City Council Study Session 04/14/2026

The Riverview, Michigan City Council held a study session on April 14, 2026, focusing primarily on the city's general fund budget and financial outlook. Key procurement-related discussions included budget allocations for various city departments such as police, fire, parks, recreation, and IT, with emphasis on personnel costs, contractual services, and capital equipment needs. The council reviewed revenue sources including property taxes, permits, federal and state grants, and charges for services. They discussed the need for structural budget changes due to declining fund balance projections and potential ballot proposals for public safety millage and land sales, including the golf course and landfill expansion. Capital improvement projects mentioned included new police equipment, fire truck replacement (estimated at $850,000 to $1 million), IT infrastructure upgrades partially funded by grants, and recreation facility enhancements. The council also addressed ongoing contract negotiations, wage increase placeholders, and the importance of competitive compensation to retain staff. No formal votes were recorded in the transcript, but several action items were identified for future financial planning and ballot scheduling.