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Council approves budget and flood‑mitigation allocations, introduces utility rate changes, and orders liquor‑license revocation

MidlandApr 13, 20264 min read

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At its April 13, 2026 regular meeting, Midland City Council approved minutes, proclaimed Arbor Day (April 24, 2026), adopted a budget amendment and purchase order change for audit services, established the 2026 Downtown Economic Revitalization Public Improvement Special Assessment District and directed preparation of a special assessment roll, recommended revocation of Pi’s Brothers, Inc. liquor license, introduced sewer and water ordinance amendments for first reading (second reading set for April 27, 2026), placed the proposed 2026–27 citywide budget on file for public review, and committed state flood mitigation funds to specified stormwater, culvert, pump station, and bridge projects. The Council also adopted a resolution opposing specified State of Michigan zoning preemption/housing bills. Several public hearings were held with no public comment.

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Approved minutes of the March 23, 2026 regular meeting. (Motion ADOPTED)
Proclaimed Friday, April 24, 2026 as Arbor Day in the City of Midland. (Motion ADOPTED)
Increased the 2025‑26 General Fund budget for audit services by $20,200 and approved a purchase order change order increase of $42,650 for those services. (Motion ADOPTED)
Opened and closed the public hearing and directed staff to prepare a special assessment roll for the "2026 Downtown Economic Revitalization Public Improvement Special Assessment District" and assess properties in proportion to estimated benefits. (Motion ADOPTED)
After a show‑cause hearing, recommended revocation of the Class C & Specialty Designated Merchant liquor license of Pi’s Brothers, Inc. d/b/a Pi’s Chinese Restaurant and directed the City Attorney to notify the licensee and the Michigan Liquor Control Commission. (Motion ADOPTED)
Introduced and gave first reading to ordinances amending sewer and water rates/charges (Article III and Article II of Chapter 28); second reading and proposed adoption scheduled for April 27, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. (Motions ADOPTED—first reading).
Placed the proposed 2026–27 citywide budget on file for public examination at the City Clerk’s office and directed publication of a comparative summary of the 2025–26 adopted budget and the 2026–27 proposed budget. (Motion ADOPTED)
Committed $10 million of MEDC‑administered state funds to remaining storm sewer upsizing, culvert replacement projects and pump station improvements (Emerson, Wyman, and Valley Drive). (Motion ADOPTED)
Committed $10 million of state funds administered through the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity to the Saginaw Road Bridge Reconstruction Project and culvert replacement at Sugnet Road and Snake Creek, and authorized the City Manager to execute necessary agreements subject to City Attorney review. (Motion ADOPTED)
Adopted a resolution opposing State House Bills 5529–5532 and 5581–5585 as written, citing support for local decision‑making and local planning authority. (Motion ADOPTED)

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City Council Meeting on April 13, 2026

Apr 13, 2026, 12:00 AMcompleted

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