City Council

1 May 19, 2025 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, May 19, 2025, and was called to order at 7:00 pm 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, Christopher Calvin, Kaylyn Crayne, Todd Hanna, Rosemary Shuryan, Kelly Stec Absent: Todd Browning, City Treasurer; Theodore Galeski, City Assessor Also Present: William R. Look, City Attorney; Jesus Plasencia, City Engineer; and Lawrence Stec, City Clerk PRESENTATIONS PRESENTATION OF PETITIONS PUBLIC HEARING • Public Hearing: SAD #956 – Bishop Co-Op Parking o 5 persons verbally objected to the project o CSI Support and Development Services also provided information about the Co-Op UNFINISHED BUSINESS 2025-154 SAD #956 – BISHOP CO-OP PARKING By Councilperson Crayne, supported by Councilperson Alderman WHEREAS, it has been determined by this Council to be advisable and necessary to construct off-street parking on Superior Boulevard adjacent to the Bishop Co-Op hereinafter described, in the City of Wyandotte, and to pay all or a part of the cost thereof by special assessment on the lots, parts of lots, and parcels of land abutting thereon as well as benefiting therefrom, excepting from said assessment, the improvement expense attributable to alley and street intersection, City-owned land, owner occupied single family dwellings, owner occupied multi-family rental dwellings will be assessed in that proportion that the property is used for purposes other than that of the owner occupying same in comparison to the total assessable portion of the entire property, and other property not assessable by law, the expense of which, together with any improvement expenses remaining after the aforesaid assessment, shall be defrayed from the General Fund of the City; and WHEREAS, the time and place having been fixed for the hearing of objections to the proposed construction of the off-street parking in the City of Wyandotte, and to pay part of the cost thereof, to-wit: The south 23.5 feet of the north 43.5 feet of the 120 feet wide Superior Boulevard, between Biddle Avenue and Van Alstyne WHEREAS, due notice of said hearing having been given by first class mail in accordance with the statute in such case made and provided; and said hearing having taken place in accordance with said notice as mailed, and 5 objections having been brought to the attention of this Council; and WHEREAS, after such hearing this Council, still being of the opinion that said improvement is advisable and necessary, and that it is still deemed advisable and necessary to proceed with said construction of off- street parking, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the maps, plans and diagrams of said off-street parking construction and of the special assessment district as hereinafter described to pay part of the cost thereof as evidenced by the Engineer’s estimate for such construction accepted by this Council, be approved and confirmed and the improvement constructed accordingly; 2 May 19, 2025 Lots 5 to 8, both inclusive, also adjacent vacant alley 20 feet wide, also northerly 20 feet of vacant street adjacent to southerly line of Lots 6 and 7 Plat of Part of Wyandotte, Part 3, Block 28, T3S R11E, as recorded in Liber 57, Page 5, Wayne County Records. RESOLVED FURTHER that said district be and hereby is designated as follows: Special Assessment District Number #956. RESOLVED FURTHER, that the Finance Department is directed to prepare an assessment roll pursuant to the City Charter requirements. The amount thereof may be divided into not more than five (5) installments, one of which shall be collected each year, at such times as the council shall determine, with annual interest at a rate not exceeding six (6) per cent per annum, but the whole assessment after confirmation may be paid to the city treasurer at any time in full, with the accrued interest thereon, provided that no interest shall be charged until thirty (30) days after confirmation. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that each assessment levied against real property will be due in full upon any transfer in any matter of property. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proposed off-street parking on Superior Boulevard, adjacent to the Bishop Co-Op, shall remain public parking and bollards shall be installed adjacent to the Co-Op lobby. Motion unanimously carried. CALL TO THE PUBLIC CONSENT AGENDA 2025-155 MINUTES By Councilperson Crayne, supported by Councilperson Alderman RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held under the date of May 12, 2025, be approved as recorded without objection. Motion unanimously carried. 2025-156 CBD SNOW REMOVAL ASSESSMENT By Councilperson Crayne, supported by Councilperson Alderman BE IT RESOLVED that the Council concurs with the recommendation of the City Engineer in his communication regarding the Snow Removal for the Central Business District, performed by the Department of Public Service; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Council directs the Finance Department to spread said charges on the 2025 Summer Tax Roll against said properties. Motion unanimously carried. 