Regular City Council Meeting - April 13, 2026

The Madison Heights City Council held its regular meeting on April 13, 2026, where the primary focus was the presentation and discussion of the proposed fiscal year 2027 budget totaling $68.9 million, including a $43.3 million general fund allocation. Key budget highlights included $10.3 million for capital outlay covering vehicles, equipment, building maintenance, and infrastructure projects such as road rehabilitation and water/sewer line replacements. The council discussed funding constraints due to millage rollbacks and inflationary pressures, with a focus on maintaining existing assets and limited personnel growth. The budget also included investments in technology upgrades, such as a $345,000 transition to a cloud-based platform and $100,000 for firewall improvements. Additionally, the council approved a five-year $290,731 contract with Carbine for a countywide next-generation 911 call handling system, enhancing emergency response capabilities with multimedia communication features. Other procurement-related items included approval of Amendment Number Five to the water service contract with the Great Lakes Water Authority to adjust flow rates based on actual usage. The council also reviewed capital improvement plans, including $780,000 for park improvements and ongoing street maintenance projects funded by millage renewals. No votes were taken on wage or benefit changes pending union negotiations. Overall, the meeting emphasized prudent financial management, infrastructure maintenance, and technology modernization to support public safety and community services.