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From Kris Miller, London City Council Clerk:NOTICE OF LEGISLATION PASSED/ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LONDON, O...
05/27/2026

From Kris Miller, London City Council Clerk:

NOTICE OF LEGISLATION PASSED/ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LONDON, OHIO
May 21, 2026

Notice is hereby given of the passage of the following ordinances or resolutions of the London City Council. The complete text of each ordinance or resolution may be obtained or viewed at the offices of the City Law Director or the City Auditor at 20 South Walnut Street, London, Ohio, or online at the London City website: www.londonohio.gov

RESOLUTION 129-26 Sponsored by: Shannon Treynor A resolution amending Resolution 179-25 establishing a blanket and super blanket purchase order amount limit as required by ORC 5705.41 (D) (3)

RESOLUTION 132-26 Sponsored by: Lisa Jackman A resolution revising job descriptions. The Street Department is in need of revising several job descriptions.

RESOLUTION NO. 133-26 Sponsored by: Shannon Treynor A Resolution determining the sufficiency of the application to add certain parcels of real property to the London Gateway Community Authority District; to amend the petition for establishment of the London Gateway Community Authority as a New Community Authority under Chapter 349 of the Ohio Revised Code; to set a date for a public hearing on the application as required by law; and declaring an emergency.

RESOLUTION 134-26 Sponsored by: Greg Eades A Resolution Authorizing the Safety Service Director to advertise for an RFP for NCA and TIF Advisors

RESOLUTION 136-26 Sponsored by: Thomas Boyd A Resolution authorizing the Safety Service Director to advertise for bids and enter into a contract. The parking lot at Park Avenue is in need of improvements, and the current parking lot will need maintenance and resurfacing; we would like to construct an extension to the parking lot.

🏛️ Civic Tip Tuesday: Decoding Our Legislation Numbers 🔍If you’ve ever looked at a City Council agenda or checked a publ...
05/26/2026

🏛️ Civic Tip Tuesday: Decoding Our Legislation Numbers 🔍

If you’ve ever looked at a City Council agenda or checked a public notice, you’ve probably seen numbers like Ordinance 102-26 or Resolution 157-26 and wondered how that shorthand works.
It’s actually a straightforward system that makes it easy for any resident to track local laws, budgets, and decisions! Here is how to decode those legislation numbers:

The Coding System 🔢 Every piece of legislation gets a unique three-digit number followed by a dash and the year.
• The First Number (e.g., 102): This is the order in which the item was introduced during the current year. "102" means it is the 2nd piece of legislation brought before Council since January. London starts with 101 as #1, and the number goes up from there.
• The Second Number (e.g., -26): This represents the calendar year. So, any item ending in -26 was introduced during 2026.

Ordinance vs. Resolution: What’s the difference? ⚖️
As you look down the agenda, you'll see items split into two categories:
• Ordinance: This is a formal local law that permanently regulates people or property, or authorizes major city spending, or items that require a ballot vote.
• Resolution: This is a statement of policy, Council actions, or a temporary directive such as authorizing the administration to apply for a grant or formally honoring a community milestone.

Knowing this layout makes navigating our city records easier. If you are following a project or a budget item, that [Number]-[Year] code allows you to search past minutes, track amendments, and see exactly when and how a decision was finalized.

From our historic downtown to the quiet corners of our community, London remembers. Let us carry the legacy of our falle...
05/25/2026

From our historic downtown to the quiet corners of our community, London remembers. Let us carry the legacy of our fallen heroes in our hearts as we work together to keep our community strong.

The City of London offices are closed today in observance of Memorial Day. We will resume regular hours tomorrow.

Reminder: City Hall Offices will be closed tomorrow, Monday May 25th, in observance of Memorial Day.Sanitation pickup th...
05/24/2026

Reminder: City Hall Offices will be closed tomorrow, Monday May 25th, in observance of Memorial Day.
Sanitation pickup that is regularly scheduled for Monday will instead be picked up on Wednesday, May 27th.

Reminder: City Hall Offices will be closed, Monday May 25th, in observance of Memorial Day.Sanitation pickup that is reg...
05/21/2026

Reminder: City Hall Offices will be closed, Monday May 25th, in observance of Memorial Day.
Sanitation pickup that is regularly scheduled for Monday will instead be picked up on Wednesday, May 27th.

05/21/2026

The London Community Garden will be coming to life next week! Madison County MGVs are planting a demonstration plot, and members of our community have rented the surrounding beds to grow fresh produce for their families. Even if you don't have a plot, feel free to stop by and get ideas for what to grow at home!

Visit the City of London website to learn more about the community garden: https://www.londonohio.gov/

London City Council meeting is tonight at 6:30PMYou can find the agenda, and more, on our website: londonohio.gov
05/21/2026

London City Council meeting is tonight at 6:30PM
You can find the agenda, and more, on our website: londonohio.gov

London City Council meeting is tomorrow, Thursday, May 21st, at 6:30PMBe sure to check out the City Council page on the...
05/20/2026

London City Council meeting is tomorrow, Thursday, May 21st, at 6:30PM
Be sure to check out the City Council page on the website for the meeting agenda and other related information! You can find this information in our app too 📱

🏛️ Civic Tip Tuesday: The City’s Obligation to Fiscal Accountability Over the last few weeks, we’ve shared tips on what ...
05/19/2026

🏛️ Civic Tip Tuesday: The City’s Obligation to Fiscal Accountability

Over the last few weeks, we’ve shared tips on what residents can do to keep our community running smoothly. This week, we want to look at a major, mandatory obligation the city must fulfill for you.
It is our legal and financial duty to undergo an independent Annual Financial Audit conducted by the Auditor of State’s office.

📋 The city doesn't grade its own paperwork. Every year, independent state auditors review London’s financial statements, internal controls, expenditures, and tracking methods. This rigorous process ensures that every single dollar of taxpayer revenue is legally accounted for, properly invested, and spent exactly as authorized.

What the Audit Looks For: 🔍
• Legal Compliance: Ensuring the city follows Ohio law and local requirements for municipal spending, competitive bidding, and debt management.
• Internal Controls: Verifying that our financial tracking systems have built-in checks and balances to prevent errors, fraud, or waste.
• Transparency: Confirming that financial reports are accurate, complete, and fully accessible to the public.

Fulfilling this obligation is how we maintain municipal stability. A clean independent audit is like a financial seal of approval for the city and it keeps our credit rating strong, which saves taxpayers money when we fund large infrastructure projects. True accountability means welcoming outside oversight to prove your hard-earned tax dollars are working exactly as they should! 📜⚖️

Tree Commission meeting is today at 5pm
05/19/2026

Tree Commission meeting is today at 5pm

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20 S. Walnut Street
London, OH
43140

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Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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