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Protect and serve

The Romulus Police Department recent-
ly celebrated the induction of two new
officers and the promotion of veteran
officer Keith Haynes to the rank of ser-
geant. Police Chief Robert Pfannes and
Deputy Chief Derran Shelby were on
hand as officers recited the oath of serv-
ice to the community. The department
has hired seven new officers this year
following approval last fall of a public
safety millage by more than 70 percent
of voters. The department responded to
22,239 calls for service last year and
made 748 arrests and issued 5,193 cita-
tions. According to Mayor Robert
McCraight, the crime rate is dropping in
the city and 80 percent of violent crimes
in the city are committed by non-resi-
dents.

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Inkster Leanna Hicks Library offering several summer programs

Registration is under way for and school-age student program, Saturday, Aug. 12, with the wrap- week before the program date. Library, 5 p.m. July 19; Field Day
Summer Reading at the Leanna which requires advance registra- up party at the library. There will also be: a Magic of and Ice Cream Social, 2 p.m. July
Hicks Public Library, 2500 tion by visiting the library, on “We're excited to host this pro- Friendship Magic Show 2 p.m. 29 and Create Your Own Stuffed
Hamlin Dr. in Inkster. The pro- Hamlin Drive which runs off of gram which brings families Thursday, June 29; a Summer Animal at 2 p.m. Aug. 10.
gram will begin at 2 p.m. Michigan Avenue eastbound together and keeps kids' literacy STEM Program for grades two- Leanna Hicks Public Library
Thursday, June 22, and will fea- west of Inkster Road. Call the skills up in summer when school five 3:30-5:15 p.m. July 11-13; a hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
ture Bright Star Theatre per- library at (313) 563-2822 for is out,” said Tim Williams, Summer STEM Early Learners Monday through Thursday, 11
forming plays at the library. details. Registration by phone is Inkster Library Board president Program for pre-kindergarten a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. The
“All Together Now” is the available for the individual pro- and acting director. Registration through grade one 3:30-4:30 p.m. library is closed on Friday and
summer theme for the preschool grams, which conclude at 2 p.m. for each program begins one July 17-18; Exotic Zoo at the Sunday.

Address of large retailers in the city and overwhelming approval of a aspect of a community fails. lic safety equipment and person-
nel and many other projects not
noted that the city had hired out-
Without strong public safety, he
police and fire millage with a
side help to demonstrate the said, developers do not want to funded from the city general
FROM PAGE 1 financial opportunities for large put money into the community budget.
companies in the community. He and people do not want to live He discussed in length the
McCraight said, remains the explained that with access to where they do not feel safe. number of major developments
impact of the train derailment in Meijer and WalMart within min- McCraight continued his and new businesses in the city
Ohio and the subsequent ship- utes of Romulus, the large retail- detailed address presenting and the efforts to make establish-
ping hazardous waste to the ers were not inclined to add specifics from every department ing a small business or a major
deep-water injection well in the another store within the immedi- in the community, noting the development or corporation in
city for disposal. “I'm the fifth ate area. He said the city would accomplishments of each and the community as uncomplicated
mayor to be opposed to this well” continue to talk to the larger crediting each department as possible. Developers at the
he said, in reference to efforts to retailers and will continue to leader. He explained the impor- huge NorthPoint project noted
protect the community including “redefine, remarket and retell tance of the One Vision project that when they call, “the mayor
his testifying before the Michigan our story,” in efforts to bring fran- which met with residents to answers the phone.” Small busi-
House Oversight Committee on chises to Romulus. determine the specific needs and nesses, too, noted the accessibili-
Toxic Waste in Lansing. The mayor explained the diffi- attitudes of the entire communi- ty of help and the feeling of part-
Another concern McCraight culty the current system of road ty. David Beurle of Future IQ, the nership the city provided them.
addressed was the current fund- financing imposes on communi- company which facilitated the McCraight also noted that he
ing of the 34th District Court ties. He said that when the city meetings, said during a taped had recently been selected for a
located in Romulus while serv- receives funding for roads, 76 Mayor Robert McCraight presentation that while the world Taubman Fellowship at the
ing five area communities. “The percent is spent on laborers, is struggling with diversity, it Harvard University Kennedy
construction of the new court did materials, trucks, fuel and equip- ” seemed naturally homogenous in School which will be attended by
not cost the city,” he said. “That ment leaving only about 24 per- Romulus. “It comes together as his peers from across the county.
building came in on time and cent to actually fund road one community, a deep social The fellowship will allow him to
under budget. The financial diffi- repairs. “It costs about $1 million I'm the fifth mayor to be fabric people want to protect,” he bring newfound knowledge to the
culties at the court have not been to replace 1 mile of road,” he opposed to this well. commented. community and expand the city
caused by construction of the said, noting that there are 40 The mayor repeated that the regional presence, noted Amy
new building.” He said the court miles of roads in the city. goals outlined for his administra- O'Leary, SEMCOG secretary.
representatives and officials McCraight also discussed the tion were not his goals, but those “This is a great honor and I
from the five communities were difficulty in hiring and retaining of the entire community and the am excited to tell our story,”
discussing solutions to the fund- first responders in the communi- residents. McCraight said as he ended his
ing of the court. “This is not just a ty, noting that, too, is a state prob- 73.7 percent favorable vote. He As he neared the conclusion address with a tribute to his wife
Romulus issue,” he said, noting lem with some communities said the vote was evidence of the of his detailed address, he noted and family.
that court funding is a statewide offering bonuses to entice appli- value the community placed on that the city had been successful (Editor's note: McCraight's
issue. cants. Later in his address, he public safety. He said that with- in obtaining $7.6 million in grant entire address is available on
McCraight addressed the lack thanked the residents for the out public safety, nearly every funding which had paid for pub- Facebook.)

