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Columbus City Council Approves $13 Million Annual Community Shelter Board Funding
The May 18 decision heads a series of recent actions on shelter support, youth programs and public safety purchases listed in official releases.
How we reported this
Columbus City Council approved $13 million in annual funding for the Community Shelter Board on May 18. The action appears at the top of the council’s news releases page and stands as the most recent item posted there before the July 17 reporting date.
The vote arrives during a period when the city has already posted notices about open cooling centers at community centers, libraries and pools. Residents seeking relief from summer heat can locate the nearest site through an online map or by calling 311, according to the same city page that carries the council releases.
Additional funding and program moves
Earlier in May the council directed $20,000 to youth sports groups, including Girls on the Run, and secured $197,000 to support a community space for local artists. On May 4 members stated they had planned to approve a new firetruck purchase before a separate news conference on firefighter safety. All three items are listed on the council’s public releases page.
The same page records an April 27 appointment of Jacquelin R. Lewis to fill the auditor seat vacated by Megan Kilgore. Hearings on a proposed district system change and on juvenile safety measures also appear in the April and March entries.
Next steps for residents
Details on the shelter board allocation and other recent actions remain available on the city’s news releases page at columbus.gov. Residents can review the full list or contact council offices for information on how the approved funds will be distributed in coming months.