Garden City public meetings in 2021
23 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council will meet to discuss action items including property demolitions and the upcoming budget schedule. The meeting also includes the swearing-in of a new firefighter/paramedic.
- Demolition of 6150 Gilman & 29825 Bock
- 2022-2023 Budget Schedule
- Lot Split/Combination
- Fire Grant
- Swearing in of Jason Trojan, Firefighter/Paramedic
City Council
The City Council is scheduled to consider a special assessment for the 2021 Sidewalk Program and a contract with WCA Assessing. The agenda also includes a proposed purchase of a police vehicle.
- 2021 Sidewalk Program public hearing
- 3-Year WCA Assessing contract
- Police vehicle purchase
City Council
The City Council will discuss a special land use request for 31051 Ford Road and a lead water service replacement program. The body will also consider contracts for emergency water and sewer repairs and the purchase of DPW gear lockers.
- Special Land Use request for 31051 Ford Road
- Contract award for Emergency As Needed Water and Sewer Repair Services
- 2021/2022 Lead Water Service Replacement Program
- Purchase of gear lockers for DPW
- Appointments to DDA, Parks and Recreation Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, Board of Review, and Commission on Aging
City Council
The City Council will meet to discuss a consent agenda including board appointments and a service credit purchase. There are no action items listed for this meeting.
- Appointment of Damita Dubose to the Parks and Recreation Commission
- Re-appointment of Kate Smith to the Parks and Recreation Commission
- Resignation of Dick King from the Zoning Board of Appeals
- MERS Service Credit Purchase for S. Lynvgar (3 years, 1 month)
City Council
The City Council will meet to discuss several action items, including a winter road salt contract and road permits. The agenda also includes a presentation on a website tutorial and updates on parks and recreation events.
- 2021/2022 Winter Season Road Salt Contract
- 2022 Wayne County Annual Road Permits Resolution
- Marquette Avenue Tree Planting
- Sale of Vehicles by Police Department
City Council
The City Council will consider a proposal to reject all recent RFP responses for building inspection services and instead continue the current contract with Buccilli Group. This action aims to maintain momentum in building department processes and revenue growth.
- Building Inspection Services and Building Department Administrator contract continuation
- 2021 Fall Shred Day community event
- September 2021 City Invoice Report
- August 2021 City Financial Report
City Council
The City Council will conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance regarding the 2021 Neighborhood Stabilization Program. The body will also review several equipment purchases and on-street sales requests.
- Public hearing and Ordinance #A21-007 for the 2021 Neighborhood Stabilization Program
- Purchase of Pitney Bowes Relay 3500 Folder/Inserter machine
- Purchase of Idemia Live Scan System
- Sale of Police Department Vehicles
- On-street sales requests for Goodfellows and American Legion
City Council
The City Council will meet to discuss several action items, including a budget amendment and a lot split. The body will also consider a purchase for the fire department and a grant from the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission.
- Purchase of Sutphen SL 75 Fire Ladder Truck
- Lot Split for 1615 Belton and 1608 Belton
- FY 2021-2022 Budget Amendment #1
- Michigan Indigent Defense Commission (MIDC) Grant
- Library IGA
City Council
The City Council will conduct a public hearing and determine the necessity of the 2021 Sidewalk Program. The body will also consider the 2021 NSP Program and the printing of the 2022 Golden Book.
- Public hearing: 2021 Sidewalk Program Determination of Necessity
- Action item: 2021 NSP Program — Call for Public Hearing
- Action item: Printing of the 2022 Golden Book
- Recognition: Promotion of Gage Cruz to Sergeant in the Police Department
- Action item: MERS Officer Delegate
City Council
The City Council will meet to discuss the 2021-2022 fee schedule and regulations for mobile food vendors. The body will also consider agreements for a City Park project with the DNR and online registration for CivicRec.
- 2021-2022 Fee Schedule
- Mobile Food Vendors regulations
- Project Agreement with DNR for City Park
- CivicRec Online Registration Agreement
- Renewal of WOW Dark Fiber Contract
City Council
The City Council will discuss an ordinance amendment regarding mobile food vendors and consider several equipment purchases. The body will also review lot splits and downtown development loans.
- Public hearing and action on Ordinance Amendment – Mobile Food Vendors
- Lot split/combination for 2108 Harrison & 2126 Harrison
- DDA Façade and Parking Improvement Loans for 6332 Middlebelt
- Purchase of mini excavator, commercial front mower, flex wing mower, and utility tractor
- Call for public hearing on the 2021 Sidewalk Program
City Council
The City Council will conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amendment regarding floodplain management. The body will also review several contracts and a lot split request.
- Public hearing and ordinance amendment for Floodplain Management
- Lot split request for 5689 Brandt (Parcel #35-007-01-0148-000)
- SMART/Nankin Transit Municipal and Community Credit Contract
- DDA Executive Director Contract
- Parks and Recreation Fee Schedule Amendment
City Council
The City Council will discuss amendments to the division of platted lots and a budget amendment. The body is also considering a healthcare opt-out for employees and calling a public hearing for mobile food vendor regulations.
