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Key actions at a glance:

- Resolution 2025-15: Authorized an agreement with GDP Group to prepare the city’s 2024 MS4 (municipal separate storm sewer system) annual report; council was told the work is required by the Ohio EPA and the cost for the completed report is $2,489. The resolution passed after staff confirmed the report had been submitted and attached to the council packet.

- Resolution 2025-16: Approved a scope modification and agreement with GDP Group for the Marnell-area sewer improvements. The amendment adds sanitary and storm lateral replacements at specified addresses on Sunset, Ascot, Bellingham, Crestwood, Hawthorne Circle, Mayfair and Mallard; the estimated amount for the additional work is roughly $180,000. Council approved the resolution and the motion passed by voice/roll call.

- Resolution 2025-17: Adopted an amendment to the city’s public-records policy to align with Ohio Attorney General guidance and to allow the city to charge for certain video records requests, a change the Law Director said would ease the burden on the police department. Council discussed response format (written preferred) and noted an internal records commission will update procedural details; the resolution was approved.

- Resolution 2025-18: Authorized the mayor to apply for designation as an “America250 Ohio” community to participate in the national semiquincentennial celebrations beginning July 4, 2026. Staff said the designation carries no direct cost unless the city opts to host events.

- Ordinance 2025-14: Approved supplemental appropriations amending the 2024 original appropriations ordinance; staff noted a legend typo correcting a $10,000 donation to the fire department (not police) was fixed in the detailed appropriation section.

- Ordinance 2025-15: Approved codification and publication of updated portions of the city’s codified ordinances through 2023; the city reported 2024 updates are in progress with the publisher.

- Ordinance 2025-16 and 2025-17: Council approved zoning-code amendments affecting U7 (headquarters/executive office park) and U8 (office/engineering/medical/research) districts to allow alternatives to masonry buffering, such as earthen berms, natural vegetation or a combination of measures, subject to Architectural Board of Review approval. Council members asked about long-term maintenance and potential impacts for properties that abut residential districts; staff and the law director said the language provides discretion for review on a case-by-case basis and noted existing site constraints at the hospital property limit nonmasonry options without additional land acquisition.

- Motions and site reviews: Council approved a preliminary and final site review for a 14,836-square-foot addition to Cornerstone Community Church at 1414 Lander Road and approved a motion to solicit bids for the tennis-court project (see separate article).

Withdrawn item: Ordinance 2025-12, the city’s short-term rental legislation, was withdrawn from the agenda at the Law Director’s recommendation amid pending state legislation; council moved to withdraw and the motion carried.

Why it matters: the package of approvals advances multiple infrastructure projects (stormwater reporting, sewer laterals, tennis courts), updates administrative rules (public-records policy and codification) and changes buffering rules that affect land use and property maintenance; several items involve near-term procurement and capital spending.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","56 1 Council Meeting 4","oneSentenceSummary","At its April 14 meeting the council approved a set of resolutions and ordinances including MS4 reporting, Marnell-area sewer work, an amended public-records policy allowing charges for video requests, a designation application for America250 Ohio, budget amendments, codification updates and zoning buffer rule changes.","taxTitle","Mayfield Heights City Council, Mayfield Heights, Cuyahoga County, Ohio","taxId",71194,"location","Ohio","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6274397,"Council approves engineering contract and move to solicit bids for 2025 tennis-court work",226,5426000,5652000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2991053-93c978d9686a323be0759e4b329344d8&start=5426&end=5652","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2991053-93c978d9686a323be0759e4b329344d8/thumbnail_5426000.jpg","/articles/6274397/Ohio/Council-approves-engineering-contract-and-move-to-solicit-bids-for-2025-tennis-court-work","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6274397-887309f559b1d81f4a597f04d9e34a3f/orig.mp4?Expires=1775907892&Signature=Rm79nhQGu~efVIjnLLhF5QHFELzlNvzVyRsKEbRgX4IoUC-3pVu9hLPU8v9JOhw8yjGO6mdf42IGCKdOpVmic-jRaQ0XVHx4YAxUu-sPRx0SjJfjrmjBzQVoFA3KDZmKcNijxJO4URqjvTZKdjRLiPs4l2bKYg6PRg--lo4RKngVdClvmvoIKqi88ocrxdDysmpm4HENr63za~Zu53r3O~1yPQooskmjhWyNZUuXbw~TTQAXVDTCFoLaBwJ0B-w6auo1-cEHbzInzYc3Gcww02ezh2Ojq4xzraRQ1O~6WhUhAGrzJBHsFQ9Z0GUSGDZaZOu5zqG19CtPe7qF17IMdg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Mayfield Heights City Council on April 14 approved hiring GDP Group to design the 2025 Tennis Court Improvement Project and authorized soliciting bids for construction.

Resolution 2025-14 authorizes the mayor to enter an agreement with Glaus, Pyle, Schomer, Burns and DeHaven, Inc., d/b/a GDP Group, for engineering services for the tennis-court work, with engineering costs capped at $17,000. Council later approved a separate motion to solicit bids for the construction phase.

