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  1. Second Reading
    Ordinance

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

    Read for the First Time

    Attachments

  2. Second Reading
    Ordinance

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

    Read for the First Time

    Attachments

  3. Second Reading
    Ordinance

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

    Read for the First Time

  4. Second Reading
    Ordinance

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

    Read for the First Time

  5. Second Reading
    Ordinance

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

    Read for the First Time

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  6. Second Reading
    Ordinance

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

    Read for the First Time

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  7. Second Reading
    Resolution

    To declare the City’s necessity and intent to appropriate and accept certain fee simple title and/or lesser real estate in order to complete the 4600 Kenny Road Sewer Reconstruction Project. ($0.00)

    Read for the First Time

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  8. Consent
    Ordinance

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

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

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

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

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

    To authorize the Board of Health to accept funds from the Michigan Public Health Institute (MPHI) and any additional funds for the 2026 Leaders Transforming Public Health Systems Grant; to authorize the appropriation of funds from the unappropriated balance of the Health Department Grants Fund, to authorize the City Auditor to transfer appropriations between object classes for the 2026 Leaders Transforming Public Health Systems Grant; and to declare an emergency. ($7,500.00)
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  14. Consent
    Ordinance

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

  15. Consent
    Ordinance

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

  16. Consent
    Ordinance

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

  17. Consent
    Ordinance

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  24. Second Reading
    Ordinance

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

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

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

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

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

    Amended as submitted to the Clerk

  29. Second Reading
    Ordinance

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

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

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

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

  33. Consent
    Ordinance

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreements for the purchase of five dump trucks for the Department of Public Utilities from Fyda Freightliner Columbus, Inc.; and to authorize the expenditure of $1,219,054.00 from within the Water Operating Fund. ($1,219,054.00)
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  43. Second Reading
    Ordinance

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

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

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

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

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

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

    To authorize the Board of Health to accept funds from the University of Michigan School of Public Health and any additional funds for the 2026 Region V Webinar Grant; to authorize the appropriation of funds from the unappropriated balance of the Health Department Grants Fund, to authorize the City Auditor to transfer appropriations between object classes for the 2026 Region V Webinar Grant; and to declare an emergency. ($3,500.00)
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  50. In Council
    Ceremonial Resolution

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

  51. Second Reading
    Ceremonial Resolution

    To Recognize and Celebrate April as Fair Housing Month in Columbus

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

  52. Consent
    Ceremonial Resolution

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

  53. Consent
    Ceremonial Resolution

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

  54. Consent
    Ceremonial Resolution

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

  55. Consent
    Ceremonial Resolution

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

  56. Council Office for Signature
    Ceremonial Resolution

    To Recognize the 23rd Annual OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon

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

  57. Second Reading
    Ordinance

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

  58. Second Reading
    Ordinance

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

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  59. Second Reading
    Ordinance

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

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  60. Second Reading
    Ordinance

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

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  61. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3312.27, Parking setback line; 3333.18, Building lines; and 3332.255, Perimeter yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2100 HARD RD. (43123), to allow reduced development standards for an apartment complex in the AR-1, Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-088).

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  62. Second Reading
    Ordinance

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

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  63. Second Reading
    Ordinance

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

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  64. Second Reading
    Ordinance

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

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  65. Second Reading
    Ordinance

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

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  66. Second Reading
    Ordinance

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

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  67. Filed
    Communication

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

    Read and Filed

  68. Consent
    Ceremonial Resolution

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

  69. Consent
    Ceremonial Resolution

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

  70. Consent
    Ceremonial Resolution

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

  71. Consent
    Ceremonial Resolution

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

  72. Second Reading
    Ordinance

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

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  73. Consent
    Ordinance

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

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

Zoning Committee
Agenda

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  1. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 34.E.20.100.A, Uses, Use Table, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 3616 E. BROAD ST. (43213), to allow for accessory outdoor storage in the CAC, Community Activity Center District (Council Variance #CV26-011).

