Legislation

To authorize the Board of Health to enter into a contract with Health Access, LLC for the Ryan White Part A HIV Care Grant Program for the provision of services allowable under the grant for persons with HIV or AIDS in central Ohio; to authorize the expenditure from the Health Department Grants Fund to pay the costs thereof; and to declare an emergency. ($99,000.00)

To authorize the Director of Development to enter into a grant agreement with Lower Lights Christian Health Center Inc. to build out a new location for expanded service provision and organizational operations; to authorize the expenditure of $1,000,000.00 from the Development Taxable Bond Fund; to authorize expenses incurred prior to purchase order execution, beginning August 1, 2025; to authorize the advancement of funds on a predetermined schedule provided in the terms of the agreement; and to declare an emergency. ($1,000,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to renew the existing contract with Synagro Central, LLC to provide liquid land application of biosolids for the Division of Water Reclamation; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute those documents necessary to enter into a reimbursement agreement with Clinton Township relative to the City’s Chesapeake Avenue Area Water Line Improvements project. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a contract modification with WSP USA, Inc in connection with the Bikeway-Cassady Ave - 7th to Plaza Properties Boulevard project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $250,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund to pay for the project; and to declare an emergency. ($250,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to modify an existing service contract with Data Ticket, Inc. for the provision of off-street parking management services; to authorize the expenditure of up to $2,000,000.00 from the Mobility Enterprise Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($2,000,000.00)

To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks Department to accept a grant from the Ohio Department of Education & Workforce in the amount of $2,500,000.00 for the 2026 Summer Food Service Program; to authorize the appropriation of $2,500,000.00 to the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund; to enter into an agreement with Columbus City Schools in the amount of $2,300,000.00 for the preparation and delivery of meals for the Summer Food Service Program; to authorize the expenditure of $2,300,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($2,500,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract for hosted software, maintenance, and support of the software application with Active Network, LLC; and to authorize the expenditure of $100,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Department Operating Fund. ($100,000.00)

To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to exercise and option to renew the contract for year two (2) and to add funding in the amount of $150,000.00, with Damron Barry M dba Above Sound and Lighting for Audio, Video, Lighting and Stage Production Services for the 2026 Jazz and Rib Fest and CBUS Soul Fest; to authorize the expenditure of $150,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund. ($150,000.00)

To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to exercise an option to renew the contract for year two (2) and add funding in the amount of $370,000.00, with Class Acts Columbus, Inc. to provide talent buying, fiscal agent, and event management services for events produced by the Office of Special Events; to authorize the expenditure of $370,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund. ($370,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to modify existing contracts with Rogers Krajnak Architects, Inc. and Sessley Building Services LLC for the Beatty Community Center Renovations Project; to authorize the appropriation of $2,581,112.20 within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the transfer of $2,800,000.00 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 $3,900,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund and Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($3,900,000.00)

To authorize the Administrative and Presiding Judge of the Franklin County Municipal Court to modify the first year of a four-year contract with Svetlana Ball, DBA Ohio Translation Services, LLC for foreign language interpreter services for the Franklin County Municipal Court; to authorize the additional expenditure of an amount not to exceed $350,000.00 from the general fund; and to declare an emergency. ($350,000.00)

Appointment of Ophelia Arnold, 5426 Lehman Village Blvd., Canal Winchester, OH 43110 to serve on the Community Relations Commission with a new term expiration date of January 31, 2029. (resume attached)

Appointment of Stephen Brooks, President, Physicians First Leasing LLC, 3400 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, OH 43202, to serve on the Grandview Crossing Community Authority Board of Trustees as a citizen member, with a term expiration date of March 31, 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).

Appointment of Justin Shaw, 1401 Upper Green Cir., Columbus, OH 43212 to serve on the Community Relations Commission with a new term expiration date of January 31, 2029. (resume attached)

Reappointment of Steve Papineau, President, Shelby Management, 1454 Neil Avenue, Columbus, OH 43212, to serve on the Grandview Crossing Community Authority Board of Trustees as a citizen member, with a term expiration date of March 31, 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).

Appointment of Montoya Rogers, 5411 John Browning Ct., Canal Winchester, OH 43110 to serve on the Community Relations Commission with a term expiration date of January 31, 2029. (resume attached)

Reappointment of Rob Vogt, Partner, Vogt Strategic Insights, 350 E. 1st Avenue, Suite 100, Columbus, OH 43201, to serve on the Grandview Crossing Community Authority Board of Trustees as a citizen member, with a term expiration date of March 31, 2028, 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 City Auditor to modify and extend the existing contract with Dayforce US, Inc. for the renewal of the Dayforce software subscription, support, hardware, and services; to authorize the expenditure of $2,400,000.00 from the Department of Technology operating fund; to authorize the expenditure of $80,000.00 from the Employee Benefits fund. ($2,480,000.00)

To authorize the Administrative and Presiding Judge of the Franklin County Municipal Court to enter into the first year of a contract with Behavioral Science Specialists, LLC, for the provision of competency evaluations and examinations of defendants; to authorize the expenditure of up to an amount not to exceed $345,000.00 from the general fund; and to declare an emergency. ($345,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service and the Director of Recreation and Parks to terminate the current agreements with Columbus Downtown Development Corporation related to the maintenance of artistic cabinet wraps in the public right-of-way; and to authorize the Director of Public Service and the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into a Master Maintenance Agreement with Columbus Downtown Development Corporation for said features. ($0.00)

Notice/Advertisement Title: Summary of Council Amendments Proposed to Ordinance 2938-2025 Contact Name: Matt Erickson Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-8524 Contact Email Address: mserickson@columbus.gov

Appointment of Helen Yee, 163 Richard Rd, Columbus, OH to serve on the Community Relations Commission replacing with a new term expiration date of January 31, 2029. (resume attached)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents necessary for the City to legally allow a canopy to encroach into the public right-of-way on the east side of South Front Street. ($0.00) (Amended by ord. 1709-2026 passed on 6/29/2026 -LG)