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A staff member told council that general fund revenue for 2026 was estimated \"a little over $39,000,000,\" based on recent income tax collections showing growth in March and April; staff used a 5% income tax growth assumption and generally 3% growth assumptions for other revenues. Estimated general fund expenses were described as about $36,000,000, producing a projected surplus of roughly $2,800,000, which staff said meets the state’s balancing expectations for a tentative budget.

Staff described exhibit tables comparing actuals for fiscal years 2023 and 2024, appropriations for 2025, and the 2026 estimates. Exhibit 3 lists fund-by-fund beginning balances, projected receipts and appropriations; staff reported all funds as positive in the tentative plan. Exhibit 4 was described as capital budgets for permanent improvements, reported at a little over $19,000,000; staff emphasized that the exhibit does not include expenses paid from bond issues.

The presenter also discussed debt and refunding policy in general terms, noting the city pays interest twice a year and may consider refunding bonds if market conditions make it advantageous. Council asked procedural and line-item questions; staff said detailed budgeting will continue later in the summer. The resolution passed on roll call with six yes votes.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council - Jun 09 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Hilliard City Council on June 9 adopted a tentative tax budget for fiscal year 2026, with staff projecting general fund revenue of a little over $39 million and a projected surplus of about $2.8 million.","taxTitle","Hilliard, Franklin County, Ohio","taxId",52752,"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},6205420,"Council OKs purchase of 32-seat lift-enabled bus for parks programming",217,644000,861000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3772842-8bc8d989c376fdc679b7bf40f7f9b071&start=644&end=861","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3772842-8bc8d989c376fdc679b7bf40f7f9b071/thumbnail_644000.jpg","/articles/6205420/Hilliard/Franklin-County/Ohio/Council-OKs-purchase-of-32-seat-lift-enabled-bus-for-parks-programming","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6205420-5284e6fd93ffb727cf131aa2cde98907/orig.mp4?Expires=1771138027&Signature=JZbb67Wpnuww-d5TP5LIshRk493CRPIgg~NvPqJ13PBjH2p3-qG-oW-OiET-LaoOnOHWglkAYFFsk~uOz6PL6RMv9e2cw56Jx1KTTiiv1zGkmaQvsaJcCKxyXsf1s6CaiojhLU22EMTXC7OEXuhN-zWK1s~ebe68teo2f8R2vSEbkLZc0PwyE~aztwPxtg7PcynTYUIC71Qv2LHp9K1MvIlNovopFU-mK2qvV4CyWKIHA7i68GqmIQihNLG0e9NPnzFLeoLmC7bT7bbsuyIAqsL6GQ-bCmB9Y~akGQttDaWHcPbg~9k7Vzw96H9ogCZgELgNz~TLHM7aTR1Rjp-5pA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Hilliard City Council on June 9 approved Resolution 25R43 authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Transportation Equipment Sales Corporation (Tesco) to buy a replacement bus for the Recreation and Parks Department.

A city staff member identified the replacement as a 2026 Ford F-650 StarTrans Senator II HD, a 32-passenger, lift-enabled transportation bus, and said the purchase price is \"just over $200,000.\" The bus will replace the department’s large transportation bus purchased in February 2004.

City staff said the purchase followed a request-for-proposals process that closed May 15, with three vendors submitting quotes. Staff reported that Tesco was selected based on price and the trade-in value offered for the current unit. The staff member said several staff reviewed and rated the quotes before recommending Tesco.

Councilmembers asked whether a 32-passenger bus would meet needs; staff replied the new vehicle is slightly larger than the current 28-passenger bus and adds lift capability. The staff member said larger-capacity models can create operational challenges on some trips and would increase cost because they typically require a heavier duty chassis.

