Allen Park, MI

Downtown Development Authority

The Allen Park Downtown Development Authority will vote on approving several facade improvement grants totaling $112,549.22, along with routine items like meeting minutes, financial reports, and expense approvals. The board will also hear updates from the mayor, executive director, and attorney.

• Approve $8,950 facade grant payment to Z Shawarma King at 15548 Southfield Road
• Approve up to $50,000 facade grant for Allen Park Dental Care at 5335 Allen Road
• Approve up to $5,149.22 facade grant for Allen Park Nutrition at 18614 Ecorse Road
• Approve up to $16,250 facade grant for S & R Enterprise Service at 15500 Southfield Road
• Approve up to $32,200 facade grant for Top Shelf Golf at 6650 Allen Road

Downtown Development Authority

The Allen Park Downtown Development Authority will vote on three facade improvement grants, including a $50,000 request from Allen Park Dental Care, and approve a $8,950 payment to Z Shawarma King. They will also accept the July financial report and approve June and July expenses. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval and public comments.

• Approve $8,950 facade grant payment to Z Shawarma King at 15548 Southfield Road
• Approve $50,000 facade grant for Allen Park Dental Care at 5335 Allen Road
• Approve $5,149.22 facade grant for Allen Park Nutrition at 18614 Ecorse Road
• Accept July financial report and approve June and July expenses

Allen Park, Michigan - City Council

The City Council approved a resolution to opt out of the Wayne County Pay As You Stay (PAYS) program, based on recommendations from Finance Director Laub and Treasurer Estheimer. The program would have provided delinquent property tax relief to qualifying homeowners, but officials cited potential long-term financial risks. The decision requires the City Treasurer to submit written notice of nonparticipation to the Wayne County Treasurer by September 1, 2026.

• Approved resolution to opt out of Wayne County PAYS program (unanimous)
• Appointed Jordyn Nummer to Historical Commission, term ending 12/31/2027
• Accepted and filed financial updates/reports/document submissions
• Approved consent agenda including claims & accounts and payroll report

Allen Park, Michigan - City Council

The Allen Park City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on Ordinance #05-2026 to regulate short-term rentals, and will consider awarding contracts for water and sewer repair services, a leaf machine purchase, and the 2026 tree planting program. The agenda also includes routine approvals of financial reports, claims, and payroll, plus a swearing-in ceremony for the new police chief.

• Public hearing and adoption vote on Ordinance #05-2026 adding short-term rental regulations (Sections 10-131 through 10-140)
• Award water & sewer excavation/repair contracts: Inner City Contracting $58,622, Savone Cement $59,665, D'Angelo Brothers $64,011
• Purchase Bonnell Spartan Pro Plus leaf machine from Bell Equipment for up to $146,915 (bid waiver via MI-Deal)
• Award 2026 Tree Planting Program to Crimboli Nursery for $40,000
• Approve outdoor events: APHC Fall Kickoff at Frank J. Lada Ice Arena (Aug 15) and DDA Block Party on Philomene Blvd (Aug 20)

Festivities Commission

The Allen Park Festivities Commission met on August 3, 2026, and conducted only procedural business: approving the agenda and the July minutes, hearing a finance report, and discussing final preparations. No substantive decisions were made.

• Approved the August 3rd agenda
• Approved the July minutes

Allen Park, Michigan - City Council

The Allen Park City Council will consider three resolutions: an outdoor event application, a playground equipment purchase for Community and George & Dorothy Moore Park at $166,311.38, and a key card security software upgrade at $54,117.26. The council will also receive financial updates, approve the consent agenda (claims and payroll), and hold public comment.

• Resolution to approve outdoor event at 6721 Park Ave on August 21, 2026
• Resolution to waive bid and purchase playground equipment from Game Time for $166,311.38
• Resolution to waive bid and purchase key card security software from Actron for $54,117.26
• Motion to accept and file financial updates and reports

Downtown Development Authority

The Allen Park Downtown Development Authority will meet to approve reimbursements for new commercial trash enclosures and a six-month social media contract. The board will also review financial reports and updates on local redevelopment projects.

