Columbus City Council
TL;DR
Columbus City Council held its regular meeting on November 16, 2026, approving 70 ordinances and resolutions on first reading, including major utility rate increases for water, sewer, electric, and stormwater services effective January 2027, significant infrastructure contracts for water treatment plant upgrades totaling millions in spending, and community development grants. The council also approved zoning changes and variances for several properties and authorized employee health insurance funding of over $280 million for 2027.
Key Decisions
- Utility Rate Increases (Water, Sewer, Electric, Stormwater) Passed on first reading
- Employee Health Insurance Appropriation for 2027 Passed on first reading
- Jackson Pike Water Treatment Plant Upgrades Passed on first reading
- Community Development Grants Passed on first reading
- Property Rezoning and Variances Passed on first reading
Agenda
- REGULAR MEETING NO. 51 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, NOVEMBER 16, 2026 at 5:00 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
- CALL TO ORDER
- ROLL CALL
- READING AND DISPOSAL OF THE JOURNAL
- ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE JOURNAL
- COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS RECEIVED BY CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
- RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION
- ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
- FIRST READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION
- FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- FR-1 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology, on behalf of the Departments of Finance and Management and Public Service, to enter into a contract with Tritech Software Systems, a CentralSquare company, for maintenance and support of the CentralSquare (Lucity) Work and Asset Management Systems in accordance with the provisions of sole source procurement of the Columbus City Codes; and to authorize the expenditure of $53,701.07 from the Department of Technology, Information Services operating fund. ($53,701.07)Ordinance
- FR-2 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology (DoT), on behalf of the Mayor's Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI), to renew a contract for the annual hosting subscription, maintenance, and support of the B2GNow software; and to authorize the expenditure of $132,849.15 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating Fund. ($132,849.15)Ordinance
- FR-3 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to renew a contract with Granicus, LLC for the 311 Service Request Management System, OneView; and to authorize an expenditure from the Information Services Operating Fund. ($164,525.34)Ordinance
- FR-4 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase AEDs and accessories with Zoll Medical Corporation; to waive the provisions of competitive bidding; and to authorize the expenditure of $1.00. ($1.00)Ordinance
- FR-5 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to modify and extend a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Bill Presentment Services with Level One LLC. ($0.00)Ordinance
- FR-6 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to enter into a contract with Brown Enterprise Solutions, LLC for the purchase of Red Sky MyE911 Client and E911 Anywhere Service; and to authorize the expenditure of $47,836.00 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating fund. ($47,836.00)Ordinance
- FR-7 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology, on behalf of the Department of Public Safety, to enter into a sole source contract with Orion Communications, Inc. for the Workforce Management System; to authorize the expenditure of $68,760.00 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating Fund. ($68,760.00)Ordinance
- FR-8 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Facilities Management Division, to enter into contract with General Temperature Control Incorporated for (3) mini split heat pumps to be installed at Fire Station 24, 1585 Morse Rd. Columbus, OH 43229; to authorize the transfer and expenditure of $58,775.00 from the General Permanent Improvement Fund (GPIF). ($58,775.00)Ordinance
- FR-9 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to modify the professional services agreement with OST Inc. for consulting services through the State of Ohio’s Managed Services Provider contract by the extension of purchase order for one year to January 8, 2028. ($0.00)Ordinance
- FR-10 To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Rental and Maintenance of Portable Toilets with United Rentals (North America) Inc; and to authorize the expenditure of $1.00. ($1.00)Ordinance
- ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS: BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- FR-11 To authorize the additional expenditure of an amount up to $45,000.00 pursuant to the Annexation Agreement with the Board of Trustees of Franklin Township authorized by Ordinance Numbers 2529-2013 and 0362-2026; and to authorize the transfer in appropriation in an amount up to $44,200.00 between object classes. ($45,000.00)Ordinance
- FR-12 To authorize the transfer in an amount up to $250,000.00 from the Department of Development to the Office of Diversity and Inclusion in order to support the funding of an RFQ for the Power of One program; and to authorize the Auditor’s Office to create an ACPO in the amount of $250,000.00 that will be referenced in a future piece of legislation once the award has been made for the forthcoming RFQ. ($250,000.00)Ordinance
