June 14, 2026 | Mayor & Council: Work Session

The City of Hagerstown held a Mayor and Council work session on June 14, 2026, which included several procurement-related discussions. The council approved an ordinance amending the land management code to comply with Maryland's forest conservation act. They confirmed the continuation of an existing payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) agreement with the Housing Authority for the redevelopment of Nolan Village, now Martin Heights, without changes to the tax arrangement. The council also authorized staff to apply for a state grant for a shade structure at Weaten Park for fiscal year 2028. Additionally, the council discussed the development of a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a battery energy storage system, with a preference to proceed with the current consultant, GDS, to avoid delays and additional costs. The session included plans to establish a charter review committee and concluded with a motion to enter executive session to discuss legal advice on contract agreements and business proposals. No specific contract awards or dollar amounts were finalized during this meeting, but several procurement actions and grant applications were approved or planned.