To authorize the expenditure of up to $569,000.00 from the 2024 General Fund Operating Budget; to waive the competitive bidding requirements of Columbus City Codes; to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a contract with Guidehouse Inc. to establish the Regional Housing Coalition and position the new regional entity for success; to pay for consultant planning related expenses incurred before the purchase order was approved, and to declare an emergency. ($569,000.00)