- FR-13 To authorize the Director of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion to enter into a grant agreement with the Nationwide Children's Hospital Foundation in an amount not to exceed $41,000.00; to authorize the transfer of funds from the Department of Development to the Office of Diversity and Inclusion in an amount up to $41,000.00; to authorize the expenditure in an amount up to $41,000.00; and to authorize the advancement of funds on a pre-determined schedule. ($41,000.00)Ordinance
- FR-14 To amend Ordinance No. 1870-2026, approved by Columbus City Council on June 29, 2026, for the purpose of revising the 90-day period needed to execute the City of Columbus Jobs Creation Tax Credit Agreement, to 90 days after passage from this ordinance. ($0.00)Ordinance
- FR-15 To amend Ordinance No. 1871-2026, approved by Columbus City Council on June 29, 2026, for the purpose of revising the 90-day period needed to execute the City of Columbus Enterprise Zone Agreement, to 90 days after passage from this ordinance. ($0.00)Ordinance
- FR-16 To authorize the City Auditor to appropriate $50,000.00 from the unappropriated balance of the Neighborhoods Initiative Subfund; to authorize the expenditure of $50,000.00, or so much thereof as may be needed, to fund an RFP for the Columbus LGBTQ+ Affairs Commission; and to create an ACPO. ($50,000.00)Ordinance
- PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- FR-17 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 Livingston Avenue and College Avenue Project. ($0.00)Resolution
- FR-18 To authorize the City Attorney to file complaints in order to immediately appropriate and accept the remaining fee simple and lesser real estate necessary to timely complete the Broad Street Phase 2 Project and to authorize an expenditure of Four Hundred Ninety-Two Thousand and Fifty-Two dollars. ($492,052.00)Ordinance
- FR-19 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents necessary to grant revocable encroachment easements to multiple property owners along the Livingston Avenue corridor. ($0.00)Ordinance
- FR-20 To dedicate a tract of real property owned by the City of Columbus as road right-of-way; and to name said public right-of way as Sancus Boulevard. ($0.00)Ordinance
- FR-21 To accept various deeds for parcels of real property to be used as road right-of-way; to dedicate these parcels as public rights-of-way; and to name said rights-of-way as public roadways as described within this Ordinance. ($0.00)Ordinance
- FR-22 To dedicate a 0.231 ± acre tract of real property as public right-of-way; and to name said parcel Capri Lane. ($0.00)Ordinance
- FR-23 To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents necessary for the transfer of 0.076 acre portion of right-of-way located near 135 Spruce Street to NWD Investments, LLC. ($0.00)Ordinance
- NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR. WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- FR-24 To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to accept a grant in the amount of $40,000.00 and enter into an agreement with the Franklin County Department of Job and Family Services to provide salary support for Rec Aides administering Afterschool Rec Club; to appropriate to $40,000.00 the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund. ($40,000.00)Ordinance
- FR-25 To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to accept a grant in the amount of $95,503.70 and enter into an agreement with the Ohio Attorney General to provide illegal dumping clean-up services and educational signate at Island View Nature Preserve; to appropriate to $95,503.70 the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund. ($95,503.70)Ordinance
- FR-26 To authorize the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to enter into a grant agreement with Eastland Development for Growth and Equity Incorporation (EDGE, Inc.) in support of the Eastland for Everyone Plan implementation; to authorize an expenditure from the General Fund; to authorize the payment of food and non-alcoholic beverage; and to allow advance funding per a predetermined schedule. ($150,000.00)Ordinance
- FR-27 To authorize the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to enter into a grant agreement with Hilltop Rise Economic Community Development Corporation in support of the Envision Hilltop Plan implementation; and to authorize the expenditure from the General Fund; and to authorize the payment of reasonable food and non-alcoholic beverage expenses; and to allow advance funding per a pre-determined schedule. ($125,000.00)Ordinance
- FR-28 To authorize the Director of Neighborhoods to extend an existing grant agreement with Hilltop Rise Economic Community Development Corporation through March 31, 2027; and to authorize the use of any remaining funds unspent existing on the purchase. ($0.00)Ordinance
- WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, & LABOR: DORANS, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- FR-29 To make appropriations for 12 months, January 2027 ending December 2027, for the funding of the City employee insurance programs; to authorize the Director of the Department of Human Resources to make payments from said appropriations. ($301,030,000.00)Ordinance
- FR-30 To authorize the Director of the Human Resources Department to modify the contract with Community Insurance Company dba Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield to add funding, and to provide all eligible employees medical, and eligible terminated participants with COBRA coverage from January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2027; to authorize the expenditure of $205,820,000.00 from the Employee Benefits Fund, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the costs of said contract and PCORI fees. ($205,820,000.00)Ordinance
