Cuyahoga Falls City Council holds regular meetings on the second and fourth Mondays of each month. Council committee meetings are held on the first and third Mondays in order to allow councilmembers to publicly discuss pending legislation that will be voted on at regular meetings. The public is free to comment on pending legislation during the allowed time set aside as part of committee meetings.
New Ordinances & Resolutions
B-76: An ordinance accepting the recommendation of the planning commission for the construction of a new fire station and training facilities for the Cuyahoga Falls Fire Department, located at 3097 Northampton Road. Assigned to the planning and zoning committee.
B-77: An ordinance providing for supplemental and/or amended appropriations of money for current operating expenses and capital expenditures of the City of Cuyahoga Falls, and authorizing the transfer of appropriations within and for the various funds hereinafter set forth. Assigned to the finance committee.
B-78: An ordinance accepting applications submitted by financial institutions and designating depositories for the active and interim funds of the City of Cuyahoga Falls for the five-year period beginning August 23, 2023, and ending August 22, 2028, and declaring an emergency. Assigned to the finance committee.
B-79: An ordinance authorizing the director of public service to enter into a contract or contracts with Montrose Ford to purchase a truck for concrete work, increasing appropriations. Assigned to the finance committee.
B-80: An ordinance providing for the issuance and sale of bonds in the maximum aggregate principal amount of $14,345,000, for the purpose of paying the costs of constructing, improving, equipping, and installing a new building for the electric utility including acquisition of real estate together with all necessary appurtenances thereto. Assigned to the finance committee.
B-81: An ordinance providing for the issuance and sale of bonds in the maximum principal amount of $1,720,000, for the purpose of paying the costs of the acquisition and installation of electric system meters, together with all necessary appurtenances thereto. Assigned to the finance committee.
B-82: An ordinance providing for the issuance and sale of bonds in the maximum principal amount of $8,705,000, for the purpose of paying the costs of various energy improvements including but not limited to: (a) the acquisition and installation of windows and doors, and exterior renovations at Fire Station 1, and (b) the acquisition and installation of HVAC equipment and improvement of the skylights at the Natatorium procured under a single energy improvement contract, together with all necessary appurtenances thereto. Assigned to the finance committee.
B-83: An ordinance providing for the issuance and sale of bonds in the maximum principal amount of $1,490,000, for the purpose of paying the costs of public infrastructure improvements, including (a) the construction, extension, opening, improving, grading, draining, excavation, lighting, curbing, signalization and traffic controls along Front Street, 2nd Street, Chestnut Boulevard, Sackett Avenue and the two new public roadways to be constructed, (b) the construction of two new roadways, (c) the construction and installation of sanitary sewers along Front Street, 2nd Street, Chestnut Boulevard, Sackett Avenue and the two new public roadways, and (d) the construction and installation of sidewalks, the construction and installation of stormwater sewers, and the acquisition and installation of electrical lines, each along Front Street, 2nd Street, Chestnut Boulevard, Sackett Avenue and the two new public roadways to be constructed. Assigned to the finance committee.
B-84: An ordinance providing for the issuance and sale of bonds in the maximum aggregate principal amount of $3,675,000, for the purpose of paying the costs of various public infrastructure projects. Assigned to the finance committee.
B-85: An ordinance providing for the issuance and sale of bonds in the maximum principal amount of $4,595,000, for the purpose of paying the costs of acquisition and installation of water system meters for use by the water and sanitary sewer systems, together with all necessary appurtenances thereto. Assigned to the finance committee.
B-86: An ordinance authorizing the director of public service to enter into a contract or contracts, after publicly advertising for bids, for the replacement of the roof on the Annex Salt Dome, located at 2511 Bailey Road. Assigned to the public and industrial improvements committee.
B-87: An ordinance pledging support and participation in the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s efforts to remove the Gorge Dam along the Cuyahoga River, authorizing financial cooperation thereof. Assigned to the public and industrial improvements committee.
B-88: An ordinance authorizing the mayor to apply for and accept financial assistance in the form of a grant from the Federal Congestion Mitigation/Air quality Funds programmed by the Akron Metropolitan Area Transportation Study for the improvement of State Road from Quick Road to Boulder Boulevard. Assigned to the public and industrial improvements committee.
B-89: An ordinance authorizing the director of public service to enter into a contract or contracts, after publicly advertising for bids, for the public improvements for The Glens subdivision. Assigned to the public and industrial improvements committee.
B-90: A resolution authorizing the mayor to apply to the 2023-2024 Clean Ohio Fund – Green Space Conservation Program and commit the 25% required match funds to acquire property on People Care Park Drive adjacent to Mill Pond. Assigned to the community development committee.
Reports of Council’s Standing Committees
Planning & Zoning:
B-64: An ordinance accepting the recommendation of the planning commission for the construction of a 40-unit townhouse multi-family development for Antonio Pilla, located at Clyde Avenue and Buchholzer Boulevard. Passed 11-0.
B-65: An ordinance accepting the recommendation of the planning commission for the construction of a 25,770 sq. ft. building for the Humane Society of Summit County, located at 752 West Portage Trail. Passed 11-0.
Finance & Appropriations:
B-66: An ordinance authorizing the parks and recreation board to enter into a contract or contracts with Toro Century Equipment, a Jerry Pate Company, for the purchase of two Groundsmaster 3500-D mowers for use at Brookledge Golf Club. Passed 11-0.
B-67: An ordinance authorizing the director of public service to enter into a contract or contracts, without competitive bidding, with Montrose Auto Group or Ganley Toyota to purchase a compact truck. Passed 11-0.
B-68: An ordinance authorizing the mayor to enter into a Guaranteed Energy Savings Contract with Leopardo Energy LLC and Leopardo Companies, Inc. to implement energy efficiency improvements at the Natatorium and Fire Station 1 and savings through procurement solutions. Passed 11-0.
B-69: An ordinance authorizing the mayor or director of public service to enter into a contract or contracts with the Doering Leasing Co. for the implementation of a fleet acquisition program. Passed 11-0.
B-70: An ordinance authorizing the director of finance to enter into a contract or contracts with the Huntington National Bank for the implementation of a virtual card and p-card payment system. Passed 11-0.
Public & Industrial Improvements:
B-71: An ordinance authorizing the director of public service to enter into a contract or contracts according to law, with Environmental Design Group, for professional engineering services for the Boardwalk Transformation Project. Passed 11-0.
B-72: An ordinance authorizing the director of public service to purchase certain interests in real property from Grace Cathedral Inc. for the improvement of West Portage Trail between State Road and Northampton Road. Passed 11-0.
Public Affairs:
B-73: An ordinance to approve current replacement pages to the Cuyahoga Falls Codified Ordinances. Passed 11-0.
Community Development:
B-75: An ordinance authorizing the mayor to return revolving loan funds to the Department of Housing and Urban Development and reutilizing the same for future economic development and public facilities and/or infrastructure improvement grants for calendar year 2023. Passed 11-0.
Miscellaneous Business
A ward 6 resident addressed council over the lack of enforcement of the city’s fireworks law and a ward 8 resident addressed council concerning running water lines down Bath Rd.
