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William Monaghan of 1845 North Fountain Boulevard criticized the public comment process and asserted inconsistent enforcement of meeting rules and video edits. \"One of the problems I have with the current public comment period is, you allow us to speak at the beginning and then you guys address us at the end,\" Monaghan said. He also accused the commission of selectively editing meeting video; the commission later confirmed staff had reviewed an earlier July recording and said the recording remained unedited on the city’s public video archive.

Larry Ricketts, speaking for a group called People for Safe Water, thanked the commission and city manager for ongoing work on remediation at a Superfund site outside Tremont City that the speaker described as containing more than 50,000 barrels of toxic waste. Ricketts said the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has prioritized the site and he thanked city leaders for coordination with township and state officials; staff did not provide new project deadlines but noted remediation work could begin in 2025 pending responsible‑party actions.

Several speakers and commissioners returned to the topic of homelessness and a recently defeated contract. Commissioner comments recalled prior public debate over a contract with a provider (referred to in the meeting as Shelter Inc. and partner OIC) and described a new city request for proposals (RFP) that the commission said is open through Jan. 17, 2025. Commissioner Estrop urged agencies, including Shelter Inc., to submit proposals and to consider collaborative proposals in response to the RFP.

Beth Donahue, representing Springfield Domestic Violence Coalition, asked Chief Allison Elliott (not present) and the police department for the number of reported rapes from Jan. 1 to Nov. 30, 2024 and for clearance counts. Donahue cited 2023 statewide comparisons and asked the city for a data response; a captain and other police staff on duty said detectives would compile comprehensive data and that staff would post answers on the city website when available.

Other public comments included complaints about code‑enforcement follow‑up, concerns about drone sightings and national security reporting, and gratitude for city employees’ work during a difficult year.

City staff and commissioners provided several directional responses during and after public comment. The commission clarified that a prior \"welcoming city\" action was a resolution rather than an ordinance and therefore did not carry the same emergency‑ordinance timeline. Police and city staff said they would work with the Domestic Violence Coalition and the detectives unit to provide the requested sexual‑assault reporting and clearance data and that answers to commission questions will be posted on the city's main web page when available.

Ending: Commissioners closed public comment and moved to the regular agenda. Staff said they will post follow‑up responses and provide the requested police data to the commission and the speakers.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Commission Meeting, Dec. 31, 2024","oneSentenceSummary","Multiple speakers at the Dec. 31 meeting urged the commission to follow up on homelessness services and a new RFP, asked for police data on reported rapes and clearances, and thanked the commission for support of Superfund cleanup work.","taxTitle","Springfield City Commission, Springfield City, Clark County, Ohio","taxId",68986,"location","Ohio","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6401909,"Springfield City Commission approves series of contracts, grants, appointments and budget moves",1045,2028000,3073000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2062950-a1429c7d2e32e9d19a0d5c6498f1d4fd&start=2028&end=3073","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2062950-a1429c7d2e32e9d19a0d5c6498f1d4fd/thumbnail_2028000.jpg","/articles/6401909/Ohio/Springfield-City-Commission-approves-series-of-contracts-grants-appointments-and-budget-moves","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6401909-88b0a2f3e2cfdd9d407b4f40c2ccb1d6/orig.mp4?Expires=1771135964&Signature=OjAEdBbB3zAWqE6UcbvKYjXVVKxIXhrJ~TQDoqgsTQNNL-TPLWIjn3iV0Llk-xxHtBWH80qPtdjw8G0HOgK9x-hiTH90Ubrk0fgf88zMZ3RwaAkV2b1ev7Bu7zSrh8tBU8e491gVsKjLEZByjawPdI-UJLeQsK4ijWyEPcOm8MyLFbpmc-HTfwPxR8OqLbZVoWn0~KD1lhWbh6OwR6vagblGfh-0CHqasUVMWA3EenQr7pX~1ye4yyEpnvBGKnFcuU5EiYXK1xl5fdWAANPyEk8cj3LVYE~NbbGjfELPOOI0DUS-G15o6LjWDSqUnb9-9pMfXJBMG5iBRCC-6tauUQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield City Commission on Dec. 31, 2024 approved a package of routine contracts, grant applications, appointments and budget transfers, voting unanimously on each item after brief staff explanations.

