Regular Council Meeting

Regular Meeting Agenda November 24, 2025 at 7:00 PM Council Chambers at Wickliffe City Hall Page 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3.1 Adoption of Minutes from November 10, 2025 Regular Meeting 5-9 DRAFT City Council Meeting Minutes 11.10.2025.pdf 4. REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR/SAFETY DIRECTOR 10 11.27.2025 Mayor Report written.pdf 5. REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS FROM DIRECTOR OF LAW 6. REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL PRESIDENT 7. AMENDMENTS OR ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA 8. ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS 8.1 Police Chief 11 - 13 WPD OCTOBER 2025.pdf 8.2 Fire Chief 8.3 Finance Director Page 1 of 40  8.4 Engineer 14 - 16 2511PJF02.pdf 8.5 Service Director 8.6 Building Commissioner 8.7 Recreation Director 9. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION 10. COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL REPORTS 17 - 18 Finance Committee Meeting Minutes of the November 17th, 2025 meeting presented by Council President Levon Finance_2026 Temporary Budget_2026 Budget_11-17-25.pdf 11. COMMISSION/BOARD REPORTS 12. OLD BUSINESS 13. NEW BUSINESS 13.1 Council Meeting Date Change Move December 22nd, 2025 Meeting to December 15th, 2025 14. ORDINANCES 14.1 OR2025-47 An ordinance amending the City of Wickliffe Zone 19 - 21 Map referred to in Section 1341.80 of the Wickliffe Codified Ordinances rezoning one parcel owned by the Rabbinical College of Telshe Yeshiva in Wickliffe, Ohio THIRD READING 2025-47 TELSHE 2 BISHOP Rezoning.pdf Reference Maps Telshe 2 Fall ReZoning.pdf 14.2 OR2025-51 An ordinance amending certain sections of 22 - 23 Chapter 935 - Sewer Regulations and Rates of the codified ordinances of the City of Wickliffe, Ohio; and declaring an emergency (E) SECOND READING 2025-51 Amend Chapter 935-Sewer Rates.pdf 14.3 OR2025-52 An ordinance authorizing the Mayor of the City of 24 Wickliffe, Ohio to enter into a participation agreement with Page 2 of 40  the Lake County Board of Commissioners for the provision of a comprehensive healthcare plan for certain employees of the city; and declaring an emergency (E) SECOND READING 2025-52 Lake County Board of Commissioners healthcare agreement.pdf 14.4 OR2025-53 An ordinance authorizing the Mayor of the City of 25 Wickliffe, Ohio to enter into a contract with Reliance Standard Life Insurance Company for the provision of life insurance coverage for certain employees of the city; and declaring an emergency (E) SECOND READING 2025-53 Reliance Standard life insurance contract.pdf 14.5 OR2025-54 An ordinance authorizing the Mayor of the City of 26 Wickliffe, Ohio to enter into a contract with MetLife Vision Insurance Company for the provision of vision care benefits for certain employees of the city; and declaring an emergency (E) SECOND READING 2025-54 MetLife Vision contract.docx 14.6 OR2025-55 An ordinance authorizing the Mayor of the City of 27 Wickliffe, Ohio to enter into a contract with MetLife Dental Insurance Company for the provision of dental benefits coverage for certain employees of the city; and declaring an emergency (E) SECOND READING 2025-55 MetLife dental contract.pdf 14.7 2025-56 An ordinance providing appropriations for current 28 - 30 expenses and other expenditures of the City of Wickliffe, Ohio for the period beginning January 1, 2026 and ending March 31, 2026FIRST READING 2025-56 Temp Appropriations FINAL.pdf 14.8 2025-57 An ordinance providing appropriations for current 31 - 33 expenses and other expenditures of the City of Wickliffe, Ohio for the period beginning January 1, 2025 and ending December 31, 2025; and declaring an emergency (E) 2025-57 Appropriations 2025 e.pdf 14.9 2025-58 An ordinance amending and revising Chapter 769 34 - 40 Tourist Homes and Motels related to Short-Term Rentals of the Codified Ordinances of the City of WickliffeFIRST READING Page 3 of 40  2025-58 Amend CH769 Tourist Homes and Motels.pdf 15. RESOLUTIONS 16. OTHER LEGISLATION 17. MISCELLANEOUS 18. ADJOURNMENT 19. Executive Session Per ORC 121.22 G (8) To consider confidential information related to the marketing plans, specific business strategy, production techniques, trade secrets, or personal financial statements of an applicant for economic development assistance, or to negotiations with other political subdivisions respecting requests for economic development assistance, provided that both of the following conditions apply: (a) The information is directly related to a request for economic development assistance that is to be provided or administered under any provision of Chapter 715., 725., 1724., or 1728. Or sections 701.07, 3735.67 to 3735.70, 5709.40 to 5709.43, 5709.61 to 5709.69, 5709.73 to 5709.75, or 5709.77 to 5709.81 of the Revised Code, or that involves public infrastructure improvements or the extension of utility services that are directly related to an economic development project. (b) A unanimous quorum of the public body determines, by a roll call vote, that the executive session is necessary to protect the interests of the applicant or the possible investment or expenditure of public funds to be made in connection with the economic development project. Regular Wickliffe City Council Meeting of November 24th, 2025 Page 4 of 40  City Council Meeting Minutes November 10th, 2025 Following the Pledge of Allegiance, a regular meeting of Wickliffe City Council was called to order by Council Clerk Sandi Fink on Monday, November 10th, 2025 at 7:00 PM in Council Chambers at Wickliffe City Hall. The following were present at Roll Call: Council Members Gerhardstein, Jaworski, Koski, Thielman Mayor Joseph Sakacs Law Director Jeremy Iosue Engineer (Peter J. Formica) George Stevens Service Director Dave Krofcheck Building Commissioner Dino Capra Police Chief Jonathon Bush Fire Chief Christopher Grossman Excused: Council President Edward Levon, Councilperson Bala, Councilperson Salotto, Finance Director Michael Matas, Engineer Peter J. Formica, and Recreation Director Timothy Stopp Election of Council President Pro Tem Motion by Thielman, seconded by Koski, that Councilperson Gerhardstein be elected Council President Pro Tem for the November 10th, 2025 meeting. Discussion: None Roll Call: Yes: Gerhardstein, Jaworski, Koski, Thielman No: None Motion carried. Approval of Minutes Motion by Thielman, seconded by Jaworski, that the minutes of the Wickliffe City Council regular meeting of October 27th, 2025 be approved as presented. Discussion: None Roll Call: Yes: Gerhardstein, Jaworski, Koski, Thielman No: None Motion carried. October 27th, 2025 regular meeting minutes approved. Reports and Communications from Mayor/Safety Director Mayor Sakacs read his written report. He added that small piles of leaves that are raked to the curb slow down the Service Department as they travel around the City picking up leave. He asked that these small piles be put into the Kimble containers. Reports and Communications from Director of Law Law Director Iosue had no report. Reports and Communications from Council President Council President Levon had no Reports or Communications. Council President Pro Tem Gerhardstein also had no reports or communications. Page 5 of 40 Additions or Amendments to Agenda There were no additions or amendments to the agenda. Administrators A. Police Chief (Bush) Chief Bush noted he had nothing to add to his written report. There were no questions or comments for the Police Chief. B. Fire Chief (Grossman) Written Report Submitted Chief Grossman reported there has been a number of fires in surrounding communities. He suggested checking/servicing furnaces, smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detectors as well as batteries in these units to make sure all is in working order. The Fire Department has programs that can assist those who may not have a detector. There were no questions or comments for the Fire Chief. C. Finance Director (Matas) Written Report Submitted Finance Director Matas was excused. There were no questions or comments for the Finance Director. D. Engineer (Formica) Written Report Submitted Engineer Formica was excused; Mr. George Stevens was present in his place. Mr. Stevens had nothing to add to Mr. Formica’s report. There were no questions or comments for the Engineer. E. Service Director (Krofcheck) Written Report Submitted Service Director Krofcheck noted he had nothing to add to his written report. Councilperson Jaworski inquired regarding missing portions of curbs on Rt. 84. He noted he has noticed there are multiple places along Rt. 84 where curbing is not present. He asked if this is on a punch list, or if it was left for the City to deal with. Mr. Krofcheck noted the City has discussed this with the contractor, as well as sections where water has been accumulating. The contractor will need to fix these items. Mr. Jaworski asked what the timeframe is on this, since it is likely the asphalt plants will be closing soon. Mr. Krofcheck noted concrete work (like curbing) could continue, but hopefully most of the work can be completed. There were no additional questions or comments for the Service Director. F. Building Commissioner (Capra) Written Report Submitted Building Commissioner Capra noted he had nothing to add to his written report. Councilperson Jaworski inquired regarding the Premier building, asking if it is close to demolition, since the windows are now mostly gone. Mr. Capra isn’t one hundred percent sure, and was unable to make the calls today to inquire. He noted he will let Council know this week if he is able to connect with anyone. He believes it will be soon. Mayor Sakacs added he was told November, but he believes it will be in December. He has asked to be notified when the demolition will begin. He also added that Lenore Pikus has been selected as the new Building Inspector and is scheduled to begin next Monday, November 17th. She is fully certified and he is excited to welcome her. He stated the Building Department is now solid. There were no additional questions or comments for the Building Commissioner. G. Recreation Director (Stopp) Written Report Submitted Recreation Director Stopp was excused. There were no questions or comments for the Recreation Director. Audience Participation Council President Pro Tem Gerhardstein opened Audience Participation to those in attendance at 7:10 PM. He noted this portion of the meeting is intended for the audience to address the Council and Mayor, not the directors. Anyone wishing to address Council must use the microphone, as the meetings are being streamed Wickliffe City Council Meeting Minutes November 10th, 2025 Page | 2 Page 6 of 40  on YouTube; they must be acknowledged and give their name and address for the clerk’s record and will be given a five-minute maximum for their comments. After multiple calls inquiring if anyone would like to address Wickliffe City Council and there being no reply, Council President Pro Tem Gerhardstein closed Audience Participation at 7:11 PM. Committee Reports There were no Committee Reports. Commission Reports There were no Commission Reports. Old Business There was no Old Business. New Business A. Council Appointment to the CRA Housing Council Council President Pro Tem Gerhardstein suggested a motion to appoint Mr. Michael Fishwick of the Planning Commission to the CRA Housing Council. Clerk Fink noted Mr. Fishwick is the Planning Commission appointment. She noted Mr. Neal Slaby, who was one of two Council appointed members, has resigned; Council will need to appoint a new member. Mr. Gerhardstein apologized for the confusion, and asked if any Councilmembers had a suggestion for an appointment, or if they wished to table this item until the next meeting. Since there were no suggestions, Council President Pro Tem Gerhardstein asked the clerk to please move this item to the agenda for the next Council Meeting. Ordinances Law Director Iosue noted he will read the title of this ordinance, however, due to the requirements of CH 1341, a two-thirds vote of all the members of Council is required. Council President Pro Tem Gerhardstein noted that since there are only four members of Council present, we will be unable to pass a number of the ordinances on tonight’s agenda. Mr. Iosue noted any legislation on emergency reading or zoning changes require two-thirds of those elected to Council, which is five Council members. We do not have enough members present tonight to pass these items. The items that are listed as Emergency will be First Reading tonight and remain as Emergency at the next Council Meeting. The rezoning ordinance will be tabled until the next meeting. The items that are on third reading tonight, with the exception of the rezoning ordinance, can be voted on since we do have a quorum. OR2025-47 By Title Only An ordinance amending the City of Wickliffe Zone Map referred to in Section 1341.80 of the Wickliffe Codified Ordinances rezoning one parcel owned by the Rabbinical College of Telshe Yeshiva in Wickliffe, Ohio THIRD READING Ordinance 2025-47 tabled until the next meeting (November 24th, 2025). OR2025-49 By Title Only An ordinance amending sections of Chapter 1315 Commercial-Manufacturing and Industrial Districts of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Wickliffe, Ohio THIRD READING Motion by Koski, seconded by Thielman, that Ordinance 2025-49 be adopted as presented. Discussion: None Roll Call: Yes: Gerhardstein, Jaworski, Koski, Thielman No: None Motion carried. Ordinance 2025-49 adopted. Wickliffe City Council Meeting Minutes November 10th, 2025 Page | 3 Page 7 of 40  OR2025-50 AMENDED By Title Only An ordinance adopting a cybersecurity policy for the City of Wickliffe, Ohio THIRD READING Motion by Thielman, seconded by Koski, that Ordinance 2025-50 AMENDED be adopted as presented. Discussion: None Roll Call: Yes: Gerhardstein, Jaworski, Koski, Thielman No: None Motion carried. Ordinance 2025-50 AMENDED adopted. OR2025-51 By Title Only An ordinance amending certain sections of Chapter 935 - Sewer Regulations and Rates of the codified ordinances of the City of Wickliffe, Ohio; and declaring an emergency (E) Ordinance 2025-51 will be on First Reading at the next meeting (November 24th, 2025) since there were not enough members of Council present to suspend the rules of Council to move it to third and final reading for passage as an emergency. Councilperson Jaworski suggested it be moved to Second Reading at the next Council Meeting, and Law Director Iosue agreed. Ordinance 2025-51 will be on SECOND Reading at the next meeting (November 24th, 2025) since there were not enough members of Council present to suspend the rules of Council to move it to third and final reading for passage as an emergency. OR2025-52 By Title Only An ordinance authorizing the Mayor of the City of Wickliffe, Ohio to enter into a participation agreement with the Lake County Board of Commissioners for the provision of a comprehensive healthcare plan for certain employees of the city; and declaring an emergency (E) Ordinance 2025-52 will be on SECOND Reading and remain as an emergency at the next meeting (November 24th, 2025). OR2025-53 By Title Only An ordinance authorizing the Mayor of the City of Wickliffe, Ohio to enter into a contract with Reliance Standard Life Insurance Company for the provision of life insurance coverage for certain employees of the city; and declaring an emergency (E) Ordinance 2025-53 will be on SECOND Reading and remain as an emergency at the next meeting (November 24th, 2025). OR2025-54 By Title Only An ordinance authorizing the Mayor of the City of Wickliffe, Ohio to enter into a contract with MetLife Vision Insurance Company for the provision of vision care benefits for certain employees of the city; and declaring an emergency (E) Ordinance 2025-54 will be on SECOND Reading and remain as an emergency at the next meeting (November 24th, 2025). OR2025-55 By Title Only An ordinance authorizing the Mayor of the City of Wickliffe, Ohio to enter into a contract with MetLife Dental Life Insurance Company for the provision of dental benefits coverage for certain employees of the city; and declaring an emergency (E) Ordinance 2025-55 will be on SECOND Reading and remain as an emergency at the next meeting (November 24th, 2025). Resolutions There were no Resolutions. Wickliffe City Council Meeting Minutes November 10th, 2025 Page | 4 Page 8 of 40 Other Legislation There was no Other Legislation. Miscellaneous Council President Pro Tem Gerhardstein called for a meeting of the Finance Committee to discuss the 2026 Budget and the 2026 Temporary Budget on Monday, November 17th, 2025 at 7:00 PM in Council Chambers at Wickliffe City Hall. Mayor Sakacs wished to welcome Council-elect Ward 2 Mr. Justin Ball. Councilperson Thielman asked if a councilperson would be permitted to be nominated to the CRA Housing Council, as he would be interested if this is permissible. Law Director Iosue noted he will look into this. Adjournment Motion by Jaworski, seconded by Koski, to adjourn the meeting. Roll Call: Yes: Gerhardstein, Jaworski, Koski, Thielman No: None Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:18 PM. __________________________ ______________________________ Clerk of Council Council President and Presiding Officer Wickliffe City Council Meeting Minutes November 10th, 2025 Page | 5 Page 9 of 40  Mayor’s Report City Council Meeting November 27th, 2025 Community Gardens I have received a few calls recently from residents regarding the Community Gardens. I would like to ask that this topic be put into a committee for discussion. Thanksgiving This is a short week for City offices. Police and Fire are available 24/7, but other City Offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday this week. Holiday Lighting Wickliffe Forever will host the annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony here at City Hall this Saturday, November 29th at 6:00 PM. There will be lots of activities here at the mansion, so please consider joining us for a fun evening! Chris Mlachak The Environmental Commission which began in 1971 Chris was appointed in 1992 and served 33 years many years as Chair of the commission A Wickliffe Beautification Committee was formed in December of 1966. In 1987, Council created the Clean City Commission. Chris was appointed to this commission in 1992. In 1997, the Clean City Commission became Keep Wickliffe Beautiful. Chris served many years as Chair of Clean City/KWB. Page 10 of 40  CITY OF WICKLIFFE Department of Police 28730 Ridge Road • Wickliffe, Ohio 44092-2598 Phone (440) 943-1234 • Fax (440) 943-7159 JONATHON J. BUSH CHIEF OF POLICE November 3, 2025 Mayor Joseph Sakacs City of Wickliffe 28730 Ridge Road Wickliffe, Ohio 44092 Dear Mayor Sakacs: Listed below is the monthly report for October 2025 for the Wickliffe Police Department. 