Hussein Farhat

The City Council meeting included several key actions, such as the approval of the invoice register and pre-approved expenditures, and the reappointment of members to the Zoning Board of Appeals and the Library Board. Public hearings were held regarding a maximum height ordinance increase in the residential district, the adoption of a new light-industrial zoning district, and the adoption of the 2027 Drinking Water SRF project planning document for infrastructure improvements. Additionally, the Council adopted an official social media use and moderation policy and reviewed a reconsideration request for a previously adopted resolution.

The meeting agenda was accepted with additions. Key resolutions included the approval of the expenditures for September 2025, necessary amendments to the 2025 Operating Budgets to prevent overruns, the approval of the 2026 Operating Budget, the submission of 52722/52723 Operating Subsidy Forms, and the write-off of bad debt amounting to $3,090.00. The Tenant Affairs Report, including Move In/Move Out reports, was presented. During public comments, tenants expressed interest in establishing a resident board and inquired about concerns related to other tenants in development.

Key actions taken during the meeting include the approval of the December 18, 2024 agenda. Resolutions were passed to approve the amendment of the travel policy, setting the per diem amount at $85.00. The Commission also approved the expenditures for the period of November 1, 2024, through November 30, 2024. Furthermore, approval was granted to write off bad debt totaling $11,630.00. The board held a closed session at the request of legal counsel and subsequently reconvened into open session.

The Commission addressed several resolutions during the meeting. Key actions included approving employment contracts for executive, program, and project managers, as well as contracts for administrative and support staff. The Commission also authorized the Executive Director to issue monetary performance incentives of $1,000.00 to each non-management employee due to achieving high performance scores for FYE 2024. Furthermore, the Regular Scheduled December Commission meeting was cancelled due to a lack of quorum, and the 2026 Commission Meeting Schedule, set for the third Wednesday of each month, was approved. Financial actions included approving expenditures for October 2025 and approving the write-off of $23,238.00 in bad debt. The Legal Counsel provided updates on non-payment cases and current tenant court actions. During public comments, tenants expressed interest in initiating a resident board.

The meeting included approvals for an alley closure between Goodson Street and Veterans Park for the Hamtramck Parks Conservancy's "Alley Opening" Event, support of commitment and cooperation with the Michigan Main Street Program, and a contract for a General Liability Insurance Policy. Additionally, the council held a closed session.