Development News for Wickliffe, Ohio

Wickliffe Sets Tax Budget Public Hearing for June 22nd

The Finance Director, Mr. Mebish, outlined the timeline for adopting the tax budget. A public hearing is scheduled for June 22nd at 6:45 PM, followed by the budget adoption on the same evening. The public hearing is expected to last approximately 15 minutes.

Wickliffe Extends Contracts with Kimble Recycling and Disposal

Two ordinances related to contract extensions with Kimble Recycling and Disposal, Inc. were approved. Ordinance 2026-26 extends the contract for residential solid waste, yard waste, and recyclables collection. Ordinance 2026-27 extends the contract for container service at various municipal locations. One council member expressed reservations about not going out to bid for waste removal services.

Wickliffe Approves CRA Agreement with Lubrizol

A Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) agreement is being authorized with Lubrizol Corporation. This is described as a next step in maintaining and expanding Lubrizol's presence in Wickliffe, a company that has been established for 100 years and is expected to remain for another century.

Wickliffe Council Debates Data Centers, Approves Zoning Text Amendment

The council discussed the potential for data centers within the city, with a general consensus that they may not be suitable due to space and resource requirements. They decided to add 'data centers' to the legislation and welfare committee agenda for further review and to potentially add specific legislation prohibiting them. Additionally, a minor zoning code amendment was made to correct an oversight regarding 'office uses' in commercial and manufacturing districts, changing it to 'general business'.