City Commission

2341 CITY COMMISSION _— pegcurzar MEETING NovemBErR 5 2025 Barrett Brothers T1505087LD CITY COMMISSION MEETING On Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., the Dayton City Commission met in regular session in the Commission Chambers of City Hall. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Mims called the meeting to order. INVOCATION Commissioner Fairchild led the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Mims led the public in the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Roll call was taken, and Mayor Mims and Commissioners Joseph, Shaw, Fairchild, and Turner-Sloss were present. The Clerk of Commission, Ms. Regina Blackshear, and City Manager, Shelley Dickstein, were also present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Shaw made a motion to approve the minutes from the October 29, 2025, meeting. Commissioner Fairchild seconded the motion. The previous meeting minutes were unanimously approved. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS There were none. PRESENTATION AND SPECIAL AWARDS Montgomery County Commissioner Judy Dodge recognized Dayton City Commissioners Matt Joseph and Chris Shaw for their leadership on the Montgomery County Food Equity Coalition and their long-standing commitment to addressing food insecurity. She highlighted their hands-on involvement with community food distributions, support for initiatives like Homefull’s Gettysburg Grocery Store, and their role in evolving the long- running Food Summit into the successful “Nourishing Montgomery County” event at the Second Street Market. She also noted Commissioner Joseph’s past service as Board President of the House of Bread and thanked both commissioners for their continued dedication to making Montgomery County and Dayton food secure. Commissioner Turner-Sloss congratulated Commissioner Judy Dodge on the successful Human Services Levy and thanked Commissioners Matt Joseph and Chris Shaw for their work addressing food insecurity. She noted the county’s $500,000 contribution to The Foodbank and encouraged donations through organizations with greater buying power to maximize impact, emphasizing continued collaboration during challenging times. Commissioner Fairchild congratulated Commissioner Dodge on the Human Services Levy’s passage, thanked her for the county’s Foodbank contribution, and emphasized working together to support vulnerable residents amid federal uncertainty. Commissioner Shaw thanked Commissioner Judy Dodge for her years of leadership on food security issues, commending her continued dedication since Ambassador Hall’s tenure. He also acknowledged Commissioner Matt Joseph’s leadership and expressed appreciation for the opportunity to collaborate on this important work.  2342 CITY COMMISSION _ recuar MEETING yovemper 5 2025 Barrett Brothers T1505087LD Commissioner Joseph thanked Commissioner Judy Dodge for her long-standing leadership in addressing food insecurity. He emphasized that she has built strong public— private partnerships connecting people and food systems “from farm to table.” He noted that these networks are especially vital now amid funding gaps and federal uncertainty, and he thanked her for creating the connections that will help the community navigate future challenges. Mayor Mims thanked Commissioner Judy Dodge for her partnership and leadership, noting her work with the Ohio One group to direct settlement funds from the state’s lawsuit against pharmaceutical companies. He highlighted the importance of those efforts in helping Dayton address and reduce the impacts of the drug crisis and expressed appreciation for her continued collaboration. Bosnian Student Cohort Miranda Brooks of Dayton’s Human Relations Council presented the 2025 Dayton— Bosnia Youth Leadership Program, now in its seventh cohort, which has impacted over 150 Bosnian students and teachers with support from 30+ local host families. She announced Bonnie Culling and The Entrepreneur Center as new program partners and thanked colleagues for their support, highlighting the program’s role in fostering cross- cultural understanding and connection. Ms. Brooks then invited Ms. Kling to speak. Bonnie Kling, Director of Operations at the Entrepreneur Center and Chair of the Sister Cities Committee, introduced the 2025 Dayton—Bosnia Youth Leadership Program, hosting 18 students and three teachers. She highlighted the importance