City of Port Huron May 11, 2026

The City of Port Huron held a council meeting on May 11, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key procurement actions included the acceptance of a bid from Raymond Excavating for $1,948,313 to reconstruct 10th Street from Lepier Avenue to the Black River, including a major intersection replacement. The council also approved a resolution to submit a $50,000 grant application to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources for urban forestry projects. Additionally, a resolution was passed to extend an agreement with Slair County for equipment and network responsibilities related to connecting to the county network. The council discussed and ultimately referred back for further study a proposed ordinance to ban motorized e-bikes on sidewalks citywide, emphasizing the need for more data and phased implementation. Public hearings addressed the proposed capital improvement program, the 2026-27 budget, and a brownfield redevelopment plan for the Feed Building project, which was supported for its economic development potential. The meeting also included community comments on infrastructure, safety, and environmental concerns, but no other contract awards or purchasing decisions were noted.