Dearborn Heights public meetings in 2025
53 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Dearborn Heights City Council is holding a special meeting on December 12, 2025, with a standard agenda including public comments, fund transfers, bids, and ordinances. The most notable items are two closed-session discussions: one on the lawsuit Mohamad Bazzy v. Dearborn Heights (Case No. 24-0165553-CD) and one on a claim by Mohamad Farhat (Claim No. 2502055). No other substantive actions are listed.
- Closed session: Legal case Mohamad Bazzy v. Dearborn Heights, Case No. 24-0165553-CD
- Closed session: Mohamad Farhat, Claim No. 2502055
- Public hearings and public comment period
- Consideration of bids
- Ordinances and resolutions
The Dearborn Heights City Council held a special meeting on December 12, 2025, primarily to discuss two legal matters in closed session: Mohamad Bazzy v. Dearborn Heights (Case No. 24-0165553-CD) and a claim by Mohamad Farhat (Claim No. 2502055). After returning to open session, the council unanimously voted to concur with the recommendations of the attorneys in both cases. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved agenda for the special meeting (unanimous)
- Moved to closed session to discuss Bazzy v. Dearborn Heights (5-0)
- Moved to closed session to discuss Farhat claim (5-0)
- Concurred with attorneys' recommendation in Bazzy case (unanimous)
- Concurred with Corporation Counsel's recommendation on Farhat claim (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting at 5:49 p.m. (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The Dearborn Heights City Council will hold a study session on a tree ordinance and a regular meeting featuring bids, rezonings, and ordinances. Key decisions include awarding contracts for sanitary pipe lining and city property brokerage, advertising for new ambulances and a fire engine, and approving second readings for ordinances creating new city departments.
- Bid award for Sanitary & Storm Pipe Lining Program Contract
- Bid award for City Owned Properties Brokerage Services
- Advertise for bids for two ambulances and a new fire engine
- Rezoning of Outer Drive R1 to RM, Warren CX to C3, and Ford Road R1 to C2
- Second reading of ordinances creating Department of Water Billing, Grants, and Communications
The Dearborn Heights City Council approved a $758,282.65 contract for the Sanitary & Storm Pipe Lining Program, authorized advertising for bids for two ambulances and a new fire engine, and awarded a brokerage services contract to Keller Williams Legacy. Several rezoning requests were referred back to administration or the planning commission for further review. The council also approved a mass notification system agreement, a dispatchers union contract, and multiple license renewals.
- Awarded $758,282.65 sanitary & storm pipe lining contract to SAK Construction (unanimous)
- Authorized advertising for bids for two ambulances (~$270,000 each) (unanimous)
- Authorized advertising for bids for a new fire engine (~$1,000,000) (unanimous)
- Awarded City Owned Properties Brokerage Services to Keller Williams Legacy, 3% max, to be negotiated (6-0, Ahmad recused)
- Referred Outer Drive rezoning (R1 to RM) back to Administration (unanimous)
- Referred Warren Ave rezoning (CX to C3) back to Planning Commission (unanimous)
- Approved CivicPlus Mass Notification agreement, $12,250/year after free period (unanimous)
- Re-approved Dispatchers Union CBA with Mayor Baydoun as signatory (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Dearborn Heights City Council will hold a special meeting on December 9, 2025, at City Hall Council Chambers. The session is primarily procedural, including roll call, pledge of allegiance, agenda approval, and minutes approval. Public hearings, fund transfers, bid consideration, and ordinances/resolutions are listed but no specific decisions or dollar amounts are provided.
The Dearborn Heights City Council held a special meeting to discuss and act on two pending lawsuits. The council unanimously approved the recommendations of attorney Donald P. DeNault Jr. in both cases: Led Lion v. City of Dearborn Heights and Krystal McCloud and Tyrone Kenney v. City of Dearborn Heights. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved attorney recommendation in Led Lion v. City of Dearborn Heights (unanimous)
- Approved attorney recommendation in Krystal McCloud and Tyrone Kenney v. City of Dearborn Heights (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Dearborn Heights City Council is holding a regular meeting with several ordinances and resolutions on the agenda. Key items include first and second readings of an ordinance amending the Local Officers Compensation Commission duties, first readings for creating a Department of Water Billing and a Department of Grants, and a resolution supporting Michigan HB 5225. The council will also consider a resolution regarding severance, a new grant writer position, and a Cellebrite renewal for the police department.
- First & second reading of Ordinance H-25-10 amending City Code Section 2-525 (Local Officers Compensation Commission duties)
- First reading of Ordinance H-25-11 creating Department of Water Billing
- First reading of Ordinance H-25-12 creating Department of Grants
- Resolution supporting Michigan HB 5225 of 2025
- Resolution regarding severance (Mayor Baydoun & Council Chairman Ahmad)
The Dearborn Heights City Council approved a new Grant Writer position with a salary not to exceed $100,000, funded by reallocating a vacant Deputy Comptroller position. They also approved a resolution declaring all prior severance agreements void and directing the current administration to refuse unauthorized severance payments. The council renewed the Cellebrite service contract for $15,535, including cell phone unlocking, and approved the first reading of ordinances for a Water Billing Department and a Grants Department.
- Approved Grant Writer position with salary up to $100,000 (unanimous)
- Approved resolution declaring prior severance agreements void (unanimous)
- Approved Cellebrite contract renewal for $15,535 (unanimous)
- Approved first reading of ordinance for Water Billing Department (6-1, Wencel nay)
- Approved first reading of ordinance for Grants Department (unanimous)
- Approved mayoral appointment of Mike Makki to Local Officers Compensation Commission (unanimous)
- Approved current claims and ACH/wire transfers totaling $1,655.00 to $135,747.57 (unanimous)
- Received and filed resolution supporting House Bill 5225 on tax deferment (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
City Council
The Dearborn Heights City Council will hold a study session to discuss employee benefits consulting services. Council members will attend in person, while the public may join in person or virtually via Zoom. No formal decisions are scheduled for this meeting.
City Council
The Dearborn Heights City Council will hold its regular meeting on November 13, 2025, covering routine items such as approval of minutes, fund transfers, and claims. Reports from city officials include a treasury drop box policy, a new water billing supervisor position, and the SMART contract for 2026. The council will also consider a business license renewal for MHS International.
- Claims and ACH/Wire Transfers 6-1 thru 6-44
- Treasurer Hicks-Clayton - Treasury Drop Box Policy
- Interim Comptroller Baydoun - New Position - Water Billing Supervisor
- Parks & Recreation Director Zbosnik - SMART Contract 2026
- Business License Renewal - MHS International
The Dearborn Heights City Council approved current claims and ACH/wire transfers 6-1 through 6-44, removing item 6-9 (Cellebrite, $10,285.00), with the largest listed payment to Mark Anthony Contracting at $1,051,910.67. The council also approved a new Water Billing Department employee at a salary limit of $72,000 paid from the Water Fund, the FY 2026 SMART contract for $110,531.00, and a business license renewal for MHS International at 20475 W. Warren. All substantive motions were adopted unanimously; Council Chair Pro Tem Saab was excused at 6:43 p.m. and the meeting adjourned at 7:19 p.m.
