Wadsworth public meetings in 2024

City Council & Committees

City Council is reviewing legislation to authorize a new City Hall parking lot and set appropriations for the 2025 fiscal year. The body is also considering a supplemental appropriation for the electric fund and updates to council member compensation.

• Ordinance 24-183: Authorization to design and construct a new City Hall parking lot not to exceed $550,000.00
• Ordinance 24-182: Supplemental appropriation of $530,000.00 in the 608 Electric Fund
• Amended Ordinance 24-181: Appropriations for city expenses for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025
• Ordinance 24-180: Authorization of up to $38,730.00 for refreshments or meals at various 2025 events
• Ordinance 24-175: Proposed increase in compensation for Council President, Council members, and Clerk of City Council starting in 2026

Wadsworth City Council adopted the 2025 appropriations ordinance and approved a new City Hall parking lot design and construction contract. Council also approved several supplemental appropriations and transfers, including $1.78 million in the general fund, and amended the compensation schedule for council members and the clerk. All votes were unanimous.

• Adopted Amended Ordinance 24-181, 2025 appropriations (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 24-183, City Hall parking lot design/construction (unanimous)
• Approved $1.78M supplemental appropriation, general fund (unanimous)
• Approved $1.88M in fund transfers (unanimous)
• Approved $170,568 contract with Centennial Title Agency (unanimous)
• Amended and adopted Ordinance 24-175, council compensation increase (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 24-16, Medina County advance payments (unanimous)
• Approved $530,000 supplemental appropriation, electric fund (unanimous)

City Council & Committees

Wadsworth City Council holds a special meeting for the second reading of Ordinance No. 24-181, which appropriates funds for current expenses and other expenditures for fiscal year 2025, establishes a new system of funds and accounts, and declares an emergency for immediate effect. Council will discuss and potentially adopt the ordinance covering all city funds including the General Fund, utility funds, capital improvements, and more.

• General Fund appropriation of $24,918,896 for operating expenses
• Electric Fund appropriation of $39,940,472 (largest single fund)
• Water Fund appropriation of $18,253,125 and Sanitary Sewer Fund $16,491,091
• General Capital Improvements Fund set at $12,874,739
• Ordinance includes an emergency clause for immediate effectiveness upon certification

Council amended and advanced the 2025 appropriations ordinance to third reading, removing City Hall parking lot and tanker truck funds. A separate ordinance to design and construct a new City Hall parking lot was advanced to second reading. The ordinance to purchase a new fire truck was tabled pending further discussion.

• Amended Ordinance 24-181 (2025 appropriations) to reflect Dec. 10 discussions (majority vote, Parish opposed)
• Advanced amended Ordinance 24-181 to third reading (majority vote, Parish opposed)
• Advanced Ordinance 24-183 (City Hall parking lot design/construction) to second reading (unanimous)
• Tabled Ordinance 24-184 (fire truck purchase) (majority vote, Hanlon opposed)

City Council & Committees

City Council is reviewing appropriations for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, and an agreement with Medina County for building department services. The body is also considering changes to tax exemption thresholds for the Community Reinvestment Area Program and compensation increases for council members.

• Ordinance 24-181: Appropriations for 2025, including $39,940,472 for Electric and $18,253,125 for Water
• Ordinance 24-178: Agreement with Medina County for residential, nonresidential, and commercial building inspections and permits
• Ordinance 24-179: Amendment to Ordinance 98-48 regarding tax exemption thresholds and revenue sharing with Wadsworth City Schools
• Ordinance 24-175: Compensation increase for Council President, Council members, and Clerk of Council starting in 2026
• Ordinance 24-180: Authorization of expenditures for refreshments or meals at events

Wadsworth City Council adopted two ordinances: one authorizing an agreement with Medina County for building department services, and another raising the tax exemption threshold for the Community Reinvestment Area program. The council also reconsidered and advanced the 2025 budget ordinance to second reading after initially removing it from the agenda.

