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CALL TO ORDER

INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

RESOLUTIONS TO BE READ

009-26 A resolution memorializing the late Melvin Williams, outstanding citizen, and extending condolences to his loved ones on behalf of the Lima City Council.

010-26 A resolution memorializing the late Leo Hawk, outstanding citizen, and extending condolences to his loved ones on behalf of the Lima City Council.

PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR

a. Gwenda Bevis – YWCA Teen Outreach Program’s Summer Enrichment Camp

b. Janelda Cowan, Better Life Advocates, LLC – Mental Health Experience Event

c. Michael Bellamy – Conduct of City Council member.

d. Matt Boss, FOP Blue Unit – Conduct of City Council member.

CONSENT CALENDAR

COMMUNICATIONS

1. From the Ohio Division of Liquor Control regarding a new liquor permit application for Roza Caribbean Restaurant, LLC, 201 N. Elizabeth Street.

2. From the Dir. of Housing & Neighborhoods requesting Council refer the rezoning of select parcels in the Cary Estates No 2 Subdivision to the City Planning Commission.

REPORTS OF OFFICIALS

a. Chad Welker, Activate Allen County – South Jackson Community Garden Site

b. Della Bradford – Human Resources Annual Report

ORDINANCES

100-26 An ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into contract with JS Prodisplays, LLP for the Lima Community Aquatic Park.

101-26 An ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into contract with Eagle Site Services, LLC, for the Allen County RTA Bus Stop Improvement Project.

102-26 An ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into contract with govdeals.com and to otherwise dispose of a vehicle and miscellaneous equipment for the Fire Department.

103-26 An ordinance authorizing the Mayor to apply for, receive, and administer funds from the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP).

104-26 An ordinance amending the 2026 annual budget.

105-26 An ordinance submitting to the electors of the City of Lima, Ohio, at the General Election on November 3, 2026, the Referendum on ordinance 022-26, which authorizes the Mayor to purchase or accept donations of real property for the Cable Road Improvement Project (PID 112573).

MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

Gordon

Wilkerson

Lowe

Jordan

Jones

Glenn

Neeper

Dixon

ADJOURNMENT

May 18, 2026 Lima City Council Regular Meeting (trimmed)

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CALL TO ORDER

INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

RESOLUTIONS TO BE READ

009-26 A resolution memorializing the late Melvin Williams, outstanding citizen, and extending condolences to his loved ones on behalf of the Lima City Council.

010-26 A resolution memorializing the late Leo Hawk, outstanding citizen, and extending condolences to his loved ones on behalf of the Lima City Council.

PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR

a. Gwenda Bevis – YWCA Teen Outreach Program’s Summer Enrichment Camp

b. Janelda Cowan, Better Life Advocates, LLC – Mental Health Experience Event

c. Michael Bellamy – Conduct of City Council member.

d. Matt Boss, FOP Blue Unit – Conduct of City Council member.

CONSENT CALENDAR

COMMUNICATIONS

1. From the Ohio Division of Liquor Control regarding a new liquor permit application for Roza Caribbean Restaurant, LLC, 201 N. Elizabeth Street.

2. From the Dir. of Housing & Neighborhoods requesting Council refer the rezoning of select parcels in the Cary Estates No 2 Subdivision to the City Planning Commission.

REPORTS OF OFFICIALS

a. Chad Welker, Activate Allen County – South Jackson Community Garden Site

b. Della Bradford – Human Resources Annual Report

ORDINANCES

100-26 An ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into contract with JS Prodisplays, LLP for the Lima Community Aquatic Park.

101-26 An ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into contract with Eagle Site Services, LLC, for the Allen County RTA Bus Stop Improvement Project.

102-26 An ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into contract with govdeals.com and to otherwise dispose of a vehicle and miscellaneous equipment for the Fire Department.

103-26 An ordinance authorizing the Mayor to apply for, receive, and administer funds from the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP).

104-26 An ordinance amending the 2026 annual budget.

105-26 An ordinance submitting to the electors of the City of Lima, Ohio, at the General Election on November 3, 2026, the Referendum on ordinance 022-26, which authorizes the Mayor to purchase or accept donations of real property for the Cable Road Improvement Project (PID 112573).

MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

Gordon

Wilkerson

Lowe

Jordan

Jones

Glenn

Neeper

Dixon

ADJOURNMENT

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