    Accept entire staff report into evidence as an exhibit

    Attachments

  2. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3353.03, Permitted uses; 3361.02, Permitted uses; 3361.03, Development plan; and 3361.04(B), Performance criteria, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 7400 HUNTINGTON PARK DR. (43206), to allow a residential treatment facility with reduced development standards in the CPD, Commercial Planned Development District (Council Variance #CV26-008).

    Accept entire staff report into evidence as an exhibit

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  3. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.037, R-2F residential district; 3312.49(C), Required Parking; 3332.14, R-2F area district requirements; 3332.19, Fronting; 3332.21, Building lines; 3332.25(A)(B), Required side yards; 3332.27, Rear yard; and 3332.28, Obstructions in a required side yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 358 E. DESHLER AVE. (43206), to allow residential development with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-130).

    Accept entire staff report into evidence as an exhibit

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  4. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 34.E.20.100.A, Uses, Use Table, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 3616 E. BROAD ST. (43213), to allow for accessory outdoor storage in the CAC, Community Activity Center District (Council Variance #CV26-011).

    Adopt the findings of staff as the findings of Council

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  5. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 34.E.20.100.A, Uses, Use Table, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 3616 E. BROAD ST. (43213), to allow for accessory outdoor storage in the CAC, Community Activity Center District (Council Variance #CV26-011).

    Amended as submitted to the Clerk

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  6. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 34.E.20.100.A, Uses, Use Table, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 3616 E. BROAD ST. (43213), to allow for accessory outdoor storage in the CAC, Community Activity Center District (Council Variance #CV26-011).
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  7. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3353.03, Permitted uses; 3361.02, Permitted uses; 3361.03, Development plan; and 3361.04(B), Performance criteria, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 7400 HUNTINGTON PARK DR. (43206), to allow a residential treatment facility with reduced development standards in the CPD, Commercial Planned Development District (Council Variance #CV26-008).

    Adopt the findings of staff as the findings of Council

    Attachments

  8. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3353.03, Permitted uses; 3361.02, Permitted uses; 3361.03, Development plan; and 3361.04(B), Performance criteria, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 7400 HUNTINGTON PARK DR. (43206), to allow a residential treatment facility with reduced development standards in the CPD, Commercial Planned Development District (Council Variance #CV26-008).
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  9. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.037, R-2F residential district; 3312.49(C), Required Parking; 3332.14, R-2F area district requirements; 3332.19, Fronting; 3332.21, Building lines; 3332.25(A)(B), Required side yards; 3332.27, Rear yard; and 3332.28, Obstructions in a required side yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 358 E. DESHLER AVE. (43206), to allow residential development with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-130).

    Adopt the findings of staff as the findings of Council

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  10. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.037, R-2F residential district; 3312.49(C), Required Parking; 3332.14, R-2F area district requirements; 3332.19, Fronting; 3332.21, Building lines; 3332.25(A)(B), Required side yards; 3332.27, Rear yard; and 3332.28, Obstructions in a required side yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 358 E. DESHLER AVE. (43206), to allow residential development with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-130).
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Columbus City Council
Agenda Minutes

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  1. Passed
    Ceremonial Resolution

    To honor and recognize the sponsors of the Seniors Community Health Fair for their dedication to serving the senior population of Franklin County

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

  2. Second Reading
    Ordinance

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

    Read for the First Time

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  3. Consent
    Ordinance

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

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  4. Second Reading
    Ordinance

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

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  5. Consent
    Ordinance

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

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  6. Consent
    Ordinance

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

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  7. Consent
    Ordinance

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

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  8. Second Reading
    Ordinance

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

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  9. Consent
    Ordinance

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

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  10. Consent
    Ordinance

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

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  11. Consent
    Ordinance

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

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  12. Consent
    Ordinance

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

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  13. Consent
    Ordinance

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

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  14. Second Reading
    Ordinance

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

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  15. Second Reading
    Ordinance

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

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  16. Second Reading
    Ordinance

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

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  17. Second Reading
    Ordinance

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

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  18. Consent
    Ordinance

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

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  19. Second Reading
    Ordinance

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

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

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  21. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreements for the purchase of five dump trucks for the Department of Public Utilities from Fyda Freightliner Columbus, Inc.; and to authorize the expenditure of $1,219,054.00 from within the Water Operating Fund. ($1,219,054.00)

