Legislation

To repeal and replace Ordinance 1953-2026, passed June 22, 2026; to amend Section 371.02 of the Columbus City Codes to shift the Affordable Housing Trust’s (AHT) Hotel Motel and Short-Term Rental Excise Tax distribution to Experience Columbus; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

Notice/Advertisement Title: Columbus LGBTQ+ Affairs Commission July Meeting (Updated) Contact Name: Dr. Kenyona Walker Contact Telephone Number: (614) 645-5817 Contact Email Address: knwalker@columbus.gov

Notice/Advertisement Title: Property Maintenance Appeals Board Agenda - July 13, 2026 Contact Name: Jody Young Contact Telephone Number: (614) 645-7759 Contact Email Address: jayoung@columbus.gov <mailto:jayoung@columbus.gov>

To authorize the Director of the Department of Human Resources to enter into a contract modification with Community Insurance Company dba Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield. ($0.00)

To authorize the Executive Director of the Civil Service Commission to enter into a contract modification with Ohio Business Systems, Inc., dba Capitol Copy to provide for supplies and cost-per-copy maintenance and repair services for the Civil Service Commission, and to authorize the expenditure of $1,210.10 from the General Fund. ($1,210.10)

To authorize the Director of Public Safety, on behalf of the Division of Fire, to enter into a contract with Deccan International for LiveMUM annual maintenance and support services for the Division of Fire for year 2 starting September 1, 2026; to authorize the expenditure of $24,441.00 from the General Fund; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code; and to declare an emergency. ($24,441.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into contract with Utility Truck & Equipment, Inc. for the purchase of a 75 ft bucket truck for the Department of Public Utilities; and to authorize the expenditure of $429,454.00 from within the Electricity Operating Fund. ($429,454.00)

Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement Purpose: Movie Under the Stars/Back to School Night Entity Name: Essex County Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Entity Address: 115 Clifton Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Event Location: Branch Brook Park (between Ballantine Parkway and Elwood Avenue), Newark, New Jersey 07104 Event Date(s): Friday, August 28, 2026 (Rain date, Friday, September 11, 2026) Event Time: 4:00 P.M. until 9:30 P.M. Sponsor: Council Member Anibal Ramos, Jr.

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Emergency Contract Extension #E2026-08 Purpose: To extend Emergency Contract #E2026-08 for the immediate provision of Armed Security Guard services for the Department of Public Safety, Division of Police, and the Department of Surveillance and Prevention, Division of WIC. Entity Name: Pro Cops Security, LLC Entity Address: 60 Park Place, Suite 1110, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $2,000,000.00 Funding Source: Budget/Department of Public Safety/NW011-200-2001-71630-B2026 Contract Period: June 30, 2026 through September 29, 2026 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient (X) n/a Additional Information: This resolution ratifies and authorizes an extension of Emergency Contract #E2026-08, awarded to Pro Cops Security, LLC for the continued provision of Armed Security Guard services. Due to a clerical error, the original Emergency Contract Award memorandum and related documentation incorrectly identified the emergency contract period as April 07, 2026 through August 7, 2026 instead of April 07, 2026 to July 06, 2026. A revised Memorandum has been prepared by the Department of Public Safety. which correctly identifies the emergency contract period. This Resolution extends Emergency Contract #E2026-08 from June 30, 2026 through September 29, 2026, which represents the allowable ninety (90) day emergency contract extension period.

AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING A DEED RESTRICTION TO BE RECORDED UPON THE SALE OF ONE HUNDRED PERCENT (100%) OF THE CITY’S PROPERTY STOCK THAT THE CITY SELLS FOR PURPOSES OF REDEVELOPMENT THAT IS SOLD PRIOR TO THE COMPLETION OF THE PROJECT THEN THE CITY IS ENTITLED TO AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO NINETY PERCENT (90%) OF THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF THE PROPERTY AT THE TIME THE PROPERTY IS SOLD AND ENSURING THAT ANY PURCHASER OF CITY PROPERTY SOLD FOR THE PURPOSES OF REDEVELOPMENT COMPLIES WITH ANY AND ALL APPLICABLE “BEST EFFORTS” WORKFORCE REQUIREMENTS.

