Dearborn Heights, MI

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The City Council will hold a special meeting and a study session focused on the Berwyn Senior Center. The agenda includes a closed session to discuss the case of Mohamed Bazzy v. City of Dearborn Heights.

• Study session regarding Berwyn Senior Center
• Closed session regarding Mohamed Bazzy v. City of Dearborn Heights case no. 24-016553-CD

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The City Council will discuss several property purchase offers and various service contracts. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding an alley vacation and a second reading of an ordinance concerning school bus camera-based violations.

• Public hearing for alley vacation: South Beech Daly Street between Penn Avenue and Kitch Street
• Second reading of Ordinance No. H-26-05 regarding school buses and camera-based violations
• Resolution to extend the 2026 Winter Tax Deadline without penalty
• Purchase offers for properties at 5365 Campbell, 26005 Currier, 24759 Hopkins, 4461 Mayfair, and 25720 Norfolk
• Contract and agreement reviews for Carpenters Union, Communications Officers Association, HexHorizon, Wade Trim, and Wolverine Printing

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The City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct general business and closed sessions. The closed sessions will cover a specific legal case and tentative union agreements.

• Closed session regarding Led Lion v. City of Dearborn Heights case no. 25-001548-CK
• Closed session to discuss tentative agreements with the Dispatcher's Union and the Carpenter's Union

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The City Council will hold a study session to discuss the VertexOne resident water meter tracking app and website.

• Study session regarding VertexOne Resident Water Meter Tracking App/Website

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The Dearborn Heights City Council meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026, with a 6:00 p.m. study session dedicated to interviewing candidates to fill a council vacancy. The published agenda otherwise lists only standard procedural items — approval of minutes, public comment, fund transfers and current claims, consideration of bids, reports, and ordinances and resolutions — without naming specific contracts, ordinances, or dollar amounts. Residents may attend in person at City Hall Council Chambers, 6045 Fenton, or virtually via Zoom, and can contact the City Clerk before 5:00 p.m. on meeting day to provide input.

• Study session at 6:00 p.m. for City Council vacancy interviews
• Public hearings and public comment period on the agenda
• Fund transfers and current claims listed, with no amounts specified in the agenda
• Consideration of bids listed, with no bids or dollar figures named
• Ordinances and resolutions listed as an agenda category, with no specific items described

General

The Dearborn Heights City Council meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 5:45 p.m. in a special meeting at City Hall Council Chambers, 6045 Fenton, with virtual attendance available via Zoom. The agenda is largely procedural: roll call, agenda approval, minutes approval, public comment, fund transfers and current claims, consideration of bids, and reports. The one substantive listed item is a request from Comptroller Baydoun for a special assessment public hearing.

• Comptroller Baydoun requests a special assessment public hearing (item 9A)
• Fund transfers and current claims on the agenda (item 6)
• Consideration of bids (item 7)
• Reports from the Mayor and City Officials
• Public comment available in person or via Zoom; contact City Clerk Senia at (313)791-3434 before 5:00 p.m. on meeting day

The City Council approved a motion to schedule a public hearing regarding a special assessment roll for October 27, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. The Council directed the City Clerk to make the assessment roll and Department of Public Works report available for public inspection and to provide notice to affected property owners.

• Approved agenda for October 6, 2026 meeting (5-0)
• Set public hearing for special assessment roll for Oct 27, 2026 (5-0)
• Ordered filing of assessment roll and DPW report for public review (5-0)
• Directed public and mail notification for special assessment (5-0)
• Adjourned special meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Dearborn Heights City Council meets Tuesday, September 29, 2026, starting with a 5:00 p.m. study session featuring an AXON presentation. The agenda as provided lists no other business items, ordinances, contracts, or public hearings. Residents may attend in person at City Hall Council Chambers, 6045 Fenton, or virtually via Zoom. Public comment is taken during the meeting by raising a hand in Zoom.

• 5:00 p.m. City Council Study Session — AXON Presentation
• Meeting held at City Hall Council Chambers, 6045 Fenton
• Virtual attendance available via Zoom (Meeting ID 818 6056 7588, Passcode 227939)
• Public comment taken via Zoom by raising a hand
• Questions for Council can be directed to City Clerk Senia at (313) 791-3434 or [email protected] before 5:00 p.m. on meeting day

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The Dearborn Heights City Council is holding a special meeting with a standard agenda of routine items such as minutes approval, fund transfers, and bids. The meeting also includes two closed sessions: one to discuss an employee personnel matter and another to discuss the Led Lion v. City of Dearborn Heights lawsuit (case no. 25-001548-CK).

