Media Alert - Columbus City Council Budget Hearing Dates (Revised)

COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL MEDIA ALERT   For Immediate Release:  November 16, 2011   For More Information: John Ivanic, (614) 645-6798 Web – Facebook – Twitter

 

 

Columbus City Council Announces

Budget Hearing Dates (Revised)

 

(Columbus)—Columbus City Councilmembers are holding a series of public hearings to discuss Mayor Coleman’s 2012 proposed budget.  Unless otherwise noted, public testimony will be accepted at all hearings.  Speaker slips can be filled out the day of the hearing and general rules regarding speaking before Council will apply.  The meetings will be broadcast live on CTV, Columbus’ government television channel 3 on local cable systems.  All dates and times are subject to change. 

 

Tuesday, November 29, 2011 – 5:30 PM

Budget Briefing - Presentations by Auditor Hugh J. Dorrian & Mayor's Administration

No public testimony

 

Thursday, December 1, 2011-5:00PM

Development Committee Budget Briefing

Recreation and Parks Committee Budget Briefing

 

Tuesday, December 6, 2011 – 5:30 PM

Finance and Management Committee Budget Hearing

 

Wednesday, December 7, 2011 – 5:00 PM

Health, Housing and Human Services Committee Budget Hearing

Minority, Business & Workforce Development Committee Budget Hearing

 

Thursday, December 8, 2011 – 4:00 PM

Administration Committee Budget Hearing

 

Tuesday, December 13, 2011 -- 5:00 PM

Public Service and Transportation Committee Budget Hearing

 

Wednesday, December 14, 2011 – 5:00 PM

Safety and Judiciary Committee Budget Hearing

 

Thursday, December 15, 2011 – 5:00 PM

Budget Hearing – Public Comment

Speaker slips will be accepted until 6:30 PM and meeting will last until last speaker testifies

 

Thursday, January 19, 2012 – 5:30 PM

Budget Amendment Public Hearing

 

 

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Media Alert - City Council Announces Budget Hearing Dates

COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL MEDIA ALERT   For Immediate Release:  November 15, 2011   For More Information: John Ivanic, (614) 645-6798 Web – Facebook – Twitter

 

 

Columbus City Council Announces

Budget Hearing Dates

 

(Columbus)—Columbus City Councilmembers are holding a series of public hearings to discuss Mayor Coleman’s 2012 proposed budget.  Unless otherwise noted, public testimony will be accepted at all hearings.  Speaker slips can be filled out the day of the hearing and general rules regarding speaking before Council will apply.  The meetings will be broadcast live on CTV, Columbus’ government television channel 3 on local cable systems.  All dates and times are subject to change. 

 

Tuesday, November 29, 2011 – 5:30 PM

Budget Briefing - Presentations by Auditor Hugh J. Dorrian & Mayor's Administration

No public testimony

 

Tuesday, December 6, 2011 – 5:30 PM

Finance and Management Committee Budget Hearing

 

Wednesday, December 7, 2011 – 5:00 PM

Housing, Health, and Human Services Committee Budget Hearing

Minority, Business & Workforce Development Committee Budget Hearing

 

Thursday, December 8, 2011 – 4:00 PM

Administration Committee Budget Hearing

 

Tuesday, December 13, 2011 -- 5:00 PM

Public Service and Transportation Committee Budget Hearing

 

Wednesday, December 14, 2011 – 5:00 PM

Safety and Judiciary Budget Hearing

 

Thursday, December 15, 2011 – 5:00 PM

Budget Hearing – Public Comment

Speaker slips will be accepted until 6:30 PM and meeting will last until last speaker testifies

 

Thursday, January 19, 2012 – 5:30 PM

Budget Amendment Public Hearing

 

 

 

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Meeting Highlights 11-14-11

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

 

