Columbus City Council

Agenda

1. REGULAR MEETING NO.19 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, APRIL 20, 2026 at 5:00 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
2. CALL TO ORDER 5:08 PM
3. ROLL CALL
4. 4 READING AND DISPOSAL OF THE JOURNAL
   Action: Dispense with the reading of the Journal and Approve Passed

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

5. ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE JOURNAL
6. COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS RECEIVED BY CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
7. 1 THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2026 Transfer Type: D-3, D-1, D-2 To: Born on Third Limited Partnership Trabue Rd/Born on Third 3411 Trabue Road Columbus, OH 43204 From: WOODY’S WING HOUSE LLC WOODY’S WING HOUSE LLC 161 E Campus View Blvd Columbus, OH 43235 Permit #: 10012757-3 New Type: D-5 To: BKM CREATIVE GROUP LLC 154 N Third ST Columbus, OH 43215 Permit #: 00727979-1 New Type: D-1 To: Born on Third Limited Partnership Harlem Road/Maison 6899 Harlem Road Columbus, OH 43081 Permit #: 10012757-1 Transfer Type: D-1, D-2, D-3, D-3A To: LATE NIGHT BITES LLC Late Night Bites LLC 5200 Riding Club Lane Columbus, OH 43232 From: LATE NIGHT BITES LLC 5512 E Livingston Ave Columbus, OH 43232 Permit #: 05024342-2 Transfer Type: D-3, D-1, D-2 To: ALBERTA’S PIZZA KITCHEN LLC Albert’s Pizza Parsons 1297 Parsons Ave Columbus, OH 43206 From: GOOD LAND SUSTAINABILITY CONSULTANTS LLC GOOD LAND 510-14 W Walnut ST Columbus, OH 43215 Permit #: 10003927-2 Transfer Type: C-2, C-1 To: Rich Food Mart LLC Gleason Market 1004 W Rich St Columbus, OH 43223 From: KARAM INC KARAM INC 1004 W Rich St Columbus, OH 43223 Permit #: 10015121-1 Transfer Type: D-1, D-3, D-2 To: Starlit Entertainment LLC STARLIT ENTERTAINMENT LLC 1025 E 5th Ave., Columbus, OH 43201 From: KA RESTAURANT CONCEPTS LLC KA RESTAURANT CONCEPTS LLC 229 Civic CTR Dr Columbus, OH 43215 Permit #: 10008241-1 Advertise Date: 4/25/2026 Agenda Date: 4/20/2026 Return Date: 4/30/2026
   Communication
   Action: Read and Filed

   Read and Filed

8. RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION
9. DORANS
10. 2 To Recognize the 23rd Annual OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon
    Ceremonial Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

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

11. ROSS
12. 3 To Recognize and Celebrate April as Fair Housing Month in Columbus
    Ceremonial Resolution
    Action: Postponed to Date Certain Passed

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

13. WYCHE
14. 4 To recognize and celebrate April as Earth Month and Wednesday, April 22, 2026 as Earth Day in Columbus, Ohio.
    Ceremonial Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

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

15. ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
16. 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 Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Christopher Wyche, to waive the reading of the titles of first reading legislation. The motion carried by the following vote:

17. PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
18. FR-1 To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds within the Street and Highway Improvement Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a contract modification with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. in connection with the Intersection - Hilliard Rome Road at Renner Road project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,000,000.00 from the Street and Highway Improvement Fund to pay for the project. ($1,000,000.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

19. FR-2 To accept various deeds for parcels of real property to be used as road rights-of-way; to dedicate these parcels as public rights-of-way; and to name said rights-of-way as described within this Ordinance. ($0.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

20. NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR. WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
21. FR-3 To authorize the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to extend an existing grant agreement with the Young Men’s Christian Association of Central Ohio (YMCA) through December 31, 2026. ($0.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

22. HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: ROSS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR.
23. FR-4 To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a sponsorship with ULI- The Urban Land Institute (ULI) for an upcoming housing forum; authorize the payment for reasonable food and non-alcoholic beverages as part of the conference sponsorship; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund. ($25,000.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

24. PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
25. FR-5 To declare the City’s necessity and intent to appropriate and accept certain fee simple title and/or lesser real estate in order to complete the 4600 Kenny Road Sewer Reconstruction Project. ($0.00)
    Resolution
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

26. FR-6 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute those documents necessary to enter into a reimbursement agreement with Clinton Township relative to the City’s Chesapeake Avenue Area Water Line Improvements project. ($0.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

27. FR-7 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute those documents necessary to enter into a reimbursement agreement with the Franklin County Engineer’s Office to relocate an eight-inch water main near the Seventeenth Avenue and Interstate 670 area; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $125,000.00 from the Water Bond Fund. ($125,000.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

28. FR-8 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a planned renewal and modification with Ohio Mulch Supply, Inc. and Quasar Energy Group LLC-North Tree Farm for the Deep Row Hybrid Poplar Tree Farm #2 Program; to authorize the expenditure of $3,200,000.00 from the Sanitary Sewerage Operating Fund. ($3,200,000.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

29. ZONING: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
30. REZONINGS/AMENDMENTS
31. FR-9 To rezone 2100 HARD RD. (43123), being 5.0± acres located on the north side of Hard Road, 150± feet west of Stoneford Drive, From: L-RR, Limited Rural Residential District, To: AR-1, Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z25-044).
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

32. FR-10 To rezone 7801 & 7809 OLENTANGY RIVER RD. (43235), being 5.82± acres located on the west side of Olentangy River Road, 370± feet south of Clubview Boulevard, From: R-1, Residential District, To: L-AR-12, Limited Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z25-038).
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

33. FR-11 To rezone 6955-6999 HARLEM RD. (43081), being 4.40± acres located on the west side of Harlem Road, 880± feet north of Central College Road, From: L-M, Limited Manufacturing District, To: AR-1, Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z25-054).
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

34. VARIANCES
35. FR-12 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3312.27, Parking setback line; 3333.18, Building lines; and 3332.255, Perimeter yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2100 HARD RD. (43123), to allow reduced development standards for an apartment complex in the AR-1, Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-088).
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

36. FR-13 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3333.02(5), AR-12, ARLD and AR-1 apartment residential district use; 3333.41(H)(I)(J), Standards, of the Columbus City codes; for the property located at 7801 & 7809 OLENTANGY RIVER RD. (43235), to allow reduced development standards for townhouses in the L-AR-12, Limited Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-073).
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

37. FR-14 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; and 3332.13, R-3 area district requirements, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1289-1291 E. 17TH AVE. (43211), to allow a two-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-118).
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

38. FR-15 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3309.14(A), Height districts; 3312.21(D), Landscaping and screening; 3332.06; R-rural area district requirements; 3333.18, Building line; and 3333.255, Perimeter yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 6955-6999 HARLEM RD. (43081), to allow reduced development standards for an apartment complex in the AR-1, Apartment Residential District, and reduced lot sizes in the R, Rural District(Council Variance #CV25-099).
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

39. FR-16 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.037, R-2F residential district; 3332.18(D), Basis of computing area; and 3332.25(A)(B), Required side yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 427 HANFORD ST. (43206), to conform a seven-unit apartment building with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-131).
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

40. FR-17 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3332.035, R-3 residential district, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2930-2932 MEDINA AVE. (43224), to allow a two-unit dwelling in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-127).
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

41. CONSENT ACTIONS
42. RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION:
43. BARROSO DE PADILLA
44. CA-1 To recognize April as National Safe Digging Month in the City of Columbus
    Ceremonial Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

45. DORANS
46. CA-2 To Honor and Celebrate the Retirement of Marcia Palof and Thank her for her Service to the Residents of the City of Columbus
    Ceremonial Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

47. WYCHE
48. CA-3 To celebrate and commend Green Columbus for their Annual Earth Day Event in Columbus, Ohio.
    Ceremonial Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

49. CA-4 To Celebrate and Commend the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department for their Annual Earth Day and Arbor Day Event in Columbus, Ohio.
    Ceremonial Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