2025-157 QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORTS 2024 2ND, 3RD & 4TH QUARTER By Councilperson Crayne, supported by Councilperson Alderman BE IT RESOLVED that Council hereby receives and places on file the 2024 2nd, 3rd & 4th Quarter- Quarter Quarterly Investment Reports as submitted by the Deputy Treasurer/Assistant Finance Director. Motion unanimously carried. 2025-158 POVERTY TAX EXEMPTION GUIDELINES By Councilperson Crayne, supported by Councilperson Alderman BE IT RESOLVED that Resolution 2025-4, dated January 13, 2025, regarding Poverty Tax Exemption Guidelines, be amended to strike the following verbiage. "The applicant shall not have an ownership interest in any real estate other than the primary residence being considered for exemption."; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this action take place to comply with the audit process through the State of Michigan. 3 May 19, 2025 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the Assessor and Board of Review shall follow the policy adopted by Council on January 13, 2025, and federal guidelines when granting or denying an exemption. Motion unanimously carried. NEW BUSINESS 2025-159 MCKINLEY SCHOOL DEV. UPDATE & REQUEST FOR LOT COMBO By Councilperson Crayne, supported by Councilperson Alderman BE IT RESOLVED, that the communication and progress report from the Economic Development Director regarding the McKinley School Redevelopment Project is received and placed on file, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Economic Development Director will return to City Council at a later date or dates when the relevant information pertaining to the lot combination request, amendments to the purchase and development agreements, deed corrections, and the TIFA Loan are completed and ready for presentation for City Council's consideration and final approvals. Motion unanimously carried. 2025-160 SALE OF FORMER 863 8TH STREET By Councilperson Crayne, supported by Councilperson Alderman RESOLVED that the communication from the City Engineer regarding the City-owned property located at the former 863 8th Street, now known as 865 8th Street, is hereby received and placed on file; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council concurs with the recommendation to sell the property known as the former 863 8th Street, now known as 865 8th Street, to Dillon Wray for the amount of $10,000.00; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if the Purchaser(s), Dillon Wray does not undertake development within six (6) months, or complete construction within one (1) year, it will result in the Seller’s right to repurchase property, including any improvements, for one ($1.00) dollar. A condition will be placed on the Deed that will include this contingency; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the Offer to Purchase Real Estate for the property known as the former 863 8th Street, now known as 865 8th Street, between Dillion Wray and the City of Wyandotte for $10,000 as presented to the Council. Motion unanimously carried. 2025-161 ACQUISITION OF VACANT GROVE & 1120 GROVE By Councilperson Crayne, supported by Councilperson Alderman BE IT RESOLVED that Council concurs with the recommendation of the City Engineer to acquire the property at Vacant Grove and 1120 Grove in the amount of $150,000.00 to be appropriated from TIFA Area Funds Account No. 492-200-850-519; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Legal Affairs, William R. Look, is hereby directed to prepare and sign the necessary closing documents and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the Purchase Agreement. Motion unanimously carried. 2025-162 GRANT OF LICENSE – 891 GODDARD By Councilperson Crayne, supported by Councilperson Alderman BE IT RESOLVED that Council has reviewed the Grant of License and Hold Harmless Agreements pertaining to the construction of a concrete bus lane on the west side of northbound Electric Street, between Baumey and Goddard, on behalf of the Wyandotte School District; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Council authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the Grant of License; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the construction of the concrete bus lane shall be incorporated into the 2025 HMA Resurfacing Project for reimbursement by the Wyandotte School District. Motion unanimously carried. 4 May 19, 2025 2025-163 FIRST & FINAL READING #1554 AMEND CODE OF ORDIANCES CH. 170 By Councilperson Crayne, supported by Councilperson Alderman First & Final Reading #1554 AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 170 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES “BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS” BY AMENDING BUILDING CODE, MECHANICAL CODE, EXISTING STRUCTURE CODE, AND PLUMBING CODE The City of Wyandotte Ordains: Section 1. Amend CHAPTER 170 “BUILDING REGULATIONS; CONSTRUCTION” by amending the following sections: §170.024. Additional Building Code Requirements §170.037. Additional Mechanical Code Requirements. §170.052. Additional Michigan Rehabilitation Code for Existing Buildings Requirements. §170.083. Additional Plumbing Code Requirements. Section 2. Amend CHAPTER 170 “BUILDING REGULATIONS; CONSTRUCTION” “BUILDING CODE” by amending §170.024 