March 2, 2026 City Council Meeting

The City of Wooster's March 2, 2026 City Council meeting covered a range of procurement and contracting topics, including the approval of increased competitive bidding thresholds to $75,000 to keep pace with inflation and reduce costs. The council authorized contracts for several infrastructure projects such as the construction of new parking lots, intersection reconstruction to address drainage issues, curb ramp installations as part of a resurfacing project, storm sewer improvements with partial funding from the Ohio Public Works Commission, and the replacement of the water resource recovery facility roof. Additionally, the council approved the purchase of new buses through a grant with an 80/20 federal-local funding split to support the WGO transit program, as well as the acquisition of a new dump truck to maintain city services. Budget appropriations were adjusted accordingly to accommodate these projects. The meeting also included public comments focusing on community concerns about immigration enforcement policies and calls for increased transparency and dialogue. Council members expressed appreciation for public participation and indicated openness to further communication on these issues.