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  1. First Reading
    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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  2. First Reading
    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. First 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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  4. First Reading
    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. First Reading
    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. First Reading
    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)

  8. First 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. First Reading
    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. First Reading
    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. First Reading
    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. First Reading
    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. First Reading
    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. First 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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  15. First 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. First Reading
    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. First Reading
    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. First Reading
    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. First Reading
    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. First Reading
    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. Consent
    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)
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  22. First Reading
    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. First Reading
    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)

  24. First Reading
    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)

  25. First Reading
    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. Consent
    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)
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  27. Consent
    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)
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  28. Consent
    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)
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  29. Consent
    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)
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  30. Consent
    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)
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  32. Consent
    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)
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  33. Consent
    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)
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  37. Consent
    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)
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  38. Consent
    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)
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  39. Second Reading
    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)
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  40. Consent
    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)
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  41. Consent
    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)
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  42. Consent
    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)
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  43. Consent
    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)
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  44. Consent
    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)
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  45. Second Reading
    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)
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  46. Second Reading
    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)
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  47. Second Reading
    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)
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  48. Second Reading
    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)
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  49. Second Reading
    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)
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  50. Second Reading
    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)
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  51. Consent
    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)
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  52. Second Reading
    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)
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  53. Second Reading
    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)
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  54. Second Reading
    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)
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  55. Second Reading
    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)
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  56. Second Reading
    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)
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  57. Consent
    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)
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  58. 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 Bikeway Development-Georgesville Road Shared Use Path-Parkwick Drive to Sullivant Avenue and to authorize an expenditure of $25,984.00. ($25,984.00)

  59. Consent
    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)
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  60. Consent
    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)

  61. Consent
    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)
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  62. Consent
    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)
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  63. Second Reading
    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)
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  64. Consent
    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)
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  65. Second Reading
    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)
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  66. Second Reading
    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)
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  67. Consent
    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)
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  68. Second Reading
    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)
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  69. Consent
    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)
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  70. Consent
    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)
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  71. Second Reading
    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)
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  72. Consent
    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)
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  73. Second Reading
    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)
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  74. Consent
    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)
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  75. Consent
    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)
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  76. Consent
    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)
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  77. Consent
    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)
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  78. Consent
    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)
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  79. Consent
    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)
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  80. Consent
    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)
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  81. Second Reading
    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)
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  82. Second Reading
    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)
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  83. Consent
    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)
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  84. Consent
    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)
    Attachments

  85. Consent
    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)
    Attachments

  86. Second Reading
    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)
    Attachments

  87. Second Reading
    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)
    Attachments

  88. Consent
    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)
    Attachments

  89. Consent
    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)
    Attachments

  90. Consent
    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)
    Attachments

  91. Consent
    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)
    Attachments

  92. Consent
    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)
    Attachments

  93. Consent
    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)
    Attachments

  94. Consent
    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)
    Attachments

  95. Consent
    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)
    Attachments

  96. Consent
    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)
    Attachments

  97. Consent
    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)
    Attachments

  98. Second Reading
    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)
    Attachments

  99. Second Reading
    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)
    Attachments

  100. Second Reading
    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.
    Attachments

  101. Second Reading
    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.
    Attachments

  102. Second Reading
    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.
    Attachments

  103. Second Reading
    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.
    Attachments

  104. First Reading
    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)
    Attachments

  105. First Reading
    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)
    Attachments

  106. First Reading
    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)
    Attachments

  107. First Reading
    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)
    Attachments

  108. First Reading
    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)
    Attachments

  109. First Reading
    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)
    Attachments

  110. First Reading
    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)
    Attachments

  111. First Reading
    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)
    Attachments

  112. First Reading
    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)
    Attachments

  113. Second Reading
    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)
    Attachments

  114. Second Reading
    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.

  115. Second Reading
    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.
    Attachments

  116. Second Reading
    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)
    Attachments

  117. Consent
    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)
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  118. In Council
    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

  119. Consent
    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).
    Attachments

  120. Second Reading
    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)
    Attachments

  121. Consent
    Ceremonial Resolution

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

  122. Consent
    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)
    Attachments

  123. Consent
    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)
    Attachments

  124. Second Reading
    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)
    Attachments

  125. Second Reading
    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)
    Attachments

  126. Second Reading
    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)
    Attachments

  127. Second Reading
    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).
    Attachments

Columbus City Council
Agenda Minutes

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  1. Second Reading
    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)

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  2. Consent
    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)

