April 7, 2026, City Council Meeting.

The City of Oxford, Ohio held its regular City Council meeting on April 7, 2026. Key procurement and budget-related discussions included approval of a $122,000 budget to replace a critical wastewater treatment plant pump, purchase of a new turf grass maintenance machine through a cooperative purchasing contract, and awarding a paving and street maintenance contract with a total cost not to exceed $700,000. The council also authorized applying for a $2.8 million grant from the Ohio Kentucky Indiana Regional Council of Governments for trail construction, with a local match of up to $2.3 million, and approved a stormwater conduit installation project funded by an Ohio Public Works Commission grant with bids significantly below budget. Additionally, the council approved a $1 million subgrant amendment from Butler County for affordable housing infrastructure, allowing flexibility to reallocate funds if needed. The meeting included adoption of an updated Complete Streets policy and renewal of the city’s property and casualty insurance for $312,989. These actions reflect ongoing capital improvement projects, infrastructure upgrades, and strategic grant applications to support community development and public services.