| CITY OF LORAIN BOARD OF CONTROL AGENDA JUNE 26, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. |
1.
ROLL CALL
2.
MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION
a.
The Lorain Police Department request approval to increase PO#2026-653 with Rite Rug Co. from $13,642.00 to $14,490.00. To be paid out of General Fund Mtce of Facilities. Original approavle 2/11/26 item B.
b.
The Information Technology Department requests a purchase order for an agreement with Civic Plus to archive the City's Facebook page.
Cost to to exceed: $6,220.65 for;
current date -12/12/2026 $6,220.65
12/13/2026 - 12/12/2027 $8,625.60
Total cost through 12/12/2027 - $14,846.25
To be paid from I.T. Department Contractural Services 1010.E350.6300.1500
Cost to to exceed: $6,220.65 for;
current date -12/12/2026 $6,220.65
12/13/2026 - 12/12/2027 $8,625.60
Total cost through 12/12/2027 - $14,846.25
To be paid from I.T. Department Contractural Services 1010.E350.6300.1500
c.
A request from the Lorain Utilities Water Purification Department to enter into a professional service agreement with HDR, Inc. for design, bid and construction services for the upcoming Fulton Tower standpipe replacement project. Professional services for this project are preferred and recommended due to the scale of the project. Total amount will not exceed $45,000.00 and will be funded from GL Account 6020.P602.6440.6300.1500 Contractual Service.
d.
The Building, Housing, and Planning Department requests to enter into a contract with California Skateparks for the construction of Longfellow Skatepark. The City of Lorain received three sealed bids, including those from Slip in Concrete, Newline Skateparks, and California Skateparks. California Skateparks was determined to be the lowest and best bidder for the project for an amount not to exceed $1,652,484.90. This project will be paid from account #: G/L 4010.C401.6700.2620 - Parks Improvements, and is contingent on compliance with other federal requirements, including environmental reviews.
e.
A request to enter into a professional services agreement with Ian R. Crawford, Attorney at Law, for representation of Councilwoman Victoria Kempton in connection with a Civil Stalking Protection Order case against Aaron Knapp, Lorain County Court of Common Pleas. Terms of the agreement are a $2,500.00 deposit with an hourly rate of $225.00 per hour.
Funds to be paid from the Safety/Service Contractual Services Account 1010.V100.3110.6300.1500
Funds to be paid from the Safety/Service Contractual Services Account 1010.V100.3110.6300.1500
f.
A request to enter into a professional services agreement with Mazanec, Raskin & Ryder Co., LPA and John McLandrich for the continued representation of Mary Springowski in the matter of Garon F. Petty et al. v Mary Springowski, et al.; Lorain County Court of Common Pleas Case No. 26CV000234 in an amount not to exceed $5,000.00. Funds to be paid from the Safety/Service Contractual Services Account No. 1010.V100.3110.6300.1500.
g.
A request to expend additional funds for the continuing legal services of Wickens Herzer Panza in the matter of Tia Hilton (Dennis Flores), et al. vs the City of Lorain, et al., Case No. 20CV200713, Lorain County Court of Common Pleas to be paid from City of Lorain Utilities Accounts 6020.P602.4000.8100.1000 Legal Fees & 6130.P613.4000.8100.1000 Legal Fees
3.
ADJOURNMENT