Clark Anthony DeVitis

The Core recreation center finances

Revenue growth is a focus; charter-member discount of $25 runs through end of November.

2026 Bond Issuances for Streets and Refunding

Total modified appropriations of $3,767,538.01; most is a book transaction for the bond refunding.

Charter amendments headed to the ballot

The parks income tax allocation change could shift how park tax dollars are spent.

RITA Income Tax Collection Contract

Affects how the city's municipal income tax revenue is collected and enforced; cost terms not disclosed.

Service Department equipment surplus and replacement (Resolution 2026-R52)

The new machine costs about $324,672 after a $50,000 trade-in, funded by reshuffling existing budget dollars — which could trim 2027 paving money by roughly $63,000 in give-backs.

Utility permit fee schedule update

Raises permit revenue from utilities like gas, water and fiber companies that previously paid as little as $40 per mile-long permit.

Employee service awards amendment (Ordinance 2026-26)

Cost stays roughly the same year over year — the change is about flexibility, not savings.

Charter review of parks board role and funding

The 60/40 split could shape how park funding is divided going forward, subject to a council vote and then the ballot.

Outsourcing income tax collection to RITA

Estimated $300,000–$350,000 in annual savings, offset by a one-time ~$2.5 million cash-flow timing dip in 2027.

Restroom and pavilion capital projects

Concrete estimates came back high enough that the city is re-bidding to keep the pavilion project on track for this year; in-house work on the Creekbend restroom saved money.

Auditor of State Award with Distinction

The audit work cost $19,350 total — $4,350 over contract — but is credited with tightening the COG's financial practices.

Non-bargaining employee salary adjustments

$113,100 from the budget, no new money needed.

Summit County property tax reappraisal

Property values changed for some homeowners; actual 2027 tax amounts not yet set.

Tax levies and inside millage certification

No change — Green's inside millage remains 2.4 mills.

Shared bus garage lease with Green schools

$1 consideration each; city covers janitorial service for shared public restrooms and its building utilities.

7% parks income tax set-aside change

Locks in how the 7% parks slice of income tax revenue can be spent — up to 40% can now cover operating costs that previously came out of the general fund.

NOPEC Early Access Grant Funds

Adds $20,000 in grant funds; no local match mentioned.

Dunkin' Donuts TIRZ Exemption on Arlington Road

Defers property tax on $1.5 million of improvements for 30 years, redirected to Arlington Road improvements.

Public records commission compliance

LEEDS computer replacement costs

About $4,000, billed to New Franklin through a future quarterly invoice.