Columbus City Council72 matters
- First ReadingOrdinanceTo authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Ventrac Parts with Jerry Pate Turf & Irrigation Inc.; and to authorize the expenditure of $1.00. ($1.00)
Attachments
- SOS-Jerry Pate Turf & Irrigation Inc.pdfOpen SOS-Jerry Pate Turf & Irrigation Inc.pdf
- First ReadingOrdinanceTo authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into four (4) contracts for the option to purchase Auto Body Repair Services with Jones Matthew DBA A-tec Auto Body LLC, Keens Auto Body Inc, OHF1 LLC DBA Capital Ford of Columbus and Skinner Diesel Services Inc; and to authorize the expenditure of $4.00. ($4.00)
Attachments
- SOS-A-Tec Auto Body LLC.pdfOpen SOS-A-Tec Auto Body LLC.pdf
- SOS-Keens Body Shop Inc.pdfOpen SOS-Keens Body Shop Inc.pdf
- SOS-OHF1 LLC.pdfOpen SOS-OHF1 LLC.pdf
- SOS-Skinner Diesel Services Inc.pdfOpen SOS-Skinner Diesel Services Inc.pdf
- First ReadingOrdinanceTo amend Chapter 225 of the Columbus City Codes to reestablish the Information Services Division within the Department of Technology. ($0.00)
Attachments
- Ord 0583-2026 Chapter 225 Information ServicesOpen Ord 0583-2026 Chapter 225 Information Services
- Ord 0583-2026 Code Change fact Sheet Information ServicesOpen Ord 0583-2026 Code Change fact Sheet Information Services
- First ReadingOrdinanceTo accept the application (AN25-003) of City of Columbus Department of Public Service (DPS) for the annexation of certain territory containing 0.098± acres in Blendon Township. ($0.00)
Attachments
- 0586-2026 AN25-003 Briefing SheetOpen 0586-2026 AN25-003 Briefing Sheet
- 0586-2026 AN25-003 LegalOpen 0586-2026 AN25-003 Legal
- 0586-2026 AN25-003 PlatOpen 0586-2026 AN25-003 Plat
- 0586-2026 AN25-003 Service StatementOpen 0586-2026 AN25-003 Service Statement
- First ReadingOrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents necessary for the transfer of a 0.023 acre portion of right-of-way near Stewart Avenue to Lucas Melicoff-Byrnes and Hector Melicoff-Byrnes. ($8,080.00)
Attachments
- 662_Stewart_RightOfWay_Melicoff-ByrnesOpen 662_Stewart_RightOfWay_Melicoff-Byrnes
- First ReadingOrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to modify an existing contract with E.L. Robinson Engineering of Ohio Co. for the Big Walnut Trail - Refugee Road to East Main Street Project; to authorize the transfer of $794,569.25 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2025 Capital Improvements Budget; and to authorize the expenditure of $1,257,538.55 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund. ($1,257,538.55)
Attachments
- jhBusiness_Details - EL Robinson Engineering.pdfOpen jhBusiness_Details - EL Robinson Engineering.pdf
- Legislation - Big Walnut Trail - Refugee Road to East Main Street - Stage 2 Phase 2 Modification - FINAL - ATTACHMENT.xlsxOpen Legislation - Big Walnut Trail - Refugee Road to East Main Street - Stage 2 Phase 2 Modification - FINAL - ATTACHMENT.xlsx
- First ReadingOrdinanceTo authorize and direct the Director of Public Safety to renew the existing contract with ZOLL Medical Corporation on behalf of the Division of Fire as authorized by Ordinance 0977-2022 for extended warranty and preventative maintenance services for the ZOLL devices; and to authorize the expenditure of $91,705.32 from the General Fund. ($91,705.32)
Attachments
- ZOLL Medical Corporation - SoSOpen ZOLL Medical Corporation - SoS
- 0497-2026 Financial CodingOpen 0497-2026 Financial Coding
- First ReadingOrdinanceTo authorize the payment of $6,230.64 to Firefighter Timothy J. Gribble for vacation leave that accumulated in excess of the maximum amount established by the current Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Columbus and Columbus Fire Fighters Union Local #67 I.A.F.F. ($6,230.64)
Attachments
- 0584-2026 Financial Coding.xlsxOpen 0584-2026 Financial Coding.xlsx
- 0584-2026 Director and Chief Approval.pdfOpen 0584-2026 Director and Chief Approval.pdf
- First ReadingOrdinanceTo decrease the imprest petty cash operating fund by $1,450.00; and to reduce the number of petty cash drawers by four (4) in the Administration and Customer Service sections of the Department of Building and Zoning Services. ($1,450.00)
- First ReadingOrdinanceTo amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer funds within the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of Development to enter into a grant agreement with Franklinton Rising for development of a 4-unit affordable housing project in an amount up to $600,000.00; authorize the expenditure of up to $600,000.00 from the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; and to authorize expenditures prior to execution of the Purchase Order. ($600,000.00)
Attachments
- 0545-2026 Housing Franklinton Rising SOS 2026-02-18Open 0545-2026 Housing Franklinton Rising SOS 2026-02-18
- 0545-2026 Housing Franklinton Rising Chicago Ave Rental Grant Bond 2026-02-18Open 0545-2026 Housing Franklinton Rising Chicago Ave Rental Grant Bond 2026-02-18
- First ReadingOrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a planned modification of a contract with SavKon Construction., to increase funding in an amount up to $80,000.00 for lead abatement and healthy home repair services. ($80,000.00)
