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Aug 21, 2026

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Council Approves Three City Ordinances

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 20, 2026

Council approves utility contract and accessory-use changes

Council unanimously approved a contract with PowerSecure for the PowerBlock Voltage Conversion Project, authorized the sale of surplus electrical equipment, and adopted changes to accessory-use rules. Several other transportation, zoning, annexation, and land-use measures advanced through first or second readings but were not finally approved.

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Briefing

Jul 6, 2026

Council Advances 2.95-Mill Parks Levy

Council adopted resolutions to place a renewed and increased 2.95-mill parks and recreation tax levy before Bowling Green voters. Members also approved supplemental 2026 appropriations and the estimated 2027 city revenues, with all recorded votes in favor.

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Briefing

Jun 15, 2026

North Main shared-use path moves forward

Council unanimously approved an emergency ordinance authorizing the City to seek bids and enter contracts for a shared-use path on North Main Street from Poe Road to Nims Road. Council also approved Community Development Block Grant program participation and an electric rate stabilization agreement.

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Briefing

Jun 1, 2026

Council Amends Accessory Structure Zoning Rules

Council adopted amended zoning rules allowing patios, decks, pergolas, trellises, rain gardens, swing sets, playhouses and treehouses to bypass standard accessory-structure setbacks, while requiring them to be at least 3 feet from lot lines and outside utility easements. A proposal to add sheds to the exception failed on a 5-2 vote.

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Briefing

May 18, 2026

Short-Term Rental Rules Approved

City Council adopted amended short-term rental regulations, while rejecting a proposed requirement that guests use all available off-street parking before parking on the street by a 5-2 vote. Council also approved a gas-service easement, updated employment policies, and tabled zoning-code changes until a June 1 public hearing.

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Briefing

May 4, 2026

Council Approves Housing Funds and Solar Project

Council unanimously approved a partnership for 2026 Community Housing Impact and Preservation funds and authorized development of a solar generation project. Members also approved supplemental 2026 appropriations and an Ohio Department of Transportation project authorization.

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Briefing

Apr 20, 2026

Council Approves Budget Changes and Road Salt Contract

Council unanimously approved supplemental 2026 appropriations and authorized participation in 2026 road salt contracts. It also adopted an amended Community Reinvestment Area ordinance, approved a water-tower painting agreement, and passed a resolution seeking changes to township lines.

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Briefing

Apr 6, 2026

Council approves Ordinance 9344

Council unanimously approved Ordinance 9344 after a required public hearing, but the minutes do not state the ordinance’s subject. Council also advanced legislation on a solar generation project, Carter Park Water Tower painting, transportation contracts, community reinvestment areas, and township-line changes.

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Briefing

Mar 16, 2026

Council Approves 2026 Appropriation Changes

Council unanimously approved an ordinance supplementing and amending the City of Bowling Green's 2026 appropriations. Council also delayed action on vacating part of Coleman Avenue until a required public hearing on April 6, 2026.

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Briefing

Mar 2, 2026

Council adopts revised RV storage and fines

Council unanimously adopted Ordinance #9339 with revised civil fines and extended the allowed RV storage period in front-yard driveways from 10 to 14 days.

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Briefing

Feb 17, 2026

Council approves budget and transit changes

Council unanimously adopted supplemental and amended appropriations for the 2026 fiscal year and approved an amended Federal Transit Administration Title VI Program. It also authorized agricultural leases of municipal property and the sale of unneeded city vehicles and equipment.

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Briefing

Feb 2, 2026

Council Advances Two Sidewalk Projects

Council unanimously approved agreements and procurement authority for the Wintergarden Sidewalk and Conneaut Sidewalks projects, including design, engineering, right-of-way acquisition and construction services.

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Briefing

Jan 20, 2026

Council Approves Project Development Incentives

Council voted 7-0 to approve agreements authorizing project-development incentives for Town and Country Animal Health Care, LLC through the Bowling Green Community Reinvestment Area east.

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Briefing

Jan 5, 2026

Council Approves Three City Ordinances

Council unanimously adopted three ordinances, authorizing the Utilities Director to contract with Novotx, accepting a deed, and dedicating a perpetual highway easement. All seven council members voted yes on each measure.

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