Media Alert - Columbus City Council Holds Hearing on Vacant and Abandoned Housing

COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL MEDIA ALERT   For Immediate Release:  December 29, 2011   For More Information: John Ivanic, (614) 645-6798 Web – Facebook – Twitter

 

 

Columbus City Council Holds Hearing

on Vacant and Abandoned Housing

 

 

WHO:

Councilmember Zach M. Klein

City Attorney Richard C. Pfeiffer, Jr.

Franklin County Treasurer Ed Leonard

 

WHEN:

Thursday, January 5, 2012
5:00 pm

 

WHERE:

City Council Chambers

Columbus City Hall

90 West Broad Street

 

WHAT:

Councilmember Zach M. Klein, Chair of the Development Committee, will hold a public hearing to discuss the issue of vacant and abandoned housing in Columbus neighborhoods.   The meeting will be one in series of sessions designed to engage and educate the public on what the City, code enforcement and community partners are doing to address this problem and discuss possible solutions.  Public testimony will be accepted and the meeting will be broadcast live on CTV, Columbus’ government television channel 3 on local cable systems.

 

 

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Rec Sports Member Update - December 21, 2011

 

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

1.       Rec Sports Holiday Hours

2.       Rec Sports Gift Cards=The Perfect Present

3.       Rec Sports Extended Family Hours for the Holidays

4.       Intramural Sports Registration for Winter Quarter

5.       RPAC Locker Lottery Opens Monday, January 9

 

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Rec Sports Holiday Hours
Due to the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, the hours of your favorite Rec Sports facilities may change. Please visit http://recsports.osu.edu for the adjusted hours.

Additionally, RPAC domestic hot water may be affected during a steam line repair on Thursday, Dec 29 and Friday, Dec 30.

 

Rec Sports Gift Cards=The Perfect Present
Need last minute gifts? Give the gift of Rec Sports this holiday season! Gift cards can be purchased at the RPAC Welcome Center for massages, group fitness passes, personal training sessions, Outdoor Adventure trips, memberships, and more!

 

 

Rec Sports Extended Family Hours for the Holidays
Bring the family to Rec Sports over the holidays during extended family hours!

Adventure Recreation Center/Outdoor Adventure Center
Saturday, December 24 – Tuesday, December 27: 1 -5 p.m. at ARC (Climbing Center closed)
Saturday, December 31: 1 -5 p.m.
Sunday, January 1: 1 – 5 p.m. (ARC only)

RPAC
Monday, December 26, and Tuesday, December 27: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday, December 31: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Intramural Sports Registration for Winter Quarter
Each quarter, the intramural sports program offers a variety of sports and events. Registration will take place the week of January 3 – 6. Please note basketball and ice hockey registration only is Tuesday, January 3, and Wednesday, January 4. Below is a list of sports and links to each sport’s web page for more information:

 

·         Bench Press Competition

·         Wrestling

·         Arm Wrestling

·         Pickleball

·         Chess

·         Basketball Spot Shot Contest

·         Innertube Water Polo

·         Indoor Cricket

·         Wallyball

·         Indoor Soccer

·         Basketball

·         Ice Hockey

View detailed information on registration.

RPAC Locker Lottery
The RPAC Locker Lottery for winter quarter will open online Monday, January 9 at noon. Current locker holders do not need to participate unless they wish to upgrade or downgrade. The web page will activate at noon January 9. Visit http://recsports.osu.edu for more information or to enter on that date.

 

SPONSOR
Holiday Reservation Specials at The Blackwell
Tis the Season Rate: Available December 18 – 30. The Blackwell seasonal rate will be the lowest rate for the winter months. $99 per night, plus tax and valet parking, based upon availability.

