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Parks staff told council that a structural engineer determined the existing Riverview Pavilion is unsafe and staff plan to remove it. The proposed replacement pavilion would be a 30‑by‑44 structure; staff reported the contractor quote for a concrete pad is approximately $8,000 but said park staff expect to perform much of the installation and the city’s share would be in‑kind labor rather than a large direct cash outlay.

The NatureWorks project also includes an adventure area near Diamond 9 with wood‑chip surfacing suitable for the equipment and renovation of site amenities. “We would get a kit,” the presenter said of the pavilion; staff emphasized that in‑house labor would be used for installation to limit cash costs.

Council moved, suspended and adopted the resolution at the meeting so the application can be submitted by the Lake County deadline. Roll‑call votes were recorded in favor and the measure passed. If funded, the city will proceed with removal of the existing pavilion and schedule installation of the new pavilion and the play/adventure features.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Painesville City Council Meeting 05.05.2025","oneSentenceSummary","Council approved applying for Ohio NatureWorks funds to replace a structurally unsound Riverview pavilion and to install a NatureWorks adventure area (zip line, climbing wall, balance elements); the city would provide in‑kind services and staff would install the pavilion and pads.","taxTitle","Painesville City Council, Painesville, Lake County, Ohio","taxId",71206,"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},6054526,"Council weighs lodging‑tax formula; staff recommend percentage split to allow growth",228,2198000,2426000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3336367-fb630ca131b0420da82c0fb6e0dbb897&start=2198&end=2426","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3336367-fb630ca131b0420da82c0fb6e0dbb897/thumbnail_2198000.jpg","/articles/6054526/Ohio/Council-weighs-lodgingtax-formula-staff-recommend-percentage-split-to-allow-growth","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6054526-060e965bef4d58e97b4d22282b599044/orig.mp4?Expires=1770704997&Signature=Sh1MI1tt9DIRX4BQ2o6LTdCEI8Q5R-mc7f0OzhGWEMtGlVkoUFeVkWLrsDs3DcRecMrFdb5lfHzQOBaGw12csfzTCgPY9GYpisSsS-LqCB8pvP4uSOwwnqcDgGVYnKu47bAlPOZ6JfIIHJYf9e91du09ifHxy5Obn-xE9mgrFmJ7mGyc9wYGCFjB5PQooNGMl9s8BPJTqV30mpNkO~fM9x378mdU7JZFhhOI6xCKBFgu6HOkG4CR-U5lp0yAavSPTRob27KkXJGvRCEYkU0xXIU3CjB2Xc9UZsDzj5SHeyZch1n6MpuylQkCiylf2~LRTtmMIg4P0pk6nF3~ktdamg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Council members reviewed draft language for a municipal lodging‑tax ordinance and debated how to allocate revenue among recreation, arts/entertainment and the general fund.

Staff presented a draft and asked whether the council preferred a flat amount split or percentage allocations. “A percentage is going to give the opportunity for growth,” one council member said, arguing it would avoid repeated ordinance changes as revenues change. Council discussed a working split of 25% for recreation, 25% for arts and entertainment, and 50% to the general fund as a starting point, and members agreed the allocation should not preclude departments from later requesting additional funding through the normal budget process.

A council member asked whether state statute limits use of lodging‑tax revenues; staff clarified that county rules are more prescriptive, but at the municipal level the city has broader discretion to set allocations. Councilmembers said the ordinance will return for multiple readings so the public can review and provide input.

No formal vote or ordinance was adopted during the discussion; staff will prepare draft legislation for future readings and public review.","Council discussed draft lodging‑tax language and a proposed allocation (25% recreation, 25% arts/entertainment, 50% general fund). Members favored percentage allocations for flexibility; municipal rules are broader than county limits.",{"_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},6054531,"Painesville council approves amphitheater plan, authorizes bids; project funded largely with grants and utility capital",1051,2848000,3899000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3336367-fb630ca131b0420da82c0fb6e0dbb897&start=2848&end=3899","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3336367-fb630ca131b0420da82c0fb6e0dbb897/thumbnail_2848000.jpg","/articles/6054531/Ohio/Painesville-council-approves-amphitheater-plan-authorizes-bids-project-funded-largely-with-grants-and-utility-capital","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6054531-3a84349054dcddd73e9a95679847be08/orig.mp4?Expires=1770704997&Signature=cAxvNedatNS1N4cFJbOAfhT280p7R~j6euQRE5Pji1uPGhq0iJIch1jRrT3wIJ251Nv-guvh6Tf-B-3vHYaU6vViRboaZXDlYVhvsDkPZNIRIQmARvM-KNp2NCDW1oPhYJBr5-zv0Y9oJCAnXS40SflHjQ62zdjRPuP9GHPvpa0sLMAiiXStgAhG1S-0zliN7ASHesgo5RtddHK2xU0X-Bx4mG9jUdplJ2VqFCq~XVUG6LHLKqYpsUhHbcRThgz4btK-CdFYjWZeRcBs3rP-rrw7~Qa1eF1uhfFuajU~iLsxwnzduQk6IczgFUQUXjhx7ywblQVvtTLGkipsQuOs3Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City Council voted to authorize the city manager to advertise for bids and enter a contract to build an amphitheater at 257 Main Street, a feature of the Grand River Walk mixed‑use development, and declared the measure an emergency so work can advance.

