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DOCKET OF A MEETING OF LAKEWOOD CITY COUNCIL COUNCIL CHAMBERS NOVEMBER 3, 2025 7:30 P.M. The Regular Meetings of Lakewood City Council shall be held on the first and third Mondays of each month at 7:30 P.M., except that when such meeting date falls on a holiday such meeting shall instead be held on the following day. A Docket and Agenda of the business proposed to be transacted by Council will be available in the Clerk’ s Office and on the City’ s website www.lakewoodoh. gov the Friday before a Council meeting. Individuals with disabilities who require accommodations for participation in meetings must request accommodations at least 3 business days ahead of the scheduled meeting. Contact Michelle Nochta at (216) 529-5906 michelle. nochta@lakewoodoh. net. Protocol for public comment can be found at the end of this docket. The public may view a livestream of the meeting at the following link. www.lakewoodoh. gov/councilvideos I. Pledge of Allegiance II. Moment of Silence III. Roll Call IV. Reading & disposal of the minutes i. Reading & disposal of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held October 20, 2025. V. Reports, legislation and communications from Members of Council, the Mayor and other City Officials. OLD BUSINESS*** 1. Report from Finance Committee held October 27, 2025. ( to be provided) 2. Report from Housing, Planning, & Development Committee held October 27, 2025. ( to be provided) 3. S. ORDINANCE 28-2025 - AN ORDINANCE to take effect immediately provided it receives the affirmative vote of at least two thirds of the members of Council, or otherwise to take effect and be in force after the earliest period allowed by law, authorizing and directing the Director of Planning and Development or the Mayor to enter into an agreement with a licensed real estate broker to market for sale the real property located at 1472 Belle http:// mailto:michelle.nochta@lakewoo http://www.lakewoodoh.gov/
Avenue ( PPN 314-04-042) Lakewood, Ohio for a period of 180 days, pursuant to Section 155.07 of the Codified Ordinances. ( placed on 1st reading and referred to HPD 10/6/25) pg. 1) 4. Report from the Rules & Ordinances Committee regarding meeting held November 3, 2025. to be provided) 5. RESOLUTION 2025- 60 - A RESOLUTION to take effect immediately provided it receives the affirmative vote of at least two thirds of the members of Council, or otherwise to take effect and be in force after the earliest period allowed by law, approving the amended bylaws of the Lakewood Youth Council. ( referred to R& O 10/20/25) (pg. 3) 6. RESOLUTION 2025- 41 - A RESOLUTION to take effect immediately provided it receives the affirmative vote of at least two thirds of the members of Council, or otherwise to take effect and be in force after the earliest period allowed by law, appointing _____________ to the Tree Advisory & Education Board for the three-year term beginning January 1, 2026 and ending December 31, 2028. (referred to COW 09/02/25) (a motion to enter executive session may be made to discuss the appointment of a public official.) (pg. 9) NEW BUSINESS*** 7. Communication from President Kepple regarding Legal Aid Society of Cleveland’ s employee awards. ( pg. 10) 8. RESOLUTION 2025- 62 - A Resolution to recognize Lakewood resident Dorcas Russo for receiving the Legal Aid Society of Cleveland’ s 2025 Community Impact Award for her significant contribution of pro bono legal services to Legal Aid’s underserved population. pg. 11) 9. RESOLUTION 2025- 63 - A Resolution to recognize Lakewood resident Joseph Tomino for receiving The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland’ s 2025 Claude E. Clarke Award for outstanding service through professional performance and commitment to Legal Aid and its clients. ( pg. 12) 10. Communication from Councilmember Strebig regarding ratification of Youth Council slate of nominees. ( pg. 13) 11. RESOLUTION 2025- 61 - A RESOLUTION to take effect immediately provided it receives the affirmative vote of at least two thirds of the members of Council, or otherwise to take effect and be in force after the earliest period allowed by law, to ratify the Fall 2025 slate of nominees put forward by Lakewood Youth Council. (pg. 14) 12. Communication from Councilmembers Hamilton Steiner, Bullock and Marx regarding Resolution in Support of Citywide Composting Program. ( pg. 16) 13. RESOLUTION 2025-68 - A RESOLUTION to take effect immediately provided it receives the affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of the members of Council, or otherwise to take effect and be in force after the earliest period allowed by law, authorizing the Mayor to
negotiate and enter into a contract with a composting provider for a citywide composting program. ( pg. 17) 14. Communication from Mayor George and Councilmember Bullock regarding participation in NOPEC’ s Green Community Choice Program. ( pg. 19) 15. RESOLUTION 2025- 67 - A RESOLUTION approving the City of Lakewood’ s notice to the Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council (“ NOPEC”) to elect NOPEC’ s Green Community Choice Program for the City’ s electricity aggregation program starting June 2026. ( pg. 20) 16. Report from Councilmember Strebig regarding October 15th meeting of Lakewood Animal Safety & Welfare Advisory Board. ( pg. 22) 17. Report from Councilmember Strebig regarding October 23rd meeting of Lakewood Youth Council. ( pg. 24) 18. Communication from Fire Chief Fairbanks regarding Fire Engine Purchase Legislation. pg. 25) 19. RESOLUTION 2025-64 - A RESOLUTION to take effect immediately provided it receives the affirmative vote of at least two thirds of the members of Council, or otherwise to take effect and be in force after the earliest period allowed by law approving the ordering of certain vehicles in accordance with the requirements of Lakewood Codified Ordinance 111.04 for delivery in 2028. ( pg. 26) 20. Communication from Planning Director Byington regarding Authorization of the Fourth Amendment to the Lease between the City of Lakewood and the Lakewood Child Care Center. ( pg. 28) 21. RESOLUTION 2025-65 - A RESOLUTION to take effect immediately provided it receives the affirmative vote of at least two thirds of the members of Council, or otherwise to take effect and be in force after the earliest period allowed by law, authorizing the Mayor to enter into the Fourth Amended Lease Agreement with The Lakewood Child Care Center for the lease of the real property located at 1450 Belle Avenue, 1st Floor, also known as the Community Health Center. ( pg. 29) 22. Communication from Planning Director Byington and Development Officer Wyman regarding FY26 HUD Annual Action Plan Resolution & Lakewood Citizens Advisory Committee FY26 Federal Funding Allocation Recommendations. ( pg. 40) 23. RESOLUTION 2025- 66 – ARESOLUTION to take effect immediately provided it receives the affirmative vote of at least two thirds of the members of Council, or otherwise to take effect and be in force after the earliest period allowed by law, authorizing and directing the Mayor to submit the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) One-Year Action Plan of the FY25–FY29 Five Year Consolidated Plan ( Consolidated Plan) which includes dollar allocations and activities to be funded with federal Community Development Block Grant ( CDBG) and Emergency Solutions Grant ( ESG) resources, any other entitlement funds received from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ( HUD), all amendments thereto, and all understandings and assurances contained therein, and incorporates the City’ s application to HUD for FY26 CDBG and ESG funds. ( pg. 41)
24. October 2025 Finance Department vendor report submitted pursuant to LCO 111.03. pg. 44) LIQUOR PERMITS*** 25. Fika Café, LLC – 16203 Hilliard Rd. (Ward 2) (pg. 46) 26. Citizens Eatery – 14600 Detroit Ave. (Ward 2) (pg. 47) PUBLIC COMMENT**** PUBLIC COMMENT PROTOCOL The public is invited to comment on an agenda item or to make comments unrelated to the agenda during the designated public comment period at the end of the meeting. Rules of decorum are outlined in LCO 121.08. Written Comments Please submit written public comment through the eComment platform available HERE. Written comments must be submitted in advance of the meeting. Written comments not related to topics on the agenda may be submitted under the Public Comment portion of the agenda ( at the end). Requests to Speak in Person The public is invited to attend the meeting and make comments in-person. Please use the signup sheets available in the auditorium. Staff members will be available to help you sign in. ANNOUNCEMENTS*** https://
ORDINANCE NO. BY: AN ORDINANCE to take effect immediately provided it receives the affirmative vote of at least two thirds of the members of Council, or otherwise to take effect and be in force after the earliest period allowed by law, authorizing and directing the Director of Planning and Development or the Mayor to enter into an agreement with a licensed real estate broker to market for sale the real property located at 1472 Belle Avenue ( PPN 314-04-042) Lakewood, Ohio for a period of 180 days, pursuant to Section 155.07 of the Codified Ordinances. WHEREAS, the City is the owner of the above - listed property; and WHEREAS, the single-family residential home has been renovated and will be made available to expand homeownership opportunities for low-moderate income households; and WHEREAS, this Council has determined it is in the best interest of the City to sell said real property and that such sale shall further the interest of the City and its residents; and WHEREAS, as set forth in Section 2.12 of the Third Amended Charter of the City of Lakewood, this Council by a vote of least two thirds of its members determines that this ordinance is an emergency measure and that it shall take effect immediately, and that it is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public property, health, and safety and to provide for the usual daily operation of municipal departments, in that these properties should be marketed for sale as soon as is reasonably possible to encourage owner occupancy of the properties; now, therefore, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD, OHIO: Section 1. The Director of Planning and Development (" Director") or Mayor is hereby authorized and directed, on behalf of the City, to solicit proposals from licensed real estate brokers and to enter into an agreement with the broker deemed most responsive determined by the Director, to market real property located at 1472 Belle Avenue ( PPN 314-04-042) Lakewood, Ohio for a period of 180 days, pursuant to Section 155.07 of the Codified Ordinances. Section 2. Either the Director, Mayor, the Director of Law or their designee is hereby authorized and directed to enter into agreements and execute all ancillary and related instruments for the sale of said real property upon presentation of an acceptable offer as determined by the Director. Section 3. The Director specifically is authorized to negotiate and or make counterproposals to any offer to purchase said real property, and shall, upon the close of the transaction, report to Council the details of the sale within 45 days of the closing on the property. 28-2025 1st reading and referred to HPD 10/ 6/ 25; Please substitute for the original 001
