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Romulus council approves MDOT streetlight reimbursement, emergency notification contract, equipment purchase and warrants
Summary
At its Sept. 8 meeting the Romulus City Council approved accepting MDOT reimbursement for a streetlight conversion ($339,911.16), authorized a three-year emergency notification contract, approved purchase of mobile column lifts ($89,677.96), and approved warrant 25-17 totaling $2,967,996.77.
The Romulus City Council on Sept. 8 approved multiple administrative items including acceptance of MDOT reimbursement for an LED streetlight conversion, a three-year emergency notification agreement, equipment purchases for public works, and the payment of warrant 25-17.
Under mayoral item 5a, the council agreed to authorize the mayor and clerk to enter Michigan Department of Transportation contract 25-5425 to receive $339,911.16 in reimbursement for the city’s carbon-reduction streetlight conversion project. Julie Albert, speaking as the city’s project lead, said the work will replace about 1,200 streetlights across the city, equipment has been ordered, and DTE will install the fixtures on its schedule, with installation tentatively timed for completion before the winter holidays. “It’s about 1,200 street lights that are gonna be replaced across the city,” Albert said.
Councilmembers voted to approve the reimbursement authorization. The motion covers the city’s acceptance of funds for a project for which the equipment has already been ordered; Albert and staff urged residents to report any streetlight outages so the city can elevate recurring issues with DTE.
Council also approved a three-year agreement with the vendor listed in the packet for the CodeRed emergency notification system, and members urged residents to sign up on the city website to receive text, e-mail and phone alerts.
On a separate item, council concurred with administration to piggyback on a Sourcewell contract to purchase one set of six mobile column lifts at a total cost of $89,677.96 to support maintenance of heavy equipment (fire trucks, salt trucks and DPW fleet). Roberto (DPW staff) described the lifts as mobile units that allow mechanics to lift large vehicles for service.
Council approved warrant number 25-17, authorizing payment across multiple funds (general fund and others) with a total of $2,967,996.77 as presented in the packet. The roll call recorded affirmative votes and the motion passed.
Other routine business at the meeting included an appointment to the Recreation Commission (Autumn Archie, term to 12/31/2025), several recognition and memorial resolutions and public comment from residents and community partners. The meeting adjourned following standard motions and roll-call votes.
