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WhereMiddletown, Ohio

Money$518,298.06 was at stake

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1. July 7, 2026 Agenda
Documents:
20260707 AGENDA.PDF
2. July 7, 2026 Workbook
Documents:
07-07-2026 WORKBOOK.PDF
3. 07072026 LEGISLATION APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL
Documents:
20260707 LEGISLATION APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL.PDF

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MIDDLETOWN CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING – 5:30 PM – COUNCIL CHAMBERS – LOWER LEVEL
MOMENT OF MEDITATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG/ ROLL CALL
CONSENT AGENDA. . . Matters listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine and will be
enacted by one motion and one vote of consent. There will be no separate discussion of these items. If
discussion is desired, that item will be removed and considered separately.
a) Approve City Council Minutes of June 16, 2026
b) Receive and file the following board and commission minutes:
Airport Commission- April 20, 2026
MidPointe Library- May 20, 2026
d) Confirm the promotional appointment of Aaron Cox to the position of Fire Lieutenant in the
Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire.
e) Confirm the promotional appointment of Joshua Meisner to the position of Fire Apparatus
Operator in the Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire.
f) Confirm the promotional appointment of Bradley Sorrell to the position of Public Works Leader in
the Department of Public Works and Utilities, Sewer Maintenance Division.
g) Confirm the conditional appointment of Linda Vance to the position of part-time Community
Security Officer in the Department of Public Safety, Division of Police.
h) Receive and file Oaths of Office for Wilson Caldwell, Robert Cavin, Brock Hensley, Peter Highley
Grady Page, Olivia Willetts
PINNING CEREMONY
PUBLIC HEARING- 2027 Tax Budget
PUBLIC HEARING- Miller Road Street Vacation
CITIZEN COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
MOTION AGENDA
a) Receive, file and adopt the 2027 Tax Budget
b) To approve the purchase of two 2027 International snowplow trucks from Rush Truck Centers, of
Cincinnati, OH in the amount of $518,298.06 for the Streets and Storm Water Maintenance
divisions.
c) Accept the Drug Abuse Response Team Grant supported by the Ohio Attorney General’s Office in
the amount of $42,635.84.
d) Approve the recommended waiver of the sewer connection fee for the Warren County Port
Authority, pursuant to Section 1040.10(c) of the Middletown Codified Ordinances, related to the
development of the Arena at Renaissance Pointe, and to authorize the City Manager to execute
any agreements to effectuate the waiver.

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MIDDLETOWN CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
LEGISLATION
1.

Ordinance No. O2026-37, an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with
the Ohio Department of Transportation for the rehabilitation of two bridge size culverts on State
Route 122 east of the Grand Avenue and Roosevelt Boulevard split. (Second Reading)

Ordinance No. O2026-38, an ordinance authorizing the city to enter into an Enterprise Zone
Agreement with Weidmann Electrical Technology Inc. providing for a new manufacturing facility as a
development project and tax exemption pursuant to the Ohio Enterprise Zone Program and declaring
an emergency.

Ordinance No. O2026-39, an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Job Creation
Incentive Grant Agreement with Weidmann Electrical Technology Inc. and declaring an emergency.

Ordinance No. O2026-40, an ordinance authorizing a change order to the contract with O’Rourke
Wrecking Company for the Phase II site soil remediation and final grading at the site known as
Middletown Paperboard and declaring an emergency.

Ordinance No. O2026-41, an ordinance establishing a procedure for and authorizing a contract with
B.D. Morgan & Co., Inc. to repair and replace the roof of 2 N. Main Street and declaring an emergency.

Resolution No. R2026-18, a resolution supporting Cleveland-Cliffs Steel Corporation’s permit to
install application for the Energy Recovery and Advanced Efficient Ironmaking Project at its
Middletown Works location and declaring an emergency.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
EXECUTIVE SESSION - Under the authority of O.R.C. 121.22 (G) (1) To consider the appointment,
employment, or compensation of a public employee or official; and under the authority of O.R.C. 121.22
(G) (8) To consider confidential information related to the marketing plans, specific business strategy,
production techniques, trade secrets, or personal financial statements of an applicant for economic
development assistance, or to negotiations with other political subdivisions respecting requests for
economic development assistance, provided that both of the following conditions apply:
(1) The information is directly related to a request for economic development assistance that is to be
provided or administered under any provision of Chapter 715., 725., 1724., or 1728. or sections
701.07, 3735.67 to 3735.70, 5709.40 to 5709.43, 5709.61 to 5709.69, 5709.73 to 5709.75, or
5709.77 to 5709.81 of the Revised Code, or that involves public infrastructure improvements or the
extension of utility services that are directly related to an economic development project.
(2) A unanimous quorum of the public body determines, by a roll call vote, that the executive session is
necessary to protect the interests of the applicant or the possible investment or expenditure of public
funds to be made in connection with the economic development project.

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MIDDLETOWN CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
LEGISLATION
1.

Ordinance No. O2026-39, an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Job Creation
Incentive Grant Agreement with Weidmann Electrical Technology Inc. and declaring an emergency.

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CONSENT
AGENDA

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MIDDLETOWN, OHIO

ROLL CALL

June 16, 2026

At 5:30 p.m., Mayor Slamka called the regular City Council meeting to order at the Event
Center of Middletown, 3907 Central Avenue, Middletown, Ohio.
City Council Members present: J. Carter, J. Mulligan, E. Slamka, P. Lolli.

EXCUSE MR. WEST’S
ABSENCE

Mr. Lolli moved to excuse the absence of Mr. West. Mr. Mulligan seconded. Motion
carried. Ayes: Mr. Mulligan, Ms. Slamka, Mr. Lolli, Mrs. Carter.

PUBLIC HEARING- 2027
MidPointe Library Tax
Budget

At 5:32 p.m. Law Director Ewing swore in everyone that intended to speak at the public
hearing. Travis Bautz, 125 Broad Street, Middletown, Ohio presented highlights from
the MidPointe Library System’s 2025 annual report, noting that the system serves the
eastern half of Butler County, including Middletown, West Chester, Liberty, Monroe and
Trenton. During 2025, the library circulated nearly 2.2 million items to almost 200,000
cardholders and welcomed nearly 690,000 visitors across its branches. The system
offered nearly 3,000 programs attended by more than 100,000 people, ranging from
baby and preschool story times to senior congregate lunches offered in partnership with
the Council on Aging. Bautz emphasized that library use continues to grow, with
circulation increasing about 3 percent and overall branch visitation rising approximately
20 percent from the previous year. The Middletown branch alone recorded more than
165,000 visitors, averaging 13,700 per month, along with about 1,200 monthly
computer users, 4,700 monthly Wi-Fi users and 160 meeting room bookings per month.
Community partnerships remained a significant part of the library's mission, including
providing more than 600 summer lunches for children through a partnership with the
Department of Agriculture, hosting more than 350 Middletown City Schools students
during Personalized Learning Days and supporting free tax preparation services that
helped 467 residents secure $626,617 in tax refunds. The library also assisted the
Middletown police and fire departments by providing archival photographs for their new
facilities, underscoring its commitment to serving the community through educational,
technological and civic resources.
Karen Jones, MidPointe Library’s Fiscal Officer presented the proposed 2027 budget
for review. As the taxing authority for the MidPointe Library System, council members
received budget documents outlining projected revenues and expenditures before the
proposal is submitted to the Butler County Auditor for approval. The library estimates
general fund revenues of $12,616,500 for 2027 and anticipates expenditures of
$12,520,000, resulting in a balanced budget that maintains a modest surplus. There
were no comments or questions, and the public hearing was closed at 5:37 p.m.

CITIZEN COMMENTS
Heather Cameron

Heather Cameron, 77 Bavarian Street, Middletown, Ohio addressed council with
concerns about the rapid installation of Flock safety cameras throughout the
community. She questioned whether the city maintains a public database showing
access to the cameras and, if not, why it has chosen to opt out of such transparency
measures. Ms. Cameron also asked how the data collected by the cameras is stored,
including whether it is housed in a cloud-based system, who owns or controls that
storage, and who has access to the information. She expressed concerns about whether
collected data could be shared with or sold to corporations and sought assurances that
it would be protected from misuse by individuals such as stalkers, domestic abusers, or
other bad actors. Additionally, she requested information about which law enforcement
agencies have access to or participate in data-sharing agreements involving the camera
network. Ms. Cameron concluded by asking city officials to explain the urgency behind
the rapid deployment of the cameras, stating that residents deserve to understand the
reasons for the expansion and how their privacy is being protected.

Mary Johnson

Mary Johnson, 6700 Locust Lane, Franklin, Ohio spoke. Ms. Johnson, co-chair of
Middletown Pride and former chair of Downtown Middletown Inc.'s Board of Directors,
thanked city staff, including Jessica White, Charlie Anderson, and officers Alexis
Manning and Mark Hunt, for their support of the Middletown Pride Festival held June
12. Johnson said the event brought thousands of LGBTQ+ individuals, families, friends,
and allies to downtown Middletown and provided a significant boost to local businesses,
citing comments from a downtown business owner who described it as one of her
strongest nights in recent years. Johnson then addressed criticism of the festival's drag
performances circulating on social media, arguing that many critics had not attended
the event and were sharing misleading or out-of-context images. She stated that
performers tailored their acts to a family-friendly audience, with no lewd behavior or
inappropriate language, and noted that police officers were present throughout the
event. Ms. Johnson described drag as a longstanding form of artistic expression within
the LGBTQ+ community and argued that concerns about harm caused by drag
performances are unsupported. Emphasizing that drag performances are protected by
First Amendment rights, she urged residents to respect differing viewpoints while

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allowing parents and attendees to make their own decisions about what events to
attend. She concluded by encouraging the community to remain united and resist
efforts she believes are intended to create division and fear around marginalized
groups.
Ravyn Jones

Ravyn Jones, 2736 El Camino Drive, Middletown, Ohio addressed council regarding her
efforts to organize the community's Juneteenth celebration, which she said she has led
for the past six years. She described the event as an opportunity to promote unity,
celebrate history, and provide positive resources and experiences for local residents,
particularly young people. Ms. Jones said she has encountered ongoing challenges
related to support and communication while attempting to work with community
organizations, including the library, Downtown Middletown Inc., and city
representatives. While emphasizing that she was not seeking funding and has taken
responsibility for raising funds independently, she expressed a desire for stronger
support, improved communication, and more consistent partnerships for events that
serve and uplift the Black community. Ms. Jones noted that her college studies and an
internship in Hawaii last year may have affected awareness of this year's event, but said
she returned because the work remains important to her. She concluded by stating that
her goal is not to create division but to foster collaboration and connection, and she
encouraged greater community support for initiatives that reflect the needs and
importance of all residents.

COUNCIL COMMENTS
Mr. Lolli

Mr. Lolli welcomed everyone to the meeting at the Middletown Event Center and
thanked the Event Center staff for their work in hosting the event. He congratulated the
Bishop Fenwick High School boys baseball team on its runner-up finish in the Division
IV state championship game, noting the team's continued success at the state level.
Mr. Lolli also congratulated the Middletown Fire Department for defeating the Police
Department in the annual Battle of the Badges softball game held on June 6. He wished
local fathers a happy Father's Day and encouraged residents to attend Middletown's
July 3 celebration and fireworks display at Smith Park, describing it as a popular
community event with activities beginning earlier in the evening. Mr. Lolli also reported
that city officials recently met with leadership from Cleveland-Cliffs regarding the future
of the Middletown Works facility and said discussions were progressing positively. He
noted that council would soon consider a resolution supporting the company's
continued growth and development in Middletown.

Mr. Mulligan

Mr. Mulligan welcomed everyone to the meeting and thanked residents for attending,
noting that the purpose of the gathering was to strengthen connections between the
community, city council members, and city staff while encouraging residents to share
concerns and learn more about how local government operates. He acknowledged
comments made by Ravyn Jones regarding community engagement and emphasized
the importance of continued outreach through additional meetings. Mr. Mulligan
reported attending the “Art in the Garden” fundraiser at the Middletown Art Center,
praising the creativity of local artists who combined floral arrangements with artwork,
and also recognized the success of the Feed the Hungry Project community day hosted
by Debbie Patterson on June 6. He congratulated the Bishop Fenwick Falcons baseball
team on a strong season and noted their proximity to winning two state titles. He also
reflected on upcoming national celebrations, noting that the country’s 250th
anniversary would occur before the council’s next meeting, and encouraged residents
to participate in upcoming July 3 festivities and the Fourth of July parade while wishing
the community a safe and enjoyable holiday.

Ms. Slamka

Ms. Slamka provided a detailed overview of upcoming community programs and events
in Middletown, beginning with MidPointe Library offerings on June 18 at 125 South
Broad Street, including “Drawing 101: Graphite Basics” for teens and adults at 5:00
p.m., a craft circle for adults at 5:30 p.m., and an offsite family art night in partnership
with MetroParks of Butler County at the River Center at Bicentennial Commons at 6:30
p.m. She also highlighted a series of Juneteenth-related activities beginning June 18 at
the Sunny Hill Community Center, including teen recreation and creative programming,
followed by a June 19 “Taste of Resiliency” gallery walk and a Juneteenth celebration
at Douglas Park featuring live entertainment, youth activities, and community events.
She noted that the Juneteenth parade will take place June 20, beginning at Cross Pointe
Church and ending at Douglas Park, with additional festivities continuing throughout
the day, including a nearby “Red, White, and Bloom” market event. Additional
announcements included Father’s Day on June 21, a Dungeons & Dragons one-shot
event at Crooked Dog Comics on June 23, the St. John XXIII Catholic School festival and
Lyric Theater performance running June 26–28, and the city’s Independence Day
Festival on July 3 at Smith Park, featuring family activities and fireworks, followed by

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the July 4 Independence Day parade commemorating the nation’s 250th anniversary.
She also encouraged residents to apply for city boards and commissions and
emphasized the importance of community involvement, volunteerism, and civic
engagement as ongoing ways to contribute to the city.
CITY MANAGER
REPORTS

Event Center of
Middletown Welcome
& Information - Angie
Smith

City Manager Combs welcomed Angie Smith, the Event Center manager, to the podium.
Ms. Smith welcomed the mayor and city council and thanked them for choosing the
venue for one of their first remote meetings, noting that staff appreciate the opportunity
to showcase the facility to the community. She provided updates on both event rentals
and senior programming, highlighting that the center has six staff members, including
three full-time and three part-time event hosts, and recently received two new HVAC
systems to improve climate control for events. Smith reported strong usage of the
facility, with 267 unique bookings spanning 2025 through 2027, along with additional
pending contracts. She noted that weddings and related events account for 28% of
bookings, followed by social and family celebrations at 26%, government and public
agency meetings at 16%, community and nonprofit events at 12%, corporate and
professional development at 10%, health and wellness events at 5%, and city events at
3% for 2026. She added that nearly 70% of bookings have already been completed,
while the remainder are scheduled or in planning stages.
Ms. Smith explained that events range from small gatherings of about 20 people to
large-scale functions that utilize the entire facility, including weddings and MidPointe
Library staff development days, and emphasized the center’s ability to support catering
and local vendors such as florists, photographers, and hotels. She also highlighted the
center’s senior programming, which serves 282 active members and offers around 40
weekly programs, ranging from fitness classes and wellness activities to social and
recreational opportunities, with participation typically occurring Monday through Friday
and occasional evening events like line dancing. Smith said seniors benefit from
opportunities for social engagement, wellness, and community connection, helping
reduce isolation and promote mental stimulation. She also noted that the former
convent building on-site is being used as additional space for senior programming and
overflow activities. She concluded by emphasizing the Event Center’s growing regional
draw from across the Cincinnati and Dayton areas, thanking council for its continued
support and reaffirming the staff’s commitment to customer service, community
engagement, and continued growth.

Middletown City
Schools Photography
Partnership - Ken
Brown

CONSENT
AGENDA

City Manager Combs welcomed Ken Brown, Communications Manager, to the podium.
Mr. Brown highlighted a partnership with Middletown City Schools focused on student
photography work supporting the city’s communications efforts. He thanked
photography teacher Kayla Weinstein and her students for contributing to the city’s
image portfolio and providing creative visual content for public use. Mr. Brown explained
that the collaboration began after visiting Middletown High School through an adopt-aclass program, where he observed student work in a photography class and coordinated
with school communications and curriculum staff to create a real-world learning
opportunity. Under the agreement, 29 photography students were assigned to capture
images at nine locations throughout the city, including parks, the city building, and
areas of the urban core, producing more than 1,200 photographs. Mr. Brown noted that
the images will be used across city social media platforms, the city website, and various
publications, with students receiving credit for their work. He also emphasized that the
program provided funding to support and expand the school’s photography program
and expressed appreciation to the students, instructor, and district leadership for their
participation and partnership. He provided a slide show of the students' work.
Approve City Council Minutes of June 2, 2026
Receive and file the following board and commission minutes:
Planning Commission- April 8, 2026
Board of Health– May 12, 2026
Confirm the conditional appointment of Wilson Caldwell to the position of Mechanic in the
Department of Public Works & Utilities, Division of Municipal Garage.
Confirm the appointment of Brock Hensley to the position of Computer Technician in the
Information Systems Department.
Receive and file Oaths of Office for Gage Crase, Connor Monk, Cory Osborne, Keirra
Thompson, Braylon Williams, Cana Wilson.
Mr. Mulligan moved to approve the issues and actions listed on the Consent Agenda. Mr.
Lolli seconded. Motion carried. Ayes: Mr. Mulligan, Ms. Slamka, Mr. Lolli, Mrs. Carter.

MOTION AGENDA

Authorize a contract with RedZone Robotics for the inspection of sanitary sewer in an
amount not-to-exceed $495,906.65 for large-diameter sewer inspection services.

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Authorize a Contract
with RedZone
Robotics for LargeDiameter Sewer
Inspection Services

June 16, 2026

Mr. Lolli moved to authorize a contract with RedZone Robotics for the inspection of sanitary
sewer in an amount not-to-exceed $495,906.65 for large-diameter sewer inspection
services. Mr. Mulligan seconded. Motion carried. Ayes: Ms. Slamka, Mr. Lolli, Mrs. Carter,
Mr. Mulligan.

Authorize a Contract
with RedZone
Robotics for SmallDiameter Sewer
Inspection Services

Authorize a contract with RedZone Robotics for the inspection of sanitary sewer in an
amount not-to-exceed $895,972.70 for small-diameter sewer inspection services.

Acceptance of
Reimbursement
Funds from the 2025
Bulletproof Vest
Partnership (BVP)
Program

Approve the acceptance of reimbursement funds in the amount of $32,197.19 from the
2025 Bulletproof Vest Partnership (BVP) program supported by the Office of Justice
Programs’ Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA).

Receive, File and
Adopt the 2027 Tax
Budget for the
MidPointe Library

Receive, file and adopt the 2027 Tax Budget for the MidPointe Library.

LEGISLATION
Ord. No. O2026-36
ODOT LPA Agreement
S University

Mr. Mulligan moved to authorize a contract with RedZone Robotics for the inspection of
sanitary sewer in an amount not-to-exceed $895,972.70 for small-diameter sewer
inspection services. Mr. Lolli seconded. Motion carried. Ayes: Mr. Lolli, Mrs. Carter, Mr.
Mulligan, Ms. Slamka.

Mr. Mulligan moved to approve the acceptance of reimbursement funds in the amount of
$32,197.19 from the 2025 Bulletproof Vest Partnership (BVP) program supported by the
Office of Justice Programs’ Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA). Mr. Lolli seconded. Motion
carried. Ayes: Mrs. Carter, Mr. Mulligan, Ms. Slamka, Mr. Lolli.

Mr. Mulligan moved to receive, file and adopt the 2027 Tax Budget for the MidPointe
Library. Mr. Lolli seconded. Motion carried. Ayes: Mr. Mulligan, Ms. Slamka, Mr. Lolli.
Abstain: Mrs. Carter.

Ordinance No. O2026-36, an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to enter into a
contract with the Ohio Department of Transportation for resurfacing of South University
Boulevard from the Roosevelt / University Boulevard Overpass to Lafayette Avenue was
read for the second time.
Mr. Mulligan moved to approve Ordinance No. O2026-36, an ordinance authorizing the City
Manager to enter into a contract with the Ohio Department of Transportation for resurfacing
of South University Boulevard from the Roosevelt / University Boulevard Overpass to
Lafayette Avenue. Mr. Lolli seconded. Motion carried. Ayes: Mr. Mulligan, Ms. Slamka, Mr.
Lolli, Mrs. Carter.

Res. No. R2026-16
Transfer Advance
Repayments to
General Fund

Resolution No. R2026-16, a resolution authorizing transfers from the Storm Water Fund
and Solid Waste Fund to the General Fund for repayment of prior year advances was read
for the second time.
Mr. Mulligan moved to approve Resolution No. R2026-16, a resolution authorizing
transfers from the Storm Water Fund and Solid Waste Fund to the General Fund for
repayment of prior year advances. Mr. Lolli seconded. Motion carried. Ayes: Ms. Slamka,
Mr. Lolli, Mrs. Carter, Mr. Mulligan.

