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  1. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to enter into contract with Columbus FiberNet, LLC for fiber optic cable maintenance services; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Codes; to authorize the expenditure of $90,653.27 from the Information Services Operating fund. ($90,653.27)

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  2. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with K. N. S. Services, Inc. to provide software, equipment, technical support and maintenance services for security systems for the Facilities Management Division, in accordance with the sole source procurement provisions of Columbus City Code; and to authorize the expenditure of $75,000.00 from the General Fund. ($75,000.00)

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  3. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to associate all general budget reservations resulting from this ordinance and to establish purchase orders with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreement with Fujitec America, Inc. for elevator maintenance and emergency service for the Facilities Management Division; to authorize the expenditure of up to $100,000.00 from the General Fund. ($100,000.00)

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  4. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To accept the application (AN26-002) of Charritos Properties LLC for the annexation of certain territory containing 1.681± acres in Jackson Township. ($0.00)

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  5. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To accept the application (AN26-004) of 6733 Maple Canyon LLC, Attn: Michael Jackson for the annexation of certain territory containing 0.28± acres in Sharon Township. ($0.00)

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  6. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To accept the application (AN26-005) of Wildermuth Family Revocable Living Trust for the annexation of certain territory containing 167.2± acres in Madison Township. ($0.00)

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  7. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To accept the application (AN26-006) of April L. Gates for the annexation of certain territory containing 1.89± acres in Plain Township. ($0.00)

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  8. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to accept and execute a reimbursable grant in an amount up to $1,000,000.00 from the State of Ohio, acting by and through the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission, to utilize the remaining funds from the original grant for the North Market Grand Atrium; to authorize Director of the Department of Development to enter into the new Cultural Project Cooperative Use Agreement with the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission, the North Market Development Authority, Inc., and the Columbus-Franklin County Finance Authority; to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a grant agreement with the North Market Development Authority, Inc. to reimburse them for costs of the North Market Grand Atrium incurred prior to the purchase order; to authorize the transfer of appropriation and the expenditure in an amount up to $1,000,000.00 to North Market Development Authority, Inc. ($1,000,000.00)

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  10. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Directors of the Departments of Public Service and Public Safety to apply for a Safe Streets for All Program Grant from the United States Department of Transportation; to authorize the execution of grant and other requisite agreements for the acceptance and administration of said grant; and to authorize the expenditure of any awarded funds and the refund of any unused funds. ($0.00)

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  11. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute grant agreements with the Ohio Department of Transportation for projects related to Transportation Review Advisory Council funding; to accept and expend grant funds; and to issue refunds if necessary after final accounting is performed. ($0.00)

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  12. Council Office for Signature
    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 Public Service to enter into a contract modification with Canvaas Consulting, LLC, in connection with the Vision Zero - Multilingual Outreach, Research and Education project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $500,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund to pay for the project; and to declare an emergency. ($500,000.00)

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

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  13. Second Reading
    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 Broad Street Phase 1 Project and to authorize an expenditure of Thirty-Two Thousand, Nine Hundred and Ten dollars. ($32,910.00)

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  14. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents necessary to release an easement and vacate a portion of Goshen Lane right-of-way to the Columbus Regional Airport Authority to allow for the property to clear title. ($0.00)

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  15. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Service to execute grant agreements with the Ohio Department of Transportation relative to the Highway Safety Improvement Program, to accept and expend awarded grant funds, and to issue refunds, if necessary, for approved projects. ($0.00)

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  16. Second 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 FRA Big Walnut Trail Little Turtle to Sunbury Road/Cherrybottom Park project. ($0.00)

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  17. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Executive Director of the Civil Service Commission to enter into a contract modification with Ohio Business Systems, Inc., dba Capitol Copy to provide for supplies and cost-per-copy maintenance and repair services for the Civil Service Commission, and to authorize the expenditure of $1,210.10 from the General Fund. ($1,210.10)

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  18. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Human Resources to enter into a contract modification with Community Insurance Company dba Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield. ($0.00)

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  19. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Executive Director of the Civil Service Commission to enter into a contract modification with Ohio Business Systems, Inc., dba Capitol Copy to provide for a multi-year contract for the lease, supplies, cost-per-copy maintenance and support services, with the option to purchase two multi-function copiers for $1.00 each at the end of the lease term for the Civil Service Commission; and to authorize the expenditure of $5,225.88 from the General Fund. ($5,225.88)

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  21. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Department of Finance and Management to enter into contract with Dive Rescue International, Inc. for the purchase of a Surface Supplied Air System to be used by the Division of Fire Dive and Rescue Team (DART) during operations such as rescues, floods, and recoveries; and to authorize the expenditure of $56,130.45 from the General Operating Fund. ($56,130.45)

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  22. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the transfer of $168,838.00 between Departments within the General Fund for program operations related to the Batterer’s Intervention Program. ($168,838.00)

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  23. Second Reading
    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, 2027; as well as increase funding in an amount up to $11,000.00 for required lead licensing and certification training; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $11,000.00 from within the 2024 Lead Hazard Reduction Grant. ($11,000.00)

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  24. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Building and Zoning Services to modify the contract with Lisa Wise Consulting, Inc. to add funding for continued work on the Zoning Code and Map Update project, known as "Zone In"; and to authorize an expenditure of $750,000.00 from the Development Services Fund. ($750,000.00)

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  25. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the City Auditor to transfer $23,059.54 from the Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund to the Water Operating Fund to reimburse that fund for the cost of helping eligible senior citizen customers avoid disconnection. ($23,059.54)

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  26. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into contract with Southeastern Equipment Co., Inc. for the purchase of one Articulating Wheel Loader for Columbus Water & Power; and to authorize the expenditure of $247,006.55 from within the Water Operating Fund. ($247,006.55)

