Monroe County, OH
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Monroe CountyOH averageUS Census ACS
Municipal budget
Total revenue$37.0M (FY2023)
Total spending$38.8M (FY2023)
Taxes$13.7M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$16.6M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$2,909 (FY2023)
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Tue Oct 27, 2026 · 17:30
Finance Committee
233 South Main Street, Monroe
Tue Oct 27, 2026 · 18:30
City Council
233 South Main Street, Monroe
Tue Nov 3, 2026 · 17:30
City Council Work Session
233 South Main Street, Monroe
Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 17:30
City Council Work Session
233 South Main Street, Monroe
Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 18:30
City Council
233 South Main Street, Monroe
Tue Nov 17, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
233 South Main Street, Monroe
Wed Nov 18, 2026 · 18:00
Park and Recreation Board
233 S. Main Street, Monroe
Tue Nov 24, 2026 · 18:30
City Council
233 South Main Street, Monroe
Tue Dec 1, 2026 · 17:30
City Council Work Session
233 South Main Street, Monroe
Tue Dec 8, 2026 · 17:30
City Council Work Session
233 South Main Street, Monroe
Tue Dec 8, 2026 · 18:30
City Council
233 South Main Street, Monroe
Wed Dec 9, 2026 · 18:00
Park and Recreation Board
233 S. Main Street, Monroe
Thu Dec 10, 2026 · 14:00
Records Commission
233 South Main Street, Monroe
Tue Dec 15, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
233 South Main Street, Monroe
Tue Dec 22, 2026 · 06:30
City Council
233 South Main Street, Monroe
Tue Jan 5, 2027 · 17:30
City Council Work Session
233 South Main Street, Monroe
Tue Jan 5, 2027 · 17:30
City Council Work Session
233 South Main Street, Monroe
Tue Jan 12, 2027 · 18:30
City Council
233 South Main Street, Monroe
Wed Jan 13, 2027 · 18:00
Park and Recreation Board
233 S. Main Street, Monroe
Tue Jan 19, 2027 · 18:00
Planning Commission
233 South Main Street, Monroe
Tue Jan 26, 2027 · 06:30
City Council
233 South Main Street, Monroe
Tue Feb 2, 2027 · 17:30
City Council Work Session
233 South Main Street, Monroe
Tue Feb 2, 2027 · 17:30
City Council Work Session
233 South Main Street, Monroe
Tue Feb 9, 2027 · 18:30
City Council
233 South Main Street, Monroe
Wed Feb 10, 2027 · 18:00
Park and Recreation Board
233 S. Main Street, Monroe
Tue Feb 16, 2027 · 18:00
Planning Commission
233 South Main Street, Monroe
Tue Feb 23, 2027 · 06:30
City Council
233 South Main Street, Monroe
Tue Mar 2, 2027 · 17:30
City Council Work Session
233 South Main Street, Monroe
Tue Mar 2, 2027 · 17:30
City Council Work Session
233 South Main Street, Monroe
Tue Mar 9, 2027 · 18:30
City Council
233 South Main Street, Monroe
Wed Mar 10, 2027 · 18:00
Park and Recreation Board
233 S. Main Street, Monroe
Tue Mar 16, 2027 · 18:00
Planning Commission
233 South Main Street, Monroe
Tue Mar 23, 2027 · 06:30
City Council
233 South Main Street, Monroe
Tue Apr 6, 2027 · 17:30
City Council Work Session
233 South Main Street, Monroe
Tue Apr 6, 2027 · 17:30
City Council Work Session
233 South Main Street, Monroe
Tue Apr 13, 2027 · 18:30
City Council
233 South Main Street, Monroe
Wed Apr 14, 2027 · 18:00
Park and Recreation Board
233 S. Main Street, Monroe
Tue Apr 20, 2027 · 18:00
Planning Commission
233 South Main Street, Monroe
Tue Apr 27, 2027 · 06:30
City Council
233 South Main Street, Monroe
Tue May 4, 2027 · 17:30
City Council Work Session
233 South Main Street, Monroe
Tue May 4, 2027 · 17:30
City Council Work Session
233 South Main Street, Monroe
Tue May 11, 2027 · 18:30
City Council
233 South Main Street, Monroe
Wed May 12, 2027 · 18:00
Park and Recreation Board
233 S. Main Street, Monroe
Tue May 18, 2027 · 18:00
Planning Commission
233 South Main Street, Monroe
Tue May 25, 2027 · 06:30
City Council
233 South Main Street, Monroe
Tue Jun 1, 2027 · 17:30
City Council Work Session
233 South Main Street, Monroe
Tue Jun 1, 2027 · 17:30
City Council Work Session
233 South Main Street, Monroe
Tue Jun 8, 2027 · 18:30
City Council
233 South Main Street, Monroe
Wed Jun 9, 2027 · 18:00
Park and Recreation Board
233 S. Main Street, Monroe
Tue Jun 15, 2027 · 18:00
Planning Commission
233 South Main Street, Monroe
Tue Jun 22, 2027 · 06:30
City Council
