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ANNUAL REPORT —1972

CITY DEPARTMENTS INDEX

Page Office of the Mayor 2 Department of Law 4 Department of Public Utilities 7 German Village Commission 9 Department of Finance 9 City Treasurer 11 Board of Purchase 11 Income Tax Division 13 City Auditor 13 Council of the City of Columbus 14 Office of the City Clerk 14 Legal Aid and Defender Society 15 Department of Recreation 15 Municipal Court 25 Department of Health 26 Public Library 34 Municipal Civil Service Commission 37 Charitable Solicitations Board 40 Hare Charity Fund 40 Department of Development 40 Department of Industrial Relations 46 Community Relations 46 Division of Parks and Forestry 49 LUMBUS, OHIO THE CITY BULLETIN Official Publication of Ihe City of Columbus Published weekly under authority of the City Charter and direction of the City Clerk. Contains official report of proceedings of council,* ordinances passed and resolutions adopted; civil service notes and announcements of examinations; advertisements for bids; details pertaining to official actions of all city departments. Subscription by mail, $5.00 a Year in advance. Second-Class Postage Paid at Columbus, Ohio HELEN M. VAN HEYDE City Clerk Telephone 461-7316 CITY DEPARTMENTS. COLUMBUS. OHIO. 1972

OFFICE OF THE MAYOR ANNUAL REPORT —1972 During the year 1972, my first as a Mayor of the City can best be administered for maximum benefit to the of Columbus, one of the prime areas of concern was community. For the first time a Mayor of Columbus has for the "forgotten" role of this office. When we think become seriously involved in the management of the of the duties of the Mayor, many of the glamorous and millions of federal dollars placed in the City. This in­ public aspects come to mind. But the "forgotten" role volvement by the Mayor is important to Federal officials is that of the Mayor as the Chief Executive Officer of and our citizens. the City government. With some cities in Ohio having Second, with the changing nature and funding levels a City Manager, we might conclude that the Mayor's of many federal programs, Columbus has been in a better position is a ceremonial one. There is much more to position to adjust to these new situations. Some of these the job than proclamations and picture-taking. In my changes present serious challenges, but our better over­ mind, the first priority is administering the City govern­ all management in this area assures a less painful transi­ ment. Following the policies and laws enacted by City tion, and will better enable us to develop fiscal and Council, a Mayor must exercise those executive responsi­ management capabilities for the anticipated special bilities. This "forgotten" role as Chief Administrative revenue sharing programs. Officer does not attract the headline in the newspapers or the bulletins over the broadcast media. In fact it C. Integrated Grant Administration Program creates the opposite situation. The proper administrative After six months of study, research, and planning our operation results in a low-key approach that does not office made a formal application for a grant under the attract wide publicity and attention. This approach Integrated Grant Administration (I.G.A.) program. Only pays off in a better delivery of services to taxpayers two other cities (Indianapolis and Minneapolis) have and a more efficient overall operation. received funding for a comprehensive study of all man­ The City of Columbus is a major business with 5500 agement and operations function within City govern­ employees and a total yearly budget of $160 million. ment. The objective is systematically to provide a better Modern business administration is needed to insure means for delivery of City services. (In February, 1973, maximum benefit to the taxpayers. And with continued Columbus received this $243,000 I.G.A. grant and opera­ cooperation from Council and the community, the initial tions commenced in March, 1972) efforts made in 1972 will pay off with even more tangible results in the coming years. The following D. Ombudsman summary covers two major areas. One notes the major In December, 1972, we were able to start a new pro­ activities directly under the "Office of the Mayor." The gram under my office that provides individual citizens a second covers some of the major highlights of the direct avenue for getting an answer to any type of City general, overall administration under the responsibility problem. By creating a City Ombudsman, Columbus of the Mayor. became one of the first cities in North America to have a person who can cross departmental lines to solve a citi­ zen problem. With our complex governmental arrange­ I. OFFICE OF THE MAYOR ments, I believe an Ombudsman serves as a link to the public in demonstrating responsiveness and instilling A. City Council Cooperation confidence in our processes. During the initial ninety While the offices of City government are technically days, over 600 persons received assistance through the non-partisan, the news media and others have recog­ Ombudsman. As this effort becomes more widely known, nized that political party elements are involved in the it will not only help the individual citizen, but will pro­ operation of Columbus City government. Being a Mayor vide the Mayor with wider guides to the concerns of our of one party, I face the situation of working with a City community. Council made up of five members from the other party E. Open-Door With The Mayor and only two from my party. In addition, the other two With the growth of huge governmental and corporate major City offices (City Attorney and City Auditor) are institutions in America, it is seldom that an individual also held by members of the opposite party. On the gets the opportunity to confront directly a Chief Execu­ surface this would semingly present major problems. tive Officer. In the City of Columbus in 1972, there was I am happy, however, to note that the cooperation from a difference. As Mayor I instituted "Open-Door" sessions all elected City officials proved a major factor in the on Wednesday mornings where citizens can meet di­ positive accomplishment during 1972. We had certain rectly with me. No appointment is needed. There is just differences of opinion at times, but this was part of the the Mayor and the citizen (s). There are no time limits. constructive, progressive process in seeking the best The session is as long as is needed to give the situation solution to major issues. To City Council President M. D. a fair hearing. Many times it is just a matter of listen­ Portman, Council Members Charles R. Petree II, James ing. At other times direct action is needed. Regardless of A. Roseboro, Dr. John H. Rosemond, Fran Ryan, Daniel the problem, citizens in Columbus know that the Mayor H. Schoedinger, and Donald L. Woodland, City Attorney makes a portion of his time available for citizens to James J. Hughes, Jr., and City Auditor Hugh J. Dorrian, confront him directly. It is healthy for me and the I extend my appreciation for their cooperation during citizens. In thirty-four "Open-Door" sessions last year, 1972. As we work forward in 1973, I know that these over 430 people directly saw the Mayor through this elected officials and new City Councilman Charles Men- means. tel will continue to exhibit the leadership and dedication needed for the total progress of our community. F. "Ask The Mayor" TV Shows Trying to communicate with 560,000 people in our B. Federal-Stale Programs Coordination City is not an easy task. But thanks to the cooperation One of the first acts during my term was to recognize of the newspapers and broadcast media in our com­ the need for better administration of our programs munity, I have been able to communicate frequently under federal and state support. This totaled over $37 with the citizens of our area. I am appreciative of the million of programs, yet we hade no real, overall man­ media's interest in City government and know that this agement. We converted a City Hall public relations pay­ coverage has helped the people better understand our roll slot into this new position of Federal-State Pro­ government. Of special interest during 1972 were several grams Coordinator. With major efforts like Model Cities, innovative television programs. Broadcast live in prime CAMPS, CEP, and Criminal Justice grants under this time, WBNS-TV featured three "Ask the Mayor" pro­ area, we now have a better idea of what monies are grams. This one-hour show from three different loca­ coming in and how they are being spent. tions in the community was a national first in television. Two points are of special consideration in this area. The whole community could see how a Mayor and his First, Columbus has clearly established itself in the eyes administration could handle questions, any question, in of federal officials (at the Regional Office in Chicago and a variety of circumstances. I felt it was a good learning in Washington) as a city that is serious about its re­ experience for me and from what I have heard, citizens sponsibility to spend properly its funds. Through the feel it provides a vital link to public officials. I also trips by me and our staff to Chicago and Washington participated in WLW-C's half-hour, prime-time "Probe" and their visits to Columbus, they understand that we program with Ann Walker, as well as a variety of other know what is needed in our community and how funds interview/news programs. CITY DEPARTMENTS. COLUMBUS. OHIO. 1972 l^i. News Clipping Service C. Downtown Development With the busy schedules of most City Hall officials, Probably the most visible area of achievement in t is vital that they can keep up to date on news items 1972 concerned our downtown growth and development. ibout City activities and related events. For that reason The downtown is the heart of our community. The Dur office instituted a news clipping service that cen­ hiring of internationally famous Vincent Ponte and his tralizes coverage from all daily and weekly newspapers planning team will yield "action plans" for tangible, and other periodicals of interest. These clippings are positive development. With the major buildings now distributed early each morning and help to keep the under construction, those planned, and the future con­ top officials fully informed about reports in the press. vention center, my administration has been happy to This service has eliminated the duplication of each office have been involved in this progress. With the $500 keeping their own clipping books and helped provide a million to be invested privately in the downtown in more systematic information service. this decade, I believe we have taken the proper steps for the future. H. Boards and Commissions Early in my administration I recognized the need for D. Parks and Recreation Merger closer attention to various Boards and Commissions For many years there had been talk about merging appointed by the Mayor. From our research we found the Division of Parks and Forestry with the Department commissions that had more members than legally of Recreation. But there had been little tangible action. allowed, those with no members ever appointed, and a Early in my administration the decision was made to few that did not meet with proper quorums. Though move ahead on serious consideration of the feasibility there were many dedicated people serving on these of such a merger. This research was conducted and the Boards and Commissions, it was clear that the Mayor's voters were presented with the proposal. They re­ Office had not given close enough attention to this im­ sponded in an overwhelmingly favorable manner. Now portant area of citizen involvement. In December, 1972, in 1973 we can implement fully this merger and achieve I made a personnel change to allow full-time attention the desired efficiency and added effectiveness. to this vital area. Now these 52 Boards and Commissions are receiving the attention that will result in a closer E. Transit Situation relationship between the Mayor and the individual During 1972 one of the most immediate problems con­ Board members. cerned our community's transit problem. Columbus, I. General Office Operations along with the County and other municipalities in our Much like the offices of a Congressman or Senator, a area, have firmly supported the need for a regional large volume of calls, correspondence, and complaints approach to solve our transit problem. The Central Ohio are directed to the Mayor because he is a highly visible Transit Authority (COTA) is the product of this area- public figure. This is a vital part of the job. Whether the wide cooperation. I have fully backed COTA and its area of concern comes directly under the Mayor or not, efforts to take-over the privately-owned CTC. The first we have tried to be of as much assistance as possible. effort for public suport in May of 1972 did not result in These calls and correspondence, together with the nor­ passage of the tax levy. We have continued to work for mal volume of the office work, add up to significant the COTA approach and I am confident that the voters work load over the course of a year. Based on our will respond in a more positive manner to the issue in estimates for 1972, the Mayor's Office handled over May of 1973. 54,000 telephone calls, 3000 complaints, and 12,000 items of mail. Many of these were routine, but for our office F. Financial Position. Revenue Sharing staff it means considerable effort and output. In addi­ While other major cities in 1972 faced an uncertain / tion I received over 1500 invitations for appearance, financial future, I am happy to report the City of Co­ proclamations, and speeches. lumbus finished in the black and in solid position for the future. We have attempted to reflect a responsible financial attitude in our management of the City. This II. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION financial condition for the year is reflective of this Through the various departments and divisions under objective and helps to instill confidence among our the City Administration, many accomplishments were citizens and employees. The major new financial factor made during 1972. Many of the aspects of these pro­ for 1972 was the approval of the Federal Revenue grams are covered in greater detail in other sections. Sharing funds. I was personally on hand when Presi­ But here I am able to cover some of the major high­ dent Nixon signed this act in Philadelphia and I believe lights, reflecting both where we have been and the this move signals a new era for local governments. We directions in which we are progressing for the future. have gained new financial resources, along with the responsibilities to fulfill larger citizen needs. Our alloca­ A. Crime Rale Reduction tions of the funds were conducted in an open and public The public safety of our citizens is the highest priority manner designed to encourage a variety of citizen input. of a City government. As the crime problem, and the While we cannot satisfy every request for funding, other aspects related to it, have increased in recent Revenue Sharing has helped bring the decision making years, our citizens and government has utilized more of closer to where the results will be felt most closely. And its resources to combat the problem. As Mayor, I am of added significance for the future will be Special happy to note that our investment has resulted in Revenue Sharing which will require a closer organiza­ tangible results in 1972. For the first time since the tional examination of our operations and could result early 1960's, the crime rate has decreased in the City in re-alignment along more functional lines. of Columbus. And this decrease has been by a highly significant level of approximately 10%. Through staff and budget changes recommended by my administra­ G. Air-Pollution Study tion, we will be able by the end of 1973 to add approxi­ Early in 1972 we began a detailed study of our Air- mately 13% more officers for coverage on our streets. Pollution Control operation under the Department of Together with higher pay and other improvements, I Public Safety. As air pollution had become an issue of believe we are moving toward improving the profes­ more serious public concern, it became clear that Co­ sionalism of our police force. As we have seen in 1972, lumbus had not maintained the type of operation de­ this will result in additional tangible benefits for the sired. I asked for a detailed examination and evalua­ citizens of our community. tion - of our division by the Federal Environmental Agency. As a result of these efforts in 1972, detailed B. Solid Waste Disposal System recommendations have been made to increase effective Recognizing the serious environmental concerns and enforcement and to reduce the cost to our City. the problems with our current solid waste disposal oper­ ation, my administration commenced research and plan­ H. Community Issues ning for a more modern and efficient system in this As Mayor, I face many issues that go beyond the area. After studying first-hand the alternatives, we have scope of the operations of the municipal government. made recommendation to City Council and expect by While technically not a responsibility of the Mayor, I the end of 1973 to have this new pulverization process must be concerned and fully informed about these many functioning. With over 1400 tons of trash and solid waste 'important areas." Most of thefce aspects relate to the received daily by the City, our progress in this area educational, social, cultural, health, and religious aspects during 1972 represents important achievement. of our community. Just as municipal services fulfill a CITY DEPARTMENTS. COLUMBUS, OHIO. 1972 vital function to our citizens, these__ other community building bond issue. As a result of the strong voter aspects complete the spectrum of human interests among support for this issue, Columbus will continue to move our people. I anr- concerned about these areas and will forward in its educational program. Along with a sound, continue to devote much of my time to learning and overall local economy, Columbus is making the type of supporting all proper activities of this nature. During progress befitting a community of our type. I am proud 1972 a special emphasis was on our public school sys­ of our progress during 1972 and look forward to the tem. I am happy to have supported its $89 million future of Columbus.

DEPARTMENT OF LAW ANNUAL REPORT —1972 GENERAL ADMINISTRATION supervisory personnel for the teams of the non-public Under the Charter of the City of Columbus, Ohio, school to and from athletic events, providing the non­ the City Attorney is required to be an elector of the public school pays all of the expenses incurred. city and an attorney at law, admitted to practice in the State of Ohio. He is elected for a term of four years and 11-72 Dr. William E. Brown, Health Commissioner, serves as legal adviser and attorney and counsel for Department of Health the City, and for all city officers and departments in Unless health inspectors also come within one of the matters relating to their official duties. exempted categories specifically mentioned in Section The City Attorney is required by the City Charter to 2923.01, Revised Code, they may not carry concealed prosecute or defend all suits for and in behalf of the weapons without incurring the penalties provided by city; to prepare all contracts, bonds and other instru­ law. Section 2923.01, Revised Code, does not prohibit ments in writing in which the city is concerned and to the carrying of all weapons, however, but only those certify in writing his approval as to the form and which are concealed on or about the person. correctness of these instruments. Chemical "Mace", when carried in an aerosol spray The City Attorney also is the prosecuting attorney of container, does not appear to fall within the definition the Municipal Court of Franklin County, Ohio, and may of a dangerous or concealed weapon. It should be noted, detail such of his assistants as he deems proper to assist however, that the health inspector may be liable for in this work. In performing these duties, the City any damage resulting from its improper use. Attorney's Office prosecutes all misdemeanor violations brought before such court and performs the same duties, 14-72 Bernard T. Chupka, Director, Department of so far as they are applicable thereto, as are required of Public Safety the prosecuting attorney of Franklin County, Ohio. The maintenance and operation of jails, workhouses, etc., are deemed to be governmental functions within Furthermore, the City Attorney is required to prose­ the rule of sovereign immunity from tort liability based cute or defend for and in behalf of the City of Colum­ on negligence. Consequently, a municipality in the bus, Ohio, all complaints, suits and controversies in operation and management of a workhouse is not gen­ which the city is a party, and such other suits, matters erally liable in the tort sense for injuries sustained by and controversies relating to city affairs as he shall be inmates occurring in connection therewith. It is clear, directed by City Council to prosecute or defend. however, that the City is responsible for any medical The Council, director of any department, or any offi­ and hospitalization expenses sustained by an injured cer, board, or commission not included with a depart­ workhouse inmate because of the city's statutory duties ment, may request in writing, the opinion of the City to "sustain" and "maintain" such inmates. This obliga­ Attorney upon questions of law involving their respec­ tion terminates upon expiration of the inmate's sentence, tive powers and duties. when the inmate is no longer in the custody or restraint In addition to the duties imposed upon the City of the municipality. Attorney by the Charter, which have hereinabove been set forth in a general way, or those duties required of him by city ordinance, the City Attorney also performs 16-72 Mrs. Fran Ryan, City Councilwoman the duties which are imposed upon city solicitors by the Neither Sections 2315.01 or 2315.02, Columbus City general law of the State of Ohio. Codes, 1959, or Section 955.22, Revised Code, can be Section 70 of the Columbus City Charter imposes construed to constitute a general leash law for dogs. upon the City Attorney the duty of rendering opinions However, it would be a proper exercise of the munici­ to the council, the director of any department, or any pality's police power for Council to pass the necessary officer, board, or commission not included in a depart­ ordinances for the control and regulation of dogs and ment, upon any question of law involving their duties or to provide the appropriate penalties. Although any fines powers, if such a request is made in writing. In addition thus collected must be paid into the City Treasury, to formal opinions, many informal opinions and memo­ Council may appropriate therefrom an amount equiva­ randums are issued by the City Attorney's Office during lent to the fines received from violations of dog-related the year. ordinances to be used for a City Animal Service. A few of the significant formal opinions rendered dur­ ing the year 1972 are summarized as follows: 17-72 Daniel F. Ginty, Superintendent, Port Columbus International Airport 1-72 Franklin H. Weir, Executive Secretary, Municipal A vehicle parked in violation of posted signs that Civil Service Commission clearly prohibit or restrict parking in the airport park­ Sections 156, 157 and 158 of the City Charter delineate ing lot may be issued a parking ticket and such ticket prohibited political activities and penalties for the viola­ is legally valid if the signs are erected pursuant to a tion thereof. As a general rule of statutory construction rule of procedure properly promulgated by the Director provides that an expression of one particular item is of Public Service. Further, curb paintings and other an exclusion of all others, the Commission is without such markings do not alone give sufficient notice of authority to further delineate or proscribe prohibited prohibited or restricted parking but must also be accom­ political activities, especially since the Charter pro­ panied by a sign that clearly conveys the prohibition visions are self-executing. Thus, the Commission loses or restriction. control of the conduct of a classified employee once he is processed by the Commission to an original or 21-72 Raymond R. Fadley, Fire Chief, Division of Fire promotional appointment. The power of an administra­ Where the Chief of the Division of Fire, from the tive board or commission is only that expressly dele­ facts presented, finds that a structure poses such an gated to it by the statute and will not be extended by iminent threat of danger to life or property as to create implication. a true public emergency situation, he may order the structure removed without the necessity of first notify­ 2-72 Dr. John Ellis, Superintendent, Columbus Public ing the property owner of the condition and without Schools the necessity of holding a hearing. Care must be taken A board of education (as distinguished from a school to insure that a true emergency does exist before a district) of a city school district may enter into a written structure can be summarily removed, as personal agreement with a non-public school for the leasing of liability for damages may result should a court later school buses to transport athletic teams and necessary decide the required imminent peril was lacking. CITY DEPARTMENTS. COLUMBUS, OHIO, 1972

26-72 Fred W. Lappert, Housing Inspector Supervisor, CLAIM COLLECTIONS Department of Development The present Columbus City Codes do not provide a Aggressive pursuit of claims continued in this sec­ procedure whereby utility services may be denied to a tion during the past year. In addition to City property structure or dwelling found unfit for human habitation and automotive damage recovery it has begun expansion under Section 4511.02 of the Columbus City Codes, in the collection of delinquent accounts. 1959. However, Council, pursuant to its police power, For the year 150 civil suits were filed for recovery. would have the authority to enact legislation providing The office is located at 155 North High Street and is for such denial of service to a dwelling declared unfit operated by Legal Investigator Andrew J. Redlin. for human habitation and vacated under Section 4511.02 and 4511.04 of the Columbus City Codes, 1959. Division Collections Amount Engineering & Construction 465 $ 35,493.20 45-72 Franklin H. Weir, Executive Secretary, Municipal Municipal Garage 267 35,730.95 Civil Service Commission Traffic Engineering 59 7,505.29 A permanent classified employee who accepts a pro­ Electricity 481 63,913.42 visional apointment without reserving any tenure in Fire 126 14,948.31 his permanent position has no status or tenure in his Communications 1 146.25 former position should he later fail to score high enough Parks & Forestry 2 35.00 to qualify for certification to the provisional appoint­ Sewerage & Drainage 3 1,096.59 ment. Water 5 1,340.05 When three persons are certified for employment to the appointing authority for a permanent position in TOTAL 1,409 $160,209.06 the classified service, the apointing authority must appoint one of those certified to that position. CIVIL CASE SUMMARY Cases on hand January 1, 1972 895 46-72 Robert W. Newlon, Director, Department of Pub­ Cases received during 1972 470 lic Utilities Cases closed during 1972 410 Columbus property owners or lessees whose property Cases on hand December 31, 1972 955 is being occupied by unauthorized vehicles of persons having no business with the owner or lessee of the There are a number of cases before the Public Utili­ property currently have two possible remedies. They ties Commission, the Federal Power Commission, the may file an affidavit in the Central Police Station against Civil Aeronautics Board, and other administrative boards the driver or the registered owner, if the driver is un­ in which the City of Columbus is an intervenor. Some known, or they may have the vehicle removed at their of these cases are listed as being on hand and some are own expense and then bring civil suit for trespass not due to the fact that administrative boards do not against the driver or owner for damages. Both of these follow the same judicial procedure as found in the remedies are predicated, however, upon the property formal courts. owner posting or giving a sufficiently conspicuous and We received 470 cases this year, fifty-six cases fewer fully explanatory notice. than were received last year; and we closed 410 cases this year, seventy-eight cases more than were closed last year. SUMMARY OF CIVIL DIVISION WORK One hundred fifty seven collection cases were filed JANUARY 1, 1972 TO DECEMBER 31, 1972 seeking a total of $47,352.31 with an average claim of $301.60, ranging from a low of $30.89 to a high of FORMAL OPINIONS $2,659.96. On Hand January 1, 1972 8 The eighty collection cases closed sought $80,416.81 Opinion Requests Received during 1972 47 with a recovery of $39,295.97 plus costs. Three cases Opinions Disposed of during 1972 46 involving $1,346.96 were decided for the defendants. On Hand December 31, 1972 9 Claims were collected for the Divisions of Airport, Elec­ INFORMAL OPINIONS 33 tricity, Engineering & Construction, Fire, Municipal CONFERENCES 942 Garage, Traffic Engineering and Water. ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS 70 Amounts recovered by suit are not counted for this WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION HEARINGS 262 report until the case is closed; therefore, partial pay­ BOARD AND COMMISSION MEETINGS 170 ments are not reflected in these figures. CONTRACTS AND BONDS — Approved 914 One hundred twenty-six cases were filed seeking ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS —Drafted— 151 $28,291.65 for the Division of Income Tax, averaging $224.53 and ranging from a low of $30.37 to a high of $6,577.77. One hundred twenty cases which sought CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY $33,949.06 were closed with receipts of $24,270.61 plus On hand January 1, 1972 53 court costs. Seven cases for $6,316.92 were charged to Received during the year 1972 132 suspense. Claims presented to City Council during 1972 88 Cases seeking damages from the city were filed in Claims otherwise disposed of (referred to the total amount of $15,854,205.00, including four cases department or denied by Council) 69 which were reopened for $895,635.00 prayers. The total On hand December 31, 1972 28 of fifty-eight cases filed also includes eleven appeals. There were sixty-one cases closed that were seeking The 157 claims closed during 1972 represented de­ damages against the City. The total amount of damages mands totaling $169,847.49. City Council approved pay­ claimed against the City was $6,343,491.58. Twenty- ment of $31,030.94 for 69 of the 88 claims submitted for nine of the above cases were successfully defended its consideration, including $23,727.61 on the 55 claims by the City Attorney's Office resulting in a saving of which arose out of vehicle accidents. Of this amount, $3,831,803.88 to the City of Columbus. In twenty-two $13,401.65 was paid as moral obligations. actions there were damages claimed in the amount of Of the 55 vehicle-related claims presented to City $2,511,687.70. These cases were disposed of resulting in Council, 27 involved Division of Police vehicles, and payment of $53,239.68 with a saving of $2,458,448.02 to the total of the claims approved for Police-vehicle- the City of Columbus, Ohio. related accidents amounted to $11,774.09, with all but The following are some illustrations of above men­ $595.33 being paid as moral obligations. tioned sixty-one closed cases: Pursuant to the provisions of Section 335.01, Columbus There were two suits seeking recovery of $672,000.00 City Codes, 1959, authorizing the several Department for personal injuries from fireworks. Summary judgment Heads to settle claims not exceeding $200.00, 30 claims, was granted to the city in one and the city was dis­ with demands totaling $5,196.50 were forwarded to the missed in the other. Judgment was rendered for the appropriate division superintendents for processing. city in a $100,000.00 aclaon resulting from an auto acci- In 1971, 52 of the claims presented to Council were - dent at the Olentangy Road detour. Nine actions arising approved for $500.00 or less, as compared with 55 dur­ out of sidewalk falls asking $355,800.00 resulted in pay­ ing 1972. ments of $9,740.00; three regarding manholes seeking These figures show the growth of the claims activity $59,000.00 in damages against the city resulted in pay­ during the past three years. ment of $1,000.00. CITY DEPARTMENTS, COLUMBUS. OHIO, 1972

Three cases against the cky asking for $90,000.00 dam­ Criminal Cases 42,440 ages involving vehicular accident >ases were settled for $12,466.00 resulting in a saving of $77,534.00. Total 1972 Caseload 96,533 The city was successful in defending eight suits against the Police Department involving false arrest, SUMMARY OF ACTIVITIES FOR YEAR 1972 trespass, assault and battery, and violation of civil rights. The total amount claimed against the city in A total of 96,533 new traffic and criminal cases were the eight suits was $1,772,500.00. In one case involving processed during 1972 through the Franklin County assault and battery by a police officer, the amount Clerk of Municipal Court. This total is an increase of claimed was $500,000.00. A jury verdict was rendered 16,669 cases (21% increase) over the previous year of against the police officer for $21,250.00 with a remit- 1971 (79,864 cases). titure of $15,000.00. This case was apealed and settled In criminal court, the largest category of cases was for $7,233.00. 19,921 intoxication charges, up from 14,017 in 1971. Administrative appeals received this year included There were 2,669 narcotic cases, up from 1,841 last year, two arising from denial of permits for electric trailer and 3,722 drunken driving cases, up from 2,656 in 1971. signs, two arising from denial of license for coin- All varieties of assault and battery cases totaled 3,034, operated mechanical amusement devices, two from deci­ down from 3,772 in 1971, but there were 354 charges sions of the Housing Appeals Board and one from denial of assault and battery on police, up from 224 in 1971. of application for a permit for a private swimming pool. The increase in cases made it necessary to augment The Comomn Pleas Court held that council's decision the staff of assistant prosecutors from nine at the be­ in the zoning at Weber and 1-71 was not appealable ginning of the year to twelve at the end of the year. under Chapter 2506, Revised Code; dismissed the ques­ One additional legal intern was hired during the year tion of sideyards between industrial buildings for want for a total of three interns. Two legal interns attended of prosecution; and affirmed orders of the Civil Service Franklin Law School and were recruited under the Commission in the discharges of two former employees. Emergency Employment Act. The third intern attends In an appeal regarding denial of variance for set Ohio State University Law School. All legal interns back, the Common Pleas Court affirmed the Board of performed their assignments under supervising prose­ Zoning Adjustment; however, the Court of Appeals re­ cutors. versed and remanded the matter to the defendant for a Assistant prosecutors were assigned on a rotating rehearing. The Board of Zoning Adjustment was re­ basis to five categories of cases before the Municipal versed by the Court of Common Pleas in the matter Court. These are traffic court, criminal court, record of the application for a special permit for a private courts, jury courts and preliminary hearings and mo­ swimming pool. Judgment of Common Pleas Court af­ tions. There were usually two to three record courts firmed by the Court of Appeals. and three jury courts operating daily Monday through Four cases filed this year sought injunctions regard­ Friday. Rotating the prosecutors every two weeks in ing movies. Bingo was the subject covered by a new the above courts served to broaden their legal experi­ case filed by Veterans Church of God. An action filed ence and maintained a higher level of enthusiasm and in the Federal District Court to enjoin fluoridation of morale among the staff. our water system was defended successfully and ap­ The City Prosecutor's Office assisted the Municipal pealed subsequently. Solex bicycles sought an injunc­ Court in keeping the criminal and traffic dockets as tion from prosecution for failure to obtain motor vehicle current as possible during the fall months by assigning licenses. Two suits were filed to preserve the assets of staff to two Saturday morning courts. Approximately an employee charged with embezzlement. Stanley Jemp- 30 to 40 cases were disposed of each Saturday by this son filed suit to stop the purchase from Penn Central of program. the Union Depot for the Columbus Convention Center. Under the direction of City Attorney, James Hughes, the City Prosecutor's Office initiated in November, 1972, In an action by the Perry Township Trustees against a Night Prosecutor's Program which resulted in great the City Clerk the Court of Appeals affirmed the trust­ benefits to the court, prosecution, police and citizens. ees were not "persons interested" in the annexation. Professors of Franklin Law School and their students The Supreme Court overruled a motion to certify. As­ maintain office hours evenings and Saturday mornings, sessments for sanitary sewers in the American Addition in the City Prosecutor's Office. They mediate and con­ were permitted to stand in the amount of $438.46; how­ ciliate misdemeanors involving inter-personal disputes ever, the city was enjoined from collecting $13,319.49 such as husband-wife assaults, landlord-tenant cases, as there was no water service in the area. A private boundary line disputes, neighborhood quarrels, and sanitary sewer pipe from a private residence into the other cases where there is a likelihood the complaining Scioto River was removed in Miller v. City. The city witness will fail to appear in court or will request the was dismissed as a party defendant in Minerva Park v. charges be dropped. Misdemeanors involving strangers Deffet Rentals. or commercial crimes, such as shoplifting, are not ap­ The city, named party defendant in nine foreclosure propriate for the Night Prosecutor's Office to handle. actions, had no claim in one, had income tax liens in Police officers have been urged to refer parties to the six other cases which were paid in full outside of the Night Prosecutor in appropriate cases instead of making foreclosure proceedings in the total of $829.66, and an arrests or suggesting affidavits be filed where the officer air easement only in another. In the last one closed feels the dispute can be settled informally through the during the year the city paid property tax of $979.35. Night Prosecutor. Three cases in the Federal Power Commission regarding When a complaint is made to the City Prosecutor's gas rates were closed. Office involving an inter-personal dispute not involving Orr v. Trinter regarding the non-submission of a an immediate threat to life or property, a hearing is second year contract to a non-tenured teacher was de­ scheduled between the complaining witness and the cided in favor of the Board of Education in the Federal person complained against. Police officers are not re­ Court of Appeals. 444 F. 2d 128, certiorari denied. quired to attend. Notices of the hearing are mailed out Miscellaneous cases received during the year included and the hearing is scheduled in the evening approxi­ three bankruptcies, three actions to recover automobiles, mately one week after the complaint is made. Hearings and six foreclosures. The Attorney General filed suit are held in the City Prosecutor's Office. The effectiveness for proper application of the John M. Lewis Trust Fund of the program may be seen by the fact that during a which was specified for a Memorial Library. Declaratory six-week period in 1972, 500 hearings were scheduled, judgments were sought on Revised Code 4513:63, junk and the people showed up for 398 of them. Twenty-five autos, and on Columbus City Codes 559.02, coin-oper­ persons were referred to various social agencies. Four ated mechanical amusement devices and by two the­ affidavits were filed, those being in cases irreconciliable atres. The City Attorney's Office was successful in clos­ out of court. The rest were settled in hearings. ing the Livingston Art Theatre on the basis that it was The City Prosecutor's Office also furnished full-time maintaining a nuisance by showing obscene materials in assistance to the night shift of the Columbus Police violation of Revised Code 3767.01 and 3767.02. Department by having a legal intern work directly with the police during the hours of 7:00 P.M. to 3:00 A.M., SUMMARY OF CRIMINAL DIVISION WORK —1972 five nights each week. The City Prosecutor's Office rendered legal advice to Traffic Cases 54,093 the Columbus Police and Fire Departments, City regula- CITY DEPARTMENTS, COLUMBUS, OHIO, 1972 tory divisions, Franklin County Sheriff's Office, Ohio motions and appeal briefs, and interviewing visitors to State Patrol, Ohio State University Police Department, the office. and law enforcement agencies of many of the suburbs. To relieve the acute space problem in the City Prose­ Assistance was given to the training of officers of the cutor's Office at the Columbus Police Station, the City Columbus Police Department through moot court dem­ Attorney submitted a legislative request to City Coun­ onstration of an OMVI case and lectures regarding the cil for authority and funds to lease additional office functions of the Prosecutor's Office. space at 50 West Broad Street. It is anticipated that A legal investigator was busily engaged in processing twelve prosecutors and one secretary will move into cases with special problems, interviewing and handling the new space. inquiries of visitors, police, court personnel, attorneys LAND ACQUISITION and directly supervising the office secretaries and clerks. The Land Acquisiiton Division of the City Attorney's The secretarial and clerical staff efficiently handled Office accomplished the following acquisition of prop­ such duties as preparing and processing record and jury erty and easements in connection with various City case files, sending out questionnaires to prosecuting wit­ projects during the year 1972: nesses, processing incoming mail and telephone calls, filing completed files, pulling files for court dockets, pre­ Total Parcels Acquired 294 paring precipes, typing letters, memoranda, affidavits, Total Amount $1,608,049.16 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES ANNUAL REPORT — 1972 The Department of Public Utilities and the Office of During the year 1972, the Department continued its the Director of the Department were created by the system of checking the heating value content of natural vote of the people by amendment to the City Charter, gas supplied by Columbia Gas of Ohio, Inc. within the Section 192-1, in the City of Columbus at the General City of Columbus. Section 3 of Ordinance No. 1399-70 Election held November 3, 1953. This Department, specified that natural gas supplied under this ordinance among other things, exercises the administrative powers shall have an average heating value of not less than of the City in relation to all privately owned public 1,000 BTU per cubic foot. Tests made, in compliance utilities operating within, to or from the corporate with the ordinance, show there was a calculated heat­ limits of the City, such regulation presently governing: ing value of 1029 per cubic foot and thus assures the ordinance rate gas consumers of Columbus that they Privately Owned Natural Gas Companies are getting proper value for their money under the Privately Owned Pipeline Companies present gas rate ordinance. These BTU tests were con­ Privately Owned Electric Companies ducted by the Engineering Experiment Station of the Privately Owned Local Mass Transportation Com­ Ohio State University. panies The Department handled a total of 122 gas complaints Privately Owned Telephone Companies involving Columbia Gas of Ohio, Inc. during the calen­ Privately Owned Railroad, Bus and Airline Com­ dar year 1972. Thirty-three of these complaints were in panies connection with the Company turning off gas or turning Privately Owned Community Antenna Television on gas at the Customers' premises. We were able to Systems settle twenty-seven of these cases to the satisfaction of In addition to the above enumerated administrative the claimant by having the gas turned on. In seven of authorities, the Director of the Department shall per­ these cases, we found that the gas had been turned form other duties as may be imposed upon him by the off for various justifiable reasons. City Council or the Mayor. Further, the Director has Forty-three customers of the company requested that represented the City of Columbus in utility cases be­ we assist them in getting extensions of time for pay­ fore the courts, boards and commissions. ment of the gas bills after they had been refused such The Director, during 1972, represented the City of extensions by the Company. We were succssful in get­ Columbus in several cases before the Public Utilities ting extensions of time for all forty-three of these Commission of Ohio. people. During the year, the personnel of this Department Forty cases were involved with the amount of the consisted of the Director, a Utility Accountant and two customers' gas bill to the Company. The customers secretaries. Additional expert witnesses, accountants, thought they were being overcharged, that the bill was engineers, consultants, agents and services were con­ calculated too high, or that the Company had made an tracted for as needed to fully investigate, inspect and error in reading the meter. Some of these customers audit the books, records and operations of the above charged that the meter was not in proper mechanical enumerated public utilities. condition. An investigation was made in each of these Privately Owned Natural Gas Companies cases to determine what the problem could be. Thirty- nine of these cases were settled to the satisfaction of the During the calendar year 1972, the price charged for customers involved. In the remaining one case in this natural gas within the City of Columbus was regulated category, we were unable to convince the customer that by City Ordinance No. 1399-70, which Columbia Gas of the bill issued by the Company was correct, although Ohio appealed from the Ordinance to the Public Util­ our investigation proved to the satisfaction of the De­ ities Commission of Ohio. partment that this customer was not being overcharged. The hearing was set for June 26, 1973. At that time, In summary, of the 122 gas complaints handled dur­ the Company and the City made a recommendation and ing the year 1972, 93.4% were handled to the satisfac­ stipulation to the P.U.C.O. and recommended that the tion of the person who registered the complaint with Gas Company's gross revenues should be increased by this Department. A large degree of the settlements on $2,313,251. As yet, the P.U.C.O. has not given an Order complaints involved mutual cooperation and mutual to the Gas Company. understanding of both sides of the problem involved. Due to the purchased gas, refund and labor escalator In addition, the Director had several conferences with clauses contained in the ordinance, the gas customers officials at the Public Utilities Commisison of Ohio re­ within the City of Columbus received new adjustments garding matters pertaining to the appeals filed by commencing on May 1, 1972, which was an increase of Columbia Gas of Ohio, and conferences were held with 0.66

Numerous calls and requests were submitted to this terial was furnished and questions answered concerning Department concerning various public utilities, not spe­ these and other matters. cifically noted in this report, and information and ma­ GERMAN VILLAGE COMMISSION ANNUAL REPORT — 1972 The German Village Commission is pleased to report It is a conservative estimate that the value of con­ that for the period December 31, 1971 through December struction on new projects and remodeling is in excess 31, 1972 there were a total of 218 Certificate of Appro­ of $10,000,000 for the calendar year. priateness issued.

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE ANNUAL REPORT — 1972 In accordance with Section 26 of the Charter of the the instructions would provide the necessary guide­ City of Columbus, the Mayor is required to present to lines. The budget instructions were published in a City Council on or before November 15, the operating programmic format thus allowing for easy access. budget for the new fiscal year beginning January 1st. After staff assignments were made, each staff member The Department of Finance was created by Act of constructed a base budget for each assigned appropria­ Council (Ordinance 110-58) in January, 1958, to assist tion unit and contacted the agency to schedule at least the Mayor in preparing the City's budget. The prepara­ one technical assistance meeting with department and tion, submission, and implementation of the operating division heads. Each agency was required to have a budget is the major function of the Finance Department. draft of their base budget at the technical assistance The Department of Finance is divided into three pro­ meeting. At that time expenditures and requests were gram codes: departmental administration, financial man­ compared. agement, and labor relations management. Under Pro­ Based upon the discussions at one or more technical gram 10, departmental administration, falls the super­ assistance meetings, each agency would submit their vision of personnel and projects within the Department requests to the Department of Finance. The schedule of Finance. of submissions roughly approximated two weeks follow­ Program 20, financial management, encompasses a ing the technical assistance meeting for the submission broad range of activities. The preparation and imple­ of the agency's base budget. Two weeks later, but no mentation of the budget, the application for and ex­ later than September 1st, the supplemental budget re­ penditure of federal grant funds, and bond and note quest was submitted. sales are the major areas in this program. From September through the end of October the Labor relations management is Program 30. In this budget staff reviewed each request, made specific re­ area personnel problems are handled, wage agreements quests for additional information if it was needed, and are negotiated, and employee rules and regulations are developed a total city budget for submission to the prepared. Mayor for Executive review. After review by the Mayor, the staff applied the Chief Executive's recommendations Budget Preparation to the proposed document. Conferences were held with Among the Department of Finance's primary responsi­ each department head on the character and form of the bilities is the preparation and coordination of the annual final budget document as it would be submitted to Coun­ budget of the City of Columbus. The budget concerns cil on November 13, 1972. itself with three basic elements: the general fund, the revenue funds and the trust or debt funds. Equivalent Manpower Reporting The Department of Finance in cooperation with the The average City of Columbus forty-hour, full-time City Auditor has been gradually working toward the employee was absent from work a total of forty-seven goal of casting the City's annual budget document in a (47) days which equals about two (2) months and one programmatic format. Estimated expenditures analyzed (1) week away from work each year. These were the by programs, rather than by object of expenditures figures revealed by the Equivalent Manpower Reports alone, provide a contained development of the relation­ initiated by the Finance Department early in 1972. The ship between achievements and services provided and reasons for the absences are mostly a result of fringe the costs thereof. benefits granted to City employees by the administra­ In the FY 1973 budget document the objective was to tion with the approval of City Council. provide all possible information regarding the total cost One of these fringe benefits, Holiday leave, which of operating a department/division. For example by fol­ normally constitutes eleven and one half (IIV2) days lowing a pattern established by our self-sustaining agen­ off per year was increased to twelve and one half (12%) cies, all budget appropriation units are now showing the days due to the death of former President, Harry S. cost of fringe benefits for personnel services. Truman. Vacation leave is another category that ac­ The Department's budget staff began in April of 1972 counts for, generally speaking, at least twelve (12) days by reviewing the previous year and the current year off each year per employee. The other large category budget documentation, including accumulated files on includes sick leave, injury leave, military leave, jury each agency's prior budget requests. Each staff member duty leave, examination leave, and court leave. Since was new to the Department, therefore, was not familiar these categories were combined, there is no way of with the previous years' processes. telling what the averages were for each individual leave item. However, the total of all items averaged ten and The decision was made to continue with the pattern one half (10Y2) days per year. The balance of the days established for the current budget cycle, identifying two off are attributable to compensatory time taken, unpaid types of budget requests that an operating agency could leave and other. make to the Mayor through the Department of Finance. The budget was separated in to a Base Budget Request It is always important to know what your manpower and a Supplemental Budget Request. The Base Budget availability is. Without it how can you: budget the consisted of the fiscal requirements to maintain the needed manpower to perform the necessary tasks? same level of services required for the current year. schedule vacations? estimate completion dates for proj­ The Supplemental Budget was classified as those addi­ ects? estimate beginning dates for projects? justify your tional fiscal requirements for increased or new levels work force? know when a category becomes excessive of service. so that remedial action can be taken? or know what the actual labor cost of a project is? The information New forms were developed, similar to those used in gathered in 1973 will be even more useful because it previous years, along with a complete set of budget is being collected by program which will provide more documentation instructions. A concerted effort was made precise cost information, » by the budget staff to develop a comprehensive set of. budget instructions that were easy to read, understand, 600 Code Control and when adjudication of a particular situation con­ The approval of all requisitions for fixed assets was cerning budget preparation was sought by an agency, initiated by the Finance Department in January, 1972. 10 CITY DEPARTMENTS, COLUMBUS, OHIO, 1972

With this program, the administration was" able to keep added benefits were agreed to as a part of the labor to a minimum extraneous fixed ass§t purchases. Better negotiation agreement achieved with Local No. 1632 budget control and management resulted. AFL-CIO. If a division wished to purchase an item that did not City Council agreed by ordinance to redefine the auto­ appear in the operating budget, a memorandum describ­ mobile liability protection of policemen to accord them ing the new item, its cost and use was submitted. At the protection afforded foremen under the statutes of the same time a budgeted item for the amount needed the State of Ohio as a part of the agreement reached for the new purchase was deleted. This system allowed with the Fraternal Order of Police on March 27, 1972. for emergencies and the changing priorities within the The Department of Finance has initiated a tuition re­ divisions to be accommodated. fund program for all Columbus police officers and fire fighters permitting them to take job-related college and Capital Improvements Program technical training courses during off-duty periods. The Capital Improvements Program budget for each The Labor Relations Administrator has handled day year includes those projects listed for the first year of to day grievances and labor-management problems the five-year program. This budget is submitted to City throughout the year. Work rules were revised and sim­ Council in a separate ordinance from the operating plified as a part of this overall effort to insure the best budget. Upon passage by Council and approval of the possible working conditions for all those who serve the Mayor, this budget is binding. No ordinance may be people of Columbus. passed for a project which does not conform with the budget. This budget may be amended, however. General Fund — Income The formulation of the C.I.P. budget is the joint re­ FY 1972 sponsibility of the Development Commission and the Estate Tax $ 589,749 Finance Director. The Development Commission staff Federal Grants 1,475,761 gathers pertinent data to coordinate the planning of Fines, Forfeitures, and Penalties 3,244,399 projects. The Finance Department reviews the sources General Property Tax •>_ 2,951,876 of capital funds and estimates the total monies avail­ Hotel Tax 546,537 able for financing the projects. The Finance Department Income Tax 34,450,000 ascertains and indicates the method of financing for Investment Earnings 4,500,000 each project. Licenses, Fees, and Permits 2,245,797 The Development Department examines ordinances Liquor Permits 552,903 for conformity with the budget. The Finance Depart­ Local Government Fund 3,650,589 ment assists in drafting bond and note ordinances, Sales and Service Charges 1,497,476 and recommends alternate methods of financing when Miscellaneous 5,064,637 deemed necessary. The following is the official listing of the 1972 Capital GRAND TOTAL —INCOME $60,668,724 Improvements Program Budget: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY General Fund — Expenditures Fire $ 1,034,000 FY 1972 Traffic Engineering and 1,634,000 Administration $ 2,182,744 Parking 352,000 Development 768,509 Health 2,221,650 TOTAL $ 3,020,000 Judicial — Legal 2,862,432 Legislative 481,258 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICE Parks — Recreation 4,680,028 Airport $ 4,124,000 Safety 29,027,779 Electricity 4,740,000 Sanitation 4,681,756 Engineering and Construction 70,749,000 Service 2,486,580 Parks and Forestry 1,125,000 Miscellaneous 9,915,954 Lands and Buildings 6,000,000 Sewerage and Drainage 31,738,000 GRAND TOTAL — EXPENDITURES ___ $59,308,690 Water 26,113,000 Zoo 2,102,000 Summary of FY 1972 TOTAL $146,694,000 Total Income $60,688,724 Less Deductions 1,100,921 DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION Recreation $ 743,000 Total Current Income $59,567,803 Plus 1971 Unencumbered Cash Balance 770,970 TOTAL $ 743,000 Total Adjusted Income $60,338,773 CITY TOTAL — CAPITAL Less Departmental Expenditures 59,308,690 IMPROVEMENTS $150,454,000 GENERAL FUND CASH BALANCE 1972 $ 1,030^083 Labor Relations During 1972 two-year salary and fringe benefit agree­ Bonds and Notes ments were arrived at with the Fraternal Order of Municipal bonds are issued to obtain needed funds Police — Lodge No. 9; The International Association of to acquire, construct, improve or repair the follow­ Fire Fighters AFL-CIO — Local No. 67; and, The Ameri­ ing public facilities: waterworks, sewers, expressways, can State, County and Municipal Workers AFL-CIO — streets, fire stations, police stations, airports, street light­ Local No. 1632, all in accordance with federal wage ing, parks, playgrounds, swimming pools, and recreation guidelines. centers. Agreements were achieved through professional col­ The bond rating given to bonds issued by the City of lective bargaining efforts of both labor and management Columbus is Aa. This rating is given to bonds judged to groups, without any disruption of city services. Special be of high quality by all standards. With such a rating, thanks are due to the representatives and of the City of the City is able to pay lower interest rates than the Columbus for the success of these negotiations. The national average interest on municipal bonds. concern and cooperation of the City Council insured the success of this effort and is a measure of their fine Bond and Note Activity support. FY 1972 Group life insurance for all eligible city employees Notes Issued to Renew Notes $53,561,429 was increased from $2,000 to $10,000 effective September Bonds Issued to Retire Notes $61,418,106 1, 1972. New Notes Issued $30,194,700 The City of Columbus became the first city in the 6-Month Current Revenue State of Ohio to provide unemployment compensation Anticipation Notes $26,000,000 benefits to its employees effective January 1, 1973. These Outstanding Notes December 31, 1927 $58,951,035 CITY DEPARTMENTS, COLUMBUS. OHIO, 1972 11

Voter Approved Bond Issues — FY 1972 Amount Unissued Date Purpose Authorization Issued Accumulative Balance 7/24/72 Fire Stations and Apparatus $ 2,240,000 $ 200,000 $ 200,000 $ 2,040,000 2/21/72 Expressways, Streets and 8,955,000 3,000,000 3,000,000 5,955,000 7/24/72 Grade Crossings 1,000,000 4,000,000 4,955,000 5/19/72 Storm Sewerage System 8,920,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 7,920,000 7/24/72 3,000,000 4,000,000 4,920,000 2/21/72 Parks, Recreation, and Zoo 5,750,000 3,600,000 3,600,000 2,150,000 2/21/72 Street Lighting System 3,735,000 500,000 500,000 3,235,000 7/24/72 500,000 500,000 2,735,000 1/10/72 Auditorium and Exhibition 6,000,000 10,000 10,000 5,990,000 7/24/72 Hall Complex 5,990,000 6,000,000 — TOTALS $35,600,000 $18,800,000 $18,800,000 $16,800,000

Treasury Investment Program Earnings Earnings FY 1972 4,849,968 FY 1972 Total $5,086,031 The Treasury Investment Program is responsible for Transferred to General Fund ___ $4,500,000 making recommendations, with the legal advice of the Transferred to other than City Attorney, concerning the best short-term invest­ General Fund 308,100 ment opportunities for the City funds. The Board is composed of the City Auditor, the City Treasurer, and Total Funds Transferred 4,808,100 the Director of Finance. BALANCE —December 31, 1972 $ 277,931 Balance — January 1, 1972 $ 236,063

CITY TREASURER ANNUAL REPORT —1972 Summary of Receipts and Disbursements Year Ended December 31, 1972 Balance Balance Fund Description 12-31-71 Receipts Disbursements 12-31-72 City Funds $ 200,477.99 640,185,392.72 639,212,561.18 1,173,309.53 Sinking Fund 871,431.30 18,534,531.07 19,070,706.39 335,255.98 Police Relief Fund 454.39 50,895.85 43,520.00 7,830.24 Total $1,072,363.68 658,770,819.64 658,326,787.57 1,516,395.75

Total Funds Reconciliation Joseph A. Jeffrey Endowment Fund December 31, 1972 Statements of Cash Receipts and Disbursements Year Ended December 31, 1972 Certificate of Deposit — Cash in Bank Checking Accounts $ 385,782.89 Cash Balance — December 31, 1971 $ 8,883.15 Cash on Hand 159,759.16 Interest and Dividend Income 43,839.32 Deposits in Transit 86,632.83 Returned Disbursement—1971 1,000.00 Due from Sinking Fund 660,876.68 Rebates 5,911.36 $53,722.47 Internal Collection Items 506,138.06 Contributions Granted $45,450.00 Returned Checks 1,706.79 Publication Costs and Insurance Bond Premium 203.00 Sub-Total 1,808,807.77 Less Advance Receipts 290,412.02 Total Ordinary Expenditures 45,653.00 Total Schedule I $1,516,395.75 CASH BALANCE — December 31, 1972 $ 8,069.47

BOARD OF PURCHASE ANNUAL REPORT —1972 The prime objective as administrator of this depart­ needs in an annual term contract and thus attract vol­ ment has been, and continues to be, to centralize City ume discounts. purchasing and to assume for the Purchasing Depart­ An example of savings realized as a result of antici­ ment appropriate responsibilities. Following is a cate­ pating and coordinating purchases is exemplified in our gorized list of items that I feel are steps of accomplish­ recent order of calendar refills for various offices. In­ ment along the way to achieving this goal. stead of each individual placing an order, the needs were combined resulting in a savings of approximately Directives forty percent. This office has initiated the practice of issuing Direc­ tives which set forth proper purchasing procedures. We Vendor's List plan to have a Directive for each important phase of Heretofore vendors lists for formally advertised bids the purchasing operation and to update them annually. did not exist. Many of these lists have now been com­ posed. Also in the past, very few-, invitations for bids Coordinating and Anticipating Needs were mailed as they' depended on vendors coming in Our efforts will continue toward educating the various to pick them up. As a result the inconvenience discour­ divisions in anticipating their needs in order to either aged many of the potential bidders, not to mention those make fewer and larger purchases or combine their out of town who would first become aware of the City's 12 CITY DEPARTMENTS, COLUMBUS. OHIO, 1972 needs by the City Bulletin, uf they even-subscribed to Printing Forms. Standardization it, and then they would need* to cay us or write us for Toward a standardization of printing forms, we have an invitation to bid. been collaborating with the Department of Develop­ ment. As a beginning, specifications for the standardiza­ Technical Specifications tion of the printing of envelopes have been developed. Our plans are to next standardize the form of the letter­ The use of technical specifications continues to be heads after a decision regarding, the design is made. encouraged in order to be equitable and in order to Eventually the heterogeneous variety of forms the City facilitate the evaluation of bids received. Brand names is now using will be reduced to a minimum and a sav­ are to be used only in cases in which technical specifi­ ings also realized. cations are not available or are not practical. Printing and Copying Operation, Study Term Contracts A study of the copying and printing operation was Several City-wide term contracts have been initiated commenced several months ago and is continuing. The for the purchase of materials and supplies used regu­ subject is a highly involved one and one with many larly throughout the year; this type of contract is avail­ facets. able for use by all departments and divisions in the In connection with this study, contacts with other City. cities have been made relating to their experience in this area. Also, a request was directed to the Ohio Municipal League requesting information pertaining to Requisition Forms, Revisions the studies that other cities are also making. We have We are in the process of revising our requisition not as yet received their report. forms. It is understood that these forms had not been In line with our objective, this office has prepared revised for about fifteen years. Some of the revisions new proposal forms to be used for the leasing and for will be as follows: They will be the "snap-out" type the purchasing of copy machines. One feature of the form with the carbon already in the form; this feature proposal is that the specifications do not restrict the will save the typist much time. They will contain bidding to only one or two vendor's products, but allows certain vital information heretofore not provided; not the bidder to offer what he has for our particular need. only is the information helpful but saves valuable time We have prepared a questionnaire that should accom­ in having it in an orderly place; also, it will avoid the pany each requisition for the purchase or lease of a new many times it is necessary to make a call to the requisi­ copier or renewal of a lease of an existing copier. This tioning division for additional information. Also, condi­ will not only serve as a guideline for an appropriate tions for bidding, which are highly important for both machine but will alert this office to determine how the the City and the vendor, will be listed on the reverse proposed use of this particular machine fits in with the side of the bidder's form. area, or building, or for the entire City. Because of the broad scope of the subject, we plan to handle it in two parts. The first part, briefly, is to Bid Proposal Forms formulate and initiate as soon as possible, policies and Bid proposal forms are being reduced in size from guidelines for departments and divisions to follow. The 8%" x 14" to the standard size of 8%" x 11". Also, by second part, long range, is to develop an efficient and consolidating and improving the arrangement of infor­ economical printing and copying operation. mation, the number of pages for the new forms has Although I feel that much has been done, much more been reduced by two. This new form makes a more remains to be done. I will continue my efforts to ex­ convenient document to handle and also to mail. We plore new areas of improvement and to maintain the have not only received compliments from our own course toward updating and streamlining the purchasing people but also from several of the vendors. operation.

PURCHASES Method 1969 1970 1971 1972 Formal Advertising (Exceeding $1,000.00) $5,491,226.13 $6,087,000.24 $6,444,602.19 $6,178,601.21 Number of Individual Contracts Processed 212 215 192 221 Purchases (Not Exceeding $1,000.00) $1,800,245.32 $2,271,839.49 $2,416,149.17 $1,877,720.18 Number of Individual Purchase 7,960 Orders Processed 8,323 8,671 7,973 SALES DIFFERENCE BETWEEN HIGH AND LOW BIDS Miscellaneous Sales of Surplus Materials and Vehicles Total amount of savings realized between the high of no further use to the City during 1927 —$34,582.38. bids and the lowest and best bids. STORES Total —1972 $1,007,637.65 Stores Supplies Purchased and Disbursed during 1972 TOTAL—1971 $ 950,650.61 (Supplies are sold to other City divisions at cost) — $37,649.79.

COST OF OPERATING THE PURCHASING DEPARTMENT 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 Code 100 Personal Services $44,403.52 $50,366.24 $50,528,04 $52,685.03 $55,768.00 $54,376.16 Code 200 Supplies 971.33 852.37 880.04 688.97 1,747.64 440.05 Code 300 Contract & Open 4,513.58 Order 24,476.74 3,313.50 5,299.20 13,584.62 2,397.86 Code * Maintenance & Repair 454.17 302.78 269.20 255.05 Code 600 Capital Outlay 932.05 563.00 189.00 — Total Cost of Operating the Purchasing Department $71,237.81 $55,397.89 $57,095.88 $67,213.67 $62,030.10 $57,764.07 * Commencing in 1971 these items are included in Code 300. CITY DEPARTMENTS, COLUMBUS, OHIO, 1972 13

INCOME TAX DIVISION ANNUAL REPORT —1972 The Columbus Income Tax Division is charged with NET TOTAL COLLECTION 1971 $331,549.17 the audit, collection and enforcement of 1%% tax on salaries, wages, commissions and net profits of busi­ NET INCREASE $157,834.68 nesses and professions of Columbus residents and non­ residents performing services in Columbus. The following is a report of Grove City collections By contract, this Division performs this same service for 1972: for Upper Arlington, Reynoldsburg, Grandview Heights, Grove City, Worthington and Dublin. For this adminis­ Total Collection $239,042.19 trative service, Columbus General Fund received 5% of Less: Refunds 205.19 the gross income tax collected for these six communities which amounted to $131,170.60 in 1972. No additional NET TOTAL COLLECTION 1972 $238,837.00 staff was added to effect this service. The following is a report of Worthington collections The rate of Columbus tax was raised to 1%% effec­ for 1972: tive January 1, 1971, by voter approval. It is to provide funds for the purpose of paying the cost of General Total Collection $546,196.25 Municipal operations; paying the maintenance cost of Less: Refunds 748.72 and the purchase of new equipment, motorized or other; and to provide for the payment of interest and principal NET TOTAL COLLECTION 1972 $545,447.53 on certain bond issues of the City of Columbus. The following is a report of Dublin collections for The following is a report of Columbus income tax 1972: collections for the year 1972: Total Collection $160,984,98 Total Collection $41,941,269.47 Less: Refunds —0— Less: Refunds — Including Inter-City NET TOTAL COLLECTION 1972 $160,984.98 Transfers 416,567.65 The total expenditure to operate the Income Tax Division was $636,332.62. This includes salaries, income NET TOTAL COLLECTION 1972 $41,524,701.82 tax forms, new equipment, rental and maintenance of equipment, Data Processing services, advanced court NET TOTAL COLLECTION 1971 $35,124,049.34 costs and miscellaneous supplies including postage. The cost of administration of the Division for 1972 has re­ NET INCREASE .. $ 6,400,652.48 mained among the lowest throughout the State of Ohio. The Columbus Income Tax ordinances provide that This represents administrative services for Columbus 16%% of total collections of income tax be set aside for and six satellite communities with a staff of 49 em­ Capital Improvements. The remainder provided approxi­ ployees, the same number as the prior year. mately 57% of the General Fund receipts. The year 1972 may very well have been called "A The following is a report of Upper Arlington collec­ New Era" so far as the office of compliance is con­ tions for 1972: cerned due to the conversion from a manual to a com­ puterized data processing operation of maintaining in­ Total Collection $896,857.60 come tax records. Less: Refunds 9,444.51 This transition made the implementation of new methods and procedures necessary, some of which are NET TOTAL COLLECTION 1972 $887,413.09 in the process of completion as of this date. However, we feel that a large per cent of the increased tax reve­ NET TOTAL COLLECTION 1971 $806,717.46 nue may very well be attributed to our efforts and procedures insisting upon the taxpayers' strict compli­ NET INCREASE $ 80,695.63 ance to the provisions of the ordinance. The above may also be substantiated by the fact that The following is a report of Reynoldsburg collections even though we had a larger increase in the number of for 1972: new withholding accounts and that withholding was mandatory as well as optional on a broader scale, we Total Collection $188,987.96 still obtained 1835 more new "D" accounts in 1972 than Less: Refunds 1,076.76 was originated or set up in 1971. The Delinquent Section has shown a marked increase NET TOTAL COLLECTION 1972 $187,911.20 in all categories. 2,395 delinquent accounts were com­ pleted with a net tax collection of $221,576.56 and pen­ NET TOTAL COLLECTION 1971 $161,361.73 alty and interest totaling $29,655.62. Penalty and interest collections represent an increase of 11% over the NET INCREASE $ 26,549.47 previous year. The strict enforcement of penalty and interest should be reflected subsequent years by earlier The following is a report of Grandview Heights col­ filing and paying and increased declaration compliance. lections for 1972: 123 Civil suits and 22 affidavits were filed during 1972. Aggressive action in these areas will also aid in reduc­ Total Collection $490,693.68 ing the number of delinquent accounts in subsequent Less: Refunds 1,309.83 years. The year 1972 was a year of change and improved NET TOTAL COLLECTION 1972 $489,383.85 procedures and results indicate our direction is positive.

CITY AUDITOR ANNUAL REPORT —1972 The City Auditor is the Chief Accounting Officer of officials within six (6) days after the end of the period. the City and is responsible for the proper and legal A separate report of all financial transactions of the accounting of all the receipts and disbursements of the City is prepared by the City Auditor on forms pre­ City. He is also the Chief Fiscal Officer of the City and scribed by the State Auditor, which, report will be pub­ must keep an accurate and detailed record of the assets lished in a newspaper of general circulation in the City, and liabilities of the City. as required by-State law. *• At the close of each month and the fiscal year, regu­ lar monthly and cumulative accounting reports are pre­ In view of the reports mentioned above, we are here pared and distributed to the City Council and other City only presenting some statistics and brief comments con- 14 CITY DEPARTMENTS. COLUMBUS, OHIO, 1972 cerning the activities of the (S^ity Auditor's"Office during Certificates Processed 951 910 the year of 1972; a statement showing the cost of oper­ Withholding Tax Statements Issued 10,301 10,008 ating this office during the year and the Data Processing Reports Prepared, approx. 3,150 3,100 Center; and a Summary of the City's Financial Trans­ Licenses Issued 16,187 17,894 actions by Funds for 1972, as shown by the City Audi­ Special Assessment Notices 62 681 tor's records. City Fund Accts. Adm. (#4000 Trusts Omitted) 309 241 St. Cleaning Invoices Processed, STATISTICAL COMPARISON approx 24,000 22,000 Quantity M Garage Bills Processed 1,063 1,054 1972 1971 Health Dept. License Applications. 3,750 3,700 Personnel Action Forms Processed. 18,373 29,613 Vouchers Paid 33,520 33,705 Payrolls Processed 3,052 3,181 Disbursement Warrants Issued 54,504 52,365 Water Bills & Payments Processed, Payroll Checks Issued 224,988 178,293 approx. 1,530,000 1,510,000 Receiving Warrants Issued 4,707 4,340 Electric Bills & Payments Contracts Processed 611 585 Processed, approx. 190,000 190,000 Purchase Orders & Encumbrances, Asset Acquisition, Disposition & approx 37,500 37,500 & Location Chgs. 8,500 8,000

Disbursements For Auditor's Office & Data Processing Center Auditor's Office Data Processing Center

Object of Disbursement 1972 1971 1970 1972 1971 1970 Personal Services $201,044.83 $189,699.89 $176,038.81 $327,939.08 $243,948.96 $192,106.00 Supplies 5,333.16 5,760.29 6,699.69 32,690.26 19,377.19 18,195.33 Services 140,461.73 227,552.39 146,900.80 336,256.53 217,122.39 156,862.20 Capital Outlay 710.73 438.07 295.14 1,516.07 19,024.43 661.60 $347,549.95 $423,450.64 $329,934.44 $698,401.94 $499,472.97 $367,825.13

Reconciliation of Treasurer's Cash Balance Sinking Fund Cash 325,620.70 Cash in Depositories $ 385,782.89 Advance Receipts Deposited (290,412.02) Cash on Hand 159,759.16 Collection Items 600,389.04 Treasurer's Cash Balance Police Sub-Fund Cash (7,830.24) (See Transaction) $1,173,309.53

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS ANNUAL REPORT —1972 Section 3 of the Charter of the City of Columbus mittees, Councilmen were represented on Commissions, directs "the legislative power of the City, except as Boards and Funds throughout the City's administrative reserved to the people by this Charter, shall be vested complex. Among those were Police Relief Subsidiary in a Council, consisting of seven members, elected at and Hare Charity Funds; the Parks and Recreation and large." Traffic and Transportation Commissions; Taxicab and As of January 1, 1972, members of Council were: Welfare Boards and the Airport and Board of Health M. D. Portman, President; Charles R. Petree, II, James Commissions. A. Roseboro, John H. Rosemond, M. D., Fran Ryan, During 1972, Council approved Capital Improvements Daniel H. Schoedinger and Donald L. Woodland. Mrs. in excess of $19,000,000. Ryan, Mr. Roseboro and Mr. Schoedinger began Coun- The total amount of General Fund monies expended cilmanic duties as of that date. They had been elected for this year was $59,662,181. to Council in the 1971 elections. $ 7,956,624 for Street Maintenance, Cleaning and Pursuant to the rules of Council members were ap­ Traffic Control. pointed to committees in Finance, Service, Safety, Zon­ 12,452,991 for Sewerage and Drainage. ing, Judiciary, Airport, Utilities, Development and Com­ 3,629,649 for Municipal Airport. munity Relations. 5,062,031 for Division of Electricity. Fifty-three regular meetings were convened in 1972. $14,085,167 for Division of Water. During the year 1972, 1967 ordinances, 198 resolutions, 241 rezoning applications and 58 zoning variances were In November, all members of Council, except Coun­ considered and acted on. cilman Woodland, attended a seminar of the National In addition to their responsibilities on standing com­ League of Cities in Honolulu.

OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK ANNUAL REPORT —1972 The City Clerk is appointed by Council and is re­ published weekly by this office and contains the official sponsible for keeping all records of that body. She report of the proceedings of Council, legislation acted performs other duties as directed by City Charter and on, legal notices and advertisements for bids by various as required by members of the Council. departments and divisions. Mrs. Helen M. Van Heyde continued as City Clerk As the Codifier of the General ordinances of the City, following her formal appointment on November 27, the Clerk maintains current supplements which are 1967. As City Clerk, Mrs. Van Heyde also serves as updated and distributed as required. Several of the Secretary of the Board of Hare Orphan's Home, The pertinent Code series are published in book form and Records Commission and The Charitable Solicitation made available at minimal charge. Among them are Board. Further, the Clerk is responsible for the custody the Traffic Code, General Offense, Zoning and Building of all laws and ordinances of the City and their proper Codes. Copies of the City Charter and the public infor­ recording. mation booklet "Columbus Your City" also can be ob­ The City Bulletin, official publication of the City, is tained from the Clerk's Office. CITY DEPARTMENTS, COLUMBUS, OHIO, 1972 IS

In the capacity of Clerk to the standing Committees finite variety of Councilmanic responsibilities, were of Council, the Staff served fifty-three regular meetings promptly, courteously and efficiently handled. whence 1967 ordinances and 198 resolutions were con­ From the receipt of proposed legislation and the prep­ sidered and acted on. A regular and correct journal of aration of the agenda, with all attendant myriad details, the proceedings was meticulously maintained. to final floor action, unusual challenges were consistently Telephone and in-person inquiries, in addition to the met with the professional competence characteristic of voluminous correspondence received regarding the in­ dedicated staff personnel. THE LEGAL AID AND DEFENDER SOCIETY ANNUAL REPORT — 1972 The Public Defender in the Franklin County Munici- is not yet a reality, but the support of this service pal Court opened the year 1972 in a much improved moves us closer to this objective, position over that of 1971. Two lawyers and a secretary were added to the staff of the Municipal Defender Unit Statistical Report of this agency with increased funding provided by the 1971 1972 City of Columbus. In addition, two full-time law clerks Cases on Hand January 1 2,180 2,172 were added to the staff through federal funding under Cases Opened During Year 8,988 7,746 the Emergency Employment Act. This expanded staff enabled the Public Defender to Total 11,168 9,918 render quality service to indigent defendants while meeting the requirements of the Court during the first Nature six months of the year. In June, however, a decision of 1971 1972 the United States Supreme Court required that every Consumer and Employment 1,017 284 defendant facing a possible sentence to incarceration Administrative 297 105 be advised of his right to counsel and appointment of Housing 382 192 counsel upon request of any such defendant who is Family 1,782 1,133 indigent. Miscellaneous , 605 155 The impact of the Supreme Court decision was much Criminal 3,913 4,690 greater in most cities of Ohio and the United States, Juvenile 992 1,187 where defender services had not been previously avail- able to indigent defendants in Municipal courts. In our Total 8,988 7,746 Municipal Court, however, the service had been avail- Service Rendered able for many years, and the decision merely increased service nenaerea the demand for this service from an average of 65 rvwuniltuHmi anr! Referral 1 ni7 SRR clients per week to an average of 100 clients per week. £°^X on" Onlv ?'nQ7 1 9fiR This increased demand for service severely strained the r^^Sl^LiW^Lr^'T^i^ '700 "flS resources of the Public Defender for the remainder of SEZ&$5*™,° CoUrt Actlon ~ All AH the year, but yeoman efforts of the staff prevented a ^u£Lr*s,?s ?7%Z 5'Hl serious deterioration in the quality of service. witnctrawn i,Uo7 795 With the beginning of 1973, a new contract was Tntal ft QQ« R 9«R negotiated between The Legal Aid and Defender Society ° °'aaD °'ZDD and the City of Columbus to provide additional fund- Finances ing for two more lawyers on the staff of the Municipal 1971 1972 Defender Unit. This additional staff is expected to be City of Columbus $ 31,151 $ 61,000 sufficient to absorb the increased case load resulting United Way 35,260 32,390 from the Supreme Court decision and restore the pro- Federal Funds from OEO 153,412 140,513 gram to the service capability which it enjoyed at the Franklin County Juvenile Court 25,000 30,C00 beginning of 1972. Franklin County Welfare Department The City of Columbus can be justly proud of the for Recipient Advocate 3,000 —0— fact that its Charter and Ordinances provided for de- Franklin County Common Pleas Court 78,124 107,547 fender services in Municipal Court more than forty Law Enforcement Action Agency years before such services were required by law. It can (2 months) —0— 15,956 be equally proud of the level of support which it pres- ently provides for this service. Equal justice for the poor Total $325,947 $387,316

DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION ANNUAL REPORT —1972 Since 1943, the Recreation Commission has served the meyer, Howard Cassady, Norman Folpe, Harry Richter, City of Columbus as the major policy-making body for Francis Rudy and advisory member, Rabbi Nathan recreational programs and facilities. This form of ad­ Zelizer. ministration not only attempts to eliminate the pres­ Throughout 1972, the Recreation Department con­ sures and problems accompanying the operation of a tinued to provide a variety of leisure time activities to politically sensitive organization, but provides the co­ the citizens of Columbus. The scope of these activities ordinated management and planning which are neces­ ranged from cultural programs to physical activities sary to provide an efficient and realistic recreation pro­ with the program emphasis geared toward tots, teens, gram. It was with this same purpose in mind that the adults and senior citizens. citizens of Columbus were asked to ratify the combina­ To provide these various programs and activities to tion of the Division of Parks and Forestry with the the citizens during 1972, the department maintained and Recreation Department under a single nine-man com­ operated 30 year-round recreation centers and 1 indoor mission which is responsible for establishing the policy swimming pool. 126 playgrounds and 6 outdoor swim­ direction of the combined resources of Recreation and ming pools were operated from mid-June through mid- Parks. The approval of this merger on November 7, August. The department also operates a total of 21 1972, once more expresses the confidence and faith lighted tennis courts in four separate areas of the city which the citizens of Columbus have in this form of from the 1st of April through October. administration and the policies which they have pursued Raymond Memorial, Airport, Bolton Field and Wilson in the past. Road golf courses were open for full service in 1972. On February 23, the Recreation Commission held its These four courses, which were in daily operation annual meeting. At this time, the Commission re-elected through December, had over 150,000 rounds played on the following: Major Robert McCoy, President; Aurea-" them during the year. \ lius Thomas, Vice-president; and Melvin Dodge, Secre­ Capital improvements and construction of new recre­ tary. Other commission members include: F. M. Brock- ational factilities was continued in 1972 using the money 16 CITY DEPARTMENTS, COLUMBUS, OHIO, 1972

provided from the voted bond issues in 1967 and 1971. Recreation Centers Through continued requests, interest and public ac­ During 1972, the Department's thirty recreation cen­ ceptance of our recreational program, the department ters operated a year-round program which included has been able to expand services and provide more and physical activities such as team sports, physical fitness better programs for young and old. However, to con­ and gymnastics, along with creative activities which tinue this expansion, we must receive once again, the included arts and crafts, fine arts, drama (creative play excellent and full cooperation from all phases of our reading, play production, and stage crafts), music and community. dance. Within each center, clubs and special interest During 1972 the Recreation Department received ex­ groups provided opportunities for a wide range of cellent cooperation from the Columbus Board of Educa­ activities and services for participants. Each center also tion, other city departments and divisions, all news provided many special events, including celebrations media and many other organizations and agencies in and special programs. the community. Without the splendid effort on the part of these agencies, many of our objectives would not Community Recreation Centers have been attained. Twenty of the centers were operated as Community We also wish to extend to all our Advisory Councils Recreation Centers with programmed activities being and our Inter-Center Teenage Council our deep grati­ scheduled from 2:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. daily, Monday tude for their help rendered in the operation of our through Friday, and 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon on Satur­ recreation centers, playgrounds and other programs. day. During the indoor season, September through May, With the confidence and faith of the community serv­ 204 full-time and 54 part-time Recreation Department ing as our initiative, the newly created Recreation & personnel conducted a variety of recreational activities. Parks Commission will attempt to provide progressive These employees are all professionally educated men and coordinated recreational and park planning in order and women, most of whom have had experience in to continue our current programs and to expand our working with both youth and adults in a variety of services to all sectors of the city. recreational skills. During the summer months, each of While this annual report reflects much of the progress these recreation centers conducted a playground pro­ that has been achieved during 1972, we still realize gram as well. there are many sections of our growing city which are In order to serve the community in the best possible not adequately served by our expanding facilities and manner, the program at these community centers is programs. In terms of comparison, we realize that we scheduled for elementary school-age children every still do not meet the National Recreation and Park afternoon until 6:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 9:00 Association standards for a city the size of Columbus. a.m. to 12:00 noon. Teenagers and adults are then able However, we are constantly striving to bring more and to participate in specialized activities during the eve­ better facilities and programs to all of these rapid- ning hours from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Adult activities growth areas in an effort to achieve the ultimate goal such as Golden Age Clubs, sewing, ceramics, slimnastics, of rich and equal recreational opportunities for every and cake decorating are also offered in the mornings or man, woman and child in Columbus. early afternoons at some centers. The recent merger of Parks and Forestry and Recre­ Several of these centers conduct a school physical ation is a step in the right direction toward achieving education recreation program for nearby elementary the necessary coordination and planning to implement school children. Such programs enable children to come many of the needed changes and improvements in recre­ to the centers with their teachers and participate in a ational and parks facilities and programs throughout the program especially designed for them during school city. It is our conviction that through the continued hours. At Beatty Recreation Center, the Recreation confidence and faith expressed by the community in Department continues to provide a pre-school program our programs and policies, we will once again be able for 70 three and four year-old boys and girls, Monday to serve the public needs and approach our goal of through Friday, in morning and afternoon sessions in equal and stimulating recreational opportunities for all cooperation with the Columbus Board of Education and citizens in Columbus. the Columbus Metropolitan Area Community Action We shall continue to strive in the future as we have Organization. in the past to be worthy of the confidence which the Alum Crest, Arlington Park, Brentnell, Chicago, Dux- public has expressed in our recreational programs and, berry, East Columbus, Eleventh Avenue, Indianola through the efforts of everyone involved, we sincerely Junior High, Medary, Pilgrim, Stockbridge, Walden, hope to make 1973 a year of continued and ex­ and West Mound are school centers where a daily panded growth in services and factilities for the City recreation program was conducted in facilities rented of Columbus. from the Columbus Board of Education. Sullivant Gardens Recreation Center is located within New Recreational Facilities a Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority project. and Improvements in 1972 Windsor Terrace Center is also located in a CMHA 1. Marion Franklin Recreation Center was opened on project, and the facilities of the adjacent elementary March 10, 1972 for year around use. school are also used to conduct the program in the 2. Far East Recreation Center was opened on Febru­ community. ary 1, 1972 for year around use. Barack, Barnett, Blackburn, Beatty, Cooke, Far East, 3. Contracts for the installation of basketball courts Glenwood, Linden, Marion-Franklin, Schiller, Sunshine, at Thompson, Whetstone, Windsor and Linden were Thompson, Westgate, and Whetstone Recreation Centers awarded on September 25, 1972. are buildings owned exclusively by the Recreation 4. Contracts for the federally funded Glenwood Pool Department. project were awarded on June 5, 1972. By the year end, Marion-Franklin Recreation Center was opened in the pool was 90% completed, and will be ready for the February, 1972, and the recreation program which had start of the 1973 swim season. been operated in the Watkins School was transferred 5. Construction of parking lots for the Southview to the new facility. Playfield Complex was completed in 1972. 6. Contracts for the Riverfront Development — the Specialized Centers and Programs floating bandshell, amphitheater and biketrails — were Eight recreation centers are specialized centers with awarded December 4, 1972. This project is a joint effort programs designed for a particular type of participant. between Recreation & Parks Department and the State Cultural Arts of Ohio. Recreational activities that feature the arts and crafts 7. Renovation of tennis courts at Woodward Park, rather than the physical have been enjoyed by all ages Marion Franklin and Cooke was initiated and sched­ of participants in the city's recreation centers and on uled for completion in early 1973. the playgrounds. All of these activities which concen­ 8. The construction of handball facilities at Westgate trate on developing skills to fill leisure time are taught Park was 90% completed during 1972 and will be ready by professional instructors. for use by early 1973. 9. Conversion of the chlorination systems in all swim­ Arts and Crafts Center ming pools from gas to liquid chlorine. This new system The Arts and Crafts Center, located at 734 Oak Street, assures improved health and safety within our swim­ concentrates on the cultural aspects of recreation. This ming program. center which began operation in 1952, is located in an CITY DEPARTMENTS, COLUMBUS. OHIO, 1972 17 old fire house and provides an outlet for creative ex­ through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. In addi­ pression through the arts. In the early years, ceramics tion to a full time Director the shop is staffed by 75 and weaving were the only skills to be taught here, but community volunteers and 100 Senior Citizens. through the past 20 years, the program has been ex­ The Golden Hobby Shop has a dual purpose: (1) to panded to include enameling, jewelry making, painting, provide creative use of leisure through recreation, and drawing, sculpture, batik, macrame, perception, weav­ (2) to provide an outlet so limited income of senior ing, and ceramics. citizens can be increased. Through the end of 1972, there The Center contributes to the cultural life of the city are 691 Senior Citizens consignors and total net sales by participation in the Festival of the Arts, Art League, have exceeded $27,943. Ohio Designer Craftsman, and numerous exhibitions. Work of art center students has been shown at City Council on Aging — Franklin County Hall, Ohio State University, Capital University and the Areawide Model Project on Aging downtown banks. The Columbus Recreation Department expanded its The Art Center has always cooperated with the services for Senior Citizens when it opened a coordinat­ Columbus Public Schools in having groups of school ing and planning office on October 1, 1970. The functions children visit the Center to observe classes. of this office include: (1) Collecting and studying data. Senior Citizens' Recreation Centers (2) Coordinating existing programs and services. The idea for a Senior Citizens' Recreation Center was (3) Identifying needs and making specific recommen­ conceived in the Board of the Committee of Services dations to achieve goals. to Older People of the Council of Social Agencies. The (4) Guiding the development and/or expansion of Columbus Recreation Department offered to provide programs, services, and activities for older people. leadership and programs. The Council Commissioners In 1972, the Council on Aging continued with its given offered the use of a portion of the basement of the Old portfolio but added an additional component through a Memorial Hall, rent free if the membership were opened grant from the Administration on Aging of the Ohio to the entire county. This idea gained community back­ Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation. ing and the first Center for Senior Citizens was opened Beginning July 1, 1972, the Council began the planning on April 26, 1956. process toward the program objective: "How to keep Columbus immediately accepted and supported the seniors living independently and out of the institutional idea of a Senior Center and it grew rapidly. Soon, the setting." Three specific geographical areas and three need for a separate, ground level center was in evidence. specific groups of seniors are under study, poverty, low As a result of this early success and the overwhelming or limited income and marginal income seniors. As a need for related facilities, a "first time in the country" result of the study an area-wide model project will be honor came to the city when the Federal Housing Au­ written and submitted to the State Administration on thority (Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority) and Aging for funding and implementation on July 1, 1973 the city government (Columbus Recreation Commission by the Columbus Recreation & Parks Department. and the Columbus Recreation Department) cooperated The Council on Aging's concerns include transporta­ to produce a Senior Citizens Housing Development for tion, income, employment, physical health, nutrition, those on restricted income and a separate Recreation mental health, spiritual well-being, recreation and lei­ Center complex. Interested people have come from all sure roles, housing, nursing homes, legislation, safety over the world to study the plans. and protection, retirement planning, education, infor­ The Senior Citizens' Recreation Program has many mation and referral. facets. The six centers now in operation provide oppor­ Development in 1972 through Council efforts has tunities for social, educational, service, and recreational brought about expansion of the Golden Hobby Shop, activities such as learning new skills in arts and crafts, Senior Citizens' Placement Bureau, Senior Community music, and drama. Active recreational functions are Service Aides Project, Tele-A-Friend, R.S.V.P. (Retired offered through dancing, group sports, physical fitness Senior Volunter Program), Franklin County Therapeutic classes, and a very active trip program. Recreation Association, procurement of a weekly col­ The trip program has been very popular at all centers. umn in the Sunday Columbus Dispatch entitled, "Forum A total of 3,943 senior citizens participated in 133 trips for Senior Citizens", and development of curriculum at from the centers ranging in nature, length of time, and all of the educational institutions in Franklin County. distance from two hours for viewing lighted Christmas The Council on Aging office is located at 906 East decorations in the Columbus area to a two-week tour Broad Street, Second Floor, over the Golden Hobby of the Hawaiian Islands. Shop. It is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to The membership of the six Senior Centers has in­ 5:00 p.m. creased to nearly 6,000 persons who must be 60 years Tennis Courts of age to be eligible for such membership. In four areas of the city, Beatty, Schiller, Westgate, As McDowell Senior Center completed its tenth year and Wolfe (Franklin Park), 21 lighted, all-weather ten­ of operation (Membership 2,784), Second Avenue com­ nis courts were opened the first of April and remained pleted four and a half years (Membership 1,449), and open through October. They were in operation from Eleven Hundred East Broad ended three and a half 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Mondays through Saturdays, years of operation (Membership 764). The following and 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Sundays during the Senior Centers each celebrated their second birthday summer months. During the spring and fall, they were on December 21, 1972 with memberships of 305, 315, operated from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Monday through and 342 respectively: Linton Gardens, Marion Square, Friday; from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, and and Sawyer Towers. from 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Sunday. Many groups have been formed at the centers and An attendant-instructor was on duty during the hours have been made available for entertaining other groups, of "operation. usually Senior Citizens. These groups include: Golden- The other 31 tennis courts, located at playgrounds Airs Orchestra, Folk Dancers, Puppeteers, Melodica and/or recreation centers were open at any time. 15 of Players, rhythm bands, chorus, drama groups, and these courts are lighted. These were supervised only Marionettes. during the playground season, June 21 through August In addition to the above, a Senior Citizen Club is 23, "by Playground Leaders. Exceptions to this were maintained in 13 of the community centers. These clubs, those courts located at recreation centers (15) which most of which hold weekly meetings, have a combined were supervised during both the spring and fall. membership of over 1,200. No charge was made for instruction or play at any of the courts. Several of the high schools asked for and Golden Hobby Shop were granted permission to use courts for tennis team The Golden Hobby Shop is a year-round selling out­ practice during the school year. let for handmade and handcrafted items made by Senior Citizens of Franklin County. This was the second year Indian Village Camp <- •. of full time operation. The shop is located at 906 East Indian Village Camp, located just north of Griggs Broad Street in a lovely old home and is operated by Dam on the west bank of the Scioto River, was again the Columbus Recreation Department with a partial operated as a day camp during the summer. There were grant from the Columbus Foundation through the 11 four-day sessions, starting June 22 and ending on Edythe Alberty Fund. It is open to the public Tuesday August 23. 18 CITY DEPARTMENTS, COLUMBUS, OHIO, 1972

1,355 boys and girls, ages 8 through 12,_from all 126 effprts with the American Red Cross in providing both playgrounds were transported^ each day by"bus for four personnel and facilities to provide the types of program days at camp. For maay many of thsse youngsters, this which best reflect the interest of both parties and fill was a brand new experience. the needs of the communities in which they serve. The program, conducted by a staff of 13 leaders, each Through the combined efforts of both organizations, with a background of previous camp counseling, pro­ we have effectively offered free learn-to-swim classes, vided the following activities: camp craft, nature study, trained Water Safety Instructors, held clinics to up­ Indian lore, hiking, conservation, swimming, fishing, date swimming instructors towards newer teaching outdoor cooking, and camping games. methods, certified instructors for teaching handicapped In addition, the camp was used by various church, swimming, held clinics on pool management, trained youth, and adult groups on weekends. •— lifeguards and offered numerous classes in first-aid training. Golf Courses Safety in aquatics is our first concern, and we feel The Columbus Recreation Department operated four that by combining the efforts of both organizations, we municipal golf courses in 1972, each complete with club­ can best fill the voids which currently exist. house: Airport, Bolton Field, Raymond Memorial, and C. Competitive programs were held at all pools dur­ Wilson Road. They were opened in March and remained ing the summer months. Organized practices were held open for play through December, weather permitting. from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Monday through Thursday, The first three are 18 hole courses, while Wilson Road with Friday mornings being reserved for dual and/or is a nine hole course. triangular swim meets. At the conclusion of the summer, all seven pools met at our Lincoln Park Pool to deter­ Aquatics mine a city-wide champion. Despite a brisk summer, Past continued support for this type programming was gen­ Prior to 1964, the Columbus Recreation Department erated throughout the community, which was evidenced operated one municipal swimming pool, Maryland Park, by the increased number of participants at all pools, which was donated to the Recreation Department by the enthusiastic support of parents at all swim meets the Columbus Dispatch. and the necessity of holding a first ever morning and Present evening swim session to determine a city champion. To date, the Columbus Recreation Department oper­ During the winter months, the Recreation Depart­ ates seven pools: Maryland, Sunshine (built in 1964), ment works closely with the Central Ohio Swimming Lincoln, Windsor (both built in 1965), Marion Franklin Association in promoting year-round competition to the (built in 1966), Blackburn and the Department's first communities. By combining the efforts of both organiza­ indoor pool, the Columbus Swim Center, (both built in tions, we have held local age group swim meets every 1967). third Saturday of the month at our indoor swim facil­ The six outdoor pools opened on June 17 and con­ ity. In addition, the indoor swim facility is made avail­ tinued in operation through September 4. The Columbus able two weekends during the winter season to conduct Swim Center is in operation twelve months of the year, two larger meets: The New Year's Invitational and the but is closed on Monday. State "Class B" Championships, which draw children The Indian Village Camp pool was used exclusively from all over Ohio and surrounding states. by the children attending the day camp and by those Over the past five years, age group swimming has groups with an outside group permit who rented over more than tripled in the Columbus area and is credited the weekends. This summer, for the first time, there by many to be the result of the "availability" of the was a special program sponsored by federal funds to Department's indoor Swim Center which is not only allow children from underprivileged playgrounds to used to hold age group swim meets, but is used exten­ come to the camp and swim and have a boxed dinner sively for area swim club practices. between 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. The program was During non-recreational hours, the indoor Swim Cen­ called "Splash & Eat". ter is made available on a rental basis to local age The Columbus Recreation Department has endeavored group swim teams, synchronized swimming groups and to provide a balanced aquatics program to the com­ civic associations. Rental of this facility is based on munity by dividing its program into a three phase oper­ actual cost to the Department for extension of services. ation: A. Recreational swimming; B. Learn-to-swim pro­ grams; C. Competitive programs. This summer, as in Future the past three seasons, the Recreation Department was Continued support of the community toward recrea­ able to extend services in all phases of the aquatics tion has been evidenced through the passage of the program through a federal grant from the Bureau of parks and recreation bond issue voted upon in Novem­ Outdoor Recreation. ber of 1971. A. Recreational Swimming is offered on a daily basis The voters confidence has allowed us to break ground to all members of the community for a charge of 10^ this year for our eighth outdoor pool and bathhouse, per person, regardless of age. Hours of operation for all which will be located in the Glenwood area. Comple­ pools were changed from 12:00 noon to 9:00 p.m. to tion of this site is to coincide with the opening of our 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. During the morning hours, com­ 1973 summer season. Two new pools are yet scheduled petitive programs were held from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. for completion in the five year Capital Improvemnt Pro­ and free learn-to-swim lessons were scheduled from gram. Sites for the new pools and bathhouses are to be 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, Monday through Friday with in the Fairwood and Krumm Park areas. each student receiving eight-60 minute lessons. The Columbus Swim Center operates from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. in the summer months and from 1:00 p.m. to Adult Sports Program 10:00 p.m. during the winter months, and offers 23 The Adult Sports Division organized and supervised hours of recreational swimming during the winter extensive programs for adults in the following sports: months. soccer, softball, basketball, football, and baseball. The B. Learn-to-swim classes are offered at all pools dur­ division also assisted in the formation of numerous ing the summer months and year round at the indoor intramural and league programs for both adults and Swim Center. All classes are offered free of charge, young boys. taught by certified Water Safety Instructors and sanc­ Outdoor Programs — April 1-October 1 tioned by the American Red Cross. Classes are offered The outdoor sports season which included softball, to beginner, advanced beginner, intermediate, swimmer baseball, soccer and football resulted in an increase of and advanced swimmer skill levels. Instruction was also participation to such a degree that the existing facil­ given in Junior and Senior Life-saving, Water Safety Instructor and Synchronized Swimming. During the ities throughout the city were barely adequate to meet winter months, at our indoor Swim Center, there were the demands of the programs. 4782 participants in the Learn-to-swim classes, of which Softball 2102 were boys, 2030 girls and 650 adults. In addition The largest program was adult softball. That portion to the 17 swim classes conducted each week, 23 hours which was organized and supervised exclusively by the per week were allotted for open swimming. division totaled 728 teams and involved more than Realizing the importance of promoting aquatic safety, 15,000 participants in 91 leagues, an increase of 125 the Columbus Recreation Department has aligned its teams and 13 leagues over the 1971 program. CITY DEPARTMENTS, COLUMBUS, OHIO, 1972 19

In addition, assistance was given in the operation of Recreation Clubs 11 intra-mural adult leagues involving an additional 90 For the twenty-fourth consecutive year, the Recrea­ teams and 1800 participants, 13 softball leagues, and tion Department operated a Recreation Club Program 11 adult softball tournaments including 5 Ohio Amateur on Saturday mornings from January 8th through March Softball Association District Tournaments which in­ 11th, 1972. This program was offered in 24 elementary and junior high schools throughout the city in addition volved approximately 70 teams. to the 20 Community Recreation Centers operated by Baseball the Recreation Department. The Knot-Hole Baseball Program was the only pro­ The program, conducted on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. gram completely organized and supervised by the Sports to 1:00 p.m., was again made available to girls as well Division. This program was divided into two leagues: as boys. Its primary purpose being to provide additional (1) a Junior League for boys up to 15 years of age recreational opportunities for youngsters in the fourth involving 6 teams and 120 participants, and (2) an Inter­ through the ninth grades, especially in areas where mediate League for boys 15-18 years of age involving there are no public recreation programs. 6 teams and 120 participants. Baseball organizations which received a great deal Enrichment of Summer Program of assistance included the adult amateur Columbus The Columbus Recreation Department was able to Baseball League which used Harmon Avenue Field as enrich the 1972 Summer Program by receiving a grant its home field, numerous community Little League pro­ of $132,000 from the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation of grams, Pony Leagues, American Legion and Babe Ruth the federal government. teams, 12 Columbus Public Junior and Senior High This federal funding enabled the Recreation De­ Schools, and 10 Columbus Parochial Elementary Schools. partment to increase the number of "Learn-to-Swim" Also, facilities were provided for the Kansas City Royals classes at each of the swimming pools, provide a series professional organization to conduct a one-day try-out of trips for children from the inner-city area, and insti­ camp and the Philips Petroleum Company to conduct tute new programs on the inner-city playgrounds. its annual Hit-Pitch-Throw Contest. The "Learn-to-Swim" lessons at pools were increased from one per day to two per day, and instruction in Soccer competitive swimming and conducting swim meets be­ Facilities were reconstructed, maintained and reserved tween the various municipal pools were added. to accommodate the scheduling of matches for 2 adult The Columbus Recreation Department's "Fun Trips", funded by part of the grant from the Bureau of Out­ soccer teams and 15 youth soccer teams. door Recreation of the federal government, was very Football successful. The trips, each with a different group of 250 Facilities were constructed, maintained and reserved boys and girls, ages 8-13 years, provided wholesome to accommodate the scheduling of games for the Colum­ recreation for youth from 50 inner-city playgrounds. bus Touch and Nationwide Adult Leagues, and more The program offered educational and motivational op­ than 100 community Little League teams. portunities to youth who otherwise might not have been able to have gained such an experience. 2,500 Playfield Participation Report participants were in this program. Throughout Columbus there are 24 areas which have On several evenings during the playground season, 67 softball (5 lighted), 24 baseball (1 lighted), 3 soccer, special "Splash and Game Nights" were conducted at and 32 football (1 lighted) facilities. our Indian Village Camp from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. These facilities are used extensively in conducting 2,250 children participated in these "Fun Evenings" of the outdoor programs, either for league play or practice swimming and camp games. Five centers, Beatty, Cooke, Schiller, Westgate, and sessions. Whetstone, provided specialized instruction in tumbling Indoor Programs — September 15-April 1 and gymnastics for boys and girls, 8-13 years of age. Basketball A gymnastic specialist was assigned to each location for The adult basketball program was composed of 35 this program. leagues totaling 273 teams and more than 5,000 partici­ pants which were under the direct jurisdiction of the Safe Streets Act Program Sports Division. Recreation programs were operated in six public Another 19 intra-mural leagues involving 126 teams schools through the Joint Community Relations Project, were given assistance by being provided with gym­ a federally funded program under the Safe Streets Act. nasium space and/or officials. The purpose of the project was to provide recrea­ Basketball Participation Report tional, counseling, and education programs which would occupy young people constructively during the hours In order to accommodate league play and practice from 6:45 p.m. until 9:30 p.m., and provide alternatives sessions, 11 junior high school gymnasiums and 15 to delinquent behavior. recreation center gymnasiums were used for this pro­ The five elementary schools that were served by this gram. (See report below.) project included: Alum Crest, Chicago, Duxberry, Stock- To effectively promote all of the programs and to bridge, and Walden. Indianola Junior High School also assist intra-mural programs, the Sports Division em­ was included in the project. ployed more than 382 individuals to serve as game Each school was staffed with four Recreation Lead­ officials, scorers and timers, and building attendants. ers, two police officers, and a teacher. Volleyball The Recreation Leaders were responsible for the fol­ An Adult Mens' Volleyball League was initiated with lowing areas: 8 teams and approximately 80 participants involved. 1. Planning and organizing all recreational activities. 2. Recruiting and retaining participants for the vari­ Special Recreation Activities ous activities. 3. Conducting and teaching recreational activities. Playgrounds 4. Maintaining desirable behavior on the part of par­ On June 21st, the Columbus Recreation Department ticipants, and, thereby, providing for a wholesome envi­ opened 126 supervised playgrounds. Staffed by 353 ronment in and around the facility. Playground Leaders, they were in operation Mondays The implementation of this program, which had 5,475 through Fridays from 12:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. through participants during the 1972 school year, was so suc­ August 23rd. Of these 126 playgrounds, 89 were located cessful that a recommendation was made to expand the on school grounds, thus coming closer to the depart­ program to additional areas of the city. mental aim of a playground within walking distance of every child in Columbus. Arts and Crafts Daily activities conducted on the playground included arts and crafts, dramatics, dance, music, group games, All of the recreatipn centers had large classes in nature study, apparatus play, numerous physical activ­ widely diversified types of aitfs and crafts. From simple ities, and, at some areas, wading pool play. In addition drawings by children of primary age to near profes­ to the daily program, many special events were held sional work by adults, these activities were an impor­ on the playgrounds and/or on a sectional and city- tant part of the creative recreation program. Daily arts wide basis. and crafts classes in the centers and on the playgrounds 20 CITY DEPARTMENTS, COLUMBUS, OHIO, 1972 provided an opportunity for individuals of'all ages to and? or other unusual materials. Many decorative and develop skills and appreciation along cultural lines. unusual projects were created in these classes. Basketry Weaving Weaving with basket reed was taught to many boys The skills of weaving, using various types of looms and girls on the playgrounds and also in the centers. and yarns were taught in the recreation centers and on Various types, shapes and sizes of articles were made the playgrounds. Macrame, or knot tying, was also a such as baskets, placemats, hotpads and purses. very popular craft. Ceramics Woodworking Ceramics classes were offered in many of the com­ Some of the centers offered classes in woodworking munity centers and senior centers in addition to the and furniture refinishing. In the centers having a wood- Art Center. All phases of the art were taught from shop, many types of projects were constructed ranging pinch-pots for the beginner, with slab and coil building from toys to furniture. through sculpture and use of the potter's wheel for intermediate and advanced students. Cultural Arts and Related Activities Cake Decorating Dramatics Classes in cake decorating were offered at some of Dramatics in the recreation program presented many the centers. participants with an opportunity for creativity and in­ dividual self-expression. It also provided enjoyment Cooking through entertainment and recreation for both partici­ Cooking classes for both boys and girls were con­ pants and viewers. ducted in those centers having facilities for this popular Recreation leaders, both in the centers and on the activity. Several of the centers had a "Chef's Club" playgrounds, conducted classes in all phases of the dra­ with membership restricted to boys only. matic arts. All ages, from elementary to golden age, Coloring and Drawing were involved in either creative dramatics, informal One of the basic parts of the arts and crafts program skits, production (plays and workshops), puppetry or in the centers and on the playgrounds was drawing. choral reading. Many others who were not a part of Charcoal, chalk, crayon and pencil were some of the the cast worked in backstage activities such as cos­ mediums used in this expression of art. Classes in char­ tumes, makeup, props, stage crews, technicians and coal sketching and pen and ink drawing were also pro­ script writing. vided for teen-agers and adults. Dance Enameling The dance program was very diversified, both in Copper enameling classes were offered at some of the terms of type and skill level. Each of the community centers. Students of all ages made some very inter­ centers and the senior centers had some type of dance esting and beautiful articles including pins, earrings, program. The community centers offered classes in brooches and small dishes. ballet, tap, modern, folk, jazz and interpretive dance, while the senior center classes were mostly folk and Gimp Craft square dance. A very popular playground craft is the use of a A number of folk dance and square dance groups plastic lacing material known as gimp. This material, made use of the recreation department facilities and which comes in many colors, was braided or woven in through their participation at the centers, the program varied designs and patterns to make lanyards, bracelets, was greatly enriched. Square dance lessons were offered earrings, and brooches. at a number of centers and at several of the shelter houses. Jewelry Marching, drill teams and other forms of rhythms were Classes in jewelry making were very popular in the very popular with the elementary and junior high aged centers, where offered. Some of the various materials children. Indian dancing was one of the highlights of used included: wire, glass, metal, gimp, papier mache the day camp program. and ceramics. Social dancing was still the "leader" in terms of participation. In addition to instructional classes, many Leathercraft centers held regularly scheduled teen dances. A num­ Several of the centers conducted classes including ber of "special" dances were conducted, having been tooling, designing and construction of leather items planned by the teen-agers themselves, with guidance ranging from key cases and head bands to purses, bill­ from the center staff. folds and handbags. Music Painting A wide variety of musical activities were offered in Another popular activity in which there was large the recreation centers and on the playgrounds, with participation on the playgrounds as well as in the folk singing, group singing, choral groups, rhythm bands centers was water color and finger painting. Several and small combos being the most predominant. At some centers also offered oil and water color painting for centers classes in instrumental music and piano were adults. A number of playgrounds and centers held Art offered. One center organized a teen-age choir and an­ shows which featured the work of their students in this other had a junior high orchestra as part of the program. media. The musical program in the senior centers included melodica bands, vocal ensembles, choirs, quartets and Papercrafts the "Golden-Aires", a 30 piece orchestra at McDowell. Much ingenuity was shown by the arts and crafts instructors in teaching a variety of craft projects involv­ Nature ing the cutting, designing and pasting with various Numerous opportunities for participation in some type types of paper. Paper-craft projects included weaving, of nature program were provided at most playgrounds mosaics, dioramas, braiding and cut-outs in addition to and recreation centers. Most of these nature programs taking many forms in papier mache. placed a great amount of emphasis on the conservation of natural resources. Sewing and Needlework A large portion of the day camp program was devoted Many girls and women were class members in begin­ to nature in one form or another. In addition to the ning, intermediate and advanced sewing which included classes in nature study, nature craft, etc., at the centers hand sewing, designing, pattern layout and tailoring. a number of clubs planned special events such as cook- Projects ranged from aprons to dresses, coats and fitted outs, hikes and overnight camping trips as a part of suits. In addition to the sewing classes, some centers their programs. offered classes in knitting, crocheting, rug-hooking, needlepoint and other type of needlecraft. Clubs A wide variety of clubs were organized and met in Special Crafts the centers during 1972. They ranged from "age group" Recreation leaders in the recreation centers and on clubs such as pre-teen clubs, teen-age clubs, golden Age the playground taught craft classes which use scrap clubs to special interest groups, like hobby, model cars, CITY DEPARTMENTS, COLUMBUS, OHIO, 1972 21

photography, charm and hi-fi clubs. Some had service Northern Kiwanis Eastern Optimist to the center or community as the primary objective. Southern Kiwanis Mercator Club members were very helpful in the operation of University Kiwanis Fraternal Order the center by helping with typing, filing, taking phone Northern Civitan of Police messages, etc. Knot-hole League Baseball, organized and supervised by the Adult Sports Division, involved 240 boys, ages Outside Groups 12-18, playing on 12 teams. Another service available to the public by the depart­ ment was that of issuing permits for the use of many Basketball of its facilities for group activities other than those Basketball, as usual, was the leading sport activity in programs for which direct leadership was provided. terms of participation. At most of the community cen­ Many church, fraternal, patriotic, service, and civic ters, leagues were formed in three age divisions: junior, groups made use of this service. intermediate, and senior for both boys and girls. More Included in the facilities used were enclosed shelter- than 6,500 youth, through age 18, played on 584 boys' houses at Southview Playfield, Westgate Park and teams and 114 girls' teams. Whetstone Park, five open shelterhouses at Griggs Dam Teams from each center participated in city-wide and seven open shelterhouses at Hoover Dam. Also tournament play with the girls playing for the first certain rooms within the recreation centers were avail­ time in a double-elimination tournament, totaling 86 able for use when they were not being used for depart­ games between February 21 and March 8. The boys' ment programs. Activities of these "outside groups" in­ tournament involved 52 teams in four sectionals held cluded meetings, luncheons, picnics, family reunions, at Whetstone, Barack, Sawyer, and Sunshine Recrea­ dinners, etc. Extensive use was made of center gym­ tion Centers, with the finals being held at the Barack nasiums, in mornings and on weekends by basketball Center on March 21st through 23rd. teams for both practice and games. Picnic kits, which include horseshoes and stakes, a Baton Twirling softball and bat, and a volleyball and net were issued A number of the Community Recreation Centers had to a large number of groups free of charge. baton twirling as a programmed activity. Instruction in these classes was provided by staff members having Other Activities previous experience with an organized twirling group. The Columbus Recreation Department provided lei­ Demonstrations and exhibitions were presented as a sure time activities for the sedentary as well as the part of special programs. active. For those wishing relaxation without physical or artistically creative activities, a number of other Billiards miscellaneous programs were also offered at some of Bumper pool and regulation billiard tables, which the centers. These included television viewing, library have been donated by various community groups to service and frequently movies were scheduled. some of the recreation centers, provided an additional activity for the game rooms. This year an inter-city tournament was held May 17-22 with sectional play at REPORT ON ACTIVITIES Cooke and Glenwood Centers. The final playoff was Physical Activities held at the Cooke Recreation Center. Nine of the Com­ munity Recreation Centers participated in the tourna­ Apparatus Play ment which included all age groups. The competition Wherever a playground was operated within a park, consisted of a single elimination tournament in "Eight- or on Recreation Department owned land, it was pro­ ball Billiards". vided with various kinds of playground equipment or Each of the six Senior Citizen Centers maintain a apparatus such as swings, slides, teeters, jungle gym, or separate billiard room and conduct tournaments among other type of climbing device. Several of the large cen­ the membership. ter areas also have a special "Tot Lot" playground area with equipment designed especially for the pre-school Boxing and early school age youngster. This playground appa­ Barack, Blackburn, Beatty, Marion-Franklin, Sawyer, ratus was available for use throughout the year. Also Sunshine, Thompson, and Windsor Terrace Centers are some of the school sites, where we operated a play­ equipped for boxing programs. These eight centers con­ ground, had pieces of apparatus which were used dur­ ducted instructional programs, training and competition ing the summer playground program. throughout the season. These centers entered teams of boxers in inter-center bouts, exhibitions, invitational Badminton boxing meets, and the Golden Gloves Tournament. Each of the 28 Community Recreation Centers con­ ducted a program in badminton. Instruction was given Football in both singles and doubles play and competition was Many of the recreation centers provided fall programs developed in each classification for both boys and girls in flag or touch football for different age groups of boys. in each of the three age divisions: junior, intermediate Two centers had a tackle football program for elemen­ and senior. The center winners then progressed to the tary school-age boys. All games were played on the inter-center tournament. This city-wide tournament was center level and there was no inter-center competition. held on sectional basis simultaneously at four recreation centers. The finals of the tournament were held at Foul Shooting Windsor-Terrace Recreation Center on May 2nd and Each center conducted a foul-shooting tournament May 3rd. for both boys and girls in all three age groups, junior, intermediate, and senior. This activity came to a climax Baseball when the inter-center foul-shooting tournament was Playground league baseball for boys 8 through 12 held at Blackburn Center in January. Winners from years of age was part of the summer playground pro­ each of the centers competed for the city championship. gram. There were over 1,700 boys who played on 114 Golf teams at 60 different playgrounds. Each team played at Basic golf instruction was provided in 14 of the recre­ least two games per week in addition to numerous ation centers during the winter months. Classes were practice sessions held throughout the summer, and taught by the "Pros" from the municipal courses and every member of the team played a minimum of three volunteers from local golf associations. All four of the innings of each six-inning ball game. Being a com­ city-owned golf courses provided playing opportunities munity based program, it involved many parents who for golfing enthusiasts. volunteered to serve as coaches. Fraternal and civic clubs co-sponsored this program Gymnastics by furnishing T-shirts imprinted with team names for Tumbling instruction was provided in each of the all players. Co-sponsors of these leagues included the Community Recreation Centers. Several of the larger following: centers also had programs in trampoline, free exercise, Downtown Kiwanis Linden Lions and gymnastic apparatus activities! The inter-center Eastern Kiwanis Northern Lions gymnastic meet-was held April 11-18 with sectionals Hilltop Kiwanis Southeast Lions being held at Schiller and Whetstone Centers. The Linworth Kiwanis Eastern Civitan finals were held at the Schiller Center. Competition for 22 CITY DEPARTMENTS, COLUMBUS, OHIO, 1972 both boys and girls in midget\ junior, intermediate, and The facilities for soccer, a junior size field at Whet­ senior divisions were held. 50 boys^and 160 girls par­ stone and both the adult and junior field at Southview, ticipated in tumbling, trampoline, vaulting, balance are provided and maintained by the Adult Sports Divi­ team, parallel bars, and free exercise activities. sion of the Recreation Department. Softball Horseshoes The playground softball program again proved to be Facilities for horseshoe pitching were provided at quite successful with 4,380 boys on 292 teams and 3,030 each of the 126 playgrounds. Tournaments were held girls on 202 teams. Under the direction of Playground to determine winners in each of the three age divisions Leaders, the youngsters played at least one game a for both boys and girls on playground, sectional, and week in addition to their individual practice sessions. city-wide level. A sectional tournament was conducted During the week of August 14th, the district league by each of the 16 district supervisors with the finals winners constituting 47 boys' teams and 39 girls' teams being played at Sunshine on July 7th. Adult Horseshoe competed at Southview Playfield to determine the city- Leagues were organized and played regularly at Schil­ wide championship in each age division. ler, Sunshine, Linden, and Whetstone Centers. Hula Hoop and Frisbee Swimming Hula Hoop and Frisbee contests were held on each In addition to the daily swimming activities provided of the 126 playgrounds in 1972. The winners of the at each of the seven municipal swimming pools, the playground contests moved on to compete in one of Recreation Department cooperated with the Central the 18 sectionals which were held on July 18 with Ohio Swimming Association in conducting a number sectional winners moving on to compete in the finals of swim meets. The two largest being the state "Class at Schiller Center on July 19th. B" Championships and the New Year Invitational. The Columbus Hula Hoop winner in the Boy's Divi­ Table Games sion continued on to the state competition at Worthing­ Checkers, chess, dominoes, pick-up sticks, rook, old ton, Ohio and advanced to the Regional Contest at maid, carrom, and similar games were played by many Indianapolis where he was defeated by the eventual people in the game rooms at each recreation center and national champion. on all 126 playgrounds. Each Community Recreation The Columbus Recreation Department hosted the Center held a checker and carrom pool tournament State and Regional Frisbee competition at Schiller with the winners competing in sectional tournaments. Center on August 18th. Twenty Ohio cities participated The sectional winners then competed in the finals, held at the state level and five states, Michigan, Ohio, Ken­ at Thompson in October, to determine city champion­ tucky, West Virginia, and Indiana competed on the ships in both of the activities. regional level. Table Tennis Ice Skating Always a popular activity, table tennis received quite Supervised ice skating was provided in seven areas extensive play in all of the recreation centers. The of the city when weather permitted. The sites for this equipment and tables are always available in the game activity are located in city parks where there is a lake. rooms. Both singles and doubles tournaments in each They are Big Walnut, Franklin, Goodale, Linden, Schil­ age division for boys and girls were conducted in each ler, Westgate, and Whetstone. center with the winners competing in sectional singles and doubles tournaments. The finals were held at Bar- Low Organized Activities nett Recreation Center, singles on January 19th and The activities which any number of participants can doubles on January 26th. enjoy such as group games, four square, kickball, kite flying, marbles, roller skating, rope jumping, tetherball, Tennis wading pool, and free play continued to be available. The 52 tennis courts operated and maintained by the They have proven to be quite popular during the indoor Recreation Department provided opportunity for tennis season at the centers as well as on the summer play­ play throughout the year. The lighted, all-weather grounds. courts at Beatty, Schiller, Westgate, and Wolfe (Frank­ lin Park) were open from the first of April through Physical Fitness October. Tennis instruction was also offered at each The Recreation Department continued to conduct the of these courts. A.A.U. physical fitness testing program for both boys The city-wide tennis tournament sectionals were held and girls in all age groups during the winter center the last week in July at the all-weather courts. The program and the summer playground season. 1,285 boys finals, both singles and doubles, were held at Westgate and girls received certificates for successfully passing during the first week in August. these tests in physical skills. In the spring, the recreation centers with adjacent Each of the six Senior Citizen Centers conduct a tennis courts, conducted classes. During the playground physical fitness program which has been designed espe­ season, many playgrounds also offered the program. cially for the older adult. Based on body conditioning and posture building instead of physical strength, the Track and Field program has proven to be quite popular with this age Many of the Community Recreation Centers con­ of participant. ducted a year-round track and field program. Three centers, Barack, Blackburn, and Sawyer, each have a Shuffleboard circular indoor track. Shuffleboard was conducted in each recreation center During the summer season, each of the 126 play­ for all ages as part of the game room activities, and grounds offered this instruction daily to boys and girls. each community center held a single elimination tourna­ The second week in July, four sectional track and field ment. Center tournament winners then competed in the meets were held for youngsters from all playgrounds, Annual Inter-center Shuffleboard Tournament held at so they could have an opportunity to compete in a four sectional sites, with the finals being held November track and field meet and prepare them for the city- 22nd at Windsor-Terrace Center. wide meet. Shuffleboard for Senior Citizens was a part of the The sectional meets were held at the following sites: program at each of the six Senior Centers and the 13 July 11 — Central High School (combined with Golden Age Clubs meeting in the community centers. south section which was rained out on July A doubles tournament was conducted in April at Mc­ 10) Dowell Senior Center. July 12 —East High School Soccer July 13 — Brookhaven High School There are two organized adult soccer teams in Colum­ 3,390 boys and girls participated in the events offered bus, both playing in the Ohio-Indiana Soccer League. for the sectional meets. Games were played on Sundays, on a home and away Ohio State University Stadium was the site of the basis. The home field for the Columbus team is located at Southview Playfield. In addition to the adult teams, City Playground Championship Track and Field Meet. there are 10 youth teams playing in two organized On July 27th, 918 girls participated in the events of­ leagues. One league plays at Whetstone Park and the fered, and, on July 28th, 1,466 boys participated in the other plays at Southview Playfield. events offered. CITY DEPARTMENTS. COLUMBUS, OHIO. 1972 23

Volleyball plays, caroling in the center and through the com­ Instruction and league play in volleyball was offered munity and visits from Santa. On Thursday before as part of the program in the Community Recreation Christmas a "Caroling Bus", filled with 60 elementary Centers. Center tournaments for both boys and girls in age carolers from the centers, toured the downtown all age divisions were conducted and the winning teams business area. During the same week, other elementary competed in the inter-center sectionals with 888 partici­ age children from the centers sang Christmas carols in pants on 98 teams. The semi-finals and finals were held the halls of City Hall each afternoon. at Schiller Recreation Center in November where 320 boys and girls playing on 24 teams competed in six Clown Contest divisions. Clown Contests were held on the 126 playgrounds on July 21. The song title "Be a Clown, Be a Clown" be­ Weightlifting came a reality for the many boys and girls participat­ Many of the Community Recreation Centers offered ing in this special event. The variety of both costumes instruction and programs in weightlifting. The Annual and antics of these young people showed much inge­ Inter-center Weightlifting Meet was held at Whetstone nuity and thought in planning and preparation. Recreation Center in February for three age groups, 13-15, 16-18, and 19 and over, with six weight classes Concerts in Parks plus heavyweight for each age group. Eighteen outdoor concerts were presented in the vari­ ous city parks throughout the summer, ranging in type Wrestling and size from rock 'n' roll groups to concert bands and Class instruction in wrestling and competitive matches full symphony orchestra. These concerts were presented was provided in many of the centers. The inter-center in cooperation with the Columbus Federation of Musi­ wrestling tournament was held with two sectionals cians. taking place at Barnett and Sunshine Recreation Cen­ ters and the finals at Sawyer Recreation Center on Displays March 9th. Throughout the year the Recreation Department pro­ Participation in the wrestling tournament has doubled vided displays in City Hall corridors, public libraries, in the past two years with a total of 378 boys compet­ churches, schools and stores. During September, chil­ ing in 31 different age-weight classifications. dren's art work from the playgrounds was displayed at the Columbus Gallery of Fine Arts. Special Events and Programs Drama Festivals Children from each playground participated in the Throughout the year, during both the indoor season annual drama festival, July 14 at 22 sectional locations. and playground season, many special events and pro­ Five or six playgrounds from the area surrounding the grams took place. Some of these were on a center basis, festival site appeared at each location. Each playground some community and some were city-wide. presented a ten minute creative dramatic skit, panto­ Advisory Councils mime or play for parents and other interested people At each of the year-round recreation centers there is in the community. an Advisory Council whose members are appointed by Festival of Arts the Recreation Commission. Each council is composed of 9 to 21 members representing a cross section of the In cooperation with the Downtown Area Committee community (parents, members of the clergy, civic lead­ and the Arts Council of Columbus, the Recreation De­ ers, businessmen, etc.). These Advisory Councils have partment participated in the Festival of Arts held June officers, hold regular meetings and act as a liaison be­ 11-14 on the State House lawn. Representative art work tween the recreation center and the community. During from the playgrounds and recreation centers were dis­ the summer season, each of the 126 playgrounds also played and some demonstrations were given in pottery has an Advisory Council. making, sculpture, raku, painting, weaving and batik. Fishing Antique Sale The third annual Senior Citizens' Antique Sale was Safe fishing opportunities for children were provided held at McDowell Senior Citizen Center on Tuesday, at the ponds of Franklin, Goodale, Linden, Schiller and May 23. Eighty-eight senior citizens entered items for Westgate parks. A fishing derby was held during the sale where they were assisted with the pricing by a summer at those locations. The derby was conducted committee of community volunteers. Over 3,500 shop­ by the department and was sponsored by the Down­ pers attended the sale, which lasted from 12:00 noon town, Hilltop, Linden Heights, Southern, University and to 5:00 p.m., with $6,800.00 worth of items being pur­ Westgate Kiwanis Clubs in cooperation with the Colum­ chased. bus Division of Parks and Forestry and the Ohio De­ partment of Natural Resources. Art Van The Columbus Recreation Department in cooperation Fourth of July Celebrations with the Columbus Gallery of Fine Arts offered a new The Recreation Department continued to cooperate program during the summer, fall and winter of 1971, with the community organizations in providing Fourth in the form of a traveling art-mobile. This vehicle, a of July celebrations at several of the large city park converted surplus mail truck, was purchased by the areas. Special patriotic and family events were con­ Recreation Department and staffed by the Columbus ducted on the playgrounds during this week. College of Art and Design. For 10 weeks during the summer, the art-van carried Golden Age Clubs supplies, two art students and an instructor from the Thirteen of the community recreation centers have a C.C.A.D. throughout the central area of the city con­ Golden Age Club as part of the program which meet ducting intensified arts and crafts sessions on the play­ on a regularly scheduled basis. Each club has its own grounds. During the fall and winter, the same type of constitution and by-laws, elects its own officers and program was conducted at several of the recreation conducts its own program with the assistance of a staff centers. This popular program was continued during advisor. These clubs have a combined membership of 1972. over 750. Bicycle Rodeos Golden Age Hobby Show On June 23 each of the 126 playgrounds staged a For the twenty-fourth consecutive year the annual bicycle rodeo. Starting with a parade of decorated Golden Age Hobby Show was co-sponsored by the bicycles where the best decorated ones were selected, Columbus Citizen-Journal and the Columbus Recreation the rodeo continued with a number of contests involv­ Department. The event was held September 22, 23 and ing riding skills and racs. During the entire event, much 24 at the Columbus Gallery of Fine Arts. Sixteen com­ emphasis was placed on bicycle safety. munity volunteers served as the steering committee and more than 500 additional volunteers served as hosts and Christmas Activities hostesses, judges,'demonstrators, and assisted with the During the Christmas season, the recreation centers decorations" etc. 3,500 people viewed 1,300 items on dis­ programmed many seasonal special events including play by 350 exhibitors during the three day event. community Christmas programs, Christmas parties, One of the highlights was the crowning of the oldest 24 CITY DEPARTMENTS, COLUMBUS, OHIO, 1972 male and female exhibitor as king and.gueen of the Ohio State Fair Hobby Show. Four grand prizes were awarded as "Best Staff personnel from the senior citizens' centers were of the Show" from the 130 categories. Gold, silver and involved in a program that has grown from a one-day bronze medalions were awarded to the outstanding function to a fair-long activity. Leaders at the six entries in each category grouping. Also included in the senior centers carry the major responsibility for "Frank­ program were demonstrations of painting, drawing, lin County Senior Citizen's Day", in addition to provid­ jewelry making, wood carving, fibre-glass crafts, up­ ing support to the Ohio Administration on Aging, which holstery sculpture, copper tooling, doll making, geneal­ also participates in the Fair services. Our participants ogy, bead work and flower arranging. A coronation ball provide cookie bakers, dance contestants, craft demon­ was held in connection with the crowning of the king strators, entertainment and hosts and hostesses for the and queen and a variety show was presented by sing­ day long program, which is conducted in two tents. ers, dancers and actors from the membership of the six Several seniors sold their own items in the sales area senior centers. provided. Golden Age Rally Open House The nineteenth annual Golden Age Rally was held at Each of the recreation centers held a special open the McDowell Senior Center on May 10. Over 1200 house program during the spring portion of the indoor people, 60 years of age and over attended the rally, season. The primary purpose of "Open House" is to which had the general theme of "Transportation". A provide the general public an opportunity to visit the stage show, "All Aboard for Fun", was presented twice centers and see the many activities in action. Although during the afternoon with each Senior Center and the programs varied somewhat in content, each gave Golden Age Club furnishing one act for the production. the participants an opportunity to show their accom­ The "Golden-Airs" provided music for the stage show. plishments through displays or demonstrations. Between the afternoon and evening session a "fish fry" meal was served to more than 500 persons, with teen­ Pageant age boys from Sunshine Recreation Center serving as One of the traditional and popular events of the bus-boys. The Columbus Federation of Musicians fur­ playground season is the annual Playground Pageant. nished an orchestra to play for an evening of round Titled "All Aboard for Fun", the pageant was presented and square dancing. Charters were presented to newly for five nights on the stage of the Ohio Theater — organized Golden Age Clubs by the Mayor. The Down­ August 7, 8, 9, 10 and 14. On each night approximately town Kiwanis Club furnished refreshments for all who 25 playgrounds performed, each night represented a attended. different section of the city. A variety of acts were pre­ sented, each based on some form of transportation and averaging 3 minutes each. Through a cooperative agree­ Halloween Parties ment with the Musicians Union, a 16 piece professional The Recreation Department's Columbus Halloween orchestra furnished "live music" for this event, which Committee, which includes representatives from Colum­ had over 5,500 people in attendance. bus Area Council of Churches, United Community Coun­ cil, Columbus Board of Education, Inter-Faith Commit­ Pet Show tee, UNICEF and the Juvenile Bureau of the Columbus One of the first special events of the summer season Police Department, suggested a planned and coordinated was the playground pet shows, which were held at Halloween celebration for the entire city. Monday, each of the 126 playgrounds. Children were given the October 30, was designated "Trick or Treat" night with opportunity to bring their pets, which included dogs, the hours of 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. suggested as the best cats, rodents, fish, birds and cold blooded animals to time for this activity. The Halloween parties in the the playgrounds. Ribbons were awarded for first, second community recreation centers were held on Tuesday, and third places in the following categories: the pretti­ October 31, with numerous civic groups and service est, largest, most affectionate, etc. Area ministers, civic clubs assisting as co-sponsors. leaders, businessmen and Advisory Council members were asked to be judges, and in many cases radio and Programs for the Handicapped television personalities served as the Masters of Cere­ Special therapeutic recreational programs for the mony. handicapped were held in three centers: Glenwood, Schiller, and Sunshine. Courage Incorporated, a group Playground Opening Ceremonies of physically handicapped adults, held semi-monthly With the opening of playgrounds on June 21, each social meetings at Sunshine, while another branch of the playground had a special opening program which in­ same group, called the Players Guild, held play rehears­ cluded a flag-raising ceremony, contests, games, singing als at Schiller. The Glenwood staff conducted a recrea­ and relays. tion program twice a month for mentally retarded teen­ agers and adults. Pre-School Operation of a pre-school program for three and four Ice Skating year olds was continued at Beatty Recreation Center. The Recreation Department and the Division of Parks Two separate half day classes, five days each week, and Forestry provided ice skating opportunities in seven offered a wide variety of learning skills for the 70 areas of the city when the ice was safe. These areas are children enrolled. This was a cooperative venture with located in Big Walnut, Franklin, Goodale, Linden, Schil­ the Columbus Metropolitan Area Community Action ler, Westgate and Whetstone Parks. The Division of Organization and the Columbus Board of Education. Parks and Forestry determined when the ice was safe Square and Folk Dancing for skating and the Recreation Department furnished Square and folk dance classes were held for children ice skating instructors and supervisors. The Division of and adults at a number of the recreation centers and Parks and Forestry kept the ice free of snow, provided shelter houses. Regular square dances were open to the warming areas, furnished woodburning containers in general public at Whetstone Recreation Center on the areas where fireplaces were not available and furnished first and third Saturday evenings of each month. Square firewood for all seven locations. dancing was also held at Westgate Shelter House on Wednesdays and various square dance clubs used recre­ Lantern Parades ation department facilities on a permit basis to hold One of the most spectacular special events during the square dances. Open folk dancing was offered every playground season is the Lantern Parade. On August 21, Monday night at Whetstone on a year round basis. parades were conducted concurrently at Barnett Center, Franklin, Goodale, Linden, Schiller, Westgate, Whet­ Teenage Council stone, and Woodward Parks. Children on all 126 play­ The Inter-Center Teen Council is composed of two grounds, with assistance of the playground leaders, de­ teenaged representatives from each of the community signed and constructed a large number of lanterns. recreation centers. This group, which meets on the These lanterns, made from cardboard boxes, chicken third Thursday evening of each month in City Council wire, or papier mache over balloons were all shapes, Chambers of City Hall, has elected officers and conducts sizes and colors. The making of lanterns was the chief meetings in a parliamentary manner. Discussion is project of playground craft classes during the two weeks centered on teenage programs and problems and how prior to the parade. the Council can help solve them. Also, from time to CITY DEPARTMENTS, COLUMBUS, OHIO, 1972 25

time, guest speakers are invited to talk on topics of based on leadership, personality, character and partici­ interest to teenagers. pation in recreation center programs. They were guests The council planned, organized and conducted a city- of the Coca-Cola Company for dinner at the Kahiki wide Brotherhood Rally in February. This rally, which Restaurant. They were also introduced and interviewed was held during National Brotherhood Week, had as on the "Fun for Everyone" show. its main objective, the promotion of better relationships between people of all races, religions and national Vacation and Sports Show origins. The council also sponsored a city-wide art show The Recreation Department participated in the An­ and collected $1,142.17 for the UNICEF fund. nual Vacation and Sports Show sponsored by the Co­ lumbus Dispatch Charities. A free six-hole miniature Teenage Dances golf course and a driving cage were provided for vis­ Many of the recreation centers included weekly teen­ itors to the show, which was held in February at the age dances as a part of their programs. In addition, Ohio State Exposition Center. there are a number of special dances at each center during the year. Zoomobile During the indoor season over fifty "hi-fi dances" In cooperation with the Columbus Zoo, each of 126 were held for teenagers in a number of the community playgrounds was visited at least once by the Traveling recreation centers. Co-sponsored by the Coca-Cola Com­ Zoo. This vehicle, a converted bus having 10 air con­ pany and WTVN-radio, Dave Logan and Mike Reeves, ditioned and heated cages, was stocked with some of two local disc jockeys, served as Emcees for the dances. the smaller animals and taken to the playgrounds for two hour visits. The driver of the zoomobile was a stu­ Television Show dent of veterinary medicine. This project enabled many WTVN-Television again cooperated with the Recrea­ children, who otherwise would not be able to visit the tion Department by donating one-half hour of air time zoo, to see and learn about these animals. each week for a public service television show. This In addition to the playgrounds, the traveling zoo vis­ weekly show, "Fun for Everyone", was produced by ited a number of other public functions and celebra­ the Recreation Department staff, and the participants tions throughout the city. were from the recreation centers and playgrounds. Through these shows they presented all the different Other Services types of programs offered to the public by the de­ Books in the Recreation Department library, located partment. in Room 124, City Hall, were available to the general In addition to this regular show, there were a num­ public as well as to the department's staff. ber of special features of the recreation program tele­ Speakers were provided for PTA's, civic groups, ser­ cast by WBNS-TV, WLWC-TV and WOSU-TV, and vice groups, fraternal and community organizations. many of the special events were filmed for later show­ Consultant services were provided to various churches, ing on news reports. youth-serving agencies, business firms and industries to assist them in planning, organizing and conducting rec­ Top Teens reation programs- Seventeen teenagers (6 boys and 11 girls) were Many members of the department staff served on selected as the most outstanding teenagers from the boards, community councils and committees in other recreation centers and were titled the "Columbus Rec­ organizations to assist in the planning of programs, reation Department Top Teens". Their selection was projects and special events.

FINANCIAL REPORT General Fund — 320 December 31, 1972 Code Designation Transferred Transferred Total Appropriated In Out Allocation Expended 100 Personal Services $2,015,044.00 $ 439,207.73 $ 5,000.00 $2,449,251.73 $2,415,989.19 200 Operating Expenses, Supplies 85,979.00 11,500.00 2,580.00 94,899.00 94,764.19 300 Operating Expenses, Services 248,238.00 25,064.71 7,000.00 266,302.71 265,002.86 500 Other Disbursements 250.00 —0— —0— 250.00 230.81 600 Outlay for Fixed Assets 440.00 580.00 —0— 1,020.00 1,018.04 GRAND TOTALS $2,349,951.00 $ 476,352.44 $ 14,580.00 $2,811,723.44 $2,777,005.09

Recreation Operation and Extension Fund — 385 100 Personal Services $ 499,713.00 $ 88,381.80 $ 8,000.00 $ 580,094.80 $ 567,659.53 200 Operating Expenses, Supplies 56,460.00 20,996.92 —0— 77,456.92 71,809.75 300 Operating Expenses, Services 115,039.00 43,216.00 —0— 158,255.00 156,157.67 500 Other Disbursements 36,361.00 8,000.00 500.00 43,861.00 41,628.48 600 Outlay for Fixed Assets 21,700.00 —0— —0— 21,700.00 12,577.42 GRAND TOTALS $ 729,273.00 $ 160,594.72 $ 8,500.00 $ 881,367.72 $ 849,832.85

FRANKLIN COUNTY MUNICIPAL COURT ANNUAL REPORT —1972 Cost of Maintaining the Franklin County Court Reporters 92,268.80 Municipal Court Small Claims & Probation 132,650.72 Office Supplies 12,820.36 1972 Jury Fees 83,586.20 Department #120 — Judges Transportation '33,269.05 Telephone 13,407.07 Salaries Court Rental of Equipment 3,659.52 Administration Maintenance of Equipment 2,083.36 (including Judges __ $ 170,070.60 Other Service Charges \ 42,069.25 Assignment & Jury Outlay of Equipment 982.85 Commission 77,380.00 Bailiffs 351,210.73 TOTAL $1,015,458.51 26 CITY DEPARTMENTS. COLUMBUS, OHIO. 1972

Department #130 — Clerk of Courts County Treasurer Regular Court Fines $ 77,987.75 Salary —Clerk ._, _* $ 10,836.00 Uniform Traffic Court Salaries — Deputy Clerks_ 984,310.03 Fines 54,226.10 Office Supplies 34,989.66 Uniform Traffic M> Twn. Rental Equipment 6,688.00 Ct. Fines 12,846.50 Telephone 5,502.81 10% Patrol Fines 19,784.05 Maintenance 8,724.22 % Liquor Control Fines 4,735.00 Other Service Charges ___ 1,641.10 Dog & Kennel Fund 461.25 Outlay of Equipment 9,993.00 Misc. Fines 30.00 TOTAL $1,062,684.82 75% County Tickets 21,123.75 37y2 Township Tickets— 15,455.03 75% Uniform Traffic Grand Total Expense Tickets 21,861.75 Municipal Court $2,078,143.33 10% Patrol Tickets 13,202.30 Total Paid County Treasurer $ 241,713.48 Criminal Division Traffic Ticket Refunds $ 5,303.45 Townships Receipts 37y2% Township Tickets $ 15,455.47 Source 50% Township Court Traffic Bureau Fines 12,821.50 28,276.97 Cases 153,949 Fines $1,194,048.00 Cities 7,721.00 Cost 429,324.00 $1,623,372.00 County Clerk of Courts 234.91 Columbus Law Library Assn. Traffic Court City Funds 9,206.00 Cases 54,093 5,794.00 15,000.00 Fines 985,492.40 State Funds Cost 172,387.86 1,157,880.26 Other Refunds City 24,440.00 Criminal Court State 7,823.00 32,263.00 Cases 42,440 Fines 533,677.75 Total Disbursements $3,451,023.12 Cost 53,219.00 586,896.75 Overpayment Traffic Tickets 4,926.45 Recapitulation Miscellaneous 77,947.66 Cases Filed Criminal Court 42,440 Total Receipts $3,451,023.12 Traffic Court 54,093 Civil Division "New" 23,072 Disbursements Civil Division "Miscl" 28,762 City Treasurer Traffic Violation Bureau.— 153,949 City Ordinances Cost $ 124,488.80 TOTAL 302,316 Fines 534,830.00 Bond Forfeitures 609,496.00 $1,268,814.80 Gross Amount Paid to City General Fund Civil Division $ 277,022.50 Traffic Tickets Criminal Division 1,458,939.88 25% County 7,041.25 Traffic Bureau 1,476,863.35 25% Townships 10,339.50 25% Uniform Traffic _. 7,287.25 TOTAL $3,212,825.73 100% City 988,129.00 45% Patrol 59,410.35 Expenses 100% Patrol Cost 75,494.00 Department #120—Judges $1,015,458.51 100% City Cost 329,162.00 1,476,863.35 Department #130—Clerk _ 1,062,684.82 State Statutes TOTAL $2,078,143.33 45% Patrol Fines 89,028.22 Cost 101,096.86 190,125.08 NET AMOUNT PAID TO GENERAL FUND FOR 1972 $1,134,682.40 Total Paid City Treasurer $2,935,803.23 State Treasurer Funds Collected and Disbursed By 45% Patrol Fines $ 89,028.23 Franklin County Municipal Court for 1972 45% Patrol Tickets 59,410.35 y2 Liquor Fines 4,735.00 Civil Division $1,142,748.45 Natural Resources 3,374.50 Trusteeship Division 538,425.77 Boards & Commissions. 27,759.00 Criminal Div. and B.U.C. Spec. Adm. Fund 400.00 Traffic Bur. 3,451,023.12 Total Paid State Treasurer $ 184,707.08 TOTAL $5,132,197.34

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ANNUAL REPORT — 1972 We look forward eagerly to the challenges facing neighborhood residents have access to health services. public health and it appears that local health depart­ Revenue sharing of federal dollars with local com­ ments will have to be reorganized if all of the chal­ munities came into being late in 1972 and we believe lenges that are appearing on the horizons can be met. some of those federal funds should be used in establish­ We have added a full-time health planner to our ing neighborhood health centers. Health Department staff to assist us in meeting the Another top priority is in environmental health for needs of our community. We recognize that there must pollution control, and we will assist the new Environ­ be priorities established and we believe that one of our mental Protection Agency of the State of Ohio to the top priorities for 1973 will be to see that more of our best of our ability. J CITY DEPARTMENTS. COLUMBUS. OHIO. 1972 27

