Legislation

To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with City Year, Inc. in support of its AmeriCorps Member Leadership and Professional Development Program; to authorize an appropriation of $70,000.00 within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; to authorize the expenditure of $75,000.00 within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency ($75,000.00)

To amend section 111.01 of the Columbus City Codes, pertaining to the ability of Council to hold virtual meetings, to repeal existing section 111.01; and to declare an emergency.

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to modify past, present and future contract(s) and purchase orders from Pepco Professional Electric Products Co. to Springfield Electric Supply Company, LLC dba Echo Electric, and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

Notice/Advertisement Title: Columbus Building Commission Meeting Agenda - July 15, 2025 Contact Name: Toni Gillum Contact Telephone Number: (614) 645-5884 Contact Email Address: tmgillum@columbus.gov

To authorize the Executive Director of the Civil Service Commission to enter into a contract modification with Woodhull LLC to provide for Printer, Scanner and Multi-functional Equipment Maintenance and Supplies for the Civil Service Commission, to authorize the expenditure of $100.00 from the General Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($100.00)

To amend Ordinance #0288-2020, passed March 16, 2020 (Z19-064), for property located at 2114 IKEA WAY (43240), by repealing Section 3 and replacing with new Section 3 to modify the parking setback and landscape buffer commitments with a new site plan of said property within the CPD, Commercial Planned Development District (Rezoning Amendment #Z19-064A).

To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to apply for grant funding from the Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) Clean Ohio Conservation Fund to preserve natural areas and greenway corridors, including the acquisition of four properties for preservation of the City’s natural resources; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a Pay As We Grow Agreement with Silver Development and Construction, LTD for fulfillment of Pay As We Grow requirements for property located at 7642 Hayden Run Road, subject to Rezoning Application # Z24-038. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Strawser Paving for the Big Walnut Crosswalk at Cherrybottom Road Project; to authorize the appropriation of $77,355.00 within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the transfer of $77,355.00 within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of $77,355.00 from the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund. ($77,355.00)

To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Pummell Construction Services, LLC for the Reservoir ADA Kayak Launches Project; to authorize the transfer of $182,689.00 between the General Fund Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and the Recreation and Parks Bond Fund; to authorize the appropriation of $182,689.00 in the Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the appropriation of $216,805.00 within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the transfer of $216,805.00 within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of $399,494.00 from the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund and Voted Bond Fund. ($399,494.00)

To rezone 6680 LOCKBOURNE RD. (43137), being 1.93± acres located on the east side of Lockbourne Road, 1,300± feet south of London-Groveport Road, From: L-M, Limited Manufacturing District, To: L-M, Limited Manufacturing District (Rezoning #Z25-004).

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To authorize the Director of Development, with the approval of the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department, to enter into a license agreement with the Actor's Summer Theater for use of the Schiller Residence House, Schiller Ampitheater and Concession Structure, located at 1000 City Park Drive, Columbus, Ohio, 43206; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement with the State of Ohio, Department of Transportation, to allow the City's Division of Power to supply electrical energy for certain highway lighting and signs and to provide routine and preventative maintenance on highway lights; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Miles-McClellan Construction Company, Inc. for the North Bank Pavilion Interior Renovation and Fountain Conversion Project; to authorize the transfer of $876,134.00 between the General Fund Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and the Recreation and Parks Bond Fund; to authorize the appropriation of $876,134.00 in the Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of $876,134.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund. ($876,134.00)

To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into an agreement with Columbus Downtown Development Corporation (dba Downtown Columbus Inc.) for the annual winter lighting of Bicentennial Park and the Promenade. ($0.00)

To authorize the transfer and expenditure of $48,950.00 within the Sewerage System Operating Fund; to authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a grant agreement with the Friends of the Lower Olentangy Watershed: and to declare an emergency. ($48,950.00)

To rezone 171 MCNAUGHTEN RD. (43213), being 6.4± acres located on the west side of McNaughten Road; 1,100± feet south of East Broad Street, From: R, Rural District, To: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District (Rezoning #Z25-008).

To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to modify an existing contract with The EDGE Group, Inc. for the Hauntz, Helsel and Willow Creek Park Improvements Project; to authorize the transfer of $249,625.59 between the General Fund Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and the Recreation and Parks Bond Fund; to authorize the appropriation of $249,625.59 in the Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $249,625.59 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($249,625.59)

To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to modify an existing contract with Orchard, Hiltz and McCliment DBA OHM Advisors for the Marion Franklin and Tuttle Pools Replacement Design Project to add additional funding; to authorize the transfer of $275,000.00 between the General Fund Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and the Recreation and Parks Bond Fund; to authorize the appropriation of $275,000.00 in the Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $275,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($275,000.00)

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 WQAL Equipment - LC/MS/MS for Emerging Contaminants loan; to authorize the expenditure of $1,883.00 from the Water Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,883.00)

To authorize the City Auditor to enter into agreement with Leapwork LLC ($342,000.00) for test automation software and services for 3 years and to include annual renewal options subject to Council approval and appropriation; to enter into agreement with OnActuate Consulting US, Inc ($400,000.00) for software implementation services and professional consulting services; and to enter into agreement with Lighthouse Technologies ($50,000.00) for professional training and consulting services. To authorize the expenditure of $792,000.00 from the Auditor’s Bond Fund. ($792,000.00)

To authorize and direct the City Auditor to establish an auditor’s certificate in the amount of $250,000.00 for various expenditures for labor, materials, and equipment in conjunction with facility improvements within the Recreation and Parks Department; to authorize the transfer of $250,000.00 between the General Fund Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and the Recreation and Parks Bond Fund; to authorize the appropriation of $250,000.00 in the Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $250,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($250,000.00)

To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Kramer Engineers Company for the Sammons Park Lighting Improvements Project; to authorize the appropriation of $90,970.00 within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the transfer of $90,970.00 within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $90,970.00 from the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($90,970.00)