SUPPORTING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN COLUMBUS:  Columbus 2020! is an aggressive economic development strategy developed through public- private partnerships to help grow the Columbus economy.  The initiative focuses on four core pillars of economic development: the retention and expansion of existing companies and industries in Central Ohio, attracting the world’s leading companies to the region, creating more commercial enterprises by leveraging the regions research assets and entrepreneurs, and improving civic infrastructure and political conditions that will enhance economic development.  Development Committee Chair Zachary M. Klein is sponsoring ordinance 1797-2011, which authorizes the expenditure of $700,000 for the City to enter into a contract with Columbus 2020! for economic development activities associated with business relocation, expansion, and retention as well as other activities related to the City’s continued interest in workforce development, marketing, and entrepreneurship.  The City’s participation will help leverage approximately $4 million in private investment to promote job growth and investment within the City of Columbus.  The goals of the initiative include the addition of 150,000 new jobs by the year 2020, increase personal income by 30 percent, add $8 billion in capital investment and position Columbus to be recognized as a national leader in economic development. 

 

IMPROVING CITY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES:  In the ongoing effort to save taxpayer dollars, the city of Columbus continues to enhance its technology services.  Councilmember A. Troy Miller, chair of the Administration Committee, is sponsoring ordinance 1850-2011 to authorize the expenditure of $19,547.71 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Division, internal service fund for a contract modification with OARnet/OSU for VMWare software upgrades, maintenance and support services.  The upgraded software is needed needed to operate virtual servers which are used by the Department of Technology to reduce costs of data systems, reduce power consumption and cooling requirements and provide further capabilities for recovery and availability of information systems.  The contract modification will provide upgraded services through December 2012. 

 

HELPING PROVIDE WATER FOR THE FUTURE: The Columbus Division of Power and Water delivers over 140 million gallons of water to more than 1 million customers each day.  While local facilities provide enough water to meet current demand, more must be done to ensure there is an adequate supply for the future.  Public Utilities Chair Eileen Y. Paley, is introducing ordinance 1736-2011 which authorizes the expenditure of $14,973,898.50 from the Water Works Enlargement Voted Bonds Fund for the Columbus Upground Reservoirs – Raw Water Pipeline Project.  The project is a result of the Water Beyond 2000 Feasibility Study done as a way to supplement the water supplies needed to support projected economic development in Franklin County.  This project will provide a pipeline to transfer raw water from the Raw Water Pump Station to the R-2 reservoir which is currently under construction.  The reservoir is the largest of the three recommended reservoirs in northwest Delaware County that are needed to meet the long range water supply needs of the communities served by the Columbus Division of Power and Water and Del-Co Water Company. 

 

MILLS CONTINUING TO PROTECT VICTIMS:  In 1988, the City Attorney’s Office created the Stalking Unit within the Domestic Violence Unit to investigate stalking complaints and support victims.  Public Safety and Judiciary Committee Chair Michelle M. Mills is sponsoring ordinance 1924-2011 to authorize the acceptance of $841,661 in grant funding from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women for the OVW Stalking Initiative.  The funding will be used for a team of stalking investigators and Franklin County detectives, the development and implementation of training and manuals as well as equipment and supplies.  The program will promote the development of arrest policies and the enforcement of protection order and enhance victim safety and offender accountability in cases of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking.  Stalking occurs when a person engages in a pattern of conduct that knowingly causes the victim to believe the offender will cause physical harm or mental distress to them.  Menacing by stalking is a crime under Ohio Revised Code Section 2903.211 and a first degree misdemeanor with a maximum penalty of six months in jail and/or $1,000 fine.  A fifth degree felony may be filed if there is a previous stalking conviction.