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  3. 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 Bikeway Development-Georgesville Road Shared Use Path-Parkwick Drive to Sullivant Avenue and to authorize an expenditure of $25,984.00. ($25,984.00)

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  4. Consent
    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)

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  5. Consent
    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)

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  6. Consent
    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)

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  7. Consent
    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)

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  8. Consent
    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)

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  9. Second Reading
    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)

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  10. Second Reading
    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)

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  11. Consent
    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)

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  12. Second Reading
    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)

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  13. Consent
    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)

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  14. Second Reading
    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)

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  15. Consent
    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)

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  16. Second Reading
    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)

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  17. Consent
    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)

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  18. Consent
    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)

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  19. Consent
    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)

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  20. Consent
    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)

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  21. Consent
    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)

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  22. Consent
    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)

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  23. Consent
    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)

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  24. Second Reading
    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)

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  25. Second Reading
    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)

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  26. Consent
    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)

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  27. Consent
    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)

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  28. Consent
    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)

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  29. Second Reading
    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)

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  30. Second Reading
    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)

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  31. Consent
    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)

    Read for the First Time

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  32. Consent
    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)

    Read for the First Time

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  33. Consent
    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)

    Read for the First Time

    Attachments

  34. Consent
    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)

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  35. Consent
    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)

    Read for the First Time

    Attachments

  36. Consent
    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)

    Read for the First Time

    Attachments

  37. Consent
    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)

    Read for the First Time

    Attachments

  38. Consent
    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)

    Read for the First Time

    Attachments

  39. Consent
    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)

    Read for the First Time

    Attachments

  40. Second Reading
    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)

    Read for the First Time

    Attachments

  41. Second Reading
    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)

    Read for the First Time

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  42. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to modify an existing contract with OARnet/OSU for VMware software licensing, maintenance, and support, pursuant to Columbus City Codes sections relating to not-for-profit service contracts; and to authorize the expenditure of $218,292.48 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Fund. ($218,292.48)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  43. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to enter a contract with Excel Management Systems, Inc. utilizing a State Term Contract for the purchase of Microsoft Enterprise Unified Support services; to authorize the expenditure of $417,236.00 from the Department of Technology Information Services Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($417,236.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  44. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a Grant Agreement with Elevate Northland in an amount of up to $320,216.25 to advance payment for the planning, design, and construction of a new community center space to continue providing training and business incubation assistance to the Northland community; to authorize the transfer of funds with the Northland TIF Fund; to appropriate funds within the Northland TIF Fund; to authorize the expenditure of up to $320,216.25 from the Northland TIF Fund; and to allow for the reimbursement of expenditures prior to the purchase order with the Grant Agreement expiring on December 31 2026. ($320,216.25)

    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 Public Service, to use current, pending, and future State of Ohio and ODOT cooperative contracts to enter into contracts, establish purchase agreements and purchase orders, and associate all general budget reservations resulting from this ordinance for deicing chemicals for snow and ice control on the roadways of Columbus; to authorize the expenditure of $250,000.00 from the Municipal Motor Vehicle Tax Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($250,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  46. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Service to execute grant and other requisite agreements with the Central Ohio Transit Authority for the acceptance and administration of said grants for projects approved to received 2026 Transit Supportive Infrastructure Program funds; and to authorize expenditure of any awarded fund and the refund of any unused funds. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  47. Passed
    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 Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, Inc. in connection with the Intersection - Greenlawn Avenue - Thurman Avenue at High Street project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $50,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund to pay for the project. ($50,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

    Attachments

  48. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a contract modification with Cultivate Geospatial Solutions, LLC in connection with the Asset Information Management System; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $185,000.00 from the Street Construction, Maintenance, and Repair Fund. ($185,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  49. Passed
    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 DHDC Engineering Consulting Services, Inc. in connection with the Roadway - Subsurface Utility Exploration Services project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $50,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund to pay for the project. ($50,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  50. Passed
    Ordinance

    To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a contract modification with Glaus, Pyle, Schomer, Burns and DeHaven, Inc., dba GPD Associates in connection with the Roadway Improvements - Livingston Avenue - Front to Fourth project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $350,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund to pay for the project. ($350,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  51. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with M.P. Dory Co. for the Roadway - Guardrail and Fence Repair 2025 service project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $375,000.00 from the Street Construction Maintenance and Repair Fund for the project; and to declare an emergency. ($375,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  52. Passed
    Resolution