Res. No. R2026-17
Support of Cliffs
Project (OEPA)

Resolution No. R2026-17, a resolution supporting Cleveland-Cliffs Steel Corporation’s
permit to install application for the Energy Recovery and Advanced Efficient Ironmaking
Project at its Middletown Works location and declaring an emergency was read.
Mr. Lolli moved to approve Resolution No. R2026-17, a resolution supporting ClevelandCliffs Steel Corporation’s permit to install application for the Energy Recovery and
Advanced Efficient Ironmaking Project at its Middletown Works location and declaring an
emergency. Mr. Mulligan seconded.
Mr. Lolli emphasized the importance of a proposed investment involving Cleveland-Cliffs
and its Middletown Works facility, describing it as a major economic development effort
with significant long-term benefits for the city. He referenced past large-scale investments
in the region and stated that the current project represents an even larger commitment,
which he said would support more than 3,000 jobs and improve the environmental
performance of steel production through a cleaner manufacturing process. Mr. Lolli noted
that the project requires approval from the Environmental Protection Agency before moving
forward and encouraged residents to attend a public hearing scheduled for July 9, 2026,

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at 6:00 p.m. in council chambers. He urged community members to support the project
during the regulatory process, stating that approval would bring substantial economic
benefits to Middletown.
Mrs. Carter expressed concern about the term “emissions” in relation to the proposed
industrial project involving Cleveland-Cliffs and referenced past environmental impacts
from steel production in Middletown, including the historical legacy of Armco Steel. She
questioned the claimed environmental benefits of the project and voiced skepticism about
assurances that emissions would be reduced, stating she was not convinced that the
proposed “clean steel” process would fully prevent environmental harm to surrounding
neighborhoods. In response, city officials explained that the project would involve a
modernized steelmaking process designed to capture carbon emissions from the blast
furnace and reuse energy through a co-generation system, reducing atmospheric
emissions and improving energy efficiency. Officials stated the initiative aims to make the
facility one of the most advanced steel plants in the country, preserve approximately 3,000
jobs, and support continued economic investment in the city. They also noted that
additional project details would be forthcoming from Cleveland-Cliffs representatives and
encouraged residents to submit questions through Middletown Connect for further
information.
Motion failed to carry as an emergency. Ayes: Mr. Lolli, Mr. Mulligan, Ms. Slamka. Abstain:
Mrs. Carter.
This item had initially been introduced as an emergency measure; however, it did not
receive the required vote to pass under emergency rules, meaning it would proceed as a
regular resolution requiring a second reading. This would count as the first reading, with a
second reading scheduled for July 7, 2026. It was clarified that the intent of the emergency
designation was to complete council action before the Environmental Protection Agency
hearing scheduled for July 9, 2026. The resolution simply expresses support for ClevelandCliffs’ application, and any final decision on the project would remain with the EPA. It was
further clarified that the purpose of the timing was to provide the company with municipal
support ahead of the federal review process, and that council would have additional
opportunity to review and vote on the measure at the second reading.
Ord. No. O2026-37
ODOT Preliminary
Legislation SR 122 at
Grand & Roosevelt
Split

Ordinance No. O2026-37, an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to enter into a
contract with the Ohio Department of Transportation for the rehabilitation of two bridge size
culverts on State Route 122 east of the Grand Avenue and Roosevelt Boulevard split was
read for the first time.

UNFINISHED
BUSINESS

Mr. Lolli raised concerns regarding issues with the lime pond overflow along the bike path,
stating that community members were frustrated and seeking clearer information about
the situation. He asked that the Public Works Department provide a report at the next city
council meeting outlining the current conditions, planned response measures, and longterm solutions, including timelines for addressing the issue. City Manager Combs
responded that a report from Public Works would be provided at the next meeting.
Mrs. Carter asked for a timeline of when the gravel pile would be removed from the former
Paperboard site. City Manager Combs responded that it would be provided at the July 7,
2026 meeting.
Ms. Slamka asked for an update and timeline for the railroad blockage wayfinding signage
at the July 7, 2026 meeting as well.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

At 6:34 p.m., Mr. Mulligan moved to adjourn to executive session under the authority of
O.R.C. 121.22 (G) (1) To consider the appointment, employment, or compensation of a
public employee or official; and under the authority of O.R.C. 121.22 (G) (8) To consider
confidential information related to the marketing plans, specific business strategy,
production techniques, trade secrets, or personal financial statements of an applicant for
economic development assistance, or to negotiations with other political subdivisions
respecting requests for economic development assistance, provided that both of the
following conditions apply:
(1) The information is directly related to a request for economic development assistance
that is to be provided or administered under any provision of Chapter 715., 725.,
1724., or 1728. or sections 701.07, 3735.67 to 3735.70, 5709.40 to 5709.43,
5709.61 to 5709.69, 5709.73 to 5709.75, or 5709.77 to 5709.81 of the Revised
Code, or that involves public infrastructure improvements or the extension of utility
services that are directly related to an economic development project.

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(2) A unanimous quorum of the public body determines, by a roll call vote, that the executive
session is necessary to protect the interests of the applicant or the possible
investment or expenditure of public funds to be made in connection with the economic
development project.
Mrs. Carter seconded. Motion carried. Ayes: Mrs. Carter, Mr. Mulligan, Ms. Slamka, Mr.
Lolli.
RETURN

At 7:36 p.m., Mrs. Carter moved to return to regular session. Mr. Lolli seconded. Motion
carried. Ayes: Mr. Mulligan, Ms. Slamka, Mr. Lolli, Mrs. Carter.

ADJOURN

At 7:36 p.m., the meeting was declared adjourned until the regular meeting on July 7,
2026, at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers.
______________________________
Elizabeth Slamka, Mayor
Attest: ___________________________

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HUMAN RESOURCES

June 1, 2026

TO:

Ashley Combs, City Manager

FROM:

Megan Ellis, Human Resources Manager

SUBJECT:

PROMOTIONAL APPOINTMENT – FIRE LIEUTENANT

We are recommending the promotional appointment of AARON COX to the position of Fire
Lieutenant in the Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire. Mr. Cox was selected from
the eligibility list as a result of Civil Service testing procedures. He will fill the vacancy
created by the retirement of Steven Riley.
Mr. Cox will be assigned to Range F02, Step F which provides a salary of $100,515.44
annually. The effective date of the promotion is June 20, 2026.

Amy Schenck, Clerk of Council
Brian Wright, Fire Chief
Human Resources
Finance (Payroll)
file

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HUMAN RESOURCES

June 18, 2026

TO:

Ashley Combs, City Manager

FROM:

Megan Ellis, Human Resources Manager

SUBJECT: PROMOTIONAL APPOINTMENT – FIRE APPARATUS OPERATOR
We are recommending the promotional appointment of JOSHUA MEISNER to the position
of Fire Apparatus Operator in the Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire. Mr. Meisner
was selected from the eligibility list as a result of Civil Service testing procedures. He will fill
the vacancy created by the promotion of Aaron Cox. The effective date of the promotion is
June 21, 2026.

Amy Schenck, Clerk of Council
Brian Wright, Fire Chief
Stephen Ludwig, Assistant Fire Chief
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Human Resources

June 17, 2026

TO:

Ashley Combs, City Manager

FROM:

Megan Ellis, Human Resources Manager

SUBJECT:

PROMOTIONAL APPOINTMENT – PUBLIC WORKS LEADER

We are recommending the promotional appointment of BRADLEY SORRELL to the
position of Public Works Leader in the Department of Public Works and Utilities, Sewer
Maintenance Division. Mr. Sorrell was selected from the eligibility list as a result of Civil
Service testing procedures. He will fill the vacancy created by the appointment of Jason
Lynch.
Mr. Sorrell will be assigned to Range 179, Step D, which provides a salary of $2,920.32 biweekly, $75,928.32 annually. The effective date of the promotion is July 8, 2026.

Amy Schenck, Clerk of Council
Scott Tadych, Public Works Director
Charlie Anderson, Public Works Superintendent
Ethan Harness, Public Works Superintendent
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Human Resources
June 1, 2026

TO:

Ashley Combs, City Manager

FROM:

Megan Ellis, Human Resources Manager

SUBJECT: APPOINTMENT – PT COMMUNITY SECURITY OFFICER
We are recommending the conditional appointment of LINDA VANCE to the position of
part-time Community Security Officer in the Department of Public Safety, Division of Police.
Ms. Vance will fill the vacancy created by the appointment of Christopher Lucas.
Ms. Vance will be assigned to Range 188, Step C, which provides a salary of $23.04
hourly. The appointment is conditional on the candidate passing the required medical
evaluation.

Amy Schenck, Clerk of Council
Earl Nelson, Police Chief
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PINNING
CEREMONY

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PUBLIC
HEARING

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STAFF REPORT
For Business Meeting: July 7, 2026

DATE:

June 27, 2026

TO:

Ashley Combs, City Manager

FROM:

Samantha Zimmerman, Finance Director

2027 Tax Budget
PURPOSE
The attached 2027 Tax Budget for the City of Middletown is hereby submitted as required
by the Ohio Revised Code, Chapter 5705.
Schedule
July 7, 2026

- Public hearing, receive, file and adopt by Motion

July 15, 2026

- Deliver to Butler and Warren County Auditors

BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS
The Annual Tax Budget has two purposes:
1)

The 2027 beginning cash balances and 2027 projected revenues for each fund in
this budget become the estimated 2027 resources for the City. The 2027 annual
appropriations usually passed by City Council in November 2026 may not exceed
these estimated resources. The objective, therefore, is to be realistic in these
resource projections. If necessary, these estimated resources can be amended in
writing during the 2027 calendar year by the Finance Department. This would be
necessary if revenues are underestimated in this budget, or if expected revenues
are not received. Because the estimated resources can be amended, the tax
budget does not set or limit Council’s ability to adjust, increase, or decrease the
permanent budget appropriation resolution to be passed later this year.

A City's annual tax budget also supports the need for its annual property tax levy.
The current levy of 6.90 mills will be requested for 2027.

The assumptions made in projecting the 2027 revenues and expenditures in this tax budget
were:
1)

Revenues in all funds agree with the most recent Financial Plan. The General Fund
revenues projected for 2027 are projected with a 1% increase and expenditures
1

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projected with 1% increase.
2)

All 2027 operational costs agree with the most recent Financial Plan.

The 2027 debt service costs are at actual levels based upon debt repayment
schedules already set. Capital improvement expenditures are from the five-year
capital improvements plan.

These estimates are based on the current knowledge of the revenue stream and the
current expenditures.

ALTERNATIVES
This budget must be submitted each year to the County by July 15 as required by Ohio
Revised Code.
FINANCIAL IMPACTS
The 2027 Tax Budget indicates that General Fund expenditures will exceed General Fund
revenues by approximately $4 million and that the 2027 year-end cash balance in the
General Fund will be about $13.4 million, which is a 23.73% reserve balance.
This budget will be replaced with a permanent appropriation resolution later this year.
EMERGENCY/NON EMERGENCY
Motion agenda

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2027 Tax Budget
2026 Tax Year, 2027 Calendar Year

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City of Middletown, Ohio
Butler and Warren Counties, Ohio
(Date)

July

,2025

This Budget must be adopted by the Council or other legislative body on or before July 15th, and two copies must be submitted to the
County Auditor on or before July 20th. FAILURE TO COMPLY WTH SEC.5705.28 R.C. SHALL RESULT IN LOSS OF LOCAL
GOVERNMENT FUND ALLOCATION.
To the Auditor of said County:
The following Budget year beginning January 1, 2026, has been adopted by Council and is herewith submitted for consideration of the
County Budget Commission.

Signed
Title

FINANCE DIRECTOR

SCHEDULE A
SUMMARY OF AMOUNTS REQUIRED FROM GENERAL PROPERTY TAX APPROVED BY BUDGET COMMISSION,
AND COUNTY AUDITOR'S ESTIMATED RATES

For Municipal Use

For Budget Commission Use

For County Auditor Use

Budget Year
Amount
Requested

Budget Year
Amount Approved
by Budget

Budget Year
Amount to be

of Budget
Commission
Inside/Outside

Commission
Inside 10 Mill
Limitation

Derived From
Levies Outside
10 Mill Limitation

Inside 10 Mill
Limit Budget
Year

Outside 10 Mill
Limit Budget
Year

GOVERNMENT FUNDS
GENERAL FUND
SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
DEBT SERVICE FUNDS
CAPITAL PROJECT FUNDS

Column 1
X X X X X X
3,530,399
1,416,172
956,854

Column 2
X X X X X X

Column 3
X X X X X X

Column 4
X X X X X

Column 5
X X X X X

PROPRIETARY FUNDS

X X X X X X

X X X X X

FIDUCIARY FUNDS
AGENCY FUNDS

X X X X X X
142,608

X X X X X X

X X X X X

TOTAL ALL FUNDS

6,046,033

FUND
(Include only those funds which are requesting general
property tax revenue)

County Auditor's estimate of
Tax Rate to be Levied

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SCHEDULE B
LEVIES OUTSIDE 10 MILL LIMITATION, EXCLUSIVE OF DEBT LEVIES
Maximum Rate
Authorized to be
Levied

FUND

GENERAL FUND:
Current Expense Levy authorized by voters on
/
/
not to exceed
years. Authorized under Sect.
Current Expense Levy authorized by voters on
/
/
not to exceed
years. Authorized under Sect.
Current Expense Levy authorized by voters on
/
/
not to exceed
years. Authorized under Sect.
Current Expense Levy authorized by voters on
/
/
not to exceed
years. Authorized under Sect.
Current Expense Levy authorized by voters on
/
/
not to exceed
years. Authorized under Sect.
Current Expense Levy authorized by voters on
/
/
not to exceed
years. Authorized under Sect.
Current Expense Levy authorized by voters on
/
/
not to exceed
years. Authorized under Sect.
TOTAL GENERAL FUND OUTSIDE 10 MILL LIMITATION

,
, R.C.
,
, R.C.
,
, R.C.
,
, R.C.
,
, R.C.
,
, R.C.
,
, R.C.

SPECIAL LEVY FUNDS:
Current Expense Levy authorized by voters on 05/03/2022,
not to exceed 30 years. Authorized under Sect. 5705, R.C.
not to exceed

years. Authorized under Section
Fund, Levy authorized by voters on
not to exceed
years. Authorized under Section
Fund, Levy authorized by voters on
not to exceed
years. Authorized under Section
Fund, Levy authorized by voters on
not to exceed
years. Authorized under Section
Fund, Levy authorized by voters on
not to exceed
years. Authorized under Section
Fund, Levy authorized by voters on
not to exceed
years. Authorized under Section
Fund, Levy authorized by voters on
not to exceed
years. Authorized under Section
Fund, Levy authorized by voters on
not to exceed
years. Authorized under Section
Fund, Levy authorized by voters on
not to exceed
years. Authorized under Section
Fund, Levy authorized by voters on
not to exceed
years. Authorized under Section
Fund, Levy authorized by voters on
not to exceed
years. Authorized under Section

/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/

, R.C.
/
, R.C.
/
, R.C.
/
, R.C.
/
, R.C.
/
, R.C.
/
, R.C.
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/
, R.C.
/
, R.C.
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, R.C.

1 mill

,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,

Tax Year
County Auditor's
Estimate of
Yield of Levy
(Carry to Schedule A,
Column 3)

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FUND NAME: GENERAL FUND
FUND TYPE/CLASSIFICATION: GOVERNMENTAL - GENERAL

EXHIBIT I
This Exhibit is to be used for the General Fund Only

DESCRIPTION
(1)

For 2024
(Actual)
(2)

For 2025
(Actual)
(3)

Current Year
For 2026
(Budget)
(4)

Budget Year
Estimated for
2027 (5)

3,496,145

3,530,399

REVENUES
Local Taxes:
General Property Tax - Real Estate

3,734,890

4,210,923

22,153,496

21,725,245

Tangible Personal Property Tax
Municipal Income Tax
Public Safety Levy Income Tax

21,971,804

22,630,958

4,651,899

4,695,759

4,437,528

4,570,654

30,540,286

30,631,926

29,905,477

30,732,011

1,235,438

1,275,690

1,200,000

1,212,000

Utility Consumption Tax

23,510

41,148

35,350

36,411

Homestead Rollback

441,384

485,137

305,000

408,050

Estate Tax

Cigarette Tax

2,349

2,515

4,000

4,040

License Tax

600

1,700

1,717

64,041

74,872

60,000

60,600

1,766,723

1,879,962

1,606,050

1,722,818

Federal Grants or Aid

141,860

383,700

2,000

2,020

State Grants or Aid

10,256

19,998

2,000

2,020

Commercial Activities Tax

Total Local Taxes
Intergovernmental Revenues:
State Shared Taxes and Permits:
Local Government

Liquor and Beer Permits
Total State Shared Taxes and Permits

Total Intergovernmental Revenues

1,918,839

2,283,660

1,610,050

1,726,858

Charges for Services

6,396,503

6,686,190

6,923,718

7,067,742

Fees, Licenses and Permits

627,850

557,064

673,000

679,730

Fines and Forfeits

17,515

8,225

14,000

14,140

Miscellaneous:

1,108,299

1,320,294

1,100,100

1,111,101

Interest

948,940

960,886

830,450

838,755

Other Miscellaneous Revenue

17,993

17,138

15,000

15,150

Transfers

3,368,355

3,721,972

4,034,704

4,075,051

Sale of Notes

7,450,000

7,897,000

8,237,696

8,200,000

817,783

519,825

600,000

606,000

Other Financing Sources:

Reimbursements

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FUND NAME: GENERAL FUND
FUND TYPE/CLASSIFICATION: GOVERNMENTAL - GENERAL

EXHIBIT I
This Exhibit is to be used for the General Fund Only

Current Year
For 2026
(Budget)
(4)

Budget Year
Estimated for
2027 (5)

54,604,181

53,944,195

55,066,537

24,243,005

28,609,581

31,628,357

31,944,641

Contractual Services

4,064,578

5,060,124

5,222,069

5,110,725

Supplies and Materials

593,515

894,320

946,324

903,264

11,895,076

1,951,950

2,004,587

1,971,469

40,796,175

36,515,975

39,801,337

39,930,099

Personal Services

543,400

881,588

1,000,884

1,010,893

Contractual Services

584,040

877,465

1,077,650

886,240

Supplies and Materials

44,206

61,532

57,900

58,479

Capital Outlay

23,439

42,046

78,654

42,467

1,195,086

1,862,631

2,215,088

1,998,078

Personal Services

711,878

1,377,995

1,292,252

1,305,175

Contractual Services

1,147,315

992,207

980,950

990,760

Supplies and Materials

16,692

11,353

16,000

11,466

Capital Outlay

25,474

26,782

325,000

28,250

1,901,358

2,408,336

2,614,202

2,335,651

Personal Services

147,991

85,257

146,292

147,755

Contractual Services

36,664

38,731

123,758

39,118

Supplies and Materials

4,112

2,046

3,800

2,067

Capital Outlay

13,959

13,100

22,100

13,231

Total Transportation

202,726

139,134

295,950

202,171

For 2024
(Actual)
(2)

For 2025
(Actual)
(3)

53,212,363

Personal Services

DESCRIPTION
(1)

TOTAL REVENUE
EXPENDITURES
Security of Persons and Property

Capital Outlay
Total Security of Persons and Property

Leisure Time Activities

Total Leisure Time Activities

Community Environment

Total Community Environment

Transportation

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FUND NAME: GENERAL FUND
FUND TYPE/CLASSIFICATION: GOVERNMENTAL - GENERAL

EXHIBIT I
This Exhibit is to be used for the General Fund Only

DESCRIPTION
(1)

For 2024
(Actual)
(2)

For 2025
(Actual)
(3)

Current Year
For 2026
(Budget)
(4)

Budget Year
Estimated for
2027 (5)

General Government
Personal Services

3,328,261

3,044,213

3,862,100

3,900,721

Contractual Services

1,917,727

1,277,517

1,374,028

1,290,292

Supplies and Materials

26,678

22,285

36,000

22,508

Capital Outlay

54,180

86,221

115,150

87,083

Debt Service

639,548

8,766,810

8,397,620

8,481,596

5,966,393

13,197,046

13,784,898

13,782,200

1,485,555

2,098,049

859,193

867,785

1,485,555

2,098,049

859,193

867,785

TOTAL EXPENDITURES

51,547,293

56,221,171

59,570,668

59,115,983

Revenues over/(under) Expenditures

1,665,070

(1,616,990)

(5,626,473)

(4,049,445)

Beginning Unencumbered Balance

25,737,806

27,402,876

23,809,861

18,183,388

Ending Cash Fund Balance

27,402,876

25,785,886

18,183,388

14,133,942

Encumbrances (outstanding at year end)
Estimated Ending Unencumbered Fund Balance

(1,245,037)
26,157,839

(1,976,026)
23,809,861

18,183,388

14,133,942

Total General Government

Other Uses of Funds
Transfers Out
Total Other Uses of Funds

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FUND NAME: CONSERVANCY
FUND TYPE/CLASSIFICATION: FIDUCIARY/AGENCY

EXHIBIT II

To be used for any fund receiving property tax revenue except the General Fund.

