The Grove City Council on Aug. 5 approved an agreement with Halff Associates, Inc. for Phase 1 professional services related to a city project. The scope listed on the agenda includes plans and specifications, permitting, bidding, construction administration and observation, construction and materials testing, and grant administration. Councilmember Peggy Steed made the motion to approve; Councilmember Marty Dyer seconded. The vote was 4-0 in favor.

The meeting record does not specify the project name, contract value, or the funding source for the Halff agreement. The minutes also do not record substantive discussion or conditions attached to the motion. Staff in attendance at the meeting included Public Works Director Deric Douthit and City Manager Darren Cook; the minutes do not indicate who presented the item.

Because the minutes show no further details, the agreement’s schedule, budget impact and next administrative steps are not stated in the record. The approval authorizes the city to proceed with contracting Halff Associates under the described scope, subject to the terms of the agreement not listed in the minutes.