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Int 0799-2026-A Bill Enacted (Mayor's Desk for Signature)

Establishing a support fund for small retail businesses affected by roadway construction.

Where it stands: Passed the Council on Oct 8, 2026 and is waiting for the Mayor’s signature.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee hearing
  3. Committee vote
  4. Council vote
  5. Mayor (current step)
  6. Law

Official summary

This bill would require the Department of Small Business Services (SBS) to establish a program to provide loans, grants, services, materials, or some combination, to support small businesses affected by city construction projects. To qualify, businesses must demonstrate (i) a reasonable expectation of costs or losses resulting from a city construction project that is expected to disrupt traffic for 30 days or more; (ii) a plan to mitigate or offset such costs and losses; and (iii) any other application requirements stipulated by SBS. Loans under this program would be limited to $50,000 per storefront per year and would have an interest rate of no more than 3 percent. Grants or reimbursements would be limited to $15,000 per storefront per year. SBS would create an application process and timeline of 30 days or less to review and issue a final determination on applications. Awards under this program must be disbursed within 14 days of the business meeting all applicable requirements.

Timeline

  1. Thu, Mar 26, 2026
    Introduced in the Council
    Formally read into the record at a Stated Meeting.
    City Council: “Introduced by Council”
  2. Thu, Mar 26, 2026
    Sent to committee
    Assigned to a committee, which must hold a hearing before any vote.
    City Council: “Referred to Comm by Council” · meeting
  3. Mon, Jun 8, 2026
    Public hearing: Small Business
    Council members heard testimony from the public and city agencies.
    Committee on Small Business: “Hearing Held by Committee” · meeting
  4. Mon, Jun 8, 2026
    Small Business postponed a decision
    No vote yet; the item can come back at a later meeting.
    Committee on Small Business: “Laid Over by Committee” · meeting
  5. Wed, Oct 7, 2026
    Public hearing: Small Business
    Council members heard testimony from the public and city agencies.
    Committee on Small Business: “Hearing Held by Committee” · meeting
  6. Wed, Oct 7, 2026
    Changes proposed
    A revised version was introduced in committee.
    Committee on Small Business: “Amendment Proposed by Comm” · meeting
  7. Wed, Oct 7, 2026
    Text amended
    The committee adopted a new version (the letter after the bill number changes).
    Committee on Small Business: “Amended by Committee” · meeting
  8. Wed, Oct 7, 2026 · version A
    Committee vote: approved
    Committee on Small Business voted on it.
    Committee on Small Business: “Approved by Committee” · meeting · roll call
  9. Thu, Oct 8, 2026 · version A
    Full Council vote: passed
    All 51 members could vote at a Stated Meeting.
    City Council: “Approved by Council” · meeting · roll call
  10. Thu, Oct 8, 2026 · version A
    Sent to the Mayor
    The Mayor has 30 days to sign or veto.
    City Council: “Sent to Mayor by Council”

How members voted

City Council · Thu, Oct 8, 2026 · Pass
47 yes0 no0 abstain4 absent / excused
Committee on Small Business · Wed, Oct 7, 2026 · Pass
7 yes0 no0 abstain0 absent / excused