Fairfield County public meetings in 2024

City Council

City Council will hold public hearings regarding the 2025 Operating Budget and a rezoning request for Jungle Jim's. The body will also consider several ordinances related to economic development, infrastructure grants, and public safety agreements.

• Public hearing for the 2025 Operating Budget
• Joint Public Hearing for Jungle Jim's Rezoning
• Job Creation Incentive Grant agreement with Schneider Electric USA, Inc. on Union Centre Boulevard
• ODOT and ODOD grants for Seward Road railroad crossing improvements
• Contract with Insight Pipe Contracting, LLC for 2024 Storm Sewer Lining totaling $133,596

City Council unanimously approved the 2025 operating budget of $98,959,789 and a Job Creation Incentive Grant agreement with Schneider Electric, which plans a $25M investment and 100 new jobs. Council also approved several other ordinances, including grants for Seward Road improvements, a Wawa utility easement, mutual police aid, firefighter PPE, storm sewer lining, and vacation policy changes. All votes were 7-0.

• Approved 2025 operating budget of $98,959,789 (7-0)
• Approved Schneider Electric Job Creation Incentive Grant agreement (7-0)
• Approved ODOT/ODOD grants for Seward Road railroad crossing improvements (7-0)
• Approved utility easement for Wawa redevelopment at Dixie Highway & Symmes Road (7-0)
• Approved mutual police aid agreement with Forest Park and Springdale (7-0)
• Approved firefighter PPE grant application for ~$280,000 (7-0)
• Approved $133,596 storm sewer lining contract with Insight Pipe Contracting (7-0)
• Approved vacation policy change to permanent accrual (7-0)

City Council

City Council will hold public hearings regarding the 2025 Operating Budget and the Jungle Jim's rezoning. The body is also considering several ordinances related to economic development grants, infrastructure improvements, and public safety agreements.

• Public hearing for the 2025 Operating Budget
• Joint Public Hearing for Jungle Jim's Rezoning
• Job Creation Incentive Grant agreement with Schneider Electric USA, Inc. on Union Centre Boulevard
• ODOT and ODOD grants for Seward Road railroad crossing improvements
• Contract with Insight Pipe Contracting, LLC for 2024 Storm Sewer Lining ($133,596)

City Council unanimously approved the 2025 operating budget of $98,959,789 in expenditures and $112,898,475 in estimated revenues. Council also approved a Job Creation Incentive agreement with Schneider Electric, which plans a $25 million investment and 100 new jobs at its Union Centre Boulevard facility. Several other ordinances were passed, including grants for Seward Road improvements, a Wawa utility easement, mutual police aid, firefighter PPE, storm sewer lining, and vacation policy changes. The Jungle Jim's rezoning was heard but not voted on, pending Planning Commission recommendation.

• Approved 2025 operating budget of $98.96M expenditures / $112.9M revenues (7-0)
• Approved Schneider Electric Job Creation Incentive agreement for $25M investment, 100 new jobs (7-0)
• Approved $450K in state grants for Seward Road railroad crossing improvements (7-0)
• Approved utility easement agreement for Wawa redevelopment at Dixie Hwy & Symmes Rd (7-0)
• Approved mutual police aid agreement with Forest Park and Springdale (7-0)
• Approved firefighter PPE grant application for ~$280K (7-0)
• Approved $133,596 storm sewer lining contract with Insight Pipe Contracting (7-0)
• Approved vacation policy change to permanent accrual (7-0)

City Council

City Council is voting on a grant to establish a public art fund for murals and sculptures in the Town Center. The body is also reviewing zoning changes for the Whispering Hill Planned Unit Development and various appropriations for parks and utilities.

• $75,000 grant to Fairfield Community Foundation for a public art fund and two Town Center murals
• Concept plan for the Whispering Hill Planned Unit Development zoning map amendment
• $50,000 for drainage work at South Trace
• Appropriations for UV disinfection equipment ($35,500) and park improvements ($32,910)
• Adoption of the Ohio Department of Health model Emergency Action Plan for AEDs

City Council

City Council will review several development agreements, including property tax incentives and permit fee waivers for Pacific Manufacturing. The body is also discussing a public art fund and various infrastructure appropriations for parks and municipal buildings.