City staff described the amphitheater as a 40‑by‑50 foot covered stage built into the hill below the development with integrated seating, a dance floor, restrooms, concessions and a green room. “We are about 90% complete with the plans,” the city staff presentation said, and the engineer’s estimate was cited at about $1.86 million; staff said recent design changes move the likely total to roughly $2,000,000.

Funding for the project will come from a combination of utility capital funds (water, wastewater, stormwater and electric), federal ARPA funds and state capital funding; staff said approximately $1,350,000 in grants and other outside funding had been secured. The city also moved a separate resolution on the same meeting to apply for a $165,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) from Lake County to support the amphitheater.

Council discussed specifics the design team has incorporated after consulting with Mentor’s amphitheater project, including material choices, roof color and siting of restrooms and concessions. Staff said the city has purchased an amphitheater structure in storage and plans to bid construction in early June once final plans are complete.

Council voted in favor of the construction authorization resolution on third reading. During the roll call, multiple members voted yes and the mayor announced the item passed; the meeting record shows the council then proceeded to the remaining agenda items.

The city manager said construction is expected to begin later this month or early next month following mobilization by the developer on site. The resolution instructs the city manager to proceed with procurement and enter into a construction contract, including change orders with the lowest and best bidder.","Council passed a resolution to advertise bids and enter a construction contract for a 40x50 amphitheater tied to the Grand River Walk development; estimated project cost roughly $2 million with about $1.35 million in grants and utility capital funds covering the balance.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6054536,"Painesville fire chief reports sharp rise in calls, expands training and community safety programs",1362,254000,1616000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3336367-fb630ca131b0420da82c0fb6e0dbb897&start=254&end=1616","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3336367-fb630ca131b0420da82c0fb6e0dbb897/thumbnail_254000.jpg","/articles/6054536/Ohio/Painesville-fire-chief-reports-sharp-rise-in-calls-expands-training-and-community-safety-programs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6054536-383382afd65b02192387cc29aae7751c/orig.mp4?Expires=1770704997&Signature=ifBW5~z6wJN1sbn4LKO4zyv6tnURoM8fiH7N9cUP3zbhZj888GiCXINVA1xYgDvbrWFnP7VSRSBF4c00D1hxQgRVnl8ueh3e64RdfWi5RSGPuFsCZ4GzrHl8xvp37LYVmZNs9aWYxK9QaNS6HEVqH98auyBJX4RXPgy9mZ1YV68QB8i~lsCceaxu0ZmaAagDrgemRbM4fd0AjrjRds0MfC4cqJozNy3ZH8LaEaltH9OoWi~85FsH-lA57rA6wwFeR89oILXmuf4P-hBlSwoHLRIj90B9X1vUkbgZBfht59sK~DTZJ2uxEB0Hr-S~wzi0vO8MKoCt-dVNk44vZHXG5Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Painesville Fire Chief gave City Council an overview of department activity on a busy 2024 and an equally active 2025 so far, saying the department had “64 fires in 2024 and already 27 year to date this year” and detailed expanded training and community programs.

The chief said the department handled 3,266 emergency medical service calls in 2024 and 1,137 year‑to‑date in 2025, and that 2025 included the busiest January on record and the busiest single month in March. “We do more than just firefighting,” the chief told council, listing hazardous‑condition calls, false alarms and service calls as part of the workload.

The presentation stressed increased training: nearly 3,000 man‑hours in 2024 (about 108 hours per person) and 1,578 hours so far in 2025. The chief said the department is emphasizing technical rescue, officer development and cross‑agency work; he described a recent river technical‑rescue training with 34 personnel from Lake County departments that aided a rescue the following week.

Council members also heard about community safety programs. The department reported installing more than 250 smoke detectors through a Red Cross partnership and said a planned carbon‑monoxide detector giveaway is under discussion with a Lake Erie College student project. The department installed seven new Knox residential lockboxes last year and has 44 total in the community; residents can request installation via the fire administration office for a suggested $20 annual donation that funds further boxes.

On grants and capital needs, the chief said the department will reapply for staffing funds through the SAFR program if it opens, seek radios through an Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) regional application, and continue pursuing EMS grants; last year the department received $3,200 used for CPR equipment. He said capital purchases (a second squad remount and a potential chassis replacement) are paid from the fire levy and do not touch the city general fund.

Councilmembers praised the department’s work. “Department does a great job. Thank you for the wealth of information this evening,” a council member said during the meeting.

The chief closed by outlining ongoing plans: continuing technical and hazmat training, expanding hydrant inspections after problems with frozen hydrants, promoting lieutenants later in 2025, and pursuing grants and equipment to support wildland/park response and possible vehicle access to a future parking garage.

No formal council action was taken on the presentation; the session was informational.","The Painesville Fire Department told City Council it handled more calls and increased training in 2024–2025, outlined outreach like smoke‑detector installs and Knox lockbox installs, and reviewed grant and capital plans.","actionData","errors"]

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