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Public comment is a forum for citizens to raise concerns directly with commissioners; the commission did not take formal action during the public-comment period but acknowledged the speakers and asked staff to record their concerns.

David Woods of 3230 Lakeview Avenue described a series of incidents he said involved his father and alleged failures by police in neighboring jurisdictions to communicate with a civil-rights commissioner. Woods said, \"I feel that the chief of police of Inglewood is racist because he won't do that,\" and urged the public and media to contact local officials to press the matter. He told the commission the Ohio State Medical Board was investigating the hospital involved in the incident.

Darryl (spelled Dorel in the record) Lee, who gave an address beginning \"19 o 3 Easter,\" told the commission he and his children face difficulties and uneven enforcement of rules, and asked why some public employees are not held to the same standards. He said, \"Why we always gotta follow the rules because we black?\"

Commissioners thanked the speakers for coming and asked staff to record their comments. No additional detail, evidence or formal complaint filings were recorded on the commission floor during the meeting; commissioners and staff directed speakers to stay after the meeting and provided contact follow-up for staff review.

The commission did not vote or direct a formal investigation during the public-comment period; staff were asked to note the remarks and follow up as appropriate.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Dayton City Commission Meeting 6-25-25","oneSentenceSummary","Two residents used public comment to allege failures by police and other local officials to respond to incidents they described as racially motivated; commissioners thanked them and staff acknowledged their comments for follow-up.","taxTitle","Dayton City Council, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio","taxId",68964,"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},6187582,"Resident asks commission to revisit 633–645 Grand Avenue redevelopment and planning decision",305,2121000,2426000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5067615-fb752a7171260d758cd0dd2bc50619bd&start=2121&end=2426","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5067615-fb752a7171260d758cd0dd2bc50619bd/thumbnail_2121000.jpg","/articles/6187582/Ohio/Resident-asks-commission-to-revisit-633645-Grand-Avenue-redevelopment-and-planning-decision","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6187582-275cda4cff82efac0442d0f4f60a2d70/orig.mp4?Expires=1771142491&Signature=XSfJ6zkMXX2AhaatNoRtigjp6pLH4f~IISGkrr2W5w0HARkinnnHBf11lDD3VqIqia4w5y2-Evcva4vDq8PW2TigFBAS01NBv2AGc6z-UszU-C16UT8OUWwdDUGBRv48nwZepGhoex8Zk1V11dz32xab06tWr9bnCa8P4isqrCodEbKa8TjMwqE~4rbAbHzpnvoFuK39vK286ZMd7VWm3f8LT2kgoE~9yJ-6DPIr6ZQO6MmY6UAfJrLuhPoInotIlXGf~iscxJkZ~dH4vxXgtTVVq5deKWAhdwFFUgzs1caknL3z3ubRfyg0OW-JWnHf2ZfaGFNFqtzgMy3JFKZH6Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A Grafton Hill resident asked the Dayton City Commission to revisit planning decisions tied to a long-troubled apartment building at 633–645 Grand Avenue.

The request matters because the building has a history of condemnation and public-safety concerns and neighbors say earlier redevelopment terms were voided by late changes in an ordinance, leaving outstanding questions for the neighborhood.

Dan Barton, of the Grafton Hill Historic District, told the commission the building was condemned after a 2019 fire and related code violations and that the building \"had been used as an appartel, Had been condemned for fire hazards by the city of Dayton.\" He said the prior owner disabled fire suppression and alarm equipment while attempting to address a bed-bug infestation, which damaged wiring and prompted condemnation.

Barton said the building was later donated to a church, sold to an investor identified in his remarks as an Australian investor, and that the city and the developer worked through a public process to reopen the property. He said, however, that \"at the time of the publication of the final ordinance, different terms were invert inserted at the very end and the whole process was voided,\" and asked the commission to revisit the matter.

