Saco City Council Meeting - May 18, 2026

The City of Saco City Council held a meeting on May 18, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related items were discussed and approved. Key actions included the allocation of $300,000 from the unassigned fund balance to support affordable housing and $200,000 to infrastructure projects aimed at active transportation and human-powered transit. The council approved a lease renewal for the Oasis Club at a nominal rate, with discussions about lease terms and potential future uses of the property. Additionally, the council authorized the city administrator to enter into an enhanced project scoping initiative for transportation improvements, with a local match contribution of $7,500 from Saco. The meeting also covered updates on temporary street safety demonstration projects and authorized requests for speed studies on several roads to improve traffic safety. Several motions related to these procurement and capital improvement initiatives were passed unanimously by the council.