Springfield, OH

Executive Session: Personnel Retirement and Personnel Employment

The City Commission of Springfield, Ohio, will convene in executive session on August 25, 2026, at 6:45 PM. The agenda consists solely of procedural motions to enter and leave the closed session regarding personnel retirement and employment. No specific decisions, dollar amounts, or public items are listed in the provided text.

• Executive session on Personnel Retirement and Personnel Employment
• Motion to go into executive session
• Motion to adjourn executive session

City Commission Regular Meeting

The Springfield City Commission will consider first-reading ordinances on water and sewer service charges, a biosolids contract, and a brownfield remediation grant, plus second-reading items on zoning, tax incentives, and various service contracts. They will also vote on resolutions and emergency ordinances, including waterline project changes and an FAA airport grant.

• First reading: water/sewer rate changes (Ordinance 195-26)
• Biosolids contract with Synagro Central, LLC up to $135,000
• Brownfield grant for 827 Dibert Avenue up to $541,100
• Trash pickup contract with Rumpke up to $110,143.19
• Emergency: Miracle Mile waterline change order +$17,349.68

Public Comment Period

This is a procedural meeting with no action items. The Springfield, Ohio City Commission will convene solely to hear comments from the audience and commissioners before adjourning.

• Public comment period for residents
• Comments from commissioners
• No ordinances, contracts, or resolutions on the agenda

Work Session - Joint City/County Meeting

The Springfield City Commission and Clark County Commission are holding a joint work session. The main item is a slide presentation by Sheriff Chris Clark, followed by questions and comments from both commissions and public comments. The meeting is scheduled to close at 8 PM.

• Joint work session between Springfield City Commission and Clark County Commission
• Slide presentation by Sheriff Chris Clark
• Public comments period

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Springfield Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a regular meeting to consider two zoning cases: Case #26-A-23 at 3122 Nantucket St and Case 26-A-25 at 501 N Wittenberg Ave. The board will also approve minutes from previous meetings and take public comments.

• Case #26-A-23: 3122 Nantucket St
• Case 26-A-25: 501 N Wittenberg Ave
• Approval of July and June minutes
• Swearing in of witnesses

City Commission Regular Meeting

The Springfield City Commission will hold its regular meeting on August 11, 2026, with a full agenda of first and second reading ordinances, resolutions, and emergency ordinances. Key items include zoning code amendments, modifications to the residential rehabilitation tax exemption, new fee structures for Community Reinvestment Area applications, and several contracts for trash pickup, nuisance abatement, and weed cutting. The Commission will also consider a grant application for road work and a resolution supporting a brownfield remediation application.

• Zoning code amendment (Ordinance 182-26) to amend Part Eleven of the Codified Ordinances
• Modify residential rehabilitation tax exemption in Springfield Revitalization Community Reinvestment Area (Ordinance 174-26)
• Establish fee structure for Community Reinvestment Area applications and monitoring (Ordinance 175-26)
• Contract with Rumpke of Ohio for trash pickup at city facilities, up to $110,143.19 over 3 years (Ordinance 183-26)
• Grant application to Ohio Public Works Commission for up to $522,368 for CLA SR41-14.86 (Ordinance 188-26)

The City Commission approved several ordinances and resolutions, including the renewal of the Flock license plate reader agreement, amendments to weed-cutting contracts, and emergency change orders for paving and sidewalk projects. The Commission also adopted a resolution supporting a Brownfield Remediation Program application and consented to a Board of Zoning Appeals reappointment. A motion to accept a Fact Finder's recommendations in a State Employment Relations Board case was defeated unanimously.

• Approved Flock Group ALPR services agreement renewal up to $114,000 (5-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 1 to Four Corner Property Management weed cutting contract, increasing total to $90,000 (5-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 1 to Mike's Lawn & More weed cutting contract, increasing total to $90,000 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 190-26 supporting Brownfield Remediation Program application for Kenton and Burt Street properties (5-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 for N. Murray St. Paving project, decreasing contract to $457,018.16 (5-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 3 for 2025 Sidewalk, Curb and Gutter Program, decreasing contract to $1,283,181.91 (5-0)
• Approved MARCS radio communication purchase order increase to $32,340 (5-0)
• Defeated motion to accept Fact Finder recommendations in SERB Case No. 2025-MED-09-0882 (0-5)

Public Comment Period

The Springfield City Commission is meeting solely for a public comment period, with no action items on the agenda. The meeting includes call to order, roll call, audience comments, commissioner comments, and adjournment.

