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Council hears first reading of Harbor Patrol funding ordinance tied to ODNR grant
Summary
On first reading council reviewed an ordinance authorizing an agreement with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources for Harbor Patrol financial assistance (estimated $18,000'$20,000); no vote was taken and the item was moved to second reading on Nov. 26, 2024.
Council heard the first reading on Nov. 12 of an ordinance described in the transcript as "Ordinance 20-24" to authorize the chief of police to enter into an agreement with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources for financial assistance for the operation of the Port Clinton Harbor Patrol and to appropriate funds for calendar year 2025. No council vote was taken on the ordinance at this meeting; the transcript records that the item will move to second reading on Nov. 26, 2024.
Auditor Mr. Below told council the ODNR award would be roughly $18,000'$20,000 and noted that prior Harbor Patrol expenses have run near $40,000 per year. Council did not adopt any appropriations or finalize the ordinance; staff or the administration will return with ordinance language and budget details at a later meeting.
Why it matters: the ODNR assistance would offset Harbor Patrol costs but, as stated in the transcript, would not cover the full annual expense recorded by city staff. The council took no formal action beyond placing the ordinance on the calendar for the next meeting.
What comes next: the ordinance is scheduled for second reading Nov. 26, at which point council may act on any appropriation or agreement language.
