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Dayton council approves $2.29 million Rivers-Edge contract, authorizes sale and development of 207 Fifth Avenue, and backs early-learning initiative
Summary
The council approved multiple resolutions: declared 207 Fifth Avenue surplus and authorized a sale and development agreement with J.A.C. Developments, authorized a $2,288,997 contract with Prus Construction for River’s-Edge Phases II and III, and adopted the Read Ready Dayton early-learning commitment. Two ordinances were read for first reading.
Dayton City Council on Aug. 12 approved a series of resolutions that included a $2,288,997 construction contract for the River’s-Edge Riverfront Commons, the surplus designation and sale of city-owned property at 207 Fifth Avenue, and a commitment to a place-based early-learning initiative called Read Ready Dayton.
Order Resolution 2025-21R: The council accepted the bid from Prus Construction Company and authorized the mayor to execute a contract in the amount of $2,288,997.00 for construction of Phases II and III of the River’s-Edge Riverfront Commons project. The vote was recorded as unanimous among members present.
Order Resolution 2025-18R / 2025-19R / 2025-20R: Council declared 207 Fifth Avenue surplus (2025-18R) and approved a development agreement with J.A.C. Developments, LLC to construct a single-family residence (2025-19R). Council then approved the sale of 207 Fifth Avenue to J.A.C. Developments for $7,000 (2025-20R). Recorded votes on the development agreement and sale were 4–2 in favor (Members Lovins, Horton, Neary and Kelly voted aye; Members Judd and Nyman voted nay on those measures).
Order Resolution 2025-22R: The council voted to express its commitment to improving kindergarten readiness and to work with partners to establish a place-based early-learning initiative known as Read Ready Dayton; the resolution passed on a recorded vote.
Ordinances 2025-4 and 2025-5 were read for first reading. Ordinance 2025-4 would update Chapter 38 of the City Code to clarify Code Enforcement Board organization and regulatory requirements; Ordinance 2025-5 proposes an amendment to the City’s FY2024–25 budget under KRS 82.082. No votes were recorded on those first readings.
Other items: Department reports noted the Fire Department responded to 187 calls in July; Public Works reported repairs and park improvements; City Administrator Jay Fossett reported the Kentucky Highway Department had moved signs to re-route Ky Route 8x and that ADA ramps were installed in advance of repaving. The council adjourned at 10:01 p.m.