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  27. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Columbus Water & Power to enter into a contract with Duke’s Root Control, Inc. for sewer root control services for the Division of Water Reclamation in 2026; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of City Code; and to authorize the expenditure of $225,000.00 from the Sewer Operating Sanitary Fund. ($225,000.00)

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  28. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into contract with Utility Truck & Equipment, Inc. for the purchase of a 75 ft bucket truck for the Department of Public Utilities; and to authorize the expenditure of $429,454.00 from within the Electricity Operating Fund. ($429,454.00)

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  29. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify an existing sole source contract with Tom Synnott Associates, Inc. for software licenses, support, and maintenance of the Falcon Enterprise, Falcon DMS software; and to authorize the expenditure of $13,200.00 split between the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($13,200.00)

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  30. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into contract with Southeastern Equipment Co., Inc. for the purchase and delivery of two travel vacuum trailers for the Department of Public Utilities; and to authorize the expenditure of $166,550.00 from within the Water Operating Fund. ($166,550.00)

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  31. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into contract with Chaves Brothers Management, LLC for the purchase of four backhoe trailers; and to authorize the expenditure of $132,759.96 from within the Water Operating Fund. ($132,759.96)

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  32. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into contract with Jerry Pate Turf & Irrigation, Inc. for purchase of one slope mower for Columbus Water & Power; to waive competitive bidding of the Columbus City Code; and to authorize the expenditure of $72,361.00 from within the Water Operating Fund. ($72,361.00)

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  33. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into contract with Southeastern Equipment Co., Inc. for the purchase of four mini excavators for the Department of Public Utilities; and to authorize the expenditure of $415,500.00 from within the Water Operating Fund. ($415,500.00)

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  34. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Fields Excavating, Inc. for the Heyl Avenue Area Water Line Improvements Project; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $7,358,590.58 from the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund and the Streets and Highways Bond Fund to pay for the contract; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for the project; to transfer cash and appropriation between projects within the Water Bond Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $2,000.00 from the Water Bond Fund to pay for prevailing wage services. ($7,360,590.58)

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  35. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into contract with Southeastern Equipment Co., Inc. for the purchase of one backhoe loader for the Department of Public Utilities; to waive competitive bidding of the Columbus City Code; and to authorize the expenditure of $167,282.23 from within the Water Operating Fund. ($167,282.23)

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  36. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into contract with Baker Vehicle Systems, Inc. for the purchase and delivery of two batwing mowers for Columbus Water & Power; to waive competitive bidding of the Columbus City Code; and to authorize the expenditure of $228,646.00 from within the Water Operating Fund. ($228,646.00)

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  37. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Columbus Water & Power to modify a contract with Timmons Group, Inc. for services for a GIS data model migration to the Utility Network Model; and to authorize the expenditure of $10,200.00 split among the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($10,200.00)

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  38. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into contract with Konica Minolta Sensing Americas, Inc. for a Portable Gas Detection Camera System for the Department of Public Utilities; and to authorize the expenditure of $85,000.00 from within the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund. ($85,000.00)

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  39. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a planned contract modification with Resource International, Inc. for the Construction Administration/Construction Inspection Services 2026-2028 contract; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds within the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for this project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,316,643.59 from the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund to pay for the project. ($1,316,643.59)

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  40. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Columbus Water and Power to modify by extending the contract term and increase funding for an existing service agreement with Aquatic Informatics, Inc. for backflow prevention management software services for one additional year; to authorize the expenditure of $48,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund; and to waive the competitive bidding provisions of City Code. ($48,000.00)

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  41. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Columbus Water & Power to modify the contract with Specialized Elevator Corp. for elevator maintenance services; and to authorize the expenditure of $81,114.00 from within the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund. ($81,114.00)

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  42. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Columbus Water & Power to enter into a professional services contract with Resource International, Inc. for the Cherry Hill Drive Area Water Line Improvements project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the Director of Columbus Water & Power to apply for and accept a loan from the Ohio Water Development Authority Direct Loan Program for the Cherry Hill Drive Area Water Line Improvements project; to appropriate funds within the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon approval of a loan from the Ohio Water Development Authority; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $455,320.67 from the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund. ($455,320.67)

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  43. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Columbus Water & Power to enter into a professional services contract with Ribway Engineering Group, Inc. for the Desantis Drive Area Water Line Improvements project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the Director of Columbus Water & Power to apply for and accept a loan from the Ohio Water Development Authority Direct Loan Program for the Desantis Drive Area Water Line Improvements project; to appropriate funds within the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon approval of a loan from the Ohio Water Development Authority; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $486,710.58 from the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund. ($486,710.58)

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  44. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Columbus Water & Power to enter into a professional services contract with Prime AE Group, Inc. for the Hilock Road Area Water Line Improvements project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the Director of Columbus Water & Power to apply for and accept a loan from the Ohio Water Development Authority Direct Loan Program for the Hilock Road Area Water Line Improvements project; to appropriate funds within the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon approval of a loan from the Ohio Water Development Authority; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $484,186.88 from the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund. ($484,186.88)

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  45. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to establish a contract with W.P. Kolens and Associates, Inc for the purchase of three filter flow control valves for Columbus Water & Power; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation within the Water Bond Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $178,600.00 from the Water Bond Fund to pay for this purchase. ($178,600.00)

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  46. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Columbus Water & Power to enter into a planned contract modification with CTL Engineering, Inc. for the Construction Administration/Construction Inspection Services 2026-2028 contract; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds within the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for this project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,098,331.21 from the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund to pay for the project. ($1,098,331.21)

