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*Revised
MONDAY, APRIL 13, 2026
CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
COMMITTEE MEETING – 7:00 PM
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
LOCAL GOVERNMENT & COMMUNITY SERVICES
Councilwoman Wering, Chair | Councilman Raley, Vice Chair
 Issue: Gemini Center
FINANCE
Councilwoman Greenfield, Chair | Councilman Lang, Vice Chair
 ORD. 26-22 Supporting NOACA Section 5310 Grant
 RES. 26-06 Authorizing Submission of Special Municipal Grant Application
ENVIRONMENT, PUBLIC WORKS, PLANNING, ZONING & DEVELOPMENT*
Councilwoman Mann, Chair | Councilman Minek, Vice Chair
 Issue: Sewers
BOARDS & COMMISSIONS REPORTS
ROUNDTABLE
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Charter Article 15 sections (1) To consider the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline of a public employee or
official; and (5) Specialized details of security arrangements where disclosure of the matters discussed might reveal
information that could be used for the purpose of committing a violation of the law.
ADJOURNMENT

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CITY COUNCIL BRIEFING DOCUMENT
REQUEST FOR LEGISLATION – DEDICATION OF THE GEMINI
CENTER NATATORIUM
REQUESTED ACTION
Approval of legislation to dedicate the Gemini Center competition pool as the “Richard L Segrist
Natatorium”
FINANCIAL IMPACT
• No city funding required
• All costs covered through donations
• Funds managed through FPAC (501(c)(3))
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
• FPAC - letter of support attached
• Recreation Commission – letter of support attached
• Board of Education – pending April 29
ABOUT RICHARD SEGRIST
Richard “Dick” Segrist served Fairview Park City Schools for over three decades as a teacher,
coach, and mentor. Beginning in 1959, he taught mathematics and physical education at Fairview
High School and played a pivotal role in developing aquatics programs within both the school and
the broader community.
He founded the Fairview High School swim program and led the team to the 1964 Ohio High School
State Swimming Championship, the first state title in school history. His lasting impact came
through the values he instilled in his students, using athletics to teach perseverance, discipline,
teamwork, and personal responsibility.
He was known for reminding his students that, “Integrity is who you are when no one is looking,” a
principle that continues to guide generations of swimmers and is honored annually through the
Sgrist Award.
This dedication ensures that Coach Segrist’s legacy of leadership, character, and
commitment to others remains a visible and enduring part of the Fairview Park community.

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DEDICATION OF THE
GEMINI CENTER
COMPETITIVE POOL
Request for Legislation
Gemini Center Natatorium
April 13, 2026

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WHAT WE
ARE
PROPOSING
 Approval to dedicate the
Gemini Center
competition pool as the
 “Richard L. Segrist
Natatorium”
 Honorary designation
 No operational or
financial impact to the
City
 Consistent with
community recognition
practices

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30-year Fairview Schools educator
(1959 – 1989)
Founder of the FHS Swim team
Led the team to the 1964 Ohio State
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Swimming Championship. (The first
in school history)
Developed community swim
programs impacting generations

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WHAT THE DEDICATION COULD
INCLUDE
Facility recognition Historical Recognition
 Natatorium Naming  Commemorative
signage plaque
 Entry Glass signage  Dedication ceremony

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MOCK UP

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FUNDING OF THE DEDICATION
Funded entirely through
community donations
Managed Through FPAC (501©(3))
No city funding required
Estimated cost $8,000 - $12,000
No Financial obligation for the City

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COMMUNITY SUPPORT RECEIVED
 Fairview Park Athletic Club (FPAC)
 Recreation Commission
 Board of Education (letter pending April
29)

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We respectfully request
City Council approval to
move forward with
legislation to dedicate
the Gemini Center
Natatorium as the
Richard L. Seigrist
Natatorium.

