Council - April 20, 2026

The City of Solon Council meeting held on April 20, 2026, included several procurement-related discussions and approvals. Key items included the approval of an ordinance authorizing the purchase of four 2026 Ford police interceptors from Montrose Ford and related upfitting equipment from Hall Public Safety Outfitters, both left on first reading for further review. The council also approved the renewal of janitorial services at community center facilities with Environmental Control at a monthly cost of $14,998, and authorized an engagement letter with the Ohio Auditor of State for the city's 2025 financial audit. Additionally, the council approved a memorandum of agreement with the Ohio Patrolmen's Benevolent Association to enhance police recruiting efforts and accepted a grant from the Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities for adaptive recreation programming. The meeting also addressed the aftermath of a severe storm, with acknowledgments of city departments' response and ongoing damage assessments. No new capital improvement projects or large-scale contracts were awarded during this session, but several ordinances related to staffing and procurement were passed under emergency declarations.