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City Council Committee Meeting - Media

Published: Jul 21, 2026

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UtilitiesInfrastructure

Council Accepts Bid for Whitewood Road Storm Sewer Improvement Project

Ordinance 5877 accepts the bid of Leech Excavating LLC for the Whitewood Road Storm Sewer Improvement Project. The project involves storm sewer improvements and was declared an emergency. The ordinance passed with unanimous council support.

Hiring & ProcurementInstitutional

Council Approves Fire Alarm and Sprinkler Maintenance Contract with Johnson Controls

Ordinance 5876 authorizes a five-year planned service agreement with Johnson Controls Fire Protection Services, LP, for maintenance and monitoring of fire alarm and sprinkler systems at the Community Center and Human Services Center. The agreement is through the State of Ohio Administrative Purchasing Program and was declared an emergency. The ordinance passed with unanimous council support.

Hiring & ProcurementInfrastructure

City to Renew Firewall Maintenance Contract with CDW

The Finance Committee recommended approval of a motion authorizing the renewal of maintenance contracts for the city's firewall from CDW. The contract is for one year and costs $6,187.33.

GrantsInstitutional

City Awarded $758,000 for Community Center Improvement Project

The Mayor announced that the city was awarded $758,000 from the state CAP budget for the Brexville Community Center Improvement Project. This funding was received through a competitive process.

Zoning And Land UseResidential

Multiple Variances Recommended by Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals recommended approval for multiple variances: a 5-foot fence height variance at 6741 Wallings Road, a driveway gate location variance at the same address, a sidewalk installation deferral at 9224 Highland Drive, a 6-foot pool fence height variance at 9555 Reserve Run, an 85-foot front yard setback variance for a deck at 10305 Chippewa Road, a 930 sq ft detached garage variance at 6811 Fairview Road, and a 30-foot front yard setback variance for a garage addition at 5901 Oak Road. All recommendations were approved unanimously by the board.

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