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Council approves city projects and equipment

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 22, 2026

Council Approves City-School Land Exchange

Council adopted the second reading of Ordinance 25-2026, authorizing a real-estate exchange between the city and North Canton City School District. It also approved additional professional-services costs of up to $31,430.73 for police department renovations and up to $225,326.28 for the police renovations and City Hall HVAC project.

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Briefing

Jun 15, 2026

Council Advances Five-Year Water Rate Plan

Council approved the first reading of a five-year water and sewer rate plan beginning in 2027. The plan would restructure rates in 2027 and raise rates 5% annually from 2028 through 2031; one example discussed was a $5.39 increase for certain in-city residential usage.

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Briefing

Jun 8, 2026

Council Advances Park Safety Restrictions

The committee unanimously advanced a proposed ordinance that would restrict Tier 3 sex offenders from North Canton parks and park facilities; exceptions for parents, pass-through travel, fishing ponds, and golf courses were discussed. The proposal still required consideration on the City Council agenda.

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Briefing

Jun 1, 2026

Council Approves Fire Station Price Ceiling

Council approved a Guaranteed Maximum Price Agreement for a new fire station, setting the construction cost ceiling at $11,469,883.89. The ordinance was passed as an emergency under suspended rules.

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Briefing

May 18, 2026

2026 Budget Approved, Fire Station Advances

North Canton City Council adopted the 2026 appropriations ordinance and amended the rates and fees used for the fiscal-year budget. Council also advanced a proposed guaranteed maximum price agreement for a new fire station, not to exceed $11,469,883.89, but delayed final action until June 1.

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Briefing

May 11, 2026

Council Advances Contract Approval Changes

Council approved an amended first reading of Ordinance 19-2026, which would remove the council voice vote required after the board of control approves certain contracts and purchases. The administration would instead report those approvals at a later council meeting. Officials also reported no impact to the city water supply while temporarily taking the Dressler well offline as a precaution.

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Briefing

May 4, 2026

Council Considers Faster Contract Approvals

Council discussed removing the separate voice vote for contracts and purchases over $50,000 after Board of Control approval, allowing already-budgeted work to move forward more quickly. The provided excerpt does not record a final vote on the proposed ordinance.

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Briefing

Apr 27, 2026

Council Funds Police Department Renovation

Council approved a $605,000 transfer from the sale proceeds of 1206 North Main Street to fund a police department renovation project, along with added funding for property and liability insurance.

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Briefing

Apr 20, 2026

Council Advances Real Property Disposal Rules

Council advanced an item that would allow North Canton to sell, lease, or otherwise dispose of city-owned real estate through City Council action; the item was moved to the council agenda but was not finally enacted in this meeting. The proposal would not change the existing auction process for city vehicles and equipment.

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Briefing

Apr 13, 2026

Council Advances Grant-Supported Property Project

Council unanimously approved transferring property on Stratavon Drive into city control so the AMLER grant project can continue moving forward. It also approved the 2026 appropriations ordinance, including up to $20,000 for parks donations and funding related to the fire station construction fund.

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Briefing

Apr 6, 2026

Parks administrator ordinance moves forward

Council moved an ordinance creating a full-time Parks Planning and Development Administrator to a third reading on April 13. The position is intended to help implement the parks master plan and pursue grants; six affirmative votes would be required for it to take effect immediately as an emergency.

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Briefing

Mar 23, 2026

Council Approves Financing for Milling Machine

Council approved a financing plan for a 2026 Wirtgen W60Ri milling machine and related equipment, with a maximum expected principal of $299,558.78. The city plans to use it for potholes, small street sections, alleys, curbs, and other paving work.

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Briefing

Mar 16, 2026

Council Advances 2026 Spending Changes

Council advanced proposed 2026 appropriations totaling $868,200, including $8,600 for possible street-department overtime, $34,250 for salt-dome repairs, and funding for a water and sewer rate review. It also advanced a $27,445 energy-efficiency grant for LED lighting at three city facilities and a purchase of a milling machine financed at 4.9% interest.

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Briefing

Feb 23, 2026

Council approves sidewalk funding application

Council approved an application for Safe Routes to School funding for a sidewalk on the north side of 7th Street between Briar Avenue and Woodside Avenue. The application is due March 6; the program could cover up to $1 million and 100% of eligible costs, while the project is estimated at about $548,000 with a potential city share of $60,000 to $65,000.

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Briefing

Feb 9, 2026

City Renews Depository Agreement

Council unanimously renewed Huntington National Bank as the primary depository for city funds for five years, from March 1, 2026, through February 28, 2031.

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Briefing

Jan 28, 2026

Council approves city projects and equipment

Council approved contracts for City Hall HVAC replacement, police department renovations, 9th Street Northeast water-line and roadway work, and purchases of three public-service vehicles or machines. It also approved 2026 appropriations and finance reports, renewed a five-year city-funds depository agreement, and authorized winter-season salt purchasing.

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