Finance — Charleston, WV
Date: 2026-04-20
Time: 18:30

CITY OF CHARLESTON
 West Virginia
 Council Member – 12th WARD
Joseph Jenkins Finance Committee, Chair
839 Gordon Drive Parking Committee, Chair
Charleston, West Virginia 25303 Ordinance and Rules Committee
304-575-9202
joseph.jenkins@cityofcharleston.org



 AGENDA
 FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
 Monday, April 20, 2026
 6:30 PM
 AV ROOM #308, CITY HALL, CHARLESTON, WV
 AVAILIABLE TO VIEW VIA LIVESTREAM AT https://charlestonwv.civicclerk.com/web/home.aspx

 I. DISCUSSION:

 a. Approval of Previous Minutes 4-6-2026

 II. RESOLUTIONS:

 a. Resolution No. 26-043 – Authorizing the Mayor or City Manager to enter into a 1-year
 contract renewal with Stryker Medical for maintenance on Charleston Fire Department’s
 Stryker paramedic equipment.

 b. Resolution No. 26-044 - Authorizing the Mayor or City Manager to purchase a 2026 Police
 Pursuit Rated sport utility vehicle from Wild Rose Chevrolet for Charleston Fire Department.

 c. Resolution No. 26-045 - Authorizing the Mayor or City Manager to enter into a contract with
 Beavers Marine Store for the renovation and replacement of the decking on the Haddad
 Riverfront Park floating dock.

 d. Resolution No. 26-046 - Authorizing settlement of a pending claim against the City by
 Christopher Walters, with associated claim number WV1542026028193, as recommended
 by the City Solicitor.

 e. Resolution No. 26-047 - Authorizing the Mayor or City Manager to enter into a contract with
 Swope Construction Co. for the selective interior demolition of the Charleston Public Safety
 Center at One Piedmont Road.

 f. Resolution No. 26-048 - Authorizing the Mayor or City Manager to purchase a total of 12
 sets of turnout gear for the Charleston Fire Department from Witmer Public Safety.

 III. BILLS:


 City Council | 501 Virginia Street, East | Post Office Box 2749 | Charleston, West Virginia 25330
 www.charlestonwv.gov | 304.348.8179 | 304.348.8038 fax
 a. Bill No. 8075 - A Bill and Order relating to the laying of levies on real, personal and public
 utility property within the City of Charleston, including excess levies previously provided for
 in the Official Municipal Budget Document for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026.

IV. THE AGENDA WAS AMENDED ON 4-16-2026



 *Meetings may be recorded and broadcast via internet https://charlestonwv.civicclerk.com




 City Council | 501 Virginia Street, East | Post Office Box 2749 | Charleston, West Virginia 25330
 www.charlestonwv.gov | 304.348.8179 | 304.348.8038 fax

CITY OF CHARLESTON
 West Virginia
 Council Member – 12th WARD
Joseph Jenkins Finance Committee, Chair
839 Gordon Drive Parking Committee, Chair
Charleston, West Virginia 25303 Ordinance and Rules Committee
304-575-9202
joseph.jenkins@cityofcharleston.org



 AGENDA
 FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
 Monday, April 20, 2026
 6:30 PM
 AV ROOM #308, CITY HALL, CHARLESTON, WV
 AVAILIABLE TO VIEW VIA LIVESTREAM AT https://charlestonwv.civicclerk.com/web/home.aspx

 I. DISCUSSION:

 a. Approval of Previous Minutes 4-6-2026

 II. RESOLUTIONS:

 a. Resolution No. 26-043 – Authorizing the Mayor or City Manager to enter into a 1-year
 contract renewal with Stryker Medical for maintenance on Charleston Fire Department’s
 Stryker paramedic equipment.

 b. Resolution No. 26-044 - Authorizing the Mayor or City Manager to purchase a 2026 Police
 Pursuit Rated sport utility vehicle from Wild Rose Chevrolet for Charleston Fire Department.

 c. Resolution No. 26-045 - Authorizing the Mayor or City Manager to enter into a contract with
 Beavers Marine Store for the renovation and replacement of the decking on the Haddad
 Riverfront Park floating dock.

 d. Resolution No. 26-046 - Authorizing settlement of a pending claim against the City by
 Christopher Walters, with associated claim number WV1542026028193, as recommended
 by the City Solicitor.

 e. Resolution No. 26-047 - Authorizing the Mayor or City Manager to enter into a contract with
 Swope Construction Co. for the selective interior demolition of the Charleston Public Safety
 Center at One Piedmont Road.

 f. Resolution No. 26-048 - Authorizing the Mayor or City Manager to purchase a total of 12
 sets of turnout gear for the Charleston Fire Department from Witmer Public Safety.

