Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Lisette Gracia’s organization
Jul 27, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Federal Programs Committee Committee Meeting
The committee meeting focused on a presentation regarding the HUD Pro Housing Grant application. Key discussion topics included strategies for increasing affordable housing, removing regulatory barriers such as restrictive zoning, and collaborating with Habitat for Humanity on infill housing and home preservation. The committee also discussed the use of opportunity zones to incentivize development, target neighborhoods for investment, and the potential impact of rehabilitation and new construction on local property values and homeownership.
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The Board of Control addressed several administrative and operational requests. Key items included the procurement of fire turnout gear for new hires and a replacement laser flow sensor for the Black River Wastewater Treatment Plant. The Board approved a professional service agreement with HDR, Inc. for the Fulton Tower standpipe replacement project. Additionally, the Board authorized an amendment to an engineering agreement for road work on US 61 and ratified an agreement with Merchant McIntyre Associates to secure federal funding and grants for the city.
Jul 20, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Finance Committee Meeting Minutes
The committee discussed the second-quarter budget update, focusing on the General Fund and a significant deficit in the Water Pollution Control Fund. Discussions covered the need for rate adjustments to ensure balanced budgeting, long-term infrastructure maintenance costs, the importance of reserve funds, and the necessity of economic development. Additionally, the committee reviewed potential wastewater service expansion opportunities, the status of delinquent tax collections, and strategies for transparent communication with residents regarding fiscal challenges.
Jul 15, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
City Of Lorain Board Of Control Meeting
The Board of Control discussed and approved several procurement and infrastructure items. Key actions included the purchase of a rescue boat for the Fire Department, authorization for the IT Department to purchase multi-factor authentication keys, and the purchase of road salt for the upcoming winter season. Additionally, the Board approved emergency change orders for waterline replacement projects on West 23rd Street and Tower Boulevard, as well as purchase orders for essential repairs to the water purification system's chlorine valve actuator and hydraulic cylinder actuators for pump stations.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
