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Council authorized an appropriation of $1,378,096 from the health special revenue fund to cover Columbus Public Health personnel costs that had been paid from exhausted ARPA dollars. The ordinance lists staff positions supported by this funding, including youth programming and family engagement staff, a VOICE staff member and a care coalition staff member.

Council also approved a grant agreement with the Clintonville/Beachwood Community Resource Center (CRC) to support its family services program and Choice food pantry. CRC Executive Director Stephanie Baker addressed council and described program volume: the CRC reported 29,000 food pantry visits in 2024 (up from 10,000 in 2018) and more than 16,000 visits so far in the year, serving more than 10,000 people. The council moved to appropriate neighborhood initiative funds to support CRC’s family services work and declared the ordinance an emergency to get funds into operation quickly.

In a related action, council approved a grant agreement with Choice Network Inc. to support its Just Choice family-planning and assistance programming; the ordinance described targets for the upcoming year including services for 25 families, case management for 350 clients, and supports intended to prevent children entering foster care. The ordinance was amended on the floor and then passed.

All items in the committee passed on roll call; no opponents spoke on the record during committee discussion.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Columbus City Council Meeting (7/14/25)","oneSentenceSummary","Columbus City Council approved an appropriation to cover public health staff costs previously funded by ARPA and awarded neighborhood initiative grants to Clintonville CRC and Choice Network to support food pantry and family-planning programs.","taxTitle","Columbus City Council, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio","taxId",75950,"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},6518748,"Council approves affordable-housing preservation and new developments including purchase of Tivoli Apartments",424,4408000,4832000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5386446-3b883a7f6d47fb720cd98c14ff325642&start=4408&end=4832","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5386446-3b883a7f6d47fb720cd98c14ff325642/thumbnail_4408000.jpg","/articles/6518748/Ohio/Council-approves-affordable-housing-preservation-and-new-developments-including-purchase-of-Tivoli-Apartments","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6518748-639d24f35992a5615d357bc6b6969edb/orig.mp4?Expires=1771173471&Signature=TUYUp439TMhDibaNZgrGO8loWRjQeQeHK7xaPSz41KAxMry8PduLLlgZWGgMuXPvStKu6u-qW775KeQ9E6VuOhNl5pUXtI9oMzH34nbvMVD7LzINfeYicHaR2unYR97292-Egmg~8NbWdQ8pJKlZHI343vUu9iQPatbVMNbjSdyv2PfHg6N4K~kQ65yNvdZwA5ArdZraZpu6sSuQyrIcoVmeyb4XxhAXFWBvVrkrDvLnRelZ9~EY6FK1VM98i~DQwbIB3RJK5vUbtJzpTTXS4tiuzjoM5QDCUBr3r9~WB5LKirQApf9~qSiZAdJyb1gqWuVfFqy33QyTMTVt9c~IUg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Columbus City Council approved multiple housing measures aimed at preserving and creating affordable units.

The council authorized an appropriation of up to $2,250,000 from the Affordable Housing Bond Fund for the acquisition and preservation of Tivoli Apartments in Harrison West. According to the record, the 88-unit property will be redeveloped with rents restricted to no more than 60% of area median income; council members described the action as preservation in a walkable neighborhood near downtown and public transit. The ordinance includes reimbursement authority for expenditures incurred before establishment of a purchase order.

Council also approved forgiveness of principal and accrued interest on a home loan held by KHK/CHP Kimberly Inc. (Homeport/Columbus Housing Partnership) totaling approximately $2,120,000 to enable refinancing and to preserve affordability with monitoring by the Ohio Housing Finance Agency for an additional 30 years.

Separately, the council approved a $2,020,000 grant agreement with Reserve at Maryland Avenue LLC to support development of 84 income-restricted units on the East Side. The project will use modular construction through Connect Housing Blocks, a local modular manufacturer; council members noted factory-built units can reduce waste and shorten construction timelines.

