general session of the Franklin County
Board of Commissioners. Um, if you are
if you have a uh device, if you would
please u mute it. Um,
and we will begin this morning's session
with the pledge of allegiance led by
Commissioner Boyce.
I pledge algiance to the flag of the
United States of America and to the
republic for which it stands one nation
indivisible with liberty and justice for
all.
>> All right.
Today we are pleased to welcome
representatives of the Mary Makers Club
Incorporated as they celebrate 100 years
of fellowship, leadership, and service.
Um,
since 1926, the club has made a lasting
impact on Columbus through mentorship,
scholarship, and civic engagement,
strengthening our community for
generations. Uh, please join us in
welcoming President uh Dr. George
Barnett, along with uh Bo Chilton,
Marvin Clayton, Diala Wilkerson,
uh Kenneth Johnson, Andre Young, and
Richard Blunt.
Yeah. Yes. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Uh
gather around, guys.
Uh on behalf of the Mary Makers Club, uh
we really want to thank uh Franklin
County for supporting us as we celebrate
our 100year uh centennial anniversary.
Uh the Mary Makers Club was founded in
1926
out of the ecstasies of those times by
some young men who had graduated from
East High School here in Columbus and
formed a private social club for the
well-being of the community as well as
themselves. We are now upon our 100year
anniversary.
Our organization is limited to just 35
members. So to be able to survive a
hundred years with just 35 men is truly
a uh a feat. Along with this, we have
started our uh campaign for March to the
million where over five or six years
ago, we decided that to support the
community, we had developed scholarships
at various uh colleges, Ohio State,
Columbus Community of Art and Design as
well as Columbus State to endow a
million dollars between those three
institutions
to help students attend college. not in
terms of tuition, but to go to school
every day, the cost of going to school.
And with that, we have created our uh
march to the million. I'm going let Bo
tell you a little bit about that.
President Ogrady, Commissioners Cwley,
Commissioner Boyce, Administrator
Wilson, DCA Withers, and Long, uh
Franklin County Prosecutor,
Madame um
Shayla Favor.
Thank you for this honor. Uh we
appreciate your support in this
recognition. Many of you have come to
the Mary Makers at time. You know that
we party with a purpose. We like to have
a good time. We were created because
there were a group of black students who
were not allowed to socialize with the
white students at uh Columbus East High
School and therefore created their own
social club and called it the Merry
Makers. And so we've been partnering
with the purpose since 1926. We have an
endowed scholarship at the three
universities that Doc mentioned. And
it's really important because we talk
about the full cost of attendance. So
many of our students get to college and
then they run into troubles and they
can't finish. This scholarship is
different than many. We're not trying to
attract students. We're trying to work
with the students who are already there
but need a little help getting to the
finish line. And that's what our
scholarship is there for. And so we are
trying to raise a million dollars. We're
already halfway there. Uh we're at
500,000. We have a benefactor who
matches our gift at Ohio State so that
we double our impact. We're going to
have our centennial event on August 29th
uh at the downtown Hilton. And so we're
inviting the community to join with us
and march to a million dollars. The
students at Ohio State need our support
now more than ever. And so we're trying
to rally around and build support for
them. And we thank you for your support
by being leaders and showing the way.
Thank you.
>> Please.
>> Thank you, President Orady, and
certainly to the mayor mayor. I'd be
remiss if I didn't just take a minute to
acknowledge and thank you for your
leadership. When you think about all the
things that happen in a hundred years,
uh I mean in a in a millennial in a
century, you know, uh all the different
things that can happen from wars to um
depressions to uh to great things. And
to think that the Mary Makers have been
in existence um through some of this
country's most difficult times in
history uh and stood up strong stood up
as a foundation and a base uh not just
for black men but for the community uh
because that's what I see. Um and for
those who are not familiar with Mary
Makers uh and you heard a little bit the
thing that I think was understated was
the presence that Mary Makers has. Um
the social events are one thing uh but
it's really about the message that
underlies the social events um from
political to social uh to the
intellectual uh capacity and
contributions that Mary makers make. Um
as you were sitting here I wasn't quite
sure what was here today. I was like oh
man. But I know all the guys that are
here. I know them. And uh I want you to
know that each of you I associate with
big things and that's what the community
sees, you know. So when I walked in and
saw you, I said, "Oh, something big is
happening today." I didn't even know it
was Mary Makers. But but that to me uh
undergurs um what the Mary Makers means
to this community. And um in my life
away from politics, I have the chance to
travel around the country and see
different communities and different
places. And I don't think there are very
many that look like the Mary Makers. Um
certainly there are fraternal roots that
um exist and we all know those
fraternities and the impact each of them
have and the collective have. Um but but
this is different and this is something
that's far more unique, far more um um
has a different approach and um and
something that I think will go on for
another hundred years. um you know uh
and and representing well and so I just
want to thank you for all your
leadership each and every one of you um
as I was thinking about all the
different events that happened to Mary
Makers every year um I I should note I
had my very first political event at
Mary Makers um where it was it was years
ago now but and it wasn't a matter of
endorsement because I don't believe they
do that kind of thing but it was a
conversation with men in the community
to try to understand some of the
challenges and issues. And when I became
a city council member uh back then, man,
I don't even remember the year. I said I
think like what year it was, but um a
long time ago, I became a city council
member. I remember the mayor makers
reaching out and saying, "Would you like
to have a conversation and sit down and
talk about the challenges in the
community?" And it wasn't it was it was
kind of neat because back then I were
trying to get all these endorsements and
trying to get all this learn everything
but this was just simply a conversation
about what we could do to strengthen our
community and it's been that way ever
since I've been embraced. I'm not a
member as a married maker. It's very
selective. Uh and but but in a good way
in a good way. Um the 35 it might be 35
strong but there's not been a time that
I can think of where I or anyone else in
the community have not been welcome into
Bayer Makers or part of their social
event uh events and work. Never. It's
always been a community uh driven um
activities and engagement. So uh
congratulations on a hundred years.
Congratulations on your march to a
million. I'm absolutely confident you're
going to do great things and have
impacts. Scholarships are one thing, but
it's really the underlying message that
you're sending to the community about
our own responsibility as entities to do
more, to do bigger things, and to carry
the legacy on to the next generation.
And that's to me what Mary Makers
represents. So, thank you so much for
your service.
>> Thank you.
>> Thank you, President Orady. I just want
to say congratulations on 100 years.
That is amazing. Um, when you talk about
partying with a purpose, I think about,
you know, these social events that you
have and it's really not just about
partying with a purpose. It's about
fellowship. You bring together men um
and women of the community. I've been
invited by several members to uh
different events. I always have a good
time, but I always feel community. I
feel like I'm at home with you all. And
so really appreciate all that you do.
