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City Council Committee Meeting
Published: Jun 16, 2026
City Renews Civic Plus Contract for Website and Digital Services
The city council is authorizing a five-year renewal of the agreement with Civic Plus for municipal website services, which include website management, social media archiving, mass notification, and the C-Click Fix platform. The renewal includes a 5% annual price increase, consistent with the current agreement's structure. While the cost of $10,000 per year was questioned regarding its value, council members acknowledged it as another avenue for residents to communicate concerns and suggested better advertising of the services to increase utilization. The city's website has generally received positive feedback.
City Procures Multi-Factor Authentication Tokens to Enhance IT Security
The city council is authorizing the purchase of 160 multi-factor authentication (MFA) token devices from SHI International Corp for $8,350.16. This purchase is a result of IT compliance requirements stemming from state mandates and a recent audit. The tokens are for two-factor authentication, which has been tested by the city's IT department (CBD) in various sectors and is now ready for a city-wide rollout. Additionally, the council approved posting and support fees from Chagrin Valley Dispatch for $3,504, covering the period from July 1st, 2026, to December 31st, 2026.
City Adopts Alternate Format Tax Budget for 2027
The city council approved a resolution adopting the alternate format tax budget for the year 2027. This is the initial step in estimating property tax levies from the county, with no change in the current millage rate of 8.21 mils. The legislation must be passed by July 15th and will be submitted to the county, with further legislation regarding the certification of tax rates expected in a few months.
Sidewalk Installation Variance Granted for Fitzwater Road Property
The Board of Zoning Appeals recommended approval for a variance from section 1119.09D at 9935 Fitzwater Road (permanent parcel 601-10-049) to allow for the deferral of sidewalk installation. This variance permits the homeowner not to install required public sidewalks until the city deems it appropriate, potentially connecting to future sidewalk expansions. The decision was made despite concerns from a resident about the lack of a timeline and the fragmented nature of existing sidewalks in the area. The city engineer noted that such variances are precedent-based and depend on future development plans to create contiguous sidewalk networks.
Future of Central School Site to be Determined with Public Input; Historical Items to be Preserved
The city council discussed the development of the Central School property after its demolition. It was noted that the contractor will grade and seed the site, and future decisions about its use will be made over the next one to two years with public input. Additionally, the demolition bid included provisions for retaining specific historical items like bricks and cornerstones, with potential for these items to be auctioned, with proceeds possibly benefiting the Brexville Historical Association. Relief panels are also being saved for potential memorialization.
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