Columbus City Council

Monday, May 11, 2026 · 5:00 PM AM · City Council Chambers, Rm 231

TL;DR

Columbus City Council held its regular meeting on May 11, 2026, approving numerous first-reading ordinances focused on infrastructure, technology contracts, and economic development initiatives. The council also recognized Peace Officers Memorial Day and approved several special improvement districts downtown. Major expenditures included over $33 million for water infrastructure projects and significant funding for housing and utility improvements.

Key Decisions

Water Infrastructure Projects Passed
Downtown Special Improvement Districts Passed
Housing and Homelessness Support Passed
Multiple Zoning Variances and Rezonings Passed (First Reading)
Alcohol License Transfers and New Permits Filed

Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

REGULAR MEETING NO. 23 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, MAY 11, 2026 at 5:00 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
CALL TO ORDER 5:07PM
ROLL CALL
4 READING AND DISPOSAL OF THE JOURNAL

Action: Dispense with the reading of the Journal and Approve Passed

A motion was made by Melissa Green, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, to Dispense with the reading of the Journal and Approve. The motion carried by the following vote:
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE JOURNAL
COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS RECEIVED BY CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
1 THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2026 Transfer Type: D-2, D-2X, D-3 To: JMS Mound St. 22 E Mound St. Columbus, OH 43215 From: MAD COLUMBUS ENTERPRISE LLC 22 E MOUND ST Columbus, OH 43215 Permit #: 10015568-1 New Type: D-4 To: FourScene Enterprises LLC Columbus Northwest Dance Studio 1089 Bethel Rd. Columbus, OH 43220 Permit #: 10015609-1 New Type: C-1, C-2 To: Premium Sunoco Inc. Premium Sunoco 5800 Cleveland Ave Columbus, OH 43231 Permit #: 10011802-1 Transfer Type: D-5A To: Riverside Liquor River Road LLC 3232 Olentangy River Road Columbus, OH 43202 From: INDUS RIVERSIDE HOTEL LLC INDUS RIVERSIDE HOTEL LLC 3232 Olentangy River Road Columbus, OH 43202 Permit #: 10012909-1 New Type: D-2 To: AJS TACOS LLC AJS TACOS 3307 Sullivant Ave Columbus, OH 43204 Permit #: 10008777-1 New Type: D-2 To: Lu. Lou. LLC Coffee House Bar 4532 Indianola Ave Columbus, OH 43214 Permit #: 10014571-1 Transfer Type: D-1, D-2, D-3 To: KTTWBF LLC TK’s Hangout 5295 N. High Street Columbus, OH 43214 From: IRON GRILL 1 LLC IRON GRILL 1 LLC 5295 N High St Columbus, OH 43214 Permit #: 10015937-1 New Type: D-2, D-1 To: Off Da Bone Kitchen & Bar LLC OFF DA BONE KITCHEN & BAR 1223 E Long St Columbus, OH 43203 Permit #: 10013935-1 Advertise Date: 5/16/2026 Agenda Date: 5/11/2026 Return Date: 5/21/2026
Communication
Action: Read and Filed

Read and Filed
RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION
REMY
2 To recognize and designate May 15, 2026 as Peace Officers Memorial Day in Columbus, Ohio.
Ceremonial Resolution
Action: Adopted Passed

A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer, that this Ceremonial Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
ROSS
3 To recognize and honor the legacy of Bishop Dr. Charles E. Burger, Sr. in his transition into the role of Bishop Emeritus
Ceremonial Resolution
Action: Adopted Passed

A motion was made by Tiara Ross, seconded by Christopher Wyche, that this Ceremonial Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
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 Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer, to waive the reading of the titles of first reading legislation. The motion carried by the following vote:
FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
FR-1 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to enter into a contract with Carahsoft Technology Corp for VMWare Technical Account Manager (TAM) services software licensing; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes; and to authorize the expenditure of $108,219.18 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Division, Information Services Operating Fund. ($108,219.18)
Ordinance
Action: Read for the First Time

Read for the First Time
FR-2 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to renew a contract with 3SG Plus, LLC, a dealer of Hyland OnBase Software, on behalf of various city departments, for maintenance and support of the OnBase Software; and to authorize the total expenditure of $233,597.25 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Division, Information Services Operating Fund. ($233,597.25)
Ordinance
Action: Read for the First Time