Um, thank you for the joy. Thank you for
the generosity. Um, and thank you for
your leadership um, in this community
and what you continue to do. Um, I am
like Commissioner Boyce said uh, very
confident that you will meet your goal
for March to a million. I'm happy to be
supportive in any way that I can and
make sure you reach that goal is to
support our students. And so, just thank
you for everything you all continue to
do.
Gentlemen, we are proud to have you here
this morning to recognize your your
centennial. Um, we are uh I have been
hearing about the Mary Makers for my
entire time in public life from Mayor
Coleman, from both of my colleagues,
from Congresswoman Batty, from Hers,
Senator Craig, from Ray Miller, from
from all of the greats uh uh you know in
in this community. I've been hearing
about you guys forever. uh and certainly
I know many of you and many of your
members um and and so it is with a lot
of pride that we are happy to have you
here today to celebrate your centennial.
We would love to uh honor you with this
resolution and to uh take a photo with
you if we could this morning.
from this guy from county administrator.
I've been hearing about you guys from
him as well.
>> Good to see you guys. Congratulations.
shake your hand so often.
>> Who can I give this to?
>> Congratulations.
Thank you all. Thank you for
congratulations.
Well, additionally today, um,
as we are now into March, this is our
first general session in the month of
March. Um, I'd like to take a moment to
recognize Women's History Month. Um
throughout the n our nation's history,
women have shaped our communities, uh
strengthened our families, led move
movements for justice, and advanced
progress in every field, often while
overcoming significant barriers. Here in
Franklin County, women continue to lead
in public service, business, health
care, education, and neighborhood
advocacy, helping to build a healthier,
more equitable future for all. This
month, we honor the achievements,
resilience, and contributions of women
past and present and reaffirm our
commitment to expanding opportunities
for women and girls in our community.
You know, just what is it couple years
ago when Commissioner Crowley first took
office, she held a um a Women's History
Month event here right here on this day
and she brought all the past uh county
commissioners, women county
commissioners from Franklin County uh to
uh to to this room and to this day. It
was I I got to sit out there where you
guys are for the first time. Uh and I
had a blast. I thought it was uh a
remarkable day. Um and and she hosted
all the county commissioners for a
conversation. Um and I got to sit out
there and enjoy the day and and you know
sit back and uh you know uh rank you
know in my mind rank who my my favorite
county commissioners were. It was a lot
of fun. Uh this one being at the top of
the list. Um but uh it was no it was a
lot of fun and they had a great
conversation that day. Um, and you know,
it's uh it was it was remarkable to see
all the work that had been done in this
community by uh the women county
commissioners of Franklin County. So,
and and I I guess I should probably also
say that women have uh really um uh
informed my life and and led you know,
I've I mean, I have seven sisters, by
the way, for anybody who uh didn't
really know that about me. Um, I have
seven sisters, all named Mary. Um, and
and uh, for the longest time I only had
women bosses in my life. And and I also
have a wife and two daughters. And so I
guess in in reality I still only have
women bosses. Um, and so I have been uh
I've been Oh yeah. And Claire in the
back of the room. And so anybody who
knows I mean women kind of control my
life and have controlled my my entire
life for 60 almost 62 years now. So um
but anyway uh you know women have uh uh
influenced not only me but uh this this
county this community um and for not
only the better but in a wonderful way
and now we have our first ever woman
prosecutor uh who is doing a fantastic
job. So anyway
>> can I can I
>> please? Thank you, President Ograde. I'd
be remiss to not add a few comments.
One, you should have for those you
couldn't see when we talk about his
bosses. Annie was in the back room
saying, "Don't forget about this boss."
So, just saying. Uh, and then I also add
I know I've known Commissioner O'Grady
for my entire political career. So, it's
almost 30 years now. And I can assure
you, Commissioner Cwley, that you are
his favorite commissioner. Fem
commissioner. I promise you that is the
case. Uh that's little inside joke for
folks, but um um I I'd be remiss if I
didn't just say uh to Madame Prosecutor,
to Commissioner Cwley and all the the
folks who've come before them um the
contribution of women in um history is
not just women's history month. It's
American history. And think about the
impact on the world. And um even here in
central Ohio, whether you're a city
council member or a county commissioner
or prosecutor, um you're making history
and you're changing um the narrative
every single day. And we see it, we live
it, and we're part of it. Um, you know,
I I can't imagine what my time as a
commissioner or as a council member, as
a state representative, and even as
state treasure would be like without um
really strong and great female leaders
that I've come across and been a part of
my life. Uh some of them have been many
of them have been mentors to me, uh have
been friends to me, uh and and over the
years I've learned so much from them. Um
if if just to take this quick second to
talk about Commissioner Cwley since
she's the the sitting um uh um female
commissioner um you know folks have
really followed my soul talk
conversations the mental health
conversation that the county has
invested in uh in central Ohio but um
and so I' I've kind of been the person
leading the charge but the truth of the
matter is that it was inspired by
Commissioner Cwley and that's the type
of contribution commissioner Cwley that
you have that can't always be
quantified. You know, it's one thing to
say, well, you've served for this years
and you did XYZ, but then there are all
those things that just being bold, being
courageous, being smart, being engaging,
allow the work to take place and shape
this community in a way that will never
be the same. Uh, so many times I've we
ran the mental health gauntlet last
year. I thought, okay, that's enough.
That's a lot. It was a lot of work and I
think it'll live on its own. And so many
people reached out to us and said, "No,
no, no. Please, please, please continue
the conversation." And everywhere I go,
but and every time they do that, I think
of you.
>> I think of the person who inspired me
and in a different way, Commissioner
Grady, but but really you and uh and
most of most importantly uh what I see
from our female leaders. Um, not saying
that they're better than themselves, but
I I would say we often see a different
level of courage uh from our female
leaders that I think all of us um um
should work to um to um demonstrate the
same. And uh and so to me to the female
leaders that are part of the county,
commissioner Cwley, prosecutor favors,
and so many so many others, I thank you
for your courage uh to stand out, be
bold, uh to push us all to be better
leaders, to be better people, uh and to
do things that we normally wouldn't do.
Uh you make a difference and we value
and appreciate you.