Section 4. The Director shall make no representations or warranties concerning the conditions of the property, including, but not limited to the property' s environmental condition, mechanical systems; dry basements, foundations, structural integrity or compliance with code, zoning or building requirements. Section 5. It is found and determined that all formal actions of this Council concerning and relating to the passage of this ordinance were adopted in an open meeting of this Council, and that all such deliberations of this Council and of any of its committees that resulted in such formal action were in meetings open to the public in compliance with all legal requirements. Section 6. This ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency measure necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, property, health, safety and welfare in the City and for the usual daily operation of the City for the reasons set forth and defined in the preamble to this ordinance, and provided it receives the affirmative vote of at least two thirds of the members of Council, this ordinance shall take effect and be in force immediately upon its adoption by the Council and approval by the Mayor, or otherwise it shall take effect and be in force after the earliest period allowed by law. Adopted: Sarah Kepple, President of Council Maureen M. Bach, Clerk of Council Approved: Meghan F. George, Mayor 002
RESOLUTION NO. 2025- 60 BY: STREBIG A RESOLUTION to take effect immediately provided it receives the affirmative vote of at least two thirds of the members of Council, or otherwise to take effect and be in force after the earliest period allowed by law, approving the amended bylaws of the Lakewood Youth Council. WHEREAS, the Lakewood Youth Council has sought to make minor updates to its bylaws to better reflect the Council’ s existing operations and preferred practices moving forward; and, WHEREAS, pursuant to the process outlined in the Youth Council’ s existing bylaws, a majority of members of the Youth Council has voted in favor of the changes outlined in Exhibit A; and, WHEREAS, as set forth in Section 2.12 of the Third Amended Charter of the City of Lake- wood, this Council by a vote of at least two thirds of its members determines that this resolution is an emergency measure and that it shall take effect immediately, and that it is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public property, health, and safety and to provide for the usual daily operation of municipal departments, in that the bylaws ought to reflect the Youth Council’ s exist- ing operations and preferred practices moving forward; now, therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD: Section 1. Pursuant to Article VI, Section 1c of the Lakewood Youth Council bylaws, City Council hereby approves the amendments to the bylaws attached as Exhibit A. Section 2. It is found and determined that all formal actions of this Council concerning and relating to the passage of this resolution occurred in open meetings of this Council and that all deliberations of this Council and any of its committees that resulted in such actions were in meet- ings open to the public and in compliance with legal requirements. Section 3. This resolution is hereby declared to be an emergency measure necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, property, health, safety and welfare in the City and for the usual daily operation of the City for the reasons set forth and defined in the preamble to this ordinance, and provided it receives the affirmative vote of at least two thirds of the members of Council, this resolution shall take effect and be in force immediately upon its adoption by the Council and approval by the Mayor, or otherwise it shall take effect and be in force after the earliest period allowed by law. Adopted: Sarah Kepple, President of Council Maureen M. Bach, Clerk of Council Approved: Meghan F. George, Mayor Referred to R&O 10/ 20/ 25 003
City of Lakewood Ohio Lakewood Youth Council By-Laws Resolution 2023- 20 adopted by Lakewood City Council 5/15/2023. Article I: Purpose The Lakewood Youth Council (LYC), established in 2019, aims to provide a voice for youth in the community, allow students to interact and inform the community leaders, provide opportunities for youth development, and allow for engagement with topics regarding youth health and safety, youth advocacy, community relations, and community outreach. This Council is a core group of diverse students and advisors interested in leadership and commitment to meaningful community change. This body further aims to establish public-private partnerships between this Council and local enterprises, engage and create a presence in the community, and collaborate with non-profit organizations all with the overarching intent of serving youth in the community. Article II: Membership Section 1. Composition of the Council. The Council is composed of fifteen (15) members. The Council should strive for a composition that reflects the diversity of the youth population. a. Together, the Council membership should be representative of all Lakewood residents and be comprised of students from some or all of the following educational types: public, private school, homeschool, or an alternative education path. b. Council members must be students with good integrity, entering the eighth grade (8th) through their freshman year of college in the fall of that year. c. Council members must be current residents of Lakewood. Section 2. Appointment of Council Members. All applicants will be considered by the full Lakewood Youth Council, and finalists will be selected from among them for in-person interviews. a. The Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary, and Vice-Secretary will conduct the in-person interviews and will decide on the final slate of candidates. The final slate of candidates is subject to approval by a quorum of the Lakewood Youth Council. a. The Council will submit the slate of nominees to the City Council and Mayor, in writing, for their ratification. Section 3. Terms. Members of the Council serve two (2) year terms. Council members may serve additional consecutive terms as long as they meet eligibility requirements (section 1.b and 1.c) a. Members who wish to re-apply at the end of their term are subject to an informal evaluation by the Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary, and Vice-Secretary. Section 4. Vacancies. a. Vacancies will occur when a Council member: 1. Resigns. 2. Relocates out of Lakewood. 3. No longer meets criteria under which they were appointed (which then will be requested to leave by quorum). EXHIBIT A 004
4. Misses multiple meetings over a short period of time; Demonstrates a lack of consistent attendance. a. Whether this clause has been met will be determined through a review of the member’ s attendance conducted by the Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary, and Vice- Secretary. Warnings should be presented before direct action is taken. b. A review should be conducted at the discretion of the Executive Committee when a Council member meets the following requirements: i. Accumulates a total of two (2) unexcused absences consecutively. ii. Accumulates a total of three (3) unexcused absences total. iii. Otherwise disregards attendance requirements. b. Excused absences will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis. Section 5. Duration. The Council will operate from the middle of August through June. Section 6. Applicants. Applicants will be inaugurated at the first meeting of the year at the first regularly scheduled meeting after interviews have been conducted. and eElections will be at the end of every expiring term. a. Applications for membership on the Council shall open following the final meeting of the council in June. b. Applications will be collected and reviewed, and interviews scheduled during the first meeting in August during no later meeting than September. c. Applicants will be inaugurated no later than October. as promptly as possible. Article III: Election and Duties of Officers of the Council Section 1. Elections. a. The elected officers for the Council will be the Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary, and Vice-Secretary. b. Elections will occur at the year-end meeting in the middle of June, or at the first meeting after a vacancy has been created in an elected office. At the year-end meeting, the Council will elect from its membership a new Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary, and Vice-Secretary to serve for a two (2) year term. Those members will serve in such a capacity unless they resign or are removed from office. c. Votes will first be taken for the Chair, then for the Vice-Chair, then Secretary, followed by the Vice-Secretary. d. Officers elected at any meeting other than the year-end meeting will serve interim until the June meeting—at which point the office shall be put up for election again as normal. The interim officer may still run in this election. d. Accepted applicants will be inaugurated at the first meeting. i. e. New officers shall be inaugurated and invested as such with their duties at the last meeting in June. Section 2. Duties of Officers. a. The Chair will preside over the meetings of the Council, with the same powers and duties as the other members, with voting, but no veto power. The affairs of the Council will be under the general direction of the Chair. The Chair will seek to guide the work of the Council in ways that build consensus among Council partners and members. The Chair will call the meetings to order promptly at no later than a quarter after the hour for holding such meetings. b. The Chair can appoint ad-hoc committees to address specific issues. 005
c. The Vice-Chair, in the absence or disability of the Chair, and while acting as Chair, will be invested with all the authority and duties of the Chair. d. In the absence of the Chair and Vice-Chair, then Secretary, then Vice-Secretary, will preside over the meeting and, while acting as Chair, will be invested will with all the authority and duties of the Chair. In the absence of the Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary, and Vice-Secretary any qualified member with a majority vote from those present may be invested with all the authority and duties of the Chair for the duration of the meeting. e. The Secretary is responsible for recording all meeting minutes, attendance, and creating sign- in sheets for events hosted by the Youth Council. The Secretary will keep a record of votes when Council votes. f. The Vice-Secretary, in the absence of disability of the Secretary, and while acting as Secretary, will be invested with all the authority and duties of the Secretary. g. Should the Secretary and Vice-Secretary both be absent or unable, the Chair has the authority to temporarily invest any qualified council member with all the authority and duties of the Secretary until the meeting has been adjourned. Section 3. Removal from Leadership. a. A vote of no confidence may be called by a quorum of Council members to discuss the removal of a member from their leadership position. Any officer position is subject to a vote of no confidence. b. An informal discussion and debate may follow in order to evaluate the removal of a member from leadership duties and title of officer. c. A two-thirds () majority vote is required to remove a member from their leadership duties and title of officer. d. In the event of a member having their leadership duties relieved and title for officer revoked, see Article 3, Section 2 for reference. Article IV: Meetings of the Council Section 1. Public. The meeting of the Council will be open to the public. Meetings will be documented, and minutes will become public records. Section 2. Year-End. The year-end meeting will be held in June, which will be the last meeting Council calls for the year. Section 3. Special Meetings. The Chair, or any three (3) members of Council may call a special meeting of the Council at a time upon at least five (5) days’ notice to each member. Members who cannot attend will not be penalized and an RSVP is required. Section 4. Procedure. a. Eight (8) members A simple majority of the total number of active members serving on the council, rounded up, will constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. b. Although t The first priority in the work of the Council is to strive for consensus,. However, votes of the Council will be valid when authorized by an affirmative vote of a majority of those present and voting. b. c. In the absence of a quorum, at the time appointed for the meeting, a work session will be convened. At the expiration of fifteen (15) minutes from the time appointed for the meeting, if the quorum is 006
