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• Farmland placements approved: Council approved three applications to place parcels in an agricultural district. The properties were Thomas C. Palmer (19.37 acres at 2010 Cooper Foster Road), Ronald and Judith Bauman, trustees (51.75 acres at Jerusalem Road and Cooper Foster Park Road), and Jake's Parks LLC (107.93 acres; rear land of Clouse Road and North Ridge Road). Council president read the three applications during the public hearing and later moved to approve all three in a single motion; roll-call votes recorded on the motion indicated approval.

• Employee operations manual: On third reading the council adopted ordinance 2025-09 to amend the City of Vermilion employee operations manual. The change delegates certain operational oversight to administration; the motion carried on final vote.

• Park and playground purchases (donation-funded): The council approved — by emergency on first reading — multiple park equipment purchases for Shosie Park and other sites using donated funds and cooperative purchasing programs: ordinance 2025-16 (swing package, not to exceed $13,500), 2025-17 (log climber and spinner, not to exceed $36,500), and 2025-18 (play structures and spinner, not to exceed $138,000). Council discussed that the purchases were funded largely by donations, with a small non-donation portion covering parts or installation where noted.

• Port and engineering supplements: The council considered and, in some cases, adopted ordinances to authorize supplemental professional services for city reconstruction projects (Highbridge, Haley Street, Pine View Drive, Brownham Station Road) with limits shown in committee materials; some of those items were passed as emergencies and some were moved to second reading for further review.

• Fleet procurement and tariffs: Administration requested emergency passage for a set of fleet purchases (new chassis and outfitting). Council debated tariffs and timing; during roll call the motion to adopt ordinance 2025-25 (new international truck chassis and associated equipment) failed after several members expressed concern about recent tariff-driven price swings. Related ordinances for outfitting and dump bodies (2025-26 through 2025-28) were discussed and in several cases sent to second reading rather than adopted on first reading.

• Housing and parks grants: Council adopted resolution 2025-R-5 to partner with Erie County on the PY2025 Community Housing Impact and Preservation program and adopted resolution 2025-R-2 to accept local park capital grant terms for pool improvements (aqua run water slides and related features) and declared those matters emergency where needed to meet grant deadlines.

• Public comment highlights and records request: Multiple residents spoke during the public comment period about street and sidewalk conditions (notably Birchview and Hollyview areas), lack of mailed notice for recent city work that damaged private vegetation, questions about variances signage, and concerns about a commercial development (Clark filling station) and its septic requirements. One resident announced a pending public-records legal claim seeking older council minutes; the councils responding attorney was present and staff agreed to follow up on requests.

Why it matters: The votes move forward park improvements and a major road contract while signaling council caution on fleet purchases amid supply-chain and tariff uncertainty. Public comments reflected widespread local concern about street maintenance and notification practices.

Ending: Administration agreed to provide supplemental budget and timeline materials in the coming committee cycle; several items will return to committee for further review.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Vermilion City Council Public Hearing & Regular Meeting 04/07/25","oneSentenceSummary","Council approved three farmland-in-agricultural-district applications, amended the employee operations manual, accepted donation-funded park equipment purchases and authorized housing and pool grant agreements, while delaying several fleet purchases amid tariff concerns.","taxTitle","Vermilion City Council, Vermilion, Erie County, Ohio","taxId",76459,"location","Ohio","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6072719,"Council authorizes Sunnyside Road Phase 3 contract, seeks federal authorization to start work",74,3908000,3982000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3008499-83ef002219037c4b7d44965fd37d1d9e&start=3908&end=3982","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3008499-83ef002219037c4b7d44965fd37d1d9e/thumbnail_3908000.jpg","/articles/6072719/Ohio/Council-authorizes-Sunnyside-Road-Phase-3-contract-seeks-federal-authorization-to-start-work","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6072719-5f5a295774517e148aca54ad4d5f409a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771135943&Signature=M5hMNeiVEezgFDkP-CWHnSYRw6i2flI27kAXEtE9HzipoBKN3eEObc2HVFtW03MRtXaRRzl8CNOtHnMsQJQpKJoDdH2~0rsCg6bvMyn7J2rpNdRzTTxVFMwtOdsisuG5joO4cvk2bGhtAIvrergH8LVTjuRTo7JmXaPtni-BKlW3ejxbkMVFAzkJMEE5GkydeC~WVyI81sK-GWNC4yO3hopXyFm4d6uTh-v0qygb17pPGUsicM6G1RDWIE30MlT1m1s81rRJSN5-qts-RndXOVBHu236I6sy4rL2GXW3OkyjBOoIgBmjoMXRy9PytgJNag66d93njs1c0-UolJJxSw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Vermilion City Council approved action to move forward with Sunnyside Road Phase 3 after a bid opening produced a low bid substantially below the engineers estimate.

