Wayne, Michigan

City Council

The City Council will review a request from the Department of Public Works to purchase heavy machinery. The agenda also includes approval for two employment agreements within the Youth Services department.

• Purchase of a 2026 John Deere 524P High Lift Wheel Loader and extended warranty for up to $222,601.88
• Employment Agreement for the Youth Services Chief Administrator
• Employment Agreement for the Youth0 Services Case Manager Supervisor

City Council

The Wayne City Council will consider and vote on several contract awards for infrastructure projects, including a slip lining sewer repair, an asphalt resurfacing project, and a park path replacement. The council will also act on a commercial and industrial reassessment proposal, labor agreements with IBEW Local 58 and AFSME Local 290.15, and a traffic control amendment adding bike lanes on Northbound Second St. Additional approvals include engineering service extensions and several Freedom of Information appeals.

• Approve bid award for 2026 Slip Lining Project to Inland Water Pollution Control ($163,985 plus 10% contingency, total not to exceed $180,383.50) – Water and Sewer budget
• Approve bid award for 2026 Asphalt Resurfacing and Removal & Replacement Project to Al’s Asphalt ($499,017.50 plus 10% contingency, total not to exceed $548,919) – Local Roads budget
• Approve bid award for 2026 Attwood Park Hot Mix Asphalt Path Removal & Replacement Project to Best Asphalt ($249,921 plus 10% contingency, total not to exceed $274,913) – Downtown Development Authority
• Approve WCA assessing commercial and industrial reassessment proposal for $52,479 ($36,035 from DDA, $16,444 from General Fund)
• Approve amendment to Traffic Control Order #626 adding bike lanes on Northbound Second St. at West Michigan Ave.

Downtown Development Authority (DDA)

The Downtown Development Authority will consider a Façade Improvement application from The Clay Gallery and studio at 3127 S. Wayne Rd. The board will also review a revenue and expenditure report for May 2026, approve routine bills and minutes, and hear a report from the ICSC RECON Retail Convention. A presentation from Events and Marketing Director Lisa Kubany is also scheduled.

• Consideration of Façade Improvement application from The Clay Gallery and studio (3127 S. Wayne Rd.)
• Review of Revenue and Expenditure Report ending 5/31/26
• Report from 2026 ICSC RECON Retail Convention
• Comments from Lisa Kubany (Events and Marketing)

Commission on Aging

The Commission is reviewing a schedule of upcoming educational presentations and community meet-and-greets. The agenda includes sessions on home care, family services, and senior self-defense classes.

• Axiom Health Care presentations on Home Care (June 11) and Clinical Skillsets (June 25)
• MCHS Family Services Meet and Greet scheduled for July 27
• Senior Self-Defense Classes at Council Chambers on September 8, 15, 22, and 29

City of Wayne Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will receive a presentation on the 2026 Housing Master Plan Amendment and Future Land Use Zoning Map. Other agenda items include approval of the January 13, 2026 meeting minutes and public comments. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion item.

• Presentation of 2026 Housing Master Plan Amendment and Future Land Use Zoning Map by L. Mangan, Mckenna
• Approval of January 13, 2026 meeting minutes
• Director’s and board member comments
• Public comments

City Council

The Wayne City Council will consider approving an emergency demolition of the vacant commercial building at 35128 W. Michigan Ave, citing Ordinances 1472.03 and 1472.04. The Building & Engineering Department recommends Inner City Contracting of Detroit for the $89,000 demolition contract, to be paid from the General Fund/Building and Engineering. Approval is subject to a contract acceptable to the City and the vendor.

• Emergency demolition approval for 35128 W. Michigan Ave under Ordinances 1472.03/1472.04
• Recommendation of Inner City Contracting (Detroit) for $89,000
• Competing bids: McMillian Group, Inc. – $85,000; Direct Construction Services – $83,000
• Funding to be drawn from General Fund/Building and Engineering
• Demolition to address public safety threat per Michigan Building Code 2021 Section 104 and Rehabilitation Code Section 117

City Council

The Wayne City Council is set to adopt Ordinance 2026-03 (second reading) updating cross-connection rules to align with EGLE standards. The council will also consider a budget amendment for FY 2026-2, an amended water service contract with GLWA, and a parks millage funding amendment for Jaycee Park. Other items include a cemetery plot buyback for $150 and FOIA appeals.

• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance 2026-03 to amend cross-connection rules (Chapter 1040.27)
• Approval of Budget Amendment FY 2026-2
• Approval of Amendment No. 2 and Restated Water Service Contract with Great Lakes Water Authority
• Approval of a cemetery plot buyback request for $150 from City Properties Budget
• Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the IGA with Wayne County for parks millage funding at Jaycee Park

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on the City Manager's proposed FY 2026-2027 budget and consider its approval along with millage rates. Other items include first reading of an ordinance to update water cross-connection rules, a $264,121 change order for the Lead Water Service Replacement Project, and tentative agreements with two city employee unions. The council will also authorize a bid process for legal services and approve a $6,713.55 payment for parking line markings.

