Columbus City Council authorized the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a service contract with J&D Home Improvement Inc. dba The Basement Doctor for an amount up to $100,000.00. This contract is for the Division of Housing’s Residential Structural Foundation Replacement Program, which assists low and moderate-income homeowners with critical foundation repairs, including replacement walls, drain tiles, sump pumps, and drain line repair. The program aims to prevent homeowners from having to vacate their properties due to structural issues. The department advertised for contractors and received one bid from J&D Home Improvement Inc. Funds for this initiative, totaling $100,000.00, are available in the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget's Affordable Housing bond fund. Emergency action was requested and approved to expedite the commencement of these essential repairs.