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Miller said she has repeatedly contacted the animal shelter and police about cats and other animals in her yard, and described catching wildlife and arranging for shelter pickup. She said she wants solutions for ongoing nuisance animals and said she has observed property and basement cracks she attributes to airplane vibration from nearby airport activity. \"I can't even enjoy my own home,\" Miller said.

Mayor (name not specified) and staff responded that city staff would follow up and requested Miller's contact information so someone could reach out. The clerk noted Miller had submitted a written request to speak and had been called first for public comment.

Why it matters: residents raising recurring quality-of-life issues can trigger code enforcement, animal-control responses or coordination with county, state or federal agencies depending on authority. Miller identified a Wayne County drain as part of the drainage problem; the mayor and other council members previously discussed a SEMCOG-funded planning study for the North Branch of Ecorse Creek during the meeting.

Staff response: Mayor (name not specified) said staff would investigate and \"have staff look at it and reach out to you.\" No formal action was taken during the meeting; staff follow-up was promised.

Speaker: Carol Miller, identified as a resident, described neighborhood nuisance animals, drainage concerns and possible structural impacts from airport operations. The city committed to staff follow-up and outreach.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Romulus City Council Meeting 8-25-25","oneSentenceSummary","During public comment, a Romulus resident described persistent problems with roaming cats, a poorly functioning county drain near her home and suspected structural damage from airport operations; staff said they will follow up and reach out to the resident.","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},6504391,"Romulus council approves grants, contracts and zoning changes; $2.13 million in warrants paid",380,1580000,1960000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5680741-060b8d7b07c6894ecfd4907c536b2b5c&start=1580&end=1960","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5680741-060b8d7b07c6894ecfd4907c536b2b5c/thumbnail_1580000.jpg","/articles/6504391/Romulus/Wayne-County/Michigan/Romulus-council-approves-grants-contracts-and-zoning-changes-213-million-in-warrants-paid","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6504391-a202bb211ef886f9aa8d7dc800d2f666/orig.mp4?Expires=1771150972&Signature=oMZIn8gBxwH017fxrixJR1USuScDfERS4U6FVnkdwVKabP841TslDx-odSYEwSrsVDALTtF6tugMcAo12cGs3i03WwDXMKaC-XpJ9POCwKoxfTnJsOufkXp8Rfk7KV4bx-EzMJFMIhktQpMhj7~3sV122yKmDolmckVt1zmEvUz8p5mZdD06JRl65zT8SYdk1MEoPh8QyBNb09r1lhcp6qxXn6anR5jEBG~zGIIei6Acisibe0rAimSML8K9-8dRrkdOIrhrYHurH0Jy5T5CqhrdQ5GLiysXb9RrBFsoSgVIqUTuyzjMBwWTU~1rbZb6mM4u~iAs1THog2QKfOZaQQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Romulus City Council on Aug. 25 approved multiple consent and action items covering grants, contracts, equipment purchases, zoning amendments and a street vacation. The items below passed by roll call vote; most measures passed unanimously.

Votes at a glance

- Community credit / local transit contract (Smart): Motion to authorize the mayor and clerk to enter into a local transit/community credit agreement between Smart and the City of Romulus for fiscal year 2025-26. Motion passed by roll call vote; mover: Councilwoman Talley; second: Councilman Jones; outcome: approved.

- SEMCOG grant for North Branch Ecorse Creek: Approved a grant agreement with the Southeastern Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG) for $32,740 to evaluate and prioritize crossings in the Ecorse Creek watershed (planning/evaluation only). Motion passed by roll call vote; outcome: approved.

- Opioid settlement documents: Council authorized the mayor and clerk to sign opioid settlement documents and directed funds to a separate account for opioid-related programs. Motion passed by roll call vote; outcome: approved.

- Fiscal year 2024-25 encumbrances rollover: Council approved carrying forward encumbrances for capital outlay purchases and city projects totaling $13,563,410.87 into fiscal year 2025-26. Motion passed by roll call vote; outcome: approved.

- Asphalt repair contract (ITB25-26-01): Council awarded a two-year services agreement for as-needed asphalt repair to Raymart Incorporated (term through 07/31/2027). Motion passed by roll call vote; outcome: approved.

- Fleet vehicle purchases (piggyback contract): Council authorized purchase of two 2026 Ford utility interceptors and one 2026 Ford F-150 SuperCrew (with extended warranty) at a total cost stated in the agenda as $153,274; funds were verified as budgeted and available. Motion passed by roll call vote; outcome: approved.

- Upfitting for police vehicles (ITB25-26-02): Council awarded vehicle upfitting to Arrowhead Upfitters (second-lowest bidder selected). Motion passed by roll call vote; outcome: approved.

- Encryption software (sole-source): Council authorized a sole-source purchase of encryption software from Motorola Solutions at a total cost of $157,369.50 to secure radio communications for first responders. Motion passed by roll call vote; outcome: approved.

