Legislation

Appointment of Quay Barnes, 1654 Barnett Road, Columbus, OH 43227, to serve on the Mideast Area Commission, with a new term start date of January 1, 2025 and an expiration date of December 31, 2027. (resume attached)

Appointment of Sharon Ware, 4229 Ellery Drive, Columbus, OH 43227, to serve on the Mideast Area Commission, with a new term start date of January 1, 2025 and an expiration date of December 31, 2027. (resume attached)

Appointment of Eternity Ballour, 3434 East Livingston Avenue, Columbus, OH 43227, to serve on the Mideast Area Commission, with a new term start date of January 1, 2025 and an expiration date of December 31, 2027. (resume attached)

Appointment of Kim Kehl, 202 South Powell Avenue, Columbus, OH 43204, to serve on the Mideast Area Commission, with a new term start date of January 1, 2026 and an expiration date of December 31, 2028. (resume attached)

To authorize the City Clerk to enter into an advance payment grant agreement with Columbus Coalition for the Homeless, in support of trash removal, safe storage, and hygiene initiatives for the City’s unsheltered population; to authorize the appropriation of $107,500.00 and expenditure of $125,000.00 within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($125,000.00)

To amend Section 371.02 of the Columbus City Codes to shift the Affordable Housing Trust’s (AHT) Hotel-Motel and Short-Term Rental Excise Tax distribution to Experience Columbus; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Department of Public Utilities, to modify contracts with Altec Inc. dba Altec Industries, Inc.; to allow for raw material and labor surcharges of up to $19,652.00; to authorize the expenditure of up to $19,652.00 from the Division of Electricity Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($19,652.00)

Notice/Advertisement Title: Please See Public Service Director's Order -- Placement of Traffic Control Devices as Recommended by the Division of Traffic Management -- Effective Date: 5/18/2026 Contact Name: Stephanie Mills Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-6328 Contact Email Address: sjmills@columbus.gov

Notice/Advertisement Title: Please See Public Service Director's Orders -- Placement of Traffic Control Devices as Recommended by the Division of Traffic Management -- Effective Date: 06/12/2026 Contact Name: Stephanie Mills Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-6328 Contact Email Address: sjmills@columbus.gov

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development or his assignee to execute any and all necessary agreements and deeds for conveyance of title of one parcel of real property (0000 Benfield Ave) held in the Land Bank pursuant to the Land Reutilization Program to J&E Drywall LLC. ($0.00)

To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with the Short North Alliance (SNA) in support of their Short North Public Safety programming; to authorize an expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($60,000.00)

To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with the Greater Columbus Irish Cultural Foundation, Inc. in support of the 2027 St. Patrick’s Day parade; and to authorize an expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund. ($20,000.00)

To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District (FSWCD) in support of their Columbus Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grant program; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($75,000.00)

Notice/Advertisement Title: South Linden Area Commission to Recess in July Contact Name: Joseph Stanley Contact Telephone Number: 614-625-5264 Contact Email Address: slac.jstanley@gmail.com

To authorize the City Clerk to modify an existing contract with Heart & Hunter Inc, dba Hunter Marketing, to provide additional communications services; to authorize a transfer per the accounting codes attached to the ordinance; to authorize an expenditure of $20,000.00 from the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($20,000.00)

Appointment of Susan Moore, 1042 Kenwick Road, Columbus, OH 43209, to serve on the Mideast Area Commission, with a new term start date of January 1, 2025 and an expiration date of December 31, 2027. (resume attached)

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 PRIME AE Group, Inc.; for the Roof Restorations and Replacements Phase 2 (2024) project; to authorize a transfer of $56,264.00 and an expenditure up to $56,264.00 within the Safety Taxable General Obligations Bond Fund; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvements Budget; and to declare an emergency. ($56,264.00)

To authorize and direct the City Clerk to enter a grant agreement with Our Helpers to provide upfront financial support for their Central Ohio Rapid Response Network; and to authorize an expenditure from the Neighborhood Initiatives Subfund. ($50,000.00)

Dept./ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Resolution of Support Purpose: To provide Municipal Council support, for the submission of an application, for tax credits sought by Developer, under the NJ Aspire Tax Credit Program to the New Jersey Economic Development Authority Entity Name: SWPN Development 1, LLC and Brick Family Village I, LLC Entity Address: 35 Halsey Street, Third Floor, Newark, New Jersey Total Project Cost: $137,665,418.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: Traditional debt financing and equity funding Grant Period: Ten (10) years - Tax Credit Period, from project completion date Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient (X) n/a List of Property (Address/Block/Lot/Ward 137-139 Badger Avenue/Block 2681/Lot 1/South Ward 141-143 Badger Avenue/Block 2681/Lot 3/South Ward 145-153 Badger Avenue/Block 2681/Lot 5/South Ward 246 Jelliff Avenue/Block 2691/Lot 1.01/South Ward 248-250 Jelliff Avenue/Block 2691/Lot 1.02/South Ward 252 Jelliff Avenue/Block 2691/Lot 1.03/South Ward 254-256 Jelliff Avenue/Block 2691/Lot 1.04/South Ward 264-268 Jelliff Avenue/Block 2691/Lot 50/South Ward 258-262 Jelliff Avenue/Block 2691/Lot 53/South Ward Additional Information:

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Business Administrator Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance for Grant Funds Purpose: Advance policy solutions that address infrastructure barriers for urban growers Entity Name: Greater Newark Conservancy, Inc. Entity Address: 32 Prince Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: $17,394.00 Total Project Cost: N/A City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: NA Grant Period: To be established for a period of twenty-four (24) consecutive months, commencing upon a fully executed Agreement. Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:

Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To serve as additional trailer parking for the newly constructed warehouse Entity Name: 54 Lockwood Street Urban Renewal, LLC Entity Address: 17 Blanchard Street, Newark, New Jersey, 07105 Sale Amount: $197,800.00 Cost Basis: ( ) PSF (X) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $197,800.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be completed within eighteen (18) months following transfer of property ownership from the City to the Redeveloper Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ (X) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 335-347 Raymond Blvd Rear /Block 2407/Lot 81/ East Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 24,600 X Negotiated Price = $197,800.00 Sale at prices set forth by Ordinance 6S&Fh, adopted on April 7, 2004, establishing the minimum sale price of City-owned properties.

Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Resolution Endorsing Purpose: Support of University Hospital’s Transformative Project Additional Information: RESOLUTION OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWARK SUPPORTING THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL MOB BUILDING PROJECT AND REQUESTNG THAT THE NEW JERSEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONSIDER THE PROJECT TO BE A TRANSFORMATIVE PROJECT, PURSUANT TO THE ASPIRE PROGRAM.

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Armed Security Guards Entity Name(s)/Address(es): Custom Protective Services, 275 Madison Avenue, Suite 1601, New York, New York 10016 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $6,063,595.00 per year Funding Source: 2026 Budget / Department of Public Safety, Division of Police / NW011-200-2001-71630-B2026 Contract Period: For a period for twelve (12) months upon execution and may be extended for up to two (2) additional one-year terms upon written agreement of both parties. Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Additional Information: This contract will provide surveillance and protection of the interior and exterior of authorized City locations. Advertisement Date: May 15, 2026 Bids Solicited: Sixty-Three (63) Bids Received: Seven (7)

Resolution transferring the amount of two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000) to the Department of Parks and Recreation (CitiParks) from the Stop the Violence Trust Fund for staffing and supplies to support out-of-school time services and programming at Burgwin Recreation Center.