Legislation

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management on behalf of the Division of Fleet Management to renew a contract with Assetworks LLC, for fleet management software services for the City’s fleet vehicles; to authorize the expenditure of $1,100,000.00 from the fleet operating fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,100,000.00)

To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3332.035, R-3 residential district, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2930-2932 MEDINA AVE. (43224), to allow a two-unit dwelling in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-127).

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Towing Services for City Owned Vehicles with Pro-Tow Inc.; and to authorize the expenditure of $1.00. ($1.00)

To amend Ord. 3304-2025, passed by Columbus City Council on January 12, 2026, to authorize the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Education to allow for expenses incurred prior to the purchase order, starting August 1, 2025; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents necessary for the transfer of a 0.036 acre portion of right-of-way near 1567 Richmond Ave to Kirsten Richards. ($0.00)

To authorize the Finance and Management Director, on behalf of the Fleet Management Division, to modify and renew a contract with Ricart Properties, Inc. for vehicle alignments and Ford OEM repairs; to authorize the expenditure of $370,000.00 from the Fleet Management Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($370,000.00)

Notice/Advertisement Title: City of Columbus April 21, 2026, Graphics Commission Meeting Contact Name: Philip Ashear Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-1719 Contact Email Address: pjashear@columbus.gov

To authorize the Director of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion to enter into an advanced-pay grant agreement for $25,000.00 with Freedom Equity, Inc., non-profit organization, in support of a small business development platform; to authorize a transfer within the General Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $25,000.00 from the 2026 General Fund Budget; and to declare an emergency. ($25,000.00)

Notice/Advertisement Title: Citizens' Commission on Elected Official Compensation Minutes Contact Name: Kirsten Estose Contact Telephone Number: (614) 645-2728 Contact Email Address: kmestose@columbus.gov

To authorize the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to extend an existing service contract with the Dawn Tyler Lee dba Forrest Street Consulting through August 31, 2026; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Office of Construction Management, to enter into an Owner Representation Services agreement with Hill International, Inc., for the Department of Public Service’s South Outpost project; to authorize an expenditure up to $497,027.00 within the Streets & Highways Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($497,027.00)

To recognize the month of April as Parkinson’s Awareness Month and commend the effort of increased education and research by the Parkinson’s Foundation

To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology, on behalf of Columbus Water and Power, to enter into a contract with Real Time Networks, Inc. for hosting and ongoing support of an electronic key management system; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Codes; and to authorize the expenditure of $80,106.00 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Division, Information Services Operating Fund. ($80,106.00)

Appointment of Abe Van Helmond, 1369 Forsythe Avenue, Apartment 1, Columbus, OH 43201, to serve on the University Area Commission, replacing Michael Kehlmeier, with a new term start date of March 18th, 2026 and an expiration date of December 31, 2028. (resume attached)

Notice/Advertisement Title: Public Safety and Criminal Justice Committee Public Hearing - Short Term Rentals Contact Name: Pedro Mejia Contact Telephone Number: (614) 645-7565 Contact Email Address: pdmejia@columbus.gov

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Elite Excavating Company of Ohio, Inc., for the Youngs Drive Area Water Line Improvements Project; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to apply for and accept a loan from the Ohio Water Development Authority Direct Loan Program for the Youngs Drive Area Water Line Improvements project; to appropriate funds within the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund; to authorize the expenditure of up to $7,478,897.80 from the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate 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. ($7,480,897.80)

To authorize the Director of the Office of Education to enter into a contract with Learning Circle Software, LLC to provide ongoing technical support for the CeeHiVE data platform, a program necessary to achieve the Mayor’s goal that every 4-year-old in Columbus has access to a high-quality pre-kindergarten education; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes; and to authorize the expenditure of $226,375.00 from the General Fund. ($226,375.00)

To authorize the Director of Columbus Water and Power to pay the State of Ohio Treasurer, Department of Natural Resources, for operation and maintenance services and water entitlement costs for withdrawing water from the Alum Creek Reservoir for the Division of Water; to authorize the expenditure of $1,383,585.54 from the Water Operating Fund. ($1,383,585.54)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to renew an existing agreement with Metropolis Capital Holdings, LLC dba Metropolis Ohio, LLC for the Department of Public Utilities Headquarters Parking Services; and to authorize the expenditure of $580,000.00 split between the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($580,000.00)

To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; and 3332.13, R-3 area district requirements, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1289-1291 E. 17TH AVE. (43211), to allow a two-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-118).

To authorize the Director of Development, or authorized signee, on behalf of the Department of Public Utilities, to execute those documents necessary to enter into a Fourth Amendment to Lease Agreement for Use of Real Property for Agricultural Purposes with Radcliff Ventures LLC; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To dedicate a tract of real property owned by the City of Columbus as road right-of-way; to name said public right-of way as Olentangy River Road. ($0.00)

To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks and the Director of Development to enter into Second Amended and Restated Agreement with the Franklin County Commissioners; to authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks and the Director of Development to amend its existing lease for a 11.75 acre portion of Franklin Park known as the Community Gardens; to authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks and the Director of Development to amend its existing easement of Franklin Park related to park maintenance and operations; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into an agreement for shared use of the property known as Topiary Park, also known as Deaf School Park, between the City of Columbus, Recreation and Parks Department, and Encova Mutual Insurance Group, Inc. to define the responsibilities of each of the parties for Topiary Park and adjacent property; and to repeal Ordinance No. 1924-2018. ($0.00)