 

ENCOURAGING EMPLOYMENT AND BUSINESS GROWTH IN COLUMBUS:  The Central Ohio Minority Business Association (COMBA) is a non-profit agency which provides entrepreneurial development assistance and high-end business consulting free of charge to start-up and emerging business owners on a non-discriminatory basis.  Minority and Small Business Development Committee Chair Hearcel F. Craig is sponsoring ordinance 1875-2011 to authorize the expenditure of $37,500 to enter into an agreement with the Central Ohio Minority Business Association to increase employment opportunities and business growth in Columbus.  During the last three years, COMBA has provided consulting services to over 3,166 business people, resulting in the creation of 265 new jobs and the retention of 493 jobs.

 

FINANCE COMMITTEE Public Hearing: Councilmember Priscilla R. Tyson, chair of the Finance Committee, will host a public hearing on Thursday, November 17, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers to review the city’s third quarter finances.  Finance Director Paul Rakosky will present a report on the Third Quarter Financial Review.  Those who wish to address City Council are welcome to submit a speaker slip at City Hall on the day of the meeting.

 

 

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Rec Sports Member Update - Thursday, November 10, 2011

Thursday, November 10, 2011

1.       No Group Fitness Classes on Veteran’s Day

2.       Thanksgiving Holiday Hours

3.       Sweat to the Oldies with Richard Simmons!

4.       Tennis Center Quarterly Reservation

5.       Thanks for Giving Swim Meet

6.       Learn a New Skill at an Outdoor Adventure Center (OAC) Clinic

7.       Battle Against Hunger

8.       Registration for Winter Community Programs Starts November 21

9.       Introduction to Kettlebells Clinic

10.   Get Certified to Become a Personal Trainer

 

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No Group Fitness Class on Veteran’s Day
In observance of Veteran's Day, there will be no group fitness classes on Friday, November 11. All Rec Sports facilities will operate normal business hours.

 

Thanksgiving Holiday Hours
Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, the hours of your favorite Rec Sports facilities will change. Visit each facility page at http://recsports.osu.edu to see the hours.

 

Sweat to the Oldies with Richard Simmons!
Grab your headband and sweat to the oldies with Richard Simmons! On Wednesday, November 16, at 7 p.m., participate in a group fitness class led by the most energetic and revered fitness expert in the nation! After the class, Simmons will speak on managing a healthy lifestyle while in college and secret tips to young success. 

Tickets for the fitness class are available now at the Ohio Union Information Center and the RPAC Welcome Center with a BuckID. Bleacher seating also will be available for Ohio State students, staff, and faculty wanting to attend but not participate in the workout.

Tennis Center Winter Quarterly Reservation
Reserve your tennis time for winter quarter by participating in the Jesse Owens West Tennis Center (JOWTC) quarterly tennis draw on Tuesday, November 29, at 6 p.m. Visit http://recsports.osu.edu/facilities/jesse-owens-west-tennis-center-jowtc to download the contract (due November 29) and read the quarterly policies.

Thanks for Giving Swim Meet
As part of The Ohio State Swim Club's "Thanks for Giving" Fall Classic Swim Meet on Saturday and Sunday, November 19 - 20, the team is hosting its second annual food drive for the Mid-Ohio Food Bank. Last year the event raised 3,772 pounds of food in just two days.

The food drive begins on Monday, November 14, and will wrap up on Sunday, November 20 at the Thanks for Giving Fall Classic Swim Meet. Non-perishable food donations may be dropped off at the RPAC Welcome Center or the McCorkle Aquatic Pavilion lobby.

Bring at least two non-perishable food items on Sunday, November 20, to receive FREE admission to the swim meet at McCorkle Aquatic Pavilion. For more information, visit http://swimclub.osu.edu

Learn a New Skill at an Outdoor Adventure Center (OAC) Clinic
Belaying, Dutch oven cooking, kayak rolling, and rappelling…oh my! These are just some of the clinics the OAC is offering now until the end of autumn quarter. Dates, descriptions, and registration can be found at http://recsports.osu.edu/outdoor-recreation/adventure-trips-clinics-calendar

Battle Against Hunger
Every year, the Ohio State community participates in Battle Against Hunger, a food drive competition between Ohio State and Michigan. The goal of this competition is to collect more pounds of nonperishable items to donate to local food banks than Michigan.  The Battle Against Hunger takes place this year November 1 - 22.    Drop boxes will be available in the RPAC lobby.

