Legislation

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Plumbing Maintenance Services with The Waterworks LLC; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Chapter 329 of Columbus City Codes; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00)

Notice/Advertisement Title: City Council Zoning Agenda for March 23, 2026 Contact Name: Gretchen James Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-1654 Contact Email Address: gdjames@columbus.gov

To authorize the Department of Development to transfer appropriation of $1,277,011.00 of its 2026 general fund appropriation between divisions and object classes; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

Appointment of Kayla Wilkerson, 148 Demorest Road, Columbus, OH 43204, to serve on the Greater Hilltop Area Commission, replacing Jennie Keplar, with a new term start date of January 6, 2026 and an expiration date of December 31, 2026. (resume attached)

To authorize the Director of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion to enter into an advanced-pay grant agreement for $25,000.00 with the Greater Columbus Sports Commission LLC, a non-profit corporation, in support of the Black Girls RUN! National Meet-Up, hosted by the OhioHealth Capital City Half & Quarter Marathon, to authorize an expenditure of $25,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($25,000.00)

Appointment of Awatif Elnour, 5423 Gillette Avenue, Hilliard, OH 43026, to serve on the Far West Side 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 City Treasurer to renew its contract for banking services with Fifth Third Bank; to authorize the expenditure of $30,000.00 from the City Treasurer’s budget for investment safekeeping, smart safes and various banking services; and to declare an emergency. ($30,000.00)

Notice/Advertisement Title: Communications03112026 Contact Email Address: RSBrown@Columbus.gov THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2026 Transfer Type: C-1, C-2 To: 1414 Hyde Carry Out Inc. 1414 Morse Rd. Columbus, OH 43229 From: HYDES CARRYOUT INC HYDES CARRYOUT INC 1414-16 Morse RD Columbus, OH 43229 Permit #: 10011628-1 Transfer Type: C-2, C-1 To: M & J Supermarket, LLC M & J SUPERMARKET LLC 5273 Gender Road Canal Winchester, OH 43110 From: 5273 GENDER RD INC DE STORE 5273 Gender Rd Columbus, OH 43110 Permit #: 10013445-1 Transfer Type: D-5 To: Edward Rooney LLC Yogis Bar and Grill 5571 N Hamilton Rd. Columbus, OH 43230 From: TCT Enterprises LLC TURTLE CREEK TAVERN 5571 N Hamilton Rd Columbus, OH 43230 Permit #: 10008403-1 New Type: C-1 To: DTPS SALES & CLEANING LLC 2727 Independence Village Center Dr. Reynoldsburg, OH 43068 Permit #: 10013490-1 Transfer Type: C-2, C-1 To: Frebis Ave Inc Frebis Ave/ Convenient Plus Food Mart 1541 Frebis Ave Columbus, OH 43206 From: S EMAN INC CONVENIENT PLUS FOOD MART 1541 Frebis Ave Columbus, OH 43206 Permit #: 10012409-1 Transfer Type: D-3, D-2X, D-2 To: Red Brick Tap and Grill LLC Red Brick Tap and Grill 292 Gates Street Columbus, OH 43206 From: GMS FETA PROPERTIES IV LLC RED BRICK INN 292 E Gates ST Columbus, OH 43206 Permit #: 10012372-1 New Type: D-5J To: Culture LLC 6170 Busch Blvd Columbus, OH 43229 Permit #: 01848890-1 New Type: C-2, C-1 To: M&N FOOD MART LLC M&N FOOD MART 1619 E Livingston Ave Columbus, OH 43205 Permit #: 10013950-1 New Type: D-5, D-3, D-2, D-1 To: BHKB Enterprises LLC 889 Oak St Columbus, OH 43205 Permit #: 00348236-1 New Type: D-2 To: Intermission Cocktail Lounge 491 South Fourth Street Columbus, OH 43215 Permit #: 10011395-1 Advertise Date: 3/14/2026 Return Date: 3/24/2026

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify the contract with Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC for Tree Trimming and Vegetation Management Services; and to authorize the expenditure of $1,045,000.00 split between the Electricity and Water Operating Funds. ($1,045,000.00)

Appointment of James White, 570 Wiltshire Road, Columbus, OH 43204, to serve on the Greater Hilltop Area Commission, with a new term start date of January 6, 2026 and an expiration date of December 31, 2028. (resume attached)

Reappointment of Quinten Harris, City of Columbus,111 N Front St. Columbus, OH 43215 to serve on the Northern Pickaway County Joint Economic Development District with a new term expiration date of December 31, 2029. (resume attached)

To authorize the Interim Director of the Department of Human Resources to expend $30,000.00, or so much thereof as may be necessary, from the Employee Benefits Fund for the Ohio AFSCME Care Plan for Hearing Aid Benefits for AFSCME and CWA employees. ($30,000.00)

Appointment of Kyle Edwards, 865 Salisbury Road, Columbus, OH 43204, to serve on the Greater Hilltop Area Commission, replacing Brandon Barcus, with a new term start date of January 6, 2026 and an expiration date of December 31, 2027. (resume attached)

Notice/Advertisement Title: Big Darby Accord Amendment Public Hearing Contact Name: Jacob Dilley Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-5292 Contact Email Address: jadilley@columbus.gov

To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with the Columbus Urban League in support of the CULYP Inaugural Legacy Gala; to authorize an expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($10,000.00)

To authorize and direct the City Auditor to transfer $245,000.00 within the general fund and then to the specialty docket program for the Franklin County Municipal Court; and to declare an emergency. ($245,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a grant agreement with the Tony R Wells Foundation dba The Wells Foundation to extend the agreement term date through March 31, 2027; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To authorize the Development Director, or authorized designee, on behalf of the Real Estate and Land Redevelopment Office, to pay rent associated with lease agreements for leased office space at existing locations and for an internal Memorandum of Understanding for the 2026 term; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $971,748.00 from the Debt Retirement Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($971,748.00)

Appointment of Kelley Arnold, 4936 Inspiration Drive, Hilliard, OH 43026, to serve on the Far West Side Area Commission, with a new term start date of January 1, 2026 and an expiration date of December 31, 2028. (resume attached)

Reappointment of Zachary Zaluski, Norfolk Southern Corporation, 6672 Ardennes Loop North, Hilliard, OH 43026 to serve on the Madison Township Joint Economic Development District with a new term expiration date of December 31, 2029. (resume attached)

To Honor and Recognize April as Jazz Appreciation Month and April 30th, 2026, as International Jazz Day

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to modify and extend the Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Centrex services with AT&T Enterprises, LLC; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To authorize the City Treasurer to renew its contract for investment advisory services with Meeder Public Funds, Inc., for the period from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027; and to authorize the expenditure of up to 252,000.00 from the general fund: and to declare and emergency. ($252,000.00)

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract for the option to purchase Thermoplastic Glass Beads with Gentem USA Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00)