FINANCIAL REPORT mately 1,450. Our rate of 17.0 per 100 population is the Per lowest since 1967. The white resident total was 7,025 and the non-white resident total was 2,422. Illegitimate Sources of Funds Expended Capita births, with a total of 2,270, showed a slight increase Appropriated from General Fund ___ $2,209,056 $3.98 oyer 1971. Age of the mother of the greatest number Trust Fund for Special Projects 398,243 .72 of illegitimate births was 17 years. The number of death certificates registered in 1972 Total Funds Expended $2,607,299 $4.70 in this District totaled 7,628. Columbus resident figures OPERATING EXPENDITURES BY ACTIVITY were 4,637 of which 3,683 were white and 954 were non-white. There were four maternal deaths in the past Departmental Administration $ J£3,180 year compared to 1 maternal death in 1971 and infant Inter-Office Services it'?™ deaths (under 1 year) totaled 166 at a rate of 17.6 com­ Health Education 16,873 pared to 16.8 in 1971. Laboratory ofAil Leading causes of death showed few changes with Medical Services d5i'Si* heart disease ranking first and cancer second. The only Vital Statistics 31™ significant change was general arteriosclerosis moving Dental Health l^'tll up from tenth to eighth position. Homicides increased Environmental Health ™>™ from 48 deaths in 1971, with a rate of 8.7, to 58 deaths Community Health Care Services 837,93,2 in 1972 with a rate of 10.5. In the incidence by age group, the 90 years and over TOTAL $2,607,299 group remained in number 5 spot with 223 deaths. FEES AND GRANTS RECEIVED IN 1972 49.6% of all our deaths were in the age group of 70 and over. State Subsidy $ 1-390 A grand total of 59,646 birth and death certified copies Benjamin Franklin Clinic o.oou were issued in 1972, compared to 59,461 copies issued Food Service and Food Establishment in 1971. Inspection 39,657 A total of verifications for the Board of Education in Milk Inspection o 407 1972 was 900 and 2,807 for the Welfare Department. Sanitary Inspection AAA These verifications are completed at no charge. Vital Statistics Fees 60,444 TOTAL $ 191>ul MEDICAL SERVICES COMMUNITY NURSING SERVICE Communicable Disease FINANCIAL REPORT — 1972 The control of communicable disease is one of the Medicare Visits —25,128 responsibilities placed on the health department by state Charges to Social Security .«-.-- statute and city charter. Most of our common childhood Administration —Part A $ 193,812 diseases are being very well controlled now since effec­ tive immunizations have been developed to prevent Charges to Social Security «.,«,, measles, rubella (German measles), whooping cough, Administration —Part B 78,531 polio, and tetanus. There continued to be a decline in Charges to Patients & Ohio the number of measles (Rubeola) and German measles Dept. of Welfare —Part B — 29,193 (Rubella) cases reported in our community in 1972. We can continue this decrease in the number of cases of TOTAL MEDICARE CHARGES $ 301,536 these diseases if we keep having our young children Non-Medicare Visits —25,947 „,,„„„ immunized specially during their pre-school years. Full Charges $ 311,364 The most common communicable disease other than Reduction of FuU Charges by the common cold is gonorrhea and the number of cases Reduced or No Charge (164,689) of it reported in 1972 was a 17 percent increase over the number reported in 1971. With all the attention this NON-MEDICARE NET CHARGES 146,675 disease is receiving on local, state and national levels, it is still out of control. Infectious syphilis on the other TOTAL $ 448,211 hand decreased by 63 percent. More will be said about these diseases in another section of the report. Medicare: We are very proud of the fact that no diphtheria, Received from Social Security tetanus or polio was reported in our community in 1972. Administration for Medicare The control of these diseases depends on our keeping Parts A and B $ 272,343 our children protected by immunization. Received from Patients and Employees Health Services and Medicaid 16,144 The Employees Clinic gives emergency care and Amounts Due and Unpaid from aftercare to occupational injuries. Non-occupational con­ Patients and Medicaid 6,072 ditions receive temporary care only, referring them to Accounts Written Off 6,977 their family physician. The clinic also does pre-employment physical exam­ TOTAL $ 301,536 inations for all positions. Periodic examinations are Non-Medicare: given to Police and Fire Uniform Divisions, and to all Received from Medicaid employees 65 years of age and over. Reclassification, and Patients $ 98,272 promotion, and retirement physicals are also given. Amounts Due and Unpaid from The Employees Health Services are under the super­ Medicaid and Patients 38,282 vision of the Chief City Physician. The staff consists of Accounts Written Off 10,121 three part-time physicians, five registered nurses, one secretary, and two medical students. TOTAL 146,675 Clinics are also maintained under this department at the City Prison, Men's Workhouse, and Women's Cor­ $ 448,211 rectional Institute for the medical care of the inmates. Received from Social Security Administration—1971 $ 132,354 SUMMARY OF 1972 ACTIVITIES TOTAL RECEIVED AND Employees examined at Employees Clinic 10,792 WRITTEN OFF $ 580,565 Inmates and Employees treated at $ 169,040 City Police Clinic 17,529 Community Health and Nursing Services Inmates treated at Workhouses for Men and Women ._ 21,635 VITAL STATISTICS During the year of 1972 the Division of Vital Statistics Rheumatic Fever Prophylaxis Program registered 15,360 birth certificates. Of this total, 9,447 Penicillin Prophylaxis Program against Rheumatic were Columbus residents. Births decreased by approxi­ Fever was continued because this disease is largely a 28 CITY DEPARTMENTS, COLUMBUS, OHIO, 1972 preventable disease. Eligible, patients obtain a four cians, friends, other patients and voluntarily motivated months' supply. At the end • of this time, a re-order by knowledge of the diseases through public education form has to be sent in by the attending physician. media. However, these figures do not reflect the scope During 1972, 68 new patients were enrolled in this pro­ of effort exercised in bringing all persons to examina­ gram. At the end of 1972, 438 patients were receiving tion who need this care. prophylactic medication for this Department. Food Handler and Barber Registration Permits numbered 30,132 for current year. This repre­ HEALTH PLANNING sents an increase of 1,745 persons. Blood testing for The Columbus Health Department was one of the Syphilis was discontinued August 1, 1972. This pro­ first public health departments in Ohio to recognize cedure proved to be no longer productive as a surveil­ the need for a staff person in health planning. The lance screening approach for finding undiscovered and position was staffed on a part-time basis until Septem­ untreated Syphilis cases. The reactor rate has dimin­ ber, 1972 when it became a full-time function. The ished to 1.7% in 1971 and 1.1% (7 months period) in broad role of health planning in the department will 1972. The final outcome for most of this reactive group, be one that will most likely undergo periodic revision was found to be already adequately treated cases or and redefinition. Initially, however, health planning will biologic false reactors. A very small number were seek to: found who required treatment. A Chest X-ray will be 1. Coordinate the planning activities of the various required every 3 years, and Food Handler's permits will divisions within the health department. be issued for a three-year period. 2. Assist in the planning and evaluation of existing Public information and education have been chan­ programs. neled and programmed through the Health Educator. 3. Design new programs based on community need Various staff members from this staff have participated and the availability of federal, state, and local resources. on selected assignments. 4. Function as a liaison between the community, other The Services and Gonorrhea Project assignments have governmental divisions, health providers, and the health been performed through the team approach and coop­ department. erative effort of all members of this staff. The staff 5. Assist health department divisions in obtaining sup­ members are as follows: one Public Health Nurse Super­ port for local programs. visor and two graduate professional nurses; five clerks, Since the time that health planning began to function two clerks for admitting patients and food handlers and on a full-time basis, it has become involved in a variety three devoting full time to project duties; one nurse's of activities. For example, it was responsible for the aide and one laboratory assistant, the latter being coordination and submission of health department pro­ shared with the Laboratory; four venereal disease in­ posals to be considered under the city revenue sharing vestigators; one regular part-time physician and three program. Proposals to provide for neighborhood health physicians on rotation schedule; one medical and one assessment clinics, a city employee alcoholism program, para-medical person who are assigned through the financial support for community alcoholism treatment Federal program to serve as coordinators and advisors. residency programs and a preventive dental operatory for the health department dental clinic were offered to TUBERCULOSIS CONTROL the Mayor. 1972 has been a year of change with Benjamin Frank­ lin Tuberculosis Hospital closing November 1, 1972. VENEREAL DISEASE CONTROL The closing was necessary due to the small number of tuberculosis cases needing hospitalization. The special­ Gonorrhea cases reported have shown an increase ized hospital had made a major contribution to the during 1972. A plateau has not yet been reached in control of tuberculosis, but progress has dictated a shift this city, as indicated by comparing case count for 1970 to out-patient management for most cases and hospitali­ and 1971. The Federal Research Project, in which we zation in general hospitals when necessary. Arrange­ have had extensive participation, has greatly influ­ ments have been made to hospitalize a few chronic, enced this statistical picture, particularly brought about long time hospital cases at Drake Memorial Hospital in through screening of the female by private physicians Cincinnati. Although many patients object to being hos­ and other medical facilities involved in the Gonorrhea pitalized this far from home, it was the only resource project. The most significant observation that has been available. noted is the infected females versus the infected males, in which there is now 1:1 ratio in contrast to much The total new active cases reported in Columbus in greater difference in past years. The second observa­ 1972 was 75 compared to 81 the previous year. Over tion of significance, may be seen in the increased num­ the past five years there has been a slowly decreasing ber of cases reported from private physicians and number of cases reported. Tuberculosis continues to be other clinics, which now surpasses the number reported a disease more prevalent in the older age group. The through the local Health Department clinic services. highest number of cases reported among white persons was in age ranges, 45 to 65, and among non-whites, 35 The major phases of the Gonorrhea Research Project to 44 years. All active cases under 25 years of age were will be completed in July, 1973. We anticipate valuable, among white persons. Over 50 percent of the new active documented information will be available when all data cases reported were in general hospitals when the diag­ has been compiled and the research team has completed nosis was made. its observations and reports. This will be the first scien­ Although a higher percent of patients are being tific study directed toward Gonorrhea, a disease which treated as out-patients, the number on chemotherapy has now reached pandemic and epidemic proportions. under the supervision of Ben Franklin Clinic decreased We further anticipate recommendations, as to diagnostic from 323 in December 1971 to 269 in December 1972. methods, treatment, schedules, epidemiology and pro­ However, in December 1971 private physicians were gram planning, based on sound scientific evidence re­ requesting the clinic to provide medication for 53 sulting from this research project. patients under their medical supervision but by Decem­ Clinic Services for examinations, testing, diagnosis, ber 1972 this number increased to 101. These figures treatment and test of cure (post treatment examina­ appear to substantiate the impression that a higher tions) show an increase over last year by 1,606 visits: percentage of patients are under the medical super­ Total clinic visits 9,865 vision of private physicians since the closing of the New admissions for 1972 6,606 Tuberculosis Hospital. The number of persons on chemo- Admissions found negative for V.D. 4,191 prophylaxis at Ben Franklin Clinic decreased from 365 Admissions found positive for V.D. 2,415 in 1971 to 354 in December 1972. Revisits 3,259 Columbus and Franklin County participated in a Epidemiology for case finding includes interviewing United States Public Health Service Surveillance Study and investigation for persons directly or indirectly ex­ to determine whether there is any relationship between posed to these diseases. The number of persons included liver disease and recipients of isoniazid chemoprophy- in the figures to follow, were those known contacts laxis. This program involved frequent contact with 290 brought to examination and treatment. Some patients participants in the study. Although the study has not came as direct referral through epidemiologic process been completed, there have been no known liver disease and others through other referrals and motivation. developed from isoniazid in Franklin County among Other referrals were from hospitals, other clinics, physi­ persons participating in the study. CITY DEPARTMENTS, COLUMBUS, OHIO, 1972 29

The Tuberculosis Society's 70 millimeter mobile chest pation of 20 persons. At the end of the year two eve­ X-ray unit was discontinued at the end of 1972 due to ning, weekly group treatment programs were necessary. the low incidence of new active cases detected. The The Division staffs a seven-bed rehabilitation program state law requiring tuberculin skin testing of certain at the Columbus Workhouse. During the year, 255 men grades of school students was changed for the 1972-73 were admitted to this five-to-nine day program prior school year to allow schools to request waiver of the to release to the community. Efforts are made to aid required test if their tuberculin reactor rate over the these men make a transition to other community ser­ past three years was less than one-half of one percent vices at the time of discharge. for first grade and one percent for the teen-age stu­ The Department also contracted with the House of dents. Schools granted waivers are required to retest Hope ($17,000) and Maryhaven For Women ($12,000) the grade every three years. About two-thirds of the to provide residential treatment services in the com­ grades previously required to be tested qualified for munity. exemption. During the year the section of the registry known as COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE SERVICES the Positive Skin Test Registry was eliminated except for those on chemoprophylaxis or a few who were Name Change Highlights 1972 medically being advised to have recheck examinations IT'S ALL IN THE NAME —The Columbus Public at intervals of less than one year. Health Nursing Service is very much alive and con­ The Columbus Health Department changed their pol­ tinuing in Columbus, Franklin County, but under a new icy of requiring a food handler to be X-rayed annually name —COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE SERVICES — to every three years. The effect of this in reducing the the name adopted this year. number of food handlers X-rayed will not be apparent The Instructive District Nursing Association changed until 1973. its name to COMMUNITY HEALTH AND NURSING It is hoped that the tuberculosis rate will continue SERVICES. The new titles were chosen to describe to decline without the specialized tuberculosis hospital more accurately the nature and kinds of services offered and increased emphasis on out-patient treatment of today. While nursing service predominates, many more active cases of tuberculosis. A judgment in this matter professional skills have been added to serve the needs cannot be made in one year since the rate of decline of patients in the community. has been slow and fluctuates from year to year. There Created originally to care for the sick poor, the is no doubt the change in emphasis from in-patient to agency's primary objective today is to provide compre­ out-patient care will be a great financial savings to hensive care, under orders of the physician, to the sick the community. and disabled in their homes, regardless of income. To The death rate has remained low and is about the achieve continuity of patient care, close contact is main­ same as 1971. Tentative figures indicate four persons tained with individual physicians, hospital clinics and died of tuberculosis last year, some of which may be in-hosptal coordinators. the late effects of tuberculosis and did not have active The combined agency has three sources of revenue — disease at the time of their death. the general fund of the city, the United Way and fees. Although fees are charged, services are given on the basis of need rather than on ability to pay. This means DIVISION ON ALCOHOLISM persons who need and can pay the fee and those who Considerable time has been spent in joint planning need but cannot afford the fee have equal opportunity efforts with Mid-Ohio Health Planning Federation, to receive service. Franklin County Mental Health Board, Council On Alcoholism and CMACAO. As a result, the division Health Services by Priority Provided in submitted an occupational project proposal to the Na­ the Home 70,013 visits tional Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism and I. Protecting and promoting health care proposals to the state health department for a similar services to those with major com­ occupational program (in the expectation that federal municable disease such as tubercu­ funds would be delayed, if forthcoming) and a county- losis, V.D., infective and parasitic wide drunken driver program. At the end of the year, diseases 720 visits none of the proposals had been acted upon. Attention II. Comprehensive health care services was also given to development of a regional body for to the sick under the direction of a the implementation of the Norris Act. There remains family or clinic physician, with a considerable confusion in the planning area. plan of treatment. These services in­ The Columbus Area Council On Alcoholism, which clude professional nursing care; oc­ has been staffed and housed by the Division since its cupational, physical and speech ther­ inception, received additional funds from the United apy, inhalation therapy; home health Appeal for 1972 to employ its own staff. The Council aide-homemaker assistance, medical moved into separate offices in April. The youth and social work and nutritional consulta­ school program, which in the past we carried on, be­ tion. (20,858 visits to patients 75 came the primary responsibility of the Council along years and over) 54,473 visits with much of the public education program. Under III. Home nursing service to the "high Council auspices, 30 high school students from Franklin risk" maternity patient 3,867 visits County attended the Teenage Institute conducted by IV. Home nursing service to the "high Dominican College and the Ohio Department of Health. risk" infant, and to other children 1,468 visits The Division took advantage of federal EEA funds in March to employ two alcoholism control officers to 5,477 visits initiate an emergency patrol team working with the Y- Health education and promotional public inebriate, both in the Workhouse and in the high visits to the adult. (2,077 visits to arrest areas of the city. The team made about 1,000 con­ the 20-44 years age group) 4,008 visits tacts on the streets; had 346 interviews at the Work­ house. They provided special services to 75 persons in HEALTH SERVICES PROVIDED IN THE CLINICS the period, August through December. — AND PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS Special alcoholism counseling services are provided for drunken drivers and other court referrals. Of the Prenatal Clinic 101 new drunken driver cases, about 70% were re­ The first satellite prenatal clinic in Columbus was ferred by the Franklin County Municipal Court and held weekly at ECCO Family Health Center. There 30% from other courts in the county. Forty-two new were 135 patients with a total of 555 visits in 52 ses­ non-traffic cases were also referred, primarily from the sions. Medical, social service, health education, labora­ Municipal Court. Many of these court cases are placed tory and pharmacy services were provided. Pregnancy on probation to the Health Department. Another 50 tests were also available. Patients served ranged in age new cases were accepted for counseling during the from 12 to 42 years, Vith the majority between 17 and year. A total of 73 individual cases were carried over- 22 years. Most-patients started their prenatal care dur­ from 1971. The total case load of 266 individuals ac­ ing the second trimester of pregancy and came to ECCO counted for 1,023 patient visits. In addition there were for care until one month before delivery, when they 52 group treatment sessions, with an average partici­ were transferred to the hospital of their choice. The 30 CITY DEPARTMENTS, COLUMBUS. OHIO, 1972

Community Health Care Services provided the nurse- -A number of administrative and technical procedures midwife and patient, care coordinator. Patients have were revised during the year to help gain additional expressed satisfaction with the care they received and effectiveness in meeting our patient case load. Our the cooperation from the hospitals has helped to make patient visits for 1972 were almost identical to 1971 but the clinic successful. close scrutiny of our statistical records reveal some very important differences. Probably the most important dif­ Well Child Conferences ference was a reversal of type of care being rendered. The Well Child Conferences continued to provide Because of the preventive practices being employed, preventive health care to infant and pre-school children our extraction ratio of twelve teeth extracted for every of families unable to pay for services of a private physi­ one restored has been reversed. Another change is the cian. The services provided were periodic physical ex^ provision of more services per visit for first time pa­ animations, immunizations, tuberculin testing, hemo­ tients in the clinic. Those who have been under our globin tests and health teaching on all aspects of child recall system for a few years require very little care care. on 6-month check-up visits. "Prevention pays!" For follow-up of medical problems children were Various educational activities also took up consider­ referred to Children's Hospital for treatment. For dental able staff time. One such activity was a T.V. program care and vision screening the Columbus Health Depart­ on oral cancer and another was participation with the ment Dental Clinic and Delta Gamma Vision Screening Ohio Department of Vocational Training in judging for Program were used. a national contest for dental assistants. An additional During 1972, seven conferences were held weekly in effort was a presentation on fluoridation by Dr. Babeaux six different locations with total attendance of 5,589 in to the dental hygiene students at Ohio State University 322 sessions. The average attendance was 17 per clinic. and a dental health education lecture for Capital Uni­ The two Pediatric Nurse Associates worked in Well versity Nursing Students. Child Conferences under the direction of the pediatri­ cian. They did the initial and follow-up physical exam­ An example of new participation in the community inations on well children with emphasis on health was the use of our Dental Health Educator, Connie teaching to help parents care for and enjoy their Zsambok, as consultant by the ECCO Health Clinic. children. A portion of her time was made available, through a contract, to serve with ECCO personnel to develop Pre-School and School Immunization Clinic grant applications and other administrative capacities. Children entering headstart, day care centers, and A quest for additional patients led to a meeting with first grade are required by state law to be immunized Dr. Paul Gaiser, Dental Director, Board of Education, against diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, poliomyelitis, to discuss more direct recruitment of patients for our measles and rubella. clinical program. Previously, no direct or concerted The immunization clinic is held every Wednesday effort was made to gain patients that were in the public afternoon to provide free immunizations to those who school system until their needs could be met. As a are financially unable to pay for them. result of that meeting, an agreement was reached with In 1972 total attendance was 3,573 in 52 sessions and Dr. Ellis, School Superintendent, to selectively visit a total of 5,101 immunizations were given. This was a junior and senior high schools to gain more patients. decrease from last year which may mean more children Very little physical change in dental facilities took have been immunized at an earlier age. place during the year, since our budget request for an additional preventive dentistry operatory was deleted. Parochial School Program Hopefully, 1973 will provide us with this much needed The Columbus Health Department coordinated health additional equipment. However, we did gain a new care services for 25 parochial grade and junior high compressor that will better serve present and future schools with an enrollment of about 7,000 students. needs. Effort is being made to gain outside financing Services included conferences with principals, teach­ through the Junior League of Columbus, which has ers and parents to implement health care such as physi­ shown an interest in initial funding for such projects. cal examinations at time of entrance into school, im­ munizations required by law, recognition and control of communicable disease, developing guidelines for care ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DIVISION of a handicapped child or a child with a medical prob­ lem. Guidelines are available for emergency first aid. I have always admired theatre performers in plays The nurse was used as a resource person in imple­ having extended runs — sometimes for years — because menting health in the curriculum. of their ability to project their story as a fresh unfold­ Volunteers and the nurse share in doing vision and ing night after night, week after week, month after hearing screening of all children in grades 1, 3, 5 ad month. 7 and for any child referred by the teacher. The nurse Mary Martin "washed that man right out of her hair" does the follow-up on children who have vision or so many times one would think she would gag on the hearing problems. words even if her hair could take the soap and water, Cumulative health files are maintained on all children but she — and others — manage to keep "first time" and are transferred with each student when he leaves freshness in each performance. the parochial school. Perhaps their secret is in constantly reminding them­ The success of the school health program results from selves that to most of the audience each time is a new the cooperation of parents, school personnel and the and fresh presentation that deserves an all out per­ volunteers who help implement many of the services. formance because this audience has little knowledge of past glory and only one performance from which to judge the performers and the play. DIVISION OF DENTAL HEALTH Such thoughts may seem a long way from being a January heralded the start of a new health era for part of an annual report about the Environmental the people of Columbus. After much effort and time, Health programs of Columbus but there is a valid con­ the City Council took the most important step in start­ nection, at least in the opinion of this writer. Many of ing water fluoridation for Columbus. By a unanimous the programs of this division have been established for vote, Council negated a 1971 veto by Mayor Sensen- many years, some for several decades. They have re­ brenner. The next step was for the Service Director to ceived at times both high praise and some criticism gather the necessary information and bids for the from a variety of sources. They have been and are equipment and supplies required to start fluoridation. adjusted to meet changing times each year but these Installation of needed equipment was delayed, how­ are usually minor at any one time and to those of us ever, and the actual start of fluoridation did not take in the division it can become a seeming redundancy to place during 1972. tell about these same programs again and again in suc­ Many meetings were attended by various staff person­ ceeding annual reports. Perhaps we must learn from nel. These meetings provided for increased awareness the theatre performer that our audience is largely new of community programs, and helped in establishing at each "performance" and that we need to sell our­ guidelines for dental division participation. Also, cer­ selves to this audience as much as any previous one— tain new programs were added because of demonstrated not relying on past evaluations to justify our con­ public need. tinuing programs. CITY DEPARTMENTS, COLUMBUS, OHIO, 1972 31

General Sanitation Section was purchased; a tiny laboratory was started and tests worked out for efficiency of small sewage treatment The staff of this Section consists of the General systems installed in areas not on the public system. Supervisor, two Field Supervisors, a Chemical Engineer, This was truly "pioneering" since there was little a Waste Water Chemist, a Laboratory Assistant, pollu­ precedent for this kind of testing. Investigations and tion control specalist and eighteen district inspectors. trace back of small pollution episodes were carried out There also is a staff of two Model Neighborhood Super­ within the limits of personnel and technical "know visors and six Sanitary Aides employed for the Model how." The public was contacted, familiarized to the City Projects. The activities of this Section are so degree possible with the problem and urged to support diverse that they will be described under separate func­ the efforts as they could. Considerable time was spent tional subheadings as follows: in studying recycling of solid wastes concepts, use of storm sewers and similar problems. Cooperation with Neighborhood Sanitation other city divisions, such as, the Division of Sewerage The functions in this grouping include inspections of and Drainage, the Air Pollution Control Division, the sanitary or environmental hazard conditions around our Zoning Division and others was actively sought and neighborhoods. This includes a large measure of educa­ regularly received. tional effort, some enforcement techniques, much diplo­ macy and persistence. Inspections may be initiated from Within the last eighteen months additional staff, in­ complaints phoned or written to the Department or by cluding a chemical engineer, chemist, and laboratory observations made during routine patrolling of an as­ assistant, was added. The laboratory was moved to a signed district. Involved are such conditions as im­ room of the Public Health Laboratory wing and addi­ proper storage of garbage and refuse; rat, mouse, and tional equipment was obtained in order to perform more roach infestations, weedy and junk-filled yards. There complete tests. also is the collecting of samples for tests or private Some degree of problem was experienced in obtain­ water supplies. In addition, there are many less con­ ing any additional non-laboratory facilities, such as ventional complaints, such as, the over long accumula­ trucks, a boat and the like needed to carry out investi­ tion of dog excreta in a yard. Some, like these, are of gations. Extremely wet weather during the latter parts greater esthetic nuisance value than health hazards of 1972 slowed up any routine testing and mapping of but they must be considered if we are to prevent the sewage out falls with borrowed equipment. The coming deterioration of life quality in an urban area. Over into being of the Environmental Protection Agency at 40,000 inspections of this type were made in 1972. While the state level in 1972 has left a question as to which the total solution to these problems involves a many pollution control efforts must be carried out at the local pronged approach, including among others, City Plan­ level. This Division remains convinced that the answer ning, Urban Renewal and Housing Code Enforcement, is as given above. No state agency can or will carry it certainly must include education of householders and out the detailed investigations and followups required enforcement of environmental codes. on a day-to-day basis to solve the small individual pol­ lution problems. Our local program intends to provide Institutional and Activity Inspections that needed service. Many types of organized activities in our community are subject to regulation and inspection to see that The Model City Programs minimum environmental health standards are met and The City of Columbus had been designated as one of maintained. Included among these are schools (203), a number of "Model Cities" throughout the United trailer parks (32), barber shops (240), laundries (107), States in a federally founded effort to attack inner city and public or semi-public swimming pools (170). Inspec­ urban problems on a comprehensive basis. Many previ­ tions are made using national, state or local standards ous efforts had failed to solve problems because while and at varying intervals according to the need. For attacking one problem (such as unemployment), these instance, swimming pools are inspected weekly when programs had failed to consider the inter-relationship in operation while maternity hospitals are inspected of other co-existing problems, such as poor housing, once a year to see that minimum protection facilities poor transportation, chronic illness, and poor environ­ and standards are maintained. Laboratory facilities are mental sanitary practices. After two frustrating years used as necessary to support inspections as in swimming of planning and replanning, the citizens of the area pool inspection where water samples are either field designated for the program together with the city ad­ tested or brought to the laboratory. ministration finally got approval of their plan and fund­ ing in 1970. Pollution Control The Environmental Health Division was designated as There is no simple, standard description of these a project operator for three related projects which are programs because they are still in the process of devel­ only a small but important part of the total plan. These opment. There had been a limited program for many projects are: (1) A concentrated environmental educa­ years involving approval of design plans for private tion and neighborhood sanitation program; (2) a pro­ sewage disposal systems, inspection of dumps (based on gram to provide free refuse containers to those citizens broad powers of the Board of Health) and an occasional in need and willing to help themselves by cleaning up nuisance complaint. The Safety Department had oper­ around their premises; and (3) a program to provide ated a smoke control program for many years also with regular, scheduled pick up of bulk refuse (that is, refuse considerable success. However, in recent years as the which cannot be handled by regular Sanitation Division city has grown and pollution increased, the problems trucks, such as old bed springs, mattresses, refrigerators have intensified and public attention has begun to and overstuffed furniture). recognize the need for all forms of pollution control Two Model City Supervising Sanitarians and six Sani­ here and across the country. Naturally, this attention tary Aides, all residents of the area, were hired and is focused primarily on the large polluter — the major trained to start the program. An initial survey of the industry and the large municipality through its waste neighborhood was carried out indicating problem areas, water treatment systems. Even while these larger prob­ such as rat infestations, junk cars, weedy lots, garbage lems are receiving needed attention and efforts, it has and refuse stored in open containers or on the ground. become obvious that the complete solution for these "Courtesy notices" were issued to residents seeking growing problems must involve a systematic approach their cooperation. During 1972 enforcement action was to the many small sources of pollution. This must start taken in the form of specific orders and some cafeteria with the individual household and include small busi­ court citations. At the request of the citizens a dog nesses and other commercial enterprises and also in­ warden and animal control vehicle were added to the clude public assembly activities. Although the pollution program proposed and funded. Unfortunately proce­ produced by these is slight in individual volume — such dural "red tape" was such that at year end we had things as a "little littering," a single septic tank over­ not yet been able to obtain the vehicle nor to hire the flow, a little oil spilled, or a small trash fire — the sum person for warden. It is felt that the service is badly of thousands or even millions of these occurrences may needed in the neighborhood, would supplement the new dwarf even the large polluter. county Dog Warden, ,and would go% a long way toward In an attempt to begin a systematic program, this improving neighborhood sanitation practices. There is Division first assigned one full-time and the part-time" little as discouraging toward^ keeping a clean neighbor­ effort of several men to this activity. With the aid of a hood as having garbage cans dumped by wandering small state grant-in-aid, some basic testing equipment dogs. 32 CITY DEPARTMENTS, COLUMBUS, OHIO. 1972

Some needs for the future ii\ the General-Sanitation disposed of. We were gratified under these circum­ programs are as follows ^ * v stances to receive a highly acceptable rating by Ohio Neighborhood sanitation programs need an increase Department of Health Survey Officers at the end of a in man power, particularly during late spring and early December Survey of farms and the largest processing summer, if we are to make meaningful progress. How­ plant. The number of dairy farms continues to diminish ever, these extra people would not be the total answer slowly while the size of those remaining continues to by themselves. We need community backing and court increase and the equipment in use becomes more so­ backing for a cleaner neighborhood. phisticated and expensive. Trailer Parks and Mobile Homes within them have It is expected that the trend to fewer farms will problems with inadequate or unsafe electrical wiring. continue during 1973. The need for extensive resampling This Division is not clear as to its authority over electric " of producer milk has continued to push us in the direc­ wiring within the Mobile Home itself. Trailers may tion of hauler collected samples. We hope to be able have been built anywhere in the country and according to collect the majority of samples ourselves but may to anybody's standard or no standard and anytime in have the haulers collect some resamples involving long the last 20 years. It is our intent to seek both legal and drives for just a few samples. technical assistance in this matter during the next year. Any time saved from milk sample collecting could The rapid increase in swimming pools and the change readily be used to increase our inspections of food in their use from primarily large club pools to those processing. Although the State Department of Agricul­ ancillary to apartments, condominiums or motels has ture and the Food and Drug Administration have in­ made our regulations obsolete. A first draft of new creased their coverage of some of these operations they regulations was worked out in late 1972. We hope to still have too many places to inspect, particularly in the bring these on rapidly for public consideration, Board smaller establishments to provide effective follow-up. hearings, and possible adoption in 1973. Animal bite reports decreased this year for the first There is also a need to continue a review and up­ time since records have been kept, although still total­ grading of many other regulations, particularly the ing almost 5,000. It would be nice to assume this was miscellaneous Health Hazard and rodent control regu­ a real decrease but it is far more likely that the police lations. This will be actively carried out in 1973. decision to not follow-up with cruiser calls on routine animal bites has caused some people to just not bother Food Processing, Vector Control and reporting bites. We hope this is a temporary reaction. Special Services Section It is still a necessary public health safeguard to investi­ gate every possible rabies exposure if we are to main­ This Section has a present staff of twelve, consisting tain the excellent local record on rabies control. We of three Public Health Veterinarians one of whom is still recorded 100 wildlife rabies cases in Ohio in 1972 — the Section Chief; a Dairy Plant and Bakery Sanitarian; although none in Franklin County. a Vector Control Specialist; and seven Dairy Farm or Food Processing Inspectors and Samplers. Seasonal in­ The new animal control warden set-up, arranged by sect control employees for the summer program num­ the County Commissioners and City Administration to ber seven. The functions of this group are quite diverse. be started in 1973 gives us hopes for a possible real In food processing they are responsible for public health decrease in bites in the future. If the public can be protection and sanitary regulation of all places where made to accept their responsibility to keep their pets food is processed or stored not for direct sale to the at home it can mean such a decrease. The Section has public and not under the continuing supervision of been working on updating rabies vaccination recom­ another agency. This includes all Grade A Dairy Farms mendations for animals. Research has indicated the selling in the Columbus market (about 1,000); food superiority of certain vaccines and extended periods of manufacturers; bottling plants, bakeries, wholesale food immunity up to three years for mature dogs or older warehouses (about 200); and all Dairy Products and puppies. This should be forthcoming early in 1973. Frozen Dessert Processors (13). Dairy Products and Our insect control program was quite successful dur­ Frozen Desserts are supervised not only for local pro­ ing the early part of 1972 while the weather remained tection but also under state requirements and interstate close to normal. The heavy rains of late summer and agreements which allow free sale of this type product early fall resulted in a tremendous upsurge in insects into national markets. Columbus, in turn, receives milk and complaints. We are still trying to balance our pro­ and milk products processed in other areas under the grams between the need for control of irritation and same agreements. All Dairy Products are subject to disease on the one hand and the concern for pesticide repeated sampling and bacterial analysis in the labora­ residues on the other. This is something we can't solve tory. These samplings start on the farm and follow the or win. We just have to keep trying for that balance. highly perishable products throughout processing and We do have a concern that budget cuts on supplies until delivery to the consumer. This is the only way to imposed for 1973 could make it difficult to obtain suffi­ assure safety and quality for the consumer. Tests also cient insecticide to maintain the balance. are made for the possible presence of additives or con­ taminants in the product. Food Service and Retail Sales Section Under the Vector Control Program, tihs Section in­ This Section has a present staff as follows: One Gen­ vestigates approximately 5,000 animal bites per year for eral Supervising Sanitarian; one Field Supervisor; one the provention of rabies; promotes rabies vaccination Installation and Planning Coordinator; one Vending Ma­ and control of pet animals, participates in the rodent chine Specialist, and nine District Inspectors. This staff control programs, and carries out a limited pest bird of thirteen is responsible for public health protection control program during the winter months. In addition, and enforcement of sanitary regulations in approxi­ the Section augmented by seven professional student mately 2,100 Food Service Operations (places where employees during the summer months carries out an food is served as a meal or a lunch); approximately extensive mosquito and fly control program, including 1,050 retail Food Establishments (grocery stores, carry larviciding, fogging areas of special concentration and outs, etc., where food is sold for further preparation trapping. The trapped mosquitoes are identified by and consumption in the home); and approximately 1,600 species to guide the program toward more effective Vending Machine Commissaries and locations (places control and, under a cooperative program with the where food and drink are prepared or vended in coin Ohio Department of Health, they also are monitored operated equipment for consumption at the location). for the possible presence of encephalitis virus. They also are responsible for the investigation of all During 1972, the milk inspection program came under alleged food poisoning involving public food service. more intensive monitoring by the Federal and State Plans for all new or substantially remodeled installa­ authorities with the transfer of that function at the tions are reviewed in detail to see that all walls, floors, Federal level to the Food & Drug Administration. ceilings, fixtures, and other facilities to be utilized are It takes the combined efforts of industry and govern­ of a material and design which will make them capable ment fieldmen working with the producers to reach of being cleaned and maintained in a sanitary manner. and maintain high standards on a day-to-day basis. All food preparation or holding equipment must be of During this last year the extremely wet weather of the acceptable design and material and be installed in a fall and early winter not only delayed harvests and manner which will facilitate cleaning of the equipment caused economic hardships for the farmers but also as well as the areas around, under and back of it. Once made it difficult to keep the animals clean and manure plans are approved it is necessary to follow up on the CITY DEPARTMENTS, COLUMBUS, OHIO, 1972 33 work of construction and installation to see that the Health Education actual installation follows the plan faithfully. Otherwise a plumber, electrician or other tradesmen, in a hurry With gonorrhea ranking as the leading reportable may frustrate many hours of planning for sanitation. communicable disease problem in the U.S. and with Once the establishments are open, inspections are Columbus engaged in an intensive detection program, made regularly to determine that all employees have it naturally follows that the educational emphasis of necessary Food Handler's examinations (there are ap­ the Department during 1972 was on venereal disease. proximately 28,000-29,000 such workers in Columbus); A growing public interest in and an awareness of the that food is obtained from approved sources (certified problem, stimulated by educational endeavors at the by Federal, State or local agencies since food may come national, state and local levels, resulted in a step up from any place in the world); that perishable food is in requests for information and speakers. stored and handled and served with protection (kept hot or cold and not left in between); and that cleaning Over 60,000 pieces of literature were distributed and and sanitizing of equipment and facilities are planned the Health Educator talked with over 850 individuals and carried out on a regular and effective basis. in small groups concerning the V.D. problem — high Although enforcement is the lever used to obtain school, college students, teachers, nursing students and compliance where necessary, the larger and most im­ inner city residents, primarily. In addition, staff of the portant part of the work is educational in nature. With Venereal Disease Clinic spoke to at least as many only 13 official personnel and 28,000 food workers in individuals in their speaking engagements, the majority 4,700 total locations, it is obvious that these people must of which were in local schools. be made to see good practices as in their own self In cooperation with the Columbus Public Schools and interest if they are to carry them out on a day-to-day the Columbus Diocese, seminars for teachers were held basis. in February and November to assist them in their class­ Types of Food Service which must be supervised in­ room instruction by bringing them up-to-date on the clude one-time catered dinners, carnivals and fairs, magnitude of the VD problem. In attendance were sporting events, theaters, mobile operations, vending representative teachers from the public schools, school sites, industrial catering trucks, churches and clubs, nurses, home-school-community agents and parochial snack bars, sandwich shops, full-time commercial res­ school teachers. Each received a kit of educational ma­ taurants, and major institutions such as, hospitals or terials for resource purposes and a supply of literature college dormitories. While principles applied are the for their individual schools. Over 100 attended the first same in all cases, specific equipment and practices seminar and 65 the second. must vary greatly to suit the particular hazards in­ Late in the fall, plans for a VD hotline to be held volved. two nights a week for six weeks during March and In review 1972 brought the continued outpouring of April of 1973 were launched with an organization of new plans for restaurants. Biggest changes were those teenagers who, concerned about the prevalence of the brought about by the energy crisis which caused the disease among teenagers, volunteered to assist the De­ unavailability of natural gas fuel for new installations. partment in community education. The teenagers will "Standard" plans for chain operations had to be altered receive instruction from Department personnel to pre­ to accommodate the differing sizes and shapes of equip­ pare them to answer questions of young people who ment using other fuels. may be reluctant to discuss the subject with anyone Industry trends seemed to be toward more seating, other than their peers. Parents and community groups a little fancier trim and added menu items for the old are assisting with the project, but participants prefer to "drive-in" type restaurant plus, a return to building of remain anonymous for purposes of privacy. more family style restaurants and an increase in self service operations. While VD dominated the educational scene, other areas of health interest received attention during the The operational problems in food service and retail year. We assisted the Ohio Department of Health in its food sales in regard to sanitation remain as people prob­ campaign to encourage immunization of infants and pre­ lems. There is a growing shortage of even a cadre of schoolers against measles and rubella by launching trained people. The older people who came up through the local campaign on our television program, YOUR training when any job was worth learning are retiring HEALTH, featuring an educational story in the Colum­ or dying. Many younger workers don't seem interested bus Health Bulletin and distributing literature and hand in the delayed rewards of a food service career. They puppets at our clinics. work for only very brief periods and move on to other efforts and interests. The industry and educational The Columbus Health Bulletin, published six times system have recently increased their training and re­ a year and distributed to an audience of about 7,000, cruiting efforts but the effort is very late and not in devoted one issue exclusively to the nursing service in proportion to the size of the problem. commemoration of the 50th anniversary of its merger Until these recruiting and training problems are re­ with the Health Department. Historical notes, plus de­ solved our staff will continue to have to deal with the scriptions of the various disciplines and services offered frustrations of carrying out an essentially educational were highlighted. Other issues featured stories on such process with a largely new group each time they get subjects as Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Neighbor­ back to an establishment. hood Sanitation, Herpes Simplex, Sickle Cell Anemia, Backyard Swimming Pool Safety, Nutrition and Animal Bites. Laboratory Our television program, YOUR HEALTH, seen on Participation by physicians, clinics, hospitals, etc. in WLW-C (Channel 4) at 8:30 a.m. Sundays and repeated the gonorrhea detection program increased steadily, as at 1:00 a.m. on Wednesdays, presented authorities on demonstrated by the number of cultures processed in numerous health and safety topics during the year. the laboratory. (1971 — 52,765; 1972 — 72,794) Among them were Drugs, Alcoholism, Sanitation, Nutri­ Section II (Research) of the Federal Gonorrhea Proj­ tion, Oral Cancer, Heart Attack, Stomach Ulcers, Cancer ect which includes time, urine, swube and drug studies Research, Immunization, Genetic Counseling, Poisonous progressed according to schedule. Plants, Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis, Boating Safety, The discontinuance in September of routine blood Optometric Care, Mental Health and Retardation Pro­ tests for food handlers temporarily reduced the serology grams, Water Pollution, Child Abuse, Pedestrian Safety work load. However, the number of patients at our V.D. and, of course, Venereal Disease. Clinic, ECCO, the Juvenile Court, and other clinics sub­ mitting serologies to the laboratory has increased to As part of our educational program, tours of our such an extent, that the lack of food handlers is no clinic areas are given along with descriptions of all the longer noticeable. services offered by the Department. Over 250 individ­ Our routine "watch dog" testing of milk, water, and uals, of the total we talked with about the VD prob­ foods continued at a steady pace. lem, also were informed of other services of the Depart­ Several retail milk plants discontinued operation this ment and visited its clinic and laboratory facilities. year. However, the variety of products marketed by, In addition to the literatuKe distributed on VD, more individual plants continued to increase — the end result than 5,000 pieces on numerous health subjects were being that the total number of samples submitted for furnished to students seeking resource material for examination remained static. school projects. 34 CITY DEPARTMENTS. COLUMBUS, OHIO, 1972

PUBLIC LIBRARY ANNUAL REPORT — 1972 The year, 1972, was a year of solid accomplishment General Reference Division for Columbus Public Library. 1972 was a relatively quiet year as far as the innova­ Despite the shortage of operating funds, the library tion of new features was concerned. was able to continue its expansion of services for However, telephone service continued to grow. Pa­ patrons through various economies. trons called in 34,291 reference questions, an increase Continued austerity programming in 1973 will hope­ of 2,503 over 1971. There were also 6,134 phone calls fully again allow the library to expand its services asking directions and general information — up 2,131 despite the tightening of the fiscal belt. over 1971. The library staff last year conducted exhaustive stud­ General Reference ordered and processed 12,385 pam­ ies into the possibility of increasing its data processing phlets for the branches and divisions and 1,555 items and computer capacities. The reasons for the study were from the Government Printing Office, making a total prompted by: one, data processing is currently logging of 13,943 acquisitions to the library system. 176 maximum hours a month on the computer and is The newspapers on microfilm continue to have heavy faced with adding another shift to take on additional usage and the photocopying machine has proved to be input; and, two, the only effective area for saving oper­ an extremely popular service. ating funds lies in reducing payroll which will force the library to expand its automated portfolio. Even Biography-History-Travel with additional hours and personnel for the present During the year 1972, the division added another rack equipment, output is slow and data storage require­ for its enlarged paperback browsing collection and ments too burdening — two compelling facts for leas­ greatly added to its revolving rack for materials on ing more modern computer equipment. Negro history and biography in paperback form. While 1972 was a year of adjustment in many areas, the Columbus Public Library (20 branches, Main library, Another accomplishment for which the BHT staff can four bookmobiles and hospital service) enjoyed a 2.14% be proud is the virtual completion of the index to the increase in circulation — a modest increase but never­ older books in the collective biography collection. At theless a statistic that runs contrary to the national the same time the staff indexed all the new books trend in library circulation! Part of the reason for this acquired in not only this field but also for the second progress can be attributed to CPL's liberal policy in the index of materials in Negro History and culture. These purchasing of paperbacks and providing the system indexes have proven to be a great saving in time and with library materials when needed and in sufficient effort and well worth the time devoted to their com­ quantities. pilation. Actual circulation of books for 1972 was 2,920,780 — This division has always endeavored to provide the best and newest materials in such popular fields as with the 3 million mark easily in sight for 1973! American history, Greek and Roman history, the Ameri­ The system's 20th branch facility, Driving Park, was can Indian, the American Negro and his culture, but built and opened during the early fall. during the past year it has attempted to do the same In its continuing effort to reach out to patrons, CPL for all of its collection and will continue to do so to the initiated two highly successful programs last year which best of its ability. are being operated by the Hospital Division — the Talk­ ing Books program and the Homebound Service. The programs reach the physically handicapped and the Fine Arts and Recreation aging shutins with books or other special materials This division experienced a great increase in the use they request. of its uncatalogued music last year with 2,273 items The Board of Trustees last year authorized two new issued. branch facilities, one scheduled for the Sawyer Towers There were 77 printed music items purchased among area as part of the Model Cities development and the which were nine piano-vocal scores, 30 piano-vocal col­ second to be located on the far east side on East Liv­ lections and 17 solo instrument collections. ingston Avenue. The division received several gifts of sheet music Some other innovations to bring the library and for the "old popular" collection including one from an patrons closer together concerned CPL's outstanding ex-vaudeville performer. film collection. In addition to the regular once a month During 1972, the division added 86 framed reproduc­ film program held in the auditorium at Main Library, tions to the collection. The total paid picture circulation the Audio-Visual Department inaugurated a successful for the year was 1,522. Thursday noon movie schedule with patrons invited to Driving Park and Hilltop Branches were added to the watch the films while eating their lunches. The Thurs­ list of branches currently circulating framed reproduc­ day film show also doubles as a preview opportunity tions, thus bringing the total to seven. for monitoring new films for library purchase. Addi­ The use of the division's paperback collection is con­ tionally, Martin Luther King Branch initiated a Wednes­ stantly growing. The return from circulation paperbacks day night family movie program and this has met with in the division in 1972 totaled 3,246. A paperback collec­ considerable success. tion on Black art and music was also established during The Columbus and Ohio Room at Main Library was 1972. the benefactor of a bequest amounting to $84,608.79 A total of 1,962 books were added to the division's willed to the library by the late John M. Lewis. Plans catalogue in 1972. are still incomplete for the relocation, expansion and The division's annual summer theater schedules and improvement of the Columbus and Ohio Room which related library materials was distributed throughout the will be carried out in 1973 under terms of the trust library system and by the theaters. settlement in Franklin County Probate Court. The display area in the second floor lobby was reno­ Efforts to keep the library in the mainstream of mass vated and new lighting acquired to better accent the media continued with good success during 1972. Li­ excellent monthly exhibitions by artists as well as brarians in the Business and Technology, Humanities other outstanding displays ranging in subjects from and Biography-History-Travel Divisions contribute ques­ nature to chocolate and antique toys. tions weekly for the popular Channel 10 television pro­ gram, "In The Know." Library personnel are also writing weekly scripts pro­ Technical Services moting the library and these are featured on Channel The past year was a busy one for Technical Services 10's popular morning program for youngsters, "Friendly with 119,211 books ordered and processed. Additionally, Junction." 10,801 books were sent out to be bound or rebound. Several divisions cooperated last year in permitting Also in 1972, Technical Services began to process librarians to present book reviews on Cable TV. Local paperback materials on its regular book processing line. program origination on Cable TV was later discontinued pending additional rulings from the FCC. Audio-Visual In an effort to present a specific and detailed account Major improvements in service to film patrons in of divisional operations in 1972, I present the following 1972 were accomplished with the purchase of a new film information: CITY DEPARTMENTS, COLUMBUS, OHIO, 1972 35 inspection machine and with the hiring of an additional in the display. Themes in 1972 included novels of the fulltime experienced film inspector. Since film circula­ Old South, novels featuring animals and conservation, tion is up nearly 100% over two years ago, this addi­ espionage plus the outstanding novels of the year. tional film inspection facility has been a priority item. It has freed other personnel and machinery for needed services to patrons. Business and Technology Films were purchased for the primary age in the Several important reference works were acquired by science field, specifically in biology, physics, ecology, the Business and Technology Division during 1972. One and drug education. Literature, art, music, sociology, of the most significant works was the Oliver Wendell sports, travel and children's films were all represented Holmes Devise Fund's History of the Supreme Court, in widely ranging acquisitions during 1972. a non-profit publication of MacMillan's. The first two A series of 11 films on Ohio helped fill a noticeable volumes have been published with eight others to be void in the film collection. A group of films purchased added along with a supplementary volume. The set is from the U.S. National Parks Service has strengthened being published with the aid of $263,000 left to the CPL's holdings of material on beautiful and important U.S.A. by Associate Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes. areas of our country. Publication is to be completed in the 1890's. A 29 page supplement to the 1971 catalogue was pub­ Another important work attracting much attention lished in 1972 with the cooperation of the data pro­ from the business community is the New York Times cessing section and the printing division. Its distribution Guide to Federal Aid for Cities and Towns, a 1,300 page to schools and other groups throughout Franklin County report based on what is claimed to be the most com­ stimulated circulation in the new films. Further updates plete investigation of federal funding ever undertaken. and a new catalogue are in the planning stage. Other important reference works acquired were the The 8mm film collection was further strengthened five-volume set of Conservation in the United Stales, A in 1972 although the division is not yet able to supply Documentary History; The Realm of Science, a Library the demand for these most popular entertainment films. of Selected Readings Exploring Great Concepts of Sci­ Handling and processing were systematized and simpli­ ence in 21 volumes; The Bill of Rights: a Documentary fied. Film circuits aside from Main Library are now at History; Current Statistical Profiles of the 50 States; Hilltop and Reynoldsburg. Gordon's Modern Annotated Forms of Agreement; and A beginning was launched in 1972 to upgrade the The Dow Jones Averages 1885-1970. classical record collection. Continued reevaluation of B & T compiled the usual booklists which are distrib­ circulation and handling procedures is anticipated for uted annually throughout the CPL system and also 1973. Minor improvements in record handling from responded to several requests by organizations which ordering to shelving have resulted in better service to needed special bibliographies. patrons and better use of staff time. The 1972 booklist on gardening not only received sys­ tem wide distribution but 5,000 copies of the list were distributed at the annual garden show at the State Fair­ Humanities grounds sponsored jointly by the Columbus Dispatch Encyclopaedia Judaica was added to the division's and the Columbus Landscape Association. reference collection in 1972 and is the first Jewish The division prepared a booklist of Suggested Read­ encyclopedia on a major scale to be published in many ings on Child Care and Development for the Foster years. It gives a comprehensive picture of all aspects Parents Association when that group started its own of Jewish life and knowledge. resources library. The association published the list in Greater accessibility of the larger periodicals for its newsletter and also distributed it to people request­ patrons resulted from the addition of a larger periodical ing information. rack which not only permits complete viewing of all When the Welcome Wagon requested a booklist for periodicals but also contains self-storage areas for back mothers on the care of children, childbirth, and related issues. topics, the division prepared the bibliography which The division compiled three excellent book lists in was published in two versions—one featuring the Wel­ 1972. The annual Lenten Reading List was expanded to come Wagon emblem for distribution to new parents by include not only new devotional materials but also Welcome Wagon hostesses and the other without the informative stimulating religious writing by contempo­ emblem which was distributed throughout the library rary authors as well as selected materials from other system. divisions including films. The newly organized Tri-Corner Twin Club sponsored Timed to coincide with the United Nations October by the Hilltop YMCA requested a booklist on the sub­ Fall Festival and using the festival's theme, "Only One ject of twins. While preparing the list, staff members Earth," the Humanities Division presented a book list discovered a great dearth of material on twins and to celebrate International Book Year designated by ordered new books which have greatly strengthened the President Nixon. It featured translated works from library's holdings on the subject. major foreign authors. As a special feature, it featured Responding to the increased public interest in China, a selective listing of best sellers from the expanded CPL compiled a booklist on China which featured con­ foreign language collection. tributions from each division including B & T. The Afro-American Poetry book list featured repre­ When the Columbus Chapter of the American Chem­ sentative titles of Afro-American poetry published in ical Society planned an all day conference at Battelle the past 10 years. A special room display was created Memorial Institute to commemorate the Diamond Jub­ to complement the booklist and circulation from the ilee of the ACS, B & T arranged a display for the display exceeded all expectations. occasion. In keeping with the theme of energy con­ servation, books on that subject were prominently featured. Since the ACS Chapter dated back to 1897, Fiction the library display also featured photos, magazine The fiction division in 1927 experienced increased and features and pictures of historical events of the late varied activity. 1800's in Columbus. The special materials were as­ The large print book collection was considerably ex­ sembled by the Columbus and Ohio Room. panded. The library has made arrangements for auto­ Further expansion of the division's paperback collec­ matic ordering of the titles produced by two publishers tion in 1972 necessitated the addition of another display of books with large type. This method will increase the rack. The paperback collection continues to be ex­ number of titles as well as the speed with which the tremely popular with patrons. new titles will be made available to patrons. Arrival of The Civil Service collection has been expanded in an new titles resulted in a new, up-to-date Large Print attempt to fill the many requests for help with exam reading list distributed to interested persons and groups preparation. The city gives examinations in more than in the community. 700 categories which make it incumbent upon the Additionally, a new service for patrons was initiated B & T division to purchase many new titles as well in 1972. Available at the fiction desk upon request is as many replacements to keep up with the demand. the New York Times large print weekly. "" The Ohio Project for Researcn in Information Service Special displays proved most popular in Fiction dur­ (OPRIS) came into existence in 1972 and CPL joined ing 1972. A staff member is responsible for selecting a 29 other libraries in Ohio which are cooperating in theme each month and the related books are featured furnishing information in the area of community plan- 36 CITY DEPARTMENTS, COLUMBUS, OHIO, 1972 ning. This is another area which B & T is strengthening - The issue of 8mm films was added to Morse Road, as OPRIS requests are being handled in this division. Reynoldsburg and Hilltop Branches. A film festival was Isa deHaas, a young librarian from Utrecht, Holland, held at the Whitehall Branch in the summer. Martin came to B & T for one year under the sponsorship of Luther King initiated a Family Film Festival in Feb­ the Netherland-American Foundation. Upon the com­ ruary which continued throughout the year. This branch pletion of her one year at Main Library, Isa was also held a special Black History program in February fortunate enough to obtain a six month extension of and March with Carl F. White giving a song and narra­ time and was transferred to Morse Road branch and tive account of Black History through the media of later to Driving Park branch for additional experience Negro spirituals and Dr. Evelyn Luckey presented an in American library methods. original puppet show depicting a phase of early African Last year, the B & T division completed an inventory life. of the reference collection with many losses noted. It Shepard Branch launched a monthly art exhibit in is hoped that funds will allow for replacing some of the September with Ann Woodford's presentation of art more important works. work and talks on sculpting. The talents of Don Peake With the recent enactment of federal acts such as were displayed in October, Lois Guilford displayed and the Consumer Product Safety Act, the Occupational demonstrated the art of crocheting in November and Safety and Health Act and legislation in the area of Ben Chandler exhibited his photography and spoke to employment practices, it is hoped that funds will allow classes on this subject in December. This widely ac­ B & T to add services which will aid patrons in finding cepted innovation at Shepard will continue in 1973. answers to the many questions generated by this legis­ A special Consumer Education course was conducted lation. at Shepard Branch in February and at Franklinton in April. Graduates received a certificate. SUPERVISORS Story hours continued to be popular in many of the branches. Clintonville innovated a story hour program The three heads of services are continuing in the in 1972 and Dublin's preschool story hour became so evaluation of branch services and collections begun popular it outgrew one session and two had to be several years ago. With the ordering of books for scheduled. Linden Branch continues its highly success­ Driving Park Branch, a continuous revision of the ful Branch Reading Club for women which is held basic book lists for branch purchase was begun. It is every other week to discuss what members are cur­ hoped that in 1973 the book lists will be available in rently reading. At Gahanna, an aquarium donated by machine-readable form. the librarian's husband continues to fascinate children. The Coordinator of Adult Services headed a commit­ In August a pin oak tree was planted at Beechwold tee to study improvements in the handling of reserves, Branch by Campfire Girls of Indian Springs Elementary requests and inter-library loans throughout the library School. A dead tree there had been removed and the system. girls planted a new one in appreciation of the service With the help of staff members of the General Ref­ given by the branch. erence division, the Head of Reference Services pre­ pared an inventory of the library's newspapers and newspaper microfilm holdings for the Newspaper Pro­ HOSPITAL ject of the Ohio Historical Society. The Society re­ ceived a $22,000 grant from the State Library under the This Division took on greatly increased duties last Library Services and Construction Act for this two year year when the library inaugurated the Homebound project. A Union Guide to Ohio Newspapers Available service for shutins and the Talking Books program for in Ohio will be published, more complete than the So­ the blind and physically handicapped. Homebound ser­ ciety's 1946 Union List. The new guide will not only vice began in May and by year's end there were 27 be a complete bibliography of all newspapers published patrons who created a circulation of 1,465 books. in Ohio from 1793-1973 (estimated at 3,500 titles), but Talking Book service did not get started until June will also contain historical sketches of the newspapers, due to a delay in the receipt of books from Cleveland. and list holdings of the libraries in the state. There will However, in the six month period of operation last also be indexes listing special interest subjects, such as year, the division issued 51 machines and circulated labor, business, Black and religious history, and in­ 166 books. formation as to the availability of microfilm and inter- library loan will be indicated. BOOKMOBILE BRANCHES The Bookmobile Division made some significant changes in its schedule last year. 1972 was a good year, on the whole, for the branches. During the summer months, Bookmobiles made reg­ Driving Park, the system's 20th branch, was dedicated ular stops at five area shopping centers. on October 8th. It opened with 11,824 books on the Other new stops incorporated in the schedule in­ shelves and close to 11,000 books were circulated the cluded Sawyer Towers for senior citizens, the Neighbor­ first three months. The new facility, located at 1566 hood House in the Model Cities area and St. Vincent's East Livingston Avenue, features a multi-purpose room Orphanage. Special schools visited by Bookmobile in for neighborhood meetings, films and story hours. 1972 included three schools associated with the Franklin Several circulation records were established by County Retarded Children's Program, the Six Pence branches last year. Morse Road Branch broke the 300,000 School, a private school for children with special learn­ mark when it circulated 307,942 books last year—the ing problems and the Bethune Center, a school for first time any branch broke the 300,000 mark! Several unwed mothers. months last year saw Morse Road Branch top Main Library in issue. Clintonville Branch broke the 200,000 book mark by issuing a new high of 205,941 books for PERSONAL NOTES the year. Gahanna Branch also set a new high by top­ It appears that despite the ever increasing costs of ping the 100,000 mark with a total circulation in 1972 operation, CPL is doing a good job with the financial of 124,978. resources it has available. New shelving, drapes and additional carpeting added If in 1973 the library moves to adopt more modern to the appearance and usefulness of some of the and efficient data processing equipment with larger branches in 1972. Additional shelving was purchased capacities for library input, it is my hope that, with and installed at Clintonville, Beechwold, Hilliard, Shep- this technical competence, we can place new emphasis ard, Northern Lights, Parsons, Whitehall, Livingston, on staff training, improving our public service and Franklinton, Hilltonia and Hilltop. New drapes appeared collections to better serve our patrons. at Northside and Beechwold and in the staff room at Certainly the success of Columbus Public Library Northern Lights. When Morse Road was completely last year in many years was achieved through the co­ carpeted in an effort to cut down on the noise factor, operation and dedication of all staff members. I am the old carpeting was installed in the Children's Room proud of our employees, many of whom received per­ at Hilltop. Some additional leftover carpeting was to sonal citations commending them on their work by be used in the lounge areas at several other branches. patrons who took time to express their appreciation in Several branches also received a fresh look inside with notes and letters. interior wall painting. The library is also most fortunate to have six out- CITY DEPARTMENTS, COLUMBUS, OHIO, 1972 37

standing members of the Board of Trustees. Their Expenditures: dedication to public service was most evidenced in Books $ 14.75 1972 with innumerable special meetings and committee meetings in addition to their regular sessions. Their Balance, Dec. 31, 1972 1,424.26 sacrifice of personal time and career time to work on Total Expenditures Plus Balance, library business merely strengthens the fact that the Dec. 31, 1972 $ 1,439.01 members of the board are truly dedicated to the library. Their devotion to duty, compassion for library needs, concern for employees and loyalty to the system have Endowment Fund been a strong source of inspiration to me. It has been this total dedication and involvement by Balance, January 1, 1972 $ 36,356.83 all board members that has helped make Columbus Receipts — Interest 1,689.68 Public Library one of the few big libraries in the country which continues to grow in circulation! Total Beginning Balance Plus Receipts $ 38,046.51 Expenditures: FINANCIAL REPORT Books 940.34 Encumbered Purchase Orders— General Fund Dec. 31, 1972 61.74 Balance, January 1, 1972 $ 765,651.39 Balance, Dec. 31, 1972 37,044.43 Receipts — Revenue 2,824,243.99 Receipts — Nonrevenue 32,688.40 Total Expenditures Plus Encumbered Total — Beginning Balance P.O.'s and Balance, Dec. 31, 1972 _i_ $ 38,046.51 Plus Receipts $3,622,583.78 Expenditures John M. Lewis Bequest Fund Administration $ 175,110.18 Personal Services 1,882,550.89 Balance, January 1, 1972 .00 Library Service Materials 613,023.94 Receipts — Original Bequest, $ 84,608.79 Transportation 4,575.01 Interest 438.41 Operation of Library 159,633.22 Maintenance of Library 64,700.10 Total Receipts 85,047.20 Capital Outlay 38,182.14 \ Total Beginning Balance Plus Receipts $ 85,047.20 Grand Total Expenditures $2,937,775.48 Expenditures: Encumbered Purchase Orders — None $ .00 Dec. 31, 1972 624,254.56 Balance, December 31, 1972 Balance, Dec. 31, 1972 60,553.74 85,047.20 Total Expenditures Plus Balance, Total Expenditures Plus Encumbered Dec. 31, 1972 $ 85,047.20 P.O.'s and Balance, Dec. 31, 1972 $3,662,583.78 Investments and Cash Building and Repair Fund RECONCILIATION Balance, January 1, 1972 $ 456,705.04 Receipts — Revenue Total Fund Balances, Dec. 31, 1972 $1,089,376.01 Interest $ 23,032.27 Depository Balance, Dec. 31, 1972 $ 161,204.26 Total Revenue Receipts 23,032.27 Investments Total Beginning Balance Plus Receipts $ 479,737.31 Treasury Bonds & Expenditures Savings New Buildings, Remodel­ Bonds __ $ 9,500.00 ing, Additions $ 170,453.28 Equipmentand Fur­ Certificates nishings 28,281.69 of De­ Other 12.26 posit 1,000,000.00 1st Mtg. Total Expenditures $ 198,747.23 Hocking Encumbered Purchase Orders — Valley Dec. 31, 1972 7,187.30 R.R. Balance, Dec. 31, 1972 273,802.78 Bond 1,000.00 Total Expenditures Plus Encumbered Total Investments $1,010,500.00 P.O.'s and Balance, Dec. 31, 1972 ___ $ 479,737.31 Cash in Transit N.S.F. Checks 2.03 Total $1,171,706.29 Trust Fund Outstanding Checks, Balance, January 1, 1972 $ 1,139.01 Dec. 31, 1972 82,330.28 Receipts — Interest 300.00 Total — Clerk-Treasurer's Balance, Total Beginning Balance Plus Receipts $ 1,439.01 Dec. 31, 1972 $1,089,376.01

CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION ANNUAL REPORT —1972 During the year 1972 the Commission heard 48 ap­ Termination by automatic peals. resignation - 1 1 Re- Sus- Modi- Rejection of application, _, ^ 8 15 23 versed tained tied Total v 2 3 Discharge 3 5 4 12 Eligible list and*"certification_ 1 Termination by establishment Suspension 1113 of eligible fist - 38 CITY DEPARTMENTS, COLUMBUS, OHIO, 1972

Terminated for physical \ Deen so employed for approximately V-k months and disability 1 4 -"* - 4 then is forced to resign for health, pregnancy, or any other reason, are we obligated under paragraph (K) Thelma I. Schoonover, Ph.D., was sworn in as a Com­ of this ordinance, to pay this time that has accrued, mission Member on February 9, 1972 by Judge Patrick namely two days, or does paragraph (O), requiring six West to replace Mr. Ronald DeVore whose term expired days apply. It is the opinion of the City Attorney that on January 31, 1972. no employee shall be paid for a vacation until he has On February 16, 1972 the Commission approved a worked six calendar months for which he has earned revision in Rule XIV, TENURE, DISMISSALS AND vacation credit. An employee who had prior employ­ DEMOTIONS, SUSPENSIONS, RETIREMENT AND ment with the city and was separated and paid all APPEALS, Section D. Suspension, Uniformed Ranks, vacation time accrued at the time of separation must, to include sub-paragraph 3. "An officer or employee in upon re-employment, have worked six calendar months the Safety Department may for disciplinary reasons for which he has earned vacation credit before he is be suspended for a reasonable period, not exceeding a entitled to receive vacation separation pay. The reason total of thirty (30) days at any one time for any of the for separation from the service of the city does not reasons stipulated in the City Charter and Section A. of modify the requirement of having to work six calendar this rule. However, successive suspension shall not be months earning vacation credit to be entitled to receive allowed." vacation separation pay.

CITY ATTORNEY OPINIONS RECRUITMENT AND EXAMINATIONS The City Attorney rendered five official opinions dur­ Two important developments during this year were: ing 1972, in response to requests by the Commission. (1) recruiting and testing for police patrolmen were con­ Date Rendered Opinion No. ducted on a continuous basis for the first time, and 2-29-72 1-72 (2) an intensified effort was made to construct and ad­ This was in response to a request by the Commission minister examinations for those classifications occupied as to its authority in matters relating to political activ­ by provisional employees. ity. It was the opinion of the City Attorney that the In spite of the continuous recruiting and testing for Commission may not make rules concerning political police patrolmen during this one year period, the num­ activity. However, they may hear appeals of disciplinary ber of minority applicants was disappointingly small. In view of the small percentage of all applicants who actions taken against classified employees and as in are successful in completing all of the various phases of any other appeal may either sustain, modify or reverse the selection process for police patrolmen, it is most the discipline administered by the appointing authority. essential that much larger numbers of minority group 8-22-72 24-72 members must apply for this test in order to increase This was in response to a request by the Commission the number who will be successful subsequently. The as to whether it could assign or reassign an employee first and most essential step in this process, therefore, of the City School District from one position to an­ is the recruitment of much greater numbers of qualified other when an eligible fist exists for the class to which minority group applicants! Prior to conducting proper the employee is being reassigned. The City Attorney studies of our selection process in this area, it is an ruled that the Civil Service Commission may audit and absolute prerequisite that sufficiently large numbers of reallocate a position and may assign or reassign a well-qualified minority group, as well as non-minority classified employee upward or downward in the City group, applicants be recruited! During 1973 it is hoped School District pursuant to procedures set forth in the that more intensified efforts will be made toward the Ohio Revised Code without resort to an examination. recruitment of qualified minority group applicants. 11-28-72 28-72 It is interesting to note that as a result of the con­ This was in response to a request by the Commission tinuous recruiting for police patrolmen, 1,010 applica­ as to whether Sections 3319.081 and 3319.13, Revised tions were filed during 1972, whereas a total of 1,619 Code, dealing with leaves of absences for non-teaching applications were filed for this class as a result of five school employees supersedes and invalidates Rule XV separate recruiting periods in 1971. However, these of the Municipal Civil Service Commission. It is the results might be explained in part by the fact that opinion of the City Attorney that Rule XV of the separate recruitment drives usually are preceded by Commission is not invalidated or superseded by Sec­ much greater advertising campaigns. Nevertheless, the tions 3319.081 and 3319.13, Revised Code, for the reason most important advantage of the continuous recruiting that the Rule XV was adopted pursuant to Section and testing approach is that it provides prospective 143.30, Revised Code, and these sections do not control candidates the opportunity to file their applications said employees. while they are still interested and available. In previous years, many good prospective applicants, especially 12-19-72 42-72 among the unemployed, may have found other employ­ This was in response to a request by the Commission ment in the interim between application filing periods. as to whether or not a city employee can retain his An intensified effort was made in 1972 to (1) construct permanent status in a classified position in the civil and administer tests for those classes occupied by pro­ service if he accepts a provisional appointment also visional employees, especially those classes where they in the classified service of the city. It is the opinion had been serving for several years, and (2) develop and of the City Attorney that an employee, holding perma­ administer examinations and establish eligible lists for nent status in a classified position in the civil service those classes where future vacancies might occur, thus of the City of Columbus, may accept a provisional ap­ preventing further provisional hiring. Some of the pointment to another position in the classified service former classes were occupied by only one or very few and continue to hold tenure in the position in which he provisional incumbents, and most of these classes were has permanent status provided the employee requests specialized. Consequently, many man-hours were re­ a leave of absence without pay pursuant to the rules quired by the test technicians to construct examinations of the commission and such request is approved by for a variety of classes for which we had no previous both the appointing authority and the Municipal Civil tests or test materials. This situation was complicated Service Commission. further by the necessity to assign various test construc­ 12-12-72 44-72 tion projects to inexperienced test technicians as well. This was in response to a request by the Commission By its very nature, it was both unavoidable but under­ as to whether an employee who was separated and standable that our testing efforts resulted in consider­ paid all vacation time accrued due to provisional status able anxiety and apprehension among the provisional being terminated and was then returned to provisional employees. status and served sufficient time to accrue four addi­ Although a detailed follow-up study was not con­ tional days before being forced to be terminated by an ducted of the numbers of provisional employees who existing eligible list, should such employee be paid the were certified subsequently, some overall data is avail­ four days as a separation or does the accrual require­ able. On March 31, 1972, there were 745 provisional ment under paragraph (O) of Ordinance 1520-72, of six employees, which included the influx of provisional ap­ days hold true. Also whether an employee who has pointments made under the Emergency Employment been employed regularly from an eligible list and has Act (EEA), compared to 549 provisional employees on CITY DEPARTMENTS, COLUMBUS, OHIO, 1972 39

March 31, 1971. However, by December 31, 1972, of 7,336 tion, materials, programs and seminars. The more than employees there were 493 provisional employees (in­ 4,730 man hours of training involved 1,701 City em­ cluding part-time and EEA) compared to 618 provi­ ployes. Requests for services made by Departments, sional employees on December 31, 1971, when the total Divisions and other Agencies — total 99. number of classified employees was 7,179. The preceding The catalog of services available through Civil Ser­ totals include both City of Columbus and Columbus vice Training and Development has been greatly ex­ Board of Education classified employees. panded. The development of projected test schedules was handicapped again by the usual problems of (1) inade­ CLASSIFICATION ANNUAL REPORT — 1972 quate manpower planning and forecasting information, and (2) many last-minute changes in test schedules, During 1972 extensive modification was made of clas­ accompanied by numerous complications as a result, in sification section internal procedures. Simplified forms addition to the chain-reaction effects on the projected were developed to provide feedback to the classification test schedules. Except for the positions where recruit­ section and the internal file structure was streamlined. ing obviously was difficult, information concerning an­ During the year basic training sessions were insti­ ticipated vacancies was lacking in many areas, and tuted to acquaint the examination section technicians typically the first indication of a need occurred when with basic principles of classification. These sessions a provisional appointment was made. We were not were held so that the examination technicians could provided with information about vacancies far enough better interpret classification specifications and use them in advance to allow proper planning, scheduling, and in developing tests. construction of examinations. Since it has not yet been In a period of staff transition at the Civil Service feasible to establish and maintain current eligible lists Office of the Board of Education, we provided classifi­ for all of the more than 600 classifications in the classi­ cation services. As this was for a brief period of time, fied service, decisions had to be made, based on inade­ few classification transactions took place (this is re­ quate information, as to which tests to schedule for a flected in the data presented below). given time, while allowing sufficient time for test con­ On the four surveys conducted in 1972 by the classifi­ struction and preparation. Thus, there are still the cation section, two involved pay only and another in­ perennial problems of (1) establishing and maintaining volved both pay and fringe benefits. One of the surveys eligible lists for several hundred classifications, and was very extensive involving six months' work. This (2) developing long-range test schedules which are was a data processing survey involving a complete orga­ realistic and responsive to immediate and continually nizational and pay study of ten local firms, ten major changing needs. cities, and operations within the Columbus City Gov­ ernment. Number of Tests Conducted in 1972 Con- Sched- Non- BOARD OF EDUCATION iinuous uled Promo. Comp. Total The year at the Columbus Board of Education was Municipal Service __ 160 173 44 115 492 one of increased activity. After two staff changes, a Board of Education, 51 37 10 0 98 study was made to determine the status of the civil service program at the Board and presented to the Com­ Total 211 210 54 115 590 mission on April 24. During the latter part of 1972, a new position was In this report, it was noted that only eleven eligible created in response to an urgent need for a personnel lists were in effect. Since that date, fifty-eight examina­ research function, which was very timely in view of the tions have been held which have established eligible Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Guidelines lists for forty-six classes. Some classes, such as Bus and various court decisions affecting personnel selection Driver I, have had to be scheduled more than once. and testing. The duties and responsibilities of this posi­ It was also stated in the report to the Commission that tion include research, construction and development of there were 134 provisional appointments existing in the police and fire promotional series of examinations thirty-seven classes. At the end of 1972, we have sixty- for uniformed personnel. The construction and devel­ eight full time provisionals in seventeen classes, seven opment of these extremely important job oriented ex­ EEA Provisionals and eight part time. Of those seven­ aminations in these highly sensitive and critical areas teen classes employing full time provisionals, two are continues to become increasingly complex and more newly established classifications. At the close of the time demanding. report it was stated that the work at the Board of Education was "one to one and one-half years behind Personnel Department and Training schedule." As of the end of 1972, the work is now six months behind schedule and can possibly become cur­ Groundwork was laid in 1972 for broadening the rent by the end of May, 1973. A great deal depends on scope of training opportunities available to City em­ additional staff and space needed at the Board. ployees. This was accomplished through cooperative and coordinating efforts of the City's Administrative The first step taken was to set up a vigorous exam Officials, Civil Service Commission and the Intergovern­ program and gain staff support in preparing exams. mental Personnel (I.P.A.) Agency. This was done and produced the above results. A side City personnel of several Departments and Divisions effect of this program has been the elimination of sec­ participated in federally funded seminars and training ond emergency appointments and a drastic reduction in programs in 1972. Opportunities will be provided for the number of emergency appointments. Part of the greater numbers of City employes to participate in 1973. reduction in emergency appointments has been in the This same cooperative effort enabled nine key men establishment of substitute lists in clerical, custodial, and women of six City Divisions to attend the two-day and food service positions. "Dynamic Management" Seminar conducted in Colum­ The staff became more settled as the year passed and bus by nationally known R. Ray McCain. The minimal more attention was given to work in Classification. The fee ($25.00) made possible by partial support of the staff conducted ten audits during the year. As a result National Foundation of Business and Professional of the above activity, eight new classes were estab­ Women. (Similar Training Agency and University cost lished, three classes were abolished, and three classes is $175.00-$200.00.) Workbooks and training materials were changed in title. In addition, the staff provided were provided. Certificates were awarded upon comple­ salary data to the administration gathered from mate­ tion of the course. rials on hand at the Municipal Civil Service Commis­ Telephone and Public Relations Forums were held in sion office. This survey was compiled and presented Council Chambers for 325 employees of 31 Divisions. within two days of the request. An Employee Orientation (PERS, Insurance, Industrial With the increase in examinations, the number of Relations, Fringe Benefits) Session was held in Council certifications rose to 186 original certifications and 142 Chambers for 146 employees of 31 Divisions. A similar supplemental certifications. In all, 573 positions were Informational Seminar was held at Barack Center for certified in 1972. *, » 180 employees of the Department of Recreation. The increased- activity at \he Board has caused an Civil Service Training and Development contacts dur­ increased awareness of the services Civil Service pro­ ing 1972 numbered more than 950, in arranging, com­ vides and has resulted in our staff being consulted with piling, supplying and presentation of training informa­ growing regularity on matters pertaining to classified 40 CITY DEPARTMENTS, COLUMBUS. OHIO, 1972

personnel. The staff was iiryited to four "special meet­ exam program, classification program and direct in­ ings to act as advisors or to provide information on volvement in policy matters has marked areas in which civil service rules and policies. One such meeting was there was little or no activity previously. The present with all supervisors at the Board. These meetings have staff of one technician and one typist is not wholly had very tangible results in creating more understand­ adequate to handle the increasing work load. The future ing in how our staff operates and the function of the is one of even more activity with the passage of the Municipal Civil Service Commission. bond issue this year. This will result in a need for more In all, 1972 has been an extremely active year. The classified personnel which now number over 2,000.

