Legislation

To authorize the Board of Health to enter into a contract with MEE Productions Inc. for media campaign services; to authorize the expenditure from the Health Departments Grants Fund to pay the costs thereof; and to declare an emergency. ($75,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into contract with the Greater Columbus Arts Council, Inc. for the purpose of distributing 2026 Admissions Tax proceeds to provide funding for grants to artists and arts organizations that serve as the foundation for the city’s profile as a vibrant, inclusive city; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of proceeds from the Creation, Innovation and Inclusion Fund anticipated to be $11,050,000.00; and to declare an emergency. ($11,050,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to renew an existing agreement with T&M Associates for Environmental Management System and Environmental Compliance Support Services; and to authorize the expenditure of $242,000.00 split between the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($242,000.00)

To amend Ordinance 1490-2024 to expand the scope of services for the US DOE-funded program and to change the identity of the subrecipient; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into contract with the Greater Columbus Arts Council (GCAC) for the purpose of distributing 20% of the 2026 Admissions Tax proceeds from the Facility Stabilization Fund for the purpose of investment in cultural arts, sports, and performance arts venues in the greater Columbus area; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of these proceeds from the Facility Stabilization Fund estimated to be $870,000.00; and to declare an emergency. ($870,000.00)

To amend the Background section of Ordinance 2845-2024 to expand the scope of services for the US DOE-funded program; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

Appointment of Anwar Watson, 1270 Eastwood Avenue, Columbus, OH 43203, to serve on the Near East Area Commission, replacing Maurice Wells, with a new term start date of December 11, 2025 and an expiration date of December 31, 2027 (resume attached).

Appointment of Christopher Thompson, 664 Oakwood Avenue, Columbus, OH 43205, to serve on the Livingston Avenue Area Commission, replacing Andrew VerHage, with a new term start date of January 1, 2026 and an expiration date of December 31, 2028 (resume attached).

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Ventrac Parts with Jerry Pate Turf & Irrigation Inc.; and to authorize the expenditure of $1.00. ($1.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents necessary for the transfer of a 0.023 acre portion of right-of-way near Stewart Avenue to Lucas Melicoff-Byrnes and Hector Melicoff-Byrnes. ($8,080.00)

Appointment of Dr. Jacqueline Yurkoski, 981 McCallister Avenue, Columbus, OH 43205, to serve on the Near East Area Commission, with a new term start date of January 1, 2026 and an expiration date of December 31, 2028 (resume attached).

Appointment of DeGerald Edwards, 1257 East Long Street, Columbus, OH 43203, to serve on the Near East Area Commission, replacing Jill Frost, with a new term start date of January 1, 2026 and an expiration date of December 31, 2028 (resume attached).

To authorize and direct the City Auditor to authorize payment to APO Pumps & Compressors LLC per invoice approved by the Department Director (or designee) in an amount not to exceed $3,600.00; and to declare an emergency. ($3,600.00)

To authorize the City Attorney to file complaints in order to immediately appropriate and accept the remaining fee simple and lesser real estate necessary to timely complete the 4th Street Signals Phase 1 Project; to authorize an expenditure of $910.00; and to declare an emergency. ($910.00)

To authorize the payment of $6,230.64 to Firefighter Timothy J. Gribble for vacation leave that accumulated in excess of the maximum amount established by the current Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Columbus and Columbus Fire Fighters Union Local #67 I.A.F.F. ($6,230.64)

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into four (4) contracts for the option to purchase Auto Body Repair Services with Jones Matthew DBA A-tec Auto Body LLC, Keens Auto Body Inc, OHF1 LLC DBA Capital Ford of Columbus and Skinner Diesel Services Inc; and to authorize the expenditure of $4.00. ($4.00)

Appointment of Kurt Hummel, 639 Wilson Avenue, Columbus, OH 43205, to serve on the Livingston Avenue Area Commission, with a new term start date of January 1, 2026 and an expiration date of December 31, 2028 (resume attached).

To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3332.033, R-2 residential district, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2734 FAIRWOOD AVE. (43207), to allow a manufactured home in the R-2, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-092).

Appointment of Siobhan Thompson, 566 Lindwood Avenue, Columbus, OH 43205, to serve on the Near East Area Commission, replacing Robert Leis, with a new term start date of January 1, 2026 and an expiration date of December 31, 2028 (resume attached).

To create new chapter 155 - City Property and Immigration Enforcement Matters; and to declare an emergency.

Appointment of David Landreman, 716 Wilson Avenue, Columbus, OH 43205, to serve on the Livingston Avenue Area Commission, replacing Shannon Birk, with a new term start date of January 1, 2026 and an expiration date of December 31, 2028 (resume attached).

To authorize the City Attorney to spend City funds to acquire and accept in good faith certain fee simple and lesser real estate located on the North side of US-33 from just north of Ebright Road to just south of Ebright Road, and to contract for associated professional services in order for the Department of Public Utilities to timely complete the acquisition of Real Estate for the Blacklick Creek Sanitary Subtrunk Rehabilitation project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Sanitary Bond Fund; to authorize the expenditure of up to $150,000.00 from the Sanitary Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($150,000.00)

Appointment of LaWon Sellers, to serve on the University Area Commission, with a new term start date of January 1, 2026 and an expiration date of December 31, 2028 (resume attached).

Appointment of David Cooper, 1901 Waterbrook Lane, Columbus, OH 43209, to serve on the Near East Area Commission, replacing Mitchell Logan, with a new term start date of December 11, 2025 and an expiration date of December 31, 2026 (resume attached).