Council approves consultant contract to pursue $300,000 Brownfield remediation grant for former Yosinoco site

The Medina City Council on April 28 approved Ordinance 83-25 to authorize a professional services agreement with T&M Associates to implement a Brownfield Remediation Program assessment grant for the former Yosinoco site at 426 West Liberty Street. The council adopted the ordinance and an emergency clause by a unanimous roll call.

Economic Development Director Mrs. Marshall described the request as work tied to the Ohio Department of Development Brownfield Remediation Program. “This request is to authorize the mayor to enter into the professional services agreement with T and M Associates for the consulting services to implement Ohio Department of Development Brownfield Remediation Program Assessment Grant,” she said, and noted the grant deadline as the reason for the emergency clause.

Marshall said the grant amount is $300,000 and the city’s matching funds are $100,000; in the meeting she added, “although the budget came in around $3.85,” a phrasing that was not expanded on further during discussion.

Why it matters: The agreement will fund consultant work to carry out grant requirements and environmental assessment activities for a site that the city identified for remediation and redevelopment. Staff said the scope of work would take roughly three to four months and that the emergency clause was requested because the grant deadline is June 30, 2025.

Vote and next steps: The council approved the emergency clause and the ordinance by roll call (6-0). Staff said the agreement had been reviewed by the law department and that the consultant engagement will begin promptly to meet the grant timeline.

Outcome: Ordinance 83-25 passed 6-0, including the emergency clause; staff to proceed with consultant onboarding and grant implementation.