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Council approves road resurfacing, waste contract extension and fingerprinting fees; sewer cooperative funding advanced
Summary
Council adopted a package of resolutions March 18: awarded Cleveland Road Phase 3 resurfacing to Northstar Asphalt, extended Republic Services solid‑waste contract, updated fingerprinting fees, and approved a cooperative sewer funding agreement with Summit County. Most measures passed unanimously; the ordinance on short‑term rentals passed 4–3.
New Franklin — At its March 18 meeting the City Council approved a set of operational resolutions and actions affecting roads, waste collection, public‑safety fees and sewer infrastructure.
Road resurfacing and procurement: Resolution 26R09 awarded the Cleveland Road Phase 3 resurfacing contract to Northstar Asphalt Incorporated based on the lowest responsive bid recommended by the consultant. Council discussed adding contingency language to cover unforeseen repairs and voted to proceed.
Solid waste and recycling contract: By resolution 26R10 the council extended a piggyback contract with Republic Services of Ohio LLC for citywide residential refuse and recycling collection. Council reviewed pricing options and selected a three‑year extension to avoid an immediate double‑digit increase at contract end; staff emphasized a resident contact line to address missed pickups.
Fingerprinting fees: Resolution 26R11 increased fees for fingerprinting services performed by the police department to better match processing costs. The revised fee schedule raises resident fees (single agency fingerprint) to $40 and the combined FBI/BCI check to $80; nonresident pricing is higher per the new schedule.
Sewer cooperative funding: Resolution 26R12 authorizes the mayor to enter an intergovernmental cooperative funding agreement with Summit County Department of Sanitary Services for the State Route 93 sewer extension (project Q‑834‑2D). Under the agreement the city installs pipe and transfers ownership to the county; the county will reimburse the city up to $385,000 for eligible costs.
Votes and implementation: Most resolutions were advanced with unanimous roll‑call support at the meeting. Council discussed project contingencies, reimbursement limits and grant funding sources; the mayor and staff emphasized coordination with Summit County and consulting partners to keep the SR‑93 sewer project on schedule.
The council also adopted Ordinance 26‑02 regulating short‑term rentals after lengthy debate; that ordinance passed by a narrower 4–3 margin.
