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  1. First Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into a grant agreement with the Franklin County Historical Society dba COSI; to authorize the expenditure of $650,000.00 from the Construction Management Taxable Fund; and to allow for expenditures prior to the Purchase Order. ($650,000.00)
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  2. First Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Office of Construction Management, to enter into a construction contract with 2K General Co. for the Old Fire Station 10 Renovation project; to authorize a transfer of $745,100.00 and expenditure up to $5,545,100.00 within the Construction Management Capital Improvement Fund; to provide for payment of prevailing wage services to the Department of Public Service; and to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvements Budget. ($5,545,100.00)
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  3. First Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to enter a contract with Brown Enterprise Solutions, LLC utilizing a State Master Cloud Service Agreement for the annual procurement and/or renewal of various Adobe software application products; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes; and to authorize the expenditure of $324,434.50 from the Department of Technology Information Services Operating Fund. ($324,434.50)
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  4. First Reading
    Ordinance

    To formally accept certain real estate conveyed to the City that is being used for various public purposes; and to authorize the directors of the Departments of Public Utilities, Public Service, Finance and Management, Development, and Recreation and Parks to enter into any necessary agreements, as approved by the City Attorney's Office, in order to address any real estate tax or assessment issues. ($0.00)

  5. First Reading
    Ordinance

    To dissolve the Enterprise Zone Agreement with Advanced Turf Solutions, Inc. and ATS Columbus Investments II, 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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  6. First Reading
    Ordinance

    To amend Ordinance No. 0338-2025, approved by Columbus City Council on March 10, 2025 for the purposes of revising the 90-day period needed to execute the City of Columbus Enterprise Zone Agreement, to 90 days after passage from this ordinance. ($0.00)
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  7. First Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to amend the Enterprise Zone Agreement for the first time for Assignment & Assumption with 0 Outerbelt Street, LLC, to remove 0 Outerbelt Street, LLC as ENTERPRISE and party to the AGREEMENT and to be replaced with AH Columbus, LLC as ENTERPRISE and party to the AGREEMENT, to redefine the PROJECT SITE, and to revise the notification information. ($0.00)
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  8. First Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into an Economic Development Agreement with North Pearl Holdings, LLC and CH Executive Investments, II, LLC to outline the mutual plans and certain commitments of the parties as it relates to the North Pearl development in the University District. ($0.00)
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  9. First Reading
    Ordinance

    To amend Ordinance No. 1533-2025, approved by Columbus City Council on June 23, 2025 for the purpose of revising the 90-day period needed to execute the amendment to the City of Columbus Enterprise Zone Agreement, to 90 days after passage from this ordinance. ($0.00)
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  10. First Reading
    Ordinance

    To amend Ordinance No. 3171-2021 that created the Innovation District TIF to update the “Authorized Superior Exemptions” to the Innovation District “TIF Exemption” each described therein; to modify the commencement start date of the Innovation District TIF; and to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute and deliver a first amendment to the Tax Increment Financing Agreement dated April 8, 2022 by and between the City and OSU for the same reasons the ordinance is being amended. ($0.00)

  11. First Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into an Enterprise Zone Agreement with Georgesville Properties LLC and Aerospace Lubricants LLC (collectively, the “Enterprise”) for a tax abatement of seventy-five percent (75%) for a period of ten (10) consecutive years in consideration of the Enterprise investing a total project cost of approximately $5,050,000.00, which includes $1,800,000.00 in real property improvements, and $3,250,000.00 in machinery & equipment, the creation of fifteen (15) net new full-time permanent positions with an estimated annual payroll of approximately $1,476,800.00 and the retention of thirty-seven (37) full-time permanent positions with an estimated associated annual payroll of approximately $4,090,000.00 at the proposed Project Site. ($0.00)
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  12. First Reading
    Ordinance

    To amend Ordinance No. 1608-2025, approved by Columbus City Council on June 30, 2025, for the purpose of revising the 90-day period needed to execute the City of Columbus Community Reinvestment Area Agreement, to 90 days after passage from this ordinance. ($0.00)
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  13. First Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into an amendment to the Housing Development Agreement dated April 12, 2022 with The Ohio State University to update the affordable housing obligations contained therein to substantially align with those required by Chapter 4565 of the Columbus City Codes. ($0.00)

  14. First Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with SCA of OH, LLC for the Bridge Cleaning and Sealing 2025 project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $370,000.00 from the Street Construction Maintenance and Repair Fund for the project. ($370,000.00)
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  15. First Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents necessary for the transfer of a 0.113 acre portion of the right-of-way near Refugee Road to Whittier Park Limited. ($0.00)
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  16. First Reading
    Ordinance

    To accept various deeds for parcels of real property to be used as road right-of-way; to dedicate these parcels as public rights-of-way; and to name said rights-of-way as Westerville Road and Morse Road. ($0.00)
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  17. First Reading
    Ordinance

    To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of funds within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to enter into contract with Evans, Mechwart, Hambleton & Tilton, Inc. for the Roadway - Trabue Road and Walcutt Road 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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  18. First Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents necessary for the City to grant encroachment to legally allow the installation of the pedestrian bridge to extend over the public rights-of-way of the 20-foot Alley located at the first alley west of North High Street. ($0.00)
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  19. First Reading
    Ordinance

    To amend Ordinance No. 2212-2025 to correct errors and omissions in the text used to accept various deeds for parcels of real property to be used as road right-of-way. ($0.00)

  20. First Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to enter into a grant agreement with Lower Lights Ministries (LLM) in support of the Envision Hilltop Plan implementation; and to authorize the expenditure from the General Fund; and to authorize the payment of non-food related program expenses; and to allow food and/or non-alcoholic beverage expenses incurred after the effective date of the ordinance. ($32,448.00)
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  21. First Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the City Clerk to modify and increase the contract with The Ohio State University for evaluation and research services associated with the Columbus CAREER 500 program; and to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Job Growth subfund. ($61,768.21)
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  22. First Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify and increase the contract with Aspyr for fiscal manager and other services as a partner in the City of Columbus CAREER 500 grant program; and to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Job Growth subfund. ($137,489.79)
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  23. First Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Board of Health to enter into a revenue contract with the City of Worthington for the provision of public health services, and to authorize the receipt of revenues into the 2025 Health Special Revenue Fund. ($93,805.00)
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  25. First Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize and direct the Administrative and Presiding Judge of the Franklin County Municipal Court to accept a grant award from the Ohio Attorney General; to appropriate $12,206.07 from the unappropriated balance of the general government grant fund to the Franklin County Municipal Court. ($12,206.07)
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  26. First Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract modification for the Big Walnut Sanitary Trunk Extension Phase 2 project with Obayashi Corporation; to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to apply for a Water Pollution Control Loan Fund loan to finance this contract modification; to make this ordinance contingent upon that loan being approved; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; and to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $14,000,000.00 from the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund. ($14,000,000.00)
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  27. First Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a professional services contract with S&ME, Inc., for the Upground Reservoirs R1 and R3 Engineering Services project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to make this ordinance contingent upon approval of a loan from the Ohio Water Development Authority; to appropriate funds within the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $4,442,883.00 from the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund. ($4,442,883.00)
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  28. First Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and add funds to an existing contract with Strand Associates, Inc., for professional engineering services for the Community Park/Maple Canyon HSTS Elimination Project; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation within the Sanitary Bond Fund; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $14,991.76 from the Sanitary Bond Fund for the contract modification. ($14,991.76)
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  29. First Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Utilities 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)

  30. First Reading
    Ordinance

    To amend Ordinance 3098-2023 to remove $110,000.00 that is not covered by the loan obtained for this expenditure; and to clarify that this $110,000.00 expenditure is covered by Ordinance 3024-2024. ($0.00)
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  31. First 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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  32. First Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify past outstanding, present, and future contracts and purchase orders with DG Columbus Jackson Pike LLC under parent vendor NextEra Energy Capital Holdings Inc and assign all past outstanding, present, and future business done by the City of Columbus from NextEra Energy Capital Holdings Inc dba DG Columbus Jackson Pike LLC to DG 2025 Retained Holdings LLC. ($0.00)
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  33. First Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a planned professional services contract modification for the Overall Engineering Services contract with MS Consultants, Inc., and to authorize an expenditure of up to $1,000,000.00 from the Water Bond Fund for the contract. ($1,000,000.00)
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  34. First Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew the contract with Resource International, Inc. for Work and Asset Management (WAM) database and system administrative support; and to authorize the expenditure of $100,000.00 split between the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($100,000.00)
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  35. First Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to establish a contract with Quench Buggy USA Inc., for the purchase and delivery of a potable water fountain trailer for the Department of Public Utilities; to authorize the transfer of $90,400.00 between object classes within the Public Utilities Operating Funds; and to authorize the expenditure of $90,400.00 split between the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($90,400.00)
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  36. First Reading
    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 materials and supplies for the Division of Water; to authorize the transfer of $325,723.07 between object classes in the water operating fund; and to authorize the expenditure of $925,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund. ($925,000.00)
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  37. First Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify and increase the contract with Wade Trim, Inc., for the General Engineering Consulting Services #6 Project; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $500,000.00 within the Sanitary Bond Fund to pay for the contract modification. ($500,000.00)
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  38. First Reading
    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 Sheldon - Lockbourne HSTS Elimination Project. ($0.00)
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  39. First Reading
    Ordinance

    To amend a section of the City’s drinking water code, which is Chapter 1105 of the Columbus City Codes, to add clarifying language regarding the scope of the authority of the Director of Public Utilities over water metering systems and to make clerical revisions throughout the section. ($0.00)
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  40. First Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Claypool Electric, Inc., for the Southerly Water Reclamation Plant VFD and Harmonic Filter Upgrades project; 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 loan for this project; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation within the Sanitary Bond Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $12,551,825.00 from the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund and the Sanitary Bond Fund to pay for the project. ($12,551,825.00)
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  41. First Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify an existing contract with i3 Milestone, LLC. by increasing funding for the Customer Self-Service Portal Agent Chat and FAQ Chatbot licenses; and to authorize the expenditure of $198,000.00 split between the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($198,000.00)
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  42. First Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into contract with Woolpert, Inc. Digital Ortho-imagery and LiDAR services for an amount not to exceed $122,641.50; and to authorize the use of $122,641.50 remaining funds on existing purchase orders to pay for the costs of the contract. ($0.00)
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  43. First Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into contract with DXP Enterprises, Inc. for the purchase and delivery of two Wemco model C3 pumps for the Division of Water Reclamation; and to authorize the expenditure of $72,260.34 from the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund. ($72,260.34)
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  44. First Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with Strawser Paving Company Inc. for the removal and replacement of concrete for the Division of Water Reclamation, to authorize the transfer of $451,942.22 between object classes within the Sewer Operating Fund, and to authorize the expenditure of $451,942.22 from the Sewer Operating Sanitary Fund. ($451,942.22)
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  45. First Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the director of the Department of Development, with the approval of the directors of the Department of Public Utilities and Recreation and Parks Department, to execute all documents. as approved by the Columbus City Attorney, to engage in an exchange of 0.017 acres of property with 58 Partners Foundation Church. ($0.00)
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  46. First Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the City Attorney to modify existing contracts with Columbus Next Generation Corporation and Habitat for Humanity - MidOhio to assist homeowners throughout the city who are elderly and/or disabled with home repairs necessary to correct code violations. ($0.00)

  47. First Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a contract with H.S. Heritage Inn of Columbus, Opco LLC to provide hotel services for recipients of the Lead Safe Columbus Program that exceed 10 days; and to authorize the transfer and expenditure of $9,500.00 from the General Fund. ($9,500.00)
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  48. First Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a contract with Morse Transit Acquisitions LLC to provide hotel services for recipients of the Lead Safe Columbus Program that exceed 10 days; and to authorize the transfer and expenditure of $9,500.00 from the General Fund. ($9,500.00)
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  49. First Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Development, or authorized designee, to execute those documents necessary to enter into a Lease Agreement for an 8-year term between the City of Columbus and the Regional Council of Governments for the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging for city-owned property located at 3776 South High Street, Columbus, Ohio; and to waive provisions of the Columbus City Codes Chapter 328 pertaining to the sale of city-owned realty. ($0.00)
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  50. First Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize expenditures in an amount up to $12,060.00 within the 2021 HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) grant and $152,929.00 within the 2023 HOME grant; and authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a HOME commitment letter, loan agreement, promissory note, mortgage, and restrictive covenant with individual homebuyers who access the American Dream Downpayment Assistance (ADDI) program. ($164,989.00)
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  51. First Reading
    Ordinance

