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The measure passed on a unanimous roll-call vote after the city auditor and treasurer briefed council on revenue and expense projections. Auditor Brian Day said the changes presented since council’s last hearing left the city with a general fund balance of about $76.0 million — “about an 8% increase over last year,” he said — and described the overall package as “fiscally responsible.” Treasurer Thomas Mastriani told council staff had projected income tax receipts to be essentially flat given economic uncertainty, including tariff concerns and some employees returning to downtown work locations.

The mayor thanked department heads and council for the collaborative process. “A budget is a working, breathing document and is a shared value of our priorities for the city,” the mayor said, adding the package funds public safety, streets and parks. Council members also praised the process; Finance Chair Cammie Schuman moved the measure onto third reading under suspension of the rules before final passage.

Key details and staff comments
- Treasurer Thomas Mastriani said city contacts with large local taxpayers and banks led the administration to project income tax receipts as flat for 2025; he recommended revisiting the estimate midyear. (Treasurer Thomas Mastriani: remarks summarized from the March 18 meeting.)
- Auditor Brian Day said staff accounted for anticipated retroactive pay and benefit costs tied to recent contract settlements and added approximately $250,000 to a chronic nuisance fund. Day described the budget as reasonable given contracts, inflation and operational needs.
- The mayor emphasized the budget’s priorities for public safety and infrastructure and noted use of ARPA dollars for continued sustainability planning.

Votes and next steps
Ordinance 142-24 was adopted on March 18, 2025. The motion to adopt was made by Councilwoman Cammie Schuman; the motion was seconded (second not specified on the record). Roll-call votes recorded \"yes\" from: Councilwoman Deborah Lime, Councilwoman Cammie Schuman, Councilman John Soter, Councilwoman Monica Wilson, Councilwoman Amanda Boyd, Councilman Alan Divis, Councilman Rob Early, Councilman Kevin Kuzma (spellings as recorded in the meeting). Tally: yes 9, no 0. The mayor will sign the ordinance into effect.

Why this matters
The budget sets spending priorities for police, fire, street maintenance and parks and establishes the city’s operating plan for calendar year 2025. Council and administration framed it as a modest increase driven largely by negotiated employee contracts and routine cost inflation; the city’s stated aim is to preserve core services while monitoring revenue performance during the year.

The council’s approval completes the formal legislative step to begin implementing the 2025 spending plan; specific line-item and capital projects will proceed under department authority and follow-up council approvals where required.

Ending: Council and administration indicated they will monitor collections during the year and revisit assumptions if revenue performance materially changes.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Parma OH, City Council and Committee Meetings 3/19/2025","oneSentenceSummary","Parma City Council on Tuesday night adopted Ordinance 142-24, the city’s 2025 appropriations ordinance, following presentations from the treasurer and auditor and unanimous council approval.","taxTitle","Parma City Council, Parma, Cuyahoga County, Ohio","taxId",68998,"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},6072741,"Special public housing board creates and renames three North Coast Housing positions; director warns of voucher funding shortfall",358,399000,757000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3006528-ee27ff838e18000de76eb90fdd7a53a2&start=399&end=757","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3006528-ee27ff838e18000de76eb90fdd7a53a2/thumbnail_399000.jpg","/articles/6072741/Ohio/Special-public-housing-board-creates-and-renames-three-North-Coast-Housing-positions-director-warns-of-voucher-funding-shortfall","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6072741-c04384d5a873a7e7766a21bd96f68a49/orig.mp4?Expires=1771170387&Signature=KCm9JYMJTK5GVDRQ2jijkWiqoimTTYbUDSLj-8vXt0IghEjPq0OmPxuh~Ie8E5YF5s25FBfxIsA7f6oBp4s1UjoJSQFl2wqucp7dqPTIUAm9UwZMwf-WdFrA2Hbk4G2DElz1sf1v855cHl1Q~qz7IuWcbIfNJQ5TMcd9o~E9qJgRw4zcX33tgAHLvZYqGL3zo~JuQyHqzlQ9fPUrG5s9AcNjxkgV6pmjnedCFxwsIYGNf4owkW3Cv5Muv8ouDapXCRcvU5fS0bqJWx5~EH6VdrdkgnYz3qDUtv-N~7QY9BZAkCuXEnMYQRwZtGqiF4ojsHxTy-sF-6eIHlLOCS313w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The special meeting of the Public Housing Board on March 18 approved three ordinances (Housing Ordinances 25-1, 25-2 and 25-3) that create and rename administrative positions within North Coast Housing Connections, the city’s public housing agency, and declared an emergency to allow immediate implementation.

