Kettering City Council Meeting of June 9, 2026

The City of Kettering held a regular City Council meeting on June 9, 2026. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of a resolution to create a new Community Reinvestment Area offering property tax abatements to encourage development, and the submission of the 2026-2030 Consolidated Plan and 2026 Annual Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to secure approximately $807,000 in Community Development Block Grant and HOME funds. The council also authorized the police department to apply for a $75,440 Law Enforcement Diversion Program grant from the Ohio Attorney General's office, and approved supplemental appropriations totaling about $384,000 to cover expenses including a Montgomery County EDGE grant supporting a local business expansion and community development activities. Additionally, a resolution was passed to amend a prior pool repair contract due to increased costs from prevailing wage compliance and unforeseen conditions. Other agenda items included postponing zoning code amendments and first reading of a charter amendment related to residency requirements and public notices. Public comments addressed concerns about city use of license plate reader cameras and landscaping issues at a local country club. The meeting concluded with community updates and welcoming a new council member.