    To adopt a new Combined Development Related Fee Schedule for the Departments of Building and Zoning Services, Public Service, and Public Safety. ($0.00)
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  52. First Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a Housing Development Agreement (HDA) with D.R. Horton-Indiana LLC for the Lansdowne Farm and Orchard Lakes Development Projects; to repeal Ordinance No. 0423-2025. ($0.00)

  53. First Reading
    Ordinance

    To amend sections of Chapter 4565 of the Columbus City Codes to enhance administrative efficiency in the Residential Tax Incentive Program by recognizing Qualifying Development Projects and Qualifying Programs; to standardize description of the Residential Tax Incentive; and to standardize approval paths through the Housing Officer who is designated as the Director of the Department of Development. ($0.00)
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  54. First Reading
    Ordinance

    To amend Ordinance No. 3448-2023, as amended by Ordinance Nos. 1393-2024 and 1908-2025; to modify the Columbus Housing Community Reinvestment Area (the “CHCRA”); to authorize real property tax exemptions as authorized by Chapter 3735 of the Ohio Revised Code (ORC); and to provide that the City’s existing Community Reinvestment Area Housing Council shall serve as the Housing Council for the modified CHCRA. ($0.00)
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  55. First Reading
    Ordinance

    To amend the Short North Community Reinvestment Area to make modifications to align with the updates located in Chapter 4565 of the Columbus City Code (“CCC”); to modify the minimum investment required to apply for the Incentive; and to amend Ordinance No. 1292-2012, as amended by Ordinance Nos. 2194-2018 and 1884-2022. ($0.00)

  56. First Reading
    Ordinance

    To amend Chapters 151, 153, and 225 of the Columbus City Codes to modernize the City’s information management and technology governance framework; to clarify and strengthen the responsibilities of the Records Commission; to formally establish the Information Technology Investment and Planning Committee (ITIP); and to update the organizational structure and leadership title within the Department of Technology. ($0.00)
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  57. Consent
    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 in accordance with the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Code; and to authorize the expenditure of $119,000.00 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating Fund. ($119,000.00)
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  58. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Finance and Management Director to renew a contract, on behalf of the Facilities Management Division, with Winnscapes, Inc. for snow removal services; and to authorize the expenditure of $250,712.88 from the general fund. ($250,712.88)
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  59. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Finance and Management Director, on behalf of the Facilities Management Division, to establish purchase orders for the purchase of three desktop computers to support continuous, real-time monitoring of security camera feeds at the Michael B. Coleman Building located at 111 N. Front Street; To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreement with Brown Enterprise Solutions LLC; to authorize the transfer, and expenditure of $14,694.00 from the General Permanent Improvement Fund; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; and to declare an emergency. ($14,694.00)
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  60. 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 Universal Term Contract for the purchase of maintenance and support of our VxRail system; to authorize the expenditure of $369,414.53 from the Information Services Division, Information Services Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($369,414.53)
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  61. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology, on behalf of the Department of Public Safety, to enter into a sole source contract with Orion Communications, Inc. for the Workforce Management System; to authorize the expenditure of $67,682.00 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating Fund. ($67,682.00)
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  62. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Department of Technology, on behalf of the Department of Public Safety, Division of Police, to enter into a contract with Versaterm Public Safety US Inc. for support, maintenance, and hosting of the Crime Lab Information Management System in accordance with the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Code; and to authorize the expenditure of $87,805.58 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating Fund. ($87,805.58)
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  63. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the City Auditor to modify and extend the current contract with Huntington Insurance, Inc. for a total of four policies bonding various City employees, elected and appointed officials, and members of City boards and/or commissions; to authorize the expenditure of up to $158,511.00 from the General Fund; to authorize, after execution and issuance of a purchase order, the transfer and management of this contract to the Department of Finance and Management; and to declare an emergency. ($158,511.00)
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  64. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to modify and extend three (3) Universal Term Contracts for the option to purchase Janitorial Supplies with Hillyard Inc , Carmens’s Distribution System Inc., and Key 4 Supply Inc., and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
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  65. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Finance and Management Director to modify and extend a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Thermoplastic Pavement Marking Material with Ennis-Flint Inc; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
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  66. Consent
    Ordinance

    To dissolve the Enterprise Zone Agreement with Hirschvogel Incorporated, 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)

  67. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a grant agreement with Rev1 Ventures for the purpose of administering the Entrepreneurial Signature Program; to authorize the expenditure of up to $250,000.00 from the 2025 General Fund Operating Budget, to authorize the advancement of funds on a predetermined schedule, and to declare an emergency. ($250,000.00)
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  68. Consent
    Ordinance

    To amend Ordinance No. 2039-2025; to terminate the authorization for the Director of the Department of Development to enter into an Economic Development Agreement between the City and Crawford Hoying, Ltd. and/or its affiliates. ($0.00)
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  69. Consent
    Ordinance

    To appropriate and authorize the expenditure or transfer of funds deposited or to be deposited in the Olentangy 315 South TIF Fund, OhioHealth TIF Fund, and Olentangy & North Broadway Public Improvement TIF Fund pursuant to the following agreement; and to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into the Tax Increment Financing Agreement between the City and OP Development, LLC to reimburse for the costs of public infrastructure improvements described thereunder benefiting the developer’s Cardington Flats development on or adjacent to Franklin County Parcel ID No. 010-305900. ($0.00)
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  70. Consent
    Ordinance

    To appropriate and authorize the expenditure or transfer of funds deposited or to be deposited in the Albany Crossing TIF Fund pursuant to the following agreement; and to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into the Tax Increment Financing Agreement between the City and Hamilton Road Apartments II, LLC to reimburse for the costs of public infrastructure improvements described thereunder benefiting the developer’s second phase of VC Acres on or adjacent or Franklin County Parcel ID No. 010-302731. ($0.00)
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  71. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into the TIF Agreement with Vista Village, Inc. for up to four hundred fifty thousand dollars ($450,000.00) to reimburse them for property acquisition, soft costs, and construction costs in relation to the extension of Askins Road within the public right-of-way through the site and Vista Village development; to authorize the transfer, appropriation, and expenditure of the funds deposited within the Brice Road TIF Fund; and to allow for reimbursement of expenditures incurred prior to the Purchase Order; and to declare an emergency. ($450,000.00)
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  72. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the City Auditor to appropriate the sum of $71,028.66 within the General Fund Income Tax Set Aside Subfund; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer $213,085.99 within the General Fund; to authorize the payment of up to $284,114.65 in accordance with the Public School Revenue Sharing Program for the Olentangy Local School District; to authorize the expenditure not to exceed of $284,114.65 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($284,114.65)
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  73. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into three grant agreements in an aggregate amount up to $137,000.00 with the Franklinton Special Improvement District of Columbus, the 5th Avenue and 4th Street Special Improvement District, and the University District Special Improvement District, Inc.; to authorize the transfer and expenditure of up to $137,000.00 from the General Fund; to authorize advance funding per a predetermined schedule; and to declare an emergency. ($137,000.00)
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  74. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the appropriation of $297,500.00 from the unappropriated balance of the Housing/Business Tax Incentives Fund to the Department of Development to provide funds for the administration of tax incentive projects for the 2026 budget year; and to declare an emergency. ($297,500.00)
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  75. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the City Auditor to appropriate the sum of $119,412.15 within the General Fund Income Tax Set Aside Subfund; to authorize and direct the City Auditor to transfer an amount not to exceed $477,648.60 within the General Fund; to authorize and direct the City Auditor to make a payment not to exceed a total of $597,060.75 in accordance with the Jobs Growth Incentive (JGI) Program for the one (1) remaining JGI agreement for which the employer (The Ohio State University) has met all of the requirements set forth in their JGI agreement but has not been paid and thus is eligible to receive their payment for tax year 2024 (also calendar year and/or report year) in 2024; to authorize the expenditure not to exceed of $597,060.75 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($597,060.75)
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  76. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a grant agreement in an amount up to $110,000.00 with Columbus State Community College to provide financial support for their Small Business Development Center staff; to authorize the transfer and expenditure of up to $110,000.00 from the General Fund; to advance funding per a predetermined schedule; and to declare an emergency. ($110,000.00)
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  77. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a not-for-profit service contract with the Neighborhood Design Center (NDC) in an amount up to $318,000.00 to manage all aspects of the Power of One - Corridor and Parcel Intervention Program and provide design assistance and general management to the NCR districts; to authorize the expenditure of up to $318,000.00 from the 2025 General Fund Budget; and to declare an emergency. ($318,000.00)
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  78. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Development to enter into a grant agreement with Junior Achievement of Central Ohio, Inc. to renovate and update existing building and infrastructure; to authorize the expenditure of $500,000.00 from the Development Taxable Bond Fund; to authorize the advancement of funds on a predetermined schedule provided in the terms of the agreement; and to declare an emergency. ($500,000.00)
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  79. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a grant agreement with Franklinton Board of Trade in an amount up to $25,000.00; to authorize the transfer and expenditure of $25,000.00 from the General Fund; to allow for advancement of grant funds on a predetermined schedule; and to declare an emergency. ($25,000.00)
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  80. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute and deliver the Termination and Release Agreement by and among the City, Columbus-Franklin County Finance Authority, Hallmark Dublin Road, LLC, and Quarry Lofts Partners, LLC to terminate the Tax Increment Financing and Cooperative Agreement dated May 12, 2021 and the Declaration of Covenants and Imposition of Continuing Priority Lien dated June 8, 2021; to authorize such Director to also execute and deliver a Release and Termination of Declaration certificate between City and the Columbus-Franklin County Finance Authority evidencing the termination of the declaration; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
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  81. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into contracts with Versalift East LLC for the purchase of (2) Insulated Aerial Bucket Trucks; to appropriate funds within the Municipal Motor Vehicle Tax Fund; to authorize the expenditure of up to $340,766.00 from the Municipal Motor Vehicle Tax Fund to purchase the equipment; and to declare an emergency. ($340,766.00)
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  84. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a contract modification with Complete General Construction Company in connection with the Intersection - Cleveland Avenue at Myrtle Avenue project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $81,322.22 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($81,322.22)
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  85. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute a contribution agreement with the Short North Alliance, Inc. to provide funding for various public parking initiatives within the Short North Parking Benefit District in 2026; to authorize an expenditure in an amount up to $300,000.00 from the Mobility Enterprise Operating Fun; and to declare an emergency. ($300,000.00)
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  86. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into agreements with Norfolk Southern Railway Company relative to the Arterial Street Rehabilitation - Williams Road Corridor - Scioto River to South Hamilton Road project; to authorize the encumbrance and expenditure of up to $12,500.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($12,500.00)
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  87. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize and direct the City Auditor to authorize payment to Blue Chip Broadcasting LTD dba Radio One per invoice approved by the Department Director (or designee) in an amount not to exceed $3,662.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($3,662.00)
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  88. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to enter into a grant agreement with Ohio State University College of Social Work in support of the One Linden Schools Initiative; and to authorize the expenditure from the General Fund; and to authorize the payment of non-food related program expenses incurred starting August 1, 2025; and to allow food and/or non-alcoholic beverage expenses incurred after the effective date of the ordinance; and to declare an emergency. ($152,277.00)
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  89. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Procon, Professional Construction Services, Inc. for the Champions Golf Course Simulator Room and Restroom Renovation 2025 Project; to authorize the transfer of $77,455.25 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2025 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the expenditure of $77,455.25 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($77,455.25)
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  90. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into a grant agreement with the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) to support the Greenways Improvements 2025 Project and accept a grant in the amount of $435,931.86; and to authorize the appropriation of $435,931.86 in the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund. ($435,931.86)
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  91. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Development to grant permanent and temporary easements to the City of Bexley for the construction of a bridge over Alum Creek. ($0.00)
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  92. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to enter into grant agreement with I Know I Can not-for-profit agency in support of a Founders Scholarship; to authorize the expenditure from the General Fund for programming. ($20,000.00)
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  93. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to enter into a grant agreement with Hilltop Rise Economic Community Development Corporation in support of the Envision Hilltop Plan implementation; to authorize the transfer of $222,000.00 within the Department of Neighborhoods 2025 General Fund Budget; to authorize the expenditure of $222,000.00; to authorize the payment of food and non-alcoholic beverage; and to allow advance funding per a predetermined schedule. ($222,000.00)
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  94. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to enter into a grant agreement with City of Refuge GoodLife Foundation in support of Eastland Development for Growth and Equity Incorporation (EDGE, Inc.) in support of the Eastland for Everyone Plan implementation; and to authorize the expenditure from the General Fund; and to authorize the payment of food and non-alcoholic beverage; and to allow advance funding per a predetermined schedule. ($150,000.00)
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  95. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Neighborhoods to enter into a Not-For-Profit General Service Contract with the Neighborhood Design Center for work associated with the implementation of the One Linden, Envision Hilltop, Eastland for Everyone community plans; and to authorize the expenditure from the General Fund. ($100,000.00)
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  96. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to enter into a grant agreement with Greater Linden Business Network in support of Linden Economic Development Alliance for the implementation of the One Linden Plan; and to authorize the expenditures from the Department of Neighborhoods General Fund; and to authorize the payment of food and non-alcoholic beverage; and to allow advance funding per a predetermined schedule. ($194,000.00)
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  97. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to enter into a grant agreement with Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc.- Eta Nu Nu Chapter in support of the One Linden Plan implementation; and to authorize the expenditure from the General Fund; and to authorize the payment of non-food related program expenses incurred starting November 1, 2025; and to allow food and/or non-alcoholic beverage expenses incurred after the effective date of the ordinance. ($50,000.00)
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  98. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to enter into a grant agreement with Directions for Youth & Families, Inc. (DFYF); and to authorize the expenditure from the General Fund; and to authorize the payment of non-food related program expenses; and to allow food and/or non-alcoholic beverage expenses incurred after the effective date of the ordinance. ($18,000.00)
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  99. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with the Harmony Project to provide programming support; to authorize an expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($10,000.00)
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  100. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to enter into advance payment grant agreements with non-profit organizations in support of the 2025 New American Integration Seed Grants; to authorize an expenditure from the General Fund; to authorize the payment of non-food related program expenses incurred on or after December 1, 2025; to authorize the expenditure of funds for reasonable food and/or non-alcoholic beverage costs incurred after the effective date of the ordinance; and to declare an emergency. ($49,999.60)
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  101. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Board of Health to accept a grant from the Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health (ADAMH) Board of Franklin County in the amount of $98,586.00; to authorize the appropriation of $98,586.00 to the Health Department in the Health Department Grants Fund; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer appropriations between object classes for the State Opiate and Stimulant Response (SOS) 4.0 Grant Year Two program as needed upon request by the Columbus Public Health department; and to declare an emergency. ($98,586.00)
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  102. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept funds from the Ohio Commission on Service & Volunteerism and any additional funds for the 2025-2026 Service-Learning Institute 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 2025-2026 Service-Learning Institute Grant; and to declare an emergency. ($5,000.00)
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  103. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the City Attorney to accept State Victims Award Act (SVAA) and federal Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) funding from the Office of the Ohio Attorney General in the amount of $163,586.25 to support victim advocacy services; to authorize total appropriation of $163,586.25 from the unappropriated balance of the General Government Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($163,586.25)
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  104. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Department of Finance and Management to enter into contract with 908 Devices Inc. for the purchase of a MX908 handheld mass spectrometer chemical detection system, with requested accessories and associated shipping costs for the Division of Police, Organized Crime Bureau; and to authorize the expenditure of $79,761.33 from the FY24 JAG. ($79,761.33)
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  105. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Department of Finance and Management, to enter into contract to Harrison Trailers LLC for the purchase and delivery of a four-horse gooseneck trailer, with requested accessories, for the Division of Police Mounted Unit; to authorize the expenditure of $57,912.00 from the FY24 JAG. ($57,912.00)
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  106. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety, on behalf of the Division of Fire, to modify an existing contract with ImageTrend, LLC for a License Management system addition to the current comprehensive records management system; to authorize the expenditure of $66,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($66,000.00)
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  107. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize and direct the Administrative and Presiding Judge of the Franklin County Municipal Court to enter into contract with Ohio Bar Liability Insurance Company OBLIC pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 1901.38; to authorize the expenditure of up to $5,300.00 to provide professional liability insurance for staff attorneys from the Franklin County Municipal Court Judges Funds; and to declare an emergency. ($5,300.00)
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  108. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into contract with Ketchum & Walton Company, for the purchase and installation of acoustical panels; to authorize the appropriation of $82,060.00 from the Special Revenue Fund, entitled the Police Continuing Professional Training Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $82,060.00 from the Police Continuing Professional Training Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($82,060.00)
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  109. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety to accept U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Overdose Data to Action program funding via a sub award from Franklin County Public Health (FCPH) in the amount of $200,000.00; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure of funds upon receipt of annual executed agreements; to appropriate award funds to Columbus Public Safety for expansion of Rapid Response Emergency Addiction Crisis Team outreach activities; to authorize the appropriation of $200,000.00 from the unappropriated balance of the General Government Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($200,000.00)
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  110. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Finance and Management Director to modify and extend the contract for the option to purchase AED Medical Devices and Supplies with Zoll Medical Corporation, and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
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  111. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the City Auditor to create a Special Revenue subfund titled “Court Modernization Fund” for the purpose of depositing proceeds received from court costs; to authorize the use of such funds for court projects supporting the Municipal Court’s transfer to the new courthouse; to appropriate an amount up to, but not to exceed, the unencumbered cash balance in the subfund; to authorize the expenditure of said funds for such purposes; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

