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Columbus City Council

Monday, May 18, 2026 · 5:00 PM AM · City Council Chambers, Rm 231

TL;DR

Columbus City Council held its regular meeting on May 18, 2026, where it passed 24 first-reading items and approved 50+ consent agenda items worth millions in city contracts and expenditures. Major approvals included $2 million for after-school programs, $400,000 for early literacy initiatives, and multiple water infrastructure projects totaling over $8 million. The council also processed liquor license transfers, annexation applications, and various equipment and service contracts.

Key Decisions

  • After-School and Early Education Funding Approved (First Reading)
  • Water Infrastructure Projects (Multiple) Approved (First Reading)
  • Department of Technology Contracts (Data Center, Software Licenses) Approved (Consent Agenda)
  • Annexation Applications (15.4 acres and 0.2 acres) Approved/Accepted
  • Liquor License Transfers and New Permits Read and Filed
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. REGULAR MEETING NO. 25 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, MONDAY, MAY 18, 2026 at 5:00 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
  2. CALL TO ORDER AT 5:11 PM
  3. ROLL CALL
  4. 4 READING AND DISPOSAL OF THE JOURNAL
    Action: Dispense with the reading of the Journal and Approve

    This matter was Dispense with the reading of the Journal and Approve

  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, MAY 13, 2026 Transfer Type: D-5J To: BMac Hospitality / World of Beer Easton 3934 Townsfair Way Columbus, OH 43219 From: NEW TAP EASTON LLC WORLD OF BEER 3934 Townsfair Way Columbus, OH 43219 Permit #: 10015275-1 New Type: D-5 To: GOOD LAND SUSTAINABILITY CONSULTANTS LLC GOOD LAND 510-14 W Walnut ST Columbus, OH 43215 Permit #: 03254668-1 New Type: D-3A To: Lu. Lou. LLC Coffee House Bar 4532 Indianola Ave Columbus, OH 43214 Permit #: 10014571-1 Transfer Type: D-5 To: Brooks & Truitt LLC BROOKS & TRUITT LLC 1576 N High St. Columbus, OH 43201 From: SHORT NORTH STAGE INC SHORT NORTH STAGE 1187 N High St Columbus, OH 43201 Permit #: 10005766-1 Advertise Date: 5/23/2026 Agenda Date: 5/18/2026 Return Date: 5/28/2026
    Communication
    Action: Read and Filed

    Read and Filed

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

    This matter was To waive the reading of the titles of first reading legislation

  11. FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  12. FR-1 To accept the 2026 Participatory Budget Steering Committee's recommendations for the establishment of the Our Voice, Our Choice Budget and to acknowledge the city’s role in supporting residents in the execution of the remaining phases of this participatory budgeting process. ($0.00)
    Resolution
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

  13. FR-2 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to enter into a contract with Technology Site Planners, Inc. (TechSite) to provide data center alarm monitoring and first responder services; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Codes; to authorize the expenditure of $54,770.00 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Division, Information Services Operating Fund. ($54,770.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

  14. FR-3 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to modify the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Agreements for Directions for Youth & Families and Maryhaven in order to extend the Agreements through December 31, 2026. ($0.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

  15. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS: BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  16. FR-4 To accept the application (AN25-028) of 1429 Properties LLC for the annexation of certain territory containing 0.2 ± acres in Franklin Township. ($0.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

  17. WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, & LABOR: DORANS, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  18. FR-5 To authorize the Executive Director of the Mayor’s Office of Education to enter into a not-for-profit service contract with Future Ready Five, an organization focused on increasing the literacy scores of all four-year-olds in Franklin County; and to authorize the expenditure of four hundred thousand dollars ($400,000.00) from the General Fund. ($400,000.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

  19. FR-6 To authorize the Director of the Office of Education to enter into a contract with Future Ready Five to provide comprehensive early literacy assessment, data-driven intervention, instructional support, and parent engagement to approximately 380 4-year old children; to authorize a transfer and expenditure up to $130,000.00 within the Office of Education General Fund. ($130,000.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

  20. FR-7 To authorize the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Education to enter into a contract with United Way of Central Ohio, Inc. for the purposes of acting as fiscal agent for the program, to assist in the planning and coordinating of services, and to distribute funds and program supports to after school providers; and to authorize the expenditure of $2,000,000.00 from the general fund. ($2,000,000.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

  21. PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. ROSS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  22. FR-8 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety on behalf of the Division of Fire to modify the existing contract with ZOLL Medical Corporation for ZOLL defibrillators/monitors CaseReview cloud-based post-case data services; to extend the existing contract for one year; and to authorize the expenditure of $8,630.37 from the General Fund. ($8,630.37)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

