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Votes at a glance: Oxford council approves body‑worn camera contract, bank depository, ambulance purchase and right‑of‑way dedication
Summary
At its March 29 meeting, Oxford City Council approved multiple resolutions and ordinances including a contract with Axon for police body cameras (~$289,800.02), designation of First Financial Bank as primary depository, purchase of a 2026 Horton ambulance (~$385,406.17), and dedication of city parcels along US 27 as public right of way; several items were adopted by voice or roll call votes.
Oxford City Council approved multiple routine but consequential items at its March 29 meeting.
• Body‑worn camera contract: Council adopted a resolution authorizing the city manager to enter into a contract with Axon Enterprise Inc. to provide body‑worn camera hardware, software, data storage and support for the police division at a cost not to exceed $289,800.02. Lieutenant Robinson presented the item and said the system continues the city’s five‑year relationship with Axon; staff noted a 30‑second prerecord look‑back and that the law director will review contract terms before signature.
• Public depository designation: Finance staff reported five responses to the depository RFQ and recommended First Financial Bank as primary depository and LCNB National Bank (Lebanon Citizens National Bank) as backup for a five‑year term beginning April 6, 2026. Council adopted the resolution.
• Ambulance purchase: Council approved a contract with Atlantic Emergency Solutions to purchase a 2026 Horton ambulance (state contract pricing) at a cost not to exceed $385,406.17. Fire/EMS staff said buying an identical unit simplifies maintenance and training and noted delivery scheduling and use of a manufacturer demo slot for earlier construction.
• Right‑of‑way dedication (US 27): On second reading council adopted an ordinance dedicating certain city‑owned parcels abutting U.S. Route 27 as public right of way, a change staff said will clarify maintenance responsibilities between the city and abutting private property owners.
• Other: A first reading was held on updates to Oxford’s fire civil citation ordinance to reflect the 2025 Ohio Fire Marshal code changes and to add chapters covering fireworks and large temporary tents (20x20 and larger). The council also conducted second‑reading and adoption of gas rate changes for Glenwood Energy and approved a supplemental appropriation ordinance (as amended).
Formal outcomes: The transcript records each resolution and ordinance moving forward with adoption where recorded; staff noted required law‑director and city‑manager approvals before contract execution where applicable.
