SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield City Commission on Dec. 31, 2024 approved a package of routine contracts, grant applications, appointments and budget transfers, voting unanimously on each item after brief staff explanations.

City staff told commissioners that several purchases support the water and wastewater system and airport operations. The commission authorized a purchase agreement for sodium hypochlorite for the wastewater treatment plant not to exceed $205,200; a purchase order for six sludge-to-waste pumps and four sludge-circulating pumps not to exceed $209,500; and a contract to buy 60% liquid ferric sulfate for $167,850. Staff said the sodium hypochlorite price had fallen from $1.97 to $1.71 per gallon from the prior year but remained above pre‑pandemic levels.

The commission confirmed an amendment to a state water and wastewater infrastructure grant to extend the grant period to June 30, 2025, and approved change order No. 2 on the airport runway visual guidance system contract, which decreased the contract by $209,113.74 (bringing the total to $362,918) and extended the project completion date noted in the document.

The commission also approved a maintenance contract for variable frequency drives at the water treatment plant for an amount not to exceed $234,087, and an annual software maintenance contract with Superion LLC (a CentralSquare company) for $114,586.68 for calendar year 2025.

On transit, the commission authorized filing for a fiscal year 2026 Ohio Transit Partnership Program grant and an agreement with the Ohio Department of Transportation for up to $680,800 to support preventive maintenance, operating assistance, ADA paratransit and planning activities. Staff noted the city requested the same amount last year but received only $70,000; they said transit funding from the state fluctuates.

Other actions included: authorizing sale of 32 parcels to the Clark County Land Reutilization Corporation for redevelopment; joining a joint law enforcement operations task force agreement to receive up to $21,500 for task force officer overtime reimbursement under a memorandum of understanding with the U.S. Marshals Service; establishing super‑blanket purchase orders pursuant to an earlier resolution; extending the lease/maintenance agreement for the municipal court/county offices building through March 31, 2025; and approving several supplemental appropriations, transfers and an amendment to Ordinance 23‑381 to finalize year‑end balances.

The commission reappointed Adam Lipp and Cassie Scott to the Melody Park New Community Authority board of trustees, and reappointed Valerie Moore to the Board of Health of the Clark County Combined Health District. It also authorized a purchase agreement for sodium hypochlorite with Brynn Town Mid South Inc. and a purchase with Henry P. Thompson Company for pumps for the wastewater system.

All roll‑call votes recorded during the meeting showed unanimous approval by the five voting commissioners present: Missus Brown (yes), Doctor Estrop (yes), Missus Houston (yes), Missus Tackett (yes) and Mister Ruh (yes). No votes or abstentions were recorded on the items taken that day.

Commissioners were asked to confirm that details and supporting documents for several items (final invoices, grant paperwork and project inspections) will be completed in the coming weeks as staff closes out year‑end accounts and project records.

Votes at a glance (selected items, amounts and outcome):
- Purchase sodium hypochlorite (Brynn Town Mid South Inc.): not to exceed $205,200 — approved (5–0).
- First amendment: Water & wastewater infrastructure grant agreement — extension to June 30, 2025 — approved (5–0).
- Change order No. 2, Jess Howard Electric Co. (runway 6/24 lighting): decrease $209,113.74; total contract $362,918; extend completion date — approved (5–0).
- Preventive maintenance agreement, variable frequency drives (CBT Company): up to $234,087 — approved (5–0).
- Purchase order, sludge pumps (Henry P. Thompson Co.): up to $209,500 — approved (5–0).
- Purchase liquid ferric sulfate 60% (Chemical Services Inc.): up to $167,850 — approved (5–0).
- Superion LLC software maintenance (CentralSquare): $114,586.68 for 2025 — approved (5–0).
- FY2026 Ohio Transit Partnership Program grant application/agreement (ODOT): up to $680,800 — approved (5–0).
- Sale of 32 parcels to Clark County Land Reutilization Corporation — approved (5–0).
- Municipal court building lease/maintenance amendment No. 3 (Clark County Board of Commissioners): extend to March 31, 2025 — approved (5–0).
- Joint law enforcement task force obligation document (U.S. Marshals Service): up to $21,500 — approved (5–0).
- Super‑blanket purchase orders (Resolution 6152): approved (5–0).
- Reappointments: Adam Lipp (Melody Park NCA board), Cassie Scott (Melody Park NCA board), Valerie Moore (Board of Health) — all approved (5–0).

Ending: Commissioners closed the meeting after brief closing remarks and moved to adjourn. Staff will finalize contract documents, grant closeouts and post follow‑up information on the city website as required by each agreement.