Fairfield County, Ohio

City Council

City Council

City Council

City Council

City Council

City Council

City Council

City Council

City Council

The council will hold first readings and likely adopt multiple ordinances, including establishing a Fairfield Commercial Revitalization Fund to assist private owners with exterior upgrades, and authorizing several public works contracts. It will also consider a liquor permit non-objection for Wildwood Pub and levy special assessments for sidewalk repairs. Supplemental appropriations totaling over $1.6 million are proposed for various projects.

• Ordinance to establish Fairfield Commercial Revitalization Fund for exterior upgrades (no amount specified)
• Supplemental appropriations: $1,374,000 for maintenance building ($800,000), fire station bathroom ($279,000), snow plow truck ($220,000), engineering ($75,000)
• Non-contractual appropriations: $283,988 for crack sealing, pedestrian path at Oakwood Park, sewer cleaning, PPE for police, etc.
• Contract with Prodigy Building Solutions for bathroom addition at Firestation 32 (Dixie) and for a new Public Works maintenance building
• Simple motion to not request hearing for liquor permit for Wildwood Pub at 5877 Ross Road

City Council

The City Council will consider adopting the 2027 tax budget and authorizing a $375,000 grant to the Community Improvement Corporation. The body will also vote on releasing bonds for Emerald Lake Section 4 and approving various capital purchases.

• 2027 Tax Budget Hearing
• Ordinance to amend Environmental Commission membership
• Ordinance authorizing $375,000 grant to Community Improvement Corporation
• Ordinance to authorize Firefighter Assistance Grant Application
• Ordinance to amend estimated appropriations for 2026

City Council

The City Council will hold final votes on two $100,000 grants—one for exterior home repairs and another for the Community Improvement Corporation—and an Emerald Lake bond release. New business includes first readings on a tax-incentive agreement for NorthPoint Development's five industrial buildings near Seward and Tylersville roads, a Duke Energy easement for electric infrastructure, a water tank rehabilitation contract, clarifier parts purchase, an OKI grant for Pleasant Avenue paving, court employee salary adjustments, and appropriation amendments.

• Ordinance authorizing $100,000 grant to Fairfield Helping Neighbors Fund for exterior home repairs (third reading, adoption vote)
• Ordinance affirming CIC as city development agency and authorizing $100,000 grant (third reading, adoption vote)
• First reading and emergency adoption of CRA agreement with NorthPoint Development for five industrial buildings at 8105 Seward Road/3603 Tylersville Road
• Resolution granting permanent easement to Duke Energy near Wastewater Treatment Plant on Groh Lane (emergency, first reading)
• Ordinance to accept OKI grant for Pleasant Avenue Paving Improvements between Hunter and Wessel (emergency, first reading)

The Fairfield City Council unanimously approved several ordinances, including $100,000 grants to local community funds and a tax‑incentive package for NorthPoint Development’s new industrial park. It also authorized a permanent easement for Duke Energy, contracts for a water‑tank rehabilitation and clarifier parts, and a grant application for Pleasant Avenue paving. All actions passed with a 7‑0 vote.

• Approved Ordinance No. 61-26 granting $100,000 to Fairfield Helping Neighbors Fund (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 62-26 granting $100,000 to Community Improvement Corporation of Fairfield (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 63-26 authorizing tax incentives for NorthPoint Development industrial park (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 9-26 granting permanent easement to Duke Energy near wastewater plant (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 64-26 contracting L & T Painting Inc. for Hunter Water Tank rehab ($244,560) (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 65-26 contracting Henry P. Thompson Co. for primary clarifier parts (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 66-26 authorizing OKI grant application for Pleasant Avenue paving (7-0)

City Council

City Council is deciding on several equipment purchases, including a Horton Ambulance and a Freightliner truck. The body is also reviewing grants for home repairs and community development, as well as contracts for Marsh Park improvements.

• Proposed $100,000 grant to Fairfield Helping Neighbors Fund for exterior home repairs
• Proposed $100,000 grant to the Community Improvement Corporation of Fairfield
• Contract with Prus Construction Co. for Marsh Park Improvements Project
• Purchase of a Horton Ambulance ($545,791) and a Freightliner 108SD truck ($133,000)
• Liquor permit applications for five businesses including Las Cazuelitas Taqueria and Oaxaquena Mexican Restaurant

