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Votes at a glance (motions acted on with outcome):
- Add DPW to executive‑session review of alley cleaning and maintenance funding (outcome: approved; no objection). Motion introduced during discussion of alley maintenance and carried without objection.
- Executive session placeholder: development of a road-construction business‑loss reimbursement program (proposed placeholder $1,000,000) to study mitigation for businesses affected by streetscape projects (outcome: approved; no objection).
- Order and pilot a program to place public recycling bins along commercial corridors, plus a simultaneous feasibility/marketing study (mover: Council member Angela Whitfield Calloway; outcome: approved; no objection).
- Expand the temporary bus‑island pilot (level boarding islands) and study broader deployment across additional corridors (outcome: approved; no objection).
- Technical streetscape motions: include reflective/delineator treatments in streetscape finishing details and to adjust tactile‑pavement spacing for accessibility; council directed staff to monitor right‑of‑way easements and encroachments (outcome: approved; no objection).

What passed procedurally: in each case a council member moved the requested action and the chair noted “hearing no objections, that action will be taken,” which the clerk recorded as carry‑forward items. The hearing transcript does not record roll‑call vote tallies for these motions; no member registered a formal objection when the chair called for objections.

Context and next steps: several motions instruct DPW and other city agencies to provide follow‑up information in executive session or in writing — for example, detailed figures on the sidewalk backlog, plans for alley cleaning coordination between DPW and General Services, the feasibility and cost estimate for a business‑loss reimbursement fund, and a cost estimate and rollout plan for public recycling containers. Council members also requested staff return with information on procurement, collection frequency and outreach plans for public recycling containers.

Ending: the motions move several DPW operational questions into staff review and executive session; DPW committed to providing written materials and scheduling follow-up briefings.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Detroit City Council Budget Hearing DEPT OF PUBLIC WORKS - GDRRA 03-28-2025","oneSentenceSummary","During the DPW budget hearing council members moved and voted without objection to add several DPW-related items to executive session and to pursue pilot expansions and a pilot procurement for public recycling containers; motions were approved with no recorded objections.","taxTitle","Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan","taxId",48464,"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},6098641,"Solid‑waste budget rises $8 million; resident fee to $260 in FY26 and curbside recycling reaches 43% opt‑in",1592,423000,2015000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2823131-86eeee5bac92e195baeb12d27144d0c1&start=423&end=2015","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2823131-86eeee5bac92e195baeb12d27144d0c1/thumbnail_423000.jpg","/articles/6098641/Detroit/Wayne-County/Michigan/Solidwaste-budget-rises-8-million-resident-fee-to-260-in-FY26-and-curbside-recycling-reaches-43-optin","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6098641-e9e577c495990a6effd34eaed7253360/orig.mp4?Expires=1771138254&Signature=H6XLEWYY60jNBDoUr3rQ5UxDIzfZmVYR8kKJDxe88gtGTJEfVtL1~-50gGmZAH-PUm4JX8f3nOpatawgxID0fyO3n424yO3gXvqWZ7cErgzSpfxPaTmH4wDt7xcVQAFNWRj3I-3tM-vuT-qfFZRVQHarIJtGvAyrQQ0YIOMVEwko2nVXW3pdYx4Up9jyoHGerEeCVd80gSwF-p0Squl0toK8yHU8p1B3FB4a~bH6WroyqmZxlBqbOAYv3Zx9fad-aLaBg5VNQcsG-4uvs11KKNnlf8Fz0ihVzhmXiwb7AYI-XDWg0gnFj63uetO7MWe0NrjXrRIB9VBDE8VksjBZ2w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Detroit’s Department of Public Works told City Council the proposed FY26 solid‑waste budget is roughly $71,300,000, an increase of about $8,000,000 over the current year. DPW attributed most of the increase to a 3% inflation adjustment in trash‑hauling contracts and higher tipping and disposal costs.

Resident fees and general-fund support: DPW said the annual residential solid-waste fee will increase from the current level to $260 in FY26 and then to $270 in FY27. The department also indicated the FY26 budget assumes a $17,000,000 contribution from the general fund to balance the solid‑waste account.

Tipping fees and disposal: Council members asked about disposal costs and the role of the Greater Detroit disposal facility (referred to in the hearing as “Gidra” or “Gidger”). DPW staff explained that the facility handles disposal of municipal solid waste, yard waste and bulk waste even though the hauling and collection work is performed by private contractors. DPW said disposal volumes have risen — from about 320,000 tons in 2023 to roughly 354,000 tons last year — and that increased volume, together with inflation, has driven higher tipping‑fee expense.

