Lima public meetings in 2022

City Council Agendas and Minutes

This is a regular meeting with multiple ordinances on second reading and new legislation. Key items include setting a stormwater utility base rate, approving the 2023 temporary appropriations, and authorizing a contract with Flock Safety for the Police Department. Several other contracts and budget amendments are also on the agenda.

• Resolution 019-22: Setting the base rate for stormwater utility service charge
• Ordinance 280-22: Contract with Flock Group Inc. for the Police Department
• Ordinance 278-22: Preliminary appropriations for 2023 city expenses
• Ordinance 274-22: Contract with Jacobs Engineering Group for a Biosolids Management Study
• Ordinance 240-22 (second reading): One-time discretionary bonus for essential workers during COVID-19

Council approved several first-reading ordinances for city contracts, budget amendments, and the 2023 preliminary appropriations. A one-time discretionary bonus for pandemic essential workers and a public arts grant application passed on second reading. A contract with Re-Deck of Northwest Ohio, LLC was placed on second reading for further review.

• Adopted Resolution 019-22 establishing stormwater utility base rate (7-0)
• Passed Ordinance 240-22 for one-time pandemic essential worker bonuses (6-1)
• Passed Ordinance 265-22 to apply for Bloomberg Philanthropies public arts funds (6-1)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 278-22 for 2023 preliminary appropriations (7-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 280-22 for contract with Flock Group Inc. (7-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 282-22 for Dollarwise Innovation Grant (7-0)
• Placed Ordinance 281-22 (Re-Deck of Northwest Ohio, LLC contract) on second reading
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 275-22 amending the 2022 annual budget (7-0)

Board of Adjustment Agendas and Minutes

The Board of Adjustments approved a use variance for Metro Fibernet to construct an unmanned fiber-optic communications hut at the southeast corner of Baxter Street and Haller Street. The project allows a utility structure in a Residential II zone to provide internet and broadband services.

• Approved minutes from September 14, 2022 (4-0)
• Approved use variance for Metro Fibernet at Baxter St. & Haller St. with conditions regarding buffer guidelines, building permits, setbacks, and surfacing (4-0)

City Council Agendas and Minutes

Lima City Council will consider ordinances authorizing a one-time discretionary bonus for essential city workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, multiple contracts for equipment and services, and a CRA tax exemption agreement for Booker Real Estate Holdings at 140 E. Spring Street. The agenda also includes public hearing and privilege of the floor items.

• Ordinance 240-22: one-time discretionary bonus for city workers who performed essential work during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020
• Ordinance 270-22: CRA tax exemption agreement with Booker Real Estate Holdings, LLC for 140 E. Spring Street
• Ordinance 263-22: contract with Republic Services for daily removal of bio-solids at the Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Ordinance 265-22: application for Bloomberg Philanthropies funds for the public arts challenge
• Ordinance 267-22: contract with ACI Construction Company, Inc.

City Council passed several ordinances on first reading to authorize contracts for utility equipment, waste removal, and police cruisers. The council also approved a CRA tax exemption for Booker Real Estate Holdings, LLC and amended the 2022 annual budget.

• Approved contract with Murphy Tractor & Equipment Co., Inc. for Utilities Department equipment (8-0)
• Approved contract with Republic Services for bio-solids removal at Wastewater Treatment Plant (8-0)
• Approved purchase of a stratus server from Kirby Risk Corporation (8-0)
• Approved contract with Clemans, Nelson & Associates (8-0)
• Approved contract with ACI Const. Co., Inc. (8-0)
• Approved contract with Perry ProTech, Inc. (8-0)
• Approved amendment to the 2022 annual budget (8-0)
• Approved CRA Tax Exemption Agreement for Booker Real Estate Holdings, LLC at 140 East Spring Street (7-0, 1 abstention)

City Council Agendas and Minutes

Lima City Council will consider a six-month moratorium on processing applications for city services for residential structures of 1,000 square feet or less. The agenda includes multiple ordinances for contracts, purchases, and grant applications, as well as a public hearing and privilege of the floor.

