Phillip Moore

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.

The committee reviewed and passed resolutions regarding the vacation of Baker Street and various appointments to the Historic District Commission and Planning Commission. Discussion items included administrative updates on water testing at Brownell Boulevard, the potential formation of new City Council Ad-Hoc Committees, concerns regarding stolen city-issued garbage bins, strategies for youth engagement, and the installation of new street lights. The committee also deliberated on the designation of a City Street Administrator.