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  22. Consent
    Ordinance

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

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  23. Second Reading
    Ordinance

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

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  24. Consent
    Ordinance

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

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  25. Consent
    Ordinance

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

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  26. Passed
    Ceremonial Resolution

    To Recognize and Celebrate Jason Jenkins’ Service and Contribution to the City of Columbus

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  27. Passed
    Ceremonial Resolution

    To Honor and Recognize Ronald Boyt for his Outstanding Work in the Columbus Community

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  28. Passed
    Ceremonial Resolution

    To honor, recognize, and celebrate the life of Lester F. Wright, 1938 - 2025

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  29. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a universal term contract for the option to purchase Technology Disposal with Columbus Micro Systems, Inc.; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  30. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to renew a contract with vCloud Tech, Inc. for Red Hat Linux licenses, learning subscriptions, and JBOSS, including maintenance and support; and to authorize the expenditure of $173,230.22 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Division, Information Services Operating Fund. ($173,230.22)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  31. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management on behalf of the Fleet Management Division to purchase one (1) riding floor scrubber from Carmen’s Distribution System, Inc.; to authorize expenditure of $20,580.38 from the Fleet Management Capital Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($20,580.38)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  32. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract on behalf of the Facilities Management Division with Ohio Technical Services, Inc. for inspection, testing, removal, and/or remediation of hazardous materials from city facilities; to authorize the expenditure of $400,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($400,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  33. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Fleet Management Division, to enter into contract with Enterprise Holdings, Inc for vehicle rental services; to authorize the expenditure of $280,000.00 from the Fleet Management Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($280,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  34. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to modify and renew a contract with Brown Enterprise Solutions, LLC for the purchase of Talend software licensing, maintenance, and support services; to authorize the expenditure of up to $498,588.24 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating fund; and to declare an emergency. ($498,588.24)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  35. Passed
    Resolution

    To authorize the City Auditor to request advance payments for Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) revenues from the Franklin County Auditor during 2026 and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  36. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Development, or authorized signatory, and the Director of Public Safety, to execute a lease agreement for office space at 285 East Main Street, Columbus, Ohio; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $472,115.52 from the Income Tax Set Aside Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($472,115.52)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  37. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the amendment of the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer between projects within the Development Taxable Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of Development to enter into a capital improvement grant agreement in an amount up to $400,000.00 with the Abraham Alemayoh Legacy Foundation(AALF) to continue the renovation of Sawyer Recreation Center, formerly known as the Neighborhood House; to authorize the expenditure of in an amount up to $400,000.00 within the Development Taxable Bond Fund; to authorize the advancement of funding on a predetermined schedule; and to declare an emergency. ($400,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  38. Passed
    Ordinance

    To repeal and replace Ordinance 3116-2025, passed December 8, 2025, to authorize the Director of the Department of Development, or his designee, 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)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  39. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a Jobs Growth Incentive Agreement with Copper Run Capital LLC for a term of up to five (5) consecutive years in consideration of the company’s proposed expansion, the creation of thirty (30) net new full-time permanent positions with an estimated annual payroll of approximately $6,000,000.00 and the retention of eighteen (18) full-time permanent positions with an associated estimated annual payroll of approximately $2,952,000.00 at the proposed Project Site. ($0.00)

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

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  40. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a Jobs Growth Incentive Agreement with AAA Cooper Transportation for a term of up to five (5) consecutive years in consideration of the company’s proposed total capital investment of $3,300,000.00 and the creation of fifty-five (55) net new full-time permanent positions with an estimated annual payroll of approximately $3,850,000.00. ($0.00)

