City of Middletown Council Meeting 04.21.2026

The City of Middletown, Ohio City Council held a meeting on April 21, 2026, which included several procurement and contracting discussions. Key procurement actions included authorization for the city manager to consent to the purchase of an industrial chiller for the downtown revitalization project at a cost not to exceed $296,796. The council also approved an ordinance to contract with Morris Heating and Cooling Incorporated for replacing the HVAC system at the water reclamation facility. Additionally, the council extended a contract with Quality Publishing Company for designing, printing, and mailing a quarterly community newsletter. Other legislative items involved infrastructure improvements for the Renaissance Arena District and a contract amendment with Central Square Technologies LLC for public safety software, with a noted cost of $250,390.30 for the first year. The council also discussed transit system route changes proposed by the Butler County Regional Transit Authority aimed at improving service efficiency and connectivity while remaining budget neutral. No votes were taken on the transit changes during this meeting. Overall, the meeting focused on approving contracts and ordinances related to city infrastructure, public safety technology, and community services, with several items advancing through readings and votes.