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DOCKET OF A MEETING OF LAKEWOOD CITY COUNCIL COUNCIL CHAMBERS FEBRUARY 17, 2026 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 February 2, 2026. V. Reports, legislation and communications from Members of Council, the Mayor and other City Officials. OLD BUSINESS*** 1. Report from Committee of the Whole held February 9, 2026. ( pg. 1) 2. Report from Finance Committee held February 9, 2026 ( to be provided). 3. S. ORDINANCE 33-2025A - 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 at the earliest period allowed by law, to establish appropriations for current expenses and other expenditures of the City of Lakewood, State of Ohio, for the http:// mailto:michelle.nochta@lakewoo http://www.lakewoodoh.gov/

fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. ( 1st read & referred to Finance 1/20/26; 2nd reading 2/2/26) (pg. 3) 4. ORDINANCE 34-2025A - 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 at the earliest period allowed by law, authorizing the Mayor, the Director of Law, the Director of Finance, the Director of Public Works, the Director of Planning & Development, the Director of Human Services, the Director of Human Resources, or the Procurement Officer to enter into contracts for professional services, and to advertise for bids and enter into contracts for the purchase of repair, maintenance and operating supplies, services and equipment as authorized by the 2026 Appropriation Ordinance and the Administrative Code of the City of Lakewood with the lowest and best bidder or bidders or as otherwise provided by law. (1st read & referred to Finance 1/20/26; 2nd reading 2/2/26) (pg. 17) 5. S. ORDINANCE 36-2025A - 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 at the earliest period allowed by law, authorizing the Mayor Director of Public Safety), the Director of Public Works, the Director of Law, the Director of Finance, the Director of Planning & Development, and/or the Purchasing Manager to enter into service contracts in accordance with the Administrative Code of the City of Lakewood for the Department of Planning & Development in accordance with the Administrative Code of the City of Lakewood, contracts not to exceed the specified amounts shown without separate resolution of Council. ( 1st read & referred to Finance 1/20/26; 2nd reading 2/2/26) (pg. 21) 6. ORDINANCE 04-2026 - 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 at the earliest period allowed by law, authorizing the transfer and advance of certain funds. ( 1st read & referred to Finance 1/20/26; 2nd reading 2/2/26) pg. 23) 7. ORDINANCE 05-2026 - 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 at the earliest period allowed by law, authorizing the Director of Finance to enter into Equipment Leases in forms approved by the Director of Law on behalf of the City of Lakewood (“ City”). ( 1st read & referred to Finance 1/20/26; 2nd reading 2/2/26) (pg. 25) 8. ORDINANCE 37-2025A - AN ORDINANCE to take effect January 1, 2026, 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 provide for creating positions and rates of pay for full-time and certain part-time annual salaried employees and hourly rate employees not covered by a collective bargaining agreement in the several departments, divisions and offices of the City of Lakewood, including the Chief of Fire, Chief of Police and Civil Service Commissioners and superseding all prior salary ordinances. ( 1st read & referred to Finance 1/20/26; 2nd reading 2/2/26) (pg. 28) 9. Report from Public Works & Sustainability Committee held February 17, 2026. ( to be provided)

10. Report from Housing, Planning, & Development Committee held February 17, 2026 ( to be provided) 11. ORDINANCE 02-2026 - 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, to amend Chapter 1775, Weeds, of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Lakewood for the purpose of establishing regulations for front yard plantings. ( 1st read & referred to HPD 1/20/26) (pg. 32) 12. ORDINANCE 15-2026 - 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 at the earliest period allowed by law to enact Section 129.65 of the Lakewood Codified Ordinances entitled Host Community Cannabis Fund, to provide guidance regarding the use of new tax revenues related to the sale of cannabis. ( 1st read & referred to Finance 2/2/26) (pg. 36) NEW BUSINESS*** 13. Communication from president Kepple regarding opposing proposed legislation in the Ohio General Assembly intended to empower Immigration and Customs Enforcement ( ICE) and promote an environment of fear and surveillance in our communities. ( pg. 38) 14. RESOLUTION 2026- 04 - 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 join with the City of Cleveland in opposing a package of unconstitutional legislation currently pending before the Ohio General Assembly intended to empower Immigration and Customs Enforcement ( ICE) and promote an environment of fear and surveillance in our communities. ( pg. 40) 15. Communication from Councilmember Bullock and Council colleagues regarding recognizing the contributions of City crossing guards. ( pg. 42) 16. RESOLUTION 2026- 05 - A RESOLUTION to recognize the important contributions of crossing guards in our community to Lakewood school children, adult pedestrians, and motorists. ( pg. 43) 17. Communication from President Kepple regarding Charter Amendments. ( pg. 45) 18. ORDINANCE 16-2026 – 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 at the earliest period allowed by law, submitting to the electors of the City of Lakewood an amendment to the Third Amended Charter of the City of Lakewood in order to change the frequency with which the Civil Service Commission reviews elected official salaries. ( pg. 47) 19. ORDINANCE 17-2026 - 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 at the earliest period allowed by law, submitting to the electors of the City of Lakewood an amendment to the Third Amended Charter of the City

of Lakewood in order to add additional requirements to the process by which Council appoints new members to fill a vacancy. ( pg. 50) 20. ORDINANCE 18-2026 - 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 at the earliest period allowed by law, submitting to the electors of the City of Lakewood an amendment to the Third Amended Charter of the City of Lakewood in order to change the manner in which legislation is amended and to remove the requirement that the entire ordinance or resolution be repealed then a new ordinance or resolution be enacted. ( pg. 53) 21. ORDINANCE 19-2026 – 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 at the earliest period allowed by law, submitting to the electors of the City of Lakewood an amendment to the Third Amended Charter of the City of Lakewood in order to establish a process and requirement for ward redistricting in the City of Lakewood. ( pg. 56) 22. ORDINANCE 20-2026 - 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 at the earliest period allowed by law, submitting to the electors of the City of Lakewood an amendment to the Third Amended Charter of the City of Lakewood in order to clarify the various paths in which the Charter can be amended. pg. 59) 23. ORDINANCE 21-2026 - 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 at the earliest period allowed by law, submitting to the electors of the City of Lakewood an amendment to the Third Amended Charter of the City of Lakewood in order to allow Council the option of implementing Ranked Choice Voting.( pg. 62) 24. Communication from President Kepple regarding appointment to the Tree Advisory & Education Board. ( pg. 67) 25. RESOLUTION 2026- 03 - 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 unexpired beginning immediately and ending December 31, 2026. ( pg. 68) 26. Communication from Councilmember Bullock, Mayor George, and others regarding lowering electricity costs by urging creation of community energy programs. ( pg. 69) 27. RESOLUTION 2026- 06 - A RESOLUTION to respond to high housing costs in Lakewood by urging state government to create a new option for Ohio families and small businesses to lower their electricity costs by allowing community energy projects and programs to operate in Ohio. (pg. 70)

28. Communication from Planning Director Byington regarding Acceptance of 2026 NOPEC Energized Community Grant Program Award and Community Event Sponsorship Award. pg. 72) 29. RESOLUTION 2026- 07 – ARESOLUTION to take effect immediately provided it receives the vote of at least two thirds of the members of Council, or otherwise to take effect at the earliest period allowed by law, authorizing the City of Lakewood to enter into an agreement to accept Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council (“ NOPEC”) Energized Community Grant NEC Grant”). ( pg. 73) 30. Communication from City Planner Cramer regarding 2025 Pipeline Grant: Madison Ave Historic District. ( pg. 74) 31. Communication from City Planner Cramer regarding 2025 Certified Local Government CLG) Grant: Madison Ave Historic District. ( pg. 75) 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://

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 Matt Bixenstine, Ward 4 12650 Detroit Ave. Lakewood, OH 44107 216) 529-6055 | www.lakewoodoh.gov February 17, 2026 Lakewood City Council Lakewood, Ohio RE: Committee of the Whole Report – February 9, 2026 Dear Colleagues, The Committee of the Whole met on February 9, 2026 to continue the City Hall facilities discussion. We heard from Assistant Planning Director Baas who presented a high-level analysis of the options that have been presented to Council. He emphasized that he was only able to consider collected data and that the analysis does not include all factors such as cost. His analysis was based on the establishment of the following shared priorities: 1.) Provide Police and Court an increase of renovated space to meet contemporary needs. 2.) Consolidate/ improve functionality of Administrative space ( while achieving priority 1). Assistant Director Baas reviewed the process through which he established minimum space requirements for the Police Department, the Court, and the City’ s administrative departments. Those minimum space requirements allowed for the elimination of the Status Quo and Option 1: Small Edition options and left the remaining analysis focused on the following two options: Option 2) Remain at City Hall, add a large addition, and retain annex building. Option 3) Relocate Administrative Offices out of City Hall and divest annex building. Assistant Director Baas discussed the pros and cons of these options and spoke about the anticipated delivery time frame and complexities of each. His final analysis slide indicated that both options achieve priority 1 and priority 2. His analysis slightly favors relocating the Administrative Offices out of City Hall and divesting the annex building, however it does not consider cost, alternate options such as building a large enough addition to divest of the annex building, or that in both options the City would be adding a new construction addition to an old building, or that the developer has already committed to adaptive reuse of the Warren Road building whether or not the City purchased it. Councilmembers asked questions and raised concerns about whether relocating to Warren Road would potentially provide excessive space and questioned the Administration’ s plans for employee growth. Councilmembers also expressed concern about potentially adding traffic and parking congestion to downtown and suggested that the Warren Road building may be better served by accommodating a tax- paying tenant. In his presentation, Director Baas brought up the potential for the City to use the building we own behind the Community Health Center as a temporary staging location during renovation. Council asked about going ahead with moving the basement staff to this temporary location in 2026, so construction could begin on police expansion, and asked if the Administration had completed any design work that could facilitate getting started on the police expansion and particularly the police women’ s locker room this year. 01

ORDINANCE NO. 33-2025A BY: BULLOCK, EVANS, HAMILTON STEINER 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 at the earliest period allowed by law, to establish appropriations for current expenses and other expenditures of the City of Lakewood, State of Ohio, for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. 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 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 the City must record all financial transactions within the appropriate fiscal period. ; and WHEREAS, this Council intends to establish as City priorities for expenditures not to exceed specified amounts for the fiscal year provided for by this ordinance the following purposes: operating support for LakewoodAlive--$50,000; funds for communication, recruitment, management, and support of Block/ Community Clubs to strengthen neighborhoods and provide for emergency response and neighbor support-- 100,000; Traffic Calming measures to be installed in addition to the City’ s existing program in locations that are recommended by the Complete & Active Streets Education Advisory Board--$ 60,000; initiatives and infrastructure to support safe routes to schools and pedestrian and bike safety interventions that are recommended by the Complete & Active Streets Education & Advisory Board--$ 150,000; expanded public art initiatives, including $ 30,000 for maintenance of existing and installation of additional public art, and an additional $30,000 for performance art, and an additional $100,000 for Bernice Pyke Park monument design, public engagement, and plan development; and WHEREAS, this Council intends that expenditures for the City priorities enumerated above be provided for from the City’s economic development reserve. Now therefore, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD, OHIO Section 1. That to provide for the personal services and other appropriations of the City of Lakewood for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, the sums summarized on the attached Exhibit A, incorporated herein by reference, are hereby appropriated and authorized for encumbrance and/or expenditure as provided herein. Section 2. That further all existing encumbrances in all funds of the City of Lakewood shall be carried forward. Section 3. That all expenditures hereinbefore authorized and to the amount authorized shall be made in accordance with the line items of Exhibit B as adopted by the Council of the City of Lakewood and made a part hereof, and that any disbursements within any line item set forth in Exhibit B may be paid out of the appropriation. 1st read & referred to Finance 1/ 20/ 26; 2nd reading 2/ 2/ 26. Please substitute for the original 003

Section 4. That any amount encumbered in a year prior to fiscal year 2026 in any and all funds of the City of Lakewood are hereby appropriated for the purpose of expenditure in 2026 or thereafter. Section 5. That the Director of Finance be and is hereby authorized to draw checks upon the City depository for the amounts appropriated in this ordinance whenever claims are presented, properly approved by the head of the department for which the indebtedness is incurred. Section 6. The Third Amended Charter published in the Codified Ordinances is the official charter of the City of Lakewood. Section 7. 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 8. 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 004

City of Lakewood 2026 Permanent Appropriations Exhibit A 1 of 1 Fund Dec. 2025 2026 Appropriation General Fund $ 64,059,630 Special Revenue Funds State Highway Improvement Fund 230,000 Street Const., Maint., & Repair Fund 3,455,841 Litter Control Grant Fund 5,000 Community Festival Fund 4,618 Police Pension Fund 2,531,771 Firemen's Pension Fund 2,909,055 Law Enforcement Trust Fund 100,450 Drug Enforcement Trust Fund 8,000 Federal Forfeiture Fund 50,000 D.A.R.E. Fund 10,000 Indigent Driver's Alcohol Treatment Fund 60,000 Enforcement & Education Fund 25,500 Political Subdivision Fund 10,000 Computer Maintenance Fund 50,000 Court Special Projects Fund 100,000 Court Probation Services Fund 43,000 Indigent Drivers Interlock & Alcohol Monitoring Fund 61,000 Community Development Block Grant Fund 3,282,334 Emergency Shelter Grant Fund 241,812 HOME Investment Partnerships Program Fund 2,024,863 Neighborhood Stabilization Fund - Office on Aging IIIB Fund 1,444,936 Lakewood Hospital S.R. Fund 6,678,000 Help To Others Fund 60,544 Juvenile Diversion Program Fund 41,396 FEMA Fund - Family to Family Fund 910,020 Opioid Settlement Fund 50,000 Local Coronavirus Relief Fund - ARP Local Fiscal Recovery Fund - Total Special Revenue Funds $ 24,388,139 Bond Retirement Fund 21,381,000 TIF Bond Retirement Fund 525,000 Total Debt Service Funds $ 21,906,000 Capital Improvement Fund 16,790,000 Land Acquisition Fund 1,500,000 City Park Improvement Fund - TIF Capital Improvement Fund - Total Capital Projects Funds $ 18,290,000 Water Operating Fund 38,741,362 Wastewater Collection Fund 20,057,570 Wastewater Treatment Fund 62,561,053 Wastewater Improvement Fund 3,348,000 Parking Facilities Fund 777,640 Winterhurst Ice Rink Fund 5,144,650 Total Enterprise Funds $ 130,630,276 Hospitalization Fund 10,252,000 Workers Compensation Fund 596,400 Total Internal Service Funds $ 10,848,400 TOTALS $ 270,122,444 005

