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Votes at a glance: Defiance council approves easements, contracts, labor agreement and annual levy certification
Summary
At its Aug. 12 meeting the Defiance City Council approved a series of ordinances and resolutions covering easements and right-of-way acquisitions, a pavement‑marking contract, an AEP easement, vacation of subdivision right-of-way, a three-year AFSCME contract and the annual tax levy certification.
The Defiance City Council on Aug. 12 adopted multiple ordinances and resolutions across infrastructure, labor and fiscal items. Council members frequently moved to suspend the rules and adopt during the meeting.
Key outcomes approved by the council:
- Ottawa Avenue corridor easements: Council adopted an ordinance to acquire five perpetual drainage easements for the Ottawa Avenue pedestrian enhancement project. The city law director said the state will fund 90% of the right-of-way acquisition costs; the total acquisition cost for the five easements is $8,850.
- Ruston Avenue roundabout easements: Council authorized acquisition of two perpetual sidewalk easements and two…
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