Water & utilities in Ohio local government
What Ohio city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about water & utilities — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
991 Ohio meetings since 2024 covered water & utilities. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Ohio with the most water & utilities activity
- Knox County, OH (66)
- Toledo, OH (58)
- Cleveland, OH (54)
- Lucas County, OH (44)
- Dayton, OH (43)
- Ashtabula County, OH (30)
- Gahanna, OH (30)
- Huber Heights, OH (29)
- Athens County, OH (29)
- Wadsworth, OH (27)
- Moreland Hills, OH (23)
- Hudson, OH (23)
Latest matching meetings
Board of Drainage and Flood Control to review stormwater ordinances and ditch projects
The Board will receive updates on several flood control and bridge projects. Members will also review ditch maintenance from the Service Department and discuss updates to the Stormwater Ordinance.
Council considers annexing 601.6 acres and declares emergency
The Trenton City Council will vote on two annexation resolutions covering about 601.589 acres in St. Clair and Madison Townships and will declare an emergency. It will also consider a resolution to freeze residential water and sewer rate increases for users under 8,000 gallons per month through Jan. 1, 2032…
Approve $236,154 payment to Crawford Construction for Howard Danville Road Bridge
The Board will vote on five resolutions, including contracts for landfill post‑closure care, school resource officers, a bridge project payment, a utility permit, and an emergency operations plan. It will also approve supplemental appropriations, bill lists, and receive departmental updates.
City Council to authorize workers comp program and storm sewer project
The City Council will consider resolutions to authorize participation in a workers compensation group rating program and to accept a bid for the Whitewood Road Storm Sewer Improvement Project. The body will also discuss a grant application for baseball field rehabilitation and a five-year fire alarm services agreement.
Council to consider $302,012 contract for Whitewood Road storm sewer improvements
The City Council committees will review and recommend approvals for several contracts and resolutions, including a $302,012 contract for the Whitewood Road storm sewer improvement, an $11,744.40 annual fire alarm and sprinkler maintenance agreement, and a $6,187.33 firewall maintenance renewal. Additional items…
Ohio Edison proposes a three-year rate increase for Marion residents
The Public Utilities Committee will review Ohio Edison’s three‑year rate plan. The Legislation Codes and Regulations Committee will consider ordinances to ban the Flock surveillance system, to create a downtown Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area, and to amend council decorum rules. The Finance Committee will discuss…
Board to approve storm sewer repairs and engineering services
The Board of Control will consider awarding contracts for emergency storm sewer repairs on State Route 21 and engineering services for a sanitary sewer extension on Wadsworth Road.
Council to authorize water line easement and Labor Day Festival operations
The Canal Winchester Council will consider resolutions to authorize a water line easement from Meijer for utility work and to permit the Labor Day Festival to operate on city streets and sidewalks.
Council to seek state funding for Hill Rd widening project
The Canal Winchester City Council will consider several resolutions, including authorizing a water line easement from Meijer Stores Limited Partnership, approving the Labor Day Festival Committee to run the annual festival, and allowing contracts for widening US Route 33. The council will also conduct a first reading…
Civil Service Commission reviews new hires and a testing exemption request
The commission is meeting to approve June 2026 minutes and review personnel updates. The body will consider a request for a testing exemption for specific engineering positions.
Board will consider a policy rewrite on landlord/tenant issues
The Citizens Water and Sewer Advisory Board will approve minutes from the May 18 meeting, hear a report from Veolia Water, and consider requests for credit from two customers. The board will also present to the city council on August 10 and vote on a rewrite of the landlord/tenant policy. A new member will be sworn in…
Council considers wastewater loan and tobacco sale penalties
Ashtabula City Council will vote on contracts for tree removal and the disposal of obsolete vehicles. The body is also discussing a loan agreement for wastewater facilities and updates to ordinances regarding tobacco sales to persons under 21.
Council to adopt new water utility rates for 2026‑2031
The Fairport Harbor Village Council will consider and vote on several ordinances and resolutions at its July 21 regular meeting. Items include adopting water rates for 2026‑2031, amending the code for electric and gas‑powered bicycles, assessing electric street lighting upgrades, and reviewing a shade‑tree assessment…
Village to receive $366,400 for High Street streetscape project
The Administrator’s Report updates Council on upcoming projects, funding awards, and ongoing work. It notes state capital and EPA funding for Orchard Street Park improvements, a $366,400 award for the 200‑block High Street streetscape with a $55,000 local match, and signed contracts for New Fourth Street storm and…
Council considers annexation of 94.28 acres for Wall Road Development
City Council is reviewing a resolution to provide municipal services to 94.2835 acres of land proposed for annexation from Wadsworth Township. The resolution outlines the requirements for utility extensions and zoning buffers if the land is annexed.
Cleveland City Council considers moratorium on data center permits
The Committee of the Whole is reviewing several emergency ordinances and resolutions. Key items include a proposed moratorium on data center permits and the appropriation of property for a new fire station.
City adopts 2027 tax budget and declares emergency
The Twinsburg City Council will vote on Ordinance 2026-084, which adopts the city’s tax budget for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2027, and declares an emergency. The council will also consider several other ordinances and a resolution covering code amendments, a rezoning request, bridge easements, and a…
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.
