City of Fairfield City Council Meeting - Tuesday May 26th, 2026

The City of Fairfield City Council held a regular meeting on May 26, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key procurement actions included the approval of a community reinvestment area (CRA) tax abatement agreement with North Point Development LLC for a $600,000 square foot industrial park project known as Butler County Trade Center. This agreement provides a 10-year, 75% tax abatement on new building values to incentivize development and attract tenants. The council also authorized a permanent easement to Duke Energy Ohio to extend electrical infrastructure for a new 1.5 megawatt solar array, aiming to reduce city electric demand. Additionally, contracts were approved for the 2026 Hunter water tank rehabilitation project with L&T Painting Incorporated and for the purchase of primary clarifier parts from Henry P. Thompson Company to maintain wastewater treatment operations. The council passed ordinances establishing salaries for municipal court employees and appropriations totaling over $600,000 for public utilities and public works projects. A grant application was authorized for the Pleasant Avenue paving improvement project, leveraging surface transportation block grant funding with a 20% local match. These actions reflect the council's focus on infrastructure improvements, economic development incentives, and operational maintenance.