of local host families, the students’ leadership and civic engagement, and thanked contributing organizations. This year, participants will attend Dayton Peace Accords 30th anniversary events and a master class at Wright State. She closed by thanking colleagues and the City of Dayton for support, then invited the students and teachers to introduce themselves. Commissioner Matt Joseph welcomed the Dayton—Bosnia Youth Leadership Program participants, praising the impact they’ve already made in the community during their visit. He thanked the teachers and organizers for their efforts and acknowledged the positive change the students are creating in people’s lives. Commissioner Turner-Sloss welcomed the Dayton—Bosnia Youth Leadership Program participants, commended Commissioner Joseph and the organizers for their leadership, and wished the students an enjoyable and meaningful visit to Dayton. Commissioner Fairchild and Commissioner Shaw welcomed the Dayton—Bosnia Youth Leadership Program participants, encouraging them to take full advantage of their time in Dayton. Mayor Mims also welcomed them, wished them well on their upcoming trip to New York, and invited them to return to Dayton anytime. CITY MANAGER’S COMMENTS ON CALENDAR ITEMS Ms. Dickstein reported no changes to the evening’s calendar but highlighted Item 2, a service agreement with Topsh Shape Enterprises, Inc. for cart paths, tee boxes, and drainage improvements at the Community Golf Club. She explained that the project is funded through golf course revenues under a conservative debt structure, functioning like an enterprise account. While the improvements are self-funded, some revenue is still allocated to support youth development programs. CITIZENS’ COMMENTS ON CALENDAR ITEMS  2343 CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 5 2025 COD REPRO 333-4043 CITIZENS’ COMMENTS ON CALENDAR ITEMS There was one citizen registered to speak. 1. Mr. Keegan Sickels, 1517 Burrows Dr- spoke in support of the Safe Streets and Roads for All Safety Plan, highlighting its potential to improve roadway safety, equity, and transparency, especially in underserved areas. CITY COMMISSIONS’ COMMENTS ON CALENDAR ITEMS Commissioner Fairchild thanked the City Manager for the context on golf course spending and asked a question regarding the police vehicles, noting that only three of the new vehicles were hybrid. She inquired whether this was due to supply issues. The City Manager responded that it was indeed a supply and functional issue, as some vehicle types needed for specific organizational functions were not yet available in hybrid or electric models. Commissioner Joseph added that the city is ensuring all police operational needs are met, but whenever the opportunity arises, hybrids or fully electric vehicles are being incorporated. He also commended the City Manager for highlighting Topsh Shape Enterprises’ work at the Community Golf Club, noting that the capital improvements would enhance an already well-maintained course. He praised the course’s condition even late in the season, acknowledged the positive impact of recent renovations such as cart paths, and expressed interest in reviewing end-of-year performance numbers. Mayor Mims thanked the commissioners for their comments, noting that early-season rain had slowed activity slightly. REPORTS A. Purchase Orders, Agreements, and Contracts: (All contracts are valid until delivery is complete or through December 31“ of the current year). 1. Purchase Orders: MUNICIPAL COURT Al. Business Information Systems, Inc. (digital evidence equipment, software and installation in five courtrooms) $268,673.70 POLICE B1. Statewide Ford Lincoln Mercury (fourteen (14) 2026 Ford Police Interceptor SUVs and three 2026 Ford Police Interceptor Hybrid SUVs, full-size, 4-door, V6 and all-wheel-drive) $810,915.30 WATER C1. Metropolitan Environmental Services, Inc. (industrial tank and pipe cleaning services as needed through 12/31/25) $250,000.00 -Departments of Municipal Court, Police, and Water. Total: $1,329,589.00 Service Agreement: 2. Topp Shape Enterprises, Inc. — Contract Modification — for cart paths, tee boxes and drainage improvements at Community Golf Club — Department of Recreation/Sports. $2,191,269.45 (Thru 12/31/27) 2344 CITY COMMISSION ~ recurar MEETING novemBer 5 2025 COD REPRO 333-4043 B. Construction Contract: Scodeller Construction, Inc. — Award of Contract — for crack sealing of various 3. streets throughout the City of Dayton — Department of Public Works/Civil Engineering. $400,000.00 (Thru 11/05/28) APPROVAL OF CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS Commissioner Joseph a made the motion to approve the City Manager’s Reports. Commissioner Shaw seconded the motion. The City Manager’s Reports were unanimously approved. LEGISLATION Resolution — First Reading No. 6899-25 - Adopting the Dayton Safe Streets and Roads for All Safety Action Plan. Ordinances — Second Reading No. 32163-25 - Providing Temporary Appropriations for the Ordinary Operating and Capital Expenses of the City of Dayton Pending Passage of the Year 2026 Annual Appropriation Ordinance. A roll call vote was taken, resulting in a 5-0 vote. Voting in the affirmative were Mayor Mims, Commissioners Joseph, Shaw, Fairchild, and Turner-Sloss. The Ordinance was adopted. No. 32164-25 - Authorizing the City Manager to Participate with the Ohio Department of Transportation for the MOT West Third Street Safety IMP Project. A roll call vote was taken, resulting in a 5-0 vote. Voting in the affirmative were Mayor Mims, Commissioners Joseph, Shaw, Fairchild, and Turner-Sloss. The Ordinance was adopted. Resolution —Second Reading No. 6897-25 - Approving the City Manager’s 2026 Operating and Capital Improvement Budget Recommendations, Authorizing the Necessary Implementation Actions. A roll call vote was taken, resulting in a 5-0 vote. Voting in the affirmative were Mayor Mims, Commissioners Joseph, Shaw, Fairchild, and Turner-Sloss. The Resolution was adopted. No. 6898-25 - Approving the Joint Submission with the City of Huber Heights of a Grant Application and Authorizing the Acceptance of Grant Awards from the Ohio Department of Transportation under the Transportation Improvement Program for State Fiscal Year 2031. A roll call vote was taken, resulting in a 5-0 vote. Voting in the affirmative were Mayor Mims, Commissioners Joseph, Shaw, Fairchild, and Turner-Sloss. The Resolution was adopted.  2345 CITY COMMISSION _— REcutLaR MEETING novempBer 5 2025 COD REPRO 333-4043 CITIZENS’ COMMENTS There were three citizens registered to speak. 1. Mr. Alec Johnson, 4822 Hassan Cir- spoke about systemic poverty, capitalism, and U.S. imperialism, arguing that economic inequality and social suffering are deliberately caused by the wealthy elite, linking these issues to climate change, AI, and militarism, and called for a general strike by the working class to challenge this system. 2. Mr. Mark Brooks, 1535 Earlham Dr- spoke about leaf pickup scheduling, requesting that the city consider delaying or reducing pickups, so they better align with when leaves actually fall. 3. Mr. Kevin Keller, 3922 E Third St- spoke about safety concerns on East Third Street, including speeding and dangerous stunts by youths, the need for timely alley paving to prevent winter hazards, and suggested exploring measures to prevent wrong-way driving and improve overall traffic safety. COMMENTS BY THE CITY MANAGER Ms. Dickstein noted that the city has conducted an analysis of speeding on East Third Street, which is nearly complete, and that DPD leadership is finalizing details before sharing a strategy to address the issue. COMMENTS BY THE CITY COMMISSION Commissioner Turner-Sloss Commissioner Turner-Sloss thanked Commissioner Judy Dodge, Miranda Brooks, Commissioner Joseph, and the Bosnia Youth Leadership Program team for their work, acknowledged residents’ concerns including Mr. Keller’s about East Third Street and suggested follow-up meetings to address them, and also congratulated Montgomery County on the passage of Issue One (Human Services Levy), local candidates including Reverend Robinson Thompson, and Commissioner Fairchild on reelection, while thanking Mayor Mims for his service. Commissioner Fairchild Commissioner Fairchild thanked voters for supporting the Human Services Levy and Issue Nine for the public hospital, acknowledged candidates and Mayor Mims for their service, congratulated Commissioner Turner-Sloss on her election, and highlighted upcoming community events including the Access to Justice Awards and the Dayton Literary Peace Award author’s talk and book fair. Commissioner Shaw Commissioner Shaw congratulated his colleagues on their elections, thanked voters for supporting the Human Services Levy, emphasized the importance of those services, and highlighted an