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  1. First Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to renew the contract with Axelliant LLC for the purchase of Absolute Secure Access (Formerly Netmotion) end user licenses for various city departments, software maintenance and support services; and to authorize the expenditure of $157,859.50 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Division, Information Services Operating Fund. ($157,859.50)
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  2. First Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to modify a contract with Tritech Software Systems, a CentralSquare company, for the CentralSquare (Lucity) EAM upgrade, staff training, business process review and optimization services; and to authorize an expenditure from the Information Services Operating Fund. ($35,000.00)
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  3. First Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of The Department of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Facilities Management Division, to enter into a contract with Old Fashioned, LLC., for the renovation of the Fire Alarm Office Project, located at 1250 Fairwood Ave., Columbus, OH 43207; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer and expenditure of $322,500.00 within the Construction Management Capital Improvement Fund. ($322,500.00)
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  4. First Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into six Universal Term Contracts for the option to purchase Heavy Duty Vehicle & Equipment Repair Services with CW DeMary Services Inc., Cummins Inc, Frame & Spring Inc., Fyda Freightliner Columbus, Inc., Rush Truck Centers of Ohio Inc., and The W.W. Williams Company, LLC; and to authorize the expenditure of $6.00. ($6.00)
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  5. First Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Development, or their designee, to execute and acknowledge any document(s), as approved by the Department of Law, Real Estate Division, necessary to grant to the Ohio Power Company an electric utility easement to burden a portion of the City’s real property located at 2425 West Case Road, Columbus, Ohio. ($0.00)
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  6. First Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Development, or their designee, to execute and acknowledge any document(s), as approved by the Department of Law, Real Estate Division, necessary to grant to the Ohio Power Company an electric utility easement to burden a portion of the City’s real property located at 4262 Morse Road, Columbus, Ohio. ($0.00)
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  7. First Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into the First Amended and Restated Norwich Township Compensation Agreement with Norwich Township regarding administrative changes to that agreement due to the repeal of the Sugar Farm 40(B) TIF and the expansion of the Sugar Farm Incentive District by Ordinance No. 2451-2025; to appropriate and authorize the expenditure of the service payments in lieu of taxes generated by the parcels in the Sugar Farm Incentive District and Renner South Incentive District that are to be deposited in the Sugar Farm Incentive District 40(C) TIF Fund and the Renner South Incentive District 40(C) TIF Fund in accordance with the First Amended and Restated Norwich Township Compensation Agreement. ($0.00)

  8. First Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute an amendment to the Economic Development Agreement dated April 19, 2024 between the City and WestBend QOZB, LLC to remove the developer’s obligations related to the construction and delivery of office space in association with the WestBend project provided that the developer assumes the new obligation to deliver the apartments by a certain deadline to more quickly address the City’s housing supply shortage. ($0.00)
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  9. First Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into an annexation agreement between the City of Columbus and the Board of Trustees of Berkshire Township, Delaware County, Ohio. ($0.00)
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  10. First Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into an annexation agreement between the City of Columbus and the Board of Trustees of Harlem Township, Delaware County, Ohio. ($0.00)
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  11. First Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents necessary to release a portion of right-of-way, this being the first alley north of Moler Street and between City Park Avenue and south Pearl Street, to allow for the property to clear title. ($0.00)
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  12. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents necessary to transfer two portions of right-of-way located at the first two alleys south of Broad Street and between May Avenue and McDowell Street, to allow for the property to clear title; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
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  13. First Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Greenscapes Landscape Company, Inc. for the Street Tree Installation - ODNR Grant - Fall 2026 Project; and to authorize the expenditure of $254,500.00 from the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund. ($254,500.00)
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  14. First Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize and direct the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into not for profit services contract with The Ohio State University, for implementation of the Exercise is Medicine® (EIM) Program that will benefit the public by improving health and safety. ($0.00)

  15. First Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the City Auditor to establish an encumbrance for the payment of contract services with Columbus Early Learning Centers; and to authorize the expenditure of $2,120,000.00 from the General Fund. ($2,120,000.00)
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  16. First Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to renew the contract with SGI Matrix, LLC for security system parts, installation, maintenance, monitoring, repair, and support services; and to authorize the expenditure of $35,016.45 split among the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Fund. ($35,016.45)
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  17. First Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Complete General Construction Company, for the Walhalla Ravine Stream Restoration project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds within the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for this project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $2,365,772.96 from the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund and the Sanitary Bond Fund to pay for the project. ($2,365,772.96)
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  18. First Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify an existing contract with K & M Kleening Service, Inc. to extend the contract term and add additional funding for janitorial services at various Department of Public Utilities, Division of Water Reclamation and Division of Water facilities; and to authorize the expenditure of $835,320.02 (Water Operating) and $920,740.33 (Sanitary Sewer Operating). ($1,756,060.35)
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  19. First Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and increase a professional construction management services contract with Smoot Construction Company of Ohio for the Big Walnut Trunk Extension Phase 2 Professional Construction Management project; to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to apply for and accept a loan from the Sanitary Fresh Water Market for the project; to appropriate funds in the Sanitary - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for this project; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $1,913,332.96 from the Sanitary - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund to pay for the contract modification. ($1,913,332.96)
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  20. First Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the City Attorney to spend City funds to acquire and accept in good faith certain fee simple and lesser real estate and to contract for associated professional services in order for the Department of Public Utilities to timely complete the acquisition of Real Estate for the Fourth Water Plant Transmission Main Phase 1 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 approval of a loan from the Ohio Water Development Authority; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $5,000,000.00 from the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund. ($5,000,000.00)
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  21. First Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the City Attorney, on behalf of the Director of Public Utilities to modify an existing contract with Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP for special legal counsel services; to waive competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Code; and to authorize the expenditure of $75,000.00 split between the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($75,000.00)
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  22. First Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a design contract with CDM Smith Inc. for the Water Reclamation Facilities Instrumentation and Control Integration and Programming Team Part 4 project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds within the Sanitary - Fresh Water Market Rate 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 $750,000.00 from the Sanitary - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund. ($750,000.00)
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  23. First Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew a contract with CUES Inc. to provide the GraniteNet SaaS cloud platform and applications for field closed circuit television video inspections for the Division of Water Reclamation; and to authorize the expenditure of $45,270.00 from the Sewer Operating Sanitary Fund. ($45,270.00)
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  24. First Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew an existing sole source agreement with Johnson Controls Fire Protection LP for life safety system maintenance services; and to authorize the expenditure of $143,108.03 from within the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund. ($143,108.03)
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  25. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorizes the Director of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract/Purchase Agreements with CDW Government, LLC for essential computer hardware parts; to authorize and direct the City Auditor to transfer $235,000.00 in appropriations between object classes in the Information Services operating fund; to authorize the expenditure of $344,854.93 from the Department of Technology Information Services Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($344,854.93)
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  26. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to modify the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Agreements for Directions for Youth & Families and Maryhaven in order to extend the Agreements through December 31, 2026. ($0.00)

  27. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to renew a contract with Blue Apple Technologies, LLC for the purchase of Splunk software maintenance and support services and to authorize the expenditure of $222,312.70 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating fund, and to declare an emergency. ($222,312.70)
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  28. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreement with S.A. Comunale Company, Inc. for annual smoke and fire alarm testing, inspection, and repair, as well as sprinkler inspections, fire pump testing, fire suppression testing for the Facilities Management Division; to authorize the expenditure of $200,000.00 from the general fund; and to declare an emergency. ($200,000.00)
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  29. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Finance and Management Director to exercise a one-year renewal option with Coupa Software, Incorporated, for the continuation of hosted software solutions and professional services related to the Coupa Storefront Software; to authorize the expenditure of $240,062.55 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($240,062.55)
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  31. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a not-for-profit service contract with Jewish Family Service for the Columbus Financial Empowerment Center in an amount up to $500,000.00; to authorize the expenditure in an amount up to $500,000.00; to authorize payment of expenses starting January 1, 2026; and to declare an emergency. ($500,000.00)
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  32. Consent
    Ordinance

    To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to transfer funds within the Development Taxable Bonds Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $250,000.00 from the Development Taxable Bond Fund to the Confluence Community Authority authorized by Ordinance No. 1858-2019 and approved by Columbus City Council on July 22, 2019; and to declare an emergency. ($250,000.00)
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  33. First Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreement for the purchase of sodium chloride from Morton Salt Inc.; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $115,000.00 from the Municipal Motor Vehicle Tax Fund. ($115,000.00)
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  34. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a contract modification with Burgess & Niple, Inc., in connection with the Arterial Street Rehabilitation - Broad Street - Outerbelt Street to Reynoldsburg-New Albany Road project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $235,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund to pay for the project; and to declare an emergency. ($235,000.00)
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  35. Consent
    Ordinance

    To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement budget; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with Bituminous Pavement Systems, LLC for the Resurfacing - 2026 Crack Seal project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $632,409.09 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund for the project; and to declare an emergency. ($632,409.09)
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  36. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize and direct the Department of Neighborhoods (MBK Columbus) to accept grant funds from The Barack Obama Foundation in the amount of $25,000.00 for the My Brother’s Keeper program capacity grant program; to authorize the appropriation of $25,000.00 and any additional funds awarded from the unappropriated balance of the Department of Neighborhoods’ Grants Fund; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer appropriations between object classes and grant numbers for the My Brother’s Keeper capacity grant program; and to declare an emergency. ($25,000.00)
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  37. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize and direct the City Clerk to enter a grant agreement with Stonewall Columbus, Inc., a non-profit corporation, to provide upfront financial support for their year-round programming and general operations, including Stonewall Columbus Pride; to authorize an expenditure from the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($10,000.00)
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  38. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Recreation and Parks to modify an existing contract with Sahara Global Security 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)
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  39. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to modify an existing contract with Claypool Electric, Inc. for the Bicentennial Park Electric Replacement Project; to authorize the appropriation of $11,094.50 within the Recreation and Parks Special Purpose Fund; to authorize the transfer of $11,094.50 within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund and Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2025 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the expenditure of $22,189.00 from the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund, Special Purpose Fund, and Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($22,189.00)
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  40. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Advanced Civil Design, Inc., for the Joan Park and Freedom Park Improvements-Design Project; to authorize the expenditure of $427,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($427,000.00)
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  41. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to apply for grant funding from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) NatureWorks grant program for the Freedom Park Improvements Project; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