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  47. Council Office for Signature
    Ceremonial Resolution

    To honor, recognize and celebrate the life of Patricia Powell, 1935-2026

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  48. Council Office for Signature
    Ceremonial Resolution

    To honor, recognize, and celebrate the life of Lelia Elisabeth Cady, 1959-2026

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  49. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize and direct the City Auditor to authorize payment to Sauer Group, LLC., dba Sauer Control Systems, per the invoice approved by the Director of the Department of Technology; and to declare an emergency. ($4,310.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  50. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Office of Construction Management, to modify and increase the architectural / engineering services agreement with PRIME AE Group, Inc.; for the Roof Restorations and Replacements Phase 2 (2024) project; to authorize a transfer of $56,264.00 and an expenditure up to $56,264.00 within the Safety Taxable General Obligations Bond Fund; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvements Budget; and to declare an emergency. ($56,264.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  51. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Fleet Management Division, to modify to add additional funding to increase a contract with Net Auto Glass LLC, for the purchase of auto glass repair & replacement services; to modify the contracted amount from $140,000.00 to $290,000.00; to authorize the expenditure of $150,000.00 from the Fleet Management Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($150,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  52. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Office of Construction Management, to modify and increase the architectural / engineering services agreement with BBCO Design LLC; for the CDBG - Facilities Renovation Phase 2 - 2025 project; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of funds in an amount up to $35,500.00 within the Community Development Block Grant Fund (CDBG); and to declare an emergency. ($35,500.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  53. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Finance and Management Department Director to enter into a universal term contract for the option to purchase Non-Safety Work Uniforms with Galls Parent Holdings LLC dba Galls LLC; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  54. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Finance and Management Department Director to enter into a universal term contract for the option to purchase Caterpillar OEM Parts with Ohio Machinery Co. dba Ohio CAT; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  55. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to establish various purchase orders for towing services of City Owned Vehicles from Pro-Tow, Inc, on behalf of the Fleet Management Division, per the terms and conditions of previously established Universal Term Contract; to authorize the expenditure of $150,000.00 from the Fleet Management Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($150,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  56. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Finance and Management Department Director to enter into a universal term contract for the option to purchase Forestry and Garden Supplies with A.M. Leonard, Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  57. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize and direct the Director of the Department of Technology to modify and increase funds on an existing contract of Sub-Indefeasible Rights of Use with James H. Hyland, III; to authorize the expenditure of $100,000.00 from the Department of Technology Information Services Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($100,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  58. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with the Franklin County Public Defender Commission to provide legal counsel to indigent persons charged with criminal offenses; to authorize a transfer within the general fund; to authorize the expenditure of $241,719.00 from the general fund; to authorize the payment of expenditures prior to issuance of the purchase order beginning January 1, 2026, and to declare an emergency. ($241,719.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  59. Council Office for Signature
    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 and to establish related purchase orders for tires for the Fleet Management Division, to authorize the expenditure of $250,000.00 from the Fleet Management Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($250,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  60. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, or authorized signatory, to approve the Real Estate Purchase Contract and appropriate and expend $100,000.00, or so much as may be necessary, within the Community Development Block Fund (CDBG) for acquisition cost and related due diligence and closing expense for the property located at 1595 Brown Road, Columbus, Ohio in support of the mission established by Ordinance 1112-2026; and to declare an emergency. ($100,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  61. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract for the option to purchase Thermoplastic Marking Materials with Ennis Flint Inc; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  62. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract for the option to purchase Aluminum Sheeting and Sign Blanks with Mandel Metals Inc; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  63. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase purchase EZ-IO Needles and Related Items with Teleflex, in accordance with the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Codes; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  64. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To remove special assessments previously levied for certain public improvements in the City of Columbus, Ohio in cooperation with the Columbus Regional Energy Special Improvement District (3301 Brice Road Project); and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  65. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Development, or authorized signatory, to execute those documents necessary to enter into a Third Amendment to Lease Agreement with First Choice Rental Properties Holding, LLC; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  66. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To set forth a statement of municipal services and zoning conditions to be provided to the area contained in a proposed annexation (AN26-010) of 12.39± Acres in Mifflin Township to the City of Columbus as required by the Ohio Revised Code and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  67. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To levy special assessments for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, and improving certain public improvements constituting special energy improvement projects in the City in cooperation with the Columbus Regional Energy Special Improvement District; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  68. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To determine to proceed with the Plan of Service for the Downtown East Special Improvement District of Columbus, Inc., to provide for the levy of assessments in said district; to adopt the report and recommendations of the Board of Revision; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  69. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To determine to proceed with the Plan of Service for the Downtown Central Special Improvement District of Columbus, Inc., to provide for the levy of assessments in said district; to adopt the report and recommendations of the Board of Revision; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  70. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Public Service Department to apply for a Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Program grant; to authorize the execution of grant and other requisite agreements with the United States Department of Transportation and other entities providing for the acceptance and administration of said grant award on behalf of the City of Columbus Department of Public Service; to authorize the expenditure of any awarded funds and the refund of any unused funds; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  71. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to solely or jointly apply for a Railroad Crossing Elimination (Crossing Safety) Program grant; to authorize the execution of grant and other requisite agreements with Ohio Rail Development Commission, the United States Department of Transportation, and other entities providing for the acceptance and administration of said grant award on behalf of the City of Columbus Department of Public Service; to authorize the expenditure of any awarded funds and the refund of any unused funds; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  72. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement budget; to authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into contracts with Fyda Freightliner Columbus, Inc. for the purchase of (1) Tandem Axle Hook Lift Truck; to authorize the expenditure of up to $616,021.00 and a contingency of $15,000.00, for a total of $631,021.00 from the Streets & Highways Bond Fund to purchase the equipment; and to declare an emergency. ($631,021.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  73. Council Office for Signature
    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 the purchase of (6) Ford Rangers from Ricart Properties, Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of up to $206,689.20 from the Private Construction Inspection Fund and Public Construction Inspection Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($206,689.20)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  74. Council Office for Signature
    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 Roadway- Livingston Avenue - 18th Street to Nelson Road Project; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  75. Council Office for Signature
    Resolution

