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CITY OF LORAIN
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8.g.
City Council Regular Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 06/01/2026
- Submitted by:
- Matt Kusznir, Director
AGENDA ITEM DESCRIPTION OR LEGISLATION TITLE:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SAFETY/SERVICE DIRECTOR TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE LONGFELLOW SKATEPARK PROJECT IN THE CITY OF LORAIN AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
PURPOSE AND BACKGROUND:
WHEREAS, the City of Lorain issued a formal bid process for the Longfellow Skatepark Project; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Lorain received three sealed bids including: Slip in Concrete, Newline Skateparks, and California Skateparks; and,
WHEREAS, California Skateparks was determined to be the lowest and best bidder; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Lorain will add a 10% contingency to the project expenses to cover any unforeseen expenses outside of the initial project scope; and,
WHEREAS, this major investment in the City of Lorain will significantly increase access to recreational opportunities for the community.
WHEREAS, the City of Lorain received three sealed bids including: Slip in Concrete, Newline Skateparks, and California Skateparks; and,
WHEREAS, California Skateparks was determined to be the lowest and best bidder; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Lorain will add a 10% contingency to the project expenses to cover any unforeseen expenses outside of the initial project scope; and,
WHEREAS, this major investment in the City of Lorain will significantly increase access to recreational opportunities for the community.
RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL:
Consideration and passage as an emergency.
Fiscal Impact
- Funds Available in Current Year Budget (Y/N):
- Y
- Estimated Total Expenditure:
- $1,652,484.90
- List of Funding Source and/or Account Number:
- 4010.C401.6700.2620
- Estimate of Incoming Revenue (fees, grants, etc.):
Financing Requirements (Bonds, Loans, Lease, etc.):
Attachments
Form Review
| Inbox | Reviewed By | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Carrion | Rey Carrion | 05/29/2026 08:44 AM |
| Mayor Bradley | Jack Bradley | 05/29/2026 09:38 AM |
| Harper | Anita Harper | 05/29/2026 10:38 AM |
| P. Riley | Michele Beko | 05/29/2026 10:42 AM |
- Form Started By:
- Matt Kusznir
- Started On:
- 05/27/2026 04:10 PM
- Final Approval Date:
- 05/29/2026
| VOTE ON PASSAGE | |||||
| AYE | NAY | AYE | NAY | ||
| Springowski | Torres | ||||
| Dimacchia | Gonzalez | ||||
| Fallis | Arroyo | ||||
| Drwal | Bearer | ||||
| Kempton | Thornsberry | ||||
| Carter | Arredondo | ||||
