Finance Committee Meeting 5-26-26

The Medina, Ohio Finance Committee meeting on May 26, 2026, focused extensively on procurement and budgetary matters across multiple city departments. Key actions included approval of budget amendments, expenditure increases for legal services and emergency repairs, and acceptance of bids for city property and infrastructure projects. Notably, the committee approved the purchase of a 2024 International CDU truck for sanitation at $98,500 with an emergency clause, and authorized a 10-year lease plan for Axon Taser 10 devices for the police department totaling $463,000. The committee also approved fee increases for contractor registration and building permits to align with inflation and support new permitting software. Additionally, the committee accepted a $920,000 grant with a $230,000 local match for Medina railway improvements and approved increased expenditures with Wintrow Construction for emergency rail line repairs. The meeting concluded with approval to amend an ordinance to accommodate a $1.9 million bid for the Wait Funeral Home to Lafayette project, exceeding the original $1.6 million authorization, also with an emergency clause. All motions related to spending and procurement were passed unanimously, reflecting a focus on maintaining city infrastructure, public safety equipment, and operational efficiency.