Legislation

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to pay the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund Loan Fee to the Ohio Water Development Authority for the Clinton Sewer District 3 OSU Carmenton Sewer Ext loan; to authorize the expenditure of $15,770.00 from the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($15,770.00)

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: 07/24/2025 Contact Name: Stephanie Mills Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-6328 Contact Email Address: sjmills@columbus.gov

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into a professional architectural / engineering services agreement, on behalf of the Office of Construction Management, with BBCO Design LLC, for the CDBG Facilities Renovation Phase 2 - 2025 project; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure of funds in an amount up to $180,895.00 within the Community Development Block Grant Fund (CDBG); and to declare an emergency. ($180,895.00)

To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Department of Technology and various city agencies, to associate all general budget reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate universal term contract/purchase agreement with Brown Enterprise Solutions, LLC, and Law and Order Technology, LLC, for the procurement of computers and computer-related products; to appropriate $1,000,000.00 within the Income Tax Set Aside Subfund; and to authorize an expenditure from the Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating Fund. ($1,038,000.00)

Notice/Advertisement Title: West Scioto Area Commission Communications Committee - Meeting cancelled August 19, 2025 at 7:00 PM Contact Name: Lisa Snyder Contact Telephone Number: 614-813-7999 Contact Email Address: lmsnyder@columbus.gov

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to pay the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Loan Fee to the Ohio Water Development Authority for the DRWP GAC Improvements loan; to authorize the expenditure of $10,500.00 from the Water Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($10,500.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into contract with Bobcat Enterprises, Inc. for the purchase and delivery of a track loader with attachments for the Department of Public Utilities; to authorize the expenditure of up to $95,677.11 from the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund. ($95,677.11)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a contract with Lawn Appeal Ohio LLC, to increase the amount by $25,000.00 to support routine mowing, removal of brush and excessive high grass, and all foreign material, and similar work for properties held by the Land Redevelopment Division; to authorize the expenditure of $25,000.00 from the 2025 Land Management Fund Budget; and to declare an emergency. ($25,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a contract modification with DLZ Ohio, Inc. for the Construction Administration/Construction Inspection Services 2023-2025 contract to include new projects; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Electricity Bond Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $125,572.91 from the Electricity Bond Fund for this contract modification. ($125,572.91)

To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept grant funds from the Ohio Department of Health and any additional funds for the FY26-27 Fetal Infant Mortality Review (FIMR) grant program; to authorize the appropriation of funds, including any additional funds, from the unappropriated balance of the Health Department Grants Fund; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer appropriations between object classes for the FY26-27 FIMR grant program; and to declare an emergency. ($73,750.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology, on behalf of the Department of Public Safety, to modify the contract with Orion Communications, Inc. for the LIONS Time and Attendance System; to authorize the expenditure of $11,880.00 from the Information Services Division, Information Services Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($11,880.00)

Notice/Advertisement Title: Development Commission Zoning Meeting Agenda - August 14, 2025 Contact Name: Tim Dietrich Contact Telephone Number: (614) 645-6665 Contact Email Address: tedietrich@columbus.gov

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify the service contract with Synagro Central, LLC for the Parsons Avenue Water Plant Residuals Removal and Disposal - Lagoon 3 project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $12,379,583.30 from the Water Operating Fund. ($12,379,583.30)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to establish a contract with W.P. Kolens & Associates, Inc for the purchase of three filter flow control valves for the Department of Public Utilities; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation within the Water Bond Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $161,000.00 from the Water Bond Fund to pay for this purchase. ($161,000.00)

Notice/Advertisement Title: Communications07302025 Contact Email Address: mlboone@columbus.gov

Notice/Advertisement Title: 2025 Capital Improvements Budget Amendments Hearing Minutes Contact Name: Jean-Philippe Dorval Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-2898 Contact Email Address: jpdorval@columbus.gov

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into a contract for the option to purchase Firefighter Turnout Gear with Phoenix Safety Outfitters, LLC; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00)

To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract with Northeast Sweepers & Rentals, Inc., for the purchase of a Regenerative Street Sweeper for the Department of Public Utilities; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation within the Storm Sewer Bond Fund; to authorize an expenditure of up to $398,121.35 from the Storm Sewer Bond Fund to pay for the equipment; to authorize the Department of Public Utilities to expend more than $100,000.00 against a specific Universal Term Contracts in a fiscal year; and to declare an emergency.  ($398,121.35)

Notice/Advertisement Title: Columbus Labor Commission Meeting Contact Name: Nate Hall Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-5664 Contact Email Address: nchall@columbus.gov

To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service, or a designee, to enter into agreements with Norfolk Southern relative to the Roadway - Livingston Ave - 18th Street to Nelson Road project; to authorize the encumbrance and expenditure of up to $25,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($25,000.00)

To authorize and direct the Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter into a subscription contract with Emergency Networking, Inc. for a customized Client Management System (CMS), to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code; to authorize the contract as multi-year and renewable; to authorize an expenditure of $33,000.00 for Year 1 from the General Government Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($33,000.00) (Amended by ord. 0557-2026 passed on 3/23/2026 -LG) (Repealed by ord. 0977-2026 passed on 4/20/2026 -LG)

To authorize and direct the Director of the Department of Public Service to enter into a contract with Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc., dba WCMH, for marketing campaign services for the Cleaner Columbus Initiative; to authorize an appropriation within the general fund; to authorize an expenditure within the general fund; to waive the competitive bidding requirements of Columbus City Code; and to declare an emergency. ($100,000.00)

Notice/Advertisement Title: Property Maintenance Appeals Board Agenda - August 11, 2025 Contact Name: Toni Gillum Contact Telephone Number: (614) 645-5884 Contact Email Address: tmgillum@columbus.gov

Notice/Advertisement Title: Columbus Building Commission Meeting Agenda - August 19, 2025 Contact Name: Toni Gillum Contact Telephone Number: (614) 645-5884 Contact Email Address: tmgillum@columbus.gov