Bryan City Council unanimously approves Mendoza annexation, sidewalk extension and East Mulberry waterline contract

The Bryan City Council on Aug. 4 voted unanimously to approve three ordinances: an annexation of a Mendoza family parcel, a 30‑day change order for the West South Sidewalk Safe Routes to School project, and a contract award for a waterline replacement on East Mulberry Street.

Ordinance 37‑2025 accepted the annexation of a 1.84‑acre parcel in Section 21 of Blasco Township, identified in the meeting as a Mendoza family property off Evansport Road. City staff said the annexation represented the final step in a multi‑month process that included a resolution of services and county approval. Council voted to suspend the rules and approved the ordinance by affirmative voice responses from the mayor and councilmembers.

Ordinance 38‑2025 authorized the Clerk Treasurer to issue Change Order No. 1 for project WILCR 502.37 (West South Sidewalk). Staff told council the contractor requested a 30‑day extension because of rainfall; the staff presenter recommended suspending the rules and authorizing the change. The council suspended rules and approved the change order with unanimous affirmative responses.

Ordinance 39‑2025 authorized the mayor to enter a contract with Bridal Excavating LLC for the Waterline Replacement Project on East Mulberry Street (700–900 blocks). Staff said the city applied for and received Ohio Public Works (HAW) grant funds to support the project, Bridal Excavating submitted the lowest bid, and the contract completion date was set for next August. Staff said material lead times could delay some components and that the contractor prefers to begin work in spring (April–May) rather than perform extensive work over winter. Council members moved to suspend the rules and approved the contract award by unanimous voice responses.

All three measures were moved, seconded and approved on what the meeting recorded as unanimous affirmative voice confirmations (Councilmembers Jim, Steve, John, Rick and Mary and the mayor indicated “yes” in sequence). No roll‑call numeric tallies were provided beyond those verbal affirmations in the public record.

Clarifying details from the meeting: the annexation parcel was described as 1.84 acres; the sidewalk change order requested a 30‑day extension tied to rainfall; the waterline contract covers East Mulberry Street (700–900 blocks), Bridal Excavating was the low bidder, and staff discussed Ohio Public Works grant timing and material lead times that influence scheduling.

The council moved through these ordinance items during the regular meeting; no amendments to the ordinances were recorded during the session.