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Votes at a glance: Hamtramck council approves grants, purchases, cybersecurity and broadcast upgrades
Summary
At its Nov. 25 meeting the council approved multiple resolutions including a tree‑planting grant, archive scanning contract increase, a used truck for a volunteer program, citywide multifactor authentication, alley construction adjustments, bond-notice steps and a council‑chamber AV upgrade.
The Hamtramck City Council approved a package of operational and capital resolutions on Nov. 25. Key votes and short descriptions below summarize actions the council took during the meeting.
• Resolution 2025-131 — MDNR/DTE Urban & Community Forestry grant (~$3,750): Approved to plant or replace trees tied to the Grow Hamtramck project and community plantings.
• Resolution 2025-132 — Increase Data Guardian contract for building and planning archive scanning: Approved an additional $14,893.50 to cover more images and older, harder-to-scan plans.
• Resolution 2025-134 — Purchase used Ford F-150 for Every Neighbor volunteer program: Approved purchase to support volunteer transport of equipment for seniors and community events.
• Resolution 2025-135 — Implement multifactor authentication citywide: Approved adoption for police, fire and all city employees; staff said a grant covers implementation and the ongoing licensing cost is $441/month.
• Resolution 2025-136 — Concur with additional construction costs for South Goodson Alley: Approved $57,486.50 from the water and sewer fund for added bump-out parking, drainage, and related items; staff said a punch-list walk-through will correct deficiencies before final closeout.
• Resolutions 2025-137/138/139 — Lead service line program financing and bond steps: Approved engineering services, engagement of bond counsel/financial adviser and publication of notice of intent to issue revenue bonds related to a DWSRF loan/principal forgiveness package.
• Resolutions 2025-140/141 — Return of foreclosed properties (including 3381 and Conant addresses): Council approved conditional return-to-owner resolutions subject to payment of reasonable administrative costs; staff said auction remains an alternative if terms are not met.
• Resolution 2025-142 — Upgrade council chamber video/audio system: Approved $14,305.36 to update cameras, switcher and broadcast equipment to improve streaming and implement AI tracking cameras.
Votes: The transcript records roll-call voting with councilmembers repeatedly voting "Yes" on these items; where recorded, the measures passed by council majority.
