The Romulus City Council voted to authorize a sole-source purchase to commission a mural at 37135 Goddard Road, approving $19,000 for the artwork plus a 10% contingency, for a total authoriza­tion of $20,900.

Councilwoman Roscoe moved the motion to concur with the administration’s recommendation; Councilman Wadsworth seconded. Roll call votes were Yes from Roscoe, Wadsworth, Williams, Talley, Abdo, Roscoe and the chair; the motion carried.

Jerry Frayer, director of the Downtown Development Authority, told the council the design was not yet final but said the mural will depict the “history of Romulus.” He said the mural will be on the polka-dot side of the building at 37135 Goddard Road, across from Dave’s Barber Shop, and estimated the artist would take about two to three weeks to paint the work in spring weather permitting.

Council members asked about content and durability. Councilman Wadsworth said he had received inquiries and asked, “What’s gonna be painted? We don’t want to put something up there that’s gonna offend anybody or group.” Frayer replied the mural is a historical depiction and that a final drawing would be presented to council before installation. Frayer also said the artist uses German paints and a UV overlay to reduce fading; the committee discussed anti-graffiti protections and possible school involvement to paint small sections with students.

The purchase was described as a sole-source recommendation from DDA director Jerry Frayer and purchasing director Christina Parker, with finance director Maria Ferris confirming funds were budgeted and available in FY 2024–25. The council did not identify any additional contract terms or warranty details on the record beyond the contingency; the transcript does not specify a maintenance or warranty period beyond the materials and overlay mentioned.