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- Agenda approval: Motion to accept the regular council meeting agenda as presented — approved (unanimous roll call).

- Minutes approvals: Approval of minutes from the March 24, 2025 regular meeting and the special study session — approved (roll call votes; one abstention recorded on one set of minutes).

- Memorial resolution: Motion to adopt a memorial resolution for Barbara Fowler — approved (unanimous roll call).

- No‑fee permit for Good Friday procession: Motion to approve a no‑fee permit for the Good Friday walk/procession — approved (unanimous roll call).

- Library board reappointment: Reappointment of Candace Lukowitz to the Romulus Municipal Library Board, term to expire 04/11/2026 — approved (unanimous roll call).

- Police, Fire and Safety Commission reappointment: Reappointment of Stanley Bragg to the Police, Fire and Safety Commission, term to expire 02/22/2028 — approved (unanimous roll call).

- Playground purchase and budget amendment: Authorization to piggyback on OMNIA Partners contract no. 2017001134 for Game Time playground equipment for Mary Ann Banks Park at $59,584.60; second reading and final adoption of budget amendment 24/25‑15 to appropriate $60,000 (GL 101‑751971) — both approved (roll call votes).

- Camera recording package: Award ITB24/25‑11 to Andorama Inc. to purchase camera/recording equipment for the cable studio in the amount of $12,028.49 — approved (roll call vote).

- Goddard Plaza (Eagle Alley) change order: Approve change order no. 2 to extend additional concrete work at Goddard Park Plaza (Eagle Alley) for $45,537.80 — approved (roll call vote; funds from DDA project cost verified).

- City parcel acquisitions: Approve acquisition of parcel nos. 80006990003002 and 80006990014001 (property disposition committee recommendation) — approved (roll call vote).

- Resolution/budget amendment correction: Amend resolution no. 25‑089 to change budget amendment number from 24/25‑14 to 24/25‑16 (clerical correction); no change in amounts or GL numbers — approved (roll call vote).

- Demolition list 24‑01: Concur with Construction Board of Appeals and approve demolition list (multiple addresses read into record) — approved (roll call vote). Staff will perform title searches and required testing before contracting for demolitions and will work with owners who present timely renovation plans.

- Warrant 25‑07: Motion to pay multiple funds totaling $2,195,365.40 (detailed fund breakdown recorded in minutes) — approved (roll call vote).

Each motion in this summary was recorded in the meeting minutes with a roll call. Where the minutes recorded individual yes/no/abstain votes, those roll calls were unanimous except where noted (e.g., an abstention on one minutes approval). For full vote records and meeting transcript excerpts, consult the official minutes and the April 14, 2025 meeting audio/video recording.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Romulus City Council Meeting 4-14-25","oneSentenceSummary","Summary of motions and recorded outcomes from the Romulus City Council meeting on April 14, 2025, including contract awards, appointments, budget amendments and the demolition list.","taxTitle","Romulus, Wayne County, Michigan","taxId",55650,"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},6605156,"Council authorizes DTE agreement to convert streetlights to LED; funding status to be confirmed",114,1536000,1650000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2987222-4210712375698b2e71071e566e8f30d1&start=1536&end=1650","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2987222-4210712375698b2e71071e566e8f30d1/thumbnail_1536000.jpg","/articles/6605156/Romulus/Wayne-County/Michigan/Council-authorizes-DTE-agreement-to-convert-streetlights-to-LED-funding-status-to-be-confirmed","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6605156-ac84157d735480485ae507e90c3f18f9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771147556&Signature=JmlZabqKPVBVWQxlCNNj~yKnFATxx6eZ9~4Jxq1E7X4hgBUWqU7s9ufpRRuzde6REVoQKI2nf1IQnjmL0ODuWu5lHdKYfwwUFvK1Oo3xcFvhSQ6iiA6nzXp7xV5mMeurZa1aCn9Ccx1JNTphp6ckhC~lWWirBe0qbXBOaxAx5Y-TKDyHb-QEUXSlfqA1RJl7NZ2VglE04ROklWoRumpgHcRRCMng-l3JSaQGTRSuZU9o~ek6ncP5xHjhJou~QU7EpnGxBFOSsyGdIKiIyRwK8OuJm2rngKjeKOOLQ3Q0bif2ErAkwD-uLTwIjIGrtdpWiVM5UXOXqeU8kR1L~dZeHw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Romulus City Council voted unanimously on April 14 to authorize the mayor and clerk to enter into a DTE acquisition agreement to convert street lights to LED.

The mayor described the initiative as spearheaded by the assessor’s office and asked council to concur with entering the agreement \"for the conversion of 12 51 street lights to LED throughout the City of Romulus\" as read into the record. Council members asked whether the city had yet received the related funds (referred to in the discussion as funds from Simcox); the mayor said he would confirm and report back to council.

Councilman Talley specifically asked about the availability of funds and whether amounts were encumbered; the administration said it would verify and follow up. The motion passed on a roll call vote recorded in the meeting minutes.

