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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Upper Arlington public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
EMS protocol changes including non-invasive ventilation
The board will discuss proposed protocol changes, including non-invasive ventilation, which affects how paramedics treat patients in the field. Changes in protocols directly shape the care residents receive before reaching a hospital.
CARES community outreach program
The CARES program provides home visits, smoke detector installs, grab bars and wellness check-ins for residents, particularly seniors. The board will review its latest statistics.
Public Safety Alert
The board will review the latest EMS call volumes and high-acuity incident data for Upper Arlington. These numbers show how emergency medical services are keeping up with demand in the community.
Fire Division operations and Station 71 renovation
The fire division handled 4,814 runs in 2025 with call volume up 6% this year. A $13 million Station 71 renovation is planned for 2028 to fix contamination-zone separation and aging infrastructure, and a Citizens Fire Academy launches spring 2027.
Stay UA older adult services and Support Hub
The city's Stay UA program connects older residents with services, and a new free Support Hub (with Helpful Village) will match seniors with volunteers for everyday help — though not contractors or licensed trades. A social worker now has office hours at the Bob Crane Community Center twice a month.
Perry Township fire and EMS agreement amendment
The city is adding 21 homes in the Haven development to its 1999 fire/EMS sharing agreement with Perry Township — minimal cost and impact — with a full contract overhaul planned by next year.
Mid-Year Budget Adjustment and Permanent Police Sergeant
A small mid-year budget fix funds storm tree trimming, police ballistic vests, a digital forensics workstation for the child-exploitation task force, and makes a temporary police sergeant position permanent to keep more officers on patrol.
Perry Township Fire and EMS Contract Amendment
A housekeeping amendment adds 21 homes in the Haven development to the 1999 fire/EMS contract with minimal cost impact. All parties plan a full contract rewrite by end of 2026.
Code Enforcement Annual Update
303 cases opened in 2025 plus 95 grass-and-weed complaints; trash, hoarding, driveways and unpermitted work led the list. Staff aim for a two-year proactive inspection cycle citywide now that a second officer has been hired.
Electronic fire inspection reporting
A new fire code section would require contractors to file inspection and maintenance reports electronically instead of on paper, helping fire inspectors spot uncorrected deficiencies faster.