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

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  41. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to amend the existing Airport Drive Community Reinvestment Area as established by City Council pursuant to Ohio Revised Code by (1) renaming the Airport Drive CRA to the Airport CRA (the "Airport CRA"); (2) revising the improvements eligible for abatement within the Airport CRA; and (3) adding approximately 3,679.18 acres comprised of 1,095 individual parcels within the City of Columbus and contiguous with the current boundary of the existing Airport Drive CRA but not currently within the boundary of the existing Airport Drive CRA. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  42. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a Development Agreement with Lotus Advantage Steelton I, LLC to outline the plans and certain commitments of the parties as it relates to the Steelton Village (Residential) project in the South Side planning area, and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  43. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a not-for-profit service contract in the amount up to $25,000.00 with the Short North Special Improvement District (SID) for environmental maintenance, supplemental security, improvements, promotions, and member services per the Plan of Service; to authorize the expenditure of up to $20,000.00 from the 2026 General Fund Operating Budget; to authorize the expenditure of up to $5,000.00 from the Special Purpose Fund, Recreation & Parks - Italian Village Park subfund; to authorize expenses incurred prior to purchase order execution, beginning August 1, 2025; to authorize the advancement of funds on a predetermined schedule provided in the terms of the agreement; and to declare an emergency. ($25,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  44. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Development to enter into a grant agreement with Columbus Ohio Fire Fighter’s Museum, Inc to renovate the existing space and preserve its historical nature; to authorize the expenditure of $200,000.00 from the Development Taxable Bond Fund; to authorize the advancement of funds on a predetermined schedule provided in the terms of the agreement; and to declare an emergency. ($200,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  45. Passed
    Ordinance

    To set forth a statement of municipal services and zoning conditions to be provided to the area contained in a proposed annexation (AN26-004) of 0.28± Acres in Sharon Township to the city of Columbus as required by the Ohio Revised Code and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  46. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to petition the Franklin County Board of Commissioners to change the Montgomery Township boundary lines to make them co-extensive with the corporate limits of the City of Columbus for territory in Blendon Township recently accepted by Ordinance No. 0586-2026; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  47. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Development, or authorized designee, on behalf of the Department of Public Utilities, to execute a License Agreement with Franklin County in order to park motor vehicles at the Southerly Wastewater Treatment Plant; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  48. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the City Attorney's Office, Real Estate Division, to hire professional services, negotiate with property owners, and acquire right-of-way in support of the Department of Public Service’s Capital Improvement Program; to authorize the City Auditor to appropriate $100,000.00 within the General Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the expenditure of up to $100,000.00 from the General Permanent Improvement Fund for this purpose; and to declare an emergency. ($100,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  49. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to enter into a professional service contract with Stantec Consulting Services Inc. for the Roadway - Materials Testing and Inspection 2026-1 contract; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $500,000.00 from the Private Construction Inspection Fund and the Construction Inspection Fund to pay for the contract; and to declare an emergency. ($500,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  50. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to modify all contracts between the Department of Public Service and Gannett Fleming Engineers and Architects, P.C. to allow for the assignment of all such contracts from Gannett Fleming Engineers and Architects, P.C. to GFT Infrastructure Inc.; to authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to modify all contracts between the Department of Public Service and TranSystems Corporation to allow for the assignment of all such contracts from TranSystems Corporation to GFT Infrastructure Inc.; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  51. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into two universal term contracts for the option to purchase Ready Mix Concretes with Anderson Concrete Corporation and Decker Construction Company; to authorize the expenditure of $2.00; and to declare an emergency. ($2.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  52. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Service to execute grant agreements relative to the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for the Bikeway - Sancus Boulevard SUP - Worthington-Galena Road to Worthington Woods Boulevard project; to accept and expend awarded grant funds, and to issue refunds, if necessary, for approved projects. ($0.00)

