Legislation

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To provide funds for FY 2024 Assistance to Firefighters Grant. Funding Source: United States Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Appropriation Amount: $603,098.18 Budget Year: 2026 Contract Period: September 27, 2025 through September 26, 2027 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: Grant: $603,098.18; Cash Match: $60,309.82; Total Cost: $663,408.00 Funds accepted by Resolution 7R9-d adopted December 17, 2025 Operating Agency: Department of Public Safety, Fire Division Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.

Dept/ Agency: Economic Housing and Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Approving Amended and Restated HOME Affordable Housing Agreement and Assignment and Assumption Agreement Project Information: RESOLUTION OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWARK CONSENTING TO THE EXECUTION OF AN AMENDED AND RESTATED HOME AFFORDABLE HOUSING AGREEMENT AND ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT RELATING TO THE ASSIGNMENT OF THE AMENDED AND RESTATED HOME AFFORDABLE HOUSING AGREEMENT, MORTGAGE AND NOTE FROM Lincoln Park LIHTC, LLC TO Lincoln Park KRM, LLC FOR AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT LOCATED AT 26-28 West Kinney Street, 22-24 West Kinney Street, 18-20 West Kinney Street, 15-17 Lincoln Park, 65 Lincoln Park, Block 117, Lots 1, 3, 6, Block 118, Lot 31, Block 123, Lot 33 on the tax map of the City, (collectively, the “Project”) Additional Information:

To authorize an expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund in support of Wednesdays with Wyche. ($5,000.00)

Appointment of Alexandro Volakis, 248 East 11th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43201, to serve on the Fifth by Northwest Area Commission, with a new term start date of January 1, 2026 and an expiration date of December 31, 2028 (resume attached).

To object to the renewal of liquor permit number 08418994-88 held by Speedway LLC, doing business as Speedway, located at 2875 Stelzer Rd, Columbus, OH 43219 and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To thank Michael Cole for twelve years of distinguished and visionary service to the Columbus City Schools Board of Education and to commend his steadfast leadership, advocacy, and dedication to student success and public education.

To authorize the City Clerk to enter a grant agreement with Serving Our Neighbors Ministries, Inc. dba Festa; to authorize and appropriation and expenditure from the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; to allow food and/or non-alcoholic beverage expenses incurred after the effective date of the ordinance; and to declare an emergency. ($10,000.00)

Appointment of Mark Moritz, 83 Deland Drive, Columbus, OH 43214, to serve on the Clintonville Area Commission, with a new term start date of January 1, 2026 and an expiration date of December 31, 2028 (resume attached).

To object to the renewal of liquor permit number 06483944-1 held by R O B Enterprises Inc, doing business as Westland Shell Car Wash, located at 2805 W. Broad St, Columbus, Ohio 43204 and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To Honor and Recognize James E. Whatley for his contributions to faithful service and retirement after 45 years in Central Ohio.

Notice/Advertisement Title: 2026 Civilian Police Review Board Monthly Meetings Contact Name: Stephanie Brock Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-9601 Contact Email Address: CivilianReviewBoard@columbus.gov

To thank Ramona R. Reyes for seventeen years of historic and distinguished service to the Columbus City Schools Board of Education and to recognize her lasting impact as a trailblazer and advocate for students, families, and community empowerment

To object to the renewal of liquor permit number 08418994-106 held by Speedway LLC, doing business as Speedway, located at 1165 S High St, Columbus, Ohio 43206 and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To object to the renewal of liquor permit number 09073995-82 held by True North Energy LLC, doing business as True North, located at 2441 Lockbourne Rd, Columbus, Ohio 43207 and to declare an emergency.($0.00)

Notice/Advertisement Title: December 16th West Scioto Area Commission Communications Committee Meeting Cancelled Contact Name: Rebecca Deeds Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-6016 Contact Email Address: redeeds@columbus.gov

To object to the renewal of liquor permit number 04186209-1 held by JK 2800 LLC, doing business as BP, located at 2800 Sullivant Ave, Columbus, Ohio 43204 and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

To authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund in support of Women's History Month. ($10,000.00)

To thank Christina Vera for her impactful service to the Columbus City Schools Board of Education and to commend her tireless advocacy for equitable access, community empowerment, and family engagement.

To object to the renewal of liquor permit number 02850275-1 held by 4432 Walford Inc, doing business as Buckeye Supermarket, located at 4432 Walford St, Columbus, Ohio 43224 and to declare an emergency ($0.00)

Appointment of Joshua Hively, 368 Fairway Drive, Columbus, OH 43214, to serve on the Clintonville Area Commission, with a new term start date of January 1, 2026 and an expiration date of December 31, 2028 (resume attached).

A motion requesting the re-establishment of the Municipal Council’s CDBG Oversight Committee.

A motion strong opposing the Trump Administration’s Department of Education proposal to downgrade some professional degrees that are tied into the “Big Beautiful Bill”

A motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the recent senseless and tragic shooting deaths of three innocent victims on Chancellor Avenue: Masi Rogers; Master Jordan Garcia and Kiyah Mae Scott.

A motion requesting the establishment of a Municipal Council Religious Affairs Committee.