Columbus City Council

Agenda

1. REGULAR MEETING NO.15 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, MARCH 30, 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

   Dispense with the reading of the Journal and Approve

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, MARCH 25, 2026 Transfer Type: D-2, D-3, D-1 To: S J A RESTAURANT GROUP LLC Hunan Lion 2038 Crown Plaza Dr Columbus, OH 43235 From: P W L INC P W L INC 2038 Crown PLZ Dr Columbus, OH 43220 Permit #: 10008063-1 New Type: C-1 , C-2 To: RACETRAC INC 30 Rathmell 30 Rathmell Road Columbus, OH 43207 Permit #: 07142714-8 Transfer Type: D-5A To: Crescent Hotels & Resorts LLC Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel 50 N 3RD ST Columbus, OH 43215 From: RENAISSANCE HOTEL MANAGEMENT COMPANY LLC 50 N 3RD ST Columbus, OH 43215 Permit #: 10011998-1 New Type: D-1, D-3 To: MARTHAS FUSION KITCHEN LLC 3331 Maize RD Columbus, OH 43224 Permit #: 05574261-1 Transfer Type: D-5A To: Adlife Human Services The Plaza Hotel At Columbus Square 75 East State Street Columbus, OH 43215 From: ANDREA DOWNTOWN COLUMBUS LOUNGE LLC PLAZA RESTAURANT & BAR 75 E State ST Columbus, OH 43215 Permit #: 10006012-1 New Type: C-1, C-2 To: East Main St Grocery LLC 1615 E Main/Berkley Market 1615 E Main St Columbus, OH 43205 Permit #: 10010123-2 Stock Type: D-1, D-2, D-3 To: DURAZ CO LLC 5240 Godown RD Columbus, OH 43235 Permit #: 02361248-1 New Type: D-1, D-3 To: Lu. Lou. LLC Coffee House Bar 4532 Indianola Ave Columbus, OH 43214 Permit #: 10014571-1 Transfer Type: D-5 To: Big Bar Columbus LLC Big Bar 1714-16 N High St Columbus, OH 43201 From: LARGE BAR 2159 LLC LARGE BAR 2159 LLC 1714-16 N High St Columbus, OH 43201 Permit #: 10010964-1 New Type: C-1, C-2 To: ENGLEFIELD INC E BROARD ST DUCHESS 825 E Broad ST Columbus, OH 43205 Permit #: 02523055-59 Advertise Date: 4/4/2026 Agenda Date:3/30/2026 Return Date: 4/9/2026
   Communication
   Action: Read and Filed

   Read and Filed

7. RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION
8. BANKSTON
9. 2 To Recognize The Work of The Participatory Budget Steering Committee
   Ceremonial Resolution
   Action: Adopted Passed

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

10. GREEN
11. 3 Recognizing Sandra “Sandy” Stephenson for a Lifetime of Distinguished Service in Honor of Women’s History Month & National Social Work 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:

12. ROSS
13. 4 To Recognize and Honor Paul Sauer on his Retirement from the City of Columbus Department of Building and Zoning Services After 29 Years of Service and Leadership
    Ceremonial Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

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

14. ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
15. 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 Nancy Day-Achauer, to waive the reading of the titles of first reading legislation. The motion carried by the following vote:

16. FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
17. FR-1 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to renew a contract with vCloud Tech, Inc. for Red Hat Linux licenses, learning subscriptions, and JBOSS, including maintenance and support; and to authorize the expenditure of $173,230.22 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Division, Information Services Operating Fund. ($173,230.22)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

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

    Read for the First Time

19. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS: BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
20. FR-3 To repeal and replace Ordinance 3116-2025, passed December 8, 2025, to authorize the Director of the Department of Development, or his designee, to execute any and all necessary agreements and deeds for conveyance of title of two parcels of real property (0000 E. Ave. and 0000 E. Ave.) held in the Land Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program. ($0.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

21. FR-4 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a Jobs Growth Incentive Agreement with Copper Run Capital LLC for a term of up to five (5) consecutive years in consideration of the company’s proposed expansion, the creation of thirty (30) net new full-time permanent positions with an estimated annual payroll of approximately $6,000,000.00 and the retention of eighteen (18) full-time permanent positions with an associated estimated annual payroll of approximately $2,952,000.00 at the proposed Project Site. ($0.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

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

    Read for the First Time

23. FR-6 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to amend the existing Airport Drive Community Reinvestment Area as established by City Council pursuant to Ohio Revised Code by (1) renaming the Airport Drive CRA to the Airport CRA (the "Airport CRA"); (2) revising the improvements eligible for abatement within the Airport CRA; and (3) adding approximately 3,679.18 acres comprised of 1,095 individual parcels within the City of Columbus and contiguous with the current boundary of the existing Airport Drive CRA but not currently within the boundary of the existing Airport Drive CRA. ($0.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

24. PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
25. FR-7 To authorize the Director of Public Service to execute grant agreements relative to the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for the Bikeway - Sancus Boulevard SUP - Worthington-Galena Road to Worthington Woods Boulevard project; to accept and expend awarded grant funds, and to issue refunds, if necessary, for approved projects. ($0.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

26. FR-8 To authorize the Director of Public Service to submit applications to and execute grant agreements with the Ohio Department of Transportation relative to the Highway Safety Improvement Program; to accept and expend awarded grant funds, and to issue refunds, if necessary, for approved projects after final accounting is performed. ($0.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

27. NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR. WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
28. FR-9 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to exercise an option to renew the contract for year two (2) and add funding in the amount of $370,000.00, with Class Acts Columbus, Inc. to provide talent buying, fiscal agent, and event management services for events produced by the Office of Special Events; to authorize the expenditure of $370,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund. ($370,000.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

29. FR-10 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to exercise and option to renew the contract for year two (2) and to add funding in the amount of $150,000.00, with Damron Barry M dba Above Sound and Lighting for Audio, Video, Lighting and Stage Production Services for the 2026 Jazz and Rib Fest and CBUS Soul Fest; to authorize the expenditure of $150,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund. ($150,000.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

30. PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
31. FR-11 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with JLD Construction Services, LLC, for the 2026 Fire Hydrant Replacements project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Water Bond Fund; to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,851,206.50 for the project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $2,000.00 from the Water Bond Fund to pay for prevailing wage services. ($1,853,206.50)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

32. FR-12 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Underground Utilities, Inc., for the Kenwick Road Area Water Line Improvements Project; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $5,168,794.27 from the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund for the contract; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for the project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $2,000.00 from the Water Bond Fund to pay for prevailing wage services. ($5,170,794.27)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

33. FR-13 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract for Construction Administration and Inspection Services with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for the Kenwick Road Area Water Line Improvements, to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Water Bond Fund; to authorize an expenditure of up to $75,000.00 from the Water Bond Fund for the CA/CI contract, to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $967,024.74 from the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund for the contract modification; and to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for the project. ($1,042,024.74)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

34. FR-14 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a professional engineering services contract with CDM Smith Inc. for the Jackson Pike Water Reclamation Plant and Southerly Water Reclamation Plant Fiber Optic Backbone Upgrade and Replacement projects; to authorize the appropriation of funds within the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to apply for and accept a loan from the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund for the Jackson Pike Water Reclamation Plant project; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving loans for these projects; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $618,319.00 from the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund for the contract. ($618,319.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

35. FR-15 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Driven Excavating, LLC, for the Lexington Area Water Line Improvements Project; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $5,229,633.75 from the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund for the contract; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for the project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $2,000.00 from the Water Bond Fund to pay for prevailing wage services. ($5,231,633.75)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

36. FR-16 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract for Construction Administration and Inspection Services with Evans, Mechwart, Hambleton & Tilton, Inc. for the Lexington Avenue Area Water Line Improvements project and General Water Construction Projects; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Water Bond Fund; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $726,068.92 from the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund and an expenditure of up to $75,000.00 from the Water Bond Fund for the contract; and to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for the project. ($801,068.92)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

37. FR-17 To authorize the Director of Columbus Water and Power to establish a subscription to The Water Research Foundation program for 2026; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $50,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund and up to $50,000.00 from the Water Reclamation Operating Fund. ($100,000.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

38. FR-18 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify the contract with Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC for Tree Trimming and Vegetation Management Services; and to authorize the expenditure of $1,045,000.00 split between the Electricity and Water Operating Funds. ($1,045,000.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

39. FR-19 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an Emergency Water Service Agreement with the City of Pickerington to provide water service for usage in the event of an emergency failure of their potable water supply. ($0.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

40. FR-20 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement with Hagerty Consulting, Inc for services regarding the O’Shaughnessy Dam Emergency Action Plan Exercises; and to authorize the expenditure of $59,995.00 from within the Public Utilities Operating Funds. ($59,995.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

41. FR-21 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a cooperative agreement, or memorandum of understanding, with Columbus Public Health for participation in the Healthy Homes Program, for the Division of Water; and to authorize the expenditure of $300,000.00 within the Water Operating Fund. ($300,000.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

42. RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
43. ZONING: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
44. CONSENT ACTIONS
45. DAY-ACHAUER
46. CA-1 To honor the life and legacy of Columbus native Master Sergeant Tyler Simmons, and fellow members of the Ohio Air National Guard’s 121st Air Refueling Wing, who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation
    Ceremonial Resolution
47. FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
48. CA-2 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development, on behalf of the City, to accept title to certain parcels located at 280 N. High Street and 44 E. Chestnut Street in order for those parcels to be included in a future tax increment financing area approved under Sections 5709.41, 5709.42 and 5709.43 of the Ohio Revised Code; to authorize the Director to execute instruments to transfer those parcels back to their current owners for the same purpose; to waive the requirements of City Codes Chapter 328 related to the sale of City-owned property; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

49. CA-3 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Office of Construction Management; to renew and increase the contracts with BOMAR Construction Company, Inc., for the Professional Construction Services - Task Order Basis project; and to authorize an expenditure up to $257,500.00 within the Construction Management Capital Improvements Bond Fund. ($257,500.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

50. CA-4 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Office of Construction Management; to renew and increase the contracts with HEAPY Engineering, Inc., for the Professional Engineering Services - Task Order Basis project; to authorize an expenditure up to $250,000.00 within the Construction Management Capital Improvements Bond Fund; and to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvements Budget. ($250,000.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

51. CA-5 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Office of Construction Management; to modify and increase the contracts with Setterlin Building Company, for the Professional Construction Services - Task Order Basis project; and to authorize an expenditure up to $257,500.00 within the Construction Management Capital Improvements Bond Fund. ($257,500.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

52. CA-6 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Office of Construction Management; to renew and increase the contracts with DesignLevel, LLC, for the Professional Engineering Services - Task Order Basis project; to authorize an expenditure up to $250,000.00 within the Construction Management Capital Improvements Fund; and to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvements Budget. ($250,000.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

53. CA-7 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Office of Construction Management, to enter into a construction contract with S.A. Comunale Company, Inc., for the CDBG Directions for Youth and Family Services HVAC Replacement project; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of funds in an amount up to $389,300.00 within the Community Development Block Grant Fund (CDBG); and to declare an emergency. ($389,300.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

54. CA-8 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Sewer Maintenance Equipment Parts and Services with Best Equipment Company, 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: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

55. CA-9 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to modify a contract with Granicus, LLC for the Government Experience Engagement Cloud platform; and to authorize the expenditure of $252,676.46 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating Fund. ($252,676.46)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

56. CA-10 To authorize the Finance and Management Director, on behalf of the Fleet Management Division, to associate all general budget reservations resulting from this ordinance with and to establish purchase orders from previously established Universal Term Contracts (UTCs) for the purchase of vehicles for use citywide with Ricart Properties, Inc; to authorize the Finance and Management Director to associate all general budget reservations resulting from this ordinance with and to establish purchase orders from previously established Universal Term Contracts (UTCs) with ACE Truck Body Inc., for the purchase of associated up-fitting; to authorize the expenditure of $169,642.44 from the Fleet Management Capital Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($169,642.44)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

57. CA-11 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to modify and extend the contract for the option to purchase Small Tools with W. W. Grainger, Inc., Hilti Inc. and F & F Industrial Equipment Corporation. ($0.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

58. CA-12 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Facilities Management Division, to establish purchase orders for labor, material, supplies, and equipment related to the replacement of elevator power unit at the Fire Administration Building located at 3675 Parsons Ave., Columbus, OH 43207; 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 Fujitec America, Inc.; to authorize the transfer of $202,941.00 and expenditure of $40,480.00 from the Construction Management Capital Improvement Fund; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; and to declare an emergency. ($40,480.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

59. CA-13 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to modify past, present and future contracts and purchase orders from Centennial LLC dba Farrow East Harley-Davidson to Schipper Motorsports Columbus, LLC dba Farrow Harley-Davidson; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

60. CA-14 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to renew a contract with WinnScapes of Columbus LLC, Inc., on behalf of the Facilities Management Division, for mowing and landscape maintenance services; to authorize the expenditure of $495,553.93 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($495,553.93)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

61. CA-15 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract for the option to purchase Fuel Station Maintenance with K & W Equipment Co dba SSECO Solutions; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

62. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS: BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
63. CA-16 To accept the application (AN25-025) of David and Kristy Clark, Joseph Sofio, Eric Steinmann, and Bradley A. Wilkinson for the annexation of certain territory containing 15.3± acres in Franklin Township. ($0.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

64. CA-17 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development or his assignee to execute any and all necessary agreements and deeds for conveyance of title of one parcel of real property (960-962 E Cherry St.) held in the Land Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program. ($0.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