  23. FR-9 To authorize the Director of Public Safety to write off, as uncollectible, various outstanding accounts for alarm fees, in the amount of Nine Hundred Sixty Eight Thousand, Five Hundred Thirty Three Dollars and Zero Cents. ($968,533.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

  24. HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: ROSS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  25. FR-10 To authorize the Director of Development to modify the contract with AmeriNational Community Services, LLC for loan servicing by adding $40,000.00, updating the scope of services as needed, and extending the contract end date; to authorize the expenditure of up to $40,00.00 from the General Fund. ($40,000.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

  26. PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  27. FR-11 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify and increase the contract with BBCO Design LLC, for the Space Planning Study Project; to appropriate funds in the Department of Development Operating Fund; to authorize an expenditure of up to $754,633.00 from the Sanitary Operating Fund and the Department of Development Operating Fund to pay for the contract modification. ($754,633.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

  28. FR-12 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract for Construction Administration and Inspection Services with Prime AE Group, Inc. for the Youngs Drive Area Water Line Improvements project and for the General Water Construction Projects; 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 amend 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 $918,048.94 from the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate 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. ($993,048.94)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

  29. FR-13 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and increase a professional engineering services contract with Hill International for the Professional Construction Management Services 2020 contract; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation of funds within the Water Fresh Water Market Rate Program Fund; to transfer cash and appropriation between projects within the Water Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to apply for Ohio Water Development Authority Fresh Water loans and to execute any documents needed to accept the loans; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving the loans; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $4,250,200.00 from the Water Bond Fund and the Water Fresh Water Market Rate Program Fund to pay for the contract modification. ($4,250,200.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

  30. FR-14 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a professional services contract with T&M Associates, Inc. for the Eakin Road Area Water Line Improvements 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 approval of a loan from the Ohio Water Development Authority; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $506,579.57 from the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund. ($506,579.57)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

  31. FR-15 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a design contract with GS-OH Inc. for the Bulen Road Area Water Line Improvements project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds within the Sanitary - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for this project; and to authorize the expenditure of $417,830.85 from the Sanitary - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund. ($417,830.85)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

  32. FR-16 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract modification for Construction Administration and Inspection Services with PRIME AE Group Inc. for the Walhalla Ravine Stream Restoration project and for the Construction Administration Services 2026 to 2028; 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 $287,630.08 from the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund and an expenditure of up to $50,000.00 from the Sanitary Bond Fund for the contract modification; and to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for the project. ($337,630.08)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

  33. FR-17 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology, on behalf of the Department of Columbus Water and Power (CWP), to enter into the sole source contract for annual software maintenance and support services with Hansen Banner, LLC in accordance with the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Code; and to authorize the expenditure of $797,680.36 from the Department of Technology, Information Service Operating Fund. ($797,680.36)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

  34. FR-18 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to apply for, accept, and enter into up to twenty-eight (28) Water Supply Revolving Account Loan Agreements with the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency and the Ohio Water Development Authority, during the Program Year 2027, for the design and/or construction of water distribution and supply system improvements; and to designate a repayment source for the loans. ($0.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

  35. FR-19 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify the sole source contract with K.N.S. Services, Inc., for the Columbus Water & Power Facilities Security Improvements Project; and to authorize the expenditure of $351,873.97 split between the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($351,873.97)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

  36. FR-20 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with The Righter Co., Inc. for the Wilson Bridge Booster Station Improvements 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 $1,285,050.00 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. ($1,287,050.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

  37. FR-21 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a planned contract modification with Resource International, Inc. for the Construction Administration/Construction Inspection Services 2026-2028 contract; 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; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $87,159.43 from the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund to pay for the project. ($87,159.43)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

  38. FR-22 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 Light Duty Vehicle Upfits for the Department of Public Utilities; and to authorize the expenditure of $65,000.00 within the Electricity Operating Fund. ($65,000.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

  39. FR-23 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 rental of construction equipment with operator for the Division of Water Reclamation; and to authorize the expenditure of $50,000.00 from the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund. ($50,000.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

  40. FR-24 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a professional services contract with EP Ferris and Associates, LLC for the Lakeview Avenue Area Water Line Improvements 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 approval of a loan from the Ohio Water Development Authority; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $446,666.00 from the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund. ($446,666.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

