Dearborn Heights, MI

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The Dearborn Heights City Council is holding its regular meeting on August 25, 2026. The agenda includes public hearings, approval of claims and minutes, and reports from the Mayor and city officials. Key items include considering bids for water bill printing, an alley vacation petition, purchase offers for two city-owned properties, and a collective bargaining agreement.

• Consideration of bids for water bill printing
• Mayor's report on alley vacation petition
• Mayor's report on purchase offers for 24501 Ann Arbor Trail and 3916 Cornell
• Mayor's report on POAM collective bargaining agreement
• Approval of over-budget invoices for 2025-2026 fiscal year

City Council

The Dearborn Heights City Council is holding a special meeting on August 11, 2026, to conduct routine business including agenda approval, minutes, public comments, fund transfers, bids, and reports. The agenda also includes a closed session to discuss a claim (no. 2501829) involving Heaven Potts, with specific city officials and an attorney from Kopka Law Group.

• Closed session to discuss Heaven Potts claim no. 2501829
• Public hearings and public comment period
• Fund transfers and current claims
• Consideration of bids
• Ordinances and resolutions

City Council

The Dearborn Heights City Council is holding a study session to discuss a water billing and mailing bid. This is a discussion item, not a final decision, and no other substantive business is listed on the agenda.

• Water billing and mailing bid discussion

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The City Council will vote on a bid for drywall installation at City Hall, consider purchase offers for 24501 Ann Arbor Trail, and discuss a price reduction on city-owned vacant land. Other items include a fifth amendment to a sublease agreement, termination of the Parkland Park Agreement, and a resolution to extend the Summer 2026 tax deadline. The meeting also includes approval of SMART contracts and a Senior Alliance contract.

• Drywall installation for City Hall offices bid consideration
• Purchase offers for 24501 Ann Arbor Trail
• Price reduction recommendation on city-owned vacant land portfolio
• Resolution to extend Summer 2026 tax deadline
• Approval of FY2026 and FY2027 SMART Municipal Credit and Community Credit contracts

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City Council

The Dearborn Heights City Council is meeting to discuss the 2026-2030 Five Year Consolidated Plan and the 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan for CDBG. The meeting is primarily procedural, with no major decisions or actions listed. The public can attend in person or virtually via Zoom. The agenda does not include any specific proposals or ordinances for a vote.

City Council

The Dearborn Heights City Council will convene a special meeting at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall (6045 Fenton). The session is open to in-person and virtual attendance via Zoom. Public comment is permitted during designated portions of the meeting.

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting to conduct general business. The agenda includes a closed session regarding the case of Krystal McCloud and Tyrone Kenney v. City of Dearborn Heights.

• Closed session regarding case no. 24-017809-CH (Krystal McCloud and Tyrone Kenney v. City of Dearborn Heights)

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The Dearborn Heights City Council will review bids for a FEMA demolition program and water bill printing. The body will also discuss the sale of city-owned properties and a tentative agreement with the Police Supervisors Association.

• Bid and contract for FEMA 4547.07 Demolition Program
• Water Bill Printing Bids
• Keller Williams Exclusive Listing Agreements and purchase offers for City Owned Properties
• Tentative Agreement between the City of Dearborn Heights and Police Supervisors Association
• Temporary Food Truck/Tent/Cart License Applications for GLIZZIES & MORE and LITTLE BITE BIG TASTE INC

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting to review bids for a FEMA demolition program and water bill printing. The body will also discuss the sale of city-owned properties and a tentative agreement with the Police Supervisors Association.

• Bid and contract award for FEMA 4547.07 Demolition Program
• Water Bill Printing Bids
• Keller Williams listing agreements and purchase offers for city-owned properties
• Tentative Agreement between the City and Police Supervisors Association
• Temporary Food Truck/Tent/Cart License Applications for GLIZZIES & MORE and LITTLE BITE BIG TASTE INC

City Council

The City Council will hold a study session to consult on the Parks & Recreation 5-Year Master Plan and review the city's pension actuarial valuation reports. No formal votes are expected during the study session; any decisions would occur at a subsequent regular meeting.

• Consultation on Parks & Recreation 5-Year Master Plan
• Review of Pension Actuarial Valuation Reports

City Council

The Dearborn Heights City Council is holding a special meeting on July 14, 2026, to consider routine business including approval of minutes, fund transfers, bids, and public comment. The most notable items are two closed-session discussions regarding claims filed by Adrian Chestnut (claim no. 2600105) and Rabeh Hijazi (claim no. 2601681). No other specific ordinances, contracts, or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda.