- FR-31 To authorize the Director of the Human Resources Department to modify the contract with CaremarkPCS Health, L.L.C., and Employers Health Purchasing Corporation to add funding, and to provide all eligible employees and eligible COBRA participants with pharmacy services from January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2027; to authorize the expenditure of $75,800,000.00 from the Employee Benefits Fund, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the costs of said contract. ($75,800,000.00)Ordinance
- FR-32 To authorize the Director of the Department of Human Resources to enter into contract modification(s) with Community Insurance Company dba Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield to add services facilitating plan administration of claims and utilization, so long as such modifications carry no fiscal impact to the City. ($0.00)Ordinance
- HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- FR-33 To authorize the Board of Health to modify an existing contract with Knupp & Watson & Wallman Inc for providing sexual health outreach campaign services; and to authorize the expenditures to cover these modifications from the 2026-2027 ODH EHE Grant. ($100,000.00)Ordinance
- FR-34 To authorize the Board of Health to modify an existing contract with The Ohio State University Hospitals for HIV-related laboratory services, for the provision of services allowable under the Health grant funds, for persons with HIV or AIDS in central Ohio for the period of March 1, 2026, through February 28, 2027; and to authorize the expenditure of $25,000.00 from the Health grant funds. ($25,000.00)Ordinance
- PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. ROSS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- FR-35 To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to sell to Firefighter Patrick Lathem, for the sum of $1.00, a Bomb Squad canine with the registered name "Reesa", which has no further value to the Division of Fire; and to waive the provisions of the Columbus City Code, Sale of City-Owned Personal Property. ($1.00)Ordinance
- FR-36 To authorize the City Attorney’s Office to maintain and replenish escrow accounts with the Franklin County Recorder, Delaware County Recorder, and Pickaway County Recorder for payment of recording and related fees; to establish authorized maximum balances for such accounts; and to provide for administration and reconciliation of the accounts. ($0.00)Ordinance
- HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: ROSS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- FR-37 To authorize the expenditure of up to $279,500.00 of HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) entitlement 2024 grant funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a commitment letter, loan agreement, promissory note, mortgage, restrictive covenant; and to authorize the City, through the Department of Development, to act as a lender for this project with the Gertrude Wood Community Foundation to construct a single family home located at 955 Miller Avenue. ($279,500.00)Ordinance
- FR-38 To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a modification of a grant agreement with The Broad Street Presbyterian Church of Columbus Ohio to extend the term end date from December 31, 2026 to December 31, 2027. ($0.00)Ordinance
- PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- FR-39 To authorize the Director of Columbus Water and Power to enter into a construction contract with BLD Services, LLC, for the Later Lining - Blueprint Clintonville 3 Project 1; to appropriate funds within the Sanitary Revolving 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 $10,407,206.90 from the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund and the Sanitary Bond Fund to pay for the project. ($10,407,206.90)Ordinance
- FR-40 To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract modification for Construction Administration and Inspection Services with Hatch Associates Consultants, Inc., for the Lateral Lining - Blueprint Clintonville 3 Project 1; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $1,560,000.00 from the Water Pollution Control Loan 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. ($1,560,000.00)Ordinance
- FR-41 To authorize the Director of Columbus Water & Power to enter into a construction contract with Kenmore Construction Co., Inc. for the Jackson Pike A-Plant Secondary Clarifier Electrical Upgrades project; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $32,165,000.00 within the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund to pay for the contract; 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 $2,000.00 from the Sanitary Bond Fund to pay the Department of Public Service for prevailing wage services. ($32,167,000.00)Ordinance
- FR-42 To authorize the Director of Columbus Water & Power to renew the contract with Resource International, Inc. for Work and Asset Management (WAM) database and system administrative support; to authorize the transfer of $99,984.57 from within the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds; and to authorize the expenditure of $99,984.57 split between the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($99,984.57)Ordinance
- FR-43 To authorize the Director of Columbus Water & Power to modify and increase funding for a professional engineering services contract with Wade Trim, Inc. for the Jackson Pike Waste Water Treatment Plant A-Plant Secondary Clarifier Electrical Upgrades & Miscellaneous Improvements project; to appropriate funds in 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 an expenditure of up to $2,378,384.05 from the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund to pay for the contract modification. ($2,378,384.05)Ordinance
- FR-44 To authorize the Director of Columbus Water & Power to modify and increase the contract with Ascension Construction Solutions, LLC for the Jackson Pike A-Plant Secondary Clarifier Electrical Upgrades & Miscellaneous Improvements project; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for this project; to appropriate funds within the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $2,062,992.05 from the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund to pay for the project. ($2,062,992.05)Ordinance
