To authorize the Human Resources Interim Director to enter into contract with Augustwenty LLC in support of professional services for the city’s Strategic Roadmap and Central Service Departments modernization efforts, including the support of the modernization and standardization of our citywide Employee Onboarding; to waive the competitive bidding requirements of Columbus City Codes; to authorize the transfer from the General Fund (contingent on passage of Ord 2938-2025) to the Employee Benefits Fund of $208,500.00; to authorize the appropriation of $208,500.00 within the Employee Benefits Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $258,500.00 from the Employee Benefits Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $200,000.00 from the Information Services Division Operating Fund or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the costs of said contract; and to declare an emergency. ($458,500.00) WHEREAS, the City of Columbus has adopted a Citywide Strategic Roadmap to guide enterprise operations, organizational culture, and system modernization efforts in support of improved outcomes for residents and employees; and