City Council

Regular Meeting

Charleston, WV · November 17, 2025

Minutes

JOURNAL of the PROCEEDINGS of the CITY COUNCIL CITY OF CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA Regular Meeting – Monday, November 17, 2025 at 7:00 P.M. Council Chambers – City Hall – Charleston, West Virginia OFFICIAL RECORD Amy Shuler Goodwin Miles C. Cary II Mayor City Clerk Journal – City Council – Charleston, WV November 17th – 2nd CALL TO ORDER* The Council met at 7:00 P.M., for the second meeting in the month of November on the 17th day, in the year 2025, and was called to order by the Honorable Mayor, Amy Shuler Goodwin. The invocation was delivered by Councilmember Overstreet, and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Steelhammer. City Clerk, Miles C. Cary II, called the roll of members and it was found that there were present at the time: ANNIE BURKA BURTON CEPERLEY COOK FAEGRE FERRELL GARDNER GIANOLA HAAS HOOVER JENKINS JONES KERNS KING MOORE OVERSTREET PEPPER PHARR ROBINSON RUBIO SALANGO SNODGRASS SOLOMON STEELHAMMER TAYLOR MAYOR GOODWIN With twenty-five members being present, the Mayor declared a quorum present. ’s absence was excused by the City Clerk per Resolution No. 582-21. All absences were excused by the City Clerk per Resolution No. 582-21. Pending the reading of the Journal of the previous meeting, the reading thereof was dispensed with and the same duly approved. Journal – City Council – Charleston, WV November 17th – 2nd PUBLIC SPEAKERS 1. Rico Moore – Spoke about police excessive force. 2. Olubumi Kusimo-Frazier – Spoke about police excessive force. 3. Geoffrey Cullop – Spoke about police excessive force. 4. Tara Raymo – Read a passage of the Bible. CLAIMS 1. A claim of Brian Love, Charleston, WV; alleges damage to vehicle. Journal – City Council – Charleston, WV November 17th – 2nd PROCLAMATIONS None COMMUNICATIONS None Journal – City Council – Charleston, WV November 17th – 2nd REPORTS OF COMMITTEES COMMITTEE ON FINANCE Councilmember Jenkins, Chair of the Council Committee on Finance, submitted the following reports: 1. Your committee on Finance has had under consideration the following resolution, and reports the same to Council with the recommendation that Resolution No. 25-112 be adopted. Resolution No. 25-112 - Authorizing the Mayor or City Manager to contract with Amwins Group Benefits, LLC for medical and prescription drug coverage for the Medicare eligible retiree health plan at a set cost per member per month described in the attached exhibit as Alternative Medical Plan 5 for the plan year starting January 1, 2026. Be it Resolved by the Council of the City of Charleston, West Virginia: That the Mayor or City Manager is authorized to contract with Amwins Group Benefits, LLC for medical and prescription drug coverage for the Medicare eligible retiree health plan at a set cost per member per month described in the attached exhibit as Alternative Medical Plan 5 for the plan year starting January 1, 2026. Councilmember Jenkins added there will not be a premium increase. There will be an increase of $200/year for the out-of-pocket expense. This agreement will be for one year, starting in 2026. Councilmember Kerns added that most retirees are on a fixed, low income. It is not fair to change their benefits after they have retired. Councilmember Snodgrass stated that Option 4 should have been chosen as it does not change the current benefits or cost. $200 is a lot since most of the people affected do not have the ability to increase their income. Councilmember Snodgrass motioned to Amend Resolution No. 25-112 by: Changing Line 4 by removing “5” and inserting “4”. And changing line 10 by removing “5” and inserting “4” Councilmember Solomon seconded the motion to amend. Journal – City Council – Charleston, WV November 17th – 2nd Councilmember Overstreet confirmed with Finance Director Andy Wood that the monthly premium would increase the cost to the City. It would not change the retiree’s premium. Councilmember Ceperley confirmed with Wood that the City’s cost would increase by $68,000 if the proposed amendment should pass. Councilmember Annie confirmed with Wood that the City’s coverage is secondary to Medicare. This would affect 564 retirees. The City was told to expect an 8-10% increase for the following year (2027). Councilmember Overstreet stated that he would abstain from voting as he is on the retiree plan. Councilmember Gardner confirmed with Wood that the budgeted amount is within the Plan 4. Councilmember Faegre confirmed with Wood that the proposed $200 increase will be to the maximum out- of-pocket cost. Councilmember Faegre suggested tabling the resolution to get feedback from retirees. Wood added that it could delay having cards sent to retirees, but they would still have coverage. Councilmember Cook asked if they knew how many more retirees would soon be in this pool. Wood replied that he did not know that information presently, but the report for it does exist. It is reasonable to expect the numbers to grow every year. Councilmember King spoke against the amendment. Councilmember Gianola confirmed with Wood that the out-of-pocket maximum has been $300 since at least 2013. Councilmember Robinson stated that part of the Committee process is to allow for this type of discussion and amendments. Councilmember Snodgrass stated that it was important for every member of Council to vote to change benefits of retirees. They should not raise the cost of benefits for people that are mostly below the property level. With members present recorded thereon as voting in the majority in the negative, the Mayor declared the Amendment to Resolution No. 25-112 as not passed. Journal – City Council – Charleston, WV November 17th – 2nd Councilmember Jenkins reserved the right to close discussion. Councilmember Jones confirmed with Wood that Medicare population retirees are not allowed to use the City Clinic. Councilmember