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Lima Council adopts resolution opposing AEP rate increase; passes multiple ordinances on first reading
Summary
On Dec. 23 the council adopted Resolution 18‑25 opposing a requested Ohio Power/AEP distribution rate increase and passed a package of ordinances on first reading (budget amendments, contracts for utilities and transit, cybersecurity policy, lease for community programming) by unanimous roll calls.
At its Dec. 23 meeting the Lima City Council adopted Resolution 18‑25 on first reading opposing Ohio Power Company (AEP) distribution rate increases and approved a slate of ordinances on their first readings by recorded roll calls.
Resolution 18‑25: Councilor Gordon moved to adopt a resolution asking the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio to deny AEP’s requested distribution increase, which was described in council comments as roughly $4 per month (about $50+ per year depending on usage). After brief remarks about testimony given before the commission, the resolution passed on a roll call recorded as 8–0.
Ordinances and votes: Council approved a number of ordinances on first reading by unanimous roll calls, including: • Ordinance 2‑56‑25 — 2025 annual budget amendment (explained as transfers, additional appropriations and reductions to keep the budget balanced), passed 8–0. • Ordinance 2‑57‑25 — authorizing cash advances between funds (amendment to Exhibit A adopted and ordinance passed as amended), passed 8–0. • Ordinance 2‑60‑25 — contract with Willis Electric Corporation for electrical repair services at Lima treatment plants, passed 8–0. • Ordinance 2‑62‑25 — contract with Cellco Partners (Verizon Wireless), passed 8–0. • Ordinance 2‑63‑25 — subscription license renewal with Golden 5 LLC, passed 8–0. • Ordinance 2‑64‑25 — adoption of a cybersecurity program, passed 8–0. • Ordinance 2‑65‑25 — amend the 2026 annual allocation plan, passed 8–0. • Ordinance 2‑66‑25 — amend CRA tax exemption agreement for Lima Towers acquisition LP, passed 8–0. • Ordinance 2‑67‑25 — contract with the Allen County Regional Transit Authority (ACRTA) for RTA upgrades tied to a federal technical assistance/Thriving Communities program, passed 8–0. • Ordinance 2‑68‑25 — lease with Philippian Missionary Baptist Church for community programming space at 1802 South Central Avenue, passed 8–0.
Why it matters: the package includes budget and contract items that enable city services and community programming, plus a formal, unanimous expression of opposition to a requested AEP distribution rate increase that, if approved by state regulators, would affect local utility customers.
What’s next: most items passed on first reading and will return for subsequent readings or finalization per council rules; staff will proceed with contract execution where appropriate and include implementation details in department workplans.
