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WORK SESSION
AUGUST 18, 2025
Minutes
Mayor Amorose Groomes called the Monday, August 18, 2025 work session to order at 6:01 p.m.
Council members present: Vice Mayor Alutto, Mayor Amorose Groomes, Ms. De Rosa, Ms. Fox, Mr.
Keeler, Ms. Kramb and Mr. Reiner.
Staff present: Ms. O'Callaghan, Mr. Hartmann, Mr. Barker, Chief Paez, Deputy Chief Tabernik, Mr.
Rubino, Ms. Willis, Ms. Rauch, Ms. Murray, Mr. Urbancsik, Mr. Brown, Mr. Earman, Mr. Gracia, Ms.
Wawszkiewicz, Ms. Miglietti, Ms. Blake, Mr. Anderson, Mr. Ament, Ms. Hunter, Mr. Ashford. Mr.
Hammersmith, Mr. Taylor, Mr. Hendershot and Mr. Gable were present virtually via Webex.
Mr. Keeler led the Pledge of Allegiance.
2026 — 2030 CIP Requests
Ms. O'Callaghan opened the comprehensive presentation on the 2026-2030 Capital Improvement
Program (CIP), acknowledging the collaborative effort of staff. She emphasized the extensive work
that began in April, noting that initial project requests from directors started nearly $34 million
over resources for 2026 and $320 million over resources for the five-year period. A lot of progress
has been made and staff continues prioritizing efforts.
Ms. O'Callaghan stressed the City's commitment to infrastructure maintenance, stating that the
maintenance of our existing infrastructure must be prioritized. She noted that maintenance funding
shows an increase over previous years, while the plan continues to fulfill development agreement
commitments and reflects efforts to secure grant opportunities.
She highlighted ongoing adjustments for the West Innovation District and SportsOhio, noting that
Sports Facilities Companies had just taken over operations within the past month. Ms. O'Callaghan
explained that flexibility has been built into the budget as a placeholder to allow finalization of
plans and implementation funding for next year.
Mr. Rubino presented a high-level overview of the proposed CIP, beginning with trends in the five-
year submitted CIPs. He reported that the five-year requested CIP totals $370 million, with just
under $60 million in unfunded projects identified. Major projects contributing to the increase from
the current five-year CIP include the Shier Rings Road extension at $30 million, the Emerald
Connector Bridge grant-funded portion at $4.5 million, Blazer Parkway improvements at $5.7
million (with LinkUS grants identified as potential funding), dispatch equipment upgrade at $4
million, road maintenance increases of $6 million over five years, and the Cosgray/Rings Road
intersection at $4 million.
Mr. Rubino identified major unfunded projects, including the Emerald Bridge Connector to I-270 at
$25 million unfunded, University Boulevard at $19 million, Glick Road Sanitary Sewer at $8 million,
and Deer Run Sanitary Sewer at $4 million.
When Mayor Amorose Groomes inquired about identifying possible revenue sources from unfunded
investments, Mr. Rubino explained that projects are presented at different priority levels, with
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unfunded projects being one notch below the priorities of the projects where either funding has
been identified or potential grant funding is lined up.
Ms. De Rosa questioned the unfunded amounts shown in previous years. Ms. O'Callaghan clarified
that the City changed its reporting practice in 2019 to include unfunded projects, and recent spikes
are due to larger projects and more aggressive grant applications, particularly the $40 million All
Ohio Future Funds project.
Mr. Rubino discussed debt financing, noting the City currently has $206 million in outstanding debt
and envisions issuing just over $9 million for 2026, with potential of just under $50 million for the
current five-year plan. He emphasized that average amortization over the next five years is about
$14 million annually, while the City expects to issue only about $10 million annually in new debt.
He explained that the City is amortizing more right now than what is expected to be issued. He
added that the City could have about $170 million outstanding in 10 years if current trends
continue.
Administration
Administration’s projects were presented, showing approximately $3 million per year allocated for
contingencies, debt service for water and sewer extensions, $1 million per year for potential land
acquisition in the WID, and $5.2 million over five years for utility and stormwater allocations. Land
acquisition for parkland shows nothing in the first two years, then $2-3 million allocated for 2028-
2030.
