Wadsworth City Council - August 18, 2026

The Wadsworth City Council held a meeting on August 18, 2026, focusing heavily on procurement and budget matters. Key procurement actions included the approval of contracts for the 2026 sidewalk improvement program with TR Snyder Construction, the lead service verification phase 2 project with Petty Farms LLC, and the downtown storm water improvements project with an estimated cost of $1.4 million. The council also authorized the purchase of copiers from Blue Technologies through the Omnia Partners cooperative purchasing organization and approved a contract with Kim and Associates LLC for utility billing debt collections. Additionally, the council discussed amendments to employee health insurance contributions, including the potential introduction of a high deductible health plan with Health Savings Account (HSA) funding, debating the financial impacts and employee participation rates. Several ordinances related to these procurement and budget items were passed with motions to suspend the three-reading rule to expedite implementation. The meeting also included discussions on employee compensation adjustments and zoning classification changes, with a public hearing scheduled for related zoning matters.