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Findlay council approves up to $200,000 for 1800 Tiffin Avenue utilities improvements after debate over developer payments
Summary
Council adopted Ordinance 2024-150 as amended to authorize city participation, including a not-to-exceed $200,000 provision, for utility and access work at 1800 Tiffin Avenue. Debate centered on using city funds to reimburse a developer, the need for contract review and auditing, and inspection responsibilities.
Findlay City Council on Jan. 21 approved Ordinance 2024-150, authorizing the mayor, service safety director and/or city engineer to advertise for bids and enter contracts for the 1800 Tiffin Avenue access and utilities project and to appropriate funds, with an amendment adding a not-to-exceed (NTE) $200,000 limit.
The measure, introduced as a project to reconfigure the driveway on Tiffin Avenue, relocate signage and islands, move hydrants, clean and rationalize water and sewer service lines, and address grease and other issues in the sanitary line near the property, drew extended debate over whether the city should pay a private developer for infrastructure located on or affecting private property. "We're assisting with demolition for the benefit of a developer," Councilmember Miss Frisci said during the discussion, pressing for clarity on what the city would pay for and why. City Engineer…
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