Faegre stated that before the current Administration, most City workers were underpaid, which made their social security benefits very low. Councilmember Snodgrass requested a roll call vote. Councilmember Overstreet stated that he would abstain from voting as he is on the retiree plan. Councilmember Solomon motioned to table the resolution. There was no second. Councilmember Pharr confirmed with Wood the only the out-of-pocket maximum was changing, not the deductible. The deductible is set by the Federal government. Councilmember Gianola confirmed with Wood that if the resolution did not pass, there would not be a plan in place come January 1, 2026. Councilmember Steelhammer confirmed with Wood that if the resolution should not pass, the City would have to go back to the brokers to secure a different plan with the same or possibly different proposals. There would be a definite risk of loss of coverage if an agreement could not be reached by the two meetings in December. Councilmember Jenkins stated that the premiums and out of pocket costs have not changed since 2013. This is very rare when other insurances costs are increasing by 1,000% and most private businesses do not offer this supplementary plan. The proposed resolution keeps the increase to a minimum. Councilmember Jenkins moved to approve the resolution. Councilmember Hoover seconded the motion. A roll call was taken: YEAS: Annie, Ceperley, Cook, Ferrell, Gardner, Gianola, Haas, Hoover, Jenkins, Jones, King, Moore, Pepper, Pharr, Robinson, Rubio, Salango, Solomon, Steelhammer, Taylor, Mayor Goodwin NAYS: Faegre, Kerns, Snodgrass ABSTAIN: Overstreet Journal – City Council – Charleston, WV November 17th – 2nd ABSENT: Burka, Burton With members present recorded thereon as voting in the majority in the affirmative with 21 YEAS 3 NAYS and 1 ABSTAIN, Mayor Goodwin declared Resolution No. 25-112 as adopted. Journal – City Council – Charleston, WV November 17th – 2nd 2. Your committee on Finance has had under consideration the following resolution, and reports the same to Council with the recommendation that Resolution No. 25-113 be adopted. Resolution No. 25-113 - Authorizing the Mayor or City Manager to purchase a total of twelve model year 2026 Ford Interceptors from Thornhill Group, Inc. for the Charleston Police Department at a total price of $806,450.36, where the price also includes the purchase and installation of all equipment necessary to upfit the vehicles for CPD use, all pursuant to a competitive bid process. Be it Resolved by the Council of the City of Charleston, West Virginia: That the Mayor or City Manager is authorized to purchase a total of twelve model year 2026 Ford Interceptors from Thornhill Group, Inc. for the Charleston Police Department at a total price of $806,450.36, where the price also includes the purchase and installation of all equipment necessary to upfit the vehicles for CPD use, all pursuant to a competitive bid process. Councilmember Jenkins added that the purchase will be for the vehicles and all items needed to outfit them. The lowest bid did not meet the specifications. Councilmember Jenkins moved to approve the resolution. Councilmember Ceperley seconded the motion. With members present recorded thereon as voting unanimously in the affirmative, the Mayor declared Resolution No. 25-113. Journal – City Council – Charleston, WV November 17th – 2nd 3. Your committee on Finance has had under consideration the following resolution, and reports the same to Council with the recommendation that Resolution No. 25-114 be adopted. Resolution No. 25-114 - Authorizing the Mayor or City Manager to enter into an agreement with Advizex in the amount of $58,766.43 for the purchase of firewall and edge routers to update outdated equipment and software for Information Systems pursuant to competitively sourced contract. Be it Resolved by the Council of the City of Charleston, West Virginia: That the Mayor or City Manager is authorized to enter into an agreement with Advizex in the amount of $58,766.43 for the purchase of firewall and edge routers to update outdated equipment and software for Information Systems pursuant to competitively sourced contract. Councilmember Jenkins added that the resolution is to upgrade equipment for cyber security. Councilmember Jenkins moved to approve the resolution. Councilmember Ceperley seconded the motion. With members present recorded thereon as voting in the majority in the affirmative, Mayor Goodwin declared Resolution No. 25-114 as adopted. Journal – City Council – Charleston, WV November 17th – 2nd REPORTS OF OFFICERS 1. City Treasurer’s Report to City Council Month Ending October 2025. 2. Municipal Court Report to City Council Month Ending October 2025. NEW BILLS Introduced by Councilmember Mary Beth Hoover November 17, 2025: Bill No. 8065 – A BILL to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Charleston by amending the sign regulations relating to the size of digital display signs. Refer to Municipal Planning Commission and Planning, Streets and Traffic Committee Journal – City Council – Charleston, WV November 17th – 2nd MISCELLANEOUS/UNFINISHED BUSINESS None REMARKS BY MEMBERS 1. Mayor Goodwin stated that the Christmas Parade will be December 11, 2025. 2. Councilmember Kerns stated that the new black seats at the Convention Center are very nice and elegant. 3. Councilmember Annie thanked the Engineering Department and Public Works for help with paving in his Ward after the gas company did work. 4. Councilmember Faegre stated that City Attorney Kevin Baker was the Board President of West Side Soccer and was recently awarded the 2025 West Virginia Soccer Association Administrator of the Year. 5. Councilmember Solomon encouraged the creation of a Citizen or Council Review Board to ensure accountability and transparency. 