Wadsworth public meetings in 2025

City Council & Committees

The Wadsworth City Council will consider several ordinances at its December 16 meeting, including a $2,474,113 transfer of General Fund money to multiple service and capital funds. It will also vote on salary increases for the municipal court clerk and probation staff, allocation of $3,967,105 of income‑tax receipts, a new 2026 fee schedule, and appropriations for current expenses and a new fund system for FY 2026.

• Ordinance 25‑208: authorizes $2,474,113 in transfers from the General Fund to specific accounts such as Recreation ($16,764), Street Operations ($76,266), Parking ($23,349), EMS ($181,051), and many others.
• Ordinance 25‑205: raises compensation to $3,793.33 biweekly for the municipal court clerk, $3,126.99 biweekly for the chief probation officer, and $2,384.62 biweekly for the probation assistant.
• Ordinance 25‑209: amends Section 34.36 to allocate $3,967,105 of income‑tax receipts to funds including Recreation ($89,647), Street ($890,000), Developer’s Shade Tree ($49,589), Community Reinvestment ($53,408), and others.
• Ordinance 25‑210: establishes the 2026 fee schedule for sections 53.16, 97.15, 150.009, 150.078, 150.081, 150.082, 153.054, 153.095, 154.540, 155.05, 155.09, and 155.10 of the codified ordinances.
• Ordinance 25‑195: makes appropriations for current expenses and creates a new system of funds and accounts for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.

The Wadsworth City Council approved the minutes from previous meetings and adopted several resolutions reimbursing street‑improvement and water‑fund projects. It moved Resolution 25‑20 to a second reading and adopted Resolution 25‑21 on employee health‑insurance contributions. The council also adopted a series of emergency ordinances authorizing construction contracts and rate amendments for various city services.

• Approved minutes from Nov 24, Dec 3, Dec 8, and Dec 16 meetings – unanimous
• Adopted Resolution 25‑18 (street‑improvement fund reimbursement) – unanimous
• Adopted Resolution 25‑19 (water‑fund reimbursement) – unanimous
• Moved Resolution 25‑20 to second reading – unanimous
• Adopted Resolution 25‑21 (review employee health‑insurance contributions) – unanimous
• Adopted Ordinance 25‑213 (Passive Park at Brickyard construction contract) – unanimous
• Adopted Ordinance 25‑214 (Brickyard Athletic Complex remediation contract) – unanimous
• Adopted Ordinance 25‑215 (fuel‑farm replacement grant agreement) – unanimous

City Council & Committees

The Committee of the Whole/Finance will discuss General Fund cash reserve projections and several draft ordinances. The body is reviewing proposed changes to electric, water, and sewer rates, as well as construction contracts for city projects.

• Proposed rate adjustments for electric, water, and sewer services
• Construction contracts for Passive Park at Brickyard and Brickyard Athletic Complex Remediation projects
• Payment not to exceed $9,859.60 for a contract with DebtBook
• Proposed reimbursement for resurfacing on Royal Woods, Oakcrest, and Meadow Drives
• Adoption of a cybersecurity program required by Ohio House Bill 96

The council voted to approve the Committee of the Whole – Finance minutes from December 3, 2025 with all members present voting in favor. A presentation on General Fund cash reserve projections was given, but no action was taken on the reserve policy discussion. Four draft resolutions were introduced, but none were adopted or voted on during the meeting.

• Approved Committee of the Whole – Finance minutes of Dec 3, 2025 (unanimous)

City Council & Committees

The Safety Committee will review reports from the Police and Fire/EMS departments, including staffing updates for police and dispatch. The body will also discuss the MARCS Tower Project and signage for the Downtown Pocket Park.

• MARCS Tower Project update
• Downtown Pocket Park signage discussion
• Volunteer Firefighters Dependency Fund (VFDF)
• Police and Dispatch hiring process updates
• Review of November 2025 Police and Fire/EMS recap reports

The committee approved the minutes from the November 17, 2025 Public Safety Committee meeting. The motion was moved by Jon Yurchiak, seconded by Dan Rospert, and carried with all members in favor. No other actions or votes were recorded.

• Approved November 17, 2025 Public Safety Committee minutes (unanimous)

City Council & Committees

The Public Service Committee will consider several ordinances, including emergency amendments to utility rate sections of the city code. The ordinances would increase electric rates by 5%, water rates by 28%, and sewer rates by 8.5% effective Jan 1 2026. The committee will also adopt a cybersecurity policy ordinance required by Ohio House Bill 96 and hear updates on water, wastewater, and fiber projects. Additional items include approval of the Nov 18 2025 minutes, a public participation segment, and a presentation on the Efficiency Smart program.

• Ordinance amending Section 52.01 to raise electric service rates 5% (emergency)
• Ordinance amending Section 54.23 to raise water service rates 28% (emergency)
• Ordinance amending Sections 53.35, 53.37, 53.38 to raise sewer service rates 8.5% (emergency)
• Ordinance adopting the city’s cybersecurity policy as required by Ohio House Bill 96 (emergency)
• Efficiency Smart program presentation and updates on water, wastewater, and fiber projects

The committee met without a quorum, so the November 18 minutes approval was postponed to January 2026. A presentation on the Efficiency Smart program was given, and updates on water projects were provided, but no votes or formal decisions were recorded.

City Council & Committees

The Public Ways Committee is reviewing construction and remediation contracts for Brickyard Park. The body is also discussing street resurfacing reimbursements and airport infrastructure grants.

