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  1. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Office of Construction Management, to modify and increase the architectural / engineering services agreement with BBCO Design LLC; for the 2026 Data Center West Facility Upgrades project; and to authorize an expenditure up to $154,660.00 within the Information Services Capital Projects Fund. ($154,660.00)

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  2. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to modify and extend four (4) Universal Term Contracts for the option to purchase Water Meters, Yokes, Meter Setters and Appurtenances with Badger Meter, Inc., Core & Main LP; Master Meter, Inc.; and Neptune Technology Group Inc. ($0.00)

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  3. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a contract modification with True Inspection Services, LLC for the Roadway - Materials Testing and Inspection 2025-1 project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $500,000.00 from the Private Construction Inspection Fund and the Construction Inspection Fund to pay for the contract. ($500,000.00)

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  4. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Human Resources Department to enter into a contract with Vision Service Plan and to provide all eligible employees vision services and eligible terminated participants with COBRA coverage from January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2030; to authorize the expenditure of $1,520,000.00 from the Employee Benefits Fund, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the costs of said contract. ($1,520,000.00)

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  5. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Human Resources Department to enter into a contract with Metropolitan Life Insurance Co and to provide all eligible employees short-term disability services and life insurance coverage from January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2029; to authorize the expenditure of $6,105,000.00 from the Employee Benefits Fund, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the costs of said contract. ($6,105,000.00)

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  6. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Human Resources Department to enter into a contract with Delta Dental Plan of Ohio, Inc. and to provide all eligible employees and eligible terminated participants with COBRA, dental insurance services from January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2030; to authorize the expenditure of $8,650,000.00 from the Employee Benefits Fund, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the costs of said contract. ($8,650,000.00)

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  7. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Human Resources to enter into a contract with the Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company and to provide all runout claims and administrative fees for the short term disability program from January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2027; to authorize the expenditure of $225,000.00 from the Employee Benefits Fund, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the costs of said contract; and to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Codes. ($225,000.00)

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  8. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the City Attorney, on behalf of the Director of Columbus Water and Power, to enter into a settlement agreement with Heiberger Paving, Inc. for asphalt sealcoating, crack filling, & patch and repair work period and related terms involving pervious pavement located at 7714 Sunbury Road. ($0.00)

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  9. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Building and Zoning Services to enter into contract with Touchstone IQ LLC for software licensing, maintenance, and technical services in accordance with the provisions of sole source procurement of Columbus City Codes; and to authorize an expenditure from the Development Services Fund. ($55,740.00)

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  10. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Columbus Water and Power to enter into a contract modification with Evans Mechwart Hambleton & Tilton Incorporated for the Construction Administration/Construction Inspection Services 2026-2028 contract; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $1,111,905.04 from the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund and the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Loan Fund for the contract; and to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving loans for the project. ($1,111,905.04)

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  11. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Columbus Water and Power to enter into a construction contract with Danbert, Inc. for the Blueprint Kent/Fairwood Storm Sewers: Gault Street Waterline Improvements; and Driving Park Improvements projects; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $10,133,185.42 from the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund and the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Loan Fund and to authorize the transfer of $62,629.03 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $62,629.03 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund for the contract; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving loans for the project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $2,000.00 from the Sanitary Bond Fund to pay for prevailing wage services. ($10,135,185.42)

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  12. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Columbus Water and Power to modify a contract for the 2026 Utility Cut Restoration Project with Decker Construction Company for the Division of Water; and to authorize the expenditure of $650,000.00 through March 31, 2027. ($650,000.00)

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  13. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Columbus Water & Power to modify and increase the contract with Ascension Construction Solutions, LLC for the Jackson Pike Water Reclamation Plant Screening Improvements project; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for this project; to appropriate funds within the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $1,964,818.35 from the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund to pay for the project.($1,964,818.35)

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  14. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Columbus Water & Power to enter into a construction contract with Kenmore Construction Co., Inc. for the Jackson Pike Water Reclamation Plant Screening Improvements project; to authorize the appropriate and expenditure of $15,910,000.00 within the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund to pay for the contract; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for this project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $2,000.00 from the Sanitary Bond Fund to pay the Department of Public Service for prevailing wage services. ($15,912,000.00)

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  15. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Columbus Water and Power to renew and modify a contract with Roberts Service Group, Inc. for Electric Power Systems Maintenance Services to Columbus Water and Power to increase the amount on the contract and to exercise the second renewal option to extend the term of the contract for an additional year; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $648,000.00 from the Sewer Operating Fund and the Water Operating Fund. ($648,000.00)

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  16. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Columbus Water and Power to enter into a contract modification and renewal with Suburban Sales & Services, L.P. for Offsite Biosolids Anaerobic Digestion; and to authorize the expenditure if $1,000,000.00 from the Sewer Operating Fund. ($1,000,000.00)

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  17. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Columbus Water & Power to modify an existing agreement with Go Sustainable Energy, LLC. for services related to the Climate Action Plan and associated Comprehensive Energy Management Plan; and to authorize the expenditure of $115,000.00 split between the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($115,000.00)

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  18. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Office of Construction Management, to modify and increase the architectural / engineering services agreement with PRIME AE Group, Inc.; for the Roof Restorations and Replacements Phase 2 (2024) project; to authorize an expenditure up to $192,883.00 within the Construction Management Capital Improvement Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($192,883.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  19. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Finance and Management Director to modify past, present and future contracts and purchase orders from Eco Solution Distributing LLC to Kodiak Wyoming Marketing LLC; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  20. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To set forth a statement of municipal services and zoning conditions to be provided to the area contained in a proposed annexation (AN26-017) of 5.8± Acres in Franklin Township to the city of Columbus as required by the Ohio Revised Code and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  21. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Development to enter into a capital contribution grant agreement with the Buckeye Ranch Inc.; to provide funding for facility upgrades/renovations; to authorize the expenditure in an amount up to $500,000.00 within the Development Taxable Bond Fund; to advance funding per predetermined schedule; and to declare an emergency. ($500,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  22. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Development to execute a Lease Agreement with Bongobondu, LLC, and terminate the Lease Agreement with Cleveland Ave Subs, LLC, for retail space at 1418 Cleveland Avenue; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  23. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to enter into a grant agreement with the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission in support of the 2026 New Sponsor Rate for the Central Ohio Greenways program; to authorize the transfer of appropriation within the Mobility Enterprise Operating Fund; to authorize an expenditure of $40,000.00 from the Mobility Enterprise Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($40,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  24. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into contracts with BEC Enterprises LLC for the purchase of (1) Slide-In Tack Tank; to authorize the expenditure of up to $55,590.16 from the Municipal Motor Vehicle Tax Fund and $17,960.84 from the Streets & Highways Bond Fund to purchase the equipment; and to declare an emergency. ($73,551.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  25. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Board of Health to enter into a contract with Tape Central, Inc DBA Central Ohio Audio Video for audiovisual, unified communications, and broadcast systems upgrade services; to authorize the expenditure from the Health Departments Grants Fund to pay the costs thereof; and to declare an emergency. ($140,626.85)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  26. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize and direct the Administrative and Presiding Judge of the Franklin County Municipal Court to modify a contract with OBLIC; to authorize the expenditure of up to $2,053.00 to provide professional liability insurance for magistrates and staff attorneys, and to declare an emergency. ($2,053.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  27. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To 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 up to $150,000.00 from the Street Construction, Maintenance, and Repair 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. ($150,000.00)