DESCRIPTION
(1)

For 2024
(Actual)
(2)

For 2025
(Actual)
(3)

Current Year
For 2026
(Budget)
(4)

Budget Year
Estimated for
2027
(5)

REVENUES
Local Taxes
General Property Tax - Real Estate
Personal Property Tax
From General Fund
Municipal Income Tax
Total Local Taxes

134,991
134,991

136,142
75,000
211,142

141,196
75,000
216,196

142,608
75,000
217,608

Intergovernmental Revenue
Homestead Rollback
Commercial Activities Tax
Transfers
Total Intergovernmental Revenue

15,995
15,995

16,216
16,216

10,298
10,298

10,401
10,401

150,986

227,358

226,494

228,009

1,682
1,682

1,711
1,711

3,200
3,200

3,232
3,232

Other Use of Funds
Tax payment
Total Other Use of Funds

123,349
123,349

245,008
245,008

249,470
249,470

251,965
251,965

TOTAL EXPENDITURES

125,031

246,719

252,670

255,197

25,956
66,156
92,112

(19,361)
92,112
72,750

(26,176)
72,750
46,574

(27,188)
46,574
19,387

92,112

72,750

46,574

19,387

TOTAL REVENUE
EXPENDITURES
General Government
Contractual Services
Butler County Collection Fees
Total General Government

Revenues over/(under) Expenditures
Beginning Unencumbered Balance
Ending Cash Fund Balance
Est. Encumbrances (outstanding at year end)

Estimated Ending
Unencumbered Fund Balance

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FUND NAME: POLICE RELIEF & PENSION FUND
FUND TYPE/CLASSIFICATION: GOVERNMENTAL/SPECIAL REVENUE

EXHIBIT II

To be used for any fund receiving property tax revenue except the General Fund.

DESCRIPTION
(1)

For 2024
(Actual)
(2)

For 2025
(Actual)
(3)

Current Year Budget Year
Estimated for Estimated for
2026
2026
(4)
(5)

REVENUES
Local Taxes
General Property Tax - Real Estate
Tangible Personal Property Tax
Municipal Income Tax
Other Local Taxes
Total Local Taxes

289,259
1,482,177
1,771,437

304,236
1,680,472
1,984,708

228,981
1,252,105
1,481,086

231,271
1,264,626
1,495,897

35,420
35,420

36,748
36,748

20,483
20,483

37,487
37,487

1,806,856

2,021,456

1,501,569

1,533,383

General Government
Contractual Services
Butler County Collection Fees
Total General Government

3,682
3,682

3,756
3,756

3,756
4,776

3,794
3,794

Other Use of Funds
Transfers-Out (Police Pension)
Total Other Use of Funds

1,482,177
1,482,177

1,680,472
1,680,472

1,848,000
1,848,000

1,866,480
1,866,480

TOTAL EXPENDITURES

1,485,860

1,684,228

1,852,776

1,870,274

Revenues over/(under) Expenditures
Beginning Unencumbered Balance
Ending Cash Fund Balance

320,997
1,590,390
1,911,386

337,228
1,911,386
2,248,614

(351,207)
2,248,614
1,897,407

(336,890)
1,897,407
1,560,517

Intergovernmental Revenue
Homestead Rollback
Commercial Activities Tax
Total Intergovernmental Revenue
Loan from other fund

TOTAL REVENUE
EXPENDITURES

Est. Encumbrances (outstanding at year end)

Estimated Ending
Unencumbered Fund Balance

1,911,386

2,248,614

1,897,407

1,560,517

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FUND NAME: FIRE RELIEF & PENSION FUND
FUND TYPE/CLASSIFICATION: GOVERNMENTAL/SPECIAL REVENUE

EXHIBIT II

To be used for any fund receiving property tax revenue except the General Fund.

DESCRIPTION
(1)

For 2024
(Actual)
(2)

For 2025
(Actual)
(3)

Budget Year
Estimated for
2026 (5)

Budget Year
Estimated for
2027 (5)

REVENUES
Local Taxes
General Property Tax - Real Estate
Tangible Personal Property Tax
Municipal Income Tax
Other Local Taxes
Total Local Taxes

289,259
1,886,178
2,175,437

304,236
2,041,500
2,345,736

236,969
1,486,610
1,723,579

239,339
1,501,476
1,740,815

33,952
33,952

34,952
34,952

20,199
20,199

35,655
35,655

2,209,389

2,380,688

1,743,778

1,776,469

3,679
3,679

3,751
3,751

4,824
4,776

4,872
4,872

1,886,178
1,886,178

2,041,500
2,041,500

2,186,704
2,186,704

2,208,571
2,208,571

TOTAL EXPENDITURES

1,889,857

2,045,251

2,191,480

2,213,443

Revenues over/(under) Expenditures
Beginning Unencumbered Balance
Ending Cash Fund Balance

319,532
1,615,578
1,935,110

335,437
1,935,110
2,270,546

(447,702)
2,270,546
1,822,844

(436,974)
1,822,844
1,385,870

Intergovernmental Revenue
Homestead Rollback
Commercial Activities Tax
Total Intergovernmental Revenue
Loan from other Funds

TOTAL REVENUE
EXPENDITURES
General Government
Contractual Services
Butler County Collection Fees
Total General Government
Other Use of Funds
Transfers-Out (Fire Pension)
Total Other Use of Funds

Est. Encumbrances (outstanding at year end)

Estimated Ending
Unencumbered Fund Balance

1,935,110

2,270,546

1,822,844

1,385,870

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FUND NAME: FIRE LEVY
FUND TYPE/CLASSIFICATION: GOVERNMENTAL/SPECIAL REVENUE

EXHIBIT II

To be used for any fund receiving property tax revenue except the General Fund.

DESCRIPTION
(1)

For 2024
(Actual)
(2)

For 2025
(Actual)
(3)

Current Year
Estimated for
2026 (4)

Budget Year
Estimated for
2027 (5)

REVENUES
Local Taxes
General Property Tax - Real Estate
Total Local Taxes

1,050,542
1,050,542

1,103,316
1,103,316

936,200
936,200

945,562
945,562

Intergovernmental Revenue
Homestead Rollback
Total Intergovernmental Revenue

23,422
23,422

24,512
24,512

19,913
19,913

20,112
20,112

Miscellaneous:
Interest
Other Miscellaneous Revenue

1,164,914
-

1,487,467
-

50,000
-

50,500
-

2,238,878

2,615,296

1,006,113

1,016,174

15,206,256
12,135

8,926,410
12,397

125,000
19,190

126,250
19,382

38,540

TOTAL REVENUE
EXPENDITURES

Contractual Services
Fire Station Construction
Butler County Collection Fees
Commodities
Traffic Control Supplies
Capital Outlay
Computer & Other Peripherals
Other Equipment
Debt Service
Total General Government

16,406
1,024,220
16,259,017

195,750
261,901
1,025,470
10,460,469

1,736,470
1,880,660

1,736,220
1,881,852

TOTAL EXPENDITURES

16,259,017

10,460,469

1,880,660

1,881,852

Revenues over/(under) Expenditures
Beginning Unencumbered Balance
Ending Cash Fund Balance

(14,020,139)
26,532,198
12,512,059

(7,845,173)
12,512,059
4,666,886

(874,547)
2,740,847
1,866,300

(865,678)
1,866,300
1,000,622

Est. Encumbrances (outstanding at year end)

(10,883,755)

(1,926,039)

Estimated Ending
Unencumbered Fund Balance

1,628,304

2,740,847

1,866,300

1,000,622

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FUND NAME: CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
FUND TYPE/CLASSIFICATION: GOVERNMENTAL/CAPITAL PROJECTS

EXHIBIT II

To be used for any fund receiving property tax revenue except the General Fund.

DESCRIPTION
(1)

For 2024
(Actual)
(2)

For 2025
(Actual)
(3)

Current Year
Estimated for
2026 (4)

Budget Year
Estimated for
2027 (5)

REVENUES
Local Taxes
General Property Tax - Real Estate
Tangible Personal Property Tax
Municipal Income Tax
Other Local Taxes
Total Local Taxes

917,476
917,476

931,172
931,172

947,380
947,380

956,854
956,854

107,611
1,204,456
1,312,067

109,367
54,635
164,002

68,610
2,300,000
2,200,000
4,568,610

111,565
100,000

6,637
222,032
236,843
-

3,130
200,500
218,648
200,000

4,500
150,000
50,000

4,545
151,500
50,000

2,695,055

1,717,452

5,720,490

1,374,464

11,340
11,340

11,573
11,573

16,000
16,000

16,160
16,160

Capital Outlay
Public Safety
Public Health & Welfare
Leisure Time Activities
Community Environment
Highways & Streets
General Government
Miscellaneous
Total Capital Outlay

404,958
1,562,082
150,000
1,126,800
3,243,841

329,151
622,630
1,090,130
14,400
45,339
2,101,650

4,370,000
1,100,000
1,500,000
7,320,000

353,500
1,000,000
150,000
45,792
1,549,292

TOTAL EXPENDITURES

3,255,181

2,113,223

7,336,000

1,565,452

Revenues over/(under) Expenditures
Beginning Unencumbered Balance
Ending Cash Fund Balance

(560,126)
6,064,904
5,504,778

(395,771)
5,504,778
5,109,007

(1,615,510)
1,851,959
236,448

(174,828)
236,448
61,621

Est. Encumbrances (outstanding at year end)

(1,360,857)

(3,257,049)

Estimated Ending
Unencumbered Fund Balance

4,143,921

1,851,959

236,448

61,621

Intergovernmental Revenue
Homestead Rollback
Federal Grant Revenues
State Revenues
Commercial Activities Tax
Total Intergovernmental Revenue
Charge for Services
Interest Income
Miscellaneous Revenue
Sale of Bonds/Notes
Transfers-In

TOTAL REVENUE

211,565

EXPENDITURES
General Government
Contractual Services
Butler County Collection Fees
Total General Government

350,000

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EXHIBIT III
FUND #

Budget Year Expenditures and Encumbrances

FUND
List all funds individually unless reported
on Exhibit I or II

Estimated
Unencumbered
Fund Balance 1/1/27

Budget Year
Estimated
Receipt

Total Available
For
Expenditures

Personal Svcs.

Other

Total

GOVERNMENTAL/GENERAL FUND:
General Fund

X X X X X X X
100
18,183,388

X X X X X X
55,066,537

X X X X X X
73,249,925

X X X X X X
38,309,184

X X X X X X
20,806,799

X X X X X X
59,115,983

X X X X X X X X
14,133,942

GOVERNMENTAL/SPECIAL REVENUE:
Public Safety Levy Fund
Street Levy Fund
Auto & Gas Tax
Miami Conservancy
Acquisition for Parks
Health Fund
Emergency Medical Services Fund
City Income Tax Fund
Urban Development Action Grant Fund
Court Computerization Fund
Law Enforcement Fund
Mandatory Drug Fine Fund
Probation Services Fund
Termination Pay Fund
Indigent Driver Alcohol Treatment
Enforcement Education Fund
Civic Development Fund
Municipal Court Fund
Police Grant Fund
Court IDIAM Fund
Court Special Projects Fund
HOME Program Fund
Nuisance Abatement Fund
Senior Citizens Services Fund
Fire Levy Fund
One Ohio Opioid Settlement Fund
Community Development Block Grant Fund
Police Relief & Pension Fund
Fire Relief & Pension Fund
TOTAL SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS

200
201
210
215
225
228
229
230
238
240
242
243
245
246
247
248
249
250
251
252
253
254
260
262
263
267
429
725
726

X X X X X X X
1,738,795
1,899,310
46,574
78,501
252,736
51,193
25,000
10,000
47,256
111,049
816
143,689
7,707
5,788
64,130
597,966
180,910
285,545
72,372
176,011
72,224
455,430
800
1,866,300
639,288
1,898,427
1,822,796
12,550,613

X X X X X X
4,526,279
4,377,472
4,361,576
228,009
10,710
899,775
5,100
27,434,358
36,057
51,000
91,800
131,204
535,500
13,912
2,244
306,000
2,010,556
67,672
7,140
118,320
782,000
510,000
1,016,174
222,550
811,502
1,531,600
1,778,654
51,867,162

X X X X X X
4,526,279
6,116,267
6,260,886
274,583
89,211
1,152,511
56,293
27,459,358
10,000
83,313
162,049
92,616
274,893
543,207
19,700
66,374
903,966
2,191,466
353,217
79,512
294,331
854,224
965,430
800
2,882,474
861,838
811,502
3,430,027
3,601,450
64,417,776

X X X X X X
2,311,320
936,835
798,795
140,329
500,000
2,123,286
42,211
119,736
-

X X X X X X
4,526,279
4,481,160
2,640,714
255,197
40,000
209,454
30,600
26,635,563
61,200
96,900
75,000
42,550
16,830
10,000
295,800
64,781
146,442
20,400
112,500
797,640
541,620
1,881,852
208,080
811,502
1,888,791
2,235,359
48,126,212

X X X X X X
4,526,279
4,481,160
4,952,034
255,197
40,000
1,146,289
30,600
27,434,357
61,200
96,900
75,000
182,879
500,000
16,830
10,000
295,800
2,188,067
188,653
20,400
232,236
797,640
541,620
1,881,852
208,080
811,502
1,888,791
2,235,359
55,098,723

X X X X X X X X
1,635,107
1,308,852
19,387
49,211
6,222
25,693
25,000
10,000
22,113
65,149
17,616
92,014
43,207
2,870
56,374
608,166
3,399
164,564
59,112
62,095
56,584
423,810
800
1,000,622
653,758
1,541,236
1,366,091
9,319,053

6,972,511

Estimated
Unencumbered
Balance 12/31/27

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FUND
List all funds individually unless reported
on Exhibit I or II

FUND #

EXHIBIT III

DEBT SERVICE FUNDS

Estimated
Unencumbered
Fund Balance
1/1/27

Budget Year
Estimated
Receipt

X X X X X X X

X X X X X X

Total Available
For
Expenditures

X X X X X X

Budget Year Expenditures and Encumbrances
Personal
Services

Other

Total

X X X X X X

Estimated
Unencumbered
Balance 12/31/27

X X X X X X X X

General Obligation Bond Retirement Fund

305

1,623,501

495,414

1,128,087

Special Assessment Bond Retirement Fund
East End/Towne Blvd Tax Increment District
Fund

325

186,118

51,612

237,730

25,640

212,090

340

880,820

408,000

1,288,820

328,440

960,380

Downtown Tax Increment District Fund

345

79,279

Aeronca Tax Increment District Fund

350

9,483

Airport/Riverfront Tax Increment District

355

28,334

N Miller Rd Tax Increment District Fund
Towne Mall/Hospital Tax Increment District
Fund
Renaissance North Tax Increment District
Fund
Renaissance South Tax Increment District
Fund

360

230,338

11,220

241,558

306

241,252

370

424,385

1,530,000

1,954,385

1,264,400

689,985

371

596,090

846,600

1,442,690

836,960

605,730

372

907,932

1,224,000

2,131,932

1,460,640

671,292

Sawyer's Mill Tax Increment District Fund
Greentree Industrial Park Tax Increment
District Fund
Made Industrial Park Tax Increment District
Fund

373

346,983

1,054,201

1,401,183

1,010,936

390,247

375

439,894

376

26,247

159,028

185,275

159,028

26,247

South Yankee Rd Tax Increment District Fund 377

27,730

486,511
11,578,304

Towne Mall Tax Increment District Fund
TOTAL DEBT SERVICE FUNDS

378

284,592
6,091,724

201,919
5,486,580

163,200
5,744,964

323,311
5,833,339

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FUND
List all funds individually unless reported
on Exhibit I or II

FUND #

EXHIBIT III

CAPITAL PROJECT FUNDS

Estimated
Unencumbered
Fund Balance
1/1/27

Budget Year
Estimated
Receipt

X X X X X X X

X X X X X X

Total Available
For
Expenditures
X X X X X X

Budget Year Expenditures and Encumbrances
Personal
Services

Other

Total

X X X X X X

220

236,448

1,374,464

1,610,913

East End Development

480

19,121

4,080

23,201

Downtown Improvements Fund

481

63,277

200,940

264,217

150,355

113,862

Airport Improvement Fund

492

1,029,752

96,900

1,126,652

102,000

1,024,652

Water Capital Reserve

494

4,808,191

8,667,173

13,475,364

7,671,962

5,803,402

Storm Water Capital Reserve Fund

415

2,268,427

601,902

2,870,329

1,402,500

1,467,829

Sewer Capital Reserve Fund

495

25,100,240

15,581,544

40,681,784

17,107,166

23,574,619

Computer Replacement Fund

498

660,789

335,674

996,463

739,500

256,963

Property Development Fund

499

360,228

1,685,020

2,045,248

1,806,400

238,848

Economic Development Bond Service

485

104,654

11,331,867

11,436,521

11,332,277

104,245

34,651,128

39,879,564

74,530,692

41,759,274

32,771,418

1,447,116

X X X X X X X X

Capital Improvement Fund

TOTAL CAPITAL FUNDS

1,447,116

Estimated
Unencumbered
Balance 12/31/27

163,797
23,201

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FUND
List all funds individually unless reported
on Exhibit I or II

FUND #

EXHIBIT III

PROPRIETARY:
ENTERPRISE FUNDS

Estimated
Unencumbered
Fund Balance
1/1/27

Budget Year
Estimated
Receipt

X X X X X X X

X X X X X X

Total Available
For
Expenditures

X X X X X X

Budget Year Expenditures and Encumbrances
Personal
Services

Other

Total

X X X X X X

Estimated
Unencumbered
Balance 12/31/27

X X X X X X X X

Water Fund

510

1,663,291

12,608,748

14,272,039

3,861,943

10,404,304

14,266,247

5,792

Sewer Fund

520

5,818,327

15,186,709

21,005,036

4,841,415

10,974,741

15,816,156

5,188,880

Airport Fund

525

495,070

649,851

1,144,921

160,463

804,066

964,529

180,392

Storm Water Fund

515

101,447

2,528,928

2,630,375

1,123,709

1,304,559

2,428,267

202,108

Wellfield Protection Fund

546

2,956,230

428,898

3,385,128

408,559

2,976,569

Solid Waste Disposal Fund

555

173,243

5,033,614

5,206,857

48,782

4,957,067

5,005,849

201,008

11,207,608

36,436,748

47,644,356

10,036,311

28,853,296

38,889,607

8,754,749

TOTAL ENTERPRISE FUNDS
INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS

X X X X X X X

X X X X X X

X X X X X X X X

Municipal Garage Fund

605

239,781

3,580,245

3,820,026

804,879

2,890,581

3,695,460

124,566

Employee Benefits Fund

661

2,431,263

7,480,327

9,911,590

8,142,966

1,768,624

2,671,044

11,060,572

13,731,616

804,879

11,033,547

11,838,426

1,893,190

TOTAL INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS
FIDUCIARY:
TRUST AND AGENCY FUNDS
CD Escrow Fund
TOTAL TRUST & AGENCY FUNDS

X X X X X X X
736

71,335
71,335

X X X X X X

5,304
5,304

76,639
76,639

X X X X X X
-

X X X X X X
25,500
25,500

X X X X X X X X
51,139
51,139

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EXHIBIT IV

STATEMENT OF PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS
(Do Not Include Expense to be Paid from Bond Issues)
(Section 5705.29. Revised Code)

DESCRIPTION

Amount to be
Estimated Cost
Budgeted
of Permanent
During Current
Improvement
Year

TOTAL
For the year being budgeted, list each contemplated disbursement for permanent improvements, exclusive of any expense to be paid from bond issues, by the fund from which the
expenditures are to be made. Examples for describing the permanent improvements are:
window replacement, vehicle purchase, furnishing offices, appliances for fire department
kitchen.

Name of Paying Bond

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EXHIBIT V

STATEMENT OF AMOUNTS REQUIRED FOR
PAYMENT OF FINAL JUDGEMENTS
(Section 5705.29. Revised Code)

AMOUNT OF
JUDGEMENT

DESCRIPTION OF JUDGEMENT

Deductible on City's liability policies

50,000.00

TOTAL

50,000.00

FUND PAYING JUDGEMENT

General Fund

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OUTSTANDING BONDS AND NOTES

EXHIBIT VI
BUDGET YEAR

PURPOSE OF BONDS AND NOTES

Payable from Bond Retirement Funds:
INSIDE 10 MILL LIMIT

Ordinance or
Resolution

Serial or
Term

Amount
Amounts of Bonds
Amount Required Receivable from
and Notes Outstanding
Rate of
for Principal and Other Sources to
Standing at Beginning
Interest
Interest 1/1/27 to
Meet Debt
of Budgeted Year Jan
12/31/27
Payments 1/1/27
1, 2027
to 12/31/27

X X X X X X XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X X X X X

X X X

X X X X X X X X
1,130,000

159,943

Authority for
Levy Outside 10
Mill Limit*

Date of
Issue

Date Due

X X X X X X

AK Research Facility Property

3/22/15

12/1/26

Serial

3.50

Bender Tract

3/22/15

12/1/26

Serial

2.46

690,000

190,705

SR 122/I-75 Interchange

3/31/09

12/1/26

Serial

3.63

1,290,000

465,700

3,110,000

816,348

TOTAL

OUTSIDE 10 MILL LIMIT:

X X X X X X XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X X X X X

X X X

X X X X X X X X

X X X X X X

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OFFICIAL CERTIFICATE OF ESTIMATED RESOURCES
The Budget Commission of Butler County, Ohio, hereby makes the following Official Certificate of Estimated Resources for the
City of Middletown for the BUDGET YEAR beginning January 1, 2026.

