Saco City Council Meeting - July 6, 2026

The City of Saco held a City Council meeting on July 6, 2026, which included several procurement and policy-related discussions. Key procurement-related actions included the approval of a renewal application for a special entertainment permit and a temporary extension of premises for liquor licensing at Funtown Splashtown USA and Sedexo Live, with specific event dates in July and August 2026. The council also approved the first reading of an ordinance amendment to create annual educational funding and equipment reserve funds for the ambulance service, funded from the ambulance fund, with an estimated annual educational budget of $8,000 to $10,000. Additionally, the council reviewed and discussed a draft mobile home park lot rent stabilization ordinance, focusing on definitions such as "reasonable rate of return," caps on rent increases, and the composition of the rent stabilization board, with plans to refine the ordinance further. The council also considered updates to the emergency operations plan to align with best practices, including new procedures for emergency notifications and shelter guidelines, with a plan for further review and final approval in the future. No direct contract awards or vendor selections were reported, but several policy decisions and budget allocations were discussed that could impact future procurement and community services.