Media Alert - City Council Holds Hearing On Proposed Recycling Plan

COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL MEDIA ALERT   For Immediate Release:  November 22, 2011   For More Information: John Ivanic, (614) 645-6798 Web – Facebook – Twitter

 

 

Columbus City Council Holds

Hearing On Proposed Recycling Plan

 

WHO:

Councilmember Eileen Y. Paley

Columbus City Councilmembers

Representatives of Mayor Michael B. Coleman

 

WHEN:

Wednesday, November 30, 2011
5:00 pm

 

WHERE:

City Council Chambers

Columbus City Hall

90 West Broad Street

 

WHAT:

Councilmember Eileen Y. Paley, chair of the Public Service and Transportation Committee, will hold a public hearing on a proposal to begin a City supported curb side recycling program.   Public testimony will be accepted and the meeting that will be broadcast live on CTV, Columbus’ government television channel 3 on local cable systems.  Speaker slips are available at Columbus City Hall beginning at 8 am the morning of the hearing and will be accepted until 5:15 pm in Council Chambers. General rules of speaking before Council will apply.

 

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Rec Sports Member Update-November 22, 2011

 

Member Update

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

1.     Thanksgiving Holiday Hours

2.     Toys for Tots with Rec Sports

3.     Family Service Night

4.     Get Your Holiday Shopping Done with the Help of Drop (Off) and Shop

5.     Tennis Center Quarterly Reservation

6.     Registration Available for Winter Community Programs

7.     Facility Maintenance Update

 

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Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving!

 

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.

 

Family hours will be held at the following facilities:
Thursday, November 24: ARC, 1 – 5 p.m.

Friday, November 25: ARC, 1 – 5 p.m.; RPAC, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Saturday, November 26: ARC, 1 - 5 p.m.; RPAC 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Sunday, November 27: ARC, 8 a.m. – noon; RPAC 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

 

Toys for Tots with Rec Sports
Join Rec Sports in helping children this holiday season! Donate any new, unwrapped toy at the RPAC Welcome Center November 28 - December 1 for the Marines Toys for Tots Foundation. The goal is to collect 1,800 new toys. On Thursday, December 1, at 6 p.m., in the RPAC Amphitheatre, there will be a celebration event for anyone that donated a toy.

 

Family Service Night
Give back this holiday season and join Rec Sports's Community Programs in the RPAC Amphitheater on December 2 anytime between 6 and 8 p.m. for a night of service.

Families can enjoy holiday snacks while working together to create a banner for a local nursing home, write letters to our troops, and wrap gifts to be donated to a local school. Pre-registration is not required. 

Get Your Holiday Shopping Done with the Help of Drop (Off) and Shop
Let us entertain your children while you get your holiday shopping done! On December 4, between 1 and 5 p.m., Rec Sports's Community Programs will host its Drop and Shop Camp at the RPAC.

Drop-off and pick-up for this camp is flexible, but parents should still register their campers through the web site or in person at the Community Programs Office in the RPAC. The fee will be $26 for members and $32 for non-members. Register now at http://recsports.osu.edu/community-programs/register-for-community-programs

 

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.

Registration Available for Winter Community Programs

Community Programs' registration for winter programming is now available! 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!

 

Facility Maintenance Update
A new fitness floor will be installed at Jesse Owens South on December 12-16  he 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.

 

 

*************** 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 – 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 11-21-11

 

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

 

KEEPING DOWNTOWN SAFE FROM HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: Councilmember Michelle M. Mills, chair of the Public Safety & Judiciary Committee is sponsoring ordinance 1864-2011 to amend Sections 2551.06 and 2551.08 of the Columbus City Codes, to provide the Columbus Division of Police with enforcement powers to require trucks carrying hazardous materials to travel  Interstate 270 and to clarify the list of prohibited routes and the western boundary of the downtown area for the purpose of hazardous material transportation.  The amendment will also increase fines for drivers who are disobeying hazardous materials transportation law and require a mandatory court appearance for those putting the public at risk.

