By Amantha Garpiel
For Miami Valley Today
TIPP CITY — The Tipp City City Council continues to takes steps forward toward the purchase of the Tipp Plaza Property near the intersection of West Main Street and South Tippecanoe Drive, just east of Interstate 75.
On Oct. 7, City Council unanimously approved an ordinance that authorized the creation of a new capital improvement fund called uptown redevelopment project fund. The ordinance also authorizes the transfer of $3 million from the city’s general fund to the uptown redevelopment fund for the purchase of the Tipp Plaza Property.
A total of $2.5 million is appropriated for the initial purchase of the property and the remaining $500,000 is allocated for costs associated with owning the property in the first few years.
“I also would voice support for it, for the reason that it seems necessary. It’s a lot of money, it’s a significant investment by the community, but this is something that has been planned out,” said Council President Kathryn Huffman.
Next, council approved an ordinance modifying the city’s zoning code for R2 (two-family residential) and R3 (multi-family residential) zoning districts.
The modifications made to the code allow for accessory dwellings, or in-law suites, as special use in R2 and R3 zoning districts. Such dwellings are already permitted in all single-family zoning districts.
Lastly, council approved two resolutions declaring two pieces of city property as surplus.
The first resolution declares a 2018 dual axle trailer from the emergency services department as surplus due to the trailer no longer being of use to the city.
The second resolution declares a 201 GMC pickup truck from the water department as surplus due to the vehicle being replaced in 2023.
In other business:
City Council heard the first reading of an ordinance that, if approved, accepts public improvements done by the developer of the Summit Landing Subdivision section one. These public improvements exclude some sidewalks and the final course of asphalt.
The writer is a regular contributor to Miami Valley Today.
