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  1. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To rezone 4860-4900 E. DUBLIN-GRANVILLE RD. (43081), being 24.71± acres located on the north side of East Dublin-Granville Road; at the northern terminus of Old Hamilton Road, From: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District, To: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District (Rezoning #Z25-036).
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  2. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3356.03, C-4 permitted uses; 3361.02, CPD permitted uses; 3312.49(C), Required parking; and 3361.04(B), Performance criteria, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 4991 E. DUBLIN-GRANVILLE RD. (43054); to allow an assisted living facility with reduced development standards in the CPD, Commercial Planned Development District (Council Variance #CV26-018).
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  3. Second Reading
    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 430 E. KANAWHA AVE. (43214), to allow a beauty salon with reduced parking in the SR, Suburban Residential District (Council Variance #CV26-005).
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  4. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; and 3312.49, Required parking, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1309 LEE AVE. (43219), to allow a Type A family child care home with reduced parking in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-108).
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  1. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Facilities Management Division, to enter into contract with The Scherzinger Corporation for pest control services; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes, Chapter 329; and to authorize the expenditure of $55,152.00 from the General Fund. ($55,152.00)

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  2. Consent
    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 Agreement for the procurement of APC Smart-UPS SRTs; and to authorize the expenditure of $83,908.00 from the Information Services Operating Fund. ($83,908.00)

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  3. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to enter into a sole source contract with Schneider Electric Smart Grid Solutions LLC for infrastructure software maintenance and support, in accordance with sole source provisions in the Columbus City Codes; and to authorize the expenditure of $52,800.85 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating Fund. ($52,800.85)

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  4. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Towing Services for City Owned Vehicles with Pro-Tow Inc.; and to authorize the expenditure of $1.00. ($1.00)

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  5. Consent
    Ordinance

    To accept the application (AN25-021) of Dublin MHP LLC for the annexation of certain territory containing 4.46± acres in Washington Township. ($0.00)

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  6. Consent
    Ordinance

    To accept the application (AN25-027) of Joseph R. and Lexie C. Blalock, Richard C. Wolf, and Bruce L., Andrea V., Robert B., and Karen L. Minto for the annexation of certain territory containing 15.4± acres in Jefferson Township. ($0.00)

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  7. Consent
    Ordinance

    To dissolve the Enterprise Zone Agreement with RM Biltrite LLC, Watkins Road LLC and QRRI, Inc. (collectively, referred to as “ENTERPRISE”), and to direct the Director of the Department of Development to notify, as necessary, the local and state tax authorities of the dissolution. ($0.00)

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  8. Consent
    Ordinance

    To dissolve the Enterprise Zone Agreement with JBG Enterprise, LLC and America’s Floor Source, LLC (collectively, referred to as “enterprise”), and to direct the Director of the Department of Development to notify, as necessary, the local and state tax authorities of the dissolution. ($0.00)

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  9. Consent
    Ordinance

    To dedicate a tract of real property owned by the City of Columbus as road right-of-way; to name said public right-of way as Olentangy River Road. ($0.00)

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  10. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents necessary for the transfer of a 0.022 acre portion of right-of-way near 1485 Sunbury Rd to Husam Abu-Obeid. ($0.00)

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  11. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract Theatrical Payroll Service of Central Ohio, Inc. for professional stagehand services for events and programs including the 2026 Jazz and Rib Fest and 2026 CBUS Soul Fest; to authorize the expenditure of $78,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund and to waive competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code. ($78,000.00)

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  12. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to exercise an option to renew the contract for year two (2) and add funding in the amount of $54,000.00, with Event Approvals, Inc. to provide permit management system and application services for the Office of Special Events; to authorize the expenditure of $54,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund. ($54,000.00)

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  13. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Springfield Acme Electric Co. for Temporary Utility Services for 2026 Jazz and Rib Fest and 2026 CBUS Soul Fest; to authorize the expenditure of $68,750.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund. ($68,750.00)

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  14. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with GU Event Staffing LLC for Festival Event Staffing Services for the 2026 Jazz and Rib Fest, 2026 CBUS Soul Fest and the 2026 WinterFest; to authorize the expenditure of $68,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund. ($68,000.00)

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  15. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Interim Director of the Human Resources Department to enter into a contract with CTI Audit Solutions, Inc. from May 18th, 2026 through April 30th, 2029; and to authorize the expenditure of $175,000.00 from the Employee Benefits Fund, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the costs of said contract. ($175,000.00)

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  16. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Office of Education to enter into a contract with Learning Circle Software, LLC to provide ongoing technical support for the CeeHiVE data platform, a program necessary to achieve the Mayor’s goal that every 4-year-old in Columbus has access to a high-quality pre-kindergarten education; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes; and to authorize the expenditure of $226,375.00 from the General Fund. ($226,375.00)

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  18. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    This ordinance authorizes the expenditure in an amount up to $1,200,000.00 of HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) grant funds ($200,000.00 from the 2023 grant and $1,000,000.00 from the 2024 grant) from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and also authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to execute a commitment letter, loan agreement, promissory note, mortgage, and restrictive convent with Opportunity Pointe I Limited Partnership for the Opportunity Pointe I project. ($1,200,000.00)

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  19. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    This ordinance authorizes the expenditure in an amount up to $1,200,000.00 of HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) grant funds ($200,000.00 from the 2023 grant and $1,000,000.00 from the 2024 grant) from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and also authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to execute a commitment letter, loan agreement, promissory note, mortgage, and restrictive convent with Opportunity Pointe II Limited Partnership for the Opportunity Pointe I project. ($1,200,000.00)

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  20. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and increase funding for an engineering agreement with EP Ferris & Associates, Inc., for professional engineering services for the Petzinger Road Stormwater Improvements project; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Storm Bond Fund; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $56,839.94 for the contract modification. ($56,839.94)

