Mayor· 2020–2027
Jack W. Bradley
Lorain
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- 13
- Total speaking time
- 1:20:22
- Avg per meeting
- 6:11
- Segments
- 929
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Top issues during term (20)
Water Department Infrastructure and Main Replacements
Estimated at $21,000.
Vacant and Dilapidated Property Enforcement
Tax delinquencies across reviewed properties total over $34,000, impacting local revenues.
Municipal Personnel Appointments and Job Classifications
Changes could affect employee qualifications and potential compensation bumps for certifications.
Sanitary Sewer Rental Charge Increase
$17,500.00
Downtown Signage and Window Coverage Guidelines
None directly on the city, but delays affect private business openings.
Indoor Self-Storage Conditional Use Permit at 1051 Meister Rd.
Potential decrease in surrounding residential property values and shift away from retail tax revenue.
Parks Division Improvements at Campana and Oakwood Parks
Up to $149,000 funded through Community Development Block Grant monies.
Habitat for Humanity Infill Housing Partnership
The Welcome Home Ohio Grant covers part of the down payment; the new homes will add real estate tax payments to neighborhoods.
Third Quarter Financial Performance and TIF Shortfalls
The levy certification locks in the property tax rates that fund city services for the year.
City-Wide and Parcel-Specific Zoning Reclassifications
Potential long-term reduction in commercial tax revenue generation compared to active retail use.
Martin's Run Pump Station Construction and Improvements
Project cost shall not exceed $14,500,000.00, supported by an EPA loan and a federal grant.
Information Technology Infrastructure and Software Upgrades
Cumulative expenditures include $15,000 for hardware maintenance, $69,368.40 over three years for network software, and an $87,614.48 annual software PO increase.
Police Department Staffing and Eligibility List
Standard police officer salary and benefits funded through the police department budget.
Golf Cart Street Legalization
Owners pay state registration fees; no direct city cost identified.
Comprehensive Design Review Guidelines Update
Will influence property improvement costs and compliance expenses for downtown commercial building owners.
Lorain Plaza Self-Storage Conversion Proposal
Could lower surrounding residential property values and reduce retail tax revenue.
St. Joseph Hospital Property Remediation
Could bring state grant dollars toward cleaning up and redeveloping the site.
E-Bike Safety Regulations and Fire Hazards
Potential future municipal expenditures or regulatory enforcement costs remain undetermined.
Longfellow Skatepark Project Contract Approval
Not to exceed $1,652,484.90 funded from park improvement accounts.
Lakefront Townhome Development on E. Erie Avenue
Private capital investment in residential real estate development.
Decisions during term (691)
Recorded while Bradley was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of Minutes from September 15 and September 24, 2026
Receive and File Correspondence
Appointment of Daniel Acevedo as Laborer I
Waive Testing for Director of Public Properties
Exceptional Appointment of Mike Darmos as Director of Public Properties
Waive Testing for Millwright-in-Training
Exceptional Appointments for Millwrights-in-Training
Waive Testing for Assistant Superintendent of Sewer Division
Exceptional Appointment of Joseph Taylor as Assistant Superintendent
Waive Testing for Procurement Manager
Exceptional Appointment of Brian Dull as Procurement Manager
Amend Job Description for Millwright 2
Approve Millwright Job Descriptions
Establish Police Officer Eligibility List
Payment of Bills
Certification of Payrolls
Set Next Meeting Date
Adjournment
DISPOSITION OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETING
Motion to excuse absent members
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