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City of Middleburg Heights, Ohio Council Agenda June 25, 2024 7:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 11, 2024 Minutes of the Executive Meeting of June 11, 2024 COMMUNICATIONS Letter from Southwest General Health Center requesting the list of organizations be updated and approved by Council. List updated by clerk. Notice to Legislative Authority requesting liquor transfer from H & C Golden Lake to Wah Fu Chinese Restaurant. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION APPOINTMENTS AND CONFIRMATIONS ORDINANCES. RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS 1. City Parks, Recreation & Services Committee - Mr. Ali, Chairman 2. Finance, Taxation & Assessments Committee - Mr. Bortolotto, Chairman 3. Legislation & Rules Committee - Mr. Zakel, Chairman 4. Public Health, Safety & Relief Committee - Mr. McGregor, Chairman 5. Public Improvements Committee - Mr. Sage, Chairman 6. Streets, Utilities & Railroad Committee - Mr. Meany, Chairman 7. Zoning & Building Code Committee - Mr. Ference, Chairman MAYOR’S REPORT 1. Law Director 2. Finance Director 3. Recreation Director 4. Economic Development Director 5. Service Director ADJOURNMENT  City of Middleburg Heights, Ohio Council Agenda JUNE 25, 2024 PAGE 2 2024 PENDING LEGISLATION UN-NUMBERED LEGISLATION INTRODUCED BY COUNCILMAN MEANY A Resolution accepting the bid of Signal Service Company for the Bagley Road Traffic Signal Improvements Rebid. INTRODUCED BY COUNCILMAN FERENCE An Ordinance amending sections 1129.07 and 1143.04 of the Middleburg Heights Zoning Code. INTRODUCED BY MAYOR CASTELLI An Ordinance authorizing the mayor and finance director to enter into a purchase agreement for the purchase of certain real estate in the City of Middleburg Heights to be used for the Abram Creek Detention Basins Project and declaring an emergency. INTRODUCED BY MAYOR CASTELLI An Ordinance to make supplemental appropriations for current expenditures and expenses for the City of Middleburg Heights for the calendar year 2024. INTRODUCED BY MAYOR CASTELLI A Resolution authorizing the service director to dispose of a 2006 Ford F-350 truck no longer needed for any municipal purpose. INTRODUCED BY MAYOR CASTELLI A Resolution authorizing the mayor to enter into a purchase agreement for the purchase of certain real estate.  Southwest General i Partnering with University Hospitals May 29, 2024 The Honorable David Bortolotto Matthew J. Casteili President of Council Mayor of Middleburg Heights City of Middleburg Heights City of Middleburg Heights 15700 Bagley Road 15700 Bagley Road Middleburg Heights, OH 44130 Middleburg Heights, OH 44130 Dear Mayor Casteili and Council President Bortolotto: In looking ahead to the 2025 Annual Meeting of Delegates for the Southwest Community Health System, your assistance is requested. Requested is an approved list by the legislative body of all civic, educational, fraternal, and religious organizations of adults in the taxing district of Middleburg Heights. The organizations will be eligible to name delegates to the Southwest Community Health System to participate in an annual meeting, elect certain Trustees to the Southwest Community Health System Board and from time-to-time are called upon to vote on important issues regarding the Health System. The following are reminders in honoring this request: ● We respectfully ask that the Middleburg Heights legislative body review the enclosed list and approve a new list noting any organizational additions or deletions it deems appropriate. The list was last approved and provided by your legislative body in 2022. ● As a reminder, the organizational documents of the Southwest Community Health System provide that an organization is considered to be in your community if it maintains its headquarters or generally holds its meetings in your community. ● By August 31, 2024, please return a legislative body approved list via email to Sarah Brooks at sbrooks@swgeneral.com or by mail through the enclosed postage paid envelope. Once approved lists are received. Southwest General will in turn notify each organization that it is entitled to identify one delegate and/or one alternate delegate. If you should have any questions or would like further clarification, please contact Sarah Brooks, corporate boards liaison, at 440-816-6702 or via email at sbrooks@swgeneral.com. Your assistance is very much appreciated. Sincerely, David Bortolotto Secretary, Board of Trustees Enclosures cc; Clerk of Cc,L..ndi 18697 Bagley Road Middleburg Heights, OH 44130 Phone: 440.816.8000 swgenerol.com  