 

MAKING GOVERNMENT MORE EFFICIENT:  In an ongoing effort to make City government more efficient, save taxpayer dollars and help protect the environment, Administration Committee Chair A. Troy Miller is sponsoring ordinance 2049-2011 to authorize the expenditure of $20,136.00 from the General Permanent Improvement Fund for the purchase of tablet computers, accessories and software as part of the City’s eCouncil initiative.  Each week, the City Clerk’s Office produces over 4,000 pages of printed materials for Councilmembers to review legislation.  The purchase of these technology components will allow Council to significantly reduce the costs and dependence on resources associated with production of printed materials associated with the legislative process, improve office efficiency and maximize taxpayer dollars by paying for itself within 1 ½ years.

 

HONORING THE COLUMBUS METROPOLITAN LIBRARY: The Columbus Metropolitan Library has been serving residents of central Ohio for more than 125 years.  The library lends over seventeen million items and assists over eight million visitors each year. Councilmember Eileen Y. Paley will be introducing resolution 0311X-2011 to honor the Columbus Metropolitan Library for receiving the 2011 National Medal for Community Service from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.  The library was specifically recognized and honored for its Homework Help Centers, Ready to Read Corps and Job Help Centers.  The award is considered the nation’s highest honor for museums and libraries and follows numerous past honors including the Library of the Year Award in 2010, a #1 Hennen Ranking and Library Journal’s Five-Star Rating in 2009 and 2010.  The Columbus Metropolitan Library is the only library in the nation to receive all of these top awards.  

 

IMPROVING CITY BUILDINGS:  Finance Committee Chair Priscilla R. Tyson is sponsoring ordinance 1885-2011 to authorize the expenditure of $20,750.00 for the replacement of chilled water coils in the west side air handler at the Jerry Hammond Center, 1111 East Broad Street.  The work will include the disconnection of the insulation and piping coils, proper removal and disposal of coils, installation of three water coils and re-attached piping andre-insulate coils.  The facility houses the city’s Recreation and Parks and Technology Departments as well as the Community Relations Commission and the Central Ohio Workforce Investment Corporation (COWIC).   

 

RECOGNIZING NATIONAL HEALTH MONTH:  Preventive health care and healthy lifestyle choices can help prevent many avoidable illnesses and diseases.  The Ohio State University Medical Center is dedicated to the adoption of health care that is predictive, preventive, personalized and participatory (P4 Medicine).  Health, Housing & Human Services Committee Chair Hearcel F. Craig is sponsoring resolution 0320X-2011 to recognize the month of November 2011 as National Health Month and The Ohio State University for its leadership in promoting healthy lifestyle choices and preventive health care. P4 Medicine strives to adopt strategies that will transform health care so that it costs less, provides higher quality outcomes and yields better patient satisfaction.  Dr. Steven G. Gabbe, MD, Chief Executive Officer for The Ohio State University Medical Center will be attending to accept the resolution. 

 

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{SPAM} Media Release - City Council Expands eCouncil Initiative

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

 

City Council Expands eCouncil Initiative

(Columbus)--Columbus City Council continues to improve the way it does business, save taxpayer dollars and help protect the environment by spearheading efforts to move to a more paperless legislative process. Councilmember A. Troy Miller is sponsoring ordinance 2049-2011, which allows for the purchase of tablet computers and other related items and software, as part of the City’s eCouncil initiative.

“On a typical week, the City Clerk’s Office produces more than 4,000 pages of printed materials to support Councilmember’s review and assessment of legislative matters,” said Councilmember Miller. “The move to electronic distribution of these materials will significantly reduce the reliance on printed materials, while allowing staff to work in a more productive, positive business-transformation, manner.”

A number of city councils across the country have transitioned to electronic tablet distribution and review of legislation materials. An extensive study of the processes and procedures of these offices was conducted to develop a plan for Columbus. It is estimated that the real dollar savings of more than $20,000 resulting from the move to electronic distribution will surpass the cost of the project in approximately one year. Further cost savings will be realized from more than nine staff hours freed-up per week as a result of electronic distribution, and as additional office supplies and equipment, such as calendars, digital cameras and some desktop computers, transition to the tablet computers.

This project is part of the larger eCouncil initiative, which is being designed to provide more information to more people at lower costs to taxpayers. Earlier this year, Council announced the pending launch of its enhanced legislative website that allows residents to read and review archived ordinances and those current being considered by Council. Future enhancements include the ability for website users to view on-demand video of the reading, discussion and vote by Councilmember of specific legislation.

 

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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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