Reminder - Columbus City Council 2012 Community Meeting Schedule

COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL MEDIA RELEASE   For Immediate Release:  January 31, 2012   For More Information: John Ivanic, (614) 645-6798 Web – Facebook – Twitter

 

 

Columbus City Council 2012 Community Meeting Schedule

 

(Columbus)--The Columbus City Council will once again be holding a series of community meetings designed to give residents a chance to discuss any subject matter they choose, in an informal, one on one setting with City Councilmembers, their staff and key city department leaders.   These meetings will include a welcome and introduction by Council President Andrew J. Ginther and be held from 5:30-7:30 pm.  All meetings dates and times are subject to change.    

 

 

Wednesday February 1, 2012               Feddersen Community Center

3911 Dresden Street

Columbus, Ohio 43224

 

 

Thursday, February 23, 2012              Barack Community Center

580 E. Woodrow Avenue

Columbus, Ohio 43207

 

 

Tuesday, March 13, 2012          Douglas Community Center

1250 Windsor Avenue

Columbus, Ohio 43211

 

 

Tuesday, April 3, 2012                   Barnett Community Center

1184 Barnett Road

Columbus, Ohio 43227

 

 

Tuesday, May 15, 2012                    Westgate Community Center

455 S. Westgate Avenue

Columbus, Ohio 43204

 

 

Tuesday, June 12, 2012                   Martin Janis Senior Center

600 E. 11^th Avenue

Columbus, Ohio 43211

 

 

 

Tuesday, July 10, 2012                   King Arts Complex

867 Mount Vernon Avenue

Columbus, Ohio 43203

 

 

 

 

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{SPAM} Meeting Highlights 1-30-12

COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING HIGHLIGHTS   For Immediate Release: January 30, 2012   For More Information: John Ivanic, (614) 645-6798 Web – Facebook – Twitter

 

CITY Fleet Division to provide services to neighboring jurisdictions: In 2011, the city’s Fleet Division was ranked 3^rd by “100 Best Fleets in North America” and received the 2011 Government Green Fleet Award.  The Division provides state-of-the-art total fleet management and general maintenance repairs for all city vehicles and equipment.  Finance Chair Priscilla R. Tyson is sponsoring ordinance 0029-2012 to authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into an intergovernmental Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with various neighboring jurisdictions for the purpose of in-sourcing fleet management services.   Under the terms of the MOU, any participating entity may engage another entity to provide or receive fleet management services for minor or major repairs, preventive maintenance and related services.   The agreement will allow the City of Columbus to generate additional revenue for services performed on non-city vehicles.  The city’s Fleet Division received the Clean Fuels Ohio “Champions Award” for 2011 for its innovative thinking and progressive practices toward greening the city’s overall fleet.  

 

HELPING COMPLETE THE ALUM CREEK TRAIL-I-670 TO INNIS PARK PROJECT:  The city of Columbus is committed to providing residents with alternative means of non-motorized transportation through cycling and walking.   Recreation & Parks Committee Chair Zachary M. Klein is sponsoring two pieces of legislation that will help complete the Alum Creek Trail.  Ordinance 0074-2012 will authorize the expenditure of $49,500.00 from the Recreation & Parks Bond Fund to modify a contract for engineering services for additional permits and construction review services related to the construction of two sections of the trail and two alignment studies.  Ordinance 0081-2012 will authorize the expenditure of $343,643.62 from the Recreation & Parks Bond Fund for the Alum Creek Trail Extension Innis Park Project.  The work will consist of asphalt, concrete, carpentry, earthwork, landscaping, masonry, and other such work as may be necessary to complete the project.  The trail is a regional project which extends from Westerville to Three Creeks Park.  The project will provide trail connectivity from Innis Park to I-670 at Ohio Dominican University and connect two major city parks and three neighborhoods to the regional trail network.

 

PROVIDING YARD WASTE COLLECTION AND CURBSIDE RECYCLING FOR CITY 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 ordinance 0088-2012 to authorize the expenditure of $5.8 million for the first year of a five year contract with Rumpke of Ohio for yard waste and curbside recycling collection services for Columbus residents. The city currently provides single family households with weekly yard waste collection and will expand collection services to include curbside recycling pickup.    Street-side yard-waste collection service will be provided on a bi-weekly basis and recyclables collection will occur on alternating weeks at the same location where trash pickup occurs for more than 227,000 households.       

