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Jun 22, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 15, 2026

Council approves housing, elections, and solar

The Ann Arbor City Council approved a package of consent items and resolutions including a $914,865.84 purchase of solar photovoltaic modules, ordering two charter amendments for the November ballot, direction to develop a comprehensive anti-displacement plan, and adoption of a revised solid waste ordinance. Council also approved an annexation at 3400 Dexter Road, vacated John Street subject to utility and transfer agreements with the University of Michigan, and authorized several contracts and budget adjustments including purchase and service agreements related to water recovery, janitorial services, and recycling.

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Briefing

Jun 1, 2026

City Council meeting summary

Council adopted amendments to the city development code on solid waste and stormwater, approved a first-reading update to the solid waste management code, approved multiple utility chemical purchases and infrastructure contracts, expanded a decarbonization grant track, and approved temporary precinct relocations for the August 4 primary.

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Briefing

May 18, 2026

Council adopts FY2027 budget and fees

Ann Arbor City Council approved the FY2027 budget and related property tax millage rates, enacted changes to the Sustainable Energy Utility rate schedule (ORD-26-13), approved multiple departmental fee adjustments and new cemetery fees, authorized grants and easements including a $4.3M subgrant package, and approved a limited-time electric vehicle rebate initiative and continued city interventions in DTE rate cases.

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Briefing

May 4, 2026

Ann Arbor City Council Meeting Minutes — May 4, 2026

Council met May 4, 2026 in Larcom City Hall. Members approved consent agenda items, multiple utility rate ordinances, first-reading amendments for development and sustainability code sections, and resolutions to put several millages (street/bridge/sidewalk and new sidewalk construction) on the 2027 ballot with associated use-of-funds intent resolutions. Council also approved a downtown periodic cleanup resolution and established a $35,000,000 Affordable Housing CI Bonds Fund.

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Briefing

Apr 27, 2026

Work session: SEMCOG grant presented; utility, housing, SEU and downtown updates received and filed

At the April 27, 2026 Ann Arbor City Council work session (Larcom City Hall, 7:00 PM), council heard five presentations: a SEMCOG grant award, Water & Sanitary Utility study findings, a Housing Commission HUD funding update, Sustainable Energy Utility (SEU) rate-setting information, and a Downtown Service Team proposal. All presentations were received and filed. No public commentary was offered. The SEU rates were noted as scheduled for ordinance approval in May alongside the City budget.

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Briefing

Apr 20, 2026

Ann Arbor City Council (Apr 20, 2026) — Action minutes: ordinances, contracts, and resolutions approved

The City Council met April 20, 2026 (Larcom City Hall). Members adopted a Downtown Development Authority ordinance (ORD-26-05), approved multiple construction and procurement contracts and amendments (see enacted resolutions), advanced FY27 rate ordinance changes on first reading (water, stormwater, sewer), approved several council resolutions including support for the Mayor’s local state of emergency declaration and sale of air rights to the Ann Arbor District Library, heard the City Administrator’s FY27 budget presentation, and authorized a closed session for matters including labor negotiations, real property and litigation.

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Briefing

Apr 6, 2026

Ann Arbor City Council approves South Main sidewalk contract, affordable housing PILOT, and 2080 S. State annexation; holds closed session

At the April 6, 2026 meeting in Larcom City Hall, Council (11 present) approved a multi-item consent agenda including a $3.48M South Main Street sidewalk construction contract, a PILOT for an affordable housing project, an amendment to a utilities services contract, and participation in an opioid settlement; held and approved a public hearing and annexation for 2080 S. State Street; advanced a rezoning on first reading; received an ICPOC update; heard public commentary on pedestrian safety, environmental events, development and neighborhood impacts; and entered a closed session on attorney/client privileged communication.

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Briefing

Mar 23, 2026

Council work session reviews FY27 budget planning and 2026 construction preview; presentation received and filed

Mayor Christopher Taylor convened a City Council work session on March 23, 2026 to review FY27 budget planning and a 2026 construction season preview. CFO Marti Praschan outlined revenue and expenditure assumptions; staff from multiple departments (including Sustainable Energy Utility, Fire, Police, Economic Development, Public Services, City Clerk, and Community Services) presented requested budget impacts. Public commenters from the Student Advocacy Center urged continued funding. The presentation was received and filed and the meeting adjourned at 9:09 p.m.

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Briefing

Mar 16, 2026

Ann Arbor City Council adopts 2050 Comprehensive Land Use Plan; approves affordable housing bonds, energy purchases, and multiple consent items

At the March 16, 2026 meeting in Larcom City Hall, Ann Arbor City Council (11 present) adopted the City’s Comprehensive Land Use Plan – 2050, approved a series of consent items and development agreements, authorized up to $35M in bonds for an affordable housing project, and approved energy purchases for the Sustainable Energy Utility. Public comment included extensive testimony for and against the Comprehensive Plan.