• Adopted Ordinance 24-178 authorizing county building department services agreement (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 24-179 increasing CRA tax exemption threshold (6-0)
• Reconsidered and advanced Ordinance 24-181 (2025 budget) to second reading (5-2)
• Advanced Resolution 24-16 for advance payments from Medina County to second reading (unanimous)
• Advanced Ordinance 24-182 supplemental electric fund appropriation to second reading (unanimous)
• Advanced Ordinance 24-180 refreshments/meals expenditures to third reading (unanimous)
• Advanced Ordinance 24-175 council compensation increase to fourth reading (unanimous)

City Council & Committees

City Council is reviewing several ordinances regarding personnel compensation and financial allocations. The meeting includes a second reading of a proposal to increase pay for the Council President, Council members, and the Clerk of Council starting in 2026.

• Ordinance 24-175: Proposed pay increases for Council President, Council members, and Clerk of Council starting in 2026
• Ordinance 24-158: Allocation of $3,779,416.00 in income tax receipts for fiscal year 2024
• Ordinance 24-160: Supplemental appropriation of $5,800.00 in the 110 General Fund
• Ordinance 24-164: Contract with Structure Personnel Inc. for seasonal hydrant flushing and yard waste collection
• Ordinance 24-172: Establishment of impact fees for Chapter 158 of the Codified Ordinances

City Council & Committees

The City Council is holding second readings and votes on multiple ordinances, including establishing impact fees (Chapter 158) and amending various code sections. Other items include allocating $3,779,416 in income tax receipts, supplemental appropriations, employee recognition gift cards, leasing temporary workers, and adjusting compensation for volunteer fire/EMS, court clerk, probation staff, assistant law director, and general city officers.

• Ordinance 24-172 establishing impact fees for new development
• Ordinance 24-158 allocating $3,779,416 in income tax receipts
• Ordinance 24-164 contracting with Structure Personnel Inc. for seasonal workers
• Ordinance 24-165 changing compensation for volunteer fire and EMS
• Ordinance 24-166 increasing compensation for Clerk of Municipal Court and Chief Probation Officer

City Council & Committees

City Council is reviewing ordinances to adjust water and sewer service rates. The proposed water rate changes are intended to comply with EPA requirements.

• Ordinance 24-145: Proposed water rate increases effective 12/1/2024 (e.g., residential inside city limits commodity rate for below 2,000 gallons increasing from .00260 to .00359)
• Ordinance 24-146: Proposed increase to sewer rates
• Ordinance 24-096: Proposed amendments to multiple sections of the codified ordinances to delete obsolete language
• Ordinance 24-097: Proposed establishment of fees for multiple sections of the codified ordinances

City Council & Committees

This meeting includes second readings of ordinances to raise water and sewer rates effective Dec 1, 2024, plus public hearings on updating riparian zone setbacks and other code sections. Council will also consider a tax levy certification, sale of surplus property by auction, a sidewalk repair program, and a $75,000 supplemental appropriation for the electric fund.

• Second reading of Ordinance 24-145 to increase water service rates with new schedule (e.g., inside city: $10.35/month capacity charge for 5/8" meter, commodity up to $0.01035/gallon above 10,001 gallons)
• Second reading of Ordinance 24-146 to increase sewer rates (new $14.00 monthly customer charge, $4.20/1,000 gallons commodity, capacity charges up to $273.50 for 8" meter)
• Public hearing on Ordinance 24-090 to amend Chapter 154 zoning code (riparian zone setbacks)
• Public hearing on Ordinance 24-096 and 24-097 to amend multiple code sections and establish fees (obsolete language removal)
• Third reading of Resolution 24-09 declaring necessity of sidewalk repairs and requiring abutting property owners to construct/repair

City Council & Committees

This meeting includes second readings of resolutions for surplus property auction and sidewalk repairs, ordinances for bond issuance for sidewalk special assessments, right-of-way vacation on College Street, supplemental budget for electric fund, and multiple zoning code amendments (including fees and riparian setbacks). Also a proposed amendment to Council Rule 23 regarding annexation guidelines will be considered. Several items have public hearings set for October 15.

• Proposed amendment to Council Rule 23 to formalize annexation review procedures
• Resolution 24-09 declaring necessity for sidewalk repairs and requiring property owner compliance
• Ordinance 24-105 authorizing bond issuance for 2022-2023 sidewalk program special assessments
• Ordinance 24-093 supplemental appropriation of $75,000 for the electric fund
• Resolution 24-08 authorizing sale of 21 vehicles and miscellaneous equipment via internet auction (police, parks, sanitation, streets, etc.)