• Reimburse $60,500 for two new brick dumpster enclosures on Mid Allen Road
• Award $3,500/month contract to Sadie Quagliotto Media Services for social media
• Accept June financial report and approve July expenses
• South Allen Road redevelopment project update
• Public comments limited to DDA business

Downtown Development Authority

The Allen Park Downtown Development Authority approved two funding items: a $60,500 reimbursement to the City for construction of two brick dumpster enclosures on Mid Allen Road (6-1), and a six-month social media/marketing agreement with Sadie Quagliotto Media Services at $3,500 per month (4-3). The board also approved the agenda, prior meeting minutes with a correction, and the June financial report with July expenses. No other substantive decisions were made; remaining items were informational updates.

• Approved $60,500 reimbursement to City for two brick dumpster enclosures on Mid Allen Road (6-1)
• Approved 6-month social media/marketing agreement with Sadie Quagliotto Media Services at $3,500/month (4-3)
• Approved July 23, 2026 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June 25, 2026 minutes with correction to item 12 (unanimous)
• Accepted June financial report and approved July expenses (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority

The Allen Park Downtown Development Authority will vote on reimbursing the city for trash enclosure construction and awarding a social media contract. The board will also receive updates on the South Allen Road Redevelopment Project.

• Vote to reimburse City of Allen Park $60,500.00 for Savone Cement to build two brick dumpster enclosures on Mid Allen Road
• Vote to award a six-month agreement to Sadie Quagliotto Media Services for $3,500.00 per month
• Update on South Allen Road Redevelopment Project
• Approval of June financial report and July expenses

Beautification Commission

The commission approved the agenda and reviewed the Beautification Award sign. They selected the recipients for the Beautification Award. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda for July 22, 2026
• Reviewed Beautification Award sign
• Selected Beautification Award recipients

Festivities Commission

The Allen Park Festivities Commission met on July 21, 2026, and approved the meeting agenda. The session focused on final preparations for an upcoming event, including signage and booth layout, with no substantive policy or financial decisions made.

• Approved the July 21st agenda

Beautification Commission

The Allen Park Beautification Commission will convene to approve minutes from June 2026 and discuss new ideas for community gardens and trees. The meeting will also cover the wrap-up of Beautification Awards signage.

• Approval of June 17, 2026 minutes
• Community Garden/Tree Ideas discussion
• Beautification Awards Viewing Plan/Signs Wrap Up

Allen Park, Michigan - City Council

The Allen Park City Council will vote on several resolutions, including awarding sealed‑bid contracts for fitness and playground equipment ($434,130) and cement work ($248,040) at Champaign & Brand Parks. They will also appoint Det. Lt. Jason Dobbertin as Police Chief with a salary of $120,802 and allocate $64,226 from the Wayne County Parks Millage Fund for the former AP Show “The Plaza.” Additional items include waiving bid requirements for library sealcoating and mower purchases, and readings of proposed short‑term‑rental and noise‑control ordinances.

• Award sealed bid to Sinclair Recreation for fitness and playground equipment – $434,130
• Award sealed bid to Savone Cement for cement work – $248,040
• Appoint Det. Lt. Jason Dobbertin as Police Chief – salary $120,802
• Allocate $64,226 from Wayne County Parks Millage Fund to build & construct former AP Show “The Plaza”
• Waive bid process to let Al’s Asphalt repair and sealcoat the AP Library – $16,432

The Allen Park Employees Retirement System (APERS) Board of Trustees

The Allen Park Employees Retirement System Board unanimously adopted all agenda items, including payments for services and updates. It approved the pension application for Chief Eron Feltz, effective August 29, 2026. All other motions, such as the consent agenda and investment updates, were also adopted without opposition.