>> Thank you. If I may,
>> please. President Orady, um thank you uh
for your kind words. Uh it um means a
lot to me uh that I I have been able to
inspire soul talks and um you know keep
you you keep those conversations going
and thank you uh commissioner Brady
um for uh I would say your mentorship,
your um guiding words. I I I really
appreciate it. I say all the time that I
have one of the the best gigs um that
there are and I get to work with two
really great guys who allow um me to
thrive in in my position and um you know
we don't always agree on everything but
um I have their support um in the
initiatives that I try to bring forward
and it means a lot. I think when it
comes to uh women's history month, I
know that I would not be here um if it
wasn't the women who have come before
me, who have blazed trails. Um I spoke
at the Delta Sigma Theta Sordy
Incorporated um founders day event a
couple weeks ago and it theme was about
um blazing trails and change makers and
I mentioned prosecutor Favor and
Congresswoman Batty and others that were
in the room. But uh I know it, you know,
they stand on the shoulders of giants as
well and that it has taken something to
um have a voice to be heard um to push
for voting rights um human rights. Uh I
do agree that women uh we bring a
different sense of um you know policy
perspectives to uh the table that are a
little different than men. I served in
the military, served active duty um in
the Navy during Operation Iraqi Freedom,
Oper Operation Enduring Freedom during
911. I served under a woman captain who
was bold and courageous during a time of
war. Um and I was inspired by her and I
felt like if she could, you know, lead a
whole command, um then I could too. Um,
and so, you know, I love that I get to
serve in Franklin County where our
community recognizes the leadership of
women um and and women of color and
decides to cast votes for um women
leaders. I I mean, treasure book.
Sullivan is a you know, history maker in
her own right. um first woman um to
serve in um her position, first woman of
color uh ever serving in the county. Um
and so I love the fact that Franklin
County values and respects um the ideals
of of women um and women leaders. And so
it's an honor to be here. It's an honor
to um recognize women's history month. I
was talking to public affairs trying to
put together something for this month. I
don't know if we'll be able to do it um
this month or next month, but we will be
recognizing um women leaders here
shortly, so stay tuned. Um but thank you
for this moment.
>> Okay.
Um
All right.
So to begin um need a an approval of the
minutes of the February 12th, 2026
briefing session and the February 17th,
2026 general session.
>> So move.
>> Second.
>> Moved and seconded. Voting. Commissioner
Boyce.
>> Yes.
>> Commissioner Cwley,
>> yes.
>> Commissioner Ogrady,
>> yes.
>> Thank you. The minutes have been
approved.
>> Okay. Um to the auditor.
Resolution number 11626,
resolution authorizing a contract with
Walport Incorporated for GIS building
outline data set enhancement services
utilizing non-general funds in the
amount of $94,475.
>> Good morning, Commissioner Boyce. So,
Grady Cwley, Administrator Wilson,
prosecutor favor apologize for my voice.
I'm hoping it comes back one of these
days.
Uh the auditors uh my name is PR Casey
uh deputy chief of staff general counsel
for auditor
uh the contract we have before you today
is with Walpert and Company. It is for
$94,000475
$94,475.
It is for generally building GIS
building outlines.
The auditor's office maintains a
state-of-the-art geographic information
system abbreviated as GIS
which provides for the creation of
digital and paper maps of extraordinary
detail tax valuation appraisal tools,
assessment of security and disaster
requirements and countless benefits to
local agencies and the public generally.
leveraging detailed aerial imagery and
elevation data that Walpert
was contracted to perform for the
benefit of the city of Columbus in 2025.
Walpert is able to extract Franklin
County's building outlines following the
same methodology that was used for
previous projects information to
display, I'm sorry, for the county in
2020 and 2022.
The process not only provides valuable
reference information to display over
half a million structures, but also
allows the auditor's GIS staff to
provide comparative analysis
showing significant changes to
properties that can be utilized to
inform real estate appraisals.
With that, I can take any questions, but
we ask for your approval of this
contract.
>> There no comments or questions. Move for
adoption of
resolution
16 stat.
>> Second.
>> Moved and seconded. Voting. Commissioner
Boyce.
>> Commissioner Cwley.
>> Yes.
>> Commissioner Orady.
>> Yes.
>> Resolution number 11626 has been
adopted.
>> Thank you, sir. Uh, some hot tea maybe.
>> All right. The engineer. Resolution
number 11726
establishing altering and widening of
Dougl Granville Road, State Route 161
and Linworth Road, County Road number
63, Perry Township, City of Columbus and
City of Warthingington, Franklin County,
Ohio declared necessary.
>> Good morning, commissioners, uh,
administration Nick Sulis, government
affairs liaison for Franklin County
Engineer Adam Fowler. Uh commissioners,
this resolution would declare necessary
the uh State Route 161 and Lyn Lynworth
Road intersection improvement project.
The intent is to modernize the
intersection uh by uh extending lanes
and adding pedestrian improvements, a
shared use path on a north and a
sidewalk to the south. Um this is the
first legislative step in the process in
order for us to proceed with this
improvement. Pending any questions? I
ask for your approval.
There are no comments or questions for
adoption of 117-26.
>> Second moved and seconded. Voting.
Commissioner Boyce.
>> Yes.
>> Commissioner Cwley.
>> Yes.
>> Commissioner O'Grady.
>> Yes.
>> Resolution number 11726 has been
adopted.
>> Resolution number 11826.
Report fourth of the Franklin County
Engineer establishing sums of
compensation for a portion of the owners
of property abudding the Zuber Road Plum
Run drainage improvements Pleasant and
Township in Jackson Township, Franklin
County, Ohio in the amount of $8,489.
>> Uh commissioners, this project seeks to
improve drainage along the uh the area
described as Zuber Road uh along Plum
Run uh located in southwest Franklin
County. Uh we have negotiated with the
property owners uh along this
improvement and we have successfully
negotiated in this instance. Uh and
compensation is based upon uh appraised
fair market value. Uh pending any
questions? We ask for your approval.
>> There are no comments or questions. Move
for adoption of 118-26.
>> Second.
>> Moved and seconded voting.
>> Here we go again.
>> Just excited. Commissioner Boyce.
>> Yes.
>> Commissioner Cwley,
>> yes.
>> Commissioner Orady,
>> yes.
>> Resolution number 11826 has been
adopted.
>> Resolution number 11926.
Report fifth of the Franklin County
Engineer establishing sums of
compensation for a portion of the owners
of property abuing the Zuber Road Plum
Run Drainage Improvements, Pleasant
Township and Jackson Township, Franklin
County, Ohio, in the amount of $8,131.
>> Uh commissioners, obviously this one uh
represents the same project.
Unfortunately, in this instance, we were
not able to successfully negotiate with
the property owner. So, it is necessary
to commence eminent domain proceedings.
We will be working close closely with
the prosecuting attorney's office um and
we will be depositing what has we have
determined to be the appraised fair
market value for the um easement in
question. Pending any questions? We ask
for your approval.
>> If there are no comments or questions,
move for adoption of 119-26.
Second.
>> Moved and seconded. Voting. Commissioner
Boyce.