Registration for Winter Community Programs Starts November 21

Community Programs’ registration will open on Monday, November 21.  The new Let’s Play Sports program offers basketball, soccer, aikido, gymnastics, tennis, yoga, and much more to all kids aged 3-14.  Check out http://www.recsports.osu.edu/community-programs/youth-family-programs/lets-play-sports for more information or go to http://www.recsports.osu.edu/community-programs to learn about birthday parties, Learn-to-Swim, camp, adapted recreation, adult instructional programming, and more!

 

Introduction to Kettlebells Clinic
Learn how to incorporate kettlebells into your routine at a free introductory clinic! Participants will learn about the history and mechanics, as well as proper techniques and exercises. The next clinics will be held in the RPAC Room B20 on Thursday, November 17, from 3:45 - 5 p.m.

 

Get Certified to Become a Personal Trainer
Help people reach their fitness goals by becoming a personal trainer! The Department of Recreational Sports and the World Instructor Training Schools offer personal training certification here on campus. The nine-week, hands on program takes place on Saturdays from January 7 - March 3, from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the RPAC. Registration opens November 7. For more information, visit http://recsports.osu.edu/fitness-wellness/personal-training/become-a-trainer

 

 

*************** 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 – Diane Jensen, jensen.8@osu.edu, 688-3988

Aquatic Center – Kurt Carmen, Carmen.7@osu.edu, 688-3587

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

Recreational Sports Learning – Brendan Greisberger, greisberger.5@osu.edu, 688-3297

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 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 MEDIA ALERT For Immediate Release:  November 10, 2011 For More Information: John Ivanic, (614) 645-6798 Web – Facebook – Twitter

 

Columbus City Council Holds

Third Quarter Financial Review

 

WHO:

Councilmember Priscilla R. Tyson

Finance Department Director Paul Rakosky

 

WHEN:

Thursday, November 17, 2011
5:00 pm

 

WHERE:

City Council Chambers

Columbus City Hall

90 West Broad Street

WHAT:

Councilmember Priscilla R. Tyson, chair of the Finance Committee, will hold a hearing to review the city's third quarter finances.   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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Media Alert

COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL MEDIA ALERT   For Immediate Release:  November 10, 2011   For More Information: John Ivanic, (614) 645-6798 Web – Facebook – Twitter

 

 

Columbus City Council Holds

Rate Adjustment Hearing

 

 

WHO:

Councilmember Eileen Y. Paley

 

WHEN:

Wednesday, November 16, 2011
5:00 pm

 

WHERE:

City Council Chambers

Columbus City Hall

90 West Broad Street

 

WHAT:

Councilmember Eileen Y. Paley, Chair of the Public Utilities Committee, will conduct a public meeting to discuss proposed 2012 water and sewer rates, the Low Income Discount Program, the Senior Citizen Discount as well as other related issues. Tatyana Arsh, P.E., Director of the Columbus Department of Public Utilities, and staff will present recommendations to the committee. 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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Meeting Highlights 11-7-11

COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING HIGHLIGHTS   For Immediate Release: November 7, 2011   For More Information: John Ivanic, (614) 645-6798 Web – Facebook – Twitter

 

NEW police crime lab: The Columbus Division of Police Crime Lab analyzes thousands of pieces of evidence through forensic science each year. Although the lab accepts requests for analysis from any Central Ohio law enforcement agency, 95 percent of analyses are performed for Columbus Police cases.  Public Safety Committee Chair Michelle M. Mills is sponsoring ordinance 1635-2011 to authorize the expenditure of $2 million from the Department of Public Safety’s Voted Bond fund for the planning and design of a new, larger facility on Woodrow Avenue.  Currently, the lab has 14 Forensic Scientists performing analysis for drug identification, firearms, forensic biology/DNA, latent fingerprint development and questioned documents. In 2010, the lab received 10,800 requests for analysis and 9,850 requests so far this year.  The new facility will be 30,000 sq ft and replace the current 6,300 sq ft facility on King Avenue.      

