Legislation

Notice/Advertisement Title: Public Hearing - Flock Safety Audit Contact Name: Nancy Pryor Sully Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-2019 Contact Email Address: NPSully@Columbus.gov Councilmembers in attendance: Councilmembers Remy, Ross, Bankston, Barroso de Padilla, Day-Achauer, Wyche & Green. 4:00 PM: Councilmember Remy opens the hearing and provides introductions. The instructions include: Councilmembers, Public Safety Director Pishotti, Chief Bryan, and Representatives from Flock and the ACLU. He also introduced Faith Leaders: Rev. John Coats President of the IMA; Dr. John Little - President of the Baptist Pastors; and Rev. Joel King - President of the Baptist Ministerial Alliance. Councilmember Remy then provided Opening Remarks. 4:06 PM - Councilmember Barroso De Padilla - Opening Remarks. 4:10 PM - Safety Director Pishotti 4: 16 PM - Police Chief Bryant 4:22 PM - Deputy Chief Coleman 4:32 - Deputy Chef Myers 4:33 Vaughn Roland, Representative from Flock 5:01 - Gary Daniels, ACLU Short Recess Public Speakers and testimony Dr. Fernanda Diaz-Basteris Kaz Kimura Ryan Hubble Travis Moffet Kat Finneran Sharon Kim Alden Barnes Jona Hilano Stephen Goldmeier Mia Lewis Theresa Hice-Fromille Paul Shannon Rachel Wenning Jamie Miracle Zacchary “Zak” Katch Liliana River Baiman Joey McQueen V. N. Trinh Samanth Baker Sebastian Baughn Kelsea Reinhold Jessica Cox Jared Noln Matin Bliss Charles Abernathy Jr. Thomas Murph Aniel Bibyk Jennifer Crayton Elena Dahl Molly Shea Mary Alleger Elin Hikoska Tam Joseph Ze Sosa Mark Rosenberg Blake Carte Nate Wilkns Ella Bowman Chana Wiley Christopher Heintz Jonathan Beshears Julia Beshears Dr. Londale Towns Sr Lucas Pompey Penelope Rupert La’Quisa Richardson Nicholas Eckert Kyle Miller Paula Rico Ada Hartley Kevin Logan Steve Bennet Councilmember Remy offers concluding remarks. Councilmember Melissa Green offers remarks. 9:50pm Councilmember Remy adjourns this Public Hearing

Notice/Advertisement Title: Zone In Phase II Public Hearing 1 - Thursday, August 27 Contact Name: Kevin McCain Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-5829 Contact Email Address: kbmccain@columbus.gov

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase purchase EZ-IO Needles and Related Items with Teleflex, 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)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Facilities Management Division, to enter into contract with Legacy Roofing Services, LLC for roof and gutter repair services; to authorize the expenditure of $67,572.00 from the General Permanent Improvement Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($67,572.00)

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 extend the contract term end date from December 31, 2026, to December 31, 2027, as well as to increase funding in an amount up to $300,000.00 for lead abatement and healthy home repair services utilizing an existing auditor’s certificate established for this purpose. ($300,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a planned modification of a contract with Kenneth Burgess dba Savoir Faire Solutions LLC, to extend the contract term end date from December 31, 2026, to December 31, 2027, as well as to increase funding in an amount up to $100,000.00 for lead abatement and healthy home repair services utilized an existing auditor’s certificate established for this purpose. ($100,000.00)

Notice/Advertisement Title: City of Columbus August 25, 2026, Board of Zoning Adjustment Appeals and Regular Meeting Contact Name: Phil Ashear Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-1719 Contact Email Address: pjashear@columbus.gov

Notice/Advertisement Title: Communications08122026 Contact Email Address: RSBrown@columbus.gov

To determine to proceed with the Plan of Service for the Downtown East Special Improvement District of Columbus, Inc., to provide for the levy of assessments in said district; to adopt the report and recommendations of the Board of Revision; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

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 Burgess & Niple, Inc., in connection with the Vision Zero - Neighborhood Slow Zones Near East project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $81,350.55 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund to pay for the project; and to declare an emergency. ($81,350.55)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify and increase the contract with Ascension Construction Solutions, LLC, for the Waste Water Treatment Facilities Professional Construction Management Services project; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for this project; to appropriate funds within the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $337,305.36 from the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund to pay for the project. ($337,305.36)

To formally accept certain real estate conveyed to the City that is being used for various public purposes; and to authorize the directors of the Departments of Public Utilities, Public Service, Finance and Management, Development, and Recreation and Parks to enter into any necessary agreements, as approved by the City Attorney's Office, in order to address any real estate tax or assessment issues. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a planned modification of a contract with SavKon Construction, LLC to extend the contract term end date from December 31, 2026, to December 31, 2027, as well as to increase funding in an amount up to $300,000.00 for lead abatement and healthy home repair services utilizing an existing auditor’s certificate established for this purpose. ($300,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development enter into a planned modification of a contract with Newark Building Solutions, to extend the agreement term end date from December 31, 2026 to December 31, 2027, as well as to increase funding in an amount up to $225,000.00 for lead abatement and health home repair services utilizing an existing auditor’s certificate established for this purpose. ($225,000.00)

Notice/Advertisement Title: Southwest Area Commission Meeting Rescheduled to August 18th Contact Name: Elizabeth Reed Contact Telephone Number: 614-560-3834 Contact Email Address: liz.glean@gmail.com

Notice/Advertisement Title: North Central Area Commission Special Meetings - Bylaws and 2026 Election, 8/18/26 and 8/20/26, 6:00PM-7:30PM, 850 Nelson Rd., 43219 Contact Name: Devin Deal Contact Telephone Number: 614-715-3597 Contact Email Address: dddeal@columbus.gov

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)