    To declare the official intent and reasonable expectation of the City of Columbus on behalf of the State of Ohio to reimburse its State Issue II Street Projects Fund for the Livingston Avenue Roadway Improvements - 18th Street to Nelson project with the proceeds of tax exempt debt of the State of Ohio; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  76. Council Office for Signature
    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 Big Walnut Trail - Helsel Park to Nafzger Park Project; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  77. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Executive Director of the Civil Service Commission to enter into a renewable multi-year contract with Ohio Business Systems, Inc. for the purchase of cost-per-copy repair and maintenance service for a multi-function copier, to authorize the expenditure of $207.80 from the General Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($207.80)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  78. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Executive Director of the Civil Service Commission to enter into a contract modification with Blue Technologies Columbus Inc. to provide for cost-per-copy maintenance and repair services for the Civil Service Commission, to authorize the expenditure of $1,670.00 from the General Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($1,670.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  79. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Board of Health to modify an existing contract with Collaborative Research, LLC for the facilitation and management of the Central Ohio HIV Planning Alliance (COHPA), for the provision of services allowable under the Health grant fund, for persons with HIV or AIDS in central Ohio for the period of March 1, 2026 through February 28, 2027, to authorize the expenditure of $70,000.00 from the Health grant funds; and to declare an emergency. ($70,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  80. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept grant funds from the Ohio Department of Children and Youth and any additional funds from the Ohio Department of Children and Youth for the FY27 Safe Sleep Subgrant Program; to authorize the appropriation of funds, including any additional funds, from the unappropriated balance of the Health Department Grants Fund; and to authorize the City Auditor to transfer appropriations between object classes for the FY27 Safe Sleep Subgrant Program, and to declare an emergency. ($310,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  81. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept the Women’s Treatment and Recovery grant from the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health in the amount of $101,675.00; to authorize the appropriation of $136,675.00, which includes program revenues, to the Health Department in the Health Department Grants Fund; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer appropriations between object classes for the SFY27 Women’s Treatment and Recovery grant program as needed upon request by the Columbus Public Health department; and to declare an emergency. ($136,675.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  82. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Board of Health to enter into two contracts with Knupp & Watson & Wallman, Inc. for the provision of a HIV awareness and outreach targeted media campaign for the period of September 1, 2026 through February 28, 2027; to authorize the expenditure of $176,000.00 from the Health Department Grants Fund to pay the costs thereof; and to declare an emergency. ($176,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  83. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Board of Health to modify an existing contract with Vital Records Holding, LLC for records storage, for the period of September 1, 2025 through August 31, 2026, to authorize a total expenditure of $6,500.00 from the Health Special Revenue fund for said contract modification; and to declare an emergency. ($6,500.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  84. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize and direct the City Attorney to settle the claims with Englefield Oil Company and Alum Creek Duchess LLC; to authorize the acceptance of Thirty Thousand, Six Hundred and Fifty-Seven Dollars and Seventy Cents ($30,657.70) from Englefield Oil Company in settlement of the matter; to authorize the acceptance of One Hundred and Seventeen Thousand Dollars and no cents ($117,000.00) from the Petroleum Underground Storage Tank Release Compensation Board in settlement of the matter; to execute any necessary documents associated with the settlement and final resolution of the litigation; to authorize the City Auditor to deposit the settlement funds into the Sanitary Sewer Permanent Improvement Fund, as directed by the City Auditor; and to declare an emergency. ($147,657.70)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  85. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Municipal Court Judges, through the Administrative and Presiding Judge, to enter into the first year of a four-year contract with OSS Ohio Holdings, LLC dba Ohio Support Services for the provision of security guard services in the Municipal Court Building; and to authorize the expenditure of $403,800.00 from the General Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($403,800.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  86. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Administrative and Presiding Judge of the Franklin County Municipal Court to enter into a not for profit service contract with Alvis for the provision of peer support staff; to authorize the expenditure of up to an amount not to exceed $320,382.73 from the IDAT fund; and to declare an emergency. ($320,382.73)