>> Yes.
>> Commissioner Cwley.
>> Yes.
>> Commissioner Grady.
>> Yes.
>> Resolution number 11926 has been
adopted.
>> Resolution number 12026. Report six of
the Franklin County Engineer
establishing sums of compensation for a
portion of the owners of property abuing
Walnut Street, County Road number 19 at
New Albany Condent Road, State Route
605, Plane Township, Franklin County,
Ohio. In the amount of 50, $21. Uh
commissioners, this project seeks to
improve an offset uh intersection uh
with a modern roundabout. Um back
approximately one year ago, we were
unable uh to successfully negotiate with
the property owner, thus requiring the
commencement of eminent domain
proceedings. Working closely with the
prosecuting attorney's office, however,
we have been able to successfully settle
this matter. Um and this um this
resolution would authorize the
compensation the additional compensation
uh pending. Any questions? We ask for
your approval.
>> If there are no comments or questions,
move for adoption of 120-26.
>> Second.
>> Moved and seconded. Voting. Commissioner
Boyce.
>> Yes.
>> Commissioner Cwley.
>> Yes.
>> Commissioner O'Grady.
>> Yes.
>> Resolution number 12026 has been
adopted. Resolution number 12126.
Approval of the re-ubdivision of lot 17
of Haven's Farm to include a portion of
lots five and six of Colts Necks Colts
Neck phase one re-ubdivision Jefferson
Township, Franklin County, Ohio.
>> Uh, Commissioner, a final resolution
would approve the reubdivision of Havens
Farm and Colts Neck phase one. Um the
property owners uh of Colts Neck lots
five and six have agreed with property
owner on lot 17 of Havens Farm to uh
sell portions of their property uh over
to the owner of lot 17. Uh and this
simply approves the resubdivision
pending any questions. We ask for your
approval.
>> If there are no comments or questions
move for adoption 121-26
>> second moved and seconded voting.
Commissioner Boyce.
>> Yes. Commissioner Cwley,
>> yes.
>> Commissioner Orady,
>> yes.
>> Resolution number 12126 has been
adopted.
>> Thank you, commissioners. Have a great
day. You too.
>> You too.
>> Thank you, sir. Prosecuting attorney.
>> Resolution number 12226.
Resolution authorizing the county
administrator to enter into a contract
with Paul Worth Associates Incorporated
for communication services in the amount
of $200,000.
>> Good morning, commissioners. Janine
Hummer, first assistant on behalf of
Shayla Faver, prosecuting attorney.
Today you have before you the resolution
authorizing the county administrator to
execute a contract with Paul Worth and
Associates. This is a reduction in the
prior contract um by $100,000. However,
there maintains a need to enhance our
communication services as well as work
still needs to be done with regard to
our website design. Pending any
questions? I'd ask for your approval.
>> If there are no comments or questions,
move for adoption of 122-26.
>> Second.
>> Moved and seconded. Voting. Commissioner
Boyce.
>> Yes.
>> Commissioner Cwley.
>> Yes.
>> Commissioner Grady.
>> Yes.
>> Resolution number 12226 has been
adopted.
>> Thank you.
>> Thank you.
>> Thank you.
>> Uh the sheriff.
>> Resolution number 12326.
Resolution authorizing the first
contract modification with Motorola
Solutions Incorporated for the Premier 1
commuter computer aided dispatch system
and mobile system in the amount of
$161,3541.
>> Good morning. I'm Kimberly Bash from a
finance manager from the Franklin County
Sheriff's Office. Uh normally you would
be seen Albert Smith, but I am standing
in for him today. Um, we are asking here
to present for a contract modification
for our CAD computer system. This is the
computer aided dispatching by Motorola
system. This modification is for the
additional scope of work and pricing of
161,354.11.
The original contract was dated on June
21st of 2022, resolution number 0468-22.
Uh, pinning any questions, we ask for
your approval. If there are no comments
or questions, move for adoption of
123-26.
>> Second.
>> Moved and seconded. Voting. Commissioner
Boyce.
>> Yes.
>> Commissioner Cwley.
>> Yes.
>> Commissioner O'Grady.
>> Yes.
>> Resolution number 12326 has been
adopted.
>> Thank you for your time.
>> Thank you.
>> Thank you. The office on aging.
>> Resolution number 12426. Resolution
authorizing a final extension and
modification memorandum of understanding
with the city of Grove City for case
management services.
>> Good morning, board of commissioners,
county administration. Lice Coins, chief
financial officer for the office on
aging. Franklin County continues to
experience a steady growth in population
of ages over over 60 and o 60 and over
with a projected increase of 9.2%
by the end of the decade. Gross city
span conti continues um approximately 17
square miles with a population of over
44,000 residents. More than 18% of this
are aged 65 and older. Zip code 43123
represents the largest concentration of
older adults in the county. Yet
historically only a small percentage
have accessed Franklin County Office on
Aging Services. To strengthen outreach
and improve access, the county entered a
memorandum of understanding with the
city of Grove City on March 26, 2024
under resolution number 243-24
for on-site case management services at
the Evans Senior S Center. This
agreement was extended on January 22nd
under resolution number 0918-24.
Through this partnership, FCOA has
stationed a case manager on site to
assess service eligibility, screen for
home needs and elder abuse, support
caregivers, and connect residents to
available programs. Over the most recent
contract period,
162 older adults were served on site,
demonstrating strong utilization and
meaningful community impact. To better
align services with operational capacity
and community needs, the Franklin County
Office on Aging seeks authorization of
its final extension and modification
with the City of Gross City beginning in
March, I'm sorry, beginning in January
2026 through February 2028, 2027 with no
remaining extensions available. This
resolution supports goals number five
and nine of the Franklin County Rise
Together Blueprint. And pending any
questions, we respectfully request your
approval of this resolution.
>> All right. If there are no comments or
questions, move for adoption of 125-26.
>> 124. Commissioner.
>> Oh, I meant to mark you. Okay. 124-26.
>> Second.
>> Moved and seconded. Voting. Commissioner
Boyce.
>> Yes.
>> Commissioner Cwley.
>> Yes.
>> Commissioner Grady.
>> Yes.
>> Resolution number 12426 has been
adopted. Resolution number 12526.
Resolution authorizing a first extension
memorandum of understanding with the
Jewish family services for on-site case
management services.
Ohio has experienced a large increase in
the number of older adults over the age
of 60 with an expected 33% increase in
this population by 2030. By 2034, the
number of individuals over the age of 65
will grow 28 times larger than any other
population in Ohio. Over the last
several years, FCOA has been intentional
to takes it take its services outside of
the office and into the community to
help build trust and a relationship with
seniors who are often not willing to ask
for assistance. Through a partnership
with Jewish Family Services, FCOA will
continue to station a case manager on
site. The case manager will be able to
provide services including assessing
older adults for service eligibility and
screening older adults for home needs.
