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City of Middleburg Heights, Ohio Council Agenda April 8,2025 6:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 25,2025 COMMUNICATIONS 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 APRIL 8, 2025 Council Agenda PAGE 2 UN-NUMBERED LEGISLATION INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT BORTOLOTTQ An Ordinance to make supplemental appropriations for current expenditures and expenses for the City of Middleburg Heights for the calendar year 2025. INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT BORTOLOTTQ A Resolution authorizing the sale of certain automobiles no longer needed for any municipal purpose. INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT BORTOLQTTO A Resolution authorizing the service director to dispose of equipment no longer needed for any municipal purpose. INTRODUCED BY MAYOR CASTELLI An Ordinance establishing an Exterior Home Maintenance Grant Program for residential dwellings in the City of Middleburg Heights. INTRODUCED BY MAYOR CASTELLI An Ordinance amending Ordinance 2023-70 so as to expand the current Sanitary Sewer Backup Reduction Grant Program for residential dwellings in the City of Middleburg Heights.  DELIVERED APR 0 3 2025 City of Middleburg Heights, Ohio Ordinance No. 2025- Introduced bv; Mn Bortolotto, Mr, Meanv« and Mn Fcrence AN ORDINANCE TO MAKE SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR CURRENT EXPENDITURES AND EXPENSES FOR THE CITY OF MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2025 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 2025, the following sums be appropriated from the Streets/Infrastructure Imp. Fund: Increase Descrintion (Decrease) Service - Capital - Senior Plowing Program Routing Solution 30,000.00 Total Increase to the Streets/Infrastructure Imp. Fund $ 30,000.00 Section 2. That in order to provide for current expenditures and expenses for the City of Middleburg Heights for the calendar year 2025, the following sums be appropriated from the Streets/Infrastructure Imp. Fund: Increase Description (Decrease) Streets - Capital - Streets Program - Elmdale & Revere Circle - Eng. & Construction 500,000.00 Streets - Capital - Smith Road Streetscape Project - Addtl. Contingency for Path 25,000.00 Total Increase to the Streets/Infrastructure Imp. Fund $ 525,000.00 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 ALl MAYOR SAGE MEANY MCGREGOR FERENCE ZAKEL  DELIVERED APR 0 3 2025 CITY OF MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, OHIO Resolution No. 2025- Introduced By: Mr. Bortolotto Co-Sponsors: Mr. Meany, Mr. Ference A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF CERTAIN AUTOMOBILES NO LONGER NEEDED FOR ANY MUNICIPAL PURPOSE WHEREAS, the City has title to city owned vehicles; a 2001 Tilt Trailer (Serial #4KNTT18201 LI 62962), a 2006 Ford Crown Vic (VIN 2FAFP71W16X144 013), a 2008 Ford Crown Vic (VIN 2FAFP71V28X13843), a 2009 Dump Truck (VIN 1HTWDAAR49J088367) and a 2014 Dodge Charger (VIN 2C3CDXAT2EH2333 07), which are no longer needed for any municipal purpose; and WHEREAS, the Service Director has recommended that the above listed automobiles be sold through Manheim Cleveland Public Auctions. 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 sell a 2001 Tilt Trailer (Serial #4KNTT18201 LI62962), a 2006 Ford Crown Vic (VIN 2FAFP71W16X144013), a 2008 Ford Crown Vic (VIN 2FAFP71V28X13843), a 2009 Dump Truck (VIN 1HTWDAAR49J088367) and a 2014 Dodge Charger (VIN 2C3CDXAT2EH2333 07 through Manheim Cleveland Public Auctions. Section 2: 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: Approved On: Clerk of Council Presented to Mayor:. Mayor Yea Nay Bortolotto All Sage Meany McGregor Ference Zakel  DELIVERED APR 0 3 2025 CITY OF MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, OHIO Resolution No. 2025- Introduced By: Mr. Bortolotto Co-Sponsors: Mr. Meany, Mr. Ference A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SERVICE DIRECTOR TO DISPOSE OF EQUIPMENT NO LONGER NEEDED FOR ANY MUNICIPAL PURPOSE WHEREAS, the City owns equipment that is no longer in service and is no longer needed for any municipal purpose, a list of the equipment is attached and marked as “Exhibit A”; and WHEREAS, the Cuyahoga County Agricultural Society, dba Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, has by email dated February 28, 2025, requested the City to donate said equipment to the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds for use on the fairground’s 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 equipment Listed, which is no longer in service and is no longer needed for any municipal purpose to the Cuyahoga County Agricultural Society, a copy is attached hereto and marked “Exhibit A”. Section 2: 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; Approved On: Clerk of Council Presented to Mayor:, Mayor Yea Nay Bortolotto Ali 