Hot Chocolate Package: Available December 18 – 30. Includes king bed or two queen beds guestroom, breakfast for two, valet parking and hot chocolate turndown for two people (two hot chocolate packets, cookies on a festive plate). $119 per night plus tax, based on availability. ($10 surcharge for each adult over two people)

New Year’s Eve Package:  Available December 29 -January 3 . Includes king bed or two queen beds guestroom, breakfast for two, valet parking and champagne and chocolates for two people. $149 per night plus tax (second night $119), with a $10 surcharge for each adult over two people (based upon availability).

For additional information on packages listed above or to confirm your reservation, contact The Blackwell at (614) 247-4000.

 

*************** IMPORTANT CONTACTS ****************

RPAC Welcome Center – 292-7671

ARC Front Desk – 247-8686

Comments to the Director – Don Stenta, stenta.1@osu.edu, 688-4738

Adapted Recreational Sports – Lindsay Bond, bond.217@osu.edu, 688-3693

Adventure Recreation Center & Jesse Owens Centers – Dave DeAngelo, deangelo.1@osu.edu, 247-6009

Aquatic Center – Dave DeAngelo, deangelo.1@osu.edu, 247-6009

Community Programs – Marci Hasty, hasty.11@osu.edu, 292-5328

Facility/Meeting Room Scheduling - Andrea Hall, hall.794@osu.edu, 292-6481

Group Fitness Classes and Massage – Scott Holmes, holmes.508@osu.edu, 292-8755

Intramural Sports - Ken Hill, hill.521@osu.edu, 292-5292

Lockers, Sport Shop, and Welcome Center Operations - Rob Jech, jech.2@osu.edu, 688-8788

Marketing - Emily Howard, howard.778@osu.edu, 688-4185

Membership - Kris Myers, myers.785@osu.edu, 688-8461

Ohio State Diving Club – Justin Sochor, sochor.7@osu.edu, 688-8341

Ohio State Swim Club – Kyle Goodrich, goodrich.89@osu.edu, 292-1303

Outdoor Adventure Center - Steve Hawkins, hawkins.264@osu.edu, 247-8063

Personal Training - John Katsares, katsares.1@osu.edu, 292-5153

Racquetball and Squash Reservations - 292-8590

RPAC Operations – Dave DeAngelo, deangelo.1@osu.edu, 247-6009

Special Assistant to the Director – Marci Shumaker, shumaker.98@osu.edu, 688-3983

Sponsorship – Kristin Smith, smith.1424@osu.edu, 688-4619

Sport & Wellness Scholars – Brendan Greisberger, greisberger.5@osu.edu, 688-3297

Sport Clubs – Charles Anderson, anderson.1859@osu.edu, 688-3879

Web Site – Katie Thomas, thomas.2407@osu.edu, 292-5287

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Media Alert - Columbus City Council Holds Budget Review Meeting

COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL MEDIA ALERT   For Immediate Release:  December 21, 2011   For More Information: John Ivanic, (614) 645-6798 Web – Facebook – Twitter

 

 

Columbus City Council Holds

Budget Review Meeting

 

WHO:

Columbus City Council

 

WHEN:

Thursday, January 5, 2012
9:00 am-12:00 pm

 

WHERE:

Community Research Partners

300 East Broad

O’Keefe Conference Center

 

 

WHAT:

Columbus City Councilmembers are holding a public meeting to discuss

the proposed 2012 Columbus Budget and related spending priorities.  In order for Councilmembers to have a better appreciation of the financial challenges being faced by many residents and social service agencies that support Columbus families, Councilmembers have asked representatives of Community Research Partners to present findings from their recently released report Benchmarking Columbus 2011.  The report looked at variety of economic and social factors that impact the quality of life in Columbus.  Other presentations will include an economic forecast from local analyst Bill LaFayette.

 

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Media Alert - Columbus City Council Holds Reorganizational Meeting

COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL MEDIA ALERT   For Immediate Release:  December 14, 2011   For More Information: John Ivanic, (614) 645-6798 Web – Facebook – Twitter

 

 

Columbus City Council Holds

Reorganizational Meeting

 

(Columbus)— Columbus City Council will hold a reorganization meeting to elect a Council President and President Pro Tempore on Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. in Council Chambers.  Section 10 of the Columbus City Charter requires Council to elect a president and president pro tempore at the first meeting in January following a regular municipal election.   The meeting will be broadcast live on CTV.