  112. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into professional services contracts with Glaus, Pyle, Schomer, Burns & Dehaven, Inc., and G-A-I Consultants, Inc., for Power General Engineering Services 2024-2026; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation within the Electricity Bond Fund; to authorize the expenditure of up to $750,000.00 for the contracts; and to declare an emergency. ($750,000.00)
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  113. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify the marketing and branding agreement with Canvaas Consulting LLC; extending the end date of the contract to December 31, 2026. ($0.00)
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  114. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a contract modification to add funding for the Lead Service Line Replacement - Pilot Program project with Travco; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the expenditure of up to $500,000.00 from the Water Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($500,000.00)
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  115. Consent
    Ordinance

    To amend Section 2 of Ordinance 2845-2024 to authorize a Sub-recipient Agreement - Not-For-Profit Service Contract with the Columbus Region Green Fund to administer a US DOE EECBG grant on behalf of the Department of Public Utilities; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

  116. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a professional services contract with Advanced Engineering Consultants for design of the Circuit 576 and 577 Street Lighting Improvements project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation within the Electricity Bond Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $354,747.63 for the project. ($354,747.63)
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  117. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a contract with The Safety Company, LLC for the purchase of a TV and Cutter Truck for the Department of Public Utilities; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation within the Sanitary Bond Fund; to authorize the expenditure of up to $507,000.00 from the Sanitary Bond Fund to pay for this purchase; and to declare an emergency. ($507,000.00)
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  118. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Water and Power to modify a contract with Deer Valley Farm Supply for the Class B Liquid Biosolids Land Application Program to add additional funding; to authorize the expenditure of $250,000.00 from the Sanitary Sewerage Operating Fund. ($250,000.00)
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  119. Consent
    Ordinance

    This ordinance authorizes the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of Sustainable Columbus, to enter into a non-profit service contract with Solar United Neighbors (SUN) for the implementation of the Solar Co-Op Management program to support the City’s clean and equitable energy goals; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $319,500.00 from the Sustainable Columbus fund. ($319,500.00)
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  120. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Water and Power to pay the annual discharge fees for fiscal year 2025 to the State of Ohio, Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, for the Division of Water Reclamation and the Division of Stormwater; and to authorize the expenditure of $82,800.00 from the Sewer Operating Sanitary Fund and $10,000.00 from the Storm Sewer Operating Fund. ($92,800.00)
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  121. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to extend the contract with Power a Clean Future Ohio for the Sustainable Columbus Climate Action Plan Update. ($0.00)
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  122. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify a contract for the 2022 Utility Cut Restoration Project with Decker Construction Company for the Division of Water; to extend the contract through June 30, 2026; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

  123. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to modify a not-for-profit service contract with the Columbus Region Green Fund for implementation of additional energy saving services; to extend the not-for-profit service contract with the Columbus Region Green Fund until funds are expended; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
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  124. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and increase the Master Services Agreement with American Municipal Power, Inc. by $25,000.00 for participation in the Community Energy Savings Smart Thermostat Program and associated services on behalf of the Division of Power; to authorize the expenditure of $25,000.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund; to authorize an extension of the existing MSA contract term through March 31, 2026; and to declare an emergency. ($25,000.00)
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  125. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Finance and Management Director, on behalf of the Department of Public Service, to modify contracts with Columbus Truck & Equipment Center LLC; to allow for raw material and labor surcharges of up to $188,670.00; to authorize the expenditure of up to $188,670.00 from the Division of Refuse Collection Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($188,670.00)
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  126. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Process Control Computer System Maintenance with Schneider Electric Systems USA Inc.; and to authorize the expenditure of $1.00 from General Budget Reservation; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00)
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  127. Consent
    Ordinance

    To modify the professional engineering services contract with Murphy Epson, Inc., for the Lead Service Line Outreach project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation within the Water Bond Fund; to authorize an expenditure of up to $638,046.88 from the Water Bond Fund to pay for the contract modification; and to declare an emergency. ($638,046.88)
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  128. 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 the acquisition of Real Estate for the Broadview Road 30 Inch Transmission Main; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Water Bond Fund; to authorize the expenditure of up to $275,000.00 from the Water Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($275,000.00)
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  129. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify past, present and future contract(s) and purchase orders from Aldea Services LLC. to LJB, Inc.; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
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  130. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $657,093.00 of the FY 2025 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) as well as the transfer of appropriation and the expenditure in an amount up to $35,726.23 of the FY 2024 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the Department of Development; to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a Subrecipient Agreement - Not for Profit Service Contract in an amount up to $692,819.23 with the Community Shelter Board for the administration of the City's Emergency Solutions Grant monies; to authorize payment for reasonable food and non-alcoholic beverages residents as it is an operational cost associated with shelters and these expenditures are only reimbursable beginning with the effective date of this ordinance; to authorize the payment of expenditures prior to the start of the purchase order beginning July 1, 2025; and to declare an emergency. ($692,819.23)
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  131. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a service contract with Amanda King, dba Spatialist LLC in an amount up to $45,000.00 for the purpose of updating Department’s HOME policies for all programs for compliance with the HOME Final Rule; to authorize the expenditure of up to $45,000.00 from the department’s 2025 General Fund budget; and to declare an emergency. ($45,000.00)
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  132. Consent
    Ordinance

    To set forth a statement of municipal services and zoning conditions to be provided to the area contained in a proposed annexation (AN25-026) of 48.7± Acres in Hamilton Township to the City of Columbus as required by the Ohio Revised Code; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
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  133. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Development to execute lease agreement for the property located at 435 W. State Street (010-042704). ($0.00)
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  134. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute any and all necessary agreements and deeds for conveyance of title of two parcels of real property (0000 E. Ave. and 0000 E. Ave.) held in the Land Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program. ($0.00)

  135. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute any and all necessary agreements and deeds for conveyance of title of four parcels of real property (666 Lock Ave.); (0000 Lock Ave.); (0000 Lock Ave.) and (0000 Lock Ave.) held in the Land Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program. ($0.00)

  136. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute any and all necessary agreements and deeds for conveyance of title of one parcel of real property (836 E 5th Ave.) held in the Land Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program. ($0.00)
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  137. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Development, or a designated assignee, on behalf of the Department of Public Safety and the Department of Public Utilities, to enter into a Second Amended to License Agreement with Cellco Partnership to adjust annual rent to account for a decrease in the number of tower antennas; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

