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City Council approves infrastructure contracts, sets budget hearing, and proclaims Workers Memorial Day

MidlandApr 27, 20263 min read

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At its April 27, 2026 regular meeting, Midland City Council adopted a Workers Memorial Day proclamation; held a preliminary public hearing on the proposed 2026–27 citywide budget; approved the Saginaw‑Midland Municipal Water Supply Corporation FY2026–27 capital budget; referred a Maple Street vacation request for departmental review; tabled action on the potential sale of 905 E. Park Drive until full Council can be present; awarded contracts for the 2026 Surface Treatment Program and Barstow Airport JET‑A fuel island reconstruction; and set a public hearing on the 2026 Downtown Economic Revitalization special assessment roll. A closed session on attorney‑client privileged contract negotiations was held and the meeting returned to open session.

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LLC Industrial Development Case Systems Development

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Approved minutes of April 13, 2026 and April 20, 2026 (Motion ADOPTED).
Authorized the Mayor to issue a proclamation designating April 28, 2026 as Workers Memorial Day (Motion ADOPTED).
Established the Case Systems Development, LLC Industrial Development District No. 1 under Public Act 198 of 1974 (Motion ADOPTED).
Opened and closed the preliminary public hearing on the proposed 2026–27 citywide budget; public comment included a speaker supporting an increased millage to maintain services.
Approved the Saginaw‑Midland Municipal Water Supply Corporation 2026–2027 capital improvement and emergency repair fund budget in the amount of $1,150,000 (Motion ADOPTED).
Referred the request to vacate Maple Street between Cleveland Avenue and Bayliss Street to the Planning Commission, City Engineer, and other city departments for review and recommendation (Motion ADOPTED).
Tabled action on rescinding the March 23, 2026 resolution authorizing solicitation of bids for the possible sale of 905 E. Park Drive until all Council members are present (Motion ADOPTED).
Accepted the adjusted sealed proposal from Fahrner Asphalt Sealers, LLC for the 2026 Surface Treatment Program; contract amount $600,000 and authorized execution (Motion ADOPTED).
Accepted the low bid from R.W. Mercer Company for ITB4643 Barstow Airport JET‑A Fuel Island Replacement; authorize contract execution subject to City Attorney review, issue purchase order up to $468,991, and authorize change orders up to $40,000 (Motion ADOPTED).
Adopted the special assessment roll report for the 2026 Downtown Economic Revitalization Public Improvement Special Assessment District and directed publication and notice for the public hearing (Motion ADOPTED).
Held a closed session under attorney‑client privilege regarding contract negotiations at 9:32 p.m.; returned to open session at 10:02 p.m. (Motion ADOPTED).

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City Council Meeting on April 27, 2026

Apr 27, 2026, 12:00 AMcompleted

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