Legislation

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Driven Excavating, LLC, for the Lexington Area Water Line Improvements Project; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $5,229,633.75 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. ($5,231,633.75)

Notice/Advertisement Title: 2026 Operating Budget: Council Amendments Hearing Contact Name: Jean-Philippe Dorval Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-2898 Contact Email Address: jpdorval@columbus.gov

To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept grant funds from The Ohio State University in the amount of $47,174.00 and any additional funds for the OSU SUD Intervention Grant program following receipt of executed agreement; to authorize the appropriation of $47,147.00, and any additional funds awarded from the unappropriated balance of the Health Department Grants Fund; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer appropriations between object classes for the OSU SUD Intervention Grant program; and to declare an emergency. ($47,147.00)

To authorize an appropriation of $150,000.00 from the unappropriated balance of the General Government Grant Fund to the Division of Police; to authorize and direct the Director of Public Safety to enter into an agreement with The Ohio State University for the OSU-CPD Crime Interdiction Security Initiative; and to declare an emergency. ($150,000.00)

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract for the option to purchase Mainline Fire Hydrants & Hydrant Parts with Core & Main LP., and Ferguson US Holdings Inc; to authorize the expenditure of $2.00; and to declare an emergency. ($2.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement and all necessary amendments with the State of Ohio, Department of Transportation (ODOT), for the Division of Water Reclamation to provide interstate pump station maintenance and receive reimbursement from the State. ($0.00)

To authorize the City Treasurer to renew its contract for gift card banking services with US Bank NA for the period April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027; and to declare and emergency. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into contracts with West Granville Road Owner, LLC, for the lining of sewer lines for the OSU Airport East - McVey East and West Mainline and Lateral Rehabilitation project; to authorize the Department of Public Utilities to seek reimbursement from West Granville Road Owner, LLC, for construction inspection administration and inspection costs incurred for the work; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a Subaward Not-for Profit Service Contract with Community Action Program (CAP) Commission of the Lancaster Fairfield County Area in an amount up to $373,907.00; to authorize the expenditure in an amount up to $373,907.00 utilizing the 2023, 2024, and 2025 Housing Opportunities for People with Aids (HOPWA) entitlement grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; to authorize the payment of eligible expenditures prior to the issue of the purchase order beginning January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026; and declare an emergency. ($373,907.00)

To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a contract modification with CTL Engineering, Inc for the Roadway - Material Testing and Inspection 2024 project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $500,000.00 from the Private Construction Inspection Fund and the Construction Inspection Fund to pay for the contract; and to declare an emergency. ($500,000.00)

To accept the application (AN25-003) of City of Columbus Department of Public Service (DPS) for the annexation of certain territory containing 0.098± acres in Blendon Township. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into an indefinite quantity agreement with Potomac Electrical Services LLC for Electrical Transformer and Switchgear Inspection, Maintenance, and Repair Services; to authorize the expenditure of $170,000.00 split between the Water and Sanitary Sewer Operating Funds; and to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Code. ($170,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into an indefinite quantity agreement with Homeland Language Services LLC for translation services; and to authorize the expenditure of $15,000.00 split between the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($15,000.00)

To authorize the City Auditor to modify an existing agreement along with the Auditor of the State of Ohio, and Rea & Associates, Inc., for additional professional auditing services for calendar year 2025; to authorize the expenditure of up to $16,500.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($16,500.00)

To authorize the Director of Public Service to establish a purchase order with the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO) for landfill use by the Division of Infrastructure Management and the Division of Traffic Management; to authorize the expenditure of $202,500.00 or so much thereof as may be needed from the Street Construction, Maintenance, and Repair Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($202,500.00)

To authorize the Board of Health to enter into a contract with MEE Productions Inc. for media campaign services; to authorize the expenditure from the Health Departments Grants Fund to pay the costs thereof; and to declare an emergency. ($75,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to renew an existing agreement with T&M Associates for Environmental Management System and Environmental Compliance Support Services; and to authorize the expenditure of $242,000.00 split between the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($242,000.00)

To amend Ordinance 1490-2024 to expand the scope of services for the US DOE-funded program and to change the identity of the subrecipient; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into contract with the Greater Columbus Arts Council (GCAC) for the purpose of distributing 20% of the 2026 Admissions Tax proceeds from the Facility Stabilization Fund for the purpose of investment in cultural arts, sports, and performance arts venues in the greater Columbus area; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of these proceeds from the Facility Stabilization Fund estimated to be $870,000.00; and to declare an emergency. ($870,000.00)

To amend the Background section of Ordinance 2845-2024 to expand the scope of services for the US DOE-funded program; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a professional engineering services contract with CDM Smith Inc. for the Jackson Pike Water Reclamation Plant and Southerly Water Reclamation Plant Fiber Optic Backbone Upgrade and Replacement projects; to authorize the appropriation of funds within the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to apply for and accept a loan from the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund for the Jackson Pike Water Reclamation Plant project; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving loans for these projects; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $618,319.00 from the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund for the contract. ($618,319.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into contract with the Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority (FCCFA) for the purpose of distributing 2026 Admissions Tax proceeds from the Facility Stabilization Fund for the purpose of infrastructure investment in Nationwide Arena; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of an estimated $3,475,000.00 from the Facility Stabilization Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($3,475,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into contract with the Greater Columbus Arts Council, Inc. for the purpose of distributing 2026 Admissions Tax proceeds to provide funding for grants to artists and arts organizations that serve as the foundation for the city’s profile as a vibrant, inclusive city; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of proceeds from the Creation, Innovation and Inclusion Fund anticipated to be $11,050,000.00; and to declare an emergency. ($11,050,000.00)

Appointment of Anwar Watson, 1270 Eastwood Avenue, Columbus, OH 43203, to serve on the Near East Area Commission, replacing Maurice Wells, with a new term start date of December 11, 2025 and an expiration date of December 31, 2027 (resume attached).