Legislation

Notice/Advertisement Title: City Council Zoning Agenda for January 26, 2026 Contact Name: Gretchen D. James Contact Telephone Number: 614.645.1654 Contact Email Address: gdjames@columbus.gov

To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement budget; to authorize the Director of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreements for Vehicle Upfits for (3) three F550s for the Department of Public Service, Division of Infrastructure Management with K.E. Rose Company and Ace Truck Body, Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of up to $210,000.00 from Streets & Highways Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($210,000.00)

Notice/Advertisement Title: Communications01142026 Contact Email Address: RSBrown@Columbus.gov

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Office of Construction Management, to enter into a construction contract with Good Home Maintenance, Inc. for the East Central Health Restroom Renovations project; in an amount up to $474,480.00; to authorize an appropriation of $457,919.43, a transfer of $457,919.43, and an expenditure up to $476,480.00 within the Neighborhood Health Center Capital Reserve Fund; to provide for payment of prevailing wage services to the Department of Public Service; and to amend the 2025 Capital Improvements Budget. ($476,480.00)

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Danbert, Inc. for the Blueprint Hilltop 4 - Highland/Harris Integrated Solutions and South Eureka Ave. Water Line Improvements projects; to authorize amendments to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $12,625,093.40 from the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund and the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Loan Fund for the contract; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving loans for the project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $2,000.00 from the Sanitary Bond Fund to pay for prevailing wage services. ($12,627,093.40)

Notice/Advertisement Title: Far East Area Commission to Hold Special Zoning Meeting on January 21, 2026 Contact Name: Lynne LaCour Contact Telephone Number: 614-724-0100 Contact Email Address: ldlacour@columbus.gov

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with Berens Tree & Excavating LLC. for Yard Waste and Log Grinding Services; and to authorize the expenditure of $350,000.00 from the Sewer Operating Fund. ($350,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to modify the contract with Vertiv Corporation; to authorize the expenditure of $25,000.00 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating Fund; 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 Prime Construction Management & Survey, Inc. for the Construction Administration/Construction Inspection Services 2023-2025 contract; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds within the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for this project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $907,661.04 from the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund to pay for the project. ($907,661.04)

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 parts, materials, supplies and services for the Division of Water Reclamation, Southerly Water Reclamation Plant; and to authorize the expenditure of $3,205,500.00 from the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund. ($3,205,500.00)

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a sole source Indefinite Quantity Agreement with Operator Training Committee of Ohio, Inc. for utility operations and maintenance training services; and to authorize the expenditure of $97,000.00 split between the Sanitary Sewer and Water Operating Funds. ($97,000.00)

Reappointment of Alvis Moore, 6919 Groveton Way, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068, to serve on the Columbus Recreation and Parks Commission with a new term expiration date of December 31, 2030 (resume attached).

Notice/Advertisement Title: 2026 Civilian Police Review Board: Investigation Review Committee Meetings Contact Name: Stephanie Brock Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-9633 Contact Email Address: Civilianreviewboard@columbus.gov <mailto:Civilianreviewboard@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 FY26 Cribs for Kids and Safe Sleep grant 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 FY26Cribs for Kids and Safe Sleep grant program; and to declare an emergency. ($254,662.50)

Notice/Advertisement Title: Columbus LGBTQ+ Affairs Commission Meeting Contact Name: Dr. Love Benton Contact Telephone Number: (614) 645-8884 Contact Email Address: JLBenton@columbus.gov

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Driven Excavating, LLC, for the Sawmill Place Boulevard Area Water Line Improvements project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds within the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for this project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $5,216,087.52 from the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund to pay for the project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $2,000.00 from the Water Bond Fund to pay for prevailing wage services. ($5,218,087.52)

To authorize the City Auditor to renew a service contract with Mid-West Presort Mailing Services to provide printing and mailing services for the Division of Income Tax; to authorize the expenditure of $350,000.00 from the General Fund. ($350,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to extend an existing agreement with Hansen Banner, LLC through extension of the current purchase order through March 26, 2027; and to authorize the use of any remaining funds/unspent existing on the purchase order. ($0.00)

To honor, recognize, and celebrate the life of Florence Robin Williams, 1975 - 2025

To Recognize, Honor, and Celebrate Mike Knisley on his Retirement from the Ohio State Building and Construction Trades Council

Reappointment of Laurie Gunzelman, Gunzelman Architecture + Interiors, 333 Stewart Ave. Columbus, OH 43206 to serve on the University Impact District Review Board with a new term expiration date of January 1, 2029. (resume attached)

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to establish a purchase order to make payments to Delaware County for sewer services provided during Fiscal Year 2026, and to authorize the expenditure of $4,000,000.00 from the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund. ($4,000,000.00)

To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of funds within the Affordable Housing Taxable Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of Development to enter into a service contract with Revere Roofing Company, Inc. for the Division of Housing’s Roof Replacement Program, in an amount up to $150,000.00, using Affordable Housing Taxable Bond funds; to waive the provisions of Columbus City Codes Sections 111.14 and 329.09; to authorize the transfer and expenditure of $150,000.00; to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into grant agreements, including modifications if necessary, with homeowner participants in the Roof Replacement Program if the total grant amount is greater than $5,000.00, all without having to return to City Council for each project under the Roof Replacement Program; to authorize reimbursement of expenditures incurred prior to the creation of a Purchase Order from and after January 1, 2026; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Code; and to declare an emergency. ($150,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Human Resources to contract with OhioHealth Corporation to provide employee fitness center management, wellness and biometric screening services from February 1, 2026 through January 31, 2027; to authorize appropriations in the amount of $190,000.00, and to authorize the expenditure of up to $190,000.00 from the Employee Benefits Fund, or so much thereof as may be necessary, to pay the costs of said contract; and to declare an emergency. ($190,000.00)