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Why it matters: Changes in regional water and sewer rates set by GLWA affect municipal charges to customers and can materially affect household bills, especially for low-income residents and those on fixed incomes.

During public comment, Maria (surname recorded as Mata) said the 10-year cap on rate increases had expired and encouraged council members to attend the GLWA hearing at 735 Randolph in Detroit or submit written opposition. Council members responded that the city addresses GLWA charges during annual budget hearings and said the council had previously adjusted the city’s rate-calculation method to shift more costs to larger water consumers and reduce the burden on households.

Council members confirmed that further discussion of water rates typically occurs during the city’s budget process and encouraged the resident to participate in the regional meeting and to follow the city’s forthcoming budget calendar.

The council did not take immediate formal action at the meeting on the GLWA rates; the matter was framed as public comment and budget-related discussion for future hearings.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Dearborn City Council Meeting originally aired live on February 25, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","A resident urged council members to oppose a proposed GLWA rate increase — roughly 7.73% for water and over 5% for sewage — and urged participation in a GLWA comment meeting. Council members said rate issues are reviewed in annual budget hearings and that the city has adjusted rate structures previously to reduce household impacts.","taxTitle","Dearborn, Wayne County, Michigan","taxId",4043,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6302350,"Council awards $179,950 contract for 10 year‑round tent structures at Camp Dearborn",219,1451000,1670000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2480412-c90b5fcc128d532a96813eea55c6bc6a&start=1451&end=1670","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2480412-c90b5fcc128d532a96813eea55c6bc6a/thumbnail_1451000.jpg","/articles/6302350/Dearborn/Wayne-County/Michigan/Council-awards-179950-contract-for-10-yearround-tent-structures-at-Camp-Dearborn","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6302350-4c8571d80872340f3b093bc0c32aca10/orig.mp4?Expires=1771175372&Signature=Gtw1coAg5KNar1syRmrszrwhs4bG5dFAJrssPbeFfj78ZvxZ5abQSSn6DKHWRJ5VM22AKxPkwFFv50vgP~aifxShW88LrGGnRzEMzJ7XkkU8-jFsDI1JZmX2xDemEbTfZ619tlBypQqUExndKEU7dwqP0Eh1BNrk21gUdPztUonfvU-j0APeupu99tQWXblnViL7gwV8~TGtp8BdDyFTRGAsmRxS15khO50Ibm9J3-nXJmOw5pHIXtW8P92bmtdQ1g4Maz9yb2wOqYOe1NPDyMZgpP4Y1BglJcoKKwYS7ms6TuN7EvMQ1mIHYNNVDnwrZUAkH8GOYlXJwlhWPU0qVQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Dearborn City Council on Feb. 25, 2025, approved a contract award to Hampton Build Solutions for $179,950 to purchase 10 hard-sided tent structures for Camp Dearborn.

Why it matters: The tents replace older “green tents” that had been removed after the 2021 season. The new units are designed to remain year-round, reduce annual teardown and setup labor, and provide improved amenities for campers. Each unit is expected to rent for $95 per night and will include a queen bed, bunk beds, small table and chairs and an outdoor kitchen configuration similar to the previous structures.

Parks and Recreation staff presented the procurement to council; council members described the tents as a reinvestment in Camp Dearborn amenities and said demand had been consistent historically. The procurement rationale cited durability, reduced maintenance, and improved guest experience as key drivers for the replacement.

The contract was introduced and recorded as approved with a unanimous roll attached. Parks staff will proceed with the purchase, installation and rental planning under Parks and Recreation oversight.

What’s next: Installation and rental operations are to be scheduled; Parks staff will coordinate an implementation timeline and rental availability notices to the public.","The council approved a $179,950 contract with Hampton Build Solutions to buy 10 hard-sided tent structures for Camp Dearborn; units will rent for $95 per night and are designed to remain year-round.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6302355,"Council holds first reading on noncommercial soliciting ordinance; city to refine language after legal review",458,807000,1265000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2480412-c90b5fcc128d532a96813eea55c6bc6a&start=807&end=1265","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2480412-c90b5fcc128d532a96813eea55c6bc6a/thumbnail_807000.jpg","/articles/6302355/Dearborn/Wayne-County/Michigan/Council-holds-first-reading-on-noncommercial-soliciting-ordinance-city-to-refine-language-after-legal-review","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6302355-9e483bd3815a5ca92eb27ec936324996/orig.mp4?Expires=1771175372&Signature=lN9Z8GG142Djhqkg-n9Ndki~pZSTawF7XYnuNLJSwSf56HAPhAMPz-iSOhLXZ85zAdX8ADvor~PsDII-CrvAp-fhDALt1fIXuRSO7~AMC3QUvFQEAq9-8rbSrDMNi9Rt5jT8Ku6p7VV0Mh7rTtdt2iK7e6153pIH4d9zGEBkHxhnKmNSg29cdN07~mnbnJ6622BandEwLBVysyQEHKsnwqbtXgecROfAstsnDS6LIANV-4ULXXSOOMsZkG6V0GEE5cDtTu1luf-dd35WbhQro6AEdYzAHAWaWSM2CI4jY45kmnMMc5iyqY0Ap9jeBfGA9vngtALlgLh~RZuLuR5NkQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Dearborn City Council on Feb. 25, 2025, conducted the first reading of Ordinance No. 25-1838, proposing changes to chapter 12, article 7, division 3 of the city code to remove permit and identification requirements for noncommercial soliciting. The council left in time, place and manner restrictions and enforcement tied to property owners’ posted “no soliciting” signs.

