City Council Meeting - April 21, 2026

The City Council meeting of Ypsilanti on April 21, 2026, included several procurement-related discussions and contract approvals. The council approved a contract change order with Somerset Paving for municipal lot rehabilitation, increasing the Ballard Street lot reconstruction cost by $114,200, with partial reimbursement from the Downtown Development Authority (DDA). They also approved a consulting services agreement renewal with Carlile Wartman Associates, Inc. for building inspection and plan review services through April 2028. Additionally, the council discussed and postponed a multi-year fee waiver agreement for the Depot Town Cruise Night event, citing the need for more detailed fee information and annual review. Budget allocations were addressed, including authorization of up to $10,000 from the general fund to support community outreach related to immigration enforcement issues and a proposed $1 million allocation toward a community responder program for unarmed crisis response, which was tabled for further budget discussion. The meeting also covered capital improvement projects such as bridge repairs and road maintenance funding, with detailed presentations on costs and funding sources. Several resolutions related to community safety, environmental policies, and worker safety were passed. The council engaged in extensive public comment on social issues but focused procurement actions on municipal infrastructure, contract awards, and budget authorizations.