FUND

Estimated
Unencumbered
Balance
January 1, 2026

Real Estate
Property Tax

Personal
Property Tax

Local
Government
Money

Rollback,
Homestead
Personal Property
Tax Exemption

Other Sources

GOVERNMENTAL FUND TYPE
General Fund
Special Revenue Funds
Debt Service Funds
Capital Project Funds
Special Assessment Fund
PROPRIETARY FUND TYPE
Enterprise
Internal Service Funds
FIDUCIARY FUND TYPE
Trust and Agency Funds
TOTAL ALL FUNDS
The Budget commission further certifies that its action on the foregoing budget and the County Auditor's estimare of the rate of each tax necessary to be levied within and outside the
10 mill limitation is set forth in the proper columns of the preceding pages and the total amount approved for each fund must govern the amount of appropriation from such fund.

Date__________________________,

20____
Budget Commission

Total

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PUBLIC
HEARING

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For the Business Meeting of July 7, 2026

June 25, 2026
TO:
ATTN:
FROM:

City Council
Ashley Combs, City Manager
Claire Fetters Binegar, City Planner

SUBJECT:

Street Vacation Petition – Miller Road

APPLICANTS:
Tim and Megan Schmale
Q6511072000006, Q6511072000007
4717 Miller Road
Middletown, OH 45042

Beecher Rogers Jr.
Q6511076000056
4710 River Trail Drive
Middletown, OH 45042

REQUEST:
A request for right-of-way vacation has been submitted by property owners Tim and
Megan Schmale and Beecher Rogers Jr. The applicant requests the City of Middletown
vacate the right-of-way known as Miller Road from an approximate starting point of the
southeastern corner of parcel ID Q6511076000056 to where Miller Road dead ends
into the parcel known as Q6511072000009, equating to approximately 1,400 feet of
right-of-way. The street vacation petition will require approval of the Middletown City
Council following the Planning Commission’s recommendation of the application per
Chapter 1226.01 of the Middletown Development Code and Ohio Revised Code 723.04
et seq.
STAFF ANALYSIS:
The applicants request the City of Middletown vacate approximately the 30-foot wide
right-of-way known as Miller Road as depicted by the red line in the image found in the
attachments to the staff report. An explanation of the requested right-of-way vacation
was not received with the application.
The application identified three property owners, comprised of a total of four parcels, as
applicants:
Parcel ID
Q6511072000006
Q6511072000007
Q6511072000008
Q6511076000056

Street Address
Miller Road
4717 Miller Road
4704 Miller Road
4710 River Trail Drive

Property Owner
Tim and Megan Schmale
Tim and Megan Schmale
Middletown City School District Board of Education
Beecher Rogers Jr.

However, after requesting clarification as to the validity of the signature on behalf of the
Middletown City School District Board of Education for Parcel ID Q6511072000008
found in the application, the applicant stated, “an overly eager neighbor signed the
petition in the wrong spot.” Thus, the signature next to this Parcel appears to not be
made by an authorized representative of the Middletown City School District Board of
Education.

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Additionally, the property owner of the parcel to the south is not identified and did not
sign the petition. As such, there is no written consent from all abutting property owners
under Section 723.06 of the Ohio Revised Code and public notice is required.
Per Chapter 1226.01(b)(3)(B) of the Middletown Development Code, the City of
Middletown’s Planning Commission has the role and power to advise on all matters
involving acquisition or disposal of public real estate. Following Planning Commission’s
recommendation of denial, City Council hears the petition and makes a final determination
on the application.
According to Ohio Revised Code Section 723.04, the legislative authority of a municipal
corporation, on petition by a person owning a lot in the municipal corporation praying that a
street or alley in the immediate vicinity of such lot be vacated or narrowed, or the name
thereof changed, upon hearing, and upon being satisfied that there is good cause for such
change of name, vacation, or narrowing, that it will not be detrimental to the general
interest, and that it should be made, may, by ordinance, declare such street or alley
vacated, narrowed, or the name thereof changed. The legislative authority may include in
one ordinance the change of name, vacation, or narrowing of more than one street,
avenue, or alley. The original ordinance or a certified copy thereof shall be recorded in the
official records of the county recorder.
Per Chapter 1222.04(a)(1) of the Middletown Development Code, all lots shall abut on a
dedicated street of right-of-way and shall comply with the applicable site development
standards in Section 1204.10. With the proposed street vacation of Miller Road, parcel ID
Q6511072000007 would lose right-of-way access and frontage. Additionally, parcel ID
Q6511072000009 would lose right-of-way access and frontage from Miller Road. Parcel ID
Q6511072000009 would retain right-of-way frontage on Breiel Boulevard, but there is not
existing access to the parcel from Breiel Boulevard. The City of Middletown has been
threatened with a Fifth Amendment Takings claim, and the City’s Law Director has noted
that the City would likely be liable if the street vacation petition is approved.
Per Chapter 1202.06(a) of the Middletown Development Code, the administration and
enforcement of the Code should be consistent with the City of Middletown Street Master
Plan.
The Middletown Street Master Plan, adopted in January 2011, identifies Miller Road to be
a future collector street, connected to the end of N. Marshall Road. A collector street will
require 61 feet to 76 feet of right-of-way featuring a 36-foot-wide street. The plan
estimates the cost of the roadway extension to be $4 million and is anticipated to be
completed in a 5-10 year timeframe.
Additionally, while the City’s comprehensive plan, Destination Middletown, does not directly
identify the extension of Miller Road to N. Marshall Road as a potential, future roadway
improvement within the Transportation & Infrastructure chapter, the vacation of Miller
Road would directly impact the larger parcel’s site readiness for residential development.
The subject area, and the surrounding parcels, are located within the City’s Single Family
future land use designation. The 86-acre, undeveloped parcel to the south would be

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directly impacted by loss of right-of-way access and become less marketable, thus
obstructing the goals of the City for single-family dwelling development.
PUBLIC NOTICE REQUIREMENT:
Per the Middletown Development Code, Table 1226-1: Notice Requirements, public notice
was provided to all property owners within 200 feet of the property and published notice
was issued in the Journal-News. One formal letter of opposition and one email in support of
the petition have been received to date and are included in the attachments to the staff
report.
OTHER DEPARTMENT COMMENTS:
Public Works Department
• There is no desire to vacate Miller Road. The City’s Street Master Plan, adopted in
2011, identifies Miller Road to connect to Marshall Road. Approval of the right-ofway vacation petition would go against the Plan.
Community & Economic Development Department
• Approval of the street vacation petition regresses site development and
readiness.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Based on the information provided by the applicant’s submission, staff recommends
denial of the application for the following reasons:
• The petition is procedurally deficient as it represents that all abutting property
owners consent to the street vacation, but contains an invalid signature for Parcel
ID Q6511072000008 in violation of Ohio Revised Code Section 723.06, and
because of the lack of a signature for the owner to the south.
• The applicant did not provide an explanation as to why the street vacation is
warranted.
• The vacation petition creates two non-conforming parcels – Parcel ID
Q6511072000007 and Q6511072000009 – according to Chapter 1224 of the
Middletown Development Code. While this Chapter of the Code may contemplate
how to address pre-existing nonconformities, it does not authorize the creation of
new nonconforming conditions.
• The City could be held liable for a Fifth Amendment Takings claim if the request
for street vacation is approved.
• Chapter 1202.06(a) of the Middletown Development Code requires that
administration and enforcement of the Code be consistent with the City of
Middletown Street Master Plan. The adopted Street Master Plan calls for Miller
Road to be extended south; approval of the petition would be in direct conflict of
adopted policy.
• Vacation of Miller Road would obstruct future residential development of the R-1
zoned parcel, where current right-of-way dead ends.
Therefore, the street vacation petition is in direct conflict with the City’s adopted plans,
regulations, and policies, including Destination Middletown, Middletown Development
Code, and Middletown Street Master Plan.

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PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
The Planning Commission’s recommendation of denial of the street vacation petition is
being forwarded to City Council for final review and decision. After reviewing the
application and supporting materials submitted, and hearing testimony from the
applicant and the public, Planning Commission voted 6-0 to deny the request for the City
to vacate the approximate 1,400 feet of right-of-way known as Miller Road.
REVIEW CRITERIA:
1. The vacation of the requested right of way should not be a detriment to the
general interest – including the neighborhood or to emergency service access or
utility providers.
2. There is good cause for vacation of the requested right of way.
3. Planning Commission’s recommendation will be forwarded to City Council for a
public hearing. City Council makes the final decision by City ordinance to vacate
public right-of-way.
ATTACHMENTS:
Application and supporting documentation.

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CITIZEN
COMMENTS

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COUNCIL
COMMENTS

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CITY MANAGER
REPORTS

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MOTION
AGENDA

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STAFF REPORT
For Business Meeting: July 7, 2026

DATE:

June 27, 2026

TO:

Ashley Combs, City Manager

FROM:

Samantha Zimmerman, Finance Director

2027 Tax Budget
PURPOSE
The attached 2027 Tax Budget for the City of Middletown is hereby submitted as required
by the Ohio Revised Code, Chapter 5705.
Schedule
July 7, 2026

- Public hearing, receive, file and adopt by Motion

July 15, 2026

- Deliver to Butler and Warren County Auditors

BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS
The Annual Tax Budget has two purposes:
1)

A City's annual tax budget also supports the need for its annual property tax levy.
The current levy of 6.90 mills will be requested for 2027.

The assumptions made in projecting the 2027 revenues and expenditures in this tax budget
were:
1)

Revenues in all funds agree with the most recent Financial Plan. The General Fund
revenues projected for 2027 are projected with a 1% increase and expenditures
1

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projected with 1% increase.
2)

All 2027 operational costs agree with the most recent Financial Plan.

The 2027 debt service costs are at actual levels based upon debt repayment
schedules already set. Capital improvement expenditures are from the five-year
capital improvements plan.

These estimates are based on the current knowledge of the revenue stream and the
current expenditures.

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2027 Tax Budget
2026 Tax Year, 2027 Calendar Year

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City of Middletown, Ohio
Butler and Warren Counties, Ohio
(Date)

July

,2025

Signed
Title

FINANCE DIRECTOR

SCHEDULE A
SUMMARY OF AMOUNTS REQUIRED FROM GENERAL PROPERTY TAX APPROVED BY BUDGET COMMISSION,
AND COUNTY AUDITOR'S ESTIMATED RATES

For Municipal Use

For Budget Commission Use

For County Auditor Use

Budget Year
Amount
Requested

Budget Year
Amount Approved
by Budget

Budget Year
Amount to be

of Budget
Commission
Inside/Outside

Commission
Inside 10 Mill
Limitation

Derived From
Levies Outside
10 Mill Limitation

Inside 10 Mill
Limit Budget
Year

Outside 10 Mill
Limit Budget
Year

GOVERNMENT FUNDS
GENERAL FUND
SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
DEBT SERVICE FUNDS
CAPITAL PROJECT FUNDS

Column 1
X X X X X X
3,530,399
1,416,172
956,854

Column 2
X X X X X X

Column 3
X X X X X X

Column 4
X X X X X

Column 5
X X X X X

PROPRIETARY FUNDS

X X X X X X

X X X X X

FIDUCIARY FUNDS
AGENCY FUNDS

X X X X X X
142,608

X X X X X X

X X X X X

TOTAL ALL FUNDS

6,046,033

FUND
(Include only those funds which are requesting general
property tax revenue)

County Auditor's estimate of
Tax Rate to be Levied

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SCHEDULE B
LEVIES OUTSIDE 10 MILL LIMITATION, EXCLUSIVE OF DEBT LEVIES
Maximum Rate
Authorized to be
Levied

FUND

,
, R.C.
,
, R.C.
,
, R.C.
,
, R.C.
,
, R.C.
,
, R.C.
,
, R.C.

SPECIAL LEVY FUNDS:
Current Expense Levy authorized by voters on 05/03/2022,
not to exceed 30 years. Authorized under Sect. 5705, R.C.
not to exceed

/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/

, R.C.
/
, R.C.
/
, R.C.
/
, R.C.
/
, R.C.
/
, R.C.
/
, R.C.
/
, R.C.
/
, R.C.
/
, R.C.
/
, R.C.

1 mill

,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,

Tax Year
County Auditor's
Estimate of
Yield of Levy
(Carry to Schedule A,
Column 3)

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FUND NAME: GENERAL FUND
FUND TYPE/CLASSIFICATION: GOVERNMENTAL - GENERAL

EXHIBIT I
This Exhibit is to be used for the General Fund Only

DESCRIPTION
(1)

For 2024
(Actual)
(2)

For 2025
(Actual)
(3)

Current Year
For 2026
(Budget)
(4)

Budget Year
Estimated for
2027 (5)

3,496,145

3,530,399

REVENUES
Local Taxes:
General Property Tax - Real Estate

3,734,890

4,210,923

22,153,496

21,725,245

Tangible Personal Property Tax
Municipal Income Tax
Public Safety Levy Income Tax

21,971,804

22,630,958

4,651,899

4,695,759

4,437,528

4,570,654

30,540,286

30,631,926

29,905,477

30,732,011

1,235,438

1,275,690

1,200,000

1,212,000

Utility Consumption Tax

23,510

41,148

35,350

36,411

Homestead Rollback

441,384

485,137

305,000

408,050

Estate Tax

Cigarette Tax

2,349

2,515

4,000

4,040

License Tax

600

1,700

1,717

64,041

74,872

60,000

60,600

1,766,723

1,879,962

1,606,050

1,722,818

Federal Grants or Aid

141,860

383,700

2,000

2,020

State Grants or Aid

10,256

19,998

2,000

2,020

Commercial Activities Tax

Total Local Taxes
Intergovernmental Revenues:
State Shared Taxes and Permits:
Local Government

Liquor and Beer Permits
Total State Shared Taxes and Permits

Total Intergovernmental Revenues

1,918,839

2,283,660

1,610,050

1,726,858

Charges for Services

6,396,503

6,686,190

6,923,718

7,067,742

Fees, Licenses and Permits

627,850

557,064

673,000

679,730

Fines and Forfeits

17,515

8,225

14,000

14,140

Miscellaneous:

1,108,299

1,320,294

1,100,100

1,111,101

Interest

948,940

960,886

830,450

838,755

Other Miscellaneous Revenue

17,993

17,138

15,000

15,150

Transfers

3,368,355

3,721,972

4,034,704

4,075,051

Sale of Notes

7,450,000

7,897,000

8,237,696

8,200,000

817,783

519,825

600,000

606,000

Other Financing Sources:

Reimbursements

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FUND NAME: GENERAL FUND
FUND TYPE/CLASSIFICATION: GOVERNMENTAL - GENERAL

EXHIBIT I
This Exhibit is to be used for the General Fund Only

Current Year
For 2026
(Budget)
(4)

Budget Year
Estimated for
2027 (5)

54,604,181

53,944,195

55,066,537

24,243,005

28,609,581

31,628,357

31,944,641

Contractual Services

4,064,578

5,060,124

5,222,069

5,110,725

Supplies and Materials

593,515

894,320

946,324

903,264

11,895,076

1,951,950

2,004,587

1,971,469

40,796,175

36,515,975

39,801,337

39,930,099

Personal Services

543,400

881,588

1,000,884

1,010,893

Contractual Services

584,040

877,465

1,077,650

886,240

Supplies and Materials

44,206

61,532

57,900

58,479

Capital Outlay

23,439

42,046

78,654

42,467

1,195,086

1,862,631

2,215,088

1,998,078

Personal Services

711,878

1,377,995

1,292,252

1,305,175

Contractual Services

1,147,315

992,207

980,950

990,760

Supplies and Materials

16,692

11,353

16,000

11,466

Capital Outlay

25,474

26,782

325,000

28,250

1,901,358

2,408,336

2,614,202

2,335,651

Personal Services

147,991

85,257

146,292

147,755

Contractual Services

36,664

38,731

123,758

39,118

Supplies and Materials

4,112

2,046

3,800

2,067

Capital Outlay

13,959

13,100

22,100

13,231

Total Transportation

202,726

139,134

295,950

202,171

For 2024
(Actual)
(2)

For 2025
(Actual)
(3)

53,212,363

Personal Services

DESCRIPTION
(1)

TOTAL REVENUE
EXPENDITURES
Security of Persons and Property

Capital Outlay
Total Security of Persons and Property

Leisure Time Activities

Total Leisure Time Activities

Community Environment

Total Community Environment

Transportation

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FUND NAME: GENERAL FUND
FUND TYPE/CLASSIFICATION: GOVERNMENTAL - GENERAL

EXHIBIT I
This Exhibit is to be used for the General Fund Only

DESCRIPTION
(1)

For 2024
(Actual)
(2)

For 2025
(Actual)
(3)

Current Year
For 2026
(Budget)
(4)

Budget Year
Estimated for
2027 (5)

General Government
Personal Services

3,328,261

3,044,213

3,862,100

3,900,721

Contractual Services

1,917,727

1,277,517

1,374,028

1,290,292

Supplies and Materials

26,678

22,285

36,000

22,508

Capital Outlay

54,180

86,221

115,150

87,083

Debt Service

639,548

8,766,810

8,397,620

8,481,596

5,966,393

13,197,046

13,784,898

13,782,200

1,485,555

2,098,049

859,193

867,785

1,485,555

2,098,049

859,193

867,785

TOTAL EXPENDITURES

51,547,293

56,221,171

59,570,668

59,115,983

Revenues over/(under) Expenditures

1,665,070

(1,616,990)

(5,626,473)

(4,049,445)

Beginning Unencumbered Balance

25,737,806

27,402,876

23,809,861

18,183,388

Ending Cash Fund Balance

27,402,876

25,785,886

18,183,388

14,133,942

Encumbrances (outstanding at year end)
Estimated Ending Unencumbered Fund Balance

(1,245,037)
26,157,839

(1,976,026)
23,809,861

18,183,388

14,133,942

Total General Government

Other Uses of Funds
Transfers Out
Total Other Uses of Funds

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FUND NAME: CONSERVANCY
FUND TYPE/CLASSIFICATION: FIDUCIARY/AGENCY

EXHIBIT II

To be used for any fund receiving property tax revenue except the General Fund.

DESCRIPTION
(1)

For 2024
(Actual)
(2)

For 2025
(Actual)
(3)

Current Year
For 2026
(Budget)
(4)

Budget Year
Estimated for
2027
(5)

REVENUES
Local Taxes
General Property Tax - Real Estate
Personal Property Tax
From General Fund
Municipal Income Tax
Total Local Taxes

134,991
134,991

136,142
75,000
211,142

141,196
75,000
216,196

142,608
75,000
217,608

Intergovernmental Revenue
Homestead Rollback
Commercial Activities Tax
Transfers
Total Intergovernmental Revenue

15,995
15,995

16,216
16,216

10,298
10,298

10,401
10,401

150,986

227,358

226,494

228,009

1,682
1,682

1,711
1,711

3,200
3,200

3,232
3,232

Other Use of Funds
Tax payment
Total Other Use of Funds

123,349
123,349

245,008
245,008

249,470
249,470

251,965
251,965

TOTAL EXPENDITURES

125,031

246,719

252,670

255,197

25,956
66,156
92,112

(19,361)
92,112
72,750

(26,176)
72,750
46,574

(27,188)
46,574
19,387

92,112

72,750

46,574

19,387

TOTAL REVENUE
EXPENDITURES
General Government
Contractual Services
Butler County Collection Fees
Total General Government

Revenues over/(under) Expenditures
Beginning Unencumbered Balance
Ending Cash Fund Balance
Est. Encumbrances (outstanding at year end)

Estimated Ending
Unencumbered Fund Balance

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FUND NAME: POLICE RELIEF & PENSION FUND
FUND TYPE/CLASSIFICATION: GOVERNMENTAL/SPECIAL REVENUE

EXHIBIT II

To be used for any fund receiving property tax revenue except the General Fund.

DESCRIPTION
(1)

For 2024
(Actual)
(2)

For 2025
(Actual)
(3)

Current Year Budget Year
Estimated for Estimated for
2026
2026
(4)
(5)

REVENUES
Local Taxes
General Property Tax - Real Estate
Tangible Personal Property Tax
Municipal Income Tax
Other Local Taxes
Total Local Taxes

289,259
1,482,177
1,771,437

304,236
1,680,472
1,984,708

228,981
1,252,105
1,481,086

231,271
1,264,626
1,495,897

35,420
35,420

36,748
36,748

20,483
20,483

37,487
37,487

1,806,856

2,021,456

1,501,569

1,533,383

General Government
Contractual Services
Butler County Collection Fees
Total General Government

3,682
3,682

3,756
3,756

3,756
4,776

3,794
3,794

Other Use of Funds
Transfers-Out (Police Pension)
Total Other Use of Funds

1,482,177
1,482,177

1,680,472
1,680,472

1,848,000
1,848,000

1,866,480
1,866,480

TOTAL EXPENDITURES

1,485,860

1,684,228

1,852,776

1,870,274

Revenues over/(under) Expenditures
Beginning Unencumbered Balance
Ending Cash Fund Balance

320,997
1,590,390
1,911,386

337,228
1,911,386
2,248,614

(351,207)
2,248,614
1,897,407

(336,890)
1,897,407
1,560,517

Intergovernmental Revenue
Homestead Rollback
Commercial Activities Tax
Total Intergovernmental Revenue
Loan from other fund

TOTAL REVENUE
EXPENDITURES

Est. Encumbrances (outstanding at year end)

Estimated Ending
Unencumbered Fund Balance

1,911,386

2,248,614

1,897,407

1,560,517

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FUND NAME: FIRE RELIEF & PENSION FUND
FUND TYPE/CLASSIFICATION: GOVERNMENTAL/SPECIAL REVENUE

EXHIBIT II

To be used for any fund receiving property tax revenue except the General Fund.

