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Votes at a glance

- Approval of meeting minutes (Feb. 17, March 3 and March 10, 2025): Passed by voice vote.

- Ordinance 8-2025, 2025 Street and Sidewalk Maintenance Program (as amended): Passed by roll-call vote. Amendment approved to award base bid and four alternates to Strauser Paving; staff to execute contract and begin homeowner outreach for sidewalk-gap work.

- Ordinance 9-2025, 2025 Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements (capital appropriations): Passed by roll-call vote. Funding to support feasibility studies, master plan update, Olentangy Trail maintenance grant application, Karen Avenue bicycle lane/bike-box design and 315/161 interchange concept work.

- Ordinance 10-2025, Collective Bargaining Agreement with FOP Lodge 9 (2025–2027): Passed as amended by roll-call vote. Council inserted wage amounts per the memorandum and approved the agreement.

- Resolution 8-2025, Electric Aggregation Program Renewal: Adopted by voice vote. Council authorized a 12-month supply agreement with continuation of a 100% REC offset option and delegation to the city manager to sign a supply agreement consistent with the resolution criteria.

- Resolution 9-2025, Selection of Construction Manager at Risk for Outdoor Pool: Adopted by voice vote. Roselli Construction Company authorized to provide pre-construction services; later bond-issuance legislation and construction appropriation to be presented separately.

- Resolution 10-2025, Selection of Owner's Representative for Outdoor Pool: Adopted by voice vote. Williams Architects authorized as owner’s representative to review design and assist procurement.

- Resolution 11-2025, 2025 Community Grant Program: Adopted by voice vote. Council approved staff and committee recommendations allocating $42,000 across applicants from a total request pool of $58,100.

- Resolution 12-2025, Community Arts Programming Grant: Adopted by voice vote; at least two council members abstained due to board affiliations. The McConnell Arts Center’s recommendations (seven recipient organizations) were approved.

New legislation introduced for public hearing on 04/14/2025

- Ordinance 11-2025, Fire inspection fee schedule (public hearing set 04/14/2025).

- Ordinance 12-2025, Purchasing threshold amendment (public hearing set 04/14/2025).

Executive session and adjournment

Council recessed into executive session to confer with the city attorney on pending or imminent litigation and to discuss appointments. After returning to open session the council adjourned the meeting.

Notes: The meeting record identifies motions, movers and seconders for key amendments and shows roll-call tallies where recorded. Where specific dollar amounts or contract numbers were not read into the public record, items are described with the detail available from the staff presentations and the agenda packet.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Worthington OH, City Council Meeting March 17, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","A summary list of ordinances and resolutions acted on March 17, 2025, including outcomes and key notes for each item voted by the Worthington City Council.","taxTitle","Worthington City Council, Worthington, Franklin County, Ohio","taxId",72753,"location","Ohio","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6054210,"Worthington selects construction manager at risk and owner's representative for outdoor pool project",862,3248000,4110000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3338973-3561087d018aa9d96bee2c81c9ba9091&start=3248&end=4110","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3338973-3561087d018aa9d96bee2c81c9ba9091/thumbnail_3248000.jpg","/articles/6054210/Ohio/Worthington-selects-construction-manager-at-risk-and-owners-representative-for-outdoor-pool-project","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6054210-69d747dfe30a3cda17872488a4b7fca3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771213525&Signature=UcVISrLTIms8LYLcTYdEzhCVJKf6-cH5EpcKrOVtr2OKMvdVOlBRV75NL9m-s1v42DinsIBaTa6dZuWE4iPEI8rp5E4VTcGqAfjpM-RnN5IYadieCyX6MtU-f~vBed4UmRc230saaPATIqnzWOM~5ANd7smIGG0FT4Y5Ps9-KHdJ9-IOlyV9~5Y3wVZNVaNtsJF6s~7YfvCjMATwFooBoFzEDBbaEabaPqK51JBotpzHYkV5fkwPgsJbMmHMV5Go3Nrw2m7eN3Lp1INWNQR~O2iq5Kb1FBHbdD-qFkxSqKI-puOSE0gDUZK5YpIDAwilsw0gzOz~JMr8kREu~P2f4g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Worthington City Council on March 17 authorized two selections for the outdoor pool project: Roselli Construction Company for construction-manager-at-risk services and Williams Architects to serve as the city's owner's representative.

John Moorhead described a qualifications-based procurement that produced three interview finalists and a pricing/technical proposal phase. The selection committee recommended Roselli (spelled aloud during the meeting by firm representatives as \"Roselli\"); staff cited Roselli’s ongoing work on the Thomas Worthington High School natatorium as a reason the firm is well-positioned to manage a second pool project adjacent to that site. Toni Roselli and Capria Gross spoke briefly about their team’s experience and noted pre-construction work will emphasize alternate materials and tariff risks, scheduling coordination with the school site and minimizing disruption.

