Legislation

To authorize and direct the Administrative and Presiding Judge of the Franklin County Municipal Court to enter into contract with OBLIC; to authorize the expenditure of up to $7,000.00 to provide professional liability insurance for magistrates and staff attorneys, and to declare an emergency. ($7,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with JLD Construction Services, LLC, for the Krieger Court Stormwater Improvements Project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds within the Ohio Water Development Authority Storm Sewers Fund; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Storm Sewer Bond 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 $2,567,522.66 from the Ohio Water Development Authority Storm Sewers Fund and from the Storm Sewer Bond Fund to pay for the project. ($2,567,522.66)

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Kokosing Industrial, Inc., for the Parsons Avenue Wellfield Development project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds within the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for this project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $33,805,400.00 from the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund to pay 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. ($33,807,400.00)

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to renew a contract with WinnScapes of Columbus LLC, Inc., on behalf of the Facilities Management Division, for mowing and landscape maintenance services; to authorize the expenditure of $495,553.93 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($495,553.93)

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify all contracts and agreements with Elite Fire Services, LLC doing business as Elite Fire Services by assigning past, present and future contracts and agreements to Fire Protection Pros, LLC doing business as Elite Fire Services due to company reorganization; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Clearcreek Coatings, LTD for the 710 East Tank Painting Improvements project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Water Bond Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,614,938.50 for the project from the Water Bond Fund. ($1,614,938.50)

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to modify past, present and future contracts and purchase orders from Centennial LLC dba Farrow East Harley-Davidson to Schipper Motorsports Columbus, LLC dba Farrow Harley-Davidson; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a cooperative agreement, or memorandum of understanding, with Columbus Public Health for participation in the Healthy Homes Program, for the Division of Water; and to authorize the expenditure of $300,000.00 within the Water Operating Fund. ($300,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a service contract with K.N.S. Services for the Watershed Camera Improvements project; to waive the formal bidding requirements of Columbus City Code; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of funds and appropriation within the Water Bond Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $249,349.43 for the project. ($249,349.43)

To authorize and direct the Director of the Department of Public Safety to pay the City's proportionate share of operational and administrative support activities of the Franklin County Emergency Management and Homeland Security program, including the mass notification system and outdoor warning siren system fees; to authorize the expenditure of $1,020,237.44 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,020,237.44)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with General Maintenance & Engineering Company for the Parsons Avenue Water Plant Roof Renovations Part 2 project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds within the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for this project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $2,344,250.00 from the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund to pay 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. ($2,346,250.00)

To authorize the City Auditor to modify and extend the agreement with Fast LP for one (1) year to maintain and support the GenTax revenue management system for the Division of Income Tax, including additional messaging and identity verification services; and to authorize the expenditure of $2,919,000.00 from the General Fund. ($2,919,000.00)

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and increase funding for an engineering agreement with EP Ferris & Associates, Inc., for professional engineering services for the Petzinger Road Stormwater Improvements project; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Storm Bond Fund; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $56,839.94 for the contract modification. ($56,839.94)

To Congratulate Myles Wilson as the 2026 George Meany Youth Services Award Recipient

To Congratulate Michael Stinziano as the 2026 George Meany Community Leadership Award Recipient

To Congratulate Joe Wing as the 2026 George Meany Award Recipient

To Congratulate Joe Begeny as the 2026 George Meany Community Leadership Award Recipient

To Congratulate Niki Yemi as the 2026 George Meany Community Service Award Recipient

To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3353.03, Permitted Uses, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2515 LOCKBOURNE RD. (43207), to allow accessory storage in the C-2, Commercial District (Council Variance #CV25-134) and to declare an emergency.

Appointment of Jacqueline Miles, 133 North Princeton Avenue, Columbus, OH 43222, to serve on the Franklinton Area Commission, with a new term start date of January 1, 2026 and an expiration date of December 31, 2028. (resume attached)

Appointment of Bailey Phillips, 77 Hawkes Avenue, Columbus, OH 43222, to serve on the Franklinton Area Commission, replacing Joanna Smith, with a new term start date of January 1, 2026 and an expiration date of December 31, 2028.(resume attached)

Appointment of Thomas Perry, 569 Simbury Street, Columbus, OH 43228, to serve on the Westland Area Commission, with a new term start date of January 1, 2026 and an expiration date of December 31, 2028. (resume attached)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement with Hagerty Consulting, Inc for services regarding the O’Shaughnessy Dam Emergency Action Plan Exercises; and to authorize the expenditure of $59,995.00 from within the Public Utilities Operating Funds. ($59,995.00)

Appointment of Angela Ervin, 1183 Riva Ridge Boulevard, Gahanna, OH 43230, to serve on the Westland Area Commission, with a new term start date of January 1, 2026 and an expiration date of December 31, 2028. (resume attached)