April 20, 2026 Finance Committee Meeting & City Council Meeting

The City of Wooster held a Finance Committee and City Council meeting on April 20, 2026, focusing extensively on financial reports, budget status, and capital projects. The finance director presented positive economic indicators including income tax receipts and building permit valuations, noting strong fiscal health with revenues slightly over budget and expenditures under budget. The council discussed several procurement-related items, including a resolution to accept a $35,000 grant from the National Fitness Campaign for an outdoor fitness court project at the former Wayne County Health Department site. This project involves demolition funded by county land bank funds and a lease agreement with the county, with construction expected to be completed by September 2026. The council also addressed boundary adjustments related to recent annexations, though the related resolution was tabled due to notification deadline issues. Overall, the meeting highlighted ongoing capital improvement projects, grant awards, and cooperative arrangements with county entities, reflecting active procurement and budget management efforts by the city.