Council unanimously approved the alternative tax budget information for fiscal year 2027 and submitted it to the county budget commission. The city also reported that Edgewood Road reconstruction will begin July 13 and is expected to finish in October, funded by a $1.1 million grant and a $2.2 million no-interest loan.

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Jun 23, 2026

Council Approves Grants and City Vehicles

Council unanimously approved applications for fiscal year 2027 supplemental and block grants, authorized purchases of a Ford Explorer and Ford Maverick for the Building Department, and approved an online auction for an unused 2015 Ford F-150. The city also reported receiving a $250,000 award for next year's White Road improvement project.

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Jun 9, 2026

Council approves street improvement financing

Council unanimously approved up to $3.4 million in notes to finance street and road improvements, including construction, resurfacing, paving, curbing, and drainage. It also unanimously accepted bids for both contracts in the 2026 Road Program and authorized acceptance of 2026 Energized Community Grant funds.

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May 26, 2026

Council Approves $5.57 Million Appropriation Increase

Council approved a $5.57 million increase to 2026 appropriations, including funds to repay the city's $5.2 million note due July 29, 2026. The ordinance passed 6-0 after rules were suspended.

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May 12, 2026

Council Approves Road and Facility Projects

Council unanimously approved a contract for the Edgewood Road Improvement Project and authorized architectural and engineering services for a new service department facility. It also approved the purchase of a storage shed for the Community Park.

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Apr 28, 2026

Council Approves Belle Oaks Bond Agreement

Council unanimously approved an ordinance authorizing a cooperation agreement for the issuance of port authority revenue bonds for Belle Oaks Phase 1A. The council also approved contracts for fire-station waterproofing and fire-hydrant painting, authorized a 2026 county grant application, and heard that $150,000 has been allocated for a sidewalk pilot program.

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Apr 14, 2026

Council approves stormwater and sewer agreements

Council unanimously approved agreements for Edgemont Outfall engineering, a Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District community cost-share project, and participation in 2026 road salt contracts. The mayor also reported a $342,000 award for the Chardon Road project and said $150,000 has been allocated for a sidewalk pilot program.

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Mar 24, 2026

Council Approves Home Variances and Fire Equipment

Council approved two resolutions by 5-0 votes: variances allowing a new home at 1940 Skyline Drive and a purchase of fire nozzles, adaptors, and equipment using federal grant funds. The city also reported receiving a $299,000 first-half 2026 property-tax advance and $115,373 through tax-collection subpoenas, while $331,000 remains outstanding.

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Mar 10, 2026

Council Approves Senior Sidewalk Repair Program

Council unanimously approved a subsidized sidewalk repair program for income-eligible senior and disabled homeowners. It also authorized bidding for the Edgewood Road Improvement Project and 2026 Road Program.

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Feb 24, 2026

Council Advances Road, Sewer and Park Projects

Council approved five measures by 6-0 votes, authorizing the 2026 road program, a stream improvement project, sewer-permit assistance, a park tennis and pickleball court conversion, and design work for a new Service Department facility.

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Feb 10, 2026

Council Approves Public Safety Equipment

Council voted 6-0 to approve purchases of fire hose using U.S. Department of Homeland Security grant funds and two ballistic shields for police, along with a new brush chipper and other city-service agreements.

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Jan 27, 2026

Council Approves Software Purchase and Fund Correction

Council unanimously approved a purchase agreement for Microsoft Office 365 annual licensing and a resolution correcting an error in a 2025 interfund transfer. The city also reported 2,237 EMS calls and 841 fire calls in 2025, a 12.1% increase from 2024.

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Jan 13, 2026

Council Approves New City Vehicles and Equipment

Council unanimously approved the purchase of six 2026 vehicles and a new wheel loader for city operations, along with fleet-management software. The vehicle purchase includes two Ford F-150 pickups, three Ford Interceptor sport utility vehicles, and one Ford Maverick, with trade-ins of vehicles no longer needed for public use.

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