To authorize the Interim Director of the Department of Human Resources to enter into a contract with Porter, Wright, Morris & Arthur LLP to provide consulting services connected to collective bargaining negotiations and related activities; to authorize the expenditure of $400,000.00 from the Employee Benefits Fund; to waive the competitive bidding requirements of the Columbus City Codes; and declare an emergency. ($400,000.00)

Committee

Workforce, Education, & Labor Committee

Requested by

HR Drafter

Introduced

January 28, 2026

On agenda

March 23, 2026

Passed

March 25, 2026

Where it was heard

Columbus City Council Mar 23, 2026 Approved Pass

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