Columbus City Council Dockets Feature Emergency Spending, Water Projects, and Zoning Hearings
Columbus City Council weighs immediate emergency contracts, multi-million dollar water improvements, and Demorest Road rezoning legislation.
Columbus City Council convenes on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, for two meetings that separate immediate emergency spending from capital water investments and zoning hearings.
The council convenes REGULAR MEETING NO. 45 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, OCTOBER 19, 2026 at 5:00 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
The council also convenes REGULAR MEETING NO. 46 OF CITY COUNCIL (ZONING), OCTOBER 19, 2026 AT 6:30 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
Previously, Pique Media reported on Oct. 16, 2026, that Columbus City Council to Formally Adopt Updated Cybersecurity Program and Authorize CDW Contracts and that Legislation Authorizes $500,000 Contract With Columbus Next Generation Corporation.
Emergency Measures Slated for Immediate Enactment
Emergency legislation considered by council on Monday night is slated for immediate enactment upon mayoral approval.
State municipal cybersecurity rules under Ohio Revised Code Section 9.64 took effect on Sept. 30, 2025, establishing statewide operational standards for threat identification, incident containment, employee training, and restrictions on paying extortion demands.
For neighborhood funding, Ordinance 2675-2026 · To authorize the appropriation in an amount up to $552,000.00 in the Westside Community Fund; to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a grant agreement with Columbus-Franklin County Finance Authority to provide funding of up to $4,552,000.00.
For winter street maintenance, Ordinance 2672-2026 · To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with the Franklin County Engineer’s Office for the provision of snow and ice removal services during the 2026-2027 winter season; to authorize the expenditure of up to $700,000.00.
In addition, Ordinance 2610-2026 authorizes $150,000 through state cooperative purchasing contracts for deicing chemicals on city streets.
Capital Water Improvements and Urban Land Pipeline
Items introduced on first reading enter the initial 30-day review pipeline before council takes final legislative action.
Under 30-day legislation, Ordinance 2707-2026 · To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a non-profit service contract with the Columbus Next Generation Corporation for the purpose of purchasing/acquiring and developing key urban real property assets in targeted central city areas in an amount up to $500,000.00. The contract authorizes an expenditure up to $500,000 from the General Fund Budget and the advancement of funds on a pre-determined schedule.
Zoning Hearings on Demorest Road and Broad Street
When council convenes as the Zoning Committee, lawmakers will consider residential and commercial land use applications.
The zoning committee docket includes Ordinance 1607-2026 · To rezone 2345 DEMOREST RD. (43123), being 11.49± acres located on the west side of Demorest Road; 460± feet north of White Spruce Lane, From: R, Rural District, To: L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z25-055).
Zoning application records list Applicant(s): Kittle Property Group Inc.; c/o Jackson B. Reynolds, III, Atty.;
The area commission recommendation is for disapproval.
Planning documents identify Demorest Road as a Suburban Community Connector requiring 80 feet of right-of-way under the Columbus Multimodal Thoroughfare Plan.
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The council convenes REGULAR MEETING NO. 45 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, OCTOBER 19, 2026 at 5:00 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
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REGULAR MEETING NO. 45 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, OCTOBER 19, 2026 at 5:00 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
For neighborhood funding, Ordinance 2675-2026 · To authorize the appropriation in an amount up to $552,000.00 in the Westside Community Fund; to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a grant agreement with Columbus-Franklin County Finance Authority to provide funding of up to $4,552,000.00.
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2675-2026 · To authorize the appropriation in an amount up to $552,000.00 in the Westside Community Fund; to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a grant agreement with Columbus-Franklin County Finance Authority to provide funding of up to $4,552,000.00
For winter street maintenance, Ordinance 2672-2026 · To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with the Franklin County Engineer’s Office for the provision of snow and ice removal services during the 2026-2027 winter season; to authorize the expenditure of up to $700,000.00.
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2672-2026 · To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with the Franklin County Engineer’s Office for the provision of snow and ice removal services during the 2026-2027 winter season; to authorize the expenditure of up to $700,000.00
Additionally, Ordinance 2673-2026 · To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with Prairie Township for the provision of snow and ice removal services during the 2026-2027 winter season; to authorize the expenditure of up to $52,659.61.
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2673-2026 · To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with Prairie Township for the provision of snow and ice removal services during the 2026-2027 winter season; to authorize the expenditure of up to $52,659.61
In addition, Ordinance 2610-2026 authorizes $150,000 through state cooperative purchasing contracts for deicing chemicals on city streets.