present the regular meeting will be convened. In the absence of quorum at the expiration of fifteen 15) minutes from the time appointed for the meeting, the Secretary will enter upon the minutes the names of members present, and the meeting will stand ipso facto adjourned until the next regular meeting or until a new call is issued in the regular way, if it be a special meeting, the work session will continue. c. d. If a meeting is to continue beyond one hundred and twenty (120) minutes, a motion to continue must be made. d. e. Vote of the Council will be by voice vote. The role of the Council will be entered in rolling alphabetical order, except with respect to the chair who will be last. This roll will be used in the above order in recording all votes, which are required to be recorded. e. f. Any member wishing to abstain from voting on any matter before the body will state for the record during roll call the reason for such abstention. Members must submit written or verbal reasoning. f. g. Upon all procedural questions not covered by the By-laws or State Law, the general rules of parliamentary procedure will govern. Section 5. Advisory. The Lakewood Community Relations Advisory Commission Lakewood City Council members will serve as advisors to the Lakewood Youth Council. Article V: Committees Section 1. Standing Committees a. Standing Committees will include those deemed necessary by the Council for the fulfillment of its duties. The function and composition of such committees and the condition under which they operate will be stipulated at the time of their creation by the Council. Standing Committees will be composed by quorum approval. All members of Standing Committees, whether elected or appointed, serve two (2) year terms, or will serve until their terms of office have expired. b. Each Chair of Standing Committees will be a Council member, appointed by a quorum of the Council for a two (2) year term, or will serve until their term of office has expired or the Standing Committee Chairs for additional terms. c. The members of Standing Committees may include non-Council members. Members will be appointed by the Chair of the Council, based on the recommendations of the Standing Committee members. d. The council reserves the right to create a standing Finance Committee which will be responsible for the finances of the Council and include five (5) members which will be approved by a quorum of the Council. e. Should a Standing Committee be deemed no longer necessary for the fulfillment of the Council’s duties, a vote to dissolve the committee may be taken during the end of year meeting in June. If a two-thirds () majority of the acting council votes affirmatively, the standing committee is dissolved. Section 2. Special Committees. a. The full Council A quorum of the Council will create and dissolve Special Committees as they deem necessary to further the work of the Council. The functions and composition of such committees and the conditions under which they operate will be stipulated at the time of their creation by the Council. b. The Chair of all Special Committees will be a Council member, appointed by the Chair of the Council for a two (2) year term, or will serve until their term of office has expired or the tenure of the Special Committee has come to an end. The Chair of the Council may re-appoint Special Committee Chairs for additional terms. 007
c. The members of Special Committees may include non-Council members. i. Members currently serving on the Council will be appointed by the Chair of the Council Special Committee, based on the recommendations of the Special Committee chairs. ii. Members not serving on the Council will be appointed by the Chair of the Council, based on the recommendations of the Special Committee chairs. Section 3. Restrictions of Committees. a. Standing and Special Committees shall not speak on behalf of the Council. Standing and Special committees shall report directly to the Council and Council Chair. b. The chair of the Council may not hold the position of chair on a standing or special committee. c. No member may be a Chair of more than one committee. Article VI: Amendments Section 1. Process. a. The by-laws for the Youth Council may be amended with the approval of a quorum of Council members. b. The amendment must be considered by the entire Youth Council, and reasoning for the amendment must be provided. c. Following the approval of the amendment by a quorum of the Youth Council, the amendment and its reasoning is subject to final approval by a quorum of the City Council and by the mayor. d. Once the amendment is approved by all the necessary parties, it will formally become a part of the Youth Council by-laws. 008
RESOLUTION NO. 2025- 41 BY: KEPPLE A RESOLUTION to take effect immediately provided it receives the affirmative vote of at least two thirds of the members of Council, or otherwise to take effect and be in force after the earliest period allowed by law, appointing _____________ to the Tree Advisory & Education Board for the three-year term beginning January 1, 2026 and ending December 31, 2028. WHEREAS, the end of a term has caused a vacancy on the Tree Advisory and Education Board beginning January 1, 2026, in a seat occupied by a Council appointee, thus requiring an appointment to the board; and WHEREAS, as set forth in Section 2.12 of the Third Amended Charter of the City of Lakewood, this Council by a vote of at least two thirds of its members determines that this resolution is an emergency measure and that it shall take effect immediately, and that it is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public property, health, and safety and to provide for the usual daily operation of municipal departments, in that these positions should be filled immediately so as to ensure the board is at full capacity to perform its work; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD, OHIO: Section 1. Council appoints ____________ to the Tree Advisory & Education Board for the three-year term beginning January 1, 2026 and ending December 31, 2028. Section 2. It is found and determined that all formal actions of this Council concerning and relating to the passage of this resolution were passed in open meetings of this Council and that all deliberations of this Council and any of its committees that resulted in such actions were in meetings open to the public and in compliance with legal requirements. Section 3. This resolution is hereby declared to be an emergency measure necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, property, health, safety and welfare in the City and for the usual daily operation of the City for the reasons set forth and defined in the preamble to this ordinance, and provided it receives the affirmative vote of at least two thirds of the members of Council, this resolution shall take effect and be in force immediately upon its adoption by the Council and approval by the Mayor, or otherwise it shall take effect and be in force after the earliest period allowed by law. Adopted: Sarah Kepple, President of Council Maureen M. Bach, Clerk of Council Approved: ______ Meghan F. George, Mayor referred to COW 9/ 2/ 25 009
City of Lakewood City Council Council At Large Sarah Kepple, President Thomas R. Bullock III Angelina Hamilton Steiner Ward Council Kyle Baker, Ward 1, Vice President Bryan Evans, Ward 2 Cindy Strebig, Ward 3 Cindy Marx, Ward 4 12650 Detroit Ave. Lakewood, OH 44107 216) 529- 6055 | www.lakewoodoh. gov November 3, 2025 Lakewood City Council Lakewood, Ohio RE: Legal Aid Award Recipients Dear Colleagues, I’m writing to share news about two Lakewood residents who will be honored with an award by The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland. Dorcas Russo a Ward 1 resident, will receive the 2025 Community Impact Award, which recognizes an individual who has made a mark for outstanding participation or critical involvement that ensured success for a client, client community, or project. Dorcas used her knowledge to serve the clients of Ashtabula County at monthly clinics and other volunteer opportunities throughout Ashtabula, Lake and Geauga Counties. She is an expert in family law and helps advise families on how to secure safety and increase economic security. Joseph Tomino a Ward 3 resident, will receive the 2025 Claude E. Clarke Award, which recognizes a Legal Aid staff member for outstanding service through professional performance and commitment to Legal Aid and its clients. Joseph, a Supervising Attorney in the Right to Counsel Team in the Housing Practice Group, was a leader in helping to secure a substantial settlement from the Cuyahoga County Metropolitan Housing Authority in a Fair Housing case that had been pending for years, and volunteers to do commu nity outreach to ensure that those with limited incomes are aware of their rights and responsibilities in a multitude of areas. The awards will be presented at Legal Aid’s Annual Meeting on November 24, 2025 . Please join me in congratulating them both, and passing the following resolutions to be presented to them at the event. Sincerely, Sarah Kepple President of Council, Member at Large 010
RESOLUTION 2025-62 BY: KEPPLE A Resolution to recognize Lakewood resident Dorcas Russo for receiving the Legal Aid Society of Cleveland’ s 2025 Community Impact Award for her significant contribution of pro bono legal services to Legal Aid’ s underserved population. WHEREAS, Dorcas Russo graduated from the Case Western Reserve University School of Law and enjoyed a rewarding career practicing law in Northeast Ohio; and, WHEREAS, upon retirement, Ms. Russo felt called to be a part of Legal Aid’ s mission and to use her knowledge of family law to serve clients at Legal Aid’s monthly clinics and in other volunteer capacities throughout Ashtabula, Lake, and Geauga Counties; and, WHEREAS, Ms. Russo’ s tireless commitment to providing pro bono legal services has resulted in significant quality of life improvements for those with whom she has worked, including securing safety from physical violence and gaining freedom from the burdens of debt; and, WHEREAS, as a result of the above, Ms. Russo’ s volunteer efforts were recognized by presenting her with the 2025 Community Impact Award, which honors only a select few individuals who have made a mark for outstanding participation or critical involvement that ensured success for a client, client community, or project; now therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD, STATE OF OHIO: Section 1. That this Council and Mayor hereby recognize and celebrate the volunteer work of Lakewood resident Dorcas Russo upon receiving the Legal Aid Society of Cleveland’ s 2025 Community Impact Award for her significant contribution of pro bono legal services to Legal Aid’ s underserved population. Section 2. That this Council and Mayor declare that Ms. Russo’ s outstanding civic service exemplifies the generous spirit and commitment to equity that the City of Lakewood aims to cultivate amongst its greater community. Section 2. That the Clerk of Council is hereby authorized and directed to present a certified copy of this resolution to Ms. Russo as a symbol of the City’s appreciation for her tireless pursuit of justice for the underserved. Adopted: Sarah Kepple, President of Council Maureen M. Bach, Clerk of Council Approved: Meghan F. George, Mayor 011
