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Romulus honored for entrepreneurial climate

The City of Romulus has investing resources in our resi- economy, officials said.
again been recognized for its dents-whether they are looking ” The eCities study analyzed
dedication to entrepreneurial to start a business or find a The City of Romulus continues to publicly available data from 277
growth and economic develop- good-paying job in the commu- communities from 54 counties
ment by the annual eCities nity. We look forward to another be a prime location for entrepreneurs in Michigan. Researchers
study, conducted by researchers prosperous year." and developers around the country. focused on the five-year changes
at University of Michigan- In 2021, the City of Romulus in property values, community
Dearborn Center for Innovation welcomed 68 new businesses, assets, and tax rates, which can
Research. This marks the fourth which brought more than 1,633 demonstrate the growth, invest-
consecutive year that Romulus local jobs. Additionally, 22 new million investment and will fea- Romulus is also part of the ments, and cost of doing busi-
has received the highest five- projects were submitted for ture 200 engineers, researchers Detroit Regional Aerotropolis ness within the community. For
star rating. approvals with 5,296 jobs. The and purchasing and finance Development Corporation-a example, over the five-year peri-
"The City of Romulus contin- most notable developments leaders; The Romulus Trade four-community, public-private od of 2016-2020, these communi-
ues to be a prime location for include: Ecorse Commons Center, a 171-acre multi-million- economic development partner- ties increased their capital
entrepreneurs and developers Industrial Park, which brought dollar development that will ship with the Wayne County assets by an average of 2.9 per-
around the country to start and in 1,973 new jobs and is estimat- create more than 1,000 jobs and Airport Authority. Aerotropolis cent per year with investments
grow their businesses," said ed to have an economic devel- bring in $56 million in property is designated as a Next such as park facilities, water
Romulus Mayor Robert opment impact of more than taxes and the Kroger Michigan Development and sewer infrastructure proj-
McCraight. "Receiving five stars $440,000 in annual tax revenue Fulfillment Center, a 135,000- Corporation, meaning it is ects, and emergency vehicles,
in the eCities report for a fourth and $15 million in payroll rev- square-foot high-tech automat- authorized to provide special while property tax rates
consecutive year further enue; Ford Ion Park, a state-of- ed center that is expected to economic development incen- increased by less than 3 percent
emphasizes our commitment to the-art collaborative learning open in March/April 2022 and tives, which in turn drive invest- on average per year, officials
growing our local economy and laboratory that is part of a $185 will create 250 new jobs. ment and boosts the Romulus said.
Sale of township owned property is again delayed

The long-discussed process erties are worth,” he asked. “We property with Blue claiming
of selling land owned by always do this dance, should we ” that would limit any construc-
Sumpter Township was delayed sell them are we going to sell The board members voted to delay tion at the site and Bowman
by another two weeks during them. I'm not an attorney or a sending the properties to the auctioneer insisting that construction on
the regular meeting of the board developer, I don't know how to the property was possible.
of trustees April 25. value the properties.” for two weeks pending more information. “Are you offering to sell the
During the study session pre- Supervisor Tim Bowman property to adjacent property
ceding the meeting, Supervisor explained that the township owners?Where's the transparen-
Tim Bowman suggested the would place a minimum reserve cy? This is not the right thing to
township move forward with bid on each of the properties to ties and a more efficient man- just picking them out of a hat do,” Blue, who has appeared to
sending the various properties ensure the best price for the ner of disposing of the various now?” he demanded. He and criticize the proposed sale
to auction following a review of land. He said the value of the sites. Bowman entered into a spirited process and zoning of the prop-
the various sites by Trustee Matt properties could be determined LaPorte, however, suggested and contentious exchange erty at previous meetings, said.