Recycling and program participation: DPW reported that 43 percent of households (about 97,000 households citywide) have opted into the curbside recycling program. The department said it is working to increase participation but cautioned that placing public recycling containers on commercial corridors requires outreach and a collection plan to prevent contamination and overflow.

Additional items: DPW said it expects a one‑time FEMA reimbursement of about $6,500,000 for debris cleanup from the February 2021 storm, and it included $3,000,000 in this year’s budget for solid‑waste equipment acquisitions. The department also noted that two private contractors provide weekly hauling and that DPW crews handle cleanup of illegal dumping and other items outside the contractors’ contractual scope.

Ending: Council members asked for more detailed cost breakdowns, questioned the decision to keep disposal under municipal responsibility, and requested follow‑up materials; DPW agreed to provide additional documentation.","DPW told council the solid‑waste fund will total about $71.3 million in FY26, driven by rising disposal costs and contract inflation; the city plans a general‑fund contribution of $17 million, a resident fee increase to $260 in FY26 (then $270 in FY27), and reported 43% of households have opted into curbside recycling (~97,000 households).",{"_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},6098646,"Detroit to fund replacement of 10,000 sidewalk flags in FY26; council seeks backlog review",769,381000,1150000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2823131-86eeee5bac92e195baeb12d27144d0c1&start=381&end=1150","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2823131-86eeee5bac92e195baeb12d27144d0c1/thumbnail_381000.jpg","/articles/6098646/Detroit/Wayne-County/Michigan/Detroit-to-fund-replacement-of-10000-sidewalk-flags-in-FY26-council-seeks-backlog-review","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6098646-7e1b38fecd90703ff6ed2c96b6c3cb55/orig.mp4?Expires=1771138254&Signature=d7U~MjOV88WfH74wvUW0SYHlOQ8aNPBzLeQPUQcAMadM4ruy9Cc3dzwu1T8gOXYdZ7mUlCjxdO4~cADPY82BddCuyt6mc53f6xkRVWAvMArtrkNodnIWSMMRVpq6gTMpLSFIFQZxKmpzJ0SC7~uM1vS11uWyHPn3iqBPZgo4xQr27~mIwttl1GKanjkJEb1ZGuBtxwCcGNxTes~wZNWwJnItxWD5dMd0mG4LmgDaxtjHZSalTeYAkCnj2SPPVy~nAj8BOtJWicANxrqPAcXn9S--ml2COQmAq5CIxRKdFaL6NAQXss38GBIMkS2zhbake2IcvDVT6huyAoRpV7tdTw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Department of Public Works told Detroit City Council it has funding in the FY26 request to replace 10,000 sidewalk flags damaged by tree roots and expects to replace roughly 30,000 flags citywide in calendar year 2025 when carryover work is included.

Why it matters: sidewalks affect pedestrian safety and accessibility, and council members pressed DPW on whether those funds will address general sidewalk repairs in addition to tree-damaged flags and how the department prioritizes requests from seniors and people with disabilities.

What DPW said: officials said the Metro Fund revenue estimate of $3.1 million will allow replacement of roughly 10,000 tree-damaged sidewalk flags. DPW emphasized the 10,000‑flag figure does not represent the total annual sidewalk replacement program; carryover work will add to that number. DPW reported it has replaced about 640,000 flags over the past 10 years and estimated the city contains roughly 4,000,000 sidewalk flags in total.

Backlog and prioritization: Council member Leticia Johnson asked how many outstanding resident requests remain. DPW said the backlog was about 3,000 requests in the department’s tracking system and that the department will provide a precise number. DPW also said the department prioritizes requests from residents who are seniors and people with disabilities, as well as requests from block clubs and locations adjacent to parks and schools. Council members asked that DPW provide a breakdown of how many of the backlog requests the FY26 funding is expected to address; DPW agreed to provide that information and to discuss details in executive session.

Process notes: DPW described its approach to prioritization and said some sidewalk work is completed by other entities (for example, utility companies such as DTE when they perform separate rights‑of‑way work). Council members asked DPW to return written figures and timelines for when backlogged requests will be scheduled.

