City of Port Huron June 8, 2026

The City of Port Huron held a council meeting on June 8, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The council approved a substantial amendment to the 2021 annual action plan reallocating approximately $798,000 in ARP funds to tenant-based rental assistance, administered by Blue Water Community Action, to address homelessness and housing needs. They also accepted a construction bid from Union Properties Construction LLC for $195,841.15, plus a 10% contingency, to renovate Fire Station Four, addressing deferred maintenance and capital improvements. Additionally, the council approved a decorative crosswalk art policy aimed at traffic calming, though some members expressed concerns about subjectivity in art approval. They also approved the creation of a South Park Social District for liquor licensing purposes and introduced an ordinance to regulate virtual currency machines to prevent fraud, including licensing and enforcement provisions. Public comments focused primarily on neighborhood traffic safety and infrastructure improvements, with residents advocating for traffic calming measures and bike lanes near Pine Grove Park. The meeting concluded with routine financial reporting and announcements.