RESOLUTION 2025- 63 BY: KEPPLE A Resolution to recognize Lakewood resident Joseph Tomino for receiving The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland’s 2025 Claude E. Clarke Award for outstanding service through professional performance and commitment to Legal Aid and its clients. WHEREAS, Joseph Tomino has been an attorney with The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland since 2017, where through hard work and committeemen to the mission of Legal Aid, he advanced through the ranks from Staff Attorney to Supervising Attorney; and, WHEREAS, in addition to Mr. Tomino’ s usual duties and high standards of performance, he recently went above and beyond by securing a substantial settlement from the Cuyahoga County Metropolitan Housing Authority in a Fair Housing case that had been pending for years, resulting in justice served for those in need; and, WHEREAS, in addition to his many duties and long hours, Mr. Tomino finds the time and energy to prioritize community outreach, connecting directly with those served by Legal Aid to ensure they know their rights; and, WHEREAS, as a result of the above, Mr. Tomino’s work was judged to be outstanding enough to receive the Claude E. Clarke Award; a special award named in honor of Claude E. Clark who directed Legal Aid’s work for four decades; now therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD, STATE OF OHIO: Section 1. That this Council and Mayor hereby recognize and celebrate the work of Lakewood resident Joseph Tomino for his pursuit of passionate legal representation for and with people who have low incomes and advocacy for systemic change. Section 2. That this Council and Mayor declare that Mr. Tomino’s achievement reflects highly upon himself, the Legal Aid Society, and the City of Lakewood. Section 3. That the Clerk of Council is hereby authorized and directed to present a certified copy of this resolution to Mr. Tonino as a symbol of the City’s appreciation for his tireless pursuit of justice for the underserved. Adopted: Sarah Kepple, President of Council Maureen M. Bach, Clerk of Council Approved: Meghan F. George, Mayor 012
12650 Detroit Ave. Lakewood, OH 44107 216) 529-6055 | www.lakewoodoh. gov City of Lakewood City Council Council At Large Sarah Kepple, President Thomas R. Bullock III Angelina Hamilton Steiner Ward Council Kyle Baker, Ward 1, Vice President Bryan Evans, Ward 2 Cindy Strebig, Ward 3 Cindy Marx, Ward 4 November 3, 2025 Lakewood City Council Lakewood, Ohio Re: Ratification of Youth CouncilSlate of Nominees Dear Colleagues, I submit the following resolution on behalf of Lakewood Youth Council to ratify its Fall 2025 slate of nominees. The Fall 2025 slate of nominees is as follows: Archer Brandon, Danica Rose Herberger, Brad Kirchbaum and Sean Miller. These impressive young people were selected by Youth Council as part of a robust internal process including interviews and a vote of Youth Council. According to Youth Council’s bylaws, a final vote for ratification by City Council is required to officially install these new members. Please join me in adopting the following resolution without delay, so that the Youth Council may carry on its important work at full capacity. Sincerely, Cindy Strebig Member of Council, Ward 3 013
RESOLUTION NO. 2025- 61 BY: STREBIG A RESOLUTION to take effect immediately provided it receives the affirmative vote of at least two thirds of the members of Council, or otherwise to take effect and be in force after the earliest period allowed by law, to ratify the Fall 2025 slate of nominees put forward by Lakewood Youth Council. WHEREAS, Lakewood Youth Council has conducted a robust internal process for selecting its Fall 2025 slate of nominees; and, WHEREAS, the following slate of nominees was approved by a majority vote of Lakewood Youth Council on October 23, 2025: Archer Brandon Danica Rose Herberger Brad Kirchbaum Sean Miller WHEREAS, these nominees will serve terms beginning immediately and extend until June 2026; and, WHEREAS, pursuant to Article II, Section 2 of the Bylaws of Lakewood Youth Council, a vote of Lakewood City Council is required to ratify this slate of nominees; and, WHEREAS, as set forth in Section 2.12 of the Third Amended Charter of the City of Lakewood, this Council by a vote of at least two thirds of its members determines that this resolution is an emergency measure and that it shall take effect immediately, and that it is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public property, health, and safety and to provide for the usual daily operation of municipal departments, in that this slate should be ratified immediately so as to ensure Lakewood Youth Council is at full capacity to perform its work; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD, OHIO: Section 1. Lakewood City Council, with approval of Mayor George, hereby ratifies Lakewood Youth Council’ s Fall 2025 slate of nominees. Section 2. Lakewood Youth Council’ s Fall 2025 slate of nominees are as follows: Archer Brandon, Danica Rose Herberger, Brad Kirchbaum and Sean Miller. Section 3. It is found and determined that all formal actions of this Council concerning and relating to the passage of this resolution were passed in open meetings of this Council and that all deliberations of this Council and any of its committees that resulted in such actions were in meetings open to the public and in compliance with legal requirements. Section 4. This resolution is hereby declared to be an emergency measure necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, property, health, safety and welfare in the City and for the usual daily operation of the City for the reasons set forth and defined in the preamble to this 014
ordinance, and provided it receives the affirmative vote of at least two thirds of the members of Council, this resolution shall take effect and be in force immediately upon its adoption by the Council and approval by the Mayor, or otherwise it shall take effect and be in force after the earliest period allowed by law. Adopted: Sarah Kepple, President of Council Maureen M. Bach, Clerk of Council Approved: Meghan F. George, Mayor 015
12650 Detroit Ave. Lakewood, OH 44107 216) 529-6055 | www.lakewoodoh. gov City of Lakewood City Council Council At Large Sarah Kepple, President Thomas R. Bullock III Angelina Hamilton Steiner Ward Council Kyle Baker, Ward 1, Vice President Bryan Evans, Ward 2 Cindy Strebig, Ward 3 Cindy Marx, Ward 4 November 3, 2025 Lakewood City Council Lakewood, Ohio RE: Resolution in Support of Citywide Composting Program Dear Colleagues, Members of the Administration, and Mayor George: The City of Lakewood has an opportunity to advance its Climate Action Plan goals while delivering a high-impact environmental service to residents at minimal cost. There are neighboring communities which have successfully implemented a citywide composting program. We have been working closely in partnership and collaboration with members of Lakewood Compositing Committee (citizen led grassroots organization), and communicating with the Planning Department for support of a program for Lakewood residents. A Citywide Composting Program will support our adopted Climate Action Plan goal of achieving 95% organic material trash diversion to composting by 2030 and reducing food waste generation by 50%. With existing infrastructure and operational programming already in place within the City, we feel that a citywide rollout would be successful, highly utilized, and encourage greater participation in such a program. The Lakewood Composting Committee has an ambitious goal of implementation before Earth Day, 2026, and we agree that, while ambitious, it is certainly doable and laudable. The attached resolution lays out some of the details. Thank you for your time and attention and we look forward to positive and productive conversation. Sincerely, Angelina Hamilton Steiner Tom Bullock Cindy Marx Member of Council, At Large Member of Council, At Large Member of Council, Ward 4 016
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-68 BY: STEINER, BULLOCK, MARX A RESOLUTION to take effect immediately provided it receives the affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of the members of Council, or otherwise to take effect and be in force after the earliest period allowed by law, authorizing the Mayor to negotiate and enter into a contract with a composting provider for a citywide composting program. WHEREAS, in May 2023, Lakewood City Council approved Resolution 2023-15, which formally adopted the City of Lakewood Climate Action Plan establishing a goal of 95% organic material diversion to composting by 2030; and WHEREAS, the Climate Action Plan, Section 5.6 Strategy 37 specifically calls for Municipal organics collection" and recommends the City " consider partnering with existing composting services"; and WHEREAS, neighboring communities have successfully implemented free composting programs in partnership with a composting provider; and WHEREAS, there is already established infrastructure with a composting provider through programs at Cove Community Center, Lakewood High School, at least one elementary school, and Lakewood Parks ( Lakewood and Madison); and WHEREAS, funding opportunities exist through the Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District or other grants and/or reallocation of existing sustainability budget resources; and WHEREAS, as set forth in Section 2.12 of the Third Amended Charter of the City of Lakewood, this Council by a vote of at least two thirds of its members determines that this resolution is an emergency measure necessary for timely implementation to meet the Climate Action Plan's 2030 targets; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD, STATE OF OHIO: Section 1. The Mayor is hereby authorized to negotiate and enter into a contract with a composting service provider for citywide composting services, including establishment of multiple drop-off locations, regular collection services, and community education. For any potential drop- off locations proposed on non-City property, the Mayor or designee shall work with, partner, and coordinate with appropriate property owners to establish appropriate partnership agreements. Section 2. The contract shall aim for program implementation by Earth Day, April 22, 2026, and shall include provisions for accessibility for all residents, including accommodations for elderly residents, individuals with disabilities, and those for whom transportation to drop-off locations presents a barrier. Section 3. Funding shall be allocated from existing sustainability budget resources and may be supplemented by Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District or other grants. 017
Section 4. It is found and determined that all formal actions of this Council concerning and relating to the passage of this resolution were adopted in an open meeting of this Council in compliance with all legal requirements. Section 5. This resolution is hereby declared to be an emergency measure necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, property, health, safety and welfare in the City, and provided it receives the affirmative vote of at least two-thirds members of Council, this resolution shall take effect and be in force immediately upon its adoption by the Council and approval by the Mayor; otherwise, it shall take effect and be in force after the earliest period allowed by law. Adopted: Sarah Kepple, President of Council Maureen M. Bach, Clerk of Council Approved: Meghan F. George, Mayor 018
