Explanation
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this resolution is to support Franklin County, in partnership with Woda Cooper Companies, Inc., in conjunction with an Ohio Department of Development Fiscal Year 2026 Brownfield Remediation Program grant application of up to $1 million for remediation and selective demolition of the downtown YMCA site at 40 West Long Street in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio to make it operational for economic development activity. The .81 acre site at 40 West Long Street underwent a Phase 1 and Phase 2 environmental assessment as well as an asbestos survey.
The .81 acre property consists of one large parcel, 010-067063 with one existing vacant historic building (the downtown YMCA). The Developer is proposing to adaptive reuse the existing building by converting the vacant structure into affordable housing.
Woda Cooper Companies, Inc. is redeveloping the site with 121 affordable apartment units. The project is estimated to have a value of $65,000,000 when completed. Woda Cooper Companies, Inc. is moving forward with the project.
Emergency action is necessary in order to meet Ohio Department of Development Fiscal Year 2026 Brownfield Remediation Program grant application deadline of December 5, 2025.
FISCAL IMPACT: There are no costs to the City of Columbus associated with a resolution of support for the Brownfield Remediation Program grant funding,
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To resolve to support Franklin County, in partnership with Woda Cooper Companies, Inc., in their efforts to obtain Ohio Department of Development Brownfield Remediation grant funding for remediation and selective demolition of the 40 West Long Street Brownfield site, and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
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WHEREAS, the State of Ohio Brownfield Remediation grant program will award up to $1 million per project throughout Ohio for the purpose of cleanup, demolition and redevelopment of contaminated or abandoned properties known as “brownfields”; and
WHEREAS, the City of ...
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