• Ordinance 256-22: six-month moratorium on city services for residential structures ≤1,000 sq ft
• Ordinance 250-22: contract with Flowserve US Inc. for a high service pump at the Water Treatment Plant
• Ordinance 252-22: contract with Ben's Construction for residential demolitions
• Ordinance 257-22: application for FY 2023 US EPA Brownfields Assessment Grant
• Ordinance 259-22: CRA Tax Exemption Agreement with CDC Real Estate Holding, LLC for 201 South Central Avenue

City Council passed first readings for several ordinances related to water treatment plant upgrades, residential demolitions, and staffing contracts. The council also established a six-month moratorium on city services for certain small residential structures.

• Approved 6-month moratorium on city services for residential structures ≤ 1,000 sq ft (8-0)
• Approved contract with Ben’s Construction, Inc. for residential demolitions (8-0)
• Approved contract with Flowserve US Inc. for a high service pump (8-0)
• Approved contract with Jones & Henry Engineers, Ltd. for Water Treatment Plant projects (8-0)
• Approved contract with Harris ERP for financial management software support (8-0)
• Approved CRA Tax Exemption Agreement with CDC Real Estate Holding, LLC for 201 South Central Avenue (8-0)
• Approved application for FY2023 US EPA Brownfields Assessment Grant (8-0)
• Approved funds from St. Rita’s Medical Center for Young Lungs at Play signage (6-2)

City Council Agendas and Minutes

Lima City Council will consider ordinances including a one-time discretionary bonus for city workers who performed essential work during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, a contract with Motorola Solutions for police console equipment, and a tax abatement for CDC Real Estate Holding LLC at 201 S. Central Avenue. The meeting also includes a public hearing on income tax language and a liquor permit application for Beer Barrel, Inc.

• Ordinance 240-22: one-time discretionary bonus for essential city workers during COVID-19 pandemic
• Ordinance 246-22: contract with Motorola Solutions for police department console equipment
• Ordinance 242-22: establishing a Tax Incentive Review Council
• Ordinance 244-22: grant from Ohio Department of Health for fluoride equipment at water treatment plant
• Ordinance 245-22: grant from Johnny Appleseed Cooperative Parks Improvement Grant for playground equipment

Council passed several first-reading ordinances including a 2022 budget amendment, a new Tax Incentive Review Council, and various equipment and fuel contracts. A resolution requiring property owners to construct designated sidewalks was adopted. An ordinance regarding COVID-19 essential worker bonuses was tabled.

• Adopted resolution requiring property owners to construct designated sidewalks (7-0)
• Passed Ordinance 236-22 amending the 2022 annual budget (7-0)
• Passed Ordinance 242-22 establishing a Tax Incentive Review Council (7-0)
• Passed Ordinance 246-22 for Police Department console equipment from Motorola Solutions, Inc. (7-0)
• Passed Ordinance 243-22 for 2023 bulk fuel purchase (7-0)
• Passed Ordinance 247-22 for office space lease at Cambridge Center (7-0)
• Defeated Ordinance 233-22 regarding alley vacations (7-0)
• Tabled Ordinance 240-22 regarding COVID-19 essential worker bonuses

City Council Agendas and Minutes

Lima City Council will hold a public hearing on vacating two alleys between S. Jameson Avenue and S. Charles Street, then consider ordinances including a third reading to ban smoking and vaping in city parks, contracts with Rea & Associates and Matrix Pointe Software, and purchases like a dump truck for the Utilities Department. Several items involve amending authorized employment positions and the citywide wayfinding sign program.

• Third reading of Ordinance 205-22 to designate all city parks as smoke- and vape-free
• Public hearing on vacating two alleys between 300 block S. Jameson Avenue and S. Charles Street
• Ordinance 226-22 authorizing contract with Rea & Associates, Inc.
• Ordinance 232-22 authorizing purchase of a single axle dump truck from Rush Truck Center for Utilities Dept.
• Ordinance 234-22 authorizing bids and contract for Citywide Wayfinding Sign Program

Lima City Council voted 8-0 to defeat a proposed ordinance that would have banned smoking and vaping in all city-owned parks and outdoor recreational facilities. The council also passed several other ordinances on first reading, including contracts for auditing services, software, a dump truck, and a wayfinding sign program. A public hearing on vacating two alleys was held with no public comment.

