Romulus City Council Public Hearing 7-13-26

The Romulus City Council held a public hearing on July 13, 2026, focused primarily on the Request for Proposal (RFP) 2526-10 concerning the Van Born Road properties. The discussion centered on a housing development project proposed by the MSC Group, a Metro Detroit consulting firm with extensive experience in housing development. The project involves the construction of approximately 70 new for-sale housing units, including duplexes and townhomes, aimed at increasing homeownership opportunities and addressing the city's housing needs as identified in a recent comprehensive housing study. The proposal anticipates a $20 million private investment and a projected new taxable value of about $13.6 million, which would benefit the city's general fund as the area is outside the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district. Council members discussed the project's alignment with the city's long-term master plan updates and the importance of increasing housing density to support workforce housing and raise median income. The council expressed support for the RFP process and the proposed development, noting that further approvals and planning would follow before property release and construction commencement.