2026-2030 Proposed CIP — Administration
2026 2027. 2078 2029 2030 Total
DMINISTRATION | 2026- Annual Allocation for Co 275,000 11280 275,000 neation for Dé 160,974 Allocation for HO0,200, 1,000,000
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£ a ADMINISTRATION: TOTAL PROJECTS IAG § IH, gO 1,793,203
Ms. Kramb questioned the utility and stormwater allocation, concerned that lumping stormwater
with water and sewer extensions would leave insufficient funding for utility extensions. Mr.
Hendershot, participating virtually from the APWA conference, clarified that the annual allocation is
intended to be fully utilized for the utility extension policy with stormwater included only for
potential future flexibility.
Mr. Reiner provided historical context, noting that over 20 years, the City has repeatedly faced
situations where some residents do not wish to have public sewer facilities due to the tapping fees.
Mayor Amorose Groomes countered that the City needs to continue the utility extension process as
a commitment to residents, citing information from Franklin County Public Health about pollutants
released into waterways from failing septic systems.
Ms. Kramb advocated strongly for the Area 3A sewer project, stating that Tonti Drive has a large
percentage of residents that want to connect. She added that the extension has been designed
and the residents were told three years ago that they would have public sewer facilities but they
still do not.
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Facilities
2026-2030 Proposed CIP — Facilities |
| FACILITIES | 2026-2030 Proposed 2076 2027 2078 2029 2030,
Building MaintenancesRenovations 1140.09 $5,775,000 | 1140000 $ 000 | 795,009 708,009 § 840,000 § 1.470,000 § 1,670,000 RENOVATIONS/IMPROVEMERNTS $
DERE tenpeoverents 4,900,000 § s $ $9,991,000 ess: Phlot Yeat Debt $ $ $ $ Less: Debl - Income Tax (4,900,000) $ $ - $ $ Justice Centet Solar Canopy fot Pursuit Vesicles, = § 10,000 §$ 0,00 § $ Golf Cub of Dublin Maintenance Factty -§ s $ $ Sait Borns $ 000,000 § 5 Service Center « Covered Cenopy & Additional Solar Panels 4 $500,000 § SOHO $ $ ; Tom § 500,60) $6,000 § 1,300,000 § 3
PACIUTIUS: TOTAL PROZECLS 4 6,240,000 § 2,220,009 _§ 2,910,000 § 1,140,009 $18,625,099 |
Mr. Ashford presented facilities projects, highlighting building maintenance catch-all items,
recreation center refresh projects (with Phase 1 of senior and teen lounges nearing completion),
and various improvements during shutdown including gymnasium painting and air handler
replacement. He noted plans for a salt barn and canopies at the service center have been pushed
back to allow for comprehensive master planning of the back lot area.
The Golf Club of Dublin was discussed. Mr. Ashford explained that $350,000 has been advanced
for potential participation in golf club operator projects if Council desires, noting attempts to find a
new location for golf club operations have been unsuccessful. Ms. O'Callaghan explained the City's
obligation to provide a maintenance facility per a 20-year-old agreement, but clarified the City is
only obligated to provide comparable facilities, not upgrades.
Ms. Fox raised concerns about the condition of the Rings farmhouse. Ms, O'Callaghan discussed
options including a potential lot split to separate the farmhouse from the barn, which could allow
the house to be sold if bathrooms were added to the barn for standalone maintenance facility use.
Mr. Keeler expressed support for selling the farmhouse property.
Mayor Amorose Groomes emphasized the need for long-term decisions versus continuing to
maintain something that is always an issue. She stated that Council needs to make the hard
decisions.
Fleet
2026-2030 Proposed CIP — Fleet
FET | 2026-2030 Proposed 226, 2077. 2070. 2029 20M Total AAINTENANCE Replacement Equipment 605, 540,000 $ 565,000 $ 3,056,000
Replacement Vehides 2,100,000 11,686,000 $ 2,876,000 $ 3,166,000 $ 2,935,000 $ 3,100,000 $ 2,665,000 $ 14,742,000 EW (ADDITIONS TO THE FLEET)
FLEET: TOTAL PROJECTS $ 2,876,000 _$ 3,166,000 _$ 2,935,000_$ 3,100,000 _$ 2,665,000_$ 14,742,000
Mr. Ashford presented the requested Fleet CIP. There were no questions or comments from Council.