FCO can make such assessments and assist
with screening older adults at Jewish
Family Services, including helping
residents apply and get linked with with
services both within the Office on Aging
as well as the community. The case
manager will also help the community
become aware of services the FCOA
provides to older residents and families
as well as services available for
caregiver and kinship services. During
our most recent contract period at on
having a case manager on site at Jewish
family services, we were able to support
47 older adults through assessment,
screening and service linkage. This
activity demonstrates continued
community need and reinforces the
importance of maintaining accessible
location-based case management services.
The Office on Aging wishes the
authorization of a me memorandum of
understanding with Jewish family
services to continue for the time period
January 1st, 2026 through March for I
apologize March 1st, 2026 through
February 28th, 2027 with the option to
extend for one additional successive and
continuous one-year term upon mutual
consent of both parties. This resolution
supports goals number nine and 10 of the
Franklin County Rise Together Poverty
Blueprint. And pending any questions, we
respectfully request your approval of
this resolution.
>> Okay. Now move for adoption of
resolution 125-125-26.
>> Second.
>> Moved and seconded voting. Commissioner
Boyce.
>> Yes.
>> Commissioner Cwley.
>> Yes.
>> Commissioner O'Grady.
>> Yes.
>> Resolution number 12526 has been
adopted. Thank you.
>> Thank you.
Thank you very much. Uh on to um
community partnerships
>> resolution number 12626. Resolution
authorizing a grant agreement with the
Rise Together Innovation Institute in
support of their strategic roadmap in
the amount of $2,500,000.
>> Good morning, Commissioner. Zach Teric
with the Office of Management and
Budget. Uh the rise Together Innovation
Institute was established to carry on
the ongoing work of the blueprint for
reducing poverty in Franklin County as
well as to consider and vet several big
ideas through the collaboration between
the rise together innovation institute
county administration and the
prosecutor's office. The secures
agreement includes updated goals,
timelines, and fiscal monitoring. With
us today is Sonia Nelson, interim CEO of
the Rise Together Innovation Institute
to say a few words.
>> Good morning, commissioners and
administration. I am joined today by our
amazing staff and board of Rise
Together. Thank you for your
consideration of today's resolution
authorizing the grant agreement with
Rise Together in support of our
strategic roadmap. Over the past several
months, we've listened and engaged
across the community, county agencies,
partners, and residents to understand
where barriers exist and where
innovation can create momentum and
optimism. This agreement gives us the
capacity to finalize the roadmap with
your continued input, build a discipline
pipeline of solutions aligned with the
poverty blueprint, and provide
transparent reporting on progress and
outcomes. We are prepared to strengthen
our reporting and accountability systems
and move forward on the key governance
and organizational items outlined in the
agreement. We're grateful for the
county's leadership and partnership. And
unless there's any questions, we
respectfully request your approval of
this resolution so we can move forward
together.
>> Are there any questions or comments?
Since there none, move for adoption of
uh 126-26.
>> Second.
>> Moved and seconded. Voting. Commissioner
Boyce.
>> Yes.
>> Commissioner Cwley,
>> yes.
>> Commissioner O'Grady,
>> yes.
>> Resolution number 12626 has been
adopted.
>> Uh, Mr. President, I do want to add a
comment if you don't mind. I'm sorry. I
should have said this before. I I really
want to thank Sonia, you for um working
with us through this time of transition.
It's been um I think an up and down
process, but I I don't want the public
or your team to think that we don't
recognize or realize even more the
importance of the work. Uh we're
committed to um ensuring that we're able
to move the needle in poverty in central
Ohio. And how we get there uh it it can
change. It goes up and down. kind of
goes left to right, uh, back and forth.
Um, but I'm confident that the members
of this board of commissioners are
committed to addressing poverty in the
big scheme of things. And again, I the
the it's the idea about taking ideas in,
you know, and being different. And I I
challenge anyone to find something um
like this in the nation where the county
is um venturing into an area of of big
ideas and trying to challenge and push
the status quo and do something
different. And that's what I challenge
you and the team uh as you go forward. I
challenge you to find those ideas that
allow us to move the needle for our
residents. You know, those aren't just
um logos or sayings on the wall. We
believe every resident every day. Uh and
in order to get to the service progress
and excellent, it requires a different
way of thinking. It requires a different
methodology and moving the needle for
those who are most challenged among us.
And so the task beforehand is not going
to be easy. The road is not going to be
straightforward in a direct line. Um,
and I challenge you that when we come
back to this point at the end of the
year, we've for the public, we've had a
lot of conversations um, uh, leading to
where we are today and I know
Commissioner O'Grady um, he's been here
since the very beginning of this um,
work and Commissioner Cwley has come in
and not missed a beat at all. and and
but we're going to hold your feet to the
fire because the public holds ours to
the fire and we're going to we're going
to get there in one way or another. Uh
but that's what the challenge for you is
to help us find a way for those who are
um maybe struggling the most amongst us
and and really move that needle. So u
thanks for your work. You looking
forward to the year uh and and to be
honest with you, we expect big things.
you know, this will not be a light
measurement year. This will not be um a
simple kind of let's just get through
the year and and do some, you know, this
will be a a very hard evaluation of
doing the right thing, making a
difference and moving that needle that
we've talked about. So, uh thanks for
your work and look forward to the year
to come.
>> Thank you, Commissioner. Challenge
accepted.
>> Everybody, you heard that.
>> Okay. Thank you.
Economic Development and Planning
>> Resolution number 12726,
review of a petition to annex 0.2 acres
more or less from Franklin Township to
the city of Columbus, case number ANX
226.
>> Good morning, commissioners and
>> morning
>> and county administration.
Um Tamara Enis with planning uh the
planning administrator with economic
development and planning.
This is a resolution of an expedited
type 2 annexation petition of 02 acres
more or less from Franklin Township to
the city of Columbus. The area to be
annexed includes one parcel located at
1286 Frank Road. The city of Columbus
has passed an ordinance indicating that
services will be provided once the
annexation is approved. The petition
meets all the statutory requirements
outlined in section 709.021
and section 709.023
of the Ohio Revised Code. Pending any
questions? I respectfully request your
approval of this resolution.
>> If there are no comments or questions,
move for adoption of 127-26.
>> Second.
>> Moved and seconded. Voting. Commissioner
Boyce.
>> Yes.
>> Commissioner Cwley,
>> yes. Commissioner Orady.
>> Yes.
