Columbus Metro Council2737-2026Passed

This ordinance authorizes the advance of funds up to $5,000,000 per grant or project to support various grants and projects. It also permits the reimbursement of these advances upon receipt of funds from the original grantor or lender. The ordinance was declared an emergency to expedite its implementation.

To authorize the advance of funds to grants and projects of up to $5,000,000.00 per grant or project; and to authorize the reimbursement of such advances on the receipt of such monies from the originating grantor or lender; and to declare an emergency. ($5,000,000.00)

Introduced 9/28/2026Finance & Governance CommitteeOrdinance
→ Passed 10/22/2026

What it does

  • 1Authorize advance of funds up to $5,000,000 per grant or project
  • 2Allow reimbursement of advances upon receipt of monies from grantor or lender
  • 3Declare an emergency to enable immediate effect

This ordinance authorizes the advance of funds up to $5,000,000 per grant or project to support various grants and projects. It also permits the reimbursement of these advances upon receipt of funds from the original grantor or lender. The ordinance was declared an emergency to expedite its implementation.

Affects
City of ColumbusGrant recipientsLenders associated with grants or projects

Activity timeline

3 of 3
  • Status changed
    Impact 50

    2737-2026: Council Office for Signature → Passed

  • Status changed
    Impact 30

    2737-2026: Second Reading → Council Office for Signature

  • Action
    Impact 15

    2737-2026 introduced (Ordinance)

Legislative history

10/22/2026
ACTING CITY CLERK
Referred without comment
10/21/2026
MAYOR
Referred without comment
10/19/2026
COUNCIL PRESIDENT
Referred without comment
10/19/2026
Columbus City Council
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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