To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with the Amara restaurant and Downtown Columbus Inc. to temporarily extend Amara’s liquor permit to Bicentennial Park property for up to 19 CRPD and DCI community events being held in the park during 2026; to waive the competitive bidding requirements of the Columbus City Codes; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

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Downtown Columbus Inc

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Type

contract

Field

Public safety

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Committee

Neighborhoods, Recreation, & Parks Committee

Requested by

Rec & Parks Drafter

Introduced

April 7, 2026

On agenda

May 11, 2026

Passed

May 14, 2026

Where it was heard

Columbus City Council May 11, 2026 Approved Pass

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