    To declare the City’s necessity and intent to appropriate and accept certain fee simple title and lesser real estate in order to complete the Broad Street Phase project ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  53. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents necessary for the City to grant a Revocable Encroachment Easement to Mt Vernon Ave A.M.E. Church to allow a portion of their building to remain on City property within existing right-of-way; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  54. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with Decker Construction Company for the Roadway - Utility Cut and Repair 2025 service project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $350,000.00 from the Street Construction Maintenance and Repair Fund for the project; and to declare an emergency. ($350,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  55. 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 (1) F150 Truck, (1) F250 Supercab Truck and (1) Transit Van with snow and light packages for the Department of Public Service with Ricart Properties, Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of up to $130,084.16 from Municipal Motor Vehicle Tax Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($130,084.16)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  56. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize an expenditure correction of $207,318.75 from the Recreation and Parks Permanent Grant Fund to the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund to balance the Clean Ohio - Refugee Road, Mason Run Preservation grant and close it out prior to year end; to authorize the transfer of $37,412.14 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2025 Capital Improvements Budget; and to authorize the expenditure of $207,318.75 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund. ($207,318.75)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  57. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize an expenditure correction of $437,700.00 from the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund to the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund to be applied towards the costs of tree plantings; and to authorize the expenditure of $437,700.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund. ($437,700.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  58. Passed
    Resolution

    To declare the City’s necessity and intent to appropriate and accept certain fee simple title and lesser real estate in order to complete the FRA Big Walnut Trail Little Turtle to Sunbury Road/Cherrybottom Park project. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  59. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion to enter into a grant agreement with All Nations Worship Assembly of Columbus, Ohio, Inc., a local registered non-profit organizations in support of summer youth programming; to authorize the expenditure of $25,000.00; and to declare an emergency. ($25,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  60. Passed
    Ordinance

    To approve Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) #2025-05 executed between representatives of the City of Columbus and American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Ohio Council 8, Local 1632, which provides for a one-time lump sum payment to AFSCME Local 1632 members in COAAA who remain employed with the City as of December 31, 2025; and to declare an emergency. ($120,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  61. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Board of Health to modify an existing contract with OSS Ohio Holdings, LLC. for security officer services to add additional funding; to authorize a total expenditure of $30,000.00 from the Health Special Revenue Fund for said contract modification; and to declare an emergency. ($30,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  62. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Board of Health to enter into a Grant agreement with the ADAMH Board of Franklin County to provide operational support to the newly opened Franklin County Crisis Care Center; to authorize an expenditure from the Health Departments Special Purpose Fund to pay the costs thereof; and to declare an emergency. ($300,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  63. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize and direct the City attorney to settle the lawsuit captioned Anita Davis v. City of Columbus, Tenth Appellate District Case No. 25AP-633; to authorize the expenditure of Thirty Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($30,000.00) in settlement of the litigation; to authorize the transfer of said funds from the Citywide Account into the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($30,000.00)

    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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  64. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the City Auditor to process an expenditure correction from the General Fund to the Division of Police, FY22 DNA CEBR Grant Program; and to declare an emergency. ($67,883.58)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  65. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize and direct the Administrative and Presiding Judge of the Franklin County Municipal Court to accept a grant award from the State of Ohio, Department of Rehabilitation and Correction; to appropriate $200,215.00 from the unappropriated balance of the general government grant fund to the Franklin County Municipal Court. ($200,215.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  66. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the acceptance of funds from the City’s settlement of claims in the Multidistrict Visa and Mastercard Payment Card Interchange Fees Antitrust Litigation; 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:

  67. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Water and Power to modify a contract with Bricker Graydon LLP for tax advisory services; to authorize the expenditure of $150,000.00 from the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($150,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  68. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the City Attorney to spend City funds to acquire and accept in good faith certain fee simple and lesser real estate needed to complete the Franklinton Stormwater System Improvements Project, and to contract for associated professional services for the acquisition; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Storm Bond Fund; to authorize the expenditure of up to $342,000.00 from the Storm Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($342,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  69. Second Reading
    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 Melissa Green, that this Ordinance be Referred to Committee. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  70. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to establish a contract with Best Equipment Co., Inc for the purchase and delivery of a combination jetting and vacuum trailer for the Department of Public Utilities; and to authorize the expenditure of $198.974.00 from the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund. ($198,974.00)

