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Mayor Thomas introduced a series of resolutions. Resolution 67-2025 authorized intent to sell surplus personal property by Internet auction and name GovDeals.com as the sales provider. The council voted unanimously in favor.

Resolution 68-2025 authorized the mayor to enter a purchase agreement with Hall Public Safety Outfitters for four vehicle docking stations and appurtenances for the police division; council members recorded unanimous votes in favor and the resolution passed. Resolution 69-2025 authorized purchases from Chagrin Valley Dispatch for mobile data-terminal (MDT) computers, a mobile radio and an in-car video system at a price below Ohio Cooperative Purchasing Program pricing; that resolution also passed unanimously. Council also accepted the low bid for the Harris Road / Harms Road drainage improvement project and authorized a contract with Cook Paving and Construction Company, Inc. under Resolution 70-2025; the roll-call vote was unanimous and the resolution passed.

The meeting also listed Ordinance 33-2025, an amendment to the planning and zoning code to prohibit adult-use cannabis operators; that ordinance remained at third reading and was not adopted. Separately, Ordinance 71-2025 to add a new B-3 Commercial Business District was placed on first reading and was referred to the Planning Commission for review and recommendation.

Council roll calls for the passed resolutions show all voting council members—Jordan, Justice, Lewis, Nelson, Robinson, Silver and Ursu—voted yes on the recorded items.

Less-critical details: the Chagrin Valley purchase was presented as offering a lower price than available through the Ohio Cooperative Purchasing Program; the surplus sale referenced Revised Code section 7.21.15 in the meeting description.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Richmond Heights, Ohio - City Council Meeting: Part 2","oneSentenceSummary","At the May meeting the council passed multiple resolutions authorizing purchases for police docking stations and in-car systems, accepted a bid for a drainage-improvement contract, and approved an Internet auction sale of surplus property; a proposed ordinance to prohibit adult-use cannabis remained at third reading.","taxTitle","Richmond Heights City Council, Richmond Heights, Cuyahoga County, Ohio","taxId",72169,"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},6054406,"Meijer grand opening, Bell Oaks apartments and Greenwood Farm work spotlight Richmond Heights growth",258,648000,906000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3338298-2db6861c30dff53b7a6e20638f8374b3&start=648&end=906","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3338298-2db6861c30dff53b7a6e20638f8374b3/thumbnail_648000.jpg","/articles/6054406/Ohio/Meijer-grand-opening-Bell-Oaks-apartments-and-Greenwood-Farm-work-spotlight-Richmond-Heights-growth","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6054406-6ff55a30d05491d5f175aef33fd64fbf/orig.mp4?Expires=1771141778&Signature=QBpJgoOHADglZ2TPeXXcoG5WDfKzrO2TZRFjrwIpN1um09zu4tCs~PENBHTDMzqL3zHf7-wcu8UPLVccr-CUtdXPH8mp4xk-E7V53h3Yzq7xQp9TvJhasU9gY5GD~OaIaOPvon1ym-wjgHf4FdzJE2Ll2RSdk4FiwFvxKuDknul4cNeCTs3gCv47JdtOlfUDFlZw4Hohp6CUDDV0hMWN48Wz5En4z4PA-aeT5Xm4geoaa7zsFEeWcUS6i81skxzEhp~6IJ9GDrGvtupp1BMBMQJzFxBHCtRdSuA7ptm9rZzcPHQEfPdIN9WaAYYexHQzRXcGFAp6cM~fdr9l0L4rFg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Richmond Heights economic development officials and council members highlighted a string of recent projects, saying the new Meijer store’s opening and nearby residential development are drawing visitors and private investment to the city.

Chelsea Culver, economic development director, said Meijer’s opening had strong turnout: \"Meijer's grand opening happened. It was grand. They gave away $250 gift cards in 10 minutes at 06:00 in the morning.\" Culver also reported a Bell Oaks leasing-office ribbon cutting and a groundbreaking for the development’s first residential building; Culver said the leasing office will open later this year.

Culver said the Richmond Chardon Road Streetscape and Business Revitalization Plan is in final draft and under review; she described the Streetscape Plan as supporting infrastructure improvements and reinvigorating local business corridors. She also reported that SteriClean completed an environmental cleanout of the Greenwood Farm Barn and that Verdantis will perform a structural inspection to inform restoration and preservation work. Site clearing for a gazebo installation will proceed while the park remains open during construction.

Council members cited strong early sales at Meijer and praised the new apartment project. Council President Jordan said, \"The apartments that are coming are first class,\" and encouraged residents to take pride as the city attracts more visitors and investment. A council member reported Meijer grossed about $1,400,000 in its first three days, according to a conversation with store staff.

