Council - June 15, 2026

The City of Solon Council meeting on June 15, 2026, included several procurement-related discussions and approvals. The council addressed ordinances authorizing the purchase of four 2026 Ford Police Interceptors and their upfitting equipment, though these items remain pending due to ongoing vehicle trade-in evaluations. The council also approved a final contract adjustment with Johnson Lau Construction Ohio LLC for City Hall exterior cleaning and maintenance, closing out the contract at $48,464.31. Additionally, the council authorized applications for grants, including the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Nature Works grant and the 2027 Cuyahoga County supplemental grant program. A master tax-exempt lease purchase agreement with Key Government Finance Inc. was approved, extending financing arrangements for city purchases. The council adopted annual appropriations for personal services and capital expenditures, including funding for NOPEC grant projects and HVAC repairs at the dance studio, increasing appropriations by over $109,000. An amendment was approved to provide authority for financing a previously approved service department vehicle purchase through the Sourcewell cooperative purchasing program. The council also accepted a donation of mulch and wood chips for a public works project. Public hearings were held on several charter amendments related to economic development and zoning changes, with discussions emphasizing the creation of a director of economic development position to enhance business retention and growth. The meeting included updates on economic development activities, business retention efforts, and upcoming community events. No final votes were taken on the charter amendments, which remain under consideration.