Pontiac City Council Meeting 04-21-2026

The City of Pontiac held a City Council meeting on April 21, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The council approved the purchase of two new pickup trucks for the sanitation department, funded by the sanitation fund with a budget not to exceed $107,097. They also authorized engineering services contracts with Hubbell, Roth, and Clark for the Montcalm Street and State Street rehabilitation projects, both funded primarily through federal and state funds with minimal city contribution. A resolution was passed for a budget amendment to increase revenues by $193,105 and another to authorize a $10 million final payment for the acquisition of the 300 West Huron Street property to serve as the new Public Works facility. The council scheduled a public hearing for the fiscal year 2026-2027 budget on May 5, 2026, and discussed postponing the adoption of a new fee schedule to allow further review. Additionally, the council approved participation in opioid settlements and authorized a grant agreement with the U.S. Department of Transportation for the Safe Streets and Roads for All program, including a $200,000 award with a $53,000 city match. These actions reflect the council's focus on infrastructure improvements, public safety, and fiscal management. Other agenda items included zoning ordinance amendments regulating gas stations and scheduling public hearings for industrial development and Renaissance Zone extensions.