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Romulus council authorizes $598,535 fire-equipment purchase, adopts three budget amendments and approves $5.27M in warrants
Summary
At its Nov. 10 meeting the Romulus City Council approved a Stryker purchase of cardiac monitors and CPR devices funded by a FEMA AFG grant, adopted three budget amendments including FEMA revenue recognition, scheduled a parks master-plan study session and approved warrants totaling $5,265,440.95.
Romulus Mayor McCray asked the City Council on Nov. 10 to authorize a purchase of eight cardiac monitors and three mechanical CPR devices under a piggyback of the CFA buying-group contract with Stryker Sales LLC at a cost not to exceed $598,535, saying the equipment would be paid from a FEMA AFG grant. Councilmember Roscoe moved the purchase and Councilmember Talley seconded; the motion passed on a roll-call vote with all members voting yes.
The council also adopted three budget amendments on second reading. Budget amendment 25/26-8, adopted to cover costs associated with reimbursement under a Welch Packaging Brownfield agreement (cited as council resolution 15-349), totaled $211,419.31. Amendment 25/26-9 for $201,000 was adopted to cover a grant match and additional allowable capital outlay expenses. Amendment 25/26-10 recognized $544,122 in revenue from a federal FEMA AFG grant to cover life‑saving equipment; that recognition aligns with the mayor’s equipment request earlier in the meeting.
In addition, the council approved a 30‑minute study session request for Monday, Dec. 8, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. for Recreation Director Colleen Dumas to review a draft 2025–2030 Parks & Recreation master plan.
On routine business the council approved Warrant 25-21 for a total of $5,265,440.95. The warrant covered multiple funds detailed by the city during the meeting, including Water & Sewer ($1,204,971.64), CIP bonds for a court building ($546,141.66), and other general and special funds. The motion to pay the warrant passed by unanimous roll-call vote.
Why it matters: the equipment purchase and the FEMA grant recognition provide immediate capital for the fire department’s response capabilities, while the budget amendments and warrant payments reflect near-term municipal spending and grant-management decisions that affect city operations and capital projects.
Votes at a glance: - Piggyback purchase (Stryker Sales LLC) for medical equipment — motion by Miss Roscoe, second by Miss Talley; outcome: approved (roll-call recorded all yes). Total not to exceed $598,535; funding source: FEMA AFG award EMW-2024-FG-08074. - Budget amendment 25/26-8 — motion by Miss Talley, second by Mister Kraut; outcome: approved. Amount: $211,419.31 (reimbursement related to Welch Packaging Brownfield agreement; resolution 15-349 referenced). - Budget amendment 25/26-9 — motion by Miss Roscoe, second by Mister Wadsworth; outcome: approved. Amount: $201,000 (grant match and capital outlay). - Budget amendment 25/26-10 — motion by Mister Wadsworth, second by Mister Kraut; outcome: approved. Amount: $544,122 (recognize FEMA AFG grant revenue). - Warrant 25-21 — motion by Miss Abdo, second by Mister Crow? (support recorded); outcome: approved. Total: $5,265,440.95 (roll-call recorded unanimous yes).
Council members recorded no dissent during the formal roll-call votes. Mayor McCray told the council the requested medical equipment is necessary and that FEMA grant funds are available to cover the purchase. The agenda, minutes and other routine items were approved earlier in the meeting. The council also scheduled the parks master-plan study session for additional review before final action.
