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Columbus City Council

Monday, January 12, 2026 · 5:00 PM AM · City Council Chambers, Rm 231

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  1. REGULAR MEETING NO. 2 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, JANUARY 12, 2026 at 5:00 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
  2. ROLL CALL
  3. 3 READING AND DISPOSAL OF THE JOURNAL
    Action: Dispense with the reading of the Journal and Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Melissa Green, seconded by Christopher Wyche, to Dispense with the reading of the Journal and Approve. The motion carried by the following vote:

  4. ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE JOURNAL
  5. COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS RECEIVED BY CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
  6. 1 THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF WEDNESDAY JANUARY 7, 2026 New Type: D-3 To: Buckeye FP at LS Corporation Buckeye Family Pizza and Pub 5155 Raglan Street Columbus, OH 43026 Permit #: 10011413-1 New Type: D-2 To: Dipping Soul LLC Mizu No Kaori 495 S 4th St Columbus, OH 43206 Permit #: 10010497-2 Transfer Type: C-1, C-2 To: High Store Inc 1858 Lockbourne Road Columbus, OH 43207 From: TAHA STORE INC TAHA STORE INC 1858 Lockbourne Rd Columbus, OH 43207 Permit #: 10011406-1 New Type: D-5J, D-6 To: The Border Two LLC VIVA Mexican Cuisine 220 W Nationwide Blvd Columbus, OH 43215 Permit #: 10009485-1 New Type: D-1, D-3 To: NORTH BROADWAY HIGH 3400 N High St 1ST Fl Columbus, OH 43202 Permit #: 06441877-2 New Type: C-2, D-6 To: CPFM LLC 3351 E Main St Columbus, OH 43213 Permit #: 01792275-1 Advertise Date: 1/17/2026 Agenda Date: 1/12/2026 Return Date: 1/22/2026
    Communication
    Action: Read and Filed

    Read and Filed

  7. ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
  8. FR FIRST READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION
    Action: To waive the reading of the titles of first reading legislation Passed

    A motion was made by Melissa Green, seconded by Christopher Wyche, to waive the reading of the titles of first reading legislation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  9. FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  10. FR-1 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Office of Construction Management; to renew and increase the contract with Setterlin Building Company, for the Professional Construction Services - Task Order Basis project; for various Department of Public Safety tasks; to authorize a transfer and expenditure up to $32,211.85 within the Safety G.O. Bonds Fund; and to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvements Budget. ($32,211.85)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

  11. FR-2 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Refuse Truck Parts with Best Equipment Co., Inc. in accordance with the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Code; and to authorize the expenditure of $1.00. ($1.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

  12. FR-3 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Freightliner OEM Parts and Services with Fyda Freightliner Columbus, Inc. in accordance with the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Code; and to authorize the expenditure of $1.00. ($1.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

  13. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS: BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  14. FR-4 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into an Enterprise Zone Agreement with C5 Columbus SW Building 1, LLC (the “Enterprise”) for a tax abatement of seventy-five percent (75%) for a period of ten (10) consecutive years in consideration of the Enterprise investing approximately $31,260,600.00 in real property improvements and the creation of forty-eight (48) net new full-time permanent positions with an estimated annual payroll of approximately $2,112,000.00. ($0.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

  15. FR-5 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into an Enterprise Zone Agreement with C5 Columbus SW Building 2, LLC (the “Enterprise”) for a tax abatement of seventy-five percent (75%) for a period of ten (10) consecutive years in consideration of the Enterprise investing approximately $15,724,800.00 in real property improvements and the creation of twenty-five (25) net new full-time permanent positions with an estimated annual payroll of approximately $1,100,000.00. ($0.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