233 South Main Street, Monroe
Tue Jul 6, 2027 · 17:30
City Council Work Session
233 South Main Street, Monroe
Tue Jul 6, 2027 · 17:30
City Council Work Session
233 South Main Street, Monroe
Tue Jul 13, 2027 · 18:30
City Council
233 South Main Street, Monroe
Tue Jul 27, 2027 · 06:30
City Council
233 South Main Street, Monroe
Tue Aug 3, 2027 · 17:30
City Council Work Session
233 South Main Street, Monroe
Tue Aug 3, 2027 · 17:30
City Council Work Session
233 South Main Street, Monroe
Tue Aug 10, 2027 · 18:30
City Council
233 South Main Street, Monroe
Tue Aug 24, 2027 · 06:30
City Council
233 South Main Street, Monroe
Tue Sep 7, 2027 · 17:30
City Council Work Session
233 South Main Street, Monroe
Tue Sep 14, 2027 · 18:30
City Council
233 South Main Street, Monroe
Tue Sep 28, 2027 · 06:30
City Council
233 South Main Street, Monroe
Tue Oct 12, 2027 · 18:30
City Council
233 South Main Street, Monroe
Tue Oct 26, 2027 · 06:30
City Council
233 South Main Street, Monroe
Tue Nov 9, 2027 · 18:30
City Council
233 South Main Street, Monroe
Tue Nov 23, 2027 · 06:30
City Council
233 South Main Street, Monroe
Recent meetings
Tue Oct 20, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
Planning Commission to consider preliminary plat for Schrock Farm
The Monroe County Planning Commission will meet to review minutes from July 6, 2026. The primary item of new business is the consideration of a preliminary plat for Schrock Farm at Monroe Crossings.
- Case No. 2026-10-5: Preliminary Plat for Schrock Farm at Monroe Crossings
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Planning Commission
October 20, 2026 - 6:00 PM
233 South Main Street, Monroe, Ohio
Call to Order
Roll Call
Approval of Minutes
•
July 6, 2026 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
Old Business
New Business
•
Case No. 2026-10-5—Consideration of a Preliminary Plat for Schrock Farm at
Monroe Crossings
Administrative Reports
Adjournment
Wed Oct 14, 2026 · 18:00
Park and Recreation Board
233 S. Main Street, Monroe
Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 18:30
City Council
Council to vote on tax levies and air quality project assessments
City Council will consider authorizing tax levies and rates determined by the Budget Commission. The body is also reviewing several purchase orders for city services and a special assessment agreement for energy improvements at 801 N. Garver Road.
- Resolution No. 54-2026: Authorizing tax levies and rates determined by the Budget Commission
- Resolution No. 53-2026: Increasing purchase orders for National Inspection Corporation ($700,000), FBT Gibbons LLP ($300,000), and Tyler Technologies ($94,500)
- Emergency Ordinance No. 2026-29: Special assessments for air quality and energy improvements at 801 N. Garver Road
- Resolution No. 60-2026: $36,000 purchase order to Howell Rescue Systems for extrication equipment
- Resolution No. 61-2026: $17,420 contract with Dill's Dirt Work and Demolition, LLC for City Building foundation repairs
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Monroe Council Agenda
Regular Meeting of Council
October 13, 2026 – 6:30 PM
233 South Main Street, Monroe, Ohio
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Approval of the Minutes
Council Minutes of September 8, 2026 and September 22, 2026
Visitors
Committee Reports
Public Works Committee
Finance Committee
Administrative Liaison Committee
Technology Committee
Public Involvement Committee
Public Safety Committee
Old Business
New Business
Resolution No. 53-2026. A Resolution amending Resolution No. 15-2026 to increase the blanket
purchase order for Tyler Technologies to $94,500 and to increase the blanket purchase order for
National Inspection Corporation to $700,000 and to increase the blanket purchase order for Frost
Brown Todd LLC, now known as FBT Gibbons LLP, to $300,000 as recommended by the Director of
Finance and the City Manager.
Sponsor: Jake Burton
Strategic Priority: Good Governance
Background: City Council passed Resolution No. 78-2025 on December 9, 2025, and subsequently
passed Resolution No. 15-2026 on March 10, 2026, authorizing the blanket purchase order amounts
for fiscal year 2026. Additional adjustments are necessary to remain in audit compliance for fiscal
year 2026.