- FR-45 To authorize the Director of Columbus Water and Power to modify and renew the contract with Quasar Energy Group LLC for the transport and application of biosolids for the Division of Water Reclamation; and to authorize the expenditure of $1,400,000.00 from the Sewer Operating Sanitary Fund. ($1,400,000.00)Ordinance
- FR-46 To authorize the Director of Columbus Water and Power to modify an existing sole source agreement with Johnson Controls Fire Protection LP for life safety system maintenance services; and to authorize the expenditure of $172,000.00 from within the Water Operating Fund. ($172,000.00)Ordinance
- FR-47 To authorize the Director of Columbus Water and Power to modify and increase the contract with BBCO Design LLC, for the Space Planning Study Project; to provide funding for the purchase of design services; to authorize the transfer of $225,000.00 within the Electricity Operating Fund; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $225,000.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund to pay for the contract modification. ($225,000.00)Ordinance
- FR-48 To authorize the Director of Columbus Water & Power to enter into a contract modification with PRIME AE Group, Inc. for the Construction Administration/Construction Inspection Services 2026-2028 contract; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Storm Sewer Bond Fund; and to expend up to $124,248.02 from the Sanitary Bond Fund for the modification. ($124,248.02)Ordinance
- FR-49 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into contract with Utility Truck & Equipment, Inc. for the purchase of two line trucks for Columbus Water & Power; and to authorize the expenditure of $778,398.00 from within the Electricity Operating Fund. ($778,398.00)Ordinance
- FR-50 To authorize the Director of Columbus Water & Power to renew an existing contract with Woolpert, Inc. for Geographic Information System (GIS) professional services. ($0.00)Ordinance
- FR-51 To authorize the Director of Columbus Water & Power to modify the contract with Invizions, Inc. for Electrical Substation and Electrical Maintenance Services; to authorize the transfer of $500,000.00 within the Electricity Operating Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of $600,000.00 from within the Electricity Operating Fund. ($600,000.00)Ordinance
- FR-52 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 with Buckeye Elm Contracting LLC to provide services to identify, clean-up and dispose of hazardous and non-hazardous waste; to authorize the transfer of $400,000.00 from within the Electricity Operating Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of $400,000.00 from within the Electricity Operating Fund. ($400,000.00)Ordinance
- FR-53 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 one sewer combination truck for Columbus Water & Power; and to authorize the expenditure of $621,044.77 from within the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund. ($621,044.77)Ordinance
- FR-54 To authorize the Director of Columbus Water and Power to modify and renew the contract with Synagro Central, LLC to provide liquid land application of biosolids for the Division of Water Reclamation, and to authorize the expenditure of $400,000.00 from the Sewer Operating Sanitary Fund. ($400,000.00)Ordinance
- FR-55 To authorize the Director of the Department of Columbus Water & Power to enter into a construction contract with Harold J. Becker Company, Inc. for the Jackson Pike Water Reclamation Plant Skimmings Concentration and Sludge Control Buildings Roof Replacement project; to make this contract approval contingent upon the loan being approved; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $2,155,200.00 from the Sanitary-Fresh Water Market Rate Program Fund for the contract; and to authorize a transfer and expenditure of up to $2,000.00 within the Sanitary Bond Fund to pay for the prevailing wage services for the project. ($2,157,200.00)Ordinance
- FR-56 To authorize the Director of Columbus Water and Power to modify the contract with Phinney Industrial Roofing Services & Maintenance, LLC for roofing maintenance services at the Division of Water facilities; and to authorize the expenditure of $30,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund. ($30,000.00)Ordinance
- FR-57 To authorize the Director of Columbus Water & Power to enter into a professional services contract with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. for the RTU Replacement Project; to authorize the Director of Columbus Water & Power to apply for and accept a loan from the Ohio Water Development Authority Direct Loan Program for the RTU Replacement Project; 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 $2,204,118.93 from the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund. ($2,204,118.93)Ordinance
- FR-58 To authorize the Director of Columbus Water and Power to enter into a professional engineering services contract with Brown and Caldwell, for the Overall Engineering Consultant Services for the Wastewater Treatment Facilities Upgrade - General Program #6; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation within the Sanitary Bond Fund; and to authorize an expenditure up to $1,200,000.00 from the Sanitary Bond Fund. ($1,200,000.00)Ordinance
- FR-59 To authorize the Director of Columbus Water & Power to negotiate and enter into a contract for purchase power; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes; and to authorize the expenditure of $1.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund. ($1.00)Ordinance
