Port Huron council authorizes park grant applications, approves road contract and other fiscal actions; directs draft of security ordinance

Port Huron City Council on Tuesday held eight public hearings and approved a bundle of grant applications, contracts and resolutions affecting parks, public safety and infrastructure.

Council authorized submission of multiple Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Recreation Passport and Trust Fund grant applications for park improvements at Knox Field, Lakeside Park and Sanborn Park; approved two congressionally directed spending applications — one for an aerial tower fire apparatus and one for Black River Canal renovations — and accepted construction and supply contracts including a $4,145,330 bid for the Hospital Area Road Reconstruction and Utility Replacement (Phase 1). Council also approved a unit‑price chemical bid for aluminum sulfate at $607 per dry ton, a security contract for Lakeside Beach, and a special liquor‑license application for the Blue Water Fest concert venue.

Votes at a glance

- Michigan DNR Recreation Passport Fund (Knox Field and Park) — application up to $150,000. Motion to authorize submission moved by Council Member Pemberton, supported by Council Member Moserak; roll call vote recorded in the meeting was unanimous in favor. Outcome: approved (resolution to submit application and accept funds if awarded).

- Michigan DNR Trust Fund (Knox Field and Park) — application up to $250,000. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Archibald, supported by Council Member Lamb; roll call: unanimous. Outcome: approved.

- Michigan DNR Recreation…