Meeting recap City Council - Work Sessions
Proposed Water and Sewer Rate Increases Discussed by Council
Avon City Council reviewed a proposal for water and sewer rate increases for 2026 and 2027 during its work session on February 2, 2026. Utility officials explained that water rates would see a 2 percent increase each year, while sewer rates would increase by 6 percent annually to keep up with regional costs. Council also heard updates on the Village Project cancer support organization and discussed a resident's offer to donate land for a new fire station.
Highlights
- Water rates are proposed to increase by 2 percent in both 2026 and 2027.
- Sewer rates are proposed to increase by 6 percent in both 2026 and 2027.
- A new $50 late fee is planned for backflow testing compliance.
- The Village Project reported providing 1,587 meals to Avon families undergoing cancer treatment in 2025.
- A resident offered two acres of land for the proposed fire station along the Middleton Road extension.
- The City is purchasing lighting for ball fields 1 and 3 at Veterans Park.
Ordinances & resolutions
| Number | Subject | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinance No. 2-26 | To amend Planning and Zoning Code sections regarding attached single-family dwellings, multi-family dwellings, and illumination on pedestrian paths | Planning referral, public hearing set for February 9, 2026, third reading pending |
| Ordinance No. 4-26 | To amend Planning and Zoning Code to require a special use permit for animal boarding in the M-1 district | Planning referral, public hearing set for February 9, 2026, third reading pending |
| Ordinance No. 9-26 | To amend Chapters 210, 1040, and 1042 of the Codified Ordinances for updating water and sewer codes and adjusting rates | First reading scheduled for next week |
| Ordinance No. 10-26 | Authorizing the mayor to enter into an agreement to purchase real estate at Middleton Road and Pendleton Court from LIG Land, LLC | Presented for consideration |
| Ordinance No. 11-26 | Adopting a new privacy policy for the City of Avon website | Presented for consideration |
| Ordinance No. 12-26 | To authorize the mayor to enter into a contract with Musco Sports Lighting, LLC for Veterans Park ball fields 1 and 3 | Presented for consideration |
| Ordinance No. 13-26 | Amending Ordinance No. 105-25 to acquire permanent and temporary construction easements for the French Creek Greenway Phase I Project | Presented for consideration |