• Amended agenda (no changes) – adopted unanimously
• Approved consent agenda items A‑E (payments and employer contributions) – adopted unanimously
• Accepted PNC Institutional Investment Update – adopted unanimously
• Approved PNC Strategic Portfolio Recommendations – adopted unanimously
• Approved pension application for Chief Eron Feltz, retirement Aug 29, 2026 – adopted unanimously
• Adopted administrator update (no deletions, conference notice) – adopted unanimously
• Adjourned meeting at 1:43 p.m. – adopted unanimously

The Allen Park Employees Retirement System (APERS) Board of Trustees

The Allen Park Employees Retirement System Board of Trustees will approve payments for pension administrator and legal services totaling $2,250.60, accept an investment update, and appoint a new chief of police to the pension system.

• Approve payment of $630.00 for Pension Administrator services
• Approve payment of $1,620.60 for Legal Services
• Accept PNC Institutional Investment Update
• Approve pension application for Eron Feltz
• Attend MAPERS Fall Conference in Kalamazoo

Festivities Commission

The meeting agenda listed items such as police staffing, library donation, trash collection signage, booth layout, beer tickets, and public comment. The minutes do not show any approvals, denials, votes, or other outcomes for these items. Therefore, no substantive decisions were documented.

Downtown Development Authority

The Allen Park DDA unanimously approved raising the maximum Façade Improvement Grant reimbursement from $25,000 to $50,000 per application, effective July 1, 2026. They also approved a three-year agreement with Christmas Décor Systems for holiday street lights at $36,050 annually, and authorized staff to file a small claims judgment against the Chamber of Commerce for unpaid rent. A $5,795 facade grant reimbursement to Dental Depot was approved.

• Approved $5,795 facade grant reimbursement to Dental Depot (unanimous)
• Approved 3-year Christmas Décor Systems holiday lights agreement at $36,050/year (unanimous)
• Raised facade grant cap from $25,000 to $50,000 per application (unanimous)
• Authorized small claims filing against Chamber of Commerce for unpaid rent (unanimous)
• Approved May financial report and expenses (unanimous)
• Approved June 25, 2026 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 28, 2026 minutes (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority

The Allen Park Downtown Development Authority will approve a three-year contract for holiday street light decorations and increase the maximum reimbursement for façade improvement grants. The board will also consider the financial report and a payment to Denture Depot.

• Approval to disperse $5,795.00 Façade Improvement Grant to Denture Depot
• Approval to execute 3-year agreement with Christmas Décor Systems for $36,050.00 annually
• Approval to increase maximum DDA reimbursement cap from $25,000 to $50,000 per application
• Acceptance of May financial report and approval of May expenses
• Allen Park Regional Chamber of Commerce Unpaid Rent Owed to DDA

Downtown Development Authority

The Allen Park Downtown Development Authority is meeting to discuss facade improvement grants and holiday decorations. The board will vote on increasing the maximum reimbursement for facade grants and approving a specific payment to a local business.

• Proposed increase of Facade Improvement Grant reimbursement cap from $25,000 to $50,000
• Proposed $5,795.00 Facade Improvement Grant payment to Denture Depot at 16641 Southfield Road
• Proposed three-year agreement with Christmas Décor Systems for holiday street light decorations at $36,050.00 annually
• Discussion regarding unpaid rent owed by the Allen Park Regional Chamber of Commerce to the DDA

Allen Park, Michigan - City Council

The City Council is reviewing proposed budget amendments for the 2025-2026 fiscal year and a salary adjustment for the City Administrator. Additionally, the council is considering a road closure request for the Taste of Downriver event.