 III. BILLS:


 City Council | 501 Virginia Street, East | Post Office Box 2749 | Charleston, West Virginia 25330
 www.charlestonwv.gov | 304.348.8179 | 304.348.8038 fax

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 a. Bill No. 8075 - A Bill and Order relating to the laying of levies on real, personal and public
 utility property within the City of Charleston, including excess levies previously provided for
 in the Official Municipal Budget Document for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026.

IV. THE AGENDA WAS AMENDED ON 4-16-2026



 *Meetings may be recorded and broadcast via internet https://charlestonwv.civicclerk.com




 City Council | 501 Virginia Street, East | Post Office Box 2749 | Charleston, West Virginia 25330
 www.charlestonwv.gov | 304.348.8179 | 304.348.8038 fax

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 MINUTES
 FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
 6:30 P.M., APRIL 6, 2026
 AV ROOM #308, CITY HALL


Joseph Jenkins, Chair, called the meeting of the Charleston City Council Committee on Finance to
order at 6:30 p.m., April 6, 2026.

A silent roll was taken by the Clerk and a quorum was established. The following committee
members were present:

Joseph Jenkins, Chair
Brent Burton, Vice Chair
Becky Ceperley
Larry Moore
Chad Robinson
Shawn Taylor

Absent:
Mary Beth Hoover

Other Councilmembers present:
Jennifer Pharr
Chelsea Steelhammer
Frank Annie
Beth Kerns
Harper Gardner
Bobby Haas
Emmett Pepper




 I. DISCUSSION:

 a. Approval of Previous Minutes - Councilmember Burton asked for unanimous consent
to dispense with the reading of the minutes for the March 16, 2026 meeting and that they be
approved as distributed. There were no objections, and the minutes were approved.


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 II. RESOLUTIONS:

 a. Resolution No. 26-038 – Authorizing the Mayor or City Manager to purchase one new
 2026 Chevy Express 2500 Cargo Van for the Charleston Police Department from Mid-
 State Auto in the amount of $38,747.00 pursuant to a competitively bid statewide
 contract.

 Be it Resolved by the Council of the City of Charleston, West Virginia:

 That the Mayor or City Manager is authorized to purchase one new 2026 Chevy Express
 2500 Cargo Van for the Charleston Police Department from Mid-State Auto in the
 amount of $38,747.00 pursuant to a competitively bid statewide contract.


City Manager Ben Mishoe added that purchase is budgeted for in the next fiscal year so that the
City can take bids for the upfitting of this and the previously approved van at the same time.
The purchase for the van will happen at the beginning of the next fiscal year.

Councilmember Burton moved to approve the Resolution. With members present recorded
thereon as voting unanimously in the affirmative, Chairperson Jenkins declared Resolution No.
26-038 approved.




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 b. Resolution No. 26-039 – Authorizing the Mayor or City Manager to enter into a three-
 year contract extension with Motorola Solutions in an amount not to exceed
 $383,040.00 over the three-year period for the continued provision of 180 body-worn
 cameras for the Charleston Police Department.

 Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Council of the City of Charleston, West Virginia:

 That the Mayor or City Manager is authorized to enter into a three-year contract
 extension with Motorola Solutions in an amount not to exceed $383,040.00 over a
 three-year period for the continued provision of 180 body-worn cameras for the
 Charleston Police Department, where the annual cost will remain unchanged from the
 current contract, and where the three-year total cost will be reduced, in part, by a
 $202,458.63 early renewal discount. The contracted services include redaction,
 transcription, and unlimited cloud data storage; the equipment and software included in
 the service contract will maintain compatibility with existing CPD technology systems
 and equipment and will be replaced every three years. The start date of this contract
 will begin in 2028.