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Parks
Legend (Compared to the 2025-2029 CIP)|
Project Increase teal 2026-2030 Proposed CIP — ParkS ssestrc Shift in Project Year
PARKS | 2026-2030 Proposed 2076 2027, 2028 2025) 2030. Total MAINTENANCE
Amberieigh Communtty Park Renovation $ -$ | 75,000 $ *.% + § 75,000 ‘Annual Park Renovations / Rehabitations |S 11775000, -a;700,000°'5 650,000 $ 516000000 $ 3,650,000 § 8,375,000 Balantrae Splash Pad Renovatons $ 1,500,000 $ 75,000 $ - $ -$ -$ 1,575,000 Emeraid Parkway - Streetscape Enhancements $ “$s 150,000 $ 150,000 $ 365,000 $ $ 665,000 Less: Kroger TIF $ -$ (150,000) $ (150,000) $ (365,000) $ -$ (665,000) Pubic At Maintenance $ 15,000 $ 15,000 $ 15,000 $ 15,000 $ 15,000 $ 75,000 Less: Hotel Motel Tax Fund $ (15,000) $ (15,000) $ (15,000) $ (15,000) $ (15,000) $ (75,000) Various Pump Replacement Contingency $ 120,000_$ 120,000_$ 120,000_$ 120,000_$ 120,000_$ 600,000 $ 3,395,000 $ 1,895,000 § 1,845,000 $ 1,720,000 $ 1,770,000 $ 10,625,000
rum Ferris-Wright Park - Hoider-Wright Farm and Earthworks Hyfnd Gen Park Less: Perimeter Center TIF
1,75, : . 1,375,000 Riverside Crossing Park - East Lawn Event Infrastructure z Less: Debt - Income Tax (4,000,000) : (4,975,000) Crossing Park - Promenade wth Integrated Safety Impediments - 1,500,000 $ 1,500,000 Less: Debt - Income Tax - - - : (1,500,000) $ (1,500,000) ‘Scoto River Corridor Kayak Livery and Launch 850,000 $ 850,000 ‘Saved Interchange - Renovation / Panting : - : 800,000 $ -$ 800,000 South High Street Streetscape Enhancements - Eastside - : : 1,350,000 $ -$ 1,350,000
Less: Debt - Income Tax 1500, 1,805,000) $ (2,500,000) _$ = $ (12,605, 510,000 $ 1,680,000 $ 2,705,000 § 7,550,000 $ 7,434,400
PARKS: TOTAL PROJECTS 9,404,400 _$ 2,295,000 § 9,495,000 $ 7,305,000 4,835,000 38,834,400
Mr. Earman presented Parks and Recreation projects, emphasizing maintenance of over 40
playgrounds valued at over $300,000 each. He highlighted Coffman Park improvements based on
Council feedback for events infrastructure, including permanent safety perimeter solutions. Ms.
O'Callaghan added that safety improvements are also being considered for Riverside Crossing Park
following recent tragic incidents where vehicles left the roadway and entered pedestrian areas.
Monument gateway entry signs appeared as a new budget item. Pickleball courts have been
moved out a year pending master planning for SportsOhio and Darree Fields. Mr. Earman noted
that data regarding pickleball courts usage showed 60 percent of the usage on the courts were
non-Dublin residents in 2023 and 2024, with current usage still about 50-50. Ms. O'Callaghan
mentioned Sports Facilities Companies is considering the vacant gymnastics building for indoor
pickleball courts.
The Scioto River Corridor kayak livery and launch study has been moved out with the Riverside
Crossing Park master plan. Funding for SportsOhio and Darree Fields focuses on maintaining
existing infrastructure needs for parking and landscaping.
Ms. De Rosa advocated for concurrent planning of Coffman Park and SportsOhio. She also
expressed frustration about pickleball delays. She stated that the City has known this is what
people want and it is in great demand. She advocated for moving the plans forward without delay.
Ms. O'Callaghan agreed that master planning efforts would likely merge together, noting that
retaining a consultant would be necessary if looking at structures beyond landscaping expertise.
Ms. Fox inquired about maintenance of historic barns in parks, citing wood rot concerns at the
Waterford barn. Mr. Ashford confirmed regular maintenance occurs, listing recent work on several
structures around the City.
