Legislation

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract for the option to purchase Prescription Safety Eyewear with Phillips Safety Products Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00)

To levy special assessments for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, and improving certain public improvements constituting special energy improvement projects in the City in cooperation with the Columbus Regional Energy Special Improvement District; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to reimburse the U.S. Department of Treasury for ERA2 allocation; and to authorize the expenditure of $438,813.48 from the Emergency Rental Assistance Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($438,813.48)

Notice/Advertisement Title: Public Utilities Notice: Water & Power - Industrial Wastewater Discharge Permits Contact Name: Paul Kerr III Contact Telephone Number: (614) 645-5876 Contact Email Address: pakerr@columbus.gov

To authorize the Director of the Department of Building and Zoning Services to modify the contract with Lisa Wise Consulting, Inc. to add funding for continued work on the Zoning Code and Map Update project, known as "Zone In"; and to authorize an expenditure of $750,000.00 from the Development Services Fund. ($750,000.00)

To set forth a statement of municipal services and zoning conditions to be provided to the area contained in a proposed annexation (AN26-001) of 4.23± Acres in Prairie Township to the city of Columbus as required by the Ohio Revised Code and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Sewer Combination Trucks with A & H Equipment Co.; and to authorize the expenditure of $1.00. ($1.00)

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract for the option to purchase Aluminum Sheeting and Sign Blanks with Mandel Metals Inc; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00)

Notice/Advertisement Title: City Council Zoning Agenda for August 24, 2026 Contact Name: Gretchen D. James Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-1654 Contact Email Address: gdjames@columbus.gov

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract for the option to purchase Firefighter Boots with MES Service Company, LLC, Fire Acquisition Company LLC and Atlantic Emergency Solutions Inc; to authorize the expenditure of $3.00; and to declare an emergency. ($3.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into contract with Utility Truck & Equipment Inc., for the purchase of one 50-foot Bucket Truck for Columbus Water & Power; and to authorize the expenditure of $253,416.00 from within the Electricity Operating Fund. ($253,416.00)

To authorize the Director of Public Safety, on behalf of the Division of Police, to modify the contract with Pro-Tow, Inc. to add funding for the continuation of towing management services; to authorize an expenditure of $1,000,000.00 from the Mobility Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,000,000.00)

Notice/Advertisement Title: Public Hearing: Council Structure and Reform Contact Name: Andie McDonald Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-7994 Contact Email Address: abmcdonald@columbus.gov

To authorize waiver of competitive bidding requirements for the construction contract to be awarded under the Guaranteed Maximum Reimbursement Agreement (GMRA) with Western Property, LLC for the Upper Scioto West Subtrunk - West of Cosgray Road Jameson Estates project. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of Columbus Water and Power to enter into a construction contract with New River Electrical Corporation per the Mayor’s Emergency Waiver dated August 12, 2026 for the emergency upgrade of power distribution lines; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Electricity Bond Fund; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $2,500,000.00 from the Electricity Bond Fund to pay for the contract; and to declare an emergency. ($2,500,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreements for the purchase of vehicle upfits for Columbus Water & Power; to authorize the expenditure of $803,651.12 from within the Water Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($803,651.12)

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract for the option to purchase Thermoplastic Marking Materials with Ennis Flint Inc; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00)

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase HIV Rapid Testing Supplies with Orasure Technologies, Inc., in accordance with the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Codes; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00)

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

To authorize the Director of Columbus Water & Power to enter into an agreement with National Center for Water Quality Research at Heidelberg University for the continued operation of a tributary load monitoring station on the Scioto River in Chillicothe; and to authorize the expenditure of $45,000.00 from the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund. ($45,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into contract with the Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority (FCCFA) for the purpose of distributing an additional two percent (2%) to the 2026 Admissions Tax proceeds from the Facility Stabilization Fund for the purpose of infrastructure investment in Nationwide Arena; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of an estimated $870,000.00 from the Facility Stabilization Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($870,000.00)

To authorize the Director of Public Service to execute grant agreements with the Ohio Department of Transportation relative to the Highway Safety Improvement Program, to accept and expend awarded grant funds, and to issue refunds, if necessary, for approved projects. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, or authorized signatory, to approve the Real Estate Purchase Contract and appropriate and expend $100,000.00, or so much as may be necessary, within the Community Development Block Fund (CDBG) for acquisition cost and related due diligence and closing expense for the property located at 1595 Brown Road, Columbus, Ohio in support of the mission established by Ordinance 1112-2026; and to declare an emergency. ($100,000.00)

To declare the official intent and reasonable expectation of the City of Columbus on behalf of the State of Ohio to reimburse its State Issue II Street Projects Fund for the Livingston Avenue Roadway Improvements - 18th Street to Nelson project with the proceeds of tax exempt debt of the State of Ohio; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)