Dearborn Heights public meetings in 2023

City Council

The Dearborn Heights City Council will hold a study session and special meeting to discuss and potentially decide on creating new full-time positions and increasing the Deputy Comptroller's salary. The agenda also includes reports from the mayor and city officials, a resolution on a vote of no confidence, and other routine business.

• New full-time positions
• Deputy Comptroller salary increase
• Resolution regarding a vote of no confidence
• Cell phones for City Council
• DHPEA/TPOAM union members compensation

The Dearborn Heights City Council held a special meeting on December 19, 2023, and took several actions. A motion to create three new positions (City Engineer, Director of Asset Management, Director of Community Relations) was defeated. The council approved a $33,000 budget amendment to increase the Deputy Comptroller's salary, expanded city-issued cell phones to councilmembers, set aside $50,000 for special legal counsel, and approved a $500 one-time holiday bonus for TPOAM employees. A motion of no confidence in Mayor Bazzi was withdrawn before a vote.

• Defeated motion to create three new city positions (2-5)
• Approved $33,000 budget amendment for Deputy Comptroller salary (unanimous)
• Approved expanding city-issued cell phones to councilmembers (5-2)
• Approved $50,000 for special legal counsel (unanimous)
• Approved $500 one-time holiday bonus for TPOAM employees (6-1)
• Withdrew motion of no confidence in Mayor Bazzi

City Council

The Dearborn Heights City Council is holding its regular meeting on December 12, 2023, to discuss and decide on a range of items including appointments to boards and commissions, grant acceptances, a proposed moratorium extension on used car lots, and resolutions on police employment and a charter review committee. The agenda also includes routine items such as claims approval, business license renewals, and public comment periods.

• Extension of moratorium on used car lots (Council Chairman Abdallah)
• Resolution regarding Police Department employment (Councilman Abdel-Hak)
• Resolution to establish a City Charter Review Committee (Councilman Abdel-Hak)
• CDBG-DR Ecorse Creek Grant Application Resolution (Chief of Staff Hernandez & City Engineer Dib)
• Fire Chief Brogan: MIOSHA MIWISH Grant Acceptance & Related Purchase; OHSP Grant Acceptance for Vehicle

The City Council approved two $9,000,000 grant applications for infrastructure improvements and authorized a $50,000 budget for independent legal counsel. Members also extended a moratorium on used car lots for 180 days and approved various mayoral appointments to city boards. Several items, including a proposal to extend benefits to council members, were referred to future study sessions.

• Approved two $9M CDBG-DR grant applications for infrastructure (6-0)
• Allocated $50,000 budget for independent special legal counsel (Unanimous)
• Extended used car lot moratorium for 180 days (Unanimous)
• Approved $1,821.07 payment for Michigan Avenue Innovation Network (Unanimous)
• Accepted $930,000 highway safety grant for crash response vehicle (Unanimous)
• Tabled council benefits extension to study session (Unanimous)
• Tabled police department employment resolution to study session (Unanimous)
• Established a City Charter Review Committee (Unanimous)

City Council

The Dearborn Heights City Council will hold its regular meeting at City Hall Council Chambers, with members attending in person and the public having the option to attend in person or virtually via Zoom. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as approval of minutes, public hearings, fund transfers, and reports from city officials, including agreements and grant designs.

• Claims and ACH/Wire Transfers 6-1 thru 6-49
• DHPEA/TPOAM Agreement reported by Mayor
• ADDED AT MEETING - Claim 6-8 AMD Engineering Group LLC Agreement & Invoice
• ADDED AT MEETING - Special Payment to City Employees
• CDBG-DR Round 2 Grant Design Agreement

The City Council approved ARPA-funded payments of $1,500 for police and fire personnel and $1,000 for other eligible employees who worked during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Council also established new competitive bidding requirements for contracts exceeding $5,000 and approved various infrastructure and service agreements, including a grant writing contract with Wade Trim.

• Approved $1,500-$1,000 ARPA payments for eligible city employees (unanimous)
• Set $10,000 credit card limit for Police Department (unanimous)
• Affirmed $5,000 competitive bidding threshold for city contracts (6-1)
• Approved AMD Engineering Group to do business with the city (unanimous)
• Approved $23,500 for Hennessey Engineers PRV design (unanimous)
• Approved CDBG-DR Round 2 grant writing services with Wade Trim (unanimous)
• Approved Lower Rouge CSO L-42 contract change order (unanimous)
• Approved remote revenue collection sites at nine city locations (6-0)

City Council

The Dearborn Heights City Council will hold its regular meeting on November 14, 2023, at City Hall Council Chambers. The agenda includes procedural items, a public hearing on a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, fund transfers, bid awards for animal control trucks, and reports from city officials on budgets and plans.

• Updated resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza
• Bid awards for Animal Control Truck Unit Box and Truck Chassis ($6-01 thru 6-75)
• First reading of Proposed Ordinance H-23-04 on Unattended and/or Unused Utility Poles
• 2024 SMART Contract approval by Parks & Recreation Director Laurencelle
• Grant acceptance and funds allocation for Outdoor Fitness Court

The City Council approved a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and accepted a $105,000 National Fitness Campaign grant for outdoor fitness courts. The Council also authorized a $81,010 contract for a city-wide flood mitigation plan and increased the Parks & Recreation credit card limit to $3,500 with specific oversight requirements. Additionally, the Council tabled a motion regarding competitive bidding processes for further study.

