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Housing Development

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Columbus

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Apr 28, 2026

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Briefing

Apr 20, 2026

Columbus City Council adopts multiple ordinances, funds utility and development projects, and approves settlements — April 20, 2026

Council approved the consent agenda and multiple second-reading (SR) ordinances including a residential rental property registry, authorized public-utilities contracts and capital spending, approved development contributions and a development agreement for an NWSL training facility (as amended), and authorized settlements totaling $786,000; ceremonial resolutions recognizing Earth Month and the OhioHealth half marathon were also acted on.

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Briefing

Apr 13, 2026

Columbus City Council (Apr 13, 2026): Consent agenda approved; major utility, transportation, housing, and economic measures adopted

Council met April 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM in City Council Chambers (Rm 231). All nine members were present. Ceremonial resolutions recognizing Parkinson’s Awareness Month, National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, the Local Food Action Plan 10‑year anniversary, and other community events were adopted. The consent agenda was approved. Council approved multiple second‑reading (SR) ordinances funding utility and transportation projects, city procurement and contract modifications, economic development incentives, and housing program implementation. Meeting adjourned at 7:53 PM.

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Briefing

Dec 15, 2025

Columbus City Council minutes — Dec. 15, 2025: budget transfers, development agreements, major public works and utilities contracts approved

Council (9 present) approved the consent agenda and enacted multiple ordinances and resolutions across finance, development, public service, utilities, housing, workforce, and public safety. Key actions included budget appropriations and transfers (including Neighborhood Stabilization to CDBG), grant and bond-funded awards (e.g., Dress for Success grant), Enterprise Zone and TIF amendments, large resurfacing and pedestrian/road projects, multiple Public Utilities contract modifications and loan-contingent projects, approval of 2026 employee benefits appropriations and vendor contracts, and authorizations supporting homelessness and winter-warming services. Numerous board and commission appointments were also confirmed.

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Briefing

Dec 8, 2025

Columbus City Council approves utility-reselling code, major housing and utilities funding, and multiple contracts on Dec. 8, 2025

Council (Absent: Nicholas Bankston) approved the consent agenda and a package of second-reading and emergency ordinances. Key actions included enactment of a new utility-reselling chapter, multi-million-dollar grants and appropriations for affordable housing, public utilities projects and PFAS settlement transfers, homeowner loan forgiveness, and a $40,000 legal settlement.

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