Regular Meeting Agenda

VOTING ORDER R. Shahmir G. Smith J. Fenderbosch A. Gentry K. Goodwin D. Kos M. Reynolds CITY OF AVON LAKE 150 Avon Belden Road Avon Lake, Ohio 44012 The following business is to be considered at the regular meeting of the Avon Lake City Council on February 23, 2026, at 7 p.m. in the Council Chamber. Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call: Mrs. Fenderbosch, Ms. Gentry, Mrs. Goodwin, Mr. Kos, Mr. Reynolds, Mr. Shahmir, Mr. Smith, Mayor Spaetzel, Law Director Ebert, Finance Director Krosse, Public Works Director Liskovec. Approval of Minutes: February 9, 2026, Council Meetings. Correspondence Public Input: Members of the audience shall be permitted to speak only once, up to five minutes on any topic(s). [Code of Ordinance, Section 220.21(a)(1)] Reports Mayor Council President Law Director Finance Director Public Works Director Standing Committees Special Committees Motion Confirming the recommendation of Planning Commission to approve the major subdivision preliminary plat for Matthew’s Hollow Subdivision, subject to the condition that, before improvement plan approval, the applicant provides documentation

Page | 2 demonstrating compliance with applicable U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Ohio EPA wetland requirements, or documentation confirming that no such approvals are required, as applicable, and that all construction debris shall be kept out of the tree lawn and mounds per Planning and Zoning Code 1018.09 and 1018.10. In addition, no grading or site disturbance shall occur on the property before this documentation is provided to and accepted by the City. Sponsor: M. Reynolds Legislation Third Readings: Ordinance No. 26-6, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 284: ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS ADVISORY BOARD (SECTIONS 284.01, 284.02, 284.03, AND 284.04), CHAPTER 288: TREE COMMISSION (SECTION 288.04), AND CHAPTER 220: COUNCIL (SECTION 220.05). Sponsor: K. Goodwin Ordinance No. 26-9, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL AGREEMENT FOR THE EASTERN LORAIN COUNTY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM (“ELCERT”) COMPRISED OF THE CITY OF AVON, CITY OF AVON LAKE, CITY OF NORTH RIDGEVILLE, AND WESTSHORE ENFORCEMENT BUREAU (“WEB”). Sponsor: D. Kos Second Reading: Resolution No. 26-11R, A RESOLUTION DECLARING COUNCIL’S CESSATION OF COLLECTION OF AN EXISTING 1.5-MILL AD VALOREM PROPERTY TAX LEVY UPON APPROVAL BY THE CITY’S ELECTORS OF PASSAGE OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY’S CODIFIED ORDINANCES TO PROVIDE FOR THE LEVY OF AN ADDITIONAL 0.40% INCOME TAX, FOR FIVE YEARS, COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 2027, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Sponsor: G. Smith First Readings: Ordinance No. 26-13, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CREATION OF A NEW CHAPTER TITLED LOW-SPEED VEHICLES WITHIN TITLE TEN - BICYCLES, MOTORCYCLES AND SNOWMOBILES, IN PART FOUR OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Sponsor: D. Kos Ordinance No. 26-14, AN ORDINANCE AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE MILLER ROAD PARK SAND DREDGING PROJECT TO HUFFMAN EQUIPMENT RENTAL & CONTRACTING, INC., AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. → Sponsor: J. Fenderbosch Miscellaneous Business and Announcements → Suspension of the rule requiring three readings

Page | 3 Executive Session In compliance with Ohio Revised Code Sections 121.22(G)(1), (2), and (3), Council will adjourn to Executive Session to consider the discipline of a public employee, the purchase or sale of property, and pending court action. Reconvening of Open Meeting Adjournment

ORDINANCE NO. 26-6 INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Goodwin AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 284: ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS ADVISORY BOARD (SECTIONS 284.01, 284.02, 284.03, AND 284.04), CHAPTER 288: TREE COMMISSION (SECTION 288.04), AND CHAPTER 220: COUNCIL (SECTION 220.05). WHEREAS, the Environmental Committee and the Environmental Affairs Advisory Board have recommended amending Code of Ordinances Chapter 284, Sections 284.01, 284.02, 284.03, and 288.04; Chapter 288, Section 288.04; and Chapter 220, Section 220.05; and WHEREAS, Council, coming now to consider said recommendation, approves it in full. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AVON LAKE, STATE OF OHIO: Section No. 1: That Code of Ordinances Chapter 284 is hereby amended as follows: CHAPTER 284: ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS ADVISORY BOARD § 284.01 ESTABLISHMENT AND PURPOSE. There is hereby established an advisory board to be known as the Environmental Affairs Advisory Board with its purposes to include the following: (a) To study and advise courses of action which the Environmental Committee of Council may take to formulate and promote general and broad codes of land, air and water management for the city; and (b) To study and investigate other environmentally related concerns and issues of importance to Council and residents of the city and to report its findings and make appropriate recommendations to residents of the city and Council, as needed. § 284.02 MEMBERSHIP;TERM; COMPENSATION; AND REMOVAL. (a) Membership. The Environmental Affairs Advisory Board shall consist of 14 members, comprised of the following: (1) Up to six members shall be employees or representatives of industrial concerns located within the city who shall be selected because of their knowledge, technical capability or interest in matters relating to air and/or water management and for their ability to