Additional Building Code Requirements as follows: §170.024. Additional Building Code Requirements. (A) Permit Applications. Applications for a permit shall be made in accordance with Section 105.3 of the 2021 Michigan Building Code and as follows: (1) To obtain a permit, the applicant shall first file an application therefor in writing on a form furnished by the department of building safety for that purpose. Such application shall: (a) Identify and describe the work to be covered by the permit for which application is made. (b) Describe the land on which the proposed work is to be done by legal description, street address or similar description that will readily identify and definitely locate the proposed building or work. (c) Indicate the use and occupancy for which the proposed work in intended. (d) Be accompanied by construction documents and other information as required in Section 107 Construction Documents of the 2021 Michigan Building Code. (e) State the valuation of the proposed work. (f) Be signed by the applicant, or the applicant’s authorized agent. (g) Give such other data and information as required by the building official. (2) Action on Application: The building official shall examine or cause to be examined applications for permits and amendments thereto within a reasonable time after filing. If the application or the construction documents do not conform to the requirements of pertinent laws, the building official shall reject such application in writing, stating the reasons therefor. If the building official is satisfied that the proposed work conforms to the requirements of this code and laws and ordinances applicable thereto, the building official shall issue a permit therefor as soon as practicable. (3) Time Limitation of Application: An application for a permit for any proposed work shall be deemed to have been abandoned 180 days after the date of filing, unless such application has been pursued in good faith or a permit has been issued; except that the building official is authorized to grant one or more extensions of time for additional periods not exceeding 90 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated. (4) Suspension or Revocation: The building official is authorized to suspend or revoke a permit issued under the provisions of this code wherever the permit is issued in error or on the basis of incorrect, inaccurate or incomplete information, or in violation of any ordinance or regulation or any of the provisions of this code. (5) Residential (R-4) new residence permit application: Application shall be made by a Licensed Residential Builder. Exception: a homeowner who meets the following requirements: A bona fide owner of property upon which is proposed the construction of a single family residence which is or will be on completion, for a minimum of eighteen (18) months his or her place of residence, and no part of which is used for rental or commercial purposes, nor is contemplated for such purpose, may do his or her own 5 May 19, 2025 work, providing he or she applies for and secures a permit, pays the fee, does the work himself or herself in accordance with the provisions hereof, applies for inspections and receives approval of the work by the code official. Failure to comply with these requirements will subject the owner(s) to the revoking of the permits and to the fines and penalties as set forth in this code. (6) All other applications: Application for a permit shall be made by the owner of the building or structure, or agent, or by the licensed engineer, architect or residential builder employed in connection with the proposed work. If the application is made by a person other than the owner in fee, it shall be accompanied by an affidavit of the owner or the qualified applicant or a signed statement of the qualified applicant witnessed by the code official or his designee to the effect that the proposed work is authorized by the owner in fee and that the applicant is authorized to make such application. The full names and addresses of the owner, applicant and the responsible officers, if the owner is a corporate body, shall be stated in the application. (7) Electrical permits must be secured from the city for the erection or maintenance of illuminated signs before a sign permit will be issued. (B) Building Board of Appeals. An interested person may appeal a decision of the enforcing agency to the board of appeals. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of the code or the rules governing construction have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of the code do not apply, or an equal or better form of construction is proposed. The decision of a local board of appeals may be appealed to the construction code commission in accordance with the act and time frames. (1) Exception: Requests for barrier free design exception shall be in accordance with 1966 PA 1, MCL 125.1352 to 125.1356. (2) Limitations on Authority. