Michael Bowdler

The City Council meeting included several key actions. The Council approved a Resolution to Participate in the University of Michigan Dearborn Sustainable Cities Program. A Release and Settlement Agreement concerning Judith Taylor vs City of River Rouge and Roberto Cruz was approved, authorizing the Mayor to execute necessary documents subject to City Attorney review. The Council accepted the recommendation of the Public Safety Commission to hire one new Full-time Public Safety Officer and promote another to the rank of Full-time Sergeant. Additionally, the Council approved the distribution of Act 495 money to Michigan Rouge Holdings regarding 136 Leroy, approved a voucher requisition for heating and cooling project piping replacement, approved General Fund checks, a BCBS wire transfer invoice, and overtime figures for a specified pay period. Finally, the body approved 58 Building Permits and the renewal of 5 Business Licenses and 2 Recreational Grow marijuana business licenses.

The City Council meeting included several actions and approvals. The council approved the payment of 2026 Michigan Association of Mayors Membership Dues. Key decisions involved authorizing the City Attorney to negotiate and the Mayor to execute a lease agreement with One Detroit Credit Union for Room 206. Additionally, the appointments of Sotorios Arapakis as Director of Public Safety and Charletta Hudson as Deputy Clerk were approved, both effective on the meeting date. The council also approved a Service Agreement with Lexipol for the PSO Department. Financially, General Fund checks and overtime figures for two pay periods spanning late 2025 were approved. Finally, approvals were granted for 19 Building Permits and one Business License for Hungry Howies, along with a conditional approval for one Recreational Retail marijuana business license transfer to Corner Budz LLC.

The City Council meeting included several key actions. The council approved the proposed Schedule of Meetings for 2026. A 36-month Shred-IT contract was approved for the Mayor to sign. The council authorized an emergency purchase for the Department of Public Works to acquire a salt spreader. The Memorial Park Facility Improvements contract was awarded to KAB Enterprises, Inc. Several appointments were made to the Board of Reviews for two-year terms, including Troy Newman Sr., Katie Burgess, and Vivian Williams. The council accepted a Settlement and General Release Agreement concerning a legal matter involving former personnel. The council also approved payment for annual service maintenance for the Police Department's Livescan System and approved a change order for HVAC duct work and cleaning. Finally, the council approved the General Fund checks, associated overtime figures, and twenty-three Building Permits, as well as the transfer of one Recreational Retail marijuana business license.

The City Council meeting involved discussions and approvals on various matters, including a retirement and separation agreement, a mutual aid agreement, and a renewal proposal for property and liability insurance. Additionally, the council approved general fund checks, overtime figures, building permits, and a business license.

The council discussed and approved various items, including no parking on W. Pleasant St for the River Rouge High School Turkey Giveaway, authorizing the Mayor and City Attorney to negotiate a lease with One Detroit Credit Union, approving legal judgement levies and the public safety special assessment for inclusion on the December 1, 2025, property tax roll, and approving the Zoning Text Amendment for Marihuana Facilities and Establishments. Additionally, they voted to amend the Code of Ordinances to change the hours of operation for marijuana establishments and facilities, appoint Greco Law as Prosecutor/Assistant City Attorney, approve General Fund checks and a wire transfer to BCBS, and approve 15 Building Permits.