The council adopted Ordinance No. 55‑26, authorizing a construction‑manager‑at‑risk contract for the Marsh Park Improvements Project, estimated at $12 million. It also approved several emergency procurement contracts, nominated members to the Marsh Park Ad Hoc Committee, and granted two $100,000 community development funds. All motions passed unanimously.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 55‑26 for Marsh Park CMR services (6‑0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 56‑26 for Flex Lighting equipment purchase (6‑0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 57‑26 for Horton ambulance purchase (6‑0)
• Approved contract for Freightliner 108SD truck for Public Works (6‑0)
• Approved $100,000 grant to Fairfield Helping Neighbors Fund (second reading passed, vote not shown)
• Approved $100,000 grant to Community Improvement Corporation of Fairfield (second reading passed, vote not shown)
• Approved Marsh Park Ad Hoc Committee nominations (6‑0)
• Denied hearing requests for five liquor permit applications (each 6‑0)

City Council

The council will consider a temporary moratorium on permits for motor vehicle fueling/charging facilities, a collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME Local 3646, and $361,030 in supplemental appropriations for items including police vehicles and fire department equipment. It will also vote on two $100,000 grants for home repairs and community development, and a resolution objecting to the liquor permit renewal for Cobblestone Tavern.

• Temporary moratorium on permits for motor vehicle fueling/charging facilities
• $100,000 grant to Fairfield Helping Neighbors Fund for exterior home repairs
• $100,000 grant to Community Improvement Corporation
• Collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME Local 3646 (2026-2029)
• Supplemental appropriations totaling $361,030 for police vehicles, fire headsets, energy studies, and other items

The Fairfield City Council took several actions, including forming an ad hoc committee for Marsh Park improvements and approving a summer meeting schedule. It also adopted ordinances waiving permit fees for city assistance programs and imposed a temporary moratorium on new motor vehicle fueling or charging facilities. Additionally, the council objected to the renewal of a liquor permit for Cobblestone Tavern.

• Excused Councilmember Matt Davidson (6-0)
• Removed withdrawn zoning amendment from agenda (6-0)
• Adopted Marsh Park ad hoc committee (6-0)
• Approved 2026 summer meeting schedule (6-0)
• Adopted ordinance waiving building permit fees for Helping Neighbors and Commercial Revitalization programs (6-0)
• Adopted temporary moratorium on permits for motor vehicle fueling/charging facilities (6-0)
• Adopted resolution objecting to renewal of liquor permit for JS Sizemore dba Cobblestone Tavern (6-0)

City Council

Fairfield City Council will vote on several professional services contracts and equipment purchases. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding properties on Dixie Highway and consider tax incentives for building expansions on Seward Road.

• Proposed $2,119,064 in contractual appropriations, including $1.58 million for Marsh Park Improvements Project construction manager services
• Proposed $314,064 for four Chevrolet Tahoes for the Police Department
• Joint Public Hearing for 6638 and 6660 Dixie Highway
• Proposed property tax incentives for G&W Products, Inc. and E&Z, LLC for building expansion on Seward Road
• Proposed $100,000 contract with Davey Resource Group for a citywide tree inventory

City Council

City Council

City Council

City Council

The Fairfield City Council will consider authorizing contracts for Marsh Park trails, electric vehicle charging stations, and economic development assistance for the Whispering Hill housing project. The body will also approve amendments to the 2026 budget.

• Authorize contract for Marsh Park Interior Paved Trails with Loveland Excavating
• Authorize contract for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations with Donnellon McCarthy Enterprises
• Authorize economic development assistance for Whispering Hill housing development
• Approve amendments to 2026 budget with $2,648,000 in appropriations
• Councilmember Debbie Pennington to present sidewalk repair resolution

City Council

The Fairfield City Council will consider a series of ordinances to adjust employee salaries and establish a paid parental leave policy. The body will also vote on a resolution to repair sidewalks and approve a budget appropriation for speed detection equipment.

• Ordinance to adjust employee salaries and establish paid parental leave
• Resolution to repair sidewalks (including aprons)
• Ordinance to adopt new Section 163.21, Paid Parental Leave
• Ordinance to amend appropriations for speed detection equipment ($12,733)
• Ordinance amending the Zoning Map for Patterson Place Planned Unit Development

City Council

City Council will vote on several funding appropriations for public works and utilities. The body is also reviewing a development plan for Patterson Place and various liquor permit applications.

• Contractual appropriations totaling $1,376,789 for sidewalk construction, public utilities, and Marsh Park Master Plan Phase 1
• Non-contractual appropriations totaling $327,050 for drainage, landscaping, and water/wastewater equipment
• Revised concept and final development plan for the Patterson Place Planned Unit Development
• Contract with WG Stang LLC for a sidewalk along the east side of Route 4 between Symmes and Corwin
• Liquor permit hearing request for S & JSS International LLC/Smokers Planet at 6600 Dixie Highway