Written with the help of AI from the Dayton City Commission agenda, Wednesday, November 4, 2026.
Fire Station 16 renovation contract: $1,947,428
The largest spending item is a contract with Becker Construction Inc. for renovations at Fire Station 16. The contract is worth $1,947,428.00 and runs through 05/31/28. It is handled through the Department of Fire’s Fire Support Services and Resource Management.
The agenda lists a 5% participation goal for MBE (minority business enterprise) firms and says 6.96% participation was achieved.
Rezoning request near Valley Street and Stanley Avenue
A public hearing is scheduled on Case PLN2026-00097, a request to change the official zoning map. Zoning rules set what can be built and how land can be used.
The first part covers 2.57 acres at 427 Valley Street, Dayton, 45404, which the agenda says includes multiple other parcels. The land would change from MR-5 (Mature Single-Family) to CI (Campus Institutional).
The second part covers 0.43 acres southeast of the intersection of Stanley Avenue and Valley Street. That land would change from ER-4 (Eclectic Single-Family Residential) to CI (Campus Institutional).
The agenda identifies the parcels, per the Montgomery County Auditor, as R72 05306 0039-50, R72 05306 0069, R72 05306 0075, R72 05110 0016 and R72 05111 0011.
Moraine pays the city $419,126.40 for trash service
Under the heading Revenue to the City, commissioners will consider the first renewal and amendment of an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Moraine, Ohio, for waste collection services. The agreement is worth $419,126.40 and runs through 12/31/27. It is handled by Public Works’ waste collection division.
Federal and regional grants
Resolution No. 6966-26 would authorize the city to accept an aggregate grant award of $182,718.00 from the United States Department of Justice. A resolution is a formal statement of city policy or action, and this one is up for its first reading. The agenda does not say what the money would be used for.
Resolution No. 6965-26, up for a second reading, would approve submitting grant applications and accepting grant awards from the Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission under the Transportation Improvement Program. It would also repeal Resolution No. 6956-26. The agenda gives no dollar amount.
Temporary spending authority for 2027
Ordinance No. 32221-26, an ordinance (a city law) up for first reading, would provide temporary appropriations for the ordinary operating and capital expenses of the City of Dayton. Appropriations are the legal authority to spend money. The temporary measure would cover spending until the Year 2027 Annual Appropriation Ordinance passes. The agenda lists no dollar figure.
$20,000 legal settlement
The Department of Law (Civil) is asking for approval of a $20,000.00 settlement with Bey & Associates, LLC and Shane Brown. It resolves Moral Obligation Claim number 2025-142 in the name of Shane Brown. The agenda gives no further detail about the claim.
Equal protection resolution
Resolution No. 6967-26, up for first reading, would reaffirm the City of Dayton’s commitment to equal protection and freedom from discrimination.
Routine purchases: $266,824 in vehicles
Three vehicle purchase orders total $266,824.00 for the departments of Aviation and Water. The agenda says all contracts are valid until delivery is complete or through December 31 of the current year.
For Aviation, Beau Townsend Ford, Inc. would supply two Ford F-150 trucks with police package upfittings for $95,250.00 (P0261378). For Water, Cronin Ford North would supply three 2027 Ford Maverick XLT AWD Hybrid Supercrews for $111,794.00. Also for Water, Beau Townsend Ford, Inc. would supply a 2027 Ford F-250 with additional equipment options for $59,780.00 (P0261379).
Other items listed
The Miscellaneous section lists Ordinance No. 32222-26, Resolution No. 6968-26, Improvement Resolution No. 3599-26 and Informal Resolution No. 1020-26. The agenda gives no descriptions for them. A work session titled Finance Briefing is listed for 4 p.m. in the PRC, ahead of the regular meeting.
How to weigh in
The City Commission meets Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 6 p.m. in Commission Chambers at City Hall, 101 W. Third St.
The agenda asks residents who want to speak on items 9, 11 and 13 to register with the Clerk of the Commission. Sign-up sheets are at the entrance of Commission Chambers. Item 9 is discussion of the City Manager’s recommendations and item 11 is Commission action on them. Item 13 is a discussion item listed as N/A. The agenda also includes a slot for citizen comments on the City Manager’s recommendations.
Residents who want to speak on items not on the agenda can use the Comments by Citizens period. They should register with the Clerk of Commission using the sign-up sheets in the lobby of City Hall. The agenda also lists the web address https://www.daytonohio.gov/govtv next to the work session item.
Source: Dayton City Commission agenda, Wednesday, November 4, 2026.
