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Columbus City Council

Monday, March 2, 2026 · 5:00 PM AM · City Council Chambers, Rm 231

TL;DR

Columbus City Council approved a $1.26 billion general fund budget for 2026 and passed numerous infrastructure and development projects, including over $100 million in water system improvements and a new affordable housing grant. The council also voted to send a letter to Congress supporting Temporary Protected Status for immigrants and approved several property transfers and service contracts.

Key Decisions

  • 2026 General Fund Budget ($1.26 billion) Passed
  • Letter of Support for Temporary Protected Status for Immigrants Passed (9-0)
  • Water Infrastructure Projects (including $57.5M Home Road Water Plant contract modification) Passed (first reading)
  • Affordable Housing Development Grant to Healthy Linden Homes VII ($2.5 million) Passed
  • Charter Amendment for Community Crisis Response Services (to appear on May 5, 2026 ballot) Passed
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. REGULAR MEETING NO. 9 OF CITY COUNCIL, MARCH 2, 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 Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Melissa Green, 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, FEBRUARY 25, 2026 New Type: D-1 To: Valley Soulz East LLC Valley Soulz East LLC ( The Valley ) 238 S 4th St Columbus, OH 43215 Permit #: 10011010-1 Transfer Type: D-5A To: ESOH ASSOCIATES LLC EMBASSY SUITES COLUMBUS AIRPORT 2886 Airport Drive Columbus, OH 43219 From: AFP 116 CORP AFP 116 CORP 2886 Airport Dr Columbus, OH 43219 Permit #: 10013319-1 New Type: D-3, D-1 To: ARD DASH LLC SPIROS PLAZA CAFÉ 2958 McKinley Ave Columbus, OH 43204 Permit #: 00257835-1 New Type:D-2 To: KYUSHU RAMEN 784 LLC KYUSHU RAMEN 784 Bethel Road Columbus, OH 43214 Permit #: 10011310-1 New Type: D-2 To: Biscuit Belly, LLC Biscuit Belly 1417 W. 5th Ave Columbus, OH 43212 Permit #: 10010907-1 New Type: D-3, D-3A To: 31 EAST LLC 31 East Gay St. Columbus, OH 43215 Permit #: 1001247-1 New Type: D-1, D-2 To: Jacks Food and Beverage Inc YES SUSHI 2016 N High St Columbus, OH 43201 Permit #: 10010448-1 Advertise Date: 3/7/2026 Agenda Date: 3/2/2026 Return Date: 3/12/2026
    Communication
    Action: Read and Filed

    Read and Filed

  7. RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION
  8. GREEN
  9. 2 To Recognize March 2026 as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
    Ceremonial Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

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

  10. ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
  11. 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 Emmanuel V. Remy, to waive the reading of the titles of first reading legislation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  12. PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. ROSS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  13. FR-1 To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to sell to Firefighter Allison Meade, for the sum of $1.00, an Accelerant Detection canine with the registered name "Doc Holiday", which has no further value to the Division of Fire; and to waive the provisions of the Columbus City Codes, Sale of City-Owned Personal Property. ($1.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

  14. HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: ROSS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  15. FR-2 To amend Ordinance No. 1797-2025, passed by Columbus City Council on July 14, 2025, to change the scope of the project and revise the amount of the authorized grant to $1,000,000.00; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer funds within the Development Taxable Bond Fund; to authorize the additional expenditure of up to $500,000.00 from the Development Taxable Bond Fund; and to allow expenses incurred prior to the creation of the purchase order. ($500,000.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

  16. PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  17. FR-3 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 parts, materials, supplies and services for the Division of Water Reclamation, Southerly Water Reclamation Plant; and to authorize the expenditure of $3,205,500.00 from the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund. ($3,205,500.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

  18. FR-4 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew the sole source contract with K.N.S. Services, Inc., for the Columbus Water & Power New Headquarters Security Improvements Project, Phase 2; and to authorize the expenditure of $239,611.10 split between the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($239,611.10)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

  19. FR-5 To authorize the director of the Department of Public Utilities to execute those document(s) necessary to release all the City’s sanitary easement rights described and recorded in Instrument Number 201509300138243 and a portion of the City’s sanitary easement rights described and recorded in Instrument Number 201509300138244, Recorder’s Office, Franklin County, Ohio. ($0.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

