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Green City Council adopts NOPEC electricity aggregation, approves Chick‑fil‑A right‑of‑way dedication and multiple contracts
Summary
The Green City Council on March 10 adopted ordinances to join NOPEC electric aggregation (starting June 1 at a 9.48¢/kWh rate), approved a right‑of‑way dedication for a Chick‑fil‑A at Arlington Ridge, and adopted a list of engineering contractors and related budget adjustments; two councilmembers abstained from the contracts vote due to employment conflicts.
The Green City Council approved a package of measures on March 10 that included joining the Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council (NOPEC) electricity aggregation program, adopting a right‑of‑way dedication tied to a planned Chick‑fil‑A, and renewing a list of approved engineering and professional service firms.
Council voted to adopt the NOPEC ordinances that make Green an "opt‑out" aggregation community; the program’s 12‑month rate for 2026 was reported as 9.48¢ per kilowatt‑hour, about 4% lower than the next lowest bid and slightly below the city’s current rate. City officials said customers would begin receiving the NOPEC rate on June 1 and residents in active contracts may opt out if they wish.
Council also adopted Resolution 2026‑R09 approving a dedication plat and right‑of‑way dedication to facilitate an additional turn lane at Arlington Ridge tied to the proposed Chick‑fil‑A at the Target Plaza site. Council suspended committee deliberations, bypassed a three‑reading rule and adopted the resolution the same night.
On related measures, council adopted Resolution 2026‑R03, which renews a three‑year list (2026–2028) of approximately 16 prequalified engineering, construction and professional service firms used for city contracting. During the discussion one councilmember disclosed part‑time employment with a firm on the list and another member noted a similar relationship; both announced they would abstain from the vote and were recorded as doing so. Council then approved R03 by recorded roll call.
Council also approved Resolution 2026‑R04 to renew the city’s contract with the Summit County Legal Defenders office for indigent defense services; the city’s per‑case payment was described as $45 for 2026 (reported as down from $50.60 in 2025), with the state covering the remaining standard fee up to $250. The council accepted a NOPEC "Energized Community" grant of $20,462 to be used for energy efficiency or infrastructure projects.
Votes at a glance - 2026‑R09 (right‑of‑way dedication for Chick‑fil‑A): adopted (recorded roll call; motion carried). - 2026‑04 (ordinance to join NOPEC): adopted (third reading; motion carried). - 2026‑05 (NOPEC plan of operation and governance): adopted (third reading; motion carried). - 2026‑R03 (three‑year contractors list): adopted; two councilmembers announced abstentions prior to the roll call and were recorded as abstaining. - 2026‑R04 (legal defenders agreement): adopted (third reading; motion carried). - 2026‑R08 (NOPEC grant acceptance): adopted (motion carried).
Why it matters The NOPEC agreement is intended to lower residential electric costs through bulk purchasing; the council emphasized that enrollment is automatic (opt‑out) and that customers under separate contracts retain choice. The right‑of‑way dedication is tied to local traffic improvements needed for a major private development; council members framed the lane addition as a mitigation step for expected stacking on Arlington Ridge.
What’s next The rezoning related to the development site (988 East Turkey Foot Lake Road) was the subject of a separate public hearing held the same night and will be scheduled for a future council vote; the NOPEC rate takes effect June 1 unless a resident opts out.
Sources: Council meeting, March 10, 2026 (presentation and roll‑call votes).
