Columbus Metro Council2490-2026Passed

This ordinance authorizes the Director of Recreation and Parks to contract with Otis Elevator Company for elevator repair services, waiving the competitive bidding requirements. It allocates $135,540.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund for this purpose and declares the ordinance an emergency to expedite implementation.

To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Otis Elevator Company for elevator repair services; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Code Chapter 329; to authorize the expenditure of $135,540.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($135,540.00)

Introduced 9/2/2026Neighborhoods, Recreation, & Parks CommitteeOrdinance
Passed 9/16/2026

What it does

  • 1Authorization for the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into a contract with Otis Elevator Company for elevator repair services.
  • 2Waiver of the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Code Chapter 329 for this contract.
  • 3Authorization of expenditure of $135,540.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund.
  • 4Declaration of an emergency to allow immediate effect.

This ordinance authorizes the Director of Recreation and Parks to contract with Otis Elevator Company for elevator repair services, waiving the competitive bidding requirements. It allocates $135,540.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund for this purpose and declares the ordinance an emergency to expedite implementation.

Affects
Director of Recreation and ParksOtis Elevator CompanyRecreation and Parks Operating Fund

Activity timeline

3 of 3
  • Status changed
    Impact 50

    2490-2026: Council Office for Signature → Passed

  • Status changed
    Impact 30

    2490-2026: Second Reading → Council Office for Signature

  • Action
    Impact 15

    2490-2026 introduced (Ordinance)

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 Nancy Day-Achauer, seconded by Tiara Ross, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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