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.
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The commission deliberated on the Low Level Dam Removal and River Restoration project, potential amendments to board and commission membership requirements, and a proposed electric utility franchise agreement with AES Ohio intended to service a new data center. Additional topics included lease agreements for commercial space at Fort Piqua Plaza, appropriations for the 2026 fiscal year, and the modification of legal services contracts for economic development. Executive sessions were convened to conduct reviews concerning personnel and employment compensation matters.
May 5, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
Piqua City Commission Regular Meeting Agenda
The agenda includes items such as a work session on the Pavement Program, old business regarding ordinance readings for code updates and utility chapters (sewers/water), and new business involving license agreements with local sports programs, contracts for paving and ADA curb ramp programs, and the purchase of a new police camera system.
