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Lima Advances Waterline and Safety Measures

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 13, 2026

Lima Advances Waterline and Safety Measures

City Council advanced a 24-inch waterline extension, a Utilities Department construction loan, and several fire-safety funding measures on first reading, with each listed vote passing 7-0.

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Briefing

Jul 1, 2026

Council approves two public works contracts

Lima City Council approved contracts with the Shelly Company and Scodeller Construction, Inc., each by a 6–2 vote. The Scodeller project includes street sealing work that one councilor said would cost $52,000 and should be redirected to streets in worse condition.

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Briefing

Jun 30, 2026

Council Supports Two Housing Developments

Council unanimously approved support for funding applications for WAM Timber Ridge Apartments and St. Johns Crossing. Two Public Works contract ordinances failed their second readings 4–2 and were scheduled for a third reading at a July 1 special meeting.

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Briefing

Jun 22, 2026

Council Advances 2027 Tax Budget

Lima City Council passed the 2027 tax budget on first reading by a 7–0 vote. Council also passed a 2026 budget amendment and approved first-reading measures for playground equipment, capital improvements at Schoonover Observatory and Town Square Park, an air-handler replacement, and the sale of 317–319 Harrison Avenue.

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Briefing

Jun 8, 2026

Council Advances Budget and City Projects

Lima City Council passed a 2026 budget amendment and advanced funding authority for the Community Aquatic Park, bus stop improvements, street maintenance, and other city projects. A proposed amendment involving capital funding for a playground at the amphitheater passed its first reading 4-2 and will receive a second reading.

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Briefing

May 18, 2026

Council Advances Cable Road Referendum

Council passed on first reading an ordinance to submit a referendum to Lima voters on November 3, 2026, concerning the purchase or acceptance of donated real property for the Cable Road Improvement Project. The action passed 8-0; council also advanced a 2026 budget amendment and approved first readings for an aquatic park contract, fire equipment disposal, and a cybersecurity grant application.

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Briefing

May 6, 2026

Council Rejects Ordinance Repeal

Council defeated Ordinance 083-26, which would have repealed Ordinance 022-26, by a 0–6 vote. Council also requested the cost of placing the matter on an August special election and November general election ballot, along with timelines for each option.

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Briefing

May 4, 2026

Council Rejects Cable Road Repeal

Lima City Council voted 0-7, with one abstention, against repealing Ordinance 022-26. The ordinance will proceed to a third reading, while residents raised concerns about Cable Road traffic and emergency access to the Sherwood Neighborhood.

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Briefing

Mar 23, 2026

Shared-Living Moratorium Gets Six-Month Extension

Council approved a six-month extension of the moratorium on processing applications, approvals, licenses, or permits for shared-living facilities, passing the ordinance on first reading by an 8–0 vote. Council also approved the 2026 budget amendment and several contracts on first reading, while an amendment to the voluntary early retirement incentive program was sent to a second reading.

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Briefing

Mar 9, 2026

Council Advances Budget and Zoning Changes

Council passed the 2026 budget amendment and a zoning-map change on first reading, both by 8–0 votes. It also approved first-reading legislation to temporarily extend Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area hours on March 14 and to seek bids for Utilities Department janitorial services.

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Briefing

Feb 24, 2026

Cable Road property acquisition approved

Lima City Council voted 5-3 to authorize the mayor to purchase or accept donated real property for the Cable Road Improvement Project. Council also unanimously passed first readings for housing-property transactions, financial software support, building-code enforcement services, and other administrative measures.

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Briefing

Feb 10, 2026

Cable Road Property Acquisition Advances

Council passed Ordinance 022-26 by a 5–3 vote, authorizing the mayor to purchase or accept donated property for the Cable Road Improvement Project. Council also advanced the 2026 budget, sidewalk construction, utility contracts, aquatic park rates, and other measures on first reading.

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Briefing

Feb 3, 2026

Council Advances Two Residential Rezoning Changes

Council voted 8-0 on first reading to rezone the 700 block of Ruth Avenue to Class II Residential and 910 North Shore Drive to Class III Residential. It also adopted an affordable-housing resolution and advanced grant, utility, contract, and labor-related legislation.

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Briefing

Jan 6, 2026

Council Advances Water, Zoning Changes

Lima City Council passed six ordinances on first reading by 7–0 votes, including an emergency water-line repair contract, an alley vacation, and a zoning change at 1802 S. Central Avenue. Council also approved receiving four protective vests for police K-9s and heard that the K-9 unit made about 445 deployments in 2025, leading to approximately 200 arrests and the seizure of 689.08 grams of narcotics.

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Briefing

Dec 16, 2025

Council Advances Budget, Opposes Utility Rate Increase

Council voted 8–0 on first readings for 2026 preliminary appropriations and several 2025 budget adjustments, transfers, and cash advances. It also voted 8–0 to oppose Ohio Power Company’s requested distribution-rate increase, including a proposed $4 monthly increase, and asked the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio to deny it.

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Briefing

Dec 2, 2025

Council Advances Murfin Tax Abatement

Council passed on first reading an enterprise zone agreement for Murfin Inc. that would provide a 75% property tax abatement for 10 years as the company plans a new Commerce Parkway location.

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Briefing

Nov 18, 2025

Council advances utility and service contracts

Lima City Council passed 13 ordinances on first reading by 8-0, including contracts for treatment-plant mechanical repairs, train-sensor ownership transfer, staffing, legal services, and other city operations.

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Briefing

Nov 5, 2025

Council Approves Early Retirement Incentive

Lima City Council approved a voluntary early retirement incentive program on a 7–1 vote, allowing eligible city employees to apply for benefits based on their age, tenure, and distance from retirement.

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Briefing

Nov 4, 2025

Council advances budget and city contracts

Council passed a 2025 annual budget amendment on first reading by a 7–0 vote. It also advanced several contracts and purchases, while tabling the voluntary early retirement incentive program for further discussion and scheduling a special meeting for November 5, 2025.

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Briefing

Oct 20, 2025

Lima advances zoning for youth services

Council passed on first reading a zoning change for 1307 St. Johns Avenue, supporting the creation of coordinated services and a safe after-school location for young people. The change received unanimous 8–0 approval.

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Briefing

Oct 6, 2025

Council advances lead service line replacement

Lima City Council voted 7–0 on first reading to authorize bidding and contracting for Phase 3A replacement of lead service lines. Officials said some temporarily stone-filled trenches may not be paved until after spring, although contractors are being urged to restore streets with asphalt sooner.

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Briefing

Sep 30, 2025

Council Approves Health Benefit Eligibility Change

Council passed Ordinance 202-25 by a 6–1 vote, clarifying eligibility for certain health care benefits provided to parity employees; Councilor Thomas Jones abstained because he could benefit from the ordinance.

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Briefing

Sep 22, 2025

Council Advances Shared-Living Moratorium

Lima City Council passed the first reading of an ordinance establishing a six-month moratorium on applications, approvals, licenses, and permits involving shared-living facilities. The council also advanced sidewalk construction requirements, wastewater treatment measures, 2026 tax rates and levies, and a CRA tax exemption for a new gas station.

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Briefing

Sep 15, 2025

Council Approves Water Sales for Project BOSC

Lima City Council approved, 6-2, an ordinance authorizing contracts to sell water to Project BOSC, a development project in American Township. The agreement guarantees up to 5 million gallons of water per day initially, with a contract maximum of 10 million gallons; city officials said the company will pay the related costs rather than current water customers.

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