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CITY OF LORAIN

8.a.
City Council Regular Meeting
Meeting Date:
05/18/2026
Submitted by:
Jack Fleming

AGENDA ITEM DESCRIPTION OR LEGISLATION TITLE:

Ordinance request authorizing the Chief of Police, through the Mayor of Lorain to accept the Norfolk Southern 2026 Safety First Grant.  

PURPOSE AND BACKGROUND:

The City of Lorain Police Department has been awarded a 2026 Safety First grant in the amount of $15,000 from Norfolk Southern, for Project Title: Mobile Drone Command Vehicle. Grant funding will be supplemented with local funds to complete the purchase and full outfitting of the Mobile Drone Command Vehicle, ensuring it is fully equipped for immediate operational deployment. 

RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL:

Consider for passage. 

Fiscal Impact

Funds Available in Current Year Budget (Y/N):
N
Estimated Total Expenditure:
53,000.00
List of Funding Source and/or Account Number:
Grant Funding
Estimate of Incoming Revenue (fees, grants, etc.):
15000.00

Financing Requirements (Bonds, Loans, Lease, etc.):

Funding source will be $15,000.00 from the Norfolk Southern Safety-First Grant, the remaining cost will be L.E.T.F.

Attachments

Form Review

Inbox Reviewed By Date
Carrion Rey Carrion 05/13/2026 03:34 PM
Mayor Bradley Jack Bradley 05/13/2026 03:45 PM
Harper Anita Harper 05/14/2026 09:42 AM
P. Riley Michele Beko 05/14/2026 10:01 AM
Form Started By:
Jack Fleming
Started On:
05/11/2026 10:46 AM
Final Approval Date:
05/14/2026
 
VOTE ON PASSAGE
  AYE NAY   AYE NAY
Springowski     Torres    
Dimacchia     Gonzalez    
Fallis     Arroyo    
Drwal     Bearer    
Kempton     Thornsberry    
Carter     Arredondo