Solon City Council on Sept. 15 approved an ordinance authorizing the mayor to enter a naming and presenting-sponsorship agreement with Swagelok Company for naming rights to the Solon Community Park stage, and later approved an interfund advance of $2.5 million from the general fund to the community park improvement fund to support park work.

The naming-rights ordinance (Ordinance No. 2025180 and related agenda language) authorizes a naming and presenting-sponsorship rights agreement “per the naming rights procedure policy,” giving Swagelok Company the naming rights to the community park stage and presenting-sponsorship rights for certain city events. During administration comments the mayor noted Swagelok’s local history and said the company had stepped forward with a major gift; the mayor described the contribution as “donating a million dollars, for that stage.”

Separately, the council approved Ordinance No. 2025188 authorizing an interfund advance on Sept. 15 in the amount of $2,500,000 from the general fund to the community park improvement fund and declared it an emergency to allow timely cash flow for park projects. The interfund advance was described on the agenda as supporting community park improvements.

Councilmembers and administration members referenced broader park improvements during the meeting, including acceptance of change orders, installation of facilities and phase work for the Solon Community Park. One ordinance accepted a quote for phase 2 theater sound renovation at the Solon Center for the Arts; other items on the consent agenda approved construction adjustments, equipment purchases and contracts tied to park and community facilities.

The ordinances were considered on the consent agenda and passed on roll call as part of the consent motion; the interfund advance was also approved on an emergency basis. Details of the naming agreement — such as the duration of naming rights, exact financial terms beyond the mayor’s remark, and any maintenance or reporting conditions — were not read into the record at length during the meeting. The mayor and council expressed appreciation for the private partnership and said the funding will help deliver park amenities and events to residents.