Council members heard the first reading of an ordinance establishing the rates at which Aqua Ohio Inc. will provide water service to the city and its residents for the period Jan. 1, 2026, through Dec. 31, 2029. After the reading, a council member moved to send the measure to a second reading and the council voted to do so.

The ordinance was introduced during the legislation portion of the meeting and will return for a second reading before any adoption vote. No details about the specific rate changes or dollar amounts were presented when the ordinance was read; council scheduled the second reading so members and the public can review the text before final action.