• Proposed salary increase for City Administrator Tom Murray from $130,000 to $134,225
• Budget amendment request including $350,000 for Ret H/C and $120,000 for DPS
• Proposed closure of Philomene Boulevard (Allen Road to the alley behind Prestige Banquet Hall) on August 11 from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM
• Budget amendment request for $320,000 in revenue
• Budget amendment request for $50,000 for Police

Allen Park, Michigan - City Council

The Allen Park City Council will vote on several resolutions, including approvals for outdoor vendor events, a road closure for the DDA Art Fair, a repair contract for the Gingham Dog Tot Lot, a pavement restoration reimbursement, and the purchase of an Axon Taser system. The council will also consider budget reallocations and read two proposed ordinances—one on noise control and another imposing a temporary moratorium on data centers. All items are listed on the June 9, 2026 agenda.

• Approve outdoor event at The Streatery, 5955 Allen Rd., for vendor sales on 6/13, 7/11, 8/15, and 9/12 at 12‑6 pm
• Approve DDA Art Fair road closures on Philomene Blvd and Park Ave from Aug 21 8:00 pm to Aug 23 10:00 pm
• Approve amended IGA with Wayne County for Gingham Dog Tot Lot repairs, $24,159.00
• Approve Pavement Restoration Reimbursement to Allen‑Born Shopping Center LLC, $22,085.00
• Waive bid process and purchase Axon Taser System with accessories, $164,990.20 from capital account

Downtown Development Authority

The Allen Park Downtown Development Authority will vote on approving up to $100,720.80 for the resurfacing of two city-owned parking lots behind Prestige Banquet Hall and Culver's. The board will also consider approving facade improvement grants for Westside Jiu Jitsu Academy and Z Shawarma King.

• Resurfacing of City-owned parking lot at 15655 Southfield Road (up to $100,720.80)
• Approval to disperse a $3,000.00 Façade Improvement Grant payment to Westside Jiu Jitsu Academy
• Approval of a Façade Improvement Grant to Z Shawarma King (up to $8,950.00)
• Acceptance of April financial report and approval of April and May expenses
• City Update on ODA District Items

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will vote to approve its agenda and the minutes from the April 23 meeting. It will accept the April financial report and approve April and May expenses. The board will consider several façade improvement grants and city expense requests, including a large payment for resurfacing a public parking lot. All items require a vote of the board.

• Approve a $3,000 façade improvement grant to Westside Jiu Jitsu Academy at 6825 Allen Road
• Approve a façade improvement grant up to $8,950 to Z Shawarma King at 15548 Southfield Road
• Approve up to $100,720.80 to hire Savone Cement to resurface and stripe the public parking lot at 15655 Southfield Road
• Approve up to $5,069 to purchase ten vehicle traffic barriers for special events in the DDA district
• Accept the April financial report and approve April and May expenses

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority approved its agenda, minutes, and the April financial report. It disbursed a $3,000 façade improvement grant to Westside Jiu Jitsu Academy and awarded an $8,950 grant to Z Shawarma King. The board also approved reimbursements to the City of Allen Park for parking‑lot resurfacing ($100,720.80) and for ten new traffic barriers ($5,069.00). All motions passed unanimously except the $8,950 grant, where Pete Zingas abstained due to a conflict of interest.

• Approved May 28 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 23 minutes with correction (unanimous)
• Accepted April financial report and approved April‑May expenses (unanimous)
• Disbursed $3,000 façade improvement grant to Westside Jiu Jitsu Academy (unanimous)
• Awarded $8,950 façade improvement grant to Z Shawarma King (abstention by Pete Zingas)
• Approved $100,720.80 reimbursement for public parking lot maintenance (unanimous)
• Approved $5,069.00 reimbursement for purchase of ten traffic barriers (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Allen Park, Michigan - City Council

The Allen Park City Council approved the meeting agenda and April 28 minutes, then adopted a balanced fiscal year 2026‑27 budget with total general fund revenues and expenditures of $33,450,985 and a millage levy of 23.4554 mills. The council also considered a fire department grant request for a $26,235 BullsEye™ Digital Fire Extinguisher Training System, a public‑services request to purchase two John Deere 1 R 25 Compact Utility Tractors and attachments for up to $75,133.32, and a request to allow a one‑day film shoot in the Council Chamber.