 

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Meeting Highlights 12-12-11

COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING HIGHLIGHTS   For Immediate Release: December 12, 2011   For More Information: John Ivanic, (614) 645-6798 Web – Facebook – Twitter

 

PROVIDING CURBSIDE RECYCLING FOR COLUMBUS RESIDENTS: Columbus City Council continues to support the city’s efforts to be environmentally friendly and a “Green” community.  Public Service Committee Chair Eileen Y. Paley is sponsoring four pieces of legislation that will help improve our community by providing curbside recycling for many Columbus residents.  Ordinance 1766-2011 will authorize the expenditure of $330,000.00 to educate area residents on the Curbside Recycling and Yard Waste Program, Ordinances 2000-2011 and 2003-2011 will authorize the expenditure of $4,100,000.00 for the purchase and delivery of 64 gallon recycling containers, and ordinance 2007-2011 will authorize a contract modification with Rumpke of Ohio for the new program. The City currently has a subscription curbside recycling program which will be phased out as the new program is gradually implemented for more than 227,000 households beginning next year.

 

MILLS HELPING PROVIDE NEW FIRE RESCUE VEHICLES: Columbus Firefighters respond to over 100,000 calls for emergency assistance each year.  In the ongoing effort to ensure the Division of Fire has the updated equipment they need to respond to these calls, Public Safety Committee Chair Michelle M. Mills is sponsoring ordinance 01898-2011 to authorize the expenditure of $3,585,080.00 from the Department of Public Safety’s Governmental Build America Bonds fund to purchase five new, custom built heavy rescues and equipment from Sutphen Corporation, a local company to replace existing rescues that are beyond their useful life and have high maintenance costs.  The Division of Fire has five heavy rescues assigned to fire stations throughout the city.

 

HELPING REFORM THE CITY BUILDING CODE: The Columbus Building Code currently requires that a contractor's license or registration be automatically revoked upon finding a contractor guilty of a third offense, but provides no further guidance or discretion as to the contractors permit volume, type, or the nature and time frame between prior violations.  Councilmember Zachary M. Klein, chair of the Development Committee is sponsoring ordinance 0321-2011 to amend Sections 4101.02, 4114.537, 4114.727 and 4114.937 of the Columbus Building Code, Title 41 to correct and repeal this code language.  The repeal of this code language would allow the appropriate boards of review to evaluate the merits of the cases and decide the penalty that should be attached to each individual case reviewed under their authority.  The code changes will also update the Columbus Building Code to correctly reflect the creation of the new Department of Building and Zoning Services in 2010.

 

Council Promoting Small Business Development:  The Economic and Community Development Institute (ECDI) has been instrumental in stimulating the Columbus economy by providing small loans to start-up, newly established, and growing small businesses.  Minority, Business & Workforce Development Committee Chair Hearcel F. Craig is sponsoring ordinance 2176-2011 to authorize the expenditure of $100,000 from the Community Block Grant Fund for the administration of the ECDI’s Microenterprise Revolving Loan Program.  ECDI has become a leader in the field of micro lending, providing microenterprise training to underserved populations including minorities, immigrants and low-income recipients.  Since 2005, ECDI has provided over 140 loans to Columbus-based businesses.

 

MONITORING CITY EMPLOYEE COMPUTER ACTIVITY:  Councilmember A. Troy Miller, chair of the Administration Committee, is sponsoring ordinance 1914-2011 to authorize the expenditure of $343,530.00 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Division, Capital Improvement Bond Fund for the purchase of software licenses for the IntelligentID activity monitoring system.  The software will enable the City to monitor employee computing activities to ensure compliance with technology security policies, maximize productivity, track application utilization, and provide real-time user notification of potential security policy violations, thereby preventing data losses or security breaches.  The software can be used for up to 5,000 City computer users. 

