City of Port Huron September 22, 2025

The City of Port Huron held a council meeting on September 22, 2025, where several procurement and budget-related matters were discussed. A key procurement decision was the approval of a $967,730 contract award to Ainsworth Electric Incorporated for control panel upgrades at the city's water filtration plant. The project was over budget by approximately $217,000, but the vendor was selected due to their familiarity with the facility and capability to complete the work. The council also approved resolutions related to special assessments for blight removal and nuisance abatement, as well as zoning amendments to support planned unit development. Additionally, the council discussed the submission of the Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) for 2024 to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, highlighting ongoing housing rehabilitation projects and partnerships with nonprofits to provide community services. The city manager addressed workforce challenges, noting a shortage of skilled workers despite significant job growth and new investments. There was also mention of collaboration with St. Clair County Community College (SC4) on revitalization projects, including a proposal for SC4 to rehabilitate a city-owned parking lot at no cost to the city, enhancing downtown infrastructure. Public comments raised concerns about zoning, infrastructure maintenance, and community services, but no additional procurement actions were taken during the meeting.