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

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  87. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety, on behalf of the Division of Support Services, to modify and extend the professional services contract with Intergraph Corporation (now doing business as Octave) for the 9.4 upgrade to the City's CAD System for the extension of the contract term end date of November 1, 2026 to November 1, 2027; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  88. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize and direct the Public Safety Director of the City of Columbus to accept a grant award through the FY27 Law Enforcement Diversion Program from the Ohio Attorney General’s Office; to authorize an appropriation of $149,037.00 from the unappropriated balance of the General Government Grant Fund to the Division of Police to cover the costs associated with the FY27 Law Enforcement Diversion Program; and to declare an emergency. ($149,037.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  89. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Municipal Court Clerk to modify the current lease agreement with OBS for the purchase of copier equipment, software, maintenance, and support; to authorize the expenditure of $4,000.00 from the Municipal Court Clerk computer fund; and to declare an emergency. ($4,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  90. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the transfer of funds within the general fund from the Department of Finance and Management to the Franklin County Municipal Court Judges, authorize the Administrative and Presiding Judge of the Franklin County Municipal Court to enter into agreement with the Franklin County Board of Commissioners, a government agency, and authorize the expenditure of up to $199,087.07 from the general fund for transport of persons taken into custody at the courthouse; and to declare an emergency. ($199,087.07)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  91. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the transfer of $113,547.00 from the Development Services Fund to the Special Purpose Fund; to authorize appropriation in the Special Purpose Fund; to authorize the Director of the Department of Building and Zoning Services to enter into a not-for-profit grant agreement with Habitat for Humanity-MidOhio to support the construction of the second of two new homes; to authorize an expenditure of $113,547.00 from the Special Purpose Fund, Construction Trades Education Subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($113,547.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  92. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a planned modification of a grant agreement with four existing RHI service providers, increase funding in an amount up to $317,750.00; to authorize an expenditure of up to $317,750.00 from the general fund; all other aspects of the existing grant agreements will remain in place; and to declare an emergency. ($317,750.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  93. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Building and Zoning Services to execute a service contract with Mid-West Presort Mailing Service, Inc. for the purpose of providing mailing services; to authorize an expenditure from the Development Services Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($75,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  94. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the City Attorney to spend City funds to acquire and accept in good faith certain fee simple and lesser real estate located in the vicinity of the Scioto Big Run River from Lincoln Village, running parallel to the South of Clime Road and Frank Road to the Jackson Pike Water Reclamation Plant, and extending along the Scioto River on the west side to the Southerly Reclamation Plant, and contract for associated professional services in order for Columbus Water and Power to timely complete the acquisition of Real Estate for the West Side Trunk Rehab-Phase 2 Project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of up to $696,571.00 and an expenditure of up to $755,000.00 from the Sanitary Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($755,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  95. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the City Auditor to create a new subfund titled Unapplied Deposits to use within custodial fund Water Division Agency for deposits of unapplied payments in Columbus Water & Power customer service billing system; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  96. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Finance and Management Director on behalf of the Fleet Management Division to enter into a contract for the purchase of two (2) hardware terminals supporting the FuelFocus fuel management system with AssetWorks LLC; to waive competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code; 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 and to establish related purchase orders for electrical repairs for the Fleet Management Division; to authorize expenditure of $97,000.00 from the Fleet Management Capital Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($97,000.00)

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

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  97. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a Contribution Agreement with the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO) for the Department of Public Service’s Georgesville Refuse Station & SWACO Transfer Station Ph. 2 project; to authorize the receipt, deposit, appropriation, and expenditure of $1,255,686.02 within the Streets and Highways Non-Bond Fund; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvements Budget; and to declare an emergency. ($1,255,686.02)

    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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  98. Referred to Committee
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract with Byers, Minton & Associates, LLC for a consulting services contract related to state government relations; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Code, Chapter 329; to authorize the expenditure of $60,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($60,000.00)

    A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston to pass the ordinance. The motion could not be heard for failure of a second; thus, no action was taken on the ordinance.

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  99. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into contract with SGI Matrix, LLC for security system parts, installation, maintenance, monitoring, repair and support services for security access equipment at various city facilities; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of City Code; and to authorize the expenditure of $160,000.00 from the General Fund for the Division of Facilities, and to allow for the payment invoices for expenses incurred for the period beginning August 1, 2026 to the date of the issuance of a purchase order for the new contract, and to declare an emergency. ($160,000.00)

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

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  100. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement budget; to authorize the transfer of funds within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to appropriate funds within the Federal Transportation Grants Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with Axis Civil Construction, LLC for the Pedestrian Safety - Safe Routes To School Sunbury Road/Agler Road project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,869,713.08 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund and the Federal Transportation Grants Fund for the project; to repay any unused grant funds at the end of the grant period; and to declare an emergency. ($1,869,713.08)

    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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  101. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement budget; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with Strawser Construction Inc. for the Resurfacing - 2026 Slurry Seal project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,223,682.86 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund for the project; and to declare an emergency. ($1,223,682.86)

    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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  102. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Safety, on behalf of the Division of Fire, to enter into a contract with Deccan International for LiveMUM annual maintenance and support services for the Division of Fire for year 2 starting September 1, 2026; to authorize the expenditure of $24,441.00 from the General Fund; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code; and to declare an emergency. ($24,441.00)

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

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  103. Referred to Committee
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety, on behalf of the Division of Police, to enter into contract with Pen-Link Ltd. to provide computer software licenses and subscriptions that aid in obtaining and analyzing electronic information crucial to resolving cases; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of $139,680.33 from the Law Enforcement Contraband Seizure Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($139,680.33)

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

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  104. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize Municipal Court Clerk to modify and extend the contract one year plus an additional option year with Huntington National Bank for bank, credit card, and electronic payment services for the Municipal Court Clerk's Office; to waive the competitive provisions of Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of $22,000.00 from the general fund; and to declare an emergency. ($22,000.00)

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

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  105. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Columbus Water & Power to enter into a construction contract with JLD Construction Services LLC for the Shamrock Drive Area Water Line Improvements Project; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $6,798,972.95 from the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund to pay 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. ($6,800,972.95)

    Read for the First Time

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  106. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to sell to Officer Michael Secrest, for the sum of $1.00, a police therapy dog with the registered name of “Bodhi” which has no further value to the Division of Police and to waive the provisions of City Code Chapter 329 relating to the sale of City-owned personal property. ($1.00)

    Read for the First Time

  107. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to reimburse the U.S. Department of Treasury for ERA2 allocation; and to authorize the expenditure of $438,813.48 from the Emergency Rental Assistance Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($438,813.48)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  108. Council Office for Signature
    Ceremonial Resolution

    To honor and celebrate the 10 year anniversary of Think Make Live Youth and recognize their impact on the youth of Columbus

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  109. Council Office for Signature
    Ceremonial Resolution

    Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of Prince of Peace Ghanaian Seventh-Day Adventist Church

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  110. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To rezone 2700 E. 6TH AVE. (43219), being 0.87± acres located at the northwest corner of North Cassady Avenue and East 6th Street, From: M-2, Manufacturing District and AR-1, Apartment Residential District, To: L-M, Limited Manufacturing District (Rezoning #Z20-034).