City of Lakewood Office of the Mayor Meghan F. George, Mayor 216) 529-6600 mayor@lakewoodoh. gov 12650 Detroit Ave. Lakewood, OH 44107 www.lakewoodoh.gov NOVEMBER 3, 2025 Lakewood City Council 12650 Detroit Ave. Lakewood, OH 44107 RE: Renewing the City of Lakewood’s participation in NOPEC’s electricity aggregation program & reelection into NOPEC’s Green Community Choice Program Dear Members of Council, For decades, the City Lakewood has participated in Ohio's community choice aggregation program for utility energy service, created by state law to allow local governments to use joint buying power to negotiate lower prices and other benefits for consumers living in their communities. Throughout this time, Lakewood has participated as a member of the Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council (NOPEC), selecting them to operate our aggregation program and provide Lakewood residents options for affordably priced electricity and natural gas service. NOPEC has customarily operated via supply contracts with three-year terms, allowing a mix of stability and flexibility in pricing and program features and allowing member communities the choice to make changes or adjustments at three-year intervals. We are currently approaching the end of the current three-year term and as such NOPEC requires the attached legislation be passed by Lakewood City Council to extend our participation in the NOPEC Electricity Aggregation Program and to renew its participation in the Green Community Choice Program. Please consider the attached resolution to affirm Lakewood's participation in NOPEC and to continue to participate in the Green Community Choice Program which provides all residents: affordable, turnkey clean energy service as their default option while still preserving other choices to those who prefer a different plan for any reason. The plan proposed in the following resolution would supply 100 percent Green-e certified clean energy (via RECs) to all participating consumers at a price no greater than 0.002 cents per kWh (or approximately $ 1.75/month for the term of the average residential household). Importantly, residents and small businesses who do not want to participate would retain the option, at no cost to the customer, to opt-in to the standard NOPEC default product not containing additional RECs or to choose another NOPEC product offering. NOPEC, a trusted partner with a very strong record of high- quality customer service, would assist customers in making their selection, answering any questions, and provide all customer support at no cost or risk to the city. Sincerely, Meghan F. George Tom Bullock Mayor, City of Lakewood Member of Council At Large 019
RESOLUTION NO. 2025- 67 BY: BULLOCK A RESOLUTION approving the City of Lakewood’ s notice to the Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council (“ NOPEC”) to elect NOPEC’ s Green Community Choice Program for the City’ s electricity aggre- gation program starting June 2026. WHEREAS, the City of Lakewood, Ohio (“ City”) is a member of the Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council (“ NOPEC”) and participates in NOPEC’ s electricity aggregation program (“ Aggregation Pro- gram”); and WHEREAS, the City has adopted or may be considering adopting a sustainability plan, a part of which includes or may include increasing the renewable content of the electricity consumed in the City; and WHEREAS, NOPEC is offering a green program offering for its member communities with a 100% renewable energy content standard default electricity aggregation product, that includes Renewable Energy Credits (“ RECs”) for 100% of the customer’ s energy usage, to any current or new NOPEC member com- munity that selects this program for the upcoming three ( 3) year NOPEC electric aggregation term ( from the June 2026 until June 2029 utility meter reads), and for subsequent NOPEC Aggregation Program terms Green Community Choice Program”); and WHEREAS, the Green Community Choice Program will include the additional cost of 100% RECs for 100% of the City’ s eligible customers’ energy usage; and WHEREAS, the additional cost for the green- e certified REC content included in the Green Com- munity Choice Program price from the June 2026 until June 2029 utility meter reads will be no higher than 0.002/kWh or about $ 1.75/month for the average residential household over the term of the upcoming program; and WHEREAS, the City’ s eligible customers will have the option to opt-in to the standard NOPEC default product not containing additional RECs at the lower Standard Program price or choose another NOPEC product offering; and WHEREAS, the NOPEC Green Community Choice Program offering requires that a member com- munity notify NOPEC in writing on or before February 1, 2026, of its election to choose the Green Com- munity Choice Program ( 100% REC standard default electricity aggregation product) for the upcoming three ( 3) year NOPEC Aggregation Program term with legislation adopted by the legislative authority of the community making the election; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD, OHIO: Section 1. This Council hereby approves the City’ s election to participate in NOPEC’ s Green Community Choice Program for the upcoming three ( 3) year NOPEC Aggregation Program term (from the June 2026 through June 2029 utility meter read( s) and, unless the City notifies NOPEC in writing otherwise on or before February 1 before each subsequent three ( 3) year NOPEC Aggregation Program term thereaf- ter, the City shall continue to participate in NOPEC’ s Green Community Choice Program, at the REC content adder in effect for such subsequent NOPEC Aggregation Program term. This Council hereby au- thorizes and ratifies all actions of the Mayor in connection with execution of the City’ s election to notify NOPEC to participate in NOPEC’ s Green Community Choice Program. Section 2. This Council hereby acknowledges that the City’ s election to participate in NOPEC’ s Green Community Choice Program for the upcoming three ( 3) year NOPEC Aggregation Program term 020
from the June 2026 until the June 2029 utility meter read( s) and, unless the City notifies NOPEC in writing otherwise on or before February 1, 2026 and before each subsequent three ( 3) year NOPEC Aggregation Program term thereafter, the City shall continue to participate in NOPEC’ s Green Community Choice Pro- gram, at the REC content adder in effect for such subsequent NOPEC Aggregation Program term, and such election is binding and irrevocable. Section 3. It is found and determined that all formal actions of this Council concerning and relating to the passage of this resolution were adopted in an open meeting of this Council, and that all such deliber- ations of this Council and of any of its committees that resulted in such formal action were in meetings open to the public in compliance with all legal requirements. Adopted: Sarah Kepple, President of Council Maureen M. Bach, Clerk of Council Approved: Meghan F. George, Mayor 021
12650 Detroit Ave. Lakewood, OH 44107 216) 529-6055 | www.lakewoodoh. gov City of Lakewood City Council Council At Large Sarah Kepple, President Thomas R. Bullock III Angelina Hamilton Steiner Ward Council Kyle Baker, Ward 1, Vice President Bryan Evans, Ward 2 Cindy Strebig, Ward 3 Cindy Marx, Ward 4 November 3, 2025 Lakewood City Council Lakewood, Ohio Report from October 15th, 2025 Meeting of LASWAB Dear Colleagues, I attended the LASWAB meeting on October 15, 2025. Animal Control Office Crumley provided a report on the Grand Opening for the new animal Shelter on October 23 from 1:30P - 3P. He provided an updated report of animals that have been attended to in the city compared to numbers from last year by month (see attached.) The Shelter is full of cats and approximately 10-12 are available for adoption. Davis Court is still a problem with a cat community that is multiplying. LASWAB Member Julianne reported that LASWAB is holding a Pet Food Drive for the Lakewood Community Service Center on Saturday, November 15 from 10-2P in the pocket park in front of Marc's Plaza. The Center has a need of 12,000 lb./month so animals get the food they need and people aren't sharing their own food with pets. A conversation was held about who else could help with this demand. Dana Marie Pannella, lawyer and recognized TRN specialist in Ohio, reviewed a draft of the TNR Ordinance and made recommendations for language changes. The committee, Officer Crumley, and I had a lengthy discussion with her about the recommendations and agreed to review the recommendations with the law department. Sincerely, Cindy Strebig She/Her/Hers Lakewood City Council Ward 3 022
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City of Lakewood City Council Council At Large Sarah Kepple, President Thomas R. Bullock III Angelina Hamilton Steiner Ward Council Kyle Baker, Ward 1, Vice President Bryan Evans, Ward 2 Cindy Strebig, Ward 3 Cindy Marx, Ward 4 12650 Detroit Ave. Lakewood, OH 44107 216) 529-6055 | www.lakewoodoh.gov November 3, 2025 Lakewood City Council Lakewood, Ohio RE: Youth Council Report Dear Colleagues, The Lakewood Youth Council met on Thursday, October 23, 2025, in the Auditorium at Lakewood City Hall. The council welcomed four new members and Lakewood residents to the group. The new members are students at Magnificat, St. Ed's, Hawken School of Mastery, and Lakewood High School. The meeting began with personnel and committee introductions. The committee chair for Mental Health did not have a report nor did the chair for Outreach and Publicity. Old business regarding the timing of flashing traffic lights was discussed. A request from the Director of Public Works, to specify what intersections and what times were of concern, was shared. Several members volunteered to work on getting this information together. Also, a communication in support of a circulator bus is being drafted to give to city council. The Community Festival suggestions box recommendations were shared with the new members and full council. Recommendations from the community included: better sidewalks, more money for schools and athletics, a skate park for younger children, bring back the circulator bus, more puppies, more dog parks, a place to hang out and meet others, an in-ground trampoline area, scooter park, and a babysitting program. A conversation began about where teenagers hang out, and which local restaurants allow them to stay when they can buy food. Cove Community Center was discussed, but it closes at 4:30P. A recommendation was made to move this topic to the Menal Health Committee and find out more about where other cities are finding success with teenager activities. Sincerely, Cindy Strebig She/Her/Hers Councilmember, Ward 3 024
EWOo Ryan Fairbanks, Fire Chief My 4 City of Lakewood Ryan Birth, Fire Marshal Fire Department (216) 529-6656 fire@lakewoodoh.gov FIRE: DEPT. October 28, 2025 Lakewood City Council 12650 Detroit Avenue Lakewood, OH 44107 RE: Fire Engine Purchase Legislation President Kepple and members of City Council, The Lakewood Fire Department respectfully requests authorization to enter into a contract with the Sutphen Corporation for the construction of our next fire engine. This purchase is included in the 2028 Capital Improvement Plan. Of the three manufacturers who submitted quotes, Sutphen is the only one able to meet our required delivery timeline. Maintaining the scheduled 2028 delivery is critical—not only to ensure the operational readiness of our department, but also to uphold the integrity of the City’s broader capital plan. Each department depends on a predictable schedule for its capital projects, and shifting this timeline would have a cascading effect across the organization. Additionally, | request that Council approve a purchase price not to exceed the amount budgeted in the capital plan. This will provide necessary flexibility to accommodate potential cost adjustments related to tariffs, material increases, or change orders within the dynamic fire apparatus market. Thank you for your consideration. Respectfully submitted, ie Ryan Fairbanks, Fire Chief 14601 Madison Ave. Lakewood, OH 44107 (216) 529-6656 | wiaRv.lakewoodoh.gov
