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Trenton council approves water-contract amendment, police software and equipment purchases
Summary
Council authorized Amendment No. 2 to the GLWA wholesale water contract and approved several city purchases including PowerDMS accreditation software ($16,689.79), a 2026 Tahoe upfit ($17,023.86), seven fire radios ($40,565.19) and disbursements totaling $1,509,354.73.
The Trenton City Council on July 6 authorized a series of contracts and purchases the city said are needed to maintain services and operations.
DPS director Mr. Sargent presented Amendment No. 2 to the city’s wholesale water service contract with the Great Lakes Water Authority, saying the amendment revises projected annual volumes, flow-split assumptions, maximum-day and peak-hour maximums. "These reductions are due to losing 2 of our largest water consumers, DTE and Solucia," he said. The council authorized the mayor and city clerk to execute the amendment.
The council approved a one-year renewal of PowerDMS accreditation and policy software for the police department. Chief Hawkins said the initial budgeted quote was $23,544.79 and the updated invoice is $16,689.79 after transitioning off some modules. The purchase was approved.
Council approved a vehicle upfit for a 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe from Canfield Equipment at a cost of $17,023.86; the vendor noted savings by reusing parts from previous vehicles. The council also approved a fire-department purchase of seven portable radios at a total cost of $40,565.19. Fire Chief Anderson said the city will also pay a $250 per-radio state licensing fee and that grant attempts to cover the replacement had not been fully successful.
Mayor Pro Tem Hornbeck moved to approve authorized disbursements dated 07/06/2026 in the amount of $1,509,354.73; the motion passed unanimously. The Cooperative Library Services agreement was received and placed on file. Chief Hawkins also announced an on-site Michigan law enforcement accreditation assessment July 20–21 and invited public comment by email.
All listed purchases and approvals were moved, seconded and approved during the meeting; most votes were recorded as unanimously approved.