 

HELPING LOCAL MERCHANTS RECOVER MONEY due to bad checks:  The City Attorney’s Office has helped thousands of area merchants recover money owed to them as the result of the passing of bad checks.  The Check Resolution Program provides facilitators who work directly with the merchant and the check writer to resolve the matter before it enters the court system.  Public Safety & Judiciary Committee Chair Michelle M. Mills is sponsoring ordinance 2245-2011 to authorize the appropriation of $88,000 from the Check Resolution Fund.  The fund is generated by fees collected by the program and used to fund to salaries of the program coordinator and facilitators.  In 2011, the program diverted approximately 6, 373 cases from the court system and recovered close to $300,000 for area merchants.  

 

Offering hope to those in need:  The HOPWA program provides for the implementation of long-term comprehensive strategies for meeting the housing needs of low income persons with HIV/AIDS and their families. Ordinance 0052-2012, sponsored by Health, Housing & Human Services Committee Chair Hearcel F. Craig authorizes the appropriation of $630,000.00 from the General Government Grant Fund to fund the 2012 Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) program.  Eligible activities include providing housing information services; resource identification; acquisition, rehabilitation, conversion, lease, and repair of facilities to provide housing and services; new construction of housing units; project or tenant-based rental assistance; short-term rent, mortgage and utility payments; supportive services; technical assistance and administrative support. This program is entirely funded by HUD and will run through December 31, 2012. 

 

 

 

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E-News Bulletin - Stories and News from Columbus City Schools

n January 27, 2012 2012 Columbus Board of Education Front, l-r:  Hanifah Kambon; Carol L. Perkins, Pres.; and Ramona Reyes, Vice Pres. Second Row, l-r: Mike Wiles; Gary L. Baker II; W. Shawna Gibbs;  and Bryan O. Steward. Click here for scheduled meeting dates, podcasts and how to contact CCS Board of Education members. Stay Connected! Your school's website provides a wealth of information... Whether you're at home, at work, or halfway around the world, the CCS website, columbus.k12.oh.us, and  individual school websites, allow you to keep up-to-date with activities, access vital school announcements, resources, accomplishments and even to an event calendar. We invite you to visit often as we're constantly posting  the many great things happening in our dynamic schools and within the district! Mark Your Calendar!  KEY UPCOMING CCS DATES Jan. 31 - School Choice/Lottery Apps for High Schools due Feb. 1 - ES/MS School Fair at Ft. Hayes Feb. 1 & 16 - Career/Technical Education Fair Feb. 15 - NO SCHOOL - Staff Professional Development Day Feb. 20 - NO SCHOOL - Parent/Teacher Conferences Feb. 29 - ES/MS School Choice/Lottery Apps due For additional community announcements - click HERE We want to hear from you.   Please send your feedback and story ideas to: e-News@columbus.k12.oh.us Are you receiving a pass-along copy of   CCS eNews? To subscribe to our FREE newsletter Click here   or here to opt out.		Come See Us! Come Experience the Difference! You're invited to see for yourself the difference Columbus City Schools has to offer during our Come See Us Wednesdays Jan. 11 through Feb. 22. Students are taught by top-notch teachers, using challenging curricula, in safe and secure buildings. There is something for everyone in Columbus City Schools. You can also stop at the Elementary and Middle School Fair or the Career/Technical Education Fair on Feb. 1, at Ft. Hayes. Visit our Website for more details. Dominion MS Robotics Team Advances The Dominion Middle School Robotics Team advanced to the state-wide level of the First Lego League Robotics Tournament. The state competition takes place at the Nutter Center on the Wright State university Campus Feb. 4 - 5. CCS Teacher Recognized for Community Service Hamilton STEM Academy teacher Shawna Street and her class are using a "Bring Learning To Life" Service Learning Grant to visit St. Stephen's Community House and interact with Linden-area senior citizens. In addition to interacting, the students and seniors are learning - about each other and how to make healthy lifestyle choices. The Ohio State University staff newspaper, OnCampus, recently featured Streeter and her students in a story on healthy eating. Read the story here. District Schools Earn Math Honors FIRST IN MATH is an on-line learning tool proved to improve math scores. Students perform math skill games and "compete" against themselves and others. Correct answers earn stickers. The schools listed below each earned the FIRST IN MATH Family Link for having 100 active student players who each earned an average of 400 stickers. The family Link provides students' family members with an extra FIRST IN MATH User ID/Password so parents and siblings can get into the learning fun. 1.  Columbus Global Academy                 11. Eakin ES                 2.  Cranbrook ES                                 12. Indian Springs ES         3.  Ecole Kenwood French Immersion                 13. Clinton ES         4.  Gables ES                                 14. Yorktown MS                 5.  Columbus City Prep for Girls                15. Georgian Heights ES         6.  Winterset                                 16. Scottwood ES 7.  Siebert ES                                17. Wedgewood MS 8.  Alpine ES                                18. Parsons ES 9.  Woodward Park MS                        19. East Linden ES 10.Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys        20.  Starling MS Students at Woodward Park MS, Alpine ES and Gables ES have solved more than 1-Million FIRST IN MATH problems. Columbus Global Academy Receives FBI Award The Columbus Global Academy was recently named the recipient of the 2011 FBI Director's Community Leadership Award. Special Agent in Charge of the Cincinnati Division of the Federal bureau of Investigation (FBI) Edward Hanko made a surprise visit to the Global Academy to present the award to Principal Kimberly Normand. The Cincinnati Division of the FBI have partnered with the school for the past two years. The Global Academy is designed for recent immigrant and refugee students. Students at the school come from more 51 countries and speak 38 different languages. During their partnership, students have participated in a the FBI Teen Academy, learned about the work of Special Agents, seen evidence response and recovery techniques, learned about on-line safety and viewed a SWAT presentation. Principal Normand is scheduled to travel to Washington, D.C. in March for a formal ceremony at FBI Headquarters. Columbus Downtown HS Cafe is Open for Business Feeling hungry? The Downtown Cafe at the Columbus Downtown High School (CDHS) is now open Wednesdays and Thursdays during the school year. Offering a full line of appetizers, soup, salads, sandwiches and desserts; meals start at $4. Dine-in, carry-out and catering is available.
Columbus City  Schools | 270 East State Street | Columbus, Ohio 43215 | (614) 365-5000

