Dublin City Council voted 7-0 on Monday, Oct. 26, to approve new water and sewer fees for city customers.
Ordinance 52-26 amends city code chapters governing the sanitary sewer and water systems, establishing new user fees and capacity charges. All seven council members present voted in favor, according to the city's action summary: Christine Alutto, Mayor Chris Amorose Groomes, Vice Mayor Cathy De Rosa, Ms. Johnson, Andy Keeler, Amy Kramb and Dr. Lam.
The specific fee amounts adopted under the ordinance were not detailed in the action summary. Residents can request printed copies of the approved legislation by calling Legislative Services at 614-410-4400.
The four ordinances remain pending, with second readings and public hearings scheduled for Nov. 9:
- Ordinance 53-26 would adopt the annual operating budget for the fiscal year ending Dec. 31, 2027, along with the 2027–2031 Five-Year Capital Improvements Program.
- Ordinance 54-26 would establish the SportsOhio Operations Fund No. 227, a new special revenue fund.
- Ordinance 55-26 would create the Electric Vehicle Charging Fund No. 640, a new enterprise fund.
- Ordinance 56-26 would amend the city's compensation plan for non-union personnel.
After Nov. 9, the remaining regular council meetings are Nov. 16 and Dec. 7.
Council also passed Resolution 46-26 unanimously, accepting the lowest and best bid for the SportsOhio Parking Lot Resurfacing Project. The bid amount was not listed in the action summary.
The meeting at 5555 Perimeter Drive began at 5:30 p.m. and adjourned at 8:44 p.m. Before the regular session, council voted 7-0 to enter executive session covering pending or imminent court action, a confidential economic development request involving public infrastructure and the employment of a public employee. Council also received a presentation on the city's sponsorship strategy.
The Nov. 9 public hearing begins at 7 p.m. in the Council Chamber at 5555 Perimeter Drive. Remaining 2026 council meetings are Nov. 16 and Dec. 7.
