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Lancaster City Council Meeting, Monday, July 13, 2026

Published: Jul 13, 2026

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Community DevelopmentResidential

Ewing Woods LLC Development to Benefit from TIF Agreement Approved by Council

Council approved Temporary Ordinance 2426, which consents to and approves the execution of a TIF (Tax Increment Financing) agreement between the city and Ewing Woods LLC for a development located along Sheridan Drive. The ordinance was moved through a suspension of the third reading. This is the first instance of the city entering into such an agreement for a TIF district.

Budget & FinanceOther

Lancaster City Council Approves Pay Adjustments Following Public Works Department Consolidation

Council passed Temporary Ordinance 1826 and 1926, which amend permanent ordinances related to non-union and management pay scales. These changes are a result of the consolidation of the LDOT and Engineering departments into the Public Works Department, leading to a reduction in superintendents and adjustments in responsibilities for other positions. The pay changes are designed to account for these new responsibilities.

Zoning And Land UseAll

Lancaster City Council Votes to Not Object to Violet Township's New Community Authority

Council considered a resolution of 'no objection' to the establishment of the Violet Township New Community Authority (NCA). The city, being the closest municipality with the highest population, had the opportunity to object. After legal review, it was determined that the city would not be negatively impacted and would not receive any NCA funds. The legislation allows the city to formally state its non-objection to Violet Township's NCA, which is a layer of development within the township. The NCA is expected to last for 30-year periods, effectively indefinite, as new properties can extend the term. Discussions also touched upon potential future annexation and the city's existing joint economic development district (JED) with Violet Township, which already provides mutual benefits.

Community DevelopmentAll

City to Consider Cooperative Economic Development Agreement with Greenfield Township and Fairfield County

Council considered Temporary Ordinance 2526, an ordinance authorizing the mayor to enter into a Cooperative Economic Development Agreement (CEDA) with Greenfield Township and Fairfield County. This agreement establishes a framework for sharing the benefits of economic development and identifying service providers. The ordinance is the first of three readings and is seen as a first step towards potentially negotiating a joint NCA (New Community Authority). This CEDA aims to foster positive relationships and facilitate future growth.

UtilitiesInfrastructure

Lancaster City Council Reviews Progress on Combined Sewer Overflow Control Plan

The council discussed the city's long-term control plan (LTCP) for combined sewer overflows (CSOs) and efforts to comply with Ohio EPA mandates. The city is working towards reducing CSO events to two to four per year by 2035. Projects undertaken since the 1990s have cost $67 million, with an additional $15 million spent from 1995-2014, and more projects planned. The city currently has eight active CSOs. The presentation included details on past and future projects, funding mechanisms, and regulatory timelines, emphasizing the city's proactive approach to avoid consent agreements with the Ohio EPA.

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