Mishoe added that the vendor currently provides the body-worn cameras. The extension of the
contract will allow the City to pay the same price for a longer time.

Councilmember Burton moved to approve the Resolution. With members present recorded
thereon as voting unanimously in the affirmative, Chairperson Jenkins declared Resolution No.
26-039 approved.




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 c. Resolution No. 26-040 – Authorizing the Mayor or City Manager to purchase a total of
 two (2) 2027 International HV607 dump trucks for the Charleston Street Department
 from Worldwide Equipment of WV Inc. in the amount of $183,757.00 per unit, for a
 total price of $367,514.00, to replace vehicles in the regular rotation schedule, where
 the price was determined pursuant to a competitively sourced contract; and

 Whereas, the dump trucks are budgeted for the next fiscal year, but are being ordered
 in advance due to anticipated manufacturer price increase of approximately $15,000 per
 unit; and

 Whereas, payment and delivery of the vehicles will not expected to occur until after the
 new fiscal year commences.

 Be it Resolved by the Council of the City of Charleston, West Virginia:

 That the Mayor or City Manager is authorized to purchase a total of two (2) 2027
 International HV607 dump trucks for the Charleston Street Department from Worldwide
 Equipment of WV Inc. in the amount of $183,757.00 per unit, for a total price of
 $367,514.00, to replace vehicles in the regular rotation schedule, where the price was
 determined pursuant to a competitively sourced contract.


Mishoe added that the trucks are budgeted for in the next fiscal year. The price is expected to
increase significantly by then, so the resolution will allow the current price to be locked.

Councilmember Ceperley confirmed with Mishoe that the missing documentation will be
provided to the Committee when it is confirmed.

Councilmember Burton moved to approve the Resolution. With members present recorded
thereon as voting unanimously in the affirmative, Chairperson Jenkins declared Resolution No.
26-040 approved.




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 d. Resolution No. 26-041 – Authorizing approval of Amendment No. 7 of the FY 2025-2026
 General Fund Budget as indicated on the attached list of accounts.

 Be it Resolved by the Council of the City of Charleston, West Virginia:

 That Amendment No. 7 of the FY 2025-2026 General Fund Budget as indicated on the
 attached list of accounts is approved.


Finance Director Andy Wood added that resolution is for the final budget amendment related
to the fund balance that was rolled over from the prior fiscal year. It includes taxes on some
property acquired, funding for the Summer Youth Jobs Program, continuation of the Charleston
Urban Works position for Kanawha City, demolition services, paving, etc.

Councilmember Jenkins confirmed that the jail fees occurred when the Municipal Judge
sentenced someone to jail time. Councilmember Taylor agreed.

Councilmember Burton moved to approve the Resolution. With members present recorded
thereon as voting unanimously in the affirmative, Chairperson Jenkins declared Resolution No.
26-041 approved.




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 e. Resolution No. 26-042 – Authorizing the Mayor or City Manager to purchase a total of
 seven (7) trucks and upfitting accessories of various sizes, styles and uses, including
 necessary upfitting, for use by the Street Department, Public Grounds, Parks and Rec,
 and Spring Hill Cemetery, where the total price is $578,791.00 and the price for each
 vehicle was determined by a competitive bid process set forth in the attached bid
 tabulation, and where Mid-State Chevrolet was the low-bidder on five of the vehicles
 and Mid-State Ford was the low-bidder on two, summarized as follows:

 1-Ton Regular Cab 4x4 with Stake Body and Liftgate and other accessories
 Mid State Chevrolet – $57,616.00
 3/4-Ton Crew Cab 4x4 with 8-Foot Utility Body and VMAC Air System and other
 accessories
 Mid State Chevrolet – $153,360.00 (total for two trucks)
 1-Ton Regular Cab 4x4 Dump Truck with Stainless Steel Dump Body and other
 accessories
 Mid State Chevrolet – $71,948.00
 1-Ton Crew Cab 4x4 Dump Truck with Drop Sides and Liftgate and other accessories
 Mid State Chevrolet – $84,310.00
 1-Ton Regular Cab 4x4 with Stainless Steel Dump Body and other accessories
 Mid State Ford – $94,880.00
 1-Ton Regular Cab 4x4 with Stainless Steel Dump Body, Spreader Hydraulics, and E58H
 Plow Jack, and other accessories
 Mid State Ford – $116,677.00

 Be it Resolved by the Council of the City of Charleston, West Virginia:

 That the Mayor or City Manager is authorized to purchase a total of seven (7) trucks and
 upfitting accessories of various sizes, styles, and uses, including necessary upfitting,
 from Mid-State Chevrolet and Mid-State Ford for the total price is $578,791.00 pursuant
 to a competitive bid process.