    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 execute those document(s) necessary to release a portion the City’s sanitary easement rights described and recorded in Instrument Number 202407180071846, Recorder’s Office, Franklin County, Ohio. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  72. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to apply for, receive and execute the US EPA Midsize and Large Drinking Water System Infrastructure Resilience and Sustainability Program funding; to authorize the execution of grant and other requisite agreements funded with said US EPA grants and providing for the acceptance and administration of said grant award on behalf of the Department of Public Utilities; to authorize the expenditure of any awarded funds and the refund of any unused funds. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  73. Passed
    Ordinance

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

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  74. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Composting Bulking Material (Woodchips) with Edwards Land Clearing Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

    Attachments

  75. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Finance and Management Director to modify an existing Universal Term Contract with Fondriest Environmental Inc. to allow for manufacturer price increases for the option to purchase YSI Parts and Services; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  76. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the City Attorney to spend City funds to acquire and accept in good faith certain fee simple and lesser real estate needed to complete the Twin Lake Dam Rehabilitation Project and to contract for associated professional services needed for the acquisition of the real estate; to authorize an expenditure of up to $100,000.00 within the Storm Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($100,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  77. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Digital Protection Relays and Accessories with SEL Engineering Services 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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  78. Passed
    Ordinance

    This ordinance authorizes the appropriation and expenditure in an amount up to $502,585.15 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 Community Housing Network Inc. in an amount up to $502,585.15 to provide supportive services for residents that are deemed eligible under the HOME-ARP guidelines at Touchstone Field Place II; and authorizes the expenditure prior to the purchase order within the contract term date of November 1, 2025 through July 31, 2030. ($502,585.15)

    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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  79. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Development to execute those documents necessary to enter into a Third Amendment to Lease Agreement with Best Corporate Properties II; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  80. Filed
    Appointment

    Reappointment of Sean Grant, CFO, Columbus Partnership, 150 South Front Street, Suite 200, Columbus, Ohio 43215, to serve as a joint City of Columbus-Franklin County appointee to the Affordable Housing Trust for Columbus and Franklin County Board of Directors with a new term expiration date of December 31, 2028 (biography attached).

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  81. Filed
    Appointment

    Reappointment of Bill LaFayette, Founder & Owner, Regionomics, 1293 South Front Street, Columbus, Ohio 43206, to serve as a joint City of Columbus-Franklin County appointee to the Affordable Housing Trust for Columbus and Franklin County Board of Directors, with a new term expiration date of December 31, 2027 (biography attached).

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  82. Filed
    Appointment

    Reappointment of Michael Childs, Vice President, Community Development Director, United Midwest Savings Bank, 6460 Busch Boulevard, Columbus, Ohio 43229, to serve as a joint City of Columbus-Franklin County appointee to the Affordable Housing Trust for Columbus and Franklin County Board of Directors, with a new term expiration date of December 31, 2027 (profile attached).

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  83. Filed
    Appointment

    Appointment of Bhakri Bania, BBCO, 326 S High St, Suite 500 Columbus, OH 43215 to serve on the German Village Commission replacing Charissa Durst with a new term expiration date of 6/30/2028 (resume attached).

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  84. Filed
    Appointment

    Appointment of Bharat Baste, BBCO, 326 S High St, Suite 500 Columbus, OH 43215 to serve on the Historic Resources Commission replacing Tameka Baba with a new term expiration date of 6/30/2028 (resume attached).

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  85. Filed
    Appointment

    Appointment of Melva Williams-Argaw, XYZ Professional Services, LTD., 166 Mayfair Blvd. Columbus, OH 43213 to serve on the Historic Resources Commission replacing AJ Minerva with a new term expiration date of 6/30/2026 (resume attached).

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  86. Filed
    Appointment

    Appointment of Zac Romer-Jordan, BBCO, 326 S High St, Suite 500 Columbus, OH 43215 to serve on the Victorian Village Commission replacing Melinda Shah with a new term expiration date of 6/30/2028 (resume attached).

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  87. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to enter a contract with Winmill Software, Inc. for a term of one year, with the option to renew for four additional one-year terms, for the use of PPM Pro Product and services; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes; to authorize an expenditure from the General Fund and the Information Services Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($38,939.00)

    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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  88. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology, on behalf of the Civil Service Commission, to enter into a contract with Governmentjobs.com, Inc. (also known as NeoGov) for application hosting services; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes; and to authorize the expenditure of $189,551.14 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating Fund. ($189,551.14)

    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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  89. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to enter an agreement with Columbus FiberNet LLC for fiber optic cable maintenance services; to authorize the expenditure of $88,201.27 from the Information Services Operating fund; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes; and to declare an emergency. ($88,201.27)