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  21. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a professional engineering services contract with Arcadis US, Inc. for the DOSD Storm Pump Stations--Construction project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation of funds within the Storm 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 $1,040,794.17 from the Storm Revolving Loan Fund for the contract. ($1,040,794.17)

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  22. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify the indefinite quantity agreement with JDM Services, LLC dba Frank Road Recycling Solutions for Clean Fill Disposal Site Services. ($0.00)

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  23. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the City Attorney to spend City funds to acquire and accept in good faith certain fee simple and lesser real estate, and to contract for associated professional services, in order for the Department of Public Utilities to timely complete capital improvement projects; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Sanitary Bond Fund, within the Storm Bond Fund, within the Water Bond Fund, and within the Electricity Bond Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $190,000.00 from those bond funds. ($190,000.00)

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  24. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Columbus Water and Power to pay the State of Ohio Treasurer, Department of Natural Resources, for operation and maintenance services and water entitlement costs for withdrawing water from the Alum Creek Reservoir for the Division of Water; to authorize the expenditure of $1,383,585.54 from the Water Operating Fund. ($1,383,585.54)

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  25. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract renewal with Woolpert, Inc. for the implementation of a Cityworks Asset Management System for the Department of Public Utilities. ($0.00)

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  26. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To enact Section 2327.21 of the Columbus City Codes to prohibit feeding deer. ($0.00)

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  27. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To amend Chapter 153 of the Columbus City Codes to provide technical corrections and clarify the role and operation of the Information Technology Investment and Planning Committee. ($0.00)

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  28. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Department of Technology and various city agencies, to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract/Purchase Agreements with Brown Enterprise Solutions, CDWC LLC (CDW LLC), US Laser, Law and Order Technology, and E2 Optics for the procurement of desktop computers and computer-related products; to authorize an expenditure from the Department of Technology, Information Services Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($630,550.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  29. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract for the option to purchase Fire Textbooks, eBooks and Training Materials with John D. Preuer & Associates, Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  30. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into two (2) contracts for the option to purchase Combination Lock Boxes and Trigger Locks with Vance Outdoors Inc. and American Native Contracting LLC.; to authorize the expenditure of $2.00; and to declare an emergency. ($2.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  31. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Facilities Management Division, to enter into a contract with Black Bronco Construction for the Municipal Court Building Restroom Renovation Project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer and expenditure of $100,000.00 within the Construction Management Capital Improvement Fund. ($100,000.00)

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  32. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the expenditure in an amount up to $24,769.68 from the Land Management Fund for the lease of office space at 845 Parsons Avenue; to authorize the payment of the lease expenditures prior to the issuance of the purchase order beginning February 1, 2026; and to declare an emergency. ($24,769.68)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  33. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the amendment of the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer between projects within the Development Taxable Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of Development to enter into a capital improvement grant agreement in an amount up to $225,000.00 with Big Brother’s Big Sisters of Central Ohio, Inc. to continue the renovation of the new downtown headquarters location; to authorize the expenditure in an amount up to $225,000.00 within the Development Taxable Bond Fund; to authorize the advancement of funding on a predetermined schedule; and to declare an emergency. ($225,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  34. Passed
    Ordinance

    To set forth a statement of municipal services and zoning conditions to be provided to the area contained in a proposed annexation (AN26-005) of 167.2± Acres in Madison 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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  35. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Development to modify and extend the existing Insurance Brokerage and Engineering Services Contract with USI Insurance Services, LLC; to authorize the Director of Development to expend funds to bind the City's insurance program for the extension term commencing August 1, 2026 and terminating October 31, 2026; to authorize the additional expenditure of up to $166,149.00; and to declare an emergency. ($166,149.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  36. Passed
    Ordinance

    To set forth a statement of municipal services and zoning conditions to be provided to the area contained in a proposed annexation (AN26-002) of 1.681± Acres in Jackson 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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  37. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion to enter into an advanced-pay grant agreement for $25,000.00 with Freedom Equity, Inc., non-profit organization, in support of a small business development platform; to authorize a transfer within the General Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $25,000.00 from the 2026 General Fund Budget; and to declare an emergency. ($25,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  38. Passed
    Ordinance

    To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the Director of Public Service to contribute additional funding to the Ohio Department of Transportation in support of improvements to Easton Way; to authorize the expenditure of up to $82,860.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($82,860.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  39. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the City Auditor to transfer funds between projects within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to authorize the City Attorney's Office, Real Estate Division, to contract for professional services relative to the acquisition of fee simple title and lesser interests in and to property needed for the Intersection - Roberts Road at Frazell Road-Spindler Road project; to authorize the City Attorney's Office, Real Estate Division, to negotiate with property owners to acquire the additional rights of way necessary to complete this project; to authorize the expenditure of $750,000.00 from the Streets & Highways Bond Fund to pay for the project; and to declare an emergency. ($750,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  40. 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 E. Broad Street Improvements Phase 1 Project, and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  41. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks and the Director of Development to enter into Second Amended and Restated Agreement with the Franklin County Commissioners; to authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks and the Director of Development to amend its existing lease for a 11.75 acre portion of Franklin Park known as the Community Gardens; to authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks and the Director of Development to amend its existing easement of Franklin Park related to park maintenance and operations; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  42. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into contracts for the option to purchase Irrigation Parts with Jerry Pate Turf and Irrigation, Inc., and SiteOne Landscape Supply LLC; to authorize the expenditure of $2.00; and to declare an emergency. ($2.00).

