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Council approves business incentives, union contract and an OML challenge; appoints tax review board member
Summary
At its Jan. 15 meeting, the Springdale City Council approved a $70,000 business incentive for G5 Entertainment LLC, two job-retention incentives, a collective bargaining agreement with the firefighters union, appointed a tax-review board member and backed the Ohio Municipal League's challenge to an AT&T tariff filing.
The Springdale City Council on Jan. 15 approved a set of ordinances and resolutions including a $70,000 business incentive for G5 Entertainment LLC, two local job-creation/retention agreements, a collective bargaining agreement with the Springdale Professional Firefighters (IAFF Local 4027), the appointment of Megan Chapman to the City Tax Review Board and a resolution joining the Ohio Municipal League in opposing changes proposed by AT&T at the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio.
Why it matters: The measures authorize incentive payments and contracts intended to attract and retain local businesses, secure a negotiated contract for the fire department, preserve municipal control over public-rights-of-way, and fill a local board vacancy.
Votes at a glance - Ordinance 2-2025 (G5 Entertainment LLC): Approved 7-0. Authorizes a business…
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