  138. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Development, or an authorized assignee, to execute and acknowledge a Fourth Amendment to the Amended and Restated Lease Agreement with the Franklin County Board of Commissioners necessary to grant the Zoo an extension to the term of the lease agreement for the City’s real property located at 4850 West Powell Road, Powell, Ohio 43065; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
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  139. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    This ordinance authorizes the appropriation and expenditure in an amount up to $352,000.00 of HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME-ARP) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a Subrecipient Not For Profit Service Contract with Southeast Inc., in an amount up to $352,000.00 to establish a team of engagement specialists to provide supportive services for those that are deemed eligible under the HOME-ARP guidelines; authorizes the appropriation and expenditure in an amount up to $28,200.00 within the Income Tax Set Aside Subfund; authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a grant agreement with Southeast Inc., in an amount up to $28,200.00 to provide operational support; authorizes food and non-alcoholic beverages to be considered an operational cost of this non-profit organization; authorizes the expenditures prior to the purchase order beginning December 1, 2025 through December 31, 2029; to authorize the advancement of a portion of the grant agreement in a predetermined schedule; and to declare an emergency. ($380,200.00)
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  140. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    This ordinance authorizes the appropriation and expenditure in an amount up to $264,000.00 of HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME-ARP) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a Subrecipient Not For Profit Service Contract with Maryhaven Inc., in an amount up to $264,000.00 to establish a team of engagement specialists to provide supportive services for those that are deemed eligible under the HOME-ARP guidelines; authorizes the appropriation and expenditure in an amount up to $21,150.00 within the Income Tax Set Aside Subfund; authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a grant agreement with Maryhaven Inc., in an amount up to $21,150.00 to provide operational support; authorizes food and non-alcoholic beverages to be considered an operational cost of this non-profit organization; authorizes the expenditures prior to the purchase order beginning December 1, 2025 through December 31, 2029; to authorize the advancement of a portion of the grant agreement in a predetermined schedule; and to declare an emergency. ($285,150.00)
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  141. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Development to modify a contract in an amount up to $160,000.00 with Evolved Plumbing and Mechanical LLC as part of the Division of Housing’s Emergency Repair program; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of funds within the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of $160,000.00 from the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($160,000.00)
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  142. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a contract with LifeCare Alliance an amount up to $50,000.00 to administer the CHORES home repair program on behalf of the City of Columbus; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $50,000.00 from the Housing Business Tax Incentive fund; and to declare an emergency. ($50,000.00)
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  143. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Development to encumber funds for a contract to conduct a historic preservation assessment in an amount up to $150,000.00 with a to-be-determined firm; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure in an amount up to $150,000.00 within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($150,000.00)
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  144. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a grant agreement with the Tony R Wells Foundation dba The Wells Foundation in an amount up to $9,000.00 to provide assistance to individuals facing housing instability; to authorize the expenditure of up to $9,000.00 the 2025 General Fund Budget; to authorize advance payments per a predetermined schedule; and to declare an emergency. ($9,000.00)
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  145. Consent
    Ordinance

    To set forth a statement of municipal services and zoning conditions to be provided to the area contained in a proposed annexation (AN25-027) of 15.4± Acres in Jefferson Township to the City of Columbus as required by the Ohio Revised Code and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
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  146. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology (DoT), on behalf of the Mayor's Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI), to enter into a contract for the purchase of annual B2GNow software subscriptions, the provisioning and hosting of a citywide supplier diversity management system, as well as overall product maintenance, support, and professional services; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes; and to authorize the expenditure of $139,523.00 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating Fund. ($139,523.00)
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  147. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Office of Construction Management, to modify and increase the agreement with Moody Nolan, Inc., for Architect-of-Record Services for the New Municipal Court Building project; to authorize an expenditure up to $1,646,605.00 from the Construction Management Taxable Bonds Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,646,605.00)
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  148. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into a contract on behalf of the Facilities Management Division with Ohio Technical Services, Inc. for inspection, testing, removal, and/or remediation of hazardous materials from city facilities; to authorize the expenditure of $130,000.00 from the General Fund; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Codes; and to declare an emergency. ($130,000.00)
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  149. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a grant agreement with Rev1 Ventures for the purpose of proving rent support per section 2 of the Memorandum of Understanding and in furtherance of the 2022 Downtown Strategic Plan; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $1,875,000.00 from the Neighborhood Economic Development Fund; to authorize the advancement of funds on a predetermined schedule; and to declare an emergency. ($1,875,000.00)
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  150. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Development to execute contracts with numerous for-profit, not-for-profit, and social service agencies in an amount up to $1,318,319.22 for the purpose of assisting the Department of Development to administer the Accelerate Columbus program; and to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of funds an amount up to $428,579.72 within the Income Tax Set Aside Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $889,739.50 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,318,319.22)
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  151. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to appropriate $1,000,000.00 from the unappropriated balance of the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund for the provision of home and community-based services for older adult residents; and to declare an emergency. ($1,000,000.00)
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  152. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize and direct the Board of Health to enter into a supply contract with International Identification DBA National Band & Tag Company for the purchase of rabies vaccination tags; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Code; to authorize an expenditure from the Health Special Revenue Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($12,840.00)
    Attachments

  153. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize and direct the Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter into contract with Alina Sharafutdinova DBA Village Venture LLC, for grant management services for the RREACT program; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code; to authorize an expenditure of $96,556.00 from the General Government Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($96,556.00)
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  154. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize and direct the City Attorney to settle the lawsuit known as Samuel McKenzie v. City of Columbus, Case No. 2:23-cv-2999, pending in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio; to authorize the expenditure of the sum of Forty Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($40,000.00) in settlement of the lawsuit; and to declare an emergency. ($40,000.00)

  155. 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 Jackson Pike Water Reclamation Plant Dewatering Improvements project; to authorize the appropriation of 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 $3,132,414.00 from the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund for the contract. ($3,132,414.00)
    Attachments

  156. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a professional engineering services contract with HDR Engineering, Inc. for the Southerly Water Reclamation Plant Dewatering Improvements project; to authorize the appropriation of 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 $3,446,125.60 from the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund for the contract. ($3,446,125.60)
    Attachments

  157. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Capital Electric Line Builders for the Smart Lighting Phase 2 LED Conversions project; to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to apply for, accept, and execute documents necessary to enter into a grant agreement with the State of Ohio Department of Development and to repay any unused grant funds; to appropriate funds; to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,339,261.54 from the Electricity Bond Fund and the Electricity Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,339,261.54)
    Attachments

  158. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the expenditure of $2,000,000.00 or so much thereof as may be necessary from the Division of Refuse Collection General Fund to pay waste disposal tipping fees for the Division of Refuse Collection; to authorize the Director of Public Service to establish an encumbrance of $2,000,000.00 to pay refuse tipping fees to the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio for the Division of Refuse Collection pursuant to an existing lease agreement; and to declare an emergency. ($2,000,000.00)
    Attachments

  159. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize and direct the City Auditor to appropriate and transfer funds from the Special Purpose - PFAS Settlement Fund to the Department of Public Utilities, Water Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($11,177,600.69)
    Attachments

  160. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract for the purchase of materials and services for the Safe and Clean Corridors Street Lighting Conversion for the Department of Public Utilities from W.W. Grainger, Inc., Loeb Electric Company, Crescent Electric Supply Company, Utility Supply Company, Springfield Electric Supply Company, and New River Electrical Corporation; to authorize an expenditure of up to $1,250,000.00 from the Electricity Bond Fund to pay for the equipment: and to declare an emergency. ($1,250,000.00)
    Attachments

  161. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish purchase orders and associate purchase agreements with multiple vendors for the purchase of refuse collection containers and parts from Tank Holding Corp dba Snyder Industries Inc., IPL North America Inc., and Rehrig Pacific; to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,007,592.00 from the Refuse Bond Fund for the purchase of these containers and parts; and to declare an emergency. ($1,007,592.00)
    Attachments

  162. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the City Attorney, on behalf of the Director of the Department of Public Utilities, to enter into a contract for special legal counsel and professional services with Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP; to authorize the expenditure of $469,953.75 split among the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of City Code; and to declare an emergency. ($469,953.75)
    Attachments

  163. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Development with the approval by Columbus City Council to approve the forgiveness of individual loans to homeowners who meet the eligibility requirements of the program, the current request for forgiveness is approximately $1,766,587.33, which will remove the burden of these qualifying homeowners and help support housing stability, and will lower the City’s expenses with AmeriNational who manages these loans on our behalf; and declare an emergency. ($1,766,587.33)
    Attachments

  164. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Department of Development to execute a funding agreement in an amount up to $10,000,000.00 with the Central Ohio Community Land Trust to develop affordable housing; to authorize the expenditure of up to $10,000,000.00 from the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; to authorize advancement of funds on a predetermined schedule; to authorize reimbursement of expenses incurred prior to the purchase order; and to declare an emergency. ($10,000,000.00)
    Attachments

  165. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the appropriation of $1,795,428.00 from the unappropriated balance of the Land Management Fund to the Department of Development to provide funds for the administration of the Real Estate and Land Redevelopment Division for budget year 2026; and to declare an emergency. ($1,795,428.00)
    Attachments

  166. First Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Elite Excavating Co. of Ohio, Inc., for the Jermain Drive Area Water Line Improvements Project; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $5,809,493.25 from the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund for the contract; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for the project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $2,000.00 from the Water Bond Fund to pay for prevailing wage services. ($5,811,493.25)
    Attachments

  167. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To rezone 5371 BACHMAN RD. (43110), being 99.7± acres located on the south side of Bachman Road, 2,770 Feet from the intersection of Bachman and Winchester Pike, From: NG, Neighborhood General District and NE, Neighborhood Edge District, To: PUD-6, Planned Unit Development District and L-ARLD, Limited Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z24-016).
    Attachments

  168. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To rezone 464 RATHMELL RD. (43137), being 17.1± acres located on the north side of Rathmell Road, 260± feet east of Fosterson Drive, From: R, Residential District, To: L-ARLD, Limited Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z25-051).
    Attachments

  169. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To amend Ordinance #2733-2015, passed December 7, 2015 (Z14-010), for property located at 4986 AVERY RD. (43016), by repealing Sections 1 and 3 and replacing with new Sections 1 and 3 to modify commitments regarding maximum unit count and building design elements for a property in the L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District (Rezoning Amendment #Z14-010A).
    Attachments

  170. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.037, R-2F residential district; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3321.05(B)(2), Vision clearance; 3332.14, R-2F area district requirements; 3332.18(D), Basis of computing area; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1110 & 1112 S. WASHINGTON AVE. (43206), to allow two, two-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-078).
    Attachments

  171. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.26(A), Minimum side yard permitted; 3332.27, Rear yard; 3333.255, Perimeter yard; and 3333.35(G), Private garage, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 464 RATHMELL RD. (43137), to allow reduced development standards for a religious facility in the R, Rural District and an apartment complex in the L-ARLD, Limited Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-097).
    Attachments

  172. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.039, R-4 residential district; 3321.07(B), Landscaping; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.15, R-4 area district requirements; 3332.18(D), Basis of computing area; 3332.19, Fronting; 3332.25(B), Maximum side yard required; 3332.26, Minimum side yard permitted; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 69 CHICAGO AVE. (43222), to allow two single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-4, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-014).
    Attachments

  173. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.039, R-4 residential district; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.15, R-4 area district requirements; 3332.18(D), Basis of computing area; 3332.25(B), Maximum side yard required; 3332.26, Minimum side yard permitted; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 110 CHICAGO AVE. (43222), to allow a two-unit dwelling and a single-unit dwelling on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-4, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-013).
    Attachments

  174. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Columbus City Attorney to accept $166,650.00 in grant funding from the Franklin County Board of Commissioners to continue implementation of the county-wide Blueprint for Safety Interagency Domestic Response initiative through December 31, 2026; to authorize the appropriation of $166,650.00 in the general government grant fund; and to declare an emergency. ($166,650.00)
    Attachments

  175. In Council
    Communication

    THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 3, 2025 Stock Type: D-5J, D6 To: Beer Barrell Inc 3993 Morse Crossing Columbus, OH 43219 Permit #: 00573614-7 Transfer Type: D-5J To: Herson Group LLC 6136 Busch Blvd Columbus, OH 43229 From: Cedeira LLC Cedeira LLC 6136 Busch Blvd Columbus, OH 43229 Permit #: 10009954-1 New Type: D5 To: 2179 Quarry Trails Holdings LLC 2179 Quarry Trails Dr Columbus, OH 43215 Permit #: 09057899-2 New Type: D3, D1, D6 To: AJS Tacos LLC AJS Tacos 3307 Sullivant Ave Columbus, OH 43204 Permit #: 10008777-1 New Type: C1 To: Berry Supplies Ltd 1889 Sullivant Ave Columbus, OH 43223 Permit #: 10010843-2 New Type: D2 To: Boombox LLC Boombox McDowell 188 McDowell St Columbus, OH 43215 Permit #: 10004168-1 New Type: D2 To: North Broadway High 3400 N High St 1st Fl Columbus, OH 43202 Permit #: 06441877-2 Transfer Type: D1 To: JWIF LLC 97 Stygler Rd Columbus, OH 43230 From: JWID LLC JWIF LLC 2060 N High St Columbus, OH 43201 Permit #: 04183645-3 Advertise Date: 12/13/25 Agenda Date: 12/8/25 Return Date: 12/18/25