Read for the First Time
FR-3 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Department of Technology, to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the Purchase Agreement with Harris and Heavener Excavating, Inc. for fiber maintenance and restoration services; and to authorize the expenditure of $300,000.00 Information Services Operating Fund with the provision that unexpended funds may be carried over into the subsequent purchase agreement. ($300,000.00)
Ordinance
Action: Read for the First Time

Read for the First Time
FR-4 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to enter into a contract with AlxTel, Inc for the purchase of Tableau License, Maintenance, Support & Training Services Renewal and to authorize the expenditure of $222,621.70 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating Fund. ($222,621.70)
Ordinance
Action: Read for the First Time

Read for the First Time
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS: BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
FR-5 To amend the Consent to Add Property to a New Community District to update the map of the additional property to the Confluence Community Authority; to determine that the written consent, as amended, providing for the addition of certain property to the Confluence Community Authority’s new community district and that is owned or controlled by City of Columbus, Ohio is sufficient and complies with the requirements of Chapter 349 of the Ohio Revised Code; to set the time and place for a public hearing on such amended consent; and to authorize the notices of such public hearing by publication in a newspaper of general circulation for three consecutive weeks, or as provided in Ohio Revised Code Section 7.16. ($0.00)
Resolution
Action: Read for the First Time

Read for the First Time
FR-6 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to amend the Enterprise Zone Agreement for a second time for Assignment and Assumption with Columbus STS, LLC to remove Columbus STS, LLC as enterprise and party to the agreement and to be replaced with 6770 Shook Road, LLC as enterprise and party to the agreement, to redefine the project site, and revise the notification information in Section 8 of the agreement. ($0.00)
Ordinance
Action: Read for the First Time

Read for the First Time
FR-7 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to amend the Enterprise Zone Agreement for the second time for Assignment & Assumption with 6730 Prushing Farms, LLC, to (1) remove 6730 Prushing Farms, LLC as enterprise and party to the agreement and to be replaced with AC Prushing, LLC as enterprise and party to the agreement, and (2) revise the notification information related to the enterprise within Section 8 of the agreement. ($0.00)
Ordinance
Action: Read for the First Time

Read for the First Time
FR-8 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to amend the Enterprise Zone Agreement for a second time for Assignment and Assumption with Gravity 2 - Office, LLC to remove Gravity 2 - Office, LLC as enterprise and party to the agreement and to be replaced with 935 Cassady LLC as enterprise and party to the agreement and revise the notification information in Section 6 of the agreement. ($0.00)
Ordinance
Action: Read for the First Time

Read for the First Time
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
FR-9 To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer cash and appropriation within various funds; to authorize the establishment of an Auditor’s Certificate for construction inspection and administration fees; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,379,567.20 from various funds for the purpose of providing sufficient funding for construction inspection and administration services on Public Service projects. ($1,379,567.20)
Ordinance
Action: Read for the First Time

Read for the First Time
NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR. WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
FR-10 To authorize the Director of the Department of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract for hosted software, maintenance, and support of the software application with Active Network, LLC; and to authorize the expenditure of $100,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Department Operating Fund. ($100,000.00)
Ordinance
Action: Read for the First Time

Read for the First Time
FR-11 To authorize and direct the City Clerk to enter a grant agreement with Native American Indian Center of Central Ohio to provide upfront support for their outdoor programming; and to authorize an expenditure from the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund. ($20,000.00)
Ordinance
Action: Read for the First Time

Read for the First Time
FR-12 To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into an advance-pay grant agreement with the Community Arts Project, Inc. to provide financial support toward community programming, facility operations and maintenance; and to authorize the expenditure of $75,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund. ($75,000.00)
Ordinance
Action: Read for the First Time

Read for the First Time
FR-13 To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into an advance-pay grant agreement with the Franklin Park Conservatory Joint Recreation District for the city's share of the operation of the District in 2026; to authorize reimbursement of expenses incurred prior to the creation of the purchase order from and after April 1, 2026; and to authorize the expenditure of $250,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund. ($250,000.00)
Ordinance
Action: Read for the First Time

Read for the First Time
FR-14 To authorize and direct the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into private-public partnership agreement with the Friends of the Cultural Arts Center, for the support of arts programming. ($0.00)
Ordinance
Action: Read for the First Time

Read for the First Time
FR-15 To authorize the transfer of $24,500.00 from the Sustainable Columbus Fund to the Recreation and Parks Special Purpose Fund to support the Tree Assistance Program in partnership with Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District. ($24,500.00)
Ordinance
Action: Read for the First Time

