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What officials said: City Manager Patrick Titterington briefed council that the Miami Conservancy District had initially predicted the storm could rank among the top five events in its history; the city’s data showed the event later ranked 12th in the district’s 103 years of records. Titterington said the city received just over 2 inches of rain on Saturday, following an accumulation of 5 to 7 inches earlier in the week; saturated groundwater and upstream flows exacerbated the peak.

He said staff preemptively cleared catch basins and that crews responded through the event; most stormwater reservoirs and detention ponds reached over-capacity. Titterington described several localized problem areas, including Westbrook and Stanfield Place, and said some basement flooding reported by residents was related to sanitary sewer surges rather than direct stormwater inflow. The city said it will continue inspections to identify illegal sump-pump or cross-connections and to evaluate necessary repairs.

Public comment and resident reports: In public comment, Richard Pittenger, a Westbrook resident, said at least five neighbors experienced \"black water\" in their basements after the storm and described recurring issues dating to about 2010. \"This is at least three times,\" Pittenger said, adding that cleanup is an ongoing concern and that the issue poses a public-health risk. He provided his address to staff and asked the city to investigate possible broken pipes or improper connections.

City response and next steps: Officials said crews began pulling manhole covers and inspecting sanitary lines on Saturday and that some lines were observed receding by Sunday morning. The city noted the possibility of inflow and infiltration (I&I), illegal connections, or saturated groundwater contributing to sanitary backups and said it will map and inspect reported locations, and follow up with property owners and contractors where needed.

Ending: Council members asked staff to continue plotting complaint locations and to report back; the city said it will evaluate affected areas and schedule further inspections and corrective work as required.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council for 4/7/2025","oneSentenceSummary","City officials described April storm runoff as one of the larger events in more than a century; residents in the Westbrook neighborhood reported sanitary sewer (\"blackwater\") backups and council staff said inspections and follow-up are planned.","taxTitle","Troy, Miami County, Ohio","taxId",53341,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6084729,"Child Advocacy Center at Isaiah's Place reports increased local caseload, expands services",702,2032000,2734000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2908143-0027da79cef3a7e2987d382bc07f80ff&start=2032&end=2734","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2908143-0027da79cef3a7e2987d382bc07f80ff/thumbnail_2032000.jpg","/articles/6084729/Troy/Miami-County/Ohio/Child-Advocacy-Center-at-Isaiahs-Place-reports-increased-local-caseload-expands-services","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6084729-059731481009553692b15f831aadb568/orig.mp4?Expires=1771136695&Signature=dGUnrlDiwlylHNznwN1QDe~bIcMrvx59A2icskEPaxJaWJw1DtTfe7OW7z78EYM-Pjtzd4VSNImMPJQZIEea2IUOYPYKYENCEK1-nSmGIN3wwZqxaqKy0XNLuNAtxawFBfAeReagXnDYJwm2ItSRgw-fsscnwRLQtP~53872DirKYOEHKR4s7YvGt7gUt4VNWRCEuAOyin~89qUE0hp5lP8IxjKQ7Jj388fwzFrPs3sI371VOflCKI7b6B~dT36CH1acGLlisyTqXFnj9eaiZndA7xVGYyhzjt6smmkwye5DMFjZaoRNzPZBGjCDLVc-noyH56FBVK9gzLfhEoluJw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","TROY, Ohio — Jennifer Nisley, program director of the Child Advocacy Center at Isaiah's Place, told the Troy City Council on April 7 that the center provided coordinated forensic interviews and wraparound services to more than 155 children and families in 2024 and expanded services for Troy residents.

Nisley said the center handled 155 individual children and families countywide last year and that Troy accounted for 29 forensic interviews, making Troy the county's second-largest source of cases. \"We served over 155 individual children and families,\" she told council. \"Last year for Troy specifically, we served 29 or conducted forensic interviews for 29 individual children.\"

Nut graf: The center said it has added staffing and training resources to shorten wait times for mental-health services, obtained developing accreditation from the National Children’s Alliance, and helped implement school-based prevention training required by Ohio’s Aaron’s Law.

What the center is doing: Nisley described a multidisciplinary model that combines forensic interviews, connections to medical and mental-health providers (including Dayton Children’s Hospital), case management and court support to reduce trauma for children and families. She said the center added a full-time mental health therapist and a part-time social worker to conduct interviews and provide case management, enabling faster mental-health access for children who otherwise face wait lists.

