Parma City Council approves multiple ordinances for public safety and infrastructure funding

The Parma City Council convened on April 22, 2025, to address several key ordinances and resolutions, focusing on public safety, infrastructure improvements, and financial management.

The meeting began with a motion to amend Ordinance No. 65-25, which was passed unanimously. This ordinance pertains to a contract with JD Striping, with an amended budget of $212,728.65. The council also referred this ordinance back to the Public Safety Committee for further review.

Next, the council discussed Ordinance No. 68-25, which authorizes the sale of a police canine named Dexter for $1. A motion was made to refer this ordinance back to the Public Safety Committee, which was also approved.

Resolution No. 72-25, aimed at improving Craigley Drive through the installation of sanitary sewers, was amended to correct directional language and subsequently referred back to the Finance Committee.

The council then moved on to several ordinances related to public safety and infrastructure. Ordinance No. 70-25 was referred back to the Finance Committee, while Ordinance No. 76-25, concerning another police canine sale, and Ordinance No. 77-25, also related to a police canine, were both referred back to the Public Safety Committee.

In a significant decision, the council adopted Ordinance No. 45-25, which authorizes a five-year lease purchase agreement for snow and ice control equipment, totaling $738,846. Similarly, Ordinance No. 46-25, for the lease of additional trucks, was also adopted with a budget of $681,906.

Resolution No. 47-25, which approves cash transfers from inactive city funds to active funds, was adopted unanimously, ensuring that completed projects are financially settled.

Further, Ordinance No. 51-25 was adopted to amend staffing positions within the Parma Regional Dispatch Center, while Ordinance No. 60-25 authorized an agreement for engineering services related to septic abatement projects.

The meeting concluded with the suspension of rules to expedite the passage of several additional ordinances and resolutions, including Ordinance No. 79-25, which involves a resurfacing project on Broadview Road, and Resolution No. 80-25, which ensures prompt payment to city vendors.

Overall, the council's actions reflect a commitment to enhancing public safety, improving infrastructure, and maintaining fiscal responsibility within the city of Parma.