Legislation

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreements for the purchase of five dump trucks for the Department of Public Utilities from Fyda Freightliner Columbus, Inc.; and to authorize the expenditure of $1,219,054.00 from within the Water Operating Fund. ($1,219,054.00)

Dept/Agency: Offices of Municipal Council and City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Executive Session Purpose: To exclude public from portion of meeting to discuss attorney-client privileged matters regarding Settlements. Meeting: Pre-Meeting Date: March 17, 2026 Time: Commencing at 11:43 A.M. and ending at 12:07 P.M. Additional Information:

RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING Sponsored by President C. Lawrence Crump 1. Individuals honored during Women’s History Month Sponsored by Council Member Amina Bey 2. Arts High School Basketball Team on Winning the NJSIAA Group 1 State Championship Sponsored by Council Member Patrick O. Council 3. Malcolm High Shabazz School Basketball Team on Winning the NJSIAA Group 1 State Championship 4. Individuals honored during the South Ward Palm Sunday Breakfast Sponsored by Council Member Carlos M. Gonzalez 5. Simone Gordon, “The Black Fairy Godmother” 6. Lucy Del Gaudio 7. Clinton Hill Head Start, Grand Opening of Two Early Head Start Programs 8. Individuals honored during Her Voice, Her Strength, Voices of Resilience Sponsored by Council Member Dupré L. Kelly 9. Yoell “BOYBOY” Cooper 10. Individuals honored during the West Ward Glass Ceiling Award Reception Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana 11. Professor Luis Padin 12. Gloria T. Frank, Retirement 13. Individuals honored as the New Jersey Top 25 Most Influential Women of 2025 14. Grupo 5 15. Individuals honored as Valuable and Powerful Women Recognition 2026 for the Speakers of the Third Anniversary of “Ellas Nos Inspiran” the She Inspires us Conference Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree 16. Pastor Liwanda Williams, First Pastoral Anniversary 17. Mother Cornelia Harris, 99th Birthday Celebration 18. Secret Place of Praise, Celebrating 14th Years 19. Pastor Anna Cooper, Street Dedication 20. Levi Holmes, 60th Birthday Celebration 21. Wali Muslim 22. Elder Robert L. Brown, 85th Birthday Celebration 23. Pastors Darrin and Lawren Monroe, 27th Pastoral Anniversary 24. Individuals honored during the Newark Interfaith Alliance Sixth Anniversary of Prayer, Praise, Worship and the Word 25. Pastor Randy T. Carlton, Senior Pastor of Jehovah Jireh Praise and Worship Church Center 26. Pastor Joshua G. Younger 27. Greater Elizabeth Area Section, 20th Annual Harambee Breakfast Celebrating 20 Years: Rooted in Community, Rising in Purpose 28. Individuals honored during the Greater Elizabeth Area Section, 20th Annual Harambee Breakfast Celebrating 20 Years: Rooted in Community, Rising in Purpose 29. Individuals honored during the Ivy Impact Awards, Scholarship and Community Recognition Luncheon 30. Lisa Funderburke, New Director and CEO, Newark Museum of Art 31. Individuals honored during the Leslie’s Soul Inspirations, Sara Pearl’s Legacy “Honoring Unsung Sheroes - Women of Purpose Past and Present” Sponsored by Council Member Michael J. Silva 32. Manuel Cerqueira Amorim 33. Gerardo Mejia 34. Wilmer Aldaz and Monica Villalta 35. José Rebimbas 36. Fernando Linhares 37. Father Ezio Antunes 38. José Miguel Rodrigues 39. Augusto J. Neno Sr. 40. Delfim Sarabando 41. Pedro J. Belo 42. Gloria Maxwell 43. Aida Laurita Correa Cumbicus 44. Glendaliz Navas 45. Nancy Mincey 46. Gloria Ribeiro Tortorello 47. Rancho Típico de Pombal

EXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by President C. Lawrence Crump 1. Jack V. Robinson, III Sponsored by Council Member Amina Bey 2. Hajj Jamal AbdelRahman Hanini 3. Paulette Hall 4. Minister Abdul Akbar Muhammad Sponsored by Council Member Patrick O. Council 5. Marvin “Bay Bay” Walker 6. Former NJ Assemblyman Alberto Coutinho Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree 7. Ana Suarez 8. Mother Dr. Margaret Lennon 9. Mary M. Soaries 10. Jesse Thomas "Papa Jake" 11. Arthur Brookins, Jr. 12. Dwight Mitchell, Sr. 13. Deacon Gail Mitchell

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Rescind Resolution #7R1-J Adopted November 6, 2025 which authorized a contract to Unique security & Consulting Services, LLC The contract is to be rescinded due to contractor’s failure to deliver performance bond in accord with bid specifications Purpose: To rescind the contract for Armed Security Guards Entity Name: Unique Security & Consulting Services, LLC Entity Address: 500 Paterson Plank Road, Union City, New Jersey 07087 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $9,814,560.00 Funding Source: 2025 Budget / Department of Public Safety, Division of Police / NW011-200-2001-71630-B2025 / Department of Surveillance and Prevention WIC NW051-G24-H240D-71630-B2024 Contract Period: For a period not to exceed twenty-four (24) consecutive months commencing upon contract execution Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Original Resolution 7R1-J was adopted on November 6, 2025, authorizing a contract with Unique Security & Consulting Services, LLC, to provide Armed Security Guards for an amount not to exceed $9,814,560.00, for a period not to exceed twenty-four (24) consecutive months.

Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide HIV/AIDS-related health and support services to the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Area Entity Name: Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark/St. Bridget’s Entity Address: 590 North 7th Street, Newark, New Jersey 07107 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $727,419.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Contract Period: March 1, 2025 through February 28, 2028 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $235,580.00 Ryan White funds were accepted by Resolution 7R5-j adopted on February 18, 2026. Contract years FY2027 are subject to the availability and appropriation annually of sufficient funds to meet the extended obligation.

Emergency Contract E2026-05 Winter Storm Watch #1 Snow & Ice Removal Services Purpose: Emergency Declaration E2026-05 Department of Public Works as declared by Interim Director Kareem Adeem for the immediate action to deploy four (4) vendors in providing snow and ice removal services for the snowstorm that occurred commencing on January 24, 2026 for the duration of the emergency. Contractor: The TJB Legacy Group Obeng Engineering Group LLC Underground Utilities Corporation L.E. Paving & Masonry LLC Contract Term: January 24, 2026- April 24, 2026

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Cooperative Purchasing Agreement Purpose: To authorize the use of Bergen County Cooperative Contract Synthetic Turf Maintenance, Repair & Replacement Services- COOP #BC-C-25-022 for the removal and replacement of artificial turf sports field at Marquis “Bo” Porter Sports Complex, located at 378 Lyons Avenue, Newark, NJ Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Athletic Fields of America- 201 Littleton Road, Suite 220, Morris Plains, NJ 07950 Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $372,971.00 Funding Source: 2026 Budget/Department of Recreation, Cultural Affairs & Senior Services/ NW026-32720-B2026- Open Space Recreation Trust Account Contract Period: Upon approval of the Municipal Council through March 03, 2027, inclusive of any contract extensions granted by Bergen County Cooperative Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient (X) n/a Additional Information: This resolution authorizes the City’s Department of Public Safety to utilize the New Jersey Cooperative Purchasing Alliance (“Bergen County Cooperative”) Contract #BC-C-25-022 Synthetic Turf Maintenance, Repair & Replacement Services-COOP for the removal and replacement of artificial turf sports field at Marquis “Bo” Porter Sports Complex, located at 378 Lyons Avenue.