    Read for the First Time

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  111. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3312.21, Landscaping and screening; Section 3312.27, Parking setback line; 3312.39, Striping and marking; 3312.43, Improved surface required; 3312.45, Wheel stop device; 3356.07, Distance separation standards; and 3363.24, Building lines in an M-manufacturing district, of and the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2700 E. 6TH AVE. (43219), to allow reduced development standards for an automobile repair facility in the L-M, Limited Manufacturing District development standards (Council Variance #CV20-039).

    Read for the First Time

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  112. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.02, AR-12, ARLD, and AR-1 Apartment residential district use; 3312.01, Dumpster Area; 3312.09, Aisle; 3312.13, Driveway; 3312.21(A)(D)(1), Landscaping and screening; 3312.25, Maneuvering; 3312.27, Parking setback; 3312.29, Parking space; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3321.05(A)(1), Vision clearance; 3333.18, Building lines; 3333.22, Required side yards; 3333.25, Side or rear yard obstruction; and 3333.255, Perimeter yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 290 N. CHAMPION AVE. (43203), to allow primary and non-accessory parking with reduced development standards in the ARLD, Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV26-016).

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  113. Filed
    Communication

    THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2026. New Type: D-3A, D-3 To: INTERNATIONAL DELICIOUS KITCHEN LLC International Delicious Kitchen LLC 5763 Karl Rd Columbus, OH 43229 Permit: 04147913-2 New Type: D-3 To: WG Asian Bistro, Inc. 4198 Worth Avenue Columbus, OH 43219 Permit: 10019327-1 Transfer Type: D-5 To: GRAVITY EVENTS LLC Green|House 501 W. Broad St. Columbus, OH 43215 From: GRAVITY EVENTS LLC 480 W Broad St Columbus, OH 43215 Permit: 03333130-4 New Type: D-5 To: THREE BITES LLC 12 E Broad St Columbus, OH 43215 Permit:08922563-1 Transfer Type: D-1, D-3, D-2, D-3A To: SUSHIEN POLARIS, LLC SUSHI EN COLUMBUS 1051 Gemini Pl Columbus, OH 43240 From: SUSHIEN COL LLC 1051 Gemini PL Columbus, OH 43240 Permit: 10019275-1 New Type: C-1, C-2 To: OHIO CVS STORE LLC CVS PHARMACY 6161 7470 Sawmill Road Columbus, OH 43016 Permit: 06517242-298 Transfer Type: D-5 To: Sakana Fusion Restaurant LLC Sakana Fusion Restaurant 7952 E Broad St Reynoldsburg, OH 43068 From: SAKANA ASIAN FUSION LLC 7952 E Broad St Columbus, OH 43068 Permit: 10016033-1 New Type: D-5 To: MAIN 216 LLC 216 E Main ST Columbus, OH 43215 Permit: 05411523-2 Transfer Type: C-2, C-1 To: MINI MARKET LA BODEGA LLC LA BODEGA MINI MARKET 2703 Independence Village Ctr Reynoldsburg, OH 43068 From: LA BODEGA MINI MARKET LLC 2703 Independence Village Cntr Columbus, OH 43068 Permit: 10016006-1 New Type: D-1, D-3, D-2 To: Intermission Cocktail Lounge, LLC Intermission Cocktail Lounge 491 South Fourth Street only Columbus, OH 43215 Permit #: 10011395-1 Advertise Date: 8/29/2026 Agenda Date: 8/24/2026 Return Date: 9/3/2026

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  114. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To submit to the electors of the city of Columbus at a special election to be held concurrently with the regular general election on November 3, 2026, the question of amending the Charter of the City of Columbus, such question to be known as "Proposed Charter Amendment No. 1, City Council District Elections." ($0.00)

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

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  115. Council Office for Signature
    Resolution

    To declare this Council’s intention to amend the Zoning Map by rezoning certain properties from Title 33 Zoning Code district designations to the Title 34 2024 Zoning Code district designations; and to declare an emergency.

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

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  116. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To submit to the electors of the city of Columbus at a special election to be held concurrently with the regular general election on November 3, 2026, the question of amending the Charter of the City of Columbus, such question to be known as "Proposed Charter Amendment No. 2, City Council At-Large Complement.” ($0.00)

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

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  117. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To submit to the electors of the city of Columbus at a special election to be held concurrently with the regular general election on November 3, 2026, the question of amending the Charter of the City of Columbus, such question to be known as "Proposed Charter Amendment No. 2, City Council At-Large Complement.” ($0.00)

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

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  118. Referred to Committee
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract with Byers, Minton & Associates, LLC for a consulting services contract related to state government relations; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Code, Chapter 329; to authorize the expenditure of $60,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($60,000.00)

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

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  119. Referred to Committee
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract with Byers, Minton & Associates, LLC for a consulting services contract related to state government relations; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Code, Chapter 329; to authorize the expenditure of $60,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($60,000.00)