  42. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to modify all contracts and agreements with Wolf Creek Company Inc by assigning past, present and future contracts and agreements to Heritage Landscape Supply Group Inc due to company acquisition; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
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  43. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Executive Director of the Mayor’s Office of Education to enter into a not-for-profit service contract with Future Ready Five, an organization focused on increasing the literacy scores of all four-year-olds in Franklin County; and to authorize the expenditure of four hundred thousand dollars ($400,000.00) from the General Fund. ($400,000.00)
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  44. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Office of Education to enter into a contract with Future Ready Five to provide comprehensive early literacy assessment, data-driven intervention, instructional support, and parent engagement to approximately 380 4-year old children; to authorize a transfer and expenditure up to $130,000.00 within the Office of Education General Fund. ($130,000.00)
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  45. Consent
    Ordinance

    To approve Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) #2026-02 executed between representatives of the City of Columbus and American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Ohio Council 8, Local 1632, which increases the pay range of the Stormwater Investigator in Columbus Water and Power; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
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  46. Consent
    Ordinance

    To approve the Memorandum of Understanding #2026-01 executed between representatives of the City of Columbus and Fraternal Order of Police, Capital City Lodge #9, which provides pay at double the straight time hourly rate for Police Officers, Police Sergeants, and Police Lieutenants who work voluntary scheduled overtime posted as 2026 City Special Operation, as provided in the attachment hereto; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
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  47. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Board of Health, to enter into contract with Padagis US LLC, for the purchase of NARCAN Nasal Spray 4 mg; to authorize the expenditure of $67,252.00 from the Columbus Public Health grant funds; and to declare an emergency. ($67,252.00)
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  48. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the establishment of an imprest petty cash operating fund for the Columbus Public Health farmers' market to be held this summer; to authorize the expenditure of $3,000.00; and to declare an emergency. ($3,000.00)
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  49. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Board of Health to modify an existing contract for interpretation services for WIC clinics with Access 2 Interpreters LLC; to authorize the expenditures to cover these modifications from the 2025-2026 WIC Administration Grant; and to declare an emergency. ($44,000.00)
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  50. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept grant funds from the Ohio Department of Health in the amount of $913,478.00 and any additional funds for the HIV Prevention grant program; to authorize the appropriation of $913,478.00 and any additional funds awarded from the unappropriated balance of the Health Department Grants Fund; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer appropriations between object classes and grant numbers for the HIV Prevention grant program; and to declare an emergency. ($913,478.00)
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  51. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety on behalf of the Division of Fire to modify the existing contract with ZOLL Medical Corporation for ZOLL defibrillators/monitors CaseReview cloud-based post-case data services; to extend the existing contract for one year; and to authorize the expenditure of $8,630.37 from the General Fund. ($8,630.37)
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  52. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Finance and Management Director to modify and extend three (3) Universal Term Contracts for the option to purchase Miscellaneous Medical Supplies with Bound Tree Medical LLC, Henry Schein Inc., and Life-Assist, Incorporated., and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
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  53. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Finance and Management Director to modify and extend three (3) Universal Term Contracts for the option to purchase Pharmaceutical Supplies with Bound Tree Medical LLC, Henry Schein Inc., and Life-Assist, Incorporated, and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
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  54. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Safety to enter into a three year contract with the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office for the purpose of collection of DNA and Fingerprints as required under section 109.60 of the Ohio Revised Code; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

  55. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Safety to write off, as uncollectible, various outstanding accounts for alarm fees, in the amount of Nine Hundred Sixty Eight Thousand, Five Hundred Thirty Three Dollars and Zero Cents. ($968,533.00)
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  56. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize an appropriation of $350,000.00 from the Municipal Court Clerk Collection Fund; to authorize the Municipal Court Clerk to enter the second renewal year with Apelles LLC, Capital Recovery Systems Inc., Linebarger, Goggan, Blair & Sampson LLP and The Law Offices of Robert A. Schuerger Co., LPA for the provision of collection services; and to authorize an expenditure of $350,000.00 from the Municipal Court Clerk Collection Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($350,000.00)
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  57. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize and direct the Director of the Department of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Franklin County Municipal Court Judges, to enter into contract with MNJ Technologies Direct, Inc. for the purchase of fifty-five (55) Dell computers; to authorize the expenditure of up to $58,270.00; and to declare an emergency. ($58,270.00)
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  58. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Municipal Court Judges, through the Administrative and Presiding Judge, to modify the third year of the contract with US Protection Service LLC DBA Royce US Protection Service for the provision of security guard services in the Municipal Court Building and to authorize the expenditure of $120,000.00 from the General Fund and to declare an emergency. ($120,000.00)
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  59. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize and direct the Mayor of the City of Columbus to accept a FY25 DNA Capacity Enhancement and Backlog Reduction Program Grant award from the National Institute of Justice; to authorize the Crime Lab Manager as the official city representative to act in connection with this grant; to authorize an appropriation of $366,608.00 from the unappropriated balance of the General Government Grant Fund to the Division of Police to cover the cost of the FY25 DNA Capacity Enhancement and Backlog Reduction Program Grant activities and expenditures; and to declare an emergency. ($366,608.00)
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  60. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Finance and Management Director to issue a purchase order and associate all General Budget Reservations to Vance Outdoors Inc. for the purchase of training ammunition for the Division of Police; to authorize the expenditure of $164,962.50 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($164,962.50)
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  61. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize and direct the Administrative and Presiding Judge of the Franklin County Municipal Court to accept a grant award from the Ohio State Bar Foundation; to appropriate $39,000.00 from the unappropriated balance of the private grant fund to provide GPS monitoring; and to declare an emergency. ($39,000.00)
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  62. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Development to modify the contract with AmeriNational Community Services, LLC for loan servicing by adding $40,000.00, updating the scope of services as needed, and extending the contract end date; to authorize the expenditure of up to $40,00.00 from the General Fund. ($40,000.00)
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  63. Consent
    Ordinance

    To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of funds within the Affordable Housing Taxable Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of Development to enter into a planned service contract modification with Revere Roofing Company, Inc. for the Division of Housing’s Roof Replacement Program, in an amount up to $125,000.00; to waive the provisions of Columbus City Codes Sections 111.14 and 329.09 for the Roof Replacement Program; to authorize the transfer between projects and expenditure in an amount up to $125,000.00 within the Development Taxable Bond fund; to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into grant agreements, including modifications if necessary, with homeowner participants in the Roof Replacement Program if the total grant amount is greater than $5,000.00, all without having to return to City Council for each project under the Roof Replacement Program; and to declare an emergency. ($125,000.00)
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  64. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify and increase the contract with BBCO Design LLC, for the Space Planning Study Project; to appropriate funds in the Department of Development Operating Fund; to authorize an expenditure of up to $754,633.00 from the Sanitary Operating Fund and the Department of Development Operating Fund to pay for the contract modification. ($754,633.00)
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  65. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract for Construction Administration and Inspection Services with Prime AE Group, Inc. for the Youngs Drive Area Water Line Improvements project and for the General Water Construction Projects; to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to apply for and accept a loan from the Ohio Water Development Authority Direct Loan Program for the Youngs Drive Area Water Line Improvements project; to appropriate funds within the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund; 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 expenditure of up to $918,048.94 from the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate 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. ($993,048.94)
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  66. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a professional services contract with T&M Associates, Inc. for the Eakin Road Area Water Line Improvements 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 approval of a loan from the Ohio Water Development Authority; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $506,579.57 from the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund. ($506,579.57)
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  67. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a design contract with GS-OH Inc. for the Bulen Road Area Water Line Improvements project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds within the Sanitary - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for this project; and to authorize the expenditure of $417,830.85 from the Sanitary - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund. ($417,830.85)
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  68. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract modification for Construction Administration and Inspection Services with PRIME AE Group Inc. for the Walhalla Ravine Stream Restoration project and for the Construction Administration Services 2026 to 2028; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Sanitary Bond Fund; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $287,630.08 from the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund and an expenditure of up to $50,000.00 from the Sanitary Bond Fund for the contract modification; and to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for the project. ($337,630.08)
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  69. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology, on behalf of the Department of Columbus Water and Power (CWP), to enter into the sole source contract for annual software maintenance and support services with Hansen Banner, LLC in accordance with the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Code; and to authorize the expenditure of $797,680.36 from the Department of Technology, Information Service Operating Fund. ($797,680.36)
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  70. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to apply for, accept, and enter into up to twenty-eight (28) Water Supply Revolving Account Loan Agreements with the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency and the Ohio Water Development Authority, during the Program Year 2027, for the design and/or construction of water distribution and supply system improvements; and to designate a repayment source for the loans. ($0.00)

