| CITY OF LORAIN BOARD OF CONTROL AGENDA APRIL 22, 2026 at 11:15 a.m. |
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ROLL CALL
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MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION
a.
A request to increase PO #2026-457 with CommonGoals Software that was previously approved at BOC 1/22/2026 Item G by $80.00 for an amount not to exceed $7,080.00. This is due to an increase in the maintenance and support fees charged by the company.
b.
A request from the Department of Public Property to upgrade lighting at various downtown Lorain parking areas to LED lighting. Materials will be purchased from Echo Electric SELY for the amount of $5,471.71. This is a NOPEC project. Funding will be through 4010.C401.6300.5601 NOPEC account. Echo Electric holds the Sourcewell contract for these materials.
c.
| An amended request from the Department of Public property, Parks Division, to increase the dollar amount for refurbishing of the basketball court at Lakeview Park South by New Era Surfacing from $6,314.00 as approved by BOC on 4/15/26 to an amount not to exceed $7,849.00, an increase of $1,535.00. This is due to the addition of a custom logo in center court. Funding will be through account 1010.B200.6300.1500. Lions International and Lorain Lions Club are providing the funds for this project. | ||||
d.
A request from the Lorain Utilities Department for a purchase order in the amount of $23,005.00 with sole source vendor, Waterworth, for continuous utility rate management software beginning April 23, 2026 through April 22, 2027 (12 month period). Funding GL Accounts 6020.P602.4000.6300.1500 Waterworks - Contractual Service and 6130.P613.4000.6300.1500 Water Pollution Control - Contractual Service.
e.
The Black River Plant requests approval to purchase specific parts necessary for the annual service of the SMX-S8 2-meter Andritz Sludge Filter Press. These parts and the annual service are essential for ensuring the proper operation of the press. The price of the purchase is $10,172.31 including shipping from Andritz Separation Inc. All labor will be conducted by the Maintenance staff at the Black River WWTP. Funding will be sourced from the Facility Improvement #6130.P613.6310.6700.1500.
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The Black River WWTP is requesting approval to purchase an SC4500 Controller from Hach. The SC4500 provides continuous real-time monitoring of pH and LDO levels. Compliance with our NPDES permit requires 24/7 monitoring of both parameters. The total cost of the equipment is $13,368.36, which includes shipping, accessories, and associated services. Hach is the sole source vendor for this equipment. Funding for this purchase will be allocated from the facility improvement portion of the budget 6130.P613.6310.6700.1500.
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A request to continue a professional services agreement with Jonathan J. Downes, Zashin & Rich Co., LPA for legal representation in the matter of an arbitration case involving the Lorain Police Department (Middlebrooks Arbitration) and other claims against the City of Lorain and its current and former employees in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00. Funds to be paid from GL account 1010.V100.3110.6300.1500 Contractual Services. Approved by Lorain City Council on April 20, 2026.
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ADJOURNMENT