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Fostoria City Council 7-21-26
Published: Jul 21, 2026
Resolution Adopted for Six-Mill Real Estate Tax Levy Election
A resolution was adopted to declare the necessity of levying a real estate tax in excess of the 10 million limitation, setting November 3rd, 2026, as the election date for a six-mill renewal real estate levy [cite: 380-386]. An emergency was declared to exist [cite: 387]. The three-reading rule was suspended via a motion by Layman, seconded by Baker [cite: 389-393]. The motion to adopt was made by Podak, seconded by Layman [cite: 397-399]. The levy passes and becomes ordinance number 56 [cite: 401-402].
Finance Committee Reviews June Financials, Discusses Property Tax Renewal
The finance committee reviewed the June 2026 financial reports, noting revenues are tracking closely with budget projections and expenses are running below expectations [cite: 25-28]. The committee also discussed the upcoming property tax renewal and its importance for maintaining city services and infrastructure repairs [cite: 31-38]. Updates on the ongoing audit were provided, with reminders to be sent to delinquent taxpayers in September and November [cite: 39-44]. The tax budget has been submitted to the county auditor [cite: 44-46]. The next finance committee meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, August 18th at 5:30 p.m. [cite: 49-50].
City Announces Diverse Range of Upcoming Community Events
The Public Affairs Committee highlighted upcoming city events, including 'Lunch on the Lawn' with live entertainment on July 22nd [cite: 54-58], the 'Christmas in July' toy run on July 25th benefiting Toys for Tots [cite: 59-68], the Nimble Fingers Quilt Show on July 25th [cite: 68-72], and the St. Pat's Festival and Heritage Day on July 25th featuring various activities, food, and entertainment [cite: 73-91]. Additionally, a free outdoor concert by the band Rumors is scheduled for August 2nd as part of the summer concert series [cite: 91-98].
Council Considers Property Tax Levy Renewal and Urban Forestry Funding
The Finance Director requested that the renewal of the existing six-mill property tax levy be passed by emergency and have the three readings waived, to be placed on the November 2026 ballot [cite: 177-192]. This is a 5-year renewal starting in tax year 2027, collected in tax years 2028 through 2032 [cite: 193-195]. Additionally, funds are requested to be appropriated from the urban forestry grant fund to hire a part-time seasonal employee for watering and maintenance of new downtown trees [cite: 197-204]. This cost will be reimbursed through an American Forests grant [cite: 205-209]. The waiver of three readings was requested for both items to meet statutory deadlines [cite: 188-192, 210-212].
Council Member Notes Record Attendance for Recent Event
A council member remarked that last Tuesday likely marked the largest number of people ever in Fostoria, Ohio, referring to the Big Boy event [cite: 543-547]. This was followed by a brief, humorous exchange about historical crowd numbers [cite: 552-556].
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