City of Lakewood 2026 Permanent Appropriations Exhibit B Dec. 2025 2026 Appropriation 1 of 11 General Fund General Government Council Personal Services 305,241 Other 63,170 Division Total 368,411 Municipal Court Personal Services 2,100,841 Other 221,900 Division Total 2,322,741 Civil Service Personal Services 115,703 Other 76,200 Division Total 191,903 Mayor's Office Personal Services 398,444 Other 29,315 Division Total 427,759 Human Resources Personal Services 279,927 Other 60,849 Division Total 340,776 Community Relations Personal Services 240,884 Other 66,505 Division Total 307,389 Finance Department Personal Services 730,674 Other 131,550 Division Total 862,224 Income Tax Personal Services 743,368 Other 1,347,250 Division Total 2,090,618 Information Technology Personal Services 615,118 Other 2,186,599 Division Total 2,801,717 006

City of Lakewood 2026 Permanent Appropriations Exhibit B Dec. 2025 2026 Appropriation 2 of 11 General Administration Personal Services 266,000 Other 3,215,300 Division Total 3,481,300 Law Department Personal Services 810,845 Other 124,675 Division Total 935,520 Planning & Development Personal Services 725,192 Other 57,850 Division Total 783,042 Vital Statistics Personal Services 183,596 Other 470,764 Division Total 654,360 Public Safety Police & Law Enforcement Personal Services 14,320,298 Other 828,124 Division Total 15,148,422 Police & Fire Communications ( Dispatch) Personal Services 1,328,699 Other 16,500 Division Total 1,345,199 Support of Prisoners Personal Services 262,981 Other 162,400 Division Total 425,381 Animal Control Personal Services 288,484 Other 43,900 Division Total 332,384 School Guards Personal Services 271,362 Other 1,000 Division Total 272,362 007

City of Lakewood 2026 Permanent Appropriations Exhibit B Dec. 2025 2026 Appropriation 3 of 11 Firefighting, Prevention & Inspection Personal Services 13,351,909 Other 1,110,900 Division Total 14,462,809 Building & Housing Personal Services 1,606,157 Other 365,450 Division Total 1,971,607 Public Works Public Works Administration Personal Services 134,188 Other 7,950 Division Total 142,138 Street Lighting Other 650,000 Division Total 650,000 Parks & Public Property Personal Services 2,264,318 Other 1,290,000 Division Total 3,554,318 Security Personal Services 197,819 Other - Division Total 197,819 Band Concerts Personal Services - Other 20,000 Division Total 20,000 Museums Other 37,800 Division Total 37,800 July 4th Festival Personal Services 38,099 Other 99,500 Division Total 137,599 Tennis Courts Other 1,000 Division Total 1,000 008

City of Lakewood 2026 Permanent Appropriations Exhibit B Dec. 2025 2026 Appropriation 4 of 11 Forestry Personal Services 463,313 Other 407,176 Division Total 870,489 Refuse & Recycling Personal Services 2,947,696 Other 2,220,875 Division Total 5,168,571 Fleet Management Personal Services 1,227,493 Other 1,169,900 Division Total 2,397,393 Engineering Personal Services 212,970 Other 55,475 Division Total 268,445 Human Services Human Services Administration Personal Services 365,031 Other 77,505 Division Total 442,536 Early Childhood Personal Services 111,348 Other 5,400 Division Total 116,748 Youth Services Personal Services 527,050 Other 1,800 Division Total 528,850 Total General Fund Personal Services 47,435,048 Other 16,624,582 Totals 64,059,630 009

City of Lakewood 2026 Permanent Appropriations Exhibit B Dec. 2025 2026 Appropriation 5 of 11 Special Revenue Funds State Highway Improvement Fund Other 230,000 Division Total 230,000 Fund Total 230,000 Street Const., Maint. Personal Services Repair Fund 2,170,016 Other 1,285,825 Division Total 3,455,841 Fund Total 3,455,841 Litter Control Grant Fund Personal Services Other 5,000 Division Total 5,000 Fund Total 5,000 Community Festival Fund Personal Services 4,618 Other Division Total 4,618 Fund Total 4,618 Police Pension Fund Personal Services 2,531,771 Other - Division Total 2,531,771 Fund Total 2,531,771 Firemen Pension Fund Law Drug Enforcement Trust Fund Personal Services Other 8,000 Division Total 8,000 Fund Total 8,000 Personal Services Other 2,909,055 Division Total 2,909,055 Fund Total 2,909,055 Enforcement Trust Fund Personal Services Other 100,450 Division Total 100,450 Fund Total 100,450 010

City of Lakewood 2026 Permanent Appropriations Exhibit B Dec. 2025 2026 Appropriation 6 of 11 Federal Forfeiture Fund Personal Services Other 50,000 Division Total 50,000 Fund Total 50,000 D.A.R.E. Fund Other 10,000 Division Total 10,000 Fund Total 10,000 Indigent Drivers' Alcohol Treatment Fund Personal Services Other 60,000 Division Total 60,000 Fund Total 60,000 Enforcement & Education Fund Personal Services Other 25,500 Division Total 25,500 Fund Total 25,500 Political Subdivision Fund Personal Services Other 10,000 Division Total 10,000 Fund Total 10,000 Computer Maintenance Fund Personal Services Other 50,000 Division Total 50,000 Fund Total 50,000 Court Special Projects Fund Personal Services - Other 100,000 Division Total 100,000 Fund Total 100,000 Court Probation Services Fund Personal Services - Other 43,000 Division Total 43,000 Fund Total 43,000 011

City of Lakewood 2026 Permanent Appropriations Exhibit B Dec. 2025 2026 Appropriation 7 of 11 Indigent Drivers Interlock and Alcohol Monitoring Fund Personal Services Other 61,000 Division Total 61,000 Fund Total 61,000 Community Development Block Grant Personal Services 594,556 Other 2,687,778 Division Total 3,282,334 Fund Total 3,282,334 Emergency Shelter Grant Fund Personal Services 6,812 Other 235,000 Division Total 241,812 Fund Total 241,812 HOME Investment Partnerships Program Fund Personal Services - Other 2,024,863 Division Total 2,024,863 Fund Total 2,024,863 Neighborhood Stabilization Fund Personal Services - Other - Division Total - Fund Total - Office on Aging Fund Personal Services 1,086,486 Other 358,450 Division Total 1,444,936 Fund Total 1,444,936 Lakewood Hospital Special Revenue Fund EMS Personal Services - Other 28,000 Division Total 28,000 Lakewood Hospital Transition Other 6,650,000 Division Total 6,650,000 Fund Total 6,678,000 012

City of Lakewood 2026 Permanent Appropriations Exhibit B Dec. 2025 2026 Appropriation 8 of 11 Help To Others Fund Personal Services 49,644 Other 10,900 Division Total 60,544 Fund Total 60,544 Juvenile Diversion Program Fund Personal Services 19,396 Other 22,000 Division Total 41,396 Fund Total 41,396 FEMA Fund Personal Services Other - Division Total - Fund Total - Family to Family Fund Personal Services 538,870 Other 371,150 Division Total 910,020 Fund Total 910,020 Opioid Settlement Fund Other 50,000 Division Total 50,000 Fund Total 50,000 ARP Local Fiscal Recovery Fund ESG-CV Personal Services Other - Division Total - General Administration Personal Services - Other - Division Total - Fund Total - Total Special Revenue Funds Personal Services 9,911,223 Other 14,476,916 Totals 24,388,139 013

City of Lakewood 2026 Permanent Appropriations Exhibit B Dec. 2025 2026 Appropriation 9 of 11 Debt Service Funds Bond Retirement Fund Personal Services Other 21,381,000 Division Total 21,381,000 Fund Total 21,381,000 TIF Bond Retirement Fund Personal Services Other 525,000 Division Total 525,000 Fund Total 525,000 Total Debt Service Funds Personal Services Other 21,906,000 Totals 21,906,000 Capital Projects Funds Capital Improvement Fund Personal Services Other 16,790,000 Division Total 16,790,000 Fund Total 16,790,000 Land Acquisition Fund Personal Services Other 1,500,000 Division Total 1,500,000 Fund Total 1,500,000 City Park Improvement Fund Personal Services Other - Division Total - Fund Total - Total Capital Improvement Funds Personal Services - Other 18,290,000 Totals 18,290,000 014

City of Lakewood 2026 Permanent Appropriations Exhibit B Dec. 2025 2026 Appropriation 10 of 11 Enterprise Funds Water Operating Fund Personal Services 560,470 Other 587,600 Division Total 1,148,070 Fund Total 38,741,362 Wastewater Collection Fund Personal Services 1,839,249 Other 18,218,321 Division Total 20,057,570 Fund Total 20,057,570 Wastewater Treatment Fund Personal Services 2,639,687 Other 59,921,366 Division Total 62,561,053 Fund Total 62,561,053 Wastewater Improvement Fund Personal Services Other 3,348,000 Division Total 3,348,000 Fund Total 3,348,000 Water Administration Personal Services 302,837 Other 12,935,889 Division Total 13,238,726 Water Distribution Personal Services 997,466 Other 23,357,100 Division Total 24,354,566 Water Metering 015

City of Lakewood 2026 Permanent Appropriations Exhibit B Dec. 2025 2026 Appropriation 11 of 11 Parking Facilities Fund Personal Services 248,460 Other 529,180 Division Total 777,640 Fund Total 777,640 Winterhurst Ice Rink Fund Personal Services 34,650 Other 5,110,000 Division Total 5,144,650 Fund Total 5,144,650 Total Enterprise Funds Personal Services 6,622,820 Other 124,007,456 Totals 130,630,276 Internal Services Funds Hospitalization Fund Personal Services 9,468,000 Other 784,000 Division Total 10,252,000 Fund Total 10,252,000 Workers' Compensation Fund Personal Services 450,000 Other 146,400 Division Total 596,400 Fund Total 596,400 Total Internal Service Funds Personal Services 9,918,000 Other 930,400 Totals 10,848,400 FUND TOTALS 270,122,444 016

ORDINANCE NO: 34-2025A BY: BULLOCK 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 at the earliest period allowed by law, authorizing the Mayor, the Director of Law, the Director of Finance, the Director of Public Works, the Director of Planning & Development, the Director of Human Services, the Director of Human Resources, or the Procurement Officer to enter into contracts for professional services, and to advertise for bids and enter into contracts for the purchase of repair, maintenance and operating supplies, services and equipment as authorized by the 2026 Appropriation Ordinance and the Administrative Code of the City of Lakewood with the lowest and best bidder or bidders or as otherwise provided by law. WHEREAS, this Council desires to provide the authorization to the Mayor, the Director of Law, the Director of Finance, the Director of Public Works, the Director of Planning & Development, the Director of Human Services, the Director of Human Resources, or the Procurement Officer to enter into contracts for professional services, and to advertise for bids and enter into contracts for the purchase of repair, maintenance and operating supplies, services and equipment as authorized by the 2026 Appropriation Ordinance and the Administrative Code of the City of Lakewood with the lowest and best bidder or bidders or as otherwise provided by 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 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 delay could impair the City’ s ability to provide necessary services in a timely manner for fiscal year 2026, now, therefore, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD, STATE OF OHIO Section 1. That the Mayor, the Director of Law, the Director of Finance, the Director of Public Works, the Director of Planning & Development, the Director of Human Services, the Director of Human Resources, or the Procurement Officer be and are hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract or contracts for supplies, services and equipment with the lowest and best bidder or bidders or as otherwise provided by law, as follows: Professional services contracts included in the 2026 Budget are as follows: 1) Legal Services ........................................................................................ 400,000 2) Recodification of Ordinances ................................................................... 15,000 3) Financial Audit ......................................................................................... 85,000 4) Hospitalization and Health Care Benefit Consulting Services............... 125,000 5) Consultant for Workers Compensation .................................................... 40,000 1st read & referred to Finance 1/ 20/ 26; 2nd reading 2/ 2/ 26 017

