Legislation

To authorize the Director of Public Safety, on behalf of the Division of Support Services, to enter into a new contract for maintenance with Cincinnati Bell, Inc. dba Agile Network Builders, LLC, for network connectivity between the City’s communication towers and the dispatching centers; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code; and to authorize an expenditure of $141,360.00 from the General Fund. ($141,360.00)

To rezone 7825 FLINT RD. (43219), being 1.12± acres located on the west side of Flint Road, 259± feet north of North High Street, From: R, Rural District, To: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District (Rezoning #Z25-046).

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety, on behalf of the Division of Support Services, to extend a contract with Day & Manofsky Funeral Service LLC for indigent cremation services and allocate funding; to authorize the expenditure of $280,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($280,000.00)

To rezone 5357 CLEVELAND AVE. (43231), being 0.30± acres located at the southwest corner of Cleveland Avenue and Teakwood Drive, From: I, Institutional District, To: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District (Rezoning #Z23-011).

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to associate any and all budget reservations resulting from this ordinance with the purchase agreement with Cellco Partnership dba Verizon Wireless for wireless voice, data, GPS, modem services, and equipment; to authorize the expenditure of $1,250,000.00 from the Department of Public Safety's general fund budget; and to declare an emergency. ($1,250,000.00)

To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a not-for-profit service contract with the Center for Public Enterprise (CPE) in an amount up to $30,000 to provide evaluation, research, and technical support for a mixed income pilot fund and program; and to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund. ($30,000.00)

To recognize and celebrate St. Mark’s Lodge No. 7 as the Keep Columbus Beautiful Outstanding Adopt an Area Partner.

To enact Chapter 181-Recycling Service Regulation-City Facilities.

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to establish contracts and purchase orders for the payment of annual membership dues and subscriptions for various organizations; and to authorize the expenditure of $150,000.00 from the General Fund. ($150,000.00)

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract for the option to purchase Ferric Chloride with Kemira Water Solutions, Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00)

To recognize and celebrate Naturewise Columbus as the Keep Columbus Beautiful Partner of the Year.

To recognize, honor and celebrate Judge James Edward Green on his retirement from Franklin County Municipal Court.

To authorize the appropriation and encumbrance of $237,091.80 within the Small Business Education and Training Fund to the Office of Diversity and Inclusion in support of small business education and training events; and to declare an emergency. ($237,091.80)

To Recognize Cardiovascular Disease as the World’s Leading Cause of Death and to Support the Recognition of Friday, February 6, 2026, as “National Wear Red Day” and February as “American Heart Month”

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Pro-Patch OEM Parts with H.D. Industries, Inc. in accordance with the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Code; and to authorize the expenditure of $1.00. ($1.00)

To recognize and celebrate Lisa Boggs as the recipient of the Keep Columbus Beautiful Lifetime Achievement Award.

To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to execute subrecipient agreements and contracts with community-based partners to complete existing projects, to appropriate and authorize the expenditure of $225,762 in CDBG grant funds; and to declare an emergency. ($225,762.00)

To recognize and celebrate Jennifer Hernandez as the Keep Columbus Beautiful Volunteer of the Year.

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with Northeast-Western Energy Systems USA LLC for a service, maintenance and support contract for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage under the City’s sole source procurement provision; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $522,400.00 from the Sewerage and Drainage Operating Fund. ($522,400.00)

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to modify and extend the contracts for the option to purchase City Work Uniforms with Jonahs Enterprises, Inc. and Galls LLC; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To recognize and celebrate Off-Campus and Commuter Student Engagement at Ohio State University as the Keep Columbus Beautiful Group of the Year.

Notice/Advertisement Title: The Columbus Recreation and Parks Tree Subcommission updates Bylaws Contact Name: Rosalie Hendon Contact Telephone Number: 614.724.3003 Contact Email Address: rfhendon@columbus.gov

To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with Community Refugee and Immigration Services (CRIS) for general operating support on a predetermined, advance payment schedule; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($50,000.00)

To encourage the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio to take measures to protect Ohio residents, including residents of Columbus, from rising electricity bills