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As a local public works agency headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, the Franklin County Engineer's Office is responsible for the maintenance and construction of 271 miles of county roadway and 351 county bridges, as well as upkeep of all county ditches, drains, retention basins, and other storm water facilities within the right-of-way of county roads in unincorporated areas. To meet the continuing development and infrastructure needs of Franklin County, the Engineer's Office utilizes the latest technologies for determining and maintaining roadway centerlines and boundaries; retracing and setting new monuments for original public land surveys; preparing geographic information system mapping for real estate tax assessments; and establishing precise countywide horizontal and vertical control to maintain uniformity in construction, surveying, and mapping.
Franklin County Engineer
Franklin County Engineer
Groveport Road, between Lithopolis Road and Gender Road, is closed due to high water. The road will remain closed until the water has subsided.
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The Cleveland Avenue Safety Improvement project is progressing nicely. The project includes road upgrades, improved lighting, and enhanced pedestrian crossings. Thanks to our contractor, Strawser Paving Company, for working hard on this project. Check back soon for updates.
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April is Ohio Native Plant Month, a time to recognize the plants that do more than beautify our landscapes. Native plants help manage stormwater, reduce erosion, and support healthy drainage systems throughout our communities. Small changes in landscaping can make a big impact. #OhioNativePlantMonth
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Franklin County Engineer
The Franklin County Engineer’s Office held a public meeting this evening to share information about the Cassady Avenue Improvements Project. Thank you to the Howard Community Center for hosting us and to the community members who attended, asked questions, and shared their feedback. Your input is an important part of the process!
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Franklin County Engineer
April is Records and Information Management Month! At #TeamFCEO, we understand the importance of organizing, protecting, and maintaining accurate records. Whether it’s project files, permits, or public documents, effective records management keeps our work efficient and accountable. We appreciate our Records Department for their dedication to keeping everything in order all year long! #RIMMonth
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Franklin County Engineer
With strong storms, potential flooding, and heavy rain possible this evening and through the overnight hours, Nick Viland with WSYX ABC 6 stopped by to see how our crews prepare to respond to high water and drainage issues around Franklin County. Be sure to check out the interview on WSYX ABC6 tonight at 10 p.m./11p.m.
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Surveyor’s Journal Entry Twenty-Five

Surveyor’s Journal Entry Twenty-Five

Surveying and Land Record Keeping Duties of Today’s County Engineer

Today, the Franklin County Engineer’s Surveying Department performs a variety of surveys to meet the continuing development and infrastructure needs of the county. Use of a countywide network of horizontal and vertical control monuments and the satellite Global Position System (GPS) enables the most accurate surveys necessary for the design of construction projects and the definition of road centerlines, property limits, and county, municipal and township boundaries.

The Tax Map Office maintains the County Auditor’s Geographic Information System (GIS) property base map and other information, such as road records, historical maps, annexation plats, and city ordinances. They also provide all of the information for the production of the Franklin County Highway Map and Atlas; assign addresses in unincorporated areas; answer annexation questions pertaining to past cases, and assist with the creation and approval of future plats and descriptions; review deed descriptions and survey plats for the transfer and recording of real estate deeds at the county courthouse; and locate new streets which are not yet shown on the county map.

The Records Management Office is a centralized area that stores and maintains the official records for the departments of the Franklin County Engineer’s Office. Stored information includes bridge and highway construction plans; survey field books; subdivision plats; historical highway and property maps; drainage plans; construction reports; right-of-way acquisition documents; and aerial photographs of the county from 1938, 1987, 1989 and 2000. Reproduction services for many of these items are available.

The spirits of early surveyors Rufus Putnam, Lucas Sullivant, James Kilbourne and Joseph Vance are alive and well in the work of today’s Franklin County Engineer’s Surveying Department.

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