>> Resolution number 12726 has been
adopted. Resolution number 12826,
review of a petition to annex 2.2 acres
more or less from Norwitch Township to
the city of Hillyard. Case number ANX
326.
Commissioners, this resolution, also an
expedited type 2 annexation petition, is
for 2.2 acres more or less from Norwich
Township to the city of Hillyard. The
area to be annexed includes two parcels
located at 4850 Davidson Road and the
adjoining railroad uh rightway. The city
of Hillyard has passed a resolution
indicating that services will be
provided once the annexation is
approved. The petition meets all
statutory requirements outlined in
section 709.021
and section 709.023 023 of the Ohio
Revised Code. Pending any questions? I
respectfully request your approval of
this resolution.
>> If there are no comments or questions,
move for adoption of 129-26.
>> Second. Moved and seconded voting.
Commissioner Boyce,
>> yes.
>> Commissioner Cwley,
>> yes.
>> Commissioner Orady,
>> yes.
>> Resolution number 12826 has been
adopted.
>> Thank you.
>> Thank you.
>> Thank you very much. uh economic
engagement and community development
>> resolution number 12926.
Resolution authorizing a grant agreement
with the East Central Province to
support the 90th East Central Province
Council Community Impact Initiative, a
youth me mentorship, health and
community engagement program in the
amount of $300,000.
>> Good morning, commissioners and county
administration. Andrina Austin serving
as director of economic engagement and
community development. This resolution
in collaboration with the office of
economic development and planning
authorizes a grant agreement with the
east central pro province to support the
90th east central province council
community impact initiative which
involves youth mentorship, health and uh
wellness programs, senior engagement
activities and leadership development
opportunities that expand access to
resources to Franklin County residents.
The Community Impact Initiative is a
multi-day conference led by the men of
Kappa Alphasai Fraternity Incorporated
whose goal is to provide resources,
skills, and direct support to help young
people prepare for the future, improve
residents and health, financial
stability, and promote community
engagement and care of older adults
within the Franklin County communities.
The conference will be held April 8th
through the 12th of 2026 through three
main events. The initiative will serve
nearly 10,000 Franklin County residents
to include families and seniors in high
school students, all of those high
school students selected from Franklin
County Public Schools and charter high
schools. The events include a teen
summit which will engage 500 students in
workshops focused on leadership,
financial literacy, and STEM careers.
Graduating participating seniors as well
will receive access to scholarship
awards. The second event is the
community health and wellness event
which will engage 300 residents as they
re uh receive health screenings, mental
health resources, nutrition, education
and financial wellness workshops. And
finally, the community service day
whereby youth volunteers will provide
companionship to seniors throughout
meaningful interaction including
conversation and active listening as
well as shared meals and care packages.
Commissioners, this initiative advances
your rise together poverty blueprint
goals number 9, 10, 12, and 13. And it
also strengthens the office of economic
engagement and community development's
pillars of workforce development,
economic opportunity, and community
engagement. And also, Commissioners
Kashifi, board of directors for the East
Central Province, is here to offer
remarks and to address any of your
potential concerns. And thereafter, we
respectfully request your approvals.
>> Please. Good morning.
>> Good morning.
>> Thank you so much for the time. Uh like
she said, I am Kashif East Smiley. I am
a spring 2005 initiative of the Alpha Z
chapter at Florida&M University um down
in Florida, of course, Florida
University, and I serve as the board of
directors for the East Central Province,
Cap Alphasai. Here I have fellow members
of the Columbus Alumni Chapter of Cap
Alphasai. And we have been serving this
community for over 100 years. Um and we
just thank you guys for your time and if
any questions, I'm here to answer.
>> Thank you for being here today.
Uh certainly glad to recognize the
gentleman of Kappa. We would uh
definitely have to do that. Our county
administrator would not uh allow us to
let you guys go unrecognized. So, thank
you for being here.
>> Thank you.
>> Always doing great work in the community
for sure. Campus lead the way. Um if
there are no further comments or
questions, move for adoption of 129-26.
>> Second. Moved and seconded. Voting.
Commissioner Boyce.
>> Yes. Commissioner Cwley,
>> yes.
>> Commissioner Orady,
>> yes.
>> Resolution number 12926 has been
adopted.
>> Thank you, Commissioners.
>> Thank you,
>> Derek. I almost didn't recognize you, so
it's good to see you.
>> All right. Uh, thank you very much. Uh,
and we will move on to justice policy
and programs. Resolution number 13026,
resolution authorizing a subgrant award
agreement with Mental Health America of
Ohio for support of a peer recovery
supporter community event and job fair
under the FY2023 justice assistance
grant in the amount of $2,500.
>> Good morning, commissioners, county
administration. Ernest Stockton,
director of the office of justice and
policy, justice policy and programs.
This resolution uh this award in the
amount of 2,00 two $2,500 will be
utilized to offset the background checks
for 10 eligible individuals containing
um certifications, seven guest speakers,
supplies, and certificate frames for the
peers of the year award ceremony. The
job fair aims to promote connection
between employers and job seekers,
connecting individuals to recovery to
inclusive, supportive, and meaningful,
equitable job opportunities in the peer
recovery supporter employment sector.
Mental Health of America's fifth annual
peer recovery supporter community event
is scheduled for May 13, 2026 at the
Columbus Main Library. We're expecting
100 to they're expecting 100 to 200 peer
supporters to attend this year's event.
Pending any questions, we respectfully
ask for your approval.
>> Thank you. If there are no comments or
questions, move for adoption of 130-26.
>> Second.
>> Moved and seconded voting. Commissioner
Boyce,
>> yes.
>> Commissioner Cwley,
>> yes.
>> Commissioner,
>> yes.
>> Resolution number 13026 has been
adopted. Resolution number 13126.
Resolution authorizing four subgrant
awards for juvenile justice and
delinquency prevention programming under
the FY2024 title 2 juvenile assistance
juvenile justice and delinquency
prevention formula block grant in the
amount of $115,000.
This resolution authorizes again four
subgrant awards for the juvenile justice
and delinquency prevention program under
the fiscal 2024 title 2 juvenile justice
and delinquency prevention formula block
grant in the amount of $115,000.
These organizations and their funded
project projects include our brother's
keeper in the amount of third $30,000 to
support targeted interventions,
mentorship, education, and vocational
training for atrisisk youth in Franklin
County. Godman Guild Association in the
amount of $30,000 to support the
continuation of their young adult
workforce development program, primarily
STEM. breaking barriers in the amount of
30,000 to continue their children of the
velour children of velour sorry program
that focuses on reducing barriers
resulting from the impact of trauma
related to racial disparities.