• Closed session to discuss Adrian Chestnut claim no. 2600105
• Closed session to discuss Rabeh Hijazi claim no. 2601681
• Public hearings and public comment (item 5)
• Consideration of bids (item 7)
• Fund transfers and current claims (item 6)

City Council

The Dearborn Heights City Council will hold a regular meeting on July 14, 2026. The agenda includes approval of claims, reports from the mayor and city officials, public hearings, and several business license renewals. Key items include a motion to approve a contract with MDOT for Cherry Hill Reconstruction, change orders for water main and road replacement projects, and an amendment to the intergovernmental agreement with the Wayne County Sheriff's Office.

• Motion to approve Contract No. 26-5285 between MDOT and City for Cherry Hill Reconstruction
• ARPA Water Main Replacement Change Order #1 - Bidigare Excavating
• Local Road Replacement Change Order #4 - Mark Anthony Construction
• DWSRF Meter Replacement Change Order #2 - Ferguson Waterworks
• Amending Motion #26-296 to correct Intergovernmental Agreement with Wayne County Sheriff's Office

City Council

The Dearborn Heights City Council will convene a special meeting on July 7, 2026, at City Hall Council Chambers. The agenda consists entirely of procedural items, including approval of minutes, public hearings, fund transfers, and ordinances. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

The Dearborn Heights City Council held a special meeting that consisted almost entirely of two closed sessions: one to discuss an employee/legal opinion and another to discuss the legal case Swope, et al v. the City of Dearborn Heights. After returning to open session, the council voted to accept the administration's recommendation on the legal opinion regarding the employment matter and direct follow-up. The meeting then adjourned.

• Approved the agenda for the July 7, 2026 special meeting as submitted.
• Approved a motion to enter a closed session to discuss an employee/legal opinion.
• Approved a motion to enter a second closed session to discuss the legal case Swope, et al v. the City of Dearborn Heights.
• Approved a motion to return to open session.
• Approved a motion to accept the administration's recommendation on the legal opinion regarding an employment matter and direct follow-up.
• Approved a motion to adjourn the special meeting.

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting to address standard business, including fund transfers, bids, and ordinances. The session includes a closed session regarding the Mohamad Bazzy v City of Dearborn Heights case.

• Closed session regarding Mohamad Bazzy v City of Dearborn Heights case no. 24-016553-CD

The Dearborn Heights City Council held a special meeting and voted unanimously to enter closed session to discuss the pending lawsuit Mohamad Bazzy v. City of Dearborn Heights (case no. 24-016553-CD). After returning to open session, the council voted to accept the recommendation of the two attorneys handling the case. The meeting adjourned immediately afterward; the minutes do not state what the recommendation was.

• Approved the agenda for the June 30, 2026 special meeting as submitted.
• Approved moving into closed session at 5:03 p.m. to discuss the Bazzy lawsuit.
• Approved returning to open session at 5:52 p.m.
• Approved accepting the recommendation of Attorneys Andrea Pike and Carlito Young regarding the lawsuit.
• Approved adjourning the special meeting at 5:54 p.m.

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The Dearborn Heights City Council will meet to approve minutes, consider bids for park equipment, and review reports including a TIFA audit and budget amendments. The meeting will also address intergovernmental agreements for park improvements and a tentative agreement with the DPW Supervisors Association.

• Bid award for Playground Engineered Wood Fiber
• TIFA Audit Report for year ended June 30, 2025
• 2026-2027 TIFA Budget
• Intergovernmental Agreement for Van Houten Park and Daly Park improvements
• Tentative Agreement with DPW Supervisors Association

The council approved a $1.5 million loan from the Water Fund to the General Fund at a 2% interest rate, to be repaid by June 30, 2027, to cover a cash flow shortage from delayed property sales. It also approved a $700,000 SEMCOG grant award, a collective bargaining agreement with the DPW Supervisors Association, and a $127,102 woodchipper purchase. All other agenda items, including claims, bids, and agreements, were approved as submitted.

• Approved $1.5M Water Fund loan to General Fund at 2% interest, repayable by June 30, 2027
• Approved $700,000 SEMCOG Transportation Alternatives Program funding award
• Approved DPW Supervisors Association collective bargaining agreement expiring June 30, 2029
• Approved $127,102 woodchipper purchase from Vermeer Midwest with monthly payments
• Approved $149,466.20 for programming 48 police radios from three department accounts
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with Wayne County Sheriff's Office for traffic enforcement
• Approved 'No Parking' signs on Amboy Street south of Ford Road
• Approved business license renewal for Erwine's Auto Sales and food truck license for Catrina Mia

City Council

The City Council will hold a study session to receive a presentation from Dearborn Public Schools on their Facilities Master Plan. No other business is listed; the agenda consists solely of this informational item.

• Presentation by Dearborn Public Schools on their Facilities Master Plan

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The Dearborn Heights City Council will hold a special meeting on June 9, 2026, to discuss litigation and a tentative labor agreement. The meeting will be held in person at City Hall and is also available via Zoom.

