Forest Park council approves $214,935.57 plow truck purchase, 5–0

The Forest Park City Council unanimously approved Resolution No. 18-2026 on May 4 authorizing the city manager to purchase a plow truck and related equipment from Rush Truck Centers through the Ohio Department of Transportation cooperative purchasing program for a cost not to exceed $214,935.57. The purchase will be paid from the Public Works Division's 2026 capital fund.

Second Vice Mayor Sylvester, who moved adoption, said the replacement is necessary because the current truck has experienced repeated maintenance issues and rust. "This truck will replace the one that has many recent maintenance issues in major areas where the truck is rusted," Sylvester said, noting the item was included in the 2026 budget.

The resolution waives formal bidding requirements under state purchasing rules and directs the city manager to contract for the truck and equipment at or below the state term schedule price. The council approved the motion by a 5–0 voice vote.

The action authorizes procurement up to the stated not-to-exceed amount and finds that all formal actions were taken in open meeting in compliance with Section 121.22 of the Ohio Revised Code as recited in the resolution.