335 Police/Fire/EMS Calls Received on E911 140 Persons Arrested (including felonies, misdemeanors, and traffic) 137 Adults 3 Juveniles 26 Persons Housed in Wickliffe City Jail .\ 87 Parking Tickets Paid 29 Animal Complaints 58 Accidents Investigated 5 Buildings Unlocked 26 Vehicle Lockouts 66 Alarms, False Alarms, and Accidental Alarms 1367 Total Calls for Service Page 11 of 40  CITY OF WICKLIFFE POLICE DEPARTMENT INCOME OCTOBER 2025 INCOME RECEIVED: Parking 1,085.00 Copies 0.00 Bike Licenses 0.00 Miscellaneous 45.00 Police Vehicles 2,032.50 Law Enforcement - State 0.00 Law Enforcement - Federal 0.00 TOTAL INCOME: $3,162.50 WILLOUGHBY MUNI COURT: Court Fines 5,610.12 Law Library Disbursement 0.00 Expungements 20.00 Jury/Witness Fees 0.00 Drug Fines 171.50 Enforcement & Education Fines Collected 92.76 Jail Recoupment Monies Collected 178.30 TOTAL COURT: $6,072.68 TOTAL POLICE INCOME: 9,235.18 Page 12 of 40  DETECTIVE BUREAU SUMMARY October 2025 CHIEF JON BUSH, During the month of October, two hundred and seventy (270) incidents were reported to our department; of those reports, fifty-six (56) required further investigation. In the month of October; three (03) BURGLARY reports were filed, two were cleared by arrest and one by exceptional means. Two (02) BREAKING AND ENTERING reports were filed and remain under investigation. Two (02) AGGRAVATED MENACING reports were filed, one was cleared by exceptional means and one remains under investigation. Two (02) DOMESTIC VIOLENCE reports were filed, one was cleared by arrest and one remains under investigation. One (01) CHILD ENDANGERMENT report was filed and cleared by exceptional means. One (01) REFUSAL TO PROVIDE PERSONAL INFORMATION report was filed and cleared by arrest. One (01) POSSESSION OF CRIMINAL TOOLS report was filed and cleared by arrest. Six (06) HARASSMENT reports were filed and cleared by exceptional means. Two (02) FLEEING AND ELUDING reports were filed and remain under investigation. One (01) FIREARM report was filed and remains under investigation. Two (02) SIMPLE ASSAULT reports were filed, one was cleared by arrest and one remains under investigation. Fourteen (14) NARCOTICS reports were filed; thirteen were cleared by arrest and one remains under investigation. Eleven (11) THEFT reports were filed; one was cleared by arrest, three by exceptional means and seven remain under investigation. Four (04) FRAUD reports were filed; two were cleared by exceptional means and two remain under investigation. One (01) RESISTING ARREST report was filed and cleared by arrest. Three (03) MENTAL reports were filed and cleared by exceptional means. Page 13 of 40  8150 Sterling Court Mentor, OH 44060 +1 440.530.2200 Wickliffe Engineer’s Report To: Honorable Joseph D. Sakacs and Members of Council From: Peter J. Formica, P.E. City Engineer Date: November 24, 2025 Note: Updated information since the previous report is identified in underline and italic font. Items/Issues of High Priority / Importance are identified by shading. I. ITEMS/PROJECTS CURRENTLY IN COMMITTEE / AWAITING COUNCIL II. FUTURE CAPITAL PROJECTS III. ITEMS/PROJECTS CURRENTLY IN CONSTRUCTION A. Ridge Road Sanitary Sewer Extension 1. Project Status: Construction is complete and contract finalized; sewer easements need to be recorded. B. Green Ridge Golf Course Pond Dredge 1. Authorization Date: October 9, 2023 2. Project Scope: Golf course pond dredging to improve water supply for the irrigation system. 3. Estimated Project Cost: $ 185,000 4. Bid Date: December 29, 2023 5. Contract Amount: $123,875 6. Contractor/Authorization: Holcomb Enterprises, LLC / January 22, 2024 7. Construction Start/Finish: February 2024 / March 2025 (restoration-November) 8. Project Status: Dredging is complete; final grading and restoration remain. C. 2024 Pavement Repair Program – Contract A – Asphalt Resurfacing 1. Authorization Date: April 8, 2024. 2. Project Scope: Asphalt pavement improvements to Larchmont Court, Rickey Lane, Frances Drive, Richard Court, Gary Court, Robert Street West, Luxona Avenue, Catawba Street. 3. Estimated Project Cost: $1,110,000.00 4. Bid Date: May 31, 2024 5. Contract Amount: $937,712.50 6. Contractor/Authorization: Geauga Highway Co. 7. Construction Start/Finish: July 2024 / November 15, 2024 8. Project Status: Construction is substantially complete; punchlist items remain. Verdantas.com Page 14 of 40 Wickliffe Engineer’s Report November 24, 2025 Page 2 D. Empire Road & Kerry Lane Sanitary Sewer Lining 1. Authorization Date: September 23, 2024. 2. Project Scope: Sanitary sewer main lining, including service laterals to the inspection tee. 3. Estimated Project Cost: $760,000 (all funded through ARPA Grant) 4. Bid Date: September 6, 2024 5. Bid Amount: $609,817.00 6. Contractor/Authorization: United Survey, Inc. 7. Construction Start/Finish: October 15, 2024 / May 1, 2025 8. Project Status: Construction is complete; final project documentation is being prepared. E. Ridge Road (S.R. 84 Rehabilitation) (PID 112506) 1. Authorization Date: January 22, 2024 2. Project Scope: Asphalt resurfacing of Ridge Road from the change of pavement near Johnson Drive to S.R. 91 in Willoughby. 3. Estimated Project Cost: $2,773,000 a. Anticipated Funding Assistance - Federal Earmark: $ 849,000 b. s c. Original Federal Maintenance Grant: $ 228,000 d. OPWC Grant: $ 349,900 e. OPWC Loan: $ 150,000 f. City Share (Wickliffe and Willoughby): $ 251,357 4. Bid Date (ODOT): June 26, 2025 5. Bid Amount: $2,495,175.00 6. Contractor: Phillips Paving, LLC 7. Construction Start/Finish: August 1, 2025 / October 31, 2025 8. Project Status: Construction is complete; punchlist and miscellaneous striping remain. F. Parkwood Drive and Kerry Lane Improvements 1. Authorization Date: March 24, 2025 2. Project Scope: Waterline replacement, sewer repairs, pavement resurfacing with new concrete curb and gutter. 3. Estimated Project Cost: $1,354,200 a. Anticipated Funding - OPWC: $ 500,000 b. Anticipated Funding – OPWC Loan: $ 177,000 c. Lake County Water Share $ 400,900 d. City Share: $ 276,300 4. Bid Date: September 12, 2025 5. Bid Amount: $1,033,906.40 6. Contractor/Authorization: Fabrizi Trucking & Paving Co. 7. Construction Start/Finish: August 2025/June 2026 8. Project Status: Contractor currently plans to begin work in December 2025. Verdantas.com 2 Page 15 of 40 Wickliffe Engineer’s Report November 24, 2025 Page 3 G. 2025 Concrete Pavement Slab Replacement 1. Authorization Date: March 24, 2025 2. Project Scope: Concrete slab replacement to E. 300th Street. 3. Estimated Project Cost: $222,400 a. Anticipated Funding - OPWC: $ 99,900 b. City Share: $ 122,500 4. Bid Date: August 28, 2025 5. Bid Amount: $157,545 6. Contractor/Authorization: A&J Cement Contractors, Inc. 7. Construction Start/Finish: September 15, 2025 to June 1, 2026 8. Project Status: Contractor currently plans to begin and complete the work in the spring of 2026. IV. ITEMS/PROJECTS CURRENTLY IN RESEARCH / DESIGN A. Euclid Avenue Pavement and Streetscape Improvements 1. Authorization Date: March 24, 2025 2. Project Scope: Pavement Resurfacing and Streetscape Improvements (Bellview Street to Worden Road). 3. Estimated Project Cost: $8,479,800 a. Funding Assistance – Federal & State: $ 9,198,500 b. City Share: T.B.D. 4. Bid Date: T.B.D. 5. Construction Start/Finish: T.B.D. 6. Project Status: Stage 2 submittal submitted to ODOT September 19, 2025; we anticipate comments from ODOT on 11/7/25. PJF:wll Attachments H:\2025\250012\REPORTS\2510PJF01.Docx Verdantas.com Page 16 of 40  Wickliffe City Council Finance Committee Meeting Minutes November 17, 2025 Meeting Called to Order: 7:00pm Purpose: 2026 Temporary Budget & 2026 Budget Present: Bala, Gerhardstein, Jaworski, Koski, Levon, Salotto, Thielman Also Present: Sakacs, Bush, Krofcheck, Matas, Capra, Grossman Council President Levon addressed the committee by stating he would like the focus of his meeting to be on the temporary budget. He said that if we needed to discuss anything for the permanent budget, we can, but those items should be discussed in our meetings in January and February. Councilman Gerhardstein noted that do to the 27th pay period in 2026, the budget is showing salaried employees making more than their planned salary. He questioned why this would be. Finance Director Matas advised that in all of his previous employment, this is how government employees are paid. Mayor Sakacs agreed with Gerhardstein that salaried employees’ salary should be divided by 27 pays, and they shouldn’t receive an extra 2-weeks of pay. Councilwoman Salotto also agreed with Gerhardstein and Sakacs saying that their salary should be divided equally by the number of pay periods. Councilman Thielman stated that he believes our salary employees receive an hourly rate and typically should receive