CITY ORGANIZATION ORGANIZATION NAME LAST NAME FIRST NAME ADDRESS CITY/ZIP CODE 6/20/2024 TYPE Middleburg Civic Chamber of Commerce Dennis Geoffrey P.O. Box 30161 Middleburg Hts., Heights 440-243-5599 44130 Middleburg Civic Middleburg Heights City Bortolotto David 15700 Bagley Rd. Middleburg Hts., Heights 440-234-8811 Council 44130 Middleburg Civic Citizens’ Interest Group, Lindes Conrad 13375 Old Pleasant Middleburg Hts., Heights 440-884-0338 Inc. Valley Road 44130 Middleburg Civic Friends of the Library Farris Jay 15600 Bagley Rd. Middleburg Hts., Heights 440-234-3600 44130 Middleburg Civic Kiwanis Club Karl Jon 7302 Markal Drive Middleburg Hts., Heights 440-234-9632 44130 Middleburg Civic Women’s Club Mohnickey Susie P.O. Box 30454 Middleburg Hts., Heights 440-212-4879 44130 Middleburg Civic Middleburg Heights City Crea Anthony P.O. Box 30241 Middleburg Hts., Heights 216-570-1829 Club 44130 Middleburg Civic Middleburg Heights Food Barbato Michele 6877 Middlebrook Middleburg Hts., Heights 216-362-0044 Pantry Blvd. 44130 Middleburg Educational Big Creek Elementary Perry Matrice 7247 Big Creek Middleburg Hts., Heights 216-898-8303 School PTA Pkwy. 44130 Middleburg Educational Middleburg Heights Rizvi (As of Krista 7000 Paula Dr. Middleburg Hts., Heights 216-702-7463 Junior High PTA 7/1/2024) 44130 Middleburg Educational Polaris Vocational Center Timmons Bob 7285 Old Oak Blvd. Middleburg Hts., Heights 440-891-7600 44130 Middleburg Religious Bethel Lutheran Church Theobald- Emilie 7171 Pearl Rd. Middleburg Hts., Heights 440-843-6663 Rowlands (Pastor) 44130 (E Middleburg Religious Church of the Harvest - Goode Kevin 7430 W. 130“* St. Middleburg Hts., Heights 440-842-5930 Church of God "kit (Pastor) 44130 Middleburg Religious Grace Church Schaeffer Jonathan 7393 Pearl Rd. Middleburg Hts., Heights 440-243-4885 (Pastor) 44130 Middleburg Religious Immanuel Assembly of God Bell Galen 6486 W. 130‘" St. Middleburg Hts., Heights 216-676-0252 (Pastor) 44130 Middleburg Religious Middleburg Heights United Jindra (As of Leila 7165 Big Creek Middleburg Hts., Heights 440-842-7743 Church of Christ 7/16/2024) (Interim Pastor) Pkwy. 44130 Middleburg Religious Park Heights Baptist Bogen Larry 16189 Sheldon Rd. Middleburg Hts., Heights 216-676-5344 Church (Pastor) 44130 Middleburg Religious Pleasant Hills United Scovell Stephanie 13200 E. Bagley Rd. Middleburg Hts., Heights 440-845-1244 Methodist Church (Pastor) 44130 Middleburg Religious Southwest Christian McIntosh J.D. 6717 Fry Rd. Middleburg Hts., Heights 440-243-7592 Church irit (Pastor) 44130 Middleburg Religious St. Bartholomew Catholic DeChant Leo 14865 Bagley Rd. Middleburg Hts., Heights 440-842-5400 Church (Pastor) 44130 Middleburg Religious Old Oak Bible Church - Heights Closed (Relocated) Middleburg Religious Trinity Church Deal Aaron 14040 £. Bagley Rd. Middleburg Hts., Heights 440-885-0298 (Pastor) 44130 UNABLE TO CONFIRM  OHIO DIVISION OF LIQUOR CONTROL NOTICE TO LEGISLATIVE 6606 TUSSING ROAD. P.O. BOX 4005 AUTHORITY REYNOLDSBURG, OHIO 43068-9005 (614)644-2360 FAXI614I644-3166 TO 9344314 TRFO WAH FU LLC PFBMIT MIMRFR TYPF DBA WAH FU CHINESE RESTAURANT 10 01 2023 15200-10 BAGLEY RD LyuE DATE ●MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS OH 44130 06 |07 12024 Pll lhjr> OATF D5 D6 PPPMIT .r\ 18 352 C F31446 Tay hi^TPirr FFTFIPT Mn FROM 06/11/2024 3471882 H & C GOLDEN LAKE INC PFBMIT NIIMRFB JIPE 15200-10 BAGLEY RD 10 01 2023 MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS OHIO 44130 lyuE ntjTF 06 07 2024 Pll IMG HATP D5 D6 PERMIT CLASSES 18 1352 JAX DISTBICT p,Frp|p7 NO MAILED 06/11/2024 RESPONSES MUST BE POSTMARKED NO LATER THAN. 07/12/2024 IMPORTANT NOTICE PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN THIS FORM TO THE DIVISION OF LIQUOR CONTROL WHETHER OR NOT THERE IS A REQUEST FOR A HEARING. C TRFO 9344314 REFER TO THIS NUMBER IN ALL INQUIRIES (TRANSACTION & NUMBER) (MUST MARK ONE OF THE FOLLOWING) WE REQUEST A HEARING ON THE ADVISABILITY OF ISSUING THE PERMIT AND REQUEST THAT THE HEARING BE HELD IN OUR COUNTY SEAT. I I IN COLUMBUS. WE DO NOT REQUEST A HEARING. □ DID YOU MARK A BOX? IF NOT, THIS WILL BE CONSIDERED A LATE RESPONSE. PLEASE SIGN BELOW AND MARK THE APPROPRIATE BOX INDICATING YOUR TITLE; (Signature) (Title)-n Clerk of County Commissioner (Date) I I Clerk of City Council I I Township Fiscal Officer CLERK OF MIDDLEBURG HGTS CITY COUNCIL ATTN: CLERK OF COUNCIL 15700 BAGLEY RD MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS OHIO 44130 DLC 4052 REV. 03/09  delivered JUN 2 0 im CITY OF MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, OHIO Resolution No. 