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CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED RESOLUTION NO.2026 - 53 By: Mayor Jones A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO PURCHASE A GRINDER FROM EARTHWORX EQUIPMENT FOR USE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICE THROUGH THE SOURCEWELL COOPERATIVE PURCHASE PROGRAMAT A COST OF $152,996.00. WHEREAS, the Director of Public Service has secured grant funding to support the purchase of a towable, horizontal grinder, aka Mini Beast, from Earthworx Equipment for use in the Forestry Division, by and through the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchase Program in the amount of $152,996.00; and WHEREAS, the Ohio EPA Recycle Program, known as the Community and Litter Grant, has awarded the City of North Olmsted funding in the amount of $122,397.00 and the City's matching amount is $30,599.00; and WHEREAS, as authorized by the amendment to the City of North Olmsted Charter in November of 2025, the City of North Olmsted is now a participating Sourcewell member; and WHEREAS, Sourcewell is a cooperative purchasing program for Government and Education agencies designed to solicit and establish competitive pricing; and WHEREAS, it is the desire of this Council to authorize the Mayor to enter into an Agreement to purchase a towable, horizontal grinder, aka Mini Beast, from Earthworx Equipment for use in the Forestry Division, by and through the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchase program at a cost of $152,996.00. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED, COUNTY OF CUYAHOGA, AND STATE OF OHIO: SECTION 1: That the Mayor be and she is hereby authorized to execute all documents necessary to purchase through the Sourcewell cooperative purchase program (Sourcewell #010925 - BAN) a towable, horizontal grinder, aka Mini Beast, from Earthworx Equipment for use in the Forestry Division in the amount of $152,996.00. SECTION 2: That this Resolution is hereby declared to be an emergency measure immediately necessary for the preservation of the public health, safety and welfare and for the further reason that immediate authorization will allow the equipment to be acquired in time for use in the 2026 summer season; and further provided that it receives the affirmative vote of two-thirds of all members of Council, it shall take effect and be in force immediately upon its passage and approval by the Mayor.