City Engineer Kurt Howard told the council two bids were received; the low bidder was Buckeye Excavating and Construction with a bid of $1,352,070 compared with the engineers estimate of $1,656,209. Howard asked council to consider passing ordinance 2025-20 by emergency so the city can forward the award package to the Ohio Department of Transportation for federal authorization — a step council must take before the contractor may start construction. \"Once ODOT receives the award package, it takes approximately 2 to 3 weeks to receive federal authorization for the contractor to start construction,\" Howard said.

Administration described the funding split as an 80/20 state/federal arrangement with a maximum federal contribution listed in the materials as $1,003,491. Council discussed timing: several members supported emergency passage to avoid a multi-week delay this construction season; others asked for clarification on the schedule and financing.

Council then moved to adopt the emergency ordinance authorizing the contract to Buckeye Excavating and Construction, Inc. The measure passed on a roll call and will allow staff to submit the required federal authorization package to ODOT.

Why it matters: The Sunnyside Road Phase 3 project is a multi-million-dollar street reconstruction identified for this construction season. The federal authorization step is required for the contractor to mobilize; delaying action could push the work into a later season and raise costs.

Next steps: Administration will prepare and transmit the award package to ODOT and, contingent on federal authorization, issue the contract and schedule construction start dates. Council indicated it expects construction to begin once federal clearance arrives.

Ending: The councils action authorizes the citys acceptance of a low bid and starts the federal approval process needed to begin work this season.","Council approved authorization to award Sunnyside Road Phase 3 to the low bidder and asked staff to pursue federal authorization so construction can begin this season; the project is funded partially with federal/state programs and carries an 80/20 split with a maximum federal contribution identified.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6072724,"Council restores full 1% local income-tax credit after narrow vote",344,4394000,4738000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3008499-83ef002219037c4b7d44965fd37d1d9e&start=4394&end=4738","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3008499-83ef002219037c4b7d44965fd37d1d9e/thumbnail_4394000.jpg","/articles/6072724/Ohio/Council-restores-full-1-local-income-tax-credit-after-narrow-vote","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6072724-d5be94ad85e8c39030746049280e0469/orig.mp4?Expires=1771135943&Signature=eQd8EkAKwvn9WSgmqRGIeXPVSmSxceAg0VdU24RbOUhq1RslLDQm69xqPBCF5t33vMMqIo~2PX5y~5aqWlC22LJXUc4v~L5ClsGaF1OSjp0e068LM7WnSie5wtLJBRbUHCNK99OzsfGZK7Xqaj2OM92s4LSDdYGXiQwcvX1-vu2tyb3EGWT~VIU59T8Qk-EETiX6bAM0MQL6BzOcpM5XanfPSPrdHdhjXJMSaoTuf9cmTAj9eoTN0-G5pGmrQKmCmc1DWz93sph9onk7KjS1lK7l5iLNVmXokfxA2Vp8BGUBuPT~sYgVV1QYn75htMRD3BebHXWf8bVQIRhLjdclHQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Vermilion City Council voted on ordinance 2025-12 Wednesday to amend the city codified ordinances dealing with credit for tax paid to other municipalities and to reestablish a full 1% credit for Vermilion residents who work outside the city.

Supporters said the change returns a tax credit that had been reduced in prior years; opponents said restoring the credit could reduce revenue available for street repairs and other projects. Councilman Holmes said he opposed the ordinance because it removed a layer of council oversight and would divert funds now used on infrastructure, saying, “I’m gonna vote no just for that reason.”

The measure was introduced on third reading as “an ordinance amending chapter 82.07 … and reestablishing full 1%.” Finance Director Amy Hendrick provided background earlier in the evening about prior ordinance language and receipts history; she and other staff later supplied figures to the council showing revenue and the possible shortfall if forgiveness rules change.

Councilman Drew Worley, who led discussion in favor of returning the credit to taxpayers, urged that decisions about additional tax levies or revenue for roads be put to voters if residents want a dedicated roads funding mechanism. Worley also noted the city is not in the same fiscal condition it was in when the credit was reduced in past years and said the council should restore the prior credit.

Council President Steve Herron called the roll for the adoption vote. The record shows the following responses when the ordinance was adopted: Jeff Lucas — yes; Drew Worley — yes; (Councilman) Drew — yes; (Council member identified as) Wes — no; (council member identified as) Erin — no. The ordinance was adopted and will go into effect according to the timeline prescribed in the ordinance text.

Why it matters: The restored credit changes how Vermilion residents who work in other municipalities are taxed locally and reduces a revenue stream the administration had cited for street and capital projects. Council members and staff repeatedly raised the tension between returning revenue to taxpayers and preserving funding for infrastructure.

Next steps: The ordinance was adopted on third reading; the city clerk will publish final language and effective dates. Councilmembers who argued for further study said they may bring forward proposals for dedicated levies or alternative funding for major street projects.

Ending: City staff told the council they will provide follow-up material about projected revenue impacts and timelines for implementation; council members said they expect more budget discussion at upcoming finance committee meetings.","The Vermilion City Council voted to amend local tax code and restore the full 1% credit for taxes paid to other municipalities, a measure supporters said returns previously diverted revenue to local taxpayers while critics warned it could reduce funds available for streets and other projects.","actionData","errors"]

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