RESOLUTION NO. BY: A RESOLUTION to take effect immediately provided it receives the affirmative vote of at least two thirds of the members of Council, or otherwise to take effect and be in force after the earliest period allowed by law approving the ordering of certain vehicles in accordance with the requirements of Lakewood Codified Ordinance § 111.04 for delivery in 2028. WHEREAS, the purchase of a new fire truck is included in the 2028 Capital Improvement Plan; and WHEREAS, in order to manage the extended period required for ordering certain vehicles, the Administration is continually assessing what equipment and vehicles will be needed over the next several years to ensure that they can be delivered without undue disruption; and WHEREAS, it is necessary to place an order for a new fire truck in the immediate future to ensure its availability and delivery in 2028; and WHEREAS, unfunded municipal contracts are void as a matter of law; and WHEREAS, as set forth in Section 2.12 of the Third Amended Charter of the City of Lakewood, this Council by a vote of at least two thirds of its members determines that this resolution is an emergency measure and that it shall take effect immediately, and that it is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public property, health, and safety and to provide for the usual daily operation of municipal departments, in that supply chain and pricing constraints require forward planning and initiatives; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD, STATE OF OHIO: Section 1. That the Administration is hereby authorized to enter into a purchase agreement with Sutphen Corporation for the purchase of a fire truck in accordance with the requirements of Lakewood Codified Ordinance § 111.04 for delivery in 2028. Section 2. It is found and determined that all formal actions of this Council concerning and relating to the passage of this resolution were adopted in an open meeting of this Council, and that all such deliberations of this Council and any of its committees that resulted in such formal action were in meetings open to the public, in compliance with all legal requirements. Section 4. This resolution is hereby declared to be an emergency measure necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, property, health, safety and welfare in the City and for the usual daily operation of the City for the reasons set forth and defined in the preamble to this resolution, and provided it receives the affirmative vote of at least two thirds of members of Council, this resolution shall take effect and be in force immediately upon its adoption by Council 2025- 64 026
and approval by the Mayor; otherwise, it shall take effect and be in force after the earliest period allowed by law. Adopted: _________________________ ____________________________________ Sarah Kepple, President of Council Maureen M. Bach, Clerk of Council Approved: ________________________ ____________________________________ Meghan F. George, Mayor 027
City of Lakewood Department of Planning and Development Angela Byington, Director David Baas, AICP, Asst. Director 216) 529-6630 planning@lakewoodoh.gov November 3, 2025 City Council City of Lakewood 12650 Detroit Avenue Lakewood, Ohio 44107 Re: Authorization of the Fourth Amendment to the Lease between the City of Lakewood and the Lakewood Child Care Center. Dear Council President Kepple & Members of City Council: The attached resolution authorizes the City of Lakewood to enter into a fourth amendment with the Lakewood Child Care Center regarding their occupancy at 1450 Belle Avenue ( the Community Health Center). The childcare center is currently located on the first floor and wishes to amend the lease agreement to allow for their long- term planning and investment in the facility. In summary, the lease amendment will allow for: The right to extend the term for additional five- year periods, with a maximum of five ( 5) extensions. An escalating tenant improvement allowance, which will start at $15,000 in year 2027. The ability to carry over their tenant improvement allowance to an amount that shall not exceed five times ( 5x) what the then- current tenant improvement allowance is. We respectfully request this resolution be referred to the committee deemed appropriate by City Council. Sincerely, Angela Byington Director of Planning & Development 028
RESOLUTION NO. BY: A RESOLUTION to take effect immediately provided it receives the affirmative vote of at least two thirds of the members of Council, or otherwise to take effect and be in force after the earliest period allowed by law, authorizing the Mayor to enter into the Fourth Amended Lease Agreement with The Lakewood Child Care Center for the lease of the real property located at 1450 Belle Avenue, 1st Floor, also known as the Community Health Center. WHEREAS, the City is the owner of real property located at 1450 Belle Avenue, known as the Community Health Center; and WHEREAS, the first floor of that property is currently occupied subject to a long-term lease expiring October 31, 2030 and the parties have renegotiated the term of that lease to allow for renewal options; and WHEREAS, this Council has determined it is in the best interest of the City to extend its leasehold relationship with the Lakewood Child Care Center to further the interest of the City and its residents; and WHEREAS, as set forth in Section 2.12 of the Third Amended Charter of the city of Lakewood, this Council by a vote of at least two thirds of its members determines that this reso- lution is an emergency measure and that it shall take effect immediately, and that it is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, property, health and safety, and to provide for the usual daily operation of municipal departments; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD, OHIO: Section 1. The Mayor is hereby authorized, on behalf of the City, to enter into a lease agreement with the Lakewood Child Care Center for the lease of the real property located at 1450 Belle Avenue, 1st Floor, also known as the Community Health Center, in substantially the same form as Exhibit A. Section 2. All provisions of the Codified Ordinances with respect to the sale or lease of City-owned property are deeded to have been met or superseded by this resolution inasmuch as those provisions apply to the lease of real property contemplated in the agreement. Section 3. To the extent that this resolution is inconsistent with any other ordinance or resolution previously adopted by Council with respect to the purchase of property by the City or the sale or lease of property owned by the City, this resolution is meant to and shall supersede such previously- adopted legislation. 2025-65 029
Section 4. It is found and determined that all formal actions of this Council concerning and relating to the passage of this resolution were adopted in an open meeting of this Council, and that all such deliberations of this Council and of any of its committees that resulted in such formal action were in meetings open to the public in compliance with all legal requirements. Section 5. This resolution is hereby declared to be an emergency measure necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, property, health, safety and welfare in the City and for the usual daily operation of the City for the reasons set forth and defined in the preamble to this resolution, and provided it receives the affirmative vote of at least two thirds of the mem- bers of Council, this resolution shall take effect and be in force immediately upon its adoption by the Council and approval by the Mayor, or otherwise it shall take effect and be in force after the earliest period allowed by law. Adopted: Sarah Kepple, President of Council Maureen M. Bach, Clerk of Council Approved: Meghan F. George, Mayor 030
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FOURTH AMENDMENT TO LEASE AGREEMENT This FOURTH AMENDMENT TO LEASE AGREEMENT (“ Fourth Amendment”) is made and entered into and effective as of the latest date of execution by the parties hereto ( the Effective Date”) by and between THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD (“ Landlord”), as successor in interest to Lakewood Hospital Association (“ Original Landlord”) and LAKEWOOD CHILD CARE CENTER, an Ohio nonprofit corporation (“ Tenant”). WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, pursuant to a certain Lease Agreement dated as of August 22, 2011, as amended by a certain First Amendment to Lease Agreement effective as of September 1, 2016, as amended by a certain Second Amendment to Lease Agreement dated as of November 20, 2018, and as amended by a certain Third Amendment to Lease Agreement dated as of September 14, 2023 ( collectively, the “ Lease”), Tenant leased from Landlord those certain premises known as Suite 100 which is located on the first floor of the Lakewood Community Health Center located at 1450 Belle Avenue, Lakewood, Ohio and consists of a total of approximately 6,504 square feet of interior space in Suite 100 and approximately 1,841 square feet of outdoor playground space (collectively, the “Premises”) for a Term which is scheduled to expire on October 31, 2030; and WHEREAS, on December 22, 2015, Landlord acquired fee simple title to the Building from Original Landlord and became Landlord under the Lease; WHEREAS, the parties recognize that Tenant is a not-for-profit organization providing high-quality early childhood education from which the community derives significant benefit and value; and WHEREAS, Landlord and Tenant desire to amend and/or supplement certain of the provisions of the Lease so as to provide for the extension of the Term of the Lease and the amount of Base Rent to be paid therefor and certain other matters, 032
2 NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the premises and the promises and covenants set forth hereinbelow, the parties agree that the Lease is hereby amended and/or supplemented as follows: 1. The Effective Date of the Lease and the Base Rent schedule for the Third Extended Term set forth in the Third Amendment shall remain unchanged pursuant to this amendment. 2. The Tenant’ s rights under this Fourth Amendment are conditioned upon the following: A. Tenant remains a not-for-profit corporation with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status or a comparable not-for-profit tax-exempt status should the tax code change); B. Tenant provides early childhood education services; C. Tenant maintains appropriate licensing and accreditation from state and local authorities; and D. Tenant is not in material breach of its obligations under the provisions of the Lease. 3. The following clauses are added as new Sections 2.3 and 2.4. 2.3 Extension Options. Tenant shall have the right to extend the Term for additional five-year periods ( each, an “ Extension”) by providing written notice to Landlord at least twelve ( 12) months prior to the scheduled expiration date of the immediately preceding Term indicating Tenant’s intention to extend the Term. Tenant shall have a maximum of five ( 5) Extensions. Upon such written notice, the Landlord and Tenant shall negotiate in good faith to agree on the Base Rent schedule for the Extension period. If the parties are unable to agree through good faith negotiation, then the parties will engage an independent third-party realtor who is familiar with the Lakewood real estate market to determine the fair market rent of the Premises ( the “ Fair Market Rent”), and the Base Rent shall be set at the lesser of (a) 85% of Fair Market Rent, or ( b) 110% of the Base Rent during the last year of the immediately expiring Term. 033
3 2.4 Tenant Improvement Allowance. During each calendar year of the Term commencing in 2027, Tenant shall be afforded a tenant improvement allowance TI Allowance”) as follows o be used solely for improvements (“ Improvements”) to the Premises: during the years 2027 through 2030, up to Fifteen Thousand an 00/100 Dollars ($ 15,000) per year; during the years 2031 through 2035, up to Twenty Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($ 20,000) per year; during the years 2036 2040, up to Twenty- Five Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($ 25,000) per year; and during the years 2041 through the end of the Term, up to Thirty Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($ 30,000) per year. A) All such Improvements must be pre-approved by Landlord in writing prior to work commencing to be eligible for the TI Allowance ( the Improvement Project”) and follow all purchasing procedures outlined in LCO 111.14 Purchasing and Contracting. Landlord shall be named as an additional insured by any contractor performing work on the premises in amounts determined based on the work being conducted. B) Tenant shall submit a proposed Improvement Project to Landlord in writing, including ( a) a description of the project, ( b) project plans, ( c) the name and contact information for any proposed contractors involved in the project, ( d) the total expected cost of the Improvement Project, and (d) other pertinent details as may apply or be reasonably requested by the Landlord ( collectively, “ Project Documentation”). C) Landlord shall have thirty ( 30) days to review and respond to the proposal. i) If Landlord approves the Improvement Project, Landlord may notify Tenant at the time of its approval that Landlord is electing to project manage the Improvement itself ( a “ LL-Directed Project”), using Landlord’ s own personnel or contractors and paying such personnel/ contractors directly. Landlord will keep Tenant reasonably informed of the progress for any LL-Directed Project, and Tenant shall have reasonable rights to review plans, evaluate contractors, and oversee 034