  176. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To rezone 3812 E. POWELL RD. (43035), being 1.49± acres located on the west side of East Powell Road, 320± feet east of Worthington Road, From: R, Rural District, To: C-4, Commercial District (Rezoning #Z25-039).
    Attachments

  177. First Reading
    Ordinance

    To repeal and replace various sections of the Columbus City Codes to clarify that City of Columbus officials, agencies, departments, agents, and contractors are not required to obtain a certificate of appropriateness (“COA”) from any historic architectural review commission or other commission with COA authority when performing work in the right-of-way, in response to the contrary interpretation of the Columbus City Codes as detailed in the Magistrate’s Decision filed September 22, 2025 and Entry Adopting Magistrate’s and Granting Preliminary Injunction filed September 29, 2025 in the case German Village Society, Inc., et al. v. City of Columbus, et al. (Franklin County Court of Common Pleas Case No. 25CV7368)
    Attachments

  179. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the transfer of appropriation within the Street Construction, Maintenance and Repair Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a contribution agreement with the Greater Columbus Arts Council in support of the Mothers of Murdered Columbus Children Art Memorial Installation; to accept, on behalf of the City, title and ownership of the completed Artwork and add it to the City’s public art collection upon final acceptance and required approvals; to authorize the expenditure of up to $80,000.00 within the Street Construction, Maintenance, and Repair Fund and General Revenue Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($80,000.00)
    Attachments

  181. First Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute an Operating and Maintenance Agreement with the Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority and the Board of County Commissioners of Franklin County, Ohio, for the maintenance, upkeep, and improvement of Nationwide Arena. ($0.00)

  182. First Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize an amendment to the City’s allocation of the share of the Casino Tax Revenues from the State of Ohio for 2026 and each year thereafter. ($0.00)

  183. First Reading
    Ordinance

    To amend and enact various provisions of Chapter 376 of the Columbus City Code in order to strengthen the levying, collection, and allocation of admissions tax for facility stabilization receipts. ($0.00)
    Attachments

  184. Consent
    Ceremonial Resolution

    To recognize and celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Milo-Grogan Area Commission and its continued service to the residents of the Milo-Grogan community.

  185. Consent
    Ceremonial Resolution

    To recognize the 10th anniversary of the Greater Southeast Area Commission and its dedication to supporting and representing the Greater Southeast community.

  186. First Reading
    Ordinance

    To enact and amend various sections of Title 21 of the Columbus City Codes to modernize the sections of code that govern parking infractions within the Department of Public Service and to further define and establish parking rules and regulations.
    Attachments

  187. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize and direct the City Auditor to authorize payment to various vendors for services rendered as part of City Council's Public Safety Week per the invoices approved by the Department Director (or designee) in an amount not to exceed $24,389.80; to authorize the expenditure of $24,389.80 from the General Fund, Public Safety Initiatives Subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($24,389.80).
    Attachments

  188. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize and direct the City Auditor to provide for the transfer of $5,295,000.00 within the general fund; to increase appropriations of $977,880.00 in the E-911 Fund and $1,100,000.00 in the Sustainable Columbus Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($7,372,880.00)
    Attachments

  189. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director on behalf of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into a loan agreement and promissory note with Maryhaven Inc.to provide funding for operational support; to authorize the appropriation of $1,000,000.00 within the Opiod Recovery Fund; to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,000,000.00 from the Opiod Recovery Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,000,000.00).
    Attachments

Zoning Committee
Agenda

Filters for matters

  1. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To amend Ordinance #2733-2015, passed December 7, 2015 (Z14-010), for property located at 4986 AVERY RD. (43016), by repealing Sections 1 and 3 and replacing with new Sections 1 and 3 to modify commitments regarding maximum unit count and building design elements for a property in the L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District (Rezoning Amendment #Z14-010A).
    Attachments

  2. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.039, R-4 residential district; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.15, R-4 area district requirements; 3332.18(D), Basis of computing area; 3332.25(B), Maximum side yard required; 3332.26, Minimum side yard permitted; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 110 CHICAGO AVE. (43222), to allow a two-unit dwelling and a single-unit dwelling on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-4, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-013).
    Attachments

  3. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.039, R-4 residential district; 3321.07(B), Landscaping; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.15, R-4 area district requirements; 3332.18(D), Basis of computing area; 3332.19, Fronting; 3332.25(B), Maximum side yard required; 3332.26, Minimum side yard permitted; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 69 CHICAGO AVE. (43222), to allow two single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-4, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-014).
    Attachments

  4. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.037, R-2F residential district; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3321.05(B)(2), Vision clearance; 3332.14, R-2F area district requirements; 3332.18(D), Basis of computing area; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1110 & 1112 S. WASHINGTON AVE. (43206), to allow two, two-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-078).
    Attachments

  5. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To rezone 5371 BACHMAN RD. (43110), being 99.7± acres located on the south side of Bachman Road, 2,770 Feet from the intersection of Bachman and Winchester Pike, From: NG, Neighborhood General District and NE, Neighborhood Edge District, To: PUD-6, Planned Unit Development District and L-ARLD, Limited Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z24-016).
    Attachments

  6. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To rezone 464 RATHMELL RD. (43137), being 17.1± acres located on the north side of Rathmell Road, 260± feet east of Fosterson Drive, From: R, Residential District, To: L-ARLD, Limited Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z25-051).
    Attachments

  7. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.26(A), Minimum side yard permitted; 3332.27, Rear yard; 3333.255, Perimeter yard; and 3333.35(G), Private garage, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 464 RATHMELL RD. (43137), to allow reduced development standards for a religious facility in the R, Rural District and an apartment complex in the L-ARLD, Limited Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-097).
    Attachments

  8. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To rezone 3812 E. POWELL RD. (43035), being 1.49± acres located on the west side of East Powell Road, 320± feet east of Worthington Road, From: R, Rural District, To: C-4, Commercial District (Rezoning #Z25-039).
    Attachments

Columbus City Council
Agenda Minutes

Filters for matters

  1. Consent
    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 in accordance with the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Code; and to authorize the expenditure of $119,000.00 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating Fund. ($119,000.00)

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    Attachments

  2. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Finance and Management Director to renew a contract, on behalf of the Facilities Management Division, with Winnscapes, Inc. for snow removal services; and to authorize the expenditure of $250,712.88 from the general fund. ($250,712.88)

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  3. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology (DoT), on behalf of the Mayor's Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI), to enter into a contract for the purchase of annual B2GNow software subscriptions, the provisioning and hosting of a citywide supplier diversity management system, as well as overall product maintenance, support, and professional services; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes; and to authorize the expenditure of $139,523.00 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating Fund. ($139,523.00)

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    Attachments

  4. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology, on behalf of the Department of Public Safety, to enter into a sole source contract with Orion Communications, Inc. for the Workforce Management System; to authorize the expenditure of $67,682.00 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating Fund. ($67,682.00)

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  5. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Department of Technology, on behalf of the Department of Public Safety, Division of Police, to enter into a contract with Versaterm Public Safety US Inc. for support, maintenance, and hosting of the Crime Lab Information Management System in accordance with the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Code; and to authorize the expenditure of $87,805.58 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating Fund. ($87,805.58)

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  6. Consent
    Ordinance

    To dissolve the Enterprise Zone Agreement with Hirschvogel Incorporated, 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. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into a grant agreement with the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) to support the Greenways Improvements 2025 Project and accept a grant in the amount of $435,931.86; and to authorize the appropriation of $435,931.86 in the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund. ($435,931.86)

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  9. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Development to grant permanent and temporary easements to the City of Bexley for the construction of a bridge over Alum Creek. ($0.00)

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  10. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to enter into grant agreement with I Know I Can not-for-profit agency in support of a Founders Scholarship; to authorize the expenditure from the General Fund for programming. ($20,000.00)

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  11. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Department of Finance and Management to enter into contract with 908 Devices Inc. for the purchase of a MX908 handheld mass spectrometer chemical detection system, with requested accessories and associated shipping costs for the Division of Police, Organized Crime Bureau; and to authorize the expenditure of $79,761.33 from the FY24 JAG. ($79,761.33)

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  12. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Department of Finance and Management, to enter into contract to Harrison Trailers LLC for the purchase and delivery of a four-horse gooseneck trailer, with requested accessories, for the Division of Police Mounted Unit; to authorize the expenditure of $57,912.00 from the FY24 JAG. ($57,912.00)

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  13. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify the marketing and branding agreement with Canvaas Consulting LLC; extending the end date of the contract to December 31, 2026. ($0.00)

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  14. 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 Jackson Pike Water Reclamation Plant Dewatering Improvements project; to authorize the appropriation of 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 $3,132,414.00 from the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund for the contract. ($3,132,414.00)

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    Attachments

  15. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a professional engineering services contract with HDR Engineering, Inc. for the Southerly Water Reclamation Plant Dewatering Improvements project; to authorize the appropriation of 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 $3,446,125.60 from the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund for the contract. ($3,446,125.60)

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  16. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a professional services contract with Advanced Engineering Consultants for design of the Circuit 576 and 577 Street Lighting Improvements project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation within the Electricity Bond Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $354,747.63 for the project. ($354,747.63)

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  17. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Water and Power to modify a contract with Deer Valley Farm Supply for the Class B Liquid Biosolids Land Application Program to add additional funding; to authorize the expenditure of $250,000.00 from the Sanitary Sewerage Operating Fund. ($250,000.00)

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  18. Consent
    Ordinance

    This ordinance authorizes the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of Sustainable Columbus, to enter into a non-profit service contract with Solar United Neighbors (SUN) for the implementation of the Solar Co-Op Management program to support the City’s clean and equitable energy goals; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $319,500.00 from the Sustainable Columbus fund. ($319,500.00)

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  19. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Water and Power to pay the annual discharge fees for fiscal year 2025 to the State of Ohio, Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, for the Division of Water Reclamation and the Division of Stormwater; and to authorize the expenditure of $82,800.00 from the Sewer Operating Sanitary Fund and $10,000.00 from the Storm Sewer Operating Fund. ($92,800.00)

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  20. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to extend the contract with Power a Clean Future Ohio for the Sustainable Columbus Climate Action Plan Update. ($0.00)

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  21. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize assessments for weed and solid waste removal on properties in violation of weed and solid waste regulations as set forth in the Columbus City Code; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

    Attachments

  22. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Development to execute lease agreement for the property located at 435 W. State Street (010-042704). ($0.00)

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  23. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute any and all necessary agreements and deeds for conveyance of title of two parcels of real property (0000 E. Ave. and 0000 E. Ave.) held in the Land Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program. ($0.00)

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  24. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute any and all necessary agreements and deeds for conveyance of title of four parcels of real property (666 Lock Ave.); (0000 Lock Ave.); (0000 Lock Ave.) and (0000 Lock Ave.) held in the Land Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program. ($0.00)

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  25. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute any and all necessary agreements and deeds for conveyance of title of one parcel of real property (836 E 5th Ave.) held in the Land Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program. ($0.00)

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  26. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Office of Construction Management, to modify and increase the professional architectural / engineering services agreement with Abbot Studios Architects, for the Department of Public Service’s Marion Road Outpost Replacement project; to authorize a transfer of $268,393.71 within the Street Construction Maintenance & Repair Operating Fund; to authorize an expenditure up to $350,519.75 within the Street Construction Maintenance & Repair Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($350,519.75)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

    Attachments

  27. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology, on behalf of Columbus Water & Power, to enter into a contract with enfoTech & Consulting, Inc. for annual software maintenance, support and professional services for the iPACS 5/GovOnline 5 system, in accordance with sole source provisions in the Columbus City Codes; to authorize the expenditure of up to $51,000.00 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($51,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

    Attachments

  28. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to enter into a contract with My Cloud Logistics LLC, for the purchase of additional Bluebeam Revu software licenses and continued maintenance and support services for existing licenses and to authorize the expenditure of $46,800.89 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating fund and to declare an emergency. ($46,800.89)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