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Police
Legend (Compared to the 2025-2029 CIP)|
Project Increase bo Project Decrease = 2026-2030 Proposed CIP — Police serene
opeeerneeweete Shift In Project Year
2OLICE | 2026-2030 Proposed 2076 2027 20278 2029 7030. Total
MAINTENANCE Repacement Balstic Shields $ -$ +S 125000 $ $ -§ 125,000
Repacement/Changeover Frearms $ 400,000 $ - $$ + § - $s = $ 400,000
Repacement/Changeover Taser, Body Cameras and Cruser Cameras: $s 330,000 $ 330,000 $ 330,000 $ 450,000 $ =% 1,440,000 Reptcement Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) $ -$ 150,000 $ -§ -§ -$ 150,000
ReplacemenyUpgrade Technology and Cameras Survelance Vehices $ = $ ms | s ~ $ 30,000 Replacement Speed Traters $ - ~$ $s $ 85,000
$ 730,000 $ 595,000 $ 455,000 $ 450,000 $ = 3 2,230,000
NEW ENHANCEMENTS/EQUIPMENT
Drone Deployments to 911 Cals $ 150,000 $ Nf - - - 300,000
$ 1,100,000 $ * = = « 1,100,000 $ (700,000) $ . : : - (700,000) $ (400,000) $ - = - & (400,000)
E-Ctation Proiters $s -% me - 30,000
Mobile Command Vehide $s 550,000
pate 1,600,000
4,000,000
667,588,
50,000
300,000
35,000
125,000 Records Management System (RMS) and Hobie Fe’d Reporting (MFR) Replacement $ 900,000
‘Scout Crime Prevention Portable Survedance Cameras $ 150,000
Traffic and Crime Prevention Cameras (Phase 2) $s od 120,000
VR Training Smustor $ —t 200,000 Lm: 200,000
$s 727,588 $¢ 2,350,000 4,030,000 $ 9,027,588
POUCE; TOTAL PROJECTS $ 3,065,000 _$ 1,260,000 _$ 1,182,588 _$ 2,800,000. 4,030,000 _$ 12,357,588 es
Sustainable | Connected
Chief Paez presented public safety projects, including firearms changeovers for rifles and officer-
issued weapons, continuation of TASER body camera and cruiser camera program from 2024,
$150,000 for unmanned aerial vehicles outside the Drone as First Responder program, technology
upgrades for surveillance vehicles, and speed trailers with potential sound capture capability for
loud vehicle enforcement.
Future projects include e-bikes in 2027, patrol robot technology continuation, range upgrades for
the indoor firing range, and significant communications equipment upgrades beginning in 2028
due to statewide Motorola technology changes. Chief Paez noted that staff has engaged Motorola's
grant program and reached out to Franklin County EMA and the 911 committee for funding
assistance.
Mayor Amorose Groomes raised the importance of reframing budget categories to capture true
public safety spending. She suggested including technology, events, and recreational services
under a public safety umbrella to better position the City for potential state public safety funding.
Ms. Kramb supported this, suggesting barriers for Coffman Park and Riverside Crossing could be
reallocated as "public safety barriers."
Sanitary Sewer
Mr. Hendershot presented sanitary sewer projects, highlighting the ninth annual report for water
and sanitary sewer utility extension policy.
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2026-2030 Proposed CIP — Sanitary Sewer
SANITARY SEWER | 2026-2030 Proposed 2026) 2027, 2078 2029 2030) Total MAINTENANCE ‘Annual Santary Sewer Maintenance Program $ 245,000 $ 1,145,000 Less: Sewer Fund $ (210,000) $ (220,000) $ (230,000) $ (240,000) $ (245,000) $ (1,145,000) Santary Sewer Lining and Repair $ “$ 1,500,000 $ oars “$s 1,500,000 $ 3,000,000 Less: Sewer Debt s $ (1,500,000) $ -$ $ (1,500,000) $___ (3,009,000) $ $ -$ 7s $ -$ -
NEW ENHANCEMENTS/INFRASTRUCTURE Ocer Run Santary Sever Improvements - Avery Road Relef Sever Less: Sever Debt Less: Unfunded Deer Run Santary Sewer Improvements - Gick Road Relef Sewer
100,000 Tem s (100,000) $ (500,000) 2
Less: Unfunded Deer Run Santary Sewer System Improvements - Hurfield Viage Gof Cub Retef Se Less: Sewer Debt
s $ s $ ‘Less: Sewer Debt $ (100,000) $ $ =
s s Deer Run Santary Sewer Improvements - South Riverview Street s Debt PUEOBDODODY Tax $ (175,000) $ $ (950,000) $ -$ S$ Gut
North Fork Indan Run Santary Sewer System Improvements - Brand Road Relef Se. : 1,000,000 $ s -$ *%$ - $ 1,000,000
Less; Unfunded - Pending Dscussons wth Columbus water (1,000,000) $ -$ -$ - § om (1,000,000)
‘South Fork Indan Run Sanitary Sewer System Improvements - vit ad ta Seg 600,000 $ 8 700,000 $ Ce | -$ 1,300,000
Less: Uniunded - Pending Dscussions wth Columbus Water s (600,000) $ > $ (700,006) _$ -$ $ (1,300,000)
s 1,305,000 $ $s - $ =% $ 1,305,000
SANITARY SEV/ER: TOTAL PROJECTS $s 3,490,000 _$ 10,245,000 _$ 6,140,000 _$ 240,000_$ 2,375,000_$ 22,490,000
Legend (Compared to the 2025-2029 CIP)
Project Increase
Project Decrease news Project Silstainable | Connected Resilient Shift in Project Year
Two utility extension projects are proposed: Sanitary Extension to Area 14B (design ongoing,
construction in 2026 in conjunction with Avery Road sidewalk connections) and Waterline
Extension to Area 3A (design completion by late 2025/early 2026, serving 19 parcels along
Riverside Drive).
