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Columbus City Council
The council is reviewing several funding requests for local organizations, including support for student services at Columbus State and neighborhood initiatives. Discussions also include public safety grants, infrastructure maintenance, and updates to city codes regarding mobility and crisis response.
- Grant of $666,947.00 to Columbus State Community College for student support
- Grant of $50,000.00 to Our Helpers for the Central Ohio Rapid Response Network
- Establishment of a $500,000.00 Mobility Innovation Subfund
- Creation of the Community Crisis Response Advisory Board
- Contract for $579,443.00 with Talkdesk Inc. for voice response systems
Council approved several consent items, including a $579,443 contract for a voice response system and $300,000 for Smart Columbus. Several new grants and ordinances were read for the first time, and one enterprise zone agreement was amended. Four resolutions of expression honoring local organizations and individuals were also passed.
- Approved $579,443 contract with Talkdesk Inc. for voice response system
- Approved $300,000 contract with Columbus Partnership (Smart Columbus, LLC)
- Approved $215,000 for automotive maintenance with Valvoline LLC
- Approved $116,934 for City Clerk's office furniture from Workspace Ohio LLC
- Approved $38,150 for pool boiler replacement at 1000 N. Hague Ave
- Approved $15,000 payment to National Association of Black Journalists
- Approved amendment to Jana Holdings, LLC enterprise zone agreement (8-1)
- Approved expansion of Grandview Crossing Community Authority district
Zoning Committee
The Columbus Zoning Committee will review and vote on five property rezoning requests and three variance applications. These items cover changes to manufacturing, residential, and commercial districts across several neighborhoods. The committee will also consider requests to waive specific development standards for a self-storage facility and a mixed-use residential project.
- Rezoning 1695 Dewey Ave from manufacturing/residential to limited manufacturing
- Rezoning 2345 Demorest Rd and 1753 N. Hague Ave from rural to limited apartment residential
- Rezoning 1258 Oak St and 925 Hilliard & Rome Rd to commercial planned development districts
- Variance for 3579 S. High St to allow a self-storage facility with reduced standards
- Variance for 887 N. Nelson Rd to permit residential development in a commercial district
The committee approved several rezoning requests for residential and commercial developments and granted three variances. One rezoning request for a residential district was referred back to committee, and another was approved via a split vote.
- Approved rezoning of 1695 Dewey Ave to Limited Manufacturing District (5-4)
- Referred rezoning of 2345 Demorest Rd to Committee (9-0)
- Approved rezoning of 1753 N. Hague Ave to Limited Apartment Residential District (7-2)
- Approved rezoning of 1258 Oak St to Commercial Planned Development District (9-0)
- Approved rezoning of 925 Hilliard & Rome Rd to Commercial Planned Development District (9-0)
- Approved variance for ground-floor residential uses at 1258 Oak St (9-0)
- Approved amended variance for self-storage facility at 3579 S. High St (9-0)
- Approved variance for residential development and parking at 887 N. Nelson Rd (9-0)
Columbus City Council
The Council is reviewing several large-scale economic incentives, including a $215 million investment from Hikma Pharmaceuticals. Other items include software maintenance contracts, facility repairs at 1000 N. Hague Ave, and various property tax abatement requests for local developments.
- Tax abatement for Dupon USA LLC ($30,000,000 investment)
- Tax abatement for TCG Corrina Owner II, LLC ($21,000,000 investment)
- Job creation tax credit for Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. ($215,700,000 investment)
- Software maintenance contract with Matrix Pointe Software, LLC ($168,094.50)
- Pool boiler replacement at 1000 N. Hague Ave ($38,150.00)
Columbus City Council adopted a ceremonial resolution honoring Sam Orth on his retirement. All other items on the agenda were either first readings of legislation or communications received and filed. No final votes on ordinances or resolutions of substance occurred.
- Adopted resolution honoring Sam Orth (9-0)
- Received and filed liquor permit transfers
- First reading of 19 ordinances, including tax abatements and TIF agreements
- Removed Public Safety ordinance 1841-2026 from consent agenda for later vote
Zoning Committee
The Zoning Committee will vote on seven rezoning applications and five variance requests for properties in Columbus. Key items include rezoning 824 Kinnear Road for apartment residential development and several variances to reduce parking, setback, and landscaping requirements for multi-unit projects.