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

  53. Passed
    Ordinance

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

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  54. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to modify all contracts between the Department of Public Service and Arcadis Engineering Services (USA) Inc., to allow for the assignment of all such contracts from Arcadis Engineering Services (USA) Inc., to Arcadis U.S., Inc.; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  55. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to exercise an option to renew the contract for year two (2) and add funding in the amount of $370,000.00, with Class Acts Columbus, Inc. to provide talent buying, fiscal agent, and event management services for events produced by the Office of Special Events; to authorize the expenditure of $370,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund. ($370,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  56. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to exercise and option to renew the contract for year two (2) and to add funding in the amount of $150,000.00, with Damron Barry M dba Above Sound and Lighting for Audio, Video, Lighting and Stage Production Services for the 2026 Jazz and Rib Fest and CBUS Soul Fest; to authorize the expenditure of $150,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund. ($150,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  57. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Silver Star Protection Group Holdings LLC for security services at the City of Columbus, Recreation and Parks Department pools, sporting facilities, and public events; to authorize the expenditure of $200,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($200,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  58. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize and direct the City Auditor to transfer $52,500.00 from the General Fund to the Area Commission Fund; to authorize and direct the City Auditor to appropriate $52,500.00 in the Area Commission Fund for operating expenses of the Area Commissions; and to declare an emergency. ($52,500.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  59. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the City Clerk to enter a grant agreement with The Ohio State University in support of the Age-Friendly Innovation Center's program, Age-Friendly Columbus, to conduct the 2026 Central Ohio Regional Assessment on Aging; to reimburse The Ohio State University for expenses associated with the 2026 Central Ohio Regional Assessment on Aging on and after March 1, 2026; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure from the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($70,000.00)

    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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  60. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to modify a contract with the Neighborhood Design Center by extending the contract through April 30, 2027; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  61. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to modify all contracts and agreements with Elite Fire Services, LLC doing business as Elite Fire Services by assigning past, present and future contracts and agreements to Fire Protection Pros, LLC doing business as Elite Fire Services due to company reorganization; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  62. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into contract and establish a purchase order with the Ohio Department of Health for the purchase of security paper for the Board of Health, in accordance with the provisions of sole source procurement of the City of Columbus Codes; to authorize the expenditure of $89,070.00 from the Health Special Revenue Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($89,070.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  63. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety, on behalf of the Division of Support Services, to extend a contract with Day & Manofsky Funeral Service LLC for indigent cremation services and allocate funding; to authorize the expenditure of $280,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($280,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  64. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a professional engineering services contract with CDM Smith Inc. for the Jackson Pike Water Reclamation Plant and Southerly Water Reclamation Plant Fiber Optic Backbone Upgrade and Replacement projects; to authorize the appropriation of funds within the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to apply for and accept a loan from the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund for the Jackson Pike Water Reclamation Plant project; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving loans for these projects; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $618,319.00 from the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund for the contract. ($618,319.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  65. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract for Construction Administration and Inspection Services with Evans, Mechwart, Hambleton & Tilton, Inc. for the Lexington Avenue Area Water Line Improvements project and General Water Construction Projects; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Water Bond Fund; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $726,068.92 from the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund and an expenditure of up to $75,000.00 from the Water Bond Fund for the contract; and to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for the project. ($801,068.92)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  66. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Columbus Water and Power to establish a subscription to The Water Research Foundation program for 2026; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $50,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund and up to $50,000.00 from the Water Reclamation Operating Fund. ($100,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  67. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an Emergency Water Service Agreement with the City of Pickerington to provide water service for usage in the event of an emergency failure of their potable water supply. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  68. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement with Hagerty Consulting, Inc for services regarding the O’Shaughnessy Dam Emergency Action Plan Exercises; and to authorize the expenditure of $59,995.00 from within the Public Utilities Operating Funds. ($59,995.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  69. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a cooperative agreement, or memorandum of understanding, with Columbus Public Health for participation in the Healthy Homes Program, for the Division of Water; and to authorize the expenditure of $300,000.00 within the Water Operating Fund. ($300,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  70. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities (Columbus Water and Power) to enter into a sole-source contract for maintenance and repair services for Water Quality Assurance Laboratory (WQAL) instruments with Agilent Technologies, Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of $88,179.30 from the 2026 Division of Water Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($88,179.30)

    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 a First Amendment to Environmental Covenant, as approved by the City Attorney, necessary to amend an Environmental Covenant, described and recorded in Instrument Number 201207110098679, Recorder’s Office, Franklin County; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  72. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Finance and Management Director, on behalf of the Department of Public Service, to modify contracts with Truck Country of Indiana, dba Stoops Freightliner; to allow for raw material and labor surcharges of up to $187,872.00; to authorize the expenditure of up to $187,872.00 from the Division of Refuse Collection Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($187,872.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  73. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the City Auditor to modify and extend the agreement with Fast LP for one (1) year to maintain and support the GenTax revenue management system for the Division of Income Tax, including additional messaging and identity verification services; and to authorize the expenditure of $2,919,000.00 from the General Fund. ($2,919,000.00)

