To repeal and replace Ordinance 1953-2026, passed June 22, 2026; to amend Section 371.02 of the Columbus City Codes to shift the Affordable Housing Trust’s (AHT) Hotel Motel and Short-Term Rental Excise Tax distribution to Experience Columbus; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
To recognize the 36th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act and to celebrate the launch of the Center 4 dis-ABILITY Empowerment’s 2027 dis-ABILITY Pride Campaign.
To recognize and celebrate Auto Boutique Ohio for their Invaluable partnership and support to the Westland Area Commission
To recognize and honor Cassaundra Patterson for her outstanding service and dedication to the community
To honor and recognize Raise Productions for its 40th Anniversary celebrating ministry, music, education, and community impact
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into an advance payment grant agreement with ICANDO Community Development in support of South Side Family Farms; to authorize the expenditure of $15,000.00 within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; to authorize the expenditure of funds for the payment of reasonable food and non-alcoholic beverage expenses; and to declare an emergency ($15,000.00)
To honor and recognize Sam Orth on retirement from the City of Columbus
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with A Kid Again, Inc. in support of Adventures for Columbus Families; to authorize the expenditure of $16,000.00 within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($16,000.00)
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into an advanced payment grant agreement with Engage GPC in support of their IGNITE Summer Camp youth development program; to authorize the reimbursement of qualifying expenses incurred prior to the creation of the purchase order; to authorize an expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; to authorize the expenditure of funds for the payment of food and non-alcoholic beverage expenses incurred after the date of the passage of this ordinance; and to declare an emergency. ($20,000.00)
To amend Section 371.02 of the Columbus City Codes to shift the Affordable Housing Trust’s (AHT) Hotel-Motel and Short-Term Rental Excise Tax distribution to Experience Columbus; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into an advance payment grant agreement with AVENEU in support of its Stabilization Project for food access; to authorize the payment of food and non-alcoholic beverage expenses; to authorize the expenditure of $55,000.00 within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($55,000.00)
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with Besa Community, Inc. in support of its 2026 Sector Building Initiative assisting volunteer efforts in the areas of neighborhood revitalization, emergency response and relief, and non-profit infrastructure and capacity building; to authorize an appropriation of $50,000.00 within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; to authorize the expenditure of $95,000.00 within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($95,000.00)
To honor, recognize, and celebrate the life of Patrice A. Palmer, 1962-2026
To honor and recognize the "Comin' Home" African American Holiday Festival
To honor and Recognize Shoreh Elhami on retirement
To proclaim June 21, 2026 "Ask Day" in Columbus
To honor, recognize and celebrate the Life of Tawnya Salyer
Recognize and honor the life, service, and legacy of Kaitlyn Spahr.
To honor and recognize Juneteenth On the Ave.as a vital cultural and educational event
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with Africentric Personal Development Shop, Incorporated (APDS) to provide resources for capacity building and community outreach; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($25,000.00)
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with The Masters Preparatory Academy in support of their UBUNTU x SIMBA Leadership & Workforce Institute; to authorize an expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($50,000.00) (Amended by ord. 2035-2026 passed on 6/29/2026 -LG)
To celebrate the 2026 Pride Month and Annual Pride Festival and March, “Until We’re All Free”
To Recognize Sole Classics on its 20th Anniversary
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into an advanced payment grant agreement with Girls on the Run of Central Ohio, to provide operating support for teams in Columbus; and to authorize an expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund. ($21,000.00)
To oppose the elimination of property taxes in Ohio as proposed by the Committee to Abolish Property Taxes.