Cleveland Metropolitan Park District

The Board addressed several financial and project-related agenda items. Key actions included the approval of the 2025 Budget Adjustment No. 4, the establishment of a hearing date for the 2026 Tax Budget, and the adoption of a revised policy regarding designated areas for no swimming or water contact. Significant infrastructure and improvement projects were advanced, including awards for the Garfield Parkway Bridge Rehabilitation, Cleveland Harbor West Pier Improvements, and the Gorilla Primate RainForest Addition. Additionally, the Board authorized agreements for the Baldwin Creek Low-Head Dam Removal, the CUY Lake Link/Franklin Enhancement Project, and an amendment to the Richmond Road Connector Trail project agreement. Other authorizations included contracts for cybersecurity services, zoo event lighting, and a golf booking enhancement system.

The Board addressed several agenda items, including the swearing-in and appointment of a new police officer, and recognized two employees for their years of service. Financial actions included the approval of the 2026 Budget Adjustment No. 1 and amendments to various service agreements, such as the Toast POS system, mobile trailer rentals, surveillance trailer purchases, and police license plate reader fees. The Board also adopted updates to the Codified Rules and Regulations regarding vehicle immobilization. Significant construction and planning initiatives were advanced, including a contract amendment for the Lake Link Trail/Franklin Enhancements, the authorization of grant applications for the CHEERS project and Sagamore Connector Trail, and the approval of a Local Public Agency agreement for the Euclid Creek Greenway Phase 3. Additionally, the Board authorized a project development agreement for the Willow Bend Neighborhood Trail Link, a memorandum of understanding for Edgewater fiber conduit installation, the award of a bid for building demolition, and a contract amendment for the Barge 225 renovation.

The board meeting addressed various administrative and project-related items. Key actions included the appointment of a new police officer, recognition of retiring employees, and the approval of the 2026 Budget Adjustment No. 1. The board authorized increases for several contracts, including police equipment rentals, surveillance trailers, license plate reader service fees, and an amendment to the point-of-sale system agreement. Furthermore, the board adopted revised codified rules and regulations, authorized contract amendments for trail projects and a barge renovation, and approved grant applications for harbor resilience and trail construction. Finally, the board awarded a contract for building demolition.

The Cleveland Harbor Eastern Embayment Resilience Strategy (CHEERS) details a plan to enhance resilience within Cleveland Harbor, focusing on in-water design and dredge material management. Key components include the Habitat Loop Early Action Project, which is shovel-ready and has secured partial funding. The strategy involves coordination with the USACE, stakeholder engagement, and securing significant funding to support infrastructure and habitat improvements, aligning with a potential 20-year Dredge Material Management Plan.

The Board meeting commenced with the administration of the Oath of Office to Dan T. Moore III as a new member. Key organizational actions included the nomination of officers for 2026, appointing Bruce G. Rinker as President and Yvette M. Ittu and Dan T. Moore as Vice Presidents, along with appointments for Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer. Legal counsel appointments for various practice areas were approved for 2026, including Thompson Hine LLP, Zashin & Rich Co., LPA, Jackson Lewis, Mazanec, Raskin & Ryder Co., L.P.A., McMahon DeGulis, and Christina F. Londrico, Esq., LLC. Action items addressed the appointment of Ronald Milligan as a full-time police officer, approval of the 2025 Budget Adjustment No. 12 totaling an increase of $330,300, and authorization for the 2026 Legislative Consultant agreement with Capitol Consulting Group, Inc. The Board also approved several contract amendments related to capital projects, including GMP #1 for the Irishtown Bend Park Components project ($638,716) and GMP #4 for the Patrick S. Parker Community Sailing Center ($1,218,230). Furthermore, an agreement was authorized with Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. for Professional Construction Inspection Services for the Lake Link/Franklin Enhancements project ($591,909), an amendment for 2026 Bridge Inspection and Engineering Support Services with Arcadis US, Inc. ($182,700), and an amendment for site preparation and demolition at the Former Euclid Beach Mobile Home Park ($150,000 total). Finally, several awards were authorized, including the renewal of mobile app enhancements with Recess Creative LLC, the selection of Tricon Services, LLC for the Sailing Center Boater Wi-Fi system, the purchase of seven Ford Maverick trucks, the continuation of marine fuel supply with Great Lakes Petroleum, the purchase of four John Deere tractors, and the purchase of two concession trailers for the Zoo.