At the start of the meeting the housing director (name not specified in the transcript) briefed board members on the agency’s 2025 voucher funding outlook, saying the federal continuing resolution kept funding at 2024 levels and that the agency’s portfolio of 802 housing vouchers likely will lease up at roughly 95 percent in 2025 rather than full capacity. The director said staff are seeking additional funds but had not yet secured more money.

Board actions
- Housing Ordinance 25-1: Amend Exhibit A of Ordinance 348-04 to create the position of Housing Admissions and Continued Assistance Administrator within North Coast Housing Connections; emergency and final adoption at the special meeting.
- Housing Ordinance 25-2: Amend Exhibit A of Ordinance 348-04 to change the job title and description from Project-Based Wait List Manager to Project-Based Wait List Administrator within North Coast Housing Connections; emergency and final adoption.
- Housing Ordinance 25-3: Amend Exhibit A of Ordinance 348-04 to change the job title and description of Public Housing Manager to Housing Choice Voucher Program Manager within North Coast Housing Connections; emergency and final adoption.

Votes and procedure
Each ordinance was moved, seconded and adopted by roll call during the special meeting. The roll-call recorded affirmative votes from board members present (Deborah Lime; Cammie Schuman; John Soter; Monica Wilson; Amanda Boyd; Alan Divis; Rob Early; Kevin Kuzma). Tally for each ordinance: yes 9, no 0.

Director update (public housing)
The director told the board: “I sent out to everyone in the council what our funding’s gonna look like for 2025 for North Coast housing. As we saw, the president signed the continuing resolution at 2024 levels... I met with the mayor and Tony today so I can give them an update of what that’ll look like for our 802 housing vouchers. Unfortunately, I won't be able to lease up at 100% because of the funding we're gonna receive, and that funding will maybe look like we're gonna be at 95%.” (Director remarks summarized and quoted from the March 18 meeting.)

Why this matters
The changes adjust the housing agency’s staffing structure and job titles relevant to administering admissions, project-based wait lists and Housing Choice Voucher operations. The director’s funding update signals constrained federal funding levels may limit leasing capacity for voucher-assisted households in 2025.

Ending: The board adopted the three ordinances and declared emergencies to place the staffing changes into effect; the director said staff will continue to pursue additional funds and keep council informed of leasing capacity.","At a March 18 special meeting the public housing board adopted three ordinances creating and renaming administrative positions within North Coast Housing Connections and heard a director report that federal continuing resolutions have constrained voucher leasing to roughly 95% of units.",{"_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},6072746,"Votes at a glance: Parma council approves multiple public-works contracts, labor deal and other measures",2988,4013000,7001000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3006528-ee27ff838e18000de76eb90fdd7a53a2&start=4013&end=7001","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3006528-ee27ff838e18000de76eb90fdd7a53a2/thumbnail_4013000.jpg","/articles/6072746/Ohio/Votes-at-a-glance-Parma-council-approves-multiple-public-works-contracts-labor-deal-and-other-measures","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6072746-0869b39443221645aec175153b83561f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771170387&Signature=LvucYYj3rUI~4RP1Ag2GIesOWTBDjRP9iMfK2MUOJ81vgFclsQGdSkD-hfCLaK3MM5q5iWtH2ZLAV9inHCpbzwvHpFkUpxZnGA9hKXUmDKnlFSHuKZxpVJIA0T2bU3lTOEqJGE6HZNg-bXP5iIwx5sKlw0MWVa6ziGNvDavE9cYqRzyQpPZCmPJu9rtUKHKHn10HRh3aRbeJff6YE1-A5Z6p8rdVc8-G2Nk7x3B7LR-nCHIac4NiOKXsnSi0G93q6018n6l7~NywexOiuYrL2PivKrHDXCAVOnwwHiXxQvTqx3bWLd-vfkdkNRzD8F4dEgO93YN90zuy9Vqr8y1dEg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Parma City Council on March 18 enacted multiple items in a single session, voting on public-works contracts, equipment leases, a labor contract and funding authorizations. Most measures were passed under suspension of the rules after brief committee action.