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

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  74. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into contract with Wells Fargo Financial Leasing Inc. for the purchase of a RISO printer; to authorize and direct the City Auditor to authorize payment to Wells Fargo Financial Leasing, Inc. for goods received in an amount not to exceed $85,000.00 from General Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the appropriation, and transfer, and expenditure of $85,000.00 within the General Permanent Improvement Fund; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Codes Chapter 329 and all provisions of Section 329.18(a); and to declare an emergency. ($85,000.00)

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

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  75. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize and direct the City Auditor to appropriate funds within the Federal Transportation Grant Fund in connection with the Quick Build Toolkit; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contracts to purchase paints, marking tape, temporary curbs, and bike counters for the Division of Mobility & Parking Services with Ferguson Enterprises, PPG, Grainger, ULine, Terra Bound Solutions, White Cap Supply, EcoCounter, and MioVision; 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 Agreements for the purchase of paint and marking tape; to authorize the waiver of the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of up to $224,989.00 from the Federal Transportation Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($224,989.00)

    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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  76. Passed
    Ordinance

    To approve an expenditure of more than $100,000.00 on a Universal Term Contract previously established by the City for the purchase of dump trucks; to authorize the Director of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreement for the purchase of three (3) tandem axle CNG dump trucks with snow equipment and six (6) single axle CNG dump trucks with snow equipment from Fyda Freightliner Columbus, Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of up to $3,448,224.00, from the Municipal Motor Vehicle Tax Fund; and declare an emergency. ($3,448,224.00)

    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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  77. Referred to Committee
    Ordinance

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

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

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  78. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety, on behalf of the Division of Police, to modify the contract with Pro-Tow, Inc. for the continuation of towing management services; to authorize an expenditure of $1,300,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,300,000.00)

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

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  79. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Development enter into a service contract with Greenwood 360 LLC in an amount up to $250,000.00 to act as the Application Manager for recipients as part of the department’s Columbus Resilient Housing Initiative (RHI); to authorize the waiving of competitive bidding requirements of Columbus City Code Chapter 329, to authorize the transfer between object classes and an expenditure in an amount up to $250,000.00 within the general fund; to authorize the payment of expenses prior to the issuance of the purchase order beginning April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027; and declare an emergency. ($250,000.00)

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

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  80. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with JLD Construction Services, LLC, for the 2026 Fire Hydrant Replacements project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Water Bond Fund; to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,851,206.50 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. ($1,853,206.50)

    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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  81. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Underground Utilities, Inc., for the Kenwick Road Area Water Line Improvements Project; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $5,168,794.27 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. ($5,170,794.27)

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

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  82. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract for Construction Administration and Inspection Services with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for the Kenwick Road Area Water Line Improvements, to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Water Bond Fund; to authorize an expenditure of up to $75,000.00 from the Water Bond Fund for the CA/CI contract, to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $967,024.74 from the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund for the contract modification; and to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for the project. ($1,042,024.74)

    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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  83. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Driven Excavating, LLC, for the Lexington Area Water Line Improvements Project; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $5,229,633.75 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. ($5,231,633.75)

    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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  84. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify the contract with Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC for Tree Trimming and Vegetation Management Services; and to authorize the expenditure of $1,045,000.00 split between the Electricity and Water Operating Funds. ($1,045,000.00)

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

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  85. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and increase the power supply agreement for the purchase of wholesale electric power and renewable energy credits with American Electric Power Energy Partners, Inc. for the Division of Power; to authorize the expenditure of $75,000,000.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($75,000,000.00)

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

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  86. Second Reading
    Ordinance

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

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  87. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 34.E.20.100.A, Uses, Use Table, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 3616 E. BROAD ST. (43213), to allow for accessory outdoor storage in the CAC, Community Activity Center District (Council Variance #CV26-011).

