Legislation

To recognize B.R.E.A.D.’s dedication to community advocacy and environmental justice through their Earth Day Forum: Our Trees! Our Health!

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a capital contribution agreement with the Star House for facility renovations; to authorize the expenditure in an amount up to $1,000,000.00 within the Development Taxable Bond Fund; and to authorize the advancement of funds on a predetermined schedule. ($1,000,000.00)

To authorize and direct the Board of Health to modify a contract with DAS Health Ventures, LLC., for ongoing support of integration services in our electronic medical record system; to add funds up to $6,250.00; to authorize the expenditure of $6,250.00; and to declare an emergency. ($6,250.00)

Notice/Advertisement Title: Public Hearing: City Council District Systems Contact Name: Andie McDonald Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-7994 Contact Email Address: abmcdonald@columbus.gov HEARING RESCHEDULED FROM APRIL 28, 2026

To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to modify and renew a contract with The Smart PM, LLC for the purchase of Smartsheet Control Center software, end-user licenses for various city departments, software maintenance, and support services; to authorize the expenditure of up to $326,015.70 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating fund; and to declare an emergency. ($326,015.70)

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify the service contract with Synagro Central, LLC for the Parsons Avenue Water Plant Residuals Removal and Disposal - Lagoon 3 project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $12,000,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund. ($12,000,000.00)

To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Department of Technology, to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the Purchase Agreement with Harris and Heavener Excavating, Inc. for fiber maintenance and restoration services; and to authorize the expenditure of $300,000.00 Information Services Operating Fund with the provision that unexpended funds may be carried over into the subsequent purchase agreement. ($300,000.00)

Reappointment of Frederic Bertley, Ph.D., President and CEO, Center of Science and Industry (COSI), 333 West Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215, to serve on the Columbus Regional Airport Authority Board of Directors, with a new term expiration date of December 31, 2029. (resume attached)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to modify and extend a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Video Storage for Body Worn Cameras with CDW Government, LLC. and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

Notice/Advertisement Title: City of Columbus April 28, 2026, Board of Zoning Adjustment Meeting Contact Name: Phil Ashear Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-1719 Contact Email Address: pjashear@columbus.gov

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into contract with Peterson Highway Safety, Inc. for the purchase and delivery of twenty solar powered, trailer mounted, arrow boards for the Department of Public Utilities; to waive competitive bidding provisions of Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Code; and to authorize the expenditure of $93,800.00 from the Water Operating Fund. ($93,800.00)

To recognize the meaningful work of Habitat for Humanity-MidOhio and celebrate the historic groundbreaking of the Devon Triangle Multifamily Neighborhood Housing Development.

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter into a contract with SoundThinking Inc., formerly ShotSpotter, Inc., for the use of a gunfire detection, alert, and analysis program; to authorize reimbursement of expenses prior to the creation of the purchase order; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of $661,500.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($661,500.00)

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

Reappointment of David Mitchell, Nationwide Insurance, 4243 Trabue Rd. Columbus, OH 43228 to serve on the Franklin County Planning Commission with a new term expiration date of October 31, 2028. (resume attached)

To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer funds between projects within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to authorize the City Attorney's Office, Real Estate Division, to contract for professional services relative to the acquisition of fee simple title and lesser interests in and to property needed for the Roadway - Livingston Ave - 18th St to Nelson Rd project; to authorize the City Attorney's Office, Real Estate Division, to negotiate with property owners to acquire the additional rights of way necessary to complete this project; to authorize the expenditure of $1,200,000.00 from the ODOT Highway Safety Improvement Program and the Streets and Highways Bond Fund to pay for the project; to authorize the Director of Public Service, or a designee, to execute a construction contract, or a similar instrument, and any amendments or modifications thereto as may be necessary, with Norfolk Southern to facilitate the construction of the Roadway - Livingston Ave - 18th St to Nelson Rd project; and to declare an emergency. ($1,200,000.00)

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract for the option to purchase Pole Line Hardware with Reed City Power Line Supply Co.; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute a contribution agreement with the Scioto Peninsula Association, Inc. to provide funding for various security enhancement initiatives within the Scioto Peninsula development area; to authorize the transfer of appropriation of funds within the Mobility Enterprise Fund; to authorize an expenditure in an amount up to $135,000.00 from the Mobility Enterprise Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($135,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with JLD Construction Services, LLC, for the Lead Service Line Replacements - Part 3 Project; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation between the Water System Reserve Fund and the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $10,756,912.00 from the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund for the contract; to authorize the expenditure of up to $2,000.00 from the Water Bond Fund to pay for prevailing wage services; and to declare an emergency. ($10,758,912.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a professional services contract with T&M Associates, Inc. for the Eakin Road Area Water Line Improvements project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds within the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon approval of a loan from the Ohio Water Development Authority; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $506,579.57 from the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund. ($506,579.57)

Notice/Advertisement Title: Columbus LGBTQ+ Affairs Commission - April Meeting Contact Name: Samuel Duling Contact Telephone Number: (614) 645-6867 Contact Email Address: saduling@columbus.gov

To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into contract with Buckeye Power Sales Company Inc. for the purchase of four (4) Gasoline Powered Zero Turn Mowers; to authorize the expenditure of up to $53,816.00 from the Municipal Motor Vehicle Tax Fund to purchase the equipment; and to declare an emergency. ($53,816.00)

To authorize and direct the Board of Health to modify a contract with DAS Health Ventures, LLC for ongoing support of the electronic medical record system; to add funds up to $11,250; to extend the term update through July 31, 2026; to authorize the expenditure of $11,250.00 from the Health Special Revenue Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($11,250.00)

Notice/Advertisement Title: City Council Zoning Agenda for April 27, 2026 Contact Name: Gretchen James Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-1654 Contact Email Address: gdjames@columbus.gov