City Council

1 September 30, 2024 CITY OF WYANDOTTE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING A Regular Session of the Wyandotte City Council was held in Council Chambers and via Virtual Telecommunication methods, due to COVID-19 in accordance with Wayne County Local Public Health Department “Guidance for Meetings of Governmental Bodies” and PA228 of 2020, using the Zoom Audio platform, on Monday, September 30, 2024 and was called to order at 7:00pm with Honorable Mayor Robert A. DeSana presiding. The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance followed by roll call. Present: Mayor Robert A. DeSana, Councilpersons Robert Alderman, Kaylyn Crayne, Todd Hanna, Rosemary Shuryan, Kelly Stec ABSENT: Councilperson Christopher Calvin, Theodore Galeski, City Assessor Also Present: Todd Browning, City Treasurer; William R. Look, City Attorney; Jesus Plasencia, City Engineer; and Lawrence Stec, City Clerk PRESENTATIONS PRESENTATION OF PETITIONS PUBLIC HEARING UNFINISHED BUSINESS CALL TO THE PUBLIC 2024-296 WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY ROAD CLOSURE REQUEST – FUN RUN BE IT RESOLVED that Council approves the request of Kristen McMaster, Principal of Washington Elementary School, to close Superior Blvd., between 14th and 15th streets on Friday, October 4, 2024 from 8:30am - 11:00am, for the annual Washington Elementary "General’s Jog Fun Run". BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED that the organization will complete and submit a hold harmless agreement, to be prepared by the Department of Legal Affairs, prior to the event date. Motion unanimously carried. CONSENT AGENDA 2024-297 MINUTES By Councilperson Hanna, supported by Councilperson Stec RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held under the date of September 16, 2024, be approved as recorded without objection. Motion unanimously carried. 2024-298 QUARTERLEY INVEST. REPORTS –2023 4Q & 2024 1Q By Councilperson Hanna, supported by Councilperson Stec RESOLVED BY CITY COUNCIL that Council hereby receives and places on file the 2023 4th Quarter and 2024 1st Quarter Quarterly Investment Reports as outlined in this communication. Motion unanimously carried. 2024-299 2024 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET AMENDMENTS By Councilperson Hanna, supported by Councilperson Stec RESOLVED BY CITY COUNCIL that Council hereby concurs in the recommendations of the Deputy Treasurer/Assistant Finance Director and approves the necessary 2024 Fiscal Year Budget amendments as outlined in this communication. Motion unanimously carried. 2024-300 AMENDMENT TO DUWA ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION By Councilperson Hanna, supported by Councilperson Stec WHEREAS, 1955 PA 233, as amended (“Act 233”) authorizes an authority to acquire sewage disposal systems as defined within said act and to improve, enlarge, expand, and operate such systems; and 2 September 30, 2024 WHEREAS, by the terms of Act 233, the Downriver Utility Wastewater Authority (“DUWA”), with members being the cities of Belleville, Ecorse, Lincoln Park, River Rouge, Southgate, Wyandotte, Allen Park, Taylor, Dearborn Heights, Romulus, Riverview and the Charter Townships of Van Buren and Brownstown (“Communities”), has ownership and operation of a sewage disposal system (“System”), and WHEREAS, DUWA owns and operates the System pursuant to Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws; and WHEREAS, the DUWA Board of Commissioners have recommended changes to the Articles of Incorporation to acknowledge change in circumstances and such Amended Articles have been reviewed by the municipality’s counsel and the DUWA Legal Committee and the DUWA Board. NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved that the City of Wyandotte hereby agrees that: The Second Amended Articles of Incorporation of the DUWA are hereby approved and the appropriate administrative official of the City of Wyandotte is hereby authorized to execute said Articles. Motion unanimously carried. 