April 20, 2026 City Council Meeting

The City of Wooster held its City Council meeting on April 20, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were discussed. A key agenda item was the approval of Resolution 2026-27, which authorized the city to accept a $35,000 grant from the National Fitness Campaign to support the installation of a public outdoor fitness court and studio. This project represents a total investment of $235,000, with the city providing a $200,000 match previously included in the arts district streetscape improvements budget. The fitness court will be located on county-owned land leased to the city, and the project aims to provide free, high-quality fitness access to the community. The council approved this resolution on third and final reading during the meeting. Another resolution, 2026-26, concerning the petition to adjust township lines to conform with city annexation boundaries, was tabled due to a notification deadline issue. The meeting also included updates on various city projects, financial status reports indicating the city is on budget, and discussions about partnerships with the county regarding property use and maintenance. No other contract awards or procurement actions were taken during this session.