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this code do not fully apply or an equally good or better form of construction is proposed. The board shall not have authority to waive requirements of this code. (3) The Building Board of Appeals shall consist of seven (7) members appointed by the Mayor and Council of the City of Wyandotte. The Wyandotte Department of Engineering and Building shall be represented by one member and the Wyandotte Fire Department shall be represented by one member. The other five (5) members shall have such qualifications as the Mayor may consider essential to enable them to act intelligently in matters pertaining to housing and building conditions. The members from the Department of Engineering and Building and from the Fire Department shall serve two-year terms and be appointed on the third Monday in April every two (2) years. The other five (5) members shall serve four- year terms. Three (3) shall be appointed on the third Monday in April every two (2) years and two (2) on the third Monday in April every two years thereafter. Each member shall serve until his or her successor is appointed and qualified. Should any member resign or fail to serve out their entire term, the mayor shall appoint a person to fill the vacancy until the end of said vacating member's term. (C) Violations. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, alter, extend, repair, move, remove, demolish or occupy any building, structure or equipment regulated by this code, or cause same to be done, in conflict with or in violation of any of the provisions of this code. (1) Notice of violation. The building official is authorized to serve a notice of violation or order on the person responsible for the erection, construction, alteration, extension, repair, moving, removal, demolition or occupancy of a building or structure in violation of the provisions of this code, or in violation of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code. Such order shall direct the discontinuance of the illegal action or condition and the abatement of the violation. (2) Violation penalties: Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, construct, alter or repair a building or structure in violation of an approved plan or directive of the code official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be cited for a Municipal Civil Infraction in accordance with Chapter 11 of the City of Wyandotte Code of Ordinances and the defendant, if found responsible, shall be subject to a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00). Additionally, the court may assess costs incurred in compelling the appearance of the defendant and to enforce the terms of 6 May 19, 2025 this code. A second offense for the same violation shall constitute a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) and/or by imprisonment not exceeding ninety (90) days. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served, in accordance with the terms and provisions hereof, shall be deemed a separate offense. (D) Stop Work Order. Where the building official finds any work regulated by this code being performed in a manner either contrary to the provisions of this code or dangerous or unsafe, the building official is authorized to issue a stop work order. (1) Issuance. Notice shall be in accordance with this code. A person who is served with a stop work order, except for work that the person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition is subject to the penalty provisions prescribed in the code. (2) Unlawful Continuance. Any person who shall continue any work after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be subject to penalties as prescribed by this code. (E) Bonds and liability insurance. No person shall erect, install, remove or rehang any sign for which a permit is required under the provisions of this code until an approved bond executed by the principal and a surety shall have been filed in the sum of five thousand dollars ($5,000.00). A certified copy of a Power of Attorney must be submitted to verify the authority of the individual signing or surety on behalf of the insurance company. Such bond or insurance policy shall protect and hold harmless the jurisdiction from any and all claims or demands for damages by reason of any negligence of the sign hanger, contractor or agent, or by any reason of defects in the construction, or damages resulting from the collapse, failure or combustion of the sign or parts thereof. The obligation herein specified shall remain in force and in effect during the life of every sign and shall not be canceled by the principal or surety until after a 30-day notice to the code official. (F) Utilities. All new construction shall have all utilities, such as electrical service wires, cable TV wires and telephone wires, installed underground from the utility source in the public right-of-way to the new structure. PVC tubing, of the size required by the utility, shall be installed a minimum twenty-four (24) inches below grade for this purpose. (G) Moved structures. (1) No permit shall be issued to move any structure until a building permit has been obtained for the establishment of the structure in its new location. Before issuing such a moving permit, the code official shall cause an inspection to be made of the structure and shall refuse a permit unless he finds the structure to be in a safe and sanitary condition and finds that it will be in compliance with this code and other ordinances