50. CA-5 To recognize the meaningful work of Habitat for Humanity-MidOhio and celebrate the historic groundbreaking of the Devon Triangle Multifamily Neighborhood Housing Development.
    Ceremonial Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

51. CA-6 To recognize B.R.E.A.D.’s dedication to community advocacy and environmental justice through their Earth Day Forum: Our Trees! Our Health!
    Ceremonial Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

52. HARDIN
53. CA-7 To Celebrate the National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc and Columbus Chapter Gamma Alpha hosting the Quad City Founders Day
    Ceremonial Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

54. CA-8 To honor and recognize the 120th anniversary of Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church
    Ceremonial Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

55. FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
56. CA-9 To authorize the City Auditor to make expenditures of $300,000.00 from the Auditor Bond Fund; to authorize the City Auditor to expend $54,000.00 from the General Fund; to authorize the City Auditor to modify a contract with OnActuate Consulting US Inc, and to modify contracts with Microsoft Corporation, and Dell Marketing LP for expanded licensing, processing and storage costs. ($354,000.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

59. CA-12 To authorize the City Auditor to create a new subfund named the Registry Program Subfund within the City’s Special Purpose Fund to account for Registry Program activities; to authorize the appropriation of any funds deposited into such subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

60. CA-13 To authorize the Director of Development, or authorized signee, on behalf of the Department of Public Utilities, to execute those documents necessary to enter into a Fourth Amendment to Lease Agreement for Use of Real Property for Agricultural Purposes with Radcliff Ventures LLC; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

61. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS: BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
62. CA-14 To accept the application (AN25-026) of TCG OCP Rohr Management LLC, c/o David Pizzotti for the annexation of certain territory containing 46.8± acres in Hamilton Township. ($0.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

63. CA-15 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a grant agreement with The Greater Columbus Chamber of Commerce, in an amount up to $165,000.00, for the purpose of supporting small business services and programs; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure in an amount up to $165,000.00 within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to authorize the advancement of funds per a predetermined schedule. ($165,000.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

64. PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
65. CA-16 To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds within the Street and Highway Improvement Fund; to authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to enter into a contract modification with DLZ Ohio, Inc. in connection with the Intersection - High Street at Obetz Road project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $350,000.00 from the Street and Highway Improvement Fund to pay for the project. ($350,000.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

66. NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR. WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
67. CA-17 To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Pummell Construction Services LLC for the Sammons Park Improvements Project; to authorize the transfer of $270,642.00 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2025 Capital Improvements Budget; and to authorize the expenditure of $270,642.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund. ($270,642.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

68. HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
69. CA-18 To authorize the Board of Health to enter into contracts with (2) qualified vendors: Equitas Health, Inc. and Knupp & Watson & Wallman, Inc. for services for the period April 1, 2026 through September 29, 2026; to authorize the Board of Health to modify those contracts if portions of previously appropriated and encumbered funds are unused, and reallocate unused funds amongst the initial vendors without the need for additional legislation for Doxycycline Post-Exposure Prophylaxis Implementation Study grant program for the provision of services allowable under the grant; to authorize the expenditure of $183,000.00 from the Health Department Grants Fund to pay the costs thereof; and to declare an emergency. ($183,000.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

70. CA-19 To authorize the Board of Health to accept funds from the Michigan Public Health Institute (MPHI) and any additional funds for the 2026 Leaders Transforming Public Health Systems Grant; to authorize the appropriation of funds from the unappropriated balance of the Health Department Grants Fund, to authorize the City Auditor to transfer appropriations between object classes for the 2026 Leaders Transforming Public Health Systems Grant; and to declare an emergency. ($7,500.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

71. CA-20 To authorize the Board of Health to accept funds from the University of Michigan School of Public Health and any additional funds for the 2026 Region V Webinar Grant; to authorize the appropriation of funds from the unappropriated balance of the Health Department Grants Fund, to authorize the City Auditor to transfer appropriations between object classes for the 2026 Region V Webinar Grant; and to declare an emergency. ($3,500.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

72. PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. ROSS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
73. CA-21 To authorize and direct the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to sell to Sergeant John Blubaugh, 5257, for the sum of $1.00, a police horse with the registered name of “Maddie” which has no further value to the Division of Police; and to waive the provisions of Columbus City Code pertaining to the Sale of City-owned personal property. ($0.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

74. CA-22 To repeal Ordinance No. 2173-2025 in its entirety due to an error in interpreting the terms of the underlying grant that funded the contract with Emergency Networking, Inc.; to authorize the City Auditor to cancel the Auditor’s Certificate associated with Ordinance No. 2173-2025; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

75. CA-23 To repeal Ordinance No. 0557-2026 in its entirety due to repeal in its entirety of the underlying ordinance that it amended; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

76. HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: ROSS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
77. CA-24 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development, or his designee, to enter into a Housing Development Agreement with the Central Ohio Community Land Trust, to outline the plans and certain commitments of the parties relating to the proposed redevelopment of land bank and other properties located in various Columbus neighborhoods. ($0.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

78. CA-25 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a contract with Ronald Horton Jr., dba First Choice Lead Abatement, to increase funding utilizing an existing auditor’s certificate established for this purpose in an amount up to $75,000.00. ($75,000.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

79. CA-26 To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer appropriation between projects within the Development Taxable Bonds Fund; to authorize the Director of Development to enter into a grant agreement with Stowe Mission of Central Ohio to provide funding for facility upgrades; to authorize the expenditure of $30,000.00 within the Development Taxable Bond Fund; to authorize the expenditures prior to the issuance of the purchase order beginning March 1, 2026; and to advance funding per a predetermined schedule. ($30,000.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

81. PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
82. CA-27 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a contract modification with Prime Construction Management & Survey, Inc. for the Construction Administration/Construction Inspection Services 2023-2025 contract; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds within the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a supplemental loan for this project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $180,000.00 from the Storm Water Pollution Control Loan Fund to pay for the project. ($180,000.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

83. CA-28 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a planned contract modification for Construction Administration and Inspection Services with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for the Kreiger Court Stormwater Improvements Project; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $343,576.00 from the Ohio Water Development Authority Storm Sewers Fund for the contract modification; and to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for the project. ($343,576.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

84. CA-29 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a contract for Construction Administration and Inspection Services with Resource International, Inc. for the Construction Administration/Construction Inspection Services 2026-2028 contract and the 710 East Tank Painting Improvements project, to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Water Bond Fund; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $526,409.51 from the Water Bond Fund. ($526,409.51)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

85. CA-30 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to establish a contract renewal with Buckeye Crane & Hoist, LLC for Crane and Hoist Maintenance Services; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $210,000.00 split between the Water Operating and Sanitary Sewer Operating Funds. ($210,000.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

86. CA-31 To authorize the Department of the Department of Public Utilities, to enter into a contract for soil sampling and laboratory services as set forth in the Scope of Services with Ohio State University for the Division of Water Reclamation; to authorize the expenditure of $106,738.00 from the Sewer Operating Fund. ($106,738.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

87. CA-32 To authorize the Director of Public Service to modify and extend the contract with Routeware, Inc. for Street Equipment-Refuse Data Collection System software; to authorize the expenditure of up to $365,000.00 from the Division of Refuse Collection General Fund operating budget to pay for this contract; and to declare an emergency. ($365,000.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

88. CA-33 To authorize the City Attorney to spend City funds to acquire and accept in good faith certain fee simple and lesser real estate located in the vicinity of the west side of Lockbourne Road between Moler Road and Markison Avenue, and contract for associated professional services in order for the Department of Public Utilities to timely complete the acquisition of Real Estate for the Sheldon - Lockbourne HSTS Elimination Project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Sanitary Bond Fund; to authorize the expenditure of up to $10,000.00 from the Sanitary Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($10,000.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

89. APPOINTMENTS
90. CA-34 To correct the spelling of Naima Ilmi, 1220 Corrugated Way, Columbus, OH 43201, originally appointed under A0077-2025 as approved by City Council on April 7, 2025, to serve on the Commission on Immigrant and Refugee Affairs with a term expiration date of April 7, 2028 (resume attached).
    Appointment
    Action: Read and Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

