Legislation

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to modify and extend a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase PKS, Rotary and Lincoln Auto lifts with Leswego Corporation; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To appropriate funds within the Street and Highway Improvement Fund; to authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to enter into contract with CESO, Inc., for the Intersection - Central College Road at Harlem Road project; and to authorize the expenditure of $150,000.00 from the Street and Highway Improvement Fund. ($150,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into contract with KUBRA Data Transfer, Ltd. for bill presentment services; to authorize the expenditure of $9,000.00 split among the Electricity Operating Fund, Water Operating Fund, Sewerage System Operating Fund, and Stormwater Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($9,000.00)

To appropriate funds within the Street and Highway Improvement Fund; to authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to enter into contract with Ribway Engineering Group, Inc., for the Roadway - Shannon Road at Greenway Vista Apts project; and to authorize the expenditure of $300,000.00 from the Street and Highway Improvement Fund. ($300,000.00)

Appointment of Brandon Barcus, 349 S. Richard Ave., to serve on the Labor Commission, replacing Rodney French, with a term expiration date of March 31, 2028.

To amend Ordinance No. 1803-2025, passed by Columbus City Council on July 21, 2025, to authorize the advancement of funds on a pre-determined schedule provided in the terms of the agreement; and declare an emergency. ($0.00)

Notice/Advertisement Title: Public Utilities Notice: Department of Public Utilities - Industrial Wastewater Discharge Permits Contact Name: Michael Merz - Wastewater Pretreatment Analyst Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-1942 or 614-645-5876 Contact Email Address: pretreatment@columbus.gov

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to establish a contract with Murphy Tractor and Equipment Co., Inc. for the purchase and delivery of a Backhoe loader and accessories for the Department of Public Utilities; and to authorize the expenditure of $126,985.00 from the Division of Water Reclamation Operating Fund and to waive the competitive bidding provisions of City Code. ($126,985.00)

To authorize an amendment to the First Amended and Restated Economic Development Agreement dated August 29, 2023 with North Market Development Authority, Inc. and NM Developer LLC; to authorize an amendment to the Cooperative Agreement dated August 29, 2023 with the Columbus-Franklin County Finance Authority; to authorize the appropriation of funds within the Income Set Aside Subfund and the Development Taxable Bonds Fund; to authorize the transfer of cash between the Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and the Development Taxable Bonds Fund; to authorize the expenditure within the Development Taxable Bonds Fund in an amount up to $13,000,000.00 for the public improvements for the North Market project; to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to remit a portion of the Public Improvements Grant to the Columbus-Franklin County Finance Authority for the North Market public project pursuant to the Cooperative Agreement; and to declare an emergency. ($13,000,000.00)

Notice/Advertisement Title: Public Utilities Notice: Department of Public Utilities - Industrial Wastewater Discharge Permits Contact Name: Michael Merz Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-1942 Contact Email Address: Pretreatment@columbus.gov

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to modify past, present and future contract(s) and purchase orders from Dick Masheter Ford Inc. to OHF1 LLC dba Capital Ford of Columbus; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize transfers within the Construction Management Capital Improvement Fund and the Construction Management Taxable Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $240,000.00 from the Construction Management Capital Improvement Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $7,700.00 from the Construction Management Taxable Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of $6,500.00 from the Neighborhood Health Center Capital Reserve Fund in order to reimburse the general fund for construction and building renovation expenses incurred by the Office of Construction Management; and to declare an emergency. ($254,200.00)

To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer funds between projects within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to authorize the City Attorney's Office, Real Estate Division, to contract for professional services relative to the acquisition of fee simple title and lesser interests in and to property needed for the Intersection - Greenlawn - Thurman at High project; to authorize the City Attorney's Office, Real Estate Division, to negotiate with property owners to acquire the additional rights of way necessary to complete this project; and to authorize the expenditure of $545,000.00 from the Streets & Highways Bond Fund. ($545,000.00)

To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a contract modification with TranSystems Corporation of Ohio in connection with the Bikeway-Sullivant Avenue - Georgesville Road to S Wilson Road project to add additional funding; to authorize the expenditure of up to $200,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund to pay for the project; and to declare an emergency. ($200,000.00)

To amend Ordinance No. 1156-2025, passed by Columbus City Council on May 12, 2025, to allow for a correction of the name listed within the ordinance from “Nelson Park Preservation Association LLC” to “Nelson Park Preservation Associates LLC”; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents necessary to release a portion of the Winton Road easement to allow for the property to clear title so the site can be redeveloped. ($500.00)

To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a contract modification with E. P Ferris & Associates, Inc. in connection with the Pedestrian Safety-17th Avenue - I71 to Billiter Boulevard project to add additional funding; to authorize the expenditure of up to $400,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund to pay for the project; and to declare an emergency. ($400,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a professional services contract with Korda/Nemeth Engineering, Inc., for the Madison Avenue Road 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 approval of a loan from the Ohio Water Development Authority; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $404,843.73 from the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund. ($404,843.73)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a not-for-profit service contract with the Columbus Next Generation Corporation for the purpose of purchasing/acquiring and developing key urban real property assets in targeted central city areas in an amount up to $500,000.00; to authorize an expenditure up to $500,000.00 from the General Fund Budget; and to authorize the advancement of funds on a pre-determined schedule. ($500,000.00)

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify an existing contract with Woolpert, Inc. for the Cityworks Asset Management System Project by adding additional funding; and to authorize the expenditure of $250,000.00 split among the Public Utilities Operating Funds. ($250,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a professional services contract with EMH&T, Inc., for the Argus Road 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 approval of a loan from the Ohio Water Development Authority; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $474,249.56 from the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund. ($474,249.56)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter into a contract with The Research Foundation of the City University of New York on behalf of the National Network for Safe Communities (NNSC) at John Jay College to assist the City of Columbus in its efforts to advance the Group Violence Intervention implementation, strengthen police legitimacy, and decrease incidences of group violence; To authorize the expenditure of $105,000.00 from the General Fund; to waive competitive bidding, and to declare an emergency. ($105,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a professional services contract with OHM Advisors, Inc., for the East Broad Street Area Water Line Improvements project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to make this ordinance contingent upon approval of a loan from the Ohio Water Development Authority; to appropriate funds within the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund; to and to authorize the expenditure of up to $361,486.46 from the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund. ($361,486.46)

To authorize the Director of Public Service to grant consent and propose cooperation with the Director of the Ohio Department of Transportation, State of Ohio to advance proposed improvements to Petzinger Road, Schaff Road, and Winchester Pike; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)