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Briefing

Mar 2, 2026

Ann Arbor City Council meeting minutes — March 2, 2026: multiple contracts approved, rezoning adopted, easements accepted, public commentary received

Mayor Christopher Taylor called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Council (9 present, 2 absent) approved the consent agenda including major construction and professional services contracts, adopted a rezoning ordinance for The Dean (558 S Fifth Ave), accepted multiple easements at 2805 Burton Road, approved the Ann Street improvements contract, and appropriated funds for signage related to federal civil immigration enforcement activities. Public commentary addressed the Ann Street contract/contracting process, ambulance services RFP, Holocaust education, a proposed ICE facility, and opposition to military aid to Israel. Meeting adjourned at 8:29 PM.

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Briefing

Feb 19, 2026

Ann Arbor City Council approves consent agenda, adopts community participation and rezoning ordinances, and refers bike‑parking amendments back to Planning Commission

Council met Feb. 19, 2026. Major actions: large consent agenda approved (contracts, grant appropriations, staffing addition to A2SEU, election preparations); Ordinance to amend Community Participation Requirements (ORD‑26‑02) adopted on second reading; rezoning of 715–717 E. Huron from PUD to R4C (ORD‑26‑03) adopted; Bicycle and Vehicle Parking amendments (ORD‑26‑01) were referred back to the City Planning Commission for further analysis with a July 6, 2026 return date; resolution approving a participation agreement with Scio Township and Washtenaw County for the Davenport property and appropriation of $231,000 approved; settlements and insurance renewals approved; appointment to the Board of Review confirmed. City Administrator submitted several informational reports (including UAS use report and 2025 Prevailing Wage Annual Report).

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Briefing

Feb 2, 2026

Ann Arbor City Council (Feb 2, 2026) approves Arbor South Brownfield Plan and Development Agreement; adopts housing-code amendment; affirms immigration enforcement policy

Council met Feb. 2, 2026. Major actions: approved the Arbor South Brownfield Plan and related development agreement; adopted an amendment to the Housing Code on second reading; passed a resolution reaffirming the City’s policy on civil immigration enforcement; approved closure of an Ann Street curb cut as a traffic hazard; and approved several consent items including contracts and an easement to DTE.

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Briefing

Jan 20, 2026

Ann Arbor City Council (Jan 20, 2026): Council approves 350 S. Fifth Ave. development and financing actions, housing grant, staffing additions, and amends City Administrator contract

The Ann Arbor City Council met January 20, 2026. Major actions included approvals related to the 350 S. Fifth Avenue development (development agreement, transformational brownfield plan, $1,000,000 housing grant, and authorization to publish notice of intent to issue up to $35M in capital improvement bonds), adoption of multiple consent items (shelter contract, watermain change order, software subscriptions, solar project change order, solid waste container purchase, etc.), adding 2.0 FTEs to the Transportation unit with funding, prohibition of on-street parking on Catherine Street, approval of a retainer for participation in a fire truck pricing antitrust suit (Mayor recused), postponement of the Arbor South Brownfield Plan, and finalizing an amended employment agreement for City Administrator Milton Dohoney Jr. (including a $20,000 annual increase retroactive to May 17, 2025 and a one-time lump sum equal to 3% of current salary). Council also held closed session for personnel/attorney-client matters and approved several ordinances on first reading.

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Briefing

Jan 5, 2026

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

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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Briefing

Dec 15, 2025

Ann Arbor City Council approves consent agenda including major infrastructure and housing actions; hears public comment on DDA, immigration, and local events

On December 15, 2025 the Ann Arbor City Council (10 present, 1 absent) met at Larcom City Hall. Council approved a broad consent agenda that included multiple construction and professional services contracts (manhole raising; High‑Level Trunkline improvements; water treatment gallery work), renewals for employee insurance and health plan administration, A2ZERO tree services funding, voting equipment maintenance, and the addition of 1.0 FTE for the Senior Center. Council also approved a $4,000,000 affordable housing grant to the Ann Arbor Housing Development Corporation and a related PILOT for 350 S. Fifth Ave., adopted a resolution of intent on amended DDA boundaries and TIF plan (2026–2055), advanced an ordinance amending the City’s Solid Waste chapter on first reading, and passed several council resolutions including the 2026 council calendar, committee appointments, and a directive to remove neighborhood watch signs. The AAATA provided an update noting the city’s first dedicated bus lane on State Street. Public commentary covered the DDA expansion, the proposed Arbor South development, immigration/ICE, the African American Festival, sidewalk snow removal, policing concerns, and opposition to military aid to Israel. The meeting adjourned at 8:39 p.m.