Mishoe added that the City put this out for a competitive bid as they were not readily available
with a State-wide contract.

Councilmember Burton moved to approve the Resolution. With members present recorded
thereon as voting unanimously in the affirmative, Chairperson Jenkins declared Resolution No.
26-042 approved.




Councilmember Burton motioned to adjourn the meeting.
Meeting adjourned.

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 Resolution No. 26-043

 Introduced in Council: Adopted by Council:

 April 20, 2026

 Introduced by: Referred to:

 Joseph Jenkins Finance


 1 Resolution No. 26-043 – Authorizing the Mayor or City Manager to enter into a one-year
 2 contract renewal with Stryker Medical in the amount of $44,825.61 for maintenance on
 3 Charleston Fire Department’s Stryker paramedic equipment.
 4
 5 Be it Resolved by the Council of the City of Charleston, West Virginia:
 6
 7 That the Mayor or City Manager to enter into a one-year contract renewal with Stryker Medical
 8 in the amount of $44,825.61 for maintenance on Charleston Fire Department’s Stryker
 9 paramedic equipment.
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 Resolution No. 26-044

 Introduced in Council: Adopted by Council:

 April 20, 2026

 Introduced by: Referred to:

 Joseph Jenkins Finance


 1 Resolution No. 26-044 – Authorizing the Mayor or City Manager to purchase a 2026 Police
 2 Pursuit Rated (PPV) sport utility vehicle from Wild Rose Chevrolet, LLC for Charleston Fire
 3 Department (CFD) as its ambulance supervisor/EMS command vehicle, in the amount of
 4 $56,940.00, pursuant to a competitive bid process.
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 6 Be it Resolved by the Council of the City of Charleston, West Virginia:
 7
 8 That the Mayor or City Manager is authorized to purchase a 2026 Police Pursuit Rated (PPV)
 9 sport utility vehicle from Wild Rose Chevrolet, LLC for Charleston Fire Department (CFD), in the
10 amount of $56,940.00, pursuant to a competitive bid process.




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 Wild Rose Chevrolet LLC
 Item Quanity Unit Price
BID AND PROPOSAL FORM (2 OF 3)
[3.1] 2026 Police Pursuit Rated (PPV) sport utility vehicle for Charleston Fire
Department (CFD) as its ambulance supervisor/EMS command vehicle. 1 $56,940.00

 Total $56,940.00
Local Vendor Preference N/A




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 CITY OF CHARLESTON

 RECOMMENDATION TO AWARD

DATE: April 13, 2026

SUBJECT: Recommendation for Award

Solicitation Number: 2026-24 Charleston Fire Department SUV

Wild Rose Chevrolet LLC - $56,940.00

Award Recommendation: Check the appropriate box below.

[☒] Lowest Bid: By signing below, the Department certifies that bids have been properly
evaluated and recommends award to Wild Rose Chevrolet LLC. in the amount of $56,940.00.

[☐] Multiple Award: By signing below, the Department certifies that bids have been properly
evaluated and recommends award to multiple bidders meeting the required specifications. Those
bidders receiving an award are identified as follows: ___________________________________.

[☐] Other Than Lowest Bid: By signing below, the Department certifies that bids have been
properly evaluated and recommends award to Wild Rose Chevrolet LLC in the amount of
__$56,940.00__ as the lowest responsible bidder meeting the required specifications. Award to
the lowest bid was not made due to disqualifications described in more detail below:



Respectfully,


_____________________________________ ___________________________
Signature Date


________________________________________________________
Printed Name and Title




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 Resolution No. 26-045

 Introduced in Council: Adopted by Council:

 April 20, 2026

 Introduced by: Referred to:

 Joseph Jenkins Finance


 1 Resolution No. 26-045 – Authorizing the Mayor or City Manager to enter into a contract with
 2 Beavers Marine Store in the amount of $224,500.00 for the renovation and replacement of the
 3 decking on the Haddad Riverfront Park floating dock, where the price was determined pursuant
 4 to a competitive bid process.
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 6
 7 Be it Resolved by the Council of the City of Charleston, West Virginia:
 8
 9 Authorizing the Mayor or City Manager to enter into a contract with Beavers Marine Store in
10 the amount of $224,500.00 for the renovation and replacement of the decking on the Haddad
11 Riverfront Park floating dock, where the price was determined pursuant to a competitive bid
12 process.




