City of Hillsboro, Ohio

07/31/2026

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Separate sealed bids for the BID FOR 2026 FENNER / 73 INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS within the City of Hillsboro, Highland County, Ohio will be received by the City of Hillsboro, Ohio; 130 N. High St., Hillsboro, OH 45133 until 9:00 A.M., Local Time on August 12th, 2026. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at a meeting held on August 14th, 2026, at 9:00 A.M. Bids shall be submitted in a sealed envelope, addressed to the City of Hillsboro at the above noted address. Envelope shall be clearly marked:

City of Hillsboro, Ohio
130 N. Hight St.
Hillsboro, OH 45133

“BID FOR 2026 FENNER / 73 INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS. ATTN: SHAWN ADKINS”

Work under this contract is generally defined as the furnishing and installation of either a new surface course of ODOT item 448 Asphalt Concrete Surface Course along with incidental associated work on existing City roadways as directed by City personnel and in accordance with the Ohio Department of Transportation Construction and Material Specifications effective January 15th, 2023 and its most recent revisions and supplements, Standard Construction Drawings, Ohio Manual of Uniform Traffic Control, and other applicable standards in force on the date of letting and in accordance with the Project Specifications (including Special Provisions) on file at the City office.

Funding for this project is comprised of local funds.

The information for Bidders, Form of Bid, Form of Contract, Specifications, and other Contractor Documents may be examined at the following Locations:

City of Hillsboro
130 N. High St.
Hillsboro, OH 45133

Copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained during normal business hours at the City of Hillsboro office at 130 N. High St., Hillsboro, Ohio 45133 (937) 393-5219. There will be no charge for the bidding documents or found on our website https://www.hillsboroohio.net/egov/apps/document/center.egov?view=item&id=2905

Attention of Bidders is particularly called to the requirements as to safety regulations, conditions of employment to be observed and minimum wage rates to be paid under the Contract. All bids must comply with the General Instructions to Bidders in addition to the requirements set forth in the Specifications Documents referenced herein in order to be considered.

Contractor must comply with the prevailing wage rates as determined by the Ohio Department of Industrial Relations.

No Bidder may withdraw his bid for a period of 45 days after the actual date of the opening thereof.

Contract award shall be made to the lowest and best bidder, and award may be subject to applicable funding agency and council approval.

The City of Hillsboro, Highland County, Ohio, reserves the right to waive any informalities or to reject any or all bids. The right to negotiate with the apparent qualified low Bidder to such extent that should be necessary are reserved by The City of Hillsboro, Highland County, Ohio.

By Order of the Mayor of the City of Hillsboro, Ohio

Hillsboro's commitment to inclusion and universal access.

07/30/2026

The Civil Service/Employee Relations Committee will meet on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 7:00pm in the conference room at the City Building, 130 N. High St., Hillsboro, Oh. The purpose of this meeting is to review the proposed social media policy presented at last month’s council meeting.

07/27/2026

CITY OF HILLSBORO, OHIO
PUBLIC NOTICE
TAX INCENTIVE REVIEW COUNCIL MEETING
Notice is hereby given that the City of Hillsboro Tax Incentive Review Council (TIRC) will hold its annual meeting on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 4:30 pm. The meeting will be held in the large meeting room in the basement of the Highland County Administration building located at 119 Governor Foraker Pl.
The purpose of the meeting is to conduct the annual review of the City's active Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 5709.85, and to consider any other business that may properly come before the Council.
This meeting is open to the public in accordance with Ohio's Open Meetings Act.
City of Hillsboro
Tax Incentive Review Council

07/22/2026

The entire text of the following legislation is on file at the Clerk’s office at 130 N. High St., Hillsboro and available for inspection or copies from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday, excluding holidays. All legislation below was passed on July 16, 2026.
Thomas Eichinger, President of Council or Mary Stanforth, Pro-Tem, Attest: Megan Blackburn, Clerk of Council, Approved: Mayor Justin Harsha
Legislation can be found online at www.hillsboroohio.net

ORD.2026-23 An Ordinance Making Supplemental Appropriations for the City of Hillsboro, Highland County, Ohio
ORD.2026-24 An Ordinance Making Supplemental Appropriations for the City of Hillsboro, Highland County, Ohio
RES.26-12 A Resolution Approving a “Then and Now” Certification by the City Auditor, Pursuant to R.C. 5705.41(D)(1), for the Payment of $67,650.71, and Declaring an Emergency
RES.26-14 A Resolution to Adopt the Proposed 2027 Tax Budget for the City of Hillsboro

Megan Blackburn, Clerk
Hillsboro City Council
To Request Legislation: [email protected]

The official website of the City of Hillsboro, Ohio

07/22/2026

The Utilities Committee will meet on Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 4:45pm in the conference room at the City Building, 130 N. High St., Hillsboro, Oh. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the sewer rates.

07/15/2026

Celebrating 250 Years of America in Highland County, OhioJoin us ...

07/15/2026

⚠️Road closure notice⚠️

07/08/2026

2026 Annual Christmas Parade Theme & info!!

🎄✨ 2026 Hillsboro Christmas Parade Theme Announcement! ✨🎄

The City of Hillsboro is excited to announce the theme for the 2026 Christmas Parade!

In celebration of America 250, commemorating 250 years of our nation's history, Mayor Justin Harsha has selected this year's parade theme:

🇺🇸🎅 Christmas Through the Decades 🎅🇺🇸

We invite all parade participants to celebrate the rich history of America by showcasing how Christmas has been celebrated throughout the decades. Whether you choose the Roaring '20s, the Classic '50s, the Groovy '70s, the Retro '80s, or another favorite era, have fun bringing your decade to life! Decorate your float, vehicle, or entry with the unique styles, colors, traditions, and trends that made your chosen decade memorable.

Parade entries should be decorated with the theme "Christmas Through the Decades" in mind. Let's take spectators on a festive journey through America's holiday history while celebrating 250 years of our nation's story!

📍 The 2026 Hillsboro Christmas Parade will once again be held at the Old High School lot, located at 358 W. Main St., for lineup and staging.

🎁 Interested in participating in the parade?

Please contact Erin Hinkle for more information or to request a parade application. All applications must be submitted before 11/27/2026

📧 Email: [email protected]

📝 Parade Application:
https://www.hillsboroohio.net/egov/documents/1783523887_98971.pdf

We can't wait to see the creativity our community brings as we celebrate America 250 and the magic of Christmas Through the Decades! Start planning your entry today...we're excited to see history come to life, one decade at a time!

07/08/2026

📢 Office Closure Notice

The City of Hillsboro Income Tax Department will be closed July 8–10 while they attend training. They will reopen with normal business hours on Monday, July 13th.

Thank you for your patience and understanding!