Jarod McCrone

The meeting included discussions and actions on several ordinances and resolutions. Ordinance 31-25, concerning appropriations for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2026, and the operating budget, was passed. Ordinance 32-25, adopting the 2025B Codified Ordinances, was also passed. Resolutions passed included Resolution 70-25, authorizing the City Manager to advertise for bids and enter into contracts for materials, supplies, and services, Resolution 71-25, authorizing the City Manager to apply for funding from the Ohio State Fire Marshal Individual Equipment Grant, Resolution 72-25, authorizing an agreement with the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) for asphalt resurfacing, and Resolution 73-25, authorizing the City Manager to apply for funding from the Ohio Department of Transportation Drones for First Responders Pilot Program Grant. The council also discussed unfinished and new business, departmental presentations, administrative reports, and correspondence. An executive session was held to discuss the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion, or compensation of a city employee or official.

The document includes ordinances and resolutions from the City of Painesville. It covers appropriations for various funds including the General Fund, ST Const, Maint & Repair Fund, State Highway Improvement Fund, and others. It also includes approval and adoption of the 2025B Codified Ordinances and authorization for the City Manager to advertise for bids and enter into contracts for furnishing materials, supplies, and services to various city departments.

The meeting included discussions and actions on various legislative items, such as an ordinance for appropriations for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2026, and resolutions authorizing the City Manager to advertise for bids for materials and services, as well as to apply for funding from the Ohio State Fire Marshal Individual Equipment Grant. Additionally, there was a re-appointment to the Utility Committee and administrative reports from the Law Director and City Manager.

The proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026 projects revenues of approximately $131.3 million, a 61% increase over 2025, excluding specific financial instruments. This growth is largely attributed to increased grant funding, income taxes, investment income, and charges for utility services. New utility rates were implemented in 2025, with further adjustments planned for 2026 and 2027. General Fund revenue is expected to increase by 6%, driven by local tax collections and interest earnings. Operating expenditures are projected to be $72.6 million, a 5.4% increase over 2025, while total expenditures, including capital and debt service, amount to $158.7 million, a 46.2% increase. The budget includes provisions for employee compensation, supplies, services, debt service, and early debt payoff. The General Fund is balanced with a surplus, while the Water Fund is not balanced due to early debt repayment.

The Council approved appropriations for various funds for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2026. These include the General Fund, General Fund Reserve, ST Const, Maint & Repair Fund, State Highway Improvement Fund, Senior Citizens Services Fund, Cemeteries Fund, Sidewalk Assessment Fund, AMP Fund, Police Pension Transfer Fund, Fire Pension Transfer Fund, Law Enforcement Fund, Municipal Motor Vehicle License Fund, Indigent Drivrs Alchl Trmt FD, City Motor Vehicle License Tax FD, Fire Levy Fund, Probation Services Fund, COPS Fund, Fire Special Revenue Fund, Emergency Medical Services Fund, Municipal Court Computerization Fund, Shamrock Business Center TIF Fund, Victim's Advocate Grant Fund, Fire Improvement Levy Fund, Road Improvement Levy Fund, Police Levy Fund, Lake Erie College Tuition Assistance Fund, Economic Development Fund, IDIAM Fund, National Opioid Settlement Fund, Law Enforcement Recruitment Fund, Avery Dennison Fund, Encore Estate TIFF Fund, Unclaimed Funds, State Grant Fund, Federal Grant Fund, General Bond Retirement Fund, Special Assmnt Bond Ret Fund, Land Acquisition Fund, Capital Improvement Fund, Jackson ST Interchange Imp Fund, Industrial Park Project Fund, Muni Court Special Projects FD, Capital Equipment Fund, Deposit Trust Fund, Plan Review Trust Fund, Zoning Application Trust Fund, Cemetery Trust - Operations Fund, Special Endowment-Opers Fund, Law Enforcement Trust Fund, Water Operating Fund, Water Deposit Fund, Water Construction Fund, Sewer Operating Fund, Sewer Construction Fund, Electric Operating Fund, Electric Construction Fund, Smart Grid Project Fund, Refuse Fund, Parking Garage Fund, Parking Garage Debt Fund, Parking Garage Deposits Fund, Storm Water Utility Fund, Recreation Fund, Fuel and Oil Rotary Fund, Health Insurance Fund, Workers Compensation Fund, Payroll Withholding Fund, P-Card Rotary Fund, State Patrol Transfer Fund, J.E.D.D. Fund and C.D.B.G. Fund. Additionally, resolutions were passed adopting the City of Painesville Cybersecurity Program, authorizing application for grant funding through the Ohio Department of Development Brownfield Remediation Program, approving the creation of special revenue funds, and reappointing a member to the Civil Service Commission.