COST OF OPERATION

1969 1970 1971 1972 Personal Services $197,453.34 $215,303.55 $243,829.59 $289,430.68 Supplies 3,937.94 4,361.52 5,591.47 6,341.72 Contractual Services, Etc. 26,054.91 23,700.46 29,632.77 21,665.75 Other Operating Charges 1,130.25 868.65 1,695.66 15.31 Maintenance and Repair _ 916.77 1,411.68 —0— —0— Capital Outlay 135.00 119.10 —0— 200.50 TOTALS $229,628.21 $245,764.96 $280,749.49 $317,653.96

CHARITABLE SOLICITATIONS BOARD ANNUAL REPORT — 1972 The Charitable Solicitations Code of Columbus, Ohio, Of the fifty-five (55) groups that reported, three was established by the Council of the City of Columbus, awarded scholarships; five maintained their club; three Ohio, on July 27, 1959. This Ordinance was formed to maintained hospitals; six gave support to veterans; provide for the regulation of solicitations for charitable five gave aid to retarded, needy or crippled children; purposes. Ordinance No. 824-59 amends the Columbus ten gave aide to the bind; thirteen gave aid to welfare City Codes, 1959, as amended, and enacts Sections 525.08 and ten provided for the patient aid, research education through 525.20 to provide for the registration of all and community services to health agencies. public appeals or general solicitations organizations, The five (5) members of the Board in 1972 were; provide for a Charitable Solicitations Board and pro­ Mike Karr, Chairman vides penalties when not abided by. Robert Greer (deceased) During the year 1972, five (5) Board meetings were Edward Hughes held and ninety-one (91) applications to secure a license Victor Krupman to solicit in the City of Columbus, Ohio, were approved David Tingley at $10.00 each, a total of $910.00. One dollar was re­ Pat McGrath and Jim Reese (City Attorney's Office) ceived for Identification Cards. The members serve for five (5) year terms with no The secretary, Helen M. Van Heyde, reports that remuneration. $7,991,147.38 has been collected and used for charitable One application was tabled (Blackman's Development purposes after expenses. This figure includes $5,619,660 Center) and one application was disapproved (Phi Alpha collected by United Way of Franklin County. Chi Sorority) during the year. HARE CHARITY TRUST FUND ANNUAL REPORT —1972 Balance Sheet Statement of Receipts and Expenditures At December 31, 1972 1972 Cash Balance January 1, 1972 $ 62,114.15 Assets Receipts Cash with City Treasurer $ 37,248.40 Interest on Securities $ 10,469.66 Investments Securities 189,590.18 Rent 4,613.50 Investments — Real Estate 86,900.00 —4+ - TOTAL RECEIPTS 15,083.16 Hare Orphans Home TOTAL, BALANCE & RECEIPTS 77,197.31 Land __ $ 1,840.00 Buildings 35,249.12 Expenditures Furniture & Equipment 5,647.81 $ 42,736.93 Utilities $ 780.63 Custodial Services 4,764.00 TOTAL ASSETS $356,475.51 Building Maintenance & Equipment 4,377.00 Support — Community Agencies 28,500.00 Trust Federal Excise Tax — IRS 1,527.28 Liabilities Reserve for Encumbrances 300.80 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 39,948.91 Capital Invested in Securities Cash Balance December 31, 1972 $ 37,248.40 & Real Estate 276,490.18 Outstanding Encumbrances Capital Invested in Hare Orphans Home 42,736.93 December 31, 1972 300.80 Unappropriated Revenues 36,947.60 Unencumbered Cash Balance TOTAL LIABILITIES $356,475.51 December 31, 1972 $ 36,947.60 DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT ANNUAL REPORT —1972 The Department of Development is responsible for bus residents and providing guidelines for the develop­ continuously improving the quality of life for all Colum­ ment of Columbus as a vital living center. CITY DEPARTMENTS, COLUMBUS, OHIO, 1972 41

To carry out these responsibilities, the Department of the visual impact of Department publications. Publica­ Development is composed of four Divisions: Housing tion formats were standardized and art work was de­ Inspection, Planning, Urban Renewal and Zoning. The signed in such a way as to be immediately identifiable. Division of Housing Inspection is resposible for imple­ Preliminary steps were taken by the visual com­ menting and enforcing Title 45, the City Housing Code; munications section to coordinate and redesign signage the Division of Planning is a policy formulating and used by the City of Columbus. The Visual Communica­ development coordination agency, concerned chiefly with tions Section also conducted extensive research to aid preparing long range plans and conducting shorter in the selection of city graphics and street accessories. range programming; the Division of Urban Renewal plans, prepares applications for, and administers all federally assisted redevelopment projects; the Division DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT of Zoning administers the Columbus Zoning Code and 1972 is also in charge of reviewing nad authorizing the sub­ division of land and coordinating annexations to the Expenditures City of Columbus. Division of Administration $ 269,360 The year 1972 represented reorganization and progress Division of Planning 350,531 for the Department of Development. The Department Division of Zoning 208,773 separated administrative services from its four Divisions Division of Urban Renewal 440,853 and established a visual communications section. Division of Housing 632,903 The Division of Planning added a Project Planning Section, a Community Planning Section and a Research Total Expenditures $1,902,420 Section, published 17 area plans and carried out all regu­ lar activities as well. The Division of Housing Inspection Income met all projected goals for inspection and compliance in the Systematic Code Enforcement Program, initiated General Fund $1,225,140 several new procedures which led to increased voluntary Federal Grants 508,617 Code compliance and added a junk car section for the Division of Zoning (Application Fees) 127,665 elimination of abandoned vehicles. Division of Housing (Inspection Fees) 27,608 The Division of Urban Renewal directed its attention Miscellaneous Receipts 13,390 toward the planning and preparation of Federal aid applications for new activities, while work continued Total Income $1,902,420 on the Mt. Vernon Plaza Clearance and Redevelopment Project and the proposed Mt. Vernon South Rehabili­ THE DIVISION OF HOUSING INSPECTION tation Project. The Division of Zoning carried out pre­ scribed activities during the year, reviewing applica­ In 1972, the Division of Housing processed more cases tions, plans and complaints and supervising the rezon- under its Systematic Code Enforcement Area Program ing of 2,312 acres and the annexation of 4,699.9 acres than in any previous year. Major emphasis was placed to the City of Columbus. on improving enforcement procedures and activities in 1972. The number of affidavits filed for the year, 259, Looking Forward exceed the number filed in the whole previous history The Department of Development plans to continue of the Division. A direct result of this activity has been providing quality services to Columbus residents and an increase in compliance by violators, from approxi­ has prepared goals and determined directions for 1973. mately 44% to 90%. The enforcement section within In the near future, the Department plans to initiate a the Division was expanded from two to five people to community planning service, a code enforcement agency, enable maximum effort in processing cases for enforce­ and a program of visual unification and impact for the ment. Also, through administrative reorganization, an City of Columbus. increase in efficiency resulted so that the number of The community planning service will establish a pro­ inspections made by each inspector increased on the cess that will insure continuous improvement in all average from one to three each day. areas of the community. The service will be responsive to residents' ideas and suggestions and will make every Title 45: Proposed Revised Housing Code effort to mirror resident attitudes in all city planning In an effort to create a more effective housing pro­ activities. gram, the Division of Housing began a program in July, A code enforcement agency would coordinate efforts 1972 for the complete review and revision of the City's of the several existing code enforcement divisions to housing code. This has resulted in the proposal of a eliminate duplication and confusion. The agency would new, more comprehensive housing code which reflects serve as an effective way to eliminate deterioration. the most up-to-date thinking on housing inspection in The visual unification and impact program would America today. carry out visible items of improvement on a City-wide Columbus' first housing code was adopted in July, basis. The program would be geared to creating an 1959 and only a few minor section changes have been attractive, utilitarian Columbus of which residents could made since then. The comprehensive revision of the be proud. Visual improvements would include such housing code was completed in December, 1972. The things as graphic unification and tree planting programs, revised code proposes some 300 additions or changes. implementation of a sign ordinance, adoption of attrac­ A major addition to the code is the proposed Housing tive, standardized street furniture, extensive landscap­ Inspection Certificate Program. The purpose of this new ing, and optimal use of natural scenic beauty. program is to inform prospective buyers of all housing code violations before the purchase of property. This and other revisions are designed to aid Columbus in its THE DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT TODAY determined effort to combat housing blight. Employees of the Department of Development are Major subjects such as security of vacant buildings, located in several offices scattered throughout the elimination of lead-based paint, and control of rodents Columbus area: housing inspectors are located at a are included in the proposed revised code which will Rehabilitation Office on Hunter Avenue, at the Mt. be reviewed by an "Advisory Commission on the Hous­ Vernon Avenue and Ohio State University Mini City ing Code" before its submission to City Council. Halls, and at the Hilltop Code Enforcement Office on West Broad Street; the Division of Housing is located Abandoned Vehicles in a City building at 181 South Washington Blvd., while A number of new and major programs were suc­ several Urban Renewal employees are at a Family cessfully started in the Division during 1972 beginning Relocation Office on Mt. Vernon Avenue; City Planning in April with a separate section for the inspection and employees concerned with the downtown core area elimination of abandoned cars in Columbus. This sec­ work out of offices located in the Beacon Building tion, composed of seven inspectors, accounted for the across from City Hall Annex, where all other em­ removal of 2,747 cars jvithin the City. ployees are located. Residents may report junk., cars to* City inspectors by calling 461-8353'and giving the location and type of the Visual Communications car, number of doors, and whether it has wheels. The The Visual Communications Section of the Depart­ City makes no charge to the property owners or tenants ment of Development made many efforts to improve for removing junk cars. 42 CITY DEPARTMENTS, COLUMBUS, OHIO, 1972

Columbus law requires inspectors to contact owners Dealing with one of the major functions of the com­ of abandoned automobiles before removing them. If a prehensive planning process, highway transportation, person does not respond to an inspector's order to re­ the Planning staff assisted the Division of Traffic Engi­ move the car within 72 hours, then police officers may neering in preparing the City's Thoroughfare Plan. have it towed away. There is a $100 fine for abandoning Also in 1972, the Division reviewed and approved the a motor vehicle and when an automobile is not removed Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission's Transporta­ voluntarily by the owner or the police, court action tion Plan. may be taken. "701" Grant and Work Program Lead-Based Paint Detection — Early in 1972, the Planning Division developed a work Another program, undertaken in conjunction with the program and submitted an application for a federally Health Department, involves a program to end lead supported project called the "701" program. The work poisoning in Columbus. This program, still in the forma­ program would involve a total of $90,000, of which tive stage, will require that all lead-based paint in a $60,000 would be in federal funds. The 701 program was chipped and peeling condition in a dwelling must be devised to support local planning efforts, offering suffi­ removed or covered. cient flexibility to adapt to the specific needs of indi­ Area testing of the City's school children will be vidual communities. undertaken by the Health Department. Field testing of The 701 program will fill Columbus needs in three various lead detectors has been conducted by the Hous­ areas: Development of an information base, develop­ ing Division, as has a study of those areas of the City ment of land use proposals, and related developmental where the hazard of lead-poisoning is greatest. policies. This will be a major work program, extending nine months from January 1, to September 30, 1973. It Carbon Monoxide Campaign will involve such specific work elements as preparing a In an effort to eliminate carbon monoxide-related system of base maps, preparing a current land use map, deaths, the Division held its annual campaign against conducting research on the City's housing needs, creat­ carbon monoxide in November. Thirty-two Division ing a proposed land use plan, and preparing a develop­ inspectors and the Fire Prevention Bureau investigated ment policies document to be submitted to City Council 873 structures in four selected areas and found 175 for appropriate action. The program will be adminis­ defects. , . tered and assisted by the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Due to City efforts and educational programs, a de­ Commission. cline in deaths and hospital cases resulting from carbon monoxide exposure was achieved even though the City's A Proposal for Community Planning population continued to increase. No city in America The means for a new approach to an existing plan­ can compare with Columbus' 16 years of effort in this ning function was proposed and submitted to the Mayor area. and City Council in 1972. The program is Community Services Coordination (CSC) and is intended to effec­ Goals for 1973 tively involve citizens in the planning of their com­ The goals for the Division in 1973 include significant munities. expansion of the inspection and enforcement efforts by Building upon and refining the area planning process, introduction of efficient management procedures; a pro­ the CSC program would create a formal vehicle for gram for securing of vacant dwellings; a lead inspection direct citizen involvement that would be systematic and program and campaign to alert the public to this dan­ involve every community in Columbus. As envisioned, ger; implementation of the new, revised housing code; the CSC program would utilize small teams of experts, introduction of data processing techniques for rapid one for each of five districts of the City. Field locations reference and improved follow-up on violations; and acting as access points for citizens would afford resi­ an on-going training program of Division personnel to dents an easily visible, single-entry point for questions improve performance and concern for the Division's and complaints and would facilitate a two-way flow of mission. information. Acting in an educational capacity, CSC would trans­ THE DIVISION OF PLANNING late ramifications of metropolitan planning and munici­ pal problems to the community level; simultaneously, The year 1972 was one of transition and improvement CSC would provide an ear to community needs and for the Division of Planning. With the Area Plan Series desires. The CSC could regularly receive and transfer nearing completion, the Division worked to set new this public feed-back to all parts of City government directions and to design new programs for 1973. To pro­ rather than waiting for crisis situations to arouse public vide the necessary funds for new programs, the Division response. The CSC could determine and respond to the assisted in applying for five federally funded community needs of the Columbus community and provide more improvement programs totalling more than $13 million. efficient delivery of public services and Capital Im­ Also of vital concern in 1972 was internal reorganization provements. The CSC would coordinate all city code and institution of management practices and planning enforcement activities. processes to provide more effective coordination and delivery of City services. Capital Improvements Program There is a close relationship betwen growth and rede­ Comprehensive Planning velopment of a community and public expenditures for Planning for the Area Plan Series, which encompassed capital investment. Expenditures for capital improve­ 38 areas in and around Columbus, was concluded in ments represent a response to and an anticipation of 1972. Planning for the following 18 areas was either urban growth and an increased demand for public ser­ initiated or completed in 1972: vices and facilities. In view of this, it is apparent that a Near North Side; Frank-Brown-Greenlawn; Hayden large metropolitan area which strives for orderly growth Run/Dublin Road; Hilliard/Rome West; Berwick-East- and development must plan for its capital improve­ moor; Walnut Ridge; South Linden; Eastland; Near ments according to its own priorities and financial West Side; Don Scott Field; Lincoln Village; Hilltop; assets. Milo-Grogan; North Perry; Near South Side; Near The Capital Improvements Program (CIP) attempts Northwest; Model Cities and University. to accomplish these aims via a schedule of capital im­ Recommendations formulated by the area plans will provements over a six-year period with a list of the be synthesized and used in 1973 as a basis for future projects planned by the City Divisions and Depart­ planning programs such as the 701 program and ments and the sources of funding for these projects. the proposed Community Service Coordination (CSC) The first year of this program, namely the Capital Im­ program. provements Budget (CIB), is adopted by Council as part Major steps were also taken in the area of develop­ of the City's official budget. Expenditures of these funds ment codes. On June 19, 1972, the Flood Plain Ordi­ are monitored by the Department of Development on a nance was adopted by City Council to set building project-by-project basis to assure compliance between guidelines for flood-prone areas. In addition to the the budget and the requested appropriations. These re­ obvious safety factors, this ordinance will benefit Colum­ quests are evaluated in light of the respective Divisional bus residents by making available federal flooding insur­ priorities, financial limitations, and comprehensive con­ ance. Work progressed on a proposed sign ordinance for sideration of the entire City's needs. Columbus, and the existing Housing Code was revised. Several innovations have been incorporated in this CITY DEPARTMENTS. COLUMBUS. OHIO, 1972 43 year's CIB that have not been included in past years. photographs of the area and illustrations of planned Through the cooperation and efforts of the Finance improvements. The presentation was made to City Department, CIP submissions were tailored by the De­ Council and the application was tentatively approved partment of Development to reflect financially realistic on December 11, 1972. programs. Also, items programmed beyond 1978 were restricted Action Planning for the Downtown Core to those projects which would be initiated during this Vincent Ponte, one of the best known practitioners CIP period but that would require expenses beyond of action planning, was hired in 1972 as a consultant 1978. In the past, it had been used to indicate possible to assist in the initiation of development coordination projects planned to begin beyond the CIP time frame. activities in the downtown core. He is working for the Each year, the programming section of the Planning Department of Development, Division of Planning in Division has two major tasks regarding capital improve­ conjunction with Travers and Associates, who specialize ments. The first is monitoring the Capital Improvements in traffic and transportation engineering, and with Budget for the current year, as discussed above. The Nitschke-Godwin-Bohm, a Columbus planning and ur­ second is to prepare budgets and programming for the ban design firm. following five years. A CIP was prepared for 1973-1978 Having completed projects in Atlanta, Brooklyn, totalling nearly $310 million and was publicly heard Dallas, Los Angeles, and Montreal, Mr. Ponte empha­ before the Development Commission. The CIP was then sizes practicality in planning. Ponte points out that an submitted to City Council in December for public efficient and attractive dowtnown can be realized at hearings. minimal public expense by introducing small changes at the right places and at the right moments, to produce The Workable Program a major chain reaction of private improvements. In 1972, the Division of Planning prepared and distrib­ According to Mr. Ponte, small periodic interventions uted copies of an application for federal recertification in the normal development process can bring about of the City's Workable Program. The application was coordination rather than chaos. Combined with the approved by City Council on May 8, 1972, and was sub­ necessary leadership, this process can produce unex­ mitted to the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban pected benefits for the developer through increased Development (HUD). profits, for the City through an improved tax structure, Basically, the Workable Program is a plan and an and for the community through a more vital, usable examination of resources available to improve condi­ downtown. tions of existing housing and to meet demands for new In 1972, the Project Planning Section began extensive housing. The Workable Program calls for progress in inventories of existing conditions in the downtown the following areas: Adoption and effective enforce­ core. At the same time, the Project Planning Section ment of housing and building codes, establishment of has been working with the Capitol Square Commission a continuing planning and programmig process which which is concerned with much the same area that Mr. develops action programs within a comprehensive plan­ Ponte is dealing with. This year, Project Planning pro­ ning framework, coordination of a program for adequate vided staff services for the Commission and helped housing and for relocation of all persons and businesses publish a report on the Commission's progress and displaced by public action, and involvement of all recommendations. One improvement which the Division groups of citizens in these programs. The Workable hopes to coordinate with the efforts of both the Capitol Program is required by the Housing Act of 1949 in Square Commission and its consultants is the designing order for Columbus to participate in many federal pro­ of trash receptacles to be placed in the core area. These grams, and must be recertified every two years. will be an attractive and utilitarian addition to the landscape. Action Planning One of the most exciting new directions taken by the Planning for the Larger Downtown Area Planning Division is "Action" or "Project Planning". While the project Planning Team with consultant as­ Basically, Project Planning takes the concepts and over­ sistance is concentrating on the downtown core, the all design recommended by the continuous comprehen­ Project Planning Section is also focusing on the needs sive planning process and applies them to actual situa­ of a larger area: The whole downtown area within the tions. Instead of a written report, the end product of Innerbelt. Project Planning began an information inven­ Project Planning is a concrete design and program tory in 1972 which will become part of a permanent improvement or series of improvements in the urban system for gathering and cataloguing data for the environment. In this way, Project Planning details and downtown area. This inventory includes information programs for implementation the comprehensive plan­ concerning public utilities, parking, streets, mass transit, ning process. In 1972, the major concerns of the new activity patterns, condition and age of buildings, and Project Planning Section were planning for downtown patterns of ownership. This information is available to Columbus, the Mount Vernon South Project area, and the public and to private developers to assist in devel­ the Neighborhood Development Program (NDP) Ap­ opment coordination. plication. Another major task for the Project Planning staff was to coordinate the multitude of organizations and Mount Vernon South Project individuals concerned with downtown development. An example of Project Planning in one area of the These organizations include the Capitol Square Com­ City is the planning completed in 1972 for the Mount mission, the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission, Vernon South section of the Model Cities area. This Downtown Area Committee, Development Committee planning, preparatory to submission of an application for Greater Columbus, State planning agencies, Central for Federal assistance, required close cooperation with Ohio Transit Authority and the Columbus Division of the Division of Urban Renewal and the Model Neigh­ Traffic Engineering. borhood Assembly. The Project Planning section was Students at The Ohio State University are conducting responsible for the project area plan development and a graduate study of freight distribution in the Down­ for providing site designs for several new Planned Unit town area, while the consulting firm of DeLeuw, Cather Developments (PUD). and Company is performing a joint parking study for The PUD's will feature innovations such as the com­ the City of Columbus, Mid-Ohio Regional Plannning bination of commercial and apartment uses. The site Commission and several other interested groups. De­ design for one of these small business centers, for Leuw, Cather and Company completed Phase I data example, includes nine efficiency or one-bedroom apart­ gathering of the parking study for downtown Columbus ments and 9,030 square feet of commercial area. The in 1972. Phase II, which will take place in 1973, is con­ cost of this project will be approximately $252,500 with cerned with the analysis and recommendations for a projected yearly income of slightly more than $28,000. downtown parking. The development would feature black ownership and black management. Planning for New Programs Other improvements planned for Mount Vernon South In addition to the proposals for 701 comprehensive include a large and attractive neighborhood park, trees planning and the CS£ program, the Division of Plan­ planted along streets, and improvements to streets, side-., ning assisted in the planning of and application for walks, street lighting, and sewers at no cost to owners. various other federally assisted programs in 1972. The In 1972, the Project Planning staff prepared a presenta­ first of these is the Integrated Grant Administration tion of the proposed Mount Vernon South Project with (IGA) Program which will apply systems analysis tech- 44 CITY DEPARTMENTS. COLUMBUS, OHIO, 1972 niques in designing more 'efficient and -effective city- available to eligible families and individuals for repairs wide management systems. This will be a three-year or improvements required to make property conform program, requiring a total of $338,095 in first year to applicable code requirements. monies. The federal share of the total, $242,063, will The East Code Area is south of East Broad Street, be jointly funded by the U. S. Department of Housing east of Parsons Avenue, north of Livingston Avenue and Urban Development (HUD) and the Office of Eco­ and west of Wilson Avenue. The West Code Area is nomic Opportunity. south of West Broad Street, east of Central Avenue, Also in 1972, the Planning Division, in conjunction north of Sullivant Avenue and west of the innerbelt. with the Division of Urban Renewal, prepared a "letter There are some 2,510 structures in the East Code Area of intent" regarding the federal Neighborhood Develop­ and some 1,650 structures in the West Code Area. ment Program. This program, administered by HUD, The Hilltop Code Area is south of West Broad Street, offers a comprehensive approach to rehabilitation and east of Hague Avenue, north of Sullivant Avenue, and redevelopment of urban areas. Another application was west of Columbian Avenue. While work has been com­ submitted to the National Endowment for the Arts so pleted in the East and West Code Areas, the Code En­ that Columbus might participate in the "City Edges forcement Program is on-going in the Hilltop Code Program" sponsored by that agency. The federal share for this program would by $500,000 with local govern­ Through 1972, 3,285 buildings and 2,978 dwelling units ments supplying $16,670. This program would permit have been inspected in the Hilltop Code Area. Of those planners to focus special attention on areas of the City's dwelling units inspected, 2,002 were found in violation edge which are often neglected and particularly on of the housing code and 1,436 dwelling units were such boundaries as rivers, transportation corridors and brought into compliance. changes in terrain. Finally, the Planning Division in October assisted in The Certified Area Program: Garrison Park developing a proposal for a "pilot program of multi­ Residents of the Garrison Park area in 1966 requested media educational materials" to help the Department of that the area west of Monroe, north of Mt. Vernon Development expand its function of educating the public Avenue, east of the expressway and south of Curtis about the urban environment. If accepted, this program Avenue, be designated as a Code Enforcement Area. would require funding of $60,000, including a grant of Owner-occupants living in a Code Enforcement Area $30,000 from the National Endowment of the Arts as are eligible for financial rehabilitation assistance to part of its Environmental Education and Public Aware­ make necessary repairs to their properties. The maxi­ ness Program. mum rehabilitation grant is $3,500.00 and loans cannot exceed $14,500 per dwelling unit. The current effective interest rate on loans is 3% on a 20-year loan. THE DIVISION OF URBAN RENEWAL In May, 1970 an application was sent to the HUD With current projects rapidly nearing completion, the office requesting that the Garrison Park Area become a thrust of the Urban Renewal Division in 1972 was certified area program. A contract with the Federal directed toward the planning and preparation of Federal government was received December 9, 1971, designated aid applications for new activities. project number Ohio T-2, for the certified area program The Mt. Vernon Plaza Clearance and Redevelopment in Garrison Park. Project, for which planning has been completed and a A certified area is scheduled to become a Federally Federal grant applied for late in 1971, was approved assisted project area, either for rehabilitation or con­ for a $4.1 million Federal grant on June 29, 1972. How­ centrated code enforcement. There are approximately ever, execution of the contract between HUD and the 350 structures in the Garrison Park Area which will City was delayed pending additional planning of the become an urban renewal rehabilitation area. Some 30 residential redevelopment area and recertification of the property owners have received or have made applica­ City's Workable Program. The Plaza contract was exe­ tion for financial rehabilitation assistance. cuted and the Workable Program recertified on Febru­ Garrison Park is within the Columbus Model Cities ary 5, 1973. Planning for the proposed Mt. Vernon South Area and was a part of the first action year of the pro­ Rehabilitation Project was completed and an applica­ posed Columbus Neighborhood Development Program tion was filed with HUD on December 29, 1972, for a rejected by HUD. $6.2 million Federal grant. These were the final conventional type projects per­ Abatement of Nuisances mitted under HUD directives. All proposed Urban Re­ One of the most significant activities inaugurated newal projects are now filed under the Neighborhood recently was the approval by City Council of an Abate­ Development Program (NDP) concept, which consoli­ ment of Nuisance Ordinance prepared by the Division dates all types of renewal programs. A "Letter of of Urban Renewal and approved by the City Attorney's Intent" was filed with HUD on June 14, 1972, request­ Office. ing an invitation to apply for a $9 million grant for Cities throughout the nation have been plagued for the first year portion of a proposed NDP covering 13.4 many years by the legal problem involved in eliminat­ square miles divided into 20 neighborhood areas. The ing eyesores from the community: The neglected, dan­ projected Federal aid required for the total 10-year gerous, unsightly, blighting structures which might be program is estimated at $90 million. The request for the cited for an accumulation of housing code violations, first year budget was denied by HUD on December 20, but which are not structurally unsound and, therefore, 1972, because HUD failed to provide adequate NDP cannot be condemned and demolished under building funding. codes. Exhaustive research supported the position that the Federally-Assisted Rehabilitation and power of municipalities to order demolition of buildings Code Enforcement Grant and Loan Program that do not meet standards of safety or habitation is The principal objective of the Code Enforcement originally derived from the ancient power to abate Grant Program is to restore the stability of neighbor­ nuisances. hoods by providing effective code enforcement and ade­ Following this principle of law, the City developed quate supporting facilities and services. a necessarily complex, but sound method to deal with Code Enforcement is a preventive program designed structures condemned under the Housing Code as unfit to arrest the force of blight before more drastic action, for human habitation. The Board of Nuisance Abate­ such as extensive rehabilitation or clearance, becomes ment began hearings late in 1970 and positive results necessary. The Code Enforcement Program is not, how­ were immediately apparent. It is anticipated the pro­ ever, a vehicle for correcting the diversified problems gram will resolve one of the City's most perplexing of so-called "rock-bottom" slums, which are targets for problems. In 1972, 92 cases were heard and 83 nuisances the basic clearance-rehabilitation approach. declared. Systematic inspection is conducted in the Code En­ Significantly, 21 structures declared nuisances since forcement Area by the Division of Housing Inspection. 1970, are being rehabilitated, thus abating the nuisance All violations of the City Housing Code are brought to while preserving existing sound housing stock. the attention of the owner and owners are advised as to the availability of Federal financial assistance. Direct Affirmative Action for Equal Opportunity Federal rehabilitation grants, not to exceed $3,500.00, or Columbus expanded its efforts to assure equal oppor­ 3% loans of up to $14,500 for each dwelling unit are tunity for all its citizens with the submission in Decern- CITY DEPARTMENTS, COLUMBUS, OHIO. 1972 45 ber, 1970, to HUD of a proposed formal Affirmative THE DIVISION OF ZONING Action Program for Equal Opportunity. Under this program which was quickly approved by The Division of Zoning administers the Columbus HUD, the City has designated an Equal Opportunity Zoning Code, reviews and authorizes the subdivision Officer, under the Department of Community Relations, of land, and coordinates annexations to the City of who monitors employment practices and policies in­ Columbus. volved in all HUD assisted programs. Monitoring includes not only the internal practices of the Depart­ Annexation ment of Development, but more particularly the policies In 1972, the Division of Zoning was assigned the of private contractors involved in HUD assisted pro­ administration of the City's annexation program. The grams. The program assures there is no discrimination Division immediately established more coordination be­ in hiring, promotions, lay-offs and other employment tween the Department of Development, other City practices, and also concentrates on the positive note of agencies and the County Commissioners to insure com­ assisting, encouraging and training minority groups. munication about annexation. A total of 4,699.95 acres, representing 7.333 square miles, was annexed during 1972. This annexation in­ Demolition Grant Program creased the square mile area of Columbus to 155.119 Through the demolition grant program, Federal finan­ square miles. cial assistance is made available to cities which have legal authority to condemn and demolish hazardous Rezonings structures. The Division of Zoning reviews proposed amend­ Under this program, the Federal government pays ments, or "rezonings," to the official Zoning Map and two-thirds of the cost of the demolition for structures evaluates them in light of recommendations from other and the City pays the remaining one-third. The first City divisions. This year, the Zoning staff presented demolition grant program approved December 27, 1966, recommendations concerning 209 rezoning applications resulted in the demolition of 390 structures. before the Development Commission and 168 rezoning One-third of the cost of the program, $66,876, was ordinances before City Council. paid by the City and two-thirds of the cost, $133,752, was Several large scale rezonings were initiated by the paid by the Federal government. Division of Zoning in collaboration with the Division The second demolition grant program for $189,506 was of Planning. As a result of this collaboration, more approved December 23, 1970, for the demolition of 169 compatible zoning was established by City Council on structures. In 1972, 42 structures were demolished, 11 at properties in the Reeb-Hosack Area, Leonard Avenue the owners' expense and 31 at project expense. Two East Fifth Avenue Area, and the German Village Area. Federal grants for City-wide demolition have resulted to date in the removal of 526 blighted structures. Planners Planners in the Division of Zoning are now appointed Progress of On-Going Projects by the Department of Development to coordinate large Major progress through 1972 in on-going projects scale proposed developments in Columbus. The planner included: serves as a liaison with the Ohio Department of Trans­ portation, the various City divisions and numerous other Hilltop Code Area (through 1972): agencies. The planner assists in the development of the Buildings inspected 3,285 necessary zoning plans and subdivision plats. Dwelling Units inspected 2,978 Zoning planners began regular attendance at the Dwelling Units in violation 2,002 Housing Committee meetings of the Mid-Ohio Re­ Dwelling Units brought into gional Planning Commission and continued participa­ Compliance 1,436 tion in MORPC's Zoning Technical Review Committee Federal grants and loans meetings. approved and work completed 283 for $922,618 Work in progress 55 for $434,956 Board of Zoning Adjustment The Board of Zoning Adjustment grants special per­ Land Acquisition (through 1972) mits for certain uses such as junk yards, swimming Dennison Avenue pools, and nursery schools and for nonconforming uses 33 parcels @ $305,950 that are to be expanded or significantly altered. The Grand Total for all projects Board also hears appeals such as those for variances. 1,605 parcels @ $23,249,040 A variance to a zoning regulation may be granted if unusual characteristics of a parcel prevent the owner Relocation (through 1972) from otherwise making reasonable use of his land. In 765 individuals 1972, the Board considered 230 permits and appeals. 1,972 families 520 businesses Floodway Land Use Controls City Council enacted floodway and floodway fringe Land Sales (through 1972) land use controls in June, 1972, requiring that a Certifi­ 120 parcels cate of Zoning Clearance be issued for any proposed $6,142,852 value development within the floodway or floodway fringe. The Division of Zoning began establishing administra­ Redevelopment (through 1972) tive procedures to enforce floodway controls during the completed for all projects: last six months of 1972. 221 structures 3,971 units Planned Unit Development Districts $76,194,387 value Interest on the part of developers in the Planned Unit Development (PUD) District of the Zoning Code Rehabilitation (through 1972) continued and nine rezoning ordinances were enacted Cost of home improvements completed: $6,336,807. by City Council, establishing PUD's. A PUD district is designed to allow the greatest flexibility of land and Projected Activities for 1973 site design, development and innovation while requir­ Acquisition, relocation and demolition work is ex­ ing conformance to the Zoning Code. pected to get under way in Mt. Vernon Plaza early in The PUD district provides for a unified development 1973. Some execution activities in Mt. Vernon South of sites using any type of housing in any combination can be anticipated by mid-year or shortly thereafter. at low densities, fitted to various measures of land use Other major efforts will concentrate on an amendatory intensity including dwelling unit density and amount of grant application preparatory to closing out the Chil­ open space. The use of the PUD district makes available dren's Hospital Project and possible close-out of the to residents certain practical ^benefit£ and amenities un­ Bolivar Arms, Dennison Avenue and Hilltop Projects; available under-traditional zoning districts. implementation of a Management System; and develop­ Each of the PUD districts approved by City Council ment of procedures to expedite demolition of deterio­ received extensive analysis by the Division of Zoning rated condemned structures on scattered sites. before being sent to City Council. 46 CITY DEPARTMENTS, COLUMBUS, OHIO, 1972

Subdivision Activities \ "complainant was notified that no violation existed, or The adoption of the Planned Uhit Development Dis­ the complaint was referred to other governmental divi­ trict and a Planned Community District increased the sions for possible action on violations of other City need for standards to govern the regulations of land Codes. Members of the Zoning staff processed 305 actual subdivision. Therefore, the Division of Zoning prepared zoning violations for enforcement located in the follow­ a revision of the Subdivision Code which was approved ing districts: by Council in June, 1972. 1. Residential Districts 160 The Division worked in conjunction with the Divi­ 2. Apartment Residential Districts 62 sions of Engineering, Traffic Engineering, Sewerage, 3. Commercial Districts 52 Water and Parks to develop the Subdivision Code. 4. Manufacturing Districts 29 Enactment of the Code marked the first time in Colum­ 5. Parking Districts 2 bus' history that the subdivision regulations were prop­ erly adopted and enacted into law according to the Total 305 recommendations of the Law Department. During 1972, the Division of Zoning reviewed 95 sub­ The Division of Zoning inspected 1,748 building sites division plats, 210 lot split applications, and 27 street which had been granted Certificates of Zoning Clear­ and alley vacations. The preliminary and final subdivi­ ance in 1971 and 1972. Several zoning violations have sion plats encompassed over 3,250 acres and will estab­ been revealed in the course of these inspections. In lish 2,050 lots. Final subdivision plats included 400 acres addition, the Division inspected 225 locations granted being platted for industrial use, 120 acres for commer­ Board of Zoning Adjustment variances in 1971, and 38 cial, and 1,100 acres for residential use (including single locations granted Council variances in 1971. family and apartments). Final subdivision plats of record immediately established 1,900 single family lots. Abandoned Vehicles The lot split applications encompassed 500 acres and The Division of Zoning also inspected approximately created 240 lots. In addition, the staff reviewed 311 750 locations of abandoned vehicles. Zoning Code sec­ street, sewer, and water improvement plans. tion 3379.07 (Parking Inoperable Automobiles) of the Columbus City Code was repealed in April, 1972 and the Division of Housing Inspection now handles junk Certificates of Zoning Clearance cars as outlined by City ordinance. Prior to the repeal The Division reviewed a total of 1,076 plans, including of the zoning ordinance, 1,099 inoperable automobiles 300 preliminary plans and 776 plans requiring zoning were removed from residential, apartment residential, clearance. The 180 apartment projects granted clear­ and commercial zoning districts. ances included a total of 9,438 dwelling units. Abandoned Service Stations Zoning Code Enforcement The Division of Zoning began hearings late in 1972 Through December 31, 1972, the Division of Zoning to require the elimination of abandoned service stations. received 486 complaints from the public, other City In accordance with the Zoning Code, any service station Divisions, and in the course of staff inspections. Of which has ceased operation or is closed to the public these 486 complaints, subsequent inspections revealed for at least six months of any 12 month period may be that 181 were not violations of the Zoning Code. declared abandoned and the Department of Develop­ Where inspections failed to reveal violations, the ment may order it to be razed after a hearing. DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS ANNUAL REPORT —1972 SUMMARY Total 1972 1971 1972 1972 Total Lost- Injuries lime Fre­ Sever­ Fre- Sever- Percent Change in Percent Change in Man-hours Re- Inju- Days quency ity quency ity Frequency Rate Lost-time Iniuries Department Reported ported ries Lost Rale Rale Rale Rate Inc. Dec. Inc. Dec. Department of Public Safety 5,159,017.8 718 235 21,437 45.55 4155.2 26.91 2851.7 69.27% 76.69% Department of Public Service 3,896,098 772 240 4,732 61.60 1214.5 76.09 9874.7 19.04% 13.67% All Other Departments 1,988,739 74 24 516.5 12.07 260.0 12.41 155.1 2.74% 9.09% 11.043,855.7 1,564 499 26,685.5 45.18 2416.4 40.91 1698.8 10.44% 15.24%

OVERALL SUMMARY OF INJURIES REPORTED —All Departments Disabling Injuries — lost time 499 Non-disabling Injuries — medical only 451 Clinic Treatment only 470 First Aid only 51 Injuries Reported But No Treatment Shown 93 TOTAL 1,564

SUMMARY OF FUND TRANSACTIONS — 1972 1971 1972 Transferred Transferred Prior Year Outstanding Code Carry-over Appropriation In Out Total Lapses Orders Disbursed Balance 100 $ 0.00 $33,828.00 $ 8,455.28 $ 0.00 $42,283.28 £ 0.00 \ 0.00 $41,613.60 $ 669.68 200 35.00 1,695.00 1,100.00 0.00 2,830.00 16.21 827.84 1,939.03 46.92 300 3,414.90 1,698.00 1,000.00 2,100.00 10,012.90 8.28 1,201.29 8,121.22 682.11 500 0.00 50.00 0.00 0.00 50.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 50.00 TOTAL $3,449.90 $43,271.00 $10,555.28 $2,100.00 $55,176.18 $24.49 $2,029.13 $51,673.85 $1,448.71

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY RELATIONS ANNUAL REPORT r- 1972 The year of 1972 appeared to be the turning point in would like to forget. However, in forgetting the afore­ the social revolution that has confronted our country mentioned incidents, society should not readily forget for the past six years. Confrontations in the streets, the precipitating factors that contributed to social unrest disorder on campus, and anti-establishment rhetoric and especially the loud cries of the socially disenfran­ appears to be a thing of the past that most people chised to be heard. CITY DEPARTMENTS. COLUMBUS. OHIO, 1972 47

Indeed their cries have not subsided and it is of and was active in the discharge of responsibilities dele­ paramount importance that we address ourselves to the gated to that body. concerns of the ill housed, the hungry, the ill educated, • Community Relations actively participated in the the unemployed and those suffering from other social Model Cities election encouraging community response injustices. Master plans and blue prints have been as well as making the facilities of Mt. Vernon Avenue drawn for the physical development of communities to Mini City available for usage as election headquarters. the extent that we can predict what they will look like • The Director and several staff members were in­ in 1980, 1990 or the year 2000. Such foresight must be volved in the planning and supervision for the Univer­ exhibited in the solving of human problems. sity Festival which was held on a night following a Columbus, as a whole, is a good community with the disturbance in the University area. Despite much appre­ potential of a sleeping giant, who has just begun to hension the Festival was very successful. The University arouse himself. Due to this potential Columbus need not Mini City Hall was used as a communication center for acquire the characteristics of other cities who are decay­ the Festival was manned throughout the Festival by ing both financially and physically. We have a wonder­ staff members. ful opportunity to truly be Test City U.S.A. by provid­ • We cooperated with the Service Department, Hilltop ing a pattern for the resolution of social problems which Civic Council and St. Stephens Community House in can be tailored to the fabric of any community. providing a pilot Clean-Up Project on the Hilltop and Highlights of the Year's Activities in the Linden area. Plans were for the residents to do a thorough clean-up job in a designated area and the city The Community Relations Department is charged to provide trucks for pick up, we also supplied trash by ordinance with the responsibility for bettering com­ bags. munity relations within the City of Columbus. In meeting this charge an indication of the Depart­ • The Department worked with University Organiza­ ment's response is indicated in part by the follow­ tions in promoting "Summer On the Lawn", a once a ing statistical summary of meetings, interviews and week program for nine weeks providing music, art dis­ speeches: plays and other similar activities on the lawns of the Wesley Foundation, United Christian Center and the Meet- Inter- Hillel Foundation. ings views Speeches • A major incident in the city was arrested by the Director 471 318 51 action of the Police Department and Community Rela­ Assistant Director 250 365 15 tions when an entertainer scheduled for the Ohio Thea­ Staff 425 1,872 30 ter failed to make an appearance. A very angry crowd gathered in front of the theater the following day de­ TOTAL —1972 1,146 2,555 96 manding that their money be returned. The promoter The Department's activities for 1972 are indicated attempted to leave the scene without reimbursing those more specifically by the following highlights: who had paid .admission to the event but in so doing • The Community Relations Department played a major he became involved in an altercation with the police role in the development of the Columbus Public Schools and was subsequently arrested. Through Community Pilot Project which is designed to afford recreational Relations intervention and excellent cooperation by the opportunities in areas where such services are not police and courts, the promoter produced sufficient funds available; tutoring and counseling and the creation of to cover the reimbursement of those who purchased a more positive image of the police department by tickets for the performances. having young people relate to police in a non-authori­ • The Director originated and coordinated with the Air tarian setting. Through the efforts of the Community Force Medical Unit, Gladden and St. Stephens Com­ Relations Director, $39,352 was obtained from Safe munity House a program whereby free medical exam­ Streets for the initial opening of the program in 6 inations were given to residents and children in the schools. Additionally, $140,000 was obtained by De­ area. Approximately 700 persons received examinations partmental efforts for the 1973-74 school year. Over or other services as a result of this program. 2,000 youth were enrolled in the program last year and • Assisted in the organization of a civic council in the it has proven to be one of the most successful programs Glenbrook Area. The Department prepared leaflets for funded by Safe Streets. distribution announcing the initial meeting. The Direc­ • Co-sponsored and coordinated a community wide pro­ tor spoke at the meeting offering suggestions for orga­ gram at the Ohio Theater commemorating the birthday nizations and the support of the Department. of Dr. Martin Luther King. Over 1,000 persons were Following are activities of the Community Relations present including many civic and governmental leaders. Department during the calendar year 1972, at Mini-City • Through efforts of the Director funds were obtained Hall East, 1032 Mt. Vernon Avenue, and Mini City Hall to enable residents of the Chicago Avenue area to utilize University Campus: the Chicago Avenue School for recreational and com­ Equal Opportunity Administrator munity purposes. Numerous concerns had been ex­ Danny A. Cesner was appointed Acting Equal Oppor­ pressed regarding lack of services in the area. Their tunity Administrator in addition to his regular Field program was later included in the Columbus Public Representative assignment in August 1972 following the School Pilot Project. resignation of R. T. Day. He is responsible for contractor • Community Relations Department was instrumental compliance to pertinent federal laws and orders rela­ in the organization of the University Area Commission tive to equal employment. Pre-award Contract Compli­ through its involvement in the University Task Force. ance Conferences were held when appropriate to initiate The Department participated in the planning and pro­ Affirmative Action Programs for contractors awarded vided direct supervision of the election of the Univer­ federally subsidized city contracts. Under Ohio Projects sity Area Commission members. The University Mini O-T-2, O-M-10 and O-R-10, 198 rehabilitation and demo­ City Hall was used as election headquarters. lition contracts were approved by the Equal Opportun­ • Throughout the year the Department provided cleri­ ity Administration. cal and other services for the University Task Force Compliance was reviewed throughout the year on the and the Commission. Glenwood Swimming Pool Project as well as the I.B.M. • The Community Relations Department assisted in the Building. organization of the local Citizens Coalition for Criminal The Equal Opportunity Administrator resigned in Justice as well as serving as co-sponsor for a statewide August 1972, and a Field Representative was appointed seminar on Bail Bond Reform. Acting Equal Opportunity Administrator in addition to his regular Field Representative assignment. • The Department frequently hosted state wide meet­ ings of the Ohio Citizens Coalition for Criminal Justice. Contract Compliance Investigator • The Director of the Department was a participant in Was responsible foi^ contract cornpliance under the Project Unite spending several days in various schools provisions of Columbus City -Ordinance 713-67 and 755- talking with students relative to their problems and " 67, for those contracts awarded by the city utilizing concerns. only city funds. Seventy Pre-Award Contract Compli­ • The Director served on the executive committee of the ance reports were received. Forty-two Pre-Award Con­ Franklin County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council ferences were held and Seven Post-Award Conferences. 48 CITY DEPARTMENTS. COLUMBUS. OHIO. 1972

Fourteen Field Investigations were conducted and 12. Willie Alvin Gates vs. Flexible Packaging Corp. twenty-three job referrals were made. Status: Case closed; complainant restored to job. 13. Charles A. Williams vs. Gilbert Shoes Corp. Community Relations Field Representative Status: Case closed; no formal complaint filed. Was responsible for rendering personal services to approximately 470 individuals and families providing 14. Janice McQueen vs. State of Ohio information, food, clothes, medical attention, job re­ Status: No formal complaint filed. Jurisdictional ferrals, housing, etc. Contact was maintained with issue resolved. twenty-three private and civic organizations and some 15. Violet Camp vs. Aqua Marine Cabana Club 146 meetings were attended. Some highlights of the Status: Case closed; conciliation agreement signed; year included coordinating with the Columbus Urban record of discharge removed. League a Consumer Health Education training program 16. Brenda J. Harrington vs. Ontarios designed to equip lay people with a knowledge to sit Status: Case closed; conciliation agreement signed; on Comprehensive Health Planning Boards. Thirty-five record of discharge removed. graduates were placed out of a total of 53 enrollees. Participation and leadership assistance was given to the 17. Wallace Woods vs. Columbus Transit Co. newly formed Peoples Rights for Benefits Inc. A pro­ Status: Case closed per complainant's request. posal was written and subsequently funded for Low- 18. Monroe Johnson vs. Mel Gomall Co. Income Buying Center for eastside residents. A com­ Status: Case closed per complainant's request. munity education workshop was conducted relative to 19. Paul W. Evans vs. Mel Gornall Co. excessive gas bills during winter months for families who have a history of gas turn-offs by the Columbia Status: Case closed — no contact by complainant. Gas Company. Liaison was maintained between the city 20. Charles William Goldstein vs. Sunridge Convales­ and demonstrators for Afro-Am and Malcolm X Day cent Center and peaceful demonstrators were assisted in obtaining Status: Case closed — no contact by complainant the necessary parade permits. Residents were assisted on 21. James Green vs. Kinnear Corp. the eastside in their objective to establish the Sawyer Status: Case closed — no contact by complainant. Manor area library. 22. James Parker vs. Shiesk-Kabob Restaurant In response to an adverse news article, we worked Status: Case closed per complainant's request. with the near westside group to help them formulate their ideas and gain strength to use the proper channels A Community Field Representative of communication to achieve their objectives and mini­ mize the need to demonstrate against their alleged lack Was assigned to O.S.U. Campus Mini-City Hall. He of city services. was responsible for assisting campus area residents to obtain city services. He was instrumental in helping Community Relations Field Representative the University Area Commission get off the ground and Was responsible for investigating discrimination com­ especially in coordinating the election of commission plaints filed under Columbus City Ordinance 1524-71, members. Since August 1972, the Campus Field Repre­ Section 2341.03. The following cases were acted upon: sentative position has been vacant but was periodically 1. Luke Jii vs. Columbus Coated Fabrics covered by a Field Representative for the Mt. Vernon Status: Case pending E.E.O.C. Ruling on Com­ Mini-City Hall. plainant's Exceptions to finding of fact. The Assistant Director, Equal Opportunity Admin­ 2. Daniel D. Lindsay vs. United Parcel Service istrator and each Field Representative were available Status: Conciliation Agreement signed. Complain­ throughout the year to listen to and take whatever ant's discharge record removed, awarded $500.00 action necessary to resolve problems of Columbus citi­ compensatory damages. zens who sought advice. 3. National Organization for Women and the Colum­ bus Metropolitan Area Women's Political Caucus THE DEPARTMENT IN COOPERATION vs. The Columbus Dispatch & The Citizen Journal WITH OTHER AGENCIES newspapers. Status: Public Hearing before Community Rela­ One of the integral functions of the Community Rela­ tions Commission held in abeyance pending ruling tions Department as established by City Council is to by United States Supreme Court on similar case i.e. participate in activities of private and civic organiza­ sex discrimination in classified advertising. tions concerned with promoting amicable relationships 4. Terry L. Reid vs. Federal Glass Inc. within our community. Status: Investigation proceeding. To carry out this objective, Community Relations 5. James C. Brown vs. Westinghouse Corp. Department's Staff regularly met and worked with fol­ Status: Case closed; Respondent not in jurisdictional lowing agencies and community organizations: limits of City. Boys Own Youth Shelter; Columbus Metropolitan 6. Gerty J. Kirk vs. Greyhound Post House Area Community Action Organization; Columbus Urban Status: Investigation proceeding. League; South Side Settlement; St. Stephens; East Cen­ 7. Jane A. Hamilton & Lorraine Stinson vs. Aetna Life tral Citizens Organization; Lincoln Park Civic Associa­ & Casualty Corp. tion; Hilltop Civic Council; United Community Council; Status: Conciliation agreement signed; complain­ Ohio Youth Commission; North West Human Relations; ant's discharge record removed; clerical supervisor Young Mens Christian Association; League Employment to supervise in fair and equal manner. Apprentice Program; New Dimensions Program; Wel­ fare Rights Organization; Church Women United; 8. John T. Bryant vs. Deffett Company Inc. Metropolitan Area Church Board; Plans for Progress; Status: Case closed; complainant unable to sub­ Columbus Area Development and Training School stantiate allegations. (CADATS); Columbus Board of Education; Franklin 9. Ernest K. King vs. Neil House Motor Hotel County Welfare Department; National Association for Status: Case closed; finding of no probable cause the Advancement of Colored People; Columbus Civil issued. Rights Council; Juvenile Court; Central Community 10. Christopher Jenkins vs. Columbus Coated Fabrics House; Neighborhood House; Project Out-Reach; Na­ Status: Case closed; finding of no probable cause tional Alliance of Businessmen; Youth Coordinator; issued. Neighborhood Youth Corp.; Manpower Coordinating 11. Clyde W. Johnson vs. Jaeger Machine Co. Committee; Ohio Citizens Coalition for Criminal Justice; Status: Case closed; complainant restored to posi­ Franklin County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council tion prior to investigation. and Model Cities. CITY DEPARTMENTS. COLUMBUS, OHIO. 1972 49

DIVISION OF PARKS AND FORESTRY ANNUAL REPORT —1972 In submitting the 1972 annual report of the Division Department of Recreation to become effective January of Parks and Forestry, we feel that a number of notable 1, 1973. changes and achievements have occurred during the June 26, 1972, the division's authorized strength was past year. The most significant change involved the adjusted by ordinance to be 160 full time City sanc­ combination of the Parks and Forestry operation with tioned positions and 29 Emergency Employment Act that of the Recreation Department. The combination of (federal funded) positions and 50 part time City sanc­ these two related areas resulted in the coordinated man­ tioned positions. Budget limitations were restrictive and agement and planning which is necessary to provide an prevented the division from filling all authorized posi­ efficient and effective recreation and park program. tions. During the summer season, the work force was With this same purpose in mind, the citizens of Colum­ augmented by approximately 30 Youth Corp workers. bus were asked to approve the merger of the Division The Columbus Workhouse also supplied an average of of Parks and Forestry with the Recreation Department 6 workers per week on a 5-day work week basis. under a single nine-man commission which is respon­ sible for establishing the policy direction of the com­ The Parks Concessions (Fund 0276) and Park of Roses bined resources of Recreation & Parks. The voter ap­ Trust (Fund 0286) were inoperative during most of the proval of this merger on November 7, 1972, expresses year and have been phased out. the confidence and faith which the citizens of Columbus have in this form of coordinated planning, administer­ LONG RANGE PLANNING SECTION ing and policy making. During 1972, the Division of Parks and Forestry con­ Long range planning includes those elements of plan­ tinued to implement the Capital Improvement Program ning which relate to the overall development of the park supported by 1967 and 1971 voted bond funds. Through system, including land acquisition, boundary determi­ the use of these funds, the division initiated the follow­ nation, easements, site investigations and land-use plans. ing projects: In addition, this section is responsible for liaison with other City divisions and the State Highway Department 1. The renovation of the Griggs Reservoir — Notting­ in coordinating projects involving park land; for en­ ham Launch Area. croachment investigations; for the plans and prepara­ 2. Contracts for construction zone maintenance head­ tions for the Flower and Garden Show; and for the quarters in Big Walnut Park and Big Run Park. drafting room files and records. 3. The development and construction of campsites at Major items of work for the year 1972 included the Walnut Bluffs. following: 4. The rehabilitation of lakes and the installation of 1. Riverside Parklands Project The City received one bikeways and lighting at Schiller Park and Goodale dedication of 7.7 acres on Alum Creek near Cooper Road Park. and a 100' easement 583' long on the opposite bank 5. The acquisition of various parkland throughout the from one developer. Another dedicated a strip along Metropolitan Columbus area. Alum Creek south of the downtown area amounting to 6. The continuation of development and construction 1.2 acres. Several more easements have been submitted programs at the Park of Roses and Shadeville Nursery. on preliminary plats. The difficult job has been to get Another major achievement during 1972 was the the documents, either deeds or plats, finalized and re­ initiation of the Riverfront Development Project, a corded. With the help of the City Attorney's office, a joint effort between the State of Ohio and the Recre­ good and thorough easement text has been developed ation and Parks Department. The contracts for this which should alleviate some of the shortcomings of project were awarded on December 4, 1972 and call earlier forms. for the development of a floating bandshell, an amphi­ The attempts were made to obtain funds for an theater and bike trails in the downtown area. urgently-needed watercourse study and plan. The first In an effort to keep all our parks clean and accessible failed for several reasons, after a great deal of work by to the citizens of Columbus, the parks system maintains the staff and an interested consultant. The second, an our parks on a daily basis during the peak use periods. application to the National Endowment for the Arts, In this manner, we feel that we can assure the public was submitted in December and will not be judged that our parks will be safe, sanitary and attractive. until February, 1973. We are grateful for the cooperation we have received 2. Park Acquisition Olentangy Parkway—3 small during 1972 from various community agencies, the parcels, totalling 7.044 acres, were purchased in 1972. news media and other city departments and divisions. Another 3.4 acres was given to the City by the former Without their concerned efforts, many of our goals owners of the Miller-Antrim Quarry. This brings the and objectives would not have been attained. total of lands owned to 242.76 acres, with another 26.03 With the confidence and faith of the Community acres being negotiated. serving as our initiative, the newly created Recreation and Parks Commission will attempt to provide pro­ 3. A complete list of land transactions is listed below: gressive and coordinated recreational and park plan­ ning in order to continue our current programs and to Dedications expand our services to all sectors of the city. 7.7 acres—Alum Creek (Teaford) 1.222 acres—Alum Creek (Igel) ALL CITY PARKS & PARK LANDS 3.424 acres—Olentangy Parkway RESERVOIR LAND,WATER AND STREET PARKS 5.0 acres—addition to Northcrest Park (Burgess & Acreage Summary Niple) City Parks & Park Lands (not including reser­ voir land, water or street parks) 3,587.911 TOTAL=17.344 acres Reservoir Parks & Park Lands (Griggs, Hoover, O'Shaugh.) 1,450.973 Purchases Reservoir Water Acreage 5,035.00 Street Parks 64.78 7.044 acres—Olentangy Parkway .142 acres—access lot, Big Run Park GRAND TOTAL ACREAGE 10,138.664 .140 acres—vest pocket park 11.340 acres—Hoover Reservoir on Cubbage Road ADMINISTRATION 20.859 acres—connector for Three Rivers Park to Madison Twp. river «*asement , Melvin B. Dodge, on May 1, 1972, was named Acting Superintendent of this division following the resigna-- 39.947 acres—addition to Cherrybottom Park nation of Donald P. Schmidt April 30, 1972. TOTAL=79.472 acres * On November 7, 1972, the voters approved an amend­ Deleted ment to the City Charter which provided for the 1.65 acres—lost to Highway right-of-way, Wonderland merger of the Division of Parks & Forestry with the Park 50 CITY DEPARTMENTS, COLUMBUS, OHIO, 1972

--Franklin Park Office Entrance Being Negotiated \ 43.281 acres—Parkridge Goodale Lake Renovation 5.309 acres—Easthaven Schiller Park Amphitheater 26.035 acres—Olentangy Parkway Big Walnut Parking Lot 1.033 acres-Three Rivers connector Northtowne Play Equipment 22.680 acres—Hoover Reservoir on Cubbage Road Wolfe Park Residence 2.407 acres—Three Rivers access Nottingham Drainage TOTAL=100.745 acres Walnut Bluffs Parking and Launching Ramp Two additional neighborhood park sites, Cassady- Presentation Drawings Stelzer and Norton, have been defined and are being Revenue Sharing Program worked into the plans of developers concerned with the Recreation & Parks Facilities Map areas. 64 subdivision plans have been reviewed for the Blackburn Development Zoning Division to determine if (1) existing park sites Nottingham Launching Area are affected; (2) if proposed park sites or scenic ease­ Riverfront Development ments are needed. Water and sewer line projects have, Garden Show also been reviewed to check their effect on park lands. Whetstone Park Entry The South Linden, Don Scott, Lincoln Village and Franklin Park Entrance North Perry Area Plans were also reviewed, studied in Schiller Park Development the field, and recommendations made for the Planning Olympic Grove Division. A planting plan for the Henderson Road relocation was prepared at the request of the City Engineer. Park Construction The Olentangy Trails project, a 6.7 mile hiking and biking path, was also planned and an application sub­ Building Maintenance Crew mitted to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Maybury Park wall construction for open space funding. In connection with this plan Franklin Park stockroom construction and the Riverside Program, the problem of access under Walnut Street waterline installation bridges has been pursued in meetings with state, county Whetstone Creek erosion control and city enginers and by correspondence to these as well Northtowne Park play equipment installation as federal officials, congressmen, the governor and state Shelterhouse rehabilitation, various parks legislators. Goodale Lake rehabilitation Plans were prepared for the Flower and Garden Holton Park bridge renovation Show and the Boat Show. Assistance was given in con­ Gazebo disassembly and relocation nection with the Y.M.C.A. March for Mankind and the Shadeville barn renovation Jaycess river clean-up program. Picnic table and grill installation The Current Development Section is responsible for Picnic table and bench repair, various parks the planning, design and construction of capital improve­ Construction and installation of park signs ment and force account development projects, plus the Repair of vandalized restrooms and lake lights maintenance of existing facilities. The section is divided Installation of electric facilities for the Boat Regatta into two subsections—Project Planning and Park Con­ Boiler repair and maintenance struction. Wolfe Park residence construction The Project Plannning Subsection consists of 2 land­ Special shows—installation and removal scape architects and a 3-man survey crew. The major Franklin Park office entrance construction responsibility of the project planning staff is the pre­ Groveport house renovation paration of the C.I.P. contract drawings and specifica­ tions, and supervision of construction. Preject planning Heavy Equipment Crews is also responsible for the design, engineering and sup­ Olentangy Parkway and drainage installation ervision of force account construction projects. Other Schiller Park bridge and lake demolition responsibilities include the preparation of presentation Schiller Park amphitheater construction drawings and models, and coordinating the efforts of Alum Creek sledding hill construction enginering and architectural consultants. The survey Big Run and Big Walnut maintenance complex site crew provides all the survey data needed by the land­ work scape architects in addition to staking the alignment and Whetstone and Griggs riprap installation grades for all new construction. Big Run and Olentangy Parkway hiking trail con­ The Park Construction Subsection consists of heavy struction equipment, building maintenance and roving crews. Hoover Reservoir launching ramp construction Their main responsibility is the implementation of all White Sulphur Spring kiln demolition and salvage force account projects. Roving crews are dispatched Nottingham and Big Walnut drainage installation daily for priority projects such as repair of sewer, Cherrybottom junk car removal electric and water lines. Park construction is also re­ Big Walnut parking! lot construction sponsible for construction and removal of the annual Garden, Boat and Mum Shows. FORESTRY SECTION 1972 MAJOR PROJECTS The forestry section is responsible for inspections, Project Planning trimming, removals, street tree plantings, park plant­ ings, downtown planter tubs and the municipal nur­ Contract Drawings and Specifications sery. The forestry section also sprays for the con­ Nottingham Launching Area trol of insects and diseases, watering and fertilizing of Riverfront Walkway & Development trees planted along the city streets and in our parks. Schiller Park Development We have 1 inspector who handles all calls related to Big Run & Big Walnut Maintenance Complexes street tree problems, such as sidewalk damage, traffic Park of Roses Development hazards and insects and diseased trees. This service is Landscape Development, Various Parks much in demand and public-relation-wise is very im­ Roofing, Various Parks portant. Walnut Bluffs Electrical The tree pruning and removal program is never-end­ Picnic Table Installation ing. Each tree pruned or removed is one less liability to Tennis Court Resurfacing the city. Big Walnut Lake Lighting The planting program is very popular in both the Southview Softball Diamond Lights parks and along our streets. We are encouraging more Playground Resurfacing property owners to obtain a planting permit to plant trees. With their help, the City of Columbus will be Force Account Projects more beautiful each year. Alum Creek Sledding Hill Arbor Day plantings by outside organizations are Big Run & Big Walnut Grading becoming more important each year. We will continue Franklin Park Stockroom to be a leader in this field and promote Arbor Day. CITY DEPARTMENTS. COLUMBUS. OHIO. 1972 51

Street Tree Survey In the present limited space we grow and propagate In order to devlop an effective street tree program more than 30 different varieties of annual and peren­ for the City of Columbus, a complete street tree survey nial plants. The 97,200 plants produced in 1972 were as is necessary. This survey, started February 14, 1972, is follows: providing information on varieties, number, location and 33,100 cuttings condition of existing street trees, width of streets, side­ 46,170 first pottings walks, setback, width of parkways and location of over­ 18,500 repottings head and underground utilities. 97 flats seed This information will also provide a basis for the These were annuals and perennials used in plant pro­ selection of trees to fit a definite need or location, trees duction for gardens, buildings and displays. Displays that will be regarded as assets to the city instead of were provided in the following public buildings and liabilities, also for the development of an on-going 10-20 grounds: year program. Hoover Reservoir headquarters 433 miles of streets (33%) of the City's 1,300 miles of Griggs Reservoir headquarters streets have been surveyed thus far. The following Southview Park information summarizes the area surveyed: Livingston Park Projec­ Columbus City Hall tion for Columbus Health Center Entire Whetstone Park Totals City Men's Workhouse Franklin Park floral gardens Number of trees 23,314 70,000 Columbus Airport Planting sites 25,564 110,000 Schiller Park Undesirable tree 7,834 23,500 Women's Workhouse Undesirable tree 34% 34% Westgate Park Species 134 — Columbus Zoo Requiring immediate attention 485 1,455 Woodward Memorial Park Miles surveyed 433 1,300 Columbus Park of Roses Downtown planting tubs Municipal Nursery 10 Fire Station complexes 1. Spring planting of nursery stock: Municipal Golf Courses Shade trees lined out 1-1W 77 Several school-park sites Whips, 4-5' 320 Beck Square Whips, 3-4' 75 Avenue of Flags Seedlings, 10-14" 6,800 Ohio Theater Shrubs, 2 yr. bare root 910 Several garden club plantings in beautiflcation program Hardwood cuttings 825 The Conservatory, which is one of the most popular TOTAL 9,007 cultural attractions in the City of Columbus, attracted better than 34,200 persons of all age groups during 2. Fall planting of nursery stock: 1972. We are pleased that many local and neighboring Whips, 3-4' 790 county schools include this facility in their trip plans Total amount of plant material lined out in nursery in for the purpose of viewing some of the exotic and 1972 is 9,797 plants. economically important plants from many distant lands. 3. General comments on municipal nursery for 1972: The outstanding Easter Floral Display with the tradi­ a. Spray Program tional Cross of Lilies and Christ's tomb displayed with A very important phase in good growing habits in beautiful bulbs and flowers was credited with more the nursery is to follow a good spray program for the than half of the total attendance. control of plant pests and diseases. Scale, borers, bag- worms, Japanese beetle and many other pests can de­ Landscape Crew stroy a nursery. Materials used in the municipal nursery consisted of This crew is responsible for the planting and main­ Malathion, Seven, Kelthane for mite and insect prob­ taining of many of the plants grown in the greenhouse lems, and Folpet, Phaltan for fungus control. and the municipal nursery. The work load has increased b. Fertilizing for this crew in the last five years as park area has Wise use of organic or chemical fertilizers are neces­ increased. It is heavily relied upon to construct, plant sary in growing specimen plants. All nursery stock has and water or otherwise maintain all floral displays and been fertilized twice in 1972 with 10-6-4 fertilizer. shows in which the Division of Parks and Forestry par­ If plants are not properly cared for they will not ticipates. This section was involved in each of the fol­ grow. It is very important that all proper planting lowing: methods be applied, but it is as important to have Columbus Day Parade proper spacing of plants in the nursery so they can be Mum Show mechanically cultivated and mechanical methods of Boat Show digging can be used. Spacing of plants will be deter­ Easter Floral Display mined by cultivating and digging equipment that will Conservatory Gardens be used in the nursery. This will keep the maintenance City Hall Display cost down to a minimum. Flower & Garden Show Downtown Planters Mayor's Christmas Party displays in City Hall Council HORTICULTURE SECTION Chambers This section is responsible for the cultural practices The landscape crew has planted, fed and maintained in growing and maintaining all plant materials in the all annuals, perennials, evergreens, ground covers and Columbus Park System and selected public buildings. shrubs. The following materials were used by the land­ This section has been divided into three subsections, scape crew: namely the greenhouse-conservatory; the landscape 48,320 annuals and perennials in gardens and displays; planting crew; and the Columbus Park of Roses. 2,200 pounds of plant food for fertilization; 2,840 gallons of spray as weed killer, insecticide and fungicide. Greenhouse- Conservatory This crew is responsible for the propagation of most Columbus Park of Roses of the plants used and maintained by the landscape crew. The present growing house is inadequate in size, The Columbus Park of Roses is the largest munici­ heat and ventilation. This will be corrected when the pally operated rose park in the world. A new horti­ new growing house that has been under force-account- cultural program established^ four years ago by a com­ construction might be completed in 1973. This will mittee of rosarians has worked out fine at the Park of enable us to increase our production as well as improve Roses. Since that meeting there has been a steady im­ the quality of the plants grown. provement in the planting procedures, fertilization, 52 CITY DEPARTMENTS. COLUMBUS, OHIO, 1972 spraying and general maintenance. This"improvement to conclude that adverse weather conditions resulted in the Garden and health of the plants growing there in a decrease of Patrol boat hours. However, patrolling has been recognized by the Columbus Rose Commis­ the reservoir shorelines by cruiser shows a substantial sion and the American Rose Society. Much of the credit mileage increase for this boating season. for improvements at the Garden is directly related to In 1972 the Marine and Park Police were ordered to the 3-man crew working at the garden in 1972. direct the bulk of their enforcement to the inspection The Gazebo, which was started as a project of the of all boats on City waters for the required safety gear. North Columbus Jaycees, should be completed early in Citations were issued for violations such as no life 1973. It will be the activity center for many programs jackets, cushions or fire extinguishers in boats. Again in when it is completed. __ 1972, as in 1917, there were no boat fatalities on any of About 2,000 bulbs were planted in a naturalized the City reservoirs. The major contributing factor for fashion in the ravine adjacent to the Park. Some this fantastic accomplishment reflects credit to the effi­ changes in the rose beds were completed in 1972 and cient and preventive policing by the Park Police. The new beds constructed. We surely hope to make many addition of the 3-man scuba diving team has proven more improvements in 1973, looking forward to the very successful by lessening the tremendous cost of National Convention of the American Rose Society in retrieving submerged boats, automobiles, etc. September of 1973. The area covered by the Marine and Park Police Weeds consists of: In 1972, 715 weed complaints were processed and 83 Acres lots were mowed by private contractors at $20.00 per Park area contingent to City reservoirs 2,114 hour. Twenty-five (25) lots were cut by City mainte­ City parks, approximately , 109 nance crews. The cost for mowing the lots by private Hoover Reservoir water surface acres 3,843 contractors was $3,820.00 with a $25.00 service charge O'Shaughnessy Reservoir water surface acres 829 for each lot mowed. Therefore, there will be $5,895.00 Griggs Reservoir water surface acres 363 due to the City of Columbus in 1973. This money is Lower Scioto River (1 mile) water surface acres 36 refunded to the City by placing the cost of mowing on the owner's tax duplicate through the County Auditor's TOTAL 7,294 office as an assessment for mowing their property. The perimeter of the above waters is approximately Encroachment 90 shoreline miles. Total cruiser mileage for the 9 patrol Instances wherein abutting private property owners cars utilized in this coverage is 199,121 miles. may encroach upon City-owned lands are inspected and The Marine and Park Police will continue to carry out corrected by personal and written contact. The most every assigned duty thoroughly and impartially and will common violations involve dog houses, garden plots, endeavor to enforce all rules and regulations as set cutting vistas and trash dumping. forth in Sections 919 and 921 of the Columbus City Code. This endeavor, along with the preventive enforce­ Division Inventory ment practice employed by the Patrol, will assure us An inventory of all division physical office and that the City waterways and parks will continue to be maintenance equipment and buildings in all the out­ safe as well as attractive. lying zones and reservoirs was made and completed March 15, 1972. BEAUTIFICATION COORDINATION PARK MAINTENANCE SECTION The City Beautification Coordinator visited similar offices in Chicago, Milwaukee, Dayton, Wheeling, St. The maintenance section of the division is divided Louis, Amarillo, Tucson and Oakland to learn about geographically into 8 zones and 3 reservoir areas. We function, staff and programs. The 1972 Kiwanis Kleen- realigned the zone boundaries to provide better work Up Campaign was coordinated by this office. Several load balance and to allow for the addition of newly garden clubs and area residents conducted neighbor­ purchased park areas for the creation of the new hood beautification projects with the assistance of the Alum Creek zone. Coordinator. Separate clean-up campaigns were pro­ This section has the responsibility for keeping clean, vided with bags and other materials during the year. safe and attractive all major park lands and street parks The local part of the National Pitch-In program was totalling over 10,000 acres of land and water. assumed by this office in August, 1972. Pitch-In Clubs were organized and participated in painting barrels for MARINE AND PARK POLICE parks, building a float for the Columbus Day Parade and taking part in the Walk-For-Mankind — all coordi­ The Marine and Park Police are charged with the nated by this office. responsibility of protecting life and property and pre­ serving the peace throughout the entire park system and During this period severed organizational programs all waterways and reservoirs within the jurisdiction of directed toward the establishment of a Garden Center the City of Columbus. To accomplish this requires a were prepared. A major revenue-sharing proposal along 24-hour, 7-day-a-week surveillance, patrolling by both the same lines was prepared. At the request of the Ohio boat and cruiser. This total coverage is necessary due EPA and the Waste-Watchers, the City's first Christmas to the hazards inherent in large bodies of water and Tree Recycling program was coordinated and completed. the volume of usage of these areas by fishermen, pic­ Beginning in October 1972 plans were formulated nickers, skiers, sail boaters and pleasure boaters. for an expanded Environmental Improvement activity A successful effort has been made to upgrade the which later became known as the BEE Program or academic status of the men in the Marine and Park Better Environment for Everyone. Development has Police Division. This has been accomplished to a great required almost weekly meetings and daily contacts. degree by the Patrol's completion of the "Ohio Peace Target dates were set for April 23-May 4, 1973. Officers Training Program" as required by the Attorney The Coordinator served as a consultant on the 1973 General's Office, State of Ohio. Periodic in-service train­ Garden Show participation and worked with the Coop­ ing programs are held each year which includes review erative Extension Service and a major garden club on of all enforcement laws; state and city watercraft laws; a tree planting project. He assisted with the develop­ watercraft operation; watercraft safety; land-watercraft ment and presentation of a comprehensive street tree rescue; advanced first aid and public relations. planting and maintenance proposal. He performed liai­ The 1972 boating season can be recorded as unusually son functions between various City departments and wet with constant high waters and on many occasions divisions with regard to tree planting, trash removal, too cold for watercraft recreation. It is also reasonable planning and development. n M. Van Heyde CITY CIERK

