Pontiac City Council - 10-20-2026

The October 20, 2026 Pontiac City Council meeting included several procurement and infrastructure actions. Council unanimously approved a $25,000 contract with Brave Ground to develop a citywide community-kitchen sharing plan, and approved a sign-shop equipment purchase from Wensco, identified as the lowest responsible bidder. The sign operation is intended to bring sign production back in-house; the related supplies agreement is for three years, not to exceed $70,000 per year, using street-fund and equipment-revolving resources. Council also unanimously approved a two-year vehicle maintenance and repair agreement with Bostick Truck Center; the amount was not stated, and staff said they would continue seeking additional qualified vendors. A participation agreement for the MDOT-led Woodward Loop and Auburn Avenue reconstruction also passed unanimously, with the city’s share stated as approximately $815,000, including an initial $100,000 payment and remaining payments over two years, funded from major-street resources. The final listed item concerned DLZ Michigan, Inc. owner-representative services for the new recreation center, but the transcript does not capture its discussion or vote.

Council approved publication of notice for a proposed first-quarter budget amendment totaling approximately $5.645 million across nine funds, with the full amendment scheduled for a later meeting. Discussion highlighted recycling and replacement trash carts, including a $947,000 grant already reflected as revenue. The city also reported that ARPA closeout work was underway, with a reobligation action expected in November and potential eligible costs including stormwater work, $300,000 for McCarroll School demolition/site preparation, and homelessness-prevention initiatives previously funded at $250,000. Separately, council adopted a six-month emergency moratorium on new massage businesses, pending review of zoning, licensing, inspection, and enforcement rules. Main Street Pontiac and MSU Federal Credit Union representatives presented small-business grant awards: three $1,000 awards and a $984 point-of-sale reimbursement.