 

ENSURING CITY RECORDS AND DATA REMAIN SECURE:  The City of Columbus utilizes technology equipment each day to ensure the efficiency of daily city operations.  As the City updates this equipment or disposes of obsolete or worn out equipment, the secure removal and destruction of this equipment is necessary.  Administration Committee Chair A. Troy Miller is sponsoring ordinance 1772-2011 to authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract with Round2, an electronics recycler, for the secure removal and destruction of, or testing, sanitizing and return of used technology equipment as needed.   The contract will provide for the secure handling and tracking of equipment that may contain sensitive information, testing, sanitizing and return of equipment if desired, certification of wiping and/or destruction of equipment and the assurance that all items are 100% recycled with no waste going to landfills.

 

HELPING WORKING FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS: Instituted by Congress in 1975, The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a refundable federal income tax credit for low to moderate income working individuals and families. The Franklin County EITC Coalition is a group of nonprofit, business, community, labor, immigrant, and religious organizations and was created in 2002 to  encourage qualified working families to take advantage of the Earned Income Tax Credit and to provide free tax preparation services to those with a household income up to $50,000 per year.

Health, Housing and Human Services Committee Chair Hearcel F. Craig is sponsoring ordinance 1759-2011 to authorize the expenditure of $10,000 from the Emergency Human Services Fund for a grant agreement with the United Way of Central Ohio for the coordination of the 2011 tax season Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Program.   Since 2007, The Coalition helped income-eligible households complete and file 12,363 tax returns. These taxpayers have claimed over $14.8 million in refunds and benefited from an estimated $3 million in savings on tax preparation fees and loans.

 

BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT IN COLUMBUS:  Brownfield revitalization, which transforms vacant and abandoned properties into job-creating projects, continues to be a top priority for City Council’s economic development strategy.  Development Committee Chair Zachary M. Klein is sponsoring ordinance 00957-2011, which authorizes the expenditure of $68,300 for a grant agreement with Heapy Engineering for sustainable construction of office facilities at Heapy Engineering, 1800 Watermark Drive.  The grant award is pursuant to the Green Columbus Fund which was established in 2010.  The fund represents the City’s commitment to foster sustainable building through LEED certification and to foster sustainable Brownfield assessment and redevelopment. The program will produce economic, environmental and social benefits for Columbus and its residents.

 

IMPROVING CITY BUILDINGS:  Finance Committee Chair Priscilla R. Tyson is sponsoring ordinance 1794-2011 to authorize the expenditure of $201,000 for the replacement of the cooling tower at the city’s Carolyn Avenue facility.  The current cooling tower is leaking water and chemicals, leading to additional maintenance costs.   Failure to replace this unit in a timely manner could lead to the total failure of the unit and uncomfortable building temperatures for employees and visitors. The facility houses the city’s Department of Building and Zoning Services and Citywide Training and Development Center for employees. 

 

MAKING CITY STREETS SAFER: In an effort to promote pedestrian safety and expedite vehicular traffic flow, the City of Columbus is responsible for roadway pavement marking along the City’s roadway system.  Public Service Committee Chair Eileen Y. Paley is sponsoring ordinance 1731-2011 to authorize the expenditure of $405,941.00 from the Street and Highway Improvement Fund for the purchase of pavement marking materials and reflective glass spheres.  The marking materials will be used for lines to mark traffic lanes, turn arrows, and wording to describe the pattern of traffic for a specific lane such as ONLY (as in right turn only).  The reflective glass spheres are used on top of the pavement markings to make them reflective to be seen at night.

 

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