MUNI-CINCINNATI COUNTYlocal legislationSecond Reading

Proposed Street Lighting Assessment for Lighting Group 2

Original title: RESOLUTION (LEGISLATIVE) (B VERSION), submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 5/26/2026, DECLARING the necessity of assessing properties in Lighting Group 2 that benefit from special street lighting within the City of Cincinnati for the cost of such lighting for the three-year period beginning August 1, 2025.

May 28, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

Property owners in the designated Lighting Group 2 area will be subject to a fee on their property taxes to fund street lighting operations for the next three years.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Property owners in Lighting Group 2

These owners will be subject to a special assessment to fund street lighting costs for a three-year period.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 28, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The City of Cincinnati is proposing a resolution to assess property owners within 'Lighting Group 2' to cover the costs of special street lighting services. This assessment would cover a three-year period starting August 1, 2025.

Why It Matters

Property owners in the designated Lighting Group 2 area will be subject to a fee on their property taxes to fund street lighting operations for the next three years.

Key Facts

The resolution declares the necessity of assessing properties in 'Lighting Group 2' for special street lighting costs.
The assessment period covers three years, beginning August 1, 2025.
The resolution was submitted by City Manager Sheryl M. M. Long on May 26, 2026.
The resolution was introduced to the Cincinnati City Council on May 22, 2026.
The document is currently in the 'Second Reading' status.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lighting Group 2?

The document does not define the specific geographic boundaries of Lighting Group 2, only that it refers to properties receiving special street lighting services.

How much will the assessment cost?

The provided document does not list specific dollar amounts for the assessment.

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Retroactive/Future-dated Assessment

The resolution is being introduced in May 2026 for an assessment period that began in August 2025, indicating a potential delay in the legislative approval process.

Cincinnati City Council

Connected Entities

locationCity of Cincinnati“The municipality implementing the assessment.”Map →

personSheryl M. M. Long“City Manager who submitted the resolution.”Map →

organizationCincinnati City Council“The legislative body considering the resolution.”Map →

Sources

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