City Council Meeting - April 7, 2026

The City Council meeting of Ypsilanti on April 7, 2026, focused heavily on community concerns and several procurement and budget-related decisions. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to public comments advocating for the release of Miguel Rosas Ruiz, a local business owner detained by ICE, with council members expressing support and discussing potential advocacy actions. On procurement matters, the council approved a budget amendment to transfer $239,397 to the budget stabilization fund to mitigate economic risks and support capital projects. They also approved a $41,566 contract with Detection Systems for security camera upgrades at the Ipsilanti Freight House, limiting the installation to exterior cameras with local storage to address security concerns. Additionally, the council certified a petition for a charter amendment related to police funding, forwarding it to the county clerk and governor without a title or purpose statement to avoid legal issues. Other agenda items included zoning text amendments and event fee waivers. The meeting also included discussions on historic district updates, community safety, and upcoming budget sessions.