Columbus City Council meeting summary

REGULAR MEETING NO. 33 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, JUNE 29, 2026 at 5:00 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.

CALL TO ORDER 5:07 PM

ROLL CALL

READING AND DISPOSAL OF THE JOURNAL

ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE JOURNAL

COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS RECEIVED BY CITY CLERK'S OFFICE

THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2026. TREX Type: D-5 To: Wider Trading Inc. 1814 West Henderson Road Columbus, OH 43220 From: Wider Trading Inc. 2055 Riverside Drive Upper Arlington, OH 43221 Permit #: 09610003-1 New Type: D-2 To: Fu Lin Inc. Red Wok Asian Cuisine 171 E Campus View Blvd Columbus, OH 43235 Permit #: 10016214-1 Advertise Date: 7/4/2026 Agenda Date: 6/29/2026 Return Date: 7/9/2026

ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA

FIRST READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS: BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development or his assignee to execute any and all necessary agreements and deeds for conveyance of title of one parcel of real property (0000 Benfield Ave) held in the Land Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program to J&E Drywall LLC. ($0.00)

To authorize the City Clerk to enter into an advance payment grant agreement with A Seat at Our Table in support of the WorkSpace program; and to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund. ($15,000.00)

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

To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into a grant agreement with the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency for the Introduction to Cavity Nesting Birds Project and accept a grant in the amount of $2,315.00 with a minimum local match of $8,736.00; to authorize the appropriation of $2,315.00 in the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund. ($2,315.00)

To authorize and direct the City Clerk to enter a grant agreement with Our Helpers to provide upfront financial support for their Central Ohio Rapid Response Network; and to authorize an expenditure from the Neighborhood Initiatives Subfund. ($50,000.00)

To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with the Greater Columbus Irish Cultural Foundation, Inc. in support of the 2027 St. Patrick’s Day parade; and to authorize an expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund. ($20,000.00)

WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, & LABOR: DORANS, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS

To authorize the Director of the Office of Education to enter into contract with Columbus State Community College for the purpose of providing student support services for those enrolled in the Columbus Promise program; to authorize expenses prior to the purchase order; to authorize an expenditure within the General Fund. ($666,947.00)

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

To authorize and direct the Director of the Department of Public Safety to accept a grant from The Columbus Police Foundation; and to authorize and direct the City Auditor to appropriate $250,000.00 within the unallocated balance of the Division of Police Grant Fund. ($250,000.00)

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

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract for the option to purchase YSI Parts and Services with Fondriest Environmental Inc.; and to authorize the expenditure of $1.00. ($1.00)

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

BARROSO DE PADILLA

To amend section 2155.01; to enact sections 2155.09 and 2155.10; to repeal the existing version of section 2155.01 of the Columbus City Codes; to establish the Mobility Innovation Subfund and the Debt Service Reserve Subfund within the Mobility Enterprise Operating Fund; to authorize future transfers thereto; to establish funding priorities and permissible uses thereof; to authorize a transfer within the Mobility Enterprise Operating Fund; and to authorize an appropriation from the Mobility Enterprise Operating Fund. ($500,000.00)

HARDIN

To enact new Chapter 236 of the Columbus City Codes, defining the membership, organization, and duties of the Community Crisis Response Advisory Board.

CONSENT ACTIONS

RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION:

GREEN

To recognize and celebrate Auto Boutique Ohio for their Invaluable partnership and support to the Westland Area Commission

ROSS

To recognize and honor Cassaundra Patterson for her outstanding service and dedication to the community

To honor and recognize Raise Productions for its 40th Anniversary celebrating ministry, music, education, and community impact

WYCHE

To recognize the 36th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act and to celebrate the launch of the Center 4 dis-ABILITY Empowerment’s 2027 dis-ABILITY Pride Campaign.

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

To authorize the Director of The Department of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Facilities Management Division, to enter into a contract with General Temperature Control, Incorporated, to replace the pool boiler to include parts, labor, equipment, materials and disposal; located at 1000 N. Hague Ave; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer and expenditure of $38,150.00 within the General Permanent Improvement Fund. ($38,150.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to renew the contract with Talkdesk Inc. for the Integrated Voice Response Replacement System; to authorize the expenditure of $579,443.00 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Division Operating Fund to pay for this contract; and to declare an emergency. ($579,443.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to enter a non-profit service contract with the Columbus Partnership (dba Smart Columbus, LLC) to support the ongoing efforts and work of the Columbus Partnership (dba Smart Columbus, LLC); and to authorize an expenditure from the Information Services Operating Fund. ($300,000.00)

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreement with Valvoline LLC and to establish various purchase orders for automotive preventative maintenance services on behalf of the Fleet Management Division, per the terms and conditions of various previously established Universal Term Contracts; to authorize the expenditure of $215,000.00 from the Fleet Management Operating Fund; and to authorize the transfer of $500,000.00 between object classes within the Fleet Management Operating Budget; and to declare an emergency. ($215,000.00)

To authorize the Finance and Management Director, on behalf of the Real Estate and Land Redevelopment Office, to establish purchase orders for labor, materials, supplies and equipment and configuration for the purchase and/or rental of office furniture and related services for the City Clerk’s office and to authorize the Director of Finance and Management to associate all general budget reservations resulting from this ordinance with the established UTC/Purchase agreement with Workspace Ohio LLC dba Dupler Office; to authorize the appropriation and transfer of funds from the General Permanent Improvement Fund; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; and to declare an emergency. ($116,934.00)

To authorize and direct the City Auditor to authorize payment to the National Association of Black Journalists per invoice approved by the Council President (or designee) in an amount not to exceed $15,000.00 from Fund 1000; and to declare an emergency. ($15,000.00)

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS: BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS

To approve the consent to add property to the Grandview Crossing Community Authority’s new community district under R.C. Chapter 349; to authorize the expansion of such district and define the boundary of the district to include those properties identified in the consent; to certify compliance of the required public hearing on the consent to add property to such district; and to authorize an amendment to the Utility Cooperative Agreement with the Grandview Crossing Community Authority and Wagenbrenner Developer, Inc. or its designee, to include the additional property. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of Department of Development to amend an Enterprise Zone Agreement with Jana Holdings, LLC and Acorn Distributors, Inc. for the first time to reduce the new job commitment from twelve (12) new full-time permanent positions to six (6) new full-time permanent positions in response to the TIRC recommendations. ($0.00)

To authorize the director of the Department of Development, or their designee, with the approval of the director of the Recreation and Parks Department, to execute and acknowledge any document(s), as approved by the City Attorney, necessary to quitclaim grant Columbia Gas of Ohio, Inc. an easement burdening a portion of the City’s real property commonly known as Raymond Memorial Golf Course. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to amend the Enterprise Zone Agreement for the first time for Assignment & Assumption with Pinchal & Company LLC, to remove Pinchal & Company LLC as enterprise and party to the agreement and to be replaced with Lockbourne 6 Owner, LLC as enterprise and party to the agreement, to revise the project’s expected begin and completion date, revise the exemption window, and to revise the notification information. ($0.00)

To accept the application (AN25-013) of San Remo Townhomes, LLC for the annexation of certain territory containing 3.0± acres in Franklin & Norwich Township. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into the Intergovernmental Cooperative Agreement with the Big Darby West Broad Street NCA for the levying, collection, and transfer of community development charges within its new community district from the Authority to City for use pursuant to R.C. Chapter 349 and the Big Darby Revenue Program; to establish the Big Darby West Broad Street NCA Fund; to authorize the City Auditor to accept the community development charges from the Big Darby West Broad Street NCA and to deposit such charges into the Big Darby West Broad Street NCA Fund; and to appropriate and authorize the expenditure of the community development charges the City received from the County Auditor and are not entitled to the City under the Intergovernmental Cooperative Agreement to the Big Darby West Street NCA or its designee. ($0.00)

