Legislation

To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3312.21(B), Landscaping and screening; 3312.27(1), Parking setback line; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3333.15, Basis of computing area; 3333.18, Building lines; 3333.24, Rear yard; and 3333.255, Perimeter yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 824 KINNEAR RD. (43212), to allow reduced developments standards for a multi-unit residential development in the AR-3, Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV22-062).

To authorize the Director of the Development Department to enter into a Not for Profit Service Contract with the Affordable Housing Trust for Columbus and Franklin County to facilitate the production of affordable housing and enhance home ownership opportunities in Columbus; to allow the reimbursement for expenditures prior to the issue of the purchase order beginning January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026; to authorize the expenditure of 0.43% of the combined rates of 5.1% of the Hotel/Motel/Short-Term Rental Excise Tax (presently estimated at $2,652,000.00); and to declare an emergency. ($2,652,000.00)

Notice/Advertisement Title: Affordable Housing Bond Package Hearing Contact Name: Jessica Clinger Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-6354 Contact Email Address: jnclinger@columbus.gov

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to renew and increase a sole source service agreement with Arcadis U.S., Inc. for the Orion Project Management Information System Support Services application for use by the Departments of Public Utilities, Finance and Management, Public Service, and Recreation and Parks; and to authorize the expenditure of $158,729.00 split among the Electricity, Water, Sewerage, and Stormwater Operating Funds, $25,408.00 from the Finance and Management Department's General Operating Fund, $73,491.00 from the Public Service Department Operating Fund, and $15,572.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund. ($273,200.00)

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a universal term contract for the option to purchase Technology Disposal with Columbus Micro Systems, Inc.; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00)

Notice/Advertisement Title: Columbus LGBTQ+ Affairs Commission Meeting Contact Name: Dr. Love Benton Contact Telephone Number: (614) 645-8884 Contact Email Address: jlbenton@columbus.gov

To Honor, Recognize, and Celebrate the Life of Terry Allen Hinkle and to extend our sincerest condolences to his family and friends

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to establish contracts with various contractors for the maintenance of properties maintained by the Division of Real Estate and Land Redevelopment; to waive competitive bid requirements of the Columbus City Code; to allow expenditures prior to the establishment of Purchase Orders; to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,475,000.00 from the Land Management Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,475,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to renew a contract with Accela, Inc. from a State of Ohio Master Cloud Service Agreement for software licensing, maintenance, support, and professional services with the option to renew for three additional one-year terms; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Codes; to extend an existing purchase order issued for the Accela migration project, and to authorize an expenditure from the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating Fund. ($1,312,970.55)

To amend Ordinance No. 0720-2023, passed by Columbus City Council on March 13, 2023 and Ordinance No. 0024-2024, passed by Columbus City Council on January 22, 2024 to increase the maximum amount of assistance to individual homebuyers participating in the Department of Development’s American Dream Downpayment Assistance (ADDI) program; and to approve agreements previously executed, starting March 1, 2024, at the increased assistance amount. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of Development to enter into a not-for-profit service contract with the Community Capital Development Corporation for loan servicing, to authorize payments for services starting January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026; to authorize the expenditure of up to $7,200.00 from the 2026 General Fund Budget, contingent on the passage of the 2026 Operating Budget, Ordinance No. 2938-2025; and to declare an emergency. ($7,200.00)

To authorize an expenditure of an amount not to exceed $150,000.00; to authorize the Auditor’s Office to make quarterly payments in an amount equal to the percentages set forth in the Annexation Agreement with the Board of Trustees of Franklin Township authorized by Ordinance Number 2529-2013 and approved by City Council on November 4, 2013, contingent on the passage of the 2026 Operating Budget, Ordinance No. 2938-2025; and to declare an emergency. ($150,000.00)

To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of cash and appropriation within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to pay the Ohio Department of Transportation to facilitate improvements to Hall Road; to authorize the expenditure of up to $38,888.80 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($38,888.80)

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 appropriation of $52,402.08 within the CDBG Entitlement Fund and $10,555.33 within the CDBG Revolving Loan Fund; and to authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to expend $52,402.08 from the CDBG Fund and $10,555.33 from the RLF Fund for payment of interest earnings to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. ($62,957.41)

To authorize the appropriation of $2,525,931.90 from the unappropriated balance of the Law Enforcement Contraband Seizure Fund to the Division of Police to fund travel and training needs and purchase equipment, supplies and services; and to declare an emergency. ($2,525,931.90)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Facilities Management Division, to enter a contract with CBRE Government Services, LLC for facility management services at the Franklin County Municipal Court Building; to authorize the expenditure up to $1,771,480.00 within the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,771,480.00)

Notice/Advertisement Title: Development Commission Zoning Meeting Agenda -February 12, 2026 Contact Name: Tim Dietrich Contact Telephone Number: (614) 645-6665 Contact Email Address: tedietrich@columbus.gov

Notice/Advertisement Title: Public Hearing Operating Budget 2026: Public Safety and Criminal Justice Contact Name: Ciera Adams Contact Telephone Number: 614/645-3773 Contact Email Address: csadams@columbus.gov

To authorize the director of the Department of Public Utilities to execute those document(s) necessary to release all the City’s sanitary easement rights described and recorded in Instrument Number 201509300138243 and a portion of the City’s sanitary easement rights described and recorded in Instrument Number 201509300138244, Recorder’s Office, Franklin County, Ohio. ($0.00)

Notice/Advertisement Title: Greater Southeast Area Commission to Hold Emergency Meeting 2/4/26 Contact Name: Lynne LaCour Contact Telephone Number: 614-724-0100 Contact Email Address: LDLaCour@columbus.gov

To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish purchase orders with Sanofi-Pasteur, Inc., Pfizer, Inc., and Moderna US., Inc., for the purchase of vaccinations for Board of Health; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of City Code; and to authorize the expenditure of $200,000.00 from the Health Special Revenue Fund. ($200,000.00)

Notice/Advertisement Title: 2026 Operating Budget Hearing: Public Utilities and Sustainability Contact Name: Emiliana Morales Contact Telephone Number: (614) 645-2566 Contact Email Address: EMMorales@columbus.gov

Notice/Advertisement Title: Operating budget hearing: Neighborhood, Recreation & Parks Minutes Contact Name: Jacob Dilley Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-5292 Contact Email Address: JADilley@columbus.gov