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City Council Meeting - 2nd Meeting AMENDED - Media
Published: Jun 15, 2026
City Council Approves Settlement for Incident Involving Police Officer
The City Council approved Resolution 26-076, authorizing the settlement of a pending claim by Tara Whistler related to an incident on September 3rd, 2024. The settlement was recommended by the city solicitor and the Finance Committee. The liability was determined to be placed on the city, stemming from a rear-end collision involving Ms. Whistler and a Charleston Police Department (CPD) officer returning from training in a city cruiser [cite: 370-371].
City Council Approves New Fee Structure for Parks and Recreational Facilities
The City Council approved Resolution 26-049, establishing regulations and a schedule of fees, rates, and charges for the use of city-owned parks and public grounds facilities. This resolution aligns with the recently passed Bill 8076, which shifts the process of setting these fees from an ordinance to a resolution, allowing for greater flexibility and responsiveness. Both the Parks and Recreation Committee and the Finance Committee reviewed and recommended the adoption of the 13-page document detailing these charges and regulations [cite: 198-204].
Public Grounds Department to Acquire New Remote Mower for Levee Maintenance
The City Council approved Resolution 26-070, authorizing the purchase of a new R60 remote mower with a 60-inch deck for the Public Grounds Department from West Virginia Tractor Company. The cost of the mower is $74,798, with the price determined through a competitive bid process. This mower is intended for use on steep hillsides along the river levee. The Finance Committee recommended its approval [cite: 227-231].
Charleston Fire Department to Receive New Breathing Apparatus System
Resolution 26-072 was adopted, authorizing the Mayor or City Manager to purchase a replacement cascade filling and compressor system for the Charleston Fire Department from Municipal Emergency Services. The cost is $122,736, and the price was determined through a competitively sourced wheel contract. This system is used to fill the department's breathing apparatus tanks. The Finance Committee approved the purchase [cite: 248-253].
Charleston Police Department to Receive Two New Upfitted Transport Vans
The City Council authorized the Mayor or City Manager to enter into a contract with Adamson Industries Corp. for the upfitting of two new transport vans for the Charleston Police Department. The contract amount is $79,990, and the price was determined through a competitive bidding process. The Finance Committee recommended the passage of this resolution [cite: 213-218].
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