Romulus City Council Meeting 5-26-26

The Romulus City Council held a regular meeting on May 26, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related items were discussed and approved. Key procurement actions included authorization for the Department of Public Works (DPW) to auction obsolete equipment via GovDeals, approval to piggyback on a My Deal contract for purchasing a 2025 Chevrolet Traverse utility vehicle for $39,718 from Todd Wel Chevrolet, and consent to piggyback on a three-year TIPS Periscope Holdings contract for bid solicitation and contract management services at a total cost of $23,643.75. The council also adopted the general and special appropriations act and tax levy authorization for fiscal year 2026-2027, including an amended appropriation of $3,979,970 for the 34th District Court. Additionally, a resolution was passed to establish temporary polling locations for the August 4, 2026 primary election. Public comments focused on concerns about a proposed ICE detention center at Cogwell Street, emphasizing environmental and infrastructure issues and urging local agencies to exercise their authority to prevent the facility's opening. Overall, the meeting combined routine procurement approvals with community engagement on significant local issues.