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LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL
LANCASTER, OHIO
January 12, 2026
PRAYER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
REGULAR MEETING CONVENES
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
READING AND DISPOSING OF THE JOURNAL
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICIALS
COMMUNICATIONS
SPECIAL PRESENTATION AND AWARDS
PETITIONS AND MEMORIALS
PERMISSION OF VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS TO ADDRESS COUNCIL
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES
PUBLIC HEARINGS
READING OF RESOLUTIONS
THIRD READING
Temp Res #105-25 A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE SERVICE-SAFETY
DIRECTOR TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENTS WITH THE FAIRFIELD
COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, WITH VARIOUS
CONSULTANTS AS NEEDED, AND TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS
AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
PROJECT KNOWN AS THE WHILEY ROAD RECONSTRUCTION
PROJECT
Public Works Committee (TBD) (3 Readings)
Temp Res #106-25 A RESOLUTION OF CONSENT FOR PRELIMINARY LEGISLATION
AND TO AUTHORIZE THE SERVICE-SAFETY DIRECTOR TO
ENTER INTO AGREEMENTS AS NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THE
PROJECTS KNOWN AS FAI US 22/SR 37/158 VAR, PID 98022 AND
D05 FY2027 BRIDGE REHAB WEST, PID 124808
Public Works Committee (TBD) (3 Readings)
SECOND READING
None
FIRST READING
Temp Res #1-26 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE LANCASTER POLICE
DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR THE 2026-2027 DRUG USE
PREVENTION GRANT
Safety Committee (TBD) (3 Reading)

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Temp Res #2-26 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY DEPARTMENTS TO
DISPOSE OF CITY PROPERTY NO LONGER NEEDED VIA
INTERNET AUCTION IN 2026 AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Administrative Services Committee (TBD) (3 Readings)
Temp Res #3-26 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF LANCASTER TO
JOIN THE COOPERATIVE COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS AND
PARTICIPATE IN THE EQUALIS GROUP COOPERATIVE
PURCHASING PROGRAM
Administrative Services Committee (TBD) (3 Readings)
Temp Res #4-26 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF LANCASTER TO
PARTICIPATE IN THE SOURCEWELL COOPERATIVE
PURCHASING PROGRAM
Administrative Services Committee (TBD) (3 Readings)
Temp Res #5-26 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF LANCASTER TO
PARTICIPATE IN THE MASTER INTERGOVERNMENTAL
COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENT ADMINISTERED BY
OMNIA PARTNERS, PUBLIC SECTOR
Administrative Services Committee (TBD) (3 Readings)
Temp Res #6-26 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF LANCASTER TO
PARTICIPATE IN THE STATE OF OHIO COOPERATIVE
PURCHASING PROGRAM
Administrative Services Committee (TBD) (3 Readings)
Temp Res #7-26 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY LAW DIRECTOR’S
OFFICE TO APPLY FOR THE VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT
GRANT
Law Committee (TBD) (3 Readings)
Temp Res #8-26 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THEN AND NOW CERTIFICATES
FOR THE PAYMENT OF BILLS FOR NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER
2025 IN THE ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING FUND (7030)
Water/Water Pollution Control (TBD) (2 Readings)
Temp Res #9-26 A RESOLUTION TO SET A 2026 REVENUE AND EXPENSE
BUDGET IN THE WATER CONSTRUCTION FUND (6026), WATER
UTILITY RESERVE FUND (6027), WASTEWATER UTILITY
RESERVE FUND (6029), AND WASTEWATER CONSTRUCTION
FUND (6030), AMEND THE CERTIFICATES WITH THE COUNTY
AUDITOR, AND AUTHORIZE THEN AND NOW CERTIFICATES
FOR PAYMENTS OF BILLS
Water/Water Pollution Control (TBD) (2 Readings)
Temp Res #10-26 A RESOLUTION TO SET A 2026 REVENUE AND EXPENSE
BUDGET IN THE STORMWATER UTILITY RESERVE FUND (6019),
AMEND THE CERTIFICATE WITH THE COUNTY AUDITOR, AND
AUTHORIZE THEN AND NOW CERTIFICATES FOR PAYMENT OF
BILLS
Water/Water Pollution Control (TBD) (2 Readings)

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READING OF ORDINANCES
THIRD READING
None
SECOND READING
None
FIRST READING
Temp Ord #1-26 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CITY OF LANCASTER ZONING
MAP TO CHANGE THE ZONING OF 0.49 +/- ACRES IDENTIFIED AS
FAIRFIELD COUNTY AUDITOR TAX PARCEL NUMBER
0535005900 FROM MOBILE HOME COMMUNITY DISTRICT TO
COMMERCIAL GENERAL DISTRICT
Code Enforcement & Zoning Committee (TBD) (3 Readings)
TABLED LEGISLATION
None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
Public Hearing regarding Temp Ord #1-26 on 2/9/2026.
Liquor Licenses
Transfers
Jay Mahant Guru LLC from KDA Lancaster LLC
641 One Stop Carryout LLC from C L Shoe LLC
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SCHEDULED MEETINGS
REGULARLY SCHEDULED CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
1. January 26th, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. – Council Chambers
2. February 9th, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. – Council Chambers
SPECIAL SCHEDULED MEETINGS
None
REGULARLY SCHEDULED COMMITTEE MEETINGS
None
READING OF BILLS
MNCO - $153.01 - for publication of ordinances PO 72-25, PO 73-25, PO 74-25, PO 75-25
MNCO - $56.09 – for public hearing notice for Temp Ord #1-26 on 2/9/2026
ProForma - Invoice to be received – for legislation books
EXECUTIVE SESSION (if needed)
ADJOURNMENT