Shelby Bader

The agenda for this City Council meeting includes the organization of the City Council, starting with the election of a Council President and Vice President. Procedural items cover the Pledge of Allegiance, Prayer or Blessing, and a reading of the city code regarding disorderly persons, followed by rules for public comment and council responses. Key business items include the presentation of draft minutes from various committee meetings held in January 2026 (Finance, Governmental Operations, Legislative, Special Affairs, and the main City Council meeting on January 26, 2026). Resolutions on the agenda cover setting a public hearing for the 2027 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Project Plan, accepting and amending the budget for the Auto Theft Enforcement Program (GAIN) grant, accepting a grant for Continuing Professional Education (CEP), and authorizing purchase orders for water pollution control repairs and supplies (sluice gate repair, polymer purchase, UV system bulbs). The agenda also includes authorizing the second quarter FY26 budget amendment and the introduction and first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 35, Personnel, regarding Working Conditions/Holidays.

The City Council meeting addressed several agenda items. A Special Order was used to discuss a letter from the Ethics and Accountability Board, resulting in a motion for the Board to issue a new letter with corrected information. Another Special Order concerned a Proclamation for Women's History Month, followed by a resolution recognizing March as Women's History Month. Key resolutions addressed entering into a 50-year lease agreement with Mott Park Recreation Association (MPRA), amending a Settlement Agreement in the Concerned Pastors et al v Nick Khouri et al case to extend the deadline for service line replacement, and awarding a contract to Rowe Professional Services for Project Management Services for SLE/SLR and restoration projects. Other resolutions included authorizing a contract with Zito Construction Company for the Miller Road Water Main Replacement, retaining outside legal counsel regarding the prosecution of a lawsuit for recovery of 46 tax-reverted properties, and authorizing participation in the Michigan Homeowner Assistance Fund program. Multiple Change Orders were authorized, including for chemical systems feed building work, additional postage costs, and additional tree services. The Council also reviewed and passed certain items on the Consent Agenda. An ordinance amendment regarding Convenience Stores hours of operation failed its first reading. A motion to pass a zoning map amendment rezoning property from 'D-6' to 'E' failed. The meeting adjourned following a lack of quorum.

The Committee-of-the-Whole meeting agenda included an Executive Session requested by the City Attorney's Office for consultation regarding trial and settlement strategy for two pending litigation cases. Key resolutions addressed the amendment of the Biennial Master Fee Schedule to include a Lead Service Line Replacement Fee, setting a new public hearing date for the Proposed 2016-2017 Action Plan of the Consolidated Plan, and approving settlements for three separate litigation cases (Stratman v. City of Flint, Dawan Simpkins v. City of Flint, and Brenda Shivers v. City of Flint). Further items included authorizing amended agreements with the MDNR for park development projects, expressing support for the Fleming Road Project in the TIP, approving the list of authorized personnel to issue Appearance Tickets, adopting the Final Project Plan for water system improvements, securing a grant agreement with the Flint Police Foundation for the NECCS Grant, and authorizing numerous purchase orders and contracts for annual supplies, materials, and services (e.g., phosphoric acid, valve actuators, concrete materials, asphalt paving materials, janitorial services, waste collection services). The Council also proposed three City Charter amendments to renew millages for Police Services, Parks, Forestry, and Recreation, and Police and Fire Protection, to be placed on the November 8, 2016, ballot. Additionally, the appointment of David L. Sabuda, CPA, as Director of Finance-Treasurer was approved, and an ordinance amendment concerning zoning for Shaw Distilling was considered. Discussion items covered Republic Services bid information and various questions related to the Master Fee Schedule and the Water Line Replacement Program liability.

The agenda for this meeting included an initial call to order by the City Clerk for the purpose of electing a City Council President, followed by the formal organization of the City Council, including the election of a Vice President and other officers. The proceedings incorporated a Pledge of Allegiance and a Prayer or Blessing, along with a reading concerning disorderly persons city code violations. A significant item was a Public Hearing scheduled for Ordinance No. 260001, which proposes amendments to Chapter 46 (Utilities) regarding Wastewater Disposal Regulations. The agenda also included sections for public comment, council response, and a consent agenda. Furthermore, the meeting involved the presentation of draft/proposed summary minutes for various committee and council meetings held in December 2025 and January 2026. Several appointments were scheduled for consideration, including re-appointments to the Board of Review and Bishop International Airport Authority, and new appointments to the Ethics and Accountability Board and the Flint Planning Commission. The resolutions section included authorizations for purchasing uniforms for the Flint Police Department, contracting with Michigan State University for the ReCAST Program Evaluation, and securing leak detection survey services for the Water Service Center. The agenda concluded with introduction and first readings of ordinances concerning zoning map amendments and personnel working conditions, as well as the second reading and enactment of the Wastewater Disposal Regulations ordinance.

The Finance Committee meeting agenda included a roll call, reading of disorderly persons code subsections, requests for agenda changes/additions, and public comment periods with established time limits for speakers and council responses. Key items involved a resolution to authorize the purchase and implementation of a BS&A Software Upgrade, including Business Licensing and Special Assessments Applications, for a total not to exceed $327,225.00 across FY26 and FY27 budgets. A special discussion item concerned an update on the City's ACO projects.