• Closed session: update on an employee personnel matter
• Closed session: Led Lion v. City of Dearborn Heights, case no. 25-001548-CK
• Public hearings and public comment
• Fund transfers and current claims
• Consideration of bids

The Dearborn Heights City Council held a special meeting to discuss legal matters in closed session. Following these sessions, the Council voted to concur with legal counsel's recommendations regarding an employment matter and the case of Led Lion v. City of Dearborn Heights.

• Approved amended meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved moving to closed session for legal discussions (5-0)
• Approved returning to open session (5-0)
• Concurred with legal counsel on employment matter (5-0)
• Concurred with legal counsel on Led Lion v. City of Dearborn Heights (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

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City Council

The Dearborn Heights City Council is holding its regular meeting on September 22, 2026, with a full agenda of decisions and discussions. Key items include awarding a FEMA home demolition bid, approving several property sale and listing agreements, and considering ordinances on school bus camera violations and water infrastructure. The meeting also includes public hearings, claims approvals, and various reports from city officials.

• FEMA Home Demolition Bid Award
• Exclusive Listing Agreements for 4461 Mayfair, 25948 McDonald, 0 Merrick, 0 Nightingale, 25720 Norfolk
• Purchase Offers for 5720 Huron and 24300 McDonald
• First Reading of School Buses; Camera-Based Violations Ordinance
• Ordinance Amendment Regarding Water Infrastructure Improvements

The City Council approved a $10.5 million grant-funded budget for a new fire headquarters and authorized several city-owned property sales. The council also elected Hassan Saab as Council Chair and Robert Constan as Council Chair Pro Tem. Other actions included approving road resurfacing and new city vehicles.

• Approved $10.5M grant funding for new Fire Department Headquarters
• Approved $485,500 for Cherry Hill resurfacing
• Approved $582,157 for a Grapple Truck and Lift Truck
• Approved FEMA Homes Demolition bid to Inner City Contracting (max $85,495)
• Approved listing agreements for city properties at 4461 Mayfair, 25948 McDonald, 0 Merrick, 0 Nightingale, and 25720 Norfolk
• Approved purchase offers for city properties at 5720 Huron and 24300 McDonald
• Elected Hassan Saab as Council Chair and Robert Constan as Council Chair Pro Tem
• Denied resolution to establish public comment periods at start and end of meetings (2-4)

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City Council

The Dearborn Heights City Council is holding its regular meeting on September 8, 2026, to approve minutes, claims, and consider reports from city officials. Key items include a resolution for an intergovernmental agreement with the Wayne County Sheriff's Office, a water main contract modification, and a water meter change out notice. Public comments are invited in person or via Zoom.

• Resolution and Intergovernmental Agreement between Wayne County Sheriff's Office and City of Dearborn Heights
• DWSRF Water Main Contract Modification
• Water Meter Change Out Notice
• Current Claims & ACH/Wire Transfers 6-1 through 6-38
• Minutes from Regular Meeting of 08-25-26

The Dearborn Heights City Council meeting was called to order but no council members were present, so no quorum existed. A motion to adjourn was made by staff and adopted, ending the meeting at 6:06 p.m. No substantive decisions were made.

• Meeting adjourned due to lack of quorum (motion adopted)

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The Dearborn Heights City Council will convene a special meeting on September 3, 2026, at City Hall Council Chambers. The session is primarily procedural, including approval of minutes, public hearings, fund transfers, and reports from city officials. No substantive ordinances or major decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from August 25, 2026 regular meeting
• Fund transfers and current claims (6-1 through 6-38)
• Intergovernmental agreement between Wayne County Sheriff's Office and City of Dearborn Heights
• DWSRF Water Main Contract Modification
• Canceling the Regular Meeting of September 8, 2026

The special meeting was called to order but only two of seven council members were present, so no quorum existed. The council immediately voted to adjourn without conducting any business or making substantive decisions.

• Adjourned meeting due to lack of quorum (2-0)

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The Dearborn Heights City Council is holding its regular meeting on August 25, 2026. The agenda includes public hearings, approval of claims and minutes, and reports from the Mayor and city officials. Key items include considering bids for water bill printing, an alley vacation petition, purchase offers for two city-owned properties, and a collective bargaining agreement.

• Consideration of bids for water bill printing
• Mayor's report on alley vacation petition
• Mayor's report on purchase offers for 24501 Ann Arbor Trail and 3916 Cornell
• Mayor's report on POAM collective bargaining agreement
• Approval of over-budget invoices for 2025-2026 fiscal year

The Dearborn Heights City Council approved the sale of two city-owned properties, awarded a water bill printing contract, and accepted a councilman's resignation. The council also approved a no-cost time extension for the new fire station grant and several other administrative items. All motions were adopted unanimously.

