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The City of Hyattsville held a council meeting on May 26, 2026, covering a wide range of community and municipal topics. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of multiple budgetary disbursements from various ward discretionary funds, supporting initiatives such as youth advisory council projects, community events, and bike helmet purchases. The council authorized contracts, including a stormwater infrastructure repair and maintenance agreement with NZI Construction Inc., pending legal review. The meeting also featured the introduction and first reading of the FY 2027 budget ordinance, detailing revenues, expenditures, and capital funding plans, including allocations for public safety, IT security enhancements, and community services. Additionally, the council discussed the vacant property registry proposal aimed at addressing blight and safety concerns, with plans to forward the draft ordinance to the city attorney for further development. Other highlights included updates on urban forestry management, community mental health initiatives, and infrastructure projects such as the US1 trolley trail extension. Several motions related to budget approvals and contract authorizations were passed unanimously, reflecting active fiscal and procurement governance by the city council.