and laws when established in its new location. A structure which has been depreciated 50% or more by the City Assessor in establishing its assessed valuation shall not be moved to any site location within the City of Wyandotte. No structure shall be moved to a new location within the City of Wyandotte unless the code official determines that it will correspond and harmonize with the architecture, size and shape of the other structures in the neighborhood and that it will result in an upgrading of the immediate area. (2) When it is necessary to use any part of a public street in moving a structure, a separate approval for the use of public streets shall be obtained after filing a bond as required in Section 3308.3. In applying for such approval, the mover shall furnish in writing a schedule of the streets to be used and the time at which the structure will reach each point in its journey. Also, written approval from every public service corporation whose property, fixtures, or equipment will be affected, endangered, or disturbed during the moving shall be submitted showing that the mover has given a two (2) week notice of his intentions and furnished suitable security as required by the public service corporation for the repair of all damage caused by the moving. Approvals must also be obtained from county and state agencies where applicable. No structure shall be moved across any railroad track, except during daylight hours and in the presence of a representative of the company operating said railroad. (3) When a structure is to be moved to a new location within the City, the owner of the newly described site shall file a surety bond in favor of the City in sufficient amount to guarantee that the structure will be completed in accordance with all applicable permits and ready for occupancy within six (6) months after 7 May 19, 2025 arrival on its new location. Said surety bond shall be approved by the Department of Legal Affairs and the sum of the bond shall be designated by the code official. When a lot is left vacant from moving a structure, said lot shall be cleaned, filled, and graded to the approval of the code official within five (5) days of the structure being moved off the site. (H) Demolition. (1) All buildings, accessory buildings, sheds, concrete slabs, foundations, floors, driveways and approaches, private and service sidewalks, fences, walls, and the like, shall be wrecked and removed completely in accordance with all ordinances and laws. All sewers, water lines, and the like, shall be plugged and/or capped satisfactorily to the code official before backfilling. An inspection of sewer capping and of foundation removal is required. (2) Site backfilling shall be completed within five working days of the removal of demolished building material and debris. Failure, for any reason, to backfill the site as specified will require that the person causing the demolition or excavation install protective fencing around the site to the satisfaction of the code official. (a) The person causing said demolition or excavation shall immediately install fencing around the perimeter of the site during the demolition and excavation activities, and maintain the fencing to ensure the purpose is being accomplished. (b) Backfill shall be clean fill dirt, or crushed aggregate as approved by the code official, free from broken concrete, stones, wood and other miscellaneous debris. Documentation shall be submitted by the person causing the demolition or backfilling certifying that the fill dirt is non-contaminated and non- hazardous and stating the source of the fill dirt. This must be approved by the code official before backfilling operations may begin. (c) All backfill shall be compacted by a dozer in approximately 12-inch lifts. (3) All debris and building materials shall be completely removed from the premises. The property shall be smoothly graded and left in a neat condition with no low spots in which water might stand. Final grading shall not create a nuisance to abutting property. The disturbed area shall be seeded to promote vegetation growth and reduce soil erosion. Any damage to adjacent property or abutting public right-of- way, including sidewalks, occurring during the demolition or excavation shall be repaired by the person causing said demolition or excavation at his or her own expense. Section 3. Amend CHAPTER 170 “BUILDING REGULATIONS; CONSTRUCTION” “BUILDING CODE” by amending §170.037 Additional Mechanical Code Requirements as follows: §170.037. Additional Mechanical Code Requirements. (A) Homeowner permits. A bona fide owner of a single-family residence which is, or will be on completion, for a minimum of eighteen (18) months; his or her place of residence, and no part of which is used for rental or commercial purposes, nor is contemplated for such purpose, may do his or her own work, providing he or she applies for and secures a permit, pays the fee, does the work himself or herself in accordance with the provisions hereof, applies for inspections and receives approval of the work by the mechanical inspection authority. Failure to comply with these requirements will subject the owner’s permit to cancellation. (B) Additional permit requirement. An electrical permit must be secured before a mechanical installation permit will be issued. All electrical wiring and controls required for the operation of equipment installed under a mechanical installation permit shall comply with the city electrical ordinance. (C) Violations. Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, construct, alter or repair a building or structure in violation of an approved plan or directive of the code official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be cited for a municipal civil infraction in accordance with Chapter 11 of this code of ordinances and the defendant, if found responsible, shall be subject to a fine of not more than $500. Additionally, the court may assess costs incurred in compelling the appearance of the defendant and to enforce the terms of this code. A second offense for the same violation shall constitute a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than $500 and/or by imprisonment not exceeding 90 days. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served, in accordance with the terms and 8 May 19, 2025 provisions hereof, shall be deemed a separate offense. (D) Means of appeal. An interested person may appeal a decision of the enforcing agency to the board of appeals in accordance with this code. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of the code or the rules governing construction have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of the code do not apply, or an equal or better form of construction is proposed. The decision of a local board of appeals may be appealed to the Construction Code Commission in accordance with this code. (E) Board of Appeals. The Board of Appeals, established by the city’s Building Code, shall serve as the Board of Appeals for this code and shall be subjected to the same rules and procedures. (F) Floor diffusers, registers and grilles. Floor diffusers, registers and grilles shall be prohibited in any of the following rooms: (1) Toilet rooms; (2) Bathrooms; (3) Washrooms; (4) Laundry rooms; (5) Utility rooms; (6) Kitchens; (7) Basements; and (8) Any adjacent room where the possibility of direct flooding may occur or where chemicals or other contaminants may enter the ducts. (G) Fuel oil piping and storage. The provision of Chapter 13 of the 2021 Michigan Mechanical Code shall apply except for underground storage tanks permitted and regulated by the State Underground Storage Tank Division. Section 4. Amend CHAPTER 170 “BUILDING REGULATIONS; CONSTRUCTION” “BUILDING CODE” by amending §170.052 Additional Michigan Rehabilitation Code for Existing Building Requirements as follows: §170.052. Additional Michigan Rehabilitation Code for Existing Buildings Requirements. (A) Application for Permit. Applications for permits shall comply with Section 105 Permits of the 2021 Michigan Rehabilitation Code for Existing Buildings and §170.024(C). (B) Means of appeal. An interested person may appeal a decision of the enforcing agency to the board of appeals in accordance with this code. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of the code or the rules governing construction have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of the code do not apply, or an equal or better form of construction is proposed. The decision of a local board of appeals may be appealed to the Construction Code Commission in accordance with this code. (C) Board of Appeals. The Board of Appeals, established by the city’s Building Code, shall serve as the Board of Appeals for this code and shall be subjected to the same rules and procedures. (D) Violations. Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, construct, alter or repair a building or structure in violation of an approved plan or directive of the code official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be cited for a municipal civil infraction in accordance with Chapter 11 of this code of ordinances and the defendant, if found responsible, shall be subject to a fine of not more than $500. Additionally, the court may assess costs incurred in compelling the appearance of the defendant and to enforce the terms of this code. A second offense for the same violation shall constitute a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than $500 and/or by imprisonment not exceeding 90 days. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served, in accordance with the terms and provisions hereof, shall be deemed a separate offense. Section 5. Amend CHAPTER 170 “BUILDING REGULATIONS; CONSTRUCTION” “BUILDING CODE” by amending §170.083 Additional Plumbing Code Requirements as follows: §170.083. Additional Plumbing Code Requirements. (A) Permit applications. Applications for a permit shall be made in accordance with Section 106 PERMITS of the 2021 Michigan Plumbing Code and as follows: A homeowner who meets the following requirements: A bona fide owner of a single-family residence which is, or will be on completion, his or 9 May 19, 2025 her place of residence, for eighteen (18) months and no part of which is used for rental or commercial purposes, nor is now contemplated for such purpose, may do his or her own work, providing he or she applies for and secures a permit, pays the fee, does