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 Beavers Marine Store Danhill Construction
 Item Quanity Unit Price Unit Price
BID AND PROPOSAL FORM (2 OF 3)
Option 1: Preferred Completion Date (May21, 2026)
 LS $224,500.00 $0.00
Haddad Floating Dock Decking Replacement
Option 2: Mandatory Completion Date (June11, 2026)
 LS $0.00 $408,580.00
Haddad Floating Dock Decking Replacement
 Total $224,500.00 $408,580.00
Local Vendor Preference N/A N/A




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 Resolution No. 26-046

 Introduced in Council: Adopted by Council:

 April 20, 2026

 Introduced by: Referred to:

 Joseph Jenkins Finance Committee


 1 Resolution No. 26-046 - Authorizing settlement of a pending claim against the City by
 2 Christopher Walters, with associated claim number WV1542026028193, related to a vehicle
 3 collision wherein a City driven truck collided with a 2023 Tesla Model Y resulting in the vehicle
 4 being totaled, as recommended by the City Solicitor.
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 6 Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Council of the City of Charleston, West Virginia:
 7
 8 That the City Council hereby authorizes and approves the settlement of a pending claim against
 9 the City by Christopher Walters, with associated claim number WV1542026028193, related to a
10 vehicle collision wherein a City driven truck collided a 2023 Tesla Model Y resulting in the
11 vehicle being totaled in an amount of $32,396.50 to Christopher Walters and an additional
12 amount of up to $6,000.00 to third-parties for appraisal and rental car expenses related to the
13 claim, as recommended by the City Solicitor. The City Council authorizes the City Solicitor and
14 City Manager to take all necessary steps to finalize resolution of the claim.




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 Resolution No. 26-047

 Introduced in Council: Adopted by Council:

 April 20, 2026

 Introduced by: Referred to:

 Joseph Jenkins Finance


 1 Resolution No. 26-047 – Authorizing the Mayor or City Manager to enter into a contract with
 2 Swope Construction Co. in the amount of $674,000.00, for the selective interior demolition of
 3 the Charleston Public Safety Center at One Piedmont Road, where the price was determined
 4 pursuant to a competitive bid process.
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 6 And further authorizing the City Manager to allow for the donation of remaining cubicles and
 7 office furniture within the building to local non-profit entities, where the furniture was
 8 conveyed with the building and City Departments have had access to claim any items they may
 9 need.
10
11 Be it Resolved by the Council of the City of Charleston, West Virginia:
12
13 Authorizing the Mayor or City Manager to enter into a contract with Swope Construction Co. in
14 the amount of $674,000.00, for the selective interior demolition of the Charleston Public Safety
15 Center, where the price was determined pursuant to a competitive bid process, and further
16 authorizing the donation of remaining cubicles and office furniture within the building to local
17 non-profit entities.




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Charleston Public Safety Center - Selective Interior Demolition
Bid Tabulation Form
Bid Opening: April 14, 2026 - 2:00pm




 Bidder Contact Purchasing Protest Addendum Local Certificate of WV Bid Drug Free Base Bid
 Signature Affidavit Acknow- Acknow- Vendor Liability Contractor Bond Workplace Completed Bid
 Form ledgement ledgement Form Insurance License Affidavit Form

Danhill Construction Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y $997,000

Environmental Demolition Group DNB

Persinger + Associates Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y $779,000

Swope Construction Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y $674,000


United Construction Company, Inc. Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y $995,270


West Virginia Demolition, Inc. DNB




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 Resolution No. 26-048

 Introduced in Council: Adopted by Council:

 April 20, 2026

 Introduced by: Referred to:

