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Charleston council approves package of resolutions, transfers $1M to match pool grant and passes levy measure
Summary
The Charleston City Council unanimously adopted a set of routine committee resolutions including a $33,133.56 IT security renewal, purchase of a $133,948.98 utility tractor, intergovernmental lockbox services, a $1,000,000 sinking-fund transfer to match a pool repair grant and authorization to apply for up to $2,000,000 for pool renovations; council also approved a levy continuance (Bill 8066) on a 26-0 roll call.
Charleston City Council on an evening in January 2026 approved a slate of committee recommendations that included a cybersecurity renewal, equipment purchases, grant-match transfers and a continuance of the city’s excess levy.
Council members adopted Resolution 26-010, authorizing a one-year agreement with SHI for computer and server security at a total cost of $33,133.56. Council member Jenkins described the measure as a renewal of current services for virus protection and cybersecurity; the finance committee recommended approval and the resolution was adopted by voice vote.
The council adopted Resolution 26-011 to purchase a John Deere utility tractor and accessories for the public grounds department at $133,948.98 under a statewide contract. Jenkins said the purchase was a budgeted replacement and the finance committee recommended approval.
Resolution 26-012 authorizes an intergovernmental agreement with the West Virginia State Treasurer’s Office for lockbox payment services for Charleston Fire Department ambulance billing and reaffirms the city’s participation in the consolidated investment pool; the committee noted there is no local cost for participation and council adopted the resolution by voice vote.
Council approved Resolution 26-013 to transfer $1,000,000 from the sinking fund to the federal grants fund to serve as a city match for repairs at Quito Park swimming pool; the resolution also transfers roughly $1,360,820.75 (plus accumulated interest) for other federal grant matches. The council then approved Resolution 26-014 authorizing the mayor or city manager to submit a grant application up to $2,000,000 that, if awarded, would require a $1,000,000 city match to renovate Cato Park or other qualifying city pools. Council members clarified that Resolution 26-014 is only an application to seek funds; if awarded, work would proceed through the normal bidding process.
On the Capital Connector project, Resolution 26-015 authorizes the city to enter into a grant agreement with the Federal Highway Administration and to provide up to $1,360,820.75 in non-federal funding; the finance committee reported an updated project estimate of about $26,000,000 and said the FHWA grant is capped at $25,000,000, making a local overage possible. The committee recommended approval and the council adopted the resolution by voice vote.
On a recorded roll call, the council passed Bill 8066, which places before voters a continuance of additional levies for fiscal years starting July 1, 2027 through July 1, 2030; the finance committee estimated the measure would raise about $5,000,000 under current valuations and noted the levy supports police, fire and parks. The clerk recorded 26 yays and the presiding officer declared Bill 8066 passed.
The measures were routine committee recommendations and passed with minimal debate. The council’s financial reports for municipal court, the treasurer and various city funds for periods ending May 31, 2025, were presented after the votes.
The council adjourned after a short period of member updates and community recognitions.