6. Councilmember Pharr the recent Farm to Table Event was one of the best meals she ever had. She added that Earl Lloyd was the first African American MBA player and thanked the Mayor for giving his family a key to the City. 7. Councilmember Snodgrass requested a total amount of how much the City has paid in lawsuits against CPD. Journal – City Council – Charleston, WV November 17th – 2nd 8. Councilmember Pepper thanked the Mayor, Parking Director Terri Allen, City Manager Ben Mishoe and others for their help with the West Virginia International Film Festival. Journal – City Council – Charleston, WV November 17th – 2nd ADJOURNMENT City Clerk, Miles C. Cary II, called the closing roll call: YEAS: Annie, Ceperley, Cook, Faegre, Ferrell, Gardner, Gianola, Haas, Hoover, Jenkins, Jones, Kerns, King, Moore, Overstreet, Pepper, Pharr, Robinson, Rubio, Salango, Snodgrass, Solomon, Steelhammer, Taylor, Mayor Goodwin NAYS: ABSENT: Burka, Burton At 8:27 p.m., by a motion from Councilmember Ceperley, Council adjourned until Monday, December 1, 2025, 7:00 p.m., in Council Chambers at City Hall. _______________________________ Amy Shuler Goodwin, Honorable Mayor _______________________________ Miles C. Cary II, City Clerk

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CHARLESTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting November 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM THIS MEETING WILL TAKE PLACE IN PERSON AND CAN BE VIEWED LIVE VIA https://charlestonwv.civicclerk.com/web/home.aspx Council Chambers, Third Floor City Hall, 501 Virginia St. E. Charleston, WV AGENDA CALL TO ORDER BY THE MAYOR INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL PUBLIC SPEAKERS AND CLAIMS 1. INTERESTED PUBLIC SPEAKERS MUST REGISTER AT THE CLERK’S HALLWAY TABLE IN PERSON NO EARLIER THAN 15 MINUTES BEFORE THE MEETING STARTS. FIVE (5) SPEAKERS WILL BE PERMITTED (RULE NO. 22 (B)). 2. Claims 11-17-2025 PROCLAMATIONS 1. 11-17-2025 COMMUNICATIONS 1. 11-17-2025 REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES FINANCE 1. Resolution No. 25-112 - Authorizing the Mayor or City Manager to contract with Amwins Group Benefits, LLC for medical and prescription drug coverage for the Medicare eligible retiree health plan. 2. Resolution No. 25-113 - Authorizing the Mayor or City Manager to purchase a total of twelve Page | 1 of 2 Page | 1 of model year 2025 Ford Interceptors for the Charleston Police Department pursuant to a competitive bid process. 3. Resolution No. 25-114 - Authorizing the Mayor or City Manager to enter into an agreement with Advizex for the purchase of firewall and edge routers for Information Systems. REPORTS OF OFFICERS 1. 11-17-2025 NEW BILLS 1. 11-17-2025 UNFINISHED BUSINESS AND/OR MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS REMARKS BY MEMBERS ROLL CALL ADJOURNMENT THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL WILL BE DECEMBER 1, 2025 AT 7:00 PM. *Meetings may be recorded and broadcast via internet https://charlestonwv.civicclerk.com Page | 2 of 2 Page | 2 of Resolution No. 25-112 Introduced in Council: Adopted by Council: November 17, 2025 Introduced by: Referred to: Joseph Jenkins Finance 1 Resolution No. 25-112 - Authorizing the Mayor or City Manager to contract with Amwins Group 2 Benefits, LLC for medical and prescription drug coverage for the Medicare eligible retiree health 3 plan at a set cost per member per month described in the attached exhibit as Alternative 4 Medical Plan 5 for the plan year starting January 1, 2026. 5 6 Be it Resolved by the Council of the City of Charleston, West Virginia: 7 8 That the Mayor or City Manager is authorized to contract with Amwins Group Benefits, LLC for 9 medical and prescription drug coverage for the Medicare eligible retiree health plan at a set 10 cost per member per month described in the attached exhibit as Alternative Medical Plan 5 for 11 the plan year starting January 1, 2026. Page | 3 of City of Charleston/Charleston Sanitary Board 2026 Retiree Medical & Rx Plan Renewal 2026 Renewal Summary: City of Charleston and Charleston Sanitary Board PRESENTED BY: Jim Ball Amwins Group Benefits, LLC Vice President, Sales T: 704-749-2707 jim.ball@amwins.com Page | 1 Page | 4 of City of Charleston/Charleston Sanitary Board 2026 Retiree Medical & Rx Plan Renewal Renewal Summary We are pleased to provide the 2026 Group Retiree Medical and Prescription Drug Program Renewal for the City of Charleston/Charleston Sanitary Board. Other than the annual Medicare deductible and co-insurance adjustments for Parts A, B, and D, the plan designs will remain unchanged for 2026. In addition to the current offering below we have also included alternative medical insurance plans for you to consider. Please review the program details enclosed in this summary. As always, Amwins Group Benefits will continue to provide our extensive administrative services including: Eligibility Management Program Administration Annual and Monthly Enrollments List Billing Retiree Communications Retiree Specialty Contact Center Customer Service Ongoing Retiree Advocacy and Support Medical Plan Underwritten by: The Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company Effective January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026 Plan 2025 2026 % Increase # of Lives Post 65 $190.05 $275.57 45.00% 541 Pre 65 Medicare Eligible $241.50 $350.18 45.00% 23 Prescription Drug Plan Underwritten by: Express Scripts Medicare Effective January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026 2025 2026 % Increase # of Lives Custom 4 Tier $130.50 $137.80 5.59% 564 Overall Combined Program 2025 2026 % Increase # of Lives Post 65 w/ Rx $320.55 $413.37 28.96% 541 Pre 65 Medicare Eligible $372.00 $487.98 31.18% 23 w/ Rx Amounts are inclusive of all services performed by Amwins Group Benefits, insurance premiums and non-insurance costs. Administration services are provided by Amwins Group Benefits, LLC, a division of Amwins Group, Inc. Page | 2 Page | 5 of City of Charleston/Charleston Sanitary