5/20/2026 Finance Committee Meeting

The City of Youngstown Finance Committee held a meeting on May 20, 2026, where multiple procurement and budget-related items were discussed. Key topics included the purchase of software for asset management using AI to monitor city infrastructure, replacement of roofs at city pump stations through a bidding process, and the acquisition of water vehicles budgeted at $270,000. The committee also reviewed a $325,000 contract for outside legal counsel with an emphasis on reducing reliance on external firms by handling more cases in-house. Additionally, a $6.5 million grant-funded project for low-head dam removal and river cleanup was presented, involving an RFP process for a design-build team. Other procurement matters included contracts for bridge inspections, website redesign with a cloud-based system for process automation, and software for HR and payroll integration. The committee approved motions to move ordinances related to these items forward for consideration and passage, and discussed scheduling a Public Utilities Committee meeting to address further issues.