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E-News Bulletin - Stories and News from Columbus City Schools

n January 27, 2012 2012 Columbus Board of Education Front, l-r:  Hanifah Kambon; Carol L. Perkins, Pres.; and Ramona Reyes, Vice Pres. Second Row, l-r: Mike Wiles; Gary L. Baker II; W. Shawna Gibbs;  and Bryan O. Steward. Click here for scheduled meeting dates, podcasts and how to contact CCS Board of Education members. Stay Connected! Your school's website provides a wealth of information... Whether you're at home, at work, or halfway around the world, the CCS website, columbus.k12.oh.us, and  individual school websites, allow you to keep up-to-date with activities, access vital school announcements, resources, accomplishments and even to an event calendar. We invite you to visit often as we're constantly posting  the many great things happening in our dynamic schools and within the district! Mark Your Calendar!  KEY UPCOMING CCS DATES Jan. 31 - School Choice/Lottery Apps for High Schools due Feb. 1 - ES/MS School Fair at Ft. Hayes Feb. 1 & 16 - Career/Technical Education Fair Feb. 15 - NO SCHOOL - Staff Professional Development Day Feb. 20 - NO SCHOOL - Parent/Teacher Conferences Feb. 29 - ES/MS School Choice/Lottery Apps due For additional community announcements - click HERE We want to hear from you.   Please send your feedback and story ideas to: e-News@columbus.k12.oh.us Are you receiving a pass-along copy of   CCS eNews? To subscribe to our FREE newsletter Click here   or here to opt out.		Come See Us! Come Experience the Difference! You're invited to see for yourself the difference Columbus City Schools has to offer during our Come See Us Wednesdays Jan. 11 through Feb. 22. Students are taught by top-notch teachers, using challenging curricula, in safe and secure buildings. There is something for everyone in Columbus City Schools. You can also stop at the Elementary and Middle School Fair or the Career/Technical Education Fair on Feb. 1, at Ft. Hayes. Visit our Website for more details. Dominion MS Robotics Team Advances The Dominion Middle School Robotics Team advanced to the state-wide level of the First Lego League Robotics Tournament. The state competition takes place at the Nutter Center on the Wright State university Campus Feb. 4 - 5. CCS Teacher Recognized for Community Service Hamilton STEM Academy teacher Shawna Street and her class are using a "Bring Learning To Life" Service Learning Grant to visit St. Stephen's Community House and interact with Linden-area senior citizens. In addition to interacting, the students and seniors are learning - about each other and how to make healthy lifestyle choices. The Ohio State University staff newspaper, OnCampus, recently featured Streeter and her students in a story on healthy eating. Read the story here. District Schools Earn Math Honors FIRST IN MATH is an on-line learning tool proved to improve math scores. Students perform math skill games and "compete" against themselves and others. Correct answers earn stickers. The schools listed below each earned the FIRST IN MATH Family Link for having 100 active student players who each earned an average of 400 stickers. The family Link provides students' family members with an extra FIRST IN MATH User ID/Password so parents and siblings can get into the learning fun. 1.  Columbus Global Academy                 11. Eakin ES                 2.  Cranbrook ES                                 12. Indian Springs ES         3.  Ecole Kenwood French Immersion                 13. Clinton ES         4.  Gables ES                                 14. Yorktown MS                 5.  Columbus City Prep for Girls                15. Georgian Heights ES         6.  Winterset                                 16. Scottwood ES 7.  