Residential Tax Incentive Data Update (2683-2026)
At a glance
- What: Emergency ordinance 2683-2026 appropriating $71,700.00 from the unappropriated balance of the Housing/Business Tax Incentives Fund to the Department of Development for salary and wages, refunds, and a professional service contract of up to $20,000.00 with Urban Decision Group LLC (competitive bidding waived) to analyze 2020-2024 census data. Presented by Housing chair Ross.
- Why: Residential tax incentive area designations rely on six market criteria and currently use 2014-2019 data. Development deputy director Proer said the vendor worked on the original study and can finish in time to implement updates as 2027 begins. The data is also expected to inform affordable housing bond decisions.
- Where it stands: Approved 9-0 on 10/19/2026, moved by Ross and seconded by Day-Achauer.
Sources
- Columbus City Council minutes, 10/19/2026 (final): https://legistar3.granicus.com/Columbus/meetings/2026/10/6217_M_Columbus_City_Council_26-10-19_Minutes_-_Final.pdf
- Columbus City Council 10/19/2026 meeting video and agenda (columbus.legistar.com).
Discussion time
About 3 minutes across 1 meeting (from transcript timestamps; approximate).
| Meeting | Minutes |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-19 - Columbus City Council | 3 |
Log
2026-10-19 - Columbus City Council
- Ross presented; Proer explained the criteria and the bid waiver; approved 9-0.