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Wild named Municipal League vice president

Westland Mayor William R. release from the MML.
Wild has been named as vice ” Under Wild's leadership, the
president of the Michigan It's an honor to be selected as vice president City of Westland has adopted ini-
Municipal League (MML). and I look forward to working with tiatives like “Westland Mission:
Wild was named vice presi- Green!” which promotes environ-
dent by the 18-member board last board President Moore mental best practices, the
Friday during the Michigan to best serve the members. “Compassionate City Program,” a
Municipal League Board of goal to incorporate a friendly and
Trustees meeting in Lansing. He humane lens into community
will help lead the organization according to the website. The to the league board in 2017. “It's planning and activities, and the
with Board President Brenda F. league advocates on behalf of an honor to be selected as vice “Passport to a Healthy City” pro-
Moore, Saginaw mayor pro tem. member communities in president and I look forward to gram, designed to help Westland
As vice president, Wild is in line Lansing, Washington, D.C., and working with board President residents to live healthy and ful-
to become league president in the courts; provides educational Moore to best serve the mem- filling lives.
2020-21. opportunities for elected and bers.” Wild began his service career
The MML is dedicated to mak- appointed municipal officials; Wild has served as mayor of in 1999 as a member of the
ing Michigan communities better and assists municipal leaders in the City of Westland since 2007. Westland Planning Commission
by thoughtfully innovating pro- administering services to their He is dedicated to forward-think- and in 2001 he began a six-year
grams, energetically connecting communities through league pro- ing policy innovation, he has put tenure as member of the
ideas and people, actively serv- grams and services, an official Westland, a town of 85,000 resi- Westland City Council. He is a Mayor William R. Wild
ing members with resources and said. dents, on the national map with member of the U.S. Conference
services, and passionately inspir- “I've been active with the recognition as one of “America's of Mayors, SEMCOG Economic profit that leads the way in creat-
ing positive change for league for many years and it's an top 50 places to live, work and Development Task Force, and ing subnational relationships
Michigan's greatest centers of outstanding organization,” com- play” by Wall Street 24/7 maga- serves as an advisor to the Thai between the United States and
potential: its communities, mented Wild, who was appointed zine, according to an official Initiative, a Seattle-based non- China.
Wayne to be site of state meeting on needs of aging

The Senior Alliance in Wayne will be blueprint that outlines the coordination tions.” adults in our state.”
the site of one of the Michigan and advocacy activities undertaken to Dona Wishart, chair of the The Senior Alliance, Inc. public meet-
Commission on Services to the Aging meet the needs of older adults, including Commission on Services to the Aging, ing is set for 9:30 until 11 a.m. March 4.
and the Aging & Adult Services Agency integrating health and social services said public input is vital. “Whether you The Senior Alliance offices are located
public conversations to discuss the delivery systems. are an older adult, a caregiver, or some- at 5454 Venoy Road in Wayne. The meet-
needs of older adult residents. “Michigan is one of the most rapidly one working with older adults in a volun- ings are open to anyone with interest or
Every three years the Aging & Adult aging states in the country,” said Dr. teer or professional capacity, we urge insight into the needs of older adults.
Services Agency, which is part of the Alexis Travis, senior deputy director of you to participate in these community Space is limited and organizers require
Michigan Department of Health and Aging & Adult Services Agency. “By 2025, conversations. Your feedback is impera- RSVPs for planning purposes. RSVP to
Human Services, develops a state plan the number of Michiganders age 65 and tive to ensuring the new state plan Kelly Cooper at 517-284-0182 or coop-
and seeks input regarding the needs and over will outnumber those under the age addresses the critical needs of older erk6@michigan.gov.
gaps in programs and services. The feed- of 18. As people are living longer, we
back is used to ensure priorities are on must be strategic, collaborative and
track with its support of the health and innovative in our work. That means we CITY OF ROMULUS
CITY COUNCIL
well-being of the older adult population need the opportunity to hear from the PUBLIC HEARING
in Michigan, officials said.The goal is to public about the realities of aging in
complete the new state plan by July 1. Michigan and hope to have great partici- Please be advised that the City of Romulus City Council has scheduled a Public Hearing to be held
The State Plan on Aging serves as a pation in these community conversa- Monday, February 24, 2020 at 7:15 p.m., Prevailing Eastern Time in the Romulus City Hall Council
Chambers, 11111 Wayne Road, Romulus, Michigan 48174-1485. The purpose of the meeting is to
hear comments on the proposed special assessment roll for the removal, replacement, and ongoing
CITY OF ROMULUS INVITATION TO BID annual charges for pedestrian/street lighting on the WEST side of Wickham from Merriman south to
ITB 19/20-26 CEMETERY AND CITY ALLEY GRASS CUTTING Wick.