- Approved amended agenda (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of October 28, 2025 regular meeting (unanimous)
- Approved current claims and ACH/wire transfers 6-1 through 6-44, removing item 6-9 Cellebrite $10,285.00 (unanimous)
- Received and filed Treasurer's Office Drop Box Policy (unanimous)
- Approved new Water Billing Department employee, salary limit $72,000, paid from Water Fund (unanimous)
- Approved FY 2026 SMART contract $110,531.00 and authorized Mayor and Clerk to sign (unanimous)
- Approved business license renewal for MHS International at 20475 W. Warren (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (adopted)
City Council
The Dearborn Heights City Council is holding its regular meeting on October 28, 2025, to consider several bids, appointments, and reports. Key items include bid awards for environmental services, background investigations, and library garage repair, as well as appointments to various boards and a report on the sale of city-owned property on Outer Drive. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of minutes and claims.
- Bid award for Environmental Services
- Bid award for Background Investigation Services
- Bid award for Library Garage Repair
- Sale of City Owned Property on Outer Drive
- Appointments to DUWA Board of Directors and Technical Committee
The Dearborn Heights City Council appointed Robert Constan to a council vacancy by a 4-2 vote, accepted his resignation upon taking the oath, then appointed Ray Muscat to the seat by the same 4-2 margin. The council also approved Gary Miotke as Corporation Counsel, awarded several service and repair contracts, and approved a 20th District Court union tentative agreement covering July 2025 through June 2028. Most other items were routine approvals of minutes, claims, appointments, and budget amendments.
- Appointed Robert Constan to City Council vacancy (4-2); he then resigned upon taking oath
- Appointed Ray Muscat to the resulting Council vacancy (4-2)
- Approved Gary Miotke as Corporation Counsel through Dec 31, 2025 (unanimous)
- Awarded Environmental Testing and Consulting bid, not to exceed $5,500 (unanimous, as amended)
- Awarded Damron Investigations police background checks at $1,475 per unit (4-3)
- Awarded Albanna Construction Library Garage Repair, not to exceed $16,261 (unanimous)
- Approved 20th District Court POAM tentative agreement, July 2025-June 2028 (unanimous)
- Accepted MIDC FY2026 grant of $369,405.90 with $9,879.39 City match (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
City Council
The Dearborn Heights City Council will hold its regular meeting on October 14, 2025, at City Hall Council Chambers. The meeting includes procedural items, approval of minutes, public hearings, and consideration of bids for roof repairs at the North and South Fire Stations. Reports from city officials will cover grants, equipment sales, and personnel updates.
- Bid award for North Fire Station and South Fire Station Roof Repairs
- Bid award for Parks & Recreation 5-Year Master Plan
- MDOT Grant Agreement for Beech Daly Road and Lawrence Street Crosswalk Construction cost increase
- Parks & Recreation credit card limit increase
- Emergency purchase for Dispatch Center UPS
The council accepted Mayor Bill Bazzi's resignation and appointed Council Chairman Mo Baydoun as mayor until December 31, 2025. Baydoun then resigned from the council, and Hassan Ahmad was appointed as the new council chairman. The council also approved several contracts, including fire station roof repairs and a parks master plan, and made changes to the police department staffing.
- Accepted Mayor Bill Bazzi's resignation (unanimous)
- Appointed Mo Baydoun as Mayor until Dec 31, 2025 (unanimous)
- Appointed Hassan Ahmad as Council Chairman (unanimous)
- Approved $176,898 fire station roof repair bid to Shain Roofing (unanimous)
- Awarded $18,961 Parks & Recreation 5-Year Master Plan contract to Mannick Smith Group (unanimous)
- Approved $998,836 CDBG funds from HUD (unanimous)
- Added one Captain position ($108,540) and removed Director of Support Services ($121,955) in Police Dept (unanimous)
- Approved sale of unused police firearms to Cabella's (unanimous)
City Council
The Dearborn Heights City Council is holding a special meeting on October 14, 2025, to conduct routine business such as approving minutes, hearing public comments, and considering bids. The agenda also includes two closed sessions: one with special legal counsel Gary Miotke regarding an opinion letter, and another with city officials and Attorney Zachary Hallman concerning POAM negotiations.
- Closed session with Special Legal Counsel Gary Miotke on opinion letter
- Closed session with Chief of Staff Hernandez, HR Director Fisher, Interim Comptroller Baydoun, and Attorney Zachary Hallman on POAM negotiations
- Public hearings and public comment period
- Consideration of bids
- Fund transfers and current claims
The Dearborn Heights City Council held a special meeting on October 14, 2025, and unanimously approved the agenda. The council then voted unanimously to enter two closed sessions: one to discuss an opinion letter from Special Legal Counsel Gary Miotke, and another to discuss POAM union negotiations. After returning to open session, the council adjourned without taking any substantive public decisions.
- Approved agenda for special meeting (6-0)
- Moved to closed session to discuss legal opinion letter (7-0)
- Moved to second closed session for POAM union negotiations (7-0)
- Returned to open session (unanimous)
- Adjourned special meeting (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Dearborn Heights City Council is holding a special meeting with a standard agenda. The only substantive item is a closed session to discuss the lawsuit Sobh v. Dearborn Heights, with the city's attorney present. All other agenda items are routine procedural matters.
- Closed session for Sobh v. Dearborn Heights with City Council, Mayor Bazzi, Chief of Staff Hernandez, and attorneys Roger Farinha and Margaret Debler
The City Council met in a special session to discuss the legal case of Sobh v. Dearborn Heights. The council moved into a closed session at 6:21 p.m. and returned to an open session at 6:49 p.m. before adjourning the meeting.
- Approved agenda for September 30, 2025 (5-0)
- Approved motion to enter closed session (5-0)
- Approved motion to return to open session (6-0)
- Adjourned special meeting (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Dearborn Heights City Council will hold its regular meeting on September 23, 2025, at City Hall Council Chambers. The agenda includes procedural items such as approval of minutes and public hearings, as well as decisions on bids, fund transfers, and ordinances. Key discussions will cover roof repairs for fire stations, opioid settlement reports, and temporary food license renewals.
- Bid award for roof repairs at North and South Fire Stations
- National Opioids Settlement reports (Purdue and secondary manufacturers)
- Fund transfers and claims (6-1 thru 6-41 and 6-43 thru 6-69)
- Temporary food license renewals for Solid Oak Eatery and Shawarma and Beyond
- Resolution to give final approval or denial on Planning Commission applications
General
The Dearborn Heights City Council will hold a study session to discuss employee tuition reimbursement. This is a discussion item only, with no formal vote scheduled. The meeting will be held in person and virtually via Zoom.
- Discussion of Employee Tuition Reimbursement
City Council
The Dearborn Heights City Council will hold its regular meeting on September 9, 2025, at City Hall Council Chambers. The agenda includes approval of minutes, public hearings, fund transfers, bid awards, and reports from city officials. Key items include contract executions, ordinance readings, and public comment periods.
- Claims and ACH/Wire Transfers 6-1 thru 6-22 and 6-24 thru 6-58
- CEDD Director Saad - Bid Award - CDBG Professional Services Contract
- Second Reading of Proposed Ordinance H-25-02 - Short Term Rentals
- Temporary Food Truck/Tent/Cart License Application - Superfit Nutrition Live BBQ
- Temporary Food Truck/Tent/Cart License Application - Tacos La Conquista
The Dearborn Heights City Council approved a three-year, $3,017,300 street pavement program with A & G Construction and a five-year, $2,155,529.50 contract with AXON for police technology. The council also approved a collective bargaining agreement for communications officers and denied an amendment to the Parkland Park lease. Current claims were initially approved, then rescinded and re-approved with additional items removed.
