City of Middletown Council Meeting 05.19.2026

The City of Middletown, Ohio City Council held a meeting on May 19, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key procurement actions included the approval of additional funds for a fire station alerting system contract with Bricks Incorporated, and the authorization of a contract with Clayton Property Solutions for lawn care and landscaping services at the Event Center, valued at $21,535. The council also approved a grant application for a $134,700 Airport Improvement Program project to remove obstructions from Runway 5 at Middletown Regional Airport, with 95% funding from ODOT and a 5% local match. Additionally, the council received and adopted the 2025 Tax Incentive Review Committee recommendations covering various tax incentive agreements. A significant financial measure discussed was the ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of up to $8.2 million in bond anticipation notes to support redevelopment of the Town Mall site. Other agenda items included updates on strategic planning, public comment policy revisions, and community events. Several emergency ordinances were passed to expedite infrastructure and development projects, including a $1.875 million state grant for phase two roadway improvements at Renaissance Point. The meeting also addressed employee retention bonuses for the health department funded by a public health workforce subgrant.