• Defeated smoke/vape-free parks ordinance on third reading (8-0)
• Passed contract with Rea & Associates for auditing services (8-0)
• Passed contract option with Matrix Pointe Software (8-0)
• Passed amendment to Public Works authorized employment positions (8-0)
• Passed salary ordinance for Director of Housing & Neighborhoods (8-0)
• Passed amendment to water treatment plant lagoon removal contract (8-0)
• Passed purchase of dump truck for Utilities Department (8-0)
• Passed authorization for Citywide Wayfinding Sign Program (8-0)

City Council Agendas and Minutes

City Council is reviewing an ordinance to amend the 2022 annual budget and a proposal to make city parks smoke and vape-free. The body is also considering several contracts for housing maintenance, youth programs, and fair housing services.

• Ordinance 208-22 to amend the 2022 Annual Budget
• Ordinance 205-22 to designate city parks and outdoor recreational facilities as smoke and vape-free
• Ordinance 211-22 to bid and award the 2023 Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP) Lab Contract
• Ordinance 191-22 and 224-22 regarding portable on demand storage units
• Contracts with New Lima-Housing for the Future, Inc. for housing maintenance and development

City Council Agendas and Minutes

The City Council is reviewing several ordinances including the adoption of the Vision 2040 Comprehensive Plan and budget amendments. The body is also considering contracts for police body armor and wastewater treatment equipment.

• Ordinance 203-22 to adopt the Vision 2040 Comprehensive Plan
• Ordinance 206-22 for police body armor equipment from Galls, LLC
• Ordinance 201-22 for Utilities Dept. equipment from Bobcat of Lima, Inc.
• Ordinance 199-22 to amend the 2022 annual budget
• Ordinance 191-22 regarding portable on demand storage units

Traffic Commission Agendas and Minutes

The Traffic Commission is meeting to discuss specific parking and signage requests. The body will also review data regarding fatal crashes within the City of Lima.

• Parking request for 60-minute parking along the south side of 2nd St. at 1001 St. Johns Ave.
• Request for "No Truck" signage along Northwest Alley from W. Pennsylvania Ave to W. Wayne St.
• Review of fatal crash data from the Sept. 9, 2022 LACRPC Safe Review Meeting, including Harrison Ave. (Report # 22-021333)

City Council Agendas and Minutes

The City Council is reviewing several legislative items including a proposed permit for temporary storage of PODS on residential property. The agenda includes various ordinances regarding water treatment, grant fund acceptance, and alley vacations.

• Public hearing for vacation of an alley between 700 N. Main Street and 600 N. Elizabeth Street
• Ordinance to amend the 2022 Annual Budget
• Ordinance to authorize a loan from the Ohio Water Development Authority for the Utilities Department
• Ordinance regarding the issuance of $111,000 in notes for sidewalk construction costs
• Legislation to accept grant funds for the Schoonover Observatory Project

City Council Agendas and Minutes

The City Council will consider several legislative items including a T-Mobile Hometown Grant application and various equipment disposal contracts. The agenda also includes public hearings regarding the Citizen Participation Plan for HUD grants and two alley vacation requests.

• Public hearing for amendment to the Citizen Participation Plan for Housing and Urban Development (Grants)
• Public hearing for vacation of an alley between Grove Ave. and the Indiana & Ohio Railroad
• Public hearing for vacation of an alley segment in the 1100 block of Bellefontaine Ave.
• Ordinance for a governmental electricity aggregation program (Ordinance 171-22)
• Ordinance for CRA tax exemption for 325-333 South Calumet Ave. and 1007 East Eureka Street

City Council Agendas and Minutes

The City Council is reviewing several ordinances including a residential rezoning request for 1007 E. Eureka Street. The agenda also includes various legislative actions regarding public works, fire department equipment, and law enforcement funding.

• Re-zoning of 1007 E. Eureka Street from Class I Residential to Class III Residential
• Purchase of one heavy duty custom pumper for the Fire Department from Sutphen Corporation
• Better Together Demolition of Dilapidated Properties Project bidding and contract
• LPA agreement with ODOT for the State Route 81 project
• Disbursement of funds from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund to the West Central Ohio Crime Task Force

City Council Agendas and Minutes

The City Council is meeting to vote on ordinances regarding the 2022 annual budget and several utility and excavation contracts. The body will also discuss the Lima Comprehensive Plan and electric aggregation.

