City of Columbia council approves budget amendment and multiple infrastructure, contract and administrative items; defers short-term rental ordinances

Summary

At the March 13 City of Columbia council meeting members approved a fiscal-year budget amendment, accepted multiple contracts and infrastructure projects by roll-call votes, authorized grant applications and accepted donations; four short-term rental-related zoning ordinances were deferred to April to comply with new public notice rules.

The City of Columbia City Council on March 13 approved a series of administrative, resolution and ordinance actions by roll-call vote, including adoption of a fiscal-year 2024–25 budget amendment and multiple contract awards and infrastructure acceptances. Several zoning ordinance items concerning short-term rentals were deferred to the April meeting to comply with changed state public notice requirements.

Nut graf: The meeting recorded a block of largely noncontroversial approvals—contracts, grant applications and infrastructure acceptances—that advance capital projects and public services, while council deferred several citywide short-term rental ordinance items because recent state law changes required additional public-notice timing.

Key votes and formal actions at a glance (items moved, seconded and approved unless noted):

- Public hearing 1 closed: public hearing on Ordinance No. 4,540 (amending FY2024–25 budget) was opened for comment and, with no public or council comments, the hearing was closed by motion and unanimous roll call.

- Ordinance 45-40 (amend FY2024–25 budget as amended): Second consideration and approval by roll-call vote (record shows unanimous ayes). This corresponds to the ordinance identified…

City of Columbia council approves budget amendment and multiple infrastructure, contract and administrative items; defers short-term rental ordinances

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