City of Marion Council Meeting Video July 13th 2026

The City of Marion Council held a meeting on July 13, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related items were discussed and approved. Key actions included the approval of ordinance 4121 updating building codes, authorization of fiscal year 2027 TIFF grant applications, and the approval of an engineering agreement with Her Shiffron for the Washington School Safe Routes to School project. The council also approved a $1,675,194 bid from ET Simons for asphalt overlay resurfacing of Berry Streets, which was over budget but necessary to advance the project. Additionally, a $57,300 contract was awarded to Great House Painting for aquatic area improvements, and a $15,989 roofing repair contract was approved for the Civic Center with Bonds Roofing. The council renewed a 5-year project labor agreement with the Egyptian Building and Construction Trades Council and approved participation in a community option grant program with a $20,000 city contribution. Several motions passed by unanimous roll call votes, reflecting active procurement and capital improvement efforts. The meeting concluded with a public comment on a neighborhood issue and a motion to enter executive session for property discussion.