Springfield public meetings in 2021
27 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Commission Meeting
The City Commission is reviewing several zoning changes and emergency ordinances, including a resolution to declare homelessness a public health crisis. The body is also considering various infrastructure contracts and equipment purchase agreements.
- Proposed rezoning of 72.571 acres at 2243 South Burnett Road to Medium-Density Single-Family Residence District
- Resolution 311-21 declaring homelessness a public health crisis in Springfield/Clark County
- Contract with Desman, Inc. for City Hall Parking Garage Repairs and Plaza Redesign not to exceed $249,635.00
- ODOT purchase agreements for propane lawn mowers (up to $48,000) and conversion kits (up to $120,000)
- Maintenance contract with Superion, LLC for computer software applications not to exceed $93,444.11
City Commission Meeting
The City Commission will consider a public hearing for the 2022 annual appropriations ordinance. The agenda includes several emergency ordinances regarding federal grants, infrastructure change orders, and a bus service franchise agreement.
- Bus franchise agreement with First Transit, Inc.
- Real estate option contracts for 128 and 237-239 East Southern Avenue
- FTA grant amendment up to $538,455.00 for preventive maintenance
- FTA grant amendment up to $1,175,262.00 for transit operations and planning
- American Rescue Plan Act grant up to $497,550.00 for operating assistance
City Commission Meeting
The City Commission is reviewing a five-year contract for public bus services and several zoning changes. The body is also considering the sale of city-owned real estate and funding for emergency shelters.
- Proposed $11,673,851.00 contract with First Transit, Inc. for bus transportation services
- Rezoning 2.4 acres along Leffel Lane, Superior Avenue and Huron Avenue to Neighborhood Commercial District
- Rezoning 0.99 acre at 1783 & 1785 North Belmont Avenue to Planned Development Housing Overlay District
- Proposed $185,000.00 for renovations to Norm’s Place and Hartley House Emergency Congregate Shelters
- Purchase order not to exceed $60,569.00 for traffic signal video detection equipment from Baldwin and Sours
Special Meeting
City officials are meeting on November 15 and 16 to review the General Fund, capital projects, and various departmental budgets. These sessions precede a public budget hearing on December 7 and a final appropriation vote on December 21.
- General Fund income tax and revenue projections
- Police Division budget and capital plans
- Fire Division budget and capital plans
- Water and Sewer Revenue Fund capital plans
- Street Fund review
Special Meeting
The city is conducting a series of special meetings to review the General Fund, department budgets, and capital projects. These discussions precede a public hearing on December 7 and a vote on the Appropriations Ordinance on December 21.
- General Fund income tax and revenue projections
- Police Division budget and capital plans
- Fire Division budget and capital plans
- Water and Sewer Revenue Fund capital plans
- Review of Federal Entitlement Programs
City Commission Meeting
The City Commission will consider several rezoning requests for residential properties. The meeting also includes discussions on equipment purchases, grant agreements, and construction contract adjustments.
- Rezoning 2.4 acres near Leffel Lane, Superior Ave and Huron Ave to Neighborhood Commercial District
- Rezoning 0.99 acre at 1783 & 1785 North Belmont Ave to Planned Development Housing Overlay District
- Employment Incentive Agreement for Charlo’s Provisions & Eatery at 45 North Fountain Avenue
- Purchase of traffic signal video detection equipment from Baldwin and Sours up to $60,569.00
- Purchase of a 2022 Ford Super Duty F-250 from National Auto Fleet Group up to $63,277.64
City Commission Meeting
The City Commission is deciding on several grant agreements, street vacations, and city contracts. The body will also discuss a new tobacco retailer licensing ordinance and an employment incentive agreement for Gabriel Brothers, Inc.
- Grant Agreement with HUD for HOME Investment Partnership - American Rescue Plan up to $1,880,905.00
- Purchase of one 2022 Ford Super Duty F-250 not to exceed $63,277.64
- City Hall Lighting Upgrades Project by Graybar Electric Company, Inc. not to exceed $138,242.76
- Public hearings for the vacation of South Murray Street, Section Street, and an alley east of South Limestone Street
- Employment Incentive Agreement with Gabriel Brothers, Inc. for a facility at 1801-1830 Prime Parkway
City Commission Meeting
The City Commission is voting on several development projects, including residential housing and automobile-oriented uses. The body is also reviewing grant agreements for housing and aviation, as well as an employment incentive agreement with Gabriel Brothers, Inc.