• Construction contract with Collins Excavating & Construction for $941,615.00 for Brickyard Park
• Remediation contract with Buckeye Elm Contracting for $1,338,399.00 for Brickyard Park
• Reimbursement requests for Royal Woods, Oakcrest, and Meadow Drives resurfacing
• Reimbursement requests for Tolbert, Dogwood, and Pinewood resurfacing
• Grant agreements for Airport Fuel Farm, Precision Approach Path Indicators, and a new Aircraft Apron

The Public Ways Committee approved the minutes from the November 10, 2025 meeting. It voted to forward two Brickyard Park improvement contracts—$1,241,615 for the passive park and $1,338,399 for remediation—to the City Council with a suspension of the rules. It also moved two OPWC resurfacing reimbursement resolutions and two airport grant ordinances to the council agenda, each with a suspension of the rules. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved minutes of November 10, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Moved Brickyard Park passive‑park construction contract ($1,241,615) to Council agenda with suspension of rules (unanimous)
• Moved Brickyard Park remediation contract ($1,338,399) to Council agenda with suspension of rules (unanimous)
• Moved OPWC Wintergreen and Tolbert resurfacing reimbursement resolutions to Council agenda with suspension of rules (unanimous)
• Moved airport fuel‑farm grant ordinance to Council agenda with suspension of rules (unanimous)
• Moved airport PAPI and apron grant ordinances to Council agenda with suspension of rules (unanimous)

City Council & Committees

The City Council will vote on resolutions regarding infrastructure planning and municipal funding. The meeting includes a discussion on the Downtown Improvement Project.

• Resolution 25-15: Request for a five-year capital plan and list of major infrastructure projects
• Resolution 25-16: Request for complete cost information for all capital projects
• Resolution 25-17: Policy to stop providing municipal funding to non-profit organizations
• Resolution 25-13: Request for a three-year plan to repair and replace damaged sidewalks
• Discussion on the Downtown Improvement Project

The council unanimously adopted Resolution 25-15 to require a comprehensive five‑year capital plan and list major infrastructure projects. It also adopted Resolution 25-16 for complete cost information on all capital projects, Resolution 25-17 to prohibit municipal funding to non‑profits, and Resolution 25-13 to create a three‑year sidewalk repair and replacement plan. No other formal actions were taken; the meeting included discussion of the Downtown Improvement Project but no decision was recorded.

• Adopted Resolution 25-15 (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 25-16 (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 25-17 (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 25-13 (7-0)

City Council & Committees

City Council is reviewing appropriations for the 2026 fiscal year and a proposal for a three-year comprehensive sidewalk repair plan. The body is also considering several compensation increases for city employees and court officials.

• Resolution 25-12: Request for a comprehensive plan to repair and replace damaged sidewalks over three years
• Ordinance 25-208: Authorization of $2,474,113.00 in transfers for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025
• Ordinance 25-209: Allocation of $3,967,105.00 in income tax receipts for fiscal year 2025
• Ordinance 25-199: Proposed 3% wage increase for various city officers and employees in 2026
• Ordinance 25-128: Creation of the Addison Wadsworth Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Incentive District

The council adopted Ordinance 25‑209, allocating $3,967,105 of income‑tax receipts for FY 2025. It also adopted Ordinance 25‑208 authorizing $2,474,113 in transfers and Ordinance 25‑212 providing a supplemental appropriation of $265,000. Several resolutions (25‑15, 25‑16, 25‑17, 25‑13) were moved to second or third reading with unanimous approval.

• Adopted Ordinance 25‑209 to allocate $3,967,105 income‑tax receipts (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 25‑208 authorizing $2,474,113 transfers (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 25‑212 supplemental appropriation of $265,000 (unanimous; Ayes: Hines, Stugmyer, Copley, Rospert, Yurchiak, Renacci, Parish)
• Moved Resolution 25‑15 to second reading (unanimous)
• Moved Resolution 25‑16 to second reading (unanimous)
• Moved Resolution 25‑17 to second reading (unanimous)
• Advanced Resolution 25‑13 to third reading (unanimous)
• Advanced Ordinance 25‑205 to third reading (unanimous)

City Council & Committees

The Committee of the Whole/Finance will consider three resolutions requesting a five‑year capital plan, cost information for all capital projects, and a policy limiting municipal funding to non‑profit organizations, each declaring an emergency. It will also consider an ordinance to make a supplemental appropriation of $265,000 for non‑personnel purposes for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025.

• Resolution No. 25 – a resolution requesting the city administration to prepare a comprehensive five‑year capital plan and a listing of major infrastructure projects and other capital for years beyond that falling outside the five‑year capital plan and declaring an emergency.
• Resolution No. 25 – a resolution requesting the city administration to provide complete cost information for all capital projects and declaring an emergency.
• Resolution No. 25 – a resolution declaring that the City of Wadsworth shall not provide municipal funding to non‑profit organizations, establishing policy limiting such funding in the future, and declaring an emergency.
• Ordinance No. 25 – an ordinance to make a supplemental appropriation of $265,000.00 in various funds for purposes other than personal services for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025.

The Wadsworth City Council met on December 3, 2025. Council members approved the Committee of the Whole – Finance minutes from the November 18, 2025 meeting by an all‑in‑favor vote. The remainder of the session consisted of a presentation by municipal advisor Brian Cooper on the city's 2026 debt profile and capital financing options, but no further motions or votes were recorded.

• Approved Committee of the Whole – Finance minutes of Nov 18, 2025 (unanimous)

City Council & Committees

The Wadsworth City Council will hold a budget review meeting on November 24, 2025 at 4:40 p.m. in the City Council Chamber. Council members will hear a presentation by Jim Renacci and discuss the proposed 2026 budget. No specific decisions, dollar amounts, or contract details are listed in the agenda. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Presentation by Jim Renacci
• 2026 Budget Review

The council adopted Resolution No. 25-14, which declares the necessity of snow and ice removal on downtown parking spaces and sidewalks for the 2025‑2026 season. A motion to suspend the three‑reading rule was made by Council Member Tom Stugmyer, seconded by Ralph Copley, and passed unanimously (6‑0). The meeting was then adjourned by a motion that also passed unanimously.

