AN ORDINANCE
WHEREAS, the City is currently under contract with Miami Valley Lighting, LLC (“MVL”) and DPL Energy Resources, Inc. (n/k/a “AES Ohio”) for the provision of street lighting; and
WHEREAS, the current contract expires on December 31, 2025; and
WHEREAS, Ohio Revised Code Section 743.28(B) allows two or more municipal corporations to negotiate one price schedule under which an electric light company shall furnish its services to the residents of the municipal corporations; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it would be in the best interests of the City to negotiate jointly with other cities in the region on one price schedule for the provision of electric light services to the residents of the City for the purpose of street lighting; and
WHEREAS, the City is authorized as a charter municipality to exercise all powers of local self-government;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OAKWOOD, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, OHIO:
SECTION I.
Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 743.28(B), the City of Oakwood, Ohio, hereby expresses its intent to negotiate and authorize the City Manager to participate as a member of the negotiation committee jointly with other cities in the region on one price schedule under which electric light services shall be furnished to the residents of the City for the purpose of street lighting.
SECTION II.
The city of Oakwood hereby designates the Miami Valley Communications Council (MVCC) to act on its behalf in the joint negotiations.
SECTION III.
It is hereby declared that this ordinance is an emergency measure to take effect immediately, on the basis that it is necessary to negotiate one price schedule under which an electric light company shall furnish its services to the residents of Oakwood.
PASSED BY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OAKWOOD, this 5th day of May, 2025.