Legislation

Notice/Advertisement: August 11 Franklinton Area Commission Meeting Cancelled Contact Name: Olabisi Eddy Contact Telephone Number: 614-724-2033 Contact Email Address: oseddy@columbus.gov

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into contract with Southeastern Equipment Co., Inc. for the purchase and delivery of two travel vacuum trailers for the Department of Public Utilities; and to authorize the expenditure of $166,550.00 from within the Water Operating Fund. ($166,550.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to solely or jointly apply for a Railroad Crossing Elimination (Crossing Safety) Program grant; to authorize the execution of grant and other requisite agreements with Ohio Rail Development Commission, the United States Department of Transportation, and other entities providing for the acceptance and administration of said grant award on behalf of the City of Columbus Department of Public Service; to authorize the expenditure of any awarded funds and the refund of any unused funds; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract with Byers, Minton & Associates, LLC for a consulting services contract related to state government relations; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Code, Chapter 329; and to authorize the expenditure of $60,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($60,000.00)

Notice/Advertisement Title: City of Columbus July 21, 2026, Graphics Commission Meeting Contact Name: Philip Ashear Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-1719 Contact Email Address: pjashear@columbus.gov

Notice/Advertisement Title: Columbus Building Commission Meeting Agenda - July 21, 2026 Contact Name: Toni Gillum Contact Telephone Number: (614) 645-5884 Contact Email Address: tmgillum@columbus.gov <mailto:tmgillum@columbus.gov>

Notice/Advertisement Title: Westland Area Commission July Zoning Committee Meeting Back On Contact Name: Olabisi Eddy Contact Telephone Number: 614-724-2033 Contact Email Address: oseddy@columbus.gov

To appropriate funds within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of funds within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a contract modification with WSP USA, Inc., in connection with the Bikeway-Cassady Ave - 7th to Plaza Properties Boulevard project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $350,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund to pay for the project; and to declare an emergency. ($350,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Public Service Department to apply for a Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Program grant; to authorize the execution of grant and other requisite agreements with the United States Department of Transportation and other entities providing for the acceptance and administration of said grant award on behalf of the City of Columbus Department of Public Service; to authorize the expenditure of any awarded funds and the refund of any unused funds; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

Appointment of Amanda Hoffsis, The Ohio State University, 1534 N High St, Columbus, OH 43201 to serve on the board of the Columbus Next Generation Corporation replacing Lisa Patt McDaniel filling an unexpired term with an expiration date of April 30, 2027. (resume attached)

Notice/Advertisement Title: Communications07082026 Contact Email Address: RSBrown@Columbus.gov

To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept grant funds from the Ohio Department of Children and Youth and any additional funds from the Ohio Department of Children and Youth for the FY27 Safe Sleep Subgrant Program; to authorize the appropriation of funds, including any additional funds, from the unappropriated balance of the Health Department Grants Fund; and to authorize the City Auditor to transfer appropriations between object classes for the FY27 Safe Sleep Subgrant Program, and to declare an emergency. ($310,000.00)

Notice/Advertisement Title: Columbus LGBTQ+ Affairs Commission, Health and Social Services Committee, July Meeting Recap Contact Name: Dr. Kenyona Walker Contact Telephone Number: (614) 645-5817 Contact Email Address: knwalker@columbus.gov

To authorize the Directors of the Departments of Public Service and Public Safety to apply for a Safe Streets for All Program Grant from the United States Department of Transportation; to authorize the execution of grant and other requisite agreements for the acceptance and administration of said grant; and to authorize the expenditure of any awarded funds and the refund of any unused funds. ($0.00)

Notice/Advertisement Title: Columbus LGBTQ+ Affairs Commission, Communications, Outreach, & Community Engagement Committee July Meeting Recap Contact Name: Dr. Kenyona Walker Contact Telephone Number: (614) 645-5817 Contact Email Address: knwalker@columbus.gov

Notice/Advertisement Title: Stormwater Drainage Manual Regulation Contact Name: Liz Miller Contact Telephone Number: (614) 645-0919 Contact Email Address: ColumbusSWDM@columbus.gov

Civil Service Commission Public Notice Notice/Advertisement Title: Civil Service Commission Public Notice Contact Name: Wendy Brinnon Contact Telephone Number: (614) 645-7531 Contact Email Address: WCBrinnon@Columbus.gov

To dedicate a tract of real property owned by the City of Columbus as road right-of-way; to name said public right-of way as East Livingston Avenue. ($0.00)

To authorize the Department of Finance and Management to enter into contract with Dive Rescue International, Inc. for the purchase of a Surface Supplied Air System to be used by the Division of Fire Dive and Rescue Team (DART) during operations such as rescues, floods, and recoveries; and to authorize the expenditure of $56,130.45 from the General Operating Fund. ($56,130.45)

To authorize the Finance and Management Department Director to enter into a universal term contract for the option to purchase Caterpillar OEM Parts with Ohio Machinery Co. dba Ohio CAT; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00)

Notice/Advertisement Title: Commission on Immigrant and Refugee Affairs Commission (CIRA)'s Monthly Meeting. Contact Name: Lindora Kolu Howard-Diawara Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-3284 Contact Email Address: LKDiawara@columbus.gov

Notice/Advertisement Title: Adopted Bylaws of the Columbus Advisory Commission on Disability Issues (CACDI) Contact Name: Angela Wise, ADA Coordinator, Department of Human Resources Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-8029 Contact Email Address: AMWise@columbus.gov

To authorize the Finance and Management Department Director to enter into a universal term contract for the option to purchase Non-Safety Work Uniforms with Galls Parent Holdings LLC dba Galls LLC; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00)

Notice/Advertisement Title: Communications07012026 Contact Email Address: RSBrown@Columbus.gov