Legislation

To authorize the Director of the Public Utilities Department to modify a professional services contract with HNTB Ohio, Inc. for the Smart Lighting Phase 4 project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize an expenditure of up to $499,927.82 from the Electricity Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($499,927.82)

To authorize the Municipal Court Judges, through the Administrative and Presiding Judge, to modify the third year of the contract with US Protection Service LLC DBA Royce US Protection Service for the provision of security guard services in the Municipal Court Building and to authorize the expenditure of $120,000.00 from the General Fund and to declare an emergency. ($120,000.00)

To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement budget; to authorize the transfer of funds within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with Decker Construction Company for the ADA Ramp Projects - Citywide Curb Ramps 2026 project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,134,007.70 from the Street, Construction, Maintenance, and Repair Fund and the Streets and Highways Bond Fund for the project; and to declare an emergency. ($1,134,007.70)

To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement budget; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with Bituminous Pavement Systems, LLC for the Resurfacing - 2026 Crack Seal project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $632,409.09 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund for the project; and to declare an emergency. ($632,409.09)

Notice/Advertisement Title: City Council Zoning Agenda for May 18, 2026 Contact Name: Gretchen James Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-1654 Contact Email Address: gdjames@columbus.gov

Notice/Advertisement Title: Please See Public Service Director's Orders -- Placement of Traffic Control Devices as Recommended by the Division of Traffic Management -- Effective Date: 04/13/2026 Contact Name: Stephanie Mills Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-6328 Contact Email Address: sjmills@columbus.gov

Notice/Advertisement Title: Columbus LGBTQ+ Affairs Commission Bylaws Contact Name: Dr. Kenyona Walker Contact Telephone Number: (614) 645-5817 Contact Email Address: knwalker@columbus.gov

Notice/Advertisement Title: Columbus Building Commission Meeting Agenda - May 19, 2026 Contact Name: Toni Gillum Contact Telephone Number: (614) 645-5884 Contact Email Address: tmgillum@columbus.gov <mailto:tmgillum@columbus.gov>

To require the Director of the Public Service Department to adopt and regularly evaluate a Complete Streets policy for the City of Columbus; to amend section 219.034; to enact section 2105.02; and to repeal the existing version of section 219.034 of the Columbus City Codes. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to apply for grant funding from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) NatureWorks grant program for the Freedom Park Improvements Project; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Greenscapes Landscape Company, Inc. for the Stump Removal and Street Tree Planting - Fall 2026 Project; to authorize the transfer of $432,725.00 between the General Fund Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and the Recreation and Parks Bond Fund; to authorize the appropriation of $432,725.00 in the Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of $432,725.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund. ($432,725.00)

To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to modify all contracts and agreements with Wolf Creek Company Inc by assigning past, present and future contracts and agreements to Heritage Landscape Supply Group Inc due to company acquisition; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

Appointment of Anna Teye-Kasongo, Affordable Housing Alliance of Central Ohio, 215 North Front Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215, to serve on the Development Commission, replacing Janeece Keyes-Shanklin, with a new term expiration date of June 11, 2028. (resume attached)

To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Setterlin Building Company for the Franks Park Improvements Project; to authorize the appropriation of $281,602.22 within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the transfer of $304,602.22 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund and Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the transfer of $195,397.78 between the General Fund Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and the Recreation and Parks Bond Fund; to authorize the appropriation of $195,397.78 in the Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2025 Capital Improvements Budget; and to authorize the expenditure of $900,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund and Permanent Improvement Fund. ($900,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Recreation and Parks to modify an existing contract with Sahara Global Security LLC for security services at the City of Columbus, Recreation and Parks Department pools, sporting facilities, and public events; to authorize the expenditure of $200,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($200,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Advanced Civil Design, Inc., for the Joan Park and Freedom Park Improvements-Design Project; to authorize the expenditure of $427,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($427,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to modify an existing contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. to extend the contract term through December 31, 2027 to allow for continued architectural and engineering services for the Gender Road Park and McCoy Park Improvements Project; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and increase a professional construction management services contract with Smoot Construction Company of Ohio for the Big Walnut Trunk Extension Phase 2 Professional Construction Management project; to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to apply for and accept a loan from the Sanitary Fresh Water Market for the project; to appropriate funds in the Sanitary - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for this project; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $1,913,332.96 from the Sanitary - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund to pay for the contract modification. ($1,913,332.96)

To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Greenscapes Landscape Company, Inc. for the Street Tree Installation - ODNR Grant - Fall 2026 Project; and to authorize the expenditure of $254,500.00 from the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund. ($254,500.00)

Appointment of Joshua T. Cox, 1167 Perry Street, Columbus, Ohio 43201, to serve on the Development Commission, replacing Maria Manta Conroy, with a new term expiration date of June 11, 2028. (resume attached)

Appointment of Jake Wozniak, Treasurer and Deputy Chief Financial Officer, The Ohio State University, Office of Business and Finance, University Square South, 15 E. 15th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43201, to serve on the Columbus-Franklin County Finance Authority Board of Directors, replacing Christian Gonzalez, with a term expiration date of April 30, 2029. (resume attached)

To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to modify an existing contract with Claypool Electric, Inc. for the Bicentennial Park Electric Replacement Project; to authorize the appropriation of $11,094.50 within the Recreation and Parks Special Purpose Fund; to authorize the transfer of $11,094.50 within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund and Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2025 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the expenditure of $22,189.00 from the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund, Special Purpose Fund, and Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($22,189.00)

To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to modify an existing contract with MKSK, Inc. for the West Case Park Development Project; to authorize the appropriation of $2,552.83 within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the transfer of $17,079.11 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund and Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the transfer of $112,920.89 between the General Fund Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and the Recreation and Parks Bond Fund; to authorize the appropriation of $112,920.89 in the Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2025 Capital Improvements Budget; and to authorize the expenditure of $130,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund and Permanent Improvement Fund. ($130,000.00)

To recognize and designate May 15, 2026 as Peace Officers Memorial Day in Columbus, Ohio.