Siebert ES                                17. Wedgewood MS 8.  Alpine ES                                18. Parsons ES 9.  Woodward Park MS                        19. East Linden ES 10.Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys        20.  Starling MS Students at Woodward Park MS, Alpine ES and Gables ES have solved more than 1-Million FIRST IN MATH problems. Columbus Global Academy Receives FBI Award The Columbus Global Academy was recently named the recipient of the 2011 FBI Director's Community Leadership Award. Special Agent in Charge of the Cincinnati Division of the Federal bureau of Investigation (FBI) Edward Hanko made a surprise visit to the Global Academy to present the award to Principal Kimberly Normand. The Cincinnati Division of the FBI have partnered with the school for the past two years. The Global Academy is designed for recent immigrant and refugee students. Students at the school come from more 51 countries and speak 38 different languages. During their partnership, students have participated in a the FBI Teen Academy, learned about the work of Special Agents, seen evidence response and recovery techniques, learned about on-line safety and viewed a SWAT presentation. Principal Normand is scheduled to travel to Washington, D.C. in March for a formal ceremony at FBI Headquarters. Columbus Downtown HS Cafe is Open for Business Feeling hungry? The Downtown Cafe at the Columbus Downtown High School (CDHS) is now open Wednesdays and Thursdays during the school year. Offering a full line of appetizers, soup, salads, sandwiches and desserts; meals start at $4. Dine-in, carry-out and catering is available.
Columbus City  Schools | 270 East State Street | Columbus, Ohio 43215 | (614) 365-5000

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Meeting Highlights 1-23-12

COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING HIGHLIGHTS   For Immediate Release: January 23, 2012   For More Information: John Ivanic, (614) 645-6798 Web – Facebook – Twitter

 

        KLEIN CONTINUES IMPROVEMENTS AT LOCAL PARKS: City parks continue to offer a wide range of recreational opportunities for area residents to enjoy. In order to keep the facilities in good condition, renovations are often needed.  Recreation & Parks Committee Chair Zachary M. Klein is sponsoring two pieces of legislation for improvements at three city parks.  Ordinance 2322-2011 will authorize the expenditure of $111,000.00 from the Voted Recreation and Parks Bond Fund for renovation of the Clintonville Park Project.  The project will include the demolition and replacement of pavers, new lighting, a water line, furnishings and landscaping.  Ordinance 2323-2011 will authorize the expenditure of $143,000 for improvements at Devonshire Park and the Meadows at Winchester Park.  Work will consist of the supply and installation of asphalt paving, concrete paving, site furnishings and park shelter.  The City of Columbus currently has 215 parks on over 10,000 acres.

 

SERVING FAMILIES AND PROMOTING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 appropriated $1 billion nationally, in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, to states and local governments to carry out eligible activities under the CDBG program. The program is administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and helps expand economic development and housing opportunities.  Health, Housing and Human Services Committee Chair, Hearcel F. Craig is sponsoring ordinance 0007-2012 to authorize the appropriation of $6.7 million in federal grant funds to various city divisions for the 2012 CDBG programs.  The programs include affordable housing opportunity, neighborhood and target area revitalization, economic development and economic opportunity and support services.   

