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Votes at a glance: Romulus Council approves events, contracts and purchases
Summary
Council unanimously approved special-event road closures, multiple procurement awards (grounds maintenance and police uniforms), a security system change order, a sole‑source SCBA purchase, the Parks & Recreation master-plan first reading and warrant payments totaling $2,581,202.56.
At its March 9, 2026 meeting the Romulus City Council approved a slate of routine and operational items, including event permits, procurement awards, a security change order, and warrant payments.
Key approvals included:
- Special-event permits and road closures for Polka Dot Decor & More markets (Ferndale Street closure and Hunt Street closures) — motion approved unanimously.
- Downtown no‑fee permit and three Hunt Street closures for "Sounds in the Art District" (June 12, July 10, August 14, 2026, 6–10 p.m.) — motion approved unanimously.
- Hunt Street closure for fourth annual Juneteenth community celebration (June 20, 2026, noon–5 p.m.) — motion approved unanimously.
- ITB 25‑26‑14: Awarded to Outdoor Experts Incorporated for a three‑year grass and weed cutting contract; Deputy Finance Director Gary Harris verified funds are budgeted.
- ITB 25‑26‑15: Awarded to Ally Brothers Uniform Incorporated for a three‑year pricing contract for class A and B uniforms for Romulus police officers.
- Change order (Resolution 25‑385): Additional $12,637.76 to upgrade access and enterprise security software for the Romulus Police Department — motion approved.
- Sole‑source purchase: Additional self‑contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) equipment from McQueen Equipment for the Romulus Fire Department at a total cost of $31,500 under the city’s sole‑source purchasing exception (section 39‑11) — motion approved.
- Parks & Recreation Master Plan (2025–2030): First reading and introduction approved; council praised the plan’s historical detail and resident engagement during its preparation.
- Warrant #2605: Council approved checks and transfers across multiple funds totaling $2,581,202.56. The motion to pay the warrant carried on a roll‑call vote.
Each item was recorded in the meeting minutes with the mover, seconder and a recorded roll‑call vote when provided. These approvals advance city operations and scheduled community events.
