Members of the Romulus Arts
Council are seeking talented
young people who live in the city
to perform during the annual
Romulus
Downtown
Development Authority Pumpkin
Festival.
The selected performers or
group will be given a 10- to 30-
minute time slot to sing family-
friendly songs on Sunday, Sept.
23. The festival is scheduled for
Sept. 21-23.
Interested youth should send
an audition video to Ellen Craig-
Bragg at
Maria
Lambert
at
or
Merrie
Druyor
at
.
Messages can be sent to the
Downtown Romulus Facebook
page,
townRomulus.
Organizers said the videos will
be used for the sole purpose of
auditions to narrow down the
field of selected performers.
Videos will not be shared with
socialmedia outlets.
The arts council is also seek-
ing "fall season art" for the annual
Romulus Pumpkin Festival
Guide Book. Each year, the first-
place student art entry is chosen
for the cover of the book and the
second- and third-place winners
and two honorable mentions
have their art included in the
book aswell.
This year, through a generous
donation from the Leo D. and
Eva Roach family, the first-place
winner will receive $200, second
place will receive $150, third
place will receive $100 and the
two honorable mentions will
receive $50 apiece.
All students that are Romulus
residents are eligible to enter the
contest. Organizers encourage
students frompre-school through
12th grade to submit art.
The artwork must have a
fall/pumpkin theme, but not a
Halloween theme. No words can
be on the artwork. Pictures
should be no smaller than 8½ by
11 inches and no larger than 11
by 17 inches. The artmust be por-
trait-oriented.
Bright colors are preferred in
acrylic, watercolor, tempera or
pastels. Crayons and colored
pencils do not have the vibrancy
of the othermediums, so entrants
should try not to use crayons and
pencils.
The artist's name, age, school
and contact information should
be on the back side of the art.
All interested participants
should submit their artwork by
July 7 to the Economic
Development Department on the
first floor of Romulus City Hall,
11111 Wayne Road, Romulus, MI
48174.
The art becomes the property
of the Romulus Arts Council and
the Romulus DDA Pumpkin
Festival. Winners will be
announced at the festival. The
art will be framed and displayed
at the festival; the prizes will be
available at thehospitality tent.
For more information on the
art contest, call (734) 955-4533.
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Young artists sought for festival program
Wings & Wheels debuts at Yankee Air Museum
Romulus to show ‘Black Panther’ film tomorrow
MINUTES OF REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
May 29, 2018
Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Rd. Romulus, MI 48174
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Pro-Tem John Barden.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call:
Kathy Abdo, John Barden, Celeste Roscoe, Tina Talley, William Wadsworth, Eva Webb, Virginia
Williams.
Administrative Officials in Attendance:
Julie Wojtylko, Chief of Staff
Barb Fitzgerald, Deputy Clerk
Stacy Paige, Treasurer
1.
Moved by
Talley,
seconded by
Abdo
to accept the agenda as presented.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
18-176 2A.
Moved by
Wadsworth,
seconded by
Roscoe
to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the
Romulus City Council held on May 14, 2018.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
– Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth,
Webb.
Nays
– Williams.
Motion Carried
.
18-177 2B.
Moved by
Roscoe,
seconded by
Talley
to approve the minutes of the special meeting of the Romulus
City Council held on May14, 2018 – open joint study session with the Planning Commission to discuss Vining
Road Development District Economic Development Strategy Plan.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
– Barden, Roscoe,
Talley, Wadsworth, Webb, Williams.
Nays
– None.
Abstain
– Abdo.
Motion Carried
.
3. Petitioner: None.
4. Chairperson’s Report:
18-178 4A.
Moved by
Abdo,
seconded by
Wadsworth
to adopt a resolution to recognize Mary Ann Ryznar on
her 90 th birthday.
Motion Carried Unanimously
18-179 4B.
Moved by
Talley,
seconded by
Abdo
to adopt a memorial resolution for the family of Reverend
William D. (Billy) Barlow.
Motion Carried Unanimously
4.
Moved by
Roscoe,
seconded by
Talley
to accept the Chairperson’s Report
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
5. Mayor’s Report:
On behalf of Mayor Burcroff, Chief of Staff, Julie Wojtylko, presented a video of upcoming City events.
18-180 5A (1).
Moved by
Wadsworth,
seconded by
Webb
to concur with the administration and authorize the
mayor and clerk to execute the Distribution Services Rider to add the new DTE account for natural gas at the
City’s existing contracted rates for the new Court building to be located at 11129 Wayne Road to the City’s exist-
ing contract with Constellation Energy.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
18-181 5A. (2)
. Moved by
Talley,
seconded by
Roscoe
to concur with the administration and authorize the
mayor and clerk to execute the Exelon Easement Agreement (AKA Constellation Energy) for the installation of
Gas Service/Line and the application for Gas Service to be installed at 11129 Wayne Road.