  71. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify the sole source contract with K.N.S. Services, Inc., for the Columbus Water & Power Facilities Security Improvements Project; and to authorize the expenditure of $351,873.97 split between the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($351,873.97)
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  72. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a planned contract modification with Resource International, Inc. for the Construction Administration/Construction Inspection Services 2026-2028 contract; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds within the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate 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 $87,159.43 from the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund to pay for the project. ($87,159.43)
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  73. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreements for the purchase of Light Duty Vehicle Upfits for the Department of Public Utilities; and to authorize the expenditure of $65,000.00 within the Electricity Operating Fund. ($65,000.00)
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  74. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreements for the rental of construction equipment with operator for the Division of Water Reclamation; and to authorize the expenditure of $50,000.00 from the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund. ($50,000.00)
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  75. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a professional services contract with EP Ferris and Associates, LLC for the Lakeview Avenue Area Water Line Improvements 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 approval of a loan from the Ohio Water Development Authority; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $446,666.00 from the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund. ($446,666.00)
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  76. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreements for the purchase of Waste ID & Clean-Up for the Department of Public Utilities; to authorize the expenditure of $117,001.50 from within the Water Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($117,001.50)
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  77. Consent
    Appointment

    Appointment of Adam Scott Cogar, 618 E Jenkins Ave, Columbus, OH 43207, to serve on the Columbus LGBTQ+ Affairs Commission replacing Jimmie Vera for the remainder of a term expiring on December 31, 2027. (resume attached)
    Attachments

  78. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to enter into a contract with Technology Site Planners, Inc. (TechSite) to provide data center alarm monitoring and first responder services; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Codes; to authorize the expenditure of $54,770.00 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Division, Information Services Operating Fund. ($54,770.00)
    Attachments

  79. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To amend Ord. 0265-2026 to authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of Facilities Management Division, to enter into a separate contract with The Waterworks LLC; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
    Attachments

  80. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Office of Construction Management, to enter into a contract with Elford, Inc. to provide Construction Manager at Risk (CMaR) services for the Department of Public Safety’s Easton Police Substation project; to authorize an expenditure up to $10,000,000.00 within the Safety G.O. Bonds Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($10,000,000.00)
    Attachments

  81. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with NALCO Company LLC d/b/a NALCO Water for the treatment and remediation of water systems under the purview of the Facilities Management Division; to authorize the expenditure of $294,377.11 within the General Fund; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Chapter 329 of Columbus City Codes; and to declare an emergency. ($294,377.11)
    Attachments

  82. Second Reading
    Resolution

    To accept the 2026 Participatory Budget Steering Committee's recommendations for the establishment of the Our Voice, Our Choice Budget and to acknowledge the city’s role in supporting residents in the execution of the remaining phases of this participatory budgeting process. ($0.00)

  83. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a professional services contract with MKSK Inc. to continue a strategic update to the Big Darby Accord Watershed Master Plan; to authorize the expenditure in an amount up to $75,000.00 from the Columbus Water & Power, Sewer Operating Sanitary fund and the expenditure in an amount up to $25,000.00 from the Neighborhood Economic Development (NED) fund from the existing ACPO012843 previously established under Ordinance0273-2026; to authorize expenses incurred prior to the execution of the purchase order; to waive the competitive biddings requirements under Columbus City Codes; to repeal ordinance 0273-2026 in its entirety; and to declare an emergency. ($100,000.00)
    Attachments

  84. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer funds between projects within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to authorize the City Attorney's Office, Real Estate Division, to contract for professional services relative to the acquisition of fee simple title and lesser interests in and to property needed for the Urban Infrastructure Recovery Fund - Eakin Road SUP project; to authorize the City Auditor to appropriate $1,400,000.00 within the ODOT Highway Safety Improvement Program; 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 $1,400,000.00 from the ODOT Highway Safety Improvement Program and the Streets and Highways Bond Fund to pay for the project; 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 Indiana & Ohio Railway Company, owned by Watco Companies LLC to facilitate the construction of the Urban Infrastructure Recovery Fund - Eakin Road SUP project; to repay any unused grant funds at the end of the grant period; and to declare an emergency. ($1,400,000.00)
    Attachments

  85. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement budget; to authorize the transfer of funds within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to appropriate funds within the Federal Transportation Grants Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with Complete General Construction Company for the Roadway - Multimodal - Mt. Vernon Avenue Phase 1 project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $7,102,930.46 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund and the Federal Transportation Grants Fund for the project; to repay any unused grant funds at the end of the grant period; and to declare an emergency. ($7,102,930.46)
    Attachments

  86. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Education to enter into a contract with United Way of Central Ohio, Inc. for the purposes of acting as fiscal agent for the program, to assist in the planning and coordinating of services, and to distribute funds and program supports to after school providers; and to authorize the expenditure of $2,000,000.00 from the general fund. ($2,000,000.00)
    Attachments

  87. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize and direct the Board of Health to enter into contracts with the following vendors: Columbus Neighborhood Health Center, Inc. (dba PrimaryOne Health), Heart of Ohio Family Health Centers, Lower Lights Christian Health Center, Inc.; Southeast, Inc.; The Ohio State University College of Nursing; and Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio to provide primary health care and dental services at community-based health centers; to authorize the expenditure of $3,800,000.00 from the Health Special Revenue Fund; to authorize the payment of expenses prior to purchase order execution starting January 1, 2026; and to declare an emergency. ($3,800,000.00)
    Attachments

  88. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept grant funds from the Ohio Department of Health in the amount of $1,000,000.00 and any additional funds for the Implementing Enhanced HIV Prevention and Surveillance for Health Departments to End the HIV Epidemic in Ohio grant program following receipt of executed agreement; to authorize the appropriation of $1,000,000.00, and any additional funds awarded from the unappropriated balance of the Health Department Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,000,000.00)
    Attachments

  89. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize and direct the Director of the Department of Public Safety, on behalf of the Division of Support Services, to enter into a contract with Motorola Solutions Inc. for the maintenance and support of the City's 800MHz radio P-25 digital system in accordance with the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Code; to authorize an expenditure of $1,188,092.14 from Public Safety's General Fund budget; and to declare an emergency. ($1,188,092.14)
    Attachments

  90. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize and direct the Director of Public Safety to enter into a one-year contract for helicopter maintenance with Thoroughbred Aviation Maintenance, Inc. for the Division of Police; to authorize the expenditure of $1,473,206.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,473,206.00)
    Attachments

  91. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter into contract with Idemia Identity & Security USA, LLC., to continue payments for the upgraded Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) for the Division of Police in accordance with the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Codes; to authorize the an expenditure of $1,075,767.00 from the General Fund and to declare an emergency. ($1,075,767.00)
    Attachments

  92. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter into contract with Motorola Solutions, DBA Vigilant Solutions, for the purchase of commercial license subscriptions for the Investigative Data Platform; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes; to authorize an expenditure of $103,990.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($103,990.00)
    Attachments

  93. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Development to enter into a grant agreement with Columbus-Franklin County Finance Authority in an amount up to $5,000,000.00 who will act as a passthrough entity with Barthman Family Homes LLC in support of the development of 150 units of new affordable apartment homes with the Barthman Family Homes project; to authorize the amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation of funds within the Income Set Aside Subfund and the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; to authorize the transfer of cash between the Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; to authorize the expenditure in an amount up to $5,000,000.00 within the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; to authorize the reimbursement of expenditures incurred prior to the establishment of a purchase order January 1, 2024; and to declare an emergency. ($5,000,000.00)
    Attachments

  94. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract for general engineering services with DLZ Ohio, Inc., and with Evans, Mechwart, Hambleton & Tilton, Inc.; 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 an expenditure of up to $1,000,000.00 from the Water Bond Fund for the contracts; and to declare an emergency. ($1,000,000.00)
    Attachments

  95. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and increase a professional engineering services contract with Hill International for the Professional Construction Management Services 2020 contract; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation of funds within the Water Fresh Water Market Rate Program Fund; to transfer cash and appropriation between projects within the Water Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to apply for Ohio Water Development Authority Fresh Water loans and to execute any documents needed to accept the loans; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving the loans; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $4,250,200.00 from the Water Bond Fund and the Water Fresh Water Market Rate Program Fund to pay for the contract modification. ($4,250,200.00)
    Attachments

  96. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with The Righter Co., Inc. for the Wilson Bridge Booster Station Improvements 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 $1,285,050.00 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. ($1,287,050.00)
    Attachments

  97. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Columbus Water and Power to modify service contracts with ABIX LTD., Davey Resource Group, 4K Landscape LLC., and Watershed Organic Lawn Care LLC.; and to authorize the expenditure total of $2,149,496.76. $2,000,000.00 from the Storm Sewer Operating Fund. ($2,000,000.00), and $149,496.76 from the Water Operating Fund ($149,496.76); and to declare an emergency. ($2,149,496.76)
    Attachments

  98. First Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to amend the current water service and sewer service agreements with the City of New Albany to modify the service area boundary. ($0.00)
    Attachments

  99. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter into a contract with SoundThinking Inc., formerly ShotSpotter, Inc., for the use of a gunfire detection, alert, and analysis program; to authorize reimbursement of expenses prior to the creation of the purchase order; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of $661,500.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($661,500.00)
    Attachments

  100. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize and direct the City Clerk to enter a grant agreement with The Ohio Historical Society to provide upfront funding for event programming associated with America 250; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure from the Neighborhood Initiatives Subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($50,000.00)
    Attachments

  101. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To rezone 2006 E. 5TH AVE. (43119), being 0.44± acres located at the northwest corner of E. 5th Avenue and Brentnell Avenue, From: AR-12, Apartment Residential District, To: L-M-2, Limited Manufacturing District (Rezoning #Z25-070).
    Attachments

  102. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3356.03, C-4 permitted uses; 3361.02, Permitted uses; and 3312.09, Aisle, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 988 DUBLIN RD. (43215), to allow an automatic car wash with reduced aisle width in the CPD, Commercial Planned Development District (Council Variance #CV26-027).
    Attachments