• Approved resolution calling for immediate ceasefire in Gaza (7-0)
• Awarded $23,910 animal control unit box bid to Swab Wagon Company Inc. (6-0)
• Awarded $52,181 animal control truck chassis bid to Gorno Ford (7-0)
• Approved $81,010 contract for stormwater and flood mitigation plan (7-0)
• Increased Parks & Recreation credit card limit to $3,500 (4-3)
• Accepted $105,000 National Fitness Campaign grant (6-0)
• Tabled competitive bid process affirmation to study session (7-0)
• Renewed business licenses for Livernois Motorsports and Bellagio Banquet (7-0)

City Council

The Dearborn Heights City Council will hold its regular meeting on October 24, 2023, at City Hall. The agenda includes approval of minutes, public hearings, fund transfers, and consideration of multiple construction bids for city facilities. Several ordinances and reports from officials will also be discussed.

• Bid awards for Eton Center and Berwyn Center projects (painting, cement replacement, marquee, doors, IT/security)
• Second reading of Ordinance H-23-03 for Taylor Dearborn Heights Gateway Overlay District
• Extension of temporary food uses and licenses at specific locations
• Renewal of Alliance of Rouge Communities membership
• Business license renewal for Van Born Tavern & Grill

The Dearborn Heights City Council unanimously approved six construction and IT/security contracts for the Eton and Berwyn senior centers, totaling about $190,000, funded by CDBG and reimbursed by the US Treasury. It also approved a $306,825 state water infrastructure grant with a $81,010 match, renewed the Alliance of Rouge Communities membership for $12,026, and adopted several police technology purchases. A police equipment lease was defeated, and a charter competitive bid affirmation was referred to a study session.

• Awarded Eton Senior Center Pavilion Painting/Lead Abatement to Perry Street Property Group ($30,000)
• Awarded Eton Senior Center Cement Replacement to Genoa Contracting LLC ($27,500)
• Awarded Eton Senior Center Marquee Replacement to LED Lion Inc. ($24,450)
• Awarded Eton Senior Center External Doors Replacement to LED Lion Inc. ($31,680)
• Awarded Eton Senior Center IT/Security Project to BAE Networks LLC ($34,358)
• Awarded Berwyn Senior Center IT/Security Project to BAE Networks LLC ($42,743)
• Approved State High Water Infrastructure Grant Agreement ($306,825) with 26% match ($81,010)
• Defeated 3-year police dispatch chair lease with Thomas Shelby & Company (3-4)

City Council

The Dearborn Heights City Council is holding a special meeting and study session on October 17, 2023. The study session will focus on the Van Born Overlay District. The agenda also includes routine items such as minutes approval, fund transfers, bids, and reports, as well as a closed session for TPOAM negotiations.

• Study session on Van Born Overlay District
• Closed session for TPOAM negotiations with Mayor Bazzi, Chief of Staff Hernandez, HR Director Hazlett, Comptroller King, and Corporation Counsel Farinha
• Public hearings and comment on agenda items
• Consideration of bids
• Fund transfers and current claims

The Dearborn Heights City Council held a special meeting where they approved the agenda and voted to move into a closed session to discuss TPOAM negotiations. After returning to open session, the council voted to adjourn the meeting.

• Approved agenda for the special meeting
• Moved to closed session to discuss TPOAM negotiations (6-0)
• Returned to open session at 6:08 p.m.
• Adjourned the special meeting at 6:13 p.m.

City Council

The Dearborn Heights City Council will hold its regular meeting on October 10, 2023, at City Hall. The agenda includes procedural items like approving minutes, public hearings, and fund transfers, as well as decisions on bids for street paving and boiler room pipe replacement at the Eton Senior Center. Reports from city officials cover fee increases, grant approvals, and project modifications.

• Swearing-in of new Police Chief Hart
• Bid award for 2023 Street Paving Contract
• Bid award for Eton Senior Center Boiler Room Pipes & Valves Replacement
• Proposal to increase Building Department Inspection and Permit Fees
• First reading of Proposed Ordinance H-23-03 for Taylor Dearborn Heights Gateway Overlay District

The City Council approved several infrastructure projects, including a major street paving contract and a FEMA hazard mitigation grant. The council also voted to waive water bill penalties through the end of 2023 and established a single early voting site for the city.

• Awarded 2023 Street Paving Contract to Mark Anthony Contracting for up to $2,751,474.03 (Unanimous)
• Approved $2.725M FEMA/MSP/Hazard Mitigation Grant Program agreement (Unanimous)
• Waived penalties on current water bills until December 31, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Established Canfield Community Center as the single municipality early voting site (Unanimous)
• Awarded Eton Senior Center boiler room pipe and valve replacement to Allied Building Services for $18,700 (Unanimous)
• Approved increase of electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and occupancy permit fees (Unanimous)
• Approved $114,452.55 change order for Lower Rouge CSO L-42 Sewer Separation Project (6-1)
• Approved purchase of 36 defibrillators and 2 trainers from Stryker for $67,308.60 (Unanimous)

City Council

The Dearborn Heights City Council is meeting to handle routine business including filling a council vacancy, approving minutes, and considering bids for the Eton Center restroom improvement and a Paycom payroll system. They will also review several contracts, including union agreements and grant-funded purchases, and consider a liquor license resolution.

