City Council — Charleston, WV
Date: 2026-04-20
Time: 19:00

CHARLESTON CITY COUNCIL
 Regular Meeting
 April 20, 2026
 at 7:00 PM




 THIS MEETING WILL TAKE PLACE IN PERSON AND CAN BE VIEWED LIVE VIA
 https://charlestonwv.civicclerk.com/web/home.aspx

 Council Chambers, Third Floor
 City Hall, 501 Virginia St. E.
 Charleston, WV


 AGENDA


CALL TO ORDER BY THE MAYOR

INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

PUBLIC SPEAKERS AND CLAIMS

 1. INTERESTED PUBLIC SPEAKERS MUST REGISTER AT THE CLERK’S HALLWAY TABLE IN PERSON
 NO EARLIER THAN 15 MINUTES BEFORE THE MEETING STARTS. FIVE (5) SPEAKERS WILL BE
 PERMITTED (RULE NO. 22 (B)).

 2. Claims 4-20-2026

PROCLAMATIONS

 1. Proclamations 4-20-2026

COMMUNICATIONS

 1. Communications 4-20-2026

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

FINANCE

 1. 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.

 2. Resolution No. 26-044 - Authorizing the Mayor or City Manager to purchase a 2026 Police

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 Pursuit Rated sport utility vehicle from Wild Rose Chevrolet for Charleston Fire Department.

 3. 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.

 4. 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.

 5. 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.

 6. 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.

REPORTS OF OFFICERS

 1. 4-20-2026

NEW BILLS

 1. 4-20-2026

UNFINISHED BUSINESS AND/OR MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

REMARKS BY MEMBERS

ROLL CALL

ADJOURNMENT

THE NEXT SPECIAL MEETING OF COUNCIL WILL BE APRIL 21, 2026 AT 5:30 PM.

THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL WILL BE MAY 4, 2026 AT 7:00 PM.

THE AGENDA WAS AMENDED ON 4-16-2026



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




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CHARLESTON CITY COUNCIL
 Regular Meeting
 April 20, 2026
 at 7:00 PM




 THIS MEETING WILL TAKE PLACE IN PERSON AND CAN BE VIEWED LIVE VIA
 https://charlestonwv.civicclerk.com/web/home.aspx

 Council Chambers, Third Floor
 City Hall, 501 Virginia St. E.
 Charleston, WV


 AGENDA


CALL TO ORDER BY THE MAYOR

INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

PUBLIC SPEAKERS AND CLAIMS

 1. INTERESTED PUBLIC SPEAKERS MUST REGISTER AT THE CLERK’S HALLWAY TABLE IN PERSON
 NO EARLIER THAN 15 MINUTES BEFORE THE MEETING STARTS. FIVE (5) SPEAKERS WILL BE
 PERMITTED (RULE NO. 22 (B)).

 2. Claims 4-20-2026

PROCLAMATIONS

 1. Proclamations 4-20-2026

COMMUNICATIONS

 1. Communications 4-20-2026

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

FINANCE

 1. 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.

 2. Resolution No. 26-044 - Authorizing the Mayor or City Manager to purchase a 2026 Police

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 Pursuit Rated sport utility vehicle from Wild Rose Chevrolet for Charleston Fire Department.

 3. 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.

 4. 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.

 5. 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.

 6. 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.

REPORTS OF OFFICERS

 1. 4-20-2026

NEW BILLS

 1. 4-20-2026

UNFINISHED BUSINESS AND/OR MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

REMARKS BY MEMBERS

ROLL CALL

ADJOURNMENT

THE NEXT SPECIAL MEETING OF COUNCIL WILL BE APRIL 21, 2026 AT 5:30 PM.

THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL WILL BE MAY 4, 2026 AT 7:00 PM.

THE AGENDA WAS AMENDED ON 4-16-2026



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




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