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Votes at a glance: council approves property listings, USGS agreement, Cherry Hill reconstruction and several change orders
Summary
At the July 14 meeting the council approved the amended agenda and minutes, authorized counteroffer terms for 8505 Fenton Street, approved listing 24501 Ann Arbor Trail for $240,000, approved a USGS joint funding agreement not to exceed $16,000, authorized the Cherry Hill reconstruction contract (total project $3,629,003.10; city share ~ $1,114,005.99), and passed multiple change orders and equipment purchases including a $2,087,751.09 local road change order.
The Dearborn Heights City Council took a series of formal actions at its July 14 meeting. Key outcomes, motions and approvals recorded on the public record include:
- Agenda and minutes: The council approved the amended agenda and minutes from recent regular and special meetings (motions by Councilman Saab and seconds as recorded).
- Real estate and listings: Council authorized counter‑offer parameters for two offers on a vacant lot at 8505 Fenton Street (staff instructed to counter the $50,000 offer by removing the due‑diligence period, making a $5,000 deposit nonrefundable, and requiring a month‑end closing; administration was authorized to sign to close if terms accepted). The council also approved listing the commercial property at 24501 Ann Arbor Trail for $240,000 (Keller Williams Legacy).
- USGS joint funding: The council approved a joint funding agreement with the U.S. Geological Survey to monitor Ecorse Creek at a total cost not to exceed $16,000 and authorized the mayor and clerk to sign contract documents.
- Cherry Hill reconstruction: Council approved contract number 226‑5285 (AMDA) for reconstruction of Cherry Hill Road, a shared corridor with Inkster. Staff reported the total project cost is $3,629,003.10 and the combined Dearborn Heights/Inkster share is roughly $1,114,005.99 (the presentation noted the city expects Wayne County assistance and potential reimbursement arrangements).
- Change orders and public works: Council approved an ARPA water main change order with net zero cost, a Mark Antony Construction local road change order adding streets ($2,087,751.09), and a DWSRF meter replacement change order with zero net cost to the city.
- Fire department equipment and programs: Council approved a $4,350.60 city cost‑share payment for two gear extractors and two hose dryers (grant funds to offset remainder), authorized purchase of a 24‑foot aluminum ground ladder ($1,820), and approved purchase of 10 Knox key boxes for $2,594 to continue a senior/home lockbox program (the Dearborn Heights Rotary contributed $2,000 toward the purchase).
- Administrative items: The council approved a water billing due‑date adjustment so no residential bills are due between Aug. 3 and Aug. 17, 2026, and approved multiple business license renewals and a temporary food truck permit for Shawarma.
All motions recorded in the minutes passed with the verbal “ayes” reported; where a second or mover was stated in the record (for example, motions by Councilman Saab and seconds by Councilman Constance) that detail is included verbatim in the minutes. The meeting minutes show no recorded roll‑call tallies with individual member votes for these items; the clerk announced each motion carried.