• Council Vacancy Appointment
• Bid Award - Eton Center Restroom Improvement
• Bid Award - Paycom Payroll System
• Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters Contract
• Dearborn Heights Police Officers Association Contract

The Dearborn Heights City Council appointed Zouher Abdel-Hak to fill a council seat vacancy, term ending December 31, 2023, with a 3-2 vote. The council approved multiple contracts, including a new payroll system with Paycom (not to exceed $86,000 annually) and labor agreements with the Carpenters union and Police Officers Association (4-2). It also approved claims payments with one item removed for clarification, and authorized various purchases and appointments.

• Appointed Zouher Abdel-Hak to fill council vacancy (3-2)
• Approved claims 6-1 through 6-49, removing 6-24 IB Electric for clarification
• Awarded Eton Center Restroom Improvement bid to Decima LLC ($62,000)
• Awarded payroll system bid to Paycom, not to exceed $86,000 annually
• Approved contract with Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters (2023-2026)
• Approved contract with Dearborn Heights Police Officers Association (4-2)
• Authorized purchase of 120 PCs for libraries ($31,440)
• Renewed business license for Randy's Robindale Bar

General

The City Council will hold a special meeting to address fund transfers, bids, and reports from the Mayor and city officials. The meeting includes closed sessions regarding a legal case involving A&A Gas LLC and labor negotiations with multiple unions.

• Closed session: A&A Gas LLC v. Dearborn Heights
• Closed session: Labor negotiations with Carpenters Union, TPOAM, POAM, and IAFF
• Discussion of fund transfers and current claims
• Consideration of bids

The City Council held a special meeting that included a closed session to discuss labor negotiations and a legal case. Following the closed session, the Council voted to concur with the Corporation Counsel's recommendation regarding A & A Gas LLC v. Dearborn Heights.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Entered closed session to discuss A & A Gas LLC v. Dearborn Heights and labor negotiations
• Concurred with Corporation Counsel recommendation in A & A Gas LLC v. Dearborn Heights

City Council

The Dearborn Heights City Council is holding a regular meeting with several action items, including appointments, fund transfers, and reports from city officials. Key items include ARPA premium pay for employees, street construction engineering authorizations, and agreements for park improvements. The agenda also includes public hearings and business license renewals.

• BLN ARPA Task Order: American Rescue Plan Act Premium Pay Allocation for Impacted City Employees
• 2023 Street Construction Program - Construction Engineering Authorization
• Design Work Authorization for City-Wide School Pedestrian Crossing Improvements Program
• Agreement with Wade Trim for Improvements to Heather Lane Park and Van Houten Park
• Business License Renewals for Anthony's All Car & Truck Sales, Rusted Crow Distillery, and Wes Financial Auto Group

The City Council elected a new Council Chair Pro Tem and approved several street repair contracts and design projects. The council also authorized various equipment purchases for police and fire departments and renewed several business licenses.

• Elected Councilman Baydoun as Council Chair Pro Tem (4-1)
• Approved $1M extension for Concrete Sectioning Street Repair contract with Angel’s Cement Company
• Approved $107,000 Change Order #1 for Asphalt Paving with S & J Sealer Company
• Authorized Wade Trim for street construction design ($98,000) and pedestrian crossing improvements ($65,000)
• Approved $10,775.96 for Police Department displays and monitors from CDWG
• Approved $2,977 for technical rescue equipment from TechnicalRescue.com
• Authorized disposal of two totaled police vehicles (Unit 42 and Unit 21)
• Renewed business licenses for Anthony's All Car & Truck Sales, Rusted Crow Distillery, and Wes Financial Auto Group

City Council

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 most notable item is a closed session to discuss pending litigation in the case Al-Asedi v City of Dearborn Heights, involving the city's legal counsel.

• Closed session for pending litigation: Al-Asedi v City of Dearborn Heights
• Approval of minutes
• Fund transfers and current claims
• Consideration of bids
• Public hearings and comment on agenda items

The Dearborn Heights City Council held a special meeting on August 29, 2023, and voted unanimously to concur with Corporation Counsel's recommendation in the legal case Al-Asedi v. Dearborn Heights. The council also approved the agenda and moved into closed session to discuss the case, then returned to open session and adjourned. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda for special meeting (unanimous)
• Moved to closed session to discuss Al-Asedi v. Dearborn Heights (5-0)
• Returned to open session (unanimous)
• Concurred with Corporation Counsel's recommendation in Al-Asedi v. Dearborn Heights (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Dearborn Heights City Council is holding its regular meeting on August 22, 2023, to discuss and decide on various city business. Key items include a report from Treasurer Hicks-Clayton on re-opening bank accounts, a change order for the Joy Road water main, and a proposal for the Beech Daly non-motorized crossing design. The agenda also includes routine approvals, a resignation, and a temporary food truck license application.

• Consideration to re-open Dearborn Federal Savings Bank accounts
• Joy Road Water Main Change Order #2
• Beech Daly Non-Motorized Crossing Design Proposal for Professional Engineering Services
• Temporary Food Truck/Tent/Cart License Application - The Burger Co.
• Claims and ACH/Wire Transfers 6-01 thru 6-96

The Dearborn Heights City Council approved a $2,125,884 grant application for capital improvements and programming at the Canfield Community Center and Richard A. Young Recreation Center. They also accepted Councilman Ray Muscat's resignation, approved a change order increasing the Joy Road Water Main contract by $149,941.75, and authorized several design and contract actions. All motions passed, with the resignation accepted 4-2.

