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Parma council adopts multiple infrastructure and code amendments, waives rules to speed projects
Summary
At its April 6 meeting, the Parma City Council adopted a package of infrastructure contracts and city-code amendments — including $1.82 million for asphalt and several sewer and pavement program agreements — and approved a nuisance-abatement resolution for a Wilbur Avenue property. Council also suspended rules to expedite grant-funded sewer work.
Parma City Council on April 6 adopted a series of ordinances to advance local infrastructure and maintenance projects, approving contract amendments and several code changes and invoking suspension of rules to expedite grant-funded sewer work.
The council adopted Ordinance 20-26 (purchase of asphalt concrete) as amended to insert Allied Corporation and $1,819,500; Ordinance 27-26 (2026 pavement maintenance) as amended to add Crossroads Asphalt Recycling, Inc. for $366,750; and Ordinance 28-26 (tack coat and prime coat) as amended to add Crossroads Asphalt Recycling, Inc. for $227,750. Council members moved to waive Rule 52 and place each on third reading before adopting them by roll call.
Council also approved a package of code updates on third reading, including Ordinance 29-26 (amendments to tree preservation/removal on public property), Ordinance 30-26 (repeal of the duty to keep sidewalks in repair and clean), Ordinance 31-26 (permit requirements amendments), Ordinance 32-26 (amendments related to trees, sidewalks, driveways, parking lots and aprons), and Ordinance 33-26 (definition of public nuisance). Those measures were advanced and adopted without substantive debate.
Under suspension of the rules, council placed 14 pieces of legislation on final passage, including multiple agreements with the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District (MCIP) for design and construction phases of sewer improvement projects and a memorandum of understanding with Middleburg Heights for joint sanitary sewer work. Council adopted Ordinance 50-26 (MCIP construction for North & West Linden Lane septic abatement, phase 2) and related measures to meet project schedules.
On personnel matters, Ordinance 54-26 (adding a golf-course executive chef position in Parks & Recreation) was considered under suspension. Councilwoman Cammie Schuman recused herself from the vote and the executive-session discussion; Councilwoman Kelly Zacharias agreed to sponsor the ordinance, which the council adopted under suspension.
Council also adopted Ordinance 56-26 to amend the city’s 2026 permanent appropriations. The auditor explained the ordinance covered: a refund to the Cleveland Water Department for Brookdale water-line work; reallocation of a payment to QCI (inspections); and a $982,000 appropriation tied to the North & West Linden Lane septic abatement project portion (including OPWC loan dollars, resident assessments, and the city share).
Resolution 44-26 — requesting summary nuisance abatement at a Wilbur Avenue parcel — passed after council members described severe interior deterioration and confirmed the city would not front demolition costs. Several proclamations and observance resolutions (including recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month and Arbor Day) were also adopted.
Votes at a glance (selected): - Ordinance 20-26 (asphalt concrete, amended to Allied Corporation): adopted by roll call (affirmative votes recorded in the meeting roll calls). - Ordinance 27-26 (pavement maintenance, Crossroads Asphalt Recycling, $366,750): adopted by roll call. - Ordinance 28-26 (tack/prime coat, Crossroads Asphalt Recycling, $227,750): adopted by roll call. - Ordinance 50-26 (MCIP sewer construction): adopted under suspension to meet project schedule. - Ordinance 54-26 (add golf-course executive chef): adopted; Councilwoman Schuman recused from the discussion and vote. - Resolution 44-26 (summary nuisance abatement, Wilbur Avenue parcel): adopted.
Why it matters: the votes move forward a series of capital, pavement, and sewer projects that affect street conditions, water/sewer infrastructure and long-running neighborhood blight issues. Several items were advanced under suspension to meet grant or construction schedules. Council’s votes also adjusted appropriations to ensure funds were available for current projects.
What’s next: multiple projects referenced (e.g., North & West Linden Lane septic abatement phases, Brainerd Drive relief sewer work, and design phases on West 54th Street) proceed to implementation steps tied to project schedules and funding; staff presentations and engineering updates were requested where construction timing was uncertain.