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  88. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3353.03, Permitted uses; 3361.02, Permitted uses; 3361.03, Development plan; and 3361.04(B), Performance criteria, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 7400 HUNTINGTON PARK DR. (43206), to allow a residential treatment facility with reduced development standards in the CPD, Commercial Planned Development District (Council Variance #CV26-008).

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  89. Council Office for Signature
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.037, R-2F residential district; 3312.49(C), Required Parking; 3332.14, R-2F area district requirements; 3332.19, Fronting; 3332.21, Building lines; 3332.25(A)(B), Required side yards; 3332.27, Rear yard; and 3332.28, Obstructions in a required side yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 358 E. DESHLER AVE. (43206), to allow residential development with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-130).

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  90. Passed
    Ceremonial Resolution

    To commemorate the 2026 Dr. Robert J. Fass Memorial AIDS Walk Central Ohio and to commend its organizers, sponsors, volunteers and participants for their dedicated efforts to raise awareness of HIV/AIDS.

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

  91. Passed
    Ceremonial Resolution

    To recognize and celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the Columbus & Franklin County Local Food Action Plan.

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

  92. Passed
    Ceremonial Resolution

    To Celebrate Nationwide on April 14, 2026, For A Centennial of Service

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  93. Filed
    Communication

    THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 2026 Stock LLC Type: D-3, D-2, D-2X To: SHORT NORTH DEVELOPMENT GROUP INC SHORT NORTH TAVERN 674 N High St Columbus, OH 43215 Permit #: 08107939-1 Transfer Type: D-5 To: 504 Park Development LLC Park St/504 Park Development 504 Park St Columbus, OH 43215 From: 504B INC 504B INC 504 Park St Columbus, OH 43215 Permit #: 10014767-1 Transfer Type: D-5 To: L&L HOSPITALITY GROUP LLC TONCHIN 965 N. High Street Columbus, OH 43201 From: ADRIAN TARA ENTERPRISE INC ADRIAN TARA ENTERPRISE INC 658-660 N High ST Columbus, OH 43215 Permit #: 10013523-1 New Type: D-3 To: Indiplates Hospitality LLC Signature Spice 3781 S Hamilton Rd. Columbus, OH 43125 Permit #: 10008201-1 Transfer Type: D-5 To: Twos Under High LLC 2040 N High St Columbus, OH 43201 From: FIVES UP HIGH LLC 2371-75 N High St Columbus, OH 43201 Permit #: 10010607-1 New Type: D-2, D-1 To: LIDIA OSORIO LLC 2986 Sullivant Ave Columbus, OH 43204 Permit #: 05222386-1 Advertise Date: 4/18/2026 Agenda Date: 4/13/2026 Return Date: 4/23/2026

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  94. Passed
    Ceremonial Resolution

    Recognizing April 10, 2026 as National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

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

  95. Passed
    Ceremonial Resolution

    To honor and celebrate the 50th anniversary of Indianola Informal K-8 School, and to recognize the lasting impact the school has had on the students it serves

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  96. Passed
    Ceremonial Resolution

    To recognize the month of April as Parkinson’s Awareness Month and commend the effort of increased education and research by the Parkinson’s Foundation

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

  97. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize and direct the Director of Public Safety to enter into a brokerage contract with Air Flite, Inc. for the sale of the Bell MD530FF N557CP SN071FF helicopter no longer in use by the Division of Police; to waive the provisions of Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Codes pertaining to the sale of city-owned personal property, competitive bidding, and to entering into service contracts; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

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

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  98. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Dynamic Agility Sports, LLC to provide instruction and management of the Carriage Place Community Center Dynamic Agility Sports Camps; to authorize the expenditure of $110,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund and to waive competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code. ($110,000.00)

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  99. Passed
    Ceremonial Resolution

    To Honor and Celebrate Carol Williams for a Lifetime of Gospel Ministry, Faithful Service and Dedication to the Columbus Community

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  100. Second Reading
    Ordinance