Oddy, Deputy by looking up the value and the board delay the issue for regarding the viability of one of As the exchange grew more
Supervisor/Trustee Tim Rush assessments of “comps” or near- another two weeks until the the lots. Blue insisted the land heated, Bowman suggested that
and himself. The review was an by properties in the area. actual contract with the auction- next to his, which is zoned com- Blue be removed from the meet-
effort, Rush said, to ensure that Bowman said he wanted to eer could be negotiated by town- mercial, was in a residential ing, although that did not hap-
the properties being sold were get as much for the property as ship attorney Rob Young and area and was landlocked. pen. Following Bowman's call
as close to compliant with town- possible to put the funds back the value of the properties Bowman disputed that con- for order ending the exchange,
ship building regulations as pos- into the township and “rebuild investigated to determine the tention and said there was an the meeting proceeded.
sible. To accomplish that, the the fairgrounds.” amount of the reserve bid. available easement to the site. The board members voted to
legal descriptions of some prop- LaPorte and Trustee Peggy During the public comment Blue continued to claim the delay sending the properties to
erties were altered, and some Morgan each suggested that the period of the regular meeting land was in a residential area the auctioneer for two weeks
properties conjoined to ensure township should have the prop- agenda, township resident Cory and had no access other than pending more information
building was possible at the site, erty evaluated by a professional Blue, who owns property adja- through his property which, he regarding the reserve bids.
he added. Realtor in the area. Morgan told cent to one of the sites proposed said, he would never allow. The vote was unanimous
Trustee Don LaPorte, howev- the board members that a local for sale, adamantly opposed the The two also argued about with Trustee Matt Oddy excused
er, questioned the decision to Realtor had given her a tenta- actions of the board members. the location of a pipeline on the from the meeting.
send the properties to auction tive estimate on one of the sites He dem-
rather than consult a Realtor. that was much higher than the anded to know
He asked what the reserve ask- recent evaluation. how the value To subscribe to The Eagle visit
ing bid would be on the sites at Bowman said he favored the of the proper- www.associatednewspapers.net.
the auction. auction as it would be more ties was being
“Do we know what the prop- expedient in selling the proper- set, “Are you

Insurance we were to have an event, I don't think five ORDINANCE NO. 2022-004
“Without a doubt this is a good start. If
CITY OF ROMULUS
sessions is going to cover it. The employ- APPENDIX A - ZONING
FROM PAGE 1 ees should not have to pay,” LaPorte said. AMENDMENT 1.256
“I would like to see if we could move up a AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE 11, USE STANDARDS, SECTION 11.01, RESI-
DENTIAL OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR THE CITY OF ROMULUS
of professional counseling sessions plan and not tarnish what we've already THE CITY OF ROMULUS ORDAINS:
offered, they could then be subject to an paid for. The following Section(s) are amended:
out-of-pocket expense. “First responders see things day-to-day Section 11.01 Residential
Trustee Don LaPorte was not in favor that the public will never see,” he added. ADOPTED, APPROVED, AND PASSED by the City Council of the City of Romulus this
of that restriction and ask Burdick if there Board members unanimously 9th day of May 2022.
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the Ordinance as passed by the City
was another level of coverage that would approved the insurance expense and the Council of the City of Romulus at a regular Council Meeting held at the Romulus City Hall Council
provide more services to first responders pursuit of a more inclusive policy. Trustee Chambers on the 9th day of May, 2022.
and employees. Matt Oddy was excused from the meeting. I further certify that the foregoing was published in the Associated Newspapers, a newspa-
per of general circulation in the City of Romulus, on the 2nd day of June, 2022.
ELLEN L. CRAIG-BRAGG, CMC,
Romulus City Clerk
COMPLETE COPY OF ORDINANCE ON FILE IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE,
11111 WAYNE ROAD, ROMULUS, MI.
Within forty-five (45) days after publication of any ordinance duly passed by the Council, a petition
may be presented to the Council protesting against such ordinance continuing in effect. Said peti-
tion shall contain the text of such ordinance and shall be signed by not less than six percent (6%) of
the registered electors registered at the last preceding election at which a Mayor of the City was
elected. Said ordinance shall thereupon and thereby be suspended from operation and the Council
shall immediately reconsider such ordinance.