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

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Zoning Committee
Agenda

Filters for matters

  1. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To rezone 2700 E. 6TH AVE. (43219), being 0.87± acres located at the northwest corner of North Cassady Avenue and East 6th Street, From: M-2, Manufacturing District and AR-1, Apartment Residential District, To: L-M, Limited Manufacturing District (Rezoning #Z20-034).
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  2. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3312.21, Landscaping and screening; Section 3312.27, Parking setback line; 3312.39, Striping and marking; 3312.43, Improved surface required; 3312.45, Wheel stop device; 3356.07, Distance separation standards; and 3363.24, Building lines in an M-manufacturing district, of and the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2700 E. 6TH AVE. (43219), to allow reduced development standards for an automobile repair facility in the L-M, Limited Manufacturing District development standards (Council Variance #CV20-039).
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  3. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.02, AR-12, ARLD, and AR-1 Apartment residential district use; 3312.01, Dumpster Area; 3312.09, Aisle; 3312.13, Driveway; 3312.21(A)(D)(1), Landscaping and screening; 3312.25, Maneuvering; 3312.27, Parking setback; 3312.29, Parking space; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3321.05(A)(1), Vision clearance; 3333.18, Building lines; 3333.22, Required side yards; 3333.25, Side or rear yard obstruction; and 3333.255, Perimeter yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 290 N. CHAMPION AVE. (43203), to allow primary and non-accessory parking with reduced development standards in the ARLD, Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV26-016).
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Zoning Committee
Agenda

Filters for matters

  1. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To rezone 1100 FRANK RD. (43223), being 2.25± acres located at the northwest corner of Frank Road and Brown Road, From: R, Rural District, To: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District (Rezoning #Z21-046).

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Christopher Wyche, to Waive the 2nd Reading. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  2. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To rezone 865 N. WILSON RD. (43204), being 1.05± acres located at the northwest corner of North Wilson Road and Ferrell Place, From: C-5, Commercial District, To: C-4, Commercial District (Rezoning #Z26-019).

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Christopher Wyche, to Waive the 2nd Reading. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  3. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.033, R-1, residential district; and 3312.49(C), Required Parking, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1930 WALNUT HILL PARK DR. (43232), to allow a shared living facility with reduced parking in the R-1, Residential District (Council Variance #CV26-037).

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Christopher Wyche, to Waive the 2nd Reading. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  4. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3355.03, C-3 permitted uses, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 445 E. 17TH AVE. (43201), to allow parking and rental of moving trucks in the C-3, Commercial District (Council Variance #CV24-127).

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Christopher Wyche, to Waive the 2nd Reading. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  5. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 34.E.20.100.A, Uses, Use Table; 34.E.90.090.C, Regional Activity Center (RAC), Building Placement; 34.E.90.090.F, Regional Activity Center, (RAC), Facade; 34.E.20.090.G, Regional Activity Center, (RAC), On-Site Parking; and 34.F.040.030.A.1.a, Procedures for Large Sites, Site Plan for Large Development Sites, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2675 BRICE RD. (43232), to allow light industrial uses with reduced development standards in the RAC, Regional Activity Center District (Council Variance #CV25-115).

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Christopher Wyche, to Waive the 2nd Reading. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  6. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To rezone 1100 FRANK RD. (43223), being 2.25± acres located at the northwest corner of Frank Road and Brown Road, From: R, Rural District, To: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District (Rezoning #Z21-046).

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

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  7. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To rezone 865 N. WILSON RD. (43204), being 1.05± acres located at the northwest corner of North Wilson Road and Ferrell Place, From: C-5, Commercial District, To: C-4, Commercial District (Rezoning #Z26-019).

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

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  8. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.033, R-1, residential district; and 3312.49(C), Required Parking, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1930 WALNUT HILL PARK DR. (43232), to allow a shared living facility with reduced parking in the R-1, Residential District (Council Variance #CV26-037).

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

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  9. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.033, R-1, residential district; and 3312.49(C), Required Parking, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1930 WALNUT HILL PARK DR. (43232), to allow a shared living facility with reduced parking in the R-1, Residential District (Council Variance #CV26-037).

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

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  10. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.033, R-1, residential district; and 3312.49(C), Required Parking, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1930 WALNUT HILL PARK DR. (43232), to allow a shared living facility with reduced parking in the R-1, Residential District (Council Variance #CV26-037).

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

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  11. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3355.03, C-3 permitted uses, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 445 E. 17TH AVE. (43201), to allow parking and rental of moving trucks in the C-3, Commercial District (Council Variance #CV24-127).

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

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  12. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3355.03, C-3 permitted uses, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 445 E. 17TH AVE. (43201), to allow parking and rental of moving trucks in the C-3, Commercial District (Council Variance #CV24-127).

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

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  13. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3355.03, C-3 permitted uses, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 445 E. 17TH AVE. (43201), to allow parking and rental of moving trucks in the C-3, Commercial District (Council Variance #CV24-127).

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

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  14. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 34.E.20.100.A, Uses, Use Table; 34.E.90.090.C, Regional Activity Center (RAC), Building Placement; 34.E.90.090.F, Regional Activity Center, (RAC), Facade; 34.E.20.090.G, Regional Activity Center, (RAC), On-Site Parking; and 34.F.040.030.A.1.a, Procedures for Large Sites, Site Plan for Large Development Sites, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2675 BRICE RD. (43232), to allow light industrial uses with reduced development standards in the RAC, Regional Activity Center District (Council Variance #CV25-115).

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

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  15. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 34.E.20.100.A, Uses, Use Table; 34.E.90.090.C, Regional Activity Center (RAC), Building Placement; 34.E.90.090.F, Regional Activity Center, (RAC), Facade; 34.E.20.090.G, Regional Activity Center, (RAC), On-Site Parking; and 34.F.040.030.A.1.a, Procedures for Large Sites, Site Plan for Large Development Sites, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2675 BRICE RD. (43232), to allow light industrial uses with reduced development standards in the RAC, Regional Activity Center District (Council Variance #CV25-115).

