City of St. Marys Council Meeting 03-23-2026

The City of St. Marys Council held a meeting on March 23, 2026, where they recognized the city for receiving the Ohio Auditor of State Award for financial excellence. The council discussed several administrative matters including the renewal of the designated outdoor refreshment area (DORA) in the downtown business district and updates on public services. A significant procurement-related discussion involved amending an ordinance to add emergency language to accelerate a rate increase aimed at addressing a $156,000 deficit in the city's fund. The council voted to amend the ordinance to allow the rate increase to take effect one month earlier, which is expected to improve the city's financial position. Additionally, the council reviewed the five-year status of the DORA program and planned further readings of related legislation. No new contracts or vendor selections were reported during this meeting.