A blanket purchase order is a budgetary tool authorized under Ohio Revised Code Section 5705.41,
allowing for multiple, recurring, or open-ended purchases from vendors within a fiscal yea …
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Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 17:30
City Council Work Session
Monroe City Council to discuss 2027 operating budget and fire engine purchase
The City Council will hold a work session to review the 2027 operating budget presentation. The body will also discuss the purchase of a fire engine.
- 2027 Operating Budget Presentation
- Fire Engine Purchase
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Monroe Council Work Session Agenda
October 13, 2026 – 5:30 p.m.
233 South Main Street, Monroe, Ohio
Administrative Conference Room
Call to Order
Roll Call
Discussion Topics
a. 2027 Operating Budget Presentation
b. Fire Engine Purchase
Adjournment
Tue Oct 6, 2026 · 18:00
Board of Zoning Appeals
Monroe County BZA to consider two variance requests, including a fence at 618 Linn Court
The Monroe County Board of Zoning Appeals meets on October 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM at 233 South Main Street to consider two new variance applications. One is from Linda Bailey at 618 Linn Court regarding fence location requirements. The other is from Duke Energy regarding sidewalks and trails. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the September 1, 2026 meeting; no old business is listed.
- BZA-2026-11: variance application from Linda Bailey at 618 Linn Court regarding fence location requirements
- BZA-2026-12: variance application from Duke Energy regarding sidewalks and trails
- Approval of minutes from the September 1, 2026 Board of Zoning Appeals meeting
- No old business listed on the agenda
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Board of Zoning Appeals
October 6, 2026 - 6:00 PM
233 South Main Street, Monroe, Ohio
Call to Order
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Roll Call
Approval of Minutes
•
Minutes from the September 1, 2026 Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting
Old Business
New Business
• BZA-2026-11— Consideration of a variance application from Linda Bailey at
618 Linn Court regarding fence location requirements.
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BZA-2026-12— Consideration of a variance application from Duke Energy
regarding sidewalks and trails.
Adjournment
Tue Sep 22, 2026 · 18:30
City Council
Council to vote on ending Flock camera use, Duke easement, tech spending
The Monroe City Council will consider an ordinance to terminate the city's use of Flock Safety automated license plate recognition cameras, prohibit future appropriations, and direct deactivation. They will also vote on an emergency ordinance granting Duke Energy an easement for electric lines to the new Public Works facility, and consider a $53,500 capital budget expenditure for network-related items. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval, committee reports, and an executive session.
- Ordinance No. 2026-27: terminate Flock Safety camera use, prohibit future appropriations, direct deactivation
- Emergency Ordinance No. 2026-28: grant 15-foot easement to Duke Energy at 200 Clark Boulevard for electric lines
- Motion to authorize $53,500 from 2026 Capital Budget for network-related items
- Executive session on property purchase and economic development confidential information
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Monroe Council Agenda
Regular Meeting of Council
September 22, 2026 – 6:30 PM
233 South Main Street, Monroe, Ohio
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Approval of the Minutes
Council Minutes of September 8, 2026 work session and September 8, 2026 regular meeting
Visitors
Committee Reports
Public Works Committee
Finance Committee
Administrative Liaison Committee
Technology Committee
Public Involvement Committee
Public Safety Committee
Old Business
Ordinance No. 2026-27. An Ordinance terminating the City of Monroe's use of Flock Safety
automated license plate recognition cameras, prohibiting future appropriations for Flock Safety
services, directing non-renewal of the Flock agreement, and directing the deactivation of Flock Safety
cameras within the City.
Sponsor: Todd Hickman
Strategic Priority: Well Managed Services and Infrastructure
Background: Council Member Todd Hickman introduced this ordinance for its first reading at the
September 8, 2026 Council meeting.
New Business
Emergency Ordinance No. 2026-28. An Ordinance granting an easement to Duke Energy Ohio, Inc.
for the purposes of the installation and maintenance of electric lines serving the Municipal Services
Center at 200 Clark Boulevard and declaring an emergency.
Sponsor: Gary Morton
Strategic Priority: Well Managed Services and Infrastructure
Background: Duke Energy has requested an easement a …
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Tue Sep 15, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
233 South Main Street, Monroe
Wed Sep 9, 2026 · 18:00
Park and Recreation Board
Monroe County Park and Recreation Board meeting scheduled for September 9
The meeting consists of administrative reports and various updates. There are no new business items or old business items listed on the agenda.
- Approval of July 8, 2026 minutes
- Various administrative updates
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Park and Recreation Board
September 9, 2026 - 6:00 PM
233 South Main Street, Monroe, Ohio
Call to Order
Roll Call
Approval of Minutes
•
July 8, 2026
Old Business
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None
New Business
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None
Administrative Reports
•
Various Updates
Adjournment
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 18:30
City Council
Council to approve $19.3M supplemental appropriations and special assessment updates
The Monroe City Council will consider several emergency ordinances, including annual updates to special assessments for infrastructure bonds and a $19.3 million supplemental appropriation for the 2026 budget. They will also vote on resolutions for fire truck repairs, a state road project, and accept a land dedication for the new high school. The meeting includes routine items like minutes approval and committee reports.
