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Approval of the minutes of the January 20, 2026 Committee of the Whole.

mincow 01-20-26

Communication from President Kepple regarding City Hall Space Due Diligence Update (referred to COW 10/20/25)

Kepple - City Hall Process Update 10 20 2025 docket Final

Communication from President Kepple regarding City Hall Space Considerations Amended Schedule (referred to COW 01/05/26)

Kepple - Amended Schedule City Hall Discussion Schedule Comm 15 Dec 2025 (1)

ORDINANCE 33-2025B - AN ORDINANCE to take effect immediately provided it receives the affirmative vote of at least two thirds of the members of Council, or otherwise to take effect and be in force at the earliest period allowed by law, to establish appropriations for current expenses and other expenditures of the City of Lakewood, State of Ohio, for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. (1st read and referred to COW 1/20/26)

33-2025B - 2026 Appropriations Amendment to Allow for City Hall Renovations

Communication from Finance Director Mahoney regarding 2026 Capital Improvement and Bond Legislation. (referred to COW 1/20/26)

Mahoney - 2026 Debt Legislation

ORDINANCE 06-2026 - AN ORDINANCE to take effect immediately provided it receives the affirmative vote of at least two thirds of the members of Council, or otherwise to take effect and be in force at the earliest period allowed by law, authorizing the issuance of notes in the amount of not to exceed $4,900,000 in anticipation of the issuance of bonds to pay costs of improving Bunts Road, Lake Road, Clifton Road and other streets located within the city, between certain termini, by resurfacing and replacing concrete, together with all necessary appurtenances thereto; and approving related matters. (1st read and referred to COW 1/20/26)

06-2026 Roadway Improvement Notes 2026

ORDINANCE 07-2026 - AN ORDINANCE to take effect immediately provided it receives the affirmative vote of at least two thirds of the members of Council, or otherwise to take effect and be in force at the earliest period allowed by law, authorizing the issuance of notes in the amount of not to exceed $18,300,000 in anticipation of the issuance of bonds to pay costs of improving Winterhurst ice arena and city hall and other public buildings, together with all necessary appurtenances thereto; and approving related matters. (1st read and referred to COW 1/20/26)

07-2026 City Facilities Improvement Notes 2026

ORDINANCE 08 -2026 - AN ORDINANCE to take effect immediately provided it receives the affirmative vote of at least two thirds of the members of Council, or otherwise to take effect and be in force at the earliest period allowed by law, authorizing the issuance of notes in the amount of not to exceed $850,000 in anticipation of the issuance of bonds to pay costs of designing, engineering and constructing water improvements, together with all necessary appurtenances thereto. (1st read and referred to COW 1/20/26)

08-2026 Water Improvement Notes 2026

ORDINANCE 09-2026 - AN ORDINANCE to take effect immediately provided it receives the affirmative vote of at least two thirds of the members of Council, or otherwise to take effect and be in force at the earliest period allowed by law, authorizing the issuance of notes in the amount of not to exceed $500,000 in anticipation of the issuance of bonds to pay costs of improving sidewalks within the city; and approving related matters. (1st read and referred to COW 1/20/26)

09-2026 Sidewalk Improvement Notes 2026

ORDINANCE 10-2026 - AN ORDINANCE to take effect immediately provided it receives the affirmative vote of at least two thirds of the members of Council, or otherwise to take effect and be in force at the earliest period allowed by law, authorizing the issuance of notes in the amount of not to exceed $125,000 in anticipation of the issuance of bonds to pay costs of providing new traffic signalization, together with all necessary appurtenances thereto; and approving related matters. (1st read and referred to COW 1/20/26)

10-2026 Traffic Signals Improvement Notes 2026

ORDINANCE 11-2026 - AN ORDINANCE to take effect immediately provided it receives the affirmative vote of at least two thirds of the members of Council, or otherwise to take effect and be in force at the earliest period allowed by law, authorizing the issuance of notes in the amount of not to exceed $2,370,000 in anticipation of the issuance of bonds to pay costs of designing, engineering and constructing sewer improvements, together with all necessary appurtenances thereto; and approving related matters. (1st read and referred to COW 1/20/26)