    A motion was made by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  28. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to modify an existing contract with Marker Construction, LLC for the Marion Franklin Pool Replacement Project; to authorize the transfer of $1,009,727.00 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2025 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the expenditure of $1,009,727.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,009,727.00)

    A motion was made by Nancy Day-Achauer, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  29. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Columbus Water and Power to enter into contract with Agilent Technologies Inc. for a Laboratory Gas Chromatograph Instrument for the Division of Water; to authorize the expenditure of $85,027.66 from within the Water Operating Fund; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes; and to declare an emergency. ($85,027.66)

    A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Tiara Ross, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  30. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract for the option to purchase Kennedy Hydrants & Hydrant Parts with RSA Manufacturing LLC; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00; to waive the competitive biddings provisions of the Columbus City Codes; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00)

    A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  31. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To appropriate $1,500,000.00 within the Storm Sewer Operating Fund and $2,000,000.00 within the Electricity Operating Fund; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer $3,664,221.00 between object classes within the Water Operating Fund and $6,602,770.00 between object classes within the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund; and to declare and emergency. ($10,266,991.00)

    A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Tiara Ross, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  32. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the City Clerk to enter into an advance payment grant agreement with Help and Hope Community Center in support of the Youth Empowered initiative which serves marginalized youth and young adults; and to authorize an expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund. ($20,000.00 $30,000.00)

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer, that this Ordinance be Amended as submitted to the Clerk. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  33. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the City Clerk to enter into an advanced payment grant agreement with Columbus Metropolitan Club, Inc. in support of their strategic initiative “CMC Next” to expand civic engagement, strengthen community connections, and make public dialogue more accessible to residents throughout Columbus; to authorize a transfer between object classes in the General Fund; to authorize an expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to authorize an expenditure within the General Fund. ($23,000.00)

    A motion was made by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, seconded by Tiara Ross, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  34. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to enter an agreement with Dell Marketing LP, utilizing a State of Ohio State Term Schedule contract for Microsoft Enterprise software licensing and professional services; to appropriate $3,932,230.79 from the unappropriated balance of the General Fund Income Tax Set-Aside subfund to the Department of Technology; to authorize the expenditure of $143,226.07 from the Municipal Court Judges General Fund, and to authorize the expenditure of $3,932,230.79 from the General Fund Income Tax Set-Aside subfund. ($4,075,456.86)

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  35. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to enter a contract with Dell Marketing L.P. utilizing State Term Contract for the purchase of Microsoft Enterprise Unified Support services; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Codes; and to authorize the expenditure of $498,222.49 from the Department of Technology Information Services Operating Fund. ($498,222.49)

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  36. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Office of Construction Management, to modify and increase the architectural / engineering services agreement with TechSite; for the IT Data Center Facility project; and to authorize an expenditure up to $245,850.00 within the Information Services Capital Projects Fund. ($245,850.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  37. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a grant agreement with Rev1 Ventures, a not-for-profit entity, for the purpose of administering the Entrepreneurial Signature Program; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure in an amount up to $250,000.00 within the Neighborhood Economic Development fund, and to authorize the advancement of funding on a predetermined schedule. ($250,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  38. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Patrol Bicycles with Volcanic Partners LLC; and to authorize the expenditure of $1.00. ($1.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  39. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology, on behalf of the Department of Human Resources, to enter into a contract with iReportSource, Inc., for technical support, maintenance, and hosting of the iReport software system with the option to renew for four (4) 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. ($115,185.00)

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  40. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a grant agreement with One Columbus in an amount up to $1,000,000.00 to provide support for economic development activities associated with business attraction, expansion, and retention as well as other activities related to the City of Columbus’ continued interest in workforce development, marketing, and entrepreneurship; to authorized the appropriation in an amount up to $1,000,000.00 within the Neighborhood Economic Development fund; to authorize the expenditure of $1,000,000.00 within the Neighborhood Economic Development Fund and; and to authorize the advancement of funds to the agency on a predetermined schedule. ($1,000,000.00)

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  41. Consent
    Resolution

    To declare the City’s necessity and intent to appropriate and accept certain fee simple title and/or lesser real estate in order to complete the Intersection Improvements- Refugee at Hines Road project. ($0.00)
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  42. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the transfer of funds within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to enter into contract with CHA Consulting Inc. for the Intersection - Kimberly Pk N at Kimberly Pk E project; and to authorize the expenditure of $300,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund to pay for contract. ($300,000.00)

    A motion was made by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  43. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents necessary to release the easement over property owned at 295 Fairlawn Drive to allow for the property to clear title so the site can be redeveloped. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  44. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Board of Health to extend the Public Health Lead Investigations program from the Ohio Department of Health on an indefinite basis, subject to the formal renewal of the underlying agreement every 2 years between Columbus Public Health and the Ohio Department of Health; to authorize the acceptance of any additional funds for the Public Health Lead Investigations program; to authorize the appropriation of any additional funds from the unappropriated balance of the Health Departments Grants Fund; and to the authorize the City Auditor to transfer appropriations between object classes for the Public Health Lead Investigations program. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  45. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize and direct the City Auditor to transfer $296,434.16 within various projects of the Safety Voted Bond Fund; in accordance with sole source procurement provisions of Columbus City Code; to authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract with and issue a purchase order to Stryker Sales, LLC for the purchase of Stryker Ambulance Power Load Cots; and to authorize the expenditure of $296,434.16 from the Safety Voted Bond Fund. ($296,434.16)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  46. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize an appropriation of $175,000.00 from the unappropriated balance of the Municipal Court Clerk Computer Fund; to authorize the Municipal Court Clerk to modify the existing contract in the amount of $175,000.00 with Mission Critical Partners, LLC for the provision of implementation and consulting services; to authorize an expenditure up to $175,000.00 from the Computer Fund; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer $175,000.00 within the Computer Fund. ($175,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  47. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Safety to enter into an agreement with the Ohio Traffic Safety Office, State of Ohio, to participate in the Impaired Driving Enforcement Program - FFY27; to authorize an appropriation of $78,736.16 from the unappropriated balance of the General Government Grant Fund to the Division of Police to cover the costs associated with this project. ($78,736.16)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  48. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Safety to enter into an agreement with the Ohio Traffic Safety Office, State of Ohio, to participate in the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program - FFY27; to authorize an appropriation of $81,109.46 from the unappropriated balance of the General Government Grant Fund to the Division of Police to cover the costs associated with this project. ($81,109.46)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  49. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a Housing Development Agreement (HDA) with Columbus Housing Partnership Inc., for the George’s Creek apartment community. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  50. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a Housing Development Agreement (HDA) with Columbus Housing Partnership Inc., for the Pheasant Run apartment community. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  51. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Columbus Water & Power to modify an existing agreement with Burgess & Niple, Inc. for the Asset Management Program Development services; and to authorize the expenditure of $720,723.86 split between the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($720,723.86)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  52. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Columbus Water and Power to enter into a contract, in accordance with sole source provisions of City Code, with ADS Environmental Services LLC. for the purchase of PRISM cloud-based data management software for the Division of Water Reclamation; and to authorize the expenditure of $49,000.00 from the Sewer Operating Sanitary Fund. ($49,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  53. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreements for the purchase of parts, materials, and supplies for the Division of Water, Distribution Maintenance Section; and to authorize the expenditure of $630,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund. ($630,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  54. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Columbus Water and Power to enter into a contract with Cornerstone Maintenance Services, Ltd. for Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning maintenance services at various Columbus Water and Power facilities; and to authorize the expenditure of $400,000.00 from the Sewer Operating Sanitary Fund and $10,000.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund. ($410,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  55. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Columbus Water and Power to establish a contract with Somersault General Contractors for hydrant painting services; to authorize the expenditure of up to $150,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund. ($150,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  56. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Columbus Water and Power to enter into a professional engineering services contract with Brown and Caldwell. for the Sludge Line Improvements project; to authorize the appropriation of funds within the Water Supply Revolving Loan 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 $1,322,800.00 from the Water Supply Revolving Loan Fund for the contract. ($1,322,800.00)