2 6) Risk Management Consulting Services ................................................... 25,000 7) Healthcare, Physicals, Drug & Alcohol Testing ...................................... 70,000 8) Employee Assistance Program ................................................................. 25,000 9) Supervisor / Manager / Employee Training ........................................... 220,000 10) Exams for Classified Positions............................................................... 110,000 11) Housing and Building Plans Examinations .............................................. 85,000 12) Lakewood Jail Medical Services .............................................................. 80,000 13) Band Concerts .......................................................................................... 33,000 14) Municipal Engineering Consultant ..................................................... 1,000,000 15) Debt Issuance Costs ............................................................................... 200,000 16) Integrated Wet Weather Plan Professional Services .............................. 300,000 17) Administrative Professional Services .................................................... 400,000 18) Professional Services related to Lakewood Hospital ............................. 250,000 19) Memberships .......................................................................................... 100,000 Sub-Total .................................................................................................$ 3,563,000 Services contracts included in the 2026 Budget are as follows: 1) Government Agreements ( WEB) ........................................................................ 350,000 2) Government Agreements ( Bd of Ed/Pools; Rockport TIF).......................................... 800,000 3) Financial Institution Service Charges .................................................... 110,000 4) Electronic Payment Services .................................................................. 660,000 5) Property & Liability Insurance Contracts .............................................. 920,000 6) Workers’ Comp Stop Loss Insurance ..................................................... 220,000 7) Life Insurance ........................................................................................... 35,000 8) Hospitalization and Health Care Benefit Services ............................. 10,000,000 9) Medical Claims Billing Service ............................................................. 125,000 10) Sentenced Prisoners Full Jail Service .................................................... 165,000 11) Home Delivered Meals ............................................................................ 25,000 12) Distribution System Leak Survey ............................................................ 35,000 13) Disposal of Screenings and Grit (WWTP) ...............................................50,000 14) Excavation Spoils Removal ................................................................... 125,000 15) Roll of Box for Street Sweeping ............................................................ 110,000 16) Solid Waste Disposal Site ................................................................... 1,800,000 17) Organic Waste Disposal ......................................................................... 165,000 18) Waste Collections – Condominiums ...................................................... 156,000 19) Biosolids Disposal.................................................................................. 250,000 20) Roll-Off Box for Construction Debris ..................................................... 80,000 21) Site to Receive & Process Yard Waste .................................................. 110,000 22) Lab Analysis Service ............................................................................. 110,000 23) Citywide Computer Hrdwr Op. Sys., & Software Maint Contracts ....2,200,000 24) Communications Services ........................................................ 245,000 170,000 25) Telephone Service .................................................................................. 121,000 26) Cellular Phone Service ........................................................................... 325,000 27) HVAC Maintenance ............................................................................... 220,000 28) Elevator Maintenance ............................................................................... 33,000 018

3 29) Fire Alarm Maintenance .......................................................................... 66,000 30) Generator Maintenance ............................................................................. 33,000 31) Copier Maintenance Service ..................................................................... 38,500 32) Postage, Mailing Services, Equipment Lease/ Maintenance ................... 400,000 33) Rental and Laundry of Uniforms ............................................................. 60,500 34) Advertising ................................................................................... 55,000 50,000 35) Printing Services ...................................................................... 220,000 200,000 36) LEADS Fees............................................................................................. 25,000 37) Parking Citation Billing Service .............................................................. 66,000 38) Fireworks Display .................................................................................... 85,000 39) Transportation Services ......................................................................... 165,000 Sub-Total ................................................................... $ 20,759,000 $20,659,000 Materials, supplies, and equipment authorized for purchase under the 2026 Budget are as follows: 1) Sand and Aggregate ............................................................................... 100,000 2) Concrete Supplies .................................................................................. 200,000 3) Asphalt Materials ................................................................................... 200,000 4) Asphalt Cold Patch ................................................................................... 50,000 5) Crack Sealant ......................................................................................... 100,000 6) Road Salt (Sodium Chloride) ................................................................. 440,000 7) Fire Hydrants, Sewer and Water Appurtenances ................................... 330,000 8) Water Meter Supplies & Materials ........................................................ 650,000 9) Sign Shop- Supplies, Blanks & Reflective Material ...............................165,000 10) Wastewater Treatment Chemicals .......................................................... 660,000 11) Tires and Road Service .......................................................................... 200,000 12) Automotive Repairs, Parts and Supplies ............................................. 1,100,000 13) Oil and Lubricants .................................................................................. 110,000 14) Fuel (Gasoline and Diesel) .................................................................. 1,100,000 15) Purchase Uniforms and Gear – Public Works.......................................... 55,000 16) Electrical Supplies .................................................................................... 66,000 17) Hardware Supplies ................................................................................... 60,500 18) Janitorial Supplies .................................................................................. 165,000 19) Landscape Materials................................................................................. 82,500 20) Building Supplies ................................................................................... 275,000 21) Plumbing Supplies ................................................................................... 82,500 22) Pool Supplies – Chemicals ..................................................................... 165,000 23) Small Tools and Equipment ................................................................... 125,000 24) Prisoner Food Supplies ............................................................................ 50,000 25) Purchase Uniforms & Gear – Safety Forces .......................................... 100,000 26) Ammunition ...........................................................................................150,000 27) Office Supplies ......................................................................................... 55,000 28) Computer Supplies ................................................................................... 10,000 29) Computer Software .................................................................................. 25,000 30) Communications Equipment .................................................................. 120,000 019

4 31) Paper Supplies .......................................................................................... 30,000 32) Lease Copier Equipment .......................................................................... 55,000 33) Subscriptions/ Publications........................................................................ 22,000 34) Reforestation .......................................................................................... 325,000 35) Police Operating Equipment .................................................................. 300,000 36) Fire/EMS Operating Equipment ............................................................ 150,000 37) Wastewater Treatment Plant Operating Equipment ............................... 700,000 38) Fitness Equipment/ Devices ...................................................................... 25,000 Sub-Total .................................................................................................$ 8,598,500 Total .................................................................................. $ 32,920,500 $32,820,500 Section 2. The Third Amended Charter published in the Codified Ordinances is the official charter of the City of Lakewood. Section 3. 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 4. 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 020

ORDINANCE NO. 36-2025A BY: BULLOCK 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 at the earliest period allowed by law, authorizing the Mayor ( Director of Public Safety), the Director of Public Works, the Director of Law, the Director of Finance, the Director of Planning & Development, and/or the Purchasing Manager Mayor, Director of Law, Director of Finance, Director of Public Works, Director of Planning & Development, Director of Human Services, Director of Human Resources or the Procurement Officer to enter into service contracts in accordance with the Administrative Code of the City of Lakewood for the Department of Planning & Development in accordance with the Administrative Code of the City of Lakewood, contracts not to exceed the specified amounts shown without separate resolution of Council. 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 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 delay could impair the City’ s ability to provide necessary services in a timely manner for fiscal year 2026; now, therefore BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD, OHIO Section 1. That the Mayor ( Director of Public Safety), the Director of Public Works, the Director of Law, the Director of Finance, and/or the Purchasing Manager Mayor, Director of Law, Director of Finance, Director of Public Works, Director of Planning & Development, Director of Human Services, Director of Human Resources or the Procurement Officer is hereby authorized and directed to enter into contracts in accordance with the Administrative Code of the City of Lakewood, for the Department of Planning & Development, contracts not to exceed the specified amounts shown, except as hereinafter provided: Service Contracts $ 5,682,500 6,102,500 CDBG Affordable Housing Programs 525,000 Childcare Scholarship Assistance Program 55,000 Commercial Property Revitalization ( Storefront) Program 225,000 County Planning Commission 0 Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District 0 Economic Development Loan Fund (CDBG) 175,000 Economic Development Program ( General Fund) $ 1.000,000 Emergency Solutions Grant Program ( ESG) 225,000 HOME- ARP Homelessness Assistance Program ( HOME- ARP) 400,000 Home Investment Partnerships Program ( HOME) 1,500,000 Housing Research & Advocacy Center 25,000 Journey Center for Safety & Healing 25,000 Lakewood Community Services Center 125,000 1st read & referred to Finance 1/ 20/ 26; 2nd reading 2/ 2/ 26 Please substitute for the original 021

LakewoodAlive Neighborhood Family Practice Park Improvements Program Placemark Collaborative Public Art Projects Street Resurfacing Program Pedestrian and Bike Safety Improvements Composting Program 340,000 290,000 25,000 75,000 20,000 202,500 42,500 900,000 210,000 50,000 Section 2. That the Mayor ( Director of Public Safety), the Director of Public Works, the Director of Law, the Director of Finance, and/or the Purchasing Manager is hereby authorized and directed to enter into contracts as set forth above in amounts not to exceed the specified amounts without further action from Council; and to enter into contracts in excess of specified amounts only upon consent of Council evidenced by adoption of a resolution specifying the authorized amount. Section 3. The Third Amended Charter published in the Codified Ordinances is the official charter of the City of Lakewood. Section 4. 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 5. 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 Adopted: Meghan F. George, Mayor 2 022

Section 2. The Third Amended Charter published in the Codified Ordinances is the official charter of the City of Lakewood. Section 3. 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 4. 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 024

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 at the earliest period allowed by law, authorizing the Director of Finance to enter into Equipment Leases in forms approved by the Director of Law on behalf of the City of Lakewood (“ City”). WHEREAS, the City is an Ohio political subdivision and is organized and existing under the Constitution and laws of Ohio and its Charter; and WHEREAS, in accordance with applicable law, including without limitation its home rule authority under Ohio Constitution Article XVIII, the City has the power to acquire personal property, including without limitation, acquisition by lease- purchase agreement; and WHEREAS, the City has requested proposals for the lease- purchase acquisition of certain property, and the authorized representatives of the City will assess each proposal and determine which proposal is lowest and best, and most responsive; 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 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 equipment leases are necessary for the operation of various departments and divisions. Now, therefore, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD, OHIO: Section 1. This Council makes the following findings and determinations: a) It is appropriate and necessary to the functions and operations of the City, to enter into one or more lease- purchase agreements ( the “ Equipment Leases”) in the principal amount not exceeding $ 2,375,000, for the purpose of acquiring the vehicles, equipment, and other personal property generally described in Exhibit A to this ordinance ( the “ Leased Property”) and to be described more specifically in the Equipment Leases. b) The authorized representatives of the City will determine which proposal for the respective vehicle, equipment, or other personal property is lowest and best, and most responsive to the City’ s request for proposals. c) The City is entering into the Equipment Leases in accordance with its power and authority under the Ohio Revised Code, the Ohio Constitution, and its Charter, to acquire the Leased Property and the Equipment Leases constitute “ public obligations” as defined in Chapter 133.01(GG), Ohio Revised Code. Section 2. That the Director of Finance acting on behalf of the City is hereby authorized 05-2026 1st read & referred to Finance 1/ 20/ 26; 2nd reading 2/ 2/ 26 025

to negotiate, enter into, execute, and deliver one or more Equipment Leases in the form approved by the Director of Law. The Director of Finance is hereby authorized to negotiate, enter into, execute, and deliver such other documents relating to the Equipment Leases ( including, but not limited to, escrow agreements) as the Director of Finance deems necessary and appropriate. All other related contracts and agreements necessary and incidental to the Equipment Leases are hereby authorized. By a written instrument signed by the Director of Finance, the Director of Finance may designate specifically identified officers or employees of the City to execute and deliver agreements and documents relating to the Equipment Leases on behalf of the City. Section 3. The aggregate original principal amount of the Equipment Leases shall not exceed $ 2,375,000. The payments under the Equipment Leases shall include interest at the rates determined in accordance with the proposal, but in no event exceed an annual rate of 8%. The Equipment Leases shall be for the term or terms selected by the Director of Finance, in accordance with the proposal of the selected lender/ lessor, but in no event to exceed 20 years. The Equipment Leases shall contain such options to purchase by the City as set forth in the proposal and the Equipment Leases and approved by the Director of Finance. Section 4. That the Clerk of Council is hereby directed to send a certified copy of this Ordinance to the selected lender/ lessor upon notification from the authorized representative of the City of Lakewood. Section 5. The Third Amended Charter published in the Codified Ordinances is the official charter of the City of Lakewood. Section 6. 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 7. 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 026

2026 Municipal Leases Exhibit A 2026 Projects to be Financed using Municipal Capital Leases Amount 2,375,000$ Fire Medical squad $ 385,000 Fire Special Op Truck $ 600,000 5 PoliceVehicles $ 420,000 Refuse-Side Load Packer Truck $ 415,000 Streets Vehicle #111- Salt Truck $ 285,000 Sewer #819 truck $ 135,000 Sewer #633 van $ 135,000 027

BY: Grade Classification Assigned to Pay Grade Minimum Rate Maximum Rate 26 Deputy Clerk of Council I $ 42,044.00 $ 59,376.00 27 Project Specialist I $ 44,632.00 $ 63,191.00 28 Civil Service/ Mediation Program Coordinator $ 47,218.00 $ 66,709.00 Legal Secretary Deputy Clerk of Council II 29 Chief Prosecutor ( Part Time) $ 49,806.00 $ 71,840.00 First Assistant Law Director 31 Budget Analyst $ 57,569.00 $ 80,987.00 Clerk of Council Project Specialist II Public Information Officer City Planner Plans Examiner ( Part Time) Administrative Assistant to the Mayor Human Resource Specialist 32 Nutrition Supervisor $ 60,155.00 $ 83,905.00 Grants Administrator ( Part Time) Climate Action & Sustainability Coordinator 33 Assistant Law Director/ Prosecutor I $ 64,034.00 $ 90,313.00 Manager, Community Center / Senior Services Tax Office Supervisor Finance Manager Clinical Manager Budget Manager Senior City Planner Urban Designer Public Information Officer Section 1. Classifications, rates of pay, pay grades, levels and certain other supplemental compensation for non- probationary full-time and certain part-time, annual salaried and hourly employees not covered by a collective bargaining agreement are hereby authorized, effective on the effective date of this ordinance, in the several departments, divisions and offices of the City of Lakewood, as modified herein, and with the approval of the Department Director, Director of Finance, Director of Human Resources and Mayor as follows. ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE to take effect January 1, 2026, 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 provide for creating positions and rates of pay for full-time and certain part-time annual salaried employees and hourly rate employees not covered by a collective bargaining agreement in the several departments, divisions and offices of the City of Lakewood, including the Chief of Fire, Chief of Police and Civil Service Commissioners and superceeding all prior salary ordinances. WHEREAS, pursuant to the Constitution of the State of Ohio, the Ohio Revised Code and the Third Amended Charter of the City of Lakewood, municipalities have the power to enact laws that are for the health, safety, welfare, comfort and peace of the citizens of the municipality, and to provide for local self-government, including establishing salaries and rates of pay; 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 ordinance 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 that these changes need to be in place effective January 1, 2026; now, therefore BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD, OHIO: Section 2. Classifications/ Pay Grade Assignments and Pay Schedules. 37-2025A 1st read & referred to Finance 1/ 20/ 26; 2nd reading 2/ 2/ 26 028

Grade Classification Assigned to Pay Grade Minimum Rate Maximum Rate 34 Programs Manager $ 68,563.00 $ 100,000.00 Development Officer Principal City Planner Urban Forester Assistant Law Director/ Prosecutor II 35 Assistant Building Commissioner $ 74,385.00 $ 104,975.00 Assistant Director/Human Services Assistant Director/Planning and Development Executive Assistant to the Mayor Project Inspector Project Administrator Project Manager Public Works Manager 36 IS Project Manager $ 80,853.00 $ 114,802.00 Chief Prosecutor ( Full Time) 37 Assistant Director of Finance $ 82,400.00 $ 131,685.00 Chief Assistant Law Director Assistant Public Works Director 38 City Architect $ 95,289.00 $ 145,088.00 City Engineer LEVEL I (Minimum $ 82,297 - $ 165,00) Director of Finance Director of Law Director of Human Resources Director of Human Services Director of Planning and Development Director of Public Works Chief of Staff to the Mayor Bus Driver Min Wage 27.53$ Cleaning Aide Clerk/Receptionist Complaint Investigator Education Specialist Kitchen Aide Law Clerk Legal Assistant I Photo Lab Technician Programmer/ Scheduler School Guard Security Guard Student Laborer Student Police Cadet Student Technician Utility Inspector Section 3. Pay Grade Assignments for Certain Unclassified & Classified Positions. Chief Information Officer Fire Chief Police Chief Building Commissioner Tax Commissioner / Deputy Finance Director LEVEL II (Minimum as required in accordance with section 113.02 of the Codified Ordinances - Maximum 31.00/hour) 029

Classifications contained in the AFSCME II labor agreement) Part-Time Administrative Assistant Part-time Assistant Home Health Aide 10.84$ 24.20$ Part-time Customer Service Representative Part-time Human Services Case Manager Part-time Juvenile Diversion Program Coordinator Part-time Office Assistant Part-time Staff Assistant Part-time Tax Auditor Part-time Tax Collection Specialist LEVEL IV (Minimum $ 28.47/hour - Maximum $ 38.80) Part-time Police Officer 25.42$ 34.63$ LEVEL V Civil Service Commissioner $ 5,150/year 4,120.00$ Part-Time Dispatcher 19.07$ 23.84$ Part-time Corrections Officer Section 4. Additional Annual License/ Certification Supplement. Amount 2,500.00 $ 2,750.00 1,750.00 2,000.00 $ 2,250.00 2,000.00 $ 2,250.00 2,500.00 $ 2,750.00 2,000.00 $ 2,250.00 1,500.00 $ 1,750.00 1,500.00 $ 1,750.00 1,500.00 $ 1,750.00 1,500.00 $ 1,750.00 1,250.00 1,000.00 2,000.00 1,000.00 1,450.00 1,750.00 2,250.00 2,750.00 1,450.00 1,750.00 Class I Water/ Wastewater Collection License $ 2,250.00 Class II Water/ Wastewater Collection License $ 2,750.00 1,450.00 1,750.00 2,250.00 ISA Certified Arborist $ 1,250.00 Licensed Independent Social Worker $ 1,750.00 Licensed Social Worker $ 1,250.00 Licensed Professional Counselor $ 1,000.00 $ 1,250.00 Communication Technician License $ 1,000.00 1,000.00 $ 1,250.00 Certified Human Resources Professional ( SHRM- CP, IPMA- HR, or PHR)$ 1,000.00 Class I Laboratory Technician License Class II Laboratory Technician License Class III Laboratory Technician License Certified Chemical Dependency Counselor III Permit Technician Professional Engineer ( PE) Certified Professional Erosion & Sediment Control ( CPESC) Class I Wastewater License Treatment Class II Wastewater License Treatment Class III Wastewater Treatment License Class IV Wastewater Treatment License Class I Water Distribution License Class II Water Distribution License LEVEL III (Minimum as required in accordance with section 113.02 of the Codified Ordinances - Maximum 3- year rate of applicable position as established by the collective bargaining agreement) LEVEL VI (Minimum as required in accordance with section 113.02 of the Codified Ordinances - Maximum 3- year rate of applicable position as established by the collective bargaining agreement) All full time employees are in a classification that has been assigned to a specific grade or level within the compensation system as identified herein. Newly hired full-time employees shall be placed at a pay rate within the pay grade of level to which their classification has been assigned in accordance with the Human Resources Department Policy and Procedures. Building Plans Examiner ( BPE) License/ Certification Chief Building Official License ( BO) Master Plumbers License Plumbing Inspectors' s License Electrical Inspector' s License Class III Building Inspector' s License Class III Field Inspector' s License State Residential Building Inspector ( RBI or equivalent) ICC Property Maintenance Certification ( or equivalent) Master Plans Examiner ( MPE) Residential Building Official (RBO) Full time administrative employees working in a classification that have a listed license/ certification below shall receive the following license/ certification supplements in a one-time, bi-weekly or hourly increments as applicable: 030

Amount Senior Certified Human Resources Professional ( SHRM- SCP, IPMA- SCP, or SPHR)$ 1,500.00 Registered Sanitarian $ 500.00 Certified Lead Risk Assessor $ 500.00 600.00 600.00 1,000.00 1,500.00 50.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 600.00 750.00 1,000.00 1,500.00 2,000.00 750.00 750.00 750.00 Boiler Operator License $ 500.00 EPA 608 Refrigerant Capture $ 500.00 Commercial Herbicide $ 500.00 International Municipal Signal Association I $ 1,000.00 International Municipal Signal Association II $ 1,500.00 Tree Risk Assessment Qualified ( TRAQ)$ 1,250.00 Master Plumber License $ 1,500.00 ACI Flatwork ( 3 steps)$ 750/$ 1,000/$ 1,250 Certified Electrician $ 2,000.00 GIS Professional License $ 1,500.00 Unmanned Aircraft General - Small ( UAG) Drone License $ 1,000.00 Euthanasia Certification $ 1,000.00 Nuisance Wildlife Certification $ 500.00 Adopted:____________________ Approved:____________________ Pipeline Assessment Certification Program ( PACP) Master Municipal Clerk 500 each up to max of $6,000 Notary Public (part-time eligible) Certified Municipal Clerk Master Municipal Clerk Meghan F. George, Mayor Commercial Driver's License ( CDL) American Planning Association Professional ( AICP) Certified ADA Professional Certified Public Accountant ( CPA) LEADS Certification Section 5. Compensation for full-time salaried employees for Level V part-time employees provided for herein shall be paid in equal biweekly installments. Compensation for part-time employees provided for herein shall be at an identified hourly rate of all hours worked in a particular pay period. Section 6. To the extent it is inconsistent with any other ordinance or resolution previously adopted by Council with respect to the salary and wages of employees of the City, this Ordinance is meant to and shall supersede such previously- adopted legislation. Section 7. 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 the committees that resulted in such formal action were in meetings open to the public, in compliance with all legal requirements. Section 8. 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. Sarah Kepple, President of Council Maureen M. Bach, Clerk of Council Certified Municipal Clerk Local Public Agency ( LPA) Manhole Assessment Certification Program ( MACP) Lateral Assessment Certification Program ( LACP) Certified Pool Operator Two or more ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) Certifications License/ Certification Backflow Certification 031

ORDINANCE NO. 02-2026 BY: BAKER 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, to amend Chapter 1775, Weeds, of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Lakewood for the purpose of establishing regulations for front yard plantings. WHEREAS, Lakewood has a tall grass and weed ordinance which requires property owners to maintain their lawn at 6” high or lower; and WHEREAS, residents have requested to have lawns inclusive of wildflowers, ornamental plants and natural landscaping to support the environment; and WHEREAS, regulation of such plantings in a front yard are necessary to preserve sight lines for pedestrians, bicyclists and motor vehicles; 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 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; now, therefore, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD, OHIO: Section 1. That Section 1775.01 Weed, Tall Grass, Nuisance Vegetation or Growths over Sidewalks; Removal, of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Lakewood currently reading as follows: 1775.01 WEED, TALL GRASS, NUISANCE VEGETATION OR GROWTHS OVER SIDEWALKS; REMOVAL. a) The owner, occupant or person having the charge or management of any lot or parcel of land situated within the City, whether the same be improved or unimproved, vacant or occupied, within forty- eight hours of notice to do so, shall cut or destroy, or cause to be cut or destroyed, the following: 1) Any tropical or semi- tropical grasses classified as " running bamboo" with monopodial leptomorph) rhizome ( root) systems when the plant has spread from its original premise of planting or is not being maintained. 2) Apple of Peru ( Nicandra physalodes). 3) Canada thistle (Cirsium arvense). 4) Columbus grass ( Sorghum x almum). 5) Cressleaf groundsel ( Senecio glabellus). 6) Field bindweed ( Convolvulus arvensis). 7) Forage Kochia ( Bassia prostrata). 8) Giant Hogweed ( Heracleum mantegazzianum). 9) Grapevines ( Vitis spp.), when growing in groups of 100 or more and not pruned, sprayed, cultivated, or otherwise maintained for two consecutive years. 10) Hairy whitetop or ballcress ( Lepidium appelianum). 11) Heart- podded hoary cress ( Lepidium draba sub. draba). 12) Hedge bindweed ( Calystegia sepium). 13) Japanese knotweed ( Polygonum cuspidatum). 1st read & referred to HPD 1/ 20/ 26 032

14) Johnsongrass ( Sorghum halepense). 15) Kochia ( Bassia scoparia). 16) Kudzu ( Pueraria montana var. lobata). 17) Leafy spurge ( Euphorbia esula). 18) Marestail ( Conyza canadensis) 19) Mile-A-Minute Weed ( Polygonum perfoliatum). 20) Musk thistle ( Carduus nutans). 21) Palmer amaranth ( Amaranthus palmeri). 22) Perennial sowthistle ( Sonchus arvensis). 23) Poison hemlock ( Conium maculatum). 24) Purple loosestrife ( Lythrum salicaria). 25) Russian knapweed ( Acroptilon repens). 26) Russian thistle ( Salsola Kali var. tenuifolia). 27) Serrated tussock ( Nassella trichotoma). 28) Shatter cane ( Sorghum bicolor). 29) Water Hemp ( Amaranthus tuberculatus). 30) Wild carrot ( Daucus carota). 31) Wild parsnip ( Pastinaca sativa). 32) Tall grasses or other undesirable vegetation blooming or going to seed, or exceeding a height of six inches ( excluding maintained ornamental grasses), or spreading pollen which may be harmful to human health, or creating a fire hazard, or refuge and breeding place for rodents and other vermin. is hereby repealed. Section 2. That new 1775.01 Weed, Tall Grass, Nuisance Vegetation or Growths over Sidewalks; Removal, of the Lakewood Codified Ordinances is hereby enacted to read as follows: 1775.01 WEED, TALL GRASS, NUISANCE VEGETATION OR GROWTHS OVER SIDEWALKS; REMOVAL. a) The owner, occupant or person having the charge or management of any lot or parcel of land situated within the City, whether the same be improved or unimproved, vacant or occupied, within forty- eight hours of notice to do so, shall cut or destroy, or cause to be cut or destroyed, the following: 1) Any tropical or semi- tropical grasses classified as " running bamboo" with monopodial leptomorph) rhizome ( root) systems when the plant has spread from its original premise of planting or is not being maintained. 2) Apple of Peru ( Nicandra physalodes). 3) Canada thistle (Cirsium arvense). 4) Columbus grass ( Sorghum x almum). 5) Cressleaf groundsel ( Senecio glabellus). 6) Field bindweed ( Convolvulus arvensis). 7) Forage Kochia ( Bassia prostrata). 8) Giant Hogweed ( Heracleum mantegazzianum). 9) Grapevines ( Vitis spp.), when growing in groups of 100 or more and not pruned, sprayed, cultivated, or otherwise maintained for two consecutive years. 10) Hairy whitetop or ballcress ( Lepidium appelianum). 11) Heart-podded hoary cress ( Lepidium draba sub. draba). 12) Hedge bindweed ( Calystegia sepium). 13) Japanese knotweed ( Polygonum cuspidatum). 14) Johnsongrass ( Sorghum halepense). 15) Kochia ( Bassia scoparia). 16) Kudzu ( Pueraria montana var. lobata). 17) Leafy spurge ( Euphorbia esula). 033