 

Council HELPING PREVENT foreclosureS:  Public Safety & Judiciary Committee Chair Michelle M. Mills is sponsoring legislation that will aid Columbus residents who are facing a home foreclosure.  Ordinance 0045-2012 will authorize the Administrative and Presiding Judge of the Franklin County Municipal Court to accept and appropriate a $273,840 grant from Franklin County for the management of the Franklin County Foreclosure Mediation Project.  The program offers a 60-day extension for homeowners who have received notices of foreclosure and counselors who assist homeowners to communicate with the lending company and discuss affordable mortgage restructuring.  One of the unique aspects of this project is that the service is available before a homeowner is in a state of foreclosure, which can help them avoid expensive litigation proceedings and prevent the homeowner from losing their home. 

 

OPERATION SAFEWALKS:  Safe sidewalks that promote walkability and encourage a healthy lifestyle are important for neighborhoods throughout Columbus.  Public Service & Transportation Committee Chair Eileen Y. Paley is sponsoring ordinance 2320-2011 to authorize the expenditure of $620,450 from the Streets and Highways G.O. Bonds Fund for the Operation Safewalks – Joyce Avenue Phase 2 and Phase 3 projects.  Phase 2 will include improvements on Joyce Avenue from Twelfth Avenue to north of Seventeenth Avenue, Seventeenth Avenue between Joyce Avenue and west of Billiter Boulevard and from Joyce Avenue to Brentnell Avenue. Work will consist of curbing, sidewalk, an 8‑foot wide shared use path,  ADA curb ramps, signal upgrade work at Seventeenth Avenue and Joyce Avenue, storm sewer improvements, and street light relocation upgrade. The roadway shall be widened from its current two‑lane configuration to a three‑lane configuration. Phase 3 will include improvements on Joyce Avenue from north of Seventeenth Avenue to Kenmore Avenue and a full reconstruction and widening of the existing roadway to install an 8‑foot wide shared use path, a 6‑foot wide sidewalk, signal work at Maynard Avenue and Joyce Avenue and storm sewer upgrades.

 

2012 CITY BUDGET:  City Council will take the next formal step in passing the 2012 General Fund budget by amending Mayor Coleman’s proposal originally submitted in November.  Last week, Finance Committee Chair Priscilla R. Tyson announced a number of budget amendments that will strengthen neighborhoods and create jobs and economic development in Columbus.  Click here to read the media release from last Wednesday.  City Council is also committed to improving the quality of life in Columbus by preparing for possible budget cuts from the federal and state governments by placing $1-million in the 2013 Neighborhood Services Fund.  Budget carryover was achieved through cost savings, reduced spending and greater than estimated revenue. Per City Charter requirements, Council will amend the budget and then table the appropriations ordinances for one week. Council is expected to pass the budget at the January 30^th meeting. 

 

 

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Rec Sports Member Update Friday, January 20, 2012

 

Friday, January 20, 2012

1.       Rec Sports Facilities Closing at 10 p.m. today, Friday, January 20

2.       Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Rec Sports and OUAB

3.       Intramural Chess, Wrestling, and Bench Press Tournament

4.       SPDA 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament

5.       BuckeyeThon Flag Football Tournament

6.       Clothing for Columbus Drive

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Rec Sports Facilities Closing at 10 p.m. today, Friday, January 20
All Rec Sports facilities will close at 10 p.m. today, Friday, January 20, for an all staff event.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Rec Sports and OUAB
Looking for something to do for Valentine’s Day? Rec Sports and OUAB Grad/Prof are hosting a formal Valentine’s Ball Saturday, February 11, from 7 – 11 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.) at the Ohio Union Performance Hall. For just $10 per ticket for graduate and professional students or $15 per ticket for faculty and staff members, a memorable Valentine’s evening will be planned for you! Ticket prices include two drink tickets, full dinner and dessert, dancing, entertainment, and free on-site childcare. Tickets available Monday, January 23, at noon through DTIX at the Ohio Union. More information can be found at  http://recsports.osu.edu

Intramural Chess, Wrestling, and Bench Press Tournament
Show off your skills at the upcoming intramural chess, wrestling, and bench press tournaments. Registration for all tournaments takes place in the Intramural Office, located in the RPAC office suite behind Juice 2. Registration costs $5, and the first 40 to sign up receive a free T-shirt! Event information is listed below.