City Council & Committees

City Council is reviewing a supplemental appropriation for the electric fund and a right-of-way change for the Salvation Army. The body is also considering updates to the city's zoning code regarding riparian zone setbacks and various permit fee structures.

• Ordinance 24-093: Supplemental appropriation of $75,000.00 in the 608 Electric Fund
• Ordinance 24-099: Accepting and vacating right-of-way on College Street and Westgate Avenue for Salvation Army lot consolidation
• Ordinance 24-090: Updates to Chapter 154 Zoning Code regarding Riparian Zone Setbacks
• Ordinance 24-097: Establishment of fees for various codified ordinances
• Ordinance 24-096: Amendments to multiple codified ordinances including sewer and demolition permits

Wadsworth City Council adopted three emergency ordinances: purchasing a 2024 snow and ice control truck from Henderson Products, making a $218,724.55 supplemental appropriation for capital improvements, and amending a prior ordinance to $101,712.00. Several other resolutions and ordinances were advanced to later readings, including sidewalk repair declarations and zoning code updates. No public comments were made.

• Adopted Ordinance 24-103 to purchase 2024 snow & ice control truck from Henderson Products (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 24-104 supplemental appropriation of $218,724.55 for capital improvements (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 24-106 to amend Ordinance 24-102 amount to $101,712.00 (6-0)
• Advanced Resolution 24-08 (internet auction of personal property) to second reading (unanimous)
• Advanced Resolution 24-09 (sidewalk repair necessity) to second reading (unanimous)
• Advanced Ordinance 24-105 (special assessment bond for sidewalk program) to second reading (unanimous)
• Advanced Ordinance 24-099 (College Street right-of-way) to third reading (majority, Stugmyer abstained)
• Advanced Ordinance 24-093 (electric fund appropriation) to fourth reading (majority, Parish nay)

City Council & Committees

This special meeting considers two emergency ordinances. The first (first reading) authorizes the Director of Public Service to contract without bidding for pipe installation and road resurfacing on the E. Boyer water main. The second (second reading) appropriates $97,461.30 from the Water Fund for expenses other than personal services. Both are declared emergencies due to operational necessity.

• First reading of Ordinance 24-102: emergency contract for E. Boyer water main pipe installation and road resurfacing, bypassing formal bidding
• Second reading of Ordinance 24-101: supplemental appropriation of $97,461.30 in the Water Fund for fiscal year 2024

City Council & Committees

Wadsworth City Council will hold third reading of an ordinance updating riparian zone setback regulations in the zoning code, and second readings on a $75,000 supplemental appropriation for the electric fund and on code amendments deleting obsolete language and establishing new fees for various permits.

• Ordinance 24-090 (3rd reading) amends zoning code sections 154.510-154.518 to update riparian zone setback requirements, declared an emergency
• Ordinance 24-093 (2nd reading) appropriates $75,000 from the 608 Electric Fund for non-personnel expenses
• Ordinance 24-096 (2nd reading) amends 12 sections and deletes obsolete language in city code, covering sewer, excavation, demolition, electrical, and zoning regulations
• Ordinance 24-097 (2nd reading) establishes fees for permits related to the code sections amended in 24-096, declared an emergency
• Visit from Ron Samic for an American Legion report

The council adopted Ordinance 24-100, amending the title of Ordinance 24-094 to reflect language requested by ODOT, with a unanimous vote. Several other ordinances were advanced to second, third, or fourth readings, including a $97,461.30 water fund appropriation and zoning code updates. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted Ordinance 24-100 amending title of Ordinance 24-094 (7-0)
• Advanced Ordinance 24-099 (right-of-way on College St/Westgate Ave) to second reading (majority, Stugmyer abstained)
• Advanced Ordinance 24-101 ($97,461.30 water fund appropriation) to second reading (unanimous)
• Advanced Ordinance 24-093 ($75,000 electric fund appropriation) to third reading (unanimous)
• Advanced Ordinance 24-096 (codified ordinance amendments) to third reading (unanimous)
• Advanced Ordinance 24-097 (fee establishment) to third reading (unanimous)
• Advanced Ordinance 24-090 (riparian zone setbacks) to fourth reading (unanimous)

City Council & Committees

The Wadsworth City Council will hold the second reading of Ordinance 24-090, which amends the zoning code's riparian zone setback regulations. The ordinance updates definitions, establishes new setback widths for major and minor watercourses, and declares an emergency. This is the only substantive legislative item on an otherwise procedural agenda.

