City of Lathrup Village. City Council Regular Meeting. May 18, 2026.

The City Council of Lathrup Village held a regular meeting on May 18, 2026, where they discussed and took action on several procurement and budget-related items. Key procurement discussions included approval of the fiscal year 2026-2027 budget, which totals approximately $11.36 million with a balanced general fund budget of $5.33 million. The council considered a 1.0 mill Public Act 33 special assessment to support police and fire services, which was approved, and discussed utility rate restructuring for water and sewer services to address infrastructure needs. They also approved a temporary suspension of certain sign ordinance provisions to aid local businesses during road construction and adopted a resolution updating the city’s flag policy to include a 45-day advance request for non-preapproved flags. Additionally, the council approved a capital improvement plan guiding future infrastructure projects and established the Lathrup Village Arboretum, initiating a long-term tree planting and education project. The meeting included motions and votes on these items, with some budget approval motions deferred to a future meeting. Public comments and council discussions also touched on community concerns and policy clarifications, but no new contracts or vendor selections were reported.