 

PUBLIC HEARING ON Proposed 2012 budget: Councilmember Priscilla R. Tyson, chair of the Finance Committee, will host a public hearing on Thursday, December 15, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers for public comment on the Mayor’s Proposed 2012 Budget.  The meeting will be broadcast live on CTV, Columbus’ channel 3 on local cable outlets.   Speaker slips will be accepted until 6:30 pm per the general rules of Council.

 

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Rec Sports Member Update-Friday, December 9, 2011

Friday, December 9, 2011

1.       Intramural Sports Registration for Winter Quarter

2.       Give the Gift of Massage

3.       JOS, OAC Closures

4.       Dog Sledding at Upper Peninsula, Michigan

5.       Ohio State Swim Club Food Drive Collects More Than 3,500 Items

 

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Intramural Sports Registration for Winter Quarter
Each quarter, the intramural sports program offers a variety of sports and events. Registration will take place the week of January 3 – 6. Please note basketball and ice hockey registration only is Tuesday, January 3, and Wednesday, January 4. Below is the list of sports and links the sport’s website for more information:

 

·         Bench Press Competition

·         Wrestling

·         Arm Wrestling

·         Pickleball

·         Chess

·         Basketball Spot Shot Contest

·         Innertube Water Polo

·         Indoor Cricket

·         Wallyball

·         Indoor Soccer

·         Basketball

·         Ice Hockey

View detailed information on registration.

Give the Gift of Massage
Give the gift of massage this holiday season. A variety of types of massage are available. Gift cards can be purchased at the RPAC Welcome Center at (614) 292-7671. Cost is $50 for members and $60 for non-members (which includes a day pass to the Rec Sports facilities).

JOS, OAC Closures
A new fitness floor will be installed at Jesse Owens South on December 12-16 the building will be closed at this time.

From December 10 – 18, the Outdoor Adventure Center will be closed while the wall is refurbished.

 

We apologize for the inconvenience.

 

Dog Sledding at Upper Peninsula, Michigan

Join the Outdoor Adventure Center (OAC) for a long weekend over Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (January 13 – 16) and travel to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, for a dog sledding adventure. In addition to sledding, you will have the chance to experience the tranquility of winter camping, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing. Cost is $375. Register now!

 

Ohio State Swim Club Food Drive Collects 3,500 Items
The second annual Ohio State Swim Club Thanks for Giving Fall Classic Swim Meet & Food Drive was an overwhelming success, and helped Ohio State beat Michigan in the Battle Against Hunger food drive!

The goal of the food drive was to collect 1,000 items. To reach this goal, a food drive competition was held in concert with the swim meet where the visiting team that donated the most items was named Food Drive Champion. This year's winner was the Dublin Community Swim team for donating 650 items.  

The Ohio State Swim Club members and families donated 965 food items.

The Ohio State Swim Club's food drive was held in collaboration with the Battle Against Hunger food drive as part of Beat Michigan Week activities the week of November 12 - 22. Through the joint effort, Ohio State defeated Michigan in the food drive total by 3,588 items. Ohio State collected 4,675 pounds of food while Michigan raised 1,087 pounds.  

 

SPONSOR
Holiday Reservation Specials at The Blackwell
Tis the Season Rate: Available December 18 – 30. The Blackwell seasonal rate will be the lowest rate for the winter months. $99 per night, plus tax and valet parking, based upon availability.

Hot Chocolate Package: Available December 18 – 30. Includes king bed or two queen beds guestroom, breakfast for two, valet parking and hot chocolate turndown for two people (two hot chocolate packets, cookies on a festive plate). $119 per night plus tax, based on availability. ($10 surcharge for each adult over two people)

New Year’s Eve Package:  Available December 29 thought January 3 . Includes king bed or two queen beds guestroom, breakfast for two, valet parking and champagne and chocolates for two people. $149 per night plus tax (second night $119), with a $10 surcharge for each adult over 2 people. (based upon availability).