- Approved $3,017,300 Street Pavement Program 2025-2027 contract with A & G Construction
- Approved $2,155,529.50 five-year AXON contract for police services
- Approved tentative collective bargaining agreement for Police Officers Association/Communications Officers Association
- Denied amendment to Wayne County lease for Parkland Park (6-0)
- Approved $101,200 CDBG Professional Services bid to Wade Trim Associates Inc.
- Approved purchase of water main break materials dump truck for up to $210,847.35
- Approved 4-way stop sign at Kinmore Street and Doxtator Avenue
- Reconsidered and approved Current Claims with removals of items 6-19, 6-31, 6-32, 6-33, 6-35, 6-44, and 6-51
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
General
The Dearborn Heights City Council is holding a special meeting on September 9, 2025, to conduct routine business and enter a closed session to discuss labor negotiations with the Dearborn Heights Communications Officers Association/Police Officers Association of Michigan. The agenda includes standard items such as minutes approval, public comment, fund transfers, and bids.
- Closed session for labor negotiations with Dearborn Heights Communications Officers Association/Police Officers Association of Michigan
- Public hearings and public comment
- Fund transfers and current claims
- Consideration of bids
- Ordinances and resolutions
The Dearborn Heights City Council held a special meeting on September 9, 2025, and voted unanimously to enter a closed session to discuss labor negotiations with the Communications Officers Association and Police Officers Association of Michigan. The council returned to open session and adjourned without taking any public action or votes on substantive matters.
- Approved agenda for the special meeting (5-0)
- Moved to closed session for labor negotiations (5-0)
- Returned to open session (6-0)
- Adjourned the special meeting (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Dearborn Heights City Council will hold its regular meeting on August 26, 2025, at City Hall Council Chambers. The agenda includes standard procedural items, public hearings, fund transfers, bid considerations, and reports from city officials. No major policy decisions are listed, and the meeting follows a routine format.
- Bid award for Warren Valley Parking Lot Resurfacing
- Request for bids for Caroline Kennedy Library Storage Facility Repair
- Treasurer's Office Budget Amendment
- AXON Upgrades and Updated Contract for Police Department
The Dearborn Heights City Council approved a batch of contracts and purchases, including a $291,119 infrastructure resiliency plan with OHM Advisors and a $120,000 master plan with McKenna, both over the chairman's lone no vote. A $3,017,300 street pavement contract with A & G Construction was referred back to administration rather than approved, and a $2,155,529.50 AXON contract was also sent back. The council approved a Warren Valley parking lot resurfacing bid to Asphalt Specialist LLC and authorized a $20,000-per-month city credit card for telecom bills.
- Approved Warren Valley Parking Lot resurfacing bid to Asphalt Specialist LLC with Alternates #1 and #2 (6-1, Wencel no)
- Approved $291,119 Infrastructure Resiliency Plan contract with OHM Advisors (6-1, Baydoun no)
- Approved $120,000 Comprehensive Master & Environmental Resilience Plan contract with McKenna (6-1, Baydoun no)
- Referred back to administration the $3,017,300 Street Pavement Program 2025-2027 contract with A & G Construction (unanimous)
- Referred back to administration the updated AXON contract totaling $2,155,529.50 over 5 years (5-1, Saab no)
- Approved Change Order #1 of $25,659.60 for the DWSRF Water Meter Replacement Project, reduced from $51,319.20 (unanimous)
- Approved a city credit card with a $20,000 monthly limit for telecommunication invoices (unanimous)
- Approved No Left Turn sign on Fenton at Star Academy football field (5-1, Saab no)
🗳️ How they voted — 6 divided votes
City Council
The Dearborn Heights City Council is holding a special meeting on August 26, 2025, to conduct routine business including agenda approval, minutes, public comments, fund transfers, bids, and reports. The most significant item is a closed session to discuss labor negotiations with the Dearborn Heights Police Officers Association (DHPOA/POAM), involving city officials and legal counsel.
- Closed session on DHPOA/POAM labor negotiations
- Public comments via Zoom or in person
- Fund transfers and current claims
- Consideration of bids
- Ordinances and resolutions
The Dearborn Heights City Council held a special meeting on August 26, 2025, primarily to discuss police labor negotiations with the Dearborn Heights Police Officers Association (DHPOA/POAM) in a closed session. The council approved the agenda, moved into closed session at 5:32 p.m., and returned to open session at 6:11 p.m. before adjourning. No substantive decisions were made in open session; the only actions were procedural motions to approve the agenda, enter and exit closed session, and adjourn.
- Approved agenda for special meeting (unanimous)
- Moved to closed session for DHPOA/POAM labor negotiations (4-0, 3 absent)
- Returned to open session (6-0, 1 absent)
- Adjourned special meeting (6-0, 1 absent)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Dearborn Heights City Council is holding a study session to discuss a proposed Short-Term Rentals Ordinance. This is a discussion item, not a final vote. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom.
- Discussion of Short-Term Rentals Ordinance
City Council
The Dearborn Heights City Council will hold its regular meeting on August 12, 2025, at City Hall Council Chambers. The agenda includes procedural items, public hearings, fund transfers, bid awards, and reports from city officials. Key decisions include a second reading of a short-term rental ordinance and approval of multiple contracts.
- Second reading of Proposed Ordinance H-25-02 - Short Term Rentals
- Bid awards: Warren Valley Parking Lot Resurfacing, Street Pavement Program Contract 2025-2027, Infrastructure Resiliency Plan, and Comprehensive Master & Environmental Resilience Plan
- Commercial Appraisal Services Contract (Assessor Comer)
- Intergovernmental Agreement with Garden City for Family Resource Center Establishment (Roger Farinha)
- Citizens' Petition to Address Unauthorized Disclosure of Minors' PII
The Dearborn Heights City Council approved the 2025-2027 Street Pavement Program Contract with A & G Construction, the lowest bidder, with modifications requiring time-stamped photos, cancellation with cause, and annual renewal discretion. The council also approved several other contracts, including the Infrastructure Resilience Plan and Comprehensive Master Plan, and referred the short-term rental ordinance to special legal counsel.
- Awarded 2025-2027 Street Pavement Program Contract to A & G Construction (5-0)
- Awarded Infrastructure Resilience Plan bid to OHM (5-0)
- Awarded Comprehensive Master & Environmental Resilience Plan bid to McKenna (5-0)
- Approved Financial Audit 3-Year Service Contract to Alan C. Young & Associates (5-0)
- Approved purchase of Vactor 2100i from MacQueen Group for $643,400 (5-0)
- Approved Intergovernmental Agreement with Garden City for Family Resource Center (5-0)
- Referred short-term rental ordinance H-25-02 to Special Legal Counsel (5-1)
- Approved Summer Tax deadline extension to August 28, 2025 (4-2)
🗳️ How they voted — 3 divided votes
City Council
The Dearborn Heights City Council is holding a special meeting and study session to discuss a resolution regarding City Charter Section 8.9 on the disbursement of funds. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval, public comments, and reports, as well as discussions on a D7 Dad's Club, reactivating the City Beautiful Commission, and a community garden proposal.
- Resolution regarding City Charter Section 8.9 - Disbursement of Funds
- D7 Dad's Club Discussion
- Reactivation of the City Beautiful Commission
- Community Garden Proposal
At a July 29, 2025 special meeting, the Dearborn Heights City Council approved its amended agenda and opened discussion with three representatives of the D7 Dad's Club. A motion to reinstate the City Beautiful Commission and forward four resident names to the Mayor was amended to refer the item back to Councilman Wencel. A separate motion to give the commission community-garden authority was withdrawn. The meeting adjourned at 9:46 p.m.