2024- Introduced By: Mr. Meany Co-Sponsors: Mr. Ali, Mr. McGregor A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE BID OF SIGNAL SERVICE COMPANY FOR THE BAGLEY ROAD TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS REBID WHEREAS, pursuant to legal advertisement duly made, sealed bids were received on June 17, 2024, forthe Bagley Road Traffic Signal Improvements Rebid, in accordance with specifications on file in the office of the City Engineer; and WHEREAS, the City Engineer is recommending acceptance of the bid of Signal Service Company, 4341 Cranwood Parkway, Warrensville Heights, OH 44128 for the Bagley Road Traffic Signal Improvement in the amount of $512,642.00 and is determined to be the lowest and best bid, therefore. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, STATE OF OHIO, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1: That the bid of Signal Service Company, 4341 Cranwood Parkway, Warrensville Heights, OH 44128 for the Bagley Road Traffic Signal Improvements Rebid for work generally including pavement reconstruction, sidewalk and curb replacement, reconstruction of driveways, installation of pedestrian crossings, and traffic signal replacement in the amount of $512,642.00 being the lowest and best bid submitted pursuant to legal advertisement and specifications on file in the office of the City Engineer, be and the same is hereby accepted. Section 2: That the Mayor and Finance Director are hereby authorized to enter into a contract with Signal Service Company in accordance with Section 1 of this Resolution. Section 3: It is hereby found and determined that all formal actions of this Council concerning and relating to the passage of this Resolution were adopted in an open meeting of this Council, and that all deliberations of this Council and any of its committees that resulted in such formal actions were in meetings open to the public, in compliance with all legal requirements, including Chapter 107 of the Middleburg Heights Code and Section 121.22 of the Ohio Revised Code. Passed: President of Council Attest: Clerk of Council Approved On: Presented to Mayor: Mayor Yea Nay Bortolotto Ali Sage Meany McGregor Ference Zakel  l-NGINEERING DEPAR I MENT ■ \ )● )1 fi'.f Kimberly R. Kerber, PE) Matthew J. Castelli, May or Senior Enj^inerring Manager - CJevelanci Priiuipnl F.ngincci MEMO TO: Mayor Castelli and Council CC: Jim Herron FROM: Kimberly R. Kerber DATE: June 19, 2024 RE: 2024 Bagley Road Traffic Signal Improvements Attached is the bid tabulation for the referenced project. We have reviewed the bids for each of the three bidders and we also perfonned a certified search of the unresolved findings database for Signal Service Company, and a copy is attached hereto. The low bidder was Signal Service Company in the amount of $512,642.00. See attached bid tabulation for bid amounts. Signal Service Company has the required experience and equipment and has previously provided a similar type of work in several cities and departments. Dan Good, Traffic Technician for the City of Parma, Nino Piccoli, the Service Director for the City of Medina, and Brad Kosco, Uie City Engineer of Hudon, all gave favorable references. Signal Service Company is ODOT prequalified for this type of work. I recommend that the contract in the amount of $512,642.00 be awarded to Signal Service Company 4341 Cranwood Parkway Warrensville Heights, OH 44128 as being the lowest and best bid. Kimberly R. Kerber City Engineer \bij Bid Recommendation_Bagley Traffic Signal.docx  ENGiNKF.RING DEPARTMENT Kimberly R. Kerber, PE MaitJiewJ. CaAtelli, Mayoi iifiiior F.nginrfring M.ina^',cr - Ocvclsnd l‘riitcipnl Engincci BID TABULATION BAGLEY ROAD TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS June 19, 2024 Difference from Bid Amount Lowest Bidder Contractor Signal Semce Company* $ 512,642.00 Cornerstone Electric Inc. $ 580,486.00 $ 67,844.00 ♦denotes correctedmathemaiicalerror Bid Rccommendation_Bagley Traffic Signai.docx  Keith Faber Ohio Auditor Certified Search for Unresolved Findings for Recovery Oflice of Auditor Of Slate OHIO AUDITOR OF STATE. 