2024-301 SPECIAL EVENT APPLICATION – ST. STEPHEN’S TRUNK OR TREAT By Councilperson Hanna, supported by Councilperson Stec BE IT RESOLVED that Council Concurs with the recommendation of the Special Events Coordinator to approve the use of City property at the North East Parking Lot on the corner of First Street and Chestnut for St. Stephen's Church for a Trunk or Treat event on October 27th 2024 from 11 am to 1:30 pm. We request that St. Stephen's Church sign a hold harmless agreement created by the Legal Department and add the City of Wyandotte to their insurance policy. If there are any overtime costs for any city staff for said event, St. Stephen's Church will be responsible for those fees. Any tents must be weighted (no stakes are allowed to be used to anchor tents) to prevent collapse. Clean up before/during and after the event must be done by St. Stephen's Church. This event has been reviewed and approved by the Police Chief, Recreation Superintendent, and the Department of Public Service provided the St. Stephen's Church add the City of Wyandotte as additional insured to their insurance policy and sign a hold harmless agreement. (Please see the attached application and details). Motion unanimously carried. 2024-302 YACK ARENA 2025 – COLLECTIBLES FAIR & MOM TO MOM EVENT By Councilperson Hanna, supported by Councilperson Stec BE IT RESOLVED that the Council approve the request of the Special Events Coordinator to approve the use of the Yack Arena at 3131 3rd Street and the Yack Arena Parking lot for events to be held: Wyandotte Collectibles Fair May 16th and 17th 2025 16th - 5-8 pm 17th - 10 am - 5 pm Permission to use the Yack Arena Parking Lot from May 15th through the 17th for vendor set up. Parking Lot should be signed with no parking from May 15-17th 2025 the Mom to Mom Event June 14th 2025 7 am to 4 pm Both of these events promote sustainability by offering second-hand items and allow participants and the city to make additional revenue. The city will have no expense of rental for the use of the Yack Arena but will reimburse any overtime for any staff time if needed. Motion unanimously carried. 3 September 30, 2024 NEW BUSINESS 2024-303 RHS HOMECOMING PARADE ALTERNATE ROUTE REQUEST By Councilperson Hanna, supported by Councilperson Stec BE IT RESOLVED that Council approves the request of Benjamin Reynolds, Principal of Theodore Roosevelt High School to hold the annual Homecoming parade on October 11, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Council approves the suggested parade route change as described in Mr. Reynolds communication. The parade will now head East on Oak, South on Biddle to Maple, and West on Maple to 7th st. where it will terminate near the school. Council further directs the resolution be forwarded to the Police, Fire and Public Service Departments for proper coordination of this event. Motion unanimously carried. 2024-304 APPOINTMENT TO BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION – C. RESTO By Councilperson Hanna, supported by Councilperson Stec WHEREAS, Barbara Freese has resigned from the Beautification Commission; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council thanks Ms. Freese for her years of service; RESOLVED that City Council hereby CONCURS with the recommendation of Mayor DeSana to appoint Carol Resto of 1046 19th St., Wyandotte, MI to the Beautification Commission to fill the unexpired term of Barbara Freese. Term to expire April 2027. Motion unanimously carried. 2024-305 POAM POLICE OFFICER’S PATROL BARGAINING UNIT – TENATIVE AGREEMENT By Councilperson Hanna, supported by Councilperson Stec BE IT RESOLVED that the Council hereby CONCURS in the recommendation of the City Administrator and APPROVES the tentative agreements between the City of Wyandotte and the Police Officer's Association of Michigan (POAM) Wyandotte Police Patrol Officer's Bargaining Unit and further instructs the City Administrator to prepare the collective bargaining agreement for the period of January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2027, and further authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said agreement. Motion unanimously carried. 2024-306 COAM POLICE COMMAND OFFICER’S BARGAINING UNIT – TENATIVE AGREEMENT By Councilperson Hanna, supported by Councilperson Stec BE IT RESOLVED that the Council hereby CONCURS in the recommendation of the City Administrator and APPROVES the tentative agreements between the City of Wyandotte and the Command Officer's Association of Michigan (COAM) Wyandotte Command Officer's Bargaining Unit and further instructs the City Administrator to prepare the collective bargaining agreement for the period of January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2027, and further authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said agreement. Motion unanimously carried. 