Finance Committee Meeting 8/24/26

The Medina, Ohio Finance Committee meeting on August 24, 2026, covered a broad range of procurement and budget-related topics. Key procurement discussions included approval of increased purchase orders for HSH Excavating and Rocco Masonry for emergency storm sewer repairs and sidewalk replacements, respectively. The committee approved the application and acceptance of a $46,357.60 JAG grant to support a TASER upgrade project for the police department. They also approved bids for the South Elmwood Avenue parking lot reconstruction and an increase in a forestry purchase order for fall tree planting. The committee accepted a $40,000 donation toward the Jump Playground replacement project and authorized a request for qualifications (RFQ) for a design-build contractor to develop playground designs and cost estimates. Additionally, the committee discussed a $100,000 exterior restoration project for the city-owned building at 406 South Broadway Street, approving $4,700 for architectural design services to prepare bid specifications. Budget amendments were approved, including a 2% wage increase projected to cost an additional $1.155 million over three years and adjustments for fuel costs. The committee also reviewed plans for the Spring Grove Cemetery Columbarium Wall phases four through ten, considering a single-phase construction approach estimated at $1.2 million, with discussions on funding and long-term maintenance. The meeting included policy updates to align local income tax review board appointments with state code and approved a resolution recognizing Random Acts of Kindness Day. Overall, the meeting focused heavily on capital improvement projects, grant applications, vendor contract approvals, and budget amendments impacting Medina's municipal services and infrastructure.