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North College Hill council rejects emergency contract to stabilize 1500 West Galbraith building
Summary
By a 4–3 vote the North College Hill City Council declined to adopt Resolution 12 20 25, an emergency stabilization contract with RWB Properties; council members disagreed over ARPA eligibility, scope (partial demolition vs. stabilization) and contract timing. Mayor Nichols scheduled a town hall for Sept. 29.
North College Hill City Council voted 4–3 on Sept. 15 to reject Resolution 12 20 25, a proposed emergency contract with RWB Properties & Construction to stabilize the city-owned 1500 West Galbraith building. Councilmember Erica Chichester moved to adopt the resolution; Councilmember Wilson seconded. The motion failed (No votes: Orme, Gaston, Alexander, Davis; Yes votes: Chichester, Wilson, Underwood).
The legislation sought approval to award a stabilization contract and declared an “urgent necessity” under Ohio Revised Code section 735.051, allowing the administration to proceed without a full competitive bid process. Supporters argued the building presented an operational and safety hazard and that delaying action risked losing $485,000 in encumbered ARPA funds. “If we do not move on step 1, you cannot get to step 2,” Councilmember Wilson said,…
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