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Duke said the city has no voted (outside) millage following a failed renewal in October and relies on 3.2 mills of inside millage that he estimated would generate about $1.8'$1.9 million in 2026. He said that revenue represents roughly 10 percent of public-safety fund costs and primarily supports personnel; he estimated losing that revenue would require budget reductions equivalent to about a dozen full-time positions or a shift from property to income taxes.

Duke described the potential change as a significant, unexpected fiscal shock and said the city has limited time to plan. He told council the administration will discuss options at the forthcoming work session. Council members indicated concern about the prospect of reduced services and said they expect detailed follow-up in the work session.

No legislative action was taken; staff said further discussion and scenario planning will follow.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Meeting 06/09/2025","oneSentenceSummary","Xenia's finance director told council the state is considering eliminating inside millage. The city currently receives about $1.8'$1.9 million from 3.2 mills (estimated 2026), roughly 10% of public safety fund costs; staff warned service cuts or tax-shift could be necessary if the change proceeds.","taxTitle","Xenia, Greene County, Ohio","taxId",70554,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6544167,"Residents raise speeding and neighborhood nuisance concerns; council asks staff to follow up",1993,225000,2218000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3802031-cb3648d89e14ffdda57c8c773a040499&start=225&end=2218","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3802031-cb3648d89e14ffdda57c8c773a040499/thumbnail_225000.jpg","/articles/6544167/Xenia/Greene-County/Ohio/Residents-raise-speeding-and-neighborhood-nuisance-concerns-council-asks-staff-to-follow-up","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6544167-89034f4c762f16f89ff999ffbbeeb35d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771179556&Signature=NT9SNVqm8ar7Abv-TGDzCF3gni7Qz92vQQK8kn7vanTq0a5J9eB9mtjyzItv6YVuXefBkV9S0BEx09xVtr~flLsTvLMWoQMJgsl5W7oqIAzY71bv8L2Yf~UljtO20jrMB4Ztcvrza9RLkZyA78dcY3cbrW5zDWAsAEhE~pPKmjR3qNCGFGOYtcJ2AI2ElJK~1dSjidIR1hFsMeDW29UYzb1QodYmS5EGosx8fU0IhbUhx08QPkm4BZnlI65j6Gzv6k7gp0wvPy6NII9qyClIolvgF1Syvu4c7cKUAbYrUs6C6p9b0pJjgKDbc3MT0lbtopengQMfM7c06zPDjTwW4Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","During the public-comment portion of the June 9 meeting, resident Lashonda Oatmeal told council that vehicles regularly speed on Columbus Street (State Route 42) approaching the roundabout and asked whether Xenia could install a speed-monitoring device similar to one on Main Street. She also asked whether the city still pursues nuisance and abatement actions against properties that generate repeated law-enforcement calls and blight.

Mayor Urschel and council members acknowledged the concerns and invited the resident to speak with staff after the meeting for follow-up. Council discussed options: enforcement windows with officers, public notices, and a portable speed trailer that staff could temporarily deploy to deter speeding. Council members noted that any change to the posted speed limit on State Route 42 would require Ohio Department of Transportation approval and a traffic study, so lowering the signed limit is not a quick option.

Law Director Danette and a police representative described the city's criminal nuisance abatement practice. Staff said the process—used previously on other properties—requires documented criminal charges and investigation; once the statutory requirements are met, the city can pursue nuisance abatement, which can lead to boarding and closure of a property in extreme cases. Staff recommended residents contact the police department and ask for Detective Major Miller (who handled prior nuisance cases) so the address and incident history are on the detectives' radar.

