Columbus Metro Council2875-2026Passed

This ordinance authorizes the City of Columbus to issue unlimited tax general obligation bonds up to $682,395,000 to refund certain outstanding general obligation bonds. The legislation aims to provide funds for bond refunding and declares an emergency to expedite its effect.

To authorize the issuance of unlimited tax general obligation bonds, in one or more series, in an amount not to exceed $682,395,000.00 for the purpose of providing funds to refund certain outstanding general obligation bonds of the City; and to declare an emergency. ($682,395,000.00)

Introduced 10/8/2026Finance & Governance CommitteeOrdinance
→ Passed 10/22/2026

What it does

  • 1Authorization to issue unlimited tax general obligation bonds in one or more series
  • 2Maximum bond issuance amount set at $682,395,000
  • 3Purpose of bond issuance is to refund certain outstanding general obligation bonds
  • 4Declaration of emergency to allow immediate effect

This ordinance authorizes the City of Columbus to issue unlimited tax general obligation bonds up to $682,395,000 to refund certain outstanding general obligation bonds. The legislation aims to provide funds for bond refunding and declares an emergency to expedite its effect.

Affects
City of ColumbusColumbus City CouncilBondholders

Activity timeline

3 of 3
  • Status changed
    Impact 50

    2875-2026: Council Office for Signature → Passed

  • Status changed
    Impact 30

    2875-2026: Second Reading → Council Office for Signature

  • Action
    Impact 15

    2875-2026 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 Nancy Day-Achauer, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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