Appropriation; City of Columbus to help defray the expenses of the Fifth Street Project.

HB 1948 appropriates $835,000 from the state general fund to the City of Columbus' governing authorities to help cover costs for the Fifth Street Project during fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026). The bill directly affects Columbus city officials by providing state funding to support this specific infrastructure or development initiative. Key provisions include the exact appropriation amount, payment through the State Treasurer upon proper requisitions, and an effective date of July 1, 2025. This is a straightforward budget allocation bill with no policy changes beyond funding a named project.