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  43. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize and direct the City Auditor to appropriate and transfer funds in the amount of $147,625.06 from the Department of Recreation and Parks, Recreation and Parks Operating Fund, to the Department of Human Resources, Employee Benefits Fund for two employees transferring from the Department of Recreation and Parks to the Department of Human Resources; to authorize and direct the City Auditor to transfer funds in the amount of $84,849.45 from the Office of Diversity & Inclusion to the Department of Human Resources General Fund for one employee and programming expenses transferring from the Office of Diversity & Inclusion to the Department of Human Resources; and to declare an emergency. ($232,474.51)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  44. Passed
    Ordinance

    To amend Ord. 3304-2025, passed by Columbus City Council on January 12, 2026, to authorize the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Education to allow for expenses incurred prior to the purchase order, starting August 1, 2025; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  45. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Public Safety Director and the Director of Finance and Management to modify past, present and future contract(s) and purchase orders from Continental Office Furniture Corporation to Creative Office Pavilion, LLC, and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  46. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Development to enter into a not-for-profit service contract with The Homeless Families Foundation, a social service agency in an amount up to $90,000.00 for the Vacated Tenant Services program; to authorize the payment for reasonable food and non-alcoholic beverages as part of the standard operating costs; to authorize expenses incurred prior to purchase order execution, beginning April 1, 2026; to authorize expenditure in an amount up to $90,000.00; and to declare an emergency. ($90,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  47. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Development to execute a grant agreement with Community Mediation Services of Central Ohio a not-for-profit social service agency in an amount up to $300,000.00 to provide operating support to continue mediation services at eviction court to prevent eviction, homelessness, and help at-at risk residents negotiate viable agreements in court.; to authorize expenses incurred prior to purchase order execution, beginning April 1, 2026; to authorize expenditure in an amount up to $300,000.00; and to declare an emergency. ($300,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  48. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Development to execute grant agreements with seven not-for-profit, social service agencies in an amount up to $965,250.00 for the Resilient Housing Initiative; to authorize the payment for reasonable food and non-alcoholic beverages; to authorize expenses incurred prior to purchase order execution, beginning April 1, 2026; to authorize the advancement of funds on a pre-determined schedule provided in the terms of the agreement; to authorize expenditure in an amount up to $965,250.00; and to declare an emergency. ($965,250.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  49. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into contracts with West Granville Road Owner, LLC, for the lining of sewer lines for the OSU Airport East - McVey East and West Mainline and Lateral Rehabilitation project; to authorize the Department of Public Utilities to seek reimbursement from West Granville Road Owner, LLC, for construction inspection administration and inspection costs incurred for the work; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  50. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the City Attorney, on behalf of the Department of Columbus Water and Power to modify a contract with Bricker Graydon LLP to add additional funding for special legal services related to the Home Road Water Plant; to authorize the expenditure of $250,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($250,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  51. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract for the option to purchase Fairbanks Morse and Layne Pump Parts and Repair Service with The Henry P. Thompson Company LLC.; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  52. Filed
    Appointment

    Appointment of Lark Mallory, Mallory Economic Development Advisors, LLC,8108 Slate Ridge Blvd. Reynoldsburg, OH 43068 to serve on the Community Shelter Board replacing Michael Stevens, to fill an unexpired term ending 6/30/26 and with a new term expiration date of June 30, 2029. (resume attached)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  53. Filed
    Appointment

    Reappointment of Frederic Bertley, Ph.D., President and CEO, Center of Science and Industry (COSI), 333 West Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215, to serve on the Columbus Regional Airport Authority Board of Directors, with a new term expiration date of December 31, 2029. (resume attached)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  54. Filed
    Appointment

    Reappointment of David Mitchell, Nationwide Insurance, 4243 Trabue Rd. Columbus, OH 43228 to serve on the Franklin County Planning Commission with a new term expiration date of October 31, 2028. (resume attached)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  55. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the transfer of appropriation within the Municipal Motor Vehicle License Tax Fund; to authorize the transfer of appropriation and cash from the Street Construction, Maintenance, and Repair Fund to the Municipal Motor Vehicle License Tax Fund; to authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) and yet to be named vendors for the purchase of rock salt based on the terms of a cooperative purchase contract to be established by the Ohio Department of Transportation; to authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish purchase orders for rock salt; to authorize the expenditure of up to $2,688,125.00 from the Municipal Motor Vehicle License Tax Fund, up to $73,313.00 from the Water Systems Operating Fund, up to $32,258.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund, and up to $7,038.00 from the Electricity Systems Operating Fund for the purchase of rock salt; to authorize the Director of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Contract Purchase Agreement for rock salt; and to declare an emergency. ($2,800,733.00)

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

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  56. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a grant agreement with Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio in an amount up to $1,500,000.00 to enable the Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio to be the Designated Organization as defined in the Columbus City Codes and to make available free full legal representation to unrepresented tenants facing eviction from their homes at Franklin County Municipal Court; to authorize the expenditure in an amount up to $1,500,000.00; to authorize reimbursement of expenses incurred prior to execution of the purchase order beginning March 1, 2026; and declare an emergency. ($1,500,000.00)

    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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  57. Passed
    Ordinance

    To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds within the Street and Highway Improvement Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a contract modification with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. in connection with the Intersection - Hilliard Rome Road at Renner Road project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,000,000.00 from the Street and Highway Improvement Fund to pay for the project. ($1,000,000.00)

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

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  58. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a planned renewal and modification with Ohio Mulch Supply, Inc. and Quasar Energy Group LLC-North Tree Farm for the Deep Row Hybrid Poplar Tree Farm #2 Program; to authorize the expenditure of $3,200,000.00 from the Sanitary Sewerage Operating Fund. ($3,200,000.00)

    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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  59. Passed
    Ordinance

