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Council approves several routine measures; trail design and survey not authorized

City Council, City of University Heights · October 9, 2025
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Summary

Council adopted a SUDEP awareness resolution, appointed a special prosecutor and approved a compensation agreement, authorized a lobbying contract and purchased a utility vehicle; motions to authorize design and survey for the Washington Boulevard trail were not moved.

At its Oct. 9 meeting, University Heights City Council took the following formal actions:

• Resolution 2025‑47 (SUDEP awareness month): Council adopted the resolution recognizing October 2025 as Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy awareness month. The resolution references Ohio House Bill 731 (Brenna's Law) and CDC statistics; the motion carried on a roll call vote with all members voting 'aye.'

• Special Prosecutor appointment: Council authorized Attorney Thomas Hanselak of Joseph W. Deimert & Associates to act as Special Prosecutor for a Shaker Municipal Court matter (2025 CRB00669); the motion passed unanimously.

• Compensation agreement for Special Prosecutor: Council authorized the Mayor to execute a compensation agreement with Deimert & Associates at $175 per hour for the same matter; vote unanimous.

• Lobbying services: Council authorized a $25,000 agreement with L&E Group to pursue state capital budget funding (for example, Walter Stinson Park restroom improvements); Mayor and Law Director described prior work and payment timing. Motion passed on roll call 'aye.'

• Equipment purchase: Council authorized the purchase of one Kubota utility vehicle from Mentor MFG not to exceed $23,129.20 for backyard refuse collection; vote unanimous.

• Washington Boulevard Trail (Agenda Items A and B): No motion was made to authorize the American Structurepoint $181,110 design proposal (Item A) and no motion was made to authorize the Bromwell survey ($35,800; Item B). Council directed staff to provide further documentation and cost alternatives before reconsideration.

All affirmative roll‑call votes during this meeting were recorded as 'all voted "aye."'

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