Rochester City Council Meeting - September 14, 2026

The City of Rochester City Council held a meeting on September 14, 2026, where several procurement and contract-related matters were discussed and approved. The council accepted a proposal to continue planning services with McKenna Associates for five years after a competitive bidding process. They approved a new public safety answering point agreement with Oakland County, changing the vendor to Carbine. The council also approved an additional $94,942 for the Tri County Runyon Road and Tequenda Road right turn lane project, with total project costs at $380,553, funded partly by Oakland County and the road commission. They authorized PK Contracting to perform citywide pavement markings for $131,202.50, utilizing county pricing. The council approved the engineering contract with Dixon Engineering for the water tower rehabilitation project, valued at $115,900, though some members requested further competitive bids and additional project details before proceeding with the full project. Additionally, the council scheduled a public hearing for a special project at 118 West 3rd Street involving adaptive reuse of a building for office and residential use. They also approved 12 applicants to proceed with social district liquor license applications and expanded the city employee wellness program to include part-time employees with a budget not to exceed $14,312. The meeting included reports on capital improvement projects, sustainability initiatives, and community events. Several motions passed by roll call vote, reflecting council consensus on procurement and budget allocations.