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Council hears first reading on shifting code enforcement and building into Community and Economic Development
Summary
Council held a first reading of Resolution 2026-33 to move building and code enforcement under the Community and Economic Development department to consolidate staff and strengthen grant capacity; the measure prompted questions about workload, charter alignment, and oversight and was set for further consideration.
At first reading the Hamtramck City Council considered Resolution 2026-33, a proposed ordinance amendment to reorganize administrative departments by moving code enforcement and the building division under the Community and Economic Development (CED) department rather than the Department of Public Services (DPS).
Proponents, including the city manager, argued the consolidation would create a stronger single department able to coordinate downtown revitalization, pursue grants (including a cited…
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