Legislation

To authorize the Director of Public Safety, on behalf of the Division of Police, to modify the contract with Pro-Tow, Inc. to add funding for the continuation of towing management services; to authorize an expenditure of $1,000,000.00 from the Mobility Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,000,000.00)

Notice/Advertisement Title: Public Hearing: Council Structure and Reform Contact Name: Andie McDonald Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-7994 Contact Email Address: abmcdonald@columbus.gov

Dept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Preliminary/Official Statement and Disclosure Agreement for Issuance of Notes Purpose: Approving official statement and disclosure agreement for sale of bond anticipation notes and special emergency notes Amount to be Financed: $32,368,000.00 Project Information: (Description/ Project No./Amount Appropriated/Ordinance No.) RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY (THE “CITY”) AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING (A) THE SALE AND ISSUANCE OF GENERAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES, SERIES 2026G (TAX-EXEMPT) OF THE CITY, (B) THE PREPARATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF A PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT AND FINAL OFFICIAL STATEMENT IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, (C) THE ENTERING INTO AND EXECUTION OF A CONTINUING DISCLOSURE CERTIFICATE IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, AND (D) CITY OFFICIALS TO UNDERTAKE OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH Additional Information:

To authorize waiver of competitive bidding requirements for the construction contract to be awarded under the Guaranteed Maximum Reimbursement Agreement (GMRA) with Western Property, LLC for the Upper Scioto West Subtrunk - West of Cosgray Road Jameson Estates project. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of Columbus Water and Power to enter into a construction contract with New River Electrical Corporation per the Mayor’s Emergency Waiver dated August 12, 2026 for the emergency upgrade of power distribution lines; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Electricity Bond Fund; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $2,500,000.00 from the Electricity Bond Fund to pay for the contract; and to declare an emergency. ($2,500,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreements for the purchase of vehicle upfits for Columbus Water & Power; to authorize the expenditure of $803,651.12 from within the Water Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($803,651.12)

A resolution relating to persons living in vehicles and establishing the Vehicle Resident Assistance Program; accompanying legislation to provide a structured pathway to shelter.

An ordinance relating to the Traffic Code; creating a new permitting program for owners of motor homes and travel trailers to support a structured pathway to shelter; amending Sections 11.14.350, 11.14.660, 11.16.120, 11.23.440, 11.30.040, and 11.72.070 of, and adding Sections 11.14.672, 11.72.071, and 11.23.170 to, the Seattle Municipal Code.

An ordinance relating to the Traffic Code; revising the definition of "junk motor vehicle"; and amending Section 11.14.268 of the Seattle Municipal Code.

An ordinance relating to leases; updating the Director of Finance and Administrative Services’ authority to execute leases when the land is used for transitional encampments, outdoor storage for any vehicle, or overnight respite areas for drivers; amending Section 3.127.020 of the Seattle Municipal Code.

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract for the option to purchase Thermoplastic Marking Materials with Ennis Flint Inc; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00)

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase HIV Rapid Testing Supplies with Orasure Technologies, Inc., in accordance with the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Codes; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00)

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

Dept/Agency: Offices of Municipal Council and City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Executive Session Purpose: To exclude public from portion of meeting to discuss matters concerning attorney-client privileged matters. Meeting: Pre-Meeting Date: August 4, 2026 Time: Commencing at 10:03 A.M. and ending at 11:15 A.M. Additional Information:

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance for Grant Funds Purpose: To apply/accept grant funds from the Sustainable Jersey PSE&G Energy Efficiency Partnership Program Outreach Campaign Residential Track to support residential energy efficiency outreach Entity Name: Sustainable Jersey Entity Address: P.O. Box 6855, Lawrenceville, New Jersey 08648 Grant Amount: $5,000.00 Total Project Cost: $ City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $ Grant Period: July 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (if applicable) (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) Additional Information: A Sustainable Jersey PSE&G Energy Efficiency Partnership Program Outreach Campaign Residential Grant, funded by PSE&G, supports community engagement efforts that increase awareness of energy efficiency programs and help Newark residents reduce energy use and costs.

Dept/Agency: Offices of Municipal Council and City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Executive Session Purpose: To exclude public from portion of meeting to discuss attorney-client privileged matters regarding Settlements and Personnel matters. Meeting: Pre-Meeting Date: July 14, 2026 Time: Commencing at 12:34 P.M. and ending at 1:28 P.M. Additional Information:

An ordinance relating to vehicle residency permitting and outreach; amending Ordinance 127362, which adopted the 2026 budget, including the 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Program (CIP); changing appropriations to various departments and budget control levels, and from various funds in the Budget; creating positions; modifying a proviso; and imposing a proviso.

An ordinance relating to land use and zoning; adjusting the definition of recreational vehicle; adjusting the definition of outdoor storage to include outdoor storage areas for certain unoccupied vehicles, including recreational vehicles; adjusting the definition of flexible-use parking to exclude storage of recreational vehicles; and amending Sections 23.84A.032, 23.84A.036, and 23.84A.038 of the Seattle Municipal Code.

An ordinance relating to the Department of Finance and Administrative Services; authorizing the Director of the Department of Finance and Administrative Services or the Director’s designee to negotiate and execute a real property lease renewal with the United States Army for The City of Seattle’s continued interim use and occupancy of 33.95 acres at the Fort Lawton Army Reserve Center.

To authorize the Director of Columbus Water & Power to enter into an agreement with National Center for Water Quality Research at Heidelberg University for the continued operation of a tributary load monitoring station on the Scioto River in Chillicothe; and to authorize the expenditure of $45,000.00 from the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund. ($45,000.00)

Dept/ Agency: Economic Housing and Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Approving HMFA Financial Agreement Project Information: RESOLUTION OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWARK GRANTING A THIRTY (30) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT PURSUANT TO THE NEW JERSEY HOUSING AND MORTGAGE FINANCE AGENCY LAW OF 1983, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, N.J.S.A. 55:14K-1 ET SEQ., TO NEVADA PRESERVATION, LLC, C/O FAIRSTEAD, 250 W. 55TH STREET, 35TH FLOOR, NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10019, FOR THE ACQUISITION, PRESERVATION, AND SUBSTANTIAL REHABILITATION OF AN EXISTING SENIOR MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT CONTAINING THREE HUNDRED SIX (306) AFFORDABLE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS, CONSISTING OF THIRTY-SIX (36) STUDIO UNITS AND TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY (270) ONE-BEDROOM UNITS, TOGETHER WITH RELATED COMMON AREAS, AMENITIES, BUILDING SYSTEMS, ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS, AND SITE IMPROVEMENTS, LOCATED AT 987-997 BROAD STREET, ALSO KNOWN AS 18-44 NEVADA STREET AND 2 NEVADA STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102, AND IDENTIFIED ON THE CITY’S TAX MAP AS BLOCK 111, LOT 76 (COLLECTIVELY, THE “PROJECT”) (CENTRAL WARD).

An ordinance appropriating money to pay certain claims for the week of August 3, 2026, through August 7, 2026, and ordering the payment thereof; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into contract with the Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority (FCCFA) for the purpose of distributing an additional two percent (2%) to the 2026 Admissions Tax proceeds from the Facility Stabilization Fund for the purpose of infrastructure investment in Nationwide Arena; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of an estimated $870,000.00 from the Facility Stabilization Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($870,000.00)

To authorize the Director of Public Service to execute grant agreements with the Ohio Department of Transportation relative to the Highway Safety Improvement Program, to accept and expend awarded grant funds, and to issue refunds, if necessary, for approved projects. ($0.00)