ORDINANCE NO. 26-6 Page | 2 competently represent both their own industry and industry in general, which is located in the community. The industrial members need not be residents of the city and shall be appointed by Council. (2) The other members who for the previous two years have been registered, qualified electors of the city and who are not employees of industrial concerns located in the city, shall be appointed by Council. (3) One ex officio, non-voting member shall be the Public Works Director. (4) One ex officio, non-voting member shall be the Chairperson of the Environmental Committee; and (5) One ex officio member shall be a member of the Tree Commission. (b) Term. The appointed resident members of the Environmental Affairs Advisory Board shall each serve three years with staggered terms, a third of which shall be appointed each year. Each member is eligible for reappointment without limitation on the number of consecutive appointments. (1) Beginning in 2026, the Chairperson shall serve for three years, and the Vice- Chairperson shall serve for two years, then every appointment thereafter, shall serve for three years. (2) Vacancies on the Environmental Affairs Advisory Board shall be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term in the same manner that the position was originally filled. (3) The Chairperson will notify the Clerk of Council when a vacancy exists. (4) Any vacancy shall be filled within 60 days, unless extenuating circumstances require a longer period. (c ) Compensation. Members of the Environmental Affairs Advisory Board shall serve without compensation. With prior approval of the assigned Department Director, according to the city procurement policies, any expense incurred by the Commission or the members thereof in the performance of their duties shall be paid from the city treasury. (d) Removal. Any Environmental Affairs Advisory Board member who misses three consecutive meetings, or more than 50% of the regular meetings on an annual basis, may be removed from the Board by a majority vote of the other Board members. § 284.03 POWERS AND DUTIES. The Environmental Affairs Advisory Board shall seek, as its general goals: (a) To create and foster a positive, responsible, cooperative and continuous effort among businesses and residents of the city; (b) To educate Council and residents of the city on important environmental issues;

ORDINANCE NO. 26-6 Page | 3 (c) To establish and make appropriate recommendations to Council through the use of subject matter experts on land, air and water management programs; and (d) To investigate every reasonable means available to inform and educate its members relative to the problems and possible solutions of land, water and air pollution and management in communities of similar size to the city. § 248.04 MEETINGS AND ORGANIZATION. (a) The Environmental Affairs Advisory Board shall elect by a majority vote its own Chairperson to make its own rules and regulations and keep a record of its proceedings. (b) The Environmental Affairs Advisory Board shall meet on a quarterly basis, or more frequently as requested by its Chairperson. Minutes of Board meetings shall be forwarded to the Mayor and members of Council and filed with the Clerk of Council. Section No. 2: That Code of Ordinances Chapter 288 is hereby amended as follows: CHAPTER 288: TREE COMMISSION § 288.04 MEETINGS; ORGANIZATION. (a) The Tree Commission shall hold an organizational meeting at its first regular meeting date of the year, and the meeting schedule for the year will be the first order of business. There shall be a minimum of six meetings per year. Work sessions or special meetings may be called at the discretion of the Commission Chairperson. (b) The Tree Commission shall elect by a majority vote its own officers, make its own rules and regulations and keep a record of its proceedings. A handbook shall be kept in the Clerk of Council’s office as a permanent record. In the absence of any rule regarding the matter of business, the Commission shall be governed by Robert’s Rules of Order. (c) The Tree Commission shall appoint one of its members to serve as an ex officio member of the Parks and Recreation Commission and one member to serve as an ex officio member of the Environmental Affairs Advisory Board. (d) A majority of the members shall be a quorum for the transaction of business. All plans, findings, advice, reports and recommendations made by the Tree Commission shall be in writing and shall designate by name those members of the Commission approving the same, failing to concur therein or abstaining therefrom. Those who fail to concur or who abstain shall have the right, as a part of such report, to state their reasons for refusing to approve or to concur. Minutes of meetings shall be filed in the Urban Forester’s office and forwarded to the Mayor and the Clerk of Council.

