Media Alert - City Council Discusses Increased Medicaid Coverage

COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING ALERT   For Immediate Release: June 13, 2012   For More Information: John Ivanic, (614) 645-6798 Web – Facebook – Twitter

 

City Council Discusses Increased Medicaid Coverage

 

 

WHO:

Councilmember Priscilla R. Tyson

 

 

WHEN:

Tuesday, June 19, 2012

5:30 pm

 

 

WHERE:

Columbus City Council Chambers

90 West Broad Street

 

 

WHAT:

Councilmember Priscilla R. Tyson, chair of the Health and Human Services Committee, will host a hearing to inform the public of a new program at The Ohio State University’s Wexner Medical Center that will extend Medicaid-like coverage to uninsured residents who are not eligible for the federal program.  Assistant Columbus Public Health Commissioner Nancie Bechtel will attend the hearing, as will representatives from Ohio State’s Wexner Medical Center.     Public testimony will be accepted.  Anyone wishing to address City Council on this matter must fill out a speaker slip before 5:30 pm on the day of the hearing.  The meeting will broadcast live on CTV, Columbus

 

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{SPAM} Meeting Highlights 6-11-12

COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING HIGHLIGHTS   For Immediate Release: June 11, 2012   For More Information: John Ivanic, (614) 645-6798 Web – Facebook – Twitter

 

HELPING POLICE FIGHT GANGS IN COLUMBUS:  The Columbus Division of Police continues to aggressively fight gangs in Columbus and will receive additional help through a grant from the Department of Justice 2011 Anti-Gang Initiative.  The initiative is supporting a renewal of the on-going anti-gang prevention and enforcement projects.  Public Safety & Judiciary Committee Chair Michelle M. Mills is sponsoring ordinance 1018-2012 to accept $40,325.00 in grant funding.  The money will be used in a multi-faceted collaborative effort to identify, investigate and prosecute both the individual gang members and the infrastructure of their gangs.

 

MAINTAINING CITY COMPUTER SYSTEMS:  Councilmember A. Troy Miller, chair of the Technology Committee, is sponsoring ordinance 0930-2012 to authorize the expenditure of $128,390 from the Department of Technology’s information services fund to purchase VMWare ThinApp software from OARnet/OSU. The purchase will include software licensing, maintenance support and professional services needed to implement the application.  The ThinApp application allows the Department of Technology to virtualize applications on a server and stream them to city users from a central location.  This technology greatly increases the efficiency, deployment, and support of a citywide application and minimizes the need to install that application on each PC.  It also enables citywide applications to be updated within minutes, minimizing the number of Helpdesk tickets, and the requirement to have staff attend onsite to resolve software installation issues.

 

FEDERAL DOLLARS HELPING STABILIZE COLUMBUS NEIGHBORHOODS:  The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development awarded Columbus $23.2 million in the Neighborhood Stabilization Program 2 (NSP2).  The funds, included in the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act of 2009, continue to provide for the acquisition, rehabilitation, redevelopment, or demolition of foreclosed, abandoned and vacant properties.   Development Committee Chair Zach M. Klein is sponsoring ordinance 1137-2012 to authorize the expenditure of $373,123.38 from the General Government Grant Fund to modify and increase the NSP2 Consortium Agreement with the Campus Partners for Community Urban Redevelopment.  The city of Columbus is the Lead Applicant of the NSP2 Consortium which is an association of seven organizations and government entities formed for the purpose of applying for and implementing NSP2 funds. 

 

PROTECTING CITIZENS: Columbus Public Health is responsible for the long-term continuing health protection and terrorism preparedness for Central Ohio residents.  Health & Human Services Committee Chair Priscilla R. Tyson is sponsoring ordinance 1158-2012 to authorize the acceptance and appropriation of $108,126.00 of grant money from the Ohio Department of Health to fund the Public Health Emergency Preparedness program for the period of August 10, 2011 through August 9, 2012. The Public Health Emergency Preparedness program establishes the Franklin County/City of Columbus support network that would be required in the event of bioterrorism activity in the central region of the state of Ohio. 

 

IMPROVING SOUTHSIDE STREETS: Public Service & Transportation Committee Chair Eileen Y. Paley is sponsoring ordinance 0997-2012 to authorize the expenditure of $18,788,841.89 for the Arterial Street Rehabilitation – Alum Creek Drive Phase B SR104-Williams Road project.  The project includes the widening and reconstruction of just over two miles of Alum Creek Drive from SR104 to Williams Road, just under a half mile of Williams Road and approximately 850 feet of Watkins Road.  Work will consist of the installation of four miles of 8-foot wide shared use path/sidewalk on both sides of Alum Creek Drive, 6-foot wide sidewalks on both sides of the street, curb and gutter additions, a closed drainage system, street lighting and ADA wheelchair ramps at appropriate locations including intersection, service drives and driveways.  Pedestrian generators and destinations impacting the proposed project include older established residential neighborhoods, newer subdivisions, apartment homes, senior residential facilities, churches, schools, day care facilities, and neighborhood oriented retail shops including fast food restaurants and gas stations.  The project is a combined effort between the Department of Public Service and the Department of Public Utilities, Division of Power and Water.

