Wayne Council adopts two fire‑code ordinances, approves multiple contracts and joins PFAS class‑action

The Wayne City Council on March 3 approved two ordinances to amend the city’s fire prevention code, several contract extensions and authorized participation in PFAS (AFFF) class‑action litigation, council records show.

Ordinances: The council adopted Ordinance 2026‑01, which rescinds section 1610.14 addressing site inspections of non‑residential businesses and structures because the self‑inspection program is no longer in effect. The council also adopted Ordinance 2026‑02 to allow fees for fire department services (chapter 1610) to be set by council resolution. Both measures passed on second reading by voice vote.

Contracts and maintenance services: Council approved a contract extension with Highland Landscape and Snow of Plymouth for mowing and maintenance of the Michigan Avenue medians, and a contract extension with United Landscape LLC of Livonia for mowing and maintenance at city parks. Both extensions were approved by voice vote.

PFAS litigation: Council voted to approve a resolution and legal services agreement to join class‑action litigation concerning AFFF/PFAS liability on behalf of the city. City staff said legal fees would be paid from any settlement proceeds and noted the council added a provision allowing the city manager to execute digital documents in the course of litigation. The city manager and the city attorney said the potential settlement amount is unknown; officials also said the Great Lakes Water Authority had missed a deadline to join the litigation, which prompted cities to sign on individually.

Votes: Most items were adopted on voice votes with the clerk recording motions as carried. The motion to enter a closed session under MCL 15.268(h) to review an attorney‑client privileged memo was approved by roll call, with recorded affirmative votes and the council entering closed session at 6:33 p.m.

The meeting then returned from closed session and adjourned.