City of Port Huron November 24, 2025

The City of Port Huron held a city council meeting on November 24, 2025, which included discussions on various community concerns and city projects. Key procurement-related actions included the approval of a professional services agreement with BMJ Engineers and Surveyors for marina maintenance dredging and dock repairs from 2026 through 2030, and the authorization of a two-year master service agreement with Rep for $36,000 to extend an AI-based city communications tool on the city website. Additionally, the council approved the sale of a vacant lot for $5,000 and authorized a grant application totaling $25,000, combined with a local match of approximately $55,000, for resurfacing tennis and pickleball courts and creating a basketball half-court. The meeting also addressed public comment rule changes aimed at prioritizing residents' voices, which passed a first reading but were not yet adopted. Other topics included downtown business challenges, parking issues at city events, and infrastructure improvements. The council emphasized ongoing efforts to support downtown revitalization through infrastructure and partnerships with the DDA and chamber of commerce, while acknowledging the challenges faced by small retail businesses in the current economic climate.