Legislation

To authorize the Director of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion to enter into a professional services contract with BBC Research & Consulting, Inc. for up to $374,462.00 to conduct an Availability Study; to authorize the expenditure of $202,347.35 from the general fund, or so much thereof as may be necessary; and to declare an emergency. ($202,347.35)

Reappointment of Samantha Trueblood, 986 Wilson Ave, Columbus OH 43206, to serve on the Labor Commission with a new term expiration date of March 31, 2029. (resume attached)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute grant agreements with the Ohio Department of Transportation relative to the Highway Safety Improvement Program, to accept and expend awarded grant funds, and to issue refunds, if necessary, for approved projects. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of Public Service to modify a professional services contract with ParkMobile LLC relative to the Mobile Payment Application System; to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,600,000.00 from the Mobility Enterprise Operating Fund to pay for an additional year of this contract; and to declare an emergency. ($1,600,000.00)

To authorize the City Attorney to spend City funds to acquire and accept in good faith certain fee simple and lesser real estate located in the vicinity of Williams Road between I-270 and Marketing Place, and contract for associated professional services in order for the Department of Public Utilities to timely complete the acquisition of Real Estate for the Blacklick Creek Main Trunk Sewer Rehabilitation project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the expenditure of up to $200,000.00 from the Sanitary Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($200,000.00)

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute those documents necessary to enter into a reimbursement agreement with the Franklin County Engineer’s Office to relocate an eight-inch water main near the Seventeenth Avenue and Interstate 670 area; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $125,000.00 from the Water Bond Fund. ($125,000.00)

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Sewer Maintenance Equipment Parts and Services with Best Equipment Company, Inc. in accordance with the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Code; and to authorize the expenditure of $1.00. ($1.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to modify and extend three (3) Universal Term Contracts for the option to purchase Janitorial Supplies with Hillyard Inc , Carmens’s Distribution System Inc., and Key 4 Supply Inc., and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of Columbus Water and Power to establish a subscription to The Water Research Foundation program for 2026; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $50,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund and up to $50,000.00 from the Water Reclamation Operating Fund. ($100,000.00)

Reappointment of Chris Naegele, 3359 Everson Road East, Columbus OH 43232, to serve on the Labor Commission with a new term expiration date of March 31, 2029. (resume attached)

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract modification for Construction Administration and Inspection Services with DLZ Ohio, Inc; 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; to authorize an expenditure of up to $250,000.00 from the Water Bond Fund for the contract; and to declare an emergency. ($250,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Pummell Construction Services LLC for the Sammons Park Improvements Project; to authorize the transfer of $270,642.00 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2025 Capital Improvements Budget; and to authorize the expenditure of $270,642.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund. ($270,642.00)

To authorize the City Attorney's Office, Real Estate Division, to hire professional services, negotiate with property owners, and acquire right-of-way in support of the Department of Public Service’s Capital Improvement Program; to authorize the City Auditor to appropriate $100,000.00 within the General Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the expenditure of up to $100,000.00 from the General Permanent Improvement Fund for this purpose; and to declare an emergency. ($100,000.00)

To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into year one (1) of a three (3) year contract, subject to annual appropriations and approval of the contract by the Columbus City Council, with V.A.T., Inc. for bus transportation services; to authorize the expenditure of $123,300.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund. ($123,300.00)

To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to accept additional grant funding, in the amount of $493.80, from Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) for the Franklinton Loop - Souder Avenue Trail Connector Project; and to authorize the appropriation of $493.80 in the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund. ($493.80)

Appointment of Jeffrey Lawrence Jr., Owner, The Guard, 1624 Oak Street, Columbus, OH 43205, to serve on the Trolley Barn DRD Advisory Committee as a Small Business Representative, replacing Andrew Sauer, with a term expiration date of June 20, 2026, but shall continue to hold over into one or more subsequent terms until a new citizen member is duly appointed to serve for the remainder of such term or until death, resignation, or removal for cause as determined by this Council. (resume attached)

To authorize the Director of Development to enter into a grant agreement with the Lincoln Theatre Association to renovate the existing space and location to support daily operations and programming; to authorize the expenditure of $402,000.00 from the Development Taxable Bond Fund; to authorize the advancement of funds on a predetermined schedule provided in the terms of the agreement; and to declare an emergency. ($402,000.00)

To authorize the transfer of $311,000.00 from the Hotel/Motel Tax Fund to the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund for the support of music licensing, and Jazz & Rib Fest and CBUS Soul Fest; to authorize the appropriation of $311,000.00 in the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund. ($311,000.00)

To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Dynamic Agility Sports, LLC to provide instruction and management of the Carriage Place Community Center Dynamic Agility Sports Camps; to authorize the expenditure of $110,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund and to waive competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code. ($110,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Jess Howard Electric Company for the Sammons Lighting Improvements Project; to authorize the appropriation of $226,462.51 within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the transfer of $501,281.00 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund and Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2025 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the expenditure of $651,281.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund and Permanent Improvement Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($651,281.00)

To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Silver Star Protection Group Holdings LLC for security services at the City of Columbus, Recreation and Parks Department pools, sporting facilities, and public events; to authorize the expenditure of $200,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($200,000.00)

To authorize the Director of Public Service to modify an existing service contract with LAZ Parking Midwest, LLC dba LAZ Parking Ltd., LLC (LAZ) for the provision of off-street parking management services; to authorize the expenditure of up to $2,600,000.00 from the Mobility Enterprise Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($2,600,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Claypool Electric, Inc. for the Bicentennial Park Electric Replacement Project; to authorize the appropriation of $38,815.50 within the Recreation and Parks Special Purpose Fund; to authorize the transfer of $38,815.50 within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund and Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2025 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the expenditure of $77,631.00 from the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund, Special Purpose Fund, and Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($77,631.00)

Appointment of Dr. Antoinette Miranda, PhD, Board of Education President, Columbus City Schools, 270 E. State Street, Columbus, OH 43215, to serve on the Trolley Barn DRD Advisory Committee as the Columbus City Schools Representative, replacing Michael Cole, with a term expiration date of June 20, 2027, but shall continue to hold over into one or more subsequent terms until a new citizen member is duly appointed to serve for the remainder of such term or until death, resignation, or removal for cause as determined by this Council. (resume attached)