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Vandalia council approved towing contract, capital projects and zoning items; emergency appropriations passed

5708849 · September 3, 2025
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Summary

At its Sept. 2 meeting the council approved multiple resolutions and ordinances including a two‑year towing and impound contract, an OPWC grant application for water-main work, a Robinette Park splash pad bid award, personnel manual updates and several zoning measures. All recorded votes were 6-0.

The Vandalia City Council on Sept. 2 approved a slate of resolutions, ordinances and other formal actions during a single meeting. All measures recorded by the clerk passed by unanimous roll-call vote (6-0). Highlights and official outcomes follow.

Sandy’s Towing contract (Resolution 25-R-37) The council awarded a two-year towing and impound service agreement to Sandy’s Towing after city bids were opened Aug. 11. City staff reported Sandy’s offered lower passenger-vehicle and flatbed towing rates ($145 per tow versus $195 at Inglewood) and was the only bidder with a storage facility within five miles of the Vandalia corporate limits as specified in the bid. Chief Soukur recommended awarding the contract to Sandy’s. Motion to approve was made by Councilman Lewis and seconded by Councilwoman Forrest; vote 6-0.

OPWC grant application for Pool & Randler/North Ave water main project (Resolution 25-R-38) The council authorized the city manager to apply to the Ohio Public Works Commission for the Pool and Randler/North Ave water main replacement and resurfacing project. Staff estimated total project cost at $1,685,000 (including…

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