Motion Carried
Unanimously
.
18-182 5B. (1).
Moved by
Abdo,
seconded by
Wadsworth
to concur with the administration and approve the
appointment of Candace Lewkowicz to fill the vacated term of Sylvia Makowski for the Municipal Library Board
with a one-year term to expire on April 11, 2019.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
18-183 5B. (2).
Moved by
Wadsworth,
seconded by
Roscoe
to adopt a resolution to recognize Sylvia Makowski
for her service on the Municipal Library Board.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
6A. Clerk’s Report:
18-184 6
A
1
. Moved by
Roscoe
, seconded by
Webb
to approve introduction/first reading to amend Romulus
Ordinance Section 36-357, Notification of Carrying a Concealed Weapon. Discussion: Councilwoman Abdo read
the complete amendment (which is on file in the Clerk’s Office.)
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
18-185 6
A
2
. Moved by
Roscoe
, seconded by
Webb
to schedule a study session with City Treasurer, Stacy Paige,
on Monday, June 11, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. to discuss the City Quarterly Investment Report.
Motion Carried
Unanimously
.
6B. Treasurer’s Report: None.
7. Public Comment:
A resident spoke about unsightly branches near her home and also commented that she hopes the playground that
was located on Beverly Road will be brought back so children in that area will have a place to play. A resident
spoke about golf balls landing in his yard.
8. Unfinished Business:
Chief of Staff, Julie Wojtylko, addressed the situation of the unsightly branches; and, she also advised that the
City’s goal is to restore all parks. The Beverly Road Park equipment was removed due to safety reasons. The
Director of Public Services, Bob McCraight, will look into the golf ball problem.
9. New Business: None.
10. Communication: None.
18-186 11
. Moved by
Abdo,
seconded by
Talley
to pay Warrant 18-10 in the amount of $2,991,861.13.
Motion
Carried Unanimously
.
12.
Moved by
Wadsworth,
seconded by
Roscoe
to adjourn the regular meeting of the Romulus City Council.
Motion Carried Unanimously
.
I, Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk for the City of Romulus, Michigan do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true
copy of the minutes of the regular meeting of the Romulus City Council held on May 29, 2018.
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REQUEST FOR INFORMATION
RFI 17/18-49 Tax Foreclosure Rehabilitation Program - Project Year 2018-2019
Deadline for Submission of Information - 6/26//2018
The City of Romulus, Michigan is seeking information from qualified developers, as defined here-
in, regarding their past performance and experience in rehabilitation/redevelopment use projects for
municipalities located in the State of Michigan. In addition to including details of similar projects,
information provided shall include the financial strength of the developer and ability to provide qual-
ified housing, managerial capabilities and other information as may be necessary to demonstrate the
ability to develop and complete the project. Following the evaluation and selection process, it is the
City's intent to inter into a “Development Agreement” whereas the contracted Developer, pursuant
to the agreement shall acquire, rehabilitate or demolish structures as directed by the City, and sell
the rehabilitated homes acquired by the City through the Wayne County tax foreclosure First Right
of Refusal sale to be held in August of 2018. The selection will be made based on a combination of
the Developer's qualifications, financial wherewithal and history in similar projects.
(1) Qualified developers and firms wishing to submit information must use the forms provided by
the City. Official RFI forms may be obtained from the MITN Purchasing Group page of BidNet
Direct (
/). Submittals may be rejected unless made on the forms included
with the request for information. Copies of documents obtained from any other source are not
considered official copies.
(2) Clarifications, modifications, or amendments may be made to this solicitation at the discretion of
the City. Any and all addenda issued by the City will be posted on the MITN Purchasing 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 developer/firm to obtain all issued adden-
da and acknowledge receipt of said addenda by including a printed copy of each addendum as
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 RFI documents.
(3) A total of three copies (one marked “Original” and two marked “Copy”) of the submittal must be
submitted together in one sealed package/envelope and returned to the City Clerk's Office no
later than 1:30 P.M., June 26, 2018. Submittals should be addressed using the RFI package label
provided in the RFI documents.
(4) At approximately 1:45 p.m., local time all timely received Submittals will be publicly acknowl-
edged as received.
(5) All Companies submitting an information package to the City for consideration must be avail-
able on June 28, 2018 for interviews
a. Immediately following the public acknowledgment of the receipt of the submittals the City
will contact each Company to schedule a time on 6/28/18 for the interview.
(6) Companies submitting an information package must include a letter from a qualified bonding
company that shall warrant that if Company is awarded the contract, the surety shall provide the
required bonds for the Company. The Developer that is awarded the contract will be required to
submit proof of all insurance required by the RFI documents and copies of all required endorse-
ments.