- Emergency Ordinance 2026-23: Adjust special assessments for WCPA Series 2021B bonds (infrastructure improvements)
- Emergency Ordinance 2026-24: Adjust special assessments for Corridor 75/Argus bonds (I-75/SR 63 interchange)
- Emergency Ordinance 2026-25: Accept 2.592-acre dedication from Monroe Local School District for Yankee Road right-of-way
- Ordinance 2026-26: Supplemental appropriations totaling $19,266,382, including $15,475,000 for Capital Improvement Fund
- Resolution 51-2026: Approve $29,705.73 payment to Atlantic Emergency Solutions for Quint 61 and Medic 62 repairs
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Monroe Council Agenda
Regular Meeting of Council
September 8, 2026 – 6:30 PM
233 South Main Street, Monroe, Ohio
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Approval of the Minutes
Council Minutes of August 15, 2026 special meeting and August 25, 2026 regular meeting
Visitors
Life Saving Award presented by Premier Health and the Monroe Fire Department to Battalion
Chief Aaron Forrer, Lieutenant Shon Wells, FF/PM Jacob Zeckser, FF/PM Bradley Lawson,
FF/PM Griffin Bandy, FF/EMT Zach Cain, and Butler County Dispatcher Olivia Newman.
Committee Reports
Public Works Committee
Finance Committee
Administrative Liaison Committee
Technology Committee
Public Involvement Committee
Public Safety Committee
Old Business
New Business
Emergency Ordinance No. 2026-23. An Ordinance determining to adjust special assessments levied
for the purpose of constructing certain improvements and declaring an emergency.
Sponsor: Jake Burton
Strategic Priority: Well Managed Services and Infrastructure
Background: City Council passed Emergency Ordinance 2018-20 on August 18, 2018 levying special
assessments against benefited properties in cooperation with the Warren County Port Authority
issuing Development Revenue Bonds and must update the special assessments annually by passing
this Ordinance. The original bonds were issued for the purpose of financing certain public
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Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 17:30
City Council Work Session
Council to restructure work sessions after retreat feedback
The Monroe City Council will discuss changes to work sessions, including whether to live-stream them, adjust timing, and balance presentations with discussion. The City Manager and Mayor are tasked with proposing updates to the purpose and format of these sessions.
- Restructure work sessions based on retreat feedback
- Consider live-streaming and scheduling changes
- Balance presentation-style updates with council discussion
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Monroe Council Work Session Agenda
September 8, 2026 – 5:30 p.m.
233 South Main Street, Monroe, Ohio
Administrative Conference Room
Call to Order
Roll Call
Discussion Topics
Restructure Work Sessions
Sponsor: Larry Lester
Strategic Priority: Communication and Interpersonal Connections
Background: A page from the Council Retreat Summary Report is included.
"Restructure Work Sessions
The group surfaced several unresolved questions about how work sessions are currently being used,
including whether they should be live-streamed, how they should be timed and scheduled, and how
to better balance presentation-style updates against genuine council discussion. The group flagged
this as a priority to resolve, and the City Manager and Mayor should work together to revisit the
purpose, format, and logistics of work sessions and bring a proposal back to the council."
Adjournment
Tue Sep 1, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
Board of Zoning Appeals to consider two variance applications from Cronin Ford
The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to review two variance requests submitted by Cronin Ford. These applications involve requirements for sidewalks, trails, and parking islands.
- BZA-2026-9: Variance application from Cronin Ford regarding Sidewalks and Trails
- BZA-2026-10: Variance application from Cronin Ford regarding parking islands
- Approval of July 15, 2026, and August 5, 2026, meeting minutes
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Board of Zoning Appeals
September 1, 2026 - 6:00 PM
233 South Main Street, Monroe, Ohio
Call to Order
•
Roll Call
Approval of Minutes
•
July 15, 2026 Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting Minutes
•
August 5, 2026 Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting Minutes
Old Business
New Business
•
BZA-2026-9— Consideration of a variance application from Cronin Ford
regarding Sidewalks and Trails.
•
BZA-2026-10— Consideration of a variance application from Cronin Ford
regarding parking islands.
Adjournment
Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 18:30
City Council
Council votes on 10-year water contract with Butler County and storm sewer design
The Monroe City Council is scheduled to approve a long-term wholesale water supply agreement with Butler County, which includes a $300,000 payment for existing infrastructure. The body will also authorize a $30,200 design contract for storm sewer improvements at Britton Lane and State Route 63 to coincide with county sanitary work. Additionally, the council will approve a $3,365.68 payment for air conditioning services and accept the Q2 finance reports.