    Attachments

  29. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to reserve and encumber 2025 funds from the Information Services Fund and the General Fund in the amount of $349,600.00 for various software maintenance, licensing, and support contracts renewing in the first quarter of 2026; to authorize the encumbrance of $50,000.00 from the Information Services Fund for unforeseen technology supply needs in the first quarter of 2026; and to declare an emergency. ($399,600.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

    Attachments

  30. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the transfer of appropriation within the Municipal Motor Vehicle Tax fund; to authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into contracts with Fyda Freightliner Columbus, Inc. for the purchase of a diesel powered pothole patching truck; to authorize the expenditure of up to $318,819.00 from the Municipal Motor Vehicle Tax Fund to purchase the equipment; and to declare an emergency. ($318,819.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

    Attachments

  32. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into five (5) contracts for the option to purchase Asphalt & Concrete with Decker Construction Co,. Shelly Materials Inc., Hei-Way LLC; Kokosing Materials Inc., and Rap Management LLC. to authorize the expenditure of $5.00 from General Budget Reservation; and to declare an emergency. ($5.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  33. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreement for renovation of the Traffic Management Center with 2K General Co.; to authorize the expenditure of up to $146,753.48 from the Street Construction Maintenance and Repair Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($146,753.48)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  37. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects Consulting, LLC to provide construction management and inspection services for the Case Road Park 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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  38. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Education to enter into a grant agreement with Learning InspirED to reimburse them for certain expenses incurred prior to the effective date of the grant agreement, for their work in organizing and leading a three-day Student-Led restorative Practice Training hosted at West High School in Columbus; to authorize the transfer of $12,000.00 within the Department of Education General Fund; to authorize a the expenditure of $12,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($12,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  39. Passed
    Ordinance

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

    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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  40. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Municipal Court Clerk to modify and extend the existing contract with CourtView Justice Solutions, Inc. for an additional three (3) years and one option year for the purchase of the software maintenance and support services in accordance with the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of $296,480.00 from the Municipal Court Clerk Computer Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($296,480.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  41. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Safety to donate ten (10) sets of outdated personal protective equipment (PPE) to Eastland-Fairfield Career Center for their high school Firefighting Program; and to waive the relevant provisions of Columbus City Code relating to the Sale of City-Owned Personal Property; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  42. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a contract modification with DLZ Ohio, Inc., for the Construction Administration/Construction Inspection Services 2023-2025 contract; to authorize an expenditure of up to $374,667.63 from the Electricity Bond Fund to pay for the project; and to declare an emergency. ($374,667.63)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  43. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Department of Development, with the approval by The Department of Public Utilities and the Recreation and Parks Department, to execute those documents necessary to enter into a Quitclaim Temporary Easement between the City of Columbus and ASMRE Holdings, LLC for a portion of City-owned property commonly known as Delaware County Tax Parcel 317-130-04-001-000, and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  44. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the amendment of Ordinance 0939-2023 so that the Director of the Department of Development may update the loan forgiveness policy associated with the Housing Division Homeowner Services programs on loans closed on behalf of the City of Columbus; 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 Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Department of Technology, to associate all general budget reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate purchase agreement with Brown Enterprise Solutions, LLC, an approved reseller of Microsoft products, for Microsoft Enterprise software licensing and “true-up” costs; to appropriate $3,742,889.20 from the unappropriated balance of the General Fund Income Tax Set-Aside subfund to the Department of Technology; to authorize the expenditure of $135,160.74 from the Municipal Court Judges General Fund and Municipal Court Computer Fund budget, to authorize the expenditure of $3,742,889.20 from the General Fund Income Tax Set-Aside subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($3,878,049.94)

    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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  46. Passed
    Ordinance

    To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer funds within the Development Taxable Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute a grant agreement with the Columbus Fashion Initiative, in an amount up to $1,000,000.00; to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,000,000.00 from the Development Taxable Bond Fund; to authorize the payment of funds on a pre-determined schedule; to authorize reimbursement of expenses incurred prior to the purchase order; and to declare an emergency. ($1,000,000.00)

    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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  47. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Development to enter into a grant agreement with Columbus Downtown Development Corporation in an amount up to $2,000,000.00; to authorize the expenditure of $500,000.00 from the General Fund; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $1,500,000.00 from the Housing Business Tax Incentive fund; to allow for the reimbursement of expenses incurred prior to the creation of the purchase order but in no event earlier than September 1, 2025; to allow for advancement of grant funds on a predetermined schedule; and to declare an emergency. ($2,000,000.00)

    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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  48. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to enter into a contract with Azteca Systems, LLC, relative to the Cityworks Asset Management System (AMS); to waive the formal bidding requirements of the Columbus City Codes; to authorize the expenditure of $165,000.00 from various funds to pay for the contract; and to declare an emergency. ($165,000.00)

    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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  49. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to issue a purchase order to Sub-Aquatics, Inc. for the purchase of five (5) Class 2 Fill Stations for use in emergency firefighting operations; to authorize the expenditure of $54,993.20 from the General Fund; to waive the competitive bidding provision of the Columbus City Code; and to declare an emergency. ($54,993.20)

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

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  50. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Municipal Court Clerk, to enter in a contract with 3SG for the provision of the software maintenance; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City code; to authorize an expenditure of $27,565.74 from the Municipal Court Clerk Computer Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($27,565.74)

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

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  51. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize and direct the Administrative and Presiding Judge of the Franklin County Municipal Court to accept four grants totaling $270,000.00 from the Bureau of Criminal Justice for the purpose of partially subsidizing salaries and fringe benefits for one person in four of the five specialized dockets; to appropriate $270,000.00 from the unappropriated balance of the general government grant fund to the Franklin County Municipal Court; and to declare an emergency. ($270,000)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  52. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the transfer of $1,547,197.47 between object classes in the Water Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,547,197.47)

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

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  53. Passed
    Ordinance

    To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer funds within the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of Development to enter into a grant agreement with Healthy Linden Homes V LLC for development of a 23-unit affordable housing development in an amount up to $5,000,000.00; to authorize the expenditure of up to $5,000,000.00 from the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; to authorize expenses incurred prior to the creation of the purchase order; and to declare an emergency. ($5,000,000.00)

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

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  54. Passed
    Ordinance

    To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer funds within the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of Development to enter into a grant agreement with Columbus Housing Partnership Inc. for an affordable housing development in an amount up to $2,500,000.00; to authorize the expenditure of up to $2,500,000.00 from the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($2,500,000.00)

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

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  55. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Development to enter into a grant agreement with National Church Residences for an affordable senior housing development in an amount up to $2,000,000.00; to authorize the expenditure of up to $2,000,000.00 from the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($2,000,000.00)

    A motion was made by Shannon G. Hardin, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer, 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 Technology to modify a contract with Granicus, LLC for the 311 Response System, OneView; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes; and to authorize the expenditure of $327,257.33 from the Information Services Operating Fund. ($327,257.33)

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

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  57. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Sutphen OEM Parts and Services with Heritage Fire Equipment, LLC in accordance with the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Code; and to authorize the expenditure of $1.00. ($1.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  58. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the City Attorney to file complaints in order to immediately appropriate and accept the remaining fee simple and lesser real estate necessary to timely complete the Bikeway Development-Georgesville Road Shared Use Path-Parkwick Drive to Sullivant Avenue and to authorize an expenditure of $25,984.00. ($25,984.00)

    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:

  59. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents necessary to release a portion of the Outerbelt Street easement to allow for the property to clear title to secure related bank loans. ($500.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  60. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to accept a deed for approximately 27.961 acres +/- of real property located at 1777 E. Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43203 from The Franklin Park Conservatory Joint Recreational District and to quitclaim the 27.961 acres +/- of real property along with an additional 0.863 acres +/- of real property, subject to reversionary provisions, back to The Franklin Park Conservatory Joint Recreational District. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  61. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to enter into a grant agreement with Heart of Job Foundation, a not-for-profit organization in support of a year-long partnership with Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys and to authorize the expenditure from the General Fund for programming. ($12,500.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  62. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to enter into grant agreements with not-for-profit agency EPIC Youth in support of Boys of ICE x Grades + Games School Program; to authorize the expenditure from the General Fund for programming. ($12,500.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  63. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Board of Health to enter a contract with Center for Disease Detection, LLC., for medical laboratory services, for the period of November 1, 2025 to October 31, 2026; to authorize the expenditure not to exceed $563,000.00 from the Health Department Grant fund. ($563,000.00)

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

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  64. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept funds from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, plus any additional funds, for the 2025-2026 Water Pollution Control Loan Fund (WPCLF) program; to authorize the appropriation of funds, including any additional funds, from the unappropriated balance of the Health Department Grants Funds; and to authorize the City Auditor to transfer appropriations between object classes for the 2025-2026 WPCLF program. ($50,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  65. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a professional services contract modification with Black & Veatch Corporation for the Waste Water Treatment Facilities-General Program #5 project; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $1,200,000.00 from the Sanitary Bond Fund for the contract. ($1,200,000.00)

    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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  66. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract modification with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., to add additional funding for the Construction Administration/Construction Inspection Services 2023-2025 contract; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $1,003,805.00 from the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund for the contract; and to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for the project. ($1,003,805.00)

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

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  67. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with Synagro Central, LLC to provide liquid land application of biosolids for the Division of Water Reclamation, and to authorize the expenditure of $800,000.00 from the Sewer Operating Sanitary Fund. ($800,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  68. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a subscription 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 $62,484.00 from the Water Operating Fund. ($62,484.00)

    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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  69. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify the contract with The Righter Co. to add additional funding for the Greenlawn Dam Rehabilitation Project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of cash and appropriation within the Storm Bond Fund; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $493,650.00 within the Storm Bond Fund to pay for the contract modification. ($493,650.00)

    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 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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  71. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to renew and modify a contract with Roberts Service Group, Inc. for Electric Power Systems Maintenance Services to the Department of Public Utilities; to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,760,000.00 from the Electricity, Water and Sewerage and Drainage Operating Funds and excise the first renewal option to extend the term of the contract for an additional year. ($1,760,000.00)

    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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  72. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify the existing contract with Specialized Elevator Corp for elevator maintenance services at various Department of Public Utilities, Division of Water Reclamation facilities; to authorize the expenditure of $69,000.00 from the Sewer Operating Sanitary Fund, to extend the term for an additional year, and to authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify past outstanding, present, and future contracts and purchase orders with Gable Elevator and to authorize the assignment of all past outstanding, present, and future business done by the City of Columbus from Gable Elevator to Specialized Elevator Corp. ($69,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  73. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract modification with EMA Incorporated for the Automatic Meter Reading Project; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $1,200,000.00 from the Water Bond Fund for this contract modification. ($1,200,000.00)

    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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  74. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to establish a contract with DXP Enterprises, Inc. to purchase Rebuild Parts for Peerless Flushing Water Pumps and Pump Heads for the Division of Water Reclamation; and to authorize the expenditure of $72,174.00 from the Sewer Operating Fund. ($72,174.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  75. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the City Attorney, on behalf of the Department of Public Utilities, Division of Power, to modify the contract for energy consultant legal services with McNees Wallace & Nurick, for the Division of Power; and to authorize the expenditure of $125,000.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund. ($125,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  76. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with Agilent Technologies, Inc. for the one-time purchase and delivery of an ICP-OES instrument for the Division of Water; and to authorize the expenditure of $144,995.39 from the Water Operating Fund. ($144,995.39)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  77. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a planned contract modification for professional services with Burgess & Niple, Inc., to add additional funding for the O’Shaughnessy Dam 9th FERC Independent Consultant Review project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation of funds in the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $565,903.00 from the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund for the contract modification. ($565,903.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  78. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to renew the contract with Irth Solutions, LLC to supply, integrate, and support a Ticket Management System for the Department of Public Utilities; and to authorize the expenditure of $38,412.37 split between the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($38,412.37)

    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 establish a contract with Pelton Environmental Products, Inc. for the purchase and delivery of Infilco Degremont Climber Screen parts for the Department of Public Utilities; and to authorize the expenditure of $95,876.03 from the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund. ($95,876.03)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  80. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract modification with Evans Mechwart Hambleton & Tilton Incorporated to add additional funding for the Construction Administration/Construction Inspection Services 2020-2022 contract; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Sanitary Bond Fund; and to expend up to $167,230.50 from the Sanitary Bond Fund for the modification. ($167,230.50)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  81. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with General Temperature Control, Incorporated for the Fairwood Facility HVAC Replacement project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,248,300.00 for the project. ($1,248,300.00)