New projects include the Deer Run Sanitary Sewer Shed Infiltration/Inflow Mitigation Pilot Project
to determine effectiveness of various mitigation measures, and the Metro Center Revitalization
Catalytic Sites Sanitary Sewer Improvement project. Avery Road and Glick Road sanitary relief
sewer projects have been shifted back a year to align with the mitigation pilot project and ongoing
sanitary sewer utility master plan update.
Stormwater
2026-2030 Proposed CIP — Stormwater
STORMWATER | 2026-2030 Proposed 2030 MAINTENANCE ‘Annual Storm Structure
‘anual Stocmvater Mahtenance Program Stormwater Grant Plot Project Watenvays Mantenance Program B 9 "
2,410,000 4460," ,575,! 11,305,000
NEW ENHANCEMENTS/INFRASTRUCTURE Annual Stormwater
tor Systems ‘South Riverview Street Stormwater Improvements
STORMWATER: TOTAL PROJECTS s 3,100,000 _$ 3,655,000_$ 8,695,000_$ 2,620,000_$ 2,985,000_$ 21,055,000
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Mr. Hendershot reported that stormwater projects include a new Annual Stormwater Management
Basin Maintenance Program, necessitated by comprehensive inspections with Franklin Soil and
Water Conservation District. Staff proposed extending the stormwater grant pilot project for HOAs
due to limited initial interest. New projects include Bristol Commons and Park Place drainage basin
improvements for erosion and edge treatment, U.S. 33 stormwater improvements for roadside
ditches, and Metro Center stormwater improvements to replace one retention basin with a portion
of the "blue meander" from the adopted revitalization plan.
Ms. Fox questioned the significant cost difference between Bristol Commons ($45,000) and Park
Place ($670,000) drainage improvements. Mr. Hendershot explained both are currently in design,
with Park Place requiring limited acquisitions for site access and having more extensive scope due
to the basin edge being exposed by 19 inches after lowering to accommodate upstream
deficiencies.
Technology
2026-2030 Proposed CIP — Technology
‘TECHNOLOGY | 2025-2029 Proposed ‘Al Innovations 200,000 $ y Data Platform 125,000 $ 535,000 Connected Dublin & Smart Corridor 450,000 $ 2,250,000 Fiber Optic, Camera & IoT Programs $ 250,000 250,000 $ 1,515,000 GIS - Geographic Information System 75, 75,000 $ 100,000 125,000 $ 475,000 Infrastructure & Operations — tr $ 514,000 321,000 $ | Information Seaurlty y Z Solutions & Services.
TECHNOLOGY: TOTAL PROJECTS $3,174,000 _$ 3,302,000 _$ 3,744,000 _$ 2,677,000 _$ _2,986,000_$ _15,863,000
Mr. Brown presented technology projects structured as programmatic areas rather than specific
projects. AI and innovations increased to explore Dublin digital ID and digital front door concepts.
The data platform had slight increases based on recently completed finance data analytics
projects. Connected Dublin and Smart Corridor saw increases for rising vendor costs, including
Urban SDK for speed analytics used by police and transportation.