Council directed staff to consider short-term steps: place a portable speed trailer temporarily on Columbus Street, increase visible enforcement in problem locations and provide guidance to the resident on how to report recurring incidents so they generate investigatory records. Staff said they would follow up with the resident and report back in the work session.","Public commenter asked for speed enforcement on Columbus Street (State Route 42) and for nuisance/abatement action for a repeatedly problematic property. Council asked staff to explore enforcement options, including a portable speed trailer, and described the city's criminal nuisance abatement process.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6544172,"Council approves partnership with Greene County to pursue $700,000 CHIP housing grant",125,1352000,1477000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3802031-cb3648d89e14ffdda57c8c773a040499&start=1352&end=1477","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3802031-cb3648d89e14ffdda57c8c773a040499/thumbnail_1352000.jpg","/articles/6544172/Xenia/Greene-County/Ohio/Council-approves-partnership-with-Greene-County-to-pursue-700000-CHIP-housing-grant","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6544172-7f488ae80f445a774a5ab0d0bc5f7b30/orig.mp4?Expires=1771179556&Signature=ixJHyWslM0Gn6L6ejMvfrADNUf7NcDcj~5MYmH9IZo8f1w6KKPms7An8JY~j~9UK4McevOti0WTOXesCeZSrh2S4FYpNbxcdtvERoB~DZuxqa4fCzgJibYbPpiax8f3bVW5SoUog1Dla7S61wFlb9qEuOOuGMtXphbo2daNAHJD7bpi871gesw-5DufT4mRenjBUAEjkMrVfnngH00n1bC8ZIO~0TbBYVMetvdjrpv92CGx3AL3tXt4tOleNNx3xJjQ~gNMxAoIdPBGfT82Nq8ZAefvAS-9ttWq2C5ixZ7-F~kDcvT6~mvcG3NWt3mdayJ-8iLpck1ujXIJp-~d8MA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Xenia City Council on June 9 voted to authorize a partnership agreement with Greene County to pursue Community Housing Impact and Preservation Program (CHIP) funding for fiscal year 2025.

Acting City Manager Ryan Henry explained the Ohio Development Services Agency's CHIP program allows municipalities to partner with counties to increase available funding and reduce administrative burden. Under the proposed agreement the county would be the lead applicant and implementer; the city and county agreed to commit any applicable Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program income—repayments from prior recipients—toward CHIP obligations, Henry said. He added the city had successfully received CHIP grants in 2019, 2021 and 2023.

Councilman Reynolds moved to approve the partnership agreement; Councilman Crawford seconded. A roll-call vote recorded ayes from Mayor Urschel, Councilmen Reynolds, Crawford and Walker, Councilwoman Cerise and President Smith. The motion carried.

Council members framed the partnership as a way to access up to $700,000 in CHIP funding for housing preservation activities while shifting much of the administrative work to the county.","Xenia council voted unanimously to authorize a partnership agreement with Greene County to apply for up to $700,000 through the Community Housing Impact and Preservation (CHIP) program; the county will serve as lead applicant and implementer.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6544177,"Council introduced sale of six tax-forfeited lots to local builders",109,946000,1055000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3802031-cb3648d89e14ffdda57c8c773a040499&start=946&end=1055","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3802031-cb3648d89e14ffdda57c8c773a040499/thumbnail_946000.jpg","/articles/6544177/Xenia/Greene-County/Ohio/Council-introduced-sale-of-six-tax-forfeited-lots-to-local-builders","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6544177-82d3ccbccdb980c7055a0cc07df924b2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771179556&Signature=dmYLDTsrMPdAwIfSFgc~I-hfY5y5jGwEMJ9akTaG-4oq-GQI7g9UVdXDSZmtB1PKv3MHu67JGO5JtM4Rit9hB1ub536vWy-heawsEMpArurJYEja7funza2BgJO65~4eUvpQuhK2enZRbb6mtElzYbroSkD9KE8LSm2yXLlgcoJSxmL~2w17DbsP526fkX-De0JHDIALggJSn7f0zC4eRY3~entgJNGmK0RSIySNuHzNmJGLQopJD3Tb4S~W99ENq9PXse-pnBZJGYLDDVFH5NXwlM0BBBJq9-WZubzdrTgu~zMQKB~YENo92sI~RG8jOHsafGJS2~fO5BsaQ7QwXw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff presented an introduction to Ordinance 2025-15 on June 9 authorizing the sale of six city-owned properties acquired through tax forfeiture under the city's home preservation program.

Acting City Manager Ryan Henry said staff marketed the vacant lots to builders interested in constructing single-family, owner-occupied homes. The proposed buyers and prices Henry reported were: Tri Power LLC at 470 Fifth/475 East Church Street for $1,000; GC Custom Homes for three parcels (536 E. Second Street for $5,001; 5 Jackson Street for $3,000; 607 S. Monroe Street for $3,000); and Emery Builders for 476 E. Second Street and 656 E. Second Street at $10,000 each. Henry said staff vetted multiple proposals and selected offers the team judged most attractive.

