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Parma Heights council unanimously approves iWorq software contract and Blossom Avenue lining project
Summary
The council voted 7–0 on May 8 to authorize a contract with iWorq Systems for community development and public-works software and to authorize advertising for bids on the Blossom Avenue lining project; both ordinances were passed under suspension of rules citing time restraints.
PARMA HEIGHTS, Ohio — At its May 8 meeting the Parma Heights City Council unanimously approved two ordinances: one authorizing a software-services agreement with iWorq Systems, Inc., and another authorizing expenditure and bidding for the Blossom Avenue lining project.
Council action and votes: Councilman Tom Stavole moved (seconded by Councilwoman Barbara Walsh) to read Ordinance 2023-26 by title only, suspend the rules and move for passage. Clerk Barbara Allen read the title: the ordinance authorizes the administration to enter into an agreement for community development and public works software services with iWorq Systems, Inc., and declares an emergency. The motion passed 7–0 (Aye: Stavole, Haase, Maruschak, DeSouza, Durichko, Walsh, Rounds).
The council then considered and passed Ordinance 2023-28 on the Blossom Avenue lining project. Councilwoman Durichko moved (seconded by Councilman Stavole) to read the ordinance by title only, suspend the rules because of time restraints, and move for passage. The ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Service to advertise for competitive bids and authorizes the administration to contract with the lowest and best bidder; it passed 7–0.
Why it matters: The iWorq Systems agreement authorizes the city to procure software intended for community development and public-works management; the Blossom Avenue measure advances a public-works lining project toward competitive bidding and eventual construction. Both votes were passed under emergency or time-restraint procedures that expedited consideration at the meeting.
What councilors and staff said: Council President Tom Rounds explained the time restraints that prompted suspension of normal rules for both items. Finance Director Iaconis noted that the Nathan Hale reimbursement schedule will be handled monthly to avoid cash-flow impacts; Service Director Sepik is directing bidding for the Blossom Avenue contract. The meeting record does not show further substantive debate on either ordinance.
Votes at a glance: - Ordinance 2023-26 (iWorq Systems software services): Passed 7–0. Motion to suspend rules and adopt carried; ordinance declared an emergency. - Ordinance 2023-28 (Blossom Avenue lining project): Passed 7–0. Council authorized advertising for bids and authorized the administration to enter into a contract with the lowest and best bidder.
Next steps: With passage, iWorq contract negotiation and implementation details (contract execution, equipment/training timelines) will proceed through the administration; the Blossom Avenue project will move to competitive bidding as directed by the Director of Public Service. The council adjourned at 7:27 p.m.