• Ordinance 24-090 (2nd reading) to amend riparian zone setback sections of the zoning code
• New setback widths: 50 ft each side for major watercourses, 10 ft for minor watercourses
• Sponsored by Council Member Jon Yurchiak and previously discussed at Committee of the Whole/Finance on Aug 6, 2024
• Includes declaration of emergency for immediate effect if passed

Wadsworth City Council approved two emergency ordinances: one consenting to ODOT pavement repairs including partial interchange lighting at I-76 and State Route 261, and another authorizing the Interim Public Service Director to apply for OPWC grants/loans for the 2025 resurfacing project. A supplemental appropriation of $75,000 for the Electric Fund was not suspended from the three-reading rule and was advanced to second reading. Other ordinances were advanced to second or third reading, and a $8,500 General Fund appropriation was adopted.

• Adopted Ordinance 24-094 consenting to ODOT pavement repairs and interchange lighting (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 24-095 authorizing OPWC grant/loan application for 2025 resurfacing (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 24-098 supplemental appropriation of $8,500 to General Fund (7-0)
• Failed to suspend three-reading rule on Ordinance 24-093 ($75,000 Electric Fund appropriation) (5-2)
• Advanced Ordinance 24-093 to second reading (unanimous)
• Advanced Ordinance 24-096 (code amendments) to second reading (unanimous)
• Advanced Ordinance 24-097 (fee establishment) to second reading (unanimous)
• Advanced Ordinance 24-090 (riparian zone setbacks) to third reading (unanimous)

City Council & Committees

City Council will hold a regular meeting with routine items and consider four pieces of legislation on first reading: a resolution adopting the 2025 tax budget, an ordinance updating riparian zone setbacks in the zoning code, an ordinance authorizing health insurance through Ohio Government Benefits Cooperative, and an ordinance authorizing a contract with the International Association of Fire Fighters for firefighter/paramedic/inspectors. All four are declared emergencies. The agenda also includes a letter from the Ohio Division of Liquor Control.

• Resolution 24-07: Adopt 2025 tax budget for submission to Medina County Auditor (emergency)
• Ordinance 24-090: Amend zoning code sections on riparian zone setbacks (emergency)
• Ordinance 24-091: Authorize health insurance agreements with Ohio Government Benefits Cooperative (emergency)
• Ordinance 24-092: Authorize contract with International Association of Fire Fighters for full-time firefighter/paramedics/inspectors (emergency)
• Correspondence from Ohio Division of Liquor Control

Wadsworth City Council adopted the 2025 tax budget (Resolution 24-07) and approved ordinances authorizing a health insurance agreement with Ohio Government Benefits Cooperative (24-091) and a contract with the International Association of Fire Fighters for firefighter/paramedics/inspectors (24-092), all by unanimous votes. An ordinance updating riparian zone setback zoning language (24-090) was advanced to second reading. A resident spoke about missing sidewalks on Trease Road; no action was taken.

• Adopted 2025 tax budget Resolution 24-07 (7-0)
• Approved health insurance agreement with Ohio Government Benefits Cooperative, Ord. 24-091 (7-0)
• Approved firefighter/paramedic/inspector contract with IAFF, Ord. 24-092 (7-0)
• Advanced riparian zone setback zoning update Ord. 24-090 to second reading
• Approved minutes of July 16, 2024 regular meeting and work session

City Council & Committees

City Council is reviewing an ordinance to prohibit adult-use cannabis operators within the city. The body is also considering the purchase of new public service equipment and updates to debt collection procedures.