Attachments
- 0547-2026 SOS- SavKon 021026 2026-02-17Open 0547-2026 SOS- SavKon 021026 2026-02-17
- First ReadingOrdinanceTo amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer funds within the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of Development to enter into a grant agreement with Habitat for Humanity-MidOhio for development of a 14-unit affordable housing development in an amount up to $1,000,000.00 with a total commitment to the project of $2,000,000.00; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,000,000.00 from the Affordable Housing Bond Fund. ($1,000,000.00)
Attachments
- 0552-2026 Housing Devon's Triangle Habitat for Humanity Rental Grant Bond 2026-01-30Open 0552-2026 Housing Devon's Triangle Habitat for Humanity Rental Grant Bond 2026-01-30
- 0552-2026 Housing Devon's Triangle Habitat for Humanity SOS 2026-01-30Open 0552-2026 Housing Devon's Triangle Habitat for Humanity SOS 2026-01-30
- First ReadingOrdinanceTo authorize the transfer of $25,000.00 and expenditure of $24,000.00 within the Sewerage System Operating Fund; to authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a grant agreement with the Water Research Foundation. ($24,000.00)
Attachments
- ORD 0437-2026 Financial CodingOpen ORD 0437-2026 Financial Coding
- ORD 0437-2026_Project 5383 - Columbus Water - WRF ScopeOpen ORD 0437-2026_Project 5383 - Columbus Water - WRF Scope
- ORD 0437-2026_The Water Research Foundation Ohio Sec of State 2_18_2026Open ORD 0437-2026_The Water Research Foundation Ohio Sec of State 2_18_2026
- ORD 0437-2026_OH Certificate of Good Standing 02122026Open ORD 0437-2026_OH Certificate of Good Standing 02122026
- First ReadingOrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreements for the purchase of parts, materials, supplies and services for the Division of Water, Distribution Maintenance Section; and to authorize the expenditure of $3,200,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund. ($3,200,000.00)
Attachments
- ORD 0463-2026 Financial Coding.xlsxOpen ORD 0463-2026 Financial Coding.xlsx
- ORD 0463-2026 Principal Party Info.xlsxOpen ORD 0463-2026 Principal Party Info.xlsx
- First ReadingOrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify a contract for the 2022 Utility Cut Restoration Project with Decker Construction Company for the Division of Water; and to authorize the expenditure of $750,000.00 through June 30, 2026. ($750,000.00)
Attachments
- ORD 0514-2026 Secretary of State Decker ConstructionOpen ORD 0514-2026 Secretary of State Decker Construction
- ORD 0514-2026 Financial CodingOpen ORD 0514-2026 Financial Coding
- First ReadingOrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into an indefinite quantity agreement with Homeland Language Services LLC for translation services; and to authorize the expenditure of $15,000.00 split between the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($15,000.00)
Attachments
- Ord. 0595-2026 - SOS - HOMELAND LANGUAGE SERVICES LLCOpen Ord. 0595-2026 - SOS - HOMELAND LANGUAGE SERVICES LLC
- Ord. 0595-2026 - FinancialsOpen Ord. 0595-2026 - Financials
- Ord. 0595-2026 - FULL LANGUAGE LIST Homeland Language ServicesOpen Ord. 0595-2026 - FULL LANGUAGE LIST Homeland Language Services
- Ord. 0595-2026 - Low Bidder Bid CostsOpen Ord. 0595-2026 - Low Bidder Bid Costs
- First ReadingOrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to renew an existing agreement with T&M Associates for Environmental Management System and Environmental Compliance Support Services; and to authorize the expenditure of $242,000.00 split between the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($242,000.00)
Attachments
- Ord. 0597-2026 - Ohio License VerificationOpen Ord. 0597-2026 - Ohio License Verification
- Ord. 0597-2026 - Scope Regulatory ComplianceOpen Ord. 0597-2026 - Scope Regulatory Compliance
- Ord. 0597-2026 - FinancialsOpen Ord. 0597-2026 - Financials
- Ord. 0597-2026 - SOS - T&M AssociatesOpen Ord. 0597-2026 - SOS - T&M Associates
- ConsentOrdinanceTo authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract for the option to purchase Absorbent Materials and Spill Containments with Fastenal Company and W.W. Grainger Inc. dba Grainger; and to authorize the expenditure of $2.00; and to declare an emergency. ($2.00)
Attachments
- Fastenal SOS.pdfOpen Fastenal SOS.pdf
- Grainger SOS.pdfOpen Grainger SOS.pdf
- ConsentOrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Finance and Management to renew a contract with Bomar Construction Company, Inc. to provide building maintenance and construction services for the Department of Finance and Management Fleet Management Division; to authorize the expenditure of $80,000.00 from the Fleet Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($80,000.00)
Attachments
- 0465-2026 Legislation Template.xlsxOpen 0465-2026 Legislation Template.xlsx
- 0465-2026 Bomar Construction Company Inc SOS.pdfOpen 0465-2026 Bomar Construction Company Inc SOS.pdf