For additional information on packages listed above or to confirm your reservation, contact The Blackwell at (614) 247-4000.

 

*************** IMPORTANT CONTACTS ****************

RPAC Welcome Center – 292-7671

ARC Front Desk – 247-8686

Comments to the Director – Don Stenta, stenta.1@osu.edu, 688-4738

Adapted Recreational Sports – Lindsay Bond, bond.217@osu.edu, 688-3693

Adventure Recreation Center & Jesse Owens Centers – Dave DeAngelo, deangelo.1@osu.edu, 247-6009

Aquatic Center – Dave DeAngelo, deangelo.1@osu.edu, 247-6009

Community Programs – Marci Hasty, hasty.11@osu.edu, 292-5328

Facility/Meeting Room Scheduling - Andrea Hall, hall.794@osu.edu, 292-6481

Group Fitness Classes and Massage – Scott Holmes, holmes.508@osu.edu, 292-8755

Intramural Sports - Ken Hill, hill.521@osu.edu, 292-5292

Lockers, Sport Shop, and Welcome Center Operations - Rob Jech, jech.2@osu.edu, 688-8788

Marketing - Emily Howard, howard.778@osu.edu, 688-4185

Membership - Kris Myers, myers.785@osu.edu, 688-8461

Ohio State Swim Club – Kyle Goodrich, goodrich.89@osu.edu, 292-1303

Outdoor Adventure Center - Steve Hawkins, hawkins.264@osu.edu, 247-8063

Personal Training - John Katsares, katsares.1@osu.edu, 292-5153

Racquetball and Squash Reservations - 292-8590

RPAC Operations – Dave DeAngelo, deangelo.1@osu.edu, 247-6009

Special Assistant to the Director – Marci Shumaker, shumaker.98@osu.edu, 688-3983

Sponsorship – Kristin Smith, smith.1424@osu.edu, 688-4619

Sport & Wellness Scholars – Brendan Greisberger, greisberger.5@osu.edu, 688-3297

Sport Clubs – Charles Anderson, anderson.1859@osu.edu, 688-3879

Web Site – Katie Thomas, thomas.2407@osu.edu, 292-5287

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Meeting Highlights 12-5-11

COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING HIGHLIGHTS   For Immediate Release: December 5, 2011   For More Information: John Ivanic, (614) 645-6798 Web – Facebook – Twitter

 

Redevelopment OF THE FORMER TIMKEN site:  Brownfield revitalization, which transforms vacant and abandoned properties into job-creating projects, continues to be a top priority for City Council. Development Committee Chair Zachary M. Klein is sponsoring legislation for revitalization efforts in the Milo-Grogan neighborhood.  Ordinance 2146-2011 authorizes the city to enter into an agreement with the Ohio Department of Development to accept and administer a Clean Ohio Revitalization Fund grant of up to $3 million for the environmental cleanup and redevelopment of the former Timken site on Cleveland Avenue.  The site was used for manufacturing rail car wheel bearings for nearly 100 years until closing in 2001.  It has remained vacant since then and has been a blighting influence for the Milo Grogan community.  Wagenbrenner Development recently acquired the site with plans to invest approximately $12 million for environmental remediation and the construction of retail/restaurant and office/warehouse space resulting in approximately 100 new jobs.

 

ENHANCING CITY TRAFFIC FLOW:  The Division of Planning and Operations operates several specialized traffic control computers to ensure that the city’s roadway system provides safe, effective and the efficient movement of people and goods each day.  Councilmember A. Troy Miller, chair of the Administration Committee, is sponsoring ordinance 1918-2011 to authorize the expenditure of $8,805.00 for software licenses and software upgrades with Transoft Solutions to enhance traffic safety and flow throughout the city.  The software will assist the city in signal timing changes, lane assignments, widening, choosing between signals and stop signs, as well as two-way and multi-way stops.