  103. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.039, R-4 Residential District; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3321.05(B)(1)(2), Vision clearance; 3325.703(A)(E), Development and Design Guidelines Residential Zoning Districts; 3325.801, Maximum Lot Coverage; 3325.803(A), Building Lines; 3325.805, Maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR); 3325.809, Landscaped Area and Treatment; 3332.25(A)(2), Required side yards; 3332.25(B), Required side yards; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 190 KING AVE. (43201), to allow an apartment building with reduced development standards in the R-4, Residential District (Council Variance #CV26-002).
    Attachments

  104. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3367.01, M-2 manufacturing district; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3312.51, Loading space; and 3367.15(a)(c)(d), M-2 manufacturing district special provisions, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2006 E. 5TH AVE. (43119), to allow three dwelling units within a proposed mixed-use building with reduced development standards in the L-M-2, Limited Manufacturing District (Council Variance #CV26-030).
    Attachments

  105. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3356.03, C-4 permitted uses; 3370.05, Permitted uses; 3370.06, Standards; and 3370.07, Conditions and limitations, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 3920 HAMILTON SQUARE BLVD. (43125), to allow a drive-thru only coffee shop with a reduced parking setback in the L-C-4, Limited Commercial District (Council Variance #CV26-036).
    Attachments

  106. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.033, R-2, residential district; 3370.05, Permitted uses, and 3312.49(C), Required parking, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 3110 JETSTREAM DR. (43231), to allow a Type A family child care home with reduced parking in the L-R-2, Limited Residential District (Council Variance #CV26-015).
    Attachments

  107. In Council
    Communication

    THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 2026 Transfer Type: D-5 To: Pickle Park & Pub, LLC 600 West Nationwide Blvd. Columbus, OH 43214 From: GOOSEEGG LLC DANTES PIZZA 3586 Indianola Ave Columbus, OH 43214 Permit #: 10015090-1 Transfer Type: C-2, C-1 To: Prime Henderson Mart LLC 2264 W. Henderson Rd Columbus, OH 43220 From: WEST HENDERSON MARKET LLC WEST HENDERSON MARKET LLC 2264 W Henderson Rd Columbus, OH 43220 Permit #: 10009172-1 New Type: D-5 To: 61 PARSONS LLC CORNER STONE 61 Parsons Ave Columbus, OH 43215 Permit #: 08200730-2 New Type: C-1, C-2 To: PRIME NOW LLC ZCM2 - German Village 865 Parsons Avenue Columbus, OH 43206 Permit #: 07085780-4 Transfer Type: D-2, D-3, D-1 To: DIASPOA INC HC Way 769 Bethel Rd, Ste B Columbus, OH 43214 From: DIASPORA INC DIASPORA INC 2118 N High St Columbus, OH 43201 Permit #: 02120844-2 New Type: D-2 To: VNET SERVICES LLC SISLEYNAIL SALON 1 1464 Gemini PL Columbus, OH 43240 Permit #: 09301153-2 Advertise Date: 6/6/2026 Agenda Date: 6/1/2026 Return Date: 6/11/2026

  108. In Council
    Ceremonial Resolution

    To celebrate the 2026 Pride Month and Annual Pride Festival and March, “Until We’re All Free”

  109. In Council
    Ceremonial Resolution

    To Recognize Sole Classics on its 20th Anniversary

  110. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the City Clerk to enter into an advanced payment grant agreement with the Columbus Board of Education in support of the Northland Community School Pilot Program; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($90,000.00)
    Attachments

  111. In Council
    Ceremonial Resolution

    To honor, recognize, and celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Junior League of Columbus’ Stewardship of the Kelton House Museum & Garden

  112. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with The Masters Preparatory Academy in support of their UBUNTU x SIMBA Leadership & Workforce Institute; to authorize an expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($50,000.00)
    Attachments

  113. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with Africentric Personal Development Shop, Incorporated (APDS) to provide resources for capacity building and community outreach; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($25,000.00)
    Attachments

  114. In Council
    Ceremonial Resolution

    To oppose the elimination of property taxes in Ohio as proposed by the Committee to Abolish Property Taxes.

  115. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the City Clerk to enter into an advance payment grant agreement with the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging in support of its Housing Assistance Program; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $75,000.00 within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency ($75,000.00)
    Attachments

  116. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with Warriors Karate Academy, Inc., a non-profit corporation in support of EJs Warriors Summer Camps & Classes; to authorize an expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($5,000.00)
    Attachments

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).
    Attachments

  2. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To rezone 2006 E. 5TH AVE. (43119), being 0.44± acres located at the northwest corner of E. 5th Avenue and Brentnell Avenue, From: AR-12, Apartment Residential District, To: L-M-2, Limited Manufacturing District (Rezoning #Z25-070).
    Attachments

  3. 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 building setback lines and perimeter yard for an apartment building in the AR-1, Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-113CV25-088).
    Attachments

  4. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3356.03, C-4 permitted uses; 3361.02, Permitted uses; and 3312.09, Aisle, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 988 DUBLIN RD. (43215), to allow an automatic car wash with reduced aisle width in the CPD, Commercial Planned Development District (Council Variance #CV26-027).
    Attachments

  5. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.033, R-2, residential district; 3370.05, Permitted uses, and 3312.49(C), Required parking, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 3110 JETSTREAM DR. (43231), to allow a Type A family child care home with reduced parking in the L-R-2, Limited Residential District (Council Variance #CV26-015).
    Attachments

  6. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.039, R-4 Residential District; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3321.05(B)(1)(2), Vision clearance; 3325.703(A)(E), Development and Design Guidelines Residential Zoning Districts; 3325.801, Maximum Lot Coverage; 3325.803(A), Building Lines; 3325.805, Maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR); 3325.809, Landscaped Area and Treatment; 3332.25(A)(2), Required side yards; 3332.25(B), Required side yards; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 190 KING AVE. (43201), to allow an apartment building with reduced development standards in the R-4, Residential District (Council Variance #CV26-002).
    Attachments

  7. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3367.01, M-2 manufacturing district; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3312.51, Loading space; and 3367.15(a)(c)(d), M-2 manufacturing district special provisions, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2006 E. 5TH AVE. (43119), to allow three dwelling units within a proposed mixed-use building with reduced development standards in the L-M-2, Limited Manufacturing District (Council Variance #CV26-030).
    Attachments

  8. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3356.03, C-4 permitted uses; 3370.05, Permitted uses; 3370.06, Standards; and 3370.07, Conditions and limitations, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 3920 HAMILTON SQUARE BLVD. (43125), to allow a drive-thru only coffee shop with a reduced parking setback in the L-C-4, Limited Commercial District (Council Variance #CV26-036).
    Attachments

Columbus City Council
Agenda Minutes

Filters for matters

  1. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to enter into a contract with Technology Site Planners, Inc. (TechSite) to provide data center alarm monitoring and first responder services; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Codes; to authorize the expenditure of $54,770.00 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Division, Information Services Operating Fund. ($54,770.00)

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    Attachments

  2. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology, on behalf of the Department of Columbus Water and Power (CWP), to enter into the sole source contract for annual software maintenance and support services with Hansen Banner, LLC in accordance with the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Code; and to authorize the expenditure of $797,680.36 from the Department of Technology, Information Service Operating Fund. ($797,680.36)

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  3. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to modify the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Agreements for Directions for Youth & Families and Maryhaven in order to extend the Agreements through December 31, 2026. ($0.00)

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  5. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Executive Director of the Mayor’s Office of Education to enter into a not-for-profit service contract with Future Ready Five, an organization focused on increasing the literacy scores of all four-year-olds in Franklin County; and to authorize the expenditure of four hundred thousand dollars ($400,000.00) from the General Fund. ($400,000.00)

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  6. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Office of Education to enter into a contract with Future Ready Five to provide comprehensive early literacy assessment, data-driven intervention, instructional support, and parent engagement to approximately 380 4-year old children; to authorize a transfer and expenditure up to $130,000.00 within the Office of Education General Fund. ($130,000.00)

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    Attachments

  7. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Education to enter into a contract with United Way of Central Ohio, Inc. for the purposes of acting as fiscal agent for the program, to assist in the planning and coordinating of services, and to distribute funds and program supports to after school providers; and to authorize the expenditure of $2,000,000.00 from the general fund. ($2,000,000.00)

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    Attachments

  8. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Safety to write off, as uncollectible, various outstanding accounts for alarm fees, in the amount of Nine Hundred Sixty Eight Thousand, Five Hundred Thirty Three Dollars and Zero Cents. ($968,533.00)

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    Attachments

  9. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Development to modify the contract with AmeriNational Community Services, LLC for loan servicing by adding $40,000.00, updating the scope of services as needed, and extending the contract end date; to authorize the expenditure of up to $40,00.00 from the General Fund. ($40,000.00)

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    Attachments

  10. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and increase a professional engineering services contract with Hill International for the Professional Construction Management Services 2020 contract; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation of funds within the Water Fresh Water Market Rate Program Fund; to transfer cash and appropriation between projects within the Water Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to apply for Ohio Water Development Authority Fresh Water loans and to execute any documents needed to accept the loans; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving the loans; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $4,250,200.00 from the Water Bond Fund and the Water Fresh Water Market Rate Program Fund to pay for the contract modification. ($4,250,200.00)

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    Attachments

  11. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a design contract with GS-OH Inc. for the Bulen Road Area Water Line Improvements project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds within the Sanitary - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for this project; and to authorize the expenditure of $417,830.85 from the Sanitary - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund. ($417,830.85)

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  12. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract modification for Construction Administration and Inspection Services with PRIME AE Group Inc. for the Walhalla Ravine Stream Restoration project and for the Construction Administration Services 2026 to 2028; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Sanitary Bond Fund; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $287,630.08 from the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund and an expenditure of up to $50,000.00 from the Sanitary Bond Fund for the contract modification; and to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for the project. ($337,630.08)