Introduced: 05-02-2022
Adopted: 05-09-2022
Published Effective: 06-02-2022 RM0660 - 060222 2.5 x 4.183

ORDINANCE NO. 2022-005
CITY OF ROMULUS
APPENDIX A - ZONING
ORDINANCE NO. 2022-003 AMENDMENT 1.257
CITY OF ROMULUS AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE 24, DEFINITIONS, SECTION 24.05; DEFINI-
APPENDIX A - ZONING TIONS “D”, SECTION 24.14, DEFINITIONS “M”; SECTION 24.17a DEFINITIONS “Q”;
AMENDMENT 1.255 SECTION 24.19, DEFINITIONS “S”; SECTION 24.20, DEFINITIONS “T”; OF THE ZON-
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE 4, MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DIS- ING ORDINANCE FOR THE CITY OF ROMULUS
TRICTS, SECTION 4.01, STATEMENT OF PURPOSE; ARTICLE 6, CENTRAL BUSINESS THE CITY OF ROMULUS ORDAINS:
DISTRICT, SECTION 6.03, REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO SPECIFIC USES; OF The following Section(s) are amended:
THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR THE CITY OF ROMULUS Section 24.05 Definitions “D”
THE CITY OF ROMULUS ORDAINS: Section 24.14 Definitions “M”
The following Section(s) are amended: Section 24.17a Definition “Q”
Section 4.01 Statement of Purpose Section 24.19 Definitions “S”
Section 6.03 Requirements Applicable to Specific Uses Section 24.20 Definitions “T”
ADOPTED, APPROVED, AND PASSED by the City Council of the City of Romulus this ADOPTED, APPROVED, AND PASSED by the City Council of the City of Romulus this
9th day of May 2022. 9th day of May 2022.
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the Ordinance as passed by the City I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the Ordinance as passed by the City
Council of the City of Romulus at a regular Council Meeting held at the Romulus City Hall Council Council of the City of Romulus at a regular Council Meeting held at the Romulus City Hall Council
Chambers on the 9th day of May, 2022. Chambers on the 9th day of May, 2022.
I further certify that the foregoing was published in the Associated Newspapers, a newspa- I further certify that the foregoing was published in the Associated Newspapers, a newspa-
per of general circulation in the City of Romulus, on the 2nd day of June, 2022. per of general circulation in the City of Romulus, on the 2nd day of June, 2022.
ELLEN L. CRAIG-BRAGG, CMC, ELLEN L. CRAIG-BRAGG, CMC,
Romulus City Clerk Romulus City Clerk
COMPLETE COPY OF ORDINANCE ON FILE IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE, COMPLETE COPY OF ORDINANCE ON FILE IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE,
11111 WAYNE ROAD, ROMULUS, MI. 11111 WAYNE ROAD, ROMULUS, MI.
Within forty-five (45) days after publication of any ordinance duly passed by the Council, a petition Within forty-five (45) days after publication of any ordinance duly passed by the Council, a petition
may be presented to the Council protesting against such ordinance continuing in effect. Said peti- may be presented to the Council protesting against such ordinance continuing in effect. Said peti-
tion shall contain the text of such ordinance and shall be signed by not less than six percent (6%) of tion shall contain the text of such ordinance and shall be signed by not less than six percent (6%) of
the registered electors registered at the last preceding election at which a Mayor of the City was the registered electors registered at the last preceding election at which a Mayor of the City was
elected. Said ordinance shall thereupon and thereby be suspended from operation and the Council elected. Said ordinance shall thereupon and thereby be suspended from operation and the Council
shall immediately reconsider such ordinance. shall immediately reconsider such ordinance.
Introduced: 05-02-2022 Introduced: 05-02-2022
Adopted: 05-09-2022 Adopted: 05-09-2022
Published Effective: 06-02-2022 RM0661 - 060222 2.5 x 4.587 Published Effective: 06-02-2022 RM0662 - 060222 2.5 x 5.073