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Lancaster City Council Meeting, Monday, June 22, 2026

Published: Jun 22, 2026

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Public SafetyOther

Fire Department Administrative Code to be Revised

Temporary ordinance 2326, in its first of three readings, will repeal and replace Chapter 113 of Title 5 of Part 1 of the Lancaster Codified Ordinance, which pertains to the Fire Department.

UtilitiesInfrastructure

Finance Committee Approves 'Then and Now' Certificate for Water Facility Insurance

The Finance Committee reviewed and approved a 'then and now' certificate for a past due invoice of $36,642 for builders' risk insurance for the upper hacking water pollution control facility. The invoice was issued in 2024 but was not received by the department. Approval was needed to pay the two-year-old invoice, and a suspension of rules was requested for immediate payment.

Zoning And Land UseCommercial

West End TIF District Ordinance Amended and Restated

Temporary ordinance 1426 was passed, amending and restating permanent ordinance 32-25 concerning the West End TIF district. This ordinance declares the improvements to real property in the West End to be a public purpose, exempt from real property taxation, and requires annual service payments in lieu of taxes. It also describes public infrastructure improvements and establishes a public improvement tax increment equivalent fund.

Hiring & ProcurementOther

Non-Union Pay Ordinance Amendment Undergoes Second Reading

Temporary ordinance 1826 star, which replaces temporary ordinance 1826, is in its second of three readings. This ordinance amends the non-union pay ordinance. The replacement ordinance corrects a typo, changing an engineer position number from 'J' to 'K'.

GrantsResidential

City Authorizes Application for $250,000 CHIP Program Funds

Temporary resolution 5426 was passed, authorizing the city to apply for the Community Housing Impact and Preservation (CHIP) Program for fiscal year 2026. The application is for $250,000. The resolution included a declaration of emergency to expedite the submission.

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