Pontiac City Council 8-25-26

The City of Pontiac held a City Council meeting on August 25, 2026, which included several procurement and contracting discussions. Key procurement actions included approval of a contract with ABF Environmental for drum removal and disposal, and entering into an agreement with DTE Energy for energy consulting and rebate programs. The council approved the purchase of Mohawk vehicle lifts for the Department of Public Works at a cost of $110,530.90 through a cooperative purchasing vehicle, enhancing in-house vehicle maintenance capabilities. They also approved a contract with Hubble Roth and Clark, Inc. for the design of the City Hall roof replacement, with a design fee not to exceed $19,200, and a contract with Lee Industrial Contracting for HVAC rooftop unit replacements at City Hall and the Ruth Peterson Senior Center. Additionally, a resolution was passed to approve the purchase and installation of a new fueling station for the Department of Public Works with Phoenix Environmental, though this item was tabled for further cost analysis and discussion at upcoming subcommittee meetings. A change order of $23,900 was approved for Butcher and Butcher Construction to address additional deficiencies during the Ottawa Cemetery roofing project. The council also approved a strategic partnership resolution with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation for a $5 million grant to reconstruct Giddings Road. The meeting included discussions on maintenance plans, budget allocations from the capital improvement fund, and the use of cooperative purchasing agreements to achieve cost savings. A 14-day moratorium extension was approved related to the responsible contracting ordinance due to quorum limitations. Overall, the meeting focused heavily on infrastructure improvements, facility maintenance, and strategic grant-funded projects to support city operations and development.