• Adoption of FY 2026‑27 budget: $33,450,985 revenues and expenditures; 23.4554‑mill levy
• Fire Department request for Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation grant to buy BullsEye™ Digital Fire Extinguisher Training System Elite Package at $26,235
• Public Services request to purchase two John Deere 1 R 25 Compact Utility Tractors and attachments, not to exceed $75,133.32
• Request from Alex Sovoda to film in the City Council Chamber for one weekend day
• Approval of agenda and minutes from the April 28, 2026 meeting

Beautification Commission

The Beautification Commission will consider a reimbursement request for mulch and a purchase request for mulch to be used at the Blue Star Memorial. The meeting will also include an update on the Adopt-a-Flowerbed program. These items are part of the new business agenda for the May 20, 2026 session.

• Mulch Reimbursement Request
• Mulch Purchase Request for Blue Star Memorial
• Adopt-a-Flowerbed Update

The Allen Park Employees Retirement System (APERS) Board of Trustees

The trustees adopted a motion to approve the full consent agenda, which included payments of $750.00 to the pension administrator, $42,925.86 to PNC Institutional Asset Management, and $1,554.90 to VMT Law. They also approved reimbursements of pension contributions to Pedro Sandoval ($1,560.47) and Preston Haener ($142.28). Additional actions included adopting the 402 Notice resolution and accepting the PNC investment update. All motions passed unanimously.

• Added Item #4.b: Refund of pension contributions to Preston Haener $142.28 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda, including payment to Bill Mehall $750.00 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda, including payment to PNC Institutional Asset Management $42,925.86 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda, including payment to VMT Law $1,554.90 (unanimous)
• Approved reimbursement of pension contributions to Pedro Sandoval $1,560.47 (unanimous)
• Approved reimbursement of pension contributions to Preston Haener $142.28 (unanimous)
• Adopted 402 Notice resolution (unanimous)
• Accepted PNC Institutional Investment Update (unanimous)

The Allen Park Employees Retirement System (APERS) Board of Trustees

The Allen Park Employees’ Retirement System Board will approve its consent agenda, which includes payments for pension administration, investment advisory fees, and legal services. They will also accept an investment update from PNC Institutional Asset Management. Additional items include a reimbursement to a former employee and updates on system deletions and legal matters.

• Approve $750 payment to Bill Mehall for pension administrator services (Feb 27–May 7, 2026)
• Approve $42,925.86 payment to PNC Institutional Asset Management for investment advisory fees (Jan 1–Mar 31, 2026)
• Approve $1,554.90 payment to VMT Law for legal services (Jan 1–Mar 31, 2026)
• Approve $1,560.47 reimbursement to Pedro Sandoval for pension contributions
• Accept investment update from PNC Institutional Asset Management

Allen Park, Michigan - City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed General Fund Budget of $33,450,985 for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The meeting includes appointments to city boards and resolutions for park improvements and infrastructure repairs.

• Public hearing for proposed FY26/27 General Fund Budget of $33,450,985
• Resolution for $830,500 for a fitness station at Champaign Park and improvements to Brand Park
• Resolution to allocate $232,845 to Serv-Ice for cooling tower repairs
• Resolution to authorize $20,000 in CDBG funds for public services
• Parade permit for Cabrini 5K on June 06, 2026, and car show at Angelica Lutheran Church on May 30, 2026

Festivities Commission

The Festivities Commission unanimously approved the agenda and prior minutes. It selected AC Built Construction LLC for flower‑bed maintenance with a $5,300 contract, pending an updated invoice for reduced watering. The board also approved $2,100 plus 12% of beer sales as compensation for Knights of Columbus volunteers. Decisions on the Kids Zone and yard‑sign designs were deferred pending further information.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved AC Built Construction LLC flower‑bed contract $5,300, contingent on invoice update (unanimous)
• Approved $2,100 plus 12% of beer sales compensation for Knights of Columbus volunteers (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)