Legislation

To amend Title 45 of the Columbus City Codes by enactment of new Chapter 4553; to regulate the practice of utility reselling for residential properties in the City of Columbus.

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 Improvements - Sancus Boulevard project; to authorize the City Auditor to appropriate $1,170,000.00 within the Federal Transportation Grants Fund; 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 $1,770,000.00 from the Federal Transportation Grant Fund and the Streets and Highways Bond Fund for the project; to repay any unused grant funds at the end of the grant period; and to declare an emergency. ($1,770,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Education to enter into a grant agreement for $50,000.00 with Franklin County Children’s Services (FCCS) to create and implement a 12-month childcare and early education pilot program; to authorize the transfer of $50,000.00 within the Department of Education General Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of $50,000.00 within the Department of Education General Fund. ($50,000.00)

To rezone 5371 BACHMAN RD. (43110), being 99.7± acres located on the south side of Bachman Road, 2,770 Feet from the intersection of Bachman and Winchester Pike, From: NG, Neighborhood General District and NE, Neighborhood Edge District, To: PUD-6, Planned Unit Development District and L-ARLD, Limited Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z24-016).

To authorize the Administrative and Presiding Judge of the Franklin County Municipal Court to engage in the first year of a four-year contract with Svetlana Ball, DBA Ohio Translation Services, for foreign language interpreter services for the Franklin County Municipal Court; to authorize the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $165,000.00 from the general fund; and to declare an emergency. ($165,000.00)

To enact and amend various sections of Title 21 of the Columbus City Codes to modernize the sections of code that govern parking infractions within the Department of Public Service and to further define and establish parking rules and regulations.

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute grant agreements with the Ohio Department of Transportation Local Major Bridge Program, to accept and expend awarded grant funds, and to issue refunds, if necessary, after final accounting for approved projects, and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.037, R-2F residential district; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3321.05(B)(2), Vision clearance; 3332.14, R-2F area district requirements; 3332.18(D), Basis of computing area; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1110 & 1112 S. WASHINGTON AVE. (43206), to allow two, two-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-078).

To authorize the Executive Director of the Civil Service Commission, on behalf of the Department of Public Safety, to modify the contract with Enterprise Holdings Inc. for Car Rental Services, and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a contract modification with DLZ Ohio, Inc., for the Construction Administration/Construction Inspection Services 2023-2025 contract; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $1,080,372.79 from the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund for the contract modification; and to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for the project. ($1,080,372.79)

To authorize the Executive Director of the Civil Service Commission, on behalf of the Department of Public Safety, to modify the contract with Aloft Columbus Easton/Columbus Easton Hotel IV, LLC for additional Hotel/Lodging Services, and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a Not-for-Profit Service Contract with Community Shelter Board (CSB) in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000.00 for the purpose of supporting winter warming services; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $2,000,000.00 from the Housing/Business Tax Incentives Fund; to authorize the reimbursement of expenditures incurred prior the approval of the purchase order, including food and non-alcoholic beverages, as “operating costs” to serve the public purpose for populations experiencing homelessness, housing insecurity and food insecurity; and to declare an emergency. ($2,000,000.00)

To authorize the Executive Director of the Civil Service Commission to enter into a grant agreement with Aspyr for the purpose of administering the EDGE Program; to authorize the expenditure of $150,000.00 from the General Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($150,000.00) (Amended by ord. 0308-2026 on 2/23/2026 -LG)

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To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Waibel Energy Systems, Inc. for the Woodward Park Community Center HVAC Repair 2025 Project; to authorize the expenditure of $64,500.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($64,500.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute an Operating and Maintenance Agreement with the Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority and the Board of County Commissioners of Franklin County, Ohio, for the maintenance, upkeep, and improvement of Nationwide Arena. ($0.00)

To amend the Short North Community Reinvestment Area to make modifications to align with the updates located in Chapter 4565 of the Columbus City Code (“CCC”); to modify the minimum investment required to apply for the Incentive; and to amend Ordinance No. 1292-2012, as amended by Ordinance Nos. 2194-2018 and 1884-2022. ($0.00)

To amend various sections of the Columbus Building Code, Title 41, relating to the Home Improvement Contractor ("HIC") license requirements. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of the Public Utilities Department to enter into a construction contract with Underground Utilities, Inc., for the Athens Avenue and Rumsey Road Area Water Line Improvements Project; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $5,122,279.85 from the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund for the contract; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for the project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $2,000.00 from the Water Bond Fund to pay for prevailing wage services. ($5,124,279.85)

To rezone 464 RATHMELL RD. (43137), being 17.1± acres located on the north side of Rathmell Road, 260± feet east of Fosterson Drive, From: R, Residential District, To: L-ARLD, Limited Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z25-051).

To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to accept a grant in the amount of $39,342.60 and enter into an agreement with the Franklin County Department of Job and Family Services to provide salary support for Rec Aides administering Afterschool Rec Club; to appropriate to $39,342.60 to the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund. ($39,342.60)

To amend Ordinance No. 3448-2023, as amended by Ordinance Nos. 1393-2024 and 1908-2025; to modify the Columbus Housing Community Reinvestment Area (the “CHCRA”); to authorize real property tax exemptions as authorized by Chapter 3735 of the Ohio Revised Code (ORC); and to provide that the City’s existing Community Reinvestment Area Housing Council shall serve as the Housing Council for the modified CHCRA. ($0.00)

To accept various deeds for parcels of real property to be used as road rights-of-way; to dedicate these parcels as public rights-of-way; and to name said rights-of-way as described within this Ordinance. ($0.00)

To amend sections of Chapter 4565 of the Columbus City Codes to enhance administrative efficiency in the Residential Tax Incentive Program by recognizing Qualifying Development Projects and Qualifying Programs; to standardize description of the Residential Tax Incentive; and to standardize approval paths through the Housing Officer who is designated as the Director of the Department of Development. ($0.00)