To amend Ordinance No. 3009-2019 by removing undeveloped parcels from the Grandview Crossing TIF and affirming the exemption term phases for the remaining parcels; to declare the improvements to those removed parcels plus additional property adjacent to the Grandview Crossing TIF to be a public purpose and exempt from real property taxation pursuant to R.C. Section 5709.40(B) to create the new Grandview Crossing II TIF; to require the owners of those parcels to make service payments in lieu of taxes; to require the distribution of the applicable portion of those service payments to the Columbus City Schools; to establish a municipal public improvement tax increment equivalent fund for the deposit of the remainder of those service payments; to appropriate and authorize the expenditure and transfer of revenues deposited in the aforementioned Grandview Crossing II TIF Fund; to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into the first amendment to the Tax Increment Financing and Cooperative Agreement dated June 1, 2020 by and among the City, the Grandview Crossing Community Authority, and 810 Grandview LLC to provide most of the revenues in the Grandview Crossing II TIF Fund to the Grandview Crossing Community Authority, or its designee, for costs and obligations of public infrastructure improvements thereunder. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Agreement between the City and Western Property LLC to reimburse for a portion of the costs of public improvements described thereunder benefiting the Jameson Estates project in the Hayden Run Corridor of Columbus; to appropriate and authorize the expenditure and transfer of funds deposited or to be deposited in the Hayden Run North TIF Fund pursuant to the TIF Agreement; and to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to approve an assignment and assumption agreement to allow Western Property LLC to assign the TIF Agreement to the new owner(s) of Jameson Estates who will assume the responsibilities and obligations of the TIF Agreement. ($0.00)

To authorize the Development Director to execute two short-term lease agreements with Franklin County Board of Commissioners on behalf of Franklin County Department of Job and Family Services for the use of medical office within 1055 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus Ohio 43203 and shared flex space within 1721 Northland Park Avenue, Room 132 A, Columbus Ohio 43229; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into the necessary lease agreement as needed for the use, operation, lease, and management at 913 E Mound St (010-057080), 398 Carpenter St (010-016304) and 372 Linwood Ave (010-008291); 290 Avondale Ave (010-031737), 294 Avondale Ave (010-010923), 154-164 Hawkes Ave (010-029587), 962 Sullivant Ave (010-047145), 970 Sullivant Ave (010-041743) and 974 Sullivant Ave (010-041744); 1200-1202 Wilson Ave (010-006202) and 1269-1271 Wilson Ave (010-017350); 456-458 Garfield Ave. (010-013596), 1652 Greenway Ave. (010-012628), 1201 E Hildreth Ave. (010-021629) and 156 N. 21st St. (010-040428). ($0.00)

To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer appropriation between projects and divisions within the Development Taxable Bonds Fund; to authorize the Director of Development to enter into a capital contribution grant agreement with The Community Arts Project, Inc. dba The King Arts Complex to provide funding for facility upgrades/renovations; to authorize the expenditure in an amount up to $600,000.00 within the Development Taxable Bond Fund; to authorize the expenditures prior to the issuance of the purchase order beginning January 1, 2026; to advance funding per a predetermined schedule; and to declare an emergency. ($600,000.00)

PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS

To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to transfer cash and appropriation within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a contract modification with GFT Infrastructure Inc. in connection with the Intersection - Safety Study General Engineering 2020 project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $100,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund to pay for the project. ($100,000.00)

To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of funds within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a contract modification with 2LMN, Inc. in connection with the Signals - N. 4th Street, Phase 1 project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $20,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund to pay for the project. ($20,000.00)

To amend Ordinance 0639-2026 to rightfully identify the owner of the referenced encroachment as Huntington Center, Owner LLC. ($0.00)

To dedicate two tracts of real property owned by the City of Columbus as road right-of-way; to name the first said public right-of way as Refugee Road and Hines Road, and name the second said public right-of way as Refugee Road. ($0.00)

To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to enter into a construction agreement with CSX Transportation, Inc. in connection with the Bridge Rehabilitation - Front Street and Nationwide Boulevard over Railroad Tunnel project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $300,000.00 within the the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($300,000.00)

To authorize the Auditor's Office to accept and expend relative to the 2026 H2Ohio Chloride Reduction Grants with Ohio Environmental Protection Agency; to authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to accept grant awards and execute grant and other requisite agreements with the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency and other entities providing for the acceptance and administration of said grant; to authorize the expenditure of any awarded funds and the refund of any unused funds; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents necessary to release portions of rights-of-way, this being the first alley south of Norwich Avenue and the second alley west of High Street, to allow for the property to clear title. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into contracts with The Dexter Company for the purchase of (1) Tractor with a Rear and Flail Mowing Deck; to authorize the expenditure of up to $181,848.38 from the Municipal Motor Vehicle Tax Fund to purchase the equipment; and to declare an emergency. ($181,848.38)

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

To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into an advance pay grant agreement Young Mens Christian Association of Central Ohio, a 501c3 non-profit organization, in support of summer youth programming; to authorize an expenditure in the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($100,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with K.N.S. Services, Inc. for continued surveillance system installation, replacement, and upgrades in accordance with the sole source procurement provisions of City Code; to authorize the appropriation of $200,000.00 within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the transfer of $200,000.00 within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2025 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the expenditure of $200,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($200,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to modify an existing contract with Setterlin Building Company for the Cultural Arts Center Renovations 2025 Project; to authorize the transfer of $110,306.55 between the General Fund Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and the Recreation and Parks Bond Fund; to authorize the appropriation of $110,306.55 in the Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $110,306.55 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($110,306.55)

To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to modify an existing contract with CK Construction Group, Inc. for the Kilbourne Run Sports Park Improvements Project; to authorize the transfer of $242,500.00 between the General Fund Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and the Recreation and Parks Bond Fund; to authorize the appropriation of $242,500.00 in the Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $242,500.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($242,500.00)

To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with V3 Construction Group, Ltd. for the Dry Run Streambank Restoration Project; to authorize the transfer of $652,500.00 between the General Fund Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and the Recreation and Parks Bond Fund; to authorize the appropriation of $652,500.00 in the Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $652,500.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($652,500.00)

To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with CAP-STONE & Associates, Inc. for the Lincoln Park Lighting, Court, and Path Addition Project; to authorize the transfer of $900,013.50 between the General Fund Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and the Recreation and Parks Bond Fund; to authorize the appropriation of $900,013.50 in the Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $900,013.50 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($900,013.50)

To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Korda/Nemeth Engineering, Inc. for the Raymond Irrigation System Pond Improvements Project; and to authorize the expenditure of $216,163.53 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($216,163.53)

To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) for the ODOT FRA-270 Olentangy Trail Fence Rebuild Project; to authorize the transfer of $52,112.78 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2025 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the expenditure of $52,112.78 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($52,112.78)

To authorize and direct the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into a grant agreement with The Columbus Foundation and accept a grant in the amount of $25,000.00 to support job readiness and employment programming for youth through the APPS Job Readiness Program; and to authorize the appropriation of $25,000.00 in the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund; and declare an emergency. ($25,000.00)

To authorize and direct the City Clerk to enter a grant agreement with A Step in the Right Direction to provide upfront financial support for their Thankful & Thriving Resource Fair; and to authorize an expenditure from the Neighborhood Initiatives Subfund. ($10,000.00)

To authorize and direct the Executive Director of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion to enter into a not-for-profit service contract with Asociacion de Escritores de Ohio to provide upfront financial support for Latino Heritage Month programming; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure from the Neighborhood Initiatives Subfund; to authorize a transfer within and expenditure from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($120,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to modify an existing contract with REALM Collaborative, LLC for the Busch Ball Diamond Improvements 2025 Project; to authorize the expenditure of $15,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($15,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to enter into advance payment grant agreements with 48 non-profit organizations in support of National Night Out; to authorize an expenditure from the General Fund and the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; to authorize expenditures for reasonable food and non-alcoholic beverage costs; and to declare an emergency. ($35,080.25)

WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, & LABOR: DORANS, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS

To authorize the Director of the Office of Education to enter into contract with The Educational Services Center of Central Ohio (on Behalf of Franklin County Family and Children First/Partnership4Success); and to authorize the expenditure of $99,000.00 from the General Fund. ($99,000.00)

To appropriate funds within the Employee Benefits Fund; to authorize the City Attorney, on behalf of the Department of Human Resources, to modify an existing agreement for special legal counsel services with Porter, Wright, Morris & Arthur, LLP; to authorize an expenditure up to $225,000.00 within the Employee Benefits Fund to pay for this contract; to authorize the reimbursement of expenses incurred prior to the issuance of a purchase order from and after December 1, 2025; and to declare an emergency. ($225,000.00)

To authorize the City Clerk to modify an existing contract with Heart & Hunter Inc, dba Hunter Marketing, to provide additional communications services; to authorize a transfer per the accounting codes attached to the ordinance; to authorize an expenditure of $20,000.00 from the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($20,000.00)

To authorize the City Clerk to enter into an advanced payment grant agreement with Riverview International Center, Inc. in support of their workforce development programming in the Northland neighborhood; to authorize an expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($10,000.00)

To authorize the City Clerk to enter into an advanced payment grant agreement with Engage GPC in support of their IGNITE Summer Camp youth development program; to authorize the reimbursement of qualifying expenses incurred prior to the creation of the purchase order; to authorize an expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; to authorize the expenditure of funds for the payment of food and non-alcoholic beverage expenses incurred after the date of the passage of this ordinance; and to declare an emergency. ($20,000.00)

To amend ordinance 1626-2026 to authorize the City Clerk to enter into an advance payment grant agreement with The Masters Preparatory Academy which authorization was inadvertently omitted when the legislation was passed; and to declare an emergency (0.00)

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

To authorize the Board of Health to accept a grant from COTS dba Central Ohio Trauma System to continue the coordination of a county-level coalition for Franklin County in the amount of $5,000.00; and to authorize the appropriation of $5,000.00 in the Health Department Grants Fund. ($5,000.00)

To authorize the Executive Director of CelebrateOne, on behalf of the Mayor’s Office, to modify the contract awarded amount with Urban Family Development, to transfer funds within the Ohio Department of Medicaid Grant Extension to re-align awards, appropriations, and expenditures, to authorize an expenditure of $9,000.00; and to declare an emergency. ($9,000.00)

To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with Besa Community, Inc. in support of its 2026 Sector Building Initiative assisting volunteer efforts in the areas of neighborhood revitalization, emergency response and relief, and non-profit infrastructure and capacity building; to authorize an appropriation of $50,000.00 within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; to authorize the expenditure of $95,000.00 within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($95,000.00)

To authorize the City Clerk to enter into an advance payment grant agreement with ICANDO Community Development in support of South Side Family Farms; to authorize the expenditure of $15,000.00 within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; to authorize the expenditure of funds for the payment of reasonable food and non-alcoholic beverage expenses; and to declare an emergency ($15,000.00)

To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with A Kid Again, Inc. in support of Adventures for Columbus Families; to authorize the expenditure of $16,000.00 within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($16,000.00)

To authorize the City Clerk to enter into an advance payment grant agreement with Women2Women in support of the Faces of Courage...Human Empowerment Conference 2026; to authorize the expenditure of $12,500.00 within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; to authorize the expenditure of funds for the payment of reasonable food and non-alcoholic beverage expenses; and to declare an emergency. ($12,500.00)

To authorize the City Clerk to enter into an advance payment grant agreement with Food Leads, Inc. in support of its Healthy Connections program; to authorize the expenditure of $6,000.00 within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; to authorize the expenditure of funds for the payment of reasonable food and non-alcoholic beverage expenses; and to declare an emergency. ($6,000.00)

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

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to associate all general budget reservations resulting from this ordinance with the existing universal term contract purchase agreement with Arrow Energy, Inc. for the purchase of jet “A” fuel for the Division of Police; and to authorize the expenditure of $239,154.00 from the General Fund. ($239,154.00)

To authorize the Director of Public Safety to fund Year 2 of the multi-year contract with UKG Kronos Systems LLC, for the Division of Fire, for UKG TeleStaff Cloud subscription services; and to authorize the expenditure of $179,712.00 for Year 2 from the General Fund. ($179,712.00)

To authorize the Municipal Court Clerk to increase the funds with FedEx for the provision of commercial carrier service; to authorize the expenditure of up to $65,000.00 within the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($65,000.00)

To authorize the Office of Violence Prevention OVP to enter into a not-for-profit service contract with The Columbus Urban League; to authorize the transfer of $500,000.00 within the General Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $500,000.00 from the General Fund; to authorize expenses incurred prior to purchase order execution; and to declare an emergency. ($500,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Office of Violence Prevention to enter into contract with Center for Child and Family Advocacy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital for domestic violence support services related to the Advocacy Crisis Team (ACT-DV) program in partnership with the Columbus Division of Police; to authorize the expenditure of $300,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($300,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Office of Violence Prevention to enter into a not-for-profit service contract with the Community for New Direction Incorporated for services related to the implementation of the 2026 Neighborhood Violence Intervention Program; to authorize the transfer of appropriation within the General Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $500,000.00 from General Fund; to authorize expenses incurred prior to purchase order execution; and to declare an emergency. ($500,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Office of Violence Prevention to enter into a grant agreement with Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio in support of CHOICES for Victims of Domestic Violence; to authorize the expenditure of $425,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency ($425,000.00).

To authorize and direct the City Auditor to authorize payment to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office per an invoice approved by the Department Director (or designee) in an amount not to exceed $70,510.00 from Fund 1000; and to declare an emergency. ($70,510.00)

To authorize and direct the Administrative and Presiding Judge of the Franklin County Municipal Court to accept a grant addendum from the State of Ohio, Department of Rehabilitation and Correction; to appropriate $30,000.00 from the unappropriated balance of the general government grant fund to the Franklin County Municipal Court, and to enter into contract with StepMobile pursuant to the provisions of the sole source procurement for implementation and use of the kiosks; to authorize the expenditure of up to $30,000; and to declare an emergency. ($30,000.00)

To authorize a modification to the Department of Public Safety's contract with EMS Management & Consultants, Inc., for EMS billing services for the Division of Fire in order to add funding for year one of the contract; to authorize the expenditure of $925,524.57 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($925,524.47)

To authorize the Municipal Court Judges, through the Administrative and Presiding Judge, to extend the four-year contract with US Protection Service LLC for the provision of security guard services in the Municipal Court Building by one month, and to authorize the expenditure of $35,000.00 from the General Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($35,000.00).

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

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify and increase the contract with BBCO Design LLC, for the Space Planning Study Project; to appropriate funds in the Department of Development Operating Fund; to authorize an expenditure of up to $754,633.00 from the Sanitary Operating Fund and the Department of Development Operating Fund to pay for the contract modification. ($754,633.00) 504,633.00

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute an assignment, assumption, and modification agreement (“Assignment and Assumption Agreement”), and all other necessary agreements or instruments, which assign and modify the HOME Loan Documents for the rental development at 6300 George’s Creek Drive, Canal Winchester, Ohio; to authorize the Director of Development to enter into and execute all other necessary agreements, documents, or instruments related to this assignment with the new ownership entity George’s Creek Homes Rehab, LLC; to authorize the interest rate reduction from 8.5% to 2.0%; to authorize the forgiveness of the accrued and unpaid interest in an amount up to $1,491,729.30. ($0.00)

To amend Ordinance Number 3264-2025 for the sole purpose of adding the fees for the Registry of Residential Rental Properties to the Combined Development Related Fee Schedule as shown on the attachment. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a contract with Coliseum Home Improvements LLC, to increase funding utilizing an existing auditor’s certificate established for this purpose in an amount up to $40,000.00. ($40,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a grant agreement with the Ohio Housing Innovation Partnership for the purpose of providing support to the organization’s efforts to establish a Workforce Housing Partnership Program in an amount up to $75,000.00; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $75,000.00 from the Neighborhood Economic Development Fund; to advance funding per a predetermined schedule; and to declare an emergency. ($75,000.00)

To authorize the Director of Development with the approval by Columbus City Council to approve the forgiveness of individual loans to homeowners who meet the eligibility requirements of the program (Bruce and Joann Pope) in the amount of $40,069.00, which will remove the burden of these qualifying homeowners and help support housing stability, and will lower the City’s expenses with AmeriNational who manages these loans on our behalf; and to declare an emergency. ($40,069.00)

To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with Star House for their drop in center in an amount up to $50,025.00; to authorize the appropriation of $47,525 and the expenditure in an amount up to $50,025.00 from the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund. ($50,025.00); to authorize the expenditure of funds for the payment of reasonable food and non-alcoholic beverage expenses; and to declare an emergency. ($50,025.00)

To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with Community Mediation Services of Central Ohio in an amount up to $30,000.00; to authorize an expenditure of $30,000 from the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund. ($30,000.00); and to declare an emergency. ($30,000.00)

To amend ordinance 0548-2026 (previously amended by Ordinance 1283-2026) by allowing advanced grant payments with Restoring Our Own Through Transformation (R.O.O.T.T.); and to declare an emergency.