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a planned contract modification for Construction Administration and Inspection Services with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for the Kreiger Court Stormwater Improvements Project; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $343,576.00 from the Ohio Water Development Authority Storm Sewers Fund for the contract modification; and to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for the project. ($343,576.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to amend the existing Airport Drive Community Reinvestment Area as established by City Council pursuant to Ohio Revised Code by (1) renaming the Airport Drive CRA to the Airport CRA (the "Airport CRA"); (2) revising the improvements eligible for abatement within the Airport CRA; and (3) adding approximately 3,679.18 acres comprised of 1,095 individual parcels within the City of Columbus and contiguous with the current boundary of the existing Airport Drive CRA but not currently within the boundary of the existing Airport Drive CRA. ($0.00)

Notice/Advertisement Title: City Council Zoning Agenda for March 30, 2026 Contact Name: Gretchen James Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-1654 Contact Email Address: gdjames@columbus.gov

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a Jobs Growth Incentive Agreement with AAA Cooper Transportation for a term of up to five (5) consecutive years in consideration of the company’s proposed total capital investment of $3,300,000.00 and the creation of fifty-five (55) net new full-time permanent positions with an estimated annual payroll of approximately $3,850,000.00. ($0.00)

To honor Local Matters during National Nutrition Month

To authorize the Director of Development to execute grant agreements with numerous not-for-profit, social service agencies in an amount up to $9,775,000.00 for the Elevate!All Program; to authorize the expenditure of funds prior to the establishment of the purchase order beginning January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026; to authorize food and or non-alocholic beverages expenditures as part of the standard operating costs for some of these non-profit organizations; to authorize the advancement of funds on a pre-determined schedule during the term of the agreement; to authorize the transfer between object classes in an amount up to $3,701,000.00 and the expenditure in an amount up to $3,475,000.00 within the Hotel Motel Tax Fund, to authorize the expenditure in an amount up to $6,300,000.00 within the Cannabis Host Community Special Revenue Fund; and declare an emergency. ($9,775,000.00)

To authorize and direct the Director of the Department of Public Safety to modify and extend the contract with Change Healthcare Technology Enabled Services, LLC, for EMS billing collection and reporting services from April 1, 2026, to May 31, 2026; To authorize the expenditure of $200,000.00 from the General Fund; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Code; and to declare an emergency. ($200,000.00)

To encourage the State Legislature of Ohio to pass legislation to allow for the creation of a Community Energy Pilot Program.

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract for the option to purchase Fuel Station Maintenance with K & W Equipment Co dba SSECO Solutions; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities (Columbus Water and Power) to enter into a sole-source contract for maintenance and repair services for Water Quality Assurance Laboratory (WQAL) instruments with Agilent Technologies, Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of $88,179.30 from the 2026 Division of Water Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($88,179.30)

To authorize and direct the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to sell to Sergeant John Blubaugh, 5257, for the sum of $1.00, a police horse with the registered name of “Maddie” which has no further value to the Division of Police; and to waive the provisions of Columbus City Code pertaining to the Sale of City-owned personal property. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a Jobs Growth Incentive Agreement with Copper Run Capital LLC for a term of up to five (5) consecutive years in consideration of the company’s proposed expansion, the creation of thirty (30) net new full-time permanent positions with an estimated annual payroll of approximately $6,000,000.00 and the retention of eighteen (18) full-time permanent positions with an associated estimated annual payroll of approximately $2,952,000.00 at the proposed Project Site. ($0.00)

To authorize the Finance and Management Director, on behalf of the Department of Public Service, to modify contracts with Truck Country of Indiana, dba Stoops Freightliner; to allow for raw material and labor surcharges of up to $187,872.00; to authorize the expenditure of up to $187,872.00 from the Division of Refuse Collection Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($187,872.00)

To authorize the Director of Development to execute a grant agreement with Alvis, Inc. a not-for-profit, social service agency in an amount up to $75,000.00 for the Elevate!All Program; to authorize the expenditure of funds prior to the establishment of the purchase order beginning January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026; to authorize the advancement of funds on a pre-determined schedule during the term of the agreement; to authorize the expenditure in an amount up to $75,000.00 within the Hotel Motel Tax Fund; and declare an emergency. ($75,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to execute a First Amendment to Environmental Covenant, as approved by the City Attorney, necessary to amend an Environmental Covenant, described and recorded in Instrument Number 201207110098679, Recorder’s Office, Franklin County; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

Notice/Advertisement Title: Meeting Notice - Board of Wellfield Protection Appeals Contact Name: Robert E. Andrews Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-3227 Contact Email Address: reandrews@columbus.gov