• Adopted Resolution 25-14 (snow/ice removal) – motion to suspend three‑reading rule passed (6‑0)
• Adjourned meeting – motion passed unanimously

City Council & Committees

The Wadsworth City Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 25-176 to amend development and condominium requirements. Council members will vote on several bond‑issuance ordinances (25-189, 25-190, 25-191) to finance storm water, water, and sanitary sewer projects. Additional items include a $2,136,017 supplemental appropriation for the General Capital Improvements Fund, a contract with Structure Personnel Inc. for seasonal services, and a resolution to place a park levy on the next primary ballot.

• Ordinance 25-176 – amendment to general development and condominium requirements (public hearing)
• Ordinances 25-189, 25-190, 25-191 – notes for financing 2025 storm water, water, and sanitary sewer improvements
• Ordinance 25-184 – supplemental appropriation of $2,136,017.00 to the General Capital Improvements Fund
• Ordinance 25-200 – contract with Structure Personnel Inc. for seasonal hydrant flushing and yard‑waste collection
• Resolution 25-10 – authorizing a park levy to be placed on the ballot at the next primary election

The council adopted several ordinances, including Ordinance 25‑211 authorizing the public safety director to negotiate engineering services for a new MARCS radio communication tower. It also adopted ordinances adjusting compensation for probation staff (25‑204) and for the clerk and probation officers (25‑205), authorized a $33,733.80 warrant (25‑206), and approved a $772,648 supplemental appropriation to the health‑insurance retention fund (25‑207). Additional ordinances were advanced to a second reading, and all votes were unanimous with no nay votes.

• Adopted Ordinance 25‑211 authorizing engineering services for new MARCS tower (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 25‑204 adjusting probation assistant compensation (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 25‑205 increasing compensation for clerk, chief probation officer, and probation assistant (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 25‑206 authorizing $33,733.80 warrant for Quality Control Inspection Inc. (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 25‑207 supplemental appropriation of $772,648 to health‑insurance retention fund (unanimous)
• Advanced Ordinance 25‑208 authorizing $2,474,113 transfers for FY 2025 (unanimous)
• Advanced Ordinance 25‑209 allocating $3,967,105 income‑tax receipts for FY 2025 (unanimous)
• Advanced Ordinance 25‑210 establishing 2026 fees for multiple code sections (unanimous)

City Council & Committees

The Committee of the Whole/Finance will consider a resolution directing the city administration to prepare a three‑year comprehensive sidewalk repair and replacement plan and declare it an emergency. Several ordinances will also be voted on, including a warrant for up to $33,733.80 to pay Quality Control Inspection, Inc., a supplemental appropriation of $772,648 for the health‑insurance retention fund, an allocation of $3,967,105 of income‑tax receipts for FY 2025, and a fee schedule for 2026. All items are presented as emergency measures requiring council approval.

• Resolution requesting a three‑year citywide sidewalk repair and replacement plan (emergency)
• Ordinance authorizing a warrant not to exceed $33,733.80 for a contract with Quality Control Inspection, Inc.
• Ordinance making a supplemental appropriation of $772,648 to the Health Insurance Retention Fund
• Ordinance allocating $3,967,105 of income‑tax receipts for fiscal year 2025
• Ordinance establishing 2026 fees for multiple ordinance sections

The council unanimously approved the November 5 minutes. It adopted a resolution to study and plan repairs for damaged sidewalks over three years. Several ordinances were moved to second reading, including wage adjustments for court staff, a $33,733.80 warrant for a quality‑control inspector, a $772,648 supplemental appropriation for the Health Insurance Retention Fund, a $2,474,113 transfer of investment income, and a $3,967,105 re‑allocation of income‑tax receipts.

• Approved Committee of the Whole minutes from Nov 5 (unanimous)
• Resolution 25‑12 adopted to develop a three‑year sidewalk repair plan
• Ordinance 25‑204 (Probation Assistant wage adjustment) suspended and called
• Ordinance 25‑205 (2026 court wage adjustments) moved to second reading
• Ordinance 25‑206 (warrant $33,733.80 for Quality Control Inspection) suspended and called
• Ordinance 25‑207 (supplemental $772,648 appropriation to Health Insurance Retention Fund) suspended and called
• Ordinance 25‑208 (authorize $2,474,113 transfers) moved to second reading
• Ordinance 25‑209 (re‑allocate $3,967,105 income‑tax receipts) moved to second reading

City Council & Committees

The Public Service Committee will consider emergency ordinances to amend the city codified ordinances for a 5% increase in electric service rates, a 28% increase in water service rates, and an 8.5% increase in sewer rates. A resolution will also be discussed to declare an emergency for the downtown snow and ice removal program and to assess associated costs on bordering properties. The meeting includes approval of the October 14, 2025 minutes, project updates for water, wastewater, and fiber, and a review of budget pages 192‑205.

• Emergency ordinance amending Section 52.01 to raise electric rates by 5%
• Emergency ordinance amending Section 54.23 to raise water rates by 28%
• Emergency ordinance amending Sections 53.35, 53.37, and 53.38 to raise sewer rates by 8.5%
• Resolution declaring emergency for downtown snow & ice removal program with cost assessment on adjacent properties
• Approval of minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting

The committee voted to approve the minutes from the October 14, 2025 Public Service Committee meeting. The motion was moved by Jim Renacci, seconded by Tom Stugmyer, and all members present voted in favor. No other actions or decisions were recorded in this meeting.

• Approved October 14, 2025 Public Service Committee minutes (unanimous)

City Council & Committees

The Safety Committee is meeting to review reports from Police, Fire, and EMS chiefs. The body will consider legislation regarding a new MARCS radio communication tower and a supplemental budget appropriation.

