May 18, 2026 City Council Meeting

The May 18, 2026 City Council meeting of the City of Wooster included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key procurement topics included approval of a tax incentive financing (TIF) ordinance for a $1.75 million streetscape project along South Market Street to support Apple Creek Bank's new corporate office, with an estimated $56,000 TIF over 10 years. The council discussed the financial impacts, including projected tax revenues and benefits to the school district, and left the ordinance on first reading for further consideration. Additionally, the council authorized the mayor to apply for a $150,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to expand transportation services for elderly and disabled residents. The annual tax budget for fiscal year 2027 was also presented, with a public hearing scheduled for the next meeting. Other agenda items included a resolution to adjust township boundaries and millage rates, which was adopted after suspending the rules. Public comments raised concerns about privacy and data use related to city-installed surveillance cameras. Overall, the meeting focused on infrastructure investment, grant applications, and budget planning with several motions passed to advance procurement and funding initiatives.