65. CA-18 To authorize the Development Director, or authorized designee, on behalf of the Real Estate and Land Redevelopment Office, to pay rent associated with lease agreements for leased office space at existing locations and for an internal Memorandum of Understanding for the 2026 term; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $971,748.00 from the Debt Retirement Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($971,748.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

66. CA-19 To authorize the Director of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion to enter into an advanced-pay grant agreement for $25,000.00 with the Greater Columbus Sports Commission LLC, a non-profit corporation, in support of the Black Girls RUN! National Meet-Up, hosted by the OhioHealth Capital City Half & Quarter Marathon, to authorize an expenditure of $25,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($25,000.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

67. CA-20 To authorize the Director of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion to enter into an advanced-pay grant agreement for $70,000.00 with The Columbus Urban League, a non-profit corporation, for the purpose of assisting the Columbus Urban League (CUL) to serve as the host for the Columbus Region Minority Business Assistance Center (MBAC); to authorize a transfer within the General Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $70,000.00 from the 2026 General Fund Budget; and to declare an emergency. ($70,000.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

68. CA-21 To authorize the Director of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion to enter into an advanced-pay grant agreement with Always With Us Charities, non-profit organization, in support of entrepreneurship programs; to authorize a transfer within the General Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $25,000.00 from the 2026 General Fund Budget; and to declare an emergency. ($25,000.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

69. CA-22 To authorize the Director of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion to enter into an advanced-pay grant agreement with National Association of Minority Contractors, a non-profit organization, in support of diverse contractors; to authorize a transfer within the General Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $25,000.00 from the 2026 General Fund Budget; and to declare an emergency. ($25,000.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

70. CA-23 To amend Ordinance No. 0406-2026, passed by Columbus City Council on February 25, 2026 to allow for an adjustment in the total tillable acreage to 241 acres and annual rent to be $44,585.00 associated with the City’s farm lease with JRS Writsel Farms, GP; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

71. PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
72. CA-24 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents necessary for the City to legally allow a canopy to encroach into the public right-of-way on the east side of South Front Street. ($0.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

73. CA-25 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service and the Director of Recreation and Parks to terminate the current agreements with Columbus Downtown Development Corporation related to the maintenance of artistic cabinet wraps in the public right-of-way; and to authorize the Director of Public Service and the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into a Master Maintenance Agreement with Columbus Downtown Development Corporation for said features. ($0.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

74. CA-26 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute grant agreements with the Ohio Department of Transportation relative to the Highway Safety Improvement Program, to accept and expend awarded grant funds, and to issue refunds, if necessary, for approved projects. ($0.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

75. CA-27 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents necessary for the transfer of a 0.171 acre portion of the right-of-way near 1134 Shoemaker Ave to Columbus Compost Coalition LLC. ($0.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

76. CA-28 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents necessary to release a general utility easement on a portion of Goshen Road to the Columbus Regional Airport Authority. ($0.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

77. CA-29 To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a contract modification with Burgess & Niple Inc. in connection with the Bridge Rehabilitation - General Engineering 2024 project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $250,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund to pay for the project; and to declare an emergency. ($250,000.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

78. CA-30 To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of funds within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to pay utility relocation costs to various utilities for the Roadway Improvements - Hard Road Water Quality & Smoky Row Road Drainage Revisions project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $75,000.00 for utility relocations for this project from the Streets & Highways Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($75,000.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

79. CA-31 To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of cash and appropriation within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to align project budgets with available cash balances and current project funding needs; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

80. CA-32 To authorize the City Attorney to execute contracts with independent title companies and appraisal firms for title work and appraisal professional services necessary for the Roadway - Livingston Avenue-18th Street to Nelson Road Project; to waive City Code, Sections 329.25 and 329.26, as applicable, for awarding professional service contracts that may exceed fifty thousand U.S. dollars, relating only to the transactions contemplated under this ordinance; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

81. NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR. WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
82. CA-33 To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into year one (1) of a three (3) year contract, subject to annual appropriations and approval of the contract by the Columbus City Council, with V.A.T., Inc. for bus transportation services; to authorize the expenditure of $123,300.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund. ($123,300.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

83. 83 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:

84. Approval of the Consent Agenda

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

85. ADJOURNED AT PM
86. 86 RECONVENE
    Action: Motion to Reconvene the Regular Meeting Passed

    A motion was made by Tiara Ross, seconded by Melissa Green, to Motion to Reconvene the Regular Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:

87. RECONVENED AT
88. 88 RECESSED
    Action: Motion to Recess the Regular Meeting Passed

    A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Melissa Green, to Motion to Recess the Regular Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:

89. RECESSED AT 6:45 PM