May 26, 2026 | Mayor & Council: Regular Session

The City of Hagerstown Mayor and City Council held their regular session on May 26, 2026. Key procurement-related actions included approval of a 2-year operating agreement with the Hagerstown Ice Amateur Athletic Association for managing the ice and sports complex, with rent set at $3,000 per month. The council also approved reallocations of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds totaling nearly $29,000 for Wheaton Park tennis courts and $255,000 for the construction of a bandshell as part of park enhancements. Additionally, a memorandum of understanding was approved between the city and Hagerstown Community College Police Department, and an inventory procurement fund of $500,000 was authorized for the Hagerstown Light Department through fiscal year 2027. The council also approved a Bay Restoration Fund grant application to support nutrient removal projects in the FY27 Capital Improvement Program to ensure compliance with environmental regulations. Other agenda items included zoning map amendments, lease agreements, and easement agreements. Public comments addressed youth sports field usage and housing program concerns, with the council agreeing to further discuss the sports field policy in a future agenda item.