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Grandview Heights holds first readings on easement release, building-code updates and cooperative purchasing expansion
Summary
Council recorded first readings for an easement release at 1105 Ormsby Place, an update to the building and zoning code, and a change to allow cooperative purchasing for certain installations; staff said the easement appears unused and cooperative purchasing will not cover major road construction.
The Grandview Heights City Council on Monday held initial readings on three administrative items: a proposed release of a reserved public-utility easement for 1105 Ormsby Place, a comprehensive update to Chapter 13 of the codified ordinances to modernize building and zoning provisions, and an ordinance to expand the city’s use of cooperative purchasing for certain goods and installation services.
Director Maxwell described Ordinance 20 26-04 as a request to release a reserved interest for public-utility easements on Franklin County parcel 030-002387 (1105 Ormsby Place). Maxwell said the easement appears never to have been used and recommended releasing it to allow the property owner to move forward with constructing a home on the lot; council recorded the measure as a first reading and referred it to planning and administration for further review.
On Ordinance 20 26-05, Mayor Kearns said Director Halsey led a comprehensive review of the city’s building code and that many proposed changes are technical alignments with state or model codes, updates to fee structures, and streamlining measures. The council recorded that measure as a first reading and assigned it to the safety committee for additional consideration.
Director Miller explained Ordinance 20 26-06 would expand the city's ability to use cooperative purchasing contracts, including some installation work for replacement projects (for example, resurfacing a tennis court). Miller said the tool can save staff time because cooperative groups solicit bids and maintain pricing; he emphasized that the expansion does not cover large road or major infrastructure projects but could cover replacement and installation of park amenities. Council members asked clarifying questions about the scope (goods versus services), example use cases, and how site-specific infrastructure needs could change costs.
All three measures were formally recorded as first readings; no final votes were taken. Staff said follow-up will provide detailed cost estimates and any technical clarifications before a future ordinance hearing.
