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Middletown council approves downtown funding, fleet purchases and a $12.5 million arena pledge
Summary
At its May 5 meeting, Middletown City Council approved a two‑year $50,000‑per‑year agreement with Downtown Middletown, Inc., authorized $253,884 for five pickup trucks, approved emergency roof repairs at a city‑owned building and pledged $12.5 million toward a new Renaissance Point event center; all votes were unanimous.
MIDDLETOWN, Ohio — Middletown City Council on Tuesday approved several measures that city officials said are intended to sustain downtown revitalization and maintain city services.
Council voted unanimously to authorize a two‑year professional services agreement with Downtown Middletown, Inc. (DMI) for $50,000 per year. Under the agreement DMI must submit quarterly financial reports and include a city council representative on its board; the law director said either party may terminate the contract with 30 days’ written notice. DMI leaders presented metrics during a council report earlier in the meeting, noting thousands of volunteer hours, new façade and mural grants, and a storefront activation…
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