Legislation

To recognize Brandan Hayes as the recipient of the Patrick L. Eiden, P.E., Outstanding Young Engineer Award.

To Recognize and Honor the Life of Mary M. Bracy

To rezone 1854 STELZER RD. (43219), being 18.60± acres located on the east side of Stelzer Road, at the terminus of Citygate Drive, From: L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential and R, Rural District, To: L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z25-050).

Notice/Advertisement Title: City Council Zoning Agenda for March 2, 2026 Contact Name: Gretchen James Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-1654 Contact Email Address: gdjames@columbus.gov

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a Subaward Not-for Profit Service Contract with Equitas Health, Inc. in an amount up to $1,054,650.00; to authorize the expenditure in an amount up to $1,054,650.00 utilizing the 2023, 2024, and 2025 Housing Opportunities for People with Aids (HOPWA) entitlement grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; to authorize the payment of eligible expenditures prior to the issue of the purchase order beginning January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026; and declare an emergency. ($1,054,650.00)

To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Office of Construction Management; to modify and increase the contracts with Setterlin Building Company, for the Professional Construction Services - Task Order Basis project; and to authorize an expenditure up to $257,500.00 within the Construction Management Capital Improvements Bond Fund. ($257,500.00)

To Recognize the Merry Makers Club, Inc. on its Centennial Anniversary

To decrease the imprest petty cash operating fund by $1,450.00; and to reduce the number of petty cash drawers by four (4) in the Administration and Customer Service sections of the Department of Building and Zoning Services. ($1,450.00)

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract for Construction Administration and Inspection Services with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for the Kenwick Road Area Water Line Improvements, to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Water Bond Fund; to authorize an expenditure of up to $75,000.00 from the Water Bond Fund for the CA/CI contract, to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $967,024.74 from the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund for the contract modification; and to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for the project. ($1,042,024.74)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with JLD Construction Services, LLC, for the 2026 Fire Hydrant Replacements 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; to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,851,206.50 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. ($1,853,206.50)

To celebrate Per Scholas Columbus’ 100th cohort graduation and recognize their positive impact in the Columbus community.

To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3312.27, Parking setback line; and 3333.18, Building lines, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1854 STELZER RD. (43219), to allow reduced development standards for an apartment complex in the L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-096).

To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Office of Construction Management; to renew and increase the contracts with DesignLevel, LLC, for the Professional Engineering Services - Task Order Basis project; to authorize an expenditure up to $250,000.00 within the Construction Management Capital Improvements Fund; and to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvements Budget. ($250,000.00)

To authorize and direct the Director of Public Safety to renew the existing contract with ZOLL Medical Corporation on behalf of the Division of Fire as authorized by Ordinance 0977-2022 for extended warranty and preventative maintenance services for the ZOLL devices; and to authorize the expenditure of $91,705.32 from the General Fund. ($91,705.32)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify the contract with Williams Forestry & Associates, LLC for the Reservoir Restoration Project; to authorize the expenditure of $600,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($600,000.00)

To amend ordinance 3230-2025 to accommodate upfront payment distribution, and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To enact section 161.11 - Immigration Enforcement Agreements, and to declare an emergency.

To authorize the Director of Development to enter into a grant agreement with Southeast Inc. in an amount up to $137,930.00 to assist in the repair of their Friends of the Homeless shelter; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget to match cash and authorize the expenditure of up to $137,930.00 from the Development Taxable Bond Fund; to authorize the advancement of funds on a pre-determined schedule; to authorize the reimbursement of expenditures incurred prior to the establishment of a purchase order; and to declare an emergency. ($137,930.00)

Notice/Advertisement Title: LGBTQ + Commission Meeting 2 Recap Contact Name: Dr. Love Benton Contact Telephone Number: (614) 645-8884 Contact Email Address: jlbenton@columbus.gov

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract for the option to purchase Sewer and Water Pipes with Core & Main LP, and Ferguson US Holdings Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of $2.00; and to declare an emergency. ($2.00)

To authorize the payment of $7,622.75 for PTO and benefits which have accumulated in excess of the maximum amount established by salary ordinance for MCP employees. ($7,622.75)

To approve Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) #2007-01 (revised) executed between representatives of the City of Columbus and American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Ohio Council 8, Local 1632, which amends and updates previously approved MOU #2007-01, in CWP, by providing for additional incentive pay and examination fee coverage as well as updating job classification titles and adding a job classification to the MOU; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to associate General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate universal term contract purchase agreement(s), on behalf of the Division of Fire, for the purchase of uniforms from Galls, LLC, turn-out gear from Fire Acquisition Company, LLC dba Phoenix Safety Outfitters, and SCBA equipment from Atlantic Emergency Solutions; to authorize the expenditure of $1,530,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,530,000.00)

To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Office of Construction Management; to renew and increase the contracts with BOMAR Construction Company, Inc., for the Professional Construction Services - Task Order Basis project; and to authorize an expenditure up to $257,500.00 within the Construction Management Capital Improvements Bond Fund. ($257,500.00)