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

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a professional services contract with Coldwater Consulting, LLC., for the Twin Lakes Dredging and Bliss Run Improvements Project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation of funds; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Storm PayGo Carryover Fund; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $617,392.95 from the Storm PayGo Carryover Fund. ($617,392.95)

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract modification to add funding for the Dam Engineering Services CT2 (DES2) project with Burgess & Niple, Inc.; 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 an expenditure of up to $400,000.00 from the Water Bond Fund for the contract modification. ($400,000.00)

To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of Sustainable Columbus, to make payment(s) to the Columbus Foundation, KCB foundation, a nonprofit; to facilitate management of funds in a donor-advised fund in furtherance of the altruistic efforts of Sustainable Columbus and Keep Columbus Beautiful (KCB); to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $48,000.00 from the Sustainable Columbus fund and to declare an emergency. ($48,000.00)

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and increase a professional services contract with RAMA Consulting Group, Inc. for the Blueprint Columbus Public Information Outreach Project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation within the Sanitary Bond Fund; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $578,254.42 from the Sanitary Bond Fund to pay for the contract modification. ($578,254.42)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a design contract with Glaus, Pyle, Schomer, Burns & Dehaven, Inc. for the Polaris Area Water Line Improvements project; to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to apply for and accept a loan from the Ohio Water Development Authority Direct Loan Program for the Polaris Area Water Line Improvements project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds within the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for this project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $400,470.25 from the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund. ($400,470.25)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Geological Survey, United States Department of Interior, for the investigation of water resources in central Ohio, including groundwater and several rivers for the Division of Water and the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; and to authorize the expenditure of $243,979.00 from the Water Operating Fund, $70,925.00 from the Sewer System Operating Fund, and $184,000.00 from the Storm Sewer Operating Fund. ($498,904.00)

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract modification with Evans Mechwart Hambleton & Tilton Incorporated for the Construction Administration/Construction Inspection Services 2026-2028 contract; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Sanitary Bond Fund; and to expend up to $200,000.00 from the Sanitary Bond Fund for the modification. ($200,000.00)

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract modification for Construction Administration and Inspection Services with DLZ Ohio, Inc. for the SCADA Radio Improvements project; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $976,920.63 from the Water-Fresh Water Market Rate Fund for the contract modification; to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to apply for and accept a loan from the Ohio Water Development Authority for the SCADA Radio Improvements project; and to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving loans for the project. ($976,920.63)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify and increase the contract with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. for the Water Distribution System SCADA Improvements Project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds within the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for this project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $772,868.22 from the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund to pay for the project. ($772,868.22)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Strawser Paving Company, Inc., for the Watershed Roadway Improvement Part 6 & Home Road Marina 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; to authorize the expenditure of up to $747,737.40 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. ($749,737.40)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract/Purchase Agreement with The Henry P. Thompson Company, LLC, for the purchase of Fairbanks Morse Pump Parts and Service for the rehabilitation and replacement of pumps at the Hap Cremean Water Plant; to authorize the Department of Public Utilities to purchase more than $100,000.00 in a fiscal year from the Universal Term Contract for Fairbanks Morse Pump Parts and Service; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to apply for and accept a loan from the Water Fresh Water Market for the project; to appropriate funds in the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for this project; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $675,000.00 from the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund to pay for the contract modification. ($675,000.00)

To authorize the City Attorney to reimburse staff costs related to the acquisition of Real Estate for the Fourth Water Plant Transmission Main Phase 1 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 $300,000.00 from the Water Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($300,000.00)

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and renew a contract with Deer Valley Farm Supply for the Class B Liquid Biosolids Land Application Program to add additional funding and extend the contract end date; to authorize the expenditure of $200,000.00 from the Sanitary Sewerage Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($200,000.00)

To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Department of Public Utilities, to modify contracts with Altec Inc. dba Altec Industries, Inc.; to allow for raw material and labor surcharges of up to $19,652.00; to authorize the expenditure of up to $19,652.00 from the Division of Electricity Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($19,652.00)

To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District (FSWCD) in support of their Columbus Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grant program; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($75,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a contract renewal, in accordance with sole-source provisions of City Code, with Velotic Hold Co LP dba InnovatePro Management USA, LLC for the maintenance of software licenses and maintenance support for the Division of Water Reclamation, to authorize the expenditure of $215,270.25 from the Sewer Operating Sanitary Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($215,270.25)

To authorize the City Clerk to enter into an advance payment grant agreement with Bronzeville Food Co-op (BFC) to support design planning, predevelopment activities (feasibility study and site analysis), capacity building, and education and outreach activities for a planned physical location in the City's Near East Side Neighborhood; to authorize an expenditure and appropriation within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($100,000.00)

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

APPOINTMENTS

Appointment of Quay Barnes, 1654 Barnett Road, Columbus, OH 43227, to serve on the Mideast Area Commission, with a new term start date of January 1, 2025 and an expiration date of December 31, 2027. (resume attached)

Appointment of Shirley Marshall, 2500 Park Crescent Drive, Columbus, OH 43232, to serve on the Mideast Area Commission, with a new term start date of January 1, 2025 and an expiration date of December 31, 2027. (resume attached)

Appointment of Steve Dodge, 4335 Sidway Avenue, Columbus, OH 43227, to serve on the Mideast Area Commission, with a new term start date of January 1, 2026 and an expiration date of December 31, 2028. (resume attached)

Appointment of Felicia Saunders, 2166 Easthaven Drive, Columbus, OH 43232, to serve on the Mideast Area Commission, with a new term start date of January 1, 2026 and an expiration date of December 31, 2028. (resume attached)

Appointment of Susan Moore, 1042 Kenwick Road, Columbus, OH 43209, to serve on the Mideast Area Commission, with a new term start date of January 1, 2025 and an expiration date of December 31, 2027. (resume attached)

Appointment of Sharon Ware, 4229 Ellery Drive, Columbus, OH 43227, to serve on the Mideast Area Commission, with a new term start date of January 1, 2025 and an expiration date of December 31, 2027. (resume attached)

Appointment of Eternity Ballour, 3434 East Livingston Avenue, Columbus, OH 43227, to serve on the Mideast Area Commission, with a new term start date of January 1, 2025 and an expiration date of December 31, 2027. (resume attached)

Appointment of Kim Kehl, 202 South Powell Avenue, Columbus, OH 43204, to serve on the Mideast Area Commission, with a new term start date of January 1, 2026 and an expiration date of December 31, 2028. (resume attached)

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

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

To adopt the 2027 Tax Budget and to authorize and direct the City Auditor to submit said budget to the County and to declare an emergency.

