The Vermilion City Council held a first reading of an ordinance authorizing the mayor to enter into a contract with Lorain County Data LLC (doing business as Lower Code Data of Elyria, Ohio) for IT services.

The ordinance, described in the reading as effective Dec. 1, 2025 through Nov. 30, 2030, lists a monthly amount of $12,750 that would include “unlimited remote on-site and after hour IT support,” and the ordinance was read and moved to another reading for further council consideration. No final vote was taken at this meeting.

Nut graf: The proposed multi-year contract would move city IT support to a vendor arrangement with a specified monthly fee and broader support coverage; council will consider the ordinance in subsequent readings.

Discussion vs. decision: The item was at first reading and informational; council did not adopt the ordinance at this meeting.

Ending: The ordinance will return for later readings and council discussion on contract terms, cost and implementation timing before any contract award.