    To accept various deeds for parcels of real property to be used as road rights-of-way; to dedicate these parcels as public rights-of-way; and to name said rights-of-way as described within this Ordinance. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  60. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to extend an existing grant agreement with the Young Men’s Christian Association of Central Ohio (YMCA) through December 31, 2026. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  61. Passed
    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 4600 Kenny Road Sewer Reconstruction Project. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  62. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute those documents necessary to enter into a reimbursement agreement with Clinton Township relative to the City’s Chesapeake Avenue Area Water Line Improvements project. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  63. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute those documents necessary to enter into a reimbursement agreement with the Franklin County Engineer’s Office to relocate an eight-inch water main near the Seventeenth Avenue and Interstate 670 area; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $125,000.00 from the Water Bond Fund. ($125,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  64. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a sponsorship with ULI- The Urban Land Institute (ULI) for an upcoming housing forum; authorize the payment for reasonable food and non-alcoholic beverages as part of the conference sponsorship; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund. ($25,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  65. Passed
    Ceremonial Resolution

    To honor and recognize April 23rd as Granville T. Woods day in the City of Columbus

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  66. Passed
    Ceremonial Resolution

    To celebrate and recognize Kris Jackson for his extraordinary service to the Central Ohio Community

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  67. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to execute an intergovernmental agreement with the Regional Council of Governments for the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging, to authorize a transfer of cash between objects within the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund, to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $3,776,868.44 from the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($3,776,868.44)

    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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  68. Passed
    Ceremonial Resolution

    To Recognize and Celebrate April as Fair Housing Month in Columbus

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

  69. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize and direct the Administrative and Presiding Judge of the Franklin County Municipal Court to enter into contract with Favor Farms Foundation for the provision of female housing to authorize the expenditure of up to an amount not to exceed $97,010.00 from the grant fund; and to declare an emergency. ($97,010.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

    Attachments

  70. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents necessary for the transfer of a 0.036 acre portion of right-of-way near 1567 Richmond Ave to Kirsten Richards. ($0.00)

    Read for the First Time

    Attachments

  71. Filed
    Communication

    THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 2026 New Type: C-1, C-2 To: SHAH 3 INC 4755 Refugee Rd Columbus, OH 43232 Permit #: 08019035-1 New Type: D-2 To: Born on Third Limited Partnership Harlem Road/Maison 6899 Harlem Road Columbus, OH 43081 Permit #: 10012757-1 Transfer Type: D-5 To: Greene Appell Hilliard LLC Pastimes Hilliard 1515 Hilliard Rome RD Columbus, OH 43228 From: 1515 JOES HILLIARD INC AVERAGE JOES PUB & GRILLE 1515 Hilliard Rome RD Columbus, OH 43228 Permit #: 10009545-1 Transfer Type: D-5 To: BICHHU LLC AMARA 229 Civic Center Drive Columbus, OH 43215 From: EVA LLC SPECK 15 E Winter ST Delaware, OH 43015 Permit #: 10015416-1 Stock LLC Type: D-5, D-5 To: FORE HOSPITALITY LLC 3900 Westerville RD Columbus, OH 43224 Permit #: 02815090-1 Transfer Type: D-5 To: 3 Heathens Mugsys Pub & Patio 1040 Rome Hilliard Rd Columbus, OH 43228 From: PWORLEY LLC PWORLEY LLC 1040 ROME HILLIARD RD Columbus, OH 43228 Permit #: 10008967-2 Advertise Date: 5/2/2026 Agenda Date: 4/27/2026 Return Date: 5/7/2026

    Read and Filed

  72. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize and direct the Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter into contract with the Franklin County Board of Commissioners and expend funds for use of the Franklin County Correction Centers for the housing of City of Columbus prisoners; to authorize the expenditure of $2,000,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($2,000,000.00)

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

    Attachments

  73. Passed
    Ceremonial Resolution

    To recognize Michelle May for 37 years of service at the Ohio Department of Transportation and 20 years of exceptional leadership in roadway and traffic safety

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  74. Passed
    Ceremonial Resolution

    To honor the meaningful work of the Ohio Environmental Council and celebrate its 2026 Green Gala.

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  75. Passed
    Ceremonial Resolution

    To recognize the work of The Impact Solar Initiative and celebrate the ribbon cutting of its newest solar project at Bridgeway Academy.

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  76. Passed
    Ceremonial Resolution

    To recognize and celebrate Arbor Day in Columbus, Ohio.

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

  77. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with The Women’s Center for Economic Opportunity in support of their Aspire Business Accelerator program; to authorize the reimbursement of qualifying expenses incurred prior to the creation of the purchase order; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($40,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

    Attachments

  78. Passed
    Ordinance

    To amend ordinance 0548-2026 by increasing the grant agreement with Restoring Our Own Through Transformation (R.O.O.T.T.); to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($100,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

    Attachments

  79. Referred to Committee
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to extend an existing service contract with the Dawn Tyler Lee dba Forrest Street Consulting through August 31, 2026; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

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

    Attachments

  80. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Office of Violence Prevention to enter into advance-pay grant agreements with 12 local registered 501c3 non-profit organizations in support of spring youth programming; to authorize the expenditure; and to declare an emergency. ($156,800.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

    Attachments

  81. Passed
    Ceremonial Resolution

    To commemorate the Central Ohio Restored Citizens’ Collaborative (CORCC) Reentry Week April 20th-24th, 2026

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

Columbus City Council
Agenda Minutes

Filters for matters

  1. Passed
    Ordinance

    To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds within the Street and Highway Improvement Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a contract modification with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. in connection with the Intersection - Hilliard Rome Road at Renner Road project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,000,000.00 from the Street and Highway Improvement Fund to pay for the project. ($1,000,000.00)

    Read for the First Time

    Attachments

  2. Passed
    Ordinance

    To accept various deeds for parcels of real property to be used as road rights-of-way; to dedicate these parcels as public rights-of-way; and to name said rights-of-way as described within this Ordinance. ($0.00)

    Read for the First Time

    Attachments

  3. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to extend an existing grant agreement with the Young Men’s Christian Association of Central Ohio (YMCA) through December 31, 2026. ($0.00)

    Read for the First Time

  4. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute those documents necessary to enter into a reimbursement agreement with Clinton Township relative to the City’s Chesapeake Avenue Area Water Line Improvements project. ($0.00)