• Proposed $85,000 supplemental appropriation for the 425 General Capital Improvements Fund
• Ordinance to authorize professional engineering services for a new MARCS radio communication tower project
• Update on the abatement of 179 Grandview
• MARCS Tower RFQ

The Public Safety Committee approved the minutes from its October 8, 2025 meeting. Jim Renacci moved to accept the minutes, Dan Rospert seconded, and all members present voted in favor. No other actions or votes were recorded during the November 17 session.

• Approved October 8, 2025 Public Safety Committee minutes (unanimous)

City Council & Committees

The Economic Development & Planning Committee will discuss zoning amendments and a proposed fee ordinance for 2026. The committee will also review updates on active projects and the Shadow Creek Planned Unit Development.

• Approval of October 13, 2025 minutes
• Zoning Amendments: Ordinance #25-176 to correct inconsistencies
• Proposed Shadow Creek Planned Unit Development on Reimer Road
• 2026 Fee Ordinance for sections of the Codified Ordinances
• Active Projects Update

The committee voted to approve the minutes from the October 13, 2025 meeting, with all members in favor. The meeting included updates on the TIF bond and financing, but no formal actions were taken on those items. Proposed zoning amendment Ordinance #25-176 and the Shadow Creek PUD remain pending review. A draft 2026 fee ordinance was presented but not voted on.

• Approved October 13, 2025 Economic Development & Planning Committee minutes (unanimous)

City Council & Committees

The Public Ways Committee will review proposed 2026 budgets for the airport, parks, streets, and general capital projects. The body will also receive updates on various park and street infrastructure projects.

• Proposed 2026 budget reviews for Airport, Parks, Streets, and General Capital Projects
• Updates on Friedt Park and Brickyard Park projects
• Updates on Wintergreen Streets/Sidewalks and Southwest Parking Lot projects
• SR94 & East Reimer Intersection Improvement Project update
• FAA Grants Assistance and Airport Apron Project status

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the October 13, 2025 Public Ways meeting. Updates were given on Friedt Park, Brickyard Park, and ballfield maintenance. The $100,000 E.J. Young Memorial budget was confirmed to be rolled into the 2026 budget. No other motions were voted on.

• Approved October 13, 2025 Public Ways Committee minutes (unanimous)
• Confirmed $100,000 E.J. Young Memorial will be carried into the 2026 budget

City Council & Committees

The council will consider a series of emergency resolutions and ordinances covering a park‑levy filing, a rollback of municipal cable and fiber services, supplemental appropriations, and several bond‑related financing measures. Items include authorizing the city to file paperwork for a park levy, limiting borrowing for park renovations, and creating a tax‑increment financing district. The agenda also schedules a public hearing on a development amendment and other infrastructure projects.

• Resolution 25-10: authorize the city administration to prepare and file documents to place a park levy on the next primary election ballot (emergency)
• Resolution 25-11: request the city roll back cable, internet, and fiber services and cease further expansion (emergency)
• Ordinance 25-182: supplemental appropriation of $2,136,017 from the General Fund for FY 2025 (emergency)
• Ordinance 25-167: authorize issuance of notes up to $555,000 for a bulk water fill station (emergency)
• Ordinance 25-128: create the Addison Wadsworth Tax Increment Financing (TIF) incentive district (emergency)

The council moved three emergency financing ordinances (25‑189, 25‑190, 25‑191) to a second reading. It adopted three warrants authorizing payments of $3,125, $8,088.86 and $10,000. It also adopted a supplemental appropriation of $39,617.20 for inspection services and a gift‑card program for employee recognition.

• Moved Ordinances 25‑189, 25‑190 and 25‑191 to second reading (all members present voted in favor)
• Adopted Ordinance 25‑192 authorizing a $3,125 warrant (ayes: Yurchiak, Rospert, Renacci, Stugmyer, Copley, Parish; nays: none)
• Adopted Ordinance 25‑193 authorizing an $8,088.86 warrant (ayes: Copley, Stugmyer, Parish, Renacci, Yurchiak, Rospert; nays: none)
• Adopted Ordinance 25‑194 authorizing a $10,000 warrant (ayes: Parish, Copley, Stugmyer, Renacci, Rospert, Yurchiak; nays: none)
• Moved Ordinance 25‑195 to second reading (all members present voted in favor)
• Adopted Ordinance 25‑196 supplemental appropriation of $39,617.20 for inspection services (ayes: Copley, Parish, Renacci, Stugmyer, Rospert, Yurchiak; nays: none)
• Adopted Ordinance 25‑197 authorizing gift‑card expenditures for employee recognition (ayes: Copley, Rospert, Renacci, Parish, Stugmyer, Yurchiak; nays: none)
• No vote recorded for Ordinance 25‑198 (discussion noted but no decision)

City Council & Committees

The Wadsworth City Council Committee of the Whole/Finance will vote on a slate of ordinances. Items include emergency notes to finance storm‑water, water and sanitary‑sewer projects, warrants for three contracts, supplemental appropriations for inspection services and personal services, a wage‑increase ordinance, and a $2,136,017 advance from the General Fund to General Capital Improvements.

• Ordinances 25‑189 to 25‑191: authorize notes for bond financing of 2025 storm‑water, water and sanitary‑sewer improvements (emergency)
• Warrants up to $3,125 for Jay’s Glass Service LLC, $8,088.86 for Quality Control Inspection, Inc., and $10,000 for Selective Deductible Recovery Group (emergency)
• Ordinance 25‑_____ : supplemental appropriation of $39,617.20 in the General Fund for inspection services FY 2025 (emergency)
• Ordinance 25‑_____ : supplemental appropriation of $772,648 for personal services across multiple city funds FY 2025
• Ordinance 25‑_____ : authorizes a $2,136,017 advance from the General Fund to the General Capital Improvements fund (emergency)

The council approved the Committee of the Whole – Finance minutes from October 21, 2025 with all members present voting in favor. Council members also voted unanimously to hold an executive session to discuss pending or imminent court actions involving the city. No ordinances or budget items were adopted; many were postponed for further discussion or a later reading.

