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- Appointment: Nettie Johnson was appointed to the Aging Commission for a two-year term to expire March 18, 2027. Motion by Councilwoman Brandana; motion carried.

- Grant acceptance: Acceptance of a $5,000,000 Michigan Economic Development Corporation grant to help locate and replace lead service lines (see separate article for details). Motion carried.

- Equipment and technology purchases: Approval of a low bid to CSI Emergency Apparatus LLC for a foam trailer, not to exceed $61,829 (funded through the general fund fire department equipment accounts); approval of a BACOM GSA federal contract for purchase of 61 ruggedized Toughbooks and peripherals in an amount not to exceed $333,716 (IT capital outlay); approval of repairs for engine 1 and squad 3 at Metro Airport Truck not to exceed $13,103 (DPW repair and maintenance accounts); and approval of three ice makers and bins installation not to exceed $20,583 (golf course capital outlay). Motions carried.

- Procurement, service and vendor agreements: Approval of a preferred-vendor purchase agreement with Frog Holler Produce for up to $8,000 (golf fund COGS food); an amendment to the Detroit salt purchase agreement to increase the amount by up to $155,000 (DPW operating salt supplies); and extension of the waste/recycling/compost contract with Priority Waste LLC through June 30, 2035 (Act 179). Motions carried.

- Community engagement and planning: Set public hearings for the Community Development Block Grant action plan on April 1, 2025, and May 6, 2025, to receive public suggestions on proposed HUD CDBG uses for program year 2025–2026. Motion carried.

- Budget and consent items: Approval of city of Taylor budget amendment 2025-004 dated March 18, 2025, and acceptance of the consent agenda. Motions carried.

Most items were introduced on the consent or regular agendas and carried by voice vote; the transcript records council members making motions and the mayor announcing that “the yeses have it” but does not include roll-call tallies for the votes recorded. Item 8.11 (nomination and appointment to fill a vacant city council seat under section 4.5 of the city charter) was opened for nominations; no final appointment was recorded in the transcript.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council\tMarch 18, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Taylor City Council approved multiple routine and contract items on March 18, 2025, including appointments, purchases, grant acceptance and a series of procurement authorizations; most items passed by voice vote with no roll-call tallies recorded in the transcript.","taxTitle","Taylor, Wayne County, Michigan","taxId",5036,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":74,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":75,"_41":76,"_43":77,"_44":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":54,"_55":56,"_57":83,"_59":60,"_61":62,"_63":84,"_65":66,"_67":68,"_69":66,"_70":71,"_72":71},6098520,"Taylor accepts $5 million MEDC grant to accelerate lead service-line replacements",343,45000,388000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2823582-6fd4b607d3858e722cb8347430ee18cd&start=45&end=388","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2823582-6fd4b607d3858e722cb8347430ee18cd/thumbnail_45000.jpg","/articles/6098520/Taylor/Wayne-County/Michigan/Taylor-accepts-5-million-MEDC-grant-to-accelerate-lead-service-line-replacements","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6098520-3d3d10f61a60809798bc1de111c5df79/orig.mp4?Expires=1771132715&Signature=DHNwfkim4Ab-wwcFCHdmGL44EPBWpHnkSGCwRzUL42xBRpJ-4~VpuLnSBmSjJ8HbiROFXdsuOf0L6sgzkSV1bmP8rCyaEaXIbkOzCivCDPHG7isZaA9wUwHzqUK-8u-XDwfw-zK-K-6Cj1CD8WybLpEpMpF5xSpb4tVvD2HtjJ8bu6zY13HUN26psx-S1xOeeCC5XlRGgDU3KViohHH6y-EZFKmu7MpIjSDruI7WGCSUYZp2qg84udSIBLVv-jGqigyBUnjlDBBF5VYpMZ8gCN7zGUN2JfjOk2U0od96WYWbcRbJPSI1WvqQFiIM1zgHSadnaNISG9gNtVE2mhB1vg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Taylor City Council voted March 18 to accept a $5,000,000 grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. Motion by Councilman Johnson, supported by Councilwoman Brandana, carried by voice vote after staff outlined how the funds will be used.

City speakers said the grant—obtained with assistance from state lawmakers—will primarily support locating and replacing lead water service lines and may also fund park and recreational infrastructure tied to Department of Public Works projects. Staff said the funding was awarded with support from Senator Geiss and that the city will use the money to accelerate replacement of hazardous lead lines.