18) Marestail ( Conyza canadensis) 19) Mile-A-Minute Weed ( Polygonum perfoliatum). 20) Musk thistle ( Carduus nutans). 21) Palmer amaranth ( Amaranthus palmeri). 22) Perennial sowthistle ( Sonchus arvensis). 23) Poison hemlock ( Conium maculatum). 24) Purple loosestrife ( Lythrum salicaria). 25) Russian knapweed ( Acroptilon repens). 26) Russian thistle ( Salsola Kali var. tenuifolia). 27) Serrated tussock ( Nassella trichotoma). 28) Shatter cane ( Sorghum bicolor). 29) Water Hemp ( Amaranthus tuberculatus). 30) Wild carrot ( Daucus carota). 31) Wild parsnip ( Pastinaca sativa). 32) Tall grasses or other undesirable vegetation blooming or going to seed, or exceeding a height of six inches (excluding maintained ornamental grasses and Managed Natural Landscape as defined in Section 1775. 03), or spreading pollen which may be harmful to human health, or creating a fire hazard, or refuge and breeding place for rodents and other vermin. Section 3. That new Section 1775.03 Front Yard Planting, of the Lakewood Codified Ordinances, is hereby enacted to read as follows: 1775.03 FRONT YARD PLANTINGS. a) Purpose and Definitions. The purpose of this section is to encourage the use of vegetation throughout the City to maximize ecological and aesthetic benefits while respecting existing community values regarding landscaping to include well-maintained yards, preservation of sight lines, compatibility with existing structures, and public safety. Ecological benefits of “Managed Natural Landscapes” include enhancement of pollinator support habitat, stormwater management, carbon sequestration, and preservation of biodiversity. The following defined terms are used in this Section: 1) “ Managed Natural Landscape” means a planned, intentional, and maintained planting of native or non-native grasses, wildflowers, ferns, sedges, shrubs, or trees, including but not limited to Rain Gardens, Meadow Vegetation, and Ornamental Plants. 2) “ Rain Garden” means planting designed not only to aesthetically improve an area, but also to reduce the amount of stormwater and accompanying pollutants from entering the watershed. 3) “ Meadow Vegetation” means herbaceous ( non-woody) vegetation of grasses and flowering broad- leaf plants that are commonly found in meadow and prairie plant communities, excluding Noxious Weeds. 4) “ Noxious Weed” means any plant that has been identified as being harmful to the local natural environment and included in the list promulgated by the Director of Public Safety or his or her designee; or as listed in Section 1775.01(a). 5) “ Ornamental Plant” means grasses, perennials, annuals, and groundcovers purposefully planted for aesthetic reasons. 6) “ Turf-Grass Lawn” means a lawn comprised mostly of grasses commonly used in regularly cut lawns, intended to be maintained at a height of no more than six inches. b) Right to Install and Maintain a Managed Natural Landscape. 1) An owner, authorized agent, or authorized occupant of any privately owned lands may, consistent with this subsection and all other applicable laws, statutes, rules, and ordinances, install and maintain a Managed Natural Landscape, free of Noxious Weeds, in front of the building line as established in the Zoning Code. 2) On a corner lot, Managed Natural Landscapes shall have a setback of no less than 2’ from the public right-of-way, 2’ from a side property line. (See Fig. 1, Corner Lot) 034

3) On any other lot, managed natural landscapes shall have a setback of no less than 2’ from the public right- of-way, 2’ from a side property line. (See Fig. 2, Interior Lot) 4) The setback from the public right-of-way and side property lines are to be comprised of Turf-Grass Lawn or low groundcover vegetation not exceeding six inches in height, managed natural landscape, meadow vegetation, rain garden, or ornamental plants so long as the compliance with Section 1775.01(b) and 1175.02 are maintained. 5) Managed natural landscapes shall not include exclusively Turf-Grass Lawns left unattended for the purpose of returning to a natural state without further management action. Figure 1 Figure 2 Section 4. 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 5. 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 035

ORDINANCE NO. 15-2026 BY: KEPPLE, BAKER 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 at the earliest period allowed by law to enact Section 129.65 of the Lakewood Codified Ordinances entitled Host Community Cannabis Fund, to provide guidance regarding the use of new tax revenues related to the sale of cannabis. WHEREAS, in 2024 through Ordinance No. 41-2024 the City of Lakewood enacted legislation authorizing the sale of adult use cannabis within the City of Lakewood with the explicit understanding that the City of Lakewood would be provided with 3.6 percent of the 10 percent tax levied by the State of Ohio on all cannabis sales within the City of Lakewood by way of a host community fund; WHEREAS, some debate occurred in the state legislature regarding a potential reallocation of anticipated host community fund dollars for other purposes, but the state legislature ultimately kept the host community fund intact by enacting O.R.C. Section 3796.40 entitled Excise Tax on Sale of Adult-Use Marijuana; and WHEREAS, O.R.C. Section 3760.40 provides that 3.6 percent of the 10 percent tax will go to the host community cannabis fund, which is created in the state treasury, for the benefit of cities that have at least one licensed dispensary, such as the City of Lakewood. Distributions to such cities shall be based on the portion of the tax levied attributable to each city. It further provides that cities receiving funds under this division may use such funds for any lawful purpose; and WHEREAS, O.R.C. Section 3760.40 further provides that the tax commissioner shall make these distributions by the end of each month based on tax collections from the preceding month; 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 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; now, therefore, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD, OHIO: Section 1. That new Section 129.65, Host Community Cannabis Fund, of the Lakewood Codified Ordinances is hereby enacted to read as follows: a) Establishment. There is hereby established a Capital Projects Fund which shall be known and referred to as the Host Community Cannabis Fund. The Director of Finance is hereby authorized and directed forthwith to take such action and to make such records as may be necessary to establish the Host Community Cannabis Fund and thereafter to show its existence and condition at all times upon the proper records of the City. 1st read & referred to Finance 2/ 2/ 26 036

b) Money for Host Community Cannabis Fund. There shall be paid directly into the Host Community Cannabis Fund, when and as received, all money received by the City of Lakewood pursuant to the Host Community Fund established under O.R.C. 3796.40, from any precursor statute that allowed and collected such tax, from any future funding received from the state for the sale of adult- use cannabis, the community impact fee (if triggered) identified Chapter 779 of the Lakewood Codified Ordinances, and all money appropriated to the Host Community Cannabis Fund by Council from whatever source acquired. c) Authorized Expenditures. The Host Community Cannabis Fund shall be used only for the expense of public safety related issues within the City of Lakewood, including Complete Streets and ADA Transition Plan implementation, and other capital improvements related to accessibility and equity. d) Custody of Host Community Cannabis Fund. The Director of Finance shall have possession and custody of the Host Community Cannabis Fund and the supervision of all accounts with respect thereto. No further bond shall be required of the Director of Finance because of the Host Community Cannabis Fund, but the Host Community Cannabis Fund shall be under the protection of any bond that may be given hereafter by the Director of Finance. Section 2. 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 3. 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 037

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 Matt Bixenstine, Ward 4 February 17, 2026 Lakewood City Council Lakewood, Ohio 44107 Re: Opposing proposed legislation in the Ohio General Assembly intended to empower Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and promote an environment of fear and surveillance in our communities. Dear Colleagues, If you follow the news, it seems like every day there is a new spectacle of chaos and violence unfolding somewhere in our country related to immigration enforcement. That spectacle has been escalating over many months, culminating in the tragic deaths of two United States citizens, Renee Good and Alex Pretti. In the face of these unprecedented times, reasonable, fair-minded, and empathetic people are trying to make sense of what they are observing and questioning how this violence squares with the American values to which we aspire. Instead of doing the necessary soul searching and focusing on strategies that could help unify a fractured nation, Republican members of the Ohio General Assembly are seeking to fan the flames of the current political moment by introducing incendiary legislation intended to empower Immigration and Customs Enforcement with unchecked authority. These bills, described in the following resolution, contain clear violations of the United States Constitution, specifically, theFourth Amendment prohibiting unreasonable searches and seizures and the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment. They also violate the Home Rule provisions of the Ohio Constitution. Just as troubling is that these bills seek to force local governments and other entities into complicity with this corrupt agenda, threatening to withhold or withdraw critical funds from municipalities, schools, and hospitals that refuse to cooperate. The following resolution is meant to signal Lakewood’ s opposition to these tactics, which undermine a sense of community that we work so hard to foster and replace that sense of community with a toxic environment of fear, surveillance, and in the worst cases, violence. OH House Bill 42 would require state and local government agencies to collect and annually report information about citizenship and immigration status of persons with whom they come into contact, including K – 12 students, even though the US Supreme Court has held that states may not deny undocumented children access to K-12 public education. OH House Bill 281 would require hospitals and hospital staffto allow ICE agents on premises to enforce immigration law and penalizes hospitals that fail to comply with penalties including suspending Medicaid provider agreements and withdrawing grant funding. 038

12650 Detroit Ave. Lakewood, OH 44107 216) 529-6055 | www.lakewoodoh. gov OH Senate Bill 172, which has already passed the Senate, would require state and local officials to allow the arrest or detention of anyone who is- or is suspected of being- undocumented, with or without a warrant, and punishes local governments that do not cooperate by withholding state funds. Please join me in expressing Lakewood’s objection to these proposals by adopting the following resolution. Sincerely, Sarah Kepple President of Council, At Large 039

RESOLUTION 2026- 04 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, to join with the City of Cleveland in opposing a package of unconstitutional legislation currently pending before the Ohio General Assembly intended to empower Immigration and Customs Enforcement ( ICE) and promote an environment of fear and surveillance in our communities. WHEREAS, among other requirements and prohibitions, proposed House Bill 26 broadens the scope of situations in which local law enforcement agencies must comply with Immigration and Customs Enforcement and prohibits state or local governmental agencies or political subdivisions from adopting sanctuary policies; and WHEREAS, proposed House Bill 42 requires state and local government agencies to collect and annually report information about citizenship and immigration status of persons with whom they come into contact, including K – 12 students, even though the US Supreme Court has held that states may not deny undocumented children access to K-12 public education; and WHEREAS, proposed House Bill 281 requires hospitals to allow ICE agents on premises to enforce immigration law, requires hospital employees to facilitate such access, and penalizes hospitals that fail to comply with penalties including suspending Medicaid provider agreements and withdrawing grant funding; and WHEREAS, proposed Senate Bill 172 broadens the scope of situations in which federal, state, or local law enforcement agencies may arrest or detain a person suspected of being unlawfully in the United States, attempts to strip away otherwise constitutionally protected rights of those arrestees, and punishes local governments that do not cooperate by withholding state funds; and, WHEREAS, these bills, individually and collectively, are clear violations of the United States Constitution, specifically, the Fourth Amendment prohibiting unreasonable searches and seizures and the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment. They also violate the Home Rule provisions of the Ohio Constitution; and WHEREAS, these bills are clearly intended to bully and intimidate local government entities into compliance by threatening budgetary consequences that would significantly handicap the ability of municipalities to govern and provide essential public services to their residents; and WHEREAS, this Council insists that local agencies, municipalities and hospitals should not be required to submit to unconstitutional laws that conflict with best practices in local law enforcement, compromise public trust in local government, and potentially endanger 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 040

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 Ohio legislature should not force local agencies, municipalities and hospitals into complicity with the flagrant abuses of power by DHS and ICE agents, now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD, OHIO: Section 1. That this Council strongly opposes the package of unconstitutional legislation currently pending before the Ohio General Assembly intended to empower Immigrations and Customs Enforcement ( ICE) and promote an environment of fear and surveillance in our communities; specifically proposed House Bills 26, 42 and 281 and Senate Bill 172. Section 2. That the Clerk of Council is directed to transmit copies of this resolution to the leadership of the Ohio State House and Senate, Lakewood’ s State Senator and State Representative. Section 3. That this resolution is hereby declared to be an emergency measure and, provided it receives the affirmative vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to Council, it shall take effect and be in force immediately upon its adoption and approval by the Mayor; otherwise it shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law. Adopted: Sarah Kepple, President of Council Maureen M. Bach, Clerk of Council Approved: Meghan F. George, Mayor 041

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 Matt Bixenstine, Ward 4 February 17, 2026 Lakewood City Council 12650 Detroit Avenue Lakewood, Ohio 44107 Re: recognizing the important contributions of crossing guards in our community to Lakewood school children, adult pedestrians, and motorists Dear Colleagues: Please consider the attached resolution to recognize the important contributions of Lakewood crossing guards to our community. As we know, the goals of the City of Lakewood include both active transportation and active, healthy lifestyles, which makes safe walking and cycling conditions a high priority for our community. In addition, our identity as a streetcar town long ranked as Ohio’ s most walkable city, Lakewood City Schools’ status as a walking school district means that Lakewood crossing guards are essential personnel. The benefits of crossing guard service help not only Lakewood school children but also adult pedestrians as well as motorists, who are aided by accident prevention that the increased visibility of pedestrians and cyclists that a crossing guard provides. The presence of crossing guards significantly improves safety, including for vehicle- pedestrian collisions and dangerous “ near misses”. Combined with safe routes to schools and intersection improvements, crossing guards are a key component of interventions that can reduce child pedestrian injuries by 20 to 50 percent, according to federal statistics. In addition, Lakewood is served by a dedicated group of individuals who perform crossing guard duties on every school day in our community, regardless of weather conditions. They do so for modest pay and are required to work a unique split schedule. Their dedication helps others to be safe. And just as importantly, Lakewood crossing guards perform their duties with kindness, courtesy, and friendliness that brings smiles and neighborliness to our morning and afternoons, thereby enriching our community. For all these reasons, I hope you will support these important public servants by considering this resolution for adoption tonight. Sincerely, Tom Bullock Sarah Kepple Kyle Baker Councilmember At-Large President of Council Vice President of Council Matt Bixenstine Member of Council, Ward 4 042