The council also approved a contract with Williams Architects to serve as the owner's representative; Nancy Weir, Williams’ Ohio regional manager, described Williams’ aquatics experience and said the firm has completed hundreds of pool projects and has local project experience with Columbus-area pools. City staff stressed that the resolutions authorized pre-construction services and that separate legislation for bond issuance and construction-phase appropriation will come to council later.

Both resolutions passed by voice vote. The city manager said Roselli will begin pre-construction coordination and that bond issuance and final construction appropriation will be brought to council in coming months.

Why it matters: adding a construction manager at risk and an owner’s representative accelerates the project’s pre-construction schedule, informs design choices to mitigate material/tariff risks, and positions the city to move quickly into the construction phase once financing and final design are completed.","Council authorized Roselli Construction Company as construction manager at risk and Williams Architects as the owner's representative for the new outdoor pool; pre-construction services will begin while bond issuance and construction-phase appropriation are planned later.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6054216,"Worthington renews 12-month electric aggregation plan, keeps 100% renewable offset option",1100,2050000,3150000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3338973-3561087d018aa9d96bee2c81c9ba9091&start=2050&end=3150","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3338973-3561087d018aa9d96bee2c81c9ba9091/thumbnail_2050000.jpg","/articles/6054216/Ohio/Worthington-renews-12-month-electric-aggregation-plan-keeps-100-renewable-offset-option","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6054216-93c4dd1f852c1719197957023e9f4540/orig.mp4?Expires=1771213525&Signature=kHFrvsEOYKZ1zZNFiGZDeTOQn1tUmBT9ycz4B2cqMIn4rUJ1ld8ItOxuOQQ~eC4dew8~nY-CpMqi7qs5SkD3UQZkfrZWqOyVouzXlKiCVXvNZXKnv~2ZCuahG1Fpxb-E6LIxrR4BDoMs4HecEmIjsZ6BJ75YY63jq5vQPWVdWVMs2cAMggMpvU1OvMFfbaznd-7All3j-oKp0dnK8-G3iqLygedV~EEUvuJJc9fIWHsSidrTQdEdoLz2b~xULZoIiz2~tYLB7IvfagiC469X0P90zToieJ4JfQ~hfCfrdXmgHmmvqNccNhIDoWhhPBdEmXHLuw-xM3L5gsBz5uVzQw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Worthington City Council voted March 17 to authorize the city manager to enter a 12-month electric supply agreement for the city’s residential and small-business electric aggregation program and to continue providing a 100% renewable energy certificate (REC) offset option.

City consultant Rich Shreyes (Energy Alliances) told council that since the program began six years ago the average enrolled resident has saved about $752 compared with the default utility rate and that the community-wide savings are roughly $3.5 million. He said a major upward pressure on near-term prices is the wholesale capacity component, which has risen sharply in recent auctions and is likely to remain elevated for one to three years; that factor led the consultant to recommend a one-year contract rather than a multi-year lock.

The resolution preserves consumer protections discussed at past meetings: no early-termination fee for participants who opt out, net-metering handling for customers with rooftop generation, and budget-billing options. Council also authorized the city manager to sign an agreement consistent with the resolution’s criteria rather than a single fixed price shown in the presentation, allowing staff to reflect market changes when executing the contract.

Council moved to adopt the resolution; Council Member Herman made the motion and Council Member Lloyd seconded. The resolution passed by voice vote.

Why it matters: rising capacity costs across the PJM region are increasing retail electric prices. The 12-month term gives the city flexibility to rebid sooner if market conditions improve while keeping a 100% REC option for residents who want a full renewable offset.","Council adopted a resolution authorizing a 12-month electric supply agreement under the city aggregation program, maintaining a 100% renewable energy certificate offset and an opt-out at no cost for residents.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6054221,"Council awards 2025 street and sidewalk maintenance contract to low bidder; four alternates added",522,1182000,1704000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3338973-3561087d018aa9d96bee2c81c9ba9091&start=1182&end=1704","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3338973-3561087d018aa9d96bee2c81c9ba9091/thumbnail_1182000.jpg","/articles/6054221/Ohio/Council-awards-2025-street-and-sidewalk-maintenance-contract-to-low-bidder-four-alternates-added","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6054221-add0dc7a7e4e926423d8692bb7d7af86/orig.mp4?Expires=1771213525&Signature=Wfoa3lgdkaKGCeVeZRTPy-cnijxftJb1Z~uIP8~tgHsD3YSFC1d8O-BC72bYWHHvuwj6v8A8Y5EAqRuMhaQQpJ2m86A3CeO9qv7qO1Xao2zYohCAVbjkuhvOMJMYZCx2ZGX5D70AR7ieEpuTcwr1qC-VFEe3A5kw6QHf93L9hlG2OhidptbQmqDFWHLLFOiwJk~EMiHXnssVJlAJcrDONcVTIazZNskj6ohFmy2lNpd97pun015LKuhOTkBifEDZdBsCe7CnXsi-2N4ElxEP8oo69rcQKLi2E273WC3Z2301I8~FZJxz56ksZjXSMh878yslSI8SPiWlyOEgaMProQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff told the Worthington City Council on March 17 that four competitive bids were received for the city’s annual street and sidewalk maintenance program and recommended awarding the base contract and all four alternates to Strauser Paving, the low bidder.