Read for the First Time
FR-16 To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into an agreement for shared use of the property known as Topiary Park, also known as Deaf School Park, between the City of Columbus, Recreation and Parks Department, and Encova Mutual Insurance Group, Inc. to define the responsibilities of each of the parties for Topiary Park and adjacent property; and to repeal Ordinance No. 1924-2018. ($0.00)
Ordinance
Action: Read for the First Time

Read for the First Time
HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
FR-17 To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept grant funds from the Ohio Commission on Minority Health and any additional funds for the 2026-2027 Minority Health grant program; to authorize the appropriation and any additional funds from the unappropriated balance of the Health Department Grants Fund; and to authorize the City Auditor to transfer appropriations between object classes for the 2026-2027 Minority Health grant program. ($52,500.00)
Ordinance
Action: Read for the First Time

Read for the First Time
HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: ROSS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
FR-18 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute an assignment, assumption, and modification agreement (“Assignment and Assumption Agreement”), and all other necessary agreements or instruments, which assign and modify the HOME Loan Documents for the rental development at 2680 Orono Pike, Reynoldsburg, OH; to authorize the Director of Development to enter into and execute all other necessary agreements, documents, or instruments related to this assignment with the new ownership entity Pheasant Run Homes Rehab, LLC; to authorize the forgiveness of the accrued and unpaid interest in an amount up to $838,648.00. ($0.00)
Ordinance
Action: Read for the First Time

Read for the First Time
FR-19 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a capital contribution agreement with the Star House for facility renovations; to authorize the expenditure in an amount up to $1,000,000.00 within the Development Taxable Bond Fund; and to authorize the advancement of funds on a predetermined schedule. ($1,000,000.00)
Ordinance
Action: Read for the First Time

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FR-20 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to renew a service contract with Environmental Remediation Contractor LLC, in an amount up to $400,000.00 to facilitate addressing citizen complaints of solid waste, hazardous materials, trash, litter, and debris on city-owned and/or maintained parcels and right of way by facilitating the identification, clean-up, and disposal of said items; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $400,000.00 within the Housing Stability Division’s General Fund budget. ($400,000.00)
Ordinance
Action: Read for the First Time

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FR-21 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a contract with Sky Nile Consulting, LLC to extend the period of performance for an additional 12-months from June 30, 2026 to June 30, 2027. ($0.00)
Ordinance
Action: Read for the First Time

Read for the First Time
PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
FR-22 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Kokosing Industrial, Inc., for the Parsons Avenue Wellfield Development project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds within the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for this project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $33,805,400.00 from the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund to pay for the project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $2,000.00 from the Water Bond Fund to pay for prevailing wage services. ($33,807,400.00)
Ordinance
Action: Read for the First Time

Read for the First Time
FR-23 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify the professional engineering services agreement with Resource International Inc. for the Second Avenue Sewer Improvements Project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Storm Bond Fund; and to expend up to $249,470.40 from the Storm Bond Fund to pay for the contract modification. ($249,470.40)
Ordinance
Action: Read for the First Time

Read for the First Time
FR-24 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a professional engineering services contract with Glaus, Pyle, Schomer, Burns & DeHaven, Inc. for the DWR Sanitary Pump Stations-Construction project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation of funds within the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund; to authorize this contract to be funded with a loan from the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for this project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $2,058,861.31 from the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund for the contract. ($2,058,861.31)
Ordinance
Action: Read for the First Time

Read for the First Time
FR-25 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology, on behalf of Columbus Water and Power, to enter into a contract with Real Time Networks, Inc. for hosting and ongoing support of an electronic key management system; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Codes; and to authorize the expenditure of $80,106.00 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Division, Information Services Operating Fund. ($80,106.00)
Ordinance
Action: Read for the First Time

Read for the First Time
FR-26 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to renew an existing agreement with Metropolis Capital Holdings, LLC dba Metropolis Ohio, LLC for the Department of Public Utilities Headquarters Parking Services; and to authorize the expenditure of $580,000.00 split between the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($580,000.00)
Ordinance
Action: Read for the First Time

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FR-27 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Elite Excavating Company of Ohio, Inc., for the Youngs Drive Area Water Line Improvements Project; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to apply for and accept a loan from the Ohio Water Development Authority Direct Loan Program for the Youngs Drive Area Water Line Improvements project; to appropriate funds within the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund; to authorize the expenditure of up to $7,478,897.80 from the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund for the contract; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for the project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $2,000.00 from the Water Bond Fund to pay for prevailing wage services. ($7,480,897.80)
Ordinance
Action: Read for the First Time