38 East Broad Street KEITH FABER J Post Office Box 1140 Columbus, OH 43216-1140 Auditor of State - Unresolved Findings for Recovery Certified Search (614)466-4514 (800) 282-0370 I have searched The Auditor of State's unresolved findings for recovery database using the following criteria; Contractor's Information: Name: , Organization: Signal Service Date; 6/19/2024 2:44:21 PM This search produced the following list of 1 possible matches: Name/Organization Address 2 B Natural by Design Enterprises, Inc. 2059 Big Tree Drive The above list represents possible matches for the search criteria you entered. Please note that pursuant to ORC 9.24, only the person (which includes an organiiation) actually named in the finding for recovery is prohibited from being awarded a contract. If the person you are searching for appears on this list h means that the person has one or more findings for recovery and is prohibited from being awarded a contract described in ORC 9 24. unless one of the exceptions in that section apply. If the person you are searching for does not appear on this list, an initialed copy of this page can serve as documentation of your compliance with ORC 9.24(E), Please note that pursuant to ORC 9 24, It is the responsibility of the public office to verify that a person to whom it plans to award a contract does not appear in the Auditor of State's database. The Auditor of State’s office is not responsible for inaccurate search results caused by user error or other circumstances beyortd the Auditor of Stale's control.  delivered JUN2O2024 CITY OF MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, OHIO Ordinance No. 2024- Introduced By: Mr. Ference Co-Sponsors: Mr. Bortolotto, Mr. Sage AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 1129.07 AND 1143.04 OF THE MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS ZONING CODE WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 1123.02 of the Middleburg Heights Zoning Code, Breaking Through Intensive Therapy is requesting a text amendment to the Zoning Code to permit a medical, dental & vision office use to occupy and run businesses in properties zoned General Industrial; and WHEREAS, the Zoning & Building Code Committee of Council has reviewed the request and pursuant to Section 1123.02 (d) (1) of the Middleburg Heights Zoning Code has requested preparation of zoning amendment legislation; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 10.02 (d) of the Charter of Middleburg Heights, and Section 1123.03 (e) of the Middleburg Heights Zoning Code, such legislation shall be referred to the Planning Commission for its consideration and recommendation; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 10.02 (d) of the Charter of Middleburg Heights and Section 1123.03 (f) (7) of the Middleburg Heights Zoning Code, Council shall establish a time for a public hearing on zoning matters after action by the Planning Commission. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, STATE OF OHIO, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1: That Section 1129.07 “Land Use Matrix Chart” of the Middleburg Heights Zoning Code shall be amended so as to permit a Medical, Dental & Vision Office as a conditional use in the Gl zoning district to read as follows: Land Use Description R1-A R1-C R2-F RMF RSL GB PMU 0 Gl P-1 Health Services Medical, Dental & Vision Office P P P C P Section 2: That Section 1143.04 “Specific Standards for Each Conditional Use” of the Middleburg Heights Zoning Code shall be amended so as to add a new sub-section numbered “1143.04 (bb)” to include the following new zoning code text:  (bb) Medical Dental & Vision Office. (1) These conditional use requirements apply only to a medical, dental & vision office land use when located in the Gl General Industrial zoning district. (2) A medical, dental & vision office establishment shall occupy no more than ten thousand (10,000) square feet of space. (3) All active and passive uses associated with a medical, dental & vision office located within the Gi General Industrial zoning district shall be conducted inside the principal building on the property." Section 3: It is hereby found and determined that all formal actions of this Council concerning and relating to the passage of this Ordinance were adopted in an open meeting of this Council, and that all deliberations of this Council and any of its committees that resulted in such formal actions were in meetings open to the public, in compliance with all legal requirements, including Chapter 107 of the Middleburg Heights Code and Section 121.22 of the Ohio Revised Code. Passed: President of Council Attest; Clerk of Council Approved On; Presented to Mayor; Mayor Yea Nay Bortolotto Ali Sage Meany McGregor Ference Zakel  DELIVERED JUN 0 6 2024 PPN: 372-26-020 7071 Big Creek Parkway CITY OF MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, OHIO Ordinance No. 2024- introduced By: Mayor Matthew Castelll AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND FINANCE DIRECTOR TO ENTER INTO A PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF CERTAIN REAL