  20. FR-6 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a services contract with Synagro Central, LLC for the Hap Cremean Water Plant Residuals Removal - Lagoon 2 project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $2,905,749.00 from the Water Operating Fund. ($2,905,749.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

  21. FR-7 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with BLD Services, LLC, for the 2025 Annual Lining Contract 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 $11,111,848.45 from the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund and the Sanitary Bond Fund to pay for the project. ($11,111,848.45)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

  22. FR-8 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract modification for Professional Engineering Services for the Home Road Water Plant with Hazen and Sawyer; to appropriate funds within the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for this project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $57,500,000.00 from the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund. ($57,500,000.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

  23. FR-9 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract modification with Evans Mechwart Hambleton & Tilton Incorporated for the Construction Administration/Construction Inspection Services 2023-2025 contract; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation of funds in the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon the approval of a loan from the Ohio Water Development Authority; and to expend up to $1,483,646.04 from the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund. ($1,483,646.04)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

  24. FR-10 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify the contract with RCC Global, LLC for the Customer Information System and Integrated Systems Upgrade Project; and to authorize the expenditure of $5,945,675.50 split between the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($5,945,675.50)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

  25. ZONING: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  26. REZONINGS/AMENDMENTS
  27. FR-11 To rezone 1854 STELZER RD. (43219), being 18.60± acres located on the east side of Stelzer Road, at the terminus of Citygate Drive, From: L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential and R, Rural District, To: L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z25-050).
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

  28. VARIANCES
  29. FR-12 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3312.27, Parking setback line; and 3333.18, Building lines, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1854 STELZER RD. (43219), to allow reduced development standards for an apartment complex in the L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-096).
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

  30. FR-13 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 2734 FAIRWOOD AVE. (43207), to allow a manufactured home in the R-2, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-092).
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

  31. CONSENT ACTIONS
  32. RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION:
  33. HARDIN
  34. CA-1 To Celebrate March 17, 2026 as St. Patrick’s Day in the City of Columbus.
    Ceremonial Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  35. FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  36. CA-2 To authorize the appropriation of $52,402.08 within the CDBG Entitlement Fund and $10,555.33 within the CDBG Revolving Loan Fund; and to authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to expend $52,402.08 from the CDBG Fund and $10,555.33 from the RLF Fund for payment of interest earnings to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. ($62,957.41)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  37. CA-3 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Department of Technology, to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Purchase Agreement (CDW Government, LLC) for the procurement of Cisco Voice licensing and WebEx subscriptions; and to authorize the expenditure of $499,262.16. ($499,262.16)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  38. CA-4 To authorize the payment of $7,622.75 for PTO and benefits which have accumulated in excess of the maximum amount established by salary ordinance for MCP employees. ($7,622.75)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  39. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS: BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  40. CA-5 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development, with the approval of the Directors of the Department of Public Utilities and Recreation and Parks Department, to execute all documents as approved by the Columbus City Attorney, to engage in an exchange of 0.044 acres of property with Douglas Hinton, trustee of the Douglas P. Hinton 2/16/16 amended and restated revocable trust. ($0.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  41. CA-6 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development, or his designee, to execute and acknowledge those documents, as approved by the Department of Law, Real Estate Division, necessary to grant, at no cost, fee simple title to the Board of County Commissioners, Franklin County, Ohio to an approximate 0.124 acre tract of property to be split from that city-owned real property, and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  42. CA-7 To authorize the Director of Development to refund the Reeb Avenue Center in the amount of $5,494.92; and to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $5,494.92 from the Property Management Fund. ($5,494.92)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

