Legislation

To authorize the Finance and Management Director, on behalf of the Department of Public Service, to modify contracts with Truck Country of Indiana, dba Stoops Freightliner; to allow for raw material and labor surcharges of up to $187,872.00; to authorize the expenditure of up to $187,872.00 from the Division of Refuse Collection Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($187,872.00)

To authorize the Director of Development to execute a grant agreement with Alvis, Inc. a not-for-profit, social service agency in an amount up to $75,000.00 for the Elevate!All Program; to authorize the expenditure of funds prior to the establishment of the purchase order beginning January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026; to authorize the advancement of funds on a pre-determined schedule during the term of the agreement; to authorize the expenditure in an amount up to $75,000.00 within the Hotel Motel Tax Fund; and declare an emergency. ($75,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to execute a First Amendment to Environmental Covenant, as approved by the City Attorney, necessary to amend an Environmental Covenant, described and recorded in Instrument Number 201207110098679, Recorder’s Office, Franklin County; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

Notice/Advertisement Title: Meeting Notice - Board of Wellfield Protection Appeals Contact Name: Robert E. Andrews Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-3227 Contact Email Address: reandrews@columbus.gov

To authorize the Director of Development to execute a grant agreement with Columbus Early Learning Center, a not-for-profit, social service agency in an amount up to $75,000.00 for the Elevate!All Program; to authorize the expenditure of funds prior to the establishment of the purchase order beginning January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026; to authorize the advancement of funds on a pre-determined schedule during the term of the agreement; to authorize the expenditure in an amount up to $75,000.00 within the Hotel Motel Tax Fund; and declare an emergency. ($75,000.00)

THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2026 New Type: D-1 To: CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL OF COLORADO LLC Chipotle 5319 2882 Stelzer Rd. Columbus, OH 43219 Permit #: 01437415-255 Transfer Type: C-1, C-2 To: Grandview Carryout LLC Grandview Carryout 1355 Grandview Ave Columbus, OH 43212 From: 14 0 GRANVIEW LLC 14-0 CARRYOUT 1355 Grandview Ave Columbus, OH 43212 Permit #: 10014177-1 New Type: C-1, C-2 To: Italian Village Carryout LLC 1041 Summit St. Columbus, OH 43201 Permit #: 10011597-1 New Type: D-5 To: FIREBIRDS OF NEW ALBANY LLC FIREBIRDS WOOD FIRED GRILL 6036 N Hamilton Rd Columbus, OH 43081 Permit #: 02738335-1 New Type: D-3 To: Off Da Bone Kitchen & Bar LLC OFF DA BONE KITCHEN & BAR 1223 E Long St Columbus, OH 43203 Permit #: 10013935-1 Advertise Date: 3/28/2026 Agenda Date:3/23/2026 Return Date: 4/2/2026

To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to enter into a contract with Carahsoft Technology Corp for VMWare Technical Account Manager (TAM) services software licensing; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes; and to authorize the expenditure of $108,219.18 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Division, Information Services Operating Fund. ($108,219.18)

Notice/Advertisement Title: Council President Shannon Hardin to Host a Public Hearing to Discuss Juvenile Safety Contact Name: Jessica Clinger Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-6354 Contact Email Address: JNClinger@columbus.gov

To authorize the Director of the Office of Education to extend an existing contract with W.E. Upjohn Unemployment Trustee Corporation for program evaluation services in support of the Columbus Promise program to June 30, 2026; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To amend Ordinance No. 0406-2026, passed by Columbus City Council on February 25, 2026 to allow for an adjustment in the total tillable acreage to 241 acres and annual rent to be $44,585.00 associated with the City’s farm lease with JRS Writsel Farms, GP; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to modify all contracts between the Department of Public Service and Arcadis Engineering Services (USA) Inc., to allow for the assignment of all such contracts from Arcadis Engineering Services (USA) Inc., to Arcadis U.S., Inc.; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund in support of vehicle acquisition for the executive protection unit; and to declare an emergency. ($40,000.00)

To authorize and direct the Administrative and Presiding Judge of the Franklin County Municipal Court to enter into contract with OBLIC; to authorize the expenditure of up to $7,000.00 to provide professional liability insurance for magistrates and staff attorneys, and to declare an emergency. ($7,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with JLD Construction Services, LLC, for the Krieger Court Stormwater Improvements Project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds within the Ohio Water Development Authority Storm Sewers Fund; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Storm Sewer Bond Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for this project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $2,567,522.66 from the Ohio Water Development Authority Storm Sewers Fund and from the Storm Sewer Bond Fund to pay for the project. ($2,567,522.66)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a contract modification with Prime Construction Management & Survey, Inc. for the Construction Administration/Construction Inspection Services 2023-2025 contract; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds within the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a supplemental loan for this project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $180,000.00 from the Storm Water Pollution Control Loan Fund to pay for the project. ($180,000.00)

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to renew a contract with WinnScapes of Columbus LLC, Inc., on behalf of the Facilities Management Division, for mowing and landscape maintenance services; to authorize the expenditure of $495,553.93 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($495,553.93)

To authorize the City Clerk to extend an existing contract with Heart & Hunter Inc, dba Hunter Marketing, for communications services regarding salary transparency to March 31, 2027; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Kokosing Industrial, Inc., for the Parsons Avenue Wellfield Development 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 the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for this project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $33,805,400.00 from the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund to pay 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. ($33,807,400.00)

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify all contracts and agreements with Elite Fire Services, LLC doing business as Elite Fire Services by assigning past, present and future contracts and agreements to Fire Protection Pros, LLC doing business as Elite Fire Services due to company reorganization; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Clearcreek Coatings, LTD for the 710 East Tank Painting Improvements project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Water Bond Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,614,938.50 for the project from the Water Bond Fund. ($1,614,938.50)

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to modify past, present and future contracts and purchase orders from Centennial LLC dba Farrow East Harley-Davidson to Schipper Motorsports Columbus, LLC dba Farrow Harley-Davidson; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a cooperative agreement, or memorandum of understanding, with Columbus Public Health for participation in the Healthy Homes Program, for the Division of Water; and to authorize the expenditure of $300,000.00 within the Water Operating Fund. ($300,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a service contract with K.N.S. Services for the Watershed Camera Improvements project; to waive the formal bidding requirements of Columbus City Code; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of funds and appropriation within the Water Bond Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $249,349.43 for the project. ($249,349.43)

To authorize and direct the Director of the Department of Public Safety to pay the City's proportionate share of operational and administrative support activities of the Franklin County Emergency Management and Homeland Security program, including the mass notification system and outdoor warning siren system fees; to authorize the expenditure of $1,020,237.44 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,020,237.44)