Award contract for University Parks Trail; approve 2027 road plans
The Board will consider awarding a contract to Geo Gradel Company for the University Parks Trail (Silica Road to Centennial Road) and approve plans for 2027 roadway improvement projects. Other actions include authorizing solicitation of bids for 2027 engineering materials and roadside mowing, accepting new sanitary…
Board to approve $272,457.30 road safety contract for Danville Amity Road
The Knox County Board of Commissioners will consider several approvals, including letters of recognition for four Mount Vernon students, two utility permits for Ohio Cumberland Gas, and a $272,457.30 bid award to Small’s Asphalt Paving for Phase III safety improvements on Danville Amity Road (CR 14). The meeting also…
Hudson City Council to consider six-month freeze on new data center applications
City Council will discuss a resolution to pause new data center applications for six months to develop zoning and business regulations. The body is also considering a ballot question for a natural gas aggregation program and a lease for a new cell tower.
Board of Control considers water studies and construction project adjustments
The Board is reviewing several contract amendments, change orders, and a new professional services agreement. These items involve water utility rate studies, city hall maintenance, and various construction close-outs.
North Canton considers joining NOPEC natural gas aggregation program
City Council is holding a public hearing to discuss two ordinances regarding a natural gas aggregation program. The proposals would allow the city to partner with the Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council (NOPEC) to provide opt-in and opt-out group purchasing options for residents and businesses.
City Council to vote on NOPEC natural gas program
The North Canton City Council will hold a public hearing on July 13, 2026, to discuss two ordinances authorizing the city to join the Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council (NOPEC) for a natural gas aggregation program. The measures aim to establish an opt-out and opt-in program to potentially lower gas rates for…
Marion City Council discusses zoning, e-bikes, and municipal budgets
The City Council will consider several ordinances including a rezoning for 245 Saint James Street and amendments to the traffic code regarding e-bikes. The agenda also includes resolutions for water pollution control loans, tax budgets, and YMCA scholarship appropriations.
Beavercreek Council discusses speed limits, sidewalk assessments, and utility audits
The City Council reviewed a proposal to reduce the speed limit on Shakertown Road to 35 mph. They also moved toward second readings for ordinances regarding sidewalk repair assessments and an agreement for a utility billing audit.
Environmental Advisory Board to discuss water, waste, and sustainability updates
The Environmental Advisory Board will meet to review staff updates, committee reports, and citizen concerns, including a restoration update from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.
Commissioners will approve a $1.136 million contract for the County Water/Wastewater Office.
The Board of Commissioners will vote on the Knox County fiscal mid‑year budget for 2026. It will consider approvals for a salt‑brine permit for B & J Drilling at 13911 Millersburg Road, a behavioral‑health coordinator support agreement for the county jail, and a $1,136,000 construction contract with Shrock Premier…
Council to receive update on Lynnfield/Lomond sewer project
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the Lynnfield/Lomond SSO update. Public Works officials will provide the briefing.
City to close out sewer cleaning project with two cost reductions
The Board of Control is reviewing two ordinances to finalize the Large Diameter Sanitary Sewer Cleaning & Televising 2025 Project. Both items involve cost reductions to close out existing contracts.
Council to set five‑year water and sewer rates and approve property exchange
The North Canton City Council will vote on several ordinances, including a third‑reading of Ordinance 24‑2026 to establish water and sewer rates for the 2027‑2031 billing cycles. It will also consider Ordinance 25‑2026, a third‑reading authorizing a real‑estate exchange with the North Canton City School District…
Council considers 2027 tax budget, $300K+ in infrastructure contracts
Council will discuss the 2027 tax budget, which sets the financial plan for the next fiscal year. They are also considering ordinances to approve several infrastructure contracts, including roofing, culvert repairs, and pavement work, along with wage rates for seasonal employees and a union agreement with EMTs and…
Norton Board of Control to approve over $270k in infrastructure repairs
The Board of Control is reviewing several contracts for emergency storm pipe repairs on State Route 21 and facility maintenance. The meeting includes approvals for roofing work at the Administration/Police Building and street paving services.
Council to vote on city hall flood repair contract
Bay Village City Council is holding a special meeting to take action on several ordinances and resolutions, including a contract for city hall flood remediation, watermain replacement, road paving, and a fleet lease. Also up for approval are donations to city funds and a grant application for a park trail project. The…
Council considers water main replacements and a moratorium on multi-family housing
The council will vote on funding for the Eppington water main replacement and road resurfacing on Turner Road. They are also considering an extended moratorium on new multi-family residential development through 2026.
Fairport Harbor Council to hold public hearing on 2027 Tax Budget
The Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the 2027 Tax Budget. Other agenda items include authorizations for stormwater management, shade tree assessments, and federal grant participation.
Council to consider transferring former Skyway Plaza site for redevelopment
The Fairborn City Council will hold a public hearing on codified ordinances, consider first readings of ordinances authorizing a public utility easement and transferring the former Skyway Plaza property (1104 Kauffman Avenue) to the Fairborn Development Corporation, and vote on resolutions to launch a drone as first…
Board to discuss water supply projects and Knox Box request
The Source Water Protection Fund Board will receive a trust summary report and a quarterly report from CityWide. Key projects include a Knox Box request from the Dayton Fire Department, the Triad Extension water supply project, and a sanitary liner project on Wright Way.
Committee reviews wastewater treatment plant expansion and other service projects
The Sunbury Services Committee will discuss follow‑up on eBike legislation and the timing and outreach for the realignment of Cheshire Road. It will receive updates on pavement repair on Golf Course Road, street improvements, JR Smith Park upgrades, and the result of the QBS selection for the Columbus Street Corridor…
Commissioners to consider $285K school mapping agreement and $2.8M road tax budget addition
The Mahoning County Board of Commissioners will vote on several agreements, including a $285,000 sole-source contract with Critical Response Group for mapping schools, and a $2.8 million budget addition for road tax administration. Other actions include a $265,000 award for Meander WWTP clarifier equipment and…