During the Athens City Council general body meeting Monday night, members voted to approve an ordinance which will allow the city to partner with Ohio University to repair Athens streets.

The ordinance authorizes $1.1 million in paving and repairs on streets, including Richland Ave. and West Union St. The partnership with OU will bring the total cost down and allow for more repairs throughout the city.

“I applaud the administration and the communications,” Councilman Kent Butler, D-1st Ward, said. “(It will) save taxpayers some serious hard-earned cash.”