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Council approves emergency generator purchase, removes special assessments and adopts 2027 alternative tax budget
Summary
Council passed emergency ordinance 33-2026 to appropriate up to $68,689.56 for a CAT generator for the fire department, passed ordinance 34-2026 removing certain special assessments tied to the Omni Rockside Pace project, and adopted resolution 12-2026 approving the city’s 2027 alternative tax budget; ordinance 32-2026 (road salt purchase) received first reading.
At its June 30 meeting, the Seven Hills City Council approved several emergency measures and advanced routine procurement items.
Ordinance 33-2026: The council suspended the rules and approved an emergency appropriation not to exceed $68,689.56 for the purchase of one CAT generator (model C4.4GCAB) for use by the Seven Hills Fire Department. The purchase was authorized to be made from Ellis Brothers Electric Ltd; council approved the emergency clause and passed the ordinance by voice vote during the meeting.
Ordinance 34-2026: Council suspended rules and passed ordinance 34-2026 as an emergency measure to remove special assessments previously levied for certain public improvements in cooperation with the Northeast Ohio Advanced Energy District related to the Omni Rockside Pace Project. The ordinance passed by voice vote.
Resolution 12-2026: Council suspended the rules and adopted resolution 12-2026 as an emergency measure, approving the proposed alternative tax budget for the City of Seven Hills for fiscal year 2027.
Ordinance 32-2026 (first reading): The council conducted the first reading of an ordinance authorizing the purchase of 3,920 tons of road salt (sodium chloride) through a joint municipal improvement consortium for up to $279,888 for the 2026–27 winter season; this item was introduced but not adopted at this meeting.
Mayor Bassiata used his report to thank staff and volunteers for recent city events — including a senior trip, the Seven Hills horseshoe club’s appearance on New Day Cleveland, America 250 activities, and a Friday night concert estimated to draw about 1,000 attendees. Director Tony Terry and the Seven Hills Foundation were thanked for event work.
The council moved into and later reconvened from an executive session for imminent litigation, personnel and employee performance; the transcript records some vocal opposition to the executive-session motion but shows the council reconvened and adjourned at 6:58 p.m.