 

council to consider Liquor Permit Objections:  City Council will consider resolutions objecting to the renewal of certain liquor permits by the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Liquor Control.   Public Safety Committee Chair Michelle M. Mills will introduce resolutions 0328X-2011 through 0336X-2011 as part of the city’s annual liquor objection process.  At the end of each year, City Council, the City Attorney, Division of Police, Department of Health, and Department of Development work with community leaders to help advance public safety by presenting the resolutions of objection.  The resolutions address liquor permit holders and establishments that have a documented record of liquor, code and health violations, criminal activity, excessive police runs and a shown disregard for neighborhood safety.  While state law does not grant cities the authority to revoke or deny the renewal of liquor permits, each year City Council exercises its right to submit formal objections to the Division of Liquor Control for consideration during their annual review of liquor permit applications.  The Division has the sole authority to grant a renewal or uphold the city’s objection. Click here to read the Liquor Permit Objection Summaries.

 

RELOCATING CITYWIDE TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES:  As part of the City’s ongoing efforts to be cost effective and utilize city buildings, the Department of Human Resources Citywide Training currently located at 750 Piedmont Road is being relocated.  Finance Committee Chair Priscilla R. Tyson is sponsoring ordinance 2107-2011 to authorize the expenditure of $310,800.00 for interior building renovations at the Jerry Hammond Center, 1111 East Broad Street.  The renovations will provide required office areas and training rooms.  Citywide Training provides appropriate workforce training opportunities for all employees that in turn improves work quality and results in excellent product delivery to area residents.

 

HELPING PREVENT CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT:  Health, Housing & Human Services Committee Chair Hearcel F. Craig is sponsoring legislation to help protect children from abuse and neglect.  Ordinance 2093-2011 authorizes the appropriation of $225,600.00 from the Health Department Grant Fund for the 2012 Family Ties Program at Columbus Public Health.  The program is designed to assist and support parents with children from 0 to 3 years old and focuses on preventing child abuse and neglect (emotional and medical), as well as diseases and infections through support and education. The program consists of a registered nurse, licensed social worker and respite officer who help address family challenges by providing growth and development assessments and links to community resources. So far this year, the program has helped 88 children and 65 families.   

 

HONORING THE 125^th ANNIVERSARY OF THE COLUMBUS YWCA: For over a century, the Columbus YWCA has touched the lives of more than 40,000 women and families through thoughtfully-planned and critically-needed programs that support and empower women.  Councilmember Eileen Y. Paley will be introducing resolution 0313X-2011 to honor the 125^th Anniversary of the Columbus YWCA.   The organization provides emergency shelter and critical services to help stabilize homeless families in Central Ohio and affordable housing for women in transition many who are beginning their first jobs; recovering from drug-related, alcohol-related, and mental illnesses; or pursuing their education. The YWCA is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.

 

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Media Alert - Columbus City Council Discusses Loitering Law

COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL MEDIA ALERT   For Immediate Release:  December 1, 2011   For More Information: John Ivanic, (614) 645-6798 Web – Facebook – Twitter

 

 

Columbus City Council Discusses

Loitering Law

 

WHO:

Councilmember Michelle M. Mills

City Attorney Richard C. Pfeiffer, Jr.

 

WHEN:

Wednesday, December 14, 2011
5:00 pm

 

WHERE:

City Council Chambers

Columbus City Hall

90 West Broad Street

 

WHAT:

Councilmember Michelle M. Mills, chair of the Public Safety and Judiciary Committee, will hold a public hearing to discuss and clarify important points regarding Columbus’ existing loitering law and explore additional ways to protect neighborhoods.   The meeting will be broadcast live on CTV, Columbus’ channel 3 on local cable outlets.   Speaker slips will be accepted until 5 pm per the general rules of Council. 

 

 

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