• Ordinance 24-083: Prohibit adult-use cannabis operators licensed under Chapter 3780 of the Ohio Revised Code
• Ordinance 24-078: Purchase of a Model TA50 Articulating Telescopic Aerial Device for $310,511.00
• Ordinance 24-079: Authorize collection proceedings for unpaid charges and writing off uncollectible receivables
• Ordinance 24-085: Payment not to exceed $8,600.00 for a contract with Wadsworth Family YMCA
• Ordinance 24-088: Settlement agreement for State ex rel. Stoney Hill Development, LLC., et al v City of Wadsworth

City Council & Committees

The Wadsworth City Council is holding a work session to hear presentations on a sewer rate study and a water rate study. These studies will inform potential adjustments to utility rates. No legislative action is scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Presentation by Dawn Lund on sewer rate study
• Presentation by Doug Baldessari on water rate study

City Council & Committees

The City Council is reviewing an ordinance to purchase a Model TA50 Articulating Telescopic Aerial Device for $310,511.00. The agenda also includes proposals to prohibit adult-use cannabis operators and annex 1.72 acres of city land.

• $310,511.00 purchase of Model TA50 Articulating Telescopic Aerial Device from Altec
• Ordinance to prohibit adult-use cannabis operators in Wadsworth
• Annexation of 1.72 acres of contiguous territory owned by the City
• Acceptance of easements for Access Road #1 expansion
• Correspondence regarding a new liquor permit for Sheetz

City Council & Committees

The City Council will review several ordinances, including significant equipment purchases for the Department of Public Service. The agenda also includes a supplemental fund appropriation and updates on utility rates and land annexation.

• Purchase of Caterpillar diesel generator for $133,614.00
• Purchase of Model TA50 aerial device for $310,511.00
• $26,000 supplemental appropriation to the General Fund
• New rates for television, video, and internet services
• Annexation of 1.72 acres owned by the City

City Council & Committees

The City Council is reviewing several new ordinances regarding city services and infrastructure. These include establishing electric vehicle charging rates and authorizing contracts for sewer lining and park projects.

• $26,000 supplemental appropriation for the General Fund
• Establishing a $1.00 per kWh rate for city EV charging stations
• Bidding process for the 2024 Sanitary Sewer Lining Project
• Contracting for the Downtown Pocket Park Project
• Purchase of a Titan Leaf Pro Plus 11 leaf loader vacuum

City Council & Committees

This addendum adds four items to the May 21, 2024 Council agenda. The Council will vote on approving the final plan for the Medina County countywide 9-1-1 system, repealing a prior ordinance, making a supplemental appropriation, and authorizing a payment to the Medina County Economic Development Corporation. All items are declared emergencies.

• Resolution 24-06: Approve final plan for Medina County countywide 9-1-1 system
• Ordinance 24-067: Repeal Ordinance 24-057
• Ordinance 24-068: Supplemental appropriation of $5,650.00 in the 260 Safety Town Village Fund
• Ordinance 24-069: Authorize warrant up to $4,800.00 for contract with Medina County Economic Development Corporation

City Council & Committees

Wadsworth City Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including authorizing the purchase of a new telescopic aerial cable placer truck for $331,569 and a contract for the Chestnut Interurban Trail Connection project not to exceed $175,000. The agenda also includes supplemental appropriations, a vacation policy amendment, and a resolution to sell surplus property by internet auction. All items are in various reading stages and most are declared emergencies.

• Ordinance 24-058: Purchase of telescopic aerial cable placer truck from Altec Industries for $331,569 (3rd reading)
• Ordinance 24-061: Contract for Chestnut Interurban Trail Connection project, max $175,000 (2nd reading)
• Ordinance 24-063: Supplemental appropriation of $40,000 for vehicle maintenance fund (2nd reading)
• Ordinance 24-053: Amend vacation policy for probationary employees and minimum usage (4th reading)
• Resolution 24-05: Authorize internet auction sale of surplus city property (2nd reading)

City Council & Committees

This is a work session with no legislative action on the agenda. Council will hear presentations from Attorney Lou McMahon of McMahon & DeGulis about SSO's and the EPA process, and from Shannon Conway, Principal Engineer with Stantec. The meeting is informational only.

