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Richmond Heights public meetings in 2025

26 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 23, 2025

City Council

Council to consider emergency boiler repairs for police station and park fencing

The Richmond Heights City Council will hold first readings of several ordinances and resolutions. Items include a fire‑prevention code amendment, an inter‑fund transfer authorization, a traffic‑code change, a purchase agreement for fencing at Desan Park, and emergency boiler repairs for the police station. All items are being introduced and will be referred to the appropriate committees.

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✓ Decided: City Council adopts 2025 Ohio Fire Code, updating fire prevention ordinance

The council unanimously approved Ordinance No. 169-2025, adopting the 2025 Ohio Fire Code as the city’s fire prevention standard. It also approved three additional ordinances (Nos. 170‑2025, 171‑2025, 172‑2025) and two resolutions (Nos. 173‑2025, 174‑2025) covering finance transfers, budget appropriations, traffic code changes, a park fence purchase, and emergency boiler repairs. All actions were taken with unanimous votes.

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Tue Dec 9, 2025

City Council

City Council considers multiple purchase agreements and service contracts

The council will vote on several resolutions authorizing the mayor to enter into purchase agreements for a 2026 Ford 12‑passenger van, a Rayco stump cutter, and two utility trailers. It will also consider a contract with Cuyahoga County for jail services for city prisoners. Additionally, the council will confirm the planning commission’s approval of lot splits at 150 Brush Road and the zoning board’s variance for an oversized accessory building at 1993 Beverly Hills Drive.

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✓ Decided: Council unanimously approved multiple purchase agreements and a jail services deal

The Richmond Heights City Council approved several first‑reading resolutions authorizing the mayor to enter into purchase agreements for a 12‑passenger van, a Rayco stump cutter, two utility trailers, and an agreement with Cuyahoga County for jail services. The council also confirmed the planning commission’s lot‑split approval at 150 Brush Road and the zoning board’s variance for an oversized accessory building at 1993 Beverly Hills Drive. Additionally, the council authorized competitive public bidding for the 471 Harris Road Streambank Stabilization Project. All actions passed unanimously.

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Tue Nov 25, 2025

City Council

Council considers 2026 fiscal year appropriations

City Council is reviewing appropriations for the 2026 fiscal year and amendments to 2025 expenditures. The body is also considering several new purchase agreements for police and fire equipment and a City Hall exterior sign.

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✓ Decided: Council approved 2026 budget appropriation ordinance (6-1 vote)

The council approved Ordinance No. 147-2025, authorizing budget appropriations for fiscal year 2026, with a 6-1 vote. It also approved Ordinance No. 148-2025 amending salary and compensation rules, and a series of resolutions covering record‑management services, an interfund transfer, a fire‑hose system purchase, a new city‑hall sign, an Arbor Day proclamation, and a transportation grant application, all unanimously. The meeting minutes from November 11 were adopted by a 5-0 vote.

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Tue Nov 11, 2025

City Council

Council considers 2026 budget appropriations and employee benefit contracts

City Council will discuss the 2026 fiscal year appropriations and several employee insurance contracts for health, dental, and vision. The body is also reviewing a bid for the Community Park pool house demolition and a green energy electricity program.

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✓ Decided: Council approved joining NOPEC’s Green Community Choice electricity program

The council voted 6‑0 to adopt Resolution No. 135‑2025, notifying NOPEC of the city’s intent to join its Green Community Choice electricity program starting June 2026. It also approved a bid for demolishing the community park pool house (Resolution No. 146‑2025) and authorized contracts for employee health, dental, and vision insurance with CIGNA, Delta Dental, and Lincoln National (Resolutions Nos. 149‑151). All listed resolutions were passed unanimously after suspending the rules.

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Tue Oct 28, 2025

City Council

Council considers joining NOPEC's Green Community Choice electricity program

City Council will hold a second reading of a resolution to elect the Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council's Green Community Choice program for electricity aggregation starting June 2026. The body will also consider a resolution to authorize interfund transfers by the Director of Finance.

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✓ Decided: Council unanimously approves emergency finance resolution

The council approved the minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting. A motion to suspend the rules was adopted unanimously. The council then approved Resolution 145-2025, authorizing the director of finance to make inter‑fund transfers and declaring an emergency, also unanimously. The second reading of Resolution 135-2025 was held but no vote was recorded.