• Approved $2,125,884 Michigan Community Centers grant application for Canfield Community Center and Richard A. Young Recreation Center
• Accepted Councilman Ray Muscat's resignation effective August 21, 2023 (4-2)
• Approved Joy Road Water Main Change Order #2 increasing contract by $149,941.75
• Authorized Wade Trim to finalize CSO L-41 design and bid documents up to $139,200
• Approved MIGreenPower Program agreement with DTE
• Approved Beech Daly Non-Motorized Crossing design services up to $19,900
• Approved $206,000 13th District Community Grant for city libraries
• Approved $71,794 carpet contract for Caroline Kennedy Library

General

The Dearborn Heights City Council is holding a special meeting on August 22, 2023, to handle routine business such as approving minutes, fund transfers, claims, and bids. The agenda also includes a closed session for discussing police department personnel, involving the mayor, corporation counsel, HR director, police chief, and other directors.

• Closed session on Police Department Personnel with Mayor Bazzi, Corporation Counsel Farinha, HR Director Hazlett, Police Chief Hart, Director Vanderplow, Director Swope
• Public hearings and comment on agenda items
• Fund transfers and current claims
• Consideration of bids
• Ordinances and resolutions

The Dearborn Heights City Council held a special meeting that consisted solely of procedural actions. The council approved the agenda, moved into a closed session to discuss police personnel issues, returned to open session, and adjourned. No substantive decisions were made in open session.

• Approved agenda for the special meeting (unanimous)
• Moved to closed session for police personnel issues (5-1, Wencel nay)
• Returned to open session (unanimous)
• Adjourned the special meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Dearborn Heights City Council is holding a regular meeting with several reports and resolutions. Key items include a resolution to submit a Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Infrastructure Grant application to the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, a police presentation, and reports from city officials on purchases and grants. The agenda also includes approval of minutes, claims, and public comment periods.

• Resolution authorizing submission of CDBG-DR Infrastructure Grant application to MEDC
• Police presentation
• Fire Chief Brogan: purchase of CPR mannequins and public assistance grant award approval
• IT Director Cooper: purchase of police department desktop computer and BAE contract amendment for security cameras and card access
• Claims and ACH/Wire Transfers 6-01 thru 6-29

The City Council approved several equipment purchases for police and fire services and accepted a $545,303.66 FEMA grant. The council also authorized a grant application for up to $1.8 million in infrastructure funds and approved the 2023-2024 CDBG Action Plan.

• Authorized CDBG-DR Infrastructure Grant application for up to $1.8 million
• Accepted $545,303.66 FEMA Public Assistance Grant (FEMA-4607-DR-MI)
• Approved $14,580.00 for 16 police department desktop computers
• Approved $4,347.12 for CPR mannequins and accessories
• Approved $21,478.00 and $638.35 for security camera and card access system amendments (4-1)
• Approved Program Year 2023-2024 CDBG Action Plan
• Approved current claims and ACH/Wire Transfers 6-1 through 6-29
• Elected Councilman Baydoun as Temporary Council Chair

City Council

The Dearborn Heights City Council will conduct its regular meeting on July 25, 2023, focusing on routine procedural items such as approving minutes, claims, and bids. No major policy decisions or controversial items are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from July 11 and July 18 meetings
• Fund transfers and claims (6-1 through 6-61)
• Bid award for Asphalt Pavement Street Repair Program in Golfview Subdivision
• Disposal of items at City Hall
• Demolition contract for Van Houten Park Playscape

The City Council awarded a contract for street pavement repairs in the Golfview Subdivision and other areas. The council also approved various claims, the disposal of City Hall basement items, and the reopening of two bank accounts.

• Awarded Asphalt Street Pavement Repairs Program contract to S & J Sealer Co. not to exceed $190,800.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved Current Claims and ACH/Wire Transfers 6-1 through 6-61 (Adopted)
• Approved disposal of various furniture and electronics from City Hall basement (Unanimous)
• Authorized agreement with Tomassi Cement Co. pending review by Corporation Counsel (6-1)
• Approved re-opening of bank accounts for Confiscated (Drugs) Monies (#7460) and Federal Forfeiture (#5559) (Unanimous)

General

The Dearborn Heights City Council is holding a special meeting with a standard agenda covering minutes, public comment, bids, reports, and ordinances. The only specific item listed is a closed session to discuss the case Hachem v. Dearborn Heights with the mayor, chief of staff, and corporation counsel.

• Closed session for Hachem v. Dearborn Heights with Mayor Bazzi, Chief of Staff Hernandez, and Corporation Counsel Farinha - Rosati Schultz Joppich & Amtsbuechler, PC

The Dearborn Heights City Council held a special meeting on July 25, 2023, primarily to discuss the legal case Hachem v. Dearborn Heights in closed session. After reconvening, the council voted unanimously to concur with the recommendation of counsel in the case. Councilman Constan arrived late and abstained from the vote.