ANNUAL REPORT, 1972

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

INDEX

General Administration X

Neighborhood Youth Corps 2

Division of Traffic Engineering and Parking 3

Division of Fire 6

Division of Police (Activities Summary) 13

Division of Communications 15

Division of Air Pollution Control 15

Division of Workhouse 18

Division of Weights and Measures 20

Division of Building Regulation 21

THE CITY BULLETIN Official-Publication of the City of Columbus Published weekly under authority of the City Charter and direction of the City Clerk. Contains official report of proceedings of council, ordinances passed and resolutions adopted; civil service notes and announcements of examinations; LUMBUS, OHIO advertisements for bids; details pertaining to official actions of all city departments. Subscription by mail, $5.00 a Year in advance. Second-Class Postage Paid at Columbus, Ohio HELEN M. VAN HEYDE City Clerk Telephone 461-7M6 * DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, COLUMBUS, OHIO, 1972

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION ANNUAL REPORT —1972 The Department of Public Safety is comprised of the employees are all on the payroll of the Police De- following Divisions: Air Pollution Control, Building partment. Regulations, Communications, Fire, Police, Traffic Engi- The following is a list of licenses and permits issued neering, Weights and Measures, and the Workhouse. during 1972: Administration was staffed by a Director, Assistant Licenses Issued Director, Administrative Secretary, two steno clerks and Buy and Sell Weapons 36 a part-time Administrative Analyst Trainee. Dancehall 98 Taxicab Drivers License 1526 Actual Expenditures for 1972 Contractor's, Home Improvement 1199 Code Tow Truck Owners 152 Numbers Major Codes Amount Tow Truck Operators 483 100 Personal Services $62,975.61 Permits Issued 200 Operating Expenses — Supplies 827.63 Purchase Weapons 478 300 Operating Expenses — Services 5,331.16 Barricade & Occupancy 494 600 Outlay for Fixed Assets 567.00 Burning 18 900 Refunds for Return of Discharge Firearms 0 Special Police Badges 140.00 Block Party 0 j Parade 39 Total $69,841.00 Oversize" ZZ___ II ~.I " .. 4 ,. ,. „ Ride Front Seat Taxi . 16 The License Bureau operates under the direction of Sound Permit 56 the Director of Public Safety. Licenses and permits are Fjre Hydrant 85 issued over the Director's signature. Explosives 13 This Bureau is staffed with a Police Sergeant, 2 The License Bureau generated an income of $44,717.00 Patrolmen, a Typist Clerk and a Typist Aide. These from issuance of these licenses and permits during 1972. NEIGHBORHOOD YOUTH CORPS ANNUAL REPORT —1972 1972 IN REVIEW Summer Youth Transportation Grant which the city received. The year 1972 marked another successful City of Columbus Neighborhood Youth Corps Program. Past and Future Value In-School Program The only real change in the Columbus Neighborhood For the first time since the inception of the Neighbor­ Youth Corps was its relocation from its office at 293 hood Youth Corps Program in Columbus in 1967 the East Long Stret to new headquarters at 425 West Rich Out-of-School (NYC II) and the In-School Programs Street. were operated under separate administrations. 1972 was The Columbus Neighborhood Youth Corps will con­ a period of transition as this division meant consider­ tinue to break down some of the barriers that cause the ably less administrative money which resulted in an ugly fangs of poverty to engulf so many young people austerity program. In spite of this handicap the pro­ who are the unfortunate victims of the ills of society. gram continued to offer valuable assistance to over 350 This job may seem insurmountable, but step-by-step young people who were attending full-time day school. advances are made and the community responds to In order to maintain five satellite offices it was neces­ changes that are essential to overcome some of the sary to continue to fund one of the staff members with deep-seated roots of poverty. Emergency Employment Act Funds. A receptive City Administration is essential. Fortu­ 1972 also found an expansion of the Vocational Ex­ nately the needs of this program are recognized and ploration in the Private Sector (VEPS) program. This attended to when necessary. The Columbus Board of was originally intended to be a one year pilot program. Education has continued to express its concern by The City of Columbus was one of the eight of fourteen excellent cooperation. The Columbus Business and In­ surviving projects after the initial year and therefore dustrial communities continue to give support which was refunded with 35 additional slots. This marked the entails more than just verbal endorsement. first increase, from 296 to 331, the Columbus NYC has The Regional office of the U.S. Department of Labor received in the past 5 years. A supplemental grant was has been of great value in rendering assistance due to received from the U.S. Department of Labor in order to the expertise of its personnel in dealing with adminis­ continue a working relationship with the Columbus trative concerns. This type of cooperation is essential if Board of Education and to hire a VEPS Coordinator Manpower Administration programs are to succeed. for the NYC Staff. With the continued outstanding support of all seg­ The 1972 Graduating Seniors Recognition Luncheon ments of the community, the battle will continue to be found 54 NYC graduates being recognized for complet­ waged and low-income young people will continue to ing their high school education. The highlight of this benefit from participation in The Columbus Neighbor­ program was the speaker on behalf of the Graduating hood Youth Corps. Class who was an enrollee from the Ohio School for the The results of the National Election could have a defi­ Blind. Twenty-six of the 54 graduates were to enter nite bearing on the future of the Columbus NYC. Early college or technical schools for additional training. indications lead one to believe that local communities will be more directly involved in determining the Summer Program destiny of programs such as NYC. A positive commit­ For the third consecutive year the NYC Summer ment to programs such as this is necessary for survival. Program set new records for enrollment. Over 1800 young people worked under the auspices of this City- Requirements for Participation in the Program Directed Project. Major employees for the summer In-School Program: workers were the Columbus Recreation Department, a. Minimum age — 14 years. Parks and Forestry, the Columbus Board of Education b. Enrollees in and attending Day School. and the Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority. c. Family meets Federal guidelines of Poverty Index. Once again the NYC Program was instrumental in d. Academic, personal or family problems. bringing a $132,000.00 Recreation Support Program (RSP) into the City of Columbus. This money allowed Services Provided Enrollees the Recreation Department the opportunity of expand­ a. Placed in a part-time job. ing its programs in certain designated areas. In addition b. Employability/skills orientation and supervision. to this grant the NYC program also benefited from a c. On-going counseling.

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d. Assistance with college of job placement upon Total Hours of Service to the Community graduation. In-School 105,932 e. Arrange for a physical examination. Summer 427,050 f. Referral service to other agencies. Total 532,982 g. Help to remain in school. Total Funds Brought Into the Community by NYC Enrollment Regular In-School $333,720.00 M.D.T.A. (Summer) 4,000.00 Total No. of Trainees In-School Summer Regular Summer 662,140.00 Enrolled in NYC Trainees Trainees i 2325 398 1927 Total Funds $998,860.00 DIVISION OF TRAFFIC ENGINEERING AND PARKING ANNUAL REPORT —1972 With continued growth of the City area to over 150 patterns. Construction projects are inspected to insure square miles during 1972, the Division's responsibility that all signal equipment is installed properly and ac­ for efficiently moving people and goods with safety on cording to plans. city streets has increased again. Many programs within In 1972 preliminary plans and specifications for the the Division of Traffic Engineering have been expanded replacement of the downtown signal system were com­ during 1972 to meet this challenge. pleted and submitted to the State of Ohio for approval. Thirty-two new signals were installed and approxi­ The proposed system will be controlled by a digital mately 77 additional signals were modernized to meet computer, and will be more responsive to traffic changes the new Federal Standards for Signal Installations. than the present system. Approximately 2910 new traffic signs were installed The Freeway Section is beginning to develop a traffic throughout the city and approximately 1850 lane miles surveillance and control system for Columbus' freeway of pavement marking were installed. The Planning Sec­ network. In cooperation with State and Federal agen­ tion of the Division reviewed over 400 variances and cies, a consulting engineering firm was employed to zoning applications and processed nearly 420 building study and make recommendations for the north, east, and parking lot plans. and innerbelt freeways. This study should be completed During 1972 major emphasis was given to improving in the Spring of 1973. There was continued study of the parking and traffic circulation in downtown Columbus. experimental ramp metering system that was installed Plans and specifications were prepared under the Fed­ in 1971. This system has caused a reduction of merge eral Aid TOPICS Program for a new computer-con­ accidents at the three ramps where it was installed. trolled downtown Traffic Signal System. This system The Systems Engineering Section is also responsible should be under construction in 1973. We also helped initiate a comprehensive downtown parking and traffic for the purchasing of the equipment used by the Signal circulation study being done by DeLeuw, Cather and Maintenance and Construction crews. It prepares the Company. This $150,000 contract will be completed in specifications that are needed and tests and evaluates mid-1973. all equipment for its effectiveness and desirability. We in the Division of Traffic Engineering wish to New Installations thank the City Administration and Council for their In 1972, 32 new traffic signals were installed at inter­ continued support during 1972 and look forward to a sections which met or exceeded the minimum signal year of continuing progress. We pledge our continued warrants. These intersections generally have high ve­ cooperation and support for the year ahead. hicle and pedestrian volumes and a relatively high During the past 41 years the Division of Traffic Engi­ number of accidents correctable by a traffic signal. All neering has accepted its responsibility in serving the new traffic signal installations are designed to meet the citizens of Columbus by continually improving traffic state requirement that: "There shall be a minimum of conditions for the safe movement of vehicles and pedes­ two vehicular faces visible to traffic on each approach trians and goods. The expanding area of over 150 square to a signalized intersection." 14 new signals installed on miles and network of streets for approximately 1350 contract. 18 new signals installed by City Crews. miles requires continual surveillance for installation of proper traffic signals, traffic signs and pavement Revised Installations markings. To improve traffic operations and to increase public Continuous traffic studies and surveys of traffic move­ safety, 77 intersections had minor revisions in 1972. ment are conducted at public request and routine inves­ These improvements ranged from the addition of pedes­ tigations are conducted in order to develop methods for trian signals to the installation of new controllers and improvement of traffic flow. Every request received a change in signal phasing. Coordination systems were from the public is investigated and a reply made, either installed along Morse Road and on Hamilton Road and by personal contact, mail or phone. Work orders are Refugee Road, around Eastland shopping center. Before issued to our Traffic Maintenance Shop to correct the and after studies on Morse Road show a 56% decrease problems uncovered by these traffic studies. In addition, in Total Stop Time for eastbound traffic, and a 70% new land development and building construction is decrease for westbound. Twenty (20) signals are coordi­ being reviewed and integrated into the transportation nated in these two systems. network. For the past five (5) years the Division has main­ Traffic problems in the downtown area are being at­ tained a program to update existing traffic signals to tacked from two directions. Contract plans are now meet new State and Federal standards. At the end of being drawn to install a complete new traffic control 1972, 89% of Columbus' traffic signals met standards and signal system for downtown. Also a comprehensive that will be mandatory in 1976. In 1972, the following study of downtown parking and traffic circulation was forty-six (46) intersections had major revisions to meet begun in 1972 and is to be completed by mid-1973. these new standards. The Engineering Section changed its name to the Systems Engineering Section in 1972, as it subdivided Signals Removed itself into the Signal System and the Freeway System. In 1972, the Division removed 3 signals. This was a result of the section becoming more active 1. Marion Road at Shenango Corporation in the area of freeway control and surveillance. 2. Mound Street at Seymour Street The Signal Section is in charge of the design and 3. High Street at Markison Avenue installation of traffic signals, and of signs and markings that are related to traffic signals. The section makes School Flashers signal justification studies and reports, school crossing In 1972, 20 mph school flashers were installed at the studies, and investigates the operation of intersections following schools: ^ , and streets with regard to traffic signals. This includes 1. Beaumont School ' v the continual review of signal timings, and timing revi­ 2. Michigan Avenue School sions that are needed to adjust to a change in traffic 3. Willis Park School DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, COLUMBUS, OHIO, 1972

4. Edwards Elementary, School ., Parking. The primary benefits of Parking Meters are: 5. St. Mathias School V 1) Aid police officers in enforcement of time limits, 6. Oakmont School (Flashing crosswalk sign) the meter is largely self-enforcing. 2) Develop rapid turn-over in parking space use. 3) More orderly parking OPERATIONS SECTION due to established parking spaces. Special Events There were 2,385 meters in service at the end of The Special Events Calendar of 1972 was to have 1972. These meters took in $375,499.90 total revenue. tested our resources on Sunday, September 3, when the Ohio State Fair and a football game in Ohio Stadium Downtown Parking and Traffic Circulation Study occurred simultaneously. Advance route planning and The Transportation Planning Section is participating cool, damp weather reduced Fair crowds, and the sepa­ in developing and directing a contract with the firm of rated routes handled the traffic well. The anticipation DeLeuw, Cather and Company for a comprehensive of the immense problem, as well as police manpower study of downtown parking and traffic circulation. This needs, has resulted in the 1973 football game being $150,000 study is being jointly funded and administered re-scheduled to a date before the Fair. by the City of Columbus, the Ohio Building Authority, the Convention Center Building Commission and the Shop and Equipment Improvements Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission. The study, Section personnel designed and directed construction which began last August and will conclude in June, of an equipment shelter, added on the north side of the 1973, is being coordinated with overall downtown plan­ Maintenance Shop. This allows equipment to be kept ning efforts of the Department of Developments and the free of ice and snow, and paint vehicles to be parked Vincent Ponte planning team. The results of this study so that loads will stay dry overnight. are vitally needed to guide this Division's off-street During the Winter of 1971-72, the 1964 Wald Nite- parking policies and programs. Liner was modified to carry paint in 200 gallon tanks, instead of 25 gallon drums. This proved to be a safer, Zoning and Variance Cases more efficient operation. All proposed land developments and changes in land use within the City are reviewed to evaluate the impact Paint Program of the proposed use on the surrounding street network. The modified Nite-Liner, along with the new 1971 Studies are made of those uses which may adversely Kelly-Creswell striper, enabled the Division to paint affect the nearby traffic flow, and results are presented 1850 miles of lines on City streets, in a year of bad to the Development Commission and the Board of Zon­ weather. The previous year's total was 500 miles less. ing Adjustment. This Section has evaluated approxi­ mately 210 proposed rezoning cases and 210 requests School Programs to vary from the city zoning code during 1972. Safe-Way-To-School programs were started at all 26 parochial elementary schools. Sixteen have been com­ Building and Parking Lot Plans pleted. A few of the earlier public school programs A major responsibility of the Transportation Plan­ were updated to reflect new school boundaries or ning Section is the review of building plans for con­ changes in the street system. formance of parking lots and driveways to City Codes. The location and number of curb cuts are checked for New Manual Compliance sight distance, turning radius, and other critical traffic 1972 was the year that state and local governments elements to minimize traffic accident potential and were required to convert to new Federal standards for congestion. Approximately 420 building plans and park­ pavement markings; City streets now reflect that change. ing lot plans were reviewed in 1972, including sites Signing changes must be completed by 1975. To that for the Borden Building and Motorist Mutual Parking end, all YIELD and DO NOT ENTER signs have been Garage. replaced, and the school series signs and turn restric­ tion changes are under way. New freeway MERGE signs Thoroughfare Ordinance also meet the new standard. Progress continued toward the replacement of the 1966 Interim Thoroughfare Plan with one which more Counts and Investigations— clearly reflects the city's needs. Close cooperation was The investigative staff, using five men full time and maintained with the Department of Development and one part-time, checked 1235 complaints from the general the City Engineer's office. It is anticipated that the new public and set automatic counters at 415 locations. In plan will be submitted in ordinance form to City Coun­ addition, Section personnel counted turning movements cil, early in 1973. at 200 intersections during morning and evening peak hours. Interstate Signs Enforcement of the Interstate Sign Code (cc-2106) took One Way Streets on a new dimension in 1972. In addition to the review Two sets of one-way street systems were established and approval for the erection of 21 signs, 28 existing in the University area, one on the Near East Side, and signs were cited as being either too large or improp­ one Downtown. Other conversions were used as cor­ erly worded. It is anticipated that this project will be rective measures on smaller projects to bring the 1972 continued next year. total to 24 new one-way sections, and one conversion from one-way to two-way. Topics Program TOPICS is a Federal Aid program for improvements General Sign Operations to urban traffic problems. The Transportation Planning Sign operations, including removal, replacement, re­ Section is coordinating this project with Division of pair, and installations, totaled 15,711 in 1972, represent­ Engineering and Construction, the State Division of ing an increase of 965 over the previous year 1971. In Highways and the Federal Highway Administration. that same period, the net increase in signs on the During 1972 the City entered into an agreement with streets (installations less removals) slowed from 2866 the State to do 14 TOPICS projects under a new pro­ to 1071. This indicates an emphasis on maintenance cedure. This procedure was designed to eliminate red and an attempt to stem the proliferation of signs. tape at the Federal and State level. Five of these 14 projects are now under construction and plans for most Freeway Sign Upgrading of the remaining 9 projects are complete. Section engineers, in meeting with State and Federal The plans for the downtown signal system are nearly representatives, have secured permission and Federal finished and the Division expects to place this project monies to convert signing on the North Freeway to under contract in 1973. the simpler sequential system. Similar assurances have been obtained for parts of the East Freeway, with Subdivision Review negotiations still open on the remainder. The Section reviews all land subdivisions to insure proper street layout and access. Some 82 subdivision Parking Meters plats were reviewed during 1972 with major emphasis Parking meters properly installed and enforced serve being placed on control of access to adjacent arterial a very useful function in regulating curb and Off-Street streets. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, COLUMBUS, OHIO, 1972

Construction Design Review 1972. In cooperation with a consulting firm employed Over 353 separate construction plans (streets, water by the State of Ohio, we furnished comments regard­ lines, sewers) were reviewed for adequate traffic control ing a proposed new statewide Standard Traffic Collision standards. This is a slight increase over the 330 plans Report Form. The Section also participated with other processed in 1971. consulting firms studying pedestrian problems and free­ way lane-drop conditions. This participation involved Accident Records and Studies providing accident summaries and traffic volume infor­ The Transportation Planning Section is in charge of mation for analysis. preparing and maintaining accident statistics and rec­ We worked closely with the Department of Develop­ ords used by the other sections of this Division. Over ment to prepare the transportation portion of several 130,000 traffic accident reports are maintained in our "Area Plans". These are master plans for small areas files and available to the public. of the City. Collision diagrams and accident summaries are essen­ Access control and trip generation studies were con­ tial in preparing accurate analyses of intersection defi­ ducted at several major land developments during 1972, ciencies. Other data, including current monthly accident including College Avenue at Petzinger Road; Hilliard- data, summaries of various accident categories, and Rome Road; Cleveland Avenue; McNaughton Road; projections of yearly fatal, property damage, and per­ Olentangy River Road and Georgesville Road. sonal injury accidents are compiled for use by this and We coordinated the Capital Improvements Program, other divisions of the City. Computer processing of 1973-78 for the Division. The eight projects approved accident data continued to be of great importance to by City Council will cost an estimated $19.8 million, the Planning Section with refinements in existing pro­ and include such major items as a new downtown grams to provide more accurate and more readily avail­ traffic signal system, electronic surveillance and ramp able accident data. metering system for the freeways, a convention center parking facility, expansion of the Long Street parking Special Studies garage, a new parking structure at Mound and Third Several areas of interest to the Traffic Engineer were Street and several new fringe parking lots in conjunc­ explored by the Transportation Planning Section in tion with mass transit.

FINANCIAL REPORT OF THE DIVISION OF TRAFFIC 680 TRAFFIC LIGHTS AND STREET MARKINGS 1972

1971 1972 Transfer Transfer Carry Over Code Carry Over Appropriation In Out Total To 1973 Disbursements Balance 100 $1,248,070.00 2,846.47 $1,250,916.46 $ 17,003.81 $1,211,104.43 $ 22,808.23 200 $ 63,614.99 236,552.00 79,000.00 379,166.99 113,689.70 259,198.86 6,278.43 300 18,755.76 280,626.00 299,381.76 40,899.54 218,343.92 40,138.30 600 72,826.77 377,985.00 79,000.00 371,811.77 161,668.57 209,516.33 626.87 TOT. $155,197.52 $2,143,233.00 $ 81,846.47 $ 79,000.00 $2,301,276.99 $ 333,261.62 $1,898,163.54 $ 69,851.83

FINANCIAL REPORT OF THE DIVISION OF TRAFFIC ENGINEERING (480) GENERAL FUND PARKING METERS 1972 1971 1972 Transfer Transfer Carry Over Code Carry Over Appropriation In Out Total To 1973 Disbursements Balance 100 $ $113,281.00 $ 247.50 $8,094.00 $105,434.50 $ $ 90,561.08 $ 14,873.42 200 1,305.08 6,392.00 400.00 8,097.08 2,340.15 5,631.85 125.08 300 731.00 10,477.00 400.00 10,808.00 1,553.98 9,110.82 143.20 500 100.00 100.00 50.00 50.00 TOT. $2,036.08 $130,250.00 $ 647.50 $8,494.00 $124,439.58 $ 3,894.13 $105,353.75 $ 15,191.70

OFF STREET PARKING FACILITY COMPARATIVE RECEIPTS, DISBURSEMENTS AND BALANCES Receipts 1972 1971 1970 Parking Fees, Transient $112,115.99 $112,470.97 $111,264.75 Parking Fees, Monthly 103,225.00 106,262.09 94,447.50 Vending Machine Commissions 188.97 261.06 298.60 Miscellaneous Receipts —0— —0— 42.43 Prior Years Reimbursement —0— —0— 99.60 TOTAL RECEIPTS 1 $215,529.96 $218,994.12 $206,147.88 Disbursements Salaries & Wages :"" $ 83,553.00 $ 91,318.43 92,187.24 Employees Insurance 3,281.04 2,452.89 2,563.81 Employer's Share—Pensions . 6,244.96 7,331.93 7,637.67 Workmen's Compensation 1,547.85 1,156.95 1,199.49 Sub-Total, Personal Services Expense $ 94,626.85 $102,260.20 $103,588.21 Supplies 514.86 2,126.47 929.62 Utilities 9,803.92 7,416.08 7,080.84 Taxes 16,860.32 * 18,033.28 17,586.11 Interest ,-_-— - 8,043.75 ' v 8,775.00 9,425.00 Pro-Rata Share Admin. Exp. 11,431.06 6,181.45 5,737.98 Maintenance Services-Building 976.02 2,663.67 5,045.60 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, COLUMBUS. OHIO, 1972

Disbursements 1972 1971 1970 Maintenance Service^-Equip> —--£-- 2,640.31 517.54 898.52 Damage Claims .— 429.10 178.20 557.66 Other Expense 10,975.38 798.28 4,230.56 Capital Outlay—Building 1,595.00 —0— Capital Outlay—Equip. 942.50 —0— 190.00 To Sinking Fund Trustees—Principal 25,000.00 20,000.00 20,000.00 Refund—Misc. Receipts —0— —0— TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS $180,244.07 $170,545.17 $175,270.10

CASH BALANCE, Dec. 31 $199,704.29 $164,418.40 $115,969.45 55,318.03 2,685.85 2,491.45 Less Outstanding Orders — $144,386.26 $161,732.55 $113,478.00 UNENCUMBERED CASH, Dec. 31 —

DEPRECIATION (Memo Only) $ 18,999.47 $ 18,999.47 $ 18,967.57 2,023.36 1,991.94 1,991.94 Building Equipment — — $ 21,022.83 $ 20,991.41 $ 20,959.51 TOTAL DIVISION OF FIRE ANNUAL REPORT—1972 The Federal Emergency Employment Act allowed the 10. Field test new large diameter hose with the Division to hire eight employees. These employees have view toward Division wide application. been fully integrated and have helped to reduce the 11. Utilization of the State Intergovernmental Per­ Division's civilian personnel shortage. sonnel Act for training purposes to the fullest The Federal Revenue Sharing Program allowed the extent possible. Division of Fire to plan an apparatus replacement pro­ 12. Installation of up to three (3) skid loads on scamp­ gram that over a period of five years will replace all ers for fighting grass fires, highway fires, etc. of the Division's older apparatus. In addition several pieces of specialized apparatus will be purchased. 13. Installation of an Apparatus and Vehicle Status The above listed points are only a few of the accom­ Board in the Fire Alarm Office. plishments of the Division of Fire during 1972. A full 14. The rewriting of the City of Columbus Fire accounting of activity is contained within this Annual Codes to conform fully with State of Ohio Fire Report. Codes. The following list covers the objectives of the Divi­ 15. The implementation of the Bureau of Standards sion during 1973. These projects are not necessarily Manpower Utilization Study on approval of funds listed in order of priority but are planned for completion by the federal government. during 1973 as financing and manpower become avail­ 16. The implementation of county-wide emergency able. medical service program on approval of funds 1. Upon approval of Revenue Sharing funds, pur­ by the federal government. chase of the following apparatus and equipment: 17. Begin decentralization of Fire Prevention Bureau 5 Squrt Articulated Boom Water Towers by shifting inspection programs from the Fire 1000 GPM Engine (pumper) Prevention Bureau to Operations. 100' Aerial Ladder truck 18. Begin construction of Fire Station #26 at 5333 Tank Wagon Feder Road. Hose Reel Truck Diesel powered tractors for Aerial Ladders 19. Purchase ground for relocation of Fire Station Diesel engines to replace obsolete gas units #4 in the Refugee Road and Winchester Pike Through the 1973 Capital Improvements Program, area. Hiring of an architect for designing station. purchase the following apparatus: 20. Completion of one bay addition to Fire Station 4 Heavy Rescue Trucks 14 at 1716 Parsons Avenue and the placement of 3 1000 GPM Engines (pumpers) an Aerial Ladder in this station. 1 100' Aerial Ladder truck 21. Implementation of a personnel reorganization of The hiring of 39 additional uniformed personnel. the Maintenance Shop including defining of job 3. duties and responsibilities and cross-training of 4. Implementation of a civilian hiring program be­ ginning in 1973 by retaining valuable positions supervisory personnel. now held by EEA employees. 22. Implementation of a Card File System for Pre­ In succeeding years will begin to place qualified vention Maintenance Program and repairs in the civil servants in key 40-hour positions to gain Maintenance Section of the Division of Fire. needed expertise in the administrative area. Uni­ 23. The completion of renovation of the Maintenance formed personnel may be returned to Operations Section offices. as new installations open or as replacements due 24. The development of and implementation of an to retirement. Officer Training Program and an In-Service 5. Complete the rewriting of the Division of Fire Training Program including In-Service Instructor Rules, Policies and Procedures Manual. Training Programs. 6. Edit the Emergency Action Guide and distribute 25. The updating of the Training Manual and divi­ it to all uniformed personnel. sional training materials. Implementation of training using the Fireground During 1972 two new High Trauma (Medic) units Procedures Manual. were placed in service. Three units are now in service Upgrading of radio equipment as recommended with more to be added during 1973. by the Superintendent of the Communications Division of the City of Columbus. Fire Station 5 on McNaughten Rd. opened late in Conversion of one (1) Squad to a Trauma Unit 1972 to serve the far East side. by utilizing a new vehicle donated by the Tele­ A one bay addition to Fire Station 14 was begun in phone Pioneers of America and by adding one 1972 and when completed will house an aerial ladder (1) additional man to each operational unit. for protection of the South side. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, COLUMBUS, OHIO, 1972

Land was purchased on Feder Road for Fire Station Ninety-four (94) adults and two hundred eighty-three 26. Construction is to begin in 1973. (283) juveniles were apprehended for offenses which in­ Three new 1000 GPM Fire Engines were ordered dur­ cluded arson and related felonies, city ordinance viola­ ing 1972 for delivery in 1973. tions and false alarms. Careless fire violations (2515.01) which totaled 64 OPERATIONS BUREAU resulted in sentences totaling 682 days, $3,195.00 in fines During 1972 emphasis was placed on running districts and I8Y2 years of probation. and testing was developed to measure all personnel's Twenty-two (22) arrests were made on arson and re­ level of knowledge of their districts. lated felonies along with 37 apprehensions for false Two new medic units were put into service bringing alarms. the total to three. There were 81 citations issued for 1972, 48 of which A multi-media first aid course and a special cardio­ were paid within the allotted time; 4 were nolle pros, 5 pulmonary Resuscitation course were given to all mem­ were voided and 24 were summoned into court. The bers of Operations. fines totaled $804.00. Three groups of men were given intensive Cardio­ Fire fatalities for 1972 totaled 8 adults and 5 children. vascular training qualifying them for Medic service. Personnel from the Arson Squad were instructors for The Division of Fire began implementation of the new fire recruits, in-service training for both the Fire Fireground Procedure Manual. Although this manual and Police Departments, as well as presenting numerous does not officially take effect until 1973, a transitional talks to civic groups. program in 1972 was handled successfully by the Opera­ Bureau 21 (24-hour fire investigator) responded to tions Bureau. With the advent of walkie-talkies on each 970 alarms of fire, 39 fire bomb runs, made 136 CO piece of apparatus, the foundation laid in 1972 should checks along with 1,017 miscellaneous runs. result in many years of excellent service. Additional manpower brought the companies up to Hospitals, Nursing Homes and Child Care their prescribed strength benefiting both the Operations A total of 435 inspections were made in these facilities Bureau and the citizens of Columbus. and 214 hazards were corrected. Assistance was given in An added dimension was given to the Division in the updating fire and evacuation plans and conducting fire area of community relations. Some members of Opera­ drills. Also 50 fire extinguisher demonstrations and in- tions have been trained to conduct fire safety talks to service training programs were presented to hospital various groups in the community. Numerous groups and nursing home employees. utilized the services of these men during 1972. St. Rita's extended their sprinkler system to where Regular weekly staff meetings were held to keep all they now have total coverage in the nursing home. personnel abreast of the many changes occurring within Flammable Liquids the Division of Fire and the City of Columbus. Total Inspections 1165 FIRE PREVENTION BUREAU Schools Public Education Office O.K. building inspections 333 Public Educational Programs: Complaint inspections 169 Elementary School 115 Reinspections 110 Junior High School 40 Total for 1972 612 High School 12 Hazards found 221 Industrial-Mercantile-Institutional 55 Hazards corrected 184 Civic Organizations 42 Miscellaneous 187 Safety Meetings: Two hundred twenty-seven (227) buildings were sub­ Chamber of Commerce Safety Council 30 ject to inspection this year, comprising the Columbus C.O.F.P.A. 5 Public and parochial systems, private and institutional Spring Cleanup 10 schools. The increase from last year includes five build­ Check Your Chimney 2 ings annexed from Mifflin Township. Approximately Holiday Safety 10 109,245 students were enrolled in the public, and 6,642 Fire Prevention Week 25 in the parochial system. Six school systems were in­ News Media: volved, being within the corporate boundary of Colum­ Public Information News Release 37 bus. At least 88 % of the buildings were in use during Television: the summer months for recreational and educational Personal Interviews 57 programs. Special Programs 4 Emergency evacuation drills were supervised from Editorials 2 each school during each term period. The revisions of Newspaper: fire drills made last year in the junior and senior high Standard Articles 145 schools proved to be satisfactory. Special Programs 4 Fire fighting companies from the Neil Avenue School Editorials 2 for Handicapped Children district have participated in Literature Distributed: (pieces) 30,000 drills at the school and have demonstrated that fire de­ Exhibits and Displays partment operations have lessened the concern of ade­ Commercial Shows 6 quate removal of students from the building. Displays 102 150 meetings with principals and school staffs and Special Projects Coordinated: 12 meetings with school boards were held to discuss Firefighter of the Month and clarify fire regulations pertaining to their particular Firefighter of the Day— buildings. Close contact with the Art Impact Programs WRFD Radio being piloted in several schools has continued to guar­ Spring Cleanup antee that safety and fire prevention are being main­ Fire Prevention Week tained. Holiday Safety Personal contact with school architects was continued. Secret Santa Following an extensive fire damage at Hilltonia Junior Columbus Day Parade High-School, a thirty day period of supervision was con­ Check Your Chimney Week ducted during the time repairs and remodeling were Industrial Fire Brigade Organization completed. Meetings were attended with construction contractors regarding new and remodeling programs. Fire Investigations Discussions were held with the administration depart­ One thousand and thirty-five (1,035) investigations ment heads to reach agreements on methods for pro­ were conducted and the following determinations were posed changes. made: The poll taken to appraise the extent of the problem Incendiary 509 of voting machine stooge in the schools revealed that Accidental 289 vast changes were necessary. The information was com- Undetermined 27 " piled and sent "to the Columbus Board of Elections. False Alarms 102 While not completely satisfactory at the present, the City Ord. Violations ^__108 situation has improved. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, COLUMBUS, OHIO, 1972

The schools continue tq use their own fireproofing Schools taught—23 (Columbus Police, Treasury process on all drapery materials used. Before rugs may Dept., State Highway Patrol, various fire de­ be installed, the manufacturer's specifications showing partments) that they are Class B or better is required. Schools attended—3 men to Redstone Arsenal Compactors which were tested have proved quite suc­ Conferences instructed—1 National Bomb Data cessful. It is anticipated that as incinerators need repair Center, Atlanta, Georgia or replacement they will be replaced by compactors. Bomb Squad personnel served on 24-hour call Computerization of extinguishers has been satisfact­ at no extra charge to the city. ory, guaranteeing that all extinguishers are in working Number of acquaintance inspections by condition at all times. engine houses 6,406 Cooperative planning between the Fire Prevention Number of sprinkler and standpipe Bureau and the Board of Education Maintenance De­ inspections by engine houses : 1,215 partment has resulted in the successful installation of Hazards found by the engine companies 958 false alarm cover boxes, greatly reducing the number of Hazards corrected by the engine companies 200 false alarms from once high-incidence buildings. Total hours on acquaintance inspections—6,849 Number of home inspection by engine Hotels and Motels companies 9,308 57 fire brigades were set up in hotels and 26 fire Total hazards found on home inspections __ 5,163 evacuation plans were set up for others. Total hours on home inspections 2,137 The YWCA began installation of fire doors and door Total number of visitors to engine houses closers on all guest rooms. (2,116 in the month of October during In addition, the Broad Towers on East Broad Street Fire Prevention Week) 8,106 is reopening and conforms to all new fire regulations. During the week of 11-13 to 11-17-72, a CO survey There were a total of 507 inspections: was conducted by the Division of Housing Inspection O.K. Inspections 37 with the help of eight inspectors from the Fire Pre­ Inspections with hazards 137 vention Bureau. O.K. reinspections 87 Following is a result of the survey: Reinspections 246 Number of stops made 1,696 Miscellaneous 217 Number of not-home (with 87 refusals) 736 Hazards found 247 Hazards corrected 180 Number of homes inspected 873 Number of homes where no defects were Plans Examiner found 763 The Plans Examiner coordinates fire prevention work Number of homes where defects were between the Fire Prevention Bureau and the City Build­ ing Department and with inspectors from both depart­ found 110 ments. Number of defects found (in 110 homes) 175 Six hundred sixty-two (662) sets of plans were exam­ SERVICES BUREAU ined for fire protection equipment as required by the The Services Bureau in 1972 consisted of the Training laws set forth by the City of Columbus and the State Section, the Maintenance Section and the Print Shop. of Ohio, Fire and Building Codes. In addition the Chief of Services acted as liaison with One hundred thirty-two (132) field inspections were the Division of Communications. made with fire inspectors, building inspectors and con­ Although the Training Section had a successful and tractors. Meetings were attended with architects and productive year there remains a need for increased businessmen to assist in preliminary planning to elim­ effort in officer training and development and in-service inate problems related to fire protection equipment and training. Plans have been formulated and presented to fire prevention code requirements. fulfill these needs and will require the assistance of the entire division if they are to be realized. Explosive Disposal Squad The staff of the Print Shop consisted of one printer Due to a continuing program of education of the at the beginning of 1972. One assistant was added dur­ general public, industry, various fire and police depart­ ing 1972 and due to retirement of the printer on physical ments, as well as federal agencies, bomb calls have be­ disability, this assistant has continued operation of the come more selective with the victims being better able Print Shop through 1972. to tell the "fake" calls from the "real". This enabled In 1972, in excess of a million (1,217,741) miles were the Columbus Police Department to better screen the logged by the vehicles in the Division of Fire. The miles calls requesting bomb squad assistance. Police recruits traveled increase substantially each year with a corre­ received two hours training by Division bomb squad sponding increase in maintenance requirements. personnel on "Bomb Search and Recognition" and then In the last year, efforts were made toward establishing returned to the Academy at a later date for two an effective preventive maintenance program. The prog­ additional hours training. This enabled them to further ress of this program was hindered by the need to use screen the calls coming into the Bomb Squad. Even all available help to deal with day-to-day repairs. with this screening, the Bomb Squad had a moderately Repair work was completed during 1972 but lack of busy year as shown by the statistics that follow: personnel limited the amount of routine work and pre­ Bombs: ventive maintenance done. Real 16 Disarmed 9 Training Section Fake 12 During the past year the Training Academy staff has Exploded (prior to arrival of sq.) 7 attempted to re-evaluate the objectives and goals of this Bomb Scares) Squad on alert—no response) 312 bureau. As a result it has been established that four Bomb Runs (Object found—squad response) 74 primary objectives exist, as follows: (1) In-service train­ Explosives disposed of: ing of the Division, (2) Officer training and develop­ Detonators 363 ment, (3) Recruit training and follow-up, (4) Training Dynamite (173 sticks) 132 lbs. material development and updating (manuals, etc). Black powder 11 lbs. The training section also performed many support Military! (Cannon balls, rockets, activities which cannot be grouped with the four pri­ grenades, etc.) 26 mary activities listed above. Small arms ammo over 1, 000 rounds In the past year, one lieutenant and one firefighter Fireworks 3 cases were added to the Training Section staff of one battalion Bomb Investigations 5 chief and three captains. This addition permitted more Bomb Arrests 7 specific assignment of duties and a degree of specializa­ Emergency—• tion as follows: (1) In-service training, one captain and Dangerous Chemical Runs 4 one lieutenant; (2) Recruit training, one captain, one Disposed of 4 firefighter; (3) Officer training and development and (Potassium cyanide, trimethylaluminum contact with outside agencies, one captain. All members and two unknown compounds) were involved in training material development and Security for visiting dignitaries 92 man hours updating and performed various departmental support DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, COLUMBUS, OHIO, 1972

activities (honor guard, obtaining buildings for training Intergovernmental Personnel Act, Supervisory De­ fires, etc.) velopment Program (set for January, 1973) Pre- An outline was developed and submitted to the Chief Conference Planning Session. of the Division for approval for a well developed, pro­ gressive, effective and continuous department-wide Demonstration/Evaluations (assisted and/or attended) training program. This outline contained methods of 10-Ton Porta Power. developing training needs, responsibilities, methods of 5" Hose. implementation and evaluation. This outline is presently Elkhart automatic 2V2" nozzle. under study. EDEX Training System. The following in-service training was conducted by Akron Brass low profile master stream appliances. the Training Academy. Ring Saw. New Method Hose Marking. Defensive Driving Program — 16-hour program, 700 Snap-Tite/Bean large diameter hose. + men. During 1972 tours were conducted for four outside First Aid — Multi-Media Standard and advanced — groups. 16 hours, 700 + men. The Training Academy facilities were used by T & I, Developed and submitted In-Service Training Pro­ Auxiliary Fire Department and eighteen outside groups, grams and assisted in setting up Stations 13, beyond normal working hours. 15 2-3, 10 and 18. Community Relations Instructor Program—16 hours, Maintenance Section 34 men. During 1972 six positions were vacated and refilled Developed manuals and training 15 men on Sea- including the Chief of Maintenance. grave Diesel and relief valve conversion. The Hydrant Section was transferred to the Water Demonstrated Scott Fire Simulator. Division and the Hydrant Foreman was reclassified as a Developed manual and training 15 men on new Civil Engineering Associate I operating as liaison be­ (1000-gallon tank) Sutphen Engine. tween the Fire Division and the Water Division. Developed information in preparation to receive and Both the Apparatus Section and the Building Section train companies on Piere Thibalt ladders to be made progress in establishing a preventive maintenance received in early 1973. program. Repair operations are performed and with an Developed "Water Flow Difficulty Chart" for Main- increase in personnel in 1973 full implementation of the tf*nfiTiP£ i4 preventive maintenance program will be completed. Developed new Hydrant Flushing Procedure and supporting handouts. Apparatus Hosted training session for shop mechanics by Great The Maintenance Apparatus Section processed over Lakes Diesel. 4,000 work orders in 1972. Officer training and development continued to be one Completed yearly capacity test on all engines for of the most important areas of concentration. Indirect 1972. One new engine 1000 GPM placed in service with training and development was achieved through the use a 1000 gallon water tank, another first for Columbus. of company level officers in training situations such as The paint and body shop remained busy undertaking defensive driving and recruit training at the Academy many touch-up jobs and heavy body work, plus items and recruit probationary houses. In the latter part of for the Property Section and Building Section. 1972 contacts were made with the Intergovernmental Operational cost of the Apparatus Section, including Personnel Act section of the State Personnel Depart­ welding and machine shop, body shop, vehicle repairs, ment. This office will present a three-day mid-manage­ 6 months of leather shop costs: ment seminar for all chief officers of the Division the Expenditures for automotive parts $44,273.28 10, 11 and 12 of January, 1973. Expenditure for labor 42,457.45 Recruit training was in progress a total of 22 weeks in 1972. A class of thirty-five men was graduated in Total $86,730.73 January, 1972. New classes of eighteen men each were started July 31, October 16, and December 26, 1972. Vehicle Inventory at the Close of 1972: Although two Training Academy staff members were Engines in regular service: primarily responsible for this training, the remainder of 1 — 1972 GMC Sutphen, 1000 GPM w/1000 gallon the staff assisted in scheduling, instructor orientation, wstor tsnTc outline preparation, test preparation and coordinating of 3 — 1971 Mack Engines, 1000 GPM, diesel activities. 4 — 1970 GMC Sutphen Engines, 1000 GPM, diesel During 1972 a recruit orientation and information 2 — 1969 GMC Engine, 1000 GPM, diesel manual was written, mimeographed and distributed to 1 — 1967 Sutphen Engine, 1000 GPM, diesel all recruits. A course description specification manual 1 — 1965 Mack Engine, 1000 GPM, diesel was developed and contains in written form 80% of the 2 — 1964 Seagraves Engines, 1000 GPM, diesel recruit training program. 1 — 1962 Seagraves Engine, 1000 GPM, gas The Training Academy developed plans, and received 1 — 1960 Seagraves Engine, 1000 GPM, gas approval from the Chief for the revision of the Training 1 — 1959 Seagraves Engine, 1000 GPM, gas Manual into two volumes. Work on this project is in 1 — 1958 Seagraves Engine, 1000 GPM, gas varying stages of completion. 1 — 1957 Seagraves Engine, 1000 GPM, gas 1 — 1955 Seagraves Engine, 750 GPM, gas Schools 1 — 1953 Seagraves Engine, 1000 GPM, diesel Governor's Traffic Safety, Ohio State Fairgrounds. 1 — 1953 Seagraves Engine, 1000 GPM, gas Ohio Trade and Industrial Training Course—4 days, 2 — 1952 Seagraves Engine, 1000 GPM, gas 2 staff members. RGSGTVG Endues) International Fire Chiefs Conference, Cleveland, - 1 — 1953 Seagraves Engine, 1000 GPM, gas Ohio — 3 staff members. 1 — 1952 Seagraves Engine, 1000 GPM, gas Fire Department Instructors Conference, Kansas 3 — 1951 Seagraves Engines, 750 GPM, gas City, Kansas — 2 staff members. 1 — 1943 Seagraves Engine, 1000 GPM, gas Emergency Victim Care Instructors Course — 1 staff Ladders in regular service, all tractor drawn: member. -3-.— 1969 100 ft. aerials, diesel engines 1 — 1965 85 ft. aerial, gas engine Conferences (Training Academy staff represented) 1 — 1962 85 ft. aerial, gas engine M.S.A. Malfunctions — a revised informational bul­ 2 — 1968 tractor replacements on two 85 ft. aerials, letin was issued to department. with diesel engines State Fire School Planning. 1 — 1954 85 ft. aerial, with diesel engine Safety Committee Meetings (3). 1 — 1953 85 ft. aerial, with diesel engine Curriculum Advisory Committee, Columbus, Tech­ Other Emergency Vehicles: nical Institute (7). 4 — 1600 gallon tankers with 400 GPM pumps Training Program/Recruit Stations/Operations (9). 6 — 1970 Emergency squads City Hall Data Processing Meeting. 8 — 1972 Emergency squads or medic units M.A.P.S. Committee Meeting. 1 — 1971 Emergency squad Fire Prevention Committee. Reserve: 4 of the above 1970 emergency squads. 10 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY. COLUMBUS, OHIO. 1972

1 — 1965 fire rescue squad facilities is presently being done. This work is being 1 — 1954 fire rescue squadReserve,—foam carrier accomplished by Fire Department forces. 1 — 1954 Jeep 4x4 turret A new apparatus bay addition is 60% completed at 1 — 1972 GMC oxygen truck Fire Station #14. 1 — 1962 reserve oxygen truck A new boiler was installed in Fire Station #14. 6 — 1972 4x4 drive pickup-highway vehicle Hydrant Section Passenger cars: As of May 31, 1972 the Hydrant Section was trans­ 52 — Chiefs, Fire Prevention Bureau, etc. ferred to the Division of Water. 1 — Fuel tank truck The attached report is for the Hydrant Section from 18 — Miscellaneous trucks, used for maintenance ser­ January 1, 1972 to June 1, 1972 and the Civil Engineer­ vice for apparatus, and building repairs ing Associate from June 1, 1972 to December 31, 1972. 6 — Airport units 134 plans for projects were reviewed and finalized Total rolling stock 151 units. It is anticipated 3 new in 1972. 1000 GPM engines, 2 aerials, 4 smaller rescue units, SUPERVISORY AND LABOR COST $18,010.25 7 chief's cars and 27 miscellaneous cars for different Bureaus will be put in service in 1973. MATERIALS COST 8,812.32 TOTAL COST (1-1-72 — 6-1-72) $26,822.57 Buildings TOTAL HYDRANTS: The Building Section conducted repair operations Checked 727 throughout 1972. Struck by Cars 127 Initial work was completed on establishing complete Painted 112 preventive maintenance program. Replaced 26 Three primary areas received study by the Building Dug with Back-hoe 45 Section: Installed by Contractor 49 1. Physical plant — Relocation of work areas and Repaired 137 office space. Increase of space required by the Relocated 13 Apparatus Section, funds have been requested Abandoned 3 (C.I.P.) Annexed 6 2. Equipment — Equipment needs have been deter­ Accepted 55 mined and in some cases have been procured. A Total Hydrants in Service Year Ending 1971 11,864 complete Preventive Maintenance and data file Total Hydrants Installed by Contractor 49 system has been purchased. The forms have been (Jan. 1 to June 1, 1972) designed and printed for this system and pres­ Total Hydrants Annexed 6 ently are available for use. (Jan. 1 to June 1, 1972) 3. Personnel — Personnel needs have been deter­ 11,919 mined. Hydrants Abandoned 3 Building Maintenance Expenditures by Stations Total Hydrants in Service June 1, 1972 11,916 1972 Cost 1971 Costs Station per Station per Station CIVIL ENGINEERING ASSOCIATE 1 $ 1,420.10 $ 2,513.73 JUNE 1, 1972 TO DECEMBER 31, 1972 1,037.85 1,563,76 2 Total Hydrants in Service June 1, 1972 11,916 4 769.56 3,107.59 38.48 Total Hydrants Accepted by Div. of Water 652 5 — (June 1 to December 31, 1972) 6 329.89 421.69 1,345.49 2,506.92 Total Hydrants Annexed 8 7 (June 1 to December 31, 1972) 8 1,691.06 1,256.46 494.14 957.62 9 12,576 10 1,127.61 387.87 451.19 Hydrants Abandoned 6 11 33.69 (June 1 to December 31, 1972) 12 3,657.78 1,151.00 480.28 13 802.03 Total Hydrants in Service Year Ending 12,570 14 591.97 822.41 15 1,151.02 352.82 Printing 16 438.85 721.56 In 1972 the Print Shop completed several major 17 3,001.77 2,452.09 projects and had a personnel change. The biggest proj­ 18 493.92 1,835.81 ects were the running of 30,000 three-color Fire Pre­ 19 494.67 2,502.70 vention pamphlets on Family Fire Drill Planning for 20 1,293.18 1,603.36 Fire Prevention Week and the Retirement Dinner Pro­ 21 529.00 1,004.59 gram containing the pictures and resumes of the retirees. 22 491.28 556.84 The West Street Guide Book was updated. A drill 23 998.32 3,323.38 Manual Section on the Respiratory Systems was revised 24 1,377.62 792.28 and printed. 25 310.47 587.09 Several forms were discontinued and new forms pre­ TA 2,091.28 1,519.72 pared to replace them. The biggest job of the Print Shop FPB 363.41 590.32 is maintaining an adequate supply of over 200 forms Admin. 3,670.44 1,557.70 for use by the many different departments within the Maint. 1,221.19 1,896.01 Division of Fire. Supply 1,362.88 374.62 The total number of projects printed in 1972 was 260. Comm. 110.30 317.37 The total number of impressions for 1972 was 890,000. Misc. 1,670.03 813.92 Costs other than labor: $34,409.18 $38,455.89 Paper $2,477.20 Supplies 1,387.68 Major Capital Improvement Projects Completed or Repairs 23,50 Under Construction in 1972 New Equipment 195.00 New Fire Station #5, 211 McNaughten Road, 85% completed. The station is presently being used by the Grand Total $4,083.38 Fire Department. Personnel Engineering completed and contracts let to eliminate One Battalion Chief the in-the-floor heat at Fire Station #12. This engineer­ One Captain ing later can be used and applied to the other stations Two Lieutenants with in-the-floor heat that needs replacing. One Administrative Analyst I An extensive remodeling of the Maintenance Bureau One Typist-Clerk II DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, COLUMBUS, OHIO, 1972 11

During 1972, through the Emergency Employment Act power Study; Vehicle Assignment for Division Automo­ (E.E.A.) Program, an Administrative Analyst and a biles; Large Diameter and Lightweight Hose; Locked Typist-Clerk II were added to our staff. This help was Stairwells; Fire Contracts; Real Property Inventory for desperately needed and it is recommended that they Development Department; Sentry Dogs Use; Ladder become permanent employees should the Federal fund­ Assignment for South Side; Revision of Radio Codes; ing be terminated. City of Columbus, Division of Fire, College Tuition The number of personnel assigned varied throughout Refund Program; Heavy Rescue Squads; Apparatus the year. Temporary assignments during 1972 from the Location by Station; Job Analysis and Job Descriptions; operational forces for various special projects totaled Preventive Maintenance Program—Card File; Supply three captains, one lieutenant and five firefighters. Section—Work Flow; General Fund Budget Evaluation; Operation Procedure File; Review Plat Plans for Out­ Served on Committees side Fire Protection; Request for Additional Personnel; Development Code Advisory Committee Freeway Extension of 17th Avenue; Plastic Nozzles; Traffic Committees All Annexation Requests, Review. Safety Committee Applicant Review Board Forms Revision OPERATIONS LIAISON Books, Manuals, and Procedures Personnel Completed Emergency Action Guide, Fireground Pro­ One Captain cedures (first draft), and Standard Operating Procedures Three Lieutenants (first draft). One Registered Nurse (Trauma Unit Supervisor) Seventy-five Firefighters (Under Operations) Program 1. Completed program for Emergency Employment Rolling Stock Act. 8 Squads 2. Capital Improvements Program — 1973-1978. 3 Severe Trauma Units 3. Completed program for Revenue Sharing — 2 Supervisor Cars 1973-1977. 6 Boats with Trailers and Motors 4. New Grid Maps for Fire Dispatching and Eight squads and three trauma units traveled 276,384 Inspections. miles in response to 35,341 emergencies including fire 5. New Street Index System. runs. Two new medic units were put into service in 6. Private Hydrant Maintenance Program. February (Nos. 8, 9, 22 and Medic No. 7 were replaced 7. HUD — 701 Program. with new units). Firefighter Applicants — Recruit Program There was a great demand for the services of squad supervisors and squad personnel in presenting talks and Applicants processed 93 demonstrations to groups and organizations throughout Rejected 39 the city. Mouth-to-mouth resuscitation demonstrations Failed physical 14 were Number One, followed by general first aid. A total Failed to appear 12 of 790 employees of the Columbus and Southern Ohio Unsatisfactory 13 Electric Company were instructed in mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Others, to name a few, were student nurses Total hired in 1972 54 at Columbus Technical Institute, Mercy Hospital and Capital University in proper techniques of Cardiopul­ Statistical Data Prepared monary Resuscitation (C.P.R.). Also, C.P.R. classes were Record of fires and alarms given to the City's public health nurses and a first aid International Association of Fire Chiefs Report class for the personnel of the Southerly Treatment Plant. National Fire Protection Association Report The entire division (800 men) was given a course in Computer study and report C.P.R. Multi-Media and advanced first aid. In December, Reports Prepared During Year a 60 hour Emergency Victim Care course as outlined by Ohio Trade and Industrial Education Service, was im­ Print Shop Cost Analysis; Water Coordinator job plemented. description and assignment; Bureau of Standards Man- Emergency Squad — Activity Report for 1972 Emergency Fire Total Day Night Hours Miles Runs Runs Runs Runs Runs Service Traveled Squad 2 4,977 360 5,367 3,155 1,212 2,504:36 24,994 Squad 6 2,214 65 2,279 1,272 1,008 1,717:07 30,191 Squad 7 4,898 295 5,173 2,793 2,400 2,638:00 29,881 Squad 8 4,173 279 4,452 2,322 2,130 2,100:51 22,827 Squad 9 2,816 76 2,912 1,525 1,387 1,355:16 26,395 Squad 17 2,934 92 3,026 1,611 1,415 1,420:06 27,471 Squad 21 2,793 86 2,879 1,601 1,278 1,754:23 25,960 Squad 22 _ 2,435 82 2,517 1,343 1,174 1,292:03 24,231 Medic 7 2,520 42 2,562 1,407 1,155 1,530:47 23,900 Medic 8 2,433 52 2,485 1,327 1,158 1,306:52 23,915 Medic 10 1,637 32 1,669 954 715 861:07 17,619 TOTAL 33,830 1,511 35,341 19,310 15,032 18,477:17 276,384

Air Crash and Rescue Facility — Station 25 EQUIPMENT, ACTIVE (Normally responds on all field Aircraft movements at Port Columbus International emergencies) Airport exceeded 274,000 and 18 million passengers 3 Foam producing crash trucks with turrets boarded and /or deplaned at the airport during 1972. (Thermo's 1, 2 and 4) 1 Runway foamer with 6000 gallon carrying capac­ ity — 5500 gallons water and 500 gallons protein SUPERVISION AND MANPOWER foam (Thermo 7) Station 25 is under the direct supervision of Battalion 6 and is functionally supervised by the Operations 1 1600 gallon water tanker with a rear mounted Liaison Officer. The present complement of men as of 5000 CFM Hi-X Unit (Thermo 6) December 31, 1972 includes the following: One captain, 1 600-lb. "Purple K" command truck (Thermo 3) eight lieutenants and thirty-one (31) firefighters. 1 1000 GPM Seagrave engine (Thermo 5) 12 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, COLUMBUS, OHIO, 1972

EQUIPMENT, SUPPLEMENTAL _ Direct phone lines to emergency rooms were installed 1 Scamper * ^ in Mt. Carmel, St. Anthony, Doctors and Grant Hos­ 1 Extra squad pitals. 1 Jeep, two wheel drive Two 12-position call commanders and three 6-position call commanders were installed in the Fire Alarm Office. TRAINING AND INSTRUCTION A new type street index system was purchased and Expertise in training and experience in crash fire will be in service sometime in mid-1973. fighting and rescue was shared with other departments throughout the state. This was achieved through the New running assignments are being drawn up and State Fire School, as 40 men were given a 4 hours course will be in service in mid-1973. relating to crash fire fighting and rescue. On other One EEA Typist Clerk II was added to the staff and occasions departments were visited upon request and handled all report taking and related typing. This took time was donated by Division personnel to conduct a tremendous load off dispatchers. training courses. Constant updating of information essential to efficient A program for all new recruits in extinguishing operation of this office was done extensively in 1972 and petroleum base fires was conducted at the pit facility. will continue in 1973. Men at Station 25 display a wide range of versatility. This is predicated on the ability to take part in and become proficient in the following: COLUMBUS FIRE PROTECTION DOLLAR 1. Air crash fire fighting and rescue, achieved By Function: through specialized training. Administration 2. Drive and operate all crash equipment. Chief and Staff 58,096.85 3. All operational training, particularly that relat­ Fire Secretary 77,822.63 ing to structural firefighting. Supply Facility 97,740.32 A part of both the Defensive Driving courses and the Planning and Research 98,761.00 Standard Multi-Media System of instruction in first aid to the injured, were conducted at Station 25. TOTAL 332,420.80 Instructors were furnished for various subjects in recruit training. Operations Officers attended various statewide extinguishing agent demonstrations. Assistant Chief and Staff 68,779.92 The practicability of relaying protein foam as a good Firefighting 7,898,865.69 finished product was proven. This was accomplished by Operations Liaison 420,652.35 relaying foam from the runway foamer through two engines, each with long lays, then discharging the foam TOTAL 8,388,297.96 from the turret of a crash truck. The upkeep and repair of all radiation equipment Fire Prevention Bureau was handled through Station 25. Fire Marshal and Staff 44,309.21 Public Information Office 51,939.44 Aircraft Fire Runs Other Than Stand By Service Fire Inspections 259,211.88 Crashers Off Field Aircraft Alerts Runs Arson Squad 71,096.54 TOTAL 426,557.07 Jan. 0 5 Feb. 0 6 2 Mar. 0 8 2 Services Bureau Apr. 0 10 1 Assistant Chief and Staff 26,054.60 May 0 12 1 Training Section 51,818.17 June 0 10 3 2 Maintenance Section 417,491.84 July 0 9 Print Shop 27,189.89 Aug. 0 13 3 3 Fire Alarm Office 207,027.08 Sept. 1 8 Communications Building 5,438.45 Oct. 0 12 5 1 Nov. 0 6 TOTAL 735,020.03 Dec. 0 2 7 104 35 34 EXPENDITURES BY MAJOR OBJECT CODE Fire Alarm Office GRAND TOTAL 9,882,295.86 The Fire Alarm Office in 1972 handled an average of 100 Personnel Services $9,414,008.24 31,000 telephone calls per month on incoming trunks. 200 Supplies and Materials 305,775.68 Approximately 100 telephone boxes were tested by 300 Services 119,802.03 voice test every month. An average of 750 calls per 500 Other Disbursements 9,955.59 month were received from telephone boxes and pro­ cessed by operators. 600 Outlay for Fixed Assets 32,754.32 There were 27,242 calls received requesting Emer­ GRAND TOTAL $9,882,295.86 gency Squad service. This was an increase of approxi­ mately 11.5% over the past year. During 1972 the Fire Alarm Office dispatched 106 Year Dollar Loss Per Capita Loss Fire Deaths extra company fires, 14 second alarm fires and 4 third alarm fires. Service runs totaled 1,518. 70 1,390,075.00 2.36 36 False alarms totaled 354. 71 5,342,531.00 9.89 14 Contract service for Bexley totaled 37 fire runs, 136 72 2,050,461.00 3.43 13 emergency squad runs, and 8 service runs. False alarms 1303 Automobile Fire Losses totalling $159,652. totaled two. Runs outside the City totaled 103. House Supplies Cost Per Station PROGRESS REPORT AVERAGE PER MAN $16.94 FOR 25 STATIONS During 1972 the following additions and improve­ Training Academy 9 258,53 ments were completed: Fire Alarm Office 16 182.38 A second microphone was added to the console posi­ Administration Building 53 285.45 tion making it possible to dispatch companies from two Maintenance Shop 34 365.80 positions rather than one. Twenty manual lines were added to the switchboard. TOTALS 808 12,550.24 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, COLUMBUS, OHIO, 1972 13

DIVISION OF POLICE ANNUAL REPORT —1972 The Division received a new chief with the swearing A police sub-station located at 21st and Madison will in of Earl Burden on April 4, 1972. Under his command, be occupied during the early part of 1973. Construction the Division of Police has experienced growth in per­ was started on this facility in 1972 and it will be used sonnel and equipment. A reduction in crime was evi­ to service twelve precincts. denced during 1972 with a significant 9.51% drop in our crime index. Training Bureau The Police Division has 1005 sworn officers on duty The Police Training Academy graduated 134 cadets January 2, 1972. This compares with 1072 men on duty following 16-18 week training programs during the year. December 31, 1972. The difference is a net increase of The 49th cadet class with 24 members commenced in 67 officers or 6.7% in sworn personnel. December 1972, and will involve 20 weeks of training. Twenty-eight of the additional sworn personnel were Two weeks added on concern communication skills, assigned to the Patrol Bureau. Two paper ambulances integrity development, and general offense codes. and one paper cruiser were activated. The three vehicles It is significant that the training concept of our con­ require two men each per eight hour trick. A total com­ trolled environment is now changed to "guidance pany of 28 men is necessary to operate these three patrol method approach" during the final eight weeks. The vehicles 24 hours a day, seven days a week. cadet is now given the opportunity to show leadership A recruit class of 24 commenced training December 3, ability and decision making capability. 1972. A correspondence course was initiated locally with The remaining force of 15 additional men were as­ 470 police personnel currently enrolled. The course is signed to the Helicopter Bureau. The Helicopter Bureau based on the Columbus Division of Police training functions with one captain as commander, and seven bulletins. two-man flight crews. The "eye in the sky" is opera­ In-service classroom training was continuous during tional sixteen hours a day. the year with each of the Patrol Bureau personnel com­ A police awards program was developed during the pleting a 40-hour week. final months of 1972 to be effective January 1, 1973. The Arrangements were completed to have certain courses program is established to present awards to deserving taught at the Training Academy acceptable for credit members in officially recognizing outstanding acts of at Columbus Technical Institute, 550 East Spring Street. valor or service. Items of recognition include a medal, a ribbon, and a citation particularly describing a spe­ Police Auxiliary cific act or acts of gallantry or meritorious service. The City recruited forty (40) businessmen from di­ The following specialist employees were added to the versified occupations to train as police auxiliary. These Division of Police during 1972 thereby drawing from a men devoted four (4) hours two nights a week for 30 vast reservoir of non-sworn personnel. The expertise weeks, or 240 hours of their own time to attend train­ they applied to this Division has had considerable impact ing sessions. on daily police operations. Subject matter presented was identical to that given to police recruits in most respects, except necessarily The Police Legal Advisor in a condensed version. The Police Professional Legal Advisor Program was The class completed training on August 29, 1972, and developed in order to assist the Chief of Police and his are presently being used in police patrol vehicles. staff in solving increasingly complex legal problems. A new class in training involves thirty-six (36) stu­ The Police Legal Advisor will be utilized primarily in dents, five (5) of which are business women who desire the areas of interpreting court rulings, professional to be involved in assisting the Division of Police. representation to legislative meetings, research and ad­ vice on the legal complication of arrest and searches, Narcotics Bureau and on request to provide review of all official directives. The Central Ohio Narcotics Information Center was started in April, 1972. It is located within the Columbus, Administrative Analyst Trainee Ohio Division of Police Narcotics Bureau. This center Trainee is responsible for learning to identify and presently has on file 1937 folders with intelligence ma­ assemble data resulting from cost analyses of depart­ terial on individuals in relation to drues. Participating mental operations . . . prepare appropriate statistical police agencies from within Franklin County have ac­ charts, tabulations and reports. Projects completed in cess to these files. 1972 include: The "O'DALE" program was also initiated this year. 1. Motor Vehicle Management Study. "O'DALE" stands for Office of Drug Abuse and Law 2. Planning and Research Management Study. Enforcement. This is a federally funded program with Under immediate supervision, makes factual in­ a sergeant and four patrolmen from the Columbus Divi­ vestigations, compiles financial data and prepares sion of Police participating. This program has been very reports. effective in fighting drug-related crimes in Franklin County. Systems-Data Processing Coordinator Statistics for the year 1972: The Systematic Computer Organization for Police A. 1479 narcotic and drug arrests Effectiveness Project (SCOPE) was broken down into B. Wholesale value of confiscated narcotics and drugs two stages. Stage one being the employment by the —$351,777.80 Columbus Division of Police of a Police Systems-Data C. Retail value of confiscated narcotics and drugs— Processing Coordinator, who will study, define, and $9,912,641.75 isolate the current inherent problems connected with Also, the Narcotics Bureau personnel provides instruc­ the Division's present records system, and make definite tors for the Police Training Academy. They also partici­ recommendations as to the solutions of these problems. pate in local seminars, panels, civil groups, etc. This stage in the project is completed. Stage two will be the implementation of these recommendations. Helicopter Bureau During the first six months of operation, i.e., January Patrol Bureau through June, 1972, the helicopters have routinely ser­ Response time is of the utmost importance to criminal viced 8 of our 15 geographical precincts. The Police apprehension, emergency first aid, and other immediate Division is very proud and gratified with the success policing problems. To gain precious time, two additional and public approval the Helicopter Bureau has com­ substations were leased in 1972 in geographical problem manded and received. A total of $706,991.10 has been areas. A substation is now located at Bolton Airfield received mainly through federal funding to purchase and 1399 Hawthorne Avenue. and maintain three Hughes Model 300C helicopters. Also included in rapid-response improvements is the To substantiate our praise of the Bureau, recent sta­ use of air-conditioned vehicles. Seventeen of the cruisers tistics show that certain crimes have decreased 14.0% acquired in 1972 had air-conditioning for more comfort for the first half of 1972 fij areas of preventive flight and production. We feel that this new policy will im­ patrol. The crimes are those that the helicopter can prove both officer courtesy and response time. directly influence; they are robberies, burglaries, and 14 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, COLUMBUS, OHIO, 1972 auto thefts. A comparison in precincts not patrolled by consists of a sergeant and three patrolmen who work the helicopter units shows ~*a 4.9% increase in the same "directly with the juvenile narcotics problem. three crimes for the same period* of time. Jail Section Juvenile Bureau Completed installation of 36 electrically controlled One of the outstanding accomplishments that the doors leading to cells accessible from the "bull pens." Juvenile Bureau has attained during 1972 is in the field The system can operate individual doors or a combina­ of police community relations in the Columbus Public tion of doors. This system has increased jail security Schools. to a great degree. Installed new key locks for 35 outside The Juvenile Bureau has expanded this program to cells and placed a second steel bunk in these cells to include 30 junior and senior high schools. Through the increase detention capability. use of patrol car personnel, the Mobile Crime Labora­ tory, Helicopter Patrol, Public Affairs Bureau personnel, Ohio Bell Centrex System and its own personnel, the Juvenile Bureau has in* Installation was completed on the new centrex tele­ creased the Division of Police's non-punitive contacts phone system for the Division of Police on July 30, with these children. The main objective is to create a 1972. better understanding between law enforcement officers This Bell Telephone serviced system has improved and the student population. efficiency in a number of ways to include: direct dial, Another innovation this year has been the creation conference calls, intercommunication, and modern touch of the Juvenile Bureau Narcotics Squad. This squad tone station selection.