upcoming regional road safety action plan open house on November 18, encouraging community input. Commissioner Joseph Commissioner Joseph congratulated fellow commissioners on their elections, thanked voters for supporting the Human Services Levy, and promoted a Wayne Avenue neighborhood cleanup this Saturday from 9—11:30 a.m. 2346 CITY COMMISSION _ recutar MEETING yovemper 5 2025 COD REPRO 333-4043 Mayor Mims Mayor Mims began by reminding city employees who are veterans about upcoming Veterans Day events, specifically Jeff's World-Famous Pancakes breakfast at 10:00 a.m. and the Veterans Day parade at the VA, starting at 11:00 a.m., noting that gates close at 10:30 a.m. so participants should arrive beforehand. He then addressed the recent elections, congratulating his fellow commissioners on their successful campaigns and praising the detail and quality of their campaigns. Mayor Mims emphasized the importance of the Human Services Levy, highlighting that these services have been vital to the community and county, especially in the face of inflation and limited resources, and stressed the need to continue supporting these programs. Finally, he mentioned that although he will leave office in December, he plans to remain active in the community in some capacity. He concluded the meeting with his signature message: “Love and peace for all and hatred for none.” ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:50 p.m. WORK SESSION Before the Commission Meeting, there was a Work Session on Quarter Three Finances. This Work Session included updates on water and sewer funds, as well as airport funds. General Fund Updates The September quarterly general fund briefing highlighted that total revenues are currently $3.5 million below the year-to-date budget but $300,000 higher than the same period in 2024. Income tax collections are down 3.9% ($4.9 million), largely due to a one-time business profits payment received in 2024 that did not recur in 2025, though individual income taxes increased 8.4%. Property tax revenues rose 10.7% ($10.7 million) due to a change in the millage allocation, while waste collection revenues increased slightly by 0.6%, impacted by higher bill credits despite a 2.6% CPI rate adjustment. Local government fund revenues rose $2.4 million as prior photo enforcement obligations were met, and other revenues declined 21.6% due to smaller transfers from the photo enforcement fund compared to 2024. On the expenditure side, total uses are down $3.4 million from budget but up $14.3 million (8.8%) from 2024. Personnel costs increased 6.4% ($7.2 million) due to civilian and sworn wage growth, additional filled positions, and overtime, particularly in the police and fire departments. Contracts and materials rose 12% ($4 million) driven by RDC payments, NATO-related expenses, and flood protection tax payments. Other uses, including transfers for employee professional development, paramedic training, and the “Your Dollar Your Neighborhood” program, also increased, largely due to early-year investment in resurfacing and a new housing program. Overall, uses exceeded sources by $5.8 million at the end of the third quarter. Over the past five years, income tax has remained the largest revenue source, comprising nearly 71% of total revenue in 2025, while property taxes have increased 40.9% due to the 2023 revaluation. EMS revenues grew approximately  2347 CITY COMMISSION _ REcuLaR MEETING NovemBer 5 2025 COD REPRO 333-4043 54% over five years due to Medicare rate changes and increased run volume. Personnel, contracts, and materials expenditures have also increased over the five- year period due to wage inflation, staffing growth, NATO-related costs, and technology and maintenance needs. The Dayton Recovery Plan includes 60 projects, nine of which have been completed, with four more expected in the near term. Total awarded contracts amount to nearly $90 million, with $54.8 million spent to date. The city has achieved 96% of its MBE goal. Remaining projects include United Church Homes ($1.5 million), the Fair View pool house ($600,000), MBE compliance software ($115,000), and the Safe & Secure Housing technology procurement ($200,000). By the end of the third quarter, general fund expenditures and transfers accounted for approximately 75% of the annual budget, with most departments performing within expected variance. Exceptions include fire, police, and Your