• Approved agenda for the special meeting (unanimous)
• Moved to closed session to discuss Hachem v. Dearborn Heights (5-0)
• Returned to open session (unanimous)
• Concurred with counsel's recommendation in Hachem v. Dearborn Heights (5-0, 1 abstention)

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Dearborn Heights City Council with a standard agenda covering fund transfers, claims, bids, reports, ordinances, and public comment. The only specific item listed is a closed session regarding the case Bazzi v. Dearborn Heights, involving Mayor Bazzi, Chief of Staff Hernandez, Corporation Counsel Farinha, and attorney Carlito H. Young of Rosati Schultz Joppich & Amtsbuechler, PC. No other substantive decisions or discussions are detailed in the agenda.

• Closed session on Bazzi v. Dearborn Heights with Mayor Bazzi, Chief of Staff Hernandez, Corporation Counsel Farinha, and Carlito H. Young of Rosati Schultz Joppich & Amtsbuechler, PC
• Public hearings and comment on agenda items
• Fund transfers and current claims
• Consideration of bids
• Ordinances and resolutions

The Dearborn Heights City Council held a special meeting and, after a closed session, voted to concur with the recommendation of counsel in the legal case of Bazzi v. Dearborn Heights. The meeting was otherwise procedural, including agenda approval and adjournment.

• Approved agenda for special meeting (unanimous)
• Moved to closed session to discuss Bazzi v. Dearborn Heights (5-0)
• Returned to open session (unanimous)
• Concurred with counsel's recommendation in Bazzi v. Dearborn Heights (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Dearborn Heights City Council is holding a regular meeting with several action items, including approving claims and wire transfers, considering bids, and hearing reports from the mayor and city officials. Key items include purchasing properties from the Wayne County tax foreclosure list, a police vehicle purchase request, and multiple IT agreements for network switches, security cameras, and fiber internet. The council will also consider a business license renewal for Cooper's Garage.

• Claims and ACH/Wire Transfers 6-1 through 6-36
• Purchase and payment of properties from Wayne County Tax Foreclosure List
• Police Chief Hart – Vehicle Purchase Request
• IT agreements: network switches & WIFI, card access system, security cameras, fiber internet
• Business License Renewal – Cooper's Garage at 21244 Van Born

The Dearborn Heights City Council approved a series of expenditures including a $1,521,843 renewal of the MMRMA property and liability coverage, a $500,000 budget amendment for IT projects, and the purchase of four Chevrolet Tahoes for the police department. The council also approved agreements with BAE Networks for network switches, card access, and security cameras, and with Comcast for fiber internet. All votes were 6-1 with Councilman Wencel dissenting on several items.

• Approved MMRMA property & liability coverage renewal for $1,521,843 (6-1)
• Approved $500,000 budget amendment for IT services (6-1)
• Approved purchase of four Chevrolet Tahoes for police (unanimous)
• Approved BAE Networks agreement for 36 network switches/WiFi at $161,752.64 plus 10% overage (6-1)
• Approved BAE Networks agreement for unified card access system at $116,758.36 plus 20% overage (6-1)
• Approved BAE Networks agreement for IP-based security cameras at $131,455.25 (6-1)
• Approved Comcast Business fiber internet agreement for 36 months (6-1)
• Approved purchase of 2023 Right of Refusal parcels for $158,501.96 (unanimous)

City Council

The Dearborn Heights City Council approved routine items including claims, bids, and licenses, and extended the moratorium on used car lots for 180 days. It also approved a rent abatement for Elite Sports, set aside $700,000 from fund balance, and referred a vehicle lease back to administration.

• Approved claims and ACH/wire transfers totaling over $1 million (unanimous)
• Awarded tree removal/trimming bid to Urban Tree Trimming Services Inc. (unanimous)
• Awarded Van Houten Park playscape demolition to Tomassi Cement Co. for $17,500 (unanimous)
• Extended used car lot moratorium for 180 days (unanimous)
• Approved rent abatement for Elite Sports at 2100 Kinloch (unanimous)
• Set aside $700,000 from fund balance (4-3)
• Approved lead copper testing addition to Hennessey Engineers contract up to $4,900 (unanimous)
• Referred 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer lease for Parks & Recreation Director back to administration (unanimous)

City Council

The Dearborn Heights City Council held a special meeting and, after a closed session, voted to concur with the recommendation of counsel in the legal case of Ramadan v. Dearborn Heights. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with no other substantive decisions made.

• Approved agenda for special meeting (4-0)
• Moved to closed session to discuss Ramadan v. Dearborn Heights (4-0)
• Returned to open session (4-0)
• Concurred with counsel's recommendation in Ramadan v. Dearborn Heights (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

City Council

The Dearborn Heights City Council referred the A&B Operator Services bid back to administration to consider other bid methods, despite a motion to award it to Phoenix Environmental. The council also approved claims and transfers, authorized bidding for the library carpet replacement, approved monitor purchases, renewed business licenses, and tabled a rent abatement decision for Elite Sports.

• Referred A&B Operator Services bid back to administration for other bid methods (5-2)
• Approved current claims and ACH/wire transfers 6-1 through 6-51
• Authorized advertising for bids for Caroline Kennedy Library Carpet Replacement
• Approved payment of $12,563 for Michigan Municipal League membership renewal
• Approved purchase of 105 monitors for city libraries at $12,867.75
• Renewed business licenses for Fairlane Eagles, Happy Wealthy 168, Connect Auto Sales, and Stitt Carl E. Post (6-1)
• Approved renewal of Temporary Food Truck/Tent/Cart License for Catrina Mia
• Placed Elite Sports rent abatement on next meeting agenda

City Council

The Dearborn Heights City Council adopted the FY2023-24 operating budget and a tax levy totaling $32,269,246, with rates per $1,000 of taxable value. The budget was approved excluding the tax levy and water/sewer rates, with salary raises removed for later voting and $25,000 added to the Council budget for media. All votes were unanimous among present members, with some absences.

