Romulus City Council Meeting 5-11-26

The Romulus City Council held a regular meeting on May 11, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were addressed. The council approved a budget amendment of $20,000 for community and employee programs and authorized a lease agreement with Wayne Metropolitan Action Agency for 10,000 square feet of space at the former 34th District Court building, valued at $4,166 per month through May 2027. A significant capital improvement project discussed was the award of the Wade and Superior Hot Mix Asphalt Paving Project to Cadillac Asphalt LLC for $1,314,185.30, with a 10% contingency, totaling $1,445,603.83. The council also authorized a special council services agreement with Monaghan PC for right-of-way acquisition services related to a $1 million SEMCOG grant-funded five points intersection roundabout project aimed at improving traffic safety. Additionally, the council approved the rezoning of approximately 108.48 acres for the Romulus Trade Center North development. The meeting included public comments expressing concerns about a proposed Pilot Travel Center truck stop, focusing on traffic safety and accident data. The council approved warrant 26-09 totaling $1,279,351.82 covering various city funds and capital improvement bonds. Overall, the meeting focused on infrastructure improvements, budget amendments, lease agreements, and zoning decisions with direct implications for city procurement and capital projects.