City of Marion Council Meeting Video May 26th, 2026

The City of Marion Council held a meeting on May 26, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were addressed. The council approved a low bid of $46,000 from Bonds Roofing for replacing roofs on wastewater buildings, a budgeted capital improvement project. They also approved a stormwater study contract costing $89,900 to assess drainage bottlenecks, funded by the project budget. Additionally, the council authorized an internet service contract covering multiple city facilities, with the first-year cost detailed in the meeting. A new ordinance (4116) regulating transient merchants, itinerant vendors, peddlers, mobile food vendors, and temporary outdoor sales was passed to ensure proper licensing, sales tax compliance, and public safety. The council also approved the sale of a property to the Marion Unit 2 School District for $189,000, with closing scheduled shortly. Other agenda items included police promotions, pension fund reporting, and various city department updates. No executive session was requested.