• Public hearing and approval of FY 2026-2027 budget and millage rates
• First reading of Ordinance 2026-03 amending water/sewer cross-connection rules to comply with state law
• Change Order No. 4 for Lead Water Service Replacement: increase by $264,121 to total $5,858,771
• Tentative agreements with TROAM and COAM unions for July 2026 – June 2029
• Authorization to initiate bid process for General Counsel services with/without prosecutorial services

Downtown Development Authority (DDA)

The DDA will consider approving a contract with Johnson Sign Company for signage manufacturing and installation, selecting a proposed playscape design, and approving a commercial property reassessment not to exceed $36,305. The board will also review revenue and expenditure reports for April 2026, discuss the DDA project history from 2024-2026, and review materials for the 2026 RECON Conference.

• Approval of contract with Johnson Sign Company for directional, city entrance, and city building signage
• Selection of proposed playscape design
• Approval of commercial property reassessment up to $36,305.00
• Review of Revenue and Expenditure Report ending April 30, 2026
• Review of DDA project history 2024-2026

Downtown Development Authority (DDA)

The Downtown Development Authority is reviewing a contract for new city signage and discussing the development of a destination playground. The board also reviewed recent revenue reports and upcoming community events.

• Contract with Johnson Sign Company for directional, entrance, and building signage
• Contract with Penchura for a playscape and entrance arch not to exceed $675,000.00
• Allocation of $350,000.00 toward creating a destination playground
• Retiring 10 water service lines in the Downtown area for $7,000.00
• Extension of contract for Street Scape maintenance with Highland Landscape for $44,017.00

City Council

The Wayne City Council will consider several actions at its May 5 meeting. Council members will review the FY 2026‑2027 budget overview, vote on a bid award for refuse services totaling $8,141,139 for FY 2027‑2032, and consider three resolutions covering a park purchase‑agreement amendment, a temporary City Hall closure for system training, and a National Public Works proclamation.

• Approve the $8,141,139 bid award to Priority Waste (Option 1) for refuse services FY 2027‑2032
• Approve amendment to the purchase agreement with Infinity Acquisitions LLC for Vandenberg / Sue Winn Park
• Approve closing City Hall on May 21, 22, and 26 for cloud BSA system training
• Approve the National Public Works Proclamation for the week of May 17‑23, 2026
• Review FY 2026‑2027 budget overview presented by City Manager Diane Webb

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on the 2025 special assessment roll for nuisance, dangerous buildings, and other items. It will consider awarding a $1,092,412.75 contract for the Hubbard Street watermain replacement to HMC, and a $45,871.25 contract for pavement line marking to PK Contracting (over a lower, unqualified bid). The council will also set a May 19 public hearing on the FY 2026-2027 budget and millage rates.

• Public hearing on 2025 Special Assessments for hazards, dangerous buildings, false alarms, etc.
• Bid award for 2026 Hubbard Street Watermain Replacement: HMC, Troy, MI up to $1,092,412.75
• Bid award for 2026 Pavement Line Marking: PK Contracting, Troy, MI at $45,871.25 (lowest bidder rejected as unqualified)
• Approval to set a public hearing on May 19, 2026 for FY 2026-2027 Budget and Millage Rates
• Closed session to discuss trial strategy in City of Wayne v. Anthony Miller (Case No. 22-001565-CZ)

The City Council approved a water main replacement project on Hubbard Street and confirmed the 2025 Special Assessment Roll for summer taxes. The meeting also approved a pavement marking contract and MERS amortization extension.

• Approved $45,871.25 pavement marking contract (5-0)
• Approved $993,102.50 Hubbard Street water main replacement (5-0)
• Approved MERS Amortization Extension Agreement (5-0)
• Confirmed 2025 Special Assessment Roll for summer taxes (5-0)
• Approved meeting minutes with corrections (5-0)
• Closed Public Hearing for 2025 Special Assessments (5-0)

Downtown Development Authority (DDA)

The Wayne Downtown Development Authority will consider approving a one-year extension with Highland Landscape for street scape maintenance at $44,017, authorizing the city DPW to retire 10 irrigation water service lines for $7,000, and approving a bid proposal for Goudy Park Phase II (splash pad, playground, entrance arch). The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as approval of minutes, payment of bills, and public comments.

• Approval of one-year extension with Highland Landscape for street scape maintenance, $44,017
• Approval for City of Wayne DPW to retire 10 irrigation water service lines, $7,000
• Approval of bid proposal for Goudy Park Phase II: splash pad, playground, and entrance arch