Meeting recap City Council - Work Sessions
Avon City Council Discusses Tree Canopy Decline and Development Updates
At the May 18, 2026, work session, Avon City Council heard a detailed presentation on the city's declining tree canopy, which has dropped to roughly 20.4 percent since 1995. Council members also reviewed updates on pending infrastructure projects, including the French Creek Greenway Trail and outstanding sidewalk installations across town.
Highlights
- Student presenters shared remote sensing data showing tree canopy coverage fell from 37.5 percent in 1995 down to 20.4 percent by 2026.
- Council agreed to schedule a special meeting on June 1 to speed up the bidding process for the French Creek Greenway Trail Phase I project.
- City officials discussed delays regarding public improvements at the Villas at Chester Commons while waiting for the developer to meet required deposit conditions.
- Finance Director Steve Presley explained plans to extend Tax Increment Financing district TIF #3 for an additional 30 years.
Decisions
| Item | Outcome | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduling a Special Meeting on June 1 for bid advertising | Agreed upon by consensus of Council |
Ordinances & resolutions
| Number | Subject | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinance No. 21-26 | To Accept Improvements in the Villas at Chester Commons for the Construction/Installation of Public Utilities and Appurtenances Thereto | Third reading scheduled for Tuesday, May 26, 2026 |
| Ordinance No. 42-26 | To Amend Ordinance No. 413-68, Passed January 15, 1969 Commonly Known as the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Avon, Ohio, as Amended, Rezoning the 17.7 Acres of Land Located on the West Side of Nagel Road Between Middleton & Detroit Roads | Third reading and public hearing scheduled for Tuesday, May 26, 2026 |
| Ordinance No. 61-26 | To Award the Public Bid for the 2026 Avon Pavement Marking Program | Presented for consideration |
| Ordinance No. 62-26 | To Amend Ordinance No. 156-06 to Extend the Term of the Tax Increment Financing for TIF#3 for an Additional 30 Years Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 5709.51 | Presented for consideration |
| Resolution No. R-10-26 | To Advertise for Bids for the French Creek Greenway Trail Phase I Project | Presented for consideration |