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QUESTIONS

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RICHARD L. SEGRIST
HIGHLIGHTS FROM HIS LIFE AND CAREER
1933 - born Richard L. Segrist, in Delta, Ohio. Born with crossed eyes, he started his life with the challenges of double
vision, the lack of depth perception and a lot of bullying.
1955 - Graduated from Miami University of Ohio, B.S. in Education. Competed with the Varsity swimming team. Finished as
a 3-year letterman and team captain.
1955 - Began his professional aquatics career with Safety Services while working at the Red Cross.
1959 - Began teaching mathematics at Fairview Park High School in 1959. Because it had been decided to build a pool on
site, he kept an eye on the “big hole in the ground" which was to become the Fairview pool. His only criticism was that it
could not be built fast enough! He gradually transitioned to teaching physical education because he had already had a
vision for the new pool.
1959 to 1961 He began planning future programming so that once that water was in, he used his knowledge, tenacity,
and influence so all was ready to go when the pool opened in 1962.
1961 - 1962 Mr. Segrist was instrumental in developing the Fairview Park Learn to Swim program at Fairview Pool where
hundreds of Fairview children learned to swim.
1961 -1962 Poured his heart into the new Fairview High School Swim Team, transforming it from a fledgling effort into a
state powerhouse. His leadership culminated in the school’s first-ever state title in 1964, when his boys’ team captured
the Ohio State High School Swimming Championship. He began a coaching journey that would leave a lasting mark on
generations of students.
1964 - 1985 Served as FHS first Pool Manager for 24 years, developing, implementing and teaching a very successful
aquatics program for the school system and community. The original pool provided a place to teach hundreds of
Fairview Park residents to learn to swim, from those who learned the necessary life skill of survival swimming all the way
up to Olympic Trials qualifiers. The pool hosted thousands of Physical Education classes, at least as many learn to swim
lessons, synchronized swim shows, swim practices, and his true passion, swim meets.
We have Dick Segrist to thank for his foresight to use that pool for 16 hours a day, most days. (This schedule continued
with successive managers until it was torn down in 2007.)
November 1961 Called together 24 boys, only one of whom had prior competitive swimming experience, to form a new
sport for the high school. In just three years, he led them from a team that went from no wins to winning the Ohio High
School State Swimming Championship, while competing against far larger schools with years of swimming experience.
1962 Coach Segrist turned mockery and sarcasm of the team and developed the iconic tuna logo.
1962 - Realizing the bias toward football and basketball teams for funding, he started his own boosters’ group, the
Fairview Parents Swim Association, which was created to bolster the funding of the program. Thanks to them, the swim
team needed everything, and the coaches never needed to spend their own money for team items. The group provided
funds for the Fairview Warrior-insignia red blazers. These were worn along with black ties, and grey slacks to distinguish
team members from other teams (both at Fairview and elsewhere) on meet days and to the meets. All team members
everyone, regardless of speed or prowess, wore blazers.

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1964 - Coached the Fairview Boys' High School Swim Team to the Ohio Swimming State Championship,
the first State title in Fairview High School history.
1965 - Fairview wins Ohio Boys' High School Swimming State Runner Up title.
Other Fairview High School swim teams finished 4th place twice, and ninth in the Ohio High School State Meet.
1965 – 1968 - Four Consecutive District Titles
1967 Fairview High School hosts the Women’s AAU Senior National Swim Meet. This was the premier event for over
250 women swimmers from all over the world and where they chose the swimmers to represent the USA on the
Pan Am Swim Team. This shined a national spotlight on Fairview Park. Coach Segrist served as Meet Director
for the event.
1969 - Earned M.A. in Physical Education from Case Western University.
1975 - Named the Ohio Swim Coach of Year (Award started in 1971).
1981 - Final year as Head Coach of the boys’ swim team. The team won three conference titles, 5 District titles, and the
one and only FHS boys' state championship. Remember, at the time, there was only one division for boys
swimming. A fantastic record for public schools of less than 500 students.
Other team accomplishments over the course of his coaching career at FHS:
• State Meet: 10 individual Champions, 2 Relay Champions.
• All Americans: 15 Individual, 3 Relay (top 16 in USA).
• 2 Olympic Trial Qualifiers
1961, 1964, and 1975 - Northeast District Swimming Coach of the Year
1977 - National Interscholastic Swimming Coaches Association (NISCA) Service Award
1978 - Carl Wirthwine Award for outstanding contributions to swimming in Ohio
1989 - Retired from Fairview Park City School with 30 years experience.
1987 - 1991 Coached swimming at Baldwin-Wallace College
2002 - For his outstanding record, inducted into the Ohio High School Athletic Association Hall of Fame
2002 - One of only 3 coaches in the Fairview High School Athletic Hall of Fame.
1993 - Swim team institutes and awards the annual Richard L. Segrist award, an award that does not necessarily
recognize the best swimmer or the MVP, but the one who demonstrates and most typifies Coach Segrist’s principles:
"Dedicate yourself to the program, be determined, and do the best you can day." He was well known for other
principles: Hard work pays off. Kindness matters. Teammates should always support teammates. Stay determined.
Study hard. No horseplay in the pool area. Dedicate yourself to all you do. Work hard. Work harder. Don’t make excuses.
And always lead with integrity. He was known to remind those in his charge that, “Integrity is who you are when no one
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Coach Segrist made it a point to reach out to congratulate the recipients and congratulate them on their award.
2002 - Induction into the Fairview Park Schools Distinguished Faculty Hall of Fame
2023 - Richard “Dick” Segrist, age 89, passed away on October 17, 2023, just ten days shy of his 90th birthday. He was a
beloved father, husband, grandfather, teacher, coach and friend who is deeply missed by all who knew him. His life
stands as a powerful reminder that true legacy isn’t built on records alone, but on the quiet, consistent impact one
person can make by believing in others, leading with integrity, and always – always - doing the right thing, even when no
one is looking.