Each housing ordinance passed on roll call during the housing, homeless and building committee portion of the meeting.","Council authorized up to $2.25 million in affordable housing bond funds to acquire and preserve Tivoli Apartments as income-restricted housing, approved a $2.02 million subsidy for a new 84-unit income-restricted development using modular construction, and approved loan forgiveness to enable refinancing for a Homeport preservation project.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6518753,"Council approves major water and sewer contracts; some projects contingent on state loan approvals",0,4200000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5386446-3b883a7f6d47fb720cd98c14ff325642&start=4200&end=4200","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5386446-3b883a7f6d47fb720cd98c14ff325642/thumbnail_4200000.jpg","/articles/6518753/Ohio/Council-approves-major-water-and-sewer-contracts-some-projects-contingent-on-state-loan-approvals","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6518753-fb7958c8a2dd042b21494ce333c84e9c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771173471&Signature=nXcmps6Q-wIc9tDj3G44e9Z7YWV2vLbbuFfv3bCAlTs1Ia4jHRMIlt8F1wigEoS7I-2Iqctu-J96PR12dzUTSJ~vqE7wb93FYUpflUxAEUeLwJ4p9-w9idxhETLac6mkZ0b2u3WD44-sYLNuy8voePfmHR~JS7JQ5C200dD0wgGmxKTiOiPCzXpCLR2AG8OvHHa5feqtKdfq0VxmN0kFbr27hPKkuoElQNUlJgPzUosWJbRbgygjcFcM10qYWVscUapPosft~TFaGpI1XT1oAnBoUSm1yqKuZejvX~DwsX1oEJvKwSVflmuOm9gZT-nrkUofBewg5y6MgYEJN2NlIQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Columbus City Council approved a slate of Public Utilities ordinances authorizing construction contracts, contract modifications and funding appropriations for water and sanitary sewer system improvements.

Key approvals include: a Bloomfield Drive area waterline improvements construction contract (ordinance 1679-2025) with an authorized expenditure up to $7,039,259.81; a contract modification for construction administration services related to water supply projects (ordinance 1670-2025) and a separate contract for granular activated carbon (GAC) improvements at the Dublin Road Water Plant (ordinance 1580-2025) intended to add PFAS-removal capability and position the plant for future regulatory requirements (up to $2,999,857.30 authorized). Several water and sewer ordinances were contingent on loan approvals from the Ohio Water Development Authority (OWDA), which staff said are expected in the coming months.

The council also authorized the Blueprint Hilltop 1 Palmetto Westgate lateral lining project (ordinance 1713-2025) with an estimated expenditure up to $6,826,847.22 from sanitary revolving loan and bond funds; the ordinance notes the project will rehabilitate sanitary laterals and help the wastewater collection system convey flows for a 10-year storm event in compliance with an EPA consent order. Additional items included contracts for water main repairs, janitorial services for utility facilities, and a lead service line replacement pilot tied to an H2Ohio grant that requires milestone spending.

Several ordinances were explicitly made contingent upon OWDA loan approval and include appropriation amendments to capital improvement budgets. Council members repeatedly noted the public-health rationale for projects that remove lead service lines and add PFAS treatment capacity.","The council approved multiple Public Utilities contracts and contract modifications — including Bloomfield Drive waterline replacements, Dublin Road granular activated carbon upgrades for PFAS, and Blueprint Hilltop lateral lining — with several ordinances contingent on Ohio Water Development Authority loan approvals.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6518759,"Council moves forward multiple street-safety and resurfacing projects including Indianola Avenue and Livingston Avenue work",498,330000,828000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5386446-3b883a7f6d47fb720cd98c14ff325642&start=330&end=828","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5386446-3b883a7f6d47fb720cd98c14ff325642/thumbnail_330000.jpg","/articles/6518759/Ohio/Council-moves-forward-multiple-street-safety-and-resurfacing-projects-including-Indianola-Avenue-and-Livingston-Avenue-work","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6518759-4dd9be532efffe279557f1c620e153a9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771173471&Signature=gEBtC1rGa-CcHlK~wEJN~x2GxS0YmfDwjTKlOsmcPcFS6E4-rdVs3zDi5gAu8AnPL4TPtb7lVe0~hE3IjUotXGgEMPwP05cxuQLIIK9RYW1MPvQzBZZIIBHzugPbwkZmuBJ-a5k4Y7yS~MQYulWGW-WY~225pH0FQ8VtPy6RtRWjqPm~Qq~LIhPi~42Awbvz5refd~EjFkCNX3NCHtf-k6kIfHaDvNJqYH~E6Qzj9i4cebdlZBBMEtBevxZW-S03ehj~OnVoL~367tiohDLa~VURrjnB90zRg5Fg5BFtazdbcl9JvmIHWGkH7u32OBJBGs3wruf4P6K7stXrCP~sWA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Columbus City Council approved multiple ordinances in the Public Service and Transportation Committee to fund resurfacing, bike and pedestrian safety improvements, right-of-way acquisition and equipment purchases.

Council authorized contracts and appropriations for the Indianola Avenue resurfacing and urban paving project (from Hudson to Oakland Park Avenue) including curb, sidewalk and ADA ramp work, curb extensions, stormwater improvements and bike lanes in both directions. The ordinance authorized up to $2,115,416.28 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund and the Federal Transportation Grants Fund and set an estimated notice-to-proceed date in late July.