• Approved Committee of the Whole – Finance minutes from Oct 21, 2025 (unanimous)
• Entered executive session on pending litigation (unanimous)

City Council & Committees

The Wadsworth City Council is considering a resolution to direct the administration to phase out the city's provision of cable, internet, and fiber services and halt further expansion of these services. The resolution requires a two-thirds vote to take immediate effect.

• Resolution 25-11: Request to roll back city cable, internet, and fiber services
• Directive to suspend or cancel fiber infrastructure expansion plans
• Requirement for a transition plan within six months
• Emergency measure requiring a two-thirds vote for immediate effect
• Public hearing scheduled for November 5, 2025

The council discussed Resolution 25-11, which would have begun rolling back the city’s cable, internet and fiber services and declared an emergency. Members raised questions about costs, subscriber numbers and the financial performance of CityLink. The resolution was ultimately dropped with no vote recorded. No other actions were approved or denied.

• Resolution 25-11 to roll back city telecom services dropped (no vote)

City Council & Committees

City Council is holding a work session to receive a presentation on the Downtown Improvement Project. The session includes presentations from MKSK Studios, MurphyEpson, and Ceso Inc.

• Presentation on the Downtown Improvement Project

The City Council work session presented three conceptual options for the downtown streetscape improvement project. Council members listened to the presentation and discussed the scope, but no motions, approvals, or votes were recorded. The meeting concluded without any decisions, approvals, or denials.

City Council & Committees

The Wadsworth City Council meeting on October 29, 2025 will include a recap of the October 27, 2025 power outage and a review of the proposed 2026 city budget. No specific actions or approvals are listed on the agenda.

• Recap of the October 27, 2025 power outage
• Review of the 2026 city budget

Council members recapped the October 27 city‑wide power outage caused by a brushfire on a First Energy transmission pole and the subsequent restoration actions. The discussion turned to the need for a second delivery point/substation, with cost estimates ranging from $12‑15 million for a substation alone to $35‑40 million for the full project. No formal actions, approvals, or denials were recorded during the meeting.

City Council & Committees

The Wadsworth City Council meeting on Oct. 21, 2025 will approve minutes and hold a public hearing on the Addison Wadsworth Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district ordinance. Council members will also consider several bond‑issuance ordinances, including a $2,860,000 bond to fund design, construction and upgrades for downtown infrastructure. Additional bond proposals cover a $555,000 bulk water fill station, a $415,000 City Hall parking lot, a $450,000 southwest downtown parking lot, and a $1,170,000 sanitary sewer improvement. Resolutions limiting borrowing to critical infrastructure and prohibiting debt for park renovations will also be discussed.

• Ordinance 25‑128: Creation of the Addison Wadsworth TIF incentive district (emergency declaration)
• Ordinance 25‑169: Issuance of notes up to $2,860,000 for downtown improvement projects (emergency)
• Ordinance 25‑167: Issuance of notes up to $555,000 for a bulk water fill station (emergency)
• Ordinance 25‑168: Issuance of notes up to $415,000 for City Hall parking lot construction (emergency)
• Resolution 25‑06: Policy limiting council approval of borrowing to critical infrastructure and safety/security needs

Council voted to adopt the minutes from the September 29 Capital Improvement Meeting and the October 7 regular meeting. The motion passed with an all‑in‑favor vote. A public hearing on Ordinance 25‑128 (Tax Increment Financing District) was held, but no vote was taken.

• Approved adoption of September 29 and October 7 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council & Committees

The Committee of the Whole/Finance will discuss several draft ordinances and resolutions. Key items include funding for city land remediation and park improvements, as well as agreements with local businesses and developers.

• Supplemental appropriation of $2,136,017.00 for city-owned land remediation and Brickyard Park improvements
• Resolution to place a park levy on the next primary election ballot
• Resolution to roll back city-provided cable, internet, and fiber services
• TIF agreement with Addison Wadsworth, LLC and a Community Reinvestment Area agreement with KCA Real Estate, LLC
• Loan fund agreements for lead service line replacement and water system looping improvements

The City Council approved the Committee of the Whole – Finance minutes from the October 7, 2025 meeting. No other motions were voted on; the discussion focused on a proposed park levy and related grant funding, but no formal decisions were recorded.

• Approved Committee of the Whole – Finance minutes from Oct 7, 2025 (unanimous)

City Council & Committees

The Public Service Committee will consider an ordinance that authorizes the Director of Public Service to apply for and enter into Water Supply Revolving Loan Account agreements to fund lead service line verification and replacement, declaring an emergency. It will also consider a resolution to sell unneeded municipal vehicles and equipment by internet auction during 2025, also declared an emergency. The committee will approve the September 9, 2025 meeting minutes, review project updates for water, wastewater and fiber, and examine operating budget tables for various city funds.

• Ordinance authorizing the Director of Public Service to apply for WSRLA loans for lead service line verification and replacement (emergency)
• Resolution to auction personal property, motor vehicles, and road equipment via internet sites in 2025 (emergency)
• Approval of minutes from the September 9, 2025 meeting
• Project updates on water, wastewater, and fiber infrastructure
• Review of operating budget tables for governmental, enterprise, and special revenue funds

The committee approved the minutes from the September 9, 2025 meeting with all members in favor. No other motions were adopted, denied, or tabled during the session.

• Approved September 9, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

City Council & Committees

The Economic Development & Planning Committee will approve minutes from the September 8, 2025 meeting and consider several economic development actions, including a tax‑incentive financing agreement for the Vance Farm project, a Community Improvement Grant, the sale of a blighted parking lot, and a job‑creation grant with S&L Lumber Company. The committee will also review the 2026 proposed budget for Economic Development. Planning and zoning items include revisions to zoning sections under Ordinance #25‑xxx and a proposed Shadow Creek Planned Unit Development on Reimer Road. An engineering update on active projects will be presented before the meeting adjourns.