RESOLUTION NO. 2026-05 BY: BULLOCK, KEPPLE, BAKER, BIXENSTINE A RESOLUTION to recognize the important contributions of crossing guards in our community to Lakewood school children, adult pedestrians, and motorists. WHEREAS, the City of Lakewood is served by a dedicated group of public servants who perform crossing guard duties on every school day in our community; and WHEREAS, the presence of crossing guards significantly improves safety, including for vehicle- pedestrian collisions, dangerous “ near misses”, and is a key component of interventions that can reduce child pedestrian injuries by 20 to 50 percent; and WHEREAS, the goals of the City of Lakewood include both active transportation and active, healthy lifestyles, making safe walking and cycling conditions a high priority; and WHEREAS, Lakewood is a walking community, and Lakewood City Schools is a walking school district; and WHEREAS, crossing guards perform their duties for modest pay and with a unique work schedule; and WHEREAS, crossing guards reliably perform their duties in hot, cold, rain, sleet, or snow so that others might be safe; and WHEREAS, Lakewood crossing guards are committed residents who not only perform their duties but do so with kindness, courtesy, and friendliness that brings smiles and neighborliness to our community; now, therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD, OHIO: Section 1. That this Council does hereby recognize the vital importance of the public servants who perform crossing guard duties to increase the safety of walking and cycling in our community; does celebrate their service; and does thank them for the same. 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 of any of its committees that resulted in such formal action were in meetings open to the public in compliance with all legal requirements. 043

Adopted: Sarah Kepple, President of Council Maureen M. Bach, Clerk of Council Approved: Meghan F. George, Mayor 044

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 Matt Bixenstine, Ward 4 12650 Detroit Ave. Lakewood, OH 44107 216) 529-6055 | www.lakewoodoh. gov February 17th, 2026 Lakewood City Council Lakewood, Ohio RE: Charter Amendments Dear Colleagues, As you know, the Third Amended Charter of the City of Lakewood requires a review of the Charter by a citizen commission. On July 1, 2024 after extensive research, deliberation, and reflection, this nine-member body submitted their finalreport to City Council with recommendations for six amendments. City Council and the Charter Review Commission held a joint meeting on Monday, September 16th, 2024 to review their six recommendations. Council held an additional Committee of the Whole on July 7th, 2025 to learn more about Rank Choice Voting. In addition to the merits and details of each recommendation, Council discussed the process and potential timeline for placing amendments before voters. Per Article 7.5(b), “Amendments to this charter may be submitted to the registered voters of the city by a two -thirds vote of all councilmembers.” As voter turn-out tends to be higher in even-year general elections, rather than in municipal, special, or primary elections, placing the proposed amendments on the November 3rd, 2026 General Election would allow for the most democratic participation. To that end, following this communication are draft ordinances for each of the Charter Review Commission’s six recommendations. Amend Article 2.2 to Codify Council Appointment Process The current charter requires City Council to appoint a new member to fillany vacancy, but it does not specify process. This body has a tradition of utilizing an open, democratic procedure of putting out a call for applications and holding public interviews prior to filing the position. This amendment would codify that process to ensure that it continues beyond our service. Amend Article 2.8 to Simplif y Manner of Amending Legislation Currently, revising or amending ordinances requires the current language to be listed and repealed, which can create confusion, particularly for the public. Modern technology allows for redlining, which more clearly displays the intended changes. The Law Department suggested the changes as set forth in the draft ordinance, and the commission understood the concern and agreed. Add New Article 7.2(i) Create Process for Ward Redistricting The commission noted that currently, there is no requirement for ward redistricting in the charter. Since the wards were drawn in 1971, Ward 4 has seen an increase in percentage of population while the remaining three wards’ population remains very evenly distributed. Ward 4’s population is more than 10% higher than the other wards. While our current ward shapes follow best practices such as being contiguous, Lakewood has the opportunity to ensure more equitable representation and set an example of codifying a process that will minimize the risk of political gerrymandering. 045 https://

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 Matt Bixenstine, Ward 4 12650 Detroit Ave. Lakewood, OH 44107 216) 529-6055 | www.lakewoodoh. gov The amendment as written in the draft proposal would establish that wards are to be nearly equal in population, made up of contiguous and compact territory, bounded by natural boundaries or street lines and drawn by the citizens of the Planning Commission, rather than by elected officials. Amend Article 6.7 to Increase Frequency with which Civil Service Commission Reviews Public Official Salaries The current Charter language requires the Civil Service Commission to review the salaries of elected officials, the Mayor and City Council, in each Presidential election year, which falls on an even year every four years. Both the Charter Review Commission and the Civil Service Commission expressed a desire for more frequent review of salaries. The amendment would move the required review to municipal election years, every two years on odd years, on a date far enough in advance of the filing deadline for potential candidates to make an informed decision based on the adopted salary for the upcoming year. Amend Article 7.7 to Clarify Language Regarding Process to Amend Charter The commission found that the language providing for the amendment to the charter was somewhat confusing, and they recommended language that clarifies the process in the current charter. Amend Article 9.1 and Add New 9.5 to Enact Ranked Choice Voting The commission recommended the adoption of Ranked Choice Voting for municipal elections. In discussion with the commission members benefits were discussed such as reducing cost to voters by removing the need for a primary, reduction in divisive and negative campaigning, and the reduced barriers to participation by candidates with lower financial means. The draft ordinance would eliminate the primary and establish rank choice voting baring the passage of legislation at the Statehouse that would affect municipal funding. The deadline to submit ballot language to the Board of Elections for the general election this year is September 4th; however, it is our hope that Council will complete our work on these ordinances prior to August, when we traditionally recess. We look forward to continued dialogue about these proposed amendments in committee. Sincerely, Sarah Kepple President of Council, Member at Large 046

ORDINANCE NO. 16-2026 BY: KEPPLE 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 at the earliest period allowed by law, submitting to the electors of the City of Lakewood an amendment to the Third Amended Charter of the City of Lakewood in order to change the frequency with which the Civil Service Commission reviews elected official salaries. WHEREAS, Article XVIII, Section 9 of the Ohio Constitution permits City Council the authority to submit propose amendments to the Charter to the electors of the City by a two-thirds vote of Council; and WHEREAS, Section 7.5 of the Charter permits City Council the authority to submit proposed amendments to the Charter to the electors of the City by two-thirds vote of Council; and WHERAS, it is the intention of Council to place before the electors of the City a Charter amendment which, if adopted, would change the frequency with which the Civil Service Commission reviews the salaries of elected officials. 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 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 the deadline for submission of municipal charter amendments to the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections is Friday, September 4, 2026; now therefore, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD, OHIO, at least two-thirds of the members of Council concurring: Section 1. This Council hereby determines to authorize and direct the submission to the electors of the City of Lakewood at the general election to be held at the usual places of voting in the City of Tuesday, November 3, 2026, the proposed amendments to Section 6.7 Salary Recommendations to increase the frequency with which the Civil Service Commission reviews the salaries of elected officials. Section 2. Upon approval of the electors, Section 6.7 of the Third Amended Charter of the City of Lakewood, Salary Recommendations shall be amended to read as follows: 6.7 SALARY RECOMMENDATIONS On or before March 1 July 1 of each year in which a municipal presidential general election is held, the civil service commission shall review and make a written report to council, which report shall be filed with the clerk of council and the office of the mayor, 047

setting forth the commission' s recommendations for the salary and other compensation for the offices of mayor and members of council. Council shall place that report on the next docket at a regularly scheduled council meeting. If council takes no action or fails to decline to follow the suggestions within 90 days, the recommendations shall take effect as if council had adopted them by ordinance approved by the mayor. However, no increase in salary under this section shall exceed 10 percent of the salary for the office of mayor or council, unless there has been no increase in salary for that office in the preceding 810 years. Section 6.7 SALARY RECOMMENDATIONS Section 3. The Board of Elections of Cuyahoga County is hereby directed to submit the following question to the electors of the City at the general election on November 3, 2026: Shall Section 6.7, Salary Recommendations, of the Third Amended Charter of the City of Lakewood be amended to increase the frequency that the Civil Service Commission reviews elected official salaries. Section 4. The Clerk of this Council is instructed to file a certified copy of the Ordinance and the proposed form of the ballot question with the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections no later than 4 p.m. on Friday, September 4, 2026. Section 5. If a majority of the electors vote in favor of adopting the above- stated amendment to the Third Amended Charter of the City of Lakewood, it shall become effective January 1, 2027. Section 6. 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 7. 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 048

Maureen M. Bach, Clerk of Council Approved: _________________ _________________________________ Meghan F. George, Mayor 049

ORDINANCE NO. 17-2026 BY: KEPPLE 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 at the earliest period allowed by law, submitting to the electors of the City of Lakewood an amendment to the Third Amended Charter of the City of Lakewood in order to add additional requirements to the process by which Council appoints new members to fill a vacancy. WHEREAS, Article XVIII, Section 9 of the Ohio Constitution permits City Council the authority to submit propose amendments to the Charter to the electors of the City by a two -thirds vote of Council; and WHEREAS, Section 7.5 of the Charter permits City Council the authority to submit proposed amendments to the Charter to the electors of the City by two-thirds vote of Council; and WHERAS, it is the intention of Council to place before the electors of the City a Cha rter amendment which, if adopted, would establish in law the open process by which Council appoints new members to fill a vacancy. 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 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 the deadline for submission of municipal charter amendments to the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections is Friday, September 4, 2026; now therefore, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD, OHIO , at least two- thirds of the members of Council concurring: Section 1. This Council hereby determines to authorize and direct the submission to the electors of the City of Lakewood at the general election to be held at the usual places of voting in the City of Tuesday, November 3, 2026, the proposed amendments to Section 2.2 Qualifications and Vacancies, which adds additional requirements when Council is filling a vacancy. Section 2. Upon approval of the electors, Section 2.2 of the Third Amended Charter of the City of Lakewood, Qualifications and Vacancies, shall be amended to read as follows: 2.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND VACANCIES a) Qualifications. Each member of council shall have been for at least one year immediately prior to the date of taking office both a resident and registered voter of the city. Each member of council elected from a ward of the city shall be a resident of the ward from which the member was elected. All members of council shall continue to be residents and registered voters of the city and, if elected or appointed from a ward, shall 050

be and continue to be a resident of that ward. Any member who ceases to possess those qualifications shall immediately forfeit his or her office. Council shall be the judge of the election and qualification of its members. b)Vacancy. Vacancies in council shall be filled by appointment made by the remaining council members. Prior to making any appointment, council shall first issue an open call for all interested candidates to submit applications and, upon council’ s review of the applications, shall hold candidate interviews in public session . In the event council does not appoint a successor within 60 days of the occurrence of a vacancy, the mayor may fill the vacancy. If the vacancy occurs more than two years and 120 days before the municipal primary election filing deadline for the next term of that office, the appointee shall serve only until his or her successor is elected and qualified at the next regular municipal election. If the vacancy occurs afterward, the appointee shall serve until the end of the unexpired term of the former councilmember. Any vacancy that results from a recall election shall be filled in the manner provided by Article Nine. Section 3. The Board of Elections of Cuyahoga County is hereby directed to submit the following question to the electors of the City at the general election on November 3, 2026: Shall Section 2.2, Qualifications and Vacancies, of the Third Amended Charter of the City of Lakewood be amended to require that Council issue an open call for interested candidates, to interview candidates in public meetings and to clarify the term of the appointee. Section 4. The Clerk of this Council is instructed to file a certified copy of the Ordinance and the proposed form of the ballot question with the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections no later than 4 p.m. on Friday, September 4, 2026. Section 5. If a majority of the electors vote in favor of adopting the above- stated amendment to the Third Amended Charter of the City of Lakewood, it shall become effective January 1, 2027. Section 6. 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 7. 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 051

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 052

ORDINANCE NO. 18-2026 BY: KEPPLE 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 at the earliest period allowed by law, submitting to the electors of the City of Lakewood an amendment to the Third Amended Charter of the City of Lakewood in order to change the manner in which legislation is amended and to remove the requirement that the entire ordinance or resolution be repealed then a new ordinance or resolution be enacted. WHEREAS, Article XVIII, Section 9 of the Ohio Constitution permits City Council the authority to submit propose amendments to the Charter to the electors of the City by a two-thirds vote of Council; and WHEREAS, Section 7.5 of the Charter permits City Council the authority to submit proposed amendments to the Charter to the electors of the City by two-thirds vote of Council; and WHERAS, it is the intention of Council to place before the electors of the City a Chater amendment which, if adopted, would change and simplify the drafting of ordinances and resolutions. 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 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 the deadline for submission of municipal charter amendments to the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections is Friday, September 4, 2026; now therefore, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD, OHIO, at least two-thirds of the members of Council concurring: Section 1. This Council hereby determines to authorize and direct the submission to the electors of the City of Lakewood at the general election to be held at the usual places of voting in the City of Tuesday, November 3, 2026, the proposed amendments to Section 2.8 Enactment of Ordinances and Resolutions to allow the striking through of language being removed from an ordinance or resolution and underlining newly inserted language in an ordinance or resolution. Section 2. Upon approval of the electors, Section 2.8 of the Third Amended Charter of the City of Lakewood, Enactment of Ordinances and Resolutions, shall be amended to read as follows: 2.8 ENACTMENT OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS a)Each proposed ordinance or resolution shall be in writing and shall not contain more than one subject, which shall be clearly stated in the title. General 053

appropriation ordinances may contain the various subjects and accounts for which moneys are appropriated. The vote on the passage of each ordinance or resolution shall be officially recorded and the official record shall be publicly available. b) No resolution of a permanent character or ordinance shall come to a vote until it has been read, by title, on three separate days. The requirement of reading on three separate days may be dispensed with by a two-thirds vote of all councilmembers. A majority of councilmembers present may require that an ordinance be read in full rather than by title. No ordinance, resolution or section of an ordinance or resolution shall be repealed, revised or amended unless the new ordinance or resolution contains the entire ordinance or resolution or section to be repealed, revised or amended. and the ordinance, resolution or section revised or amended is repealed. Revisions or amendments to an ordinance or resolution shall be clearly indicated by underlining any language inserted and by striking through any language that is removed. c) No ordinance or resolution shall under any circumstances be adopted or passed unless it has been read on three separate days, which (1) changes the amount of salary or compensation for any elected officer of the city; (2) amends any zoning ordinance; ( 3) grants, renews or extends a franchise or other special privilege; or (4) regulates the rate to be charged by a public utility for its services. d)The enacting clause of all ordinances passed by council shall be " Be it ordained by the city of Lakewood." The enacting clause of all ordinances submitted by initiative shall be "Be it ordained by the people of the city of Lakewood." Section 3. The Board of Elections of Cuyahoga County is hereby directed to submit the following question to the electors of the City at the general election on November 3, 2026: Shall Section 2.8, Enactment of Ordinances and Resolutions, of the Third Amended Charter of the City of Lakewood be amended to allow the revision or amendment of an ordinance or resolution by underlining inserted language and striking through language that is being removed. Section 4. The Clerk of this Council is instructed to file a certified copy of the Ordinance and the proposed form of the ballot question with the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections no later than 4 p.m. on Friday, September 4, 2026. Section 5. If a majority of the electors vote in favor of adopting the above- stated amendment to the Third Amended Charter of the City of Lakewood, it shall become effective January 1, 2027. Section 6. 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. 054