Training and prevention: Isaiah's Place secured a national trainer to instruct local professionals; Nisley said more than 125 county professionals attended, including law enforcement, children services staff, school counselors and principals. She also described assistance to school districts to implement the prevention curriculum required under Ohio’s Aaron’s Law, noting seven of eight county districts renewed participation.

Council response and access: Council members and the mayor praised the program’s local role. Nisley invited members to tour the center and provided contact information for follow-up. She said the center began conducting forensic interviews in December 2022 and that the number of \"kid-on-kid\" cases (allegations involving people age 18 and under) has increased nationwide and locally.

Ending: Council members thanked Isaiah's Place for its work and for reducing barriers to mental-health services for children in Miami County.","Jennifer Nisley, program director at Isaiah's Place Child Advocacy Center, briefed the Troy City Council on the center's 2024 caseload, staffing additions, accreditation status and countywide training and school-based prevention work.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6084733,"Troy council adopts package of emergency measures, approves park contract and festival permits",1297,238000,1535000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2908143-0027da79cef3a7e2987d382bc07f80ff&start=238&end=1535","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2908143-0027da79cef3a7e2987d382bc07f80ff/thumbnail_238000.jpg","/articles/6084733/Troy/Miami-County/Ohio/Troy-council-adopts-package-of-emergency-measures-approves-park-contract-and-festival-permits","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6084733-9ccc36750b0658195f8d03e04da2104f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771136695&Signature=D0xKfHBP8HdJccdEOp5JN02qFKuPAJsbJnlMcwMvsiwh8hN32XMTGhvCPddVa~pwoPwJAr75MOeAjwmXQeCLRz2frHyWRtxnGFUi4-BlclBaZQjNjelRDXfd5AmnYkEoTqB4f-QBO-31hiwM8JE-J44mZfdjPLncccAQu03ItsVNtmtNsoN3uU473VnfAYeqIpSEAGz2QodU6FaTXD5yCqKvQ8q97aT~HZKFF~CZjBeb-XhkvqmZv-D8-XgKt9852TBa4WXUuPhs53mg6pm19NbbH7dkEFgPz~pIzWGSMLtmu9BqKf5eMkI65BquZS4Ey~86XQ7up8P0QtQ3VQPnQQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","TROY, Ohio — The Troy City Council on April 7 adopted a package of emergency resolutions and ordinances covering tax-incentive reviews, a park maintenance building contract, sidewalk repairs, fee adjustments, and temporary authorizations for alcohol sales tied to city events.

Why it matters: Council approved several time-sensitive items the city said must be enacted quickly to meet statutory or event-related deadlines, including emergency declarations tied to state law and festival permitting. The measures together affect economic development agreements, capital construction for parks, public works spending and temporary changes to city code to allow outdoor alcohol service for specific events.

Key approvals and facts: The council unanimously adopted Resolution R15-2025 to accept recommendations of the Tax Incentive Review Council, including terminating enterprise zone agreement No. 36 with ARC Abrasives Inc. and continuing several other enterprise zone agreements and the Troy Town Park TIF. The council also adopted R16-2025, accepting recommendations for the Troy Town Park TIF; R17-2025, authorizing a design-build contract with Boomball Construction Inc. not to exceed $1,300,000 (bringing the project total to a guaranteed maximum price not to exceed $1,825,000); and R18-2025, authorizing advertising for bids and contracting for Phase 16 of the sidewalk repair program at an amount not to exceed $298,220.

Council adopted Ordinance O7-2025 amending Chapter 915 of the codified ordinances related to sewer rates, connections and the municipal industrial pretreatment program; Ordinance O8-2025 approving an expansion project agreement for \"Project Sturgeon\" under the employee creation incentive program; Ordinance O9-2025 and O10-2025 authorizing the use of public areas and DORA activation for the 2025 Troy Strawberry Festival (June 6–8), including authorization for sale of alcohol subject to state permits and insurance; and Ordinance O11-2025 authorizing use of public areas for the Troy Truckyard event (May 10) with beer sales limited to the event area and subject to state permits. The council also adopted O12-2025 to amend the city public records policy and O13-2025 to add a project manager salary range and position.