    A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  57. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Columbus Water & Power to modify and increase the contract with Ascension Construction Solutions, LLC for the Jackson Pike Water Reclamation Plant Power System Upgrades and Safety Improvements project; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for this project; to appropriate funds within the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $1,394,071.18 from the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund to pay for the project. ($1,394,071.18)

    A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  58. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreements for the purchase of Water Treatment Chemicals for Columbus Water & Power; to authorize the expenditure of $4,650,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund. ($4,650,000.00)

    A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  59. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Columbus Water and Power to enter into a professional engineering services contract with Black and Veatch Corporation for the Lower Olentangy Tunnel Phase 2 project; to authorize the appropriation of funds within the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund; to authorize this contract to be funded with a loan from the Water Pollution Control Loan 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 $4,595,036.43 from the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund for the contract. ($4,595,036.43)

    A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  60. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To amend sections 219.034, 2103.01, 2103.02, and 2103.03 and to repeal section 2103.04 of the Columbus City Codes to clarify the enabling provisions of the Transportation and Pedestrian Commission. ($0.00)

    A motion was made by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer, to Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  61. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Department of Public Service to enter into contract with the Franklin County Historical Society, doing business as the Center of Science and Industry, for transportation and mobility consulting services for use by the Division of Mobility and Parking; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Codes; to authorize the expenditure of up to $180,000.00 from the Mobility Enterprise Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($180,000.00)

    A motion was made by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  62. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Finance and Management Director to authorize the sale of a 2011 Vactor truck to SWACO and to accept a one-time payment of $20,000.00; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Christopher Wyche, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  63. Filed
    Communication

    THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2026 Stock Type: C-1, C-2 To: SHRI HARIPRASADAM LLC CIRCLE DRIVE THRU 1848 Tamarack Cir S Columbus, OH 43229 Permit #: 08113170-1 Transfer Type: C-1, C-2 To: Karl Rd Grocery Inc Easy Mart 4366 Karl Rd Columbus, OH 43224 From: 4366 QUICK MART LLC EASY MART 4366 Karl Rd Columbus, OH 43224 Permit #: 10020706-1 New Type: D-5, D-2, D-3, D-3X, D-1 To: The Schiller Park Group LLC THE SCHILLER PARK 739-41 S. Third Street Columbus, OH 43206 Permit #: 10020772-1 New Type: C-2, C-1 To: AYAAN 2021 LLC AYAN 2021 LLC 2365 E Fifth Ave Columbus, OH 45219 Permit #: 10021199-1 New Type: C-1, C-2 To: 940 Family Market LLC Family Market 940 E Livingston Avenue Columbus, OH 43205 Permit #: 10021466-1 Transfer Type: C-1, C-2 To: 1081 WILSON INC 1081 E Whittier St Columbus OH 43206 1081 E Whittier St Columbus, OH 43206 From: 1081WHITTIER INC WILSON MARKET 1081 Whittier St Columbus, OH 43206 Permit #: 10021052-1 New Type: D-5 To: SHAPESHIFTER LLC 129 McDowell St Columbus, OH 43215 Permit #: 08059754-4 New Type: C-2, C-1 To: Batroon4 LLC Top Shelf 6935 E Broad St Columbus, OH 43213 Permit #: 10021386-1 New Type: C-2, C-1 To: Batroon4 LLC Top Shelf 6935 E Broad St Columbus, OH 43213 Permit #: 10021386-1 *Received two separate notices for Permit #: 10021386-1. One for a liquor agency and the second notice for a carry out liquor license. ORC 4301.17(B) & 4303.26 requires a separate notification for each application type. New Type: D-5 To: PANACEA LUXURY SPA BOUTIQUE LLC 2130 Quarry Trails Dr Columbus, OH 43228 Permit #: 06662130-2 Advertise Date: 11/7/2026 Agenda Date: 11/2/2026 Return Date: 11/12/2026

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  65. Filed
    Appointment

    Appointment of Christopher Long, Director, Department of Finance and Management, City of Columbus, 90 W. Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215 to serve on the Columbus Zoological Park Association Board of Directors, replacing Mike Brown, to represent the City of Columbus' interests, in his official capacity, with a term expiration date of July 31, 2029. (resume attached)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  66. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the City Clerk to enter into an advance payment grant agreement with Highland Youth Garden, Inc. in support of its security efforts; to authorize an expenditure of $10,000.00 within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency ($10,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  67. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To amend sections 709.03 and 4525.17 of the Columbus City Codes, pertaining to the governance of multi-unit residential ponds, to require buffer zones and improve notification regarding safety risks of ponds; and to declare an emergency.

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Christopher Wyche, to Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  68. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the City Clerk to enter into an advance payment grant agreement with Help and Hope Community Center in support of the Youth Empowered initiative which serves marginalized youth and young adults; and to authorize an expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund. ($20,000.00 $30,000.00)

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer, that this Ordinance be Approved as Amended. The motion carried by the following vote:

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Columbus City Council
Agenda Minutes

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  1. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to enter an agreement with Dell Marketing LP, utilizing a State of Ohio State Term Schedule contract for Microsoft Enterprise software licensing and professional services; to appropriate $3,932,230.79 from the unappropriated balance of the General Fund Income Tax Set-Aside subfund to the Department of Technology; to authorize the expenditure of $143,226.07 from the Municipal Court Judges General Fund, and to authorize the expenditure of $3,932,230.79 from the General Fund Income Tax Set-Aside subfund. ($4,075,456.86)

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  2. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to enter a contract with Dell Marketing L.P. utilizing State Term Contract for the purchase of Microsoft Enterprise Unified Support services; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Codes; and to authorize the expenditure of $498,222.49 from the Department of Technology Information Services Operating Fund. ($498,222.49)

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  3. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Office of Construction Management, to modify and increase the architectural / engineering services agreement with TechSite; for the IT Data Center Facility project; and to authorize an expenditure up to $245,850.00 within the Information Services Capital Projects Fund. ($245,850.00)

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  4. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology, on behalf of the Department of Human Resources, to enter into a contract with iReportSource, Inc., for technical support, maintenance, and hosting of the iReport software system with the option to renew for four (4) 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. ($115,185.00)

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  5. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Patrol Bicycles with Volcanic Partners LLC; and to authorize the expenditure of $1.00. ($1.00)

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  6. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a grant agreement with Rev1 Ventures, a not-for-profit entity, for the purpose of administering the Entrepreneurial Signature Program; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure in an amount up to $250,000.00 within the Neighborhood Economic Development fund, and to authorize the advancement of funding on a predetermined schedule. ($250,000.00)

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  7. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the transfer of funds within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to enter into contract with CHA Consulting Inc. for the Intersection - Kimberly Pk N at Kimberly Pk E project; and to authorize the expenditure of $300,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund to pay for contract. ($300,000.00)

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  8. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents necessary to release the easement over property owned at 295 Fairlawn Drive to allow for the property to clear title so the site can be redeveloped. ($0.00)