- Approved amended special meeting agenda (4-0)
- Opened discussion with three D7 Dad's Club representatives (6-0)
- Referred City Beautiful Commission reactivation back to Councilman Wencel, as amended (5-0)
- Withdrew motion granting the City Beautiful Commission community-garden authority (5-0)
- Adjourned the meeting at 9:46 p.m. (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Dearborn Heights City Council will convene a regular meeting to conduct standard procedural business, including approval of minutes, public hearings, fund transfers, and consideration of bids. The meeting also includes reports from city officials and new business items such as license renewals and a food truck application.
- Bid award for Warren Valley Golf Course Parking Lot Project
- Renewal of MMRMA Property & Liability Coverage E-Proposal
- MDOT Grant Agreement for Beech Daly Road and Lawrence Street Crosswalk Construction
- Business License Renewal for Cooper's Garage
- Temporary Food Truck/Tent/Cart License Application for Emelia's Guac 'n' Roll
The council approved the MMRMA property and liability coverage renewal for $1,645,254, with $744,692 in net asset distribution rolled into the retention fund. It rescinded a prior motion and awarded the commercial appraisal services bid to Judeh & Associates, Inc. The council also referred the Warren Valley Golf Course parking lot project back to administration for a new bid, and referred the Garden City Family Resource Center agreement to the next meeting. A motion to add a new Water Billing Department employee was defeated, and a resolution on disbursement authority was also defeated.
- Approved MMRMA insurance renewal for $1,645,254 (unanimous)
- Rescinded Motion #25-380 and awarded appraisal bid to Judeh & Associates (5-2)
- Referred Warren Valley Golf Course parking lot project back for new bid (5-2)
- Referred Garden City Family Resource Center agreement to next meeting (unanimous)
- Defeated motion to add new Water Billing employee (3-4)
- Defeated resolution on Treasurer's disbursement authority (3-4)
- Approved Senior Centers restricted donation account (unanimous)
- Approved Richard A. Young Recreation Coordinator position change to 40-hour exempt (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted — 5 divided votes
City Council
The Dearborn Heights City Council is holding a special meeting followed by a study session focused on Drinking Water and Clean Water State Revolving Fund projects. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval, public comment, and fund transfers, plus a closed session for legal consultation on a lawsuit. No votes on specific projects are listed on the agenda.
- Study session on Drinking Water State Revolving Fund & Clean Water State Revolving Fund Projects
- Closed session for legal consultation on Mazloum v. Dearborn Heights
- Public hearings and public comment period
- Consideration of bids
- Ordinances and resolutions
The Dearborn Heights City Council held a special meeting on July 15, 2025, primarily to discuss the legal case Mazloum v. Dearborn Heights in closed session. After returning to open session, a motion to follow Corporation Counsel's recommendation was defeated by a 3-4 vote. The meeting then adjourned.
- Approved the special meeting agenda (6-0, Constan absent)
- Moved to closed session to discuss Mazloum v. Dearborn Heights (7-0)
- Returned to open session (unanimous)
- Motion to follow Corporation Counsel's recommendation in Mazloum v. Dearborn Heights defeated (3-4)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
City Council
The Dearborn Heights City Council will hold its regular meeting on July 8, 2025, at City Hall Council Chambers. The agenda includes approval of minutes, public hearings, claims and fund transfers, bid awards, and reports from city officials. Two items were added during the meeting: a motion to rescind the New Fire Station Site Selection and a Community Garden Assessment.
- Bid award for Commercial Appraisal Services to Assessor Comer
- Bid award for Ordinance Department Vehicle Replacement
- Budget amendments from Comptroller's Office and DoIT Director Cooper
- DPW Supervisors Association Contract Extension
- Rescinding Motion 25-326 for the New Fire Station Site Selection
The Dearborn Heights City Council approved a commercial appraisal services contract with Judeh & Associates Inc. for up to $10,000, after amending the original motion to award to Frohm & Widmer. The council also approved a 36-month vehicle lease for the Ordinance Department, a $348,390 BS&A Cloud software agreement, and several budget amendments. A motion to authorize payments for water fund projects was referred to a study session.
- Awarded commercial appraisal services to Judeh & Associates Inc. (4-3)
- Approved 36-month lease for 2025 Ford Escape at $480/month
- Approved $348,390 BS&A Cloud software agreement
- Approved Fire Department budget amendments for gear grant
- Approved Library budget amendments for grants and state aid
- Authorized up to $26,000 for reading kit books from Book Depot
- Adopted CSO Basin SRF funds collection resolution
- Referred water fund project payments to study session (4-3)
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
General
The Dearborn Heights City Council is holding a special meeting on July 8, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. The agenda includes routine items like approval of minutes, public hearings, fund transfers, bids, and reports. A closed session is scheduled to discuss pending litigation in the case Swope et al v. Dearborn Heights, with specific legal counsel present.
- Closed session on pending litigation Swope et al v. Dearborn Heights
- Public hearings and public comment period
- Fund transfers and current claims
- Consideration of bids
- Ordinances and resolutions
The City Council held a special meeting to discuss pending litigation in the case of Swope et al v. Dearborn Heights. Following a closed session, the Council voted to reject a proposal discussed during that session.
- Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Entered closed session to discuss Swope et al v. Dearborn Heights litigation (6-1)
- Rejected proposal discussed in closed session (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
General
The Dearborn Heights City Council will hold a special meeting on July 1, 2025, at City Hall Council Chambers. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as agenda approval, public hearings, and public comment periods. Members of the public may attend in person or virtually via Zoom.
- Public hearings and public comment periods scheduled
- Warren Valley Golf Course Parking Lot Agreement with Crestwood School District under Council Chairman Baydoun's report
- Fund transfers and current claims to be considered
The Dearborn Heights City Council adopted a resolution consenting to a non-exclusive license for the Crestwood School District to use portions of the Warren Valley Golf Course parking lot. This consent is valid from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, or until a written sublease agreement is executed. The council also authorized Special Legal Counsel Gary T. Miotke to represent the city regarding this license and any proposed sublease.
- Approved agenda for special meeting (Motion 25-366)
- Adopted resolution consenting to Crestwood School District license for golf course parking (Motion 25-367)
- Authorized Special Legal Counsel Gary T. Miotke to handle legal services for the license/sublease
- Adjourned meeting (Motion 25-368)
City Council
The Dearborn Heights City Council is holding its regular meeting on June 24, 2025, to consider a rezoning request, bid awards, budget amendments, and various purchases. The agenda includes a proposal to rezone a property on Ann Arbor Trail from R1 to RM, as well as several contract change orders and equipment purchases. Public comments are invited in person or via Zoom.
- Rezoning of 33-008-99-0009-000 Ann Arbor Trail from R1 to RM
- Bid award for Bridge Design Services and Environmental & SHPO Bridge Assessments
- Warren Valley Golf Course Parking Lot Agreement with Crestwood School District
- Police Department purchase of mobile radios and ammunition
- Budget Amendments #1 and Library Budget Amendment
The Dearborn Heights City Council approved several major items, including a $195,151.72 purchase of 28 mobile radios from Motorola, a rezoning of the Ann Arbor Trail Lot from R1 to RM (with a condition that the Planning Commission's recommendation returns to Council for final decision), and multiple budget amendments. The Council also awarded contracts for bridge design services to Wade Trim and environmental services to Tri Terra, and approved a $114,000 change order for the asphalt street repair program. One item, the Van Houten Park Improvement Project Change Order #1, was referred back to administration.