Read for the First Time
FR-28 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Complete General Construction Company for the Community Park/Maple Canyon Home Sewage Treatment System Elimination Project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds within the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Sanitary Bond Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for this project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $2,152,551.20 from the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund and from the Storm Bond Fund to pay for the project. ($2,152,551.20)
Ordinance
Action: Read for the First Time

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FR-29 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract for Construction Administration and Inspection Services with Hatch Associates Consultants, Inc., for the Community Park/Maple Canyon Home Sewage Treatment System Elimination Project and for the General Water Reclamation Construction Projects; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Sanitary Bond Fund; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $329,900.00 from the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund and an expenditure of up to $50,000.00 from the Sanitary Bond Fund for the contract; and to make the loan funded portion of this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for the project. ($379,900.00)
Ordinance
Action: Read for the First Time

Read for the First Time
FR-30 To authorize and direct the City Auditor to appropriate and transfer funds from the Special Purpose - PFAS Settlement Fund to Columbus Water and Power, Water Operating Fund. ($2,288,967.85)
Ordinance
Action: Read for the First Time

Read for the First Time
FR-31 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify the service contract with Synagro Central, LLC for the Parsons Avenue Water Plant Residuals Removal and Disposal - Lagoon 3 project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $12,000,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund. ($12,000,000.00)
Ordinance
Action: Read for the First Time

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FR-32 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into contract with Peterson Highway Safety, Inc. for the purchase and delivery of twenty solar powered, trailer mounted, arrow boards for the Department of Public Utilities; to waive competitive bidding provisions of Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Code; and to authorize the expenditure of $93,800.00 from the Water Operating Fund. ($93,800.00)
Ordinance
Action: Read for the First Time

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FR-33 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify an existing contract with RCC Global LLC for managed and project services related to Oracle’s customer cloud service meter data management system; and to authorize the expenditure of $159,903.25 split between the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($159,903.25)
Ordinance
Action: Read for the First Time

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FR-34 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a sole source contract with 360Water, Inc. for Software Support and Maintenance of the 360Water Program; and to authorize the expenditure of $30,000.00 split between the Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($30,000.00)
Ordinance
Action: Read for the First Time

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FR-35 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify the contract with J&D Home Improvement, LLC dba The Basement Doctor for the Blueprint Volunteer Sump Pump 2025 B project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to transfer cash and appropriation between projects within the Sanitary Bond Fund; and to authorize an expenditure of $1,000,000.00 from the Sanitary Bond Fund to pay for the contract modification. ($1,000,000.00)
Ordinance
Action: Read for the First Time

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RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
BARROSO DE PADILLA
FR-36 To require the Director of the Public Service Department to adopt and regularly evaluate a Complete Streets policy for the City of Columbus; to amend section 219.034; to enact section 2105.02; and to repeal the existing version of section 219.034 of the Columbus City Codes. ($0.00)
Ordinance
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DORANS
FR-37 To amend Chapter 378 Community Benefits Agreement Advisory Committee. ($0.00)
Ordinance
Action: Read for the First Time

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ZONING: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
REZONINGS/AMENDMENTS
FR-38 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
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FR-39 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
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FR-40 To rezone 3600 PARK MILL RUN DR. (43026), being 12.56± acres located at the northwest corner of Spring Mill Drive and Fishinger Boulevard, From: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District, To: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District (Rezoning #Z25-049).
Ordinance
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VARIANCES
FR-41 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3312.27, Parking setback line; 3333.18, Building lines; and 3332.255, Perimeter yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2100 HARD RD. (43123), to allow reduced building setback lines and perimeter yard for an apartment building in the AR-1, Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-113CV25-088).
Ordinance
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FR-42 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3370.05, Permitted uses, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1905 JETWAY BLVD. (43219) to allow a recreation facility in the L-M, Limited Manufacturing District (Council Variance #CV26-001).
Ordinance
Action: Read for the First Time