4 work performed on the Premises; however, Landlord shall maintain overall decision- making authority and project responsibility. ii) If Landlord does not elect to project manage the Improvement Project itself, then Tenant may proceed with the Improvement Project using its own contractors ( a “ Tenant-Directed Project”). In a Tenant- Directed Project, upon completion of the Improvement Project or the occurrence of a payment- related milestone and Landlord’ s receipt of lien waiver( s) from the contractor( s) who provided materials and/or labor for the Improvement Project, Landlord will remit payment either ( 1) directly to the contractor against an unpaid invoice for payment, or (2) to reimburse Tenant against a paid invoice or similar proof of payment. Tenant will keep Landlord reasonably informed of the progress for any Tenant- Directed Project, and Landlord shall have reasonable rights to review plans, evaluate contractors, and oversee work performed on the Premises; however, Tenant shall maintain overall decision- making authority and project responsibility iii) If Landlord declines the proposed Improvement Project, it shall do so in writing with reasonable explanation as to the reasons for its decision and any proposed remedial steps to address the concern. iv) If Landlord does not respond with approval, denial, or reasonable engagement within the initial thirty ( 30) day period, and fails to respond within an additional fifteen ( 15) day period after a follow- up notice from Tenant to the Landlord, then such Improvement Project shall be deemed approved and eligible for reimbursement as a Tenant- Directed Project. C) The TI Allowance shall be an annual allowance during each calendar year of the Term, beginning in calendar year 2027. If a portion of the TI Allowance remains unused at the end of a year, then it may carry over into the following years; provided, however, that the total TI Allowance carryover shall not exceed five times ( 5x) the then-current TI Allowance, unless specifically agreed between the parties. The parties will cooperate in good faith as to the timing and 035
5 mechanics for multi-year projects or projects that span the December- January timing and/or with respect to projects, the cost of which may exceed the applicable annual TI Allowance.. 4. The following clause is are added as Section 25.15 in the Lease: 25.15 Sale of Building / New Lease Space. If Landlord desires to sell the Premises or if new space in the Premises becomes available for lease, Landlord will allow Tenant a reasonable opportunity to submit an offer. 5. The following clause is added at the end of existing Section 25.13 to supplement the existing terms. Landlord shall cause the terms and conditions of the Lease, including this Fourth Amendment, to be binding on any successor to Landlord in an interest in the Premises, whether via sale, assignment, transfer or other transaction. 6. The parties hereto acknowledge and agree that no real estate broker, finder or agent other than North Pointe Realty, Inc. (“ Broker”) was involved in this transaction and that no commission, finder’ s fee or other remuneration is due to any other real estate broker, finder or agent in connection with the transaction described herein. Each party shall indemnify, protect, hold harmless and defend the other party from and against any and all liabilities, claims, demands, losses, lawsuits, judgments, costs and expenses including reasonable attorneys’ fees) brought by and alleged to be owing on account of the indemnifying party’s dealings with any other broker, finder or agent other Broker. 7. Landlord and Tenant hereby agree and covenant that this Fourth Amendment has been prepared exclusively for the use of the parties hereto. Neither Landlord nor Tenant shall release this Fourth Amendment to any third party except if required by law or upon prior written consent of Landlord. The obligations of this clause shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of the Lease. 8. All capitalized terms used herein, but not specifically defined in this Fourth Amendment, shall have the same meanings ascribed to them in the Lease. 036
6 9. This Fourth Amendment may be executed in any number of counterparts, and by each of the parties in separate counterparts, each of which, when so executed, shall be deemed an original, but all of which shall constitute but one and the same instrument. Delivery of an executed counterpart electronically shall be equally as effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart of this Fourth Amendment, but the failure to deliver a manually executed counterpart shall not affect the validity, enforceability or binding effect of this Fourth Amendment. 10. Except as amended and/or supplemented herein, all terms, covenants, provisions and conditions of the Lease shall remain unchanged and in full force and effect. To the extent that there are any conflict between the provisions of this Fourth Amendment and the provisions of the Lease, the provisions of this Fourth Amendment shall govern. Except insofar as reference to the contrary is made in any such instrument, all references to the “ Lease” in any future correspondence or notice shall be deemed to refer to the Lease as modified by the First Amendment, the Second Amendment, the Third Amendment and this Fourth Amendment. SIGNATURES ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE] 037
7 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have executed this Fourth Amendment to be effective as of the Effective Date. THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD LAKEWOOD CHILD CARE CENTER By: _______________________________ By: ____________________________ Title: ______________________________ TItle: ___________________________ Printed Name: ______________________ Printed Name: ___________________ Date: ______________________________ Date: ___________________________ LANDLORD” “ TENANT” STATE OF OHIO ) SS: COUNTY OF CUYAHOGA ) BEFORE ME, a Notary Public in and for said County and State, personally appeared the _______________________ of The City of Lakewood which is Landlord in the foregoing Fourth Amendment, who acknowledged that he/she did sign the same on behalf of Landlord, and that the execution of said Fourth Amendment is his/her free act and deed and the free act and deed of Landlord. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and official seal at Ohio, this ______ day of ______________________, 2025. Notary Public 038
8 STATE OF OHIO ) SS: COUNTY OF CUYAHOGA ) BEFORE ME, a Notary Public in and for said County and State, personally appeared the _______________________ of Lakewood Child Care Center which is Tenant in the foregoing Fourth Amendment, who acknowledged that he/she did sign the same and that the execution of said Fourth Amendment is his/her free act and deed and the free act and deed of Tenant. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and official seal at Ohio, this ______ day of ______________________, 2025. Notary Public 039
12650 Detroit Avenue 44107 ( 216) 529-6630 Fax (216) 529-5907 www.onelakewood. com November 3, 2025 City Council City of Lakewood 12650 Detroit Avenue Lakewood, Ohio 44107 Re: FY26 HUD Annual Action Plan Resolution & Lakewood Citizens Advisory Committee FY26 Federal Funding Allocation Recommendations Dear Council President Kepple & Members of City Council: Lakewood’ s Citizens Advisory Committee ( CAC) approved its FY26 Community Development Block Grant CDBG) and Emergency Solutions Grant ( ESG) allocation recommendations to City Council on September 10, 2025, based on estimated 2026 CDBG and ESG awards of $1,750,000 and $160,000 respectively. We respectfully submit for your consideration the Department of Planning & Development’ s FY26 Annual Action Plan Resolution and the CAC’ s FY26 CDBG and ESG allocation recommendations. Please contact Dan Wyman, Development Officer, or me should you require additional information or assistance. Sincerely, Angela Byington Dan Wyman Director of Planning & Development Development Officer Attachments 1. FY26 HUD Annual Action Plan Resolution 2. Exhibit A: Lakewood Citizens Advisory Committee FY26 Federal Funding Allocation Recommendations to City Council PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 040
RESOLUTION NO. BY: A RESOLUTION to take effect immediately provided it receives the affirmative vote of at least two thirds of the members of Council, or otherwise to take effect and be in force after the earliest period allowed by law, authorizing and directing the Mayor to submit the Fiscal Year 2026 ( FY26) One-Year Action Plan of the FY25–FY29 Five Year Consolidated Plan ( Consolidated Plan) which includes dollar allocations and activities to be funded with federal Community Development Block Grant ( CDBG) and Emergency Solutions Grant ( ESG) resources, any other entitlement funds received from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ( HUD), all amendments thereto, and all understandings and assurances contained therein, and incorporates the City’ s application to HUD for FY26 CDBG and ESG funds. WHEREAS, the Secretary of HUD is authorized by various federal acts to make grants to units of general local government to finance community development programs, and; WHEREAS, HUD requires units of general local government to incorporate the Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy into a Consolidated Plan, and; WHEREAS, the City is annually required, with the participation and approval of its Citizens Advisory Committee ( CAC), to submit a One-Year Action Plan associated with its current Consolidated Plan which serves as a both a planning document and the City’ s formal application to HUD for FY26 CDBG and ESG funding, and includes Lakewood’ s community development goals and objectives, a description of activities to be undertaken during the coming Fiscal Year, a budget, and certifications in the form of assurances, and; WHEREAS, as set forth in Section 2.12 of the Third Amended Charter of the City of Lakewood, this Council by a vote of at least two thirds of its members determines that this resolution is an emergency measure and that it shall take effect immediately, and that it is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, property, health and safety, and to provide for the usual daily operation of municipal departments in order to meet the annual HUD application deadline for federal funds. Now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD, OHIO: Section 1. The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to submit to HUD Lakewood’ s FY26 One- Year Action Plan of the City’ s FY25- FY29 Consolidated Plan, as reviewed and approved by the CAC, which serves as the City’ s FY26 application for federal CDBG and ESG funds as indicated in Exhibit A, attached hereto, and all amendments thereto and all understandings and assurances contained therein. Section 2. The FY26 One-Year Action Plan of the Consolidated Plan, as reviewed and approved by the CAC, includes a multi-year certification for the expenditure of CDBG funds for Fiscal Years 2025, 2026, and 2027 during which at least 70% of Lakewood’ s CDBG expenditures must directly benefit low- moderate income persons. 2025- 66 041
