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Put-in-Bay
Resort Tax Hike Headed to Voters as Village Seeks More Revenue
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The highest-priority permits, legislation, and civic activity — pulled from today's public records.
Ordinance 1526-2026 sends a May 5 ballot question to voters on raising Put-in-Bay's resort area tax from 1.5% to 2.0%, with council framing the increase as new support for the general fund.
The rewritten Chapter 875 expands registration and inspection rules, sharpens nuisance enforcement, and positions the rental program as a way to protect neighborhood character and preserve housing for permanent residents.
Put-in-Bay's amended rental application packet requires proof of Ottawa County lodging-tax registration, State of Ohio resort-tax registration, a local inspection, and a 24/7 contact before certification is issued.
The village is seeking engineering services for a sewer extension that would add new gravity lines, pump stations, standby power, property laterals, and road resurfacing across East Point Boulevard and Ibis Drive.
Put-in-Bay opened proposals for a three-year lease to run Village Docks A and C plus the bathhouse in Perry Park, putting a key harbor asset up for outside operation and possible further development.
Ordinance 1523-2026 formally authorizes recusals on matters involving the Put-in-Bay Gazette, Miller Boat Line, and Ashley's Island House, making council conflict boundaries explicit for the year.
The village amended its rental-vehicle code after finding the growing golf cart trade had become a nuisance, worsened traffic, and required tighter licensing limits to protect safety and order.
Ordinance 1524-2026 establishes the official salary and compensation schedule for Put-in-Bay's officers and employees for the year — the annual pay-setting ordinance that governs how the village's small full-time and seasonal workforce is compensated.
Put-in-Bay completed an environmental assessment for a new sewer construction project — a prerequisite for state and federal financing on the island's infrastructure expansion, which includes the East Point and Ibis Drive sanitary sewer work.
Ordinance 1484-2025 amended Section 440.11 of the village code to update licensing and operating requirements for chauffeured limousine services — part of a broader effort to manage commercial transportation on the island alongside golf cart and dock regulations.
Oct. 8 special meeting approves second readings on three bond ordinances totaling up to $2.765M for retiring bond anticipation notes.
| Record Type | Date | Record Name | Location | Summary | Action |
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Meeting | May 18, 2026 | Public Hearing 5-18-2026 | Put-in-Bay | The Village Council discusses regulating golf carts during a special meeting on May 18, 2026. They introduce and… | |
Meeting | Jan 22, 2026 | Public Hearing 1-22-2026 | Put-in-Bay | Put-in-Bay Village Council holds a special meeting on January 22, 2026, passing five ordinances on council conflict of… | |
Meeting | Jan 21, 2026 | Special Meeting 1-21-2026 | Put-in-Bay | Put-in-Bay Village Council holds a special meeting on January 21, 2026, where they approve Ordinance 1522-26 on motor… | |
Meeting | Oct 17, 2025 | Special Meeting 10-17-2025 | Put-in-Bay | The Put-in-Bay Village Council holds a Special Meeting on October 17, 2025, passing emergency ordinances to issue bonds… | |
Meeting | Oct 8, 2025 | Special Meeting 10-08-2025 | Put-in-Bay | The Put-in-Bay Village Council holds a special meeting on October 8, 2025, approving second readings of three bond… | |
Meeting | Jul 28, 2025 | Special Meeting 7-28-2025 | Put-in-Bay | Put-in-Bay Village Council holds a special meeting on July 28, 2025, to discuss policing issues, including public… |
| Record Type | Date | Record Name | Location | Summary | Action |
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Legislation | Apr 10, 2026 | PARKING | Put-in-Bay | Overview page for Put-in-Bay's parking system, directing visitors to village parking facilities and seasonal… | |
Legislation | Apr 6, 2026 | PARKING INFORMATION | Put-in-Bay | General parking information page for visitors and residents of Put-in-Bay, covering village parking regulations and… | |
Legislation | Mar 23, 2026 | Request for Qualifications -> Village of Put-in-Bay, Ohio - East Point Blvd and Ibis Dr Gravity Sanitary Sewer Improvements | Put-in-Bay | Request for Qualifications -> Village of Put-in-Bay, Ohio - East Point Blvd and Ibis Dr Gravity Sani. | |
Legislation | Mar 23, 2026 | REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS LEASE AND OPERATION OF VILLAGE OF PUT-IN-BAY DOCKS AND BATHHOUSE | Put-in-Bay | The Village of Put-in-Bay issued a request for proposals in December 2024 seeking a party to enter into a three-year,… | |
Legislation | Mar 23, 2026 | PICTURES AND DIAGRAMS VILLAGE A & C DOCKS | Put-in-Bay | The village solicits proposals to lease and operate the Put-in-Bay public docks and bathhouse, a key waterfront asset… |