# City Council for 9/21/2026


**Body:** City of Troy, Ohio
**Date:** September 20, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Construction & Infrastructure, Professional Services, Grants & Funding, Physical Infrastructure


The City Council meeting of Troy, Ohio on September 21, 2026, included several key procurement and budget-related discussions. The council approved emergency legislation to amend a cybersecurity agreement with Gov Connections Inc. for up to $115,000 annually. They authorized a grant application to the Ohio Department of Development for demolition and site revitalization funding related to a surplus city-owned structure, with emergency status due to an October 15 deadline. The council also accepted a $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Great Miami River recreational trail project. Additionally, the bidding authorization for the downtown safety streetscape renovation project was increased from $12 million to $13 million to accommodate the lowest bid, with plans for value engineering to reduce costs. Several ordinances were adopted, including those related to zoning changes for automobile fuel dispensing stations and amendments to civil penalties for property maintenance violations. The meeting featured extensive public commentary on a proposed ordinance addressing homelessness, with council members emphasizing the need for compassionate enforcement and collaboration with nonprofits. The council voted to adopt the ordinance despite mixed public opinion, and discussions highlighted the importance of ongoing community engagement and funding for social services. Overall, the meeting balanced procurement actions for infrastructure and cybersecurity with significant policy deliberations on social issues affecting the community.

**Source:** City of Troy, Ohio