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

  43. CA-8 To transfer, appropriate, and authorize the expenditure of service payments in lieu of taxes deposited into the Milo-Grogan TIF Fund to Coulter Properties, LLC; to authorize the Director of the Department of Development, on behalf of the City, to enter into the TIF Agreement with Coulter Properties, LLC for up to eighty-one thousand four-hundred twenty-one dollars and eighty-three cents ($81,421.83) to reimburse them for soft costs and construction costs, including demolition, for public infrastructure improvements adjacent to the Rogue Fitness expansion; and to allow for the reimbursement of expenditures incurred prior to the Purchase Order, starting January 1, 2026. ($81,421.83)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  44. CA-9 To accept the application (AN25-024) of Wendy King and Kristyne Casias for the annexation of certain territory containing 4.6± acres in Mifflin Township; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  45. PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  46. CA-10 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents necessary for the transfer of a 0.127 acre portion of the right-of-way near 175 Cleveland Avenue to Columbus State Community College. ($0.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  47. CA-11 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents necessary for the transfer of a 0.240 acre portion of right-of-way near Oxford Street to 1400 Grogan Avenue, LLC, Rock Property Rentals, LLC, and Gateway 2000 Rentals, LLC - all controlled by Mickael Stickney. ($16,720.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  48. CA-12 To accept the plat titled “Lansdowne Farms Section 2” from D.R. Horton-Indiana, LLC; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  49. NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR. WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  50. CA-13 To authorize and direct the City Auditor to establish an auditor’s certificate in the amount of $50,000.00 for various expenditures for labor, materials, and equipment in conjunction with greenways trail system improvements within the Recreation and Parks Department; to authorize the transfer of $75,807.23 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2025 Capital Improvements Budget; and to authorize the expenditure of $50,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund. ($50,000.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  51. CA-14 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 facilities, parks, and amenities improvements within the Recreation and Parks Department; and to authorize the expenditure of $100,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund. ($100,000.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  52. CA-15 To amend Ordinance 3429-2025, passed by Columbus City Council on December 15, 2025, to specify that funding for East Main Street Special Improvement District of Columbus, Inc. is to be provided up front in support of their Murals on Main Program; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  53. CA-16 To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Muhlenkamp Ag LLC for the Linden Green Line Clearing Project; to authorize the amendment of the 2025 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the expenditure of $72,380.14 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($72,380.14)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  54. CA-17 To authorize and direct the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Wright’s Concessions, LLC, for food concessions/catering at Lou Berliner Sports Park. ($0.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  55. WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, & LABOR: DORANS, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  56. CA-18 To approve Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) #2007-01 (revised) executed between representatives of the City of Columbus and American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Ohio Council 8, Local 1632, which amends and updates previously approved MOU #2007-01, in CWP, by providing for additional incentive pay and examination fee coverage as well as updating job classification titles and adding a job classification to the MOU; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  57. PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. ROSS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  58. CA-19 To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to sell to Officer Brian Newsome, for the sum of $1.00, a police horse with the registered name of “Owen” which has no further value to the Division of Police and to waive the provisions of City Code-Sale of City-owned personal property. ($0.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  59. CA-20 To authorize and direct the Administrative and Presiding Judge of the Franklin County Municipal Court to enter into the fourth year of a four-year contract with Avertest DBA Averhealth for monitoring services associated with the SCRAM; to authorize the expenditure of up to $225,000.00 for monitoring services from the electronic alcohol monitoring fund. ($225,000.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  60. CA-21 To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to sell to Firefighter Jacob Castle, for the sum of $1.00, a Bomb Squad canine with the registered name "Angus", which has no further value to the Division of Fire; and to waive the provisions of the Columbus City Codes, Sale of City-Owned Personal Property. ($1.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  61. HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: ROSS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  62. CA-22 To accept the application (AN25-020) of Anderson Farms, Ltd. for the annexation of certain territory containing 150.5± acres in Norwich Township. ($0.