure of $90,000.00 from the General Permanent Improvement  
Fund for this project; and to declare an emergency. ($90,000.00)  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Christopher Wyche,  
that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Otto Beatty III  
8 -  
Absent:  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and  
Shannon Hardin  
PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR.  
ALL MEMBERS  
0069-2025  
SR-17  
To authorize the City Attorney to file complaints in order to immediately  
appropriate and accept the remaining fee simple and lesser real estate  
necessary to timely complete the Scioto Main North Large Diameter  
Sewer Rehabilitation Project; to authorize an expenditure of $300.00.  
($300.00)  
A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy,  
that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Otto Beatty III  
8 -  
Absent:  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and  
Shannon Hardin  
3311-2024  
SR-18  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract  
modification to add funding for the Professional Construction  
Management 2023 project with Hill International; to authorize an  
amendment to the 2024 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 $4,147,800.00 from  
the Water Bond Fund for the contract modification. ($4,147,800.00)  
A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy,  
that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Otto Beatty III  
8 -  
Absent:  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and  
Shannon Hardin  
0119-2025  
SR-19  
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to establish a purchase order  
to make payments to Delaware County for sewer services provided  
during Fiscal Year 2025, and to authorize the expenditure of  
$4,400,000.00 from the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund.  
($4,400,000.00)  
A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer,  
that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Otto Beatty III  
8 -  
Absent:  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and  
Shannon Hardin  
0121-2025  
SR-20  
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to associate all  
general budget reservations resulting from this ordinance with the  
appropriate current and pending Universal Term Contract Purchase  
Agreements for the purchase of Sewer Treatment Chemicals for the  
Division of Sewerage and Drainage; to authorize the expenditure of  
$5,250,000.00 from the Sewerage Operating Fund; and to declare an  
emergency. ($5,250,000.00)  
A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De  
Padilla, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
1 - Otto Beatty III  
8 -  
Absent:  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and  
Shannon Hardin  
HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: HARDIN, CHR. GREEN, VICE  
CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
0129-2025  
SR-21  
To amend the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City  
Auditor to transfer funds within the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; to  
authorize the Director of Development to enter into a grant agreement  
with Volunteers of America Ohio & Indiana in an amount up to  
$500,000.00 to assist in the construction of the Family Focused  
Recovery program treatment facility; to authorize the expenditure of up to  
$500,000.00 from the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; and to authorize  
the reimbursement of construction expenditures incurred prior to the  
establishment of a purchase order, beginning January 1, 2024.  
($500,000.00)  
A motion was made by Shannon G. Hardin, seconded by Nicholas Bankston,  
that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Otto Beatty III  
8 -  
Absent:  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and  
Shannon Hardin  
0171-2025  
SR-22  
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to renew  
contracts with various contractors for the maintenance of properties  
maintained by the Division of Land Redevelopment; to authorize the  
expenditure of up to $1,075,000.00 from the Land Management Fund;  
and to declare an emergency. ($1,075,000.00)  
A motion was made by Shannon G. Hardin, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy,  
that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Otto Beatty III  
8 -  
Absent:  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and  
Shannon Hardin  
ADJOURNMENT  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Rob Dorans, to  
adjourn this Regular Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Otto Beatty III  
8 -  
Absent:  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher Wyche, and  
Shannon Hardin  
ADJOURNED AT 8:10 P.M.