Regular City Council Meeting Tuesday, December 16th, 2025

The City of Hamtramck held its regular City Council meeting on December 16, 2025, which included several procurement-related discussions and contract awards. The council approved Resolution 2025-143 to award a $113,000 contract for resurfacing and upgrading six tennis courts at Veterans Park, funded by grants and community efforts. They also approved Resolution 2025-144 and 2025-145 to award as-needed emergency sewer and water repair contracts and engineering services for 2026-2028, with unit-based pricing and no fixed budget. Resolution 2025-146 authorized the purchase of two Motorola APX 6000XE portable radios for $15,356 from the general fund to improve firefighter communication. Additionally, Resolution 2025-147 approved an $810,000 contract for the completion of the Cut Alleyway Activation Project, involving traffic calming and pedestrian improvements, with plans to seek additional funding for full project scope. The council discussed but tabled a resolution related to a mural preservation contract. They also debated a resolution accepting certified election results from Wayne County amid ongoing legal challenges but ultimately approved it. Policy discussions included revising employee vacation reimbursement practices back to a "use it or lose it" system and establishing leadership for a police oversight commission. The meeting featured extensive public comments, including support for community projects and recognition of outgoing officials. No new budget appropriations were made beyond the contract awards noted, and ongoing negotiations regarding water billing and infrastructure grants were discussed without final decisions.