- Approved $195,151.72 purchase of 28 Motorola mobile radios (unanimous)
- Approved rezoning of Ann Arbor Trail Lot from R1 to RM, conditioned on Planning Commission recommendation returning to Council (unanimous)
- Awarded bridge design services for Polk and Hipp Bridges to Wade Trim (unanimous)
- Awarded SHPO Environmental Services to Tri Terra for $9,400 (unanimous)
- Approved Change Order #2 to TrueNorth Asphalt contract, increasing value to $824,294.40 (unanimous)
- Approved budget amendments including Police Department accounts (unanimous)
- Approved City Council budget amendment increasing legal fees to $69,940 (4-1, Bryer dissenting)
- Referred Van Houten Park Change Order #1 back to administration (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
City Council
The Dearborn Heights City Council is holding a study session to receive a presentation on BS&A Cloud, a software system. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda; the session appears to be informational only.
- BS&A Cloud presentation
City Council
The Dearborn Heights City Council is holding its regular meeting on June 11, 2025. The agenda includes reports from city officials on several projects, such as the new fire station site selection, a water main replacement change order, and LED lighting replacement. The council will also consider business license renewals and a permanent traffic control device request.
- City Engineer report on new Fire Station site selection
- Change Order #2 for DWSRF 2024 Water Main Replacement
- DTE LED Replacement Phase 2 on Warren Ave.
- Budget Amendments from Comptroller's Office
- Business license renewals for 342 Bar & Grill, Applebees #8085, Connect Auto Sales LLC, Red Lobster Hospitality LLC
The Dearborn Heights City Council approved a $62,107 change order for the 2024 Water Main Replacement Project to cover unforeseen material and labor costs. The council also authorized a $103,523 purchase agreement with DTE Electric for street lighting and approved budget amendments that reduced several fire department and grant-related accounts. Additionally, the council approved the auction of police vehicles and extended the timeline for Central Park improvements until March 31, 2026.
- Approved $62,107 change order for DWSRF 2024 Water Main Replacement Project
- Approved $103,523.17 purchase agreement with DTE Electric for street lighting
- Approved $30,346.68 purchase of Dell computers and docks
- Approved $9,518 purchase of two vending machines for Richard A. Young Center
- Referred Spirit Festival contract with Antonio’s back to Parks & Recreation
- Approved extension of Central Park improvements deadline to March 31, 2026
- Approved auction of Police Department vehicles through J & T Towing
- Approved budget amendments reducing Fire AFG Grant and MEDC Grant accounts
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
City Council
The Dearborn Heights City Council is holding a special meeting with a standard agenda covering minutes, public comments, bids, ordinances, and reports. The notable item is a closed session with legal counsel to discuss the case Twardzik v. Dearborn Heights.
- Closed session for legal consultation on Twardzik v. Dearborn Heights
- Public hearings and public comment period
- Consideration of bids
- Ordinances and resolutions
- Fund transfers and current claims
The Dearborn Heights City Council held a special meeting on June 11, 2025, primarily to discuss the legal case Twardzik v. Dearborn Heights in closed session. After returning to open session, the council voted to concur with the recommendation of legal counsel in the case. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was otherwise procedural.
- Approved agenda for the special meeting (unanimous)
- Moved to closed session to discuss Twardzik v. Dearborn Heights (5-0, with two absent)
- Returned to open session (unanimous)
- Concurred with legal counsel's recommendation in Twardzik v. Dearborn Heights (unanimous)
- Adjourned the special meeting (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The Dearborn Heights City Council will hold a study session to discuss a proposed rezoning of a lot on Ann Arbor Trail from R1 (single-family residential) to RM (multi-family residential). The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom, and public comments are accepted.
- Rezoning of parcel 33-008-99-0009-000 on Ann Arbor Trail from R1 to RM
City Council
The Dearborn Heights City Council will hold its regular meeting, including a presentation on Phase 2 of the City-Wide School Safety Zone, a rezoning request for a property on Ann Arbor Trail, and a report on new fire station site selection. The council will also consider adopting the operating budget for fiscal year 2025-2026, along with several resolutions and business license renewals.
- Rezoning of 33-008-99-0009-000 Ann Arbor Trail from R1 to RM
- Adoption of operating budget for FY beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026
- Administrative fee collection resolution for tax year 2025
- Business license renewals for Applebees #8085 and Dearborn Heights Moose Lodge
- Temporary food truck/tent/cart license application for Tim Hortons
The Dearborn Heights City Council adopted the operating budget and associated tax levy for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026. The council also approved a property tax administration fee of up to 1 percent, authorized a settlement regarding underpaid library penal fines, and approved various contracts and budget amendments. Several items, including a rezoning request and a business license renewal, were referred for further study or back to administration.
- Approved current claims and ACH/Wire transfers 6-1 through 6-43 with the removal of items 6-22, 6-25, and 6-37
- Referred Ann Arbor Trail rezoning item 9-A from R1 to RM to a study session (unanimous)
- Defeated Proposed Site #2A and initiation of Design Phase (3-5)
- Approved Comptroller's office budget amendments
- Approved DPW garage door replacement contract with Allied Building Services for a total cost not to exceed $50,306.30
- Approved purchase of three GearGrid storage units for fire turnout gear for $2,463.00
- Referred Parks & Recreation budget amendment 9-F back to administration (unanimous)
- Adopted operating budget and tax levy for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 (6-1, Baydoun dissenting)
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
City Council
The Dearborn Heights City Council will hold a study session to discuss a Police Department equipment contract, followed by a special meeting. The agenda includes standard items like minutes approval, public comment, fund transfers, bids, and reports, plus a closed session for a lawsuit (The Led Lion, Inc. v. Dearborn Heights).
- Police Department equipment contract discussion
- Closed session for The Led Lion, Inc. v. Dearborn Heights lawsuit
- Public hearings and public comment
- Fund transfers and current claims
- Consideration of bids
The Dearborn Heights City Council held a special meeting and voted to move into closed session to discuss the legal case The Led Lion, Inc. v. Dearborn Heights. Upon returning to open session, the council voted to concur with the recommendation of legal counsel in that case. The meeting then adjourned. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved agenda for special meeting (unanimous)
- Moved to closed session to discuss Led Lion lawsuit (unanimous)
- Returned to open session (unanimous)
- Concurred with legal counsel's recommendation in Led Lion case (unanimous)
- Adjourned special meeting (unanimous)
City Council
The Dearborn Heights City Council will hold a study session on actuarial reports followed by a regular meeting. The regular agenda includes bid awards for emergency excavation, flood response, and pipe cleaning, as well as reports on a new fire station site selection, alley vacation, budget amendments, and various purchases. Several public hearings and license renewals are also scheduled.
- Bid awards for emergency underground excavating, flood response, and sanitary/storm pipe cleaning contractors
- Report on new fire station site selection by City Engineer Dib
- Alley vacation on Ford Road between Berwyn Street and Norborne Avenue
- Police Department purchases: de-escalation simulator and vector scheduling software
- Resolution on Downriver Utility Wastewater Authority (DUWA) amended articles of incorporation
The Dearborn Heights City Council approved a $3,707,786.62 payment for Wayne County CSO Retention Basin operations and maintenance, and awarded contracts for emergency underground services, flood response, and sewer pipe cleaning. Several other items were approved, including a $204,518.37 water/sewer loader purchase and a $92,602.75 police training simulator. A proposed site for a design phase was defeated, and a parks budget amendment was denied.
