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Richmond Heights council approves ordinance expanding mayoral contracting authority and a package of procurement resolutions
Summary
At its Feb. 10 meeting the Richmond Heights City Council passed Ordinance 12-2026, which amends the city administrative code to expand mayoral contracting authority, and approved a series of resolutions to buy equipment and sell surplus property using grant and cooperative-purchase mechanisms.
The Richmond Heights City Council voted Feb. 10 to adopt Ordinance No. 12-2026, a third-reading measure amending Section 131.04 of the city’s administrative code to modify the mayor’s contracting authority and declaring an emergency.
Council President Jordan called the motion to move to passage and the ordinance was approved after recorded affirmative votes from members present. The ordinance text was described in the meeting as an amendment ’regarding the contracting authority of the mayor,’ and the clerk announced, ’Ordinance number 12 20 26 passes.’
The council also approved a package of procurement and administrative resolutions during new business. Resolution No. 16-2026 authorized the mayor to enter into a purchase agreement with Johnson’s Fire Equipment for fire hose using U.S. Department of Homeland Security grant funds. Resolution No. 22-2026 authorized purchase agreements with TYR Tactical…
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