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A copy of the resolution, having been placed on the desks of each member of Council prior to introduction, was read by title.

Mr. Dorf explained that this is an annual resolution that is the first step of the 2026 Sidewalk, Curb and Driveway Apron Project. This year’s program area covers work zones 2 and 3, which include all City streets within the area bounded by Greenmount Boulevard to the north; Monterey Avenue to the south; and between, but not including, Shroyer Road to the east and Far Hills Avenue to the west.

The City is required by law to pass three pieces of legislation to carry out this program and assess the sidewalk costs. The first piece is this resolution, which declares the necessity of sidewalk repairs in these zones. The second piece, the “Ordinance to Proceed” for the project will also be introduced. After the project concludes, there will be a third piece of legislation, an ordinance to levy assessments for certain sidewalk costs.

Thereupon, it was moved by Mr. Dorf and seconded by Vice Mayor Byington that the resolution be passed.

Upon call of the roll on the question of the motion, the following vote was recorded:

  • MR. WILLIAM D. DUNCAN YEA
  • MR. STEVEN BYINGTON YEA
  • MRS. LEIGH TURBEN YEA
  • MRS. HEALY JACKSON YEA
  • MR. SAM DORF YEA

There being five (5) yea votes and no (0) nay votes thereon, said resolution was declared duly passed and it was so ordered.

AN ORDINANCE

BY MR. DORF NO 5037
AN ORDINANCE DETERMINING TO PROCEED WITH THE REPAIRING OF SIDEWALKS AND APPURTENANCES THERETO ON CERTAIN STREETS BETWEEN CERTAIN TERMINI IN THE CITY OF OAKWOOD, OHIO, KNOWN AS ZONES 2 AND 3, AND PROVIDING THAT ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNERS REPAIR THE SAME.

A copy of the ordinance, having been placed on the desks of each member of Council prior to introduction, was read by title.

Mr. Dorf explained that this is an annual ordinance that is the second step of the 2026 Sidewalk, Curb and Driveway Apron Project. Again, this year’s program area covers zones 2 and 3, which include all City streets within the area bounded by Greenmount Boulevard to the north; Monterey Avenue to the south; and between, but not including, Shroyer Road to the east and Far Hills Avenue to the west.

This was the first reading of the ordinance, so Mr. Dorf made no motion.

A RESOLUTION

BY VICE MAYOR BYINGTON NO 1948
A RESOLUTION BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OAKWOOD, OHIO, DECLARING THE NECESSITY OF A RENEWAL LEVY IN EXCESS OF THE TEN-MILL LIMITATION AND REQUESTING THE COUNTY AUDITOR TO CERTIFY THE TOTAL CURRENT TAX VALUATION OF THE CITY OF OAKWOOD AND THE DOLLAR AMOUNT OF REVENUE THAT WOULD BE GENERATED BY A SPECIFIC NUMBER OF MILLS.

A copy of the resolution, having been placed on the desks of each member of Council prior to introduction, was read by title.

Vice Mayor Byington explained that this is a resolution to begin the process of renewing the City’s 2.72 mill property tax levy. The levy was first approved by Oakwood voters in 1991 and has been renewed every five years thereafter. It is currently due to expire at the end of 2026.

This resolution is the first legislative step towards placing the renewal on the ballot in November. The second piece of legislation will be on the agenda for Council’s May meeting.