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November 25, 2025 Final
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  1. RESOLUTION NO. 048-2025 (Comm. Of the Whole – 3<sup>rd</sup> Reading- ADOPT 12-16-2025 - / )</em></strong><br>AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A SCHOOL COMPENSATION AGREEMENT WITH WHITEHALL CITY SCHOOLS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
  2. DRAFT #3ORDINANCE NO. 131 -2025 (Comm. Stand & Enf.-2nd reading- SUSP & ADOPT- 12-16-2025- Smith/ )AMENDING SECTION 1303, TITLED “ADMINISTRATION AND PERMITS” OF THE BUILDING CODE OF THE CITY OF WHITEHALL TO UPDATE THE FEE SCHEDULE OF THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT. WHEREAS, it becomes necessary to periodically update portions of the Building Code to ensure that permit fees adequately reflect administrative, permit, plan review and inspection costs and; WHEREAS, the Chief Building Official and the permit specialist reviewed Section 1303.04 through 1303.07 and; WHEREAS, as a result of this review, significant changes to this portion of the Code are recommended; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHITEHALL, OHIO:​SECTION 1: Section 1301, Titled “Title One- Administration and Enforcement” be hereby amended as follows: * * * 1303.04 PERMIT FEES FOR NEW BUILDINGS, ADDITIONS AND/OR ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING BUILDINGS.(a) Residential 1, 2, & 3 Family Dwellings. The building permit fee for the construction of a new residential dwelling shall be three hundred dollars ($300.00) for the first 500 sq. ft. of living space and fifty dollars ($50.00) for each additional 500 sq. ft. of living space or fraction thereof, calculated by the gross square footage of the habitable living space. The basement is not considered living space unless otherwise specified and meets code for a living space. The building permit fee for adding square footage of living space on to a dwelling shall be two hundred dollars ($200.00) for the first 500 sq. ft. and forty dollars ($40.00) for each additional 500 sq. ft. (b) Garages. The permit fee to construct a new garage up to 660 sq. ft. per parcel shall be one hundred and fifty dollars ($150.00) No garage may exceed 660 sq. ft. unless a variance has been granted as per Section 1126.14 (b) of the Zoning Code. If granted, the permit fee shall be two hundred and twenty five dollars ($225.00). (c) Deck, Ramp and Concrete Patio. The permit fee for a residential deck or ramp of any size shall be sixty dollars ($60.00). A Commercial deck or ramp of any size shall be one hundred dollars ($100.00). The permit fee for a concrete patio or hard surface pad of any size shall be forty dollars ($40.00). (d) Other Buildings. The building permit fee for all buildings and any additions thereto, other than one, two and three family dwellings, shall be five hundred dollars ($500.00) up to and including 1,000 square feet and fifty dollars ($50.00) for each additional 500 square feet. (e) Utility/Accessory Building. The permit fee for a utility/accessory building, shed or a similar type of structure 200 sq. ft. or less shall be forty dollars ($40.00). The building permit fee for a utility/accessory building, shed, or a similar type of structure exceeding 200 sq. ft. shall be seventy five dollars ($75.00). They shall comply with the zoning and building regulations specified in this Code. (f) The fee for residential roofing replacement permits shall be seventy five dollars ($75.00) per unit. (g) The fee for commercial roofing replacement permits shall be one hundred dollars ($100.00) plus five dollars ($5.00) per 100 sq. ft. (h) The fee for all siding replacement permits shall be seventy five dollars ($75.00) per building. (i) The permit fee for all types of fencing up to six feet in height shall be one dollar (1.00) per post with a minimum fee of fifteen dollars ($15.00). (j) Concrete permit fees to install/replace public sidewalks shall be five dollars ($5.00) per panel, with a minimum fee of fifteen dollars ($15.00) A driveway approach permit fee for all size approaches shall be thirty dollars ($30.00). The permit fee for removing an existing driveway and replacing with either asphalt or concrete shall be forty dollars ($40.00). The permit fee for resurfacing or capping a driveway shall be thirty dollars ($30.00). (k) The permit fee to install/resurface/cap/ parking lots shall be fifty dollars ($50.00) for the first 1,000 sq. ft. plus ten dollars ($10.00) for each 1,000 sq. ft. or fraction thereof per parcel. (l) The permit fee for installation of heating stoves/fireplaces/chimneys shall be forty dollars ($40.00).