Legislation

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreements for the purchase of parts, materials, supplies and services for the Division of Water, Distribution Maintenance Section; and to authorize the expenditure of $3,200,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund. ($3,200,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify the subrecipient agreements with Power a Clean Future Ohio and Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission for the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant, to authorize the transfer of $77,546.62 within the Electricity Grant Fund, and to authorize the expenditure of $85,000.00 from the Electricity Grant Fund. ($85,000.00)

To authorize the City’s Real Estate Office to spend City funds to acquire and accept in good faith certain fee simple and lesser real estate located in the vicinity of the intersection of Central College Road and New Albany Road West, and contract for associated professional services in order for the Department of Public Utilities to timely complete the acquisition of Real Estate for the Central College Subtrunk Phase 3 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 $30,000.00 from the Sanitary Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($30,000.00)

Notice/Advertisement Title: Public Utilities and Sustainability Committee Hearing: Data Centers Contact Name: Chelsea Golterman Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-3091 Contact Email Address: CLGolterman@columbus.gov

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify the contract with RCC Global, LLC for the Customer Information System and Integrated Systems Upgrade Project; and to authorize the expenditure of $5,945,675.50 split between the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($5,945,675.50)

To authorize and direct the City Auditor to transfer $1,649,976.00 within various projects of the Safety Voted Bond Fund; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes, Chapter 329; to authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into contracts with and issue purchase orders to Atlantic Emergency Solutions for the purchase of four (4) Horton Ford F550 gas chassis Medics; to authorize the expenditure of $1,649,976.00 from the Safety Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,649,976.00)

To accept the application (AN25-024) of Wendy King and Kristyne Casias for the annexation of certain territory containing 4.6± acres in Mifflin Township; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

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

To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to renew a contract with Bomar Construction Company, Inc. to provide building maintenance and construction services for the Department of Finance and Management Fleet Management Division; to authorize the expenditure of $80,000.00 from the Fleet Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($80,000.00)

To honor, recognize, and celebrate the life of Hugh J. Dorrian, 1935 - 2026

Notice/Advertisement Title: THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2026 Contact Name: Roxlauna Brown Contact Email Address: RSBrown@columbus.gov

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Fleet Management Division, to modify and renew a contract with Express Wash Holdco LLC (DBA: Moo Moo) for vehicle washing services; to authorize the expenditure of $225,000.00 from the Fleet Management Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($225,000.00)

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract for the option to purchase Bill Presentment Services with Level One LLC; to authorize reimbursement for expenses prior to the issuance of a purchase order; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Chapter 329 of Columbus City Codes; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00)

To authorize the City Auditor to appropriate unappropriated funds from G342000 in the amount of $661,724.00 and transfer $1,421,087.55 from the General Government Grant Fund project G342000 to the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,421,087.55)

To authorize and direct the City Auditor to appropriate funds within the Federal Transportation Grant Fund in connection with the Quick Build Toolkit; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contracts to purchase paints, marking tape, temporary curbs, and bike counters for the Division of Mobility & Parking Services with Ferguson Enterprises, PPG, Grainger, ULine, Terra Bound Solutions, White Cap Supply, EcoCounter, and MioVision; to authorize the Director of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreements for the purchase of paint and marking tape; to authorize the waiver of the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of up to $224,989.00 from the Federal Transportation Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($224,989.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a grant agreement for mural painting and project coordination services on pump stations along the Olentangy River as set forth in the Scope of Services with Friends of the Lower Olentangy Watershed for the Divisions of Water Reclamation; and to authorize the expenditure of $50,300.00 from the Sewerage and Drainage Operating Fund. ($50,300.00)

To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of funds within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to appropriate funds within the Street and Highway Improvement Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a contract modification with Orchard, Hiltz & McCliment, Inc. dba OHM Advisors in connection with the Roadway - Livingston Avenue - Alum Creek Trail to James Road project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,043,333.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund and the Street and Highway Improvement Fund to pay for the project. ($1,043,333.00)

To authorize the Municipal Court Clerk to enter in a contract with AT&T Enterprises, LLC for the purchase of maintenance, support and services for phone service; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City code; and to authorize the expenditure of $48,000.00 from the Municipal Court Clerk computer fund; and to declare an emergency. ($48,000.00)

To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3349.03, Permitted uses; and 3312.49(C), Required parking, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 100 NOE-BIXBY RD. (43213), to allow a shared living facility with reduced parking in the I, Institutional District, and to repeal Ordinance #1282-01 (CV01-042), passed September 24, 2001 (Council Variance #CV25-129).

To authorize and direct the City Auditor to transfer $1,518,445.00 within various projects of the Safety Voted Bond Fund; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes, Chapter 329; to authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract with and issue purchase orders to Farber Specialty Vehicles for the purchase of an EOD Emergency Response Vehicle; to authorize the expenditure of $1,518,445.00 from the Safety Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,518,445.00)

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew the contract with The Paul Peterson Co., Safety Division, Inc., for installation, repair, and maintenance of new and existing fencing, gates, and controllers in and around the Department of Public Utilities locations to maintain security; and to authorize the expenditure of $81,000.00 from within the Public Utilities Operating Funds. ($81,000.00)

To authorize the Administrative and Presiding Judge of the Franklin County Municipal Court to modify a contract with Microgenics Corporation, DBA Thermo Fisher Scientific, for the rental of a chemistry analyzer; to authorize the extended time frame from March 31, 2026 to March 31, 2027; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of Development to execute those documents necessary to acquire fee simple title and lesser interests to real property identified as Franklin County Tax Parcel No. 010-052390 located at 84-92 North Front Street from Southeast, Inc.; to authorize the transfer of cash and appropriation within the Harrison West Recreation Park Fund; to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,430,000.00 from the Harrison West Recreation Park Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,430,000.00)

To authorize the Finance and Management Director, on behalf of the Department of Public Safety, to associate all general budget reservations resulting from this ordinance with the Universal Term Contract with Motorola Solutions Inc. and issue a purchase order for radio communications equipment in the amount of $207,151.81; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of $207,151.81 between projects in the Safety Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $207,151.81 from the Safety Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($207,151.81)