Legislation

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with Suburban Propane, L.P. for Offsite Biosolids Anaerobic Digestion; and to authorize the expenditure if $935,000.00 from the Sewer Operating Fund. ($935,000.00) (Amended by ord. 0333-2026 on 2/9/2026 -LG)

To authorize the issuance of unlimited tax bonds in an amount not to exceed $37,120,000.00 for neighborhood development-related projects; and to declare an emergency. ($37,120,000.00) Section 44-1(b) of the City Charter.

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to modify and extend a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Voice, Video, and Data, Cabling Hardware, and Services with E2 Optics LLC; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To authorize the Board of Health to modify an existing contract with Decision Support Services, Inc. to add additional funding to provide evaluation services for Columbus Public Health’s Healthy Start Project; to authorize an expenditure from the Health Department Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($20,000.00)

To authorize the issuance of unlimited tax bonds in an amount not to exceed $51,535,000.00 for recreation and parks-related projects; and to declare an emergency. ($51,535,000.00) Section 44-1(b) of the City Charter.

To authorize the issuance of limited tax bonds in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000.00 for fleet management-related projects; and to declare an emergency. ($1,000,000.00) Section 44-1(b) of the City Charter.

To authorize the issuance of unlimited tax bonds in an amount not to exceed $72,225,000.00 for public service-related projects; and to declare an emergency. ($72,225,000.00) Section 44-1(b) of the City Charter.

THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 New Type: D5J To: Luv Vybz Luv Vybz Lounge 6118 Busch Boulevard Columbus, OH 43229 Permit #: 100076391 Transfer Type: C2 C1 To: Akram Express Inc 436 North Champion Ave Columbus, OH 43203 From: Wahbi Express Inc 436 N Champion Ave Columbus, OH 43203 Permit: 100077761 New Type: D2 To: K Dawgs Tavern LLC 2490 Sullivant Ave Columbus, OH 43204 Permit: 045295421 Advertise Date: 9/13/2025 Agenda Date: 9/8/2025 Return Date: 9/18/2025

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into a Subrecipient Agreement with Columbus Next Generation Corporation in the amount of $88,617.16; to authorize the appropriation and the expenditure of $88,617.16; and to declare an emergency. ($88,617.16)

To authorize the issuance of unlimited tax bonds in an amount not to exceed $55,460,000.00 for health, safety and infrastructure-related projects; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $4,000,000.00 from the Debt Retirement Fund for costs of issuance; and to declare an emergency. ($59,460,000.00) Section 44-1(b) of the City Charter.

To authorize the issuance of limited tax general obligation bonds, in one or more series, in an amount not to exceed $71,480,000.00 for the purpose of providing funds to refund certain outstanding general obligation bonds of the City; and to declare an emergency. ($71,480,000.00) Section 44-1(b) of the City Charter.

To authorize the Director of the Department of Water and Power to modify a contract with Bricker Graydon LLP for tax advisory services; to authorize the expenditure of $150,000.00 from the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($150,000.00)

To authorize the issuance of limited tax bonds in an amount not to exceed $57,310,000.00 for economic and community development-related projects; and to declare an emergency. ($57,310,000.00) Section 44-1(b) of the City Charter.

Notice/Advertisement Title: City of Columbus September 16, 2025, Graphics Commission Meeting Contact Name: Steven Smedley Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-6130 Contact Email Address: sfsmedley@columbus.gov

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify and increase the contract with DLZ Ohio, Inc. for the Lower Olentangy Tunnel - Phase 1 project; to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to submit the Lower Olentangy Tunnel - Phase 1 contract modification for loan funding and to execute any paperwork necessary to accept loan funding for this project; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for this project; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds within the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $1,888,917.00 from the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund to pay for the project. ($1,888,917.00)

To authorize the issuance of unlimited tax general obligation bonds, in one or more series, in an amount not to exceed $317,215,000.00 for the purpose of providing funds to refund certain outstanding general obligation bonds of the City; and to declare an emergency. ($317,215,000.00) Section 44-1(b) of the City Charter.

Notice/Advertisement Title: Tournament or Event Permit Holder Conflict of Interest Rule  Contact Name: Stephen Dyer  Contact Telephone Number: (614) 645-5639  Contact Email Address: sodyer@columbus.gov

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to modify to extend until March 31, 2026 and add additional funding to rental agreements to rent refuse collection trucks from Premier Truck Sales & Rental, Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of up to $210,000.00 from the General Fund to pay for the contract modification that will add additional funding to said rental agreements; and to declare an emergency. ($210,000.00)

To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into agreements with CSX Transportation Inc. relative to the Arterial Street Rehabilitation - Williams Road Corridor - Scioto River to South Hamilton Road project; to authorize the encumbrance and expenditure of up to $23,485.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($23,485.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify an existing contract with i3 Milestone, LLC. by increasing funding for the Customer Self-Service Portal co-browsing licenses; and to authorize the expenditure of $45,000.00 split between the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($45,000.00)

Notice/Advertisement Title: Meeting Notice – Board of Wellfield Protection Appeals Contact Name: Robert E. Andrews Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-3227 Contact Email Address: reandrews@columbus.gov

To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to renew a contract with The Jasper Group International, Inc for the extended warranty, maintenance, support and monitoring services for Hewlett Packard servers and EMC data storage equipment; and to authorize the expenditure of $51,112.00 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating Fund. ($51,112.00)

To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with 2K General Co for the Facilities - Traffic Maintenance Facility Phase 3 project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,950,000.00 from the Street, Construction, Maintenance, and Repair Fund and the Municipal Motor Vehicle Tax Fund for the project; and to declare an emergency. ($1,950,000.00)

This ordinance authorizes the expenditure in an amount up to $2,000,000.00 of HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) program income funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a commitment letter, loan agreement, promissory note, mortgage, and restrictive covenant with Aspire Columbus LLC in an amount up to $2,000,000.00 of program income for the Aspire Columbus project; and to declare an emergency. ($2,000,000.00)