CITY OF LIMA

CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR MEETING PACKET

JANUARY 27, 2025 @ 7:00 PM

Council Chambers

 

 

 

 

 

 

CALL TO ORDER

 

INVOCATION

 

Councilor Wilkerson 

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

ROLL CALL

 

I.

PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR

 

a.

David Kiefer – High Speed Rail

 

b.

Pastor Terri Wies-Haithcock, Faith Christian Church – Spread the Love Program

 

II.

CONSENT CALENDAR

 

a.

Minutes from the previous meeting not read since all received a copy; 

 

b.

Minutes from the Special Council meeting of January 21, 2025 not read since all received a copy; 

 

c.

Minutes from the Special Council meeting of January 22, 2025 not read since all received a copy;

 

d.

Bd. of Health Minutes of December 13, 2024.

 

III.

COMMUNICATIONS

 

1.

From the Ohio Division of Liquor Control regarding a liquor permit transfer to Rana 484 LLC, dba Slims Pizza located at 1290 W. Robb Avenue. 

 

2.

*From the Public Information Officer regarding legislation to apply for, accept and administer a grant from the Ohio Commission from the Ohio Commission for the America 250-Ohio.

 

3.

*From the Public Information Officer regarding legislation for 2025 parade funds.

 

4.

*From the Auditor regarding legislation to permit the City Auditor to transfer cash from general fund to debt service fund. 

 

5.

*From the Dir. of Finance regarding legislation approving the 2025 Budget.

 

6.

*From the Utilities Dir. regarding legislation to enter into an Easement Agreement with the State of Ohio.

 

7.

*From the Utilities Dir. regarding legislation to enter into an agreement with Commerce Controls Inc.

 

8.

*From the Utilities Dir. regarding legislation to advertise and award a contract for leaf bags. 

 

9.

*From the Utilities Dir. regarding legislation to enter into contract with All Terra, Inc.

 

10.

*From the Utilities Dir. regarding legislation to enter into an agreement with CDM Smith.

 

11.

*From the Chief of Police regarding legislation to apply for, accept and administer an award from the Energy Transfer First Responder Fund.

 

12.

From the Fire Chief regarding an exemption request from Mercy Health Regional Transport, LLC.

 

13.

*From the Chief Technology Officer regarding legislation for the ELA renewal with Azteca Systems, LLC.

 

14.

*From the Chief Technology Officer regarding legislation to approve spending with Verizon Wireless.

 

15.

*From the Chief Technology Officer regarding legislation to enter into an agreement with Golden Five, LLC.

 

16.

*From the Dir. of Housing & Neighborhoods regarding legislation to enter into contract with Civic Uplift LLC.

 

17.

*From the Public Works Dir. regarding legislation to allow the sale of alcohol at the amphitheater for 2025.

 

18.

*From the Public Works Dir. regarding legislation to advertise for bids and enter into contract for the 2025 Sidewalk Project.

 

19.

From the Public Works Dir. regarding a proposed Feasibility Study by LJB, Inc. to evaluate traffic calming along State Route 65.

 

20.

From the Public Works Dir. regarding additional funding for the Professional Services Industries, Inc. contract. 

 

21.

*From the Public Works Dir. regarding legislation to enter into contract with Allen Soil & Water Conservation District.

 

22.

*From the Human Resources Dir. regarding legislation to enter into contract with the  Fraternal Order of Police, Unit A Sergeants and Lieutenants (FOP Gold).

 

23.

*From the Public Information Officer regarding legislation for funding the Lima Women Have Heart event.

 

IV.

REPORTS OF OFFICIALS

 

a.

Ric Stolly – Urban Forest Council Annual Report

 

V.

REPORTS OF COUNCIL COMMITTEES

 

1.

Joint Neighborhood Concerns and Economic & Community Development Committee Report of November 25, 2024;

 

2.

Economic & Community Development Committee Report of December 9, 2024;

 

3.

Human Resources Committee Report of December 9, 2024.

 

VI.

RESOLUTIONS

 

____ 001-25

A Resolution expressing the appreciation of the Lima City Council to Michael Bouson and Joe Correll for their commitment to the Ohio Theatre and the Lima Community.

 

____ 002-25

A Resolution of the Lima City Council supporting the Ohio Municipal League’s Challenge of AT&T’s Tariff Application at the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio. 

 

VII.

ORDINANCES

 

____ 016-25

An Ordinance establishing the budget for the City of Lima, Ohio, for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025.

 

____ 017-25

An Ordinance authorizing the transfer of cash from the General fund to the Debt Service fund. 

 

____ 018-25

An Ordinance amending Section 1806.14 of the Codified Ordinances of Lima, Ohio, parking of motor vehicles, commercial vehicles, recreational vehicles, and watercraft. 

 

____ 019-25

An Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to expend funds for City participation in various community parades. 

 

____ 020-25

An Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to apply for, receive, and administer funds from the Ohio Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial (America 250-OHIO).

 

____ 021-25

An Ordinance accepting a petition by Health Partners of Western Ohio for annexation of approximately 9.825 acres of land in American Township to the City of Lima, Ohio.

 

____ 022-25

An Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into contract with Allen Soil and Water Conservation District (ASWCD).

 

____ 023-25

An Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to advertise for bids and enter into contract for the construction of certain sidewalks for the 2025 combined sidewalk project. 

 

____ 024-25

An Ordinance authorizing the Veterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center (VMCCC) to sell alcohol beverages in the Greater Lima Region Park and Amphitheater. 

 

____ 025-25

An Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a collective bargaining agreement with the F.O.P. Ohio Labor Council, Inc. (Unit A).

 

____ 026-25

An Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to apply for, receive, and administer funds from the Energy Transfer First Responder Fund Grant for the Police Department. 

 

____ 027-25

An Ordinance enacting Chapter 209 of the Codified Ordinances of Lima regarding elections. 

 

____ 028-25

An Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into contract with Commerce Controls, Inc. for the Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants.

 

____ 029-25

An Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Easement Agreement with the State of Ohio for a sanitary sewer line along Reservoir Road for the Utilities Department. 

 

____ 030-25

An Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to advertise for bids and enter into contract for leaf bags for the Customer Service Division of the Utilities Department. 

 

____ 031-25

An Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into contract with All Terra, Inc., for the emergency repair of a 66” Sanitary Sewer.

 

____ 032-25

An Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into contract with CDM Smith, Inc. for professional services for the Utilities Department. 

 

____ 033-25

An Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Golden Five, LLC, as authorized under Ordinance 192-24.

 

____ 034-25

An Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Enterprise License Agreement renewal with Azteca Systems, LLC.

 

____ 035-25

An Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into contract with Verizon Wireless for cellular service, equipment, and fees. 

 

____ 036-25

An Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into contract with Civic Uplift LLC for creation of the Five Year HUD Consolidation Plan and 2025 Annual Action Plan. 

 

____ 037-25

An Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to expend funds for City Participation in The Lima Women Have Heart Event.

 

VIII.

MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

 

IX.

ADJOURNMENT