Legislation

This ordinance authorizes the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of Sustainable Columbus, to enter into a non-profit service contract with Solar United Neighbors (SUN) for the implementation of the Solar Co-Op Management program to support the City’s clean and equitable energy goals; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $319,500.00 from the Sustainable Columbus fund. ($319,500.00)

Notice/Advertisement Title: Columbus Building Commission Meeting Agenda - November 18, 2025 Contact Name: Toni Gillum Contact Telephone Number: (614) 645-5884 Contact Email Address: tmgillum@columbus.gov

To amend various sections of Chapter 1105 of the Columbus City Codes, to enact new water rates and charges for the year beginning January 1, 2026; to expand eligibility for low income and eligible senior customer discount programs; to update the rate schedules to reflect monthly billing, and to repeal the existing sections being amended.

To amend various sections of Chapter 1147 of the Columbus City Codes, to enact new sanitary sewer service rates for the year beginning January 1, 2026; to expand eligibility for low income and eligible senior customer discount programs, to modify the name of the low income discount program, to update wet weather fees, to update the rates schedules to reflect monthly billing, to update meter service charges, to update sewer capacity fees, and to repeal the existing sections being amended.

To amend Chapter 1163 of the Columbus City Codes to enact new electric service rates for the year beginning January 1, 2026; to authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to increase the power low income discount, to enact a new cogeneration rate, and to repeal the existing sections being amended.

To authorize the transfer of $1,547,197.47 between object classes in the Water Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,547,197.47)

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Sutphen OEM Parts and Services with Heritage Fire Equipment, LLC in accordance with the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Code; and to authorize the expenditure of $1.00. ($1.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to enter into grant agreement with I Know I Can not-for-profit agency in support of a Founders Scholarship; to authorize the expenditure from the General Fund for programming. ($20,000.00)

To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with the Affordable Housing Trust for Columbus and Franklin County (AHT) for a Building Small event series; and to authorize an expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund. ($20,000.00)

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 Agreement for renovation of the Traffic Management Center with 2K General Co.; to authorize the expenditure of up to $146,753.48 from the Street Construction Maintenance and Repair Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($146,753.48)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology (DoT), on behalf of the Mayor's Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI), to enter into a contract for the purchase of annual B2GNow software subscriptions, the provisioning and hosting of a citywide supplier diversity management system, as well as overall product maintenance, support, and professional services; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes; and to authorize the expenditure of $139,523.00 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating Fund. ($139,523.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to enter into a grant agreement with Hilltop Rise Economic Community Development Corporation in support of the Envision Hilltop Plan implementation; to authorize the transfer of $222,000.00 within the Department of Neighborhoods 2025 General Fund Budget; to authorize the expenditure of $222,000.00; to authorize the payment of food and non-alcoholic beverage; and to allow advance funding per a predetermined schedule. ($222,000.00)

To authorize assessments for weed and solid waste removal on properties in violation of weed and solid waste regulations as set forth in the Columbus City Code; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the Universal Term Contract for the purchase of maintenance and support of our VxRail system; to authorize the expenditure of $369,414.53 from the Information Services Division, Information Services Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($369,414.53)

To authorize the Columbus City Attorney to accept $166,650.00 in grant funding from the Franklin County Board of Commissioners to continue implementation of the county-wide Blueprint for Safety Interagency Domestic Response initiative through December 31, 2026; to authorize the appropriation of $166,650.00 in the general government grant fund; and to declare an emergency. ($166,650.00)

To authorize the Department of Finance and Management, to enter into contract to Harrison Trailers LLC for the purchase and delivery of a four-horse gooseneck trailer, with requested accessories, for the Division of Police Mounted Unit; to authorize the expenditure of $57,912.00 from the FY24 JAG. ($57,912.00)

To authorize the Department of Finance and Management to enter into contract with 908 Devices Inc. for the purchase of a MX908 handheld mass spectrometer chemical detection system, with requested accessories and associated shipping costs for the Division of Police, Organized Crime Bureau; and to authorize the expenditure of $79,761.33 from the FY24 JAG. ($79,761.33)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify two contracts with Morse Transit Acquisitions LLC, to extend the agreement term date through December 31, 2026 as well as update the terms and conditions based on updated federal regulations. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and add funds to an existing contract with Strand Associates, Inc., for professional engineering services for the Community Park/Maple Canyon HSTS Elimination Project; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation within the Sanitary Bond Fund; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $14,991.76 from the Sanitary Bond Fund for the contract modification. ($14,991.76)

To authorize the Director of Public Service to modify an existing agreement with Short North Alliance, Inc. (SNA) for the provision of various public parking initiatives within the Short North Parking Benefit District; to authorize the transfer of appropriation of funds within the Mobility Enterprise Fund; to authorize the expenditure of up to $50,000.00 from the Mobility Enterprise Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($50,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a contract modification with DLZ Ohio, Inc., for the Construction Administration/Construction Inspection Services 2023-2025 contract; to authorize an expenditure of up to $374,667.63 from the Electricity Bond Fund to pay for the project; and to declare an emergency. ($374,667.63)

Notice/Advertisement Title: Public Utilities and Sustainability Contact Name: Chelsea Golterman Contact Telephone Number: 614-735-0965 Contact Email Address: clgolterman@Columbus.gov

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a professional services contract with Advanced Engineering Consultants for design of the Circuit 576 and 577 Street Lighting Improvements project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation within the Electricity Bond Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $354,747.63 for the project. ($354,747.63)

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Capital Electric Line Builders for the Smart Lighting Phase 2 LED Conversions project; to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to apply for, accept, and execute documents necessary to enter into a grant agreement with the State of Ohio Department of Development and to repay any unused grant funds; to appropriate funds; to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,339,261.54 from the Electricity Bond Fund and the Electricity Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,339,261.54)