    Read for the First Time

  5. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute those documents necessary to enter into a reimbursement agreement with the Franklin County Engineer’s Office to relocate an eight-inch water main near the Seventeenth Avenue and Interstate 670 area; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $125,000.00 from the Water Bond Fund. ($125,000.00)

    Read for the First Time

    Attachments

  6. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a planned renewal and modification with Ohio Mulch Supply, Inc. and Quasar Energy Group LLC-North Tree Farm for the Deep Row Hybrid Poplar Tree Farm #2 Program; to authorize the expenditure of $3,200,000.00 from the Sanitary Sewerage Operating Fund. ($3,200,000.00)

    Read for the First Time

    Attachments

  7. Passed
    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 4600 Kenny Road Sewer Reconstruction Project. ($0.00)

    Read for the First Time

    Attachments

  8. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the City Auditor to make expenditures of $300,000.00 from the Auditor Bond Fund; to authorize the City Auditor to expend $54,000.00 from the General Fund; to authorize the City Auditor to modify a contract with OnActuate Consulting US Inc, and to modify contracts with Microsoft Corporation, and Dell Marketing LP for expanded licensing, processing and storage costs. ($354,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

    Attachments

  9. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Finance and Management Director on behalf of the Fleet Management Division to establish a purchase order with Jerry Pate Turf & Irrigation Inc. for one (1) electric utility cart; to authorize expenditure of $18,510.47 from the Fleet Management Capital Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($18,510.47)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

    Attachments

  10. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Finance and Management Director to modify and extend the contract for the option to purchase Fiber Network Maintenance, and Restoration Services with Harris and Heavener Excavating Inc., and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

    Attachments

  11. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Development, or authorized signee, on behalf of the Department of Public Utilities, to execute those documents necessary to enter into a Fourth Amendment to Lease Agreement for Use of Real Property for Agricultural Purposes with Radcliff Ventures LLC; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

    Attachments

  12. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Board of Health to enter into contracts with (2) qualified vendors: Equitas Health, Inc. and Knupp & Watson & Wallman, Inc. for services for the period April 1, 2026 through September 29, 2026; to authorize the Board of Health to modify those contracts if portions of previously appropriated and encumbered funds are unused, and reallocate unused funds amongst the initial vendors without the need for additional legislation for Doxycycline Post-Exposure Prophylaxis Implementation Study grant program for the provision of services allowable under the grant; to authorize the expenditure of $183,000.00 from the Health Department Grants Fund to pay the costs thereof; and to declare an emergency. ($183,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

    Attachments

  13. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Board of Health to accept funds from the Michigan Public Health Institute (MPHI) and any additional funds for the 2026 Leaders Transforming Public Health Systems 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 2026 Leaders Transforming Public Health Systems Grant; and to declare an emergency. ($7,500.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

    Attachments

  14. Passed
    Ordinance

    To repeal Ordinance No. 2173-2025 in its entirety due to an error in interpreting the terms of the underlying grant that funded the contract with Emergency Networking, Inc.; to authorize the City Auditor to cancel the Auditor’s Certificate associated with Ordinance No. 2173-2025; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  15. Passed
    Ordinance

    To repeal Ordinance No. 0557-2026 in its entirety due to repeal in its entirety of the underlying ordinance that it amended; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  16. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the City Auditor to create a new subfund named the Registry Program Subfund within the City’s Special Purpose Fund to account for Registry Program activities; to authorize the appropriation of any funds deposited into such subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  17. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Service to modify and extend the contract with Routeware, Inc. for Street Equipment-Refuse Data Collection System software; to authorize the expenditure of up to $365,000.00 from the Division of Refuse Collection General Fund operating budget to pay for this contract; and to declare an emergency. ($365,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

    Attachments

  18. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the City Attorney to spend City funds to acquire and accept in good faith certain fee simple and lesser real estate located in the vicinity of the west side of Lockbourne Road between Moler Road and Markison Avenue, and contract for associated professional services in order for the Department of Public Utilities to timely complete the acquisition of Real Estate for the Sheldon - Lockbourne HSTS Elimination Project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Sanitary Bond Fund; to authorize the expenditure of up to $10,000.00 from the Sanitary Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($10,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

    Attachments

  19. Filed
    Appointment

    To correct the spelling of Naima Ilmi, 1220 Corrugated Way, Columbus, OH 43201, originally appointed under A0077-2025 as approved by City Council on April 7, 2025, to serve on the Commission on Immigrant and Refugee Affairs with a term expiration date of April 7, 2028 (resume attached).

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

    Attachments

  20. Filed
    Appointment

    Appointment of Abe Van Helmond, 1369 Forsythe Avenue, Apartment 1, Columbus, OH 43201, to serve on the University Area Commission, replacing Michael Kehlmeier, with a new term start date of March 18th, 2026 and an expiration date of December 31, 2028. (resume attached)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

    Attachments

  21. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into a contract for the option to purchase Waste Identification, Disposal, and Emergency Spill Response Services with Buckeye Elm Contracting, LLC; to waive the competitive bidding requirement that the evaluation committee for this Best Value Procurement be made up of an odd number of people; and to authorize the expenditure of $1.00. ($1.00)

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

    Attachments

  22. Passed
    Ordinance

    This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Technology to enter into a contract with Vaske Computer Inc. for Oracle Software Licenses, Maintenance and Support services; to authorize the expenditure of $1,048,972.65 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating fund and to declare an emergency. ($1,048,972.65)

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

    Attachments

  23. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize and direct the City Attorney to settle the lawsuit known as Brooke Wilson v. City of Columbus, Case No. 2:22-cv-4427, pending in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio; to authorize the expenditure of the sum of Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($750,000.00) in settlement of the lawsuit; to authorize the transfer of $750,000.00 within the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($750,000.00)