    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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  90. Passed
    Ordinance

    To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement budget; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with Complete General Construction Company for the Bridge Rehabilitation - Front Street and Nationwide Boulevard over Railroad Tunnel project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $5,434,218.13 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund project; and to declare an emergency. ($5,434,218.13)

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

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  91. Passed
    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 Orchard, Hiltz & McCliment, Inc. for the Bikeway - Broad Street Urban Trail - Washington Avenue to Alum Creek Trail project; and to authorize the expenditure of $1,875,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund. ($1,875,000.00)

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

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  92. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with Danbert, Inc. for the Downtown Signal Conduit Replacement Phase 1 project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,184,089.67 from the Street Construction Maintenance and Repair Fund for the project; and to declare an emergency. ($1,184,089.67)

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

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  93. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the City Attorney's Office, Real Estate Division, to contract for professional services relative to the acquisition of fee simple title and lesser interests in and to property needed for the Arterial - Broad Street - Outerbelt Street to Reynoldsburg-New Albany Road project; to authorize the City Attorney's Office, Real Estate Division, to negotiate with property owners to acquire the additional rights of way necessary to complete this project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,000,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,000,000.00)

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

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  94. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to execute an intergovernmental agreement with the Regional Council of Governments for the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging, to authorize a transfer of appropriations between objects within the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund, to authorize the expenditure of $6,000,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund, and to waive relevant provisions of Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Codes relating to the sale of City owned personal property for donation to the COG-COAAA. ($6,000,000.00)

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

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  95. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept grant funds from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in the amount of $3,382,868.00 and any additional funds for the Ryan White Part A HIV Care grant program; to authorize the appropriation of $3,382,868.00 and any additional funds awarded from the unapppropriated balance of the Health Department Grants Fund; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer appropriations between object classes for the Ryan White Part A HIV Care grant program. ($3,382,868.00)

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

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  96. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept the grant service contract from the Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health (ADAMH) Board of Franklin County in the amount of $1,879,470.94; to authorize the appropriation of $2,169,470.94, 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 2026 Alcohol, Drug And Mental Health (ADAMH) Board of Franklin County grant service contract for the Alcohol and Drug Services (ADS) and Neighborhood Social Services Divisions (NSS) grant programs as needed upon request by the Columbus Public Health department; and to declare an emergency. ($2,169,470.94)

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

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  97. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management on behalf of the Municipal Court Clerk to modify and extend the contract with Dell Marketing LP for the purchase of maintenance, support and services for Microsoft licenses and for the support and hosting of the monthly Azure usage; to amend the original contract to update the product due to Microsoft’s error; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City code; to authorize the expenditure of $70,000.00 from the Municipal Court Clerk computer fund; and to declare an emergency. ($70,000.00)

    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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  98. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize and direct the City Attorney to settle the claims of Luis Escobedo Villanueva; to authorize the expenditure of the sum of Seventy-Five Thousand and No Cents ($75,000.00) in settlement of the matter; and to declare an emergency. ($75,000.00)

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

  99. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with Cornerstone Maintenance Services, Ltd. for HVAC and air purification maintenance services at various Department of Public Utilities facilities; to waive competitive bidding of the Columbus City Code; and to authorize the expenditure of $388,700.00 from the Sewer Operating Sanitary Fund and $10,000.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund. ($398,700.00)

    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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  100. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Driven Excavating, LLC, for the Atlanta Drive Area Water Line Improvements Project; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $5,896,817.62 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. ($5,898,817.62)

    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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  101. 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 make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for this project; to appropriate funds within the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $1,558,922.99 from the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund to pay for the project. ($1,558,922.99)

    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 authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Performance Pipelining, Inc., for the Blueprint Hilltop 1 - Palmetto/Westgate Lateral Lining Project 2 project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds within the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for this project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $8,275,325.55 from the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund and the Sanitary Bond Fund to pay for the project. ($8,275,325.55)

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

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  103. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to establish a contract with BEC Enterprises LLC II, for the purchase and delivery of a water flusher truck for the Department of Public Utilities; to waive competitive bidding of the Columbus City Code; and to authorize the expenditure of $325,353.00 from the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund. ($325,353.00)

    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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  104. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Finance and Management Director to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate current and pending Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreements for the purchase of Water Treatment Chemicals for the Division of Water; to authorize the transfer of $4,300,000.00 between object classes in the water operating fund; to authorize the expenditure of $8,300,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund. ($8,300,000.00)

