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Council approves water main, airport hangar roof, Douglas Park splash pad and other contracts; votes and ordinances at a glance
Summary
At its April 15 meeting, Middletown City Council approved multiple contract awards and emergency ordinances and heard first readings on several planning items. Key approved contracts include a $5.51 million raw water main, a $537,001 splash pad, and a $225,000 FAA‑funded airport hangar roof replacement.
MIDDLETOWN, Ohio — Middletown City Council on April 15 approved several contract awards and emergency ordinances, and conducted first readings on additional items. The council voted on motion‑agenda contracts, appropriations and airport and infrastructure items; several planning and procurement items were introduced for later action.
Votes at a glance (action summaries):
- Raw water transmission main contract — Approved. Council authorized the city manager to enter into a contract with Lichens Contracting LLC for construction of a new raw water transmission main in the amount of $5,512,770. The project will replace aging pipes (over 50 years old) and is funded by a mix of Ohio Public Works grants/loans and the Ohio EPA water supply revolving loan. Roll‑call votes: Council Members Carter, West, Horn, Lolli and Mayor Elizabeth Slamka voted yes.
- Truck purchase price amendment — Approved. Council approved a $3,900 tariff surcharge adjustment on a previously authorized purchase (new total $110,728.43) for a 2026 truck/chassis from Rush Truck Centers. Council discussed the tariff issue and asked staff and legal to confirm…
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