Legislation

To authorize the Director of Columbus Water & Power to modify and increase the contract with Ascension Construction Solutions, LLC for the Jackson Pike Water Reclamation Plant Power System Upgrades and Safety Improvements project; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for this project; to appropriate funds within the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $1,394,071.18 from the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund to pay for the project. ($1,394,071.18)

To honor and recognize the Southeast Lions for their efforts during the Columbus Summer Storm Damage

To recognize October 2026 as ARTober in the City of Columbus and celebrate Columbus’ Creative Community

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a not-for-profit service agreement with the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission to administer an energy efficient home repair program; to authorize the expenditure within the Development Taxable Bond Fund; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; to authorize the advancement of funding on a predetermined schedule; and to declare an emergency. ($409,600.00).

To direct the City Auditor to supplement the annual Estimate of Available Resources for the 2027 budget by providing historical data on Police and Fire overtime expenses to inform the Council on the 2027 operating budget; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology, on behalf of the Department of Public Safety, Division of Police, to enter into a sole source contract with Motorola Solutions, Inc. for the ongoing maintenance and support of the PremierOne Records system in accordance with sole source provisions of the Columbus City Code; and to authorize the expenditure of $362,015.00 from the Department of Technology, direct charge agency, Information Services Operating Fund. ($362,015.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreement with S.A. Comunale Company, Inc. for annual smoke and fire alarm testing, inspection, and repair, as well as sprinkler inspections, fire pump testing, and fire suppression testing for the Facilities Management Division; to authorize a transfer of $1,300,000.00 within the general fund; to authorize the expenditure of $100,000.00 from the general fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,300,000.00)

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Flygt Pump Parts and Services with Xylem Water Solutions U.S.A., Inc in accordance with the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00)

To authorize the Director of Public Safety to enter into an agreement with the Ohio Traffic Safety Office, State of Ohio, to participate in the Impaired Driving Enforcement Program - FFY27; to authorize an appropriation of $78,736.16 from the unappropriated balance of the General Government Grant Fund to the Division of Police to cover the costs associated with this project. ($78,736.16)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a planned modification of a contract with Citadel Construction Group LLC, to extend the term end date from December 31, 2026 to December 31, 2027. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a planned modification of a contract with TTI Enterprise LLC, to extend the term end date from December 31, 2026 to December 31, 2027. This is part of a planned modification as the period of performance for the Lead-24 grant is from March 1, 2025 through March 1, 2029. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of Public Safety to enter into an agreement with the Ohio Traffic Safety Office, State of Ohio, to participate in the DUI Interceptor Program - FFY27; to authorize an appropriation of $381,222.94 from the unappropriated balance of the General Government Grant Fund to the Division of Police to cover the costs associated with this project; and to declare an emergency. ($381,222.94)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a Grant Agreement with North Market Development Authority, Inc. for the purpose of providing operational support to the nonprofit organization and/or small businesses operating within the North Market as a result of construction of the adjacent Merchant Building during calendar year 2026; to authorize the transfer and expenditure of up to $125,000.00 from the General Fund pursuant to the Grant Agreement; to allow for the advancement and reimbursement of funds for the grantee’s operation of the North Market during calendar year 2026 including operations and expenses incurred prior to any purchase order for this grant pursuant to that Grant Agreement. ($125,000.00)

To authorize the Director of Development to expend funds to bind the City's insurance program for the term commencing November 1, 2026 and terminating October 31, 2027; to authorize the transfer in appropriation between object classes within the Department of Development General Fund budget; to authorize the expenditure in an amount up to $1,636,520.00; and to declare an emergency. ($1,636,520.00)

To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Office of Construction Management, to modify and increase the architectural / engineering services agreement with TechSite; for the IT Data Center Facility project; and to authorize an expenditure up to $245,850.00 within the Information Services Capital Projects Fund. ($245,850.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to enter a contract with Dell Marketing L.P. utilizing State Term Contract for the purchase of Microsoft Enterprise Unified Support services; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Codes; and to authorize the expenditure of $498,222.49 from the Department of Technology Information Services Operating Fund. ($498,222.49)

To authorize the Director of Columbus Water and Power to enter into a contract, in accordance with sole source provisions of City Code, with ADS Environmental Services LLC. for the purchase of PRISM cloud-based data management software for the Division of Water Reclamation; and to authorize the expenditure of $49,000.00 from the Sewer Operating Sanitary Fund. ($49,000.00)

To authorize the Director of Public Safety to enter into an agreement with the Ohio Traffic Safety Office, State of Ohio, to participate in the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program - FFY27; to authorize an appropriation of $81,109.46 from the unappropriated balance of the General Government Grant Fund to the Division of Police to cover the costs associated with this project. ($81,109.46)

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To authorize the City Clerk to enter into an advance payment grant agreement with Our Community Group in support of their community events that strengthen economic mobility and physical wellness for Columbus residents; to authorize an expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; to authorize the reimbursement of qualifying expenses incurred prior to the creation of the purchase order; and to declare an emergency. ($20,000.00)

To authorize and direct the City Clerk to enter an advance payment grant agreement with Greater Community Foundation in support of the Soulful Steps Program; to authorize an expenditure in the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($7,500.00)

To authorize and direct the Office of Diversity and Inclusion to modify the not-for-profit service contract with Asociacion de Escritores de Ohio regarding Latino Heritage Month programming to extend the term of the contract. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology, on behalf of various City departments, to enter into a contract with Cornerstone OnDemand, Inc., for the City's learning and performance management system annual hosting fee with the option to renew for four (4) additional one-year terms; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Codes; to authorize an expenditure from the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($330,593.18)

To authorize the advance of funds to grants and projects of up to $5,000,000.00 per grant or project; and to authorize the reimbursement of such advances on the receipt of such monies from the originating grantor or lender; and to declare an emergency. ($5,000,000.00)