- ConsentOrdinanceTo authorize the City Auditor to modify an existing agreement along with the Auditor of the State of Ohio, and Rea & Associates, Inc., for additional professional auditing services for calendar year 2025; to authorize the expenditure of up to $16,500.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($16,500.00)
Attachments
- SOS business details 2-23-2026.pdfOpen SOS business details 2-23-2026.pdf
- 1747-2025.pdfOpen 1747-2025.pdf
- 0589-2026 legislation template.xlsxOpen 0589-2026 legislation template.xlsx
- ConsentOrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into contract with the Greater Columbus Arts Council (GCAC) for the purpose of distributing 20% of the 2026 Admissions Tax proceeds from the Facility Stabilization Fund for the purpose of investment in cultural arts, sports, and performance arts venues in the greater Columbus area; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of these proceeds from the Facility Stabilization Fund estimated to be $870,000.00; and to declare an emergency. ($870,000.00)
Attachments
- SOS Greater Columbus Arts Council.pdfOpen SOS Greater Columbus Arts Council.pdf
- 0590-2026 Ord Funding Template.xlsxOpen 0590-2026 Ord Funding Template.xlsx
- ConsentOrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Development to enter into a grant agreement with The Columbus Urban League renovate existing office space and educational locations to support daily operations and programming; to authorize the expenditure of $500,000.00 from the Development Taxable Bond Fund; to authorize expenses incurred prior to purchase order execution, beginning August 1, 2025; to authorize the advancement of funds on a predetermined schedule provided in the terms of the agreement; and to declare an emergency. ($500,000.00)
Attachments
- 0551-2026 Admin Columbus Urban League SOS 2026-02-19Open 0551-2026 Admin Columbus Urban League SOS 2026-02-19
- 0551-2026 Admin Columbus Urban League Grant Bond 2026-02-19Open 0551-2026 Admin Columbus Urban League Grant Bond 2026-02-19
- Second ReadingOrdinanceTo authorize the City Attorney to file complaints in order to immediately appropriate and accept the remaining fee simple and lesser real estate necessary to timely complete the 4th Street Signals Phase 1 Project; to authorize an expenditure of $910.00; and to declare an emergency. ($910.00)
- ConsentOrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Service to establish a purchase order with the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO) for landfill use by the Division of Infrastructure Management and the Division of Traffic Management; to authorize the expenditure of $202,500.00 or so much thereof as may be needed from the Street Construction, Maintenance, and Repair Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($202,500.00)
Attachments
- ORD 0588-2026, SWACO Tipping FeesOpen ORD 0588-2026, SWACO Tipping Fees
- ConsentOrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to apply for grant funding from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Clean Ohio Trail Fund (COTF) which will be used to assist in funding construction of the Big Walnut Trail from Little Turtle to Sunbury Road in the City's Northeast Community; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
- ConsentOrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Human Resources to enter into contract with The Ohio State University, on behalf of its Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute for cancer advocacy services for the term March 1, 2026 through February 28, 2029; to authorize an appropriation of $104,000.00 from the unappropriated balance of the Employee Benefits Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of $104,000.00 or so much thereof as may be necessary for the period of March 1, 2026 through February 28, 2027 to pay the cost of said contract; and to declare an emergency. ($104,000.00)
Attachments
- 0390-2026 CancerLink Attachment.xlsxOpen 0390-2026 CancerLink Attachment.xlsx
- ConsentOrdinanceTo authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept a grant from the Toyota Motor North America, Inc. and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center in the amount of $20,000.00 for the purchase of supplies for the Buckle Up for Life Program that provides child passenger safety resources in communities; to authorize the appropriation of $20,000.00 from the unappropriated balance of the Health Department Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($20,000.00)
Attachments
- 12_FY26_BUFL_SUBAWARD_AGREEMENT_CPH_executed.pdfOpen 12_FY26_BUFL_SUBAWARD_AGREEMENT_CPH_executed.pdf
- DAX Attachement.xlsxOpen DAX Attachement.xlsx
- ConsentOrdinanceTo authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept grant funds from the Ohio Department of Health in the amount of $416,866.00 and any additional funds for the STI Prevention grant program; to authorize the appropriation of $416,866.00 and any additional funds awarded from the unappropriated balance of the Health Department Grants Fund; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer appropriations between object classes and grant numbers for the STI Prevention grant program; and to declare an emergency. ($416,866.00)
