Legislation

To create a Yes In God’s Backyard (YIGBY) Pilot Program and to authorize the Directors of the Departments of Development, Building and Zoning Services, Public Utilities, and Public Service to promulgate rules and regulations as necessary to implement and administer that program. ($0.00)

To enact Chapter 181-Recycling Service Regulation-City Facilities.

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into contract with the Greater Columbus Convention and Visitors Bureau, dba Experience Columbus, for destination marketing services to promote and publicize the City of Columbus as a desirable location for conventions, trade shows, and similar events; to authorize the expenditure of $14,736,000.00 from the Hotel/Motel Excise Tax Fund; to authorize the expenditure of funds for reasonable food and non-alcoholic beverage expenses; and to declare an emergency. ($14,736,000.00)

To celebrate Keep Columbus Beautiful’s 40th anniversary and to recognize their dedication to public service, community improvement, and environmental stewardship.

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Department of Technology, to associate all general budget reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate purchase agreements for AT&T data, long distance, and related services; and to authorize the expenditure of $593,350.00 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating Fund. ($593,350.00)

To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with Community Refugee and Immigration Services (CRIS) for general operating support on a predetermined, advance payment schedule; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($50,000.00)

To encourage the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio to take measures to protect Ohio residents, including residents of Columbus, from rising electricity bills

Notice/Advertisement Title: The Columbus Recreation and Parks Tree Subcommission updates Bylaws Contact Name: Rosalie Hendon Contact Telephone Number: 614.724.3003 Contact Email Address: rfhendon@columbus.gov

To recognize and celebrate Off-Campus and Commuter Student Engagement at Ohio State University as the Keep Columbus Beautiful Group of the Year.

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to modify and extend the contracts for the option to purchase City Work Uniforms with Jonahs Enterprises, Inc. and Galls LLC; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with Northeast-Western Energy Systems USA LLC for a service, maintenance and support contract for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage under the City’s sole source procurement provision; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $522,400.00 from the Sewerage and Drainage Operating Fund. ($522,400.00)

To recognize and celebrate Jennifer Hernandez as the Keep Columbus Beautiful Volunteer of the Year.

To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to execute subrecipient agreements and contracts with community-based partners to complete existing projects, to appropriate and authorize the expenditure of $225,762 in CDBG grant funds; and to declare an emergency. ($225,762.00)

To recognize and celebrate Lisa Boggs as the recipient of the Keep Columbus Beautiful Lifetime Achievement Award.

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Pro-Patch OEM Parts with H.D. Industries, Inc. in accordance with the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Code; and to authorize the expenditure of $1.00. ($1.00)

To Recognize Cardiovascular Disease as the World’s Leading Cause of Death and to Support the Recognition of Friday, February 6, 2026, as “National Wear Red Day” and February as “American Heart Month”

To authorize the appropriation and encumbrance of $237,091.80 within the Small Business Education and Training Fund to the Office of Diversity and Inclusion in support of small business education and training events; and to declare an emergency. ($237,091.80)

To recognize, honor and celebrate Judge James Edward Green on his retirement from Franklin County Municipal Court.

To recognize and celebrate Naturewise Columbus as the Keep Columbus Beautiful Partner of the Year.

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to establish contracts and purchase orders for the payment of annual membership dues and subscriptions for various organizations; and to authorize the expenditure of $150,000.00 from the General Fund. ($150,000.00)

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract for the option to purchase Ferric Chloride with Kemira Water Solutions, Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00)

To recognize and celebrate St. Mark’s Lodge No. 7 as the Keep Columbus Beautiful Outstanding Adopt an Area Partner.

To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a not-for-profit service contract with the Center for Public Enterprise (CPE) in an amount up to $30,000 to provide evaluation, research, and technical support for a mixed income pilot fund and program; and to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund. ($30,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a professional engineering services contract with Wade Trim, Inc. for the Hap Cremean Water Plant Screening and Sludge Removal Improvements project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation of funds within the Water Supply Revolving Loan Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for this project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,572,351.00 from the Water Supply Revolving Loan Fund for the contract. ($1,572,351.00)