ORDINANCE NO. 26-6 Page | 4 Section No. 3: That Code of Ordinances Chapter 220 is hereby amended as follows: CHAPTER 220: COUNCIL § 220.05 STANDING COMMITTEES. (3) Environmental Committee. A. All ordinances, resolutions and other matters relating to natural resources and environmental protection; shoreline protection; preservation and conservation of Lake Erie; recycling; yard waste, waste collection and contract, leaf humus, branch pickup and woodchips; compost; and inventory of brownfields shall be referred to the Environmental Committee for study, investigation and recommendation to Council. B. One member of the Environmental Committee shall serve as an ex officio, non-voting member of the Environmental Affairs Advisory Board. Section No. 4: That it is found and determined that all formal actions of Council relating to the adoption of this Ordinance were taken in an open meeting, and that all deliberations of Council and its committees resulting in such actions were conducted in meetings open to the public in compliance with all applicable legal requirements, including Section 121.22 of the Ohio Revised Code. Section No. 5: That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after the earliest period allowed by law. 1st reading: 1/26/2026 2nd reading: 2/09/2026 3rd reading: PASSED: _________________________ ____________________________ President of Council POSTED: _________________________ ____________________________ Approved ATTEST: _________________________ ____________________________ Clerk of Council Mayor

ORDINANCE NO. 26-9 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Kos AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A MULTI- JURISDICTIONAL AGREEMENT FOR THE EASTERN LORAIN COUNTY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM (“ELCERT”) COMPRISED OF THE CITY OF AVON, CITY OF AVON LAKE, CITY OF NORTH RIDGEVILLE, AND WESTSHORE ENFORCEMENT BUREAU (“WEB”). WHEREAS, the City of Avon Lake and the Cities of Avon and North Ridgeville entered into a multi-jurisdictional agreement for the Eastern Lorain County Emergency Response Team (ELCERT) pursuant to Ordinance No. 22-163, which passed on November 28, 2022, to effectively respond to serious criminal occurrences; and WHEREAS, said multi-jurisdictional agreements are authorized pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Sections 737.04 and 1545.131 as well as by previously enacted legislation authorizing mutual aid between law enforcement agencies within Lorain County; and WHEREAS, in order to provide mutual aid consisting of Special Weapons And Tactics (SWAT) services within the respective jurisdictions of the parties, it is the desire of the parties to this agreement to provide for and join in providing for mutual assistance and the interchange of their respective personnel and equipment; and WHEREAS, Council, after reviewing the proposed agreement, finds it necessary and desirable to enter into the multi-jurisdictional agreement between ELCERT comprised of the City of Avon, City of Avon Lake, City of North Ridgeville, and Westshore Enforcement Bureau (“WEB”) to provide for the interchange and use of personnel and equipment of member departments to further the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of each community. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AVON LAKE, STATE OF OHIO: Section No. 1: That Council hereby approves, accepts and authorizes the Mayor, or the Chief of Police as his designee, to enter into the multi-jurisdictional agreement between ELCERT and WEB to provide mutual police aid and assistance through the interchange and use of personnel and equipment of each members’ respective department, a copy of said contract being attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. Section No. 2: That it is found and determined that all formal actions of Council relating to the adoption of this Ordinance were taken in an open meeting, and that all deliberations of Council and its committees resulting in such actions were conducted in meetings open to the public in compliance with all applicable legal requirements, including Section 121.22 of the Ohio Revised Code.

ORDINANCE NO. 26-9 Page | 2 Section No. 3: That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after the earliest period allowed by law. 1st reading: 1/26/2026 2nd reading: 2/09/2026 3rd reading: PASSED: _________________________ ____________________________ President of Council POSTED: _________________________ ____________________________ Approved ATTEST: _________________________ ____________________________ Clerk of Council Mayor

EXHIBIT A to Ordinance No. 26-9 1 AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITIES OF AVON LAKE, AVON, NORTH RIDGEVILLE, THE EASTERN LORAIN COUNTY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM AND THE WESTSHORE ENFORCEMENT BUREAU FOR THE INTERCHANGE OF SWAT SERVICES. This agreement is made and entered into this _____ day of _______________, 2026 (the “effective date) by and between the legislative authorities of the cities of Avon Lake, Avon, North Ridgeville and the Westshore Enforcement Bureau under the authority of section 737.04 of the Ohio Revised Code. In addition, to the extent that the governing bodies of any of those municipal corporations have established or establish known as the Eastern Lorain County Emergency Response Team (ELCERT) under the authority of Chapter 167 of the Revised Code, this agreement is also between WEB and the municipalities named in this agreement. Copies of the authorizing legislation, ordinances or resolutions are attached hereto and expressly incorporated herein. WHEREAS, in order to provide mutual aid consisting of SWAT services within the respective jurisdictions of the parties, it is the desire of the parties to this agreement to provide for and join in providing for mutual assistance and the interchange of their respective personnel and equipment; and WHEREAS, the parties to this agreement desire to provide the additional police protection under such terms as are agreed upon in this agreement; and WHEREAS, each of the representative of the parties to this agreement is authorized to execute this agreement under the proper legislative authority of their respective Councils; NOW, THEREFORE, the parties to this agreement, each in consideration of the mutual promises and obligations in this agreement, agree as follows: 1. Each of the parties agrees to respond to an emergency and provide SWAT unit services within the other party’s municipal corporation, when requested by the Chief of Police, Mayor, Safety Service Director or that other party. The responding party agrees to provide SWAT unit services and police equipment at those times and places requested. The extent of such response by the responding party shall be determined solely by the Chief of Police, Mayor, Safety Service Director or the responding party with the sufficient equipment and personnel consistent with the proper protection of the responding party’s own constituents. 2. When a person is authorized by this agreement calls for assistance, he or she shall describe the specific emergency or activity requiring participation by another party to this agreement. That person shall also give explicit directions to the location where such assistance is required, and shall, whenever possible,

