Legislation

To honor and recognize the 190th Anniversary of Second Baptist Church of Columbus

To honor and celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Columbus Black Nurses Association

To honor and celebrate Overseer Michael D. Reeves Sr.’s 50th pastoral anniversary

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter into a contract with Grayshift LLC DBA Magnet Forensics LLC, to renew digital licenses and procure additional software licenses; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of $354,999.68 from the Law Enforcement Contraband Seizure Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($354,999.68)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents necessary to release easements over property owned south of Spruce Street, east of Kilbourne Street, north of Vine Street, and west of Armstrong Street, Columbus Ohio 43215, Franklin County, and within the property lines as shown within an attached exhibit, to allow for the property to clear title, at the request of NWD HP 2, LLC. ($0.00)

To authorize the Executive Director of the Civil Service Commission, on behalf of the Department of Public Safety, to establish a contract modification with OhioHealth Corporation dba OhioHealth Employer Services, LLC to allow for additional services to be included within the contract for Police-Fire Surgeon Pre-Employment Physical and/or Cardiovascular Screening of Police and Fire Candidates; to authorize and direct the City Auditor to authorize the payment for such services for all past, present and future charges per invoices approved by the Civil Service Commission Executive Director in accordance with the terms of the contract modification in an amount not to exceed $3,360.00 from the General Fund; to acknowledge receipt of a "Then and Now" Certificate; and to declare an emergency. ($3,360.00)

To authorize the City Auditor to transfer $187,500.00 in appropriation authority between Object Classes within the Civil Service Commission General Fund Budget, to authorize the Executive Director of the Civil Service Commission to enter into an advance payment grant agreement with Aspyr, a not-for-profit organization for the purpose of administering the 2027-2028 EDGE Program; and to authorize the expenditure of $300,000.00 from the General Fund. ($300,000.00)

To authorize the transfer of funds within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to enter into contract with CHA Consulting Inc. for the Intersection - Kimberly Pk N at Kimberly Pk E project; and to authorize the expenditure of $300,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund to pay for contract. ($300,000.00)

Notice/Advertisement Title: Financial Review Advisory Committee Report Hearing Contact Name: Jean-Philippe Dorval Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-2898 Contact Email Address: jpdorval@columbus.gov

Notice/Advertisement Title: Public Utilities Notice: Department of Public Utilities - Industrial Wastewater Discharge Permits Contact Name: Michael Merz, Pretreatment Analyst Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-1942 or 614-645-5876 Contact Email Address: mbmerz@columbus.gov or pretreatment@columbus.gov

Notice/Advertisement Title: Public Utilities and Sustainability Committee: Data Centers Legislative Package Hearing Minutes Contact Name: Chelsea Golterman Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-3091 Contact Email Address: CLGolterman@columbus.gov

Notice/Advertisement Title: RECAP: Public Hearing - Zone In Phase II: Proposed Zoning Districts Contact Name: Kevin McCain Contact Telephone Number: (614) 645-5829 Contact Email Address: kbmccain@columbus.gov

Notice/Advertisement Title: LGBTQ+ Commission Meeting 9/16/2026 Draft Meeting Minutes Contact Name: Raven Ho Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-9692 Contact Email Address: rvho@columbus.gov

Notice/Advertisement Title: City Council Zoning Agenda for September 28, 2026 Contact Name: Gretchen D. James Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-1654 Contact Email Address: gdjames@columbus.gov

Notice/Advertisement Title: Communications09162026 Contact Email Address: RSBrown@columbus.gov

To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish purchase orders with the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) for the purchase of compressed natural gas (CNG) for fueling use by City of Columbus vehicles; to authorize the expenditure of $150,000.00 from the Fleet Management Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($150,000.00)

To amend sections 179.03, 179.04 and 3902.02 and to repeal the existing versions of sections 179.03, 179.04, and 3902.02 of the Columbus City Codes to clarify the enabling provisions of the Columbus LGBTQ+ Affairs Commission. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to renew a contract with Brown Enterprise Solutions, LLC for Docusign subscription and support services; to authorize an expenditure from the Department of Technology, Information Services Fund and the Columbus Public Health Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($146,176.30)

To adopt a new Fee Schedule for the Department of Public Service, Infrastructure Transportation Construction Inspection Fees, to be effective on Monday, January 4, 2027. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of Columbus Water and Power to enter into a professional engineering services contract with Brown and Caldwell. for the Sludge Line Improvements project; to authorize the appropriation of funds within the Water Supply 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 $1,322,800.00 from the Water Supply Revolving Loan Fund for the contract. ($1,322,800.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Building and Zoning Services to modify the document conversion services contract with 3SG Plus, LLC.; to extend the contract term date from November 30, 2026 to November 30, 2027; and to authorize an expenditure from the Development Services Fund. ($51,000.00)

To authorize and direct the City Auditor to authorize payment to Hairston’s Services LLC per invoices approved by the Department Director (or designee) in an amount not to exceed $15,200.00; and to declare an emergency. ($15,200.00)

To celebrate the life of Theodore “Teddy” Franklin Corey and to extend our sincerest condolences to his family and friends

Notice/Advertisement Title: 2026 Wage Threshold Hearing Contact Name: Jean-Philippe Dorval Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-2898 Contact Email Address: jpdorval@columbus.gov