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FR-43 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
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FR-44 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3356.03, C-4 permitted uses; and 3361.02, Permitted uses of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 3600 PARK MILL RUN DR. (43026), to allow for accessory outdoor storage in the CPD, Commercial Planned Development District (Council Variance #CV26-014).
Ordinance
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FR-45 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3367.01, M-2 manufacturing district; and 3312.49(C), Required parking, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 350 MCCORMICK BLVD. (43213), to allow accessory eating, drinking, and retail uses with reduced parking in the M-2, Manufacturing District (Council Variance #CV26-009).
Ordinance
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FR-46 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3321.05(B)(2), Vision clearance; and 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.13, R-3 area district requirements; 3332.18(D), Basis of computing area; 3332.21, Building lines; 3332.25(A)(3), Required side yards; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 574-576 KELTON AVE. (43205), to allow a two-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV26-025).
Ordinance
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CONSENT ACTIONS
FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
CA-1 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Fleet Management Division, to modify and renew a contract with Express Wash Holdco LLC (DBA: Moo Moo) for vehicle washing services; to authorize the expenditure of $225,000.00 from the Fleet Management Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($225,000.00)
Ordinance
Action: Approved Passed

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-2 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Department of Technology, to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with a pre-established Universal Term Contract/Purchase Agreement with CDW Government, LLC, for Video Storage; to authorize the expenditure of $75,822.16 for the above-described purpose from the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($75,822.16)
Ordinance
Action: Approved Passed

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-3 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Facilities Management Division, to enter into a contract with Black Bronco Construction for the Municipal Court Building Restroom Renovation Project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer and expenditure of $100,000.00 within the Construction Management Capital Improvement Fund. ($100,000.00)
Ordinance
Action: Approved Passed

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-4 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Office of Construction Management, to enter into an Owner Representation Services agreement with Hill International, Inc., for the Department of Public Service’s South Outpost project; to authorize an expenditure up to $497,027.00 within the Streets & Highways Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($497,027.00)
Ordinance
Action: Approved Passed

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-5 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Towing Services for City Owned Vehicles with Pro-Tow Inc.; and to authorize the expenditure of $1.00. ($1.00)
Ordinance
Action: Approved Passed

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-6 To authorize the Finance and Management Director, on behalf of the Fleet Management Division, to modify and renew a contract with Ricart Properties, Inc. for vehicle alignments and Ford OEM repairs; to authorize the expenditure of $370,000.00 from the Fleet Management Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($370,000.00)
Ordinance
Action: Approved Passed

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
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 Proline Electric, Inc. for the Fire Training Academy (FTA) Fire Alarm Replacement project; to authorize a transfer of $637,856.20 and expenditure up to $637,856.20 within the Construction Management Capital Improvement Fund; to provide for payment of prevailing wage services to the Department of Public Service; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvements Budget; and to declare an emergency. ($637,856.20)
Ordinance
Action: Approved Passed

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-8 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract for the option to purchase Automotive Preventative Maintenance Services with Valvoline LLC; 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.
CA-9 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to modify and renew a contract with The Smart PM, LLC for the purchase of Smartsheet Control Center software, end-user licenses for various city departments, software maintenance, and support services; to authorize the expenditure of up to $326,015.70 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating fund; and to declare an emergency. ($326,015.70)
Ordinance
Action: Approved Passed

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-10 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to modify and extend a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Video Storage for Body Worn Cameras with CDW Government, LLC. and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
Ordinance
Action: Approved Passed

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-11 To authorize the Finance and Management Director on behalf of the Fleet Management Division to purchase one (1) 1,000- Gallon Diesel Fuel Delivery truck from C H Bradshaw Company Inc.; to authorize expenditure of $144,584.00 from the Fleet Management Capital Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($144,584.00)
Ordinance
Action: Approved Passed

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-12 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract for the option to purchase Janitorial Supplies with Carmen’s Distribution System, Inc.; 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.
CA-13 To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement budget; to authorize the transfer of funds within the Information Services G O Bonds Fund; to authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract/Purchase Agreement with CDWC LLC (CDW LLC) for the procurement of NetApp data storage and services from CDWC LLC (CDW LLC); to authorize the expenditure of up to $398,997.98 from the Information Services G O Bonds Fund for the Public Safety DFU Project; and to declare an emergency. ($398,997.98)
Ordinance
Action: Approved Passed

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS: BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
CA-14 To accept the application (AN25-021) of Dublin MHP LLC for the annexation of certain territory containing 4.46± acres in Washington Township. ($0.00)
Ordinance
Action: Approved Passed

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-15 To accept the application (AN25-027) of Joseph R. and Lexie C. Blalock, Richard C. Wolf, and Bruce L., Andrea V., Robert B., and Karen L. Minto for the annexation of certain territory containing 15.4± acres in Jefferson Township. ($0.00)
Ordinance
Action: Postponed to Date Certain Passed