• Ordinance to authorize TIF financing for public improvements related to Vance Farm development
• Resolution ratifying the terms of a Community Improvement Grant
• Ordinance appointing the Community Improvement Corporation to sell blighted lot PPN 040-20A-17-060
• Ordinance authorizing mayor to enter CRA and Job Creation Grant agreements with S&L Lumber Company and KCA Real Estate LLC
• Ordinance #25‑xxx revising zoning sections 154.035 and 154.083

The Economic Development and Planning Committee approved the minutes from the September 8, 2025 meeting with all members in favor. The committee discussed a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) development agreement for the Vance Farm project, but no vote or formal decision on that agreement was recorded.

• Approved September 8, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)

City Council & Committees

The Public Ways Committee will approve minutes from September 8, 2025 and hear public participation. It will discuss updates on several park projects and consider three ordinance requests related to the Brickyard Park Improvements, including a $2,136,017 supplemental appropriation to be repaid via a state brownfield grant. The committee will also receive updates on street, sidewalk, parking lot, and airport projects and review portions of the 2026 proposed budget.

• Request for a supplemental appropriation of $2,136,017 from the General Fund to the 431 Fund for non‑personnel purposes, to be repaid through a State of Ohio Brownfield remediation program grant.
• Ordinance authorizing the Director of Public Service to advertise, receive bids, and contract for remediation, demolition, and construction work for the Brickyard Park Improvements, with a suspension of rules and emergency clause request.
• Ordinance authorizing the Director of Public Service to advertise, receive bids, and contract for construction of the passive‑park aspects of the Brickyard Park Improvements, with a suspension of rules and emergency clause request.
• Updates on Friedt Park, Weatherstone Park, Valley View Park, and Brickyard Park design and remediation projects.
• Updates on street and sidewalk projects, including the OPWC Wintergreen Streets/Sidewalks Project and the SR94 & East Reimer Intersection Improvement Project.

The Public Ways Committee approved the minutes from the September 8 Public Ways meeting and the September 15 Special Airport meeting. Updates on Weatherstone Park and Valley View Park designs were placed on hold. The committee voted to forward two Brickyard park legislation items—including a $2,136,017 supplemental appropriation and an ordinance to advertise and contract demolition work—to the City Council agenda, with all members in favor.

• Approved September 8 Public Ways Committee minutes (motion carried)
• Approved September 15 Special Airport meeting minutes (motion carried; abstentions from Hines and Rospert)
• Placed Weatherstone Park design update on hold
• Placed Valley View Park design update on hold
• Moved Brickyard supplemental appropriation legislation ($2,136,017) to City Council agenda (motion carried, all in favor)
• Moved Brickyard contract advertising ordinance legislation to City Council agenda (motion carried, all in favor)

City Council & Committees

The Wadsworth City Safety Committee meeting on October 8, 2025 will approve the previous meeting minutes, hear public comments, and receive reports from the Police and Fire & EMS chiefs. The committee will present the 2026 operating and capital budget for the Fire and EMS department. The meeting also includes a review of the September 2025 Wadsworth Police Department monthly recap report.

• Approval of the minutes from the prior meeting
• Public comments from visitors
• Chiefs reports: Police and Fire & EMS
• 2026 Fire and EMS operating and capital budget presentation
• Review of the Wadsworth Police Department September 2025 monthly recap report

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the September 10, 2025 meeting. The session then reviewed the 2026 Fire/EMS budget, including the Township contract and overtime costs, but no formal votes or approvals were recorded for those items.

• Approved September 10, 2025 Public Safety Committee minutes (unanimous)

City Council & Committees

The Wadsworth City Council will consider a resolution accepting tax levy amounts and a series of ordinances authorizing the issuance and sale of notes for multiple capital projects. Among the eight note ordinances is a $2,860,000 downtown improvement project, along with funding for recreation facilities, water infrastructure, and a new parking lot. Additional items include a supplemental appropriation, a development‑code amendment, and resolutions limiting borrowing for non‑critical projects.

• Resolution No. 25 – acceptance of tax levy amounts as set by the Budget Commission
• Ordinance No. 25-169 – $2,860,000 for the downtown improvement project
• Ordinance No. 25-170 – $1,930,000 for municipal recreation facilities including Friedt Park
• Ordinance No. 25-173 – $645,000 for approximately 3,000 ft of water lines along Tolbert Street
• Ordinance No. 25-174 – $1,990,000 for acquisition and installation of water system meters

The council approved the minutes from the September 16, 2025 meeting. Mayor Laubaugh presented proclamations for National Fire Prevention Week and Public Power Week, but no votes were taken on them. A public hearing on Ordinance 25-118 to amend the downtown DORA boundaries was held, with no council vote or public comments.

• Adopted September 16, 2025 City Council minutes (all in favor; Rospert abstained)

City Council & Committees

The Wadsworth City Council will vote on several emergency ordinances. One ordinance (25-118) expands the Downtown Wadsworth Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area to add 4.61 acres at 156 Main St. Another ordinance (25-120) authorizes the Director of Public Service to contract professional engineering services for the airport apron project with a payment ceiling of $245,000. Additional ordinances revise cable television and streaming service rates (25-104) and amend regulations for public rental storage facilities (25-094).

• Ordinance 25-118 – expands the Downtown Wadsworth DORA to include 156 Main St, adding 4.61 acres (total 21.13 acres) – emergency.
• Ordinance 25-120 – authorizes a contract for professional engineering services for the airport apron project, not to exceed $245,000 – emergency.
• Amended Ordinance 25-104 – establishes new cable TV rates (e.g., Basic $36.00 inside city, $38.25 outside) and streaming service rates (e.g., Basic $35.00) – emergency.
• Ordinance 25-094 – amends sections 154.545 and 154.546 concerning public rental storage facilities – emergency.

