January 20, 2026 City Council Meeting

The City of Wooster held its regular City Council meeting on January 20, 2026. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of several resolutions authorizing expenditures and contracts. The council authorized additional funds for Duke's route control for multi-sensor inspection and annual route control of the city's collection system. They also approved a contract for the purchase of replacement meter transmission units as part of a scheduled 15-year meter rollover program, ensuring ongoing maintenance of approximately 10,000 meters. Additionally, the council approved a $9,850 budget increase to Fler for sewer line cleaning work that exceeded initial estimates due to unforeseen complexities. The meeting also included updates on economic development, housing programs, and zoning code amendments, with a public hearing held on proposed planning and zoning code text amendments. No new bids or vendor selections were announced, but the council discussed ongoing capital improvement projects and budget management related to infrastructure maintenance.