Tallmadge council approves package of routine contracts, service agreements and facility work; switches trash provider

Tallmadge City Council on Feb. 13 approved a set of routine ordinances that authorize city contracts, accept donations and set procurement actions for facility work, including awarding a trash contract to Rumpke and authorizing advertising to repair the Macko Aquatic Center slide.

The package included purchase and service agreements for software and equipment (Microsoft, ESRI, Johnson Controls, Motorola), telecommunication purchasing through NASPO for Verizon services, several engineering and consulting agreements, sale or disposal of surplus property, and a change in trash service provider. Council voted 6-0 on each item that was brought to a roll-call vote.

Why it matters: The votes authorize planned purchases already budgeted in the 2025 appropriation, change the city’s trash contractor and make small capital moves that affect city operations and maintenance schedules over the coming year.

Key outcomes and details

Votes at a glance (ordinance / short description / outcome) - 2025-21-21 — Authorize purchase of online subscription services with Microsoft (no competitive bid needed): approved 6-0. - 2025-22 — Authorize contract with Johnson Controls Inc. for integrated security software licenses and related equipment: approved 6-0. - 2025-23 — Authorize participation in NASPO ValuePoint to contract with Verizon Wireless for telephone and internet services: approved 6-0. - 2025-24 — Authorize purchase of radios, video equipment and software from Motorola Solutions: approved 6-0. - 2025-25 — Accept donations to the city for 2024 (various donors, listed in ordinance): approved 6-0. - 2025-27 — Authorize contract with Kastner, Westman & Wilkins LLC for legal/labor services: approved 6-0. - 2025-29 — Declare specified city property excess/obsolete and authorize donation of equipment (tasers) to the village of Apple Creek under conditions: approved 6-0. - 2025-31 — Authorize Director of Public Service to advertise and solicit bids for restoration work on the Macko Aquatic Center slide structure: approved 6-0. - 2025-14, -15, -28 — Authorize engineering and consulting services agreements (water, parks, sanitary): approved 6-0. - 2025-16 — Authorize sale of unneeded/obsolete city personal property by online or auto auction in 2025: approved 6-0. - 2025-17 — Authorize advertisement for bids and award of contract for trucking and hauling: approved 6-0. - 2025-18 — Authorize Ohio Department of Transportation to complete mowing of I-76 inside city limits: approved 6-0. - 2025-19 — Authorize CCTV inspection, cleaning and consulting services for sanitary sewers: approved 6-0. - 2025-20 — Authorize purchase of online subscription services with Environmental Systems Research Institute Inc. (ESRI) for GIS licenses across departments: approved 6-0. - 2025-30 — Master service agreement for electric aggregation services with Dinergy Energy Services East LLC: approved 6-0.

Trash contract and cans

Council accepted bids for citywide trash service. The city’s current quarterly cost was listed as $55.95. Bids received were: Rumpke $62.40 per quarter; Kimball $65.91; Ohio Valley $76.50; Republic $81.57. Council awarded the contract to Rumpke (lowest and best). The new trash cans will be distributed June 24–27; under the new contract the cans will become the resident’s property (marked with the City of Tallmadge emblem) rather than property that must be swapped when vendors change.

Richardson Trust Fund

Following adjournment of the council meeting, the Richardson Trust Fund trustees appropriated $5,000 for fiscal year 2025; the motion passed by a vote of 6-0. The agenda included a back-up list showing 2024 expenditures totaling $4,993.10.

Meeting context and process

Most of the ordinances were presented as “housekeeping” measures tied to the 2025 budget appropriations; presenters said the purchases and contracts are needed to proceed with routine operations, allow bids or replace aging equipment. Roll-call votes were recorded and were unanimous (6-0) for the contested ordinances. Several items were explicitly described as budgeted in the 2025 appropriation.

Ending

Council did not adopt any of the labor agreements that remained in third reading; personnel-related ordinances for firefighter and police unions were held in third reading pending ongoing negotiations.

Votes and motions in this package were recorded on the council minutes and roll calls at the Feb. 13, 2025 Tallmadge City Council meeting.