• Public comment period for residents
• No ordinances, contracts, or other action items listed

The City Commission held a public comment period on August 11, 2026, during which residents raised concerns about the ongoing City Manager investigation, Flock camera privacy, immigration enforcement, homelessness, and other issues. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was adjourned with a unanimous vote.

• Adjourned public comment period (5-0)

Work Session - Tremont Barrel Fill Update

The City Commission is holding a work session to receive an update on the Tremont Barrel Fill cleanup, presented by representatives from the U.S. EPA, De Maximus, Inc., GHD Consultants, and the Ohio EPA. The meeting is informational only, with no votes or decisions scheduled.

• Update on Tremont Barrel Fill cleanup
• Presentations by U.S. EPA, De Maximus, Inc., GHD Consultants, and Ohio EPA
• Live stream on YouTube.com/GATVSpringfield5

The City Commission received an update on the Tremont Barrel Fill site. The project has progressed to a conditionally approved 95% remedial design, with a draft 100% design submitted. The EPA approved a request to begin non-intrusive site preparation before final design approval, potentially starting mid-September, with drum removal possible as early as December if final approval is received. No formal decisions were made; the session was informational.

• EPA approved request to begin non-intrusive site preparation before final design approval
• Site preparation may begin as early as mid-September
• Drum removal could begin as early as December if final EPA approval received
• Two rounds of baseline environmental sampling completed; no significant changes observed

Executive Session: Personnel Complaint, Personnel Retirement, and Labor Negotiations

The City Commission will meet in executive session to discuss a personnel complaint presented by Acting City Manager Jason Via and Law Director Jill Allen. The agenda is limited to procedural items for the closed session, with no public decisions or discussions listed.

• Executive session on personnel complaint
• Presented by Acting City Manager Jason Via and Law Director Jill Allen

The City Commission met in a special executive session to discuss a personnel complaint, a personnel retirement, and labor negotiations. No substantive decisions were made during the public portion of the meeting; the only actions were unanimous votes to enter and exit the executive session and to adjourn.

• Entered executive session on personnel complaint, retirement, and labor negotiations (5-0)
• Adjourned executive session (5-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:42 p.m. (5-0)

Historic Landmarks Commission

The Historic Landmarks Commission is meeting to review two property cases: Case #26-09 at 725 S Fountain Ave and Case #26-02 at 404 E McCreight Ave. The agenda includes approval of minutes, board and staff comments, and adjournment. No decisions are listed on the agenda; the cases are listed as discussion items.

• Case #26-09: 725 S Fountain Ave
• Case #26-02: 404 E McCreight Ave
• Approval of July and signed June minutes

City Planning Board

The Springfield City Planning Board is meeting to discuss Case #26-SUB-02, a subdivision request for 3641 Middle Urbana Rd. The agenda includes approval of minutes and board/staff comments, but the main item is this discussion.

• Case #26-SUB-02: subdivision discussion at 3641 Middle Urbana Rd

Work Session: CRA Expansion

This is a work session where the City Commission will receive a presentation on expanding the Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) from Economic Development Director Thomas Franzen and Manager Kassie Scott. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the session covers only the presentation and standard procedural items.

• Presentation on Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) expansion by Director of Economic Development Thomas Franzen and Economic Development Manager Kassie Scott

The City Commission held an informational work session on a proposed expansion of the Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) program. Staff presented amendments to expand the CRA boundary citywide, increase the residential rehabilitation abatement from 10 to 15 years, and add administrative fees. No formal action was taken; the session was for discussion only.

• No formal action taken on CRA expansion proposal (informational session)

City Commission Regular Meeting

The City Commission will hold first readings on tax exemption modifications for the revitalization area and contracts for weed cutting and ALPR cameras. A second reading is scheduled to renew a $1.6M quicklime supply contract. Emergency ordinances include a natural gas aggregation program that would go to voters, a $747k water main replacement on W. High St., and HUD grants for homeless housing assistance. The commission also will consider sidewalk assessments and supplemental appropriations.

• Natural gas aggregation program with opt-out provision to be placed on ballot (emergency ordinance 167-26)
• Water service replacement on W. High St. (Dayton Ave to S. Yellow Springs St.) contract with Majors Enterprises, Inc. up to $747,053.00
• Renewal of Services Agreement with Flock Group, Inc. for ALPR camera system up to $114,000.00
• Amendment to contract with Four Corner Property Management, LLC and Mike’s Lawn & More, LLC for weed cutting and lot clearing, each increased by $40,000 to total $90,000 each
• HUD Continuum of Care Program Grant and Subrecipient Agreement with Homefull for rental assistance and supportive housing up to $252,563.00

The Commission unanimously approved placing the City Manager on paid administrative leave pending an investigation and appointed Jason Via as acting city manager. The Commission also passed several ordinances, including renewing a quicklime contract, authorizing a natural gas aggregation ballot question, and approving water service replacement projects. Three Community Reinvestment Area items were removed from the agenda.