- Grant of up to $6,000,000 for a National Advanced Air Mobility Center of Excellence with a local match up to $2,019,535.00
- Contribution of $1,200,000.00 to SpringForward for downtown residential development
- Grant of $1,880,905.00 from HUD for the HOME Investment Partnership - American Rescue Plan
- Development plan for 32 single-bedroom residential units at 130 South Burnett Road
- Purchase of real property at 2041 Erie Avenue for up to $125,800.00
City Commission Meeting
The City Commission is reviewing several residential and automobile-oriented development plans and a 31.28-acre annexation. The body is also voting on various service contracts, grant agreements, and infrastructure projects.
- Proposed $1,200,000.00 contribution to SpringForward for downtown residential development
- Proposed HUD grant agreement for the Community Development Block Grant Program up to $1,886,408.00
- Proposed annexation of 31.28 acres known as the 330 Tuttle Road Annexation Area
- Public hearings for development plans at 2206 North Bechtle Avenue, 130 South Burnett Road, and South Burnett Road
- Contract renewal with Synagro Central, LLC for Bio-Solids removal not to exceed $1,238,600.00
City Commission Meeting
The City Commission is reviewing several first-reading ordinances including street renaming and various service contracts. The body is also deciding on two rezoning requests and a police division reorganization.
- Public hearing on renaming West Clark Street (Wittenberg Ave to Plum St) to 'West Clark Street/Youlish Rhodes Sr. Way'
- Rezoning of 0.3 acre at 1815 Columbus Avenue to Community Commercial District
- Rezoning of 0.57 acre at 25 West Harding Road to Planned Development District
- Contract renewal with Synagro Central, LLC for Bio-Solids removal not to exceed $1,238,600.00
- FAA grant up to $46,519.00 for an electric sedan at Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport
City Commission Meeting
The City Commission is reviewing several zoning amendments and the purchase of two properties. The body is also considering new waste collection contracts and a grant for street reconstruction.
- Proposed rezoning of 1815 Columbus Avenue and 25 West Harding Road
- Real estate purchase agreements for 811 Burt Street (up to $300,000) and 2040 South Limestone Street (up to $314,500)
- Waste collection contracts with Rumpke of Ohio, Inc. (up to $61,500 and $30,000) and Waste Management of Ohio, Inc. (up to $60,000)
- Grant application of up to $594,760 for CLA Yellow Springs Street Reconstruction, Phase 1
- Purchase of a 2022 Ford Super Duty F-550 for up to $64,574.32
City Commission Meeting
The City Commission will review several ordinances including real estate purchases for a new fire station and sewer services. The agenda also includes public hearings for alley vacations and discussions on contract amendments for city projects.
- Purchase of 811 Burt Street from Roundtree Home Solutions, LLC for up to $300,000.00
- Purchase of 2040 South Limestone Street from Neilson Property, LTD for up to $314,500.00
- Purchase of 3,850 tons of rock salt from American Rock Salt Co LLC for up to $240,779.00
- Annexation of the South Burnett/East Leffel Lane area consisting of approximately 72.68 acres
- Security assistance funding for Interfaith Hospitality Network, Inc. up to $300,000.00 over three years
City Commission Meeting
The City Commission is reviewing several employment incentive agreements and public safety equipment purchases. The body is also deciding on zoning changes, street vacations, and updates to city holiday ordinances.
- Employment Incentive Agreement with Dessert Time of Ohio, Inc. for 30 North Fountain Avenue ($7,440 payment)
- Purchase of 30 WatchGuard Video In-Car Cameras from Motorola Solutions Inc. not to exceed $192,350.00
- Purchase of one 2022 Ford Super Duty F-550 not to exceed $171,612.78
- Rezoning of 2.33 acres at 1220 East Home Road from CO-1 to CC-2
- Acceptance of a Drug Use Prevention Grant up to $41,436.71 from the Ohio Attorney General’s Office
City Commission Meeting
The City Commission is reviewing several first-reading ordinances, including utility rate changes and equipment purchases. The body is also holding public hearings on street vacations and a zoning change on East Home Road. Emergency legislation includes a large federal grant application and a paving project contract.
