What: Two linked actions on the city admissions tax and the Facility Stabilization Fund. Ordinance 1883-2026 amends Chapter 375 of the city code to strengthen the levying, collection and allocation of admissions tax for facility stabilization receipts. Emergency ordinance 2270-2026 authorizes a contract with the Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority to distribute an additional 2 percent of 2026 Admissions Tax proceeds from the Facility Stabilization Fund for infrastructure investment in Nationwide Arena, with an estimated $870,000.00 appropriated and spent from the fund.
Votes (9/14/2026): 2270-2026 moved by Bankston, seconded by Wyche, passed 7-1 with Green opposed (Barroso De Padilla absent). It had been listed on the consent agenda and was pulled for a separate vote. 1883-2026, sponsored by Hardin, moved by Hardin and seconded by Green, passed 8-0.
Where it stands: both approved. The minutes give no reason for Green's vote and record no debate.