• Approved sale of 24501 Ann Arbor Trail to NetCo Investment Group LLC for $305,000
• Approved sale of 3916 Cornell to Manal Ismail for $98,000
• Awarded water bill printing/mailing contract to Wolverine Solutions Group
• Approved $85,275 payment to GTJ Field Services for cleanup of city-owned properties
• Approved no-cost time extension for new fire station grant to Sept 30, 2028
• Accepted resignation of Councilman Hassan Ahmad
• Referred X Drive Auto Sales LLC business license renewal back to administration
• Approved renewal of DIRECTV franchise agreement

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The Dearborn Heights City Council is holding a special meeting on August 11, 2026, to conduct routine business including agenda approval, minutes, public comments, fund transfers, bids, and reports. The agenda also includes a closed session to discuss a claim (no. 2501829) involving Heaven Potts, with specific city officials and an attorney from Kopka Law Group.

• Closed session to discuss Heaven Potts claim no. 2501829
• Public hearings and public comment period
• Fund transfers and current claims
• Consideration of bids
• Ordinances and resolutions

At a special meeting on August 11, 2026, the Dearborn Heights City Council held a closed session to discuss the legal case of Heaven Potts (case no. 2501829). Upon returning to open session, the Council voted to concur with the legal advice provided by Corporation Counsel Gary Miotke, Assistant Corporation Counsel Saad, and Attorney Orfej Najdeski.

• Approved the agenda for the Special Meeting of August 11, 2026
• Moved to a closed session to discuss legal case Heaven Potts case no. 2501829 (6-0)
• Returned to open session at 5:23 p.m.
• Concurred with legal counsel's advice regarding Heaven Potts case no. 2501829
• Adjourned the special meeting at 5:24 p.m.

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The City Council will vote on a bid for drywall installation at City Hall, consider purchase offers for 24501 Ann Arbor Trail, and discuss a price reduction on city-owned vacant land. Other items include a fifth amendment to a sublease agreement, termination of the Parkland Park Agreement, and a resolution to extend the Summer 2026 tax deadline. The meeting also includes approval of SMART contracts and a Senior Alliance contract.

• Drywall installation for City Hall offices bid consideration
• Purchase offers for 24501 Ann Arbor Trail
• Price reduction recommendation on city-owned vacant land portfolio
• Resolution to extend Summer 2026 tax deadline
• Approval of FY2026 and FY2027 SMART Municipal Credit and Community Credit contracts

The Dearborn Heights City Council approved a batch of claims and ACH/wire transfers totaling over $1 million, including a $336,860 payment to Wayne County Environmental Services Division. They also approved a drywall contract for City Hall offices, accepted purchase offers for a city-owned property at 24501 Ann Arbor Trail, and extended the Summer 2026 property tax deadline to September 3, 2026.

• Approved claims and ACH/wire transfers 6-1 through 6-56, including $336,860.57 to Wayne County Environmental Services Division
• Approved $6,850 drywall installation contract for seven City Hall offices with SI-Quality Drywall
• Approved three purchase offers for city-owned property at 24501 Ann Arbor Trail (5-1)
• Rescinded prior motion on property marketing, giving buyers until Aug 17 to submit bids to Keller Williams (5-1)
• Approved Keller Williams recommendation for price reduction on city-owned vacant land
• Approved fifth amendment to Justice Center sublease with Wayne County
• Approved amendment to terminate Parkland Park lease with Wayne County
• Extended Summer 2026 property tax deadline from Aug 17 to Sept 3 without penalty

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City Council

The Dearborn Heights City Council is holding a study session to discuss a water billing and mailing bid. This is a discussion item, not a final decision, and no other substantive business is listed on the agenda.

• Water billing and mailing bid discussion

City Council

The Dearborn Heights City Council will convene a special meeting at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall (6045 Fenton). The session is open to in-person and virtual attendance via Zoom. Public comment is permitted during designated portions of the meeting.

The Dearborn Heights City Council held a special meeting and approved the 2026–2030 Five-Year Consolidated Plan and the 2026/2027 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, as outlined in item 9-A and per a July 23, 2026 communication from Director Dabajeh. The agenda was also approved, and the meeting adjourned. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda for the special meeting (unanimous)
• Approved 2026–2030 Five-Year Consolidated Plan and 2026/2027 Annual Action Plan for CDBG Program (unanimous)
• Adjourned the special meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Dearborn Heights City Council is meeting to discuss the 2026-2030 Five Year Consolidated Plan and the 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan for CDBG. The meeting is primarily procedural, with no major decisions or actions listed. The public can attend in person or virtually via Zoom. The agenda does not include any specific proposals or ordinances for a vote.