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

  24. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a contract renewal with The Righter Co., Inc. for Specialty Maintenance Craft Services; to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,520,000.00 from the Electricity, Water, Sewerage Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,520,000.00)

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

    Attachments

  25. Passed
    Ordinance

    To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds within the AC Humko II TIF Fund, Harrison West Recreation Park Fund, Waggoner Road TIF Fund, and Waggoner Road TIF Capital Fund; to transfer funds between the Waggoner Road TIF Fund and Waggoner Road TIF Capital Fund; to transfer funds respectively within the Development Taxable Bonds Fund, AC Humko II TIF Fund, Harrison West Recreation Park Fund, Waggoner Road TIF Capital Fund, and Rocky Fork TIF Capital Fund; to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a contribution agreement and restrictive covenants for the public parking spaces, public infrastructure improvements, and public art and place-making improvements associated with the GreenHouse Gravity project; to authorize the expenditure of $2,000,000.00 from the Development Taxable Bonds Fund, AC Humko II TIF Fund, Harrison West Recreation Park Fund, Waggoner Road TIF Capital Fund, and Rocky Fork TIF Capital Fund to The Gravity Project 3 Holdings, LLC for the costs of public parking spaces, public infrastructure improvements, and public art and place-making improvements including those incurred prior to the purchase order pursuant to the aforesaid contribution agreement with The Gravity Project 3 Holdings, LLC. ($2,000,000.00)

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

    Attachments

  26. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a grant agreement with The Greater Columbus Chamber of Commerce, in an amount up to $165,000.00, for the purpose of supporting small business services and programs; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure in an amount up to $165,000.00 within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to authorize the advancement of funds per a predetermined schedule. ($165,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

    Attachments

  27. Passed
    Ordinance

    To accept the application (AN25-026) of TCG OCP Rohr Management LLC, c/o David Pizzotti for the annexation of certain territory containing 46.8± acres in Hamilton Township. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

    Attachments

  28. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a Development Agreement with the County of Franklin, Ohio, Confluence Community Authority, and NWSL Columbus LLC Columbus Women's Soccer Holding Company, LLC (together with one or more to be identified affiliates, “NEWCO”) to finance and develop certain facilities required by the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) necessary to secure a franchise for Columbus and to deliver certain community benefits commitments from NEWCO, all in furtherance of improvements to community assets and Columbus’ position as a national leader in women’s sports; to authorize the Director of the Department of Development and/or Recreation and Parks Director to enter into any leases with the Confluence Community Authority contemplated by the Development Agreement for the NWSL team’s Training Facility; to waive the provisions of Chapter 328 of the Columbus City Codes; to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute a contribution agreement with the Confluence Community Authority for the City’s capital contribution towards the Training Facility and modifications to the Stadium as contemplated in the Development Agreement; and to authorize the Director of the Department of Development and/or Recreation and Parks Director to consent and file such consent with the City Clerk to add the property of the Training Facility to the new community district of the Confluence Community Authority per Ohio Revised Code Chapter 349. ($0.00)

    A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Christopher Wyche, that this Ordinance be Amended as submitted to the Clerk. The motion carried by the following vote:

  29. Passed
    Ordinance

    To appropriate community authority assessment funds within the Hayden Run South TIF Fund; to transfer community authority assessment funds from the Hayden Run South TIF Fund to the Hayden Run South TIF Capital Fund; to appropriate community authority assessment funds within the Hayden Run South TIF Capital Fund; to authorize the City Attorney's Office, Real Estate Division, to contract for professional services relative to the acquisition of fee simple title and lesser interests in and to property needed for the Arterial Street Rehabilitation - Avery Road project; to authorize the City Attorney's Office, Real Estate Division, to negotiate with property owners to acquire the additional rights of way necessary to complete this project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,000,000.00 from the Hayden Run South TIF Capital Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service, or a designee, to execute a construction contract, or a similar instrument, and any amendments or modifications thereto as may be necessary, with CSX Transportation Inc. to facilitate the construction of the Arterial Street Rehabilitation - Avery Road project. ($1,000,000.00)

    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:

    Attachments

  30. Passed
    Ordinance

    To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds within the Street and Highway Improvement Fund; to authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to enter into a contract modification with DLZ Ohio, Inc. in connection with the Intersection - High Street at Obetz Road project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $350,000.00 from the Street and Highway Improvement Fund to pay for the project. ($350,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

    Attachments

  31. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Pummell Construction Services LLC for the Sammons Park Improvements Project; to authorize the transfer of $270,642.00 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2025 Capital Improvements Budget; and to authorize the expenditure of $270,642.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund. ($270,642.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

    Attachments

  32. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize and direct the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to sell to Sergeant John Blubaugh, 5257, for the sum of $1.00, a police horse with the registered name of “Maddie” which has no further value to the Division of Police; and to waive the provisions of Columbus City Code pertaining to the Sale of City-owned personal property. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  33. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Development, or his designee, to enter into a Housing Development Agreement with the Central Ohio Community Land Trust, to outline the plans and certain commitments of the parties relating to the proposed redevelopment of land bank and other properties located in various Columbus neighborhoods. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

    Attachments

  34. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a contract with Ronald Horton Jr., dba First Choice Lead Abatement, to increase funding utilizing an existing auditor’s certificate established for this purpose in an amount up to $75,000.00. ($75,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

    Attachments

  35. Passed
    Ordinance

    To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer appropriation between projects within the Development Taxable Bonds Fund; to authorize the Director of Development to enter into a grant agreement with Stowe Mission of Central Ohio to provide funding for facility upgrades; to authorize the expenditure of $30,000.00 within the Development Taxable Bond Fund; to authorize the expenditures prior to the issuance of the purchase order beginning March 1, 2026; and to advance funding per a predetermined schedule. ($30,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