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www.associatednewspapers.net. ITB 22/23-25 Upfitting Police Interceptors
The City of Romulus, Michigan is seeking bids from qualified companies for the upfitting of Four
(4) 2023 Ford Police Interceptor Utilities
CITY OF ROMULUS INVITATION TO BID (1) Qualified individuals and firms wishing to submit a bid must use the forms provided by the
ITB 22/23-26 Two Year Contractual Services Contract for Pavement Marking City. Official bid forms and specifications may be obtained from the MITN Purchasing
The City of Romulus, Michigan is seeking bids from qualified companies to obtain fixed pricing for Group page of BidNet Direct (http://www.mitn.info/). Bids may be rejected unless mad
a two year contractual services agreement for the annual pavement marking of approximately 41.48 (2) Contractors that desire to submit a bid can view the vehicles that equipment will be removed
miles of Major and Local Streets as specified by Section 811 of the MDOT Standard Specifications from as part of this ITB at the City of Romulus Police Department located at 11165 Olive
for Highway Construction. Street, Romulus, Michigan. Viewing will be by appointment only and appointments must be
(1) Qualified individuals and firms wishing to submit a bid must use the forms provided by the completed no later than 6/19/2023. To schedule an appointment Contact Captain Nicole
City. Official bid forms and specifications may be obtained from the MITN Purchasing Harris at 734-955-8858 or email Captain Harris at Nharris@romulusgov.com.
Group page of BidNet Direct (http://www.mitn.info/). Bids may be rejected unless mad (3) Questions must be emailed to Purchasing@romulusgov.com and received no later than 12:00
(2) Questions must be emailed to Purchasing@romulusgov.com and received no later than 12:00 PM Local Time, June 20, 2023.
PM Local Time, June 20, 2023. (4) Clarifications, modifications, or amendments may be made to this solicitation at the discre-
(3) Clarifications, modifications, or amendments may be made to this solicitation at the discre- tion of the City. Any and all addenda issued by the City will be posted on the MITN
tion 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
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 bidder to obtain
MITN website regularly 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
all issued addenda 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 adden-
each addendum as part of the required documents for this solicitation and to list the adden- dum and sign and date the "Acknowledgment of Receipt Addenda Form: supplied in the bid
dum and sign and date the "Acknowledgment of Receipt Addenda Form: supplied in the bid documents.
documents. (5) A total of two copies (one marked "Original" and one marked "Copy") of the bid must be
(4) A total of two copies (one marked "Original" and one marked "Copy") of the bid must be sub- submitted together in one sealed package/envelope and returned to the City Clerk's Office no
mitted together in one sealed package/envelope and returned to the City Clerk's Office no later than 2:00 P.M., Thursday, June 29, 2023. Bids should be addressed using the bid pack-
later than 2:00 P.M., Thursday, June 29, 2023. Bids should be addressed using the bid pack- age label provided in the solicitation documents or submitted electronically on the MITN
age label provided in the solicitation documents or submitted electronically on the MITN Purchasing Group page of BidNet Direct.
Purchasing Group page of BidNet Direct. (6) At approximately 3:00 p.m., local time June 29, 2023, all timely received bids will be publi-
(5) At approximately 3:00 p.m., local time June 29, 2023, all timely received bids will be publi- cally opened and read.
cally opened and read. (7) The City reserves the right to postpone the opening without notification and also reserves the
(6) The City reserves the right to postpone the opening without notification and also reserves the right to reject all bids and to waive any minor informality or irregularity in bids received and
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
to award the bid in whole or in part. Ultimately, a contract may be awarded to the lowest most responsive and responsible company, as determined in the sole discretion of the City of
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.
Romulus or otherwise in a manner deemed by the City to be in its own best interest. (8) The successful Bidder will be required to submit proof of all insurance required by the solic-
(7) The successful Bidder will be required to submit proof of all bonds and insurance required by itation documents and copies of all required endorsements.
the solicitation documents and copies of all required endorsements. (9) For additional information contact Gary Harris, City of Romulus, Purchasing Director by call-
(8) For additional information contact Gary Harris, City of Romulus, Purchasing Director by call- ing (734) 955-4568 or by emailing Purchasing@romulusgov.com .
ing (734) 955-4568 or by emailing Purchasing@romulusgov.com . (10) The City of Romulus strictly prohibits the reproduction or publishing of any published docu-
(9) 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.
ment or solicitation without the express written consent of the City of Romulus. Unauthorized posting of any notice of these documents or reference to said documents or
Unauthorized posting of any notice of these documents or reference to said documents or solicitations is strictly prohibited.
solicitations is strictly prohibited.
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