Board 2026 Retiree Medical & Rx Plan Renewal Retiree Program Plan Designs Medical Plan Underwritten by: The Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company Effective January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026 Pre-65 Medicare Eligible Post-65 Deductible * Part B Deductible Part B Deductible Coinsurance 20% 20% Total OOP Max ** $300 $300 Lifetime Benefit Max Unlimited Unlimited * Part B Deductible for 2026 has not been released yet (2025: $257) ** Includes Calendar Year Deductible Prescription Drug Plan Underwritten by: Express Scripts Medicare Effective January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026 Custom 4 Tier Custom 4 Tier 2026 (30 Day Retail) (90 Day/Mail Order) Calendar Year Deductible $50 Tier 1: Generic $5 + 20% $10 + 20% Tier 2: Preferred Brand 25% - $20 minimum, $95 maximum 22.5% - $40 minimum, $285 maximum Tier 3: Non-Preferred Brand 25% - $35 minimum, $100 maximum 24% - $70 minimum, $300 maximum Tier 4: Specialty 20% - $100 maximum 20% - $100 maximum Catastrophic Coverage $0 Copays Out-of-Pocket Maximum: $2,100 Page | 3 Page | 6 of City of Charleston/Charleston Sanitary Board 2026 Retiree Medical & Rx Plan Renewal Alternative Plan Options Amwins is pleased to present alternative retiree medical plan options, underwritten by The Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company, Transamerica Life Insurance Company, and United American Insurance Company. These plans offer coverage comparable to your current plan. Please review the plan summaries below for key details. Retiree Medical Insurance Plan Underwritten by: The Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company / Transamerica Life Insurance Company / United American Insurance Company Effective January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026 2025 2026 % Change # of Lives (Hartford) (New Carrier / Plan) Alt. Medical Plan 1 $190.05 $226.70 19.28% 541 The Hartford Alt. Medical Plan 2 Post-65: $190.05 Post-65: 24.70% $237.00 564 Transamerica* Pre-65: $241.50 Pre-65: (1.86%) Alt. Medical Plan 3 Post-65: $190.05 Post-65: 8.92% $207.00 564 Transamerica* Pre-65: $241.50 Pre-65: (14.29%) Alt. Medical Plan 4 Post-65: $190.05 Post-65: 14.71% $218.00 564 United American Pre-65: $241.50 Pre-65: (9.73%) Alt. Medical Plan 5 Post-65: $190.05 Post-65: 4.18% $198.00 564 United American Pre-65: $241.50 Pre-65: (18.01%) *Residents of FL will be issued standard Plan G with age-banded rates. Alternative Retiree Program Plan Designs Alternative Retiree Medical Insurance Plan Underwritten by: The Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company / Transamerica Life Insurance Company / United American Insurance Company Effective January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026 Alt. Med. 1 Alt. Med. 2 Alt. Med. 3 Alt. Med. 4 Alt. Med. 5 Part B Part B Part B Part B Part B Deductible * Deductible Deductible Deductible Deductible Deductible 20% to $300, Coinsurance then 10% to OOP 20% 20% 20% 20% Max Total OOP Max ** $1,000 $300 $500 $300 $500 Lifetime Benefit Max Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited * Part B Deductible for 2026 has not yet been released (2025: $257) ** Includes Calendar Year Deductible Page | 4 Page | 7 of City of Charleston/Charleston Sanitary Board 2026 Retiree Medical & Rx Plan Renewal Group Retiree Program Renewal Acceptance 2026 Please review and confirm the 2026 subsidy and billing summary. Please return the signed electronic copy to holly.danca@amwins.com Subsidy 2025 2026 All Members Handled by Client Handled by Client Billing Mode 2025 Billing Mode 2026 Billing Mode All Members List Bill List Bill Please Confirm 2026 Medical Plan(s)  Alt. Medical Plan 1 2026 Selection  Alt. Medical Plan 2  Keep current Medical Plans  Alt. Medical Plan 3 (Post-65 and Pre-65 Disabled)  Alt. Medical Plan 4  Alt. Medical Plan 5 Please be advised, we have reviewed the proposed plans, rates, subsidy levels, and billing modes and communications. We authorize Amwins to mail these renewal communications to our retirees, advising them of the 2026 changes. Print Name Print Title Signature Date Page | 5 Page | 8 of Dear City of Charleston, WV, Medco Containment Life Insurance Company and Medco Containment Insurance Company of New York (hereinafter referred to as “Express Scripts Medicare”) is pleased to continue offering the Medicare Part D Employer Group Waiver Plan (EGWP) for 2026 as described in this renewal notice and in accordance with the terms and conditions of your current Express Scripts Medicare Agreement (hereinafter “Agreement”). 1 Please review the renewal notice and reach out to Amwins Group Benefits, LLC to review any further plan design changes by October 15th, 2025. If there are no changes then your benefit, premium, and appropriate EGWP Enrollee communications will renew at the below specifications effective January 1,2026 and run through December 31,2026. If you choose not to renew your EGWP benefit for the 2026 plan year, Express Scripts Medicare must be notified of your intentions to terminate in accordance with the timeframe required within the Express Scripts Medicare agreement. Mid-year terminations are not permitted. EGWP Benefit Design2: BXM42071 Pharmacy Retail Retail Maintenance Drug Program (MDP) Express Scripts Home Delivery 1-31 Day Supply (Mirrors Retail Cost Share) Day Supply Up to 31 Day Supply 32-60 Day Supply 61 to 90 Day Supply 32-90 Day Supply (Home Delivery Cost Share) Network: National Medicare Standard Standard Standard Home Delivery Performance Network Generic* $5 + 20% $10 + 20% $10 + 20% $10 + 20% Initial Preferred Brand 25% Min $20 Max $95 22.5% Min $40 Max $285 22.5% Min $40 Max $285 22.5% Min $40 Max $285 Coverage Period Member Cost Share Non-Preferred Drugs 25% Min $35 Max $100 24% Min $70 Max $300 24% Min $70 Max $300 24% Min $70 Max $300 Specialty 20% Max $100 20% Max $100 20% Max $100 20% Max $100 Deductible $50 (Part D