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Fairview Park Athletic Club (FPAC)
21620 Mastick Rd
Fairview Park, Ohio 44126
March 19, 2026
To Whom It May Concern:
On behalf of the Fairview Park Athletic Club (FPAC), I am pleased to offer our formal endorsement of the
proposal to dedicate the natatorium at the Gemini Center as the Richard L. Segrist Natatorium.
At its meeting on March 9, 2026, the FPAC Board voted to approve its support of this proposal in
recognition of Coach Richard “Dick” Segrist’s extraordinary and lasting contributions to the Fairview Park
community.
Coach Segrist served Fairview Park for more than thirty years as a teacher and coach at Fairview High
School. During that time, he founded the Fairview High School swim program, led the team to the 1964
Ohio State Swimming Championship, and helped develop community learn-to-swim programs that taught
generations of residents the importance of water safety. In addition to his competitive achievements,
Coach Segrist was widely respected as a mentor who instilled values of integrity, dedication, and
leadership in the many students and athletes he coached.
Naming the Gemini Center natatorium in his honor would appropriately recognize a legacy that helped
shape the culture of aquatics, athletics, and community engagement in Fairview Park. It would also
ensure that future generations understand the impact of a coach whose influence extended far beyond
the pool.
The Fairview Park Athletic Club proudly supports this effort and respectfully encourages the City of
Fairview Park and City Council to approve the dedication of the Richard L. Segrist Natatorium.
Thank you for your consideration of this meaningful recognition.
Sincerely,
Meghan Willis
President
Fairview Park Athletic Club (FPAC)