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting to conduct general business. The agenda includes a closed session regarding the case of Krystal McCloud and Tyrone Kenney v. City of Dearborn Heights.

• Closed session regarding case no. 24-017809-CH (Krystal McCloud and Tyrone Kenney v. City of Dearborn Heights)

The Dearborn Heights City Council held a special meeting and voted unanimously to move into closed session to discuss the legal case Krystal McCloud and Tyrone Kenney v. City of Dearborn Heights (Case No. 24-017809-CH). After returning to open session, the council voted to concur with the recommendation of Assistant Corporation Counsel Hussein Saad and Attorney Keith Jablonski regarding the case. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and adjourned at 5:32 p.m.

• Approved agenda for special meeting (unanimous)
• Moved to closed session to discuss McCloud v. Dearborn Heights case (5-0)
• Returned to open session (unanimous)
• Concurred with legal recommendation on Case No. 24-017809-CH (unanimous)
• Adjourned special meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Dearborn Heights City Council will review bids for a FEMA demolition program and water bill printing. The body will also discuss the sale of city-owned properties and a tentative agreement with the Police Supervisors Association.

• Bid and contract for FEMA 4547.07 Demolition Program
• Water Bill Printing Bids
• Keller Williams Exclusive Listing Agreements and purchase offers for City Owned Properties
• Tentative Agreement between the City of Dearborn Heights and Police Supervisors Association
• Temporary Food Truck/Tent/Cart License Applications for GLIZZIES & MORE and LITTLE BITE BIG TASTE INC

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City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting to review bids for a FEMA demolition program and water bill printing. The body will also discuss the sale of city-owned properties and a tentative agreement with the Police Supervisors Association.

• Bid and contract award for FEMA 4547.07 Demolition Program
• Water Bill Printing Bids
• Keller Williams listing agreements and purchase offers for city-owned properties
• Tentative Agreement between the City and Police Supervisors Association
• Temporary Food Truck/Tent/Cart License Applications for GLIZZIES & MORE and LITTLE BITE BIG TASTE INC

The Dearborn Heights City Council held a special meeting on July 27, 2026, approving a tentative collective bargaining agreement with the Police Supervisors Association, awarding a demolition bid, and authorizing the sale of several city-owned properties. The council also approved the use of a broker to refurbish and sell police firearms, adopted a revised public comment policy, and cancelled the regular meeting scheduled for July 28, 2026.

• Approved tentative police union contract (expires June 30, 2028)
• Awarded FEMA demolition bid to Inner City Contracting ($73,629)
• Approved Keller Williams listing agreements for 4 city-owned properties (Currier, Cornell, Campbell, Huron)
• Approved purchase offer for 5128 Harding; deferred decision on 24501 Ann Arbor Trail to Aug 3
• Authorized purchase/rejection of Wayne County foreclosed properties up to FMV
• Adopted revised Public Comment policy
• Approved Dakota Tactical LLC to refurbish/sell 12 police MP5s (20% brokerage fee)
• Cancelled July 28 regular meeting

City Council

The City Council will hold a study session to consult on the Parks & Recreation 5-Year Master Plan and review the city's pension actuarial valuation reports. No formal votes are expected during the study session; any decisions would occur at a subsequent regular meeting.

• Consultation on Parks & Recreation 5-Year Master Plan
• Review of Pension Actuarial Valuation Reports

City Council

The Dearborn Heights City Council will hold a regular meeting on July 14, 2026. The agenda includes approval of claims, reports from the mayor and city officials, public hearings, and several business license renewals. Key items include a motion to approve a contract with MDOT for Cherry Hill Reconstruction, change orders for water main and road replacement projects, and an amendment to the intergovernmental agreement with the Wayne County Sheriff's Office.

• Motion to approve Contract No. 26-5285 between MDOT and City for Cherry Hill Reconstruction
• ARPA Water Main Replacement Change Order #1 - Bidigare Excavating
• Local Road Replacement Change Order #4 - Mark Anthony Construction
• DWSRF Meter Replacement Change Order #2 - Ferguson Waterworks
• Amending Motion #26-296 to correct Intergovernmental Agreement with Wayne County Sheriff's Office

The Dearborn Heights City Council approved a contract with MDOT for the reconstruction of Cherry Hill Road and authorized the mayor and clerk to sign it. The council also accepted a $50,000 purchase offer for 8505 Fenton St., approved listing 25401 Ann Arbor Trail at $240,000, and authorized a USGS agreement costing up to $16,000. All votes recorded were adopted; no roll-call tallies were listed.