the extra money in the 27th pay period. He believes that is how it is done in Willoughby. Matas re- stated that he has never encountered this when auditing in his career and that he would check with the legal department for their opinion. This topic will be revisited when we work on the 2026 budget. Gerhardstein requested the $21,000 in the Property Maintenance Inspector line item be removed from the temporary budget. In the past, we split the Building Inspector’s pay between this line item and the Building Department Inspector – Wages line item. In this budget we combined them into the Building Department Inspector – Wages line item, so we have a redundant amount in the budget. The committee agreed to have the $21,000 removed. Gerhardstein asked if we need money in the Pool Fund for January, February, and March. Service Director Krofcheck answered that we could use money in their budget to do maintenance on the pumps. Councilwoman Koski asked if we needed money in the Winter & Summer Part Time Labor line item. Krofcheck advised that the golf course could be open during these months. Gerhardstein asked Fire Chief Grossman if we needed to have any money in the Fire Inspector line item in the temporary budget. Grossman advised that he has had a full-time employee fulfilling those duties and he doesn’t need any money in that line item. The $6,250 was removed from the budget. Police Chief Bush advised that he needed more money than the $2,500 in his Equipment line item. He needs approximately $15,000 to order the necessary items for the first three months of 2026. The committee agreed to increase the Police Equipment line item from $2,500 to $15,000. Page 17 of 40 Gerhardstein asked if the $25,000 in the Golf Course – Set Aside line item could be removed since we don’t plan on doing any updates in the first three months of the year. The committee agreed to remove the $25,000. In summary, the committee: • Removed the $21,000 from the Property Maintenance Inspector line item • Removed $6,250 from the Fire Inspector line item • Removed $25,000 from the Golf Course – Set Aside line item • Added $12,500 to the Police Equipment line item The committee had no further objections to the proposed budget and recommends to council it approve the temporary budget after the above changes have been implemented. This 2026 Temporary Budget line item is reported out of committee. Meeting adjourned at 7:41pm. Respectfully submitted, Edward A. Levon Chairman Page 18 of 40  ORDINANCE NO. 2025 – 47 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF WICKLIFFE ZONE MAP REFERRED TO IN SECTION 1341.80 OF THE WICKLIFFE CODIFIED ORDINANCES REZONING ONE PARCEL OWNED BY THE RABBINICAL COLLEGE OF TELSHE YESHIVA IN WICKLIFFE, OHIO WHEREAS, an application has been received from the Rabbinical College of Telshe Yeshiva to rezone the property listed below: Rezoning from Institutional/Recreational (IR) to R1-75: Located at part of 29-B-010-0-00-012-0 Located at 2690 Bishop Road in the City of Wickliffe; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held by the Wickliffe Planning Commission on August 7, 2025 to hear the application for rezoning; and WHEREAS, the Wickliffe Planning Commission made a favorable recommendation to Wickliffe City Council to rezone the property by a vote of 5-0; and WHEREAS, Chapter 1341.30 of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Wickliffe require Wickliffe City Council to consider the Wickliffe Planning Commission's recommendation and vote on the amendment after holding a public hearing; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held by Wickliffe City Council on October 1, 2025 to hear the application for rezoning. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICKLIFFE, COUNTY OF LAKE, STATE OF OHIO: SECTION 1. That the District Map referred to in Section 1341.80 of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Wickliffe, Ohio is hereby amended to rezone the property located as follows: Rezoning from Institutional/Recreational (IR) to R1-75: Located at part of 29-B-010-0-00-012-0 Located at 2690 Bishop Road in the City of Wickliffe SECTION 2. That this Ordinance is passed and adopted for the protection and preservation of the peace, health, safety, and general welfare of the inhabitants of the City of Wickliffe, the necessity being to provide the highest and best use of the land described herein and therefore, this Ordinance shall be effective at the earliest date allowed by law. 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 of any of its committees that resulted in such formal actions were in meetings open to the public in compliance with all legal requirements, including Section 121.22 of the Ohio Revised Code. Passed: ______________________, 2025 ______________________________________ Council President – Presiding Officer Attest: ____________________________ Clerk of Council Approved: ________________________, 2025 Submitted to the Mayor for approval on ______________________________, 2025 ______________________________________ Mayor First Reading____________________________ Passed ________________________________ Second Reading _________________________ Yes_____ No_____ Third Reading ___________________________ Page 19 of 40 Page 20 of 40 Page 21 of 40  ORDINANCE NO. 2025-51 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 935-SEWER REGULATIONS AND RATES OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF WICKLIFFE, OHIO; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY WHEREAS, the Administration has made various recommendations to City Council relative to the amending of sewer rates as set forth in Chapter 935-Sewer Regulations and Rates, of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Wickliffe, Ohio; and WHEREAS, Council has determined the recommended changes would be in the best interest of the residents of the City of Wickliffe. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICKLIFFE, COUNTY OF LAKE, STATE OF OHIO: SECTION 1. That Chapter 935-Sewer Regulations and Rates is hereby amended to read as follows: 935.02 RATES. Pursuant to the provisions of Ohio R.C. 729.49 and other related sections of the Ohio Revised Code, every person, whose premises in the City are drained by or served by the system of sewerage of the City or whereby the sewage or industrial wastes or either therefrom are disposed of by the City through its sewerage system or otherwise, shall pay a sewer service charge or rental charge as noted below, predicated upon the quantity of metered water used in or upon such premises for each 100 cubic feet of water or fraction thereof measured through or by any one water meter, per quarter, whether such water is derived from a source other than the City water supply or all or any part of such water is furnished to such premises without charge. Nothing contained in this section shall be held to authorize or require the payment of any sewer rental charge by any tax supported department of the City. Effective date: January 1, 2026 $7.46 per 100 cu. ft. It is further the intent hereof, that a minimum charge per quarter as noted as follows shall be charged and collected from all premises served by the sewerage system of the City. Effective date: January 1, 2026 $74.61 935.025 WILLOWICK AND WILLOUGHBY HILLS SANITARY SEWER SERVICE FEES. (a) The City of Willowick shall hereafter be charged by the City of Wickliffe a sanitary sewer service fee as follows: Effective date: January 1, 2026 $7.99 per 100 cu. ft. (b) The City of Willoughby Hills shall hereafter be charged by the City of Wickliffe a sanitary sewer service fee as follows: Effective date: January 1, 2026 $2.94 per 1,000 cu. ft. (c) The Finance Director is hereby authorized to notify the City of Willowick and the City of Willoughby Hills of such increase and to commence collection of such sewer service fees and/or to cause such fees to be paid to the City. Continued on next page Page 22 of 40 Ordinance No. 2025-51 Page Two 935.026 COMMERCIAL RATE. Every commercial and/or business activity, whose premises in the City are drained by or served by the system of sewerage of the City or whereby the sewerage or individual wastes or either therefrom, are disposed of by the City through its sewerage system, or otherwise, shall pay a sewer service or rental charge as follows, predicated upon the quantity of metered water used in or upon such premises per each 100 cubic feet of water or less, or none, measured through or by any one water meter, per quarter, whether such water is derived from a source other than the City water supply or all or any part of such water is furnished to such premises without charge. Effective date: January 1, 2026 $7.99 per 100 cu. ft. 