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  9. Consent
    Resolution

    To declare the City’s necessity and intent to appropriate and accept certain fee simple title and/or lesser real estate in order to complete the Intersection Improvements- Refugee at Hines Road project. ($0.00)

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  10. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Board of Health to extend the Public Health Lead Investigations program from the Ohio Department of Health on an indefinite basis, subject to the formal renewal of the underlying agreement every 2 years between Columbus Public Health and the Ohio Department of Health; to authorize the acceptance of any additional funds for the Public Health Lead Investigations program; to authorize the appropriation of any additional funds from the unappropriated balance of the Health Departments Grants Fund; and to the authorize the City Auditor to transfer appropriations between object classes for the Public Health Lead Investigations program. ($0.00)

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  11. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize and direct the City Auditor to transfer $296,434.16 within various projects of the Safety Voted Bond Fund; in accordance with sole source procurement provisions of Columbus City Code; to authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract with and issue a purchase order to Stryker Sales, LLC for the purchase of Stryker Ambulance Power Load Cots; and to authorize the expenditure of $296,434.16 from the Safety Voted Bond Fund. ($296,434.16)

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  12. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize an appropriation of $175,000.00 from the unappropriated balance of the Municipal Court Clerk Computer Fund; to authorize the Municipal Court Clerk to modify the existing contract in the amount of $175,000.00 with Mission Critical Partners, LLC for the provision of implementation and consulting services; to authorize an expenditure up to $175,000.00 from the Computer Fund; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer $175,000.00 within the Computer Fund. ($175,000.00)

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  13. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Safety to enter into an agreement with the Ohio Traffic Safety Office, State of Ohio, to participate in the Impaired Driving Enforcement Program - FFY27; to authorize an appropriation of $78,736.16 from the unappropriated balance of the General Government Grant Fund to the Division of Police to cover the costs associated with this project. ($78,736.16)

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  14. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Safety to enter into an agreement with the Ohio Traffic Safety Office, State of Ohio, to participate in the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program - FFY27; to authorize an appropriation of $81,109.46 from the unappropriated balance of the General Government Grant Fund to the Division of Police to cover the costs associated with this project. ($81,109.46)

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  15. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a Housing Development Agreement (HDA) with Columbus Housing Partnership Inc., for the George’s Creek apartment community. ($0.00)

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  16. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a Housing Development Agreement (HDA) with Columbus Housing Partnership Inc., for the Pheasant Run apartment community. ($0.00)

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  17. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Columbus Water & Power to modify an existing agreement with Burgess & Niple, Inc. for the Asset Management Program Development services; and to authorize the expenditure of $720,723.86 split between the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($720,723.86)

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  18. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Columbus Water and Power to enter into a professional engineering services contract with Brown and Caldwell. for the Sludge Line Improvements project; to authorize the appropriation of funds within the Water Supply Revolving Loan 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 $1,322,800.00 from the Water Supply Revolving Loan Fund for the contract. ($1,322,800.00)

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  19. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Columbus Water and Power to enter into a contract, in accordance with sole source provisions of City Code, with ADS Environmental Services LLC. for the purchase of PRISM cloud-based data management software for the Division of Water Reclamation; and to authorize the expenditure of $49,000.00 from the Sewer Operating Sanitary Fund. ($49,000.00)

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  20. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Columbus Water & Power to modify and increase the contract with Ascension Construction Solutions, LLC for the Jackson Pike Water Reclamation Plant Power System Upgrades and Safety Improvements project; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for this project; to appropriate funds within the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $1,394,071.18 from the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund to pay for the project. ($1,394,071.18)

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  21. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreements for the purchase of parts, materials, and supplies for the Division of Water, Distribution Maintenance Section; and to authorize the expenditure of $630,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund. ($630,000.00)

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  22. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Columbus Water and Power to enter into a contract with Cornerstone Maintenance Services, Ltd. for Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning maintenance services at various Columbus Water and Power facilities; and to authorize the expenditure of $400,000.00 from the Sewer Operating Sanitary Fund and $10,000.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund. ($410,000.00)

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  23. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreements for the purchase of Water Treatment Chemicals for Columbus Water & Power; to authorize the expenditure of $4,650,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund. ($4,650,000.00)

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  24. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Columbus Water and Power to enter into a professional engineering services contract with Black and Veatch Corporation for the Lower Olentangy Tunnel Phase 2 project; to authorize the appropriation of funds within the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund; to authorize this contract to be funded with a loan from the Water Pollution Control Loan 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 $4,595,036.43 from the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund for the contract. ($4,595,036.43)

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  25. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Columbus Water and Power to establish a contract with Somersault General Contractors for hydrant painting services; to authorize the expenditure of up to $150,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund. ($150,000.00)

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  26. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to reimburse the U.S. Department of Treasury for ERA1 allocation; and to authorize the expenditure of $12,175.00 from the Emergency Rental Assistance Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($12,175.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  27. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Finance and Management Director on behalf of the Division of Facilities Management to modify and renew a with ABM Industry Groups, LLC, for the purchase of custodial services for the Columbus Public Health Department; to authorize the expenditure of $756,716.00 from the general fund; and to declare an emergency. ($756,716.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  28. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Finance and Management Director on behalf of the Division of Facilities Management to modify and renew a contract with ABM Industry Groups, LLC, for the purchase of custodial services for the Columbus Police Academy, to authorize the expenditure of $437,052.00 from the general fund; and to declare an emergency. ($437,052.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  29. Passed
    Resolution

    To declare that the establishment of the WestBend Community Authority will be conducive to the public safety, convenience, and welfare and is intended to result in the development of a new community; to declare the WestBend Community Authority to be organized as a body politic and corporate within the new community district; to define the boundary of the WestBend Community Authority’s new community district; to approve an alternative dissolution method of the WestBend Community Authority; to certify compliance of the requirements of the public hearing; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  30. Passed
    Ordinance

    To create the WestBend TIF encompassing property at the southwest, southeast, and northeast, corners of the intersection of Fisher Road and McKinley Avenue and between the New York Central Railroad to the west and the Scioto River to the east; to declare improvements to those parcel(s) to be a public purpose and exempt from real property taxation; to require the owner(s) of those parcel(s) 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 non-school service payments; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  31. Passed
    Ordinance

    To appropriate and authorize the expenditure or transfer of funds deposited or to be deposited in the WestBend TIF Fund pursuant to the following agreement; to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into the Tax Increment Financing and Cooperative Agreement between the City, WestBend Community Authority, and WestBend QOZB, LLC to reimburse bonds issued by the WestBend Community Authority for the costs of public infrastructure improvements described thereunder benefiting WestBend QOZB, LLC’s development at the intersection of Fisher Road and McKinley Avenue; to authorize the Director of Columbus Water & Power to enter into the Utility Cooperative Agreement between the City, WestBend Community Authority, and WestBend QOZB, LLC related to the ongoing operation and maintenance of water, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer infrastructure for said development; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  32. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with Strawser Paving Co., Inc. for the Resurfacing - 2026 Parking Lot Resurfacing project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $222,504.50 from the Mobility Operating Fund for the project; and to declare an emergency. ($222,504.50)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  33. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to modify an existing contract with CTL Engineering, Inc. for the Marion Franklin Pool Replacement Project; to authorize the transfer of $200,000.00 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2025 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the expenditure of $200,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($200,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  34. Passed
    Ordinance

    To request appropriations for January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2027 for the funding of the Unemployment Compensation Program; to authorize the expenditure of $450,000.00 or so much thereof as may be necessary; and to declare an emergency. ($450,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  35. Passed
    Ordinance

