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Hamilton City Council adopts budget and a slate of ordinances and resolutions; votes mostly unanimous
Summary
At its Dec. 11 meeting the council adopted the 2025 appropriations ordinance, multiple supplemental and emergency measures, several economic and community agreements (including a job‑creation tax credit and a project with the FC Cincinnati Foundation), and approved procedural motions including a no‑objection notice for a local liquor permit.
Hamilton City Council used its Dec. 11 meeting to adopt the city’s 2025 budget and to approve a series of ordinances and resolutions affecting economic development, intergovernmental services, appointments and community partnerships.
Key outcomes
• 2025 appropriations: Council completed second reading and adopted the 2025 appropriations ordinance for the fiscal year ending Dec. 31, 2025. The motion passed on a roll‑call vote recorded as unanimous.
• Supplemental and emergency measures: Council adopted a supplemental appropriations ordinance for the year ending Dec. 31, 2024, and an emergency ordinance amending Schedule A of the city’s classification and compensation plan (salaries). Both measures passed following suspension of rules and roll‑call votes.
• Economic and development agreements: Council adopted an ordinance authorizing a license and maintenance agreement with Immortal Vibes Incorporated for a portion of 232 Main Street, and a job‑creation and tax‑credit ordinance for Coolens Plus Incorporated. Both were approved on…
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