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 action were in compliance with all legal requirements including Chapter 121.22 of the Ohio Revised Code. SECTION 3. That this ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency measure necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety of said city, and for the further reason that the said advance of funds is necessary for the usual daily operation of various municipal departments; wherefore, this ordinance provided it receives an affirmative vote of two-thirds (2/3) of the members elected to Council, shall take effect immediately upon its passage and approval by the Mayor; otherwise, it shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law. Passed:____________________________, 2025 _______________________________________ Council President – Presiding Officer Attest:___________________________________ Approved: _________________________, 2025 Clerk of Council Submitted to the Mayor for approval on ___________________________________, 2025 _______________________________________ Mayor First Reading ____________________________ Passed _________________________________ Second Reading __________________________ Yes_____ No_____ Third Reading ____________________________ Page 23 of 40  ORDINANCE NO. 2025 – 52 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF WICKLIFFE, OHIO TO ENTER INTO A PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH THE LAKE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR THE PROVISION OF A COMPREHENSIVE HEALTHCARE PLAN FOR CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY WHEREAS, Council has determined that the best interests of the City would be served by providing a comprehensive healthcare plan to certain employees of the City. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICKLIFFE, COUNTY OF LAKE, STATE OF OHIO: SECTION 1. That the Mayor is hereby authorized to enter into a one-year participation agreement with the Lake County Board of Commissioners, 105 Main Street, Painesville, Ohio 44077, for the provision of a comprehensive healthcare plan for certain employees of the City for the period January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. Said participation agreement, identified as Exhibit A and incorporated herein, is on file in the office of the Director of Finance. SECTION 2. That the Director of Finance is authorized to make payments to the Lake County Board of Commissioners, 105 Main Street, Painesville, Ohio 44077, in accordance with the terms of the agreement and upon receipt of invoices approved by the Mayor. 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 of any of its committees that resulted in such formal actions were in meetings open to the public in compliance with all legal requirements, including Section 121.22 of the Ohio Revised Code. SECTION 4. That this ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency measure necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety of said city and for the further reason it is necessary for the efficient operation of city government; and the agreement is effective January 1, 2026; wherefore, this ordinance provided it receives an affirmative vote of two-thirds (2/3) of the members elected to Council, shall take effect immediately upon its passage and approval by the Mayor; otherwise, it shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law. Passed: __________________________, 2025 ______________________________________ Council President – Presiding Officer Attest: _______________________________ Clerk of Council Approved: ________________________, 2025 Submitted to the Mayor for approval on _________________________________, 2025 _____________________________________ Mayor First reading ____________________________ Passed ________________________________ Second reading __________________________ Yes_____ No_____ Third reading ____________________________ Page 24 of 40  ORDINANCE NO. 2025-53 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF WICKLIFFE, OHIO TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH RELIANCE STANDARD LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY FOR THE PROVISION OF LIFE INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY WHEREAS, Council has determined that the best interests of the City would be served by providing a plan of life insurance coverage insuring certain employees of the City. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICKLIFFE, COUNTY OF LAKE, STATE OF OHIO: SECTION 1. That the Mayor is hereby authorized to enter into a contract commencing January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, with Reliance Standard Life Insurance Company for the provision of employee life insurance coverage. SECTION 2. That the Director of Finance is authorized to make payments to Reliance Standard Life Insurance Company P.O. Box 3124, Southeastern, PA 19398-3124 in accordance with the terms of the contract upon receipt of invoices approved by the Mayor. SECTION 3. That it is hereby found and determined that all formal actions of this Council concerning and relating to the passage of the ordinance were adopted in an open meeting of this Council and that all deliberations of this Council and of any of its committees that resulted in such formal actions were in meetings open to the public in compliance with all legal requirements, including Section 121.22 of the Ohio Revised Code. SECTION 4. That this ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency measure necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety of said city, and for the further reason it is necessary for the efficient operation of city government; and the contract, affecting certain employees, is effective January 1, 2026; wherefore, this ordinance, provided it receives an affirmative vote of two-thirds (2/3) of the members elected to Council, shall take effect immediately upon its passage and approval by the Mayor; otherwise, it shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law. Passed: __________________________, 2025 ______________________________________ Council President – Presiding Officer Attest: _______________________________ Clerk of Council Approved: ________________________, 2025 Submitted to the Mayor for approval on _________________________________, 2025 _____________________________________ Mayor First reading ____________________________ Passed ________________________________ Second reading __________________________ Yes_____ No_____ Third reading ____________________________ Page 25 of 40  ORDINANCE NO. 2025-54 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF WICKLIFFE, OHIO TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH METLIFE VISION FOR THE PROVISION OF VISION CARE BENEFITS FOR CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY WHEREAS, Council has determined that the best interests of the City would be served by providing vision care benefits to certain employees of the City. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICKLIFFE, COUNTY OF LAKE, STATE OF OHIO: SECTION 1. That the Mayor is authorized to enter into an agreement with MetLife Vision for the provision of vision insurance coverage commencing January 1, 2026 through January 1, 2028. SECTION 2. That the Director of Finance is authorized to make payments to MetLife Vision, P.O. Box 804466, Kanas City, MO 64180-4466 in accordance with the terms of the contract and upon receipt of invoices approved by the Mayor. SECTION 3. That it is hereby found and determined that all formal actions of this Council concerning and relating to the passage of the ordinance were adopted in an open meeting of this Council and that all deliberations of this Council and of any of its committees that resulted in such formal actions were in meetings open to the public in compliance with all legal requirements, including Section 121.22 of the Ohio Revised Code. SECTION 4. That this ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency measure necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety of said city; and for the further reason it is necessary for the efficient operation of city government; and the contract, affecting certain employees, is effective January 1, 2026; wherefore, this ordinance provided it receives an affirmative vote of two-thirds (2/3) of the members elected to Council, shall take effect immediately upon its passage and approval by the Mayor; otherwise, it shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law. Passed: __________________________, 2025 ______________________________________ Council President – Presiding Officer Attest: _______________________________ Clerk of Council Approved: ________________________, 2025 Submitted to the Mayor for approval on _________________________________, 2025 _____________________________________ Mayor First reading ____________________________ Passed ________________________________ Second reading __________________________ Yes_____ No_____ Third reading ____________________________ Page 26 of 40  ORDINANCE NO. 2025-55 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF WICKLIFFE, OHIO TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH METLIFE DENTAL FOR THE PROVISION OF DENTAL BENEFITS COVERAGE FOR CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY WHEREAS, Council has determined that the best interests of the City would be served by providing dental care benefits to certain employees of the City. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICKLIFFE, COUNTY OF LAKE, STATE OF OHIO: SECTION 1. That the Mayor is authorized to enter into an agreement with MetLife Dental for the provision of dental insurance coverage commencing January 1, 2026 through January 1, 2027. SECTION 2. That the Director of Finance is authorized to make payments to MetLife Dental, P.O. Box 804466, Kanas City, MO 64180-4466 in accordance with the terms of the contract and upon receipt of invoices approved by the Mayor. SECTION 3. That it is hereby found and determined that all formal actions of this Council concerning and relating to the passage of the ordinance were adopted in an open meeting of this Council and that all deliberations of this Council and of any of its committees that resulted in such formal actions were in meetings open to the public in compliance with all legal requirements, including Section 121.22 of the Ohio Revised Code. SECTION 4. That this ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency measure necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety of said city; and for the further reason it is necessary for the efficient operation of city government; and the contract, affecting certain employees, is effective January 1, 2026; wherefore, this ordinance provided it receives an affirmative vote of two-thirds (2/3) of the members elected to Council, shall take effect immediately upon its passage and approval by the Mayor; otherwise, it shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law. Passed: __________________________, 2025 ______________________________________ Council President – Presiding Officer Attest: _______________________________ Clerk of Council Approved: ________________________, 2025 Submitted to the Mayor for approval on _________________________________, 2025 _____________________________________ Mayor First reading ____________________________ Passed ________________________________ Second reading __________________________ Yes_____ No_____ Third reading ____________________________ Page 27 of 40 Page 28 of 40 Page 29 of 40 Page 30 of 40  ORDINANCE NO. 2025-57 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING APPROPRIATIONS FOR CURRENT EXPENSES AND OTHER EXPENDITURES OF THE CITY OF WICKLIFFE, OHIO FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2025 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2025; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICKLIFFE, LAKE COUNTY, OHIO: SECTION 1. That to provide for operating expenses and other expenditures of the City of Wickliffe, Ohio, for the period beginning January 1, 2025 and ending December 31, 2025, the following sums are set aside and appropriated as hereinafter provided. SECTION 2. That there is appropriated the following sums: Page 31 of 40 Continued on next page  OR2025-57 Page 2 Page 32 of 40 Continued on next page OR2025-57 Page 3 SUMMARY SECTION 3. That the Director of Finance be and is hereby authorized to draw her warrants for payment from any of the foregoing appropriations upon receiving proper certificates and/or vouchers therefor, as provided by the Charter of the City of Wickliffe, Ohio. No warrant shall be drawn or paid for salaries or wages except when employed by authority of or in accordance with the law or ordinance. Provided, further, that the appropriations for contingencies can only be expended upon the approval of two-thirds (2/3) of the Council for items of expense constituting a legal and valid obligation of the City of Wickliffe for the purpose other than those covered by specific appropriations herein made. SECTION 4. 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 of any of its committees that resulted in such formal actions were in meetings open to the public in compliance with all legal requirements, including Section 121.22 of the Ohio Revised Code. The effective date of this Ordinance shall be November 24th, 2025, or the earliest date allowed by the Ohio Revised Code, whichever is earlier. SECTION 5. That this ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency measure necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety of said city, and for the further reason that the said appropriation of funds is necessary for the usual daily operation of various municipal departments; wherefore, this ordinance provided it receives an affirmative vote of two-thirds (2/3) of the members elected to Council, shall take effect immediately upon its passage and approval by the Mayor; otherwise, it shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law. Passed: __________________________, 2025 ______________________________________ Council President – Presiding Officer Attest: _______________________________ Clerk of Council Approved: ________________________, 2025 Submitted to the Mayor for approval on _________________________________, 2025 ______________________________________ Mayor First reading ____________________________ Second reading __________________________ Passed ________________________________ Third reading ____________________________ Yes_____ No_____ Page 33 of 40  ORDINANCE NO. 2025 –58 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND REVISING CHAPTER 769 TOURIST HOMES AND MOTELS RELATED TO SHORT-TERM RENTALS OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF WICKLIFFE WHEREAS, short-term rentals offer transient sleeping accommodations to guests for compensation and are a commercial activity directly analogous to the service offered by hotels, however, unlike hotels, short-term rentals are not licensed or otherwise regulated by the state, such regulation instead being left to local governments; and WHEREAS, regulation of short-term rentals requires comprehensive regulations, licensure, and accompanying inspections to ensure they operate in accordance with the health and safety of their guests, adjacent properties, and in accordance with all applicable building and fire codes; and WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Wickliffe, Ohio deems it is in the public interest, health and welfare of its residents to amend Chaprter 769, Tourist Homes and Motels to include regulations regarding Short-Term Rentals. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICKLIFFE, COUNTY OF LAKE, AND STATE OF OHIO: SECTION 1. That the following Ordinances of the City of Wickliffe, Ohio of a general and permanent nature are hereby amended as Part Seven, Chapter 769 Tourist Homes and Motels of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Wickliffe, as amended: CHAPTER 769 Tourist Homes and Motels 769.01 Statement of Purpose and Intent. 769.07 Violations and Revocation of Permit. 769.02 Definitions. 769.08 Registration Required. 769.03 Applicability and City Capacity Limits. 769.09 Exception. 769.04 Permit Required. 769.10 Non-Discrimination. 769.05 Standards. 769.11 Appeals. 769.06 Fees 769.99 Penalties. 769.01 STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND INTENT. The purpose of this chapter is to establish comprehensive regulations, including permitting and inspection requirements, for short-term rentals within the City of Wickliffe. It is the City’s intention to ensure that permitted short-term rentals operate in accordance with the health, safety, and general welfare of their guests, adjacent properties, and in accordance with all applicable building and fire codes. These regulations are further established to preserve the residential character, cohesion, and safety of the City’s neighborhoods and protect property values, by controlling the density of short-term rentals, preventing congestion on public streets, and reducing hazards to life and property. 769.02 DEFINITIONS. As used in this chapter, the following words and phrases shall be defined as follows: (a) Applicant: The owner of a residential dwelling who submits an application for a Short-Term Rental Permit or a renewal permit to the city, as required by §769.04. (b) Applicant’s Dwelling: A residential dwelling intended to be used as a short-term rental for which the applicant has submitted an application, as required in §769.04. (c) Booking Service: Any mechanism that provides for or facilitates a transaction between a short-term rental host and a potential short term rental guest for the purpose of reserving or renting a residential dwelling for a fee and for which a hosting platform collects or receives, directly or indirectly, any compensation in connection with the reservation. Such compensation may be remitted to the short-term rental host or the hosting platform. Continued on next page Page 34 of 40 OR2025-58 Page 2 (d) Guest Room: A room or other space within a short-term rental offered to the public for a fee that contains provisions for sleeping. (e) Hosting Platform: An entity that participates in the short-term rental business/industry by providing for or facilitating a booking service through a website/application whereby a short-term rental host may offer list, advertise, or market a short-term rental to a potential short-term rental guest. (f) Owner: The owner(s) of record as shown on the current tax list of the county auditor or a mortgagee(s) in possession. If an owner is a business entity, such as a corporation, limited liability company firm, partnership, association, organization and any other group acting as a unit, such business entity’s officer(s), employee(s), and agent(s) having control of the property shall be an “owner” within the meaning of this definition. (g) Parking Space: For purposes of this chapter, a parking space shall be a minimum of 9 feet by 18 feet, located off-street, outside of a road right-of-way, and located within a garage or on a paved or code compliant driveway on the same lot as the short-term rental. (h) Permit: A Short-Term Rental Permit duly issued by the City. (i) Property Manager: An individual, other than the applicant, who is responsible for the oversight and care of the short-term rental. (j) Short-Term Rental: Any dwelling with five guestrooms or less that is reserved/rented in its entirety for any form of consideration for less than 30 consecutive days by a short-term rental guest. (k) Short-Term Rental Guest: A person who reserves a dwelling from a short-term rental host for any form of consideration, for less than 30 consecutive days. (l) Short-Term Rental Host: The owner who permits, offers, lists, markets, or advertises a short-term rental on a hosting platform or other medium and receives a fee as compensation. (m) Special Event: In association with a short-term rental, a special event is a wedding, party, family reunion, or similar gathering that exceeds the maximum number of occupants allowed under the Short-Term Rental Permit. 