the work himself or herself in accordance with the provisions hereof, applies for inspections and receives approval of the work by the code official. An owner of existing rental property may install garbage disposals and laundry trays, or perform minor repairs for which no permit is required, providing all other requirements of this section and code are complied with. Failure to comply with these requirements will subject the owner’s permit to cancellation. (B) Permit issuance. Permits shall be issued in accordance with Section 106 PERMITS of the 2021 Michigan Plumbing Code and as follows: Plans submitted for approval for hospitals, nursing homes, and homes for the aged shall be approved by the department of public health or the licensing or certifying agency having jurisdiction, or both, prior to submission to the city (C) Stop work orders. Upon notice from the code official that any plumbing work on any building or structure, or plumbing systems therein, or adjacent thereto is being prosecuted contrary to the provisions of this code or in an unsafe and dangerous manner, such work shall be stopped, except for work that the person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition. The stop work order shall be in writing and shall be given to the owner of the property involved, or to the owner’s agent, or to the person doing the work, or shall be posted on entrances to the building or structure where the work is being performed. (D) Means of appeal. An interested person may appeal a decision of the enforcing agency to the board of appeals in accordance with this code. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of the code or the rules governing construction have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of the code do not apply, or an equal or better form of construction is proposed. The decision of a local board of appeals may be appealed to the Construction Code Commission in accordance with this code. (E) Board of Appeals. The Plumbing Board of Appeals shall consist of five members and include the City Engineer, registered plumbing inspector, licensed plumbing contractor, licensed professional engineer or architect. No more than two members shall be from the same profession or occupation. (F) Violations. Violations shall be as set forth in Section 115 Violations of the 2021 Michigan Plumbing Code and as follows. (1) Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall design, install and construct plumbing systems in violation of an approved plan or directive of the code official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be cited for a municipal civil infraction in accordance with Chapter 11 of this code of ordinances and the defendant, if found responsible, shall be subject to a fine of not more than $500. Additionally, the court may assess costs incurred in compelling the appearance of the defendant and to enforce the terms of this code. (2) A second offense for the same violation shall constitute a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than $500 and/or by imprisonment not exceeding 90 days. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served, in accordance with the terms and provisions hereof, shall be deemed a separate offense. (G) Size of water service pipe. Water service pipe shall be sized to supply water to the building in the quantities and at the pressures required in this code. The minimum diameter of water service pipe shall be one inch. Three methods for sizing the water service pipe are described in Appendix E of the 2021 Michigan Plumbing Code. (H) Sewer pipe and tap. (1) Requirements. A contractor will be permitted to replace or repair only existing sewer pipe from five- foot outside of foundation walls to the main sewer including the replacement of the tap on the main sewer. A homeowner who meets the requirements of division (A) above will be permitted to work on his/her own sewer pipe including the tap on the main sewer. (2) Permit and inspection. Work shall not commence until a permit for such work has been issued. Inspection is required before any work is covered. (3) Specifications. A homeowner and contractor will be required to perform all work in accordance with 10 May 19, 2025 the specifications and applicable requirements as outlined by the City Engineer in addition to the 2021 Michigan Plumbing Code requirements. Said specifications and requirements are available at the office of the City Engineer. (4) Bond requirements. Before any contractor (excluding homeowner and master plumbers) performs any work in the city on sewers he or she must provide the city with a bond in the amount of $5,000 which shall be known as a sewer bond and approved by the Department of Legal Affairs. A hold harmless form indemnifying the city from all claims resulting from the activity described herein must be provided from the necessary parties as determined by the city together with liability insurance designating the city as an additional insured party. (5) Street/alley pavement removal. Before any homeowner, contractor, master plumber, or any individual opens any paved street, alley or sidewalk within the city, they are required to file a cash bond set by the City Engineer for the replacement