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Council hears $15,000 estimate for city porta‑potty service, discusses scaling back
Summary
Councilor Denny Nielsen told the Jan. 14 work session the city faces a roughly $15,000 cost for portable restrooms and suggested reducing the number of units while still providing public access; council did not take a formal vote.
Councilor Denny Nielsen told the Detroit City Council work session on Jan. 14 that servicing portable restrooms in the city was estimated at $15,000.
"15,000 for bathrooms," Nielsen said, and he explained the cost issue developed because businesses and other local facilities previously provided restroom access for residents and visitors. Council members discussed ways to continue offering facilities while trimming the number of units to reduce expenses.
The discussion was informational and no motion or vote was recorded. Nielsen described cutting back on the number of units as a compromise to maintain public access while lowering costs. No timeline or vendor was specified during the meeting.
The council covered several other operational items during the work session, and set its next regular meeting for Feb. 11, 2025 at Detroit City Hall.
