May 18, 2026 City Council Meeting

The City of Wooster held a City Council meeting on May 18, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key procurement topics included a resolution authorizing the mayor to apply for a $150,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to support the city's transportation program, and a discussion of a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) ordinance related to the South Market Street streetscape project. The TIF ordinance aims to fund infrastructure improvements linked to a new corporate office for Apple Creek Bank, with anticipated tax revenues supporting the project and benefiting local schools and the city. The council also approved a resolution to confirm annexation boundaries to clarify tax jurisdictions. Additionally, the council reviewed the annual tax budget for fiscal year 2027, with a public hearing scheduled for the next meeting. Other topics included updates on the Homeward Bound homeless shelter program and community concerns about the use and privacy of Flock surveillance cameras. Motions to suspend rules and adopt ordinances related to the TIF and tax incentive agreements were passed unanimously.