 

HONORING THE HILLTOP KIWANIS CLUB: For over 65 years, the Hilltop Kiwanis Club has served the Hilltop community through its projects and donations. The club provides scholarships, vocational guidance to high school students, community beautification events, assistance to both the youth and the aging of the community and the development of community facilities. 

Councilmember Hearcel F. Craig is sponsoring resolution 0109X-2012 to honor and recognize the 65^th Anniversary of the Hilltop Kiwanis Club.  Since its inception, the organization has distributed more than $368,000 in scholarships to distinguished students and awarded 315 two and four-year scholarships and 12 in special fields ranging from music to the ministry.  

 

FOCUS ON NEIGHBORHOODS:  Continuing efforts to focus attention on the important role of neighborhood organizations, Council President Andrew J. Ginther is inviting a representative from a different area commission to offer a report to City Council.  Tonight, Stephanie Coe, chair of the Southwest Area Commission, will provide an update of neighborhood activities—as well as ask and answer questions before Council.  Columbus currently has 17 area commissions.

 

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Media Release - Mayor Coleman, Council President Ginther, Councilmember Klein Propose Domestic Partners Registry for City of Columbus

COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL MEDIA RELEASE   For Immediate Release: June 8, 2012   For More Information: John Ivanic, City Council, 645-6798 Dan Williamson, Mayor’s Office, 645-5300 Web – Facebook – Twitter

 

Mayor Coleman, Council President Ginther, Councilmember Klein Propose Domestic Partners Registry for City of Columbus

 

(Columbus)—Reaffirming their commitments to make Columbus the most inclusive and open city possible, Columbus Mayor Michael B. Coleman, City Council President Andrew J. Ginther and Development Committee Chair Councilmember Zach M. Klein announced a proposal that would establish a domestic partners registry. The voluntary registry, to be administered by the City Clerk, would allow unmarried couples regardless of sexual orientation to formally register their relationship, and ease access to certain basic rights.

 

“Columbus should offer an option for all our residents to have their committed relationships formally recognized and dignified,” Mayor Coleman said. “This proposed registry would increase access to basic rights such as hospital visitation and health insurance.”

 

A registry for unmarried couples would remove the administrative burden on businesses and public institutions to define and certify the existence a relationship. Verification is needed for matters such as health insurance, hospital visitation rights and authorization to pick up children after school.

 

“The creation of the Domestic Partners Registry underscores City Council’s belief that all residents should be treated fairly in the eyes of City government,” said Councilmember Klein.  “It is an important next step that reaffirms our commitment to civil rights and equality.”

 

To register, an unmarried couple would have to complete and file a Declaration of Domestic Partnership and meet the same requirements that currently exist to qualify for the City’s eligible dependent benefits. In November 2010, Columbus City Council approved the extension of employee benefits to certain eligible dependents including unmarried couples. Those wishing to document their committed relationship as a matter of record must meet the following requirements:

 

·         Is not currently married to or legally separated from another person either under statutory or common law; and

·         Share responsibility for each other’s common welfare; and

·         Is at least 18 years of age and mentally competent to consent to contract; and

·         Is financially interdependent, as demonstrated by a signed declaration of financial interdependence

The unmarried couple would not have to be a resident of Columbus, and a reasonable fee per registration would be established to cover the associated administrative costs.

 

“The city and other major central Ohio public and private employers already extend certain basic rights and benefits to all their employees, and the proposed registry will help ensure that all Columbus residents enjoy those same rights,” said Council President Ginther. “It’s the right thing to do, and supports our efforts to make Columbus as welcoming, inclusive and competitive as possible.”

 

Councilmember Klein and Council President Ginther hope to pass an ordinance to establish the Domestic Partner Registry prior to Council’s August recess.

 

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Meeting Alert - Please note corrected date - June 14, 2012

COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING ALERT   For Immediate Release: June 8, 2012   For More Information: John Ivanic, (614) 645-6798 Web – Facebook – Twitter

 

City Council Considers Licensing Code Changes

 

WHO:

Councilmember Michelle M. Mills

Public Safety Representatives

 

 

WHEN:

Thursday, June 14, 2012

5:00 pm

 

WHERE:

Columbus City Council Chambers

90 West Broad Street

 

WHAT:

 

Columbus City Councilmember Michelle M. Mills, chair of the Public Safety and Judiciary Committee, will hold a public hearing on proposed code changes regulating community markets and peddlers. The public meeting will provide a forum to explain and discuss the proposed legislation. The first piece of proposed legislation would create a new permit designed specifically for community markets that primarily sell handmade merchandise or farm products. The second would introduce updates to the existing peddler code regulating the sale of goods, merchandise, and wares in public spaces, changes that will increase public safety and security of residents and neighborhoods.