- Approved $3,707,786.62 CSO Retention Basin payment (unanimous)
- Awarded emergency response contractor bid to Diversified Excavating and On Grade Specialists
- Awarded flood response services bid to Premier Group Associates
- Awarded sanitary/storm pipe cleaning bid to Duke's Sewer & Root Control
- Approved $204,518.37 water/sewer loader purchase via Sourcewell contract
- Approved $92,602.75 MILO Range Theater 180 simulator purchase
- Defeated motion to approve Proposed Site #1 for design phase (3-3)
- Denied Parks & Recreation budget amendment (3-3)
🗳️ How they voted — 5 divided votes
City Council
The Dearborn Heights City Council is holding a special meeting with public hearings on the 2025-2026 Corporate Fund Budget and a proposed alley vacation on Ford Road between Berwyn Street and Norborne Avenue. The council will also consider a resolution to rename the Summer Festival back to the Spirit Festival, and hear a report from the Police Chief on purchasing police vehicles.
- Public hearing on 2025-2026 Corporate Fund Budget
- Public hearing on alley vacation - Ford Road between Berwyn Street and Norborne Avenue
- Resolution to revert Summer Festival name to Spirit Festival
- Police Chief Haidar - Purchase & Payment for Police Vehicles
The Dearborn Heights City Council approved the purchase of ten vehicles from Gorno Ford for $711,908.60 and authorized a budget amendment. The council also held public hearings on the proposed 2025-2026 Corporate Fund Budget and an alley vacation off Ford Road. Additionally, the council voted to change the name of the Summer Festival back to the Spirit Festival.
- Approved the agenda for the May 6, 2025 special meeting (unanimous)
- Awarded bid for ten vehicles to Gorno Ford for $711,908.60 and authorized budget amendment (unanimous)
- Opened public hearing on the proposed 2025-2026 Corporate Fund Budget (unanimous)
- Closed public hearing on the proposed 2025-2026 Corporate Fund Budget
- Opened public hearing on proposed Alley Vacation off Ford Road
- Closed public hearing on proposed Alley Vacation off Ford Road
- Adopted resolution to revert the Summer Festival name back to the Spirit Festival
- Adjourned the special meeting at 8:58 p.m.
General
The Dearborn Heights City Council is holding a special meeting and study sessions to discuss the 2025/2026 corporate fund budget, including police and emergency management, and a proposed parking lot agreement with Crestwood School District. The agenda also includes a closed session for legal consultation on a lawsuit. Most items are for discussion or routine approval.
- Study session on 2025/2026 Corporate Fund Budget (Police, 265 Fund, 266 Fund, Emergency Management)
- Study session on Warren Valley Parking Lot Agreement with Crestwood School District
- Closed session for legal consultation on Mazloum v. Dearborn Heights
- Public comment and hearing opportunities
The Dearborn Heights City Council held a special meeting and voted unanimously to concur with legal counsel in the case of Mazloum v. Dearborn Heights. The decision was made after a closed session. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved agenda for the special meeting (unanimous)
- Moved to closed session to discuss Mazloum v. Dearborn Heights (unanimous)
- Returned to open session (unanimous)
- Concurred with legal counsel in Mazloum v. Dearborn Heights (unanimous)
- Adjourned the special meeting (unanimous)
City Council
The Dearborn Heights City Council will hold a study session to review the proposed 2025/2026 Corporate Fund Budget, covering the 20th District Court, CDBG, Department of Public Works, Building Maintenance, Major and Local Streets, and Water and Sewer. This is a discussion session, not a final vote. Public comments can be made via Zoom or by contacting the City Clerk before 5:00 p.m.
- 2025/2026 Corporate Fund Budget review
- 20th District Court and Fund 260/105
- CDBG (Community Development Block Grant)
- Department of Public Works - Highway
- Water and Sewer budget
General
The Dearborn Heights City Council will hold a study session to review the proposed 2025/2026 Corporate Fund Budget, covering departments such as Library, Building & Engineering, Planning Commission, Police, and others. Immediately following, the council will discuss the contract with the Dearborn Heights Police Officers Association (DHPOA/POAM). The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom.
- 2025/2026 Corporate Fund Budget review for Library, Building & Engineering, Planning Commission, Ordinance & Animal Control, Innovation & Technology, Cable, Police (265/266 Funds), and Emergency Management
- Discussion of Dearborn Heights Police Officers Association (DHPOA/POAM) contract
- Public comments accepted via Zoom or by contacting City Clerk Senia before 5:00 p.m.
City Council
The Dearborn Heights City Council is holding its regular meeting on April 22, 2025, with a presentation from the Crestwood School District superintendent about the Warren Valley Golf Course parking lot, plus several financial and administrative items. The council will consider claims and wire transfers, budget amendments, a new bank account, and business license renewals. Public comments are invited in person or via Zoom.
- Presentation by Crestwood School District Superintendent Dr. Youssef Mosallam on Warren Valley Golf Course Parking Lot
- Claims and ACH/Wire Transfers 6-1 thru 6-38
- Treasurer Hicks-Clayton: New Bank Account for Scouts of America Police Explorers
- Fire Chief Brogan: Fire Department Budget Amendment
- Business License Renewal - Erwine's Auto Sales Inc. and Stitt Post #232 (American Legion)
The Dearborn Heights City Council approved several routine items including claims, an Annapolis High School parade, a new bank account for the Scouts Explorer Program, and a $144K purchase of police vehicle and dispatch equipment. Two budget amendments (Fire Department and DPW Highway) failed due to lack of support, and a motion to update bank signors was defeated. Several other budget items were referred back to administration for further review.
- Approved $144,146.15 for police vehicle and dispatch equipment (unanimous)
- Defeated motion to update bank signors to include Mayor Bazzi and others (0-6)
- Defeated Fire Department budget amendment for $683,734 (0-6)
- DPW Highway budget amendment not considered due to lack of second
- Approved Annapolis High School Homecoming Parade for Sept 26, 2025 (unanimous)
- Approved new bank account for Scouts Explorer Program (unanimous)
- Approved $18,038 Justice Assistance Grant acceptance (unanimous)
- Referred Parks & Rec, Police budget amendments back to administration
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
General
The Dearborn Heights City Council is holding a study session to review the proposed 2025/2026 Corporate Fund Budget. The session covers budgets for the Assessor, Board of Appeals, Clerk's Office, Elections, Treasurer's Office, Parks & Recreation, Richard A. Young Center, and Human Resources/Civil Service/Act 78. This is a discussion and review, not a final vote.
- 2025/2026 Corporate Fund Budget review
- Department budgets: Assessor, Board of Appeals, Clerk's Office, Elections, Treasurer's Office
- Parks & Recreation and Richard A. Young Center budgets
- Human Resources, Civil Service, Act 78 budget
General
The Dearborn Heights City Council is holding study sessions to discuss outstanding budget amendments and the 2025/2026 Corporate Fund Budget. The budget review will cover the Mayor's Office, Pension, Fire, Communications/Newsletter, City Council, Corporation Counsel, and Comptroller's Office. No formal decisions are expected during these study sessions.
- Review of outstanding budget amendments
- 2025/2026 Corporate Fund Budget study session
- Budget areas: Mayor's Office, Pension, Fire, Communications, City Council, Corporation Counsel, Comptroller's Office
City Council
The Dearborn Heights City Council is holding its regular meeting on April 8, 2025, to consider a range of items including a new assessment contract, a police officers association contract, and first readings of several proposed ordinances. The agenda also includes reports from city officials on topics such as a new fire station site selection, a street paving change order, and budget amendments. Public comments are invited in person or via Zoom.
- New Assessment Contract with Anthony Fuoco Assessing Consultant, Inc.