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Tue Oct 21, 2025

City Council

Richmond Heights council to consider FEMA grant and school levy support

The Richmond Heights City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss and vote on two resolutions. One resolution authorizes the mayor to accept a federal grant for fire staffing, and the other expresses support for a local school district levy.

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✓ Decided: City Council unanimously approved accepting a $613,952 SAFER fire grant

The council approved Resolution No. 136-2025, authorizing the mayor to accept a $613,952 SAFER grant from FEMA and DHS and to declare an emergency. The council also approved Resolution No. 144-2025, expressing support for Issue 50, the Richmond Heights school levy. Both resolutions passed unanimously.

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Tue Oct 14, 2025

City Council

Council considers grants for fire services and stream stabilization projects

Richmond Heights City Council will vote on several new resolutions including federal fire department grants and engineering services for streambank stabilization. The body is also reviewing a policy expansion regarding employment discrimination and a new electricity aggregation program.

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✓ Decided: Council approves public health agreement and multiple city contracts

The council approved the minutes from the September 23 meeting (6-0, one abstention). It authorized a public health services agreement with the Cuyahoga County Board of Health and expanded the city’s equal‑employment policy to cover natural hair. Several procurement and grant resolutions were adopted, including contracts for auger equipment, engineering services, and a demolition bid for the City Park pool house.

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Tue Sep 23, 2025

City Council

Mayor seeks grant for Chardon/Brush Road transportation project

The council will consider several mayor‑introduced resolutions. A second‑reading resolution would let the mayor sign a public‑health services agreement with the Cuyahoga County Board of Health. First‑reading resolutions include a grant application for a transportation project on Chardon/Brush Road, renewal of a yard‑waste disposal contract with Green Vision Materials, and a correction to a prior green‑wood pavilion resolution. The council will also address a resolution authorizing opioid‑related settlement actions and an emergency declaration.

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✓ Decided: Council approved a transportation grant application and multiple contracts

The council unanimously approved Resolution 130-2025, authorizing the mayor to apply for a Livable Communities transportation grant for the Chardon/Brush Road area. It also approved Resolution 131-2025 to renew the city’s yard‑waste disposal contract with Green Vision, and Resolution 133-2025 to execute opioid‑related settlement forms and declare an emergency. All three resolutions were passed after motions to suspend the rules, each with a 5‑0 vote.

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Tue Sep 9, 2025

City Council

City Council to approve energy district projects and tax levies

The Richmond Heights City Council will consider approving a Northeast Ohio Advanced Energy District project for healthcare improvements and special assessments. The body will also vote on tax levies for the upcoming budget and authorize agreements for local road reconstruction and public health services.

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✓ Decided: Council unanimously approved energy district deals, tax levy, and resolutions

The council approved the Consent Agenda items, including minutes and board reappointments, and passed a series of resolutions and ordinances. Key actions included joining the Northeast Ohio Advanced Energy District, levying special assessments for related projects, accepting a bid for the Desan Park pavement demolition, authorizing tax levies and an emergency declaration, and confirming zoning variances and equipment disposal. All votes were unanimous.

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Wed Aug 27, 2025

City Council

Council considers energy district projects and liquor permit objection

City Council is reviewing second readings for resolutions regarding the Northeast Ohio Advanced Energy District and a liquor permit objection. The body is also considering a new contract for pavement demolition at Desan Park.

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✓ Decided: Council unanimously approved a resolution objecting to a liquor permit renewal

The council voted unanimously to suspend its rules so the resolution could be considered. It then approved Resolution No. 111‑2025, which objects to the renewal of a retail liquor permit for Winston Marshall Investments LLC and requests a hearing before the Ohio Division of Liquor Control. All other items were held on their respective readings and were not decided.

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Tue Aug 26, 2025

City Council

Council to vote on zoning change for Highland Road properties

Richmond Heights City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on Ordinance 74-2025 to rezone certain Highland Road properties from residential to business and vice versa. The meeting also includes first readings of resolutions on finance appointments, emergency declarations for weed removal and solid waste fees, liquor permit opposition, and energy district projects.

