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North Olmsted council adopts package of ordinances, approves purchase of three school properties
Summary
At its June 17 meeting the North Olmsted City Council adopted multiple ordinances and a budget resolution, including authorization to negotiate purchase of three intermediate school properties for $3,330,000 and a contract for guest Wi‑Fi. All recorded votes on adopted items were 7–0.
North Olmsted City Council voted unanimously on June 17 to adopt a series of ordinances and a budget resolution, approving municipal payments and authorizing a major real‑estate negotiation.
The council adopted Ordinance 2024‑94 (revising Chapter 735, replacing “Food Trucks” with a consolidated “Mobile Food Services” code) on third reading by a recorded vote of 7–0. Council also approved Resolution 2025‑53, the city’s Alternative Tax Budget for the fiscal year beginning Jan. 1, 2026, by a 7–0 roll call; the resolution will be submitted to the Cuyahoga County Fiscal Officer and Budget Commission.
Two financial ordinances were adopted unanimously. Ordinance 2025‑54 authorizes the Finance Director to execute Then‑and‑Now certificates and approve payments for outstanding purchase orders; Ordinance 2025‑55 makes and transfers appropriations for city operations through Dec. 31, 2025. Both passed by a 7–0 vote.
Council approved Ordinance 2025‑59, authorizing the mayor to negotiate and enter an agreement to acquire three North Olmsted Board of Education properties commonly known as Chestnut, Maple and Pine Intermediate Schools for a combined consideration of $3,330,000; the motion passed 7–0.
Ordinance 2025‑61, authorizing a purchase agreement with RCN Technologies to provide guest wireless internet at the North Olmsted Recreation Center and at Springvale Golf Course (total cost $76,667.53), was considered under a suspension of the three‑reading rule and adopted 7–0. Council also moved, suspended and adopted Ordinance 2025‑65 (to capture codified ordinances before the summer recess) by roll call 7–0.
Several items were introduced or placed on first reading. Ordinance 2025‑64 would repeal Chapter 559 of the city code (Alarm Systems) and was introduced for consideration; Resolution 2025‑66 (a renewal agreement with McCaulley & Company, LLC for grant writing and consulting services) was placed on first reading. Resolution 2025‑62, previously discussed in committee, was removed from tonight’s agenda by a 7–0 vote following a motion by Councilman Limpert.
Votes at a glance (recorded roll calls reported in the meeting minutes): all adopted ordinances and resolutions listed above recorded seven yes votes and no no/abstain votes.
The council recessed for July and will next meet on Aug. 5, 2025.