  41. CONSENT ACTIONS
  42. FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  43. CA-1 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: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  44. 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 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: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  45. CA-3 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: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  46. CA-4 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to modify the contract for the option to purchase Drug and Alcohol Testing with OhioHealth Corporation; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  47. CA-5 To modify the City’s contracting party from the City Auditor’s Office to the City Treasurer’s Office; to modify and extend the existing contract with G Treasury SS, LLC by one year for treasury management software services for the period of June 14, 2026 through June 13, 2027; to authorize the expenditure of $34,194.00 from the Treasurer's general fund budget appropriations; and to declare an emergency. ($34,194.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  48. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS: BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  49. CA-6 To determine that the written consent providing for the addition of certain property to the Grandview Crossing Community Authority’s district and that is owned or controlled by 810 Grandview LLC and the Grandview Crossing Community Authority 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 consent; to authorize the notice 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; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
    Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  50. CA-7 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: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  51. CA-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 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: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  52. CA-9 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: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  53. CA-10 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: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  54. CA-11 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a fourth amendment to the Tax Increment Finance Agreement dated July 12, 2012 with NRI Equity Land Investments, LLC to allow the City the ability to take additional legislative action related to community reinvestment areas pursuant to Sections 3735.65 through 3735.70 within the 3rd & Olentangy TIF area, which provides the opportunity to increase the number of affordable housing units therein; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  55. CA-12 To set forth a statement of municipal services and zoning conditions to be provided to the area contained in a proposed annexation (AN26-008) of 279.5± Acres in Brown and Norwich Townships to the city of Columbus as required by the Ohio Revised Code and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  56. NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR. WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  57. CA-13 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: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  58. CA-14 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: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  59. CA-15 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: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  60. CA-16 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
  61. CA-17 To authorize and direct the City Auditor to establish an auditor’s certificate in the amount of $100,000.00 for various expenditures for labor, materials, and equipment in conjunction with golf course and golf facility improvements within the Recreation and Parks Department; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation of $100,000.00 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2025 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the expenditure of $100,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($100,000.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  62. CA-18 To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Glaus, Pyle, Schomer, Burns and Dehaven, Inc. DBA GPD Group for the East Side Rail Trail Project; to authorize the expenditure of $390,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund and Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($390,000.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  63. CA-19 To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into a grant agreement with the Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) for the Alum Creek Trail - Ba’ Hai Assembly Preservation Project and accept a grant in the amount of $259,600.00 with a local match of $100,800.00; to authorize the appropriation of $259,600.00 in the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund; to authorize the transfer of $100,800.00 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2025 Capital Improvements Budget Ordinance; and to declare an emergency. ($360,400.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  64. CA-20 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: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  65. CA-21 To authorize the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to modify past, present and future contract(s) and purchase orders associated with the current lease agreement signed 12/05/2023 from Perry Pro Tech to US Bank National Association; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  66. WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, & LABOR: DORANS, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  67. CA-22 To authorize and direct the Director of the Department of Human Resources to enter into a grant agreement with the Ohio Department of Development and accept a grant in the amount of $26,429.00 for a TechCred Training Plan - Round 35; to authorize the appropriation of $26,429.00 in the General Government Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($26,429.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  68. CA-23 To authorize the City Clerk to enter into an advance payment grant agreement with Tech Corps Ohio, a non-profit corporation, in support of their 2026 TECHCORPShack Hackathon event; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure of $20,000.00 within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($20,000.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  69. HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  70. CA-24 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: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  71. PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. ROSS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  72. CA-25 To authorize the Director of Public Safety to modify the contract and fund Year 3 of a 5 Year maintenance agreement with Intrado Life & Safety, Inc (formally, Intrado Life & Safety Solutions Corporation) to continue the maintenance of the city's current 911 system pursuant to the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Code; to authorize an expenditure of $324,842.53 from Public Safety's General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($324,842.53)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  73. CA-26 To authorize the City Auditor to process an expenditure correction from the General Fund to the Division of Fire, 2023 BJA FY 23 COSSUP Grant Program; and to declare an emergency. ($210,851.94)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  74. HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: ROSS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  75. CA-27 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: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  76. CA-28 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: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  77. CA-29 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: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  78. CA-30 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into an unplanned modification of the HOME loan package with Homes on the Hill CDC; to authorize the additional expenditure in an amount up to $5,650.00 of 2023 HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) entitlement grant funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; and to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into an amended and revised commitment letter, loan agreement, promissory note, mortgage, restrictive covenant, with the Homes on the Hill CDC to construct a single family home; and declare emergency. ($5,650.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  79. CA-31 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a contract in an amount up to $20,000.00 with Evolved Plumbing and Mechanical, LLC, to provide residential emergency heating, plumbing, water and sewer, and electrical services as part of the Division of Housing’s Emergency Repair program; to authorize the expenditure in an amount up to $20,000.00 from the General Fund; to authorize expenditures prior to execution of the Purchase Order; and to declare an emergency. ($20,000.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  80. CA-32 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a contract in an amount up to $5,000.00 with Risner Stefany, DBA SVS Home Improvements & Design LLC, to provide residential emergency heating, plumbing, water and sewer, and electrical services as part of the Division of Housing’s Emergency Repair program; to authorize the expenditure of up to $5,000.00 from the General Fund; to authorize expenditures prior to execution of the Purchase Order; and to declare an emergency. ($5,000.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  81. CA-33 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a contract in an amount up to $5,000.00 with Hairston's Services LLC, to provide residential emergency heating, plumbing, water and sewer, and electrical services as part of the Division of Housing’s Emergency Repair program; to authorize the expenditure of up to $5,000.00 from the General Fund; to authorize expenditures prior to execution of the Purchase Order; and to declare an emergency. ($5,000.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  82. CA-34 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a not-for-profit service contract with LifeCare Alliance in an amount up to $155,000.00 for the purpose of assisting the Department of Development to administer home repair program services; to authorize the expenditure in an amount up to $155,000.00 within the General Fund budget; and to authorize payment of expenses starting April 1, 2026; and declare an emergency. ($155,000.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  83. CA-35 To authorize assessments for weed and solid waste removal on properties in violation of weed and solid waste regulations as set forth in the Columbus City Code; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  84. PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  85. CA-36 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: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  86. CA-37 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: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  87. CA-38 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: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  88. CA-39 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract for the option to purchase Pole Line Hardware with Reed City Power Line Supply Co.; 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.

