City of Columbus, Recreation and Parks Department

This 2020 Report from the Columbus Women's Commission outlines its strategic direction and ongoing initiatives focused on advancing gender equity and economic security for women in Columbus. The plan addresses key areas such as equity in the workplace, housing and evictions, workforce development, and health. It emphasizes leveraging data, fostering community partnerships, and advocating for policy changes to dismantle barriers and reduce gender- and race-based inequities, with the ultimate goal of improving the economic position and overall well-being of women and their families in the community.

The agenda for the meeting included key discussions on Quality Improvement, Performance Improvement, and PHAB Reaccreditation, followed by the Health Commissioner's Update. New business primarily involved authorizing the acceptance of grant funds from the ADAMH Board of Franklin County and the Ohio Department of Health for various initiatives, including incentive payments and workforce accreditation. Additionally, the Board was set to authorize contract modifications for increased services related to American Sign Language interpreting, laboratory testing with Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings, and Ending the HIV Epidemic (EHE) services with AIDS Healthcare Foundation. Under Sexual Health Promotion, authorization for acceptance of HIV Prevention Grant Program funds and a contract name amendment for Ryan White Part A services were scheduled. Other business included approval of personnel items.

The meeting agenda included updates and discussions regarding the Ethics and Responsibilities of Board of Health Members, HIV services, and the Health Commissioner's Update. New Business items focused heavily on authorizing various grant fund acceptances and contract modifications. Specific authorizations included grant funds for the Overdose Data to Action program ($150,000), a modification to increase security services contract with OSS Ohio Holdings ($30,000 increase), and grants from the Ohio EPA ($50,000), Ohio Department of Children and Youth ($118,865), and the Franklin County Chemical Emergency Preparedness Advisory Council ($80,193). The Board also planned to authorize a Memorandum of Agreement regarding subcontracted lab services, a grant agreement with the Mid-Ohio Food Collective ($10,000), and consideration for amending the Health Administrative Compensation plan insurance appendix. Addiction Services new business included authorizing significant grant funds from the ADAMH Board ($2,169,470.94) and a grant agreement for the Franklin County Crisis Care Center ($300,000). Clinical Health involved a contract modification for physician services with Ohio State University Physicians, Inc. ($10,000 increase). Sexual Health Promotion items included authorizing a large grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services ($3,382,868) and a contract with The Ohio State University for STI surveillance services.

The key discussion topics included a review of the First Quarter Financials and the Health Commissioner's Update. The New Business section focused extensively on authorizing several contract modifications, purchases, and the acceptance of grant funds. Specific authorizations included modifications for emotional intelligence training, purchasing security paper, accepting grant funds for Tobacco Use Prevention and Cessation, and extensions for the Drive to Succeed Grant Program. Numerous contract authorizations related to HIV Prevention services, Enhanced HIV Prevention and Surveillance services, and increases to existing contracts for Ryan White related services were also considered. Additionally, the board was set to consider a variance request related to lifeguard requirements for Columbus North Athletic Club and Aquatic Adventures Ohio.

The Columbus Bike Plus Plan aims to transform Columbus into a city where individuals of all ages and abilities can safely and comfortably bike or roll for transportation and recreation. This 2025 Annual Report outlines the plan's progress towards its core goals of creating safe streets, increasing participation in biking, scooting, and rolling, and designing for equity. The plan includes a long-term Vision Network, targets 20 miles of near-term connections to be completed by 2030, and encompasses 26 supporting policies and programs. Key accomplishments highlighted in 2025 include the implementation of the East Broad Street Vision Zero demonstration project and the development of a bikeway maintenance policy.