Attachments
- 0556-2026 dax attachmentOpen 0556-2026 dax attachment
- Ord. 0556-2026 ST26 Solicitation Regional FundOpen Ord. 0556-2026 ST26 Solicitation Regional Fund
- ConsentOrdinanceTo authorize the Board of Health to enter into a contract with MEE Productions Inc. for media campaign services; to authorize the expenditure from the Health Departments Grants Fund to pay the costs thereof; and to declare an emergency. ($75,000.00)
Attachments
- Ord. 0598-2026 Accounting AttachmentOpen Ord. 0598-2026 Accounting Attachment
- Business_Details (18)Open Business_Details (18)
- RFQ031969 Healthy Children and Safe Homes by 2040 Media Campaign - Executive SummaryOpen RFQ031969 Healthy Children and Safe Homes by 2040 Media Campaign - Executive Summary
- CPH Healthy Children and Safe Homes by 2040 Media Campaign - MEE Proposal - FinalOpen CPH Healthy Children and Safe Homes by 2040 Media Campaign - MEE Proposal - Final
- ConsentOrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Development to enter into a grant agreement with Southeast Inc. in an amount up to $137,930.00 to assist in the repair of their Friends of the Homeless shelter; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget to match cash and authorize the expenditure of up to $137,930.00 from the Development Taxable Bond Fund; to authorize the advancement of funds on a pre-determined schedule; to authorize the reimbursement of expenditures incurred prior to the establishment of a purchase order; and to declare an emergency. ($137,930.00)
Attachments
- 0498-2026 Housing Stability Southeast Inc SOS 2026-02-05Open 0498-2026 Housing Stability Southeast Inc SOS 2026-02-05
- 0498-2026 Housing Stability Southeast Inc Grant Bond 2026-02-05Open 0498-2026 Housing Stability Southeast Inc Grant Bond 2026-02-05
- ConsentOrdinanceTo authorize the appropriation of the 2025 HOPWA entitlement grant funds in an amount up to $2,584,130.00; to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a Subaward Not-for Profit Service Contract with Faith Mission, Inc. in an amount up to $879,443.00; to authorize the expenditure in an amount up to $879,443.00 utilizing the 2023, 2024, and 2025 Housing Opportunities for People with Aids (HOPWA) entitlement grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; to authorize the payment of eligible expenditures prior to the issue of the purchase order beginning January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026; and declare an emergency. ($879,443.00)
Attachments
- 0529-2026 HOPWA Faith Mission 2026 2026-02-05Open 0529-2026 HOPWA Faith Mission 2026 2026-02-05
- 0529-2026 HOPWA Faith Mission 2026 SOS 2026-02-05Open 0529-2026 HOPWA Faith Mission 2026 SOS 2026-02-05
- ConsentOrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a Subaward Not-for Profit Service Contract with Licking County Coalition for Housing in an amount up to $325,070.00; to authorize the expenditure in an amount up to $325,070.00 utilizing the 2023, 2024, and 2025 Housing Opportunities for People with Aids (HOPWA) entitlement grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; to authorize the payment of eligible expenditures prior to the issue of the purchase order beginning January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026; and declare an emergency. ($325,070.00)
Attachments
- 0544-2026 HOPWA LCCH 2026 2026-02-05Open 0544-2026 HOPWA LCCH 2026 2026-02-05
- 0544-2026 HOPWA LCCH 2026 SOS 2026-02-05Open 0544-2026 HOPWA LCCH 2026 SOS 2026-02-05
- ConsentOrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify the contract with Williams Forestry & Associates, LLC for the Reservoir Restoration Project; to authorize the expenditure of $600,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($600,000.00)
Attachments
- ORD 0509-2026 - Financial CodingOpen ORD 0509-2026 - Financial Coding
- ORD 0509-2026 SOS Williams ForestryOpen ORD 0509-2026 SOS Williams Forestry
- ConsentAppointmentAppointment of Dr. Jacqueline Yurkoski, 981 McCallister Avenue, Columbus, OH 43205, to serve on the Near East Area Commission, with a new term start date of January 1, 2026 and an expiration date of December 31, 2028 (resume attached).
Attachments
- JYurkoski-NEAC2026AOpen JYurkoski-NEAC2026A
- JYurkoski-NEAC2026BOpen JYurkoski-NEAC2026B
- ConsentAppointmentAppointment of Siobhan Thompson, 566 Lindwood Avenue, Columbus, OH 43205, to serve on the Near East Area Commission, replacing Robert Leis, with a new term start date of January 1, 2026 and an expiration date of December 31, 2028 (resume attached).
Attachments
- SThompson-NEAC2026AOpen SThompson-NEAC2026A
- SThompson-NEAC2026BOpen SThompson-NEAC2026B
- ConsentAppointmentAppointment of LaWon Sellers, to serve on the University Area Commission, with a new term start date of January 1, 2026 and an expiration date of December 31, 2028 (resume attached).
Attachments
- LSellers-UAC2026AOpen LSellers-UAC2026A
- LSellers-UAC2026BOpen LSellers-UAC2026B
- ConsentAppointmentAppointment of Sabrina Durso, to serve on the University Area Commission, replacing Jorge Clavo Abbass, with a new term start date of January 1, 2026 and an expiration date of December 31, 2028 (resume attached).