FINANCIAL DATA

Code Explanation 1971 1972

Activity 10 — Administrative 100 Personal Services $ 1,708,474 $ 1,934,546 200-600 Other Disbursements 238,198 257,038 Total Expenditures — Administrative $ 1,946,672 $ 2,191,584 Activity 20 — Investigative 100 Personal Services $ 2,073.233 $ 2,657,299 200-600 Other Disbursements 289,990 174,306 Total Expenditures — Investigative $ 2,363,223 $ 2,831,605 Activity 30 — Uniform 100 Personal Services $ 6,082,480 $ 7,309,293 200-600 Other Disbursements 515,752 643,167 Total Expenditures — Unform $ 6,598,232 $ 7,952,460 Activity 40 — Service 100 Personal Services $ 1,596,307 $ 1,860,154 200-600 Other Disbursements 234,863 290,493 Total Expenditures — Service $ 1,831,170 $ 2,150,647 Division of Police — Total 100 Personal Services $11,460,494 $13,761,292 200-600 Other Disbursements 1,278,803 1,365,004 Total Expenditures $12,739,297 $15,126,296 Outstanding Orders 402,721 946,428 Total Disbursements — Division of Police $13,142,018 $16,072,724 Total Appropriation and Carry Over $13,174,900 $16,130,426 Total Disbursements 13,142,018 16,072,724 Balance Returned to General Fund 32,882 57,702 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BOND FUNDS: Motor Vehicle Equipment $ 452,774 $ 358,310 Police Helicopter Fund — 489,004 Building Structures and Improvements 53,372 21,322 Total Expenditures From Bond Funds $ 506,146 $ 868,636 RECEIPTS TURNED IN TO GENERAL FUND 100: Rental of Equipment $ - $ 6,285 Donations and Rewards 865 240 Impounding Service Fees 60,559 77,845 Impounding Storage 28,255 36,150 Photo Copies 59,561 62,797 Vending Machines Commissions 72 131 Telephone Commissions 1,145 749 Sale of Junk 526 313 Sale of Impounded and Junk Cars 53,538 125,596 Sale of Record Checks 28,677 34,335 Sale of Fingerprint Cards 2,706 2,621 Unclaimed Money 1.821 883 Confiscated Money 1,004 2,147 Witness Fees 6.795 7,362 Sale Unclaimed Property 12,971 18,584 LEAA Grant and Federal Grants 512,457 120,048 Management Study 7,850 — Salary Rebate — Board of Education 67,123 — Miscellaneous 50,606 27.052 Total Receipts to General Fund $ 896,531 $ 523,138 Receipts Turned into Helicopter Fund 5500 — $ 345,703 Recipts Turned into Automotive Equipment Fund 6010 — 9,000 Grand Total Deposits _. $ 896,531 $ 877,841 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, COLUMBUS, OHIO, 1972 15

DIVISION OF COMMUNICATIONS ANNUAL REPORT — 1972 Installed channel 1, 2, and 3 radio monitor speakers Total in the Jail Bureau at the Police Station. Telephone Section Hours Installed 2 intercom speakers in the hallway in the Overhead Wire Construction & Maintenance __ 996 Jail Bureau at the Police Station. Cable Construction & Maintenance 7,122 Installed channel 1, 2, and 3 radio monitor speakers Street Emergency Reporting Telephones 1,559 in the Sergeants office outside the Police Radio Room. Division Telephone System 5,480 Installed intercom svstem between conference room Electrical 28 and 4 offices on the 5th floor at the Police Station Radio 55 Total Man Hours 205 Miscellaneous Maintenance & Repairs Fire Department Communications Building 394 Planning & Engineering Records & Installed 2 volume controls in the Fire Alarm office. Reports Supervision 1,840 Installed paging system through Fire P.A. at Sta­ Grand Total 3,624 tion #15. Installed paging system through Fire P.A. at Sta­ Grand Total Hours 18,731 tion #6. Radio Section Installed rad'O monitor sneaker in the Public Infor­ Mobile Equipment—Maintenance & Repairs — 1,132 mation Office at the Fire Administration Building. Installed AVC amplifiers in tape recorders at the Fire Alarm Office. Other Non- Police Fire City City Total Installed verification circuits at #4 Fire House. Changed location of radio monitor speakers at #8 Number vehicles serviced- 647 145 279 11 1,082 Fire House. Handi-Talkies 140 69 28 6 243 Installed new microphone in the Fire Alarm Office. Speedmeters (Radar) 19 0 5 0 24 Moved intercom speaker in the Training Academy Equipment removals 73 2 18 0 93 Office. Man Hours 80 2 23 0 105 Installed speaker in the recreation room at #20 Fire Equipment Installations _ 185 7 59 4 225 House. Man Hours 1,113 45 298 34 1,490 Installed P.A. speaker in the watch booth at #2 Fire Fixed Equipment—Maintenance & Repair 314 House. Installed outside speakers at the Fire Training RADIO SECTION Academy. MAJOR WORK AND PROGRESS REPORT Did extensive work on the Public Address at #8 Fire Police Department House. Moved intercom station into new Robbery office at Total Man Hours 131 the Police Station. Installed new status light panels and modified exist­ Division of Construction ing panels in the Police radio room. Installed base station and remote control unit at 4950 Installed new ceiling speakers in the Juvinile Bureau. Sawyer Road. Installed an intercom speaker in the new office at the Total Man Hours 20 Juvenile Bureau. Installed 2 radio monitor speakers in Captain Taylor's Division of Traffic Engineering office at the Police Station. Installed remote speaker on the radio remote in the Installed monitor speaker in the Internal Affairs Engineers office at City Hall Annex. Bureau. Total Man Hours 2

FINANCIAL STATEMENT Transfer Transfer Code Appropriation In Out Expenditures Encumbered Total Balance 100 307,975.00 2,500.00 200 60,200.00 13,600.00 307,004.18 307.004.18 3~4~7~0~82 300 9,140.00 2,000.00 33,840.29 11,385.00 45,225.29 1,374.71 400 9,005.41 1,547.14 10,552.55 587.45 500 100.00 100.00 600 75.00 ~~75~o6 125.00 TOTALS 377,415.00 4,600.00 13,600.00 349,924.88 12,932.14 362,857.02 5,557.98 * Note: Resolution #196 x 72 Transfer of Funds from Code 200 into General Fund. DIVISION OF AIR POLLUTION CONTROL ANNUAL REPORT —1972 General Comments 3. Control of Hydrocarbon and Photochemical Oxi­ The year 1972 began with the State of Ohio Air Pol­ dant, Carbon Monoxide and Oxides of Nitrogen, lution Control Board conducting hearings on revising #AP-5 and AP-7. the particulate and sulfur dioxide ambient air quality 4. Source Registration and Permit System, #AP-9. standards, and on the proposed State of Ohio Implemen­ 5. To Prevent the Excessive Buildup of Air Pollutants tation Plan that was to be submitted to the Federal During Air Pollution Episodes, #AP-11. Environmental Protection Agency. These hearings were held on January 17 and 18. The Ohio Air Pollution The ambient air quality standard for particulate was Control Board then met on January 28 to review the changed from 65 micrograms per cubic meter annual hearing testimony and then adopt final emission stan­ geometric mean to 60 micrograms per cubic meter. dards, revised particulate and S02 ambient standards, Sulfur dioxide was changed from 40 micrograms per and the State Air Pollution Implementation Plan. All cubic meter annual arithmetic mean to 60 micrograms of this was adopted this date, with February 15, 1972, per cubic meter. The particulate standard of 60 micro­ the effective date of the following emission regulations: grams per cubic meter as the secondary Federal stan­ dard that is to be met within a reasonable time period 1. Definition and other general Provisions—#AP-2 after 1975. However, with this primary standard of 60, 2. Control of Sulfur Oxide and Particulate Matter— the State of Ohio has committed all areas to be at the #AP-3. standard by July 1, 1975; whereas, the Federal govern- 16 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY. COLUMBUS, OHIO. 1972

ment only requires all areas\to be at 75 micrograms per -.With natural gas restrictions imposed on industry and cubic meter by July A, 1975> For comparison purposes, then in the later part of 1972, the start of a fuel oil all areas of the city and county must be as clean as the shortage, industries that had decided to convert from Dominion Junior High School area by July 1, 1975. coal usage to oil had to stop and take a second look in With the adoption of the Air Pollution Implementa­ regard to their fuel usage and the necessary controls tion Plan by the Air Pollution Control Board on Janu­ needed to operate under the new emission regulations. ary 28, 1972, the State was then able to submit the plan Since economical and practical controls for the re­ to the Federal Environmental Protection Agency for moval of sulfur dioxide from the gas stream of the approval on January 30, 1972. With some exceptions, the industrial coal-fired boilers, is not at this time available, plan was approved by the Federal EPA in May 1972. industry is undecided just what to do in regard to this With the adoption of the Emission Regulations AP-3 matter. It is expected that a decision or policy state­ and AP-5, and the Regulation and Permit System Regu­ ment from the Federal and State EPA, as to what lation AP-9, the State of Ohio Air Pollution Unit started should be done for S02 control in industrial coal-fired the large task of getting information from all industry, boilers, will be forthcoming sometime in 1973. schools, hospitals, and commercial establishments. This Two industries have installed pollution control de­ information consisted of the following: vices at a cost of approximately $700,000, and at the present time, both seem to be working satisfactorily. 1. How many boilers installed. During the past year, 21 appearances for demonstra­ 2. How many processes operated. tions, talks, and conferences before school groups and 3. How many paint booths used. service clubs were made by the staff of this division. 4. How many storage tanks greater than 40,000 The division also filled 142 requests for material on gallons. air pollution. 5. How many incinerators installed. Odors and Air Mass Stagnation 6. How many control devices installed. During 1972, there were no odors detected at the To assist the State in collecting this information, the division office from the Kraft paper mill, located south various local agencies were designated by the State of Columbus. Air Pollution Unit as agents of the State and were During 1972, there were seven periods of an air mass given a sum of money in proportion to the amount of stagnation, at which time an air pollution advisory was anticipated registrations expected. The Columbus Air announced by the National Weather Service Forecast Pollution Control Division was given the responsibility Office, located in Cleveland, Ohio. These periods were of collecting and processing these registration forms for as follows: February 9 through February 11, April 28 all of Franklin County. In the three months period, through April 29, June 19 through June 20, June 27 these forms were active, this Division processed 765 through June 28, July 11 through July 12, July 18 industrial and commercial registrations. From the infor­ through July 21, and August 14 through August 15. mation received on these registration forms, the correct This air mass stagnation is usually caused by a high number of permit applications and data sheets were pressure air system accompanied by very light winds sent out to all who registered. These permit applications that remain below ten knots, causing very poor disper­ were due back in this office by August 15, 1972; how­ sion of the air. Due to the topography of this area, ever, due to some delay in computer operation, the time these air masses tend to move and not become stag­ period was extended to September 15, 1972. By the end nant like in other areas of the state, such as Steuben- of December 1972, over 4,000 permit applications and ville. During the above periods, no particular increase data sheets were processed. in readings of the various monitoring equipment indi­ During 1972, the Ohio Legislature enacted Substitute cated that an air mass stagnation advisory existed here Senate Bill #397, creating the Ohio Environmental Pro­ in the Columbus area. tection Agency. This bill was passed on July 6, 1972, and signed by the Governor on July 24, 1972, and the Ohio Ambient Air Monitoring EPA actually became an agency on October 23, 1972. A. Suspended Particulate The establishment of this agency eliminated the Ohio This division uses three methods of measuring the Water and Air Pollution Control Boards and gave their suspended particulate. These are Dust Fall, Hi-Volume power to the Director of the Environmental Protection Sampler, and Tape Machine. Since 1972 had a total Agency. This agency has all control over water supply, rainfall of 45.60 inches, which was 8.93 inches above waste water treatment, air pollution, solid waste, and normal, this reflected in part the lower yearly average noise. This bill created a three-man Environmental for 1972. Board of Review. This Board is the first step in an At the present time, we only have one tape sampler appeal by any person feeling they have been affected machine. The Ohio Implementation Plan calls for the by an order of the Director of the Ohio EPA. The bill addition of two more, with one to be located at Karl also created the Power Siting Commission, whose duties and Morse Road, and one at 181 South Washington are to review proposed power plant sites and transmis­ Boulevard. Investigations on various methods of financ­ sion line routes. In addition, they also approve or dis­ ing this purchase of these monitors, plus all other re­ approve applications for power plant certificates. Since quired, is now under consideration. It is hoped that all Octber 23, 1972, when the EPA became a reality, the new monitors required can be purchased and put in normal growing pains of a new agency has been experi­ operation sometime in 1973. However, the average re­ enced. However, it is felt by all, that within a short sults of the tape sampler are very low, indicating a while all the growing pains will be over, and we will fairly clean area. It should be noted that all areas have have a smooth functioning State Environmental Protec­ until July 1, 1975, to meet ambient standards. Industry tion Agency. at this time is working towards this by installing the necessary controls to reduce all of their emissions to Division Activities meet the new regulations now in effect. The routine duties of field patrols, inspections and The Ohio Implementation Plan requires that the City monitoring were the main functions of the staff for the of Columbus operate 5 Hi-Volume Sampling stations. year 1972. However, as can be seen on Chart IX, 9 per­ These are to be located at our present locations, with cent of our time was spent processing and reviewing one at Karl and Morse, and one at the Bolton Field Ohio EPA operating permits. Airport. In December 1972, the station at Karl and There were no great surprises in the reviewing of Morse was activated, and since only three readings were the various permit applications. It was expected that taken in December, no substantial analysis could be all coal-fired units would apply for a variance applica­ made of this station. Sometime in 1973, the station at tion, and that all establishments with incinerators Bolton Field will be activated after another sampler is would have to change their application from operating obtained. to a variance. Certain process applications, from indus­ tries we had been consulting with, were submitted as a B. Sulfur Dioxide variance application, with a compliance schedule in­ Sulfur dioxide is emitted into the atmosphere by forming us as to the type of control they were install­ the stack gases from coal-fired boilers used for the ing and when this control would be installed. With few generation of steam and heat in the various industries, exceptions, most controls will be installed by the end schools, and commercial establishments here in the of 1974. Columbus area. However, it should be noted that there DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, COLUMBUS, OHIO, 1972 17 are only 148 coal-fired units, above 400,000 BTU input, monitoring stations, it is noted that there were no high used in the City of Columbus. During 1972, 15 units CO concentrations that exceeded the ambient stan­ were either converted to fuel oil or taken out of ser­ dards. For the photochemical oxidants or ozone monitor, vice. Therefore, with only this number of coal-fired there was a period lasting from one hour to four hours units here in this area, and the widely scattered loca­ on 45 different days during the months of April through September that the ambient standard was exceeded. tions, no particular excess concentration of S02 is noted. The State Implementation Plan requires that Colum­ As stated before, the CO gases in the atmosphere are a direct result of the automobile exhaust emission; and bus have one more S02 Bubbler station and two sta­ tions with a continuous monitor. These will be estab­ the photochemical oxidant is a direct result of sunlight lished in 1973, when funds are available. reacting with the nitrogen dioxide emission from the automobile exhaust. C. Nitrogen Dioxide During the year 1972, the Federal EPA had doubts Conclusions aobut the Jacob-Hockheiser method for collecting am­ Reviewing the overall data obtained, it is again felt bient samples for NOs. This is the wet chemistry bub­ that Columbus is relatively free of any major air pol­ bler method we are now using. They decided to experi­ lution problems. With the start of the Ohio EPA permit ment with a continuous chemiluminescent NO= monitor. system, and the requirements of the state emission regu­ A number of these were purchased by the Federal EPA lations, it is felt that all of the major industries in this and placed in a number of cities for trial. One was area are cooperating to bring their process and boiler placed here in Columbus and was installed at 181 South emissions into compliance. It is further felt that the Washington Boulevard in August of 1972. Numerous major companies will meet the requirements by early equipment failures were experienced, but once these 1975 or before, with the exception of sulfur dioxide were corrected, the machine operated well. We, there­ control on coal-fired industrial boilers. fore, obtained data over a three-month period of Octo­ ber. November, and December. The readings obtained Forecast with the continuous monitor were much lower than the In the coming year, we will continue to cooperate one obtained with the bubbler method. All of this data with the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency in the has been submitted to the Federal EPA for their analy­ processing of the air permit system here in Franklin sis, and a decision should be forthcoming sometime in County. We will also cooperate and take part in the 1973 in regard to what testing method will finally be State Implementation Plan. This Implementation Plan used. requires that this agency enter into a contract with The State Implementation Plan requires the City of the Ohio EPA to perform monitoring as required, field Columbus to establish two continuous N02 monitors. inspection, and enforcement of the regulations. It is These monitors will be installed sometime in 1973, when expected that this contract will be enacted in the very funds are available. near future. This contract states that the division will Since nitrogen dioxide is a product of the internal receive, as reimbursement for the above services, 70 combustion engine on the automobile, it is again stated percent of the permit fees received in Franklin County. that we have to rely on the automobile manufacturers To help accomplish the duties, as required by the to install antipollution devices to reduce the auto emis­ Implementation Plan, the addition of three people to sions of N02, CO. and Hydrocarbons. We should also the present staff is required. It is hoped that this will be look to the reduction in the use of the automobile by accomplished in the near future. more reasonable usage by all citizens, and also to the Again, reviewing the overall industrial complex of establishment of a good transit system that people will Columbus and Franklin County, it is felt that the use. accomplishment of emission control, with the exception of sulfur dioxide control, for industry and the vari­ D. Carbon Monoxide and Photochemical Oxidants ous commercial establishments, will be expensive, but Reviewing data obtained from the CO and Ozone should be accomplished no later than July 1, 1975.

1972 AUDIT OF FILES Applications for New Equipment 1972 124 (Units) Operating Certificates Issued 1972 839 (Locations) Periodic 734 New Equipment 105 Periodic Inspections Made 1972 743 (Locations) Periodic Inspections To Do 1973 a 930 (Locations) Periodic Inspection Fees Received 1972 $ 9,362.00 Periodic Inspection Fees Expected 1973 $12,848.00 Periodic "No Fee" Inspections 1972 232 (Locations) Periodic "No Fee" Inspections 1973 249 (Locations) Revenue from New Permits 1972 $ 2,556.00

PERMITS ISSUED 1972 New Fuel-Burning Equipment 1. Gas Fired Units _^_ 77 2. Oil Fired Units 11 3. Gas and Oil Fired Units 10 4. Stoker Fired Units 0 5. Domestic Incinerators 0 6. Commercial Incinerators s, 3 7. Miscellaneous 11 ~ 23 124 (Units) 18 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, COLUMBUS, OHIO, 1972

\ AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DIVISION ^972 BUDGET AND EXPENDITURES Major Minor 1972 1972 Total 1972 Code Code Expenditure Title Budget Expended Expended 300 301 Rents of Real Estate 6,380.00 4,840.00 310 Gas 425.00 305.00 311 Electric ~ 880.00 748.00 312 Water and Sewer 109.00 72.00 320 Telephone 1,250.00 1,120.00 333 Memberships 75.00 75.00 352 Printing & Reproduction - 292.00 288.00 371 Building Maintenance — Routine 1,170.00 942.00 TOTAL 10,581.00 8,390.00 600 Outlay for Fixed Assets 640 Furniture & Equipment 1,939.00 1,466.00 1,466.00 GRAND TOTAL 123,181.00 119,687.00

DIVISION OF WORKHOUSE ANNUAL REPORT —1972 During 1972 the inmate population, male and female Administration of Justice Division, Ohio Department of combined, averaged 274 inmates per day. Board Bill Urban Affairs. The course consisted of 18 hours of class receipts, chargeable to the various county agencies and time and was structured to provide a stimulating envi­ to the military and federal government were deposited ronment in which the participants could increase their to the General Fund. understanding of: The Alcoholism Rehabilitation Program, conducted Selected principles and concepts of human behavior. at the Workhouse Cottage, continued to provide pro­ Inter-group relations and minority attitudes. fessional service to the inmates participating in this Urban problems and their effect on corrections insti­ program. tutions. A new federal grant program titled "Workhouse Em­ ployment Program" is being implemented by the Co­ G.E.D. Tutoring Program lumbus Metropolitan Area Community Action Organiza­ In June of 1072 we began a tutoring program for tion. This program attempts to provide jobs or training qualified inmates of the Men's Workhouse and the to the workhouse inmates leaving the institution. Women's Correctional Institution to prepare them for the General Educational Development tests. This pro­ Demolition gram was implemented by three students from Capital This year we demolished three obsolete, unsafe pre­ University on a work-study program which was 80-20 fab buildings and salvaged the lumber. Most of the federal funded. lumber was given to the Service Deoartmnt's Division More than twenty inmates participated in the pro­ of Electricity and to Sewers and Drains Division. gram over a ten week period ended August 25, 1972. Because of the short duration of the program itself and Sewers and Drains the early release of some of the students, only three Made repairs to a storm sewer which had been caus­ students were able to take the tests while they were ing flooding of our basement storeroom. still inmates of this institution. However, others did plan to take the tests subsequent to their release. New Classroom The Workhouse Carpenter partitioned off a portion Guard In-Service Training Program of the visitor's lounge at Women's Correctional Insti­ The Workhouse and the Women's Correctional Insti­ tution to make a conference room and a class room tution are presently participating in a Guard In-Service for our In-Service Training Program. Training Program which is being implemented by Ohio State University's Department of Continuing Education. Salvage of Air Conditioners The training perspective for this 75-25 federal program A number of inoperable air conditioners were brought is as follows: in to our maintenance department from City Hall and Avoid any prior assumptions about training needs. To our inmates and maintenance men were able to restore attempt to fit the training to the real needs of those several of these and place them back in service. being trained. To have interviews with all personnel who will par­ Security ticipate to get an accurate picture of needs in order We tightened security at the Women's Correctional that a meaningful training program can be developed. Institution by welding up windows where narcotics had This is also done to enhance the guard's internal moti­ been smuggled in. Two of the disorders experienced at vation to be interested in the training. W.C.I, could be attributable to drugs being smuggled in To approach the problems and begin to deal with prior to the time the above improvement was made. them using a broad variety of responses including structural changes, tutorial sessions, working directly Greenhouse with guards while they are performing their duties, as By replacing glass and repairing the steam heating well as workshops. system we were able to place our greenhouse back in operation in 1972 and this made possible the economical Workhouse Employment Program operation of a truck garden. A pilot program to attempt to place workhouse in­ mates in jobs, get early releases and help them maintain Security Officers Training Program their employment after their release. This was begun in During the months of February and March, 1972, the in September, 1972 and is being implemented by the security personnel of the Workhouse and Women's Cor­ Columbus Metropolitan Area Community Action Orga­ rectional Institution participated in a six week program nization working under a federal grant. at Ohio State University's Department of Continuing This pilot program is to run for six months and is Education. The course was entitled "Understanding operating out of Workhouse Building No. 4, the old Human Behavior". farm office. The office is staffed by a director, a counselor This was a 50-50 federal grant program from the and a secretary. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, COLUMBUS, OHIO. 1972 19

FINANCIAL REPORT General Revenue Fund Encumbrances carried over from 1971 $ 22,671.92 Council Appropriation for 1972 730,141.00 Additional Funds Transferred In, 1972 128,136.82 Less-Funds Transferred Out, 1972 (—) 32,319.00 TOTAL $848,630.74 Actual Expenditures in 1972 $784,945.57 Encumbered Funds Carried Over to 1973— 55,448.85 Appropriated Funds Returned to General Fund (—) 5,295.37 TOTAL EXPENDED $835,099.05 THE WORKHOUSE COTTAGE ALCOHOLISM REHABILITATION PROGRAM ANNUAL REPORT—1972 The Workhouse Alcoholism Rehabilitation Cottage (4) Pre-release arrangements for residence (espe- was opened at the end of May 1960 and operates as an cially at the House of Hope, Salvation Army "open honor" type facility with six beds. Men are ad- Men's Center, Volunteers of America and Good mitted to the Cottage under two plans: Samaritan Inn) and specific arrangements when (1) They may voluntarily request transfer from the desired for sponsorship by individual members Workhouse and stay in the Cottage for the last of Alcoholics Anonymous. five to nine days of their sentences, or— ,. . . (2) They may be admitted to the Cottage as proba- Admissions tion candidates. Beginning May 15, 1960, and through the year 1972, These men are assigned to work details from 7:00 there were 3,392 admissions to the Cottage Program. a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and participate in the Cottage Program fn this thirteen year period, only four inmates admitted from 100 p m to 900 pm to this program have been classified as walk-aways . The 'staff'consists of the Cottage Supervisor who Of the total admissions during 1972, 66 percent were selects cottage candidates, serves as counselor, arranges nrst ^amissions. programs and maintains records, and serves as advisor Dispositions 1972 for Alcoholics Anonymous groups. _ At the ^ f their disch from the Cott the e B The treatment approach is relaxed and informal. The men indicate where th lan to live. ' program revolves around these four features: House of Hope> termination 5 (1) Close contact and counseling relationship with Home termination 88 the Cottage Supervisor. Hotel,' Rooming House, etc. 157 (2) Regular discussion and meetings conducted by Salvation Army 1 some twenty members of Alcoholics Anonymous Volunteers of America 4 each week. Tape recordings and films are also TOTAL 255 used. (3) Discussions are held in the afternoon by partici- Follow-Up pating persons from the community. From among Exposing the men to Alcoholics Anonymous and en- many, these persons deserve special attention: couraging them to utilize the fellowship of that pro- J. Arthur Hinchliffe (Chief, Division on Alcohol- gram is one of the most important elements of the ism, Columbus Health Department) Cottage Program. Every man expressing an interest Jack Ditter (Alcoholism Counselor, Division on in the program has an individual AA sponsor and con- Alcoholism, Columbus Health Department) tinuous efforts are made by that sponsor for that man Noah Dunlap (Alcoholism Control Officer, Divi- to continue active AA participation in the community, sion on Alcoholism, Columbus Health Depart- Some difficulty is encountered in determining the ex- ment) tent Cottage "graduates" follow up the AA program; George Sharp (Alcoholism Control Officer, Divi- however, a good number have and are maintaining sion on Alcoholism, Columbus Health Depart- regular AA contact. Many have retained their relation ment) ship with the Cottage and regularly return for evening Paul Nunley (Probation Office, Franklin County AA meetings. Municipal Court) e Robert Goins (Treasurer, Cottage Rehabilitation oummary Fund) The majority of alcoholics sentenced to the Work- Clarence Richardson (Alcoholism Counselor, house are people who have lost control of their drink- CMACAO) ing and their lives. They are generally people without Metropolitan Church Board Committee: funds, homeless or nearly homeless, and suffering from Rev. Robert J. Butz (Coordinator) malnutrition or various ailments associated with alco- Rev. Robert Armstrong (Brookwood Presbyterian holism. They are members of a group who have re- Church) jected society. They live in; or are forced to accept, Rev. Isaac Butler (Love Zion Baptist Church) substandard living conditions. They have a long history Rev. Robert Hadley (Crestview Presbyterian of socio-economic problems. Church) Prisoners, falling into the above strata of society, Rev. Richard Hines (Grace United Church of came from the City of Columbus and other parts of Christ) Franklin County. Rev. Father James Jones (St. Dominic's Church) Conditions are showing an improvement. From our Rev. Father Thomas Lowery (St. Timothy's observations and by screening court records, we find Church) that many former repeating confinees have not re- Mr. Harvey Mast (Good Samaritan Reformed turned to the Workhouse. Church, Gahanna, Ohio) The full cooperation of the Workhouse personnel Rev. Merrill Nelson (Clair Methodist Church) toward the Cottage Program is continuing. Rev. Olen Peters (Reformation Lutheran Church) The "Honor Visit" program, initiated by the Super- Rev. Robert Vegiard (First Baptist, West Jeffer- intendent of the Workhouse^in 1964, has been an incen- son, Ohio) '- tive for inmates to maintain good rules of conduct Rev. John Watson (Bethel Presbyterion Church) while in confinement. As a result, the increased personal Rev. Pete White (Presbyterian—Retired) contact with families, relatives, and friends, in con- 20 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, COLUMBUS, OHIO, 1972

junction with the Cottage program, is conducive to ac­ problem of alcoholism by the Municipal Court Judges, ceptance of a program of rehabilitation. The Department of Public Safety, personnel of the The prospect for successful maintenance of sobriety Probation and Parole Department, the Superintendent by inmates, both voluntary and probation, who go and the staff of the Workhouse, and the Columbus through the Cottage is further enhanced by their taking Health Department, Division of Alcoholism. The admin­ up residence at the House of Hope for Alcoholics. Their istrative arrangement, whereby the Columbus Health return to social responsibilities and economic produc­ Department contracted with the Columbus Area Coun­ tiveness, further emphasizes the importance of continu­ cil on Alcoholism was terminated November 15, 1972. ing the Cottage Program, assuring the alcoholic inmate At that time the program became the responsibility every opportunity toward a new and better way of of the Alcoholism Control Officer unit under the direc­ life. tion of the Columbus Health Department's Chief of the The success of the Cottage program is due, in no Division on Alcoholism. small part, to the awareness and understanding of the DIVISION OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES CONSUMER COMPLAINTS During 1972, The City Sealer spoke at twenty sep­ Cookware 3 1,184.41 arate speaking engagements to concerned consumers Home Improvement 7 13,973.00 throughout the City . Hearing Aids 3 2,150.16 A Low Income Price Survey was conducted. The Carpets 12 6,990.00 results indicates that a consumer shopping at a super­ Cemetery Lots 1 1,295.00 market or discount market in the low income area China 3 1,272.58 would pay no more than a consumer shopping in a high Encyclopedias 1 590.95 income area. Fire & Burglar Alarms 3 1,633.52 A total of 59,398 packages were check-weighed for Magazines 8 511.50 label accuracy. Of the 59,398 packages 53,327 were Photos 4 319.48 found correct, 6,071 packages were found short in Real Estate 1 6,995.00 weight. In all cases where short weight packages were Fences 1 165.00 found, the products were removed from sale. Water Softeners 3 3,795.80 Miscellaneous 5 3,197.37 Commercial Calls -. 5,562 TOTALS 71 $48,476.67

Complaints Received (Involving $770,056.27) 1,583 Number Cancelled (Involving $34,716.94) 49 Number of Complaints Mailed Out 1,091 Number Too Late to Cancel (Involving $1,071.25) _•_ 2 Number of Complaints Returned 594 Number Disposition Unknown (Involving $12,688,48) _20

Funds Credited to the Division of Weights & Measures: CONSUMER COMPLAINT SUMMARY — 1972 Testing Gasoline Pumps $19,484.00 Complaint Category Number Amount Testing Scales 7,691.00 Testing Taxi Meters 1,092.00 Home Improvement 241 $257,338.45 Testing Devices for 1971 Charges 192.00 Magazines, Books, Encyclopedias 28 2,053.80 Appliance Sales 35 10,110.56 TOTAL $28,459.00 TV Sales 26 10,423.82 TV Repairs 32 4,708.10 Weights & Measures 103 170.31 SUMMARY OF CONSUMER COMPLAINTS ON False Advertising 171 19,778.16 HOME SOLICITATIONS SALES (3-DAY) Appliance Service 34 5,607.93 Furniture, Carpet, Draperies 105 44,746.24 JANUARY 1972 THRU DECEMBER 1972 Freezer Beef 2 1,230.00 Auto Sales & Repairs 156 141,903.75 Category Number Amount 3-Day ___' 112 68,128.73 Miscellaneous 530 203,843.19 Books 4 $ 741.45 Nixon Freeze 8 13.23 Baby Furniture 4 1,496.00 Sweepers '. 2 773.00 TOTALS 1,583 $770,056.27 Correspondence Courses 6 1,392.45 ANNUAL REPORT - 1972 DIVISION OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES CONSUMER COMPLAINTS Item No. Cond. Number Number Number Total Number for Adjusted Correct Under Inspected Sealed Repairs Automatic Pre-Pkg. Devices 288 19 307 Butcher Beams 16 1 17 Counter Scales 420 10 430 Computing Scales 2,160 87 2,247 Counter Measures 55 55 Dormant Scales 150 6 156 Platform Scales — 542 27 569 Spring Scales 65 3 68 Truck Scales ; 54 13 67 Track Scales 48 5 53 Tank Truck Meters 3 3 Hopper Scales 37 37 Weights 1,385 1,385 Taxi Meters 328 36 364 5 Gallon Liquid 3 3 Gasoline Pumps 7,586 214 7,800 Pkgs. Re-Weighed 53,327 6,071 59,398 Coal Trucks 1 1 Fabric Measuring Dev. 137 2 139 TOTALS 13,278 423 53,327 6,071 73,099 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY. COLUMBUS, OHIO, 1972 21

ANNUAL REPORT—1972 DIVISION OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES CONSUMER COMPLAINTS Ground Meat: Correct Over 30% Total Inspected Hamburger 439 84 523

Ground Meal: Correct Over 20% Total Inspected Beef 744 341 1,085 Chuck 556 100 656 Round 93 5 98 Stew 6 1 7 Ground Steak 7 7 Extra Lean 119 8 127 Lean 6 6 Ground Sirloin 1 1 TOTALS 1,532 455 1,987 Available Unavailable Total Items Advertised Specials Survey 4,866 132 4.998

DIVISION OF BUILDING REGULATION ANNUAL REPORT—1972 Permits Issued Building Inspections 33,659 A total of 38,929 permits of all kinds were issued Electric Inspections 23,207 during the year. Of this, 9,033 or 23% were building Heating Inspections 19,785 permits, having an estimated valuation of $245,360,377. Plumbing Inspections 20,427 Inspections and Other Activities Refrigeration Inspections 8,635 Over 116,280 inspections were made during the year, Steam & Hot Water Inspections 411 including structural, electric, heating, plumbing, and Ventilating & Air Conditioning Inspections 4,547 other miscellaneous types. 184 buildings were con­ Commercial Laundry & Dry Cleaning Inspections 21 demned and 386 were razed, of which, 153 were on the Sign Inspections 5,588 basis of condemnations issued by this division. There Miscellaneous Inspections 4,531 were 45 affidavits filed by enforcing agents of this divi­ Jobs Inspected and Disapproved 14,407 sion for failure to comply with orders. Inspections for Information 6,358 Personnel TOTAL INSPECTIONS 141,576 During this year the authorized strength was in­ creased from sixty five (65) to sixty nine (69). This Complaints investigated 2,177 was utilized by the increase in Heating Inspector I Plans approved and filed, approximately 4,752 positions from seven (7) to eight (8), Plumbing Inspector Buildings condemned 184 I positions from eight (8) to nine (9), and Refrigeration Buildings razed (Private garages not included) - 153 Inspector I positions from two (2) to four (4). Violations: Pending as of January 1, 1972 107 Classification of Building Activity Issued during 1972 233 This section relates building activity and valuations to several significant indices: Usage, housing type, num­ 340 ber of stories. The first table shows that in terms of Compiled with during 1972 191 estimated valuation, dwelling construction leads with Pending as of December 31, 1972 149 28% of the total, followed by apartment buildings, (25%) and office and professional buildings (15%). Classification of Building Projects by Use Alterations and additions were 15.5%. Description Number Valuation Receipts and Expenditures Apartment Buildings 519 62,241,750 A detailed accounting of receipts and expenditures Dwellings 2,686 68,288,453 of this division may be summarized as follows: Garages, Private 653 1,385,498 Store Buildings 45 6,216,500 Receipts from Permits: $ 1,048,509.22 Office Buildings 51 36.139,026 Manufacturing 7 2,612,000 Receipts from License: 35,251.00 Warehouses i 54 10,452,250 TOTAL RECEIPTS $ 1,083,780.22 Churches 6 672,500 Service Stations & Repair Garages _ 48 1,795,624 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 777,208.75 Restaurants 21 2,164,000 Nursing Homes & Day Care Centers 4 835,000 Permits Issued Recreation Buildings 34 2,556,300 Motels __ 4 5,000,000 Type Number Municipal Buildings 4 2,347,000 Building Permits 9,033 Swimming Pools , 63 866,864 Electric Permits 9,538 Miscellaneous 86 3,476,245 Heating Permits 6,343 Other Than Structures 20 127,625 Plumbing Permits 5,763 Alterations & additions 3,843 6,791,189 Refrigeration Permits 4,036 Alterations & additions 885 31,392,553 Steam & Hot Water Permits 130 Ventilating & Air Conditioning Permits 1,416 TOTAL 9,033 $245,360,377 Commercial Laundry & Dry Cleaning Permits 8 Sign Permits 1,439 Classification of New^ Housing by Type Wrecking Permits 386' Type Units Permits Valuation Miscellaneous & Inspection Permts 837 Dwellings, one family 2,225 2,225 $ 47,750,053 TOTAL PERMITS ISSUED 38,929 Dwellings, two family 298 149 4,894,900 22 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY. COLUMBUS. OHIO. 1972

Dwellings, three-four family, 1,234 312 15,643,500 Miscellaneous & Inspection Permits 13,019.25 Apartments, five or more__\_ 6,262 519 62,241,750 Miscellaneous Receipts 75.50 i _—^ TOTALS 10,019 3,205 $130,530,203 TOTAL RECEIPTS $1,048,509.22

Classification of New Housing by Material Type TOTAL LICENSE ISSUED FOR 1972 $ 35,251.00 Wood-Frame 3,159 $121,209,203 Masonry 46 9,321,000 Expenditures Code 100, Personal Services $ 740,158.56 TOTALS 3,205 $130,530,203 Code 200, Supplies & Materials 19,321.40 Code 300, Services 10,580.00 Receipts Code 500, Other Disbursements 5,924.49 Code 600, Outlay for Fixed Assets 1,224.30 Building Permits $ 364,297.62 Electric Permits 229,283.35 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 777,208.75 Heating Permits 90,701.90 Ventilating & Air Conditioning Permits 56,362.35 Balance Refrigeration Permits 92,128.65 Steam & Hot Water Permits 4,474.80 Appropriation for year 1972 $ 764,728.00 Plumbing Permits 180,472.00 Funds transferred in 17,500.00 Commercial Laundry & Dry Cleaning Permits 355.50 TOTAL OPERATING FUNDS 782,228.00 Sign Permits 12,581.30 Expenditures for 1972 777,208.75 Applications for Examination 2,512.00 Wrecking Permits 2,245.00 BALANCE TO GENERAL FUND $ 5,019.25 en M. V«iit Heyde

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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICE INDEX

General Administration 2

Division of Municipal Airport 2

Engineering and Construction 4

Municipal Garage 5

Public Lands and Buildings 5

Division of Sanitation 6

Sewerage and Drainage 7

Division of Electricity 9

Zoological Park Association 10

Division of Construction 11

THE CITY BULLETIN Official Publication of the City of Columbus Published weekly under authority of the City Charter and direction of the City Clerk. Contains official report of proceedings of council, ordinance! passed and resolutions adopted; civil service notes and announcements of examinations; advertisements for bids; details pertaining to official actions of all city departments. Subscription by mail, $3.00 a Year in advance. Second-Class Postage Paid af Columbus, Ohio HELEN M. VAN HEYDE - ^* City Clerk Telephone 461-7316 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICE. COLUMBUS, OHIO 1972

\ DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATION 5» ANNUAL REPORT — 1972 The Division of Administration, Department of Public the Division of Parks and Forestry with the Department Service, is responsible for the administrative functions of Recreation forming the Department of Recreation and of all divisions under the direction of the Director of Parks. This became effective January 1, 1973, and elimi­ Public Service. nated one of the divisions under the Department of These divisions are: Airport, Construction Inspection, Public Service. Electricity, Garage, Public Lands and Buildings, Sanita­ The Deputy Director for the Department of Public tion, Sewerage and Drainage, Engineering and Construc­ Service administers the operation of the personnel sec­ tion and Water. The Columbus Zoological Society oper­ tion for this department. His office is responsible for the ates the Zoo, however, their operation is subsidized by processing of all personnel action forms concerning all the City of Columbus, and their Capital Improvements employees of the divisions under the Department of Program is administered by this office. Public Service. The Departmental Fiscal Management Office was The Deputy or his representatives interviewed persons established within the Division of Administration on whose names appear on the certification list from Civil March 13, 1972. This office was established to provide Service plus all persons who came in inquiring about open lines of communication between the division offices employment. He represented the City in the wage and the Service Director's office on all fiscal matters; to negotiations as well as appeared before the Civil Ser­ review and improve existing operational procedures vice Commission on all appeal actions filed by employees with primary emphasis on development of operating under the Department of Public Service. and capital improvements budgets and proper adminis­ tration of same. The new Division of Construction Inspection was EXPENDITURES FOR DIVISION OF established on July 1, 1972, through the enactment of ADMINISTRATION Ordinance 724-72. Mr. Robert K. Newbold was named 1971 1972 as Division Superintendent. The division was established to coordinate, direct, in­ Code 100—Personal Services __$152,416.63 $192,448.78* spect and supervise the construction of streets and high­ Code 200—Supplies 1,597.61 1,960.65 ways, bridges, storm and sanitary sewers, street light­ Code 300—Operating Expenses 6,425.26 9,185.64 ing, water distribution lines and any other city owned or operated facility, and to handle such other related Grand Total $160,439.50 $203,595.07 matters as may arise in connection with construction. A charter revision was approved by a vote of the * Includes eight (8) Emergency Employment Act em­ public at the November General Election, combining ployees hired in January, 1972. ($49,542.14)

DIVISION OF AIRPORTS ANNUAL REPORT — 1972 SYSTEM OF AIRPORTS The objectives of a system of airports is the dispersion In the Greater Columbus area, Port Columbus Inter- of air traffic. In the past few years there has a been a national is the large metroplitan airport serving the air national concern for providing a system of airports to carriers and large aircraft plus a variety of general meet the total needs of air transportation in the United aviation aircraft. Bolton Field is a reliever airport sery- gtates ing the needs of the smaller, general aviation traffic. We _ . , „ ... „ ... are also fortunate in the Great Columbus area to have By way of definition, a system of airports is that in a seCond reliever airport owned and operated by Ohio which the large metropolitan airports serve the needs of State University which handles a considerable amount the air carriers and large aircraft, while the reliever air- 0f general aviation traffic. port or airports owned by the same public agency pro- The following table depicts the traffic picture for the vide a service for smaller general aviation aircraft. past five years. Total Air Carrier General Aviation Operations Operations Operations 1968 373,720 66,531 293,917 1969 347,104 67,068 272,190 1970 330,678 (341,346) 61,544 263,953 (274,621) 1971 288,448 (349,964) 62,622 218,084 (279,600) 1972 274,379 (368,513) 62,317 196,359 (290,133) 1973 (estimated) 292,900 (401,000) 65,000 225,900 (334,000) In 1968, as shown, Port Columbus had a total of Columbus traffic would have been if Bolton Field opera- 373,720 operations—dangerously approaching the air- tions were included. As shown, Port Columbus traffic ports capacity. The Federal Aviation Administration would have increased to 368,513 operations in 1972, has estimated capacity to be 400,000 operations per an- again approaching the airport's capacity. nUtm'inmi ii J j'.v-J'n. M.I J National forecasts indicate that general aviation traffic In 1969 total operations decreased about 7%. This de- will increase somewhere between 12% and 15% in 1973. crease was m general aviation traffic. The primary Assuming this forecast is correct, the inclusion of Bolton reason for this decrease was major runway construction Field operations at Port Columbus in 1973 together with requiring the closing of one of the main runways for a smaif increase in air carrier operations, would push nearly two months Weather also was a contributing Port Coiumbus totai operations over 400,000 resulting in factor during the latter part of the year. m ht del due to congested air traffic. However, with hC T e ye TS are < ult e S»tSK2Lw l ™£ l\ u r . l + "J*™*" Bolton Field accommodating its share of the general cant This tables shows that the reliever airport Bolton aviation traffic it allows Port Columbus to operate Field has served well to keep Port Columbus Interna- safel and efficiently with an air operations count well tional free of unnecessary traffic. As indicated m the below their estilnated field capacity table the general aviation operations at Port Columbus _ ., /" Tr » „ , , has decreased annually since 1968. It is interesting that To assure the future growth of commercial traffic both this decline in general aviation operations increased passenger and cargo at Port Columbus International, starting in 1971 from an average of 5% per year to 10% and to further develop private aviation in the area, the per year. Bolton Field commenced operations in the fall Division of Airports will continue to maintain a con- of 1971. The figures in parenthesis reflect what the Port certed effort to develop our reliever airport. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICE, COLUMBUS. OHIO 1972

SCHEDULED AIRLINE SERVICE rH r» CO CO id in en co O CO CO CO Passenger activity during 1972 increased 9% over the - at! •* CO CO e CO CO S'oo rH CO •* previous year. This increase is consistent with the O '2 ft CM t> CM CO T-t national average. A total of 1,885,019 enplaned and de­ •* CO CO o

CO CO CO r~ o CM FLIGHT ACTIVITY CO CO co t» IO CO s.ss CM t- m CN o CO O Total air traffic movements at Port Columbus as re­ 01 O CO in CO CO 00 W in CM -H CO OJ ported by the F.A.A. Air Traffic Control Section de­ w O 3 CM rH CM CM creased by about 5% in 1972. The tower handled 288,448 w co- •CO- •C/3- operations in 1971 vs. 247,739 in 1972. n U « The Federal Aviation Administration's Flight Service CO CO Facility, located in the General Aviation Center, which ft. O n c- en OS CO ft. •c*- r-t also accommodates United States Customs and the gen­ w CO K oo" •* T-H in eral aviation pilots' lounge is one of the busiest Flight Q U3 CO Service Stations in the United States. Nearly 440,000 X CO- flight services were handled this past year, which is < more than a 5% increase over 1971. Flight services con­ < u CM CM •* sist of flight plans, weather briefings and clearances by * o £—. o CO 1— CO CM IO CoO SJ"£i -So IM use of radio, telephone and in-person. Sophisticated aids, 00 CJ CO in including weather avoidance RADAR, Doppler Direction co CM Tf •* Finder equipment and a new automatic call distributor co- •CO- co- are used extensively to provide the best in safety ser­ K vices of the aviation public. £ R CO M< rn CO in 1-. *H CM We would like to express sincere appreciation for the id r~ t- •* CM continued fine cooperation and assistance provided by h.ae CO CO e c- CO t> OJHS5 co" CO 00 o M oCO e co o the personnel of the Federal Aviation Administration's t- rt oC O in CoO CoM o

(200 ) m Are a Tota l control tower, under the direction of their chief con- & O W ermi n roller, Don Jones, the Flight Service Facility under the U tn nE> f-i CO- •co­ CO- direction of their chief, Roger Graves, and the Airways S 2 & bi CO * CO ^H E~ Facility Sector headed by Walter Sunden. O CO in CO t- CO o < •J •.'3 ao «3 00 CO # CO CO CD H O 3-K £CM co" co" in •* CO co CD O CM CO i^ TH CM o BOLTON FIELD CO r-l i-i CO CO m ft, •CO- •co- CO- co- Bolton Field's second full year of operation resulted in H K a dramatic 50% increase in air traffic. Operations in­ O creased from 61,516 in 1971 to 93,774 in 1972. •tf CO IO o •* •* o ft. O CO CO o y-t »-l The installation of a non-directional beacon, approach CO in 1-i O t-H oo O* CD CM •* CM CD in" lights, visual approach slope indicators, and runway 5 bis. CO o CO CO CO identifier lights was completed this year. These naviga­ t— CM m t-H C~ tional aids improve the utility and reliability of the air­ CO-

FINANCIAL COMMENTARY a The Division of Airports continued to sustain its self- 0ftJ supporting status in 1972. No General Fund revenues 0J o H were received and all operating and financial costs were u paid from Airport receipts. ll I 0J The City Auditor's records show cash receipts of to Ul $3,121,034 and cash disbursements of $3,389,948, a net 4) c OJ :£ I 0) 0J +J u OJ cash deficit of $268,914, or 8.61%. a OJ a g p. 0J ©o;O c CU 0JQ The Summary Statement of Revenue and Expense is > CO ft D OJ the result of the accounting system installed by Peat, 0J^- & B 8 w W CJ m cu Marwick, Mitchell and Company, airport consultants. Its a OJ basis is the recording of revenues and expenses, when-' OJ M IK Pi 0J +JPQ fa ever possible, in the period in which they are generated &o < O o" p rather than when cash is received or disbursed. P w & DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICE. COLUMBUS. OHIO 1972

DIVISION OF ENGINEERING AND \ , ~ CONSTRUCTION ANNUAL REPORT —1972 As of December 31, 1972, the total number of miles of Road, from Whitehall Corporation Line to Gahanna Cor­ streets and roads, exclusive of Interstate Highways, was poration Line. 1,341.97; 11.07 miles being added by annexations, and During this year of 1972, 5.975 miles of new streets in 29.90 miles being added by new subdivisions. The Inter­ new subdivisions were accepted, at an estimated cost of state System located within our corporate limits, on $1,004,110.00. All costs were paid by the real estate de­ which the City performed maintenance, totaled 29.94 velopers. centerline miles or 226.94 lane miles. The total length The annual street betterment program in 1972, by re­ of alleys was approximately 300 miles. surfacing with hot mix asphalt, by contract bid for There were 320 structures or bridges over 10-foot span stated streets, totaled 5.553 miles, at a cost of $155,345.98. located in our City, of which 177 were maintained or This work included such streets as Binns Boulevard, partially maintained by the City. Broad Street, Fifth Avenue and Hamilton Road. Bids were taken on November 14, 1972, by the Ohio Sidewalk permits issued totaled 4,005 and driveways Department of Transportation, for the construction of 1,167. Inspections were made on more than 8,540 con­ the South Leg of 1-70, from Holton Avenue to Short struction and/or complaint sites. Preliminary grades Street, which includes the Mound-Sandusky Inter­ were checked for twenty subdivisions and preliminary change. The low bid was $17,070,758.56 and the Engi­ street grades were established for sections of 15 streets. neer's Estimate was $19,750,000.00. The City of Columbus Contractors were encumbered to construct the following share, based on the estimate, was $967,765.00. The com­ at various locations throughout the City—$4,069.19 of pletion date of the project is September 30, 1975. It is sidewalk intersections and wheel chair ramps and expected the State will receive bids for the final section $12,891.95 of curb. of the South Leg, from Broad Street to Holton Avenue, Plans for the improvement of and construction of in July, 1973. sidewalks and curbs around City Hall were completed New agreement was consummated between the Ohio August 29, 1972, bids were received September 12, 1972 Department of Transportation and the City of Columbus and contract, in amount of $10,575.00, awarded Septem­ in June of 1972, in accordance with Ordinance No. ber 29, 1972. The Engineer's Estimate was $11,350.00 and 770-72, passed June 5, 1972, for the Biannum from final cost $10,264.72, with final paid December 8, 1972. July 1, 1971 to June 30, 1973, which provided for pay­ Rainfall in 1972 was above normal. Columbus received ment to the City by the State, the sum of $2,212.00 per 45.6 inches, 8.9 inches above the average rainfall of lane mile (presently 226.94 lane miles), for all mainte­ 36.67 inches for the Columbus area since the year 1906. nance work performed by the City on Interstate High­ Snowfall in 1972 was below normal. Columbus re­ way System. In addition, payment is made for all elec­ ceived 19.0 inches of snow, which was 9.4 inches below tric current for lighting and pumps, plus costs of all the average snowfall of 28.4 inches for the Columbus unusual maintenance not included in the lane mile area since the year 1950. agreement. The cost of maintaining the Interstate Highway Sy? State Route 315, Olentangy Expressway, from Kinnear tern in our City, for work performed by the Division of Road to Ackerman Road, was opened to traffic on Au­ Engineering and Construction, which totaled 29.54 cen­ gust 11, 1972. The remaining two sections of Route 315, terline miles or 227 lane miles at the end of this year from Ackerman Road to the Outerbelt, are being de­ was approximately $427,580.00. This included $138,760.00 layed because of land acquisition difficulties with the for electric current for illumination and operation of Union Cemetery and lack of State Funds for their share nine pump stations. of the project. The Street Maintenance Section again performed its State Route 104, Frank-Refugee Expressway, from work in a most creditable manner. Hot mix asphalt re­ 1-71 to Lockbourne Road, was opened to traffic on Octo­ surfacing was applied to seven short lengths of streets, ber 13, 1972. The remaining portion, from Lockbourne totaling 2.88 miles in length. Various types of bituminous Road to U.S. 33, is under design, with construction surface treatment were applied to 25.92 miles of streets scheduled for mid 1974. and alleys. The Ohio Department of Transportation received bids This year, contracts in the amount of $81,309.00 were for the East North Broadway Project on May 11, 1971, awarded for heater-planing several major thoroughfares, with Concrete Construction Company submitting the including West Spring Street, Neil Avenue, North Sum­ low bid of $368,670.69. The State's estimate was mit Street and Nelson Road. The material removed was $496,000.00 The award of the contract was later re­ used in resurfacing several secondary streets and City scinded because of a lawsuit by the property owners parking areas. Total cost of the operation was $95,853.00. over the existing right-of-way width. A total of 131,300 gallons of road oil was applied, by Improvements being designed are for Cooke Road contract, at a cost of $17,600.00, to our stone and gravel Grade Separation, from Indianola Avenue to 1-71; surfaced alleys for dust control. Leonard Avenue, from Hamilton Avenue to St. Clair In 1972, 779 new street name signs were erected and Avenue; and Henderson Road, from Olentangy River 942 street signs were painted or repaired. Total cost of Road to Reed Road, with a Railroad Grade Separation at this operation was $41,778.00. the C. & O. Railroad. On November 14, 1972, bids were received for con­ Plans for Henderson Road, Cooke Road and Leonard struction of a six-bay outpost and office at 1851 O'Brien Avenue are complete. It is expected the State will re­ Road. This building and location will allow us to extend ceive bids on these projects during the first half of 1973. more and faster service to the western portion of the On November 19, 1971, the City entered into an agree­ City. The contract was awarded for $38,800.00 and com­ ment with E. S. Preston and Associates to prepare plans pletion is expected by July 1, 1973. for the construction of the 17th Avenue Freeway, from Major new equipment purchased for the Street Main­ 1-71 to Joyce Avenue. This will include revisions to the tenance Section this year, as a cost of $86,774.00, was: I-71-17th Avenue Interchange, grade separation with 1 2% Cu. Yd. End Loader Hamilton Street, the Penn Central Railroad and an in­ 2 Vibratory Rollers terchange with Cleveland Avenue. At the present time, 1 Pull Type Paver the State is in the process of updating the existing plans 11 V-Body Salt Spreader Units of the freeway, from Joyce Avenue to Cassady Avenue. 3 Suburban Carryalls The City, in 1972, continued its inspection and main­ 5 1-Ton Pick-Up Trucks tenance of catalog of all structures over 10-foot span 1 150 Cu. Ft. Portable Air Compressor located in our City, for which the City is responsible for 1 Four Wheel Drive Utility Vehicle inspection, in accordance with Amended Senate Bill Major new equipment purchased for the Street Clean­ No. 480, passed by the State Legislature. ing Section this year, at a cost of $51,616.00, was: Streets resurfaced during 1972 included Binns Boule­ 1 lVz Cu. Yd. End Loader vard, from Sullivant Avenue to Broad Street; Broad 1 Vac All Sweeper Street, from Parsons Avenue to Alum Creek; Fifth Ave­ During the twelve calendar months of 1972, the sum nue, from James Road to Hamilton Road; and Hamilton of $288,940.00 was spent for snow and ice control on DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICE. COLUMBUS, OHIO 1972

29.3 miles (227 lane miles) of the Interstate System, lets, pick-up of litter on the Interstate System, and joint and on approximately 350 miles of City streets listed on cooperation with the Street Maintenance Section on the snow and ice control priority program. snow and ice control and the fall leaf pick-up program. During this year, 7,450 work orders were issued for The Map Section continued its efficient work in pre- various type of repairs and betterments to our street paring the official 1972 City Map, 200-foot and 60-foot system. A total of 3,136 street opening permits were to the inch scale maps of all new subdivisions and newly issued to various utilities and to private citizens. Also, annexed areas. Other duties performed were the issu- 294 heavy hauling permits were issued in cooperation ance of house numbers, checking vacation plats and deed with the Safety Department, as well as 1,167 driveway descriptions, permits. The Clerical Section, with its ever increasing work The Street Cleaning Section in our Division also per- load, performed its work in a most creditable manner, formed its work in a most creditable manner on the Tabulation of all engineering costs for each individual many miles of curbed streets and the Interstate System, project, instituted in 1968, continued. This work consisted of sweeping and flushing all The interest and work results of all the employees in assessed streets, and all other curbed streets, as time the Division of Engineering and Construction helped to permitted, the cleaning of all catch basins and curb in- make 1972 a most successful year. MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR NO. 650 1972 Funds 1972 Sub—Account Available Expenditures Balance 100—Personal Services $2,133,784.00 $2,095,766.00 $ 38,018.00 200—Supplies or Materials 860,624.53 686,377.87 174,246.66 300—Services 910,548.30 820,583.03 89,965.27 500—Other Disbursements 868,661.76 745,141.17 123,520.59 600—Outlay for Fixed Assets 620,174.39 590,953.86 29,220.53 TOTALS $5,393,792.98 $4,938,821.93 $ 454,971.05 TOTAL AVAILABLE $5,393,792.98 ENCUMBERED $ 483,414.82 EXPENDITURES 4,455,407.11 4,938,821.93 UNENCUMBERED BALANCE $ 454,971.05

MUNICIPAL GARAGE ANNUAL REPORT —YEAR 1972 The Municipal Garage compiles specifications on all During 1972 the Accident Insurance Claim Section, in automotive equipment purchased by the City. The Ga- cooperation with the City Attorney's office and our Body rage also assigns equipment to various Departments and Shop, investigated and processed 635 claims involving Divisions of the City and decides when to retire and sell City equipment. equipment at public auction, or cannibalize it to use The Automotive Section (vehicles) performed either parts for repairs, or as stock. major or minor repairs and diagnosis on 8,489 vehicles v ar The Municipal Garage maintains a stock room of dicing the . ? ; „ „. ,. ^n ,. , .„ ,,„ necessary parts, supplies, tires and tubes for servicing The Municipal Garage Station #9 dispensed 1,262,944.6 all automotive equipment and maintains the central gallons of gasoline during the year. The lubrication sec- garage facility and service station for service to all tion serviced 5,063 vehicles during the same period, motorized equipment owned by the City, excepting the There were 7,211 wash jobs Fire Department. The Garage also supervises the pur- During 1972 the Body Shop made repairs on 1,268 chase of parts and supplies for other divisions for their vehicles In addition it was necessary to estimate and repair shop. request bids on 352 vehicles. This additional work was Only one public auction was held in 1972. (73) pieces a^Automotive6 sTctfon^'ttrucks, performed repairs T1 e nt Were diSP Sed f at Sn aVemge S3le PriCG n l^4 P a h ° ° o^9fi»^^d^^^TS?S&Sn^ ™7 X eacn. *_.-.«., , . , tion serviced 2,044 vehicles during this period. Emer- _ The Garage Stores Account, Fund 583, showed a total gency towing service was provided for 1,136 vehicles expenditure of $1,331,577.99 and outstanding orders car- during 1972. ried over into 1973 amounted to $159,333.55. There was a The Tire Shop repaired or replaced 4,943 tires during gasoline tax refund of $19,293.28. the year. COST OF OPERATION Available* Prior Year Orders Code Fund Lapses Outstanding Disbursemensi Balance 100 Personal Services $ 970,203.03 —0— $ 2,216.00 $ 962,986.67 $5,000.36 200 Supplies and Material 35,052.14 463.96 5,022.96 27,269.51 2,295.71 300 Services 72,828.44 67.34 13,235.84 58,818.39 706.87 600 Capital Outlay 3,504.16 -^0— —0— 3,311.47 192.69 TOTALS $1,081,587.77 $531.30 $20,474.80 $1,052,386.04 $8,195.63** * Includes 1971 Carry Overs, 1972 Appropriations and Transfers. ** Returned to General Fund DIVISION OF PUBLIC LANDS AND BUILDINGS ANNUAL REPORT — 1972 This division is responsible for the maintenance of 2. Our boiler room was completely refurbished with City Hall, City Hall Annex, Mini-City Halls and Munici­ silver and gray paint for better housekeeping. pal Court Rooms. 3. A new lighting system was installed in the Mayor's office. \ » The following projects were completed during 1972: 4. Installed .new air compressor for better operation 1. The garage under City Hall was thoroughly cleaned of controls for heating and air conditioning of City and painted for better visibility. Hall. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICE, COLUMBUS, OHIO 1972

5. Installed additional air conditioning^ unit in data 8. Remodeled offices at the airport for the Division processing to handle abided volume. of Construction. 6. Partitioned office space for Mini City Hall, North 9. Planted hedge, rose bushes and permanent Christ- High Street. mas tree in City Hall lawn. 7. Replaced broken sidewalks and curbing around City Hall. Expenditures for Division of Public Lands and Buildings 1971 1972 100 Personal Services $364,014.17 $417,180.38 200 Supplies or Materials for Operating and Maintenance 33,409.32 35,419.41 300 Services for Operation and Maintenance 261,713.78 228,107.24 600 Outlay for Fixed Assets 15,237.96 4,672.13 TOTAL $674,375.23 $685,379.16

REVENUES Rent—Boys Club of Columbus $ 2.00 Rent—Linden Veterans Center 1.00 Rent—Columbus Transit Company 350.00 Rent—American Legion Post #690 1.00 Rent—North Market 1.00 Rent—Watkins Printing Company 2,310.00 Duplicating Services 16,316.48 Vending Machines 1,022.09 Telephone Commissions 45.05 Miscellaneous 1,654.68 Postage 18,381.96 Current Reimbursements, Miscellaneous 911.20 Charges for Labor and Material 354.19 TOTAL - $ 41,350.65

DIVISION OF SANITATION ANNUAL REPORT — 1972 The Division of Sanitation administers the collection As in previous years, we rendered special service to and disposal of solid waste for the City of Columbus, church festivals, civic affairs, and all city office build­ which encompasses, in addition to the Division's primary ings without charge. Apartment house dwellings who objective, secondary objectives including: have cubic yard refuse containers, instead of the usual 1. Inspection of all licensed, privately operated solid refuse cans, receive one collection per week, free gratis. waste disposal sites within the corporate limits of DEAD ANIMAL COLLECTIONS the City. The Division is responsible for the collection and dis­ 2. Inspection of all private refuse haulers equipment, posal of all dead animals from streets, alleys, private to see if it conforms to city specifications, before properties, laboratories, and veterinarians. issuance or renewal of a city license. 3. Employee safety and training programs. DISPOSAL PROGRAM 4. Operation of clean-up campaign in cooperation This program is responsible for disposal of solid waste. with the various neighborhood organizations. 1. Maintenance of sanitary landfills for disposal of 5. Improvement of policies and procedures through combustible and non-combustible waste collected constant evaluation and research. by city forces or delivered by private citizens of 6. Public relations and litter control program (P.A.L.). Columbus, and private haulers who have been 7. Issuance of permits to use facilities at city land­ issued a dumping permit. (All refuse received at fills. city operated sanitary landfills is restricted to waste COLLECTION PROGRAM that is collected within the city limits of Colum­ This program devotes its efforts to collection of solid bus.) waste by: 2. The City of Columbus operates two (2) sanitary 1. Regularly scheduled weekly collection of solid landfills. One located on the far east side of Colum­ waste from all residential dwellings. bus on Morrison Road, and the other located on 2. Regularly scheduled weekly collection of solid Frank Road, which is located on the city's south­ waste from contracted commercial establishments west side. Morrison Road Landfill was shut-down early in 1972 and all city-owned refuse packer and public institutions. trucks, along with private haulers deposited all 3. Collection of dead animals from streets, alleys, refuse at the Frank Road Landfill. Private haulers private property, laboratories, and veterinarians. who used the Frank Road or Morrison Road land­ 4. Collection of all litter receptacles that are placed fill are charged $3.00 per ton, or $.15 per 100 lbs. on public right-of-way within the city. 5. Emergency collections as requested. LITTER CONTROL The Division of Sanitation has a total of 166 motorized The litter control program in the City of Columbus vehicles which includes 103 refuse packer trucks. In the is handled through the P.A.L. (Program Against Litter) year 1972, the Division operated a maximum of 86 daily Committee, in conjunction with the Division of Sanita­ packer routes which serviced approximately 190,000 tion and numerous neighborhood councils. household units. This Committee has a two-fold purpose. Each refuse packer truck hauls an average of two and 1. Coordinate the clean-up drives with all interested one-half loads, per day, to one of the City's two sanitary groups and the city. landfills. The combined number of refuse packer trucks 2. The second phase of this program is education, collect daily, approximately 950 tons of refuse. select supervisors speaking before neighborhood CUBIC YARD REFUSE CONTAINERS clubs, church groups, and civic clubs. To instruct This method of collection is picked up by our specially the people in proper methods of preparing and equipped packer trucks servicing 53 customers and re­ storage of their solid waste for collection, and what turning a revenue of $14,180.12 to the City Treasury, in they can do to help in keeping the anti-litter pro­ 1972. gram a continuing program. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICE, COLUMBUS, OHIO 1972

FUND APPROPRIATIONS. ORDERS OUTSTANDING AND DISBURSEMENTS FOR 1972 Outstanding Encumbrances Budget Budget Total Code Previous Year Appropriation Increase Decrease Authorization 100 $ .00 $4,118,473.00 $ 125,000.00 90,000.00 $4,153,473.00 200 19,625.63 414,020.00 .00 43,000.00 390,645.63 300 29,214.30 63,595.00 104,098.46 10,200.00 186,707.76 500 .00 7,000.00 .00 3,500.00 3,500.00 600 404.00 .00 5,700.00 1,500.00 4,604.00 RECAP $ 49,243.93 $4,603,088.00 $ 234,798.46 $ 148,200.00 $4,738,930.39

Expenditures Net Outstanding thru Unemcumbered Code Encumbrances 12/31/72 Balance 100 $ 165,100.00 $3,980,571.08 $ 7,801.92 200 52,883.63 330,165.72 5,515.29 300 78,222.87 105,565.77 2,458.62 500 58.39 2,207.17 1,234.44 600 658.75 2,946.43 919.82 RECAP $ 296,923.64 $4,421,456.17 $ 17,930.09