• Tax incentives and building permit fee waivers over $50,000 for Pacific Manufacturing at 550 Quality Boulevard
• $75,000 grant to the Fairfield Community Foundation for a public art fund and murals
• Public hearing and concept plan for the Whispering Hill Planned Unit Development
• $556,274 appropriation for the Municipal Building Upgrade Project
• Grant application for the River Road West Multi-Use Trail

City Council

City Council will discuss the 2025 Operating Budget and vote on several ordinances regarding infrastructure, public safety equipment, and economic development. Key items include property tax incentives for a new facility and grants for road improvements.

• Property tax incentives for Hit Promotional Products, Inc., Profill Fulfillment, LLC, and Fairfield Corporate Center I, LLC at Seward and Tylersville Roads
• Grant for improvements to Seward Road from ODOT and ODOD
• $75,000 grant to the Fairfield Community Foundation for a public art fund and two murals in the Town Center
• Purchase of six powered cot systems and five powered stair chairs for EMS units
• Appropriations including $540,100 for concrete curb and sidewalk program and $350,000 for medical cots and stair chairs

City Council

City Council will consider several ordinances including a new planning and zoning fee schedule and a collective bargaining agreement for the International Union of Operating Engineers Local #20. The body will also review contracts for cybersecurity and legal representation.

• Contract with Rossman Enterprises Inc. dba MagneGrip for firehouse vehicle exhaust systems ($235,000)
• Issuance of $59,179.88 in bonds for sidewalk repair
• Collective bargaining agreement with International Union of Operating Engineers Local #20 (March 1, 2023 - February 28, 2026)
• Adoption of a Planning and Zoning Fee Schedule
• Professional services contract with Secure Cyber Defense, LLC

City Council

City Council will vote on several ordinances including a grant for the Fairfield Helping Neighbors Fund and a contract for road salt. The body is also reviewing employee salary updates and various infrastructure projects. Other items include building permit fee waivers and equipment purchases for public safety.

• Grant of $60,000 to the Fairfield Helping Neighbors Fund for exterior home repairs
• Appropriation of $238,860 for Wastewater Plant roof replacement
• Contract for purchase of road salt from Morton Salt, Inc.
• Waiver of building permit fees for C&T Design and Equipment at 4025 Port Union Road
• Contract with Stryker Medical for six replacement Cardiac Monitor/Defibrillators

City Council

City Council is considering zoning provisions for marijuana cultivation and dispensaries, including a limit of one business location. The body will also vote on the adoption of the "Fairfield Sustains" sustainability plan and various infrastructure contracts.

• Zoning ordinance to limit the city to one Adult Use and Medical Dispensary location
• Contract for Gray Road Water Main Replacement Project with Rack & Ballauer Excavating, Inc. ($1,910,000)
• Contract with Savvik Buying Group for six replacement Cardiac Monitor/Defibrillators ($365,000)
• Adoption of the "Fairfield Sustains" sustainability plan dated June 27, 2024
• Ordinance to levy special assessments for sidewalk and apron repairs

City Council approved an ordinance amending the zoning code to permit marijuana cultivation, processing, testing labs, and dispensaries, with a limit of one adult-use and medical dispensary location in the city. The council also adopted the 'Fairfield Sustains' sustainability plan, approved a resolution accepting the Ward Boundary Review Commission's recommendation to make no changes to ward boundaries, and approved multiple contracts and appropriations. All votes were unanimous (6-0) with Councilmember Besl excused.

• Adopted Ordinance 98-24 permitting marijuana businesses with one dispensary limit (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 99-24 approving 'Fairfield Sustains' sustainability plan (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 11-24 accepting no changes to ward boundaries (6-0)
• Approved Simple Motions 14-24 and 15-24 to not request hearings on two Wawa liquor permits (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 100-24 authorizing Norfolk & Southern Safety-First Grant application (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 101-24 contracting with Savvik Buying Group for six cardiac monitors (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 102-24 contracting $1,910,000 for Gray Road Water Main Replacement (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinances 104-24 through 108-24 for sidewalk assessments, salaries, and appropriations (6-0)

City Council

City Council will hold joint public hearings regarding QuikTrip re-zoning and marijuana zoning code amendments. The body is also considering several infrastructure contracts and appropriations for water treatment and road projects.

