Romulus City Council Meeting 4-27-26

The Romulus City Council held a regular meeting on April 27, 2026, where several procurement and development matters were discussed and approved. Key procurement actions included awarding a $788,288 contract to Eminent Excavating LLC for the EPA Community Grant Program focused on lead line service replacement, and approving a $90,953.04 purchase and installation of security proximity readers and surveillance systems at the senior center via a GSA contract with Actron Security Alarm Systems Inc. Additionally, the council authorized a $14,300 professional services contract with Zones LLC for a Microsoft Exchange system assessment. Budget amendments were also approved, including one for $127,000 and another to cover community and employee program expenses. The council considered a petition to vacate a street and alley in the Beau Champ subdivision to facilitate property improvements, but postponed the vote until September to allow the property owner time to address site conditions. A conditional rezoning request for the Romulus Trade Center North was presented, highlighting significant industrial and retail development plans expected to generate substantial tax revenue and local employment. The council also approved a Metro Act permit for Gateway Infrastructure LLC to lay fiber optic telecommunications cable. The meeting included public comments, reports from various city departments, and approval of the city’s warrant totaling over $1.2 million. Overall, the meeting focused on advancing infrastructure projects, community development, and technology upgrades with several procurement decisions and budget approvals.