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City officials and councilmembers congratulated the new firefighters and welcomed them to the department. Councilmembers noted the hires during report sections and thanked the department for service to the community.

Why it matters: staffing additions affect department capacity for emergency response and routine public-safety coverage.

What was said
During special presentations the council read short biographical remarks about each new hire. City and council remarks at the meeting welcomed the new members and expressed hopes they serve with the department for many years.

Next steps
The firefighters were welcomed to the department; no further council action was recorded.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council 04-10-2025","oneSentenceSummary","Council administered oaths to two new firefighters — Kyler Hughes and Austin Hoffman — and councilmembers publicly welcomed the additions to the fire department at the April 10 meeting.","taxTitle","Moraine City Council, Moraine, Montgomery County, Ohio","taxId",69285,"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},6077125,"City manager: Moraine building drying, remodel progressing after flooding; Arbor Day, park-plan dates announced",173,1463000,1636000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2965749-f1582b635a0da04777c194ecf36e125d&start=1463&end=1636","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2965749-f1582b635a0da04777c194ecf36e125d/thumbnail_1463000.jpg","/articles/6077125/Ohio/City-manager-Moraine-building-drying-remodel-progressing-after-flooding-Arbor-Day-park-plan-dates-announced","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6077125-2c6ec52140ad4d0bfef038b1d913e165/orig.mp4?Expires=1770864906&Signature=V3xe4BPstoG34jZ199p6VMIxOI2IU-YW9nkPeJCRtruar8r5HCEvQY5ozlE87GrozoAOcl4Cwir1DS2tgUdSn7bo8Tk1OGiJ9UmWt-JXIbASgpZhUP1k6xVpxcjVKiUroA5mHpN~-77mPUFWR1ywhCgMxQVaXnvGoNxckzfmf~BkI21-zaDUIembfG7T2gKPO9TxpCsjuPM6JQnX4iIuE9GFOIRHnOyH7jUjO7rqVR3E5Tj-pc5EdQaYq92QHY4QAnnmG3xJrwSsuYUpiVe0w4SWrOmXk0nIuA~Ebbq8RoJ8hQh56E0e7qCHAhfCWpQW7Y-zzAeucGBJNKmpS3Wj~w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Moraine city officials told council on April 10 that water intrusion at the city building has been dried and that renovation work is moving ahead, with new insulation, a catwalk frame and boiler work already in progress.

City Manager Mike extended the city’s appreciation to the street and building-maintenance crews and to individual staff who worked through a recent flooding incident. He also thanked neighboring jurisdictions and Montgomery County for lending pumps and other assistance during the emergency.

Why it matters: the city building is used for council meetings and public services; the remodel is intended to prevent repeat water intrusion, improve building systems and return meetings to the city facility.

What staff reported
City Manager Mike said the front of the building had a trough drain system that became clogged and caused interior flooding. Workers have gutted the affected area, installed spray-foam insulation in the council chambers ceiling and welded new structural beams. Photos shown at the meeting also documented boiler work and removed glazing at the building front.

A staff member said the project should prevent the specific problem once the remodel is complete. Staff confirmed work continued despite recent rains and that crews have accelerated progress so the council can resume meetings in the building when feasible.

Community events and planning
Mayor Terry Murphy read a proclamation naming Friday, April 25, 2025, as Arbor Day in the city of Moraine and staff said the city will distribute tree saplings at a Wax Park Arbor Day event. The city also announced an adult Easter egg hunt tonight at 9 p.m. at the Civic Center and a children’s event at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Civic Center; staff encouraged registration or advance notice for planning.

The master park plan presentation — previously scheduled for April 24 — was rescheduled to the May 8 council meeting. Drafts will be circulated to council two weeks before that meeting for review and questions.

