Lebanon council adopts flood-map update and awards $2.75 million in resurfacing and concrete contracts; other measures approved

At its April 8, 2025, meeting the Lebanon City Council adopted several ordinances and a resolution, approved contracts for the city’s annual pavement and concrete work, and held a first reading to modify the municipal power-supply cost adjustment formula.

Key votes and actions

Ordinance 2025-038 — Flood damage reduction standards: The council adopted Ordinance 2025-038 amending Chapter 13.08 to update the city's flood-management regulations and to adopt the latest Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) flood zone maps, as required. The ordinance was moved and seconded and carried on a roll call in which the council recorded affirmative votes from the council members present (roll call noted: Mrs. Harper — yes; Mr. Sellers — yes; Mr. Coates — yes; Mrs. Eggers — yes; Mr. Lammeron — yes; Mayor Mark Andrew Messer — yes). Outcome: approved.

Ordinance 2025-042 — 2025 annual paving/resurfacing contract: The council declared an emergency and approved a contract with John R. Jurgensen for $1,831,505 for the city's annual pavement resurfacing program, concentrated this year in the Emphasized Subdivision (as described in the agenda text). The motion to adopt passed on roll call with affirmative votes recorded for council members present (transcript roll call: Miss O'Rourke — yes; Mr. Lamora — yes; Mr. Sellers — yes; Mayor Messer — yes; Mrs. Eggers — yes; Mrs. Harper — yes; Mr. Cooney — yes). Outcome: approved; contract amount $1,831,505.

Ordinance 2025-043 — 2025 concrete replacement contract: The council approved a contract described in the agenda as with "Adlita" in the amount of $918,408.40 for the city's annual concrete replacement program (curb and gutter, sidewalks, driveway aprons and catch basins) and declared an emergency. The public filing and staff comments indicated the concrete work is coordinated with the paving contract and that combined expenditures were under budget. The motion to adopt passed on roll call with affirmative votes from the members present (roll call recorded: Mr. Sellers — yes; Mr. Cope — yes; Mayor Messer — yes; Mrs. Harper — yes; Mr. Lamoreau — yes; Mrs. Eggers — yes). Outcome: approved; contract amount $918,408.40.

Ordinance 2025-044 — Property assessment list for concrete replacement: The council approved Ordinance 2025-044, which adopts the February 2025 concrete replacement property-assessment list and authorizes the city to replace defective concrete for property owners who opt in or to perform the work when owners do not act. The ordinance authorizes letters to affected property owners describing costs and options (private contractor or city-contracted work). The measure passed on roll call (affirmative votes recorded from members present: names recorded in the roll call). Outcome: approved.

Resolution 2025-045 — Warren County tax-incentive recommendation: The council adopted Resolution 2025-045 accepting the Warren County review that tax-incentive agreements are in compliance and recommending continuation of the incentives as approved. Motion carried on roll call (affirmative votes recorded from members present). Outcome: approved.

Ordinance 2025-046 — Power-supply cost adjustment (first reading): The council held a first reading of Ordinance 2025-046, which would modify Section 9.15.02 (Power Supply Cost Adjustment Clause) of the codified ordinances to include the city's solar power generation in the monthly power-cost adjustment formula. The agenda text specified the factor to be included in the formula as $50.52 per megawatt-hour. The council moved the ordinance for a first read; no final vote on adoption occurred at this meeting. Outcome: first reading; further action required.

Notes and clarifications

- The agenda and staff comments stated that combining the paving and concrete contractor work is expected to be under the budgeted amounts for the program year. Council discussion referenced the combined approach as cost-efficient. - The transcript contains inconsistent spellings for the concrete contractor (appearing as both "Adlita" and later as "Atleta"); the council ordinance title and vote were recorded using the form "Adlita." The city clerk or finance department file should be consulted for the contractor’s official corporate name and contract documents. - Roll-call tallies in the transcript show unanimous support among members present for the listed measures; the transcript records each member answering "yes" during the roll calls shown.

What happens next

- Contracts approved for resurfacing and concrete replacement are for work to take place in the upcoming construction season; implementation will follow the city's procurement and contracting processes. - Ordinance 2025-046 requires further readings and adoption before changing the power-cost adjustment formula.

This article summarizes formal actions taken during the council's April 8 meeting; for full-minute text and certified vote records, consult the city clerk's office.