Section 3. The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to act in connection with submission of the FY26 One-Year Action Plan of Lakewood’ s FY25-FY29 Consolidated Plan, to provide such additional information as may be required and to enter into any and all agreements necessary to accept funds under these programs. Section 4. It is found and determined that all formal actions of this Council concerning and relating to the passage of this resolution were adopted in an open meeting of this Council, and that all such deliberations of this Council and any of its committees that resulted in such formal action, were in meetings open to the public, in compliance with all legal requirements. Section 5. This resolution is hereby declared to be an emergency measure necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, property, health, safety and welfare in the City and for the usual daily operation of the City for the reasons set forth and defined in the preamble to this resolution, and provided it receives the affirmative vote of at least two thirds of the members of Council, this resolution shall take effect and be in force immediately upon its adoption by the Council and approval by the Mayor, or otherwise it shall take effect and be in force after the earliest period allowed by law. Adopted: Sarah Kepple, President of Council Maureen M. Bach, Clerk of Council Approved: Meghan F. George, Mayor 042
Subrecipient Activity CAC Allocation Recommendation Department of Planning & Development CDBG Planning & Administration $ 350,000 Department of Public Works Street Resurfacing $ 850,000 Department of Planning & Development Public Art Streetscape Enhancements $ 42,500 Division of Building & Housing Building Code Enforcement $ 65,000 Division of Community Development Affordable Housing Programs $ 75,000 LakewoodAlive Paint Rebate Program $ 75,000 Division of Community Development HOME Activity Delivery $ 30,000 Lakewood Community Services Center Food Pantry $ 81,045 Lakewood Community Services Center Case Management Services $ 27,165 Journey Center for Safety & Healing Victim Advocacy Services $ 16,069 Division of Aging Senior Supportive Services $ 27,244 Division of Early Childhood Childcare Scholarship Assistance $ 45,983 Neighborhood Family Practice Health Services $ 23,618 LakewoodAlive Housing Outreach Services $ 41,376 Projected FY26 CDBG Award $ 1,750,000 Subrecipient Activity CAC Allocation Recommendation Lakewood Community Services Center Homelessness Prevention Assistance $ 155,000 Department of Planning & Development ESG Planning & Administration $ 5,000 Projected FY26 ESG Award $ 160,000 Exhibit A Lakewood Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) FY26 Federal Funding Allocation Recommendations to City Council Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) 043
City of Lakewood Vendor Payments - October 2025 Vendor Number Vendor Name Purchase Order Number Fund Invoice Number Amount Description Check Date Check Number Year Month 6984 AECOM TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC. 098007 Wastewtr Coll System Fund INV# 2001068025 35,105.91 ENVIRONMENTAL AND ECOLOGI 10/10/2025 144411 2025 10 098015 PAY #5-2 17,519.45 BUILDING CONSTRUCTION SER 10/24/2025 144539 2025 10 098430 PAY#5 26,122.26 BUILDING CONSTRUCTION SER 10/24/2025 144539 2025 10 7495 ATLANTIC EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS, INC. 098718 General Fund INV# 24706EW 18,862.68 BLANKET PURCHASE ORDER 10/24/2025 144544 2025 10 977 BFI DBA REPUBLIC SERVICES 098383 Wastewtr Coll System Fund 0224-011287884 8,477.84 CONT. SERV. REFUSE HAUL 10/24/2025 144549 2025 10 7691 BLOCK BY BLOCK INC 098463 General Fund INV# 130918 26,266.61 PROF. SERV. OTHER 10/24/2025 144550 2025 10 7809 CLEVELAND MURAL CO, LLC 098186 General Fund 3RD PAYMENT 21, 225. 00 MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES 10/ 24/ 2025 144556 2025 10 5634 CORE & MAIN 098438 Water Fund INV# X516727 44,982.12 WATER SUPPLY, GROUNDWATER 10/10/2025 144428 2025 10 3227 CUYAHOGA COUNTY PLANNING COMM. 098736 General Fund 118-LKDLANP2501 14,550.00 CONSULTING SERVICES 10/24/2025 144564 2025 10 7829 DETAIL ARCHITECTURE LLC 098644 Capital Projects Fund 24-034-01-001 22,126.75 ENGINEERING SERVICES, PRO 10/10/2025 144434 2025 10 4256 DLZ OHIO, INC. 098620 Water Fund INV# 227860 13,677.50 CONSULTING SERVICES 10/10/2025 144435 2025 10 4970 FAIR HOUSING CENTER FOR RIGHTS 098261 CDBG Fund 09/30/2025 7,600.00 NON-COMPETITIVE ITEMS 10/24/2025 144574 2025 10 5418 GBS Court Special Projects INV# 1135789 10,047.67 DOCUMENT IMAGING 10/10/2025 144442 2025 10 6708 GREEN HOME SOLUTIONS 098733 CDBG Fund 1498 NEWMAN AVE 9,300.00 NON-COMPETITIVE ITEMS 10/24/2025 144581 2025 10 7522 GREENMAN-PEDERSEN, INC. 098399 General Fund 9-419650 24,372.00 PROF. SERV. OTHER 10/10/2025 144446 2025 10 7807 HOUSEAL LAVIGNE ASSOCIATES, LLC 098188 General Fund INV # 8143 10,318.08 PROF. SERV. OTHER 10/10/2025 144449 2025 10 7537 ITERIS, INC. 098664 SCMR Fund INV# 184676 14,968.50 MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES 10/10/2025 144452 2025 10 2413 LAKEWOOD COMMUNITY 098248 ARP Local Fiscal Recovery SEPT 2025-HOME 13,450.47 NON-COMPETITIVE ITEMS 10/10/2025 144461 2025 10 7746 LANCE HAUSERMAN 098674 Capital Projects Fund INV# 137855 8,550.00 CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, HE 10/24/2025 144603 2025 10 5257 MARS ELECTRIC 098326 Parking Facilities Fund S005714662.001 12,861.05 R&M ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES 10/10/2025 144465 2025 10 098699 INV# 2400 10,000.00 CONSULTING SERVICES 10/24/2025 144608 2025 10 098699 INV# 2373 10,000.00 CONSULTING SERVICES 10/24/2025 144608 2025 10 7881 MILISA KARAPANDZIC 098726 CDBG Fund HOME IMP REBATE 9,350.00 NON-COMPETITIVE ITEMS 10/24/2025 144610 2025 10 098569 INV# 007813 8,427.00 WATER SUPPLY, GROUNDWATER 10/24/2025 144614 2025 10 098569 INV# 007708 26,194.00 WATER SUPPLY, GROUNDWATER 10/10/2025 144475 2025 10 098569 INV# 007854 15,097.08 WATER SUPPLY, GROUNDWATER 10/24/2025 144614 2025 10 838 OHIO AFSCME CARE PLAN Hospitalization Fund 14,154.00 AFSCME CARE PLAN 10/10/2025 144477 2025 10 098130 INV# 71097 36,900.00 CP. IMP. OTHER 10/24/2025 144619 2025 10 098130 INV# 70515 41,900.00 CP. IMP. OTHER 10/10/2025 144479 2025 10 098134 Wastewtr Coll System Fund INV# 70765 35,883.74 ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEE 10/10/2025 144479 2025 10 098134 Water Fund INV# 70765 18,520.64 ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEE 10/10/2025 144479 2025 10 098055 INV# 2123369 11,863.69 AUTOMOTIVE MAINTENANCE IT 10/10/2025 144482 2025 10 098055 INV# 2123370 9,174.25 FUEL - GAS 10/10/2025 144482 2025 10 9999999 PRADCO Law Enforcmnt Trust Fund INV# 310839 8,148.00 PSBU WORKSHOP 9/10 10/10/2025 144484 2025 10 7853 PROTECT-A-COTE 098571 General Fund # 2 32,824.00 CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, GE 10/10/2025 144488 2025 10 898 QUALITY CONTROL INSPEC., INC. 098557 Capital Projects Fund 66954/66955 14,246.22 MANAGEMENT SERVICES 10/24/2025 144625 2025 10 6841 RELIABLE CONSTRUCTION 098668 CDBG Fund PIZZO-3 15,000.00 NON-COMPETITIVE ITEMS 10/10/2025 144490 2025 10 169 SECURITEC ONE, INC. 098722 General Fund INV# 174994 14,938.00 BLANKET PURCHASE ORDER 10/24/2025 144634 2025 10 7118 SENIOR TRANSPORTATION CONNECTION 098304 Office on AgingIIIB Fund INV# 7313799 8,615.95 HUMAN SERVICES 10/24/2025 144635 2025 10 6112 STACK HEATING & COOLING 098739 CDBG Fund 1250 JACKSON AV 18,022.00 NON-COMPETITIVE ITEMS 10/24/2025 144639 2025 10 4108 STRYKER MEDICAL 098735 General Fund PLAN RENEWAL 10,231.36 BLANKET PURCHASE ORDER 10/24/2025 144640 2025 10 7749 THE FEDELI GROUP, LLC 098743 General Fund INVOICE# 66990 30,595.00 MANAGEMENT SERVICES 10/24/2025 144661 2025 10 9999999 THE ILLUMINATING COMPANY SCMR Fund INV# 91002091 9,566.53 ELECTRIC SERV 10/10/2025 144504 2025 10 098386 Capital Projects Fund INV# 315665088 16,262.00 BUILDING MAINTENANCE AND 10/10/2025 144508 2025 10 098462 General Fund INV# 315719889 27,950.00 EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE, RE 10/24/2025 144644 2025 10 1272 TREASURER, STATE OF OHIO Vital Stats - State Fee TRC2102037 18,432.00 BIRTH/DEATH CERTIFICATION 10/10/2025 144511 2025 10 098274 INV# 910193625 14,660.92 WATER AND WASTEWATER TREA 10/10/2025 144520 2025 10 098274 INV# 910197502 13,678.10 WATER AND WASTEWATER TREA 10/24/2025 144652 2025 10 5978 USALCO, LLC Wastewater Treatment Fund 2832 PETROLEUM TRADERS CORP. SCMR Fund 7432 TRANE U.S., INC. 4849 NECO Water Fund 5478 OSBORN ENGINEERING COMPANY Capital Projects Fund 1704 ALLEGA, F.P. CONCRETE Capital Projects Fund 7079 MCCAULLEY & CO., LLC General Fund 044
City of Lakewood Vendor Payments - October 2025 3106 VANCE'S LAW ENFORCEMENT 098716 General Fund 003128595INV 26,022.50 SAFETY SUPPLIES 10/10/2025 144522 2025 10 098319 Wastewater Treatment Fund INV# 255611 24,617.70 CONSULTING SERVICES 10/24/2025 144655 2025 10 098317 Wastewtr Coll System Fund INV# 139150 11,693.66 RENTAL OR LEASE OF EQUIPM 10/24/2025 144655 2025 10 7836 VERDANTAS LLC 045
his Department of io’ Commerce com.ohio.gov ve Division of Liquor Control Mike DeWine, Governor Jim Tressel, Lt. Governor Sherry Maxfield, Director NOTICE TO LEGISLATIVE AUTHORITY 10004413-1 TFOL Fika Cafe LLC PERMIT NUMBER TYPE 16203 Hilliard Rd. ISSUE DATE 9/2/2025 Muni/Village/Twp: Lakewood FILING DATE D-2 D-1 PERMIT CLASSES TAX DISTRICT RECEIPT NO FROM 9/10/2025 PERMIT NUMBER TYPE SPRINGSIDE ATHLETIC CLUB LLC ISSUE DATE AKRON OH 44333 TAX DISTRICT RECEIPT NO MAILED Qu RESPONSES MUST BE POSTMARKED NO LATER THAN Qa IMPORTANT NOTICE PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN THIS FORM TO THE DIVISION OF LIQUOR CONTROL WHETHER OR NOT THERE IS A REQUEST FOR A HEARING. REFER TO THIS NUMBER INALL INQUIRIES: OCT __TFOL _10004413-1 (TRANSACTION & NUMBER) (MUST MARK ONE OF THE FOLLOWING) WE REQUEST A HEARING ON THE ADVISABILITY OF ISSUING THE PERMIT AND REQUEST THAT THE HEARING BE HELD [J INOUR COUNTY SEAT [7 IN COLUMBUS WE DO NOT REQUEST AHEARING O DID YOU MARK A BOX? IF NOT, THIS WILL BE CONSIDERED ALATE RESPONSE. PLEASE SIGN BELOW AND MARK THE APPROPRIATE BOX INDICATING YOUR TITLE: BO % & a (Signature) (Title) - 1 Clerk of County Commissioner (Date) Clerk of City Council Township Fiscal Officer CLERK OF LAKEWOOD CITY COUNCIL 12650 DETROIT AV LAKEWOOD OH 44107 6606 Tussing Road 614 | 644-2360 Reynoldsburg, OH 43068 U.S.A. The Stale of Ohio is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider of ADA Services com.ohio.gov 046
—~—“| Department of wey) yY Commerce com.ohio.gov eye Division of Liquor Control Mike DeWine, Governor Jim Tressel, Lt. Governor Sherry Maxfield, Director NOTICE TO LEGISLATIVE AUTHORITY 01465646-1 LLC CITIZENS EATERY LLC PERMIT NUMBER TYPE 14600 DETROIT AVE ISSUE DATE 9/13/2025 Muni/Village/Twp: Lakewood FILING DATE D-5 PERMIT CLASSES TAX DISTRICT RECEIPT NO FROM _ 10/14/2025 PERMIT NUMBER ISSUE DATE FILING DATE PERMIT CLASSES TAX DISTRICT RECEIPT NO MAILED 10/14/2025 RESPONSES MUST BE POSTMARKED NO LATER THAN = 11/14/2025 IMPORTANT NOTICE PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN THIS FORM TO THE DIVISION OF LIQUOR CONTROL WHETHER OR NOT THERE IS A REQUEST FORA HEARING. REFER TO THIS NUMBER IN ALL INQUIRIES: OCT REN ___01465646-1 (TRANSACTION & NUMBER) (MUST MARK ONE OF THE FOLLOWING) WE REQUEST A HEARING ON THE ADVISABILITY OF ISSUING THE PERMIT AND REQUEST THAT THE HEARING BE HELD C1 INOUR COUNTY SEAT OO) IN COLUMBUS WE DO NOT REQUEST AHEARING (1 DID YOU MARK A BOX? IF NOT, THIS WILL BE CONSIDERED A LATE RESPONSE. PLEASE SIGN BELOW AND MARK THE APPROPRIATE BOX INDICATING YOUR TITLE: (Signature) (Title) - O Clerk of County Commissioner (Date) O Clerk of City Council 1 Township Fiscal Officer (Printed Name) (Email Address) (Telephone No.) CLERK OF LAKEWOOD CITY COUNCIL 12650 DETROIT AV LAKEWOOD OH 44107 6606 Tussing Road 614 | 644-2360 Reynoldsburg, OH 43068 U.S.A. The State of Ohio is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider of ADA Services com.ohio.gov 047