City staff told commissioners that several purchases support the water and wastewater system and airport operations. The commission authorized a purchase agreement for sodium hypochlorite for the wastewater treatment plant not to exceed $205,200; a purchase order for six sludge-to-waste pumps and four sludge-circulating pumps not to exceed $209,500; and a contract to buy 60% liquid ferric sulfate for $167,850. Staff said the sodium hypochlorite price had fallen from $1.97 to $1.71 per gallon from the prior year but remained above pre‑pandemic levels.

The commission confirmed an amendment to a state water and wastewater infrastructure grant to extend the grant period to June 30, 2025, and approved change order No. 2 on the airport runway visual guidance system contract, which decreased the contract by $209,113.74 (bringing the total to $362,918) and extended the project completion date noted in the document.

The commission also approved a maintenance contract for variable frequency drives at the water treatment plant for an amount not to exceed $234,087, and an annual software maintenance contract with Superion LLC (a CentralSquare company) for $114,586.68 for calendar year 2025.

On transit, the commission authorized filing for a fiscal year 2026 Ohio Transit Partnership Program grant and an agreement with the Ohio Department of Transportation for up to $680,800 to support preventive maintenance, operating assistance, ADA paratransit and planning activities. Staff noted the city requested the same amount last year but received only $70,000; they said transit funding from the state fluctuates.

Other actions included: authorizing sale of 32 parcels to the Clark County Land Reutilization Corporation for redevelopment; joining a joint law enforcement operations task force agreement to receive up to $21,500 for task force officer overtime reimbursement under a memorandum of understanding with the U.S. Marshals Service; establishing super‑blanket purchase orders pursuant to an earlier resolution; extending the lease/maintenance agreement for the municipal court/county offices building through March 31, 2025; and approving several supplemental appropriations, transfers and an amendment to Ordinance 23‑381 to finalize year‑end balances.

The commission reappointed Adam Lipp and Cassie Scott to the Melody Park New Community Authority board of trustees, and reappointed Valerie Moore to the Board of Health of the Clark County Combined Health District. It also authorized a purchase agreement for sodium hypochlorite with Brynn Town Mid South Inc. and a purchase with Henry P. Thompson Company for pumps for the wastewater system.

All roll‑call votes recorded during the meeting showed unanimous approval by the five voting commissioners present: Missus Brown (yes), Doctor Estrop (yes), Missus Houston (yes), Missus Tackett (yes) and Mister Ruh (yes). No votes or abstentions were recorded on the items taken that day.

Commissioners were asked to confirm that details and supporting documents for several items (final invoices, grant paperwork and project inspections) will be completed in the coming weeks as staff closes out year‑end accounts and project records.

Votes at a glance (selected items, amounts and outcome):
- Purchase sodium hypochlorite (Brynn Town Mid South Inc.): not to exceed $205,200 — approved (5–0).
- First amendment: Water & wastewater infrastructure grant agreement — extension to June 30, 2025 — approved (5–0).
- Change order No. 2, Jess Howard Electric Co. (runway 6/24 lighting): decrease $209,113.74; total contract $362,918; extend completion date — approved (5–0).
- Preventive maintenance agreement, variable frequency drives (CBT Company): up to $234,087 — approved (5–0).
- Purchase order, sludge pumps (Henry P. Thompson Co.): up to $209,500 — approved (5–0).
- Purchase liquid ferric sulfate 60% (Chemical Services Inc.): up to $167,850 — approved (5–0).
- Superion LLC software maintenance (CentralSquare): $114,586.68 for 2025 — approved (5–0).
- FY2026 Ohio Transit Partnership Program grant application/agreement (ODOT): up to $680,800 — approved (5–0).
- Sale of 32 parcels to Clark County Land Reutilization Corporation — approved (5–0).
- Municipal court building lease/maintenance amendment No. 3 (Clark County Board of Commissioners): extend to March 31, 2025 — approved (5–0).
- Joint law enforcement task force obligation document (U.S. Marshals Service): up to $21,500 — approved (5–0).
- Super‑blanket purchase orders (Resolution 6152): approved (5–0).
- Reappointments: Adam Lipp (Melody Park NCA board), Cassie Scott (Melody Park NCA board), Valerie Moore (Board of Health) — all approved (5–0).

Ending: Commissioners closed the meeting after brief closing remarks and moved to adjourn. Staff will finalize contract documents, grant closeouts and post follow‑up information on the city website as required by each agreement.","At its Dec. 31, 2024 meeting the Springfield City Commission approved multiple purchasing contracts, grant applications and appointments, extended a county lease for municipal court offices, and authorized several budget transfers and supplemental appropriations.","actionData","errors"]

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