The council did not set a separate implementation timetable during the public discussion; staff follow‑up was requested to confirm funding source receipt and any encumbrance before proceeding with contracting and conversion work.","Council authorized the mayor and clerk to execute a DTE acquisition agreement to convert street lights to LED citywide; council asked administration to confirm receipt of anticipated funds for the project.",{"_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},6605160,"Romulus council approves demolition list; staff will work with some owners on renovation plans",352,2566000,2918000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2987222-4210712375698b2e71071e566e8f30d1&start=2566&end=2918","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2987222-4210712375698b2e71071e566e8f30d1/thumbnail_2566000.jpg","/articles/6605160/Romulus/Wayne-County/Michigan/Romulus-council-approves-demolition-list-staff-will-work-with-some-owners-on-renovation-plans","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6605160-c481e31a9d716ad25fad2c3fe08f068f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771147557&Signature=Ewm-h6LU1Efc1~e1za-~dn~KUuZyBPcTtGLBbmz2a2tVO9CfVw~3NeL58B0HCCq~i9AFadhOyjOjb9vMZyuhg-r3xHdqeRRrhAYXQnmtWsGB7uhPySuoujuvvhBd9YftduIrcvYLByYXC5zOEWztQLydiqdCH~0zSD9DkIfaxkXqEFbvWC9HXVW7B3ao1ZrU7jIxQ4ZYta6xbjrwYXhXron3oeHX4DfydsiPa4HjZhalPD2qO1cpnhfObCjxtE-iHDVDwmN11YC3WqapvZsFry~l4oNT45nxmo4UoPe5JFXDCWUUCPHB-Mt4qTXrtoMlb5zFWzL5WH~eaWylSiQk6A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Romulus City Council approved Demolition List 24‑01 on April 14, 2025, concurring with the Construction Board of Appeals’ recommendation to demolish structures at addresses the board listed. The clerk read the addresses into the record; the action was taken \"in accordance with Chapter 8, Section 8‑157 of the Romulus Code of Ordinances,\" which governs deterioration and demolition proceedings.

Addresses named on the demolition list included (as read into the record): 34139 Beverly Road; 35930 Beverly Road; 35875 Bivens; 6965 Burchdale; 6355 Cordell; 35523 Goddard; 11201 Middlebelt; 29805 Van Born; 29815 Van Born; 031954 Vinewood; 6577 Washington; and 11114 Whitehorn. (The clerk read the addresses from the demolition list during the meeting.)

A city staff member who inspected several properties told council that a few owners have indicated plans to renovate. The staff member said they met with occupants or family members at 35875 Bivens (interior gutted) and 6577 Washington (interior gutted, owner recently deceased) and that both property owners' representatives had been told to submit bids, plans and permits in a timely manner. The staff member recommended keeping those addresses on the demolition list while offering the owners a window to demonstrate progress; if owners do not file plans and pull permits or show timely progress, the properties will proceed to formal demolition bidding.

Council discussed 11201 Middlebelt (described as a former pallet yard) where conflicting claims of ownership had been raised; the mayor and city staff said a third‑party title search, environmental testing and legal review will be required before moving forward. The city also noted that 11114 Whitehorn had a recent purchaser, who submitted a floor plan but had not submitted construction plans at the time of the meeting.

The motion to approve Demolition List 24‑01 passed on roll call. Council directed staff to continue working with owners who present renovation plans and to follow required procedures (title searches, environmental testing, disconnects) before undertaking demolition work if owners do not proceed.

Staff emphasized that the demolition process includes third‑party title searches and other due‑diligence steps before the city goes out to bid for demolition contractors.","Council approved Demolition List 24‑01 covering multiple properties under Chapter 8, Section 8‑157 of the Romulus Code of Ordinances; staff said several owners on the list are pursuing repairs or replacement and the city will keep those properties on the list while monitoring permit progress.",{"_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},6605164,"Romulus council approves $59,600 playground purchase for Mary Ann Banks Park",688,1794000,2482000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2987222-4210712375698b2e71071e566e8f30d1&start=1794&end=2482","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2987222-4210712375698b2e71071e566e8f30d1/thumbnail_1794000.jpg","/articles/6605164/Romulus/Wayne-County/Michigan/Romulus-council-approves-59600-playground-purchase-for-Mary-Ann-Banks-Park","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6605164-bb5d7c02c1e7a695f85c0718e349741f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771147557&Signature=ApdEgApbz2YIbdOYLaTO1lLBApTtBaYnhxerof3vp6ZBBhpH6-Ged-0dfv~4pdOgJlbDtogqjszsNvJK5Esgrrp6Yw-6xNTNqEjwnWcAucjmPWF64E~2MG74n8EKq-WSe905G8lz56DwtSPr3xEeTPfkveWHVOTybeK7fNk8p3SAInEeEGOEir-LVL-hzQXqVXEtDKziyIQBPsJks8fMRFCMFFZi7SYvJpjMeIYmz~9jsqDm3waXAZuQj0t4wHvoX8V52PWheaa~NqpTXtDdp2MVYKPBmKrGHKRD8iLLO8iVafUZrexkL0FCaylQ14RJewyZmLzwnoeDKloS381Etw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Romulus City Council on April 14 approved a piggyback purchase from OMNIA Partners contract number 2017001134 to buy and install playground equipment from Game Time for Mary Ann Banks Park at a total contract price of $59,584.60.