Council members welcomed reinvestment in neighborhoods. Councilman Crawford asked why some lots received higher offers; Henry and staff said offers were selected by staff for multiple factors, including lot size and developer proposals. A city official noted the city commonly pays roughly $2,000 to acquire a tax-forfeited lot when accounting for court and recording costs.

Henry and council members framed the sales as part of an infill strategy to reduce long-term maintenance of vacant parcels and to bring families back into neighborhoods; staff said some proceeds and downstream taxes benefit local taxing districts and school funding.

Ordinance 2025-15 was introduced for first reading; council did not take a final vote on the sales at the June 9 meeting.","Ordinance 2025-15 was introduced to authorize sale of six city-owned lots acquired through tax forfeiture to private builders; purchase prices range from $1,000 to $10,000. Staff said the goal is neighborhood infill and reduced maintenance costs.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6544181,"Xenia council introduces citywide street-lighting assessment for 2025",130,525000,655000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3802031-cb3648d89e14ffdda57c8c773a040499&start=525&end=655","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3802031-cb3648d89e14ffdda57c8c773a040499/thumbnail_525000.jpg","/articles/6544181/Xenia/Greene-County/Ohio/Xenia-council-introduces-citywide-street-lighting-assessment-for-2025","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6544181-e2e4411cc18e27aa84f4b94929b9c6c8/orig.mp4?Expires=1771179556&Signature=awLIRen-4GlcVVlge7soiOlN7JqgGngeKf-89EhhSbCkwvE~O-3M~lMeidvi0Z8mksfrqFYx13H~TErUyn3i92BCnYymWidIdBFto7wOzWIQeLrY21EI4diyuPVGPKBf3mTraTGg~gRw-l7Qf2ncFUJmIbi2-DpZqinevy5KaNetZ~jkz3TcpGJsYvzt~xicdpJLEpF7F7xpaKltDeF9Rr90BPMSCJOAt~WvP9QmNt1pSTqed8LtXi5ktEd6y9owQF8FHJ1B31Lu5OtjbA5iK4r5aOkeN6rMxEVMZWsW8psgUj4aCydvEwcucPoAvgO1aoqkQU5iA4fK9jV0tk9mcg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Xenia City Council on June 9 heard the introduction of Ordinance 2025-14, a proposed citywide street-lighting assessment for the 2025 tax year.

Acting City Manager Ryan Henry told council the total cost of the 2025 street-lighting improvement project is $243,000. Under state law the city must pay 2 percent of the total, leaving $238,140 to be divided among all properties in the city. If the ordinance is adopted and filed with the Greene County auditor, the assessment will appear on each parcel's tax bill for the 2025 tax year and be collected in 2026. Henry said the assessment will be levied by percentage of property tax valuation and paid in two semiannual installments. He said the assessment is approximately $1 per month for every $100,000 of property valuation—about $12 a year on a $100,000 home.

Council members asked how the public would be notified of an option Henry described to prepay the full assessment to the city finance department within 30 days of ordinance adoption. Henry said prepaying would allow property owners to avoid the county auditor's collection fees (commonly described as about a 5 percent fee). Council agreed staff could post the option on social media and include notice on utility bills.

Council members also asked how the new citywide district would affect four existing subdivisions that already have street-lighting assessments. Henry said if council adopts the ordinance in June the administration will bring a July ordinance to amend and end the four older districts for tax year 2024; assessments already collected for those districts would be retained and the citywide assessment would take effect for tax year 2025 on Jan. 1.

Henry said the administration recommended a one-year assessment because the city's lighting contract with Miami-Dolly Lighting expires at the end of 2025; staff may return next year with a five-year assessment recommendation, the maximum term, to avoid annual reauthorization.

The ordinance was introduced for first reading; no vote was taken on final adoption at the June 9 meeting.","Council received an introduction to Ordinance 2025-14 to levy a citywide street-lighting assessment for the 2025 tax year. Staff said the project will cost $243,000, with $238,140 to be assessed to property owners; a homeowner with a $100,000 valuation would pay about $12 annually.","actionData","errors"]

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