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  63. CA-23 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a contract in an amount up to $175,000.00 with 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 amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer funds within the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; to authorize the expenditure of up to $175,000.00 from the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; to authorize expenditures prior to execution of the Purchase Order; and to declare an emergency. ($175,000.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  64. CA-24 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a contract in an amount up to $125,000.00 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 amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer funds within the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; to authorize the expenditure of up to $125,000.00 from the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; to authorize expenditures prior to execution of the Purchase Order starting March 1, 2026; and to declare an emergency. ($125,000.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  65. PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  66. CA-25 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to extend the contract for the option to purchase Transformers with Springfield Electric Supply Co. LLC, dba Echo Electric; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  67. CA-26 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and increase the contract for Joint Use of Poles with Ohio Power Company, dba American Electric Power, for the Division of Power; and to authorize the expenditure of $123,135.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund. ($123,135.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  68. CA-27 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a not for profit services contract for water quality assessment and watershed monitoring services for Central Ohio watersheds with the Midwest Biodiversity Institute, Inc.; and to authorize the expenditure of $82,500.00 from the Sewer Operating Sanitary Fund. ($82,500.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  69. CA-28 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify the existing Indefinite Quantity Agreement with Burgess & Niple, Inc. for assistance in performing in confined space entries to install or replace sensors, calibrate sensors, and perform maintenance services; and to authorize the expenditure of $60,000.00 from the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund. ($60,000.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  70. CA-29 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 lawn mowing services for the Department of Public Utilities; and to authorize the expenditure of $152,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund. ($152,000.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  71. CA-30 To authorize the director of the Department of Public Utilities to execute those document(s) necessary to release a portion of the City’s sanitary easement rights described and recorded in Official Record 10635E03, Recorder’s Office, Franklin County, Ohio. ($0.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  72. CA-31 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to apply for, accept, and enter into loan agreements with the Ohio Water Development Authority for capital improvement projects; and to designate a dedicated source of repayment for the loans. ($0.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  73. CA-32 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify the contract with Invizions, Inc. for Electrical Substation and Electrical Maintenance Services; and to authorize the expenditure of $700,000.00 from within the Electricity Operating Fund. ($700,000.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  74. CA-33 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into Universal Term Contracts for the option to purchase Conductor Wire and Cable with American Wire Group LLC and Consolidated Electrical Distributors Inc.; and to authorize the expenditure of $2.00. ($2.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  75. CA-34 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a grant agreement for mural painting and project coordination services on pump stations along the Olentangy River as set forth in the Scope of Services with Friends of the Lower Olentangy Watershed for the Divisions of Water Reclamation; and to authorize the expenditure of $50,300.00 from the Sewerage and Drainage Operating Fund. ($50,300.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  76. CA-35 To authorize the City’s Real Estate Office to spend City funds to acquire and accept in good faith certain fee simple and lesser real estate located in the vicinity of the intersection of Central College Road and New Albany Road West, and contract for associated professional services in order for the Department of Public Utilities to timely complete the acquisition of Real Estate for the Central College Subtrunk Phase 3 project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Sanitary Bond Fund; to authorize the expenditure of up to $30,000.00 from the Sanitary Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($30,000.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  77. RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  78. APPOINTMENTS
  79. CA-36 Appointment of Anwar Watson, 1270 Eastwood Avenue, Columbus, OH 43203, to serve on the Near East Area Commission, replacing Maurice Wells, with a new term start date of December 11, 2025 and an expiration date of December 31, 2027 (resume attached).
    Appointment
    Action: Read and Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  80. CA-37 Appointment of David Cooper, 1901 Waterbrook Lane, Columbus, OH 43209, to serve on the Near East Area Commission, replacing Mitchell Logan, with a new term start date of December 11, 2025 and an expiration date of December 31, 2026 (resume attached).
    Appointment
    Action: Read and Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  81. CA-38 Appointment of DeGerald Edwards, 1257 East Long Street, Columbus, OH 43203, to serve on the Near East Area Commission, replacing Jill Frost, 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.

