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Ann Arbor City Council (Jan 5, 2026) — consent approvals, Solid Waste ordinance adopted

Ann ArborJan 5, 20263 min read

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Council met Jan. 5, 2026 (called to order 7:01 p.m., adjourned 8:03 p.m.; 11 members present). The meeting approved the full consent agenda (including contracts, easements, and a development agreement for 2857 Packard), adopted an amendment to Chapter 26 (Solid Waste Management) on second reading, and received City Administrator reports and communications.

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Approved General Services Agreement with Miller‑Boldt, Inc. for the Large Water Meter Replacement Project ($104,040).
Approved Amendment 2 to the Miller‑Boldt Inc. professional services agreement for on‑call HVAC services for FY2026 (Amendment $100,000; total contract $750,000).
Approved Updated Schedule 26 to the Interagency Agreement for Collaborative Technology and Services for Data Center Services with Washtenaw County ($190,569.90 over 3 years).
Approved a three‑year merchant processing agreement with First American Payment Systems, L.P. d/b/a Deluxe Corporation ($276,000).
Accepted a sanitary sewer easement and multiple water main easements (including at 2260 Platt Road, Hideaway Lane Condominium, and 2000 Traver Road).
Appropriated funds and amended the Public Services Area Transportation Unit O&M budget to support removal of Neighborhood Watch sign removals ($18,000).
Approved the Resolution to Approve the 2857 Packard — The Enclave of Ann Arbor Development Agreement (CA‑9).
Adopted on second reading an Ordinance to Amend Chapter 26 (Solid Waste Management) of Title II of the City Code (ORD‑25‑35); public hearing held and closed.
Received and filed City Administrator reports including Agenda Response Memo, City Administrator’s Report, and memorandum responding to Resolution R‑18‑291 (FY26 Q1 DEI Report).
Referred mayoral nominations/reappointments (including a Board of Review reappointment) for later Council consideration.

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