Media Releases
January 2007
January 26 - Upper Arlington Snow Removal Services
January 26 - Tips on House Numbering
January 24 - City Seeks Applicants for Board of Building Standards
January 11 - "Valuing our Community Partners" - Upper Arlington's 2007 State of the City Address
January 11 - City Insight Newsletter Winter Edition
January 11 - Upper Arlington Municipal Services Center Meeting Room Fees
January 4 - Upper Arlington Christmas Tree Collection
January 4 - City Offices Closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
January 4 - "Valuing our Community Partners" - Upper Arlington's 2007 State of the City Address
January 26
Upper Arlington Snow Removal Services
The City of Upper Arlington provides one of the best snow removal services in Central Ohio, with the aim of returning normal driving conditions to all City streets within 24 hours of the end of a snowstorm. Priority is placed in the following order:
• Arterial Streets – the City’s main thoroughfares. They will continue to receive priority treatment while a storm continues.
• Collector Streets – these consist of the next level of streets that carry a lot of traffic to the main streets. Collector streets will be plowed and salted as soon as arterial streets have been completed.
• Residential Streets – all remaining streets within the City. Plowing will take place when snowfall exceeds three inches.
Visit www.ua-ohio.net, under “Resident Services” for details and a complete list of “arterial” and “collector” streets in the City. Or, contact the Streets Division, at 583-5380.
January 26
Tips on House Numbering
Upper Arlington residents are asked to ensure their home numbers are easily identifiable, to enable police and fire crews to locate a residence quickly in an emergency.
House numbers (using Arabic numbers) should be in a conspicuous place and be a minimum of three inches in height. Ideally, such numbers should be placed in a way that they won’t be obscured by heavy snows or leaf piles during the leaf collection season, so that they are visible at all times. The best location is to place numbers on the front elevation of the primary structure (house or office).
If you have any questions, please contact Code Compliance, at 583-5070.
January 24
City Seeks Applicants for Board of Building Standards
The City of Upper Arlington’s various Boards and Commissions provide residents an opportunity to help shape their community by donating their time and expertise toward specific areas of interest. The City is currently seeking candidates who might be interested in serving on the Board of Building Standards.
The Board meets on an as needed basis and is comprised of seven members with residential construction knowledge. The Board’s responsibility is to review and make recommendations to City Council on amendments to the Residential Building Code and to hear appeals to both the Ohio Residential Code and the Upper Arlington Property Maintenance Code.
In additional to professional or personal experiences related to the role of a specific Board or Commission, desirable qualities for service include civic-mindedness and consensus building. Public service is voluntary.
Interested residents may complete an application form, which can be found on the City’s Web site at www.ua-ohio.net (Administration / City Council section), or obtained by calling the City Clerk’s Office at 583-5033. They can be mailed to the City Clerk’s attention, 3600 Tremont Road, Upper Arlington, Ohio 43221-1595, or faxed to 457-6620.
January 11
"Valuing our Community Partners" - Upper Arlington's 2007 State of the City Address
The City of Upper Arlington invites you to attend its annual State of the City Address on Monday, January 22, 2007 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Municipal Services Center, 3600 Tremont Road. City Manager Virginia Barney will give her annual Address to the community, providing a review of the past 12 months and a look ahead to upcoming projects.
In celebration of the “Valuing Our Community Partners” theme, the City’s three key community partners will also participate in the Address - the Upper Arlington Schools, the Upper Arlington Libraries and the Upper Arlington Area Chamber of Commerce.
No State of the City Address is complete without the City’s Community Awards program, recognizing those citizens who have made significant contributions to Upper Arlington in the past year. The 2006 awards will be presented in the following categories: Business of the Year; Community Enrichment; Community Safety; Super Senior; Youth.
The evening will also include a Community Fair, featuring exhibits from various organizations and City departments, providing an opportunity for residents to meet with community leaders and staff during one convenient forum. As always, guests will be able to register to win a one-year supply of refuse stickers among other prizes. Light refreshments will also be served.
