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AFSCME Contract Negotiations

Union contract settlements directly affect the city's personnel costs, one of its largest budget items.

Proposal E — public power ballot initiative

Ongoing litigation carries legal costs for the city, though no figure was stated.

Tenants' Right to Organize ordinance

Enforcement costs for the city are uncertain; the administration has flagged investigation burdens.

Dean II Rezoning and Area Plan

Critics say using a PUD instead could have yielded 36 affordable units or about $3.5 million for the affordable housing fund.

City Administrator Evaluation and Compensation

$28,400 in combined new compensation ($20,000 retroactive salary increase plus $8,400 one-time payment).

Ashley Mews Short-Term Rental Zoning

Could affect hosts' investments and the supply of long-term rental housing; fiscal impact undetermined pending staff review.

Greenbelt farmland preservation

Greenbelt dollars that would have gone to this easement stay in the program's budget instead.

Sustainable Energy Utility expansion

$2 million total in purchase orders ($1.5 million batteries, $500,000 solar).

public power ballot proposal

Local taxpayers could be on the hook for a massive $1 billion price tag if this public power utility gets built.

Ann Arbor for Public Power ballot question

Your monthly electric bill and local tax dollars are directly on the line depending on who ends up running the power grid.

Golden Paintbrush Awards

The commission is considering creating physical awards from copies of artistic manhole covers, using clay and a kiln at no stated cost yet.

Kline's Lot Proceeds and Strategic Property Acquisition Fund

$9.7 million in one-time proceeds allocated across reserves, housing, shelter, police records, street lighting and land acquisition.

city attorney salary

Your property taxes are directly covering this repeated $30,000 bump for the city's top legal officer.

Rent Transparency and Mandatory Fee Ban Ordinance

Could shift advertised base rents upward as mandatory fees are folded into rent, with no direct city cost noted.

renewable energy

It could save residents money on their energy bills over time while keeping clean energy dollars local.

U-M Potential Purchase of Concordia University

187 acres would remain tax-exempt if purchased by U-M.

utility management

While upfront setup costs exist, pooling resources statewide should help keep our local clean energy investments smart and cost-effective in the long run.

municipal utility ballot initiative

Setting up a city utility could cost taxpayers millions upfront, but fighting this lawsuit drains city legal funds right now.

municipal utility

You could see lower power bills eventually, but setting up a whole new city utility is going to cost a fortune upfront.

municipal utility board

No immediate change to your utility bills or city spending, since the current system stays in place.

DC-1 amendment: $257,000 repayment to general fund

Resolution to Approve a General Services Agreement with Utilities Instrumentation Services (UIS) for Electrical Preventive Maintenance at the Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF), RFP No. 26-43 ($319,305.00) and to Appropriate…

Resolution to Approve Amendment No. 1 to the General Services Agreement with Waste Management of Michigan, Inc. (WM) for the Transport and Disposal of Dewatered Centrifuge Cake from the Water Resource Recovery Facility and to Appropriate…

Resolution to Approve a General Services Agreement with Tyndale Enterprises, Inc. for the Public Services Area Managed Clothing (Uniform) Program (RFP 26-35)

Interim Period Resolution Between General Election and New Terms

Resolution to Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Spalding DeDecker Associates, Inc. for General Civil Engineering and Surveying Services (Additional $100,000.00 for a Contract Total of $600,000.00)

Resolution to Temporarily Relocate Precinct 5-45 to Bach Elementary School, 600 W. Jefferson Street, for the General Election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 due to an Ongoing Construction Project at Slauson Middle School

Resolution to Approve the Location and Hours of City Clerk Satellite Offices on the University of Michigan Campus and Extend the Days Authorized for Early Voting for the November 3, 2026 General Election at the UM Museum of Art (UMMA) and…

26-1472 — Establish Absent Voter Counting Boards and Receiving Boards for the November 3, 2026 General Election

Resolution to Approve Amendment no. 1 to the General Services Agreement with Ann Arbor Door Systems, Inc. for Overhead and Roll-up Door Preventative Maintenance, Assessment and Repair ($60,000.00 Increase, Total Contract Not to Exceed…

Resolution to Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with OHM Advisors for General Civil Engineering and Surveying Services (Additional $250,000.00 for a Contract Total of $900,000.00)

General Maintenance Fund Allocation

Resolution to Approve a General Services Agreement with Facility Service Janitorial LLC d/b/a Facilities 360 for Janitorial Services at the Water Treatment Plant, RFP 26-25 ($150,000.00)

Resolution to Approve a General Services Agreement with Yarrington Services Incorporated d/b/a Koala Insulation of Greater Ann Arbor for Weatherization Services Related to Bryant Neighborhood Decarbonization Work ($400,000.00)

Resolution to Approve Amendment Two to the General Services Contract with Farmer & Underwood Trucking, LTD. for Aggregate Materials and Hauling Services for Excavation and Street Sweeping Waste, ($60,159.00 Increase, Total Contract Not to…

Resolution to Approve a General Services Agreement with Legacy Land Conservancy for Conservation Easement Services ($500,000.00)

Resolution to Appropriate Fund and to Amend the Public Services Area Transportation Unit General Fund Operations and Maintenance Budget to Procure and Install Signage Related to Federal Civil Immigration Enforcement Activities ($20,000.00)…

Resolution to Approve a General Services Agreement with Comprenew to Execute Sustainable IT Management and Household Electronics Collection Events ($110,000.00) (8 Votes Required)

Resolution to Appropriate Funds and to Amend the Public Services Area Transportation Unit General Fund Operations and Maintenance Budget to Support the Removal of Neighborhood Watch Sign Removals ($18,000.00) (8 Votes Required)