The City of Romulus, Michigan is seeking bids from
qualified companies for the above item/items and/or services. The estimated special assessments for construction and annual operating costs are on file in the
Assessor's Office.
(1) Qualified individuals and firms wishing to submit a bid must use the forms provided by the City.
Official bid forms and specifications may be obtained from the MITN Purchasing Group page of In accordance with the Romulus Code of Ordinances (31-3) states that “the notice of hearing shall
BidNet Direct (http://www.mitn.info/). Bids may be rejected unless made on the forms includ- include a statement that appearance and protest at the hearing is required in order to appeal the
ed with the bidding documents. Copies of documents obtained from any other source are not con- amount of any special assessment, and shall describe the manner of making any protest”.
sidered official copies.
(2) Clarifications, modifications, or amendments may be made to this solicitation at the discretion of In accordance with Public Act 64 of 1989, please be advised that this statement serves as notice that
the City. Any and all addenda issued by the City will be posted on the MITN Purchasing Group appearance and protest at the February 24, 2020 public hearing is required in order to appeal the spe-
page of BidNet Direct. All interested parties are instructed to view the MITN website regularly cial assessment to the Michigan Tax Tribunal.
for any issued addenda. It is the responsibility of the bidder to obtain all issued addenda and
acknowledge receipt of said addenda by including a printed copy of each addendum as part of You must either appear in person at the public hearing or notify the City Clerk's Office by mail no
the required documents for this solicitation and to list the addendum and sign and date the later than 12:00 noon, Monday, February 24, 2020 in order to reserve you right to protest the special
"Acknowledgment of Receipt Addenda Form: supplied in the bid documents. assessment.
(3) A total of three copies (one marked "Original" and two marked "Copy") of the bid must be sub-
mitted together in one sealed package/envelope and returned to the City Clerk's Office no later All interested citizens are encouraged to attend and will be given an opportunity to comment on said
than 2:30 P.M., Tuesday, 2/25/2020. Bids should be addressed using the bid package label pro- request.
vided in the ITB documents.
(4) At approximately 2:45 p.m., local time all timely received bids will be publicly opened and read. Ellen Craig-Bragg, CMC, Clerk
(5) The successful Bidder will be required to submit proof of all bonds and insurance required by the City of Romulus, Michigan
ITB documents and copies of all required endorsements.
(6) The City reserves the right to postpone the opening without notification and also reserves the PUBLISH: February 6, 2020
right to reject all bids and to waive any minor informality or irregularity in bids received and to
award the bid in whole or in part. Ultimately, a contract may be awarded to the lowest most THIS IS AN OPEN MEETING! RM0471 - 020620 2.5 x 5.703
responsive and responsible company, as determined in the sole discretion of the City of Romulus
or otherwise in a manner deemed by the City to be in its own best interest.
(7) For additional information contact Gary Harris, City of Romulus, Purchasing Director by calling
(734) 955-4568 or by emailing Purchasing@romulusgov.com. INVITATION TO BID
(8) The City of Romulus strictly prohibits the reproduction or publishing of any published document CITY OF ROMULUS
or solicitation without the express written consent of the City of Romulus. Unauthorized post- ITB 19/20-16 - PROJECT #0155-18-0090
ing of any notice of these documents or reference to said documents or solicitations is strictly MERRIMAN PLACE WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT
prohibited.
The City of Romulus is requesting sealed bids for the MERRIMAN PLACE WATER MAIN
Publish: 2/6/2020 RM0475 - 020620 2.5 x 5.334 REPLACEMENT. The work includes 650 feet of 8-inch water main installation along a dead end
street.
CITY OF ROMULUS INVITATION TO BID No pre-bid meeting is required for this meeting.
