3/18/2026 Finance Committee Meeting

The City of Youngstown Finance Committee convened on March 18, 2026, to discuss several budgetary and procurement-related matters. Key agenda items included the adoption and approval of the 2026 annual appropriations budget, which totals nearly $254 million in appropriations against projected revenues of $225.5 million, highlighting a significant budget size. Discussions involved capital improvement projects such as water infrastructure repairs, including emergency water break fixes that required outsourcing due to equipment limitations. The committee also reviewed funding commitments for business development projects, including a $100,000 contribution to an underground water detention system, with some members requesting further committee review due to scope and budget changes. Additionally, demolition projects were presented for approval, with references to multiple contractors engaged for snow removal and other city services. The committee considered appropriations for public safety initiatives, including renewal of the ShotSpotter gunfire detection system and police training funds totaling approximately $202,000. Other procurement-related topics included the allocation of funds from vaccination clinic revenues for medical equipment purchases and water bill assistance programs funded by recovered payments. Motions were passed to advance most ordinances to the full Council for consideration, with one item referred back to a specialized committee for further discussion. The meeting also included reminders for upcoming procurement planning, such as the resurfacing list submission deadline.