Columbus Metro Council2297-2026Passed

This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to modify an existing contract with Newark Building Solutions by extending the term from December 31, 2026 to December 31, 2027 and increasing funding by up to $225,000. The funds will be used for lead abatement and health home repair services under an existing auditor’s certificate.

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development enter into a planned modification of a contract with Newark Building Solutions, to extend the agreement term end date from December 31, 2026 to December 31, 2027, as well as to increase funding in an amount up to $225,000.00 for lead abatement and health home repair services utilizing an existing auditor’s certificate established for this purpose. ($225,000.00)

Introduced 8/13/2026Housing, Homelessness, & Building CommitteeOrdinance
Passed 9/16/2026

What it does

  • 1Extension of contract term with Newark Building Solutions to December 31, 2027
  • 2Increase in funding by up to $225,000 for lead abatement and health home repair services
  • 3Utilization of an existing auditor’s certificate for funding authorization

This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to modify an existing contract with Newark Building Solutions by extending the term from December 31, 2026 to December 31, 2027 and increasing funding by up to $225,000. The funds will be used for lead abatement and health home repair services under an existing auditor’s certificate.

Affects
Department of DevelopmentNewark Building Solutions

Activity timeline

3 of 3
  • Status changed
    Impact 50

    2297-2026: Council Office for Signature → Passed

  • Status changed
    Impact 30

    2297-2026: Second Reading → Council Office for Signature

  • Status changed
    Impact 30

    2297-2026: Consent → Second Reading

Legislative history

9/16/2026
CITY CLERK
Referred without comment
9/15/2026
MAYOR
Referred without comment
9/14/2026
COUNCIL PRESIDENT
Referred without comment
9/14/2026
Columbus City Council
A motion was made by Tiara Ross, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
8/31/2026
Columbus City Council
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