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Hilliard council passes 2026 operating budget and multiple ordinances, approves water‑main contract
Summary
HILLIARD, Ohio — The Hilliard City Council on Oct. 27 approved the 2026 operating budget and a package of ordinances and resolutions, including a public‑works contract to replace aging water mains in Old Hilliard and amendments to city code and PUDs.
HILLIARD, Ohio — The Hilliard City Council on Oct. 27 completed multiple legislative actions: it adopted the 2026 operating budget (Ordinance 25‑26) after a roll‑call vote (passed 6–1), approved code and traffic amendments (Ordinances 25‑27 and 25‑28, both passed 7–0), and passed several resolutions covering tax‑incentive cancellation, infrastructure contracts and planning items.
Budget and staffing: Council reviewed the second reading of Ordinance 25‑26 (appropriating funds for city operating expenses through Dec. 31, 2026). Councilmember [motion to remove new hires except two police officers and part‑time staff] failed to receive a second and therefore was not considered. The ordinance passed on roll call 6–1 (Mister Carrier cast the sole no vote).
Capital and appropriations: The council held first reading on the 2026 capital improvement…
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