Development News for Reynoldsburg, Ohio

Storm Sewer Improvements Planned for Black Lake Creek Watershed Following Study

An ordinance authorizes the mayor to contract with MS Consulting for engineering design services related to storm sewer improvements, based on the Black Lake Creek watershed study. This study identified recommendations for addressing flooding, including storm sewer upgrades, property acquisition in floodplains, and bridge adjustments. The city is seeking funding for these improvements, which have not yet been implemented.

City Council Considers Expansion of Easton Community Reinvestment Area for Tax Abatement

The city is seeking authorization to expand the Easton Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) eligible for tax abatement, originally established by ordinance 97-2023. The committee moved to forward this ordinance to council for its first reading.

City to Upgrade Playgrounds at Hubert and McPherson Parks with State Grant Funding

The city is seeking authorization to accept funding assistance from the Ohio Parks and Recreation Association (OPRA) State Initiative Program in partnership with GameTime for the purchase and installation of new, ADA-accessible playground equipment at Hubert Park and McPherson Park. The total project cost is estimated at $900,000, with the grant providing $264,247.66. Competitive bidding will be waived as the purchase will be made through a cooperative purchasing contract. Emergency legislation is requested to meet grant deadlines.

City Council Approves Nuisance Cost Certification, Infrastructure Acceptance, and Community Survey Contract

Council approved ordinances related to nuisance cost certification for Franklin and Licking Counties for 2025, authorizing the mayor to accept public infrastructure for Eastwood sections two and three, and accepting a contract for a community survey with Illuminology. Emergency ordinances for purchasing equipment and a Chevrolet Equinox EV were also approved.