2024-307 FINAL READING #1545: 2025 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET ORDINANCE By Councilperson Hanna, supported by Councilperson Stec Final Reading City of Wyandotte 2025 Fiscal Year Budget Ordinance “AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE AND APPROPRIATE THE SEVERAL AMOUNTS REQUIRED TO DEFRAY THE EXPENDITURES AND LIABILITIES OF THE CITY OF WYANDOTTE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING THE FIRST TUESDAY OF OCTOBER, 2024. THE SAME TO BE TERMED THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATION BILL FOR THE 2025 FISCAL YEAR.” THE CITY OF WYANDOTTE ORDAINS: 4 September 30, 2024 SECTION I - GENERAL FUND There shall be raised by general tax for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2024, and ending September 30, 2025, to be assessed, levied, and collected by tax on all taxable real and personal property in the City of Wyandotte, Michigan, the sum of $12,856,013. In addition to the foregoing, it is estimated that state receipts, revenues, and moneys from sources other than current City taxes will be $14,053,143, for a total of $26,909,156 of General Fund Revenue. Appropriation of funds is hereby made in the following categories of Funds and Accounts: A. General Fund: 1. Estimated Fund Balance - October 1, 2024 $ 5,666,969 2. Appropriations: a. Legislative 143,412 b. Judicial 1,139,245 c. Financial Services/Administration 733,510 d. Information Technology 235,771 e. General Government 1,719,500 f. Assessor 501,687 g. City Clerk 242,299 h. Special Events 102,527 i. Treasurer 158,947 j. Police & Civil Defense 5,735,669 k. Downriver Central Dispatch 1,093,090 l. Downriver Central Animal Control 424,676 m. Fire 3,703,303 n. Engineering & Building 1,343,708 o. Public Works 3,015,765 p. Recreation 572,444 q. Swimming Pool 11,588 r. Yack Arena 350,763 s. Historical Commission (Museum) 123,473 t. City Commissions 28,715 u. Retirement Contribution and OPEB 5,330,316 v. Elections 144,180 w. Debt 49,654 SECTION II - SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS B. Major Street Fund: 1. Estimated Fund Balance - October 1, 2024 $ 2,323,875 2. Estimated Revenues: a. State Revenue 2,396,566 b. METRO Act Revenue 98,000 c. Investment Earnings 40,000 3. Appropriations: a. Reimbursement to General Fund 400,000 b. Maintenance and Construction 2,634,558 c. Transfer to Local Street Fund 599,142 C. Local Street Fund: 1. Estimated Fund Balance - October 1, 2024 $ 2,005,081 2. Estimated Revenues: a. State Revenue 886,540 b. Transfer from Major Street Fund 599,142 c. Investment Earnings 30,000 3. Appropriations: a. Reimbursement to General Fund 433,000 5 September 30, 2024 b. Maintenance and Construction 900,000 D. Sidewalk/Alley Fund: 1. Estimated Fund Balance - October 1, 2024 $ 303,892 2. Estimated Revenues: a. Special Assessments 164,935 b. Investment Earnings 15,000 3. Appropriations: a. Sidewalks/Alleys/Parking Lots 175,000 b. Administration 100,000 E. Drug Law Enforcement Fund: 1. Estimated Fund Balance - October 1, 2024 $ 134,745 2. Estimated Revenues 36,000 3. Appropriations: a. Personnel 7,600 b. Equipment - Drug Enforcement 37,400 F. Community Development Block Grant Fund: 1. Estimated Fund Balance – October 1, 2024 $ 0 2. Estimated Revenues 20,000 3. Appropriations: a. Copeland Center 20,000 G. Urban Development Action Grant Fund: 1. Estimated Fund Balance - October 1, 2024 $ 1,034,045 2. Estimated Revenues 20,000 3. Appropriations: a. Capital Outlay 100,000 b. Administration 15,000 H. Special Events Fund: 1. Estimated Fund Balance - October 1, 2024 $ 831,049 2. Estimated Revenues: a. Special Events/Other 26,050 b. Art Fair 204,000 3. Appropriations: a. Special Events 27,800 b. Art Fair 145,000 c. Holiday Celebrations 16,500 d. Administration 20,000 I. Solid Waste Fund: 1. Estimated Fund Balance - October 1, 2024 $ 809,561 2. Estimated Revenues: a. Rubbish Tags 1,000 b. Taxes 1,642,597 c. Dumpster Billings 433,000 d. Investment Earnings 40,000 e. Service Fees 435,000 3. Appropriations: a. Rubbish Collection 1,800,000 b. Dumping/Compost Fees 415,000 c. Recycling Fees 1,500 d. Administration 275,000 e. Capital Equipment 35,000 J. Building Authority Improvement Fund: 1. Estimated Fund Balance - October 1, 2024 $ 798,996 6 September 30, 2024 2. Estimated Revenues: a. Investment Earnings 15,000 3. Appropriations: a. Administration/Other 20,000 K. Drain Number Five Operation and Maintenance Fund: 1. Estimated Fund Balance - October 1, 2024 $ 6,509,466 2. Estimated Revenues 1,831,790 3. Appropriations: a. Wayne County Department of Public Works 1,457,222 b. Other 36,000 L. Downtown Development Authority - TIF Fund: 1. Estimated Fund Balance - October 1, 2024 $ 743,021 2. Estimated Revenues: a. Tax Capture 928,986 b. Investment Earnings 20,000 c. Other 500 d. Grant Revenue 8,185,000 3. Appropriations: a. Eureka Viaduct Maintenance 38,000 b. Streetscape Maintenance 30,000 c. Third Friday Promotions 50,000 d. Administration 85,000 e. Personnel 169,140 f. Streetscape