EXHIBIT A to Ordinance No. 26-9 2 dispatch someone to a specific meeting place to escort the persons responding to such call to that destination. 3. A party to this agreement shall not charge for the services provided or cost of equipment provided in this agreement. Each of the parties shall assume the expense and cost of any loss or damage to its own equipment or apparatus that may be incurred while in the other party’s jurisdiction, or while responding to a call in accordance with, or under the terms of, this agreement. 4. As provided in Section 737.04 of the Revised Code, Chapter 2744 of the Revised Code, insofar as it applies to the operations of police departments, shall apply to the parties of this agreement and to the police department members when they are rendering service outside their own subdivisions under this agreement and when they are enroute to rendering service outside their own subdivisions, and when they are enroute from rendering service outside their own subdivisions. 5. As provided in Section 737.04 of the Ohio Revised Code, Police Department members acting outside their subdivisions in which they are employed, when acting under this agreement, shall be entitled to participate in any indemnity fund established by their employer to the same extent as while acting within the employing subdivision. Those members shall be entitled to all the rights and benefits of Chapter 4123 of the Revised Code to the same extent as while performing service within the subdivision. The pension or indemnity fund of the municipal corporation of the requesting party shall not be liable for any benefits of the municipal corporation of the responding party. 6. As is customary in the incident command system, the incident City’s Police Chief, Department Designee, senior officer or officer in charge will retain command and control of the incident and all resources assigned to the incident. The units of and equipment provided by the responding City’s Police Department will remain under the command and control of the responding Police Department, but the responding Police Department shall report to the Incident City’s officer in charge and operate within the Command System. 7. This agreement shall be in full force and effect between the parties from the date inserted above provided however, any one of the parties may terminate itself as a party to this agreement and withdraw from it by providing written notice by its mayor, or his/her designee, to the mayors of the other parties. In that event , this agreement shall terminate 30 days after the written notice is received by the other parties. 8. All notices that may be proper or necessary to be served under this agreement shall be in writing and served by regular mail, postage prepaid to the following

EXHIBIT A to Ordinance No. 26-9 3 addresses or to such address as the parties may hereafter designate to the other for such purposes: West Shore Enforcement Bureau, P.O. Box 40056, Bay Village, Ohio 44140 Eastern Lorain County Emergency Response Team City of Avon Lake, 150 Avon Belden Rd Avon Lake, OH 44012 City of Avon, 36080 Chester Rd Avon, OH 44011 City of North Ridgeville, 7307 Avon Belden Rd North Ridgeville, OH 44039

EXHIBIT A to Ordinance No. 26-9 4 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the respective parties has caused this agreement to be executed by its mayor or its other authorized public official under the ordinance or resolution passed by their respective Councils. CITY OF AVON LAKE ________________________ Mark Spaetzel, Mayor CITY OF AVON ________________________ Bryan K. Jensen, Mayor CITY OF NORTH RIDGEVILLE ________________________ Kevin Corcoran, Mayor WESTSHORE ENFORCEMENT BUREAU ________________________ Matthew Vanyo, Director