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

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  105. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Development to enter into a grant agreement with TCG Elford Broad Apartments Holdings LLC for development of a 240-unit workforce housing development in an amount up to $2,200,000.00; to authorize the expenditure of up to $2,200,000.00 from the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; to authorize expenses incurred prior to the creation of the purchase order; to repeal Ordinance No. 1721-2025; and to declare an emergency. ($2,200,000.00)

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

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  106. Passed
    Ordinance

    To amend Chapter 2509 of the Columbus City Codes to enact Section 2509.11 to establish the requirement for an emergency power supply when an electric motor-driven fire pump is installed within a structure. ($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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  107. Second Reading
    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)

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  108. Consent
    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)

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  109. Passed
    Ordinance

    This ordinance authorizes the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of Sustainable Columbus, to implement the pilot Resilience Hub Program in support of the City’s sustainability and community prosperity goals with Maize Manor United Methodist Church, Inc.; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $75,000.00 from the Sustainable Columbus fund; and to declare an emergency. ($75,000.00).

    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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  110. Passed
    Ordinance

    To amend Title 39 and Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Codes; and to repeal certain existing sections of Title 39 and Chapter 329, in order to update, clarify, and strengthen code regarding the operations of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion and its programs.

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

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  111. Consent
    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)

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  112. Filed
    Communication

    THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 12, 2025 New Type: D1, D3, D3A To: Ramos Alex LLC 3036 Sullivant Ave Columbus, OH 43204 Permit #: 07195673-5 Transfer Type: D2, D3, D1 To: Witchlab LLC Witchlab LLC 127 N Central Ave Columbus, OH 43222 From: Witchlab LLC 1187 W Broad St Columbus, OH 43222 Permit #: 09692304-2 New Type: D5 To: Wieners On High LLC 2036 N High St Columbus, OH 43201 Permit #: 09610125-1 New Type: C1, C2 To: Sullivant FamilyMart LLC Sullivant FamilyMart LLC 2100 Sullivant Ave Columbus, OH 43223 Permit #: 10009203-1 New Type: D2, D1, D3, D6 To: Taboa LLC 40 E Long St Columbus, OH 43215 Permit #: 08764592-1 Transfer Type: D5 To: Silent T Enterprises Level One Bar + Arcade 130 Hutchinson Ave Columbus, OH 43235 From: Level 1 Bar Arcade LLC 130 Hutchinson Ave Columbus, OH 43235 Permit #: 10005961-1 Transfer Type: C2, C1 To: Par Petroleum LLC Par Petroleum 995 Alum Creek Dr Columbus, OH 43209 From: Alum Creek Petroleum LLC 995 Alum Crk Dr Columbus, OH 43209 Permit #: 10007697-1 New Type: C2, C1 To: Independence Mini Market LLC Independence Mini Market 1391 South Hamilton Road Columbus, OH 43227 Permit #: 10010587-1 Transfer Type: D5, D6 To: HOC Columbus LLC 1026 N High St Columbus, OH 43201 From: RVY Group LLC RVY Group LLC 1026 N High St Columbus, OH 43215 Permit #: 10009769-1 Stock Type: C1, C2 To: ABC Liquor Corporation 1571 E Dublin Granville Rd Columbus, OH 43229 Permit #: 00019292-1 Transfer Type: D5, D6 To: Kai Columbus Inc Kai Columbus 1323 St James Lutheran Ln Columbus, OH 43228 From: HGB Columbus Inc HGB Columbus Inc 1323 St James Lutheran Ln Columbus, OH 43228 Permit #: 10010105-1 New Type: D1, D3 To: LJW Group LLC Hokkaido 1466 Bethel Rd Columbus, OH 43220 Permit #: 10005310-8 New Type: D2 To: LNS Restaurants VIII LLC Mikey’s Late Night Slice 8770 Galaxy Way Columbus, OH 43240 Permit #: 10001787-1 Advertise Date: 11/22/25 Agenda Date: 11/17/15 Return Date: 11/27/25

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  113. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To rezone 4970 LINDORA DR. (43232), being 0.92± acres located at the southeast corner of Lindora Drive and Carbondale Drive, From: C-4, Commercial District, To: L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z24-024).

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  114. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3356.03, C-4 permitted uses; 3361.02, Permitted uses; and 3312.49(C), Required parking, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 175 HUTCHINSON AVE. (43235), to allow ground floor residential uses with reduced parking in the CPD, Commercial Planned Development District (Council Variance #CV25-066).