DESCRIPTION
(1)

For 2024
(Actual)
(2)

For 2025
(Actual)
(3)

Budget Year
Estimated for
2026 (5)

Budget Year
Estimated for
2027 (5)

REVENUES
Local Taxes
General Property Tax - Real Estate
Tangible Personal Property Tax
Municipal Income Tax
Other Local Taxes
Total Local Taxes

289,259
1,886,178
2,175,437

304,236
2,041,500
2,345,736

236,969
1,486,610
1,723,579

239,339
1,501,476
1,740,815

33,952
33,952

34,952
34,952

20,199
20,199

35,655
35,655

2,209,389

2,380,688

1,743,778

1,776,469

3,679
3,679

3,751
3,751

4,824
4,776

4,872
4,872

1,886,178
1,886,178

2,041,500
2,041,500

2,186,704
2,186,704

2,208,571
2,208,571

TOTAL EXPENDITURES

1,889,857

2,045,251

2,191,480

2,213,443

Revenues over/(under) Expenditures
Beginning Unencumbered Balance
Ending Cash Fund Balance

319,532
1,615,578
1,935,110

335,437
1,935,110
2,270,546

(447,702)
2,270,546
1,822,844

(436,974)
1,822,844
1,385,870

Intergovernmental Revenue
Homestead Rollback
Commercial Activities Tax
Total Intergovernmental Revenue
Loan from other Funds

TOTAL REVENUE
EXPENDITURES
General Government
Contractual Services
Butler County Collection Fees
Total General Government
Other Use of Funds
Transfers-Out (Fire Pension)
Total Other Use of Funds

Est. Encumbrances (outstanding at year end)

Estimated Ending
Unencumbered Fund Balance

1,935,110

2,270,546

1,822,844

1,385,870

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FUND NAME: FIRE LEVY
FUND TYPE/CLASSIFICATION: GOVERNMENTAL/SPECIAL REVENUE

EXHIBIT II

To be used for any fund receiving property tax revenue except the General Fund.

DESCRIPTION
(1)

For 2024
(Actual)
(2)

For 2025
(Actual)
(3)

Current Year
Estimated for
2026 (4)

Budget Year
Estimated for
2027 (5)

REVENUES
Local Taxes
General Property Tax - Real Estate
Total Local Taxes

1,050,542
1,050,542

1,103,316
1,103,316

936,200
936,200

945,562
945,562

Intergovernmental Revenue
Homestead Rollback
Total Intergovernmental Revenue

23,422
23,422

24,512
24,512

19,913
19,913

20,112
20,112

Miscellaneous:
Interest
Other Miscellaneous Revenue

1,164,914
-

1,487,467
-

50,000
-

50,500
-

2,238,878

2,615,296

1,006,113

1,016,174

15,206,256
12,135

8,926,410
12,397

125,000
19,190

126,250
19,382

38,540

TOTAL REVENUE
EXPENDITURES

16,406
1,024,220
16,259,017

195,750
261,901
1,025,470
10,460,469

1,736,470
1,880,660

1,736,220
1,881,852

TOTAL EXPENDITURES

16,259,017

10,460,469

1,880,660

1,881,852

Revenues over/(under) Expenditures
Beginning Unencumbered Balance
Ending Cash Fund Balance

(14,020,139)
26,532,198
12,512,059

(7,845,173)
12,512,059
4,666,886

(874,547)
2,740,847
1,866,300

(865,678)
1,866,300
1,000,622

Est. Encumbrances (outstanding at year end)

(10,883,755)

(1,926,039)

Estimated Ending
Unencumbered Fund Balance

1,628,304

2,740,847

1,866,300

1,000,622

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FUND NAME: CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
FUND TYPE/CLASSIFICATION: GOVERNMENTAL/CAPITAL PROJECTS

EXHIBIT II

To be used for any fund receiving property tax revenue except the General Fund.

DESCRIPTION
(1)

For 2024
(Actual)
(2)

For 2025
(Actual)
(3)

Current Year
Estimated for
2026 (4)

Budget Year
Estimated for
2027 (5)

REVENUES
Local Taxes
General Property Tax - Real Estate
Tangible Personal Property Tax
Municipal Income Tax
Other Local Taxes
Total Local Taxes

917,476
917,476

931,172
931,172

947,380
947,380

956,854
956,854

107,611
1,204,456
1,312,067

109,367
54,635
164,002

68,610
2,300,000
2,200,000
4,568,610

111,565
100,000

6,637
222,032
236,843
-

3,130
200,500
218,648
200,000

4,500
150,000
50,000

4,545
151,500
50,000

2,695,055

1,717,452

5,720,490

1,374,464

11,340
11,340

11,573
11,573

16,000
16,000

16,160
16,160

Capital Outlay
Public Safety
Public Health & Welfare
Leisure Time Activities
Community Environment
Highways & Streets
General Government
Miscellaneous
Total Capital Outlay

404,958
1,562,082
150,000
1,126,800
3,243,841

329,151
622,630
1,090,130
14,400
45,339
2,101,650

4,370,000
1,100,000
1,500,000
7,320,000

353,500
1,000,000
150,000
45,792
1,549,292

TOTAL EXPENDITURES

3,255,181

2,113,223

7,336,000

1,565,452

Revenues over/(under) Expenditures
Beginning Unencumbered Balance
Ending Cash Fund Balance

(560,126)
6,064,904
5,504,778

(395,771)
5,504,778
5,109,007

(1,615,510)
1,851,959
236,448

(174,828)
236,448
61,621

Est. Encumbrances (outstanding at year end)

(1,360,857)

(3,257,049)

Estimated Ending
Unencumbered Fund Balance

4,143,921

1,851,959

236,448

61,621

TOTAL REVENUE

211,565

EXPENDITURES
General Government
Contractual Services
Butler County Collection Fees
Total General Government

350,000

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EXHIBIT III
FUND #

Budget Year Expenditures and Encumbrances

FUND
List all funds individually unless reported
on Exhibit I or II

Estimated
Unencumbered
Fund Balance 1/1/27

Budget Year
Estimated
Receipt

Total Available
For
Expenditures

Personal Svcs.

Other

Total

GOVERNMENTAL/GENERAL FUND:
General Fund

X X X X X X X
100
18,183,388

X X X X X X
55,066,537

X X X X X X
73,249,925

X X X X X X
38,309,184

X X X X X X
20,806,799

X X X X X X
59,115,983

X X X X X X X X
14,133,942

200
201
210
215
225
228
229
230
238
240
242
243
245
246
247
248
249
250
251
252
253
254
260
262
263
267
429
725
726

X X X X X X
2,311,320
936,835
798,795
140,329
500,000
2,123,286
42,211
119,736
-

6,972,511

Estimated
Unencumbered
Balance 12/31/27

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FUND
List all funds individually unless reported
on Exhibit I or II

FUND #

EXHIBIT III

DEBT SERVICE FUNDS

Estimated
Unencumbered
Fund Balance
1/1/27

Budget Year
Estimated
Receipt

X X X X X X X

X X X X X X

Total Available
For
Expenditures

X X X X X X

Budget Year Expenditures and Encumbrances
Personal
Services

Other

Total

X X X X X X

Estimated
Unencumbered
Balance 12/31/27

X X X X X X X X

General Obligation Bond Retirement Fund

305

1,623,501

495,414

1,128,087

Special Assessment Bond Retirement Fund
East End/Towne Blvd Tax Increment District
Fund

325

186,118

51,612

237,730

25,640

212,090

340

880,820

408,000

1,288,820

328,440

960,380

Downtown Tax Increment District Fund

345

79,279

Aeronca Tax Increment District Fund

350

9,483

Airport/Riverfront Tax Increment District

355

28,334

N Miller Rd Tax Increment District Fund
Towne Mall/Hospital Tax Increment District
Fund
Renaissance North Tax Increment District
Fund
Renaissance South Tax Increment District
Fund

360

230,338

11,220

241,558

306

241,252

370

424,385

1,530,000

1,954,385

1,264,400

689,985

371

596,090

846,600

1,442,690

836,960

605,730

372

907,932

1,224,000

2,131,932

1,460,640

671,292

Sawyer's Mill Tax Increment District Fund
Greentree Industrial Park Tax Increment
District Fund
Made Industrial Park Tax Increment District
Fund

373

346,983

1,054,201

1,401,183

1,010,936

390,247

375

439,894

376

26,247

159,028

185,275

159,028

26,247

South Yankee Rd Tax Increment District Fund 377

27,730

486,511
11,578,304

Towne Mall Tax Increment District Fund
TOTAL DEBT SERVICE FUNDS

378

284,592
6,091,724

201,919
5,486,580

163,200
5,744,964

323,311
5,833,339

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FUND
List all funds individually unless reported
on Exhibit I or II

FUND #

EXHIBIT III

CAPITAL PROJECT FUNDS

Estimated
Unencumbered
Fund Balance
1/1/27

Budget Year
Estimated
Receipt

X X X X X X X

X X X X X X

Total Available
For
Expenditures
X X X X X X

Budget Year Expenditures and Encumbrances
Personal
Services

Other

Total

X X X X X X

220

236,448

1,374,464

1,610,913

East End Development

480

19,121

4,080

23,201

Downtown Improvements Fund

481

63,277

200,940

264,217

150,355

113,862

Airport Improvement Fund

492

1,029,752

96,900

1,126,652

102,000

1,024,652

Water Capital Reserve

494

4,808,191

8,667,173

13,475,364

7,671,962

5,803,402

Storm Water Capital Reserve Fund

415

2,268,427

601,902

2,870,329

1,402,500

1,467,829

Sewer Capital Reserve Fund

495

25,100,240

15,581,544

40,681,784

17,107,166

23,574,619

Computer Replacement Fund

498

660,789

335,674

996,463

739,500

256,963

Property Development Fund

499

360,228

1,685,020

2,045,248

1,806,400

238,848

Economic Development Bond Service

485

104,654

11,331,867

11,436,521

11,332,277

104,245

34,651,128

39,879,564

74,530,692

41,759,274

32,771,418

1,447,116

X X X X X X X X

Capital Improvement Fund

TOTAL CAPITAL FUNDS

1,447,116

Estimated
Unencumbered
Balance 12/31/27

163,797
23,201

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FUND
List all funds individually unless reported
on Exhibit I or II

FUND #

EXHIBIT III

PROPRIETARY:
ENTERPRISE FUNDS

Estimated
Unencumbered
Fund Balance
1/1/27

Budget Year
Estimated
Receipt

X X X X X X X

X X X X X X

Total Available
For
Expenditures

X X X X X X

Budget Year Expenditures and Encumbrances
Personal
Services

Other

Total

X X X X X X

Estimated
Unencumbered
Balance 12/31/27

X X X X X X X X

Water Fund

510

1,663,291

12,608,748

14,272,039

3,861,943

10,404,304

14,266,247

5,792

Sewer Fund

520

5,818,327

15,186,709

21,005,036

4,841,415

10,974,741

15,816,156

5,188,880

Airport Fund

525

495,070

649,851

1,144,921

160,463

804,066

964,529

180,392

Storm Water Fund

515

101,447

2,528,928

2,630,375

1,123,709

1,304,559

2,428,267

202,108

Wellfield Protection Fund

546

2,956,230

428,898

3,385,128

408,559

2,976,569

Solid Waste Disposal Fund

555

173,243

5,033,614

5,206,857

48,782

4,957,067

5,005,849

201,008

11,207,608

36,436,748

47,644,356

10,036,311

28,853,296

38,889,607

8,754,749

TOTAL ENTERPRISE FUNDS
INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS

X X X X X X X

X X X X X X

X X X X X X X X

Municipal Garage Fund

605

239,781

3,580,245

3,820,026

804,879

2,890,581

3,695,460

124,566

Employee Benefits Fund

661

2,431,263

7,480,327

9,911,590

8,142,966

1,768,624

2,671,044

11,060,572

13,731,616

804,879

11,033,547

11,838,426

1,893,190

TOTAL INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS
FIDUCIARY:
TRUST AND AGENCY FUNDS
CD Escrow Fund
TOTAL TRUST & AGENCY FUNDS

X X X X X X X
736

71,335
71,335

X X X X X X

5,304
5,304

76,639
76,639

X X X X X X
-

X X X X X X
25,500
25,500

X X X X X X X X
51,139
51,139

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EXHIBIT IV

STATEMENT OF PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS
(Do Not Include Expense to be Paid from Bond Issues)
(Section 5705.29. Revised Code)

DESCRIPTION

Amount to be
Estimated Cost
Budgeted
of Permanent
During Current
Improvement
Year

Name of Paying Bond

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EXHIBIT V

STATEMENT OF AMOUNTS REQUIRED FOR
PAYMENT OF FINAL JUDGEMENTS
(Section 5705.29. Revised Code)

AMOUNT OF
JUDGEMENT

DESCRIPTION OF JUDGEMENT

Deductible on City's liability policies

50,000.00

TOTAL

50,000.00

FUND PAYING JUDGEMENT

General Fund

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OUTSTANDING BONDS AND NOTES

EXHIBIT VI
BUDGET YEAR

PURPOSE OF BONDS AND NOTES

Payable from Bond Retirement Funds:
INSIDE 10 MILL LIMIT

Ordinance or
Resolution

Serial or
Term

X X X X X X XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X X X X X

X X X

X X X X X X X X
1,130,000

159,943

Authority for
Levy Outside 10
Mill Limit*

Date of
Issue

Date Due

X X X X X X

AK Research Facility Property

3/22/15

12/1/26

Serial

3.50

Bender Tract

3/22/15

12/1/26

Serial

2.46

690,000

190,705

SR 122/I-75 Interchange

3/31/09

12/1/26

Serial

3.63

1,290,000

465,700

3,110,000

816,348

TOTAL

OUTSIDE 10 MILL LIMIT:

X X X X X X XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X X X X X

X X X

X X X X X X X X

X X X X X X

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FUND

Estimated
Unencumbered
Balance
January 1, 2026

Real Estate
Property Tax

Personal
Property Tax

Local
Government
Money

Rollback,
Homestead
Personal Property
Tax Exemption

Other Sources

Date__________________________,

20____
Budget Commission

Total

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STAF REPORT

For the Business Meeting of July 7th, 2026

June 17th, 2026
TO: Ashley Combs, City Manager
FROM: Kayla Carle, Purchasing Agent

Purchase of a Trucks for Street and Storm Maintenance
PURPOSE
To request approval to purchase two 2027 International snowplow trucks from Rush Truck Centers,
of Cincinnati, OH in the amount of $518,298.06 for the Streets and Storm Water Maintenance
divisions.
BACKGROUND and FINDINGS
The Streets and Storm Water Maintenance divisions have two International snowplow trucks that
need to be replaced. Both trucks that are being replaced have met the City’s 15-point replacement
schedule and are past due on their replacement date as detailed below.
Equipment number and Year
#2940 Year: 2010
#2941 Year: 2009

Make & Model
International, 7400 SFA 4x2
International, 7400 SFA 4x4

Months Past Due
60
72

The two 2027 International snowplow trucks will be used within the Street and Storm water
divisions and support routine work throughout the city of Middletown. Work will include debris
and snow removal. rucks come fully upfitted with dump body, snowplow, brine tank and salt
spreaders.
The new trucks are available through the cooperative purchasing program, Sourcewell. Trucks
2940 and 2941 will be sold on GovDeals once procurement is finalized.
ALTERNATIVES
The alternative is to not purchase the referenced trucks. This will impact future operations as
current trucks have surpassed expected service life, and maintenance costs will continue to escalate
due to age.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There are sufficient funds available in the Garage Fund for this purchase (605.550.54340), These
trucks were identified during FY26 budget review.

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EMERGENCY/NON-EMERGENCY
Motion Agenda
cc:

Samantha Zimmerman, Finance Director
Marc Kennedy, Garage Superintendent
Scott Tadych, Public Works & Utilities Director
Charlie Anderson, Public Works Superintendent

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STAFF REPORT

For the Business Meeting of July 7th, 2026

June 29th, 2026
TO:

Ashley Combs, City Manager

FROM:

Earl Nelson, Chief of Police
Drug Abuse Response Team Grant

PURPOSE
To request approval to accept the Drug Abuse Response Team Grant supported by the Ohio
Attorney General’s Office.
BACKGROUND and FINDINGS
The City of Middletown will receive $42,635.84 from the Ohio Attorney General’s Office, with
no matching funds required.
These funds will be utilized from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. The Middletown Police
Department will use the grant to cover overtime costs associated with the Quick Response Team
(QRT) and outreach efforts. This program includes a community coordinator, Victoria Hensley,
a police officer, and fire personnel who make contact with individuals who have experienced
overdoses, providing them with resources and treatment options.
Additionally, the outreach team focuses on individuals struggling with addiction as well as those
facing homelessness in our community. The team dedicates four days a week to reaching out to
these vulnerable populations and providing them with essential resources.
The funds will be allocated as follows:
- Overtime Costs for Police Officers: $37,635.84
- Outreach Supplies and Materials: $5,000.00
ALTERNATIVES
Decline the grant.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The City of Middletown will receive $42,635.84 from the Ohio Attorney General’s Office which
will need to be appropriated by separate legislation.
The City of Middletown will have a match of $0.00.
EMERGENCY/NON-EMERGENCY
Motion

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STAFF REPORT

For the City Council meeting of July 7, 2026

_____________________________________________________________________________
DATE:

June 26, 2026

TO:

Ashley Combs, City Manager

FROM:
PREPARED BY:

Scott Tadych, Public Works & Utilities Director
Tom Smith, CED Director
Sewer Connection Fee Waiver for the Warren County
Port Authority for the Arena at Renaissance Pointe

PURPOSE
To authorize a waiver of the sewer connection fee for the Warren County Port Authority related
to the improvements for the Arena at Renaissance Pointe.
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS
As a part of the infrastructure development for the Arena at Renaissance Pointe, the developer
(Warren County Port Authority) is requesting that the sewer connection fee related to sewer service
for the Arena be waived. In accordance with Middletown Codified Ordinance Section 1040.10(c),
City Council may authorize a connection fee waiver for sewer service for a tax-supported entity.
The Public Works & Utilities Director recommends approval of this waiver.
ALTERNATIVES
Per M.C.O. Section 1040.10(c), City Council shall approve or reject the recommendation of the
PW&U Director by motion.
FINANCIAL IMPACTS
The connection fee waiver is in the amount of $35,000.00
NON-EMERGENCY / EMERGENCY
Motion Agenda.