  82. EMERGENCY, POSTPONED AND 2ND READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION
  83. FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  84. 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 $1,263,910,366.00; and to declare an emergency ($1,256,877,066.00 $1,258,877,066.00 $1,263,910,366.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Amended as submitted to the Clerk Passed

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

  85. SR-2 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to enter contract with Vertiv Corporation for heating, ventilation and air-conditioning, and uninterrupted power supply maintenance and repair services with the option to renew for four additional one-year terms or portion thereof; to authorize the waiver of the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Codes; and to authorize the expenditure of $298,442.33. ($298,442.33)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

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

  86. SR-3 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to renew a contract with Accela, Inc. from a State of Ohio Master Cloud Service Agreement for software licensing, maintenance, support, and professional services with the option to renew for three additional one-year terms; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Codes; to extend an existing purchase order issued for the Accela migration project, and to authorize an expenditure from the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating Fund. ($1,312,970.55)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

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

  87. SR-4 To authorize the City Treasurer to modify its contract for banking services with JP Morgan Chase Bank to add additional funding; to authorize the expenditure of $6,797,500.00 from various funds within the City; and to declare an emergency. ($6,797,500.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

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

  88. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS: BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  89. SR-5 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to establish contracts with various contractors for the maintenance of properties maintained by the Division of Real Estate and Land Redevelopment; to waive competitive bid requirements of the Columbus City Code; to allow expenditures prior to the establishment of Purchase Orders; to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,475,000.00 from the Land Management Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,475,000.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

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

  90. PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  91. SR-6 To rename the roadway currently known Washington Boulevard to Granville T Woods Boulevard. ($0.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

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

  92. SR-7 To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into contract with BEC Enterprises LLC utilizing the ODOT Cooperative Purchase Contract to purchase equipment to clear and maintain city right of ways; to authorize the waiver of the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of up to $298,903.00 from the Streets & Highways Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($298,903.00)
    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:

  93. HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  94. SR-8 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish purchase orders with Sanofi-Pasteur, Inc., Pfizer, Inc., and Moderna US., Inc., for the purchase of vaccinations for Board of Health; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of City Code; and to authorize the expenditure of $200,000.00 from the Health Special Revenue Fund. ($200,000.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

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

  95. HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: ROSS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  96. SR-9 To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer funds within the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of Development to enter into a grant agreement with Healthy Linden Homes VII LLC for development of a 23-unit affordable housing development in an amount up to $2,500,000.00 with a total commitment to the project of $5,000,000.00; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $2,500,000.00 from the Affordable Housing Bond Fund. ($2,500,000.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

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

  97. PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  98. SR-10 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a contract modification with Stantec Consulting Services Inc., for the Construction Administration/Construction Inspection Services 2023-2025 contract; to appropriate funds within the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund and the Water - Water Fresh Market Rate Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving both loans for this project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,204,509.90 from the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund and the Water - Water Fresh Market Rate Fund to pay for the project. ($1,204,509.90)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

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

  99. SR-11 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate current and pending Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreements for the purchase of distribution switchgear, reclosers and transformers for the Department of Public Utilities; and to authorize the expenditure of $7,000,000.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund. ($7,000,000.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

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

  100. SR-12 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify and increase the contract with Ascension Construction Solutions, LLC., for the Waste Water Treatment Facilities Professional Construction Management Services project; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for this project; to appropriate funds within the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $1,429,878.03 from the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund to pay for the project. ($1,429,878.03)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

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

  101. SR-13 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew the contract with New River Electrical Corporation for Emergency and Non-Emergency Services for Electric Transmission, Distribution & Street Lighting Systems; and to authorize the expenditure of $2,100,000.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund. ($2,100,000.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

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

  102. SR-14 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Claypool Electric, Inc., for the Southerly Waste Water Treatment Plant (SWWTP) Power System Upgrades and Safety Improvements project; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for this project; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds within the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund; to transfer cash and appropriation between projects within the Sanitary Bond Fund; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $16,420,654.00 from the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund and the Sanitary Bond Fund to pay for the project. ($16,420,654.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

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

  103. RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  104. SR-15 To submit to the electors of the city of Columbus at a special election to be held concurrently with the regular primary election on May 5, 2026, the question of amending the Charter of the City of Columbus, such question to be known as "Proposed Charter Amendment No. 1, Community Crisis Response.”
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

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

  105. HARDIN
  106. LA To submit to the electors of the city of Columbus at a special election to be held concurrently with the regular primary election on May 5, 2026, the question of amending the Charter of the City of Columbus, such question to be known as "Proposed Charter Amendment No. 2, Community Crisis Response Services.”
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

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

  107. 107 ADJOURNMENT
    Action: adjourn this Regular Meeting Passed

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

  108. Approval of the Consent Agenda

    A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Christopher Wyche, including all the preceding items marked as having been approved on the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote

  109. Councilmember Wyche moved to send a letter as a body urging Congress to work bi-partisanly to reinstate Temporary Protected Status for all vulnerable immigrant populations that have had this designation arbitrarily revoked by current federal administration. Councilmember Barroso de Padilla seconded the motion. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AFFIRMATIVE: 9 NEGATIVE: 0
  110. CONSIDER LETTER OF SUPPORT REGARDING TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS
  111. 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 $1,263,910,366.00; and to declare an emergency ($1,256,877,066.00 $1,258,877,066.00 $1,263,910,366.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved as Amended Passed

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

  112. ADJOURNED AT 6:41 P.M.