Votes at a glance: Franklin County Board of Commissioners, Oct. 14, 2025

At its Oct. 14, 2025 session the Franklin County Board of Commissioners approved a series of resolutions covering contracts, appropriations, procurement and appointments. Below are the key adopted items and the outcome for each resolution as recorded on the public meeting record.

- Resolution 74925: Authorize contract with Center for Empowering Education for emotional and mental well-being workshops for court staff; amount $12,008.80. Adopted (roll call: yes).

- Resolution 75025: Authorize contract with Heart of Job Foundation for a media arts program for at-risk youth ages 14—18; amount $44,931.25. Adopted (roll call: yes). Participation limited to court-involved youth/program referrals.

- Resolution 76925: Authorize contract with Buckeye Linen Service Inc. for linen and laundry services at the Franklin County Juvenile Intervention Center for the remainder of the year; amount $15,700. Adopted (roll call: yes). Staff said the contract was needed after the previous vendor abruptly vacated.

- Resolution 75125: Authorize county administrator to enter into rental agreements to host informal property value reviews across Franklin County in 2026 (auditor explained statutory reappraisal/triennial update requirement). Adopted (roll call: yes).

- Resolution 75225: Authorize contract with Personnel Research and Development Corporation (PRADCO) for employee assessment services for the Clerk of Courts; amount not to exceed $11,750 (through 12/31/2025, with a possible 90-day extension). Adopted (roll call: yes).

- Resolution 75325: Authorize novation agreement with GovHost LLC to continue provision, licensing and maintenance of the county jail management system after vendor acquisition; adopted (roll call: yes).

- Resolution 75425: Authorize contract with MAPSIS Inc. for support and maintenance of the Treasurer's FAX application for up to $120,000 for six months. Adopted (roll call: yes).

- Resolution 75525: Authorize contract modification/extension with Poppell Co. for a digital community outreach solution used by Public Health; amount $4,320. Adopted (roll call: yes).

- Resolution 75625: Authorize purchase of the Predictive Index talent optimization and assessment tool to support staff development in the coroner's office; amount $19,900. Adopted (roll call: yes).

- Resolution 75725: Resolution supporting Cybersecurity Awareness Month and recognizing the county's new chief information security officer; adopted (roll call: yes).

- Resolution 75825: Authorize supplemental appropriations to support operation of the animal shelter driven by rising costs for food and emergency animal care; amount not specified in the presentation. Adopted (roll call: yes).

- Resolution 75925: (Also discussed separately) County's formal objection to the City of Dublin's proposed Bridge Park J block Phase 1 and Phase 2 TIFs; adopted (roll call: yes).

- Resolution 76025: Authorize $1,350,000 Magnet Fund development agreement to support Ares Lofts (315 affordable housing units) in Whitehall. Adopted (roll call: yes).

- Resolution 76125: Authorize amendment with Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) for home repair program services; additional $350,000 in CDBG funds, total not to exceed $1,523,002.11; term extended to 06/30/2026. Adopted (roll call: yes).

- Resolution 76525: Approve 81 county purchase orders totaling $1,875,039.79 (auditor precertified funds). Adopted (roll call: yes).

- Resolution 76625: Accept offer from City of Columbus to acquire two small parcels for Mount Vernon Avenue improvements; total compensation $12,383; approve purchase contract and quitclaim deed. Adopted (roll call: yes).

- Resolution 76725: Appoint Jonathan Purple to the Franklin County Community Based Correctional Facility Governing Board for a three-year term (expires 10/31/2028). Adopted (roll call: yes).

- Resolution 76825: Adopt resolution to convene into executive session to consider personnel matters and to consult with legal counsel on pending or imminent litigation; adopted (roll call: yes).

Ending: Most items passed with unanimous roll-call votes as recorded in the meeting transcript; where additional information was requested (developer history, animal shelter supplemental amount, coordination of home repair funds) staff committed to follow up.