Council - August 17, 2026

The City of Solon Council meeting on August 17, 2026, included a variety of agenda items with a strong focus on procurement and contract approvals. The council approved final contract adjustments for several infrastructure projects, including the 2024 and 2025 annual sanitary and storm system repair programs, the Miles Road retaining wall replacement project, and the Grant Wood Golf Course Pump Station Renovation Project, with contract closeout amounts ranging from approximately $146,000 to over $500,000. Additionally, the council authorized a citywide traffic signal timing evaluation contract with GPD Group and approved the purchase of a Life Pack 35 cardiac monitor defibrillator for the fire department from Stryker Sales LLC. They also extended the prisoner food service contract with Aramark Correctional Services and entered into a three-year agreement with USI Insurance Services LLC for healthcare consultant broker services. The council discussed and voted on a proposed charter amendment related to zoning changes, ultimately rejecting it due to concerns about reducing voter power in residential zoning decisions. The meeting also featured a proclamation honoring Coach Jim McQuaid for his induction into the Ohio Football Coaches Hall of Fame and included public comments on zoning and community issues. The mayor highlighted economic development successes, including the arrival of FedPro, and ongoing infrastructure projects such as the US 422 Harper Road interchange reconfiguration.