• Public hearings for QuikTrip re-zoning and marijuana zoning code amendments
• Proposed $2,300,000 appropriation for Water Treatment Plant system improvements
• Proposed $600,000 contract with Mt. Pleasant Blacktopping Company, Inc. for South Trace Cart Path Resurfacing
• Proposed ordinance to limit Adult Use and Medical Dispensaries to one location in the city
• Proposed appropriation of $51,250 for solar field project engineering

City Council

The council will review ordinances regarding marijuana business zoning and the 2025 tax budget. Agenda items include contracts for road improvements, a new ambulance purchase, and park security upgrades. A public hearing is also scheduled for the Wawa Planned Unit Development.

• Ordinance establishing zoning for marijuana cultivation, processing, and dispensaries
• Resolution to approve terms of the National Opioid Settlement Agreement with Kroger Co.
• $1,700,000 appropriation for Tylersville and Seward roundabout construction
• Contract for Parks security and camera upgrades with Digital Visions
• Public hearing regarding the Wawa Planned Unit Development

City Council

Fairfield City Council will consider the first reading of an ordinance for the Wawa Planned Unit Development. The council will also review contracts and appropriations for engineering at Lower Harbin Park and the Pleasant Avenue Multiuse Trail. Additionally, the meeting includes an oath of office ceremony for Fire Department personnel.

• Ordinance for Wawa Planned Unit Development concept and final plan
• Contract with Von Euw Tetrault for Lower Harbin Park Area engineering
• Contract with Choice One Engineering for Pleasant Avenue Multiuse Trail design
• $135,000 appropriation for Lower Harbin Park engineering
• $440,000 appropriation for Pleasant Avenue Multiuse Trail engineering

City Council

City Council will discuss a development plan for senior living on River Road and vote on several equipment purchases and infrastructure projects. The meeting includes a presentation on the 2025-2040 Solid Waste Management Plan and votes on electric service agreements.

• Development plan for Optimized Senior Living on 5.6 acres at 6131 and 6151 River Road
• Conveyance of properties at 5110 and 5139 Pleasant Avenue to the Community Improvement Corporation of Fairfield
• Electric service agreements with IGS Energy for municipal facilities and the Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Contract with Neyra Paving for a sidewalk on the west side of Route 4 between Camelot and Nilles for $250,300
• Appropriations for a Freightliner truck cab and chassis ($110,000) and outfitting ($150,000)

City Council

City Council will review a development plan for senior living on River Road and authorize several grant applications for fire training. The body is also deciding on a contract for robotic sanitary sewer inspections and various budget appropriations for city maintenance.

• Development plan for Optimized Senior Living PUD on 5.6 acres at 6131 and 6151 River Road
• Contract with RedZone Robotics for robotic inspection of large diameter sanitary sewers ($435,000)
• FEMA and Firehouse Subs grant applications for virtual reality fire extinguisher training systems
• Appropriations for golf maintenance equipment, including a Cushman Truckster XD Kubota ($54,402)
• Appropriations for Community Arts Center carpet and hardwood resurfacing ($41,794)

City Council

The Fairfield City Council is scheduled to adopt the new Planning and Zoning Code, replacing the 1984 regulations. The body will also approve several contracts for public works and safety, including a SAFER grant for nine new firefighters and street sweeping services. Additionally, the council will vote on budget amendments totaling over $900,000 for engineering and HVAC projects.

• Adoption of the new City of Fairfield Planning and Zoning Code, repealing Chapters 1101-1199 of Ordinance No. 166-84
• Approval of a contract with Oberson's Nursery & Landscapes, LLC for 2024-2026 Street Sweeping Services
• Authorization of a SAFER Grant with FEMA to fund nine new firefighters
• Budget amendment appropriating $93,000 for Ross Rd/Woodridge Blvd Engineering and $825,000 for Justice Center HVAC replacement
• First reading of an ordinance extending the moratorium on vape store permits

City Council

The Fairfield City Council is scheduled to adopt a new Planning and Zoning Code, replacing existing regulations, and approve a $4,800,000 contract for the South Gilmore Road project. The meeting includes public hearings on zoning district changes and the adoption of the 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Program. Additional items include amendments to the city budget for various infrastructure and administrative costs.