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✓ Decided: Council approved Ordinance 74-2025 amending the city’s zone map

The council unanimously approved Ordinance 74-2025, which amends the city’s zone map to place certain properties in the B-3 General Business District and the R-1 Single-Family Residential District. It also unanimously adopted Resolution 94-2025 adopting the Richmond-Chardon streetscape and business revitalization plan. The council confirmed appointments of Orville Gainer III to the Planning Commission (Resolution 107-2025) and of Travian M. Atkins as interim director of finance (Resolution 108-2025), the latter passing 6-1 with Councilwoman Nelson voting no. Additional resolutions (109-2025 and 110-2025) authorizing trash removal and solid-waste service expenses were approved unanimously.

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Tue Aug 12, 2025

City Council

City Council to authorize street repairs and fiber installation

The Richmond Heights City Council will consider appropriating funds for the 2025 fiscal year, authorizing payments to Cuyahoga County for street sweeping, and ratifying contracts for emergency repairs on Highland Road and a city-wide striping project.

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✓ Decided: Council approved $400,000 road projects on Dumbarton, Douglas and Brush roads

The council unanimously approved Ordinance 97-2025, allocating $400,000 for road projects on Dumbarton, Douglas and Brush roads and other appropriations. It also approved multiple resolutions covering street‑sweeping payments, emergency street repairs, a striping contract, fire‑hydrant painting, a lift purchase, and tax‑incentive council appointments, while withdrawing the fiber‑installation resolution. All motions passed with a 6‑0 vote.

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Wed Jul 9, 2025

City Council

Council considers cannabis operator prohibitions and zone map amendments

City Council will vote on a third reading of ordinances regarding zoning changes and the prohibition of adult use cannabis operators. The body will also consider a second reading of a resolution to adopt a streetscape and business revitalization plan.

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✓ Decided: Ordinance 80-2025 to restrict adult cannabis operators failed 4‑3

The council voted 4-3 to reject Ordinance 80-2025, which would have added a definition for adult‑use cannabis operators and prohibited certain medical marijuana entities. Ordinance 74-2025 received a third reading and its public hearing was rescheduled for August 26, 2025. Resolution 94-2025, adopting the Richmond‑Chardon streetscape and business revitalization plan, was taken up for a second reading with no vote recorded.

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Tue Jul 8, 2025

City Council

Council to consider prohibition of adult-use cannabis and medical marijuana entities

City Council will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance to prohibit adult-use cannabis operators and medical marijuana entities. The body is also reviewing zoning map changes and several new resolutions regarding city property and grants.

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✓ Decided: Council rejects cannabis ordinance; approves multiple resolutions

The City Council considered Ordinance 80-2025 to add a definition for adult‑use cannabis operators and to prohibit such operators. On the second reading, the motion to suspend the rules failed 4‑3, so the ordinance was rejected. The council also rescheduled the public hearing for Ordinance 74-2025 to Aug. 26, 2025, and unanimously approved several resolutions covering solid waste management, property disposal, a CDBG grant application, a fire‑department smoke ejector purchase, and the July‑August meeting schedule.

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Tue Jun 24, 2025

City Council

Council considers new B-3 General Business District and cannabis prohibitions

City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on creating a new B-3 General Business District and updating the city zone map. The body is also considering a ban on adult-use cannabis operators and medical marijuana entities.

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✓ Decided: Council approves amended business district ordinance, removing cannabis ban

The council approved Ordinance 71-2025, creating a new B-3 General Business District, and voted 4‑3 to strike the line prohibiting cannabis operators. The amended ordinance passed with the same 4‑3 vote. All other agenda items, including the consent agenda and numerous resolutions, were adopted unanimously.

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Tue Jun 10, 2025

City Council

Council considers new B-3 Commercial Business District and zoning map changes

City Council is reviewing the creation of a B-3 Commercial Business District and corresponding changes to the city zone map. The body is also deciding on contracts for financial consulting, salt storage earthwork, and email protection.

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✓ Decided: Council approved contracts for salt storage, email protection, and trailer sale

The council approved the sale of a utility trailer through an online auction, accepted a bid and authorized a contract with CMG Construction for earthwork on the public service department salt storage building, and authorized a purchase agreement with Chi Corporation for an email protection plan. The council also approved public competitive bidding for the DeSan Park Asphalt Pavement Removal Project via the consent agenda. All motions passed unanimously with a 5-0 vote.

