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Richmond Heights council approves four resolutions on grants, fleet and surplus sales
Summary
The Richmond Heights City Council committee approved four resolutions on June 23, 2026, authorizing two grant applications, purchasing two city vehicles and authorizing the sale of a surplus pickup; the alternative tax budget was laid over for first reading July 1.
Richmond Heights — The City Council committee of the whole approved four resolutions on June 23 that authorize two grant applications, the purchase of two new city vehicles and the sale of a surplus pickup truck.
Mayor Kim Thomas told the council the city will apply for a county community development supplemental grant (Resolution 59‑2026) seeking $50,000; staff said the application is due July 13 and, if awarded, funds would be expended in 2027. "We are submitting this year a grant of $50,000 that can be used throughout the city," the mayor said.
Why it matters: The two grant applications are aimed at local infrastructure and community development projects; if funded, they will support projects identified in the city's capital planning and require later appropriations.
Details and votes at a glance: Resolution 59‑2026 authorizes the mayor to submit an application to the county department for the community development supplemental grant (proposed request: $50,000) and was passed on motion. Resolution 60‑2026 authorizes submission of an application to the county/HUD block program to address an access/parking issue near an apartment building; staff estimated the project at about $150,000 and explained the work would address existing access constraints. Resolution 61‑2026 authorizes purchasing a 2026 Ford Explorer (to be assigned to the mayor) and a 2026 Ford Maverick pickup (for the building department) through Liberty Ford below state cooperative pricing, with estimated post‑trade cost for the Explorer about $43,298 and fund numbers cited by staff. Resolution 62‑2026 authorizes the online sale of a surplus 2015 Ford F‑150 that staff determined would require an estimated $8,000–$10,000 in repairs to return to service; staff recommended sale rather than further repairs.
All listed resolutions (59‑2026, 60‑2026, 61‑2026, 62‑2026) were moved and voted to pass during the meeting; the alternative tax budget (Resolution 6326) was presented at first reading and must be passed at the July 1 meeting to meet the county deadline.
What’s next: Passing the grant applications will require subsequent acceptance and appropriation if awards are received; the fleet purchases will proceed after procurement steps and use funds from the cited accounts. The alternative tax budget remains for action at the July 1 meeting.
Speakers quoted: Mayor Kim Thomas; Ryan (service/administrative staff) provided technical details on vehicle condition and surplus valuation.
Ending: Council adjourned after recording motions and votes on the resolutions and moving the alternative tax budget to first reading.