    This ordinance authorize the Board of Health to accept a grant from the Safe Kids Worldwide in the amount of $8000.00 for the purchase of supplies for the Good Neighbor Car Seat Safety Program that provide additional child passenger safety resources in communities; to authorize the appropriation of $8000.00 from the unappropriated balance of the Health Department Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($8,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  36. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Safety to enter into an agreement with the Ohio Traffic Safety Office, State of Ohio, to participate in the DUI Interceptor Program - FFY27; to authorize an appropriation of $381,222.94 from the unappropriated balance of the General Government Grant Fund to the Division of Police to cover the costs associated with this project; and to declare an emergency. ($381,222.94)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  37. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Office of Violence Prevention to enter into a not-for-profit service contract with the National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform to coordinate efforts to reduce gun violence and violence prevention amongst youth in the community; to authorize the expenditure of $249,012.38 from the general fund; and to declare an emergency. ($249,012.38)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  38. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a grant agreement with Franklinton Rising for Affordable Housing for the 157 and 175 Chicago Ave development to adjust the project’s budget funded line items; and declare an emergency. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  39. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Columbus City Auditor on behalf of Columbus Water and Power to enter into a supplemental agreement with PFM Financial Advisors LLC to provide municipal advisory services for financial planning and policy development, and to authorize the expenditure of $152,000.00 split between the Electricity, Water, Water Reclamation, and Stormwater Operating Funds; and to declare an emergency. ($152,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  40. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the City Auditor to transfer $10,000.00 between object classes within Columbus Water & Power Director’s office; to authorize the Director of Columbus Water and Power to enter into an agreement with The Columbus Foundation to provide for the establishment and management of a charitable fund to be known as the Columbus Water and Power Assistance Fund; to authorize an initial contribution to establish the fund; to authorize the expenditure of $10,000.00 split between the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds; and to declare an emergency. ($10,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  41. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Office of Construction Management, to modify and increase the Professional Construction Manager at Risk (CMaR) Services agreement with Elford, Inc.; for the Department of Public Safety’s Easton Police Substation project; to authorize an expenditure up to $4,000,000.00 within the Safety General Obligations Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($4,000,000.00)

    A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  42. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Development to expend funds to bind the City's insurance program for the term commencing November 1, 2026 and terminating October 31, 2027; to authorize the transfer in appropriation between object classes within the Department of Development General Fund budget; to authorize the expenditure in an amount up to $1,636,520.00; and to declare an emergency. ($1,636,520.00)

    A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  43. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Columbus Water & Power to modify the contract with New River Electrical Corporation for Emergency and Non-Emergency Services for Electric Transmission, Distribution & Street Lighting Systems; to authorize the transfer of $3,000,000.00 within the Electricity Operating Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $3,000,000.00 from within the Electricity Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($3,000,000.00)

    A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  44. Passed
    Resolution

    To authorize the City Auditor to request advance payments for all taxes from the Franklin, Fairfield, and Delaware County Auditors during 2027. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  45. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology, on behalf of the Civil Service Commission, to enter into a contract with Governmentjobs.com, Inc. (also known as NeoGov); to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes; and to authorize the expenditure of $197,641.57 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating Fund. ($197,641.57)

    A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  46. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to initiate a transaction to return funds to the State of Ohio for the unused $15,000.00 drawn for administration costs from the awarded U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant CARES Act (CDBG-CV) funds for the purpose of granting to a local non-profit providing harm reduction services. ($15,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  47. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the City Auditor to transfer and increase, if necessary, appropriations within any of the various funds of the City to provide for payrolls, internal services, tax adjustments, and other obligations in December 2026 necessary to close the books for the year; and to authorize the payment of payrolls and other obligations in 2027 occurring prior to the passage of the 2027 appropriation ordinances. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  48. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology, on behalf of the Department of Public Safety, Division of Police, to enter into a sole source contract with Motorola Solutions, Inc. for the ongoing maintenance and support of the PremierOne Records system in accordance with sole source provisions of the Columbus City Code; and to authorize the expenditure of $362,015.00 from the Department of Technology, direct charge agency, Information Services Operating Fund. ($362,015.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  49. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the City Clerk to enter a fiscal agency agreement with The Participatory Budgeting Project, Inc. for payment to budget delegate facilitators; and to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund. ($7,500.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  50. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a non-profit service contract with the Columbus Next Generation Corporation for the purpose of purchasing/acquiring and developing key urban real property assets in targeted central city areas in an amount up to $500,000.00; to authorize an expenditure up to $500,000.00 from the General Fund Budget; and to authorize the advancement of funds on a pre-determined schedule. ($500,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  51. Passed
    Ordinance

    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 (1205 17th Ave) held in the Land Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program to Island Vibes Restaurant, LLC. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  52. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a Grant Agreement with North Market Development Authority, Inc. for the purpose of providing operational support to the nonprofit organization and/or small businesses operating within the North Market as a result of construction of the adjacent Merchant Building during calendar year 2026; to authorize the transfer and expenditure of up to $125,000.00 from the General Fund pursuant to the Grant Agreement; to allow for the advancement and reimbursement of funds for the grantee’s operation of the North Market during calendar year 2026 including operations and expenses incurred prior to any purchase order for this grant pursuant to that Grant Agreement. ($125,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  53. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a contract modification with Cultivate Geospatial Solutions, LLC in connection with the Asset Information Management System; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $160,000.00 from the Street Construction, Maintenance, and Repair Fund. ($160,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  54. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize and direct the Office of Diversity and Inclusion to modify the not-for-profit service contract with Asociacion de Escritores de Ohio regarding Latino Heritage Month programming to extend the term of the contract. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  55. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with Kingdom Image Arts, a not-for-profit entity, in support of their Family Fun programming; to authorize the expenditure of $20,000.00 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. ($20,000.00)

    A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Christopher Wyche, that this Ordinance be Amended to Emergency. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  56. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the City Auditor to transfer $187,500.00 in appropriation authority between Object Classes within the Civil Service Commission General Fund Budget, to authorize the Executive Director of the Civil Service Commission to enter into an advance payment grant agreement with Aspyr, a not-for-profit organization for the purpose of administering the 2027-2028 EDGE Program; and to authorize the expenditure of $300,000.00 from the General Fund. ($300,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  57. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept grant funds from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in the amount of $3,442,081.00 and any additional funds for the Ryan White Part A HIV Care grant program; to authorize the appropriation of $3,442,081.00 and any additional funds awarded from the unappropriated balance of the Health Department Grants Fund; and to authorize the City Auditor to transfer appropriations between object classes for the Ryan White Part A HIV Care grant program. ($3,442,081.00)