769.03 APPLICABILITY AND CITY CAPACITY LIMITS. Short-term rentals shall be limited to the locations and capacity limits outlined in this section and in accordance with the purpose and intent of this chapter. The capacity limits were further developed to protect neighborhood harmony and ensure that housing affordability and availability is sustained in these locations. (a) Short-term rentals shall only be permitted in the R1-50, R1-60, R1-75, and R1- 100 One- Family Residential Districts as specified on the Official Zoning Map adopted by Wickliffe City Council, and only when in compliance with the permit requirements and standards set forth in this Chapter. (b) The maximum number of short-term rentals allowed in the City of Wickliffe will be sixteen (16). This total number of permits will then be divided equally amongst the four (4) City Wards, the boundaries of which are defined on the official Ward Map of the City of Wickliffe. The maximum number of four (4) rental units per ward and approved locations will be maintained and recorded by the Building Department. 769.04 PERMIT REQUIRED. A Short-Term Rental Permit is required prior to the rental of any residential dwelling in the R1-50, R1- 60, R1-75, and R1-100 One- Family Residential Districts for a period of less than 30 days. (a) A Short-Term Rental Permit issued by the City shall be valid for the calendar year for which it is issued. Such permit shall automatically expire upon transfer of the property, and permits are not transferable to succeeding property owners. Any change in ownership of the dwelling shall require submission and approval of a new Short-Term Rental Permit application. Continued on next page Page 35 of 40  OR2025-58 Page 3 (b) A Short-Term Rental Permit will be issued within 30 days of receipt of a complete application, provided the information on the application is accurate and in compliance with the following: (1) Permit applications will be reviewed in the order in which they are received, and in further conformance with the capacity limits per City Ward, as outlined in §769.03 (b) of this Chapter. Applications that exceed the capacity limits per ward will be placed on a waiting list and may be eligible for review if any permits become available. (2) The permit shall indicate the maximum number of guests that can be accommodated at the rental in accordance with the standards listed in §769.05 (a) of this Chapter. (3) In order to protect the public health, safety, and welfare in all rental dwelling units, an affidavit will be required with each application to be completed by the property owner to ensure that maintenance standards and the minimum requirements for egress and fire protection are met. Such standards are outlined in the City of Wickliffe’s Codified Ordinances and the State of Ohio Building Code. (4) A property owner shall be subject to all of the standards and penalties of this Chapter. (c) Application. An application provided by the City of Wickliffe for a Short-Term Rental Permit shall, at a minimum, include the following: (1) Address of property. (2) Property owner name(s). If the owner does not reside within a 30-minute drive of the short-term rental property, the property owner shall designate a property manager that meets the 30 minute drive requirement. (3) Signature of property owner(s) and property manager, if any. (4) Number of bedrooms in the dwelling. (5) Number of parking spaces as defined under §769.05 (b). (6) Sketch of the property, indicating location of the dwelling, driveway, or other point of access, and designated parking spaces meeting the definition of a parking space under §769.02 (g). (7) Contact information including: owner name, mailing address, email address, and 24-hour contact phone number for the owner of the property and the property manager, if any. Throughout the term of the permit, it is the property owner’s responsibility to inform the city, in a timely manner, of any change in the owner’s or property manager’s contact information or changes to any other information required in the application. (8) The addresses of other short-term rentals located in the City of Wickliffe that the applicant owns or has any legal interest in, if any. (9) Proof of insurance as required by §769.05 (m). (10) The domain addresses for all websites on which the property is being advertised as available for short-term rental and the unique URL for any of those listings. (11) A notarized affidavit from the property owner to confirm the dwelling includes the appropriate number of installed working smoke detectors on each floor per the Ohio Building Code Sections 314 and 315 and there are no sleeping rooms below grade (ie. basements) without an egress window, window well, and/or ladder per Ohio Building Code below grade egress requirements Sections 310-311. (12) A report from a registered, licensed HVAC Technician of an annual service and condition of the dwelling’s heating system and hot water tank if either is a fuel-fired appliance (13) A report from a registered, licensed electrician on the condition of the electrical panel and any fixtures, switches, receptacles, and any other interior or exterior outlets served by the dwelling’s electrical panel. Continued on next page Page 36 of 40  OR2025-58 Page 4 (d) Renewal of Permits. All permits shall be renewed annually. Permits expire on December 31st of the year in which they were issued. No short-term rental shall occur until the rental permit is renewed. The fee for each permit shall not be prorated should a partial year permit be requested. (1) Renewal applications shall contain the same information as required for the initial application. Renewal permits shall be filed no later than December 1st of the year in which the permit expires. If a short-term rental permit is successfully and timely renewed, it shall be in effect for one calendar year, beginning on January 1st and expiring on December 31st of the same year. (2) Renewal applications filed after December 1 will require an additional $200 late fee above and beyond the applicable application fee. If a complete application is not received by the expiration of the previous year’s permit, the applicant is not entitled to a renewal. Renewal applications submitted after December 31st shall be placed on a wait list along with any new applications. After all renewal applications filed prior to January 1 are processed, and if any permits are available, the applicants on the wait list will be reviewed in the order in which they were received. (3) Short-Term Rental Permit holders shall be required to provide evidence that their rental has been occupied for a minimum of 60 days during the previous calendar year to be permitted to renew their permit. If the permit was issued after January 1 and no short-term rentals occurred in that year prior to the date the permit was issued, the total number of occupied days shall be an average of 5 days per month for each month the permit was valid. For renewal permits not meeting the required minimum number of occupied days, such permits shall be placed on a wait list behind any new applications waiting to be considered. 