City of Dowagiac

The City Council reviewed and discussed several items, including special event requests for the Summer Festival and Steve's Run, a public hearing regarding the property tax millage rate for FY 2026-2027, and the adoption of resolutions setting the millage rate and establishing special assessment rolls for delinquent utilities and property maintenance. Additionally, the Council considered the designation of a downtown social district and commons area, authorized the demolition of a property, approved the purchase of a fire truck, and reviewed payroll and bill payments.

The agenda includes the consideration of a resolution for a deficit elimination plan and a request to authorize the City Manager to pay outstanding bills and payroll expenses.

The council held a public hearing regarding a special assessment for ambulance services and passed a resolution confirming the special assessment roll. Additionally, the council authorized a unified Traffic Control Order for the city and approved a series of invoices and payroll payments for city operations.

The Council meeting involved a proclamation declaring the last Friday of April as Arbor Day and the approval of Resolution 2026-10 regarding the special assessment roll and notice of public hearing. Action items included the acceptance of the Auditor's Annual Report, awarding the bid for the South Front Street Reconstruction Project, and approving a purchase order for the 1st Saturday Clean-Up program. The Council also voted to cancel the upcoming meeting scheduled for Memorial Day and authorized the payment of bills and payroll. Members of the public provided comments regarding a data center project.

The meeting includes a presentation for the Miss Dowagiac 2026 Key to the City. Key legislative items involve the second reading of ordinances to regulate sound and to amend the zoning map for a Planned Unit Development at 414 West Street. Resolutions will be considered regarding the Dowagiac Senior Services Center Redevelopment Project and the establishment of an Ambulance Services Special Assessment District. Additional action items include amending downtown parking regulations through a Traffic Control Order, renewing a cellular tower lease agreement with AT&T, and authorization for the payment of city bills and payroll.