- Resolution 48-2026 authorizes a 10-year renewable water contract with Butler County, including a $300,000 reimbursement for Hankins/Yankee Road infrastructure.
- Resolution 49-2026 authorizes a $30,200 design contract with Choice One Engineering for Britton Lane storm sewer improvements, with estimated construction costs of $350,000 to $400,000.
- Resolution 50-2026 approves a $3,365.68 payment to Air Force One for Station 61 air conditioning services.
- Council will accept the April, May, and June 2026 Finance Reports as submitted.
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Monroe Council Agenda
Regular Meeting of Council
August 25, 2026 – 6:30 PM
233 South Main Street, Monroe, Ohio
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Approval of the Minutes
Council Minutes of August 11, 2026 work session and August 11, 2026 regular meeting
Visitors
Committee Reports
Public Works Committee
Finance Committee
Administrative Liaison Committee
Technology Committee
Public Involvement Committee
Public Safety Committee
Old Business
New Business
Resolution No. 48-2026. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract by and
between the City of Monroe and the Board of County Commissioners of Butler County for the
Monroe Wholesale Water Supply contract.
Sponsor: Larry Lester
Strategic Priority: Well Managed Services and Infrastructure
Background: The proposed agreement provides greater clarity regarding rates, infrastructure
ownership, the City's service territory, future capital improvements, annexations, and the respective
responsibilities of the City and County.
Key terms and changes include:
Term: The agreement establishes an initial 10-year term, with the ability to renew for up to two
additional five-year periods, for a maximum potential term of 20 years.
Wholesale water rate: The base rate was established at $3.84 per 1,000 gallons effective August 1,
2025. Beginning August 1, 2026, annual adjustments may be based on the specifie …
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Wed Aug 19, 2026 · 17:30
Public Involvement Committee of Council
Committee to review July 4th event and plan upcoming 2026 events
The Public Involvement Committee of Council will meet to approve minutes from May 1, 2026, review the July 4th event, and discuss upcoming 2026 events. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.
- Approval of May 1, 2026 minutes
- July 4th event review
- Discussion of upcoming 2026 events
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Public Involvement Committee of Council Agenda
August 19, 2026 - 5:30 PM
233 South Main Street, Monroe, Ohio
1. Approval of the Public Involvement Committee Minutes of May 1, 2026
2. July 4th Event Review
3. Upcoming 2026 Events
4. Discussion, questions, and requests for future meetings
5. Adjournment
Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
233 South Main Street, Monroe
Sat Aug 15, 2026 · 09:00
City Council
Council holds special meeting on governance roles and priorities
This is a special meeting focused on team-building and governance training, not on specific policy decisions. The agenda includes introductions, discussions on governance roles, shared commitments, and establishing priorities, followed by next steps. No votes or concrete actions are listed.
- Kickoff and introductions
- Discussion of governance roles
- Establishing shared commitments
- Setting priorities and next steps
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Monroe Council Special Meeting Agenda
August 15, 2026 – 9:00 a.m.
233 South Main Street, Monroe, Ohio
City Manager’s Office Conference Room
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Purpose of Meeting
• Kickoff and Introductions
• Why I Run / Why I Serve
• Governance Roles
• Shared Commitments
• Establishing Priorities
• Wrap Up and Next Steps
Adjournment
Wed Aug 12, 2026 · 18:00
Park and Recreation Board
233 S. Main Street, Monroe
Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 18:30
City Council
Council to hear roundabout update, consider property purchase in executive session
The Monroe City Council is holding its regular meeting with routine items like minutes approval and committee reports. A presentation on roundabouts by Jessica Rybolt of The Kleingers Group is scheduled. The council will also enter executive session to discuss purchasing property for public purposes and confidential economic development information.
- Presentation on roundabouts by Jessica Rybolt, The Kleingers Group
- Executive session to consider property purchase for public purposes
- Executive session on confidential economic development assistance information
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Monroe Council Agenda
Regular Meeting of Council
August 11, 2026 – 6:30 PM
233 South Main Street, Monroe, Ohio
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Approval of the Minutes
Council Minutes of July 28, 2026
Visitors
Roundabouts - Jessica Rybolt, The Kleingers Group
Committee Reports
Public Works Committee
Finance Committee
Administrative Liaison Committee
Technology Committee
Public Involvement Committee
Public Safety Committee
Old Business
New Business
Administrative Reports
Executive Session
Consider the purchase of property for public purposes, if premature disclosure of information
would give an unfair competitive or bargaining advantage to a person whose personal, private
interest is adverse to general public interest;
Consider confidential information related to the marketing plans, specific business strategy,
production techniques, trade secrets, or personal financial statements of an applicant for
economic development assistance. Executive session is necessary to protect the interests of
the applicant or possible use of public funds in connection with the project.
