Legislation

To authorize the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to enter into a non-profit grant agreement with St. Stephen’s Community Services, Inc. dba St. Stephen’s Community House; to authorize the expenditures up to $38,558.00 from the Department of Neighborhoods General Fund; to authorize the payment of reasonable food and non-alcoholic beverage expenses; to authorize the payment of expenses starting September 1, 2025; and to declare an emergency. ($38,558.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter into a contract with 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 $201,770.64 from the Law Enforcement Contraband Seizure Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($201,770.64)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to enter into a non-profit grant agreement with Student Success Stores; and to authorize the expenditure up to $20,000.00 from the Department of Neighborhoods General Fund. ($20,000.00)

To rezone 3355 REFUGEE RD. (43232), being 9.03± acres located on the south side of Refugee Road, 1,800± feet east of Winchester Pike, From: L-C-4, Limited Commercial District, To: AR-1, Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z24-056).

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to execute those documents necessary to transfer ownership of a waterline to Columbus State Community College, Columbus, Ohio; to authorize the waiver of the requirements of City Code for the sale of City-owned personal property; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To set forth a statement of municipal services and zoning conditions to be provided to the area contained in a proposed annexation (AN25-019) of 1.9± Acres in Mifflin Township to the city of Columbus as required by the Ohio Revised Code and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to modify the contract with Vertiv Corporation; and to authorize the expenditure of $25,000.00 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating Fund. ($25,000.00)

To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.037, R-2F residential district; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.14, R-2F area district requirements; 3332.19, Fronting; 3332.26, Minimum side yard permitted; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 769 S. 17TH ST. (43206), to allow a single-unit dwelling and a two-unit dwelling on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-132).

To authorize and direct the City Auditor to authorize payment to the Columbus Museum of Art per invoice approved by the Department of Neighborhoods Director (or designee) in an amount not to exceed $7,942.00 from the general fund; and to declare an emergency. ($7,942.00)

To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.38(H), Private garage; and 3332.38(G), Private garage, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 910 MOHAWK ST. (43206), to allow habitable space above a detached garage with an increased height in the R-2F, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-060).

To accept the application (AN25-010) of Mifflin Township for the annexation of certain territory containing 14.0± acres in Mifflin Township and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To authorize and direct the Public Safety Director of the City of Columbus to accept a grant award through the FY26 Law Enforcement Diversion Program from the Ohio Attorney General’s Office; to authorize an appropriation of $58,750.00 from the unappropriated balance of the General Government Grant Fund to the Division of Police to cover the costs associated with the FY26 Law Enforcement Diversion Program; and to declare an emergency. ($58,750.00)

To authorize the Public Safety Director to enter into a contract with TargetSolutions Learning, LLC for computer-based distance learning services for the Division of Fire; to authorize the expenditure of $234,462.54 from the General Fund; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code; and to declare an emergency. ($234,462.54)

To accept the application (AN25-008) of Hank W. & Patricia Schreck and James E. & Karen L. Ruggles for the annexation of certain territory containing 14.07± acres in Jackson Township, and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To authorize an appropriation of $150,000.00 from the unappropriated balance of the General Government Grant Fund to the Division of Police; to authorize the Mayor of the City of Columbus to enter into year ten of the OSU Crime Interdiction Security Initiative; and to declare an emergency. ($150,000.00)

Notice/Advertisement Title: Public Utilities Notice: Water & Power - Industrial Wastewater Discharge Permits Contact Name: Paul Kerr III Contact Telephone Number: (614) 645-5876 Contact Email Address: pakerr@columbus.gov

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to modify the professional services contract with Stone Environmental Engineering and Science Inc. to increase the budget by $150,000.00; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $120,000.00 from the Community Development Fund; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $20,000.00 from the HOME Investment Partnerships Fund; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $10,000.00 from the HOME-ARP Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($150,000.00)

To authorize the Board of Health to accept a grant from the Ohio Department of Health in the amount of $86,900.00 for the Youth Suicide Prevention program; to authorize the appropriation of $86,900.00 from the unappropriated balance of the Health Department Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($86,900.00)

To authorize the Auditor’s Office to establish an Auditor’s Certificate for the Department of Public Utilities to pay Ohio Water Development Authority loan fees for loans obtained through the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund; to authorize the expenditure of up to $291,042.00 from the Sewer Operating Fund and $50,000.00 from the Stormwater Operating Fund to pay these loan fees; and to declare an emergency.  ($341,042.00)

To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the Director of Public Service to reimburse various property owners for the replacement of concrete curbs; to authorize the expenditure of up to $50,000.00 for curb reimbursement from the Street and Highway Improvement NonBond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($50,000.00)

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To authorize and direct the City Auditor to provide for the transfer of $7,649,611.00 in appropriation within the general fund; to transfer and increase appropriation in the amount of $1,118,290.00 in certain non-general fund departments and divisions; to transfer cash and appropriation in the amount of $1,087,587.00 in the Rec and Parks Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency ($9,855,488.00).

To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3333.35(G), Private garage, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2410 DEMOREST RD. (43123), to allow increased garage height for an apartment complex in the L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-025).

To rezone 2410 DEMOREST RD. (43123), being 14.07± acres located on the east side of Demorest Road, 800± feet north of Black Pine Drive, From: R, Rural District, To: L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z25-012).