• Ordinance 158-22 to amend the 2022 annual budget
• Ordinances 150-22, 151-22, and 152-22 to amend contracts with Hohenbrink Excavating, Inc., Degen Excavating, Inc., and Kalida Truck Equipment, Inc.
• Ordinance 155-22 to enter into a contract with Calgon Carbon Corporation for the Utilities Department
• Ordinance 159-22 to dedicate and accept right of way for public use along East Market Street
• Petition for the vacation of an alley between the 700 block of N. Main Street and the 600 block of N. Elizabeth Street

City Council Agendas and Minutes

The City Council is reviewing the 2023 Tax Budget for the City of Lima. The agenda also includes legislation to advertise for bids for a combined sidewalk construction project and an award from the State of Ohio Law Enforcement Body Armor Program.

• 2023 Tax Budget for the City of Lima
• Sidewalk reconstruction contract via advertisement for bids
• State of Ohio 2021-2022 Law Enforcement Body Armor Program award
• Petition to vacate an alley between Grove Ave. and the Indiana & Ohio Railroad
• Petition to vacate an alley segment in the 1100 block of Bellefontaine Ave.

City Council Agendas and Minutes

The City Council is reviewing several contracts including street resurfacing by Shelly Company and a new fluoride storage tank at the Water Treatment Plant. The agenda also includes a public hearing regarding 2022-2023 CDBG/HOME fund allocations and a rezoning petition for 1007 E. Eureka Street.

• Rezoning of 1007 E. Eureka Street from Class I to Class III Residential
• Contract with Shelly Company for State Issue I Various Street Resurfacing Project
• Contract with Peterson Construction for a new fluoride storage tank at the Water Treatment Plant
• Agreement with Choice One Engineering for a new parking lot adjacent to the Cambridge Center
• Public hearing for 2022-2023 CDBG/HOME Funds allocations

City Council Agendas and Minutes

City Council will hold public hearings on a rezoning request for an apartment complex and an alley vacation. The body is also considering several contracts, budget amendments, and the recognition of Juneteenth as a city holiday.

• Rezoning of four parcels at Eureka St. and Calumet Ave. for a 24-unit apartment complex
• Vacation of an alley north of Elm Street between Dewey Ave. and Perry Street
• Ordinance 133-22 to recognize Juneteenth as a City Holiday for AFSCME employees
• Contracts with Utility Metering Solutions and Brightly Software, INC
• Creation and funding of a Lima Community Improvement Corporation Account

City Council Agendas and Minutes

The City Council is reviewing several ordinances to authorize contracts for engineering, architectural services, and utility equipment. The body is also considering salary establishments for three city positions and a resolution of appreciation for Municipal Clerk of Court Jim Link.

• Purchase of 300 water meters from Everett J. Prescott, Inc.
• Contract with Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, Inc. for West Street Bridge engineering design
• Contract with SPGB Architects, LLC for Public Works engineering services
• Memorandum of Understanding with Lima City Schools and YMCA of Lima for the Lima Community Aquatic Center
• Resolution 007-22 expressing appreciation for Municipal Clerk of Court Jim Link

City Council Agendas and Minutes

The Lima City Council met to review various legislative items including budget amendments and equipment purchases. The session included discussions regarding public safety, property tax reform, and community beautification projects.

• Ordinance 117-22: Amending the 2022 annual budget
• Ordinance 118-22: Purchase of a 900 ECO Combination/Catch Basin Truck from Brown Equipment Company
• Ordinance 119-22: Purchase of vehicles for the Utilities Department
• Ordinance 120-22: Purchase of a commercial slope mower from Kut Kwick Corporation
• Ordinance 109-22: Purchase of property on North Elizabeth Street

City Council Agendas and Minutes

The City Council is meeting to decide on several contracts, including a property purchase on North Elizabeth Street and an agreement with Motorola Solutions. The body is also discussing budget amendments and zoning petitions.

