City of Monroe Regular Meeting & Work Session 4/20/26

The City of Monroe, Michigan held a regular meeting and work session on April 20, 2026, which included significant discussions on procurement and budget matters. Key procurement actions included the award of a $197,000 contract to Region Electric for a City Hall backup generator project, with a total project budget of $216,700 including contingency. Additionally, a $777,944 contract was awarded to Saline Bean Trucking and Excavating for the River Raisin Dam removal and sewer relocation project, with a total encumbrance of $820,000 including contingency. The council also approved the sale of city-owned property at 719 West 4th Street for $20,000 to adjacent property owners. Budget discussions included approval of the fiscal year 2027 budget ordinance and amendments to the retirement system ordinance to support succession planning. The meeting featured presentations on two Brownfield redevelopment plans for housing projects, with public hearings scheduled for May to consider these plans, which involve significant tax increment financing reimbursements to developers. The council also discussed applications for Community Development Block Grant disaster recovery funds totaling $5 million for infrastructure improvements. The meeting concluded with the appointment of Mark Cochran as acting city manager and various community updates.