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CITY OF FAIRVIEW PARK
ORDINANCE NO.: 26-22
ORIGINATED BY: MEGAN OTTER, ASSISTANT DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
REQUESTED BY: MAYOR BILL SCHNEIDER
SPONSORED BY: COUNCILWOMAN GREENFIELD
CO-SPONSORED BY: COUNCILMEMEBERS LANG, MINEK, RALEY and MANN
AN ORDINANCE SUPPORTING A REQUEST FOR GRANT FUNDING TO THE
NORTHEAST OHIO AREAWIDE COORDINATING AGENCY FOR THE SFY 2027
ENHANCED MOBILITY FOR SENIORS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES
SECTION 5310 GRANT PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT ANY
AWARDED GRANT FUNDS AND FILE ALL DOCUMENTS AND EXECUTE ALL
AGREEMENTS NECESSARY TO RECEIVE ANY AWARDED FUNDS AND DECLARING
AN EMERGENCY
WHEREAS, the Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency (“NOACA”) is the
designated recipient of the Enhanced Mobility for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Section
5310 Grant Program (“Program”), funded by the Cleveland Urbanized Area Federal Transit
Administration (“FTA”), for the Cleveland Urbanized Area and is authorized to make grants to
public bodies, private nonprofit organizations, and other eligible entities; and
WHEREAS, the Program provides federal funds for eighty percent (80%) of the cost for
capital projects to support alternatives to public transportation that assist seniors and individuals
with disabilities, new or expanded transportation services, and alternatives that go beyond the
requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) of 1990 for individuals with
disabilities; and
WHEREAS, NOACA made applications for the Program available on March 13, 2026 with
applications due on April 24, 2026 and supporting legislation due May 22, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fairview Park (“City”) is requesting funding from NOACA in the
amount of ninety-nine thousand one hundred forty-eight dollars and eighty cents ($99,148.80) to
purchase a new van for the Senior Life Department; and
WHEREAS, the Program is paid on a reimbursement basis, requiring the applicant to first
expend funds then request reimbursement from NOACA, which will subsequently request the
funds from the FTA; and
WHEREAS, the applicant certifies it will provide at least twenty percent (20%) local
matching funds from sources other than federal Department of Transportation funds; and
WHEREAS, this project is included in the Coordinated Public Transit-Human Services
Transportation Plan for Northeast Ohio; and
WHEREAS, the City agrees to abide by federal requirements as a sub-recipient of FTA
funds, including current year federal fiscal year Certifications and Assurances inclusive of
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provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and all subsequent annual Certifications and
Assurances during the length of the agreement, including federal procurement, maintenance,
useful life, disposition standards, and ongoing reporting; and
WHEREAS, the City is authorized to execute all documents necessary to accept the grant
from NOACA if selected for the Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FAIRVIEW PARK, COUNTY OF CUYAHOGA AND STATE OF OHIO:
SECTION 1. That Fairview Park City Council hereby supports the City’s request for
funding to purchase a new van for use by the Senior Life Department for the transportation of
seniors.
SECTION 2. That the total estimated cost of the van is one hundred twenty-three thousand
nine hundred thirty-six dollars ($123,936.00). The City is requesting ninety-nine thousand one
hundred forty-eight dollars and eighty cents ($99,148.80), eighty percent (80%) of the total cost,
in grant funding and providing a local matching of twenty-four thousand seven hundred eighty-
seven dollars and twenty cents ($24,787.20), twenty percent (20%) of the total cost.
SECTION 3. That all costs will be paid on a reimbursement basis out of the Special Hold
Account Fund (Fund 611).
SECTION 4. It is found and determined that all formal actions of this Council concerning
and relating to the adoption of this Ordinance were adopted in an open meeting of this Council,
and that all deliberations of this Council and any of its Committees that resulted in such formal
action were in meetings open to the public in compliance with all legal requirements.
SECTION 5. That this Ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency measure necessary
for the preservation of the public peace, health, safety and welfare and provided it receives the
affirmative vote of a majority plus one of the members elected to Council, it shall take effect and
be in force immediately upon its passage and approval by the Mayor, otherwise from and after the
earliest period allowed by law.
PASSED: 1st reading: 04.06.26
APPROVED: 2nd reading:
3rd reading:
_______________________________
Bridget C. King, Council President
_______________________________
Bill Schneider, Mayor
_______________________________
Liz L. Westbrooks, Clerk of Council
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20777 Lorain Road Bill Schneider
Fairview Park, Ohio 44126 Mayor
_________________________________________________________________________________________
MEMORANDUM
TO: Council President King and Members of Council
ORGINATED BY: Megan Otter, Assistant Development Director
FROM: Mayor Bill Schneider
RE: Ordinance for NOACA Section 5310 Van
DATE: April 6, 2026
_________________________________________________________________________________________
The Administration of the City of Fairview Park (“City”) requests the passage of the following ordinance with
three readings with emergency enactment:
AN ORDINANCE SUPPORTING A REQUEST FOR GRANT FUNDING TO THE NORTHEAST
OHIO AREAWIDE COORDINATING AGENCY FOR THE SFY 2027 ENHANCED MOBILITY FOR
SENIORS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES SECTION 5310 GRANT PROGRAM AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT ANY AWARDED GRANT FUNDS AND FILE ALL
DOCUMENTS AND EXECUTE ALL AGREEMENTS NECESSARY TO RECEIVE ANY AWARDED
FUNDS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
The Administration is requesting funds from NOACA toward the purchase of a van for the Senior Life
Department. The van will enable the City to continue delivering safe, dependable, and accessible transportation
services to senior citizens and individuals with disabilities throughout the community, many of whom rely on
the Senior Transportation Program as a critical resource for maintaining their mobility, independence, and overall
well-being. This service plays an essential role in helping residents attend medical appointments, access essential
services, and stay engaged at the Senior Center and in community life, ultimately supporting their ability to live
independently and with dignity.
The City will host a public meeting at City Hall to discuss the proposed grant application and the value of the
transportation program to the Seniors in the community on Monday, April 20, 2026 at 6:30 pm. Grant
applications are due on April 24, 2026, with all required legislation to be submitted on or before May 22, 2026.
Cc: A. Steve Dever, Law Director
Liz Westbrooks, Clerk of Council
Jennifer Pae, Finance Director/HR Manager
Laura Brondos, Senior Life Director
440-333-2200 (City Hall) www.fairviewparkohio.gov