• Adoption of the new City of Fairfield Planning and Zoning Code, repealing Chapters 1101 through 1199
• Approval of a $4,800,000 contract with John R. Jurgensen Co. for the South Gilmore Road Project
• Adoption of the 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Program
• Public hearings on zoning changes for Service Transition/Industrial and Downtown Districts
• Budget amendments including $136,343 for Fire Facilities repairs and $100,000 for the 2024 Annual Drainage Program

City Council

City Council is considering a comprehensive update to the city's Planning and Zoning Code. The body is also reviewing several infrastructure contracts and appropriation requests for road and park improvements.

• Joint Public Hearing regarding Planning & Zoning Code Update
• Contractual appropriations: $2.3 million for Street Resurfacing, $1.41 million for Concrete Curb and Sidewalk Program
• Contract for Waterworks Park Playing Courts project with Prodigy Building Solutions, LLC ($400,000 appropriation)
• Contract for final Marsh Park Master Plan with Designing Local, Toole Design and Burgess & Niple
• Liquor permit application hearing request for Dixie Food Mart at 4825 Dixie Highway

City Council

The Fairfield City Council will hold a regular meeting with several first-readings of ordinances, including a major overhaul of the Planning and Zoning Code, a contract for the Marsh Park Master Plan, an electric aggregation agreement with Dynegy, and a joint road paving project on John Gray Road. The council will also vote on appropriations for various infrastructure projects and consider a resolution for sidewalk repairs.

• Ordinance to repeal and replace the City's Planning and Zoning Code (Chapters 1101-1199)
• Ordinance to authorize electric aggregation agreement with Dynegy Energy Services (rate at or below insert rate/kwh, up to 13 months)
• Ordinance to authorize joint construction agreement with Hamilton County for John Gray Road Paving Improvements
• Appropriations: $90,000 for Marsh Park Master Plan, $49,800 for fire hydrant re-coating, $57,000 for wastewater grinder, $69,880 for water well rehab, $17,500 for pump rehab, $45,000 for fire hydrants
• Resolution declaring necessity of sidewalk repairs (third reading)

City Council

The Fairfield City Council will consider several resolutions and ordinances, including a sidewalk repair resolution, appointments to joint economic development district boards, a contract with the Chamber of Commerce, and grant applications for outdoor warning sirens and EV charging stations. They will also vote on amendments to the 2024 budget appropriations for various projects and services.

• Resolution declaring necessity of repairing sidewalks (including aprons) - second reading
• Appoint Nathaniel Kaelin to Fairfield Township and West Chester JEDD boards
• Authorize two-year contract with Fairfield Chamber of Commerce
• Apply for Hazard Mitigation Grant for Outdoor Warning Siren System
• Approve budget amendments: $69,235 for landscape maintenance, $317,164 for Public Works projects, $50,765 for grounds/landscaping, etc.

City Council

The Fairfield City Council is holding its regular meeting on January 8, 2024, with several items for discussion and possible action. Key items include ordinances to amend the 2024 budget, an intergovernmental agreement for the Symmes Road Railroad Crossing Elimination project, and a sidewalk repair resolution. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and citizen comments.

• Ordinance to dedicate an easement to Duke Energy for Harbin Park Playground and Splash Pad Electric Relocation (emergency)
• Resolution declaring necessity of repairing sidewalks (including aprons)
• Ordinance authorizing Intergovernmental Agreement with Butler County TID for Symmes Road Railroad Crossing Elimination Project ($750,000 appropriation)
• Ordinance amending 2024 appropriations: $65,000 for concrete/asphalt repair, $330,000 for Public Utilities contingency
• Ordinance amending 2024 appropriations: $100,000 for Annual Drainage Program, $20,000 for Wastewater electrical, $20,000 for Water electrical