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Forest Park council approves development assignment, public-safety equipment, labor contract and Sharon Road repaving bid
Summary
At its March 2 meeting the council unanimously adopted an assignment of a Waycross development agreement, authorized purchases of EMS monitors and turnout gear, ratified a police dispatchers' contract, accepted a Sharon Road repaving bid, and approved a new fire pumper purchase.
Forest Park’s City Council approved a slate of operational and procurement measures on March 2, 2026, voting unanimously on each item.
Ordinance 05‑2026 authorizes the city manager to execute an assignment and assumption of the Waycross development agreement, transferring certain rights and obligations in the John Charles Estates to Clayton Properties Group/Arbor Homes and requiring completion of remaining homes, sidewalks and signage; council adopted the ordinance 7–0.
Resolution 08‑2026 authorizes purchase of four LIFEPAK 35 cardiac monitors from Striker Sales Corporation as provided in the 2026 budget; council adopted the resolution 7–0.
Resolution 09‑2026 authorizes the purchase of 40 sets of turnout gear from Honeywell First Responder Products. Council Member Adams noted the new gear includes an inner liner described at the meeting as protecting against PFAS exposure, “helping reduce cancer risk.” The resolution passed 7–0.
Resolution 10‑2026 approves a contract between the city and the Fraternal Order of Police Ohio Labor Council covering police dispatchers and clerks for Jan. 1, 2026–Dec. 31, 2028; council adopted the contract 7–0.
Resolution 11‑2026 accepts the apparent low bid from John R. Jurgensen Inc. for the Sharon Road repaving project; five bids were opened ranging from $346,194 to $453,540 and the low bidder met contract requirements. The resolution passed 7–0.
Resolution 12‑2026 authorizes the purchase of a Pierce Enforcer pumper from Atlantic Emergency Solutions to replace a 20‑year‑old reserve engine; Council Member Adams cited NFPA guidance recommending replacement after 10 years. The resolution passed 7–0.
What happens next: staff will carry out procurement and contract‑execution steps authorized by the council; the meeting did not include detailed procurement schedules or delivery dates in the public discussion.