Tournament Information:
Chess: Sunday, January 22, 4 – 8 p.m., RPAC Dave Griner Room
(Registration deadline: Thursday, January 19)

Wrestling: Friday, January 27, 7 – 10 p.m., RPAC Multipurpose Room #1
(Registration deadline: Tuesday, January 24)

Bench Press: Sunday, January 29, 2  - 6 p.m., Jesse Owens North 
(Registration deadline: Thursday, January 26)

SPDA 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament
Compete in the Second Annual Student Professional Development Association (SPDA) 3-on-3 Tournament February 11, 2012, in the RPAC South Gym. Team entry fees are $30 and a cash prize will be awarded to the finalists in the men's and women's brackets. Register at the RPAC Welcome Center.

BuckeyeThon Flag Football Tournament
Grab your friends and enter the BuckeyeThon Flag Football Tournament on Saturday, January 28, at the Adventure Recreation Center (ARC). All proceeds benefit the hematology/oncology department at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, which treats all children regardless of a family’s ability to pay. The top team wins a grill! Register at http://go.osu.edu/btfootball

Clothing for Columbus Drive
Donate your warm clothes and coats to benefit local children and families. Drop off your items at any Rec Sports facility until Friday, January 27. All donated items will benefit the United Methodist Free Store. Presented by Mujeres Unidas and Rec Sports.

 

 

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*************** 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 – Zach Skinner, skinner.199@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 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 Public Service Committee Hearing

COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL MEDIA ALERT   For Immediate Release:  January 19, 2012   For More Information: John Ivanic, (614) 645-6798 Web – Facebook – Twitter

 

 

Columbus City Council Holds

Public Service Committee Hearing  

 

WHO:

Councilmember Eileen Y. Paley

Director Mark Kelsey, Department of Public Service

Randy Bowman, Division of Mobility Options

 

WHEN:

Wednesday, January 25, 2012
5:00 pm

 

WHERE:

City Council Chambers

Columbus City Hall

90 West Broad Street

 

WHAT:

Councilmember Eileen Y. Paley, chair of the Public Service Committee, will hold a public hearing to begin community discussions concerning potential revisions to current administrative rules and regulations regarding loading zones, residential district parking permits and on street handicap parking. Director of Public Service Mark Kelsey and Randy Bowman, Administrator of the Division of Mobility Options will present an overview of basic facts, regulations and status of potential changes under consideration to the administrative rules and regulations pertaining to various parking services and programs the City provides through the Department of Public Service. Public testimony will be accepted.  Speaker slips can be filled out the day of the hearing at City Hall beginning at 8 am.   Speaker slips will be accepted until 5 pm. The meeting will be broadcast live on CTV, Columbus’ government television channel 3 on local cable systems.

 

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Media Release - Columbus City Council Highlights Proposed Budget Amendments

COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL MEDIA RELEASE   For Immediate Release: January 18, 2012   For More Information: John Ivanic, (614) 645-6798 Web – Facebook – Twitter

 

Columbus City Council Highlights Proposed Budget Amendments

 

(Columbus) – Columbus City Council today highlighted their 2012 proposed budget amendments which focus on core city services that improve public safety, increase job opportunities and strengthen neighborhoods.  In addition, council announced their intention to set aside $1 million in available resources in addition to the savings included in Mayor Michael B. Coleman’s proposed budget.

 

In making their appropriations, City Council will utilize two existing funds, the Jobs Growth and Public Safety Initiative Funds, while creating a third, the Neighborhood Initiatives Fund, to align funding with key budget priorities. 

 

“The use of these funds will help City Council prioritize spending to have the greatest impact on Columbus neighborhoods,” said Priscilla R. Tyson, chair of the Finance Committee.  “The Neighborhood Services Fund, in particular, will help meet the needs of our residents like never before.”

 

The City of Columbus realized a carryover of approximately $2.79-million in general fund revenues from 2011.  This funding, combined with carryover revenue in the Cultural Services and Emergency Human Services Funds will allow Council to restore program funding reduced in previous budget cycles, provide limited funding for new initiatives which address community needs, and to preserve at least $1 million.

