Finance Committee Meeting 7-13-26

The Medina, Ohio Finance Committee meeting on July 13, 2026, focused extensively on procurement and budgetary matters. Key procurement actions included approval of a $242,360 brownfield grant and a professional services agreement with T&M Associates for environmental assessment related to the South Elmwood Parking Lot project, with no city matching funds required. The committee approved purchase orders for a 2026 F350 pickup truck at $50,761 and a 2026 Mack front load sanitation truck at $411,000, highlighting capital equipment acquisitions. Additional expenditures included a $34,741 job creation grant payment to Carlisle Brake and Friction and an increase in purchase order for railroad repairs due to recent rail breaks. The committee also discussed and approved budget amendments and expenditure requests related to municipal programs such as the deer control program, which included a cooperative services agreement with the USDA for sharpshooting services at a maximum cost of $89,732.49. The meeting addressed modernization efforts with a new agreement for online civil service applications via governmentjobs.com and amendments to civil service rules to accommodate electronic filings. Sidewalk design and infrastructure improvements on North Huntington Street were discussed, with considerations for right-of-way limitations and easement acquisitions. The committee deferred approval of specific deer hunting locations pending receipt of detailed maps to ensure proper notification of adjacent property owners. Overall, the meeting involved multiple contract approvals, budget allocations, and capital improvement project discussions relevant to city operations and infrastructure.