City Council for 5/4/2026

The City Council meeting of Troy, Ohio, held on May 4, 2026, included several procurement-related discussions and approvals. The council approved a resolution authorizing the Director of Public Service and Safety to advertise for bids and enter into a contract for the downtown safety streetscape renovation project, with a budget not to exceed $12 million. This project aims to improve pedestrian safety with features such as flashing pedestrian lights, which were supported by council members citing past reductions in pedestrian accidents. Additionally, the council approved a cooperative agreement with the Dayton Montgomery County Port Authority related to the Terrace Ridge project, which involves rehabilitating 167 existing low to moderate-income residential units. The council also accepted easements and right-of-way dedications for highway purposes along McKay Road, supporting infrastructure development. Discussions included clarifications on the bidding and amendment process for the streetscape project and community concerns about safety and development. No new contracts were awarded during the meeting, but key authorizations for bidding and agreements were passed to advance capital improvement projects.