  16. PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  17. FR-6 To authorize and direct the City Auditor to appropriate funds within the Federal Transportation Grant Fund in connection with the Quick Build Toolkit; to authorize the Director of 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 water barriers, cones, and traffic barrels by the Department of Public Service, Division of Mobility & Parking Services; to authorize the expenditure of $357,038.00 from the Federal Transportation Grant Fund; and to authorize the Director of Public Service to establish a purchase order for various materials to be used for the Quick Build toolkit from existing Universal Term Contracts with Bain Enterprises and All in Safety Corp. for the purchase of water barriers, cones, and traffic barrels. ($357,038.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

  18. FR-7 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents necessary for the transfer of a 0.015 acre portion of the right-of-way north of Stratford Way, and west of Chatfield Park. ($808.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

  19. NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR. WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  20. FR-8 To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to accept a grant in the amount of $39,342.60 and enter into an agreement with the Franklin County Department of Job and Family Services to provide salary support for Rec Aides administering Afterschool Rec Club; to appropriate to $39,342.60 to the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund. ($39,342.60)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

  21. FR-9 To authorize the City Auditor, on behalf of the Recreation and Parks Department, to create a new subfund within the City’s Special Purpose Fund to account for funds received that are intended to support the implementation of the Urban Forestry Master Plan. ($0.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

  22. WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, & LABOR: DORANS, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  23. FR-10 To authorize the expenditure of $500,000.00 from the Employee Benefits Fund or so much thereof as may be necessary for the purpose of reimbursing the Department of Recreation and Parks for City employees who register for a fitness and gym pass and employer-sponsored sporting activities. ($500,000.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

  24. HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: ROSS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  25. FR-11 To accept the application (AN25-016) of Jose Rodrigo Hernandez for the annexation of certain territory containing 0.30± acres in Franklin Township. ($0.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

  26. FR-12 To accept the application (AN25-018) of VIDA NUEVA Wesleyan Church for the annexation of certain territory containing 19.471± acres in Jackson Township. ($0.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

  27. FR-13 To accept the application (AN25-019) of Central Ohio Investment Properties LLC for the annexation of certain territory containing 1.9± acres in Mifflin Township. ($0.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

  28. FR-14 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify and extend an existing escrow agreement with Community Housing Network Inc. (CHN). ($0.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

  29. PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  30. FR-15 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a maintenance agreement with, and to charge, the City of Upper Arlington for street lighting maintenance and electricity costs on Henderson Road from approximately Reed Road to Stonehaven Drive for land recently transferred to the City of Upper Arlington due to a boundary adjustment. ($0.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

  31. RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  32. DORANS
  33. FR-16 To adopt the Columbus Growth Strategy as an amendment to the Columbus Citywide Planning Policies that will continue to guide the next generation of growth and development in Columbus. ($0.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

  34. HARDIN
  35. FR-17 To amend section 111.01 of the Columbus City Codes, pertaining to Council meetings and hearings; to allow Council flexibility to determine summer recess. ($0.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

  36. CONSENT ACTIONS
  37. RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION:
  38. WYCHE
  39. CA-1 To honor Friends of the Lower Olentangy Watershed (FLOW) for their hard-work and dedication to environmental preservation in 2025.
    Ceremonial Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  40. FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  41. CA-2 To amend ordinance 3436-2024 in order to establish the purpose of expenditures associated with adult-use cannabis tax revenue received by the city; and to declare an emergency. (0.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  42. WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, & LABOR: DORANS, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  43. CA-3 To authorize the Director of the Office of Education to enter into a not-for-profit service contract with Columbus Early Learning Centers; to reimburse for the early education services provided to Hilltop children from August 1 to August 31, 2024; to authorize the payment of expenses incurred prior to the issuance of a purchase order back to and including August 1, 2024; and to authorize the expenditure of $90,000.00. ($90,000.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