- Rezone 824 Kinnear Rd. (7.7 ac) from Rural to Apartment Residential (AR-3)
- Rezone 8032 Kennedy Rd. (15.15 ac) from Rural to Limited Apartment Residential (L-AR-1)
- Rezone 2500 Airport Dr. (5.5 ac) from Residential to Commercial Planned Development (CPD)
- Variance at 89 West Park Ave. to allow non-profit with retail in R-4 district
- Variance at 128-130 N. Hampton Rd. to allow rooming house with no parking lot screening
The committee approved several rezoning requests for apartment complexes and commercial developments. One rezoning request for a manufacturing district was postponed. Multiple variances for residential developments and a non-profit space were also granted.
- Approved rezoning 824 Kinnear Rd to Apartment Residential (9-0)
- Approved rezoning 8032 Kennedy Rd to Limited Apartment Residential (9-0)
- Postponed rezoning 1695 Dewey Ave to June 29, 2026 (9-0)
- Approved rezoning 181 Business Center Dr to Commercial Planned Development (9-0)
- Approved rezoning 7500 Long Rd to Limited Apartment Residential (9-0)
- Approved rezoning 2500 Airport Dr to Commercial Planned Development (9-0)
- Approved rezoning 274 E. 1st Ave to Urban Center District (9-0)
- Approved variances for 824 Kinnear Rd, 89 West Park Ave, and 7500 Long Rd (9-0)
Columbus City Council
The council will consider first-reading legislation for multiple infrastructure contracts, including a $11.7 million water line and permeable pavers project in the Palmetto/Westgate area and a $5.9 million water line improvement project on Velma Avenue. Other items include park improvements, land bank property conveyances, and technology contracts. Several grant agreements and a resolution honoring an individual are also on the agenda.
- $11.7M contract with Danbert, Inc. for Blueprint 1 – Palmetto/Westgate Permeable Pavers & Water Line Improvements
- $5.9M contract with Driven Excavating, LLC for Velma Avenue Area Water Line Improvements
- $900,000 contract with Setterlin Building Company for Franks Park Improvements
- $432,725 contract for stump removal and street tree planting – Fall 2026
- Conveyance of four land bank parcels: 616 S Nelson Rd., 0000 S Nelson Rd., and 1957 Payne Ave.
The meeting consisted of first readings of 18 ordinances covering technology, land bank conveyances, park improvements, and utility contracts. Two ceremonial resolutions were adopted unanimously. No final votes or substantive decisions were taken on any legislation.
- Adopted resolution honoring Kaitlyn Spahr (9-0)
- Adopted resolution recognizing 'Comin' Home' African American Holiday Festival (9-0)
- Read first reading for 18 ordinances (no final action)
Zoning Committee
The Zoning Committee is considering rezonings at 2100 Hard Rd (rural residential to apartments) and 2006 E. 5th Ave (apartments to limited manufacturing). It is also reviewing seven variance requests for reduced setbacks, parking, and development standards at properties including 190 King Ave, 988 Dublin Rd, and 3920 Hamilton Square Blvd.
- Rezone 2100 Hard Rd from Limited Rural Residential to Apartment Residential (5.0 acres)
- Rezone 2006 E. 5th Ave from Apartment Residential to Limited Manufacturing (0.44 acres)
- Variance for apartment building at 190 King Ave with reduced setbacks, parking, lot coverage, and FAR
- Variance for automatic car wash with reduced aisle width at 988 Dublin Rd
- Variance for drive-thru-only coffee shop with reduced parking setback at 3920 Hamilton Square Blvd
The Zoning Committee approved a rezoning at 2100 Hard Rd from Limited Rural Residential to Apartment Residential (8-1). Two rezoning ordinances were passed, including one for a manufacturing district. Six variance requests were granted, all by unanimous votes.
- Approved rezone 2100 Hard Rd to AR-1 (8-1)
- Approved rezone 2006 E 5th Ave to L-M-2 (9-0)
- Granted variance at 2100 Hard Rd for apartment building setbacks (9-0)
- Granted variance at 988 Dublin Rd for automatic car wash (9-0)
- Granted variance at 3110 Jetstream Dr for child care home (9-0)
- Granted variance at 190 King Ave for apartment building standards (9-0)
- Granted variance at 2006 E 5th Ave for mixed-use dwelling units (9-0)
- Granted variance at 3920 Hamilton Square Blvd for drive-thru coffee shop (9-0)