The resolution passed on roll call, with all six councilmembers present voting yes. The clerk announced the resolution will be in effect at the earliest date allowable by law.","The council authorized just over $200,000 to buy a 32-passenger, lift-enabled 2026 Ford F-650 bus from Transportation Equipment Sales Corporation (Tesco) to replace a 2004 vehicle; the purchase followed an RFP with three bidders and passed 6-0.",{"_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},6205425,"Hilliard council amends mobile food vehicle rules to encourage electric generators",270,362000,632000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3772842-8bc8d989c376fdc679b7bf40f7f9b071&start=362&end=632","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3772842-8bc8d989c376fdc679b7bf40f7f9b071/thumbnail_362000.jpg","/articles/6205425/Hilliard/Franklin-County/Ohio/Hilliard-council-amends-mobile-food-vehicle-rules-to-encourage-electric-generators","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6205425-ebf6568628749bb03e718709ecb7962b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771138027&Signature=m37XI15LGD1nmSPuEMF0Bet1zcngKLlQ5qFmkHqie~3cwMmNicDEmWij9NVnkOqXqjwtYiGi3~KqIBwpj0Wuo6eG35pR6LcjxY-~pSg5AIasVJwybfjU5IrikBiPwfIwPE8jjAn3OGwnwzWXQF1MRb6V2vqt068j60I8YodXcoxIXDGFogG6Mqmwi3t2ehGEj0iTimKlYwGGYfaO0Ucz8CK0BFm1~eLPled250CVldz1ZMiv-kb-p3HDH0hOAaZqY1pBpGO-srbfKDCkz8zCvxtqYFFulljzcJdTkXdYNKXOv90CdM~CYoU3uRGKRF-Zf9q~A6TYSTb7jTlRmRDthw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Hilliard City Council on June 9 approved an amendment to the city’s mobile food vehicle regulations that encourages operators to consider electric generators and directs that any such generator be placed on the side of the vehicle facing away from adjacent businesses or public space.

Council President Tim Catone opened the second reading of Ordinance 25-15, which amends Chapter 753 of the City of Hilliard codified ordinances regarding mobile food vehicles. Council Member Cynthia Vermillion proposed language that would encourage the use of electric generators and require placement away from neighboring businesses and public areas. Vermillion said the change is intended to \"further reduce noise impact and other environmental impacts.\" (Quotation attributed to Cynthia Vermillion.)

Council and staff discussed cost and incentives for electric generators; a staff member said they were not aware of any city incentives or rebates for electric generators. City staff described a possible formatting approach to add a new division headed \"Generators,\" with the encouraging language as a subdivision to the existing section.

Council Member Vermillion moved to add the language; the motion was adopted and the amended ordinance was passed on roll call, with Council Members Hale, Carrier, Betts, Vermillion, Vice President Teeter and President Catone voting yes. The clerk recorded the ordinance as passed 6-0. The ordinance \"has passed and will be in effect at the earliest date allowable by law,\" according to the clerk’s announcement.

The amendment is phrased as encouragement rather than a mandate; no change was made during the meeting to require electric generators or to create a city incentive program. Staff noted the cost of larger power needs may make electric generators more expensive for some operators and that incentive options were not identified during the discussion.","The Hilliard City Council amended its mobile food vehicle ordinance to encourage—rather than require—use of electric generators and to direct placement away from adjacent businesses and public spaces; the ordinance passed 6-0 and will take effect at the earliest date allowed by law.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6205405,"Council hears community updates: clothing-reuse pilot, cleanup volunteer numbers, public-arts unveiling",98,139000,237000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3772842-8bc8d989c376fdc679b7bf40f7f9b071&start=139&end=237","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3772842-8bc8d989c376fdc679b7bf40f7f9b071/thumbnail_139000.jpg","/articles/6205405/Hilliard/Franklin-County/Ohio/Council-hears-community-updates-clothing-reuse-pilot-cleanup-volunteer-numbers-public-arts-unveiling","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6205405-7f293d19bcb9f36e417df50e50426285/orig.mp4?Expires=1771138027&Signature=lKm4OyKvesBL0tliBfjrJjiVRlaAaBkUgqu~1l0AcfGgVxKxSKakeqr-gfrqCi1JhnZuxqYAjKq5pJxVXpOyHc6o12tvBkHjCGiiwQlD1tdbDGPHOBjCqYaDE3eRmBTme61d5Z0mRot2Y3OJmdtwSygCKJa79lVjYFYEMw40~DYosgGgly0B7EQMkk1r4VFJ81qMTKoySbUnwfGDkUEatab7UBaD59LOGZ~prKImELUd9379lAtuHoCwE-19Hlsx41qgSVdj~a5JbN9rNzzwLiWqE5F2ZbOykqmmRklTtTNt0CFbqB0J1bKxHW1A391B4xdPFpRW2zCMFbr8FhG1-g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","During commission and board reports at the June 9 Hilliard City Council meeting, council members and commissioners shared several community updates and upcoming events.

