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11. Communication from Councilmembers Bullock, Hamilton Steiner, and Evans regarding Continued Work on 2026 Council Budget Priorities. (pg. 33)

Bullock - letter 01 20 2026 Bullock communication Council Budget Priorities legislation

12. ORDINANCE 33-2025A - 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. (pg. 35)

33-2025A - Authorize 2026 appropriations - 2026 amendment

13. ORDINANCE 34-2025A - 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 Mayor, the Director of Law, the Director of Finance, the Director of Public Works, the Director of Planning & Development, the Director of Human Services, the Director of Human Resources, or the Procurement Officer to enter into contracts for professional services, and to advertise for bids and enter into contracts for the purchase of repair, maintenance and operating supplies, services and equipment as authorized by the 2026 Appropriation Ordinance and the Administrative Code of the City of Lakewood with the lowest and best bidder or bidders or as otherwise provided by law. (pg. 49)

34-2025A - Purch+Cont 26 Redlined - 2026 Amendment

14. ORDINANCE 36-2025A - 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 Mayor (Director of Public Safety), the Director of Public Works, the Director of Law, the Director of Finance, the Director of Planning & Development, and/or the Purchasing Manager to enter into service contracts in accordance with the Administrative Code of the City of Lakewood for the Department of Planning & Development in accordance with the Administrative Code of the City of Lakewood, contracts not to exceed the specified amounts shown without separate resolution of Council. (pg. 53)

36-2025A - Planning & Dev. Contracting Authority - 2026 Amendment

15. Communication from Human Resources Director Dillinger regarding Updated 2026 Salary Ordinance. (pg. 55)

Dillinger - Salary Ordinance Update

16. ORDINANCE 37-2025A - AN ORDINANCE to take effect January 1, 2026, 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 after the earliest period allowed by law, to provide for creating positions and rates of pay for full-time and certain part-time annual salaried employees and hourly rate employees not covered by a collective bargaining agreement in the several departments, divisions and offices of the City of Lakewood, including the Chief of Fire, Chief of Police and Civil Service Commissioners and superceeding all prior salary ordinances. (pg. 56)

37-2025A 2026 Salary Ordinance Amendment

17. Communication from Finance Director Mahoney regarding Amendment to 2026 Appropriation Ordinance to Allow for City Hall Renovations. (pg. 60)

Mahoney - Amendment to 2026 Appropriation for City Hall

18. 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. (pg. 61)

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

19. Communication from Finance Director Mahoney regarding 2026 1st Quarter Transfers. (pg. 75)

Mahoney - 2026 1st Quarter Transfers

20. ORDINANCE 04-2026 - 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 transfer and advance of certain funds. (pg. 76)

04-2026 - 2026 1st Quarter Transfers

21. Communication from Finance Director Mahoney regarding 2026 Municipal Capital Lease in amount not to exceed $2,375,000. (pg. 78)

Mahoney - 2026 Municipal Capital Lease

22. ORDINANCE 05-2026 - 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 Director of Finance to enter into Equipment Leases in forms approved by the Director of Law on behalf of the City of Lakewood ("City"). (pg. 79)

05-2026 - Municipal Capital Leases

23. Communication from Finance Director Mahoney regarding 2026 Capital Improvement and Bond Legislation. (pg. 82)

Mahoney - 2026 Debt Legislation

24. 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. (pg. 83)

06-2026 Roadway Improvement Notes 2026

25. 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. (pg. 94)

07-2026 City Facilities Improvement Notes 2026