August 18, 2026 | Mayor & Council: Work Session

The City of Hagerstown held a Mayor and Council work session on August 18, 2026, which included a detailed review of procurement and budget items across multiple city departments. Key contract awards and budget allocations were approved or discussed, including an $85,000 pavement marking program, radar speedboards purchase for $11,000, and various technology renewals such as a $165,462 police mobile software renewal and cybersecurity incident response contract for $43,500. Public works and utilities contracts included a $120,000 wastewater cooling tower pump replacement and a $95,812 UV disinfection system upgrade. The council also reviewed annexation plans for several properties with associated zoning and service considerations. Additionally, the meeting covered legislative priorities for the upcoming 2027 General Assembly session, including annexation consent, code enforcement body cameras, and tax exemption proposals. A new full-time position was proposed to assist with public information act requests and communications, supported by the introduction of AI software to streamline records processing. The session concluded with a motion to enter executive session for personnel matters.