Legislation

To approve Memorandum of Understanding #2025-06 executed between representatives of the City of Columbus and the Communications Workers of America, (CWA) Local 4502 to amend Appendix B (classification listing) of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, dated April 24, 2023 through April 23, 2026, by creating and assigning pay to the Therapeutic Recreation Assistant Manager, Food Program Manager and Food Program Specialist in the Department of Recreation and Parks; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Sessley Building Services LLC for the Beatty Community Center Improvements Project; to authorize the transfer of $350,000.00 between the General Fund Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and the Recreation and Parks Bond Fund; to authorize the appropriation of $350,000.00 in the Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $350,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($350,000.00)

To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections E.20.100.A, Use Table; E.20.040.C, Building Placement; and E.20.040.G, On-Site Parking, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1058 PARSONS AVE. (43206), to allow an automotive repair facility with reduced development standards in the UGN-1, Urban General District (Council Variance #CV25-032).

To authorize the Director of Public Safety to enter into contract with Morpho USA DBA Idemia Identity & Security USA, LLC., to continue payments for the upgraded Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) for the Division of Police in accordance with the sole source provisions of Columbus City Code; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $512,270.00 within the Income Tax Set Aside Fund; and to authorize an expenditure of $512,270.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,024,540.00)

To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Claire Weisz Architects LLP DBA WXY Architecture + Urban Design for the Linden Green Line Project; to authorize the transfer of $508,000.00 between the General Fund Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and the Recreation and Parks Bond Fund; to authorize the appropriation of $508,000.00 in the Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $900,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund and Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($900,000.00)

To authorize the Board of Health to accept a grant from the Ohio Department of Health in the amount of $168,000.00; to authorize the appropriation of $168,000.00 to the Health Department in the Health Department Grants Fund; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer appropriations between object classes for the Integrated Harm Reduction (IH26) grant program as needed upon request by the Columbus Public Health department; and to declare an emergency. ($168,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Ironsite, Inc. for the Three Creeks Wetland Restoration Project; to authorize the appropriation of $107,500.00 within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the transfer of $107,500.00 within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2025 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the expenditure of $957,500.00 from the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund and Permanent Improvement Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($957,500.00)

To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Miles-McClellan Construction Company, Inc. for the Cultural Arts Center Renovations 2025 Project; to authorize the expenditure of $325,578.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($325,578.00)

To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Columbus Museum of Art for the administration and implementation of their roof replacement project in the amount of $1,000,000.00; to authorize the transfer of $1,000,000.00 between the General Fund Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and the Recreation and Parks Bond Fund; to authorize the appropriation of $1,000,000.00 in the Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $1,000,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,000,000.00) (Amended by ord. 2718-2025 on 10/27/2025 -LG)

To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to modify an existing contract with O.A. Spencer, INC. for the North Star Playground Project to additional funding and extend the contract term; to authorize the transfer of $150,000.00 between the General Fund Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and the Recreation and Parks Bond Fund; to authorize the appropriation of $150,000.00 in the Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $150,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($150,000.00)

To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into a grant agreement with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) and accept a grant in the amount of $100,000.00 for improvements to Sullivant Gardens Park; to authorize the appropriation of $100,000.00 in the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($100,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Setterlin Building Company for the Cultural Arts Center Renovations 2025 Project; to authorize the transfer of $919,537.00 between the General Fund Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and the Recreation and Parks Bond Fund; to authorize the appropriation of $919,537.00 in the Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $919,537.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($919,537.00)

To approve Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) #2025-04 executed between representatives of the City of Columbus and American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Ohio Council 8, Local 1632, which creates the classification of Utility Maintenance Trainee, pay range 19 in Columbus Water and Power; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Franklin Park Conservatory for the administration and implementation of the Franklin Park Master Plan and related capital improvement projects in the amount of $2,000,000.00; to authorize the transfer of $2,000,000.00 between the General Fund Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and the Recreation and Parks Bond Fund; to authorize the appropriation of $2,000,000.00 in the Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $2,000,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($2,000,000.00) (amended by ord. 2730-2025 passed on 10/27/2025 -LG)

To make appropriation for the twelve months ending August 31, 2026, for the Health Department Grants Fund and the Health Special Purpose Fund, to the Department of Health, in various projects and object classes, for the continued operation of grant programs; to authorize the Board of Health to accept grant awards; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer appropriation between object classes as needed upon request by the Columbus Public Health Department; and to declare an emergency. ($852,469.20)

To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with The EDGE Group, Inc. for the Mason Run Park Development Project; to authorize the transfer of $389,409.08 between the General Fund Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and the Recreation and Parks Bond Fund; to authorize the appropriation of $389,409.08 in the Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the appropriation of $33,344.11 within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the transfer of $33,344.11 within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2025 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the expenditure of $423,090.00 from the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund and Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($423,090.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to enter into a non-profit service contract with the Center for Employment Opportunities, Inc. for litter abatement work; to authorize the transfer of $250,000.00 within the General Fund Citywide Account to the Department of Neighborhoods; to authorize the total expenditure of $450,000.00 from the Department of Neighborhoods' General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($450,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to modify an existing contract with Smoot Construction Company of Ohio for the Hoover Amenities Project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation within the Water Bond Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $2,137,754.93 from the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund and the Water Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($2,137,754.93)

To authorize and direct the City Auditor to establish an auditor’s certificate in the amount of $1,200,000.00 for the reimbursement of staff time related to Recreation and Parks Capital Improvement Projects; to authorize the transfer of $1,200,000.00 between the General Fund Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and the Recreation and Parks Bond Fund; to authorize the appropriation of $1,200,000.00 in the Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $1,200,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,200,000.00)

To authorize the Board of Health to enter into a contract with Knupp & Watson & Wallman, Inc. for the provision of a HIV awareness and outreach targeted media campaign for the period of October 1, 2025 through February 28, 2026; to authorize the expenditure of $500,000.00 from the Health Department Grants Fund to pay the costs thereof; and to declare an emergency. ($500,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to renew for an additional year for a contract with Invizions, Inc. for Electrical Substation and Electrical Maintenance Services for the Division of Power. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to renew the contract for an additional year with The Paul Peterson Company for Traffic Control Services for the Division of Power; and to authorize the expenditure of $0.00 from the Power Operating Fund. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to establish a contract with DXP Enterprises Inc. for the purchase of Yeomans Air Lift Ejector Parts (four inch) for the Division of Water Reclamation; and to authorize the expenditure of $90,439.66 from the Sewerage Operating Fund. ($90,439.66)

Notice/Advertisement Title: Council Member Otto Beatty III to Host a 2nd Public Hearing to Discuss Proposed Code Changes for Accessory Dwelling Units under the Housing For All & Columbus Forward Initiatives Contact Name: Tigist Zemene Contact Telephone Number: 614-724-4649 Contact Email Address: tzemene@columbus.gov