Fiber budget shows slight increases but overall decreases due to altafiber partnership leveraging
dark fiber leases. GIS program covers aerial photos, drone photography (including before/after
Irish Festival coverage), and right-of-way asset data collection. Infrastructure and operations
decreased due to cloud-based storage implementation, reducing physical equipment needs.
Vice Mayor Alutto inquired about cognitive cities and agentic AI applications, suggesting
exploration of how these tools could help with customer service, water management, and tax
assistance. Mr. Brown indicated they would provide more information at the September IT update.
Ms. De Rosa requested more project detail for prioritization decisions. She emphasized the
challenge of making trade-offs without understanding specific projects, particularly mentioning the
GoDublin app as an example needing clarity in budget placement.
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Transportation & Mobility
2026-2030 Proposed CIP — Transportation — Mobility
TRANSPORTATION - MOBILITY | 2026-2030 Proposed 2026. 2027. 202 2029 2030. Total MAINTENANCE
Annual Shared-Use Path Maintenance 260, 267, $ 260,000 ¢ 1,397,000 Annual Sidewalk Maintenance § 375,000 $ 1,775,000 Sidewalk Brick & Paver Maintenance - Downtown $ 100,000 _$ ~ $ 100,000 _s —_§ 100,000_$ 300,000 $ 819,000 § 610,000 $ 691,000 $ 617,000 § 735,000 $ 3,472,000
NEW ENHANCEMENTS/INFRASTRUCTURE ‘Avery Road Sidewalk Connections - Hyland Drive to Avery Park South Lot
Blazer Parkway - Shared Use Path Addition and Bus Stop
Dale Drive Shared Use Path (Tuller Road to John Shields Parkway) Less: Grants (UinkUS) Dublin Road Shared Use Path Less: Grants (MORPC Attributable Funding & LinkUS) Mobility Infrastructure Improvements Program Helghtened Awareness Crosswalk Study Implementation Pedestrian and Bicyde School Safety Action Plan Implementation Riverside Drive East Shared Use Path - Arrowhead Road to Northen Corporation Limit Riverside Drive East Shared Use Path - Tonti Drive to Wyandotte Woods Boulevard Shler Rings Road: Eiterman to Cosgray Shared-Use Path ts (LinkUS}
re Trail Study Implementation $ 7,158,000 7,736,000 7,220,000
TREE IE OIICLES) PEDESTRIANS ST OTAL $ 3,704,000 $ 4,138,000 $ 4,749,000 $ 9,983,000 $ 1,955,000 $ 24,529,000
Legend (Compared to the 2025-2029 CIP)
Project Increase Project Decrease GRE new Project ——sssses=b Shift in Project Year
Ms. Willis presented projects including annual maintenance programs with inflation adjustments,
curbside management program continuation with $250,000 for ADA parking space improvements,
and leading pedestrian interval signal enhancements. Major projects include the Shier Rings shared
use path returning to the five-year CIP (4,120 feet of new 8-foot-wide path plus 670 feet on
Wilcox Road), with design in 2028, acquisitions in 2029, and construction in 2030.
Transportation — Bridges & Culverts
2026-2030 Proposed CIP — Transportation —
Bridges & Culverts
TRANSPORTATION - BRIDGES & CULVERTS | 2026-2030 Proposed 2026 2027, 2028 2029. 2030; Total MAINTENANCE ‘Annual Deck, Dock & Stairs Maintenance $ 50,000 $ 250,000 Annual Culvert Maintenance $ 225,000 $ 550,000 ‘Annual Pedestrian Bridge Maintenance $ 65,000 § 238,650 ‘Annual Pedestrian Tunnel Maintenance $ 25,000 806,000 Bridge Maintenance - Bright Road over Billingsley Ditch $ = $ 1,650,000 Bridge Maintenance - Frantz Road over Cramer Ditch $ - § 2,193,200 Bridge Maintenance - Muirfield Drive over S. Fork Indian Run $ 1,251,000 § 1,521,200 Bridge Maintenance - US 33 (Bridge Street) over Scioto River $ + .1§ 800,000 Concrete Sealing Maintenance $ 75,000 $ 1,300,000 Dublin Link Pedestrian Bridge Maintenance $ 40,000 _$ 40,000_§ 200,000 $3,863,000 $ 926,100 $ 1,707,000 $ 1,281,950 $ 1,731,000 § 9,509,050
NEW ENHANCEM SE Cee
Less: Unfunded $ ( 0,
(4, Less: Grants
Metro Center Revitalization - Crossing Over 1-270 Shier Rings Road to Metro Place Less: Unfunded
Less: Debt - Income Tax = $ += (2,500, 000) $
950,000 $ 200,000 $ - $ $ > $ $ 150,000
RRINGES & CULVERTS: TOTAL PROIFCTS S FRAINNN -S 1076100 & 2ea7onn s -7AL9SN A ATONN S43 720050
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Ms. Willis presented the bridge projects which featured the Emerald Connector returning to the CIP
with $30,000 for acquisition in 2028 and $29.8 million for construction (with $25.3 million
unfunded and $4.5 million in grant funding received). The John Shields Parkway bridge over Scioto
River includes $450,000 in 2028 to examine alignment and grade given development proposals
requiring potential Dublin Road raising. The Signature Trail implementation includes South Fork
Indian Run culvert widening at $2.5 million in 2030.