    Attachments

  36. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into an indefinite quantity agreement with Potomac Electrical Services LLC for Electrical Transformer and Switchgear Inspection, Maintenance, and Repair Services; to authorize the expenditure of $170,000.00 split between the Water and Sanitary Sewer Operating Funds; and to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Code. ($170,000.00)

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

    Attachments

  37. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a service contract with K.N.S. Services for the Watershed Camera Improvements project; to waive the formal bidding requirements of Columbus City Code; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of funds and appropriation within the Water Bond Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $249,349.43 for the project. ($249,349.43)

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

    Attachments

  38. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with General Maintenance & Engineering Company for the Parsons Avenue Water Plant Roof Renovations Part 2 project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds within the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for this project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $2,344,250.00 from the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund to pay for the project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $2,000.00 from the Water Bond Fund to pay for prevailing wage services. ($2,346,250.00)

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

    Attachments

  39. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Clearcreek Coatings, LTD for the 710 East Tank Painting Improvements project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Water Bond Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,614,938.50 for the project from the Water Bond Fund. ($1,614,938.50)

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

    Attachments

  40. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a contract modification with Prime Construction Management & Survey, Inc. for the Construction Administration/Construction Inspection Services 2023-2025 contract; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds within the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a supplemental loan for this project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $180,000.00 from the Storm Water Pollution Control Loan Fund to pay for the project. ($180,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

    Attachments

  41. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with JLD Construction Services, LLC, for the Krieger Court Stormwater Improvements Project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds within the Ohio Water Development Authority Storm Sewers Fund; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Storm Sewer Bond Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for this project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $2,567,522.66 from the Ohio Water Development Authority Storm Sewers Fund and from the Storm Sewer Bond Fund to pay for the project. ($2,567,522.66)

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

    Attachments

  42. 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 five dump trucks for the Department of Public Utilities from Fyda Freightliner Columbus, Inc.; and to authorize the expenditure of $1,219,054.00 from within the Water Operating Fund. ($1,219,054.00)

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

    Attachments

  43. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities (Columbus Water and Power) to modify a contract with Synagro Central, LLC for the Water Treatment Residuals Turnkey Dewatering Services Project for the Division of Water; and to authorize the expenditure of $12,400,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund. ($12,400,000.00)

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

    Attachments

  44. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a planned contract modification for Construction Administration and Inspection Services with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for the Kreiger Court Stormwater Improvements Project; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $343,576.00 from the Ohio Water Development Authority Storm Sewers Fund for the contract modification; and to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for the project. ($343,576.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

    Attachments

  45. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a contract for Construction Administration and Inspection Services with Resource International, Inc. for the Construction Administration/Construction Inspection Services 2026-2028 contract and the 710 East Tank Painting Improvements project, to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Water Bond Fund; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $526,409.51 from the Water Bond Fund. ($526,409.51)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

    Attachments

  46. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to establish a contract renewal with Buckeye Crane & Hoist, LLC for Crane and Hoist Maintenance Services; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $210,000.00 split between the Water Operating and Sanitary Sewer Operating Funds. ($210,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

    Attachments

  47. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Department of the Department of Public Utilities, to enter into a contract for soil sampling and laboratory services as set forth in the Scope of Services with Ohio State University for the Division of Water Reclamation; to authorize the expenditure of $106,738.00 from the Sewer Operating Fund. ($106,738.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

    Attachments

  48. Passed
    Ordinance

    To enact Chapter 4515 of the Columbus City Codes to create a Registry of Residential Rental Properties. ($0.00)

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

    Attachments

  49. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Board of Health to accept funds from the University of Michigan School of Public Health and any additional funds for the 2026 Region V Webinar 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 2026 Region V Webinar Grant; and to declare an emergency. ($3,500.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

    Attachments

  50. Passed
    Ceremonial Resolution

    To recognize and celebrate April as Earth Month and Wednesday, April 22, 2026 as Earth Day in Columbus, Ohio.

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

  51. Passed
    Ceremonial Resolution

    To Recognize and Celebrate April as Fair Housing Month in Columbus

    A motion was made by Tiara Ross, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, that this Ceremonial Resolution be Postponed to April 27, 2026. The motion carried by the following vote:

  52. Passed
    Ceremonial Resolution

    To Celebrate and Commend the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department for their Annual Earth Day and Arbor Day Event in Columbus, Ohio.

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  53. Passed
    Ceremonial Resolution

    To celebrate and commend Green Columbus for their Annual Earth Day Event in Columbus, Ohio.

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  54. Passed
    Ceremonial Resolution

    To Celebrate the National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc and Columbus Chapter Gamma Alpha hosting the Quad City Founders Day

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  55. Passed
    Ceremonial Resolution

    To Honor and Celebrate the Retirement of Marcia Palof and Thank her for her Service to the Residents of the City of Columbus

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  56. Passed
    Ceremonial Resolution

    To Recognize the 23rd Annual OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon

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

  57. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize and direct the City Attorney to settle the Ohio Civil Rights Commission claim known as Hannah O. Hassan v. City of Columbus, Charge No. COL71 (013525) 03212025; to authorize the expenditure of the sum of Thirty-Six Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($36,000.00) in settlement of the claim; and to declare an emergency. ($36,000.00)

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

  58. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To rezone 2100 HARD RD. (43123), being 5.0± acres located on the north side of Hard Road, 150± feet west of Stoneford Drive, From: L-RR, Limited Rural Residential District, To: AR-1, Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z25-044).

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  59. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To rezone 7801 & 7809 OLENTANGY RIVER RD. (43235), being 5.82± acres located on the west side of Olentangy River Road, 370± feet south of Clubview Boulevard, From: R-1, Residential District, To: L-AR-12, Limited Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z25-038).

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  60. Passed
    Ordinance

    To rezone 6955-6999 HARLEM RD. (43081), being 4.40± acres located on the west side of Harlem Road, 880± feet north of Central College Road, From: L-M, Limited Manufacturing District, To: AR-1, Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z25-054).