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Information Technology Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract(s) #M8001- Walk-in Building Supplies Purpose: To amend Resolution to increase the contract amount and add the Department of Public Works, Division of Public Buildings and Division of Sanitation as participating departments for the purchase of Walk-In Building Supplies. Entity Name(s)/Address(es): 1. Home Depot USA Inc., 2455 Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta, GA 3033 2. Lowe's Home Centers, LLC, 1000 Lowe's Boulevard, Mooresville, NC 28117 Contract Amount: not to exceed $450,000.00 Funding Source: 2025/2026 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities, NW037-750-7502-83730-B2025-B2026 and NW038-800-8003-83740-B2025-B2026, Department of Public Works, Division of Public Buildings NW011-060-0604-83870-B2026, Department of Public Works, Division of Sanitation NW011-060-0605-83870-B2026 Contract Period: Commencing upon Municipal Council approval Home Depot USA Inc., Through December 31, 2026 and Lowe's Home Centers, LLC, Through July 31, 2027 inclusive of extensions granted 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 amendment provides additional funding sources, increases the authorized contract amount by $150,000.00 and adds the Department of Public Works, Division of Public Buildings and Division of Sanitation as participating departments authorized to purchase Walk-In Building Supplies under the referenced State Contracts.

Report of the Committee on Innovation, Performance, Asset Management, and Technology for June 24, 2026 with an Affirmative Recommendation.

Communication from Rea Price, Acting Director of the Office of Management and Budget, submitting to City Council the attached status update from the Grants Office for the week ended June 26, 2026.

Resolution amending Resolution 762 of 2025, which authorized the Mayor and the Director of Public Safety to enter into an Amended Agreement or Agreements with Julota for software subscription-based client relations management services, by increasing the total not-to-exceed amount by FIVE HUNDRED AND TWENTY DOLLARS ($520.00) for a new total not to exceed TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY-SIX THOUSAND, FORTY-FOUR DOLLARS AND SEVENTY-TWO CENTS ($276,044.72) over four years.

Resolution informing City Council of the appointment of Lori McCartney as Assistant Chief of the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police.

Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of Public Safety to enter on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh into a Professional Services Agreement or Agreements with Operation Better Block to conduct the Safe Passages youth violence prevention program, at a total cost not to exceed TWO HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($250,000.00) over one year.

Resolution authorizing an extension of the term of the Acting Director of the Department of Innovation and Performance for 90 additional days, to run through October 2, 2026.

Resolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in favor of Dell Financial Services in the amount of Fifty-Eight Thousand Two Hundred Eighty-Three Dollars and Eighteen Cents ($58,283.18) to pay the remaining balance owed to this vendor for electronic devices with installation and support services.

Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to enter into an agreement or agreements or amendments thereto, with LA28 for coordination of events related to The LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games, at no cost to the City.

Communication from Rea Price, Acting Director of the Office of Management and Budget, submitting acting pay requests on behalf of Innovation & Performance for Sylvia Harris and Chris Belasco, and the Department of Public Works for Callawe Bey.

Resolution granting unto ALCOSAN their successors and assigns, the privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, (2) two new below grade diversion structures, at no cost to the City, at 2200 Spring Garden Avenue in the 26th Ward, 1st Council District of the City of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Report of the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development for June 24, 2026 with an Affirmative Recommendation.

Report of the Committee on Intergovernmental and Educational Affairs for June 24, 2026 with an Affirmative Recommendation.

Resolution providing for a Professional Services Agreement(s) and/or Contract(s) with Malady & Wooten, Inc. for professional consulting services for state government affairs and legislative services and providing for the payment thereof at a cost not to exceed Two Hundred Sixty-Four Thousand dollars ($264,000) over four years.