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Dearborn Heights council approves pedestrian crossing oversight, EMS rate hike and Spirit Festival spending; adopts several ordinances
Summary
The council approved a package of measures including a $42,900 contract for Beach Daly crossing inspection, payment of prior OSHA fines, an EMS rate increase, and a $60,000 Spirit Festival budget; the body also adopted a special assessment ordinance and the Wayne County hazard mitigation plan and authorized police equipment sales.
At its April 28 meeting the Dearborn Heights City Council approved a set of administrative, safety and community measures ahead of the summer season.
Among the actions taken:
- Beach Daly pedestrian crossing: The council approved a proposal with Weight Trim Engineering for construction oversight and inspection for the Beach Daly pedestrian crossing not to exceed $42,900, with work timed to begin after school is out and a mid‑summer completion expected. DPW project staff said fabrication and rigorous mast-arm testing required by MDOT are underway and the general contractor is Raw Horn Electric.
- OSHA fines: Council authorized payment of $14,900 plus $5,000 to the State of Michigan for prior citations; administration said the matter predates the current administration and staff has been working on resolution.
- EMS rates: The council approved increased Emergency Medical Services billing rates (350% of MFS) to align with neighboring jurisdictions.
- Spirit Festival budget and sponsorships: Council approved a $60,000 Spirit Festival expense summary from parks and recreation funds. The mayor announced a $25,000 pledge from a local partner; staff described plans for sponsorship tiers, a sensory hour for attendees with disabilities and an accessibility tent for families.
- Police equipment sales: The council authorized sale of surplus firearms to Cabela's (deposit $14,975 to federal forfeiture fund) and the listing of 72 Taser 7 devices at $500 each through the Michigan Association of Police Chiefs website.
- Ordinances and resolutions: The council adopted emergency amendments to the city code on special assessment definitions (H-26-3), approved the Wayne County hazard mitigation plan, and passed a resolution generally prohibiting city motor vehicles from being operated outside Michigan except with council approval or specified carve-outs for task-force operations.
- Licenses: Business license renewal for Automania and temporary food-truck licenses for Epic Bites LLC and Tacos Laquista were approved.
Most motions passed with standard roll calls or voice votes; several items had brief staff presentations followed by unanimous or majority approvals. Council directed staff to finalize contracts and said they will continue oversight on enforcement and project timelines.