of said pavement, said bond to cover replacement of pavement, in the event the permit holder fails to do so. Said pavement shall be replaced in accordance with the specifications as set forth by the City Engineer. A hold harmless form indemnifying the city from all claims resulting from the activity described herein must be provided from the necessary parties as determined by the city together with liability insurance designating the city as an additional insured party. (6) Alley excavations. When work is performed in an unpaved public alley the excavation shall be backfilled with crushed aggregate and compacted in 12-inch lifts. Aggregate backfill shall be brought level with the surrounding alley grade. A hold harmless form indemnifying the city from all claims resulting from the activity described herein must be provided from the necessary parties as determined by the city together with liability insurance designating the city as an additional insured party. (I) Garbage grinder. All new buildings and all buildings remodeled or altered which are designed, equipped and used for storing or sheltering food or foodstuffs for human consumption including fruits, vegetables and meats which are to be sold either at retail stores, clubs, hotels, restaurants, schools or other food establishments, or at wholesale, or which are prepared at food manufacturing or processing plants, whether such places of business are licensed under the provisions of any city ordinance, or not, and all buildings, including residences, where foods for human consumption are prepared, sold, handled, stored or served in any manner whatsoever, shall be equipped with an appropriate type of garbage grinder, properly connected to the kitchen sink or sewer drain; which grinder and connection shall be of sufficient size to grind all garbage and food processing wastes produced in such building, and shall be suitably located so as to discharge such ground material by flushing it with water through the drain pipes into the sewer. Section 6. Interpretation. Nothing in this Ordinance or in the Code hereby adopted shall be construed to affect any suit or proceeding in any court, or any rights acquired, or liability incurred, or any cause or causes of action acquired or existing, under any act or ordinance hereby repealed; nor shall any just or legal right or remedy or any character be lost, impaired or affected by this Ordinance. Section 7. Severability. Severability. Should any word, sentence, phrase or any portion of this Ordinance be held in a manner invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction or by any state agency having authority to do so for any reason whatsoever, such holdings shall be construed and limited to such word, sentence, phrase or any portion of the Ordinance held to be so invalid and shall not be construed as affecting the validity of any of the remaining words, sentences, phrases or portions of this Ordinance. Section 8. Conflicting Ordinance. Conflicting Ordinances. All prior existing ordinances adopted by the City of Wyandotte inconsistent or in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are, to the extent of such conflict or inconsistency, hereby expressly repealed. Section 9. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take immediate effect. This ordinance is deemed necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, property, health, safety and for providing for the usual daily operation of the City Engineers Office and the City Clerk’s Office. This ordinance or a summary of this ordinance 11 May 19, 2025 shall be published in a newspaper generally circulated in the City of Wyandotte with in ten (10) days after adoption. The summary shall designate the location in the City where a true copy of the ordinance can be inspected or obtained. Motion unanimously carried. 2025-164 FORD AVE. PARKING-WAYNE METRO COMM. ACTION AGENCY By Councilperson Crayne, supported by Councilperson Alderman BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council received the communication from the City Engineer regarding the results of the ground-penetrating radar on Ford Avenue. BE IT RESOLVED that City Council concurs with the recommendation of the City Engineer to allow Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency to apply with a Grant of License and Hold Harmless agreement for the proposed off-street parking on Ford Avenue, east of Biddle Avenue. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that work for the proposed off-street parking on Ford Avenue, east of Biddle Avenue, shall not be performed by the City. Motion unanimously carried. 2025-165 BILLS & ACCOUNTS By Councilperson Crayne, supported by Councilperson Alderman RESOLVED that the total bills and accounts of $2,719,905.50 as presented by the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby approved for payment. Motion unanimously carried. REPORTS & MINUTES REMARKS OF THE MAYOR, COUNCIL, & ELECTED OFFICIAL ADJOURNMENT 2025-166 ADJOURNMENT By Councilperson Crayne, supported by Councilperson Alderman RESOLVED that this regular meeting of the Wyandotte City Council be adjourned at 7:45pm. Motion unanimously carried. _________________________ Lawrence S. Stec, City Clerk