Council also adopted, on second reading and final adoption, budget amendment 24/25‑15 to appropriate $60,000 (GL 101‑751971) for the playground purchase and related capital outlay. The clerk said the budget amendment was introduced at the March 24 council meeting and moved for final adoption on April 14; the roll call votes for both the piggyback contract and the budget amendment were recorded as affirmative.

Council members discussed logistics and liability around installation. The city’s representative said the contractor price includes installation; Councilman Wadsworth asked whether city staff would assemble equipment and was told installation is part of the contract to reduce liability and save staff time. Delivery was estimated at seven to eight weeks, with a stated goal of installation before June, subject to the contractor's schedule.

Council asked about the disposition of the existing equipment. Staff said some components (for example, older monkey bars) are about 30 years old and may not meet current safety standards; the city will review options including offering the equipment for reuse but noted potential liability concerns if older equipment is reinstalled by another party.

Gary Harris, assistant finance director, verified that funds are budgeted and available for the purchase. The motions to piggyback the OMNIA Partners contract and to adopt the budget amendment passed on roll call votes recorded in the meeting minutes.

Action items and scheduling: the contractor is expected to deliver in approximately 7–8 weeks and the city will push for installation before June; the city will examine whether any salvageable equipment can be repurposed without exposing the city to liability.","Council authorized a piggyback purchase and a related $60,000 budget amendment to buy and install new playground equipment at Mary Ann Banks Park; contractor installation, delivery timelines and disposal of old equipment were discussed.",{"_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},6605169,"Romulus Municipal Library reports record use, outlines three-year strategic plan",616,587000,1203000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2987222-4210712375698b2e71071e566e8f30d1&start=587&end=1203","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2987222-4210712375698b2e71071e566e8f30d1/thumbnail_587000.jpg","/articles/6605169/Romulus/Wayne-County/Michigan/Romulus-Municipal-Library-reports-record-use-outlines-three-year-strategic-plan","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6605169-89aaceaafe73c9eb8b0e4d833b81ae75/orig.mp4?Expires=1771147557&Signature=nGnqj3NtZK1AWKBxeMSxfTseZct1RTjJFIRlwE8kcVKSPEkAj-Vmyo8y6bi-~xXZ-6rbo9l4y8hidorNGPm37JSFc~nyeQLa-WPFbWHAcP2cNwynqACTuISEShk3GkrCRwxI3rH8pVzWZ1mTOs~wC6xy6yjK4hLaGKU~-lmZ4IE4QMI5LjECKUGFDYxs8Q2Yw0s3ezWOiO0Tg4uGEwSrvVXRF-o-f88ujcZNoqzrhaQgbEfYWnPft5NrgFniahAuzmXpVcVdC9Dlq-rQAxki~gcU~-Fki1Y1AsTiKsBiNaAviQM961qETSnIbEzo4RXiqVAbqxXg~QvAA0gDfhyktQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Patty Braden, Romulus Municipal Library director, told the Romulus City Council on April 14 that the library recorded “over 48, almost 49,000 visitors” in the past year and is expanding services and spaces to meet rising demand.

Braden presented usage statistics, recent facility upgrades, community partnerships and a three‑year strategic plan for 2024–2027. She said public computer sessions rose about 13 percent, downloadable (digital) checkouts increased roughly 27 percent, and summer‑reading registrations rose about 31 percent. \"We are now open at 9 a.m., Monday through Thursday, over 60 hours a week, more than any time in the library's history,\" Braden said.

The library opened two new quiet study rooms with charging stations, added modern study tables and lounge seating, updated AV shelving and signage, and completed an adult‑area renovation following an earlier circulation‑desk upgrade. Braden said the library replaced a Dewey Decimal arrangement with a BISAC topical layout to make materials easier to find and reported nearly 60,000 total physical checkouts for the year.

Braden described expanded outreach to Huron Township — attending Huron Applefest and Rotary events, providing story time at area early‑childhood centers and donating books to classrooms — and renewed partnerships with Romulus schools that resulted in a record number of student library cards. She said staff hosted community feedback sessions that informed the strategic plan's top five priorities: expand outreach, create more comfortable spaces, increase marketing, acquire more downloadable content, and support staff retention.

Council members praised the turnaround since the library's closure more than a decade ago. Councilman Wadsworth recalled the years when the library was closed and said the current operation — now open daily for longer hours with robust programming — represents “a job well done.” Council members also asked for details about how the library achieved year‑over‑year growth; Braden credited staff programming and community events.

Braden dedicated the presentation to Tammy Garrison, a longtime library volunteer and Friends of the Library officer, and closed by noting the library was one of seven Michigan libraries selected for additional downloadable content. She concluded: \"The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees opportunity in every difficulty.\"","Library Director Patty Braden told the Romulus City Council the library logged roughly 49,000 visits in the last year, expanded hours and renovated adult spaces, and presented a three‑year strategic plan emphasizing outreach, marketing and staff retention.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: Romulus City Council meeting, April 14, 2025

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Romulus council approves demolition list; staff will work with some owners on renovation plans

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