Council - May 18, 2026

The City of Solon Council meeting on May 18, 2026, included several procurement-related discussions and approvals. Key items included authorization for the purchase of four 2026 Ford Police Interceptors and their upfitting equipment, though these were held for further information. The council approved a $750,000 contract with Greenman Peterson Inc for supplemental construction inspection services and authorized a pump rebuild at the Northeast Pump Station from Buckeye Pumps Inc. They also approved the continued rental of automated rubbish and recycling trucks from Premier Truck Sales and Rental for up to $200,000. Additionally, the council accepted a proposal from Burgess and Nipoll for engineering design services related to City Hall roof repairs and approved a change order for Mammoth Sports Construction for repaving work at Solon Community Park with no contract amount change. The council authorized the replacement of an HVAC unit at the Solon Center for the Arts for $14,948.93 through Johnson Controls and renewed a contract with Knights Protective Services for security guard services at City Hall. Budget-related ordinances included the 2026 annual appropriations and approval of "then and now" certificates for various purchase orders from February through April 2026. The meeting also featured community comments, including a request to post Jewish American Heritage Month on city social media, which was supported by council members. Overall, the meeting focused on advancing capital improvement projects, fleet management, and maintenance contracts, alongside community engagement and employee policy updates.