Newark City Council on Sept. 1, 2025, adopted Resolution 25‑51 establishing a revitalization district designation, following a public hearing that drew no speakers. The resolution was read into the record and passed by roll call vote.

The resolution was introduced and read during the meeting as “a resolution establishing a revitalization district designation pursuant to Ohio Revised Code section 43 0 1 dot 81,” as read aloud by the council clerk. The public hearing was opened; when no one came forward to speak, the hearing was closed and council proceeded directly to a vote.

Council member Mr. Koss moved for adoption; Mr. Houser seconded. The council then called the roll and recorded votes of yes from Mr. Labutas, Mr. Marney, Mr. Neely, Mr. Rapp, Mr. Rhine, Mr. Barker, Ms. Blein, Mr. Schuh, Mr. Koss and Mr. Hauser. The resolution passed with all recorded votes in favor.

The meeting record does not include details in the public record about the geographic boundaries or tax or incentive provisions of the revitalization district; the transcript contains only the resolution title and the fact that the hearing received no public comment. Any implementing details, maps, or benefit schedules were not read into the meeting record and therefore were not available in the transcript.