Safety -July 16, 2026

The City of Solon held a Safety Committee meeting on July 16, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related items were discussed and approved. Key procurement actions included the acceptance of a cooperative service agreement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services for the 2026-2027 deer management program valued at $63,637.43, with a motion passed to waive competitive bidding requirements. Additionally, the committee approved the emergency purchase of a 2026 Chevrolet Equinox midsize SUV from Classic Chevrolet for $30,437 to replace a hail-damaged city vehicle, also waiving competitive bidding. The committee also accepted a donation of 60 yards of topsoil from Kurtz Brothers for the mini forest project. Other agenda items included updates on police personnel, fire department incident analysis, and proposed revisions to emergency medical services billing procedures. Motions related to these procurement and budget matters were unanimously approved by roll call vote.