Legislation

Notice/Advertisement Title: Stormwater Drainage Manual Regulation Contact Name: Liz Miller Contact Telephone Number: (614) 645-0919 Contact Email Address: ColumbusSWDM@columbus.gov

To authorize the Director of Public Service to apply for a Shine a Light on Dumpers grant; to authorize the execution of grant and other requisite agreements with the Ohio Attorney General’s Office, and other entities providing for the acceptance and administration of said grant award on behalf of the City of Columbus Department of Public Service; and to authorize the expenditure of any awarded funds and the refund of any unused funds. ($0.00)

To accept the application (AN26-003) of the City of Columbus Department of Public Service (DPS) for the annexation of certain territory containing 0.39± acres in Blendon Township. ($0.00)

To authorize and direct the City Auditor to authorize payment to the Ohio State University per invoice approved by the City Council President (or designee) in an amount not to exceed $15,214.00 from Fund 1000; and to declare an emergency. ($15,214.00).

To authorize the Director of Columbus Water and Power to enter into a contract modification with Evans Mechwart Hambleton & Tilton Incorporated for the Construction Administration/Construction Inspection Services 2026-2028 contract to add additional funding; to authorize amendments to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $1,400,533.56 from the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund and the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Loan Fund for the contract; and to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving loans for the project. ($1,400,533.56)

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase PKS, Rotary and Lincoln Auto Lifts with Leswego Corp. in accordance with the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00)

Notice/Advertisement Title: Council Structure and Reform Public Hearing Meeting Minutes Contact Name: Andie McDonald Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-7994 Contact Email Address: ABMcDonald@columbus.gov <mailto:ABMcDonald@columbus.gov>

To authorize and direct the Director of Education to enter a grant agreement with GSWS Columbus to provide advance payment in support of the Gay Softball World Series; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure from the Neighborhood Initiatives Subfund; to authorize an expenditure from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($15,000.00)

To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a purchase order for the purchase of vehicles for the Department of Building and Zoning Services; to authorize an appropriation in the Development Services Fund; and to authorize an expenditure from the Development Services Fund. ($92,992.80)

Appointment of Douglas Shreve, 1100 Obetz Road, Columbus, OH 43207, to serve on the Far South Columbus Area Commission, with a new term start date of January 1, 2026 and an expiration date of December 31, 2028. (resume attached)

Notice/Advertisement Title: Amended Bylaws for Vehicle For Hire Advisory Board Contact Name: Benjamin Lee Contact Telephone Number: 614.645.7471 Contact Email Address: bclee@columbus.gov

Appointment of Mike Andrako, P.E., Franklin County Engineer's Office, Mobility Engineer, to serve on Transportation and Pedestrian Commission, with a term start date of October 2026 and term expiration date of October 2029. (resume attached)

To withdraw the objection to the renewal of liquor permit number 09073995-82 held by True North Energy LLC, doing business as True North, located at 2441 Lockbourne Rd., Columbus, OH 43207, and to declare an emergency.

Notice/Advertisement Title: Southwest Area Commission Election Petitions Available Contact Name: Elizabeth Reed Contact Telephone Number: 614-560-3831 Contact Email Address: liz.glean@gmail.com

Appointment of Stephanie Warner-Wilkins, 1438 Lilley Avenue, Columbus, OH 43206, to serve on the Columbus South Side Area Commission, replacing Maudie Grace, with a new term start date of January 1, 2026 and an expiration date of December 31, 2028. (resume attached)

To amend Chapters 1101 and 1119 of the Columbus City Codes to authorize the Director of Columbus Water & Power to disconnect vacant buildings from the water system and to expand the Lead Service Line Replacement Program into contract community areas. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of Public Service to apply for a Community Waste Reduction Grant; to authorize the execution of grant and other requisite agreements with the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio and other entities providing for the acceptance and administration of said grant award on behalf of the City of Columbus, Department of Public Service; and to authorize the expenditure of any awarded funds and the refund of any unused funds. ($0.00)

Appointment of Thomas Less, 23 East Gates Street, Columbus, OH 43206, to serve on the Columbus South Side Area Commission, with a new term start date of January 1, 2026 and an expiration date of December 31, 2028. (resume attached)

Appointment of Rodney Stufflebean, Columbus City Schools, Executive Director of Transportation, to serve on Transportation and Pedestrian Commission, with a term start date of October 2026 and term expiration date of October 2029. (resume attached)

To authorize the Director of Public Service to submit applications for the SFY 28 Round of Local Transportation Improvement Program and State Capital Improvement Program through the Ohio Public Works Commission and to execute project agreements for approved projects; to authorize the Director of Public Service and the Director of Finance and Management to submit loan documents and borrow money from the Ohio Public Works Commission for projects as awarded under the State Capital Improvement Program; to authorize the Director of Finance and Management and City Auditor, as appropriate, to sign for funding use certification, local match availability, and to certify loan portion repayment. ($0.00)

Appointment of Maudie Grace, 1548 Fairwood Avenue, Columbus, OH 43206, to serve on the Columbus South Side Area Commission, replacing Justin Soltesz, with a new term start date of January 1, 2026 and an expiration date of December 31, 2028. (resume attached)

Appointment of Melinda Vonstein, AICP, MORPC, Greenways Planning Studios Lead, to serve on Transportation and Pedestrian Commission, with a term start date of October 2026 and term expiration date of October 2028. (resume attached)

Appointment of Robert Maeder, 3039 Woodway Road, Columbus, OH 43207, to serve on the Far South Columbus Area Commission, with a new term start date of January 1, 2026 and an expiration date of December 31, 2028. (resume attached)

Appointment of Lis Regula, 291 South Terrace Avenue, Columbus, OH 43204, to serve on the Greater Hilltop Area Commission, replacing James White, with a new term start date of July 7, 2026 and an expiration date of December 31, 2028. (resume attached)