| CITY OF LORAIN BOARD OF CONTROL AGENDA MAY 6, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. |
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ROLL CALL
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MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION
a.
The Building, Housing and Planning Department requests to enter into a contract with Simxo Architecture for Architectural and Engineering Services for the Lorain Historical Society Moore House Project. Sixmo Architecture was the only firm to respond to the RFQ released for the project and a negotiated amount for the project will not exceed $14,000 and will come from account #: 2260.R226.7110.6700.1500 (Block Grant – Public Facility – Facility Improvement) and is contingent on compliance with other federal requirements, including environmental reviews.
b.
A request from the Safety/Service Department for the approval of a $50,000.00 donation to Main Street Lorain. Approval of Ordinance 43-26 on March 30, 2026, authorized the appropriation and use of funds. To be paid from GL Account 4010.C401.8100.4100 Donation/Subsidy.
c.
Lorain Fire Department requests the purchase of the following necessary gear: Helmets, Fronts, Masks, Headnets, Boots and Care Kit. The items will be purchased from Atlantic Emergency Services for the total amount of $6,273.00. The purchase will be paid from G/L account 1010.S500.6700.1800 (New Gear).
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The Lorain Fire Department (LFD) requests the purchase of four (4) sets of Turnout Fire Gear for new hires. The purchase will be made through Municipal Emergency Services (MES). Quote provided from MES of $16,785.00. To be paid from G/L account# 1010.S500.6700.1800 (New Equipment).
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A request from the Lorain Utilities Billing & Meter Department for a purchase order with Neptune Equipment/Neco in an amount not to exceed $300,000 per year for the purchase of meters and supplies. Ordinance 41-25 passed council on 4/21/25. Funding GL Accounts 6020.P602.6100.6700.1303 Water Works, Accounting, Meters and 6130.P613.6100.6700.1303 Water Pollution Control, Accounting, Meters.
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An emergency request from the Lorain Utilities Purification Department for a purchase order in the amount not to exceed $15,000.00 with EnviroServe Inc to finish neutralizing a contained sodium hydroxide spill at the plant, test pH and send pH results proving neutralization. Funding GL Account 6020.P602.6440.6300.1500 Contractual Service.
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A request from the Lorain Utilities Water Purification Department for a purchase order in the amount of $5,206.00 with Bissnuss, Inc. for the purchase of Acutec 35 Gas Detector Replacements. Funding GL Account 6020.P602.6440.6700.1500 Facility Improvement.
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The Black River WWTP requests approval for the repair of the rotating assembly for a Fairbanks Morse pump from Replica Engineering Inc. This pump is part of the headworks system leading into the Black River WWTP and is vital to facility operations. This repair constitutes a specialized service requiring full disassembly of the pump assembly in order to properly evaluate and quote the necessary work. Based on the vendor's assessment, the rotating assembly requires a complete rebuild, including extensive machining. Due to the technical nature of the repair and the need for detailed inspection prior to providing an accurate estimate, this work is being performed as a specialty service. The total cost for parts and labor is $12,000. Funding for this purchase will be allocated from the facility improvement portion of the budget 6130.P613.6310.6700.1500.
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ADJOURNMENT