Hamtramck Council considers tree fine increase, site plans for new developments

The Hamtramck City Council on June 23 held a first reading of a proposed tree ordinance amendment that would raise the fine for unlawful tree removal from $500 to $1,000. The council also reviewed several consent agenda items, including site plan approvals for a wedding hall expansion and a new multi-family project. Because the meeting’s minutes have not yet been published, final actions on these items are not yet available.

Tree Ordinance Amendment

Council members introduced an amendment to Chapter 54 (Trees and Shrubs) that would increase the penalty for cutting down a tree without permission from $500 to $1,000. A second reading and public hearing have been scheduled for a later date.

Development Approvals Proposed

The consent agenda included two site plan approvals:

• A wedding hall expansion at 3826 Holbrook.
• A three-story multi-family housing project at 12133 Fleming.

Also on the consent agenda were fourth-quarter budget amendments for fiscal year 2025-26 and a construction notice for work on Grand Boulevard and Hamtramck Drive.

Because these items were listed on the agenda for a meeting that has already occurred, the council may have voted to approve, reject, or table them. Official minutes will clarify the outcomes once they are published.

Coming up

No City Council or other government meetings are currently scheduled for the next two weeks.

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