    A motion was made by Melissa Green, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  58. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept funds from the Franklin County Board of Commissioners in the amount of $35,000.00; to authorize the appropriation of $35,000.00 to the Health Department in the Health Department Grants Fund; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer appropriations between object classes for the 2026-2029 Alcohol and Drug Services Franklin County Office of Justice Policy and Programs Birth Certificates program as needed upon request by the Columbus Public Health Department. ($35,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  59. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Board of Health to enter into contract renewal with Center for Disease Detection, LLC., for medical laboratory services for the period of December 1, 2026 to November 30, 2027; and to authorize the expenditure not to exceed $260,000.00 from the Health Special Revenue Fund. ($260,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  60. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept funds from the Ohio Commission on Minority Health and any additional funds for 2027 Minority Health Month Grant; to authorize the appropriation of funds from the unappropriated balance of the Health Department Grants Fund, to authorize the City Auditor to transfer appropriations between object classes for the 2027 Minority Health Month Grant. ($9,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  61. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into contract with vPrime Tech Inc. for the purchase of a Mobile Narcotics Incinerator; and to authorize the expenditure of $83,772.90 from the Law Enforcement Contraband Seizure Fund. ($83,772.90)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  62. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Safety to renew a contract with Heritage Health Solutions, Inc. for the Division of Police, for the purpose of processing, negotiating, and auditing prisoner medical claims; and to authorize the expenditure of $74,742.53 from the General Fund. ($74,742.53)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  63. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Building and Zoning Services to modify the document conversion services contract with 3SG Plus, LLC.; to extend the contract term date from November 30, 2026 to November 30, 2027; and to authorize an expenditure from the Development Services Fund. ($51,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  64. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a planned modification of a service contract with HS Heritage Inn of Columbus OPCO LLC to increase funding and to extend the contract term date from December 31, 2026 to December 31, 2027 to provide hotel services for 10 days and beyond as needed for completed lead abatement for recipients of the Lead Safe Columbus Program; to authorize the transfer in appropriation between object classes within the general fund budget in an amount up to $20,500.00; and to authorize the expenditure in an amount up to $7,000.00 within the 2026 Housing Division’s General Fund budget and $10,000.00 within the 2024 Lead Hazard Reduction Grant. ($17,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  65. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a service contract with Benevate, Inc. in an amount up to $66,333.00 to provide for the continued use of Neighborly software, including support and training services; to waive the competitive bidding requirements of Columbus City Codes Chapter 329; to authorize the transfer between object classes in an amount up to $25,125.00; and to authorize the expenditure in an amount up to $66,633.00. ($66,633.00)

    A motion was made by Tiara Ross, seconded by Christopher Wyche, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  66. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a planned modification of a contract with Citadel Construction Group LLC, to extend the term end date from December 31, 2026 to December 31, 2027. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  67. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a planned modification of a contract with TTI Enterprise LLC, to extend the term end date from December 31, 2026 to December 31, 2027. This is part of a planned modification as the period of performance for the Lead-24 grant is from March 1, 2025 through March 1, 2029. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  68. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a planned modification of a service contract with Champion Pest & Termite Control LLC to increase funding in an amount up to $5,000.00 as well as to extend the end date from December 31, 2026 to December 31, 2027, to prevent a disruption in services, to provide pest control services in homes where the Department of Development is completing whole house assessments for home repairs in our Division of Housing’s home repair programs. ($5,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  69. Passed
    Resolution

    To declare the City’s necessity and intent to appropriate and accept certain fee simple title and lesser real estate in order to complete the Ann Street Area Waterline Improvements. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  70. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the director of the Department of Public Utilities (Columbus Water and Power) to execute those document(s) necessary to release a portion the City’s sanitary sewer easement rights described and recorded in Instrument Number 199812040313595, Recorder’s Office, Franklin County, Ohio. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  71. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Columbus Water and Power to enter into a construction contract with Danbert, Inc., for the Blueprint Miller Kelton Newton Bedford (Rain Garden) project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds within the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for this project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $2,082,124.69 from the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund and the Sanitary Bond Fund to pay for the project. ($2,082,124.69)

    A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  72. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Columbus Water and Power to pay operating license fees for the City's three water treatment plants to the Treasurer, State of Ohio, Ohio Environmental Protection Agency for the Division of Water; to authorize the expenditure of $220,000.00 or as much thereof as may be needed from the Water Operating Fund. ($220,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  73. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Columbus Water and Power to enter into a construction contract with Claypool Electric, Inc, for the Jackson Pike Water Reclamation Plant Power System Upgrades and Safety Improvements project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds within the Sanitary Revolving Loan 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 $20,594,000.00 from the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund and the Sanitary Bond Fund to pay for the project. ($20,594,000.00)

    A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  74. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Columbus Water & Power to enter into an agreement with Woolpert, Inc. Digital Ortho-imagery services; and to authorize the expenditure of $190,051.00 split between the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($190,051.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  75. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract for Construction Administration and Inspection Services with Hatch Associates Consultants, Inc., for the Blueprint Miller Kelton Newton Bedford (Rain Garden) Projects; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $321,902.26 from the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund for the contract; and to make the loan funded portion of this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for the project. ($321,902.26)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  76. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Columbus Water and Power to enter into a professional engineering services contract with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. for Lead Service Line Replacements Program Project Management; to authorize the Director of Columbus Water and Power to apply for and accept a loan from the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account for Lead Service Line Replacements Program Project Management; 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 authorize the appropriation of funds within the Water Supply Revolving Loan Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $10,000,000.00 from the Water Supply Revolving Loan Fund for the contract. ($10,000,000.00)

    A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  77. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Columbus Water and Power to enter into a construction contract with JLD Construction Services, LLC for the Yale Avenue Area Water Line Improvements Project; to authorize the Director of Columbus Water and Power to apply for and accept a loan from the Ohio Water Development Authority Direct Loan Program for the Yale Avenue Area Water Line Improvements project; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for the project; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $6,088,622.10 from the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund for the contract; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $2,000.00 from the Water Bond Fund to pay for prevailing wage services. ($6,090,622.10)

    A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  78. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Columbus Water and Power to enter into a contract modification for the Construction Administration and Inspection Services 2026-2028 contract with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for the Yale Avenue Area Water Line Improvements project; to authorize the Director of Columbus Water and Power to apply for and accept a loan from the Ohio Water Development Authority Direct Loan Program for the Yale Avenue Area Water Line Improvements project; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $739,519.00 from the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund for the contract; and to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for the project. ($739,519.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  79. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreements for the purchase of parts, materials and supplies for the Division of Water Reclamation, Jackson Pike Water Reclamation Plant; and to authorize the expenditure of $1,000,000.00 from the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund. ($1,000,000.00)

    A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  80. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Columbus Water and Power to modify the contract with Danbert, Inc. to add additional funding for the Department of Public Service to be used in the Blueprint Hilltop - Eureka/Fremont Area Integrated Solution, Permeable Pavers, Water Line Improvements, & Resurfacing Project; to authorize the transfer of cash and appropriation within the Streets and Highways GO Bonds Fund; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $40,000.00 within the Streets and Highways GO Bonds Fund to pay for the contract modification. ($40,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  81. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Columbus Water and Power to enter into a contract with OW Investors LLC dba MARS Company for the upgrade, maintenance, and support of an existing MARS meter test bench system on behalf of the Division of Water; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of $92,110.00 from the Water Operating Fund. ($92,110.00)

    A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  82. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Columbus Water and Power to modify and renew the contract with Mid-State Basement Systems LLC, for Project Dry Basement; and to authorize the expenditure of $275,000.00 from the Sewer Operating Fund. ($275,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  83. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Columbus Water and Power to renew the membership with the National Association of Clean Water Agencies for The Division of Water Reclamation; and to authorize the expenditure of $63,065.00 from the Sewer Operating Sanitary Fund. ($63,065.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  84. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Columbus Water & Power to apply for, accept, and enter into Ohio Water Pollution Control Loan Fund Loan Agreements with the Ohio Water Development Authority and the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency for the financing of Public Utilities capital improvements; and to designate a dedicated source of repayment for the loans. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  85. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To amend Chapter 362 of the Columbus City Codes on the use of the Income Tax Set Aside subfund. ($0.00)

    A motion was made by Shannon G. Hardin, seconded by Tiara Ross, that this Ordinance be Postponed to 11/02/26. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  86. Passed
    Ceremonial Resolution

    To recognize and designate Public Safety Week 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.

