City Council Meeting 9/14/26

The Medina, Ohio City Council meeting held on September 14, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related actions. The council approved multiple resolutions and ordinances involving grant applications and awards, including a $46,357.60 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant for police taser upgrades and a $75,000 grant for the Veterans Treatment Court. The council authorized advertising for the annual city auction of surplus equipment and vehicles scheduled for October 17, 2026. They also approved the solicitation of requests for qualifications from design-build contractors for the replacement of Jump Playground at Memorial Park, supported by a $20,000 donation and a pledged total of $40,000 from private donors. Additionally, the council authorized competitive bidding and contract award for the South Elmwood Avenue parking lot reconstruction project and approved budget amendments and special energy improvement projects involving LED lighting and roofing upgrades in cooperation with the Medina County Energy Improvement District. Emergency clauses were frequently adopted to expedite project commencements. The meeting also included updates on municipal operations such as the upcoming move of the Municipal Court to a new location and the implementation of an online permitting system for building permits.