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  115. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; 3312.21(D)(1), Landscaping and screening; 3312.29, Parking space; and 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; Section 3332.18(D), Basis of computing area; Section 3332.21(E), Building lines; Section 3332.25(B), Maximum side yards required, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1461 FRANKLIN AVE. (43205), to allow a four-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-085).

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  116. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; 3312.21(D)(1), Landscaping and screening; 3312.29, Parking space; and 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1287 E. FULTON ST. (43205), to allow a four-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-051).

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  117. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; 3332.13, R-3 area district requirements; 3332.19, Fronting; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2866 OAKLAWN ST. (43224), to allow two single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-055).

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  118. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; 3312.25, Maneuvering; 3312.27, Parking setback line; 3312.29, Parking space; 3321.05(A)(2), Vision Clearance; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.13, R-3 area district requirements; 3332.19, Fronting; 3332.27, Rear yard; and 3332.28, Side or rear yard obstruction, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2661-2663 OSCEOLA AVE. (43211), to allow two single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-067).

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  119. 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; 3332.19, Fronting; 3332.26(C), Minimum side yard permitted; 3332.27, Rear yard; and, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 671 E. GATES ST. (43206), to allow a single-unit dwelling and a two-unit dwelling on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-4, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-052).

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  120. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3312.21(A), Landscaping and screening; and 3312.27, Parking setback line, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 4970 LINDORA DR. (43232), to allow reduced parking lot landscaping and parking setback for an apartment building in the L-AR-1, Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-075).

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  121. Passed
    Ceremonial Resolution

    To celebrate Ro's Kitchen and their community impact

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  122. Passed
    Ceremonial Resolution

    To Honor and Congratulate Nia Performing Arts Inc. on 23 Seasons of Success Performing Black Nativity

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  123. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize and direct the City Attorney to settle the lawsuit captioned Michael Wiggins et al. v. City of Columbus et al., Franklin County Court of Common Pleas Case No. 24-CV-3283; to authorize the expenditure of the sum of Seven Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($750,000.00) in settlement of the lawsuit; to authorize the transfer of $750,000.00 within the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($750,000.00)

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

  124. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Service to modify an existing agreement with Short North Alliance, Inc. (SNA) for the provision of various public parking initiatives within the Short North Parking Benefit District; to authorize the transfer of appropriation of funds within the Mobility Enterprise Fund; to authorize the expenditure of up to $50,000.00 from the Mobility Enterprise Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($50,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  125. Second Reading
    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.

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  126. Second Reading
    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.

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  127. Second Reading
    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.

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  128. Second Reading
    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.

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  129. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize and direct the City Auditor to authorize payment to the Columbus Museum of Art per invoice approved by the Department of Neighborhoods Director (or designee) in an amount not to exceed $7,942.00 from the general fund; and to declare an emergency. ($7,942.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  130. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize and direct the City Attorney to settle all claims with Averi J. Townsend; to ratify the authority of the Council President and Council Chief of Staff to execute the settlement agreement; to authorize the expenditure of eighty-four thousand, seven hundred ninety-one dollars and zero cents ($84,791.00) in settlement of the claims; from the Department of Finance’s Citywide account to Columbus City Council fund; and to declare an emergency. ($84,791.00)

    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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  131. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into a Subrecipient Agreement with LifeCare Alliance in support of their respective food distribution operations, in the cumulative amount of $40,000.00; to authorize the appropriation and the expenditure of $40,000.00; and to declare an emergency. ($40,000.00)

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

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  132. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize and direct the Board of Health to enter into a grant agreement with the Mid-Ohio Foodbank dba Mid-Ohio Food Collective; to authorize the expenditure of $10,000.00 from Health Special Revenue Fund; to authorize the expenditure of funds on reasonable food and non-alcoholic beverage expenses; and to declare an emergency. ($10,000.00)

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

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  133. Second Reading
    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)

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  134. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with the United Way of Central Ohio, Inc. in support of the 2025 Columbus Turkey Drive; to authorize an expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($20,000.00)

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

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  135. Passed
    Ordinance

    To amend Title 39 and Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Codes; and to repeal certain existing sections of Title 39 and Chapter 329, in order to update, clarify, and strengthen code regarding the operations of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion and its programs.