Adjournment
Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 17:30
City Council Work Session
Council continues discussion on incentive policy
This is a work session agenda with only one substantive discussion topic: continuation of an incentive policy. No votes or decisions are listed; the meeting is for discussion only.
- Discussion: Incentive Policy Continuation
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Monroe Council Work Session Agenda
August 11, 2026 – 5:30 p.m.
233 South Main Street, Monroe, Ohio
Administrative Conference Room
Call to Order
Roll Call
Discussion Topics
Incentive Policy Continuation
Adjournment
Wed Aug 5, 2026 · 18:00
Board of Zoning Appeals
School district seeks variance on sidewalks and trails
The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider a variance application from Monroe Local Schools regarding sidewalks and trails. This is the only substantive item on the agenda; the rest is procedural.
- Variance application BZA-2026-6 from Monroe Local Schools concerning sidewalks and trails
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Board of Zoning Appeals
August 5, 2026 - 6:00 PM
233 South Main Street, Monroe, Ohio
Call to Order
• Roll Call
Approval of Minutes
Old Business
• BZA-2026-6— Consideration of a Variance Application from Monroe Local
Schools regarding Sidewalks and Trails.
New Business
Adjournment
Tue Jul 28, 2026 · 17:30
Finance Committee
Finance Committee to review 2025 annual audit and 2026 financial reports
The Finance Committee will review the 2025 Annual Audit Report and the financial reports for the second quarter of 2026. The body will also discuss a Request for Information (RFI) regarding banking services.
- 2025 Annual Audit Report
- 2nd Quarter 2026 Financial Reports
- Banking Services RFI
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Finance Committee of Council Agenda
July 28, 2026 - 5:30 PM
233 South Main Street, Monroe, Ohio
1. Approval of the Finance Committee Minutes of April 28, 2026
2. Discussion, questions, and requests for future meetings.
2nd Quarter 2026 Financial Reports
2025 Annual Audit Report
Banking Services RFI
3. Adjournment
Tue Jul 28, 2026 · 18:30
City Council
Council to vote on emergency loan for water interconnect, $809K in supplemental appropriations
The Monroe City Council will consider an emergency ordinance accepting a $181,079 OPWC loan for the Union Road/Navigator Way emergency interconnect vault, and an ordinance supplementing the 2026 budget by $808,925 for various funds. Resolutions are up for contract awards: a $359,408 construction contract for the interconnect vault to KT Holden Construction, a police equipment and services agreement with Axon Inc., and a road salt supply contract with Morton Salt valued at about $347,340. The meeting also includes a ceremonial swearing-in of four new firefighters and a presentation on the Safe Streets 4 All Transportation Master Plan.
- Emergency Ordinance 2026-21: Accepting $181,079 loan from OPWC for Union Road/Navigator Way emergency interconnect vault (0% interest, 30-year term).
- Ordinance 2026-22: Supplemental appropriations totaling $808,925, including $275,000 transfer from General Fund to Fire Levy Fund for vehicle maintenance and apparatus refresh.
- Resolution 45-2026: Authorizing contract with Axon Inc. for police tasers, body-worn cameras, in-car cameras, and data storage upgrades.
- Resolution 46-2026: Awarding $359,408 construction contract to KT Holden Construction for the emergency interconnect vault at Navigator Way.
- Resolution 47-2026: Road salt supply contract with Morton Salt for 3,000 tons at $115.78/ton, estimated total $347,340.
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Monroe Council Agenda
Regular Meeting of Council
July 28, 2026 – 6:30 PM
233 South Main Street, Monroe, Ohio
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Approval of the Minutes
Council Minutes of July 14, 2026 work session and July 14, 2026 regular meeting
Visitors
Ceremonial Swearing-In of Firefighter/Paramedic Erik Dow, Firefighter/Paramedic Bradley Lawson,
Firefighter/EMT Elijah Thacker, and Firefighter/EMT Caden Kolb
Safe Streets 4 All (SS4A) Transportation Master Plan Update Presentation — Jon Wiley, Project
Manager and Traffic Engineer
Committee Reports
Public Works Committee
Finance Committee
Administrative Liaison Committee
Technology Committee
Public Involvement Committee
Public Safety Committee
Old Business
New Business
Emergency Ordinance 2026-21. An Ordinance accepting the loan agreement between the Ohio
Public Works Commission and the City of Monroe for the Union Road/Navigator Way emergency
interconnect vault project, and declaring an emergency.