Dollar Your Neighborhood, due to overtime and early-year transfers. Employment in the Dayton region peaked in July 2024, fell briefly, then rebounded, with a slight decline of 300 jobs in August. Dayton’s employment growth (1.5%) slightly lags the state of Ohio (2.1%). The federal government shutdown affected roughly half of Wright-Patterson AFB employees. Nationwide GDP grew 3.8% in Q2 after declining 0.6% in Q1, with slower growth expected in the latter half of 2025. Year-over-year inflation rose to 3%, with energy costs up 2.8% and food costs up 3.1%. In summary, general fund revenues are slightly below budget due to lower income tax collections and delayed NATO reimbursements, while expenditures are increasing due to wages, contracts, and inflationary pressures. These trends underscore the need for continued monitoring to maintain a balanced budget through 2025 and beyond. Water Update The Water Department presented its third-quarter financial briefing for the water and sanitary funds, reporting overall performance in line with expectations. On the water side, total revenues were strong, with city customer revenues up 7.9% year-over-year ($1.9 million), reflecting the anticipated 9% rate increase, and revenues from other jurisdictions also increased due to favorable bill timing. Lime sales grew 16.8% due to both higher rates and sales volumes. Total expenditures increased 11.5% ($5.1 million) compared to 2024, driven by higher personnel costs (up 6.4% due to filled positions and overtime), contracts and materials (up 6.3% from fleet expenses, residuals, and supplies), and capital cash transfer timing. Notably, no cash reserves were used, and revenue exceeded expenditures by $2.5 million, though some IGS payments will reduce this balance in the next quarter. On the sanitary side, revenues increased 6.9% ($2.4 million) year-over-year, with city customer revenues up 4.2% ($712,000) and other jurisdictions up 11.7% ($1.4 million), largely due to rate increases and higher usage. Other revenues increased 21.9% from the RNG project, while other charges for services decreased 1.6% due to lower suspended solids charges. Total expenditures decreased 5.4% ($1.7 million), primarily from timing of capital transfers, contracts and materials, and capital equipment purchases. Personnel costs were 2348 CITY COMMISSION _ recutar MEETING wnovemBer 5 2025 COD REPRO 333-4043 slightly down 1.2% but continued to reflect overtime pressures from 24-hour operations and vacancies. Other expenses increased modestly due to fleet maintenance improvements, pump station upgrades, residual disposal, and preventive maintenance projects. The department did not use cash reserves in Q3, as revenues exceeded expenditures for both water and sanitary operations. Commissioner Joseph asked about the improved fleet availability. Specifically, he wanted to know what the effects of that were, whether it simply meant vehicles were more readily available for staff or if, in the future, it might allow the department to reduce the fleet. The response was that it’s too early to look that far ahead, but operationally, having vehicles back in a timelier manner is a positive development for efficiency. Airport Update The Aviation Department reported its third-quarter financial and operational results, with total revenues up approximately $2.5 million, or 10.6%, compared to 2024. Airline revenues decreased slightly by $120,000 (1.8%) due to lower terminal rental rates and the loss of a tenant, while non-airline revenues grew 18.7%, driven by parking, rental car, concessions, ground leases, and property tax collections. Total expenditures decreased slightly by $75,000 (0.3%), although personnel costs increased 9.9% due to higher wages, benefits, and staffing levels, offset by a reduction in overtime. Contracts and materials were slightly higher, reflecting pass-through property taxes, ARPA/Chrissa credits, and other operating costs, while capital project expenses were lower due to timing of cash transfers. Passenger traffic remained strong at 424,000 in Q3, and overall employment at the airport rose by 3.2% year-to-date. The airport achieved an operating surplus of approximately $838,000, with continued investment planned in concessions, terminal improvements, and customer experience initiatives, positioning the airport for growth and operational efficiency in the coming year. ») Rbokakaer Clerk 6RCommission