Officials described outreach plans to help identify homes with lead lines, including mailers, informational cable shorts and requests that residents provide photos or meter information. Staff suggested simple at-home checks such as the “penny test” on exposed pipe and noted that water-meter photos can sometimes help identify pipe types; they also asked that plumbers indicate presence of lead service lines when pulling permits if possible to speed identification.

Council members and staff noted the grant amount as significant and said the city intends to move quickly to replace lead lines once they are located. No formal roll-call vote was recorded in the transcript; the mayor called for voice votes and declared the motion carried.","Council approved acceptance of a $5,000,000 Michigan Economic Development Corporation grant to help locate and replace lead water service lines; officials said the funds will be used primarily for lead-line removal and related DPW infrastructure work, and the city will ask residents to help identify lead service lines.",{"_33":86,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":87,"_41":88,"_43":89,"_44":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":54,"_55":56,"_57":95,"_59":60,"_61":62,"_63":96,"_65":66,"_67":68,"_69":66,"_70":71,"_72":71},6098525,"Taylor council approves 10-year extension with Priority Waste, keeps six-month out clause",786,660000,1446000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2823582-6fd4b607d3858e722cb8347430ee18cd&start=660&end=1446","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2823582-6fd4b607d3858e722cb8347430ee18cd/thumbnail_660000.jpg","/articles/6098525/Taylor/Wayne-County/Michigan/Taylor-council-approves-10-year-extension-with-Priority-Waste-keeps-six-month-out-clause","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6098525-f57bacd973eaf419045abf74dd2c6202/orig.mp4?Expires=1771132715&Signature=KWqDKsk5TAEr8CJNj~OXpTEo2n76Po3ks8kJV1TELk4-qEOcBUwVX-e3S3uRFQTTTnhNWEhV4XJA4dv7mwD3cCBOy2QkXG74FPkRlCZIOJdsbp5iID-ddSk3KiTajFYME6sHzJTH6OT01GJnZKA1aUAMApthc7VdME1-U6Qw7Cq1ARMYR4S9UAyvVbBPPWq7kCjb88~NYkd7jaAvbYfeQXAU1~9mg41yZbrVuUZol2~rSxo0tALMQOqnBgLJQYZNJQ2xmur055bq56zJitaSEy3Du745DPvI4r8asJoqXJvblWJXJTzyzbmS27d279TEumHIW7RXzE3U7RF9FOLJQw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Taylor City Council on March 18 approved a motion to extend the city’s waste, recycling and compost collection contract with Priority Waste LLC from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2035, funded through Act 179. Motion by Councilwoman Brandana, supported by Councilman Johnson, carried after discussion and public comment.

The extension aims to lock in annual price increases at lower rates and enable Priority Waste to invest in equipment dedicated to Taylor, city officials said. City speakers said longer contracts with haulers reduce yearly price volatility; administrators told the council the move would keep first-year household costs at $13.50 per month and estimated the tenth-year monthly rate would be about $17.62.

Council members and administration described the arrangement as a trade-off: a long-term commitment from the city in exchange for lower year-over-year increases and Priority’s investment in newer trucks and equipment. A city official said the initial equipment investment by Priority would be in the millions—roughly $5 million up front—with ongoing purchases over the contract term because heavy equipment has a limited service life.

Residents at the meeting voiced concern about the contract’s 10-year length. Caroline Pat, a resident, said, “I don't like the idea of the 10 years,” and asked how the city would respond if service fell short later in the term. City staff and council members pointed to a six-month termination clause in the contract and said there is no penalty to the city if it elects to end the agreement, although the contractor would be required to provide service during that six-month period to allow time to reprocure services.

City officials also noted prior operational problems earlier in the company’s public history but said Priority maintained service in Taylor during that period and had workers and equipment based locally, which council members said influenced their confidence. A Priority representative and two other company speakers described equipment cost trends and the need for long-term commitments to justify large capital purchases.

The council voted without a roll-call tally recorded in the meeting transcript; the mayor called for voice votes and declared the motion carried.

The council approved the motion during the regular agenda and moved on to other business. There was no related amendment to the contract terms recorded in the meeting minutes beyond the six-month out clause.","The Taylor City Council voted to extend its garbage, recycling and compost contract with Priority Waste LLC through June 30, 2035, citing price stability and large equipment investments; residents raised concerns about the length of the contract and contract termination terms.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: Taylor council actions on March 18, 2025

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