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Council approves appropriations, parks restriction and emergency dispatch purchase
Summary
Council amended and adopted an appropriations ordinance (Ordinance 26‑2026), passed an ordinance banning presence of certain tier‑three sex offenders from parks (Ordinance 27‑2026), and approved an emergency purchase of two Motorola radio consoles to create dispatch redundancy (Ordinance 28‑2026).
At its June 15 meeting the North Canton City Council adopted several ordinances after motions, amendments and suspensions of the three‑reading rule.
Ordinance 26‑2026 (appropriations): Council discussed and amended the city’s 2026 appropriations ordinance, which includes funding adjustments for municipal roads and other items. After an amendment and a motion to suspend council rules, the ordinance was adopted under suspension.
Ordinance 27‑2026 (parks sex‑offender restriction): Council considered an ordinance to amend Chapter 533 of the codified ordinances to prohibit the presence of certain tier‑three sex offenders in city parks and park facilities. Sponsors described the measure as proactive and intended to assist law enforcement while protecting park users. Council suspended rules and adopted the ordinance under emergency/suspension procedures.
Ordinance 28‑2026 (emergency purchase of radio consoles): Council authorized the mayor to enter into a purchase agreement with Staley Technologies for installation of two Motorola radio consoles at a total cost of $154,578.15 to provide dispatch redundancy at the fire station. Presenters noted recent operational disruptions (a gas leak at City Hall) and said the funds were already appropriated for the fire station; staff cited a vendor price increase if the purchase were delayed. Council adopted the ordinance under suspension.
What’s next: Implementation steps include procurement actions for the consoles, public‑safety operational planning for the new backup dispatch location, and administrative follow‑up on appropriation line‑items as amended.
