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Painesville Approves Mid-Year Budget Adjustments Across Multiple City Funds
Council considered an ordinance amending appropriations for the city's current expenses and expenditures for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2026, and adopting the operating budget. The mid-year budget adjustment included increases for the general fund ($74,185), Fund 201 for Lattimore and Mill Street projects and road salt ($49,000), Fund 206 (amphitheater resale supplies) by $6,230, the COPS fund for National Night Out ($500), the skate park fund (Fund 226) by $73,500, the Brownfield Grant Fund (Fund 233) by $300,000, a transfer within the fire levy fund (Fund 236) of $190,000, Fund 279 (Fall Fest grant) by $1,500, the Federal Grant Fund for the solar field, the municipal court fund (Fund 429) by $17,710, the water operating fund (Fund 710) by $81,545, the wastewater plant fund (Fund 720) by $37,395, the wastewater capital fund (Fund 722) by $425, and the electric fund capital fund (Fund 732) by $370,000. Council waived the second and third readings and adopted the ordinance. [cite: 662, 673-703, 721-761]
Painesville Authorizes $10 Million Note Issuance for Battery Energy Storage System
Council considered an ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of up to $10 million in notes in anticipation of bonds for a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). This is for the acquisition, design, engineering, construction, and installation of BESS related to electric power generation. The notes will be reimbursed by federal tax credits, with no direct expense to the city's pocket, though issuance costs for legal counsel and fees are covered by the tax credits. The notes will be issued as taxable notes and are planned to be priced and sold on August 11th, closing on September 1st, with a 33-month maturity. A future, larger financing of $30-$40 million for the solar portion will be issued as a direct revenue anticipation note secured by utility revenues. [cite: 763-946]
Painesville City Manager Reports on Lawsuit, Development, Public Works, and Upcoming Events
The Law Director provided an update on the ongoing lawsuit against Republic Services regarding disputed charges, expressing hope for a favorable court ruling. The City Manager reiterated that the decision to pay Republic Services for waste containers rests with individual property owners and that refunds are expected if the city prevails in the lawsuit. Updates were also given on the amphitheater's successful concert series, the groundbreaking for the skate park (expected completion end of September), Party in the Park's success, the awarding of grants to two downtown businesses, and the process for obtaining liability insurance quotes. The finance department is working on the 2025 fiscal audit, and an application for an Opportunity Zone has been submitted to potentially attract developers. The city has entered into an agreement with Retail Strategies to attract new development. World Changers assisted with painting and cleanup on four properties. The plant has been operating at peak capacity due to warm weather but is expected to normalize. Upcoming events include the farmers market, car cruise, Lake County Fair Parade, National Night Out, and Movie in the Park. [cite: 1325-1367]
Amphitheater Grand Opening Recognized with Proclamations and Certificates
Council received proclamations and a certificate of recognition for the grand opening of the amphitheater from Senator Houston's office, Congressman Joyce's office, the Auditor of State's office, and the Lake County Board of County Commissioners. Commissioner Plushnik was present at the event. The city thanked these entities for their support and funding towards the project. [cite: 1308-1317]
Painesville Authorizes Payments for Invoices Lacking Prior Purchase Orders
Council considered a resolution authorizing the payment of specific invoices via 'Now and Then' certificates, as some had purchase orders that were not processed in a timely manner. Four invoices requiring council approval due to exceeding the $3,000 threshold without a prior purchase order were presented: TAC software upgrade ($7,248), Quarter 1 IT recurring charges ($4,839), mobile radios ($4,692), and Medeco systems for asbestos testing ($3,500). Council waived readings and adopted the resolution to allow for vendor payments. [cite: 1053-1148]
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