Attachments
- SDurso-UAC2026AOpen SDurso-UAC2026A
- SDurso-UAC2026BOpen SDurso-UAC2026B
- ConsentAppointmentAppointment of Kurt Hummel, 639 Wilson Avenue, Columbus, OH 43205, to serve on the Livingston Avenue Area Commission, with a new term start date of January 1, 2026 and an expiration date of December 31, 2028 (resume attached).
Attachments
- KHummel-LAVAC2026AOpen KHummel-LAVAC2026A
- KHummel-LAVAC2026BOpen KHummel-LAVAC2026B
- ConsentAppointmentAppointment of David Landreman, 716 Wilson Avenue, Columbus, OH 43205, to serve on the Livingston Avenue Area Commission, replacing Shannon Birk, with a new term start date of January 1, 2026 and an expiration date of December 31, 2028 (resume attached).
Attachments
- DLandreman-LAVAC2026AOpen DLandreman-LAVAC2026A
- DLandreman-LAVAC2026BOpen DLandreman-LAVAC2026B
- ConsentAppointmentAppointment of Christopher Thompson, 664 Oakwood Avenue, Columbus, OH 43205, to serve on the Livingston Avenue Area Commission, replacing Andrew VerHage, with a new term start date of January 1, 2026 and an expiration date of December 31, 2028 (resume attached).
Attachments
- CThompson-LAVAC2026AOpen CThompson-LAVAC2026A
- CThompson-LAVAC2026BOpen CThompson-LAVAC2026B
- ConsentAppointmentAppointment of Jesús A. Valencia, 2322 Summit Ave., Columbus, OH 43202 to serve on the Commission on Immigrant and Refugee Affairs with a new term beginning on April 7, 2025 and expiring on April 7, 2027 (resume attached).
Attachments
- Valencia,Jesus_Resume.pdfOpen Valencia,Jesus_Resume.pdf
- ConsentAppointmentReappointment of Steve Papineau, President, Shelby Management, 1454 Neil Avenue, Columbus, OH 43212, to serve on the Grandview Crossing Community Authority Board of Trustees as a citizen member, with a term expiration date of March 31, 2027, but shall continue to hold over into one or more subsequent terms until a new citizen member is duly appointed to serve for the remainder of such term or until death, resignation, or removal for cause as determined by this Council. (resume attached).
Attachments
- Stephen Papineau Profile 2026-02-25Open Stephen Papineau Profile 2026-02-25
- ConsentAppointmentReappointment of Rob Vogt, Partner, Vogt Strategic Insights, 350 E. 1st Avenue, Suite 100, Columbus, OH 43201, to serve on the Grandview Crossing Community Authority Board of Trustees as a citizen member, with a term expiration date of March 31, 2028, but shall continue to hold over into one or more subsequent terms until a new citizen member is duly appointed to serve for the remainder of such term or until death, resignation, or removal for cause as determined by this Council. (resume attached).
Attachments
- Rob Vogt Profile 2026-02-25Open Rob Vogt Profile 2026-02-25
- ConsentAppointmentAppointment of Stephen Brooks, President, Physicians First Leasing LLC, 3400 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, OH 43202, to serve on the Grandview Crossing Community Authority Board of Trustees as a citizen member, with a term expiration date of March 31, 2027, but shall continue to hold over into one or more subsequent terms until a new citizen member is duly appointed to serve for the remainder of such term or until death, resignation, or removal for cause as determined by this Council. (resume attached).
Attachments
- Stephen Brooks Profile 2026-02-25Open Stephen Brooks Profile 2026-02-25
- ConsentAppointmentAppointment of Mark Lundine, Economic Development Administrator, City of Coumbus, 111 N. Front Street, 8th Floor, Columbus, OH 43215, to serve on the Grandview Crossing Community Authority Board of Trustees as a local government representative member, with a term expiration date of March 31, 2028, but shall continue to hold over into one or more subsequent terms until a new citizen member is duly appointed to serve for the remainder of such term or until death, resignation, or removal for cause as determined by this Council. (resume attached).