Staff and council remarks
Multiple councilmembers publicly thanked city staff, volunteers and neighboring communities for their response during the flooding, and noted gratitude that damage in Moraine was not as severe as reported in some other communities. The Finance Director said a staff person will be available at the Civic Center the next day to help taxpayers who need to submit paperwork, and city staff said they can consider waiving late fees where residents were prevented from filing on time due to the building closure.","City Manager reported April 10 that flooding inside the city building has been remediated and renovation work is progressing. Staff thanked street and maintenance crews and neighboring jurisdictions for aid; Arbor Day and community event dates and a revised park master-plan presentation schedule were announced.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6077129,"Moraine Council approves multiple 2025 public-works contracts, adopts 10% change-order contingency after debate",196,670000,866000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2965749-f1582b635a0da04777c194ecf36e125d&start=670&end=866","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2965749-f1582b635a0da04777c194ecf36e125d/thumbnail_670000.jpg","/articles/6077129/Ohio/Moraine-Council-approves-multiple-2025-public-works-contracts-adopts-10-change-order-contingency-after-debate","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6077129-aa7c209c059829fdd454af810278f78c/orig.mp4?Expires=1770864906&Signature=h7AjPihGtp5hrR62TsyJZoOjcUbCoT8ESQ5dGmm~oHFdmFTMU4HNxIkgddFPcNoYre9iM5j58R6gJaP3YLYUFhSfoTxoJAvpevwOShOaJkIFPppuJaNjQ66NI4tmL3nNuDgtpqtXTvRLhQ9nZVHXybZJWa3NcNHYJsp6LsBzjMV~Dsb1Dx~Ln5RRRGkngAIuj2cJvyc3gQkkcBRx1KlvkSu31Dbc5v73rfIb4xcJSTShhQp-JyX2nadTIZMm9ZTGMnmWudbTPHOAZZYpqvO0QJ8CQ~6T~R4gICr6CAPV~4zkmijU8SGfwEyt6ecrB3BlTPLDbxsfW84E4koF~aOJJg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Moraine City Council on April 10 approved a bundle of 2025 public-works contracts and a small supplemental appropriation, and adopted a provision allowing up to a 10% contingency for change orders on the city’s 2025 asphalt paving program.

The debate centered on whether allowing contractors a built-in 10% change-order contingency would reduce council oversight. A councilmember said they “didn't feel comfortable” allowing that level of discretion without explicit future notification. City Engineer Lauren said the practice is new for Moraine but common among neighboring jurisdictions and the Ohio Department of Transportation, and argued it helps avoid leaving streets in a disrupted or unsafe state while change orders await council approval. The City Manager told council the engineer will report change orders to him and he will report back to council.

Why it matters: the change-order policy affects how quickly crews can respond to unforeseen field conditions and how much administrative oversight council retains over budget increases for projects paid from capital funds.

Votes at a glance
- Resolution 8146-25: Award contract to Barrett Paving Materials, Inc. for the 2025 asphalt paving program, $654,721.69; council authorized the city manager to execute needed change orders (up to specified amount). Vote: Councilmembers Miller, Doherty, Webb, Allen, Witt and Mayor Terry Murphy — all recorded “Yes.” Outcome: approved.
- Ordinance 2,1803-25: Supplemental appropriations for 2025 (period 01/01/2025–12/31/2025); includes $435 to the general fund (2024 liquor and beer permit revenue) and $339.12 ARPA funds toward city building renovations. Vote: unanimous. Outcome: approved as emergency.
- Resolution 8140-25: Award to R. A. Miller Construction Company for 2025 curb ramps and sidewalks, $247,758.95. Vote: unanimous. Outcome: approved.
- Resolution 8148-25: Award to LJ DeWeese Company Inc. for 2025 curb, road and storm structure improvements, $772,715. Vote: unanimous. Outcome: approved.
- Resolution 81409-25: Declare listed items surplus and authorize disposal via GovDeals, donation or trade-in. Vote: unanimous. Outcome: approved.
- Ordinance (table of organization amendment) 82182-25: Remove probationary firefighter rates from the table of organization because they are listed in the union contract; declared emergency and adopted at meeting. Vote: unanimous. Outcome: approved.

Council discussion
Councilmembers pressed staff on oversight for the change-order authority. One councilmember said the city had previously required change orders to return to council for approval and worried that pre-authorizing 10% would remove meaningful review. Lauren, identified in the meeting as the city engineer, said the 10% contingency is intended to expedite needed work when crews encounter unforeseen conditions — for example, deteriorated underlying pavement or curbing that become apparent only after work begins — and that similar policies are used by nearby municipalities and ODOT.

The City Manager said engineers would flag and report change orders to him and he would notify council, and that the total, even with potential change orders, remained under the annual budgeted amount for the programs.

What the legislation does and funding
The paving contract award covers the 2025 asphalt paving program at a base amount of $654,721.69; the council also approved supplemental appropriations that add modest revenues to the general fund ($435) and allocate $339.12 in ARPA funds to the city building renovation project. Other contract awards fund curb ramps, sidewalks and storm-structure work and are budgeted items.

Next steps
Staff will execute the awarded contracts and may approve necessary change orders within the authorized contingency. City engineering staff will report change-order activity to the city manager, who said he will notify council.","At its April 10 meeting the Moraine City Council approved several contract awards and a supplemental appropriation. Members debated a newly authorized 10% change-order contingency for the 2025 asphalt paving program before voting to approve the contract and related rules suspensions; all recorded votes were unanimous.","actionData","errors"]

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