To authorize the Director of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion to enter into an advanced-pay grant agreement for $25,000.00 with Freedom Equity, Inc., non-profit organization, in support of a small business development platform; to authorize a transfer within the General Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $25,000.00 from the 2026 General Fund Budget; and to declare an emergency. ($25,000.00)

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Held by

Freedom Equity, Inc

Amount

$25K

Runs until

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Type

contract

Field

Public safety

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Committee

Economic Development & Small and Minority Business Committee

Requested by

ODI Drafter

Introduced

April 9, 2026

On agenda

April 27, 2026

Passed

April 30, 2026

Where it was heard

Columbus City Council Apr 27, 2026 Approved Pass

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