Columbus City Council
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To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract for the option to purchase Trees and Nursery Stock with Schichtels Nursery, Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00)
To authorize the City Auditor to process a transfer from the Division of Fire, DOJ OJP COSSAP RREACT Grant Program to the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($26,640.43)
Reappointment of Larry Price, 1620 E. Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43203, to serve on the Civil Service Commission with a term expiration date of January 31, 2032. (resume attached)
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract modification with Evans Mechwart Hambleton & Tilton Incorporated for the Construction Administration/Construction Inspection Services 2023-2025 contract; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation of funds in the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon the approval of a loan from the Ohio Water Development Authority; and to expend up to $1,483,646.04 from the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund. ($1,483,646.04)
Notice/Advertisement Title: 2026 Civilian Police Review Board Regular Meetings Contact Name: Stephanie Brock Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-9601 Contact Email Address: CivilianReviewBoard@columbus.gov <mailto:CivilianReviewBoard@columbus.gov>
Notice/Advertisement Title: Community Benefits Agreement Advisory Committee Meeting - February 20, 2026 Contact Name: Kevin McCain Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-5829 Contact Email Address: kbmccain@columbus.gov
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Department of Technology, to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Purchase Agreement (CDW Government, LLC) for the procurement of Cisco Voice licensing and WebEx subscriptions; and to authorize the expenditure of $499,262.16. ($499,262.16)
To authorize the transfer of $25,000.00 and expenditure of $24,000.00 within the Sewerage System Operating Fund; to authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a grant agreement with the Water Research Foundation. ($24,000.00)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management, on behalf of Facilities Management Division, to enter into a contract with Carmen’s Distribution System, Inc. for the purchase of three (3) riding floor scrubbers at the Facilities Management facilities; to authorize the transfer, and expenditure of $24,075.00 from the General Permanent Improvement Fund; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; and to declare an emergency. ($24,075.00)
To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement budget; to authorize the transfer of funds within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with Kokosing Construction Company, Inc. for the Resurfacing - 2025 Project 2 project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $8,074,002.35 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund and the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund for the project; and to declare an emergency. ($8,074,002.35)
To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to sell to Firefighter Jacob Castle, for the sum of $1.00, a Bomb Squad canine with the registered name "Angus", which has no further value to the Division of Fire; and to waive the provisions of the Columbus City Codes, Sale of City-Owned Personal Property. ($1.00)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents necessary for the transfer of a 0.240 acre portion of right-of-way near Oxford Street to 1400 Grogan Avenue, LLC, Rock Property Rentals, LLC, and Gateway 2000 Rentals, LLC - all controlled by Mickael Stickney. ($16,720.00)
To amend Ordinance No. 1797-2025, passed by Columbus City Council on July 14, 2025, to change the scope of the project and revise the amount of the authorized grant to $1,000,000.00; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer funds within the Development Taxable Bond Fund; to authorize the additional expenditure of up to $500,000.00 from the Development Taxable Bond Fund; and to allow expenses incurred prior to the creation of the purchase order. ($500,000.00) (Amended by Ord. 0434-2026 passed on 3/9/2026 -LG)
Notice/Advertisement Title: City of Columbus February 17, 2026, Graphics Commission Meeting Contact Name: Dane Kirk Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-7973 Contact Email Address: dekirk@columbus.gov
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; and 3312.49(C), Required parking, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1025-1027 E. 22TH 22ND AVE. (43211), to allow a two-unit dwelling with reduced required parking in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-121).
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a contract in an amount up to $175,000.00 with SVS Home Improvements & Design LLC, to provide residential emergency heating, plumbing, water and sewer, and electrical services as part of the Division of Housing’s Emergency Repair program; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer funds within the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; to authorize the expenditure of up to $175,000.00 from the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; to authorize expenditures prior to execution of the Purchase Order; and to declare an emergency. ($175,000.00)
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; and 3332.13, R-3 area district requirements, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1551-1553 26TH AVE. (43211), to allow a two-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-122).
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a contract in an amount up to $200,000.00 with Evolved Plumbing and Mechanical, LLC, to provide residential emergency heating, plumbing, water and sewer, and electrical services as part of the Division of Housing’s Emergency Repair program; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer funds within the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; to authorize the expenditure of up to $200,000.00 from the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; to authorize expenditures prior to execution of the Purchase Order starting March 1, 2026; and to declare an emergency. ($200,000.00)
Notice/Advertisement Title: Citizens' Commission on Elected Official Compensation Contact Name: Kirsten Estose Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-2728 Contact Email Address: KMEstose@columbus.gov
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract modification for Professional Engineering Services for the Home Road Water Plant with Hazen and Sawyer; to appropriate funds within the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for this project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $57,500,000.00 from the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund. ($57,500,000.00)
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; and 3332.13, R-3 area district requirements, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1545-1547 26TH AVE. (43211), to allow a two-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-120).
To authorize and direct the Administrative and Presiding Judge of the Franklin County Municipal Court to enter into the fourth year of a four-year contract with Avertest DBA Averhealth for monitoring services associated with the SCRAM; to authorize the expenditure of up to $225,000.00 for monitoring services from the electronic alcohol monitoring fund. ($225,000.00)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify and reduce four contract amounts with Black Bronco Constructions LLC, Coliseum Home Improvements LLC, MacRester Zacarias, DBA Kairos Construction Group LLC, and Reliable Home Improvements of Ohio, Inc., extend the contract term dates through the period of performance from February 28, 2026 to June 30, 2026; and declare an emergency. ($0.00)
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a contract in an amount up to $125,000.00 with Hairston’s Services LLC, to provide residential emergency heating, plumbing, water and sewer, and electrical services as part of the Division of Housing’s Emergency Repair program; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer funds within the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; to authorize the expenditure of up to $125,000.00 from the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; to authorize expenditures prior to execution of the Purchase Order starting March 1, 2026; and to declare an emergency. ($125,000.00)
To Celebrate and Recognize Schreiner Ace Hardware on the Occasion of Its 80th Anniversary