North College Hill Council to weigh $445,382 in ARPA funds for asbestos abatement and demolition at 1500 W. Galbraith
North College Hill City Council is set to consider spending up to $445,382.86 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for asbestos abatement and demolition at 1500 West Galbraith Road at its August 3 meeting. The legislation, listed as ORD. 05-2026, is the most consequential dollar item on the agenda.
The same property at 1500 W. Galbraith was the subject of three special council meetings held July 22 and July 23, where members discussed Ordinance No. 7-2026, which also addressed the use of ARPA funds for asbestos abatement at that address. Minutes from those special meetings have not yet been published, so no outcomes from those sessions are available in the record.
August 3 agenda items
The August 3 meeting includes several additional pieces of legislation:
- **RES. 10-2026** — Authorization to execute a collective bargaining agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police, Ohio Labor Council, Inc.
- **ORD. 06-2026** — Amendment and establishment of salaries and staffing levels for city employees.
- **RES. 11-2026** — Temporary adjustment of Public Works Department working hours during extreme heat.
- **RES. 12-2026 and RES. 13-2026** — Certification of assessments to the County Auditor for the tax duplicate.
No vote tallies are available because the meeting had not yet occurred as of this report.
CCDR Committee reviews parks, transit, and asbestos update
On July 30, the City and Community Development and Recreation (CCDR) Committee held a meeting covering several infrastructure and community initiatives. The agenda included:
- A Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) route update and bus stop sign renderings.
- Veterans Park updates, including the JMA project, engineering drawings, and sensory playground equipment.
- Outdoor Fitness Court location and installation timeline.
- Little Free Library Initiative proposed locations.
- An asbestos update regarding RWB tied to Ord. 7-2026.
Minutes from this committee meeting have not yet been published, so no decisions or votes from that session are confirmed in the record.
What residents should know
The 1500 W. Galbraith property has drawn repeated council attention across four meetings in roughly two weeks. The August 3 agenda formalizes the dollar figure — up to $445,382.86 — and adds demolition to the scope, beyond the asbestos abatement discussed in July. The collective bargaining agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police and the city employee salary ordinance could affect staffing and labor costs. The Public Works working-hours resolution addresses employee schedules during extreme heat.
Coming up
- **August 3** — North College Hill City Council meeting, including consideration of ORD. 05-2026 ($445,382.86 in ARPA funds for asbestos abatement and demolition at 1500 West Galbraith Road), the police collective bargaining agreement, city employee salaries, Public Works heat-hours adjustment, and assessment certifications.
No other upcoming meetings are listed in the next 14 days. Residents seeking official details should consult the city's published agendas and minutes directly, as several recent meetings' minutes remain unpublished.