Summary of final actions (each item adopted unless noted)
- Ordinance 17-25: Authorize contract for TacCoat and PrimeCoat with Crossroads Asphalt Recycling Inc., $225,250 (amendment adopted, final passage). Motion to amend and waive rule 52 by Councilwoman Cammie Schuman; roll-call unanimous.
- Ordinance 18-25: 2025 pavement maintenance contract with Crossroads Asphalt Recycling Inc., $357,750 (amendment adopted, final passage). Moved by Cammie Schuman; unanimous roll call.
- Ordinance 19-25: Purchase of asphalt concrete from Allied Corporation, $1,620,000 (amendment adopted, final passage). Moved by Cammie Schuman; unanimous roll call.
- Ordinance 20-25: Equipment and general pavement services contract with Crossroads Asphalt Recycling Inc. (per attached schedule) (amendment adopted, final passage). Moved by Cammie Schuman; unanimous roll call.
- Ordinance 25-25: 2025–27 Cleveland Water Department backfill pavement repair program (changed fiscal year and awarded to Bishop Brothers Supply & Transit, $459,575) (amendment adopted, final passage as amended). Moved by Cammie Schuman; unanimous roll call.
- Ordinance 30-25: Five-year lease-purchase of Canon copiers with Lake Business Products, $239,700 (final passage). Unanimous roll call.
- Ordinance 31-25: Two permanent easement agreements with the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District for sanitary-sewer installation and maintenance (heading corrected from North Coast to Northeast; final passage as amended). Unanimous roll call.
- Ordinance 49-25: Amendment to existing agreement with the City of Seven Hills to house prisoners at Parma Detention Center (final passage). Passed unanimously.
- Ordinance 52-25: Ratification of collective bargaining agreement between the city and the Ohio Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association representing sergeants and lieutenants (effective 01/01/2024–12/31/2026). Adopted under suspension; unanimous vote.
- Ordinance/Resolution related to settlement — Resolution 54-25: Approve a proposed settlement in the litigation Jeffrey Porter et al. v. City of Parma; authorizes law director to execute appropriation for payment. Adopted under suspension; unanimous vote.
- Resolutions 57-25, 58-25 and 59-25: Official intent to reimburse capital-improvement account with proceeds of state tax-exempt debt for OPWC-funded projects (Kruger Ave sewer improvement phase 2; Meadowland emergency pavement repair; West Ridge Road emergency pavement repair). Adopted under suspension; unanimous vote. These resolutions are administrative steps required before submitting reimbursement requests to OPWC.

Vote pattern and procedure
Most adopted items were moved by Councilwoman Cammie Schuman with Rule 52 waivers to place items on third reading. Roll calls recorded affirmative votes from all council members present (Deborah Lime, Cammie Schuman, John Soter, Monica Wilson, Amanda Boyd, Alan Divis, Rob Early, Kevin Kuzma). For items moved under suspension, council followed the finance and safety committee recommendations where appropriate. Several items were amended on the floor (vendor names, contract amounts, and fiscal-year labels) before final passage.

What this means
The package authorizes multiple roadwork and pavement contracts, replacement equipment and pavement repairs tied to water department and sewer work, plus a copier lease across city departments. The OPBA agreement implements negotiated compensation and benefit changes for mid-level police supervisors; the Seven Hills amendment is an administrative insurance-related change to an existing interlocal jail agreement. The OPWC-related reimbursement resolutions are preliminary administrative steps needed to seek state reimbursement for emergency pavement projects.

Ending: Most measures passed unanimously; items that were returned to committee or amended (including the Bonnie Banks/Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District paving item) were handled by referral or amendment as noted.","On March 18 Parma council approved a slate of ordinances and resolutions including public-works contracts for asphalt and pavement maintenance, equipment leases, permanent easements with the regional sewer district, a labor contract for sergeants and lieutenants, and OPWC reimbursement resolutions for emergency pavement projects.","actionData","errors"]

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