RESOLUTION NO. 26-11R INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Smith A RESOLUTION DECLARING COUNCIL’S CESSATION OF COLLECTION OF AN EXISTING 1.5-MILL AD VALOREM PROPERTY TAX LEVY UPON APPROVAL BY THE CITY’S ELECTORS OF PASSAGE OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY’S CODIFIED ORDINANCES TO PROVIDE FOR THE LEVY OF AN ADDITIONAL 0.40% INCOME TAX, FOR FIVE YEARS, COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 2027, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. WHEREAS, on January 26, 2026, this Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 26-2R authorizing and directing that there be submitted to the electors of the City at an election to be held on May 5, 2026, the question of the approval of the passage of an ordinance amending Sections 886.01, 886.03, 886.04 and 886.06 of the City’s Codified Ordinances to provide for the levy of an additional 0.40% income tax, for five years, commencing January 1, 2027, to provide funds for the purpose of paying costs of (i) maintaining, repairing and improving City streets by constructing, reconstructing, widening, grading, draining, curbing, paving and extending streets and related bridges, and (ii) constructing storm sewers and related drainage improvements, installing traffic signals and signalization, and acquiring vehicles and equipment for City departments and functions, including debt charges on City notes, bonds or other obligations issued for those purposes; and WHEREAS, at present, the City levies an existing 1.5-mill ad valorem property tax levy for the purpose of police, fire, street maintenance and parks and recreation services, which expires in tax year 2029 (collection year 2030); and WHEREAS, upon approval by the electors of the City of the proposed question of the approval of the passage of an ordinance amending the City’s Codified Ordinances to provide for the levy of an additional 0.40% municipal income tax, as described above, Council will cease collection of the existing 1.5-mill ad valorem property tax levy described above, commencing with tax year 2026 (collection year 2027), through and until its expiration in tax year 2029 (collection year 2030); NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AVON LAKE, STATE OF OHIO, THAT: Section No. 1. Declaration of Cessation of Collection of Property Tax Levy Upon Approval of Additional Income Tax. This Council hereby declares it will cease collection of an existing 1.5-mill ad valorem property tax levy for the purpose of police, fire, street maintenance and parks and recreation services, commencing with tax year 2026 (collection year 2027), through and until its expiration in tax year 2029 (collection year 2030), upon approval by the electors of the City at an election to be held on May 5, 2026, of the question of the approval of the passage of an ordinance amending Sections 886.01, 886.03, 886.04 and 886.06 of the City’s Codified Ordinances to provide for the levy of an additional 0.40% income tax, for five years, commencing January 1, 2027, to provide funds for the purpose of paying costs of (i) maintaining, repairing and improving

RESOLUTION NO. 26-11R 2 City streets by constructing, reconstructing, widening, grading, draining, curbing, paving and extending streets and related bridges, and (ii) constructing storm sewers and related drainage improvements, installing traffic signals and signalization, and acquiring vehicles and equipment for City departments and functions, including debt charges on City notes, bonds or other obligations issued for those purposes. Section No. 2. Compliance with Open Meeting Requirements. This Council finds and determines that all formal actions of this Council and any of its committees concerning and relating to the adoption of this Resolution were taken in an open meeting of this Council or its committees, and that all deliberations of this Council and any of its committees that resulted in those formal actions were in meetings open to the public, all in compliance with the law. Section No. 3. Captions and Headings. The captions and headings in this Resolution are solely for convenience of reference and in no way define, limit or describe the scope or intent of any Sections, subsections, paragraphs, subparagraphs or clauses hereof. Reference to a Section means a section of this Resolution unless otherwise indicated. Section No. 4. Declaration of Emergency; Effective Date. This Resolution is hereby declared to be an emergency measure necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety of the City, and for the further reason that this Resolution must be immediately effective in order to formalize and document that Council will cease collection of the existing 1.5- mill ad valorem property tax levy, as described above, upon approval by the electors of the City at an election to be held on May 5, 2026, of the question of the approval of the passage of an ordinance amending the City’s Codified Ordinances to provide for the levy of an additional 0.40% income tax, for five years, commencing January 1, 2027, as described above; wherefore, this Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its adoption and approval by the Mayor. That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after the earliest period allowed by law. 1st Reading: 2/09/2026 2nd Reading: 3rd Reading: ADOPTED: , 2026 President of Council POSTED: , 2026 APPROVED: , 2026 ATTEST: Clerk of Council Mayor

RESOLUTION NO. 26-11R 3 I, Valerie Rosmarin, Clerk of Council of the City of Avon Lake, Ohio, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and accurate copy of Resolution No. 26-11 adopted on __________, 2026, by the Avon Lake City Council. Clerk of Council City of Avon Lake, Ohio

ORDINANCE NO. 26-13 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Kos AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CREATION OF A NEW CHAPTER TITLED LOW-SPEED VEHICLES WITHIN TITLE TEN – BICYCLES, MOTORCYCLES AND SNOWMOBILES, IN PART FOUR OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. WHEREAS, the increasing popularity and availability of low-speed vehicles within residential communities has resulted in a growing number of such vehicles operating on public streets within the City; and WHEREAS, the operation of low-speed vehicles on public roadways presents unique traffic safety considerations, including differences in speed capabilities, vehicle size, and visibility, which may affect the safe and orderly flow of traffic; and WHEREAS, the City recognizes the need to balance the convenience and benefits of low-speed vehicle use with the responsibility to ensure the peace, health, safety, and welfare of motorists, pedestrians, bicyclists, and residents; and WHEREAS, the Ohio Revised Code authorizes municipalities to regulate the operation of low-speed vehicles on public streets under their jurisdiction, including the establishment of standards for registration, inspection, equipment, and permissible roadways; and WHEREAS, the City presently does not have a comprehensive set of local regulations specifically addressing the operation of low-speed vehicles within its Traffic Code; and WHEREAS, Council desires to adopt a new and comprehensive set of ordinances governing the registration, inspection, equipment requirements, and lawful operation of low-speed vehicles within the City in order to promote safe travel, maintain orderly traffic control, and protect the peace, health, safety, and welfare of all persons within the City; and WHEREAS, as set forth in Section 9 of the Avon Lake City Charter, Council has the authority to codify ordinances of the City as it determines necessary; and WHEREAS, this Council determines that this Ordinance is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public health, safety, and welfare of the community. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AVON LAKE, STATE OF OHIO: Section No. 1: That Council hereby creates a new Chapter 480 Low-Speed Vehicles, which may be amended from time to time in accordance with the