To authorize the City Auditor to make payment to The Waterworks, LLC for services rendered prior to execution of a purchase order in an amount not to exceed $49,307.49; to authorize the Finance and Management Department to enter into contract with The Waterworks, LLC; to allow for the reimbursement of for expenses incurred during the City's UTC lapse period starting March 1, 2026; to authorize an expenditure from the general fund; to waive competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Code; and to declare an emergency. ($57,948.49)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology, on behalf of the on behalf of the City Attorney’s Office and the Department of the Inspector General, to enter contract with Matrix Pointe Software, LLC for software maintenance and support services with the option to renew for five (5) additional one-year terms; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Codes; and to authorize an expenditure from the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating Fund. ($168,094.50)

To authorize the issuance of unlimited tax bonds in an amount not to exceed $173,760,000.00 for health, safety and infrastructure-related projects; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $4,000,000 from the Debt Retirement Fund for costs of issuance; and to declare an emergency. ($177,760,000.00)

To authorize the issuance of unlimited tax bonds in an amount not to exceed $45,955,000.00 for recreation and parks-related projects; and to declare an emergency. ($45,955,000.00)

To authorize the issuance of unlimited tax bonds in an amount not to exceed $87,435,000.00 for public service-related projects; and to declare an emergency. ($87,435,000.00)

To authorize the issuance of unlimited tax bonds in an amount not to exceed $59,980,000.00 for neighborhood development-related projects; and to declare an emergency. ($59,980,000.00)

To authorize the issuance of unlimited tax bonds in an amount not to exceed $98,315,000.00 for public utility-related projects; and to declare an emergency. ($98,315,000.00)

To authorize the issuance of limited tax bonds in an amount not to exceed $11,260,000.00 for construction management-related projects; and to declare an emergency. ($11,260,000.00)

To authorize the issuance of limited tax bonds in an amount not to exceed $5,800,000.00 for fleet management-related projects; and to declare an emergency. ($5,800,000.00)

To authorize the issuance of limited tax bonds in an amount not to exceed $23,915,000.00 for economic and community development-related projects; and to declare an emergency. ($23,915,000.00)

To authorize the issuance of limited tax bonds in an amount not to exceed $8,250,000.00 for information services-related projects; and to declare an emergency. ($8,250,000.00)

To authorize the issuance of unlimited tax general obligation bonds, in one or more series, in an amount not to exceed $682,395,000.00 for the purpose of providing funds to refund certain outstanding general obligation bonds of the City; and to declare an emergency. ($682,395,000.00)

To authorize the issuance of limited tax general obligation bonds, in one or more series, in an amount not to exceed $35,835,000.00 for the purpose of providing funds to refund certain outstanding general obligation bonds of the City; and to declare an emergency. ($35,835,000.00)

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS: BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into an Enterprise Zone Agreement with Dupon USA LLC (the “Enterprise”) for a tax abatement of seventy-five percent (75%) for a period of ten (10) consecutive years in consideration of the Enterprise investing approximately $30,000,000.00, which includes $14,000,000.00 in new construction, $15,000,000.00 in machinery & equipment, $500,000.00 in furniture & fixtures, and $500,000.00 in stand-alone computers, the creation of sixty (60) net new full-time permanent positions with an estimated annual payroll of approximately $3,071,300.00 and the retention of twenty-eight (28) full-time jobs with an associated estimated annual payroll of approximately $1,987,742.00. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into an Enterprise Zone Agreement with TCG Corrina Owner II, LLC (the “Enterprise”) for a tax abatement of seventy-five percent (75%) for a period of ten (10) consecutive years in consideration of the Enterprise investing approximately $21,000,000.00 in real property improvements and the creation of twenty-three (23) net new full-time permanent positions with an estimated annual payroll of approximately $998,400.00. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a Community Reinvestment Area Agreement with TCG OCP CPOZ Owner, LLC for a property tax abatement of seventy-five percent (75%) for a period of fifteen (15) consecutive years on real property improvements in consideration of the proposed total investment of approximately $60,000,000.00 in real property improvements and the creation of twenty-five (25) net new full-time permanent positions with an estimated annual payroll of approximately $1,040,000.00. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a Downtown Office Incentive Agreement with ANS Geo, LLC for a term of up to five (5) consecutive years in consideration of the company’s proposed capital investment of approximately $750,000.00, the creation of thirteen (13) net new full-time permanent positions with an estimated associated payroll of approximately $1,750,000.00, and the retention and relocation of forty-three (43) full-time permanent positions with an estimated associated annual payroll of approximately $3,664,800.00, as provided in Columbus City Council Resolution Number 0088X-2007, adopted June 4, 2007. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a Job Creation Tax Credit Agreement of forty-five percent (45%) for a term of up to six (6) consecutive years with Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc., in consideration of the company’s proposed total capital investment of $215,700,000.00, the creation of fifty (50) net new full-time permanent positions with an estimated annual payroll of approximately $3,000,000.00 and the retention of one-thousand two hundred twenty-four (1,224) full-time permanent positions with an associated estimated annual payroll of approximately $93,627,177.00. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into an Enterprise Zone Agreement with West-Ward Columbus Inc. and Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. (collectively and hereinafter referred to as “Enterprise”) for a tax abatement of seventy-five percent (75%) for a period of ten (10) consecutive years in consideration of the Enterprise investing approximately $92,000,000.00 in real property improvements, the creation of fifty (50) net new full-time permanent positions with an associated annual payroll of approximately $3,000,000.00, and the retention of one-thousand two hundred twenty-four (1,224) full-time permanent positions with an associated estimated annual payroll of approximately $93,627,177.00. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into an Enterprise Zone Agreement with Westbourne Flex, LLC (the “Enterprise”) for a tax abatement of seventy-five percent (75%) for a period of ten (10) consecutive years in consideration of the Enterprise investing approximately $8,800,000.00 in real property improvements and the creation of ten (10) net new full-time permanent positions with an estimated annual payroll of approximately $500,000.00 at the aforementioned Project Site. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development and the Director of the Department of Public Service to enter into an Economic Development Agreement with Pizzuti MH LLC (“Pizzuti”) and Washington Oak Realty, LLC (referred to as “Encova Insurance”) to outline the plans and certain commitments of the parties as it relates to the redevelopment of surface parking lots in the vicinity of Oak Street and Washington Avenue in the Discovery District. ($0.00)

To authorize the City Auditor to appropriate the sum of $1,830,630.67 within the General Fund Income Tax Set Aside Subfund; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer $5,491,891.99 within the General Fund; to authorize the payment of up to $7,322,522.66 in accordance with the Public School Revenue Sharing Program for seven (8) different school districts; to authorize the expenditure not to exceed of $7,322,522.66 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($7,322,522.66)

To authorize the City Auditor to appropriate the sum of $261,845.36 within the General Fund Income Tax Set Aside Subfund; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer $785,536.07 within the General Fund; to authorize the payment of $1,047,381.43 in accordance with the Downtown Office Incentive (DOI) Program for the seven (7) DOI agreements for which employers have met the requirements of their DOI agreements and thus are eligible to receive their payments for tax year 2025 (also calendar year and/or report year) in 2026; to authorize the expenditure not to exceed $1,047,381.43 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,047,381.43)

To authorize the City Auditor to appropriate the sum of $1,218,075.80 within the General Fund Income Tax Set Aside Subfund; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer $3,654,227.38 within the General Fund; to authorize the payment of up to $4,872,303.18 in accordance with the Jobs Growth Incentive (JGI) Program for the thirteen (13) active and reporting JGI agreements for which employers have met the requirements of their JGI agreements and thus are eligible to receive their payments for tax year 2025 (also calendar year and/or report year) in 2026; to authorize the expenditure not to exceed of $4,872,303.18 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($4,872,303.18)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a capital contribution agreement with West Granville Road Owner LLC for required public infrastructure improvements supporting the development of workforce housing; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the expenditure prior to the issuance of the purchase order beginning September 1, 2023; to authorize the transfer and expenditure in an amount up to $2,000,000.00 from the Development Taxable Bonds Fund for the required public infrastructure improvement benefiting the community’s broader infrastructure goals; and to declare an emergency. ($2,000,000.00)

