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Council approves city property no-trespassing rules

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

May 26, 2026

Council Adopts Next Year’s Budget

The council adopted the City’s fiscal year 2026-27 operating and capital budget by a 6-1 vote, with one councilmember dissenting. It also approved separate health insurance and workers compensation financial plans unanimously, plus a $9,609,485 natural gas infrastructure and safety grant budget.

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Briefing

May 12, 2026

City Advances Myers Street Affordable Housing Sale

The City Council unanimously accepted a $1,500 offer from Cleveland County Habitat for Humanity for four Myers Street parcels and began a 10-day upset bid process, with conditions requiring single-family homes for qualifying low- or moderate-income households.

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Briefing

Apr 30, 2026

City outlines next year's budget priorities

The proposed FY 2026-27 budget would keep the current property tax rate at 48 cents and make no changes to city services. The stated objectives also avoid using fund balance for recurring operating costs.

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Briefing

Apr 23, 2026

Council Approves Finance Role and Appointments

The City Council unanimously appointed the Purchasing Agent as a Deputy Finance Officer who may countersign checks for City bank accounts. Council also unanimously amended the 2026 regular meeting schedule and reaffirmed Redevelopment Commission terms, including Dr. Gregory Grier’s reappointment through September 3, 2030.

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Briefing

Apr 14, 2026

Council approves natural gas safety contract

Council unanimously approved a $972,439 contract with Magnolia River for engineering services tied to a Natural Gas Distribution Infrastructure Safety and Modernization grant. Members also unanimously updated parking and public-gathering rules, while voting 5-2 to authorize an outside investigation into a complaint against Councilmember Scott Neisler.

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Briefing

Apr 2, 2026

Council Initiates Censure Process

The City Council voted 5-2 to initiate a censure process against a member of the governing body, with written allegations due by midweek the following week and an outside attorney potentially investigating them.

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Briefing

Mar 27, 2026

Council Discusses Next-Year Priorities

Council identified water, downtown revitalization and streetscape improvements, and parks and recreation as the three main priority areas for fiscal year 2026-27.

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Briefing

Mar 24, 2026

Council Accepts $9.6 Million Gas Grant

The City Council unanimously accepted a $9,609,485 federal grant for natural gas distribution infrastructure and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement. The grant requires no matching funds and will support repairs without cost to the city.

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Briefing

Mar 10, 2026

Council funds street safety and water upgrades

The council unanimously accepted a $140,000 Safe Streets for All grant and appropriated $35,000 from the general fund for the city’s required share of the $175,000 project. It also unanimously supported applying for a $2.495 million grant to improve the water treatment plant, which could require a future $499,000 local match.

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Briefing

Feb 24, 2026

Council Pauses New Data Center Permits

The City Council voted 5-2 to impose a 182-day moratorium on permits for new data centers, effective February 24, 2026. City staff will research development standards, including setbacks, screening, lighting, and utility impacts, with proposed standards scheduled for a public hearing on August 25, 2026.

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Briefing

Feb 10, 2026

Council Approves Two Rezoning Requests

The City Council unanimously approved two rezoning requests: 186 Gage Road was changed from Suburban Residential to Light Industrial, and 1000 West Gold Street Extension was changed from Auto-Urban Commercial to Mixed Use. Council also authorized demolition of the vacant, severely damaged home at 822 Second Street and gave the owners of 109 Waco Road 60 days to begin repairs before demolition may proceed.

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Briefing

Jan 13, 2026

Council approves city property no-trespassing rules

The City Council voted 5-2 to authorize no-trespassing notices and enforcement on city-owned property, including potential signage at public works, water, wastewater, electric and natural gas facilities. The Council also unanimously approved ordinances involving three unsafe residences, including demolition of two properties and required repairs to another.

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