    A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Melissa Green, that this Ceremonial Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:

  87. Passed
    Resolution

    To withdraw the objection to the renewal of liquor permit number 04186209-1 held by JK 2800 LLC, doing business as BP, located at 2800 Sullivant Ave, Columbus, Ohio 43204; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

    A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Tiara Ross, that this Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:

  88. Passed
    Resolution

    To withdraw the objection to the renewal of liquor permit number 2807301 held by Food Mart LLC aka 1107 FFO Mart LLC, doing business as Three Star Food Mart, located at 1107 E. Weber Rd., Columbus, OH 43211; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

    A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Tiara Ross, that this Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:

  89. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To amend sections 219.034, 2103.01, 2103.02, and 2103.03 and to repeal section 2103.04 of the Columbus City Codes to clarify the enabling provisions of the Transportation and Pedestrian Commission. ($0.00)

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  90. Referred to Committee
    Ordinance

    To rezone 1696 N. HAGUE AVE. (43204), being 8.34± acres located on the east side of North Hague Avenue, 900± feet south of Trabue Road, From: R, Rural District, To: AR-1, Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z25-011).

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  91. Referred to Committee
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3333.18, Building lines; and 3332.255, Perimeter yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1696 N. HAGUE AVE. (43204), to allow reduced development standards for an apartment complex in the AR-1, Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-024).

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  92. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.029, SR, Suburban residential district; and 3312.49(C), Required parking, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 100 LANDERS AVE. (43207), to allow a Type A family child care home with reduced parking in the SR, Suburban Residential District (Council Variance #CV26-072).

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  93. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 34.E.20.100.A, Uses, Use Table; of the Columbus City Codes, for the property located at 4480 GROVES RD. (43232), to allow a temporary lay-down yard in the CAC, Community Activity Center District (Council Variance #CV26-077).

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  94. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the City Clerk to enter into an advance payment grant agreement with Help and Hope Community Center in support of the Youth Empowered initiative which serves marginalized youth and young adults; and to authorize an expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund. ($20,000.00 $30,000.00)

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  95. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the City Clerk to enter into an advanced payment grant agreement with Columbus Metropolitan Club, Inc. in support of their strategic initiative “CMC Next” to expand civic engagement, strengthen community connections, and make public dialogue more accessible to residents throughout Columbus; to authorize a transfer between object classes in the General Fund; to authorize an expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to authorize an expenditure within the General Fund. ($23,000.00)

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  96. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the City Clerk to enter into an advanced payment grant agreement with CMH Fashion Week, Inc. in support of Fashion Week Columbus programming; to authorize an expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($20,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  97. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the City Clerk to enter into an advance payment grant agreement with Columbus Landmarks Foundation to support the Building Arts Studio program; to authorize an expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; to authorize the reimbursement of qualifying expenses incurred prior to the creation of the purchase order; and to declare an emergency. ($50,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  98. Passed
    Ceremonial Resolution

    To formally endorse the Plant Based Treaty and encourage the consumption of plant-based food as a meaningful strategy to combat the ongoing climate crisis.

    A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Tiara Ross, that this Ceremonial Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:

  99. Passed
    Ceremonial Resolution

    To commemorate the 10th Anniversary of the New Americans Magazine

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  100. Passed
    Ceremonial Resolution

    To honor and recognize Urban Scrawl on its 20th Anniversary and its significant contributions to the Arts, Artists, and the Franklinton Community

    A motion was made by Tiara Ross, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, that this Ceremonial Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:

  101. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with Kingdom Image Arts, a not-for-profit entity, in support of their Family Fun programming; to authorize the expenditure of $20,000.00 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. ($20,000.00)

    A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer, that this Ordinance be Approved as Amended. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  102. Passed
    Ceremonial Resolution

    To recognize and designate Public Safety Week 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.

    A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Melissa Green, that this Ceremonial Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:

  103. Passed
    Ceremonial Resolution

    To honor and recognize Urban Scrawl on its 20th Anniversary and its significant contributions to the Arts, Artists, and the Franklinton Community

    A motion was made by Tiara Ross, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, that this Ceremonial Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:

Zoning Committee
Agenda Minutes

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  1. Passed
    Ordinance

    To rezone 2125 ACKLEY PL. (43219), being 30.17± acres located on the west side of North Cassady Avenue, 1,238± feet north of Airport Drive, From: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District, To: AR-1, Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z26-015).

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  2. Passed
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3353.03, Permitted uses; 3370.05, Permitted uses; 3312.25, Maneuvering; and 3312.30, Parking in a driveway, of the Columbus City codes; for the property located at 6092 WESTBOURNE AVE. (43213), to allow multi-unit residential development with reduced development standards in the L-C-2, Limited Commercial District (Council Variance #CV26-062).

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Melissa Green, to Accept entire staff report into evidence as an exhibit. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  3. Passed
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3309.14, Height districts; 3333.18, Building lines; 3333.255, Perimeter yard; and 3333.26, Height district, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2125 ACKLEY PL. (43219), to allow reduced development standards for an apartment complex in the AR-1, Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV26-040).

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Christopher Wyche, to Accept entire staff report into evidence as an exhibit. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  4. Passed
    Ordinance

    To rezone 2345 DEMOREST RD. (43123), being 11.49± acres located on the west side of Demorest Road; 460± feet north of White Spruce Lane, From: R, Rural District, To: L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z25-055).

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Nicholas Bankston, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  5. Passed
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3353.03, Permitted uses; 3370.05, Permitted uses; 3312.25, Maneuvering; and 3312.30, Parking in a driveway, of the Columbus City codes; for the property located at 6092 WESTBOURNE AVE. (43213), to allow multi-unit residential development with reduced development standards in the L-C-2, Limited Commercial District (Council Variance #CV26-062).

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Melissa Green, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  6. Passed
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3353.03, Permitted uses; 3370.05, Permitted uses; 3312.25, Maneuvering; and 3312.30, Parking in a driveway, of the Columbus City codes; for the property located at 6092 WESTBOURNE AVE. (43213), to allow multi-unit residential development with reduced development standards in the L-C-2, Limited Commercial District (Council Variance #CV26-062).

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Melissa Green, to Adopt the findings of staff as the findings of Council. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  7. Passed
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3309.14, Height districts; 3333.18, Building lines; 3333.255, Perimeter yard; and 3333.26, Height district, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2125 ACKLEY PL. (43219), to allow reduced development standards for an apartment complex in the AR-1, Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV26-040).

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Christopher Wyche, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  8. Passed
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3309.14, Height districts; 3333.18, Building lines; 3333.255, Perimeter yard; and 3333.26, Height district, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2125 ACKLEY PL. (43219), to allow reduced development standards for an apartment complex in the AR-1, Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV26-040).

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Christopher Wyche, to Adopt the findings of staff as the findings of Council. The motion carried by the following vote:

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Zoning Committee
Agenda

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  1. Referred to Committee
    Ordinance

    To rezone 1696 N. HAGUE AVE. (43204), being 8.34± acres located on the east side of North Hague Avenue, 900± feet south of Trabue Road, From: R, Rural District, To: AR-1, Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z25-011).

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer, to Referred to Committee. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  2. Referred to Committee
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3333.18, Building lines; and 3332.255, Perimeter yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1696 N. HAGUE AVE. (43204), to allow reduced development standards for an apartment complex in the AR-1, Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-024).

