Columbus approves $89.89M in utility infrastructure bonds

Columbus will issue up to $89.89 million in bonds for Department of Public Utilities projects, including water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer and power infrastructure. The money will fund projects such as filter-media replacement, water-main repairs, fire-hydrant replacements, sewer rehabilitation and electric reliability improvements. Council approved the borrowing with nine affirmative votes on Oct. 19, and the mayor signed it on Oct. 21.

To authorize the issuance of unlimited tax bonds in an amount not to exceed $89,890,000.00 for public utility-related projects; and to declare an emergency. ($89,890,000.00)

Oct 19, 20262870-2026: To authorize the issuance of unlimited tax bonds in an amount not to exceed $89,890,000.00 for public utility-related projects; and to declare an emergency. ($89,890,000.00)Source documentPDF