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2610-2026 · To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Department of Public Service, to use current, pending, and future State of Ohio and ODOT cooperative contracts to enter into contracts, establish purchase agreements and purchase orders, and associate all general budget reservations resulting from this ordinance for deicing chemicals for snow and ice control on the roadways of Columbus; to authorize the expenditure of $150,000.00
Water utility measures include Ordinance 2575-2026 · To authorize the Director of Columbus Water and Power to enter into a construction contract with Claypool Electric, Inc, for the Jackson Pike Water Reclamation Plant Power System Upgrades and Safety Improvements project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds within the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for this project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $20,594,000.00 from the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund and the Sanitary Bond Fund to pay for the project. ($20,594,000.00).
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2575-2026 · To authorize the Director of Columbus Water and Power to enter into a construction contract with Claypool Electric, Inc, for the Jackson Pike Water Reclamation Plant Power System Upgrades and Safety Improvements project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds within the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for this project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $20,594,000.00 from the Sanitary Revolving Loan Fund and the Sanitary Bond Fund to pay for the project. ($20,594,000.00)
Drinking water legislation includes Ordinance 2586-2026 · To authorize the Director of Columbus Water and Power to enter into a professional engineering services contract with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. for Lead Service Line Replacements Program Project Management; to authorize the Director of Columbus Water and Power to apply for and accept a loan from the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account for Lead Service Line Replacements Program Project Management; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for this project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation of funds within the Water Supply Revolving Loan Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $10,000,000.00 from the Water Supply Revolving Loan Fund for the contract. ($10,000,000.00).
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2586-2026 · To authorize the Director of Columbus Water and Power to enter into a professional engineering services contract with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. for Lead Service Line Replacements Program Project Management; to authorize the Director of Columbus Water and Power to apply for and accept a loan from the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account for Lead Service Line Replacements Program Project Management; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for this project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation of funds within the Water Supply Revolving Loan Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $10,000,000.00 from the Water Supply Revolving Loan Fund for the contract. ($10,000,000.00)
Water line improvements include Ordinance 2592-2026 · To authorize the Director of Columbus Water and Power to enter into a construction contract with JLD Construction Services, LLC for the Yale Avenue Area Water Line Improvements Project; to authorize the Director of Columbus Water and Power to apply for and accept a loan from the Ohio Water Development Authority Direct Loan Program for the Yale Avenue Area Water Line Improvements project; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for the project; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $6,088,622.10 from the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund for the contract; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $2,000.00 from the Water Bond Fund to pay for prevailing wage services. ($6,090,622.10).
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2592-2026 · To authorize the Director of Columbus Water and Power to enter into a construction contract with JLD Construction Services, LLC for the Yale Avenue Area Water Line Improvements Project; to authorize the Director of Columbus Water and Power to apply for and accept a loan from the Ohio Water Development Authority Direct Loan Program for the Yale Avenue Area Water Line Improvements project; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for the project; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $6,088,622.10 from the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund for the contract; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $2,000.00 from the Water Bond Fund to pay for prevailing wage services. ($6,090,622.10)
Under 30-day legislation, Ordinance 2707-2026 · To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a non-profit service contract with the Columbus Next Generation Corporation for the purpose of purchasing/acquiring and developing key urban real property assets in targeted central city areas in an amount up to $500,000.00.
Read supporting passage
2707-2026 · To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a non-profit service contract with the Columbus Next Generation Corporation for the purpose of purchasing/acquiring and developing key urban real property assets in targeted central city areas in an amount up to $500,000.00
For small business assistance, Ordinance 2773-2026 · To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a Grant Agreement with North Market Development Authority, Inc. for the purpose of providing operational support to the nonprofit organization and/or small businesses operating within the North Market as a result of construction of the adjacent Merchant Building during calendar year 2026; to authorize the transfer and expenditure of up to $125,000.00.
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2773-2026 · To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a Grant Agreement with North Market Development Authority, Inc. for the purpose of providing operational support to the nonprofit organization and/or small businesses operating within the North Market as a result of construction of the adjacent Merchant Building during calendar year 2026; to authorize the transfer and expenditure of up to $125,000.00
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The council also convenes REGULAR MEETING NO. 46 OF CITY COUNCIL (ZONING), OCTOBER 19, 2026 AT 6:30 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
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REGULAR MEETING NO. 46 OF CITY COUNCIL (ZONING), OCTOBER 19, 2026 AT 6:30 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
The zoning committee docket includes Ordinance 1607-2026 · To rezone 2345 DEMOREST RD. (43123), being 11.49± acres located on the west side of Demorest Road; 460± feet north of White Spruce Lane, From: R, Rural District, To: L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z25-055).