Section 7. 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 055

ORDINANCE NO. 19-2026 BY: KEPPLE 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 at the earliest period allowed by law, submitting to the electors of the City of Lakewood an amendment to the Third Amended Charter of the City of Lakewood in order to establish a process and requirement for ward redistricting in the City of Lakewood. WHEREAS, Article XVIII, Section 9 of the Ohio Constitution permits City Council the authority to submit propose amendments to the Charter to the electors of the City by a two-thirds vote of Council; and WHEREAS, Section 7.5 of the Charter permits City Council the authority to submit proposed amendments to the Charter to the electors of the City by two-thirds vote of Council; and WHERAS, it is the intention of Council to place before the electors of the City a Charter amendment which, if adopted, would require periodic ward redistricting where necessary. 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 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 the deadline for submission of municipal charter amendments to the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections is Friday, September 4, 2026; now therefore, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD, OHIO, at least two-thirds of the members of Council concurring: Section 1. This Council hereby determines to authorize and direct the submission to the electors of the City of Lakewood at the general election to be held at the usual places of voting in the City of Tuesday, November 3, 2026, the proposed amendments by enacting new Section 7.2(i) Redistricting the Wards of the City to require periodic ward redistricting where necessary. Section 2. Upon approval of the electors, Section 7.2(i) of the Third Amended Charter of the City of Lakewood, Redistricting the Wards of the City, shall be enacted to read as follows: 7.2(i) REDISTRICTING THE WARDS OF THE CITY 1) Upon the adoption of this Charter by the electors of the city and at least 180 days prior to the filing date of nominating petitions for the terms beginning on January 1, 2028, the Planning Commission shall review and make, if necessary, appropriate redivisions of the City into four wards which shall be as nearly equal in population as is possible, each ward to be composed of contiguous and compact territory, bounded 056

by natural boundaries or street lines. City Council shall adopt and enact the redivisions proposed by the Planning Commission unless council specifically finds that such redivisions are not contiguous or compact or bounded by natural boundaries or street lines or do not provide for equal population distribution. 2) Commencing with the Federal census decennially taken in the closest proximity to January 1, 2030, and following each subsequent Federal decennial census, within six months after the proclamation of the Ohio Secretary of State announcing the population of cities of Ohio, the Planning Commission shall review and make, if necessary, appropriate redivisions of the City into four wards which shall be as nearly equal in population as is possible, each ward to be composed of contiguous and compact territory, bounded by natural boundaries or street lines. City Council shall adopt and enact the divisions proposed by the Planning Commission unless council specifically finds that such redivisions are not contiguous or compact or bounded by natural boundaries or street lines or do not provide for equal population distribution. 3) Any changes in ward boundaries shall become effective for the next regular municipal election, unless the new ward boundaries are adopted after the filing deadline for that election in which case they shall become effective for the following municipal election. Section 3. The Board of Elections of Cuyahoga County is hereby directed to submit the following question to the electors of the City at the general election on November 3, 2026: Shall new Section 7.2(i) Redistricting the Wards of the City, be adopted to require the Planning Commission to review the four wards of the City of Lakewood beginning with the adoption of this amendment and after every decennial Federal census to review the population of each ward and to change ward boundaries if necessary to ensure near equal population in each ward. Section 4. The Clerk of this Council is instructed to file a certified copy of the Ordinance and the proposed form of the ballot question with the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections no later than 4 p.m. on Friday, September 4, 2026. Section 5. If a majority of the electors vote in favor of adopting the above- stated amendment to the Third Amended Charter of the City of Lakewood, it shall become effective January 1, 2027. Section 6. 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 7. This ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency measure necessary for 057

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 058

ORDINANCE NO. 20-2026 BY: KEPPLE 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 at the earliest period allowed by law, submitting to the electors of the City of Lakewood an amendment to the Third Amended Charter of the City of Lakewood in order to clarify the various paths in which the Charter can be amended. WHEREAS, Article XVIII, Section 9 of the Ohio Constitution permits City Council the authority to submit proposed amendments to the Charter to the electors of the City by a two-thirds vote of Council; and WHEREAS, Section 7.5 of the Charter permits City Council the authority to submit proposed amendments to the Charter to the electors of the City by two-thirds vote of Council; and WHERAS, it is the intention of Council to place before the electors of the City a Charter amendment which, if adopted, would clarify the paths by which the Charter can be amended. 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 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 the deadline for submission of municipal charter amendments to the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections is Friday, September 4, 2026; now therefore, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD, OHIO, at least two-thirds of the members of Council concurring: Section 1. This Council hereby determines to authorize and direct the submission to the electors of the City of Lakewood at the general election to be held at the usual places of voting in the City of Tuesday, November 3, 2026, the proposed amendments to Section 7.5 Charter Review Commission and Charter Amendments to clarify the paths by which the Charter can be amended. Section 2. Upon approval of the electors, Section 7.5 of the Third Amended Charter of the City of Lakewood, Enactment of Ordinances and Resolutions, shall be amended to read as follows: 7.5 CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION AND CHARTER AMENDMENTS a)In January of 2024 and each 10th year thereafter, nine registered voters of the city shall be appointed as members of a charter review commission. Five members of the commission shall be appointed by council and four members shall be appointed 059

by the mayor. Members of the commission shall not hold any other office or position of employment with the city. The commission shall review the charter and within six months after the appointment of its members may recommend to council, by a two- thirds vote of all the members of the commission, revisions and amendments to this charter. Council may submit any proposed amendments recommended by the commission to a vote of the people in the manner provided under this charter and the state Constitution. Amendments shall be in the form provided by council. b)Amendments to this charter may be submitted to the registered voters of the city by a two-thirds vote of all councilmembers and, upon petitions signed by 10 percent of the registered voters of the city proposing an amendment, shall be submitted to the voters by council. Council may, by affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of councilmembers, submit any proposed amendment to the charter to the registered voters of the city for approval; or, upon receipt of a petition signed by not less than ten percent (10%) of the registered voters of the city setting forth any proposed amendment to the charter, council shall submit such proposed amendment to the registered voters of the city for approval. The submission of a proposed amendment to the registered voters shall be governed by the requirements of Article XVIII, Sections 8 and 9 of the Constitution of the state of Ohio as to the submission of the question of choosing a charter commission; and notice of the proposed amendment may be mailed to the registered voters as provided by the Constitution or notice may be given pursuant to ordinances adopted by council. If any amendment is approved by a majority of those voting on the amendment, it shall become a part of the charter of the city, except that if two or more inconsistent amendments on the same subject are submitted at the same election and each is approved, only the amendment receiving the largest affirmative vote shall become a part of the charter. A copy of the charter or any amendment shall be certified to the secretary of state within 30 days after its adoption by the registered voters. Section 3. The Board of Elections of Cuyahoga County is hereby directed to submit the following question to the electors of the City at the general election on November 3, 2026: Shall Section 7.5 Charter Review Commission and Charter Amendments, of the Third Amended Charter of the City of Lakewood be amended to clarify that the Charter can be amended by (i) recommendation of the Charter Review Commission and upon two-thirds vote of Council to place the amendment on the ballot, or (ii) by Council enacting legislation by two-thirds vote to place the amendment on the ballot. Section 4. The Clerk of this Council is instructed to file a certified copy of the Ordinance and the proposed form of the ballot question with the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections no later than 4 p.m. on Friday, September 4, 2026. Section 5. If a majority of the electors vote in favor of adopting the above- stated amendment to the Third Amended Charter of the City of Lakewood, it shall become effective January 1, 2027. 060

Section 6. 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 7. 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 061

ORDINANCE NO. 21-2026 BY: KEPPLE 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 at the earliest period allowed by law, submitting to the electors of the City of Lakewood an amendment to the Third Amended Charter of the City of Lakewood in order to allow Council the option of implementing Ranked Choice Voting. WHEREAS, Article XVIII, Section 9 of the Ohio Constitution permits City Council the authority to submit propose amendments to the Charter to the electors of the City by a two-thirds vote of Council; and WHEREAS, Section 7.5 of the Charter permits City Council the authority to submit proposed amendments to the Charter to the electors of the City by two-thirds vote of Council; and WHERAS, it is the intention of Council to place before the electors of the City a Charter amendment which, if adopted, would allow Council the option of implementing Ranked Choice Voting. 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 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 the deadline for submission of municipal charter amendments to the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections is Friday, September 4, 2026; now therefore, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD, OHIO, at least two-thirds of the members of Council concurring: Section 1. This Council hereby determines to authorize and direct the submission to the electors of the City of Lakewood at the general election to be held at the usual places of voting in the City of Tuesday, November 3, 2026, the proposed amendments to Section 9.1 Elections, which requires Council to Codify the process by which new members of Council are appointed to fill a vacancy. Section 2. Upon approval of the electors, Section 9.1 Elections of the Third Amended Charter of the City of Lakewood, Elections, shall be amended to read as follows: 9.1 ELECTIONS a) Regular and Special Municipal Elections. General municipal elections for the purpose of the election of officers provided for in this charter shall be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November in each odd numbered year and shall be known as regular municipal elections. Except for primary elections, All other 062

elections held under the provisions of this charter or as may be required by law shall be known as special municipal elections. b) Primary Elections. On the second Tuesday in September prior to each general municipal election, a primary election shall be held for the purpose of nominating persons, without regard to political parties, for election to offices provided for by this charter to be voted for at the next regular municipal election. The number of candidates for the offices of mayor, each of the four ward councilmembers, and judge of the Lakewood Municipal Court at any regular municipal election shall be the two persons on the primary election ballot receiving the highest number of votes at the primary election. The number of candidates for the office of councilmember at large at any regular municipal election in the city shall be the six candidates on the primary ballot receiving the highest number of votes at the primary election. In case there shall not be more than two persons who have filed petitions for the office of mayor, any of the offices of the ward councilmembers, or judge of the Lakewood Municipal Court, then those persons shall be the candidates at the regular municipal election and the primary for the particular office shall not be held. In case there shall not be more than six persons who have filed petitions for the office of councilmember at large, then those persons shall be the candidates at the regular municipal election and the primary for that office shall not be held. bc) Election Procedures. Write-in votes for municipal candidates in regular municipal elections shall be permitted only if a duly nominated candidate cannot participate due to death or other disqualification, or if a candidate does not have an opponent, or if no candidate has been nominated. The ballots used in the primary and regular municipal elections shall be without party mark or designation. The Except as provided under this charter or by ordinance, the names of all candidates shall be placed upon the same ballot and shall be rotated in the manner provided by general law. d) Certificate of Nomination when no Primary is Held. In the event a primary election is not held, the county board of elections shall declare each candidate to be nominated, issue appropriate certificates of nomination to them and certify their names in order that they be printed on the official ballots provided for use in the regular municipal election, as if a primary election had been held and each person had been nominated at that election. cg) Designation of Candidates. Candidates for nominations to elective offices provided for in this charter shall have their names printed on the official primary ballot by filing a declaration of candidacy, meeting all required qualifications and paying any required filing fees. df) Declarations of Candidacy. Candidates for the offices of mayor and member of council shall, not later than 4:00 p.m. of the 90th day before the day of the regular municipal primary election, file a declaration of candidacy. Except as otherwise required by this charter, the general law of the state shall govern declarations of candidacy. Nominations for each elective municipal office shall be made by petition only, on standard forms provided by the county board of elections for the nomination of nonpartisan candidates. Declarations of candidacy for write-in candidates shall be made on standard forms provided by the county board of elections and submitted within a period of time prescribed by the general law of the state. eg) Ballot Form. Except as otherwise required by this charter, the form of the ballot at primary, special and regular municipal elections shall be determined by the election authorities in accordance with this Charter and general law. 063

