Remarks by Nancy Day-Achauer
21 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 1 of 1
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“Thank you, Council President. I'm going to respond this evening to remarks made by the mayor last week. On August 11th, an EF1 tornado struck Columbus. Amazingly, no one lost their life in this storm. It did, however, seriously damage community assets, including Barrick Community Center, Bush Park, Berliner Park, and the Fran Ryan Center. Today, council is presenting legislation to address the extensive damage by authorizing $2.5 million for mitigation and remediation of these facilities. This could have been an example of good governance where elected officials came together to address the…”
City Council · Oct 5, 2026
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“Thank you, Council President. There are two ordinances in the committee this evening, and for the first ordinance, number 2237-2026, I'll turn the floor over to my colleague, Councilmember Borrosa de Padilla. Thank you.”
City Council · Oct 5, 2026
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“Thank you. Our second ordinance is 2461-2026 to authorize the various fiscal actions needed as a result of emergency expenditures authorized for the remediation of storm damage at Barrett Community Center, Bush Park, Berliner Park, and the Fran Ryan Center. To authorize the appropriation of $500,000 within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund. To authorize the transfer of $2,500,000 within the Recreation and Parks permanent improvement fund and voted bond fund to authorize the amendment of the 2025 capital improvements budget and to declare an emergency. Following the…”
City Council · Oct 5, 2026
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“Okay, thank you. So there is anticipation that we will receive hopefully something from the insurance company. We know how long that takes. But the only ones that have insurance, you said, are which properties that we can apply for?”
City Council · Oct 5, 2026
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“Okay, so Berliner and Barrick, and then we're waiting to hear from FEMA.”
City Council · Oct 5, 2026
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“Okay, thank you very much. Anyone who has ever filed an insurance claim knows how long it can take And so it's important that we begin the work immediately instead of waiting for the insurance company to come through. Are there any questions or comments from my colleagues?”
City Council · Oct 5, 2026
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“doing all it can to get Barrick up and running. It's just that there are things that are outside of control when you're dealing with that kind of extensive damage. Uh, council member green, did you have a comment?”
City Council · Oct 5, 2026
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“Any other questions or comments? Seeing none, I move for passage.”
City Council · Oct 5, 2026
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“Thank you, Castle President. May I now quickly jump over to rules and policies on page 14 to read my one ordinance there as well? Please. Thank you. Ordinance 2206-2026 to enact new Chapter 924 film permits to establish permitting requirements for commercial and non-commercial filming photography by the Department of Recreation and Parks. One of the many responsibilities of Recreation and Parks is to issue film permits to those interested in filming videos or taking official photographs at city parks and facilities. This is not a major revenue source for the department, but making the process…”
City Council · Oct 5, 2026
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City Council · Sep 28, 2026
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“Thank you, Council President. For our one and only piece of legislation this evening, I'm actually going to turn the floor over to my colleague, Council Member Borussia de Padilla.”
City Council · Sep 28, 2026
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“That's all for me. Thank you. Thank you. That's all in my committee.”
City Council · Sep 28, 2026
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“First, I want to acknowledge that this evening we will consider multiple ordinances related to the NWSL expansion franchise deal that Council amended and passed earlier this year. Tonight, Council will be voting on the rezoning of McCoy Park, the design contract for new parks in the Southwest community, and the levying of the additional admissions tax on Crew Stadium, paying for the city's commitment to the franchise deal. I have been very adamant in my opposition to city funds and parks going to billionaires, but I lost that vote. Realistically, I am left with two options. I can rage about…”
City Council · Sep 14, 2026
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“Oh, wonderful. Thank you again for all that you do for our youth and our city. And with that, I move for adoption.”
City Council · Sep 14, 2026
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“Thank you, Council President. Ordinance 1091-2026 to authorize the Director of the Department of Development with the approval of the Director of Recreation and Parks Department to execute and acknowledge any documents as approved by the City Attorney necessary to quick claim grant Columbia Gas of Ohio Incorporated a non-exclusive easement burdening a portion of the city's real property commonly known as Olentangy Park. This ordinance authorizes the Department of Development to grant a non-exclusive easement to Columbia Gas to install and maintain a gas line through Olentangy Park within the…”
City Council · Sep 14, 2026
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“Director Reuss, if you could answer, please.”
City Council · Sep 14, 2026
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“If there are no other questions, I move for passage.”
City Council · Sep 14, 2026
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“Next, we have Ordinance 2202-2026 to authorize the Director of Columbus Recreation Parks Department to enter into contract with Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District to support the Columbus Recreation and Park Department Tree Assistance Program and to authorize the expenditure of $62,200 from the Recreation and Park Special Purpose Fund. The Tree Assistance Program allows private landowners like residents and businesses to apply for grant funds to plant trees on their private property. The Columbus Urban Forestry Team continues to work every day towards the goal of a 40% tree canopy…”
City Council · Sep 14, 2026
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“Next up is Ordinance 2204-2026, to authorize the Director of Recreation Parks Department to modify an existing contract with Kimberley Horn and Associates Incorporated for the Gender Road Park and McCoy Park Improvements Project to authorize the transfer of $941,941.53 between the General Fund Income Tax Set-Aside Sub-Fund and the Recreation Parks Bond Fund to authorize the appropriation of $941,941.53 in the Income Tax Set-Aside Sub-Fund and Recreation Parks Voted Bond Fund to authorize expenditure of $941,941.53 from the Recreational Parks Voted Bond Fund and to declare an emergency. As I…”
City Council · Sep 14, 2026
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“And finally, you have ordinance 2490 dash 2026 to authorize the director of recreation parks to enter into contract with Otis elevator company for elevator repair services to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus city code chapter three 29 to authorize expenditure of $135,540 from the recreation parks operating fund and to declare an emergency. The elevator at the Priscilla R Tyson cultural arts center is currently inoperable. A vital component to the power systems of the elevator has broken down unexpectedly and it is inoperable until the systems are repaired. Due to the age…”
City Council · Sep 14, 2026
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“If there aren't other questions, I move for passage.”
City Council · Sep 14, 2026