Legislation

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into three (3) Universal Term Contracts for the option to purchase Traffic Signal Detector Equipment with Path Master Inc., Baldwin & Sours Inc, and Iron Armour LLC; and to authorize the expenditure of $3.00. ($3.00)

To authorize the Board of Health to accept a grant from the Ohio Department of Health in the amount of $125,000.00 for the Dental Sealant program that prevents dental cavities among school children through an evidence-based community approach, to authorize the appropriation of $125,000.00 from the unappropriated balance of the Health Department Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($125,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a Housing Development Agreement (HDA) with Healthy Linden Homes V LLC to develop 23 units of new construction rental housing in zip code 43211. ($0.00)

To amend the Fire Management Compensation Plan, Ordinance No. 2714-2013, as amended, by amending Sections 9(E) 12(A) and to amend as necessary pronoun language throughout; and to declare an emergency.

To adopt Bike Plus, a plan for biking, scooting, and rolling as a guide for infrastructure investment, policy development, and program implementation related to the improvement of conditions for biking and other forms of micromobility throughout the City; to repeal and replace the Columbus Bicentennial Bikeways Plan and Ordinance No. 0849-2008; and to declare an emergency.

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter into a contract with Magnet Forensics, to renew digital licenses and procure additional software licenses; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes; to authorize the expenditure of $298,937.15 from the Law Enforcement Contraband Seizure Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($298,937.15)

Reappointment of Elizabeth Miller, 2554 Swan Drive, Grove City, Ohio 43123, to serve on the Columbus Recreation and Parks Commission with a new term start date of January 1, 2025 and expiration date of December 31, 2029 (resume attached).

To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with BBCO Design, LLC for the Cultural Arts Center Interior Renovations Project; to authorize the expenditure of $116,621.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($116,621.00)

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to associate all general budget reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreement with Axon Enterprise Inc for the purchase of Drones, Software and accessories for the Division of Police; to authorize the expenditure of $172,000.00 from the Law Enforcement Contraband Fund. ($172,000.00) (Amended by ord. 0366-2025 passed on 3/24/2025 - LG).

To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3363.01, M- manufacturing districts; 3370.05, Permitted uses; 3309.14, Height districts; 3312.21, Landscaping and screening; 3312.49, Required Parking; and, 3363.24, Building lines in an M-manufacturing district, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2150 INNIS RD. (43224) to allow a mixed-residential development with reduced development standards in the L-M, Limited Manufacturing District (Council Variance #CV24-100) and to declare an emergency.

To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Department of Technology, to enter into contract with Mako Power LLC for the purchase and installation of two hundred and thirty-two (232) UPS batteries, and subsequent environmentally sound disposal of aged UPS Batteries at Data Center West; to authorize the expenditure of up to $66,044.00 from the Information Services Division’s Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($66,044.00)

Reappointment of Monica Cerrezuela, 232 S. Monroe Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43205, to serve on the Columbus Recreation and Parks Commission with a new term start date of January 1, 2025 and term expiration date of December 31, 2029 (resume attached).

To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to modify an existing contract with Burgess & Niple, Inc. for the Big Walnut Trail - Winchester Pike to Nafzger Park Project; to authorize the transfer of $2,100,000.00 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2024 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the expenditure of $2,100,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($2,100,000.00)

To rezone 2121 VELMA AVE. (43211), being 34.32± acres located on the north side of Black and Gold Boulevard, 310± feet west of Velma Avenue , From: M, Manufacturing District and R-4, Residential District, To: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District (Rezoning #Z24-023).

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to accept additional grant funds from the Ohio Department of Transportation in relation to the Pedestrian Safety - PSIP Phase I project; to authorize the City Auditor to appropriate funds within the Federal Transportation Grants Fund for the project; and to declare an emergency. ($120,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with CAP-Stone and Associates, Inc. for the Lincoln Park Lighting, Court and Path Additions Project; to authorize the appropriation of $150,540.98 within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the transfer of $150,540.98 within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2024 Capital Improvements Budget; and to authorize the expenditure of $150,540.98 from the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund. ($150,540.98) (Amended by ord. 0072-2026 passed on 2/9/2026 -LG)

To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3332.38(H), Private garage, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1056 BILLIE DR. (43227), to allow habitable space within a detached garage in the SR, Suburban Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-027).

To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to modify an existing contract with Design Workshop, Inc. for the Columbus Recreation and Parks 2025-2035 Master Plan Project; and to authorize the expenditure of $8,561.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund. ($8,561.00)

To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Unlimited Core Solutions, LLC for the Berliner Utility Improvements Project; to authorize the transfer of $42,635.00 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2024 Capital Improvements Budget; and to authorize the expenditure of $82,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Special Purpose Fund and Voted Bond Fund. ($82,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Dynotec, Inc. for the Hard Surfaces Program 2024 Phase 2 Project; to authorize the transfer of $99,528.55 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2024 Capital Improvements Budget; and to authorize the expenditure of $99,528.55 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund. ($99,528.55)

To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Aggressive Mechanical, Inc. for the HVAC Upgrades - Adventure Center and Cleo Dumaree Project; to authorize the transfer of $750,000.00 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2024 Capital Improvements Budget; and to authorize the expenditure of $1,000,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund and the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund. ($1,000,000.00)

To rezone 1661 E. HUDSON ST. (43211), being 0.47± acres located at the southwest corner of East Hudson Street and Billiter Boulevard, From: C-3, Commercial District, To: R-4, Residential District (Rezoning #Z24-033).

To authorize the Board of Health to enter into a grant agreement with the Tony R. Wells Foundation in an amount up to $700,015.00 to provide assistance to Primary One Health to continue access to care for the residents of Columbus; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $700,015.00 to the Health Department from the City’s Emergency Human Service Funds; and to declare an emergency. ($700,015.00)

To rezone 2025 LEONARD AVE. (43219), being 1.37± acres located at the southwest corner of Leonard Avenue and Brentnell Avenue, From: AR-12, Apartment Residential District, To: L-M, Limited Manufacturing District (Rezoning #Z24-031).