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Tiffin City Council Meeting - July 6, 2026
Published: Jul 6, 2026
Tiffen Updates Stormwater Management Program in Response to New Permit Requirements
The city is implementing new stormwater management program requirements due to changes in its permit, which expires on March 31st, 2026. The Sanduski River and its tributaries have been identified as needing attention for total phosphorus, nitrate, nitrite, total suspended solids, and sediment reduction (TMDL projects). While many existing practices already meet new requirements, the city will need to develop new messaging for public education on salt storage and incorporate target pollutants into outreach. The city also plans to address potential funding needs for a project to treat impervious areas and will work with the law director to update ordinances.
City Council Approves Traffic Signal Improvement Project on West Market Street and T-Wood Drive
The Tiffen City Council approved Ordinance 2026-45, which authorizes an agreement with the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) for construction services for the West Market Street and T-Wood Drive traffic signal improvement project. The ordinance also establishes and renames certain funds and amends the 2026 budget ordinance. It was passed with an emergency clause and immediate passage after suspension of reading rules, with a 7-0 vote.
Tiffen City Council Addresses Budget, Infrastructure, and Public Safety
The Tiffen City Council met on July 6th, 2026. The meeting included committee reports, updates from city officials, and the introduction and passage of several ordinances. Key discussions involved the potential repeal of firefighter residency requirements, traffic signal improvements, sewer replacement projects, and budget amendments. The meeting also featured an award presentation to Sergeant Jared Watson for his life-saving actions.
Former Louisa K. Fast Park to be Sold via Federal Online Auction
The city is preparing to sell former Louisa K. Fast Park, a nearly 4-acre parcel of parkland on the east side of town, which has been renamed Tiffen East Park. The parkland is not needed by the city and has been a maintenance burden. The National Park Service has agreed to the reversion of the land back to the federal government for sale, which will be conducted via an online auction by the GSA. The city has honored Louisa K. Fast by renaming another park.
City Council Approves Budget Amendment for Police Department LPR Camera Refunds
The Tiffen City Council amended the 2026 budget ordinance to appropriate funds into the general capital improvement fund for the Police Department. This appropriation of $17,382.76 is for refund checks received for LPR cameras that were not utilized. The Finance Director's request for legislation F26-15, to amend the 2026 budget ordinance number 25-98 to appropriate funds in the general capital improvement fund, was prepared as an ordinance.
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