City Council Meeting 5/11/26

The City Council meeting of Medina, Ohio, held on May 11, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key items approved included a grant application for the Ohio Law Enforcement Body Armor Program to fund replacement ballistic vests for police personnel, and a grant from the Medina County Drug Abuse Commission to support the School Resource Officer Program. The council authorized the mayor to accept easements necessary for the North Huntington Street reconstruction project and approved a $700,000 budget for the annual concrete street repair program, reflecting increased material costs. Additionally, a $225,000 expenditure was authorized for renovations to the Rex Center's main lobby and front desk area, with the city school district acting as a pass-through for funding. The council also approved fund advances to cover grant shares of projects and amendments to the 2026 budget. These actions demonstrate ongoing capital improvement projects and grant-supported procurement activities within the city. Other meeting topics included community events, administrative reports, and acknowledgments, but no new contracts or RFPs were introduced during this session.