The mayor and staff asked Barton to stay after the meeting so staff could follow up and collect his contact information. Planning staff in the chamber were asked to review the prior proceedings and provide additional information.

No formal action or vote on the planning request was taken at the meeting; commissioners directed staff to follow up with Barton and examine the planning record for Plan Development 179 and related ordinance language.","A Grafton Hill resident urged the commission to reopen plan-development decisions for the apartment building at 633–645 Grand Avenue, citing past condemnation, altered terms in an ordinance and unresolved zoning variance issues.",{"_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},6187587,"Commission approves extension of executive-coaching contract for water department after debate over cost",433,1162000,1595000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5067615-fb752a7171260d758cd0dd2bc50619bd&start=1162&end=1595","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5067615-fb752a7171260d758cd0dd2bc50619bd/thumbnail_1162000.jpg","/articles/6187587/Ohio/Commission-approves-extension-of-executive-coaching-contract-for-water-department-after-debate-over-cost","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6187587-e5d4bf28ef2e2d5dfdb1881236d5efa3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771142491&Signature=fMZFakMWBgpxWZ0HUlkE9y7dJfmqVVTda55S1wOo7GnEJpgMiCGlEfOAGmJL-oT2Qwl-a-sQL4x5pPosbu6fQ2WRJP5cOdrbuY7vwIM2NxR0kiPSToSoalqGqXP85wmI4ZINPH9WaDRL7OUijVF2gas41o4HuuVzJxC3FcIw6vSuwvwKjkknkF95n-Kq0ZR-mJWE1qVRiIXbQbzPyrj~6czKfmkWKWADjHVjw7afbSlVt77gKScJa~MWxxvK4lMUd~XmNfRh4ohO4WNCw755w1I95fiWmoHgQjp42Kc4t5u-s9Jkdf3spI6-s5Pz32K01AEWSB0NwwR8LybqXO-mwA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Dayton City Commission voted to approve a contract extension for executive coaching services to the water department after commissioners debated the length and cost of the engagement.

The vote matters because the contract funds ongoing coaching and succession-planning work in the water department that city staff said supports grant-seeking and prepares staff for leadership vacancies.

Commissioners removed the item from a bundle to consider it separately, then moved and approved the city manager's recommendation for item 2. The motion to approve item 2 was moved, seconded and adopted by voice vote.

Keesha Kenny, introduced as acting director (speaking for the water department), described the scope of the engagement and the department's reasoning for an extension. She said the coach has \"broken down silos\" within the department and has supported succession planning and executive coaching for supervisors and bargaining-unit staff. Kenny said the water department has experienced turnover and that the coaching helps prepare staff for higher-level certifications and supervisory duties.

Commissioners pressed for details. Commissioner Fairchild asked, \"So Doctor. Burrows has broken down silos. That sounds like something that's completed. What's the next outcome that we're looking for with Doctor. Burrows?\" Kenny answered that the work includes executive coaching for supervisors, succession planning and preparing staff for certification tests required in the water industry.

A commissioner raised concerns about cost and rebidding. The transcript records questions about an hourly rate cited as $385 per hour and an overall contract amount referenced as \"$65,000.\" One commissioner said, \"I would ask to remove this item, from the calendar so I can vote separately. I'm frustrated.\" That motion was accommodated and the commission proceeded to a separate vote on the item; the transcript records the chair calling for an affirmative voice vote to approve item 2.

No formal roll-call vote tally was recorded in the minutes; the transcript indicates the item passed by voice vote after discussion. Commissioners asked staff to provide more information about future contracting and to revisit contract procurement practices; staff and commissioners also cited examples of grant funding and internal improvements the department attributed in part to the coach's work.

