Ordinances & 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.
Downloadable Resolutions and Ordinances
Below are downloadable PDFs of all Ordinances and Resolutions for the current year. Previous Year's Ordinances and Resolutions are available here.
Approved Ordinances in 2024
Document | Approval Date |
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Ordinance 01-24 An ordinance to transfer funds from the General Fund (#10) to the Capital Fund (#40) and Fire/EMS Fund (#15) during the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. | 01/05/2024 |
Ordinance 02-24 An ordinance to modify revenues and appropriations for current expenses and other expenditures of the Village of Covington, State of Ohio, during the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. | 01/05/2024 |
Ordinance 03-24 An ordinance to transfer funds from the Street Fund (#20) to the Capital Fund (#40) during the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. | 01/05/2024 |
Ordinance 04-24 An ordinance repealing and replacing the salary ordinance for the Village of Covington. | 01/05/2024 |
Ordinance 05-24 An ordinance amending the 1992 official zoning map of the Village of Covington and changing the zoning designation of a certain parcel. | 02/05/2024 |
Ordinance 06-24 An ordinance repealing and replacing the salary ordinance for the Village of Covington. | 03/04/2024 |
Ordinance 07-24 An ordinance approving, adopting and enacting American Legal Publishing's Ohio Basic Code, 2024 Edition, as the Code of Ordinances for the Village of Covington, Ohio, and declaring an emergency. | 03/04/2024 |
Approved Resolutions in 2024
Document | Approval Date |
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Resolution 01-24 A resolution appointing Timothy R. Cline as the Village of Covington, Ohio Police Chief. | 01/05/2024 |
Resolution 02-24 A resolution removing Kyle Hinkelman and Edward L. McCord as Authorized Signatories on Covington Savings and Loan Accounts and adding Lee Harmon as Mayor of the Village of Covington. | 01/05/2024 |
Resolution 03-24 A resolution authorizing Mayor Lee Harmon to sign all documents for the Village of Covington. | 01/05/2024 |
Resolution 04-24 A resolution authorizing the Village Administrator or Mayor to enter into a contract with Access Engineering Solutions, LLC. | 01/16/2024 |
Resolution 05-24 A resolution to sell property to a retiring employee. | 01/16/2024 |
Resolution 06-24 A resolution Authorizing the Village Administrator or Mayor to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Miami County Demolition Reutilization Corporation. | 02/05/2024 |
Resolution 07-24 A resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources for Village of Covington's Stillwater Dam Removal Project. | 02/05/2024 |
Resolution 08-24 A resolution authorizing the Village Administrator or Mayor to approve a change order for the Schoolhouse Park Project. | 02/05/2024 |
Resolution 09-24 A resolution authorizing the Village Administrator or Mayor to execute a temporary easement agreement. | 02/05/2024 |
Resolution 10-24 A resolution adding Tyler Rench as an authorized signer on Covington Savings and Loan Bank accounts. | 02/20/2024 |
Resolution 11-24 A resolution to add Tyler Rench, Village Administrator, to all Village of Covington accounts at Covington Savings and Loan, Minster Bank, and US Bank. | 03/04/2024 |
Resolution 12-24 A resolution authorizing the renewal of health insurance for village employees. | 04/01/2024 |
Resolution 13-24 A resolution authorizing the Village Administrator to enter into an agreement for the purchase of natural gas for the Village's natural gas aggregation program. | 05/06/2024 |
Resolution 15-24 A resolution declaration to proceed with the alternative tax format. | 05/06/2024 |
Resolution 16-24 A resolution adopting a designee for the Sunshine Laws. | 05/06/2024 |
Resolution 17-24 A resolution authorizing a salt contract for 2024-2025 with ODOT. | 05/06/2024 |
Resolution 18-24 A resolution authorizing an appointment to the zoning board. | 05/06/2024 |