The Hamtramck City Council approved a slate of resolutions and routine business on Nov. 25. Highlights of actions the council approved, as recorded in the meeting, include:

• Resolution 2025-131 — Acceptance of an MDNR/DTE urban and community forestry planting grant (approximately $3,750) to support tree plantings and replacement trees for the Grow Hamtramck program. Approved.

• Resolution 2025-132 — Authorize an increase to the Data Guardian contract (building and planning records digitization) for approximately $14,893.50 to complete scanning work; staff cited unexpectedly large document volumes and fragile materials. Approved.

• Resolution 2025-134 — Purchase of a used Ford F-150 for the Community & Economic Development department for use with the Every Neighbor volunteer program; funding from the general fund. Approved.

• Resolution 2025-135 — Implement multi-factor authentication citywide for all employees (police, fire and city hall) using grant funding; ongoing licensing estimated at $441 per month. Approved.

• Resolution 2025-136 — Concur with additional construction costs for the South Goodson Alley project (estimated additional $57,486.50) for drainage and bump-out parking; staff noted a forthcoming punch-list walkthrough with the contractor. Approved.

• Resolutions 2025-137–2025-139 — A series of actions to proceed with the DWSRF lead service line replacement program, including approving engineering services (estimated $326,900), engaging bond counsel and financial advisor services, and publishing notice of intent to issue revenue bonds to satisfy state SRF milestones. Approved.

• Resolution 2025-140 and 2025-141 — Council approved returning certain foreclosed properties (including address 3381 and Conant addresses 11405/11409/11415) to prior owners under conditions that the owner reimburse reasonable administrative costs or the city will auction the properties if terms are not met. Approved.

• Resolution 2025-142 — Approve purchase and installation of upgraded cameras, switcher and broadcast equipment for the council chambers (approx. $14,320) to address recurring streaming and picture-quality problems; the new cameras include automated tracking features. Approved.

Votes were recorded by roll-call or voice for the items above; many were approved unanimously or by the majority present. For items that require follow-up (for example, construction punch lists, engineering designs and bond publication/public-comment windows), staff were directed to return to council with final documents and any further approvals needed.