• Adopted FY2023-24 operating budget and tax levy (unanimous)
• Approved tax levy of $32,269,246 at $21.2723 per $1,000 taxable value
• Adopted budget excluding tax levy, water/sewer rates, and salary raises, with $25,000 added for Council media (5-0, 2 absent)

City Council

The Dearborn Heights City Council held a special meeting on May 23, 2023, primarily to discuss the legal case Manson et al. v. Dearborn Heights in closed session. After returning to open session, the council voted to accept the recommendation of Corporation Counsel regarding the case. The motion passed with six ayes, no nays, and one abstention from Councilman Wencel, who had recused himself earlier due to a possible conflict of interest.

• Approved agenda for special meeting (unanimous)
• Moved to closed session to discuss Manson et al. v. Dearborn Heights (5-0)
• Returned to open session (unanimous)
• Accepted Corporation Counsel's recommendation in Manson et al. v. Dearborn Heights (6-0-1)

City Council

The Dearborn Heights City Council voted 4-3 to defeat the proposed operating budget for Fiscal Year 2024 (July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024), and a subsequent motion to reconsider also failed. The council approved a property tax administration fee for Summer and Winter 2023, authorized two FEMA hazard mitigation grant agreements, and approved various purchases and payments. A proposal to allow an outdoor event at 26116 Warren was defeated, and a food truck park at Canfield Community Center was tabled.

• Defeated FY2023-24 operating budget resolution (3-4)
• Defeated motion to reconsider budget (4-3)
• Approved property tax administration fee for Summer/Winter 2023 (6-1)
• Approved FEMA hazard mitigation grant agreement 4607-10 with $10,915 match (unanimous)
• Approved FEMA hazard mitigation grant agreement 4607-11 with $30,700 match (unanimous)
• Approved replacement of two rooftop units at City Hall for $28,285 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Dell server and upgrades totaling $57,862.47 (unanimous)
• Defeated outdoor event at 26116 Warren for Buff X Customization LLC (0-7)

City Council

The City Council conducted a public hearing to receive comments and objections regarding the proposed Corporate Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. No votes were recorded to approve or deny the budget during this special meeting.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Opened public hearing for proposed 2023-2024 Corporate Fund Budget
• Closed public hearing for proposed 2023-2024 Corporate Fund Budget

City Council

The Dearborn Heights City Council held a special meeting that was almost entirely procedural. The council approved the agenda, moved into a closed session to discuss personnel matters, returned to open session, and adjourned without taking any substantive public action or votes on ordinances, contracts, or policies.

• Approved special meeting agenda (3-1, Wencel nay)
• Moved to closed session to discuss personnel (5-0)
• Returned to open session (4-0)
• Adjourned special meeting (4-0)

City Council

The Dearborn Heights City Council approved current claims and ACH/wire transfers totaling $437,213.38, awarded a legal services contract to Meroueh & Hallman, LLP at $140/hour, and approved a grass cutting services agreement with Artistic Landscaping and Lawn Service. The council also approved an online payment service agreement with CSG Forte Payments, Inc., amended the CEDD CDBG Action Plan funding, and approved several bank account closures. A motion to approve the Street Pavement Repair Program Change Order #1 initially failed but was later approved after reconsideration.

• Approved current claims and ACH/wire transfers totaling $437,213.38 (6-0)
• Awarded Federal Grants Legal Services bid to Meroueh & Hallman, LLP at $140/hour with 3-year contract (6-0)
• Approved Grass Cutting Services Agreement with Artistic Landscaping and Lawn Service (6-0)
• Approved agreement with CSG Forte Payments, Inc. for online payment services (6-0)
• Approved 2022-2023 CEDD CDBG Action Plan Funding Amendment Tables 1 & 2 (6-0)
• Approved Warren Valley Golf Course Outdoor Restroom Repairs Change Order #1 for $11,496.36 (5-0)
• Approved Street Pavement Repair Program Change Order #1 after reconsideration (4-1)
• Approved closure of multiple bank accounts and fund transfers (6-0)

City Council

The City Council approved a temporary business license for TTM Truck LLC. Following a closed session, the council voted to concur with Assistant Corporation Counsel Jablonski regarding the legal case of Manson & Mora v. Dearborn Heights.

• Approved Temporary Food Truck/Tent/Cart Business License Application for TTM Truck LLC (Unanimous)
• Concurred with Assistant Corporation Counsel Jablonski in Manson & Mora v. Dearborn Heights (Adopted)

City Council

The Dearborn Heights City Council held a special meeting to discuss the legal case Meyers v. Dearborn Heights. After a closed session, the council voted to concur with Corporation Counsel Farinha's recommendation in the case, with a 5-2 vote. The meeting was otherwise procedural, including agenda approval and adjournment.

