Regular City Council Meeting Tuesday April 14th, 2026

The City of Hamtramck held a regular city council meeting on April 14, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related resolutions were discussed and voted on. Key procurement actions included awarding the 2026 joint sealing program construction contract to Hutch Paving for $95,400 with a 10% contingency, approving construction management services for the joint sealing program at $6,912, and awarding contracts for the 2026-2027 lead service line replacement program funded by a $5.8 million EPA grant. The council also approved contracts for construction management services related to the lead service line replacement program, though the supervision fee of $493,000 was tabled for further discussion due to concerns about water bill impacts. Additionally, the council approved a contract for two school resource officers, with funding split between the city and public schools, despite budget deficit concerns. The meeting included a significant discussion on expanding the Flock Safety camera system for public safety, with community members expressing both support and privacy concerns; ultimately, the resolution to purchase and modify the Flock system was approved. The council also approved the hiring of Samuel Hadi as city clerk and discussed amendments to meeting schedules and zoning ordinances. Several public comments addressed community safety, technology use, and budgetary issues. Overall, the meeting focused heavily on public safety technology procurement, infrastructure maintenance contracts, and budget allocations amid fiscal challenges.