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Huron council approves packet of ordinances and resolutions including police rifles, sidewalk repairs and two OPWC grant applications
Summary
At its Aug. 26 meeting the council approved multiple measures: zoning map amendment review (Ordinance 2025-19), residential solid-waste rates for 2026 (Ordinance 2025-21), certification of mowing and delinquent water charges, purchase of 15 patrol rifles ($30,020), crack-sealing contract (≤ $45,680), ODOT payment (≤ $68,813.66), sidewalk repair assessments, two OPWC grant/loan applications ($600,000 each) and ratified a forfeiture petition for 531 Berlin Road.
Huron City Council used its Aug. 26 meeting to approve a series of ordinances and resolutions spanning public safety purchases, street maintenance, grant applications and property actions.
Rezoning and land use: The council placed Ordinance 2025-19 on second reading. The ordinance would rezone approximately 15.49 vacant acres on River Road owned by OJD Holdings LLC from I-2 (General Industrial) to B-3 (General Business); staff said the Planning Commission approved the application on June 18, 2025 and forwarded it to council.
Solid-waste rates: Council moved and approved Ordinance 2025-21 setting the residential solid-waste collection rate for Jan.–Dec. 2026 and authorized emergency placement so the county can receive certification by its deadline. Staff noted the rate discussed was approximately $27.07 and that the city is in a contract with Republic with a 5-year term and two optional renewal years.
Public-safety procurement:…
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