(m) The sanitary sewer lateral repair/replacement permit fee shall be seventy-five dollars ($75.00). Sanitary and storm sewer tap permit fees shall be one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) each. (n) Building permit fee for all structural repairs and minor alterations shall be one hundred dollars ($100.00). (o) The mechanical permit fee for installation of building services piping (gas, hydronic, etc.) shall be seventy dollars ($70.00) base fee plus fifteen dollars ($15.00) per valve or appliance. (p) The fee for fire suppression systems shall be as follows: • 1 -19 sprinkler heads - $300.00 • 20 or more sprinkler heads - $300.00 + $2.00 per head • Independent suppression system - $300.00 + $2.00 per • Head Automatic Extinguishing system - $200.00 • Other fire protection System - $100.00A twenty-five-dollar ($25.00) service fee shall be charged on each permit. Multiple inspection fees may apply. (q) The fee for fire alarm systems shall be as follows: • 1-5 devices - $200.00 • More than 5 devices - $200.00 + $3.00 per device • A twenty five dollar ($25.00) service fee shall be charged on each permit. Multiple inspection fees may apply. (r) The fee for a commercial hood shall be two hundred dollars ($200.00) each. A twenty-five dollar ($25.00) service fee shall be charged on each permit. (s) Application fees. A non-refundable fee of twenty dollars ($20.00) shall be charged for all residential permit applications. A non-refundable fee of one hundred dollars ($100.00) shall be charged for all other building and zoning permit applications. (t) Architectural Plan Review Fees. In addition to permit fees, the owner or owner's representative shall be charged for the architectural review of building plans. The charge will be determined according to rates established in the City's agreement with the consulting engineering firm for professional engineering and architectural services. (u) Inspection Fee. The consulting engineering and Inspection agency(s) shall provide a cost estimate for the required inspections as determined by the Building Official. This fee shall be collected from the owner or owner's representative. (v) Re-inspection fees. Failure to correct violations other than electric and plumbing in which the observed items of non-compliance have not been corrected by the specified date shall be subject to a re-inspection fee of one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00). Failure to cancel scheduled inspections prior to arrival of the inspector shall be subject to a re-inspection fee of fifty dollars ($50.00). (w) Multiple Inspections. The fee for installation of appliances, fixtures, or systems that require more than one type of inspection, shall be the cost of the inspection. (x) After hours Inspections. The fee shall be two hundred dollars ($200.00) for the first two hours and one hundred dollars ($100.00) per hour over two hours. (y) (1) A bond in the amount of five hundred dollars ($500.00) for street cleaning maybe required at commercial properties at the discretion of the Director of Public Service. (2) Upon completion or final inspection and upon the approval of the Director of Public Service, the bonds will be returned or a portion thereof, if the street in front of the construction site and on either side thereof for the distance the debris from the construction site has been allowed to accumulate thereon has been continuously kept clean of mud, dirt, sand, gravel and other debris from construction by the owner or the contractor during the time of construction. 1303.05 AIR CONDITIONING, REFRIGERATION, HEATING AND VENTILATION PERMIT REQUIRED; FEES.(a) Fees for Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Permit. The permit fee for each new air conditioning/ refrigeration for residential systems shall be thirty dollars ($30.00). The permit fee for each new air conditioning/ refrigeration for all other systems shall be forty dollars ($40.00). A twenty dollar ($20.00) service fee shall be charged on each permit. Multiple inspection fees may apply. (b) Fees for Heating Permits; Warm Air. The permit fee for each gravity hot air furnace or winter air conditioning including central heating plant, conversion burner, direct-fired unit heaters, space heaters and floor furnace for residential shall be thirty-five dollars ($35.00) plus two dollars ($2.00) per outlet. The permit fee for each gravity hot air furnace or winter air conditioning including central heating plant, conversion burner, direct-fired unit heaters, space heaters and floor furnace for all others shall be fifty dollars ($50.00) plus two dollars ($2.00) per outlet. A twenty-five dollar ($25.00) service fee shall be charged on each permit. Multiple inspection fees may apply. (c) Fees for Steam or Boiler Heating Permits. (1) For new or replacement installations, fifty dollars ($50.00) for each boiler or heating unit, plus five dollars ($5.00) for each radiator, unit heater or 300 square feet of radiant panel. (2) For swimming pool water heating, a fee of five dollars ($5.00) shall be charged for each 300 square feet of surface area or fraction thereof. The minimum fee shall be twenty five dollars ($25.00). (d) Fees for Ventilating Permits. For new or replacement installations, a fee of twenty five dollars ($25.00) shall be charged for each boiler or fan plus five dollars ($5.00) for each air outlet or inlet. (e) A twenty five dollar ($25.00) service fee shall be charged on each permit. Multiple inspection fees may apply. 1303.06 ALTERATION AND REPAIR OF EXISTING FACILITIES; PERMIT REQUIRED; FEES.