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

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  82. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract modification for PAWP Hypochlorite Disinfection Improvements with CH2M Hill Engineers, Inc. to add additional funding; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation of funds; to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to apply for and accept a loan from the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account program; 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 $1,533,000.00 from the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund. ($1,533,000.00)

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

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  83. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify the contract with The Paul Peterson Co., Safety Division, Inc.to add additional funding in the amount of $220,000.00 for Installation, Maintenance and Repair of Commercial Fencing, Gate & Gate Controllers; to authorize the transfer of $220,000.00 between object classes in the Electricity Operating Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of $220,000.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund. ($220,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  84. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Water and Power to pay combined sewer overflows, sanitary sewer overflows, and wastewater treatment plant bypass penalties to the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency for the Division of Water Reclamation; and to authorize the expenditure of $60,000.00 from the Sewer Operating Sanitary Fund. ($60,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  85. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Variable Frequency Drives, Parts, Installation and Services with Crescent Electric Supply Co.; and to authorize the expenditure of $1.00. ($1.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  86. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to participate in the Verizon Wireless National Association of Procurement Officials (NASPO) ValuePoint cooperative purchase agreement; to authorize the expenditure of $13,780.00 from the Water Operating Fund; and to waive the competitive bidding provisions of City Code. ($13,780.00)

    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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  87. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify the power supply agreement with American Electric Power Energy Partners, Inc. (AEPEP) to add funding in the amount of $15,310,100.00; and to authorize the expenditure of $15,310,100.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund. ($15,310,100.00)

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

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  88. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with Mid-State Basement Systems LLC, for Project Dry Basement; and to authorize the expenditure of $325,000.00 from the Sewerage Operating Fund. ($325,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  89. Passed
    Ordinance

    This ordinance authorizes the appropriation and expenditure in an amount up to $500,000.00 of HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME-ARP) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a Subrecipient Not For Profit Service Contract with National Church Residences in an amount up to $500,000.00 to provide supportive services for residents that are deemed eligible under the HOME-ARP guidelines at Berwyn East Place; and authorizes the payment of expenditures prior to issuance of the purchase order beginning December 1, 2025 through July 31, 2030. ($500,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  90. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a service contract with the Champion Pest & Termite Control LLC to extend the end date from December 31, 2025 to December 31, 2026, to prevent a disruption in services. ($0.00)

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

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  91. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a planned modification of a contract with E.E. Ward Moving & Storage Co. LLC., to extend the agreement term date through December 31, 2026 as well as update the terms and conditions based on updated federal regulations. ($0.00)

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

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  92. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a contract with The Inservice Training Network Inc. to extend the agreement term date through December 31, 2026; as well as update the terms and conditions based on updated federal regulations. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  93. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a contract with Ohio Technical Services Inc., to extend the agreement term date through December 31, 2026 as well as update the terms and conditions based upon updated federal regulations. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  94. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify two contracts with HS Heritage Inn of Columbus OPCO LLC, to extend the agreement term date through December 31, 2026 as well as update the terms and conditions based on updated federal regulations. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  95. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify two contracts with Morse Transit Acquisitions LLC, to extend the agreement term date through December 31, 2026 as well as update the terms and conditions based on updated federal regulations. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  96. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with the Affordable Housing Trust for Columbus and Franklin County (AHT) for a Building Small event series; and to authorize an expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund. ($20,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  97. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a grant agreement with Erie Ohio Capital CDFI Fund, LLC for the Broadleigh Lofts project to adjust the soft cost allocation originally presented in the agreement. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  98. Passed
    Ordinance

    To amend Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Codes to authorize food and/or non-alcoholic beverage expenditures incurred during defined contract period terms, as part of standard operating costs for non-profit organizations serving vulnerable populations. ($0.00)

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

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  99. Passed
    Ordinance

    To repeal and amend various sections in Title 33 of the Columbus City Codes, entitled “Zoning Code,” to allow Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in all residential and apartment residential districts, to allow habitable space not directly connected to a dwelling unit, and to enact newly defined terms and new sections for development standards related to sheds, utility enclosures, and fences. ($0.00)

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

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  100. Passed
    Ordinance

    To amend various sections of Chapter 1105 of the Columbus City Codes, to enact new water rates and charges for the year beginning January 1, 2026; to expand eligibility for low income and eligible senior customer discount programs; to update the rate schedules to reflect monthly billing, and to repeal the existing sections being amended.

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

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  101. Passed
    Ordinance

    To amend various sections of Chapter 1147 of the Columbus City Codes, to enact new sanitary sewer service rates for the year beginning January 1, 2026; to expand eligibility for low income and eligible senior customer discount programs, to modify the name of the low income discount program, to update wet weather fees, to update the rates schedules to reflect monthly billing, to update meter service charges, to update sewer capacity fees, and to repeal the existing sections being amended.

    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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  102. Passed
    Ordinance

    To amend Sections 1149.07 and 1149.08 of the Columbus City Codes, to enact new Stormwater fees for the year beginning January 1, 2026, and to repeal the existing Sections being amended.

    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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  103. Passed
    Ordinance

    To amend Chapter 1163 of the Columbus City Codes to enact new electric service rates for the year beginning January 1, 2026; to authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to increase the power low income discount, to enact a new cogeneration rate, and to repeal the existing sections being amended.

    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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  104. Consent
    Ordinance

    To amend Ordinance No. 2039-2025; to terminate the authorization for the Director of the Department of Development to enter into an Economic Development Agreement between the City and Crawford Hoying, Ltd. and/or its affiliates. ($0.00)

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  105. Consent
    Ordinance

    To appropriate and authorize the expenditure or transfer of funds deposited or to be deposited in the Olentangy 315 South TIF Fund, OhioHealth TIF Fund, and Olentangy & North Broadway Public Improvement TIF Fund pursuant to the following agreement; and to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into the Tax Increment Financing Agreement between the City and OP Development, LLC to reimburse for the costs of public infrastructure improvements described thereunder benefiting the developer’s Cardington Flats development on or adjacent to Franklin County Parcel ID No. 010-305900. ($0.00)

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  106. Consent
    Ordinance

    To appropriate and authorize the expenditure or transfer of funds deposited or to be deposited in the Albany Crossing TIF Fund pursuant to the following agreement; and to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into the Tax Increment Financing Agreement between the City and Hamilton Road Apartments II, LLC to reimburse for the costs of public infrastructure improvements described thereunder benefiting the developer’s second phase of VC Acres on or adjacent or Franklin County Parcel ID No. 010-302731. ($0.00)

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  107. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to enter into a grant agreement with Hilltop Rise Economic Community Development Corporation in support of the Envision Hilltop Plan implementation; to authorize the transfer of $222,000.00 within the Department of Neighborhoods 2025 General Fund Budget; to authorize the expenditure of $222,000.00; to authorize the payment of food and non-alcoholic beverage; and to allow advance funding per a predetermined schedule. ($222,000.00)

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  108. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to enter into a grant agreement with City of Refuge GoodLife Foundation in support of Eastland Development for Growth and Equity Incorporation (EDGE, Inc.) in support of the Eastland for Everyone Plan implementation; and to authorize the expenditure from the General Fund; and to authorize the payment of food and non-alcoholic beverage; and to allow advance funding per a predetermined schedule. ($150,000.00)

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  109. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Neighborhoods to enter into a Not-For-Profit General Service Contract with the Neighborhood Design Center for work associated with the implementation of the One Linden, Envision Hilltop, Eastland for Everyone community plans; and to authorize the expenditure from the General Fund. ($100,000.00)

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  110. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to enter into a grant agreement with Greater Linden Business Network in support of Linden Economic Development Alliance for the implementation of the One Linden Plan; and to authorize the expenditures from the Department of Neighborhoods General Fund; and to authorize the payment of food and non-alcoholic beverage; and to allow advance funding per a predetermined schedule. ($194,000.00)

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  111. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to enter into a grant agreement with Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc.- Eta Nu Nu Chapter in support of the One Linden Plan implementation; and to authorize the expenditure from the General Fund; and to authorize the payment of non-food related program expenses incurred starting November 1, 2025; and to allow food and/or non-alcoholic beverage expenses incurred after the effective date of the ordinance. ($50,000.00)

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  112. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to enter into a grant agreement with Directions for Youth & Families, Inc. (DFYF); and to authorize the expenditure from the General Fund; and to authorize the payment of non-food related program expenses; and to allow food and/or non-alcoholic beverage expenses incurred after the effective date of the ordinance. ($18,000.00)

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  113. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a grant agreement with the Greater Columbus Sports Commission LLC (or any affiliates, subsidiaries, or parent corporations thereof), the Board of Commissioners or County Administrator of Franklin County, Ohio, and Pro Volleyball Federation LLC d/b/a Major League Volleyball (or any affiliates, subsidiaries, or parent corporations thereof) for the purpose of providing support to the Columbus Fury through the Women in Sports Program of the Greater Columbus Sports Commission in an amount up to $500,000.00; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $500,000.00 from the Neighborhood Economic Development Fund; and to advance funding per a predetermined schedule. ($500,000.00)

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

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  114. Referred to Committee
    Ordinance

    To make appropriations for the 12 months ending December 31, 2026, for selected other funds for various divisions, to authorize the City Auditor to make transfers as may be necessary, and to declare an emergency.

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

  115. Referred to Committee
    Ordinance

    To make appropriations and transfers for the 12 months ending December 31, 2026 for other funds for various divisions; to authorize the City Auditor to make transfers as may be necessary; and to declare an emergency.

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

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  116. Referred to Committee
    Ordinance

    To make appropriations for the 12 months ending December 31, 2026, for each of the several Object Classes for which the City of Columbus has to provide from the monies known to be in the treasury of said City of Columbus, in the fund known as the General Fund, during the said 12 months from the collection of all taxes and from other sources of revenue, the amount of $1,256,877,066.00; and to declare an emergency ($1,256,877,066.00)

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

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  117. Passed
    Ordinance

    To approve Memorandum of Understanding #2025-07 executed between representatives of the City of Columbus and the Communications Workers of America, (CWA) Local 4502 which provides for a one-time lump sum payment to CWA Local 4502 members in COAAA who remain employed with the City as of December 31, 2025; and to declare an emergency. ($809,944.50)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  118. Filed
    Communication

    THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 19, 2025 New Type: C1, C2, D6 To: Hamro Manakamana LLC 2756 Brice Rd Reynoldsburg, OH 43068 Permit # : 10007347-1 New Type: C1, C2, D6 To: HMY LLC 6520 Hayden Run Rd Suite 1 Hilliard, OH 43026 Permit #: 10010268-1 Transfer Type: C2, C1 To: Harrisons Drive Thru LLC 350 West 3rd Avenue Columbus, OH 43201 From: Ziggy’s Drive Thru LLC Ziggy’s Drive Thru LLC 350 W 3rd Ave Columbus, OH 43201 Permit #: 10008489-1 Transfer Type: D2, D1, D3, D3A To: Kulture Café & Bar LLC Kulture Café & Bar LLC 1005 Mediterranean Ave Columbus, OH 43229 From: Lounge 32 LLC Lounge 32 LLC 4309 Roosevelt DR Middletown, OH 45044 Permit #: 10010424-1 New Type: C2, C1, D6 To: 14-0 Cassady LLC 1443 N High St 14-0 Market 1443 N High St Columbus, OH 43201 Permit #: 10010489-1 Transfer Type: C2, C1 To: Menahil Afridi LLC Menahil Afridi LLC 219 W 8th Ave Columbus, OH 43201 From: K Brothers Investments LLC K Brothers Investments LLC 219 W 8th Ave Columbus, OH 43201 Permit #: 10002136-2 New Type: D2 To: 614 Bar & Grill LLC DBA 614 Bar & Grill LLC 240 S Fourth St Columbus, OH 43215 Permit #: 08112386-1 New Type: C2, C1 To: Maher Broad Steet Inc Jimmy Carry Out 2445 W Broad St Columbus, OH 43204 Permit #: 10010595-1 Advertise Date: 11/29/25 Agenda Date: 11/24/25 Return Date: 12/4/25

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  119. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute a HOME Agreement, Subordination Agreement of a HOME Agreement, Assignment and Assumption Agreement, and/or amend an existing restrictive covenant with North Central Owner, LLC; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00).