FEMA
FEMA in the amount of $25,000
to conclude or to continue their GHRO
your future program, a life skills
development program that provides girls
the ages 12 to 17 with structured
academic and social emotional support
while building workforce readiness
skills.
All four subgrants uh will have a
project period from January 1st to
December 31st of this year. Pending any
questions? I respectfully ask your
approval.
>> If there are no comments or questions,
move for adoption of 131-26.
>> Second.
>> Moved and seconded. Voting. Commissioner
Boyce.
>> Yes.
>> Commissioner Cwley.
>> Yes.
>> Commissioner O'Grady.
>> Yes.
>> Resolution number 13126 has been
adopted. Resolution number 13226.
Resolution authorizing a modification to
the contract agreement with the research
institute at Nationwide Children's
Hospital doing business as Abigail
Wexner research center through the FY
2024 second chance act addressing the
needs of incarcerated parents and their
minor children grant in the amount of
$39,462.
Uh, commissioners, the original contract
in the amount of $355,000
was originally authorized to the
research institute at Nationwide
Children's Hospital for the purpose of
authorizing Dr. Bach to serve as the
evaluation partner for Franklin County's
Board of Commissioners OJPP project
entitled Parent and Child.
Given the availability of unall
allocated funding, our office desires to
award an additional $39,462,
bringing the new contract amount total
to $394,462.
All other terms and conditions will
remain in full effect and unchanged.
Pending any questions, we respectfully
ask for your approval.
>> If there are no comments or questions,
move for approval of resolution 13226.
>> Second.
>> Moved and seconded. Voting. Commissioner
Cwley,
>> yes.
>> Commissioner Orady,
>> yes.
>> Commissioner Boyce,
>> abstain.
>> Resolution number 13226 has been adopted
with Commissioner Boyce's noted
abstension.
>> Resolution number 13326.
Resolution authorizing a final nocost
extension to the subgrant award
agreement with the Ohio State University
through the FY2024
local opioid settlement government fund
grant program.
The Ohio State University was awarded a
subgrant award out of the local opioid
settlement government fund in the amount
of $199,942
for the implementation of a substance
treatment education and prevention
program. This requested modification
seeks to provide one final nocost
extension of the award through March
31st, 2026 to support the finalization
of deliverables under the grant
agreement. To date, the grant program
has served 150 residents, achieving 100%
attendance rate and demonstrating a
consistent decline in positive opioid
test results. It is anticipated an
additional 25 to 30 residents will be
served during the final extension
period. Pending any questions, we
respectfully ask for your approval.
>> There are no comments or questions. Move
for approval of resolution 13326.
>> Second.
>> Moved and seconded. Voting. Commissioner
Cwley.
>> Yes.
>> Commissioner Grady,
>> yes. Commissioner Boyceain.
>> Resolution number 13326 has been adopted
with Commissioner Boyce's noted
abstension. Resolution number 13426.
Resolution authorizing a subgrant award
to the Ohio State University for
juvenile justice and delinquency
prevention programming under the FY2024
title 2 Juvenile Justice and Delinquency
Prevention Formula Block Grant in the
amount of $30,000.
This award in the amount of $30,000 will
be utilized to continue implementation
of their national nationally recognized
life sports positive youth development
program. This engages youth and youth in
sports and play-based activities for
four weeks during the summer months.
This award will be used to implement 15
sports clinics for life supports youth
life sports youth sorry about that and
their families engaging approximately
450 youth. The project period will begin
April 1st of this year and end March
31st of 2027.
Pending any questions, we respectfully
ask for your approval.
>> There are no comments or questions. Move
for approval of resolution 13426.
>> Second.
>> Moved and seconded voting. Commissioner
Cwley,
>> yes.
>> Commissioner Orady,
>> yes.
>> Commissioner Boyce,
>> abstain.
>> Resolution number 13426 has been adopted
with Commissioner Boyce's noted
abstension.
>> Thank you.
>> Thank you very much, Ernest. Uh,
purchasing
>> resolution number 13526,
resolution approving purchases for
various Franklin County agencies in the
amount of 3,286,1282.
>> Good morning, commissioners. Lauren
Russell, assistant director of
procurement and purchasing. This
resolution requests your approval of 86
purchase orders. The county auditor has
prescertified available funding and
pending any questions, I will ask for
your approval.
If there are no comments or questions,
move for adoption of 135-26.
>> Second.
>> Moved and seconded. Voting. Commissioner
Boyce.
>> Yes.
>> Commissioner Cwley,
>> yes.
>> Commissioner O'Grady,
>> yes.
>> Resolution number 13526 has been
adopted. Resolution number 13626.
Resolution approving purchases for
various Franklin County agencies in the
amount of 5,425,7548.
>> This resolution requests for your
approval of 139 purchase orders. The
county auditor has prescertified
available funding and pending any
questions, I will ask for your approval.
>> If there are no comments or questions,
move for adoption of 136-26.
>> Second. Moved and seconded. Voting.
Commissioner Boyce.
>> Yes.
>> Commissioner Cwley.
>> Yes.
>> Commissioner O'Grady.
>> Yes.
>> Resolution number 13626 has been
adopted. Resolution number 13726.
Resolution approving purchases for
various Franklin County agencies in the
amount of $31,68.39.
>> This resolution requests your approval
of four purchase orders. The county
auditor has prescertified available
funding and pending any questions, I
will ask for your approval.
>> If there are no comments or questions,
move for approval of resolution 13726.
>> Yeah, a second.
>> Moved and seconded. Voting. Commissioner
Cwley. Yes.
>> Commissioner Orady.
>> Yes.
>> Commissioner Boyce.
>> Abstain.
>> Resolution number 13726 has been adopted
with Commissioner Boyce's noted
abstension. Resolution number 13826.
Resolution approving purchases for
various Franklin County agencies in the
amount of 14,236.64.
>> This resolution requests your approval
of five purchase orders. The county
auditor has prescertified available
funding. And pending any questions, I
will ask for your approval.
>> There are no comments or questions. Move
for approval. Resolution 13826.
>> Second.
>> Moved and seconded. Voting. Commissioner
Cwley.
>> Yes.
>> Commissioner Grady.
>> Yes.
>> Commissioner Boyce.
>> Resolution number 13826 has been adopted
with Commissioner Boyce's noted
abstension.
>> Thank you.
>> Thank you.
>> Thank you. Board of Commissioners.
>> Resolution number 13926. Resolution
authorizing a funding agreement with the
Affordable Housing Trust to create more
affordable home ownership and rental
housing and to strengthen neighborhoods
within Franklin County in the amount of
$4 million.
