Joint Community Development & Finance Committee Meeting 05/26/2026

The City of Elyria held a Joint Community Development & Finance Committee meeting on May 26, 2026, focusing on several procurement and budget-related matters. Key discussions included approval of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) draft budget with a $170,000 allocation for Ely Square park improvements, replacing a prior skate park project. The committee reviewed and approved a 15-year Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) tax abatement agreement and associated downtown facade and historic rehabilitation grant applications for Icon Construction's renovation project at 412 East River Street. Additionally, the council authorized the purchase of a vacant parcel adjacent to West Park for $4,800 plus closing costs, not to exceed $7,000, to consolidate park land. The meeting also covered multiple Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) road resurfacing and improvement projects, including a $105,000 professional services agreement with K.E. McCartney for the Oberlin-Elyria Road project, and several resurfacing contracts with emergency clauses requested. These projects are funded through a combination of state, local, and grant funds, with various motions passed unanimously to proceed with bidding and contracting. The meeting concluded with motions to adjourn after comprehensive discussions on capital improvement projects and procurement approvals.