Why it matters: The proposed changes respond to U.S. Supreme Court precedents on First Amendment protections for noncommercial speech. The ordinance removes a municipal permit and ID requirement that staff said is not consistent with the court’s protections, while preserving homeowners’ ability to prohibit solicitation by posting signs.

City staff explained the substance of the draft ordinance and the rationale. The clerk read that the amendment would remove permit and identification prerequisites from several sections of section 12-297. City legal counsel and council members debated how the code should treat political, religious and charitable canvassers, which traditionally receive stronger free-speech protections.

Councilman Hamoud questioned whether references to “religious, political, and charitable” purposes should be struck or clarified. Corporation Counsel (Mr. Romer) advised that the court decision primarily affects permit/license requirements rather than neutral time, place and manner restrictions that protect homeowner premises. Counsel agreed to reexamine Section 12-302 language and return revised wording at the next reading.

Police Chief Shaheen clarified enforcement mechanics: if a homeowner posts a “no soliciting” sign, sellers are prohibited from knocking; political and religious canvassers retain First Amendment protections and therefore may still knock in some contexts.

The council recorded the item as a first reading; no final adoption vote was taken. Corporation Counsel was directed to review the court precedent and return refined ordinance language for the second reading.","On first reading the council considered Ordinance No. 25-1838, which removes permit and identification requirements for noncommercial solicitors to conform with U.S. Supreme Court precedent, but preserves time, place and manner rules and 'no soliciting' sign protections. Corporation Counsel will revise language before second reading.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6302360,"Dearborn approves $483,000 state grant and ACCESS match to expand co-responder mental-health program",88,1956000,2044000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2480412-c90b5fcc128d532a96813eea55c6bc6a&start=1956&end=2044","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2480412-c90b5fcc128d532a96813eea55c6bc6a/thumbnail_1956000.jpg","/articles/6302360/Dearborn/Wayne-County/Michigan/Dearborn-approves-483000-state-grant-and-ACCESS-match-to-expand-co-responder-mental-health-program","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6302360-8c601342a3c87e32850021d6c1b191fe/orig.mp4?Expires=1771175372&Signature=TgpK2FbQRlSBxhSnFsWh9DXc52hkrV7sFp17UaOWLbkTG9UIpLcM-cV6UZkFne9Jbw94LmC-2IGmgFlmyB3J3OzDGs~LrHO6lBh4a~tJa3jEuiE5YkOmPVyApolc-gYd5dgf-QmM5IpfNX4IhYPLiVBYeKlQKHiuTWXIZ29T3qhNhzyEkkdQ~r5X7Dm9MK-bFOuMVPq7f2G0YQz~s9l58OS~hUuMT88uAWX1ewNV-J-NlbbNR63yJb8m-Wo4D7KSM-LiNmzAvqxZE-0tBt-bCGYmhBK~1H7czdvA7gnPjgSd4GNKepyQ-pNcieZE0CUGGGwyCrc3Gab9nkVN7Fl5eA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Dearborn City Council on Feb. 25, 2025, accepted a Michigan State Police community-based crisis response pilot grant of $483,000 and authorized the finance director to recognize and appropriate related revenues and expenditures. ACCESS (Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services) will provide a local match of $163,171, bringing total program funding recognized to $646,171.

Why it matters: The funding establishes a co-responder model in which law enforcement will partner with licensed mental-health professionals on noncriminal mental-health, substance-use and disability-related calls. The program is aimed at reducing incarcerations, emergency-room transports and uses of force, while ensuring culturally sensitive follow-up services.

City staff described the program during the meeting. The grant agreement runs through Sept. 30, 2028. Under the arrangement, a licensed master-level practitioner will accompany officers on eligible calls when available; a dedicated case manager will provide culturally informed follow-up services. Chief Shaheen (police chief) told the council the program has reduced arrests, emergency-room trips and uses of force in prior iterations and that officers now receive training from the mental-health professionals who participate.

Council members and staff emphasized that the co-responder model supplements — but does not replace — a police response. The chief said officers will respond to crises with a mental-health professional when available; if a clinician is not available in real time, a follow-up visit is arranged the next day. ACCESS representatives attended the meeting and were thanked for their partnership.

