June 9, 2026 | Mayor & Council: Work Session

The City of Hagerstown Mayor and Council held a work session on June 9, 2026, which included procurement and contract discussions alongside community and policy matters. Key procurement-related items included approval of the FY2027 HUD Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnerships Program annual action plan, authorizing the mayor to file for financial assistance and amend budgets as needed. The council reviewed multiple contract renewals and awards, such as a $1.5 million fire pumper from Atlantic Emergency Solutions, a $65,359.17 purchase of hydraulic rescue tools, and various service contracts including janitorial, HVAC, elevator maintenance, and traffic control services. Additionally, a five-year contract renewal for hosting the Miss Maryland scholarship event at the Maryland Theater was approved with a slight increase in city funding from $8,000 to $10,000 annually. The council also discussed a proposed parking permit system for the Historic Heights neighborhood to manage game-day parking, including enforcement and permit issuance details. Other topics included a request to use Fairgrounds Park for a youth football tournament, with council members debating field condition concerns and equitable access for football versus soccer. The meeting also touched on landlord-tenant ordinance reviews following recent utility outage incidents, with staff tasked to research potential legal enhancements. Overall, the session combined procurement approvals with community event planning and policy discussions affecting future city operations and vendor engagements.