• Approved MDOT contract 26-5285 for Cherry Hill Road reconstruction
• Accepted purchase offer #2 for 8505 Fenton St. at $50,000 with $5,000 non-refundable deposit, zero-day due diligence, closing by end of month
• Approved listing of 25401 Ann Arbor Trail by Keller Williams Legacy at $240,000
• Approved USGS agreement not to exceed $16,000, with annual renewals
• Approved amended intergovernmental agreement with Wayne County Sheriff's Office, correcting 'Dearborn' to 'Dearborn Heights'
• Approved current claims and ACH/wire transfers 6-1 through 6-42
• Approved change orders with Bidigare Excavating, Mark Anthony Construction, and Ferguson Waterworks
• Approved no residential water bills due between Aug. 3 and Aug. 17, 2026

City Council

The Dearborn Heights City Council is holding a special meeting on July 14, 2026, to consider routine business including approval of minutes, fund transfers, bids, and public comment. The most notable items are two closed-session discussions regarding claims filed by Adrian Chestnut (claim no. 2600105) and Rabeh Hijazi (claim no. 2601681). No other specific ordinances, contracts, or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda.

• Closed session to discuss Adrian Chestnut claim no. 2600105
• Closed session to discuss Rabeh Hijazi claim no. 2601681
• Public hearings and public comment (item 5)
• Consideration of bids (item 7)
• Fund transfers and current claims (item 6)

The Dearborn Heights City Council held a special meeting on July 14, 2026, and voted to enter two closed sessions to discuss the legal cases of Adrian Chestnut (claim no. 2600105) and Rabeh Hijazi (claim no. 2601681). After returning to open session, the council voted to concur and follow the recommendation of Assistant Corporation Counsel Hussein Saad on the two claims. The minutes do not state what that recommendation was or any dollar amounts, so the outcome of the claims is not disclosed in this record. All motions passed with five members present; Councilwomen Bryer and Malinowski Maxwell were absent.

• Approved the July 14, 2026 special meeting agenda
• Entered closed session to discuss Adrian Chestnut claim no. 2600105 and Rabeh Hijazi claim no. 2601681 (5-0)
• Returned to open session at 5:45 p.m.
• Voted to concur and follow Assistant Corporation Counsel Hussein Saad's recommendation on the two claims (5-0)
• Adjourned the special meeting at 5:46 p.m.

City Council

The Dearborn Heights City Council will convene a special meeting on July 7, 2026, at City Hall Council Chambers. The agenda consists entirely of procedural items, including approval of minutes, public hearings, fund transfers, and ordinances. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

The Dearborn Heights City Council held a special meeting that consisted almost entirely of two closed sessions: one to discuss an employee/legal opinion and another to discuss the legal case Swope, et al v. the City of Dearborn Heights. After returning to open session, the council voted to accept the administration's recommendation on the legal opinion regarding the employment matter and direct follow-up. The meeting then adjourned.

• Approved the agenda for the July 7, 2026 special meeting as submitted.
• Approved a motion to enter a closed session to discuss an employee/legal opinion.
• Approved a motion to enter a second closed session to discuss the legal case Swope, et al v. the City of Dearborn Heights.
• Approved a motion to return to open session.
• Approved a motion to accept the administration's recommendation on the legal opinion regarding an employment matter and direct follow-up.
• Approved a motion to adjourn the special meeting.

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting to address standard business, including fund transfers, bids, and ordinances. The session includes a closed session regarding the Mohamad Bazzy v City of Dearborn Heights case.

• Closed session regarding Mohamad Bazzy v City of Dearborn Heights case no. 24-016553-CD

The Dearborn Heights City Council held a special meeting and voted unanimously to enter closed session to discuss the pending lawsuit Mohamad Bazzy v. City of Dearborn Heights (case no. 24-016553-CD). After returning to open session, the council voted to accept the recommendation of the two attorneys handling the case. The meeting adjourned immediately afterward; the minutes do not state what the recommendation was.

• Approved the agenda for the June 30, 2026 special meeting as submitted.
• Approved moving into closed session at 5:03 p.m. to discuss the Bazzy lawsuit.
• Approved returning to open session at 5:52 p.m.
• Approved accepting the recommendation of Attorneys Andrea Pike and Carlito Young regarding the lawsuit.
• Approved adjourning the special meeting at 5:54 p.m.