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Marion City Council Meeting 6-22-26
Published: Jun 22, 2026
City Council Approves COPS Grant Application for Law Enforcement Funding
Ordinance 2026-059 was adopted to authorize the Safety Service Director to apply for and administer the Community-Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Hiring Program grant through the U.S. Department of Justice. The grant aims to provide funding for law enforcement personnel. The ordinance includes a 25% match requirement, for which a cost-share waiver is being requested. If granted, the match would be 0%. The motion to suspend the three-reading rule passed with nine votes and zero abstentions. The motion to adopt the ordinance also passed with nine votes and zero abstentions.
New Drive-Through Recycling Drop-Off Location to Open July 6th
The city recycling program is ending at the end of the month, with a new drive-through recycling drop-off location opening on July 6th. The new service will operate Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the city garage.
City Council Approves Additional Appropriations for SCMR Fund Bond Payments
Ordinance 2026-061 was adopted, requesting additional appropriations to the SCMR fund for bond payments, totaling $2,900. This is described as a normal standing item for bond payments for excavation and related costs. The finance committee recommended approval with a 3-0 vote. The motion to suspend the three-reading rule passed with nine votes and zero abstentions. The motion to adopt the ordinance also passed with nine votes and zero abstentions.
City Council Approves Poet Bioprocessing Grant for YMCA Rec Center Scholarships
Ordinance 2026-057 was adopted to authorize the auditor to accept grant donations from the Poet Bioprocessing Community Grant. These funds are designated to provide scholarships for the YMCA Rec Center for fiscal year 2026. The motion to suspend the three-reading rule passed with eight votes and one abstention. The motion to adopt the resolution also passed with eight votes and one abstention. Councilman Rollins abstained from voting due to his role as appointment manager of Poet Bioprocessing.
City Council Authorizes Application for Nature Works Grant for Rotary Park Playground
Ordinance 2026-058 was adopted, authorizing the Safety Service Director to apply for and administer the Nature Works Grant Program through the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). The grant is intended to replace playground equipment at Rotary Park. The motion to suspend the three-reading rule passed with nine votes and zero abstentions. The motion to adopt the ordinance also passed with nine votes and zero abstentions. The grant is to replace playground equipment at Rotary Club.
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