Attachments
- Mark Lundine Profile 2026-02-25Open Mark Lundine Profile 2026-02-25
- Second ReadingOrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to establish various purchase orders and to associate all general budget reservations resulting from this ordinance with previously established Universal Term Contract for fuel and fueling 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 $2,000,000.00 from the Fleet Management Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($2,000,000.00)
Attachments
- 0318-2026 Legislation Template.xlsxOpen 0318-2026 Legislation Template.xlsx
- Second ReadingOrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into contract with the Greater Columbus Arts Council, Inc. for the purpose of distributing 2026 Admissions Tax proceeds to provide funding for grants to artists and arts organizations that serve as the foundation for the city’s profile as a vibrant, inclusive city; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of proceeds from the Creation, Innovation and Inclusion Fund anticipated to be $11,050,000.00; and to declare an emergency. ($11,050,000.00)
Attachments
- SOS Greater Columbus Arts Council.pdfOpen SOS Greater Columbus Arts Council.pdf
- 0587-2026 funding Template.xlsxOpen 0587-2026 funding Template.xlsx
- Second ReadingOrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into contract with the Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority (FCCFA) for the purpose of distributing 2026 Admissions Tax proceeds from the Facility Stabilization Fund for the purpose of infrastructure investment in Nationwide Arena; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of an estimated $3,475,000.00 from the Facility Stabilization Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($3,475,000.00)
Attachments
- 0591-2026 ord funding Template.xlsxOpen 0591-2026 ord funding Template.xlsx
- SOS Greater Cols Conv Ctr.pdfOpen SOS Greater Cols Conv Ctr.pdf
- Second ReadingOrdinanceTo amend the 2025 Capital Improvement budget; to authorize the transfer of funds within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with Kokosing Construction Company, Inc. for the Resurfacing - 2025 Project 2 project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $8,074,002.35 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund and the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund for the project; and to declare an emergency. ($8,074,002.35)
Attachments
- 0431-2026 Project MapsOpen 0431-2026 Project Maps
- 0431-2026 Subcontractor TableOpen 0431-2026 Subcontractor Table
- SoS kokosingOpen SoS kokosing
- 0431-2026 Accounting TemplateOpen 0431-2026 Accounting Template
- Acct Temp 0431-2026Open Acct Temp 0431-2026
- Second ReadingOrdinanceTo authorize the Finance and Management Director to associate all general budget reservations resulting from this ordinance and to establish purchase orders and contracts with multiple vendors for the purchase of various traffic management and control commodities for the Department of Public Service; to authorize the expenditure of $100,000.00 or more in a fiscal year against universal term contracts; to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,900,000.00 from the Street Construction, Maintenance, and Repair Fund for the purchase of various traffic management and control commodities; to authorize the expenditure of up to $300,000.00 from the Municipal Motor Vehicle Tax Fund for the purchase of various traffic management and control commodities; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code Chapter 329 with respect to the usage of certain cooperative purchasing contracts for the purpose of purchasing various traffic management and control commodities; and to declare an emergency. ($2,200,000.00)
Attachments
- ORD 0487-2026 Traffic Commodities DraftOpen ORD 0487-2026 Traffic Commodities Draft
- SOS certs. allOpen SOS certs. all
- Bid Waiver Form 0487-2026Open Bid Waiver Form 0487-2026
- Second ReadingOrdinanceTo authorize the City Auditor to appropriate unappropriated funds from G342000 in the amount of $661,724.00 and transfer $1,421,087.55 from the General Government Grant Fund project G342000 to the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,421,087.55)
Attachments
- G342000 TransferOpen G342000 Transfer
- Second ReadingOrdinanceTo authorize and direct the City Auditor to transfer $1,518,445.00 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 purchase orders to Farber Specialty Vehicles for the purchase of an EOD Emergency Response Vehicle; to authorize the expenditure of $1,518,445.00 from the Safety Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,518,445.00)
Attachments
- 0447-2026 CFD CodingOpen 0447-2026 CFD Coding
- Farber Specialty Vehicles Inc - SOSOpen Farber Specialty Vehicles Inc - SOS
- Waiver Form - EODOpen Waiver Form - EOD
- Second ReadingOrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a Subaward Not-for Profit Service Contract with Equitas Health, Inc. in an amount up to $1,054,650.00; to authorize the expenditure in an amount up to $1,054,650.00 utilizing the 2023, 2024, and 2025 Housing Opportunities for People with Aids (HOPWA) entitlement grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; to authorize the payment of eligible expenditures prior to the issue of the purchase order beginning January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026; and declare an emergency. ($1,054,650.00)
Attachments
- 0534-2026 HOPWA Equitas 2026 SOS 2026-02-05Open 0534-2026 HOPWA Equitas 2026 SOS 2026-02-05
