Katie Wise

The Board of Control authorized several agreements and contracts. This included a professional services agreement for construction inspection services for the Middlebranch and Mt. Pleasant Water Main Extension Project and the award of a contract to Wenger Excavating, Inc. for the same project. A change order was approved for the Civic Center Campus Identification Signs Project due to additional electrical needs and color contrast corrections. Additionally, professional services agreements were authorized for design services on the Smith & Arlington NW Area Sanitary Sewer Project and engineering services for the Sugar Creek Transmission Line Surge Tanks Renovation Project.

The council proceedings included a public hearing regarding the expansion of a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area. Legislative actions included the authorization of contracts for the 2026 Youth Ambassador Program, amendments to appropriation ordinances, and the approval of engineering services for the Sugar Creek transmission line surge tanks renovation. Additionally, the council approved agreements for a bank erosion stabilization project, authorized the filing of annual action plans with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for various grant programs, and honored a local pastor for fifty years of pastorship.

The Commission addressed various personnel and administrative matters, including the establishment of eligibility lists for several city departments. Key agenda items included the approval of a probationary period extension for Police Department personnel, the creation of a new Impound Lot Supervisor job description, and revisions or new descriptions for multiple WIC-related roles within the Health Department, with a recommendation to rename the Dietitian III position to WIC Supervisor. Additionally, the Commission approved a revised job description for a Disease Intervention Specialist (RN) position and received updates on ongoing marketing, recruitment initiatives, and youth engagement programs.

The Board of Control approved a change order for custodial cleaning services at the Police Department Downtown Substation and discussed future language requirements for cleaning service bids. Additionally, the Board authorized a professional services agreement for railroad engineering services regarding the Fulton Ave. and 25th St. NW Intersection Improvement Project. Contracts were also awarded for the West Manor Area Water Main Replacement Project, specifically covering construction and construction oversight services.

The Board approved a change order with Jan-Pro of Greater Cleveland, Akron, and Toledo for additional custodial services at the Police Department Downtown Substation, noting a discussion on future bid language. Additionally, the Board entered into a professional services agreement with Patrick Engineering for railroad engineering services related to the Fulton Ave. and 25th St. NW Intersection Improvement Project. Contracts were also awarded for the West Manor Area Water Main Replacement Project, including a construction contract with Clell Construction, Inc. and a professional services contract for construction oversight with ms consultants, inc.