Ms. Fox questioned whether the Emerald Connector changes the need for John Shields Parkway
bridge. Ms. Willis explained it remains critical for Bridge Street relief once connected to Rings
Road, providing an alternate route and relieving the overcapacity Bridge Street and High Street
intersection.
Transportation — Streets & Parking
2026-2030 Proposed CIP — Transportation —
Streets & Parking
TRANSPORTATION - STREETS & PARKING | 2026-2030 Proposed 2096 2077 2028 2029 2030 Total MAINTENANCE
Annual Guardrail Maintenance Annual Parking Lot Maintenance Annual Pavement Preventive Maintenance Annual Retaining Wall and Decorative Wall Maintenance Annual Street Ught & Treffic Control Utility Painting Annual Street Maintenance Program Roadway Brick and Paver Maintenance Service Center Back Lot Rehabilitation Traffic Signal/Electrical Infrastructure Maintenance Program
$ 10,186,000 $ 8,959,000 $ 8,712,000 $ 7,875,
NeW CHANCEMCHTS/INTRASTRUCTURE 2025 2027, 2078 2029) 2030 sss sen Total
Badge Steet & High Street Intersecton ADA Improvements ey Be el Cotes heuer
versty Bovevard Extenson + Fase 3 000,000. $ . 16,250,000 . . 19,250,060 Less: Untunded L000 : (16,240,000) . : (19,250,000) EY befrastructure Comprehensye Sbity - Inpiemeritation: 5 aes . . * DON Hoak’s Hest Pood Retanny wa oy . . 610,000 jh os .
ess: Partner Funding
Hort Ruvervew Street Improvements to BSD Standards - Biock Zo Dubin Road Recthérn {stone Dubin Ares bfrastructure krgrovements (Rivet view Viige) 5 . . : :
Less: Debt « Income Tax ADL . bd . . (11,660,650)
Qot Park Weghborhood Rehobiratca: $s f . we 2.340,000,
Less: Debt + Income Tax . . . (2.300,000) Rvense Deut Ve Veevs Rd Intersection) and Shived Use Path Iniprovernient : 000 $9,323,500" Less: Debt - Income Tax r (3,323,500)
5: Debt Income Tax (6, ») AV Oho Future Fund Grant § (26,100,000) : OS 28,000
5 (1321000) $ 985,000 5 « 3s -$ 2,970,000 2.010.000 5 Taw G00 12065,060 ~$ 9,920.00
TRANSIORTATION + STAFFTS A PARITY: TATA PMTs, ¢ erm ¢ — anudAM a ale wen ¢ AAS € FAM ¢ EAM
Ms. Willis presented the street projects which included: East and West Bridge Street corridor
pedestrian enhancements with HAWK signals at the Riverside Drive/Dale Drive roundabout,
pavement marking enhancements, resurfacing, and perpendicular curb ramps. Emergency warning
system improvements will replace the 1990s deployment system still using a dot matrix printer,
automating the current manual announcements.
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University Boulevard Extension Phase 3 extends from the current Eiterman Road roundabout to the
Ohio University campus stub, opening over 240 acres for development and providing a SportsOhio
front door. Ms. O'Callaghan acknowledged the significant investment and added that it is key to
implementing everything that is being studied in this area.
