Legislation

To authorize the Director of Development to enter into a grant agreement with Seton South Columbus Inc. in an amount up to $1,000,000.00 of a $3,000,000.00 commitment for Seton South Columbus Inc. to act as a passthrough entity with Seton Square South & West Limited Partnership in support of the renovation of 108-units of affordable apartment homes within the Seton Square South & West project; to authorize the amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation of funds within the Income Set Aside Subfund and the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; to authorize the transfer of cash between the Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; to authorize the expenditure in an amount up to $1,000,000.00 within the Affordable Housing Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,000,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to enter into a service contract with Heart and Hunter, Inc. dba Hunter Marketing for marketing, media consultation, communications, and creative services; to authorize the waiver of competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes; to authorize the expenditure of $89,000.00 from the General Fund; to authorize and direct the City Auditor to authorize payment to Hunter Marketing per invoice approved by the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods in an amount not to exceed $89,000.00 from fund 1000; and to declare an emergency. ($89,000.00)

Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Open-Ended Contract Purpose: To provide Animal Impoundment and Sheltering Entity Name: Associated Humane Societies, Inc. Entity Address: 124 Evergreen Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07114 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $460,000.00 Funding Source: 2026 Budget/Department of Health and Community Wellness/NW011-011-120-1203-95920-B2026 /NW011-011-200-2001-95920-B2026; balance of funding for this contract amount for 2026, will be subject to appropriation in the 2026 Budget and funds will be certified prior to services being provided by the contractor. Contract Period: May 1, 2026 through July 31, 2026, with the option to extend for an additional three (3) months Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. () EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient (X) Non-Fair and Open Additional Information: This Contract for services is not subject to Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40:48-5.1; Specific Statutory Authority.

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing () Amending Type of Service: Extension of Emergency Contract #E2026-04 Purpose: To extend the Emergency Contract for leak repairs to the ventilation shaft and downstream face of Monolith 10 to the right of the spillway at the Charlotteburg Reservoir Dam. Entity Name(s)/Address(es): 1. Hutton Construction, LLC., 41 Village Park Road, Cedar Grove, New Jersey 07009 2. Colonnelli Brothers, Inc., 409 South River Street, Hackensack, New Jersey 07601 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $539,311.00 $277,111.00 (Hutton Construction, LLC) $262,200.00 (Colonnelli Brothers, Inc.) Funding Source: Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/ NW041 13W 94710 B2013 Contract Period: Extend Emergency for an additional ninety (90) days from June 07, 2026 through September 06, 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: An Emergency Contract, #E2026-04 for the period of March 06, 2026 through June 06, 2026, was awarded in an amount not to exceed $539,311.00 for the Department of Water and Sewer Utilities. This current Resolution of Emergency Contract #E2026-04 will authorize and further extends the contract for an additional (90) days from June 07, 2026 through September 04, 2026, with no additional changes.

Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Waiving Special Event Application Permit Fees Purpose: Restoring Love on Schuyler Avenue Block Party Date: Saturday, June 27, 2026 from the hours of 12:00 PM until 10:00 PM Sponsor: Council Member Patrick O. Council Additional Information: Restoring Love on Schuyler Avenue Block Party The City of Newark’s Special Event Application Fee ($100.00) for the event will be waived.

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract(s) # T0109 Radio Communication Equipment and Accessories #25-TELE-132987 Purpose: To provide communication equipment and accessories. Entity Name: Gold Type Business Machines, Inc. Address: 351 Paterson Avenue, East Rutherford, New Jersey 07073 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $4,000,000.00 per year Funding Source: 2026 Budget/Department of Public Safety Funding 011-190-1902, (various accounts and budget years). All allowable and approved Public Safety Grants and Capital. Contract Period: Upon approval by the Municipal Council, through April 30, 2031, 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 State Contract will provide communication equipment and accessories for City of Newark Department of Public Safety.