Project scope and costs: Council packet materials attached to the resolution list two probable approaches: repair and resurfacing, estimated at $150,000 to $175,000, or total reconstruction, estimated at $340,000 to $370,000. Staff said the final scope will be determined after geotechnical corings and borings are completed.

Timing and use impacts: Engineer Mr. Chini estimated the on-site construction could take roughly 30 to 45 days. He said the work will include new fencing and wind screens and that courts would likely be out of service for a period but expected to be usable later in the season; he told council, “30 to 45 days is what I’m estimating.” Council members discussed timing around community events and asked whether the courts could be scheduled for later in the summer or September. Council also heard that severe cracking currently limits safe play and has driven some users elsewhere.

Why it matters: the city’s courts require repairs that affect public recreation and safety. The council approved the engineering contract so staff can finalize design, perform borings and corings, and prepare bidding documents to move the project to construction.

Votes and next steps: Council unanimously approved suspending the rules and adopting the engineering resolution and then approved the solicitation of bids. The engineering firm will perform geotechnical work this week, staff said, after which a final construction estimate and construction-administration costs will be presented to council.","Council approved a $17,000 cap on engineering services for a tennis-court improvement project and authorized soliciting construction bids; engineers estimate repair timelines of roughly 30–45 days and project costs ranging from $150,000 to $370,000 depending on scope.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6274402,"Mayfield Heights council approves 3-year extension with Kimball Recycling",744,4614000,5358000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2991053-93c978d9686a323be0759e4b329344d8&start=4614&end=5358","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2991053-93c978d9686a323be0759e4b329344d8/thumbnail_4614000.jpg","/articles/6274402/Ohio/Mayfield-Heights-council-approves-3-year-extension-with-Kimball-Recycling","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6274402-1d54006ce0edfdffb85bc5e3cc7633b4/orig.mp4?Expires=1775907892&Signature=ZLYUsxNOQTKVIwR3UTEf0G~tFbQNTjE-XTqS62hpDGrTOp52BAXLkzXMp4pCxBC4XfJGbITFivmvwimHkcy3rBFKiHWemeIDor428pA70lnMQHU5sgHG~X8JxvcWwYkDHlt7yc06G~HrUDAuFQkaWI4f-ufsUsepJeZyidJrV0j-bGxT5L9EeMoR9UYOcloc-ZNMBwYqd-ASVAFrvou3enj5FjNTQ89fc-ZMJURlGdwxvZeemfpUe2pMoB8tiYkVhxSaioLpZfsjeLsD0VeIYt1Mk4KH71hyUzCMu37t8Z9snZeHGIy4b7EzkVP6p2DzzDgRsq1vPC7tdRGL7SLjNQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Mayfield Heights City Council on April 14 approved a three-year extension of the city's contract with Kimball Recycling and Waste Disposal Inc. for weekly curbside collection and recycling.

The action, adopted as Resolution 2025-13 and declared an emergency, authorizes the mayor to extend the existing contract. Assistant Service Director Chuck Brunello told council the original agreement began Jan. 1, 2021, and expires May 31, 2025; the contract contains an option for three additional years. Brunello said the company’s extension years typically track the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which he identified as 5.2 percent at present, but that Kimball agreed to a reduced increase of 4 percent for the first extension year and 3.8 percent for years two and three.

The extension will keep Mayfield Heights’ monthly household rate below comparable communities, Brunello said; he told council neighboring cities are charging about $23 per household and that the city’s highest year in the extension would result in approximately $18.92 per month.

Why it matters: the contract governs curbside solid-waste and recycling collection for residents and represents a predictable operating expense for the city. Brunello told council the larger waste-collection industry is facing workforce challenges and said the city has a good working relationship with Kimball.

Council discussion and votes: Council moved and approved suspending the rules and then approved the resolution. Councilmember Balestreya publicly thanked Brunello for negotiating lower rates, saying, “Thanks, Chuck.” The roll-call votes recorded in the meeting transcript show all members voting in favor; the resolution was adopted.

Additional service detail: Brunello said Kimball will provide at no additional charge assistance to disabled residents who present a doctor’s note and sign an affidavit indicating they have no other assistance for moving their cans to and from the curb.

Ending: The resolution directs the mayor to execute the extension under the existing contract provisions. Specific contract language and the extension schedule were distributed to council in a memorandum from Brunello prior to the vote.","Council approved a three-year extension to the city's solid-waste contract with Kimball Recycling and Waste Disposal Inc., with negotiated caps on CPI-based increases and an accommodation for disabled residents.","actionData","errors"]

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Mayfield Heights council adopts multiple resolutions and ordinances, updates public-records policy

Council approves engineering contract and move to solicit bids for 2025 tennis-court work

Mayfield Heights council approves 3-year extension with Kimball Recycling