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City Council: Resolution opposing Ohio bill, hiring city employees discussed
By Kyra Leckrone | Apr. 26Councilmember Chris Fahl said the bill could have dire effects on the city’s income.
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City Council: Members discuss possible increase in cost per unit for University Estates affordable housing project
By Kyra Leckrone | Apr. 19The prices of the townhomes at the University Estates Incentive District will need to be increased due to inflation and increase in building material cost, Councilmember Chris Fahl said.
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City Council: Prevention of discrimination based on income discussed
By Kyra Leckrone | Apr. 12Adding source of income to the Unlawful Discriminatory Practices ordinance could help those participating in the Housing Choice Voucher Program find affordable housing.
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City Council: 72 hour parking passes discussed; Union Street Downtown Redevelopment District created
By Kyra Leckrone | Mar. 22The current pilot program for 72 hour parking serves eight citizens.
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City Council: Change in property and liability self-insurance pool being considered
By Kyra Leckrone | Mar. 8The Public Entities Pool of Ohio has been endorsed by the Ohio Municipal League since 2017.
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City Council: Members discuss $20,000 increase in cost of University Estates townhouses
By Kyra Leckrone | Feb. 22Councilmembers discussed raising the cost of the 50 townhome units being built at University Estates from $220,000 to $240,000.
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City Council: Funding transfer for Richland Avenue handrail, poet laureate term extended
By Kyra Leckrone | Feb. 15$13,000 is needed to install hand railing for the Richland Avenue Pedestrian Passageway.
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City Council: City vacancies during COVID-19, 24-hour parking limit discussed
By Kyra Leckrone | Feb. 8Vacant positions include two maintenance techs, a solid waste inspector and an electrician.
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City Council: Athens Ohio City Source app announced, vaccine distribution discussed
By Kyra Leckrone | Feb. 1The Athens Ohio City Source app can be used to report city issues, receive city news and search for city jobs.
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City Council: City’s blight and condemnation process discussed
By Kyra Leckrone | Jan. 25The director of Code Enforcement said properties with blight undergo a long process in order to see safety improvements.
