City of Middletown Council Meeting 02.17.2026

The City of Middletown, Ohio City Council held a meeting on February 3, 2026, which included several presentations and discussions relevant to city operations and planning. Key procurement-related topics included a grant application approval to migrate the city's domain from .org to .gov, with a grant request of up to $9,500 and a 20% city match to cover associated costs such as email and website updates, consulting, and rebranding. Additionally, the council received a presentation from the Middletown Arts Center highlighting their growth and community impact, with a request for continued municipal financial support. The council also discussed the upcoming strategic planning process with the consulting firm Envision, which will guide future city priorities and resource allocation. Finally, the council approved an emergency ordinance to implement a utility rate increase to support ongoing capital improvements and operational costs related to water and sewer infrastructure, including a $235 million investment in system upgrades. The meeting concluded with a motion to enter executive session regarding personnel matters.