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

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  16. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 34.E.20.100.A, Uses, Use Table; 34.E.90.090.C, Regional Activity Center (RAC), Building Placement; 34.E.90.090.F, Regional Activity Center, (RAC), Facade; 34.E.20.090.G, Regional Activity Center, (RAC), On-Site Parking; and 34.F.040.030.A.1.a, Procedures for Large Sites, Site Plan for Large Development Sites, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2675 BRICE RD. (43232), to allow light industrial uses with reduced development standards in the RAC, Regional Activity Center District (Council Variance #CV25-115).

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

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  1. Council Office for Signature
    Resolution

    To declare this Council’s intention to amend the Zoning Map by rezoning certain properties from Title 33 Zoning Code district designations to the Title 34 2024 Zoning Code district designations; and to declare an emergency.

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  2. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To submit to the electors of the city of Columbus at a special election to be held concurrently with the regular general election on November 3, 2026, the question of amending the Charter of the City of Columbus, such question to be known as "Proposed Charter Amendment No. 2, City Council At-Large Complement.” ($0.00)

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  3. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To submit to the electors of the city of Columbus at a special election to be held concurrently with the regular general election on November 3, 2026, the question of amending the Charter of the City of Columbus, such question to be known as "Proposed Charter Amendment No. 1, City Council District Elections." ($0.00)

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  4. Council Office for Signature
    Ceremonial Resolution

    To honor and celebrate the 10 year anniversary of Think Make Live Youth and recognize their impact on the youth of Columbus

  5. Filed
    Communication

    THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2026. New Type: D-3A, D-3 To: INTERNATIONAL DELICIOUS KITCHEN LLC International Delicious Kitchen LLC 5763 Karl Rd Columbus, OH 43229 Permit: 04147913-2 New Type: D-3 To: WG Asian Bistro, Inc. 4198 Worth Avenue Columbus, OH 43219 Permit: 10019327-1 Transfer Type: D-5 To: GRAVITY EVENTS LLC Green|House 501 W. Broad St. Columbus, OH 43215 From: GRAVITY EVENTS LLC 480 W Broad St Columbus, OH 43215 Permit: 03333130-4 New Type: D-5 To: THREE BITES LLC 12 E Broad St Columbus, OH 43215 Permit:08922563-1 Transfer Type: D-1, D-3, D-2, D-3A To: SUSHIEN POLARIS, LLC SUSHI EN COLUMBUS 1051 Gemini Pl Columbus, OH 43240 From: SUSHIEN COL LLC 1051 Gemini PL Columbus, OH 43240 Permit: 10019275-1 New Type: C-1, C-2 To: OHIO CVS STORE LLC CVS PHARMACY 6161 7470 Sawmill Road Columbus, OH 43016 Permit: 06517242-298 Transfer Type: D-5 To: Sakana Fusion Restaurant LLC Sakana Fusion Restaurant 7952 E Broad St Reynoldsburg, OH 43068 From: SAKANA ASIAN FUSION LLC 7952 E Broad St Columbus, OH 43068 Permit: 10016033-1 New Type: D-5 To: MAIN 216 LLC 216 E Main ST Columbus, OH 43215 Permit: 05411523-2 Transfer Type: C-2, C-1 To: MINI MARKET LA BODEGA LLC LA BODEGA MINI MARKET 2703 Independence Village Ctr Reynoldsburg, OH 43068 From: LA BODEGA MINI MARKET LLC 2703 Independence Village Cntr Columbus, OH 43068 Permit: 10016006-1 New Type: D-1, D-3, D-2 To: Intermission Cocktail Lounge, LLC Intermission Cocktail Lounge 491 South Fourth Street only Columbus, OH 43215 Permit #: 10011395-1 Advertise Date: 8/29/2026 Agenda Date: 8/24/2026 Return Date: 9/3/2026

  6. Clerk's Office for Bulletin
    Public Notice

    Notice/Advertisement Title: Council Structure and Reform Public Hearing Meeting Minutes Contact Name: Andie McDonald Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-7994 Contact Email Address: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>

  7. Clerk's Office for Bulletin
    Public Notice

    Notice/Advertisement Title: Southwest Area Commission Election Petitions Available Contact Name: Elizabeth Reed Contact Telephone Number: 614-560-3831 Contact Email Address: [email protected]

  8. Clerk's Office for Bulletin
    Public Notice

    Notice/Advertisement Title: Amended Bylaws for Vehicle For Hire Advisory Board Contact Name: Benjamin Lee Contact Telephone Number: 614.645.7471 Contact Email Address: [email protected]

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  9. Clerk's Office for Bulletin
    Public Notice

    Notice/Advertisement Title: Greater South East Area Commission Will Not Meet August 25 Contact Name: Lynne LaCour Contact Telephone Number: 614-724-0100 Contact Email Address: [email protected]

  10. Clerk's Office for Bulletin
    Public Notice

    Notice/Advertisement Title: Columbus LGBTQ+ Affairs Commission, August Meeting Notes Contact Name: Dr. Kenyona Walker Contact Telephone Number: (614) 645-5817 Contact Email Address: [email protected]

  11. Clerk's Office for Bulletin
    Public Notice

    Notice/Advertisement Title: City Council Zoning Agenda for August 31, 2026 Contact Name: Gretchen D. James Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-1654 Contact Email Address: [email protected]

  12. Clerk's Office for Bulletin
    Public Notice

    Notice/Advertisement Title: Columbus LGBTQ+ Affairs Commission, Executive Committee, August Meeting Recap Contact Name: Raven Ho Contact Telephone Number: (614) 645-9692 Contact Email Address: [email protected]