91. CA-35 Appointment of Abe Van Helmond, 1369 Forsythe Avenue, Apartment 1, Columbus, OH 43201, to serve on the University Area Commission, replacing Michael Kehlmeier, with a new term start date of March 18th, 2026 and an expiration date of December 31, 2028. (resume attached)
    Appointment
    Action: Read and Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

92. EMERGENCY, POSTPONED AND 2ND READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION
93. FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
94. SR-1 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into a contract for the option to purchase Waste Identification, Disposal, and Emergency Spill Response Services with Buckeye Elm Contracting, LLC; to waive the competitive bidding requirement that the evaluation committee for this Best Value Procurement be made up of an odd number of people; and to authorize the expenditure of $1.00. ($1.00)
    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:

95. SR-2 This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Technology to enter into a contract with Vaske Computer Inc. for Oracle Software Licenses, Maintenance and Support services; to authorize the expenditure of $1,048,972.65 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating fund and to declare an emergency. ($1,048,972.65)
    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:

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

98. SR-4 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a Development Agreement with the County of Franklin, Ohio, Confluence Community Authority, and NWSL Columbus LLC (together with one or more to be identified affiliates, “NEWCO”) to finance and develop certain facilities required by the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) necessary to secure a franchise for Columbus and to deliver certain community benefits commitments from NEWCO, all in furtherance of improvements to community assets and Columbus’ position as a national leader in women’s sports; to authorize the Director of the Department of Development and/or Recreation and Parks Director to enter into any leases with the Confluence Community Authority contemplated by the Development Agreement for the NWSL team’s Training Facility; to waive the provisions of Chapter 328 of the Columbus City Codes; to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute a contribution agreement with the Confluence Community Authority for the City’s capital contribution towards the Training Facility and modifications to the Stadium as contemplated in the Development Agreement; and to authorize the Director of the Department of Development and/or Recreation and Parks Director to consent and file such consent with the City Clerk to add the property of the Training Facility to the new community district of the Confluence Community Authority per Ohio Revised Code Chapter 349. ($0.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Amended as submitted to the Clerk Passed

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

99. PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
100. SR-5 To appropriate community authority assessment funds within the Hayden Run South TIF Fund; to transfer community authority assessment funds from the Hayden Run South TIF Fund to the Hayden Run South TIF Capital Fund; to appropriate community authority assessment funds within the Hayden Run South TIF Capital Fund; to authorize the City Attorney's Office, Real Estate Division, to contract for professional services relative to the acquisition of fee simple title and lesser interests in and to property needed for the Arterial Street Rehabilitation - Avery Road project; to authorize the City Attorney's Office, Real Estate Division, to negotiate with property owners to acquire the additional rights of way necessary to complete this project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,000,000.00 from the Hayden Run South TIF Capital Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service, or a designee, to execute a construction contract, or a similar instrument, and any amendments or modifications thereto as may be necessary, with CSX Transportation Inc. to facilitate the construction of the Arterial Street Rehabilitation - Avery Road project. ($1,000,000.00)
     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:

101. PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. ROSS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
102. SR-6 To authorize and direct the City Attorney to settle the lawsuit known as Brooke Wilson v. City of Columbus, Case No. 2:22-cv-4427, pending in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio; to authorize the expenditure of the sum of Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($750,000.00) in settlement of the lawsuit; to authorize the transfer of $750,000.00 within the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($750,000.00)
     Ordinance
     Action: Approved Passed

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

103. SR-7 To authorize and direct the City Attorney to settle the Ohio Civil Rights Commission claim known as Hannah O. Hassan v. City of Columbus, Charge No. COL71 (013525) 03212025; to authorize the expenditure of the sum of Thirty-Six Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($36,000.00) in settlement of the claim; and to declare an emergency. ($36,000.00)
     Ordinance
     Action: Approved Passed