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  13. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to apply for, accept, and enter into up to twenty-eight (28) Water Supply Revolving Account Loan Agreements with the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency and the Ohio Water Development Authority, during the Program Year 2027, for the design and/or construction of water distribution and supply system improvements; and to designate a repayment source for the loans. ($0.00)

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  14. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify the sole source contract with K.N.S. Services, Inc., for the Columbus Water & Power Facilities Security Improvements Project; and to authorize the expenditure of $351,873.97 split between the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($351,873.97)

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    Attachments

  15. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with The Righter Co., Inc. for the Wilson Bridge Booster Station Improvements 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 $1,285,050.00 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. ($1,287,050.00)

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  16. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a planned contract modification with Resource International, Inc. for the Construction Administration/Construction Inspection Services 2026-2028 contract; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds within the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate 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 $87,159.43 from the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund to pay for the project. ($87,159.43)

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  17. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreements for the purchase of Light Duty Vehicle Upfits for the Department of Public Utilities; and to authorize the expenditure of $65,000.00 within the Electricity Operating Fund. ($65,000.00)

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  18. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreements for the rental of construction equipment with operator for the Division of Water Reclamation; and to authorize the expenditure of $50,000.00 from the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund. ($50,000.00)

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    Attachments

  19. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a professional services contract with EP Ferris and Associates, LLC for the Lakeview Avenue Area Water Line Improvements 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 approval of a loan from the Ohio Water Development Authority; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $446,666.00 from the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund. ($446,666.00)

    Read for the First Time

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  20. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Finance and Management Director to modify the contract for the option to purchase Drug and Alcohol Testing with OhioHealth Corporation; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  21. Passed
    Resolution

    To determine that the written consent providing for the addition of certain property to the Grandview Crossing Community Authority’s district and that is owned or controlled by 810 Grandview LLC and the Grandview Crossing Community Authority is sufficient and complies with the requirements of Chapter 349 of the Ohio Revised Code; to set the time and place for a public hearing on such consent; to authorize the notice of such public hearing by publication in a newspaper of general circulation for three consecutive weeks, or as provided in Ohio Revised Code Section 7.16; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  22. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Development, or authorized signee, on behalf of the Department of Public Utilities, to execute a Lease Agreement by and between the City and the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (‘SWACO”) for temporary use of office space located at 910 Dublin Road; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  23. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a fourth amendment to the Tax Increment Finance Agreement dated July 12, 2012 with NRI Equity Land Investments, LLC to allow the City the ability to take additional legislative action related to community reinvestment areas pursuant to Sections 3735.65 through 3735.70 within the 3rd & Olentangy TIF area, which provides the opportunity to increase the number of affordable housing units therein; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  24. Passed
    Ordinance

    To set forth a statement of municipal services and zoning conditions to be provided to the area contained in a proposed annexation (AN26-008) of 279.5± Acres in Brown and Norwich Townships 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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  25. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize and direct the City Auditor to establish an auditor’s certificate in the amount of $100,000.00 for various expenditures for labor, materials, and equipment in conjunction with golf course and golf facility improvements within the Recreation and Parks Department; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation of $100,000.00 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2025 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the expenditure of $100,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($100,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  26. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Glaus, Pyle, Schomer, Burns and Dehaven, Inc. DBA GPD Group for the East Side Rail Trail Project; to authorize the expenditure of $390,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund and Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($390,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  27. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into a grant agreement with the Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) for the Alum Creek Trail - Ba’ Hai Assembly Preservation Project and accept a grant in the amount of $259,600.00 with a local match of $100,800.00; to authorize the appropriation of $259,600.00 in the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund; to authorize the transfer of $100,800.00 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2025 Capital Improvements Budget Ordinance; and to declare an emergency. ($360,400.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  28. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize and direct the Director of the Department of Human Resources to enter into a grant agreement with the Ohio Department of Development and accept a grant in the amount of $26,429.00 for a TechCred Training Plan - Round 35; to authorize the appropriation of $26,429.00 in the General Government Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($26,429.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  29. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Safety to modify the contract and fund Year 3 of a 5 Year maintenance agreement with Intrado Life & Safety, Inc (formally, Intrado Life & Safety Solutions Corporation) to continue the maintenance of the city's current 911 system pursuant to the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Code; to authorize an expenditure of $324,842.53 from Public Safety's General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($324,842.53)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  30. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the City Auditor to process an expenditure correction from the General Fund to the Division of Fire, 2023 BJA FY 23 COSSUP Grant Program; and to declare an emergency. ($210,851.94)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  31. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into an unplanned modification of the HOME loan package with Homes on the Hill CDC; to authorize the additional expenditure in an amount up to $5,650.00 of 2023 HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) entitlement grant funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; and to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into an amended and revised commitment letter, loan agreement, promissory note, mortgage, restrictive covenant, with the Homes on the Hill CDC to construct a single family home; and declare emergency. ($5,650.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  32. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a contract in an amount up to $20,000.00 with Evolved Plumbing and Mechanical, LLC, to provide residential emergency heating, plumbing, water and sewer, and electrical services as part of the Division of Housing’s Emergency Repair program; to authorize the expenditure in an amount up to $20,000.00 from the General Fund; to authorize expenditures prior to execution of the Purchase Order; and to declare an emergency. ($20,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  33. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a contract in an amount up to $5,000.00 with Risner Stefany, DBA SVS Home Improvements & Design LLC, to provide residential emergency heating, plumbing, water and sewer, and electrical services as part of the Division of Housing’s Emergency Repair program; to authorize the expenditure of up to $5,000.00 from the General Fund; to authorize expenditures prior to execution of the Purchase Order; and to declare an emergency. ($5,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  34. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a contract in an amount up to $5,000.00 with Hairston's Services LLC, to provide residential emergency heating, plumbing, water and sewer, and electrical services as part of the Division of Housing’s Emergency Repair program; to authorize the expenditure of up to $5,000.00 from the General Fund; to authorize expenditures prior to execution of the Purchase Order; and to declare an emergency. ($5,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  35. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a not-for-profit service contract with LifeCare Alliance in an amount up to $155,000.00 for the purpose of assisting the Department of Development to administer home repair program services; to authorize the expenditure in an amount up to $155,000.00 within the General Fund budget; and to authorize payment of expenses starting April 1, 2026; and declare an emergency. ($155,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  36. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the City Attorney to enter into contracts with Columbus Next Generation Corporation and Habitat for Humanity - MidOhio to provide home repair services under the Owner-Occupied Initiative program; to authorize the reimbursement of qualifying expenses incurred prior to the creation of the purchase orders; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of funds within the General Fund Neighborhood Initiatives Subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($477,536.80)

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

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  37. Passed
    Ordinance

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

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  38. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify and increase the contract with BBCO Design LLC, for the Space Planning Study Project; to appropriate funds in the Department of Development Operating Fund; to authorize an expenditure of up to $754,633.00 from the Sanitary Operating Fund and the Department of Development Operating Fund to pay for the contract modification. ($754,633.00)

    Read for the First Time

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  39. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract for the option to purchase Pole Line Hardware with Reed City Power Line Supply Co.; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  40. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract with Southeastern Equipment Co, Inc for the purchase of two Articulating Wheel Loaders for the Department of Public Utilities; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash within the Sanitary Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize an appropriation of funds; to authorize an expenditure of up to $914,800.00 from the Sanitary Permanent Improvement Fund to pay for the equipment; to authorize the Department of Public Utilities to expend more than $100,000.00 against specific Universal Term Contracts in a fiscal year; and to declare an emergency. ($914,800.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

    Attachments

  41. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a planned contract modification for Construction Administration and Inspection Services with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for Lead Service Line Replacement-Part 3 Project; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation of funds in the Water System Reserve Fund; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation between the Water System Reserve Fund and the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $999,291.15 from the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund for the contract modification; and to declare an emergency. ($999,291.15)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  42. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the City Attorney to spend City funds to acquire and accept in good faith certain fee simple and lesser real estate located in the vicinity of Village of Lockbourne on the City’s southeast side for the Big Walnut Interceptor Lockbourne Subtrunk Canal Road Area Project; to contract for associated professional services needed for the acquisition of Real Estate; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Sanitary Bond Fund; to authorize an expenditure of up to $150,000.00 within the Sanitary Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($150,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  43. Filed
    Appointment

    Appointment of Jake Wozniak, Treasurer and Deputy Chief Financial Officer, The Ohio State University, Office of Business and Finance, University Square South, 15 E. 15th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43201, to serve on the Columbus-Franklin County Finance Authority Board of Directors, replacing Christian Gonzalez, with a term expiration date of April 30, 2029. (resume attached)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  44. Filed
    Appointment

    Appointment of Anna Teye-Kasongo, Affordable Housing Alliance of Central Ohio, 215 North Front Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215, to serve on the Development Commission, replacing Janeece Keyes-Shanklin, with a new term expiration date of June 11, 2028. (resume attached)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  45. Filed
    Appointment

    Appointment of Joshua T. Cox, 1167 Perry Street, Columbus, Ohio 43201, to serve on the Development Commission, replacing Maria Manta Conroy, with a new term expiration date of June 11, 2028. (resume attached)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  46. Filed
    Appointment

    Appointment of Lynette Santoro-Au, 2642 Medary Ave, Columbus, Ohio 43202, to serve on the Columbus Art Commission replacing Lisa McLymont with a new term expiration date of July 31, 2030. (resume attached)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  47. Filed
    Appointment

