Columbus approves $22.2M in bonds for development and facility projects

Columbus approved up to $22.205 million in bonds for economic and community development projects, including property acquisition and improvements, community facilities, airport work and emergency shelter repairs. The bonds will be repaid through debt-service collections, with annual taxes on city property and municipal income-tax revenue pledged for repayment. Council approved the sale on Oct. 19 with nine affirmative votes; the mayor signed it Oct. 21.

To authorize the issuance of limited tax bonds in an amount not to exceed $22,205,000.00 for economic and community development-related projects; and to declare an emergency. ($22,205,000.00)

Oct 19, 20262873-2026: To authorize the issuance of limited tax bonds in an amount not to exceed $22,205,000.00 for economic and community development-related projects; and to declare an emergency. ($22,205,000.00)Source documentPDF