Ending: Council voted without objection to send the sidewalk-backlog details to executive session for further review and staff follow-up.","DPW said FY26 funding will pay for replacement of 10,000 tree‑damaged sidewalk flags and that the department expects to replace about 30,000 flags in calendar year 2025; council members pressed for details on a backlog of resident requests (about 3,000) and asked that the issue be added to executive session for follow-up.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6098651,"Detroit Department of Public Works proposes $172 million FY2026 budget, adds 22 positions",0,107000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2823131-86eeee5bac92e195baeb12d27144d0c1&start=107&end=107","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2823131-86eeee5bac92e195baeb12d27144d0c1/thumbnail_107000.jpg","/articles/6098651/Detroit/Wayne-County/Michigan/Detroit-Department-of-Public-Works-proposes-172-million-FY2026-budget-adds-22-positions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6098651-1b521428628aac4a2663acb803a56436/orig.mp4?Expires=1771138254&Signature=fzpWWYpVyPVak2MvWdaaw21sqpDewL5j9CJIwnG~bgGKmee6H80QzbcArRkuIZpSchH-xzUeBjRATgxyezOpSBpeZFhNONyjDC9gRhSgXDtyUslJk3kkQkNNUcdsbmhpLO0fe3urk~BCkW7wXoflIWUib7NRl2f2OrZhv0GleqPepKg3eXw9NQ0fq~8dXu5KRMNoQZE2djgHwjgMR8RBK65gmgL7zbHnPp953C35TB4dCCU0uxJghFbXO8w4CkpNzCJl9QzkPNkTiiF5CpykwLAS28CFTxGX-cqRu4omf79iRykeuDCZAVrD1KWa2Ob-uWNadpNvwau1WEBpTW0F5Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Detroit Department of Public Works proposed a $172,000,000 budget for fiscal year 2026 during a City Council budget hearing, an increase of roughly $12,000,000 over the current approved budget.

DPW officials told council members the request is split across three primary funding sources: the street fund, the solid-waste fund and the general fund. The department plans to add 22 positions, raising proposed staffing from about 500 to 522, and reported 72 current vacancies — roughly half of which the department expects to fill with seasonal hires in the next few weeks.

Why it matters: the street and solid-waste operations are the most heavily funded components of DPW and pay for core services residents see daily — paving, pothole repairs, traffic signals, trash collection and sidewalk repair. The proposed increases aim to preserve service levels, cover inflation-driven contract costs and provide local match funding for transportation grants.

Key budget details provided by DPW:
- Total DPW request: $172,000,000 (about $12,000,000 above the current $160,000,000 budget).
- Street fund: $94,000,000 budgeted for DPW operations this year; the department said the total street-fund budget is about $109,000,000 when other allocations are included. The street fund increase is approximately $3,800,000 over the current year and includes $21,300,000 in capital funding.
- General fund: DPW’s general-fund allocation remains essentially unchanged at about $3,450,000–$3,500,000 and covers administration and right-of-way permitting; DPW expects roughly $5,000,000 in right-of-way permit revenues to offset that expense.
- Solid-waste fund: proposed at $71,300,000, about an $8,000,000 increase from the current year. DPW noted a planned general-fund contribution of $17,000,000 is needed to balance the solid-waste fund for FY26.
- Metro fund: DPW estimates $3,100,000 in revenues used mainly to repair tree‑damaged sidewalks; that funding was described as sufficient to replace about 10,000 sidewalk flags citywide this season.
- Equipment and capital: the budget includes $5,600,000 for vehicle and equipment replacement (about $3,000,000 for solid-waste gear and $2,600,000 for eligible street equipment). DPW said $8,700,000 of capital funds are committed as local matches for state and federal transportation grants.
- Debt service: the street fund accounts for an annual debt requirement of $13,500,000 tied to prior road bonds.

Staffing and recruitment: DPW reported 72 open positions, with 37 expected to be filled shortly because they are seasonal hires tied to construction and street‑sweeping programs. The department said 11 open engineering positions remain a persistent challenge; DPW is expanding internship and recruiting efforts with local universities including Wayne State University and the University of Michigan–Dearborn to strengthen the hiring pipeline.

Services overview: DPW described routine and capital street maintenance work funded by the street fund — repaving, pothole repair, sidewalk repair, snow and ice removal, bridge maintenance and maintenance of traffic signals and signs — and said a portion of street funds (roughly $14–$15 million) is distributed to the General Services Department for tree, forestry and median maintenance.

Council members asked for follow-up details on staffing costs, the schedule for hiring seasonal and full‑time positions, and additional breakdowns of capital projects. DPW committed to providing those clarifications in writing.

Ending: DPW staff stayed through a lengthy Q&A covering staffing, recruiting, equipment needs and coordination with other city departments; council members made several follow‑up requests and moved multiple items into executive session for further review.","DPW told the City Council it is proposing a $172 million budget for fiscal year 2026, increases staffing by 22 positions and directs most new spending to street and solid-waste programs while keeping the general fund allocation essentially level.","actionData","errors"]

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