    Appointment of Samantha Thune, 1098 Stanhope Dr, Columbus, Ohio 43221, to serve on the Columbus Art Commission replacing Greg Corbin with a term starting on July 1, 2026 and expiring July 31, 2031. (resume attached)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  48. Filed
    Appointment

    Appointment of Cynthia Hunt, 672 City Park Ave, Columbus, Ohio 43206, to serve on the German Village Commission replacing Robin Strohm with a new term expiration date of June 30, 2027. (resume attached)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  49. Filed
    Appointment

    Appointment of Dominic Bianconi, 851 Neil Ave, Columbus, Ohio 43215, to serve on the Victorian Village Commission replacing Robert Dodson with a new term expiration date of June 30, 2028. (resume attached)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  50. Filed
    Appointment

    Reappointment of Mike Reeves, Kimley-Horn and Associates, 7965 N High St, Suite 200, Columbus, Ohio 43235, to serve on the Big Darby Accord Advisory Panel with a new term expiration date of June 30, 2029. (resume attached)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  51. Filed
    Appointment

    Reappointment of Sonya Brown, National Church Residences, 5475 Rings Rd, Suite 300, Dublin, Ohio 43017, to serve on the Downtown Commission with a new term expiration date of June 1, 2030. (resume attached)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  52. Filed
    Appointment

    Reappointment of Jana Maniace, 155 West Main St, Columbus, Ohio 43215, to serve on the Downtown Commission with a new term expiration date of June 1, 2030. (resume attached)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  53. Filed
    Appointment

    Reappointment of Lauren Benner, 870 Ebner St, Columbus, Ohio 42206, to serve on the East Franklinton Review Board with a new term expiration date of July 31, 2030. (resume attached)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  54. Filed
    Appointment

    Reappointment of Karen McCoy, 584 S. 6th Street, Columbus, Ohio 43206, to serve on the German Village Commission with a new term expiration date of June 30, 2029. (resume attached)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  55. Filed
    Appointment

    Reappointment of Rachael Schultz, Meyers + Associates, 232 N 3rd Street, Suite 300, Columbus, Ohio 43215, to serve on the German Village Commission with a new term expiration date of June 30, 2029. (resume attached)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  56. Filed
    Appointment

    Reappointment of Clyde E. Henry, 10605 Mantle Rd, Orient, Ohio 43146, to serve on the Historic Resources Commission with a new term expiration date of June 30, 2029. (resume attached)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

    Attachments

  57. Filed
    Appointment

    Reappointment of Melva Williams-Argaw, XYZ Professional Services, LTD., 166 Mayfair Blvd, Columbus, Ohio 43213, to serve on the Historic Resources Commission with a new term expiration date of June 30, 2029. (resume attached)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

    Attachments

  58. Filed
    Appointment

    Reappointment of Joseph M. McCabe, 500 South Front St, 10th Floor, Columbus, Ohio 43215, to serve on the Historic Resources Commission with a new term expiration date of June 30, 2029. (resume attached)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

    Attachments

  59. Filed
    Appointment

    Reappointment of Joe Berardi, 1398 Goodale Blvd, Columbus, Ohio 43212, to serve on the Italian Village Commission with a new term expiration date of June 30, 2029. (resume attached)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

    Attachments

  60. Filed
    Appointment

    Reappointment of Shannon (Fergus) Salvadore, 1016 Summit St, Columbus, Ohio 43201, to serve on the Italian Village Commission with a new term expiration date of June 30, 2029. (resume attached)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

    Attachments

  61. Filed
    Appointment

    Reappointment of David W. Paul, 2185 Blackoak Ave, Columbus, Ohio 43229, to serve on the Rocky Fork-Blacklick Accord Panel with a new term expiration date of June 9, 2029. (resume attached)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

    Attachments

  62. Filed
    Appointment

    Reappointment of Tim Skinner, EDGE Group, 330 West Spring Street, Suite 350, Columbus, Ohio 43215, to serve on the Victorian Village Commission with a new term expiration date of June 30, 2029. (resume attached)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  63. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to modify an existing contract with Claire Weisz Architects LLP DBA WXY Architecture & Urban Design for the Linden Green Line Project; to authorize the appropriation of $743,948.51 within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the transfer of $ 1,103,927.24 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund and Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the transfer of $2,426,452.90 between the General Fund Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and the Recreation and Parks Bond Fund; to authorize the appropriation of $2,426,452.90 in the Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2025 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the expenditure of $3,600,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund and Permanent Improvement Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($3,600,000.00)

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

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  64. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept the FY27 Reproductive Health and Wellness grant from the Ohio Department of Health, in the amount of $1,332,807.00; to authorize the appropriation of $1,332,807.00 and any additional funds from the unappropriated balance of the Health Department Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,332,807.00)

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

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  65. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter into a contract with SoundThinking Inc., formerly ShotSpotter, Inc., for the use of a gunfire detection, alert, and analysis program; to authorize reimbursement of expenses prior to the creation of the purchase order; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of $661,500.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($661,500.00)

    A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Tiara Ross, to Postponed to 6/1/2026. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  66. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify and increase the contract with Burgess & Niple, Inc. for the JPWRP Screening Improvements project; to authorize the appropriation and transfer of funds from the Sanitary Sewer Reserve Fund to the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund; to authorize the appropriation of funds within the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund; to authorize an expenditure of up to $2,380,053.00 from the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund to pay for the project: and to declare an emergency. ($2,380,053.00)

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

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  67. 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 Lead Service Line Replacements - Part 3 Project; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation between the Water System Reserve Fund and the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $10,756,912.00 from the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund for the contract; to authorize the expenditure of up to $2,000.00 from the Water Bond Fund to pay for prevailing wage services; and to declare an emergency. ($10,758,912.00)

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

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  68. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to enter into a contract with Carahsoft Technology Corp for VMWare Technical Account Manager (TAM) services software licensing; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes; and to authorize the expenditure of $108,219.18 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Division, Information Services Operating Fund. ($108,219.18)

    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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  69. Passed
    Ordinance

    To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer cash and appropriation within various funds; to authorize the establishment of an Auditor’s Certificate for construction inspection and administration fees; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,379,567.20 from various funds for the purpose of providing sufficient funding for construction inspection and administration services on Public Service projects. ($1,379,567.20)

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

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  70. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Kokosing Industrial, Inc., for the Parsons Avenue Wellfield Development 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 $33,805,400.00 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. ($33,807,400.00)

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

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  71. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a professional engineering services contract with Glaus, Pyle, Schomer, Burns & DeHaven, Inc. for the DWR Sanitary Pump Stations-Construction project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation of funds within the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund; to authorize this contract to be funded with a loan from the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for this project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $2,058,861.31 from the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund for the contract. ($2,058,861.31)

    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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  72. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology, on behalf of Columbus Water and Power, to enter into a contract with Real Time Networks, Inc. for hosting and ongoing support of an electronic key management system; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Codes; and to authorize the expenditure of $80,106.00 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Division, Information Services Operating Fund. ($80,106.00)

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

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  73. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Complete General Construction Company for the Community Park/Maple Canyon Home Sewage Treatment System Elimination Project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds within the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Sanitary 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 $2,152,551.20 from the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund and from the Storm Bond Fund to pay for the project. ($2,152,551.20)

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

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  74. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize and direct the City Auditor to appropriate and transfer funds from the Special Purpose - PFAS Settlement Fund to Columbus Water and Power, Water Operating Fund. ($2,288,967.85)

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

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  75. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify the service contract with Synagro Central, LLC for the Parsons Avenue Water Plant Residuals Removal and Disposal - Lagoon 3 project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $12,000,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund. ($12,000,000.00)

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

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  76. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into contract with Peterson Highway Safety, Inc. for the purchase and delivery of twenty solar powered, trailer mounted, arrow boards for the Department of Public Utilities; to waive competitive bidding provisions of Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Code; and to authorize the expenditure of $93,800.00 from the Water Operating Fund. ($93,800.00)

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

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  77. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify the contract with J&D Home Improvement, LLC dba The Basement Doctor for the Blueprint Volunteer Sump Pump 2025 B project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to transfer cash and appropriation between projects within the Sanitary Bond Fund; and to authorize an expenditure of $1,000,000.00 from the Sanitary Bond Fund to pay for the contract modification. ($1,000,000.00)

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

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  78. Passed
    Ordinance

    To amend Chapter 378 Community Benefits Agreement Advisory Committee. ($0.00)

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, 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 Technology to renew a contract with 3SG Plus, LLC, a dealer of Hyland OnBase Software, on behalf of various city departments, for maintenance and support of the OnBase Software; and to authorize the total expenditure of $233,597.25 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Division, Information Services Operating Fund. ($233,597.25)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  80. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Department of Technology, to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the Purchase Agreement with Harris and Heavener Excavating, Inc. for fiber maintenance and restoration services; and to authorize the expenditure of $300,000.00 Information Services Operating Fund with the provision that unexpended funds may be carried over into the subsequent purchase agreement. ($300,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  81. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to enter into a contract with AlxTel, Inc for the purchase of Tableau License, Maintenance, Support & Training Services Renewal and to authorize the expenditure of $222,621.70 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating Fund. ($222,621.70)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  82. Passed
    Resolution

    To amend the Consent to Add Property to a New Community District to update the map of the additional property to the Confluence Community Authority; to determine that the written consent, as amended, providing for the addition of certain property to the Confluence Community Authority’s new community district and that is owned or controlled by City of Columbus, Ohio is sufficient and complies with the requirements of Chapter 349 of the Ohio Revised Code; to set the time and place for a public hearing on such amended consent; and to authorize the notices of such public hearing by publication in a newspaper of general circulation for three consecutive weeks, or as provided in Ohio Revised Code Section 7.16. ($0.00)