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  61. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To rezone 2100 HARD RD. (43123), being 5.0± acres located on the north side of Hard Road, 150± feet west of Stoneford Drive, From: L-RR, Limited Rural Residential District, To: AR-1, Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z25-044).

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  62. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3333.02(5), AR-12, ARLD and AR-1 apartment residential district use; 3333.41(H)(I)(J), Standards, of the Columbus City codes; for the property located at 7801 & 7809 OLENTANGY RIVER RD. (43235), to allow reduced development standards for townhouses in the L-AR-12, Limited Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-073).

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  63. Passed
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; and 3332.13, R-3 area district requirements, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1289-1291 E. 17TH AVE. (43211), to allow a two-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-118).

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  64. Passed
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3309.14(A), Height districts; 3312.21(D), Landscaping and screening; 3332.06; R-rural area district requirements; 3333.18, Building line; and 3333.255, Perimeter yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 6955-6999 HARLEM RD. (43081), to allow reduced development standards for an apartment complex in the AR-1, Apartment Residential District, and reduced lot sizes in the R, Rural District(Council Variance #CV25-099).

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  65. Passed
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.037, R-2F residential district; 3332.18(D), Basis of computing area; and 3332.25(A)(B), Required side yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 427 HANFORD ST. (43206), to conform a seven-unit apartment building with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-131).

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  66. Passed
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3332.035, R-3 residential district, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2930-2932 MEDINA AVE. (43224), to allow a two-unit dwelling in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-127).

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  67. Filed
    Communication

    THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2026 Transfer Type: D-3, D-1, D-2 To: Born on Third Limited Partnership Trabue Rd/Born on Third 3411 Trabue Road Columbus, OH 43204 From: WOODY’S WING HOUSE LLC WOODY’S WING HOUSE LLC 161 E Campus View Blvd Columbus, OH 43235 Permit #: 10012757-3 New Type: D-5 To: BKM CREATIVE GROUP LLC 154 N Third ST Columbus, OH 43215 Permit #: 00727979-1 New Type: D-1 To: Born on Third Limited Partnership Harlem Road/Maison 6899 Harlem Road Columbus, OH 43081 Permit #: 10012757-1 Transfer Type: D-1, D-2, D-3, D-3A To: LATE NIGHT BITES LLC Late Night Bites LLC 5200 Riding Club Lane Columbus, OH 43232 From: LATE NIGHT BITES LLC 5512 E Livingston Ave Columbus, OH 43232 Permit #: 05024342-2 Transfer Type: D-3, D-1, D-2 To: ALBERTA’S PIZZA KITCHEN LLC Albert’s Pizza Parsons 1297 Parsons Ave Columbus, OH 43206 From: GOOD LAND SUSTAINABILITY CONSULTANTS LLC GOOD LAND 510-14 W Walnut ST Columbus, OH 43215 Permit #: 10003927-2 Transfer Type: C-2, C-1 To: Rich Food Mart LLC Gleason Market 1004 W Rich St Columbus, OH 43223 From: KARAM INC KARAM INC 1004 W Rich St Columbus, OH 43223 Permit #: 10015121-1 Transfer Type: D-1, D-3, D-2 To: Starlit Entertainment LLC STARLIT ENTERTAINMENT LLC 1025 E 5th Ave., Columbus, OH 43201 From: KA RESTAURANT CONCEPTS LLC KA RESTAURANT CONCEPTS LLC 229 Civic CTR Dr Columbus, OH 43215 Permit #: 10008241-1 Advertise Date: 4/25/2026 Agenda Date: 4/20/2026 Return Date: 4/30/2026

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  68. Passed
    Ceremonial Resolution

    To recognize April as National Safe Digging Month in the City of Columbus

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  69. Passed
    Ceremonial Resolution

    To honor and recognize the 120th anniversary of Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  70. Passed
    Ceremonial Resolution

    To recognize the meaningful work of Habitat for Humanity-MidOhio and celebrate the historic groundbreaking of the Devon Triangle Multifamily Neighborhood Housing Development.

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  71. Passed
    Ceremonial Resolution

    To recognize B.R.E.A.D.’s dedication to community advocacy and environmental justice through their Earth Day Forum: Our Trees! Our Health!

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  72. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a sponsorship with ULI- The Urban Land Institute (ULI) for an upcoming housing forum; authorize the payment for reasonable food and non-alcoholic beverages as part of the conference sponsorship; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund. ($25,000.00)

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  73. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Building and Zoning Services to modify its existing contract with OpportunitySpace, Inc. for the Tolemi BuildingBlocks software platform and maintenance to renew it for the second year of the contract and also to add the Rental Registry component to the software platform; to authorize the expenditure of $399,000.00 from the Development Services Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($399,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  74. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a Development Agreement with the County of Franklin, Ohio, Confluence Community Authority, and NWSL Columbus LLC Columbus Women's Soccer Holding Company, LLC (together with one or more to be identified affiliates, “NEWCO”) to finance and develop certain facilities required by the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) necessary to secure a franchise for Columbus and to deliver certain community benefits commitments from NEWCO, all in furtherance of improvements to community assets and Columbus’ position as a national leader in women’s sports; to authorize the Director of the Department of Development and/or Recreation and Parks Director to enter into any leases with the Confluence Community Authority contemplated by the Development Agreement for the NWSL team’s Training Facility; to waive the provisions of Chapter 328 of the Columbus City Codes; to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute a contribution agreement with the Confluence Community Authority for the City’s capital contribution towards the Training Facility and modifications to the Stadium as contemplated in the Development Agreement; and to authorize the Director of the Department of Development and/or Recreation and Parks Director to consent and file such consent with the City Clerk to add the property of the Training Facility to the new community district of the Confluence Community Authority per Ohio Revised Code Chapter 349. ($0.00)

    A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Christopher Wyche, that this Ordinance be Approved as Amended. The motion carried by the following vote:

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