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

104. PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
105. SR-8 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into an indefinite quantity agreement with Potomac Electrical Services LLC for Electrical Transformer and Switchgear Inspection, Maintenance, and Repair Services; to authorize the expenditure of $170,000.00 split between the Water and Sanitary Sewer Operating Funds; and to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Code. ($170,000.00)
     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:

106. SR-9 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a service contract with K.N.S. Services for the Watershed Camera Improvements project; to waive the formal bidding requirements of Columbus City Code; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of funds and appropriation within the Water Bond Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $249,349.43 for the project. ($249,349.43)
     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:

107. SR-10 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with General Maintenance & Engineering Company for the Parsons Avenue Water Plant Roof Renovations Part 2 project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds within the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for this project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $2,344,250.00 from the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund to pay for the project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $2,000.00 from the Water Bond Fund to pay for prevailing wage services. ($2,346,250.00)
     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:

108. SR-11 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Clearcreek Coatings, LTD for the 710 East Tank Painting Improvements project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Water Bond Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,614,938.50 for the project from the Water Bond Fund. ($1,614,938.50)
     Ordinance
     Action: Approved Passed

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

109. SR-12 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with JLD Construction Services, LLC, for the Krieger Court Stormwater Improvements Project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds within the Ohio Water Development Authority Storm Sewers Fund; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Storm Sewer Bond Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for this project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $2,567,522.66 from the Ohio Water Development Authority Storm Sewers Fund and from the Storm Sewer Bond Fund to pay for the project. ($2,567,522.66)
     Ordinance
     Action: Approved Passed

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

110. SR-13 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreements for the purchase of five dump trucks for the Department of Public Utilities from Fyda Freightliner Columbus, Inc.; and to authorize the expenditure of $1,219,054.00 from within the Water Operating Fund. ($1,219,054.00)
     Ordinance
     Action: Approved Passed

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

111. SR-14 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a contract renewal with The Righter Co., Inc. for Specialty Maintenance Craft Services; to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,520,000.00 from the Electricity, Water, Sewerage Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,520,000.00)
     Ordinance
     Action: Approved Passed

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

112. SR-15 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities (Columbus Water and Power) to modify a contract with Synagro Central, LLC for the Water Treatment Residuals Turnkey Dewatering Services Project for the Division of Water; and to authorize the expenditure of $12,400,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund. ($12,400,000.00)
     Ordinance
     Action: Approved Passed

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

113. RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
114. BANKSTON
115. SR-16 To enact Chapter 4515 of the Columbus City Codes to create a Registry of Residential Rental Properties. ($0.00)
     Ordinance
     Action: Approved Passed

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

116. 116 ADJOURNMENT 9:22 PM
     Action: adjourn this Regular Meeting Passed

     A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer, to adjourn this Regular Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:

117. 1112-2026 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a Development Agreement with the County of Franklin, Ohio, Confluence Community Authority, and NWSL Columbus LLC (together with one or more to be identified affiliates, “NEWCO”) to finance and develop certain facilities required by the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) necessary to secure a franchise for Columbus and to deliver certain community benefits commitments from NEWCO, all in furtherance of improvements to community assets and Columbus’ position as a national leader in women’s sports; to authorize the Director of the Department of Development and/or Recreation and Parks Director to enter into any leases with the Confluence Community Authority contemplated by the Development Agreement for the NWSL team’s Training Facility; to waive the provisions of Chapter 328 of the Columbus City Codes; to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute a contribution agreement with the Confluence Community Authority for the City’s capital contribution towards the Training Facility and modifications to the Stadium as contemplated in the Development Agreement; and to authorize the Director of the Department of Development and/or Recreation and Parks Director to consent and file such consent with the City Clerk to add the property of the Training Facility to the new community district of the Confluence Community Authority per Ohio Revised Code Chapter 349. ($0.00)
     Ordinance
     Action: Approved as Amended Passed

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

118. 118 RECONVENE 6:52 PM
     Action: Motion to Reconvene the Regular Meeting Passed

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

119. 119 RECESS 6:26 PM
     Action: Motion to Recess the Regular Meeting Passed

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

120. Approval of the Consent Agenda

     A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, 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