 

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Rec Sports Member Update - Friday, June 8, 2012

Friday, June 8, 2012

 

1.  Summer Membership Options

2.       Summer Group Fitness Schedule

3.       Volunteer at Special Olympics

4.       Summer Softball Slam

5.  Adventure Recreation Center Closures

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Summer Membership Options
Summer memberships are now available for purchase at the RPAC Welcome Center, and are valid through September 1. Student memberships cost $61.50 and include free group fitness and access to summer intramural sports, while faculty/staff rates are $82 with the option to purchase group fitness classes for $30 and the opportunity to participate in summer intramural sports. 

New for this year! If you have a friend, child, or roommate who doesn't attend Ohio State, or have a child coming home from college for the summer, they are eligible to purchase a summer student membership. Students must show a college ID to receive the opportunity.

Summer Group Fitness Schedule
The summer group fitness schedule has been posted. For $30, you can take your favorite classes all summer long! Try something new like cross training or an old favorite like ZUMBA®. Buy your pass at the RPAC Welcome Center.

Volunteer at Special Olympics

The Special Olympics Ohio Summer Games will be held here on Ohio State’s campus the weekend of June 22, 23, and 24! 

Meals for athletes and coaches will be served in the Recreation and Physical Activity Center (RPAC) Tom W. Davis Special Events Gymnasium again this year. Recreational Sports invites volunteers to help with this effort and share in the celebration of an inspirational group of men and women. 

If you are interested in volunteering, please email Andrea Hall and more specific information will follow.  

Summer Softball Slam
Sign up a team for the Summer Softball Slam, sponsored by the Buckeye Officials Association. All games are played at Fred Beekman Park June 17 - August 19. Game times range from 6:30 - 10:30 p.m. Each team is guaranteed 10 games. Cost is $400 per team. To register, contact buckeyeofficials.osu@gmail.com

Adventure Recreation Center Closures
The Adventure Recreation Center will have two maintenance projects that will force the closure of some areas within the building June 5 - 11. Learn more.

 

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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 – Kurt Schooley, schooley.13@osu.edu, 247-8430

Aquatic Center – Zach Skinner, skinner.199@osu.edu, 688-3587

Community Programs – Lindsay Bond, bond.217@osu.edu, 688-3693

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 – Bonnie Mitchell – mitchell.934@osu.edu, 247-6191

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 – Abigail Whaley, whaley.109@osu.edu, 247-1911

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 Alert - 6-14-12

COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING ALERT   For Immediate Release: June 7, 2012   For More Information: John Ivanic, (614) 645-6798 Web – Facebook – Twitter

 

City Council Considers Licensing Code Changes

 

WHO:

Councilmember Michelle M. Mills

Public Safety Representatives

 

 

WHEN:

Thursday, May 14, 2012

5:00 pm

 

WHERE:

Columbus City Council Chambers

90 West Broad Street

 

WHAT:

 

Columbus City Councilmember Michelle M. Mills, chair of the Public Safety and Judiciary Committee, will hold a public hearing on proposed code changes regulating community markets and peddlers. The public meeting will provide a forum to explain and discuss the proposed legislation. The first piece of proposed legislation would create a new permit designed specifically for community markets that primarily sell handmade merchandise or farm products. The second would introduce updates to the existing peddler code regulating the sale of goods, merchandise, and wares in public spaces, changes that will increase public safety and security of residents and neighborhoods.

 

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Meeting Alert - 6-13-12

COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING ALERT   For Immediate Release: June 6, 2012   For More Information: John Ivanic, (614) 645-6798 Web – Facebook – Twitter

 

City Council Considers Public Service Code Updates

WHO:

Councilmember Eileen Y. Paley

Public Service Representatives

 

WHEN:

Wednesday, June 13, 2012

5:00 pm

 

WHERE:

Columbus City Council Chambers

90 West Broad Street

 

WHAT:

Columbus City Councilmember Eileen Y. Paley, chair of the Public Service and Transportation Committee, will hold a public hearing to discuss two code updates being proposed by the Public Service Department.   The first will prohibit the parking of vehicles over a curb in the public right of way.  Many residents, specifically in the Hilltop area, have complained about ruts between the roadway and sidewalk that have been created by wheels; leading to water, trash and other debris being collected in the rut.    A presentation will highlight an educational campaign in neighborhoods and detail fines for car owners who park cars in the right of way.   A second piece of legislation to  be discussed will address obtaining a permit to use public sidewalks and right of ways for a non-commercial use.   The code change will mirror the use of City Hall property.  The meeting will be broadcast live on CTV, Columbus’ government television channel on local cable systems.

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