# Mentor City Council Meeting September 15, 2026


**Body:** City of Mentor, Ohio
**Date:** September 14, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Construction & Infrastructure, Professional Services, Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding


The City of Mentor, Ohio held a council meeting on September 15, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were addressed. The council approved awarding a contract to Ohio Paving and Construction Company, Inc. for the 2026 Mentor Facilities Paving Project, valued at approximately $776,488, which includes paving and repairs on various city roads and cemetery roadways. Additionally, the council authorized a contract with Freedom Construction Services LLC for the Wildwood Cultural Center expansion project. Budget ordinances were passed, including a transfer of $2,125,000 from the general fund to the self-insurance fund to cover medical expenses, and appropriations for the Wildwood Cultural Center project. The council also authorized participation in an Ohio Department of Transportation contract to purchase rock salt at a favorable price. Other discussions included amendments to city ordinances related to electric bicycle safety and helmet requirements. The meeting concluded with motions to enter executive sessions regarding property purchase and legal disputes.

**Source:** City of Mentor, Ohio