# Finance - September 22, 2026


**Body:** Cityof Solon
**Date:** September 21, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Construction & Infrastructure, Public Safety, Physical Infrastructure, Contracting Vehicles


The City of Solon's Finance Committee meeting on September 22, 2026, focused heavily on procurement and financial management related to public safety and capital improvement projects. Key procurement discussions included the approval of a $69,171.92 professional service agreement to renew the Celebrite software license for police digital forensics, enabling continued investigations involving digital evidence. The committee also reviewed and approved bond anticipation notes totaling up to $13.2 million for Parks and Recreation improvements, including $7.2 million for Solon Community Park and $6 million for the Norfolk Southern Headwaters Connector Trail. The discussion covered financing options, interest rates, and repayment strategies, with a recommendation to roll over the bonds to maintain flexibility and lower short-term interest costs. Additionally, the committee approved the 2026 property tax rates for 2027 collection and received updates on income tax collections and budget development plans for 2027. No immediate bond repayments were planned, with further financial scenario analyses and budget hearings scheduled for later in the year.

**Source:** Cityof Solon