• City Manager placed on paid administrative leave; Jason Via appointed acting city manager (5-0)
• Approved $1,598,750 quicklime contract renewal with Lhoist North America (5-0)
• Authorized natural gas aggregation ballot question for November election (5-0)
• Approved $747,053 W. High St. water service replacement contract with Majors Enterprises (5-0)
• Approved $252,563 HUD Continuum of Care grant agreement (5-0)
• Approved $252,563 subrecipient agreement with Homefull for rental assistance (5-0)
• Approved $120,000 opioid settlement fund appropriation for Drug Court grant match (5-0)
• Consented to Bethany Geitgey Whitaker's appointment to Community Police Advisory Team (5-0)

Public Comment Period

This is a procedural meeting offering a public comment period. The agenda contains only call to order, roll call, comments from the audience and commissioners, and adjournment. No ordinances, resolutions, contracts, or other substantive items are scheduled for discussion or decision.

The Springfield City Commission held a public comment period on July 28, 2026, during which residents raised concerns about the airport manufacturing project, stormwater management, TPS termination, homelessness, data centers, and water quality. City staff provided updates, including that the airport site met development requirements and that Homefull is operating an emergency shelter at Fire Station No. 5. No formal decisions were made; the meeting adjourned with a unanimous 5-0 vote.

• Adjourned public comment period (5-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Springfield Board of Zoning Appeals will meet on July 20, 2026 at 5:30 PM. The board will discuss and take action on eight pending appeal cases, identified by case numbers and addresses: 1323 W Johnny Lytle Ave, 730 E Madison Ave, 119 E McCreight Ave, 1108‑1110 N Bechtle Ave (two cases), 501 W McCreight Ave, 424‑426 East St, and 14 N Yellow Springs St. The meeting also includes routine items such as call to order, roll call, approval of June minutes, and swearing in of witnesses.

• Case #26‑A‑15 – 1323 W Johnny Lytle Ave
• Case #26‑A‑16 – 730 E Madison Ave
• Case #26‑A‑19 – 119 E McCreight Ave
• Case #26‑A‑22 – 1108‑1110 N Bechtle Ave
• Case #26‑A‑17 – 1108‑1110 N Bechtle Ave

Work Session - Solid Waste District Update

The City Commission is holding a work session to receive a Solid Waste District update. The presentation will be delivered by Chuck Bauer and Bonnie Martens.

• Solid Waste District update presented by Chuck Bauer and Bonnie Martens

The City Commission held a work session to review the Clark County Solid Waste District's 2025 programs and accomplishments. The session consisted of a presentation and discussion; no substantive legislative decisions were made.

• Adjourned work session (5-0)

Public Comment Period

The City Commission is meeting to provide a forum for public and commissioner comments. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate.

The City Commission held an informal meeting to hear resident concerns. No substantive legislative decisions were made during the session.

• Adjourned public hearing (5-0)

City Commission Regular Meeting

The City Commission will vote on a six-month moratorium for high-density computing facilities and a rezoning of 2.94 acres on Columbus Avenue. The body is also reviewing several emergency ordinances regarding infrastructure grants and road improvements.

• Six-month moratorium on High-Density Computing Facilities
• Rezoning 2.94 acres at 2725-2727 Columbus Avenue to Light Industrial District
• Airport Infrastructure Grant Agreement up to $1,023,247.00
• Quicklime purchase contract for Water Treatment Plant not to exceed $1,598,750.00
• Resurfacing of East Main Street (US Route 40) between Greenmount Avenue and Burnett Road

The City Commission passed several ordinances, including a temporary moratorium on high-density computing facilities and a rezoning of 2.94 acres on Columbus Avenue. The board also approved various infrastructure purchases, road resurfacing, and the release of performance bonds for the Bridgewater Subdivision.