• Approved agenda for special meeting (unanimous)
• Moved to closed session to discuss Meyers v. Dearborn Heights (6-0, Constan absent)
• Returned to open session (unanimous)
• Concurred with Corporation Counsel's recommendation in Meyers v. Dearborn Heights (5-2)
• Adjourned special meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Dearborn Heights City Council approved a $541,015 contract with Environmental Glass Inc. for the Berwyn Senior Center Window Replacement Project, with up to $58,985 in change orders, totaling not more than $600,000. The council also approved the 2022/2023 CDBG CV Substantial Amendment Table, an ACH payment policy, a $50 fine increase for certain ordinances, and a resolution supporting a state loan for a sewer separation project. All decisions were made at the regular meeting on April 25, 2023.

• Approved $541,015 bid to Environmental Glass Inc. for Berwyn Senior Center windows, plus up to $58,985 change orders (6-0, Ahmad absent)
• Approved 2022/2023 CDBG CV Substantial Amendment Table and new GL account for window project (unanimous)
• Approved ACH policy to streamline vendor payments (unanimous)
• Approved $50 fine increase for attached ordinances (unanimous)
• Approved dismissal without prejudice of default ordinance violations and adding identified businesses to tax rolls (6-1, Bryer nay)
• Approved HydroCorp Cross Connection Control Service Agreement extension for 2 years at $3,721.50/month (unanimous)
• Approved airing all council meetings within 7 days on WDHT/YouTube and unaired meetings from last 12 months within 30 days (6-1, Bryer nay)
• Adopted resolution supporting CWSRF loan application for Lower Rouge CSO Area L41 Sewer Separation Project (unanimous)

City Council

The Dearborn Heights City Council held a special meeting that was largely procedural. It approved the agenda, moved into closed session to discuss the Police Department Periodic Personnel Evaluation, returned to open session, and adjourned. No substantive decisions were made.

• Approved the agenda for the special meeting (4-0)
• Moved to closed session to discuss police personnel evaluation (4-0)
• Returned to open session (5-0)
• Adjourned the special meeting (5-0)

City Council

The City Council approved $1,374,738.68 in current claims and ACH/wire transfers. The council also authorized payments for youth sports programs, the purchase of 30 trees, and the renewal of several business licenses.

• Approved $1,374,738.68 in current claims and ACH/wire transfers (5-0)
• Approved $15,917.00 for the purchase of 30 trees from United Lawnscape (5-0)
• Approved $9,175.00 in total allotments for youth football and basketball programs (5-0)
• Authorized Letters of Understanding with police supervisors and police officers associations (5-0)
• Concurred with TIFA Board approval of the 2023-2024 TIFA Budget (5-0)
• Scheduled 2023-2024 Corporate Fund Budget public hearing for May 16, 2023 (5-0)
• Renewed business licenses for Erwine’s Auto Sales Inc., Uncle Ray’s Place, Dearborn Heights Moose Lodge, and Ford Lanes Inc. (5-0)
• Approved business licenses for El-Sayad Meat On The Go and HYPE Athletics Festival (5-0)

City Council

The Dearborn Heights City Council approved multiple bids, including a $814,866 contract for Warren Valley Golf Course cart path repairs, and authorized a $7.84 million ARPA fund transfer to the General Fund. It also approved a rezoning at 6428 North Inkster, a sewer project change order, and various appointments and licenses. A motion to increase the police credit card limit was initially defeated but later approved after reconsideration.

• Approved $814,866 cart path repair bid to Bowen Paving (5-1)
• Approved $7,842,769 ARPA fund transfer to General Fund (6-0)
• Approved rezoning of 6428 North Inkster parcels to Commercial Mixed Use (6-0)
• Approved $1,528,173.60 sewer project change order (6-0)
• Approved $154,211 equipment storage building bid to Dave's Contracting (5-1)
• Approved $32,804 carpet replacement bid to New Carpet & Flooring (5-0-1)
• Approved police credit card increase to $30,000 after reconsideration (4-2)
• Defeated first reading of pigeon feeding ordinance (2-4)

City Council

The Dearborn Heights City Council held a special meeting and unanimously approved a settlement in the legal case Suleiman v. Dearborn Heights, following a closed session discussion. The council also approved the meeting agenda and adjourned. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda for March 21, 2023 special meeting (6-0)
• Moved to closed session to discuss Suleiman v. Dearborn Heights (6-0)
• Returned to open session (6-0)
• Approved settlement in Suleiman v. Dearborn Heights (6-0)

City Council

The Dearborn Heights City Council unanimously approved a bid for annual on-call lateral sewer tap repairs to The LED Lion Inc., and authorized the mayor and clerk to sign the contract. The council also approved 10% local match commitments for two FEMA/MSP flood mitigation grant applications to acquire and demolish flood-prone homes along Ecorse Creek and on Currier and Hanover Streets. Additionally, the council approved several administrative items, including bank account closures, a water assistance program agreement, and a task order for emergency management services.

