The agenda includes a proclamation recognizing Adult Education and Family Literacy Week and a presentation regarding the Riverbend Villas development. Legislative items feature amendments to the city code concerning employee holidays, tax rate approvals, and final development plan authorizations. New business items involve proposed Charter amendments regarding data centers and cryptocurrency mining, procedures for potential recall elections, and the appointment of a Charter Review Committee. Additionally, the commission will address contract awards for utility billing collections and a utility project, alongside authorizations for fiber optic bonding modifications and real estate conveyances.
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The Piqua City Commission addressed several critical items, most notably the franchise agreement between the City of Piqua and AES Ohio to permit utility infrastructure for a data center project. Public hearings and regular meetings involved extensive debate regarding the franchise agreement's terms, potential economic impacts, and community benefits. Additional business included the appointment of personnel to city commissions, approval of liquor permit transfers, authorization of water improvement projects through the Ohio Public Works Commission, amendments to existing engineering contracts, and setting a date for a special election regarding a proposed charter amendment. Operational updates were also provided regarding mosquito fogging, road construction, and the government academy program.
Aug 18, 2026·Board meeting
Piqua City Commission Meeting
The commission convened to conduct the third reading of an ordinance concerning a franchise agreement between the city and AES Ohio, which pertains to constructing electric utility facilities for a data center project. The session included a staff report detailing amendments to the agreement, such as annual franchise fee payments and term limits. Additionally, the commission held a public comment session where citizens voiced concerns regarding the economic impact of the project, the potential for tax revenue, and the city's negotiation strategy.
Dec 2, 2025·Board meeting agenda packet
Piqua City Commission Regular Meeting
The Commission discussed several ordinances including amendments to the Piqua Code regarding the Municipal Golf Course and City Parks, appropriations for the City of Piqua for 2026, and an amended ordinance for 2025 appropriations. New business included resolutions approving wages for municipal employees and authorizing collective bargaining agreements with the Ohio Patrolmen's Benevolent Association and the Fraternal Order of Police. Additionally, the Commission considered approving the tax rate for the Miami County Conservancy District.