Dept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Workers' Compensation Claim C.P. No.: 2018-7233 Claimant: Paul S. Leber Claimant's Attorney: Weiner Mazzei LLC Attorney's Address: 165 Prospect Street, First Floor, Passaic, New Jersey 07055 Settlement Amount: $83,346.94 Funding Source: Fund Code: 024, Department: 24T, Division: 5T24, Account #: 96310 Additional Information:

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To provide meals to Newark children through the SuNuP Summer Food Program. Funding Source: The New Jersey Department of Agriculture, Division of Food and Nutrition Appropriation Amount: $1,918,741.75 Budget Year: 2026 Contract Period: June 29, 2026 through August 28, 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: Funds accepted by Apply and Accept Resolution being submitted under separate cover as (File ID #26-0833) Operating Agency: Department of Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.

Notice/Advertisement Title: Columbus LGBTQ+ Affairs Commission, Community Engagement, Communications, and Outreach Committee, June Meeting Recap Contact Name: Dr. Kenyona Walker Contact Telephone Number: (614) 645-5817 Contact Email Address: knwalker@columbus.gov

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to associate all general budget reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreement established with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for the lease and maintenance of body worn cameras, CEWs, interview room cameras and accessories, software, licenses, maintenance and support for the Division of Police; to authorize the expenditure of $ 4,417,018.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($4,417,018.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a contract with Coliseum Home Improvements LLC, to increase funding utilizing an existing auditor’s certificate established for this purpose in an amount up to $40,000.00. ($40,000.00)

To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to sign an amendment to a grant agreement with the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) for design of the East Side Rail Trail Project; and to declare an emergency. ($100,000.00)

To authorize and direct the City Auditor to establish an auditor’s certificate in the amount of $1,500,000.00 for the reimbursement of staff time related to Recreation and Parks Capital Improvement Projects; to authorize the transfer of $1,500,000.00 between the General Fund Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and the Recreation and Parks Bond Fund; to authorize the appropriation of $1,500,000.00 in the Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $1,500,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,500,000.00)

To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3332.039, R-4 residential district, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 89 WEST PARK AVE. (43222), to allow a non-profit organization with associated retail, office, and assembly space in the R-4, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-133).

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

To authorize the Director of Development to execute grant agreement with IMPACT Community Action, a not-for-profit social service agency in an amount up to $75,000.00 for the Resilient Housing Initiative; to authorize the payment for reasonable food and non-alcoholic beverages; to authorize expenses incurred prior to purchase order execution, beginning June 1, 2026; to authorize the advancement of funds on a pre-determined schedule provided in the terms of the agreement; to authorize expenditure in an amount up to $75,000.00; and to declare an emergency. ($75,000.00)

To authorize the City Auditor to make payment to the Franklin County Historical Society per the terms of the already agreed to partnership agreement; to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into said partnership agreement; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer $10,000.00 between object classes within the Public Utilities’ operating funds; to authorize the expenditure of $10,000.00 from those operating funds; and to declare an emergency. ($10,000.00)

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to modify and extend a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase printers with US Laser LLC; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To rezone 2500 AIRPORT DR. (43219), being 5.5± acres located on the north side of Airport Drive, 900± east of North Nelson Road, From: R-1, Residential District, To: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District (Rezoning #Z25-030).

To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to enter into a construction agreement with CSX Transportation, Inc. in connection with the Bridge Rehabilitation - Front Street and Nationwide Boulevard over Railroad Tunnel project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $300,000.00 within the the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($300,000.00)

To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of funds within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to appropriate funds within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund and the Federal Transportation Grants Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with Alta Planning + Design, Inc. for the Vision Zero - Vulnerable Road User Plan (VRU) project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,250,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund and the Federal Transportation Grants Fund to pay for the for the project; to repay any unused grant funds at the end of the grant period; and to declare an emergency. ($1,250,000.00)

Notice/Advertisement Title: 5th x Northwest Area Commission July 7, 2026 Meeting Canceled Contact Name: Stacey Buttel Contact Telephone Number: 614-800-8762 Contact Email Address: sjbuttel@columbus.gov

Notice/Advertisement Title: Clintonville Area Commission July Meeting Date Change Contact Name: Stacey Buttel Contact Telephone Number: 614-800-8762 Contact Email Address: sjbuttel@columbus.gov

Reappointment of Janae Miller, 1628 Cindy Ct, Columbus, OH 43232 to serve on the Columbus Advisory Commission on Disability Issues with a new term expiration date of June 14, 2029. (resume attached)