(a) No person, firm or corporation, either as owner or agent shall alter, repair or remodel any existing facility without first obtaining a permit to do so from the Building Official and paying the fee prescribed herein for such work. (b) All applications for permits to alter, repair or remodel existing facilities shall be made to the Building Department. The application approved by the Building Official shall be accompanied by a fee in accordance to this chapter. (c) Each permit issued by the Building Official shall be subject to revocation whenever it appears, in the judgment of the Building Official, that such work is being so constructed as to violate any term and/or condition of this chapter or any statute of the State. 1303.07 DEMOLITION PERMIT FEES.(a) No permit is required for the demolition of a residential accessory building 200 square feet or less. (b) The fee for demolition of all other buildings or structures shall be as follows:SQUARE FEETPERMIT FEEUp to 660 square feet$70.00661 square feet to 2,000 square feet$90.00Over 2,000 square feet$300.00 * * * SECTION 2: RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL FEE SCHEDULES TO BE REPLACED WITH EXHIBIT A AND EXHIBIT B. SECTION 3: This Ordinance shall go into effect at the earliest time provided for by law. Requested and Prepared by: Jackie Russell, Director of Economic DevelopmentApproved as to form: Bradley S. Nicodemus, City Attorney 11/25/2025 EXHIBIT AEXHIBIT B
  3. DRAFT # 2ORDINANCE NO. 130-2025 (Comm. Of the Whole.-2nd reading- SUSP &ADOPT- 12-16-2025- /<strong> </strong></em><strong><em>)</em></strong><br><strong><em> </em></strong><br>AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CODIFIED ORINANCES OF THE CITY OF WHITEHALL 161 TABLE OF AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2026 AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. WHEREAS, the budget presented by various departments includes updated titles that best represent what employees do in their daily work and also includes new positions for the City of Whitehall.; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHITEHALL, OHIO: SECTION 1: The Council of the City of Whitehall, Ohio approves the following changes to the Table of Authorized Personnel for the fiscal year 2026. 161.37 TABLE OF AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL. The following legends shall apply to all tables delineating authorized strength: ColumnNameCode1Position title2Pay grade or salary pay rangeSPR3Classified civil serviceCCSUnclassified civil serviceUCS4Number authorized5Union bargaining unitUBUExempt from unionEFU (a) Office of the Mayor. 12345Executive Assistant to the MayorSPRUCS1EFUClerk of CourtSPRCCS1EFUDeputy Clerk of CourtsC-21CCS1UBUCommunication & Marketing SpecialistSPRUCS1EFUDirector of Information TechnologySPRUCS1EFUSystem AdministratorSPRUCS1EFUIT Network Security AdministratorSPRUCS1EFUFull-Time Information Technology TechnicianSPRUCS 2EFUSeasonal InternSPRUCS1EFUAssistant Clerk of CourtsSPRUCS1EFU (b) Development Department. 12345Director of DevelopmentSPRUCS1EFUEconomic Development SpecialistSPRUCS1EFUChief Building OfficialSPRCCS1EFUAssistant Building Inspector (part-time)SPRUCS1EFUPermit SpecialistC-21CCS 1 UBU (c) Department of Neighborhoods. 12345Director of NeighborhoodsSPRUCS1EFUEvents and Advancement CoordinatorSPRUCS1EFU (d) Office of the City Attorney. 12345Legal SecretarySPRUCS1EFULegal AssistantSPRUCS1EFUCoordinator of Victim ServicesSPRUCS1EFUAssistant City Attorney (part-time)SPRUCS1EFUand eitherAssistant City Attorney/ProsecutorSPRUSC1EFUorProsecutor (part-time)SPRUCS2EFUParalegal (full-time)SPRUCS1EFU (e) Office of the City Auditor and Tax Commissioner. 12345Deputy Tax Commissioner and Tax InvestigatorSPRCCS1EFUDeputy AuditorSPRUCS1EFUAdministrative AssistantSPRUCS1EFUPayroll AdministratorSPRCCS1EFUIncome Tax SpecialistC-23CCS1UBUAccounting SpecialistSPRCCS1EFUTax Clerk (full-time)C-21CCS1UBU (f) Service Department and Street Employees. 12345Administrative Assistant (full-time)SPRUCS1*EFUORAdministrative Assistant (part-time)SPRUCS1 2*EFU*If the Administrative Assistant is held as a PT position, the FT position is not authorizedDirector of Public ServiceSPRUCS1EFUFacilities Operations Maintenance ChiefS-25CCS1UBUPart-time Custodian, full-timeSPRUCS1EFUStreet Superintendent Public ServiceSPRCCS1EFUCrew ChiefsS-25CCS2UBUChief Automotive MechanicS-25CCS1UBUMechanicS-24CCS1UBUService WorkerS-22UCS13UBUCode Enforcement OfficerSPRUCS1EFUAnimal Control and Code Enforcement OfficerSPRUCS1EFUPart-time casual employees/seasonal employees(Labor Maintenance Office Employee)SPRUCS15EFU (g) Public Safety Department. 12345Director of Public Safety (part-time) (full time)SPRUCS1EFUSenior Administrative AssistantSPRUCS2EFUCrime AnalystSPRCCS1 2EFUAnalyst SupervisorSPRCCS1EFU (h) Fire Division. 12345ChiefFF5CCS1EFUAssistant Fire ChiefFF4CCS1EFUBattalion ChiefFF3CCS3UBUEMS SupervisorFF3CCS1EFULieutenantFF2CCS6UBUFirefightersFF1CCS28 29UBUAdministrative AssistantC-20CCS1UBU (i) Police Division. 12345ChiefPO5CCS1EFUDeputy ChiefsPO4CCS3EFULieutenantPO3CCS3UBUSergeantPO2CCS5UBUPatrolPO1CCS48UBUCommunications Operator (full-time)SPRCCS10UBUCommunications Operator (part-time)SPR<td valign="top" style="vertical-align: top;

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