(7) The City reserves the right to postpone the deadline for the submission of information without
notification and also reserves the right to reject all submittals and to waive any minor informali-
ty or irregularity in submittals received and to award the contract in whole or in part. A contract
may ultimately be awarded to the most responsive and responsible developer, 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. If the solicitation is cancelled or all Submittals are rejected by the City, a
notice will be posted.
(8) The City reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, in whole or in part, as well as reject any or
all Submittals, or to accept or reject any Submittal in part, and to waive any minor informality or
irregularity in Submittals received if it is determined by the City Council, in their sole discretion,
that the best interest of the City will be served by so doing. If the solicitation is cancelled or all
Submittals are rejected by the City, a notice will be posted.
(9) For additional information contact Lynn A, Conway, City of Romulus, Purchasing Director, or
Gary Harris, Purchasing Department Buyer by calling (734) 955-4568 or by emailing
.
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A Wings and Wheels show will debut on
the tarmac at historic Willow Run Airport,
beginning at 10 a.m. Sunday, June 24. The
presenting sponsor isHagerty Insurance.
“It's an eclectic mix of vintage aircraft
and classic automobiles, open to the pub-
lic,” according to Yankee Air Museum
Executive Director Kevin Walsh. He added
that “Americana” is the theme of the show
with an array of cars spanning the 1930s
through the 1960s. More than 25 airplanes
will also be on hand, headlined by Yankee
Air MuseumWorld War II B-17 bomber. Air
Adventures rides will be available for pur-
chase on the B-17 as well as the open-cock-
pitWaco biplane andB-25 bomber.
Hagerty is the leading insurance
provider for classic vehicles and host to the
largest network of classic car owners.
“We are extremely pleased and excited
to be part of such a worthwhile event. The
Yankee Air Museum has been a great influ-
ence in the world of aviation throughout
Southeast Michigan and we are excited to
help support the campaign to renovate the
historic Willow Run Plant to become its
newhome,” notedMcKeel Hagerty, CEO.
WillowRun achieved fame duringWorld
War II when FordMotor Co. utilized assem-
bly-line manufacturing techniques to pro-
duce B-24s for the war effort. More than
8,000 of the bombers taxied out of Willow
Run to join Allied war efforts. A part of that
plant has been acquired by the Yankee Air
Museum and is being renovated to house
aircraft and artifacts. The Wings and
Wheels showdirectly benefits these renova-
tions.
Walsh stressed that it is a unique oppor-
tunity for people to see a variety of historic
aircraft parked alongside classic cars.
Hosting Wings and Wheels at an active air-
field is also a major departure from other
air shows. Walsh added that this is also the
only aviation museum in lower Michigan
and northern Ohio actually offering rides
on vintage planes.
Bob Lutz, a retired fighter pilot and auto
executive, leads the vehicle selection com-
mittee. “This is no run-of-the-mill airplane
and auto show,” he said. “The vehicles we
have invited represent the design and
craftsmanship of the industry during what I
consider to be the finest period in
Americanhistory.”
Wings and Wheels will take place at
Willow Run Airport, Hangar #1, which is
located at 801 Kirk Profit Dr., Ypsilanti.
Admission is $20 in advance and $25 at the
gate for adults. Children under age 15 will
be admitted at no cost.
Tickets can be purchased online at
/ or via
Eventbrite:
/e/yankee-air-museum-wings-wheels-tick-
ets-41921661819
“We are grateful that Hagerty has
stepped up in support of our inaugural
event,” commentedWalsh.
“Hagerty is a passionate organization
that understands the value of preservation
of history. We are delighted to be aligned
with such a prominent company,” he con-
cluded.
The City of Romulus is expect-
ing huge crowds for three free out-
doorMovies in thePark.
The first film, the blockbuster
“Black Panther,” will be shown at
dusk tomorrow, June 15, at
Romulus Historical Park, 11147
Hunt Street.
The movies are planned for
once a month during the summer.
Disney Pixar “Coco” is scheduled
for July 20. “Jumanji” is set for
Aug. 17.
Tanya Cofield, director of
Parks and Recreation, said films
are shown in drive-in fashion on a
“huge screen.” Attendees are
encouraged to arrive early and
bring a blanket or lawn chair for
seating.
“It's lots of fun for kids and fam-
ilies,” Cofield said. “It's just a real-
ly good time - a fun evening out.”
Organizers are suggesting
movie goers wear super hero cos-
tumes to enhance the experience.
Concessions, featuring food and
beverages, will be available for
purchase.
The city will spray for mosqui-
toes to cut down on insects.
“We'll get started around 8:30
or 9, depending on when the sun
sets,” Cofield said.
This is the third year of Movies
in the Park. Last year's showing of
“Zootopia” drew more than 500
people.
“It was amazing,” Cofield said.
“Everybody talked about it for
weeks. We're hoping 'Black
Panther' sets the tone for the sum-
mer.”
Formore information, call (734)
941-8665.
