City of Columbus - File #: 1056-2026

• File #: 1056-2026
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Second Reading
• File created: 4/7/2026
• In control: Public Service & Transportation Committee
• On agenda: 5/18/2026
• Title: To authorize the transfer of appropriation within the Street Construction, Maintenance and Repair Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to modify a contribution agreement with The Greater Columbus Arts Council, Inc. in support of the Mothers of Murdered Columbus Children Art Memorial; to accept, on behalf of the City, title and ownership of the completed Artwork and add it to the City’s public art collection upon final acceptance and required approvals; and to declare an emergency. ($70,000.00)
• Sponsors: Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Emmanuel V. Remy, Tiara Ross

Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Service to modify a contribution agreement with The Greater Columbus Arts Council, Inc., (GCAC) in support of the Mothers of Murdered Columbus Children (MOMCC) Art Memorial, a community-driven effort to honor the lives of children lost to violence in the City of Columbus. Upon completion and final acceptance, and pending approval by The Greater Columbus Arts Council, Inc., the City will assume ownership of the Artwork and incorporate it into the City’s public art collection. This ordinance also authorizes the Director of Public Service to accept such ownership, ensuring seamless transition for maintenance and conservation responsibilities.
Ordinance 3332-2025 authorized the Director of Public Service to assume ownership of the Artwork and incorporate it into the City’s public art collection. In addition, this ordinance also authorized the Director of Public Service to accept such ownership, ensuring seamless transition for maintenance and conservation responsibilities. In addition to funding, the Department of Public Service contributed space within the public right-of-way for the installation and support necessary maintenance efforts to preserve the integrity and visibility of the memorial. The memorial features works created by artist, with a priority focus on local Columbus artists.
The Mothers of Murdered Columbus Children organization has been a steadfast voice of advocacy, healing, and awareness, uplifting families impacted by senseless homicide. The art memorial serves as a public space for remembrance, reflection, and education, symbolizing the City’s commitment to supporting families, preventing future violence, and fostering community unity.
1.1 Amount of additional funds to be expended: $70,000.00
Original contract amount $80,000.00 (Ord. 3332-2025, PO547209)
Modification number 1 $70,000.00 (This ordinance)
The contract amount including all modifications...