769.05 STANDARDS. All Short-Term Rentals shall comply with the following minimum standards. (a) Guest Capacity Limit. The maximum number of short-term rental guests to be accommodated shall be equal to the number of bedrooms multiplied by a factor of 2, plus 3 additional guests. Children 3 years of age and younger shall not count toward the capacity limit. (1) The number of bedrooms shall be verified through the affidavit required with the application. (2) The Short-Term Rental Permit issued by the City shall indicate the maximum number of guests that may be accommodated as calculated under these standards. (b) Parking. Parking for guests in a short-term rental shall only be in identified parking spaces as defined in this chapter. No on-street parking shall be permitted in association with a short-term rental. A minimum one (1) parking space per bedroom shall be provided, plus one (1) additional space. If the short-term rental location cannot meet the requirement of one (1) space per bedroom, the applicant shall indicate the number of spaces provided and restrict guests to that number of vehicles. Any vehicles of guests parked in the driveway of the rental property shall not block City sidewalks. (c) Accessory Buildings. No guests of the short-term rental shall be permitted to sleep in any accessory building to the primary building on the site. Sleeping shall also be prohibited outside or in tents, campers, or other similar temporary structures outside of the main dwelling. (d) Safety and Non-Discrimination Standards. The short-term rental owner shall sign an affidavit provided by the City of Wickliffe attesting that the short-term rental is in compliance with all property maintenance and applicable building and zoning codes, contractual restrictions, and other applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations. (e) Contact. The property owner, or a property manager representing the property owner, must be available by telephone at all times and be physically located within a 30- minute drive time of the property in the event of an emergency or any issue that requires immediate attention. Continued on next page Page 37 of 40 OR2025-58 Page 5 (f) Special Events. Special events, as defined in this Chapter, are prohibited. (g) Permit Number. The permit number included on the Short-Term Rental Permit issued by the City shall be included in any advertisement for the rental and shall be posted inside the property in a conspicuous location. (h) Noise Ordinance. Short-Term Rentals shall observe the noise restrictions established in Chapter 509 Disorderly Conduct and Peace Disturbance, specifically 509.12 Noise Disturbance Prohibited, of the Wickliffe Code of Ordinances. (i) Trash. Refuse and recyclables shall be stored in appropriate containers and regularly picked up by the designated trash hauler contracted with the City of Wickliffe. (j) Applicable Rules. Short-term rental guests shall be made aware of the rules applicable to the guests under this Chapter. (k) Signs. Any signs proposed on the property shall only be permitted in conformance with the applicable requirements of Chapter 1161 Signs of the Wickliffe Code of Ordinances. (l) Insurance. A general liability insurance policy or permit that shall provide minimum liability insurance coverage of not less than $300,000 issued by an insurance company licensed to conduct business in the State of Ohio shall be provided. The policy or permit shall provide notice of cancellation of insurance to the city at least 10 days prior to cancellation. (m) Advertising. No person shall allow a dwelling to be listed or advertised as a short- term rental prior to obtaining a permit or if the permit has been revoked, suspended, or denied. All advertisements shall include the permit number, occupancy limitations, parking requirements, and noise and special event restrictions. Advertisements shall be updated with current information throughout the year. (n) Record Keeping. All short-term rental hosts shall retain and make available to the Building Department, upon request, official records to demonstrate compliance with this Chapter, including, but not limited to, the names of the short-term rental guests, dates and duration of stay of all rentals, the number of guests who were scheduled, and price per night. Such records shall be retained for a minimum of three (3) years. 752.06 FEES. Each application for a Short-Term Rental Permit shall be accompanied by a fee, as established by the Building Commissioner. 752.07 VIOLATIONS AND REVOCATION OF PERMIT. Any of the following will be considered a violation of this Chapter and may result in the Short-Term Rental Permit being revoked by the Building Commissioner, or his/her designee, at any time. (a) Failure to update information required on the application with the City in a timely manner. (b) Advertising a short-term rental for a capacity in excess of that allowed under the permit issued by the City. (c) Permitting a number of persons in excess of that allowed under the Short-Term Rental Permit issued by the City to stay at the premises. (d) Failure of the property owner or his/her designated property manager to be available at any time during the tenure of an active short-term rental. (e) Providing false or misleading information on the application for any Short-Term Rental Permit or failing to include the information required by this Chapter in advertisements. (f) Failure to obtain a short-term rental permit when operating a short-term rental. (g) Failure to comply with any of the standards listed in §752.05. (h) The short-term rental has a documented history of repeated conduct that endangers neighborhood safety or of conditions interfering with the use and enjoyment of property within its vicinity. Continued on next page Page 38 of 40 OR2025-58 Page 6 (i) The property taxes for the subject property are in arrears with the Lake County Auditor’s Office. (j) Short-term rental taxes for the property that are owed are in arrears and/or short- term rental tax reporting forms for the property have not been timely filed. (k) Failure to keep property at standards regarding City of Wickliffe Codified Ordinances Chapter 1158 Residential Building Maintenance Code. (l) The subject property has outstanding building, zoning, or property maintenance code violations or outstanding violations with the Lake County Health District. (m) The applicant, property owner, or property manager has refused, hindered, or prevented any inspection by the city authorized by §752.05 (d). (n) Any valid disturbance calls to the Wickliffe Police Department regarding the property or its guests. (o) Evidence of a violation for the purposes of this section needs to be only a de facto violation; a conviction for such violation is not a prerequisite for denial or revocation of a permit. 769.08 REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Any person, now or hereafter engaged or employed in or having charge of the business of renting or permitting persons to use or occupy any room or rooms, cabin or cabins, tourist camp or camps, tourist home, inn, hotel, motel or tavern, or any place of a similar nature shall keep a register upon which there shall be provided a space for the name, street, town or city and state address of each person who rents, uses or occupies any room or rooms, cabin or cabins, tourist camp, tourist home, inn, hotel, motel or tavern or any place of a similar nature, together with a space for the time of engagement thereof and entry therein and the time of leaving the same. Such person shall cause each person who rents, uses or occupies the same to legibly write or print his or her name, address, time of entry and leaving, upon the register in the place provided. In the event any person fails or refuses to so register, then the person in charge thereof shall cause to be written thereon the information above set forth. The register shall at all times be open to inspection by any police officer of the City. 769.09 EXCEPTION. This chapter shall have no application to persons who rent or permit persons to occupy one or more rooms of their home as their permanent residence. 769.10 NON-DISCRIMINATION. Chapter 1103 - Unfair Housing Practices Prohibited shall be applicable to this Chapter 769 - Tourist Homes and Motels. 769.11 APPEALS. All persons aggrieved by an order of the Building Commissioner, or his/her designee, denying the issuance or renewal of a short-term rental permit or revoking a short-term rental permit may appeal such order to the City of Wickliffe’s Board of Zoning Appeals. 769.99 PENALTIES. Any person who violates Chapter 769 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree and shall be fined not more than three hundred dollars ($300.00) for the first offense, and not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) for the second and each subsequent offense, in any 180 day period. Each day a violation of this chapter occurs shall be a separate offense. An offender who has been previously convicted of or pleaded guilty of a violation of Chapter 769 is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree. SECTION 2. That the full, complete and accurate text of Part Seven, Chapter 769 Tourist Homes and Motels, Sections 769.01 through 769.99 as stated above, will be effective January 1, 2026. Continued on next page Page 39 of 40 OR2025-58 Page 7 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 of any of its committees that resulted in such formal action were in meetings open to the public, in compliance with all legal requirements including Section 121.22 of the Ohio Revised Code. Passed: ____________________________, 2025 _______________________________________ Council President – Presiding Officer Attest:___________________________________ Approved: _________________________, 2025 Clerk of Council Submitted to the Mayor for approval on ___________________________________, 2025 _______________________________________ Mayor First Reading ____________________________ Passed _________________________________ Second Reading __________________________ Yes_____ No_____ Third Reading ____________________________ Page 40 of 40