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LEGISLATION
ITEM 1

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ORDINANCE NO. O2026-37
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT WITH THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE
REHABILITATION OF TWO BRIDGE SIZE CULVERTS ON STATE ROUTE 122
EAST OF THE GRAND AVENUE AND ROOSEVELT BOULEVARD SPLIT.
PID No. 114653
County/Route/Section: BUT/PRE Inverts FY27
BE IT ORDAINED, by the City Council of the City of Middletown, Butler/Warren
Counties, Ohio, that:
Section 1 – Project Description
The State has determined the need for the following described project:
Pave inverts of bridge size culverts in Butler / Preble County and perform other
related repairs. Project includes bridge size culverts BUT-27-1264, BUT-4B0044, BUT-122-1115.
Section 2 – Consent Statement
Being in the public interest, the City (hereinafter “LPA”) gives consent to the
Director of Transportation to complete the above-described project as detailed in the
LPA-ODOT-Let Agreement to be entered into by the parties.
Section 3 – Cooperation Statement
The LPA shall cooperate with the Director of Transportation in the development
and construction of the above described project as follows:
The State shall assume and bear 100% of all costs of the improvements.
The LPA agrees to pay 100% of the costs of those features requested by the
LPA which are determined by the State and Federal Highway Administration to
be unnecessary for the Project.
Section 4 – Authority to Sign
City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager of the City of Middletown
(LPA) to enter into contracts with the Director of Transportation which are necessary
to develop plans for and to complete the above-described project. The City Manager
is also authorized to enter into agreements with ODOT pre-qualified consultants for
the preliminary engineering phase of the project if needed. Upon request of ODOT,
the City Manager is also empowered to execute any appropriate documents to assign
all rights, title, and interests of the City of Middletown to ODOT arising from any

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agreement with its consultant in order to allow ODOT to direct additional or corrective
work, recover damages due to errors or omissions, and to exercise all other
contractual rights and remedies afforded by law or equity.
Section 5 – Utilities and Right-of-Way Statement
The LPA agrees that all right-of-way required for the described project will be
acquired and/or made available in accordance with current State and Federal
regulations. The LPA also understands that right-of-way costs include eligible utility
costs. The LPA agrees that all utility accommodation, relocation and reimbursement
will comply with the current provisions of 23 CFR 645 and the ODOT Utilities Manual.
Section 6 – Maintenance
Upon completion of the Project, and unless otherwise agreed, the LPA shall:
(1) provide adequate maintenance for the Project in accordance with all applicable
State and Federal law, including, but not limited to, Title 23, U.S.C., Section 116; (2)
provide ample financial provisions, as necessary, for the maintenance of the Project;
(3) maintain the right-of-way, keeping it free of obstructions; and (4) hold said right-ofway inviolate for public highway purposes.
Section 7 – Effective Date
This ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period
allowed by law.
____________________________
Elizabeth Slamka, Mayor
1st Reading:___________
2nd Reading:____________
Adopted:_______________
Effective:______________
Attest: ___________________
Clerk of City Council
H://Law/leg/2026 Leg/O ODOT Preliminary Legislation SR 122 at Grand & Roosevelt split

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CERTIFICATE OF COPY
STATE OF OHIO
City of Middletown, Butler/Warren Counties, Ohio
I, Amy Schenck, as Clerk of Council of the City of Middletown, Butler/Warren
Counties, Ohio, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of Ordinance
No. O2026-___ adopted by the Legislative Authority of the City of Middletown on the _____
day of ___________________, 2026.
That the publication of such ordinance has been made and certified of record according
to Law; that no proceedings looking to a referendum upon such ordinance have been taken;
and that such ordinance and certificate of publication thereof are of record in Ordinance No.
O2026-___.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my
official seal, if applicable, this _____________ day of __________________, 2026.

___________________________________
Amy Schenck, Clerk of City Council

(CITY SEAL)

City of Middletown
Butler/Warren Counties, Ohio

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STAFF REPORT

For Business Meeting: June 16, 2026

DATE:

June 4, 2026

TO:

Ashley Combs, City Manager

FROM:

Scott Tadych, Public Works and Utilities Director
Consent Legislation – SR 122 Culvert Rehabilitation PID 114653

PURPOSE
To authorize the City Manager to sign consent legislation for the Ohio Department of
Transportation (ODOT) to rehabilitate two culverts on State Route 122.
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS
ODOT has a future project to rehabilitate twin 190 inch by 108 inch corrugated metal culverts
on State Route 122 just east of the Grand Ave./Roosevelt Blvd. split. The structures carry the
North Branch of Dick’s Creek. ODOT will bid and administer the project. This work will be done at
no cost to the City and is scheduled to be done in 2027.
ALTERNATIVES
None
FINANCIAL IMPACTS
None, the design and construction will be funded by ODOT.
EMERGENCY/NON EMERGENCY
Non-Emergency
ATTACHMENTS
Sample Legislation

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LEGISLATION
ITEM 2

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ORDINANCE NO. O2026-38
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ENTER INTO AN
ENTERPRISE ZONE AGREEMENT WITH WEIDMANN ELECTRICAL
TECHNOLOGY INC. PROVIDING FOR A NEW MANUFACTURING
FACILITY AS A DEVELOPMENT PROJECT AND TAX EXEMPTION
PURSUANT TO THE OHIO ENTERPRISE ZONE PROGRAM AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
WHEREAS, the State of Ohio has, pursuant to its Ohio Enterprise Zone Program, provided
for the establishment of “enterprise zones” as such term is defined in Section 5709.61 of the Ohio
Revised Code, and for the provision of tax incentives to private enterprises in order to promote and
encourage development programs by private enterprises in such “enterprise zones,” and the creation
and/or preservation of jobs in connection therewith; and
WHEREAS, City Council, by its Ordinance No. No. 084-66 enacted on June 5, 1984,
designated an area within the City as an “enterprise zone” pursuant to Sections 5709.61 through
5709.69 of the Ohio Revised Code (the “Act”); and
WHEREAS, effective June 15, 1984, the Director of the Ohio Department of Development
determined that the aforementioned area designated in that Ordinance No. 084-66 contained the
characteristics set forth in the Act and certified that the area as an “enterprise zone” under the Act;
and
WHEREAS, City Council, by Resolutions No. R96-32 adopted on July 16, 2996, No. R9928 adopted on September 21, 199, No. R2001-31 adopted on November 6, 2001 and No. R2007-1
adopted on January 16, 2007, expanded the area within the “enterprise zone” in accordance with the
Act; and
WHEREAS, effective August 29, 1996, October 26, 1999, November 20, 2001, and February
23, 2007, respectively, the Director of the Ohio Department of Development certified that areas
designated by the City in Resolutions No. R96-32, No. R9 9-2 8, No. R.2001-31, and No. R2007-1
also contain the characteristics set forth in the Act and certified the expanded area as an “enterprise
zone” under the Act (the “Enterprise Zone”); and
WHEREAS, City Council has received a proposal from Weidmann Electrical Technology,
Inc. (together with its affiliates and permitted successors or assigns, “Weidmann”) proposing to
develop a 350,000 square foot building to create a new manufacturing facility on certain real property
located within the Enterprise Zone and identified by the Butler County Auditor, Ohio as having Parcel
No. Q6532025000001 (the “Project”); and
WHEREAS, Weidmann has submitted an Enterprise Zone Application to the City, a copy
of which is attached hereto as “Attachment 1” the (“Application”); and
WHEREAS, the Project is expected to enable Weidmann to invest approximately
$150,000,000 in building improvements, machinery, and equipment to create approximately 56 new

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full-time permanent jobs that will result in approximately $3,000,000 in new annual payroll; and
WHEREAS, the City and Weidmann desire to enter into a written Enterprise Zone
Agreement (the “Agreement”), substantially in the form attached hereto as “Attachment 2” in order
to facilitate the development of the Project, which will benefit the economic climate of the City; and
WHEREAS, the Application has been reviewed and investigated by the City, and City
Council has received oral or written reports and data in support of the Application. Based on such
review and investigation and City Council’s own information and knowledge, City Council has
determined that it will be in the best interests of the City of Middletown and its citizens to enter into
the Agreement, which Agreement will carry out the purposes of the Ohio Enterprise Zone Program
and the Act, and will promote the economic welfare of the City and its residents by creating or
preserving jobs and employment opportunities in the City; and
WHEREAS, the City by its Ordinance No. 2015-76, passed December 1, 2015, and the
Middletown Board of Education (the “School District”) by motion on November 30, 2015
previously entered a Comprehensive School Compensation Agreement to provide for payment for
the School District and the School District waived any requirement for the City to provide notice
under Ohio Revised Code Section 5709.83; and
that:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Middletown, Ohio

SECTION 1. Based on the aforesaid review, investigation, reports, and data, City Council
hereby finds and determines that Weidmann is qualified by financial responsibility and business
expertise to create and preserve employment opportunities and to remediate the environmental
condition of the property in the Enterprise Zone and to improve the economic climate of the City.
City Council further finds and determines that the Application complies with the requirements of
the Ohio Enterprise Zone Program and the Act, the Project is satisfactory to the City, and the
Application is hereby approved.
SECTION 2. City Council hereby finds and determines that the real property tax
exemptions requested by Weidmann in connection with the Project in its Application and the
Agreement meets the requirements of the Ohio Enterprise Zone Program and the Act, and City
Council hereby approves such exemptions; to wit, (i) exemption for fifteen years of one hundred
percent (100%) of the increase in the assessed valuation of real property constituting the project
site subsequent to this Ordinance’s approval, and (ii) not to exceed fifty per cent, of the assessed
valuation of the real property of the facility prior to remediation. City Council further authorizes
and directs the City Manager to enter into the Agreement, substantially in the form attached hereto
as Attachment 2, to provide for the construction of the Project and granting the tax exemptions
requested by Weidmann and set forth herein. The Agreement is hereby approved, together with
such changes or amendments that are not inconsistent with this Ordinance and the Act and not
substantially adverse to the City, all of which shall be conclusively evidenced by the signing of
the Agreement or any amendments thereto by the City Manager and the Law Director on behalf of
the City.

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SECTION 3. City Council hereby authorizes and directs the City Manager, Law Director,
and Community & Economic Development Director to take additional steps, provide such
information and certifications to the State or Weidmann as is necessary and appropriate to carry
out and implement the terms and conditions of the aforesaid Agreement, and the requirements and
policies of the Ohio Enterprise Zone Program.
SECTION 4. This Council finds and determines that all formal actions of this Council and
any of its committees concerning and relating to the passage of this Ordinance were taken in an
open meeting of this Council and any of its committees, and that all deliberations of this Council
and any of its committees that resulted in those formal actions were in meetings open to the public,
all in compliance with the law including Section 121.22 of the Ohio Revised Code.
SECTION 11. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force on and after the earliest
period allowed by law.
SECTION 12. This Ordinance is declared to be an emergency measure necessary for the
immediate preservation of the public health, safety and general welfare, to wit: in order to allow
the agreement to be signed without delay so that the redevelopment of the site can begin as soon
as practicable, and shall be in full force and effect from the date of its adoption.
___________________________
Elizabeth Slamka, Mayor
Adopted:____________

Attest: _________________________
Clerk of City Council

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ATTACHMENT "1"

OHIO DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT

OHIO DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT
OHIO ENTERPRISE ZONE PROGRAM
PROPOSED AGREEMENT for Enterprise Zone Tax Incentives between the City of Middletown
Weidmann Electrical Technology, Inc.
located in the Counties of Butler and Warren and

1a.

Name of business, home or main office address, contact person, and telephone number
(attach additional pages if multiple enterprise participants).
Weidmann Electrical Technology, Inc.

Chris Burtscher, VP

enterprise name

contact person

(937) 652-1220 ext. 149

700 W. Court Street, Urbana, OH 43078

telephone number
1b.

address

Project site:
Chris Burtscher, VP

(937) 652-1220 ext. 149

contact person

telephone number

407 Charles Street, Middletown

address
2a.

Nature of business (manufacturing, distribution, wholesale or other).
Weidmann Electrical Technology is a manufacturer of paper insulation materials for the electric transformer
industry.
322299

2b.

List primary 6 digit NAICS #
Business may list other relevant SIC numbers.

2c.

If a consolidation, what are the components of the consolidation?
location, assets, and employment positions to be transferred)
This is an expansion project. There will be no consolidation.

(Must itemize the

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Form of business of enterprise (corporation, partnership, proprietorship, or other).
Corporation

Name of principal owner(s) or officers of the business (attach list if necessary).
Weidmann Electrical is private family-owned company based in Switzerland that has been operating since 1877.
A list of Weidmann's executive leadership can be found at www.weidmann-electrical.com/about/leadership-team
X
No ____

Is business seasonal in nature?

Yes

5a.

State the enterprise's current employment level at the proposed project site:
0

5b.

Will the project involve the relocation of employment positions or assets from one Ohio
location to another? Note that relocation projects are restricted in non-distress based Ohio
Enterprise Zones. A waiver from the Director of the Ohio Department of Development is
available for special limited circumstances. The business and local jurisdiction should
contact ODOD early in the discussions.
No

Yes
5c.

If yes, state the locations from which employment positions or assets will be relocated and
the location to where the employment positions or assets will be located:
N/A

5d.

State the enterprise's current employment level in Ohio (itemized for full and part-time and
permanent and temporary employees):
215 (FT) jobs in Urbana, Ohio

5e.

State the enterprise's current employment level for each facility to be affected by the
N/A
relocation of employment positions or assets:

5f.

What is the projected impact of the relocation, detailing the number and type of
N/A
employees and/or assets to be relocated?

6a.

Has the Enterprise previously entered into an Enterprise Zone Agreement with the local
legislative authorities at any site where the employment or assets will be relocated as a
result of this proposal? Yes
No X

6b.

If yes, list the local legislative authorities, date, and term of the incentives for each
N/A
Enterprise Zone Agreement:

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Does the Enterprise owe:
a. Any delinquent taxes to the State of Ohio or a political subdivision of the state?
Yes
No X
b. Any moneys to the State or a state agency for the administration or enforcement of
any environmental laws of the State? Yes
No X
c. Any other moneys to the State, a state agency or a political subdivision of the State
that are past due, whether the amounts owed are being contested in a court of law or
X
No
not.
Yes
d. If yes to any of the above, please provide details of each instance including but not
limited to the location, amounts and/or case identification numbers (add additional
sheets if necessary).
N/A

Project Description (attach additional pages if necessary):
Weidmann proposes to acquire the roughly 350,000 SF vacant GPI facility at 407 Charles Street.
The company will work with the landbank to remediate the site as well as undertake some selective demolition.
The company will then renovate the building in order to install new machinery and equipment for the
manufacturing of paper insulation used in electrical transformers.

Project will begin , XXX
20

June of 2026

by late 2027 or early

, 20 28

and be completed
provided a tax exemption is provided.

10a.

Estimate the number of new employees the business intends to hire at the facility that is
the project site (job creation projection must be itemized by full and part-time and
56 full-time jobs
permanent and temporary):

10b.

State the time frame of this projected hiring:

10c.

State proposed schedule for hiring (itemize by full and part-time and permanent and
All jobs should be in place by December 31, 2028
temporary employees):

11a.

Estimate the amount of annual payroll such new employees will add (new annual payroll
must be itemized by full and part-time and permanent and temporary new employees).
$

three (3)

years

Full Time

$5,000,000

Part Time

Permanent

Temporary

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11b.

Indicate separately the amount of existing annual payroll relating to any job retention claim
0
resulting from the project:$

12.

Market value of the existing facility as determined for local property taxation.
$ 4,051,130

13a.

Business's total current investment in the facility as of the proposal's submission.
$ approx. $1.5M enviro due diligence, earnest money and legal

13b.

State the businesses' value of on-site inventory required to be listed in the personal
property tax return of the enterprise in the return for the tax year (stated in average dollar
value per most recent 12 month period) in which the agreement is entered into (baseline
inventory):
No longer applicable
$

14.

An estimate of the amount to be invested by the enterprise to establish, expand, renovate
or occupy a facility:
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.

15a.

Acquisition of Land/Buildings:
Additions/New Construction:
Improvements to existing buildings:
Machinery & Equipment:
Furniture & Fixtures:
Inventory:
Total New Project Investment:

$ 5,000,000
$
$ 50,000,000
$ 100,000,000
$
$
$ 155,000,000

Business requests the following tax exemption incentives: 100 % for 15
years covering
real property as described above. Please use the area below for additional information.
Weidmann understands in will make a PILOT payment of 23.73%, which the City will provide to the Schools

15b.

Business's reasons for requesting tax incentives (be quantitatively specific as possible)
Weidmann has operations around the world and is an industry leader.

This is a large capital investment. This reshoring of a critical supply chain material requires an investment
more than double of what a similar project would cost in China. Incentives will help this company
to justify this large capital investment in Middletown. Weidmann is very appreciative of the City's
efforts to help make this project a reality.

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Submission of this application expressly authorizes the City of Middletown of Butler and Warren
Counties to contact the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency to confirm statements contained
within this application including item #7 and to review applicable confidential records. As part of
this application, the business may also be required to directly request from the Ohio Department
of Taxation or complete a waiver form allowing the Ohio Department of Taxation to release
specific tax records to the local jurisdictions considering the incentive request.
Applicant agrees to supply additional information upon request.
The applicant affirmatively covenants that the information contained in and submitted with this
application is complete and correct and is aware of the ORC Sections 9.66(C)(1) and
2921.13(D)(1) penalties for falsification which could result in the forfeiture of all current and future
economic development assistance benefit as well as a fine of not more than $1,000 and/or a term
of imprisonment of not more than six months.
Weidmann Electrical Technology, Inc.
Name of Enterprise

May 11, 2026
Date
Chris Burtscher, VP

Signature

Typed Name and Title

* A copy of this proposal must be forwarded by the local governments to the affected Board of
Education along with notice of the meeting date on which the local government will review the
proposal. Notice must be given a minimum of fourteen (14) days prior to the scheduled meeting
to permit the Board of Education to appear and/or comment before the legislative authorities
considering the request.
** Attach to Final Enterprise Zone Agreement as Exhibit A
Please note that copies of this proposal must be included in the finalized Enterprise Zone
Agreement and be forwarded to the Ohio Department of Taxation and the Ohio Department of
Development within fifteen (15) days of final approval.

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ATTACHMENT "2"
OHIO ENTERPRISE ZONE AGREEMENT
This Ohio Enterprise Zone Agreement (this “Agreement”) is made and entered into by and
between the CITY OF MIDDLETOWN, OHIO, an Ohio municipal corporation, having a
mailing address of One Donham Plaza, Middletown, Ohio 45042 (the "City”) and WEIDMANN
ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY INC., a Vermont Corporation, having a mailing address of 700
West Court Street, Urbana, Ohio 43078 (the “Company”).
WHEREAS, the City has encouraged the development of real property and the acquisition
of personal property located in the area designated as an Enterprise Zone; and
WHEREAS, the Company is desirous of acquiring, remediating existing environmental
contaminants, and improving a currently vacant approximately 350,0000 square foot facility as
defined in Ohio Revised Code Section 5709.61(C) (the “Facility”) and for use as a new
manufacturing facility (the "Project") within the boundaries of the aforementioned Enterprise
Zone, to onshore manufacturing of critical components and create employment opportunities,
provided that the appropriate development incentives are available to support the economic
viability of said Project; and
WHEREAS, the Company has applied to the Ohio Department of Development for a
Brownfield Remediation Program Grant in order to receive grant funds necessary to complete a
Voluntary Action Program qualifying Phase II Property Assessment at the project site for
remediation of environmental contaminants located at the Facility; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager of the City submitted a letter of support for the Brownfield
Remediation Program Grant application dated December 4, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the Company intends to spend an amount equal to at least two hundred fifty
per cent of the true value in money of the real property of the Facility prior to the remediation to
complete the Project and create the new employment opportunities within the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of Middletown, Ohio (the “Council”) by Ordinance No. 08466 enacted on June 5, 1984, designated the area as an "Enterprise Zone" pursuant Chapter 5709 of
the Ohio Revised Code (the “Ordinance”); and
WHEREAS, effective June 15, 1984, the Director of Development of the State of Ohio
determined that the aforementioned area designated in Ordinance contains the characteristics set
forth in Section 5709.61(A) of the Ohio Revised Code and certified said area as an Enterprise Zone
under said Chapter 5709; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City by Resolutions No. R96-32 adopted on July 16,
1996, No. R99-28 adopted on September 21, 1999, No. R2001-31 adopted on November 6, 2001
and No. R2007-1 adopted on January 16, 2007, expanded the area within the “enterprise zone” in
accordance with the Enterprise Zone Act; and

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WHEREAS, effective August 29, 1996, October 26, 1999, November 20, 2001 and
February 23, 2007, respectively, the Director of the Ohio Department of Development certified
that the areas designated by the City in Resolutions No. R96-32, No. R9 9-2 8, No. R2001 – 31
and No. R2007-1 also contains the characteristics set forth in the Enterprise Zone Act and certified
the expanded area as an “enterprise zone” under the Enterprise Zone Act (the “Enterprise Zone”);
and
WHEREAS, the City having the appropriate authority for the stated type of project is
desirous of providing the Company with incentives available for the development of the Project in
said Enterprise Zone under Chapter 5709 of the Ohio Revised Code; and
WHEREAS, the Company has submitted a proposed agreement application (herein
attached as Exhibit A) to the City said application (the "Application"); and
WHEREAS, the Company has remitted the required state application fee of $750.00 made
payable to the Ohio Department of Development with the application to be forwarded with the
final agreement; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager of the City has investigated the Application and has
recommended approval of the same to the Council on the basis that the Company is qualified by
financial responsibility and business experience to create and preserve employment opportunities
in said Enterprise Zone and improve the economic climate of the City; and
WHEREAS, the Project site as proposed by the Company is located in the Middletown
City School District and the Butler Technology and Career Development Schools and the Board
of Education of the Middletown City School District and the Board of Education of the Butler
Technology and Career Development Schools have been notified in accordance with Section
5709.83 and been given a copy of the Application; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 5709.62(C), and in conformance with the format required
under Section 5709.631 of the Ohio Revised Code, the parties hereto desire to set forth their
agreement with respect to matters hereinafter contained;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants hereinafter contained and
the benefit to be derived by the parties from the execution hereof, the parties herein agree as
follows:
1.

The Company shall acquire an approximately 350,000 square foot vacant facility located
at 407 Charles Street, Middletown, Ohio 45042, remediate current environmental
contaminants at the Facility in accordance with the Ohio Department of Environmental
Protection Voluntary Action Program, and improve the Facility for use as a new
manufacturing facility permitting the onshoring of the manufacturing critical components
used in the making of transformer insulation systems. In addition, the Company will
purchase and install new machinery and equipment including but not limited to paper and
board making equipment, formers, presses, saws, racking, a paper lab, and associated
supporting equipment.

