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Priority Waste Addresses Service Delays, Promises Resolution by End of July
Priority Waste presented to the city council regarding ongoing service issues, attributing them to financial mismanagement and equipment problems under the previous CEO. The company has secured new financial backing, acquired 198 rental trucks, and is in the process of receiving 91 new fleet vehicles. They expect service issues to be resolved by the end of July. Residents have experienced significant delays in trash and recycling pickups. Council members expressed concerns about the prolonged issues and the transparency of the company's financial situation. The city council has options within the contract to pursue penalties, but many members are extending patience until the end of July as Priority Waste works to improve services.
City Council Approves Budget Amendment and Water/Sewer Rate Increases
The city council approved a budget amendment (2027-1), finalizing changes for the current year and setting the direction for out-years. The council also approved proposed water and sewer rate resolutions for 2026-2027, which include a 9% increase for water and a 9.5% increase for sewer. These increases are necessary to pass along rising costs from suppliers like Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) and to fund necessary capital projects for maintaining city infrastructure. An average user is expected to see a 6.4% overall increase in their bill. The vote on the water and sewer rates passed 6-1, with one council member voting no.
Novi Approves Purchase of Samsara Automatic Vehicle Location System for Fleet Management
The city council approved the purchase of an automatic vehicle location system from Samsara Inc. via the Sourcewell cooperative purchasing contract. The three-year term will cost $134,439. This system will provide more reliable real-time information on fleet location and includes a video component for large snow plows, similar to what is currently used in public safety vehicles. The data from the current system is not being retained as it is not seen as valuable for future use. The motion to approve passed unanimously.
City Council Postpones Vote on Revised Landscape Ordinance Amidst Extensive Discussion
The city council discussed a proposed text amendment to comprehensively revise the landscape ordinance and design manual. Key points of discussion included concerns about reducing tree requirements in multi-family units, the potential benefits of green roofs and rain gardens, and the need for clearer requirements regarding maintenance and water collection. Council members also questioned the impact of the revisions on tree counts, parking lot heat islands, and the feasibility of alternative landscaping methods. The proposed revisions aim to modernize landscape requirements, address inconsistencies, support evolving development patterns, and advance community goals related to aesthetics and sustainability. Due to the significant feedback and potential for substantial changes, the council decided to postpone the first reading to allow staff to revise the proposal based on the discussions.
Westridge Downs Residents Petition to Preserve Mature Trees During Sidewalk Repairs
Residents from the Westridge Downs subdivision expressed concerns about a planned sidewalk repair and tree removal project. They are requesting an administrative pause, community consultation, and exploration of alternative solutions to preserve mature trees while ensuring sidewalk safety. Alternative engineering solutions such as sidewalk shaving, root pruning, or flexible paving materials were proposed. Residents highlighted the environmental and economic benefits of the mature trees, including shade, air purification, stormwater management, and energy savings, arguing that their removal would create a heat corridor and strain city infrastructure. They emphasized the long-term costs of tree removal and replacement versus the cost of alternative repair methods.
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