City of Flint

The committee addressed ordinances regarding Fair Chance Access to Rental Housing and Community Benefits Agreements. The ordinance concerning Fair Chance Access to Rental Housing was amended and forwarded to the City Council for further action. The Community Benefits Agreements ordinance was forwarded to the Special Affairs committee. The meeting also included a public comment session.

The 1977 Comprehensive Master Plan for the City of Flint, Michigan, serves as a policy implementation guide for the city's physical development. It addresses nine core components: Land Use, Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Open Space/Recreational, Public/Community Facilities, Environmental, Historical Preservation, and Transportation. The plan aims to provide a framework for coordinated and harmonious urban development, ensure stability, and guide decision-making for the city's present and future needs.

The Comprehensive Master Plan for the City of Flint, Michigan, serves as a guide for government, agencies, institutions, and private developers in community building. It focuses on coordinated planning of facilities and services to foster an orderly, functional, attractive, and economically viable community. Key strategic areas encompass population growth, economic base development, land use, major transportation networks (streets, transit, railroads, airfields), public schools, recreation, housing, urban renewal, and the central business district, with a vision for making Flint a larger and improved metropolitan area.

The meeting included a presentation on the Mayor's proposed fiscal year 2027 budget and public hearings regarding the proposed budget, an amendment to the zoning map in Chapter 50 of the City Code, and a project plan for the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. The council passed resolutions accepting an additional Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant award and authorizing contracts for water pollution control improvements, including decant tanks and medium voltage distribution upgrades. Additionally, the council approved the rescission and replacement of a resolution concerning ARPA funding for North Flint Reinvestment, as well as an ordinance amendment to rezone specific properties.

The City Council meeting agenda for April 27, 2026, includes items such as a closed session regarding the 2017 Water Service Agreement, public comment, and a consent agenda. Additionally, the document provides minutes for committee meetings held on April 8, 2026, which covered the following: the Finance Committee discussed the Mayor's proposed budget, a budget amendment for Community Development Block Grant funds, acceptance of Senior Millage funding, hiring sign language interpreters for council meetings, change orders for auditing services and salt supply, and contracts for paving and facility upgrades. The Governmental Operations Committee addressed an appointment to the Planning Commission and an update on the Lead-Based Paint Removal Program. The Legislative Committee meeting was also convened.