3/4/2026 Finance Committee Meeting

The City of Youngstown Finance Committee meeting on March 4, 2026, covered several procurement and contracting topics. Key discussions included the purchase of a new truck for the Health Department through a state purchasing agreement, and contracts for grass cutting and corridor cleanup with an increased budget to address more areas, particularly on the east side. The committee also reviewed a settlement related to a gender discrimination lawsuit and approved engineering and environmental services contracts for the demolition of the long-closed West Avenue Bridge, funded partly by federal funds. Additionally, there was a discussion about adjusting firefighter lieutenant positions in relation to operational trucks, with plans to move this item to a second reading for further review. The meeting concluded with updates on Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) fund reallocations and scheduling for upcoming budget hearings involving police, parks, waste, water, and other city departments.