- Ordinance amendment regarding Division of Platted Lots (Chapter 152.107)
- 2020-2021 Budget Amendment #2
- Division of Platted Lot for 30451 Dawson
- Proposed public hearing for Mobile Food Vendors ordinance amendment
- 80/20 Employee Healthcare Opt-Out
City Council
The City Council will discuss a proposed ordinance amendment regarding the division of platted lots and consider a tax levy for the library. The meeting also includes a concept update for Helen Park and the swearing-in of two police officers.
- Public hearing and consideration of Ordinance Amendment - Division of Platted Lots
- FY 2021-22 Library Tax Levy Ordinance
- Call for public hearing on Section 105.07 — Floodplain Management
- Ball field maintenance contract with Loch Lemonde Landscapes
- Birth and death certificate image scanning
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings and consider votes on the FY 2021-22 General Appropriations and Tax Levy Ordinance and the Water and Sewer Rate Ordinance. The body will also discuss regulations for mobile food vendors and the purchase of a patrol vehicle.
- FY 2021-22 General Appropriations and Tax Levy Ordinance
- FY 2021-22 Water and Sewer Rate Ordinance
- Mobile Food Vendors — Food Trucks regulations
- Patrol Vehicle Purchase for 2021-2022
- 2021-2022 Library Budget Resolution
City Council
The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the Five Year Capital Improvement Plan. The body will also consider a new fee schedule and several equipment purchases.
- Public hearing: Five Year Capital Improvement Plan
- Proposed 2021-2022 Fee schedule
- Purchase of new rescue vehicle
- Purchase of outdoor movie screen
- Call for public hearing on Ordinance Amendment - Division of Platted Lots
City Council
The City Council will discuss several action items including a special land use request and equipment purchases. The body is also calling for public hearings regarding the FY 2021-22 General Appropriations, Tax Levy, and Water and Sewer Rates ordinances.
- Special Land Use for 6332 Middlebelt Road
- 2021 Sidewalk Program Design Stage Services
- 21st District Court Office Furniture Purchase
- Purchase of Tricaster Elite 2
- Call for public hearings on FY 2021-22 General Appropriations, Tax Levy, and Water and Sewer Rates
City Council
The City Council is meeting for a budget workshop regarding the 21/22 budget. The body will consider budget items for various city departments and the fee schedule.
- 21/22 Budget Workshop
- Review of Fee Schedule
- Budget considerations for Court, DDA, and Clerk/Treasurer
- Budget considerations for Building/Community Development and Council/Administration
- Budget considerations for Cable/Communications and General Government Services
City Council
The City Council will discuss the proposed budget for fiscal year 2021-22 and the 2022-26 Five Year Capital Improvement Plan. The body will also consider city hall renovations and on-street sales permits.
- FY 2021-22 Proposed Budget
- 2022-26 Five Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) public hearing call
- City Hall Renovation
- On-Street Sales: Garden City Lions Club
- On-Street Sales: American Legion
City Council
The City Council is conducting a special meeting to hold a budget workshop. The discussion will cover departmental budgets including Police, Fire, Parks and Recreation, Community Resource (FRC), Public Service (DPS), Major/Local Streets, and Water.
- 21/22 Budget: Council Budget Workshop
- Police department budget discussion
- Fire department budget discussion
- Parks and Recreation budget discussion
- Community Resource (FRC) budget discussion
City Council
The City Council will meet to discuss a lot split/combination at 30723 Maplewood and a franchise agreement renewal with WideOpenWest LLC. The body will also address pavement project inspection services and a rescheduled budget study session.
- Lot split/combination for 30723 Maplewood (Parcels #35-006-02-0717-000 and 35-006-02-0718-301)
- Uniform Video Service Local Franchise Agreement Renewal with WideOpenWest LLC
- 2021 Pavement Project Inspection Services
- Promotion of Officers Craig Lewis and Stephen Miller to the rank of Sergeant
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider Phase 3 of city ordinance amendments. The body is also deciding on a resolution to issue bonds for road improvements and a contract for copiers.
- Resolution authorizing issuance of bonds for road improvements
- Public hearing and consideration of City Ordinance Amendments Phase 3
- Special Land Use request for 211-217 Inkster Road
- Construction Manager RFP
- Contract for Toshiba Business Solutions copiers
City Council
The City Council is conducting a budget workshop to review the upcoming 21/22 fiscal year. The discussion includes revenue estimates, debt service requirements, and capital projects.
- 21/22 Budget Workshop: Revenue Assessment Estimates
- 21/22 Budget Workshop: Debt Service Requirements
- 21/22 Budget Workshop: 5-Year Capital Projects (CIP)
- 21/22 Budget Workshop: Personnel Cost Summary