• Park Forest Apartments Litigation
• Premier Group v. City of Dearborn Heights case
• DPW Supervisors Association Tentative Agreement
• Public comments on agenda items
• Approval of minutes and agenda

The Dearborn Heights City Council held a special meeting on June 9, 2026, primarily to discuss three items in closed session: the Park Forest Apartments litigation, the Premier Group v. City of Dearborn Heights case, and the DPW Supervisors Association tentative agreement. After returning to open session, the council unanimously accepted the recommendation of Attorney Keith Jablonski regarding the Park Forest litigation. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned at 6:02 p.m.

• Approved agenda for special meeting (unanimous)
• Moved to closed session for three legal/negotiation items (6-0, Wencel absent)
• Returned to open session (unanimous)
• Accepted attorney recommendation on Park Forest litigation (unanimous)
• Adjourned special meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Dearborn Heights City Council will hold its regular meeting on June 9, 2026, at City Hall. The agenda includes approval of minutes, public hearings, fund transfers, and consideration of bids for park fence installation and crack sealing. Several ordinances will receive first and second readings, and business license renewals and temporary food truck applications will be reviewed.

• Bid award for Van Houten Park Fence Installation
• Bid award for crack sealing with Scodeller Construction
• First and second reading of Ordinance H-26-04 on early retirement updates
• First and second reading of Ordinance H-26-02 on e-bikes regulations
• Business license renewals for Connect Auto Sales LLC and Happy Wealthy Delish Asian Thai Cuisine

The Dearborn Heights City Council adopted a resolution prohibiting the operation of all classes of electric bicycles on city-owned property, including parks, library grounds, and municipal buildings, with exceptions for law enforcement, city employees, and disability accommodations. The council also approved a $391,544 contract for crack sealing of local streets, a $30,000 fence installation at Van Houten Park, and adopted ordinances on retirement benefits and electric bicycle registration with a $200 fee. Several business licenses and temporary food truck permits were approved.

• Adopted resolution prohibiting electric bicycles on all city-owned property
• Approved $391,544 crack sealing contract with Scodeller Construction
• Awarded Van Houten Park fence installation to Sam's Welding, not to exceed $30,000
• Adopted ordinance adding Section 2-241 on retirement benefits (emergency basis)
• Adopted ordinance on electric bicycle registration with $200 fee (emergency basis)
• Approved GLWA legal services agreement for 3M and DuPont water settlements
• Approved budget amendments for library, including $73,000 decrease in capital outlay
• Approved business license renewals and temporary food truck permits

City Council

The Dearborn Heights City Council holds a special meeting with standard agenda items including approval of minutes, fund transfers, bids, and public hearings. The only specific item is a closed session to discuss a legal opinion and recommendation regarding an employment matter. No rezonings, contracts with dollar amounts, or ordinances are listed.

• Closed session for legal opinion on employment matter (Mayor, City Clerk, Chief of Staff, Corporation Counsel, and others)

City Council

The Dearborn Heights City Council will consider adopting an operating budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, along with several public works contracts and equipment purchases. Other items include a bid award for city tree planting, renewal of the Great Lakes Water Authority contract, and authorization of the 1% administration fee for tax collection. The council will also vote on extending a 12-month application stay and approving business license renewals for American Legion Post 232 and Uncle Ray's Place.

• Resolution adopting operating budget for FY 2026-2027 (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027)
• Bid award to Crimboli Nursery for city tree planting
• Contract modification #1 for Lead Service Line Replacement Program
• Great Lakes Water Authority contract renewal and amendment
• Purchase of CAT Backhoe for Water & Sewer Department and radar units for Police Department

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The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the 2026-2027 Corporate Fund Budget. The body will also consider a tentative agreement with the Dearborn Heights Firefighters IAFF Local 1355 and various city property sales.

• 2026-2027 Corporate Fund Budget Public Hearing
• Bid award for Michigan Recreational Construction Inc. agreement
• Tentative agreement with Dearborn Heights Firefighters IAFF Local 1355
• Resolution to investigate possible streetlighting special assessment
• Business license renewals for Antonios Cucina Italiana, Applebees #8085, Erwines Auto Sales Inc, Moose Lodge, and Red Lobster Hospitality LLC

The Dearborn Heights City Council approved a tentative collective bargaining agreement with the firefighters' union (IAFF Local 1355) expiring June 30, 2026, and authorized the sale of two city-owned properties (5452 Kingston and 3988 Ziegler) while rejecting an offer for 24759 Hopkins. The council also directed the Department of Public Works to investigate a possible street lighting special assessment and approved a $100 fee for the mayor to solemnize marriages. Several business license renewals were approved, but a renewal for Erwines Auto Sales was not considered due to lack of a second.