- 0534-2026 HOPWA Equitas 2026 2026-02-05Open 0534-2026 HOPWA Equitas 2026 2026-02-05
- ConsentOrdinanceTo authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to sell to Firefighter Allison Meade, for the sum of $1.00, an Accelerant Detection canine with the registered name "Doc Holiday", which has no further value to the Division of Fire; and to waive the provisions of the Columbus City Codes, Sale of City-Owned Personal Property. ($1.00)
- ConsentOrdinanceTo amend Ordinance No. 1797-2025, passed by Columbus City Council on July 14, 2025, to change the scope of the project and revise the amount of the authorized grant to $1,000,000.00; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer funds within the Development Taxable Bond Fund; to authorize the additional expenditure of up to $500,000.00 from the Development Taxable Bond Fund; and to allow expenses incurred prior to the creation of the purchase order. ($500,000.00)
Attachments
- 0434-2026 Housing Stability Refuge Ord. 1797-2025 Amendment Bond 2026-02-05Open 0434-2026 Housing Stability Refuge Ord. 1797-2025 Amendment Bond 2026-02-05
- 0434-2026 Housing Stability Refuge SOS 2026-02-05Open 0434-2026 Housing Stability Refuge SOS 2026-02-05
- Second ReadingOrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreements for the purchase of parts, materials, supplies and services for the Division of Water Reclamation, Southerly Water Reclamation Plant; and to authorize the expenditure of $3,205,500.00 from the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund. ($3,205,500.00)
Attachments
- Ord. 0172-2026 - Financial CodingOpen Ord. 0172-2026 - Financial Coding
- Ord. 0172-2026 - Principal Party InformationOpen Ord. 0172-2026 - Principal Party Information
- ConsentOrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew the sole source contract with K.N.S. Services, Inc., for the Columbus Water & Power New Headquarters Security Improvements Project, Phase 2; and to authorize the expenditure of $239,611.10 split between the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($239,611.10)
Attachments
- Ord. 0278-2026 - Sole Source FormOpen Ord. 0278-2026 - Sole Source Form
- Ord. 0278-2026 - SOS KNSOpen Ord. 0278-2026 - SOS KNS
- Ord. 0278-2026 - Sole Source LetterOpen Ord. 0278-2026 - Sole Source Letter
- Ord. 0278-2026 - ScopeOpen Ord. 0278-2026 - Scope
- Ord. 0278-2026 - FinancialsOpen Ord. 0278-2026 - Financials
- ConsentOrdinanceTo authorize the director of the Department of Public Utilities to execute those document(s) necessary to release all the City’s sanitary easement rights described and recorded in Instrument Number 201509300138243 and a portion of the City’s sanitary easement rights described and recorded in Instrument Number 201509300138244, Recorder’s Office, Franklin County, Ohio. ($0.00)
Attachments
- Exhibit A 0.016 Ac SAN Ease - description - full vacationOpen Exhibit A 0.016 Ac SAN Ease - description - full vacation
- Exhibit A 0.016 Ac SAN Ease - exhibit - full vacationOpen Exhibit A 0.016 Ac SAN Ease - exhibit - full vacation
- Exhibit A 0.217 & 0.077 Ac SAN Ease - exhibit - partial vacationOpen Exhibit A 0.217 & 0.077 Ac SAN Ease - exhibit - partial vacation
- Exhibit A 0.217 Ac SAN Ease - description - partial vacationOpen Exhibit A 0.217 Ac SAN Ease - description - partial vacation
- Exhibit A0.077 Ac SAN Ease - description - partial vacationOpen Exhibit A0.077 Ac SAN Ease - description - partial vacation
- Second ReadingOrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a services contract with Synagro Central, LLC for the Hap Cremean Water Plant Residuals Removal - Lagoon 2 project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $2,905,749.00 from the Water Operating Fund. ($2,905,749.00)
Attachments
- ORD 0391-2026 UtilizationOpen ORD 0391-2026 Utilization
- ORD 0391-2026 Sec of StateOpen ORD 0391-2026 Sec of State
- ORD 0391-2026 Accounting Template.xlsxOpen ORD 0391-2026 Accounting Template.xlsx
- Second ReadingOrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with BLD Services, LLC, for the 2025 Annual Lining Contract project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds within the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Sanitary Bond Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for this project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $11,111,848.45 from the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund and the Sanitary Bond Fund to pay for the project. ($11,111,848.45)
Attachments
- ORD 0422-2026 Utilization form 2A-1Open ORD 0422-2026 Utilization form 2A-1
- ORD 0422-2026 Accounting TemplateOpen ORD 0422-2026 Accounting Template
- ORD 0422-2026 SOS BLD Services, LLCOpen ORD 0422-2026 SOS BLD Services, LLC
- Second ReadingOrdinanceTo authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract modification for Professional Engineering Services for the Home Road Water Plant with Hazen and Sawyer; to appropriate funds within the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account 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 $57,500,000.00 from the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund. ($57,500,000.00)
Attachments
- ORD 0429-2026 Schedule 2A-1 Subcontractor UtilizationOpen ORD 0429-2026 Schedule 2A-1 Subcontractor Utilization
- ORD 0429-2026 Accounting TemplateOpen ORD 0429-2026 Accounting Template
- ORD 0429-2026 Sec of State HazenOpen ORD 0429-2026 Sec of State Hazen
