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   "headline": "City Council approves routine payments and emergency chipper repair",
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   "headline": "Council accepts Preston Abadie’s resignation and appoints two new members",
   "summary": "The Woodhaven City Council will formally accept the resignation of Council Member Preston Abadie and vote to appoint Joseph Cotton and Tim Podlewski to fill the vacant seats. It will also adopt the 33rd Judicial District Court’s annual financial report for the year ending December 31, 2025 and approve routine fund obligations on the consent calendar, including $85,553.17 for the General Fund and several smaller payments.",
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   "headline": "Woodhaven City Council to consider police vehicle purchases and water authority amendment",
   "summary": "The City Council will review several fund obligations and routine administrative approvals. Key decisions include the purchase of two new police vehicles and an amendment to the Great Lakes Water Authority agreement.",
   "agenda_url": "https://woodhavenmi.civicweb.net/document/64277/City%20Council%20-%2007%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=8AF91976561D49ADB413D7CDDCDA8FB7",
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   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to vote on 2026-2027 city budget and annual amendment",
   "summary": "The City Council will consider approving the 2026-2027 Budget Resolution and an Annual Budget Amendment. Other business includes a Gateway Fiber Metro Act Permit and renewal of a library cooperative services agreement. Routine consent items include fund obligations totaling over $282,000 across various city funds.",
   "agenda_url": "https://woodhavenmi.civicweb.net/document/64165/City%20Council%20-%2016%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=45243FD15DEF4B958E499634F14E3198",
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   "headline": "Public hearing on 2026-2027 city budget",
   "summary": "The City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2026-2027 budgets for all city funds. They will also consider purchasing a 20-foot 14-ton heavy-duty trailer for the Department of Public Service and may convene a closed session. Routine bills totaling $1,904,902.19 are up for approval.",
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   "headline": "Council will consider a study request for the Allen Road grade separation project.",
   "summary": "The Woodhaven City Council meeting will approve routine fund obligations listed on the consent calendar. Council members will discuss two administrative requests: a study session for the Allen Road grade separation and a purchase of a 2026 Ford F-250 through the MiDeal program. A Woodhaven High School robotics team will give a demonstration.",
   "agenda_url": "https://woodhavenmi.civicweb.net/document/63905/City%20Council%20-%2019%20May%202026.pdf?handle=8349B92031BB4778B8468E4E09F13C5F",
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   "headline": "City Council to approve $219,947.83 water and sewer fund payment",
   "summary": "The Woodhaven City Council will vote on the consent calendar, which includes routine fund obligations such as $149,486.36 for the General Fund and $219,947.83 for the Water and Sewer Fund. The council will also consider an agreement for additional professional services related to a grade‑separation project and an amendment to the EMS billing agreement. Additionally, the council will re‑appoint three members to the Recreation Commission whose terms expire in January 2029.",
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   "headline": "Police request to purchase video door station and access control system",
   "summary": "The Woodhaven City Council meeting on April 21, 2026 will consider routine consent‑calendar payments totaling several hundred thousand dollars. Council will vote on a retirement separation and general release agreement for City Administrator Jeff Harris. The Police Chief will present a request to purchase a video door station/answering station and accompanying door access control system. A proclamation for Workers Memorial Day will also be presented.",
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   "headline": "Council approves Royal Cement road repair contract extension",
   "summary": "The Woodhaven City Council will consider routine consent‑calendar payments totaling over $300,000, including $246,258.03 for water and sewer services. Council members will address the resignation of Mayor Patricia Odette and will swear in Police Officer Erica Dubke. The agenda also includes approval of a contract extension with Royal Cement for local road repairs.",
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   "date": "2026-03-17",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council votes on resolution opposing state zoning preemption bills",
   "summary": "The Woodhaven City Council will consider routine consent‑calendar payments and approve the appointment of William Parsons to the Downtown Development Authority. It will also adopt a resolution opposing several Michigan House Bills that would preempt local zoning authority. Additionally, the Council will approve an interlocal agreement with the Downriver Mutual Aid 911 Call Center and a moratorium on permits for data processing centers.",
   "agenda_url": "https://woodhavenmi.civicweb.net/document/63374/City%20Council%20-%2017%20Mar%202026.pdf?handle=196F41F1E23144AFB09B03FADCCEB028",
   "minutes_url": null,
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   "date": "2026-03-03",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to approve $481,280.82 water and sewer fund payment",
   "summary": "The Woodhaven City Council will vote on the consent calendar, approving multiple fund obligations including $481,280.82 for the Water and Sewer Fund and $72,515.89 for the General Fund. The council will also consider three administrative items: an emergency repair to Engine 1, approval of the Hydro Corp. Cross Connection Program, and a contract with SCI Flooring, Inc. to replace the Main Hall flooring.",
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   "date": "2026-02-17",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council to consider accepting a FEMA grant for Woodhaven",
   "summary": "The Woodhaven City Council will vote on routine fund obligations totaling over $120,000. Council members will discuss AED equipment for Civic Center Park. The Police Chief will request decommissioning a department vehicle, and the Fire Chief will seek approval to accept a FEMA grant awarded to the city.",
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   "date": "2026-02-03",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council to approve Deputy Police Chief employment agreement and lease contract",
   "summary": "The council will adopt the consent calendar, approving multiple fund obligations including $103,668.64 from the General Fund and $245,042.81 from the Water and Sewer Fund. It will also approve the employment agreement and benefit plan for Deputy Police Chief Adam Ruffner and a lease agreement for a postage machine with Quadient. An information‑only item will brief the council on upcoming bids for 2026 street improvements and City Hall fountain repair.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider appointment of Deputy Police Chief Adam Ruffner",
   "summary": "The City Council will discuss the appointment of Adam Ruffner as Deputy Police Chief and the employment agreement for Police Chief Jeff Brust. The meeting also includes a presentation on the I-75 & West Road Gateway Project and approval of various fund obligations.",
   "agenda_url": "https://woodhavenmi.civicweb.net/document/62800/City%20Council%20-%2020%20Jan%202026.pdf?handle=3640271C7AF047A8A73CFC5AC087205F",
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   "date": "2026-01-06",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Woodhaven City Council to consider appointment of New Police Chief",
   "summary": "The City Council will discuss the appointment of Jeff Brust as the new Police Chief, pending the approval of an employee agreement. The body will also review various fund obligations and recognize 2025 home decorating winners.",
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