Legislation

To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.039, R-4 residential district; 3312.49(C), Required parking;; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.15, R-4 area district requirements; 3332.19, Fronting; 3332.26(C), Minimum side yard permitted; 3332.27, Rear yard; and, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 671 E. GATES ST. (43206), to allow a single-unit dwelling and a two-unit dwelling on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-4, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-052).

To Honor And Recognize Equality Ohio for 20 Years of Advocacy on Behalf of LGBTQ+ Lived and Legal Equality

To amend Ordinance #0494-2017, passed March 13, 2017 (Z16-062), for property located at 341 OBETZ RD. (43207), by amending Section 2 to modify the height district of the proposed development and by repealing Section 3 and replacing it with a new Section 3 to modify the development text and site plan of said property within the CPD, Commercial Planned Development District and to declare an emergency. (Rezoning Amendment #Z16-062A)

To amend the Police Management Compensation Plan, Ordinance No. 2715-2013, as amended, by amending Section 8(D); and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with Synagro Central, LLC to provide liquid land application of biosolids for the Division of Water Reclamation, and to authorize the expenditure of $800,000.00 from the Sewer Operating Sanitary Fund. ($800,000.00)

Notice/Advertisement Title: Public Utilities and Sustainability Committee Contact Name: Chelsea Golterman Contact Telephone Number: 614-735-0965 Contact Email Address: CLGolterman@columbus.gov

To repeal Ordinance No. 1515-2011; to certify the estimated population of the Hayden Run New Community District; to adopt an alternative method of selecting successor members to the board of trustees of the Hayden Run Community Development Authority in accordance with R.C. Chapter 349; and to appoint four members to the board of trustees of the Hayden Run Community Development Authority. ($0.00)

Recognizing and honoring October 15, 2025, as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day

Notice/Advertisement Title: Far West Side Area Commission - November and December 2025 meeting changes Contact Name: Rebecca Deeds Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-6016 Contact Email Address: redeeds@columbus.gov

To authorize the City Attorney to spend City funds to acquire and accept in good faith certain fee simple and lesser real estate located in the vicinity of Tuttle Park for the Lower Olentangy Tunnel - Phase 1 project; to contract for associated professional services in order for the Department of Public Utilities to timely complete the acquisition of Real Estate for the project; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Sanitary Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($50,000.00)

To authorize the assignment of all past, present and future business done by the City of Columbus with T4S Partners Inc., to Kanchi Technologies 2i LLC; to authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to renew a contract with Kanchi Technologies 2i LLC, formerly T4S Partners Inc., for support and maintenance of Ivanti Neurons software; to authorize the modification of an existing agreement with Kanchi Technologies 2i LLC, formerly T4S Partners, Inc., through the extension of a purchase order for an additional year; and to authorize the expenditure of $98,356.20 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating Fund. ($98,356.20)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a Grant Agreement with Elevate Northland in an amount of up to $320,216.25 to advance payment for the planning, design, and construction of a new community center space to continue providing training and business incubation assistance to the Northland community; to authorize the transfer of funds with the Northland TIF Fund; to appropriate funds within the Northland TIF Fund; to authorize the expenditure of up to $320,216.25 from the Northland TIF Fund; and to allow for the reimbursement of expenditures prior to the purchase order with the Grant Agreement expiring on December 31 2026. ($320,216.25)

To authorize the City Attorney to spend City funds to acquire and accept in good faith certain fee simple and lesser real estate located in the vicinity of Walhalla Road between East Longview Ave and Clinton Heights, and contract for associated professional services needed for the acquisition of Real Estate; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize an expenditure of up to $12,000.00 within the Sanitary Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($12,000.00)

To authorize the Finance and Management Director on behalf of the Division of Facilities Management to enter into contract with ABM Industry Groups, LLC, for the purchase of custodial services for the Columbus Police Academy, to authorize the expenditure of $429,754.00.00 from the general fund; and to declare an emergency. ($429,754.00)

Notice/Advertisement Title:Communications10082025 Contact Name: Charmaine Chambers Contact Telephone Number: (614) 645-6553 Contact Email Address: cdchambers@columbus.gov

To authorize an amendment to the Grant Agreement dated December 12, 2023 between the City and North Market Development Authority, Inc.; to authorize the transfer and expenditure of up to $125,000.00 from the General Fund; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $375,000.00 from the Neighborhood Economic Development Fund pursuant Grant Agreement and the amendment to the Grant Agreement; to allow for the advancement and reimbursement of funds for the Grantee’s daily operation of the North Market during calendar years 2023, 2024, and 2025 including operations incurred prior to any purchase order for this grant pursuant to that agreement and amendment; and to declare an emergency. ($500,000.00)

To authorize the City Attorney to spend City funds to acquire and accept in good faith certain fee simple and lesser real estate located in the vicinity of Village of Lockbourne on the City’s southeast side for the Big Walnut Interceptor Lockbourne Subtrunk Canal Road Area Project; to contract for associated professional services needed for the acquisition of Real Estate; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Sanitary Bond Fund; to authorize an expenditure of up to $170,000.00 within the Sanitary Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($170,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to modify a contract with Granicus, LLC for the 311 Response System, OneView; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes; and to authorize the expenditure of $327,257.33 from the Information Services Operating Fund. ($327,257.33)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents necessary for the City to grant a Revocable Encroachment Easement to Lorelei Theve to allow their retaining wall at 1161 Mt Vernon Avenue to remain on City property within existing right-of-way; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents necessary for the City to grant a Revocable Encroachment Easement to Morning Enterprise, LLC to allow their steel roll-up door and a portion of their and a portion of their building at 969-971 Mt Vernon Avenue to remain on City property within existing right-of-way; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

Notice/Advertisement Title: City Council Zoning Agenda for October 20, 2025 Contact Name: Gretchen D. James Contact Telephone Number: 614.645.1654 Contact Email Address: gdjames@columbus.gov

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents necessary for the City to grant a Revocable Encroachment Easement to Mainspring Collective LLC to allow a portion of their building at 973-975 Mt Vernon Avenue to remain on City property within existing right-of-way; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents necessary for the City to grant a Revocable Encroachment Easement to L.L.I.J.M.A.S., LLC to allow a portion of their building at 1023-1025 Mt Vernon Avenue to remain on City property within existing right-of-way; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

Notice/Advertisement Title: 5th by Northwest Area Commission Special Meeting Contact Name: Stacey Buttel Contact Telephone Number: 614-800-8762 Contact Email Address: sjbuttel@columbus.gov