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

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  101. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Dynamic Agility Sports, LLC to provide instruction and management of the Carriage Place Community Center Dynamic Agility Sports Camps; to authorize the expenditure of $110,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund and to waive competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code. ($110,000.00)

    A motion was made by Nancy Day-Achauer, seconded by Christopher Wyche, to Waive the 2nd Reading. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  102. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Dynamic Agility Sports, LLC to provide instruction and management of the Carriage Place Community Center Dynamic Agility Sports Camps; to authorize the expenditure of $110,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund and to waive competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code. ($110,000.00)

    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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Zoning Committee
Agenda

Filters for matters

  1. Second Reading
    Ordinance

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

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

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

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3312.27, Parking setback line; 3333.18, Building lines; and 3332.255, Perimeter yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2100 HARD RD. (43123), to allow reduced development standards for an apartment complex in the AR-1, Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-088).
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  5. Second Reading
    Ordinance

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

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

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

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

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3332.035, R-3 residential district, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2930-2932 MEDINA AVE. (43224), to allow a two-unit dwelling in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-127).
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22 new matters since 7 days ago

Filters for matters

  1. Council Office for Signature
    Ceremonial Resolution

    To Recognize the 23rd Annual OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon

  2. Second Reading
    Ceremonial Resolution

    To Recognize and Celebrate April as Fair Housing Month in Columbus

  3. Filed
    Communication

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

  4. Clerk's Office for Bulletin
    Public Notice

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

  5. Consent
    Ceremonial Resolution

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

  6. Consent
    Ceremonial Resolution

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

  7. Consent
    Ceremonial Resolution

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

  8. Consent
    Ceremonial Resolution

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

  9. Clerk's Office for Bulletin
    Public Notice

    Notice/Advertisement Title: Public Hearing: City Council District Systems Contact Name: Andie McDonald Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-7994 Contact Email Address: [email protected]

  10. Clerk's Office for Bulletin
    Public Notice

    Notice/Advertisement Title: Public Utilities and Sustainability Committee: Earth Month Hearing Minutes Contact Name: Chelsea Golterman Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-3091 Contact Email Address: [email protected]

  11. Clerk's Office for Bulletin
    Public Notice

    Notice/Advertisement Title: City of Columbus April 28, 2026, Board of Zoning Adjustment Meeting Contact Name: Phil Ashear Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-1719 Contact Email Address: [email protected]

  12. Clerk's Office for Bulletin
    Public Notice

    Notice/Advertisement Title: Columbus Building Commission Meeting Agenda - April 21, 2026 Contact Name: Toni Gillum Contact Telephone Number: (614) 645-5884 Contact Email Address: [email protected]

  13. Clerk's Office for Bulletin
    Public Notice

    Notice/Advertisement Title: City Council Zoning Agenda for April 27, 2026 Contact Name: Gretchen James Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-1654 Contact Email Address: [email protected]

  14. Clerk's Office for Bulletin
    Public Notice

    Notice/Advertisement Title: Columbus LGBTQ+ Affairs Commission - April Meeting Contact Name: Samuel Duling Contact Telephone Number: (614) 645-6867 Contact Email Address: [email protected]

  15. Clerk's Office for Bulletin
    Public Notice

    Notice/Advertisement Title: NWSL Economic Impact Public Hearing Minutes Contact Name: Jean-Philippe Dorval Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-2898 Contact Email Address: [email protected]

  16. Consent
    Ceremonial Resolution

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

  17. Consent
    Ceremonial Resolution

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

  18. In Council
    Ceremonial Resolution

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

  19. Clerk's Office for Bulletin
    Public Notice

    Notice/Advertisement Title: Proposed Charter Amendment No. 2, Community Crisis Response Services Contact Name: Toya J. Johnson Contact Telephone Number: (614) 645-3377 Contact Email Address: [email protected]

  20. Clerk's Office for Bulletin
    Public Notice

    Notice/Advertisement Title: MOBILE FOOD VENDING ADVISORY BOARD Contact Name: Ben Lee Contact Telephone Number: 614.645.7471 Contact Email Address: [email protected]

  21. Consent
    Ceremonial Resolution

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

  22. Consent
    Ceremonial Resolution

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