- Dearborn Heights Police Officers Association Contract
- First Reading of Proposed Ordinance H-25-03 - False Threats Against Schools
- First Reading of Proposed Ordinance H-25-04 - Use of Marijuana and Vaping by Juveniles
- 2023 Street Paving Repair Contract - Change Order #2 - Addition of (1) Street
The Dearborn Heights City Council approved a $496,500 contract with Wade Trim for the Safe Streets for All Action Plan, and tabled the new fire station site selection to a study session. The council also approved the assessment contract renewal with Anthony Fuoco Assessing Consultant, Inc., after rescinding an earlier approval, and approved various other contracts, budgets, and appointments. Several items were referred back to administration or tabled, including the CSO retention basin payment and a business license renewal.
- Approved $496,500 Safe Streets for All Action Plan contract with Wade Trim (unanimous)
- Tabled new fire station site selection to study session (unanimous)
- Approved assessment contract renewal with Anthony Fuoco Assessing Consultant, Inc. (unanimous)
- Approved $3,707,786.62 Wayne County CSO Retention Basin payment, referred back to administration (unanimous)
- Approved $11,296 carpet installation at JFK Jr. Library (unanimous)
- Approved resolution establishing fundraising procedures for boards & commissions (unanimous)
- Tabled business license renewal for Erwine's Auto Sales Inc (unanimous)
- Approved business license renewals for Ford Lanes Inc and Revive Golf Management LLC (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
City Council
The Dearborn Heights City Council is holding a study session with a TIFA presentation followed by a special meeting. The special meeting agenda includes standard items like minutes approval, public comment, and reports, plus a closed session to discuss the lawsuit Mohamad Bazzy v. Dearborn Heights. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.
- TIFA presentation at 5:00 p.m. study session
- Closed session to discuss Mohamad Bazzy v. Dearborn Heights lawsuit
- Public comment available in person or via Zoom
- Special meeting at 5:30 p.m. with standard order of business
The Dearborn Heights City Council held a special meeting to discuss the lawsuit Mohamad Bazzy v. City of Dearborn Heights. They unanimously concurred with the recommendation of the MMRMA attorneys, and additionally recommended that the city and MMRMA replace the law firm Rosati, Schultz, Joppich & Amtsbuechler PC with another firm for this case. The meeting included a closed session and was adjourned at 6:12 p.m.
- Approved agenda for April 8, 2025 special meeting (unanimous)
- Moved to closed session under OMA Section 8(e) to discuss Bazzy v. City (6-0, Wencel absent)
- Returned to open session (unanimous)
- Concurred with MMRMA attorney recommendation in Bazzy case (unanimous)
- Recommended removing Rosati, Schultz, Joppich & Amtsbuechler PC and seeking new counsel (unanimous)
- Adjourned special meeting (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The Dearborn Heights City Council approved a series of budget amendments, including a major $47.6 million increase for water and sewer projects funded by state revolving loans. Several other budget amendments were approved, while a DPW highway budget amendment was defeated and several items were referred back to administration for more information.
- Approved $47.6M water/sewer budget amendment (unanimous)
- Approved $683,734 fire department budget amendment (unanimous)
- Approved $400,000 police overtime budget amendment (unanimous)
- Defeated DPW highway budget amendment (2-5)
- Referred water billing door purchase back for 3 bids (unanimous)
- Approved $2,250 whirlpool refinish contract (unanimous)
- Approved $2,465 whirlpool pump replacement (unanimous)
- Approved $16,000 USGS stream gaging agreement (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
City Council
The City Council approved a resolution allowing Revive Golf Management to sell alcohol at Warren Valley Golf Course, passing 6-1. The council also referred the new fire station site selection back to administration for further review. Additionally, the council approved current claims totaling over $900,000 and authorized the purchase of firefighter gear funded by a state grant.
- Approved alcohol sales at Warren Valley Golf Course (6-1)
- Referred New Fire Station site selection back to Administration
- Approved Current Claims and ACH/Wire Transfers (unanimous)
- Awarded Police Department Car Care Services bid to VIP Car Wash and Westborn Car Wash (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of $55,860 in turnout gear from Phoenix Outfitters (unanimous)
- Adopted first reading of Proposed Ordinance H-25-02 regarding short-term rentals (unanimous)
- Approved relocation of seven polling locations (unanimous)
- Approved extension of Non-City-Owned Grass Cutting Contract with Artistic Landscaping (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
City Council
The Dearborn Heights City Council will hold a study session to discuss budget amendments. This is a discussion item, not a final vote. The public can attend in person or virtually via Zoom.
- Budget amendments discussion
City Council
The Dearborn Heights City Council is holding its regular meeting on February 25, 2025, with a full agenda that includes public hearings, fund transfers, bids, and reports from the mayor and city officials. Key items include a resolution against the mayor's use of city resources for electioneering, a third reading of a proposed ordinance to create a Veteran Affairs Commission, and a resolution regarding short-term rentals. The council will also consider various appointments, budget amendments, animal sheltering agreements, police training equipment purchases, and several business license renewals.
- Resolution against Mayor's use of city resources or facilities for electioneering
- Third reading of proposed Ordinance H-25-01 - Veteran Affairs Commission
- Resolution regarding short term rentals (added at meeting)
- Purchase & payment for simulation training equipment and training laptops for police
- Animal sheltering agreement proposals and ordinance vehicle lease agreement
The Dearborn Heights City Council adopted a resolution directing Mayor Bazzi to remove a video from city-affiliated sites and account for city funds and property used to produce it, and authorized special legal counsel to pursue a state complaint. The council also defeated a resolution that would have immediately banned short-term rentals pending an enforceable ordinance. Several items were referred back to staff, including budget amendments, an animal sheltering bid award, and an ordinance vehicle lease. The council approved police purchases of training equipment and laptops, and approved several business license renewals.
- Adopted resolution directing Mayor Bazzi to remove video from city sites, account for city resources used, and authorizing special legal counsel to pursue state complaint (6-1)
- Defeated resolution to immediately ban short-term rentals and impose moratorium (2-5)
- Approved current claims and ACH/wire transfers 6-1 through 6-35 with removal of 6-12, 6-13, 6-24, 6-26 and request 6-26 be resubmitted with itemized backup (5-2)
- Referred budget amendments back to Comptroller Shepard (unanimous)
- Referred animal sheltering agreement bid award back to Ordinance Enforcement Director Dishroon (unanimous)
- Referred ordinance vehicle lease agreement back to Director Dishroon (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of Simunation guns and protective equipment from CMP Distributors not to exceed $4,500 (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of six training laptops from DELL not to exceed $7,080 (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted — 7 divided votes
City Council
The Dearborn Heights City Council is holding a special meeting on February 25, 2025. The agenda includes routine items such as approval of minutes, public comment, and reports, but the most notable item is a closed session to discuss pending litigation in the case of Swope, et al v. City of Dearborn Heights. No other substantive decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Closed session to discuss pending litigation: Swope, et al v. City of Dearborn Heights
- Public hearings and public comment
- Fund transfers and current claims
- Consideration of bids
- Ordinances and resolutions
The Dearborn Heights City Council held a special meeting on February 25, 2025, primarily to discuss pending litigation (Swope et al. v. Dearborn Heights) in a closed session. After returning to open session, the council unanimously voted to concur in part with the recommendations of the city attorney, Monica Hunt. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and focused on the litigation.
