Legislation

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute grant agreements with the Ohio Department of Transportation for projects related to Transportation Review Advisory Council funding; to accept and expend grant funds; and to issue refunds if necessary after final accounting is performed. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into contract with Southeastern Equipment Co., Inc. for the purchase of four mini excavators for the Department of Public Utilities; and to authorize the expenditure of $415,500.00 from within the Water Operating Fund. ($415,500.00)

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Fields Excavating, Inc. for the Heyl Avenue Area Water Line Improvements Project; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $7,358,590.58 from the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund and the Streets and Highways Bond Fund to pay for the contract; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for the project; to transfer cash and appropriation between projects within the Water Bond Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $2,000.00 from the Water Bond Fund to pay for prevailing wage services. ($7,360,590.58)

To authorize and direct the City Attorney to settle the claims with Englefield Oil Company and Alum Creek Duchess LLC; to authorize the acceptance of Thirty Thousand, Six Hundred and Fifty-Seven Dollars and Seventy Cents ($30,657.70) from Englefield Oil Company in settlement of the matter; to authorize the acceptance of One Hundred and Seventeen Thousand Dollars and no cents ($117,000.00) from the Petroleum Underground Storage Tank Release Compensation Board in settlement of the matter; to execute any necessary documents associated with the settlement and final resolution of the litigation; to authorize the City Auditor to deposit the settlement funds into the Sanitary Sewer Permanent Improvement Fund, as directed by the City Auditor; and to declare an emergency. ($147,657.70)

Notice/Advertisement Title: Holiday Parking Schedule Policy Contact Name: Amanda Ford Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-6460 Contact Email Address: aaford@columbus.gov

To authorize the Director of Public Service to grant consent and propose cooperation with the Director of the Ohio Department of Transportation relative to the FRA-33-24.49 project; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

Notice/Advertisement Title: Columbus Recreation and Parks Commission Hybrid or Virtual Meeting Policy Contact Name: Aniko Williams Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-5932 Contact Email Address: arwilliams@columbus.gov

To authorize and direct the Director of Neighborhoods to modify a not-for-profit service contract with Neighborhood Design Center to add funding to the existing contract in support of the 614 Beautiful Program and to extend the current contract through December 31, 2027; to authorize expenditures for reasonable food and non-alcoholic beverage costs; and to authorize an appropriation and expenditure from the Neighborhood Initiatives Subfund. ($100,000.00)

To honor, recognize and celebrate the life of Patricia Powell, 1935-2026

Notice/Advertisement: August 4 Greater Hilltop Area Commission Meeting Cancelled Contact Name: Olabisi Eddy Contact Telephone Number: 614-724-2033 Contact Email Address: oseddy@columbus.gov

Notice/Advertisement: July 22 Westland Area Commission Meeting Cancelled Contact Name: Olabisi Eddy Contact Telephone Number: 614-724-2033 Contact Email Address: oseddy@columbus.gov

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into contract with Chaves Brothers Management, LLC for the purchase of four backhoe trailers; and to authorize the expenditure of $132,759.96 from within the Water Operating Fund. ($132,759.96)

Notice/Advertisement: August 11 Franklinton Area Commission Meeting Cancelled Contact Name: Olabisi Eddy Contact Telephone Number: 614-724-2033 Contact Email Address: oseddy@columbus.gov

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into contract with Southeastern Equipment Co., Inc. for the purchase and delivery of two travel vacuum trailers for the Department of Public Utilities; and to authorize the expenditure of $166,550.00 from within the Water Operating Fund. ($166,550.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to solely or jointly apply for a Railroad Crossing Elimination (Crossing Safety) Program grant; to authorize the execution of grant and other requisite agreements with Ohio Rail Development Commission, the United States Department of Transportation, and other entities providing for the acceptance and administration of said grant award on behalf of the City of Columbus Department of Public Service; to authorize the expenditure of any awarded funds and the refund of any unused funds; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract with Byers, Minton & Associates, LLC for a consulting services contract related to state government relations; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Code, Chapter 329; and to authorize the expenditure of $60,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($60,000.00)

Notice/Advertisement Title: City of Columbus July 21, 2026, Graphics Commission Meeting Contact Name: Philip Ashear Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-1719 Contact Email Address: pjashear@columbus.gov

Notice/Advertisement Title: Columbus Building Commission Meeting Agenda - July 21, 2026 Contact Name: Toni Gillum Contact Telephone Number: (614) 645-5884 Contact Email Address: tmgillum@columbus.gov <mailto:tmgillum@columbus.gov>

Notice/Advertisement Title: Westland Area Commission July Zoning Committee Meeting Back On Contact Name: Olabisi Eddy Contact Telephone Number: 614-724-2033 Contact Email Address: oseddy@columbus.gov

To appropriate funds within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of funds within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a contract modification with WSP USA, Inc., in connection with the Bikeway-Cassady Ave - 7th to Plaza Properties Boulevard project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $350,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund to pay for the project; and to declare an emergency. ($350,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Public Service Department to apply for a Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Program grant; to authorize the execution of grant and other requisite agreements with the United States Department of Transportation and other entities providing for the acceptance and administration of said grant award on behalf of the City of Columbus Department of Public Service; to authorize the expenditure of any awarded funds and the refund of any unused funds; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

Appointment of Amanda Hoffsis, The Ohio State University, 1534 N High St, Columbus, OH 43201 to serve on the board of the Columbus Next Generation Corporation replacing Lisa Patt McDaniel filling an unexpired term with an expiration date of April 30, 2027. (resume attached)

Notice/Advertisement Title: Communications07082026 Contact Email Address: RSBrown@Columbus.gov

To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept grant funds from the Ohio Department of Children and Youth and any additional funds from the Ohio Department of Children and Youth for the FY27 Safe Sleep Subgrant Program; to authorize the appropriation of funds, including 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 FY27 Safe Sleep Subgrant Program, and to declare an emergency. ($310,000.00)