• Approved 6-month moratorium on high-density computing facilities (5-0)
• Rezoned 2.94 acres at 2725-2727 Columbus Avenue to Light Industrial District (5-0)
• Approved purchase of Bobcat Compact Excavator not to exceed $142,156.77 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of up to 3,450 tons of rock salt not to exceed $294,837.00 (5-0)
• Approved $750,000 transfer of state funds to Clark County Convention Facilities Authority (5-0)
• Approved FAA grant up to $1,023,247.00 for Runway 06/24 improvements (5-0)
• Approved resurfacing of East Main Street between Greenmount Avenue and Burnett Road (5-0)
• Adopted resolution encouraging Ohio General Assembly to pass House Bill 303 (5-0)

City Planning Board

The City Planning Board will discuss several zoning cases and a proposed amendment to the Zoning Code. The agenda includes case reviews for properties on Lindeman Drive and Buxton Avenue.

• Case #26-Z-02: 1765, 1770, 1800, and 1805 Lindeman Dr
• Case #26-Z-03: 244 Buxton Ave
• Case #26-CODE-02: Zoning Code Amendment

Historic Landmarks Commission

The Springfield Historic Landmarks Commission will discuss a single case (Case #26-05) for a property at 1019 S Limestone Street. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and comments from board and staff.

• Discussion of Case #26-05 for 1019 S Limestone St

Public Comment Period

This is a procedural public comment period for the Springfield City Commission. No specific items, ordinances, or contracts are being decided or discussed. The meeting includes only call to order, roll call, audience comments, commissioner comments, and adjournment.

• No specific agenda items, only routine public comment period

The City Commission held an informal public comment period where residents expressed concerns regarding privacy and data sharing related to Flock license plate reader cameras. Mayor Rue directed the Law Director and Police Division to gather more information and conduct a review before considering any future contract renewals for the technology.

• Directed Law Director and Police Division to review Flock camera concerns before future contract renewal

Public Hearing - Rezoning 2725-2727 Columbus Ave.

The City Commission holds a public hearing to consider changing the zoning of 2.94 acres at 2725-2727 Columbus Avenue from Springfield Township I-1 (Industrial District) to City I-LI (Light Industrial District). The hearing includes staff reports and public comment.

• Proposed rezoning of 2.94 acres at 2725-2727 Columbus Ave, Parcel No. 3150700023208051
• Change from Springfield Township I-1 Industrial District to City I-LI Light Industrial District

The City Commission held a public hearing to consider rezoning 2.94 acres at 2725-2727 Columbus Avenue from Springfield Township I-1 to City I-LI. While staff and the Planning Board recommended approval, the minutes do not record a final vote or decision on the rezoning request before the hearing adjourned.

• Approved receipt and filing of the public hearing notice (5-0)
• Adjourned public hearing (5-0)

City Commission Regular Meeting

The City Commission will vote on several second-reading ordinances for housing repair grants and emergency shelter funding, and on emergency ordinances for a $2.69M street paving project (Selma Road and East Main Street) and the sale of city property at 1520 N Belmont Avenue. The commission will also hold first readings of a six-month moratorium on high-density computing facilities, a zoning change at 2725-2727 Columbus Avenue, and a pedestrian safety ordinance, among other items.

• Six-month moratorium on new high-density computing facilities (data centers) for review and study
• Rezoning 2.94 acres at 2725-2727 Columbus Avenue from Industrial to Light Industrial District
• $2,690,398.90 emergency contract with The Shelly Company for Selma Road and East Main Street paving
• Sale of city-owned property at 1520 North Belmont Avenue to Cincinnati Bell Telephone Company LLC
• Purchase of 3,450 tons of rock salt for winter 2026-2027 at up to $294,837

The City Commission approved a contract for road paving on Selma Road and East Main Street and authorized several housing and safety grants. The board also approved the sale of surplus property to Cincinnati Bell Telephone Company LLC and reappointed Bruce Sigman to the Civil Service Commission.

• Approved $2,690,398.90 contract with The Shelly Company for road resurfacing (5-0)
• Approved sale of 1520 North Belmont Avenue to Cincinnati Bell Telephone Company LLC (5-0)
• Approved $100,000 CDBG funding for Neighborhood Housing Partnership of Greater Springfield (5-0)
• Approved $50,000 CDBG funding for Habitat for Humanity of Greater Dayton (5-0)
• Approved $38,425 Emergency Solutions Grant for Project Woman of Ohio (5-0)
• Approved $115,486.62 Emergency Solutions Grant for Homefull, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved $21,957.70 HOME-CHDO agreement with Neighborhood Housing Partnership of Greater Springfield (5-0)
• Approved $18,603.50 matching grant for Bulletproof Vest Partnership (5-0)

Work Session: Land Bank

The Springfield City Commission will hold a work session to receive an update on the Clark County Land Bank from Executive Director Ethan Harris. No other business is listed; the session is informational only.

