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Ann Arbor

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Jun 22, 2026

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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

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 26, 2026

LDFA approves amended FY2027 budget; renews non‑profit D&O policy; receives Q2 SPARK and financial reports

The Local Development Finance Authority met on March 26, 2026. The board approved the agenda and October 23, 2025 minutes (forwarded to City Council), received and filed the LDFA FY26 2nd Quarter Treasurer and administrative reports and the SPARK Q2 report, approved the FY2027 budget as amended (adding $30,000 to the professional services line-item, bringing the total budget to $6,744,394 with a $0 projected fund balance), approved renewal of the LDFA Non‑Profit D&O policy, and noted a Ypsilanti board vacancy application pending Ypsilanti Council action.

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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

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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