Cynthia Vermillion, speaking for Destination Hilliard, directed residents to destinationhilliard.org for summer events. Vermillion also, speaking for the Environmental Sustainability Commission, described a Swayco pilot program collecting used clothing and other textiles through August for reuse; she said the closest drop-off for Hilliard residents is the Upper Arlington Public Service Center at 4100 Roberts Road.

Greg Betts, speaking for Keep Hilliard Beautiful, reported that on May 31 volunteers collected 27 bags of trash and one bag of recyclable material at Tinapple Plaza; 24 volunteers participated. A follow-up volunteer cleanup day was announced for June 21 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Advanced Drainage Systems parking lot, 4671 Raindrop Way.

Public arts reports noted a statue unveiling celebration at Hilliard Station Park timed to occur during a scheduled band break; council members encouraged attendance. Rec and Parks Advisory Commission and the Aging in Place Committee also announced upcoming meetings.

These remarks were delivered as part of routine board and commission reports and public information; no formal council action was taken on the items reported.","Council members and commission representatives reported a Swayco pilot for used-clothing drop-offs, a Keep Hilliard Beautiful cleanup that collected 27 bags of trash with 24 volunteers, and a public-arts statue unveiling at Hilliard Station Park; meeting reminders for advisory groups were also announced.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6205410,"Council appoints member to Hilliard Community Authority board; vote 5-1",49,1299000,1348000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3772842-8bc8d989c376fdc679b7bf40f7f9b071&start=1299&end=1348","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3772842-8bc8d989c376fdc679b7bf40f7f9b071/thumbnail_1299000.jpg","/articles/6205410/Hilliard/Franklin-County/Ohio/Council-appoints-member-to-Hilliard-Community-Authority-board-vote-5-1","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6205410-0f0b00c16a7c4a427365fb169800d8b7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771138027&Signature=CVSWDAiThGiui557x7ScrUuZUsrc30~3jS3B~8Z7ZT3uMb2~wpZX8qKA~2kKkIrB1woTd7earaulb6-nFoqvOWrO3AGZdDEJkeNI2IA2gAxHf40iIROQcWDWzJgSyAcfIA9INlPn4BrfRMhV8EEbA1WLUK8dQSoOHRFOJcAI~P0cm~9bp7zWcPTXctINP~R6JZP1AbjXeON7EB996RH5R~KIFGwbjvP7pl8xDoMP626SBrJ7WxP-tQvlWV-r8MwcR5X2UCIGV-tzqpS0edKwTdhSJ~~bxQbxxoAjQCkSYDR5lWcnYNRrEEMI6U8fOaiG3cLVBRIFdlRNArd8yrPEoQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Hilliard City Council on June 9 voted to appoint a member to the Board of Trustees of the Hilliard Community Authority under Resolution 25R45.

City staff reported no additional information beyond the staff report included in the meeting packet. The roll call vote was 5 in favor and 1 opposed; the clerk recorded the vote as \"Pass 5 1.\" Councilmember Carrier registered the lone no vote during the roll call.

The resolution was announced as passed and in effect at the earliest date allowable by law. The meeting packet contains the staff report and candidate materials, but no additional public discussion occurred on the record at the meeting.","The council approved Resolution 25R45 appointing a member to the Board of Trustees of the Hilliard Community Authority; the motion passed 5-1 with one council member voting no.","actionData","errors"]

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