11-2026 Sewer Improvement Notes 2026

ORDINANCE 12-2026 - AN ORDINANCE to take effect immediately provided it receives the affirmative vote of at least two thirds of the members of Council, or otherwise to take effect and be in force at the earliest period allowed by law, authorizing the issuance of notes in the amount of not to exceed $32,695,000 in anticipation of the issuance of bonds to pay costs of (i) constructing a refuse recycling facility; renovating refuse truck parking facility; replacing or improving the roofs of public buildings, including the municipal facilities garage; improving the heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems at the fire station; improving parks, including pavement and sidewalk resurfacing and construction, lighting and landscaping; together with all necessary site work, infrastructure improvements and appurtenances thereto, (ii) improving sidewalks within the city, (iii) improving Bunts Road, Crest Lane, Giel Avenue, Onondaga Avenue, Wayne Avenue and Webb Road and other streets located within the city, between certain termini, by resurfacing and replacing concrete, together with all necessary appurtenances thereto, (iv) improving City Hall, Winterhurst Ice Arena, Fire Station #3, public works garage and other city facilities, including renovating City facilities, improving the heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, constructing a storage facility, (v) improving parks within the City, including Lakewood Park, Kaufmann Park and other park improvements, together with all necessary appurtenances thereto, (vi) improving sidewalks within the city, (vii) improving Edgewater Drive, Summit Avenue and other streets located within the City, between certain termini, by resurfacing and replacing concrete, together with all necessary appurtenances thereto; (viii) designing, engineering and constructing water improvements, together with all necessary appurtenances thereto, and (ix) designing, engineering and constructing sewer improvements, together with all necessary appurtenances thereto, and retiring notes previously issued for such purpose; and approving related matters. (1st read and referred to COW 1/20/26)

12-2026 - Various Purpose Improvement Notes, Series 2026 (Refunding)

ORDINANCE 13-2026 - AN ORDINANCE to take effect immediately provided it receives the affirmative vote of at least two thirds of the members of Council, or otherwise to take effect and be in force at the earliest period allowed by law, authorizing the issuance of not to exceed $15,845,000 of bonds for the purpose of currently refunding all or a portion of the City's various purpose improvement and refunding bonds, series 2016A, dated April 5, 2016 to (i) refund a portion of the City's $21,210,000 various purpose general obligation bonds, series 2005 (limited tax obligation), dated May 26, 2005, (ii) refund a portion of the City's $14,320,000 sewer system revenue bonds, series 2006, dated August 30, 2006, (iii) refund a portion of the City's $10,285,000 water system revenue bonds, series 2006, dated August 30, 2006; and (iv) retire the city's $17,375,000 various purpose improvement notes issued on April 9, 2015; and approving related matters in connection with the issuance of the bonds. (1st read and referred to COW 1/20/26)

13-2026 - Refunding Bonds, Series 2026

ORDINANCE 14-2026 - AN ORDINANCE to take effect immediately provided it receives the affirmative vote of at least two thirds of the members of Council, or otherwise to take effect and be in force at the earliest period allowed by law, authorizing the issuance of not to exceed $32,695,000 of bonds for the purpose of retiring notes issued for the purpose of (i) constructing a refuse recycling facility; renovating refuse truck parking facility; replacing or improving the roofs of public buildings, including the municipal facilities garage; improving the heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems at the fire station; improving parks, including pavement and sidewalk resurfacing and construction, lighting and landscaping; together with all necessary site work, infrastructure improvements and appurtenances thereto, (ii) improving sidewalks within the city, (iii) improving Bunts Road, Crest Lane, Giel Avenue, Onondaga Avenue, Wayne Avenue and Webb Road and other streets located within the city, between certain termini, by resurfacing and replacing concrete, together with all necessary appurtenances thereto; (iv) improving City Hall, Winterhurst Ice Arena, Fire Station #3, Public Works Garage and other City facilities, including renovating City facilities, improving the heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, constructing a storage facility; (v) improving parks within the city, including Lakewood Park, Kaufmann Park and other park improvements, together with all necessary appurtenances thereto, (vi) improving sidewalks within the city, (vii) improving Edgewater Drive, Summit Avenue and other streets located within the City, between certain termini, by resurfacing and replacing concrete, together with all necessary appurtenances thereto, (viii) designing, engineering and constructing water improvements, together with all necessary appurtenances thereto, (ix) designing, engineering and constructing sewer improvements, together with all necessary appurtenances thereto; approving related matters in connection with the issuance of the bonds. (1st read and referred to COW 1/20/26)

14-2026 Bond Anticipation Notes

Bond Counsel Presentation

City of Lakewood OH Finance Committee Meeting Presentation (01-26-2026)