eligible drugs and Non Part D drugs contribute, Retail & Mail) Member True Out of Pocket (TrOOP) $2,100 Catastrophic Coverage Member cost share post TrOOP is $0 Formulary Medicare Premier Access Open Non Part D Drugs4 Covered; Non-Part D Covered Including All Lifestyles (ED-DL100080+QLL, Cosmetic-DL 100071, WL-DL100133+PA) Part B and ESRD Drugs4 Not Covered As defined by Express Scripts, Non-preferred Generics will be subject to the appropriate Generic Tier copay (excluding Specialty Tier Generics, *Generic Definition* when applicable). Utilization Management Program All PA, QLL & ST (Part D and applicable Non Part D/Part B), CMS Required, and High Risk edits Compound Management Solution Compound Management Solution in place to mitigate compound drug abuse by means of inclusion and exclusion list Federal Poverty Limits Standard Federal Poverty Limit (FPL) guidelines apply Member cost share is capped at $35 for a one-month supply of each insulin covered by the plan and member cost share is $0 for Part D vaccines Other5 covered by the plan as required by CMS. Additional Benefits 0 *Please note that most specialty medications can only be dispensed up to a 31 day supply, or up to a 30 day supply if they are found on the Carelogic drug list (132368); Additionally, only medications in a limited number of drug categories can be dispensed in less than a 35 day supply from Home Delivery including but not limited to diabetic supplies, state and federally controlled drugs, and a limited number of other medications,; mail order pharmacy may update the list at their discretion; copays mirror Retail or Home Delivery unless state regulations apply. This plan participates in the Voluntary Generics Policy. Standard Federal Poverty Limit (FPL) guidelines apply. Data Class: Confidential Page | 9 of This group Medicare Part D plan has additional benefits to enhance the Medicare Part D coverage, in accordance with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Per CMS regulations, the benefit enhancements are considered other health benefits and may require filing with and approval by the state Department of Insurance. Express Scripts Medicare may 6 offer this product or may offer this product in conjunction with a supplemental insurance company. The total premium amount consists of two distinct components as outlined below. 2026 Employer Group Waiver Plan Premium PMPM $113.72 Enhanced Insurance Premium PMPM $24.08 Total Member Premium Per Member Per Month (PMPM) 7 8 $137.80 1 The information in this renewal notice is subject to the Confidentiality provision in the Medicare Part D Employer/Union-Only Sponsored Group Waiver Plan Prescription Drug Policy. 2 Required improvements to the plan designs will be incorporated as mandated by CMS. 4 Some states require coverage for certain Non-Part D, Part B, and ESRD drugs. Above Program descriptions are available upon request. 5 If an applicable state requirement has a lower member cost share cap for insulin that is deemed applicable to the supplemental product, the state requirement will apply. 6 Express Scripts Medicare may offer this product or may offer this product in conjunction with one of the following supplemental insurance companies based on your plan’s situs state: Companion Life Insurance Company, Companion Life Insurance Company of California, Niagara Life and Health Insurance Company or Pan-American Insurance Company. 7 Express Scripts Medicare will comply with applicable state Department of Insurance requirements that are available upon request for the provision of a supplemental product to the Part D plan. If any government action, change in federal or state law or regulation, change in the interpretation of any law or regulation, or any action by a pharmaceutical manufacturer has an adverse effect on the pricing terms outlined in this renewal herein or if the above options are modified or the offering of proposed options are modified without express consent of Express Scripts, then Express Scripts Medicare will have the right, upon notice, to modify these pricing terms. The parties agree that these pricing terms are subject to the Pricing Assumptions noted below. 8 Express Scripts Medicare reserves the right to re-evaluate the proposed renewal in the event of a significant membership (504 lives) reduction to the extent that it materially changes the average member morbidity enrolled within the plan." Unless otherwise notified, the terms and conditions of this renewal notice are binding, accepted, and agreed to by the Plan and are hereby incorporated into your Agreement. In the event that your organization has not accepted these terms and conditions or otherwise notified Express Scripts Medicare in writing in accordance with our Agreement by the timeframe required within our Agreement, you shall be deemed to have accepted and agreed to the terms and conditions herein. Print Name Signature If you have any questions, please contact Amwins Group Benefits, LLC at 401-734-5980. Sincerely, Amwins Group Benefits, LLC 50 Whitecap Drive North Kingston, RI 02852 401-734-5980 Data Class: Confidential Page | 10 of FY 2026 Projected Cost – City Only Revised Projection Scenarios – Alt. Medical Plan 4 & 5 July 2023 - June 2024 July 2024 - June 2025 July 2025 - June 2026 Projected Initial Proj Alt. Plan 4 Revised Proj Alt. Plan 5 Revised Proj (Jul 25-Dec (Jan 26-Jun (Jan 26-Jun 26) (Jan 26-Jun 26) (Jul 23-Jun 24) (Jul 24-Dec 24) (Jan 25-Jun 25) 25) 26) United American - $300 Ded United American - $500 Ded Enrolled Post 65 Members 493 493 493 493 493 541 541 Hartford Monthly Rate * / United American ** $181.00 $181.00 $190.05 $190.05 $199.55 $218.00 $198.00 Enrolled Pre 65 Medicare Eligible Members 19 19 19 19 19 23 23 Hartford Monthly Rate * / United American ** $230.00 $230.00 $241.50 $241.50 $253.58 $218.00 $198.00 ESI Rx Monthly Rate for Pre 65 and Post 65 Members*** $130.50 $130.50 $130.50 $130.50 $130.50 $137.80 $137.80 Total Post 65 Rate $311.50 $311.50 $320.55 $320.55 $330.05 $355.80 $335.80 Total Pre 65 Medicare Eligible Rate $360.50 $360.50 $372.00 $372.00 $384.08 $355.80 $335.80 Total Projected Cost $1,925,028 $962,514 $990,595 $990,595 $1,020,080 $1,204,027 $1,136,347 Total Projected Annual Cost $1,925,028 $1,953,109 $2,010,675 $2,194,622 $2,126,942 1% 3% 12% 9% * Initial projection assumed rate increase of 5% effective 1/1/2026 ** Revised projections assumes the medical carrier will be United American effective 1/1/2026 *** ESI had the option of exercising an increase of up to 3% effective 1/1/2024 and 1/1/2025 which they declined. Additionally, it was expected that no rate increase would apply for the period of 1/1/2026 through 12/31/2026, absent any legislative changes or actions by a pharmaceutical manufacturer causing an adverse effect on the pricing terms outlined in the prior renewal. Recent changes introduced by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) are being cited as the reason for the rate increase effective 1/1/2026. While designed to lower drug costs for Medicare beneficiaries, these changes fundamentally shift financial responsibility for prescription drugs to private plan sponsors and drug manufacturers which has resulted in higher costs for Medicare Part D plans. 1 Page | 11 of Resolution No. 25-113 Introduced in Council: Adopted by Council: November 17, 2025 Introduced by: Referred to: Joseph Jenkins Finance 1 Resolution No. 25-113 – Authorizing the Mayor or City Manager to purchase a total of twelve 2 model year 2026 Ford Interceptors from Thornhill Group, Inc. for the Charleston Police 3 Department at a total price of $806,450.36, where the price also includes the purchase and 4 installation of all equipment necessary to upfit the vehicles for CPD use, all pursuant to a 5 competitive bid process. 6 7 Be it Resolved by the Council of the City of Charleston, West Virginia: 8 9 That the Mayor or City Manager is authorized to purchase a total of twelve model year 2026 10 Ford Interceptors from Thornhill Group, Inc. for the Charleston Police Department at a total 11 price of $806,450.36, where the price also includes the purchase and installation of all 12 equipment necessary to upfit the vehicles for CPD use, all pursuant to a competitive bid 13 process. 14 Page | 12 of 2026-04 CPD Fleet Interceptors with Emergency Light Package Adamson Stephens Auto UpFit VA, LLC Thornhill Group Inc Generations Ford Industries Corp Center Mandatory Requirement 3.1 Twelve (12) 2026 Ford Interceptor Police Package Vehicle $ 845,592.00 $ 574,356.00 $ 572,340.00 $ 546,000.00 $ 542,160.00 3.1.1 Vehicles must be silver, grey in color $ - INCL $ 44,506.65 INCL 3.1.2 Vehicle Interior must be Police Grade Cloth in the front with Vinyl Rear Seats $ - INCL INCL 3.1.3 Vehicles must have Model/Engine: 3.3L V6 Engine Direct Injection FFV AWD $ - INCL INCL 3.1.4 Vehicles must have Transmission: 10 speed Auto Transmission $ - INCL INCL 3.1.5 Vehicles must come equipped with the standard Ford Manufacturer package $ - INCL INCL 3.1.5.1 Spot Lamp: Driver Side LED $ - INCL INCL 3.1.5.2 Rear Door/Window Inoperable $ - INCL INCL 3.1.5.3 Deflector Plate $ - INCL INCL 3.1.5.4 Front License Plate Bracket $ - INCL INCL 3.1.6 All vehicles must have the approved Charleston Police decals as shown in the attachment labeled "Police Vehicle Decal" 3.1.6.1 Large Charleston Police decals must be located on each side of the vehicle $ 3,000.00 $ 9,834.00 $ 9,600.00 $ 19,425.00 $ 9,600.00 3.1.6.2 A three- or four-digit number must be placed on the rear of the vehicle with the word "POLICE" on the opposite side $ 600.00 INCL $ 1,200.00 $ 8,973.62 $ 1,200.00 3.1.7 All vehicles must include a nFORCE Interior LED 6 mod rear interior light bar located in the rear windshield (Part# ENFWB01NS7) $ 18,000.00 $ 7,320.00 $ 12,300.00 $ 795.00 $ 12,300.00 3.1.8 Each vehicle must be equipped with a FuelMaster fuel ring to properly function with the existing City equipment $ 2,100.00 $ 5,904.00 $ 6,000.00 $ - $ 6,000.00 3.1.9 Vehicles must include manufacturess' warranty and an Extended Service Plan (5 years or 100,000-mike bumper0to- bumper) warranty $ - $ 24,660.00 $ - $ 34,632.00 3.2 Emergency Equipment: Each Ford Interceptor Vehicle must be delivered with Emergency Equipment Installed and operable. Each Vehicle must include the following: 3.2.1 SoundOff Signal NFUSE LED Lightbar w/15' LIN DSC Technology $ - $ 19,908.00 $ 19,920.00 $ 24,416.27 $ 19,920.00 Page | 13 of 3.2.1.1 54"/137cm 9-32 VOLT NFUSE LED Lightbar w/15' LIN DSC Technology $ - INCL $ 4,725.00 INCL INCL 3.2.1.2 Domes - No Hardcoat $ - INCL INCL INCL 3.2.1.3 Mount - Standard Fixed Height Mount (PNFLBK08) $ 1,476.00 INCL $ 851.01 INCL 3.2.1.4 Hook - PNFLBF44 $ 1,968.00 INCL $ 1,134.68 INCL 3.2.1.5 Accessories PNFLBSPLT1, Auto Dim $ 468.00 INCL $ 269.83 INCL 3.2.2 Two (2) SoundOff Signal 100J Series Composite Speakers per Vehicle $ 11,160.00 $ 4,536.00 $ 3,720.00 $ 6,936.05 $ 3,720.00 3.2.3 Two (2) SoundOff Signal 100 Series Speaker Bracket Kit (01) per vehicle (Part# ETSSVBK01) $ 1,560.00 $ 744.00 $ - $ 1,124.30 INCL 3.2.4 Two (2) SoundOff Signal Twist in undercover 2 collar kit per vehicle (Part # PLUCTCL 1) $ 168.00 $ 96.00 $ 240.00 $ 121.08 $ 240.00 3.2.5 Two (2) SoundOff Signal INTER SM W/BLK HOUS 9- 32V (B/W) per vehicle (Part# ENT3B32E) $ 9,168.00 $ 4,320.00 $ 4,104.00 $ 6,607.41 $ 4,104.00 3.2.6 One (1) SoundOff Signal MPOWER 3/4 UNDER MIRROR DRV Bracket per vehicle (Part# PMP2BKUMB8-D) $ 636.00 $ 300.00 $ 144.00 $ 366.69 $ 144.00 3.2.7 One (1) SoundOff Signal MPOWER 3/4 UNDER MIRROR PSG Bracket per vehicle (Part # PMP2BKUMB8-P) $ 636.00 $ 300.00 $ 144.00 $ 366.69 $ 144.00 3.2.8 One (1) SoundOff Signal Blueprint Remote Node HNS KIT-10' p[er vehicle (Part # ENGHK06) $ 4,596.00 $ 1,068.00 $ - $ 1,300.73 INCL 3.2.9 Two (2) SoundOff Signal INTERSECTOR SM W/BLK HOUSE (BRW) per vehicle (Part # ENT3B3RBW) $ 9,168.00 $ 4,320.00 $ 3,120.00 $ 6,607.41 $ 3,120.00 3.2.10 Two (2) SoundOff Signal INTERSECTOR DECK/GRILLE Bracket Kit per vehicle (Part# PK0123ITU202ND) $ 744.00 $ 360.00 $ - $ 536.20 INCL 3.2.11 One (1) Setina 12VS CARGO PARTITION EXPANDED METAL per vehicle (Part# PK0123ITU202ND) $ 7,908.00 $ 5,175.00 $ 4,725.00 $ 4,411.24 $ 4,725.00 3.2.12 One (1) Tessco VHF ANTENNA/COAX/CONNECTOR per vehicle (Part# 80763) $ 1,145.28 $ 984.00 $ 1,284.00 $ 1,037.40 $ 1,284.00 3.2.13 One (1) Tessco VHF ANTENNA/COAX/CONNECTOR per vehicle (Part# 35951) $ 170.16 $ 780.00 $ 468.00 $ 191.10 $ 468.00 3.2.14 One (1) Havis Bundle per vehicle (includes the following) $ 16,827.00 $ - 3.2.14.1 CONSOLE Part # C-VS-1012-INUT-H $ 8,112.00 INCL $ 6,084.00 $ 5,475.60 $ 6,084.00 3.2.14.2 CUPHOLDER Part # CUP2-1001 $ 840.00 INCL $ 636.00 $ 567.00 $ 636.00 3.2.14.3 ACCESSORY POCKET Part# C-AP-O325 $ 636.00 INCL $ 480.00 $ 429.30 $ 480.00 3.2.14.4 ARMREST Part# C-ARM-103 $ 2,580.00 INCL $ 1,932.00 $ 1,741.50 $ 1,932.00 3.2.14.5 MIC CLIP BRACKETS Part# C-MCB $ 240.00 INCL $ 180.00 $ 162.00 $ 180.00 VENDOR ADDED TO SPECS 3.2.14.6 Clips $ 204.00 N/A N/A N/A 3.2.15 All vehicles must be equipped with the following mounts: 3.2.15.1 HAVIS UT-1003 $ 4,200.00 INCL $ - $ 2,835.00 $ 3,156.00 Page | 14 of 3.2.15.2 HAVIS C-MD-119 Swivel $ 4,548.00 INCL $ 3,156.00 $ 3,069.90 $ 3,408.00 3.2.16 One (1) Go Industries Push Bumper per vehicle (Part# 40023) $ 6,540.00 $ 8,220.00 $ 5,940.00 $ 6,762.75 $ 5,940.00 3.2.17 One (1) SoundOff Signal WHITE/RED ALL LED DOMELIGHT-UNIVERSAL per vehicle (Part# ECVDMLTAL00) $ 1,728.00 $ 816.00 $ - $ 996.30 INCL 3.2.18 One (1) SoundOff Signal Blueprint 0410 50AMP Node W/MAG SW per vehicle (Part# ENGND04102) $ 4,596.00 $ 2,172.00 $ 2,052.00 $ 1,335.32 $ 2,052.00 3.2.19 One (1) SoundOff Signal Ford Utility Plug In Taillight FLSH per vehicle (Part# ETTFFUT-16) $ 2,340.00 $ 1,104.00 $ 1,200.00 $ 1,349.16 $ 1,200.00 3.2.20 Two (2) SoundOff Signal N-Force SGL D/G 12LED SAE BLK (BLU) per vehicle (Part# ENFSGS3B) $ 6,552.00 $ 3,096.00 $ 2,208.00 $ 4,722.05 $ 2,208.00 3.2.21 Two (2) SoundOff Signal LED 10-30V UC 2 Insert 10' (BW) per vehicle (Part# ELUC3H010E) $ 4,104.00 $ 1,944.00 $ 1,848.00 $ 2,957.77 $ 1,848.00 3.2.22 Two (2) SoundOff Signal MPOWER 4' STUD MNT SAE 12 LED (B/W) per vehicle (Part# EMPS2STS4E) $ 6,048.00 $ 2,856.00 $ 2,568.00 $ 4,358.81 $ 2,568.00 3.2.23 Two (2) SoundOff MPOWER 3' STUD MNT SAE 8 LED (B/W) per vehcile (Part# EMPS1STS3E) $ 5,424.00 $ 2,568.00 $ 2,016.00 $ 3,909.09 $ 2,016.00 3.2.24 One (1) SoundOff Signal Blueprint SYNCV Module W/Antenna per vehicle (Part# ENGSYMD01) $ 6,216.00 $ 2,928.00 $ 2,592.00 $ 3,583.91 $ 2,592.00 3.2.25 One (1) SoundOff Signal Blueprint LINK MICRO KIT (008) per vehicle (Part# ENGLMK013) $ 7,932.00 $ 4,236.00 $ - $ 5,189.06 INCL 3.2.26 One (1) SoundOff Signal Blueprint 500 Siren Remore BTN 200W per vehicle (Part# ENGSA5200RSP) $ 23,208.00 $ 10,908.00 $ 10,884.00 $ 13,380.86 $ 10,884.00 3.2.27 Two (2) Magnetic Mic Holder per vehicle $ 958.80 $ 1,176.00 $ 936.00 $ 900.00 $ 936.00 3.2.28 One (1) Dual Weapons Mount / w Dual universal XL / handcuff Key per vehicle $ 6,689.76 $ 6,420.00 $ 11,112.00 $ 5,613.90 $ 11,112.00 3.2.29 One (1) T-Rail Free Standing Mount per vehicle $ 3,300.00 $ 2,214.00 $ - $ 1,934.55 INCL 3.2.30 Vendor shall supply all wiring, connectors and incidental materials required for installation of all equipment $ 2,880.00 $ 3,000.00 $ 1,800.00 $ 4,800.00 $ 1,800.00 3.2.31 All SoundOff Emergency Equipment must come with a standard warranty of either 5 or 3 years $ - INCL $ - INCL 3.2.32 All Installation of SoundOff Equipment must be guaranteed with a warranty of 5 years $ - $ 34,200.00 $ 36,000.00 $ 36,000.00 3.3 In-Car Radioi Equipment: Each Vehicle must be equipped with the following: 3.3.1 JVC-NX5800K2 Next Edge Mobile (UHF2) $ 14,399.88 $ 10,924.20 $ 11,700.00 $ - $ 11,700.00 3.3.2 Kenwood Nexedge UHF (380-470 MHz) 45 Watts NXDN $ 10,740.00 INCL INCL $ - INCL 3.3.3 Conventional/Type C $ - INCL INCL $ - INCL 3.3.4 (Gen1/Gen2) Trunking $ - $ 1,710.72 $ 2,136.00 $ - $ 2,136.00 3.3.5 SIRN Radio $ - INCL INCL $ - INCL Page | 15 of 3.3.6 Radios must be equipped with Linked Layer Authentication $ - $ 4,200.00 $ 3,512.00 $ - $ 3,312.00 3.4 Required License/Trunking/Data Packet for UHF Radios: 3.4.1 JVC-KWD-5100CV P-25 Conventional LIC $ 7,452.00 $ 2,682.72 $ 3,072.00 $ - $ 3,072.00 3.4.2 JVC-KWD-5101TR P-25 Phas 1 Trunking $ 6,732.00 $ 2,388.00 $ 2,772.00 $ - $ 2,772.00 3.4.3 JVC-KWD-5106DT (OTAP) - Kenwood P25 Packet Date $ - $ 1,296.00 $ 960.00 $ - $ 960.00 3.5 Required In-Car VHF Radio: $ 4,932.00 3.5.1 JVC-NX-1700HAVK $ 7,500.00 $ 4,605.72 $ 4,932.00 $ - INCL 3.5.2 JVC-NX-1700 Analog VHF $ 6,600.00 INCL INCL $ - INCL 3.5.3 260 Channel Mobile 136-174 MHz $ - INCL INCL $ - INCL 3.5.4 50W $ - INCL INCL $ - INCL 3.5.5 VHF Radio $ - INCL INCL $ - INCL RADIOS (Added by Vendor) Not in Bid Packet N/A N/A N/A $ 14,685.00 N/A N/A N/A N/A $ 7,725.00 N/A N/A N/A N/A $ 6,975.00 N/A N/A N/A N/A $ 2,475.00 N/A N/A N/A N/A $ 6,634.50 N/A N/A N/A N/A $ 6,225.00 N/A N/A N/A N/A $ 2,325.00 N/A 3.6 Three (3) of the vehicles must be equipped with the following: 3.6.1 12VS Cargo Partition W/PTO Replacement Seating $ 21,540.00 $ 4,461.00 $ 5,775.00 $ 3,902.48 $ 5,775.00 3.6.2 Three (3) Pairs of Window Barriers (Six Total) $ 5,400.00 $ 837.00 $ 975.00 $ 734.10 $ 975.00 3.6.3 Three (3) Prisioner Partitions (Part# PK1125ITU20TM) $ - $ 2,805.00 $ - $ 2,384.78 $ 3,000.00 5. Delivery: If Vendor's location is more than 50 miles from the City, the Vendor must deliver the contract items to Charleston Police Department $ 12,000.00 $ 890.00 $ 9,457.50 $ - *Labor (added by Vendor) Not Requested in Specs N/A N/A N/A $ 56,871.12 N/A Vendor Protest Acknowledgement Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Contact and Signature Form Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Pricing Page Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Addendum