• Awarded annual on-call lateral sewer tap repairs bid to The LED Lion Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved 10% local match for FEMA/MSP HMGP-4547 grant application, up to $295,125 (unanimous)
• Approved 10% local match for FEMA/MSP HMGP-4494 grant application, up to $393,500 (unanimous)
• Approved LIHWAP agreement with MDHHS (unanimous)
• Approved amended task order for BLN Emergency Management LLC, expenses not to exceed $15,000 (unanimous)
• Approved closure of six bank accounts and fund transfers (unanimous)
• Approved disposal of surplus items at two recreation centers (unanimous)
• Approved $4,595 in allotment money to District 7 Dad's Club programs (unanimous)

City Council

The Dearborn Heights City Council approved collective bargaining agreements with the Police Officers Association of Michigan/Dearborn Heights Communications Officers Association (expiring June 30, 2026) and the Command Officers Association of Michigan/Dearborn Heights Police Supervisors Association (expiring June 30, 2024), both by 5-2 votes. The council also approved a multi-year agreement with CivicPlus for website and management software, with first-year payments not to exceed $139,222.62, by a 5-2 vote. A resolution to direct Corporation Counsel to seek bids for a forensic audit of city bank accounts was defeated 2-5.

• Approved police communications officers union contract (5-2)
• Approved police supervisors union contract (5-2)
• Approved CivicPlus multi-year software agreement (5-2)
• Approved $1,108,055.68 in claims and wire transfers (unanimous)
• Approved $1,793.76 payment to LED Lion Design (unanimous)
• Approved $7,950.00 payment to LED Lion Design (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 for water billing postage (unanimous)
• Defeated resolution for forensic audit of bank accounts (2-5)

City Council

The Dearborn Heights City Council held a special meeting on February 21, 2023, primarily to enter a closed session to discuss tentative agreements with the 20th District Court Union Employees, the Police Officers Association of Michigan, the Communications Officers Association, and the Command Officers Association. The council approved the agenda, moved to closed session, returned to open session, and adjourned without taking any public votes on the agreements themselves.

• Approved agenda for special meeting (6-0)
• Moved to closed session to discuss tentative union agreements (5-1)
• Returned to open session (6-0)
• Adjourned special meeting

City Council

The City Council approved the 2023 Sidewalk Replacement Program bid for Villanova Construction Co. Inc. and authorized several budget amendments for the 2022/2023 fiscal year. Additionally, the Council approved a resolution regarding tax underpayments or overpayments of $10.00 or less and updated the city's poverty exemption application requirements. A proposal to consolidate several city bank accounts failed to pass.

• Awarded 2023 Sidewalk Replacement Program bid to Villanova Construction Co. Inc.
• Approved $4,356 payment to Spaulding Decon for jail cleaning services
• Appointed Mariana Hernandez to Community and Cultural Relations Commission
• Approved 3-year lease for city vehicle for Building & Engineering Director
• Approved MOU with TPOAM Union regarding pension calculations
• Authorized $5,000 retainer for outside legal counsel
• Approved 2023 Poverty Exemption Application and requirements
• Amended ordinance regarding false alarm fees

City Council

The Dearborn Heights City Council defeated a motion to concur with the mayoral reappointment of eight Planning Commission members, then voted to refer the appointments back to administration for more backup. The council also approved a $1.6M state grant, various purchases, and directed a review of the Special Land Use Ordinance.

• Approved $1,613,881.89 Public Assistance Grant from State of Michigan (unanimous)
• Defeated Planning Commission reappointments (2-5)
• Referred Planning Commission appointments back to administration (unanimous)
• Approved FundingScout Services agreement with Wade Trim (4-3)
• Approved $2,630 deposit for 25 chairs for Studio B (unanimous)
• Defeated appointment of Hussein Saad as Assistant Corporation Counsel (3-4)
• Referred Assistant Corporation Counsel appointment back to administration (unanimous)
• Directed Corporation Counsel to review Special Land Use Ordinance (4-3)

City Council

The City Council held a special meeting consisting primarily of a closed session. No substantive public decisions or votes on ordinances were recorded.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Moved to closed session to discuss leased properties and union negotiations (unanimous)
• Moved back to open session

City Council

The Dearborn Heights City Council held a special meeting and unanimously voted to concur with Corporation Counsel on the legal case of Osman v. Dearborn Heights. The council also approved the meeting agenda and moved into closed session to discuss the case before reconvening in open session. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved special meeting agenda (5-0)
• Moved to closed session to discuss Osman v. Dearborn Heights (5-0)
• Moved back to open session (5-0)
• Concurred with Corporation Counsel on Osman v. Dearborn Heights (5-0)
• Adjourned special meeting (5-0)

City Council

The Dearborn Heights City Council approved multiple bids and grants, including a $87,519.74 bid for hoses, nozzles, and appliances to Municipal Emergency Services, partially funded by a federal AFG grant. The council also extended the moratorium on used car lots for an additional 180 days and accepted a $1,254,243.51 Public Assistance Grant from the State of Michigan. All motions passed unanimously with Councilman Wencel absent.

• Awarded $87,519.74 bid for hoses/nozzles/appliances to Municipal Emergency Services (6-0)
• Awarded $5,088.50 bid for technical rescue equipment to TechnicalRescueEquipment.com (6-0)
• Extended moratorium on used car lots for 180 days (6-0)
• Accepted $1,254,243.51 State of Michigan Public Assistance Grant (6-0)
• Approved $1,207,698.79 in current claims (6-0)
• Approved payment of $14,730.03 in taxes for City-owned properties, minus penalties/fees (6-0)
• Approved $8,004.20 National Opioid Settlement Year 2 Payment (6-0)
• Referred 2023 Municipal Disclosure Annual Filing Report back to Administration (6-0)