The Division of Youth Services told the Education, Recreation and Health Committee it recorded 30,021 youth contacts during 2025 summer programming, highlighted mentoring-focused “Thrive” offerings, and answered council questions about outside funding, drawdowns, bus-pass data and capacity-building support for nonprofit partners.

The council heard the finance committee’s recommendation to extend a TIF for 15 years to pay debt service on a proposed community center and to place a 0.5% income tax increase on the November 2026 ballot to subsidize operating costs.

Staff introduced ordinance 46‑25 to create two tax increment financing (TIF) incentive districts for the Bridge Park J Block project (office, two residential buildings and a parking garage). Staff estimated about $74.9 million in service payment revenue over 30 years and a potential $21 million excess return to the city over the TIF term.

Butler County Auditor described outreach, IT projects and staffing pressures as the county, state and advocacy groups debate property-tax reform and homestead local-option changes; asked commissioners to expect continued communications demand.

Butler County utilities director presented the utilities 2026 operating and capital plan: tens of millions in water and wastewater capital projects, pressing staffing needs for line and hydrant work, and a plan to use CMMS (hexagon) to prioritize replacements.

Butler CountyCounty Engineer presented a list of road and bridge projects for 2026, described grant-dependent priorities and sought funding for a heated vehicle-maintenance facility; warned the Liberty-Fairfield Road bridge will require a summer closure next year.

Butler County Sheriff told commissioners the jail has hosted hundreds of federal detainees recently, producing unexpectedly high boarding revenue; he asked commissioners to keep staffing added this year rather than raise the budget estimate for 2026.

Treasurer Amanda Sanchez presented an updated financial forecast and warned state legislative changes could reduce local revenue by about $12 million; the board approved the October 2025 financial forecast in one reading by unanimous roll call.

The Community Improvement Corporation voted to authorize the board president to enter a memorandum of understanding with the Cuyahoga County Land Reutilization Corporation and the City of Cleveland to coordinate a joint RFP for redevelopment of Lakeshore Chevy and St. Robert parcels and to transfer related parcels to the county land bank.

The Riverside Local Board of Education approved two financing resolutions — a tax-anticipation note authorization (not to exceed $4 million) and resolution authorizing tax-exempt lease/lease-purchase financing — after extended discussion about guaranteed maximum price, project scope and how far proceeds will stretch across building repairs and new-

At a board meeting, new curriculum supervisor Katie Glenweber reviewed the Ohio school report card showing a district rating of 3.5 stars, strong achievement in several schools and continuing weaknesses in multi-year progress and chronic absenteeism. The district described new curricula, data dashboards and interventions to address gaps.

The district treasurer reported that changes under House Bill 96 will cost the Elyria City School District about $1.5 million in owner-occupied homestead tax revenue next year; the district is pursuing a 4.9-mill emergency levy in November and plans $3 million in expenditure reductions for 2025-26.

Committee previewed two OSBA platform changes (finance/property‑tax and student learning) that will go to the board for delegate guidance; staff and superintendents met with Lake County officials, including Commissioner Beveridge and Treasurer Mike Zern, to discuss property‑tax proposals and countywide financing options.

A parent urged the Elyria City School District to assign a school resource officer (SRO) to Westwood after learning the district did not renew a contract; the board approved a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Lorain County Sheriffs Office on SROs as part of the superintendents action items.

Columbus Water and Power staff described a citywide effort to replace an estimated 50,000–60,000 lead and galvanized service lines, prioritizing Hilltop and Franklinton; residents will not be charged when replacements are done as part of planned city construction and will receive flushing kits and temporary pitcher filters.

The Olentangy Local School District board approved 10‑year enrollment projections and received a facilities master plan showing multi-decade growth, a projected need for new schools and a $235 million estimate for two new buildings the district hopes to finance with a “no new millage” bond on the Nov. 4 ballot.

The Butler County coroner reported steady caseloads, an uptick in opioid‑related overdose deaths and a high share of veteran suicides; the coroner outlined plans for a new facility with increased cooler capacity, a sally port and space for investigators.

The Butler County Soil and Water Conservation District told commissioners it expects $1.5 million from ODNR to remediate two low‑head dams in Oxford, held hundreds of outreach events this year and is seeking funding for more watershed projects.

Butler County Board of Developmental Disabilities declared a fiscal emergency and outlined proposed levy scenarios (1.85–2.00 mills) after wage increases, higher utilization and a rising share of waiver-match liabilities strained reserves.

The Veterans Service Commission reported strong federal benefit returns and growing demand for services, asked commissioners for short-term space solutions while planning longer-term facility needs, and described plans to expand dental care and homeless-housing outreach.

Juvenile court leaders told Butler County commissioners that state reclaimed funds have fallen by more than $1 million over three years, driving staff, program and budget pressure as specialized dockets and youth case severity grow.

At the town hall, both mayoral candidates said Medina needs a multi-pronged approach to deer overpopulation after candidates and the moderator noted a rising number of deer–vehicle incidents and limited results from bow-hunting programs.

Both mayoral candidates said Medina must prioritize sidewalk repairs and pedestrian safety on and around Medina Square. They discussed crosswalk bump‑outs funded by a grant, traffic-signal timing, and a potential Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) — but urged safety fixes before adopting DORA.

Columbus City Council member Christopher Wyche outlined a multi-year plan to expand curbside recycling citywide, citing projections that Franklin County’s single landfill has about 40 years of capacity left and that much of the city’s waste could be reused or composted.

The Huber Heights City Council voted 8-0 Oct. 13 to adopt an ordinance forming a New Community Authority (NCA) covering the entertainment district and adjacent lands. Speakers pressed the city about trustee appointments, potential community development charges and disclosure to future homeowners.