ORDINANCE NO. 26-13 Page | 2 recommendations of Council and/or the Administration and/or public safety. Section No. 2: That it is found and determined that all formal actions of this Council concerning and relating to the adoption of this Ordinance were taken in an open meeting of this Council, and that all deliberations of this Council and any of its committees, which resulted in such formal actions, were in meetings open to the public in compliance with all legal requirements, including Section 121.22 of the Ohio Revised Code. Section No. 3: That this Ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency measure, the emergency being the immediate preservation of the health, safety, and welfare of the public. Therefore, this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and immediately after passage and approval by the Mayor. 1st reading: 2nd reading: 3rd reading: PASSED: _________________________ ____________________________ President of Council POSTED: _________________________ ____________________________ Approved ATTEST: _________________________ ____________________________ Clerk of Council Mayor

1 | P a g e #2002757v7<SSEG> - Chp 480 - Low Speed Vehicles (ie Golf Carts & Utility carts) CHAPTER 480 Low-Speed Vehicles (Golf Carts and Utility Vehicles) § 480.01 DEFINITIONS (a) “Certificate of Compliance” means the document provided to the owner of a Low-Speed Vehicle by the Vehicle Inspector identifying that the Low-Speed Vehicle meets all necessary requirements of this Chapter. (b) “Golf cart” means a Low-Speed Vehicle with an attainable speed on a paved, level surface of not more than twenty-five (25) miles per hour, a gross vehicle weight rating less than three thousand (3,000) pounds, and primarily intended to transport people. (c) “Motor vehicle” has the same meaning as set forth in Section 402.01 of the Codified Ordinances. (d) “Occupant restraining device” shall mean a safety belt, shoulder belt, harness, or other device that satisfies the minimum federal safety standards established by the United States Department of Transportation. With respect to children under the age of eight (8) the following apply: (1) Children under the age of four (4) or under forty (40) pounds in weight must be seated in a child safety seat which must be installed to manufacturer specifications. (2) Children between the ages of four (4) and eight (8) or under forty-nine (49) inches in height must be seated in a child booster seat installed to manufacturer specifications. (e) “Low-Speed Vehicle” means a self-propelled, three (3) or four (4) wheeled vehicle, including but not limited to a golf cart or a utility vehicle, with an attainable speed on a paved, level surface of not more than twenty-five (25) miles per hour and a gross vehicle weight of less than 3,000 pounds. (f) “Utility vehicle” means a Low-Speed Vehicle designed with a bed, principally used for the purpose of transporting material or cargo for short distances in connection with construction, agricultural, forestry, grounds maintenance, lawn and garden, materials handling, or similar activities. (g) “Validation sticker” means the self-adhesive sticker provided by the Police Department to the owner of a Low-Speed Vehicle identifying the Low-Speed Vehicle has received a Certificate of Compliance and been properly registered in accordance with Section 436.14 of the Codified Ordinances. (h) “Vehicle” has the same meaning as set forth in Section 402.01 of the Codified Ordinances. (i) “Vehicle Inspector” shall mean the Chief of Police or persons designated by the Chief of Police to inspect vehicles subject to this Chapter for compliance with this Chapter or the State of Ohio’s statutory requirements generally applicable to motor vehicles.

2 | P a g e #2002757v7<SSEG> - Chp 480 - Low Speed Vehicles (ie Golf Carts & Utility carts) Words not defined herein shall have the ordinary meaning given to such words except where expressly defined by another Codified Ordinance. § 480.02 INSPECTION OF LOW-SPEED VEHICLES. (a) Each Low-Speed Vehicle intended to be operated on a public street is subject to inspection and approval by the City. Appointments for inspections can be scheduled through the Police Department upon payment of an equipment inspection fee of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) and completion of a Low-Speed Vehicle application which shall identify the name, address, and phone number of the owner of the Low-Speed Vehicle. (b) Each Low-Speed Vehicle intended to be operated on a public street within the City must possess the following: (1) Working brakes and braking system including lights; (2) Properly working steering mechanism; (3) Windshield; (4) Working horn; (5) Two working headlights; (6) At least one working taillight; (7) Directional signals; (8) Rearview mirror; (9) License plate mounting equipment and source of illumination; (10) Occupant restraint system; and (11) Appropriate tires free from major bumps, bulges, breaks, or other unsafe condition. (c) If the Low-Speed Vehicle complies with the requirements of this Chapter, the Vehicle Inspector shall complete and issue a Certificate of Compliance to the Low-Speed Vehicle owner. If the Vehicle Inspector determines that the Low-Speed Vehicle does not comply with the requirements of this Chapter, the Vehicle Inspector shall note on the Vehicle Inspection Sheet what items were non-compliant and provide a copy of same to the owner. (1) The owner may request a second inspection at no additional charge within 30 days of a failed inspection upon proof that the items deemed non-compliant have been remedied. If after the second inspection the Low-Speed Vehicle is still not found to be compliant with this Chapter, a new Low-Speed Vehicle application and payment of the inspection fee must be submitted.