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

  44. CA-4 To authorize the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Education to enter into a grant agreement for $50,000.00 with Franklin County Children’s Services (FCCS) to create and implement a 12-month childcare and early education pilot program; to authorize the transfer of $50,000.00 within the Department of Education General Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of $50,000.00 within the Department of Education General Fund. ($50,000.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  45. CA-5 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 $8,591.00 for a TechCred Training Plan - Round 34; to authorize the appropriation of $8,591.00 in the General Government Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($8,591.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  46. HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  47. CA-6 To authorize the Board of Health to accept a grant from the Ohio Department of Health in the amount of $150,000.00 for the Dental Sealant program that prevents dental cavities among school children through an evidence-based community approach, to authorize the appropriation of $150,000.00 from the unappropriated balance of the Health Department Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($150,000.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  48. PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. ROSS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  49. CA-7 To authorize and direct the Municipal Court Clerk to modify the existing contract to extend the contract with ACI Payments, Inc. for two months for the provision of electronic payment services; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  50. CA-8 To authorize and direct the Administrative and Presiding Judge of the Franklin County Municipal Court to accept a grant totaling $65,000.00 from the Bureau of Criminal Justice for the purpose of partially subsidizing salaries and fringe benefits for one person in the specialized dockets; to appropriate $65,000.00 from the unappropriated balance of the general government grant fund to the Franklin County Municipal Court; and to declare an emergency. ($65,000.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  51. HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: ROSS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  52. CA-9 To authorize the Director of Development, or designee, to execute, on behalf of Columbus Public Health, those documents necessary to enter into a Lease Agreement with the Columbus Neighborhood Health Center, Inc. for the use of the City’s neighborhood health center located at 1905 Parsons Avenue, Columbus, Ohio, commonly known as Southside Health Center, and declare an emergency. ($0.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  53. CA-10 To authorize the Director of Development, or designee, to execute, on behalf of Columbus Public Health, those documents necessary to enter into a Lease Agreement with the Columbus Neighborhood Health Center, Inc. for the use of the City’s neighborhood health center located at 1180 East Main Street, Columbus, Ohio, commonly known as East Central Health Center, and declare an emergency. ($0.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  54. CA-11 To designate a portion of the downtown area as a Clean Zone, pursuant to City Code Chapter 599, in order to regulate certain commercial activity on public property in connection with the Disney on Ice event to be held in Nationwide Arena from February 19, 2026 thru February 22, 2026 (the “Special event”); to designate the geographical boundaries for the Clean Zone in the downtown area; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  55. CA-12 To authorize the Director of Development to execute grant agreement with the Community Shelter Board in an amount up to $30,000.00 for screening services for the Resilient Housing Initiative; to authorize expenses incurred prior to purchase order execution; to authorize the advancement of funds on a pre-determined schedule provided in the terms of the agreement; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $30,000.00 from the Neighborhood Economic Development Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($30,000.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  56. PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  57. CA-13 To authorize the Director of the Public Utilities Department to modify a contract with Timmons Group, Inc. for services for a GIS data model migration to the Utility Network Model in an amount not to exceed $60,000.00; and to authorize the use of $60,000.00 remaining funds on an existing legislated general budget reservation for this project to pay for the costs of the contract. ($0.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  58. CA-14 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 Computers, Computer Parts, and Computer Accessories, for the Department of Public Utilities; and to authorize the expenditure of $45,000.00 from the Public Utilities Operating Funds. ($45,000.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  59. RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  60. APPOINTMENTS
  61. CA-15 Appointment of Todd Moxley Watson, Kimberly Parkway Church of God Church of God, 4150 Kimberly Pkwy N, Columbus, OH 43232, to serve on the OneOhio Region 1 Board of Governance, with a term expiration date of January 1, 2030. (biography attached)
    Appointment
    Action: Read and Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  62. CA-16 Appointment of Christopher C. Moses to serve on the Citizens' Commission on Elected Official Compensation with a term starting on January 19, 2026 and expiring December 31, 2026 or upon the submission a report of recommendations for the salary of each elective officer of the city, including an annual cost of living adjustment, whichever comes first (resume attached).
    Appointment
    Action: Read and Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  63. CA-17 Appointment of Andrea Blevins to serve on the Citizens' Commission on Elected Official Compensation with a term starting on January 19, 2026 and expiring December 31, 2026 or upon the submission a report of recommendations for the salary of each elective officer of the city, including an annual cost of living adjustment, whichever comes first (resume attached).
    Appointment
    Action: Read and Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  64. CA-18 Appointment of Monica L. Womack to serve on the Citizens' Commission on Elected Official Compensation with a term starting on January 19, 2026 and expiring December 31, 2026 or upon the submission a report of recommendations for the salary of each elective officer of the city, including an annual cost of living adjustment, whichever comes first (resume attached).
    Appointment
    Action: Read and Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  65. CA-19 Appointment of Alyvia Johnson to serve on the Citizens' Commission on Elected Official Compensation with a term starting on January 19, 2026 and expiring December 31, 2026 or upon the submission a report of recommendations for the salary of each elective officer of the city, including an annual cost of living adjustment, whichever comes first (resume attached).
    Appointment
    Action: Read and Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  66. CA-20 Appointment of Elizabeth Caslin to serve on the Citizens' Commission on Elected Official Compensation with a term starting on January 19, 2026 and expiring December 31, 2026 or upon the submission a report of recommendations for the salary of each elective officer of the city, including an annual cost of living adjustment, whichever comes first (resume attached).
    Appointment
    Action: Read and Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  67. CA-21 Appointment of Alexandro Volakis, 248 East 11th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43201, to serve on the Fifth by Northwest Area Commission, with a new term start date of January 1, 2026 and an expiration date of December 31, 2028 (resume attached).
    Appointment
    Action: Read and Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  68. CA-22 Appointment of Mark Moritz, 83 Deland Drive, Columbus, OH 43214, to serve on the Clintonville Area Commission, with a new term start date of January 1, 2026 and an expiration date of December 31, 2028 (resume attached).
    Appointment
    Action: Read and Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  69. CA-23 Appointment of Joshua Hively, 368 Fairway Drive, Columbus, OH 43214, to serve on the Clintonville Area Commission, with a new term start date of January 1, 2026 and an expiration date of December 31, 2028 (resume attached).
    Appointment
    Action: Read and Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  70. EMERGENCY, POSTPONED AND 2ND READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION
  71. FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  72. SR-1 To make appropriations for the 12 months ending December 31, 2026, for each of the several Object Classes for which the City of Columbus has to provide from the monies known to be in the treasury of said City of Columbus, in the fund known as the General Fund, during the said 12 months from the collection of all taxes and from other sources of revenue, the amount of $1,256,877,066.00 $1,258,877,066.00; and to declare an emergency ($1,256,877,066.00 $1,258,877,066.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Amended as submitted to the Clerk Passed