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CITY OF FAIRVIEW PARK
RESOLUTION NO.: 26-06
ORIGINATED BY: MEGAN OTTER, ASSISTANT DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
REQUESTED BY: MAYOR BILL SCHNEIDER
SPONSORED BY: COUNCILWOMAN GREENFIELD
CO-SPONSORED BY: COUNCILMAN LANG
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO
CUYAHOGA COUNTY FOR THE 2026 SPECIAL MUNICIPAL GRANT PROGRAM AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT ANY AWARDED GRANT FUNDS AND FILE
ALL DOCUMENTS AND EXECUTE ALL AGREEMENTS NECESSARY TO RECEIVE ANY
AWARDED GRANT FUNDS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
WHEREAS, Cuyahoga County will be soliciting applications for the 2026 Special
Municipal Grant Program (“Program”), which is funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development’s (“HUD”) Community Development Block Grant (“CDBG”) and provides
grant funding on a competitive basis for a variety of eligible projects to help strengthen cities and
improve the quality of life for Cuyahoga County residents; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fairview Park (“City”) intends to apply to Cuyahoga County for
funding through the Program to implement a community development project; and
WHEREAS, the City will hold a public hearing for said grant funding to solicit public input
on April 13, 2026 at 6:30 pm; and
WHEREAS, the Program provides one hundred percent (100%) reimbursement for eligible
project costs in an amount not to exceed two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000.00), requiring
the applicant to first expend funds and then request reimbursement from Cuyahoga County; and
WHEREAS, funding through the Program is restricted to areas within the City designated
as Improvement Target Areas (“ITA”) or Low- and Moderate-Income (“LMI”) areas, or for
projects that benefit a Limited Clientele population; and
WHEREAS, legislation supporting and authorizing the application is required to receive
funding; and
WHEREAS, the Program is federally funded and all activities are subject to applicable
federal rules and requirements, including but not limited to federal prevailing wage requirements.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FAIRVIEW PARK, COUNTY OF CUYAHOGA AND STATE OF OHIO:
SECTION 1. That City Council hereby supports the submission of the City’s 2026 Special
Municipal Grant Program application.
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SECTION 2. That the Mayor and City Administration are authorized to submit the grant
application.
SECTION 3. That the City’s request for funding in the amount of two hundred thousand
dollars ($200,000.00) will be paid on a reimbursement basis.
SECTION 4. That the Mayor and City Administration are authorized to file all documents
and execute all agreements necessary to accept the award and receive any grant funds.
SECTION 5. It is found and determined that all formal actions of this Council concerning
and relating to the adoption of this Resolution were adopted in an open meeting of this Council,
and that all deliberations of this Council and any of its Committees that resulted in such formal
action were in meetings open to the public in compliance with all legal requirements.
SECTION 6. That this Resolution is hereby declared to be an emergency measure
necessary for the preservation of public peace, health, safety and welfare; and for further reason
that authorizing legislation must be submitted by the grant application deadline of May 5, 2026;
and provided it receives an affirmative vote of a majority plus one of the members elected to
Council, it shall take effect and be in force immediately upon its passage and approval by the
Mayor; otherwise from and after the earliest period allowed by law.
PASSED: 1st reading: 04.06.26
APPROVED: 2nd reading:
3rd reading:
_______________________________
Bridget C. King, Council President
_______________________________
Bill Schneider, Mayor
_______________________________
Liz L. Westbrooks, Clerk of Council
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20777 Lorain Road Bill Schneider
Fairview Park, Ohio 44126 Mayor
MEMORANDUM
TO: Council President King and Members of City Council
ORIGINATED BY: Megan Otter, Assistant Development Director
FROM: Bill Schneider, Mayor
RE: Cuyahoga County - 2026 Special Municipal Grant Application
DATE: April 6, 2026
The Administration of the City of Fairview Park (“City”) requests the passage of the following
Resolution as an emergency with the first reading on April 6, 2026, and second and final reading
on April 20, 2026, with emergency enactment:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO
CUYAHOGA COUNTY FOR THE 2026 SPECIAL MUNICIPAL GRANT PROGRAM AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT ANY AWARDED GRANT FUNDS AND FILE
ALL DOCUMENTS AND EXECUTE ALL AGREEMENTS NECESSARY TO RECEIVE ANY
AWARDED GRANT FUNDS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
The Administration respectfully requests passage of the resolution as an emergency to allow for
the submission of authorizing legislation for the Cuyahoga County 2026 Special Municipal Grant
Program by the deadline of Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
Funds from the Program are restricted to areas within the City designated as Improvement Target
Areas or Low- and Moderate-Income areas, or for projects that benefit a Limited Clientele
population.
The Administration will also be conducting a public meeting for the Special Municipal Grant
Program on Monday, April 13, 2026, at 6:30 pm before the Council meeting to describe the project
proposed and obtain public participation, which is a requirement of the application.
cc: Bryan Hitch, Director of Service
A. Steven Dever, Law Director
Jennifer Pae, Finance Director/HR Manager
Liz Westbrooks, Clerk of Council
440-333-2200 (City Hall) www.fairviewparkohio.gov