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

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Zoning Committee
Agenda

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  1. 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; 3332.19, Fronting; 3332.26(C), Minimum side yard permitted; 3332.27, Rear yard; and, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 671 E. GATES ST. (43206), to allow a single-unit dwelling and a two-unit dwelling on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-4, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-052).
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  2. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; 3312.25, Maneuvering; 3312.27, Parking setback line; 3312.29, Parking space; 3321.05(A)(2), Vision Clearance; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.13, R-3 area district requirements; 3332.19, Fronting; 3332.27, Rear yard; and 3332.28, Side or rear yard obstruction, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2661-2663 OSCEOLA AVE. (43211), to allow two single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-067).
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  3. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; 3332.13, R-3 area district requirements; 3332.19, Fronting; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2866 OAKLAWN ST. (43224), to allow two single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-055).
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  4. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; 3312.21(D)(1), Landscaping and screening; 3312.29, Parking space; and 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1287 E. FULTON ST. (43205), to allow a four-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-051).
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  5. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; 3312.21(D)(1), Landscaping and screening; 3312.29, Parking space; and 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; Section 3332.18(D), Basis of computing area; Section 3332.21(E), Building lines; Section 3332.25(B), Maximum side yards required, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1461 FRANKLIN AVE. (43205), to allow a four-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-085).
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  6. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3356.03, C-4 permitted uses; 3361.02, Permitted uses; and 3312.49(C), Required parking, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 175 HUTCHINSON AVE. (43235), to allow ground floor residential uses with reduced parking in the CPD, Commercial Planned Development District (Council Variance #CV25-066).
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  7. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To rezone 4970 LINDORA DR. (43232), being 0.92± acres located at the southeast corner of Lindora Drive and Carbondale Drive, From: C-4, Commercial District, To: L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z24-024).
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  8. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3312.21(A), Landscaping and screening; and 3312.27, Parking setback line, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 4970 LINDORA DR. (43232), to allow reduced parking lot landscaping and parking setback for an apartment building in the L-AR-1, Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-075).
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  1. Second Reading
    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)

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  2. Second Reading
    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)

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  3. Consent
    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)

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  4. Consent
    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)

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  5. Consent
    Ceremonial Resolution

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

  6. Clerk's Office for Bulletin
    Public Notice

    Notice/Advertisement Title: RECAP: Public Hearing - Zone In: Columbus Growth Strategy Contact Name: Kevin McCain Contact Telephone Number: (614) 645-5829 Contact Email Address: [email protected]

  7. Second Reading
    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)

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  8. Consent
    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).

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  9. Consent
    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)

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  10. Clerk's Office for Bulletin
    Public Notice

    Notice/Advertisement Title: Parking Code Public Hearing Contact Name: Amaris Lemus Contact Telephone Number: 614-327-1257 Contact Email Address: [email protected]

  11. Clerk's Office for Bulletin
    Public Notice

    Notice/Advertisement Title: Northeast Area Commission Special Meeting 12/6/2025 Contact Name: Devin Deal Contact Telephone Number: 614-715-3597 Contact Email Address: [email protected]

  12. Clerk's Office for Bulletin
    Public Notice

    Notice/Advertisement Title: North Central Area Commission Bylaws Committee Meeting Scheduled for December 9, 2025 Contact Name: Devin Deal Contact Telephone Number: 614-715-3597 Contact Email Address: [email protected]

  13. Clerk's Office for Bulletin
    Public Notice

    Notice/Advertisement Title: Livingston Avenue Area Commission Election Challenge Meeting Contact Name: Elections Committee Chair Michael Herman Contact Email Address: [email protected]

  14. Clerk's Office for Bulletin
    Public Notice

    Notice/Advertisement Title: Certificate of Appropriateness and Approval Public Hearing Contact Name: Amaris Lemus Contact Telephone Number: 614-327-1257 Contact Email Address: [email protected]

  15. Clerk's Office for Bulletin
    Public Notice

    Notice/Advertisement Title: Rental Registry Hearing #2 Minutes Contact Name: Jean-Philippe Dorval Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-2898 Contact Email Address: [email protected]

  16. In Council
    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

  17. Clerk's Office for Bulletin
    Public Notice

    Notice/Advertisement Title: Public Utilities Notice: Water & Power - Industrial Wastewater Discharge Permits Contact Name: Paul Kerr III Contact Telephone Number: (614) 645-5876 Contact Email Address: [email protected]

  18. 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]

  19. Clerk's Office for Bulletin
    Public Notice

    Notice/Advertisement Title: Changes to Far South Columbus Area Commission December and January Meeting Dates 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: North Central Area Commission January Meeting Date Change Contact Name: Devin Deal Contact Telephone Number: 614-715-3597 Contact Email Address: [email protected]