At its Dec. 15 meeting, Athens City Council approved multiple measures in addition to the 2026 budget and the R‑3/B‑3 temporary shelters ordinance:

- Ordinance 1‑20‑25 (2026 appropriations): Adopted. Total appropriations: $84,832,199. (See debate on revenue vs. appropriations, council requested clearer future reporting.)

- Ordinance 1‑39‑25 (zoning amendment – temporary shelters): Adopted. Conditionals include Safety Service Director approval prior to BZA consideration and annual reapproval.

- Ordinance 1‑42‑25 (easement/right of way): Adopted by suspended rules — authorizes the Safety Service Director to execute an easement with Ohio Power Company (AEP) at 25 Kenny Drive for $1 to provide service to the Raymer Playground/fire training site.

- Ordinance 1‑40‑25 (special right‑of‑way permit): Adopted — grants a right‑of‑way permit at 43 South Court Street to add a balcony to an existing building; council discussed fire‑safety capacity and checklist review.

- Ordinance 1‑41‑25 (amendment to 2025 appropriation) and 1‑43‑25 (ORCA membership support): Rules suspended and ordinances adopted to handle time‑sensitive payments before year‑end; ORCA membership authorized with revised reserve language.

- Resolutions 0‑7‑25, 0‑8/0‑9‑25, and 0‑9‑25: Adopted to honor departing members and Council President Sam Crowell.

Most votes were taken by voice; where members recorded opposition that was entered into the record (noted in individual items). Several measures were approved under suspended rules given year‑end timing.