Warren council passes millage ballot resolution, approves land bank funding and several routine measures; land sale tabled

The Warren City Council took multiple votes on March 11 covering millage placement, land‑bank startup funding, settlements, licensing extensions and other routine business.

Key outcomes at a glance

- Police and fire millage: The council approved language to place a renewal of 4.6083 mills for police and fire safety protection on the ballot and authorized holding the special election in conjunction with the state primary on Aug. 5, 2025. Staff said the levy began at 4.9 mills when approved years ago and has declined under Headley adjustments; the proposed renewal rate is 4.6083 mills. City controller Robert Fox explained that increases in taxable value drove the projected levy amount. The council recorded unanimous support on both resolutions.

- Land bank: The council approved establishing a bank account/fund and budget for a Land Bank Authority and approved $25,000 in startup funding to be reimbursed to the general fund. The items were moved and carried with standard roll-call support.

- Settlements: The council approved resolutions to settle three pending legal matters (Chastity Evans v. Progressive Michigan Insurance Co. et al.; Eric Brown v. Tufail Ahmed et al.; Anisha Foster v. City of Warren). Each settlement was approved per terms discussed in closed session.

- License extensions for adult-use marijuana businesses: The council approved three separate 60-day extensions for renewal applications for Magna Health Management LLC (21445 Hoover), D.N. Warren LLC (12525 E. 9 Mile Rd.) and Boxer Enterprises (23640 Pinewood). The extensions were approved by roll call.

- Grant revenue: The…