Acknowledgement Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Local Vendor Form (if Applicable) N/A Yes Yes N/A Yes City of Chalreston Purchasing Affidavit Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Certificate of Insurance No Yes No Yes Yes Grand Total $ 1,122,503.88 $ 806,450.36 $ 817,998.65 $ 827,940.02 $ 779,427.00 Disqualified Disqualified Disqualified Disqualified Page | 16 of Vendor Added a Labor Charge to the Pricing Page that was not in the original. Vendor Vehicles are did not provide currently black and pricing for the Vendor would have silver Radios as provided Vendor did not wraps. Vendor did requested on alternate provide pricing for not use the revised the pricing products that all mandatory Pricing Page that page. Vendor do not meet requirements. was provided in provided their the City's Vendor did not Addendum 1, but own pricing requirements. use revised did submit spreadsheet Vendor did not pricing page, Addendum and did not use submit detailed submitted their Acknowledgement the Pricing product own version. Did Form. Vendor did Page provided information submit not submit pricing in the Bid explaining Addendum Only responsible for all mandatories. Packet. Bid deviations Acknowledgement vendor meeting all Pricing Page not Sheet did not from required Notes* Form. specifications. totaled correctly. match total. products. Page | 17 of 2026-04 CPD Fleet Interceptors with Emergency Light Package Business Opened at Bid Total NOTES UpFit VA, LLC 10/23/2025 2:00pm $1,122,503.88 Disqualified Vendor did not provide pricing for all mandatory requirements, Vendor did not use revised pricing page, submitted their own version. Did submit Addendum Acknowledgement Form. Thornhill Group Inc 10/23/2025 2:00pm $806,450.36 RECOMMENDED Only responsible vendor meeting specifications. 10/23/2025 2:00pm Vehicles are currently black and would have silver wraps. Vendor did not use the revised Pricing Page that was provided in Addendum 1, but did submit Addendum Acknowledgement Form. Vendor did not submit pricing for all mandatories. Pricing Page Generations Ford $817,998.65 Disqualified not totaled correctly. Vendor Added a Labor Charge to the Pricing Page that was not in the original. Vendor did not provide pricing for the Radios as requested on the pricing page. Vendor provided their own pricing spreadsheet and did not use the Pricing Page provided in the Addendum. Bid Adamson Industries Corp 10/23/2025 2:00pm $827,939.02 Disqualified Sheet did not match total. Vendor provided alternate products that do not meet the City's requirements. Vendor did Stephens Auto Center 10/23/2025 2:00pm $779,427.00 Disqualified not submit detailed product information explaining deviations from required products. Page | 18 of Page | 19 of Page | 20 of Page | 21 of Page | 22 of Page | 23 of Page | 24 of Page | 25 of Page | 26 of Page | 27 of Bill No. 8065 Introduced in Council: Adopted by Council: December 1, 2025 Introduced by: Referred to: Municipal Planning Commission Mary Beth Hoover Planning, Streets and Traffic 1 Bill No. 8065 - A BILL to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Charleston, West 2 Virginia, adopted January 1, 2006, as amended, by amending the sign regulations 3 relating to the size of digital display signs. 4 5 Be it Ordained by the Council of the City of Charleston, West Virginia: 6 7 The Zoning Ordinance for the City of Charleston, West Virginia, effective January 1, 8 2006, is hereby amended as follows: 9 10 Sec. 24-060 General Sign Regulations 11 A. All signs shall comply with the provisions of Section 21-030, Safety and Vision. 12 B. A pole sign shall not extend over a public right-of-way. 13 C. A wall sign shall not extend above any roof line or further than twelve (12) inches 14 from the building, or part of the building, to which the sign is attached. 15 D. No shingle sign or marquee sign shall be lower than nine (9) feet above ground 16 level. 17 E. No sign shall be permitted to be erected unless the back of such structure is 18 shielded from public view by a building, other structure, high planting, or another 19 sign of the same size (where permitted), or unless such back is painted a neutral 20 color or is enclosed in a solid metal backing that is treated or painted against 21 corrosion. 22 F. The painted portions of signs shall be periodically repainted and kept in good 23 condition. 24 G. The general area in the vicinity of a sign must be kept clear of weeds, debris, 25 trash and other refuse by the property owner. 26 H. The roofs of all marquees shall be properly guttered and connected by down 27 spouts to a sewer so that the water there from will not drip or flow onto public 28 property. 29 I. The allowed square footage of window signs in zoning districts R-O and above 30 shall not exceed 25% of the total square foot area of each window, or up to 50% 31 of the total square foot area of each window if there are no wall signs on the 32 premises. Window sign calculations shall include, but not be limited to, 33 informational signage such as hours of operation and open/closed signs. 34 J. Digital display signs shall be freestanding signs of an area of 12 square feet or Page | 28 of 35 less and conform to other relevant definitions and restrictions for freestanding 36 signs listed elsewhere in the Zoning Ordinance. Such signs must remain static 37 and nonanimated and shall remain fixed for a minimum of 15 minutes. Messages 38 must transition instantly, with no transition graphics. The luminance may not 39 exceed 5,000 nits (candela per square meter) between sunrise and sunset or 40 250 nits during nighttime hours. Digital display signs are not permitted in the 41 Central Business District or the East End Overlay District. 42 43 All prior ordinances or parts of ordinances, inconsistent with this ordinance are hereby 44 repealed to the extent of such inconsistency. 45 46 47 48 Page | 29 of