Marion City Council considers grants, budget; committees to review tax levy, zoning
The Marion City Council reviewed a slate of ordinances on June 22, including grant applications for the police department and a scholarship donation, but did not take final votes. The session was an agenda-only meeting; minutes have not yet been published.
Grants and appropriations under consideration
The council considered five ordinances:
- **Ordinance 2026-057** – Donation for YMCA Rec Center scholarships.
- **Ordinance 2026-058** – NatureWorks Grant via the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
- **Ordinance 2026-059** – COPS hiring program grant from the U.S. Department of Justice.
- **Ordinance 2026-060** – Appropriations for the Commercial Building Code Department.
- **Ordinance 2026-061** – Appropriations for the SCMR Fund.
No votes were recorded. The ordinances remain pending until a future council meeting.
Upcoming committee meetings
On Monday, July 6, four city council committees will meet to discuss economic development, zoning changes, and the 2027 tax budget. The following items are on the agendas:
- **Rezoning of 245 St. James Street** from R-2 (Residential) to R-3 (Multi-Family District).
- **Community Reinvestment Area agreement with Ares Sportswear** at 645 Bellefontaine Avenue.
- **Adoption of the city tax budget** for the year ending December 31, 2027.
- **Proposed regulations for e-bikes, scooters, and small vehicles**.
- **Annexation of 0.558 acres** south of the city on Marion Marysville Road.
Committees will also review the status of several years of city audits.
Coming up
The committee meetings are scheduled for Monday, July 6. No date has been announced for the next regular City Council session. Residents can find agendas and minutes on the city’s website.
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