City of Twinsburg Capital Imrovements Board August 25, 2026

The City of Twinsburg Capital Improvements Board held a meeting on August 25, 2026, to discuss the 2026 and 2027 capital improvement projects and budget allocations. Key procurement topics included a $17 million wastewater treatment plant upgrade funded by a low-interest loan, a $2.6 million sidewalk project supported by a federal grant, and major equipment purchases for the police and fire departments. The police department requested funding for new cruisers and K9 vehicles, with options presented for purchasing either three or four cruisers plus one K9 vehicle, totaling between $350,000 and $435,000. The fire department discussed leasing an ambulance and upgrading equipment such as SCBA units and portable radios, with a total capital request exceeding $1 million. The board also addressed the need to supplement police and fire pension funds with approximately $600,000 from the general fund to meet 2027 obligations. Discussions highlighted challenges in vehicle procurement due to market conditions and the importance of staggered vehicle replacement to manage budgets. The board planned further meetings to review additional departmental capital requests and emphasized the importance of maintaining full staffing levels to support community safety.