| CITY OF LORAIN BOARD OF CONTROL AGENDA NOVEMBER 19, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. |
1.
ROLL CALL
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MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION
a.
The Lorain Police Department request approval to purchase training ammunition, from House of Payne Munitions, in the amount of $48,999.01. To be paid out of Levy Ammunition account.
b.
The Information Technology Department requests a Purchase Order with GHA Technologies to purchase Cisco Dup (Multi Function Authentication) Software for a 1 year period. Cost not to exceed $12,200.
Purchase will come from Information technology Department maintenance Agreement Account (1010.E350.6300.1200)
Purchase will come from Information technology Department maintenance Agreement Account (1010.E350.6300.1200)
c.
The Information Technology Department requests a purchase order for Cyber Security System, pending passage of the ordinance on 12/1/2025.
Purchase will come from Information Technology ContractualServices (1010.E350.6300.1500) and will not exceed $32,000.
Purchase will come from Information Technology ContractualServices (1010.E350.6300.1500) and will not exceed $32,000.
d.
A request from the Building, Housing & Planning Department to increase P.O. #2025-1433 with Pardee Environmental by $100.00 for a total amount not to exceed $5000.00 for asbestos surveys of 10 properties on the demolition list. The increase is due to the addition of another address. The addresses surveyed are 1130 W 17th St, 3222 Eagle Ave, 1105 W 9th St, 315 E 26th St, 2910 Caroline Ave, 835 Washington Ave, 1035 W 18th St, 544 & 546 Reid Ave, 2076 E 28th St, and 1617 E 33rd St. Funds to be appropriated from G/L Account 1010.S900.6300.1503 - Demolition of Buildings.
e.
The Building, Housing and Planning Department (BHP) requests approval for a Home Repair loan in the amount of $6,512.00 to replace the porch at 3040 Chris Ave., for Alido Marrero.
Eiffel Builders submitted the most complete and cost-effective estimate for the scope of work to be completed for $5,920.00. The total funds requested, including a 10% contingency of $592.00, is $6,512.00.
Additional estimates received were from GID Construction $9,447.19, CJS Exterior Maintenance Inc. $13,800.00, and Green Home Solutions $19,500.00. The additional estimate amounts do not include the 10% contingency.
The work will be paid out of the Block Grant Home Repair funds, account number 2260.R.226.7130.6400.6100 and is contingent on compliance with other federal requirements, including environmental reviews.
f.
Request from the Engineering Department to enter in to a contract with StreetScan USA, Inc. / CityLogix in the amount of $43,400.00, for the 2026 updated evaluation of street conditions within the City of Lorain. This includes driving all the streets within the City of Lorain and assigning a score to help develop our road repair/replacement program. It is recommended that streets are re-driven, re-photographed and re-evaluated every 3-5 years to keep the data current. Fund Account: 2010.R201.3145.6300.1500.
g.
A request from the Engineering Department to issue a purchase order to Verdantas LLC, for professional services associated with the "Pellet Terminal Redevelopment Gap Funding Project" in the amount of $12,650 to be paid from account 4030.C403.6300.6418, for assistance with the development and submittal of an Ohio Department of Development grant proposal. Verdantas was selected via RFQ to provide grant management services and identify, pursue, and assist with the implementation of grant funded brownfield planning, remediation, and redevelopment projects specific to the Pellet Terminal.
h.
A request from the Lorain Water Purification Department for a purchase order in the amount of $21,300.00 with W.P. Kolens to purchase two (2) surge buster check valve for part of the Red Hill Booster Station upgrades. Funding GL Account 6020.P602.6440.6700.1500 Facility Improvement.
i.
A request from the Lorain Utilities Department for a purchase order in the amount of $7,872.00 with Hadronex, Inc. for the annual renewal of the SmartCover Flow Monitoring System. Funding GL Account 4030.C403.6300.1500 General Sewer – Contractual Service and 6130.P613.4000.6300.1500 General Admin - Contractual Service.
j.
A request from the Lorain Water Purification Department for a purchase order in an amount not to exceed $33,095.36 with the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency for the 2026 yearly renewal fee for the City of Lorain's Public Water Systems License to Operate. Funding GL Account 6020.P602.6440.8100.1050 Permit Fees.
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ADJOURNMENT