City of Port Huron May 27, 2025

The City of Port Huron held a council meeting on May 27, 2025, which included public comments and several procurement and budget-related decisions. Key procurement actions included the acceptance of a $119,800 bid from Gdard Codings Company for the design, reseal, and restriping of tennis courts to convert them into pickleball courts, and approval of a $260,000 contract for screw pump repairs at the wastewater treatment plant. The council also adopted the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for fiscal years 2025-2026 through 2030-2031, focusing on infrastructure maintenance such as wastewater, distribution, and roadways. Additionally, the annual city budget, including the downtown development authority budget, was approved, authorizing tax millage rates. A three-year service agreement with Cone Incorporated for $2,340 was approved for elevator maintenance at the Port Huron Museum. The council authorized submission of the city's consolidated plan and annual action plan to HUD for 2025-2029, emphasizing housing rehabilitation programs funded by federal grants. Discussions also touched on community concerns such as public safety, infrastructure accessibility, and local ordinances, including a potential trial period for a backyard chicken ordinance. No new contracting vehicles or policy changes were reported during this meeting.