- FR-60 To authorize the Director of Columbus Water and Power to modify a service contract with LOTO Lighthouse, LLC for HECA and energy control procedure development services; and to authorize the expenditure of $200,000.00 from the 2026 Division of Water Operating Fund. ($200,000.00)Ordinance
- RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- WYCHE
- FR-61 To amend various sections of Chapter 1147 of the Columbus City Codes, to enact new sanitary sewer service rates for the year beginning January 1, 2027; and to expand eligibility for income-qualified and eligible senior customer discount programs, and to repeal the existing sections being amended. ($0.00)Ordinance
- FR-62 To amend various sections of Chapter 1105 of the Columbus City Codes, to enact new water rates and charges for the year beginning January 1, 2027; to enact a new high demand water surcharge for commercial customers; to expand eligibility for income-qualified and eligible senior customer discount programs; and to repeal the existing sections being amended.Ordinance
- FR-63 To amend Sections 1149.07 and 1149.08 of the Columbus City Codes, to enact new Stormwater fees for the year beginning January 1, 2027, and to repeal the existing Sections being amended. ($0.00)Ordinance
- FR-64 To amend Chapter 1163 of the Columbus City Codes to enact new electric service rates for the year beginning January 1, 2027; to authorize the Director of Columbus Water and Power to expand eligibility for income-qualified and eligible senior customer discount programs; and to repeal the existing sections being amended.Ordinance
- ZONING: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- REZONINGS/AMENDMENTS
- FR-65 To rezone 5097 N. HAMILTON RD. (43230), being 11± acres located on the west side of North Hamilton Road, 725± feet north of Broadview Road, From: L-C-4, Limited Commercial District, To: L-ARLD, Limited Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z24-043).Ordinance
- VARIANCES
- FR-66 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 5230 RENNER RD. (43228), to allow an eating and drinking establishment with reduced parking in the M-2, Manufacturing District (Council Variance #CV26-061).Ordinance
- FR-67 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.02, R-rural district; 3332.06, R-rural area district requirements; and 3332.21, Building lines, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 6733 MAPLE CANYON AVE. (43229), to allow a two-unit dwelling development with reduced development standards in the R, Rural District (Council Variance #CV26-059).Ordinance
- FR-68 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 34.E.20.100.A, Uses, Use Table; 34.E.90.090.C, Regional Activity Center (RAC), Building Placement; 34.E.90.090.F, Regional Activity Center, (RAC), Facade; 34.E.20.090.G, Regional Activity Center, (RAC), On-Site Parking; and 34.F.040.030.A.1.a, Procedures for Large Sites, Site Plan for Large Development Sites, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 5803 CHANTRY DR. (43232), to allow light industrial uses with reduced development standards in the RAC, Regional Activity Center District (Council Variance #CV26-006).Ordinance
- CONSENT ACTIONS
- RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION:
- REMY
- CA-1 To recognize the 2026 Mauritania Day celebration and honor Columbus' Mauritanian community and the Mauritanian Network for Human Rights in the United States.Ceremonial Resolution
- FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- CA-2 To authorize and direct the City Auditor to authorize payment to Pitney Bowes Inc. per invoices approved by the Department Director (or designee) in an amount not to exceed $30,748.20 from Mail Services Operating Budget Fund; and to authorize the transfer of $11,448.60 between object classes within the Mail Services Operating Budget; and to declare an emergency. ($30,748.20)Ordinance
- CA-3 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management on behalf of the Fleet Management Division to purchase aftermarket snow plow parts from Dexter Drier Company dba The Dexter Company; to authorize the expenditure of $66,146.02 from the Fleet Management Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($66,146.02)Ordinance
- CA-4 To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Office of Construction Management, to modify and increase the architectural / engineering services agreement with BBCO Design LLC; for the 2026 Data Center West Facility Upgrades project; and to authorize an expenditure up to $154,660.00 within the Information Services Capital Projects Fund. ($154,660.00)Ordinance
- CA-5 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to purchase an additional ten (10) Ford Police Interceptor SUV cruisers for a total of thirty-three (33) cruisers at no additional cost under previously provided authorization under Ordinance No. 2169-2026 for the purchase of twenty-three (23) cruisers, among other equipment; to authorize the establishment of additional purchase orders, as necessary, for said acquisition; to authorize the association of all general budget reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate purchase order(s); and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)Ordinance
- CA-6 To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to establish various purchase orders for generator preventative maintenance and repair from Engine Energy and Automation LLC, on behalf of the Fleet Management Division, per the terms and conditions of previously established Universal Term Contracts; to authorize the expenditure of $15,000.00 from the Fleet Management Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($15,000.00)Ordinance
- CA-7 To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to renew a contract with Brown Enterprise Solutions, LLC for Juniper Care Services; to authorize an expenditure from the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($83,160.00)Ordinance