Wadsworth City Council - September 1, 2026

The Wadsworth City Council held a Committee of the Whole Finance meeting on September 1, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were discussed and voted on. Key procurement actions included the authorization of contracts for the purchase and refurbishment of two 2027 Ford E-450 cabs and medic boxes from P Fund Superior Sales, projected to save approximately $50,000 per vehicle compared to new purchases. The council also approved supplemental appropriations for the police K9 program funded by donations, and authorized payments related to airport maintenance and a prior lawsuit settlement. Additionally, the council approved a contract with HM Miller Construction Company for the 2025 sanitary sewer overflow reduction project following a competitive bidding process. Discussions on employee health insurance focused on amending employee contribution rates and the potential introduction of a Health Savings Account (HSA), with the council ultimately amending and passing ordinance 26-101 to adjust health insurance payments while deferring HSA funding. Several ordinances were passed with suspended reading rules to expedite procurement and budget approvals. The meeting also included updates on upcoming committee meetings and a public hearing scheduled for zoning changes.