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 February 28, 2025 Mr. Jim Herron, Service Director City of Middleburg Heights 15700 Bagley Road Middleburg Heights, Ohio 44130 Dear Mr. Herron On behalf of the members and Board of Directors of the Cuyahoga County Agricultural Society we acknowledge the donation of the foilowing: > Stick welder > Flux core mig welder > Unit 532 (2007) IHC 7400 dump truck with piow > Unit 161 ODB leaf vacuum > Cyclone sandblast cabinet > Toolcat (2008) Bobcat These pieces of equipment will be very useful on the fairgrounds and restricted for use only on the fairgrounds properly. We thank you Jim and the City of Middleburg Heights for your generous donations and continuous support of our fair for so many years and look forward to working with you in the future! Very truly yours Carl Cooley, President Cuyahoga County Agricultural Society DBA Cuyahoga County Fair Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds 164 Eastland Road ● Berea, Ohio 44017  OlUVEREO APRO3 20Z5 CITY OF MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, OHIO Ordinance No. 2025- Introduced By: Mayor Matthew Castelli AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING AN EXTERIOR HOME MAINTENANCE GRANT PROGRAM FOR RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS IN THE CITY OF MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS WHEREAS, the City of Middleburg Heights is committed to maintaining and enhancing the visual appeal, safety, and structural integrity of our neighborhoods; and WHEREAS, the exterior maintenance of property plays a key role in contributing to the overall aesthetic and vitality of our community; and WHEREAS, the City of Middleburg Heights is excited to offer an exterior home maintenance grant; the Middleburg Exterior Maintenance Opportunity (MEMO) Grant, a new initiative aimed at supporting homeowners in our community with the cost of exterior repairs, renovations, improvements, and exterior property maintenance code remediation; and WHEREAS, by supporting exterior improvements, we aim to help residents maintain and enhance their property and ensure that our community remains a welcoming and thriving place for all. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, STATE OF OHIO, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1: That there is hereby established the Middleburg Exterior Maintenance Opportunity (MEMO) Grant to provide reimbursement to eligible homeowners in the City of Middleburg Heights in their efforts to improve and enhance the value of their property and the community. Section 2: That there is hereby appropriated from the Capital Improvements Fund $150,000.00 and the Finance Director is hereby authorized to transfer the same amount from the General Fund to the Capital Improvements Fund to implement this Ordinance. 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: Approved On: Clerk of Council Presented to Mayor: Mayor Yea Nay Bortolotto Ali Sage Meany McGregor Ference Zakel  delivered APR 0 3 2025 CITY OF MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, OHIO Ordinance No. 2025- Introduced By: Mayor Matthew Castelli AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 2023-70 SO AS TO EXPAND THE CURRENT SANITARY SEWER BACKUP REDUCTION GRANT PROGRAM FOR RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS IN THE CITY OF MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS WHEREAS, the City of Middleburg Heights is committed to helping residents reduce the chances of flooding; and WHEREAS, on September 12, 2023, Ordinance #2023-70 was passed establishing a Sanitary Sewer Backup Reduction Grant Program to diagnose sewer-related problems our residents are facing and to assist residents by offsetting a portion of the expense that a homeowner would incur to modify the residential plumbing systems to provide sewer backup protection; and WHEREAS, the City would like to expand the current program to include septic replacement, septic to sanitary conversion, and waterproofing in addition to the current eligible projects that include the elimination of sanitary sewer cross connections; the replacement of sanitary sewer laterals, the lining of sanitary sewer laterals, the installation of backwater prevention devices and other similar basement flooding protection measures approved by 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 current Sanitary Sewer Backup Reduction Grant Program is amended to the Sanitary Sewer, Septic, Waterproofing Assistance Grant (SSWAG) program to continue to provide financial assistance by expanding the eligible home improvement projects designed to reduce the risk of basement flooding of residential dwellings in the City of Middleburg Heights. Section 2: 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: Approved On: Clerk of Council Presented to Mayor: Mayor Yea Nay Bortolotto Ali Sage Meany McGregor Ference Zakel