Contribution 5,735 g. Beautification Commission 15,000 h. Fort St. Sign/Fountain/Purple Heart 7,000 i. Farmers Market 22,000 j. Marketing 20,000 k. Christmas Lighting/Decorations 42,657 l. Operating Expenses 6,670 m. Other 2,695 n. Downtown Infrastructure Project 8,185,000 o. Existing Business Stimulus 50,000 M. Tax Increment Finance Authority - Consolidated Fund: 1. Estimated Fund Balance - October 1, 2024 $ 8,042,258 2. Estimated Revenues: a. Tax Capture 4,426,323 b. Other Operating Revenues 100,000 c. Investment Earnings 150,000 3. Appropriations: a. Road Resurfacing 2,125,000 b. Land Acquisition Program 600,000 c. Property Maintenance/Taxes 115,000 d. Infrastructure Improvements-Recreation 525,000 e. Water Construction 800,000 f. Tree Maintenance 200,000 g. Parking Lots 120,000 h. Sewer Infrastructure Improvements 300,000 i. Roof/Building Repairs 650,000 j. Administration 275,000 N. Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Fund: 1. Estimated Fund Balance - October 1, 2024 $ (124,214) 7 September 30, 2024 2. Estimated Revenues: a. Tax Capture 253,736 b. Investment Earnings 5,000 3. Appropriations: a. Debt Service 76,986 b. Administrative & Operating 62,753 O. Capital Equipment and Replacement Fund: 1. Estimated Fund Balance - October 1, 2024 $ 126,961 2. Estimated Revenues a. Debt Levy 408,508 b. Investment Earnings 10,000 3. Appropriations a. Vehicles/Equipment - Police 238,500 b. Vehicles – Department of Public Service 180,000 c. Debt Service 17,484 SECTION III - ENTERPRISE FUNDS P. Sewage Disposal Fund: 1. Estimated Retained Earnings - October 1, 2024 $12,601,760 2. Estimated Revenues: a. Customer Service Fees 5,442,256 b. Investment Earnings 50,000 3. Appropriations: a. Infrastructure Replacement 800,000 b. Administration 420,000 c. Sewage Disposal Charges 3,361,752 d. Depreciation 920,000 e. Debt Service 721,303 f. Other 145,000 Q. Municipal Golf Course Fund: 1. Estimated Retained Earnings - October 1, 2024 $ 186,542 2. Estimated Revenues: a. Green Fees 300,000 b. Cart Rental 135,000 c. Other Revenue 69,350 3. Appropriations: a. Personnel 80,239 b. Course Maintenance 210,200 c. Other Expenses 111,994 d. Depreciation 118,600 SECTION IV - INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS R. Self Insurance/Worker’s Compensation Fund: 1. Estimated Retained Earnings - October 1, 2024 $ 5,759,442 2. Estimated Revenues 90,000 3. Appropriations: a. Worker’s Compensation 193,360 b. Self Insurance Claims 100,000 c. Other Expenses 42,425 d. Operating Transfers 650,000 SECTION V - DEBT FUNDS S. Debt Service: 1. Estimated Fund Balance - October 1, 2024 $ 386,803 2. Estimated Revenues 580,127 8 September 30, 2024 3. Appropriations: a. Debt Service-Police/Court 508,100 b. Other 500 SECTION VI - CITY TAX RATES Preliminary City Tax Rates were adopted on July 30, 2024, after the required notices were filed and Public Hearings held. The Rates were calculated in accordance with Michigan Compiled Law Section 211.34E and 211.34D. The calculated City Tax Rates are the minimum required to defray operating expenses for the fiscal year October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025. The Rates are as follows: 1. City Operating $14.4383/M Taxable Value 2. Refuse Collection $ 2.3880/M Taxable Value 3. Debt $ 2.3880/M Taxable Value 4. Drain #5 Operation & Maintenance $ 3.5357/M Taxable Value SECTION VII -ADOPTION This ordinance is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, property, health, safety and for the daily operation of all city departments. This ordinance shall take effect October 1, 2024, which represents the first Tuesday in October. On the question, “SHALL THIS ORDINANCE NOW PASS?”, the following vote was recorded: Motion unanimously carried. 2024-308 WATER – FILTER PLANT MEDIA GAC PILOT TESTING By Councilperson Hanna, supported by Councilperson Stec Council concurs with the Municipal Services Commission approving the proposal from Barr Engineering to perform the Water Treatment Plant GAC Pilot Testing for an amount not to exceed $113,200.00 utilizing the professional services purchasing procedures, as recommended by WMS management. Motion unanimously carried. 2024-309 2024 LEAF COLLECTION SCHEDULE By Councilperson Hanna, supported by Councilperson Stec BE IT RESOLVED that the Council concur with the communication from the City Engineer regarding the 2024 Leaf Collection service by the City of Wyandotte Department of Public Services is hereby received and placed on file, and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Council authorizes the City Clerk to publish the 2024 Leaf Collection Schedule and Map in the News Herald and Wyandotte Warrior newspapers, and to post the information on the City's Website, Facebook Page and Cable TV, and, FURTHER RESOLVED, the City requests that residents follow the guidelines contained in the 2024 Leaf Collection Schedule and Map notice. Motion unanimously carried. 