3 | P a g e #2002757v7<SSEG> - Chp 480 - Low Speed Vehicles (ie Golf Carts & Utility carts) (2) After 30 days, the registration application shall be canceled and a new registration application and payment of the fee set forth herein shall be required before a new inspection is scheduled. (d) Upon receipt of a Certificate of Compliance, the owner of a Low-Speed Vehicle shall present the Certificate of Compliance to the Police Department along with proof of registration for road use in accordance with Section 436.14 of the Codified Ordinances and obtain a validation sticker. (e) A validation sticker issued under this Section shall be valid for a period of three years from date of issuance. (f) Any Low-Speed Vehicle that has been modified for equipment or increased/decreased speed and no longer meets the criteria after inspection and approval will be immediately denied further operation and become subject to a citation. § 480.03 OPERATION OF LOW-SPEED VEHICLE. The owner or operator of a Low-Speed Vehicle upon public streets within the City shall comply with all generally-applicable motor vehicle laws pertaining to operation, licensing, and registration of motor vehicles including, without limitation, speed, safety, and insurance requirements. (a) No person shall operate a Low-Speed Vehicle upon public streets within the City without being in possession of a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance, and valid registration. (b) No person possessing a temporary instruction permit or a probationary license shall operate a Low-Speed Vehicle in violation of Sections 436.03 or 436.04 of the Codified Ordinances. (c) No person shall operate a Low-Speed Vehicle upon public streets or in any public location within the City while under the influence of intoxicating beverages or substances. (d) Each Low-Speed Vehicle operated upon public streets within the City must have a validation sticker issued in accordance with this Chapter, which shall be placed on the rear of the vehicle and plainly visible. (e) Each occupant of a Low-Speed Vehicle must use an appropriate occupant restraining devices while the Low-Speed Vehicle is being operated on public streets within the City. There shall be no more than two seating positions per row of seats and not more than one person per occupant restraining device. (f) No Low-Speed Vehicle shall be operated on any sidewalk, except to cross the sidewalk. Notwithstanding anything in this Chapter to the contrary, Low-Speed Vehicles may be operated on sidewalks for the limited purpose of snow removal.

4 | P a g e #2002757v7<SSEG> - Chp 480 - Low Speed Vehicles (ie Golf Carts & Utility carts) (g) No Low-Speed Vehicle shall be operated on any public street within the City where the posted speed limit is in excess of twenty-five (25) miles per hour or has been specifically designated as a street where Low- Speed Vehicles are prohibited. (1) Except as otherwise provided herein for purposes of crossing only, no Low-Speed Vehicle may be driven upon the following roads within the City: A. Avon Beldon Road (State Route 83) B. Electric Boulevard C. Jaycox Road D. Krebs Road E. Lake Road F. Lear Road G. Miller Road H. Moore Road I. Pin Oak Parkway J. Walker Road (2) Nothing in this section shall prohibit a Low-Speed Vehicle from crossing a street where the posted speed limit is in excess of twenty-five (25) miles per hour provided that the crossing is made at a 90-degree angle, at an intersection, and does not impede motor vehicles legally operating on the street being traversed. (h) No Low-Speed Vehicle may be driven upon public streets or in public spaces unless it is in full compliance with this Chapter and has been registered with the State of Ohio in accordance with Section 436.14 of the Codified Ordinances. (i) Vehicles used for public safety or governmental purposes shall be exempt from the requirements of this Chapter when operated in the course of official duties. § 480.04 MODIFICATION OF LOW-SPEED VEHICLE. (a) No one shall modify a low-speed vehicle to increase the speed, cargo, or seating capacity beyond that established by the manufacturer at the time such was put into commerce. (b) Any modification of a low-speed vehicle which removes the Low-Speed Vehicle from the definition of a Low-Speed Vehicle. may be cause for revocation of the validation sticker or refusal to issue Certificate of Compliance in accordance with Section 480.02(f).

5 | P a g e #2002757v7<SSEG> - Chp 480 - Low Speed Vehicles (ie Golf Carts & Utility carts) § 480.99 PENALTY. Except where a higher penalty is imposed by another provision within the Codified Ordinances, whoever violates this chapter is guilty of a minor misdemeanor on a first offense; on a second offense within one year after the first offense, the person is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree; for each subsequent offense within one year after the first offense the person is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree.