Sponsor: Zach McNutt
Strategic Priority: Well Managed Infrastructure
Background: Passage of the ordinance accepts a loan from the Ohio Public Works Commission
(OPWC) in the amount of $181,079, with a 30-year term at 0% interest and an annual payment of
$6,035. The City applied for this loan in 2025, and it was officially awarded on July 8, 2026. The
2026 Capital Budget was approved in anticipation of receiving this funding.
The loan will fund 49% of the Union Rd/N …
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Tue Jul 21, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
233 South Main Street, Monroe
Wed Jul 15, 2026 · 18:00
Board of Zoning Appeals
Board to consider three variance applications from Monroe Local Schools
The Board of Zoning Appeals will review three variance requests submitted by Monroe Local Schools. These requests concern sidewalks, trails, street trees, and development landscaping.
- BZA-2026-6: Variance application for Sidewalks and Trails
- BZA-2026-7: Variance application for Street Trees
- BZA-2026-8: Variance application for Development Landscaping
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Board of Zoning Appeals
July 15, 2026 - 6:00 PM
233 South Main Street, Monroe, Ohio
Call to Order
• Roll Call
Approval of Minutes
• May 28, 2026 Board of Zoning Appeals meeting minutes
Old Business
New Business
• BZA-2026-6— Consideration of a Variance Application from Monroe Local
Schools regarding Sidewalks and Trails.
• BZA-2026-7— Consideration of a Variance Application from Monroe Local
Schools regarding Street Trees.
• BZA-2026-8— Consideration of a Variance Application from Monroe Local
Schools regarding Development Landscaping.
Adjournment
Tue Jul 14, 2026 · 17:30
City Council Work Session
Council to discuss Incentive Policy at work session
The Monroe City Council will hold a work session to discuss an Incentive Policy. No other topics are listed on the agenda. The session is for discussion only; no formal votes will be taken.
- Discussion of an unspecified Incentive Policy
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Monroe Council Work Session Agenda
July 14, 2026 – 5:30 p.m.
233 South Main Street, Monroe, Ohio
Administrative Conference Room
Call to Order
Roll Call
Discussion Topics
a. Incentive Policy
Adjournment
Tue Jul 14, 2026 · 18:30
City Council
Council to consider $18.67 million in notes for Public Works facility
City Council will discuss three ordinances to issue and consolidate bond anticipation notes for a new Public Works facility. The body is also considering a grant and loan agreement for Garver Road infrastructure improvements.
- Emergency Ordinance No. 2026-19: Issuance of up to $18,675,000 in bond anticipation notes for Public Works Building improvements
- Emergency Ordinance No. 2026-20: Grant of $1,024,213 and loan up to $800,000 from Ohio Public Works Commission for Garver Road
- Resolution No. 42-2026: Contract with JTM Smith Construction, Inc. for $1,718,116.40 for Garver Road water main, asphalt, and drainage work
- Resolution No. 43-2026: Amendments to professional services agreement with Fishbeck for water main improvements
- Design-build contract with HGC Construction and Emersion Design not to exceed $18,669,358.10 (referenced in background)
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Monroe Council Agenda
Regular Meeting of Council
July 14, 2026 – 6:30 PM
233 South Main Street, Monroe, Ohio
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Approval of the Minutes
Council Minutes of June 23, 2026
Visitors
Committee Reports
Public Works Committee
Finance Committee
Administrative Liaison Committee
Technology Committee
Public Involvement Committee
Public Safety Committee
Old Business
Emergency Ordinance No. 2026-17. An Ordinance authorizing the issuance of not to exceed
$5,000,000 of various purpose general obligation bond anticipation notes, 2026 renewal, by the City
of Monroe, Ohio, in anticipation of the issuance of bonds, and declaring an emergency.
Sponsor: Jake Burton
Strategic Priority: Well Managed Services and Infrastructure
Background: City Council passed Resolution 12-2023 on February 14, 2023 to allow for
reimbursement of expenditures related to a Public Works Facility. Council also passed Ordinance
2023-12 on May 9, 2023 authorizing the City Manager to execute a purchase and sale agreement of
~113 acres in an amount not to exceed $3,200,000 as part of a future development investment and a
new public works facility. The city officially purchased the property on July 20, 2023 for the amount
of $3,143,233.75 utilizing General Fund dollars that were reimbursed with the issuance of
$3,200,000 Bond Anticipation Notes (BANs) with the passage of Ordinance 2023-25. City Council
passed O …
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Wed Jul 8, 2026 · 18:00
Park and Recreation Board
Park and Recreation Board meets for administrative updates
The Monroe County Park and Recreation Board will convene to review administrative reports and approve minutes from a previous meeting. No new business or old business items are scheduled for discussion.
- Approval of May 13, 2026 minutes
- Review of administrative reports
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Park and Recreation Board
July 8, 2026 - 6:00 PM
233 South Main Street, Monroe, Ohio
Call to Order
Roll Call
Approval of Minutes
• May 13, 2026
Old Business
• None
New Business
• None
Administrative Reports
• Various Updates
Adjournment
Mon Jul 6, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
Public hearing on site plan for Monroe Municipal Services Center
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a site plan and conditional use permit for the Monroe Municipal Services Center. No other substantive business is on the agenda.
