At its Dec. 15 meeting, Rochester Hills City Council approved a package of routine but substantive items that covered code fee updates, contracts and appointments.

Ordinances and fees: Council accepted second readings and adopted ordinance updates to chapter 54 (fees for building, plumbing, electrical, EV charging station permits and related services), chapter 79 (special events permits), chapter 102 (utilities shutoff/turn‑on charges), and chapter 110 (planning and administrative fees). The ordinances were scheduled to become effective Dec. 22, 2025 after publication.

Contracts and project authorizations: Council authorized a contract blanket purchase order to Rawhorn Electric Inc. for the Auburn Road & Technology Drive traffic signal modernization in the amount of $385,240.17 with a 10% contingency ($38,524.02) for a total not to exceed $423,765.19; staff said the LDFA will fully fund the work. The council also approved a $29,925 contract amendment to return the Bloomer Park sign to the Gateway and Park signage project (new contract amount $1,458,809.60) and authorized a blanket purchase order for water service repair parts not to exceed $206,000 with Ferguson Enterprises.

Appointments and boards: Council confirmed the mayor's appointments and reappointments to boards and committees, including the Board of Review (Brian Mudder, Carol Price, Valerie McBain), the Citizens Pathway Review Committee, the Naming Standards Standing Committee, the Rochester Hills Museum Foundation, and other boards. Councillors moved these confirmations and the motions passed by voice vote.

Public hearings: The council opened required public hearings on the FY2025 fourth‑quarter amendment (no public comment) and on an Enid/Childress paving Special Assessment District (no public comment); for the latter staff noted erosion and water issues that affect emergency access and deemed the project necessary to address public safety concerns.

What to watch next: Many of the adopted ordinances take effect Dec. 22 following publication; staff said they will publish the updated fee schedules and notify affected departments. Several of the contracts will proceed to implementation and staff signings as contracts are executed.