City Council Meeting - August 18, 2026

The City Council meeting of Ypsilanti on August 18, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The council approved a professional services contract with Smith Group for a comprehensive master plan update at $96,900, partially funded by a $50,000 grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. They also approved contracts with OM for engineering services related to infrastructure projects, including a $142,825 contract and a $305,860 contract amendment for design and survey work. Additionally, the council authorized a contract for underground storage tank pump conversion and monitoring system upgrades totaling $73,638. The meeting addressed water service rate adjustments following a 5.63% increase by the Ypsilanti Community Utilities Authority, with a proposed 7% decrease in city water rates and a 2% increase in sewer rates. The council also discussed and approved updates to the city's special events fee schedule and policies, including fee adjustments and community event discounts. A resolution was passed to release a request for proposals for park restroom renovations estimated at $558,000, funded by Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. Public comments focused on housing, homelessness, and community safety issues, but no direct procurement actions were taken on those topics during the meeting.