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The Project will begin July 1, 2026 and all acquisition, construction and installation will
be completed by March 31, 2028.
The total investment of this Project is greater than 250% of the market value of the real
property of the Facility at the Project site prior to such expenditures as evidenced in Exhibit
A.
2.

The Company estimates it will create within a time period not exceeding 36 months after
the commencement of construction of the aforesaid Facility, the equivalent of 56 new fulltime permanent job opportunities, 0 new part-time permanent job opportunities, 0 full-time
temporary job opportunities and 0 part-time temporary job opportunities.
The Company’s estimated schedule for hiring is as follows: create 18 new jobs in year one;
19 new full-time permanent jobs in year two; and 19 new full-time permanent jobs in year
three. The job creation period begins October 1, 2027, and all jobs will be in place by
December 31, 2028.
The Company currently has 0 full-time permanent employees, 0 part-time permanent
employees, 0 full-time temporary employees, and 0 part-time permanent employees at the
project site. In total, the Company has 215 full-time permanent employees, 0 part-time
permanent employees, 0 full-time temporary employees, and 0 part-time temporary
employees in the State of Ohio.
This increase in the number of employees will result in approximately Five Million and
No/100 ($5,000,000.00) dollars of additional annual payroll for the Company. The
following is an itemization by the type of new jobs created: full-time permanent
$5,000,000, full-time temporary $0, part-time permanent $0, and part-time temporary $0.

The Company shall provide to the proper Tax Incentive Review Council any information
reasonably required by the council to evaluate the Company's compliance with this
Agreement, including returns filed pursuant to section 5711.02 of the Ohio Revised Code
if requested by the council.

The City hereby grants the Company a tax exemption for the assessed value of the real
property of the Facility prior to the environmental remediation of the Facility located on
the Project site pursuant to Section 5709.62(C)(2)(a) of the Ohio Revised Code and shall
be in the following amounts:
Year of Tax Exemption

Tax Exemption Amount

YR 1
YR 2
YR 3
YR 4
YR 5

50%
50%
50%
50%
50%

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YR 6
YR 7
YR 8
YR 9
YR 10
YR 11
YR 12
YR 13
YR 14
YR 15
5.

50%
50%
50%
50%
50%
50%
50%
50%
50%
50%

The City hereby grants the Company a tax exemption the increase in assessed valuation of
the real property of the Facility located on the Project site pursuant to Section
5709.62(C)(2)(b) of the Ohio Revised Code and shall be in the following amounts:
Year of Tax Exemption

Tax Exemption Amount

YR 1
YR 2
YR 3
YR 4
YR 5
YR 6
YR 7
YR 8
YR 9
YR 10
YR 11
YR 12
YR 13
YR 14
YR 15

100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%

The Company must file the appropriate tax forms (DTE 24) with the Butler County Auditor
and (#913) with the Ohio State Department of Taxation to effect and maintain the
exemptions covered in this Agreement. The #913 Ohio tax form must be filed annually.
6.

The Company shall pay an annual fee equal to the greater of One Percent (1%) of the dollar
value of incentives offered under this Agreement or Five Hundred ($500.00) dollars:
provided, however, that if the value of the incentives exceeds Two Hundred Fifty Thousand
dollars, ($250,000.00) the fee shall not exceed Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars
($2,500.00).

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The fee shall be made payable to the City once per year for each year this Agreement is
effective on the anniversary date of this Agreement in check or wire deposit. The fee is to
be paid to the Finance Director and made out to the City. This fee shall be deposited in a
special fund created for such purpose and shall be used exclusively for the purpose of
complying with section 5709.68 of the revised code and by the tax incentive review council
created under section 5709.85 of the revised code exclusively for the purposes of
performing the duties prescribed under that section.
7.

During the construction period and in each year in which this Agreement is in effect, the
Company agrees to pay to the City any amount that the City is required to share with the
Middletown City School District under the terms of the Comprehensive School
Compensation Agreement. This amount shall equal (a) thirty-three percent (33%) of the
tax revenue forgone by the Middletown City School District as a result of the tax exemption
granted under Section 4 of this Agreement, and (b) thirty-three percent (33%) of the tax
revenue forgone by the Middletown City School District as a result of the tax exemption
granted under of the tax exemption granted under Section 5 of this Agreement.
Additionally, pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Sections 5709.62 and 5709.82, the Company
shall pay to the City an amount equal to (a) thirty-three percent (33%) of the tax revenue
forgone by the Butler Technology and Career Development Schools as a result of the tax
exemption granted under Section 4 of this Agreement, and (b) thirty-three percent (33%)
of the amount that tax revenue forgone by the Butler Technology and Career Development
Schools as a result of the tax exemption granted under Section 5 of this Agreement. The
amounts due shall be calculated by the City and invoiced to the Company by May 1 of each
year for the previous year. The Company shall pay that amount to the City within thirty
(30) days of the date of the invoice received from the City. If the City does not receive that
payment by that date, the City may terminate or modify the exemptions from taxation
granted under this agreement.

The Company shall pay such real and tangible personal property taxes as are not exempted
under this Agreement and are charged against such property and shall file all tax reports
and returns as required by law. If the Company fails to pay such taxes or file such returns
and reports, all incentives granted under this Agreement are rescinded beginning with the
year for which such taxes are charged or such reports or returns are required to be filed and
thereafter.

The Company shall perform such acts as are reasonably necessary or appropriate to effect,
claim, reserve, and maintain exemptions from taxation granted under this Agreement
including, without limitation, joining in the execution of all documentation and providing
any necessary certificates required in connection with such exemptions.

10.

If for any reason the Enterprise Zone designation expires, the Director of the Ohio
Department of Development revokes certification of the zone, or the City revokes the
designation of the zone, entitlements granted under this Agreement shall continue for the
number of years specified under this Agreement, unless the Company materially fails to
fulfill its obligations under this Agreement and the City terminates or modifies the
exemptions from taxation granted under this Agreement.

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11.

If the Company materially fails to fulfill its obligations under this Agreement, or if the City
determines that the certification as to delinquent taxes required by this Agreement is
fraudulent, the City may terminate or modify the exemptions from taxation granted under
this Agreement and may require the repayment of the amount of taxes that would have
been payable had the property not been exempted from taxation under this Agreement.

12.

The Company hereby certifies that at the time this agreement is executed, the Company
does not owe any delinquent real or tangible personal property taxes to any taxing authority
of the State of Ohio, and does not owe delinquent taxes for which the Company is liable
under Chapter 5733., 5735., 5739., 5741., 5743., 5747., or 5753. of the Revised Code, or,
if such delinquent taxes are owed, the Company currently is paying the delinquent taxes
pursuant to an undertaking enforceable by the State of Ohio or an agent or instrumentality
thereof, has filed a petition in bankruptcy under 11 U.S.C.A. 101, et seq., or such a petition
has been filed against the Company. For the purposes of the certification, delinquent taxes
are taxes that remain unpaid on the latest day prescribed for payment without penalty under
the chapter of the Revised Code governing payment of those taxes.

13.

The company affirmatively covenants that it does not owe: (1) any delinquent taxes to the
State of Ohio or a political subdivision of the State; (2) any moneys to the State or a state
agency for the administration or enforcement of any environmental laws of the State; and
(3) any other moneys to the State, a state agency or a political subdivision of the State that
are past due, whether the amounts owed are being contested in a court of law or not.

14.

The Company and the City acknowledge that this Agreement must be approved by formal
action of the legislative authority of the City as a condition for this Agreement to take
effect. This Agreement takes effect upon such approval.

15.

The City has developed a policy to ensure recipients of Enterprise Zone tax benefits
practice non-discriminating hiring in its operations. By executing this Agreement, the
Company is committing to following non-discriminating hiring practices acknowledging
that no individual may be denied employment solely on the basis of race, religion, sex,
disability, color, national origin, or ancestry.

16.

Exemptions from taxation granted under this Agreement shall be revoked if it is determined
that the Company, any successor enterprise, or any related member (as those terms are
defined in Section 5709.61 of the Ohio Revised Code) has violated the prohibition against
entering into this Agreement under Division (C) of Section 3735.671 or Sections 5709.62,
5709.63, or 5709.632 of the Ohio Revised Code prior to the time prescribed by that division
or either of those sections.

17.

The Company affirmatively covenants that it has made no false statements to the State of
Ohio or local political subdivision in the process of obtaining approval for the Enterprise
Zone incentives. If any representative of the Company has knowingly made a false
statement to the State or local political subdivision to obtain the Enterprise Zone incentives,
the Company shall be required to immediately return all benefits received under the

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Enterprise Zone Agreement pursuant to ORC Section 9.66 (C)(2) and shall be ineligible
for any future economic development assistance from the State, any state agency or a
political subdivision pursuant to ORC Section 9.66(C)(1). Any person who provides a
false statement to secure economic development assistance may be guilty of falsification,
a misdemeanor of the first degree, pursuant to ORC 2921.13(D)(1), which is punishable by
a fine of not more than $1,000 and/or a term of imprisonment of not more than six months.
18.

This Agreement is not transferrable or assignable without the express, written approval of
the City.

[Signature Page Follows]

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this instrument to be executed on the date
below their signatures.
CITY OF MIDDLETOWN

WEIDMANN ELECTRICAL
TECHNOLOGY INC.

By:________________________
Ashley Combs
City Manager

By:________________________

Date:___________________

Approved as to form:
By: _______________________
Law Director
Date: ___________________

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STAFF REPORT

For the business meeting of July 7th, 2026

_____________________________________________________________________________
DATE:

June 9, 2026

TO:

Ashley Combs, City Manager

FROM:
PREPARED BY:

Jacob Schulte, Assistant CED Director
Luke Modesto, Community & Economic Development Program Manager

Weidmann Group – Environmental Enterprise Zone Agreement
PURPOSE
To authorize an Enterprise Zone Agreement with Weidmann Electrical Technology Inc. to
acquire and redevelop a vacant 350,000 SF papermill, located at 407 Charles St.

BACKGROUND and FINDINGS
Weidmann Electrical Technology Inc., a private Swiss company with global operations, makes
transformer insulation systems. It proposes to acquire the vacant 350,000 SF former GPI
facility, 407 Charles St., Middletown, that has been in operation for over 100 years, to create a
new manufacturing facility. The project would onshore manufacturing of critical components
needed to address the growing demand for transformers. Weidmann has a facility in Urbana,
Ohio, as well as a recently opened facility in Vermont.
The company is planning to invest over $150,000,000, with $35,000,000 of that being for new
construction materials (excluding labor). They will create at least 56 new full-time jobs, most of
which will be in production, with an annual payroll of over $3,000,000.
To justify the commitment of such a large capital investment and to be able to compete with
foreign production, we incentivized Weidmann to move into Middletown and renovate the
manufacturing facility by offering them a 100%, 15-year tax abatement to help offset some of the
construction and remodel costs of this historic manufacturing facility. Due to the nature of this
environmental remediation enterprise zone agreement, Weidmann will also be eligible to exempt
50% of the value of the initial property, before any improvements have been made.
ALTERNATIVES
The alternatives are: (1) to not approve the EZ agreement, (2) offer less of an abatement than
100%, or (3) to decrease the term of 15 years.
None of these alternatives are recommended by staff. The percentage and term of 100% for 15
years was desired by the company and used as an incentive to entice them to develop in
Middletown.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
As part of the agreement, Weidmann Electrical Technology agrees to pay the school compensation
required for this incentive, as well as a $2,500 annual fee to the City.

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EMERGENCY/NON EMERGENCY
First Reading Emergency
Staff is requesting a first reading emergency to promptly enact the agreement so that Weidmann
can quickly move forward with remediation and renovations of the facility.

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LEGISLATION
ITEM 3

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ORDINANCE NO. O2026-39
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A JOB
CREATION INCENTIVE GRANT AGREEMENT WITH WEIDMANN ELECTRICAL
TECHNOLOGY INC. AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
WHEREAS, the City has established a Job Creation Incentive Grant (JCIG)
Program to encourage the creation of new jobs in the City; and
WHEREAS, Weidmann Electrical Technology Inc. (“Weidmann”) has proposed
a project which will result in the creation of approximately 56 new jobs and
approximately $3,000,000.00 in new annual payroll to the City, which qualifies for an
incentive grant under the City’s JCIG Program;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by City Council of the City of
Middletown, Butler/Warren Counties, Ohio, that:
Section 1
The City Manager is hereby authorized to enter into a Job Creation Incentive
Grant Agreement with Weidmann. The grant shall be in an amount equal to 50% of the
gross income tax collected on gross payroll attributable to the new employees placed
in service at the facility during and after the Job Creation Period, commencing in the
first year following the calendar year in which the Enterprise has met or exceeded the
jobs and payroll commitments, subject to the terms and conditions of the program and
agreement. The grant shall be paid for up to five years. The agreement shall be in a
form and substance substantially similar to Attachment “1”, attached hereto, and
approved by the Law Director.
Section 2
The Finance Director is hereby authorized to pay the annual amount of the
incentive from the Property Development Fund (Fund #499).
Section 3
This ordinance is declared to be an emergency measure necessary for the
immediate preservation of the public health, safety and general welfare, to wit: in order
to allow the agreement to be signed without delay so that the redevelopment of the site
can begin as soon as practicable, and shall take effect and be in force from and after
its adoption.
___________________________
Elizabeth Slamka, Mayor

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Adopted: ______________
Attest:_________________________
Clerk of the City Council
H:/law/leg/2026 Leg/O Weidmann Electrical JCIG

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Attachment "1"
JOB CREATION INCENTIVE GRANT AGREEMENT
This job creation incentive grant agreement (this “Agreement”) is made and entered into
by and between the CITY OF MIDDLETOWN, OHIO, an Ohio municipality, with its main
offices located at One Donham Plaza, Middletown, Ohio 45042 (hereinafter "the City" or “City of
Middletown”) and WEIDMANN ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY INC., a Vermont
Corporation, having a mailing address of 700 West Court Street, Urbana, Ohio 43078 (the
“Enterprise”).
WHEREAS, the City of Middletown has encouraged the creation of new jobs in the City
by establishing a Job Creation Incentive Grant Program (Ordinance No. O2012-11); and
WHEREAS, the Enterprise is expanding its operation into the City and will be creating
approximately 56 jobs within the City of Middletown’s corporation limits by the end of the Job
Creation Period (defined below), with a commitment of $5,000,000.00 in new payroll annually;
and
WHEREAS, the Enterprise’s decision to redevelop the vacant 350,000 SF former GPI
facility, 407 Charles St., Middletown (the “Property”) and location of related business operations
at the Property is contingent upon receipt of a Job Creation Incentive Grant from the City; and
WHEREAS, the Economic Development Incentive Team of the City of Middletown has
investigated the Enterprise and has recommended to the Middletown City Council that the
Enterprise is qualified to receive a Job Creation Incentive Grant (“JCIG”) and that the City and the
Enterprise should enter into an agreement memorializing the terms of the JCIG.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants hereinafter contained and
the benefit to be derived by the parties from the execution hereof, the parties herein agree as
follows:
1.

The Enterprise intends to establish a manufacturing facility in the City of Middletown. The
Enterprise anticipates adding approximately 56 jobs to within the City’s limits (i.e., jobs
that did not exist in the City prior to the date hereof) (such additional jobs, “New Jobs”)
over a period not to exceed three (3) years following the Enterprise’s receipt of a temporary
or permanent certificate of occupancy with respect to the Property (the “Job Creation
Period”). Payroll attributable to the New Jobs is projected to be $5,000,000.00. If the
Enterprise creates payroll attributable to New Jobs within the City’s limits that are subject
to the City’s income tax in an amount of at least $5,000,000.00 in gross payroll (collectively
the “Jobs and Payroll Commitment”) on or before expiration of the Job Creation Period,
the City shall award the Enterprise the JCIG set forth below, subject to the terms of this
Agreement and Ordinance No. O2012-11.

The Enterprise shall receive an annual grant in an amount equal to 50% of the gross income
tax collected on gross payroll attributable to New Jobs during and after the Job Creation
Period, commencing in the first year following the calendar year in which the Enterprise
has met or exceeded the Jobs and Payroll Commitment contained herein. The grant
1

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hereunder is hereby made in an amount equal to a percentage of the income tax collected
in each twelve (12) month period and shall be paid for five (5) years (the “Grant Period”),
subject to adjustment, termination, or recoupment pursuant to the terms of this Agreement;
the first month of the Grant Period must occur within the Job Creation Period.
3.

All grant payments are subject to the availability and appropriation of “non-tax revenues”
to fund the grant payments, as set forth in Ordinance No. O2012-11. Annual grant
payments will not be made until the City has verified compliance with the grant
requirements. The Enterprise shall provide to the City any information reasonably required
by the City to evaluate the Enterprise’s compliance with this Agreement.

Continuation of this Agreement is subject to the Enterprise maintaining or exceeding the
Jobs and Payroll Commitment during the Grant Period after the Grant Period has
commenced. At any point during the term of this Agreement, if the City reasonably
determines that the Enterprise has failed to maintain the Jobs and Payroll Commitment
during a twelve (12) month measurement period, the Enterprise shall be deemed to have
“materially failed to comply with this Agreement.” If the Enterprise “materially fails to
comply with this Agreement” or in any other manner fails to perform its material
obligations hereunder, the City may reduce or eliminate the amount of the grant for that
year.

The Enterprise commits that it will operate continuously within the City for a period of at
least five (5) years following the last date of the Grant Period. If the Enterprise fails to do
so, the Enterprise shall be deemed to have materially failed to comply with this Agreement,
and the City shall be entitled to require the Enterprise to repay to the City all or part of the
incentive grant payments received pursuant to this Agreement. In determining the portion
of the incentive grant to be refunded to the City, the City shall consider the effect of market
conditions on the Enterprise’s project and whether the Enterprise continues to maintain any
other operations within the City.

The Enterprise hereby certifies that at the time this Agreement is executed:
(a)

to the best of its knowledge after due inquiry, it does not owe any delinquent real
or tangible personal property taxes to any taxing authority of the State of Ohio, and
does not owe any delinquent taxes for which the Enterprise is liable under Chapters
5733., 5735., 5739., 5741., 5743., 5747., 5753. of the Ohio Revised Code. If such
delinquent taxes are owed, the Enterprise is currently paying the delinquent taxes
pursuant to an undertaking enforceable by the State of Ohio or an agent or
instrumentality thereof, has filed a petition in bankruptcy under 11 U.S.C.A. 101,
et seq., or such a petition has been filed against the Enterprise. For the purposes of
the certification, delinquent taxes are taxes that remain unpaid on the latest day
prescribed for payment without penalty under the chapter of the Revised Code
governing payment of those taxes.

(b)

to the best of its knowledge after due inquiry, it does not owe any delinquent income
taxes to a political subdivision of the State;
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(c)

to the best of its knowledge after due inquiry, it does not owe any money to the
State of Ohio or a state agency for the administration or enforcement of any
environmental laws of the State; and

(d)

to the best of its knowledge after due inquiry, it does not owe any other money to
the State, a state agency or political subdivision of the State that is past due, whether
the amounts owed are being contested in a court of law or not.

The Enterprise and the City of Middletown acknowledge that this Agreement has been
approved by formal action of the legislative authority of the City of Middletown as a
condition for this Agreement to take effect. This Agreement takes effect and is binding
upon the parties hereto upon the effective date of City Council’s approval and upon the
latter date of the signatures of both parties below.

The City of Middletown requires that recipients of incentive benefits practice nondiscriminating hiring in its operations. By executing this Agreement, the Enterprise is
committing to following non-discriminating hiring practices acknowledging that no
individual may be denied employment solely on the basis of race, religion, sex, disability,
color, national origin, or ancestry.

The Enterprise affirmatively covenants that it has made no false statements of material
facts to the City in the process of obtaining approval for the JCIG. If any representative of
the Enterprise has knowingly made a false statement to the City to obtain the grant, the
Enterprise shall be required to immediately return all benefits received under this
Agreement and shall be ineligible for any future economic development assistance from
the City. Any person who provides a false statement to secure economic development
assistance may be guilty of falsification, a misdemeanor of the first degree, pursuant to
Ohio Revised Code §2921.13(A)(4), which is punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000
and/or a term of imprisonment of not more than six months.

10.

The Enterprise agrees that the City is permitted to conduct such audits as it may deem
reasonably necessary to determine the accuracy of the Enterprise’s compliance with the
Jobs and Payroll Commitment during the Grant Period and during each twelve (12) month
period for which the Enterprise believes a grant award is due hereunder. Such audits may
be required by the City at any time during the term of this Agreement.

11.

This Agreement is not transferable or assignable without the express, written approval of
the City of Middletown.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this instrument to be executed on the date
below their signatures.
CITY OF MIDDLETOWN

WEIDMANN ELECTRICAL
TECHNOLOGY INC.

