# City Council Meeting 9-28-26

The Medina, Ohio City Council meeting held on September 28, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key actions included approval of an increased expenditure to the law firm Rettison Andres for legal services, authorization to apply for and accept grant funding from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources for playground reconstruction, and approval of a federal local project agreement with ODOT for resurfacing State Routes 3 and 57. The council also authorized contracts related to the renovation of the Medina Municipal Courthouse, including AV upgrades, and approved design and construction contracts for a new columbarium wall at Spring Grove Cemetery, with an estimated construction cost of approximately $1.3 million and design costs of $42,500. Additionally, the council approved a $25,000 expenditure to Main Street Medina for enhanced holiday decorations and authorized emergency excavation and dewatering work on the Granger Road waterline project with Petchco Excavating. The meeting also included discussions about the upcoming ballot issue to allow use of income tax funds for sidewalk repairs, updates on city infrastructure projects, and community events. Motions to suspend rules for expedited ordinance readings and emergency clauses were passed to facilitate timely procurement and project execution.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Public Safety
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 28, 2026

### Sources
- [City Council Meeting 9-28-26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnyCeewvmHM) - Medina Ohio