Other projects include the Hyland-Croy/MckKitrick roundabout (designed with acquisition largely
complete), John Shields Parkway Extension east of Village Parkway (detailed design proposed),
Metro Center/Frantz Road streetscape, and Tuttle Crossing Boulevard Extension Phase 3 west of
Cosgray (feasibility and preliminary engineering for the 4.5-mile segment broken into two phases).
Mr. Reiner raised concerns about the State Route 745/Glick Road intersection, noting the increased
traffic coming down from Jerome Village. Ms. Willis explained it's not Dublin's intersection, and
while a roundabout was previously proposed, Shawnee Hills' village administrator was
unsupportive. She offered to include operating budget funding for a new study if Council desired.
Discussion was held regarding the Historic Dublin street lighting color temperature changes
budgeted at $870,000. Ms. Kramb was supportive of striking the project completely. Mayor
Amorose Groomes agreed. Ms. O'Callaghan sought clarification on the direction for the Historic
District lighting. The majority supported removal, though Ms. Fox noted concern that it changes
the Historic District character. Mr. Keeler suggested continuing to explore less expensive options.
Ms. Fox raised beautification concerns about the Route 161/Riverside Drive roundabout center,
noting it is a gateway to the City, and it is not yet finished after sewer work required removing
trees. She also inquired about planting trees in the Route 161 median. Ms. Willis explained ODOT
policy prohibits large trees as fixed objects for safety reasons. Ms. Fox mentioned the City of
Gahanna's solution using reinforced stone planting beds, though Ms. O'Callaghan noted LinkUS
plans could preclude such improvements.
Water
2026-2030 Proposed CIP — Water
WATER | 2026-2030 Proposed 2026 2027 2026) 2029) 2030: Total
MAINTENANCE
‘Water Tank Improvements ee $ = 7 - $ -$ <3 110,000
Less: Water Fund $s (360,000) $ = § > $ - 3 -$ (360,000) 5 -§ -$ -$§ ~$ -$§ °
NEW ENHANCEMENTS/INFRASTRUCTURE Water Line $275,000 $ 1,700,000 $ - $300,000 ¢ 1,900,000 ¢ 4,175,000
Less: Water Debt $ (275,000) $ (1,700,000) $ ~$ (300,000) $ (1,900,000) _$ (4,175,000)
$ - $s - $ - $ - $ 8 id
WATER: TOTAL PROJECTS $ 635,000 _$ 1,700,000 $ - $ 300,000 _$ 1,900,000_$ 4,535,000
Mr. Hendershot shared that water projects include new water booster station improvements at
Tartan West and Post Road (coordinated with Columbus), increased funding for water tank
improvements, and waterline replacement program Phase 8 with increased funding due to the
inclusion of Dumfries Court East and West based on recent water line breaks.
Council Discussion
Council Work Session
August 18, 2025
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As the comprehensive departmental review concluded, Ms. De Rosa observed that items have
been added, but nothing removed from the project requests. She noted that difficult decisions will
need to be made.
Vice Mayor Alutto reinforced this concern and stated that Council has some really difficult decisions
to make regarding the CIP, particularly because many of the projects are debt funded. There may
be things that have to be pushed out or taken off the table altogether so that the City can
maintain a conservative approach to the overall debt profile and credit ratings.
Ms. O'Callaghan acknowledged the feedback received and ongoing work needed. She stated that
staff has done a lot of work to bring the request closer to a balanced budget and that work will
continue.
Council members offered final guidance for prioritization. Ms. De Rosa emphasized the importance
of maintenance funding and acknowledged the expected increases.
Ms. Fox provided extensive comments on revenue generation and fiscal sustainability. She
expressed appreciation for taking care of existing assets. She added that Council goals should
prioritize producing income to keep the revenue stream stable and allow the big ideas to come to
fruition. She suggested various revenue strategies including brownfield grants for the Shepherd
site, leasing rather than giving away land, and creating business improvement districts beyond
Bridge Park. Ms. Fox concluded her comments with the principle: "Only take on projects that we
can sustain throughout the development, the infrastructure, the operation, and the maintenance."
Ms. O'Callaghan added that she would recommend SportsOhio for state capital funding requests,
as it does serve the greater region, and there is no other dedicated funding source for that type of
project. Ms. O'Callaghan thanked Council for the feedback.
2026 Operating Budget
In the interests of time, Ms. O’Callaghan stated that staff will continue to work on the Operating
Budget and be prepared to discuss at the next designated work session.
There being no further business for discussion, the meeting was adjourned at 8:33 p.m.
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