The commission did not direct additional conditions on the contract during the meeting; staff said they will provide follow-up information about contracts and costs on request.","The commission approved a contract extension for executive coach Dr. Burrows for the water department after a separate vote followed questions about hourly rate and contract value.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6187592,"Dayton reports 36 demolitions in May; staff say state-funded push met deadline",219,113000,332000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5067615-fb752a7171260d758cd0dd2bc50619bd&start=113&end=332","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5067615-fb752a7171260d758cd0dd2bc50619bd/thumbnail_113000.jpg","/articles/6187592/Ohio/Dayton-reports-36-demolitions-in-May-staff-say-state-funded-push-met-deadline","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6187592-196bc6e11e9a9d9aa9828fba6547bba7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771142491&Signature=nvJykQSQ1q2uC4~5rvBaWFjkjMzlsK5DUC3x-VGGTQeNnEikqfxItixVgxMdlAdzW06rJlGWP-M~BbZOXTpBM5LOgf61gJYp-eeHfhANimOYBDfQ3w~3PQJUBr72vQxDjjz4Noqv-ONT1u2IpDCNCDOyDnWN14bDRjsCLtrcR6acMUtyLCtJTtsr~nCQt-pbLhTbcM8W8w24WWKXj7Lka4VYzRp~99JbgngqmafeLc2PwRwCUbcwGO3D93FLKvlGGUNu3dJrujCOJFOoCUDyyFSybdsNJ65IlgzemRJJ0-bTHtuC53BDts4o-l0qwHwQrZItGVsnBm4DISRbpTGZ3A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Dayton planning staff told the Dayton City Commission they completed 36 demolitions in May and have met a state-imposed deadline tied to a larger Ohio Department of Development (ODOD) award.

The update matters because the work is part of a larger demolition program funded by ODOD and local sources that officials say is meant to remove vacant, unsafe structures and support neighborhood recovery.

Steve Gondl, director of the Department of Planning, Neighborhoods and Development, said, \"We had 36 demolitions, in the month. 33 of those were, Ohio Department of Development funded demolitions, 3 were ARPA.\" He told the commission the city has reached 100 demolitions so far in 2025.

Gondl corrected a prior report and said a previous ARPA total published last month was wrong: \"There was a typo. I think last month, if you look back, I had 39 demolitions under ARPA. That was incorrect. It's actually 34, for ARPA.\" He said staff met the unexpected June deadline tied to the ODOD award and are processing paperwork to invoice the land bank and the state.

Gondl described the ODOD award as a partnership with the land bank that funded about 150 demolitions, \"A 104 of which were in the city and the rest were in the county,\" and said city staff, land bank staff and demolition vendors worked to complete that work. He said the recent round focused on the far western edge of the city, including Greenwich Village and Residence Park, and noted 34 demolitions were completed in neighboring Trotwood under the contract the city facilitated.

He reported other May activity: 16 properties were added to the structural nuisance list (11 of those were related to an apartment complex on Riverside Ridge after a fire and continuing trespassing and vandalism), 29 asbestos surveys were completed in May and 10 asbestos remediations occurred. Gondl also said one \"fire pile\" was removed in May and none were added.

Commissioners praised staff for meeting the deadline and asked about next steps. Gondl said staff will use July to complete paperwork and expect to outline a return-to-normal schedule for ARPA- and city-funded demolitions, and that staff are preparing another list of properties in case additional ODOD funds become available.

Commissioners and staff named neighborhoods that will see follow-up work under ARPA and routine programs, including Southern Dayton View, the North Main corridor, Five Oaks, Westwood, Burkhart and Hillview.

The presentation did not include any formal vote or change in policy; commissioners asked staff to provide a follow-up memo for the city manager with timing for resuming ARPA and CDBG work and to track outstanding nuisance properties for enforcement and remediation.

Gondl and commissioners emphasized partnership with the land bank and other jurisdictions and noted that paperwork to secure final state funding remains outstanding.","City planning director told the Dayton City Commission that Dayton completed 36 demolitions in May, met a state ODOD deadline tied to a 150-demolition award and is preparing to resume ARPA- and city-funded demolitions.","actionData","errors"]

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