Columbus South Side Area Commission
Public Services Committee
- Illegal Dumping Cameras
- First location: Moler & Progress
- Potential second location: area of Hinman & 6th, City can also recommend additional locations
- City will install cameras we purchase and secure with a lock
- Designated individuals would be able to download footage via Bluetooth
- Key desired features: good reviews, strong nighttime resolution, motion sensitivity, adequate SD card storage, solar charging, Bluetooth/wifi capability
- Plan to purchase up to 5 cameras using area commission’s remaining budget (which must be used by end of March)
- Will be presented at CSSAC meeting for approval
- Action item: Kathy will research final camera options, check with Vanessa if area commission budget can be used for cloud connection/storage for cameras
- Capital Budget / Priorities / Transportation
- Capital budget included $9 million for participatory budgeting pilot, what that will look like is unknown
- No other projects on the South Side specifically called out in capital budget, projects that are happening likely fall in larger buckets that are in the budget
- Frebis Ave protected bike lanes expected to be constructed in 2026 between Lockbourne Road and Alum Creek Drive
- South High Street included in 5-year plan for Bike Plus
- PR Committee
- Order additional giveaway items using this year’s CSSAC budget (larger grocery-style bags, magnetic chip clips, possibly pens)
- Will be presented at CSSAC meeting for approval
- Action item: Wayne will get quotes for the grocery bags and chip clips