A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Christopher Wyche, that this Ordinance be Postponed to 5/18/2026. The motion carried by the following vote:
CA-16 To amend Ordinance No. 0973-2008, as previously amended by several ordinances, by removing eleven parcels owned by 280 High Street, LLC or 44 Chestnut, LLC from the Downtown TIF; to declare the improvements to those eleven parcels to be a public purpose and exempt from real property taxation pursuant to R.C. Section 5709.41 to create the new 280 High TIF; to require the owners of those parcels to make service payments in lieu of taxes; to require the distribution of the applicable portion of those service payments to the Columbus City Schools; to establish an urban redevelopment tax increment equivalent fund for the deposit of the remainder of those service payments; to appropriate and authorize the expenditure and transfer of revenues deposited in the aforementioned 280 High TIF fund; to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into the 280 High TIF Reimbursement Agreement between the City and the Developer to provide most of those appropriated revenues to the Developer, for the reimbursement of certain urban redevelopment obligations thereunder; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
Ordinance
Action: Approved Passed

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-17 To authorize the City Auditor to appropriate $24,217.42 within the General Fund Income Tax Set Aside Subfund; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer $72,652.26 within the General Fund; to authorize the payment of $96,869.68 to the Gahanna-Jefferson School District to compensate for real property tax revenues forgone as a result of CRA tax abatements in the Stelzer-Stygler CRA; to authorize the expenditure in an amount up to $96,869.68 within the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($96,689.68)
Ordinance
Action: Approved Passed

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-18 To approve the Downtown Central Special Improvement District of Columbus, Inc. Petition and Articles of Incorporation; to include the properties owned by the City of Columbus in said district; and to declare an emergency. ($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:
CA-19 To approve the plan of services to be provided by the Downtown Central Special Improvement District of Columbus, Inc.; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
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:
CA-20 To approve the Downtown East Special Improvement District of Columbus, Inc. Petition and Articles of Incorporation; to include the properties owned by the City of Columbus in said district; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
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:
CA-21 To approve the plan of services to be provided by the Downtown East Special Improvement District of Columbus, Inc.; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
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:
CA-22 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development, or designee, on behalf of the City of Columbus, to amend the Madison Township Joint Economic Development District Contract for the purpose of including certain additional township property, referred to as the Expanded JEDD Area, within the district; approve the Second Amended and Restated Madison Township Joint Economic Development District Contract; and approve an amendment to an Annexation Moratorium Agreement; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
Ordinance
Action: Approved Passed

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-23 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a Third Supplemental Lease Agreement with The RiverSouth Authority in connection with the issuance of refunding bonds to refund all or a portion of the Authority's Scioto Peninsula Area Redevelopment Bonds, Series 2016; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
Ordinance
Action: Approved Passed

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
CA-24 To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of funds within the Street and Highway Improvement Fund; to appropriate funds within the Street and Highway Improvement Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with Woolpert Inc. for the Mobility - Trabue Road - Bolingbrook Drive to Tenagra Way project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $500,000.00 from the Street and Highway Improvement Fund to pay for the project; and to declare an emergency. ($500,000.00)
Ordinance
Action: Approved Passed

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
CA-25 To dedicate a tract of real property owned by the City of Columbus as road right-of-way; to name said public right-of way as Olentangy River Road. ($0.00)
Ordinance
Action: Approved Passed

This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.
103 RECONVENED 7:04PM

Action: Motion to Reconvene the Regular Meeting Passed

A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Nicholas Bankston, to Reconvene the Regular Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:
104 RECESSED 6:40PM

Action: Motion to Recess the Regular Meeting Passed

A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Christopher Wyche, to Recess the Regular Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:
RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
Approval of the Consent Agenda

A motion was made by Tiara Ross, 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
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES WERE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT PORTION OF THE AGENDA AND VOTED ON LATER IN THE MEETING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS 0999-2026 1311-2026 1312-2026 1315-2026 1316-2026
0496-2026 To authorize and direct the City Auditor to transfer $1,263,945.00 between various projects within the Safety Voted Bond Fund; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes, Chapter 329; to authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract with and issue a purchase order to The Sutphen Corporation for the purchase of one (1) Sutphen Monarch Custom Pumper; to authorize the expenditure of $1,263,945.00 from the Safety Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,263,945.00)
Ordinance
Action: Approved as Amended Passed

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

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