To authorize the Director of Development or his designee, on behalf of the Department of Public Utilities, to exercise the purchase provision and leaseback scenario within the Lease authorized by Ordinance 3285-2025 and enter into a Purchase Sales Agreement by and between the City, CDDC Holdings 37, LTD; and to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $14,101,748.00 from the Water Operating Fund; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $4,706,337.00 from the Stormwater Operating Fund; and to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $15,721,170.00 from the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($34,529,255.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a contract with Quinn Evans Architects, Inc., in an amount up to $150,000.00 to provide an assessment for the historic preservation code, policies, guidelines, and processes; to authorize the expenditure of $150,000.00 from an existing Auditor’s Certificate; and declare an emergency. ($150,000.00)

PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS

To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of funds within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to appropriate funds within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund and the Federal Transportation Grants Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with Alta Planning + Design, Inc. for the Vision Zero - Vulnerable Road User Plan (VRU) project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,250,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund and the Federal Transportation Grants Fund to pay for the for the project; to repay any unused grant funds at the end of the grant period; and to declare an emergency. ($1,250,000.00)

To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement budget; to appropriate funds within the Federal Transportation Grants Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with Shelly and Sands, Inc. for the FRA-62-17.66 Improvements of Nelson Road project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,677,406.25 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. ($1,677,406.25)

To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement budget; to authorize the transfer of funds within the Refuse Collection Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with Setterlin Building Company for the Facilities - Marion Road Refuse Warehouse Renovation Ph 1 project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $3,969,402.00 from the Refuse Collection Bond Fund for the project; and to declare an emergency. ($3,969,402.00)

To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement budget; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with Strawser Paving Co., Inc. for the Urban Infrastructure Recovery Fund - South Linden Sidewalks project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,867,070.43 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund for the project; and to declare an emergency. ($1,867,070.43)

To amend Ordinance 1560-2026 for the sole purpose of including the authorization of waiving the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Code; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement budget; to authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into contracts with Ohio Machinery Co. for the purchase of (1) Pattern Truck; to authorize the waiver of the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of up to $239,956.00 from the Streets & Highways Bond Fund to purchase the equipment; and to declare an emergency. ($239,956.00)

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

To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into a not-for profit service contract with Greater Columbus Convention & Visitors Bureau Inc DBA Greater Columbus Sports Commission in support of the “Women Win Here” initiative; to authorize the transfer and appropriation of $250,000.00 from the general fund to the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund; to authorize an interfund transfer of $250,000.00 with Recreation and Parks Operating Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $250,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($250,000.00)

To authorize and direct the Director of Neighborhoods to contract with Libby V & Associates, LLC in support of Getting Grant Ready Academy; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes; and to authorize an appropriation and expenditure from the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund. ($100,000.00)

To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into a not-for-profit service contract with Epic Youth for the planning, coordination and execution of a one-day Youth Programming Summit scheduled for fall 2026; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $100,000.00 from the Neighborhood Initiatives Subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($100,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to modify an existing contract with Marker, Inc. DBA Marker Construction for the West Case Road Park Project; to authorize the transfer of $5,385,000.00 between the General Fund Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and the Recreation and Parks Bond Fund; to authorize the appropriation of $5,385,000.00 in the Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $5,385,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($5,385,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Byrne & Jones Enterprises, Inc. DBA Byrne & Jones Construction for the Busch Ball Diamond Turf Installation Project; to authorize the appropriation of $1,392,000.00 within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the transfer of $1,392,000.00 within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2025 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the expenditure of $1,952,024.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund and Permanent Improvements Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,952,024.00)

To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into a construction agreement with Nationwide Realty Investors, Ltd to make public improvements at Sensenbrenner Park; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of City Code; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into various contracts for management of the Urban Forestry Master Plan; to authorize and direct the City Auditor to establish auditor’s certificates in the amount of $2,000,000.00 for various expenditures in conjunction with the management of the Urban Forestry Master Plan; to authorize and direct the Director of Finance and Management to enter into various contracts for the purchase of equipment on behalf of the Recreation and Parks Department; to authorize the transfer of $2,000,000.00 between the General Fund Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and the Recreation and Parks Bond Fund; to authorize the appropriation of $2,000,000.00 in the Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $2,000,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($2,000,000.00)

To authorize and direct the City Auditor to establish an auditor’s certificate in the amount of $1,500,000.00 for the reimbursement of staff time related to Recreation and Parks Capital Improvement Projects; to authorize the transfer of $1,500,000.00 between the General Fund Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and the Recreation and Parks Bond Fund; to authorize the appropriation of $1,500,000.00 in the Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $1,500,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,500,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to enter into a service contract with Heart and Hunter, Inc. dba Hunter Marketing for marketing, media consultation, communications, and creative services; to authorize the waiver of competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes; to authorize the expenditure of $89,000.00 from the General Fund; to authorize and direct the City Auditor to authorize payment to Hunter Marketing per invoice approved by the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods in an amount not to exceed $89,000.00 from fund 1000; and to declare an emergency. ($89,000.00)

WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, & LABOR: DORANS, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS

To amend the Management Compensation Plan, Ordinance No. 2713-2013, as amended, by amending Section 4(C), Section 5(D), Section 5(E), and Section 7(E); and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Education to enter into Early Start Columbus contracts with high-quality pre-kindergarten organizations, selected via a competitive application process, to provide educational services as part of the 2026-2027 Early Start Columbus Program; to assign all of the individual contracts to Franklin County; to waive competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of the Office of Education to enter into a contract modification with Learning Circle Software, LLC to allow Franklin County to directly access and use the CeeHiVE data platform via the City’s 2026-2027 contract with the Learning Circle Software, LLC, as part of the transition of the Early Start Columbus program from the City of Columbus to Franklin County; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of the Office of Education enter into an intergovernmental agreement with the Franklin County Board of Commissioners for the transition of the Early Start Columbus Program from the City of Columbus to Franklin County, to authorize a transfer of cash between objects within the Office of Education General Fund; to authorize an expenditure of $6,215,825.00, to be paid to the Franklin County Board of Commissioners for the purpose of this ordinance, from the Office of Education General Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($6,215,825.00)

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

To authorize the Board of Health to accept a grant from the Ohio Department of Health for the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program in the amount of $7,409,412.00 and any additional funds; to authorize the appropriation of $7,409,412.00 from the unappropriated balance of the Health Department Grants Fund; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer appropriations between object classes. ($7,409,412.00)

To authorize the City Clerk to enter into an advance payment grant agreement with Columbus Coalition for the Homeless, in support of trash removal, safe storage, and hygiene initiatives for the City’s unsheltered population; to authorize the appropriation of $107,500.00 and expenditure of $125,000.00 within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($125,000.00)

To authorize the Executive Director of the Office of CelebrateOne to transfer cash and appropriation of $193,569.54 within the Ohio Department of Medicaid Enhanced Maternal Health Program, to transfer the appropriation of $12,590.32 from within the Ohio Department of Medicaid Enhanced Maternal Health Program, to reallocate $145,506.87 within the Ohio Department of Medicaid Enhanced Maternal Health Program Grant within the Government Grant Fund; to authorize not-for-profit contract with the new sub-grantee Action for Children for the Enhanced Maternal Health Program in Columbus and Central Ohio; and expenditure of up to $145,506.87 from the Government Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($145,506.87)

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

To authorize and direct the City Auditor to transfer $5,010,576.00 within various projects of the Safety Voted Bond Fund; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code, Chapter 329; to authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract with and issue a purchase order to Atlantic Emergency Solutions, Inc. for the purchase of four (4) Pierce Enforcer Pumpers; to authorize the expenditure of $5,010,976.00 from the Safety Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($5,010,576.00)

To authorize and direct the City Auditor to transfer $2,432,621.00 within various projects of the Safety Voted Bond Fund; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes, Chapter 329; to authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract with and issue a purchase order to Sutphen Corporation for the purchase of one (1) Sutphen Heavy Duty 100’ Mid-Mount Aerial Ladder; to authorize the expenditure of $2,432,621.00 from the Safety Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($2,432,621.00)

