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North Olmsted Council adopts dispatch console purchase, multiple public-safety measures and charter amendment
Summary
The council adopted a package of ordinances and resolutions including purchase of a Motorola dispatch console ($116,688), repeal of the Alarm Systems chapter, acceptance of donated K-9 vest, approval of FLOCK cameras for the community park, and a charter amendment to permit joint purchasing; all passed by 6-0 votes.
The North Olmsted City Council on Aug. 5 adopted a slate of ordinances and resolutions addressing public-safety equipment, administrative procurement and a city charter amendment, all by unanimous recorded votes.
Ordinances and resolutions adopted included:
- Ordinance 2025-64 (repealing Chapter 559, "Alarm Systems") — adopted 6-0.
- Ordinance 2025-68 (make and transfer appropriations for 2025) — adopted 6-0; Council discussed a suspension of the three-reading rule to secure funds related to dispatch equipment.
- Ordinance 2025-69 authorizing purchase of one Motorola MCC 7500E dispatch console position desk at a cost of $116,688.00 through the State Purchase Program — introduced and adopted under suspension of rules; Councilwoman Hemann said quick ordering and delivery are needed to support the new Berea dispatch intake.
- Resolution 2025-72 authorizing acceptance of a donated ballistic canine vest valued at $1,232.30 for the North Olmsted Police K-9 unit — adopted 6-0.
- Resolution 2025-76 authorizing purchase, monitoring service and installation of three additional FLOCK cameras for North Olmsted Community Park — adopted 6-0; Hemann described cameras as part of park safety measures as the park nears completion.
- Ordinance 2025-77 approving submission of a charter amendment (Article VIII, Section 6) to allow City participation in joint purchasing programs — adopted 6-0; Councilman Scarl said joint purchasing aims to secure the lowest and best bid prices through intergovernmental collaboration.
Several other items were introduced for first reading, including Resolution 2025-70 (acquisition of eight FLOCK license plate readers totaling $24,000) and Ordinance 2025-71 (purchase of a Faro Focus Core 3D scanner for $48,997.23 funded through the Equitable Sharing Fund).
An audience member, Terry Smith, asked why some ordinances and resolutions do not display amounts in the published text; Council President Brossard replied that dollar figures had been discussed during committee and caucus and are part of the record.
Votes at a glance (selected): - PDC Case 229-2025 (Forest Commons) — approved 6-0. - Ordinance 2025-64 — adopted 6-0. - Ordinance 2025-68 — adopted 6-0. - Ordinance 2025-69 ($116,688) — adopted 6-0. - Resolution 2025-72 (K-9 vest donation $1,232.30) — adopted 6-0. - Resolution 2025-76 (FLOCK cameras) — adopted 6-0. - Ordinance 2025-77 (charter amendment) — adopted 6-0.
The measures that passed either authorized purchases through state or grant-funded programs, accepted a donation for police equipment, or set up a charter amendment to allow future joint purchasing. Several other procurement items and interlocal agreements were placed on first reading for later consideration.
