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Votes at a glance: rezoning, appropriations, settlements and transfers adopted
Summary
The council adopted a zoning map amendment, routine budget ordinances, supplemental appropriations for capital projects, and two settlement resolutions relating to Ottawa Avenue right-of-way; votes were largely unanimous.
During the meeting the Defiance City Council considered and voted on multiple ordinances and resolutions, approving a mix of land-use, budgetary and settlement items.
Rezoning and land-use: Council considered a map amendment to rezone the property at 9162nd Street from B-1 Neighborhood Business to R-2 Medium-Density Residential. Planning Commission had recommended the amendment; council suspended the rules and adopted the ordinance by unanimous vote.
Budget and transfers: Council read by caption an appropriation ordinance (orders number 8702) for city expenses for the period 01/01/2026 through 12/31/2026 and approved routine monthly transfers for the year. Finance staff also…
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