Legislation

Appointment of Christopher C. Moses to serve on the Citizens' Commission on Elected Official Compensation with a term starting on January 19, 2026 and expiring December 31, 2026 or upon the submission a report of recommendations for the salary of each elective officer of the city, including an annual cost of living adjustment, whichever comes first (resume attached).

Appointment of Monica L. Womack to serve on the Citizens' Commission on Elected Official Compensation with a term starting on January 19, 2026 and expiring December 31, 2026 or upon the submission a report of recommendations for the salary of each elective officer of the city, including an annual cost of living adjustment, whichever comes first (resume attached).

Appointment of Andrea Blevins to serve on the Citizens' Commission on Elected Official Compensation with a term starting on January 19, 2026 and expiring December 31, 2026 or upon the submission a report of recommendations for the salary of each elective officer of the city, including an annual cost of living adjustment, whichever comes first (resume attached).

Appointment of Elizabeth Caslin to serve on the Citizens' Commission on Elected Official Compensation with a term starting on January 19, 2026 and expiring December 31, 2026 or upon the submission a report of recommendations for the salary of each elective officer of the city, including an annual cost of living adjustment, whichever comes first (resume attached).

Appointment of Alyvia Johnson to serve on the Citizens' Commission on Elected Official Compensation with a term starting on January 19, 2026 and expiring December 31, 2026 or upon the submission a report of recommendations for the salary of each elective officer of the city, including an annual cost of living adjustment, whichever comes first (resume attached).

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 materials, supplies and services for the Department of Public Utilities; and to authorize the expenditure of $5,040,000.00 from within the Sanitary Sewer Operating Funds. ($5,040,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a planned modification of a contract with Reliable Home Improvements of Ohio Inc., to increase funding in an amount up to $75,000.00 for lead abatement and healthy home repair services. ($75,000.00)

To authorize the Director of Public Safety, on behalf of the Division of Support Services, to enter into contracts with K.N.S. Services, Inc. for maintenance services for the Neighborhood Safety Cameras; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of $285,000.00 from the general fund; and to declare an emergency. ($285,000.00)

To authorize the appropriation of $312,509.72 from the unappropriated balance of the Columbus City Schools, Telephone Services subfund, to the Department of Technology, Information Services Division, Information Services Operating fund, Telephone Services subfund to provide funds for the City of Columbus, Columbus City Schools Voice-over-Internet Protocol telephone project. ($312,509.72)

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract for the option to purchase Harley-Davidson OEM Parts with Centennial LLC dba Farrow East Harley Davidson; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00)

To amend ordinance 3436-2024 in order to establish the purpose of expenditures associated with adult-use cannabis tax revenue received by the city; and to declare an emergency. (0.00)

To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.037, R-2F residential district; and 3312.49, Required parking, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 657 MOHAWK ST. (43206), to allow limited neighborhood-scale commercial uses with reduced parking in the R-2F, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-110), and to repeal Ordinance #0084-02, passed February 4, 2002 (Council Variance #CV01-052).

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, Jackson Pike Water Reclamation Plant; and to authorize the expenditure of $3,651,000.00 from the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund. ($3,651,000.00)

Appointment of Todd Moxley Watson, Kimberly Parkway Church of God Church of God, 4150 Kimberly Pkwy N, Columbus, OH 43232, to serve on the OneOhio Region 1 Board of Governance, with a term expiration date of January 1, 2030. (biography attached)

Notice/Advertisement Title: 2026 Operating Budget Hearing Schedule Contact Name: Jean-Philippe Dorval Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-2898 Contact Email Address: jpdorval@columbus.gov

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to modify and extend the contract for the option to purchase HIV Testing Supplies with Abbott Laboratories Inc.; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents necessary for the City to grant encroachment to legally allow a 6-foot chain-link fence, bleachers, and shed for the athletic complex along the south side of Fairview Avenue to remain and be installed within the public rights-of-way. ($0.00)

Notice/Advertisement Title: Operating Budget Hearing: Workforce, Education, and Labor Committee Contact Name: Andie McDonald Contact Telephone Number: (614) 645-7994 Contact Email Address: abmcdonald@columbus.gov

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a professional services contract modification with HDR Engineering, Inc. for the Kreiger Court Stormwater Improvements project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of cash and appropriation within the Strom Sewer Bond Fund; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $61,432.44 from the Strom Sewer Bond Fund for the contract. ($61,432.44)

Notice/Advertisement Title: Operating Budget Hearing: Public Safety and Criminal Justice Contact Name: Pedro Mejia Contact Telephone Number: (614) 645-7565 Contact Email Address: pdmejia@columbus.gov

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a contract modification with Stantec Consulting Services Inc., for the Construction Administration/Construction Inspection Services 2023-2025 contract; to appropriate funds within the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund and the Water - Water Fresh Market Rate Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving both loans for this project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,204,509.90 from the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund and the Water - Water Fresh Market Rate Fund to pay for the project. ($1,204,509.90)

To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with CESO, Inc. for the Champions Golf Course Cart Path, Pond, and Entry Improvements Project; to authorize the expenditure of $127,700.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($127,700.00)

To amend Ordinance 3429-2025, passed by Columbus City Council on December 15, 2025, to specify that funding for East Main Street Special Improvement District of Columbus, Inc. is to be provided up front in support of their Murals on Main Program; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Berens Tree & Excavating, LLC for the Big Walnut Tree Clearing - Helsel Park to Nafzger Park Project; to authorize the transfer of $52,500.00 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2025 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the expenditure of $52,500.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($52,500.00)