- Application for American Rescue Plan Act funds up to $44,230,364.00
- Contract with The Shelly Company for 2021 OPWC Paving Project not to exceed $1,598,069.00
- Purchase of 30 WatchGuard Video In-Car Cameras for $192,350.00
- Purchase of one 2022 Ford Super Duty F-550 for $171,612.78
- Zoning change for 2.33 acres at 1220 East Home Road from CO-1 to CC-2
Work Session
The City Commission is holding a work session to review the Solid Waste District annual report. The body will also discuss electric scooters.
- Solid Waste District annual report presentation by Chuck Bauer and Bonnie Martens
- Discussion on electric scooters with Logan Cobbs and Jason Irick
City Commission Meeting
The City Commission is reviewing several infrastructure contracts and utility agreements. Key items include a new ordinance for e-scooters and multiple water service agreements for properties outside city limits.
- Contract with Peterson Construction Company for Primary Effluent Pumps Replacement and Electrical Upgrades not to exceed $6,477,000.00
- Contract with Chemco Systems, LP for Lime Slaker Upgrade Project not to exceed $647,040.00
- Contract with Arcon Builders for White Box Retail Space Build-Out Project not to exceed $364,879.00
- New Chapter 377 titled Electric Scooters (E-Scooters) to be added to Codified Ordinances
- Development Incentive Agreement with Ann E. Sparrow for water services at 714 Villa Rd.
City Commission Meeting
The City Commission is reviewing several first-reading ordinances, including a new chapter of codified ordinances to regulate e-scooters. The body is also considering various infrastructure contracts and emergency appropriations.
- Proposed ordinance 138-21 to enact Chapter 377 regarding Electric Scooters (E-Scooters)
- Proposed contract with Peterson Construction Company for Primary Effluent Pumps Replacement and Electrical Upgrades not to exceed $6,477,000.00
- Proposed contract with Chemco Systems, LP for Lime Slaker Upgrade Project not to exceed $647,040.00
- Emergency contract for demolition services with Tony Smith dba Tony Smith Wrecking & Trucking not to exceed $600,000.00
- Rezoning of 0.5 acre at 908 West North Street from RS-5 to CC-2
City Commission Meeting
The City Commission is reviewing several contracts for demolition and equipment, as well as zoning and sign district amendments. The body is also considering two grant applications for taxiway and lighting improvements at the Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport.
- Demolition services contract with Tony Smith dba Tony Smith Wrecking & Trucking not to exceed $600,000.00
- Grant applications for Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport totaling up to $1,537,385.00
- Rezoning of 0.5 acre at 908 West North Street from RS-5 to CC-2
- Purchase of a Service Body and Hydraulic Crane from Ace Truck Body for up to $104,995.00
- Police Locker Room Upgrade Project contract with C & N Contractors, Inc. not to exceed $133,000.00
City Commission Meeting
The City Commission will hold public hearings on three zoning and sign district amendments. The body is also reviewing several equipment purchases and contract amendments for city services.
- Proposed rezoning of 0.5 acre at 908 West North Street from RS-5 to CC-2
- Proposed sign district changes for 4440 Laybourne Road and South Charleston Pike
- Purchase of mowing equipment from Century Equipment not to exceed $247,690.35
- Purchase of a Service Body and Hydraulic Crane from Ace Truck Body not to exceed $104,995.00
- Grant application for $681,000.00 from the FY2022 Ohio Transit Partnership Program
City Commission Meeting
The City Commission is meeting to vote on several ordinances including equipment purchases, land leases, and grant applications. The body is also reviewing a settlement for property damage and amendments to existing engineering and consulting agreements.
