Lancaster public meetings in 2024
11 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee is reviewing several infrastructure bids, including a $3.2 million water plant project. Members are also discussing budget reallocations for the Municipal Court and public transit transitions.
- South Water Plant Booster Pump project bid authorization ($3.2 million estimate)
- Tiki Road Pump Station renovation bid authorization ($600,000 estimate)
- Ewing Run Manhole Reconstruction Project bid authorization ($500,000 estimate)
- Municipal Court Special Project Fund budget adjustment to resolve $120,000 deficit
- Engineering agreement for South Water Plant Booster Pump project ($550,000 estimate)
Finance Committee
The committee is reviewing several resolutions, including a pre-annexation agreement and the city's acceptance of the National Opioid Settlement with Kroger Co. Members will also discuss the transfer of the City Transit Department to Fairfield County and budget amendments for IT and tornado siren services.
- Pre-annexation agreement with Double Bogey Holdings LLC for 5.664 acres in Pleasant Township
- Acceptance of material terms for the National Opioid Settlement with Kroger Co.
- Transfer of Lancaster Transit Department to Fairfield County with a total $300,000 payment plan
- $70,000 budget amendment for IT Fiber and Tornado Siren contract services
- Ordinance to repeal and replace public improvement inspection fees
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee is reviewing a proposal to purchase property for Fire House No. 3 expansion. The committee will also discuss an ordinance regarding the cultivation and sale of medical marijuana.
- Purchase of 1590 E. Main Street for up to $250,000 to expand Fire House No. 3
- Appropriation of $300,000 in the Police and Fire Levy Fund for real estate
- Ordinance to repeal and replace medical marijuana regulations
- Resolution to change the Timertop TIF fund number from 2060 to 3060
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee is reviewing several resolutions and ordinances, including a five-year plan to increase stormwater utility rates. Members are also considering a contract for a new HVAC system at the police department and a $510,000 federal community development grant.
- Proposed five-year plan to increase Stormwater Utility rates
- Contract for new HVAC system for the Lancaster Police Department
- FY2024 Community Development Block Grant annual action plan ($510,000)
- Annual contract with Fairfield County General Health District
- Appropriations for the Timbertop TIF fund (2060)
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee met to review a resolution for the South Broad Street Improvement Project and an amendment to the 3 mil street levy fund. The committee also held an executive session regarding public employee employment and compensation.
- Temp Res #55-24: Authorizing bids for South Broad Street Improvement Project up to $1,500,000
- Temp Res #56-24: Amending Certificate of Appropriations by $700,000 from the 3 mil street levy fund
- Presentations scheduled for Hunters Run Conservancy District, Fairfield County Health Department, and City Fire Department
Finance Committee
The Lancaster Finance Committee is reviewing several resolutions regarding labor agreements, utility studies, and transit funding. The committee also considered a land transfer to the Lancaster Port Authority for a potential affordable housing project.
- Approval of a collective bargaining agreement with the Lancaster Fraternal Order of Police Supervisors’ Association
- A contract request up to $110,000 for Arcadis to update the 2022 water and wastewater rate study
- A memorandum of understanding regarding $150,000 in General Fund payments for Lancaster-Fairfield Public Transit
- Transfer of 5.538 acres on Ety Road to the Lancaster Port Authority for $1.00
- Executive Session regarding property purchases and employee negotiations
Finance Committee
The committee is reviewing several resolutions, including the transfer of Lancaster-Fairfield Public Transit operations and assets to Fairfield County. Other items include funding for sewer, bridge, and water plant projects, as well as new procurement and grant applications.
- Transfer of Lancaster-Fairfield Public Transit assets and operations to Fairfield County by July 1, 2024
- Lease of transit facilities at 700 and 746 Lawrence Street to Fairfield County for $60,000 annually
- $274,500 city match for the Martens Park pedestrian bridge replacement project
- $93,000 engineering agreement with ARCADIS for the South Water Treatment Plant project
- Application for OEPA Water Pollution Control Loan Fund for the East Main Street sewer project
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee is reviewing resolutions to apply for state loan programs for water facility projects. The committee is also considering an ordinance to annex 45.1 acres from Pleasant Township.
- Temp Res #40-24: $15 million application for Dewatering Facility Replacement project
- Temp Res #41-24: $5 million application for South Water Plant booster pumps
- Temp Ord #12-24: Annexation of 45.1 +/- acres in Pleasant Township
Finance Committee
The committee is reviewing resolutions for budget adjustments, a federal grant application, and 2023 invoice payments. They are also considering a zoning map amendment for a property on W. Cedar Hill St.
- Apply for $800,000 RAISE grant for Eastside Industrial Connector Feasibility Study
- Authorize payment of two 2023 Community Development Fund invoices totaling $39,179.69
- Zoning change for 15,255.18 square feet at 1856 W. Cedar Hill St. from Service Industrial to Commercial Neighborhood
- Minor budget adjustment of $250.29 for the Bond Retirement Fund
Finance Committee
The committee is reviewing several financial resolutions, including a $2.9 million transfer to the Waste Water Reserve Fund to meet bond covenants. Members will also discuss the establishment of new accounts for a $336,600 CDBG-CARES Act grant and authorization for the Mayor to vote in an opioid lawsuit settlement.
- $2,900,000 transfer to the Waste Water Reserve Fund to meet bond covenants
- $336,600 CDBG-CARES Act grant for new revenue and expense accounts
- $2,400,000 OWDA reimbursement for North Water Treatment Construction
- $17,363 H2OHIO equipment grant for portable flow meters
- $4,267.12 restitution from AEP for natural gas main damage
Finance Committee
The committee is reviewing several resolutions regarding water department procurement and infrastructure, including a $330,000 discharge improvement project. Members will also discuss establishing funds for the Violet Township-City of Lancaster JEDD and approving a land transfer to the Lancaster Port Authority.
- Concentrate Discharge Improvements Project estimated at $330,000
- Payment of $13,896.82 to American Legal Publishing Company for annual codification
- Reappropriation of $882,976.23 in wastewater replacement funds
- Transfer of 21.746 acres on Ety Road to the Lancaster Port Authority for $1.00
- Zoning change for 0.99 acres on South Broad St. from Central Business District to Service Industrial