The council adopted six emergency ordinances, covering a parking‑lot improvement contract, a $123,000 supplemental appropriation, a grant application for road resurfacing, and the creation of a tax‑increment financing (TIF) incentive district. Most measures passed unanimously; Ordinance 25‑124 passed 6‑1, while Ordinances 25‑125, 25‑126, and 25‑129 passed 7‑0. Ordinances 25‑127 and 25‑128 were advanced to a second reading. Public hearings were set for the DORA boundary amendment on Oct. 7 and the TIF district on Oct. 21.

• Ordinance 25‑124 (city‑hall parking lot improvements) adopted, vote 6‑1
• Ordinance 25‑125 (supplemental $123,000 appropriation) adopted, vote 7‑0
• Ordinance 25‑126 (grant application for Good and Longview resurfacing) adopted, vote 7‑0
• Ordinance 25‑127 (bond issuance for 2024 sidewalk program) moved to second reading, unanimous
• Ordinance 25‑128 (creation of Addison‑Wadsworth TIF incentive district) moved to second reading, unanimous
• Ordinance 25‑129 (water system loan agreements) adopted, vote 7‑0
• Public hearing scheduled Oct. 7 for DORA boundary amendment
• Public hearing scheduled Oct. 21 for TIF incentive district

City Council & Committees

The Wadsworth City Council will consider expanding the Downtown Outdoor Refreshment Area to include 4.61 acres at 156 Main St, and authorize professional engineering services for the Airport Apron Project, the purchase of a $440,007.00 aerial truck, and a new Engineering Project Administrator position.

• Expand Downtown Wadsworth DORA to 21.13 acres including 156 Main St
• Authorize $245,000 for Airport Apron Project engineering services
• Purchase Freightliner M2106 with aerial device for $440,007.00
• Create Engineering Project Administrator position in city payroll
• Set public hearing for DORA expansion for October 7, 2025

The council approved the minutes from the August 19, 2025 meeting and adopted an amended Council Rule #24 concerning Tax Increment Financing. It adopted Ordinance No. 25‑123, authorizing a $343,640 warrant to pay Wichert Insurance Services and declaring an emergency. The body also advanced several other ordinances—moving DORA boundary changes, airport apron engineering services, and cable TV rate adjustments to further readings, and adopted zoning changes for 35 parcels and a new engineering project administrator classification.

• Adopted August 19, 2025 council minutes (all members present voted in favor)
• Approved Amended Council Rule #24 on TIFs (all members present voted in favor)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 25‑123 authorizing $343,640 warrant for Wichert Insurance Services (all members present voted in favor)
• Advanced Ordinance No. 25‑118 (DORA boundaries) to third reading (all members present voted in favor)
• Advanced Ordinance No. 25‑120 (airport apron engineering services) to third reading (all members present voted in favor)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 25‑121 authorizing purchase of Freightliner truck (all members present voted in favor)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 25‑116 adding engineering project administrator classification (all members present voted in favor)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 25‑113 changing zoning of 35 parcels to TMU district (all members present voted in favor)

City Council & Committees

The council approved the minutes from the August 5 and 7 meetings. It adopted Ordinance 25-122, authorizing health insurance and related services for city employees, with a unanimous vote. Several other ordinances were moved to further readings, and one ordinance (25-109) was tabled.

• Adopted minutes for Aug. 5 and Aug. 7 meetings (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-122 health‑insurance package (unanimous)
• Moved Ordinance 25-118 (DORA boundary amendment) to second reading (unanimous)
• Moved Ordinance 25-120 (airport apron engineering services) to second reading (unanimous)
• Moved Ordinance 25-121 (purchase of Freightliner truck) to second reading (unanimous)
• Moved Ordinance 25-116 (engineering project administrator classification) to third reading (unanimous)
• Moved Ordinance 25-104 (cable TV rates) to fourth reading (unanimous)
• Tabled Ordinance 25-109 (reduction of $350,000 from 205 Street Fund) (unanimous)

City Council & Committees

The council voted to suspend the three‑reading rule for Ordinance No. 25‑117 and then adopted the ordinance. The ordinance authorizes the mayor and the director of public safety to execute a collective bargaining agreement with the Ohio Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association for identified police employees, based on negotiated terms and a fact‑finding panel’s recommendations. The vote was unanimous with six ayes and no nays. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Suspended three‑reading rule for Ordinance 25‑117 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 25‑117 authorizing police collective bargaining agreement (6‑0)
• Motion to adjourn adopted (unanimous)

City Council & Committees

The council approved the minutes from the July 15 meeting and amended the council rules to set standing committee sizes. It adopted the FY 2026 tax budget resolution unanimously and moved Ordinance 25-116 to a second reading. The public hearing on Ordinance 25-094 was closed without a vote.

• Adopted July 15, 2025 City Council minutes (unanimous)
• Amended Council Rule #3, Paragraph 2 to set standing committee sizes (unanimous)
• Accepted amended committee and commission assignments (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 25-04 tax budget for FY 2026 (6 ayes, 0 nays)
• Advanced Ordinance 25-116 to second reading (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing on Ordinance 25-094 (no vote)
• Noted liquor license renewal notice (informational)
• Scheduled upcoming committee and commission meetings (informational)

City Council & Committees

The council approved the July 1, 2025 meeting minutes and appointed Bill Durbin Sr. to the Board of Zoning Appeals through Dec 31, 2027. Several emergency ordinances were either adopted or moved to a second reading, including the bulk water fill station project, lead service verification, trease storm replacement, cable‑TV rate changes, and the Friedt Park improvement project.

