Legislation

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify and increase the contract with Burgess & Niple, Inc. for the JPWRP Screening Improvements project; to authorize the appropriation and transfer of funds from the Sanitary Sewer Reserve Fund to the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund; to authorize the appropriation of funds within the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund; to authorize an expenditure of up to $2,380,053.00 from the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund to pay for the project: and to declare an emergency. ($2,380,053.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a planned renewal and modification with Ohio Mulch Supply, Inc. and Quasar Energy Group LLC-North Tree Farm for the Deep Row Hybrid Poplar Tree Farm #2 Program; to authorize the expenditure of $3,200,000.00 from the Sanitary Sewerage Operating Fund. ($3,200,000.00)

To set forth a statement of municipal services and zoning conditions to be provided to the area contained in a proposed annexation (AN26-005) of 167.2± Acres in Madison Township to the city of Columbus as required by the Ohio Revised Code and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To amend Chapter 153 of the Columbus City Codes to provide technical corrections and clarify the role and operation of the Information Technology Investment and Planning Committee. ($0.00)

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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 a pre-established Universal Term Contract/Purchase Agreement with CDW Government, LLC, for Video Storage; to authorize the expenditure of $75,822.16 for the above-described purpose from the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($75,822.16)

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To authorize the amendment of the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer between projects within the Development Taxable Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of Development to enter into a capital improvement grant agreement in an amount up to $225,000.00 with Big Brother’s Big Sisters of Central Ohio, Inc. to continue the renovation of the new downtown headquarters location; to authorize the expenditure in an amount up to $225,000.00 within the Development Taxable Bond Fund; to authorize the advancement of funding on a predetermined schedule; and to declare an emergency. ($225,000.00)

To accept the application (AN25-027) of Joseph R. and Lexie C. Blalock, Richard C. Wolf, and Bruce L., Andrea V., Robert B., and Karen L. Minto for the annexation of certain territory containing 15.4± acres in Jefferson Township. ($0.00)

To authorize the Finance and Management Director on behalf of the Fleet Management Division to establish a purchase order with Jerry Pate Turf & Irrigation Inc. for one (1) electric utility cart; to authorize expenditure of $18,510.47 from the Fleet Management Capital Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($18,510.47)

To authorize the Department of the Department of Public Utilities, to enter into a contract for soil sampling and laboratory services as set forth in the Scope of Services with Ohio State University for the Division of Water Reclamation; to authorize the expenditure of $106,738.00 from the Sewer Operating Fund. ($106,738.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract/Purchase Agreement for the procurement of APC Smart-UPS SRTs; and to authorize the expenditure of $83,908.00 from the Information Services Operating Fund. ($83,908.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a contract with Ronald Horton Jr., dba First Choice Lead Abatement, to increase funding utilizing an existing auditor’s certificate established for this purpose in an amount up to $75,000.00. ($75,000.00)

To Honor and Recognize Ronald Boyt for his Outstanding Work in the Columbus Community

To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer appropriation between projects within the Development Taxable Bonds Fund; to authorize the Director of Development to enter into a grant agreement with Stowe Mission of Central Ohio to provide funding for facility upgrades; to authorize the expenditure of $30,000.00 within the Development Taxable Bond Fund; to authorize the expenditures prior to the issuance of the purchase order beginning March 1, 2026; and to advance funding per a predetermined schedule. ($30,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Facilities Management Division, to enter into contract with The Scherzinger Corporation for pest control services; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes, Chapter 329; and to authorize the expenditure of $55,152.00 from the General Fund. ($55,152.00)

To repeal Ordinance No. 2173-2025 in its entirety due to an error in interpreting the terms of the underlying grant that funded the contract with Emergency Networking, Inc.; to authorize the City Auditor to cancel the Auditor’s Certificate associated with Ordinance No. 2173-2025; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To authorize the Interim Director of the Human Resources Department to enter into a contract with CTI Audit Solutions, Inc. from May 18th, 2026 through April 30th, 2029; and to authorize the expenditure of $175,000.00 from the Employee Benefits Fund, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the costs of said contract. ($175,000.00)

To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3332.039, R-4 residential district, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1828 E. HUDSON ST. (43211), to allow an eating and drinking establishment in the R-4, Residential District and to revoke Ordinance #853-73 (CV73-018), passed on June 18, 1973 (Council Variance # CV25-072).

This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Technology to enter into a contract with Vaske Computer Inc. for Oracle Software Licenses, Maintenance and Support services; to authorize the expenditure of $1,048,972.65 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating fund and to declare an emergency. ($1,048,972.65)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development, or authorized designee, on behalf of the Department of Public Utilities, to execute a License Agreement with Franklin County in order to park motor vehicles at the Southerly Wastewater Treatment Plant; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To accept the application (AN25-021) of Dublin MHP LLC for the annexation of certain territory containing 4.46± acres in Washington Township. ($0.00)

To honor the life and legacy of Columbus native Master Sergeant Tyler Simmons, and fellow members of the Ohio Air National Guard’s 121st Air Refueling Wing, who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation

To authorize and direct the City Attorney to settle the lawsuit known as Brooke Wilson v. City of Columbus, Case No. 2:22-cv-4427, pending in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio; to authorize the expenditure of the sum of Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($750,000.00) in settlement of the lawsuit; to authorize the transfer of $750,000.00 within the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($750,000.00)