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Tue May 27, 2025

City Council

City considers banning cannabis businesses and rezoning properties

Richmond Heights City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed ordinance to ban adult-use cannabis operators and medical marijuana entities. The meeting also includes first readings of ordinances to create a new B-3 commercial district and rezone specific properties, along with contracts for fuel tank repairs and wastewater facility funding.

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✓ Decided: Council denies adult‑use cannabis ordinance (4‑2 vote)

The council rejected Ordinance No. 33‑2025, which would have added definitions and prohibitions for adult‑use cannabis operators, by a 4‑2 vote. The consent agenda items, including authorizing competitive bidding for the 2025 Road Maintenance Program, passed unanimously. Three resolutions – authorizing a contract with Collins Equipment Corp., a water‑pollution‑control loan, and new fire‑protection‑fee fees – were also approved unanimously.

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Tue May 13, 2025

City Council

Council to vote on banning adult-use cannabis operators and creating new commercial district

The City Council will hold a third reading and possible final vote on an ordinance that prohibits adult-use cannabis operators in Richmond Heights. It will also introduce ordinances to create a new B-3 Commercial Business District and to accept a bid for the Harris Road-Harms Road drainage improvements. Several first-reading resolutions authorize purchases for police vehicle docking stations, computers and radios, and the sale of surplus property via internet auction. A consent agenda item seeks to competitively bid a contract to paint about 694 public fire hydrants.

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✓ Decided: Council approved drainage contract and several city service resolutions

The council unanimously approved a contract for the Harris Road‑Harms Road drainage improvements (Resolution 70‑2025). It also approved resolutions to sell surplus personal property online, purchase HAVIS vehicle docking stations, and acquire new police equipment. Additionally, the council authorized a competitive bid to paint 694 public fire hydrants.

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Tue Apr 22, 2025

City Council

Council to vote on banning adult use cannabis operators in Richmond Heights

The council will hold third reading and likely vote on Ordinance 33-2025 to prohibit adult use cannabis operators by amending zoning definitions and districts. They will also consider a $5.2 million street improvement bond anticipation note, annual appropriation amendments, renewal of a financial consulting contract, and a change to committee meeting times.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved $5.2 million bond issuance for street improvements

The council unanimously approved Ordinance No. 65‑2025, authorizing the issuance and sale of $5,200,000 in notes to fund street, road, and related improvements. It also unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 64‑2025, making emergency appropriations for current city expenses, and Ordinance No. 66‑2025, changing meeting times for certain standing committees. Resolution No. 53‑2025 was held for a second reading and was not voted on.

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Tue Apr 8, 2025

City Council

City Council to vote on prohibiting adult-use cannabis operators in Richmond Heights

Council will hold a third reading of an ordinance to ban adult-use cannabis operators in the city, and first readings of resolutions authorizing contracts for financial advisory, road salt, police bicycles, website services, various facility upgrades, and insurance renewals. The consent agenda includes resolutions supporting federal Social Security offices and the tax exemption of municipal bonds.

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✓ Decided: Council unanimously approved multiple contracts, including road salt and police bikes

The council approved the March 25 minutes (6-0, one abstention) and adopted the consent agenda without discussion. It passed a series of resolutions authorizing contracts for financial advisory services, road‑salt participation, police‑ready bicycles, website services, fire‑station HVAC, and other city projects, all by unanimous vote. A motion also moved the Safety Committee to the second Tuesday and the Planning & Zoning Committee to the fourth Tuesday of each month.

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Tue Mar 25, 2025

City Council

Council to vote on banning adult-use cannabis operators in city

Council will hold a third reading and possible vote on an ordinance that would prohibit adult-use cannabis operators within Richmond Heights. The consent agenda includes authorization to seek proposals for energy conservation lighting in public areas. Council also will consider expressing opposition to state legislation that would limit local control over short-term rentals. New business includes authorizing engineering services for Desan Park asphalt demolition, painting and acoustic ceiling tiles at the fire station, and confirming a lot split for Belle Oaks Marketplace Phase II.

