Analysis: City spending less on J5, Neel-Schaffer
Even as scrutiny for the city’s budgeting and spending continues, records indicate Columbus has invested significantly less in project management and engineering over the past two fiscal years.
Neel-Schaffer named Cornerstone improvements engineer
Engineering and planning firm Neel-Schaffer Inc. will handle an upcoming public infrastructure improvement project associated with DPM Fragrance’s $5 million expansion project at Cornerstone Park, supervisors announced Tuesday.
Business brief: Neel-Schaffer ranked
Neel-Schaffer, Inc., is once again ranked among the nation’s top 500 design firms by Engineer News-Record, coming in at 199th on the prestigious list for
Firm receives accolade for soccer complex design
Local engineering firm Neel-Schaffer has received the American Council of Engineering Companies’ top honor for its role in designing the Columbus Soccer Complex.
Officials say it’s too early to evaluate J5/Broaddus
City financial data shows that J5/Broaddus was paid $30,000 through four months for regular services since the firm was hired for a newly created project managing position for Columbus.
Riverwalk expansion should begin in spring
Conceptual designs for a pedestrian connection between the Riverwalk to the Columbus Soccer Complex have been completed and the project is on schedule to begin construction in the spring, project engineer Kevin Stafford of Neel-Schaffer Engineering said Thursday.
Council reinstates Neel-Schaffer firm as city engineer
The Columbus City Council clarified how it intends to handle engineering services during Tuesday’s regular meeting.
After a month-long period of ambiguity regarding the future of Neel-Schaffer as the city’s engineering services provider, the council voted 4-0 to reappoint the firm on as “as-needed” basis.
Mayor to discuss engineering change
Columbus Mayor Robert Smith is set to discuss the city’s engineering services during tonight’s city council meeting at the municipal complex.
Project manager idea has its share of critics
The creation of a project manager position for the city of Columbus and subsequent hiring of J5 Broaddus for the position has produced mixed reaction from residents who are unaware of what a project manager does.
Project manager choice linked to political, business interests
While questions abound about the City Council’s sudden decision to create a project manager position at its July 2 meeting, one thing is clear: the major players in the saga — Mayor Robert Smith, Jabari Edwards and Russell Sheffield — have deep business and political connections.
Our view: Robert Smith’s circus
Like a child who is convinced that he has committed the perfect crime in sampling the forbidden cake, unaware that the evidence of his offense is smeared across his face, the Columbus City Council has again pulled off a stunt that has fooled absolutely no one.
Mayor defends project manager hire
Columbus Mayor Robert Smith said contract fees will be discussed next week with the management team of J5 Broaddus, hired by the city council Tuesday for the newly-created position of project manager.
Council creates new city position, makes hire
The Columbus City Council voted to create a new position Tuesday night for project manager and staffed that position with local construction firm J5 Broaddus.
The council also appointed a new prosecuting attorney, Scott Colom, to replace Shane Tompkins.
Flare-up arises from engineering report
During Tuesday’s city council meeting, Ward 2 councilman Joseph Mickens called on city engineer Kevin Stafford to explain three invoices due from the city. The documents were linked to Micken’s former election opponent Susan Mackay.
Planners scale down options for soccer park
With bids in hand, the brain trust behind the proposed Columbus soccer complex and park is searching for ways to keep the project intact.