fh) Nomination and Election of Judges. Candidates for judge of the Lakewood Municipal Court shall file a declaration of candidacy and be nominated by petition signed by at least 200 registered voters of the city. The petition or petitions when filed shall be accompanied by the written acceptance of the nominee. Each signer of a petition shall sign his or her name and after his or her name designate his or her residence. The petition or petitions shall be filed with the county board of elections as one instrument not later than 4:00 p.m. of the 90th day before the day of the regular municipal primary election for the office of judge. The names of all nominated candidates shall appear on a nonpartisan judicial ballot in the regular municipal election. Section 3. . Upon approval of the electors, Section 9.5 Ranked Choice Voting of the Third Amended Charter of the City of Lakewood, Elections, shall be enacted to read as follows: 9.5 RANKED CHOICE VOTING a) Ranked Choice Voting Elections. Municipal officials shall be elected by ranked choice voting. Ranked choice voting is a method of casting and counting votes in which voters rank candidates in order of preference and votes are counted in rounds. Ranked choice voting is also known as “ instant runoff voting” when electing a single winner or the “single transferable vote” when electing multiple winners in proportion to their relative share of the votes cast. The council may, by ordinance, adopt ranked choice voting for any other elected local office or offices. b) Instant Runoff Voting. Elections for Mayor, Judge, and members of council elected to represent a ward, and for any other single-winner election for which the council, by ordinance, adopts ranked choice voting shall be conducted by instant runoff voting. For elections conducted by instant runoff voting, the candidate with the fewest votes is eliminated in each round and each voter’s ballot counts as one vote for its highest-ranked remaining candidate in each round. When two or fewer candidates remain, the candidate with the greatest number of votes is elected. c) Single Transferable Vote. Elections for members of council elected at large, and for any other multi-winner election for which the council, by ordinance, adopts ranked choice voting shall be conducted by the single transferable vote. For elections conducted by single transferable vote, each ballot counts in whole or in part for its highest-ranked remaining candidate in each round. A candidate is elected if they receive the minimum whole number of votes needed to win a seat. To determine this threshold, divide the total number of valid votes cast by the sum of one and the number of seats to be filled, round that number down to the nearest whole number, then add one vote. If a candidate receives more votes than this threshold, part of each vote received by that candidate counts for each ballot's next highest- ranked remaining candidate instead. If no remaining candidate meets this threshold, the candidate with the fewest votes is eliminated and votes for that candidate count for each ballot’s next highest-ranked remaining candidate. 064

d) Council Authority. The council shall, by ordinance, establish: 1) the ballot format and the rules for casting and counting the votes, consistent with nationally recognized best practices; 2) a process to release unofficial preliminary round-by-round results starting on election night, unofficial preliminary ballot-level ranking data in a machine-readable and searchable open format no later than the counting of ballots is complete, and official final round-by-round results and ballot-level ranking data in a machine-readable and searchable open format upon certification of the results; and 3) the procedures for filling vacancies and conducting recall elections for offices elected by single transferable vote, notwithstanding any charter provision to the contrary. e) Effective Date. This Act shall go into effect the 1st day of January, 2029. f) Severability. If any provision of this amendment, or the application of any provision of this amendment to any person, office, or circumstance, is held to be unconstitutional or may result in the loss of state funding per state law, such provisions shall become null and void until the relevant constitutional infirmity or state law is removed. Section 4. The Board of Elections of Cuyahoga County is hereby directed to submit the following question to the electors of the City at the general election on November 3, 2026: Shall Article 9 of the Third Amended Charter of the City of Lakewood be amended and expanded to adopt ranked choice voting in municipal elections? If approved the new system would end primaries for City Councilmembers, Mayor, and Judge for the City of Lakewood. Section 4. The Clerk of this Council is instructed to file a certified copy of the Ordinance and the proposed form of the ballot question with the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections no later than 4 p.m. on Friday, September 4, 2026. Section 5. If a majority of the electors vote in favor of adopting the above- stated amendment to the Third Amended Charter of the City of Lakewood, it shall become effective January 1, 2029. Section 6. 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. 065

RESOLUTION NO. 2026- 03 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 unexpired beginning immediately and ending December 31, 2026. WHEREAS, the resignation of a Council appointee to the Board has caused a vacancy on the Tree Advisory and Education 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 this position 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 unexpired term beginning immediately and ending December 31, 2026. 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 068

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 Matt Bixenstine, Ward 4 February 17, 2026 Lakewood City Council 12650 Detroit Avenue Lakewood, Ohio 44107 Re: lowering electricity costs by urging creation of community energy programs in Ohio Dear Colleagues: Please consider the attached resolution to support a means to lower electricity prices for Ohio families and small businesses that is under consideration in the Ohio General Assembly. Ohio residents have been paying increased electricity bills in recent years and are facing still more increases this summer: bills have increased 10 percent or more in 2025 thanks to many inflationary pressures such as tariffs, data center development, and reshoring industry. Electricity price inflation is a top concern nationally, and Ohio’ s governor has joined those of other states in calling for price caps on energy capacity auctions by our regional grid managers, PJM Interconnection. Community energy is a program adopted in 24 other states that has successfully reduced and controlled prices. It creates medium- sized offsite energy infrastructure, such as solar and batteries, and allows businesses and residents the option to subscribe to the power it generates for a portion of their monthly bill. These projects can be built more quickly than large, baseload plants since there are mid-tier and since they connect to the local grid, which is a faster process than connecting to the interstate regional grid. Customers are traditionally offered power subscription contracts with longer- term stable prices that beat inflation. Ohio badly needs more access to low-cost energy with stable prices to help families and businesses lower costs. Please express support for these important matters by considering this resolution for adoption tonight or by referring it to a committee of Council’ s choosing. Sincerely, Tom Bullock Meghan F. George Bryan Evans Councilmember At-Large Mayor Member of Council, Ward 2 Matt Bixenstine Member of Council, Ward 4 069

RESOLUTION NO. 2026- 06 BY: BULLOCK, EVANS, BIXENSTINE, MAYOR GEORGE A RESOLUTION to respond to high housing costs in Lakewood by urging state government to create a new option for Ohio families and small businesses to lower their electricity costs by allowing community energy projects and programs to operate in Ohio. WHEREAS, community energy facilities allow customers to choose the source of their electricity, including customers that desire to low-cost power such as solar energy but do not have suitable conditions to install their own solar facility; and WHEREAS, community energy facilities are a more decentralized, resilient, and efficient way to deliver electricity to ratepayers; and WHEREAS, in June 2025, Ohioans saw a 26 percent increase on their electricity bills and community energy facilities have been shown to save households 5 percent to 20 pecent on their electricity costs; and WHEREAS, given that Ohio imports 20 percent of its energy and regional energy prices are increasing significantly, a community energy pilot program would produce energy locally, reducing the need for costly transmission upgrades and improving grid reliability for all ratepayers; and WHEREAS, a study from Ohio University determined that a community energy pilot program is projected to generate an estimated $ 5.6 billion in gross output and $ 409.5 million in local tax revenues; and WHEREAS, Ohio based energy manufacturing companies and workers will benefit from local community energy projects enabled by this legislation; and WHEREAS, 24 states currently have specific enabling legislation for community energy, which provides a framework that supports the production of community energy facilities in those states; now, therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD, OHIO: Section 1. That this Council does hereby urge the Ohio General Assembly and the Governor of Ohio to enact and implement a community energy pilot program as an option to lower costs for Ohio families and small businesses in the face of steeply rising electricity prices throughout the state and region. Section 2. That this Council does hereby express support for House Bill 303 in the 136th General Assembly and urges the Ohio General Assembly to adopt, and the Governor of Ohio to sign, the same. 070

Section 3. That the Clerk of Council is hereby authorized and directed to present a copy of this resolution to the Governor of Ohio, the Speaker of the Ohio House, and the President of the Ohio Senate as an expression of the City of Lakewood’ s support. 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. Adopted: Sarah Kepple, President of Council Maureen M. Bach, Clerk of Council Approved: Meghan F. George, Mayor 071

City of Lakewood Department of Planning and Development Angela Byington, Director David Baas, AICP, Asst. Director 216) 529-6630 planning@lakewoodoh. gov 12650 Detroit Ave. Lakewood, OH 44107 www.lakewoodoh.gov February 11, 2026 Lakewood City Council 12650 Detroit Avenue Lakewood, OH 44107 RE: Acceptance of 2026 NOPEC Energized Community Grant Program Award and Community Event Sponsorship Award Dear Council Members, The Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council (NOPEC) Energized Community (NEC) Grant Program supports City building efficiency and decarbonization projects at government, commercial, and residential properties. Funding can be used for a variety of projects including lease or purchase of plug-electric vehicles, traffic signal upgrades, energy efficient windows and appliances, electrical upgrades, tree canopy restoration, LED lighting upgrades, and insulation. This year Lakewood has been awarded $159,719.00 through the NEC Grant Program. Funding from the NEC Grant Program is crucial for helping support the City’s commitment to decarbonization and clean energy, and implementation of the Climate Action Plan. Additionally, the City has been awarded $3,500.00 for the 2026 NOPEC Community Event Sponsorship Program. The City awards this money to Lakewood Alive to help defray costs of their Front Porch Concert Series at the main library. It is requested that Council pass legislation accepting these funds from NOPEC for the NEC Grant Program so the City of Lakewood can continue to implement energy efficiency, decarbonization, and sustainability initiatives. Sincerely, Angela Byington Director, Department of Planning and Development 072

RESOLUTION NO. BY: A RESOLUTION to take effect immediately provided it receives the vote of at least two thirds of the members of Council, or otherwise to take effect at the earliest period allowed by law, authorizing the City of Lakewood to enter into an agreement to accept Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council (“ NOPEC”) Energized Community Grant (“ NEC Grant”). WHEREAS, Lakewood is a member of NOPEC and has been awarded $ 159,719.00 for its 2025 NEC Grant to be spent in accordance with program guidelines and $3,500.00 for its 2025 Community Event Sponsorship; 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 entering into this grant agreement immediately will allow Lakewood to access the funds and begin qualifying projects; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD, OHIO: Section 1. The Council of the City of Lakewood hereby authorizes the Mayor to apply for and to enter into any and all necessary agreements to accept and receive the NEC Grant( s) and Community Event Sponsorship amount for 2026 and to enter into and execute the grant agreement and any other required ancillary documentation with NOPEC to effectuate the foregoing. 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 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. Section 3. This resolution is hereby declared to be an emergency measure necessary for the imme- diate 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 2026- 07 073

City of Lakewood Department of Planning and Development Angela Byington, Director David Baas, AICP, Asst. Director 216) 529-6630 planning@lakewoodoh. gov 12650 Detroit Ave. Lakewood, OH 44107 www.lakewoodoh.gov February 11, 2026 City Council City of Lakewood 12650 Detroit Avenue Lakewood, Ohio 44107 RE: 2025 Pipeline Grant: Madison Avenue Historic District Dear Council President Kepple & Members of City Council: The City of Lakewood sought support from the Ohio Department of Development via their Pipeline grant, which creates a pipeline of properties that are eligible for redevelopment assistance through the Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credit program and helps communities and property owners advance redevelopment of underutilized historic buildings. Assistance is designated for funding a historic district nomination for Madison Avenue, which would stretch from Riverside to the west and Cohassett/Halstead on the east end of Madison. The City will use the funds to hire a consultant through an RFP process to research and assemble a nomination of the Madison Avenue Historic District. The above referenced grant was awarded to the City of Lakewood in January 2026 and a contract is expected February 2026. Along with our partners LakewoodAlive and the Lakewood Historic Society, we will ensure that residents, the public, and property owners are a key part of the research and nomination process. For this nomination, a public process will be held with the property owners and businesses to review and discuss the process of, and opportunities that result from, the creation of a National District designation, if awarded. The overall estimated cost of the project is $70,000, with the City’s portion of the project being 40,000. The Pipeline grant is providing $12,000 and the Certified Local Government grant is providing $18,000. This letter serves to formally thank the Ohio Department of Development and to notify Council of our acceptance of their grant award to allow for all the economic, historical, and cultural benefits we would expect after a historic district designation. Sincerely, Amanda Cramer, AICP City Planner, Planning & Development 074

City of Lakewood Department of Planning and Development Angela Byington, Director David Baas, AICP, Asst. Director 216) 529-6630 planning@lakewoodoh.gov 12650 Detroit Ave. Lakewood, OH 44107 www.lakewoodoh.gov February 11, 2026 City Council City of Lakewood 12650 Detroit Avenue Lakewood, Ohio 44107 RE: 2025 Certified Local Government ( CLG) Grant: Madison Avenue Historic District Dear Council President Kepple & Members of City Council: The City of Lakewood sought support from the State Historic Preservation Office of the Ohio History Connection to assist with funding a historic district nomination for Madison Avenue. The length of the potential district would stretch from Riverside to the west and Cohassett/Halstead on the east end of Madison. The City will use the funds to hire a consultant through an RFP process to research and assemble a nomination of the Madison Avenue Historic District. The above referenced grant was awarded to the City of Lakewood in November 2025 and a contract fully executed in January 2026. Along with our partners LakewoodAlive and the Lakewood Historic Society, we will ensure that residents, the public, and property owners are a key part of the research and nomination process. For this nomination, a public process will be held with the property owners and businesses to review and discuss the process of, and opportunities that result from, the creation of a National District designation, if awarded. The overall estimated cost of the project is $70,000, with the City’s portion of the project being estimated at $40,000. The CLG grant is providing $18,000 and the Pipeline grant will be $12,000. This letter serves to formally thank the Ohio History Connection and to notify Council of our acceptance of their grant award to allow for all the economic, historical, and cultural benefits we would expect after a historic district designation. Sincerely, Amanda Cramer, AICP City Planner, Planning & Development 075