Dearborn Heights council approves multiple contracts, awards and budgeted modifications

The Dearborn Heights City Council approved a string of procurement and contract actions at its April 14 meeting, including a FEMA-funded demolition bid, multiple city facility contracts, a multi-year water cross-connection contract, a contract modification that returns funds to the city and an ammunition purchase for police training and qualifications.

FEMA demolition bid: The council unanimously approved awarding the FEMA PY demolition program (FEMA 54 47.07) to Berkshire Development for $44,000, subject to timely submission of required documentation to the Community and Economic Development Department (CEDD). The mayor and staff said the award covers demolition of several properties adjacent to a creek and that the grant had been extended after earlier concerns about eligibility.

Carpet replacement and small purchases: The council approved local procurement to replace worn carpet in City Hall offices (Metro Floors & Carpet), with not-to-exceed amounts and authorization for the mayor and clerk to sign warrants and issue payment from the designated CDBG account.

Contract modification — Mark Anthony Construction: Council approved a contract modification for Mark Anthony Construction that adjusted quantities from prior work and yielded approximately $313,000 net back to the city, according to staff.

HydroCorp cross-connection program: The council approved a five-year contract modification with HydroCorp to implement residential and commercial cross-connection control work required by the state, with a total contract not to exceed $1,134,405.85 and an initial FY allocation noted in the packet.

Ammunition purchase: The police chief reported three quotes for ammunition; the council approved purchasing ammunition from Vance to replenish department inventory and for officer qualifications and training. The chief said the selected vendor had stock and could deliver quickly.

Why it matters: These approvals affect public-safety readiness, infrastructure maintenance and compliance with state and federal requirements. The HydroCorp contract responds to state mandates about potential cross-connection risks in the drinking-water system; the FEMA demolition award moves forward hazard mitigation work; the Mark Anthony modification is a rare contract that returns funds to the city rather than increasing costs.

Next steps: Each contract will be executed by the mayor and clerk as authorized; staff will manage vendor submittals and grant compliance procedures.