• Approved tentative firefighter union contract (IAFF Local 1355) expiring June 30, 2026
• Approved sale of 5452 Kingston and 3988 Ziegler; rejected 24759 Hopkins offer (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Directed DPW to investigate street lighting special assessment
• Set mayor's marriage solemnization fee at $100
• Approved $4,100 playground safety inspection contract with Michigan Recreational Construction
• Approved exclusive listing agreements with Keller Williams for city-owned properties
• Approved returning Parkland Park to Wayne County and negotiating lease termination
• Approved business license renewals for Antonio's Cucina Italiana, Applebee's, Moose Lodge, Red Lobster, and Shwarma and Beyond

City Council

The City Council will hold a study session to review the proposed 2026/2027 Corporate Fund Budget. This is a discussion-only item with no votes scheduled. Public comments can be submitted before 5 p.m. on the day of the meeting.

• Review of the 2026/2027 Corporate Fund Budget

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City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting to conduct general city business. The agenda includes a closed session to discuss a legal case and a personnel grievance.

• Closed session regarding Francis Romeo v City of Dearborn Heights Case no. 16005932NZ
• Closed session regarding Grievance 24-111 Aaron Kiselis

The Dearborn Heights City Council met in special session and voted unanimously to enter closed session to discuss the legal case Francis Romeo v City of Dearborn Heights and a grievance (24-111 Aaron Kiselis). After returning to open session, the council concurred with the recommendations of the attorneys in both matters. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda for special meeting (unanimous)
• Moved to closed session for lawsuit and grievance discussions (6-0)
• Returned to open session (unanimous)
• Concurred with attorney recommendation in Francis Romeo v City of Dearborn Heights (unanimous)
• Concurred with attorney recommendation on grievance 24-111 Aaron Kiselis (unanimous)
• Adjourned special meeting (unanimous)

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The City Council will discuss new ordinances regarding e-bikes and the use of city vehicles outside Michigan. The body is also reviewing bid awards for property maintenance and various equipment sales.

• Proposed Ordinance H-26-02 regarding E-Bikes
• Proposed Ordinance H-26-03 updating Special Assessment definitions
• Bid award for 2026-2027 Non-City Owned Properties Grass/Weed Cutting and Debris Removal
• Resolution prohibiting City Motor Vehicles from being operated outside of Michigan
• Approval of Wade Trim for Beech Daly pedestrian crossing construction engineering and inspection

The Dearborn Heights City Council approved several items, including a 350% increase in EMS rates, a resolution restricting city vehicles from leaving Michigan, and a $60,000 budget for the Spirit Festival. They also approved various contracts, payments, and license renewals. The proposed ordinance on electric bicycle registration was referred back to administration.

• Approved EMS rate increase to 350% MFS (unanimous)
• Approved resolution prohibiting city vehicles from leaving Michigan, with task force exception (unanimous)
• Approved $60,000 Spirit Festival budget (unanimous)
• Approved $42,900 contract with Wade Trim for Beech Daly pedestrian crossing oversight (unanimous)
• Approved $19,900 in payments to State of Michigan for fines/penalties (unanimous)
• Approved sale of 72 Tasers at $500 each (unanimous)
• Approved sale of firearms to Cabella's for $14,975 (unanimous)
• Referred electric bicycle registration ordinance back to administration (unanimous)

City Council

The Dearborn Heights City Council will hold a special meeting on April 28, 2026. The agenda includes standard items such as public hearings, fund transfers, bids, and reports. A closed session is scheduled to discuss a written legal opinion with city officials.

• Closed session to discuss a written legal opinion with Mayor Baydoun, City Clerk Senia, Chief of Staff Beydoun, Corporation Counsel Miotke, and HR Director Fisher

The Dearborn Heights City Council held a special meeting on April 28, 2026, and moved into closed session to discuss a written legal opinion. After returning to open session, the council approved an agreement consistent with the administration's recommendation and authorized the Mayor to execute it. The specific terms of the agreement were not disclosed in the minutes.

• Approved agenda for the special meeting (unanimous)
• Moved to closed session to discuss a written legal opinion (6-0, Wencel absent)
• Returned to open session (unanimous)
• Approved agreement per administration recommendation and authorized Mayor to execute (unanimous)
• Adjourned the special meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will meet for a study session to discuss an eBike ordinance. No other substantive business is listed on the agenda.

• Study session regarding eBike Ordinance

City Council

The City Council will conduct a study session to discuss the Corporate Fund Budget for 2026-2027. The session covers funding for various city departments and services.

• 20th District Court (260 Fund, 105 Fund)
• Treasurer's Office budget
• CDBG budget
• Department of Public Works - Highway budget
• Building Maintenance, Major and Local Streets, and Water and Sewer budgets