• Presentation by Attorney Lou McMahon on SSO's and EPA process
• Presentation by Shannon Conway, Principal Engineer with Stantec

City Council & Committees

The Wadsworth Special City Council is meeting to consider three ordinances: authorizing up to $95,000 for the Destination Playground site preparation project, entering into an agreement with ODOT for the annual road salt bid, and making a supplemental appropriation of $11,000 from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund. All are declared emergencies and are on second or third reading.

• Ordinance 24-062: Authorizes contract up to $95,000 for Destination Playground site preparation
• Ordinance 24-064: Authorizes agreement with ODOT for annual road salt bid
• Ordinance 24-060: Supplemental appropriation of $11,000 from Law Enforcement Trust Fund
• All ordinances declared emergency measures

City Council & Committees

Wadsworth City Council will consider several first-reading items added to the April 16, 2024 agenda, including authorizing an internet auction of surplus personal property, bidding contracts for the Chestnut Interurban Trail Connection and Destination Playground site preparation, a $40,000 supplemental appropriation for vehicle maintenance, and an agreement with ODOT for the annual road salt bid. All items are first readings and declared emergencies.

• Resolution 24-05: authorize internet auction of surplus personal property
• Ordinance 24-061: bid and contract for Chestnut Interurban Trail Connection project
• Ordinance 24-062: bid and contract for Destination Playground site preparation
• Ordinance 24-063: supplemental appropriation of $40,000 to Vehicle Maintenance Fund
• Ordinance 24-064: agreement with ODOT for annual road salt bid

City Council & Committees

This is a brief procedural work session of the Wadsworth City Council. The agenda includes roll call, an introduction by the council president, and a visitor speaking on zoning and planning. No decisions or votes are listed on this agenda.

• Visitor speaking: Wendy Moeller of Compass Point Planning on zoning and planning

City Council & Committees

The Wadsworth City Council is holding a regular meeting with a public hearing and second reading of an ordinance to create a Downtown Wadsworth Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA), which would allow alcohol consumption in a designated outdoor area. The council will also consider amendments to vacation leave rules for probationary employees, a resolution to vacate part of West Walnut Street, and a supplemental appropriation for the C.H.I.P. program.

• Public hearing and 2nd reading of Ordinance 24-052 to create Downtown Wadsworth DORA, with hours Tuesday-Sunday 2 p.m.-10 p.m.
• 2nd reading of Ordinance 24-053 to amend vacation leave rules, allowing probationary employees to use vacation with approval and reducing minimum usage to one hour.
• 3rd reading of Resolution 24-03 to vacate part of West Walnut Street between City Lot 868 and City Lot 855, requested by J.C. Whitlam Manufacturing.
• 3rd reading of Ordinance 24-043 for supplemental appropriation of $55,403.20 in the 406 C.H.I.P. Program Income Fund.
• Presentation by Economic Development Director Tom Morris on DORA.

City Council & Committees

This is a work session of the Wadsworth City Council, primarily procedural, with roll call and an introduction by the council president. The main substantive item is a visitor speaking segment featuring annexation attorney Jack Reynolds, though no specific annexation details are provided in the agenda.

• Visitors speaking: Annexation Attorney Jack Reynolds

City Council & Committees

Wadsworth City Council is considering 12 ordinances at its March 20, 2024 meeting, including authorizing contracts for street striping (up to $130,000) and sidewalk repairs (up to $565,000), entering a natural gas supply agreement with Interstate Gas Supply Inc., creating a Downtown Wadsworth Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA), and several supplemental appropriations and public safety measures. All items are first readings and declared emergencies.

• 2024 Street Striping Project contract up to $130,000
• 2024 Sidewalk Repair Project contract up to $565,000
• Natural gas supply agreement with Interstate Gas Supply Inc.
• Creation of Downtown Wadsworth Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA)
• Purchase of two 2025 Ford Explorer Hybrid police vehicles

City Council & Committees

The Wadsworth City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including funding for airport improvements, a fiber-to-the-home project, and a street vacation. The agenda includes second and third readings of legislation, with some items declared as emergencies.

