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Aug 21, 2026

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Council Elects Leadership and Makes Appointments

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Briefing

Jun 1, 2026

Council Approves Mobility Grant Application

Council unanimously approved an ordinance authorizing an application for Enhanced Mobility for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities program funds. The approval allows the city to seek the grant but does not confirm that funding will be awarded.

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Briefing

May 18, 2026

Council Approves Lodging Tax and Townhome Financing

Council unanimously adopted an ordinance expanding the lodging excise tax to short-term rentals and another creating tax increment financing districts for the Front Street Townhomes project.

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Briefing

May 4, 2026

Council authorizes West Bridge slope repair

Council unanimously authorized bidding and contracting for the West Bridge Street slope repair project and approved street-lighting improvements that may be funded through assessments. Members also approved naming the roadway near Mucklo Park and Coe Lake Park Veterans Parkway.

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Briefing

Apr 20, 2026

Short-Term Rental Rules Approved

Berea City Council unanimously adopted new regulations for short-term residential rentals and replaced the city’s residential rental property permit chapter. Council also approved a resolution seeking certification of a 4.1-mill tax renewal levy and adopted updated bicycle and motorcycle regulations.

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Briefing

Apr 6, 2026

Council Cancels Upcoming Work Session

Council unanimously canceled the April 13, 2026, work session. The available minutes excerpt does not record final action on listed measures involving short-term rentals, rental permits, tax matters, roadway projects, grants, or street lighting.

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Briefing

Mar 16, 2026

Council approves 2026 budget and grant

Council unanimously approved the 2026 appropriations ordinance, covering more than $12 million in capital projects in addition to Police Station renovations. The plan includes no new borrowing, continued debt repayment, a projected increase in cash reserves to $5 million by year-end, and a 3% pay increase for union employees. Council also approved acceptance of $45,016 in 2026 Energized Community Grant funds.

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Briefing

Mar 2, 2026

Bagley Road Project Gets $1.8 Million Grant

Berea was awarded an additional $1.8 million Ohio Public Works Commission grant for the Bagley Road resurfacing project from Lindbergh to Beech, potentially covering most or all project costs depending on bids. Council also unanimously approved a sewer-services contract and created a municipal Records Commission chapter.

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Briefing

Feb 17, 2026

Council Reviews Sewer, Records, Grant, and Budget Measures

No ordinances were enacted. Sewer-maintenance and records-commission measures remained on second reading, while proposed energy-grant, business-development, and 2026 budget measures received first readings.

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Briefing

Feb 2, 2026

Council Approves Marketing of 280 Kempton Drive

Council unanimously authorized the mayor to list 280 Kempton Drive for sale, with a later purchase agreement subject to Board of Control approval. Officials said the property needs about $30,000 in work, including removal of an unlawful apartment attached to the garage, but is expected to sell for more than that cost.

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Briefing

Jan 26, 2026

Council Authorizes Merrimak Drive Reconstruction

Council unanimously approved advertising for bids and entering contracts for a full Merrimak Drive repair from Crossbrook Drive to Lapaz Boulevard.

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Briefing

Jan 5, 2026

Council Supports 2026 MLK Anniversary Celebration

Council unanimously approved a resolution supporting Berea’s 2026 celebration of the anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birth. Members also canceled the January 12 work session and January 20 regular meeting.

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Briefing

Jan 4, 2026

Council Elects Leadership and Makes Appointments

Council elected Chris McManis president pro tempore by a 6-0 vote and approved Alycia Esson as clerk of council with all ayes and no nays. The president of council also assigned members to council committees and several outside boards and commissions.

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