John Moorhead, city staff, said Strauser’s entry into asphalt manufacturing and lower bids in the Central Ohio market made it possible to add all four alternates while remaining under the city's budget and contingency. He said the city’s asphalt specifications follow Columbus standards and that production will be certified by Columbus inspectors before use in Worthington projects.

Council and staff also discussed the sidewalk-gap program. Moorhead said the pilot program that began around 2020 is now an official element of the street program: staff will notify homeowners with identified sidewalk gaps, explain options, and offer city construction at no cost to willing property owners. At the time of the meeting, three property owners were committed and that number had increased to four during the rollout.

Council approved a motion to amend the ordinance to name Strauser Paving as the contractor and then passed Ordinance 8-2025 as amended on a roll-call vote. The amendment motion was made by Council Member Herman and seconded by Council Pro Tem Paulsick; the roll call recorded unanimous \"yes\" votes from members present.

Why it matters: the award funds repair and maintenance work across the city and formally folds sidewalk-gap closures into the street program, which affects property owners on identified blocks and improves pedestrian connectivity.","Council amended and passed Ordinance 8-2025 to award the 2025 street and sidewalk maintenance contract to Strauser Paving as low bidder and to add four alternates; the sidewalk-gap program is now part of the city's street program.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6054227,"Worthington Bike-and-Ped Advisory Board outlines 2025 projects, asks council for continued support",946,84000,1030000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3338973-3561087d018aa9d96bee2c81c9ba9091&start=84&end=1030","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3338973-3561087d018aa9d96bee2c81c9ba9091/thumbnail_84000.jpg","/articles/6054227/Ohio/Worthington-Bike-and-Ped-Advisory-Board-outlines-2025-projects-asks-council-for-continued-support","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6054227-4aa9e54196591a08f6d47a88e17df8a3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771213525&Signature=GBO4TpY9w9XtG-vcdz2zBe0C6rO0wq7IMdAygKvs~rD02eukbxh0CCC7nhV6yw~qBeSyk3pgimFXt0GWh4KlhJ5gnn9E3wdmJD9Y4B8wn6LU-SKG4vL5NIuumsbBuWWDqhLwQ6uVLCC1SZ6bGJqaVROv6xgajZus8BiMB0Rda~tqUQeG4WIG2x7TIFvNcs5ouFzqELhN1eHuel5y91-iEjtEcU9zRWz1os0TobnhRkcq8lKVCZPYKg8gIwMLgkdf6o6Dkne0Cna~fgWNIGdT7MlDkB-Ghgx0N2hqYQS72MbooSIIDnMPCsiJXn7Z39AXDRf2pNAZs0n6Z2yMG5ae3g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Rebecca Green, a member of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board, told the Worthington City Council on March 17 that the board will focus in 2025 on filling sidewalk gaps, advancing bicycle boulevard pilot findings, trail maintenance and safety programs.

The board’s presentation summarized accomplishments since 2020 — rapid-flash beacon crosswalks, a sidewalk-gap pilot around Kilborn Recreational Park, a bicycle boulevard pilot in Colonial Hills, mapped bike-rack locations, feasibility work at the Five Points intersection in Colonial Hills and coordinated crossings with railroad partners at the Northeast Gateway — and listed priorities for the coming year, including implementation of bicycle boulevard recommendations, additional sidewalk gap projects, Olentangy Trail maintenance and design work on Karen Avenue where a waterline project will create an opportunity to add bicycle infrastructure.

City staff said the sidewalk-gap pilot has been folded into the city’s annual street program, and that staff reach out to property owners before construction to offer the city-built sidewalk at no cost and to discuss driveway/landscape adjustments. The board noted the 2024 \"Stroll & Roll\" safety event drew more than 100 participants and said it will expand outreach and social media communications in 2025.

Board members called attention to specific corridors where they want future work: Indianola/Colonial Hills (bicycle boulevard concepts), Worthington–Galena–Schrock area (a feasibility study to improve pedestrian connections near a COTA stop and Wilson Elementary School) and the 315/161 interchange (concept work to support future funding applications). The board also requested information about LinkUs and how that program might support future projects.

The presentation closed with an invitation for residents to attend board meetings and a reminder that many projects require coordination with partners such as ODOT and COTA.

Why it matters: the board’s recommended projects intersect with planned city capital work and may be funded through the capital improvements program; several items will require interagency coordination and later council action on appropriations.","The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board presented a summary of past projects and a list of recommended 2025 infrastructure and program items, including sidewalk-gap work, bicycle boulevards, Olentangy Trail maintenance and safe routes to school efforts.","actionData","errors"]

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