 Joseph Jenkins Finance


 1 Resolution No. 26-048 – Authorizing the Mayor or City Manager to purchase a total of twelve
 2 sets of turnout gear for the Charleston Fire Department from Witmer Public Safety in an
 3 amount not to exceed $46,608.00, to supply new May 2026 hires, where the price was
 4 determined pursuant to a competitively sourced Sourcewell contract.
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 6 Be it Resolved by the Council of the City of Charleston, West Virginia:
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 8 That the Mayor or City Manager is authorized to purchase a total of twelve sets of turnout gear
 9 for the Charleston Fire Department from Witmer Public Safety in an amount not to exceed
10 $46,608.00, to supply new May 2026 hires, where the price was determined pursuant to a
11 competitively sourced Sourcewell contract.
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 Bill No. 8075

 Introduced in Council: Adopted by Council:

 April 6, 2026

 Introduced by: Referred to:

 Joseph Jenkins Finance Committee


 1 Bill No. 8075: A Bill and Order relating to the laying of levies on real, personal and
 2 public utility property within the City of Charleston, West Virginia, including excess
 3 levies previously provided for in the Official Municipal Budget Document for the fiscal
 4 year beginning the first day of July, two thousand twenty-six.
 5
 6 WHEREAS, each Municipality is required to hold a Statutory meeting of the Council on
 7 the third Tuesday in April each year to make and enter a levy order and rate sheet; and
 8
 9 WHEREAS, written approval of the West Virginia State Tax Commissioner has been
10 received and notice of the Levy Estimate has been duly published as required by law;
11 and
12
13 WHEREAS, the levy rate attached hereto is included in the City of Charleston Municipal
14 Budget for July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, before City Council for approval at a
15 special meeting of Council held on April 21, 2026, now, therefore
16
17 Be it Ordained by the Council of the City of Charleston, West Virginia:
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19 That the City of Charleston, West Virginia does hereby make and enter the levy order
20 and rate sheet attached hereto, incorporated herein, and made a part hereof.




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 MUNICIPALITY OF CHARLESTON
 LEVY ORDER AND RATE SHEET
 2026 - 2027

 The following is a true copy from the record of orders entered by this entity
 on the 21 day of April, 2026.

SIGNATURE:
 Municipal Clerk or Recorder

 Column E
 Certificate of Valuation Levy Taxes
Current Year Assessed Value for Tax Purposes Rate/$100 Levied
Class I
 Personal Property $ 0 12.430 $ 0
 Public Utility 0 0
Total Class I $ 0 $ 0

Class II
 Real Estate $ 1,613,093,100 24.860 $ 4,010,149
 Personal Property 180,594 449
Total Class II $ 1,613,273,694 $ 4,010,598

Class IV
 Real Estate $ 1,099,337,110 49.720 $ 5,465,904
 Personal Property 536,156,833 2,665,772
 Public Utility 337,858,269 1,679,831
Total Class IV $ 1,973,352,212 $ 9,811,507

Total Value & Projected Revenue $ 3,586,625,906 $ 13,822,105

 Less Delinquencies, Exonerations & Uncollectable Taxes 6.00% 829,326

 Less Tax Discounts 1.50% 194,892

 Less Allowance for Tax Increment Financing - see worksheet
 (Subtracted from regular current expense taxes levied only) 0

Total Projected Property Tax Collection 12,797,887

 Less Assessor Valuation Fund 2.00% 255,958
 (Subtracted from regular current expense taxes levied only)

 Net Amount to be Raised by Levy of Property Taxes
 For Budget Purposes $ 12,541,929




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 MUNICIPALITY OF CHARLESTON
 LEVY ORDER AND RATE SHEET SUPPLEMENT
 EXCESS LEVY
 2026 - 2027

 The following is a true copy from the record of orders entered by this entity
 on the 21 day of April, 2026.

