Legislation

To authorize and direct the Public Safety Director of the City of Columbus to accept a grant award through the FY26 Law Enforcement Diversion Program from the Ohio Attorney General’s Office; to authorize an appropriation of $58,750.00 from the unappropriated balance of the General Government Grant Fund to the Division of Police to cover the costs associated with the FY26 Law Enforcement Diversion Program; and to declare an emergency. ($58,750.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to modify the contract with Vertiv Corporation; and to authorize the expenditure of $25,000.00 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating Fund. ($25,000.00)

To set forth a statement of municipal services and zoning conditions to be provided to the area contained in a proposed annexation (AN25-019) of 1.9± Acres in Mifflin Township to the city of Columbus as required by the Ohio Revised Code and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.38(H), Private garage; and 3332.38(G), Private garage, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 910 MOHAWK ST. (43206), to allow habitable space above a detached garage with an increased height in the R-2F, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-060).

To accept the application (AN25-010) of Mifflin Township for the annexation of certain territory containing 14.0± acres in Mifflin Township and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To authorize the Public Safety Director to enter into a contract with TargetSolutions Learning, LLC for computer-based distance learning services for the Division of Fire; to authorize the expenditure of $234,462.54 from the General Fund; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code; and to declare an emergency. ($234,462.54)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to modify the professional services contract with Stone Environmental Engineering and Science Inc. to increase the budget by $150,000.00; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $120,000.00 from the Community Development Fund; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $20,000.00 from the HOME Investment Partnerships Fund; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $10,000.00 from the HOME-ARP Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($150,000.00)

To authorize an appropriation of $150,000.00 from the unappropriated balance of the General Government Grant Fund to the Division of Police; to authorize the Mayor of the City of Columbus to enter into year ten of the OSU Crime Interdiction Security Initiative; and to declare an emergency. ($150,000.00)

To accept the application (AN25-008) of Hank W. & Patricia Schreck and James E. & Karen L. Ruggles for the annexation of certain territory containing 14.07± acres in Jackson Township, and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.037, R-2F residential district; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.14, R-2F area district requirements; 3332.19, Fronting; 3332.26, Minimum side yard permitted; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 769 S. 17TH ST. (43206), to allow a single-unit dwelling and a two-unit dwelling on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-132).

To authorize and direct the City Auditor to authorize payment to the Columbus Museum of Art per invoice approved by the Department of Neighborhoods Director (or designee) in an amount not to exceed $7,942.00 from the general fund; and to declare an emergency. ($7,942.00)

To authorize the Auditor’s Office to establish an Auditor’s Certificate for the Department of Public Utilities to pay Ohio Water Development Authority loan fees for loans obtained through the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund; to authorize the expenditure of up to $291,042.00 from the Sewer Operating Fund and $50,000.00 from the Stormwater Operating Fund to pay these loan fees; and to declare an emergency.  ($341,042.00)

To authorize the Board of Health to accept a grant from the Ohio Department of Health in the amount of $86,900.00 for the Youth Suicide Prevention program; to authorize the appropriation of $86,900.00 from the unappropriated balance of the Health Department Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($86,900.00)

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying ( X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract(s) #T0103 Master Blanket PO #16-FLEET-00131 Purpose: Removal and Replacement of rubberized safety surface at Hayes West Playground, 179 Boyd Street, Newark New Jersey Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Rubber Cycle, LLC,1985 Rutgers University Boulevard, Lakewood, New Jersey 08701 Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $109,060.00 Funding Source: 2025 Budget/Department of Recreation, Cultural Affairs, and Senior Services NW026-32720-B2025 Open Space Recreation Trust Account Contract Period: Upon Municipal Council approval through May 30, 2026, inclusive of any extensions by the State Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( X ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: This Resolution will authorize the utilization of State Contract to provide for the removal and replacement of rubberized safety surface at Hayes West Playground, 179 Boyd Street Newark, New Jersey for the City of Newark, Department of Recreation, Cultural Affairs, and Senior Services.

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Danbert Electric Corporation for the Circuit #23 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 $474,862.47 for the project. ($474,862.47)

Notice/Advertisement Title: Communications08202025 Contact Name: Charmaine Chambers Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-6553 Contact Email Address: cdchambers@columbus.gov

To rezone 3459 TRABUE RD. (43204), being 4.7± acres located on the south side of Trabue Road, 915± feet west of McKinley Avenue, From: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District, To: AR-1, Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z25-010).

To authorize and direct the City Auditor to provide for the transfer of $7,649,611.00 in appropriation within the general fund; to transfer and increase appropriation in the amount of $1,118,290.00 in certain non-general fund departments and divisions; to transfer cash and appropriation in the amount of $1,087,587.00 in the Rec and Parks Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency ($9,855,488.00).

To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.02, R, Rural District; 3332.06, R-rural area district requirements; and 3332.38(F) Private garage, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1691 DYER RD. (43123), to allow two single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the R, Rural District (Council Variance #CV24-107).

To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the Director of Public Service to reimburse various property owners for the replacement of concrete curbs; to authorize the expenditure of up to $50,000.00 for curb reimbursement from the Street and Highway Improvement NonBond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($50,000.00)

To rezone 2410 DEMOREST RD. (43123), being 14.07± acres located on the east side of Demorest Road, 800± feet north of Black Pine Drive, From: R, Rural District, To: L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z25-012).

To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3333.35(G), Private garage, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2410 DEMOREST RD. (43123), to allow increased garage height for an apartment complex in the L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-025).

To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3333.02, AR-12, ARLD and AR-1 apartment residential district use; 3312.21, Landscaping and screening; 3333.18, Building lines; and 3333.255, Perimeter yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 3459 TRABUE RD. (43204), to allow a monopole telecommunication antenna and related equipment and reduced development standards for an apartment complex in the AR-1, Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-022).

Dept. / Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: ( X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: Childhood Lead Exposure Prevention (CLEP) Program to address blood lead levels between 3.5-4.9 ug/dL and conduct outreach to families Entity Name: New Jersey Department of Health Entity Address: P.O. Box 360, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0360 Grant Amount: $1,811,250.00 Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Health Total Project Cost: $1,811,250.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Additional Information: