Columbus approves audiovisual upgrade for public health headquarters on Parsons Avenue
Emergency legislation authorizes a $140,627 contract to modernize broadcast systems before grant funding expires on Nov. 30.
Columbus Public Health headquarters at 240 Parsons Avenue in Columbus.
Credit: Google Street View · © 2026 Google · Google Street View panorama tMq-y-jzfQC4CDA7VywgkA, captured July 2024
Columbus City Council has approved emergency legislation authorizing the Board of Health to enter into an audiovisual and broadcast systems upgrade contract with Tape Central, Inc., doing business as Central Ohio Audio Video, for an amount not to exceed $140,626.85.
According to the measure, Columbus Public Health has a need to update audiovisual components at 240 Parsons Ave. The upgrades cover the agency's boardroom, media relations room, IT room, and several conference rooms to help staff collaborate and communicate more effectively.
Council fast-tracked the measure under an emergency declaration because the grant funding the project ends its budget period on Nov. 30, 2026. Under the legislation, any delay in executing the agreement could risk grantor disapproval of the funds.
The city budgeted the contract expenditure in the municipal Health Department Grants Fund for an amount up to $140,626.85. The agreement establishes a one-year term that began Nov. 1, 2026, and concludes Oct. 31, 2027, following a procurement process conducted under city bidding requirements.
How we know this
The sources and records behind this story, with the facts they support.
Supporting evidence (8)
Columbus City Council has approved emergency legislation authorizing the Board of Health to enter into an audiovisual and broadcast systems upgrade contract with Tape Central, Inc., doing business as Central Ohio Audio Video, for an amount not to exceed $140,626.85.
Read supporting passage
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the City in that it is immediately necessary to authorize the Board of Health to enter into a contract to adhere to the deliverable timeline of the grant that is funding this contract, as the budget period ends November 30, 2026 and a delay in the execution of this contract could result in disapproval of funds from the grantor, and for the immediate preservation of the public health, peace, property, safety, and welfare; and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS: SECTION 1. That the Board of Health is hereby authorized to enter into a contract with Tape Central, Inc DBA Central Ohio Audio Video for audiovisual, unified communications, and broadcast systems upgrade services for an amount not to exceed $140,626.85, for the period of November 1, 2026, through October 31, 2027.
According to the measure, Columbus Public Health has a need to update audiovisual components at 240 Parsons Ave.
Read supporting passage
Columbus Public Health (CPH) has a need to update the audiovisual components of its boardroom, media relations room, IT room, and several conference rooms located at 240 Parsons Ave.
The upgrades cover the agency's boardroom, media relations room, IT room, and several conference rooms to help staff collaborate and communicate more effectively.
Read supporting passage
Columbus Public Health (CPH) has a need to update the audiovisual components of its boardroom, media relations room, IT room, and several conference rooms located at 240 Parsons Ave. These upgrades will enable CPH staff to collaborate, communicate, and innovate more effectively, allowing them to better serve our clients.
Council fast-tracked the measure under an emergency declaration because the grant funding the project ends its budget period on Nov. 30, 2026.
Read supporting passage
EMERGENCY DESIGNATION: This ordinance is submitted as an emergency to adhere to the deliverable timeline of the grant that is funding this contract, as the budget period ends November 30, 2026. Any delay in the execution of this contract could result in disapproval of funds from the grantor.
Under the legislation, any delay in executing the agreement could risk grantor disapproval of the funds.
Read supporting passage
Any delay in the execution of this contract could result in disapproval of funds from the grantor.
The city budgeted the contract expenditure in the municipal Health Department Grants Fund for an amount up to $140,626.85.
Read supporting passage
FISCAL IMPACT: Expenditures to provide these services are budgeted in the Health Department Grants Fund, Fund No. 2251. ($140,626.85)
The agreement establishes a one-year term that began Nov. 1, 2026, and concludes Oct. 31, 2027, following a procurement process conducted under city bidding requirements.
Read supporting passage
The contract period is from November 1, 2026, through October 31, 2027.
The agreement establishes a one-year term that began Nov. 1, 2026, and concludes Oct. 31, 2027, following a procurement process conducted under city bidding requirements.
Read supporting passage
These services were advertised through Bonfire (RFQ033658) according to bidding requirements of the City Code.