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  120. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a service contract with Indigov Corporation for implementation of a constituent relationship management platform; to authorize an expenditure within the general fund; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Codes; and to declare an emergency. ($65,420.00)

    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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  121. Passed
    Ceremonial Resolution

    To recognize Lisa Boggs’ 100th Lunch Time Clean-up of Sullivant Avenue and celebrate her as a leader of the Hilltop Neighborhood

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  122. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with Women2Women in support of programming serving female teens, mothers, and victims of human trafficking; 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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  123. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion to enter into a grant agreement with the YWCA Columbus in support of the Restoring Community Conversations Outreach Project; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($30,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  124. Defeated
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a service agreement with Thinkwell, LLC. for Leadership Development Program Services; and to authorize the expenditure of $267,683.75 split between the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($267,683.75)

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

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  125. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize and direct the City Auditor to provide for the transfer of $54,656,908.00 within the general fund; to transfer $2,245,500.00 in appropriations between objects in certain non-general fund departments and divisions; to authorize transfers between funds of $7,009,055.00; to authorize an appropriation within the Recreation and Parks Operating fund, Print & Mail Services fund, and the Property Management fund, and to declare an emergency. ($65,325,963.00)

    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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  126. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the appropriation of $35,000,000.00 in the General Fund Income Tax Set Aside (ITSA) Subfund; to authorize transfers within the Street Construction Maintenance and Repair (SCMR) Fund; to authorize an expenditure correction in the amount of $20,661,971.86 from the general fund to the General Fund ITSA Subfund; to authorize the cancellation of the balance of PO497173 to Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO) in the amount of $6,864,872.77; to reestablishe the amount of $6,864,872.77 to SWACO in the General Fund ITSA Subfund; to authorize the cancellation of the balance of PO497824 to RUMPKE for yard waste and recycling services in the amount of $7,473,155.37; to reestablishe the amount of $7,473,155.37 to RUMPKE in the General Fund ITSA Subfund; to authorize the expenditure of $14,338,028.14 from the General Fund ITSA Subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($35,517,000.00)

    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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  127. Passed
    Ordinance

    This ordinance authorizes the Department of Building and Zoning Services to enter into a service contract with Opticos Design, Inc. for the design and publication of an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) guide for Columbus residents for an amount up to $50,000.00 from the Neighborhood Initiatives Subfund; to authorize an appropriation of $50,000.00 within the Neighborhood Initiatives Subfund; to authorize the expenditure of $50,000.00 within the Neighborhood Initiatives Subfund; and to waive the competitive bidding requirements of Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Codes; and to declare an emergency. ($50,000.00).

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

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  128. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Board of Health to enter a contract with Center for Disease Detection, LLC., for medical laboratory services, for the period of November 1, 2025 to October 31, 2026; to authorize the expenditure not to exceed $563,000.00 from the Health Department Grant fund. ($563,000.00)

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

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  129. Passed
    Ordinance

    To repeal and amend various sections in Title 33 of the Columbus City Codes, entitled “Zoning Code,” to allow Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in all residential and apartment residential districts, to allow habitable space not directly connected to a dwelling unit, and to enact newly defined terms and new sections for development standards related to sheds, utility enclosures, and fences. ($0.00)

    A motion was made by Otto Beatty III, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, that this Ordinance be Approved as Amended. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  130. Passed
    Ordinance

    To amend various sections of Chapter 1105 of the Columbus City Codes, to enact new water rates and charges for the year beginning January 1, 2026; to expand eligibility for low income and eligible senior customer discount programs; to update the rate schedules to reflect monthly billing, and to repeal the existing sections being amended.

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

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Zoning Committee
Agenda

Filters for matters

  1. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To amend Ordinance #1460-2015, passed June 22, 2015, and Ordinance #2912-2025, passed December 7, 2015, for property located at 6000 RIVERSIDE DR. (43017), by repealing Section 3 and replacing it with new Section 3 to modify the building setback along Riverside Drive within the CPD, Commercial Planned Development District (Rezoning Amendment #Z15-006B).
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  2. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To rezone 1037 RIDGE ST. (43215), being 1.04± acres located on the south side of Ridge Street, 200± feet west of Waterman Avenue, From: AR-O, Apartment-Office District, To: L-M, Limited Manufacturing District (Rezoning #Z24-063).
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  3. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To rezone 3654 OLENTANGY RIVER RD. (43214), being 3.50± acres located on the east side of Olentangy River Road, 150± feet north of Colonial Parkway, From: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District, To: L-AR-3, Limited Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z25-032).
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  4. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3311.28(a), Less objectionable uses, 3312.21(D), Landscaping and screening; 3312.25, Maneuvering; 3312.27, Parking setback line; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3321.05, Vision clearance; 3363.24, Building lines in an M-manufacturing district; 3363.27(b)(2), Height and area regulations, and 3363.41(A), Storage, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1037 RIDGE ST. (43215), to allow reduced development standards for limited manufacturing and storage uses in the L-M, Limited Manufacturing District (Council Variance #CV24-146).
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  5. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.037, R-2F residential district; 3312.29, Parking space; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.14, R-2F area district requirements; 3332.18(D), Basis of computing area; 3332.25(B), Maximum side yards required; and 3332.26, Minimum side yard permitted, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 183 N. MIAMI AVE. (43203), to allow a four-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-084).
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  6. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.033, R-2, residential district; and 3312.49(C), Required parking, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1174 ROMONA PL. (43204), to allow a Type A family child care home with reduced parking in the R-2, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-074).
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  7. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3312.29, Parking space; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3333.03, AR-3 apartment residential district use; 3333.15(C), Basis of computing area; 3333.18, Building lines; and 3333.24, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 3654 OLENTANGY RIVER RD. (43214), to allow commercial vehicular access in the L-AR-3, Limited Apartment Residential District, and reduced development standards for an apartment building (Council Variance #CV25-063).
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Filters for matters

  1. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director on behalf of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into a loan agreement and promissory note with Maryhaven Inc.to provide funding for operational support; to authorize the appropriation of $1,000,000.00 within the Opiod Recovery Fund; to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,000,000.00 from the Opiod Recovery Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,000,000.00).

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  2. Clerk's Office for Bulletin
    Public Notice

    Notice/Advertisement Title: Civil Service Commission Public Notice Contact Name: Wendy Brinnon Contact Telephone Number: (614) 645-7531 Contact Email Address: [email protected]

  3. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize and direct the City Auditor to provide for the transfer of $5,295,000.00 within the general fund; to increase appropriations of $977,880.00 in the E-911 Fund and $1,100,000.00 in the Sustainable Columbus Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($7,372,880.00)

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  4. Clerk's Office for Bulletin
    Public Notice

    Notice/Advertisement Title: City of Columbus December 16, 2025, Graphics Commission Meeting Contact Name: Philip Ashear Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-1719 Contact Email Address: [email protected]

  5. Clerk's Office for Bulletin
    Public Notice

    Notice/Advertisement Title: City of Columbus, December 16, 2025, Board of Zoning Adjustment Appeals and Regular Meeting Contact Name: Philip Ashear Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-1719 Contact Email Address: [email protected]

  6. Clerk's Office for Bulletin
    Public Notice

    Notice/Advertisement Title: Certificate of Appropriateness hearing minutes: December 4, 2025 Contact Name: Amaris Lemus Contact Email Address: [email protected]

  7. Clerk's Office for Bulletin
    Public Notice

    Notice/Advertisement Title: Parking Code Public Hearing Minutes: December 2, 2025 Contact Name: Amaris Lemus Contact Email Address: [email protected]

  8. First Reading
    Ordinance

    To enact and amend various sections of Title 21 of the Columbus City Codes to modernize the sections of code that govern parking infractions within the Department of Public Service and to further define and establish parking rules and regulations.

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  9. Consent
    Ceremonial Resolution

    To recognize the 10th anniversary of the Greater Southeast Area Commission and its dedication to supporting and representing the Greater Southeast community.

  10. Consent
    Ceremonial Resolution

    To recognize and celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Milo-Grogan Area Commission and its continued service to the residents of the Milo-Grogan community.

  11. In Council
    Communication

    THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 3, 2025 Stock Type: D-5J, D6 To: Beer Barrell Inc 3993 Morse Crossing Columbus, OH 43219 Permit #: 00573614-7 Transfer Type: D-5J To: Herson Group LLC 6136 Busch Blvd Columbus, OH 43229 From: Cedeira LLC Cedeira LLC 6136 Busch Blvd Columbus, OH 43229 Permit #: 10009954-1 New Type: D5 To: 2179 Quarry Trails Holdings LLC 2179 Quarry Trails Dr Columbus, OH 43215 Permit #: 09057899-2 New Type: D3, D1, D6 To: AJS Tacos LLC AJS Tacos 3307 Sullivant Ave Columbus, OH 43204 Permit #: 10008777-1 New Type: C1 To: Berry Supplies Ltd 1889 Sullivant Ave Columbus, OH 43223 Permit #: 10010843-2 New Type: D2 To: Boombox LLC Boombox McDowell 188 McDowell St Columbus, OH 43215 Permit #: 10004168-1 New Type: D2 To: North Broadway High 3400 N High St 1st Fl Columbus, OH 43202 Permit #: 06441877-2 Transfer Type: D1 To: JWIF LLC 97 Stygler Rd Columbus, OH 43230 From: JWID LLC JWIF LLC 2060 N High St Columbus, OH 43201 Permit #: 04183645-3 Advertise Date: 12/13/25 Agenda Date: 12/8/25 Return Date: 12/18/25

  14. Clerk's Office for Bulletin
    Public Notice

    Notice/Advertisement Title: City Council Zoning Agenda for December 15, 2025 Contact Name: Tiffany D. Friend Contact Telephone Number: 614.645.2814 Contact Email Address: [email protected]

  15. Clerk's Office for Bulletin
    Public Notice

    Notice/Advertisement Title: Columbus Building Commission Meeting Agenda - December 16, 2025 Contact Name: Toni Gillum Contact Telephone Number: (614) 645-5884 Contact Email Address: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>

  16. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To rezone 5371 BACHMAN RD. (43110), being 99.7± acres located on the south side of Bachman Road, 2,770 Feet from the intersection of Bachman and Winchester Pike, From: NG, Neighborhood General District and NE, Neighborhood Edge District, To: PUD-6, Planned Unit Development District and L-ARLD, Limited Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z24-016).

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  17. Clerk's Office for Bulletin
    Public Notice

    Notice/Advertisement Title: Public Safety Committee Public Hearing - Short Term Rentals Contact Name: Pedro Mejia Contact Telephone Number: (614) 645-7565 Contact Email Address: [email protected]

  18. Clerk's Office for Bulletin
    Public Notice

    Notice/Advertisement Title: Public Safety Committee Public Hearing - 2025 Liquor Objections Review Contact Name: Pedro Mejia Contact Telephone Number: (614) 645-7565 Contact Email Address: [email protected]

  19. Clerk's Office for Bulletin
    Public Notice

    Notice/Advertisement Title: December 10th Hayden Run West Civic Association Meeting Cancelled Contact Name: Rebecca Deeds Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-6016 Contact Email Address: [email protected]

  20. Clerk's Office for Bulletin
    Public Notice

    Notice/ Advertisement Title: Council President Shannon Hardin to host hearing on evaluation of Alternative Crisis Response programming in Columbus Contact Name: Jessica Clinger Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-6354 Contact Email: [email protected]

  21. Clerk's Office for Bulletin
    Public Notice

    Notice/Advertisement Title: 2026 Operating Budget: Finance and Governance Contact Name: Jean-Philippe Dorval Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-2898 Contact Email Address: [email protected]

  22. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.037, R-2F residential district; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3321.05(B)(2), Vision clearance; 3332.14, R-2F area district requirements; 3332.18(D), Basis of computing area; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1110 & 1112 S. WASHINGTON AVE. (43206), to allow two, two-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-078).

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  23. Clerk's Office for Bulletin
    Public Notice

    Notice/Advertisement Title: NLAC Strategic Planning Meeting 12/13 Contact Name: Carol Perkins, Chair of NLAC Contact Telephone Number: 614-439-5195 Contact Email Address: [email protected]