Votes at a glance: fireworks rules, police contracts, grants, purchases and event permits approved by Utica council

Beyond the major budget and land-use items the Utica City Council approved a series of motions during the June 10 meeting. Below is a concise list of those actions and immediate effects.

- Consent agenda: Council approved the consent agenda as presented (roll call affirmative).

- Fireworks ordinances: - Amendment to the city ordinance on use of consumer fireworks (to align permitted discharge hours with revised Michigan state law) was approved by roll call. (Motion to adopt.) - Zoning amendment prohibiting the sale of fireworks from temporary structures (defined to include tents, stands, shipping containers or similar movable structures) was adopted by roll call vote; planning commission had recommended approval.

- Police bargaining and employment items: - The council approved a tentative agreement with the Police Officers Labor Council and authorized drafting and signing the collective bargaining agreement in accordance with the terms presented (motion carried by roll call). - The city later approved a full four-year municipal association (MAP) collective bargaining agreement providing a 3% raise per year and related contract language changes (motion carried by roll call). - The council approved sending two officers to Gracie tactical instructor training and paid $3,000 to reserve seats (training in September). - A purchase of duty ammunition from Vance's Law Enforcement under state contract (10 cases of 5.56 rounds and 2 cases of 9mm) for $2,945.60 was authorized.

- Fire and emergency services grants and equipment: - The council accepted a $450,000 state grant to replace a 2007 ambulance (no city match required). - The council accepted a $300,000 state grant to purchase an EMS command response vehicle and three LIFEPAK 30/5 cardiac units (no city match required).

- Grants and local projects: - The city accepted a Michigan Municipal League Local Economies grant application up to $8,000 to fund a mural and small pocket-park improvements between DeAnna's Barber Shop and Mr. Miguel's Cantina; council also authorized leasing the wall from the property owner for a nominal amount if the grant is awarded.

- Traffic and public safety measures: - Traffic Control Order 25-01 was adopted to designate loading and no-parking restrictions in the alley between Cass and Brownell behind local businesses; DPW directed to install signage and enforcement options were discussed.

- Budget and grant amendments / capital purchases: - The council approved a number of fiscal-year 2025 budget amendments to reflect MEDC grants for the Pioneer Park pavilion, transfers for the Van Dyke median project, reallocations between parks and streets for salaries and overtime, and an Act 302 training funds adjustment to $5,030 for the police department. - The city accepted a TMF (Targeted Infrastructure/Service Line) grant totaling approximately $512,500 for service line verifications and amended the water and sewer budget lines to spend engineering and contract resources tied to the grant. - The council authorized purchase of water meters and parts from Ferguson (quote B106428) for $24,600 to replenish an aging inventory of meters and radios in the water-sewer fund for FY2026. - The city approved replacement/renewal of a firewall for city hall and the police department (purchase not to exceed $4,450, split between departments).

- Parks and events: - The council approved a Movie in the Park (Shrek) for June 27 (date contingent on weather) and the annual "Zoo to You" Reptarium program at Grant Park on July 25; both are funded from previously budgeted lines.

Each of the above motions passed on the record by roll call vote at the June 10 meeting unless otherwise noted. Roll call votes and short-form outcomes are recorded in the official minutes and in the packet materials.