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

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  83. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to amend the Enterprise Zone Agreement for a second time for Assignment and Assumption with Columbus STS, LLC to remove Columbus STS, LLC as enterprise and party to the agreement and to be replaced with 6770 Shook Road, LLC as enterprise and party to the agreement, to redefine the project site, and revise the notification information in Section 8 of the agreement. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

    Attachments

  84. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to amend the Enterprise Zone Agreement for the second time for Assignment & Assumption with 6730 Prushing Farms, LLC, to (1) remove 6730 Prushing Farms, LLC as enterprise and party to the agreement and to be replaced with AC Prushing, LLC as enterprise and party to the agreement, and (2) revise the notification information related to the enterprise within Section 8 of the agreement. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  85. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to amend the Enterprise Zone Agreement for a second time for Assignment and Assumption with Gravity 2 - Office, LLC to remove Gravity 2 - Office, LLC as enterprise and party to the agreement and to be replaced with 935 Cassady LLC as enterprise and party to the agreement and revise the notification information in Section 6 of the agreement. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

    Attachments

  86. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract for hosted software, maintenance, and support of the software application with Active Network, LLC; and to authorize the expenditure of $100,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Department Operating Fund. ($100,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

    Attachments

  87. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize and direct the City Clerk to enter a grant agreement with Native American Indian Center of Central Ohio to provide upfront support for their outdoor programming; and to authorize an expenditure from the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund. ($20,000.00)

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

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  88. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into an advance-pay grant agreement with the Community Arts Project, Inc. to provide financial support toward community programming, facility operations and maintenance; and to authorize the expenditure of $75,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund. ($75,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  89. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into an advance-pay grant agreement with the Franklin Park Conservatory Joint Recreation District for the city's share of the operation of the District in 2026; to authorize reimbursement of expenses incurred prior to the creation of the purchase order from and after April 1, 2026; and to authorize the expenditure of $250,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund. ($250,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  90. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize and direct the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into private-public partnership agreement with the Friends of the Cultural Arts Center, for the support of arts programming. ($0.00)

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

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  91. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the transfer of $24,500.00 from the Sustainable Columbus Fund to the Recreation and Parks Special Purpose Fund to support the Tree Assistance Program in partnership with Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District. ($24,500.00)

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

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  92. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into an agreement for shared use of the property known as Topiary Park, also known as Deaf School Park, between the City of Columbus, Recreation and Parks Department, and Encova Mutual Insurance Group, Inc. to define the responsibilities of each of the parties for Topiary Park and adjacent property; and to repeal Ordinance No. 1924-2018. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  93. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept grant funds from the Ohio Commission on Minority Health and any additional funds for the 2026-2027 Minority Health grant program; to authorize the appropriation and any additional funds from the unappropriated balance of the Health Department Grants Fund; and to authorize the City Auditor to transfer appropriations between object classes for the 2026-2027 Minority Health grant program. ($52,500.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  94. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute an assignment, assumption, and modification agreement (“Assignment and Assumption Agreement”), and all other necessary agreements or instruments, which assign and modify the HOME Loan Documents for the rental development at 2680 Orono Pike, Reynoldsburg, OH; to authorize the Director of Development to enter into and execute all other necessary agreements, documents, or instruments related to this assignment with the new ownership entity Pheasant Run Homes Rehab, LLC; to authorize the forgiveness of the accrued and unpaid interest in an amount up to $838,648.00. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  95. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a capital contribution agreement with the Star House for facility renovations; to authorize the expenditure in an amount up to $1,000,000.00 within the Development Taxable Bond Fund; and to authorize the advancement of funds on a predetermined schedule. ($1,000,000.00)

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

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  96. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to renew a service contract with Environmental Remediation Contractor LLC, in an amount up to $400,000.00 to facilitate addressing citizen complaints of solid waste, hazardous materials, trash, litter, and debris on city-owned and/or maintained parcels and right of way by facilitating the identification, clean-up, and disposal of said items; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $400,000.00 within the Housing Stability Division’s General Fund budget. ($400,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  97. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a contract with Sky Nile Consulting, LLC to extend the period of performance for an additional 12-months from June 30, 2026 to June 30, 2027. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  98. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify the professional engineering services agreement with Resource International Inc. for the Second Avenue Sewer Improvements Project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Storm Bond Fund; and to expend up to $249,470.40 from the Storm Bond Fund to pay for the contract modification. ($249,470.40)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  99. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to renew an existing agreement with Metropolis Capital Holdings, LLC dba Metropolis Ohio, LLC for the Department of Public Utilities Headquarters Parking Services; and to authorize the expenditure of $580,000.00 split between the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($580,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  100. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract for Construction Administration and Inspection Services with Hatch Associates Consultants, Inc., for the Community Park/Maple Canyon Home Sewage Treatment System Elimination Project and for the General Water Reclamation Construction Projects; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Sanitary Bond Fund; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $329,900.00 from the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund and an expenditure of up to $50,000.00 from the Sanitary Bond Fund for the contract; and to make the loan funded portion of this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for the project. ($379,900.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  101. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify an existing contract with RCC Global LLC for managed and project services related to Oracle’s customer cloud service meter data management system; and to authorize the expenditure of $159,903.25 split between the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($159,903.25)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  102. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a sole source contract with 360Water, Inc. for Software Support and Maintenance of the 360Water Program; and to authorize the expenditure of $30,000.00 split between the Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($30,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  103. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the transfer of appropriation within the Street Construction, Maintenance and Repair Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to modify a contribution agreement with The Greater Columbus Arts Council, Inc. in support of the Mothers of Murdered Columbus Children Art Memorial; to accept, on behalf of the City, title and ownership of the completed Artwork and add it to the City’s public art collection upon final acceptance and required approvals; and to declare an emergency. ($70,000.00)

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

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  104. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a professional services contract with T&M Associates, Inc. for the Eakin Road Area Water Line Improvements 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 approval of a loan from the Ohio Water Development Authority; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $506,579.57 from the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund. ($506,579.57)

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  105. Passed
    Ordinance

    To require the Director of the Public Service Department to adopt and regularly evaluate a Complete Streets policy for the City of Columbus; to amend section 219.034; to enact section 2105.02; and to repeal the existing version of section 219.034 of the Columbus City Codes. ($0.00)

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

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  106. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to modify past, present and future contract(s) and purchase orders associated with the current lease agreement signed 12/05/2023 from Perry Pro Tech to US Bank National Association; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  107. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Elite Excavating Company of Ohio, Inc., for the Youngs Drive Area Water Line Improvements Project; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to apply for and accept a loan from the Ohio Water Development Authority Direct Loan Program for the Youngs Drive Area Water Line Improvements project; to appropriate funds within the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund; to authorize the expenditure of up to $7,478,897.80 from the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate 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. ($7,480,897.80)

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

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  108. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract for Construction Administration and Inspection Services with Prime AE Group, Inc. for the Youngs Drive Area Water Line Improvements project and for the General Water Construction Projects; to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to apply for and accept a loan from the Ohio Water Development Authority Direct Loan Program for the Youngs Drive Area Water Line Improvements project; to appropriate funds within the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund; 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 expenditure of up to $918,048.94 from the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate 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. ($993,048.94)

    Read for the First Time

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  109. Passed
    Ordinance

    To amend section 111.04 of the Columbus City Codes, pertaining to Council committees; to create a new ad hoc committee. ($0.00)

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

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  110. Filed
    Communication

    THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2026 Transfer Type: D-5J To: BMac Hospitality / World of Beer Easton 3934 Townsfair Way Columbus, OH 43219 From: NEW TAP EASTON LLC WORLD OF BEER 3934 Townsfair Way Columbus, OH 43219 Permit #: 10015275-1 New Type: D-5 To: GOOD LAND SUSTAINABILITY CONSULTANTS LLC GOOD LAND 510-14 W Walnut ST Columbus, OH 43215 Permit #: 03254668-1 New Type: D-3A To: Lu. Lou. LLC Coffee House Bar 4532 Indianola Ave Columbus, OH 43214 Permit #: 10014571-1 Transfer Type: D-5 To: Brooks & Truitt LLC BROOKS & TRUITT LLC 1576 N High St. Columbus, OH 43201 From: SHORT NORTH STAGE INC SHORT NORTH STAGE 1187 N High St Columbus, OH 43201 Permit #: 10005766-1 Advertise Date: 5/23/2026 Agenda Date: 5/18/2026 Return Date: 5/28/2026

    Read and Filed

  111. Second Reading
    Resolution

    To accept the 2026 Participatory Budget Steering Committee's recommendations for the establishment of the Our Voice, Our Choice Budget and to acknowledge the city’s role in supporting residents in the execution of the remaining phases of this participatory budgeting process. ($0.00)

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  112. Passed
    Ordinance

    To modify the City’s contracting party from the City Auditor’s Office to the City Treasurer’s Office; to modify and extend the existing contract with G Treasury SS, LLC by one year for treasury management software services for the period of June 14, 2026 through June 13, 2027; to authorize the expenditure of $34,194.00 from the Treasurer's general fund budget appropriations; and to declare an emergency. ($34,194.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  113. Passed
    Ordinance

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

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  114. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $250,000.00 within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; to authorize the Columbus City Attorney’s Office to extend service contracts with MDDR Enterprises Incorporated and Lindsay Automotive Inc. for vehicle maintenance and/or repair services for the city’s Project Taillight public safety and crime prevention program through April 30th, 2027; to authorize reimbursement of expenses incurred prior to the issuance of a purchase order; and to declare an emergency. ($250,000.00)

    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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  115. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to modify an existing contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. to extend the contract term through December 31, 2027 to allow for continued architectural and engineering services for the Gender Road Park and McCoy Park Improvements Project; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