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

  73. SR-2 To make appropriations and transfers for the 12 months ending December 31, 2026 for other funds for various divisions; to authorize the City Auditor to make transfers as may be necessary; and to declare an emergency.
    Ordinance
    Action: Postponed to Date Certain Passed

    A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, that this Ordinance be Postponed to 01/26/26. The motion carried by the following vote:

  74. SR-3 To make appropriations for the 12 months ending December 31, 2026, for selected other funds for various divisions, to authorize the City Auditor to make transfers as may be necessary, and to declare an emergency.
    Ordinance
    Action: Postponed to Date Certain Passed

    A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Melissa Green, that this Ordinance be Postponed to 01/26/26. The motion carried by the following vote:

  75. SR-4 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Office of Construction Management, to enter into a construction contract with Proline Electric, Inc. for the North Market Fire Alarm Upgrade project; to authorize a transfer of $477,300.00 and an expenditure up to $477,300.00 within the Construction Management Taxable Bond Fund; to authorize an expenditure for prevailing wage services provided by the Department of Public Service; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvements Budget; and to declare an emergency. ($477,300.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

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

  76. PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  77. SR-5 To authorize the appropriation of funds within the County Auto License Tax Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to expend said monies or so much thereof as may be needed for Franklin County Engineer approved roadway construction and maintenance projects undertaken by the Division of Traffic Management; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