ITB 19/20-24 ROMULUS ATHLETIC CENTER 2020 LANDSCAPING SERVICES
The City of Romulus, Tax Increment Finance Authority, a Michigan Tax Increment Finance Sealed bids will be received at the office of the City of Romulus Clerk until 2:00 PM local time, on
Authority on behalf of the Romulus Athletic Center's management firm, Rink Management is seek- February 18, 2020. All bids should be clearly addressed:
ing bids from qualified and experienced companies for outdoor landscaping maintenance services ITB 19/20-16 - PROJECT #0155-18-0090
for the 2020 season for the Romulus Athletic Center. MERRIMAN PLACE WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT
(1) Qualified individuals and firms wishing to submit a bid must use the forms provided by the City of Romulus Clerk's Office
City. Official bid forms and specifications may be obtained from the MITN Purchasing Group 11111 Wayne Road
page of BidNet Direct (http://www.mitn.info/). Bids may be rejected unless made on the forms Romulus, MI 48174
included with the bidding documents. Copies of documents obtained from any other source are
not considered official copies. Contract documents shall be on file after 1:00 PM, February 4, 2020, at the City of Romulus Clerk's
(2) Clarifications, modifications, or amendments may be made to this solicitation at the discretion Office or may also be examined from the office of the City's Engineer, OHM Advisors, 34000
of the City. Any and all addenda issued by the City will be posted on the MITN Purchasing Plymouth Road, Livonia, MI 48150 (phone 734-522-6711).
Group page of BidNet Direct. All interested parties are instructed to view the MITN website
regularly for any issued addenda. It is the responsibility of the bidder to obtain all issued adden- Companies can also view or download copies of the plans and bid documents from the MITN
da and acknowledge receipt of said addenda by including a printed copy of each addendum as Purchasing Group page of BidNet Direct (https://www.bidnetdirect.com/mitn).
part of the required documents for this solicitation and to list the addendum and sign and date
the "Acknowledgment of Receipt Addenda Form: supplied in the bid documents. Bid security in the form of a Certified or Cashier's Check or bid bond for a sum no less than five per-
(3) A total of three copies (one marked "Original" and two marked "Copy") of the bid must be sub- cent (5%) of the amount of the Bid will be required with each Bid.
mitted together in one sealed package/envelope and returned to the City Clerk's Office no later
than 2:30 P.M., Tuesday, 2/25/2020. Bids should be addressed using the bid package label pro- The City of Romulus reserves the right to accept or reject any bid or waive irregularities in Bids. No
vided in the ITB documents. Bid may be withdrawn for a period of one hundred twenty (120) calendar days after the scheduled
(4) At approximately 2:45 p.m., local time all timely received bids will be publicly opened and closing time for receipt of the Bids. A contract may ultimately be awarded to the lowest most respon-
read. sive and responsible company, as determined in the sole discretion of the City of Romulus or other-
(5) The successful Bidder will be required to submit proof of all bonds and insurance required by wise in a manner deemed by the City to be in its own best interest.
the ITB documents and copies of all required endorsements.
(6) The City reserves the right to postpone the opening without notification and also reserves the Neither the submission of nor acceptance of any bid shall constitute a contract between any bidder
right to reject all bids and to waive any minor informality or irregularity in bids received and and the City of Romulus. No such contract shall exist without first being approved by a formal
to award the bid in whole or in part. A contract may ultimately be awarded to the lowest respon- action of the members of the Romulus City Council and only after all required bonds and proof of
sive and responsible responder, as determined in the discretion of Rink Management and the insurances and copies of endorsements have been received by the City and the agreement is signed
Board of the Romulus TIFA District or otherwise in a manner deemed to be in the best inter- by authorized representatives of the City of Romulus and the successful Bidder.
ests of the interested parties.
(7) For additional information contact Gary Harris, City of Romulus, Purchasing Director by call- All questions regarding the project or the ITB documents should be directed only to Rich Hobgood
ing (734) 955-4568 or by emailing Purchasing@romulusgov.com. of OHM at 734-466-4492 or via email at rich.hobgood@ohm-advisors.com.
(8) The City of Romulus strictly prohibits the reproduction or publishing of any published docu-
ment or solicitation without the express written consent of the City of Romulus. Unauthorized The City of Romulus strictly prohibits the reproduction or publishing of any published document or
posting of any notice of these documents or reference to said documents or solicitations is solicitation without the express written consent of the City of Romulus. Unauthorized posting of any
strictly prohibited. notice of these documents or reference to said documents or solicitations is strictly prohibited.
Publish: 2/6/2020 RM0470 - 020620 2.5 x 5.729 Publish: 02/06/2020 RM0474 - 020620 2.5 x 7.035