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Council adopts RES 2026-39: State public works funding application for 2028 watermain project, 7–0

Regular meeting · Tue 09.08.2026 · 2 h 28 min

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Adopted 7–0RES 2026-39 · ▾

State public works funding application for 2028 watermain project. minutes

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State public works funding application for 2028 watermain project. minutes

All members present voted in favor
Moved by Kepple, seconded by Baker. minutes

Authorizes the City Engineer to apply for Ohio Public Works Commission funding for the 2028 Watermain Replacement Project, which includes replacing water lines, hydrants and lead service lines, sewer rehabilitation and resurfacing on Parkhaven Row and parts of Hird, Elbur and Delaware avenues. pdf Written by AI

The minutes record: “President Kepple moved to adopt Resolution 2026-39, seconded by Vice President Baker.” minutes ▶ video

“and seconded discussion again thanks to the administration and public works department for”
Sarah Kepple▶ 1:01:52auto-transcribed · machine speaker IDvoice ID ▶ 1:04:08
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Update on the block club program. minutes

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Update on the block club program. minutes

All members present voted in favor
Moved by Kepple, seconded by Baker. minutes

Councilmembers Evans, Strebig and Bixenstine's letter updates Council on the block club program, whose management moved from the Administration to Council. It reports three focus groups held July 9, 11 and 14 with nearly two dozen participants, and lists their requests, including a starter toolkit for organizers and a clear City webpage and point person. pdf Written by AI

The minutes record: “President Kepple moved to receive and file the communication, seconded by Vice President Baker.” minutes ▶ video

“Councilmember Stiebig and Bixenstein, I appreciate you putting together this communication. As we”
Sarah Kepple▶ 0:46:54auto-transcribed · machine speaker IDvoice ID ▶ 1:04:08
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Public Works asks to apply for state funding for 2028 watermain work. minutes

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Public Works asks to apply for state funding for 2028 watermain work. minutes

All members present voted in favor
Moved by Kepple, seconded by Baker. minutes

Public Works Director Gordon's letter asks Council to pass a resolution so the City can apply to the Ohio Public Works Commission for grants and loans for the 2028 Watermain Replacement Project. The project covers Parhaven Row, Hird Ave (Detroit to Clifton), Elbur Ave (Madison to Athens) and Delaware (McKinley to Carabel). pdf Written by AI

The minutes record: “President Kepple moved to receive and file the communication, seconded by Vice President Baker.” minutes ▶ video

“and and I applaud the planning department put out signs along Delaware my kid goes to Hayes so I”
Kyle Baker▶ 0:57:19auto-transcribed · machine speaker IDvoice ID ▶ 0:35:57
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Fire Department accepts a PUCO training grant. minutes

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Fire Department accepts a PUCO training grant. minutes

All members present voted in favor
Moved by Kepple, seconded by Baker. minutes

Fire Chief Fairbanks's letter notifies Council that the Fire Department was awarded a reimbursable PUCO Training and Planning Grant to train up to nine personnel as confined space rescue technicians. The letter says no match is required and formally notifies Council of the grant's acceptance under §111.14. pdf Written by AI

The minutes record: “President Kepple moved to receive and file the communication, seconded by Vice President Baker.” minutes ▶ video

“and and I applaud the planning department put out signs along Delaware my kid goes to Hayes so I”
Kyle Baker▶ 0:57:19auto-transcribed · machine speaker IDvoice ID ▶ 0:35:57
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Planning Commission appoints Kyle Reisz to the housing council. minutes

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Planning Commission appoints Kyle Reisz to the housing council. minutes

All members present voted in favor
Moved by Kepple, seconded by Baker. minutes

Planning Commission Chair LaPointe's letter says the Commission seeks to appoint Kyle Reisz to the Community Reinvestment Area Housing Council, as the Ohio Revised Code authorizes, and asks Council to receive and file the communication. pdf Written by AI

The minutes record: “President Kepple moved to receive and file the communication, seconded by Vice President Baker.” minutes ▶ video

“taking that on all right so i will move to receive and file motion's been made and seconded”
Sarah Kepple▶ 1:07:32auto-transcribed · machine speaker IDvoice ID ▶ 1:04:08
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