ORDINANCE NO. 26-14 INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Fenderbosch AN ORDINANCE AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE MILLER ROAD PARK SAND DREDGING PROJECT TO HUFFMAN EQUIPMENT RENTAL & CONTRACTING, INC., AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. WHEREAS, in accordance with the direction of Council, the City Engineer has prepared plans and specifications for the Miller Road Park Sand Dredging Project, which have been and are now on file in the Public Works Department; and WHEREAS, further in accordance with the direction of Council, the City Engineer has caused notice to be given inviting bids for said improvement, and bids having been received, opened, and tabulated, as provided by law; and WHEREAS, Council, coming now to consider said bids, has determined that the bid submitted by Huffman Equipment Rental & Contracting, Inc., of Eastlake, Ohio, is the best responsive bid after advertising, in accordance with Ohio Revised Code, and is acceptable to this Council. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AVON LAKE, STATE OF OHIO: Section No. 1: That the bid by Huffman Equipment Rental & Contracting, Inc., of Eastlake, Ohio, (hereafter referred to as “Contractor”) for the Miller Road Park Sand Dredging Project for the City of Avon Lake, Ohio, in accordance with the plans and specifications prepared by the City Engineer be, and the same is hereby awarded to said Contractor in accordance with said plans and specifications and the bid received. The total amount of said contract is in the amount of $73,450. Section No. 2: That the Contractor shall furnish his good and sufficient performance bond in the amount of $73,450 to the satisfaction of the Mayor and approved as to form by the Law Director, conditioned to insure faithful performance of the contract thereby awarded, and completion of the work free and clear of all claims and encumbrances. Section No. 3: That the Contractor shall deposit and keep in force and effect on file with the Finance Director memoranda of policies of insurance in the amounts and under the conditions set forth in the specifications of the contract documents. Section No. 4: That upon receipt by the Finance Director of the certificate of the Public Works Director that the project has been completed to his full satisfaction and in accordance with the plans and specifications, the Finance Director shall be authorized and directed to issue to Contractor the warrants of the City in payment of

ORDINANCE NO. 26-14 Page | 2 the amount due the Contractor, as determined by the Public Works Director, according to the terms of the contract. Section No. 5: That the Mayor shall be and is hereby authorized and directed to sign and execute the contract hereby awarded. Section No. 6: That it is found and determined that all formal actions of Council relating to the adoption of this Ordinance were taken in an open meeting, and that all deliberations of Council and its committees resulting in such actions were conducted in meetings open to the public in compliance with all applicable legal requirements, including Section 121.22 of the Ohio Revised Code. Section No. 7: That this Ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency measure, the emergency being the necessity of dredging sand from the boat launch area at Miller Road Park prior to the fish spawning season and the upcoming boating season in order to ensure safe boating conditions and protect the public health, safety, and welfare. Therefore, this Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its passage and approval by the Mayor. PASSED: _________________________ ____________________________ President of Council POSTED: _________________________ ____________________________ Approved ATTEST: _________________________ ____________________________ Clerk of Council Mayor

From: Jonathan Liskovec To: Geoffrey R. Smith; Jennifer Fenderbosch; Amy Gentry; Kayla C. Goodwin; David Kos; Matthew Reynolds; Rob Shahmir Cc: Mark Spaetzel; Gary A. Ebert; Valerie Rosmarin; Chris Howard Subject: Award of Sand Dredging Contract Date: Thursday, February 19, 2026 1:37:51 PM Good afternoon all, Today we had the bid opening for the annual sand dredging at Miller Road Park for boating ingress and egress at the launch ramps. We are looking to present our recommendation for award Monday February 23 to Council for approval in one reading. Engineer Howard will review the one (1) bid submitted and provide the letter of recommendation. The following are details as to the need for moving this along: 1. Deadline to complete work: there is a deadline by United States Army Corps of Engineers that require us to have this work completed prior to April 15th or after June 30th in our current permit. 2. Coordination with Contractor: due to the limited window for such activities and the need for such work along the Lake Erie coastline, we need to secure the contractor and a spot on the schedule. This work is in high demand during this window. 3. Coordination with Mother Nature: we need to have as much flexibility in this window to make sure all lake ice has melted and that the lake is calm enough to work on. These are variables out of our control, but it would be beneficial to provide the widest span on dates as possible. 4. Coordination with survey crew: goes hand in hand with the project and contractor schedule demands to conduct a pre-dredge survey and post dredge survey to determine actual pay quantity for material removed. 5. Project Funding: this project was included in the 2026 capital budget and is currently within budget. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me if you have any questions before Monday’s meeting. I will provide all this information again during the meeting. Regards, Jonathan Liskovec Public Works Director Phone: (440) 930-4126 jliskovec@avonlake.org Business Hours M-F 7:30am – 4:00pm ________________ 750 Avon Belden Road Avon Lake, Ohio 44012 www.AvonLake.org