Council also approved funding for the Livingston Avenue project (Eighteenth Street to Nelson Road), including a $1,000,000 appropriation to allow the city attorney’s real estate division to acquire additional rights of way necessary to complete the project. Council members described the project as resulting from a city safety study with a resident steering committee; the work will include lane reallocations, sidewalk and safety improvements and was informed by a market study to support corridor revitalization.

Additional approved items included the North Fourth Street and East Fifth Avenue bike and safety improvements (authorized expenditure up to $2,102,730.19) that will install protected bike lanes adjacent to parking buffers, pedestrian islands and relocated crossing signals; and a multi-phase improvements package for the U.S. 161 corridor, including pedestrian and bike facilities, traffic signals, pavement work and three roundabouts, supported by a contract modification up to $1,100,000 to finalize design prior to construction.

The committee also authorized the purchase of a replacement skid steer for routine street and bike lane maintenance (up to $68,409.30) and directed staff that these projects emphasize Vision Zero safety goals and extensive public outreach with local businesses and residents. Each ordinance was moved, roll-called and passed.","City council approved several public service ordinances to fund resurfacing, bike lanes and right-of-way acquisitions on Indianola Avenue, Livingston Avenue and other corridors, and authorized equipment purchases for street maintenance.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":91,"_43":114,"_45":114,"_47":115,"_49":116,"_51":117,"_53":118,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":119,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":120,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6518764,"Council approves 75% tax abatement for planned industrial development at 1489 Rural Road",3330000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5386446-3b883a7f6d47fb720cd98c14ff325642&start=3330&end=3330","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5386446-3b883a7f6d47fb720cd98c14ff325642/thumbnail_3330000.jpg","/articles/6518764/Ohio/Council-approves-75-tax-abatement-for-planned-industrial-development-at-1489-Rural-Road","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6518764-c4b16a5bdcc5de890b1fb4c3854de257/orig.mp4?Expires=1771173471&Signature=CfDRTatq3aF6czQI~8k~Eh23Xxc0lTvx1N9fv0A9k8LIE1D5Qm07UV34lHtnlFrfqWwCzdAqbmpoNWzcX5lw8joENen1lBsYibQv6VHA6G1tqNoJJe5s8Vojqn5EXCVr2oAePbyJsNHD~1yV3p~EVqwLJw47nU0A0k478eRf1Sx7NHyW361R0Y~3O68o~3uO3WUy28AG-TcIEhjUBxdzG2a618etj9NQE66FeYt9LO3TAkDxG1bwtc7qsVSpqWy381ulwELXbFfuqoY65fY2oCsKTfKrbBBJSnmOhgRrVT6LYges63qnKbby4tcZh112dVlytthLV05grzfm7-tgdw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Columbus City Council on second reading approved an agreement that authorizes the director of the Department of Development to enter into a community reinvestment area (CRA) agreement with 1489 Rural Holdings LLC that provides a 75% property tax abatement for 15 consecutive years for real property improvements at 1489 Rural Road.

Council members described the project as a proactive industrial development with a proposed total investment of approximately $30,000,000 and an anticipated building of about 300,000 square feet. The legislation notes the developer expects the project to create 10 net new full-time permanent positions; the council record describes that job figure as a placeholder because no tenant had been identified at the time of the vote.

City staff told council that 1489 Rural Holdings LLC is a subsidiary of a U.S.-based real estate firm and that the company has managed two other proactive warehouse developments in the area. The Department of Development recommended designating the site in the Rickenbacker Community Reinvestment Area and granting the requested 75% abatement over 15 years.

Council members also noted the parcel sits near other jurisdictions (Groveport and Obetz) and said keeping the property in Columbus preserves the city's potential tax and job benefits. The legislation record referenced continued payments to Columbus City Schools and additional estimated revenue over the life of the abatement; the transcript figures provided were unclear and specific dollar amounts were not specified in the council record presented at the meeting.

The ordinance was moved and seconded on the floor, the roll was called and the item passed. The legislation was removed from the consent agenda to be read on second reading and adopted the same evening.

Votes at the roll call were recorded in the meeting transcript and the clerk announced the ordinance as passed.","Columbus City Council approved a community reinvestment area agreement granting 75% property tax abatement for 15 years to 1489 Rural Holdings LLC for a proposed proactive industrial development at 1489 Rural Road, citing a roughly $30 million planned investment and placeholder job estimates.","actionData","errors"]

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Council funds public-health staffing and community food and family services grants

Council approves affordable-housing preservation and new developments including purchase of Tivoli Apartments

Council approves major water and sewer contracts; some projects contingent on state loan approvals

Council moves forward multiple street-safety and resurfacing projects including Indianola Avenue and Livingston Avenue work

Council approves 75% tax abatement for planned industrial development at 1489 Rural Road