Votes at a glance (motion/second where recorded; outcome):
- Resolution R15-2025 (tax incentive review council recommendations; terminate EZ agreement No. 36; continue other EZs; emergency): motion to suspend by Mister Siebert, second by Mister Twist; motion to adopt by Mister Seabert, second by Mister Twist; outcome: adopted (roll-call recorded as all present voting yes).
- Resolution R16-2025 (Troy Town Park TIF; emergency): motion to suspend by Mister Twist, second by Mister Seivert; motion to adopt by Mister Twist, second by Mister Sievert; outcome: adopted (roll-call recorded as all present voting yes).
- Resolution R17-2025 (park maintenance building design-build contract with Boomball Construction Inc.; additional amount not to exceed $1,300,000; total project ≤ $1,825,000; emergency): motion to suspend by Mister Twist, second by Mister Phillips; motion to adopt by Mister Twist, second by Mister Phillips; outcome: adopted (roll-call recorded as all present voting yes).
- Resolution R18-2025 (advertise and contract for Sidewalk Repair Program Phase 16; ≤ $298,220): motion to suspend by Mister Twist, second by Mister Phillips; motion to adopt by Mister Twist, second by Mister Witten; outcome: adopted (roll-call recorded as all present voting yes).
- Resolution R19-2025 (adjusting various fees; emergency): motion to suspend by Mister Witten, second by Mister Seivert; motion to adopt by Mister Widdon, second by Mister Twist; outcome: adopted.
- Ordinance O6-2025 (accept storm sewers, sanitary sewers and bike path easements at Board of Education replat for Hook/North School site): the council attempted to suspend readings but recorded only six votes in favor of suspension (a seven-vote suspension is required); suspension failed and the ordinance was sent to second reading.
- Ordinance O7-2025 (amend Chapter 915 — sewer rates, connections, pretreatment; emergency): motion to suspend by Mister Witten, second by Missus Westfall; motion to adopt by Mister Twist, second by Mister Sievert; outcome: adopted (roll-call recorded as yes votes sufficient).
- Ordinance O8-2025 (approve Project Sturgeon expansion agreement under employee creation incentive program; emergency): motion to suspend by Mister Seivert, second by Mister Pierce; motion to adopt by Mister Witten, second by Mister Twist; outcome: adopted.
- Ordinance O9-2025 (authorize use of public areas and DORA activation for Troy Strawberry Festival, allow sale of beer subject to permits/insurance; emergency): motion to suspend by Missus Westfall, second by Mister Phillips; motion to adopt by Mister Phillips, second by Missus Westfall; outcome: adopted (one recorded \"no\" vote on the motion to adopt prior to final adoption).
- Ordinance O10-2025 (designate certain property as outdoor refreshment area for Strawberry Festival June 6–8; emergency): motion to suspend by Missus Westfall, second by Mister Phillips; motion to adopt by Mister Witten, second by Missus Snead; outcome: adopted (one recorded \"no\" vote prior to final adoption).
- Ordinance O11-2025 (authorize use of public areas for 2025 Troy Truckyard event May 10, 6–9 p.m.; emergency): motion to suspend by Missus Snead, second by Missus Westfall; motion to adopt by Mister Witten, second by Missus Westfall; outcome: adopted (one recorded \"no\" vote prior to final adoption).
- Ordinance O12-2025 (amend public records policy per House Bill 315; emergency): motion to suspend by Mister Phillips, second by Missus Sneed; motion to adopt by Missus Snee, second by Mister Witten; outcome: adopted.
- Ordinance O13-2025 (establish salary range and position for project manager; emergency): motion to suspend by Mister Phillips, second by Mister Pierce; motion to adopt by Mister Witten, second by Missus Snead; outcome: adopted.

Context and next steps: Several items were advanced as emergency measures so staff can meet statutory deadlines or to allow event permitting and contract execution ahead of summer schedules. The finance committee reported that Project Sturgeon is projected to create 166 jobs with an annual payroll exceeding $7,000,000 and estimated an annual rebate of about $34,000 for six years under the employee creation incentive program; the applicant must identify itself in writing by Aug. 31, 2025. The park maintenance building project will proceed through the design-build contractor under a guaranteed maximum price that includes previously authorized design expenditures.","At its April 7 meeting, the Troy City Council adopted a series of emergency resolutions and ordinances including changes to tax-incentive agreements, a design-build contract for a park maintenance building, sidewalk repairs, fee adjustments, and temporary alcohol permits for the Strawberry Festival and other events.","actionData","errors"]

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