- Zoning ordinance amendments (TA-2025-001 and TA-2025-004): Council approved second reading and final adoption of TA 2025-001 (Article 16: condominium review processing and submittal requirements) and TA 2025-004 (Article 20: nonconforming lots). Motions passed by roll call votes; outcomes: approved.

- Cypress Road street vacation: Council adopted a resolution vacating Cypress Road in the Metroplex Industrial Park Subdivision No. 1, retaining recorded utility easements and a 12-foot utility easement for DPW access. Motion passed by roll call vote; outcome: approved.

- Alley vacation public hearing scheduled: Council scheduled a public hearing for Monday, Sept. 22, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. to consider vacating an alley north of Cincinnati Ave., south of Avalon St., east of Essex St. and west of Chamberlain St. Motion passed by roll call vote; outcome: approved.

- Warrant 25-16 payment approvals: Council approved warrant 25-16 with individual fund amounts and a total of $2,133,867.12. Motion passed by roll call vote; outcome: approved.

What this means: The actions fund and authorize planning work (SEMCOG grant), infrastructure repairs (asphalt contract and encumbrances), public-safety equipment and software (vehicles, upfitting, Motorola encryption), and zoning changes affecting condominium and nonconforming-lot rules. The council retained utility easements on the vacated Cypress Road to preserve access for the Department of Public Works.

Several items were presented as administration recommendations with department confirmation that funds were budgeted and available. No item adopted at the meeting imposed a new tax or fee.","At its Aug. 25 meeting, Romulus City Council approved a series of consent and action items including grant agreements, contracts for services and equipment purchases, zoning amendments and a street vacation; the council also approved warrant 25-16 totaling $2,133,867.12.",{"_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},6504396,"Romulus council authorizes signing of opioid settlement documents, sets aside funds for related programs",202,1008000,1210000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5680741-060b8d7b07c6894ecfd4907c536b2b5c&start=1008&end=1210","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5680741-060b8d7b07c6894ecfd4907c536b2b5c/thumbnail_1008000.jpg","/articles/6504396/Romulus/Wayne-County/Michigan/Romulus-council-authorizes-signing-of-opioid-settlement-documents-sets-aside-funds-for-related-programs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6504396-72877b3e0b266c4ffcc207ca9d3c29ed/orig.mp4?Expires=1771150972&Signature=IYvjn73KQ4ix99tk~9oHnrTFcMun5c2vMf1d150oVw1ZgvWIBpvrQHe4Z~J5wMduKzkrkFwtbuwnsLIoj7sNailGcFb5z2BScBCkW5e5O24wcf5L69C83Fh7ppzcLxJ1snny5zciAoh~Z19QHqlFQqcnWPW1wv9wnVGahPZh-qJNljEVhB-Da2z0Tuwiga3WgXu~vX13Mb1YV0euZcAdpGtQzmmGe87OjSJvO30J2Y2LujtQ9R8ab5jVp0ni2iXwF-9i7ildiHmvOVgbICyOQ8myjNZtPP0Na~tVtd5UQ-oNQSD0FpGsawI~6Tvwy0W2xr9A2P3767ZR6gnOBF~1ug__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Romulus City Council on Aug. 25 authorized the mayor and clerk to sign the city's share of opioid settlement documents and directed that settlement receipts be placed in a separate account for programs related to the opioid crisis. The motion passed by unanimous roll call vote.

Council members and the mayor said the funds must be used for programs tied to the opioid epidemic and that a mayor-appointed advisory committee will develop recommendations for council review. The council authorized the administration to accept settlement payments as they arrive.

Why it matters: opioid settlement money is restricted by the settlement terms. How the city chooses to spend the funds will determine whether money goes to prevention, treatment, equipment or other eligible activities that affect public health and public safety in Romulus.

Mayor (name not specified) told council the settlement money \"has to be used for things that are related to the opioid epidemic. So things like counseling for people who have an opioid problem, families that were affected by the opioid problem, education on opioid use, and buying equipment related to the opioid.\" She said the administration will hold the money in a separate account and convene a committee to recommend spending priorities to council.

Councilwoman Susan Talley and other members asked for clarity about how much the city will receive and who will manage the programmatic decisions. The mayor and council attorney said the timing and amounts depend on the wider settlement payments and that some manufacturers'and distributors'payments are structured over many years. The mayor also said Romulus already has \"a couple 100,000\" dollars in the account from prior settlements.

Councilmembers said they want the advisory group to return to council with spending proposals once the administration and the committee have concrete options. The mayor added that state and county distributions from the larger settlement process may provide additional resources that could be coordinated with city efforts.

The motion was made by Councilwoman Roscoe and seconded by Councilwoman Talley; the vote was recorded as unanimous in favor.

Council did not adopt specific spending decisions at the meeting; instead, it accepted the settlement documents and set aside funds for future, council-approved programs.","City council authorized the mayor and clerk to sign opioid settlement documents and agreed to hold incoming settlement payments in a restricted account for programs related to the opioid epidemic; council members said program details will be developed by a mayoral committee and returned to council for approval.","actionData","errors"]

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