The complete text of each ordinance, resolution or other legal document may be obtained or viewed in the office of the Clerk of the legislative authority of this Council at 40 West Main Street, Newark, Ohio, weekdays from 8:00 A.M. until 4:30 P.M. The following legislation was adopted in May 2026 by the Newark City Council.26-01 AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY, GENERALLY DESCRIBED AS 483 RIDGE AVENUE, CITY OF NEWARK, LICKING COUNTY, OHIO, PARCEL TAX ID #054-192894-00.000, FROM THAT OF SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE RH – HIGH DENSITY ZONING DISTRICT TO TFR TWO-FAMILY RESIDENCE ZONING DISTRICT, ZONING CODE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, OHIO.26-15 An ordinance amending Chapter 218, Section 218.02 of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Newark, Ohio, regarding mandatory ethics training for certain elected and appointed officials.26-20 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND ENTER INTO CONTRACTS, SUBJECT TO THE APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS, FOR VARIOUS CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.26-21 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF NEWARK TO PREPARE AND SUBMIT APPLICATIONS TO THE UNITED STATES BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025 EDWARD BYRNE JUSTICE ASSITANCE GRANT FUNDING.26-24 A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING MONIES FOR THE CURRENT EXPENSES OF THE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION.26-25 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE TO ACCEPT BIDS AND SELL CERTAIN SURPLUS PERSONAL PROPERTY NOW OWNED BY THE CITY OF NEWARK, OHIO, AND DECLARING THAT SUCH PROPERTY IS NO LONGER NEEDED FOR ANY MUNICIPAL PURPOSE, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.26-19 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE FACT FINDER'S REPORT RECEIVED IN CONNECTION WITH THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING NEGOTIATIONS BETWEEN THE CITY OF NEWARK AND THE AFSCME LOCAL 2963 AND OHIO COUNCIL 8, AFL-CIO, AND RECOMMENDATIONS CONTAINED THEREIN AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.26-22 A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING MONIES FOR THE CURRENT EXPENSES OF THE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION.26-26 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, OHIO TO APPLY FOR, ACCEPT AND ENTER INTO A WATER SUPPLY REVOLVING LOAN ACCOUNT AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF NEWARK FOR PLANNING, DESIGN AND\OR CONSTRUCTION OF LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT PROJECT #8 AND DESIGNATING A DEDICATED REPAYMENT SOURCE FOR THE LOAN.26-27 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF NEWARK TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICE FOR FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR 2027 OHIO TRAFFIC SAFETY GRANTS PROGRAMS: SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM (STEP) AND THE IMPAIRED DRIVING ENFORCMENT PROGRAM (IDEP).26-28 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF NEWARK TO APPLY FOR FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM THE STATE OF OHIO 2025 NATUREWORKS GRANT.26-30 Exp A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING MONIES FOR THE CURRENT EXPENSES OF THE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION.26-32 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITHOUT COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF A NEW CHILLER FOR CITY HALL AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY May 31 2026 LWOO0526783