SIGNATURE:
 Municipal Clerk or Recorder
 Column E
 Certificate of Valuation Levy Taxes
 Assessed Value for Tax Purposes Rate/$100 Levied
Current Year
Class I
 Personal Property $ 0 5.030 $ 0
 Public Utility 0 0
Total Class I $ 0 $ 0

Class II
 Real Estate $ 1,613,093,100 10.060 $ 1,622,772
 Personal Property 180,594 182
Total Class II $ 1,613,273,694 $ 1,622,954

Class IV
 Real Estate $ 1,099,337,110 20.120 $ 2,211,866
 Personal Property 536,156,833 1,078,748
 Public Utility 337,858,269 679,771
Total Class IV $ 1,973,352,212 $ 3,970,385

Total Value & Projected Rev. $ 3,586,625,906 $ 5,593,339

 Less Delinquencies, Exonerations & Uncollectable Taxes 6.00% . . . 335,600

 Less Tax Discounts 1.50% . . . 78,866

 Net Amount to be Raised by Levy For Budget Purposes: $ 5,178,873




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MINUTES
 FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
 6:30 P.M., APRIL 20, 2026
 AV ROOM #308, CITY HALL


Joseph Jenkins, Chair, called the meeting of the Charleston City Council Committee on Finance to
order at 6:30 p.m., April 6, 2026.

A silent roll was taken by the Clerk and a quorum was established. The following committee
members were present:

Joseph Jenkins, Chair
Brent Burton, Vice Chair
Becky Ceperley
Mary Beth Hoover
Larry Moore
Chad Robinson
Shawn Taylor

Absent:

Other Councilmembers present:
Chelsea Steelhammer
Beth Kerns
Harper Gardner
Emmett Pepper




 I. DISCUSSION:

 a. Approval of Previous Minutes - Councilmember Burton asked for unanimous consent
to dispense with the reading of the minutes for the April 6, 2026 meeting and that they be
approved as distributed. There were no objections, and the minutes were approved.


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 II. RESOLUTIONS:

 a. Resolution No. 26-043 – Authorizing the Mayor or City Manager to enter into a one-year
 contract renewal with Stryker Medical in the amount of $44,825.61 for maintenance on
 Charleston Fire Department’s Stryker paramedic equipment.

 Be it Resolved by the Council of the City of Charleston, West Virginia:

 That the Mayor or City Manager to enter into a one-year contract renewal with Stryker
 Medical in the amount of $44,825.61 for maintenance on Charleston Fire Department’s
 Stryker paramedic equipment.


City Manager Ben Mishoe added that

Councilmember Burton moved to approve the Resolution. With members present recorded
thereon as voting unanimously in the affirmative, Chairperson Jenkins declared Resolution No.
26-043 approved.




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 b. Resolution No. 26-044 – Authorizing the Mayor or City Manager to purchase a 2026
 Police Pursuit Rated (PPV) sport utility vehicle from Wild Rose Chevrolet, LLC for
 Charleston Fire Department (CFD) as its ambulance supervisor/EMS command vehicle,
 in the amount of $56,940.00, pursuant to a competitive bid process.

 Be it Resolved by the Council of the City of Charleston, West Virginia:

 That the Mayor or City Manager is authorized to purchase a 2026 Police Pursuit Rated
 (PPV) sport utility vehicle from Wild Rose Chevrolet, LLC for Charleston Fire Department
 (CFD), in the amount of $56,940.00, pursuant to a competitive bid process.


Mishoe added that

Councilmember Burton moved to approve the Resolution. With members present recorded
thereon as voting unanimously in the affirmative, Chairperson Jenkins declared Resolution No.
26-044 approved.




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 c. Resolution No. 26-045 – Authorizing the Mayor or City Manager to enter into a contract
 with Beavers Marine Store in the amount of $224,500.00 for the renovation and
 replacement of the decking on the Haddad Riverfront Park floating dock, where the
 price was determined pursuant to a competitive bid process.

 Be it Resolved by the Council of the City of Charleston, West Virginia:

 Authorizing the Mayor or City Manager to enter into a contract with Beavers Marine
 Store in the amount of $224,500.00 for the renovation and replacement of the decking
 on the Haddad Riverfront Park floating dock, where the price was determined pursuant
 to a competitive bid process.


Mishoe added that

Councilmember Burton moved to approve the Resolution. With members present recorded
thereon as voting unanimously in the affirmative, Chairperson Jenkins declared Resolution No.
26-045 approved.




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 d. Resolution No. 26-046 – Authorizing settlement of a pending claim against the City by
 Christopher Walters, with associated claim number WV1542026028193, related to a
 vehicle collision wherein a City driven truck collided with a 2023 Tesla Model Y resulting
 in the vehicle being totaled, as recommended by the City Solicitor.

 Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Council of the City of Charleston, West Virginia:

 That the City Council hereby authorizes and approves the settlement of a pending claim
 against the City by Christopher Walters, with associated claim number
 WV1542026028193, related to a vehicle collision wherein a City driven truck collided a
 2023 Tesla Model Y resulting in the vehicle being totaled in an amount of $32,396.50 to
 Christopher Walters and an additional amount of up to $6,000.00 to third-parties for
 appraisal and rental car expenses related to the claim, as recommended by the City
 Solicitor. The City Council authorizes the City Solicitor and City Manager to take all
 necessary steps to finalize resolution of the claim.



Councilmember Burton moved to approve the Resolution. With members present recorded
thereon as voting unanimously in the affirmative, Chairperson Jenkins declared Resolution No.
26-046 approved.




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 e. Resolution No. 26-047 – Authorizing the Mayor or City Manager to enter into a contract
 with Swope Construction Co. in the amount of $674,000.00, for the selective interior
 demolition of the Charleston Public Safety Center at One Piedmont Road, where the
 price was determined pursuant to a competitive bid process.

 And further authorizing the City Manager to allow for the donation of remaining
 cubicles and office furniture within the building to local non-profit entities, where the
 furniture was conveyed with the building and City Departments have had access to
 claim any items they may need.

 Be it Resolved by the Council of the City of Charleston, West Virginia:

 Authorizing the Mayor or City Manager to enter into a contract with Swope
 Construction Co. in the amount of $674,000.00, for the selective interior demolition of
 the Charleston Public Safety Center, where the price was determined pursuant to a
 competitive bid process, and further authorizing the donation of remaining cubicles and
 office furniture within the building to local non-profit entities.


Mishoe added that

Councilmember Burton moved to approve the Resolution. With members present recorded
thereon as voting unanimously in the affirmative, Chairperson Jenkins declared Resolution No.
26-047 approved.




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 f. Resolution No. 26-048 – Authorizing the Mayor or City Manager to purchase a total of
 twelve sets of turnout gear for the Charleston Fire Department from Witmer Public
 Safety in an amount not to exceed $46,608.00, to supply new May 2026 hires, where
 the price was determined pursuant to a competitively sourced Sourcewell contract.

 Be it Resolved by the Council of the City of Charleston, West Virginia:

 That the Mayor or City Manager is authorized to purchase a total of twelve sets of
 turnout gear for the Charleston Fire Department from Witmer Public Safety in an
 amount not to exceed $46,608.00, to supply new May 2026 hires, where the price was
 determined pursuant to a competitively sourced Sourcewell contract.


Mishoe added that

Councilmember Burton moved to approve the Resolution. With members present recorded
thereon as voting unanimously in the affirmative, Chairperson Jenkins declared Resolution No.
26-048 approved.




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 III. BILLS:

 a. Bill No. 8075 – A Bill and Order relating to the laying of levies on real, personal and
 public utility property within the City of Charleston, West Virginia, including excess
 levies previously provided for in the Official Municipal Budget Document for the fiscal
 year beginning the first day of July, two thousand twenty-six.

 WHEREAS, each Municipality is required to hold a Statutory meeting of the Council on
 the third Tuesday in April each year to make and enter a levy order and rate sheet; and

 WHEREAS, written approval of the West Virginia State Tax Commissioner has been
 received and notice of the Levy Estimate has been duly published as required by law;
 and

 WHEREAS, the levy rate attached hereto is included in the City of Charleston Municipal
 Budget for July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, before City Council for approval at a
 special meeting of Council held on April 21, 2026, now, therefore

 Be it Ordained by the Council of the City of Charleston, West Virginia:

 That the City of Charleston, West Virginia does hereby make and enter the levy order
 and rate sheet attached hereto, incorporated herein, and made a part hereof.


City Manager Ben Mishoe added that

Councilmember Burton moved to approve the Resolution. With members present recorded
thereon as voting unanimously in the affirmative, Chairperson Jenkins declared Bill No. 8075
approved.




Councilmember Burton motioned to adjourn the meeting.
Meeting adjourned.

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