- Approved agenda for the special meeting (unanimous)
- Moved to closed session to discuss pending litigation (unanimous)
- Returned to open session (unanimous)
- Concurred in part with recommendations of city attorney Monica Hunt (unanimous)
- Adjourned the special meeting (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The Dearborn Heights City Council is holding a study session to receive an additional presentation on the sale of city-owned properties. No formal votes are listed on this agenda; the session is for discussion and information gathering.
- Sale of city-owned properties — additional presentation
City Council
The Dearborn Heights City Council is holding its regular meeting on February 11, 2025, with several action items. They will consider bids for an animal sheltering agreement, approve claims and wire transfers, and hear reports from the mayor and city officials. Notable items include a proposed ordinance for a Veteran Affairs Commission, a request for legal opinion on delinquent property taxes, and a budget transfer for a Ford F-250 replacement.
- Bid award for Animal Sheltering Agreement Proposals
- Environmental Clean-Up Service for Fire Stations
- U.S. Army Corp of Engineers Rouge River Feasibility Study
- Purchase and budget transfer for Ford F-250 replacement
- Second Reading of Ordinance H-25-01 - Veteran Affairs Commission
The City Council approved the purchase of a Ford F-250 for the Fire Department and authorized several city claims. The council defeated a proposal to participate in a $1.25 million Rouge River study and denied a request to waive a resident's water bill.
- Approved purchase of Ford F-250 for $49,755.00
- Approved $20,000 for environmental cleanup by Service Master
- Defeated $1.25 million participation in Rouge River Feasibility Study
- Approved claims 6-1 through 6-45, excluding 6-18 and 6-22
- Approved reappointment of Ali Charara, Dennis Sobota, and Chastity Townsend to Board of Review
- Approved $3,630.17 for DPW facility access door equipment
- Defeated motion to waive $1,062.00 water bill for Williams Street resident
- Tabled bid award for animal sheltering agreement proposals
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
City Council
The Dearborn Heights City Council will hold a special meeting on February 11, 2025, at City Hall Council Chambers. Members of the public may attend in person or virtually via Zoom. The meeting follows a standard procedural agenda with no substantive items listed.
The Dearborn Heights City Council held a special meeting on February 11, 2025, primarily to enter closed sessions to discuss the legal case Swope et al. v. Dearborn Heights and attorney-client privileged communications. The council unanimously approved motions to enter and exit closed sessions, and to concur with Special Legal Counsel's recommendations on two agenda items. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved agenda for the special meeting (unanimous)
- Moved to closed session to discuss Swope et al. v. Dearborn Heights (6-0, Constan absent)
- Moved to second closed session for attorney-client privileged communication (6-0, Constan absent)
- Returned to open session (unanimous)
- Concurred with Special Legal Counsel recommendations on Agenda Item 15-A (unanimous)
- Concurred with Special Legal Counsel recommendations on Agenda Item 15-B (unanimous)
- Adjourned special meeting (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The Dearborn Heights City Council will hold study sessions on February 4, 2025, to discuss rodent issues and animal sheltering agreements. These are discussion items, not final decisions, and the public can attend in person or virtually.
- Rodent issues discussion
- Animal sheltering agreement(s) discussion
City Council
The Dearborn Heights City Council is holding a regular meeting with a full agenda of decisions and discussions. Items include bid awards for a vehicle lease and sale of city-owned properties, acceptance of grants, appointments to boards and commissions, and several resolutions, including one on short-term rentals and one on an in-person work requirement. The meeting also includes a first reading of a proposed ordinance to create a Veteran Affairs Commission.
- Bid award for ordinance vehicle lease agreement
- Bid award for sale of city-owned properties
- FEMA grant acceptance (Hazard Mitigation Assistance Grant Program 4494.23)
- Resolution for abandonment of water main along Warren Avenue
- First reading of proposed ordinance H-25-01 (Veteran Affairs Commission)
The Dearborn Heights City Council approved the FEMA/MSP Hazard Mitigation Grant Program agreement for $3,626,300, with a 10% match from the water/sewage fund, contingent on the lifting of an executive order stay. The council also approved the Transportation and Pavement Asset Management Plan, a three-year Microsoft licensing agreement, and several other purchases and appointments. Several items were tabled, including the sale of city-owned properties, board reappointments, and a short-term rental resolution.
- Approved FEMA/MSP Hazard Mitigation Grant Program agreement for $3,626,300 (5-2)
- Approved Transportation and Pavement Asset Management Plan (6-1)
- Approved 3-year Microsoft O365/M365 licensing agreement with SHI at $72,534.20/year (6-0)
- Approved purchase of 2022 Ford Escape SE for $10,969.29 (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of DELL Pro Rugged laptop for $2,075.06 (6-1)
- Approved resolution to uphold budget reallocation restrictions (unanimous)
- Tabled sale of city-owned properties until title company bid approved (6-0, 1 abstention)
- Tabled short-term rental resolution, referred to Special Legal Counsel (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted — 4 divided votes
City Council
The Dearborn Heights City Council is holding a special meeting on January 28, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. The agenda includes routine items such as approval of minutes, public comment, fund transfers, bids, and reports. The meeting also includes two closed sessions to discuss attorney-client privileged communications involving specific individuals.
- Closed session on attorney-client privileged communication (O'Reilly Rancillio - Cheikhali)
- Closed session on attorney-client privileged communication (O'Reilly Rancillio - Majed)
- Public comment and participation available via Zoom
- Fund transfers and current claims
- Consideration of bids
The Dearborn Heights City Council held a special meeting on January 28, 2025, during which it unanimously approved the amended agenda and moved into closed session to discuss legal cases involving Cheikhali and Majed. Upon returning to open session, the council unanimously concurred with the recommendations of Legal Counsel regarding both cases. The meeting adjourned at 6:15 p.m. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved amended agenda for special meeting (unanimous)
- Moved to closed session to discuss Cheikhali legal case (unanimous)
- Moved to closed session to discuss Majed legal case (unanimous)
- Returned to open session (5-0, two absent)
- Concurred with Legal Counsel recommendations on Cheikhali and Majed cases (unanimous)
- Adjourned special meeting (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Dearborn Heights City Council is holding its regular meeting on January 14, 2025, to consider a range of items including rezonings, contract approvals, and resolutions. The agenda includes reports from city officials on topics such as street repairs, software renewals, and animal sheltering agreements, as well as several proposed resolutions and business license renewals.
- Rezoning of 6452 N Telegraph (back parcel) from C3 to RM
- Rezoning of 26550 Cherry Hill from R1 to RM
- Asphalt Pavement Street Repair Program Contract Change Order #1
- Animal Sheltering Agreement Extension with Michigan Humane Society
- Resolution to Re-Establish the Commission on Disability Concerns
The Dearborn Heights City Council approved two re-zonings (6452 N. Telegraph from C3 to RM, and 26550 Cherry Hill from R1 to RM), a $185,700 change order for asphalt repairs, and several other items. The council tabled the Microsoft M365 renewal until the January 28 meeting and amended a motion to direct the administration to provide a breakdown of retro-pay owed to a former CEDD director. A resolution to establish a Veteran Affairs Commission was approved 3-2.
- Approved re-zoning of 6452 N. Telegraph (back parcel) from C3 to RM
- Approved re-zoning of 26550 Cherry Hill from R1 to RM
- Approved Change Order #1 to True North Asphalt contract for $185,700
- Tabled Microsoft M365 renewal until January 28, 2025
- Approved resolution to establish Veteran Affairs Commission (3-2)
- Approved 2025 Poverty Exemption Policy and Guidelines
- Approved business license renewals for five establishments
- Approved MOU with ACCESS for overdose survivor services