City of Port Huron September 14, 2026

The City of Port Huron held a council meeting on September 14, 2026, which included extensive public comments on community issues such as pedestrian safety, bicycle infrastructure, behavioral health services, and food insecurity. Key procurement and budget-related actions included the approval of several contracts and purchases: a $2,942,290 contract awarded to Lee Contracting Incorporated for thickener tank equipment replacement at the wastewater treatment plant; a $41,720 purchase and installation of a diesel exhaust removal system at Fire Station No. 4; a $164,230 contract with Trailer Specialties Incorporated for a chassis upfit for the streets department; and the purchase and installation of a jumbotron at the McMoran Place Sports and Entertainment Center with quotes of $77,140 and approximately $90,000 for installation. The council also approved ordinances related to capital improvements, including the reconstruction of Connor Street funded by municipal securities issuance, and amendments to housing development tax policies to support low-income housing projects. Additionally, the council passed an ordinance to impose penalties for misuse of automated license plate reader technology and discussed a proposed ordinance regulating bicycles and electric scooters on sidewalks, with some members advocating for further study and infrastructure planning before enactment. Overall, the meeting balanced community input with multiple procurement decisions supporting city infrastructure and services.