Legislation

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify the existing contract with Specialized Elevator Corp for elevator maintenance services at various Department of Public Utilities, Division of Water Reclamation facilities; to authorize the expenditure of $69,000.00 from the Sewer Operating Sanitary Fund, to extend the term for an additional year, and to authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify past outstanding, present, and future contracts and purchase orders with Gable Elevator and to authorize the assignment of all past outstanding, present, and future business done by the City of Columbus from Gable Elevator to Specialized Elevator Corp. ($69,000.00)

To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Office of Construction Management, to modify and increase the professional architectural / engineering services agreement with Abbot Studios Architects, for the Department of Public Service’s Marion Road Outpost Replacement project; to authorize a transfer of $268,393.71 within the Street Construction Maintenance & Repair Operating Fund; to authorize an expenditure up to $350,519.75 within the Street Construction Maintenance & Repair Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($350,519.75)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into Water Resource Restoration Sponsor Program agreements with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, the Arc of Appalachia, and the Appalachia Ohio Alliance; to execute those documents necessary to enter into these sponsorship agreements; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract modification with EMA Incorporated for the Automatic Meter Reading Project; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $1,200,000.00 from the Water Bond Fund for this contract modification. ($1,200,000.00)

To authorize and direct the Administrative and Presiding Judge of the Franklin County Municipal Court to accept a grant award from the State of Ohio, Department of Rehabilitation and Correction; to appropriate $200,215.00 from the unappropriated balance of the general government grant fund to the Franklin County Municipal Court. ($200,215.00)

To authorize the City Attorney, on behalf of the Department of Public Utilities, Division of Power, to modify the contract for energy consultant legal services with McNees Wallace & Nurick, for the Division of Power; and to authorize the expenditure of $125,000.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund. ($125,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to establish a contract with DXP Enterprises, Inc. to purchase Rebuild Parts for Peerless Flushing Water Pumps and Pump Heads for the Division of Water Reclamation; and to authorize the expenditure of $72,174.00 from the Sewer Operating Fund. ($72,174.00)

To accept the plat titled “Tuttle Redevelopment” from Vision Daimler Tuttle Crossing, LLC; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to renew and modify a contract with Roberts Service Group, Inc. for Electric Power Systems Maintenance Services to the Department of Public Utilities; to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,760,000.00 from the Electricity, Water and Sewerage and Drainage Operating Funds and excise the first renewal option to extend the term of the contract for an additional year. ($1,760,000.00)

To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section E.20.100, Uses, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1015 N. HIGH ST. (43201), to allow a non-accessory parking lot in the UCR, Urban Core District (Council Variance #CV25-077).

To repeal Ordinance No. 2059-2025 in its entirety; to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into the Grant Agreement with the Hilltop RISE Economic Community Development Corp. for one million two hundred thousand dollars ($1,200,000.00) for the purpose of funding property acquisition and related costs to allow Hilltop RISE Economic Community Development Corp. to redevelop about two mixed-use projects located at approximately 3085-3093 West Broad Street and 3095-3099 West Broad Street along the LinkUS West Broad Street bus rapid transit corridor; to authorize the transfer, appropriation, and expenditure of the funds deposited within the Old Dublin Road TIF Fund; to advance payment up to the full amount of the grant per a predetermined schedule; to allow for advanced payment of expenditures incurred prior to the purchase order; and to declare an emergency. (1,200,000.00)

To authorize and direct the City attorney to settle the lawsuit captioned Anita Davis v. City of Columbus, Tenth Appellate District Case No. 25AP-633; to authorize the expenditure of Thirty Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($30,000.00) in settlement of the litigation; to authorize the transfer of said funds from the Citywide Account into the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($30,000.00)

To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; 3312.43, Improved surface required; 3321.05(B)(1), Vision clearance; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.13, R-3 area district requirements; 3332.27, Rear yard; and 3332.28, Side or rear yard obstruction, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1371 MT. VERNON AVE. (43203), to allow two single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District and to declare an emergency (Council Variance #CV25-061).

To set forth a statement of municipal services and zoning conditions to be provided to the area contained in a proposed annexation (AN25-024) of 4.6± Acres in Mifflin Township to the city of Columbus as required by the Ohio Revised Code and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To authorize the City Auditor to process an expenditure correction from the General Fund to the Division of Police, FY22 DNA CEBR Grant Program; and to declare an emergency. ($67,883.58)

To rezone 3270 WESTERVILLE RD. (43224), being 2.23± acres located on the east side of Westerville Road, 716± south of Innis Road, From: R-1, Residential District, To: L-M, Limited Manufacturing District (Rezoning #Z25-025).

To authorize the Director of Technology, on behalf of the Department of Finance and Management, to enter in an agreement with Euna Solutions, Inc. for the Strategic Budgeting and Planning Solution; to authorize the expenditure in an amount not to exceed $405,000.00 from the Information Services General Obligation Bond Fund; to authorize payment for reasonable travel, food, and non-alcoholic beverages expenses related to contract implementation; and to declare an emergency. ($405,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a grant agreement with the Tony R Wells Foundation dba The Wells Foundation in an amount up to $514,100.00 to provide assistance to individuals facing housing instability; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $514,100.00 from the Housing Business Tax Incentive fund; to extend the agreement to March 31, 2026; to authorize advance payments per a predetermined schedule; and to declare an emergency. ($514,100.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify three Not For Profit Service Contracts with Franklin County Public Health (Treasurer Franklin County) to extend the agreement term from December 31, 2025 to December 31, 2026. ($0.00)

To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept funds from the Franklin County Chemical Emergency Preparedness Advisory Council (CEPAC) in the amount of $80,193.00; to authorize the appropriation of $80,193.00 to the unappropriated balance of the Health Department Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($80,193.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a not-for-profit service contract in an amount up to $44,000.00 with The Homeless Families Foundation; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $44,000.00 from the Housing Business Tax Incentive fund; to authorize payment for reasonable food and non-alcoholic beverages for residents; to approve expenditures incurred prior to the approval of the purchase order; and to declare an emergency. ($44,000.00)

Notice/Advertisement Title: City of Columbus, October 28, 2025, Board of Zoning Adjustment Appeals and Regular Meeting Contact Name: Philip Ashear Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-1719 Contact Email Address: pjashear@columbus.gov

This ordinance authorizes the appropriation and expenditure in an amount up to $502,585.15 of HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME-ARP) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a Subrecipient Not For Profit Service Contract with Community Housing Network Inc. in an amount up to $502,585.15 to provide supportive services for residents that are deemed eligible under the HOME-ARP guidelines at Touchstone Field Place II; and authorizes the expenditure prior to the purchase order within the contract term date of November 1, 2025 through July 31, 2030. ($502,585.15)

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to apply for, receive and execute the US EPA Midsize and Large Drinking Water System Infrastructure Resilience and Sustainability Program funding; to authorize the execution of grant and other requisite agreements funded with said US EPA grants and providing for the acceptance and administration of said grant award on behalf of the Department of Public Utilities; to authorize the expenditure of any awarded funds and the refund of any unused funds. ($0.00)