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Ordinances and Resolutions

Resolutions
A resolution is a formal written enactment of Council of a matter of a less permanent nature, not prescribing any permanent rules of conduct. Examples of resolutions are: authorizing bidding for the purchase of equipment/vehicles, contracts with consultants for a specific project, agreements with other governmental agencies, and authorizing village funding for other agencies.

Ordinances
An Ordinance is a formal written enactment of Council for the regulation of the conduct of its citizens and others subject to its control, and intended to be of a permanent nature. Examples of ordinances: criminal and traffic law, employee salaries and benefits, establishing fees (i.e., water / sewer rates), zoning changes, annexations, plat approvals, and bonding legislation.

Information Regarding Readings & Adoption
Section 731.17 of the Ohio Revised Code (ORC) sets forth procedures for the reading of legislation and votes required for approval. In brief:

  • Each resolution or ordinance may be read by title only.
  • Each resolution or ordinance shall be read on three different days. However, Council may dispense with this rule by a “motion to waive the three reading rule”. A roll call vote is required on a “motion to waive the three reading rule”. The affirmative vote of three-fourths of the Council members is required to approve the motion.
  • A separate motion is required to adopt the resolution or ordinance. A separate roll call vote is required on the “motion to approve”. Unless specified otherwise within the resolution of ordinance, approval of the motion for adoption requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the Council members.

Effective Dates of Ordinances or Resolutions

  • Non-emergency – Ordinances or resolutions that are not stated to be emergency measures are effective 30 days after the date of adoption.
  • Emergency – Ordinances or resolutions stated to be emergency measures are effective upon the adoption by Council and approval by the Mayor. Emergency legislation indicates necessity for the “immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety of the Village of Covington”. However, as standard procedure, items such as appropriations or bonding are usually presented as emergency measures.

APPROVED ORDINANCES IN 2026

01-26 – AN ORDINANCE TO MODIFY APPROPRIATIONS FOR CURRENT EXPENSES AND OTHER EXPENDITURES OF THE VILLAGE OF COVINGTON, STATE OF OHIO, DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026.

02-26 – AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE RE-PLAT OF INLOT 1272 AND PART OF 1291 IN THE VILLAGE OF COVINGTON

03-26 – AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE RE-PLAT OF INLOT 930 AND PART OF INLOT 931 IN THE VILLAGE OF COVINGTON.

04-26 – AN ORDINANCE TO REPEAL AND REPLACE IN FULL ARTICLE V – DEFINITIONS TO THE VILLAGE OF COVINGTON, STATE OF OHIO ZONING ORDINANCE

APPROVED RESOLUTIONS IN 2026

01 – 26 – A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE MIAMI COUNTY BUDGET COMMISSION SUPPLEMENTAL RATE OF TAX FOR THE YEAR 2025 AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY

02 – 26 – A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE PLAN UNDER THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES DEFERRED COMPENSATION PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT BOARD FOR PARTICIPATION BY ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES OF THE VILLAGE OF COVINGTON

03-26 – A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE VILLAGE OF COVINGTON TO PREPARE AND SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE OHIO PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION STATE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT AND / OR LOCAL TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM(S) AND TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS AS REQUIRED AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY

04-26 – A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH GARMIN/MILLER & ASSOCIATES, INC. DBA ACCESS ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS, FOR ENGINEERING WORK ON THE BROADWAY CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

05-26 – A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH O.R. COLAN FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY SERVICES

06-26 – A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH FINFROCK CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. FOR THE BROADWAY STREET UTILITIES PROJECT

07-26 – A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH CHOICE ONE ENGINEERING, FOR ENGINEERING WORK ON THE MULTI-USE TRAIL CONCEPT PLAN

08-26 – A RESOLUTION TO APPOINT MEMBERS TO VILLAGE BOARDS AND COMMISSISONS

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