- Purchase of two stainless steel dump bodies from K.E. Rose Co. not to exceed $183,390.00
- Cropland lease agreement (2021-2025) with Joseph Agle for 74.466 acres at Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport
- Settlement payment of $1,400.00 to Suzanne Binz for property damage at 3586 Kingsgate Court
- Application for $83,508.00 from the ODOT Rides to Community Immunity Grant Program
- Engineering agreement increase of $53,858.09 for the 2022 Miscellaneous Sewer Improvements Project
City Commission Meeting
The City Commission is meeting to consider multiple cropland leases and infrastructure projects. The body will vote on several high-value contracts for paving, water service replacements, and equipment purchases.
- 2021 PI Paving Project contract with A & B Asphalt Corporation not to exceed $2,334,492.18
- 2021 Sidewalk, Curb and Gutter Program contract with A & B Asphalt Corporation not to exceed $943,501.75
- 2021 Miscellaneous Water Service Replacement Project contract with Kinnison Excavating, Inc. not to exceed $1,028,460.00
- Purchase of a tractor and mulching mower from Steinke Tractor Sales, Inc. not to exceed $240,603.00
- Issuance and sale of notes up to $843,600 for the 2021 Sidewalk, Curb and Gutter Program
City Commission Meeting
The City Commission is meeting virtually to consider several first and second readings of ordinances. Key items include multiple cropland lease agreements near the Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport and various municipal equipment and service contracts.
- Cropland lease agreements for Clem Farms LTD, Jeremy and Taylor Renner Farm, Berner Farms, and Clarks Farm Market LLC
- Purchase of a tractor and mulching mower from Steinke Tractor Sales, Inc. not to exceed $240,603.00
- Rezoning of 0.17 acre at 366 Ludlow Avenue from RS-8 to CN-2
- Renewal of parking management agreement with Republic Parking System, LLC up to $220,000.00
- Purchase of eight Ford Police Interceptors not to exceed $306,463.68
City Commission Meeting
The City Commission is meeting to consider several legislative items including zoning amendments for Ludlow Avenue and Limestone Center. The agenda also includes various contracts for city services, equipment purchases, and infrastructure projects.
- Rezoning of 0.17 acre at 366 Ludlow Avenue from RS-8 to CN-2
- Amendment to the Limestone Center Planned Development District at 1600 North Limestone Street
- Purchase of eight 2021 Ford Police Interceptors for up to $306,463.68
- Purchase of five Low Floor Cutaway Buses for up to $1,355,195.00
- Issuance of notes up to $6,971,000 for water and sewer system improvements
Executive Session
The City Commission has a work session and an executive session scheduled for February 2, 2021. The agenda includes discussions regarding the Kroger redevelopment and labor negotiations.
- Kroger redevelopment discussion
- Labor Negotiations Commission meeting
Work Session
The City Commission will hold a work session and an executive session. The agenda includes discussions regarding the Kroger redevelopment and labor negotiations.
- Kroger redevelopment discussion
- Labor Negotiations Commission meeting
City Commission Meeting
The City Commission will meet virtually to discuss several legislative items including infrastructure funding and equipment purchases. Key discussions include a large note issuance for municipal utility and facility upgrades, as well as various contract renewals and emergency ordinances.
- Issuance of notes up to $6,971,000 for water system, sewer system, and City Hall garage improvements
- EMS Priority 1 Training and Equipment Grant of up to $2,945.41
- Purchase of two 2022 HV507 SFA Trucks not to exceed $151,814.98
- Contract for Eastern Pressure District Waterline Upgrade Project up to $7,931,000.00
- Settlement of property damage claim at 1209 Apollo Avenue for $2,402.40
City Commission Meeting
The City Commission is meeting to discuss zoning changes and various city contracts. Key items include a public hearing for a residential rezoning request and several emergency ordinances regarding federal transit grants.
- Public hearing to rezone 4.35 acres at 1315 West High Street from Green Space to Low-Density Multi-Family Residence
- Proposed $50,000 contribution to the Springfield Foundation for the Columbia Street Cemetery Project
- Contract renewal with Dayton Sweeping Service, Inc. not to exceed $165,307.00
- Grant amendment for the purchase of five medium-duty buses and equipment not to exceed $1,324,000.00
- Contract with Republic Services of Ohio Hauling LLC for catch basin debris removal not to exceed $284,152.96