City of Fairfield City Council Meeting - Monday September 28th, 2026

The City of Fairfield, Ohio City Council held a meeting on September 28, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key items included a public hearing on rezoning a property on Route 4 to accommodate a Seven Brew coffee drive-thru, with plans for site improvements such as consolidating curb cuts for safety and landscaping. The council also authorized the city manager to submit the FY2027 Community Development Block Grant application with Butler County, involving $76,772 in local matching funds. Additionally, ordinances were passed to establish a cultural arts advisory commission fund, enter into a mutual aid agreement for law enforcement, and adopt the Fairfield Safe Streets and Roads for All Plan, which includes a $219,487 contract for a sidewalk and paved path project funded through multiple sources including CDBG and TIFF funds. The council approved contractual appropriations totaling $269,487 and non-contractual appropriations of $143,000, covering various public works projects. Motions to suspend rules and adopt ordinances were passed unanimously or with minimal opposition, reflecting active governance on capital improvements, grant funding, and public safety agreements.