Romulus City Council Meeting 7-13-26

The Romulus City Council held a regular meeting on July 13, 2026, where several procurement and development matters were addressed. The council approved a no-fee permit for the Ramulus Community Baptist Church annual picnic and granted special land use approval for a 257,950 square foot cold storage facility at the northwest corner of Warman Road and Genron Court. Additionally, the council authorized the mayor and clerk to enter into agreements with SMART for the 2025-2026 fiscal year community credit and local transit programs. A significant procurement action included awarding RFP25-26-10 to DMC Consultants Inc. for the development of two city parcels on Vanborn Road. The meeting also featured updates on infrastructure projects, including a $26 million plan for improvements along Ecourse Road funded through state mechanisms with no tax impact to residents. Public comments focused on community concerns about a potential detention center and local activism. The council approved the payment of warrants totaling over $2.1 million and confirmed appointments to the Arts Council. Overall, the meeting combined routine approvals with key procurement decisions impacting city development and transit services.