  89. CA-40 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: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  90. CA-41 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: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  91. CA-42 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract with Southeastern Equipment Co, Inc for the purchase of two Articulating Wheel Loaders for the Department of Public Utilities; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash within the Sanitary Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize an appropriation of funds; to authorize an expenditure of up to $914,800.00 from the Sanitary Permanent Improvement Fund to pay for the equipment; to authorize the Department of Public Utilities to expend more than $100,000.00 against specific Universal Term Contracts in a fiscal year; and to declare an emergency. ($914,800.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  92. CA-43 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a planned contract modification for Construction Administration and Inspection Services with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for Lead Service Line Replacement-Part 3 Project; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation of funds in the Water System Reserve Fund; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation between the Water System Reserve Fund and the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $999,291.15 from the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund for the contract modification; and to declare an emergency. ($999,291.15)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  93. CA-44 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 Village of Lockbourne on the City’s southeast side for the Big Walnut Interceptor Lockbourne Subtrunk Canal Road Area Project; to contract for associated professional services needed for the acquisition of Real Estate; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Sanitary Bond Fund; to authorize an expenditure of up to $150,000.00 within the Sanitary Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($150,000.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  94. CA-45 To authorize the Director of Development, or authorized signee, on behalf of the Department of Public Utilities, to execute a Lease Agreement by and between the City and the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (‘SWACO”) for temporary use of office space located at 910 Dublin Road; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  95. RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  96. APPOINTMENTS
  97. CA-46 Appointment of Jake Wozniak, Treasurer and Deputy Chief Financial Officer, The Ohio State University, Office of Business and Finance, University Square South, 15 E. 15th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43201, to serve on the Columbus-Franklin County Finance Authority Board of Directors, replacing Christian Gonzalez, with a term expiration date of April 30, 2029. (resume attached)
    Appointment
    Action: Read and Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  98. CA-47 Appointment of Anna Teye-Kasongo, Affordable Housing Alliance of Central Ohio, 215 North Front Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215, to serve on the Development Commission, replacing Janeece Keyes-Shanklin, with a new term expiration date of June 11, 2028. (resume attached)
    Appointment
    Action: Read and Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  99. CA-48 Appointment of Joshua T. Cox, 1167 Perry Street, Columbus, Ohio 43201, to serve on the Development Commission, replacing Maria Manta Conroy, with a new term expiration date of June 11, 2028. (resume attached)
    Appointment
    Action: Read and Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  100. CA-49 Appointment of Lynette Santoro-Au, 2642 Medary Ave, Columbus, Ohio 43202, to serve on the Columbus Art Commission replacing Lisa McLymont with a new term expiration date of July 31, 2030. (resume attached)
    Appointment
    Action: Read and Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  101. CA-50 Appointment of Samantha Thune, 1098 Stanhope Dr, Columbus, Ohio 43221, to serve on the Columbus Art Commission replacing Greg Corbin with a term starting on July 1, 2026 and expiring July 31, 2031. (resume attached)
    Appointment
    Action: Read and Approved Passed

    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.

  102. 0921-2026 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: Approved Passed

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

  103. 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

  104. Untitled item
  105. 0121X-2026 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: Adopted as Amended Passed

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

  106. Council President Hardin stated "There is one correction to the May 11th journal referenced by the City Clerk. Zoning Ordinances 0290-2026, 0291-2026, 1035-2026 and 1036-2026 inadvertently appeared as First Read items on the 5/11/2026 agenda; however, they had a First Reading on 4/20/2026."