• Clark County Land Bank update presentation by Executive Director Ethan Harris

The City Commission held a work session to review activities of the Clark County Land Reutilization Corporation. The session consisted of reports on affordable housing, park developments, and brownfield remediation funding. No substantive legislative decisions were made during this meeting.

• No substantive decisions were made; meeting was a work session for reports

Public Hearing - 2027 Tax Budget

The City Commission is holding a public hearing to consider the proposed 2027 Tax Budget. The meeting includes a staff report and an opportunity for audience comments.

• Consideration of the Proposed 2027 Tax Budget (Item 134-26)

The Springfield City Commission held a public hearing on the proposed 2027 Tax Budget. Finance Director Katie Eviston presented the budget, noting flattening income tax revenues and a projected $4 million General Fund gap. The hearing included discussion of revenue trends and one-time funding sources, but no decision was made on the tax budget.

• Accepted certification of public notice (5-0, procedural)
• Adjourned the public hearing (5-0)

Public Hearing - FY 2025 CAPER

The Springfield City Commission holds a public hearing to receive comments on the draft FY 2025 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). The CAPER summarizes the city's use of federal housing and community development funds. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Public hearing on FY 2025 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (Draft) – Item 129-26

The hearing presented the draft FY 2025 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER), which summarizes CDBG, HOME, and ESG grant accomplishments. No Commission action was required; the hearing was informational only. No public comments were received.

• No substantive decisions were made; the hearing was informational only

Public Comment Period

This is a procedural meeting consisting solely of a public comment period. The City Commission will hear comments from the audience but no votes, ordinances, or other business items are scheduled.

The City Commission held an informal meeting for public comments. No substantive legislative decisions or ordinances were acted upon during this session.

• Adjourned the public hearing (5-0)

City Commission Regular Meeting

The City Commission will vote on multiple ordinances, including first readings for housing repair programs and grant agreements, second readings for tobacco licensing changes and a $425,875 Google Workspace renewal, and emergency ordinances adopting the 2027 tax budget, authorizing nearly $2.3 million in sidewalk infrastructure bonds and a $1.4 million construction contract, funding five affordable housing units on West Euclid Avenue for $540,596, and approving a $567,000 medical billing services contract.

• $1,427,253.10 contract with CW Tree and Outdoor Service for the 2026 Sidewalk, Curb & Gutter Program (emergency)
• $540,596.00 Community Housing Development Organization agreement with Neighborhood Housing Partnership for five affordable housing units on West Euclid Avenue (emergency)
• $425,875.00 renewal of 625 Google Workspace Business Licenses for a five-year term (second reading)
• Adoption of the Tax Budget for fiscal year 2027 (emergency)
• $567,000.00 three-year medical billing services agreement with Medicount Management (emergency)

The Commission adopted the 2027 tax budget and approved several million dollars in notes and contracts for sidewalk, curb, and gutter programs. They also passed an ordinance updating tobacco retailer licensing and sales regulations.

• Approved 2027 Tax Budget (5-0)
• Approved $1,191,800 note for 2024-C Sidewalk, Curb and Gutter Program (5-0)
• Approved $1,065,700 note for 2026 Sidewalk, Curb and Gutter Program (5-0)
• Approved $1,427,253.10 contract with CW Tree and Outdoor Service LLC (5-0)
• Approved amendments to Tobacco Retailer Licensing and Sales ordinance (5-0)
• Approved $425,875 purchase of 625 Google Workspace licenses (5-0)
• Approved $229,600 for water treatment rotary vane actuators (5-0)
• Approved $80,273.70 contract for S. Burnett Road and Kenton Street traffic signals (5-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings and take action on two cases: Case #26-A-13 at 1559 E Main St and Case #26-A-14 at 457 W North St. The agenda provides no details on the nature of the requests. The board will also consider approval of the May minutes and swear in witnesses.

• Case #26-A-13 at 1559 E Main St
• Case #26-A-14 at 457 W North St
• Approval of May meeting minutes

Historic Landmarks Commission

The Historic Landmarks Commission will meet to approve minutes from previous meetings and discuss one case, Case #26-04, regarding a property at 406-408 S Fountain Avenue. Board and staff comments will follow. No further meetings are scheduled.

• Discussion of Case #26-04 concerning 406-408 S Fountain Avenue