- Case No. 2026-7-4: Public hearing and consideration of a Site Plan and Conditional Use Permit for Monroe Municipal Services Center
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Planning Commission
July 6, 2026 - 6:00 PM
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Call to Order
Roll Call
Approval of Minutes
• April 21, 2026 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
Old Business
New Business
• Case No. 2026-7-4- PUBLIC HEARING, Consideration of a Site Plan and
Conditional Use Permit for Monroe Municipal Services Center
Administrative Reports
Adjournment
Tue Jun 23, 2026 · 18:30
City Council
Council considers $18.675 million in bond notes for new Public Works facility
City Council is reviewing several ordinances to finance a new Public Works facility and a subdivision plat for Monroe Crossings. The body is also discussing a City Manager contract extension and audio/visual upgrades for Council Chambers.
- Ordinance 2026-19: Issuance of up to $18,675,000 in bond anticipation notes for Public Works Building improvements
- Ordinance 2026-16: Final plat for 30 single-family lots in Monroe Crossings Subdivision (Block E)
- Resolution 40-2026: 5-year lease for Monroe Lending Library at 6 East Avenue for $1.00 per year
- Resolution 39-2026: Agreement with Bright Technologies, Inc. for Council Chambers AV modernization
- Resolution 37-2026: Two-year extension of City Manager Larry Lester's employment agreement
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Monroe Council Agenda
Regular Meeting of Council
June 23, 2026 – 6:30 PM
233 South Main Street, Monroe, Ohio
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Approval of the Minutes
Council Minutes of June 9, 2026 work session and June 9, 2026 regular meeting
Visitors
Alfred Rizkallah, Cascade Car Wash - Commercial Water Rates
Matt Boone, Scannell Properties and Lenny Robinson, Corridor 75 Park LTD - Project Clear
Development Project
Committee Reports
Public Works Committee
Finance Committee
Administrative Liaison Committee
Technology Committee
Public Involvement Committee
Public Safety Committee
Executive Session
Consider confidential information related to the marketing plans, specific business strategy, production
techniques, trade secrets, or personal financial statements of an applicant for economic development
assistance. Executive session is necessary to protect the interests of the applicant or possible use of
public funds in connection with the project.
Old Business
Ordinance No. 2026-16. An Ordinance approving a final plat for Section 5, Block E, in the Monroe
Crossings Subdivision.
Sponsor: Kameryn Jones
Strategic Priority: Strategic Growth and Development
Background: Monroe Crossings II LLC has submitted an application for final plat for Monroe
Crossings Section 5 Block E. The preliminary plat associated with this phase of the subdivision was
approved by Planning Commission on October 20, 2020, which …
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Thu Jun 18, 2026 · 14:00
Records Commission
Records Commission to approve RC-2 retention schedule
The Monroe Records Commission will vote on approving RC-2, the Schedule of Records Retention and Disposition. The meeting will also set the dates for future commission meetings. Standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, discussion, and adjournment are included.
- Approval of RC-2 (Schedule of Records Retention and Disposition)
- Establish future meeting schedule
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Monroe Records Commission Agenda
June 18, 2026 – 2:00 p.m.
233 South Main Street, Monroe, Ohio
City Manager Conference Room
Call to Order
Roll Call
Discussion
Approval of RC-2 (Schedule of Records Retention and Disposition)
Establish future meeting schedule
Adjournment
Tue Jun 16, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
Public hearing on Monroe Municipal Services Center site plan
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a Site Plan and Conditional Use Permit for the Monroe Municipal Services Center. Other items include approval of previous meeting minutes and administrative reports.
- Public hearing on Case No. 2026-6-4 for Monroe Municipal Services Center
- Consideration of Site Plan and Conditional Use Permit
- Approval of April 21, 2026 meeting minutes
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Planning Commission
June 16, 2026 - 6:00 PM
233 South Main Street, Monroe, Ohio
Call to Order
Roll Call
Approval of Minutes
• April 21, 2026 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
Old Business
New Business
• Case No. 2026-6-4—PUBLIC HEARING, Consideration of a Site Plan and
Conditional Use Permit for the Monroe Municipal Services Center
Administrative Reports
Adjournment
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🌐 County-level context (Monroe County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Traffic fatalities1 (2024)
Business establishments244 (1,923 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$884/mo (143 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy19.5% (low numeracy 33% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
City profile
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$37.0M
Annual budget
$16.6M
Debt outstanding
The money — in
source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$37.0M
Spending$38.8M
Operating spending ran ahead of revenue this year.
Debt load MODERATE
Outstanding debt$16.6M
Debt-to-revenue0.45×
Debt-load index65 / 100
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Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
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