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Adrian commission adopts several resolutions including monument restoration and a $291,264.35 tunnel change order
Summary
At its Feb. 2 meeting the Adrian City Commission approved a package of resolutions: restoration work for the Civil War Monument by Flatlanders (CR26‑013), special assessment confirmation for Sarah Street (R26‑005), authorization for emergency bypass pumping (R26‑006), application for an SRT body‑worn camera grant (R26‑007), adoption of the planning‑commission denial for 1212 West Maumee (R26‑008), and a change order for the M‑52 pedestrian tunnel increasing cost by $291,264.35 (R26‑009).
The Adrian City Commission on Feb. 2 approved a set of routine and project resolutions spanning parks, engineering, utilities and public safety.
Key votes and outcomes:
• CR26‑013 — Civil War Monument restoration: The commission approved a resolution to accept a proposal from Flatlanders of Bliss, Michigan, to complete restoration of the Civil War Monument; discussion included whether private fundraising should be prioritized so city taxpayers would not bear the full cost. The motion carried on roll call (five yes, two no). The meeting transcript noted an earlier reference to $15,000 in funds associated with the project.
• R26‑005 — Confirm special assessment roll for Sarah Street (SAD No. 400): The commission adopted the resolution by roll call, confirming the special assessment for the designated improvements.
• R26‑006 — Utilities: authorize Murcino for emergency bypass pumping: The resolution to authorize contracting with Murcino for emergency bypass pumping services passed unanimously on roll call. Staff thanked utility crews for restoring two well pumps during recent cold conditions.
• R26‑007 — Police: authorize application for SRT body‑worn camera grant: Commissioners approved authorization for the chief of police or designee to apply for a body‑worn camera grant. Discussion noted the long‑term costs of implementing a camera program and the importance of grant funding.
• R26‑008 — Community Development: adopt Planning Commission recommendation to deny rezoning of 1212 West Maumee: The commission adopted the planning commission’s recommendation to deny the rezoning request (see separate article). The motion carried.
• R26‑009 — Administration: authorize city administrator to sign change order for M‑52 pedestrian tunnel project: Staff said the project cost has increased by $291,264.35 and recommended the change order be executed. The administrator said the increased cost would be paid from enhancement‑grant funds rather than the general fund; commissioners approved authorization to sign the change order.
Each resolution was moved and seconded in sequence and carried after roll‑call votes recorded in the meeting transcript. Several items were discussed briefly on the merits (for example, private fundraising for the monument and the funding source for the pedestrian‑tunnel change order).
