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Middletown council passes year‑end ordinances, animal shelter contract and cybersecurity plan in unanimous votes
Summary
On Dec. 16 the Middletown City Council approved 12 pieces of emergency legislation and one first reading, including renewal of a stop‑loss insurance contract with Optum for 2026, a contract increase with Animal Friends Humane Society for animal care, transfers to repay sidewalk funds, and adoption of a statutory cybersecurity program required by Ohio House Bill 96.
The Middletown City Council unanimously approved a series of year‑end ordinances and resolutions on Dec. 16, taking emergency readings on most items to meet auditing and operational deadlines.
Key approvals
- Stop‑loss insurance renewal with Optum Insurance for 2026: Council approved authorization to renew the city’s stop‑loss coverage for the coming year. The motion to approve was moved and seconded and carried unanimously.
- Animal care contract (Ordinance O2025‑73): Staff requested authorization to extend services with Animal Friends Humane Society for handling stray and seized animals. The contract rate will increase to $4,746.50 per month for 2026 (from $2,765 per month). The 2026 budget included $53,000 from the solid waste fund; staff requested a supplemental appropriation of $6,958 to cover the higher base fee and anticipated additional costs, bringing the 2026 total to $59,958. Staff noted that without a contract there would be no local provider available to manage the current animal volume. Council…
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