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Published: Jul 15, 2026
Warren City Council Approves Reconsideration of FLOC Safety Contract; Contract Extension Ultimately Defeated
The Warren City Council discussed and ultimately voted to approve the reconsideration of a previous vote on the contract for FLOC Safety, a license plate reader technology. The motion to allow reconsideration passed with six 'yes' votes and one 'no' vote (Councilwoman McGee). Following this, the council proceeded to vote on the contract itself. The motion to approve the extension of the FLOC Safety contract for a second two-year period, totaling $132,000, was ultimately defeated with three 'yes' votes (Moore, Lafferty, Boyke, Dwyer) and three 'no' votes (McGee, Noonan, Roggensack). This indicates a shift in council sentiment after public input and further discussion.
Warren City Council Tables Veto Override on Capital Relations Contract Extension Amidst Procedural Debate
The Warren City Council held a discussion and ultimately voted to table a motion to override the mayor's veto of a one-year contract extension with Capital Relations for lobbying services, valued at $74,400. The veto was based on the administration's failure to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) as previously directed by the council. Council members expressed frustration with the administration's inaction and debated the process for issuing RFPs. The council decided to table the item to research the legality of a prior notification of contract renewal potentially nullifying the veto and to further investigate the reasons for the lack of an RFP. A month-to-month contract continuance was also discussed as a possibility.
Warren City Council Approves Temporary Moratorium on New Data Center Facilities
The Warren City Council discussed and approved a resolution establishing a temporary moratorium on the acceptance, processing, approval, and development of new data center facilities and similar technology-related industrial uses within the city. This moratorium is necessary because the city's current zoning ordinance lacks specific regulations for data centers, which consume significant amounts of electricity and can strain the electrical grid. The moratorium will allow the city time to evaluate and adopt appropriate zoning amendments to address potential impacts on land use, utilities, infrastructure, noise, energy consumption, and environmental considerations. The moratorium is expected to last no longer than one year, with a potential six-month status report to the council.
Warren City Council Appoints New Members to Zoning Board of Appeals
The Warren City Council approved a resolution to appoint Michael Assessor to a full board position on the Zoning Board of Appeals, with a term expiration of September 2029. Additionally, Kayla Provaznik and Sean Bell were appointed to alternate positions on the Zoning Board of Appeals, also with terms expiring in September 2029. The motion was moved and supported, with no further discussion.
Warren City Council Addresses Homeless Shelter Closure, Discusses Legal Hurdles and Cooperative Solutions
The Warren City Council discussed the closure of the 'Friend of the Father' homeless shelter. Legal counsel, Mr. Schroeder, explained that city general fund dollars cannot be directly given to nonprofits, and the shelter's application for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds was disqualified due to lateness or incompleteness. Council members expressed frustration with the mayor's office for allegedly using the issue politically and highlighted council's past actions in supporting emergency warming shelters. They emphasized the need for a countywide cooperative effort to address homelessness and discussed the possibility of contracting with shelters, which would require a bidding process and adherence to specific requirements. Councilwoman McGee thanked specific council members for their support and noted that most shelter residents were from Warren. The council agreed to take the lead on finding a solution, with the mayor potentially having veto power.
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