 

“We believe setting aside a portion of carryover revenue is a responsible decision given the uncertainty facing local governments today,” said Tyson.  “This builds on the Mayor and Council’s shared commitment to prepare for future budget challenges, and to restore the City’s Rainy Day Fund.

 

The Mayor’s proposed 2012 budget includes a $10 million set aside to mitigate anticipated state revenue cuts in 2013, while placing an additional $6.7 million in the City’s Budget Stabilization Fund. In 2011, Council opted to preserve approximately $2-million in carryover dollars, and asked the Mayor to cut an additional $1-million from his proposed budget.

 

Columbus City Council will hold a public hearing to address these budget amendments and related spending priorities, Thursday, January 19 at 5:30 pm in City Council Chambers.   Speaker slips may be filled out Thursday morning beginning at 8:00 am at the security desk at Front Street entrance to City Hall.   Speaker slips will be accepted until 6 pm and the meeting will be broadcast live on CTV, Columbus’ government channel 3 on local cable systems.

 

Highlights from City Council’s budget amendments include:

 

Councilmember Priscilla R. Tyson

 

$100,000 Workforce Development

 

During a recent public budget retreat, local economist Dr. Bill Lafayette told Councilmembers about the urgent need to train workers in not the only technical skills valued in today’s marketplace, but soft skills as well, such as communication, teamwork, and customer service.   This amendment will set aside dollars to invest in various job training and development programs to cultivate a stronger workforce in Columbus.

 

Councilmember Hearcel F. Craig 

 

$500,000 Human Services Contracts

 

The downturn in the economy has had a crippling effect on human service providers in Columbus at a time when the need for various services has skyrocketed.  This amendment of $500,000, offered by Hearcel F. Craig, will help these agencies continue their mission to provide health, housing, and human service programs to thousands of Columbus residents and families.  This funding is made possible thanks to money already in the City’s Emergency Human Services Fund and increases by 25% the overall City funding of social service agencies in the 2012 budget.   Click here for list of agencies and programs funded thanks to this amendment.

 

Councilmember A. Troy Miller 

 

$63,000 TechColumbus Funding

 

This budget amendment continues City Council’s commitment to growing small and high-tech jobs and businesses in Columbus.  Combined with $437,000 already provided in the Mayor’s budget, this $63,000 amendment will allow TechColumbus to secure a dollar for dollar matching grant from Ohio’s Third Frontier Program designed to launch and grow technology based companies in Columbus.

 

Councilmember Zach M. Klein 

 

$500,000 Graffiti Abatement Program

 

Graffiti is public safety and economic development issue that can be found in every community in Columbus.  When graffiti is allowed to remain on the side of a property, it says that the neighborhood is unsafe and a bad place to do business.  Last October, after numerous public meetings and hearings on the issue, Councilmember Klein, along with Councilmember Mills, announced they would seek funding for a graffiti abatement program to begin in 2012.  A combination of Community Development Block Grant dollars and general fund carryover will help launch this program which will be designed to assist residents and business owners quickly clean graffiti from their property.  

 

Councilmembers Eileen Y. Paley  & Michelle M. Mills

 

$380,000 Specialty Dockets

 

The Franklin County Municipal Court has a number of Specialty Dockets designed to rehabilitate the lives of non-violent offenders, helping to turn these men and women into productive members of the community at the lowest possible cost to taxpayers.   These specially designed courtrooms address the problems and meet the special needs of those involved in prostitution, addicted to drugs and alcohol, those who are mentally ill,  and veterans who have been arrested, while providing a wide range of social services and an alternative to traditional incarceration. 

 

Council President Andrew J. Ginther                                                                     

 

$313,000 Community Crime Patrol

 

For more than two decades, the Community Crime Patrol (CCP) has provided an extra level of safety and security for many Columbus neighborhoods.  CCP personnel are the eyes and ears of Columbus police officers, alerting police to suspicious behavior or when a crime has been committed.  During the years, the CCP have reported thousands of incidents and taken part in hundreds of arrests.  Also during this time, the group has taken on additional responsibilities while seeing funding cut in recent years.   This $313,000 amendment, offered by Council President Andrew J. Ginther, and supported by Safety Chair, Councilmember Michelle M. Mills, will restore the group’s funding to pre-income tax increase levels.

 

 

 

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