DIVISION OF SEWERAGE AND DRAINAGE ANNUAL REPORT — 1972 The division is subdivided into four operating de­ all revenue needed to defer the cost of the Division's partments which have been titled to relate the primary activities and Capital Improvement expenditures. The functions assigned to that particular office or installa­ Division, with the aid of the aforementioned consulting tion. The delineations are: Department of Wastewater engneers, was also responsible for the planning, design Treatment, Department of Design and Planning, Depart­ and construction of all extensions and additions to the ment of Maintenance and the Department of Administra­ sewerage and sewage treatment systems. This activity tion and Business. included review and supervision of the design, plans and The personnel situation of the Division was subject construction of those sewers built under special assess­ to a major change in July of 1972 when a reorganization ment procedure; review of plans and partial design of within the Department of Public Service resulted in the storm drainage facilities for street and expressway im­ creation of an independent Division of Construction. Al­ provement projects, and determination, planning and most all of the Division's construction and inspection approval of preliminary and detail design plans, pre­ force, 35 persons and 8 vacancies, was transferred to the pared under consulting contracts for the extensive and new division along with the pertinent support equip­ intensive Capital Improvements Program. ment Including this transfer operation, the Division total Ordinance 1827-71, as passed and subsequently employee figure fluctuated from a maximum of 341 to a amended by Council after January 10, 1972, designated minimum of 290. The authorized strength of the Division the 1972-1977 Capital Improvement Projects. The at the year's end was 303 and at that time there were 10 ordinance listed 25 Division projects for the construc­ tion year 1972. Due to land acquisition difficulties, suits positions vacant. and litigation and the complications and changes in fed- During the course of the year the Division reluctantly erla and state approval and processing schedules 15 of terminated the services of Wade Sidders and John these projects were rescheduled into 1973. The 10 proj­ Yonek through disability retirement and Jack Ward ects which were bid and/or placed under contract had through voluntary retirement. The Division lost 19, 13 an aggregate total cost of $9,437,284 of which Revenue and 12 years respectively, of experience with their sepa­ funds financed $2,887,130 worth of work, Voted Bond ration from City employment. As indicated by the monies financed $1,072,955 worth and Revenue/federal vacant positions, getting qualified skilled, technical and grant and state administered projects totaled $5,477,199. professional personnel is a continuing difficulty. Adding The Sewerage Service Charge offce made 1474 account Ordiance limitations of personnel positions, the efficent surveys during 1972 with this figure being comprised of and effective operation of the Division has persisted in 267 new accounts in contract municipalities, 24 unin­ being the most critical problem area of the Division. corporated county area accounts 374 miscellaneous non- As in the past, the Division continued to contract for city surveys, 170 property transfers in unincorporated the services of private engineering firms for reports on areas and 639 City of Columbus account surveys. A total special projects and the design of most Capital Improve­ of 3,851 delinquent accounts were certified to the Frank­ ment Projects. The planning, design and processing of lin County Auditor, for collection with the real estate special assessment type sewer projects has been done taxes, in an amount of $103,316.67. on a limited basis by Division Staff Personnel. Extensive conferences and negotiations during the We recommend that the policy of employing consult­ year produced Service Agreements that will be executed ing engineering companies for preparing reports and in early 1973 with the governmental authorities of design of Capital Improvements be continued. The com­ Franklin County for servicing Brookside Estates and the bined and simultaneous efforts of ten or more outside County Sewer District No. 6/New Albany area, Marble firms certainly results in expediting the Capital Im­ Cliff, Minerva Park and Reynoldsburg. provement Program in a shorter period of time. GOALS FOR 1973: 1—Place under contract the 15 de­ The Division continued to be responsible during 1972 layed 1972 C.I.P. projects; 2—bid and place under con­ for the maintenance, repair and operation of the system tract the 45 project, $27,744,000, 1973 Capital Improve­ of sanitary, combined and storm sewers and other ment Program; and 3—enact the Industrial and Munici­ surface drainage, along with the sewage treatment fa­ pal .Sewer Use Ordinance. cilities which included the Jackson Pike Plant and the 1972 WASTEWATER TREATMENT—GENERAL new Southerly Treatment Plant. This overall Division Both treatment plants received and treated a sizable responsibility included the maintenance of 2004.88 miles increase in volume of sewage during 1972, and this had of main sewers (70.79 miles having been added to the the effect of reducing our unit treatment costs. The aver­ recorded system during the year) and the average daily age daily flows received at the plants did not reach the treatment of 146.0± million gallons of sewage per day design capacity at either plant, although there were by the two plants, together with 6 sanitary and 13 storm various momentary peak flow rates, at both plants, sewage pumping stations; continuance of extensive when primary treatment, only, could be provided. record system; administration and enforcement of the The present water quality requirement assigned to the Sewer Code (still in need of revision); administration'" Scioto River is "Aquatic "B" standard, and our test re­ of the "Sewerage Service Charge" and the "System sults showed that this level of quality was present at Capacity Charge" which together provided practically almost all times during the year. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICE, COLUMBUS, OHIO 1972

The stream water quality standard chaffges to Aquatic -Routine office activities include the extension of the "A" in 1975, and we can recognize the fact that substan­ 60 scale Atlas by 126 new sheets, the 200 scale Atlas tial upgrading of treatment quality will be required at by 13 new sheets and the Record Plans by 101 new both plants. Major revisions in the system will be sheets. Numerous Easement Descriptions were checked. needed, improved efficiencies in our operation and main­ Maintenance, Repair and Operation tenance methods will be essential, and tighter controls 3,610 Permits were issued for repair and construction with surveillance of the industrial contributions to the of sewer services. sewer system will become mandatory. $2,044,990.11 was received by the Sewer Permit Clerk Relative to the major process revisions needed, we did for Fees including Permits, Frontage, Acreage and considerable pilot plant evaluation and study to pre­ Sewer Capacity Charge. pare for those decisions in 1971, under the direction'of 58.4507 miles of sewer were cleaned by dragging. Mrs. Fulmer. Unfortunately, she left the employment of 43.7850 miles of sewer cleaned by flexible power rod­ the city early in 1972, and as yet, no one has come der. along to pick up that important work. Finding some 19.0015 miles of sewer cleaned by Meyer's Jet Machine, means of evaluating and selecting our best method for making a total of 121.237 miles of Sewer cleaned. arriving at advanced treatment is certainly one of our 4941 Complaints were investigated top priority plans for 1973. 36 House Connections were constructed Relative to improving the efficiency of operation and 4742 Individual Inspections were made of Special maintenance within the plants, a very comprehensive Structures. study, encompassing the entire scope of these problems Miscellaneous activities included repairs to Existing was undertaken during the year, and is nearly com­ Sewers and Structures, cleaning Drainage Ditches, pleted. We are confident that major strides in improving Maintenance of Plant and Equipment, Etc. efficiency will be possible, and that this study will out­ line ways and means of placing them into effect. SOUTHERLY WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT Construction of new facilities to essentially double The treatment problems connected with the industrial plant flow through capacity continued through 1972. loadings in Columbus' sewer system, have been con­ Most of the major concrete work has been completed sidered particularly severe. Their effect will become on new primary, aeration, gallery, and final settling noticeable immediately however, as we reach for 95% tanks. Waste activated sludge concentration and other or better treatment. It is considered a top priority item major improvements are also well along in construction. also, that we complete our sewer use regulation and The new facilities all tie together and should be ready place it in effect during 1973, so as to be able to to start up as a treatment unit sometime after the have knowledge of, and some control of, the industrial middle of 1973. A substantial period of time for adjust­ waste portion of our treatment problem by 1975. ment of new equipment may be expected. After this It was a hectic year in both plants, with over 20 break-in period, it is anticipated that the present plant million dollars worth of construction under way, while will be shut down for several months to allow a com­ attempting to maintain operations, but it would appear plete renovation of equipment. The treatment capacity that the next several years will be similar in this area. of the new units should be adequate to allow this. A lot of employees contributed a lot of cooperation during the year and it was surely appreciated. The number of personnel at the beginning of the year was 65. At the end of the year we had 67. Ten new em­ SUBDIVISION OF SEWERS AND DRAINS ployees started and eight terminated. The turnover rate Planning and Construction was about 15%, which is acceptable. Plan examination and approval was given for 44.500 Plant performance during 1972, did not show improve­ miles of Private Sewers ranging in size from 6-inch ment. The increase in average daily plant flow treated through 42-inch in diameter. Nearly all of the plans for from 36.5 MGD in 1971, to 49.5 MGD in 1972 may have this work were prepared by Private Engineers who con­ been partially responsible for this performance. Prob­ sulted with this office almost daily for checking and lems with recycle solids flows are also believed partially correction of plans necessary for final plan approval. All responsible. The increase in flows is believed due to Expressway and Freeway Plans involving City of Co­ very high rainfall during 1972, plus the acceptance of lumbus Sewer System were reviewed. hipher flows through the plant. A total of 16.203 miles of Storm Sewers were built The major difficulty in the operation of Southerly, as with Street Improvement Plans. These Plans were pre­ in any wastewater treatment plant, is the satisfactory pared either by the City Division of Engineering or by handling and disposal of solids generated by the treat­ Private Engineers. Both required approval for the pre­ ment process. We are still experimenting with vari­ liminary and final design computations and final plans. ations in solids handling procedures in order to find a Sewer sizes ranged from 10-inch through 72-inches in better method. The planned installation of a heat treat­ diameter as well as 91" x 68" pipe. ment process for sludge conditioning is eagerly antici­ A total of 9.849 miles of public sewers were built rang­ pated as a more final solution to this problem. ing in size from 8 inches to 72 inches in diameter and Another important factor in the disposal of sludges including 143" x 82" pipe. These included 9.241 miles is the amount of down time on the incinerators. Any completed under contract arrangement and 0.608 miles failure within the incinerator requires several days of of new work installed by maintenance personnel. cooling to allow entry plus a slow warm-up period, in The above sewers included 2170 appurtenant struc­ addition to the time required for actual repair. It is tures such as Manholes. Inlets. Headwalls, etc. therefore highly desirable to reduce such down time While considerable additional activity was under way, incidents as much as possible by maintaining as close the total sewers added to the Columbus System during to steady state operations as possible. The propoed auto­ 1972 was 70.793 miles. The total length of sewers in the mation of incinerator operations should do much to im­ Columbus System as of January 1, 1973 became 2004.088 prove operation. miles of which 1201.247 miles are Sanitary Sewers, The general conclusion is that any improvement in 562.305 miles are Storm and 240.536 are Combined Sew­ sludge disposal will improve operation of the treatment ers. facilities of the plant. FISCAL DATA — 1972 DISBURSEMENTS BY FUNCTION 371 SEWER FUND ADMINISTRATION MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION Const. Sewerage Jackson Pike Southerly Sewer Main­ Permits Code Item Admin, Tr. Plant Tr. Plant tenance & Surveys Total 100 Personal Services $ 396,483 $1,377,605 $ 709,076 $ 846,545 $ 269,100 $ 3,598,809 200 Supplies & Material 7,044 312,732 273,509 73,342 2,487 669,114 300 Services 531,261 633,783 263,537 47,243 5,899 1,481,723 500 Other Disbursements ___ 247,464 42 479 139 248,124 600 Outlay for Fixed Assets _ —0— 490 361 —0— 58 909 Totals $1,182,252 $2,324,652 $1,246,483 $ 967,609 $ 277,683 $ 5,998,679 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICE, COLUMBUS, OHIO 1972

6710 SEWERAGE DEPRECIATION AND IMPROVEMENT FUND DEBT SERVICE AND OUTLAY FOR FIXED ASSETS 300 Services $ 300,986 —0— —0— —0— —0— $ 300,986 400 Debt Service 5,403,845 —0— —0— —0— —0— 5,403,845 500 Other Disbursements 224,944 —0— —0— —0— $ 2,090 227,034 600 Outlay for Fixed Assets _ 3,062 $ 126,501 $ 17,003 $ 7,819 560,933 715,318 $5,932,837 $ 126,501_ $ 17,003_ $ 7,819 $ 563,023 $ 6,647,183 GRAND TOTALS $7,115,089 $2,451,153 $1,263,486 $ 975,428 $ 840,706 $12,645,862

SUMMARY OF SEWER CONSTRUCTION 1972 Total Length of Sewers as of January 1, 1972 1933.295 Miles Private Sewers Constructed During Year Ending December 31, 1972 44.500 Miles Sewers Constructed in Connection with Street Improvements During the Year Ending December 31, 1972 16.203 Miles Public Sewers Built During the Year Ending December 31, 1972 9.849 Miles Total Length of Sewers Completed During the Year Ending December 31, 1972 70.552 Miles Total Length of Sewers Annexed to City During the Year 1972 0.241 Miles Length of Sewers Added in the Year 1972 70.793 Miles Total Length of Sewers as of January 1, 1973 2004.088 Miles Amount of Contract Completed During 1972, (other than those Built with Street Improvements) plus new Maintenance Construction $3,613,863.86

DIVISION OF ELECTRICITY ANNUAL REPORT — 1972 In 1972, the Division of Electricity is proud to say that With far-above-average effort of our own Attorney, 1296 new street lights were installed. The major areas Andrew Redlin, we were able to collect nearly $64,000 lighted were: In the north — Cook Rd., McGuffey Rd., in damage claims and other money due the Electric Walmar and Fayett Drives, Ackerman Rd. and Norwood Division. St. In the northwest — Grandview Ave., King Ave., and All the above money is used to help us supply the West 6th Ave. In the northwest — E. 5th Ave. In the power, relamping, repairs and operation cost of the east — Trevitt Heights, Franklin Park South, James Rd., street lighting system, free of tax money for the Colum- and the East Code Area. In the south — Whittier St., bus tax payers. The rest comes from the sale of power. Frank Rd., and the Heimandale Area. In the west — With the new Environmental Protection Act facing us, Sullivant Ave., S. Harris Ave., and completion of the we have been telling everyone that we should be al- West Code Area. lowed to borrow, not be given, the money to install new Our revenues from the sale of power increased from generating equipment that will not violate the Act. The $4,038,946 in 1971, to $4,623,657 in 1972. With this in- old boilers should be put on standby, available in crease of power sold, we also improved our average emergencies. power load. Our load factor in 1971 was 63.6%, and in Since we supply the voters of Columbus with about 1972 it was increased to 67.4%. Local utilities have a $800,000 of free street light maintenance, which will load factor of about 50%. The high load factor we have grow as we add more lights, we feel we should be means that the equipment is used at 67.4% of full peak allowed to continue this service. Not many voters relish capacity. This is a good gauge of efficient handling of the idea of new taxes to pay for the street light main­ our loads. tenance, if we are not allowed to continue. The Division had a net cash flow (Revenue less We are often reminded that the Electric Division does operating costs and debt service) of $247,428. Last year not pay taxes. The usual investor-owned utility pays (1971) this figure was in the red. In municipal finance, about 11% of operating revenue as state and local tax. the Auditor does not look at depreciation and it is not Since we plow back all surplus revenue, we do not pay used in his statements. However, since it represents a income tax but our street light operating cost is 17% cost to the Division, it is reflected in addition to the of our operating revenue, operating costs mentioned above. As long as there is a Municipal Electric Division, it Some major repairs were made in the power plant, seems there will be pressure groups that want to see it The gas turbine-generator was overhauled at a cost of shut down. It seems that the pressure groups should tell $27,600 to keep it at peak service. We rewound #6 the taxpayers that they will pick up the tab for the generator at a cost of $59,000. A new feedwater heater street light operating costs. That will clearly indicate was purchased at a cost of $17,000. A new feedwater their interest in the community. Did anyone ever think pump was purchased for $5,500, and several other fairly that our minute sales of power might supply a little large repairs made for an additional cost of $12,300. The "free enterprise competition"! plant equipment, except the gas turbine-generator, is CTTMMATJV quite old and these continuing costs highlight the need SUMMAKY for new generation equipment. Set forth below is a tabulation of the more important Our Meter Department takes any customer problem as items for the year 1972, together with a comparison for high priority, and continuing effort is made to see that the year 1971. the customer complaint is answered. A total of 1360 BALANCE SHEET voltage checks, load checks, meter equipment correc- YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1972 tions, consumer complaints and assistance to customers, ig72 1971 were made. Bear in mind that we only have about 7000 (a) Net Station Output KWH 134,654,100 126,100,300 meters total. Apparently such service creates friends (b) Purchased Power 142,062,000 because we added 124 new accounts in 1972. (c) Generator Peak Load, KW Our Distribution Section replaced 89 freeway stan- & Purchased Power 46,900 46,900 ards, and 389 freeway lamps were replaced. They re- Date: Mon.-July 24 Fri.-Sept. 10 placed 100 city light standards. New service transform- Time: 12:00 P.M. 2:00 P.M. ers of 3250 KVA were added to the system. New cable (d) Generator & Purchaced added to the system for new street lighting, new service, Power Load Factor, % 67.4 63.6 system improvements and street lighting maintenance (e) Operating Revenue*, $ 4,623,657 4,038,946 was a total of 8 Vs miles. , (f) Operating Expenses '__• _\ 4,232,676 3,977,510 Our people keep on top of every way we can increase Debt Service Cost 143,553 137,128 our cash input. Nearly $10,000 worth of scrap steel and copper was converted to cash. Sub Total 4,376,229 4,114,638 10 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICE, COLUMBUS, OHIO 1972

(g) Net cash flow (e) minus (f) 247,428 (75,692) Assets and Other Debits: (h) Depreciation* *. 1 ^469,529 451,862 Property Accounts $21,183,482 (i) Net Operating Results De­ Less Depreciation 10,608,094 ficit (g) minus (h) (222,101) (527,554) Net $10,575,388 (j) Annual Payroll, $ Funds Due From Municipality 0 Electric 1,419,220 1,345,562 Miscellaneous Special Funds 252,491 Other 262,221 221,513 Cash 414,264 Accounts Receivable 585,107 Total $ 1,681,441 $ 1,567,075 Accrued Estimated Value Street Lighting 13,429,346 (k) Number of Employees, Material and Supplies 109,490 Average 140.5 140 Construction Work in Progress 71,421 (1) Number of Street Lighting Units in Service, end of TOTAL $25,437,507 year: Ornamental System 5,168 4,882 Liabilities and Other Credits: Utilitarian System 11,014 10,436 Miscellaneous 94 283 Utility Investment $10,067,946 Long-Term Debt (Bonds) 1,740,000 Total 16,276 15,601 Accounts Payable 943,862 Customers' Deposits 100,597 Expressway System 2,362 2,312 Other Current and Cccrued Liabilities 0 Total No. of Units in Deficit __ (925,714) Service 18,638 17,913 Constructive Surplus 13,510,816 $25,437,507 * Depreciation is Estimated

ZOOLOGICAL PARK ASSOCIATION ANNUAL REPORT — 1972 ADMINISTRATION From the operational standpoint, this year was one this summer did was grow grass. This project was also of the poorest in memory. Generally, all of the opera­ included paving the Children's Zoo contact areas with tional problems could be blamed on the financial situa­ black-top. Originally these areas were sodded. This tion, which, in turn, was caused by inclement weather. lasted about a month and then we had mud contact We experienced a sizable drop in attendance and reve­ areas. The paving solved this problem. Also, the moats nue starting as early as May. By the end of May we in the Children's Zoo were redone. The old deer runs were down $13,133.00 from 1971. This problem was com­ were totally removed and the area was seeded. The fox pounded as we went along because we had budgeted pens were removed and the area seeded, and the picnic for an increase in revenue to meet operation expenses. areas defined and paved. Over all, it was a tremendous By the end of June this drop in income below the pre­ improvement to the zoo grounds. vious year's became $18,000.00 and, in July, became During the latter part of the year, contracts were let $21,514.00. And so the year went on. We were not the for the new eagle cage, the floating boat dock, the new only ones experiencing this disaster. Many zoos, and public rest rooms, the new tour train station, the new similar facilities, in our area suffered the same fate. As boat station and waiting area, and the new cheetah best we can determine, the weather was the main factor run and housing. All of these projects are scheduled for involved. A lot of rain, cold weather and little sunshine completion in the spring of 1973. Work continues on the are not conducive to good zoo attendance; the opposite $1.7 million Pachyderm Complex in the East-zoo area. is necessary. This drop in revenue which, of course, kept The need for a new Great Apes House looms as a dire us from realizing the increase upon which the budget necessity now. This is yet unfunded but desperately was based, resulted in a very tight financial operation. needed to keep our growing Gorilla collection. The com­ This was reflected in our keeping all part-time personnel ing year does not have any major projects on the to an absolute minimum, not filling keeper or mainte­ agenda, but we will be working on some landscaping nance vacancies, and deferring maintenance projects and projects to further improve the grounds. equipment orders. Of course, these deferments are Mrs. Lonnie Smith became the new Executive Secre­ bound to catch up with you at a later date. The final tary to the Columbus Zoological Park Association results for 1972 show a decrease of $18,304.00 in revenue (Zoological Society) this year, replacing Robert Whittier below 1971, plus the loss of the expected increase of who resigned earlier. Lonnie has really taken "the bull $18,800.00 over the previous year which makes a total by the horns" and our public relations, media coverage deficit of $37,104.00. The City of Columbus voted a salary and ticket sales are excellent. If media coverage and increase for employees late in the year. This in turn was public relations are any indication of future attendance matched percentage-wise for our zoo employees. These we should have a good year in 1973. With the ground­ events all resulted in a final, necessary, city subsidy to work Lonnie has laid during the latter part of 1972 we the zoo this year of $388,000.00. Final attendance for 1972 anticipate the best coverage, cooperation and participa­ was 214,770 adults and 170,573 children for a total of tion in the coming year that the Columbus Zoo has ever 385,343. This is a considerable drop from 1971 atten­ experienced. The local Gold Circle Stores (Federated) dance. provided the Public Relations office and the zoo with a Even in the face of the above problems the appearance brochure that has the location of the zoo, information of the zoo continued to improve. One of the biggest im­ about the zoo, and a guide map for the zoo in it. They provements under the Capital Improvements Program furnished as many as needed and at no charge. Presently was accomplished: pavement of all new walks and through the efforts of Mrs. Smith, the Zoo Auxiliary is drives. Many of the old walks were removed entirely. rapidly coming into being. This group will include Several were relocated for better traffic flow and appear­ various volunteer assistance programs. This organization ance. Several were widened and all were resurfaced. Our should be of tremendous help to the Zoological Gardens maintenance department then relocated the post and in many, many respects. chain walk barriers and we have much nicer looking The Docent Association continues to be an intrinsical grounds and walks. Besides the appearance, the public part of our zoo organization. There were three classes appreciates the smooth, relocated walks. It is easier to held during 1972: one in the early spring, a new "sum­ get from place to place and much easier to push strollers mer" class and the usual fall class. From these classes a and wheel chairs. We had a topsoil and seeding contract total of thirty-eight (38) graduate Docents were added with the walks contract and all bare areas and old re­ to the rolls this year. At the end of the year Lois Hils- moval or construction areas were seeded.—One thing man replaced Judy Birky as Docent Director. Judy will DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICE, COLUMBUS, OHIO 1972 11 be moving into the newly created staff position of Edu­ ical keepers and maintenance people left during the cational Curator in early 1973. year but we held off replacing them for budgetary rea­ The annual Zoofari was held on June 24th this year sons. We will be making replacements in early 1973. and, as in 1971, it was a huge success. As was true with The Zoo employees' Christmas party was held on De­ the weather this whole summer, the evening was quite cember 21st. I feel our general morale is high and our cool but it did not rain. However, the party soon people work together as a team. We all look forward "warmed up" to the occasion and was finally judged a to a big year in 1973. great success. The income, which is used for animal We were all shocked and saddened by the loss of purchases, even exceeded the previous year. We again Dick Brentlinger this year. Not only was Dick a tremen­ extend our many thanks to the Zoofari committee. dous help to us as a Board member, but he was a close The Columbus Zoo hosted the Great Lakes Regional friend and a fine man. Conference here on April the 9th, 10th and 11th. Meet­ On behalf of myself and the zoo staff we extend our ings were held at Scots Inn with one lunch at the zoo special thanks to the Board of Directors and the various party house followed by a tour of the zoo. The papers committees. They have been of tremendous help to the were very good and we feel the conference quite suc­ zoo through the year. We also extend our appreciation cessful. The Zoo Director attended the National to the City of Columbus officials and city council for A.A.Z.P.A. meeting in Portland, Oregon, October 1st their support and cooperation. We rely on them in great through the 5th this year and the national Zoo Veteri­ measure and truly appreciate and enjoy the fine rela­ narians Conference in Houston, Texas, November 5 tionship we have. through 8. The Columbus Zoo received its Federal Exhibitors li­ COLUMBUS ZOOLOGICAL PARK ASSOCIATION cense and number this year as is required by the revised STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS AND Animal Welfare Act. Because of the Animal Welfare ACCUMULATED DEFICIT Act, endangered species requirements and the perma­ nent quarantine regulations, our zoos are becoming more Year ended December 31 and more involved with the Federal Government. We 1972 1971 all agree, generally, that these regulations are quite nec­ Operating Revenues: essary but it does create more work, more red-tape and Gate admissions $274,692.18 $290,894.87 slows up many projects and animal transactions. The Concession fees 30,992.41 30,496.37 federal moratorium on birds, due to Exotic Newiastles Tour train 8,322.13 9,865.75 Disease controls, seriously affected the bird collection Boat 15,887.85 21,312.25 and this will continue for some time to come. In gen­ Miscellaneous 4,112.04 1,314.28 eral, the operation of a zoo is becoming a big and com­ plicated business. Unfortunately, federal assistance to Total operating revenues — 334,006.61 353,883.52 zoos is not forthcoming whereas more federal require­ City of Columbus subsidy __ 388,000.00 356,000.00 ments are. We have found it almost impossible to get Total revenues 722,006.61 709,883.52 included in federal funding and revenue sharing. I per­ sonally feel that zoos should start getting assistance; this is an area where we should start "becoming in­ Operating expenses: volved." Administrative operations _ 65,736.70 74,873.27 Plant operations 286,548.56 296,349.48 A Zoo Medical Advisory Board was formulated this Zoological operations 342,227.71 343,769.59 year and held its first meeting on December 20th. This group consists of a federal veterinary representative, a Total expenses 694,512.97 714,992.34 state veterinary representative, representatives from the Ohio State University veterinary college and medical Excess of revenues over college, the Zoo veterinarian and Zoo Director. A wide expenses—current year variety of topics and areas are being discussed and we (deficit) 27,493.64 (5,108.82) anticipate very interesting and beneficial results, to all Cumulative excess of parties, from such a board. expenses over revenues— Mr. Harry Lofton was appointed as the Zoo Mainte­ beginning of year nance Supervisor in April of this year. He replaced Joe (deduct) (32,348.73) (27,239.91) Warren. Miss Salle' Milano started in the office in April Accumulated (deficit)— replacing Laura Thompson; this position is the payroll end of year $ (4,855.09) $(32,348.73) clerk plus many other functions. Several various Zoolog­

DIVISION OF CONSTRUCTION ANNUAL REPORT — 1972 The Division of Construction was established by en­ The Private Improvements Section—responsible for all actment by City Council of Ordinance Number 724-72 privately financed projects. passed May 24, 1972. The Division began operation on The Testing and Materials Section—responsible for July 2, 1972. ascertaining that all materials incorporated into the The duties and responsibilities of this Division are to work meet the requirements of the contract. supervise and inspect the construction of streets, high­ The Surveying Section—responsible for establishing ways, bridges, sewers, water lines, street lighting, and all horizontal and vertical controls and the layout any other City owned or operated facility. required to perform the work in accordance with the The Division strength was established at ninety-one plans. (91) employees—88 full-time and 3 seasonal. All the The creation of this Division has resulted in better personnel required to fill the positions necessary to per­ standardization of the requirements for all types of form the work involved were transferred to this Divi­ work and has simplified the coordination of complicated sion from the following Divisions: Engineering and Con­ sequential operations by eliminating gaps and overlaps struction, Sewerage and Drainage, Water and Electricity. in responsibilities. Efficiency has been increased through Much difficulty has been encountered in obtaining ex­ the combining of personnel possessing similar skills and perienced personnel to bring the Division up to autho­ by comprehensive utilization of this personnel. rized strength. This is especially true in the case of Professional Engineers. It is appropriate that we publicly extend our thanks to all employees of this Division for their very fine In addition to the Administrative and Clerical per­ efforts in performing their duties and conducting the sonnel the Division consists of four major sections: business of the Division. Our most valuable asset has The Capital Improvements Section—responsible for all been their skill, kndtyledge and desire to perform the publicly financed projects and includes City, City-- work. We are .grateful for flje fine spirit of cooperation State, City-Federal (Topics), and City-State-Federal whi£h has been exhibited by each employee since the Contracts. creation of the Division. 12 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICE. COLUMBUS. OHIO 1972

1972 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS \ ^ SUMMARY

Completed Completed Incomplete Incomplete % of Total Number Amount Number Amount Amount Division of Engineering & Construction 8 $ 500,400.58 11 $ 691,551.21 9.3 Division of Electricity 1 32,300.00 1 80,455.50 0.9 Division of Sewerage & Drainage 7 1,009,472.61 11 10,100,204.60 87.3 Division of Water 0 0.00 3 314,752.08 2.5 TOTALS 16 $1,542,173.19 26 $11,186,963.39 100%

Contractors Visintine & Co. 1 $ 32,190.00 0.2 Fellows Construction Co. $ 12,956.83 1 344,673.10 2.8 Decker Construction Co. 49,797.60 1 51,353.69 0.8 Strawser Paving Co. Inc. 22,297.01 — — 0.2 John Eramo & Son Inc. 193,037.02 — — 1.5 N. J. LeCrone Co. 28,911.16 3 91,254.97 0.9 Ritz Paving, Inc. 70,294.54 — — 0.6 Columbus Slurry Seal Inc. 24,977.92 — — 0.2 Coady Contracting Co. 98,128.50 1 25,339.00 1.0 Jess Howard Electric Co. 32,300.00 — — 0.3 Henry L. Miller & Sons 121,912.54 — — 1.0 Concrete Construction Co. 3 631,447.63 3 2,003,602.10 20.7 Jack Conie & Sons Inc. 2 92,290.20 1 1,651,405.00 13.7 Complete General Construction Co. Inc. 1 163,822.24 6 6,265,101.50 50.5 Philip S. Mara Inc. — — 20,492.50 0.2 Legg & Davis Construction Inc. — — 50,910.00 0.4 Farley Paving Inc. — — 55,657.95 0.4 Fritz-Rumer-Cooke Co. — — 19,680.00 0.2 Niple Ramey Construction Co. — — 378,660.80 2.9 Pence Electric Co. — — 80,455.50 0.6 Utilicon Company — — 26,799.50 0.2 The Fishel Company — — 89,387.78 0.7 TOTALS 16 $1,542,173.19 26 $11,186,963.39 100%

1972 PRIVATE PAVING PROJECTS ALL COSTS PAID BY DEVELOPER Length Sq. Yds. Estimated Ft. Area Cost Streets completed but unaccepted 43,410 136,443 $1,865,701.00 = 8.221 Miles

Streets under construction but not completed 27,774 91,429 1,055,480.00 = 5.260 Miles

Streets under agreement but not under construction __ 31,317 103,797 1,386,941.00 = 5.934

Total streets unaccepted (Completed and Incompleted) _ 102,501 331,669 $4,308,122.00 =19.415

Total streets completed and accepted 31,550 94,555 1,004,110.00 = 5.975 Miles

Grand Totals 134,051 426,224 $5,312,232.00 =25.390 Miles DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICE. COLUMBUS. OHIO 1972 13

1972 PRIVATE SANITARY AND STORM SEWERS CONSTRUCTED

Private Sanitary Sewers Private Storm Sewers Private Storm Sewers Under Streets Pipe Size Footage Pipe Size Footage Pipe Size Footage 4" 1,381 6" 150 12" 13,251 6" 4,735 8" 2,274 15" 7,977 8" 80,844 10" 2,129 18" 7,468 10" 12,395 12" 10,344 21" 6,303 12" 12,657 15" 6,054 24" 2,822 15" 9,660 18" 5,651 27" 3,399 18" 2,366 24" 3,373 30" 1,787 27" 1,462 36" 2,615 30" 317 42" 2,439 36" 1,818 48" 2,711 42" 90 54" 1,357 60" 3,173 rOTALS 124,038- _33,662_ _55,302

1972 PRIVATE AGREEMENTS — DIVISION OF WATER CONSTRUCTION COMPLETED Size and Length Project Title 2" 3" 6" 8" 12" 16" 20" Parkridge Village III Sec. I __ 202 1,797 797 Northland Estates #2 1,810 330 Harper Road 552 Wilson Road 142 340 Raintree Apts. 65 Sheffield No. 3 750 Graceland Easement 850 Ivywood 170 380 520 Pipers Glen (Hines Road) 335 2,565 Pipers Glen 750 726 Deerfield Village 425 2,360 Farnham Road 108 Sharon Woods #7 880 3,990 2,830 1,660 Sharon Woods #8 200 4,200 2,330 2,190 Gables West #1 64 2,788 Lakewood Park #2 380 2,680 1,000 FraI-270-38-32N E. Broad St. _ 97 2,125 5,624 Crestwood Park 1,164 Lexington Section 3 15 80 2,235 River Bend #5 2,080 3,790 1,030 Southwest Industrial Park 25 1,313 Valley Green I 132 328 3,771 Village Green Apts. 1,320 750 Stoneridge #1 800 55 2,560 4,160 Brandenberry Square 2,650 Belltowne Apts. 1,350 3,050 Walnut Bluff #3 465 1,250 2,885 Barnett Road 100 Hamilton Road 480 Kimberly Parkway North 330 Columbus Commerce Center _ 65 4,020 Twin Creeks Drive 560 1,000 TOTALS 908 3,539 55 30,410 38,621 13,678 5,624

1972 FINANCIAL STATEMENT CODE 100 Personal Services $393,615.79 200 Supplies for Maintenance & Operation 5,611.78 300 Services for Maintenance & Operation 4,346.97 500 Other Disbursements -S- 20D.OO 600 Outlay for Fixed Assets s ». - \ 6,904.54 TOTAL $410,679.08 len M. Van Heyde CITY CIERK

ANNUAL REPORT - -1972

DIVISION OF WATER Department of Public Service

FRANK H. WRIGHT Superintendent

JACK HOLT Assistant Superintendent

THE CITY BULLETIN Official Publication of the City of Columbus Published weekly under authority of the City Charter and direction of the 1LUMBUS, OHIO City Clerk. Contains official report of proceedings of council, ordinances passed and resolutions adopted; civil service notes and announcements of examinations; advertisements for bids; details pertaining to official actions of all city departments. Subscription by mail, $5.00 a Year in advance. Second-Class Postage Paid at Columbus, Ohio HELEN M. VAN HEYDE 2_~. -s- -- City Clerk Telephone 461-7316 DIVISION OF WATER. COLUMBUS, OHIO, 1972

\ THE-'COLUMBUS WATER SYSTEM 1972 An average of 97.6l millions gallons of water per day As expected a new policy that requires the acquisition was pumped into the distribution system. Of this yearly of easements prior to advertising for bids on new con­ total of 35,509.98 million gallons approximately 65% was struction projects has delayed the C. I. P. but no serious supplied from the Morse Road Plant and 35% from the service problems have resulted as development has not Dublin Road Plant. This usage represents an increase in begun in most of the areas that these lines will serve. the average daily pumpage from 96.81 in 1971 to 97.01 in Naturally this pre-bidding requirement caused consider­ 1972 and is the lowest such increase since 1964. This able delay in this years program, but this same policy pumpage decrease is primarily the result of excessive will permit the Contractors to better coordinate the rainfall. work to their respective schedule and thereby provide The precipitation was measured at Hoover Reservoir for more economical construction. Although this pro­ and amounted to a total of 45.60 inches for the year or gram delay has not been as serious as originally antici­ 8.93 inches above normal. However, as of January 1, pated it will require a considerable increase in the 1973 1972 the water level at Hoover Reservoir was 11.2 feet Capital Improvement Budget to finance the rescheduled below the spillway crest elevation of 890.0. This water projects. elevation is considered normal as the Spring rains are The design of the 48-inch water line in Hamilton Road necessary to fill the reservoir. This year we will be able from Morse Road to 5th Avenue was initiated this year. to store additional water as the new spillway crest gates This schedule is expedited to provide additional time to were placed in operation on April 7, 1972 and set to negotiate easements. When completed this line will in­ maintain a maximum water supply pool of 893.0. The crease pressures and flows in the east pressure district cost of these gates was $1,421,483.65. but more importantly it will be the second major link As usual, Alga surveys were conducted on all three between the Morse Road Plant and the large east side reservoirs. Due to the climatic conditiins of low light district. In addition this line is necessary to provide intensities and storm flows combined with early detec­ additional water for the anticipated growth in the east tion and treatment of severe blooms no taste or odor side district including potential suburban contracts. problems developed this year. Although this new right-of-way policy primarily af­ Although chemical costs increased approximately $2.00 fected water lines it also made it impractical to begin per million gallons water quality was normal and floride design on several other major improvements. The con­ feeding equipment is being added at both plants in pre­ struction of the pumping station for the Alum Creek paration for addition to the treated water early in 1973, Raw Water Supply is being delayed due to the need for Also a new grit storage chamber was constructed at the a site easement from the Federal Government. Although Morse Road Plant at a cost of $42,885.00. more land has been acquired for erosion control at A national energy shortage required that restrictions Hoover Dam sufficient sites necessary to justify a second be placed on natural gas. Due to this fuel shortage it contract for erosion control structures was not available. was necessary to provide alternate fuels and burners for Site location complications have delayed the design of heating equipment at both plants to conserve our al­ the N. E. and N. W. elevated tanks. lotted quantities of natural gas for use in recarbonation. The cost of the tank and burner conversions at both This year was extremely significant from the stand­ plants was $14,577.00. point of requests from neighboring suburbs interested in The disposal of water treatment sludge continues to water contracts. Contracts have been furnished to Dub­ be a serious and expensive problem at both plants. A lin, Hilliard, New Albany and Groveport for review and miniature treatment plant is being constructed at the consideration is being given to expanding the Grove Morse Road Plant at a cost of approximately $50,000.00 City Service Area. The signing of these contracts will to determine the feasibility of sludge recalcination. As confirm the need for the City to proceed with the devel­ it will be at least a year before sufficient data is availa­ opment of raw water supplies and related treatment and ble from this research it will be necessary to purchase distribution facilities to provide water to these new ser­ an additional storage site near the Dublin Road Plant to vice areas which have great potential for future devel­ handle the disposal of sludge from this facility. opment.

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DIVISION OF WATER, COLUMBUS, OHIO. 1972 SUMMARY—RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS FOR THE YEARS 1970 through 1972 Operating Fund Number — 0390 1970 1971 1972 Cash Balance January 1st $ 6,266,126.00 $ 5,791,703.62 $ 3,891,727.34 Total Receipts 10,178,919.52 7,359,157.83 8,439,721.22 Total Receipts & Bal. Jan. 1st. 16,445,045.52 13,150,861.45 12,331,448.56 Total Disbursements 10,653,341.90 9,259,134.11 7,453,904.11 Unexpended Bal. Dec. 31st. 5,791,703.61 3,891,727.34 4,877,544.45 Outstanding Enc. Dec. 31st. ____ 879,288.26 1,118,072.41 1,398,421.18 Unencumbered Bal. Dec. 31st. $4,912,415.36 $2,773,654.93 $3,479,123.27

•WATER WORKS DEPRECIATION AND IMPROVEMENT FUND NUMBER 6900 1971 1972 Cash Balance January 1st. $ 6,846,257.30 $ 7,210,745.09 Total Receipts 4,943,556.87 5,656,909.65 Total Receipts & Balance January 1st. 11,789,814.17 12,867,654.74 Total Disbursements 4,579,069.08 5,018,129.97 Unexpended Balance December 31st. 7,210,745.09 7,849,524.77 Outstanding Encumbrances December 31st. 995,925.54 1,194,403.97 Unencumbered Balance December 31st. $ 6,214,819.55 $6,655,120.80 •Ordinance Number 46-71, passed January 11, 1971, established Fund No. 6900

COMPARISON SOURCE OF INCOME FOR THE YEARS 1970 through 1972 1970 1971 1972 Total Water Revenue $ 9,533,685.51 $10,615,458.40 $12,229,792.11 Total Miscellaneous Revenue 258,860.99 337,785.60 361,487.12 Total Revenue—Capital Outlay 386,373.02 1,349,470.70 1,505,351.64 Total Income, AU Sources $10,178,919.52 $12,302,714.70 $14,096,630.87 DIVISION OF WATER, COLUMBUS, OHIO, 1972

DIVISION OF WATER, COLUMBUS. OHIO, 1972 RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS FOR THE YEAR 1972 Fund Fund $ Total Number Number Funds 0390 6900 0390 & 6900 Cash Balance January 1, 1972 $ 3,891,727.34 $ 7,210,745.09 $11,102,472.43 Receipts Metered Water Charge 7,936,135.10 4,273,303.21 12,209,438.31 Fire Protection 10,323.98 5,559.04 15,883.02 Miscellaneous Sale of Water 2,906.01 1,564.77 4,470.78 Receipts from Sale of Water $ 7,949,365.09 $ 4,280,427.02 $12,229,792.11 Meter Repair 13,050.93 13,050.93 Miscellaneous Sales 19,371.52 19,371.52 Reimbursement from Sewer & Drains 247,651.24 247,651.24 Total Operating Receipts $ 280,073.69 $ 280,073.69 Sale of Taps 133,669.01 133,669.01 Meter Fees 340,136.80 340,136.80 Front Foot Charge 179,731.86 179,731.86 System Capacity Charge 849,180.00 849,180.00 Mainline Extension Charge 2,633.97 2,633.97 Total Outlay Receipts $ 133,669.01 $ 1,371,682.63 $ 1,505,351.64 Miscellaneous Income 76,613.43 4,800.00 81,413.43 Total Other Receipts $ 76,613.43 $ 4,800.00 $ 81,413.43 Total Receipts $ 8,439,721.22 $ 5,656,909.65 $14,096,630.87 TOTAL RECEIPTS & BALANCE JAN. 1st $12,331,448.56 $12,867,654.74 $25,199,103.30 DISBURSEMENTS: Payroll & Payroll Overhead Expense $ 4,169,823.47 $ 4,169,823.47 Sup. & Material for Opr. & Main. 1,325,584.29 1,325,584.29 Services for Opr. & Main. 1,781,152.95 $ 269,187.15 2,050,340.10 Debt Service Requirements 4,334,591.28 4,334,591.28 Rebates 32,180.44 26,362.05 58,542.49 Awards & Indemnities 1,780.37 1,780.37 Capital Outlay 96,082.59 387,989.49 484,072.08 Transferred Advance Const. Insp. 47,300.00 47,300.00 TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS $ 7,453,904.11 $ 5,018,129.97 $12,472,034.08 Unexpended Balance December 31st. $ 4,877,544.45 $ 7,849,524.77 $12,727,069.22 Outstanding Orders December 31st. 1,398,421.18 1,194,403.97 2,592,825.15 Unencumbered Bal. Dec. 31st. $ 3,479,123.27 $ 6,655,120.80 $10,134,244.07

V V DIVISION OF WATER, COLUMBUS, OHIO, 1972

DIVISION-OF WATER, COLUMBUS. OHIO DISTRIBUTION OF EXPENDITURES FOR THE YEARS 1970, 1971 and 1972

1970 1971 1972 General Wages $ 2,797,850.02 $ 3,161,407.83 3,508,592.88 Overtime and Holiday Pay 84,896.17 87,973.27 86,321.59 Excess Vacation Balance Paid 4,458.36 Terminal Leave Pay __ 21,025.82 24,665.76 34,075.64 Workmen's Compensation & Surety Bonds 37,819.51 36,494.10 55,619.79 P.E.R.S. Contributions 259,916.16 279,957.36 312,951.75 Employees Hospital. & Life Ins. 98,217.99 108,567.73 172,386.52 Office Supplies 12,386.80 12,113.77 10,620.59 Small Tools 4,621.79 6,849.53 6,000.58 Motor Fuels & Lubricants 1. 32,106.64 31,696.29 35,438.51 Clothing 3,128.30 13,638.72 4,577.23 Cleaning Supplies & Waste Containers 4,878.86 4,250.64 5,029.16 Reproduction & Photographic Supplies 497.06 604.87 1,011.40 Other General Supplies 11,243.01 18,172.56 14,325.73 Postage 38,429.75 50,664.24 13,051.75 Chemicals 770,135.84 927,918.84 1,043,058.18 Lab Supplies 6,348.63 8,532.61 10,691.22 Utilities—Gas, Light & Heat 679,385.55 741,342.48 778,499.55 Printing & Publishing 2,315.90 2,116.05 2,608.14 Professional & Consultant Services 4,455.00 13,222.18 4,965.00 Telephone & Telegraph 25,037.32 25,757.16 26,992.46 Rental of Equipment 32,223.12 16,494.50 14,824.25 Travel, Transportation & Training 6,299.28 5,369.36 6,089.54 Other Services 157,551.44 203,683.78 245,122.30 Claims & Indemnities 5,156.41 2,459.24 2,869.60 Subscriptions & Memberships 58.72 42.00 143.50 General Fund Payments 293,290.70 303,699.72 660,106.87 Maint. Equip., Mach. & Automobiles 111,899.99 146,863.16 127,397.38 Maintenance of Buildings 93,376.50 28,363.36 51,694.97 Maintenance of Fire Hydrants 3,404.25 Maintenance of Water Meters 46,892.86 31,640.79 38,899.23 Maint. of Water Mains & Services 106,953.58 240,843.70 270,065.75 Outlay for Buildings & Structures 10,000.00 12,508.00 Outlay for Furn. & Office Equip. 102,697.04 7,025.19 7,667.59 Outlay for Auto. Equip. & Machinery 20,851.00 27,005.23 44,573.97 Outlay for Water Utilities 93,466.39 93,255.25 89,788.94 Outlay for Water Meters 267,913.61 292,043.23 329,626.50 Principal on Bonds 1,686,000.00 1,686,000.00 1,665,000.00 Interest on Bonds 1,268,753.75 1,216,686.35 1,815,339.81 Interest on Notes 791,190.00 1,374,980.37 854,251.47 Advance to Construction Insp. Div. 47,300.00 Transfer to Motorized Equip. #6010 75,176.77 28,690.79 Other Transfers 565,024.37 2,500,000.00 Refunds of Revenue 29,411.89 67,111.18 58,542.49 Total Expenditures $10,653,341.90 $13,838,203.19 $12,472,034.08 DIVISION OF WATER. COLUMBUS. OHIO. 1972

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INSIDE OFFICE WORK Orders Written 36,140 Tap Cards Recorded 58,776 Number of Meter Books Handled and Recorded 45,606 Number of Telephone Calls 55,846 Curb Boxes Sent to Shop to be put in Shape for N. P. Tum-Offs 437 Miscellaneous Charges for Fire Hydrant Connections $6,675.00

DIVISION OF WATER METER READING DEPARTMENT Calls Readings Meters Meter Inspections Date Made Made Stuck Leaks By Readers

January, 1972 63,849 50,688 175 85 334 February, 1972 57,675 46,466 175 81 366 March, 1972 64,217 50,890 200 109 426 April, 1972 58,734 45,928 158 97 276 May, 1972 58,107 46,729 176 142 427 June, 1972 62,575 49,892 161 80 376 July, 1972 54,426 42,854 116 56 230 August, 1972 59,662 48,412 182 55 292 September, 1972 55,100 42,813 148 47 228 October, 1972 60,243 46,710 162 85 246 November, 1972 58,656 46,057 184 68 256 December, 1972 56,481 44,634 154 56 224 Totals, 1972 709,725 562,073 1,991 961 3,681 Number of No Seal Complaints Sent to Shop- -614 Percent of "Not Home" for Year—20.2% Mileage for Year—114,102 DIVISION OF WATER, COLUMBUS. OHIO. 1972 13

NUMBER OF TAP PERMITS ISSUED AND METER SERVICE FEES for the years 1970 through 1972 1970 1971 1972 Taps: Inside City 378 389 413 513 652 423 Outside City 891 1,041 836 Total

Meters: Size of Meter: 2,385 3,073 3,264 %" 189 183 216 %" 103 108 141 82 80 152 1" 31 62 63 IV2" 16 16 24 2" 0 0 2 3" 0 0 1 4" CP 14 16 4 10"xl2" FM-CT 1 0 0 4" FM 22 33 31 4"xl"DC 13 12 3 6" FM 9 10 12 6"xiy4"DC __. 8" FM 7 5 8 8"x2"DC 3 0 3 10" FM 2,875 3,598 3,924 Total

NUMBER OF METERS REPAIRED AND/ OR REPLACED 1970 1971 1972 Meters Repaired in Shop 4,525 4,403 4,199 Meters Repaired & Sealed on Premises 2,736 3,588 4,048 Meters Repaired, Large Commercial 576 549 598 Total 7,837 8,540 8,845 Meters Tested, Old 4,776 5,143 4,638 4,590 4,231 4,404 Meters Tested, New 9,366 9,374 9,042 Total 11,000 9,691 8,687 Meters Reset, Old & New 2,101 1,600 1,648 Meters Condemned

New Meters Used for Replacements: 1,717 1,091 1,220 %" S 203 129 125 A" 19 5 12 1" 0 0 5 iy2" 2" 2 2 6 3" 1 2 2 4" 1 2 1 8" 0 1 0 Total 1,943 1,232 1,371

New Meters Installed: Commercial Meters Sold to be Installed by Owner: 1970 1971 1972 1970 1971 1972 %" 2,283 3,033 2,566 2" 31 62 63 %" - - - 182 174 200 3" 16 16 24 1" 99 107 126 4"CP 0 0 2 1%" - 69 85 114 4" FMCT 14 0 4 Remote 42 32 148 4" DC 1 16 0 6" FMCT 22 0 4 Total 2,675 3,431 3,006 6" DC 13 33 3 8:.'FMCT 9 12 12 8" DC 7 10 8 10" FMCT 3 5 2 10" x 12" FMCT 0 0 1

\ 14 DIVISION OF WATER, COLUMBUS, OHIO, 1972

OPERATIONS OF WATERWORKS SHOP — DIVISION OF WATER Service, Mairr Line t New Main Line Main Line Boxes Services Service Leaks Leaks Services Services Valves Valves Recondi- Set Back & Cut Off Date Repaired Repaired Installed Renewed Repaired Installed tioned Lowered At Main 1968 353 254 414 178 48 48 3,480 9 0 1969 320 313 431 140 48 40 4,158 11 103 1970 269 299 410 183 35 15 4,290 21 85 1971 282 305 436 188 31 21 4,270 8 89 1972 235 315 457 171 31 16 3,787 85

REPORT OF HYDRANTS WORKED ON FOR 1972 Struck Reset or Caps By Cars Painted Replaced Replaced Installed Repaired Relocated Abandoned Annexed Checked 52 100 53 142 27 311 4 273 See Main Line Extension Report for Footage of Main Lines Installed

DIVISION OF WATER PUMPAGE & CONSUMPTION COMPARATIVE REPORT Total Pumpage Total Metered Unaccounted Year To City M. G. Water M. G. For Water 1950 16,578.930 14,015,819 15.5% 1951 17,192.610 15,760.493 8.3 1952 18,690.120 14,798.534 20.8 1953 19,686.940 15,845.504 19.5 1954 19,947.200 16,431.512 17.6 1955 20,483.460 17,486.334 14.6 1956 20,697.960 17,487.155 15.5 1957 21,954.770 17,988.766 18.1 1958 21,322.720 16,319.249 23.5 1959 23,573.500 21,105.426 10.5 1960 23,999.470 19,699.886 17.9 1961 25,047.110 19,868.721 20.6 1962 27,024.42 21,409.76 20.8 1963 28,112.56 22,337.42 20.5 1964 27,980.25 22,806.06 18.5 1965 29,690.74 23,383.60 21.2 1966 30,715.62 23,863.54 22.3 1967 31,190.29 25,316.14 18.8 1968 33,558.78 26,621.39 20.7 1969 33,871.17 27,976.07 17.4 1970 34,163.22 29,712.67 13.0 1971 35,335.11 30,913.86 12.5 1972 37,706.38 31,066.99 17.6 WATER PUMPAGE TO GREATER COLUMBUS AREA Million Gallons Pumpage Minimum Average Maximum Year Million Gallons Daily Daily Daily 1943-. 14,938.22 32.43 40.93 50.80 1944_ 15,217.67 32.26 41.69 54.90 1945- 14,630.88 29.26 40.08 50.88 1946_. 14,989.85 31.02 41.07 55.42 1947_ 15,998.52 35.22 43.83 57.12 1948_. 16,481.19 33.43 45.15 59.20 1949- 16,488.50 32.55 45.17 59.55 1950_. 16,578.93 32.95 45.42 58.91 1951_. 17,192.61 35.27 47.10 63.25 1952_. 18,690.12 33.58 51.21 67.62 1953- 19,686.94 40.51 53.94 73.83 1954_. 19,947.20 40.62 54.65 77.21 1955_ 20,483.46 40.65 56.12 79.79 1956_ 20,697.96 42.63 56.71 74.77 1957_ 21,954.77 45.03 60.15 88.39 1958_ 21,322.72 45.40 58.42 73.03 1959_ 23,573.50 45.39 64.58 96.79 I960-. 23,999.47 47.91 65.57 88.54 1961- 25,047.11 51.48 68.62 94.73 1962_ 27,024.42 52.65 74.04 108.94 1963_ 28,112.56 59.53 77.02 115.17 1964- 27,980.25 55.62 76.45 106.55 1965- 29,690.74 60.01 81.34 116.34 1966_ 30,715.62 61.87 84.15 120.48 1967_ 31,190.29 64.89 85.45 121.66 1968_ 33,558.78 70.71 91.69 120.60 1969- 33,871.17 69.90 92.80 124.88 1970- 34,163.22 66.83 93.59 122.02 1971- 35,335.11 65.45 96.81 139.60 1972. 37,706.38 69.93 97.01 124.97 DIVISION OF WATER, COLUMBUS, OHIO, 1972 15

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TOTAL MILES 1,470.8 1.8 16.0 23.7 1,512.3 * Includes water mains gained and lost due to Freeways, Outerbelts, and Expressways.

DUBLIN ROAD PLANT CHEMICAL COST TABLE YEAR 1972 COST PER TONS USED COST PER TON MILLION GAL. MATERIAL Dublin Morse Nelson Dublin Morse Nelson Dublin Morse Nelson Rd. Rd. Rd. Rd. Rd. Rd. Rd. Rd. Rd. Plant Plant Plant Plant Plant Plant Plant Plant Plant Lime 11,654 9,248 $ 22.15 $ 22.36 $18.95 $ 8.58 Soda Ash 4,452 2,689 38.43 38.51 12.56 4.30 Bauxite (Long tons)* 661 33.18 Sulphuric Acid* 1,272 21.25 Chlorine 463 635 80.49 80.65 2.70 2.13 Natural Gas (M cu. ft.)# 38,659 38,766 0.736/M 0.75/M Activated Carbon 4.5 2 180.78 181.40 0.06 0.02 Carbon Dioxide 1,933 2,229 14.72 12.98 2.09 1.20 Polyphosphate 17 37 209.00 205.82 0.25 0.32 Sodium Chlorite 8 13 990.40 975.15 0.58 0.53 Copper Sulphate 1.2 1.55 476.40 438.31 0.04 0.03 Alum (liquid) 2,415 2,625 20.28 43.83 3.59 4.78 Potassium Permanganate 13.5 787.40 0.77 Total Cost Per Million Gallons $41.59 $21.89

* Bauxite and Sulphuric Acid produced 2,415 tons Alum used at Dublin Road Plant. # Natural Gas produced carbon dioxide used at both plants. DIVISION OF WATER, COLUMBUS. OHIO. 1972 17

OPERATION OF NELSON ROAD WATER TREATMENT PLANT 1972

Days Operated Total Average Maximum Minimum No. of Days Operated 17 Pumpage (L.S.) Million Gallons 6.46 .38 .88 .20 Pumpage (H.S.) Million Gallons 5.88 .35 .67 .19

AVERAGE CHEMICALS APPLIED TO WATER

Pounds Per Milligrams Grains Million Per Per Gallons Liter Gallon

Lime 5902 41.3 Soda Ash 2944 20.6 Carbon Dioxide 235 28.2 Calcium Hypochlorite 6.0 .72

CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF WATER FROM INDIVIDUAL WELLS

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CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF RAW & TAP WATER

Total Phenol Non Carb. Total Alkalinity Alkalinity Hardness Hardness Magnesium pH Value Raw Tap Raw Tap Raw Tap Raw Tap Raw Tap Raw Tap Average 443 31 0 10 418 103 861 134 114 Maximum 504 40 0 16 520 118 1060 158 114 Minimum 420 21 0 5 300 75 720 96 114

RESULTS OF BACTERIAL ANALYSIS

Raw Water Tap Water Number of Samples No. of Coliforms Number of Samples No. of Coliforms Examined Per 100 ml (Ave.) Examined Per 100 ml (Ave.)

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\ 18 DIVISION OF WATER, COLUMBUS, OHIO, 1972

CHEMICAL RESULTS FROM DAILY ANALYSES AND MONTHLY COMPOSITE SAMPLES \ Results are expressed in milligrams per liter, except in pH, Color & Turbidity which are expressed in standard units MORSE ROAD WATER PLANT — 1972

0) u H M a til s rP - 1 O B id RAW WATER A a tH 'C O S. 0 > rQ OH 1 1 0) 0. a & I a u 0 > CO re in O 55 o < 3 3 3 Q Total Alkalinity 96 95 95 84 75 80 84 88 91 95 98 91 89 Noncarbonate Hardness 87 103 104 94 78 71 70 68 65 64 62 65 78 Total Hardness 183 198 T99 178 153 151 154 156 156 159 160 156 167 Calcium (Ca) 45 49 48 45 39 39 40 42 42 42 43 41 43 Magnesium (Mg) 17 17 18 16 14 13 13 13 12 13 14 13 14 Silica (SiO.) 6 5 11 16 25 12 17 18 27 16 6 8 14 Sulfates (S04) 67 69 75 65 58 51 50 53 48 42 46 45 56 Chlorides (CI) 23.5 27.5 29.5 23.5 19.0 17.0 16.5 17.0 17.0 16.5 16.0 16.0 19.9 Nitrates (NO.) 3.1 8.9 11.1 11.1 7.8 7.5 6.6 5.8 3.1 3.5 3.5 5.3 6.4 Iron & Alumina (R203) 4455887643766 Manganese (Mn) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.05 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Turbidity 16 13 30 54 45 25 32 41 63 23 28 24 33 Color 34 38 52 75 96 68 59 65 72 44 47 64 60 Total Solids 314 350 342 326 302 270 278 296 279 284 276 263 298 pH Value 8.2 8.3 8.2 8.3 8.3 8.2 8.1 8.2 8.2 8.2 8.1 8.0 8.2 Specific Conductance 390 400 430 390 340 320 310 290 330 330 330 320 348 Sodium — — — — — — •— — — — — — —

CHEMICAL RESULTS FROM DAILY ANALYSES AND MONTHLY COMPOSITE SAMPLES Results are expressed in milligrams per liter, except in pH, Color & Turbidity which are expressed in standard units

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PUMPING RATES AND WASH WATER CONSUMPTION MORSE ROAD WATER PLANT — 1972

Low Duty Pumping High Duty Pumping A o> M.G . Per Day M.G. Per Day Wash Water P IS s & B B ft 01 Month 3 5 3 3 3 H § 01 B i > I Pumpag e Averag e L Filte r Run s Betwee n W Percen t Averag e Pe r Da y o f Tota l 3 P M.G . < IB < January 63.8 70.5 56.7 61.2 64.29 54.23 .704 1.10 73 February 63.9 68.2 6 57.0 61.2 63.8 57.8 .722 1.13 71 March 61.8 66.1 54.4 59.6 62.1 56.1 .627 1.00 71 April 63.8 71.4 58.3 60.9 66.1 56.0 .588 .92 70 May 69.1 83.8 59.9 65.8 76.4 57.6 .758 1.10 69 June 69.9 77.9 62.5 66.6 77.9 60.4 .700 1.00 68 July 68.7 77.6 59.1 65.4 73.6 57.3 .673 .98 71 August 69.7 81.5 60.0 66.5 76.6 59.3 .669 .96 72 September 66.8 73.5 59.1 64.5 67.8 57.0 .802 1.22 63 October 66.0 71.5 59.5 63.3 67.0 59.5 .727 1.11 66 November 62.9 68.6 57.0 60.0 62.9 55.0 .629 1.00 70 December 63.1 69.7 56.2 60.2 64.3 52.7 .821 1.31 67 Average for Year 65.8 — — 62.9 — — .702 1.07 69 Maximum day of Year 83.8 — 77.9 Minimum day of Year _ 66.1 52.7 — —

CHEMICALS APPLIED TO WATER DURING THE YEAR 1972

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THRESHOLD ODOR VALUES ON WATER FROM HOOVER RESERVOIR—1972

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1972 ALGAE COUNTS ON WATER FROM HOOVER RESERVOIR

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County Line West Center Dam At Morse Road Bridge of Basin Spillway Intake Plankton Plankton Plankton Plankton

Dale Phyto Zoo Phyto Zoo Phyto Zoo Phyto Zoo 5-31-72 49,360 720 12,720 160 41,920 1,360 560 160 6-7-72 606,080 1,280 453,760 960 807,200 960 54,560 320 6-14-72 1,120 1,760 7,600 2,560 560 240 240 160 6-21-72 2,500 1,920 2,160 1,200 640 640 320 0 6-28-72 3,120 880 2,720 400 2,320 560 640 160 7-5-72 1,440 1,280 3,040 5,680 1,520 2,560 80 80 7-12-72 560 0 2,520 480 16,720 480 640 80 7-19-72 1,440 0 2,720 0 720 80 3,040 160 7-26-72 4,640 3,360 2,160 560 2,320 800 11,120 80 8-9-72 2,560 560 240 1,360 160 560 240 8-16-72 24,720 2,080 45,200 2,560 35,200 880 880 8-24-72 880 240 480 400 2,240 1,280 320 8-30-72 3,520 1,040 800 560 560 160 720 320 9-6-72 2,720 640 880 480 3,920 1,600 560 240 9-13-72 720 0 880 80 1,840 160 480 0 9-20-72 11,760 1,680 10,400 1,520 7,360 560 240 240 9-27-72 3,120 480 1,920 160 3,600 720 0 160 10-11-72 14,480 640 7,000 480 13,920 400 720 0 10-18-72 6,000 480 8,160 480 2,960 640 1,200 0 Average 38,986 1,002 29,756 985 49,836 749 4,046 126 22 DIVISION OF WATER, COLUMBUS. OHIO. 1972

FREE CHLORINE RESIDUAL OF .SAMPLES OF WATER FROM THE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM , ' (Results expressed in milligrams per liter) MORSE ROAD WATER PLANT - - 1972

Month si *2 #3 14 85 #6 87 88 89 810 January 1.32/1.55 1.35/1.52 1.30/1.46 1.25/1.41 .90/1.05 .64/.79 1.33/1.50 1.12/1.28 .64/1.44 1.40/1.62 February 1.11/1.32 1.23/1.39 1.15/1.31 1.03/1.19 .59/.72 .59/.74 1.05/1.20 .94/1.08 .62/.79 1.04/1.37 March .77/.97 .97/1.17 .96/1.14 .91/1.08 .52/.67 .43/.56 .89/1.04 .80/.93 .57/.74 .84/1.02 April .77/.97 .89/1.05 .84/.99 .71/^6 .45/.57 .28/.41 .87/1.00 .61/.76 .64/.80 .65/.83 May 1.00/1.21 1.06/1.22 .92/1.05 .91/1.05 .67/.80 .39/.52 .99/1.13 .72/.85 .61/.73 .78/.96 June .56/.72 .87/1.00 .79/.95 .67/.80 .45/.58 .25/.35 .75/.87 .51/.66 .63/.78 .58/.75 July .76/.97 .75/.90 .79/.93 .76/.90 .54/.66 .20/.29 .68/.81 .50/.64 .57/.72 .57/.73 August .75/.94 .86/1.01 .88/1.03 .82/.96 .49/.62 .16/.26 .74/.86 .49/.57 .74/.87 .52/.73 September .92/1.10 1.01/1.14 .93/1.10 .77/.93 .67/.80 .33/.44 .81/.96 .50/.61 .95/1.12 .83/1.06 October .76/.97 .85/1.00 .88/1.03 .65/.79 .46/.59 .13/.24 .60/.74 .37/.50 .80/.95 .97/1.21 November .99/1.21 1.06/1.22 1.03/1.21 .91/1.12 .61/.75 .34/.48 .93/1.09 .62/.76 1.20/1.42 December 1.09/1.28 1.25/1.42 1.27/1.44 1.17/1.33 .74/.86 .51/.64 1.04/1.21 .94/1.07 1.16/1.33 Average .90/1.10 1.01/1.25 .98/1.14 .88/1.04 .59/.72 .35/.48 .89/1.03 .60/.81 ,68/.89 .88/1.09

f 1 Kenny & Henderson Road 85 Nottingham & Riverside Drive #9 City Hall —Dublin Road #2 Reed Road Fire Station #6 3116 Riverside Drive #10 Gahanna Jefferson School J3 Fishinger Road & Mountview (7 Zollinger & Northwest Blvd. 84 Fishinger Road & Riverside Drive #8 Arlington & Waltham

FREE CHLORINE RESIDUAL OF SAMPLES OF WATER FROM THE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM (Results expressed in milligrams per liter) MORSE ROAD WATER PLANT - - 1972

811 812 813 814 815 816 817 818 819 820 January 1.40/1.62 1.59/1.76 1.57/1.75 1.60/1.79 1.38/1.54 1.30/1.46 1.58/1.74 1.66/1.83 1.30/1.47 1.51/1.67 February 1.23/1.53 1.40/1.60 1.44/1.61 1.07/1.27 1.33/1.48 1.38/1.57 1.23/1.40 1.14/1.29 1.33/1.52 1.31/1.55 March 1.04/1.19 1.00/1.15 1.09/1.26 .84/.99 .79/.93 1.06/1.22 1.02/1.18 .95/1.08 .94/1.13 .92/1.18 April .84/.08 .89/1.00 .96/1.09 .60/.73 .77/.92 .89/1.04 1.00/1.13 .90/1.04 .72/.86 .66/.86 May 1.07/1.21 1.04/1.17 1.14/1.29 .77/.92 .70/.84 1.08/1.21 1.22/1.36 1.22/1.38 .78/.92 1.06/1.29 June .90/1.08 .93/1.08 .96/1.13 .25/.39 .54/.67 .86/1.01 1.07/1.11 .83/.93 .83/.97 .69/.90 July .96/1.10 .93/1.08 .97/1.12 .46/.58 .81/.96 1.07/1.22 .82/1.03 .51/.60 .57/.72 August 1.06/1.25 .98/1.28 1.20/1.35 .69/.87 .80/.93 .98/1.13 1.15/1.33 .91/1.06 .80/.94 .54/.76 September 1.13/1.33 1.24/1.39 1.23/1.37 .87/1.04 .70/.81 1.00/1.18 1.31/1.48 .90/1.03 .80/.97 .85/1.04 October 1.24/1.41 1.24/1.40 1.28/1.47 .87/1.03 1.18/1.31 1.22/1.38 1.39/1.58 .93/1.07 .83/.97 1.12/1.37 November 1.20/1.42 1.48/1.63 1.46/1.63 1.53/1.70 1.23/1.43 1.48/1.63 1.60/1.78 1.16/1.33 1.13/1.33 1.39/1.63 December 1.29/1.46 1.43/1.54 1.60/1.70 .88/1.05 1.26/1.42 1.35/1.43 1.57/1.67 1.00/1.15 1.40/1.50 1.21/1.44 Average 1.11/1.30 1.18/1.34 1.24/1.40 .91/1.07 .93/1.07 1.12/1.28 1.27/1.42 1.04/1.19 .95/1.10 .99/1.20

811 Airport Administration Bldg. 816 Broad St. & Nelson Road #12 Hamilton Rd. & Livingston Ave. 817 Cleveland Avenue & Windsor 813 Livingston Avenue & James Road #18 Amos Hudson Station #14 Fairmoor School 819 Broad Street Tank 815 Main & Chelsea 820 Minerva Park School

FREE CHLORINE RESIDUAL OF SAMPLES OF WATER FROM THE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM (Results expressed in milligrams per liter) MORSE ROAD WATER PLANT - - 1972

#21 #22 #23 #24 #25 826 827 January .99/1.14 1.03/1.24 1.45/1.63 1.38/1.56 1.48/1.57 1.19/1.37 1.42/1.63 February 1.40/1.54 99./1.20 1.42/1.62 1.45/1.63 1.37/1.52 1.29/1.43 1.42/1.63 March .62/.76 .74/.89 1.16/1.31 1.03/1.22 1.10/1.25 .90/1.05 1.05/1.18 April .61/.77 .44/.59 .70/.85 .86/1.07 .85/1.02 .62/.78 .66/.77 May .97/1.12 .71/.88 .89/.94 1.12/1.28 1.07/1.19 .80/.94 .65/.77 June .76/.90 .33/.44 1.03/1.20 .92/1.06 .81/.97 68/ 79 51/ 67 July -47/.60 .42/.53 .65/.78 .76/.91 .67/.81 .68/.83 .57/.73 August .88/1.02 .57/.70 1.06/1.23 .92/1.09 .84/.98 .86/1.03 .80/.94 September .56/.66 .50/.66 .73/.88 .88/1.06 .72/.88 .81/.98 .79/.95 October 1.04/1.21 .85/.99 .66/.78 .86/1.03 1.09/1.24 .90/1.05 1.20/1.38 November 1.06/1.21 1.10/1.27 .66/.81 1.14/1.32 1.26/1.43 1.01/1.16 1.20/1.38 December 1.46/1.63 .93/1.08 1.20/1.36 1.33/1.51 1.27/1.34 1.06/1.17 1.20/1.40 Average .90/1.05 .72/.87 .97/1.12 1.05/1.23 1.04/1.18 .90/1.05 .96/1.12

(21 1-71 & 161 825 Weber Road & McGuffey 822 High Street & Stafford #26 High Street & Frambes 823 Fenway & High Street #27 Morse Road Tank 824 Northmoor Fire Station DIVISION OF WATER, COLUMBUS, OHIO, 1972 23

RESULTS OF BACTERIOLOGICAL ANALYSES OF SAMPLES FROM THE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM (Membrane Filter Technique) MORSE ROAD WATER PLANT — 1972

Number of Samples

#1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 #9 #10 - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + January 9090909090909090 February 7070707070707070 March 8080808080808080 April 8080808080808080 May 8080808080808080 June 10 090 10 09090909090 July 9 0 10 0 16 0 9 0 14 0 9 0 11 0 10 0 August 8080808080808080 September 8080808080808070 October 70707070 12 0707070 November 80 10 0 10 0729180 10 080 December 8080808090908080 TOTAL 98 0 100 0 107 0 96 2 109 1 98 0 101 0 97 0

#1 Kenny & Henderson Road #5 Riverside & Nottingham #2 Reed Road Fire Station #6 3116 Riverside Drive #3 Fishinger & Mountview #7 Zollinger & Northwest Blvd. #4 Fishinger & Riverside #8 Arlington & Waltham

RESULTS OF BACTERIOLOGICAL ANALYSES OF SAMPLES FROM THE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM (Membrane Filter Technique) MORSE ROAD WATER PLANT — 1972

Number of Samples

#1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 #9 #10 - + — + — + — + — + - + - + - + - + - + January 80808080808080808 0 8 0 February 90909090504090909 0 March 90909090405090909 0 4 0 April 80808080405080808 0 8 0 May 9090 11 0 11 0504090909 0 4 0 June 90909090108090809 0 9 0 July 8070 10 0 10 0106070708 0 2 0 August 10 0 10 0 10 0 10 0 1 0 9 0 10 0 10 0 10 0 10 0 September 80808080404080808 0 3 1 October 9090 14 0 10 0504090909 0 3 0 November 60707070207070707 0 4 0 December 70709070205070707 0 3 0 TOTAL 100 0 100 0 112 0 106 0 42 0 69 0 100 0 99 0 101 0 62

#1 Gahanna Jefferson School #5 Fairmoor School #9 Amos Hudson Station #2 Airport Administration Bldg. #6 Main & Chelsea #10 Broad Street Tank #3 Hamilton & Livingston #7 Broad Street & Nelson Rd. #4 Livingston & James #8 Cleveland & Windsor Fire Station 24 DIVISION OF WATER, COLUMBUS, OHIO, 1972

RESULTS OF BACTERIOLOGICAL ANALYSES OF SAMPLES FROM THE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM -. — (Membrane Filter Technique) ^ MORSE ROAD WATER PLANT — 1972

Number of Samples

#1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 #9 #10 - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + January 40404 04040404040 February 4040404040404 040 March 5050505050505040 April 4040404040404040 May 50505 0" 5050505040 June 4040404040404040 July 7040404040404040 August 5050505050505050 September 4040404040404040 October 4040404040404020 November 5050505050605050 December 4040404040404040 TOTAL 55 0 52 0 52 0 52 0 52 0 53 0 52 0 48 0

#1 Minerva Park School #5 Northmoor Fire Station #2 Route 61 & Route 71 #6 Weber & McGuffey Fire Station #3 Worthington High & Stratford #7 High Street @ Frambes #4 Fenway & High Sunoco #8 Morse Road Tank

RESULTS OF BACTERIOLOGICAL EXAMINATION (Membrane Filter Technique) MORSE ROAD WATER PLANT—1972

Raw Water Plant Tap Water Distribution System *Fecal Coliform Total Coliform Total Coliform Number Total Coliform of Numerical Geometric Numerical Geometric Numerical Numerical Month Average Average Average Average Average mples Average

January 1918 788 0 194 0.02 February 1500 600 0 182 0.02 March 3100 2100 0 210 0.00 April •—— 1200 980 0 180 0.00 May 7600 3600 0 228 0.00 June 180 170 5900 3800 0 214 0.00 July 270 200 3700 2800 0 187 0.00 August 560 290 6800 5300 0 217 0.00 September 431 214 9693 6170 0 188 0.04 October 100 85 4000 2400 0 175 0.00 November 57 38 2104 1400 0 166 0.09 December 83 37 973 534 u 158 0.01 Average 240 148 4041 2539 0 192 0.015

* Started reporting in June 1972. DIVISION OF WATER, COLUMBUS, OHIO, 1972 25

CHEMICAL RESULTS FROM DAILY ANALYSES AND MONTHLY COMPOSITE SAMPLES Results are expressed in milligrams per liter, except in pH, Color & Turbidity which are expressed in standard units Dublin Road Plant — 1972

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Dublin Road Plant—1972

S M M n O 01 \ 0) a Finished Water rC 01 1 3 0) :* 0) s 2 P 1 m 3 > 0) J re IB 3 rH O 1 9 3 3 re O > A < *> < I 55 I 01 2 2 in < Total Alkalinity 45 6re0 42 44 38 36 36 33 32 42 41 34 40 Phenol Alkalinity 19 27 15 14 11 11 8 13 14 18 20 1i5 15 Caustic Alkalinity 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Noncarbonate Hardness 57 48 57 56 60 65 64 65 66 59 58 67 60 Total Hardness 102 108 99 100 98 101 100 98 98 101 99 101 100 Calcium (Ca) 28 25 30 33 33 29 32 30 29 26 33 31 29 Magnesium (Mg) 8 11 6 4 4 7 5 6 8 9 4 6 6.5 Silica (SiO.) 5 5 4 3 3 3 5 2 2 4 4 5 4 Sulfates (SO0 121 134 103 108 95 118 99 99 118 95 94 92 106 Chlorides (CI) 33 44 33 26 25 30 28 31 34 31 26 27 31 Nitrates (NO.) 34 31 39 35 22 21 30 21 10 15 19 15 24 Iron & Alumina (R2Oa) 2 1 3 4 1 2 1 3 1 1 1 1 2 Manganese (Mn) Turbidity 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Color 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Total Solids 363 434 369 256 262 289 291 257 299 286 258 253 301 pH Value 10.2 10.3 10.0 9.9 9.6 9.6 9.2 9.9 9.8 10.1 10.3 10.3 9.9 Fluoride Free Chlorine 0.83 0.84 0.81 0.79 0.77 0.81 0.82 0.91 0.98 0.98 1.01 1.09 0.89 Specific Conductance Sodium

\ 26 DIVISION OF WATER, COLUMBUS, OHIO, 1972

PUMPING RATES AND WASH WATER CONSUMPTION » e, Dublin Road Plant —1972

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CHEMICALS APPLIED TO WATER DURING THE YEAR 1972 — SCIOTO RIVER

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i—i rH rH l-H Month ~6i "5 Grain s Gallo n Pound s pe r Grain s Gallo n Pound s Pound s pe r M.G . pe r M.G . Grain s Gallo n Pound s M.G . pe r M.G . B ! pe r pe r E pe r 1 January __ 300 36 2.1 1845 221 12.9 1015 121 7.1 61 7.3 February . 172 21 1.2 2074 248 14.5 1144 136 8.0 61 7.3 March 358 43 2.5 1745 209 12.2 901 108 6.3 71 8.5 April 758 91 5.3 1616 193 11.3 672 80 4.7 89 10.7 May 486 58 3.4 1544 185 10.8 501 60 3.5 88 10.6 June 186 22 1.3 1816 217 12.7 644 77 4.5 76 9.1 July 286 34 2.0 1616 193 11.3 586 70 4.1 76 9.1 August — 200 24 1.4 1573 188 11.0 415 50 2.9 74 8.9 September 186 22 1.3 1587 190 11.1 472 56 3.3 71 8.5 October 229 27 1.6 1745 209 12.2 629 75 4.4 62 7.4 November 415 50 2.9 1616 193 11.3 515 62 3.6 55 6.6 December _ 286 34 2.0 1702 203 11.9 472 56 3.3 22 2.6 Average __ 322 39 2.3 1707 205 11.9 664 80 4.6 67 8.1 DIVISION OF WATER. COLUMBUS. OHIO. 1972 27

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RESULTS JOF BACTERIOLOGICAL EXAM^ OF WATER v AT THE DUBLIN ROAD PLANT—1972

Raw Water Filter Plant Effluent Distribution Number oi 48 hr. Presumptive - Effluent - Number of System Bacteria M.P.N. Bacteria Number Year Average Numerical Geometric Average of 1972 Per Ml. Average Average M.P.N. Per Ml. M.P.N. Samples M.P.N.