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer, to Referred to Committee. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  3. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.029, SR, Suburban residential district; and 3312.49(C), Required parking, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 100 LANDERS AVE. (43207), to allow a Type A family child care home with reduced parking in the SR, Suburban Residential District (Council Variance #CV26-072).

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, to Accept entire staff report into evidence as an exhibit. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  4. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 34.E.20.100.A, Uses, Use Table; of the Columbus City Codes, for the property located at 4480 GROVES RD. (43232), to allow a temporary lay-down yard in the CAC, Community Activity Center District (Council Variance #CV26-077).

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer, that this Ordinance be Accept entire staff report into evidence as an exhibit. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  5. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.029, SR, Suburban residential district; and 3312.49(C), Required parking, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 100 LANDERS AVE. (43207), to allow a Type A family child care home with reduced parking in the SR, Suburban Residential District (Council Variance #CV26-072).

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, to Adopt the findings of staff as the findings of Council. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  6. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.029, SR, Suburban residential district; and 3312.49(C), Required parking, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 100 LANDERS AVE. (43207), to allow a Type A family child care home with reduced parking in the SR, Suburban Residential District (Council Variance #CV26-072).

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  7. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 34.E.20.100.A, Uses, Use Table; of the Columbus City Codes, for the property located at 4480 GROVES RD. (43232), to allow a temporary lay-down yard in the CAC, Community Activity Center District (Council Variance #CV26-077).

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer, to Adopt the findings of staff as the findings of Council. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  8. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 34.E.20.100.A, Uses, Use Table; of the Columbus City Codes, for the property located at 4480 GROVES RD. (43232), to allow a temporary lay-down yard in the CAC, Community Activity Center District (Council Variance #CV26-077).

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer, to Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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    Communication

    THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2026 Stock Type: C-1, C-2 To: SHRI HARIPRASADAM LLC CIRCLE DRIVE THRU 1848 Tamarack Cir S Columbus, OH 43229 Permit #: 08113170-1 Transfer Type: C-1, C-2 To: Karl Rd Grocery Inc Easy Mart 4366 Karl Rd Columbus, OH 43224 From: 4366 QUICK MART LLC EASY MART 4366 Karl Rd Columbus, OH 43224 Permit #: 10020706-1 New Type: D-5, D-2, D-3, D-3X, D-1 To: The Schiller Park Group LLC THE SCHILLER PARK 739-41 S. Third Street Columbus, OH 43206 Permit #: 10020772-1 New Type: C-2, C-1 To: AYAAN 2021 LLC AYAN 2021 LLC 2365 E Fifth Ave Columbus, OH 45219 Permit #: 10021199-1 New Type: C-1, C-2 To: 940 Family Market LLC Family Market 940 E Livingston Avenue Columbus, OH 43205 Permit #: 10021466-1 Transfer Type: C-1, C-2 To: 1081 WILSON INC 1081 E Whittier St Columbus OH 43206 1081 E Whittier St Columbus, OH 43206 From: 1081WHITTIER INC WILSON MARKET 1081 Whittier St Columbus, OH 43206 Permit #: 10021052-1 New Type: D-5 To: SHAPESHIFTER LLC 129 McDowell St Columbus, OH 43215 Permit #: 08059754-4 New Type: C-2, C-1 To: Batroon4 LLC Top Shelf 6935 E Broad St Columbus, OH 43213 Permit #: 10021386-1 New Type: C-2, C-1 To: Batroon4 LLC Top Shelf 6935 E Broad St Columbus, OH 43213 Permit #: 10021386-1 *Received two separate notices for Permit #: 10021386-1. One for a liquor agency and the second notice for a carry out liquor license. ORC 4301.17(B) & 4303.26 requires a separate notification for each application type. New Type: D-5 To: PANACEA LUXURY SPA BOUTIQUE LLC 2130 Quarry Trails Dr Columbus, OH 43228 Permit #: 06662130-2 Advertise Date: 11/7/2026 Agenda Date: 11/2/2026 Return Date: 11/12/2026

  2. Clerk's Office for Bulletin
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    Notice/Advertisement Title: University Impact District Review Board 2027 Meeting Schedule Contact Name: Stephanie Kensler Contact Telephone Number: 614.645.8654 Contact Email Address: [email protected]

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    Notice/Advertisement Title: Italian Village Commission 2027 Meeting Schedule Contact Name: Sophie Vogel Contact Telephone Number: 614.724.4437 Contact Email Address: [email protected]

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    Notice/Advertisement Title: German Village Commission 2027 Meeting Schedule Contact Name: Kimberly Barnard-Sheehy Contact Telephone Number: 614.724.4437 Contact Email Address: [email protected]

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    Notice/Advertisement Title: East Franklinton Review Board 2027 Meeting Schedule Contact Name: Mosé Lattimore Contact Telephone Number: 614.645.7526 Contact Email Address: [email protected]

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    Notice/Advertisement Title: Downtown Commission 2027 Meeting Schedule Contact Name: Nolan Harshaw Contact Telephone Number: 614.724.4437 Contact Email Address: [email protected]

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    Notice/Advertisement Title: Victorian Village Commission 2027 Meeting Schedule Contact Name: Jacquelyn Meisel Contact Telephone Number: 614.724.4437 Contact Email Address: [email protected]

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    Notice/Advertisement Title: Land Review Commission 2027 Schedule Contact Name: Mark Lundine Contact Telephone Number: 614.645.1693 Contact Email Address: [email protected]

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    Notice/Advertisement Title: Public Utilities Notice: Department of Public Utilities - Industrial Wastewater Discharge Permits Contact Name: Michael Merz - Pretreatment Analyst Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-1942 or 614-645-5876 (main office) Contact Email Address: [email protected] or [email protected]

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    Notice/Advertisement Title: Development Commission Zoning Meeting Agenda - November 12, 2026 Contact Name: Tim Dietrich Contact Telephone Number: (614) 645-6665 Contact Email Address: [email protected]

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    Notice/Advertisement Title: Council President Shannon Hardin and Council Member Emmanuel Remy to Host a Public Hearing to discuss Municipal Courthouse Renovation Plans Contact Name: Jessica Clinger Contact Telephone Number: (614) 645-6354 Contact Email Address: [email protected]

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    Notice/Advertisement Title: Public Utilities Notice: Water & Power - Industrial Wastewater Discharge Permits Contact Name: Brady Seesholtz Contact Telephone Number: (614) 645-5929 Contact Email Address: [email protected]

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    Notice/Advertisement Title: Capital Improvement Budget Hearing Contact Name: Jonathan Brown II Contact Telephone Number: 614-638-6430 Contact Email Address: [email protected]

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    Notice/Advertisement Title: To provide guidance for virtual and hybrid meetings of the BOH in compliance with R.C. 121.221. Contact Name: Health Commissioners’ Office Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-6444 Contact Email Address: [email protected]

    Attachments

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    Notice/Advertisement Title: North Central Area Commission Symposium- November 7, 2026, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Contact Name: Devin Deal Contact Telephone Number: 614-715-3597 Contact Email Address: [email protected]

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    Notice/Advertisement Title: Rescheduling of the Commission on Immigrant and Refugee Affairs (CIRA) November 3rd meeting. Contact Name: Lindora Kolu Howard-Diawara Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-3284 or 614-935-8088 Contact Email Address: [email protected]

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    Notice/Advertisement Title: University Area Commission - Special Election 12/5/2026 Contact Name: Stacey Buttel Contact Telephone Number: 614-800-8762 Contact Email Address: [email protected]