Troy council adopts emergency resolution to authorize up to $100,000 for June 6 concert

TROY, Ohio — The Troy City Council on Feb. 9 adopted emergency legislation authorizing the director of public service and safety to sign a performance contract for a major concert at Troy Memorial Stadium on June 6, 2026, with total spending capped at $100,000.

The Community and Economic Development Committee recommended the measure, saying the event would mark America 250 and the 50th Troy Strawberry Festival and that national artists often require a partial payment at contract execution. "That artist is awaiting a partial payment of $50,000 in the execution of the performance contract," a committee member said. The report added that, until that payment is made, the city is prohibited from disclosing the band’s name and urged prompt approval to secure the artist.

Councilors moved to suspend the rules so the resolution could be considered the same night. The suspension motion was made by Mister Phillips and seconded by Missus Snead and carried by roll call. The adoption motion was made by Missus Snead and seconded by Missus Westfall; the clerk called the roll and the resolution was recorded as adopted.

The adopted resolution, R72026, authorizes the director of public service and safety to execute a performance contract related to the June 6, 2026 concert in an amount not to exceed $100,000 and declares the emergency necessary to complete the contract on an accelerated schedule. The committee report and reading did not specify the city funding source for the payment; that detail was not provided in the meeting record.

The special meeting was called specifically so council could act on the contract authorization before the artist scheduled other venues. With the resolution adopted, staff are authorized to proceed with finalizing the agreement under the terms set by the legislation. The meeting adjourned with no further business.