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New Franklin council approves sign upgrade, truck lease and six finance measures in unanimous votes

New Franklin City Council · May 7, 2026
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Summary

Council adopted Resolutions 26R‑19 through 26R‑24 (and equipment lease 206R‑20) by recorded roll call, all passing 7‑0; items included an electronic sign upgrade funded mostly by NOPEC, a lease‑purchase for three trucks, Tudor House garage repairs, budget cleanups, a then‑and‑now payment to Stryker Sales, and an OCJS fund reimbursement.

The New Franklin City Council voted unanimously (7‑0) on May 6 to adopt a package of resolutions that covered infrastructure maintenance, equipment financing and budget cleanups.

Resolutions adopted and key details: - Resolution 26R‑19: Authorizes an agreement with Stewart Signs to replace the internal electronics (an "internal cabinet") for the electronic sign in front of the fire station. Staff said the work will be funded largely with NOPEC funds; the proposal lists $16,370 in NOPEC-supported spending with a city out-of-pocket expense of $569.48. The finance committee recommended waiving three readings and adopting the resolution.

- Resolution 206R‑20 (equipment lease/purchase): Authorizes an equipment…

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