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Middletown council approves package of contracts, grant applications and TURC recommendations
Summary
On May 19, 2026, Middletown City Council adopted a set of ordinances and resolutions including additional funding for the fire‑station alerting system, a lawn‑care contract, membership in the Great Miami Riverway, HUD/HCD application authority, and adoption of the 2025 TURC recommendations. Several items were emergency readings and passed unanimously by roll call.
MIDDLETOWN, Ohio — Middletown City Council on Tuesday approved a multi‑item legislative package and formally adopted the 2025 Tax Incentive Review Committee (TURC) recommendations.
Council approved an emergency ordinance authorizing additional funds for the contract with Bricks Incorporated to complete the fire‑station alerting system. The measure passed on a roll‑call vote following a motion and second with no discussion.
Council also approved a second‑reading ordinance authorizing submission of a federal Housing and Community Development Act application for program year 2026. City Manager Ashley Combs said staff had no additions to the report. The ordinance passed by roll call.
An ordinance authorizing a contract with Clayton Property Solutions of Trenton, Ohio for up to $21,535 to provide lawn care and landscaping at the Middletown Event Center for the 2026 mowing season passed on first reading. Combs said three quotes were received and staff recommended waiving formal bidding due to Clayton’s consistent performance; funds are available in the events budget.
Council approved a first‑reading emergency ordinance to join the Great Miami Riverway coalition. Combs said membership supports river‑corridor investments and regional economic benefits; the six‑year agreement carries annual payments of $17,000 through 2032 and was advanced to take advantage of summer programming.
On the motion agenda, council voted to receive, file and adopt the 2025 TURC recommendations, which include reviews of community reinvestment area agreements, enterprise zone agreements and TIF districts and a compliance letter concerning payroll and job creation to a private entity identified in the TURC report.
Votes and outcomes: all measures described above passed on roll call during the May 19 session. No dissenting votes were recorded in the meeting transcript.
What’s next: Several items described as emergency readings or second readings will appear for final action or execution as staff completes required steps; council noted they will consider related items at the June 2 meeting where specified.
