Legislation

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with Strawser Paving Company Inc. for the removal and replacement of concrete for the Division of Water Reclamation, to authorize the transfer of $451,942.22 between object classes within the Sewer Operating Fund, and to authorize the expenditure of $451,942.22 from the Sewer Operating Sanitary Fund. ($451,942.22)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a not-for-profit service contract with the Neighborhood Design Center (NDC) in an amount up to $318,000.00 to manage all aspects of the Power of One - Corridor and Parcel Intervention Program and provide design assistance and general management to the NCR districts; to authorize the expenditure of up to $318,000.00 from the 2025 General Fund Budget; and to declare an emergency. ($318,000.00)

To recognize Lisa Boggs’ 100th Lunch Time Clean-up of Sullivant Avenue and celebrate her as a leader of the Hilltop Neighborhood

To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement budget; to authorize the Director of the Public Service Department to enter into contract with Strawser Paving Co., Inc. for the Resurfacing - 2025 Project 1 project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $12,929,493.57 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund for the project; and to declare an emergency. ($12,929,493.57)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a grant agreement in an amount up to $110,000.00 with Columbus State Community College to provide financial support for their Small Business Development Center staff; to authorize the transfer and expenditure of up to $110,000.00 from the General Fund; to advance funding per a predetermined schedule; and to declare an emergency. ($110,000.00)

To rezone 3812 E. POWELL RD. (43035), being 1.49± acres located on the west side of East Powell Road, 320± feet east of Worthington Road, From: R, Rural District, To: L-C-4, Limited Commercial District (Rezoning #Z25-039).

To authorize the City Auditor to appropriate the sum of $119,412.15 within the General Fund Income Tax Set Aside Subfund; to authorize and direct the City Auditor to transfer an amount not to exceed $477,648.60 within the General Fund; to authorize and direct the City Auditor to make a payment not to exceed a total of $597,060.75 in accordance with the Jobs Growth Incentive (JGI) Program for the one (1) remaining JGI agreement for which the employer (The Ohio State University) has met all of the requirements set forth in their JGI agreement but has not been paid and thus is eligible to receive their payment for tax year 2024 (also calendar year and/or report year) in 2024; to authorize the expenditure not to exceed of $597,060.75 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($597,060.75)

To rezone 3654 OLENTANGY RIVER RD. (43214), being 3.50± acres located on the east side of Olentangy River Road, 150± feet north of Colonial Parkway, From: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District, To: L-AR-3, Limited Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z25-032).

To amend Ordinance No. 1533-2025, approved by Columbus City Council on June 23, 2025 for the purpose of revising the 90-day period needed to execute the amendment to the City of Columbus Enterprise Zone Agreement, to 90 days after passage from this ordinance. ($0.00)

To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.039, R-4 residential district; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.15, R-4 area district requirements; 3332.18(D), Basis of computing area; 3332.25(B), Maximum side yard required; 3332.26, Minimum side yard permitted; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 110 CHICAGO AVE. (43222), to allow a two-unit dwelling and a single-unit dwelling on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-4, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-013).

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a Housing Development Agreement (HDA) with D.R. Horton-Indiana LLC for the Lansdowne Farm and Orchard Lakes Development Projects; to repeal Ordinance No. 0423-2025. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of Development or his designee, on behalf of the Department of Public Utilities, to execute those documents necessary to enter into a Lease Agreement by and between the City, CDDC Holdings 37, LTD, and the RiverSouth Authority (“RSA”) as may be required; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $4,819,120.00 from the Water Operating Fund; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $1,608,340.00 from the Stormwater Operating Fund; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $ 5,372,540.00 from the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund;; and to declare an emergency. ($11,800,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to enter into advance payment grant agreements with non-profit organizations in support of the 2025 New American Integration Seed Grants; to authorize an expenditure from the General Fund; to authorize the payment of non-food related program expenses incurred on or after December 1, 2025; to authorize the expenditure of funds for reasonable food and/or non-alcoholic beverage costs incurred after the effective date of the ordinance; and to declare an emergency. ($49,999.60)

To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into contract with DXP Enterprises, Inc. for the purchase and delivery of two Wemco model C3 pumps for the Division of Water Reclamation; and to authorize the expenditure of $72,260.34 from the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund. ($72,260.34)

Notice/Advertisement Title: Northeast Area Commission Special Meeting 12/6/2025 Contact Name: Devin Deal Contact Telephone Number: 614-715-3597 Contact Email Address: dddeal@columbus.gov

To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Office of Construction Management; to renew and increase the contract with Setterlin Building Company, for the Professional Construction Services - Task Order Basis project; for various Department of Public Safety tasks; to authorize a transfer and expenditure up to $32,211.85 within the Safety G.O. Bonds Fund; and to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvements Budget. ($32,211.85)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety, on behalf of the Division of Fire, to modify all contracts and agreements with Phoenix Safety Outfitters LLC by assigning past, present, and future contracts and agreements to Fire Acquisition Company LLC dba Phoenix Safety Outfitters; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3311.28(a), Less objectionable uses, 3312.21(D), Landscaping and screening; 3312.25, Maneuvering; 3312.27, Parking setback line; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3321.05, Vision clearance; 3363.24, Building lines in an M-manufacturing district; 3363.27(b)(2), Height and area regulations, and 3363.41(A), Storage, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1037 RIDGE ST. (43215), to allow reduced development standards for limited manufacturing and storage uses in the L-M, Limited Manufacturing District (Council Variance #CV24-146).

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute a HOME Agreement, Subordination Agreement of a HOME Agreement, Assignment and Assumption Agreement, and/or amend an existing restrictive covenant with North Central Owner, LLC; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00).

To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into agreements with Norfolk Southern Railway Company relative to the Arterial Street Rehabilitation - Williams Road Corridor - Scioto River to South Hamilton Road project; to authorize the encumbrance and expenditure of up to $12,500.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($12,500.00)

To rezone 1037 RIDGE ST. (43215), being 1.04± acres located on the south side of Ridge Street, 200± feet west of Waterman Avenue, From: AR-O, Apartment-Office District, To: L-M, Limited Manufacturing District (Rezoning #Z24-063).

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Elite Excavating Co. of Ohio, Inc., for the Jermain Drive Area Water Line Improvements Project; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $5,809,493.25 from the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund for the contract; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for the project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $2,000.00 from the Water Bond Fund to pay for prevailing wage services. ($5,811,493.25)

To authorize and direct the Administrative and Presiding Judge of the Franklin County Municipal Court to accept a grant award from the Ohio Attorney General; to appropriate $12,206.07 from the unappropriated balance of the general government grant fund to the Franklin County Municipal Court. ($12,206.07)

To authorize expenditures in an amount up to $12,060.00 within the 2021 HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) grant and $152,929.00 within the 2023 HOME grant; and authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a HOME commitment letter, loan agreement, promissory note, mortgage, and restrictive covenant with individual homebuyers who access the American Dream Downpayment Assistance (ADDI) program. ($164,989.00)