To authorize the Public Safety Director to enter into a five-year term contract with Laerdal Medical Corporation for a Resuscitation Quality Improvement Program (RQI) subscription for the Division of Fire; to authorize the expenditure of $183,550.00 from the General Fund for the year one term of this contract; and to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code. ($183,550.00)

To authorize the Municipal Court Clerk, to enter into contract with TAB Products Company LLC for the purchase of case file folders for the Municipal Court Clerk's Office; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of $85,700.40 from the Municipal Court Clerk General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($85,700.40)

To amend Ordinance No. 1664-2025, passed by Columbus City Council on June 30, 2025 to correct the background of the legislation to include the additional funding for the license management product and community health module needed in the subsequent years per ordinance 1664-2025; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes; to authorize the expenditure of $661,415.46 from the General Fund for Year 2 of the Contract Term; and to declare an emergency. ($661,415.46)

To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with the Short North Alliance (SNA) in support of their Short North Public Safety programming; to authorize an expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($60,000.00)

To authorize an appropriation of $50,000 within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; to authorize the expenditure of $80,000.00 within the General Fund; to authorize the City Attorney to enter into contract with Health Impact Ohio/Health Access Columbus to provide guided case management services for Columbus residents enrolled in the Buckeye Diversion criminal deflection program; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes; and to declare an emergency. ($80,000.00)

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

To authorize the Director of Development to enter into a grant agreement with My Brother’s Keeper in an amount up to $3,000,000.00 for My Brother's Keeper to act as a passthrough entity with Mount Hermon Senior Phase 1 LLC in support of the development of 54 units of new affordable apartment homes with the Mount Hermon Senior Phase 1 project; to authorize the amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation of funds within the Income Set Aside Subfund and the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; to authorize the transfer of cash between the Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; to authorize the expenditure in an amount up to $3,000,000.00 within the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($3,000,000.00)

To authorize the Director of Development to enter into a grant agreement with Habitat for Humanity-MidOhio in an amount up to $1,000,000.00 for the development of a 14-unit affordable housing development for the final commitment to the Devon’s Triangle project for a total of $2,000,000.00; to authorize the amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation of funds within the Income Set Aside Subfund and the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; to authorize the transfer of cash between the Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; to authorize the transfer of funds between projects within the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; to authorize the expenditure in an amount up to $1,000,000.00 within the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,000,000.00)

To authorize the Director of Development to enter into a grant agreement with Seton South Columbus Inc. in an amount up to $1,000,000.00 of a $3,000,000.00 commitment for Seton South Columbus Inc. to act as a passthrough entity with Seton Square South & West Limited Partnership in support of the renovation of 108-units of affordable apartment homes within the Seton Square South & West project; to authorize the amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation of funds within the Income Set Aside Subfund and the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; to authorize the transfer of cash between the Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; to authorize the expenditure in an amount up to $1,000,000.00 within the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,000,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a planned modification of a grant agreement with The Tony R. Wells Foundation, increase funding in an amount up to $2,835,000.00 and to continue to act as fiscal manager for the RHI program in providing financial assistance to eligible residents facing eviction, homelessness, and helping them find new housing; to authorize the expenditure in an amount up to $2,835,000.00; to authorize the modification of the scope of service in an amount up to $10,000.00 to allow fuel-only cards to be issued to participants; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure in an amount up to $10,000.00 within the Neighborhood Economic Development Fund; to authorize the advancement of funding on a predetermined schedule; and declare an emergency. ($2,845,000.00)

To require the Director of the Department of Development to provide and adhere to a transparent process on an annual basis for the allocation of Affordable Housing Bond dollars, including an overview of the forthcoming year’s goals for the Affordable Housing Bonds, the details of a fair, transparent, competitive process for allocation of funds, participation at an annual public hearing on the Affordable Housing Bonds, and an annual publication reporting on the allocation in the prior year. ($0.00)

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

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify the contract with Complete General Construction Company for the 2021 General Construction Contract project; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to transfer cash and appropriation between projects within the Sanitary Bond Fund and the Storm Bond Fund; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $2,000,000.00 to pay for the contract modification. ($2,000,000.00)

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify an existing contract with K & M Kleening Service, Inc. to extend the contract term and add additional funding for janitorial services at various Department of Public Utilities, Division of Water Reclamation and Division of Water facilities; and to authorize the expenditure of $835,320.02 (Water Operating) and $920,740.33 (Sanitary Sewer Operating). ($1,756,060.35)

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Elite Excavating Company of Ohio, Inc., for the Wellington Boulevard Area and Chesterfield Road Water Line Improvements Project; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds within the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $5,983,216.80 from the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate 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. ($5,985,216.80)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify and increase the contract with GPD Group for the Circuit 7221 Voltage Conversion Phase 3 Project; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Electricity Bond Fund; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $1,435,327.00 from the Electricity Bond Fund to pay for the contract modification. ($1,435,327.00)

To authorize the Director of Columbus Water and Power to enter into a service contract for Echoshore-DX leak detection services; to authorize the expenditure of $74,500.00 from the 2026 Division of Water Operating Fund; and to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Codes. ($74,500.00)

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract for Construction Administration and Inspection Services with CTL Engineering, Inc. for the Wellington Boulevard Area and Chesterfield Road Water Line Improvements project, for the General Water Construction Projects, and for General Sewer Construction Projects; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds within the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Water Bond Fund; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Sanitary Bonds fund; to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,098,331.21 from the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund, an expenditure of up to $75,000.00 from the Water Bond Fund, and an expenditure of up to $50,000.00 from the Sanitary Bonds fund for the contract; and to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for the project. ($1,223,331.21)

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and increase a professional services contract with Murphy Epson for the Blueprint Columbus Public Information Outreach Project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation within the Sanitary Bond Fund; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $1,019,559.00 from the Sanitary Bond Fund to pay for the contract modification. ($1,019,559.00)

To authorize Columbus Water and Power to enter into a construction contract with Decker Construction Company for utility cut and restoration services for the Division of Water; and to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Code; and to authorize the expenditure of $1,450,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund. ($1,450,000.00)

To authorize the appropriation of $1,800,100.00 from the unappropriated balance of the Sustainable Columbus Fund for operating expenditures related to the Sustainable Columbus program; and to declare an emergency. ($1,800,100.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a professional services contract modification with ms consultants, inc. to add funding for the Fourth Water Plant Transmission Main project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to apply for a loan from the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account and to accept the loan; to make this ordinance contingent upon that loan being approved; and to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $14,773,063.35 from the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund to pay for the contract modification. ($14,773,063.35)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify the contract with Mid State Basement Systems, LLC for the Blueprint Volunteer Sump Pump 2025 project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to transfer cash and appropriation between projects within the Sanitary Bond Fund; and to authorize an expenditure of $1,000,000.00 from the Sanitary Bond Fund to pay for the contract modification. ($1,000,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement with ARCOS LLC., for the implementation and support services of an Overtime Call-Out System; to waive competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Code; and to authorize the expenditure of $81,965.64 split among the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($81,965.64)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify a professional engineering services contract with T&M Associates, Inc., for the General Engineering Services - Supply 2024A project and with Wade Trim, Inc. for the General Engineering Services - Supply 2024B 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 an expenditure of up to $1,050,000.00 from the Water Bond Fund. ($1,050,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify and increase the contract with Black & Veatch Corporation for the Lower Olentangy Tunnel - Phase 1 project; to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to submit the Lower Olentangy Tunnel - Phase 1 contract modification for loan funding and to execute any paperwork necessary to accept loan funding for this project; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for this project; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds within the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $1,084,736.71 from the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund to pay for the project. ($1,084,736.71)

