Legislation

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreements for the purchase of Water Treatment Chemicals for Columbus Water & Power; to authorize the expenditure of $4,650,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund. ($4,650,000.00)

Funding Review Advisory Committee Public Hearing Minutes

Notice/Advertisement Title: Council Member Tiara N. Ross to Host a Public Hearing to discuss housing protection for victims of domestic violence for the Housing, Homelessness, and Building Committee Contact Name: Mercedes Wiley Contact Telephone Number: (614) 645-6546 Contact Email Address: mdwiley@columbus.gov

To authorize the Director of the Office of Violence Prevention to enter into a not-for-profit service contract with the National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform to coordinate efforts to reduce gun violence and violence prevention amongst youth in the community; to authorize the expenditure of $249,012.38 from the general fund; and to declare an emergency. ($249,012.38)

To authorize the Director of Columbus Water and Power to enter into a contract with Cornerstone Maintenance Services, Ltd. for Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning maintenance services at various Columbus Water and Power facilities; and to authorize the expenditure of $400,000.00 from the Sewer Operating Sanitary Fund and $10,000.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund. ($410,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a grant agreement with Rev1 Ventures, a not-for-profit entity, for the purpose of administering the Entrepreneurial Signature Program; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure in an amount up to $250,000.00 within the Neighborhood Economic Development fund, and to authorize the advancement of funding on a predetermined schedule. ($250,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology, on behalf of the Department of Human Resources, to enter into a contract with iReportSource, Inc., for technical support, maintenance, and hosting of the iReport software system with the option to renew for four (4) additional one-year terms; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Codes; and to authorize an expenditure from the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating Fund. ($115,185.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreements for the purchase of parts, materials, and supplies for the Division of Water, Distribution Maintenance Section; and to authorize the expenditure of $630,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund. ($630,000.00)

To authorize the Director of Columbus Water & Power to modify the contract with New River Electrical Corporation for Emergency and Non-Emergency Services for Electric Transmission, Distribution & Street Lighting Systems; to authorize the transfer of $3,000,000.00 within the Electricity Operating Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $3,000,000.00 from within the Electricity Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($3,000,000.00)

To authorize the Finance and Management Director on behalf of the Division of Facilities Management to modify and renew a with ABM Industry Groups, LLC, for the purchase of custodial services for the Columbus Public Health Department; to authorize the expenditure of $756,716.00 from the general fund; and to declare an emergency. ($756,716.00)

To authorize the Finance and Management Director on behalf of the Division of Facilities Management to modify and renew a contract with ABM Industry Groups, LLC, for the purchase of custodial services for the Columbus Police Academy, to authorize the expenditure of $437,052.00 from the general fund; and to declare an emergency. ($437,052.00)

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to modify and extend a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Voice, Video, and Data, Cabling Hardware, and Services with E2 Optics LLC; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

Notice/Advertisement Title: Far South Area Commission Election Petitions Available Contact Name: Sheila Eubanks Contact Telephone Number: 614-354-1282 Contact Email Address: sheilaeubanks@aol.com

Notice/Advertisement Title: Far South Side Area Commission Election Petitions Available Contact: Justin Soltesz Contact Telephone Number: 614-832-6960 Contact Email Address: justin.coltesz+cssac@gmail.com

Notice/Advertisement Title: Columbus Labor Commission Meeting Contact Name: Nate Hall Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-5664 Contact Email Address: labor@columbus.gov

To commend and celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Maroon Arts Group

To recognize and celebrate the 46th Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon for celebrating racing in the community, exceptional fundraising, and groundbreaking research.

THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 30, 2026 Transfer Type: C-2, C-1 To: 1910 Star Mart LLC Star Mart 1910 Lockbourne Rd Columbus, OH 43207 From: STAR MART INC STAR MART INC 1910 Lockbourne Rd Columbus, OH 43207 Permit #: 10020677-1 Transfer Type: D-5 To: Cilantro Short North LLC 1044 N High ST Columbus, OH 43201 From: SHORT NORTH BODEGA LLC SUNCO FOOD MART 1044 N High St Columbus, OH 43201 Permit #: 10020720-1 Advertise Date: 10/10/2026 Agenda Date: 10/5/2026 Return Date: 10/15/2026

To recognize and celebrate Asafu Suzuki as the 2026 recipient of the Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio’s outstanding service by an individual award

To recognize and celebrate Wood & Brewer LLC as the 2026 recipient of the Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio’s outstanding service by a law firm award

To recognize and celebrate Christopher Trail as the 2026 Recipient of the Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio’s in the Trenches Award

To recognize and celebrate Eleana Drakatos as the 2026 recipient of the Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio’s exceptional service by an individual award

To recognize and celebrate John P. Gillian as the 2026 recipient of the Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio’s Pro Bono Powerhouse Award

To recognize and celebrate Tim Tucker as the 2026 Recipient of the Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio’s Pro Bono Impact Award