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Tipp City Council approves Hyatt Trail construction agreement, water-main extension, traffic-signal contract and utility truck purchase
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Summary
On April 20, 2026, Tipp City Council approved four resolutions: a construction agreement for the Hyatt Trail Subdivision Phase 1 (64 single-family lots), a $448,283 water-main extension aided by a $300,000 OPWC grant, a $300,399 traffic-signal contract, and a truck purchase for the electric department not to exceed $74,950. All votes recorded were affirmative and no public comments were offered at the hearings.
Tipp City Council on April 20 approved a package of infrastructure and procurement measures, including a construction agreement for the Hyatt Trail Subdivision, a water-main extension supported in part by a state grant, replacement of a traffic signal, and a new utility truck for the electric department.
The council adopted Resolution 11 26 to authorize a construction agreement for Hyatt Trail Subdivision Phase 1, described by staff as infrastructure and roadway construction to serve 64 single-family lots. The public hearing was opened and closed with no members of the public speaking and the clerk recorded affirmative votes for the resolution.
The council also approved Resolution 12 26, allowing the city manager to purchase a new 1-ton flatbed truck for the electric department through the State of Ohio purchasing program from Bow Townes Ford (Vandalia) at a cost not to exceed $74,950 and to declare the replaced vehicle surplus. Staff said the purchase is included in the capital improvement plan.
Resolution 13 26 authorized a contract with Perham Electric for the traffic-signal improvement at Don Davis Way and County Road 25A at a contract price of $300,399. Staff reported bids opened April 2 and that the apparent low bid was roughly $100,000 under the engineer’s estimate; Perham Electric has completed similar city projects previously.
On Resolution 14 26, the council approved a contract with Ranger Earthworks for a new 12-inch water main extension along County Road 25A at a bid of $448,283. Staff said the city received a $300,000 Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) grant for the project; the remaining cost was described by staff as roughly $148,000 to be split between the city and the developer. Council members briefly discussed the arithmetic before approving the resolution.
All four items were opened for public comment and no speakers came forward at the hearings. The clerk called the roll on each resolution with members answering in the affirmative; the meeting record shows the motions carried.
The council also placed the Hyatt Trail Subdivision final plat on first reading; staff described the plat as Phase 1 for the same development and recommended approval. No vote on final adoption was recorded (first reading only).
Next steps: projects with awarded contracts proceed to procurement/contract execution and construction scheduling as the involved vendors and the city finalize agreements. The city manager will carry out the purchases and contract actions authorized by the council.