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

  78. SR-6 To authorize the City Attorney to file complaints in order to immediately appropriate and accept the remaining fee simple and lesser real estate necessary to timely complete the Roadway-Multimodal-Mt. Vernon Avenue Phase 1 project, to authorize an expenditure of $10,751.00, and to declare an emergency. ($10,751.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

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

  79. SR-7 To authorize the City Attorney to file complaints in order to immediately appropriate and accept the remaining fee simple and lesser real estate necessary to timely complete the Arterial - SR161 - I71 to Cleveland Avenue Phase 2, also known as 2025 Ambleside Maple Canyon project, to authorize an expenditure of 325,335.00; and to declare an emergency. ($325,335.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

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

  80. HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: ROSS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR.
  81. SR-8 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a service contract with Benevate, LLC in an amount up to $19,000.00 to configure the financial assistance application software for the Resilient Housing Initiative; to waive the competitive bidding requirements of Columbus City Codes Chapter 329; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $19,000.00; to authorize expenses incurred prior to purchase order execution; and to declare an emergency. ($19,000.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

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

  82. PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  83. SR-9 To authorize the Director of the Public Utilities Department to enter into a contract modification to add funding for the Professional Construction Management 2023 project with Hill International; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Water Bond Fund; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $6,154,900.00 from the Water Bond Fund for the contract modification. ($6,154,900.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    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:

  84. SR-10 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into contract with Best Equipment Co., Inc. for the purchase of one (1) Food Waste Satellite Collection Truck Non-CDL for the Department of Public Service; to authorize the waiver of the competitive bidding requirements of the Columbus city Code; to authorize the transfer of appropriation within the General Government Grants Fund; to authorize the expenditure of up to $132,048.00 from the General Government Grants and Refuse G.O. Bond Funds; to repay any unused grant funds at the end of the grant period; and to declare an emergency. ($132,048.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    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:

  85. SR-11 To authorize the Director of the Public Utilities Department to enter into a contract modification with Resource International for the Construction Administration/Construction Inspection Services 2023-2025 contract; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $1,127,937.58 from the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund for the contract; and to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for the project. ($1,127,937.58)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

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

  86. SR-12 To authorize the Director of the Public Utilities Department to enter into a construction contract with Underground Utilities, Inc., for the Athens Avenue and Rumsey Road Area Water Line Improvements Project; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $5,122,279.85 from the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund for the contract; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for the project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $2,000.00 from the Water Bond Fund to pay for prevailing wage services. ($5,124,279.85)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    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:

  87. SR-13 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a contract modification with DLZ Ohio, Inc., for the Construction Administration/Construction Inspection Services 2023-2025 contract; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $1,080,372.79 from the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund for the contract modification; and to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for the project. ($1,080,372.79)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

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

  88. 88 ADJOURNMENT
    Action: adjourn this Regular Meeting Passed

    A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Rob Dorans, to adjourn this Regular Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:

  89. THERE WILL BE NO COUNCIL MEETING ON MONDAY, JANUARY 19, 2026 IN OBSERVANCE OF MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY. THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL WILL BE MONDAY, JANUARY 26TH.
  90. ADJOURNED AT 6:26 PM
  91. 91 Approval of the Consent Agenda
    Action: Motion Passed

    A motion was made by Nancy Day-Achauer, seconded by Melissa Green, including all the preceding items marked as having been approved on the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote

  92. 2938-2025 To make appropriations for the 12 months ending December 31, 2026, for each of the several Object Classes for which the City of Columbus has to provide from the monies known to be in the treasury of said City of Columbus, in the fund known as the General Fund, during the said 12 months from the collection of all taxes and from other sources of revenue, the amount of $1,256,877,066.00 $1,258,877,066.00; and to declare an emergency ($1,256,877,066.00 $1,258,877,066.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Referred to Committee Passed

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