For details, visit www.ua-ohio.net or call the City Manager’s Office, at 583-5040.
January 11
City Insight Newsletter Winter Edition
If you are looking for detailed information on current issues, events or programs in the City of Upper Arlington, be sure to seek out a copy of City Insight, Upper Arlington’s quarterly resident newsletter.
Highlights of the winter 2006/2007 edition include:
- A look ahead to the 2007 State of the City Address, scheduled for Monday, January 22, 2007.
- 2006 Community Survey highlights.
- Seasonal City service information and news.
- Details of recreation programs and a winter event calendar.
Copies of City Insight can be found at various community locations, including City offices, libraries, Chamber of Commerce and various local grocery stores. It can also be downloaded from the City’s Web site, at www.ua-ohio.net.
For additional details, please call the City Manager’s Office at 583-5040.
January 11
Upper Arlington Municipal Services Center Meeting Room Fees
Non-profit groups may reserve the City’s Municipal Services Center meeting rooms for their programs or activities. Usage fees are in place to help offset cleaning and staff costs to maintain the facility.
The fees are:
• Council Committee Room – $25 per use
• Council Chamber – $50 per use
• Lower Level Meeting Room – $75 per use
• An additional fee of $75 will be assessed if food or beverages are used in any meeting room
Non-profit groups affiliated with the City are exempt from fees. A meeting room reservation form must be completed, signed, and all fees paid in full 10 days prior to the scheduled date.
For additional details, please contact the City Manager’s Office at 583-5040.
January 4
Upper Arlington Christmas Tree Collection
The City of Upper Arlington will collect live Christmas trees on Fridays, January 12 and 26.
Please remove all decorations and place trees (do not place in bags) at the curb with one Solid Waste Sticker affixed per tree.
Trees can also be dropped off free-of-charge at the Bill Holbrook Yard Waste Compost Site at 4120 Roberts Road. Please call Solid Waste at 583-5380 for hours.
January 4
City Offices Closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
City offices will be closed Monday, January 15 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Refuse collection will be delayed by one day and there will be no yard waste collection on Friday.
Service will resume its normal schedule the following week.
Additional information on the City’s solid waste services can be found at www.ua-ohio.net, or by calling the Solid Waste Division at 583-5370.
January 4
"Valuing our Community Partners" - Upper Arlington's 2007 State of the City Address
The City of Upper Arlington invites you to attend its annual State of the City Address on Monday, January 22, 2007 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Municipal Services Center, 3600 Tremont Road. City Manager Virginia Barney will give her annual Address to the community, providing a review of the past 12 months and a look ahead to upcoming projects.
In celebration of the “Valuing Our Community Partners” theme, the City’s three key community partners will also participate in the Address - the Upper Arlington Schools, the Upper Arlington Libraries and the Upper Arlington Area Chamber of Commerce.
Each organization is unique, a result of its own purpose for being, the framework within which it operates, and the people who bring it to life. This holds true for the four main entities that work hard to serve our community – the City, the Schools, the Library system and the Chamber of Commerce. While each approaches its core mission from its own unique set of parameters, all four share the common bond of community service. While each may serve different segments of the population, all work for the overall health and success of the greater community.
No State of the City Address is complete without the City’s Community Awards program, recognizing those citizens who have made significant contributions to Upper Arlington in the past year. The 2006 awards will be presented in the following categories: Business of the Year; Community Enrichment; Community Safety; Super Senior; Youth.
The evening will also include a Community Fair, featuring exhibits from various organizations and City departments, providing an opportunity for residents to meet with community leaders and staff during one convenient forum. As always, guests will be able to register to win a one-year supply of refuse stickers among other prizes. Light refreshments will also be served.
Don’t miss your opportunity to learn first-hand about the fine community in which we live and work. Join us for this year’s State of the City Address and Community Fair.
For details, visit www.ua-ohio.net or call the City Manager’s Office, at 583-5040.
City Manager's Office
City of Upper Arlington
3600 Tremont Road
Upper Arlington, Ohio 43221
Phone: 614-583-5040
www.ua-ohio.net
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