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

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  116. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the City Clerk to enter into an advance payment grant agreement with Tech Corps Ohio, a non-profit corporation, in support of their 2026 TECHCORPShack Hackathon event; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure of $20,000.00 within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($20,000.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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  117. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a grant agreement with the Community Shelter Board in an amount up to $13,075,000.00 for the purpose of continuing the City’s support for men, women and families who are experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, homelessness in Columbus; to authorize the payment of expenses prior to purchase order execution starting January 1, 2026; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure in an amount up to $4,000,000.00 within the Neighborhood Partnerships Capital Fund at this time only $3,654,654.64 is available the additional $345,345.36 will be received near the end of May and at that time should be appropriated and an ACPO should be established for use for this agreement; to authorize the expenditure in an amount up to $13,075,000.00; to authorize the payment for reasonable food and non-alcoholic beverages as they are an integral part of their operational costs; to allow funding to be advanced to the agency on a predetermined schedule; and to declare an emergency. ($13,075,000.00)

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

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  118. Passed
    Ordinance

    To amend the Police Management Compensation Plan, Ordinance No. 2715-2013, as amended, by enacting Section 7(J), by amending Section 8(G), and by enacting Section 14(C); and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

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

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  119. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety on behalf of the Division of Fire to modify the existing contract with ZOLL Medical Corporation for ZOLL defibrillators/monitors CaseReview cloud-based post-case data services; to extend the existing contract for one year; and to authorize the expenditure of $8,630.37 from the General Fund. ($8,630.37)

    Read for the First Time

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  120. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize and direct the Director of the Department of Public Service to enter into a contract with Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc., dba WCMH, for marketing campaign services for the Cleaner Columbus Initiative; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; to waive the competitive bidding requirements of Columbus City Code; and to declare an emergency. ($75,000.00)

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

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  121. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize and direct the Director of the Department of Public Safety to modify and extend the contract with Change Healthcare Technology Enabled Services, LLC, for EMS billing collection and reporting services from May 31, 2026, to August 31, 2026; To authorize the expenditure of $350,000.00 from the General Fund; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Code; and to declare an emergency. ($350,000.00)

    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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  122. Passed
    Resolution

    To amend the Consent to Add Property to a New Community District to update the map of the additional property to the Confluence Community Authority; to determine that the written consent, as amended, providing for the addition of certain property to the Confluence Community Authority’s new community district and that is owned or controlled by City of Columbus, Ohio is sufficient and complies with the requirements of Chapter 349 of the Ohio Revised Code; to set the time and place for a public hearing on such amended consent; and to authorize the notices of such public hearing by publication in a newspaper of general circulation for three consecutive weeks, or as provided in Ohio Revised Code Section 7.16. ($0.00)

    A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Tiara Ross, that this Resolution be Adopted as Amended. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  123. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize and direct the City Clerk to enter a grant agreement with Native American Indian Center of Central Ohio to provide upfront support for their outdoor programming; and to authorize an expenditure from the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund. ($20,000.00)

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

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  124. Passed
    Ordinance

    To authorize and direct the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into private-public partnership agreement with the Friends of the Cultural Arts Center, for the support of arts programming. ($0.00)

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

    Attachments

Zoning Committee
Agenda

Filters for matters

  1. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To rezone 7210 LONG RD. (43110), being 14.8± acres located at the northeast corner of Long Road and Abbie Trails Drive, From: R, Rural District, RRR, Restricted Rural Residential District and PUD-6, Planned Unit Development District, To: L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z26-011).
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  2. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3333.18, Building line, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 7210 LONG RD. (43110), to reduce the required building setback line for an apartment complex in the L-AR-1, Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV26-026).
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  3. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3332.033, R-2 residential district, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 3527 E. DESHLER AVE. (43227), to allow a two-unit dwelling in the R-2, Residential District (Council Variance #CV26-034).
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  4. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.039, R-4 residential district; 3309.14(A), Height districts; 3312.21(B)(D), Landscaping and screening; 3312.25, Maneuvering; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3321.05(B)(2), Vision clearance; 3332.05(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.15, R-4 area district requirements; 3332.21, Building lines; 3332.285, Perimeter yard; 3332.29, Height district; and 3353.05(D)(2)(4), C-2 district development limitations, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1111 STEWART AVE. (43206), to allow mixed-residential development and a monopole telecommunications tower with reduced development standards in the R-4, Residential District and to revoke Ordinance #2473-2015 (CV15-036), passed on October 19, 2015 (Council Variance #CV26-019).
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  5. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To rezone 4559 KNIGHTSBRIDGE BLVD. (43214), being 6.03± acres located on the north side of West Henderson Road, 300± west of Knightsbridge Boulevard, From: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District, To: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District (Rezoning #Z26-003).
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19 new matters since 7 days ago

Filters for matters

  1. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the City Clerk to enter into an advance payment grant agreement with the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging in support of its Housing Assistance Program; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $75,000.00 within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency ($75,000.00)

    Attachments

  2. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with Africentric Personal Development Shop, Incorporated (APDS) to provide resources for capacity building and community outreach; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($25,000.00)

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  3. Consent
    Ordinance

    To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with The Masters Preparatory Academy in support of their UBUNTU x SIMBA Leadership & Workforce Institute; to authorize an expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($50,000.00)

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  4. In Council
    Communication

    THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 2026 Transfer Type: D-5 To: Pickle Park & Pub, LLC 600 West Nationwide Blvd. Columbus, OH 43214 From: GOOSEEGG LLC DANTES PIZZA 3586 Indianola Ave Columbus, OH 43214 Permit #: 10015090-1 Transfer Type: C-2, C-1 To: Prime Henderson Mart LLC 2264 W. Henderson Rd Columbus, OH 43220 From: WEST HENDERSON MARKET LLC WEST HENDERSON MARKET LLC 2264 W Henderson Rd Columbus, OH 43220 Permit #: 10009172-1 New Type: D-5 To: 61 PARSONS LLC CORNER STONE 61 Parsons Ave Columbus, OH 43215 Permit #: 08200730-2 New Type: C-1, C-2 To: PRIME NOW LLC ZCM2 - German Village 865 Parsons Avenue Columbus, OH 43206 Permit #: 07085780-4 Transfer Type: D-2, D-3, D-1 To: DIASPOA INC HC Way 769 Bethel Rd, Ste B Columbus, OH 43214 From: DIASPORA INC DIASPORA INC 2118 N High St Columbus, OH 43201 Permit #: 02120844-2 New Type: D-2 To: VNET SERVICES LLC SISLEYNAIL SALON 1 1464 Gemini PL Columbus, OH 43240 Permit #: 09301153-2 Advertise Date: 6/6/2026 Agenda Date: 6/1/2026 Return Date: 6/11/2026

  5. Clerk's Office for Bulletin
    Public Notice

    Notice/Advertisement Title: Public Utilities and Sustainability Committee Hearing Contact Name: Emiliana Morales Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-2566 Contact Email Address: [email protected]

  6. Clerk's Office for Bulletin
    Public Notice

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

  7. Clerk's Office for Bulletin
    Public Notice

    Notice/Advertisement Title: Columbus Building Commission Meeting Agenda - June 16, 2026 Contact Name: Toni Gillum Contact Telephone Number: (614) 645-5884 Contact Email Address: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>

  8. Clerk's Office for Bulletin
    Public Notice

    Notice/Advertisement Title: City Council Zoning Agenda for June 8, 2026 Contact Name: Gretchen D. James Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-1654 Contact Email Address: [email protected]

  9. Clerk's Office for Bulletin
    Public Notice

    Notice/Advertisement Title: Development Commission Zoning Meeting Agenda -June 11, 2026 Contact Name: Tim Dietrich Contact Telephone Number: (614) 645-6665 Contact Email Address: [email protected]

  10. In Council
    Ceremonial Resolution

    To Recognize Sole Classics on its 20th Anniversary

  11. In Council
    Ceremonial Resolution

    To celebrate the 2026 Pride Month and Annual Pride Festival and March, “Until We’re All Free”

  12. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3356.03, C-4 permitted uses; 3370.05, Permitted uses; 3370.06, Standards; and 3370.07, Conditions and limitations, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 3920 HAMILTON SQUARE BLVD. (43125), to allow a drive-thru only coffee shop with a reduced parking setback in the L-C-4, Limited Commercial District (Council Variance #CV26-036).

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  13. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3367.01, M-2 manufacturing district; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3312.51, Loading space; and 3367.15(a)(c)(d), M-2 manufacturing district special provisions, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2006 E. 5TH AVE. (43119), to allow three dwelling units within a proposed mixed-use building with reduced development standards in the L-M-2, Limited Manufacturing District (Council Variance #CV26-030).

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  14. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.039, R-4 Residential District; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3321.05(B)(1)(2), Vision clearance; 3325.703(A)(E), Development and Design Guidelines Residential Zoning Districts; 3325.801, Maximum Lot Coverage; 3325.803(A), Building Lines; 3325.805, Maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR); 3325.809, Landscaped Area and Treatment; 3332.25(A)(2), Required side yards; 3332.25(B), Required side yards; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 190 KING AVE. (43201), to allow an apartment building with reduced development standards in the R-4, Residential District (Council Variance #CV26-002).

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  15. Second Reading
    Ordinance

    To rezone 2006 E. 5TH AVE. (43119), being 0.44± acres located at the northwest corner of E. 5th Avenue and Brentnell Avenue, From: AR-12, Apartment Residential District, To: L-M-2, Limited Manufacturing District (Rezoning #Z25-070).

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  16. Clerk's Office for Bulletin
    Public Notice

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

  17. Clerk's Office for Bulletin
    Public Notice

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