The finance director was authorized to recognize $646,171 in intergovernmental revenue (state and other) and appropriate $483,000 to the police administration public safety contractual services account. The resolution requested immediate effect.

What’s next: City staff will finalize contracting and operational details with ACCESS, hire or assign the grant-funded practitioner and case manager as scheduled, and comply with grant reporting through September 2028. The council recorded the measure as approved by unanimous roll.

Direct quotes from the meeting are attributed to listed speakers.","The council accepted a Michigan State Police community-based crisis response pilot grant of $483,000, with a $163,171 local match to be paid by ACCESS, to fund a co-responder program through Sept. 30, 2028.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6302364,"Votes at a glance: Dearborn council approves consent items, appointments, grants and contracts",1412,772000,2184000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2480412-c90b5fcc128d532a96813eea55c6bc6a&start=772&end=2184","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2480412-c90b5fcc128d532a96813eea55c6bc6a/thumbnail_772000.jpg","/articles/6302364/Dearborn/Wayne-County/Michigan/Votes-at-a-glance-Dearborn-council-approves-consent-items-appointments-grants-and-contracts","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6302364-1be7d33ff08fe193c0452bf2fab17237/orig.mp4?Expires=1771175372&Signature=UlFfUOvgMbnRK43St8LvR-NLRbFMQzcuUqEBjzAIeAEUoHYcrC-A~nIjZ~CpSCDWAC7HkktvFlCTIvcB1dtO0kLTWE4t8o7TLd6xrDKqaFwJHHuZtj3eYLlrM83UEPo8UtaoleP7U9zvAdoZ2hqVOL-dVFBiHLcIbTDJ-H4C1AEYGaqKf7HmhjW3VNPaTmWPe6AG7v3yc1X8BkTPz74L~vQZNXhlIvlSuMhwOIVrxI5XWtLbA7sT7yV7JitvLwvq5UUZzLFqyOx75ibMk8iSUT5ZfXAlTGv9GVLmX3Klo8vj8doVsoGEIAZCSvEQd8EwDvXkjsRabq-W2b7X7R6MUQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Dearborn City Council on Feb. 25, 2025, approved a series of routine and standalone agenda items by unanimous vote, including the consent agenda, minutes, several donations and appointments, the first reading of an ordinance on noncommercial soliciting and contract and grant authorizations.

Why it matters: The package bundles administrative approvals that keep city operations, community events and public-safety programs moving forward. The council’s actions included funding recognitions, a public-safety grant that establishes a co-responder program, and a facilities contract for Camp Dearborn.

The council approved the consent agenda (Item 6) in a roll-call vote recorded as seven yeas. The minutes of the Feb. 11 meeting were approved (Item 12). The council also conducted the first reading of ordinance No. 25-1838, amending the city code’s noncommercial soliciting provisions (Item 13); that item remains at first reading for further refinement.

Other items approved by unanimous roll call or voice vote included:
- Item 14: A temporary waiver of certain outdoor dining and hours-of-operation regulations to support restaurants during the Ramadan season through March 31, 2025.
- Item 15: Recognition and appropriation of $11,500 in donations for the Bet on Dearborn Resource Expo event expenditures.
- Item 16: Award of a contract to Hampton Build Solutions for $179,950 to purchase 10 hard-sided tent structures for Camp Dearborn.
- Item 17: Acceptance of a $4,750 donation from the city’s tow contractor to cover graphics on a police recruiting vehicle.
- Item 18: Permit and related approvals for the Marchion Marathon event on April 12, 2025, including a temporary noise-ordinance waiver.
- Item 19: Acceptance of the 2025 Michigan State Police community-based crisis response pilot grant (see separate article for details) and recognition/appropriation of related revenue.
- Items 20–23: Several appointments to downtown development and business-district authorities, each confirmed by unanimous vote.
- Items 24–25: Two condolence resolutions recognizing the deaths of Hajj Ibrahim Beydoun and Michael S. Moyer.

Many of the routine items were introduced by council members, with the clerk reading motions and the council recording unanimous roll calls; individual motions and supporters were noted in the record when supplied (for example, Item 6 was moved by Councilman Enos and supported by Councilwoman Herrick). Several items requested “immediate effect,” meaning the council intended those measures to take effect without delay.

The meeting included other nonvoting matters and public-comment items that the council acknowledged but did not convert into additional formal actions. Several items mentioned above are covered in separate, topic-specific council discussions and will receive a second reading or follow-up as required.

The council adjourned after closing public comment.","The Dearborn City Council approved a package of routine items and several standalone measures on Feb. 25, 2025, including accepting a state grant for a co-responder mental-health program, awarding a contract for Camp Dearborn tents and recognizing donations and appointments. Several measures passed by unanimous roll call.","actionData","errors"]

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