• Ordinance 24-036: purchase of snow removal carrier vehicle for airport
• Ordinance 24-037: PAPI project for airport
• Ordinance 24-038: FAA grant for snow removal vehicle, AWOS design, and PAPI construction
• Ordinance 24-044: purchase of electronics for CityLink fiber-to-the-home project
• Resolution 24-03: intent to vacate part of West Walnut Street

City Council & Committees

The Wadsworth City Council will hold its regular meeting on February 20, 2024, to consider multiple ordinances and resolutions. Key items include final votes on the 2024 street improvement program, a 61.445-acre annexation, and several $1,000,000 appropriations, as well as first readings for Memorial Park playground construction and airport improvements. The agenda also includes a resolution to sell surplus city property via internet auction.

• Ordinance 24-014: annexation of 61.445 acres from Wadsworth Township
• Ordinance 24-008: 2024 street improvement program contracts
• Ordinance 24-022: new parking lot at Memorial Park destination playground
• Ordinance 24-018/19/20: $1,000,000 supplemental appropriations and transfer
• Ordinance 24-038: FAA grant for airport snow removal vehicle and PAPI project

City Council & Committees

The Wadsworth City Council will hold a regular meeting on February 6, 2024, to consider multiple ordinances and resolutions, including second readings of legislation on street improvements, annexation, and Memorial Park construction, as well as first readings of several service contracts. The agenda also includes a joint meeting with the township to elect a cemetery board member and approval of the mayor's reappointment to the county board of health.

• Ordinance 24-014: annexation of 61.4450 acres from Wadsworth Township
• Ordinance 24-021: construct splash pad, restroom/pavilion, zipline at Memorial Park
• Ordinance 24-022: new parking lot adjacent to Memorial Park playground
• Ordinance 24-018/19/20: supplemental appropriations and transfer of $1,000,000 each
• Ordinance 24-030: purchase fiber materials for CityLink's fiber-to-the-home project

City Council & Committees

The City Council is reviewing several ordinances related to the Memorial Park Destination Playground project. These items include funding transfers and contracts for playground equipment, a splash pad, and new parking facilities.

• Ordinance 24-009: Bids for lighting and electrical materials for Memorial and Durling Park athletic courts
• Amended Ordinance 24-011: Purchase agreement with Playworld Systems-Play-Power Inc. for playground equipment
• Ordinance 24-015, 24-016, 24-017: Supplemental appropriations and transfers of $980,333.00
• Ordinance 24-018, 24-019, 24-020: Supplemental appropriations and transfers of $1,000,000.00
• Ordinance 24-021 & 24-022: Construction of a splash pad, pavilion, and new parking lot at Memorial Park

City Council & Committees

The Wadsworth City Council will hold a regular meeting with a full agenda of first-read legislation added after a Committee of the Whole meeting. Items include authorizing the sale of surplus city property via internet auction, purchasing a new Freightliner truck and snow/ice control equipment, contracting for electrical inspections, and funding street improvements. The council will also consider a supplemental appropriation of $468,702 for capital improvements and several other ordinances, all declared as emergencies.

• Resolution 24-02: Authorizes internet auction sale of surplus city vehicles and equipment in 2024
• Ordinance 24-005: Purchase of one Freightliner 108SD Plus vehicle from Valley Freightliner, Inc. via Sourcewell contract
• Ordinance 24-006: Purchase of 2024 single axle snow & ice control truck equipment from Henderson Products, Inc.
• Ordinance 24-009: Supplemental appropriation of $468,702.00 in the General Capital Improvements Fund
• Ordinance 24-011: Purchase and installation of playground equipment for Memorial Park Destination Playground

City Council & Committees

The Wadsworth City Council will hold its regular meeting on January 2, 2024, to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a land purchase, a contract for seasonal yard waste employees, a new garbage truck, and a settlement payment. The agenda also includes routine organizational items such as electing officers and approving rules and minutes.

• Ordinance 23-169: Authorize purchase of parcel at 127 Watrusa Avenue for up to $245,000
• Ordinance 24-001: Contract with Structure Personnel Inc. for seasonal yard waste and leaf collection employees
• Ordinance 24-002: Purchase a 28 yd Heil Half/Pack front loader from Bell Equipment via Sourcewell contract
• Ordinance 24-003: Warrant payment not to exceed $20,292.73 to Medical Mutual
• Ordinance 24-004: Settlement agreement and payment under REAP program with Anthony Scolaro