Council approves two-year public-health services contract with Cuyahoga County General Health District

The council approved an ordinance authorizing the mayor to enter into a contract with the Cuyahoga County General Health District for public-health services for calendar years 2026 and 2027.

During discussion the mayor cited the annual contract amounts: "For 2026, it's $67,009.53. In 2027, it's $76,001.43," and noted the services cover health-inspection activity that affects restaurants and similar establishments. Council members asked whether the city receives written inspection reports; the chief and other staff said there is not a routine written report distributed to council but that the health district handles inspections directly with restaurants and the city’s fire department would be contacted for fire-suppression issues.

Council placed the ordinance on the consent agenda; the consent agenda passed by roll call and the ordinance was adopted as part of that vote. The ordinance appears in the agenda as Ordinance 2025-105.

Staff said they will check with the county health district about whether the city can obtain summary inspection information for public understanding and report back to council.