Additional community programs reported by Culver included a veteran banner installation planned in phases for Memorial Day due to high demand, an ongoing senior home repair program for eligible homeowners, and an 80%‑complete city lighting audit being conducted with the police chief. Culver also said she was unanimously appointed to the Ohio Economic Development Association’s Inclusive Economic Development Committee.

Residents at the meeting voiced enthusiasm. Norma Jean Gibson, a resident, said the new store and developments give the city a \"facelift\" and asked about parade road closures for Memorial Day; city staff referred parade-closure logistics to the police chief.

Less-critical details: Culver invited business nominations for a new \"Mayor's Business of the Month\" program and noted other small-business outreach occurring during National Economic Development Week and National Small Business Week.","City economic development staff and council members described the Meijer grand opening, Bell Oaks residential development, Greenwood Farm preservation work and several community programs, saying new retail and housing projects are drawing regional visitors and investment.",{"_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},6054411,"Fire inspectors review 444 Park after resident complaints of trash in hallways",411,0,411000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3338298-2db6861c30dff53b7a6e20638f8374b3&start=0&end=411","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3338298-2db6861c30dff53b7a6e20638f8374b3/thumbnail_0.jpg","/articles/6054411/Ohio/Fire-inspectors-review-444-Park-after-resident-complaints-of-trash-in-hallways","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6054411-648265568d8fea6edcca1095aeb5e5e9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771141778&Signature=VTs5G4wPWeNSL~FMiDNcxaj0IKBTkymBqyYb6djnprhN9jL61PQ3Lw1wk5xZo5W3Vv2S8TrXM2F6dzvF~7ToHA5t7fd0KPP5fpT54CiFvZoHND7a2dIxc1Cfkba~BnEvafKw8uA8aQb4HO4ASK7FZRK9gzK2fMs10PBH3WSPM5MCH9Dc82~oXnSNa3A-nKsEltaTswf93itv7IJpYjEywygYJnbU2TwFAl5uB7xVRyKDBkVbqJml~r~BuJeh5dPoqzdLG4cRfYnZ~r~aX6GuERQFaJSKOztHt7q2fffdKmYBUSNMZZ7C6QHUIXCbSFxwe6hn8l7OpZmUg2pZ9BTEZw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Richmond Heights officials said fire safety inspectors visited 444 Park this week after complaints that trash left in apartment hallways was creating a fire hazard.

The fire division reported that three state-certified fire safety inspectors completed full inspections of two of the complex’s four buildings and will deliver a written report by the end of the week. Chief Hilliard said, \"If there is trash in any of the hallways that were witnessed by the fire safety inspectors, that will also be in the report and we'll be able to follow-up. I'll work with our building commissioner to share that information.\" The division said two buildings remain to be inspected.

The matter arose during department reports after council members and residents described recurring trash and visible cans in front of garages. Council members encouraged residents to report complaints to city staff so officials could act: one council member said residents should \"shoot us an email or pick the phone up and let us know\" so the city would not appear to have ignored issues. Council members also noted the city has an ordinance prohibiting visible trash cans; staff suggested giving residents a copy of that ordinance when notifying them.

Staff and council discussed nonpunitive remedies as well as management-level enforcement. An attendee and council members described exploring \"docking stations\"—enclosures that contain larger trash and recycling carts—as a possible mitigation used by other cities. Staff said they would contact 444 Park management and coordinate with the building commissioner on enforcement and remediation steps.

Background: the fire division said it has seven state-certified fire safety inspectors. The inspections covered chute systems and building sprinkler systems and also noted the commercial dumpsters used outside the complex. The report will record any hallway trash observed during the inspections and identify items for follow-up.

Officials did not announce fines or formal enforcement actions at the meeting; the city described the steps as inspection and follow-up. Residents with ongoing concerns were encouraged to contact the appropriate department by phone or email.

Less-critical details: council members reiterated community expectations about keeping garbage cans out of sight and discussed outreach and education for residents; staff planned to share inspection findings with the building commissioner and management of 444 Park.","Richmond Heights fire division inspected two of the four buildings at 444 Park after complaints that trash in hallways posed a fire hazard; a written report is expected by week’s end and staff said they will share findings with the building commissioner and management for follow-up.","actionData","errors"]

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Richmond Heights council approves police equipment purchases, drainage contract and surplus sale authorizations

Meijer grand opening, Bell Oaks apartments and Greenwood Farm work spotlight Richmond Heights growth

Fire inspectors review 444 Park after resident complaints of trash in hallways