>> Good morning again, Commissioner. Zach
Teric with the Office of Management
Budget. The Affordable Housing Trust was
created as an independent notfor-profit
entity in 2001 in response to the effort
by the county and the city of Columbus
to create more affordable ownership and
rental housing and to strengthen
neighborhoods within Columbus and
Franklin County. This agreement, which
is funded from the permissive conveyance
fee, um will assist with the increase in
the number of affordable rental units in
Franklin County by varying income
levels. In 2025, uh affordable housing
trust closed approximately $40 million
in loans, which helped produce or
preserve 1,385 housing units. Pending
any questions, I would ask for approval
of this resolution.
>> There are no comments or questions. Move
for approval of resolution 13926.
>> Second.
>> Moved and seconded. voting. Commissioner
Cwley,
>> yes.
>> Commissioner Ogrady,
>> yes.
>> Commissioner Boyce,
>> abstain.
>> Resolution number 13926 has been adopted
with Commissioner Boyce's noted
abstension.
>> Resolution number 14026, resolution
authorizing a funding agreement with the
Community Shelter Board to develop and
implement strategies that decrease
homelessness in Franklin County in the
amount of 6,260,364.
a commissioner. The community shelter
board acts as a nonprofit organization
that works to develop and implement
strategies that decrease homelessness
and increase the placement of homeless
persons in permanent housing in our
community. This agreement, which is
funded from a portion of the permit,
Mississippi Canadians fees, as well as
additional general refund resources,
will support the community shelter
board's work with the access and
provision of emergency shelter,
permanent supportive housing, rapid
rehousing, homelessness prevention, and
winter warming centers. Uh with us today
is Adam Rowan, chief compliance and
operations officer to say a few words
and answer any questions.
>> Good morning commissioners and county
administration.
>> Morning.
>> My name is Adam Rowan uh with Community
Shelter Board and I want to thank you
for your consideration of this funding
as it does serve foundational to the
homeless response system in Franklin
County. Um, as referenced, these funds
will go towards shelter services for
families and individuals, uh, services
and permanent support of housing, street
outreach,
uh, winter warming centers and
prevention. That's keeping individuals
housed, um, who are at risk.
And so, uh, pending any questions, glad
to answer.
>> There are no comments or questions. Move
for adoption of 140-26.
Second.
>> Moved and seconded. Voting. Commissioner
Boyce.
>> Yes.
>> Commissioner Cwley.
>> Yes.
>> Commissioner Orady.
>> Yes.
>> Resolution number 14026 has been
adopted.
>> Thank you.
>> Resolution number 14126. Resolution
authorizing a funding agreement with
Legal Aid of Southeastern and Central
Ohio to support the tenant advocacy
project in the amount of $300,000.
Legal Aid of Southeastern and Central
Ohio provides free legal representation
to income eligible tenants in the city
of Columbus and Franklin County through
its tenant advocacy project. The tenant
advocacy project assists households to
avoid eviction, allowing them to stay in
their homes or to receive more time to
move, gaining additional days to find a
place to live. With us today is Kate
McGarvey, executive director of legal
aid to say a few words on this
resolution.
>> Thank you. Good morning, President
Ogrady, Commissioner Boyce, Commissioner
Cwley,
>> Madam Prosecutor, and Administrator
Wilson. I'd like to thank Franklin
County for their long-standing support
and partnership with Legal Aid um and of
the Tenant Advocacy Project. We know
that having an attorney in eviction
proceedings leads to more people staying
in their homes, and we know this changes
both the trajectory of their lives and
of the community. In 2025, TAP served
1,539
clients with a total of 287 adults and
1,871
minors impacted. Of those served, 62%
identified as black, 70% identified as
female, and over half of TAP clients had
children in their household with an
average of 2.3 children per household.
Our representation made a huge
difference in the lives of those
tenants. As was demonstrated by the
Stout report, which looked at the impact
of legal representation in evictions.
Stout determined that without legal
representation, 93% of tenants are at
high risk of experiencing disruptive
displacement. But with legal aid, only
18% are. On average, represented tenants
who had to move had 29.4 days to move,
83% more than unrepresented tenants. TAP
also helped tenants connect to critical
rental assistance and reduce the amount
that tenants owed. The same stout study
found that eviction representation was
not just life-changing for individuals,
but for the community as a whole. For
every $1 invested in an eviction, the
city and county can see a return of $4
in economic benefits. With this funding,
we can not only ensure representation,
but continue the process to that
protects vulnerable families in our
communities. Thank you all for your
continued support. Happy to answer any
questions. Otherwise, would respectfully
request approval.
>> If uh there are no comments or
questions, move for adoption of 141- No,
>> 141 141-26.
>> Second.
>> Moved and seconded. Voting. Commissioner
Boyce.
>> Yes.
>> Commissioner Cwley,
>> yes.
>> Commissioner Orady,
>> yes.
>> Resolution number 14126 has been
adopted. Resolution number 14226.
Resolution appointing James Leiser to
the Franklin County Planning Commission.
>> Good morning, Commissioners, County
Administration. Melissa Coler, assistant
director of community appointments. This
resolution appoints James Leer to the
Franklin County Planning Commission as a
township representative for a term
ending December 31st of 2028. Pending
any questions? We respectfully request
your approval of this resolution.
my paper.
>> If there are no comments or questions,
move for adoption of 142-26.
>> Second.
>> Moved and seconded. Voting. Commissioner
Boyce.
>> Yes.
>> Commissioner Cwley.
>> Yes.
>> Commissioner Grady.
>> Yes.
>> Resolution number 14226 has been
adopted.
>> Thank you.
>> Madam Clerk, do we have any
journalizations today?
>> We have three. Case number ANX 526. An
expedited type 2 annexation petition ANX
526 was filed with the Franklin County
Economic Development and Planning
Department on February 5th, 2026. The
petition is requesting to annex 3.18
acres from Madison Township to the city
of Groveport. The petition will be
considered by the board of commissioners
on March 17th, 2026. The site is 5850
Ebrite Road, PD number 180-00001454.
Case number ANX6-26,
an expedited type 2 annexation petition,
ANX626, was filed with the Franklin
County Economic Development and Planning
Department on February 5th, 2026. The
petition is requesting to annex 1.07
acres from Madison Township to the city
of Groveport. The petition will be
considered by the board of commissioners
on March 17th, 2026. The site is 5541
Sims Road, PID number 180-00001126.
And finally, the documents presented to
each of you today have been sent to your
offices via email and are being
journalized as required under resolution
6424, temporary staffing and auditing
firms and resolution number 39224,
intergovernmental agreements. The
clerk's office has been tracking each
contract signed by the county
administrator under this authority is
required by the resolution. The list you
are provided will be captured in today's
meeting minutes.
>> Okay.
Thank you everybody. Happy Tuesday.
>> We are adjourned.
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