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1607-2026 · To rezone 2345 DEMOREST RD. (43123), being 11.49± acres located on the west side of Demorest Road; 460± feet north of White Spruce Lane, From: R, Rural District, To: L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z25-055).
The zoning docket also includes Ordinance 2570-2026 · To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 34.E.20.100.A, Uses, Use Table; 3312.09, Aisle; 3312.25, Maneuvering; 34.E.20.060.G, Urban Center (UCT), On-Site Parking; 34.G.20.030.A.1, Landscaping, Development Site Landscape Requirements; 34.G.20.030.D, Landscaping, Parking Lot Shade Trees; 34.G.20.040.A, Screening, Headlight Screening; and 34.G.20.050.A.2, Vision Clearance, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1420-1432 W. BROAD ST. (43222), to allow a moving truck rental facility with reduced development standards in the UCT, Urban Center District (Council Variance #CV26-013).
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2570-2026 · To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 34.E.20.100.A, Uses, Use Table; 3312.09, Aisle; 3312.25, Maneuvering; 34.E.20.060.G, Urban Center (UCT), On-Site Parking; 34.G.20.030.A.1, Landscaping, Development Site Landscape Requirements; 34.G.20.030.D, Landscaping, Parking Lot Shade Trees; 34.G.20.040.A, Screening, Headlight Screening; and 34.G.20.050.A.2, Vision Clearance, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1420-1432 W. BROAD ST. (43222), to allow a moving truck rental facility with reduced development standards in the UCT, Urban Center District (Council Variance #CV26-013).
Columbus City Council to Formally Adopt Updated Cybersecurity Program and Authorize CDW Contracts
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Previously, Pique Media reported on Oct. 16, 2026, that Columbus City Council to Formally Adopt Updated Cybersecurity Program and Authorize CDW Contracts and that Legislation Authorizes $500,000 Contract With Columbus Next Generation Corporation.
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Columbus City Council to Formally Adopt Updated Cybersecurity Program and Authorize CDW Contracts
On the emergency docket, Resolution 0200X-2026 acts to formally adopt the updated City of Columbus Cybersecurity Program pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 9.64; to affirm the Department of Technology’s continuing administration and implementation of the Cybersecurity Program pursuant to Columbus City Codes Section 225.011 and to declare an emergency ($0.00).
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Resolution 0200X-2026 acts to formally adopt the updated City of Columbus Cybersecurity Program pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 9.64; to affirm the Department of Technology’s continuing administration and implementation of the Cybersecurity Program pursuant to Columbus City Codes Section 225.011 and to declare an emergency ($0.00).
In emergency procurement, Ordinance 2676-2026 authorizes a contract with CDW Government LLC for the renewal of the cybersecurity monitoring software, waiving competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code and authorizing the expenditure of $775,345.17 from the Information Services Operating Fund as an emergency.
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Ordinance 2676-2026 authorizes a contract with CDW Government LLC for the renewal of the cybersecurity monitoring software, waiving competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code and authorizing the expenditure of $775,345.17 from the Information Services Operating Fund as an emergency.
In a companion measure, Ordinance 2444-2026 authorizes a contract with CDW Government, LLC for the purchase of SolarWinds software products utilizing the State Term Contract, waiving competitive bidding provisions and authorizing the expenditure of $145,103.28 from the Information Services Operating Fund as an emergency.
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Ordinance 2444-2026 authorizes a contract with CDW Government, LLC for the purchase of SolarWinds software products utilizing the State Term Contract, waiving competitive bidding provisions and authorizing the expenditure of $145,103.28 from the Information Services Operating Fund as an emergency.
Legislation Authorizes $500,000 Contract With Columbus Next Generation Corporation
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Previously, Pique Media reported on Oct. 16, 2026, that Columbus City Council to Formally Adopt Updated Cybersecurity Program and Authorize CDW Contracts and that Legislation Authorizes $500,000 Contract With Columbus Next Generation Corporation.
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Legislation Authorizes $500,000 Contract With Columbus Next Generation Corporation
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Zoning application records list Applicant(s): Kittle Property Group Inc.; c/o Jackson B. Reynolds, III, Atty
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Applicant(s): Kittle Property Group Inc.; c/o Jackson B. Reynolds, III, Atty.;
The area commission recommendation is for disapproval.
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recommendation is for disapproval.