2024-310 AED REPLACEMENTS AND UPGRADES By Councilperson Hanna, supported by Councilperson Stec BE IT RESOLVED that Council deems it advisable and necessary to replace and upgrade the City of Wyandotte's automated external defibrillators and accepts the proposal from Boynton Fire Safety Service, Lansing, Michigan, in the amount of $27,394.50 to do this work which shall be paid from Account No. 101-448-750-270 Building Maintenance, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Council authorizes the City Engineer to sign the proposal from Boynton Fire Safety Services to replace and upgrade the City's AED's and to direct Boynton to perform this work. Motion unanimously carried. 9 September 30, 2024 2024-311 BID FILE #4876 AWARD: REPAIRS AND ADDITIONS TO SKATE PARK By Councilperson Hanna, supported by Councilperson Stec BE IT RESOLVED that the Council concurs with the recommendation from the City Engineer to accept the proposal from Bid File #4876 for Rise Above Ventures, LLC in the amount of $48,000 for improvements to the Skate Park at Memorial Park; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Council authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract with Rise Above Ventures, LLC. Motion unanimously carried. 2024-312 BID FILE #4856: CONTRACT EXTENSION - CITY HALL CLEANING By Councilperson Hanna, supported by Councilperson Stec BE IT RESOLVED that Council hereby concurs with the recommendation of the City Engineer to enter into a contractual agreement from Bid File #4856 with Puroclean First Responders of Wyandotte, Michigan, for the cleaning of City Hall from October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025, and further authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to sign said amendment; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the work will be funded from account #101-200-825-815 in the amount of $58,752.60. The Finance Department shall appropriate $65,000 into said account. Motion unanimously carried. 2024-313 BID FILE #4855: CONTRACT EXTENSION - POLICE & COURT CLEANING By Councilperson Hanna, supported by Councilperson Stec BE IT RESOLVED that Council hereby concurs with the recommendation of the City Engineer to enter into a contractual agreement from Bid File #4855 with Puroclean First Responders of Wyandotte, Michigan, for the cleaning of the Police Department and 27th District Court from October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025, and further authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to sign said amendment; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the work will be funded from account #101-301-825-420 in the amount of $50,686.60. Motion unanimously carried. 2024-314 BID FILE #4744: CONTRACT EXTEN. - SNOW REMOVAL AT CITY HALL By Councilperson Hanna, supported by Councilperson Stec BE IT RESOLVED that the Council agrees with the recommendation of the City Engineer and approves the contract extension from Bid File #4744 for the snow removal and salt application at City Hall with the Pizzo Development Group. The City Hall snow removal will be budgeted in the amount of $15,890 from account 101-448-750-270, and snow removal at city parking lots other than City Hall will be budgeted in the amount of $4,500 from account 101-448-750-220. Motion unanimously carried. 2024-315 FIRST READING #1546: SHORT-TERM RENTAL ORDINANCE By Councilperson Hanna, supported by Councilperson Stec BE IT RESOLVED that Council shall hold the 1st Reading of Ordinance #1546 regarding Short-Term Rentals on Monday, September 30, 2024. Motion unanimously carried. 2024-316 BILLS & ACCOUNTS By Councilperson Hanna, supported by Councilperson Stec RESOLVED that the total bills and accounts of $5,534,754.76 as presented by the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby approved for payment. Motion unanimously carried. 10 September 30, 2024 REPORTS & MINUTES Brownfield (BRDA) 09/17/2024 Police Commission 09/10/2024 Recreation Commission 08/13/2024 TIFA 09/17/2024 WMS Commission 09/11/2024 REMARKS OF THE MAYOR, COUNCIL, & ELECTED OFFICIALS ADJOURNMENT 2024-317 ADJOURNMENT By Councilperson Hanna, supported by Councilperson Stec RESOLVED, that this regular meeting of the Wyandotte City Council be adjourned at 7:26pm. Motion unanimously carried. ________________________ Lawrence S. Stec, City Clerk