By:________________________
Ashley Combs
City Manager

By:________________________

Date:___________________

Approved as to form:
By: _______________________
Law Director
Date: ___________________

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STAFF REPORT

For the business meeting of July 7th, 2026

_____________________________________________________________________________
DATE:

June 9, 2026

TO:

Ashley Combs, City Manager

FROM:
PREPARED BY:

Jacob Schulte, Assistant CED Director
Luke Modesto, Community & Economic Development Program Manager
Weidmann Group – Job Creation Incentive Grant

PURPOSE
To authorize the City Manager to approve and enter into a Job Creation Incentive Grant with
Weidmann Electrical Technology Inc. for 407 Charles St, in an amount not to exceed 50% for a
duration not to exceed five years after the job creation period.
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS
Weidmann Electrical Technology Inc., a private Swiss company with global operations, makes
transformer insulation systems. It proposes to acquire the vacant 350,000 SF former GPI facility,
407 Charles St., Middletown, that has been in operation for over 100 years, to renovate the existing
building and create a new manufacturing facility. The project would onshore manufacturing of
critical components needed to address the growing demand for transformers. Weidmann has a
facility in Urbana, Ohio, as well as a recently opened facility in Vermont.
The company is planning to invest over $150,000,000, with $35,000,000 of that being for new
construction materials (excluding labor). They will create at least 56 new full-time jobs, most of
which will be in production, with an annual payroll of over $3,000,000.
To justify the commitment of such a large capital investment and to be able to compete with foreign
production, we incentivized Weidmann to move into Middletown and renovate the manufacturing
facility by offering a Job Creation Incentive Grant between the City of Middletown and Weidmann
Electrical.
Payments for this grant would occur one year after the job creation period, and last for four years
thereafter. The amount returned to the company would be equal to 50% of the income taxes
collected over that 5-year term.
ALTERNATIVES
1. Modify the terms provided
2. Strike down the agreement
FINANCIAL IMPACTS
A reduction in City revenues for the payroll withholdings amounting to 50% of W2 withholdings
from the jobs created by Weidmann, to be paid annually over a 5-year period.

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NON-EMERGENCY / EMERGENCY
First Reading Emergency
Staff is requesting a first reading emergency to promptly enact the agreement so that Weidmann
can quickly move forward with remediation and renovations of the facility.

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LEGISLATION
ITEM 4

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ORDINANCE NO. O2026-40
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A CHANGE ORDER TO THE CONTRACT WITH
O’ROURKE WRECKING COMPANY FOR THE PHASE II SITE SOIL REMEDIATION
AND FINAL GRADING AT THE SITE KNOWN AS MIDDLETOWN PAPERBOARD
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
WHEREAS, City Council approved a contract with O’Rourke Wrecking
Company (“O’Rourke”) by Motion on April 7, 2026, for the Phase II site soil remediation
and final grading at the site known as Middletown Paperboard; and
WHEREAS, at its May 19, 2026, meeting, City Council directed staff to have the
gravel pile at the site from Phase I relocated; and
and

WHEREAS, staff received three informal quotes for the relocation of the gravel;

WHEREAS, the quote from O’Rourke was the lowest cost, and therefore,
O’Rourke has submitted a change order for the additional work to be added to their
contract for Phase II;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the City Council of the City of
Middletown, Butler/Warren Counties, Ohio that:
Section 1
The City Manager, without complying with the procedures of Chapter 735 of the
Ohio Revised Code, is hereby authorized to execute a change order with O’Rourke.
The change order is attached hereto as Exhibit “A”. Any contract amendment needed
shall be in a form approved by the Law Director.
Section 2
The Finance Director is hereby authorized and directed to expend an additional
sum not to exceed $267,560.40 from the Property Development Fund (Fund # 499).
The contract total is now $835,065.40. The cost of the change order may be less than
quoted depending on how much is remaining after use of the gravel for other projects.
Section 3
This Council hereby determines that the procedure to be followed in the award
and execution of the aforesaid contract shall consist solely of the procedure set forth in
this Ordinance and the provisions of Ohio Revised Code Chapter 735 shall not be
applicable to the award and execution of the aforesaid contract.

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Section 4
It is hereby determined that the subject matter of this legislation is not of a general
and permanent nature, does not provide for a public improvement, and does not assess
a tax or payment.
Section 5
This ordinance is declared to be an emergency measure necessary for the
immediate preservation of the public health, safety and general welfare, to wit: to
authorize the immediate expenditure of funds so that the contractor can begin the
additional work as soon as practicable, and shall be in full force and effect from the
date of its adoption.
___________________________
Elizabeth Slamka, Mayor
Adopted:____________

Attest: _________________________
Clerk of City Council
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STAFF REPORT

For the business meeting of July 7th, 2026

_____________________________________________________________________________
DATE:

June 18, 2026

TO:

Ashley Combs, City Manager

FROM:
PREPARED BY:

Jacob Schulte, Assistant CED Director
Luke Modesto, Program Manager

Change Order:
Middletown Paperboard Gravel Pile Relocation – O’Rourke Wrecking Company
PURPOSE
To authorize the City Manager to approve a change order with O’Rourke Wrecking Company for
the removal and relocation of the gravel pile and final grading work, which were not included in
the original bid.
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS
In April 2026, City Council approved a contract with O’Rourke Wrecking Company for work
necessary to satisfy Voluntary Action Program (VAP) requirements associated with the
redevelopment of the former Middletown Paperboard site located at 427 Vanderveer Street. The
approved scope included, among other items, soil removal, site grading, de-grubbing of the
perimeter fence, and abandonment of former water wells on the site.
At the May 19, 2026 City Council meeting, Council expressed its desire to have the gravel pile at
the former Paperboard site relocated. This change order would authorize relocation of the
estimated 20,000 cubic yards of gravel from the project site to the City landfill located at 3500
Terry Drive.
The revised scope of work includes loading, transporting, and offloading the gravel from the
project site to the City landfill; removing the two monitoring wells currently located beneath the
gravel pile; grading, seeding, and placing hay over the additional two-acre area; and establishing
a gravel pad. This work was not included in the original contract scope.
All other terms and conditions of the original contract shall remain in full force and effect.
Following the May Council meeting, the City solicited informal bids for the relocation of the gravel
pile. Three bids were received and reviewed based on the base bid amounts. O’Rourke Wrecking
Company submitted the lowest base bid in the amount of $267,560.40.
The total cost of the proposed change order is $267,560.40. Upon execution of the change order
with O’Rourke Wrecking Company, work may begin promptly in order to meet the extended
brownfield grant deadline of December 31, 2026. Following completion of the work, the City’s
VAP managers will submit for a No Further Action Letter from the Ohio Environmental Protection
Agency as part of the Covenant Not to Sue (CNS) process. Upon receipt of the CNS, the

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environmental closure process for the project will be complete, allowing the City to pursue
appropriate end users for redevelopment of the site and potential job creation.
ALTERNATIVES
City Council may choose to select another contractor or direct staff to rebid the project.
FINANCIAL IMPACTS
The proposed change order amount is $267,560.40 and would be charged to account number
499.990.54400. The City intends to leverage grant funding from the Ohio Department of
Development Brownfield Remediation Program to reimburse eligible project costs.
NON-EMERGENCY / EMERGENCY
First Reading Emergency. Staff requests emergency legislation to authorize approval of the change
order so that work may begin promptly to relocate the gravel pile and complete final grading of
the site in a timely manner.
ATTACHMENTS
- O’Rourke Quote

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LEGISLATION
ITEM 5

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ORDINANCE NO. O2026-41
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A PROCEDURE FOR AND AUTHORIZING A
CONTRACT WITH B.D. MORGAN & CO., INC. TO REPAIR AND REPLACE THE
ROOF AT 2 N. MAIN STREET AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
WHEREAS, City Council previously approved a contract with E. Lee
Construction, Inc. by Ordinance No. O2026-26 on May 5, 2026 to repair and replace
the roof at 2 N. Main Street; and
WHEREAS, after being awarded the contract, E. Lee Construction, Inc. was
unwilling to sign the contract due to uncertainties in the condition of the roof and parapet
wall; and
WHEREAS, the next lowest bidder, B. D. Morgan & Co. is willing to honor their
bid price of $526,291.80 to complete this project; and
WHEREAS, City Council determines the lowest and best bid to be from B.D.
Morgan & Company, Inc. to complete the roof project;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the City Council of the City of
Middletown, Butler/Warren Counties, Ohio that:
Section 1
The City Manager, without complying with the procedures of Chapter 735 of the
Ohio Revised Code, is hereby authorized to enter into a contract with B.D. Morgan &
Company, Inc. to repair and replace the roof at 2 N. Main Street, the building known as
the First National Bank Building, in accordance with the proposal on file with the
Community and Economic Development Department. The contract shall be in a form
approved by the Law Director. The total cost of the contract is $526,291.80 (base bid,
performance bond plus a 10% contingency of the base bid for unforeseen issues).

Section 2
The Finance Director is hereby authorized and directed to expend a sum not to
exceed $526,291.80 from the General Fund (Fund # 100.
Section 3
City Council hereby determines that the procedure to be followed in the award and
execution of the aforesaid contract shall consist solely of the procedure set forth in this
ordinance and the provisions of Chapter 735 of the Ohio Revised Code shall not be
applicable to the award and execution of the aforesaid contract.

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Section 4
This ordinance is declared to be an emergency measure necessary for the
immediate preservation of the public health, safety and general welfare, to wit: in order
for the work to begin as soon as possible, and shall be in full force and effect from the
date of its adoption.
___________________________
Elizabeth Slamka, Mayor
Adopted:____________
Attest: _________________________
Clerk of City Council
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STAFF REPORT

For the business meeting of July 7th, 2026

_____________________________________________________________________________
DATE:

June 23, 2026

TO:

Ashley Combs, City Manager

FROM:
PREPARED BY:

Jacob Schulte, Assistant CED Director
Luke Modesto, Community & Economic Development Program Manager

2 North Main St. Roof Replacement – B.D. Morgan & Company, Inc.
PURPOSE
To authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with B.D. Morgan & Company, Inc. to
provide the construction services necessary to repair and replace the roof at 2 North Main St., the
Old First National Bank Building.
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS
In 2012, the City of Middletown purchased the First National Bank Building, located at 2 North
Main St., with the intention of creating jobs through adaptive reuse of the property. At the time of
acquisition, the building was evaluated and deemed structurally suitable for the City’s intended
use. Since then, however, the building has remained unoccupied and has not received routine
maintenance. Over the years, the roof has experienced significant deterioration, resulting in
extensive leaks and damage that have caused substantial water and weather damage to the
building’s interior and neighboring buildings.
Early in 2026, staff engaged structural engineers to assess the building’s condition and identify the
scope of work necessary to render the building operational. The assessment confirmed that the
existing roof structure is beyond repair and needs replacement. In May, City Council voted to
approve the authorization of the City Manager to enter into an agreement with E Lee Construction,
Inc. to provide the necessary construction services to repair and replace the roof at 2 North Main
St. E Lee Construction, Inc. has since backed out of the agreement due to uncertainty around
variables in the roof and parapet wall conditions within the project scope, and dissatisfaction with
the contract budgeting of the project.
The bids received through the formal bid process to determine the cost of repairing and replacing
the roof have been reviewed a second time. Staff compared the base bid amounts and contingent
accessory items to confirm that the available funding could meet the project demands. The secondlowest bid was submitted by B.D. Morgan & Company, Inc. in the amount of $466,778. This base
bid, along with an additional 10% contingency and $12,836 bond, totals $526,291.80. The
difference between E. Lee Construction, the low bid, and B.D. Morgan & Company, the second
lowest bid, is $109,775.80.
After an additional review of bids, Staff recommend that the City Council accept the second lowest
bid and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract for the roof replacement project with
B.D. Morgan & Company, Inc. Once the work is completed, the City can begin finding applicable

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end users to occupy and utilize the site for new job creation.
ALTERNATIVES
City Council can choose to select another contractor or rebid the project.
FINANCIAL IMPACTS
The total cost for this project is $526,291.80 to be paid from the General Fund. The difference of
$109,775.80, from the first bid, will be reimbursed through the three-party MOU. Funds are
appropriated in the non-departmental budget for this purchase.
NON-EMERGENCY / EMERGENCY
First Reading Emergency - we are requesting emergency legislation to approve the contract so that
roof replacement work can begin promptly and in a timely manner.
ATTACHMENTS
- Bid Tabulation

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Bid Tab
2 NORTH MAIN STREET ROOF REPLACEMENT (26-01)
LEGAL NOTICE NO. 26-0214
BIDS RECEIVED: APRIL 8, 2026
ITEM # DESCRIPTION
1
Base Bid
2
Contingency (10% of Base Bid)
3
Bond
TOTAL BID AMOUNT

E LEE CONSTRUCTION, INC.
6223-1/2 Kiggins Road
Delphos, OH 45833

B.D.MORGAN & COMPANY, INC.
P. O. BOX 629
MIDDLETOWN, OH 45042

AMOUNT
$
$
$
$

HAROLD J. BECKER CO. INC.
1776 Lone Eagle Street
Columbus, OH 43228

AMOUNT
374,560.00
37,456.00
4,500.00
416,516.00

$
$
$
$

AMOUNT
466,778.00
46,677.80
12,836.00
526,291.80

$
$
$
$

1,620,000.00
162,000.00
2,000.00
1,784,000.00

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LEGISLATION
ITEM 6

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RESOLUTION NO. R2026-18
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING CLEVELAND-CLIFFS STEEL CORPORATION’S
PERMIT TO INSTALL APPLICATION FOR THE ENERGY RECOVERY AND
ADVANCED EFFICIENT IRONMAKING PROJECT AT ITS MIDDLETOWN WORKS
LOCATION AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
WHEREAS, Cleveland-Cliffs Steel Corporation (“Cliffs”) and its predecessors
ARMCO Steel and AK Steel, have been a fixture in Middletown since 1900; and,
WHEREAS, Cliffs has announced plans to rebuild and enhance the blast
furnace at Middletown Works and install a Cogeneration Plant to generate steam and
electricity through the Energy Recovery and Advanced Efficient Ironmaking Project at
its Middletown Works location; and
WHEREAS, Cliffs has applied for an Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
(“OEPA”) Permit to Install for the Energy Recovery and Advanced Efficient Ironmaking
Project; and
WHEREAS, these investments are set to reduce emissions, improve energy
efficiency, and secure the longevity of the facility.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of
Middletown, Butler/Warren Counties, Ohio that:
Section 1
The City of Middletown supports Cliffs’ rebuild of the blast furnace and
installation of a Cogeneration Plant at its Middletown Works location. This support
extends to the Permit to Install (P0139876) pending before the OEPA.
Section 2
The Clerk of Council shall cause copies of this Resolution to be transmitted to
the OEPA and Cliffs.
Section 3
All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict with this Resolution are hereby
repealed.
Section 4
This Resolution is declared to be an emergency measure necessary for the
immediate preservation of the public health, safety and general welfare, to wit: in order

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for this Resolution to be submitted before the end of the OEPA public comment period
for this project on July 11th and shall take effect and be in force from and after its
adoption.
___________________________
Elizabeth Slamka, Mayor
Adopted: _______________
Attest:_____________________
Clerk of City Council
H:/Law/Leg/2026 leg/r Support of Cliffs Project (OEPA) 7.7.26

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STAFF REPORT

For the business meeting of July 7, 2026

_____________________________________________________________________________
DATE:

July 1, 2026

TO:

Middletown City Council

FROM:
PREPARED BY:

Ashley Combs, City Manager
Jacob Schulte, Assistant Director of Community & Economic Development

Resolution Pledging Support for Cleveland-Cliffs Air Quality Permit
PURPOSE
To pledge support for Cleveland-Cliffs in their procurement of a Permit to Install through the Ohio
EPA.
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS
Middletown has a storied legacy built upon industrial manufacturing. For over 120 years, the
Cleveland-Cliffs Middletown Works has produced coiled steel for a variety of downstream
industries in the region and across the country.
The current Permit to Install before the Ohio EPA is a critical first step for future investments at
the facility, including a rebuild and enhancement of the blast furnace at Middletown Works and
installation of a Cogeneration Plant to generate steam and electricity through the Energy Recovery
and Advanced Efficient Ironmaking Project at its Middletown Works location to reduce emissions,
improve energy efficiency, and secure the longevity of the facility.
ALTERNATIVES
Council may choose not to provide the resolution of support. However, Staff recommends
providing a resolution of support as a showing of good faith in our efforts to support ClevelandCliffs and their operations within the City of Middletown.
FISCAL IMPACT
None.
EMERGENCY/NON-EMERGENCY
First Reading Emergency. Due to the failed emergency vote (3-1) on June 16, 2026, this matter is
back before City Council for reconsideration. Passage by emergency would allow the resolution
of support to be submitted to OEPA prior to its public hearing on July 9th and before the public
comment period ends on July 11th.

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UNFINISHED
BUSINESS

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NEW BUSINESS

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EXECUTIVE
SESSION

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MIDDLETOWN CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING – 5:30 PM – COUNCIL CHAMBERS – LOWER LEVEL
MOMENT OF MEDITATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG/ ROLL CALL
CONSENT AGENDA. . . Matters listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine and will be
enacted by one motion and one vote of consent. There will be no separate discussion of these items. If
discussion is desired, that item will be removed and considered separately.
a) Approve City Council Minutes of June 16, 2026
b) Receive and file the following board and commission minutes:
Airport Commission- April 20, 2026
MidPointe Library- May 20, 2026
d) Confirm the promotional appointment of Aaron Cox to the position of Fire Lieutenant in the
Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire.
e) Confirm the promotional appointment of Joshua Meisner to the position of Fire Apparatus
Operator in the Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire.
f) Confirm the promotional appointment of Bradley Sorrell to the position of Public Works Leader in
the Department of Public Works and Utilities, Sewer Maintenance Division.
g) Confirm the conditional appointment of Linda Vance to the position of part-time Community
Security Officer in the Department of Public Safety, Division of Police.
h) Receive and file Oaths of Office for Wilson Caldwell, Robert Cavin, Brock Hensley, Peter Highley
Grady Page, Olivia Willetts
PINNING CEREMONY
PUBLIC HEARING- 2027 Tax Budget
PUBLIC HEARING- Miller Road Street Vacation-City Council took a straw poll and did not support the
vacation of Miller Road.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
Paperboard Gravel Removal Update
MOTION AGENDA
a) Receive, file and adopt the 2027 Tax Budget APPROVED
b) To approve the purchase of two 2027 International snowplow trucks from Rush Truck Centers, of

Cincinnati, OH in the amount of $518,298.06 for the Streets and Storm Water Maintenance divisions.

APPROVED
c) Accept the Drug Abuse Response Team Grant supported by the Ohio Attorney General’s Office in
the amount of $42,635.84. APPROVED
d) Approve the recommended waiver of the sewer connection fee for the Warren County Port
Authority, pursuant to Section 1040.10(c) of the Middletown Codified Ordinances, related to the
development of the Arena at Renaissance Pointe, and to authorize the City Manager to execute
any agreements to effectuate the waiver. APPROVED

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MIDDLETOWN CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Tuesday, July 7, 2026

LEGISLATION
1. Ordinance No. O2026-37, an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with
the Ohio Department of Transportation for the rehabilitation of two bridge size culverts on State
Route 122 east of the Grand Avenue and Roosevelt Boulevard split. (Second Reading) APPROVED
2. Ordinance No. O2026-38, an ordinance authorizing the city to enter into an Enterprise Zone
Agreement with Weidmann Electrical Technology Inc. providing for a new manufacturing facility as a
development project and tax exemption pursuant to the Ohio Enterprise Zone Program and declaring
an emergency. APPROVED
3. Ordinance No. O2026-39, an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Job Creation
Incentive Grant Agreement with Weidmann Electrical Technology Inc. and declaring an emergency.
APPROVED
4. Ordinance No. O2026-40, an ordinance authorizing a change order to the contract with O’Rourke
Wrecking Company for the Phase II site soil remediation and final grading at the site known as
Middletown Paperboard and declaring an emergency. APPROVED
5. Ordinance No. O2026-41, an ordinance establishing a procedure for and authorizing a contract with
B.D. Morgan & Co., Inc. to repair and replace the roof of 2 N. Main Street and declaring an emergency.
APPROVED
6. Resolution No. R2026-18, a resolution supporting Cleveland-Cliffs Steel Corporation’s permit to
install application for the Energy Recovery and Advanced Efficient Ironmaking Project at its
Middletown Works location and declaring an emergency. APPROVED
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
EXECUTIVE SESSION - Under the authority of O.R.C. 121.22 (G) (1) To consider the appointment,
employment, or compensation of a public employee or official; and under the authority of O.R.C. 121.22
(G) (8) To consider confidential information related to the marketing plans, specific business strategy,
production techniques, trade secrets, or personal financial statements of an applicant for economic
development assistance, or to negotiations with other political subdivisions respecting requests for
economic development assistance, provided that both of the following conditions apply:
(1) The information is directly related to a request for economic development assistance that is to be
provided or administered under any provision of Chapter 715., 725., 1724., or 1728. or sections
701.07, 3735.67 to 3735.70, 5709.40 to 5709.43, 5709.61 to 5709.69, 5709.73 to 5709.75, or
5709.77 to 5709.81 of the Revised Code, or that involves public infrastructure improvements or the
extension of utility services that are directly related to an economic development project.
(2) A unanimous quorum of the public body determines, by a roll call vote, that the executive session is
necessary to protect the interests of the applicant or the possible investment or expenditure of public
funds to be made in connection with the economic development project.

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