MOTION, submitted by Councilmember Albi, Vice Mayor Kearney and Councilmembers Nolan, James and Johnson, WE MOVE that the Administration provide a report within 60 days regarding the need and possibility of establishing an emergency fund available to small businesses and nonprofits who encounter unexpected capital expenses (e.g., a fire, flooding or a boiler break). The report should include recommendations for potential criteria to qualify for such funding and potential funding restrictions.

Committee

Cincinnati City Council

Requested by

Economic and Cultural Opportunity

Introduced

February 6, 2026

On agenda

February 24, 2026

Passed

February 25, 2026

Where it was heard

Cincinnati City Council Feb 25, 2026 Adopted Pass Economic and Cultural Opportunity Feb 23, 2026 Adopt Cincinnati City Council Feb 11, 2026 Referred to Economic and Cultural Opportunity Committee

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