• Ordinance 109-22 to purchase property at 122 North Elizabeth Street
• Ordinance 110-22 to enter into a contract with Motorola Solutions, Inc.
• Ordinance 111-22 to amend the 2022 annual budget
• Petition for re-zoning the N/E corner of Eureka Street and Calumet Avenue
• Petition for the vacation of an alley between Dewey Avenue and Perry Street

City Council Agendas and Minutes

Lima City Council is holding public hearings to rezone 11 parcels at Reservoir Road and Collins Avenue from residential to business and to vacate a partial alley off the 1300 block of Brice Avenue. The body is also considering several contracts for city utilities, property maintenance, and road salt.

• Rezoning 11 parcels at Reservoir Road and Collins Avenue from Class I Residential to Class I Business
• Vacation of a partial alley off the 1300 block of Brice Avenue
• Contract with Ohio Department of Transportation for the purchase of Sodium Chloride (Rock Salt)
• Contract for the removal of material from sludge lagoons at the Water Treatment Plant
• Energy Special Improvement District Application for building renovation at 207 South Central Avenue

City Council Agendas and Minutes

Lima City Council is reviewing several ordinances including a tax abatement for the rehabilitation of 702-720 North Baxter Street and the purchase of three police cruisers. The body is also discussing contracts for water treatment plant SCADA upgrades and sidewalk projects.

• Ordinance 080-22: CRA Tax Exemption Agreement for Greater Lima Acquisition Group, LLC at 702-720 North Baxter Street
• Ordinance 081-22: Contract with Statewide Ford to purchase three police cruisers
• Ordinance 082-22: Contract with Peterson Construction for Water Treatment Plan SCADA upgrades
• Ordinance 076-22: LPA Agreement with ODOT for All-Spencerville Rd sidewalks
• Ordinance 074-22: Amendment to the 2022 annual budget

City Council Agendas and Minutes

The City Council is meeting to discuss several ordinances, including a six-month moratorium on Land Bank applications and the adoption of a Storm Water Program Management Plan. The body will also hold public hearings regarding the vacation of streets and alleys and the definition of 'bar' within the Zoning Code.

• Public hearing on amending Section 1242.06 regarding Petitions for Vacation of Streets and Alleys
• Public hearing on amending Section 1240.01 and 1252.01 to define 'bar' in the Class I Business District
• Ordinance 063-22 to establish a six-month moratorium on Land Bank I and Land Bank II applications
• Ordinance 067-22 to approve the City of Lima Stormwater Management Program Plan
• Contracts with Peterson Construction, CECO Flex-Kleen, and Patrick Staffing

City Council Agendas and Minutes

The City Council is reviewing several legislative items including the 2022 city budget and various service contracts. Discussion includes a $1.5 million loan request for stormwater projects and multiple rezoning petitions.

• $1.5 Million loan from Ohio Water Development Authority for stormwater capital projects
• Re-zoning petition for the north side of Reservoir Road and Collins Avenue
• Re-zoning public hearing for 1122-1138 Bellefontaine Ave.
• Petition for vacation of a partial alley off Brice Avenue
• Legislation to establish the 2022 City of Lima budget

City Council Agendas and Minutes

The City Council is reviewing several ordinances to authorize contracts for engineering, legal, and utility services. The body is also discussing the levying of special assessments for property maintenance code charges.

• Ordinance 005-22: Special assessments for property maintenance code charges
• Ordinance 004-22: Agreement with Downtown Lima, Inc.
• Ordinance 012-22: Contract with the Lima YMCA
• Ordinance 018-22: Contract with the Lima City Board of Education
• Ordinance 011-22: Amendment to contract with Choice One Engineering

City Council Agendas and Minutes

The City Council is meeting to appoint a 3rd Ward Councilor and discuss several departmental requests. The body is considering ordinances regarding Public Works employment positions and a contract with JP Management.

• Ordinance 001-22: Appointing Carla A. Thompson as 3rd Ward Councilor
• Ordinance 002-22: Amending authorized employment positions in the Public Works Department
• Ordinance 003-22: Authorizing a contract with JP Management
• Funding request from Downtown Lima, Inc. for 2022
• Exemption request from Lima Allen County Paramedics