• Adopted minutes for the July 1, 2025 council meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Bill Durbin Sr. appointment to the Board of Zoning Appeals (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 25‑101 (bulk water fill station project) – suspended three‑reading rule (unanimous)
• Moved Ordinance No. 25‑102 (lead service verification) to second reading (unanimous)
• Moved Ordinance No. 25‑103 (trease storm replacement) to second reading (unanimous)
• Moved Ordinance No. 25‑104 (cable‑TV and streaming service rates) to second reading (ayes all, Renacci abstained)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 25‑105 (Friedt Park improvement) – suspended three‑reading rule (ayes: Copley, Parish, Hines, Yurchiak, Rospert, Stugmyer; Renacci abstained)
• Moved Ordinance No. 25‑106 to discussion (no final action recorded)

City Council & Committees

The council approved the June 3, 2025 meeting minutes and elected Rachel Wallace as Deputy Clerk, both by unanimous vote. Several ordinances were moved to a second reading with all members in favor. Four ordinances (Nos. 25-097, 25-098, 25-099, 25-100) were adopted, three unanimously and one by a 5‑1 vote. Resolution 25-03 designating a revitalization district was advanced to a third reading with unanimous support.

• Approved June 3, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Elected Rachel Wallace Deputy Clerk of Council (all in favor)
• Moved Ordinance 25-094 to second reading (all in favor)
• Moved Ordinance 25-095 to second reading (all in favor)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-097 (6‑0, all in favor)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-098 (6‑0, all in favor)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-099 (5‑1, one nay)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-100 (6‑0, all in favor)

City Council & Committees

The council adopted Ordinance No. 25‑093, waiving the residency requirement for the director of public safety, by unanimous vote. It also adopted Ordinance No. 25‑077, rezoning city lot #9850 to the Vance Farms Planned Unit Development, also unanimously. Resolution No. 25‑03 designating a revitalization district was moved to a second reading with all members in favor. The May 20, 2025 council minutes were approved and the council adjourned.

• Approved May 20, 2025 council minutes (all in favor)
• Advanced Resolution No. 25‑03 to second reading (all 7 members in favor)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 25‑093 waiving residency requirement for public safety director (7 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 25‑077 rezoning city lot #9850 to Vance Farms PUD (7 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Motion to adjourn passed (motion by Copley, seconded by Yurchiak)

City Council & Committees

The council adopted Ordinance 25-086 authorizing the 2025 CDBG sidewalk improvement project, Ordinance 25-087 for city street sweeping, Ordinance 25-088 to purchase a CAT 926 wheel loader, Ordinance 25-089 to pay Flight Services of Wadsworth LLC, and Ordinance 25-090 to purchase a restroom structure. Each ordinance was adopted after suspending the three‑reading rule and received unanimous affirmative votes with no nay votes. The council also approved the minutes of the May 7, 2025 meeting by unanimous consent.

• Adopted Ordinance 25-086 (CDBG sidewalk improvement) – all members voted aye, no nays
• Adopted Ordinance 25-087 (city street sweeping) – all members voted aye, no nays
• Adopted Ordinance 25-088 (purchase CAT 926 wheel loader) – all members voted aye, no nays
• Adopted Ordinance 25-089 (pay Flight Services of Wadsworth LLC) – all members voted aye, no nays
• Adopted Ordinance 25-090 (purchase restroom structure) – all members voted aye, no nays
• Approved minutes of the May 7, 2025 regular council meeting – unanimous vote

City Council & Committees

The council adopted Ordinance No. 25-078 to transfer $150,000 for utility work at Memorial Park Phase III and Ordinance No. 25-079 to appropriate an additional $150,000 for non‑personnel purposes. A motion to move Ordinance No. 25-080, authorizing a $400,000 transfer for the SW Parking Lot project, passed to second reading. The council also removed Ordinances 25-072 and 25-073 from the agenda.

• Adopted Ordinance 25-078 (transfer $150,000 for Memorial Park Phase III) – unanimous aye vote
• Adopted Ordinance 25-079 (supplemental $150,000 appropriation) – unanimous aye vote
• Moved Ordinance 25-080 (transfer $400,000 for SW Parking Lot) to second reading – ayes: Stugmyer, Yurchiak, Rospert, Hines, Hanlon; nays: Copley, Parish
• Removed Ordinances 25-072 and 25-073 from agenda – unanimous aye vote
• Approved minutes of the April 15, 2025 regular council meeting – unanimous aye vote

City Council & Committees

The council unanimously adopted the minutes from the April 1 meeting. Public hearings were held and closed for Ordinances 25‑053 and 25‑054 with no comments. Ordinance 25‑048 to annex 61.4450 acres and Ordinance 25‑064 to purchase voltage regulators were each advanced to a second reading by unanimous vote.

• Adopted April 1, 2025 council minutes (unanimous)
• Took Ordinance 25‑048 from the table and placed it back on the agenda (unanimous)
• Advanced Ordinance 25‑048 (annexation of 61.4450 acres) to second reading (unanimous)
• Advanced Ordinance 25‑064 (emergency purchase of six 333 kVAR voltage regulators) to second reading (unanimous)
• Held and closed public hearing for Ordinance 25‑053 (PUD regulations) – no comments
• Held and closed public hearing for Ordinance 25‑054 (public‑hearing notice update) – no comments

City Council & Committees

The council approved the March 18, 2025 meeting minutes. Two budget ordinances were moved to second reading. Several emergency ordinances—including an airport apron contract, wastewater master‑plan services, and a $3,958,711 tax‑receipt allocation—were adopted, all with unanimous votes.

• Approved March 18, 2025 council minutes (unanimous)
• Advanced Ordinance 25-062 (budget reductions) to second reading (unanimous)
• Advanced Ordinance 25-063 (supplemental $30,000 appropriation) to second reading (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-051 (airport apron construction contract) (unanimous)
• Advanced Ordinance 25-053 (PUD regulation changes) to third reading (unanimous)
• Advanced Ordinance 25-054 (section 154.580 update) to third reading (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-056 (wastewater master‑plan engineering services) (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-049 (allocation of $3,958,711 income‑tax receipts) (unanimous)