January 6,203 102,973 24,093 0 0.162 0 220 0 February 581 5,938 2,385 0 0.172 0 199 0 March 4,261 43,122 3,975 0 0.355 0 232 0 April 0,748 60,922 12v850 0 0.300 0 209 0 May 7,996 65,204 8,532 0 0.607 0 220 0 June 1,386 18,332 3,371 0 0.172 0 231 0 July 3,048 7,255 3,658 0 0.167 0 210 0 August 5,650 16,703 4,416 0 1.933 0 241 0 September 14,003 21,148 3,702 0 0.100 0 210 0 October 2,855 9,310 3,473 0 0.484 0 215 0 November 17,750 336,867 155,000 0 1.533 0 212 0 December 13,468 756,010 237,473 0 1.548 0 188 0 Total 86,959 1,443,784 462,918 0 7.533 0 2,587 0 Average 7,246 120,315 38,577 0 0.628 0 216 0

ALGAE COUNTS ON RAW WATER SAMPLES COLLECTED FROM GRIGGS & O'SHAUGHNESSY RESERVOIRS

Intake Dam Griggs Dam O'Shaughnessy Dam

Dale At Plant At Barrels At Barrels Plankton Plankton Plankton Plankton

1972 Phylo Zoo Phylo Zoo Phylo Zoo Phylo Zoo

6-1 800 1,680 1,040 7,360 960 8,400 1,280 2,880 6-5 2,800 11,760 1 —n 6-8 560 960 480 10,160 640 11,760 240 5,520 6-12 640 3,120 — — — — 6-15 800 5,680 80 12,000 160 12,720 240 2,000 6-22 1,040 36,000 80 4,560 80 2,040 80 1,200 6-29 1,760 320 880 640 640 800 160 400 7-3 1,040 2,240 320 2,240 320 1,040 640 160 7-6 1,360 880 160 560 0 4,400 160 1,120 7-10 19,920 160 7-13 840 0 480 0 0 240 320 480 7-17 160 160 7-20 720 0 80 0 320 160 240 2,140 7-24 19,720 880 7-27 32,560 4,480 1,280 2,800 320 7,680 80 2,720 7-31 1,200 480 8-3 15,200 1,360 2,880 1,120 2,160 1,920 2,320 1,920 8-7 5,680 1,200 — 8-10 8,400 640 1,440 2,000 2,320 1,520 1,120 560 8-14 141,520 3,760 8,240 1,280 17,600 2,240 — — 8-17 7,440 3,280 1,840 15,360 1,520 5,760 2,320 3,360 8-25 11,140 2,080 — — — — — — 8-28 23,600 1,200 — — — — — — 8-31 3,760 1,200 1,440 6,560 2,400 3,360 2,000 1,040 9-5 10,560 1,040 9,120 2,640 — — — — 9-7 960 240 0 1,840 160 640 1,600 320 9-11 240 400 9-14 480 160 160 0 80 0 160 720 9-18 3,440 3,280 . 9-21 1,040 2,320 160 1,600 560 800 240 560 9-25 3,520 160 9-28 640 2,080 80 1,520 80 1,600 80 1,280 10-2 240 640 10-5 80 160 0 160 80 400 560 160 10-10 960 0 10-12 4,080 0 320 320 880 240 — 400 10-16 6,560 320 10-19 4,320 160 240 160 400 — — 80 10-24 3,360 160 10-26 2,480 0 1,040 0 160 160 2,800 0 DIVISION OF WATER, COLUMBUS. OHIO. 1972 29

THRESHOLD VALUES OF WATER SAMPLES COLLECTED AT GRIGGS 8c O'SHAUGHNESSY RESERVOIRS, INTAKE DAM 8c PLANT TAP 1972 O'Shaughnessy Griggs Raw Water Raw Water Raw Treated #5 Near Shelter Intake Plant Date Barrels House Barrels Dam Tap

6-1 5 10 7 4 4 6-15 4 5 7 4 3 6-22 2 3 3 3 2 6-26 3 3 5 10 4 7-20 4 3 3 3 3 7-27 10 4 7 4 4 8-3 4 4 5 4 3 8-10 5 5 8 5 8-17 6 6 7 7 8-31 4 5 7 4 3 9-7 4 5 5 4 3 9-14 3 3 4 5 5 9-21 5 5 4 4 3 9-28 5 5 6 4 7 10-5 4 4 6 4 6

FREE CHLORINE RESIDUAL OF SAMPLES OF WATER FROM THE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM (Results expressed in milligrams per liter) Dublin Road Plant—1972

#1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #7 #8 #9 #10 #11 January .38 .11 .40 .26 .06 .06 .07 .08 .16 .50 February .44 .16 .64 .48 .19 .09 .08 .20 .12 .33 March .49 .10 .73 .57 .33 .06 .05 .09 .20 .39 April .56 .14 .54 .33 .42 .09 .07 .12 .06 .46 May .49 .12 .72 .39 .23 .07 .08 .06 .10 .38 June - .50 .12 .68 .75 .53 .08 .13 .12 .35 .40 July .43 .16 .80 .87 .58 .17 .20 .17 .18 .37 August .41 .14 .82 1.20 .51 .06 .04 .07 .06 .44 September .57 .16 .99 1.10 .51 .09 .07 .11 .17 .63 October .49 .12 .77 .86 .10 .11 .10 .10 .18 .51 November .65 .12 .79 .92 .20 .10 .09 .19 .14 .64 December .72 .27 .73 .83 .42 .13 .11 .33 .23 .74 Average .51 .14 .72 .71 .34 .09 .09 .14 .16 .47 #1 FS #10, Glenwood & Broad #7 FS Franklin Township, 4100 Sullivant #2 FS #3, Fulton & Fourth #8 FS Jackson Township, Grove City #3 FS #22, Parsons & Southgate #9 HYFY Sta., 1725 E. Livingston Ave. #4 FS Marion Township-Lockbourne Rd. #10 Sunoco Sta., Great Southern Shopping Center #5 Alum Crest School, 2200 Winslow Dr. #11 FS #17, Wheatland & Broad

FREE CHLORINE RESIDUAL OF SAMPLES OF WATER FROM THE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM (Results expressed in milligrams per liter) Dublin Road Plant — 1972

#12 #13 #14 #15 #16 #17 #18 #19 #20 #21

January .16 .23 .30 .27 .36 .10 .06 .64 .82 .43 .19 .28 .09 .39 .15 .40 .50 .65 .45 February .25 .23 .27 .04 .28 .05 .08 .50 .76 .42 March .22 .29 .50 .09 .28 .09 .15 .26 .58 .44 April .30 .29 .29 .10 .25 .14 .15 .57 .26 .42 May .29 .36 .26 .14 .27 .09 .13 .70 .25 .37 June .31 .20 .18 .12. .12 .11 .10 .53 .14 .33 July .22 .35 .23 .09 .14 .07 .04 .63 .29 .36 August .22 .37 .43 .10 .29 .10 .22 .72 .25 .57 September .34 October .20 .41 .31 .13 .23 .15 .24 .56 .12 .39 November .21 .38 .40 .10 .42 .11 .11 .63 .26 .59 December .41 ,28 .39 .06 .25 .26 .21 1.10 .38 .58 Average .26 .30 .32 .11 .27 .12 .16 .61 .40 .45 # 12 SheU Station. 4570 W. Broad #17 Sinclair Sta., Dublin & Trabue,. #13 Sohio Sta., Whitethorne & Mound #18 Starr Rd. Booster' Sta. \ # 14 Bonded Sta., 715 Brown Rd. #19 Doctor's '.Hospital , 3rd &vDennison #15 Philips 66 Sta., Briggs & Demorest #20 Gulf Sta. , Scioto River Rd. at Trabue #16 Texaco Sta., Stringtown & Hoover, Grovrovee ;Cit Cityy #21 County Booster Sta., W. Broad at Phillipi 30 DIVISION OF WATER. COLUMBUS. OHIO. 1972

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Ninetieth Annual Report of the

Trustees of the Sinking Fund to the

Council of the City of Columbus, Ohio.

1972

WALTER C. MERCER, President

Board of Trustees of the Sinking Fund.

DAVID E. DETTRA, Secretary

\ DIVISION OF THE SINKING FUND, COLUMBUS, OHIO 1972

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES OF THE SINKING FUND, 1972 Walter C. Mercer, President BONDED DEBT OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS, OHIO Assessment Bonds @ 6%% $ 227,105.25 TRUSTEES do 5%% 240,000.00 do 5%%. 317,106.48 Walter C. Mercer Term Expires 1973 do 5 %. 6,000.00 Theodore T. Jackson Term Expires 1972 do 4%%.. 210,000.00 do 4%%. 128,277.84 Adam G. Maurer Term Expires 1974 do 4%%.. 350,000.00 do 3%%.. 125,000.00 Timothy T. Sidley Term Expires 1975 do 3 %.. 168,000.00 do 2Vs%.. 16,000.00 do 2%%.. 28,000.00 OFFICERS Notes 3.00-3.35%.. 836,035.00 Walter C. Mercer President Total Assessment Debt $ 2,651,524.57 Theodore T. Jackson Vice-President General City Bonds David E. Dettra Secretary do @ 7% % $ 1,350,000.00 do 6% % 14,480,000.00 Gene R. Morris Assistant Secretary do 6% % 4,325,000.00 do 6Vi% 10,000,000.00 do 5y2% 550,000.00 do 5% % 14,885,000.00 Office of the Trustees of the Sinking Fund do 5 % 34,850,000.00 do Columbus, Ohio, January 1, 1973 4%% 18,766,000.00 do 4% % 19,600,000.00 do 4 % % 20,915,000.00 To The Honorable City Council of the City of Columbus, do 4 % 6,681,000.00 Ohio: do 3 % % 905,000.00 do 3% % 35,079,000.00 do 3 Yi % 8,177,000.00 Gentlemen: I herewith transmit to your honorable body do 3 % % 7,158,000.00 the ninetieth annual report of the Trustees of the Sinking do 3 % 21,034,000.00 Fund of the City of Columbus, Ohio. do 2% % 1,250,000.00 do 2% % 5,787,000.00 The balance in the Sinking Fund January 1, 1972, was do 2 % % 4,425,000.00 $4,430,026.86. Receipts were $16,433,489.49. The Disburse­ do 2 % 2,270,000.00 ments were $17,100,863.53. do 1% % 16,000.00 do 1% % 293,000.00 The Investments and Cash in the custody of the Sinking Notes 2.81-3.35% 58,115,000.00 Fund Trustees on the 31th day of December 1972, were: Total General City Debt $290,911,000.00 U.S. Treasury Bills $3,946,043.60 Total City Debt $293,562,524.57 City of Columbus Bonds 87,000.00 Net Assets Sinking Fund December 31, 1972 4,136,818.80 Cash in Depositories (overdrawn) (270,390.78) Total Net City Debt $289,425,705.77 Total $3,762,652.82 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND NOTES ISSUED The detail as to receipts, disbursements, assets, liabili­ AND REDEEMED DURING 1972 ties, bonded debt, interest payments, investments and gen­ Issued General City eral financial transactions by the Trustees on behalf of Bonds $ 61,101,000.00 the City are fully set forth in the appended statements. Notes 108,789,000.00 $169,890,000.00 Issued Assessment Walter C. Mercer, President Bonds $317,106.48 Notes 838,539.11 1,155,645.59 Total Issued $171,045,645.59 Office of the Trustees of the Sinking Fund Redeemed General City Columbus, Ohio, January 1, 1973 Bonds $ 7,889,000.00 Notes 140,172,000.00 $148,061,000.00 Redeemed Assessment To The Honorable Trustees of the Sinking Fund of the Bonds $ 238,000.00 City of Columbus, Ohio: Notes 1,125,707.62 $ 1,363,707.62

Gentlemen: I herewith submit for your consideration Total Redeemed $149,424,707.62 a detailed report of the transactions of your Honorable Net Increase General Obligations $ 21,620,937.97 Board of Trustees for the fiscal year ending December 31, 1972; also tables and statements exhibiting the City's BOND RETIREMENT FUND STATEMENT bonded debt, interest payments, investments etc. OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES Statement of Assets and Liabilities of the Trustees of Respectfully The Sinking Fund, as affecting the entire general obli­ gation bonded debt of the City of Columbus, Ohio, As­ David E. Dettra, Secretary sessment Bonds included, December 31, 1972. DIVISION OF THE SINKING FUND, COLUMBUS, OHIO 1972

FUND BALANCE DECEMBER 31, 1972 General Fund Assessment Fund Trust Funds Total Balance December 31, 1971 $ 3,818,026.74 ($129,127.23) $741,127.35 $ 4,430,026.86 Receipts 15,952,871.69 353,429.98 127,187.82 16,433,489.49 Total Receipts and Balance $ 19,770,898.43 $224,302.75 $868,315.17 $20,863,516.35 Disbursements 16,640,333.56 314,921.37 145,608.60 17,100,863.53 Unexpended Balance $ 3,130,564.87 ($ 90,618.62) $722,706.57 $ 3,762,652.82 Encumbrance 257,680.06 1,161.30 —0— 258,841.36 Unencumbered Fund Balance December 31, 1972 $ 2,872,884.81 ($ 91,779.92) $722,706.57 $ 3,503,811.46 BALANCE SHEET DECEMBER 31, 1972 ASSETS: Cash (overdrawn) ($179,772.16) ($ 90,618.62) $ —0— ($270,390.78) Investments (cost) 3,310,337.03 —0— 722,706.57 4,033,043.60 Accounts Receivable Due from City Income Tax 973,253.93 —0— —0— 973,253.93 Total Assets $ 4,103,818.80 ($ 90,618.62) $722,706.57 $ 4,735,906.75 LIABILITIES: Bonds Due and Outstanding $ 33,000.00 $ 1,000.00 $ —0— $ 34,000.00 Coupons Due and Outstanding 224,600.47 161.30 —0— 224,761.77 Due City Income Tax 79.59 —0— —0— 79.59 Total Liabilities $ 257,680.06 $ 1,161.30 $ $ 258,841.36 Fund Balance December 31, 1972 ....$ 2,872,884.81 ($ 91,779.92) $722,706.57 $ 3,503,811.46 Reserve Acc't Receiv 973,253.93 —0— —0— 973,253.93 Total Liabilities and Fund Balance $ 4,103,818.80 ($ 90,618.62) $722,706.57 $ 4,735,906.75 Applicable to Voted Bonds (Income Tax Fund) $ 973,253.93 Applicable to Unvoted Bonds 3,130,564.87 $ 4,103,818.80 TRUST FUNDS: Due Contractors: Principal $ 16,050.26 Interest 1,317.16 $ 17,367.42 Due Water Works 604,741.49 Due Municipal Light Plant 100,597.66 Total Trust Fund $722,706.57 INCOME AND DISBURSEMENTS STATEMENT JANUARY 1, 1972 TO DECEMBER 31, 1972 General Fund Assessment Fund Trust Fund Total RECEIPTS: General Taxes — Current $ 1,860,246.95 $ $ $ 1,860,246.95 General Taxes — Delinquent 56,156.82 56,156.82 Assessment Taxes 353,429.98 353,429.98 Premium on Bonds Sold 217,989.47 217,989.47 Investment Income 128,729.87 14,411.53 143,141.40 Water Works — Deposits 56,196.56 56,196.56 Municipal Light Plant — Deposits .... 52,661.01 52,661.01 Contract Retentions 3,918.72 3,918.72 Misc 8,361.19 8,361.19 Transfers* 13,681,387.39 13,681,387.39 Total Income $ 15,952,871.69 $353,429.98 $127,187.82 $16,433,489.49 •Note: Represents debt service charges from Water Works, $3,480,339.81, Municipal Light Plant, $143,552.50, Municipal Airport, $893,087.50, Off Street Parking, $33,043.75, Sewerage Treatment Works, $5,122,229.44, City Income Tax, $4,- 000,000.00 and Unexpended Balance of $9,134.39. ._. DISBURSEMENTS: General City Bonds Redeemed $ 7,889,000.00 $ $ $ 7,889,000.00 Assessment Bonds Redeemed 238,000.00 238,000.00 General City Interest Paid 8,518,898.97 8,518,898.97 Assessment Interest Paid 76,921.37 76,921.37 Water Works — Refunds 99,540.81 99,540.81 Municipal Light Plant — Refunds .... -. 46,067.79 v 46,067.79 County Auditor Deductions 14,728.54 ^ » 14,728.54 General Expenses: Note Interest 177,450.01 177,450.01 Salaries 23,547.80 23,547.80 DIVISION OF THE SINKING FUND, COLUMBUS, OHIO 1972 —, — INCOME! AND DISBURSEMENTS STATEMENT (Continued) Paying Agent Fee 5,820.05 5,820.05 P.E.R.S. Employer's Share 1,742.75 1,742.75 Fidelity Bond 487.41 487.41 Office Equipment 450.00 450.00 Equipment Maintenance 186.92 186.92 Hospitalization 888.72 888.72 Life Insurance 56.16 56.16 Telephone 226.98 226.98 Postage 72.65 72.65 Office Supplies 94.56 94.56 Printing and Stationery 1,212.07 1,212.07 Misc 5,469.97 5,469.97 Total Disbursements $ 16,640,333.56 $314,921.37 $145,608.60 $17,100,863.53

GENERAL BONDED DEBT (In Detail) The following is a correct statement of the date, amount, rate of interest, time of maturity and the purpose of the issue of each series of the general bonds of the city, outstanding December 31, 1972. Sewer Bonds Purpose of Issue Rate Date of Interest SERIAL When Due Amount O May 16, 1947 1% Relief, Sanitary and Storm Sewers No. 3 Nov. 1, 1972 $ 10,000.00 O May 16, 1947 1% Sewage Treatment Works No. 3 -Nov. 1, 1972 3,000.00 O Mar. 16, 1948 2% Sewage Treatment Works No. 4 -Nov. 1, 1973 20,000.00 O Mar. 16, 1948 2V4 Relief, Sanitary and Storm Sewers No. 4 Nov. 1, 1973 35,000.00 O Apr. 1, 1949 2 Relief, Sanitary and Storm Sewers No. 5 Oct. 1, 1974 40,000.00 O Apr. 1, 1949 2 Sewage Treatment Works No. 5 -Oct. 1, 1974 32,000.00 Relief, Sanitary and Storm Sewers No. 6 Sep. 1, 1976 200,000.00 O Dec. 1, 1950 iy2 O Apr. 1. 1961 3% Sewerage Improvement No. 461 Apr. 1, 1997 3,000,000.00 Sewerage Improvement No. 361 Mar. 1, 1998 58.000.00 O Apr. 1, 1962 3y8 O May 1, 1963 3 Sewerage Improvement No. 322 Nov. 1, 1998 2,600,000.00 O June 1, 1964 3i/4 Sewerage Improvement No. 6 Dec. 1, 1999 1,390,000.00 O Dec. 15, 1972 5y8 Storm Sewerage System No. 1 Sep. 15, 2008 1,000,000.00 Total $ 8,388,000.00

Sewer Bonds—Revenue 1 June 1, 1954 2Vi Sewage Treatment Works No. 6 July 1. 1980 $ 960,000.00 T June 1, 1956 3 Sewerage Improvement & Extension No. 1 Feb. 1, 1982 2,000,000.00 I July 1, 1957 3% Sewerage Improvement & Extension No. 2 July 1, 1983 2,201,000.00 I Apr. 1, 1961 3% Sewerage System Improvement No. 561 Apr. 1, 1997 2,125,000.00 I May 1, 1963 3 Sewer Improvement No. 323 .Nov. 1, 1988 3,335,000.00 T Feb. 1, 1970 6% Sewer Improvement No. 7 Feb. 1, 1996 4,325,000.00 T June 1, 1970 6% Sewer Improvement No. 8 Jun. 1, 1996 14,400,000.00 I Oct. 15, 1970 61/4 Sewer Improvement No. 9 July 15, 1997 10,000,000.00 I Apr. 15, 1971 4% Sewer Improvement No. 10 Jun. 15, 1997 8,600,000.00 I Nov. 15, 1971 4% Sewer Improvement No. 11 May 15, 1998 9,000,000.00 I June 15, 1972 5 Sewer Improvement No. 12 Jun. 15, 1998 4,000,000.00 I Dec. 15, 1972 5y8 Sewer Improvement No. 13 Sep. 15, 1998 4,500,000.00 Total $65,446,000.00

Zoo Bonds I May 16, 1951 2 Municipal Zoo, Land, Bldg. & Equip. No. 2 Sep. 1, 1975 $ 24,000.00 I Mar. 1, 1953 2% Municipal Zoo, Bldg. & Equip. No. 4 Sep. 1, 1975 23,000.00 I Feb. 1, 1957 3 Municipal Zoo, Bldg. & Equip. No. 6 Feb. 1, 1976 20,000.00 I May 1, 1963 3 Division of Zoo Improvement No. 325 Nov. 1, 1978 30,000.00 I May 1, 1967 3% Zoo Improvement No. 6994 Jul. 1, 1993 330,000.00 O July 15, 1971 7% Zoo Improvement No. 1 Jul. 15, 1992 500,000.00 O Nov. 15, 1971 4% Zoo Improvement No. 2 May 15, 1993 300,000.00 O Dec. 15, 1972 5y8 Zoo Improvement No. 3 Sep. 15, 1993 650,000.00 Total $ 1,877,000.00

Airport Bonds O Dec. 1, 1952 2 Municipal Airport No. 12 Oct. 1, 1973 $ 21,000.00 O Dec. 1, 1953 2 Municipal Airport No. 14 Nov. 1, 1974 206,000.00 O Apr. 1, 1958 3 Municipal Airport No. 16 Oct. 1, 1978 1,175,000.00

Total $ 1,402,000.00 DIVISION OF THE SINKING FUND, COLUMBUS, OHIO 1972

Airport Bonds—Revenue Rate Date of Interest When Due Amount 0 Oct. 1, 1948 2% Municipal Airport No. 6 Oct. 1, 1974 $ 20,000.00 I May 1, 1963 3 Municipal Airport No. 319 .Nov. 1, 1988 320,000.00 I May 1, 1966 3% Municipal Airport No. 17 Jul. 1, 1992 2,490,000.00 I Aug. 1, 1967 4 Municipal Airport No. 18 -Feb. 1, 1993 6,400,000.00 I Nov. 15, 1971 4% Municipal Airport No. 19 May 15, 1995 1,750,000.00 Total $10,980,000.00

Water Works—Revenue I Aug. 1, 1950 2 Water Works Enlargement No. 12 Dec. 1, 1975 $ 120,000.00 I Nov. 1, 1950 1% Water Works Enlargement No. 13 Sep. 1, 1976 80,000.00 I Nov. 1, 1951 2 Water Works Enlargement No. 14 Sep. 1, 1987 1,710,000.00 I Dec. 1, 1952 2% Water Works Enlargement No. 15 Oct. 1, 1988 1,136,000.00 I Aug. 1, 1953 3 Water Works Enlargement No. 16 Jun. 1, 1989 2,907,000.00 I May 1, 1954 2% Water Works Enlargement No. 17 Nov. 1, 1989 2,904,000.00 I Dec. 1, 1954 2% Water Works Enlargement No. 18 ..Oct. 1, 1990 2,052,000.00 [ Jul. 1, 1955 2% Water Works Enlargement No. 19 ..Feb. 1, 1991 1,349,000.00 I Nov. 1, 1955 2% Water Works Enlargement No. 20 Nov. 1, 1991 1,045,000.00 I Jul. 1, 1956 2% Water Works Enlargement No. 21 May 1, 1991 825.000.00 I Apr. 1, 1961 3% Southeast Water Line No. 261 .. Apr. 1, 2001 928,000.00 I Apr. 1, 1961 3% Water Works Enlargement No. 22 Apr. 1, 1977 25,000.00 I Apr. 1, 1961 3% Southeast Water Line No. 1 Apr. 1, 1982 600,000.00 I Jun. 1, 1964 ZV4. Water Works Enlargement No. 25 Dec. 1, 1989 2,460,000.00 I May 1, 1966 3% Water Works Enlargement No. 26 Jul. 1, 1992 5,890,000.00 I Oct. 1, 1968 4% Water Works Enlargement No. 27 Oct. 1, 2007 9,215,000.00 I Feb. 15, 1972 47s Water Works Enlargement No. 28 Jun. 15, 2003 17,700,000.00 I Jun. 15, 1972 5 Water Works Enlargement No. 29 Jun. 15, 2003 5,000,000.00 I Dec. 15, 1972 4% Water Works Enlargement No. 30 Sep. 15, 2003 11,000,000.00 Total $66,946,000.00

Municipal Light Plant Bonds—Revenue I Apr. 1, 1962 3*4 Boiler Improvement No. 162 Mar. 1, 1967 $ 20,000.00 I May 1, 1966 3% Electric Plant & System Improvement No. 1 Jul. 1, 1990 1,170,000.00 I Nov. 15, 1971 4% Municipal Electric Plant Imp. No. 1 May 15,1995 550,000.00 Total $ 1,740,000.00

Off Street Parking — Revenue I Apr. 1, 1962 3% Off-Street Parking No. 561 (Long St.) Mar. 1, 1983 $ 235,000.00 NOTE: Debt Service Charges on Water Works Revenue, Sewer Revenue, Municipal Airport Revenue, Municipal Light Plant Revenue and Off-Street Parking Revenue are paid by respective divisions. No Taxes Levied. I Inside Ten Mill O Outside Ten Mill

Flood Protection Bonds O Apr. 1, 1962 3% Flood Control No. 162 Mar. 1, 1993 $ 140,000.00 O May 1, 1963 3 Flood Control No. 330 Nov. 1, 1993 1,180,000.00 O Jun. 1, 1964 3% Flood Control No. 2 Dec. 1, 1994 410,000.00 O May 1, 1966 3% Flood Control No. 3 Jul. 1, 1997 660,000.00 O May L 1967 3% Flood Control No. 6801 Jul. 1, 2003 620,000.00 O Jan. 15, 1971 5 Flood Prevention and Control No. 1 Jan. 15, 1997 2,900,000.00 O Jun. 15, 1972 5 Flood Control No. 4 Jun. 15, 2008 1,200,000.00 Total $ 7,110,000.00

Expressway and Street Improvement Bonds

O Feb. 1, 1955 2V4 Expressways First Series No. 1 Jun. 1, 1981 81,000.00 I Apr. 1, 1955 2% Expressways Plans No. 2 Apr. 1, 1981 90,000.00 O May 1, 1956 2% Expressways Third Series No. IT! May 1, 1978 60,000.00 O Jul. 15, 1956 2% Expressway First Series No. 2 Jul. 1, 1982 250,000.00 O Aug. 1, 1956 2% General Expressways No. 1 Jan. 1, 1982 100,000.00 O Nov. 1, 1956 3% General Expressways No. 2 Nov. 1, 1982 20,000.00 I Jan. 1, 1957 3% Expressway Plans No. 3 Jan. 1, 1983 55,000.00 O May 15, 1957 3Y4, Expressways First Series No. 3 Nov. 1, 1979 245,000.00 O Jun. 15, 1958 3 General Expressways No. 3 Jan. 1, 1984 348,000.00 I Jul. 1, 1958 3 Expressway Plans No. 4 Jan. 1, 1979 105,000.00 O Oct. 1, 1958 3 General Expressways No. 4 SOct. 1, 1982* 250,000.00 O Dec. 1, 1958 3 General Expressways No. 5 m .,- Dec. 1, 1983 850,000.00 O Dec. 1, 1958 3 General Expressways No. 6 Dec. 1, 1983 121,000.00 O Dec. 15, 1958 3 General Expressways No. 7 Dec. 1, 1983 275,000.00 O Jan. 1, 1960 3y2 General Expressways No. 9 Jan. 1, 1986 2,430,000.00 DIVISION OF THE SINKING FUND, COLUMBUS, OHIO 1972

Exxpj-essway and Street Improvement Bonds (Continued) Rate Date of Interest When Due Amount 0 Jan. 1, 1960 3% General Expressways No. 10 Jan. 1, 1981 855,000.00 0 Apr. 1, 1962 SYs General Expressways No. 11 Mar. 1, 1988 1,190,000.00 0 May 1, 1963 3 General Expressways No. 12 Nov. 1, 1988 850,000.00 0 May 1, 1966 3% General Expressway Imp. & Const. No. 1 Jul. 1, 1992 1,000,000.00 1,200,000.00 0 May 1- 1966 3y2 Expressway & Street Impts. No. 1 Jul. 1, 1992 0 May 1, 1967 3% Expressway & Street Impts. No. 5758 Jul. 1, 1993 3,360,000.00 0 Jan. 15, 1971 5 Expressway & Street Impts. No. 3 Jul. 15, 1997 6,600,000.00 0 Jul. 15, 1971 5 Expressway & Street Impts. No. 4 Jan. 15, 1997 2,600,000.00 0 Jul. 15, 1971 5 Expressway & Street Impts. No. 5 Jan. 15, 1997 1,500,000.00 0 Jun. 15, 1972 5 Expressway & Street Impts. No. 6 Jun. 15, 1998 3,000,000.00 I Jun. 15, 1972 5 Expressway & Street Inrpts. No. 7 Jun. 15, 1998 1,700,000.00 0 Dec. 15, 1972 5% Expressway & Street Impts. No. 8 Sep. 15, 1998 3,000,000.00 0 Dec. 15, 1972 5% Expressway, Streets, & Traffic Cont. No. 1 Sep. 15, 1996 1,400,000.00 Total $33,535,000.00

Viaduct and Bridge Bonds I May 1, 1956 3 Front Street Truss Bridge Replacement Nov. 1, 1981 $ 126,000.00 I Dec. 1, 1956 3 V* Third Street Viaduct Project No. 1 Dec. 1, 1977 50,000.00 Total $ 176,000.00

Grade Crossing Bonds

0 Dec. 1, 1955 2y4 Grade Crossing Elimination No. 1 Dec. 1, 1976 $ 20,000.00 0 Oct. 1, 1956 3 Grade Crossing Elimination Project No. 2 Oct. 1, 1977 25,000.00 0 Jan. 1, 1957 3 Grade Crossing Elimination Project No. 3 Jul. 1, 1983 550,000.00 0 Feb. 1, 1958 3 Grade Crossing Elimination Project No. 4 Jul. 1, 1984 240,000.00 I Jul. 1, 1958 3 Grade Crossing Elimination Project No. 5 Jan. 1, 1979 175,000.00 I Jan. 1, 1960 3% Grade Crossing Elimination Project No. 6 Jan. 1, 1981 135,000.00 Total $ 1,145,000.00

Motorized Vehicles and Equipment Bonds I May 1, 1967 4 Motorized Equipment No. 6010 -.Jul. 1, 1973 $ 200,000.00 I Jan. 15, 1971 5 Motorized Vehicles & Equipment No. 1 Jul. 15, 1977 200,000.00 I Feb. 15, 1972 4% Motorized Vehicles & Equipment No. 7 Jun. 15, 1978 540,000.00 I Dec. 15, 1972 5y8 Motorized Vehicles & Equipment No. 8 Sep. 15, 1978 250,000.00 Total $ 1,190,000.00

Fire and Police Department Bonds 0 Apr. 1. 1949 2 Fire Engine Houses & Equipment No. 2 Oct. 1, 1974 $ 32,000.00 I Aug. 1, 1951 2y4 Fire Engine Houses & Equipment No. 3 Mar. 1, 1977 25,000.00 I Jul. 1, 1952 2 Fire Engine Houses & Equipment No. 4 Oct. 1, 1977 5,000.00 I Jul. 1, 1957 3% Fire & Police Const. & Furns. No. 2 Jul. 1, 1978 30,000.00 I Jun. 1, 1957 3% Police & Fire Corns. System No. 1 Jun. 1, 1973 6,000.00 I May 1, 1958 4 Fire & Police Substation Const. & Rehab. No. 1 Nov. 1, 1978 81,000.00 I May 1, 1959 3i/4 Fire & Police Substation Const. & Rehab. No. 2 May 1, 1980 112,000.00 I Apr. 1, 1961 3% New Fire Station—W. Third Ave. No. 1 Apr. 1, 1986 112,000.00 I Apr. 1, 1961 3% Fire Training School & Com. Bldg. No. 1 Apr. 1, 1985 169,000.00 I Apr. 1, 1962 3% Police Hqrs. Conversion No. 162 Mar. 1, 1988 64,000.00 I* Apr. 1, 1962 3y* Fire Dept. Bldg. Improvement No. 162 Mar. 1, 1988 595,000.00 I Apr. 1, 1962 31/* Fire & Police Com. System No. 262 Mar. 1, 1978 75,000.00 I May 1, 1963 3 Division of Fire Real Estate No. 314 Nov. 1, 1988 59,000.00 I May 1, 1963 3 Div. of Police Bldg. & Struc. Imp. No. 315 Nov. 1, 1986 430,000.00 I May 1, 1963 3 Fire & Police Com. System No. 316 Nov. 1, 1976 8,000.00 I Jun. 1, 1964 31/4 Firei Equipment No. 1 Dec. 1, 1974 18,000.00 I Jun. 1, 1964 3y* Fire & Police Com. System No. 4 Dec. 1, 1979 7,000.00 0 May 1, 1966 3% Fire Station Improvement No. 1 Jul. 1, 1992 210,000.00 I May 1, 1966 3% Fire & Police Communications No. 5 Jul. 1, 1981 45,000.00 0 May 1, 1967 3% Fire Station Improvement No. 5626 Jul. 1, 1993 275,000.00 0 Jan. 15, 1971 5 Fire Station Improvement No. 2 Jul. 15, 1997 550,000.00 I Dec. 15, 1972 5y8 Fire Apparatus No. 1 Sep. 15, 1983 110,000.00 Total $ 3,018,000.00

Parks and Recreation Bonds I Aug. 1, 1951 2% Parks & Recreational Facilities No. 14 Mar. 1, 1973 4,000.00 I Mar. 1, 1953 2% Parks, Playgrounds, Rec. Bldg., Etc. No. 15 Sep. 1, 1983 33,000.00 I Mar. 1, 1953 2% Olentangy Park No. 1 Sep. 1, 1983 55,000.00 I May 1, 1957 3 Park, Land, Bldg. & Equipment No. 1 May 1, 1974 20,000.00 I Apr. 1, 1961 3% Parks & Forestry Improvement No. 1 Apr. 1, 1984 68,000.00 I Apr. li 1961 3% City Parks—Land & Development No. 1 Apr. 1, 1990 142,000.00 0 Apr. 1, 1962 3y8 Parks and Recreation No. 1 Mar. 1, 1988 1,665,000.00 DIVISION OF THE SINKING FUND, COLUMBUS, OHIO 1972

Parks and Recreation Bonds (Continued) Rate Dat;ee of Interest When Due Amount 1, 1962 3% Recreation Centers & Parks No. 162 Mar. I, 1983 110,000.00 1, 1963 3 Recreation Centers & Park Imp. No. 326 Nov. I, 1981 189,000.00 1, 1963 3 Parks & Recreation Centers Imp. No. 327 Nov. 1, 1988 320,000.00 1, 1964 3% Parks & Recreation Centers Imp. No. 2 Dec. 1, 1989 1,190,000.00 1. 1966 3% Parks & Recreation Centers Imp. No. 3 Jul. 1. 1992 355,000.00 1. 1966 3% Parks & Recreation Improvements No. 4 Jul. 1, 1992 1,290,000.00 15, 1971 5 Parks & Recreation Centers Imp. No. 5 Jan. 15, 1997 2,850,000.00 15, 1971 5 Parks & Recreation Centers Imp. No. 6 Jan. 15, 1997 1,000,000.00 15, 1972 5 Parks & Recreation Centers Imp. No. 7 Jun. 15, 1998 1,000,000.00 15, 1972 5% Parks & Recreation Centers Imp. No. 8 Sep. 15, 1998 3,000,000.00 Total $13,291,000.00

Street Improvement Bonds 1958 3 Alum Creek Drive Widening No. 1 Dec. 1, 1978 $ 24,000.00 1961 3% Joyce Ave. Extension No. 1 Apr. 1, 1982 50,000.00 1961 3% Livingston Ave. Improvement No. 1 Apr. 1, 1987 60,000.00 1961 3% Engineering Improvement No. 261 Apr. 1, 1987 600,000.00 1962 3% Engineering Improvement No. 162 Mar. 1, 1988 705,000.00 1962 2% Street Betterment No. 261 Mar. 1, 1973 30,000.00 1962 3i/4 Engineering Improvement No. 262 Mar. 1, 1988 355,000.00 1963 3 Street Betterment No. 320 Nov. 1, 1973 15,000.00 1963 3 Engineering Improvement No. 321 Nov. 1, 1988 1,625,000.00 1964 3% Engineering Improvement No. 4 Dec. 1, 1989 1,530,000.00 1964 SY4, Street Betterment No. 4 Dec. 1, 1984 90,000.00 Total $ 5,084,000.00

Sanitary Garbage and Cleaning Bonds 16, 1948 2% Incinerator No. 2 May 16, 1974 $ 3,000.00 1, 1958 3 Municipal Incinerator Rehab. No. 1 Dec. 1, 1978 45,000.00 1, 1962 3% Incinerator No. 362 Mar. 1, 1983 16,000.00 1, 1967 3% Landfill No. 5967 Jul. 1, 1998 355,000.00 15, 1972 4% Landfill No. 1 Jun. 15, 2003 326,000.00 Total $ 745,000.00

General Slum Clearance O Jan. 1, 1960 3% General Slum Clearance No. 2 Jan. 1 1986 $ 840,000.00 O Jan. 1, 1960 3% General Slum Clearance No. 3 Jan. 1, 1986 $ 840,000.00 O May 1, 1963 3 General Slum Clearance No. 4 Nov. 1 1988 640,000.00 O Jun. 1, 1964 3% General Slum Clearance No. 5 Dec. 1 1989 680,000.00 Total $ 3,000,000.00

Street Lighting Bonds 1, 1962 2% Street Lighting No. 262 Mar. 1 1973 $ 10,000.00 1, 1963 3 Street Light Improvement No. 329 Nov. 1 1973 15.000.00 1, 1964 31/4 Street Light Improvement No. 4 Dec. 1 1986 280,000.00 1, 1966 3% Street Light Improvement No. 5 Jul. 1 1982 860,000.00 15, 1971 5 Street Lighting System No. 1 Jan. 15 1987 600,000.00 15, 1971 7% Street Light No. 6 Jan. 1515, 1987 850,000.00 15, 1972 4% Street Lighting No. 7 Jun. 15 1988 200,000.00 15, 1972 5% Street Lighting No. 8 Sep. 15 1988 710,000.00 Total $ 3,525,000.00 Public Lands and Buildings Bonds O Mar. 16, 1948 2% Health & Safety Center Building No. 1 Nov. 1 1973 $ 2,000.00 O Apr. 1, 1949 2 Health & Safety Center Building No. 2 Oct. 1 1974 36,000.00 I Feb. 1, 1951 1% Equipment Housing No. 1 Sep. 1 1976 16,000.00 I Jul. 1, 1951 2Vi Public Library Main Branch Imp. No. 1 Sep. 1 1976 28,000.00 I Nov. 16, 1951 2 Health & Safety Center Building No. 5 Sep. 1 1977 28,000.00 I Dec. 1, 1952 2% Public Library Main Branch Imp. No. 3 Oct. 1 1978 12,000.00 I Mar. 1, 1953 2% Health & Safety Center Building No. 6 Sep. 1 1974 4,000.00 I May 1, 1953 2% Health & Safety Center Building No. 7 Nov. 1 1983 12,000.00 I Feb. 1, 1954 2% Health & Safety Center Building No. 8 Nov. 1 1977 5,000.00 I Jun. 1, 1954 2% Columbus Workhouse Rehab. No. 1 Apr. 1 1980 8,000.00 I Jun. 1, 1954 2% Civic Center Rehab. & Equipment No. 1 Apr. 1 1978 42,000.00 I Oct. 1, 1954 2 Health & Safety Center Building No. 9 .V.Oct. 1 1985 16,000.00 I Feb. 1, 1955 2% New Municipal Building No, 1 __ Feb. vl 1986 126,000.00 I Jun. 1, 1955 2% New Municipal Building No. 2 Jun. 1 1986 84,000.00 I May 1, 1956 3y* Health & Safety Center Building No. 10 May 1 1987 15,000.00 I Apr. 1, 1957 3y* Crane Building Rehab. & Imp. No. 1 Apr. 1 1978 30,000.00 DIVISION OF THE SINKING FUND, COLUMBUS, OHIO 1972

\ Public Lands and Buildings (Continued) •• Rate Date of Interest When Due Amount I Jun. 1, 1957 3% Columbus Workhouse Improvement No. 3 Jun. 1, 1978 6,000.00 I May 1. 1958 3 Engineering Maintenance & Storage Bldg. No. 1 Nov. 1, 1978 45,000.00 I Jun. 1, 1958 3 Safety Building Addition No. 1 Dec. 1, 1978 15,000.00 I Apr. 1, 1961 3y2 Senior Citizens Recreation Center No. 1 Apr. 1, 1987 125,000.00 I Apr. 1, 1961 3% Public Lands & Buildings Imp. No. 1 Apr. 1, 1978 42,000.00 I Apr. 1, 1961 3V2 Traffic Garage Addition No. 1 Apr. 1, 1977 15,000.00 I Apr. 1, 1962 3% Land Acquisition No. 162 Mar. 1, 1993 63,000.00 I Apr. 1. 1962 3y4 Workhouse Building Improvement No. 162 Mar. 1, 1986 260,000.00 I Apr. 1, 1962 31/4 Lands & Buildings Improvement No. 362 Mar. 1, 1983 75,000.00 I Apr. 1, 1962 Central Garage Improvement No. 162 Mar. 1, 1983 17,000.00 I Apr. 1, 1962 2sv*% Medical Center No. 161 Mar. 1, 1973 4,000.00 I May L 1963 3 Public Lands & BuildinersTmp. No. 318 Nov. 1, 1973 5,000.00 I Jun. 1, 1964 31/4 Building & Structures Improvement No. 1 Dec. 1, 1988 80,000.00 I May 1, 1966 3% Public Lands & Buildings No. 2 Jul. 1, 1992 180,000.00 I May 1, 1967 3% PubMc Lands & Buildings No. 5966 Jul. 1, 1983 220,000.00 [ Jan. 15, 1971 5 Land & Buildings Improvement No. 1 Jan. 15, 1987 150,000.00 [ Jun. 15, 1972 5% Maintenance & Yard Facilities No. 1 Jun. 15, 1993 550,000.00 I Dec. 15, 1972 5% Land & Buildings Improvement No .2 Sep. 15, 1993 265,000.00 Total $ 2,581,000.00

Miscellaneous Bonds I Oct. 1, 1956 3% Off-Street Parking No. 2 Oct. 1, 1977 $ 25,000.00 I Jun. 1, 1957 3% Off-Street Parking No. 3 Jun. 1, 1978 60,000.00 I Apr. 1, 1961 3% Traffic Signal No. 1 Apr. 1, 1988 20,000.00 I Apr. 1, 1962 3y* Off-Street Parking No. 461 (Wager St.) Mar. 1, 1988 192,000.00 I Apr. 1, 1962 3V4, Street Maint. Yard Imp. No. 361 Mar. 1, 1983 55,000.00 I Apr. 1, 1962 3% Traffic Signal No. 262 Mar. 1, 1978 50,000.00 I Apr. 1. 1962 2% Innerbelt Street Lighting No. 162 Mar. 1, 1973 5,000.00 I May 1, 1963 3 Traffic Signal No. 317 Nov. 1, 1977 25,000.00 I May 1, 1963 3 Underground Lines No. 328 Nov. 1, 1978 72,000.00 I Jun. 1, 1964 SY4, Traffic Signal No. 4 .Dec. 1, 1979 48,000.00 I Jun. 1, 1964 3Vi Dennison Ave. (Urban Renewal No. 1) Dec. 1, 1989 200,000.00 I* Jun. 1, 1964 3Vi Urban Renewal No. 1 Dec. 1, 1989 400,000.00 I May 1, 1966 3% Traffic Control Improvement No. 5 Jul. 1, 1982 50,000.00 I Jun. 1, 1970 6% Final Judgement No. 1 Jun. 1, 1976 80,000.00 I Nov. 15, 1971 4% Parking Meter No. 1 May 15, 1978 100,000.00 Total $ 1,382,000.00 NOTE—* Unvoted but to be serviced from Income Tax Funds.

MATURITY OF GENERAL BONDS AND INTEREST Based on Bonds Outstanding, December 31, 1972 Principal Interest Total Past due and not presented $ 33,000.00 $ 224,600.47 $ 257,600.47 1973 9,206,000.00 9,891,320.56 19,097,320.56 1974 11,697,000.00 9,812,214.07 21,509,214.07 1975 11,514,000.00 9,327,929.64 20,841,929.64 1976 11,462,000.00 8,846,487.17 20,308,487.17 1977 11,348,000.00 8,367,791.55 19,715,791.55 1978 11,245,000.00 7,891,703.40 19,136,703.40 1979 10,745,000.00 7,423,427.89 18,168,427.89 1980 10,676,000.00 6,969,266.69 17,645,266.69 1981 10,537,000.00 6,517,515.36 17,054,515.36 1982 10,381,000.00 6,070,525.89 16,451,525.89 1983 9,950,000.00 5,631,679.14 15,581,679.14 1984 9,512,000.00 5,201,707.24 14,713,707.24 1985 9,427,000.00 4,787,419.16 14,214,419.16 1986 9,433,000.00 4,374,074.14 13,807,074.14 1987 9,034,000.00 3,967,210.99 13,001,210.99 1988 8,767,000.00 3,471,934.14 12,238,934.14 1989 7,869,000.00 3,187,715.28 11,056,715.28 1990 7,172,000.00 2,829,636.50 10,001,636.50 1991 6,969,000.00 2,490,304.03 9,459.304.03 1992 6,814,000.00 2,156,991.53 8,970,991.53 1993 6,148,000.00 1,827,855.88 7,975,855.88 1994 5,487,000.00 1,529,330.91 7,016,330.91 1995 5,470,000.00 1,249,272.79 6,719,272.79 1996 ... 5,441,000.00 970,325.64 6,411,325.64 1997 4,605,000.00 718,201.07 5,323,201.07 1998 .. 2,922,000.00 544,410.69 3,466,410.69 1999 . 1,563,000.00 405,700.65 1,968,700.65 2000 1,512,000.00 331,841.90 1,843,841.90 2001 1,512,000.00 259,640.65 1,771,640.65 2002 1,480,000.00 188,029.40 1,668,029.40 DIVISION OF THE SINKING FUND, COLUMBUS, OHIO 1972

MATURITY OF GENERAL BONDS AND INTEREST (Continued) 2003 1,480,000.0 116,823.75 1,596,823.75 2004 330,000.00 64,587.50 394,587.50 2005 330,000.00 49,043.75 379,043.75 2006 330,000.00 33,500.00 363,500.00 2007 330,000.00 17,956.25 347,956.25 2008 65,000.00 2,412.50 67,412.50 Totals $232,796,000.00 $127,750,388.17 $360,546,388.17

SPECIAL ASSESSMENT BONDED DEBT The following is a correct statement of the date, amount, rate of interest, time of maturity, and the purpose of the issue of each series of the special assessment bonds of the city, outstanding December 31, 1972. Rate Date of Interest When Due Amount Jun. 1, 1961 3 (No. 306) Street Improvement Dec. 1, 1971 $ 1,000.00 Apr. 1, 1962 2% (No. 308) Street Improvement Mar. 1, 1973 16,000.00 Oct. 1, 1962 2% (No. 309) Street Improvement Oct. 1, 1973 10,000.00 Apr. 1, 1963 2% (No. 311) Street Improvement Oct. 1, 1973 12,000.00 Apr. 1, 1963 2% (No. 313) Sanitary Sewer Oct. 1, 1973 6,000.00 Oct. 15, 1964 3 (No. 314) Street Improvement & Sanitary Sewer Oct. 15, 1975 167,000.00 May 1, 1966 3% (No, 315) Street Improvement July 1, 1977 125,000.00 Jul. 1, 1968 4y* (No. 316) Street Improvement & Sanitary Sewer Jan. 1, 1979 350,000.00 Jul. 1, 1968 5 (No. 317) Sidewalk Improvement Jan. 1, 1974 6,000.00 May 1. 1969 4% (No. 318) Street Improvement Nov. 1, 1979 210,000.00 Aug. 1, 1969 5% (No. 319) Street Improvement Feb. 1, 1980 240,000.00 Oct. 15, 1970 6y* (No 320) Street Improvement & Sanitary Sewer Jul. 15, 1982 227,105.25 Nov. 15, 1971 4% (No 321) Street Improvement May 15, 1983 128,277.84 Dec. 15, 1972 4% (No. 322) Street & Sanitary Sewer Improvement Sep. 15, 1983 317,106.48 Total $1,815,489.57

MATURITY OF ASSESSMENT BONDS AND INTEREST Based on Bonds Outstanding December 31, 1972 Principal Interest Total Past due and not presented $ 1,000.00 $ 161.30 $ 1,161.30 1973 264,105.25 79,597.43 343,702.68 1974 264,384.32 72,743.73 337,128.05 1975 261,000.00 61,148.73 322,148.73 1976 205,000.00 49,384.36 254,384.36 1977 200,000.00 39,612.48 239,612.48 1978 175,000.00 29,784.36 204,784.36 1979 175,000.00 21,143.93 196,143.93 1980 95,000.00 13,253.11 108,253.11 1981 65,000.00 9,043.76 74,043.76 1982 65,000.00 5,365.64 70,365.64 1983 45,000.00 1,884.39 46,884.39 Total $1,815,489.57 $383,123.22 $2,198,612.79

CITY'S DEBT — GENERAL OBLIGATION 1930-1972 Bonds & Notes Cash & Investment Net Debt Tax Rate Dec. 31, 1930 $ 42,076,750.00 $10,296,225.63 $ 31,780,524.37 23.00 Dec. 31, 1931 40,685,949.00 9,625,001.40 31,060,947.60 22.50 Dec. 31, 1932 37,981,889.00 8,760,714.52 29,221,174.48 21.70 Dec. 31, 1933 33,343,804.00 4,780,064.37 28,563,739.63 21.40 Dec. 31, 1934 33,901,863.00 4,636,703.65 29,265,159.35 19.40 Dec. 31, 1935 34,764,495.00 3,203,528.20 31,560,966.80 17.30 Dec. 31, 1936 32,980,875.00 1,808,112.29 31,172,762.31 21.40 Dec. 31, 1937 31,172,283.00 3,478,644.79 27,693,638.21 21.20 Dec. 31, 1938 30,221,063.00 3,012,933.09 27,208,129.91 18.00 Dec. 31, 1939 29,668,046.00 3,333,930.81 26,334,115.19 19.30 Dec. 31, 1940 28,786,466.00 3,911,341.24 24,875,124.76 18.90 Dec. 31, 1941 26,741,856.00 2,906,721.50 23,835,134.50 19.30 Dec. 31, 1942 24,391,742.00 2,305,499.64 22,086,242.36 19.50 Dec. 31, 1943 22,276,515.45 2,625,105.98 19,651,409.47 19.20 Dec. 31, 1944 20,197,430.00 2,758,057.86 17,439,372.14 18.00 Dec. 31, 1945 17,289,944.00 2,324,286.13 14,965,657.87 16.80 Dec. 31, 1946 17,138,852.00 2,419,883.89^ , 14,718:968.11 16.80 Dec. 31, 1947 16,387,430.40 1,592,905.18 \ 14,794,525.22 18.80 Dec. 31, 1948 16,778,355.64 1,542,602.73 15,235,752.91 19.20 Dec. 31, 1949 20,774,929.90 1,917,453.39 18,857,476.51 20.00 Dec. 31, 1950 23,173,520.91 1,829,344.64 21,344,176.27 22.40 10 DIVISION OF THE SINKING FUND, COLUMBUS, OHIO 1972 . _ _ , CITY'S DEBT —GENERAL OBLIGATION (Continued) Dec. 31, 1951 28,924,299.94 1,878,030.12 27,046,269.82 22.00 Dec. 31, 1952 29,485,390.33 1,355,147.99 28,130,242.34 20.40 Dec. 31, 1953 37,007,103.27 1,978,471.52 35,028,631.75 20.00 Dec. 31, 1954 49,725,333.02 1,608,497.19 48,116,835.83 23.80 Dec. 31, 1955 55,778,046.25 1,811,418.16 53,966,628.09 23.00 Dec. 31, 1956 62,600,626.73 1,409,542.48 61,191,084.25 21.40 Dec. 31, 1957 72,797,978.00 2,161,581.53 70,636,396.47 22.40 Dec. 31, 1958 77,802,213.67 3,720,557.23 74,081,565.44 27.40 Dec. 31, 1959 79,490,637.55 4,600,786.13 74,889,851.42 27.40 Dec. 31, 1960 80,727,504.46 4,659,411.11 76,068,093.35 27.40 Dec. 31, 1961 92,584,315.11 4,722,498.20 87,861,816.91 31.40 Dec. 31, 1962 96,801,726.06 4,743,385.40 92,058,340.66 31.40 Dec. 31, 1963 107,364,792.71 4,964,242.36 102,400,550.35 32.00 Dec. 31, 1964 115,224,261.15 4,580,302.23 110,633,958.92 32.50 Dec. 31, 1965 152,377,256.15 4,068,476.70 148,308,779.45 37.30 Dec. 31, 1966 183,882,264.82 3,875,175.10 180,007,089.72 38.10 Dec. 31, 1967 219,147,823.71 3,887,102.43 215,260,721.28 38.00 Dec. 31, 1968 218,425,412.29 3,271,784.88 215,153,627.41 45.90 Dec. 31, 1969 237,170,275.86 3,621,496.19 233,548,779.67 45,20 Dec. 31, 1970 242,271,638.86 3,474,962.18 238,796,676.68 46.50 Dec. 31, 1971 271,941,586.60 3,617,490.02 268,324,096.58 45.90 Dec. 31, 1972 293,562,524.57 4,136,818.80 289,425,705.77 45.20

GENERAL OBLIGATIONS DEBT SUMMARY As of December 31, 1972 Bond Gross Debt Retirement Fund Net Debt SELF SUPPORTING DEBT: Water Works Bonds $66,946,000.00 Notes 21,000,000.00 $87,946,000.00 $ —0— $ 87,946,000.00 Municipal Light Plant Bonds 1,740,000.00 —0— 1,740,000.00 Municipal Airport Bonds 10,980,000.00 4,000.00 10,976,000.00 Sewage Treatment Works Bonds $65,446,000.00 Notes 1,000,000.00 66,446,000.00 1,000.00 66,445,000.00 Off St. Parking — Long St 235,000.00 —0— 235,000.00 Total Self Supporting Debt $167,347,000.00 $ 5,000.00 $167,342,000.00

TAX SUPPORTED DEBT: GENERAL TAX Bonds — Unvoted $10,949,000.00 Bonds — Unvoted* 1,275,000.00 Notes — Unvoted 7,025,000.00 19,249,000.00 3,130,564.87 16,118,435.13 Bonds — Voted $75,225,000.00 Notes —Voted 29,090,000.00 104,315,000.00 1,001,253.93 103,313,746.07

TAX SUPPORTED DEBT-ASSESSMENT: Bonds $ 1,815,489.57 Notes 836,035.00 2,651,524.57 —0— 2,651,524.57 Total Debt $293,562,524.57 $4,136,818.80 $289,425,705.77 NOTE* Serviced From Income Tax

PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST MATURITIES FOR THE YEAR 1973 JANUARY: Interest Principal Total General Tax Unvoted Inside $ 110,000.00 $ 41,945.97 151,945.97 General Tax Voted Outside 1,259,000.00 797,795.00 2,056,795.00 Municipal Light Plant —0— 20,475.00 20,475.00 Water Works —0— 103,075.00 103,075.00 Municipal Airport —0— 43,575.00 43,575.00 Sewage Treatment Works —0— 361,800.00 361,800.00 Assessment 53,000.00 16,872.03 69,872.03

Total January $1,422,000.00 $ 1,385,538.00 $ 2,807,538.00 DIVISION OF THE SINKING FUND, COLUMBUS, OHIO 1972 11

PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST MATURITIES FOR THE YEAR 1973 (Continued) FEBRUARY: General Tax Unvoted Inside $ 14,000.00 $ 1,875.00 $ 15,875.00 Water Works 71,000.00 16,862.50 87,862.50 Municipal Airport 300,000.00 128,000.00 428,000.00 Sewage Treatment Works 385,000.00 167,855.05 552,855.05 Assessment 30,000.00 6,749.76 36,749.76 Total February _$ 800,000.00 $ 321,342.31 $ 1,121,342.31 MARCH: General Tax Unvoted Inside $ 165,000.00 $ 25,201.25 $ 190,201.25 General Tax Voted Outside 227,000.00 60,199.96 287,199.96 Unvoted Inside Serviced From Income Tax 35,000.00 9,668.75 44,668.75 Municipal Light Plant 3,000.00 325.00 3,325.00 Water Works —0— 17,700.00 17,700.00 Off-Street Parking 20,000.00 3,818.75 23,818.75 Assessment 16,000.00 230.08 16,230.08 Total March $ 466,000.00 $ 117,143.79 $ 583,143.79 APRIL: General Tax Unvoted Inside $ 90,000.00 $ 16,978.75 $ 106,978.75 General Tax Voted Outside 160,000.00 86,360.00 246,360.00 Water Works 97,000.00 276,148.59 373,148.59 Municipal Airport „ —0— 200.00 200.00 Sewage Treatment Works 85,000.00 37,187.50 122,187.50 Assessment —0— 2,872.64 2,872.64 Total April $ 432,000.00 $ 419,747.48 $ 851,747.48 MAY: General Tax Unvoted Inside $ 27,000.00 $ 21,852.60 $ 48,852.60 General Tax Voted Outside 10,000.00 122,839.05 132,839.05 Municipal Light Plant —0— 12,719.30 12,719.30 Water Works 45,000.00 60,706.25 105,706.25 Municipal Airport —0— 45,270.50 45,270.50 Sewage Treatment Works —0— 258,159.00 258,159.00 Assessment —0— 8,085.09 8,085.09 Total May $ 82,000.00 $ 529,631.79 $ 611,631.79 JUNE: General Tax Unvoted Inside $ 43,000.00 $ 93,044.14 $ 136,044.14 General Tax Voted Outside 9,000.00 237,061.77 246,061.77 Unvoted Inside Serviced From Income Tax —0— 11,050.00 11,050.00 Water Works 171,000.00 641,199.80 812,199.80 Sewage Treatment Works 940,000.00 790,250.00 1,730,250.00 Total June $1,163,000.00 $ 1,772,605.71 $ 2,935,605.71 JULY: General Tax Unvoted Inside $ 280,000.00 $ 39,754.03 $ 319,754.03 General Tax Voted Outside 595,000.00 768,441.25 1,363,441.25 Municipal Light Plant 65,000.00 20,475.00 85,475.00 Water Works 295,000.00 103,075.00 398,075.00 Municipal Airport 125,000.00 43,575.00 168,575.00 Sewage Treatment Works 720,000.00 361,800.00 1,081,800.00 Assessments 52,105.25 15,734.53 67,839.78 Total July $2,132,105.25 $ 1,352,854.81 $ 3,484,960.06 AUGUST: General Tax Unvoted Inside $ —0— $ 58,272.02 $ 58,272.02 General Tax Voted Outside —0— 229,322.48 229,322.48 Water Works —0— 15,975.00 15,975.00 Municipal Airport —0— 122,000.00 122,000.00 Sewage Treatment Works —0— 158,966.64 158,966.64 Assessment —0— 5,906.46 5,906.46 Total August —0— $ 590,442.60 $ 590,442.60 SEPTEMBER: General Tax Unvoted Inside $ 43,000.00 $ 46,711.25 $ 89,711.25 General Tax Voted Outside 50,000.00 431,844.41 481,844.41 Unvoted Inside Serviced From City Income Tax —0— 9,100.00 9,100.00 Water Works 134,000.00 409,586.00 543,586.00 Municipal Light Plant —0— 276.25 276.25 Off-Street Parking —0— c 3,493.75 -. 3,493.75 Sewage Treatment Works —0-^ ' 172,971.00 172,971.00 Assessment '.' —0— 12,188.94 12,188.94 Total September $ 227,000.00 $ 1,086,171.60 $ 1,313,171.60 12 DIVISION OF THE SINKING FUND, COLUMBUS, OHIO 1972

\ PRINCIPAL A1SP INTEREST MATURITIES FOR THE YEAR 1973 (Continued) OCTOBER: General Tax Unvoted Inside $ 10,000.00 $ 15,510.00 $ 25,510.00 General Tax Voted Outside 321,000.00 83,560.00 404,560.00 Water Works 450,000.00 274,432.66 724,432.66 Municipal Airport 8,000.00 200.00 8,200.00 Sewage Treatment Works —0— 35,700.00 35,700.00 Assessment 83,000.00 2,872.64 85,872.64 Total October $ 872,000.00 $ 412,275.30 $ 1,284,275.30 NOVEMBER: General Tax Unvoted Inside $ 153,000.00 $ 21,433.65 $ 174,433.65 General Tax Voted Outside : 552,000.00 122,700.95 674,700.95 Municipal Light Plant —0— 12,718.20 12,718.20 Water Works 227,000.00 60,087.50 287,087.50 Municipal Airport 20,000.00 45,267.00 65,267.00 Sewage Treatment Works 210,000 00 258,141.00 468,141.00 Assessment 30,000.00 8,085.26 38,085.26 Total November $1,192,000.00 $ 528,433.56 $ 1,720,433.56 DECEMBER: General Tax Unvoted Inside $ 70,000.00 $ 92,003.36 $ 162,003.36 General Tax Voted Outside 387,000.00 236,989.48 623,989.48 Unvoted Inside Serviced From Income Tax 40,000.00 11,050.00 51,050.00 Water Works 185,000.00 638,670.20 823,670.20 Sewage Treatment Works —0— 761,925.00 761,925.00 Total December $ 682,000.00 $ 1,740,638.04 $ 2,422,638.04 SUMMARY General Tax Unvoted Inside $1,005,000.00 $ 475,582.02 $ 1,480,582.02 General Tax Voted Outside 3,570,000.00 3,177,114.35 6,747,114.35 Unvoted Inside Serviced From Income Tax 75,000.00 40,868.75 115 868.75 Municipal Light Plant 68,000.00 66,988.75 134,988.75 Water Works 1,675,000.00 2,617,518.50 4,292,518.50 Municipal Airport 453,000.00 428,087.50 881,087.50 Off-Street Parking 20,000.00 7,312.50 27,312.50 Sewage Treatment Works 2,340,000.00 3,364,755.19 5,704,755.19 Assessment 264,105.25 79,597.43 343,702.68 Total Principal and Interest Due 1973 $9,470,105.25 $10,257,824.99 $19,727,930.24

CONTRACTOR'S TRUST FUND Statement Showing Contingent Liabilities to Contractors December 31, 1972 Date Receipt Amount of Funds Cont. No. Retained COMPLETE GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CO. December 19, 1963 7288 Big Run San. Sewer Kingsford Rd $ 9,942.30 ELECTRIC POWER EQUIPMENT CO. November 22, 1965 8125 Electrical System, SSTP Adm. & Safety 2,189.24 OHIO PIPE LINE CONSTRUCTION CO. July 5, 1972 481 Morse Road Water Plant 3,918.72 Total Principal Due Contractors December 31, 1972 $16,050.26 «s DISCOVERY PLACE LIBRABIM Columbus Metropolitan Library] • I mi Ill llll Mil III .I,7,M,,. .!: P."™1 « H4 Biography, History & Travel /I 96 S.Grant Ave. 129 983 1253 Columbus, OH 43215

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