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Briefing

Dec 8, 2025

Ann Arbor City Council Planning Session — Dec 8, 2025: presentations on housing, transit, budget, safety, RMS demo, unarmed response, and five sustainability ideas

Planning session called to order at 4:03 p.m.; 10 councilmembers present, 1 absent. Staff delivered presentations on housing, Fourth Ave street & transit, financial snapshot and budget process, poverty exemptions, winter preparation and safety, SEU update, and building & rental services. Later demonstrations and proposals included a police records management system demo, a proposed unarmed response model, and five pilot ideas (sponge park, outdoor warning system, pallet village, returnable container program, local climate action museum). Public comment urged continued commitment to Vision Zero. Meeting adjourned at 9:34 p.m.

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Briefing

Dec 1, 2025

City Council approves tree ordinance amendments, Brownfield plan, and multiple consent items

At the December 1, 2025 Ann Arbor City Council meeting Mayor Taylor convened the body, heard an ICPOC update, received extensive public comment on Vision Zero and the proposed Arbor South development, and approved a package of consent items. Key actions included adoption of amendments to Chapter 40 (Trees and Other Vegetation), approval of a Brownfield Plan for the Townie Homes project, confirmation of a Renters Commission appointment, authorization of a legal settlement, and several contracts and purchases (notable items include a Barton Dam change order and procurement of refuse trucks).

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Briefing

Nov 17, 2025

Ann Arbor City Council — Regular meeting minutes (Nov 17, 2025)

Council met in Larcom City Hall chambers. Council approved the agenda; received administrator reports and a DDA update; confirmed two mayoral appointments; approved the consent agenda including multiple contracts and grant agreements; adopted several zoning and code amendments on second reading; approved an appointment to the Airport Advisory Committee; and removed two Arbor South items from the agenda. Public hearings were held/closed on multiple rezoning and code items and public commentary covered the Arbor South project, pedestrian safety, SNAP/food access, and international issues.

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Briefing

Nov 6, 2025

Ann Arbor City Council (Nov 6, 2025) — consent approvals, several contracts authorized, key hearings continued to Nov 17

Council met Nov. 6, 2025 (7:00 PM); approved a multi-item consent agenda including procurement and service agreements, approved a parking restriction on Brockman Boulevard, postponed purchase/resale of an affordable unit and continued public hearings on tree code amendments and the Arbor South brownfield to Nov. 17, 2025.

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Briefing

Oct 20, 2025

Ann Arbor City Council — Meeting Minutes (October 20, 2025)

Council met at Larcom City Hall. Major actions included approval to distribute the proposed Comprehensive Land Use Plan, multiple zoning ordinances and site plan approvals, several contracts and appointments, and authorization of a workforce development subrecipient grant tied to a DOE district geothermal project. Council entered and reconvened from a closed session.

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Briefing

May 19, 2025

Ann Arbor City Council adopts FY2026 budget with targeted housing, safety, and grant allocations

Council met May 19, 2025 in Larcom City Hall and approved the FY2026 budget and related millage rates (R-25-177) as amended. Key budget amendments allocated marijuana excise tax rebate funds to the Rising Hope for Housing program and eviction prevention, funded quick-build street safety work by reallocating major street maintenance dollars, and set other one-time appropriations. Council also approved a MDOT shared-streets grant for Fourth Avenue, accepted utility easements at 1400 S. Maple Road, approved a 0.9-acre annexation at 1155 Arlington Boulevard, confirmed multiple board/commission appointments, adopted FY2026 fee adjustments for several departments, and approved several resolutions directing funding for substance use disorder treatment, food access, and shelter diversion.

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Briefing

Mar 3, 2025

Ann Arbor City Council (Mar 3, 2025): council approves utility construction contract and ballot measures for library sale and charter repeal; municipalization study and DTE acquisition motions defeated

The Ann Arbor City Council met March 3, 2025 at Larcom City Hall with ten members present (one absent). Council approved multiple consent items including a revised construction contract for 2025 miscellaneous utility projects and several professional services amendments; adopted a rezoning ordinance for Dexter‑Seybold Park and advanced a nonconforming‑structure ordinance on first reading. Council defeated proposals to fund a NewGen electric grid asset valuation/municipalization study and to authorize preliminary work toward acquiring DTE Electric assets. Council ordered elections on charter amendments to (1) authorize sale of 319 S. Fifth Avenue to the Ann Arbor District Library and (2) repeal Section 1.4 of the City Charter. Staff reports and 2024 annual reports from the Fire and Police departments were received and filed. Public commentary focused on municipalization, the proposed library sale, and neighborhood roadway safety.

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