ESTATE IN THE CITY OF MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS TO BE USED FOR THE ABRAM CREEK DETENTION BASINS PROJECT AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY WHEREAS, flooding of public and private property has been a concern throughout the City of Middleburg Heights for many years; and WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Mayor and Council to work towards the elimination of all flooding concerns within the City and to improve stormwater management within the City; and WHEREAS, the acquisition of this parcel of land will allow the City to proceed with necessary improvements to increase stormwater detention capacity to reduce flooding within the City. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, STATE OF OHIO, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1: That the Mayor and Finance Director are hereby authorized to enter into a purchase agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto and marked ‘‘Exhibit A”, for the purchase of certain real estate and improvements in the City of Middleburg Heights. Section 2: That there is hereby appropriated from the Streets/Infrastructur e Improvements Fund $, for the purchase of a certain parcel of real estate, closing costs and related fees, expenses, and demolition and removal improvements on said parcel. Section 3: It is hereby found and determined that all formal actions of this Council concerning and relating to the passage of this Ordinance were adopted in an open meeting of this Council, and that all deliberations of this Council and any of its committees that resulted in such formal actions were in meetings open to the public, in compliance with all legal requirements, including Chapter 107 of the Middleburg Heights Code and Section 121.22 of the Ohio Revised Code. Section 4: That this Ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency measure immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health, safety, and welfare of said City. Such necessity exists by reason of the fact that it is immediately necessary to acquire property to construct detention basins to control flooding and address the proper handling of stormwater runoff and stream flow improvement within Abram Creek. Wherefore, provided this Ordinance receives the affirmative vote of at least two-thirds {2/3) of the members of Council it shall take effect and be in force immediately upon its passage and approval by the Mayor. Passed: President of Council Attest: Clerk of Council Approved On: Presented to Mayor: Mayor Yea Nay Bortolotto Ali Sage Meany McGregor Ference Zakel  DELIVERED JUN 20 2024 City of Middleburg Heights, Ohio Ordinance No. 2024- Introduced by: Mayor Castelli AN ORDINANCE TO MAKE SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR CURRENT EXPENDITURES AND EXPENSES FOR THE CITY OF MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2024 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, CUYAHOGA COUNTY, STATE OF OHIO: Section 1. That in order to provide for current expenditures and expenses for the City of Middleburg Heights for the calendar year 2024, the following sums be appropriated from the General Fund: Increase Description (Decrease) Gen. Govt. - Other - Cemetery Fees (Woodvale Expansion Project) $ 75,000.00 Transfers - Transfer to Street/Infrastructure Imp. Fund - Traffic Pole Project costs $ 150,000.00 Total Increase to the General Fund $ 225,000.00 Section 2. That in order to provide for current expenditures and expenses for the City of Middleburg Heights for the calendar year 2024, the following sums be appropriated from the Streets/Infrastructure Imp. Fund: Increase Description (Decrease) Streets - Capital - Traffic Pole Replacement $ 150,000.00 Total Increase to the Streets/Infrastructure Imp. Fund $ 150,000.00 Section 3. That it is hereby found and determined that all formal actions of this council concerning and relating to the passage of this ordinance were adopted in an open meeting of this council, and that all deliberations of this council and any of its committees that resulted in such formal actions were in meetings open to the public, in compliance with all legal requirements including chapter 107 of the Codified Ordinances and section 121.22 of Ohio Revised Code. PASSED PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL ATTEST: CLERK OF COUNCIL PRESENTED TO MAYOR APPROVED ON: YEAS NAYS BORTOLOTTO ALI MAYOR SAGE MEANY MCGREGOR FERENCE ZAKEL  DELIVERED JUN 2 0 2024 City of Middleburg Heights, Ohio Ordinance No. 2024- Introduced by: Mayor Castelli A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SERVICE DIRECTOR TO DISPOSE OF A 2006 FORD F-350 TRUCK NO LONGER NEEDED FOR ANY MUNICIPAL PURPOSE WHEREAS, the City has title to a 2006 Ford F-350 truck, VIN 1FTWF31586EB57954 which is no longer needed for any municipal purpose; and WHEREAS, the Cuyahoga County Agricultural Society, dba: Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, has requested the City to donate said equipment to the Fairgrounds for use on the Fairgrounds property only. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, STATE OF OHIO, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1: That the Service Director is hereby authorized to transfer ownership of the 2007 Ford F-350 truck, VIN 1FTWF31586EB57954 to the Cuyahoga County Agricultural Society. Section 2. That it is hereby found and determined that all formal actions of this council concerning and relating to the passage of this ordinance were adopted in an open meeting of this council, and that all deliberations of this council and any of its committees that resulted in such formal actions were in meetings open to the public, in compliance with all legal requirements including chapter 107 of the Codified Ordinances and section 121.22 of Ohio Revised Code. PASSED PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL ATTEST: CLERK OF COUNCIL PRESENTED TO MAYOR APPROVED ON: YEAS NAYS BORTOLOTTO ALI MAYOR SAGE MEANY MCGREGOR FERENCE ZAKEL  Cuyahoga County Agricultural Society P.O. Box 135 ● Berea, Ohio 44017 Voice: 440/243-0090 ● Fax: 440/243-0344 Email: Office@CuyFair.com ● Web Site: www.CuyFair.com June 14, 2024 Mr. Jim Herron, Service Director City of Middieburg Heights 15700 Bagley Road Middieburg Heights, Ohio 44130 Dear Mr. Herron On behaif of the members and Board of Directors of the Cuyahoga County Agricultural Society we acknowledge the donation of a: 2006 Ford F350 Pick-UpTruck w/ Plow 4 Truck Tires & Wheels These pieces of equipment will be very beneficial and will be restricted to use on the fairgrounds proper. Thank you and the City of Middieburg Heights for this generous donation. Very truly yours Carl Cooley, Pfte^sident James Shea, Jr., Director Cuyahoga County Agricultural Society Maintenance Department CCAS Cc; Dennis Eck, DirectorA/ice President CCAS Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds 164 Eastland Road ● Berea, Ohio 44017  delivered JUN 2 0 2024 PPN 371-18-006 16589 Sheldon Road CITY OF MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, OHIO Resolution No. 2024- Introduced By: Mayor Matthew Castelli A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF CERTAIN REAL ESTATE WHEREAS, the Little Red SchooLhouse, built in 1912 began as the Old District 10 Schoolhouse, serving children from Middleburg, Berea and Brook Park; and WHEREAS, the structure contains five rooms and 2,055 square feet and sits on approximately % of an acre near Sheldon and Fry Roads; and WHEREAS, the building was the site of Middleburg’s first City Hall, as well as a speak easy during Prohibition and a railroad way station. It was then purchased in 1940 and used as a private home until 1970; and WHEREAS, the City previously obtained ownership of the site and sold the property to the Fabrizi Family who was the highest bidder in 1985; and WHEREAS, the City of Middleburg Heights is desirous of re-purchasing the Little Red Schoolhouse site to commemorate a 112-year-old piece of Middleburg Heights history. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, STATE OF OHIO, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1: That the Mayor and Finance Director are hereby authorized to enter into a purchase agreement, with terms and conditions the same or similar to “Exhibit A”, for the purchase of certain real estate in the City of Middleburg Heights. Section 2: That there is hereby appropriated from the Capital Improvements Fund $45,000 and the Finance Director is hereby authorized to transfer the same amount from the General Fund to the Capital Improvements Fund to implement this Resolution. Section 3: It is hereby found and determined that all formal actions of this Council concerning and relating to the passage of this Resolution were adopted in an open meeting of this Council, and that all deliberations of this Council and any of its committees that resulted in such formal actions were in meetings open to the public, in compliance with all legal requirements, including Chapter 107 of the Middleburg Heights Code and Section 121.22 of the Ohio Revised Code. Passed: President of Council Attest: Clerk of Council Approved On: Presented to Mayor: Mayor Yea Nay Bortolotto Ali Sage Meany McGregor Ference Zakel