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✓ Decided: Council approved multiple resolutions, including a lot‑split for Belle Oaks Marketplace

The council approved the consent agenda, which authorizes an RFP for energy‑saving public‑area lighting and adopts a resolution opposing Ohio Senate Bill 104 on short‑term rentals. It also approved three mayor‑initiated resolutions for engineering services at Desan Park, acoustic upgrades at the fire station, and a lot‑split plat for Phase II of the Belle Oaks Marketplace development. All votes were unanimous or near‑unanimous.

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Tue Mar 11, 2025

City Council

Council to vote on banning adult-use cannabis operators in Richmond Heights

City Council will hold a third reading and vote on an ordinance that would add a definition for 'adult use cannabis operators' and prohibit them in the city. The council also will consider first readings of several resolutions authorizing professional engineering services with Verdantas for the 2025 road program and sewer projects, a digital sign for the fire station, and new flooring for the fire station.

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✓ Decided: Council approves five resolutions for engineering, sign, and flooring contracts

City Council approved five resolutions authorizing agreements with Verdantas for engineering services (routine, 2025 road program, and sewer construction), a Daktronics digital sign replacement for the fire station, and Northern Flooring Specialists for new fire station flooring. An ordinance to prohibit adult-use cannabis operators in the city was held on third reading pending Planning Commission review and a public hearing. The consent agenda authorized bidding for sanitary sewer projects and LED lighting improvements.

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Tue Feb 25, 2025

City Council

Council considers ordinance to prohibit adult use cannabis operators

City Council is reviewing a second reading of an ordinance to ban adult use cannabis operators in the city. The body is also considering a resolution to apply for a State of Ohio Department of Natural Resources NatureWorks grant for fiscal year 2025.

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✓ Decided: Council approves grant application for DeSan Park basketball court

The council unanimously approved Resolution No. 40-2025 to apply for a NatureWorks grant for a new basketball court at DeSan Park. The project is estimated at $185,000, with the city covering a $46,250 match. An ordinance to prohibit adult-use cannabis operators was held on second reading and referred to the Planning Commission. No other substantive decisions were made.

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Tue Feb 11, 2025

City Council

Council considers prohibiting adult use cannabis operators in the city

City Council is reviewing a proposal to prohibit adult use cannabis operators and a second extension of a moratorium on related zoning and building permits. The body is also considering several vehicle and equipment purchases for public services and police.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 2025 appropriations and multiple equipment purchases

The council unanimously approved the 2025 appropriations ordinance, several equipment purchases including a Ford F-350 truck and police vehicle upfitting, and a design-build contract for the Greenwood Farm Park pavilion. An ordinance to prohibit adult-use cannabis operators was referred to the Planning Commission for review.

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Tue Jan 28, 2025

City Council

Council to consider second extension of moratorium on adult-use cannabis zoning approvals

The Richmond Heights City Council will consider extending a moratorium on adult-use cannabis zoning approvals for an additional six months, among other items. The agenda includes consent items reappointing five members to the Recreation Board, reports from city officials, and unfinished business on a legal services agreement amendment. New business features multiple purchase agreements for fire equipment, a Crown Castle tower lease extension, a salary ordinance amendment, and approval of a Parks & Recreation Strategic Plan.

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✓ Decided: Council approves legal services amendment and multiple equipment purchases

The council approved an amendment to the legal services agreement with R. Todd Hunt and Roetzel & Andress, and passed resolutions for a Crown Castle cell tower lease extension, a salary ordinance, and purchases for fire equipment, chairs, carpeting, snow removal equipment, and a new City Hall roof. It also approved the Parks & Recreation Strategic Plan and confirmed several Recreation Board reappointments.

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Tue Jan 14, 2025

City Council

Council considers extending adult-use cannabis moratorium

City Council will discuss a second extension of a moratorium on adult-use cannabis permits and zoning approvals. The body is also reviewing several vehicle purchases for police and public service, as well as professional service contracts.

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✓ Decided: Council approves police contract, vehicle purchases, and engineering deals

Richmond Heights City Council unanimously approved 13 resolutions, including a three-year collective bargaining agreement with the police union, purchases of a dump truck, flatbed truck, four police vehicles, and a trailer, and contracts for engineering and other services. The council also authorized bidding for the Harris Road Drainage Improvement Project. One resolution regarding legal services was held on first reading.

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