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Proline Electric Inc. for the SCADA Radio Improvements project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds within the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon City Council approval to accept a loan from the Ohio Water Development Authority for this project and upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for this project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $9,650,742.50 from the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund to pay for the project; and to authorize the transfer and expenditure of up to $2,000.00 from the Water Bond Fund to pay for prevailing wage services. ($9,652,742.50)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify a professional engineering services contract with CDM Smith, Inc. for the Water Reuse Project; to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to apply for and accept a loan from the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund for the Water Reuse Project; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for this project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds within the Water Supply Revolving Loan Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,456,848.00 from the Water Supply Revolving Loan Fund to pay for the project. ($1,456,848.00)

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify an existing contract with Oracle America, Inc. for licensing and cloud service fees for the Department’s Customer Information Systems (CIS) and Integrated Systems Replacement Project; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of City Code; to authorize the expenditure of $288,241.68 split among the Public Utilities Operating Funds; and to declare an emergency. ($288,241.68)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify the contract with RCC Global, LLC for the Customer Information System (CIS) and Integrated Systems Upgrade Project; and to authorize the expenditure of $8,507,503.60 split between the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($8,507,503.60)

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

BANKSTON

To repeal and replace Ordinance 1953-2026, passed June 22, 2026; to amend Section 371.02 of the Columbus City Codes to shift the Affordable Housing Trust’s (AHT) Hotel Motel and Short-Term Rental Excise Tax distribution to Experience Columbus; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

WYCHE

To amend various sections in Titles 2, 9, 11, 17, 33, 41, 43, 45 of the Columbus City Codes to indicate that the Department of Public Utilities will be known as Columbus Water & Power; and to repeal the existing sections being amended. ($0.00)

HARDIN

To amend Chapter 2319 of the Columbus City Codes to repeal and replace Sections 2319.30 and 2319.31, to provide technical corrections; to enact new sections to strengthen the provisions and enforcement of Minor’s Curfew and parental responsibility; and to provide for delayed enforcement of certain penalty provisions until January 1, 2027; and to declare an emergency ($0.00)

ADJOURNMENT 1:14 AM

THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL WILL BE MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 2026.

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

To enact new Chapter 236 of the Columbus City Codes, defining the membership, organization, and duties of the Community Crisis Response Advisory Board.

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

BARROSO DE PADILLA

To amend section 2155.01; to enact sections 2155.09 and 2155.10; to repeal the existing version of section 2155.01 of the Columbus City Codes; to establish the Mobility Innovation Subfund and the Debt Service Reserve Subfund within the Mobility Enterprise Operating Fund; to authorize future transfers thereto; to establish funding priorities and permissible uses thereof; to authorize a transfer within the Mobility Enterprise Operating Fund; and to authorize an appropriation from the Mobility Enterprise Operating Fund. ($500,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development or his assignee to execute any and all necessary agreements and deeds for conveyance of title of one parcel of real property (0000 Benfield Ave) held in the Land Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program to J&E Drywall LLC. ($0.00)

To authorize the City Clerk to enter into an advance payment grant agreement with A Seat at Our Table in support of the WorkSpace program; and to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund. ($15,000.00)

To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into a grant agreement with the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency for the Introduction to Cavity Nesting Birds Project and accept a grant in the amount of $2,315.00 with a minimum local match of $8,736.00; to authorize the appropriation of $2,315.00 in the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund. ($2,315.00)

To authorize and direct the City Clerk to enter a grant agreement with Our Helpers to provide upfront financial support for their Central Ohio Rapid Response Network; and to authorize an expenditure from the Neighborhood Initiatives Subfund. ($50,000.00)

To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with the Greater Columbus Irish Cultural Foundation, Inc. in support of the 2027 St. Patrick’s Day parade; and to authorize an expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund. ($20,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Office of Education to enter into contract with Columbus State Community College for the purpose of providing student support services for those enrolled in the Columbus Promise program; to authorize expenses prior to the purchase order; to authorize an expenditure within the General Fund. ($666,947.00)

To authorize and direct the Director of the Department of Public Safety to accept a grant from The Columbus Police Foundation; and to authorize and direct the City Auditor to appropriate $250,000.00 within the unallocated balance of the Division of Police Grant Fund. ($250,000.00)

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract for the option to purchase YSI Parts and Services with Fondriest Environmental Inc.; and to authorize the expenditure of $1.00. ($1.00)

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

To authorize the City Clerk to enter into an advance payment grant agreement with Columbus Coalition for the Homeless, in support of trash removal, safe storage, and hygiene initiatives for the City’s unsheltered population; to authorize the appropriation of $107,500.00 and expenditure of $125,000.00 within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($125,000.00)

To enact new Chapter 236 of the Columbus City Codes, defining the membership, organization, and duties of the Community Crisis Response Advisory Board.

To amend section 2155.01; to enact sections 2155.09 and 2155.10; to repeal the existing version of section 2155.01 of the Columbus City Codes; to establish the Mobility Innovation Subfund and the Debt Service Reserve Subfund within the Mobility Enterprise Operating Fund; to authorize future transfers thereto; to establish funding priorities and permissible uses thereof; to authorize a transfer within the Mobility Enterprise Operating Fund; and to authorize an appropriation from the Mobility Enterprise Operating Fund. ($500,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development or his assignee to execute any and all necessary agreements and deeds for conveyance of title of one parcel of real property (0000 Benfield Ave) held in the Land Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program to J&E Drywall LLC. ($0.00)

To authorize the City Clerk to enter into an advance payment grant agreement with A Seat at Our Table in support of the WorkSpace program; and to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund. ($15,000.00)

To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into a grant agreement with the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency for the Introduction to Cavity Nesting Birds Project and accept a grant in the amount of $2,315.00 with a minimum local match of $8,736.00; to authorize the appropriation of $2,315.00 in the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund. ($2,315.00)

To authorize and direct the City Clerk to enter a grant agreement with Our Helpers to provide upfront financial support for their Central Ohio Rapid Response Network; and to authorize an expenditure from the Neighborhood Initiatives Subfund. ($50,000.00)

To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with the Greater Columbus Irish Cultural Foundation, Inc. in support of the 2027 St. Patrick’s Day parade; and to authorize an expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund. ($20,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Office of Education to enter into contract with Columbus State Community College for the purpose of providing student support services for those enrolled in the Columbus Promise program; to authorize expenses prior to the purchase order; to authorize an expenditure within the General Fund. ($666,947.00)

To authorize and direct the Director of the Department of Public Safety to accept a grant from The Columbus Police Foundation; and to authorize and direct the City Auditor to appropriate $250,000.00 within the unallocated balance of the Division of Police Grant Fund. ($250,000.00)

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract for the option to purchase YSI Parts and Services with Fondriest Environmental Inc.; and to authorize the expenditure of $1.00. ($1.00)

To authorize the Director of the Office of Education enter into an intergovernmental agreement with the Franklin County Board of Commissioners for the transition of the Early Start Columbus Program from the City of Columbus to Franklin County, to authorize a transfer of cash between objects within the Office of Education General Fund; to authorize an expenditure of $6,215,825.00, to be paid to the Franklin County Board of Commissioners for the purpose of this ordinance, from the Office of Education General Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($6,215,825.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify and increase the contract with BBCO Design LLC, for the Space Planning Study Project; to appropriate funds in the Department of Development Operating Fund; to authorize an expenditure of up to $754,633.00 from the Sanitary Operating Fund and the Department of Development Operating Fund to pay for the contract modification. ($754,633.00) 504,633.00

THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE WAS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT PORTION OF THE AGENDA AND VOTED ON LATER IN THE MEETING: HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: #0813-2026

To amend Chapter 2319 of the Columbus City Codes to repeal and replace Sections 2319.30 and 2319.31, to provide technical corrections; to enact new sections to strengthen the provisions and enforcement of Minor’s Curfew and parental responsibility; and to provide for delayed enforcement of certain penalty provisions until January 1, 2027; and to declare an emergency ($0.00)

Approval of the Consent Agenda

RECESS 6:40 PM

RECONVENE 10:19 PM

RECESS 11:49 PM

RECONVENE 12:05 AM

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