- Second ReadingOrdinanceTo 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 2023-2025 contract; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation of funds in the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon the approval of a loan from the Ohio Water Development Authority; and to expend up to $1,483,646.04 from the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund. ($1,483,646.04)
Attachments
- ORD 0441-2026 Sec of StateOpen ORD 0441-2026 Sec of State
- ORD 0441-2026 Accounting TemplateOpen ORD 0441-2026 Accounting Template
- ORD 0441-2026 Utilization form 2A-1Open ORD 0441-2026 Utilization form 2A-1
- Second ReadingOrdinanceTo authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify the contract with RCC Global, LLC for the Customer Information System and Integrated Systems Upgrade Project; and to authorize the expenditure of $5,945,675.50 split between the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($5,945,675.50)
Attachments
- Ord. 0471-2026 - ScopeOpen Ord. 0471-2026 - Scope
- Ord. 0471-2026 - SOS Business DetailsOpen Ord. 0471-2026 - SOS Business Details
- Ord. 0471-2026 - FinancialsOpen Ord. 0471-2026 - Financials
- Ord. 0471-2026 - Additional InformationOpen Ord. 0471-2026 - Additional Information
- In CouncilCommunicationTHE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2026 New Type: D-1 To: RH F&B OHIO LLC RESTORATION HARDWARE 4120 Worth Ave Columbus, OH 43219 Permit #: 07138045-1 New Type: D-1, D-2, C-2, C-1 To: Jacks Food and Beverage Inc YES SUSHI 2016 N High St Columbus, OH 43201 Permit #: 10010448-1 Transfer Type: C-1, C-2 To: Giant Kentucky Holdings, LLC 3898 Alum Creek Drive 3898 Alum Creek Drive Columbus, OH 43207 From: THORNTONS LLC THORNTONS LLC 3898 Alum Crk Dr Columbus, OH 43207 Permit #: 10012125-4 Transfer Type: C-2, C-1 To: Giant Kentucky Holdings, LLC Giant Kentucky Holdings/1771 Norton Road 1771 Norton Road Columbus, OH 43119 From: THORNTONS LLC THORNTONS LLC 1771 Norton Road Columbus, OH 43119 Permit #: 10012125-2 Transfer Type: C-2, C-1 To: Giant Kentucky Holdings, LLC Giant Kentucky Holdings 2333 N Wilson Road Columbus, OH 43228 From: THORNTONS LLC THORNTONS LLC 2333 N Wilson Road Columbus, OH 43228 Permit #: 10012125-5 Transfer Type: C-2, C-1 To: Giant Kentucky Holdings, LLC Giant Kentucky Holdings 4990 W BROAD ST Columbus, OH 43228 From: THORNTONS LLC THORNTONS LLC 4990 W BROAD ST Columbus, OH 43228 Permit #: 10012125-3 Transfer Type: C-1, C-2 To: Giant Kentucky Holdings, LLC 4600 Winchester Pike 4600 Winchester Pike Columbus, OH 43232 From: THORNTONS LLC THORNTONS LLC 4600 Winchester Pike Columbus, OH 43232 Permit #: 10012125-1 Transfer Type: C-1, C-2 To: Dhiramm LLC DHIRAMM 2727 South High Street Columbus, OH 43207 From: AMARVARSO LLC AMARVARSO LLC 2727 S High St Columbus, OH 43207 Permit #: 10013728-1 Advertise Date: 3/14/2026 Agenda Date: 3/9/2026 Return Date: 3/19/2026
- In CouncilCeremonial ResolutionTo Recognize Emmily R. as the 2026 Youth of the Year of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Ohio
- ConsentOrdinanceTo amend ordinance 3230-2025 to accommodate upfront payment distribution, and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
- In CouncilCeremonial ResolutionTo Honor and Recognize the Heroism of East High School Coach Mike Bell.
- Second ReadingOrdinanceTo establish a new authorized strength ordinance for various divisions in the City of Columbus to be consistent with the adopted 2026 budget; to repeal ordinance 1283-2025; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
Attachments
- 0086-2026previousstrength.xlsxOpen 0086-2026previousstrength.xlsx
- 0086-2026_currentstrength.xlsxOpen 0086-2026_currentstrength.xlsx
- ConsentCeremonial ResolutionTo Celebrate the Irish Heritage and Contributions of Officer Seth C. Browning to the city of Columbus, on Irish Proclamation Day, 2026.
- ConsentCeremonial ResolutionTo Celebrate the Irish heritage and Contributions of Paramedic Sean Malone to the City of Columbus, on Irish Proclamation Day, 2026.
- Second ReadingOrdinanceTo amend ordinance 2938-2025; to establish appropriations within the Cannabis Host Community Special Revenue Fund; to transfer appropriations between the Departments of Neighborhoods, Recreation and Parks, and the Offices of Education and Violence Prevention; to transfer cash within subfunds of the general fund; and to declare an emergency. ($14,302,819.00)
Attachments
- 0731-2026Open 0731-2026
- AMENDED ORD 2938-2025 GF Appropriations 2026Open AMENDED ORD 2938-2025 GF Appropriations 2026
- ConsentOrdinanceTo authorize the Executive Director of CelebrateOne to accept a grant from Franklin County Department of Job and Family Services expenses to cover program costs, teen reproductive health education, and a crib distribution program led by Columbus Public Health Department; to authorize the appropriation $799,999.30 within the General Government Grants Fund; to authorize the expenditure of an amount up to $70,000.00 by Columbus Public Health to purchase cribs through Cribs for Kids; to authorize not for profit service contracts and expenditures with Nationwide Children’s Hospital for an amount up to $250,000.00 and Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio for an amount up to $80,000.00; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer appropriations between object classes; to authorize reimbursement of expenses incurred prior to the signing of the contract and passage of this legislation from an after April 1, 2025; and to declare an emergency. ($799,999.30)
Attachments
- 2097-2025 Funding TemplateOpen 2097-2025 Funding Template
- Nationwide SOSOpen Nationwide SOS
- Crisbs for Kids SOSOpen Crisbs for Kids SOS
- Planned Parenthood SOSOpen Planned Parenthood SOS