Romulus City Council Meeting 7-27-26

The Romulus City Council held a regular meeting on July 27, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were addressed. The council approved consent agenda items including minutes from previous meetings and street closures for upcoming events. Key procurement actions included authorization to enter into a professional services agreement with Plante Moran for temporary finance services related to auditing, approval to auction obsolete equipment via GovDeals, and several sole source purchases: an Enigma 3 hybrid locating system from Bane Enterprises for $22,500, and cellular endpoint equipment with installation from Neptune Technology Group for $110,781.75. Additionally, the council approved piggyback purchases through the MiDeal contract for vehicles including a 2027 Ford Transit 350 van for $64,298 for the recreation department, and multiple Ford utility interceptors and F-150 trucks totaling over $150,000 for the police department. The council also adopted resolutions related to drainage maintenance and a public transportation millage proposal. Public comments focused heavily on neighborhood safety concerns, particularly speeding and the need for speed bumps. The meeting concluded with approval of warrants totaling approximately $1.65 million.